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MSNBC's Tamron Hall Fails to Challenge ObamaCare Defender's Complaints About Court Ruling
Halfway through her 2 p.m. "NewsNation" program today, MSNBC's Tamron Hall interviewed liberal ObamaCare supporter Ron Pollack about yesterday's court ruling in State of Florida v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, that struck down the 2010 health care overhaul to be unconstitutional in its entirety.
Hall failed to bring on a representative from the other side of the dispute, even though there are 26 state attorneys general to choose from for that purpose, not to mention any number of conservative legal scholars who could defend the conservative position on the matter.
What's more, Hall failed to challenge any of the complaints Pollack raised, such as his lament that although Judge Roger Vinson dwelt mostly on the "individual mandate" provision that forces Americans to buy health insurance under penalty of law, he ruled the entirety of the 906-page "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" unconstitutional.
On page 76 of his ruling, Vinson noted that "[b]ecause the individual mandate is unconstitutional and not severable, the entire Act must be declared void." Simply put, if Congress wanted to prevent ObamaCare being scuttled due to one provision's unconstitutionality, it had every opportunity prior to passage to insert such a clause into the text of the legislation.
As to Pollack's charge of "judicial activism" and fears that invalidating ObamaCare would require "overturn[ing] decades of precedent," Vinson wrote that his ruling is based on "an application of the Commerce Clause law as it exists pursuant to the Supreme Court's current interpretation and definition."
"It would be a radical departure from existing case law to hold that Congress can regulate inactivity under the Commerce Clause," the judge noted.
This conclusion came after Vinson detailed the history of case law surrounding the commerce clause and noted that no party in any of the ObamaCare lawsuits nor any of the judges who ruled on those cases have disputed the notion that the Constitution has never been cited to justify forcing anyone to engage in an act of commerce.
As Vinson noted in his opinion, the individual mandate in ObamaCare is "novel" and "unprecedented," as no less than the Congressional Research Service and the Congressional Budget Office have separately concluded.
"Only the Supreme Court (or a Constitutional amendment) can expand [the outer limits of commerce clause case law]," Vinson argued in the conclusion of his declaration of summary judgment in which he held that he "must reluctantly conclude that Congress exceeded the bounds of its authority in passing the Act with the individual mandate."
Indeed, the Supreme Court is probably where ObamaCare's constitutionality will be definitively adjudicated. But in the meantime, expect more liberal pundits crying against judicial overreach when conservative judges have the nerve to insist that Constitution should be in practice what it is in theory and by design: a grant of enumerated powers and those alone to the federal government, not an infinitely malleable instrument to justify big government.
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What Moroons!
Submitted by Cappmann1962 on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 4:56pm.
What is so hard to understand here? Obama and his DoJ lawyers beat it to death that the individual mandate is the linchpin of the law. Therefore, if the linchpin is unconstitutional, then the whole law is. GROW A BRAIN, A$$HATS!!!
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Submitted by almostacowboy on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 4:58pm.
Only 26 Attorneys General! We need to get 3 more so we can claim "More Than Half Of The 57 States' Attorneys General Oppose ObamaCare"!
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Let's all sing along now . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 5:23pm.
. . . 57 Attorneys General on the wall,
57 Attorneys General.
You take one down and pass him around,
56 Attorneys General on the wall.
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OLD ADAGE: If you don't want to hear the answer . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 5:13pm.
. . . don't ask the question.
That's why Hall didn't need an opposing view. Broadcasting an logical explanation of the judge's decision could turn folks against Obamacare just when (the White House claims) it's gaining acceptance.
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Just for professional status,
Submitted by Edhenry on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 5:26pm.
Just for professional status, you would want another guest........
unless you have an agenda more important than being professional.
(Of course, without any prior acts and habits of same, tough to tell)
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Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 6:42pm.
I am rather curious about one thing. Wasn't the severability part something that was left out of there on purpose or what? Or did the Democrats really think that it wouldn't have been fought against and declared unConstitutional?
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it was necessary after public
Submitted by Edhenry on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 8:12pm.
it was necessary after public option removed and as important, as an agreement with the health insurance industry, to avoid only bad risks(adverse selection) - potential that only those with preexisiting conditions seeking coverage, resulting in overload of financial obligations.
Without it, bill doesnt get passed. With it, it makes the whole act vulnerable.
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Wyo troopers arrest Colo fugitive
Douglas, Wy - A suspect wanted by the Denver Police Department on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder and 1st degree aggravated assault with a weapon was taken into custody in Wyoming after being stopped by a Highway Patrol Trooper for speeding.
The suspect, 27 year-old Jamal Watkins, was arrested after being clocked by radar speeding 89 mph in a 75 mph zone on northbound Interstate 25 approximately 10 miles west of Douglas.
During the traffic stop the Trooper discovered Watkins was wanted on a nationwide felony warrant and was informed Watkins was to be considered armed and dangerous.
The Trooper waited for backup officers to arrive from the Wyoming Highway Patrol and Converse County Sheriff's Department. Watkins was taken into custody without incident. A female passenger in the vehicle was not wanted and was not charged with any criminal activity.
Watkins was held in the Converse County Detention Center pending his extradition back to the State of Colorado.
Detectives from the Denver Police Department have already transported Watkins back to Colorado where he faces his felony charges.
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A table sits in the middle of a room. There is no abundance of light, but the two men sitting across from each other see each other clearly. A comfortable but cautiously energetic conversation has been traveling from basic football philosophies, to formations, most valuable assets in players, to the more serious prospect of new stadiums, and nailing down the ultimate expectation: to qualify regularly for the champions league, with a squad capable of chasing glory in any game. As the subjects changed and scotch was sipped both parties tempered their swelling anticipations with the recognition of simple facts like wage structure, injuries, questionable ego's and chris foy.
Levy stands up, grabs both empty glasses and walks a few steps to his mini bar. As he drops ice into the glasses he says, "You know Andre, the time is right for this club." He pours a pair of measured glasses letting the weight of his word resonate, then slides a glass across the table and address the sitting Andre, "the idea of impending failure at White Hart Lane will sell papers especially with your face on it, our fan base has a contingent that protects themselves by trying to find how we'll fail, they'll be right sometimes. Your job will be unshaken by these things."
Daniel takes a slow drink, then continues, "It can take two, three years to get to our goal. Our continued glory will not be established or lost in a span of 10 games. I have built a squad with depth and specialized speed and skill. Tell me again about why the Europa League is so important to you."
Levy sits back as Andre outlines how if our best players can thrive in both competitions with understandable dips in form, then these are the young men to build the team around. The idea of not making the Europa league was not ever present in either men's brain, as Andre went deeper. If we get champions league football this year, or the next, or even the year after..
Daniel interjected, "the team will be ready-made to challenge for European glory and be able to hold our own in the league with more solidarity than recent years."
"Exactly." Andre affirmed.
"it's settled then, ill make the call," Levy said, gathering his things. Andre stood and the two exchanged a firm and excited handshake.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Public Works (DPW) will partner with Valent Professional Products this summer to treat and protect 200 of the city's ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The partnership, called the Legacy Tree Project, has been in place since 2010.
EAB is an invasive pest native to Asia that is 100 percent lethal to ash trees. EAB was first identified in Indianapolis in 2006 and currently is present in all of Marion County's nine townships. Marion County is one of 39 Indiana counties under an EAB quarantine. The quarantine regulates the movement of materials that could hasten the spread of EAB, including firewood.
"The EAB infestation continues to impact ash tree populations in cities across the Midwest, including Indianapolis," DPW Director Lori Miser said. "The Legacy Tree Project helps preserve a portion of the city's ash tree population, which represents about 20 percent of our total tree canopy in Marion County."
Through the Legacy Tree Project, the city is preserving ash trees in some of the city's most cherished green spaces, such as Holliday Park, Broad Ripple Park, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
The city also is working to increase public awareness of EAB and encouraging citizens to be proactive and treat ash trees before they show symptoms of infestation. Citizens can visit the DPW Urban Forestry webpage for help in dealing with the EAB threat, resources to find a certified arborist, tips on identifying ash trees, and photographs showing what an EAB infestation looks like. Citizens are advised to consult a certified arborist when considering treatment or removal of EAB infested trees on private property.
Safari Insecticide is the EAB treatment product being applied to the selected trees through the Legacy Tree Project. The treatment is one of only three approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control of EAB. Safari Insecticide is commonly used on trees in urban landscapes. It poses minimal risk to people, pets, and the environment.


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A person familiar with the deal says Davis has agreed to a one-year contract to remain with the Washington Redskins. The person said Friday that Davis opted to remain with the Redskins after exploring options with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets.||||||| The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has yet to announce the deal. Davis might have been one of the most coveted tight ends on the free agent market if he were healthy, but he's recovering from a torn left Achilles suffered in a loss to the New York Giants in October. He had 24 catches for 325 yards in seven games last year.
Free agent tight end Fred Davis intends to continue weighing his options after meeting with the Buffalo Bills for a second time.||||||| Davis visited the Bills' facility Thursday after dining with team officials last weekend. Though interested in Buffalo, Davis hasn't ruled out re-signing with Washington. He's scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Friday.
Davis tore his left Achilles tendon Sunday against the Giants and will miss the remainder of the season.||||||| Davis needed help to the sideline and then onto a trainer's table before he was carted to the locker room for further examination. He was the team's leading receiver with 23 catches for 312 yards entering Sunday's game.
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Davis and left tackle Trent Williams are set to play for the first time since Dec. 4 in Thursday's preseason opener after they were suspended for the final four games of 2011 for failing multiple drug tests.||||||| Davis was having a career year with 59 catches and 796 yards before being suspended. He gets tested two or three times a week and meets weekly with a counselor. If he tests positive this season, he'll be suspended for a year.


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Footballing justice is being served. Paraguay, who bored everyone into oblivion en route to the Copa America final is getting dominated and that is exactly how it should be. A pounding is what they deserve to take after what they made everyone watch in their five previous Copa America matches and Uruguay is giving them quite the pounding. Uruguay took Paraguay behind the woodshed as soon as the match started and after goals by Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan, they have themselves a 2-0 halftime lead.
It was just two minutes into the match that Uruguay made it clear that they were going to pressure Paraguay all match long. Off of a corner kick, Diego Lugano came flying in with a great header than Justo Villar was barely able to keep from crossing the line. The rebound was quickly put back on goal and looked like it would go in until Nestor Ortigoza handled the ball to keep it out. The referee did not see it though and play went on.
Uruguay continued to dominate and in the 11th minute they finally got their goal. Luis Suarez ran onto a ball over the top of the Paraguay defense and cut back to create space between him and a scrambling defender. His shot from the right side was struck well, but got a bit of help from a deflection before bouncing off the inside of the post and in for a goal. The deflection may have been fortunate, but no one will cry for Paraguay and Uruguay fully deserved to be ahead 1-0.
After the opening tally, the match got ugly. The referee took every chance he had to give a card and both teams gave him plenty of chances with several bad challenges. It looked like the match might stay 1-0 the rest of the way as both teams ignored the ball and started kicking each other.
As halftime drew close, Uruguay stopped with some of the dirty play and began playing football again. Their dominance reasserted, Uruguay even got themselves a second goal. Egidio Arvealo Rios took the ball from an unsuspecting Ortigoza 35 yards from goal and quickly found a streaking Diego Forlan on the left. Forlan ripped his shot past the helpless Villar and Uruguay had themselves a 2-0 lead going into halftime, just 45 minutes away from Copa America glory.


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Audiovisual designer John Boesche, lighting designer Allen Lee Hughes, and set designer Thomas Lynch have been selected as recipients of the fourth annual Michael Merritt Awards for Excellence in Design and Collaboration, which "honor the creative and collaborative spirit of contemporary designers for the visual arts in theatre and film."
The awards are sponsored by the Michael Merritt Endowment Fund, established in memory of the late Chicago designer and teacher, and co-sponsored by Columbia College Chicago, where Merritt taught. The endowment fund provides an annual scholarship to an outstanding Columbia College theatrical design student.
Thomas Lynch designed the Broadway productions of Having Our Say, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, The Heidi Chronicles, Speed of Darkness, Tintypes, My Favorite Year, the Circle in the Square revivals of Arms and the Man and Design For Living, and, currently, The Young Man From Atlanta, which he also designed for the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
John Boesche most recently designed the film and projected images for the new musical Ragtime. He designed live video projections for the premiere of John Adams' The Death of Klinghoffer, and projected scenery for Chicago Lyric Opera's The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe. He designed projections for the Goodman's production of On the Open Road, Steppenwolf's Libra and Slaughterhouse Five, and the 50th anniversary production of The Glass Menagerie on Broadway at the Roundabout.
Allen Lee Hughes includes among his Broadway credits Having Our Say, Mule Bone, and Once on this Island, which earned him a third Tony nomination. His first Tony nomination was for K2, which won him an Outer Critics Circle Award. His work has been seen at major theatres through-out the country, including the Goodman, Seattle Rep, Hartford Stage, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where he has received two Helen Hayes Awards. Hughes is an associate artist at Arena Stage, and has taught at New York and Catholic Universities.
The awards will be presented on April 28 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Tickets for the panel and ceremony ($25, $10 for students) can be purchased by calling 312/663-1124.


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Wow! I came looking for research/facts and all I've been given is a discussion/argument. I respect all of your opinions, really I do, but please help a brother out over here! I NEED RESEARCH, FACTS, LITERATURE.
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This is what I call doing my homework. I've check the Internet, I've called the companies, and I'm asking on forums. It's called COVERING YOUR BASES! I'm trying to give the board a chance to make an informed decision.
I'm not asking the department to issue everyone a leather helmet. I'm simply asking to keep the same SOG's we've had for years ; I may purchase my own helmet so long as it's the same color and shape (i.e. black and classic/traditional shape) AND IS NFPA COMPLIANT!
You don't like Leather, fantastic. You think it's dumb to spend your own personal money on gear, fantastic. I respect your opinions and preferences. Why can't you respect and understand my personal opinion and preference?
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Sorry I'm Late, had to feed the Horses......... I Fully support everyone's right to their own opinion, and as you would surmise, I happen to have one of my own..... That opinion is called WTH??..... What The Heck is the problem??? Assuming the O.P. has his story straight, (and I have no reason to think otherwise) He is looking for some information, and some of you have been kind enough to offer some leads on that. Tradition is a great thing. Or a Not-So-Great Thing. Depends on your point of view. BOX, BBL.
I'm Back. Box was nothing, I came back and went to bed. It's now another day, and Paladin and Voyager (Read them below) have picked up my slack for me......... Nothing to add except Good Luck.......
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What is it about leather helmets that makes them not suitable for todays fire service? I am listening.
Calm down sir. You are still not understanding what I stated and seem very confused.
This has nothing to do with RESPECT, or lack thereof.
I have not attacked you because you prefer leather.
I respect your right to do whatever you want to do, as long as it does not violate policy. But if you do violate policy, I will respect your right to believe you had a good reason, even if I believe your reason is wrong.
I respect your right to be right and wrong.
I respect your right to hold onto tradition.
I did not attack your right to your opinion.
I did not attack the fact that you are whining about losing your leather helmet.
If you want to whine about it, great, I can even respect that.
If you whine to your Chief, then you are losing this one.
But by all means, come out swinging and see if that helps.
This is a policy issue that will be decided by your chief.
I suggested you do some research on the subject. You took offense. You come here and ask us to solve your problem. Hey, many of us tried.
But I still respect your right to be upset.
The reason you are not getting the response you are asking for is perhaps no one has looked beyond the NFPA/OSHA Standard as to the helmet requirement.
Both Leather and Composite (Poly, Glass, Plastic) offer protection from impact and heat. Both are designed and manufactured as per standards or requirements.
I am not aware of any head-to-head study that tries to establish a definitive winner. There are some discussions concerning the positive and negative attributes. If the tests are based on thermal integrity at 350 to 500 degrees, is either one really going to help you much at that level. If a 100 lb object hits your head, is one going to protect you more than the other?
NIOSH and NFPA haven't done such a study. OSHA has not performed this study. They do not concern themselves with the materials if they meet the Standard.
There are several pretty savy guys around here. I bet a few are trying to find a study that compares helmets. If such a report or study exists, you can be sure they will dig it up. I am just as curious about the issue now as many others are. But I will be surprised if someone can find one.
But as for this issue, you seem to be all about tradition. That should not be the only basis when deciding policy.
For the moment... you seem to have gotten yourself in a box. But, that is your right and I respect it.
You state you called companies. Did you contact MSA? If you could not get them to commit to answer, then no one will. It is down to opinions, traditions and costs.
The assumption has been made by a few that Cities make purchases based on lowest costs. Well that is true IF the item meets the bid specifications. That is called fiscal responsibility and required by Government at all levels. This removes personal preference from the process and keeps everything honest and above board. Call it what you wish, but that is the process. This should not be confused with the suggested view that the PPE does not meet or exceed the Standard.
In some situations, the bid specifications may call for a Leather Helmet... despite the cost difference involved. That is great if they have the money. But as budgets become strained, alternatives will be looked at. That is the case in our own situation. I will buy the best that I can with the money that has been allocated... period.
Here are the questions:
Is the price difference justified as to the level of protection that each can provide?
Is the leather helmet clearly superior and going to do a better job?
Once you truthfully answer the questions then all you have left is "because I like leather better". Despite the cost, the weight and the additional care that I must provide, I like leather as well. But I cannot base the bid specifications on my opinion. But I respect your right to believe what you want to believe.
I don't care which helmet we adopt... it comes down to costs per unit, cost per firefighter. My personal feelings have no impact on the process. The fact that I need to provide protection to the highest level is very much dependant on the cost of the equipment. If it meets NFPA standard, then what is the issue? The only latitude that I have past this process is historical documentation pertaining to warranty, customer service or equipment recalls or malfunctions issues that inidicate that an item may not be the best deal; Shorter life versus cost value.
I don't care if you buy your own PPE, or a part of it. As long as it meets the department requirement I have no issue with it. But if it is different from the dept standard, then it will not be used. Example: If the dept policy states that composite helmets of xyz design, type, model are to be used, then that is what will be used.
As stated, I do not allow PPE, especially helmets, to be modified or personalized. The intent here is to apply a policy that maintains a professional and uniform appearence. If I allow someone to display a decal that is suggestive in nature on their lid, that is clearly outside of the intent of policy. I've been around a long time and have seen some creative stuff. You can partially give credit to the PC crowd for some of this. We used to have a cross on our uniform patch, but too many people complained because it was offensive to them.
My guess is your Chief already has decided what is going to happen. When you have your chance to present your case that leather is better, you better have more than opinion. That is all I have seen, and it is very open to speculation.
If you go in and hard charge like you are here, you're most likely getting a non-leather helmet. Here is a suggestion... don't whine and don't stand on your rights. Your rights are limited sir. They sign your paycheck and you must follow policy. But you have a choice if your opinion is of more importance to you. And again, I will respect your right to your opinion.
BKDRAFT: I don't think anyone has stated that leather is not suitable for today's fire service. Certainly not me.
That is not the issue, despite many that believe that is the issue.
Harve: I already fed the horses... did you give them desert?
I find it fascinating how so many read something different into a statement that just isn't there. Just because I state it comes down to a policy or costs, a few have translated it into I am against a leather helmet. When you understand how budgets must be justified and balanced, then you understand you just don't always get your way.HAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVEL
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Currently your department issues everyone a helmet along with the other PPE. The current SOG's state that a member may go out and purchase their own helmet, with their own funds, as long as it is the same color and shape and meets the NFPA standards.
The Chief wants to change the SOG to disallow members from purchasing their own helmets but has allowed you an opportunity to present a case and maybe. maybe change his mind.
It also sounds like your tact in this endeavor is to try to show him that leather exceeds the NFPA standards in ways that the issued plastic helmets do not. In my OPINION this may not be the best way to make your case. As Paladin mentioned, I doubt there is much documentation that compares how various helmets exceed NFPA and if there is it would probably result in a tit-for-tat type result where there is no single exceptional winner. Instead some helmets that meet NFPA will exceed it different areas.. whether those areas are important to you is really up to personal preference.
I'm not sure you're going to be able to make a strong case using that tactic. It is based on personal preference.. and as you can tell just by this thread there are lot of different opinions.. your chief's will probably differ slightly from your own.. you're probably not going to be able to change his personal opinion. Nor should you.
Really your trying to convince the chief NOT to change the SOG and disallow members exercising their personal preference. To make a strong case you should ask yourself what is the current motivation for the chief to change the SOG. It sounds like it has been around for a while.. why does he want to change it? Are their liability concerns? Have there been problems with people taking advantage of the SOG? Maybe modifying their personal helmets to look like hockey goalies?
Find out why he's trying to change the SOG and then present viable alternatives that still solve his concerns.
I know in my department we are issued plastic 1010's but the SOG allows for members to purchase their own helmets. Instead of generic "same color & style" my department specifies alternatives.. Ben2, N6.. I forget the specific list.
If liability and consistency are the primary concerns of your chief then perhaps changing the SOG to present a specific list of alternatives may solve his concerns and still allow the members choice.
EDIT: It is good that the chief is giving you a chance to present your case. Keep in mind that it is still his prerogative. In the end you thank him for the chance and go with what the chief says.
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Several questions and then I won't be in here again.
1. Have you contacted any helmet makers for their literature and information sheets?
2. Have you contact the NFPA to get a copy of the helmet standard?
3. Have you physically contacted any other close by fire department and see what they are wearing and why?
4. What happen if you lose and the Fire Chief prevails? Which he will.
A Chief of Department sets procedures and policies. If you old Chief retired and the City and or County hired a new Chief, be it from within or outside, they are going to look at everything. procedures, policies, rules, guidelines. They may keep things running the same for a while. But I will bet you dollar for dollar, things are going to change. The new Chief will instituted new policies, procedure and guidelines. The rank and file may think it is nuttier than a fruit cake, but the Chief is the Chief and his policies and etc. will be followed.
It doesn't matter to me what type of helmet they have. I have worn all make, models, styles and composition. If they are buying it, then I am wearing it.
I wish you luck. Don't cut your head off to spite your face. You may want to get promoted one day and this Chief may be the guy who you have interview with.Stay Safe and Well Out There....
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Let me start this out by saying I am not opposed to leather helmets. I wore a N5A for 10 years and 2 different N6A's for 5 years. My problem was durability, my 2-N6A's literally fell apart after about 5 years. The cost, for me, was prohibitive. By the way, my Chieftan plastic traditional is over 10 years old and still going strong.
If you go in there with the tactic that you are going to prove to him the leather helmet is better then you are wasting your breath. Sorry guys, it is not. All fire helmets have a standard to meet and if they meet the same standard they are equals in protection. Well, at least according to the standard.
I would take a different tact and the one we used at work to allow us to buy traditional helmets. Which are plastic traditionals by the way. We hit it as a morale issue. The guys that wanted it were more than willing to pay for their own helmets so there was no additional expense to the city. We went through a trial period and the plan was accepted. Um, guess what? Now all the new helmets the city buys are platic traditionals.
Frankly, if you go into the chief's office with the attitude you have expressed here you will lose. A clear cut reason why, and a strong defense of that position, will get you much farther than your adversarial tone.
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I'm sorry you're not liking what you're seeing here.
But, you're making this a lot harder that it needs to be.
Just ask the Chief for a few minutes of his time. Calmly visit with him about the issue to see if he open to a compromise on the helmets. Ask him if members can be allowed to buy their own helmets as long as they meet the department policy.
I think this may be the last card you can play.
I am curious where the other members are on this. Are you the only one that is making an issue of this?
If you try to make any argument that Leather is better, or because of tradition, you will lose on this my friend.
Just stay calm and speak with confidence.
I deal with these little issues everyday.
I tend to listen more intently when guys state a 'well thought out' presentation. I appreciate honesty and originality. Every once in a while, someone will truly impress me with their idea or solution.
If they start talking about their rights, tradition, or "just because", the discussion ends sooner than later.
Just a few more thoughts for you to consider.
Good Luck.HAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVEL
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Not all tradition is bad, and for damn sure, not all tradition is good. Justifying wearing a helmet because of tradition just doesn't cut it.Crazy, but that's how it goes
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The Sit-Lie ban cannot begin soon enough. Palo Alto has a terrible reputation as being a city with uncontrolled begging and loitering. I cannot believe the people were against this measure! The city needs to do something!
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Not sure what it will do regarding panhandling since the article states:
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D-Shift Possession of Stolen Property/100 blk N Ely- Officer Reynolds arrested a male on warrants. He had credit cards stolen from a purse the night before on his person. He was booked on the warrants. Investigation continuing. Assault/4600 blk W Clearwater Ave- Male was previously arrested and trespassed for shoplifting at the store. Today he returned and tried to steal more items. He was confronted by Loss Prevention and as they attempted to detain him he fought with them but they did get him detained. While fighting he knocked over a little girl who is recovering from brain surgery. She hit her head but appears ok. Officers arrived and found meth and meth pipe on his person. He was booked for burglary 2nd, Assault 3rd and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Unreported Stolen M/C Recovered/2700 blk W 15th Pl- Cpl Dronen responded to a suspicious situation where the reporting party observed a male dressed in a carhardt coverall suit drive up get off a Endure motorcycle throw the helmet he was wearing on the ground and run away from the vehicle. Cpl Dronen ran the VIN since there were no plates and it came back to a Spokane area resident. He was contacted and advised the motorcycle was purchased by a firefighter who lives in the Benton City area. The bike was impounded as a recovered unreported stolen for safekeeping and BCSO was advised and will be doing follow up to obtain the new owners information. Stolen Vehicle Recovered /14th & Date- Cpl Dronen was checking on a suspicious vehicle, a white GMC pickup occupied by one male in the residential area behind Hubby's Pizza. The vehicle came back to a white 1995 GMC PU WA#B63357R, stolen out of Cheney. By the time Cpl Dronen turned around to contact it, the vehicle was gone. The area was checked but it was not located. Almost 45 minutes later Officer Meyer spotted the vehicle going south on Gum St from Columbia Dr, this time occupied by two males and one female. Officers Meyer and Davis attempted to pull the pick up over 1st and Gum. The female and male passengers bailed out of the vehicle and the stolen pickup fled across the parking lot heading west on 1st. Sgt Genack had just turned onto 1st from Gum and pulled in behind it and attempted to pull it over. The stolen vehicle turned south onto Date and continued south, violating the stop sign at E 3rd, and continuing south on Date to E 5th at a high rate of speed. Sgt Genack stopped his pursuit when the stolen turned onto E. 5th. The vehicle was later found unoccupied by Officer Noble in the trailer park near 14th and Date. The male and female who bailed out were identified. The male was placed under arrest for possession of a concealed weapon and the female had a felony warrant out of Oregon which was extraditable. The driver of the vehicle was identified by the male's father. He said he has not seen his father recently until he called and picked them up at a residence on E 5th Ave to take them to dinner. He said his dad had outstanding warrants which were confirmed. He was positively identified as the driver of the stolen vehicle by Cpl Dronen. Cpl. Dronen will be sending this case to the Prosecutor for review and charges against Woods the driver for PSP Vehicle and Eluding police.
B Squad Disturbance/1100 blk N Buchanan- Officer Greenough responded to a verbal argument between two males. There was female present as well. It may have been physical but all three people were uncooperative. The issue was solved when one of the males returned with warrant. He was booked on the warrant. Theft/1300 blk N Columbia Center Blvd- Manager reported that two 17 year old females had concealed merchandise and were contacted prior to leaving the store. Manager said it is the store's policy not charge suspects if they do not leave the store. Both were trespassed from the Mall for five years. Both were turned over to their mothers. Suspicious Circumstance/2100 blk N Steptoe- Complainant reported that she found an unresponsive juvenile female in her back yard. The13 year old female was contacted and KFD determined she needed to be transported to Trios. She was under the influence of MJ and said she had runaway two days prior. Her mother responded to Trios. The Failure to Supervise laws were explained to her and he daughter was turned over to her. Trespass/300 blk S Union- An employee said a male was told to leave the store and refused. He was contacted and trespassed. He also had 6 warrants for his arrest and was booked for the warrants. DUI/27th Ave & Vancouver- 17 year old female drove into a fence in the above area. She was intoxicated. The investigation was challenging since the driver was not cooperative and could not hear. Officer Reil completed a search warrant for blood and she was turned over to her parents. The mother was not happy that her daughter was arrested. Assault/1100 blk W 10th Ave- Male gang member left an apartment and confronted another male. They fought and the male beat the gang member who left the scene prior to police arrival, most likely because he has 6 warrants. The first gang member's friend, also a gang member, left the same apartment to avenge the beating his friend received and confronted the first male at his front door. There was a female neighbor at the front door. The second gang member hit the female in the neck and spit in the male's face. The male punched the second gang member and knocked him out. He fell down the stairs and the male followed. The gang member came to and confronted the male again. The male hit the gang member again, knocking him out for a second time. The gang member then obtained a crow bar and threatened the female's husband with it. The first male left prior to police arrival. Dispatch said the second gang member had entered his apartment with two female victims. When Officers Grant and Kiel arrived he was exiting the apartment and was confronting them and swearing at them. The officers saw hysterical females in the apartment. The complex security guard pointed the officers to the gang member and said he is one of the suspects. Officer Kiel ordered him to come way from the apartment. He then turned and tried to run into the apartment. Officer Kiel did not want him to re-enter the apartment because he believed there were victims inside. Officer Kiel gave chase and caught him at the threshold. The momentum from the chase caused Officer Kiel and the male to stop at the couch inside the apartment. A female tried to intervene in the arrest. Officer Grant was trying to hold her back while trying to help Officer Kiel arrest the gang member. The female was ordered to move back several times and she replied that she would not and said that the male was her son. She managed to move around Officer Grant and Officer Kiel tried to push her back and un-intentionally connected with her face with an open hand. She was arrested and booked for Obstructing. The male returned to the scene when officers called him and was arrested and booked for Assault 4. The Second gang member was arrested and booked for Assault and 5 felony warrents. He was transported to Trios and refused treatment. He was medically cleared for booking. The male's hands were x-rayed and did not appear to be broken. He was cleared for booking.
Assault/100blk N Ely- Female called from Prosser hospital and reported that when she left work at the above location an unknown male assaulted her in the parking lot. She said a light skinned male kicked her vehicle window and she rolled it down. She said the male reached in the window and hit her with something and said her vehicle was running so she was able to drive away. The male tried to hit her again, but only hit the vehicle. When asked why she did not call the police she said she did not have a phone. She was asked if she could return to Kennewick and provide a statement and she said she did not have any gas. Prosser PD agreed to assist and they contacted her. Investigation is continuing.
Theft/1300 blk N Columbia Center Blvd- Loss Prevention reported that a male left the store with unpaid for merchandise. They contacted a second male in the store with concealed merchandise. Both were booked for Theft. Malicious Mischief/100 blk S Gum- Complainant reported that an unknown suspect threw a rock at his windshield breaking it. An area check did not produce a suspect.


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History & Accomplishments
Over the years, numerous friends in the movement here in South Asia and other parts of the world, have seen International Rivers as an integral part of our collective struggle. – Smitu Kothari, Lokayan and Intercultural Resources, India
Seeking to protect the world's rivers from destructive dams and amplify the voices of dam-affected communities, a small group of volunteers formed International Rivers Network in 1985. Their vision was simple and yet remarkably ambitious: to develop a worldwide network of people working to protect rivers and promote just and sustainable water and energy development.
Today, almost everywhere that a big dam is being planned or built there is organized local opposition. In communities where existing dams have created severe problems, dam-affected people are demanding reparations.
Together with a global network of activists, we have many accomplishments to celebrate, including:
- Stopping destructive river projects from Brazil's Pantanal wetlands and Southeast Asia's Mekong River, to the Amazon Basin and the river valleys of Nepal.
- Catalyzing the formation of the World Commission on Dams, whose recommendations form a gold standard for water and energy planning.
- Coordinating the International Day of Action for Rivers: A global celebration of healthy rivers, a day of protest against projects that would harm them, and a day of solidarity with dam-affected communities.
- Ensuring that promises made by companies and government agencies to dam-affected communities in Lesotho, Laos, Thailand and Brazil have been kept.
- Promoting a better way - from community watershed regeneration efforts in India to increased support for alternative energy options in Uganda - that advance economic development while protecting our rivers.
For an interactive summary of the global movement, see our Protecting Rivers and Rights timeline.


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3:10pm Wednesday 16th January 2013 in Sport
RECENT signing Darren Stephenson is determined score the goals to try and fire Chorley back into the Evo-Stik League Premier Division promotion frame.
The Magpies got back to winning ways at the weekend when they beat Blyth Spartans thanks to a Dale Whitham goal but Stephenson, who signed for the Magpies from Southport last month after an early season loan spell at Victory Park, wants to find his shooting boots after bagging six goals in his eight games in his first spell.
"I enjoyed my time at Southport but wasn't getting played as often as I'd like," said Stephenson.
"It's good coming back, especially playing with a great set of lads and the ambition at the moment is to move us up the table and score goals."
Stephenson started his career at Bradford City before heading to Merseyside when he signed for Blue Square Bet Premier outfit Southport.
But Stephenson is upbeat and added: "The Southport manager said I needed games so that's when I went to Victory Park on loan.
"And now I am delighted to be back."
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To the Editor: I have lived in Avon Lake for almost 50 years. When I arrived, the center of town, at Walker Road and Route 83, was a gas station, a TV store, and two cornfields. The top industries were Fruehauf Truck, Goodrich and CEI. There was no cable TV, no Internet, no cell phones and no freeway.
Things have changed in that near half-century, but one thing has remained the same. The Avon Lake City Schools were excellent then, and they are excellent today.
The Avon Lake City Schools are not just excellent, they are "Excellent With Distinction" as noted by the state. They continue to meet all 23 state educational requirements to reach that level.
We don't have to look too far away to see school systems that don't even come close to meeting those standards.
Is Avon Lake the "real world"? Not really, but it's pretty close to the world I would like to live in.
When you have been driving through other areas, isn't it nice to arrive back in Avon Lake? Wouldn't you rather live in a town where people are moving in because of the educational opportunities, rather than moving out for the lack of them?
I have kids who graduated from Avon Lake High School, and grandkids who are in Avon Lake schools now. In my opinion, they received, and are receiving, excellent educational opportunities.
Right now, the Avon Lake City Schools are at a crossroads. Actually, it's more like approaching a freeway off ramp. They will either stay on the road of excellence, or be forced to take the off ramp toward mediocrity. You will make this choice for them on May 7.
This isn't just a choice for your family. This is a choice for your entire community. For the kids here now and the kids yet to come. This is your chance to pay it forward.
Will it require sacrifice? Yes it will. If you sacrifice one cup of coffee each day, or one pack of cigarettes each week, you will probably pay for Issue 10.
You can think of what you can sacrifice to keep providing our children with excellent educational opportunities.
Please do this for our kids now and in the future.
Wouldn't you rather have a new neighbor move in because they value education and want their kids to have the very best, rather than have a valued neighbor move out because the best education is no longer available here?
Think about it. Make your own personal sacrifice for the kids. Please vote FOR Issue 10 on May 7.
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The War of 1812 may be the war we forgot, but that does not mean it's without an important role in shaping the country. On the occasion of its bicentennial, we ask: What were we fighting for? What did we win, what did we lose, and why should we care?


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In his season-ending ending press conference Tuesday, Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said he met with RB Peyton Hillis on Monday but declined to say whether the team had made a decision on his future.
"I'll tell you what, Peyton and I had a great conversation yesterday," Shurmur said of Hillis, who will be an unrestricted free agent. "He's an all-star player who was dealing with injury in the middle part of the year and then came back, and I really liked what he did at the end of the season."
Shurmur also said that the Browns would be open to adding a running back in the draft.
"I think we're going to try to look at all options at running back," he said. "... We're going to try to get as good as we can get at all positions. I want to see a Montario Hardesty that's healthy. I think he's hopefully finally getting back. This will be one of the first offseasons he hasn't been dealing with an injury. That will really help him develop."
Shurmur has a point on injuries to the RB corps. Hardesty was in his first season back from an ACL tear in 2011, and he was bothered by a calf injury in the second half of the season. Hillis battled hamstring and hip injuries. Both backs missed a half-dozen games apiece. Add in ex-Packers RB Brandon Jackson's season-long absence with a turf-toe injury, and the Browns never really had the RB corps they envisioned when they began training camp.
Whether Hillis returns remains to be seen. It makes sense for him to test the market. Even if he returns, however, the Browns need to keep an open mind at the position in the offseason, and Shurmur's comments about the club's RB situation were spot-on.
The Browns need more playmaking ability at all of the skill positions. This extends to running back. Hillis gained 3.6 yards per carry in 2011, with Hardesty gaining just 3.0 yards per tote.
Do the Browns need help at quarterback? Absolutely. The same goes for wide receiver. Even the TE position, where the Browns are deep, could use a boost.
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Dear internet-you told me MO's coat @ inauguration looked like a Romulan Dress uniform. Now that's all I can see.—
Crystal (@crystalgeek78) January 22, 2013
Thank you, Internet!
First lady Michelle Obama kicked off Inauguration Day in a Thom Browne ensemble reportedly inspired by a men's silk tie. Or, you know, Star Trek:
Michelle what's with that $10,000 off the rack Romulan ready to wear knock off inaugural outfit???? http://t.co/nZSiD5Ty—
Ron Getty (@MorteAiTiranni) January 23, 2013
Even Sulu couldn't help but notice the Romulan influence.
Leave it to @GeorgeTakei to find the comparision and contrast of the First Lady to a Romulan #TGDN #StarTrek facebook.com/Garymic/posts/…—
Gary Michalosky#TGDN (@garymic) January 23, 2013
George Takei wrote on Facebook, "Who wore it better? #Obamulan."
Oh myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…—
LilMissShamingYou (@LilMissRightie) January 23, 2013
Let the record reflect if a conservative had found that pic and made the comparison they would have been deemed de facto raycis.—
LilMissShamingYou (@LilMissRightie) January 23, 2013
Indeed. But libs and conservatives alike found the resemblance striking. How could they not?
Anyone else think the First Lady is dressed like a Romulan from Star Trek? #nerdalert http://t.co/shP7NOIY—
Rob Polansky (@rpolanskyWFSB) January 21, 2013
I applaud Michelle Obama for going to the inauguration as a Romulan.—
Jenna Violence (@coldlippdheresy) January 21, 2013
Michelle Obama serving Romulan realness at the Presidential Inauguration, amirite!? http://t.co/VxB8hnNM—
Ariana Paoletti (@djvolvox) January 23, 2013
I love our First Lady, but her wardrobe for today's promenade is a bit too Romulan ambassador.—
Marc Vietor (@Vietor) January 21, 2013
I about to say what every nerd was thinking, First Lady Michelle Obama was dressed like a Romulan. #inaug2013—
George (@georgemag) January 21, 2013
Now that the internet has pointed out the resemblence between M. Obama's coat and a Romulan dress uniform at Inauguration, I can't unsee it.—
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It can't be unseen. And we're OK with that (though not as OK as this guy):
Pretty hot that Michelle is dressed like a Romulan.—
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The Shock are back at home at the BOK Center this Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
The ladies are still looking to snap their 17 game losing streak.
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Actually, you do NOT need to use the phone's internet connection. You can simply switch the network features off and your GPS will work fine, it'll just take a bit longer to get an initial fix.
I use my N95 8GB for navigation a lot and have *never* used the AGPS (Assisted GPS - the "assistance" part being the network access bit). The GPS works as well as the standalone bluetooth GPS receiver I used with my N80.
If you use Nokia Maps, you will of course have to download the maps you need via your PC using the PC Suite app, but once you have all the maps for the country(ies) you plan to be in, you don't need to access the network at all.
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In theory you dont need to use it online....
But in reality, you do.
I have searched many many times for various things, postcodes, POI, addresses.
All the results are AWFUL offline.
So bad in fact, Id say the results are generally pointless. I have never been able to get back a full 7 digit postcode while in offline mode. Ever. And as soon as I go back online, its fine.
Ah G, I didnt know that was you!
I got my username slightly wrong on signing up
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This topic is just drops right into my questions.
I owned the N95-8gb over 1 year, and it is the first time i used nokia map.
I First use the map by connect to internet through my Home Wifi. It works and shows me my position, the road...
And i tried to get it work offline without internet. I used Nokia map loader to load the map, and it worked. It shows my phone position without conncet to Internet, wifi or from Internet Zone of carrier ( T-Zone etc.). I do not know Why?
You can use the Route from and to, any thing but manually, and it gonna take your time a bit long. Excepting for Guide voice and Navigation, and also searching adress.
I am wonderring if we can use the navigation offline
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Hi knownothing
In your other post you are asking how to update from Nokia Maps v1.2 to v2.0 and you will find that the plan a route feature becomes a lot more tenuous to find in menus although instructions can be found on the forum.
Your N95 8GB has an internal GPS receiver so is not dependent on network or internet connection for this to work, although with the poorly sited GPS antenna under "#" on keypad the Assisted GPS feature which greatly speeds up positional fix does require a network albeit to download very small amounts of data.
Happy to have helped forum in a small way with a Support Ratio = 37.0
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Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos will meet with Barack Obama soon after inauguration to try to persuade him to continue Plan Colombia, the $556-million-a-year U.S. aid plan. He discusses the case he will make.
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Habitat for Humanity shares stories through homeowner youth essay contest
AMERICUS, Ga. (June 5, 2008) — Winners of Habitat for Humanity's first "Building the Future: Homeowner Youth Essay Contest" were selected this week. The essay competition, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity International's Volunteer Mobilization department, asked children of Habitat partner families, ages 8 to 25, to write an essay describing, "What my Habitat home means to me."
Habitat for Humanity congratulates the following winners for their heartfelt entries: Alyxis Smith of Virginia, first place winner, ages 8-14 category; Logan Bachinski of California, second place, ages 8-14 category; Josephine Pacheco of Oregon, first place, ages 15-19; Patty Enriquez of Oregon, second place, ages 15-19; Brittany Richey of Virginia, third place, ages 15-19; and Charisse James of North Carolina, ages 20-25 category.
Youth from all over the country shared their stories for this first essay contest. Winners younger than 15 were awarded gift certificates to the Habitat online store, while those 15 and up received money toward a Habitat Global Village or Youth Immersion trip. Additionally, winners had the option of donating their prize to the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate that partnered with the family to build their home.
Many of the submitted essay entries described the impact a Habitat home has had on the authors' lives, contrasting their experiences before and after moving into their home.
"I moved 10 times from the ages of 1 to 9 and, in the process, I developed a horrible fear of change. For nine years, on and off, I lived with my five siblings and my mother in a one-bedroom trailer where the tub was falling though the floor. I lived in constant fear that I would come home from school to find the trailer crumbled into heaping piles of rubble," wrote winner Josephine Pacheco. "My Habitat home means security because I know it's healthier; I know that I can always come home and that Habitat for Humanity cares about what happens to my family."
The stories also celebrated the joys and comfort of having a safe home. Alyxis Smith, who received first prize in the 8 to 14 age category, wrote, "I am glad for my Habitat home. Now I have a room I can paint pink with 'High School Musical' stuff. It will be so cool. My new friends are going to be my neighbors. We'll have all kinds of fun … my Mommy [and I] used to lie in bed at bedtime and pretend how our house will look. It is all mine and nobody can hurt us."
Contest organizer and Habitat AmeriCorps member Bobby McMahon notes the significance of seeing Habitat's work through the eyes of participating partner families. "Their experiences are truly inspirational, reminding us why the ministry of Habitat for Humanity is needed in our world."
Habitat for Humanity International's Volunteer Mobilization department organized the essay contest to highlight the unique and touching stories of Habitat homeowners. Habitat's Youth Programs department, part of Volunteer Mobilization, seeks to capture the imagination, energy and hope of young people worldwide to productively and responsibly involve them as leaders in the work of Habitat. State Farm® is the 2008 underwriter for Habitat's Youth Programs. Visit www.habitatyouthprograms.org for more information and to view all winning essays.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.


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The Michigan State Spartans are set to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first-ever college basketball game aboard a United States Navy Aircraft Carrier, The USS Carl Vinson, on November, 11, 2011, Veterans Day, in the 2011 Quicken Loans Carrier Classic
The season opener for both teams, the game will be televised on ESPN at 7:00 pm.
North Carolina enters the game as the No. 1 team in the nation according to both the AP and Coaches Polls. Michigan State is unranked and expected to be in the midst of a rebuilding year. The game is a rematch of the 2009 National title game and features legendary coaches Roy Williams (UNC) and Tom Izzo (MSU).
Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Magic Johnson (MSU) and James Worthy (UNC) will be on-hand as honorary captains for their alma maters. Other notable guests include President Barack Obama, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, 2,000 Navy sailors and a collection of wounded service members that have been invited.
There is a chance of rain late Friday night or early Saturday morning, disrupting the event. However, If rain is in the forecast for San Diego around game time, the game will be played in the USS Carl Vinson's hangar bay. Unfortunately, not all of the 7,000 expected-spectators would be able to watch the game in the hangar bay. Organizers will make the final call of "indoor or outdoor" at 3 pm on Friday.
Check out the time-lapsed footage of the Carrier Classic court set-up. For more information on the North Carolina Tar Heels, visit Carolina March. For more on the Michigan State Spartans, visit The Only Colors.