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CDCR's new gang policy is as truthful as a used car salesman
by Manuel Zarafe
First and foremost, my admiration to the SHU reps and all SHU prisoners who gave their all in the 2011 hunger strike.
I have read the STG policy. Stainer reminds me of a used car salesman. Sure it's going to replace the six-year inactive policy, but in name only. This STG policy is worse than the six-year inactive policy. I agree with Mr. Castellanos: The majority of us SHU prisoners will be ping-ponged back and forth between Steps 1 and 2, all the while being subjected to more psychological torture and the creation of false documentation. No thanks, Stainer. I'm not buying it.
Whether it be the six-year inactive or new STG policies, bottom line, SHU prisoners have been subjected to years of prolonged segregation by, for example, creating and placing false documentation in our files, whether from prison staff or their debriefer informants, which incidentally is violative of California Civil Code Sec. 1798 et al.
Well, I for one disagree and oppose any so-called step-down program. Absent any finding that a prisoner is guilty of a criminal act, within two years' time, under CCR Sec. 3341.5(c)(3) – in a nutshell, the Toussaint permanent injunction – we are all entitled to release back to the GP now, today, not four or five years down the line. But only upon completion of the STG policy. Yeah, right!
Because of the CDCR's inhumane policies, like so many others, there's been much personal loss for me – not because of what I have done but because of what I refuse to do: surrender my dignity. It's crystal clear to me: The CDCR will do all in its power to keep things as is, under a new name.
What is our peaceful response to that? What comes to mind is that cartoon scene where Wile E. Coyote pulls tight his belt to the last hole! We repeat what has brought us the concern and support from conscientious humanitarians through the state, country and world. I don't want to suffer through another hunger strike, but it's not about what I want, it's about what is best for us SHU prisoners collectively.
It's crystal clear to me: The CDCR will do all in its power to keep things as is, under a new name.
During the July 2011 hunger strike, myself, along with 16 other SHU prisoners, were transferred to Corcoran Prison for medical reasons. One thing stood out for me, and it's clear now as it was then: the power of unity and determination for a just cause.
It's true what is said about justice, but with joint and individual litigation efforts, we can help her see us behind that blindfold. My respect and admiration to all who value the meaning of determination and what that can accomplish.
Send our brother some love and light: Manuel Zarafe, C-75553, PBSP, D9-222, P.O. Box 7500, Crescent City, CA 95532. This story was transcribed by Adrian McKinney.


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#1 posted 1842 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! It's a great place with great people, and, oh yeah, there's the woodworking too! Have fun and play safe! :)
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Welcome to LumberJocks. It is a GREAT place to get ideas for your projects and help when you get stuck. There is a ton of information to help you along the way.
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Hello Skidoo,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be an interesting, as well as exciting, experience. Have fun and enjoy.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
#4 posted 1842 days ago
Welcome aboard. Nice to have you join us on Lumberjocks.
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Welcome to Lumberjocks . This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ's as much as I do.
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Welcome to LJ's. We are here to help you with your woodworking endeavors. Feel free to ask for advise. But Be aware…this site can be very addictive…………LOL
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware firstname.lastname@example.com †
#8 posted 1842 days ago
Welcome to LJ's…the best site to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.
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Thank y'all for the hearty welcomes. I hope to learn much and maybe even contribute at least a little. I'm not a TOTAL beginner, by some standards, but, well, by most standards: yeah, I don't know much more than a sliver beyond zilch.
Presently I've set up shop in an ever-expanding (stealthily expanding) corner of the humid, dingy basement of my 80+ year-old house.
Power tools: cheap Ryobi 10" table saw, B&D circular saw (the one with the laser…ooooh), corded Dewalt hammer/standard drill, Dewalt 14.4 cordless drill, some random 9.6v cordless drill, 3 or 4 Dremels ranging from cordless to multi-speed, a B&D pivoting jig saw, a Dremel palm sander, etc.
Hand tools: A couple of back-saws (forget the teeth configurations), a coping saw with a few blades, a 3/4" chisel and a 1/2" chisel, various wet and oil stones, hammers, a rubber mallet, ratchet sets, etc., etc.
No dust-collection system except a poor little overworked 3 or 4 horsepower ShopVac that my kids have affectionately named "R2D2." But I do have a network of fans pushing all the ambient carcinogens into a vertically-hanging 20×20 box fan affixed with a HEPA filter.
Total hobbyist. Quickly becoming an, erm, obsessed hobbyist. The first jig for my table saw was a pretty kick-ass cutoff sled, if I do say so myself. Holds 20"-wide stock, and works pretty good so far.
Again, thanks for the great welcomes, and I hope I can participate in some sort of contributory fashion.
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Welcome to LJs a place were there are great people,super projects and great woodworkers.Enjoy
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Yeah, I really like the vibe of this place. If I could stop building boxes and jigs long enough, I might actually post something! :-)
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Imagine that! A year has almost gone by since you became a Lumber Jock. Congratulations on your anniversary! I look forward to your posts.
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Moment of Vengeance and Other Stories (eBook)
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Before he brilliantly traversed the gritty landscapes of underworld Detroit and Miami, the incomparable Elmore Leonard wrote breathtaking adventures set in America's nineteenth-century western frontier—elevating a popular genre with his now-trademark twisting plots, rich characterizations, and scalpel-sharp dialogue.
There is a moment when obsession, rage, and destiny come together at the end of a shotgun barrel—when wrongs, actual or perceived, are addressed with violence, and the awesome power of life or death rests in a trigger finger. In seven magnificent stories of sins, crimes, conscience, and savage retribution, the New York Times-bestselling master carries us back to an untamed time and place where a simple transgression most often proved fatal . . . and the only true justice lived in the hands of the gunman.
About the Author
Elmore Leonard has written more than forty books during his highly successful writing career, including the bestsellers Road Dogs, Up in Honey's Room, The Hot Kid, Mr. Paradise, Tishomingo Blues, and the critically acclaimed collection of short stories When the Women Come Out to Dance. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Be Cool. Justified, the hit series from FX, is based on Leonard's character Raylan Givens, who appears in Riding the Rap, Pronto, the short story "Fire in the Hole," and Raylan. Leonard is the recipient of the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN USA, and the Grand Master Award of the Mystery Writers of America. He lives in Bloomfield Village, Michigan.
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Pours from the growler with a nice deep spot on amber hue and a healthy inch of creamy light tan foam. Lacing sticks to the side of the glass as the head begins to fall. Aromas of somewhat toasty caramel malts and a mellow herbal hop tone as well. There's an earthy spiciness here along with a light buttered bread and maybe even a slight fruitiness.
First sip brings a light toasted caramel malt. Nice and crisp with a mellow spiciness that leads into a bit of a buttery flavor. It flows down with some herbal, earthy hops. Finishes easy. This one was brewed to honor Hank Aaron and is being served at Mallard's games as well.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with a decent creaminess. Goes down easily, nice and refreshing. Right on for the style...it doesn't come off too light. Overall, a pretty standard amber. I could do without the diacetyl tone that comes through. I'd personally pick something else on the Dane menu next time myself, but it's still worth trying as I always like a new beer at the Dane.
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Appearance: Thick burnt toffee color, with medium visibility. 1/3 inch head subsides to broken suds cover and a little lacing. Low viscosity.
Aroma: Smells like bread straight out of the oven - sweet, yeasty, and interesting if a little one dimensional. A little corn in the finish.
Taste: Light caramels and hints of coffee and raisins - light biscuity finish, with a sometimes dry finish. Some grassy and slightly sour developments, with some corn and metallic hops. A few smoky developments. Almost a little confused in the directions it pulls. Mild, and a little flat.
Mouthfeel: Light, with low carbonation. A little thin in places, but refreshing nonetheless.
Drinkability: Ok, but I won't be ordering this again. Odd that they named this after baseball's best home run hitter - this tastes more like a fly out to shallow center field.
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Blackjack 260 Upper 30 percent ZPBlack Jack Rated by: base1347 on 2010-12-11
My first canopy was a vented troll. I swore that nothing could beat it cause it was amazing (as i'm sure all jumpers will swear by their canopy cause they are all great). My Blackjack is better. I sometimes find myself having to make extra turns or fly in deep brakes so I don't overshoot a tight landing area cause my glide is so badass that the quick 180 and flare that I just watched the other 2 jumpers do dosent work for me... haha it's awesome. "zippy" too if I had to pick one word to describe it. Have had all consistent on headings with this canopy. (now my next jump will be a nasty offheading since I said that) ;-) AWESOME CANOPY... LOVE IT!
BJ w/ CUSBlack Jack Rated by: dhracer33 on 2007-08-11
The best all around canopy I have ever jumped by far. Great openings, amazing glide, powerfull flare. The only downside is you won't want to do illegal jumps anymore cause you couldn't bear to loose such a bad ass canopy!
Black JackBlack Jack Rated by: DaveO on 2007-08-04
Most of my jumps are on other vented BASE canopies. But I have now found the power of the Black Jack. I love this canopy. Mine have the CUS. (Composite upper skin) In my opinion the Black Jack out preforms the other canopies in every aspect. More glide, faster riser and toggle imputs, greater control range, and more flare power. Truly awsome.
Black Jack attack!Black Jack Rated by: deadmanwalking on 2007-08-01
This canopy is perfect for BASE and has no close second. If you are serious about your jumping and love technical landings then the Back Jack is for you!
BlackJack 260/ ZP foreskinBlack Jack Rated by: Calvin19 on 2007-07-15
amazing parachute. long lasting, SUPER nice glide ratio, consistant flare throughout canopy life, great parachute.


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Southampton scientists get £10million donation for cancer research
The fight against cancer has been given a major boost - with an anonymous donation of £10million to a research team in the South.
The scientists - based at the General Hospital in Southampton - will use the money to develop their work in cancer immunology. Which is - using the power of the body's immune system - to fight tumours. Experts say it's already showing very positive signs.
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The University of Southampton has received a £10 million pound donation from an anonymous donor to further its research into the causes of cancer. Cancer Research UK say they have also received a donation of £10 million from the same anonymous donor, the biggest single donation in their history.
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Man apologises following 999 call over Champions League red card
A football fan who called 999 to report the referee's decision to send-off a player in last night's Champions League clash, has apologised.
The 18-year-old Manchester United supporter was watching the second-leg tie against Real Madrid from his home in a village near Bingham, when he felt that Nani's controversial sending-off for a high challenge was a crime, so subsequently called police.
The man later claiming to have been caught up in the excitement.
– Ted Antill, Chief Inspector
While this recent example may be amusing, it illustrates the sort of insincere calls we have to deal with on a daily basis in the Control Room.
There may be people out there in real trouble who need our help and they have to wait because we are tied up with calls like this one, reporting a referee from the television.
It's no joke. In this case, the man realised his bad judgement and apologised and we decided not to pursue it further. But we can and we do prosecute people for wasting police time and making false reports.
Around two per cent of all calls reported are considered hoax by Nottinghamshire Police, with 6,933 incidents in 2012.
At the beginning of February, West Midlands Police released three genuine calls, which they believe put lives at risk for being 'inappropriate'.
The recordings included a caller reporting problems getting served in McDonalds; somebody who'd forgotten their laptop password; and a man calling 999 to ask for the number for 101.
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Allows a beer manufacturer to sell packaged beer at a farmers market (with restrictions). Allows for wine to be served at a private event held on the premises of a beer manufacturer
AB 2203 (Chesbro)
Would prohibit the obliteration, mutilation or marking out of a manufacturer's name on metal kegs.
AB 2609 (Nestande)
Allow homebrew clubs to obtain a non-profit special event license to serve homebrew. Per request by CCBA, bill has been amended to include a provision that requires homebrew served at a special event to be confined "within a clearly identified area including… a physical barrier with a monitored point of entry." This language mandates that homebrewed beer be served in a defined area separated from licensed brewers at beer festivals
SB 1235 (Knight)
Expands the scope of pre-packaged foods allowed to be sold at a brewery tasting room while still being exempt from the definition of "food facility" for the purposes of health department authority
AB 1989 (Chesbro)
Allow a student, regardless of age, enrolled in a qualified academic institution to taste an alcoholic beverage, for educational purposes, as part of an established degree program in enology or brewing
AB 2010 (Gray)
Would impose a maximum of 6 duplicate licenses with a retail privilege, up to 2 of which could have a bona fide eating establishment. Allows unlimited number of duplicate licenses for warehousing purposes
AB 1928 (Bocanegra)
Prohibits a licensed retailer from accepting or redeeming any type of coupon that is funded or furnished by a beer manufacturer or wholesaler. Would discontinue the practice of "scan backs" at retail
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Chili cook-off to return to Fillmore's holiday celebration
Organizers of Wednesday's car show and chili cook-off in Fillmore are working to recapture the popularity of July Fourth celebrations past.
About 200 cars and 20 chili cooks will be at the event, organizer Leanne Thompson said.
"I wanted to get it back to where it used to be — a lot of cooks, a lot of chili, a lot of cars," Thompson said. "That's what I'm hoping to get to."
Cars from 1980 and before will line streets downtown as judges decide winners in 15 categories. For the first time, there will be a showcase of vehicles that will not be judged for competition, Thompson said.
"1981 to present and anything like motorcycles — those are just for show," Thompson said.
Coupled with the car show is the chili cook-off, which was absent from the event for about seven years before Thompson took over organizing it in 2011, she said.
Thompson said she learned from former Fillmore resident Jim Beaty, 1986 world champion chili cook, and his wife, Eileen, how to establish a cook-off that would be popular and attract serious chili chefs.
"They've been a lot of help with me getting familiar with the whole world of the chili cook-off," Thompson said.
The cook-off, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, qualifies as a regional competition because there are 20 competitors. The winner will secure a spot to compete at the world championships in October.
Categories include chili, chili verde and salsa. Judges will be scoring chili based on taste, consistency, aroma, color and bite, according to the society's website.
Last year some cooks ran out of chili in just over a half-hour, they have been asked to prepare for bigger crowds, Thompson said.
"I don't know what it is about eating chili on a hot day," she said.
For those still hungry after the tasting, the Space Shuttle Cafe and Mickey's Mama's BBQ will join shaved-ice vendors, a hot dog stand and other food sellers at the event.
The car show and chili cook-off will start at 9 a.m. and are expected to end about 5 p.m. Winners of the car show and cook-off will be announced near the end of the day.
Thompson said she will organize the event for at least a few more years and that she hopes to make it as popular as it was when she was younger.
"I'm open to anything new and exciting," she said. "I want to make it as big as I can."
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Cookies, doughnuts, and french fries may soon be getting healthier. University of Missouri researchers say trans fats in vegetable oil from soybeans may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists there are growing soybeans to make a vegetable oil without trans fats.
Grover Shannons said,"it will be premium oil. They can fry with it, and they can be assured that they'll have a heart healthy oil. It'll be a lot like olive oil. Olive oil is high in oleic acid." Currently, soybean oil must undergo a process called hydrogenation, so it doesn't spoil. That creates trans fats, which isn't good for your heart. Now, through natural soybean breeding, scientists at the MU Delta research center say they are producing soybeans that avoid this unhealthy process. It's something they predict will be in big demand.
The beans are very high in Oleic acid, up to 80 percent. This makes the oil stable with a good shelf life, and it lowers the saturated fat by 25 percent. The goal now is to put the high oleic trait in soybeans that produce high yields. MU scientists say it will take about three years.
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Healthy bakery rises to the occasion
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Joelle Cheek
The smell of freshly baked bread wafting over campus draws students to a new company in town that offers delicious bread and opportunities for work.
Great Harvest Bread Company opened to the public May 2. Owners Bill and Nancy Cunningham, native Oregonians, have been bread heads for a long time, Bill said.
The breads, scones and other baked goods are made with 100 percent whole grains milled in the store with a stone mill from Denmark. They get the wheat berries from Montana, where the weather allows the wheat to thrive.
The tag team couple wants customers to understand the health benefits of eating their products.
"You don't have to refrigerate our bread because there are no preservatives," Bill said. "It usually lasts 7
to 10 days."
The bread is made daily from scratch with a different type made each day.
Because the business is located on the corner of Baker Street and Linfield Avenue, which is less than a five-minute walk from campus, it attracts students.
Sophomore Jamie Mertz and junior Keegan McEachern see Great Harvest as a work opportunity, and they are leaving an impression on the owners.
"An hour after showing Keegan how to knead the dough, he was kneading two balls of dough at once," Bill said. "I was amazed."
Not only have the owners chosen skilled employees, they have created a company that welcomes customers with a smile.
"The atmosphere seems to fit my personality really well," Mertz said. "It's casual, but on top of things, and the bread is outstanding."
Bill and Nancy have made an impact on the students as well.
"They are very kind, excited people with a great sense of humor," McEachern said.
Mertz, a long-time fan of the 30-year company, first became a bread head because a childhood friend's parents own a Portland branch. When she heard there would be a McMinnville location, she e-mailed and called the owners for an interview.
"At first I was nervous, but (Nancy and Bill) make you feel so comfortable; I couldn't work for two better individuals," Mertz said. "The combination of the two is unbeatable."
The owners strive to establish relationships with their customers by offering free slices of bread, no
strings attached.
Many other products are sold to accompany the bread, which include bread warmers, pancake mix, granola and dry soup mixes, all of which are healthy and wholesome, Bill said.
"We would rather establish the relationships," Bill said. "Come on in and say hi."
Great Harvest Bread Company is open 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.


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Actor/Rapper Nick Cannon has opened up about his life in the entertainment industry and revealed some of his ill-judged investments as a teenage millionaire.
According to the 30-year-old, he learned his life lessons the hard way after being indebted to the government.
"I became a millionaire and went broke all before the age of 19. I spent it right away and did a lot of frivolous, unintelligent things with the money. I bought jewelery and Range Rovers... instead of buying property I was leasing the most expensive property, and then you turn around and you owe the government 44% of what you made and you don't understand that, even when people you tell that [beforehand]," Cannon explained in an interview. "One of those who was a mentor to me at that young age and opened a lot of doors was Will Smith. I remember when I was going to buy the Range Rover he said, 'Man, don't go buy that, you don't need that.' He was someone who made $1 million and lost it at a young age, so you got to pay attention to the people who came before you. I would encourage people who do get a little bit of money to save it and invest it and hold on to it. And make sure you pay your taxes." (Unreality Shout)
Cannon also said expecting a child with his wife, Mariah Carey, has forced him to make sacrifices.
"I believe becoming a father will affect my career tremendously. I'm so focused on being the best entrepretainer I can be, before that it was being the best husband, now it's being the best father. My career has to take a step back because I have a new priority [and] because of that new priority I need to be more focused on getting that paper. So I have a new energy behind me of why I want to be successful, I'm excited about that." (Unreality Shout)
Last month, Cannon and Carey confirmed their pregnancy.
"It's been a long journey, Carey said, "but it's been tough because I've been trying to have, like I said, to hold onto a shred of privacy, and that was not easy." Carey added that the baby is due in the spring, though she declined to give a specific date. Rumors of of a pregnant Carey have surfaced and re-surfaced since 2008, when the star married Cannon in a surprise ceremony. At the time, the couple said, Carey was not pregnant, but that soon changed. 'We took the test and it was positive, and we were like, is this real?' Carey said. A little over a month later, however, Carey had a miscarriage. "It was really sad, so we just really had to absorb this and take it in," she explained, while Cannon noted her strength to "be during the day so festive, smiling for cameras and spending time with everyone, and then literally at night, crying herself to sleep." (Billboard)
Having starred in successful projects like 2002's box-office hit Drumline and MTV's Wild N' Out, the entertainer has been a fixture within the entertainment industry for nearly a decade.
Once Nick Cannon firmly established himself on television and then in Hollywood, he expanded his reach into music, signing to Jive Records. The young multi-talent made his smash debut in late 2001 with a remake of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's 1988 hit, "Parents Just Don't Understand," which appeared on the Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius soundtrack and also featured Lil' Romeo and 3LW. Cannon returned in early 2003 with his self-titled debut album for Jive and its leadoff single, "Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude)." The follow-up single, "Gigolo," featuring R. Kelly, was a huge smash hit. In 2005, Cannon signed a deal with Motown Records to launch his own imprint, Can I Ball Records. (All Music)
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I like having two cameras.
Photography is a complex and fluid medium, and its many factors are not applied in simple sequence. Rather, the process may be likened to the art of the juggler in keeping many balls in the air at one time!
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Two cameras is good, but dividing them up as we did with North America versus the rest of the world does dilute the spirit of the project.
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I am beginning to resent being referred to as 'half-fast'.
Whatever that's supposed to mean.
OK - seems like we've already reached somewhat of a consensus. Two cameras it is, then, and I'm picking up the Tri-X on Friday.
The two cameras are point and shoots once again, but different ones. Cool ones, actually! Final list coming this weekend for sure.
Originally Posted by flatulent1
Two cameras is good, but dividing them up as we did with North America versus the rest of the world does dilute the spirit of the project.
Both cameras are going to have to spend some time in the U.S. for sure. Perhaps we can send one to Europe, and then one can go to Moose in Japan so we can say that both cameras are truly international.
I believe this has been done 10 times (1-6*, 7.1,7.2,8.1,8.2), and the cameras have come back 80% of the time (7.1 and 7.2 lost at sea?). Two seems prudent.
*6 - Camera 6 I believe had two cameras shipped but they traveled together and for this purpose I consider it 1 camera unit (per International Camera Trading Society, bylaw 78.3a).
However, like Steve says, let's pick names for them! These 9.1 and 9.2 names sound like software releases, heck these are analog cameras! Just no polarizing names such as, colour, organisation, aluminium
Originally Posted by Rick A
Okay, but since there are 23 of us, I get two shots and you get only one!
Rick, since we're doing two cameras, the deal is off. I want my two or three shots!
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So all our pictures turn out technically perfect but slightly boring?
How about Weegee & Brassai?
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It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the America's Diner restaurant (formerly Perkins) on the I-55 Frontage Road near Briarwood Drive. Once fire officials arrived, they found smoke and flames shooting from the top of the building. They worked diligently to put out the blaze, but the majority of the building's infrastructure had been severely damaged.
"The fire has been brought under control at this time," said Chief Gregory Thomas Tuesday night. "The cause of it has not been determined yet. That's something we will do shortly after they finish putting out some hot spots we're working on right now."
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I'm using an almost identical code as shown under http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/fo...ad.php?t=54226 to get IP, Netmask, Broadcast, Gateway, DNS 1 and DNS 2 of my current WLAN connection.
It's interesting that I never get information about Netmask (iNetMask), Broadcast (iBrdAddr) and Gateway (iDefGate). The values are always 00:00:00:00. All other information is available and correct.
I'm 100% sure that it is not a problem of my code as I experience the same problem using the freeware application "ifinfo" (http://tinyhack.com/freewarelist/s60.../03/09/ifinfo/). The values are set to 00:00:00:00, too.
Even more I guess it's a firmware problem of my Nokia N95 (someone reported the same issue on his Nokia E61i). Reason: On the Carbide C++ emulator, information about Netmask, Broadcast and Gateway is available and works as expected using the same code!
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North East Scotland, with an overall average price of £214,663 was more expensive than nearby Highlands and Islands (£147,299), Edinburgh and Lothian (£203,922) and Central Scotland (£144,307). The most expensive area within North East Scotland was Aberdeenshire (£219,984) and the cheapest was Aberdeen (County) (£209,220).
Overall sold prices in North East Scotland over the last year were 6% up on the previous year and 6% down on the 2006 level of £229,562.


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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined President Obama at the White House today for the signing of the health care reform legislation that the House passed on Sunday, March 21. The new law will make health care more affordable for families and small business owners, reform insurance industry practices so consumers have more control over their health care, improve Medicare benefits and reduces the deficit.
"Health care reform that will provide access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans is now law," stated Rep. Hoyer. "The enacted reforms will help bring down costs for American families and small businesses, give all people the security of health insurance that can't be taken away, and will reduce the deficit more than any measure since the Clinton budgets of the 90's that led to a strong economy and surpluses. The many benefits of this bill are far-reaching and will have a positive impact on all Americans. "
Starting right away, tax credits will be available for small businesses and there will be relief for seniors who fall into the Medicare prescription drug "donut hole" gap in coverage. Later this year, a high-risk insurance pool will be available for those who are uninsured because of a pre-existing condition, all children with pre-existing conditions will be covered, young Americans will have the option of insurance under their parents' plan up to the age of 26, and insurance companies will be prohibited from dropping coverage for people when they get sick and imposing restrictive annual and lifetime limits on coverage. These reforms will be followed by the creation of insurance exchanges, opening up a transparent and competitive marketplace that will offer the choice of several private plans and provide tax credits for middle-class families to make health care more affordable.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 71 percent of the corn crop in key grain states is sowed. That's up from just 28 percent a week ago, though the pace remains behind the average of the previous five years of 79 percent. Huge strides are being made in Iowa, where the 71 percent of the state's corn crop is in the ground is more than quadruple where it stood a week ago. Three-quarters of Illinois' corn crop is sown, as is 70 percent of the crop in neighboring Missouri. At this time last year, nearly all the corn crop had been planted.
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Think the logo could be integrated into the text better. Think I'm too close to the subject matter but looks as if the water is being poured on the trunk and not thrilled about the tree. Think it could be a little more realistic but maybe that's the point, getting away from realism and every other tree type logo.
Thanks for the input on the logo Jim. Yea, it has been quite the process to update the CTC logo. This is the 7th version of the redesign, which the Board of Director's came to consensus on. It came down to "modernizing" the original logo over being exactly arboriculturally correct.
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The other day we finally pulled out the Christmas decor. I was hell bent on not putting up a tree because I knew it would turn into Phoenyxs' personal chew toy, but I was wrong.
The dog and the cat have been far worse.
The cat cannot live without giving the tree a daily shake down and the dog has eaten atleast a box worth of ornaments in two weeks time.
But truly it doesn't matter.
You won't find $100 ornaments hanging here. We are lucky if the tree even has one common theme. I tried to get all fancy a few years ago and do some girly pink tree but that is as close as we have come. It's more or less a mismatch of after holiday ornament specials, hand me downs from the parentals, and a few collectables and handmade nicknacks along the way.
We have one thing that matches around here.
The Nativity Scene.
Two of them to be exact. My grandmother recently gave me hers.
You know…the one that she has had since I was a kid.
Which means it's ancient.
So while we were putting up the ornaments, Charlotte wanted to get it all set up. As the only matching production in the house, its temporarily exciting. She totally abandoned me in tree decoration duty, but she is a really responsible child and there is very little that I will not let her do on her own. She cleared off the mantel successfully and started adding the nativity scene on it.
It looked fantastic and she was happy.
Then she went on to hanging everyones' stockings. We leave nails on the hearth year round so it should have been super easy. And it was. Until she finished hanging the very last one. And fell backwards. And grabbed the mantel. And hit Joseph.
Where upon Joseph flew out of the Nativity scene.
And hit the hardwood.
And busted into a lot of miniscule pieces that could not be glued back together.
Oh, but wait! We have TWO nativities now!
Quick to the rescue, daddy opened the 2nd nativity set to fulfill Joseph's role with a new Joseph.
Except now our scene looks like Joseph is going to murder Mary.
Say your prayers….OR ELSE!
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You can get your veggies on the table in a hurry if you:
1. Have The Right Tools and Know How to Use ThemGet a good chef's knife, learn how to use it, and keep it sharp. When you know you can cut up a big mound of vegetables in just a few minutes, you are much more likely to do it. This one tip has given our family a greater variety and quantity of vegetables.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a good knife. The TV show "America's Test Kitchen" reviewed chef's knives and recommended one that was about $25--and it will last the rest of your life. Learn how to use the one you choose by taking classes at a kitchen equipment store, or watching TV shows that give technique guidance.
Tip: Don't try to cut too fast at first. Build up your speed gradually. Soon you will be chopping like a pro.
For some jobs, a food processor is also very helpful. It can shred a zucchini or turn cauliflower into "cauli-rice" in a few seconds.
2. Set Up Your Work SpaceRunning all over the kitchen is a time-waster. If possible, set up your kitchen so you have a work space for cutting right next to the stove. That way, you can just "chop and drop" as you go. I have a trash can next to me on the floor and a container for scraps for the compost (or garbage disposal) on the counter. A plate or bowl for veggies that aren't ready to be cooked is also helpful.
3. Choose Vegetables that are Easy to PrepareVegetables that don't tend to be dirty, aren't tricky to chop, and don't need a lot of extra fuss are your best bets on those evenings when you don't feel like cooking. Asparagus can be rinsed and the ends chopped off in seconds. Cabbage is easy to prep; when you run your knife through it, you get lots of pieces. Zucchini is very easy to chop.
4. Chop Once, Eat LotsIt doesn't take twice the time to chop up twice the vegetables; do it once and eat for several meals. Once in awhile, chop up everything left in your vegetable drawer and sauté it all together in a big pan with olive oil. You can spice it up however you want to. Throw in a bunch of herbs, some garlic or chopped nuts. You can eat it as a side dish, in an omelet or other egg dish, or with dressing as a cooked salad.
5. Or Don't ChopRoast or grill your veggies with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. This concentrates the flavors in a wonderful way. It often works best with the vegetables whole or in larger pieces.
6. Order in the PanWhen cooking up a bunch of veggies in a pan, start with the veggies that take the longest to cook and work your way to those that cook up in a flash. Generally, this would mean starting with aromatics such as onion, celery, and carrots, followed by denser options such as broccoli or cauliflower (I sometimes give these two a head-start in the microwave, depending on what else I'm cooking), then peppers, then less-dense veggies such as zucchini and mushrooms, and ending with greens such as spinach and chard.
7. Or Just Cook Quick OnesIt takes almost no time to sauté a little garlic in olive oil (just a few seconds, until aromatic, or it will be bitter) and dump in a sack of already-prepared spinach greens. Add a little lemon juice, and yum. (If you're adventurous, try adding some chopped anchovies to the olive oil. Chances are, no one will be able to identify them, but they will really improve the dish.)
8. Let Someone Else Do the PrepWho doesn't love that you can buy a bag of greens that someone else has washed and picked through? More and more you can buy already-prepped vegetables at the store. If your mushrooms are already sliced, it takes almost no time to cook them at home.
9. A New AttitudeA few years ago, I decided to try to change my attitude toward chopping vegetables. Whereas I used to see it as an obstacle to get through in order to get dinner on the table, I decided to learn to enjoy it. I can now honestly say that preparing vegetables has become a relaxing part of my day. It can be almost meditative. Put on some music and chop away.
10. Canned or Frozen is Still Good for YouSome vegetables actually have more nutrition when frozen (or even canned) near the field in which they were grown than when carted fresh for thousands of miles. Although I've focused on fresh vegetables because I think they taste better, there is no shame in nuking some frozen broccoli for dinner in a pinch.
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Grist and Climate Politics
by Matt Stoller, Thu May 17, 2007 at 02:04:12 PM EDT
Bill Richardson came out with his energy plan today. Dodd, Edwards, and Richardson are now out with proposals to deal with climate change, even as it becomes clearer every day that we dramatically underestimated the scope of the problem. I'm nearing the point where I cannot take a candidate seriously who does not make a drastic cut in carbon their top priority. If we don't deal with this now, our civilization is over. It's that simple.
With that said, it's worth noting that Obama's climate plan is nonsense and a sop to the coal industry (in contrast to Jon Tester, who is responsible and sees a role for coal). This isn't a deal-killer, since no plans actually get implemented exactly as written in a Presidential campaign, but it should disabuse all of us of the notion that Obama represents a new kind of politics or is a progressive. He's not. At this point, he's just another centrist candidate pushing incrementalist policies. There's no there there.
I don't know anything about Clinton's plan, while Grist seems to like that of John Edwards. Other friends I respect say that Edwards' plan makes a lot of sense. Regardless of the nominee, expect to hear lots of carping from wingnuts about how much carbon is being used discussing global warming. And I'm going to guess that the emergency is going to become more obvious every year, as the dialogue has changed dramatically this year. So the political capital for extreme action will be there in a year or so.
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Ruslana Lyzhichko has recently visited Warsaw where she urged European politicians to introduce sanctions against the Ukrainian powers. Ruslana has spent the past 2,5 months mostly at the rallies in central Kyiv. Today she is the star and tribune of Maidan. That is why Ruslana and editor-in-chief of charter97.org Natallia Radzina talked mostly about politics, not music.
- Just call me Ruslana, forget about formalities, we don't need them. We're working with the same task, - Ruslana starts the conversation. - Do you know how I am feeling right now? Completely fearless! If they want to shoot at us, let them shoot. If they want to beat us, let them beat. We are not afraid! I was standing in Grushevski Street, a guy was covering me from snipers with a shield, can you believe that? I was standing there with no helmet, no bullet-proof vest. People were pushing me away saying "Leave, they're shooting!" I was standing close to a barrel because it was warmer there and I didn't want to move to a safer spot because it was colder (laughing).
I have no fear, even though they want s to be afraid. Look here, I've received a text message. Some people who call themselves "Russian monarchists" have announced a war against me and suggest that I should hide in the U.S. otherwise they'll shoot me dead from a machine gun (laughing). All my friends and even lawyers get similar texts.
- As I know from my Belarusian experience, in the end such threats are translated into action.
- Yes, I understand. People called me and said that what happened to Dima Bulatov will happen to me unless I step aside. They even called my landlady to remind her that I had been warned. You're right, they intimidate first and then decide what to do next.
- Do you think they will actually dare? You're a celebrity…
- Let's not speak about it, OK? God will protect me, I hope (Ruslana crosses herself).
- About your visit to Warsaw. You've been in to Brussels not long ago, soon you'll go to Strasbourg. Does it make you an ambassador of free Ukraine?
- Sounds great! Will you be my image-maker? I like how it sounds – ambassador of free Ukraine…
I call Maidan a part of European Ukraine. This is an island of freedom that we have won and where it is easier to breathe despite all provocations. Cynicism was off-scale. Sick homeless people were brought to Maidan to contaminate others. Supplies of water, food, wood, bio-WC and electricity were hampered. Even the subway was shut down.
When I come to Maidan I see lots of provocateurs. Recently demonstrators have discovered and brought out several "titushkas" armed with knives. These people can do anything in darkness.
But where am I going with that? It is very important that I stay active in Europe. People here get used to the events in Ukraine…
- The way they got used to the Belarusian dictatorship.
- Yes, people can get used to anything. I do want to come to Europe and say "Stop!" First of all, people should not get used to that. Second, we must do something about it. Third, it may soon become Europe's problem, too.
The European Parliament has taken a resolution regarding Ukraine. The voting was quick because everyone was aware of the threat. We don't know the limits of potential aggression. If given an opportunity, they will not stop at anything: cleansing of Maidan, intimidation of people, split of Ukraine, conflict zone in Crimea, civil war… Where is the limit? What do they need – to destroy Ukraine, to give the power to their envoys? Nobody fully understands this scenario, which is very dangerous. You can feel the enemies with your gut, but you cannot see them.
All this time that I have spent at Maidan I have been asking myself and people around me from the stage: who needs all that, and why? We still cannot understand why the students were beaten up on November 30th. Everything is much deeper and worse that it may seem at first.
It is hard to believe that this is the country we're living in. I have operated in the autopilot mode for a while. Before, at least my self-preservation instinct was alive. I used to wake up in the morning and ask myself, "Is it over now?" And now I don't even ask such questions. I just try to do everything to prevent new victims, to help people.
You know, I had an odd feeling one year before Maidan. I made a video for my song Euphoria. Its story is a precise reflection of what is happening today at Maidan. How could I know this in 2012? In the beginning of the video a musician playing a bandura, our national instrument, is in prison. And there is this text: "Ukraine in near future". Then I am thrown to prison and find myself among other young people who are being beaten, terrorized, tortured… They are assaulted by similar batons that the students have been beaten up with. Finally we storm out from the cages and see Kyiv. The city is partially destructed. Then the sun rises. We are seeing it all now, we will win, but the victory will be hard.
How could I see it back then, in 2012, during the European Championship in football? At first, we dedicated the video to the Pavlichenkos' case (a father and his son were charged for murder of a Kyiv judge, both deny the crime), and together with football fans we demanded their release.
- Can Europe hear you?
- Yes. Moreover, these trips prove to be very useful. Some politicians are in the final phase of making decisions whether to support Ukraine. Some of them see that I raise awareness in the society, and they have to act. It helps many people to get a better understanding of the situation because they see that I'm not a politician, I don't belong to any political party and that I stand on Maidan as an artist.
That is why I am glad that I still have this opportunity. In general, I believe that this is the first time I can make a change with my name, and I'm happy to use it this way.
- During a press-conference in Warsaw you urged Europe to impose sanctions against the Ukrainian regime and the oligarchs that support Yanukovich. Why is it so crucial today to have sanctions against our countries' regimes?
- The power in the country is usurped. The police, courts, military – everything is tamed. Yanukovich managed to change the Constitution, subdue all ruling institutions and now he is taking all decisions alone. He has the majority of votes in the parliament and all tools necessary to sustain lawlessness. That is why he said that we're not moving towards the European Union, but that we'll join the Customs Union. He was convinced that he was given total control.
But there is a risk that a person who gains so much power starts to feel unpunishable. We need sanctions to stop such people who follow criminal orders and commit these crimes.
Only sanctions can stop Yanukovich's team. You don't need to go to school to understand that.
- Do you agree that Ukraine has been "lukashenkanized"?
- In the former USSR the powers use the same methods to suppress rallies. They have the same signature. As soon as people walk out to the streets with a peaceful protest, their demonstrations are broken up. We have seen it in Belarus, when it was banned to even clap one's hands, and quite recently in Moscow.
The old school of keeping people in fear has existed since Stalin times. Today we're living in the 21st century, but still we see same old Soviet Union – just from a different angle. But the young generation, all progressive people who strive for development will not allow restoration of the USSR. Only passive people whose individuality and personality have been demolished share this ideology.
Today there are many people who can think and analyze, and we choose to leave the USSR for a European future.
The Ukrainian powers ignored Maidan for two months. They try to break it up, even though all democratic countries allow peaceful protests. People have the right for peaceful gatherings to express their discontent. Otherwise it is a dictatorship.
Sanctions are the only language that dictators understand, so when they try to suppress peaceful demonstrations, we have nothing left but to appeal to the civilized world and urge them to freeze bank accounts of the dictators – in other words, to speak the language that they use with their people.
- In your opinion, how will the situation develop?
- I am an optimist. I know that my place is there at Maidan. We must send good thoughts of peace, optimism and tranquility. It is crucial that as many people as possible come to all Ukrainian maidans.
I can tell you one thing. I can feel that it will end well, because the Ukrainians have very calm and peaceful mentality, we are not an aggressive people. They are trying to make us look like some radicals, but it is mere propaganda, and it is obvious who's behind it. But they are not telling the whole truth, which is sad. We act this way because people had been assaulted, tortured, intimidated even before the "laws of January 16".
I am convinced that if any other country would adopt such vicious laws that prohibit street gatherings for any reason – wedding, concert or birthday celebration, its people would do the same thing. How can we live under such laws? This is much worse than just a curfew, this reminds of an attempt to restore Stalin regime.
We couldn't live with it, and the freedom-loving people of Ukraine have demonstrated that they are fearless. Unfortunately, this was the only thing that Yanukovich understood. Until now he hasn't even heard of Maidan, and suddenly he is ready for a discussion with the opposition. What a coincidence!
I can't imagine a situation where Ukrainians would give up. No matter whether our fight will be brief or long, we will prevail. I don't see another scenario. A freedom-loving horse always shakes a bad rider off its back. Nobody can put Ukraine on its knees.
- You have entered politics twice, and both times were crucial: first during the Orange revolution and now during Maidan. Meanwhile, you leave politics during "periods of peace". For example, in 2006 you were elected a deputy of the Superior Rada, but afterwards you refused from the mandate.
- I enter politics when I know I'm needed there. It all started when I read online that our government put a halt on all negotiations on association with the EU because, according to the government, the Customs Union was a better option. I read the news five, or maybe ten times, then I said to my husband: "Sasha, I don't believe it. Can it be true?" And he told me: "It must be a provocation. We must have misunderstood something." And so we decided to join Maidan.
When we came there, lots of people had already gathered at the square. There was a car with two small loudspeakers. I took a microphone and started to perform. I couldn't just be quiet. We had to show that we mean it. We were extremely patient with Yanukovich, we shut our eyes when common people lost their businesses, when middle class was being destroyed, when Yulia Tymoshenko and Yuri Lutsenko were thrown behind the bars. My friend who owned a network of radio stations lost everything. This regime has done so much bad for common people that nobody wants to support it even for money. Their Antimaidan won't last more than a week.
That is why, just like during the Orange revolution, I realized that it was time. During the first days, more than 200 thousand people went out to the streets, the city center in Kyiv was filled with people. Then they left because they didn't know what to do. But we decided to stay and spend night at Maidan. And gradually more and more people stayed with us…
- How does your family feel about you staying at Maidan for days?
- My parents used to be with me, but not anymore because it hurts too much. My husband Sasha is with me 24 hours, apart from my foreign trips. Sasha was a member of the Lviv student brotherhood of the 90s. He is a theoretical physicist, graduate of the Lviv University, student of Vakarchuk senior. He started lots of hunger strikes, was expelled and went to Georgia, where at those times there were military actions. Sasha is a very brave person. The student generation of the 90s has lead Ukraine to independence, and my husband is not afraid of any texts or threats. People of Lviv are generally very strong; we know what it means to fight for Ukraine. And this is not nationalism, this is simple patriotism.
- All this time at Maidan must have affected your job.
- I do miss giving concerts. I haven't had a normal concert routine for more than 2,5 months. This has never happened before.
I miss the scene so much! I dream of music at nights, or during those hours when I sleep because I spend nights as Maidan. But I feel such profound satisfaction of being able to do something… It gives me strength. Great strength.
- In Belarus, pop-artists often get perks from the regime. People are told by their supervisors at work, school or military to come to their concerts. Many artists perform at concerts and corporate parties where Lukashenka or his officials are among the guests. What kind of phenomenon is it? Mutual love of pop-culture and dictatorship?
- Pop-culture differs between former USSR countries. Indeed, glamour pop in other countries is also fond luxury - gold, diamonds, very posh life style - but not to the same extent as here, in our countries. J. Lo and Lady Gaga are paid millions at corporate parties in the former USSR, which is impossible in the USA.
Our officials know how to party. Their parties are the most expensive, they can afford to book Elton John and spend massive amount of money. But whose money is it? It is the people's money, which is frightening. They steal this money from the people.
That is why a protest of pop-artists would be very appropriate. They could at least take a distance from the powers. There are other ways to earn money. However, I will not call them to do anything, they are my colleagues and this is their business.
- Well, I really cannot call you a pop-artist.
- I work with pop-music, but my style is a bit different, unconventional, with elements of rock and folk. I'm more hippy than glam.
By the way, there are mostly rock-musicians at Maidan, only a few pop-artists.
- In Belarus, many musicians try to keep distance from politics because they don't want to be blacklisted. What is your advice to these people?
- You can keep away from politicians, but politics is the life of our country, we cannot ignore it. We need to show courage. We should participate in the life of our country. If you disagree with the way your country lives, you should speak about it. You cannot just step aside, don't be afraid.
- "Who but not us?" Why don't people ask themselves this simple question?
- We need time, people should become more mature. I like how Ukrainians aren't afraid. This is just great. It is not humble to say so, but we were the first to win the Eurovision and the first to start a revolution (Ruslana laughs).
- Fortunately, there is more freedom in Ukraine than in Belarus.
- Yes, it is true. I do agree that there is more freedom in Ukraine than in Belarus. Yanukovich cannot establish his dictatorship here. But what they have done to Ukraine during the past two months is terrifying. It wasn't that bad even in the 90s, at the demonstrations during the collapse of the USSR. Even then the KGB used much more humane methods. How can anyone pour water from water jets at people when it is minus degree outside? How can anyone shoot people?
- You were in Belarus in 2012 and performed during the song competition for Eurovision. In 2010 our country went through what basically was a military turnover. Dozens of thousands of people came to a demonstration that Lukashenka's military broke up. Political prisoners are still tortured in jails. Will you go to Belarus again under Lukashenka's rule if authorities invite you?
- Let me reply with an example. The mayor of Prague banned Yanukovich from coming to his city. It was his protest against the dictator. This is exactly what we, demonstrating Ukrainians, need. In my view, the mayor of Prague deserves standing applauds for his move that in fact is very brave. I also appreciate that mayors of some Ukrainian cities have announced that they don't want to have Yanukovich as the president.
That is why as a singer I will not go to Lukashenka's Minsk – if it can encourage Belarusians. I just disagree with his dictatorship. This will be my solidarity with Belarusians. But I am sure that I won't get an invitation to come to Belarus. They don't need this type of Ruslana. What if I say something unpleasant in an interview?
- Today Belarusians are showing solidarity with Euromaidan. Many Belarusian have come to Kyiv, Belarusian Mikhail Zhiznevski was one of the killed defenders of Maidan. What would you like to tell those Belarusians who live in tyranny and fight for their freedom?
- Mikhail Zhiznevski was such a handsome boy, I even have a photo with him. I remember him well. At the funeral, I put a Ukrainian flag on his coffin…
By the way, the fact that it was a Belarusian who died doesn't have to be a coincidence. It seems that the victims were chosen very carefully. A Belarusian, an Armenian and a person from Lviv died. Residents of Lviv saw that they can be beaten up to death in the woods, Belarusians saw that they can be punished for interfering with our life, the Armenians were taught a lesson, too. They don't seem to be random victims, and nor does any other victim of Maidan: Dima Bulatov, Tania Chornovil, Igor Lutsenko. I believe that analysts from special services have been involved.
If a Belarusian dies for Ukraine's freedom, then you can win your own freedom, too. And be sure that the Ukrainians will support you in this fight. It will be a normal reaction to the Belarusian's death at Maidan.
- In other words, you will come to support the Belarusian Square?
- Of course. Support will be a normal reaction from our part. We need solidarity. We need not be afraid. Dictatorships are not as powerful as we think they are. We are many! We just should be together. Dictators are afraid of gatherings; they are powerless in front of many people.
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Midfielder Crofts, who played in the Premier League for Norwich, believes the versatile right-winger signed from Lewes has the talent and temperament to go a lot further.
He said of March: "I wasn't surprised by the way he played, because he is more than capable of doing that.
"I see him day in and day out and I know what ability he's got. We saw him in pre-season against Norwich when he came on and scored.
"He is capable of that and on another day he'd have got a couple of goals. His performance was superb and he's got a really bright future.
"He's a quiet lad, a humble lad. He's got his feet on the ground and I've got real hopes for him. I think he can have a really good career if he keeps working hard.
"We've got some really top wingers but he's shown people what he is all about and has a great future ahead of him.
"I don't have to say about him keeping his feet on the ground, because he's not that type of lad at all. He goes past people with ease and he works hard when he doesn't have the ball as well, so they are really good signs."
Albion's safe passage means their home game against Leeds in the Championship, scheduled for January 25, will have to be rearranged.
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6:47am Mon 6 Jan 14
albionbloke says...
7:14am Mon 6 Jan 14
saraman says...
Also, what a revelation Chicksen was on Saturday. Next season these three lads will be first team regulars if we can keep them.
9:16am Mon 6 Jan 14
seagullsays says...
Whilst I think Buckley can be a great player on his day, he's injury prone, very inconsistent, and is too lightweight in a challenge. Orlandi and Lua Lua are also injury prone,and I think having two on the books is just about ok, but three is a liability. I realise March hasn't proved quality with consistency yet but think he looks the part. Might sound harsh, but that's football.
11:06am Mon 6 Jan 14
Joel'sGrandad says...
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