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The decision on the New Green Code for Seattle, that's alarmed gardeners, nurserypeople and even urban farmers, has been postponed. Thanks to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show for posting an update late this afternoon.
The City of Seattle listened to the landscape industry, and to the many of you who commented on Plant Talk and Facebook, and they've shelved the new codes for now.
The plan is to reconsider them jointly with industry professionals in 2013.
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Do you work with someone who seems to get away with murder? Does it seem like they hardly do any work at all, while you are killing yourself to keep up with your workload?
You are not alone, my friends. The problem is common and currently being experienced by fellow Wiz-dom reader Lois. Lois wrote "It's driving me crazy. It seems so unfair. I'm working so hard and I have to watch Sandy sit there all day doing practically nothing. How can I get my boss to see what is really going on?"
Oh, Lois. I feel for you. I too have worked with others who never seemed to do their share of the work. It bothered me so much that it started to have a negative effect on my attitude. I wondered why I was working so hard if others weren't.
I just couldn't understand why my boss was letting one particularly lazy co-worker get away with so much. Not only was she glaringly unproductive, but she spent her time doing personal things that were really blatant like talking on the phone - a lot - and paying bills. It was insane.
Here I was giving my all - staying late, working weekends, and here was this loser down the way who didn't do anything during regular work hours, let alone during other times.
I was ready to lose it. I was young and outspoken, and out for justice. It wasn't fair! Not to me or to the other co-workers who were working as hard as I was. Why was she able to get away with this? Was my boss aware of this incredible injustice? Why wasn't she fired? I wanted answers and I wanted results!
Back in those days I didn't quite understand how things worked in the corporate world. I was fresh out of college and thought I had it all figured out. It seemed pretty simple to me. You're an unproductive worker, you get fired. You're a productive worker, you get rewarded. I thought it was so simple.
So anyway I was steaming mad. I had had enough and I was ready to get to the bottom of things. But before I confronted my boss, I did something really smart. I called my mentor.
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No, we're not really fighting, we're debating. Please let me know whether you like the X positions on this drawing or the O positions on the drawing. One is mine and the other is my husbands. Whether X or O, they will be on dimmer.
All lights will be recessed cans. NO pendant above the island. However there WILL be a pendant above the main sink. (Not indicated here. We're only debating cans in the work area.) The open space to the right of the island is the breakfast room with a ceiling fan + light above the table. Also, at the bottom of the drawing, outside of view, is a litte bump out area with 2 recessed cans. Uppers will include under cabinet lights. Thanks. |
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Depending on how much natural light you have in there... I'd probably go with the 0's adding the x over the island. But if it's a really bright kitchen, maybe that's overkill. What color are your cabs and flooring, etc. Will it tend to be a bright kitchen or darker? I'd think that would dictate the amount of lighting overall. |
Thanks, deedles. We'll have white cabinets, soapstone, and a hardwood floor. And, in the time since I posted my question, the GC and electrician made the same recommendation that you did. :) |
BOOM! Point for me! See. It all works out. Wait, who is the x and who is the 0? :) |
I agree with deedles - and your gc. I think you'd really miss having a light over the island if you skip it. Yes - who is X and who is 0? |
Agree with Xs + Os, with the island X on a separate switch. |
- Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Fri, Nov 9, 12 at 10:27
Personally I'd go with the O's, but then I'd add two pendants centered along the length of the island, spaced at 0.2 L and 0.8 L as show in my wonderful drawing below: |
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Husband is X. I am O. :) |
I would recommend X with some pendant or Chandy above the island. Especially if you have a task lighting pendant over the sink, I think 6 cans making googly eyes may be too much light. |
Peridot: so now he should give you a kiss and you should give him a hug since you were both somewhat correct separately and absolutely correct together! Two heads are better than one! What are your thoughts on not having a pendant? (btw, I'm voting no pendant over my peninsula so as to keep the thing wide open, visually speaking. Well as of NOW I'm voting that way, lol) |
You're right, deedles. We'll celebrate the "tie" with a hug and a kiss. ;-) As for pendants, I just think they're eye-level clutter that disrupt the openness of a space. I tested my opinion by hanging some plastic cups at varying heights in the spot above the island. Yup. Hated them. No fan of chandeliers in our kitchen, either. We only have 8 foot ceilings. So, I don't want anything to make it feel shorter. |
- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Fri, Nov 9, 12 at 12:26
Maybe I'm missing some light sources here, but cans, in order to light countertop work areas, need to be centered over the edge of the countertop. They don't work to light your counters if they are placed in the aisle behind the counters and, hence, your body. How large is the island? It looks to me like you're going to need two cans above it. |
Thought it was just me and I was missing something I would move the cans closer to the countertop and put a separate light/chandy over the island It is easier to wire now than later... In any case, I go with the Os but moved closer to the cabs Better to have too much than too little light in the kitchen! |
breezygirl, the X's and O's are not drawn in the exact spot where they'll end up. They'll be closer to the edges of/above the counters. The island is 2' x 6'. Now you've got me thinking about 2 instead of 1. |
The first thing I noticed was there was no light over the sink. (There's a window, but that's no help when it's dark outside.) I would move the cans. One directly over sink. One in front of stove, one in front of fridge, one in front of the desk area (or is that a prep sink? if so, 2 over that area), then 2 over the island. I would probably put one over the counter to the left of the main sink too, as one centered over that sink will leave that counterspace kind of dark. |
- Posted by drbeanie2000 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 9, 12 at 16:02
I agree with deb52899 about two lights for the island. Our ceilings are only 89" and we put in two flush mounted "pendants" over our island. They only come down 12" or so, definitely not at eye level even for my tall husband! Our island is not as big as some, at 36" x 60" + countertop overhang, but we still felt we needed two lights, and are always grateful that we did it. But then, you can see from the picture that we have a LOT of lights. |
A six foot island would probably need more than one can. I agree with that observation. Now you've got me looking at lighting, lol.... |
drbeanie, where did you get those pendants? Sorry, don't mean to hijack, peridot44! Nancy |
My kitchen is a little bit wider, but I have 3 rows of 3 recessed lights, plus a pendant over the sink. You can't have too much light and then just use a dimmer for adjusting. |
Thanks for the feedback, everyone. The electrician finished yesterday. We ended up with... |
Sounds perfect. Good decisions! |
How about a picture? |
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Mon, May 21, 12 at 0:57
Not a heat related issue - I love the range and my children know that it gets hot. But as for the main door on a 48" Bluestar do the following pictures say that there is a problem with the door? (The movers did not use it as a lifting point.
And the following dumped out of the simmer burner... I am completely ok with it since I know what it is - I just thought I should note it.
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Nora: I had that exact same issue one time after puting my range back together after cleaning it. It was really simple to fix but I honestly don't remember what I did. I think I either took the door off and put it back on or I simply pushed on the top (or was it the bottom near the hinge?). And it went back into its proper seating. Hope that info helps. |
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What dumped out of the simmer burner? |
Looks like beads from bead blasting or more likely, tumbling/ barrel finishing. |
Concerning the beads, I think Alexr is right about it in one-way or another. They are basically leftovers from the manufacturing process. I should have taken a better shot so I did :) |
TyGuy - We tried taking off the door and re-attaching it, pushing the bottom and the top to no avail... (not hard mind you). The misalignment persists. I turned off all of the lights in the kitchen and tossed a couple of flashlights into the main oven to see if it seals correctly and I was only able to see a pin-prick of light here or there. Do you think I should contact anyone about it? |
I would have someone take a look at it. |
Absolutely! Even a pin prick will let a lot of heat out. Plus it doesn't look good and just "isn't right". |
Alexr/TYGuy, So "adell's appliance in Manteca, CA" is not calling back... Do you know of anyone that I can contact? |
Absolutely horrible. I wish all dealers were trevor. Contact mandy at bluestar. She is amazing and will look after you. firstname.lastname@example.com |
I forgot to mention, send her the pics in the email as well. Good luck |
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Attorney James Logan Jr. gave the Bradley County Board of Education an update on where it stood with the issue of previously collected liquor-by-the-drink taxes during its Thursday night meeting.
He brought with him Gary Hayes, a county government consultant with the County Technical Advisory Service, who explained how his organization had worked with other counties on liquor tax disputes throughout the state.
Logan, who is representing the school board on its current dispute, told the board that the Bradley County Commission had at its most recent meeting deferred the decision of whether or not to pursue any legal action to the school board, saying it was "the party of interest."
Cleveland City Council members were planning to meet with the county school board members on Monday to discuss the issue, which stems from the school board believing the city government owes it money.
State law dictates a 15 percent tax be charged on liquor sold by the drink on the premises of places like restaurants. Tennessee Code Annotated 57-4-306, which concerns the "consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises," dictates that "one half of the proceeds shall be expended and distributed in the same manner as the county property tax for schools is expended and distributed."
Counties with populations between 27,900 and 27,920, "according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any proceeds expended and distributed to municipalities which do not operate their own school systems separate from the county are required to remit one half of their proceeds of the gross receipts liquor-by-the-drink tax to the county school fund."
This part of the law has been debated by cities and counties statewide. Hayes said it all started when a consultant with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service was working with a city in Tennessee last fall and found the city had not been properly distributing to the county school system there. Because of that, CTAS began looking into the matter as well.
"That kind of mushroomed into taking a look at all of our counties statewide," Hayes said.
That led to many local governments finding themselves in the same situation Cleveland and Bradley County are in now.
Hayes said CTAS's interpretation of the state law means it believes the city of Cleveland owes the Bradley County Schools system tax revenues that date back to 1980. As of the end of the previous fiscal year, which ended in June 2013, he said the amount the city owed the county school system was "right at" $725,000. Because months have passed since that figure was discovered, he added that the amount has continued to increase each month since.
The city of Cleveland has in the past taken issue with that claim because of the part of the state law that says it concerns "municipalities which do not operate their own school systems separate from the county."
The city does in fact operate its own school system.
Logan said there were various actions the school board could take in terms of negotiating payment or pursuing litigation, but it all depended on what would come from the meeting with the city on Monday.
"I'd love to believe we can get closer to making a resolution," Logan said.
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The first Miss Sunshine Pageant held on May 17 at Ooltewah United Methodist Church was a huge success with 13 ladies participating.
The pageant was put on by Macy Wynn, and was an event of Friday Night Lights, a recreational activity program for adults with special needs founded by Bryan Gentry.
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Bryan Gentry, who served as master of ceremonies, said, "Macy Wynn chose a special Bible verse as the theme of the pageant, Song of Solomon 4:7: "You are absolutely beautiful, my darling, with no imperfection in you. The 2014 Miss Sunshine Pageant was a tremendous success! More than 200 people were in attendance.
"The young ladies were overjoyed with their performances which included evening gown competition, interview questions and individual talent. Macy was thrilled with this year's pageant and was overwhelmed by such positive comments from members of the audience. Macy stated she was already looking forward to hopefully having a Miss Sunshine Pageant next year!"
Volunteers and staff from Studio Three Salon and Spa did the contestants' hair. Winners included Miss Sunshine, Nicole Reed; the "George Maupin" Escort Award, Dustin Crumbley; Best Interview, Heather Collins; Prettiest Smile, Leslie Burnett; Prettiest Hair, Susan Turner; Prettiest Dress, Jessica McFarland; Best Song, Torrie Stephens; Best Dance, Lynda Phillips; Most Entertaining, Katie Bolden; Most Talented, Amanda McCord; Most Photogenic, Brittany Wynn; Best Personality, Cissy Kirkpatrick; Most Unique, Hannah Elam; Miss Spirit, Brenda Holder; and People's Choice, Emily Conn.


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Our stunning country villa 'Sunnyside' is located on a vineyard between forests and fields above the Pillnitz Castle. You will live in a lovely renovated cultural landmark surrounded by a 6000 m2 vast garden with a lot of fruit trees, patios and fire pits. In the garden you can play table tennis, in front of the house boules. The vacation apartments are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors with separate entrances. They are very tastefully furnished with antiques. You will have a wonderful view of the scenery from all rooms and balconies. If you like to be in South France or Tuscany and prefer a demanding, artistic ambiance, then you will feel very comfortable here. You can go on beautiful hikes right from in front of the front door for 'Sunnyside'. Each apartment has a large compound with an absolutely undisturbed seat with a Hollywood swing. City center - 25 min. to the city center with a car, Pillnitz Castle in 4 MIn.
Further information about the apartment: For people who are looking for tranquility and inspiration, but also for families that value diverse excursions and prefer a beautiful surrounding where they can come back to every day and where they can stay without being bored - our vacation apartment is ideal for everyone. We have designed so that it is like the vacation that we had with our daughter in southern France and Tuscany, with a lot of attention to detail and an unobtrusive charm that gives you space to feel comfortable. There are countless possibilities on the property to play, relax and if you visit us next fall, then to eat unsprayed apples from the mixed orchards.
Further information: If you walk along the Poeten path for 10 minutes from the house, you will get to a look out point called 'Zuckerhut'. From here you will have a stunning view of the historical city center of Dresden and the Frauenkirche. You can go horseback riding by multiple stables nearby.
Further details: The house has a moving story and was built in 1904 by a family of nobility from Bültzingslöwen. Until 120, it was a lively meeting point for artists and communal circles from Dresden. For example the Brookhaus family, the artist Paula Modersohn Becker with her husband Otto Modersohn, Russian opera divas and celebrated pianists. Authors, bankers, publishers and artists all have regular entries in the old guestbook. The property was restored with care and preservation and serves as an important cultural landmark belonging to the city of Dresden.
An absolutely, secluded location in a nature park reserve with romantic hiking trails by the front door. Here you follow the traces of Weber and Wagner, relax by streams and regenerate yourself in one of the scenic excursion inns. Nearby you will find the hunting paths of August the Strong and his palace Pillnitz with a fantastic palace garden. From 'Sunnyside' downstream by the Elb, you can reach the historical city center of Dresden with all of its cultural treasures like the Semper Opera, painting gallery from the green arches or the lively new district with a 25 minute drive. Upstream, only 12km away is the national park 'Saxon Switzerland', our Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the absolute paradise for those who like to hike and climb. Here you will also find open-air theaters, the cliff stage Rathen and ponds for boating. A clean, large lake for swimming is located 8 km away. The Stolpen castle is 12 km away, hunting castle Moritzburg 18 km, stable and renaissance castle Schönfeld 1 km.
Other Activities: climbing in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Golf: A golf course is located in Ullersdorf - 10 km away.
Ski: You can go skiing directly from in front of the house! This possibility exists for cross country skiers. Descents can be reached in the Erz Mountains about a 45 minute drive away, here you will find multiple small ski areas with about 2-4 decents with different levels of difficulty. Skis and accessories can be rented. You can also go sledding at the two great decents by the mountain by our house (length: 400 and 800 m on the nearby mountain) towards the Elbe. Sleds and cross country skis are available for you!
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DOJ Settles Over Hijab
October 24, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
DOJ Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced today that it has entered into a consent decree with the Board of Education of Berkeley School District 87 in Berkeley, Ill. that, if approved by the court, will resolve a religious accommodations lawsuit filed in December 2010. In its lawsuit, the United States alleged that the school district violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of Safoorah Khan, a Muslim teacher at McArthur Middle School. "Employees should not have to choose between practicing their religion and their jobs," said Thomas Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "The facts of this case show the consequences of an employer refusing to engage in any interactive process to understand and work with an employee to find an accommodation of the employee's religious beliefs that will not cause undue hardship to the employer. We are pleased that Berkeley School District has agreed to implement a training program that puts into place an interactive process to ensure that each request for a religious accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted if it poses no undue hardship on the school district." The government's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, alleged that Ms. Khan requested an unpaid leave of absence in December 2008 to perform Hajj, a pilgrimage required by her religion, Islam. According to the complaint, Berkeley School District denied Ms. Khan a reasonable accommodation of her religious practice, compelling Ms. Khan to choose between her job and her religious beliefs, thus forcing her discharge. The United States also alleged that the school district maintains a policy under which it refuses to grant leave to non-tenured teachers as an accommodation for their religious practices if the leave requested is not already provided for in the school district's leave policy. The lawsuit was based on a charge of discrimination filed by Ms. Khan with the Chicago District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). After investigating Ms. Khan's charge, finding reasonable cause to believe that Berkeley School District had discriminated against Ms. Khan, and unsuccessfully attempting to conciliate the matter, the EEOC referred the charge to the Department of Justice.
Under the terms of the consent decree, Berkeley School District will pay $75,000 to Ms. Khan for lost back pay, compensatory damages and attorneys' fees. Berkeley School District also is required to develop and distribute a religious accommodation policy consistent with Title VII's requirement to reasonably accommodate the religious beliefs, practices and/or observances of all employees and prospective employees. In addition, Berkeley School District is required to provide mandatory training on religious accommodation to all board of education members, supervisors, managers, administrators and human resources officials who participate in decisions on religious accommodation requests made by its employees and prospective employees. This is the first lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice as a result of a pilot project designed to ensure vigorous enforcement of Title VII against state and local governmental employers by enhancing cooperation between the EEOC and the Civil Rights Division. "As the favorable resolution of this case demonstrates, closer collaboration between the EEOC and the Department of Justice will strengthen the enforcement of this nation's civil rights laws," said Jacqueline A. Berrien, Chair of the EEOC. "Our partnership is critical to ensuring that workplaces are free of bias." Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin or religion, and prohibits retaliation against an employee who opposes an unlawful employment practice, or because the employee has made a charge or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under the Act. More information about Title VII and other federal employment laws is available on the Department of Justice website at www.usdoj.gov/crt/emp/index.html
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its website at www.eeoc.gov
The Texas Unmiracle
August 18, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Paul Krugman
As expected, Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, has announced that he is running for president. And we already know what his campaign will be about: faith in miracles.
Some of these miracles will involve things that you're liable to read in the Bible. But if he wins the Republican nomination, his campaign will probably center on a more secular theme: the alleged economic miracle in Texas, which, it's often asserted, sailed through the Great Recession almost unscathed thanks to conservative economic policies.
And Mr. Perry will claim that he can restore prosperity to America by applying the same policies at a national level.
So what you need to know is that the Texas miracle is a myth, and more broadly that Texan experience offers no useful lessons on how to restore national full employment.
It's true that Texas entered recession a bit later than the rest of America, mainly because the state's still energy-heavy economy was buoyed by high oil prices through the first half of 2008. Also, Texas was spared the worst of the housing crisis, partly because it turns out to have surprisingly strict regulation of mortgage lending.
Despite all that, however, from mid-2008 onward unemployment soared in Texas, just as it did almost everywhere else.
In June 2011, the Texas unemployment rate was 8.2 percent. That was less than unemployment in collapsed-bubble states like California and Florida, but it was slightly higher than the unemployment rate in New York, and significantly higher than the rate in Massachusetts. By the way, one in four Texans lacks health insurance, the highest proportion in the nation, thanks largely to the state's small-government approach.
Meanwhile, Massachusetts has near-universal coverage thanks to health reform very similar to the "job-killing" Affordable Care Act.
So where does the notion of a Texas miracle come from? Mainly from widespread misunderstanding of the economic effects of population growth.
For this much is true about Texas: It has, for many decades, had much faster population growth than the rest of America — about twice as fast since 1990. Several factors underlie this rapid population growth: a high birth rate, immigration from Mexico, and inward migration of Americans from other states, who are attracted to Texas by its warm weather and low cost of living, low housing costs in particular.
And just to be clear, there's nothing wrong with a low cost of living.
In particular, there's a good case to be made that zoning policies in many states unnecessarily restrict the supply of housing, and that this is one area where Texas does in fact do something right.
But what does population growth have to do with job growth? Well, the high rate of population growth translates into above-average job growth through a couple of channels. Many of the people moving to Texas — retirees in search of warm winters, middle-class Mexicans in search of a safer life — bring purchasing power that leads to greater local employment. At the same time, the rapid growth in the Texas work force keeps wages low — almost 10 percent of Texan workers earn the minimum wage or less, well above the national average — and these low wages give corporations an incentive to move production to the Lone Star State.
So Texas tends, in good years and bad, to have higher job growth than the rest of America. But it needs lots of new jobs just to keep up with its rising population — and as those unemployment comparisons show, recent employment growth has fallen well short of what's needed.
If this picture doesn't look very much like the glowing portrait Texas boosters like to paint, there's a reason: the glowing portrait is false.
Still, does Texas job growth point the way to faster job growth in the nation as a whole? No.
What Texas shows is that a state offering cheap labor and, less important, weak regulation can attract jobs from other states.
I believe that the appropriate response to this insight is "Well, duh."
The point is that arguing from this experience that depressing wages and dismantling regulation in America as a whole would create more jobs — which is, whatever Mr. Perry may say, what Perrynomics amounts to in practice — involves a fallacy of composition: every state can't lure jobs away from every other state.
In fact, at a national level lower wages would almost certainly lead to fewer jobs — because they would leave working Americans even less able to cope with the overhang of debt left behind by the housing bubble, an overhang that is at the heart of our economic problem.
So when Mr. Perry presents himself as the candidate who knows how to create jobs, don't believe him. His prescriptions for job creation would work about as well in practice as his prayer-based attempt to end Texas's crippling drought.
Tips on Negotiating a Sound Physician Agreement
August 18, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Adil Daudi, Esq.
I was recently invited to speak at the Michigan State University Radiology Department, in front of their Residents, on a topic that is very much overlooked by new physicians, or even experienced physicians: Understanding their employment agreement.
More and more physicians entering into their profession are ignoring some of basic concepts that come with their agreement. However, there is always one clause that is never ignored – their salary. While the complexity and details of a contract can vary with depending on the employer and location, certain clauses must always be addressed. This article will illustrate the three (3) primary areas of concern that every physician, whether new or experienced, should take into consideration when negotiating their Physician Employment Agreement.
Non-Compete Agreements:
A non-compete agreement is a restriction placed on you that bars you from practicing with competitors within a specific geographic area and within a specific period of time. Two factors that should be considered: (a) Whether the state you are working in enforces non-compete agreements (Michigan does as of 1987); and (b) if your state does, are the restrictions placed on you reasonable.
In order to determine reasonableness, courts have laid out three (3) elements: (1) Geographic area; (2) Duration; and (3) Market Description.
Geographic area: In Michigan, courts have established that a 50-mile radius is deemed reasonable. Therefore, if you are terminated from your employment and you are seeking employment, anything within 50-miles from your previous employer will be unacceptable.
Duration: Case law has also established that anywhere between 18-24 months is considered a reasonable timeframe; meaning, you are prohibited from working within the guidelines for at least 18-24 months.
Market Description: It is always important to read and understand exactly what your Employer is restricting you from. If the contract states you are prohibited from practicing in the field of medicine upon the termination of this contract (and you are a radiologist), then clearly that will not be accepted as a reasonable restriction and would not be enforced. However, if it states that you are not allowed to practice in the field of radiology within the stated guidelines, than courts can consider that as reasonable.
For no apparent reason, Employers tend to be lazy when it comes to defining and explaining what your job actually entails. Through my experience, I have noticed that the majority of contracts will define duties as "what is reasonably conducted in the (insert field) profession."
It is always advised to question the employer and receive a thorough explanation on what "reasonable" actually means. There could be several implications, and more often than not, no two people will carry the same definition and meaning to the word. I always advise my clients to ensure you have a detailed understanding as to what is expected of you when you enter into your profession, and stay clear from ambiguity.
Fringe Benefits
Your employment agreement should always indicate exactly what benefits you are to receive. Furthermore, keep in mind that the variety and flexibility in your benefits will depend on the type of practice you are in. If you find yourself in a smaller practice, you may be able to negotiate a more individualized package. However, in larger practices you will more likely have a uniform program covering all employees; thus, less room for negotiating.
The following are the more common benefits that tend to be addressed the most during negotiations:
Insurance: Always make sure to ask what types of insurance you are being offered; whether it is health, dental, life, or disability. Health insurance is traditionally the most common of the four, however depending on the size of your company, employers do still offer life and disability.
Vacation: It is inevitable that you will receive vacation days, however what you may not know is whether you are permitted from carrying over those days to the following year. Furthermore, is Continuing Medical Education (CME) time included as part of your vacation days, or are they in addition to them?
Malpractice Insurance: No matter how perfect of a physician you are, or consider yourself to be, having malpractice insurance is vital. More importantly, knowing which type you have can be equally as vital. There are primarily two types of malpractice coverage that an employer can offer:
Occurrence. The physician is covered for malpractice that occurs during the period that the policy was in force, regardless of when the claim is filed.
Claims. The physician is covered for claims filed during the coverage period regardless of when the malpractice occurred.
More often than not, because of the expensive premiums associated with occurrence based coverage, you will find yourself in a claims based insurance coverage. Therefore, it is imperative that you inquire into the purchase of a "tail" policy, which covers claims that can be filed after your coverage period ends.
Whether you are a newbie or an experienced physician, always remember that employers always have their own best interest in mind. Therefore, it is important to never simply browse over your contract without giving it the attention it truly deserves. I advise every physician I have encountered, always seek the opinion and advice of a trusted professional who can provide you with a sound analysis and possibly assist you during your negotiating phase. Remember, as a physician, the large salary and healthy lifestyle is expected, but to live a peaceful life, it is the parameters of your contract, the additional clauses that make the difference.
Getting Past the Paralysis on Jobs
June 16, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Fareed Zakaria
Every week brings fresh evidence that America's unemployment crisis is much deeper and more systemic than predicted — yet Washington seems unwilling or unable to do anything about it. Fears of the budget deficit and a dysfunctional political climate have paralyzed people on both sides of the political aisle. The result is that America is "sleepwalking" through its biggest crisis, writes Mohamed El-Erian, the low-key co-CEO of PIMCO.
Around 24 million Americans are unemployed or underemployed (the latter in part-time jobs that average $19,000, half the median wage). If these people don't find jobs soon, they will lose skills and work habits and become permanently unemployable, with grim consequences for their families, communities and the country. And if employment growth does not pick up significantly, tax revenue will stay depressed, unemployment costs will rise and the deficit will balloon well beyond current projections.
We still seem to be hoping that somehow this problem will resolve itself, but it won't. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke explained this week that the economy has gone through the worst financial crisis and the deepest housing collapse since the Great Depression. In fact, the problem is even worse. Employment growth has been stalled since 2000. If not for the housing and credit bubble, this jobs crisis would have revealed itself much earlier.
We're in a new world for the American worker. Technological change and globalization allow companies to get more output with fewer workers. Emerging markets provide millions of skilled workers who can produce the same products at a fraction of the price that Americans can. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that from 1947 till 2000, productivity growth was correlated with employment growth. Since 2000, they have diverged. Productivity has risen while employment has fallen. The Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence has concluded that in America, growth and employment will diverge in the future.
Does this mean that we are stuck in a low-growth, low-employment future? No, but the crisis is structural, and we have to recognize its scope and urgency. "Shutting off the alarm and pulling the blanket over one's head is not a solution," says El-Erian.
Republican concerns about government spending over the long term are understandable, but cutting spending in the short run will result in more unemployment and slower growth. President Obama talks about jobs but seems too paralyzed to do something ambitious to help create them. Even Bernanke said this week that there isn't much he could do about the slow-growth, high-unemployment trajectory we are on. Have we all become fatalists?
In fact, we could enact some measures that would spur job creation, many with a limited effect on the deficit. Most immediately, Washington needs to find ways to employ the millions of workers whose jobs disappeared with the housing bust. The simplest way to help them, and the country, would be to create a national infrastructure bank to repair and rebuild America's infrastructure — which is in a shambles and ranks 23rd globally, according to the World Economic Forum — down from sixth only a decade ago.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has played down this proposal as just more stimulus, but if Republicans set aside ideology they would see it is actually an opportunity to push for two of their favorite ideas: privatization and the elimination of earmarks.
The United States builds infrastructure in a remarkably socialist manner; the government funds, builds and operates almost all American infrastructure. In many countries in Europe and Asia, the private sector plays a large role in financing and operation of roads, highways, railroads and airports, as well as other public resources. An infrastructure bank would create a mechanism by which such private-sector participation would become possible here as well. Yes, some public money would be involved, mostly through issuing bonds, but with interest rates at historic lows, this is the time to rebuild. Such projects, with huge long-term payoffs, could genuinely be called investments, not expenditures.
A national infrastructure bank would also address a legitimate complaint of the Tea Party — earmarks. One of the reasons federal spending has been inefficient is that Congress wants to spread money around in ways that make political sense but are economically inefficient. An infrastructure bank would make these decisions using cost-benefit analysis, in a meritocratic system, rather than basing decisions on patronage and whimsy.
The country needs much more: a revival of manufacturing, emphasizing technical training and apprenticeship programs; aggressive measures to promote those industries that are booming, such as entertainment and tourism; an expansion of retraining; streamlining the patent process; more visas for skilled immigrants to stay and create companies and jobs in America. These should be part of a national plan for jobs that President Obama must lay out soon. But start with something that would have an immediate impact and put people back to work — the rebuilding of America.
Skilled Labor?
By Sumayyah Meehan, Muslim Media News Service Middle East correspondent (MMNS)
The economic boom and unprecedented growth of the Middle East over the past several years has made it a lucrative venue for employment seekers. Barely scathed by the global economic turndown, that has brought the rest of the world to its' knees, most Middle Eastern countries continue to ride a wave of economic independence and expansion.
As a result of the sheer speed of growth, an increased demand for skilled workers has evolved. Doctors, nurses, teachers, IT professionals, architects and engineers are just a few of the careers that are in high demand in the Middle East region. However, not everyone seeking a job has the proper credentials and, unfortunately, many people who have already acquired high paying jobs in specialized fields have done so with fake university degrees.
Within the past few months, the extensive reliance of unqualified persons utilizing the services of fake degree mills has come to light. The Spokesman newspaper in Washington State recently published a list of more than 10,000 names of people who have already purchased fake university degrees or were in the process of doing so. The majority of persons on the list were Arab Americans who now face possible criminal charges from the US Department of Justice.
What is most surprising is that the majority of the wealthier Middle Eastern countries like Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain offer free university education for their nationals. So, it is not necessarily a matter of someone being denied access to higher education but actually it is often about someone lacking the initiative to attend university for the required number of years to earn full accreditation.
With the problem in the international spotlight, some Middle Eastern countries are taking swift action to punish anyone attempting to utilize a bogus university degree to get employment. The United Arab Emirates has launched a stellar campaign to crackdown on anyone currently employed or seeking employment by presenting a fake university degree. Violators face a lifetime ban from working or even entering the UAE and face up to 24 years in prison. In the State of Kuwait, the Public prosecution has received several complaints from employers regarding job seekers presenting phony academic certificates. Most recently, this past week, 19 potential teachers were ordered held for prosecution as their educational certification was proven to be counterfeit by the Ministry of Education.
Obtaining a fake university degree is not difficult. A short trip to Southeast Asia or even Hungary can help someone achieve a PHD or CPA without spending a lot of time or money in school and for a fraction of the cost of a long stint in college. However, the odds are against such persons once they are on the job and cannot fulfill the work that their forged certification claims that they can do. Such was the case recently in Kuwait when a man went to the Ministry of Education seeking a job as a teacher. His forged university degree came from Hungary. However, he could not speak Hungarian or even English and simply claimed that he studied with the aid of a translator.
Unscrupulous degree dealers can be found all over the Gulf region offering a variety of degrees for under $1000 and in less than a month. A local reporter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently exposed one such degree dealer. The dealer advertised on the Internet and communicated exclusively by email or mobile phones to elude detection from Saudi authorities. He promised the reporter "you name it and we provide it". The degrees for sale bore the name of "Buxton University" in the UK and could be made to order immediately.
The real losers in this scam are the people who hold authentic university certification and now find themselves having to prove that their degree is worth the paper that it is printed on. Degree cheaters have forced most Mideast governments to cast out an overly wide net to root degree violators out, unfortunately authentic degree holders are getting caught up in it as well.


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Genome fusion at stem graft junctions can generate new plant species.
Genome fusion at stem graft junctions can generate new plant species.
Species in a tightly knit genus of Old World primates have evolved tell-tale facial characteristics to prevent hybridization, a study shows.
Genetically modified Atlantic salmon, which could soon become the first transgenic animal sold as food in the U.S., can breed with wild brown trout to produce a GM hybrid.
Genomic analyses reveal that the polar bear evolved between 4 and 5 million years ago, far earlier than previous studies had estimated.
Inspired by Darwin, Mohamed Noor has uncovered the molecular dance by which a single species becomes two.
A genetic analysis reveals that the polar bear split from the brown bear some 600,000 years ago.
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Live Pics from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
One of the auto industrys biggest showcases is happening this week in Switzerland. Here are live shots from the floor of the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.
By Ben Wojdyla
This 35th anniversary edition hearkens back to the original RUF cars. A simple monochrome green paint scheme and duck tail spoiler compliment the mechanical upgrades. The fact that 650 hp out of the turbocharged engine should be plenty to celebrate the occasion.


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To edit the permissions of an existing user, click the "Edit" link in the options column to the right of their name. To add a new user, click either the "Add Sub-User" or "Add Read-Only User" button.
On the User Details page, find the profile that contains the website(s) you'd like to allow the user access to, and select the role you want to apply from the drop-down menu.
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With the economy on shaky ground, November is shaping up as a difficult time to ask for more money for Jefferson County Schools, but district officials are optimistic that voters will come through with the same enthusiasm they demonstrated four years ago.
The district is asking for a $350 million bond issue to replace the bonds that are being paid off, plus a 4.4-mill increase in property tax, for $34 million a year in revenue, or an $88-a-year tax increase for a $250,000 house.
King-Murphy is moving forward quickly with implementing an International Baccalaureate program and will start testing the curriculum next semester. But amid a budget crisis, it's in doubt whether the rest of the district will be able to keep up.
Meanwhile, some district leaders fear that if the program is not implemented across the board, it could leave some students behind. Others are asking if the district can afford the high cost of IB while facing the largest budget crunch in the district's history.
Citizens for Jeffco Schools on Monday called for an apology and termed satirical comments published in the Jefferson County Tabor Notice last week as "inaccurate, misleading and offensive" and a "direct attempt to sabotage passage of 3A/3B."
It's a peculiar aspect of human nature that the folks who do the most to help their community are often the least disposed to ask that community for help.
"I think if Jay knew what everybody's trying to do for us, he'd freak out," says Kelly Burns, wife of Chow Down owner and tireless community advocate Jay Henry. "Helping the community is what Jay is all about, but he's not used to needing help."
After reading about the dwindling food supply at the Evergreen Christian Outreach food bank, a group from Wachovia Securities (formerly A.G. Edwards) of Evergreen decided to hold its own food drive Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The community is invited to bring all kinds of canned food and perishables to the parking lot at 32186 Castle Court, on Bergen Parkway across from the fire department administration building.
Donations will be welcomed with free hot dogs, soda and popcorn. Kids are invited.
Andrew Scripter of Arvada, a 37-year-old branch manager with Wells Fargo Mortgage and father of twin girls, is the Democrats' choice to run against Cheri Gerou. Scripter has been with Wells Fargo for seven years and is president of his Arvada West homeowners association.
He admits he doesn't have a lot of experience running for office but said that being in sales most of his career makes the campaigning process a lot easier.
Jack Woehr stands out from the typical candidate this election season not only because he is a registered Libertarian, but also because he doesn't believe in raising or spending money on his campaign.
"I'm not taking any money," said Woehr (pronounced "ware"). "I just talk to people. I understand state government. I know the players from Ritter on down, and I understand what's going on in the world."
Woehr has a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Cheri Gerou had a successful career as an architect under her belt, but when Rob Witwer announced on Aug. 8, 2007, that he was walking away from his House District 25 seat, Gerou was ready to pick up the torch, announcing her bid the next Wednesday.
A lifelong Republican, Gerou is making her first run for elected office. She was not Witwer's handpicked choice as successor, Gerou said, although he later gave her his endorsement and is now her campaign manager.
The Evergreen Rotary Club presented a check for $500 on Friday to John Zabawa, director of the Seniors' Resource Center in Evergreen.
Rotarian Jane Weinberger, who championed the grant through the Evergreen Rotary Foundation, presented the check at the club's weekly meeting at El Rancho and noted that the center is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. She said that members of the Evergreen Rotary Club, chartered the same year, have been volunteering at the center each year since.
More than 100 people nearly filled the Lake House on Thursday night, Oct. 2, for a candidate forum, despite competition from the high-profile vice presidential debate on TV.
The forum was sponsored by the Canyon Courier and the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce, with Shelly DeWitt of DeWitt Strategic Solutions as moderator.
Chamber personnel booked the Lake House more than a month before the announcement that Sarah Palin and Joe Biden would debate on national TV the same night.


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In 1564, William Shakespeare was born in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon. He was the eldest son of John Shakespeare and his wife Mary Arden. John was a prosperous merchant who became Lord Mayor of Stratford.
Shakespeare's grammar school still survives in Stratford today. He was most likely instructed in Latin, rhetoric, and religion. Also, he would have studied at his own school desk, like the model here, and read his lessons from "horn books"—text printed on paper or parchment, glued to wood, and covered with a piece of clear animal horn to protect it.
Horn books, like the one shown above, were used by English children from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries to learn basic reading skills.
The earliest examples were made of thin panels of oak wood and had labels bearing the alphabet, numbers, and the Lord's Prayer pasted on them. A very thin and transparent veneer of cattle horn covered the label. A wooden handle was fixed to the frame so that the horn book could easily be held in a child's hand.
For more information, see B. Folmsbee's "A Little History of the Horn-book." Stevens, 1965.


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* Ever Visited Dubai, Senator?
Kristof's statement led me to wonder just how many of the Dubai Ports World deal's vocal opponents have actually visited Dubai ....
I checked with the offices of each senator whose name appeared on S. 2333, the bill that addresses the Dubai deal specifically -- Senators Boxer, Clinton, Coburn, Coleman, Collins, Durbin, Lautenberg, Menendez, Mikulski, Reed, Santorum, Schumer and Snowe. I also checked in with the press office of Rep. Duncan Hunter, who is working on legislation that would ban all foreign-owned companies (not just foreign government-owned) from holding infrastructure deemed critical to national security. Hunter was quoted in bold at the top of today's Washington Times front page as saying, "Dubai cannot be trusted."
At most of the offices where I spoke to a live person, the answer was either some variation on 'no, the senator has not visited Dubai,' or 'it's doubtful the senator has been there, but I'll check to be sure.' According to members of their staffs, Senators Menendez, Mikulski, Durbin, Reed and Collins have not visited the emirate, and staff working for Rep. Hunter and Senators Coleman and Lautenberg say their bosses probably have never visited, but they're not absolutely positive. The others haven't gotten back to me yet.
The most entertaining response came from Sen. Clinton's press secretary, who displayed his mastery of the non-answer over the course of four e-mails. Instead of responding with a simple 'yes,' 'no,' or 'I don't know,' he wanted to know "why we warrant such special attention." I never did get an answer from him, but I hope I didn't bruise his ego with my response that he and Sen. Clinton "do not warrant any special attention." I was just curious.
Here's why: Although lawmakers can certainly bad mouth a country (or an emirate) without ever having set foot on its soil, it lends more credibility to their criticisms if they have taken the time to visit the place they disparage.
Consider foreign correspondents -- even if the Post's Jakarta-based reporter was not actually in the Philippines when protests against the government began, she could still write more authoritatively about the political upheaval there than could someone sitting at a desk back in Washington. That's because the correspondent has been there, she's gotten to know some of the people and their culture, and she has personal contacts among the locals who will be able to give her a reliable assessment of the situation on the ground.
The fact that so many of the lawmakers loudly protesting this deal have never experienced the beauty of Dubai or the warmth and intelligence of its people does not delegitimize their position. But it is something to think about next time you hear someone dissing Dubai.
By Emily Messner |
March 3, 2006; 4:56 PM ET
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Amen to that, sister.
Posted by: Matt | March 3, 2006 05:39 PM
Dubai is pretty darn Progressive and mostly ex-pat. The only thing it has that irks people is the Arab in the UAE title.
After so much effort spent on demonizing Arabs, the Bush Administration is finally getting its just desserts.
Posted by: DAV | March 3, 2006 05:55 PM
Ever been to Saudi Arabia Emily? But you are sure it's uber repressive? Do we need to check out Tora Bora before we bomb the Talibans? All that glitters is gold?
Anybody who's traveled extensively can tell of the 'warmth and intelligence' of the locals everywhere, why is Dubai the one to be praised? Besides it's not the warm and intelligent people that worry us. It's the nasty and cunning hiding in their midst who can blow us up that we don't want.
It seems Emily has been sent abroad once to Dubai and she's now totally seduced. Go more Emily. Travel to other places. Other parts of the UAE. Go beyond the skyscrapper part of the city. Go into the dark alleys. Go where A Q Khan conducts his business. Take a few pictures and show them to the Khan. Tell him you intend to have them printed on the front page of the Post. See if he or the Emir's agents will let you leave Dubai in one piece.
The world can be a nice place where people would welcome you into their own home. The world can also be a nasty place where people cut your throat in split seconds. When it comes to our ports we don't want to take the chance that there are cutthroats in the mix. That is all. And we no longer trust the word of our govt and their experts. We've been fooled one too many times lately.
Look past the veneer some times. And do grow up quick.
Posted by: Seduced in Dubai | March 3, 2006 06:41 PM
Having visited Dubai does not make you an expert on that country. I can see a scholar who has studied the country for many years, but come on, exchanging flights in the country makes you an expert on it? Now Emily, in all fairness have you ever asked George Bush if he has ever been gay or had an abortion, is that what it takes to make him an expert on those issues? Sounding personal between you and Hillary, did not smile back at or something?
Posted by: Jamal | March 3, 2006 07:22 PM
"Here's why: Although lawmakers can certainly bad mouth a country (or an emirate) without ever having set foot on its soil, it lends more credibility to their criticisms if they have taken the time to visit the place they disparage."
Emily that has to be the biggest BS you've written. Senators are not travel agents. Do you seriously think a congressman on a junket will meet terrorist sympathizers infiltrating the government?
Back in the Cold War (if you are even old enough to remember it) did you have a beef with the poor Soviet peasant trying to put a meal on the table, or was it with the government? Did the loveliness of the Hermitage mean we should forget about the missiles they had pointing at us?
I'm sure the crown prince who used to travel to Afghanistan to hunt with OBL is a nice guy. He'd probably show me a great time in lovely, sunny Dubai. He might even put on a good show about having not understood his good hunting buddy was really the one who killed so many Americans on the Cole or those other places. If only I could meet him I'd be certain he was ever so sorry that he didn't believe those American "rumors" that his friend was a terrorist.
How naive can you be?
Posted by: patriot1957 | March 3, 2006 07:28 PM
Emily, So your point is Michael Jackson is more qualified than Hillary Clinton, Senators Menendez, Mikulski, Durbin, Reed and Collins on UAE's?
Posted by: Jamal | March 3, 2006 08:52 PM
some responses miss the point: stereotype impressions on Dubai and by extention the Middle East are driving the heated debated on DP World's deal. Also never forget congressial elections year, political embarresment to Bush and above all American ignorance. Do you know that US customs have a base in Dubai to check all US bound container ships? if you are unable to visit Dubai, at least read about Dubai.
Posted by: Sam | March 3, 2006 11:59 PM
Posted by: Sam,
"some responses miss the point: stereotype impressions on Dubai and by extention the Middle East are driving the heated debated on DP World's deal. Also never forget congressial elections year, political embarresment to Bush and above all American ignorance. Do you know that US customs have a base in Dubai to check all US bound container ships? if you are unable to visit Dubai, at least read about Dubai."
The American negative stereotype impressions of the Islamic Middle East started long ago when the United States became a supporter of Israel. Desert Storm, Libya, 911, and the Iraq war to name a few were also strong contributors to the negative stereotype.
Since 911 Bush has brainwashed Americans into fearing a global Islamic Empire. His politicizing of Islamic terrorism is the number one reason most Americans are against the Port Deal. He is the first to blame.
Posted by: Jamal | March 4, 2006 12:26 AM
Ah yes the 'warmth and intelligence' of the people of Dubai! How could we uncouth, unadventurous, not so well traveled people have known? The other Arabs, the Saudis, they are cold and unintelligent. They are desert dwellers and camel riders. But the Dubai Arabs, they are different.. they are westernized, civilized almost, they live in tall buildings and ride in cars, they are intelligent! Imagine that. We can trust them with our ports while we have 'better priorities'. Like occupying their neighbor so we can civilize them too.
Dare we detect a whiff of the old imperialist's condescension toward the natives? The old white man's attitude toward a darker skin people? Or should we say the white woman's attitude in this case?
Ah how it must feel to be a Post columnist! We have a more elevated view of the world. Our words are of what is and what shall be. Long term consequences be damned! Especially long term consequences for the other people, the ones who live and work near the ports, the natives, the Iraqi Arabs. What more do they want? They are liberated. Dead and six feet under maybe. But damnit they are liberated! Our president says so to this day. And we endorsed him enthusiastically not too long ago. We do now endorse him on this port deal yet again. Long term consequences be damned!
Posted by: Emily's Native | March 4, 2006 07:07 AM
box, whilest restrained in a pillory...
for five years,
filling the box with live snakes, that get fed by releasing mice and bugs into the box....and televise it with 24/7 coverage on the internet....
as part of the reparation package requested by the people of these United States....after the properties of the bushe families are seized and sold....
thank you..
Posted by: I suggest that we let the president live in a lucite | March 4, 2006 11:00 AM
You just don't get it do you? America belongs to the american people and culture. Politicians that want to sell america off slowly need to leave the usa permanently. The very reason this country is stuggeling is because of forign investers stealing our resources to provide for our own ecomonic stability. Were slowly putting america out of bussiness because a few of our goverment top people want to pocket some money and look good to the world while the average american gets screwed out of jobs and social justice. Our security is i big concern to people in making us feel comfortable in our own back yards. The muslims and aribs say the world belongs to them and everyone else should die. If you support this cult then your part of the problem not the solution. The serbs had the right idea when the muslims started killing there people in order to get some terrorist demands met. Thats right they wiped thier asses out of there country and had every right to do so. How can the world say they went on a killing spree when in reallity the islamic cult are the ones terrorizing the world. I praise the serbs for standing up to these racis pigs of islam. Port take overers are just another way of muslims infiltrating a country. Bush should be tried for treason as any one else who wants to let this cult infest the usa. dubia is of the same back ground as the aribs, iran, turkey, palitine, jordan, and all the other middle east muslims. Maybe we need a civil war here again to oust the terrorist sypmothisers in america. Sell your own god dam things to the arib muslims but leave america out of it. Get the fucking picture yet? We dont want these hitlerized, race hating, kill all not muslim in our country, let alone in charge of our ports. World relations is a must but supporting terrorist is just stupid treason. No ports should be managed by any one other than us citizens. Bush wants to put santions on everybody that doe not play his way. Mabe all the sanctions he has put on americans like, medicare, bankrupcy, and cutting of funds to schools and social programs should be reviewed and voted on buy americans not congress. What kind of fool whould let a race in that has vowed to kill the world and has proven thier intent with some of the worlds most horriffic acts. It is not the american public letting these things happen it is terrorist sympothizers in office of the us goverment that lean towards deals that threaten american security and world freedom.
Posted by: david theerman | March 4, 2006 01:09 PM
"The very reason this country is stuggeling is because of forign investers stealing our resources to provide for our own ecomonic stability. "
They're not stealing it, we're selling it to them. There is indeed a big difference.
We will sell them the rope with which they hang us.
Posted by: patriot 1957 | March 4, 2006 02:17 PM
my god!!! iam shocked...untill now we people in india though that u guys were intelligent and know wts going arount in world ,but now i realize its wrong ...u know only wt cnn and fox told u ..
dear freinds u r living in a democratic country ..u can do lot of things for the world ..just getout of your clubs and burger shops ..try to understand the worlds ..
middle is the place where chistianity/islam/judaisam were born and they are leading a good cultural and social life for centuries ,may be you people were living at that time in jungles ...
Muslims were here for past 1500 years and only within last decade they became so called "terorrist"...why ?????u people should think that ...u are the one who first attacked them ,without any rational reason ..and continuing ur attack
they came to your place dacade after u attacked them ..
So pls read other news channels and try to understand wts happening around you
Posted by: dilshad ,india | March 5, 2006 01:06 AM
Seduced in Dubai:
Dubai doesn't have an Emir.
Posted by: sw | March 6, 2006 02:23 AM
No I have not been to Dubai, and the question is immaterial and irrelevant given the fact that Bush & Co. are involved in the deal. The issue is Bush cannot be trusted. Repeat after me 100 times. If Bush says it's "Okay" then you should know (unless you are really, really stupid) that's it a very bad deal for all except a few of his fat cat campaign contributors, including his corporate war profiteers. And, I don't trust folks who trust Bush either!
Posted by: hsk01945 | March 6, 2006 07:40 PM
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Emir of Dubai.
Posted by: Will | March 7, 2006 06:29 PM
cut the senators some slack here ...
.... a single visit does not an expert make ...
it's a straw man argument to say Congress shouldn't legislate about the UAE running ports, since they don't have first-hand knowledge -
does a president have to know first-hand of war before he starts one voluntarily? how about the country he attacks in war?
how about the threat the country posed?
isn't starting a war a much more serious decision, requiring more thought, better info, than who runs a US loading dock?
Posted by: Mill_of_Mn | March 8, 2006 12:06 AM
Any fool who believes the people of Dubai have anything in common with the terrorists is basically a racist. These folks have everything to lose if these terrorist criminals take over. (See Kuwaitis massacred in 1990 when Iraqi tanks rolled into Kuwait City) This is not a scenario anyone if the Middle East (with the exception of Iran, Syria and other terrorist states) wants to see repeated.
Posted by: Mac | March 9, 2006 10:23 AM
I for one do not feel the people of Dubai are terrorists. I do have concern, however, that a terrorist may infiltrate their ranks and in reality that could occur if it were England, India or anyone for that matter. I do hope that Congress will give this a fair shake, but the timing - before elections - is not favorable. The Administration has done its level best to use fear to squelch critism of war, secret phone tapping, etc. Now, it is coming back to haunt them.
Posted by: slickasglass | March 9, 2006 10:36 AM
Reading the preceeding postings make me quite certain that those claiming to have been to an Islamic country have neer been anywhere near one. I, my wife, and children, lived with these people and they are nothing, if not utter monsters. My wife and daughter were threatened, followed home,and treated like dirt. I wouldn't dream of going out in public after sundown. A close friend was murdered, his throat slit, while walking a mere two blocks to a neighborhood store. And we lived in a "nice" area. Forget it. No American can ever hope to understand or be understood by the Arab world and the sooner we disabuse ourselves of that notion, the sooner we can get around to dealing with these people if and only if be absolutelty must; and, then, with our guard up and no illusions about them ever being our "friends".
Posted by: Mike | March 9, 2006 07:33 PM
"...I for one do not believe that the people of [India or] Dubai are terrorists...". Well, guy, they ain't are buddies either! All of those nice Indian guest workers are stealing the shop while over here working for the lunatics that run our corporations. The Iranian nuclear weapons program was STARTED by Indian's and Indian companies are actively involved in the present nuclear weapons programs in Iran, Brazil, Argentina, and elsewhere. Indian and Chinese technician's, trained in the U.S. and using U.S. made equipment, installed the optical fiber network Saddam's Iraq used....and the ongoing one in North Korea, and god knows where else. At best, India and China and the U.S., have some mutual short term interests; but the key word is "short term". When those interests cease to coincide, and you can bet they will, the only question I have is will we have given them enough of our technology, enough information about our infrastructure, have discouraged enough Ameican's from taking up engineering and science as careers, that we are helpless before them and will be utterly destroyed. I am not overly optimistic about the U.S. having any kind of future.
Posted by: Mike Brooks | March 9, 2006 07:48 PM
Being a citizen of the UAE I can most assuredly say that the UAE is a very, very safe place. We are one of America's key allies in the war on terror, and are home to a major American military base.
During former President Clinton's admin, UAE/US were trading F16's under President Clinton's personal say so. By the way, a major fact which seems to be lost in it all...the 2 terrorists involved in the 9/11 bombing had FAKE UAE passports. They were most definitely not of UAE descent.
The UAE is more than capable of handling ports, since we handle our own successful ports, Jebal Ali Free Zone. It's a shame that American's ignorance and bias towards all Arabs post 9/11 allowed them to squash the deal.
Lastly, if 40% of America's current ports are run by the likes of Korea (a major enemy to the US) or China, why can't an Arab country, the UAE partake in ownership? When it all comes down to it, there will always be a bias towards Arabs, it's a shame. As Emily said, you have to go there to know there.
Thank you.
Posted by: UAE citizen | March 12, 2006 10:10 AM
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