text:
Friday, June 6, 2014
Summer Series: Eli Talks - "Social Intelligence"Hey OOTOB readers,
This June, you're in for a treat. OOTOB is partnering with Eli Talks to bring you four interesting conversation-starters of Jewish interest. These four posts are sponsored by Eli Talks, and we are sure the OOTOB community will find its content interesting and worth pursuing further in your own conversations locally.
Judaism is a conversation. It is a religion that does not stand on faith alone, but pushes its
adherents to wrestle with new ideas and never back down from a good argument.
The digital age breathes new life into this grand Jewish conversation. Now we can capture,
share, remix, and reimagine inspired Jewish ideas from across the spectrum. We can access
them anytime, anywhere, and add our voices.
This is what ELI Talks is all about.
ELI talks are "inspired Jewish ideas" addressing issues of Jewish religious engagement (E),
literacy (L), and identity (I) in highly produced, 12-minute presentations. ELI Talks are given
by some of the Jewish world's most thoughtful, inspiring, and unexpected personalities. While
initially inspired by TED Talks, the mission of ELI is to go beyond the TED-style sharing of great
ideas to real engagement, sparking and hosting deep conversations around the implications of
those ideas for the community.
Talks can be used in a variety of settings: as conversation pieces at conferences, in staff
learning and at board meetings, as resources in adult education, and to spark discussions with
your friends by sharing on Facebook or Twitter. If you're interesting in developing materials
around a Talk or series of Talks, please contact Program Director Miriam Brosseau who will be
happy to help.
Website: http://elitalks.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELItalks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELI_talks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ELItalksVideo
What Does OOTOB Have To Do With It
Eli Talks are offered by a variety of Jews - different educators and lay people. I do not personally endorse the content, and will offer my responses where we differ, and my comments where I agree. I'm really looking forward to this partnership. We will share four posts on four Thursdays in June in addition to OOTOB's usual content at the beginning of each week. Hope you like it!
And now, for the very first talk: Social Intelligence by Dr. Rona Novick
Eli Talk's Program Director, Miriam Brosseau, says:
16 comments:
- AnonymousJune 6, 2014 at 5:11 AM
I agree with both Miriam and with you, Ruchi. Great idea for JuneReplyDelete
Whenever my child does something I don't like, I can almost always trace it back to something she's seen me do. I know where she gets it. Parenting is an intensive self-improvement program.ReplyDelete
There is a school in my community that has all the right lingo. They talk all the time about how the kids should treat each other. It's an explicit part of the curriculum. I like the parents at this school. But the kids treat anyone outside their group like dirt. They are rude and unfriendly towards adults and exclusionary towards kids they don't know. The kids don't seem happy, despite going to a school with a great reputation. And all the parents always tell me that community is the best thing about this school and that all the kids are nice to each other.
I talked about it with my partner and we couldn't figure it out -- how can we square what we've seen with what is being said? The only theory we could come up with was that maybe kids see being nice at school as part of the curriculum. When they are at school, they are "on task'. And when they are home and having their free time, or hanging out with people outside their school, they don't need to be nice to other people.
We are sending our kid to the school where they didn't talk much about social development or community and the parents seem different from us (money, observance, politics) but all the kids we met were really, really, really, really nice.Replies
I don't know. I don't understand it at all. Honestly, even when you back it up at home kids do plenty of embarrassing and socially unintelligent things. You just pray they grow up into mentschen.Delete
- Should be workingJune 7, 2014 at 5:13 PM
The presenter seems like a sincere, thoughtful, motivational educator, and it is a good reminder of my own job as a parent, and the questions Ruchi raises about the primary responsibility of parents vs. schools are discussion-worthy, not just for Jews of course.ReplyDelete
Here's a comment that's more about her setup and also some of what happens on this blog. She offers the one-legged-learner anecdote where the rabbi says the whole Torah is about treating others the way you would like to be treated, and I've heard that anecdote before. But when that anecdote is offered from an O perspective, honestly it feels to me like a bait-and-switch tactic. Sometimes on this blog, for instance, there is talk of God's inscrutable calculus regarding why certain rules are applied and how merit is decided. The complexities and need for interpretation are the reason for needing (see Rabbi Z's previous post) Talmudic commentary, and rabbinic interpretation. Didn't someone here once say that there is no "smaller mitzvah", so even one of the "little" ones is as important as one of the "big ones"?
So the one-legged-learner story comes across as bait-and-switch: "See, this is the whole point" in a sort of smug way, and then at other times the line is, "It's very complex; we don't know why; we need interpreters; every mitzvah is equal--even the little practical ones that don't involve how we treat other people" and so on. So frankly that anecdote should, in my view, be dropped from the O repertoire. It comes off as condescending and at the same time also underhanded.Replies
SBw, don't you sometimes tell your kids something is the most important thing, and other times overlook it in the grander complex scheme of things? Wouldn't you agree that sometimes you give your kids clear and unadorned maxims and other times express that things are complicated? It seems from your comment that you feel there is some kind of underhanded intention here; what?Delete
- Should be workingJune 8, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Not sure the analogy works. I have maxims with the kids, yes: "Be kind"; "Do your best"; "Be grateful". But I don't claim that that is the boiled-down version of a long, complex, much-interpreted set of writings that we treasure every word and nuance of and try to live by in every single instance (as I think you do with Torah). Plus I have lots of much-contested "aesthetic" rules that don't "boil down" to those maxims (e.g. use silverware properly).Delete
It seems to me that the anecdote plays to a feel-good fantasy that the whole Torah really DOES "just" mean "treat others as you would wish . . .". And what does washing your hands seven times have to do with treating others as you would wish (I'm trying to think of the commandment, or complicated interpretation, that you have mentioned that is least relevant to the rabbi's "maxim", but I don't even know most of them).
You spend a lot of time on the blog very generously explaining and defending the complexity and even the opacity of some of the complicated rules and practices that Os see as commanded in the Torah. Where there's a good reason you try to offer it, and where not you point out the parts about not judging and letting God figure out the calculus. All fine. The anecdote is in my view disrespectful of both of those approaches.
What if you changed the characters and had a Christian leader say that line, "The whole Torah basically boils down to 'treat others the way you want to be treated'"? Wouldn't that be disrespectful, wouldn't lots of Jews be offended? They should be. It would sound like the Christian trying to make Judaism sound more like Christianity.
I'd like to know the history of the anecdote, it feels like a way to convince people, especially Jews that "Jews are just like everyone else, just trying to be nice, nothing out of the ordinary here". And yes, there is something "sneaky"-feeling about this anecdote. It feels like an "aw shucks" simplicity parading itself when in fact OJ is all about complexity (from what I gather). This is what I mean about bait-and-switch.
Ah. I understand now.Delete
Ok, so firstly your question is dealt with in the Torah. See a short piece here that my husband wrote for one of our newsletters (I just posted it to our other blog today so I could share it as a link but he actually wrote it a couple of months ago): http://jfxramblings.blogspot.com/2014/06/judaism-elevator-pitch.html
And in terms of this anecdote parading as all of Judaism, I too cringe when it's presented with no context - http://www.outoftheorthobox.com/2012/01/half-judaism.html
- Should be workingJune 8, 2014 at 2:39 PM
Mr. Ruchi's 'elevator answer' is much better than the anecdote's. It is open-ended and begs further questions about what KIND of relationship.Delete
I'm noticing how much O Judaism as you portray it seems caught in a paradox, as I noted in a comment to a previous post. The commitment to complexity, nuance and multifarious interpretation seems to collide with a practical need for unambiguous prescriptions for behavior. Or (as in the case of Tatz and the circle dance) a "sound-byte". I have a lot of respect for the complexity, not so much for the sound bytes.
So I never really thought about it quite that way, but yes. It is a paradox. Because it's theologically and historically extremely complex, but you just need to LIVE. You need sound bites. A business's elevator pitch doesn't detract from its complexity.Delete
I'm not sure why practical rules are sound bites. I think of sound bites as more like slogans. Do we really need them? We do need practical rules. To some extent it's like a group of doctors disagreeing on a diagnosis. At some point the patient needs to know what to do. Of course, the analogy doesn't really work because in the Torah the different opinions can all be right in different ways (multiple layers of meaning), whereas in medicine the doctors can't all be right. But still, we have to live in practice. On the other hand, sound bites seem a bit simplistic.Delete
- Should be workingJune 9, 2014 at 8:18 PM
I can see why a need for practical rules would mean that ambiguities have to be set aside and so a decision for a meaning has to be made in a particular case.Delete
But the sound-byte phenomenon would offend me if I were O. By "sound bytes" I do mean simplistic, crudely reductive: "The whole Torah boils down to . . . " in the anecdote. Or also, "The reason men dance in a circle is because . . . ". These strike me as attempts to parade around a smug simplicity--where it's not even necessary to do that because no rule is being decided. It's like showing off a "See? It's simple!" attitude when in fact it's NOT simple, and it doesn't have to be because no one is making a decision at that moment anyway.
It offends me as well, as a dumbing-down of complexity. Leave it open instead (like Mr. Ruchi), don't dumb it down and pretend that all the loose ends can be tucked in.
Maybe my reaction seems overblown. Maybe an analogy would be how maddening it is that Hollywood romance movies include little stock-recipe elements that everyone expects to see, thereby perpetuating the need for those stupid elements in other movies and training the audience to expect them all the more : A pretty woman as love interest (with surgically enhanced nose and other things); a car chase; sickly-corny, overbearing background music. We already know where it's going when it starts . . . and then it goes there. Why can't it challenge our expectations instead of satisfy them (where they have already been conditioned for sappy, predictable stories anyway).
And there it is, my analogy to Hollywood romance films, here on the mostly-Orthodox blog where people don't watch those things . . .
You're so funny. I'm going to wager 99% of people on this blog have watched "those things" :)Delete
Sound bytes (bites?) are a problem, but again, you have them in every industry. It's a necessary evil.
- SomethingSweetJune 10, 2014 at 12:26 PM
What Rabbi Hillel said, whilst standing on one leg, was "what is hurtful to you, do not do to others. The rest is commentary go and learn". In other words, here is someone who wants to convert to Judaism, he is given a teaching about what Torah is all about "in essence" but then he is quite clearly told to "go and learn" the rest of the commentary, which of course is going to result in breaking down the slogan into the complexity of the rest of Torah.Delete
The new-comer needed a simple starting point so he was given something that in Hillel's view summarized what Judaism was all about, we might paraphrase it as "being a better person and making a better society". The trouble is if we were to leave it at that, as many people do by the way and figure that's a good enough goal for a good life, then they won't achieve their goal, the Torah is the detailed action plan to figure out how G-d wants you to achieve this goal.
Anything can be reduced and simplified when necessary. We tell our kids, "grass is green" and "sky is blue" when they're painting but it's up to the great artist or the scientist for that matter to discover and show us the real complexity in the grass and the sky. Torah has infinite depth, by definition, and infinite complexity and that is why Orthodox Jews place such a great emphasis on studying Torah and learning. It's NOT just a legalistic attempt to figure out what they're supposed to be doing, although there is that too since every situation presents novel combinations of factors that will determine how the halacha is to be applied in each case. Rather, the learning is something done for its own sake because to delve into the infinite depths of the Torah is the closest we'll get to understanding the "mind of G-d" as it were.
At the same time though, G-d is a perfect unity, so there is a sense in which unifying and simplifying concepts get us closer to the truth too. Think science. you can go small: bodies, organs, cells, cell structure, DNA, molecules, atoms, electrons, quarks, superstrings..... before you know it you're in astrophysics and origins of the universe.
Or you can go big: people, apes, mammals, animals, living beings, terrestrial, planet earth, solar system, milky way galaxy etc and back to astrophysics and origins of the universe.
That being so, practically we operate at the comfortable mid-sized level, all the while acknowledging the complexity and ultimate unity that lies in either direction.
It doesn't matter how much you try to "simplify", when you are discussing infinite things you'll always get back to The Infinite which is why Jews say "ein od milvado" because really and truly there's nothing besides Him and the rest is commentary, go and learn!
Wow. Thanks for that great, in-depth response. SBW, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this comment.Delete
- Should be workingJune 11, 2014 at 11:49 AM
It is true that there is more open-endedness than I gave the anecdote credit for, esp. with the "go and learn". Still, the relegation of the rest of the Torah to "commentary" is in my view oversimplifying.Delete
SoSw's analogies to learning science in pieces and moving from small-scale to large-scale are also useful. I like the "infinite depths" part. But likely I will continue to be puzzled by how this clashes with the need for definitive practical rules.
Looking forward to these talks! Have to think about my answer to your question . . .ReplyDelete
The purpose of OOTOB is Jewish unity via mutual respect and education, and we reserve the right to decline or edit any comments that are rude or mean. Comments are moderated, so it may take some time for your comment to appear. Thank you for your participation!


text:
Eddie Puskarich
Aug. 24, 2012
DALLAS - The No. 16 SMU men's soccer team tied Campbell, 1-1, in the season opener on Friday night at Westcott Field. With the draw, both teams move to 0-0-1 on the season.
Freshman Eddie Puskarich put the Mustangs on the board with his goal in the 54th minute. After receiving a feed from fellow freshman Leobardo Vazquez, Puskarich fired a bullet from 25 yards out across the goal, off the crossbar and in for a 1-0 SMU lead.
Campbell's Ricki Gaez leveled the score with his tally in the 63rd minute. Mitchell Cardenas crossed the ball from the left side into to box to Gaez who headed it home.
Mustang goalkeeper Jaime Ibarra had a strong night in net, making eight saves on the night. In the 29th minute, Keegan Terry launched a shot from 12 yards out, forcing Ibarra to make a diving save and knock the ball just wide. Less than 10 minutes later, Ibarra stepped up again as Cardenas sent a free kick from 40 yards headed toward the far upper 90 before Ibarra punch it up over the crossbar for the save.
SMU heads to Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the Hurricane Classic over Labor Day weekend. The Mustangs face No. 5 USF on Aug. 31. The Bulls advanced to the Elite Eight last season after posting a 13-4-4 mark and going undefeated in BIG EAST regular season play. On Sept. 2, SMU takes on No. 6 New Mexico. The Lobos were undefeated in 2011 with an 18-0-4 record, spent several weeks as the top-ranked team in the country and fell to USF in the Sweet 16 on penalty kicks.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Oh, the early '90s. Gas was cheap; Seinfeld was at its peak, and apparently neon green and purple paint were appropriate for a concept car. The retina-burning Chevrolet Highlander concept is currently for sale on eBay, and it personifies the look of its era perfectly.
Chevy Highlander
1 / 1
1 / 1


text:
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Movie Reviews
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
Release Date: May 18, 2012
Genre: DocumentaryFamily
Rating: (NR)
User reviews on Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
I loved this film and highly recommend seeing it in the theaters. The film was truly wonderful and I felt uplifted after it and that is rare these days. If you have a family I highly suggest you take them to see this film, it is a perfect family film. The story is realistic, touching and beautiful and I was genuinely moved by it. If you like dogs you will like this film and it will make you love your own dog that much more.
One can not criticize this film because that would be mean so i will not be that person and say that the film was cute. I mean it is about a life of seeing eye dog and how can one criticize that. I kind of had a feeling that humans are not portrayed very good in this film and I do not disagree with that view. Dog lovers will like this film a lot and have a good time watching it and it is also kids friendly so i guess the whole family can see this film.
Write a review for Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
Login to write review:


text:
Dover officers have arrested a Wesley College student, identified as Vaughn Reese, 19, after a handgun was found in his possession.
Police were notified Sept. 10 of a possible incident by Wesley College security, said department spokesman Capt. Tim Stump.
Dover Police contacted Reese while in class in Budd Hall and located a .25-caliber handgun in his backpack, Stump said. Reese, whose home town was given as Slatington, Pa., was taken into custody without incident.
He was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of a weapon in a school zone, and then jailed at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, Smyrna, in default of a $4,000 secured bond.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
This website is part of the Opportunity Network, a large network of websites. By using this website you acknowledge and accept the terms of this disclaimer.
Each business opportunity advertised on the Network is investigated and reviewed carefully to ensure its authenticity and integrity. However, we cannot accept responsibility for, or be held liable for, any consequences or damages that arise as a result of using this site or any other site on the Network.
All information on the website is subject to change at any time without notice. All information on the website, design, source code, graphics and text is copyright and any reproduction of this without express permission is strictly prohibited.
Any logos or trademarks displayed on the website which are not the logos or trademarks of the network are the rights and property of their respective owners.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to ensuring the privacy of each visitor to the network. The only personal information that we collect is the information that you choose to supply through this website, or websites promoted on this website. Any information that we collect is processed in accordance with the UK's Data Protection Act 1998.
Your personal information will only be used for the following purposes;
To provide you with information about an opportunity (if requested).
To answer your questions.
To provide the best possible customer service.
Your personal information will be kept confidential. Your information will not be passed to any third parties except in circumstances required by law.
To close this information
click here
Tuesday 28 June 2016
Work From Home Info
Contact Us
Welcome to
Thank you for visiting homejobs.co.uk. We have a wide range of opportunities to make money based at home working flexible hours full or part time. These opportunities require no qualifications or experience and offer a way to earn £50 - £500 per week.
Home based
Flexible hours
No boss
No commuting
If you would like to work from home in the UK please complete the form, call or text us to find out more and receive free information on a range of extra income opportunities available in your local area.
Request Free Information Today
Learn more about making money, complete the form to the right.
07800 000 367
All content © homejobs.co.uk 2016. Service provided by iMoney.co.uk |
Privacy Policy & Disclaimer


text:
Michael Farenas is banking on the full support of Manny Pacquiao and the teamup of Gerry Penalosa and Anson Tiu Co in his quest to become a world champion when he faces Mexican hard-hitter Jesus Rios in a 10-round super-featherweight match on Dec. 13 at the Solaire Resort and Casino.
"We'd like to produce a world champion and we need Manny Pacquiao to fulfill that mission," said Penalosa during a press conference yesterday at the Solaire Resort and Casino.
Farenas made waves in the US last year when he nearly beat Cuban Yuriorkis Gamboa in a bid to win the world title and is now being groomed to get another chance in February next year when Bob Arum holds another big show at The Venetian in Macau.
Penalosa said he conferred with Arum recently in Macau and was told to get Farenas ready for a showdown with Mikey Garcia, the reigning World Boxing Organization super-feather titlist.
Garcia is one of Arum's stars at Top Rank and Penalosa said Farenas, who has a 34-4-4 record with 28 KOs, has what it takes to wage war with the creme dela creme of the 130-lb division.
But Penalosa said Farenas has to get past Rios, who holds a 26-4-1 card with 20 KOs, before thinking of Garcia.
Tiu Co, whose Shape Up Boxing Gym in Baguio City used to host Pacquiao's training camps, said their first foray into bigtime boxing promises to bring out the best in Filipino fighters.
Also seeing action in the card are Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr. (11-0 with 11 KOs), who faces Alem Robles (6-3-2 with 2 KOs), also of Mexico, in an eight-round super-bantam duel and Richard Pumicpic (13-5-2 with four KOs), who meets Luis Lugo (15-4-2 with 11 KOs), another Mexican, in a 10-round encounter at super-bantam. (Nick Giongco)


text:
MEDINA — Jury selection began Monday for a child endangerment trial.
Kenneth Grad, 43, formerly of Montville Township, is accused of abusing his month-old son in May 2008 — including lacerating the boy's scrotum and breaking his collarbone, arms, wrists, fingers, ribs, feet, legs and skull.
The boy, now 5, and his sister were later adopted.
The trial has been delayed more than 20 times since he was indicted in July 2008, making it the longest ongoing case still awaiting trial in Medina County Common Pleas Court.
Grad's wife, 37-year-old Laura Grad, was convicted in 2009 on related charges and has completed her three-year prison sentence.
Her husband is charged with five counts of child endangering, three second- and two third-degree felonies, and three counts of second-degree felonious assault. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison.
Grad's trial was slowed as a result of plea changes, judge recusals, attorney illnesses and because he's had at least 10 attorneys who each needed time to prepare before going to trial.


text:
Nick Gregory Movies and Career Information
Nick Gregory is an actor.
- Nick Gregory Movies before 2015
- Falling for Grace 2008
- Macbeth in Manhatten 1999
- Last Summer in the Hamptons 1996
- Attic
Although updated daily, all theaters, movie show times, and movie listings should be independently verified with the movie theatre.
Contact mrmovietimes.com for information or comments. Please read the mrmovietimes.com Privacy Policy and terms of use. Enjoy the movie!
Copyright © 2016 Movie Times, Inc. Site Map | Google+


text:
Erin Andrews has been a sportscaster and journalist long enough to separate the fluff from the unfeigned. She caught Seahawks' cornerback Richard Sherman in the latter just moments after his end-of-the-game play punched Seattle's ticket to their second Super Bowl appearance.
So you'll have to excuse Sherman for his in-your-face, bombastic reaction, which got mixed reviews and some heavy duty Internet play, according to USA Today on Monday.
Late in the game Sunday, Sherman tipped a pass for the Niners' Michael Crabtree, a bit of a loudmouth in his own right, setting up the interception by Sherman's teammate Malcolm Smith that ended the game.
Of course, a twitter war ensued between Sherman and Crabtree, which lasted into the night:
Film don't lie... @nflnetwork @espn pull up the tape of that game and show me where this guy is the best? #fake #fake #fake – Michael Crabtree @KingCrab15
Sherman shot back with:
A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of a sheep. – Richard Sherman @RSherman_25
Sherman has since apologized for his harsh rebukes of "an individual," says ESPN.
But the social media nonsense aside, Andrews was able to reel in Sherman just seconds after his game-clinching play. He was fervent and raw. And it certainly showed.
"Richard Let me ask you… the final play. Take me through it," said Andrews.
Sherman yelled in response: "I'm the best corner in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you gonna get. Don't you ever talk about me."
"Who was talking about you?" Andrews asks.
"Crabtree!" bawls Sherman back. "Don't you open your mouth about the best or I'm gonna shut it for you real quick. LOB!"
Of course, LOB standing for the Legion of Boom – the nickname for Seattle's defense. Andrews started to ask Sherman more, but the network cut back to the studio, reportedly because they were afraid that Sherman would curse.
The brief interview went viral, but many reacted with negative commentary and backlash against Sherman, saying how poorly he handled himself and pointing out that his personal need for vindication took away from the moment.
Andrews didn't see it that way.
"I don't want this to look like I was upset with him, [or that] I was frightened or threatened, we all like Richard Sherman a lot at Fox," Andrews said. "At that moment I saw how crazy it was going to blow up, and I wanted to make sure people knew it wasn't a situation where I'm a victim and he acted like an idiot."
Andrews said the pair enjoyed a giant hug moments before.
"He looked up, realized it was me and he gave me this giant bear hug because he was so excited … And he hugged me so hard I hit my chin on his pads. It was a raw, passionate, candid moment. That's how pumped he was," Andrews said.
"You expect these guys to play like maniacs and animals for 60 minutes," she said. "And then 90 seconds after he makes a career-defining, game-changing play, I'm gonna be mad because he's not giving me a cliché answer, 'That's what Seahawks football is all about and that's what we came to do and we practice for those situations.' No you don't. That was awesome. That was so awesome. And I loved it."


text:
A 24-year-old Milford man is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl for the past year.
Milford police arrested Hakeem J. Bryant on Thursday and charged him with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.
Police said Bryant forced the child to perform sexual acts on him at a residence in the Valley Run Apartments on Valley Drive from August 2011 until August 2012.
Bryant is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown in default of a $180,000 cash bond.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Robert Simms to stand for Adelaide City Council
Local human rights activist Robert Simms has announced he'll stand as a candidate for Area Councillor in the upcoming Adelaide City Council election.
"I think it's important that Council reflects Adelaide's diversity. As a gay man and a proud member of the LGBTI community, if elected I'll work hard to ensure the views of the LGBTI people of Adelaide are considered at the Council table. Adelaide has the highest population of LGBTI people in the state, so it's really vital our voice is heard," Simms told blaze.
"It's critical that Adelaide supports LGBTI culture and community because in doing so we create a more open and inclusive city. Obviously continuing to support the great work of the Feast Festival is part of that, along with other community events as well."
Simms said he had a hard time coming out, but that just makes him admire gay activists of the 70s and 80s. "That would have taken enormous bravery and the social changes of recent years so many of us today have benefited from, were only made possible because of their courage."
Part of Simms' motivation is to continue with that struggle to erase homophobia.
"I know that things are improving and hopefully it's getting a little easier for younger people today," he said. "But despite the positive changes we've seen in recent years, we should never forget homophobia is still a powerful force in Australian society. We can't take anything for granted. It's still present, it still creates a lot of unhappiness and we still need to keep on fighting to overcome it.
"Part of that means continuing to campaign to abolish discrimination within the law. And part of that also means fostering a strong sense of LGBTI culture, community and identity."
A lawyer by training, Simms has worked for the Youth Affairs Council and at separate times Senators Natasha Stott Despoja, Scott Ludlam and Sarah Hanson-Young and is committed to social justice.
"For me the personal is political," Simms said. "As a young person coming to terms with my sexuality, I didn't have the easiest time at school. I guess that maybe gave me a bit of an insight into other forms of discrimination and a passion to change things – to try to make things better for other people who feel like they don't fit in. That's always been the foundation of my belief in social justice." Ron Hughes
[Top image] Robert Simms. Photo: Supplied
- TOPICS: Adelaide City Council, Blaze, LGBTI, Robert Simms, Ron Hughes
- CATEGORIES: News + Politics


text:
The Crimson Tide's sweep of SMU marks Alabama's third-straight sweep over opponents in Tuscaloosa
The Crimson Tide place 18 on the First Team, seven on the Second Team
2013-14 (FRESHMAN)Earned a spot on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll... Earned a second-place finish in the Collegiate 8+ race and an 11th place finish in Women's College 2- at the Chattanooga Head Race... competed in Head of the Hooch in the Championship 8+ race earning a 19th place finish... earned an overall 12th place finish at the Knecht Cup Regatta as part of the Varsity 8... rowed with the Varsity 8 in the C-USA Championships where Alabama finished 11th overall.
Prep Highlights:A three-sport athlete, competed in rowing, soccer and cross-country at Germantown High School ... member of the ninth-place boat at 2012 Head of the Charles ... rowed as part of the fifteenth-place boat at the 2013 Youth Nationals.
Personal Information:Full name: Abigail Ann Marks ... daughter of Amy and Don Marks ... sister, Maggie ... civil engineering major ... born Nov. 31, 1995.


text:
Qualification Requirements (from UL 891) After the equipment has been tested under any of the short circuit conditions described, the results are acceptable if
GNB® Industrial Power offers SPRINTER® Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries as an industry-proven power solution for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS ...
4 STATIONARY ENGINE GENERATOR ASSEMBLIES â UL 2200 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 FOREWORD A. This Standard contains basic requirements for products covered by â¦
21326_12FAT100 12/6/02 6:29 PM Page 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Model 12 FAT 100 12-volt, 100 Ah FIAMMâs Monolite 12FAT100 valve-regulated, lead-acid battery is â¦
©2014 Panduit Corp. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PUSP12--WW-ENG 4/2014 Industrial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) WORLDWIDE SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES â¦
27 11 26.16 - 2 20 kVA UPS for Telecom Rooms Communications 4/1/12 Final Specification Guideline . 1.03 REFERENCES . A. Standards . 1. The UPS shall be â¦
PRC-12120S and TC-12120S HIGH-RATE Battery Cabinet Systems (pre-wired with PRC/TC-12120S batteries) Battery Maximum Dimensions cabinet # of inches / â¦
FIRE DAMPER SIZE CHART Duct Height Type âBâ Damper Height Type âCâ Damper Height Duct Height Type âBâ Damper Height Type âCâ Damper Height
Model DFD-150 meets the requirements for fire dampers established by: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA Standards 80, 90A & 101) Underwriters Laboratories ...
Model FD-150 Static Rated Fire Dampers 1 1/2 Hour Fire Resistance Rating Application Model FD-150 is approved for use in walls and partitions with
12Next Page >>


text:
Haze crisis. Indonesia is now the second largest emitter of CO2 in the world, just behind China.
The Pope's ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Our Universe is absolutely huge! We are but a speck in space.
The Climate Accountability Institute has updated its Carbon Majors Project which details the direct and product-related emissions traced to the major industrial carbon producers in the oil, natural gas, coal, and cement industries through 2013.
Avgas (aviation gas) contains lead and avgas is unregulated. Aviation aircraft is the single largest source of lead emissions.
Record Warmth in Northeastern Canada, Norway, Denmark. Record cold in Indiana and Arkansas.
Our oceans are but a thin film on Earth's surface.
Exxon CEO files suit to stop construction of a water tower to be built adjacent to his Texas ranch.
Chemicals should be tested for their global warming effect (radiative efficiency) before being placed into production.
Methane hydrate, will it be a godsend and replace dirty coal and oil within the next five years, or will it delay our investment in renewable energy and set us on an ever longer road of hydrocarbon addiction?
A destruction of the world's resources, leaving long term greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and habitat loss.
A new infographic from Healthy Child, Healthy World.
The World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme have just listed endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) a "global threat" after the release of a collaborative study.
Arctic sea ice extent and volume is the lowest ever...
In July, melting occurred on over 97% of the surface of Greenland's ice sheets.
DHA (the effective ingredient in spray tans) has caused DNA changes in cells in laboratory tests.
After you read this, you will never eat microwave popcorn again...and possibly anything out of a french fry box or pizza box.
Microplastic remnants from washing clothes are polluting our waters. A polyester garment can release more than 1,900 fibres per garment, per wash, and that ends up in fish, and then us, if we eat the fish. What goes around, comes around.
Walmart's the largest grocery store in the U.S., the largest retailer in the world, the leader in global corporate revenue and the largest employer in existence.
Please sign the petitions recommending the EPA ban atrazine -- deadline is coming soon. Learn more...
Flame Retardants are blowing in the wind. PDBEs are so easily made airborne that they vaporize and are breathed in, or settle on items (such as food) and are consumed. They also bio-accumulate and are lipophilic. No wonder they are found in 97% of Americans and in most animals as well.


text:
Great cities are engines of creativity, and New York University takes its name and spirit from one of the busiest, most diverse and dynamic cities of all. NYU seeks to take academic and cultural advantage of its location and to embrace diversity among faculty, staff and students to ensure a wide range of perspectives, including international perspectives, in the educational experience.
On September 17, 2015, admissions representatives from all NYU graduate schools will be on hand to talk with you about their programs and the application process. Additionally, representatives from NYU's Office of Financial Aid and other NYU offices relevant to graduate students will be available to answer questions about broader resources available at NYU.
September 17, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kimmel Center for University Life
60 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
To RSVP for the NYU Graduate Admissions Information Fair, visit the NYU Events website.
This fair is free and open to anyone interested in learning about graduate study at NYU. Proper government issued ID must be provided to gain access to the event.
For those who have registered, please bring your registration confirmation page, or a copy of your confirmation email on the day of the event.


text:
Islamists sack two more Mali villages
NIONO, Mali —Islamist militants appeared Thursday to have expanded their control in central Mali, occupying two villages after government troops abandoned their positions.
Refugees and local officials said that the Islamists, who on Monday drove Malian troops from their garrison in the town of Diabaly, on Wednesday rolled into the village of Sokolo, nine miles northwest of Diabaly, without a fight after government troops withdrew.
The rebels also took control of the village of Dogofry, nine miles north of Diabaly, when government troops pulled out after the fall of Diabaly.
That left this administrative center as the government's most forward position, and the rallying point on Thursday for a growing number of French ground troops who local officials anticipate may soon mount a push to retake Diabaly, 40 miles to the north.
"They had no choice but to withdraw," said local prefect, Seydou Traore, the top administrator for the area, about the government soldiers' decision to withdraw southward. "They cannot match the weapons the rebels have. We need help."
How soon a counteroffensive might come, however, was unclear. Reports that the French ground forces had engaged in fighting with insurgents at Diabaly were exaggerated, fleeing residents said, and the size of the French force, numbering a few hundred troops at most, was smaller than the 1,000 or more Islamists that French officials in Paris have said are operating in the area.
Residents also reported that French airstrikes appear to be decreasing in both effectiveness and number.
During the day, the French are bombing from jets — MiGs, the locals call them, after the Russian aircraft. At night, French helicopters attack targets at much closer range. French special forces, visible moving behind the Niono front lines during the day, may be identifying targets in night raids from the ground, but there has been no French infantry assault.
The air attacks are hurting the rebels, said a group of four villagers who fled Diabaly Thursday morning.
"I've seen them piling up the corpses for burial," said Aly Diarra, 30, who worked for an agricultural company. At least eight rebel vehicles have been destroyed in the bombardments, he said.
But the airstrikes have not dislodged the Islamists from their positions, they said.
Fleeing villagers say that the rebels have parked their trucks next to houses or inside residential compounds, sometimes punching a hole in the wall to enter if necessary. Those trucks usually have automatic weapons mounted on the back and engage with the French helicopters in firefights. Sometimes, the houses get damaged.
Still, the Islamists, although successfully shaking off the French air power, have not yet marched into the rapidly swelling French ground ranks here — nor, many here feel, are they likely to do so.
In absence of ground troops who can take on the insurgents, the French-led coalition also is stuck — at least for the moment.
The first contingent of West African troops, a group of about 100 soldiers from Togo, arrived in Mali's capital, Bamako, and there were reports that troops from three other African nations, Nigeria, Niger and Chad, would arrive in the coming days.
But whether they will be ready for battle soon is an unanswered question. The initial plan for those troops, before the French intervention, called for months of training to make them battle ready.
The French, however, have only another four or five months before seasonal rains will halt major ground operations until the fall. And the longer the wait, the longer the Islamists have to prepare, becoming familiar with the local geography and building connections to the mostly hostile civilian population.
Residents say the Islamists seem to be trying hard not to antagonize the civilian population.
"The rebels, they are not damaging anything. They don't touch anyone," said Seyba Coulibaly, whose two wives and family are still in Sokolo.
There is little confidence among local residents that the routed Malian army will be of much use.
"What Malian army? Our army is nothing," a schoolteacher from Dogofry, Suleiman Diarra, spouted in a roadside rant to anyone who would listen. He said the Islamists' advance had cut him off from his family, who are still inside rebel-held territory.


text:
2011 Club Altitude 15 Black (Hard Cover)
Matt Daniels
2011 Club Altitude Volleyball Club, team 15 Black. Photos taken during the 2011 volleyball club season. Image wrap hard cover version, view my other books for the soft cover.
Comment posted.
Log in
or create an account to post a comment.
2012 Club Altitude 13 Black (Hard Cover)
Published May 05, 2012
2012 Club Altitude 16 Black (Soft Cover)
Published May 02, 2012
2012 Club Altitude 16 Black (Hard Cover)
Published May 02, 2012
Blurb Sites


text:
Social Networking Popular Across Globe
Social networking has spread around the world with remarkable speed, and large numbers in many nations are posting their views about pop culture online, while community issues, sports and politics are also popular topics. Meanwhile, as cell phones have become nearly ubiquitous, people are using them in a variety of ways, including texting and taking pictures, and many smart phone users also access job, consumer and political information.
Global Publics Embrace Social Networking
In regions around the world – and in countries with varying levels of economic development – people who use the internet are using it for social networking. Other forms of technology are also increasingly popular: cell phone ownership and computer usage have grown significantly across the globe over the last three years, and they have risen dramatically since 2002. Consistently, these technologies are especially popular among young people.
World Publics Welcome Global Trade — But Not Immigration
The publics of the world broadly embrace key tenets of economic globalization but fear the disruptions and downsides of participating in the global economy. In rich countries as well as poor ones, most people endorse free trade, multinational corporations and free markets. However, the latest Pew Global Attitudes survey of more than 45,000 people finds they are concerned about inequality, threats to their culture, threats to the environment and the threats posed by immigration. And there are signs that enthusiasm for economic globalization is waning in the West.
Chapter 8. Computers and Technology
Computers, the internet, email and cell phones continue to change the way the world works, plays and communicates. Computer usage, a key marker of technological progress, has increased significantly in the past five years in 26 of the 35 countries where comparative data is available. In addition, more people now have access to email and […]
Chapter 4. Globalization with Few Discontents?
For more than a decade, globalization has been a deeply divisive topic among social activists, intellectuals, business leaders, policy makers and politicians. But the global public is less divided on the subject. To varying degrees, people almost everywhere like globalization. The 38,000 people surveyed in 44 countries by the Pew Global Attitudes Project report that […]


text:
Jobs Report: The Upside of the UBS Culture Clash
(Kyle Stock writes for WSJ's FINS Finance.)
For those who weren't preparing for the Rapture or watching the ascension of LinkedIn, the purgatory that is the UBS i-bank was one of the most compelling stories of the week.
The Journal's M&A reporters collared a few of the 40 or so dealmakers who left the Swiss firm in recent years and found out that the separations were anything but amicable. The defectors were upset about major bonus reductions and what they characterized as inordinate blame for crisis troubles from colleagues in other parts of the firm.
The impact of the exodus is notable, as the firm has seen revenue dip in both U.S. debt and equity deals this year. Jefferies, in particular, has benefitted from the kerfuffle, snapping up roughly three dozen UBS refugees.
At least one analyst said the U.S. division of the UBS i-bank could be defunct by the end of the year if it doesn't horn in on some big deals.
This seems like a stretch. Sure, the firm seems to be grappling with a bit of a cultural crisis. And it has failed to hush some messy and well-publicized separations. But bankers and firms split up about as often as Hollywood couples.
Indeed, like a young Liz Taylor, UBS is already back in the game. Late this week it announced that it had snapped up Thomas Langford, a top-tier energy banker from Morgan Stanley.
So what does all the imbroglio boil down to? UBS is going to need to hire some more big names and fairly quickly, if for nothing else than to send a message to potential clients that it still means business. And it might have to pay a little more than it normally would have, given the recent defections. After all, risk = reward.
In short, the situation should be a nice little career arbitrage play for top-tier dealmakers willing to make the jump.
Weekend Reading
In the Hunt: Credit Suisse Closes M&A Gap With Goldman, JPM
Sex With Coworkers: The Subtle Difference Between Consensual, Unwelcome and Abuse
One Thing at a Time: A Contrarian View of Multitasking


text:
RSS | Free Trial
Home | Advertise | Classifieds | About | Contact
Sign In
Reader Comments (0)
July 5, 2012
Eastern Washington University's theatre program will have a special program Friday, July 20 at Interplayers Professional Theatre in Spokane.
"Lovers and Madmen" is a showcase performance of EWU's Summer Acting Intensive. For the past four weeks, college students have gone through rigorous actor/voice training with Linklater voice teacher Dianna Schoenborn. Schoenborn, a New York City voice teacher, has worked with numerous celebrities including Sam Rockwell and Ethan Hawke. She has an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University and is in the process of be...
For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
Cheney Free Press | 1616 W. First St., Cheney, WA 99004
Ph: (509) 235-6184 | firstname.lastname@example.com | www.cheneyfreepress.com Content and information copyright 2015 Free Press Publishing Inc.
Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software
© Copyright 2015 Lions Light Corp.
— Software for newspapers & magazines


text:
Say it Ain't So, Joe! High Court Denies Cert on Nacchio Appeal
A long, strange trip for former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio came to and end on Monday, it seems, in disappointing fashion for him and his attorney, Latham & Watkins's Maureen Mahoney. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the appeal of his 2007 insider-trading conviction, ending his final bid to get the conviction overturned. Click here for the story, from the WSJ's Dionne Searcey.
Nacchio, a one-time telecom star CEO, was convicted in 2007 for selling $52 million worth of stock while he knew his company's finances were heading south.
Nacchio's attorneys had asked the court to review whether a federal judge inappropriately excluded an expert witness from the trial as well as whether the government based its insider-trading charges not on material, inside information but on future revenue projections Nacchio discussed with his staff that were merely internal debates.
Over the summer, the Supreme Court sought Nacchio's case file, which some legal observers believed indicated justices might be inclined to hear his case.
"I am deeply disappointed by the court's decision because I am convinced that he is innocent and did not receive a fair trial," said Mr. Nacchio's appellate attorney Maureen Mahoney.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Nacchio in April began serving a six-year sentence at the Schuylkill minimum security camp in Minersville, Pa. This summer a federal appellate court in Denver ruled he was improperly sentenced and that his forfeiture of $52 million in gross proceeds from his stock sales was miscalculated by a lower court.
The appellate court didn't say what Mr. Nacchio's sentence or forfeiture should be, leaving those determinations to a lower federal court.
The ruling on the new sentence is one of many legal twists the case has taken since Nacchio's trial in Qwest's headquarters of Denver. A federal panel initially tossed out Nacchio's conviction, only to have that decision later overruled. Also, several deadlines to report to prison were extended at the last minute after he filed appeals.


text:
MTV Networks' Spike TV channel is getting out of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's business, but the broadcaster has increased its ties to mixed martial arts.
Viacom, parent of MTV Networks, bought a majority stake in Bellator Fighting Championships and will start airing the promotion's bouts on Spike in 2013, the companies told USA TODAY this week. They've had ongoing talks for about a year as they finished up various deals, and over the past month finally reached the point where they could announce the news, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said.


text:
About WODC
District Profile
Fund Release 2012-13
Rules and Acts
Organisation Chart
Right to Information
Contact Us
Project Details Since Inception upto 31.03.2011
Notice Board
New Advertisement
Bid document for Establishment of Medical College and Hospital at Bolangir (Odisha)"
Bid Application Form
Clarification relating to proposal for setting up the Medical College
Western Odisha Development Council
Ten Western Odisha districts lag behind their counterparts of coastal districts in core sectors with meager percentage till date.
Looking at the degree of development/ backwardness of 10 Western Odisha districts, it can be said that out of 87 blocks only 5 blocks are developed, 25 are developing, another 25 are backward and 32 blocks are very backward, whereas in coastal districts 70 blocks are developed,
payday loans online
50 blocks are very backward out of total 227 blocks.
WODC was formed to upgrade the levels of development with a view to removing regional imbalances, upgrade the relative levels of development in different sectors in each Districts having regard to the levels of development for the State as a whole, prepare long-term and short-term plans and programmes for removal of developmental imbalances and formulate plans and programme accordingly.
Know More>>
Bhabanipatna Medical College
Bolangir Medical College
Rourkela Medical College
Click on the district to find
the individual dist. profile
Achievements of WODC
KBBN Road , Three Medical Colleges, Cooperative Sugar Mill, Sambalpuri Bastralaya
11 Western Districts
WODC runs developmental works in 11 districts of western Odisha.
Check out more.
Activities of WODC
Check out more
Project wise fund allocation and release
Check Out more
Execution of W.O.D.C. Projects - Putting of Display Board on work-site.
Execution of WODC funded projects - instruction to be followed in execution of Projects involving earth work.
© WODC, 6th Floor, Rajiv Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001 Email :
Powered by
CosmoQuest Infocreations


text:
If you are reading this, it's obviously because you have made a resolution of improving your credit rating. Well, to be able to achieve this, you must be aware of what goes into your credit report to generate a credit score so you can improve your overall credit rating. Here are a number of things that you can do to improve your credit score, although not instantly, but over time.
1. Go Through Your Credit Report
If you want to repair your credit blunders, the very first thing you should do is to check your credit report. If you have not done this already, ask for a free copy of your report and check if it has any errors. It contains all the data used to compute your credit score and, who knows, it might contain some errors.
Specifically, check to ensure that the list of late payments is correct and that the amount of money owed for every open account is correctly computed. If you are lucky to find any errors, file a dispute as soon as possible through the credit bureau as well as the reporting agency.
2. Reduce Your Debt
Although this is easier said than done, observing this will help you improve your credit rating. First things first: stop using your credit cards immediately.
Using your credit report, compile a list of all your open accounts, go through the latest statements, and establish exactly how much you owe on each of them and the interest rates you are being charged. From there, develop a payment plan that directs a huge proportion of your available budget towards the cards with the highest interest rates and maintain minimal payments on the rest of your accounts.
3. Make Payments on Time
To achieve this, you may want to consider setting up payment reminders. Delinquent collections and payments could have huge negative impact on your credit score. The ability to make your payments on time is actually one of the largest contributing elements to your credit score.
There are banks that provide payment reminders via their online portal and can send you emails or text messages reminding you when payments are due. Resolving to automatic payments via your credit card and providers of loans to have payments debited automatically from your bank account.
4. Good Faith Adjustments
Going through your credit report can help you recognize one or two late payments that might have happened for some one time economic challenge that you have since solved. Talk to your creditor and request for an adjustment and if you are lucky enough, you will get an instant boost to your credit score. This will especially work for you if you have been a good customer; your creditor will not have any problem removing one or two late payments for your credit history.
These four tips can help even the most indebted person through a credit score predicament. Follow through each step carefully in order to see a positive increase in such an essential number. Good luck on your journey of credit rectification!
Road to Good Credit
The road to increasing your credit score may be bumpy, but by heeding tried and true advice, the goal is extremely attainable. Even the most indebted person can achieve some increase.
Cultivate your credit score--where do you stand?
The vast majority of people have average credit. However, if your credit score is below average and you wish to increase it, you will have to carefully cultivate it in order to obtain a higher number.
Is it really possible to go from high to low credit?
Yes! Acquiring a higher credit score is definitely attainable. One must, however, take the time to learn all components and facets that constitute a credit score in order to navigate its growth.


text:
(0) items
Edition: 1st
Author(s): Zao, Peter; Stabler, Timothy; Smith, Lori A.; Lokuta, Andrew; Griff, Edwin
ISBN: 9780321815576 / Paperback / 9/15/2011
Marketplace Disclaimer:
Edition, Cover Design, etc may vary from the eCampus.com description. Please refer to the seller's comments before ordering. Marketplace sellers are required to ship by the end of the 5th business day. Items are not returnable to eCampus.com. Orders cannot be cancelled by eCampus.com.


text:
The Battle of Toronto
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (1.0MB)
Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS | More
This weekend the G8/G20 conference was held in the city of Toronto, Canada. The question you are asking yourself is probably "Why would I, Buddyhead Reader, give two shits about a bunch of Canadians and what the fuck is G20? What does this have to do with music? Goddammit, where's my beer?"
You should care because this weekend, Toronto, Canada, became a battleground of rampaging Black Bloc "Anarchists" and out of control riot cops which led to violent suppression of all protesters (and people out shopping on Sunday). About 900 people were arrested, some of whom are still being "processed" aka being detained without adequate food, water, shelter, necessary medications or bathroom facilities, in plastic wrist restraints and leg irons, without formal charges or without the benefit of legal counsel.
In short, this is fucking bullshit and is mostly being ignored by the mainstream news media. Naturally, because it's something that has to do with freedom and basic human rights, it's pissed me off. And I give you guys the credit that you would care about the police bashing in heads and threatening anyone with a camera with arrest. Because that shit is not right.
G20 (formerly G8) is a meeting of 20 of the heads of state of countries around the world meant to discuss the global economy. There are quite a few groups who have beefs with the summit, including leftist anarchists who firebombed a bank in Ottawa claiming to be working on behalf of the indigenous people who have had their land stolen. Other smaller groups protested peacefully in the days leading up to the actions of the so called "Black Bloc". The Black Bloc is considered a tactic rather than an actual group, it's concept being fairly simple, yet completely provocative. Dress in black, head to toe, wearing face covering clothes or bandannas and do everything and anything you can cause chaos. Similar tactics were used during the "Battle for Seattle" or the 1999 World Trade (WTO) conference. Examples of the Black Bloc's handiwork include graffiti, smashing in the windows of chain stores (because nothing says "Fuck the man" like breaking in the windows of a Starbucks) and well known institutions like banks and city and government buildings, and assisting fellow protesters who are being tear gassed or detained by cops.
They seem to have forgotten that last part.
Their actions turned this:
into this:
The Black Bloc started threatening people (media and otherwise) with cameras who were documenting their vandalism.
We're trying to commit crimes here.
And so they did, their crimes included smashing store windows:
throwing human feces through the window of an American Apparel store:
outright theft:
and destroying and setting cars on fire:
One cardinal rule of protesting, if you get into it, you have to be willing to go all the way, which generally includes getting arrested for your beliefs or having rival groups get in your face. It's the way. These Black Bloc "anarchists" seem to have a real problem dealing with the consequences of their actions and in doing so, have left the peaceful protesters holding the bag. The people who even in the face of a line of grim policemen in riot gear gave them a song and a lapdance:
Because this is not the way things are done in Canada, in general. I think we all know about our gracious and friendly neighbors to the north, but here's a clip of Henry Rollins talking about the polite and considerate behavior of Canadian students and protests.
The following clip shows "muzzle blast"
Riot police fired at least three shots of individual applications of tear gas and powder at protesters outside the temporary G20 jail on Eastern Ave. around noon on Sunday, where minutes earlier a peaceful demonstration by the Toronto Community Mobilization Network was broken up when plain-clothes police stormed the crowd to snatch at least two people in targeted arrests. After the arrests occurred, police ordered the crowd to move north, first surging forward with batons and then firing these "muzzle blasts." One man and one woman appeared to be injured after the blasts. (Brendan Kennedy, June 27, 2010, The Toronto Star)
You'll notice that in the video, the clearly terrified woman is pleading for the police to stop with her hands pushed forward in the universally recognized sign of defenseless. Because she was defenseless and trying to make sense in a volatile situation, trying to do the reasonable thing, not screaming "Fuck the police" or trashing an Armani store.
After the Black Bloc finished having their fun, the regular protesters, who were fully within their rights to assemble, were left to deal with those consequences. The riot police started a swarm tactic that would envelop the group of protesters (or just people who were outside) fully and charge them. People with cameras were targeted and forced away from where people were being thrown to the ground. The police raise their batons and demand that the cameraman leaves, to which he replies, "I'm surrounded. Where do you want me to go?"
That's the general lack of logic and anger that the Toronto police seem to be working from. The tactics seem to be to intimidate anyone with a camera and get them away from the arrests. Sound familiar? It should, because the black suited jack boot behavior is also the attitude and modus operandi of the Black Bloc "Anarchists". They are no better than the cops that they seem to hate so much and they gave the cops the reason to kick the living shit out of anyone out on the streets of Toronto this weekend. There was a massive police presence in Toronto, with reports of police seen wearing Saskatoon badges.
At first the police and city government denied the use of tear gas and rubber bullets. One of the sad things about this incident is that the use of tear gas is the first in the city's history. It was then that the wholesale arrests began. The numbers went into the triple digits within hours. People just started to disappear. A man, Timmy Azorbo, was arrested for "for ignoring police orders", despite the fact that his friends were telling the police that the man was completely deaf.
According to the Globe and Mail, this is the largest mass arrest in Canadian history.
Media credentials weren't any guarantee of safety, the main concern seemed to be keeping the arrests and the heavy handed actions of the police as quiet as possible.
Jesse Freeston, of The Real News, was punched in the face:
Guardian journalist, Jesse Rosenfeld was assaulted outside of the Novotel demonstration:
Steve Paikin, host of The Agenda on TVO, was at the demonstration at the Esplanade earlier, and says he witnessed a "totally unneccessary" assault by police…i saw police brutality tonight. it was unnecessary. they asked me to leave the site or they would arrest me. i told them i was doing my job. • they repeated they would arrest me if i didn't leave. as i was escorted away from the demonstration, i saw two officers hold a journalist. • the journalist identified himself as working for "the guardian." he talked too much and pissed the police off. two officers held him…. • a third punched him in the stomach. totally unnecessary. the man collapsed. then the third officer drove his elbow into the man's back. • no cameras recorded the assault. and it was an assault. • the officer who escorted me away from the demo said, "yeah, that shouldn't have happened." he is correct. there was no cause for it.
i can appreciate that the police were on edge today, after seeing four or five of their cruisers burned. but why such overreaction tonight? • the demonstration on the esplanade was peaceful. it was like an old sit in. no one was aggressive. and yet riot squad officers moved in. • police on one side screamed at the crowd to leave one way. then police on the other side said leave the other way. there was no way out. • so the police just started arresting people. i stress, this was a peaceful, middle class, diverse crowd. no anarchists • literally more than 100 officers with guns pointing at the crowd. rubber bullets and smoke bombs ready to be fired. rubber bullets fired • i was "escorted" away by police so couldn't see how many arrested, but it must have been dozens.
we must make a distinction between the "thugs" who broke store windows and torched cop cars and the very reasonable citizens who • .just wanted to remind the authorities that the freedom to speak and assemble shouldn't disappear because world leaders come to town.
here's a list of the other journalists who got in the way:
-Two National Post photographers Brett Gundlock and Colin O'Connor were arrested and charged;
-CTV News Channel producer Farzad Fatholahzadeh was detained;
-Liem Vu, an intern with the National Post, and Lisan Jutras, a Globe and Mail journalist, were among those detained for four hours at Queen and Spadina;
-Torontoist journalist Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy was struck by a police officer with a baton;
-Video journalist Brandon Jourdan was thrown to the ground and beaten by police.
Canadian News Wire – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Dismayed by Reports of Free Expression Violations at G20
Why is it important to note that journalists were threatened, attacked, and detained? Because journalists are the direct line to the outside world, without their reports and pictures and videos, a police force might be able to brutalize the citizens of a city without the world ever being the wiser. The press keeps those in power honest by exposing the truth.
Then there was the O Canada incident at Queen and Spadina:
Peaceful G20 protest at Queen & Spadina from Meghann Millard on Vimeo.
There was a crowd of citizens who were detained at the corner of Queen and Spadina Streets for hours for no reason.
When the crowd chose to sing the National Anthem, they were charged by the riot police.
G20 – Cops Charge Protesters at Queen and Spadina, After "O Canada" from Torontoist on Vimeo.
Why? Who knows.
But none of this makes any sense either. The protests to free those still being detained has started in the city as I type this. Why do I spend my time and your valuable brain matter telling you this? Because this is happening right now. It's not over yet and these rubber bullet happy cops might not have done all the damage they can do yet. Also, for the people who are being detained, there's no oversight there. Amnesty International and a number of Canadian newspapers have called for a review of the police and the city of Toronto's actions, because it's that serious. What you've seen here is what the police will do while the world is watching and there are cameras rolling, what will they do when no one is there to take pictures?
Something like this:
All ten friends (many of whom I personally know and have worked with) have just been released from police custody after being detained for anywhere from nineteen to twenty-eight hours, picked up by police on Saturday afternoon, evening, and early Sunday morning. Robichaud, who spent twenty-seven of her hours in handcuffs, tells us with bitter irony that she was arrested at the designated protest site in Queen's Park, after police stormed protesters engaged in an apparently peaceful protest. (Torontoist reporter Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy, among others, was hit with a police baton.) Robichaud and five other women spent three hours cuffed in a police wagon. When the women requested water, Robichaud says an officer within earshot replied, "prisoners don't get water, prisoners don't get air—keep that door closed." …The group's accounts of conditions inside the detention centre are ones of austerity, antagonism, suffering, confusion, and disorganization. Kimia Ghomeshi recalls "tons of police, most of [whom] weren't doing anything." She says officers routinely replied to requests for information by saying, "I have no idea what's going on…I wish I knew." Detainees were locked in cages, denied access to legal counsel, and in some cases, says Robichaud and many others we spoke to who were detained, ridiculed or ignored when requesting first aid or prescribed medication, including a man who fainted after repeatedly being denied treatment for what he said was diabetes. Taylor Flook was in a cell with a woman who claimed to need medication for her bipolar disorder, which she was denied for three hours. Many of the ten describe lighting that made sleep difficult or impossible, especially in concert with heckling officers and screaming captives. They say detainees who experienced extreme anxiety and panic attacks were released from cages to calm down, only be locked up again after a few minutes. Ghomeshi says the conditions were "a complete violation of our rights." Desmond Cole – The Torontoist
But you can't stop Toronto:
CP24 reports Protesters number in the thousands and are moving eastbound on Queen Street after heading south on University Avenue.
One of the chants from the weekend illustrated the citizens of Toronto's spirit perfectly: "We won't, we won't, shut the fuck up".
Never shut the fuck up, never let your rights be taken away, the police and elected officials work for you. It's not the other way around. Hold them accountable wherever the bad things happen, because next time it might be you.


text:
Feb 25, 2011 10:53 AM
Well put, Bird, the Current/Elliott Marni Pearl Print Skinny Jean ($79) is "a match made in sartorial heaven." Even if the skinny shape is fading from the spotlight, this pattern makes a jeans + T combo picture perfect. You know us, always pushing graphics in your face.
Um, no. These are hideous.
You meant for this to be a doubtblush post, right? No one in their right mind would wear these.
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities.
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every day — bookmark us and check out:


text:
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Friday, September 19, 2003
Subjects in a double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study were assigned to four groups:
1) Group given placebo
2) Group given 540 mg of BCA
3) Group given 270 mg BCA
4) Group given 50 mg BCA
The result showed a statistically significant improvement in dark adaptation with the larger amount of BCA. It was also shown that oral intake of BCA has the effect of preventing myopic refractory shift after visual tasks on a video display terminal. BCA intake resulted in a significant difference in terms of prevention of fatigue of the eye and low back pain, as shown by means of the study questionnaire.
Reference: Effects of Black Currant Anthocyanoside Intake on Dark Adaptation and VDT Work-Induced Transient Refractive Alteration in Healthy Humans. Nakaishi H, Matsumoto H, et al. Alternative Med Review 2000 Dec;5(6): 553-62 [abstract]


text:
Main Content
This item ships within two business days.
$4.99 flat rate shipping. See other shipping options.
When you're running, you forget all your worries and focus on the rush. Give your speed that extra push by wearing Nittany Lions colors with the Mustang Shorts! Featuring a printed Penn State logo on the bottom leg and team-colored stripes on the sides, these shorts were made to be worn by a dedicated fan like you. Wake up ready to sport Penn State spirit and the strength of the Nittany Lions!
- 100% Polyester
- Elastic waistband with drawstring
- Heat-sealed graphics
- Imported
- Officially licensed
- Side slits at hem
- Size S inseam measures approximately 11"
- Sublimated graphics
- Two front pockets
- Imported
- Brand: Colosseum
Lions Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
BEREA — In mid-April, Brett Ratliff was preparing to battle Kellen Clemens to be the starting quarterback of the New York Jets. Four months later, he's the forgotten man in the latest Browns quarterback drama.
Ratliff admits to being stunned by the draft-day trade that allowed the Jets to pick USC's Mark Sanchez, but is trying to make the best of the situation.
"That's all in history," he said Tuesday between practices. "All I can focus on is what's happening right now, and I'm trying to fight my way into a spot here, whatever that spot is.
"So you can't change your mind-set. Your goal is always to try to be a starter and that's what I'm going to compete for."
Ratliff is running a distant third to Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson, but his future in Cleveland might be the most secure. Coach Eric Mangini could decide to trade the loser of Quinn-Anderson, and he thought enough of Ratliff from their time together in New York to trade for him — even if it was as an insurance policy.
"I don't know the reason he brought me here," said Ratliff, who hasn't taken a snap in a regular-season NFL game. "I must have shown something in the past and that's why they wanted me.
"I'm just happy to be here, to have the opportunity to be on this team, to have the opportunity to continue to play in this league, because it's a privilege, not a given."
Ratliff, 24, hasn't gotten nearly the repetitions of Quinn or Anderson during training camp, but he got everyone's attention with his play Sunday in the scrimmage and Tuesday morning at practice.
Working behind Anderson on Sunday, Ratliff hit David Patten for a 71-yard touchdown, then set up a second touchdown with a crossing pattern to Patten. He finished 6-for-10 for 151 yards.
Getting his first chance with the starters in a two-minute drill Tuesday, he drew Corey Williams offsides on fourth-and-4 and fitted a fade to Braylon Edwards between Brandon McDonald and Brodney Pool.
He followed with an in to Edwards, who reached behind him for a one-handed grab and streaked down the seam into the end zone.
McDonald thought he had tagged down Edwards, but the officials signaled touchdown.
"Play to the whistle, and sometimes they'll be called for you and sometimes they won't," Ratliff said.
Mangini wasn't making a statement by putting Ratliff with the starters and Richard Bartel with the second team.
"I'll throw those guys in with the ones and twos at different points without them ever knowing, just to see how they respond," he said.
Ratliff didn't shrink in the moment.
"It was fun. I enjoy anytime I get an opportunity," he said. "Two-minute is one of my favorite things to do. Got to go in and go with the ones and be able to go down and get a touchdown."
Ratliff is 6-foot-4, 224 pounds with good mobility and an adequate arm. He was undrafted in 2007 after starting 13 games at Utah, and Mangini signed him with the Jets and kept him on the practice squad.
Mangini wanted to get the most out of Ratliff while on the practice squad, so he had him attend the quarterback meetings but practice as a receiver. The following year, Ratliff came back ready to play quarterback.
"That is ideally what you have, someone who is intrinsically motivated to get better, takes all the things that we offer, in terms of coaching or the strength and conditioning department, and gets better," Mangini said. "He is a really good example of that."
"Definitely by the end of the season I was ready to get back to quarterback, because that's what I do," Ratliff said.
Last year, Ratliff used a big preseason game at Cleveland Browns Stadium to become the Jets' No. 3 quarterback for the season.
He didn't expect to play against the Browns, but the Jets traded for Brett Favre the night before and cut Chad Pennington. Ratliff played three quarters and threw 71- and 70-yard touchdowns to David Clowney.
"It worked out in my favor," Ratliff said. "The very first pass of my career was a 71-yard TD. It was a very good coming-out party."
A year later, he has returned to the background. And he's OK with that.
"That's how I've been my entire life," he said. "I've never from the start been the guy. I've always worked my way up and that's the way I prefer it.
"I prefer to be the underdog, and that's when I do better."
Contact Scott Petrak at 329-7253 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
The need to "clear" the trees is overated. There is very little attenuation at 2 meters and the losses at 430 MHz are tolerable. The trees will help protect your antennas from high winds. Of course at L band and S band it is another story, but most of the L and S band birds you will want to work will have high orbits and if there is a little space around your antennas your take off angle should be good. If you are going to throw that kind of money around, I'd buy one of the crank ups, and mount it so it could easily be removed and resold. Then you can report your results here! The other option is to top one of your trees and use it as a mount (commercial hardware for this does exist). I have read several accounts of this being done with fairly large HF beams, so it should work for satellite gear. 73 and Good Luck, Joe > >My tree guy was just here and told me that my tree canopy is at a height > >of at least 110 feet. So I am thinking that a 89 ft tower with a mast > >another 15 feet higher is the only way i could ever "clear" the trees. > > > >Looks like a 90 ft tubular tower with top mounted antenna array would be a > >waste of money. The only way to clear the tree cover would be a triangular > >tower at least 89 feet tall. > > > >Les > > That would mean a $10,000 total cost for the tower plus buying the M2 > rotors, another $2,000, AND having to put my HF yagi on the tower too. > > OR I could buy two (2) Force-12 LPT towers (52 ft) for about $4,000 total. > They come down to 13 feet so I could work off a 10 ft stepladder. I already > have two G-5500 systems. If I put one tower on the west side of the house i > could look over the trees blocking the eastern pass. If the other tower was > on the esat side of the house it could look west much better because it > would be farther from those trees. > > Has anyone ever tried using two separate tracking arrays, one for Eastern > passes and the other for Western passes? > It would not be the perfect setup but would be about $5-7,000 > LESS expensive plus a whole lot less concrete. The 89 ft tower needs a > hole 5 ft x 5 ft x 8 feet deep. > > Les > W4SCO > ---- ---- Sent via firstname.lastname@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe amsat-bb" to email@example.com
AMSAT Home


text:
Epididymitis is a particular restorative condition in which a patient encounters serious pain and discomfort in the epididymitis. Amid the course of the infection a patient experiences uneasiness in the curved structure at the back of the testicle where sperm develops and is stored. It is in some cases considered intense and in serious cases the illness is additionally viewed as perpetual where it needs genuine therapeutic consideration. The ailment is obvious by pain and discomfort in the testicles. It additionally includes swelling, redness, aggravation and high temperature of scrotum. The infection is normal in men at the age 40 or more.
The diagnosis of Epididymitis is relatively easy because it causes very obvious symptoms, some of which are:
The following are the major reasons that cause this problem:
We are offering Epidmeton, an herbal supplement made out of 100% natural ingredients that are obtained from authentic herb retailers. It has been specially formulated for patients suffering from Epididymitis. It is totally natural and free of synthetic chemicals. We strongly advise all Epididymitis sufferers to try Epidmeton. It is a powerful combination of carefully chosen potent herbs that have no side effects. Please don't substitute your current medications with Epidmeton. It is meant to only supplement your current medication protocol. If however you haven't yet started conventional medication or have become dissatisfied with the ones you are using, then you should definitely make Epidmeton your top priority.
Epidmeton contains the following herbs that have been combined together in precise amounts to make it a powerful formula:
Epidmeton capsules contain a proprietary blend of pure and fresh herbs that together produce a synergistic effect. As it is a natural supplement it may not show results as evidently or quickly as prescription medications, but that does not mean that it does not work. If you remain patient and keep taking it regularly then it may help you in the following ways:
Found? If yes then move to the next section "How to place an order?"
Happy Shopping and we along with our whole team wish you great health!
|Herbs-Solutions-By-Nature © 2012 All Rights Reserved.


text:
This book is the comparison of colour shots versus black and white infrared. During my family trip to Europe in 2008, I always had two cameras with me at all times. On many occassions, I took the same picture with both cameras. This book is one which shows the comparisons of the same shot or close to the same shot side by side. Infrared photography is the teqnique of using a camera to record an image of a subject or scene that emits, reflects or transmits infrared radiation.
My name is Bob Baziuk. I was born and raised in beautiful Vancouver B.C. My father inspired me to be a photographer. I have spent the past few years shooting B&W infra red with my old Canon ftb using Kodak HIE high speed film. Over the fall, I will be working on a book using my infra red images. Otherwise I believe that photography is one of the medicines of life. I also believe that there is beauty in the ugly if one looks hard enough. I also feel that composition isn't everything; it is the only thing!
Comment posted.
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
A COUNTRY IN PICTURES Published March 18, 2014
Bob Baziuk Photography Published March 04, 2012
Venice Published March 21, 2010
CREATING THE FUTURE TOGETHER Published November 02, 2009
THE INFRARED EYE Published March 31, 2009
Europe 2008 Published July 28, 2008


text:
Can't buy me love (or loyalty?): Obama's $1 billion loan guarantee to Jordan is more than just a simple number
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday pledged $1 billion in loan guarantees for Middle East ally Jordan and the renewal of a five-year aid package.
The president made the announcement during his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah at a summit at a California retreat, Reuters news agency reported.
Jordan is one of the United States' closest allies in the Middle East and is a regional player in diplomatic efforts seeking peace in the turbulent region. It is also one of the largest recipients of U.S. aid, collecting about $1 billion annually for the past five years, according to the Associated Press.
During his past week in Washington, the king met with Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry, congressional leaders and others.
Jordan is one of two Arab countries, the other being Egypt, that has signed a peace treaty with Israel and King Abdullah has supported Kerry's efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal in recent months.
The king is also anxious for a political solution in next-door Syria. His country has been overwhelmed by Syrian refugees crossing the border to flee the bloodshed.
Top Headlines
- Oman's Duqm tourist complex moves forward with government approval
- Kuwait fights budget deficit: Reexamining government salaries, expatriate labor
- Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts fights nationwide unemployment levels
- Construction costs fall in Dubai
- Western tourists flock to Iran, could generate $30B in new revenue
- 8-year-old Yemeni child dies at hands of 40-year-old husband on wedding night
- Saudi King finances more aid for Syrians in Jordan
- Jordan signs $1.5 billion guaranteed loan agreement with US
- Obama offers $1bn in loan guarantees for Jordan
- Why don't men cover their faces? A Yemeni woman questions the unquestionable


text:
The Gulf Coast Community College Brain Bowl team won the Regional Brain Bowl Tournament that was held in Douglas, Georgia this past Saturday.
The win qualifies Gulf Coast to compete at the National Championship Tournament (NAQT), which will be held at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 13 and 14. This is the first time that Gulf Coast Community College has qualified for the National Tournament.
In addition to winning the Regional Tournament, the GCCC team placed three of the top players in the All-Star ranking. Students Justin Lee placed second overall in points scored, Christopher Austin placed fourth, and Nicole Maulden placed ninth.
The team held a perfect record of fourteen wins and no losses against teams from Georgia and Northern Florida.
The Gulf Coast team is comprised of Team Captain Nicole Maulden, Christopher Austin, Justin Lee, Jessica Rigdon and Ashley Notz. Team coaches include Dean Burbank, Tonia Lawson, Dan Finley and graduate assistant Jeff Yawn.
Brain Bowl is an academic competition in which students from Florida community colleges play each other. Matches consist of 44 academic questions drawn from humanities, mathematics, natural sciences and social sciences.
Students score points when they answer questions correctly. The highest scoring team wins the match.


text:
You want to talk about great TV? Well lets talk about this here 'History of Hip Hop' that Justin Timberlake, The Roots and Jimmy Fallon have created. Fallon brought JT back to perform the third installment of their popular sketch.
I don't know about you, but there is just something about a crowd of white people waving their hands in the air and singing the words to Hip Hop Hooray…#CLASSIC
Here is a list of the entire medley that they performed.
"King Of Rock"—Run DMC
"Mama Said Knock You Out"—LL Cool J
"Parents Just Don't Understand"—DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
"Me Myself And I"—De La Soul
"Supersonic"—J.J. Fad
"Baby Got Back"—Sir Mix Alot
"Bust A Move"—Young MC
"Jump Around"—House Of Pain
"Today Was A Good Day"—Ice Cube
"Gangsta's Paradise"—Coolio
"Killing Me Softly"—The Fugees
"Sabotage"—Beastie Boys
"I Want To Love You (Give It To Me)"—Jay-Z
"Ms. Jackson"—Outkast
"Drop It Like It's Hot"—Snoop Dogg
"Stronger"—Kanye West
"Super Bass"—Nicki Minaj
"Hip Hop Hooray"—Naughty By Nature