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By Reginald G. Flynn
My 10-year-old daughter is renowned for her propensity to give Christmas gifts to folks. It doesn't matter who you are, the ethnic group you belong, or the socio-economic class you fall. If she knows you have a need or even a great want, she'll make a concerted effort to give to you. If she sees me or her Mom sad, mad or low-spirited, she will give us one of her paintings or drawings, which always seems to positively alter our disposition and outlook.
For instance, I distinctly remember attending a neighborhood meeting. At this meeting, I was on the agenda to give a report of my site visit and tour of the Purpose Built Communities pilot project in East Lake Meadows (East Atlanta). East Lake Meadows was an once impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhood with failing schools, deteriorating public housing units and dilapidated office buildings. However, the community experienced a resurrection when the private and public sectors collaborated to invest in establishing an award-winning charter school, construct new housing and institute effective community programs for the children and their families.
The investment drew a major grocery chain, a financial institution and several small businesses. Crime dropped over 85 percent. Graduation rates soared. The value of the property skyrocketed. The people and the places where they lived were transformed. I must admit I returned to Flint enthusiastic and confident the North Flint Reinvestment Group could replicate this model in north Flint where we see similar dismal conditions in our neighborhoods.
After I gave the presentation, I called an African-American mid-level executive at the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce to ascertain if our group would be given a fair chance to be selected in replicating the PBC model, since this organization spearheaded the site visit. I shall never forget his words, "Reggie, the Purpose Built Communities project is too big for you!" My mouth dropped. I paused to catch my breath. And after doing so, my immediate reply was "But you haven't even seen our plan yet." I could not get him to reconsider. I drove home dejected.
As I entered my home and plopped myself on the couch, my wife and daughter inquired, "What's wrong?" I didn't reply. I just sat there in disbelief. My wife told my daughter, "Daddy's sad. Let's talk to him later." My daughter took my wife's hand and they left. After about 20 minutes, my daughter returned with a gift. Unbeknownst to me it was a gift of hope — a painting.
She painted a family holding hands in front of a house. She gave each family member (stick figures) a big smile. She also drew trees and a bright yellow sun that hovered over the house. It's amazing the impact a heartfelt gift can have on a person's outlook on life. I thanked her for the gift and took the painting and placed it on the wall with the others she's given me over the years.
Last week, I looked at all her paintings and drawings aligning my office wall with a different outlook. I had an epiphany. I just realized her gifts were giving me hope and renewed strength for a better day even in the midst of dejection and disappointment.
Hope and strength are great gifts! And they are surely needed when you are an uncompromising advocate for justice, fairness and a degree of righteousness in a local political and financial culture that proudly practices and promotes political domination, economic exploitation and corporate corruption.
For instance, the substantial investment of over $65 million in downtown development since 2002, while deteriorating northeast and northwest neighborhoods and abandoned business districts saw less than $2 million in investment, can't be described as anything other than unfair and is evidence of how the "movers and shakers" of Flint often snub their noses at the most economically distressed neighborhoods in our city by arrogantly monopolizing private dollars, tax incentives, brownfield tax credits, Neighborhood Stabilization Plan dollars and Community Development Block Grant funds (CBDG), and earmark the vast majority of these dollars to downtown and its immediate periphery. The "movers and shakers" suggest the rationale in investing millions of private and public sector dollars into downtown, Hurley and the Grand Traverse areas is to create a centralized high-impact district.
This makes sense, but must it be done at the expense of other neighborhoods that we know have long been neglected? In an unfair, unjust and unrighteous climate such as this, we need the gifts of divine hope and strength this holiday season and beyond, especially since the spirit of Mr. Scrooge seems to permeate the neighborhoods of north Flint.
As I was gazing at my daughter's paintings, she jumped in my lap and asked, "Daddy, I've asked everyone what they'd like for Christmas. But I almost forgot to ask you what you'd like for Christmas?" Deeply engrossed on the houses, families, smiles and suns in her paintings, I thoughtlessly retorted, "Nothing, sweetie. Daddy's got everything." She asked, "Are you sure, Daddy?" Then I said, "Yes, baby girl, I'm sure. I've got everything I need." She looked into my eyes dissatisfied with my answer and said, "Daddy, I want you to write what you want for Christmas." I sat for a few moments and thought about it. I began to write out my Christmas list and I'll share it with y'all:
• Families won't see their homes go into foreclosure.
• Predatory financial institutions, who discriminate against minorities and distressed neighborhoods, are prosecuted to the fullest extent possible under the law. No more bailouts for white-collar criminals.
• The Mayor and City Council have a voice in the affairs of our city, since they were elected by the people. Taxation without representation is simply unconstitutional.
• The local pastors, political leaders and grant-seeking social service organizations not fall for the "divide and conquer" strategy of Flint's movers and shakers.
• The city's leaders to be fair and just in the allocation of public dollars to economically distressed neighborhoods. And be equally aggressive in encouraging private investment in neighborhoods that have the potential for transformation.
• The "hand-picked" black and minority leaders of Flint not permit themselves to be used as pawns to stymie the progress of poor children, their families and their advocates.
• For the area foundations, Chamber of Commerce, and uptown development entities to invest in severely economically distressed neighborhoods much like the Purpose Built Communities investors in Atlanta. It makes good business sense, and as my white brother and clergy colleague Father Tom Firestone once stated, "Flint won't truly turn around until north Flint turns around."
• The years of substantial job losses, shrinking incomes, rising costs and increased crime won't leave Flintstones skeptical of the American dream.
• The pastors in our city, regardless of the size of your congregation, take co-ownership of your neighborhood by partnering with residents to transform the neighborhood into an oasis of hope (One Church, One Neighborhood)!
• The wisdom to reduce crime, poverty and hopelessness by investing in our children's education. This will prepare our youth for jobs as well as cultivate their entrepreneurial aspirations. Purpose Built Communities has proven that the "Cradle-to-Graduation" works and breaks generational poverty.
The list was birthed from a 10-year-old's desire to bring joy and hope to her dejected Dad. She succeeded. I'm still hopeful. I'm still confident. I'm still enthusiastic. I'm still determined. Santa may not give me all I want, but I do know, no matter how big a project or problem, the good Lord has sent a message through a child to keep hope alive.
Nobody, including Mr. Scrooge or Mr. Grinch, can steal our hope and renewed strength to bring hope to the hopeless. I pray all your hopes are fulfilled this Christmas and in the New Year to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Flint!
– The Rev. Reginald D. Flynn is pastor of Foss Avenue Baptist Church in Flint and executive director of the North Flint Reinvestment Corp.


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[Brendan] Eich Carumba: The difficult marriage of politics and business
Brendan Eich might have been a good CEO, but Mozilla will never know
THE LAST TWO WEEKS have highlighted the difficult balancing act that we must make in these modern enlightened times.
Brendan Eich, Mozilla's very short-term CEO, was appointed to a position at a technology firm, and was expected to do well in that role. Eich has a solid software pedigree, was a long standing Mozillian, and had the backing of (most) staff. However, he also holds opinions.
One of those opinions, on the issue of gay marriage, is one that many people don't agree with, although others support his views, as shown in the comments below our news story on Eich's brief tenure as CEO.
There you will read that men have dinkles and ladies don't, and that the two go together like peaches and cream. It is Arthur and Martha, say those readers, not Arthur and Arthur.
This is Eich's view apparently, because he did at one time donate $1,000 in support of Proposition 8, which looked to block gay marriage in California.
Eich presumably does not enjoy the idea of two men or two women getting married and thought it wise to kick money into a campaign that gets in the way of the course of such a relationship.
That is his opinion. He has a right to his views and a right to donate money where he wants to donate it. Not everyone has to agree with him, and as we have seen here, apparently not many people are willing to.
Mozilla, which was sure of the appointment when making it, has changed its mind, and has told its loyal customers that it wished it had paid more attention when people starting lighting virtual fires and searching web stores for virtual pitchforks.
Eich's role and his position were defended for a short time, but ultimately Mozilla appears to have pushed him into falling on his sword, and put his head on a pike as an apology to its critics.
Eich has been at Mozilla for over a decade and is the chap that created Javascript. Internally, and to his peers, he must have looked like the best bet for the job.
His donation was well known and Mozilla must have been aware of it, and it might have come up during discussions about his appointment as CEO. I would like to know how it was discussed and what was said in those meetings.
Today, having read the note from Mitchell Baker, it is hard to imagine the Mozilla board shrugging its shoulders over the donation and giving it a big 'meh, so what?', but presumably that is what happened.
That decision has lost it some face, attracted a lot of outrage and criticisms, and forced its hand into making the sort of decision that large technology companies do not make lightly.
"Mozilla prides itself on being held to a different standard and, this past week, we didn't live up to it. We know why people are hurt and angry, and they are right: it's because we haven't stayed true to ourselves," said Baker. "We didn't act like you'd expect Mozilla to act. We didn't move fast enough to engage with people once the controversy started. We're sorry. We must do better."
But Mozilla knew full well what it was doing when it promoted Eich, and can only have been making a calculated risk. Its calculations were very wrong, and that has cost it.
Baker bemoaned the difficulties of balancing free speech and the right to opinion. I'm not sure where she has been, but that is not a new issue. Unpopular opinion, regardless of who finds it unpopular, will always be opposed and challenged, and for each strongly held opinion there is an equally strongly held opposite one.
The question of whether it is right for a gay couple to marry is not one that should be gauged by the machinations of large software companies. Mozilla put itself in the position of being that guardian. I expect it will not make that mistake again.
Whichever side you stand on, it is hard to view anyone as the winner here. The gay lobby has been accused of rampant McCarthyism, and its community has been divided over the man and Mozilla. What we had was a group that stands up for its beliefs protesting against a man standing up for his beliefs.
If Eich's 'resignation' is a victory for equality and understanding, it is a hollow one. µ
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Mary Hennegan continued her tradition of hosting a St. Joseph's Day altar in her Marrero living room, which she does in order to honor the dying wish of her husband, who requested that she continue to host the altar as long as she was able. She has been hosting the altar for about 15 years
Assisted by an army of friends, family and volunteers, including her 10-year-old grandson, this year's altar also raised money for Noah Williams, who Hennegan said is 8 years old and has an immune difficiency disesase and spinal bifida. Visitors to the altar could drop donations in a bowl, which will go toward his medical bills, Hennegan said.
Guests enjoyed meatless spaghetti, casseroles and desserts on Hennegan's front lawn, shielded from the sun by a large white canopy.


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"The Race Is On" was the first single released from George Jones's 1965 album of the same name. Released as a single in late 1964, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1965.
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The Wife Of The Party by Dottie Jack
It's been a while since I talked with Dottie Jack, but her music is still beautiful. Dottie understands real country music, and "The Wife Of The Party" is no exception.
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Discussing the Wreck of the Old 97
This is a discussion from Facebook. Initially I said "The Wreck of The Old 97″ is a true story. Initially recorded commercially by Virginia musicians G. Grayson and Henry Whitter, when it was released by light-opera singer Vernon Dalhart, it became the first million-selling record in the United States, and then the lawsuits started.
Traditional country music and international air play
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Justin Trevino and Heather Myles on Tru Country episode 12
Episode twelve of Tru Country from the Circle T Arena in Hamilton Texas, a television show on RFD TV that is growing in popularity every week, featured Heather Myles and Miss Leslie Sloan with the first song of the night, "Right Or Wrong". The two sound beautiful together and their voices blend beautifully.
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Jeanette Cooke nominated for SGM Living Legend Award
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Richard Booth produces Landon Dodd video "Call Of The Wine"
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The McCalls and Heather Myles on Tru Country
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James Taylor sings George Jones classic "She Thinks I Still Care"
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The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety reported the following activity for Sunday, April 22. Public Safety officers ran four medical emergencies and responded to 51 calls for service.
At 9:33 a.m. officers responded to a two-car accident at E. Michigan Avenue and US-127 S. There were no injures.
Shortly before 9 p.m., officers responded to a call for a suicidal subject on Maynard Avenue. The subject was transported to the hospital.
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If I had to choose one of my favorite culinary ingredients, it would have to be Panko. I'm seriously drawn to any recipe that lists it as an ingredient. Just in case you don't know, Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb. When I first heard about it years ago, I thought there would be no way I'd be able to find it in my local grocery store, but you really can find it just about anywhere these days. And if you haven't tried it, you are really missing out. Panko brings so much more than regular, boring breadcrumbs. You get that crunch and texture – making foods almost feel like they are fried, but keeping in much healthier.
This recipe is not only delicious, but also pretty low in calories. Well, as long as you skip out on the side dish that I have listed as well!!
This side dish may not look like much, but it's one of those that taste a heck of a lot better than they look. I'm not usually a fan of canned vegetables, but this was delicious. Maybe it was the cheese…but I'd definitely make it again! It did take a little bit of planning because it takes an hour to bake, but besides the waiting time, very little work is involved.
If you are like me, you can make the healthy entree and enjoy a not-as-healthy side dish to go along – it all balances out, right??
Panko-Crusted Pork Chops with Creamy Herb Dressing
from Cooking Light October 2008
Makes 2 servings
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 large egg white
1/3 cup panko
2 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon canola oil
cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
To prepare pork, preheat oven to 450°.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce and egg white in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place panko in a shallow dish.
Dredge pork in flour mixture; dip in egg mixture. Dredge in panko. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 1 minute on each side. Place pork on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 6 minutes or until done.
To prepare dressing, combine onions and the remaining ingredients. Serve dressing with pork.
Scalloped Corn and Broccoli
adapted from allrecipes.com
Makes about 4 servings
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the corn, eggs, sugar, flour and salt. Add the cheese and broccoli, mix well and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
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As you almost certainly know if you are reading this, Rajon Rondo is a divisive figure in NBA circles. The media generally seems to regard him as moody and standoffish. His teammates — at least publicly — seem to appreciate his talent and competitive nature. Opponents are less fond of him. His fans defend him ardently. His detractors, well, detract equally ardently. It can make for a contentious debate.
Yesterday, Jeff Clark of Celtics Blog talked to ESPN's Jeff Goodman, who covers basketball at every level. He gave his thoughts on why he doesn't particularly like Rondo's game:
He frustrates me for a variety of reasons - he doesn't show much leadership ability, more often than not makes the flashy pass rather than the simple one, has not improved his perimeter shot - and doesn't appear to care about being a great teammate (as some of his former coaches will attest to off the record). [...] Would I want Rondo? Sure, but it also depends on the team that surrounds him. [...]
One instance I will give you is that when he tried out for the Olympic team a few years back, he didn't exactly make a positive impression and the staff basically sent him home. There are, of course, differing accounts of what happened - but my sources told me that the coaches wanted him gone.
The coach Goodman is likely referring to is Rondo's coach at Kentucky, Tubby Smith, one of just three coaches Rondo has had since high school. The other two, of course, were both in the NBA — Doc Rivers and Brad Stevens. Stevens isn't a former coach. Rivers, meanwhile, still gives Rondo advice, according to Rondo. It's entirely possible that Rondo was difficult to coach in college, but it appears as though he hasn't really clashed with coaches since Rivers — and likely the Celtics franchise overall — gained his respect.
Speaking without sources, I can only offer anecdotal evidence from what I've seen in the locker room, but my impressions of Rondo differ from that of Goodman's sources. He isn't particularly friendly to the media, at least on the record, but off the record he's not above cracking a joke, even at his own expense. Meanwhile, it wasn't uncommon to see Phil Pressey, Jerryd Bayless and Chris Babb gathered around Rondo's locker, chatting with him before and after a game. Perhaps Goodman's sources are right that players around the league don't like Rondo, but his teammates — again, solely from my anecdotal evidence — certainly seemed to.
Last season, Rondo's leadership was murky, in part because the team was bad and jockeying for lottery odds. This year, Rondo will have to connect with new, young teammates, which might paint a clearer picture of his leadership.
Goodman offered a much more positive view of the newest Celtics.
I really like Marcus Smart a lot - he's a high intangible guy who is going to continue to improve his floor game and his perimeter shot (his two biggest weaknesses). Sure, he had a misstep at Texas Tech when he went after the fan in the stands - but the bottom line is that Smart is tough, is probably already a better leader than Rondo - and he works. His floor game as a point guard improved dramatically over the last two years (he had never really played the point prior to college) and his perimeter shot - which is his primary weakness - will get better over time. I'm not sure Smart will ever be an elite point guard in the league, but I think he can be a Top 10'ish point guard who brings a lot of the intangibles to the table that Rondo does not.
James Young is a roll of the dice - he was worth the risk where the Celtics took him, though. He's long, has a ton of natural ability - but was extremely inconsistent with his effort and production as a freshman at Kentucky. He's a better shooter than the numbers (35 percent from 3) showed last season in Lexington, but the key for him will be work habits.
Like many others, Goodman seems to believe that Young's shot is better than it looked last year at Kentucky. That would be an extremely positive sign for the Celtics, who need the 19-year-old to develop into an efficient scorer.
In today's NBA, Goodman's assertion that Marcus Smart can be a top-10ish point guard is actually extremely high praise. Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Tony Parker, John Wall, Goran Dragic, healthy Derrick Rose and Rondo (yes, Rondo) are all top-10 point guards and all game-changing talents. If Marcus Smart can indeed improve his perimeter jumper, it doesn't seem unreasonable to expect him to rise into that echelon eventually.
In Sports Illustrated's first power rankings since LeBron James reshuffled the entire Eastern Conference, Ben Golliver was fair but not particularly kind to the Celtics, ranking them 13th ahead of just Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Third-worst in the Eastern Conference might very well be third-worst overall, given the depth of the Western Conference.
Golliver, however, also thinks highly of Marcus Smart's future.
These Celtics primarily trade in youth. Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart, Kelly Olynyk, Tyler Zeller, James Young and Jared Sullinger give Boston a hefty complement of rotation pieces 23 or younger. Among them Smart, in particular, looks to be a star in the making.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Golliver's projections are actually pretty close to a best-case scenario for Boston. If the Celtics can somehow keep Rondo in place while bringing along Marcus Smart and finish 13th in the East, securing another high draft pick, they'll be in a fantastic place going forward.


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Whale Sharks Coral Bay
Coral Bay is a small town site located approximately 1100KM north of Perth. Situated in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia within the heart of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park we have direct beach access to the Ningaloo Reef system, famous as a spot for Whale sharks Coral Bay adventures with its amazing diversity of marine creatures, reef fish and coral gardens. With a permanent population of around 150 people it is the ideal location for a holiday escape…… no distractions, only attractions.
Ningaloo Reef Dive – Ethos Statement
At Ningaloo Reef Dive we acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the elders both past, present & future. For they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
In Coral Bay the traditional custodians are represented by the Bayungu people. They have many thousands of years of history in the area, their current interests include the ownership and running of Cardabia Station.
We welcome you to the Ningaloo Marine Park, and hope you leave here with a better understanding of this fragile environment. Ningaloo Reef Dive observes the "No Touch" protocol, and is committed to the preservation & conservation of this natural area, and the education of its visitors.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time on the Ningaloo Reef.
One can never get bored with the long list of Coral Bay adventures. You can swim, snorkel, dive, take a variety of boat trips or quad bike tours, scenic flights are available, also 4WD tours which take you out of Coral Bay to show you other spectacular locations & National Parks in the region.
A boutique range of small shopping outlets provide a unique selection of clothing, jewellery, gifts, toys, beauty products & services. Relax on the beach or take a long walk along it. Sunsets in Coral Bay are spectacular. We have included some of our recommended local attractions on our links page….
NeedsAlong with unique Coral Bay adventures, you will find all amenities within easy walking distance. All necessities are available at the two supermarkets, located at each shopping village. There is a local bakery and a variety of restaurants and cafes if you prefer to eat out. The newsagent provides daily newspapers, magazines & a postal service; there are public telephones throughout Coral Bay. For more information on Coral Bay have a look at our links page for recommended websites.
Coral Bay offers a range of accommodation, from powered camp sites to resort style villas, you will find a place to stay that suits your style & budget. Many accommodation providers have web sites where you can view & book online. Have a look at our links page for our recommendations.
Coral Bay offers a range of accommodation, from powered camp sites to resort style villas, you will find a place to stay that suits your style & budget. Many accommodation providers have web sites where you can view & book online. Have a look at our links page for our recommendations.
Getting hereSkywest airlines offer daily flights to Learmonth airport, from there we can arrange a pre-booked bus transfer to Coral Bay for you… Driving from Perth is a popular choice with many amazing places to see along the way, like Shark Bay & the Monkey Mia dolphins. Hire cars, vans, and mobile homes are readily available from many outlets in Perth; most can have vehicles available from the airport if required. Have a look at our links page for some options.
Coral Bay is situated in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia; it is a remote, dry location, classified as desert. Fresh water is a particularly valuable commodity here; we ask that you use it wisely. Much of Coral Bay and its surrounds, including the Ningaloo Reef System are protected by Department of Environment & Conservation regulations as a Marine Park.
At Ningaloo Reef Dive we support the "NO TOUCH" protocol. Flora & fauna within the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park is protected and preserved for future generations by following this simple rule. We thank you for your support. Our links page provides some avenues for further information.
Coral Bay's temperatures (measured in Celsius) vary from high 30's in our summer (December to March) low to mid 30's during autumn (April & May) and spring (Sept, Oct & Nov) with winter temperatures (June, July & Aug) in the low to mid 20's.
Very little rainfall is experienced at any time during the year. Winter nights can be quite cold, and warm clothing is recommended.


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HAMILTON — The stacks of mulch, wood and construction debris piling up at Hamilton's ecological facility off Kuser Road have drawn complaints from residents and the township as well as attention from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
At last week's council meeting, council regular Antonio Gambino questioned current operations at the center, which was privatized three years ago.
"That ecological center over there is a mess," Gambino said. "They're dumping stuff over there, I don't know where it's coming from. There's four to five stories high of stuff I've never seen out there — concrete, steel, wood."
The center, now run by Lawrence-based Britton Industries, mainly serves as a mulching and recycling operation, but concrete, metal and other materials are now piled alongside mountains of mulch at the facility.
Township business administrator John Ricci said the asphalt dumped at the site belongs to the township and isn't Britton's responsibility. But some of the materials at the site have given the township pause, he said, and the DEP was called in to inspect the center and its operations.
"We had concerns about the size of some of the piles, but the DEP has come out on our request and inspected, and they're within the limits established by permits from the state DEP," Ricci said.
Britton Industries did not return a call seeking comment.
Larry Hajna, a spokesman for the DEP, said no major violations have been found recently. DEP records show several minor violations were noted in 2009, including complaints that there were no water trucks at the center, which allows dust to fly around. Materials like concrete and asphalt that aren't approved were also found stockpiled in 2009, and in 2010 a tree contractor was observed dropping off cuttings in an area not approved for that kind of material.
The DEP also issued two notices of violation to the township in 2009 for dumping porcelain-laden fill excavated from under a Cornell Heights tennis court.
Britton Industries' three-year contract with the township is up in July. The company pays the township $95,000 a year to run the ecological facility, make mulch and sell it.
The company won the contract with the township after suing the township when it gave the contract to another vendor after learning Britton had been fined $1 million by the DEP. The other vendor, Reliable Wood, had also been fined. The contract was bid again and ultimately awarded to Britton.
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July 20, 2013
Video volunteers have been shooting short, candid film clips on official apathy.
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Ecologist Debal Deb, who did his post-doctoral research from IISc in Bangalore, started his folk rice gene bank Vrihi in 1997.
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Jobs in Detroit's car factories are moving to India.
Chidanand Rajghatta
Can 'bindaas' or 'jhakaas' survive transliteration?
Shobhaa De
India's first superstar died almost a lonely life.
Robin Roy
Simple Simon or shrewd scamster?
T M Ramalingam was found with bills of exchange worth Rs 27, 500 crore which are probably fake. Is the Class X dropout a sharp businessman or a swindler?
TM Ramalingam pulls four soiled ten-rupee notes from the pocket of his blue shirt and waves them around like a Japanese hand fan. "All I have in liquid cash with me right now is this Rs 40 as I cannot operate any of my 20 bank accounts, " says the 46-year-old agriculture commodities trader from Dharapuram in Tirupur district in Tamil Nadu. After a raid on his house on December 31, 2012, income tax authorities barred him from operating his accounts.
It's been over a fortnight since Ramalingam, also known as TMR, made national and international headlines after officials from the income tax department seized international bills of exchange worth Rs 27, 500 crore, or US$5 billion, from his modest residence. The documents were initially thought to be US Treasury bonds but later turned out to be International Bills of Exchange, which private banks checked and declared fake. Final confirmation is awaited from the Federal Reserve of the US.
It is still too early to give a clean chit to Ramalingam and sympathise with his plight as the real reason why he had the documents is unclear. He has taken anticipatory bail till January 21 and makes it clear that he will not talk about anything relating to the probe even before he sits down to speak after bolting the door to his house from the outside.
"I have been reiterating that the bills of exchange are genuine. I've said this to the media and to the investigators during the first round of questioning at the I-T office in Chennai. I will fight till I prove my point, " says Ramalingam. His version is that he bought the documents in return for Chinese gold bonds through a Brazilian finance broker from Dubai in 2011 as part of his dream project to start a petroleum refinery in Ramanathapuram district in southern Tamil Nadu.
He sits down on a sofa on the verandah of his single storey house in Dharapuram, waves the notes once again, and starts talking about his multi-billion dollar carbon fuel dream that went awry. "It is a major project. I have registered my firm as Bharaneedhars Refineries Private Limited with me and my wife as managing director and director. I submitted a proposal to the Union government for which I got an acknowledgement receipt. That was also taken away during the raid, " Ramalingam says.
I-T sleuths say it is not difficult to register a private company and that there is more to Ramalingam than meets the eye. "We suspect that the seized documents were to be used to dupe potential investors by luring them into some business proposition after showing it to them as security, " says an I-T official involved in the probe.
The fact that Ramalingam has made 12 trips abroad in the last year and is facing a Rs 2-crore cheating charge in Singapore leads to questions about his financial dealings. The balance-sheet of Bharaneedhars Refineries on March 31, 2012 recorded a transfer of Rs 2. 25 crore from a Singapore-based firm called Bharaneedhars Private Limited, which Ramalingam says is his own concern floated with the help of some 'business associates'.
Ramalingam, however, insists that he is just a regular businessman with a vision for a petroleum refinery in southern Tamil Nadu. His estimate for the project is around $28 million. He seems happy to talk about what he owns: "My house here in Dharapuram is built on 86 cents of land. I own eights cents near Perandur, which is caught in a court case. I-T officials sealed my bank lockers that have 5. 7kg of silver ornaments and 703g of gold ornaments. I own a Toyota Innova that I bought recently. "
Officials aren't fooled by his act. "Ramalingam gives the impression of being a simpleton but is well-versed in finance. He has studied only up to Class X but is very shrewd and has strong business acumen, " says a senior official with the I-T department in Coimbatore.
TOI-Crest met Ramalingam's relatives with whom he is not on cordial terms. They say Ramalingam arrived in Dharapuram after his marriage to Kalaiselvi, who is from the locality. He was born and brought up in rural Thondamuthur near Pollachi where his father ran a tea stall and did some agricultural trading.
Ramalingam moved to Dharapuram in the late 1990s after his wife Kalaiselvi's brother-inlaw, Dharmaraj, also an agricultural commodities trader, agreed to take him under his wing. The two parted ways after Ramalingam reportedly cashed a cheque for Rs 2 lakh without Dharmaraj's knowledge. A formal complaint was not registered since the family decided to keep it to themselves. The relatives added that Ramalingam was a quick learner with a flair for languages.
"We had two groundnut decorticator machines and Ramalingam had helped a mechanic fix one. A few months later, Ramalingam repaired the second machine when it developed a similar problem. He is smart but we are not really sure what he does for a living, " says a close relative on condition of anonymity. He described Ramalingam as a voracious reader, who pored over law books.
Ramalingam confirms that he loves reading newspapers and magazines. He describes himself as a Tamil movie buff and a fan of actor Vijay. He beams with pride as he says he is indeed a quick learner, blessed with a sharp eye for business and profit.
However, his tryst with fame - or infamy - has brought police attention back to his activities. Tirupur police are planning to look into a cheating case filed against him in 2011 in connection with pending payments of Rs 4 lakh in a ground nut procurement deal. Tirupur police superintendent Amit Kumar Singh says they registered a case before the I-T raids. "We are re-visiting the case in the wake of these developments. "
The I-T department is expected to hold a second round of questioning in the coming days. "Barclays bank has verbally confirmed that the bills of exchange seized from his residence are forged, " says Murali Mohan, additional director (investigation), income tax department, Chennai. "Ramalingam has been making contradictory statements about his business dealings and we are trying to verify his claims. "
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Owego, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Cal Harris is serving out a sentence of 25 years to life for killing his wife in 2001. He was found guilty twice, but his attorney is now asking for the charges to be dismissed.
Cal Harris' defense attorney, William Easton, made several claims Monday to the State Court of Appeals as to why he believes the murder conviction should be thrown out.
You'll recall Harris was convicted in 2009 for the murder of his wife, Michele.
She disappeared during the overnight hours of September 11, 2001, and was never found.
Action News has obtained documents which contain Easton's arguments to overturn the murder conviction.
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Keene also stated there was no misconduct on his part as prosecutor and that the court itself never wavered by denying a change of venue or requesting that the jury be sequestered.
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The Galveston Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) and Galveston College recently joined forces to enhance and create more effective ways to improve workforce issues in Galveston. To accomplish this goal, the College has assigned Wendy Allen, Continuing Education Division, Customized Workforce Training Account Executive, to coordinate the program with the GEDP. Customized Workforce Training can be offered and taught on-site at any local Galveston company. It can be tailored to the creation of a new class or to enhance and/or improve the existing workforce skills of a company's employees. Examples of training presently offered to the GEDP include ED-101 workshops. For more information about the program and curriculum, contact Allen at 409-944-1339, email to email@example.com, or visit http://www.gc.edu/.
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Originally founded as a duo in Marquette, Michigan in 1991, the band known today as the Flat Broke Blues Band was given its moniker due to the obvious.
It was a reflection of the financial status of both of the founding members, says guitarist and vocalist Michael Letts, who should be doing a little better on that score when the band plays Petoskeys Crooked Tree Arts Center this Friday.
Today, Flat Broke Blues Band is pretty much the opposite, due to the success of their current lineup, which includes Letts as well as Mark Johnson on bass and vocals, Jim Cohen on drums, and Lorrie Hayes on vocals and harmonica, plus founding member Walt Lindala on guitar and vocals.
Initially, several members of the band came and went. By fall of 2001, our current lineup was assembled, and has worked together ever since, says Letts
As the name might indicate, the blues are the focus of Flat Brokes set list. Walt Lindala says the band is comprised of five passionate fans of the blues who enjoy listening to, playing and writing the blues.
Theyre also a band thats willing to travel several hundred miles to play a one-night show, which is probably another reason theyve been so successful.
Wed rather travel to perform to a venue full of true blues fans than play the same old tired cover songs at the local bar, night after night, for indifferent patrons, Lindala confirms, the power, soul, feeling, grit, and emotion of the blues is undeniable, and is what drives us night after night and year after year.
As they trek through their own quest for blues-related fame, Flat Broke has already shared the stage with several legendary names in the genre, and have also released their own CD of original blues songs.
Worth the Weight is the CD - which Blues Revue Magazine called ... an intriguing blend of the subtle and the swashbuckling... - and as for those opening act opportunities, theyve included sets alongside Shemekia Copeland, Louisianas Lonnie Brooks, and Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor, just to name a few.
One of my favorites was opening for Magic Slim, Letts says, truly a living legend and one of a few of the remaining Chicago bluesmen with direct ties to the original flowering of the genre. Funny story - I had gotten a new stage jacket that year. If you know Slim, his name is kind of an irony - hes a big guy! He saw the stylish black blazer I was wearing and said, Its a good thing you aint my size, or youd be fightin me for that jacket! Slim has a great laugh and sense of humor, and it was an honor to share the bill with him and his band. They were very gracious and friendly.
And as for Worth the Weight, the band has been performing songs from the new album at their live shows; but theyre not stopping there, with plans already in the works for a new album.
We are currently planning to record a new CD this summer, Letts explains, and we will be debuting some brand new material that we are currently writing for our new CD at our Petoskey show. We are quite happy with the new songs; they are the best weve done so far.
Flat Broke also covers other popular blues and even some R&B artists, although most of their setlist stays focused on the blues tradition.
We do everything from Chicago, to the West Coast style swing and jump blues, to more funky R&B tunes, Letts explains, we have been able to remain popular because we usually have some songs for every fan of traditional American music, and we even throw in some Rolling Stones if the crowd needs to rock. Feel free to dance in the aisles!
The Flat Broke Blues Band will be performing at Petoskeys Crooked Tree Arts Center at 8 pm on Friday, July 30. Tickets are $7.50 for CTAC members/$10 for non-members. For more information on the show, visit www.crookedtree.org online; for more info on the band, stop by www.flatbrokebluesband.com.


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In an effort to help Massachusetts maintain its creative edge, Gov. Deval L. Patrick isn't leaving too much to chance.
That's why we applaud the governor for signing a bill that calls for a 23-member Creative Economy Council, an advisory panel dedicated to boosting the arts, cultural attractions and innovations in the Bay State. The creative sector, which accounts for 190,000 jobs in the commonwealth, includes the visual and performing arts, film, digital media, design, advertising, architecture and tourism. It's a sector that should not be overlooked in a new knowledge-based economy that places a premium on creativity in all facets of business life.
The new panel's assignment is to measure the sector's contributions to the state and to develop strategies to promote and expand it.
The governor will appoint 17 members, and leaders of the House and Senate will appoint six legislators to the panel. We hope and expect that the governor will include creative minds from Western Massachusetts to lend guidance to the council.


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Football Betting
Premier League – Newcastle United v Sunderland Preview
Sunderland have only won one of the last 14 Tyne-Wear derby matches and haven't recorded a victory at St James' Park (sorry, the Sports Direct Arena) since the year 2000 so the odds appear stacked against the Mackems this weekend.
The Magpies are still in there pitching for a Europa League spot next season after enjoying a season that their fans can only have dreamed of. Their league position would have looked a whole lot better had they not thrown away a two-goal lead against struggling Wolves last Saturday however. Goals from Papiss Cisse and Jonas Guitterez appeared to have put United in full control but their defence, so reliable for much of this season, took their eye off the ball in the second half. Manager Alan Pardew was understandably disappointed but there is unlikely to be a repeat performance against Sunderland with local bragging rights at stake and Newcastle look a decent bet at 23/20 to get back to winning ways bearing in mind that they've only lost twice at home this term and have already won at the Stadium Of Light.
That success came before the Martin O'Neill revolution began at Sunderland and there's no doubt that the Wearsiders are a more combative and organised outfit since the Irishman took over the reins. Last week's 4-0 defeat at West Brom was a wake-up call, however, and shows there is still much work to be done, though prior to their Hawthorns debacle Sunderland had only lost two of their previous 10 games and those were against Chelsea and Arsenal.
There hasn't been a goalless draw between Newcastle and Sunderland since 1985 and that statistic shouldn't be disturbed this week as both teams like to play on the front foot. Cisse and top scorer Demba Ba already look to be forming a decent partnership up front for United and will be a threat to the visitors, who may now be concentrating their efforts for the remainder of the season on the FA Cup with little to play for in the league. Fraizer Campbell and Nicklas Bendtner could return in attack for Sunderland, however, to supplement the excellent Stephane Sessegnon so backing both teams to score at 4/6 makes plenty of appeal. Newcastle to win 2-1 is 15/2 and a 3-1 correct score is available at 16/1.
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During a teleconference Friday, the tall, sweet-smiling Texan said he likes to think his appeal goes beyond what DioGuardi has described as his core demographic of women and girls.
James also said he didn't regret taking his shirt off at DioGuardi's request during his first tryout with the judges. It may have put him in the contest, he said, and he was then able to prove his talent.
He took issue with one aspect of the "American Idol" format, saying the limitation on song length is a "real issue." Being able to perform longer tunes would "open up a realm of possibilities," James said.
But he said he's the kind of guy who accepts what's happened and is happy about it.
"I continue to say it but it remains to be true: Everything happens for a reason," he said.
On a darker note, James noted that the May 11 performance show marked the sixth anniversary of his near-fatal motorcycle accident, when he was taken by helicopter from the crash to a hospital.
The 27-year-old musician from Fort Worth made it to the top three on "American Idol" before he was eliminated by the voting audience this week.
James didn't predict a winner for next week's "American Idol" finale on Fox but predicted a "crazy good show" when Crystal Bowersox of Toledo, Ohio, and Lee DeWyze of Mount Prospect, Ill., both 24, compete for the title and a record contract.
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South Shore National manager Mike Zaccariello could have chose to go with the company line when someone asked why South Shore Little League has experienced ample All-Star success over the years, but that was too easy.
Instead, the man who led SSN to a trip to Williamsport, Pa., for the Little League World Series in 2008 chose to give a prime example at the expense of one-time player Patrick Noonan, who was standing just a few feet from his former manager.
"It's because guys like (Noonan) come back and help out in practice,'' said Zaccariello, a 25-year SSLL veteran who is preparing his current 12s team for a trip to the Section 5 playoffs this weekend. "Instead of hanging out with his girl friend, he's here helping us out.
"It really says something,'' Zaccariello laughed without any regard to exactly how much hot water Noonan might be in with his girl.
South Shore's baseball resume has been exceptional dating back to the mid-1970s, particularly its 12s, which has made three trips to the LL World Series (1985, 1991, 2008) and seven trips to the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern Regional. In addition, since 1990, the Tottenville loop has advanced to the state playoffs nine times and has won District 24, or the Island championship, a whopping 17 times.
The 10s and 11s division were added to All-Star play in 1994 and 2004, respectively, and South Shore, which has had a double charter since 1991, has the distinction of winning the inaugural state championships in both age groups. It has sent its 10s to the state playoffs seven times.
So what exactly is the key to South Shore's success? Is there a particular formula? Has it just been blessed with an abundance of talent year in and year out?
Truth of the matter is, there's a number of reasons why SSLL has annually been among the contenders to win District 24 crown in all three baseball and a number of softball All-Star Tournament divisions.
Without a doubt, having a huge enrollment ... South Shore had an all-time high of 1,250 kids signed up for a season a few years back and currently has 850 enrolled ... is a major stepping-stone for success.
Mike Colini, president of Staten Island Little League in Dongan Hills, said South Shore has earned the reputation they have as a winning organization.
"Truth of the matter is, they work hard with their players and it shows on the field,'' said Colini. "Yes, they have a bigger talent pool to choose from than most leagues, but they get the most of it from the dedication and hard work they get from their coaches.
"I think (working hard) holds true for a lot of leagues on the Island, including our own, but South Shore's is obvious.''
Current president John Iorio, a 30-year SSLL veteran, and Zaccariello, believe it goes further than just numbers, starting with the guidance of former SSLL legend Tom Tolino.
Iorio, who is in his second stint as president said the loop's veteran coaches and its willingness to allow 9-year-olds to play in the Major division are staples in the league's triumphs.
"We've been very fortunate to have a lot of managers and coaches that no longer have children playing, but are still here ... some for as long as 15-20 years. That shows you the kind of dedication there is,'' said Iorio. "It makes a difference. Guys stay here forever. They don't leave and we don't want them to leave.
"We're also one of the few leagues that allows 9-year-olds to play in the Major division (12s),'' continued Iorio, whose league has produced a Major Leaguer in pitching veteran Jason Marquis. "That's one thing (Tolino) instilled in us, working with the 9 and 10-year-olds with the older kids.
"What's being a star in the junior-minor division going to do for you? It's not only the games, but what those young kids get out of practices at least twice a week too. By the time they're (12s), they're going to be players.''
Iorio said SSLL's Major division had about 19 nine-year-old players in 2014.
Noonan, now 21, is one of those kids that played up as a 9-year-old and he believes it definitely helped in his development.
"When you play up, you look up to the older kids and you don't want to let them down,'' said Noonan, who played under Zaccariello for SS National. "When you first start, the older kids are so much quicker. But you adjust and eventually, playing with them makes you better.
"I really learned the fundamentals playing at South Shore.'' Noonan continued. "At practices, especially All-Star practices, we went over everything.''
Zaccariello, meanwhile, said tradition, family and the program have all played vital roles in South Shore's success.
"It was our forefathers, guys like Tolino, who created an atmosphere of winning. The kids want to be a part of that tradition, no doubt,'' said Zaccariello. "And we're a family, in part, because a lot of the kids like to come down (to the complex) when they're not playing to watch their friends ... former players (who have aged out) come back all the time to help.
"And last, I think we run a great, competitive in-house program where some of the regular-season games are of all-star caliber,'' Zaccariello added. "It fuels the winning spirit.''
Racquetball legend Sudsy Monchik, whose son, Derek Klugewicz, played six years at SSLL (four as an All Star) also believes the competitive nature helps mold the South Shore kids. But he said the things the kids learn at an early age are also beneficial.
"I believe the healthy competitive atmosphere at South Shore is a huge benefit to the growth of our local youth baseball players,'' Monchik said. "It begins early in their Little League experience and teaches them to always play hard, but have fun (as well).
"There's no doubt my son Derek's experience at South Shore has has helped his growth as a baseball player and an athlete.''
South Shore's softball program has also experienced success and although it might not be to the same degree of its baseball program, it is noteworthy.
Billy Maguire, a member of SSLL's Board of Directors and a coach on the 12s softball team that traveled to Buffalo for the state playoffs this week, said South Shore doesn't short-change its softball program.
"First, I think we've been successful party because this side of the Island takes softball seriously,'' said Maguire, a former two-time Advance baseball All Star from St. Peter's. "But also, the revenues allocated to softball are equal to what South Shore puts toward baseball.
"(Iorio) has put as much emphasis on softball as baseball, and that says something,'' Maguire added. "The zoning (Little League softball players may play with a league in the neighborhood they live in or go to school) has helped us, but we've also put a whole lot of money into our field (the newly installed pitcher's circle cost $1,000 alone) and I think we've also done a good job developing our players, including those just learning the game.''


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In English, Spanish, French. The EAAF is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that conducts forensic archaeological and anthropological research to investigate human rights violations in Argentina and worldwide. Site contains annual reports from work conducted in different countries in Latin America and around the world, field mission reports, press releases, and videos.
Archived Web Resources
Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team / Equipo Argentino de Antropologia Forense
ASFADDES: Asociación de Familiares Detenidos-Desaparecidos en Colombia / Colombian Association of Relatives of the Detained and Disappeared
In Spanish. Organization which aids and represents the families of people who are detained or missing in Colombia. The directors and members of ASFADDES have been subject to illegal surveillance and death threats from paramilitary groups. They have filed a petition to the Inter American Human Rights Court to require the Colombian state to provide them with minimum safety guarantees. Site contains news articles, background information on organization and its activities, photographs, and educational information on forced disappearances.
Bartolome Clavero: Ensayos, Opiniones y Actualidad [Latin America]
In Spanish. A professor at the University of Sevilla (Spain), Bartolome Clavero writes extensively on indigenous rights in Latin America. The site contains political commentary, academic studies and formal publications by Clavero.
Blog del Instituto de los Derechos Humanos de la UCA / Central American University "José Simeon Cañas" Institute for Human Rights Blog [El Salvador]
In Spanish. Blog contains news updates on human rights issues in El Salvador.
Center for Economic and Policy Research Community Action
In Spanish. Website of CIEPAC, a non-governmental, civil organization founded in 1998 in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico with the mandate to carry out research and analysis of the economic, political, social, and human rights conditions in Chiapas, in order to offer its findings to diverse social groups working for peace and searching for feasible and sustainable development alternatives in Chiapas, Mexico and abroad.
Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas / Center for Human Rights Fray Bartolomé de las Casas [Mexico]
In English and Spanish. Website of Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas (Frayba) Center for Human Rights, a non-profit civil organization. Founded in 1989 through the initiative of Samuel Ruiz García, catholic bishop of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Frayba works in defense and promotion of human rights, especially for the indigenous villages and communities in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
Centro para la Acción Legal en Derechos Humanos / Center for Legal Action on Human Rights [Guatemala]
In Spanish and K'iche'. All aspects of human rights promotion, focusing on providing legal aid and documenting the genocide perpetrated against the Mayan population of Guatemala during the 1980s. They are leading the most important collective effort to bring former dictators (one of them currently a senator) to trial before the Interamerican Human Rights Court. The security of their members is seriously compromised--the Guatemalan government and its military forces are not in favor of any kind of investigation into war crimes. Since 2004, year in which CALDH brough the cases against Rios Montt and García before the Interamerican Court, their offices have been subject to raids and their members have been kidnapped and received death threats.laws, justice, and judicial proceedings--courts and judicial systems--Inter-American Court of Human Rights
Change for Equality [Iran]
In Farsi, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic. Contains articles and reports on frequent government blocking of organization's web content as well as that of other women's rights organizations in Iran.
CNLT I Conseil National Pour Les Libertés En Tunisie I Tunisian Human Rights Politics
In French, Arabic, English, Spanish. CNLT addresses issues of political freedom and civil liberties in Tunisia. Their site contains newsletters, reports, and the organization's founding documents.
Coalición de Derechos Humanos / Human Rights Coalition [Arizona, United States]
In English and Spanish. Coalición de Derechos Humanos is a grassroots organization which promotes respect for human/civil rights and fights the militarization of the Southern Border region, discrimination, and human rights abuses by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials affecting U.S. and non-U.S. citizens alike. Contains information on organization's projects, press releases and educational materials for download, news and events listing, and videos.


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What do you think about these photos?
Yes! All everyone says about my pics on fb is they're great. I know that's not true.
Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting Anonymous:
once you learn how to edit an image...
Are the colors wrong? Lighting?
cropping, colour, focus- and that's within the editing software, do you really want me to critique the in camera work?
The first one I would like better without the cars in the background.
The second one without the glare of the lights on the menu.
The third without the parking garage and a full view of the sign.
Nothing wrong with the black and white.
The last one, maybe a full view of the phone booth and the light through the tree is distracting.
Good luck with your dreams girl =) Hope you make it!!


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Johannes Badrutt
A house of tradition that has made history
The luxurious Kulm Hotel St. Moritz has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the Swiss hotel trade for 150 years. Thanks to its founder, hotel pioneer Johannes Badrutt, St. Moritz and the Kulm Hotel were already considered tops in the Swiss Alps in the 19th century. A bet made the Engadine the cradle of winter tourism at that time.
As the son of a god-fearing craftsman and later master builder, Johannes Badrutt learned the meaning of hard work early on. When he acquired the Pension Faller – today's Kulm Hotel – in 1856, he knew that he would need determination to enjoy continuing success as a hotel manager. Not only his wife Maria but also the magnificent Engadine helped him inspire enthusiasm for the hotel in his guests. And Badrutt had success: It all began with a bet.
150 years Kulm Hotel St. Moritz (PDF 2.3 MB)


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J.Pinder - Virtue f. Camilla Rechhio
Produced by Kuddie Fresh.
Produced by Kuddie Fresh.
To help his chances at landing a spot on XXL's 2013 Freshmen list, J. Pinder links up with fellow Seattle-native Vitamin D for some new'ness.
After linking up with DJ Skee to release Careless Redux (which boasts features from Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, Rapper Big Pooh, THURZ, DJ Khalil, !llmind and more), the Seattle musician takes some time out to share his inspirations and vision behind the project. UPDATE: Looking back, I noticed I actually missed posting the project as
Produced by The Flush, here goes the third single off the Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition 2012 compilation. PREVIOUS: King Chip, Boldy James, Two9, Peechie Green & GoDreamer – Swisha | THURZ, Los & Skyzoo – The Sparks
Shortly after dropping "Lenore" w/ Musiq Soulchild, the Seattle emcee drops off the next single off his upcoming Careless Redux project, dropping November 13th.
With Kuddie Fresh providing the soundscape and Musiq Soulchild on the chorus, the Seattle emcee shares his take on Edgar Allen Poe's classic poem The Raven. A dark look at the universal torment and mournful sorrow felt for a greatest love lost. Careless Redux -- Pinder's upcoming project presented by DJ Skee -- is looking
J. Pinder gets super personal on the latest visual from his full-length debut, Careless. PREVIOUS: Focus… – Clouds f. J. Pinder & Rapper Big Pooh
The producer-on-the-mic is gearing up to drop a new EP, FOCAL POINT: 1172, on August 7th. Here's the latest offering from that project. CLOUDS [feat. J.Pinder x Rapper Big Pooh] by Focus...
Continuing on his Careless campaign, J. Pinder releases a POV style visual for track three. For those wondering, the chick's name is Yo Akalu. Shouts to NahRight on the premiere.
Directed by John Coyne & Trevor Traynor. First single off Pinder's upcoming full-length, Careless. Those wanting a download can hit iTunes. PREVIOUS: J. Pinder – Dream Killers f. Mistah F.A.B (Video)
Directed by John Coyne and Trevor Traynor. Quite possibly my favorite joint from Pinder to date. They used to be called haters. The people who push their own sense of self loathing and misery on you, telling you that what you pursue is not attainable, that you will amount to nothing. They can be peers,
A behind-the-scenes look at J. Pinder's next video; which will drop (with the .mp3) next Tuesday.
In "Go Far" J Pinder again teams up with director Jon Augustavo to tie a visually arresting style to the ultra smooth track. The story of love and loss, on the trains and streets of New York, simultaneously juxtaposes and compliments the deep lyrical material of the new Pinder single. Artful and stylistically original -


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Hello guys!
I'm new here in the forum and found out through all the videos about paintball that Mike shares.
I've learned a lot about the sport, despite playing once a month here in my town.
Because I want to improve in paintball I need to start buying some good equipments, because I only
have access to rented equipments with very low quality. Think abou a mask that fogs more than a mirror
in a hot bath... ehehehe
First of all I want to tell that I live in Brazil and paintball is not much widespread, but has some
speedball fields for practice.
So I came through this post to ask for the help from all paintball player about which mask should I buy,
because I need to know this for sure before paying for the shipment and any taxes on it that my country's
government will charge. I think a mask between $40 and $70 is a good amount to start.
I thought these mask below and i'd like to know what do you think i should buy. Sure you can suggest others
maks that are not on the list, but will be great if you can keep the range of price that I mentioned before.
- V-Force Vantage Pro Mask: Found for $ 42.95
- Proto Switch FS Thermal Paintball Mask: Found for $ 49.95
- JT ProFlex Thermal Paintball Mask: Found for $ 62.95
- JT Flex 8 Full Coverage Paintball Mask: Found for $ 67.95
Thank you in advance to everyone who can help.
Best regards!
ps: sorry anything with my English.
Newbie question
Started by Rasec, Jan 03 2013 12:09 AM
6 replies to this topic
Posted 03 January 2013 - 12:09 AM
Posted 03 January 2013 - 12:12 AM
I would personally get the JT ProFlex with the thermal lens but any one of those would be great besides the Flex 8.
Posted 03 January 2013 - 12:59 AM
The JT proflexes are a great mask.They are only $50 on ANSgear,but I don't know if they ship to brazil.What I would personally suggest you do is get a list of gear you want to purchase(mask,tank,and hopper)and then buying it all to possibly reduce shipping/customs fees/taxes.
Posted 03 January 2013 - 01:06 AM
I would personally go with the proflex. I love mine and they hold up, and no fog!
Posted 03 January 2013 - 07:31 AM
Love the JT Proflex
2012 Proto Reflex Rail & Empire z2 for sale- http://www.techpb.co...0
Posted 03 January 2013 - 07:37 PM
Thank you for the help guys!
I'll follow you advice and buy the JT ProFlex.
And like paintballguy2255 said, i think i'll buy some more items. Maybe i can reduce some shipping cost.
I'll follow you advice and buy the JT ProFlex.
And like paintballguy2255 said, i think i'll buy some more items. Maybe i can reduce some shipping cost.
Posted 07 January 2013 - 03:02 AM
To be honest i would go with the "- JT ProFlex Thermal Paintball Mask" i have used them before and it had nice comfort and looked nice. That's my opinion on it.
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Hollywood's hottest stars stay trim using lots of different
techniques, and now "Extra" is turning to
them and the hottest-selling new diet books to pass
on the latest diet information to you.
"I don't eat a ton of carbs," super mom Cindy Crawford said.
"Eat until you're full, and then stop," advised "Phantom of the Opera" star Emmy Rossum.
And busy "Sideways" star Virginia Madsen follows this unconventional diet: "You never have time to eat."
But what about today's new diets? We turned to the latest diet books to get the scoop on new ways to look like your favorite stars. Here's what we found:
The Coconut Diet
The Coconut Diet touts a new secret weapon: coconut oil. The book says to add coconut oil to a healthy diet and you can speed up metabolism, control your appetite and lose weight.
But before indulging in the saturated fat, registered dietitian Barrie Wolfe warns dieters: "I don't know if coconut could actually live up to those claims."
The Pump Energy Food Plan
This eating strategy comes from New York's popular Pump restaurant, which serves low-fat, sugar-free, salt-free meals to celebrities like Tyra Banks, Kevin Costner and John Stamos. "It categorizes right foods and wrong foods," Wolfe explained.
The book is filled with healthy recipes and recommends eating twice as many vegetables as protein. It also advises reducing carbs as the day goes on.
The Automatic Diet
This diet isn't really a diet at all. The book
teaches you how to break bad food habits and make
healthy substitutions that save calories, like
using mustard instead of mayonnaise. "A way
of life versus a simple quick fix diet approach,"
Wolfe explained.
So there you have it -- three new approaches to
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Line-X's proven protection formula is now available for Jamestown area residents.
The new Line-X of Jamestown, located at 3067 Fluvanna Ave., opened last month. Line-X offers protective coatings, spray on bedliners and truck gear accessories. Ryan Kaczar, Line-X of Jamestown manager, said the company has been in the business for more than 20 years and is the highest quality protection spray available.
"We were looking into bedliner companies and selected Line-X because they're the world's leader in the industry," he said. "We just want people in the Jamestown area to have a choice to choose the best in bedliners. We will treat the customers fare and give them the best products they can buy at a competitive rate with a nationwide lifetime warranty."
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From left, Steven Kaczar, Line-X of Jamestown owner, and Ryan Kaczar, Line-X of Jamestown manager, are pictured inside Line-X of Jamestown, which is located at 3067 Fluvanna Ave. Line-X of Jamestown provides protective coatings, spray on bed liners and truck gear accessories.
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Kaczar is working with his father, Steven Kaczar, who is the owner of Line-X of Jamestown. The younger Kaczar said he has been in the auto body collisions business for 12 years and knows Line-X offers the best protective spray coating.
"We don't just do bedliners. Bring in anything and I can protect it," he said. "We do trailers, rocker panels and lawn mower decks. Line-X will protect it from rust, corrosion, it is fade resistant, it is abrasion resistant and impact resistance."
Line-X of Jamestown also offers truck accessories like running boards, tonneau covers and brush guards. Kaczar said they can get a variety of products from several manufacturers.
Since the business opened last month, Kaczar said he has been busy. He is also holding a drawing to thank his customers with the chance at winning a free flat-screen Samsung television.
"It has been phenomenal so far. I couldn't ask for anything better," he said about the community's response since opening.
Line-X of Jamestown is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.linexofjamestown.com or www.facebook.com/linexofjamestown/timeline.