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Open Letter from Akbar Ganji
To His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations,
The people of Iran are experiencing difficult times both internationally and domestically. Internationally, they face the threat of a military attack from the US and the imposition of extensive sanctions by the UN Security Council. Domestically, a despotic state has – through constant and organized repression – imprisoned them in a life and death situation.
Far from helping the development of democracy, US policy over the past 50 years has consistently been to the detriment of the proponents of freedom and democracy in Iran. The 1953 coup against the nationalist government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadeq and the unwavering support for the despotic regime of the Shah, who acted as America's gendarme in the Persian Gulf, are just two examples of these flawed policies. More recently the confrontation between various US Administrations and the Iranian state over the past three decades has made internal conditions very difficult for the proponents of freedom and human rights in Iran. Exploiting the danger posed by the US, the Iranian regime has put military-security forces in charge of the government, shut down all independent domestic media, and is imprisoning human rights activists on the pretext that they are all agents of a foreign enemy. The Bush Administration, for its part, by approving a fund for democracy assistance in Iran, which has in fact being largely spent on official institutions and media affiliated with the US government, has made it easy for the Iranian regime to describe its opponents as mercenaries of the US and to crush them with impunity. At the same time, even speaking about "the possibility" of a military attack on Iran makes things extremely difficult for human rights and pro-democracy activists in Iran. No Iranian wants to see what happened to Iraq or Afghanistan repeated in Iran. Iranian democrats also watch with deep concern the support in some American circles for separatist movements in Iran. Preserving Iran's territorial integrity is important to all those who struggle for democracy and human rights in Iran. We want democracy for Iran and for all Iranians. We also believe that the dismemberment of Middle Eastern countries will fuel widespread and prolonged conflict in the region. In order to help the process of democratization in the Middle East, the US can best help by promoting a just peace between the Palestinians and Israelis, and pave the way for the creation of a truly independent Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel. A just resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the establishment of a Palestinian state would inflict the heaviest blow on the forces of fundamentalism and terrorism in the Middle East.
Your Excellency,Iran's dangerous international situation and the consequences of Iran's dispute with the West have totally deflected the world's attention and especially the attention of the United Nations from the intolerable conditions that the Iranian regime has created for the Iranian people. The dispute over the enrichment of uranium should not make the world forget that, although the 1979 revolution of Iran was a popular revolution, it did not lead to the formation of a democratic system that protects human rights. The Islamic Republic is a fundamentalist state that does not afford official recognition to the private sphere. It represses civil society and violates human rights. Thousands of political prisoners were executed during the first decade after the revolution without fair trials or due process of the law, and dozens of dissidents and activists were assassinated during the second decade. Independent newspapers are constantly being banned and journalists are sent to prison. All news websites are filtered and books are either refused publication permits or are slashed with the blade of censorship before publication. Women are totally deprived of equality with men and, when they demand equal rights, they are accused of acting against national security, subjected to various types of intimidation and have to endure various penalties, including long prison terms. In the first decade of the 21st century, stoning (the worst form of torture leading to death) is one of the sentences that Iranians face on the basis of existing laws. A number of Iranian teachers, who took part in peaceful civil protests over their pay and conditions, have been dismissed from their jobs and some have even been sent into internal exile in far-flung regions or jailed. Iranian workers are deprived of the right to establish independent unions. Workers who ask to be allowed to form unions in order to struggle for their corporate rights are beaten and imprisoned. Iranian university students have paid the highest costs in recent years in defense of liberty, human rights and democracy. Security organizations prevent young people who are critical of the official state orthodoxy from gaining admission into university, and those who do make it through the rigorous ideological and political vetting process have no right to engage in peaceful protest against government policies.
If students' activities displease the governing elites, they are summarily expelled from university and in many instances jailed. The Islamic Republic has also been expelling dissident professors from universities for about a quarter of a century. In the meantime, in the Islamic Republic's prisons, opponents are forced to confess to crimes that they have not committed and to express remorse. These confessions, which have been extracted by force, are then broadcast on the state media in a manner reminiscent of Stalinist show-trials. There are no fair, competitive elections in Iran; instead, elections are stage managed and rigged. And even people who find their way into parliament and into the executive branch of government have no powers or resources to alter the status quo. All the legal and extra-legal powers are in the hands of the Iran's top leader, who rules like a despotic sultan.
Your Excellency, Are you aware that in Iran political dissidents, human rights activists and pro-democracy campaigners are legally deprived of "the right to life"? On the basis of Article 226 of the Islamic Penal Law and Note 2 of Paragraph E of Section B of Article 295 of the same law any person can unilaterally decide that another human being has forfeited the right to life and kill them in the name of performing one's religious duty to rid society of vice(1). Over the past few decades, many dissidents and activists have been killed on the basis of this article and the killers have been acquitted in court. In such circumstances, no dissident or activist has a right to life in Iran, because, on the basis of Islamic jurisprudence and the laws of the Islamic Republic, the definition of those who have forfeited the mahduroldam) is very broad.
Are you aware that, in Iran, writers ate lawfully banned from writing? On the basis of Note 2 of Paragraph 8 of Article 9 of the Press Law, writers who are convicted of "propaganda against the ruling system" are deprived for life of "the right to all press activity". In recent years, many writers and journalists have been convicted of propaganda against the ruling system. The court's verdicts make it clear that any criticism of state bodies is deemed to be propaganda against the ruling system.
Your Excellency,The people of Iran and Iranian advocates for freedom and democracy are experiencing difficult days. They need the moral support of the proponents of freedom throughout the world and effective intervention by the United Nations. We categorically reject a military attack on Iran. At the same time, we ask you and all of the world's intellectuals and proponents of liberty and democracy to condemn the human rights violations of the Iranian state. We expect from Your Excellency, in your capacity as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, to reprimand the Iranian government – in keeping with your legal duties – for its extensive violation of the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights covenants and treaties.
Above all, we hope that with Your Excellency's immediate intervention, all of Iran's political prisoners, who are facing more deplorable conditions with every passing day, will soon be released. The people of Iran are asking themselves whether the UN Security Council is only decisive and effective when it comes to the suspension of the enrichment of uranium, and whether the lives of the Iranian people are unimportant as far as the Security Council is concerned. The people of Iran are entitled to freedom, democracy and human rights. We Iranians hope that the United Nations and all the forums that defend democracy and human rights will be unflinching in their support for Iran's quest for freedom and democracy.
Yours Sincerely,
Akbar Ganji
Endorsed by: (Partial list of names: full list contains 302 signatures)
1. Jürgen Habermas (J.W. Goethe Universitaet, Frankfurt)
2. Charles Taylor (McGill University)
3. Noam Chomsky (MIT)
4. Ronald Dworkin (New York University)
5. Robert Bellah (University of California, Berkeley)
6. Alasdair MacIntyre (University of Notre Dame)
7. Orhan Pamuk (Recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature)
8. J.M. Coetzee (Recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize for Literature)
9. Seamus Heaney (Recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize for Literature)
10. Nadine Gordimer (Recipient of the 1991 Nobel Prize for Literatre)
11. Mairead Corrigan-Maguire (Recipient of the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize
12. Umberto Eco (novelist, Italy)
13. Marion Vargas Llosa (novelist, Peru)
14. Isabel Allende (novelist, Chile)
15. Robert Dahl (Yale University)
16. Michael Walzer (Princeton University)
17. Seyla Benhabib (Yale University)
18. Cornel West (Princeton University)
19. Michael Sandel (Harvard University)
20. Eric Hobsbawm (Birbeck College, University of London)
21. Stanley Hoffman (Harvard University)
22. Nancy Fraser (New School for Social Research)
23. Philip Pettit (Princeton University)
24. Slavoj Zizek (University of Ljubljana)
25. Daniel A. Bell (Tsinghua University)
26. Nikki Keddie (UCLA)
27. Marshall Berman (City College of New York)
28. Hilary Putnam (Harvard University)
29. Robert Putnam (Harvard University)
30. Alan Ryan (Oxford University)
31. Zygmunt Bauman (University of Leeds)
32. Richard J. Bernstein (New School University)
33. Nicholas Wolterstorff (Yale University)
34. Talal Asad (City University of New York Graduate Center)
35. Joshua Cohen (Stanford University and Boston Review Magazine
36. Fred Dallmayr (University of Notre Dame)
37. Richard Falk (Princeton University)
38. Harvey Cox (Harvard University)
39. Stephen Holmes (New York University)
40. Andrew Arato (New School for Social Research and University of Frankfurt
41. Jose Casanova (New School for Social Research)
42. Charles Tilly (Columbia University)
43. David Held (London School of Economics)
44. Joseph Raz (Oxford and Columbia University)
45. Steven Lukes (New York University)
46. Claus Offe (Humboldt University, Berlin)
47. Axel Honneth (J.W. Goethe Universitaet, Frankfurt)
48. Khaled Abou El Fadl (UCLA)
49. Nasr Hamed Abu Zayd (University of Humanistics)
50. Abdullahi An Na'im (Emory University)
51. Saad Eddin Ibrahim (American University of Cairo)
52. Abdulkader Tayob (University of Capetown)
53. Zakia Salime (Michigan State University)
54. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Harvard University)
55. Charles S. Maier (Harvard University)
56. Sara Roy (Harvard University
57. William A. Graham (Harvard University)
58. Elaine Bernard (Harvard University)
59. Alexander Keyssar (Harvard University)
60. Farid Esack (Harvard University)
61. Kwame Anthony Appiah (Princeton University)


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--This was a very pleasant competition to watch. (I missed the first Russian couple and most of the Italian pair, though). I had low expectations due to so many "newbies" in the lineup, but wow, even with mistakes, the pairs delivered.
--K/S were gorgeous. Well deserved first place. I have never been a particular fan of theirs, but watching this, I almost forgot it was a competition, it was mesmerizing. And I don't think Clair de Lune is the easiest piece of music to interpret well. I think it will be very competitive with the best this season, as long as it's skated pretty cleanly. I AM BUMMED that they will not be at the GPF Final in Beijing, as I would love to see this program live.
--Loved E/L, they just need to get this program cleaned up. And yes, change that death spiral to something more aesthetic.
--Impressed with everybody else. T/T of course. G/E--wow, in such a short time, Fairy Pairs Godmother has worked them into a pretty competent pair already. Agreed they have a future. Also liked the young Canadian and American pairs--hope they stick with training and getting more experience, and look forward to seeing them next season.
--Judging seems basically OK for the FS.
--Lots of well-dressed couples. No ugly outfits that I saw. Really liked Yuko's dress.
Another issue: I believe Mervin is a Canadian citizen (someone correct me if wrong), and while Canada allows dual citizenship, for adults Japan does not. Mervin may not wish to give up his current citizenship, which carries some value. One cannot say this is the same state of affairs for holders of Chinese citizenship, many of whom are doing everything they can to find and carry a different country's passport.
The position of K/S's last lift just didn't work (awkward and unfortunate looking) and I'm assuming they received no points for it because it came to a grinding halt. They also had a collision on the triple twist, like usual. Aside from that, they were easily the class of the field.
Takahashi & Tran get rewarded because they are one of the only teams that has good stretch, especially in lifts, and doesn't have random bent legs everywhere. Still, for them to win two GP medals with only a throw 3T and a double twist says something about the qualify of the field this year.
I'm happy for Evora & Ladwig to have received their first ever GP medal. It wasn't that great of a skate for them, but they didn't need it in this weaker field. I know they are concentrated on levels and what not, but I don't like that new bent leg position on the star lift. The death spiral was wonky and bent kneed. I don't love the program, but I do love that music, no matter how overused.
After the super low scoring yesterday, it's like the programs were all scored high today to make up for it.
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K/S had two lifts with adagio portions. I think they're only allowed one lift that has a stop in rotation, hence the invalid element.
I must say how refreshing it is to see a Moskvina team use one piece of music throughout the LP; and such a simple and beautiful piece as Clair du Lune! Love it!
Can anyone find a video of T/T or K/S's FS? The person who uploaded everyone else's didn't upload theirs...or Agnes/Akiko's FS, for that matter.
Uh... just noticed that Smirnov "bites" Kavaguti a la vampire style at the end of their FS. This isn't Twilight, folks.
I am SOOOOOO happy for Amanda & Mark!!!
Here's a You Tube video of their program in case anyone hasn't seen it yet.
It was so cute to see Tatiana Tarasova cheer so loudly for Amanda and Mark's very difficult lift toward the end of their program. She was so enthusiastic for them!
I Loved, Loved K/S program. I thought it was skated beautifully, the choreography, their costumes everything was working for them. I was impressed.
Very happy for Amanda and Mark, great job. Their Lasso lift is simply amazing.
Congrats to the medal winners.
I skate at the same rink as the technical specialist, so I will ask him on Monday!
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You'd see him at third more often if The Cisco Kid weren't around.
Junior Arias
Brad Boxberger
Daniel Corcino
Jonathan Correa
Zack Cozart
Danny Dorn
Juan Duran
Juan Francisco
Todd Frazier
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Ismael Guillon
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You'd see him at third more often if The Cisco Kid weren't around.
Does Wladimir Balentien still qualify for these polls or does his MLB time exceed the set standards? I went with potential this round and voted for Duran as I liked the progress he was showing in Billings this year.
No, Balentien no longer qualifies.
Francisco for me
It says a lot to have someone with as much talent as Juan not even be in the top 5.
And it looks like this round is going to be a real contest.
BTW, I think Yonder is over-rated at #4 and Frazier really needs to show me a lot more than he has. His position last year seemed really out of place to me. I think a lot of people thought his defense was well above where it really is because of his time at SS.
I went with Grandal. I like the positional value and he put up some pretty good numbers in the ACC last year. He is very unproven as far as professional baseball is concerned, but I would definately be most upset if the Reds traded Grandal than any one else on the list, which is why I have him ranked as the highest remaining prospect.
I wanted to go Cozart, but I couldn't get past the .310 OBP.
I have never liked Francisco for some reason. He is just too unpolished and can't take a walk.
Therefore, I'm going with Grandal.
When it gets right down to it the question of "best prospect" is the same as saying the "best future player" and to me it's been Cozart for a pick or 2 now. Tools this, tools that but find me an above average defensive SS who can hit .250 with solid power (above average for the position) and wheels who also happens to be on the cusp and I don't know there is a more valuable selection. People are talking about his OBP% but he can take a walk so I'm not overly concerned about it with all those other talents/skills.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
I'd like to see the Reds give Frazier a chance to play 3B every day to see how he does. Its the one position where his bat will play and that he possibly has the glove for. But playing a spot every day exposes warts that just don't get exposed in spot play and the Reds need to find out about him under day-in, day-out conditions. I refuse to believe that he can be penciled in as a future 3b until the Reds give him a full season there playing every day.
"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH
Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS
Grandal time... He's got the highest floor/ceiling combo of any of the remaining prospects... Frazier is the only one with a case on that argument.
2010 Mock Draft Selections (picking for Rays)
Bryce Brentz
Brandon Workman
Kris Bryant
Matt Lipka
Rick Hague
It's Frazier for me, no question about it. Many of you forget about Votto's horrible minor league year just a few years ago when he hit 256. He was said to have a slow bat. Frazier was down this year but nothing like Votto back then. I bet Frazier bats 300 next year with 20-25 homers.
Going Grandal here. I know there are some possible question marks with his defense, but there is little to no question that he's got a legitimate bat. He played and succeeded very well during his last year at Miami, which is a major baseball program.
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Burke was GM of the Leafs for just over four years, during which time the team never made the playoffs. The Leafs finished in 13th place in the Eastern Conference last season, when Burke fired Ron Wilson as coach and hired Randy Carlyle to replace him.
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Championship finish by Stanford in Oregon
Original post made on Nov 18, 2012
Kevin Hogan passed for 211 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for another touchdown as the 14th-ranked Stanford football team upset host and top-ranked Oregon, 17-14, in a Pac-12 Conference contest Saturday. Jordan Williamson's 37-yard field goal in overtime gave the Cardinal a chance to reach the conference championship game.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, November 17, 2012, 11:06 PM
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on Nov 18, 2012 at 4:33 am
Palo Alto's *other* top-10 nationally ranked football team - the Palo Alto Knights - will be traveling to Orlando for a chance to play in the national championship game, details here:
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a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 18, 2012 at 9:03 am
For additional interesting reading go to <www.registerguard.com> (the Eugene newspaper).
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on Nov 18, 2012 at 10:34 am
Roll Tide !
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Nov 19, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Go IRISH!! Thank you to Stanford for clearing the way for a possible ND BSC title game!!
a resident of another community
on Nov 19, 2012 at 11:01 pm
A"Miracle"?? Stanford team won a game that some people figured they would not, there were many people who felt Stanford was capable of beating Oregon. Using the word Miracle, in my opinion takes away from the fine young men that take the field for Stanford. Oregon got beat at home by a team that has beaten them many times in the past.
Stanford has some of the best student athletes in both mens and womens sports that this Country has. Beating Oregon at home only supports the simple fact that Stanford continues to be a class act on the field and off.


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I read an article on Peter Brock about how he sketched the drawings that would become the 63 corvette. The reference to the renderings caught my interest. I actually have two original renderings one dated 10-20-1957 using blue pencil a second dated 10-18-57 drawn in red pencil. one represents the 50's model the second the 67 model. I've had these framed hanging in my family room for years. Any idea's who I could contact to learn more about these drawings. Bob
If I contacted anybody @ Automobile Magazine about them Robert Cumberford would be my first pick.
Robert Cumberford is definitely the best person to contact here. He's our design editor. If you wouldn't mind sharing photos of the drawings that would be really cool.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by mikhail1973, Aug 29, 2007.
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I'm still amazed that the whole Michael Vick thing has overshadowed this by so much. It's just one guy committing a crime. Whereas this event taints the validity of an entire professional sports league. ...but, what do I know...
Vick was about the most exciting player in the NFL. And the NFL is way more popular than the NBA. Nobody even knew who Donaghy was before this, and it appears as though he was acting alone. Really, a whitch hunt for other refs who may have gambled recreationally at the casino is not more news worthy than a star NFL QB going to the slammer.
The Donaghy thing is quiet possibly the biggest thing to happen to the NBA EVER, and yet I noticed ESPN took it off their NBA page, yesterday. It's all horsecrap. I just can't wait until Jim Gray corners David Stern during a halftime on TNT/ESPN? and asks him one million annoying and intrusive questions.
It's the biggest thing ever if there are lots of refs fixing games, but if it was really just the one guy, I don't think it's anywhere near that big a deal. The Vick dogfighting story was going nowhere until he was actually indicted, which apparently came as a big surprise to the league and to the Falcons. So if there ends up being some real news about other refs fixing games, I'm sure the story will come back bigger than ever. But until that happens (if it does), what's there to talk about?
You know what is getting hushed up is the Lance Briggs incedent. He crashed a $350,000 car at 3:30 AM into a light pole by himself, fled the scene of the accident, filed a false police report saying that the car was stolen, and is not even getting disciplined by his team. Obviously drunk. You don't crash a car into nothing by yourself if you are sober. And if by chance you do, then you definitely stick around so that the police realize you are not drunk. Talk about lucky. If that light pole had been another car, then he'd be wishing he were Michael Vick right about now.
The problem is, the report was made that Donaghy was going to spill the beans on others and that apparently has been swept under the rug as well. I don't care if it ruins the league. This kind of thing need to be exposed and eradicated. Otherwise, what's the point of salvaging a bogus league anyway? If covering up the rest of this investigation (as what seems to be the case with this additional witness in Arizona) is what they will resort to in an effort to make this go away, then there are some serious issues that, IMO, doesn't support the notion that anyone should support this league at all in the future. If, indeed, Donaghy knew of other officials involved in this and the commissioner or anyone else involved are making efforts to prevent this information from being divulged, they should all be fired and/or resign. Besides, I don't care what the popularity of the sports involved, one guy going to jail over an entire professional league having it's entire validity put on the table doesn't add up to me.
Well, maybe that report wasn't accurate. Who's sweeping it under the rug? The feds, because Stern is paying them off? If more stuff emerges, then so be it. I'm not in favor of covering it up either. I'm just not convinced that this is what's actually happening.
If he was threatening to spill the beans about other refs involved in fixing games, then it would be humungous news. The general public just doesn't care if some ref they've never heard of gets ratted out for playing video poker. However, when you torture/ kill "man's best friend," then it piques people's interest. Brittany Spears gets disproportionally more news time for far more trivial matters. That doesn't necessarilly mean that the media or the viewers think that her wrongdoings are more serious than others. They just get better ratings.
ESPN - Donaghy to share info about other refs with feds - NBA Sources: Ref ready to drop dime on others | Daily News | 08/22/2007 These don't seem inaccurate to me. It reads to me like Stern is doing everything in his power to insist that there is only one guy doing wrong. Furthermore, EVEN IF, you only want to believe these guys aren't doing anything illegal, their integrity should be called into question from the very thought that they are willfully engaging in activity that violates their contract agreements. We would crucify a player for the same.
This article didn't seem so inaccurate either, until it ended up being inaccurate later that very same day: ESPN - Sources: Vick unlikely to be indicted in feds' probe - NFL I'm not saying it's definitely inaccurate that Donaghy is going to name names; maybe that's still going to happen. But it's not enough of a basis for me to leap to the conclusion that Stern is covering anything up. And maybe he's gotten ahead of himself in insisting that this is an isolated case, but that's not exactly a crime. As for refs playing video poker (or engaging in other non-NBA-related gambling), it would be unfortunate if a bunch of them were violating their contracts in that way. But I don't think we would necessarily "crucify" any player who wilfully did something non-criminal that happened to violate his contract.
Do you honestly believe that David Stern doesn't do anything that's not well thought out and calculated? He switched game balls without consulting the players union. Hell, there's a player dress code. I'm not buying it. As far as the players go, we torch them daily for things they do that aren't illegal. Heck there's entire sports media entities that make their living doing it.
Well, I'm not sure what we're arguing about anymore. Of course Stern has proven to be overly manipulative many times in the past. I'm just not convinced that there's anything shady going on with the coverage (or lack thereof) in the Donaghy case. I think the reason it's "disappeared" from the news is that...there hasn't been any more news. If something else does come up, I'm pretty sure we'll hear about it, and if it involves other refs fixing games, I have no doubt that it'll be a huge story. I'm not exactly defending Stern here; I'm just questioning how much power he actually has to make inconvenient stories disappear.
The only two instances of this that I can remember is Ben Rothlisberger and Jay Williams violating their motorcycle clauses. Even though they crashed them, we didn't exactly crucify them here. It's just a contract. It could have said that the refs can't wear pink socks in the swimming pool. It doesn't make it wrong.
Stoudemire, Diaw & the Suns got crucified for their knee-jerk reaction to go to Nash's aid at a critical playoff juncture. By that standard...ALL of the refs should be held to letter of the law contractually.
Do the players have contracts with their teams or with the NBA? If they do have a contract with the NBA, does that contract prohibit leaving the bench during an altercation? If they violate that clause, do they get fired and forfeit all future payments due under the contract? If you want these refs to be held under the same standard, then they should get a slap on the wrist and sit out a few games.
My whole point in this is that I think this is a major thing and everyone seems content to just gloss over it and going enjoying their NBA games.
Exactly my point.
My question is this. Why is a technical default a small suspension for a player and a lifetime ban for a ref? Both of these rules are meant to stop things from getting out of hand. There is nothing intrinsicly wrong with leaving a bench or engaging in legal gambling. But they are both stepping stones to more serious offenses. So, in my mind, they are equally serious. So, yes, they should carry equal penalties.
That would be a start, but I'd include financial penalties also. There are few checks-and-balances for NBA officiating. The Crawford/Duncan incident was a very rare occasion where Stern stepped in and took a ref outta play.
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Does anyone know anything about all the posters on post around the Rex Manor neighborhood? She is pictured with a baby. She is African American. Why hasn't this made any new reports like the missing female soliders and Laci Peterson? It ask to contact the Mtn. Viuew Police...is she in danger? Thank you.
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Commencement Close-up: Nereida Reyes is a great-grandmother who knows how to write... and cook
(May 12, 2005)--It has been a long journey for Nereida Reyes. After two marriages, three children and taking care of her parents, Reyes will get her chance to walk across the stage Friday, May 13 to receive a UTSA bachelor's degree in English -- just three weeks short of her 69th birthday.
Reyes' story is one of perseverance. She grew up in Spanish Harlem in New York City, moved to Brooklyn and dropped out of high school to get married. After her first marriage failed and she moved to California, she remarried and raised three children.
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After her second marriage ended in 1972, she needed a job and became the first minority manager of the book department of a store in California and then worked at Waldenbooks for 11 years.
"I have always loved books," Reyes said. "That's one of the reasons why I decided to pursue an English degree."
In 1981, she earned a GED and although she wanted to continue her education, the responsibilities to her family came first. Reyes raised three children, helped raise grandchildren and for 11 years took care of her elderly parents.
In 1997, her mother told her, "Mija, go to school -- I'll be alright." Reyes decided it was time to get a college education and enrolled in St. Philip's College in San Antonio.
She attended St. Philip's for four years before coming to UTSA. The change from a community college to a university impressed Reyes. "Entering UTSA felt like coming through Grand Central Station," she said.
As an English major at UTSA, she is in the Honors College and wrote an honors thesis titled, "Testimonios de una bisabuela que sabe cocinar" (Testimonies of a Great-Grandmother Who Knows How to Cook). The thesis is a collection of poems and vignettes about her ancestors and experiences growing up. She hopes to expand it to include more recent events in her life and then to get it published.
Reyes plans to pursue a master's degree in English and then look for a part-time position as a professor at St. Philip's College. "I'll keep going as long as doors keep opening and God provides," she said.
Reyes will participate in the UTSA Honors College ceremony at 2 p.m., Friday, May 13. "I did not get to wear a prom or wedding dress -- I am not going to miss wearing my cap and gown," she concluded.


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When you've been playing the game Snood for hours and you just want the game to end but you don't want to lose your score. Instead of clicking out of the game you lose on purpose, thus committing snoodicide.
"oh man, i've been playing Snood for 6 hours straight now. I've doubled my high school. Screw this, im committing snoodicide"
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Gauze is a slender, see-through fabric material with a loosened open up interlace. In the health-related perception, gauze is a highly moisture resistant substance, traditionally made from pure cotton, which is applied to attire injuries and cease hemorrhage. In supplement to pure cotton, it can also be designed from soft silk and some synthetics, and healthcare editions are frequently condensed in an anti-bacterial alternative to reduce the threat of infections. These are not only to safeguard the fighter from personal injury but also respond as treatments for acute wounds.
It is now made use for a lot of distinct factors, which includes gauze sponges for healthcare requirements. When applied as a healthcare dressing up, gauze is typically made of natural cotton. It is specifically beneficial for dressing up chronic wounds where other textiles may adhere to the burn up or laceration. Many contemporary professional medical gauzes are coated with a plastic material permeable film such as Telfa or a polyblend which helps avert primary contact and further more reduces injure bond. And hence gauze plays a very crucial role in terms of boxing equipments and first aid kit. Also, it can be heavy-laden with a dense, frothy combination of zinc oxide and calamine to enhance treatment.


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I 'rescued' a swarm today and these girls were [hot]. I got stung 7 times (partly my fault for wearing shorts) but more so they were just bombing my veil and would follow me a good ways from their swarm and for several minutes.
So, my question is, will/could they calm down or should I take more desperate measures? I could smite their queen right away assuming I did get her and then let them build their own from some brood from the other hives I have or should I give them a bit of time?
This is only my 4th capture, but I've never experienced even 1/10th of what I did today.


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that demil on the suomi is a helluva lot better than mine
Here are mine so far, going to buy one or two more this week. Don't know which yet.
Sten MK III
PPSH-41 (my favorite !!! )
Suomi K-31
Thinking about getting that Yugo that looks like the German Mp-40 next.
that demil on the suomi is a helluva lot better than mine
I got on the Suomi thing and I seem to have figured out how I will using the barrels for 9MM AK's. I will build one Suomi to look like it should, but this is an expensive build with a lot of mods and machine work. Not a novice thing at all and I will be farming out the bolt turning and I will have to have someone help me weld the new tube to the new lower.
They are super neat guns though just looking at the kit you can tell they were excellently over made.
That's some fine looking wood on the Suomi kit. I've got some of each. Not sure when I'll ever find time to tackle them as projects though. Those $19.95 Suomi deals are hard to pass up.
" The world is a very dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who do nothing about them." - Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
very nice.....wood on that PPSH looks to be excellent, any "cartouche" makings on it? how are barrel on those, decent, shot out and pitted to hell, or excellent shape? also are you going to SBR those bad boys? if I had a choice to do one, it would be that PPSH.
"I can make this march, and make georgia howl!"
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
I have a Suomi, but am really thinking on a PPSH also
I know nothing...........nothing !
Both the Suomi and the PPSH-41 are in excellent shape. I have my doubts the PPSH was ever shot by looking at the barrel.
The only markings on the PPSH stock are the serial numbers. It is an all matching #'s kit btw.
you can't get better then that, sounds like it is well worth building........where are you going to get the reciver for that? and the US parts?
"I can make this march, and make georgia howl!"
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
Guys, if you are going to get a PPSH, go with the Nartron kits.... Yeah they are a little more but the trunnions are intact. A new trunnion is $50 from coldsteel so it evens out and you won't have the headache of cutting out the old one and riveting in the new. Plus, the nartron kit comes with a drum, sling, oiler, cleaning rod, and folding screwdriver. There standard grade kits are beautiful.
These guys have the 80% receivers http://www.prexis.com/sten/index.html and lets face it, on a tube gun, 80% is really all you need.Originally Posted by W.T. Sherman
The US parts thing doesnt count on these builds as none of them are considered assault weapons as per 922r. No protruding pistol grip, no threaded barrel.
I also know about the nartron kits but I found out AFTER I had already ordered mine from Centerfire. It all worked out tho as I got my $20.00 Suomi at the same time. Now I'd be kicking myself if Nartron was giving that good of a deal


text: So here in Michigan we got a bunch of snow last night and me and my buddy were out cruisin around the backroads. We came across a minivan that was stuck so I pulled him out. Afterwards he said that he didnt have any cash but gave me a gas card and said there was $15 on it. I figured that was sufficient since I wasnt expecting to get paid anyway. Well later I went to use it and there was $68 on it! I was pleasantly surprised. Anyway I was just wondering do you guys usually help people who are stuck or just pass by? Normally I just pass by becuase I dont like the risk of possibly breaking something on their car. And if you do help people do you charge them or just do it to be nice? Just been thinking about this all day and thinking maybe I should help people who are stuck more often!


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Application for Part 1 of South Dakota's State Stabilization Funds Approved Today
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that nearly $1.4 billion is now available for Illinois under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. This funding will lay the foundation for a generation of education reform and help save thousands of teaching jobs at risk of state and local budget cuts.
"The real impact of the nearly $2 billion Illinois has received so far will be determined not at the federal level, but at the local level in districts across the state," Duncan said. "We will be watching to see if Illinois state leaders, superintendents, principals and teachers seize this critical opportunity to turn around whole systems and schools."
Illinois is receiving $1.4 billion today per the State's successful completion of Part 1 of the State Stabilization Application, which was made available April 1. Eighty two percent of these funds are to be distributed to public elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions, with the remaining 18 percent to be available for education, school modernization, public safety, or other government services. Illinois, California and South Dakota are the first three states to successfully complete applications and be approved for the first round of state stabilization funding. Illinois will be eligible to apply for another $678 million in state stabilization funds this fall.
To date, Illinois has received nearly $500 million in education stimulus fundsrepresenting a combination of funding for Title I, IDEA, Vocational Rehabilitation grants, Independent Living grants, Impact Aid dollars and Homeless Education grants. On April 1, Illinois received more than $210 million in Title I funding and more than $270 million in IDEA funding. This amount represents 50 percent of the total Title I and IDEA funding for which Illinois is eligible. On April 1, Illinois also received more than $10 million in Vocational Rehab funds and nearly $2 million in Independent Living funds. On April 10, the state received more than $624,000 in Impact Aid Funding and $2.6 million in Homeless Education grants.
In order to receive today's funds, Illinois provided assurances that they will collect, publish, analyze and act on basic information regarding the quality of classroom teachers, annual student improvements, college readiness, the effectiveness of state standards and assessments, progress on removing charter caps, and interventions in turning around underperforming schools.
Illinois is also required by the U.S. Department of Education to report the number of jobs saved through Recovery Act funding, the amount of state and local tax increases averted, and how funds are used.
To view Illinois's application, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/programs/statestabilization/resources.html.
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The current show by the highly-acclaimed Danish artist Per Kirkeby at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art is a broad survey of his work, with examples of his paintings and sculpture from the 1960s up to a few years ago. The exhibition was organized at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., where it appeared last year. It provides a broad view of the intellectual and poetic range of this truly significant artist.
There is a philosophical consideration in physics called the anthropic principle that states that the way we understand the parameters of the universe is in fact the only way we, as humans, are constitutionally equipped to comprehend it, given the limitations of our consciousness. The great physicist Richard Feynman cautioned that our awareness of nature was not nature itself, but a human model of it.
Kirkeby is an artist, poet, essayist, filmmaker, and novelist, but his earliest training was as a scientist, a geologist. He did field work in the Arctic, including in northern Greenland, and his sense of the chaotic order of geological ebb and flow permeates this whole body of work. What makes it interesting is not simple mimetic imagery, but the presence of an overarching body of ideas that display his insight into the subjective nature of human experience. Art, or language, or philosophy, and even science become not so much an expression of the world as it exists, or even as we see it, but as a construct we can build, revealing both the limitations of our ability to directly know what is real and the sometimes arbitrary conceptual order that we impose on nature.
The earliest paintings in this show, from the mid-1960s, reveal an admixture of folk art with Pop ironies and fractured geological imagery combined in the service of an implied narrative. In 'Regicide at Finderup Barn' (1967), the silhouetted figure of a warrior with axe stands above a snow-laden log dwelling, while outlines of a large bird and a building, perhaps a cathedral or palace, drift unmoored on the surface. There is a story to be inferred here, historical or perhaps legendary, but it is firmly positioned in the art-historical and philosophical context of the period when the piece was made.
The essay in the accompanying catalog cites a number of influences on Kirkeby's thinking, from which I choose three: Paul Cèzanne, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and George Maciunas. Kirkeby understands, as perhaps only an artist can, that Cèzanne went to great trouble over years of work to produce a method that posited a truth about his experience. The radical nature of his results were more a matter of personal imperative than of theory.
In the catalog essay, exhibition curator Klaus Ottmann says that Kirkeby was under the spell of Wittgenstein, especially his assertion that "thoughts and propositions are pictures: 'The picture is a model of reality.' "
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Major Cutscene issues on TLOU
Bug - Since reaching Bill, every cut scene crashes. The screen goes black, but the audio keeps playing. The accompanying video will eventually start to play, but will freeze after a second. Once the audio finishes, every few mins the video plays very quickly for a few seconds (as if playing catchup), but then freezes again. The whole thing will normally take approx 20 mins to complete, then the game plays as normal when you control Joel again.
System - PS3 60GB Fat version (original release console)
Region - UK/Europe
Anyone else gotten this issue? It's driving me nuts!
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Re: Major Cutscene issues on TLOU
I fixed it! If anyone is having the same issue, try this:
Go to your PS3 config settings, and change the video settings on your HDMI output from 'Limited' (default) to 'Complete'. The cut scenes all play now, and as a bonus the game loads MUCH faster than before!


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Here's the score so far, Max's pin buster 8, Romy pins 0
Some of these Romy's are real bears to get out, I've read a lot of horror stories lately, with lots of folks having to resort to heat and/or drilling to pop these thing loose.
I think the major problem is getting the trunnion to remain flat and fully supported while pressing.
The pin area of the trunnion is relieved half way around by .118 and the remaining area of the trunnion is .040 low once the receiver stub is removed.
This leaves precious little flat surface to work with.
I found a 1/2" SAE washer .118 thick, and cut off 1/4 of it.
This fills the missing area around the pin perfectly.
I then took one side of a receiver stub and welded both pieces to a piece of 3/8 steel plate, drilling a hole for the pin to come through.
The upper rail engages the trunnion and locates it properly.
Between the washer and receiver stub, the trunnion is 100% supported and the pin remains perfectly perpendicular to the press.
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To the Editors:
Having taught geology and environmental science at Diné College on the Navajo Nation through the 1990s, I was delighted by the American Scientist cover featuring the painting Emergence by Julie Newdoll (May–June 2009). Tasked by the College's Board of Regents to more richly infuse Diné philosophy and knowledge into the entire curriculum, a number of us (Diné and non-Diné) worked to find connections between Diné scientific ideas and symbols and counterparts in mainstream science. Response to the respectful use of Diné scientific symbols and language in the classroom and field, from at least two generations of Diné students and in-service teachers, was always affirmative.
Steven Semken
Arizona State University
As an anthropologist and someone who has worked with Navajos over the past decade, I was concerned over the recent cover art by Julie Newdoll and the decision to use her work. As far as I can tell from visiting Newdoll's website, Newdoll is not Navajo. Nor does it appear that she has consulted with Navajos about using their narrative traditions and artistic traditions. For many Navajos, these traditions are deeply felt and are not to be appropriated by non-Navajos for profit. Other Native American groups, the Zuni and Hopi for example, have gone to some length to restrict the appropriation of culturally and religiously important images. Newdoll's work does not so much pay respect to Navajo traditions and beliefs, but instead co-opts them for her own purposes. Navajos have long seen such appropriations and one would like to think that American Scientist and Sigma Xi would not encourage such appropriations.
Anthony K. WebsterSouthern Illinois University at Carbondale
Ms. Newdoll responds:
It crushes me that someone would feel this way about my artwork, particularly concerning a culture and subject for which I have the deepest respect and admiration. I draw my primary inspiration on this topic from Paul Zolbrod's book Diné Bahane: The Navajo Creation Story. When I discovered this book, I felt that everyone should read it and get a feel for how sophisticated, imaginative and creative the Diné culture is, and how insightful they are about so many things.
I am aware that tribes such as the Zuni and the Hopi guard their stories and traditions, and therefore I did not use them but chose to use a published source. Some symbols in the paintings are inspired by published Diné sources, but they are not replicas or copies. They are meant to give the flavor of the Diné world and tie the symbolism of the original story to that of the scientific theory.
Far from making money, I lose thousands of dollars each year on my art "business." I have come to feel that artists are more a public service than a business in our culture. My purpose is to celebrate and share the fascinating topics I have found in my search for metaphors for science. I would hate to see such wonderful cultures slip away, but I take such criticisms seriously. My work in future will focus on the merger of Shakespeare and science, which I am very excited about.
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Entire Team Let Eli down today - NYG4l
Part of the reason he gets so many yards after contact is that because of gap responsibilities with an option offense, the defense can only get one player there to make the tackle. It will inherently take a second or two before other defenders can abort their responsibility and help make the tackle.
Solution there would be to get players who can always make the one on one tackle. Particularly linebackers and safeties.
I bet someone like Adrian Peterson salivates at the idea of what Morris has to face in the running game. He would easily break 125+ a game with that kind of scheme.
it is a very hard Offense to defend. I think the best defense against this team is the 49ers defense, a 3-4 with fast linebackers oand second the Steelers with physcial Linbackers also 3-4. The 3-4 gives the line backers the responsibility of finding the ball while the line closes the gaps, they have more time to read and react and get to the ball, RG3 is stunting the progression of 4-3 DE's. It's hard to ask to contain then rush or rush then wait! contain especially when your playing on the line and you have a 300 pound line man in your face and you as the first line of defense the DE/DT can't locate the ball.
I do not blame the DE's for this. Can't blame the Line backers as much either they are in the same boat but they have the task of covering the intermediate routes by the TE/ Z receiver, as well as stoping the run, or RG3 himself. It seems against this offense Speed beats speed or at least counters it. How I would of dealt with it, and this might not work but i think it would of put more pressure on RG3 to make faster decisions and when dealing with QB's like him if they have to make faster decisions 9.99/10 times they are keeping the ball in their hands to make the play rather than hand it off.
I would of sent a blitzing safety all the time, and cover two the other two safties. press man on the outside or at least 5 off man rather than 7-8 like I was seeing the other night. the line plays contain and sunt on the the DE's with the Linebacker on that side cover the remained DE assignment. I think that blitzing Safety alone would of forced RG3 to move/roll out rather than pause our line with the read react offense its all react now with a blitzing safety and a stunting DE. Just a thought.
I am actually pleased with the defensive play, trust me 17 points against that offense is a good thing, the loss sucks yes but with the remaining schedule going forward, I think our romp on the packers was not a fluke; we just do better against traditional pocket passing offenses. the only problem I with the skins game was the offensive intensity, the play calling was head scratching at times, and the drops are nerve wrecking. An over thrown pass to cruz/ an under thrown pass to nicks, both possible 6's.
Meh whatever GO GIANTS!!!
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Bright Flat Near St George's Castle
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- Kitchen
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- Baby cot
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Located within one of Lisbon's many classical buildings, the renovated apartment features high ceilings and wooden floors. Bright and spacious, the living area contains a double sofa bed and flat-screen TV. The cosy bedroom provides a comfortable double bed, and the sleek bathroom includes a walk-in shower.
Fado Museum and the vibrant Comércio Square are each just a 5-minute walk away. The surrounding area also provides a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars.
For guests hoping to make use of public transport, Santa Apolonia Metro Station is a mere 10-minute walk away and offers regular train and underground services.
House rulesGuests must be respectful of the neighbours, and keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm.
Pets may be allowed. Please contact the host in advance.
Smoking is restricted to the balcony.
Check in is after 14h (2PM), and check-out is before 12h (noon). In cases when we don't have guests before/after the booked period, check in/out could be flexible, but need to be coordinated between guests and host.
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Reviews of this property
Perfect! A very cozy and comfortable apartment! Very quiet and very clean especially above! A good location because you can walk everywhere! my mother and I, delighted with the reception of Peter and with all the information and help they gave us before and during our stay in Lisbon. We have made things a lot! Thank you!
Perfecto! Un apartamento muy acogedor y agradable! Muy tranquilo y sobretodo sobretodo muy limpio! Esta muy bien situado, ya que se puede ir a pie a todas partes! mi madre y yo, encantadas con la acogida de Pedro y con toda la información y ayuda que nos a dado antes y durante nuestra estancia en Lisboa. Nos ha facilitado mucho las cosas! Gracias!
We used to stay in hotel in our previous travels ; the new experience in a house windu was enjoyable and interesting. We found the Pedro' s house comfortable and clean, with the necessary equipment, including the internet. Pedro then was really kind and caring!
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We really enjoyed our stay in Lisbon and this neat apartment in Alfama certainly contributed to this very positive experience.
So let's look at what the apartment has to offer: despite its rather small size it feels comfortable and spacious because of the big glass doors facing the 2 small balconies. Everything is tidy, clean and just neat. One can tell that the owners have put a lot of "soul" into the decoration of the rooms. Everything feels personal without being overdone. You'll find everything that could be needed from a fully equipped kitchen to WIFI / DSL, sound system with iPod connector, DVD player / TV, dishwasher, espresso cooker, microwave, …
We got the chance to meet Pedro, the owner of the apartment, and he is a brilliant chap! He gave us a warm welcome and provided many hints about touristy and less touristy places and things to do in Lisbon. Thanks again for this!
The neighborhood around the apartment also needs to be mentioned. We felt at home and save. It's lively but not crowded or noisy. There are almost no cars passing and there are absolutely no cars in the road in front of the house. Next door you may find bakeries, cafes, pubs, grocery stores and restaurants. The next metro station is a 10 minutes walk.
I can fully recommend Pedro and his apartment for a short and also for a longer trip to visit Lisboa. We stayed there for 7 days and enjoyed every single day.
The apartment was beautifull, very clean and cosy. Every night we had private concert fado alive from the next street bar. Nice people around. We felt very safety. Pedro was very helpfull. We can recommend him totally.
we really enjoyed our stay in this apartment with our baby, clean, located in Alfama, enjoy. Pedro is always available for questions or assistance during your stay. a must.
we hebben echt genoten van ons verblijf in dit appartement samen met onze baby; schoon,midden in Alfama, genieten. Pedro is altijd bereikbaar voor vragen of hulp tijdens je verblijf. een aanrader.
We arrived late on Saturday evening and were overwhelmed by the lovely, spotlessly clean &cosy apartment, situated right in the fascinating Old Town of Lisbon. The equipment in the apartment is the best we have ever seen - everything and more that one could want. Pedro was very welcoming and very informative. He arranged for our taxi back to the airport at 04.00 Monday and even sent us a text to check that all was ok. Thank you so much. Our stay was short but it will remain a long time in our 'best memories'
What a lovely apartment! Super clean and well equipped. The host Pedro is very helpful. In addition, Lisbon is a great city. We will be back!
Wat een heerlijk appartement! Superschoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ook de host Pedro is heel behulpzaam. Daarnaast is Lissabon een geweldige stad. Wij komen zeker terug!
Great apartment in a great area Alfama! Very clean and everything you need and more is there. Very friendly host Pedro! Great recommandations where to eat and what to see. Will definately come back one day. Thanks Pedro.
Our stay in Lisbon was very good for the excellent care of Peter, the very biene department equipped with quality products and good taste, good vagilla, good mattress, fine linens, bath and kitchen for entertaining television, music and what we needed was películas.Completo.Todo.
A Peter felt like a child, giving advice and suggestions for shopping, asking how we were in the days that we communicated and even sent a taxi to the apartment door to take us to the bus terminal.
Pedro department back when we visit Lisbon again for all that I mentioned above and because Portugal Alfama and love.
Thanks Peter from the heart.
Nuestra estancia en Lisboa fue muy buena por la exelente atención de Pedro,el departamento muy biene equipado con productos de calidad y buen gusto,buena vagilla, buen colchón, buena ropa de cama, baño y cocina y para el entretenimiento aparato de televisión , música y películas.Completo.Todo lo necesitabamos estaba.
A Pedro lo sentimos como un hijo, dándonos consejos y sugerencias para las compras,preguntando cómo estabamos en los dias que no nos comunicabamos y hasta nos envió un taxi a la puerta del departamento para trasladarnos a la terminal de bus.
Volveremos al departamento de Pedro cuando visitemos Lisboa nuevamente por todo lo que comenté anteriormente y porque Alfama y Portugal enamora.
Gracias Pedro desde el corazón.
Pedro was very friendly and helpful. He gave us many tips regarding great restaurants and places to hang out. Also, you can reach him by phone if you have questions later. Very good.
The location of the appartment is ideal. It's a typical Portugese street and there's a bakery right on the corner. All the places worth seeing can be reached by walking.
The appartment is stylishly designed and looks entirely new/renovated. Also the bed is great, there is everything you need, even a possibility to connect an Ipod or Iphone.
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Um, you guys, Anderson Cooper just came out as a gay man. Andrew Sullivan, one of Anderson's good friends and writer for The Daily Beast, published a lengthy email written by Cooper that plainly states that he is a gay man. His email statement sounds genuine and could be, perhaps, the only way that Anderson Cooper felt comfortable coming out with his sexuality (ie. because he is a newscaster, maybe Anderson feels it would be more appropriate for someone else to share his news for him). Click below to read Anderson Cooper's statement in full and see what you think.
Andrew, as you know, the issue you raise is one that I've thought about for years. Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to maintain some level of privacy in my life. Part of that has been for purely personal reasons. I think most people want some privacy for themselves and the people they are close to.
But I've also wanted to retain some privacy for professional reasons. Since I started as a reporter in war zones 20 years ago, I've often found myself in some very dangerous places. For my safety and the safety of those I work with, I try to blend in as much as possible, and prefer to stick to my job of telling other people's stories, and not my own. I have found that sometimes the less an interview subject knows about me, the better I can safely and effectively do my job as a journalist.
I've always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly. As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn't matter. I've stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I've been directly asked "the gay question," which happens occasionally. I did not address my sexual orientation in the memoir I wrote several years ago because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn't set out to write about other aspects of my life.
Recently, however, I've begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle. It's become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something – something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true.
I've also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.
The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.
I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I'm not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist.
Since my early days as a reporter, I have worked hard to accurately and fairly portray gay and lesbian people in the media – and to fairly and accurately portray those who for whatever reason disapprove of them. It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do. I've never wanted to be any kind of reporter other than a good one, and I do not desire to promote any cause other than the truth.
Being a journalist, traveling to remote places, trying to understand people from all walks of life, telling their stories, has been the greatest joy of my professional career, and I hope to continue doing it for a long time to come. But while I feel very blessed to have had so many opportunities as a journalist, I am also blessed far beyond having a great career.
I love, and I am loved.
In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God's greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life. I appreciate your asking me to weigh in on this, and I would be happy for you to share my thoughts with your readers. I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn't mean an end to a small amount of personal space. But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter's shield of privacy.
This is just amazing. I am so happy that Anderson has finally come to the point in his life where he is comfortable with coming out. It is not easy, believe me. Many people, my friends included, give Anderson lots of Hell for staying in the closet because they insist that his silence (and the silence of other famous closeted gays) hurts other gays … which is a belief that I vehemently do NOT agree with. Yes, the more people come out, the more of a non-issue being gay becomes … but I would never impose such a responsibility on any one person. Coming out is an extremely personal matter and I would never, ever want to force someone to come out. In all honesty, Anderson's homosexuality has been well known for years in NYC, NY. As you may know, Coop has been dating his longtime, live in boyfriend Benjamin Maisani for years (we've seen the couple at the gym, on bike rides and on parade floats together over the years) so, for many, Anderson's coming out isn't really Earth-shattering news. BUT, clearly, Anderson felt it was time to come out publicly to everyone else who isn't as well versed in his personal life. I am so happy for him, really. As difficult as it may be to work up to coming out, the relief one feels after they do so is overwhelming. I have always been an Anderson Cooper fan, and honestly, I couldn't be more thrilled for him right now.


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APCNews 102 – Mobile telecentres in Kenya, APC campaigns 2009-12
APCNews 102 – Mobile telecentres in Kenya, APC campaigns 2009-12
APCNews – June 11 2009 – Year X Issue 102
The news service on ICTs for social justice and sustainable development
In rural Kenya, containers are no longer synonymous with the transport of merchandise, but rather, the exchange of knowledge and information: ALIN has built mobile community knowledge centres that can be moved around the countryside providing internet access. Only just under one in twenty Kenyans are connected to the internet, according the Global Information Society Watch 2008 (GISWatch). GISWatch is an initiative by APC and partners that monitors and reports on the information society throughout the world and is now available in French. In the 2008 edition, there were country reports from 38 countries from every continent, and reports from countries are expected in the 2009 edition out later this year.
"Cybercafé in a container": Rural Kenya's mobile internet stations
CALGARY (LC for APCNews) – What do you do when you want to install a telecentre but there is no building available to house it. APC member Arid Lands Information Network has solved the problem by building cybercafe in shipping containers. These containers, known as maarifa (or knowledge) centres are fully equipped with computers and internet access and can be moved when the need arises.
APC-wide activities and campaigns for 2009-2012
MONTEVIDEO (APC for APC) – Since our inception, APC has been combining grass roots initiatives with local and national impact, with global experiences that amplify these impacts. An example of this is Take Back the Tech! – an international campaign that uses technology to fight against violence against women. We present this and other initiatives that the network hopes to be carrying on the next four years.
Internet watchdog report now in French
JOHANNESBURG (APC for GISWatch 2008) – APC is pleased to announce that Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch) which is available in English for download at www.giswatch.org and is available in print upon request, is now also available in French on the GISWatch website. GISWatch is an annual watchdog report which this year asks: How do we ensure access to the internet is a human right enjoyed by everyone? The report highlights the importance of people's access to information and communications technology infrastructure, and where and how countries are getting it right (or wrong), and what can be done about it. This edition, which focuses on access to internet and internet penetration, explores the challenges related to internet access in almost 40 countries, and includes six regional reports, and several thematic reports.
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Business as usual – Christmas still celebrated at Fort Nelson! - Friday, 11 December 2009
The Royal Armouries has lined up plenty of free festive fun at historic Fort Nelson this Christmas – despite the museum's £3.5m revamp.
There's a fun-packed programme to keep the kids occupied in both the run up to Christmas and during the traditional lull between the Big Day and the New Year.
Fort Nelson will continue to be open every day throughout December (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and 2010, even though work started last month to transform the national collection of historic cannon and artillery into a world-class showcase, fit for the 21st Century.
Ground clearance is now complete and contractors are due to move onto the site and start construction in March. Supported by a grant of almost £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund, improvements include enhanced visitor facilities, galleries, and state-of-the-art education facilities.
Meanwhile, it's business as normal during the school holidays, with three family events on December 22, 29 and New Year's Eve. Admission is free. A charge of £2 per child applies to optional, craft activities.
December 22 – Festive Fun at the Fort. Lots of seasonal activities, including Punch and Judy shows, and Christmas craft activities.
December 29 – Commando Kids. Join the Army, 1940s style, with a junior assault course and real armoured vehicle.
New Year's Eve – Off With Their Heads!. Dress up as Tudor courtiers, meet King Henry VIII – but watch out for the executioner! Also puppet shows and toy castle-building contest!
Operations Manager Mark Selwood said, "Kids can get very over excited in both the run up to Christmas and the New Year and the Fort is an ideal place for them to let off steam, get some fresh air, and enjoy stimulating events that have nothing to do with the latest "must have" presents. Fort entrance is free, which is a big bonus at this expensive time of year."
For more information regarding these, and all forthcoming events at the Fort, visit www.royalarmouries.org
You are invited to send a reporter and photographer/camera crew to any of these events at Fort Nelson.
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- The HLF grant to the project Fort Nelson Re-development is for £1,832,000 (53% of project costs) and is a second-round pass, which means it is a confirmed award.
- The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson houses the national collection of historic cannon and big guns. The museum houses one of the world's finest collections with over 350 cannon dating back over 600 years and from every corner of the earth. The collection originated at HM Tower of London and has been on display in Hampshire since 1995.
Website: www.royalarmouries.org.uk
- This year HLF is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Using money raised through the National Lottery, since 1994 it has not only revitalised hundreds of museums, parks, historic buildings, landscapes and wildlife sites, but has also given new meaning to heritage itself. People from every walk of life are now involved with the heritage that inspires them, making choices about what they want to keep and share from the past, for future generations. HLF has supported more than 28,800 projects, allocating over £4.3billion across the UK, including £428million to more than 3,000 projects across the South East England region alone.
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Task force out to stop Santa Barbara County gangs
Hundreds gather for summit to end gang violence in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Keynote speakers and panel discussions made up a majority of Monday's gang task force summit.
Around 200 people filled the Carrillo Recreation Center in Santa Barbara as part of the South Coast Task Force on Youth Gangs.
Community service organizations, law enforcement, school administrators, city and county representatives and youth organizations all came together to try to find ways to end gang violence in Santa Barbara County.
Several speakers lent first-hand accounts of how tough it is to get out of a gang situation and law enforcement is using the meeting to increase coordination between local services.


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Hi you two What lovely scenery there is...You look as though you 've been driving forever. Where are all the other people ?? !! Glad your having a great time.. Take care
Day 18 - Death Valley to Sequoia
Trip Start May 11, 2010
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Late last night after a very slow upload, we were on the way back to the room and the moon was spectacular – the amateur photography was not so good but we try. Sometime yesterday we also crossed into California but in was so desolate they didn't even bother with a state line 'welcome' sign.
Surprisingly a good sleep despite the heat and the 'comfort' but as the sun started to rise Phil Collins and Cozy Powell started on the roof whacking their snare drums. I'm not sure a metal roof is such a good idea in the excessive sun unless you want a 6am wake-up from the sound of the metal expanding. It was a blessing in disguise I suppose, we were up and out the earliest ever – Tina was almost running to leave!
Anyway, we were on the road by 9am. Met a couple from the UK who were on the way to Vegas and recommended a hotel in Santa Barbara which was good. We'd changed 'British – Jill' for 'American – Lee' on the GPS but he drove us mad after half hour so we swapped back to Jill. She informed us it was 91 miles as the crow flies and 287 by road, great. 5 hours 45 mins so we knew it was going to be a long day. The Yosemite northern roads are still closed so it is the right decision, just this one extra long drive.
Leaving Death Valley you can see how hard it is. We definitely seemed to be on the road to no-where. The drives are long and very hot over multiple mountain passes. We drove up from 200 feet below sea level to 5,000 feet, back down to 1,000 feet then back up to 6,000 several times. One section which went on for 20+ miles just said 'dips'. We decided it was more like a roller coaster, Meg would have had me drive at 10 mph the whole way! In between two passes was another stretch of salt pan/desert where we stopped for a bit
We discovered the satellite radio yesterday (Sirius) which at least works. We had the Elvis channel yesterday for about 4 hours so we switched about a bit today. We switched to enLighten for a bit but after a few gospellised country tunes and a bit of fire & brimstone we moved on to the Doctor Radio channel which helped us up the first stretch of Death Valley with Dr Ira the GI tract specialist (who has his own show at 8pm Pacific Time on Mondays – catch it on Sirius). They finished at 10am so we had a bit of the 70s channel then the 80s before we resorted to our own tunes. The in car player has an auxiliary plug for the iPod. Very easy. Also has a USB port so I charge the camera as I go now.
Out of Death Valley we hit a few highways for a long stretch but winding back on ourselves several times. Tina snapped me again cleaning windows, she seems to find this amusing - we have new habits already, I stop for gas and clean the windows, Tina snaps me and laughs! We break up the journey with a handful of trail mix, a drink of water and sometimes even a rhubarb and custard no-point boiled sweet
After the highways we started up the Sierras (eastern ones I think) into Sequoia National Park. After a long uphill drive, climbing from 1,000 to 7,000 feet this time we stopped off at a grouping of giant Sequoias 1,000 – 1,500 years old. They only grow in a narrow stretch of these Sierras, nowhere else. They are not called giant for nothing. It's hard to describe but as you can see we are dwarfed by them. We took a nice, but cold stroll around the 100 massive trees sitting side by side with 'baby' 300 year old pines and we hit the road again. We started passing through some really lush valleys and followed a river for a while coming across another lake made by a dam and some very nice looking places. A change from the tired and barren ones we've seen so far. After another hour or so we came across the only place we've seen for miles to eat and had a good late lunch. Still 2 hours to go, Jill was wrong by nearly an hour… maybe Lee would have been better, after all he is American. Later Jill did get confused a lot on the long and winding road, kept telling us to u-turn and then recalculated. She never admits to a mistake though.
The next hour was spent downhill. About 25 miles of bend after bend. In fact no straight bit for more than maybe 50 metres so about 500 bends descending another 6,000 feet. We had to stop for a bit near the bottom so Tina could make sure she held onto her lunch, even I felt a shade green. I helped with her pedicure while we waited for our heads to clear a bit. Another hour or so later we came to the 3 rivers place which is a little better than yesterday, arriving about 5pm so a long drive.
We decided enough was enough. We got some cold bits for tea, put some washing on and checked out Yosemite. We decide we don't need snow chains but it's not easy to work out and there is a $5,000 fine if you don't have them when needed. We have the right tyres and a 4wd which seems to be enough. We decided the route for tomorrow, about 3.5 hours as direct as possible. It looks nice at the next place, fantastic reviews.
Safe, sound & sticking eyes open with matches
Mark & Tina
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Yes, it really does look as though it is only you two on the whole of the journey!
Fantastic trees, can't believe how big they are! Also it's getting warmer, you really would think the snow would have melted by now.......:-) Great blog - loving it xxxx
Hi Mark & Tina!
Great Travel blog! I love the photos!!
When do you think you might be coming up to SF?
Happy Safe Travels,