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Hohn's Wife Loses Ruling on Value of TCI Stake in DivorceAndrea Gerlin and Lindsay Fortado
The wife of Christopher Hohn, the founder of The Children's Investment Fund Management UK LLP, can't introduce a report about the value of his stake in the fund's management companies in what will be one of the U.K.'s largest divorce cases.
Jamie Cooper-Hohn can't submit expert evidence to support her claim that his share of the business should be valued at more than $800 million, a London court ruled today. Hohn's lawyer said at a hearing before the ruling that she is entitled to about a quarter of his stake in the hedge-fund management companies of TCI, which he valued at about $100 million and are wholly owned by him. Cooper-Hohn, 49, argues she is owed half.
Hohn, 47, is well-known for his activist investing, buying large stakes in companies and pressuring management to make changes that might drive up the share price. His hedge fund, known as TCI, owns stakes in Moody's Corp. and Royal Mail Plc, according to Bloomberg data. The fund has about $8 billion in assets under management, her lawyer, Martin Pointer, said in court documents.
"He has spent his whole life making money," Pointer said at the hearing.
Cooper-Hohn lost the ruling because any value would be "hypothetical," and "some assets cannot be ascribed a capital value," the judges said.
Hohn and Cooper-Hohn have four children, including triplets. Cooper-Hohn, the chairman of the couple's charity, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, filed for divorce in March 2012, her lawyer said in court papers.
Lower Court
A lower court had said in April that some assets can't be included in the valuation of Hohn's worth because they depend on his involvement in the business and the value is speculative.
While Pointer said the stake was worth $800 million during today's hearing, the expert report commissioned by Cooper-Hohn valued Hohn's stake in the funds from 513 million pounds ($869 million) to 872 million pounds, according to court documents.
Lewis Marks, Hohn's lawyer, said the hedge-fund founder was similar to a professional athlete who forms a company to exploit his skill and talent and hires a trainer, coach, physiotherapist and other support staff.
Big Shoes
If Hohn were to leave, someone else couldn't just step into his shoes, Marks said. He makes all the investment decisions and is the "regulated person" in the eyes of the financial regulators.
"Without him, there is no business," Marks said. "If the husband leaves the business, there is nothing left behind, even if the support staff are well paid."
Cooper-Hohn's lawyer said in court documents that although he played an "important role" in managing the fund, he recently disclosed that other employees would share in a performance bonus pool of 26 million pounds for 2013.
"He does not act alone," Cooper-Hohn's lawyer said. "Such a level of payment necessarily indicates their importance to the business."
Hohn has generated wealth of about $5.7 billion in his working life, including $4.3 billion for charity and $1.36 billion now owned by the couple, Pointer said.
"We don't accept that analysis by him that it's wholly dependent on him, or that he can just walk away from it and there will be no residual value," Pointer said.
Hohn listed his gross assets in the divorce case in December 2012 as $889 million, his lawyers said in court papers today.
London has been called the "divorce capital" of Europe by lawyers and some judges because of U.K. rulings that were criticized as too generous to the spouse who makes less money, often the wife.
In 2007, John Charman, chief executive officer of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., lost an appeal against a court ruling that he pay his ex-wife 48 million pounds in what was then considered the largest U.K. divorce award. That amount was surpassed last year by a 55 million-pound settlement in a case called M v M, the Evening Standard newspaper said.


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Unfortunately there was nothing that rocked in rockhampton and on that basis it should be renamed dullhampton or tut-all-happens-here-hampton. This however should not be confused with not-hampton,where big gay al lives. Rockhampton proclaims to be the beef capital of australia with lots of iconic large cattle statue figures at every junctions, insert your own joke about big fat cows here.
"Laydeez and Gee-entlemen, welcome-to-the-Great-western-this-friday Niiiight. Have we got a show for you". It's friday night. It's 7:30pm. Jen and I are seated 12 rows up a rickety stand with a mild look of shock on our faces. The lights go down, along with the noise in the arena
Before venturing any further, I wish to say the venue for our first (only) Rodeo couldn't have been better. On the corner of 2 streets the Great Western Hotel ticked all the boxes on our 'rodeo experience' check sheet. Neon bull sign - check. Saloon doors - check. All male clientell wearing jeans, boots, chequered shirt and ridiculously large stetson style cowboy hat - check. So far, so good. We even enjoyed the feeling of being I.D.'d at the door (yes, both of us!). Plus with the prospect of finding ourselves unable to stifle a 'YeeeHaaar' inside the pub and avoid the ensuing brawl we had already spent 5 minutes sat in the car shouting "there's a snake in my boot' and 'nice shoot'n stranger' to get it out of our system.
With hopes almost as high as the barmans jeans we settled into our seats to watch the first victim. The general rules of the sport dictate that the rider must stay on the bull for at least 8 seconds, using only one hand to score any points, those points varying depending on the size and aggression of the bull
On our way out of 'rocky' we stopped at a crocodile farm to brush up on our 'Croc avoidance skills' as we were headed north and that's where they all live. Safely stood behind two fences we watched as a young man diced with death feeding crocodiles chickens heads while talking to them as though they were naughty schoolkids. Scariest of all was being unable to spot a 5m (16.4 foot) croc in 50cm of water. Great. So added to killer spiders and killer snakes (9 out of the 10 deadliest in the world live here) we have added killer jellyfish (you can't swim in the sea in Queensland without stinger nets) and killer crocodiles, so it'll be pools all the way for us then!
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by armygirl, Jul 16, 2008.
Tay with Delfino as his backup..............??? That`s not funny............
Would love a trade for Iggy, love the thought of Stuckey and Iggy playing together.
Deng is not an upgrade. He is only a change. Tayshaun never stands out but is consistently effective. Now if the trade was like the title stated (Tayshaun for Deng AND Iggy) than I would do it in a heartbeat.
I totally agree Kgreg. I think the other side makes good points too, but ultimately, the Pistons need change. If our guys were that good Dumars would have made a deal by now. Nobody really wants them.
Both seem like lateral moves, but Joe would know better than I. By the way, are Deng or Iggy on the Olympic team?
I think the chemistry change is also something that we need to factor into this equation...
Prince sort of dominated Iggy in the playoffs when they went head to head. Prince was 44 for 67 from the field (.657) with 30 boards. Iggy was 23 for 69 from the field (.333) with 29 boards.
I have argued along these lines too when defending the lackluster play and specific meltdowns of Tay in the recent ECFs. Of course, that did not stop the Tay hater's from scapegoating him for practically the whole team's woes. Free Darko? Wait till you see Tay freed from the bondage of playing absurd minutes and being asked to do it at both ends, AND advance the ball himself, AND pickup the rebounding slack of the 4 and 5 positions, AND initiate the offense in the half-court, AND guard the opposition's best scoring swingman, AND play incredible weakside D. Oh, how about scoring from the perimeter and making things happen in the post as well while he's at it?
Are any of these guys a center (I already know the answer)? Then it really won't make much of a difference. We need rebounding and low post scoring.
Just to yell at you KGG, Poser is a "6" and he has stung our collective azzzz twice.
I would probably pull the trigger on either of these deals. Especially Deng. He's maybe a wash right now, but he's 5 years younger than Tay. Deng's got a great mid-range shot, and would be a decent improvement on the glass over Tay. Iguodala would be a tougher decision, but I think he would do pretty well as the 3rd guy.
I mean are y'all that oblivious to talent??? Deng puts up GREAT numbers on a team where he has very little help. He's not one of those players who just chucks up a bunch of shots on a bad team and gets his 17ppg by default, his FG% is better than Tay's. If you swap him for Tay, that solves a BIG problem. Plus Deng just turned 24!!!! He's still on his ascension, Tay has Plateaued.
Deng shoots an eFG of .484 to Prince's .476. Not a material difference there. When Deng is on the floor, the Bulls give up 111 points per 100 possessions, which is 6 points more than when he is on the bench. Prince is sittin pretty at 103 per 100, which is better than when he is off the floor. Deng is younger, but Prince is hitting his prime. He is still the iron man and he has more deep playoff experience than any other player his age in the NBA right now. I like both Deng and Iggy, but I just can't admit that they are better than our main man, Tashaun.
I'm beginning to think you haven't watched Deng play the last few years. He has major weaknesses in his game specifically no post game, an easily shut down transition mid-range game, a tendency to choke/disappear in clutch time, and no ability to be the go to guy. And not to mention awful post-defense. He's not dominant, he's not even better than Tay. He's younger than Tay. That's it. Trading for him would be trading for potential. Ben Gordon is the only Bull that can deliver in the 4th quarter. Why are we ignoring the fact that Tay DOMINATED both these players in the post season? Wouldn't we be better served getting him an ACTUAL back-up, cutting his minutes, and evaluating his production from there instead of trading him for a lesser player (although Iggy might be debatable) ? For everyone knocking his performance in the ECF, Deng and Iggy can't even perform in the 1st rounds.
Think of it like when the new GI Joe/Barbie came out. It wasn't better, it was just new. I see the same sentiment in a lot of comments lately. It's like Tayshaun Prince never existed.
Are we talking about Tay or Deng here. In Det, Deng doesn't have to be our Go to guy. BUt our third option HAS to be better, and Deng has proven he can get you 17-20 EVERYNIGHT!!!! No way I trade 2 starters for Deng, but a Deng for Prince move straight up, I do in a heartbeat. Also keep in mind this, we may not be able to improve our team via trade, but we may be able to CHANGE the team dynamic which could lead to an improvement. Some lateral moves won't be bad so long as it can change the lethargical team dynamic in existence. Some are banking on MC to do it, some think that a backup SF can do that......I DON'T. PSS.....Tay played 33mpg last season, give me a break, if he needs more rest than that, then he NEEDS TO GO!!!!!!!
He couldn't do it against us in the PO's . . .
I just checked the boxscores. In the Pistons-Bulls playoff series from '07, Deng averaged 18.8 points, ranging from a low of 16 to a high of 21.
so he was right GRIN.... i mean he went under the range by 1 and over the range by 1... way to eratic if you ask me.....
I think you are confusing TaShawn (who is an all-star) with Tayshaun, who hasn't made the All-Star team yet. I would trade Tay for Deng straight up and hope to get some upside from the deal, but I wouldn't trade TaS. He's simply irreplaceable.
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I love this chair! I ordered the chair for my dining room where my laptop is (sits on my dining room table). The chair rolls over carpet very easily. I am only 5'2 and it is very comfortable and usable for a short person. I have been on the computer for 2+ hours and have remained very comfortable in the chair during long periods of time. Also, I use a pillow to lean back against as there is a big space between the back of the chair and my back. This chair fits all my needs. So far so good!LisaRead More
I rated Ease of Assembly & workmanship very low because of the problems I had but if things had worked correctly it would have been a 4 or 5 on ease of Assembly. I bought 2 of these chair (matching set for 2 workareas) . 1st one went together in about 20 minutes, 2nd one I could not get 3 bolts to go in the holes. Returned and re-order, this one the tension knob was broken when it arrived(box was ripped also but wasn't home when delivered so couldn't reject it), So Overstock sent another and I had the same problem as the 1st one the bolts/screws wouldn't go in(exact same ones as the 1st). I went to the hardware store this time and bought new hexigon bolts(instead of the screw type that it came with... These finally went in with a wrench. Now that they are together they look great in my new office.Read More
This chair is not the soft, leather yielding type. It offers firm support without any problems with sitting for long periods. I have spinal stenosis and an artificial hip, and I have no problem sitting in this chair for an extended period of time. It is well made, attractive to the eye and not overwheming in its dimensions.Read More
I purchased 7 of these chairs for my office over 6 months ago. One of my employees weighs 350+ lbs and the chair is strong enough to support such weight without any problems. I like the leather cusion for the smooth touch, the mesh backing for the air circulation, and the adjustable arms to fit vaious body sizes. The assembly for the first chair was a little challenging, but the subsequent units went a lot easier.Read More
Bought 2 of these chairs from overstock for my home office. Chairs were delivered quicker than even I expected (and I expect a lot). Both chairs were in perfect brand new condition as promised. Assembly is a breeze (Just remember that all the screws you will need are preinstalled into the back part of the seat cushion......I was looking for a bag with free screws in it). Assembly took about 5 minutes by myself for each chair. Once assembled the first thing you notice is how classy these chairs look. Very high quality and sturdy. Comfort level is exceptional. Mesh back is comfortable and breezy so your back won't get hot and sweaty. Seat cushion is plush and comfortable. Arm rests are adjustable for just about anybody's comfort level. I am 6 foot, 185lbs and I am very comfortable in these chairs and can sit and do work for 10 hours no problem. One of the best features about this chair is the 5 prong base with wheels. These wheels glide over my carpet with ease. Very easy to change direction with them. I thought I would have to buy the hard plastic to place underneath these chairs, but it honestly does not need it. Overall I am very happy with this purchaseRead More
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I have a young kid that works for me. He's a senior in high school and he's worked for me off and on for about 2 years now.
This boy is, well let's say his elevator doesn't go all the way to the top, but it gets pretty close. He's a typical boy his age, all he thinks about is trading cars. He's got it so bad, that I can't keep up with his car trading. I feel kind of responsible for him, as his parents are boneheads and give him only bad or no advice at all.
This is the type of kid who really needs direction as he is extremely gullible and generally gets swindled out of whatever he has. He has absolutely no educational skills and can barely spell. He is a very hard worker, and will work his fingers to the nubs, as many kids will do, but then blows every dime he gets before his next paycheck. He will be lucky to graduate, but I feel he will get to walk accross the stage. I guess I am concerned because I know how tough it is to make it in this world when you have some kind of skills, but this kid is challenged. I was probably not so much different than he is at his age, as he has no direction at all although I do believe my education has helped me greatly.
I do not have any sons of my own, only 2 daughters who are much younger than Gary so my experience with helping out a young man is limited. What should I encourage him to do? In my mind, he will either end up a grunt somewhere, or with some work, he could end up in some type of vocational field. Of course, I realize that you've got to learn from your own mistakes and sometimes the hard way is the only way. I would like to get through to him to teach him the realities of life, but how should I go about it? He just gets that glazed look in his eyes like he sees stars or something when I talk to him.
Um.. i say.. spend the weekend with him.. take some time off work a day or so.. go to the dragstrip.. show him that people stay with there cars and acomplish things.. like some guy there prolly howns a 9 sec car.. think hed ever trade it?..
i think that would be a good start..
Give him some responsibilities around the shop, just little things would probably work for a 17 year old. Let him take on a little bit of everything that happens in your shop, just don't chance letting him screw up anything really important. Give him a chance to get a taste of eating a job that came back. If he's worth his weight, he'll stick with it as long as you can afford it. Teach him a skill that other numbnuts his age have no clue about. That would be a good confidence builder for him and make him a more competent worker for you. From the glazed look in his eyes, he obviously looks up to you, use that by setting the best example you can. The worst thing you could do is hold his hand, babysit him or hover over his shoulder while he's working. And don't ever spot him a loan 'till payday, he's 17, he has no bills or family to support right? He'll just have to get wiser with his money. Just remember, keep his job challenging and not patronizing and see how he takes to it. Does he show interest in any particular type of work being done in your garage. You could start with making him a specialist in a certian area that he shows an aptitude for.
As far as making a man out of him, start by treating him like a man. I'm probably telling you what you already thought of, I'm just backing you up on this.
Nairb...maybe he hasn't found his niche yet. When it comes to cars kinda point him in a direction where he can get something halfway decent that will go up in value the talk him into hanging on to it. Show him some examples of other people that have struggled that end up with a nice car. Like BstMech stated give him some task that will build his self esteem. I think everyone has a talent in life, but it's just a matter of finding what it is. Good luck with him, but don't worry yourself to death over it.
I think you are already doing things that help him a great deal. Since he looks up to you, modelling is better than teaching. Try to stay alert to any particular "opportunity" that arises during the normal course of business where you can "teach" or model a positive response...then draw some attention or emphasis to that moment for reinforcement, but don't preach. I think you would call this kind of thing "mentoring."
Learning works so much better when it happens spontaneously. Unfortunately, sometimes we are so pre-occupied with "other things" that its real easy to miss a good opportunity. I once had a welding teacher tell me, "A lot more is caught than taught." If you conduct yourself upright, that is what this young man will "catch." (Yes I was a "shop girl" too)
You can also think about the many different ways you "learned your lessons" and which ones stuck the best. Having the ability to recall memories is a gift we often take for granted. But you know, that is a "powerful" component of the human machine.
I also agree that the military or vo-ed are choices to encourage. Sometimes I talk about my brother who is a Marine. He was not at all "book smart", and if he stayed in the civilian world, he would have turned into a thug. But he found his niche. He's several years younger than me, but now he's my hero, and I learn a whole lot from him!
I agree with AKM, military. When I was his age I had absolutely no direction either. I was a bright kid, but had absolutely no motivation to apply myself to anything. I joined the Air Force because I had no idea what else to do. I spent 4 years fixing B-52's, and became fascinated with the technology. Took some technical classes at the local JC and loved it. When I got out of the AF I completed my engineering degree, and I've had a terrific career and life ever since.
What this kid needs is to be on his own away from his bonehead parents to sort out his life, yet he's not ready to take care of himself. The military provides a great balance of independence and babysitter for kids like this
It sounds to me like you are doing everything you can to help this kid, encourage him to stick with one project and see it through this will give him a sense of accomplishment, and build self-esteem.
I agree with AKM, MILITARY, I have a nephew who was just like this kid, four years in the Army and he's a new kid with skills that landed him a good job. The Military also offers life long benefit's he cannot get anywhere else.
Kaylah has some great insight to the problem. I know of a few youngsters going into the service, It's not easy to go into the military, you have to be pretty sharp at something they need. It is a good idea, vocational school, military, hopefully he'll find his niche before too long, he is pretty young. Mentoring is commendable, not everyone would take the time. Dan
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain
I've been where you are... Have been teaching Auto for a "few" years now, and every kid is different, except they all want to find what it is they they are best at. He's got the interest, so that is a start. He has also got you in his corner. While it may seem that you should be "doing" more, just the fact that you are interested in this kid's future gives him something that many don't have. You will make a difference for this kid because you are involved in his life, not necessarily for any "things" that you do for him.
It is always tough to watch kids blow money, make poor choices and get taken by others. Kaylah made a good point. He looks up to you, so a little, "its your money, but if it was me I would try to save it for..." comment goes a long way. It also helps to give some positives when he makes good choices. I am always honest with these kids, and they know that if I tell them that I think they are making a good or a bad choice, that it is upfront and sincere. By your description you already have this kind of a relationship with this kid.
I've had kids go into mechanical engineering, into repair, into custom shops, and some into tire shops and Wal Mart TBA/Lube shops. If they believe that they can work at being the best ______ what ever they can be, they have the desire to be around what they like (CARS!), and they are willing to work for a living, then they are successful. Folks want to trust the tech doing the oil change at Jiffy Lube as much as they want to trust their doctor. The honor is is how you do business, not what you do for business. We know that as adults, it just sometimes takes kids longer for this to sink in. Your example is obviously making the right impact on this guy.
What you are doing will help. It may seem that it is falling on deaf ears, but you are making a difference in this young man's life. As a dad, a citizen and a consumer, I sincerely appreciate people like you that invest in kids.
Thank you...
My opinion. There are three times in your life when you have to grow up and learn responsibility for yourself and others:
When you get married.
When you have children.
When you go into the military.
Make that four.
When you're tired of being a bum and decide to join the world.
How 'bout five.
When you're parolled from prison and your freedom depends on not being the bum that got you in prison in the frist place.
No, make that six.
It's easier to find a wife if you're not a bum or in prison (Bubba don't count).
i had no direction, not so sure i do now.
not sure the military is best, i would be in jail if i joined. and i considered it.
WHY does this kid trade cars,WHAT does this kid like?
try to treat the kid like hes 1 of your buddys n not just some kid that just works 4 u!!then i think he may really show u a respect and take ur advise instead of doin everything every1 wants him to do.when i was 17 i did the opposite that every1 wanted me to do.your not his father but hes way better off chillin with u than punks on the streets!!meet his parents and see what there all about also.u may even learn from the kid!! if every1 is hangin around ur shop shootin the **** and drinkin a cold !! toss him a brew 2 hell respect that . be his friend thats all u can do!!!
No brews in my shop. Putting the bottle to his mouth was not what I had in mind.
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Black Friday Shopping in North Central Florida
You've eaten the turkey, the stuffing and the pumpkin pie. So for many, now it's time to start forming a strategy for Black Friday shopping.
Christmas shopping can be a daunting task...with so many gifts to buy and for most people this year, less money to spend.
So how are people in North Central Florida tackling the task? Well I put on my walking shoes, grabbed my wallet and hit the stores to find out.
Stay at home mom, Lauren Easterday said, "We do live an hour away, so coming to Gainesville to shop is kind of a planned event. It's not something we do on a whim. I try to avoid Black Friday."
College student Hollie Hamock said, "Because I can't go out on Black Friday, I go online and shop for the deals."
Online shopping is a growing trend and retailers are taking note...in fact, many in store sales are also online and hundreds of popular chains will offer free shipping all at once on December 17th.
People who prefer shopping from home, say it's all about convenience.
Hamock said, "I would recommend it cause they put the deals on the web and it's easier that way cause then you don't have to go to the store itself."
But there are those who are very serious about the Black Friday experience. College student Jaimil Desai has been camped outside of Best Buy in Gainesville for 2 days, and he said he wouldn't have it any other way. Desai said, "I have been shopping around for a long time now, but I have never found so good deal like no where." He also said, "If you're not doing anything over the weekend, and how it's a long weekend and how it's a long weekend. So if you really wants to have some nice, you got some nice deals and save some money. You know it's a nice way to chill out and you could get to make a lot of new friends."
No matter which approach you decide to take, there are plenty of options this year. All the major retail stores are offering major sales, for example, GAP in the Oaks Mall is offering half off of all merchandise before noon.
So how are locally owned businesses keeping up?
Bob Smith owns Home Court Sports in Gainesville and he said, "I don't try to keep up with the major retail stores, I just try to keep up with the people I think are gonna come in here. I don't think you can compete with the mall...you can't compete with Walmart! You know it's overwhelming. So what I try to do is have a niche, where people can come in here, we have some special deals for that weekend only and bring people in so they'll have an opportunity to have a relaxed shopping experience. Not where they feel pressured and over whelmed."
Other locally owned businesses have incentives for shopping too...like "The Perfect Gift" at Haile Village in Gainesville, who is providing free breakfast for shoppers tomorrow morning.
Whatever approach you decide on, it seems the only set rule is find the best deal.
Major Retail Stores in Gainesville:
Kohls at 3501 SW Archer Road will open at 3 AM.
Best Buy at 3750 SW Archer Road will open at 5 AM.
Target at 3970 SW Archer Road will open at 4 AM.
Macy's at The Oaks Mall will open at 4 AM.
JCPenny at The Oaks Mall will open at 4 AM.
Sears at The Oaks Mall will open at 4 AM.
Walmart at 3570 SW Archer Road is open 24 hours.
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China has
an old adage: "The closer you are to the emperor, the closer you get to the
dragon's claws." This is as true today in Communist China as it was in imperial
China. In a 1724 imperial edict, Emperor Yongzheng stated, "The Catholic
religion from the West is not to be regarded as orthodox…and our laws cannot
tolerate it." And 216 years later, Chairman Mao Zedong declared, "In the field
of political action Communists may form an anti-imperialist and anti-feudal
united front with some idealists and even religious people, but we can never
approve their idealism or religious doctrines." Whenever Mao became displeased
with China's Catholic bishops, he labeled them "counter-revolutionaries," which
was convenient, for in 1951 he exclaimed, "Please make certain that you strike
surely, accurately, and relentlessly in suppressing the counter-revolutionaries."
rulers, throughout the Church's long history in the Middle Kingdom, have often struck out at the Catholic faithful
who have grown steadily since Matteo Ricci first founded his Chinese mission
400 years ago. The Church of the 21st century, now only a decade old, has
encountered new crosses under China's leadership, and recent months have
ushered in renewed restrictions on the fragile Catholic community. Two bishops in
particular have become the authoritative voices to speak to, and about, the
Church in China todayBishop Aloysius Jin Luxian and Cardinal Joseph Zen.
I spoke with
Bishop Aloysius Jin in Shanghai, and asked the Catholic prelate who is perhaps
the most intimately involved with China's authorities how someone in such close
proximity to an officially anti-religious government manages to navigate.
Bishop Jin smiled and quoted Matthew 10:16, wherein Jesus exhorts his
disciples: "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise
as serpents and innocent as doves."
government thinks I'm too close to the Vatican," he said, "and the Vatican
thinks I'm too close to the government." Jin, who is now more than 95 years
old, was consecrated a bishop in 1985 without the Pope's mandate; he has been
called "the government's bishop," though since then the Vatican has recognized
his return into full communion with Rome.
He notes
that the situation for Catholics in China has become increasingly divided,
after the close of the more tolerant era of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Whereas
in previous years the underground and official Catholic communities had begun
to collaborate, Jin notes, "It is not at all true that the line between us [the
sanctioned Catholic community] and the underground is disappearing. In fact,
the division is now growing worse." He continued to assert that since the
official Catholic community is more visible, it is held under more intense
scrutiny. "We live under enormous pressure to acquiesce to Party demands," Jin
states. Among Bishop Jin's principal complaints is that Cardinal Joseph Zen
"encourages China's underground Church to remain firm in its opposition to the
sanctioned Church."
Less than
a month later, I met with Cardinal Zen, who now resides at the Salesian House
of Studies in Hong Kong. Zen is considered the most informed person alive today
regarding what happens to Catholics within the Great Wall, and he is also known
for his outspokenness concerning the government's treatment of Christianity.
Bishop Jin is correct about Cardinal Zen; he does advise the underground to remain
separate from the "open" Church.
should the underground surrender to the open Church?" Zen asks, especially
since the open community is already burdened under Party control. The Catholic Patriotic
Association is the mechanism the Chinese government employs to bridle the
Church in that country, and Zen describes China's sanctioned bishops as the
"slaves" of Liu Bainian, the Association's controversial chairman.
Given the
disagreements between these two prelates, Jin and Zen, it is a testament of
Christian charity that these two men met with such equanimity when Cardinal Zen
visited Shanghai last October. In an interview with the Catholic online news
source Asia News, Cardinal Zen exclaimed that the "meeting of two brothers in
the Lord after years was great joy," though he also stated that it was "like a
fly in the ointment. We are great friends, but we knew that there were some
words that couldn't be said…as the 'system' doesn't warrant it."
Under the
current restrictions imposed on the Church in China, especially on members of
the Patriotic Association such as Bishop Jin, the "system" that Cardinal Zen
laments has become "a wall in people's hearts and a lock in people's mouths."
One rumor surrounding the cardinal's visit to Mainland China suggested that
Bishop Jin's spokesman denied media access to Jin without first attaining
official permission from the Patriotic Association. As China's most
high-profile bishop, and one firmly attached to the Patriotic Association, Jin
is understandably hesitant to tempt the dragon's claws.
China's rising shortage of clergy
China's bishops remain pressured under state restraints, and while the
authorities devise methods of further deepening the divisions between the
underground and above-ground communities, priests in the trenches are
experiencing their own difficulties. Unlike the cathedral churches in large
metropolitan cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guiyang, which often have
several priests in residence who offer Mass daily, rural churches more commonly
see a priest only once a month.
In the
bustling diocese of Taiyuan, for instance, priests are often assigned to the
pastoral care of four, five, or six large churches, sometimes hours apart. In
this diocese, China's most active, priests hear several hours of confessions at
each stop on their routes, as well as offer Masses, teach catechism courses,
administer final sacraments to the ill and dying, witness marriages, and settle
the inevitable disputes that in arise in parishes without a permanent pastor.
The number of Catholics in China has risen from three million at the time of
the Communist takeover in 1949 to around 20 million today, despiteor perhaps
because ofunremitting persecutions. But vocations have not risen along with
the number of faithful, and priests are greatly burdened by demanding schedules
and the expectations of their flocks.
December 2010, I spoke with Father Zhang Jingfeng, a priest from China's vast
Inner Mongolian steppe, who informed me that within his diocese priests presently
bear pressures from two main sources. Firstly, they are overtaxed by the
demands precipitated by the increasing shortage of clergy, and secondly they
often endure extremely strained relationships with their bishops. Bishops of
the sanctioned Church in China are themselves squeezed between governmental
coercions and pastoral exigencies. The result is that bishops feel a need to
manage their priests closely for fear of official harassment, and their priests
in turn do not trust their bishops, sensing that they are political puppets. Father
Zhang informed me that the unfortunate consequence of these two factors is that
many priests are tempted to leave the priesthood.
Peng Xin, from the Catholic Diocese of Wuhan, has experienced this climate of distrust
firsthand. He received his theological education in Paris, and thus China's
local authorities are hesitant to trust him; his phone, email, and room are all
bugged, and his fellow priests are nervous about associating with him. His
bishop, who is a member of the Patriotic Association, also maintains a certain
distance from him. It is precisely these kinds of pressures that lead Chinese
clergy to disappear into secular life.
growing political control over the Church in that country has also resulted in
tremendous uncertainty among the faithful. While visiting Kunming's beautiful
cathedral, I was struck by the unusual number of images of and quotations from
Pope Benedict XVI; bulletin boards, cathedral columns, inside and outside walls
all featured large posters of the Pope and the Vatican. Interestingly, the
local ordinary, Bishop Joseph Ma Yinglin, is one of the few prelates in China
who still does not have the Vatican's approval. When he was consecrated a
bishop on April 30, 2006, the Vatican's spokesperson, Joaquin Navarro-Valls,
immediately announced Ma's excommunication. Navarro-Valls reported, "The Holy
Father has learned of the news with profound displeasure," and he noted that
Ma's consecration "is a grave wound to the unity of the Church."
In fact,
the Vatican describes such illicit ordinations of bishops as grave violations
of religious liberty. The faithful are naturally confused to see their
cathedral decorated with images of the Pope, the very Pope who excommunicated
their bishop; in this diocese the underground
community has grown
larger than the above-ground, causing deeper grievances between fellow
Catholics. As of this writing, the Diocese of Kunming features a prominent
image of Pope Benedict XVI on its official website. And some clergy who are
loyal to Rome in this region feel compelled to at least temporarily leave the
priesthood, thus leaving the faithful with few places to receive the sacraments
necessary to Catholic life.
New bishops and new divisions
ongoing disputes between the Vatican and China's government regarding who has
the right to select priests to be ordained bishopsa right the Pope reserves
exclusively to himselfChina's Catholic Patriotic Association persists in
selecting and forcing the consecration of clergy it believes can be politically
influenced by the state. In November 2010, Father Joseph Guo Jincai was ordained a bishop at Chende without a
papal mandate, and the Vatican responded precisely as it did when Ma Yinglin
was similarly consecrated, with a firm criticism of China's interference with religious
This ordination not only does not contribute to the good of the Catholics
of Chengde, but places them in a very delicate and difficult condition, also
from the canonical point of view, and humiliates them, because the Chinese
civil authorities wish to impose on them a pastor who is not in full communion,
either with the Holy Father or with the other bishops throughout the world.
Compounding the
problem, eight other bishops, all in communion with Rome, were obliged to
attend the ceremony and concelebrate, which Cardinal Zen described as
"shameful" and "illegal."
For its part,
China's State Administration for Religious Affairs retaliated against Vatican
complaints by asserting, "The Vatican's position is well-known. It works
to promote political ideas under the pretext of religious belief, which is very
dangerous and will seriously harm the healthy development of Chinese
Catholicism in China." Most recently, Chinese state authorities have maneuvered
Bishop Fang Xingyao, who does not have papal approval, into the driver's seat
of the Catholic Patriotic Association, further damaging Vatican-China
Renewed persecutions
It is no
secret that Marx was opposed to institutional religion. In his 1843 study of
the philosopher Hegel, Marx famously wrote:
The struggle against religion is,
therefore, indirectly the struggle against that world whose spiritual aroma is
religion…. It is the opium of the people.
The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand
for their real happiness. To call on them to give up their illusions about
their condition is to call on them to give up a condition that requires
In other words, religious attachment is, according to Marx,
a method of escapism from real social injustices and suffering. While he indeed
suggests that people should be called to give up the "illusion" of religion,
Marx does not demand the ruthless anti-religious persecutions advocated by
totalitarian governments. In the case of China, the Catholic Church suffers
because of its religious nature, but even more acutely because of the state's
perception that Catholics are a threat to national control; Marx's somewhat
humanitarian, if deluded, view that freeing people from religion clarifies their
awareness of social injustice is distorted in China's official treatment of
And how has the government's reinterpretation of Marx's
anti-religious views manifested itself in China's Catholic community? It
resulted in the murder and almost wholesale destruction or confiscation of
Catholic property during the Maoist era (1949-1976). Shortly after 2011 began,
the Catholics of Hebei, the province surrounding China's capital, reported the
sudden and unexplained arrest of Father Peter Zhang Guangjun. On January 13,
public security officers knocked on the door of a Catholic household that Father
Zhang was visiting, and abducted the priest; he had been offering pastoral care
to underground Catholics in the area. Sources in Hebei have suggested that the
government is cracking down on priests who do not carry "priest identification
cards," in hopes of forcing more Catholic clergy to function under the
observant auspices of the Patriotic Association. As of this writing Father
Zhang's whereabouts are still unknown.
In addition, Chinese authorities arrested Bishop Joseph Li
Liangui of Cangzhou (Xianxian) in December 2010 when he refused to attend the
state-organized National Conference of Catholic Representatives. Bishop Li was
forced to go to "study sessions," and was threatened with removal as Cangzhou's
bishop if he did not "repent." The bishops who did attend the conferenceall
but Joseph Limet with one of China's senior Party officials, Jia Qinglin, at
the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen. Jia reiterated the government's
resolve to prevent foreign influences (that is, papal influences) in China's
affairs, and some of the bishops attending the conference refused to raise
their hands during voting. Their un-raised hands were, however, counted as
positive votes by the state officials present at the proceedings. Bishop Li has
since been returned to his cathedral, but his recalcitrance has not gone
unnoticed, and some expect him to be replaced once the government can locate an
"acceptable" prelate to fill his chair.
Old wounds and new healing
Janus, a god in Greek mythology, China's Catholic Church still has two faces;
it appears that for every tragedy and incident of division there is also a
victory and opportunity for healing. Even as China continues to defy Vatican
pleas to stop forcing the ordination of Chinese bishops without papal support,
and as priests and bishops have suffered from state persecutions, the government
extended an olive branch to Catholic prelates of Taiwan. The secretary general
of the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, Liu Yuanlong, led a Mainland
delegation in early January 2011 to discuss how to improve relations between
China's Catholics and those in Taiwan. Liu stated his purpose for visiting
Taiwan was "to enhance understanding, harmony, and peace through these kinds of
exchanges, and eventually move towards unification." The representative of the
Patriotic Association did not clarify whether the Mainland's desired
"unification" involved China's sanctioned Church and the Vatican, or simply the
unity the Mainland's Catholics with those of Taiwan. Whatever motivations bring
China's officials to Taiwan, it can be seen as a positive step toward
normalizing the Church in China.
visiting Guiyang's splendid Catholic cathedral, near the place where martyrs
spilled their blood, I asked Father Liu Xianjun, a priest in the open Church,
what China's Catholics desired most. "We wish above all that the Pope could be
free to walk on Chinese soil," he said. The history of the Church in China is
not unlike the history of the Church in Rome. Like Roman Christians, China's
early Christians suffered extreme persecution and martyrdom, from the blood of
the martyrs the Church grew, and now China boasts its own saints to remember at
Mass. But one difference remains tragically persistent: not a single Pope has
visited the Middle Kingdom. The very center of Christian unity has been barred
from his flock in the world's largest nation, and China's present political
climate, still under the shadow of Mao, shows no signs of opening the Great
Wall to the bishop of Rome.
In fact,
Sino-Vatican tensions have reached new heights, especially after Pope Benedict
XVI prayed at the 2010 Midnight Mass that the spiritual message of Christmas
will "strengthen the spirit of faith, patience, and courage of the faithful of
the Church in Mainland China," sharply attacking China's government for
imposing limitations on "their freedom of religion and conscience." The Pope
then called the Church of China to endure the "discrimination and persecution"
imposed upon it. China responded by reaffirming old battle lines between it and the Vatican. A
spokeswoman from the government's foreign ministry stated: "We hope the
Vatican side can face the facts of China's freedom of religion and the
development of Catholicism, and create favorable conditions for the improvement
of China-Vatican relations through concrete actions." While low-level accords
have grown between the Patriotic Association and the Catholic bishops of
Taiwan, high-level antagonism has also grown between China's Party and the
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Belding City Council passes fence, sign amendments, denies sidewalk amendment
BELDING — During a first reading of three separate ordinance amendments Tuesday night at the Pere Marquette Depot, Belding City Council members voted through two of the amendments while closely voting down the third.
The first amendment dealt with the zoning ordinance dealing with the issue of front yard fencing height.
The Planning Commission met on Jan. 8 during a public hearing and voted to recommend for City Council approval for changes being proposed to the zoning ordinance which would permit, in certain situations, a fence to be in excess of 3 feet in height in a front yard.
According to the amended ordinance, fences erected within the front yard or the principal front yard in any district shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
Fences up to 6 feet in height may be located in the secondary front yard, however, they shall not be located within the secondary front yard setback.
According to Interim City Manager Sam Andres, the amendment was drafted to address an issue when property owner's home that is further setback from a neighboring home wishes to locate a home in between both properties, perpendicular to the building lines.
Under the original ordinance, if both homeowners were to construct adjacent fences, there would be a difference in fence sizes from 3 to 6 feet based on the position of the fences in accordance to their facing of the house — front yard vs. side yard.
This created an issue where one property owner may construct a fence of 6 feet in height in the same location that the adjacent property owner is restricted to a fence of 3 feet in height.
City Council members passed a motion on the first reading of the amendment unanimously in a 5-0 vote.
City Council members took more time discussing a first reading of an Industrial District Sidewalk Requirements Ordinance Amendment, which they voted down in a 3-2 vote.
Council members Tom Jones, Mike Scheid and Ron Gunderson voted no on the amendment with members Joe Feuerstein and Andrea Belding voting yes.
A change in the ordinance would permit an applicant to request that the requirement for sidewalks in the I-1 Industrial District in Belding be declared unreasonable by the Planning Commission during site plan review.
The ordinance currently requires, without exception, that sidewalks be constructed on all boundaries of the site that front a public right-of-way.
Councilman Jones said he was against waiving the ability to forgo having to install a sidewalk.
"I don't like waiving the sidewalk (option)," he said. "I think you need a good system of sidewalks in this city."
Jones pointed to a recent example of the newly remodeled McDonalds on M-44, which has a required sidewalk that doesn't connect to any adjoining sidewalks.
"McDonalds has a nice sidewalk in, but it doesn't go anywhere," he said. "Why did we make them put it in?"
Jones said he doesn't want to see a lack of sidewalks as a continuing problem in the future, especially in the industrial district.
"Why shouldn't we have sidewalks or bike paths throughout that area?" he asked. "Particularly the industrial area. I think we need more of them, not less of them."
Councilman Feuerstein agreed with Jones, adding that he believes the lack of sidewalks in Belding has been an ongoing problem that has lasted "years and years."
"It's in the charter in 1964 that (sidewalks) are required on all properties," he said.
Councilwoman Belding said she believes one of the problem stems from the Planning Commission's ability to give a two-year extension on new businesses installing sidewalks, stating that many of those businesses end up not following through with after the two years expires.
"I do think that regardless of whether we pass this tonight or not, we have an issue where constantly, the Planning Commission is waiving the sidewalk restriction and saying you have two years to wait," she said. "I think this issue is going to continue."
Belding added that she does not believe sidewalks are a necessity in the industrial district, stating that there are other areas in Belding, such as along M-44, that have sidewalk issues as well.
In voting on a zoning ordinance amendment for residential signs, council members voted unanimously to pass a motion on the first reading.
The amendment would permit roof-mounted signs of up to 60 feet in size on properties in a residential zoning district that have been granted special land use approval for a golf course or country club.
The request for the amendment came from the owners of Candlestone to install a 60-foot, roof-mounted, internally illuminated sign.
The property is zoned R-1 which allows the golf course and country club as a special land use.
The business currently has one ground ponded sign fronting Storey Road (M-91), but Candlestone Manager Craig Crebressa said the roadside signage is not enough.
"Over the last two years we've realized that people do not realize there is a restaurant in the facility," Crebressa said. "Being so far off the road, it is hard for people, especially from out of town, to know that there is more than just a golf course and hotel."
Crebessa said the rooftop sign would be installed above the overhang of the raceway, the area where cars pull up to drop off passengers, not on the actual Candlestone building itself.
Jones said he believes the extra signage would be beneficial to the business.
"It's a fine establishment and I think they could probably use some extra signage as it is set back from M-44," he said.
Feuerstein said he agreed that the restaurant could use additional signage, but added that he would rather see the property rezoned rather than given an additional special land use.
Mayor Ron Gunderson said that the owners at Candlestone have pursued rezoning as an option at the city level, but at this point it is viewed as too costly as an option for the establishment.
Crebressa added that there is discussion to create an automated shutdown of the illuminated sign, possibly sometime after 3 a.m. after business hours.
"We're definitely not interested in light pollution," he added.


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What do you do on a Saturday morning? I like to bake some Saturday mornings - after baby has gone to bed and husband is outside mowing the lawn. A bit of me time to potter in the kitchen. Although there are mornings which I wake up on the wrong side of the bed and don't want to do a thing and everything about the day seems wrong.
I call them my cranky pants days and I unfortunately have had them the last two Saturday mornings. I think I am still trying to adjust to having a baby in the house. Saturday's are just not the same - for me they are like any other day. I doubt they will ever be the same again for a long time! No leisurely sleep in's and lazy morning breakfasts. No popping out to the shops for a browse or grabbing a cuppa with out a baby on the hip or trying to console an overtired baby who hasn't had their morning nap. The spontaneity of life has halted for the time being.
Mummy's don't get weekends, holidays or RDO's and I am also struggling with that fact as well. Mummy's work all day every day. I know this is a bit of a whinge on my behalf because I am truly blessed to have such a special little man in our life and most days I enjoy being a mum. I just miss my weekends. My sleepins. My ME time. Whinge over!
Anyway whinging aside - I made these muffins one cheerful Saturday morning, when I didn't have my cranky pants on. The base of the muffin is my favourite go-to muffin recipe. It's moist, fluffy and just a little bit more-ish. I used coconut oil instead of butter which gave it the muffin's crumb a really melt-in-your-mouth texture. I also tossed in a few add-ins to the recipe such as dessicated coconut, chocolate chips and for a bit of healthyness, Goji Berries.
What is a Goji Berry you may ask? Well I will tell you
The goji berry is also called the wolfberry. It is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hopes of living longer. The goji berry has many health benefits attached to it. They are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent cancer and other illnesses, including heart disease. Antioxidants may also boost the immune system and lower cholesterol.
So who wouldn't want to put Goji berries in their muffins if it could make them live longer! The flavour of the berry itself is a bit hard to describe it has a certain meatyness to it in texture and flavour, not tart but not super sweet either. They are a little bit more expensive then your run of the mill cranberry or sultana however I enjoyed the subtley that the Goji berry brings this muffin or any baked good really.
There is something about the waft of freshly baked muffins tantalizing your taste buds on a crisp saturday morning. I know hubby loved to come in and sniff the air after I have pulled these morsels out of the oven. That's one of the reasons I love to bake. The satisfaction of the customer not only in taste but in the whiff of something good about. Alongside a good cup of coffee and the paper this is the perfect Saturday morning snack - just leave your cranky pants in the back of the cupboard! I know I will be this weekend.
Coconut, Choc Chip & Goji Berry Muffin
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients (12 muffins)
- 2 cups self raising flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dessiccated coconut
- 1/8 cup goji berries
- 1/8 cup dark choc chips (or combination of white chocolate & dark)
- 100g coconut oil/butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Preheat the oven to 180 degree C. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin papers.
In a large bowl sift the flour, cinnamon and salt. Place the coconut, choc chips and sugar into the sifted ingredients and stir briefly to combine.
In a small ball place the melted coconut oil, milk and egg and whisk to combine. Pour into the dry ingredients, using a wooden spoon stir to combine the mixture until all ingredients are mixed through.
Fill the muffin papers up 3/4 full with the mixture. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cool slightly before devouring.
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Higuain and Benzema to stay put
Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports that Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema could leave Real Madrid this summer and suggested he is keen to seal the permanent signing of Emmanuel Adebayor.
• Benzema confident of stay
• Aguero wants to stay in Spain
• Atletico: Madrid don't want Aguero
• Coentrao wants Madrid move
• Valdano sacked by Madrid
Mourinho has long made clear his desire to strengthen Madrid's forward line, and Adebayor arrived on loan from Manchester City in January to bolster his options after a long-term injury to Higuain heavily restricted his options.
Nonetheless, there have been numerous reports that Higuain and Benzema could be on their way out of the Bernabeu, with Arsene Wenger recently saying of the latter: "Signing him does not seem impossible. He's a player that I like." Higuain's father, meanwhile, said this week that his son wanted to remain in Madrid but confirmed that "a lot of clubs in Europe like him".
In an interview with Cadena SER on Thursday night, though, Mourinho confirmed the duo were "non-transferable".
Asked whether he would refuse to let them leave, he said: "It is not a case of me refusing to sell them. I don't make those decisions. If the club want to do something, I'm nobody. We all agree on Higuain and Benzema: we want to keep them."
There had been suggestions that Mourinho would be taking control of transfer policy at the club following the departure of general director Jorge Valdano, but he emphasised that that is not the case.
"I have no more power than I had before,'' he added. ''Madrid are looking for a new model within the organisation. Having a good structure [at the club] is not a guarantee of success, but a bad structure that is not suited to the modern game - that is a guarantee of failure. We must modernise and aim for perfection.
''I will still only be a coach and nothing more. With Valdano, there was nothing personal. I wish him all the best."
Mourinho, though, is likely to have a significant influence on who arrives at the club this summer and was asked about several players. On Adebayor - who had appeared likely to return to Eastlands - Mourinho suggested Madrid were keen to complete a deal.
"He is a City player and there is a clause to buy him,'' he said. ''We are in a good bargaining position and the player wants to stay here. That's important."
Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero has also been strongly linked with a move to the Bernabeu, and his remarks on Thursday that he would prefer to remain in Spain have been interpreted as a sign that he could make the controversial move.
"I will not be a hypocrite," Mourinho said. "Kun is a fantastic player - I won't be afraid to say it - but he's an Atletico player. Madrid will not contact players before making an agreement with their club."
On Benfica's Fabio Coentrao, who has spoken of his determination to move to Madrid, he added: "He's a great player. I like him for his versatility, his ability to play all over. Players of his type are always welcome, especially at a club as demanding as Madrid."
Meanwhile, Mourinho attempted to play down his bitter rift with Barcelona, where he worked under Bobby Robson in the late 1990s.
"I was there between 1997 and 2000," he said. "From 2000 to 2011, everything changed - both the people and the institution. It's a different club now. I've never said I didn't enjoy working there. I have nothing against the club.
"I knew Guardiola as a player, but it's been ten years. Now he is the leader of the team, I don't know him. I knew a different Guardiola; he knew a different me."
Mourinho reiterated that he was unhappy with the manner in which Barca won the Champions League semi-final but accepted that their victory over Manchester United in the final was "well-deserved".
Asked about Guardiola's description of him as 'the f**king chief' in a press conference ahead of their Champions League meeting, Mourinho said: "It is nothing special. He can say what he wants."
Mourinho had appeared to hold doubts over his future during the season amid his feud with Valdano, and has said on numerous occasions in the past that he favours the Premier League.
However, he has stressed that he wants to stay on next season and denied he had considered leaving.
"The president is a proud leader who knows that your heart and soul must be in Madrid to be here and that 99.9% of professionals want to be here. If I told him I was considering my future, he would say: 'Pack your bags and go'."
Asked which league he prefers, he said: "The leagues are different. I am now in Spain and Madrid only won 90 points and that was not enough to win the title. That is strange at this level.
"There is passion everywhere you go and that's important. I'm very happy, so I will stay on next season. If the president, the board, the players and the fans are happy, I will [be at the club in two years' time]."
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United, Continental Merge to Form Biggest Airline
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. and Continental Airlines Inc. agreed to merge in a stock swap valued at more than $3.2 billion to create the world's largest carrier, reviving a deal that fell apart two years ago.
United's name and Chicago headquarters will be retained, while Continental Chief Executive Officer Jeff Smisek, 55, will become the CEO and United's Glenn Tilton, 62, will be nonexecutive chairman, the companies said today in a statement. Each Continental share will be exchanged for 1.05 UAL shares.
United and Continental together would take the top spot in global traffic from Delta Air Lines Inc., and operate hubs in New York and Washington. Negotiations resumed last month after Continental pulled out of talks in April 2008 as fuel prices rose and the recession deepened.
"With the recovery of the economy, fuel prices moderating, capital markets opening and both companies having solid liquidity, it was the right time to get involved in merger discussions," Smisek said today in an interview.
Tilton said he told UAL's board: "Right deal, right time."
Annual cost savings and new revenue from the tie-up should reach $1 billion to $1.2 billion by 2013, the airlines said. The transaction requires approval by shareholders and regulators.
Existing travel reservations won't be affected, and customers won't see any operational changes until after the deal closes near the end of this year, the companies said on a website set up to share merger information.
Workforce Impact
"We expect minimal impact to our front-line employees, with any reductions coming principally through retirement, attrition and voluntary programs," Tilton told United workers in a message today. There will be "some reductions" in the salaried and management workforce at both airlines, he said.
UAL shareholders will own 55 percent of the combined company, which will have $1.2 billion in one-time merger-related costs spread over three years.
Based on UAL's closing price, the deal values Houston-based Continental at about $3.24 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The companies' combined value as of today was about $6.9 billion, with UAL and Continental ranking third and fourth among U.S. carriers.
UAL rose 51 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $22.11 at 4 p.m. in New York on the Nasdaq Stock Market, while Continental also gained 51 cents, or 2.3 percent, to $22.86 on the New York Stock Exchange.
New Board
In addition to Smisek and Tilton, the merged airline's 16- member board will include 6 directors from each carrier as well as 2 union representatives. The airlines said Tilton's position as non-executive chairman will run through Dec. 31, 2012, or the second anniversary of the deal's closing, whichever is later.
The parent company will be named United Continental Holdings Inc. The airline will operate under the United name, and aircraft will have the Continental logo and colors, the companies said.
"This is what happens in a merger of equals," Smisek said. "You take the best of both companies and carry them forward. The United name is very well recognized internationally, Continental's logo is symbolic of great culture and service."
Together, the airlines fly to 370 destinations in 59 countries and plan to continue service to all those points. United and Continental are now ranked third and fourth in the U.S. by traffic, behind Delta and AMR Corp.'s American Airlines.
Regulatory Review
While Smisek and Tilton said the carrier's route systems have minimal overlap, the combined airline may be required by U.S. regulators to yield some takeoff and landing slots at airports like Liberty in Newark, New Jersey, where total flights are capped.
Business travelers will have access to hub airports in the four largest U.S. cities and more seamless travel to international destinations, said Douglas Runte, managing director at New York-based Piper Jaffray & Co. Some fares likely will rise, he said.
The carriers' frequent-flier programs will be combined, and members' miles will be put into one account when the merger closes, United told customers in an e-mail. Before then, each program will continue and the points can be used under existing rules.
Labor Deals
United and Continental also must negotiate joint contracts with their unions, which called on the airlines today to provide pay, benefit and work rule improvements and possible equity stakes in the new company.
"I see risks in front of us and I see opportunities in front of us," Jay Pierce, chairman of the Air Line Pilots Association at Continental, said in an interview. "When a group of people are willing to accept risk, there should be a reward for that."
United and Continental had almost $29 billion in combined revenue last year. Their main jet fleets total 700 aircraft, and they now employ more than 88,000 workers. Besides Washington and New Jersey's Newark airport, their other hubs include Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Cleveland and Guam.
"This is transformational," Vicki Bryan, a debt analyst at New York-based Gimme Credit LLC, said in an interview before the announcement. "This has really been two years in the making. They did all the heavy lifting in 2008."
Seven analysts recommend buying Continental shares, and one advises selling, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Five analysts recommend buying UAL, one recommends holding and one selling.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. acted as financial advisers for United, with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP providing legal advice. Lazard Ltd. and Morgan Stanley advised Continental, with Jones Day, Vinson & Elkins LLP and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP providing legal counsel.
Delta vaulted to the top of the worldwide industry by traffic after buying Northwest Airlines Corp. in 2008, spurring talks on consolidation across the U.S. industry. At the time, Continental came within hours of approving a merger with United before walking away. Smisek was chief operating officer then, and succeeded Larry Kellner as CEO in January.
Those talks collapsed because "it was a more risky environment at that time" when oil prices exceeded $120 a barrel and economic growth was slowing, Gimme Credit's Bryan said. Crude traded at $86.19 today on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
'Best Interest'
"This was something that's always been in the best interest of both companies," Smisek said today in the interview. "But the time was not right, the opportunity was not there."
U.S. air traffic has begun to rebound as the recession eases, giving airlines the chance to push up fares they slashed to lure vacationers when corporate travel waned.
"The two years' experience has been good for both companies to see opportunities we previously hadn't imagined were there," Tilton said today on a conference call with analysts and investors.
United initially revived talks with US Airways Group Inc., a reprise of those two carriers' discussions from 2008 after Continental backed out. The US Airways conversations stayed under wraps until an April 7 New York Times report. Tilton said Smisek reached out two days later.
"I saw the news release go by that my best partner for the future potentially was marrying somebody else," Smisek said in the interview. "I called Glenn and said I was a much prettier girl."
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More beautiful blocks. Love them all.
Thank you so much Starstruck!! What a wonderful thing to come home to after a really loooonng day. I just love the block you made for me. It is just perfect!!
Beautiful block starstruck I love the black and red white together,nice pattern. :thumbup:
Love the blocks.
I started a new theme. Turq., black,purple and blue.Should be fun.
paintmejudy,did you receive your block yet?
Help! I am short one blue and white block for my quilt. Must have counted wrong. Anyone for a swap?
Wow some awesome blocks, sorry haven't posted in a while. Here are tow blocks for me last monts and this months,. There just awesome and I love them both. TYTYTY!!!!
Donna your block is in the mail, thanks for swapping with me.
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STARS paid tribute to a "great intellect" yesterday after the family of Sir Clement Freud announced his death.
The celebrated writer, broadcaster and former Liberal MP died at his desk at home in London yesterday, nine days short of his 85th birthday.
Comedians Stephen Fry and Tony Hawks, who appeared with him on BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute, responded with sadness, with Hawks describing him as a "charming and wonderful man" of "great intellect".
Sir Clement was a grandson of psychologist Sigmund Freud. His five children include PR businessman Matthew Freud and TV presenter Emma Freud.
He worked as an apprentice cook at the Dorchester Hotel in London before joining the Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War, and first became a household name in the 1960s via a series of dog food adverts.
His role launched him on a long career as a television and radio personality, helping him become a stalwart on Just A Minute and feature on shows including Have I Got News For You.
Fry said: "
I was at first very afraid of him – a lot of people were. There were stories that he was immensely grouchy; he was rude sometimes to people who asked for autographs. I never experienced that side of him.
"Another element to him which perhaps should not go unmentioned is his raffishness, his air of disreputability. During the 1950s and 1960s, was a real Soho figure, he knew all the girls of easy virtue, the pimps, the racetrack tipsters and, of course, the restaurateurs, which is where he learned his business as a chef."
Sir Clement, whose brother is the painter Lucian Freud, was also a celebrated food, sport and comment journalist.
His political career began in 1973, when he won the Isle of Ely constituency for the Liberals. He transferred to North East Cambridgeshire after boundary changes, but lost the seat in 1987. He was knighted the same year.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: "
I first met Sir Clement more than 30 years ago when he was rector of Dundee University and I was rector of the University of Edinburgh.
"I was proud to have known him."
Sir Clement was also rector of St Andrews University, from 2002-5.
William Berry, senior governor of the University Court during those years, said: "He was a distinguished lord rector."


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