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The San Antonio Spurs finished off the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night 102-99, advancing to the Western Conference Finals to face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or Los Angeles Lakers. Given the Thunder's 3-1 lead going back to Oklahoma City, they appear to be the Spurs' likely opponent.
The Spurs took an early lead, but the Clippers were competitive with Chris Paul's best game of the series and an explosive performance from Eric Bledsoe (17 points on 8-10 shooting). The game would come down to the wire with a chance for Paul to save the Clippers, and he just couldn't deliver.
Hampered by groin and hip injuries, Paul has struggled against the Spurs. The Clippers never really had a chance without Paul at his best and, while both Games 2 and 3 were winnable, the series is complete.
"I had two opportunities, being in that situation all season long, a lot of times I was able to come through," said Paul. "So to let my team down in that situation is probably the toughest part of the season and something I'll think about for a while."
Paul refused to blame his health.
"I messed up. Bad decisions. Bad decisions," said Paul. "I should have shot it and I missed the shot. It's all on me."
Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro was more forgiving.
"He doesn't have that extra burst that he usually has," said Del Negro. "We're not in the second round of the playoffs without Chris Paul."
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spoke highly of the Clippers and Del Negro.
"In a really quick season, without a real training camp, I thought they did a great job," said Popovich. "Vinny has got them playing great."
Of course it remains to be seen which direction the Clippers go from here. Del Negro is going into the final year of his contract, but it's a team option.
Perhaps the Clippers look to go in a different direction but so fresh off of the loss, that's just not clear yet.
The organization has to consider the long-term prospects of keeping Blake Griffin and Paul. Griffin will be eligible for an extension this summer. Paul is going into the final year on his deal and can either extend or hit free agency in 2013 and sign a new deal with the team.
"I haven't given it one ounce of thought," said Griffin on an extension. "That's been the furthest thing from my mind, honestly. I'll get to that when it comes."
How Paul and Griffin feel about Del Negro probably holds sway over his future.
"I think coach did an outstanding job," said Paul. "Also, [Vice President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey] and all them in the front office … I think the way they managed everything was great.
Of course Chris isn't happy that the Clippers' run has been extinguished.
"We had a good season," said Paul. "We still feel we should be playing."
Statistically, the Clippers need to improve on the boards; they were out-rebounded by 5.2 a game through 11 postseason appearances. Additionally, the Clippers shot just 66.7 percent from the line including a combined 51.5 percent from DeAndre Jordan, Reggie Evans and Griffin.
"I need to improve in a lot of areas," said Griffin. "Shooting the basketball, that's obviously something I'm going to work on. Defensively, just studying the game and watching things and trying to improve really in every area. There's a ton of room for improvement."
"Coming into camp next year, we're going to expect more – a lot more," continued Griffin. "It's going to be a big summer for all of us. I need to get better. Everybody has to get better."
Del Negro is confident in his young All-Star.
"He's going to work on his shooting … free throws and shooting in general," said the Clippers coach. "People tend to forget this is Blake and DeAndre's first playoffs. They're just starting their careers. They're young kids."
The Clippers have a number of offseason concerns to address in addition to Del Negro's contract.
According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com, Mo Williams will not opt out of the final year of his deal at $8.5 million.
It will be interesting to see who the Clippers can afford to keep, how they're able to improve the team and if they'll be hesitant to climb above the luxury tax threshold. Already the team, with Williams, has about $58.5 million in guaranteed contracts next season and the tax threshold is expected to be $70.3 million.
"We have to do a good job moving forward putting certain types of players around Chris and Blake," said Del Negro. "That's the next step obviously and that will help ease some of the strain and some of the things he had to deal with this year in terms of carrying us at times especially in the fourth quarters."
"You have to get shooters. [Paul] can control the game and he can score when he needs to (obviously when he's healthy)," continued Del Negro. "We've got to get some shooters and space the court for him a little bit. It will help Blake. It will help our spacing."
Randy Foye, Nick Young, Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups, Reggie Evans and Bobby Simmons will all be free agents this summer.
"I don't want to go anywhere. I love this playoff atmosphere," Young said. "It's great to walk around the city and keep your head held high, and the fans see how hard we worked."
How do the Clippers keep the roster together, add to it and avoid the luxury tax?
Still, times have clearly changed for the Clippers. Their last postseason appearance in 2006 went seven games into the second round and while this postseason didn't last as long, the current squad looks to have a brighter, more long-term future than that one-hit wonder.
"It was the start of something very good here," said Del Negro. "[I] look forward to improving the roster and the team as we move forward."
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Think you're not "driving" while sitting at a stoplight? Think again before sending that text message!
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California law already prohibits using a wireless phone while driving, and a California Court of Appeal decision recently made it clear that drivers can't expect to avoid a ticket just because they waited for a red light before grabbing the phone to tap out a text.
Carl Nelson got a ticket for using his phone while his car was stopped at a red light in Richmond. Nelson appealed his traffic court judgment on the ground that he wasn't using the phone while "driving" because his car was stopped, but the court disagreed.
Nelson attempted to persuade the court that it would defy common sense to prohibit cell phone use in certain situations where drivers remain behind the wheel. What if you're sitting still in a traffic jam for hours due to an accident? How about calling your child during a rainstorm to let her know you're waiting in the passenger loading zone of her school? Unfortunately for Nelson, the court determined that the definition of "driving" under section 23123(a) of the California Vehicle Code includes sitting at a red light, and it was not compelled to address these scenarios.
Many of us reflexively grab our phone to check voice mail, send a text, or get updated on the news whenever we have a free moment; however, this case is a good reminder that stopping at a red light does not qualify as a "free moment." The California Highway Patrol has already issued 150,000 tickets for distracted driving in 2011, so fight the temptation to multi-task until your car is safely off the road and in park.


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-- -- reaction from Hollywood as producer and Mandalay entertainment CEO.
Peter -- Peter it's a tragic day for serve our sympathies go out -- that the people been affected by this that the families of the victims.
You have personal interest in this particular because you you were producer of one of the Batman films I'm just wondering if the folks in -- make for perhaps is an unfair question did tell -- but it is but if if -- ever worry.
That that your work will inspire some crazy incident like this.
Yes you always worry about that because people locked.
Affected by films I did the first baton and -- -- -- the whole thing going.
The idea and I don't think that.
Necessarily you can protect against people's insanity -- happens anywhere in any country in.
In stadiums and people jumping out of our tennis courts and stabbing people in the back you have that in the nature of the individuals.
The product itself -- product this has been around for a long long long long long time.
And there's a lot of evidence that some people say it doesn't engender the people's negative response and actions like there's a lot of people says it doesn't.
I don't come down on either side of that I think is a filmmaker as a studio you wanna be responsible.
And be responsive to prevent these guys -- things.
I don't think anybody can -- prevent somebody crashing into a back to a with the five guns that they bought the bought.
And surely people in the -- I don't think you can really prevent that security devices won't prevent that.
That's not gonna make people feel more secure when it's a dangerous proposition.
Well we're at -- everyone always wants to blame cable TV and we always -- there was no cable TV when Hitler took over there's always going to be a crazy person out their sadly and unfortunately.
Business and how it's affected certainly and we we again stressed that it's a touchy subject because of course the tragedy but.
As a business network we look and we question viewed as the studio.
Have the actors and everybody behaved properly and appropriately in the wake of this.
I think the other is there's three or four constituencies you have to look at one is the theater -- they used to run oversee -- -- we had problems with gangs and the and his.
Is that fit -- owners have to act responsibly.
Provide a safe environment for the patrons they also have to provide responsible films and -- theaters and expect that if they don't they'll have a -- way to fuel ramp theaters -- would -- immediately say bring insecurity -- got -- higher security all of them just make people feel safe.
Actually not I don't think people how big people.
Guards and metal detectors make people feel secure that make them feel more insecure I think what you have to do was you have to be -- For the situation and attractions of the films some films.
You know sound of music -- -- bring out somebody.
But they -- the reality is that these films do engender a certain amount of emotional response yet -- responsible about it now.
They had a trailer you know what really happened was there was a trailer playing -- squad which had.
A remarkably similar scene with a -- has come out and shoot through the movie screen into the -- remarkably similar and that film had been playing loose with that that's called -- that's an expression used.
It wasn't attached to the president's number of playing loose with the film.
In many of the theaters.
Did the person -- it I don't know did he respond because of that I don't know that he act alone I don't know the presumption will be that there's been some time because -- the cells similar.
Peter there is going to be I I guarantee -- -- going to be a lot of people out there and perhaps have been thinking of spending this weekend at the movie theater where they're kids.
Where -- -- is seen that man who were not gonna do it based on what happened as as.
-- realistic is that might be about how to.
It is this is this is going to hurt the industry and I and I'm just wondering at least short term if not long term and I'm wondering what they do.
To sort of assuage the fears of the folks out there.
You know that's a touchy subject I -- stadiums and and and baseball basketball games and.
All kinds of public venues as a touchy subject you know -- -- say you can't provide too much security it makes people feel insecure I think what you're going to find is that's.
That -- things are gonna be true people will still go to movies and public venues because that's the nature of it we see it all over the world even with terrorism.
Number one number two is this still be freedom of speech and films will be made with all kinds of a range of content the midnight some people's passions.
That's that's -- country we live -- and finally you have to look at how to these guns and these weapons get into people's hands that's another place you have to look at so there's a lot of.
Responsibility AM and -- probability that goes around his equation I think in the end of the day old -- one commercial element.
One this film will be very very successful he'll be successful globally and the irony of at all is this noise will bring a whole other set of eyes.
And potential attention to this -- -- being audiences into it not immediately but somewhere down -- line.
Peter Cooper Mandalay entertainment CEO thank you for joining us with your prospect -- -- thanks thank you.
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Prosecutors say several publishers conspired to increase e-book prices for all consumers and to eliminate e-book price competition.
Hachette denied it was in a conspiracy but said it changed its pricing structure.
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Join us this weekend on C-SPAN3's American History TV (AHTV) and C-SPAN2's Book TV as we explore the history and literary life of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
All weekend long on AHTV we take you to different historic sites as we learn about New Mexico's capitol city and on Book TV we present interviews with local authors and hear about special collections and the literary culture of Santa Fe.
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First china's education let the student don't have the ability to use the Knowledge Flexibly by themselves.And all is Theory thing what they learn don't have Operating and Practicing thing .It's liking the teacher take the student in the Prison ,and what they thought is going out and what they think and saw is just untrue .and they just don't have the ability to realizing.And on the other hand their heart is not in the prison.So they can't let their heart get into the ability of the people living in the world from ancient to present.They the student forget human make knowledge is solving the problem in daily life can't reach. It's not just liking turn the sunshine into picture ,so we can't get the sunshine nutrition. And that make the student blind cos they don't know what's real.And also is about the culture problem ,from the ancient china ,china education is all about chinese culture and don't have any Far-reaching impact Science and Technology thing。For chinese is letting monkey getting marrige with person,they won't be happy and have a good day life.
The job hunt came as a shock. The 23-year-old job seeker graduated in June from a good school—Beijing University of Technology—with a bachelor's degree in materials science, a subject he figured would appeal to employers. Yet he had to go through scores of interviews and comb the online job sites endlessly before landing a job at a local trading company. Happy ending? Barely. The pay, $368 a month, is meager by Beijing standards, so he has had to move back in with his parents and he's too ashamed about the outcome of his job search to give his name. As the young man explains, there are too many recent grads looking for jobs, while companies want only the most qualified people at the lowest price.
At least he got a job—many of his peers are still looking. Even as labor shortages plague manufacturing industries, more than one-quarter of this year's 6.3 million Chinese college graduates are unemployed, according to the Education Ministry.
The problem of graduate unemployment and underemployment has been building for years, due to rising university enrollments and a mismatch between what students learn and the skills companies need. About a decade ago, the government decided to boost university admissions, a move that policymakers believed would yield big economic benefits as China shifted to an economic model based more on innovation than on cheap manufacturing. Since 1998 the number of graduates has risen threefold, according to Zeng Xiangquan, dean of the School of Labor Relations and Human Resources at Renmin University of China in Beijing.
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The expanded enrollment has slowed down salary increases for entry-level white-collar jobs. Graduates in high-cost cities such as Beijing and Shanghai struggle to get by, living in crowded dormitory-like conditions. Chinese sociologist Lian Si has coined the term "ant tribe" (yi zu in Chinese) to describe the tens of thousands of grads subsisting in squalor on the outskirts of China's biggest cities. In an Aug. 6 commentary for China Daily, Yu Jianrong, a scholar at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, wrote that with so many college grads marginalized, China risks creating a new class of "underdogs" who seethe with "hatred against the bureaucracy."
Foreign companies are not doing much to absorb this surplus labor. Those that take on newly minted grads typically find they "have to invest significantly in training and development to bring their new hires up to par with their peers in other countries," says a white paper published in May by the American Chamber of Commerce. "While we hire many recent graduates, of course we prefer candidates to have working experience, especially in a multinational, diverse environment," says Trevor Hale, director of corporate communications for Ford Motor, Asia Pacific & Africa. "In some disciplines like engineering or marketing, we would much rather have fewer people who are more senior and experienced than a greater number of less experienced people." According to Gerard A. Postiglione, a researcher on Chinese education at the University of Hong Kong, Chinese college students are not trained to work collaboratively, be creative and innovative, or take risks.
Some of these deficiencies are a product of the Communist Party's decision to model the educational system on that of the Soviet Union. After the new regime seized power in 1949, China's comprehensive universities were replaced with Soviet-style schools that churned out graduates narrowly focused on skills seen as necessary to manage a heavy-industrialized, planned economy. Academia was dealt another blow by the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76, when the Red Guards shut down all institutions of higher education and persecuted thousands of teachers and administrators.
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One feature that has survived all the upheaval is the traditional emphasis on rote memorization. "The teacher stands and talks, talks, and talks. The students sit and listen, listen, and listen," says Renmin's Zeng. "We overemphasize theory and don't [do well] when it comes to the teaching of practical skills." Compounding the problem is that state-owned enterprises, which traditionally hired many college grads, have been severely downsized themselves.
The government is trying to set things right. Chinese authorities on July 29 announced a "National Plan for Medium and Long-Term Education Reform and Development" that will boost spending on education at all levels and focus university curricula more on practical skills. Outside analysts are encouraged. "The blueprint 10-year plan is very clear about the flaws in the educational system," says University of Hong Kong's Postiglione. The city of Chongqing, meanwhile, has introduced special funds and tax rebates to support graduates who set up their own businesses. The central government is urging young people with college degrees to apply for official posts in the poor interior provinces.
Already, the government is claiming a small victory of sorts, with the Education Ministry announcing recently that the rate of employment for recent graduates rose from 68 percent in 2009 to 72.2 percent this year. "As the economic structure changes, more suitable jobs for graduates will be created," says Zhang Juwei, deputy director at the Institute of Population and Labor Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Although Zhang may be right, that scenario is little comfort to the more than 25 percent of recent grads still hunting for work.


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Fall is beautiful, no doubt. But we suspect there's another reason the crisp air tends to put women in good moods - and it's not football.
Think boots.
Arlene Goldstein, vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction for Belk, said now is the time that customers have "boots on the brain."
"(They are) loving ... ankle boots, also Western boots and everything Frye," said Goldstein, referring to the classic boot and shoe company.
Boots have a way of transforming an outfit and making almost anyone look slimmer and more pulled together.
And this season, boots are more important than ever with the current fashion trends. Some things have changed, and some things haven't. Other boot looks have left the fashion fringes, and have hit the mainstream with vigor.
With the help of Macy's and Belk at Cross Creek Mall, we've compiled a primer on the latest boot styles and how to wear them this season.
But hey, we'd also like to see the great boot looks you've come up with. Check out The Fayetteville Observer's Facebook page to offer your own great boot looks.
Some of the most popular boots these days are the over-the-knee or almost-over-the-knee style. But they're definitely not for the faint of heart. We happen to adore the look, and hope it sticks around for a few years. In particular, we fell head over high heels in love with these tall, gray suede numbers from Guess and these Isanna wedges with a fantastic outer zipper from BCBGeneration.
What to wear with them: The sheer sultriness of these boots may sometimes make us blush. That's why we like the idea of pairing them with a great pair of leggings or skinny jeans and a longer top or sweater. These boots speak for themselves, so let the rest of the outfit keep quiet.
G by Guess Saill over the knee platform wedge boots in grey suede, $109, Macy's.
BCBGeneration Isanna boot in oak, $189, Belk.
You thought it was gone, didn't you? Oh, come on, now. You know it's way too hard to keep a good cowboy boot down. Besides being nearly impossible to destroy, cowboy boots are fun and lend a certain attitude to just about anything you wear. We especially liked this pair from Big Buddha.
What to wear with them: If you're looking to add a touch of sass to your outfit, then the cowboy boot is for you. Like nearly every other boot out there, the cowboy boot can be worn with skinny jeans and leggings, as well. But you know what we really like to pair them with for a casual day or night on the town? A pair of tights, a flowing top and a great jacket.
Big Buddha Wyatt boot in smoke, $79.99, Belk. Also available in brown.
Granted, many boots have heels these days. But what we're talking about here are the stilettos or 4-inch stacks or anything else that makes an average-sized woman into a dressy Harlem Globetrotter. Save these boots for a special night out, or wear them to work (if you think they're appropriate there). The compliments you receive will only be matched by appreciative second glances. This look, with a rounded toe, is everywhere right now, and Jessica Simpson's designs are some of the most prevalent. That's why we chose these two pairs, each with 4 1/2-inch heels.
What to wear with them: Whether they're booties or over-the-knee, these boots provide drama. This is a dressier look, primarily reserved for that fantastic dress or skirt. Yes, they can be worn to work, but be mindful of the sex appeal these boots can muster, especially in the longer boot styles. For a night look, we especially like them with some great textured stockings or tights and a pencil skirt.
Jessica Simpson Khalen platform dress boots in whiskey, $168, Macy's.
Jessica Simpson Keaton boot in black, $198.00, Belk.
One of the hottest looks of the year comes straight from the stables. And while some might call riding boots the original classic in boot fashion, the resurgence of skinny jeans, cigarette pants and leggings have given these boots a fresh perspective. While riding boots are traditionally low-heeled, many brands are offering them with a bit of a stacked heel, as well.
We especially liked these two-toned color-and-texture riding boots from Etienne Aigner, which come in a variety of colors and feature a mix of leather and suede.
What to wear with them: Can we say anything, or is that overkill? The truth is, riding boots are some of the most versatile boots in the boot world. But this season, we especially like them paired with leggings, skinny pants or tights, and a big, chunky sweater. For a slimmer look, grab your favorite fitted blouse and jacket, and top it off with a narrow belt.
Etienne Aigner Colton riding boots in chocolate/green, $159.99, Macy's.
Booties have been around forever, but their sheer versatility has brought them to prominence again. Pair them with regular jeans, skinny jeans, leggings, dresses or skirts. Booties come in a variety of styles: low-heels, high-heels, thick heels and wedges. Figure out what's right for you, and you've got the perfect go-to footwear for fall. We chose two different styles - a glamorous, bejeweled 4-inch spike heel from Nina and a pair of chunky black suede heels from Big Buddha.
What to wear with them: A few years ago, it might have been unthinkable to wear booties with a dress or skirt. But those days are over, and we want an "Amen!" for that. Some of the best boot looks out there are booties and dresses, either paired with tights or stockings, short skirts or long. And we like it.
Nina Lillian booties in black microfiber, $139, Macy's.
Big Buddha Julie Bootie in black, $59.99, Belk.
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The Air Jordan II definitely has some catching up to do in the retro realm. Between 2012 and 2013, it's the only model in the range between Air Jordans number one and fourteen to not get a bringback in one form or another. Jason Sudeikis hasn't let his appreciation for the model dim though, as proved by this recent wear out on the streets of NYC. Get a couple angles of Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde, and the former's sneaker choice right after the jump and let us know if you're hoping for the Air Jordan II to come back some time soon.
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Interior Architecture of Desert Climate
Case Study of Gadames city - Libyan Desert
Below is a short abstract from a lengthy well written paper on the design solutions adopted in regions of desert climate. The central thrust is to analyse the arrangements made in interior architecture of houses of Gadames city, Libya.
For consultation of the full article, please refer to the PDF file found in the Resources below.
The desert environment is often regarded as a primitive waste land occasionally occupied by tents of the passing nomads. Yet, the Arab desert saw the birth and establishment of one of the great civilisations the world has ever seen. The Islamic civilisation, with its huge achievements, started in desert Arabia, the vestige of which is still scattered in various regions in the form of a number of thriving cities and ruins of others. With their distinctive character, these cities display a sophisticated design and building technology. They were specifically developed to meet the harsh climatic conditions of this type of environment and to translate the socio-cultural structures of the desert societies. One of these cities is Gademes, a Libyan desert city with a typical desert climate consisting mainly of hot and dry season and temperatures reaching an average of 48ºC. Gadames developed a design system, which largely conform to the surrounding environmental conditions. Such measures can be clearly seen in the character of its houses and the way their internal space is organised and used.
The houses are well equipped to cope with the severe climate conditions. They generally open to vaulted streets to protect against the burning heat of the sun (figure 1). The walls, from mud, were made thick to absorb the heat (figure 2). Internally this thickness provides room for wall cupboards storing shoes, clothes and other items. The entrance usually connects with a long hall leading to the main staircase of the upper floor. It is usually painted white and equipped with a number of mirrors to reflect light and keep the area bright.
The living space consists of the main living room located at the centre of the house. It is subdivided into two sections; one for household use and another for the use of guests and visitors. Around this central space, the rest of rooms are arranged according to their use. They include the boys room, the girls room and the storage room. Although these rooms are a level higher then the living room, they overlook it and are accessed from it through a set of staircase. Such arrangements keep children always in sight and allow the head of the household (usually the mother or eldest sister) to control the space effectively.
The kitchen and a room for the storage of fuel were erected on the roof to discharge the extra heat and smoke caused by cooking and to protect against accidental fire. In the event of fire, residents can be led out safely and the fire may be easily contained if starts from the open roof terrace. Furthermore, by adding this floor, the insulation of the living floors below from the cold nights of the desert is achieved.
In terms of ventilation and lighting, Gadames provides a unique design scheme addressing this issue. In addition to the reduction of spaces, which open directly to the sky, the street system was designed in a manner to avoid direct contact with the sun rays. This was achieved by inclining the vertical street line at an angle forcing an angular entry of the rays, which weakens their brightness and reduces the heat in the street (figure 3). In houses, windows are absent and light enters in through a small aperture (louver), which does not exceed the 1m², opened in the roof of the central living space and through the two floors. As this is the only source of light for the whole house, residents decorated their internal walls with reflective elements such as the white colour and mirrors, which are placed in the right locations to receive the sun coming from the aperture and project to other places. This method indeed provided good lighting without risking more heat.
Housing units of the city adopted this typical layout and subsequently appear as if they have one common scale and one common plan. They even display the same type of hand made furniture and décor, which gave the city a strong identity feature.
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Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes have suffered a blow after defender Branislav Ivanovic was found guilty of violent conduct and handed a three-match ban.
The right-back was charged by the Football Association (FA) on Tuesday after being caught on video striking Wigan's Shaun Maloney in the midriff during the Blues' 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Ivanovic contested the charge, but the FA's panel deemed he was guilty at a hearing and he will now miss the club's next three games - including Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham.
Referee Mike Jones missed the incident during the game, allowing the FA to take retrospective action against the Serbian, who has been in excellent form for the London club of late.
The 28-year-old has made the right-back position his own in recent months and has scored three goals in his past three Barclays Premier League games.
Ivanovic will miss Sunday's London derby at Wembley and the club's next two league games - Arsenal away on April 21, and their home game against QPR eight days later.
He will be available for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash against Barcelona as the ban covers domestic games only.
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Supreme Court Overturns Torture RulingA victim of torture Earlier this month, the Israeli Supreme Court accepted a petition from NIF grantee Hotline for Migrant Workers arguing that torture represented "exceptional humanitarian grounds" for releasing those jailed under the Anti-Infiltration Law from prison. The court ruled that holding torture victims in jail was liable to make their physical and emotional condition much worse, and that the authorities had to perform a detailed examination of detainees to see if they had suffered from torture while en route to Israel. |


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The restaurant industry outpaces the overall U.S. job growth rate by two to one, according to a new study by the NRA.
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S. employment growth.
In the 12 months ending June 2012, eating and drinking place employment jumped 2.7 percent, more than double the 1.3 percent increase in total U.S. employment during the same period, according to a study conducted by the National Restaurant Association. Restaurants added a net 116,000 positions in the first half of 2012.
Overall, restaurants added more than 575,000 jobs since the employment recovery began in March 2010, with current industry staffing levels standing at 193,000 jobs more than the pre-recession peak, according to the NRA.
The NRA projects that restaurant industry sales will exceed $632 billion this year, a 3.5 percent increase compared to 2011 sales. "Restaurant industry sales are gaining for the third consecutive year, spurring the nation's nearly one million restaurants to staff up to meet the increasing demand for away-from-home meals," said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. "This illustrates the strength and resilience of our industry, as well as the wealth of opportunity it offers."
And the outlook for the remainder of the year seems positive. According to the NRA's latest Restaurant Performance Index, restaurant operators continue to plan for staffing increases in the second half of 2012. Twenty percent of restaurant operators plan to increase staffing levels in six months (compared to the same period in the previous year) while only 8 percent said they expect to reduce staffing levels in six months. Seventy-two percent of operators said they expect their staffing levels to remain unchanged through the end of the year.
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Two seventh-graders in the York City School District were expelled by the school board in April because of separate assault incidents.
While expulsions happen all the time in city schools, these expulsions of middle-schoolers came in the same month the district has been trying to relieve parents' anxiety over a proposal to merge the middle schools with its elementary schools.
One of the primary parental concerns about York City's K-8 model idea is putting older students in with younger ones.
Several parents at the most recent school board meeting said they want no part of putting their kindergartner or first-grader in with middle-schoolers because of bullying or bad behavior concerns.
In the recent cases, a seventh-grader was expelled for 45 days effective April 4 after an assault on a school
employee, according to district documents.
In the other case, a seventh-grader was expelled for the remainder of the school year for sexual assault on school district grounds.
District plan: Superintendent Deborah Wortham and her staff have tried to alleviate those concerns by showing families how the grades would be separated in the buildings.
York City is proposing to close Hannah Penn and Edgar Fahs Smith middle schools and move those fifth- to eighth-graders into their neighborhood elementary schools to create a K-8 model, saving money, staff and resources.
And Wortham believes a few expulsions don't signify a larger problem with school safety.
She said she can look parents straight in the eye and say she believes the K-8 model can safely work because as a whole, district disciplinary incidents are going down dramatically.
Incidents down: An incident in the district can be classified as any measure of discipline, from expulsions to suspensions to a timeout to calling a parent about a child's behavior.
Looking back two years ago, Hannah Penn Middle School had 5,283 incidents in the 2009-10 school year, but that number is down to 1,513 as of February 2012, the most recent data point for this school year.
Edgar Fahs Smith is down from 2,956 two years ago to 594 as of February, Wortham said.
"It's in the past," she said.
Parents should realize how the district is transforming, she said.
"I believe people are focused on past performance. Look at the data we are dealing with now," she said.
District-wide numbers: All the elementary schools have lower incident totals compared to two years ago, she said.
And overall, the incidents are down: In the 2009-10 school year, there were 19,191 incidents, then 16,374 last school year. As of February, the number stands at 5,471.
"Look at the overall culture and the positive change," Wortham said.
Zero tolerance: The identities of the expelled students and the specifics are kept private, in accordance with district policy. York City police officials said charges were not filed in either case, but the district is allowed to mete out punishment as it sees fit.
Wortham said she is not allowed to comment on what happened in the incidents, but that the district takes safety very seriously.
"We have zero tolerance in this district in disciplinary measures," she said.
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text: Home Culture Starting Over: How Iyanla Lost Her Home In a conversation with The Root, Iyanla Vanzant opens up about living without health insurance, losing her daughter to cancer and her home to a subprime mortgage. By: Jeneé Darden Posted: March 16 2009 7:11 AM 0 A few weekends ago, I rolled out of bed early Saturday morning to attend Tavis Smiley's State of the Black Union symposium in Los Angeles. Like many Americans, I'm out of work. My money is tighter than a black power fist, and finding a job is challenging. So I was eager to get a dose of motivation from one of the panelists, best-selling author and spiritual teacher Iyanla Vanzant. She has motivated millions around the world with her life coaching and openness about overcoming her own past hardships—abusive relationships, teen pregnancy and poverty. But I was shocked when Vanzant announced to the audience that she lost her house in 2006 and didn't have health insurance. I could hear the "wows" ripple through the audience. How did this happen, and what gave her courage to share her story? I caught up with Vanzant after the State of the Black Union. Between 2001-2003, she lost her 31-year-old daughter to colon cancer and two siblings also passed away. While dealing with the foreclosure of her million dollar, four-bedroom home she bought in 1995 on five acres of land in Anne Arundel County, Md., she was going through a divorce. Vanzant broke down to me what happened and how she's still standing. The Root: While on the State of the Black Union panel, you said you got a bad mortgage deal you didn't understand. What kind of mortgage did you have? Iyanla Vanzant: What I had was a balloon payment on the end of my mortgage. So I had to pay the interest for five years, then pay the total amount of the mortgage at the end of those five years. While at the time it seemed like a very good idea, [but due to] the changes and fluxes in my income, when it came time to make the balloon payments, I didn't have the money to pay it. And so they forced me to sell my house. The Root: Did you talk to a financial expert to dig yourself out of this situation? Vanzant: I have an accountant, and I have a financial attorney. Both of them said the same thing, "You have to pay this off." And I didn't have the money to pay it off. It was real simple. The Root: You are a best-selling author, TV personality and attorney. What else was going on financially that prevented you from saving your home? The Root: I imagine when you're going through something like that, it feels good to know you're not the only one. Page 1 of 4 NEXT PAGE > Powered by Livefyre