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As of July in Paris , all shops and offices in France will have to shut off their lights at night, under a government decree issued on Wednesday.
The decree is from the Environment Ministry, and the aim is to save energy and "reduce the print of artificial lighting on the nocturnal environment."
It's an interesting step in France because lights are part of the French experience.
However, major iconic attractions such as the Eiffel Tower will remain lit, and local authorities can make exceptions for Christmas lighting and other celebrations. But France has decided to be "a pioneer" in preventing light pollution, said Delphine Batho, the environment minister.
The new law, she said in a statement, will also cut carbon dioxideemissions by 250,000 tons a year and save the equivalent of the annual consumption of 750,000 households. It is part of a series of government measures announced in December to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste.
Under the new law, the interior lights of nonresidential buildings will have to be turned off an hour after the last worker leaves, and lights on building facades and in shop windows will have to be extinguished by 1 a.m.


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Politics | Despite no water solution, California Gov. Schwarzenegger signs bills, including one challenging Proposition 8
LOS ANGELES-After threatening to veto hundreds of bills if state legislators did not reach an agreement on a sweeping overhaul of the state's crumbling water infrastructure, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has backed down, claiming in a written statement, that "we have made enough progress in our negotiations."
Schwarzenegger signed bills to reduce the prison population, allow law enforcement to seize the assets of human traffickers, and enable charter schools to use bond money for construction. He vetoed bills designed to stop "puppy mills," freeze pay for university administrators, and require additional oversight over fertility clinics.
One controversial bill he signed gives same-sex couples married in other states the same legal rights in California as heterosexual couples legally married in the once-Golden State. Because California voters passed Proposition 8, the state does not allow gay marriage, and Proposition 8 backers have predicted a court battle over the new law. Schwarzenegger also reversed himself on a bill declaring May 22 a day of recognition for the late gay activist Harvey Milk: Last year he vetoed it; this year he signed it.
Schwarzenegger said he will call a special legislative session to address the water issue, and a bipartisan agreement could come soon. Californians, however, have seen negotiations on the contentious issue break down before. Any compromise bill must satisfy a number of fiercely opposed constituencies, as well as find a way to fund proposed new dams and ensure environmental protection of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
While legislators will be pleased to see Schwarzenegger back down from his stance and take action on their bills, the governor's backers will be wondering whether his threat was ill advised. With his term ending next year and his popularity at a record low, Schwarzenegger is desperate to get a water bill passed now. He has few tools left to force the legislature to take action.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida has been unable to find thousands of convicts who are now eligible to vote.
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday said it checked state records and discovered the state was unable to notify nearly 18,000 former prison inmates that their civil rights had been restored.
The ACLU said voting records show that most of those on the list are not registered to vote.
ACLU officials criticized the state's efforts. But Florida Parole Commission officials say they had did not have other addresses for the convicts that they could use.
Former Gov. Charlie Crist back in 2007 pushed to make it easier for felons to have their civil rights - including voting rights - restored. But Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet changed the rules in March 2011.
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Storified twitter discussion about natural gas between Paolo Bacigalupi, Ramez Naam, me (with additional notes by me)
I briefly wanted to storify this quick blast of a discussion Ramez Naam, Paolo Bacigalupi and I had about natural gas on twitter because it was interesting:
What I didn't add into twitter were a few things I feel about natural gas over coal. If natural gas adds less carbon than coal, which we're not entirely sure about due to how much it off gasses, it could be epicly interesting as a bridge technology that reduces carbon and warming.
The US has almost entirely moved away from Coal as the primary ingredient of its electrical grid, and it did it over a rapid 5 year period. Almost none of my green friends realize this. Between the rapidity of the pivot away from coal to natural gas, combined with vehicles like the volt and increased rail, I find we are living in interesting times. And certainly a transitional period.
Is it the right transitional period? We're trying to figure that out. Methane leaks from natural gas might mean we're not putting less carbon out.
I was initially alarmed by fracking (earthquakes, stories showing tapwater being lit on fire, etc), but when it started to become clear that a large debate was looming, took a little while to find what I could.
My problem with freaking out about fracking is that everything that people hate about fracking is *already true of coal* and possibly worse.
There is no comparison of a pristine environment and then what it looks like after fracking that is really fair, because what we need to do is compare coal and fracking.
Even if fracking is as horrible as coal in terms of carbon released, the human toll due to coal is easily higher, which swings my feelings. Run off from coal mining *already* destroys more water for communities than fracking stands to. Coal adds more pollutants, more dirty air, particulates, kills more people mining it, and it regularly releases more natural radiation into the communities around it bit by bit slowly than combined existing nuclear accidents have, and keeps adding it every year.
Yes, coal is naturally radioactive.
Coal is nasty shit.
I think, when considered on a blank slate, when 'perfect' world and no drilling for any kind of resources vs fracking, yes, fracking is hard. People having fracking move into their neighborhood are loosing the natural environ that existed, but they're not getting their area ripped apart as hard as an open pit coal would. The death rates of people in a coal community are stunning, and on the whole, higher than nat gas.
As a result, I think it's a classic 'lesser of two evils' situation. But I view the pivot to fracking/nat gas as positive for the US's future because of these reasons:
a) as far as I can tell, the sum total of fracking's damage is on the level of coal in the immediate surrounding area at worse case scenario (according to one of the few peer-reviewed articles last year at Duke (http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/dukenvironment/f11/in-the-midst-of-a-fracking-firestorm ) and there are signs that if legislation catches up (as it is beginning to in PA) to the new technology (always a lag) that it can be cleaner in impact with tweaks, whereas we're 100 years into coal tech and it's just plain dirty
b) it costs fewer lives, in the US 30 people die in mines each year, and 4,000 new cases of black lung develop every year. Fracking reduces that death rate. What price human life?
c) it demonstrates how fast the industry can change its 'portfolio' of energy production on a short notice, thus undermining the dominant narrative that changing to a different kind of energy plant is 'too hard' in the event that wind, fusion, or solar technology suddenly tips over into the 'as cheap per watt' territory (solar is on a Moore's Law power curve that indicates this will happen). Right now a lot of alternative energy development is held up by people who say that moving over to a new format would cripple the economy. Well, we just switched to natural gas in five years, pretty much. That argument is bullshit, we can pivot, and we can pivot fast if need be.
d) nat gas quite simply pumps less small physical irritants into the atmosphere as well as less radiation. The EDF estimates about 10,000 deaths a year are directly related to coal pollutants, cutting coal fired plants by 2/3s has a direct and meaningful impact on 7,000 lives a year, birth defects, asthma, lowers mercury in the cycle of life, etc etc. It will also pump less radiation out into the air.
So let's save those 10K deaths a year, learn how to frack better, and invest in solar and wind and battery technology like our lives depend on it. We need to test and regulate the fracking. We need to know what the material that fracking is using is and monitor wells extremely carefully.
Fracking is a bridge energy source. It might not be perfect, but I think the coal mining deaths, black lung, reduced asthma, birth defects, cancer, and released radiation into the atmosphere that coal brings with it are all worth getting rid of all on their own.
Coal is nasty. There is a nasty choice in that if you stop the fracking, then we chose coal, because solar and wind just aren't there yet (they're coming).
So the lesser of two evils. And coal is pretty damn evil…


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The era Chad Marshall knew had ended.
The stalwart defender had just finished his 10th MLS season with the Columbus Crew, seemingly an eternity in professional sports, and he took a look around this past offseason.
There was a new owner. There was a new coach. Departures of veterans Danny O'Rourke and Andy Gruenebaum meant almost everyone from the 2008 MLS Cup-winning team was gone in just a few years.
"It seemed to be like I was the last one," said Marshall.
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"They were obviously starting over, and I thought it was as good a time as any to maybe look at going somewhere else."
Marshall got his fresh start when the rebuilding Crew traded the 29-year-old to Seattle for allocation money and a third-round draft pick. And the Sounders? Well, they just might have acquired the best defender in franchise history.
At a towering 6 foot 4, Marshall is the centerpiece of a reworked defense that has two shutouts in its first three games. He was named MLS Defender of the Year in 2008 and 2009. He wins nearly every header in his vicinity (leading some to call him the "Air Marshall").
And he has his teammates raving.
"In my mind, the best defender in the league," said midfielder Brad Evans, lauding Marshall's physical presence.
"Honestly," added defender DeAndre Yedlin, "he may be the best center back I've ever played with."
A rejuvenated Marshall has been aided in his transition to Seattle due to a number of old Columbus connections. Coach Sigi Schmid led the Crew for three years before coming to the Sounders after the 2008 championship. Evans and assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson were former teammates in black and yellow.
Even those who had never met Marshall, though, have been instantly impressed, including center-back partner Djimi Traore, who has played with some of the best in a career that includes seven years at Liverpool of the English Premier League.
"I can tell you he's a very, very good player," Traore said of Marshall. "I can see his quality, and if he keeps going like that, I think, for me, he has a chance to play for the national team."
The national-team argument is one Schmid had made for years, particularly as Marshall claims just 11 international appearances for the United States, a relatively low amount considering his prolonged MLS dominance.
Schmid, since 2007, has argued that Marshall has been overlooked by the USMNT.
"I think his quality is comparable to center backs who are in the national team pool right now," the coach said Thursday. "I think his quality is better than some guys who have been called in (some recent) circumstances. … For me, he's a quality center back, as good as any center back in this league."
If there was ever a criticism of Marshall, it's that he has lacked motivation at times in Columbus. In response, Schmid noted: "I think whenever you've been at a place for a long time, maybe a change of scenery is good for you."
That change is at the center of this week's challenge. Marshall, for the first time, has to face his former team, the only other professional team he has ever known, as the Sounders host the undefeated Crew at 7 p.m. Saturday. Marshall said the experience will be "a little different," but the soft spot is clear. "I spent 10 years there, so I'm always going to be a fan of theirs," he added. "Just not this week."
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post2746199253023535963..comments2016-05-26T06:06:27.855-07:00Comments on Down the Line!: PHOTO OP: The baller boys get in gear for Davis Cup's opening weekendRich Rodriguezhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-5666711006761370682009-03-06T11:36:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:36:00.000-08:00I miss seeing Ancic! he's so adorable!!!!!!!! haha...I miss seeing Ancic! he's so adorable!!!!!!!! firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-50605665617105085532009-03-06T01:23:00.000-08:002009-03-06T01:23:00.000-08:00BOTH! LOLBOTH! firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-21134300267540935362009-03-05T16:28:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:28:00.000-08:00"And Rich, couldn't you have photoshopped the Worm..."And Rich, couldn't you have photoshopped the Worm out of that picture?!"

Eh, figurative or literal?RiCHhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-88081585922734532672009-03-05T15:42:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:42:00.000-08:00Haha the Swiss indeed look like a pissed cheese fo...Haha the Swiss indeed look like a pissed cheese fondue street gang. :D

And Spain's team does remind me of a bunch of astronauts there (hot ones though).

And Rich, couldn't you have photoshopped the Worm out of that firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-18574495722666178562009-03-05T14:46:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:46:00.000-08:00Mon dieu j'adore les hommes francais!France better...Mon dieu j'adore les hommes francais!

France better win; they are so beautiful.Where's Richard? The Czechs aren't attractive maybe Berdych but not really and who in their right mind chooses the worm to be the focal point of a picture? The Swiss totally look pissed in a smoldering "take your pants off" kind of way. Ancic looks adorable and Huta Galung is still hot though he looks slightly psychotic in the picture. I agree Monaco is hot though he has the tendency to look ugly.

Ooh nothing makes a bad day better than hot men. Hot damn!

Allez Richie!Sarahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-34655621770035325502009-03-05T12:29:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:29:00.000-08:00Well, aside for the person second picture from the...Well, aside for the person second picture from the bottom, standing in the middle.. ugh. Just ugh.

The frenchies are so cute! They're all still behaving like total boys. Not that the spanish ISN'T. :D

I dunno what's up with the Suisse, but they look... intimidating. Might be the angle of the picture, might be the totally awesome goatee, but definitely looking like they wanna rip someone's face off.

It stirs me good, alright.Babzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-71092002635791477662009-03-05T12:27:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:27:00.000-08:00Thanks, CC. I still think he could have found a p...Thanks, CC. I still think he could have found a place that reminded him of Sweden in California. Why don't we swing by his house and offer to take him real estate shopping..and then quietly maul him on the way there? You busy firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-29423404039108348412009-03-05T12:24:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:24:00.000-08:00I forgot to say I love the Frenchies! They can't ...I forgot to say I love the Frenchies! They can't keep their hands off each firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-90750084759251918332009-03-05T12:17:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:17:00.000-08:00Natch, Mats lives in Idaho, with model wife an fou...Natch, Mats lives in Idaho, with model wife an four kids. Maybe Idaho reminds him of his home county Smaland in Sweden...dunno.

Babz, sooo true...CChttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-31762711545551951842009-03-05T12:07:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:07:00.000-08:00CC,Sweden doesn't look nearly as depressed as Swit...CC,
Sweden doesn't look nearly as depressed as Switzerland. They look downright pissed.
Mats IS still hot. I heard he lives in Idaho (not sure if it's true,) which I think is so weird. If you're going to pick a state in the US in which to live, you pick IDAHO???

Anon,
Great idea!
*pens memo to Rafa*

Babz,
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I LOVE THIS SPORTBabzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-83362500199318587852009-03-05T11:18:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:18:00.000-08:00Juan Monaco has not gotten the memo that he needs ...Juan Monaco has not gotten the memo that he needs to get into my pants- pronto! Lord that boy is blazing hot (and very under-rated in terms of his hottness.)email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-24264604380142562842009-03-05T10:38:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:38:00.000-08:00Wohooo! Go Sweden! (My home country.)Hang on a mom...Wohooo! Go Sweden! (My home country.)
Hang on a moment... Why do they look so gloomy? Oh, no audience... No Pim-Pim...(hot) Eh, no chance in hell of winning anything... OK. Fair enough, then.
Well, at least Mats is still kinda cute.CChttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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The state's newest senator took her seat Wednesday as her supporters criticized the Legislature for the passage of Senate Bill 1070.
Maria de la Luz Garcia was sworn in to fill out the term of her late husband, Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D-Tucson, who died of heart failure last month.
She thanked lawmakers for their expressions of sympathy and support for her and her family. But turning to the Legislature's policies, she echoed her husband's concerns that some of the cuts to the state budget ignored the needs of the underprivileged.
"I don't think the state has done as good a job as it should have," she said after taking the oath of office. Some of the cuts, she said, "broke my husband's heart."
Her sister, Maria Aranda, denounced SB 1070, an immigration-enforcement law that has drawn national and international attention. The law also has brought out hateful actions, she said, from the fatal shooting of Phoenix resident Juan Varela to the shots fired at the office of U.S. Rep. Ra�l Grijalva, R-Ariz.
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Grijalva loudly opposed the law and called for a boycott of Arizona as punishment, although he later reversed himself.
Aranda was recapping some of the comments that were included in the late senator's eulogy.
Lawmakers as well as Garcia's friends and family filled the Senate chambers for the swearing-in ceremony. Sen. Garcia will serve until mid-January, when those elected in last week's election are seated.
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New state Sen. Maria de la Luz Garcia, widow of Sen. Jose Garcia, speaks about her late husband after being sworn in Wednesday.
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After an unscheduled reboot of our NFS server last night, a few of the clients reported "Stale NFS file handle".
All but one of these were fine after a reboot though one client is still giving errors after several reboots and manual umount/mounting of the filesystem.
What might be causing this be, and what could be done about it?
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|Four place at Inter-High Day Scholastic Competition
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Arapahoe, Southwest and Mullen high schools claimed the three top academic honors Wednesday at McCook Community College's Inter-high day academic competition.
Arapahoe was the winner in Division One, Dundy County-Stratton was second and McCook finished third.
Southwest claimed top honors in Division Two, Quinter placed second and Sutherland third.
In Division Three, Mullen placed first, Wauneta-Palisade was second and Hitchcock County third.
More than 400 students from 18 area high schools tested in 27 academic areas with the winners in each category winning a $500 scholarship to MCC.
The top three placers in each category receiving three free credit hours for summer classes.
For WP, Tailor Lee won the Chemistry division.
Paul Behends was second in Music Theory.
Brody Nordhausen was third in Algebra I.
Miranda Behrends was third in General Math.
Fifteen students from WP participated. The group traveled to North Platte for another Inter-High day April 2.


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Eight airport police officers are suing the city of Amarillo, claiming they don't receive the same treatment as city police officers and they get lower pay and benefits.
In the lawsuit filed Wednesday in 47th District Court, the plaintiffs claim the city has refused to negotiate a settlement and threatened to reassign or fire them for raising pay and benefit issues with city staff.
The suit represents about half of the airport's officers, said Airport Manager Rich McCollum.
In their suit, the city airport officers seek equal pay and benefits to those received by city police officers.
"We're not asking for better treatment," said Chuck Hester, the plaintiffs' attorney. "We just want equal treatment. Whatever the city has determined that police work is worth for the Amarillo Police Department, we're satisfied to have that, too."
City Attorney Marcus Norris said airport officers receive less pay, but the benefits are generally comparable to other police officers. Reasons for the lower pay include different work duties and dangers compared to other police officers, Norris said.
Another reason for the pay difference is that the airport officers' jurisdiction only includes the airport property, Norris said.
The plaintiffs are asking a judge to declare that they have duties as peace officers and are entitled to protection under the municipal civil service system covering firefighters and police officers.
Norris said the airport officers are civil service employees.
"There's a different kind of civil service by state law for fire and policemen," Norris said. "They have civil service protection. It's just not the kind they want."
The plaintiffs also asked a judge to declare that other airport officers employed in the last four years are entitled to pay and benefits equal to those received by city police officers.
The airport officers suing the city are Luther C. Burnam Jr., Jeffrey D. Cole, Mike Miracle, Mike Montgomery, Paul Moore, Michael D. Savage, Richard D. Smart and Wiley Wagner.
The officers also are seeking court costs and attorney fees.
"We tried to work with city staff of the city of Amarillo to reach some type of agreement," Hester said. "Basically, the city staff just rejected the notion of dealing with this. We were not able to get anywhere to reach an agreement on this."
Norris said the city will file a response to the lawsuit in about one or two weeks.
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anyone tried or trying soy iso?
Nothing much yet. I'm on cd 11 and stopped the soy on cd 7. So far the only symptom I have had is hot flashes.
I took an OPK on CD 10 and it was so so faint, Took one this morning and it was much darker (still neg though), Since my period stopped on cd 9 I have had watery CM. I'm hoping that I O by Friday but I am pretty sure that isn't going to happen. My SO is going away for drill on Saturday and Sunday and I am hoping I don't o either of those day. =/
-Rebecca (28) Mum to J (8) and K (5) <3
Awaiting our August RAINBOW Baby! 8/25/2013
Do Soy isoflavones affect blood tests? I have a dr appt on 12/10 and was going to take SI's at the beginning of my next cycle when AF shows, I am currently on CD34 of a 35 day cycle and just waiting to start again.
I did last cycle on days 3-7 and O'd sper early, like cd 6 or 7, ended inn chem pregnancy. Not sure if the 2 were related, the earlyness or the CP but Im skipping it this month
Maybe I'll hold off until I go to the dr, was hoping to shorten my cycles and not sure if I O'd last cycle...


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Jeff and SO family...
Is it possible for you to create a clone of SO for testing out design changes on membership?
I am thinking that if we have a site that you can test user reaction to the proposed changes to the design before you implement - as we did with all the sites, including Fog Creek hosted sites, you may get a more favourable response?
To come to the site that you use a lot, and have invested time and effort (lots of us have been here since the beta) and the site content is our effort really, you will always get a highly emotive reaction to design changes that are done without consultation.
A clone that you can test on us might help adoption and reduce the fear that we feel.


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Things to see and do - Przemysl
Leaving for Poland
Przemysl :
Unmissable tourist site
Where to sleep?
Przemysl Hotel tips
Hotel Europejski from95 PLNBook
Hotel Accademia from120 PLNBook
Hotel Albatros from90 PLNBook
Przemysl Travel guide
Przemysl : Michelin's recommendations
A place of strategic significance often fought over in the past, Przemysl is at last enjoying more peaceful times. Historically the greatest fortress of the Austro-Hungarians, and later a favoured spot for Cold War spies, the city today prefers to be known for its handcrafted pipes and bells. The bubbling River San separates the modern city from the old town. Most of Przemysl's places of interest are to be found higher up on the right bank of the river.
Tourist attractions Przemysl : Things to see and do
Krasiczyn Castle
PL - Przemysl
Built for Stanislaw Krasicki in 1580, the castle which bears his name is in the Renaissance style. A courtyard embellished with frescoes depicting noble families is surrounded by four towers, the Pope's tower, God's tower with a chapel and crypt, the..
Hotels Przemysl
Hotel Accademia
Wybrzeże Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 4 PL - 37-700 Przemyśl
Hotel Accademia is located just 500 metres from the Old Town Market Square. It offers classically furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. All rooms at the Hotel Accademia are classically furnished and decorated with warm colours. Each has ..
Hotel Europejski
ul Sowińskiego 4 PL - 37-700 Przemyśl
Located in the centre of Przemyśl, Hotel Europejski is only 70 metres from the city's main railway station. It offers basic rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV set. The rooms of the Europejski feature a simple interior design and are painted in warm, pas..
Hotel Trojka
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Under the supervision of the Director of Parc National Kuururjuaq, the Park Warden is responsible for the maintenance of park infrastructure and equipment as well as for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the park. Also, the Park Warden, in cooperation with guide interpreters, is responsible for the comfort and safety of clients and may accompany them during their visits. More specifically, the duties include, without being limited to:
- Implement daily preventive maintenance program for the infrastructure;
- Ensure the availability and proper working condition of vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs, trucks, etc.) and perform required daily maintenance;
- Maintain an inventory and submit to the administrative technician purchase orders for material, tools and other equipment needed to ensure the upkeep and proper operation of park equipment;
- Perform all construction (carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical tasks), development, repair and renovation work required for the infrastructure and equipment;
- Ensure that park staff are well informed about the use of vehicles and related safety regulations;
- Inform the visitors and ensure compliance with all the laws and regulations related to the protection, development and use of the territory;
- Report all violations to the laws and regulations applicable to the park as well as non-compliance with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement to the Québec Wildlife Protection Officer and the Director;
- Ensure the preparation, logistics and proper operation of equipment used by park staff and visitors to access the park;
- Act as a guide during excursions, determine the route to be followed and the time of departure based on weather conditions and ensure the safety of all participants;
- Organize and implement search and rescue operations as required and inform local authorities as required by the Emergency Measures Plan;
- Cooperate and maintain efficient and harmonious contact with park staff, clients and stakeholders involved in the operation of the park;
- Perform other related duties, as required, by the supervisor.
- Technical course in a related field (plumbing, carpentry, mechanic, etc.), relevant work experience will also be considered;
- Strong experience in navigation at sea or on land;
- Solid teamwork experience;
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written in Inuktitut and French or English (Trilingualism will be considered as an asset).
*Applicants must submit to a background check and cannot have a criminal record to hold this position.
Place of work: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Salary: Minimum: $33 103/year; maximum $55 722/year (Class 7)
- Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 012/year
- Food allowance: Minimum of $2 035/year
- Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3
- RRSP: 6% employer, 4% employee
- Group Insurance
- Vacation: 20 days
- Statutory Holidays: 18 days including 10 during Christmas holidays
Please send your resume before 5:00 p.m., July 25, 2013 to:
Human Resources
Kativik Regional Government
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Kuujjuaq, Québec J0M 1C0
Fax: (819) 964-2975
* An employee is entitled to receive at least the Northern benefits allocated to an employee without dependants. An employee with dependants is entitled to benefits for her/his spouse and eligible dependants.
The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.
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OF DISCRIMINATIONAugust 2001
Fifty-ninth session
30 July – 17 August 2001
231. The Committee considered
the eighth and ninth periodic reports of China (CERD/C/357/Add.4, Parts
I, II and III), which were due on 28 January 1997 and 28 January 1999,
respectively, submitted as one document, at its 1468th and 1469th meetings
(CERD/C/SR.1468 and 1469), on 31 July and 1 August 2001. The eighth
and ninth periodic reports of China consist of three separate parts.
Part I covers the whole of China, with the exception of the Hong Kong
and Macau Special Administrative Regions, which are covered by Part
II and Part III respectively. At its 1480th and 1481st meetings (CERD/C/SR.1480
and 1481), on 8 and 9 August 2001, it adopted the following concluding
A. Introduction
232. The Committee welcomes
the opportunity to continue its dialogue with the State party, including
with representatives from the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative
Regions. The Committee was encouraged by the attendance of a large delegation
representing important governmental departments as well as the Hong
Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions.
233. The Committee welcomes
the detailed and comprehensive report submitted by the State party,
the contents of which correspond with the Committee's guidelines for
the preparation of reports. The additional oral information provided
by the delegation in response to the wide range of questions asked by
Committee members is also appreciated.
234. In view of the dialogue
held, the Committee wishes to emphasize that irrespective of the relationship
between the central authorities and the special administrative regions,
and the principle "One Country, Two Systems", the People's Republic
of China, as the State party to the Convention, has the responsibility
to ensure its implementation on its entire territory.
235. The Committee acknowledges
the difficulties inherent in policy-making and administration, including
the standardization of essential services, of a territory as vast as
China with more than 1.2 billion inhabitants, including 55 minority
B. Positive aspects
236. The Committee welcomes
the efforts made by the State party to promote economic and social development
in economically backward regions inhabited largely by minority populations,
including Inner Mongolia, Guangxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, Guizhou, Yunnan
and Qinhai. The Committee notes in particular the investments in infrastructure
development and the creation of poverty alleviation projects financing
the construction of primary schools in western China.
237. The Committee notes
with interest the existence and functions of the State Ethnic Affairs
Commission created under the State Council as the department in charge
of ethnic affairs as well as the fact that the Commission should be
headed by a person belonging to an ethnic minority.
238. The Committee notes
that as a result of its previously expressed concerns and recommendations,
the recently conducted 2001 Population Census in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region included questions which would help to determinate
the ethnic and racial composition of the region and allow for the identification
of minority groups and an analysis of their political, economic and
social situation.
239. The Committee welcomes
the extensive consultation with civil society in the preparation of,
in particular, the part of the State party's report pertaining to the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the indication by the delegation
that projects are already under way in that region to address some of
the problems identified by non-governmental organizations during those
consultations, such as the provision of language training for immigrants,
mainly of Nepalese, Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin.
240. The Committee notes
article 25 of the Basic Law of the Special Administrative Region of
Macau, giving a constitutional right to all Macau residents to be free
from discrimination, irrespective of, inter alia, their nationality,
descent, race, sex, language or religion.
C. Concerns and recommendations
241. With regard to the
interpretation of the definition of racial discrimination, the Committee
notes that according to article 4 of the Constitution "all nationalities
in the People's Republic of China are equal. The State protects the
lawful rights and interests of the minority nationalities …".
In view of this provision, the Committee seeks clarification with regard
to existing guarantees against discrimination on all grounds referred
to in article 1 of the Convention, i.e. race, colour, descent, or national
or ethnic origin, and recommends that the State party review its legislation
to ensure the adoption of a definition of discrimination in accordance
with the Convention.
242. With regard to the
implementation of articles 2 and 4 of the Convention, the Committee
notes the prohibition of the "incitement of national enmity or discrimination"
by any organization or individual provided by articles 149 and 250 of
the 1997 Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China. However, the
Committee recalls that the stipulated requisites of serious or flagrant
circumstances or consequences are not in accordance with the Convention.
Regarding the prohibition
of racial discrimination in general, the Committee recommends that the
State party consider giving full effect to the provisions of the Convention
in its domestic legal order and ensure the penalization of racial discrimination,
as well as access to effective protection and remedies through the competent
national tribunals or other State institutions against all acts of racial
243. The Committee notes
that economic development in minority regions does not, ipso facto,
entail the equal enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights in
accordance with article 5 (e) of the Convention. The State party is
requested to provide further information on the enjoyment of economic,
social and cultural rights by all nationalities of China and regarding
steps taken to ensure that the minority population benefits from the
general economic growth. In this context, the State party is requested
to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the local and regional
cultures and traditions are also promoted and the rights of the populations
fully respected.
244. While noting the State
party's information in this regard, some members of the Committee remain
concerned with regard to the actual enjoyment of the right to freedom
of religion by people belonging to national minorities in the State
party, particularly in the Muslim part of Xinjiang and in Tibet. The
Committee recalls that a distinctive religion is integral to the identity
of several minorities and urges the State party to review legislation
and practices that may restrict the right of persons belonging to minorities
to freedom of religion.
245. While recognizing efforts
made, which have resulted in an increased number of schools and a decrease
of illiteracy in minority regions, the Committee is concerned about
continuous reports of discrimination with regard to the right to education
in minority regions, with particular emphasis on Tibet, and recommends
that the State party urgently ensure that children in all minority areas
have the right to develop knowledge about their own language and culture
as well as the Chinese, and that they are guaranteed equal opportunities,
particularly with regard to access to higher education.
246. While noting the State
party's efforts to facilitate integration and naturalization of Indo-Chinese
refugees in mainland China, the Committee is concerned that different
standards of treatment are applied to Indo-Chinese asylum-seekers, on
the one hand, and asylum-seekers of other national origins on the other,
notably with regard to the right to work and education. Particular concern
is expressed regarding the treatment of asylum-seekers from the People's
Democratic Republic of Korea, who are reportedly systematically refused
asylum and returned, even in cases when they have been considered to
be refugees by UNHCR. The Committee recommends that the State party
take the necessary measures to ensure that all refugees and asylum-seekers
receive equal treatment. To this end, the Committee recommends that
the State party consider pursuing the adoption of formal legislative
or administrative provisions in order to implement objective criteria
for the determination of refugee status.
247. With reference to article
2, paragraph 1 (d), of the Convention, the Committee takes note of ongoing
consultations, but reiterates its concern about the continued absence
in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of legal provisions protecting
persons from racial discrimination to which they may be subjected by
private persons, groups or organizations. The Committee does not accept
the argument put forward for not initiating such legislation, i.e. that
such legislation would not be supported by the society as a whole. It
is recommended that the Government of the State party and the local
authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region review the
existing unsatisfactory situation thoroughly and that appropriate legislation
be adopted to provide appropriate legal remedies and prohibit discrimination
based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin, as has
been done with regard to discrimination on the grounds of gender and
248. The Committee reiterates
its concern regarding the situation of foreign domestic workers in the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, mainly from the Philippines,
Indonesia and Thailand, and the existence of certain rules and practices,
such as the so-called "two-weeks rule", which may be discriminatory
in effect.
249. The Committee requests
the State party to provide in subsequent reports, inter alia,
detailed information on judicial cases relating specifically to violations
of the Convention, including in the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative
Regions, with special reference to the granting by courts of adequate
reparation for such violations.
250. The Committee recommends
that the next State party report contain socio-economic data, disaggregated
by national and ethnic group, and information on measures taken to prevent
gender-related racial discrimination, including in the area of trafficking
and reproductive health. The Committee also wishes to receive statistics,
disaggregated by nationality and region, relating to detention, imprisonment,
alleged, investigated and prosecuted cases of torture, death sentences
and executions.
251. The State party is
also invited to provide in its next report further information on the
powers of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and the impact of activities
undertaken by it.
252. It is noted that the
State party has not made the optional declaration provided for in article
14 of the Convention, and the Committee recommends that the possibility
of such a declaration be considered.
253. The Committee recommends
that the State party ratify the amendments to article 8, paragraph 6,
of the Convention, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the Fourteenth Meeting
of States Parties to the Convention.
254. The Committee recommends
that the State party's reports continue to be made readily available
to the public from the time they are submitted and that the Committee's
observations on them be similarly publicized.
255. The Committee recommends
that the State party submit its tenth periodic report jointly with its
eleventh periodic report, due on 28 January 2003, and that it address
all points raised in the present observations.


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Susan Misajlovski Joins Level One Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2014 Contact: Don Tanner (248) 626-0006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., - Level One Bank, one of Southeast Michigans leading community banks, has hired Susan Misajlovski as Vice President, Commercial Banking. The announcement was made by Patrick J. Fehring, President and CEO of Level One Bank.
Misajlovski joins Level Ones growing team of commercial lenders in Farmington Hills. In her new role, Misajlovski will focus on expanding Level Ones commercial client base by providing local businesses with customized financial solutions, including owner occupied real estate loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, acquisition loans, and equipment loans and leases. Bringing over a decade of commercial banking experience, Misajlovski will principally serve small and mid-size firms based in Southeastern Michigan.
Prior to joining Level One, Misajlovski was Vice President, Business Banking Officer for a super-regional bank in Metro Detroit. In her role, Misajlovski was responsible for delivering financial services to local businesses, specializing in business loans and treasury management solutions. She has over 20 years of experience in banking and related industries with expertise in a variety of areas including commercial lending, branch management, insurance, and financial planning.
Misajlovski graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. She resides in Shelby Township.
About Level One Bank
Level One Bank is a full-service, 5-Star BauerFinancial rated commercial and consumer bank committed to connecting with unparalleled service and delivering outstanding financial solutions. Owned and managed locally, Level One Bank is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan with assets of approximately $630 million. It currently operates seven full-service banking centers, located throughout Oakland County and the surrounding communities. Level Ones Commercial Division provides a complete menu of products including lines of credit, term loans, leases, commercial mortgages, SBA loans, Export-Import Financing and a full suite of Treasury Management services. The Consumer Division offers personal savings and checking accounts, including free checking and competitive interest-bearing accounts such as Money Markets, IRAs, and CDs. The bank also provides a complete array of consumer loan products including residential mortgages, home equity, auto, and credit card services. Level One offers the sophistication of a big bank, the heart of a community bank, and the spirit of an entrepreneur. For more information, please visit www.levelonebank.com.


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BECKLEY - When the West Virginia State Soccer Tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the YMCA Soccer Complex, the Wheeling Park boys and the Weir boys' and girls' squads will be entering the frey with chips on their shoulders.
Each team has made the trip to Beckley on a regular basis, but none have brought their respective trophies back on the bus with them.
Wheeling Park has been the most dominant team in the OVAC for the past four years, making it look almost easy. The Patriots' success against the rest of the state's best teams has also been well-documented.
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Wheeling Park's Eric Bonar and the Patriots will face Washington
Photo by Josh Strope
Weir's Josh Groves and his teammates will see Berkeley Springs.
Photo by Josh Strope
Weir's Jessica Derby and the Red Riders will play Grafton.
Photo by Josh Strope
Coach Mario Julian's squad will be be making its third trip in the last four seasons. The previous two occasions have ended the same way for Wheeling Park - the Patriots entered the tournament undefeated, advanced to the title game, and lost.
Will this be a case a deja vu or is the third time the charm?
''This is a much different team,'' Wheeling Park coach Mario Julian said. ''They are very team-oriented first and they set goals from the very beginning to be undefeated, to outperform last year's team. From the very beginning, I don't think this team has gotten the respect that I saw in practices and other coaches have seen in practice.
''(Last year) we had guys like Josh Henderson, A.J. Railing, Kohlby Jebbia, Rob Condrad and all those starters left but these guys have quietly gone about their business. They aren't arrogant, they don't brag about it, they just go out and try to get the results.''
Wheeling Park (19-0-3) starts the Class AAA portion of the tournament at 10 a.m. Friday on Cline Field against Washington. George Washington and Hurricane play 30 minutes later.
Wheeling Park defeated Washington, 4-3, in a match earlier this season at Wheeling Island Stadium.
''They have a really explosive player, Kris Robins, and he has been their best player for the last couple years,'' Julian said. ''He can play either striker or center-mid. If he's a striker, in my opinion, that means they feel they are getting control of the center of the field. He is so dangerous with his shot and his passing ability. If they feel the matchup isn't favorable, they will bring him back to center-mid and he has the skills and ability to play with Errin (Baynes) and play with Mike (Mauck) and try to neutralize them.
''If they can do that, they still have a couple nice strikers they can put up there, quick, fast guys and both scored against us last time. They have a nice mix of speed and possession and that is how they are going to come at us.''
Wheeling Park has done a good job on defense this season, led by captain Mike Zandron. Nate Mauck, Grant Robertson and Eric Davis (18 assists) join him in the backfield. They have made life easy for goalie Cameron Allen, who has 14 shutouts this season. The Patriots have allowed just 17 goals in 22 games.
Everything for the Patriots goes through Baynes, though. A first-team all-state and All-Valley selection in his junior season, Baynes has taken his game up a notch with 17 goals and 15 assists, making him dangerous when he has the ball, whether it be shooting or distributing.
Joining Baynes in the midfield is leading scorer Mike Mauck with 21 goals. The senior sprained his ankle in the regional championship victory against Preston but has been practicing and Julian feels will be 100 percent Friday.
Eric Bonar (10 goals) and Josh Garrett work the outside mids.
Up front is Kyle George (19 goals) and Alex Bauer (12 assists, nine goals).
Mike Mauck, Baynes, and Zandron are the only starters returning from last season's team, leading many to believe that Wheeling Park was in for a rebuilding season. That was a notion Julian quickly dispelled during the summer when he saw just how talented they were.
''I'm surprised that people don't think they are as good as they are,'' he said. ''I saw it in June when were practicing for those three weeks. We are faster than last year. I didn't know if we would score as many goals to make up for Josh Henderson's 38, but more guys are scoring. It doesn't matter who scores and that means the same. These guys work very hard. This team's focus is on a championship.
''I look at Errin, I look at Michael Mauck and Mike Zandron. Josh Garrett and Alex Bauer. I don't see anyone as fast as those guys. As far as that many. Those teams have guys that are just as fast, but do they have that many? I don't know. I practice with mine every day so I know what kind of speed we have.''
Class AA/A
Weir Boys
Veteran coach Joe Pepe has taken the Red Riders to the Class AA/A tournament the past four seasons, just like two of the other teams in the field - Charleston Catholic and Berkeley Springs.
The difference between the three is that Weir is the only one that doesn't have a championship trophy.
''This is the fourth year we've been down there and guys like Josh Barney and Lucas Dankovchik, they know what it's like,'' Pepe said. ''This team is very excited and they want to bring that trophy back.''
Berkeley Springs will be the opponent for Weir in the semifinals (4 p.m., Friday, Carter Field). Undefeated and two-time defending state champion Charleston Catholic will oppose Oak Hill in the other match.
''I know they have another Wise kid (Zach) that is their leading scorer,'' Pepe said. ''Their defense is solid but we can definitely run with them. We just have to learn to be patient and be ready to counter what they bring.''
Joining Barney and Dankovchik in the backfield are Chad Hensley and Josh Groves.
The midfield consists of Ryan Duke, Conner Addison, Alex Hannah, Steven Maragos, and Shea Filler.
Up top is leading scorer Kenny Muhart (19 goals, eight assists) and Shane Davis (16 goals, 11 assists).
''This team brings a lot of camaraderie and they complement each other very well,'' Pepe said. ''In previous years, we've had guys like Chad Ford that was a 50-goal scorer but we have nobody that sticks out on this team.
''Everybody is unselfish and willing to pass the ball to whoever is open. The defense works well together and Josh does a great job between the pipes. If we play like I know we can, it should be a good weekend.''
Weir advanced to Beckley with a shootout victory against Wheeling Central in the sectional and a one-goal victory against Tyler Consolidated in the regional. The Red Riders (15-3-2) have already shown some resiliency and Pepe is hoping that carries over.
''They had to work hard and I would rather go in the way we did, knowing we had a struggle, then to walk in and think we have it in the bag,'' Pepe said. ''Work hard for what you get and hopefully with the Lord's help and a little luck, we can win two more.''
Weir Girls
Like their male counterparts, Weir is making its fourth straight trip to the state tournament, having lost twice in the championship game to Charleston Catholic, the only Class AA/A winner there has been.
That will change this season as the Irish failed to qualify. Weir will face last season's runner-up Grafton (9:30 a.m. Friday, Carter Field) with Shady Spring facing Sissonville in the other contest.
''It's time for someone new to get that trophy and these girls are ecstatic to try and get it,'' Weir coach Jessica Naughton said. ''We feel we are playing really well right now and that showed against Wheeling Central (a 3-2 overtime victory in the regional championship). Our best hasn't come yet but we think it will this week.''
The Red Riders replaced much of last season's squad but return two important pieces in the backfield in goalie Taylor Gianangeli and sweeper Jessica Derby.
Meghan Finton is the leading goal-scorer with 21, while sophomore Alyssa Shingle (who scored the overtime winner against the Maroon Knights) is right behind her.
Morgan Cassels, Carly Lescallette, Francesca Rock, and Mikayla Davis also look to play a big part in Weir's title chances.
''This team controls the ball so well and that should help us,'' Naughton said. ''One thing about this team is that before we seemed like we always had a lot of seniors that took so much of it on their shoulders.
''Now we have freshmen, juniors, seniors, a whole team that is pretty much a mix of different players and I feel that has really brought them together.''
Despite not winning a title, the Red Riders are the only team in the field that has made the trip all four seasons, giving what Naughton thinks will be a huge bullseye.
''They are fed up of going down there and not coming back with the trophy,'' Naughton said. ''We scrimmaged Grafton at the beginning of the season but we have also grown so much since then.
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I have uploaded this video to YouTube.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyNONxI9tQg]YouTube - Rahshon Clark Dunk vs. Texas[/ame]
If anyone wants a full resolution version PM me. The DiVx version is 24Mb.
Yes, I was on TV!! If you pause at 10 seconds, I am all the way on the left with the Cyclone hat on. Awesome!!
That dunk was absolutely nuts!
Like I said in the other thread - all things considered on that one - best of his career.
i've always really liked fran fraschilla's appreciation of iowa state basketball. of all the espn analysts, he always seems to be hilton's biggest fan
Yeah I was deff on TV there...right in the middle of CA. I have to admit that was prolly one of the biggest dunks I have seen in person. Rashon took a lot of frustration out on that one and all of Hilton knew it. A great game to watch!
how is that his best dunk, it was a breakaway. dont get me wrong it was sick but no way his best
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i've always really liked fran fraschilla's appreciation of iowa state basketball. of all the espn analysts, he always seems to be hilton's biggest fan
I agree 100%.
of circus acts BUT, the was one of the most incredible dunks i ever seen. You all are doing a disservice by not pointing out how hard that was, he had to stretch out for the ball then in same motion leaped n just got barely it in the hole.
This dunk was not one of Rahshon's best if you are judging on style points, but if you are taking into account degree of difficulty, it was the best.
In real time, I thought there was no way he was going to make the hoop. I envisioned him getting stuffed by the rim, and that's about when he jammed it through with authority.
Forever trying to find a cure for the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Could someone post the dunk that came out? I did not get to see it. Thanks.
Watch sportcenter this morning, I am sure they will replay it.
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I am on TV. I am that one guy in the shirt and pants watching the game.
Could you maybe make a torrent of this? I'd love to get a copy and I'd be happy to seed it.
Here is a link to the file:
Rahshon Dunk vs. Texas.avi
You have to wait 30 seconds but then you can download. Then if you want to make a torrent you can.
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Right now, "RIP Chris Brown" is trending on Twitter, and it's not because Chris Brown died.
Just his Twitter account.
Apparently, Chris Brown fired off an angry tweet at his haters after winning an award at the recent Grammys. It said: "HATE ALL YOU WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That's the ultimate F**K OFF!" (Go to this Mashable article to see the full tweet.)
Well, we already knew Chris Brown was classy.
But is it really a win for him? During the actual Grammys, I was typing 'til my hands hurt on twitter, along with all the other social media geeks I know (awards show are our Superbowl), and it was clear that Chris Brown's appearances were NOT well received during this year's show.
In fact, during each of his appearances, "woman abuser" became a trending topic.
If you don't know, just about three years ago Chris Brown was dating the musician Rihanna, and during an incredible violent and unsettling episode (according to the police report), he beat her repeatedly and at length. He then apologized for the incident and promised to get help, and it's taken until this year for him to rebuild his reputation to some extent.
The New York Times wrote about the furor over Chris Brown's Grammy appearances, and included the full tweets from Chris Brown about the negativity over his performances on the Grammys:
Then Mr. Brown shot back on Tuesday night in a series of comments on Twitter that have since been deleted. According to New Music Express andMTV.com, Mr. Brown wrote: "Strange how we pick and choose who to hate! Let me ask u this. Our society is full of rappers (which I listen to) who have sold drugs (poisoning). But yet we glorify them and imitate everything they do. Then right before the worlds eyes a man shows how he can make a Big mistake and learn from it, but still has to deal with day to day hatred! You guys love to hate!!! But guess what??? HATE ALL U WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now!" He ended the rant with an expletive.
Many shared links to resources to help people who are being abused during Chris Brown's performances, and if nothing else we can be grateful that he's helping to spread awareness about the problem of domestic violence. Unfortunately, not all are getting the message, as this article in Buzzfeed shows: there are plenty of women on Twitter offering to "let" Chris Brown beat them anytime.
I hope those folks continue to live in a world where they don't understand the true horror if being abused. Perhaps if they spend some time reading about domestic violence on Violence Unsilenced they'll have a better understanding of what happened to Rihanna (February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and he and Rihanna were still hovering in their teens when this incident happened).
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arquette is making a lot of noise right now, and we really like Iowa State and Baylor. Baylor and Iowa State might be the top priorities because the coaches there have said they will run their whole team through Jeronne. The coaches at Baylor said they can make him the Kevin Durant of Baylor. The coaches at Iowa State have said Jeronne will be their go-to player and will form a great one-two combination with Diante Garrett.
Another great story from Wisconsin Sports Network / Wisconsin High School Sports
Here's another one from hoops report, which seems to suggest if he gets a Kentucky offer, he'll go there. Hopefully the coaches can pull an upset and land him.
umber of players have boosted their stock tremendously with their play this spring, but none have been more impressive than Madison, WI, junior Jeronne Maymon.
The first time we saw Maymon play was in late March at the Milwaukee Madness Showcase and we were blown away by what we saw.
Here was a player that was strong enough to bang inside, yet skilled enough to play either guard spot; an effortless scorer that was an equally dominant defender; a kid that could handle, shoot, slash, finish, rebound and block shots--- all while talking on his cell phone.
Okay, maybe thats a stretch, but there was no-doubt that the player that we were watching was the total package... even if we'd never heard of him (how a talent like this slips through the cracks, is beyond us. I mean, just this past season, he was named Wisconsins Player of the Year
as a junior, for crying out loud!).
We spoke with the 6-foot-6, 235-pound athlete after the game and he told us that although he had a number of mid-major scholarship offers and had received some high-major attention, he had yet to receive a single high-major offer.
Not one.
We smiled and thought,
Just wait, young man
your going to have plenty.
Fast-forward five weeks and Jeronne Maymon is now one of the hottest names in the recruiting world.
Since that weekend in Milwaukee, Maymmon has put up monster numbers at three straight national events-- the Real Deal on the Hill, the King James Classic, and the Bill Hensley Memorial Classic-- and when you have a good showing at tournaments like those, scholarship-offers tend to follow.
Just in the last couple of weeks, Southern Cal, Marquette and Iowa State have all offered and we are hearing that Tennessee is close to pulling the trigger, as well. We expect him to have dozens of high-major offers by the time camps roll-around.
But, Maymon is in no hurry.
In fact, the school that he looks forward to receiving an offer from the most-- the University of Kentucky-- hasnt made a move, yet.
But, if they do decide to offer (and as good as hes been playing, its going to be hard for them not to), dont be surprised to see the Wildcats jump to the top of his list.
It just so happens that the Maymons consider Kentucky assistant-coach, Tracy Webster (who recruited Maymon while an assistant at Illinois), a family friend. And having a family friend on the staff to look out for Jeronne, could be a huge selling point for the Cats if they ever do decide to offer.
For now though, Maymon is just looking forward to his summer and playing AAU ball with Antoine Walkers Illinois Bobcats. The team travels to Chicago this weekend for the GBOA North tournament where they have hooked The Family (Detroit) in their very first game.
If anyone is in the Chicago area this weekend and wants to check out some top-notch hoops action, the GBOA North tournament (at the University of Illinois-Chicago) is the place to be and it just so happened that the last time the Bobcats played The Family, Maymon scored almost 40 points!......The kids a phenom.
A great website for the articles is recruitingplanet, in the wisconsin basketball recruiting section here.
Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting - Recruiting Forums
Hope we can land this kid (stud).
Wesley Staten (2012 - verbal commit)
Hopefully we can land this kid (or any other recruit) early so that we can focus solely on Harrison Barnes for '10.
Another tidbit of good news...Rodney Williams won't sign until the spring period most likely, giving us a chance at him if somebody leaves, since Minnesota isn't going after him quite as hard, and reportedly wants to fill their schollies in the fall period.
McDermott and his staff are studs. Seriously. They find great talent early. Now they just need to land a couple of those.
Just checked out Kentucky, and I'm trying to figure out how many schollies they have open.
In 2006 they brought in 7 players.
2007 they brought in 4.
2008 they brought in 4.
Already have 1 in 2009
And have 3 in 2010.
Hopefully, they will be out soon.
Originally Posted by ISUonthemove
McDermott and his staff are studs. Seriously. They find great talent early. Now they just need to land a couple of those.
That would be the key. We've had plenty of interest from some great talent, just having trouble closing with most of them. Getting this kid and Barnes would go a long ways toward turning that corner - at least in the recruiting arena.
We need a really good guy for next year cause we only have 1 scholarship for 09
we need to compete next year and maybe get into post season play to get a whiff at any high profile kids. Next year is key - do good enough and the Cyclones are looking like pure gold.....do poorly (or repeat this year) and that cardinal red is going to look more like a bloody mess.
Originally Posted by ISUonthemove
Just checked out Kentucky, and I'm trying to figure out how many schollies they have open.
In 2006 they brought in 7 players.
2007 they brought in 4.
2008 they brought in 4.
Already have 1 in 2009
And have 3 in 2010.
Hopefully, they will be out soon.
They've already filled all three '10 schollies, with KC Ross Miller, Dakota Euton, and Dominique Ferguson. They're all top 15 type talents
Maymon is top priority. I seriously believe that Marquette is our greatest competition not Baylor. Williams and everyone else will most likely take a back seat to Maymon for now.
I have a REALLY good feeling about Maymon. This guys kinda reminds me of Fizer. A little undersized but a beast.
I want him but don't like the promises that were highlighted in the quote. I do like our chances from what I've gleened from various quotes.
Go to the right of the page JUCO PG chooses Tennessee - HoopsReport.Com here, and click on the really impressive video of Jeronne Maymon.
He blocked two consecutive dunk attempts!
One of the Wisconsin posters called him a one man wrecking crew and now I see what they meant... wow.
have you ever got caught outside In a strong rainfall? Yes or NO. If it"s yes, then you might half felt the pane of hard(tought) rain on you head. If it hurt"s then it"s tough. Yes or no. Okay I'm right and you know it.
So alothough you attempt"ed to say you didn"t understnad, now you do. Fair enough?
Don't get me wrong...he looks great. But did you see the opposing defense in those highlights?? If you answered "no", you are correct, there was none.
Forever trying to find a cure for the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
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South Downtown Seattle near the BNSF switching yards, just north of graffiti heaven (or hell depending on your point of view), three to four hundred feet of solid graffiti up several stories on a BNSF building which backs up to the tracks. I will post some samples later. It was too big to capture, you had to just choose little sections of it.
Update: for those who are impatient to see the first two views of graffiti heaven you can look here: http://three-tree-point.blogspot.com/2009/12/graffiti-heaven-1-two-views.html
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Very sharp and clear for machine shoot - regard
daniel r tantono HoF ♥ ¤ at 20:13 EST on 2009-Dec-02 [Reply]
thank you Daniel,
I did sharpen this one.
c. stirling bartholomew ♥ ¤ at 23:49 EST on 2009-Dec-02 [Reply]
kind of small for 550 gal, perhaps the perspective is misleading?
dee vee HoF Win ♥ ¤ $1 at 18:40 EST on 2009-Dec-05 [Reply]
dee vee,
your right. It doesn't look like eleven fifty gallon drums not even close.
c. stirling bartholomew ♥ ¤1 at 20:58 EST on 2009-Dec-05 [Reply]
I like the muted tones and the contrast between the lines (parallel, straight, etc) of the constructed materials against the hap hazard lines and flow of the graffiti. Nice capture.
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Thank you Geno,
BTW, the camera which shot this is going in for repairs. The front focus problem which I had with the first two 520 bodies has returned and is much worse. Shooting at 14mm and f2.8 is guaranteed to produce a completely, utterly out of focus image. I am not sure what is going on since this camera was doing fine for about eleven months and now it will not focus at the short end of any zoom lens. The lenses work fine on my e500 and e510. It is clearly the body which is at fault. Waiting to hear from Olympus service so I can gat case # to ship with.
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Features and Benefits: Measures Disc Brakes and Up To 12 On Brake Drums Includes Set Of Clamps; 4 Sets Of Set Screws; 1 Allen Wrench; 1 Set Of 3-3/4 Contact Points; 1 Set Of 3/4 Cone Contact Points and 1 Set Of 3/4 Flat Contact Points In Plastic Tube When Measuring Brake Drums Only, Add 8 To Measurement Allows For Long Cone and Jaw Widths For Use With 6 and 8 Calipers Caliper Features: Range: 6/150Mm Stainless Steel Frame. Large Easy-To-Read Display. Resolution: .0005/.01Mm Direct Inch/Metric Conversion. 4-Way Measurement, Inside, Outside, Depth and Step. Includes Molded Case.
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