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NEA President: Unions are necessary for democracy and a vibrant middle class
Van Roekel recognizes importance of Labor Day
WASHINGTON—August 31, 2012 -National Education Association (NEA) President Dennis Van Roekel issued the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day.
"This Labor Day I am reflecting on the story of America. It is the story of its working people—a story of our struggles, our successes, and our hopes for a better future for us and our families. On Labor Day, we celebrate those struggles and successes, including those of public school workers.
"It's only fitting that on Labor Day we remember the role that organized labor has played in our nation's history—from securing victories for working families, including the 40-hour-work week, to ending child labor and earning vacation time.
"Labor unions continue to lead the way for the American working people to achieve economic security and progress by giving workers a bigger say in our economy and our political system. Organized labor—working families—built the middle class and, along the way, raised our standard of living and made democracy work for all. These are the people who teach our children, build our bridges and roads, and protect our communities and our country.
"Labor Day will also be the kick-off to the Democratic National Convention where Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President. President Obama understands that unions make democracy work and he respects and supports the rights of middle class workers.
"Together with President Obama this Labor Day, we must reaffirm our commitment to giving working American families a strong voice. We will continue to support policies that will bring economic security, prosperity, and social justice to middle class families, to our members and their families, and the students we serve."
To mark Labor Day, NEA has compiled a list of resources for educators and parents. NEA's resources include historical timelines of the labor movement, lesson plans and research pieces examining the need for continued work on behalf of the American worker.
To learn more about NEA's Labor Day resources, click here.
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To get involved, visit: www.edvotes.org
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The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional employee organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20 (UPI) -- Bobby Ryan scored and added a pair of assists Monday, powering the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-3 victory over San Jose.
Kyle Palmieri notched a goal and an assist while Nick Bonino contributed three helpers for the Ducks, who broke a five-game losing streak away from home.
Francois Beauchemin, Corey Perry and Nate Guenin scored and Jeff Deslauriers turned aside 19-of-22 shots for Anaheim.
The Sharks, who entered the game with 82 points, remained one point out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference with the loss.
Ryane Clowe logged a goal and two assists while Martin Havlat scored and added a helper for San Jose.
Sharks goalie Antti Niemi was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 26 shots. Thomas Greiss came in and stopped 10-of-11 the rest of the way.

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One of the biggest mistakes that managers make is using money as a substitute for active management. This practice stems from the mistaken belief that a big enough carrot will motivate people to work harder, faster and smarter.
True, compensation helps keep people engaged in their roles—as do job security, status, respect and positive work conditions. These factors all contribute to the health of a business, but they are not motivators. As a firm leader, you must hire motivated people and create an environment where they can excel. The challenge, of course, is to identify motivated people in the first place. If your employees lack the aptitude, drive or interest to do the job you expect of them, no amount of money is going to sustain their focus or compel them to do excellent work over a long period of time.
Using money as the carrot to goad performance is not a sustainable strategy, particularly with disillusioned employees. Throwing money at unhappy people will not make them happy. It just ameliorates their pain while they suffer work that bores them or an environment that frustrates them.
Different people are motivated by different incentives, including management recognition, flexible work arrangements, career advancement and stretch assignments. Leaders must discover whether their employees are satisfied in their work by having deliberate conversations with them.
While financial incentives have been shown to produce short-term behavior, considerable evidence proves that a singular focus on money often creates unintended consequences. Take, for example, hedge funds that have been fined for buying inside information, bankers who sold home mortgages to people who could not afford them and executives who focused on bonuses rather than building enduring businesses (think Enron, WorldCom and scores of other underperforming companies).
What sort of firm culture do you want to create? Do you have clear guardrails and a process for keeping people aligned with your goals and your values so that you do not suffer from such unintended consequences?
While money may not be the root of all evil, the blind pursuit of big rewards can drive organizations in a direction that ultimately consumes them. Along the way, money can create a culture that values revenue generation over all else including safety, respect and alignment with the strategic objectives of the business.
To sharpen this point even finer, scores of professions prove that the size of the paycheck doesn't matter, except to the extent that low or unequal pay may become a distraction. What drives the behavior of teachers, soldiers, clergy and social workers? The top performers among them are motivated to save or change lives with considerable personal sacrifice, and are driven to excel in their role regardless of pay. The same is true for firemen, police officers and missionaries.
I was just visiting Japan, where tips are frowned upon (or even viewed as an insult), yet the service from doormen, waitresses and railroad employees was extraordinary. They performed their jobs in a superior and respectful way, encouraged through training, performance evaluations and culture to excel.
Please don't misunderstand: The financial advice profession rewards its players well and should continue to do so. The intellectual capital, risk, expertise and wisdom required justify the value of people in this business. When financial rewards become the sole driver of behavior, however, other values get distorted. Further, the concept of pay for performance may be out of sync with why some chose this profession in the first place.
This was not always true, of course. In the past, the retail financial business was more about product sales than advisory solutions, and there was a need to tie commissions, trips and bonuses to volume of business rather than quality of advice. As the industry moved toward a profession, revenue generation fell aside as the sole criteria for measuring success.
Compensation theory suggests that the more your job focuses on sales, the higher the percentage of compensation should be variable and short-term focused. The more your job centers on management or service, the higher the percentage of compensation should be fixed, with a lower percentage variable. In most mature advisory practices, 85% to 90% of revenue comes from existing clients, not new sales—yet many compensation models still use a pay-for-sales formula. The reward system must evolve with the business model, not to ignore business development, but rather to see it as one component in the overall economics of an advisory practice.
Firms that have avoided the money trap do three things right.
Develop a compensation strategy that is aligned with their business vision.
Document a compensation philosophy that clearly states what behavior is valued.
Implement a performance evaluation process that provides psychic rewards as well as clear communication on what behavior is expected.
Unfortunately, many in this business follow the herd by creating plans that look identical to those of other firms. A word of caution: Unless your strategy, vision and desired culture mirror these other firms, your reward structure may be misaligned with the business you want to create.
Let's look at an example of a firm that aligns its compensation plan with its vision. This firm wishes to grow the business with high-net-worth clients who have generated their wealth on their own (as opposed to inheritance, lottery winnings or litigation settlements). The firm expects all senior advisors to be accountable for business development as well as to manage a set number of relationships. In addition, the firm employs a team-based approach to serving all their clients in order to leverage different skill sets and to have each individual focused on their highest and best use. In addition, the firm strives to become a dominant wealth manager in their region and needs to make employee recruitment and development a cornerstone of their growth strategy.
With that in mind, this firm defined key components of their compensation philosophy. Compensation must:
Be externally competitive and internally equitable.
Be aligned with their overall business strategy and the culture they are trying to create.
Reward team performance as well as individual performance.
Value client retention as well as client acquisition.
Reward continuing education and professional development.
Value leadership, management and succession planning.
Value a culture of safety that includes compliance, consulting with each other and managing reputational risk.
Developing this framework for compensation will help the firm reinforce the right behavior without veering off their path. When a challenge arises because a rainmaker or a potential recruit requests compensation tied solely to their revenue production, the firm can reference this model. The compensation plan also assists in evaluating the cultural fit of new hires and in discussions with existing associates. Applying this discipline ensures proper job matching, cultural fit and a team of people who share your vision for the business.
Pay for play can work in certain organizations, but when the compensation model becomes unfair or values the wrong behaviors, dysfunction takes root. Financial rewards are only one of the key levers that drive culture and performance. Engagement of all associates, management actions around what is tolerated and not tolerated and open communication and feedback almost always produce a better outcome.


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LeapFrog Tops Children's Tablets Sales, Unveils Learning Video Series
The LeapPad line of learning tablets from LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. was the top-selling children's tablet brand in 2013, according to year-end sales data from The NPD Group. LeapFrog's LeapPad family of tablets—including the LeapPad2, LeapPad2 Power, and the 7-inch touchscreen tablet LeapPad Ultra—outsold competitors' learning tablets and Android-based kids' tablets. LeapFrog has also partnered with Lionsgate Home Entertainment to release the first in a series of full-length learning videos featuring the next generation of popular frog characters made famous in the original Letter Factory DVD collection. LeapFrog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team includes problem solving and reading exercises, new songs, sing-a-long videos, and curriculum commentary for parents. The video will be available for download from the LeapFrog App Center, on DVD, and digital HD beginning March...Read More


text: Section VII. Suppose a man, a Minister, or a Tradesman, E c. should have an advantage lie before him to get the good blessings of this life, yet so as that he can by no means come by them, except in appearance at least, he becomes extraordinary zealous in some points of Religion that he meddled not with before; may he not use this means to attain his end, and yet be a right honest man? Money-love. I see the bottom of your question, and, with these Gentlemen's good leave, I will endeavour to shape you an answer. And first, to speak to your question as it concerns a Minister himself: Suppose a Minister, a worthy man, possess'd but of a very small benefice, and has in his eye a greater, more fat and plump by far; he has also now an opportunity of getting of it, yet so as by being more studious, by preaching more frequently and zealously and because the temper of the people requires it, by altering of some of his principles; for my part I see no reason but a man may do this, (provided he has a Call) ay, and more a great deal besides, and yet be an honest man. For why? 1. His desire of greater benefice is lawful (this cannot be contradicted since 'tis set before him by Providence); so then he may get it if he can, making no question for Conscience sake. 2. Besides, his desire after that benefice makes him more studious, a more zealous Preacher, Ec. and so makes him a better man; yea makes him better improve his parts, which is according to the Mind of God. 3. Now as for his complying with the temper of his people, by dissenting, to serve them, some of his Principles, this argueth, 1. That he is of a self - denying temper; 2. Of a sweet and winning deportment; 3. And so more fit for the Ministerial function. 4. I conclude then, that a Minister that changes a small for a great, should not for so doing be judged as covetous; but rather, since he has improved in his parts and industry thereby, be counted as one that pursues his Call, and the opportunity put into his hand to do Good. And now to the second part of the question, which concerns the Tradesman you mentioned. Suppose such an one to have but a poor employ in the world, but by becoming Religious, he may mend his Market, perhaps get a rich Wife, or more and far better Customers to his shop; for my part I see no reason but this may be lawfully done. For why? 1. To become Religious is a Virtue, by what means soever a man becomes so. 2. Nor is it unlawful to get a rich Wife, or more Custom to my Shop. 3. Besides, the man that gets these by becoming religious, gets that which is good of them that are good, by becoming good himself; so then here is a good Wife, and good Customers, and good Gain, and all these by becoming religious, which is good; therefore to become religious, to get all these, is a good and profitable design. This answer thus made by this Mr Money-love to Mr By-ends' question was highly applauded by them all; wherefore they concluded upon the whole that it was most wholesome and advantageous. And because, as they thought, no man was able to contradict it, and because Christian and Hopeful were yet within call, they jointly agreed to assault them with the question as soon as they overtook them, and the rather because they had opposed Mr By-ends before. So they called after them, and they stopt, and stood still till they came up to them; but they concluded as they went that not Mr By-ends, but old Mr Hold-the - world, should propound the question to them, because, as they supposed, their answer to him would be without the remainder of that heat that was kindled betwixt Mr By - ends and them, at their parting a little before. So they came up to each other, and after a short salutation, Mr. Hold-the-world propounded the question to Christian and his fellow, and bid them to answer it if they could. Chr. Then said Christian, Even a babe in Religion may answer ten thousand such questions. For if it be unlawful to follow Christ for loaves, as it is John 6. how much more abominable is it to make of him and Religion a Stalking - horse, to get and enjoy the world. Nor do we find any other than Heathens, Hypocrites, Devils, and Witches, that are of this opinion. 1. Heathens; for when Hamor and Shechem had a mind to the Daughter and Cattle of Jacob, and saw that there was no ways for them to come at them, but by becoming circumcised; they said to their companions, If every male of us be circumcised, as they are circumcised, shall not their Cattle, and their substance, and every beast of theirs, be ours? Their Daughter and their Cattle were that which they sought to obtain, and their Religion the Stalking-horse they made use of to come at them. Read the whole story, Gen. 34. 20, 21, 22, 23. 2. The Hypocritical Pharisees were also of this Religion; Long Prayers were their Pretence, but to get widows' houses was their Intent; and greater damnation was from God their Judgment, Luke 20. 46,47. 3. Judas the Devil was also of this Religion; he was religious for the Bag, that he might be possessed of what was therein; but he was lost, cast away, and the very son of Perdition. 4. Simon the Witch was of this Religion too; for he would have had the Holy Ghost, that he might have got Money therewith, and his sentence from Peter's mouth was according, Acts 8. 19, 20, 21, 22. 5. Neither will it out of my mind, but that that man that takes up Religion for the World, will throw away Religion for the World; for so surely as Judas designed the World in becoming religious, so surely did he also sell Religion and his Master for the same. To answer the question therefore affirmatively, as I perceive you have done, and to accept of as authentic such answer, is both Heathenish, Hypocritical, and Devilish, and your Reward will be according to your Works. Then they stood staring one upon another, but had not wherewith to answer Christian. Hopeful also approved of the soundness of Christian's answer; so there was a great Silence among them. Mr By-ends and his company also staggered and kept behind, that Christian and Hopeful might outgo them. Then said Christian to his fellow, If these men cannot stand before the sentence of men, what will they do with the sentence of God? And if they are mute when dealt with by vessels of Clay, what will they do when they shall be rebuked by the flames of a devouring Fire? Then Christian and Hopeful out-went them again, and went till they came to a delicate Plain called Ease, where they went with much content; but that Plain was but narrow, so they were quickly got over it. Now at the further side of that Plain was a little Hill called Lucre, and in that Hill a Silver - Mine, which some of them that had formerly gone that way, because of the rarity of it, had turned aside to see; but going too near the brink of the pit, the ground being deceitful under them, broke, and they were slain; some also had been maimed there, and could not to their dying day be their own men again. Then I saw in my Dream, that a little off the road, over against the Silver-Mine, stood Demas (gentleman-like) to call to Passengers to come and see; who said to Christian and his fellow, Ho, turn aside hither, and I will shew you a thing. Chr. What thing so deserving as to turn us out of the way? Demas. Here is a Silver-Mine, and some digging in it for Treasure. If you will come, with a little pains you may richly provide for yourselves. Hope. Then said Hopeful, Let us go see. Chr. Not I, said Christian; I have heard of this place before now, and how many have there been slain; and besides that Treasure is a snare to those that seek it, for it hindereth them in their Pilgrimage. Then Christian called to Demas, saying, Is not the place dangerous? Hath it not hindered many in their Pilgrimage? Demas. Not very dangerous, except to those that are careless: but withal, he blushed as he spake. Chr. Then said Christian to Hopeful, Let us not stir a step, but still keep on our way. Hope. I will warrant you, when By-ends comes up, if he hath the same invitation as we, he will turn in thither to see. Chr. No doubt thereof, for his Principles lead him that way, and a hundred to one but he dies there. Demas. Then Demas called again, saying, But will you not come over and see? Chr. Then Christian roundly answered, saying, Demas, thou art an Enemy to the right ways of the Lord of this way, and hast been already condemned for thine own turning aside, by one of his Majesties Judges; and why seekest thou to bring us into the like condemnation? Besides, if we at all turn aside, our Lord the King will certainly hear thereof, and will there put us to shame, where we would stand with boldness before him. Demas cried again, that he also was one of their fraternity; and that if they would tarry a little, he also himself would walk with them. Chr. Then said Christian, What is thy name? Is is not the same by the which I have called thee? Demas. Yes, my name is Demas, I am the Son of Abraham. Chr. I know you, Gehazi was your Great Grandfather, and Judas your Father, and you have trod in their steps. It is but a devilish prank that thou usest; thy Father was hanged for a Traitor, and thou deservest no better reward. Assure thyself, that when we come to the King, we will do him word of this thy behaviour. Thus they went their way. By this time By-ends and his Companions were come again within sight, and they at the first beck went over to Demas. Now whether they fell into the Pit by looking over the brink thereof, or whether they went down to dig, or whether they were smothered in the bottom by the damps that commonly arise, of these things I am not certain; but this I observed, that they never were seen again in the way. Then sang Christian, By-ends and Silver Demas both Agree; One calls, the other runs, that he may be A Sharer in his Lucre; so these do Take up in this World, and no further go. Now I saw, that just on the other side of this Plain, the Pilgrims came to a place where stood an old Monument, hard by the High-way-side, at the sight of which they were both concerned, because of the strangeness of the form thereof; for it seemed to them as if it had been a Woman transformed into the shape of a Pillar; here therefore they stood looking and looking upon it, but could not for a time tell what they should make thereof. At last Hopeful espied written above upon the head thereof, a writing in an unusual hand; but he being no Scholar, called to Christian (for he was learned) to see if he could pick out the meaning; so he came, and after a little laying of letters together, he found the same to be this, Remember Lot's Wife. So he read it to his fellow; after which they both concluded that that was the Pillar of Salt into which Lot's Wife was turned, for her looking back with a covetous heart, when she was going from Sodom for safety. Which sudden and amazing sight gave them occasion of this discourse. Chr. Ah my Brother, this is a seasonable sight; it came opportunely to us after the invitation which Demas gave us to come over to view the Hill Lucre; and had we gone over as he desired us, and as thou wast inclining to do, my Brother, we had, for ought I know, been made ourselves like this Woman, a spectacle for those that shall come after to behold. Hope. I am sorry that I was so foolish, and am made to wonder that I am not now as Lot's Wife; for wherein was the difference 'twixt her sin and mine? she only looked back, and I had a desire to go see: let Grace be adored, and let me be ashamed that ever such a thing should be in mine heart. Chr. Let us take notice of what we see here, for our help for time to come: This woman escaped one Judgment, for she fell not by the destruction of Sodom; yet she was destroyed by another, as we see she is turned into a Pillar of Salt. Hope. True, and she may be to us both Caution and Example; caution, that we should shun her sin, or a sign of what Judgment will overtake such as shall not be prevented by this caution: so Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, with the two hundred and fifty men that perished in their sin, did also become a sign or example to others to beware. But above all, I muse at one thing, to wit, how Demas and his fellows can stand so confidently yonder to look for that treasure, which this Woman, but for looking behind her after (for we read not that she stept one foot out of the way) was turned into a pillar of salt; especially since the Judgment which overtook her did make her an example, within sight of where they are: for they cannot chuse but see her, did they but lift up their eyes. Chr. It is a thing to be wondered at, and it argueth that their hearts are grown desperate in the case; and I cannot tell who to compare them to so fitly, as to them that pick pockets in the presence of the Judge, or that will cut purses under the Gallows. It is said of the men of Sodom, That they were sinners exceedingly, because they were sinners before the Lord; that is, in his eye-sight, and notwithstanding the kindnesses that he had shewed them; for the land of Sodom was now, like the Garden of Eden heretofore. This therefore provoked him the more to jealousy, and made their plague as hot as the fire of the Lord out of Heaven could make it. And it is most rationally to be concluded, that such, even such as these are, that shall sin in the sight, yea, and that too in despite of such examples that are set continually before them, to caution them to the contrary, must be partakers of severest Judgments. Hope. Doubtless thou hast said the truth; but what a mercy is it, that neither thou, but especially I, am not made myself this example: this ministreth occasion to us to thank God, to fear before him, and always to remember Lot's Wife. I saw then that they went on their way to a pleasant River, which David the King called the River of God, but John, the River of the Water of Life. Now their way lay just upon the bank of the River; here therefore Christian and his Companion walked with great delight; they drank also of the water of the River, which was pleasant and enlivening to their weary spirits: besides, on the banks of this River on either side were green Trees, that bore all manner of Fruit; and the Leaves of the Trees were good for Medicine; with the Fruit of these Trees they were also much delighted; and the Leaves they ate to prevent Surfeits, and other Diseases that are incident to those that heat their blood by Travels. On either side of the River was also a Meadow, curiously beautiful with Lilies; and it was green all the year long. In this Meadow they lay down and slept, for here they might lie down safely. When they awoke they gathered again of the Fruit of the Trees, and drank again of the water of the River, and then lay down again to sleep. Thus they did several days and nights. Then they sang, Behold ye how these Cristal streams do glide, (To comfort Pilgrims) by the High-way side; The Meadows green, beside their fragrant smell, Yield dainties for them: And he that can tell What pleasant fruit; yea Leaves, these Trees do yield, Will soon sell all, that he may buy this field. So when they were disposed to go on (for they were not as yet at their Journey's end) they eat and drank, and departed. Now I beheld in my Dream, that they had not journeyed far, but the River and the way for a time parted; at which they were not a little sorry, yet they durst not go out of the way. Now the way from the River was rough, and their feet tender by reason of their travels; so the soul of the Pilgrims was much discouraged because of the way. Wherefore still as they went on, they wished for better way. Now a little before them, there was on the left hand of the road a Meadow, and a Stile to go over into it, and that Meadow is called By-path-Meadow. Then said Christian to his fellow, If this Meadow lieth along by our way-side, let's go over into it. Then he went to the Stile to see, and behold a Path lay along by the way on the other side of the fence. 'Tis according to my wish, said Christian, here is the easiest going; come good Hopeful, and let us go over. Hope. But how if this Path should lead us out of the way? Chr. That's not like, said the other; look, doth it not go along by the way-side? So Hopeful, being persuaded by his fellow, went after him over the Stile. When they were gone over, and were got into the Path, they found it very easy for their feet: and withal, they looking before them, espied a man walking as they did, (and his name was Vain-confidence) so they called after him, and asked him whither that way led? He said, To the Coelestial Gate. Look, said Christian, did I not tell you so? by this you may see we are right. So they followed, and he went before them. But behold the night came on, and it grew very dark, so that they that were behind lost the sight of him that went before. He therefore that went before (Vain-confidence by name) not seeing the way before him, fell into a deep Pit, which was on purpose there made by the Prince of those grounds, to catch vain-glorious fools withal, and was dashed in pieces with his fall. Now Christian and his fellow heard him fall. So they called to know the matter, but there was none to answer, only they heard a groaning. Then said Hopeful, Where are we now? Then was his fellow silent, as mistrusting that he had led him out of the way; and now it began to rain, and thunder, and lighten in a very dreadful manner, and the water rose amain. Then Hopeful groaned in himself, saying, Oh that I had kept on my way! Chr. Who could have thought that this Path should have led us out of the way? Hope. I was afraid on't at the very first, and therefore gave you that gentle caution. I would have spoken plainer, but that you are older than I. Chr. Good Brother be not offended; I am sorry I have brought thee out of the way, and that I have put thee into such imminent danger; pray my Brother forgive me, I did not do it of an evil intent. Hope. Be comforted by brother, for I forgive thee; and believe too that this shall be for our good. Chr. I am glad I have with me a merciful Brother; but we must not stand thus, let's try to go back again. Hope. But good Brother let me go before. Chr. No, if you please let me go first, that if there be any danger, I may be first therein, because by my means we are both gone out of the way. Hope. No, said Hopeful, you shall not go first; for your mind being troubled may lead you out of the way again. Then for their encouragement, they heard the voice of one saying Let thine heart be towards the Highway, even the way that thou wentest, turn again. But by this time the waters were greatly risen; by reason of which the way of going back was very dangerous. (Then I thought that it is easier going out of the way when we are in, than going in when we are out.) Yet they adventured to go back; but it was so dark, and the flood was so high, that in their going back they had like to have been drowned nine or ten times. Neither could they, with all the skill they had, get again to the Stile that night. Wherefore at last, lighting under a little shelter, they sat down there till the day brake; but being weary, they fell asleep. Now there was not far from the place where they lay, a Castle called Doubting Castle, the owner whereof was giant Despair, and it was in his grounds they were now sleeping: wherefore he, getting up in the morning early, and walking up and down in his fields, caught Christian and Hopeful asleep in his grounds. Then with a grim and surly voice he bid them awake, and asked them whence they were? and what they did in his grounds? They told him they were Pilgrims, and that they had lost their way. Then said the Giant, You have this night trespassed on me, by trampling in and lying on my grounds, and therefore you must go along with me. So they were forced to go, because he was stronger than they. They also had but little to say, for they knew themselves in a fault. The Giant therefore drove them before him, and put them into his Castle, into a very dark Dungeon, nasty and stinking to the spirits of these two men. Here then they lay from Wednesday morning till Saturday night, without one bit of bread, or drop of drink, or light, or any to ask how they did; they were therefore here in evil case, and were far from friends and acquaintance. Now in this place Christian had double sorrow, because 'twas through his unadvised haste that they were brought into this distress. The Pilgrims now, to gratify the Flesh, Will seek its Ease; but oh! how they afresh Do thereby plunge themselves new Griefs into! Who seek to please the flesh themselves undo. Now Giant Despair had a Wife, and her name was Diffidence. So when he was gone to bed, he told his Wife what he had done, to wit, that he had taken a couple of Prisoners and cast them into his Dungeon, for trespassing on his grounds. Then he asked her also what he had best do further to them. So she asked him what they were, whence they came, and whither they were bound; and he told her. Then she counselled him that when he arose in the morning he should beat them without any mercy. So when he arose he getteth him a grievous Crabtree Cudgel, and goes down into the Dungeon to them, and there first falls to rating of them, as if they were dogs, although they gave him never a word of distaste. Then he falls upon them, and beats them fearfully, in such sort, that they were not able to help themselves, or to turn them upon the floor. This done, he withdraws and leaves them, there to condole their misery, and to mourn under their distress: so all that day they spent the time in nothing but sighs and bitter lamentations. The next night she talking with her Husband about them further, and understanding that they were yet alive, did advise him to counsel them to make away themselves. So when morning was come, he goes to them in a surly manner as before, and perceiving them to be very sore with the stripes that he had given them the day before, he told them, that since they were never like to come out of that place, their only way would be forthwith to make an end of themselves, either with Knife, Halter, or Poison; For why, said he, should you chuse life, seeing it is attended with so much bitterness? But they desired him to let them go. With that he looked ugly upon them, and rushing to them had doubtless made an end of them himself, but that he fell into one of his Fits, (for he sometimes in Sun-shine weather fell into Fits) and lost for a time the use of his hand wherefore he withdrew, and left them as before, to consider what to do. Then did the Prisoners consult between themselves, whether 'twas best to take his counsel or no; and thus they began to discourse: Chr. Brother, said Christian, what shall we do? The life that we now live is miserable: for my part I know not whether is best, to live thus, or to die out of hand. My soul chuseth strangling rather than life, and the Grave is more easy for me than this Dungeon. Shall we be ruled by the Giant? Hope. Indeed our present condition is dreadful, and death would be far more welcome to me than thus for ever to abide; but yet let us consider, the Lord of the Country to which we are going hath said Thou shalt do no murder, no not to another man's person; much more than are we forbidden to take this counsel to kill ourselves. Besides, he that kills another can but commit murder upon his body; but for one to kill himself is to kill body and soul at once. And moreover, my Brother, thou talkest of ease in the Grave, but hast thou forgotten the Hell, whither for certain the murderers go? For no murderer hath eternal life, &c. And let us consider again, that all the Law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him as well as we, and yet have escaped out of his hand. Who knows but that God that made the world may cause that Giant Despair may die? or that at some time or other he may forget to lock us in? or but he may in short time have another of his Fits before us, and may lose the use of his limbs? and if ever that should come to pass again, for my part I am resolved to pluck up the heart of a man, and to try my utmost to get from under his hand. I was a fool that I did not try to do it before; but however, my Brother, let's be patient, and endure a while; the time may come that may give us a happy release; but let us not be our own murderers. With these words Hopeful at present did moderate the mind of his Brother; so they continued together (in the dark) that day, in their sad and doleful condition. Well, towards evening the Giant goes down into the Dungeon again, to see if his prisoners had taken his counsel; but when he came there he found them alive, and truly, alive was all; for now, what for want of Bread and Water, and by reason of the Wounds they received when he beat them, they could do little but breathe: But, I say, he found them alive; at which he fell into a grievous rage, and told them that seeing they disobeyed his counsel, it should be worse with them than if they had never been born. At this they trembled greatly, and I think that Christian fell into a Swoon; but coming a little to himself again, they renewed their discourse about the Giant's counsel, and whether yet they had best to take it or no. Now Christian again seemed to be for doing it, but Hopeful made his second reply as followeth: Hope. My Brother, said he, rememberest thou not how valiant thou hast been heretofore? Apollyon could not crush thee, nor could all that thou didst hear, or see, or feel in the Valley of the Shadow of Death. What hardship, terror, and amazement hast thou already gone through, and art thou now nothing but fear? Thou seest that I am in the Dungeon with thee, a far weaker man by nature than thou art; also this Giant has wounded me as well as thee, and hath also cut off the Bread and Water from my mouth; and with thee I mourn without the light. But let's exercise a little more patience, remember how thou playedst the man at Vanity Fair, and wast neither afraid of the Chain, nor Cage, nor yet of bloody Death: wherefore let us (at least to avoid the shame, that becomes not a Christian to be found in) bear up with patience as well as we can.


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I recently got hold of a HH Hex Tarp. It's not bad, really. Doesn't pitch as tight as my MacCat Deluxe, of course, but it pitches pretty tight. And it's quite roomy, a bit larger over all than the MC. This is the heavier version, I think it was 1 lb 9 oz. But the Silnylon version is a bit longer and only 19 oz, and might make a pretty good alternative for light packing. I love the little pockets for storing the guy lines.


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The deep south, toe-end region of Aspromonte is still considered by many Italians to be out of bounds. For it is here, among the thick forests, crenellated mountain peaks and tumbledown villages, that the n'drangheta, or Calabrian mafia, based their empire until the 1990s. The organisation had its origins in landless nineteenth-century peasant workers who stole livestock, and by the 1980s mafia means of extracting cash had extended to regular kidnappings of local businessmen, who would be held for ransom in the dense woodland of the mountain slopes. The glare of publicity eventually drove the various ringleaders out of villages such as San Luca, and still keeps many potential visitors away.
That means that the delights of this unexplored corner of Calabria can be seen without fear of stumbling across a mafia don or a coach party. The Pietra Cuppa, or "Valley of the Large Stone", is known to locals as the Uluru of southern Italy. A vast behemoth of granite jutting out of the slopes on the Ionian Sea side of the mountains, local folklore insists that it's possible to see six human faces in the surfaces of the rock. Elsewhere, endless mountain roads corkscrew their way around the area, occasionally opening up to reveal all-but-abandoned villages clinging to the sides of cliff faces. Many have succumbed to the effects of poverty and random rock falls to create incredible ghost towns. The population of the upper half of San Luca village vacated en masse in the early 1970s, leaving villas, churches, shop fronts and gardens to the forces of nature ever since. Now whole days can be passed exploring these remains.
Accommodation in the Aspromonte mountains is limited to a rustic cabin owned by local farmer Antonio Barca. Here, perched on top of a steep hill, miles from the nearest village, evenings are spent drinking homemade wine on the veranda and eating vast platefuls of polenta and lamb chops, cooked by Antonio's wife Teresa.
Italy's last undiscovered corner is several universes away from Venice and Versace. The national staples of natural beauty and political corruption still hold sway here, but the lack of visitors, the deserted winding roads and the thrill of being at the very bottom end of the country's toe all contribute to this being a very different – and now completely safe – Italian experience.
Aspromonte can be accessed at any time of year except Dec–Feb, when snow can make roads impassable. Go to www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.aspromonte for more information on the park. The Barca farmhouse (www.misafumera.it). San Luca can be reached only by car and is about 35 km away from the coastal town of Reggio Calabria, which is served by the Italian rail network.
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In Fred A. Bernstein's "The Jewish Mothers' Hall of Fame," Florence, a Holocaust
survivor and mother of rock star, Gene Simmons, shared her Yiddishkeit with Gene's pop-star pals. One year Gene brought Cher and her family to his mom's home for a Passover Seder. Mom was thrilled. "I said, 'Gene, you're bringing Cher? She's such a fancy, schmancy lady.' And Gene said, 'No, she's just an ordinary, nice person.' And Gene was right." All wore yarmulkes for the services, led by Gene. Gene's chauffeur also attended. "I always invite him in," said Florence. "What's another plate?"
Joan Rivers: "Seders in L.A. are so showbiz…"
Outside New York City, the Kosher for Passover certification on Fox's U-Bet's syrup (which includes a recipe for the New York Egg Cream on its back label) has helped to ensure that the drink lives on, even if only as a tasty chaser for matzo. Personally, I love the stuff.
The Forward kept a record of the most interesting Pesach tweets. I now borrow a few:
Joan Rivers: Heading to Melissa's for Passover. Seders in L.A. are so showbiz – until Elijah arrives, we've hired a seat filler from the Oscars.
Ari Shapiro: 'tis the season to throw out the half jar of horseradish that's been in my fridge since last Passover & buy a new one. Fa la…
Steven Van Zandt: Yes there was a Seder in one of the backstage rooms last night. Russo's line was Wrecking Matzo Ball!
Andy Borowitz: "Chocolate bunnies? Too obvious. Let's go with bitter herbs and saltwater." – The man who invented Passover
Dan Levy: Passover is a great holiday if you don't hate your parents and love being constipated.
You love light, I love heavy. Is there a greater debate than sinkers vs. floaters? The battle of the matzo balls has been going on forever. There are the traditionalists who use shmaltz vs. the revisionists, healthy people who like fluff. (OK I'm prejudiced.)
Joan Nathan prefers her matzo balls "a little bit al dente." (Wha? Are we talking spaghetti?) Food writer and restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton favors a slightly solid center, surrounded by a fluffier exterior: "I like to feel the matzo balls against the spoon, but I hate when they are hard and gummy." Her secret? Enough fat to produce a silken texture but not so much that the balls are greasy.
Jack Lebewohl, owner of Manhattan's Second Avenue Deli, is diplomatic: "You prefer what you're used to," he asserts. Yet, he serves his trademark enormous, fluffy, golden matzo balls since his brother Abe opened it in 1954, using their mother's recipes. But even Jack has his strong opinions: He insists that schmaltz is the only appropriate fat, joking that matzo balls made with butter or oil are "assimilated."
In 1888, a Lithuanian immigrant named Dov Behr opened the first matzo-making factory in Cincinnati, Ohio. Behr adopted the name Manischewitz, named his factory the B. Manischewitz Company and developed an entirely automated method of matzo production. In advertisements, Manischewitz boasted that "no human hand touches these matzos!" By 1920, he was the world's largest matzo producer -- at 1.25 million rectangular, sheet like matzos a day -- but he always adhered to kosher rules. As Manischewitz's popularity grew, so did the general perception of matzo. Machine-made matzo was uniform in size, shape, taste and texture. Manischewitz endured some controversy for his use of machines, but after he spent 13 years studying the Talmud in Jerusalem, even the most hardened traditionalists eventually considered him an acceptable authority on matzo.
1. A matzo bakery was invited to the 1938 New York World's Fair, but for unknown reasons never appeared.
2. In 1973, Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan shouted, "Man, oh, Manischewitz," the matzo company's slogan, in the middle of his moonwalk.
3. In 2008, competitive-eating champion Joey Chestnut ate 78 matzo balls in eight minutes for a $1,500 prize.
Have a healthy and kosher Passover!
Love, Marnie


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I am 26 years old. Born and raised in South Philadelphia. LIFE LONG PHILLIES FAN. I was 11 years old in my basement on 7th & Federal St. with my father when Joe Carter hit the walk off home run in Toronto.
Even though I was only 11 the impact it had on me was incredible. Now, 15 years later I am finally old enough to realize the scope of that night in retrospect.
I didn't miss one game of the 2008 season weather that means being at the ball park in person, watching it on television, or listening to it on the radio.
I finally completed the bond between my city, my team, and my body this year by getting my "Rad Phillies Tattoo" back in May. And when the Phillies WIN the world series I will add a date onto the tattoo. (also note the Liberty Bell eyes.)
I won't ramble on and on about why I should win these tickets but rather try to convince you that I deserve this more than anyone I know.
I have Phillies flags hanging out of my apt. window. I have the logo tattooed on my forearm for Christ sake. I screen print Phillies tee shirts in my kitchen so I have a different color shirt to wear every day of the week.
Put yourself in the shoes of a South Philadelphia native. Born here. Lives here. Works here. And play's here. Never been to a World Series. Couldn't afford if I wanted to. I would cherish the opportunity for the rest of my lifetime. Win or Lose. Plus I would exchange free homemade Phillies shirts to anyone associated with this web site.
In closing, I am the biggest Phillies fan that I know. If I were to win these tickets I would be more grateful than anyone I know. I will cheer, root, scream, laugh, cry, heckle, and cherish every second of game 4 of the 2008 world series in person.
Try to distinguish the "Fair Weather Fans" from the people that were born & raised right here in the thick of things. The people who remember Connie Mack stadium. The people who would ride their bikes to The Vet on the hottest days of the summer. The people who love the new Citizens Bank park for all that it is. And the people who will continue to go to Phillies games in the new stadium 30 years from now.
The Phillies WILL be the 2008 champions of baseball and I would give limb to witness ONE game in person.
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HABEAS CORPUS. EXCESSIVE SENTENCE. — SUPREME Court. In the Matter of Lange. — In the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York, Judge BENEDICT sentenced Edward Lange to one year's imprisonment, and to pay two hundred dollars fine, for stealing, &c., certain mail-bags, the punishment on conviction of which crime, as fixed by statute, is imprisonment for not more than one year, or a fine of not less than ten, nor more than two hundred dollars. On habeas corpus before the same judge, the sentence was vacated, after the fine had been paid, and the prisoner again sentenced to one year's imprisonment. A second writ of habeas corpus was issued by the circuit judge, and the prisoner remanded to the custody of the marshal. On application, however, to the supreme court, it is now held that the first sentence was erroneous, but that at the date of the second sentence, the prisoner having fully suffered, under a judgment of the court, one of the alternative punishments allowed by law, i.e., having paid his two hundred dollars fine, the power to punish for that one offence was gone, and the second sentence was wholly void.
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT. Rights OF CITIZENS. – SUPREME COURT. Bartemeyer v. State of Iowa. — Following on the Slaughter-house Cases and the question of Mrs. Bradwell's right to practise law, the Supreme Court have been called to decide, and straightway have decided, that the right to sell intoxicating liquor is not one of the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States which the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution has forbidden the states to abridge. The court, however, say that if a man owns intoxicating liquor at a time when a state passes a law absolutely prohibiting its sale, two very grave and important questions would arise: First, whether that would be a statute depriving him of his property without due process of law: and, secondly, whether, if it were so, it would be so far a violation of the fourteenth amendment in that regard as would call for judicial action by the Supreme Court.
CONTEMPT. POWER TO DISBAR AN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. – SUPREME Court. E:c parte James S. Robinson. — Among the recent decisions of the Supreme Court of general interest, this case and Judge FIELD's opinion will commend themselves to lawyers. Briefly, the petitioner, an attorney-at-law, was summoned into the District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, to answer for contempt on the complaint of the grand jury that they had endear. ored to find a witness, and had sent a subpæna after him, but the witness, " after seeing the attorney, J. S. Robinson, in the Nash Case, suddenly absented himself." On no other complaint than this the District Court summoned the petitioner; and on his appearing, an altercation ensued between the court and the petitioner, in which the petitioner, " in a grossly contemptuous, contumacious, and defiant manner," in open court, refused to respond in writing, and the court thereupon proceeded to disbar him; and he applying to the Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel the inferior court to restore him to the roll of attorneys, it is now held that the court had no jurisdiction, on such a complaint, and in so summary a manner, to inflict such a punishment, and ordered that the petitioner be restored.
SUPREME COURT REPORTS. — The Messrs. Morrisons, law-book publishers, of Washington, have secured the services of Mr. Justice Miller, of the United States Supreme Bench, to continue the series of condensed reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court, begun by Mr. Curtis. Judge Curtis left off with the 17th Howard, and Judge Miller will bring the series down to the present time. The first volume will contain the cases reported in 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st Howard.
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Millennials rejoice! A Lizzie McGuire revival movie could be headed to a screen near you!
Hilary Duff recently told Entertainment Tonight that she's heard rumblings of a revival movie for the Disney series that launched her career. "There's been some conversations," Duff said. "It's definitely not a go. I don't want to get everyone wild talking about it, but, I mean, I love her so much. I think she was so important to girls at an important time in their life. If she could be important to them again at this age, I think that would be amazing."
Lizzie McGuire is important to all people at all times girl; crimped hair or not!
Duff did caution that though a revival was a possibility, it also could be nothing, so guard your hearts before you dive right into dreaming about Lizzie's future. As for what that future would look like, Duff has a few ideas about where we'd find her character when and if this movie ever happens.
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"There's been lots of conversations about that," Duff said ""I'm racking my brain. I don't think she's a mom yet, but she might be getting there soon?"
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Do you want to live, study, and even earn your degree in the United Kingdom? Whether you're interested in experiencing UK style post-secondary education, or have always wanted to spend time exploring a new culture, the UK might have just what you're after. If you're looking at baccalaureate programs, or even your master's or doctorate, studying at a British university might be the educational opportunity that sets you apart from the pack.
Education in the United Kingdom has a great reputation. Some of the most highly respected universities in the world call the UK home. That could mean that if you choose to study there, you could potentially learn from internationally respected professors and researchers, and gain valuable academic and practical experience.
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Curious what it might be like to earn your degree in the United Kingdom? Universities in the United Kingdom tend not to follow the liberal arts style education you might find in North America. Instead, students may be asked to declare a major when they apply, and then spend their full university career focusing on that major. In other words, university education in the UK may focus on in-depth knowledge of your chosen subject area.
One of the ways a university might encourage this narrower focus is through the organization of the institution. Universities in the UK are divided up into several different colleges, each of which covers a specific subject area. If you attend a university there, you'd be enrolled in a college according to your major, and spend the majority of your time attending class, studying, and maybe even living alongside the other members of your college. That might have some extra benefits, as it may help you get to know new people, building friendships based on common interests and goals.
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When it comes to funding your university education, depending where you come from, you might find that tuition in the United Kingdom is comparatively a little lower. This is in part due to government regulations regarding how much universities are able to charge students. The amount you actually pay might depend on your country of origin. Some European students, for example, might be eligible for similar tuition fee rates as home students; however, if you're from overseas, the same rules may not apply. You might also be asked to guarantee up front that you have enough money to cover the full cost of the program.
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Hilton Files for IPO; Is Hotel Industry Back?
Hilton Worldwide, the famous hotel chain, filed for an IPO of as much as $1.25 billion, which will mark the company's return to the public markets as the company's current management is looking to cash out. David Benoit joins MoneyBeat. Photo: Getty Images.
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... the world wide in the hotel chain filed for an IPO ... to one point two five billion ... which would mark the company's return to the public markets as companies cut management ... is looking to cash out David Benoit joins MoneyBeat with the story this morning ... how are you I'm Deborah so ... they filed this morning right yes yes is the first time on a ten foot putt on ... on a document that they are there going public right which is the ... huge turnaround for for this company ... if you're member in two thousand seven ... there bought out for a thirteen billion plus some some equity ... base and get to that yet ... several billion and dad gets about my visit twenty billion plus rifle by Blackstone yes at two thousand and seven I mean really hungry can ... and it's a pretty high price for it right this is done right it to the top of the market really is the top of the buyout market especially is one of the sky few twenty billion dollar deals beats are seen here in ... the long planned by its owner in this town by six billion dollars it was looking for a really ugly or if you're member people were exactly pain for Cyprus to tell stare into thousandeight two thousandnine ... and and ... so the returns for it ... this reform is Blackstone going to turn a profit on the snow ... is so silly at times what it looks like it's it's un clear in out there that we don't know what they're selling we don't ... know ... all the D tells it this verse filing has a lot of blank Olsen for instance we don't know what the sticker is or exchange ... aam or when it's gone one ... day we had no opinion in a low point two five billion is is kind of day of the red herring we don't ... really have any idea ... what to ... aam and the more ... you can do more to do it in a lot to ... ban some of them and write ... up ... so certainly ... right Blackstone's and results were to find a little while and even that ... once it sets trading above a synonym of sell out the entire session ... but ... the cut of the key here is deftly me how they're able to restructure the debt become means fourteen billion dollars in debt bomb Kills filter built yes that sounds like a lot of debt is a lot of debt it's like six more than six times its earnings before interest taxes and depreciation is ... that the company's operations really mean is that why this is happening now ... yet mean certainly they they seem kind of some some pretty strong results the revenues are up there their earnings are up and are ... they are taking home a lot of catch which is allowing them to pay down debt ... but this is that a lot of this so they say the funds right now and go to paying down debt there is the iPhone ... and Sydney there looking we've reported to a thirteen billion dollar refinancing ... before rates go too crazy ... ALM so certainly ... that would be a key step ... in and that would improve their earnings even more big ... differences ... so this whole onto it for what is five six season yet ... a long time is on a longtime his private equity companies will want to read about my wheelhouse right now I'm expecting a lot of these two thousandseven two down six by Ascot start getting either sold go public in the one in Audi's ... mostly ... product returns about seven ten year commitment to investors from a hip and back so ... we expect it will work to do things that come to appreciate


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A train car containing scrap tipped over at the Republic Steel property, injuring a man Thursday morning, said Capt. Jack Angelo, who heads the city police department's Patrol Division.
The man's injuries were not described as life-threatening, he said, adding that the man was taken to Mercy Medical Center.
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Arafat Jaradat's family mourns during his funeral in the West Bank village of Sair, near Hebron, 25 February 2013 | Issam Rimawi/APA images
More than a year later, juridical sessions still haven't come to a final ruling regarding the death of Arafat Jaradat. The 33-year-old, arrested on 18 February 2013 for allegedly throwing rocks at cars, died in Israeli custody on 23 February 2013. Two autopsies completed since his death conclude that the cause of death was torture.
Palestinian Human Rights organization Al Haq and the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) teamed up to release a joint press release detailing the findings of leading international forensic pathologist Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci.
According to Dr. Fincanci's, Jaradat's death was directly tied to the severe beatings he received while held in Israeli detention.
Death in custody of Israel
Jaradat was initially held in the Shin Bet's Al Jalameh interrogation prison, but was reported dead at Israel's Megiddo Prison (where detainees are often sent after their Shin Bet interrogation is finished).
"[Jaradat] was definitely tortured, but we don't know who killed him. We know he was interrogated in Jalameh and that he died under custody…. it's clear cut that he died from violence, from torture. We know that the beating that killed him was 1-3 days before his death, while he was in Israeli custody," Ichai Menuchim, of the PCATI, said in an interview with the Palestine Monitor.
The initial autopsy released by Israel "found that the hemorrhages and fractured ribs found during the autopsy occurred close to death and are characteristic of the resuscitation attempts that were performed on the deceased by Prison Service and MDA [Magen David Adom – Israel's national emergency medical service] medical staff for 50 minutes in an effort to save his life." The medical examiner was unable to find a definitive cause of death, and described no evidence of torture.
Two autopsies confirm death by torture
However, an autopsy completed by a team headed by Dr.Saber Al Aloul on 24 February 2013, the day after Jaradat died, found the "presence of strong and excessive bruising," 3 broken ribs, and "severely congested" lungs, indicating that "all bruises (injuries) are very recent and strong resulting from direct intensive torture." The cause of death was ruled, "nervous shock as a result of extreme pain from the intensity of the injuries described above, which resulted from multiple direct and extensive torture." The autopsy report was originally published by the Middle East Post.
Dr. Korur Fincanci, an internationally renowned forensic pathologist, completed a more recent autopsy. Palestine Monitor was able to obtain access to the autopsy report, but legal council for the family has requested that it not be released to the public yet. According to the report, the bruising and broken ribs were "not consistent with resuscitation efforts," contrary to the Israeli report. The cause of death was ruled, "blunt trauma on the chest resulting with lung contusion and acute respiratory distress syndrome."
According to all three autopsies, Jaradat was healthy before entering prison, and had no heart or lung problems, said Ishai Menuchim of PCATI.
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Since Al Haq and PCATI released their statement, the issue has received almost no media attention. According to Ichai Menuchim, there is a curious lack of attention being paid to Jaradat's case. "I talked with every paper, TV channel, radio station, and no body did anything about it. Journalists approached the Minister of Justice who told them not to publish anything, even though no juridical order exists."
Reports of torture within Israeli detention facilities is nothing new, and many deaths that have occurred in Israeli prisons over the past several decades are suspected to have come about due to similar processes of torture. The joint press release on Jaradat's death explicates that, "Torture is not a criminal offense under the Israeli criminal code and to date no criminal investigations have ever been opened in cases involving allegations of torture." In fact, only one other case of torture in Israeli prisons has been medically confirmed: the 1995 death of Abd al-Samet in a Shin Bet facility.
"This is a smoking gun," said Menuchim. "Someone died from torture, we need to do something."
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A High Court judge has granted permission for a judicial review of plans to build a waste incinerator in Beddington.
Mr Justice Collins today ruled Green Party campaigner Shasha Khan could proceed with a legal challenge to Sutton Council's decision to give planning permission for the plant, which would burn 275,000 tonnes of rubbish a year.
Mr Khan, of Croydon, will argue Sutton Council was influenced by its contract with waste disposal firm Viridor, developers of the incinerator, and applied incorrect planning policy.
Sutton, Merton, Kingston and Croydon councils jointly agreed a contract in 2012 with Viridor to build the incinerator, which would burn wasted from the four boroughs to create energy and heat for nearby homes.
Campaigners have protested against the plans amid fears they will cause harmful pollution both from the plant's chimney and traffic to the plant, but the Environment Agency has said emission levels would be safe.
Mr Khan after submitting the judicial review application at the Royal Courts of Justice
Mr Justice Collins granted permission for a judicial review on the grounds of a possible conflict of interest in Sutton Council considering the planning application when it had signed the contract with Viridor.
Councillors granted planning permission for the plant last year.
The judicial review is expected to be heard in court in October.
Mr Khan, who is liable for costs of £35,000 if the bid fails, said: "In World Cup speak, a tricky qualification has been achieved and now we all look forward to the finals.
"I am so grateful for the hundreds of small donations to finance this case from members of the public like me who want parks for their kids, not waste incinerators."
His legal team includes Sue Willman and Charlie Dobson, of London legal firm Deighton Pierce Glynn, and barrister Justine Thornton, Ed Miliband's wife.
Ms Willman said: "Despite powerful opposition by council and developers, a senior planning court judge has recognised the strength of the case not to grant planning permission to burn waste on a site which is a haven for wildlife and migrating birds."
A spokesoman for Sutton Council said: "The judicial review will look at whether the planning process for the energy recovery facility has been followed correctly.
"We believe it has and that our decision is sound. We welcome the court's decision to expedite the judicial review so it will be heard as soon as possible."


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China Clears New Path for Economy
As China grapples with slowing growth, the country's new leaders have set priorities for economic reforms. The WSJ's Bob Davis tells us what key changes we can expect.
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I ... the ... I actually there's a sense as the message that they will direct the economy it was less of a dependency on exports and more on domestic consumption ... joining me now is Wall Street Journal's senior editor Bob Davis from Beijing ... bomb since the end of two thousand and eight crisis we've been hearing China I've talked about the need ... to million less than that of currency on exports and more on domestic consumption so what's different this time around ... well I mean I think the rhetoric is were slightly bit stronger I am ... if you only three Jiabao rhetoric not a heckuva lot has changed by your half that ... put the idea of ... a ... stronger rider ... I would share translate one hopes into pledges ... on top of that trip by Xi Jinping to ... a bundle where ... he can enter a new needle much retrace the steps of ... the shopping ... when you re open the economy and a ... steady drumbeat of ... talk about re form so they're setting the bar very high for themselves ... which a wooden half to do with Pena did need to go forward ... so I think that the signs are all in the direction that they're actually ... liked the move as opposed to just talk about what ... can one ... maintenance and is of course urbanization and our ... migration and add migrant workers into into the city centers ... on ... keeping that up though one that act out the extent it's been killing won't that be quite a challenge given the fact that a lot about migration was driven by the exchange ... at infrastructure projects that the government had on hand in the last stimulus ... I would see huge hit two huge huge effort ... you ... were to be hearing a lot more about urbanization over the next step is only ten years in the future on this is ... you know it is answered everything basically bike down to ... to ... ease the way for over a migrants into cities or ... didn't have full rights when they honestly these is the huge undertaking ... may means reforming our land policies which are are just a stacked against farmers ... in means getting out of the rights ... the residents' rights the proper residents' rights to were ... migrants that made it into the city so the kids can come ... and their wives can come and live with them ... I mean it's it's it's a tremendous amount of change ... but it has a huge payoff I mean living in the city getting city type jobs ... these are better than it is the biggest work on the onthe farms ... and then the fewer people there are farms ... the more and more demand there is for those who remained in the wages go up there as well ... it said it is literally what ... you know what's ... the cliche the win win but if you can manage it it is a very powerful and cucumber ... ok and recently we heard about the government considering lines which will and ... I didn't win in you mention the land reforms when it when it is I believe eliminate the middleman and allow developers to ... Billy negotiate directly with the farmers and is this all part of the big picture on in terms of ... in and getting people out of ... the countryside and into the cities ... yet deftly it's it's it's part of it I mean ... if you're a farmer I mean all you have is this tiny piece of land this is what you have ... aam and they get meaning they get paid the I'd just a fraction of what it's worth ... and have almost no rights to appeal the taking of their land ... so ... what's the you know what you're incentive years and that is the hold on to this thing is that she can and to ... protest when you get to ... you know when things turn against you ... so ... I it's yes it's it's a major major change if again if they come through with what they say they can do ... desire to really increase imports how will that affect the lineup of what would the Chinese government really need to do in order to get out more you know I'm more of a reliance ... on imports ... for the simplest way to do is due at ... oh one increase ... at a faster clip ... so are we there was a contradiction then they say they want more imports ... but they also say they can keep the diets that ... of yuan non steady in ... part to know exactly what the Lord has other ways they can increase imports which would be ... opening up more government procurement imports for instance of the ... focus on higher tech to ... attack businesses would mean more imports ... has lots and lots of ways that the simplest would be do I deal with the current state ... a ... lot of people keeping an eye on China ... or what but the next Pakistani thanks Fran much Bob Davis for insights into Knight ... from on that star a pink added Avista dot com I'm Deborah con thanks for watching


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When Sallie Krawcheck got bumped from her top spot at Bank of America last September, she did the logical thing: get on Twitter and start tweeting.
Twitter was certainly not part of her day before Krawcheck was forced out last September as head of BofA's global wealth and investment management group, which included Merrill Lynch. But once she escaped the confines and compliance concerns of her work life at a big bank, Krawcheck was free to join the Twitteratti.
Since joining the advisory board of Gold Bullion International last week, Krawcheck has only ramped up her use of the social-media site. "On gold as a store of value: the gold of the pharaohs is still valuable, but their bonds aren't worth much," Krawcheck wrote Friday on her Twitter feed in answer to a question from writer and investment banker Christopher Whalen.
It was Krawcheck's tenth tweet in less than 24 hours.
As a woman with a Wall Street pedigree, Krawcheck is in good company on Twitter. Women tweet 12% more than men, according to a HubSpot study on gender and Twitter use, and a growing number of women in finance and the advisor world are gaining avid Twitter followings.
So AdvisorOne lists our top five business women (including Krawcheck) who tweet about Wall Street, in reverse order of number of followers as of April 23. We also based our choices on frequency of tweets, quality of posts, professional credentials and what our gut tells us. We actively avoided anyone who is a bona fide member of the chattering class, whether in media or marketing (sorry, @Maria Bartiromo).
Don't like who you see? Then tell us who deserves to be on the list of top women in finance who tweet.
5. Sheryl Garrett
Twitter handle: @SherylGarrett
Followers: 1,639 as of April 23, including @Vanguard_FA and Money Magazine, @MONEY
Who she follows: 1,031, including @AARP and @BillGood01
Offbeat tweet: "Saturday Night Live Calls B.S. On The All-Male Birth Control Panel – REALLY? http://bit.ly/xxTCvC
Official Twitter bio: Founder of the Garrett Planning Network, an international organization of hourly based fee-only advisors. Middle America. http://www.garrettplanningnetwork.com/
4. Sallie Krawcheck
Twitter handle: @SallieKrawcheck
Followers: 3,916 as of April 23, including independent presidential candidate Gov. Buddy Roemer, @BuddyRoemer, and MSNBC host Christopher Hayes, @chrishayes. (Note: on Friday, Krawcheck had just 3,296 followers, giving her an 18.81% boost in followers over the weekend.)
Who she follows: 96, including @NYTimeskrugman and @NancyPelosi
Offbeat tweet: Creativity, innovation peak later in life than most think; oh, thank goodness http://bit.ly/JlDrM2 (via @HarvardBiz)
Official Twitter bio: Past head of Merrill Lynch & Smith Barney….past research analyst….current mom….current crazed UNC basketball fan
3. Cathy Curtis
Twitter handle: @curtisfinancial
Followers: 5,269 as of Monday, including Asset Dedication President @Brent Burns and Millionaire Corner @MillionCorner
Who she follows: 4,949, including @SheCr8sChange and @iSharesETFs
Offbeat tweet: Wow so many things to think about for my new business cards (just ran out!) thanks all tweeps that chimed in. Amazing feedback.
Official Twitter bio: CFP®/Owner of FP firm focusing on women and money. Out of office I will be swimming, practicing pilates, hiking up hills, Sipping Pinot, and devouring books! San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.curtisfinancialplanning.com/
2. Glad M. Perez
Twitter handle: @gladperez
Followers: 11,004 as of Monday, including @FSIwashington and @HighTowerAdvisor
Who she follows: 9,919, including @MonumentWealth, Alexandria, Va.-based wealth manager affiliated with LPL Financial, and comedic actress Betty White @BettyMWhite. (Note: Sallie Krawcheck and Official AARP Tweets also follow Betty White, and now AdvisorOne does, too.)
Offbeat tweet: Charles #Manson Denied Parole, with Next Hearing Set for 2027 http://bit.ly/HBL5Gf
Official Twitter bio: Financial Advisor (LPL Financial with Insight Financial Services), Marketer, Business Owner, Real Estate Agent, Coach, International Traveler, Holistic Healer, Reiki Master, Ordained Minister, Spiritual. Basking Ridge, NJ (USA) · http://www.linkedin.com/in/gladperez
1. Gemma Godfrey
Twitter handle: @GCGodfrey
Followers: 22,085 as of Monday, including @ReidRudiger, Wall Street registered investment advisor Reid & Rudiger, and @howardlindzon, CEO/Co-Founder of Stocktwits
Who she follows: 17,474, including @cripeswatson, BBC parliamentary correspondent Sean Curran, and @WholePlanet, a nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market.
Offbeat tweet: Current market sentiment: "I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure!"
Official Twitter bio: Head of Investment Strategy (at Brooks Macdonald Group); CNBC Contributor; Board Member; Quantum Physicist(!); and MCC Member. London · http://www.theinvestmentinsight.wordpress.com


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