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Spokesman for embattled Belgian archbishop quits, cites loss of trust
The spokesman for Belgium's Roman Catholic leader quit on Tuesday, citing a loss of trust in the archbishop who has caused a storm with harsh comments on AIDS and caring words for some paedophile priests.
Jürgen Mettepenningen, a theologian who became Archbishop André-Joseph Léonard's spokesman in August, announced his decision only days after the prelate agreed to stop speaking in public until Christmas to calm the storm engulfing the Church.
(Image: Jürgen Mettepenningen, 2 Nov 2010/screengrab RTL video)
His resignation reflected growing criticism of Léonard within his own church, where bishops have cautiously spoken out against their leader and lay Catholics are turning increasingly caustic. Politicians have also stepped up criticism of him. It also highlighted the damage that scandals of clerical sex abuse of minors have done to the Church in Europe, especially in Belgium and Ireland where bishops reacted in defensive ways that further angered Catholics and public officials.
"I no longer want, can and will act as spokesman for Archbishop Leonard," said Mettepenningen, 35, in a statement announcing his immediate resignation.
"Archbishop Léonard has sometimes acted like someone who's driving against the traffic and thinks everyone else is wrong," he later told journalists (see full statement in French here). "For three months, I was his GPS but the driver holds the steering wheel and decides which way to go. All too often, I had to indicte that the route should be recalculated. But if the driver continues on his way, if he is blind to the accidents caused, then the GPS doesn't have to wait to be dismissed. It should withdraw by itself because its function has become superfluous."
(Photo: Archbishop André-Joseph Léonard, October 15, 2010/Thierry Roge)
"Archbishop Léonard does not take his leadership duties seriously," Mettepenningen added. "But it is above all his surrealist attitude regarding the turmoil stirred up by his remarks that I take too seriously to still support this."
Léonard, an abrasive outspoken conservative, broke his vow of silence on Monday to defend a comment from last week that prosecuting retired priests on charges of sexual abuse of minors was "a kind of vengeance" on men no longer in pastoral work. In an earlier comment that also triggered an uproar, he called AIDS "immanent justice" for promiscuous behaviour.
The Belgian Church has been reeling since Bruges Bishop Roger Vangheluwe quit in April after confessing to abusing his own nephew sexually for many years and Leonard's predecessor, Cardinal Godfried Danneels, admitted to making mistakes in handling abuse cases. Almost 600 alleged cases of past abuse have been registered since then. The scandals have prompted some bishops to ask whether the Church should reconsider its mandatory celibacy rule.
Losing patience with the bishops' inability to deal with the abuse crisis, the lower house of parliament decided on Thursday to set up a special commission to investigate the scandals. Léonard's comment on paedophile priests prompted Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp to say he "had a problem" with it and to insist that the archbishop spoke only for himself. Léonard is the Catholic primate of Belgium and president of the bishops conference.
The Interdiocesan Pastoral Council (IPB), an association of lay Catholic groups in traditionally Catholic Flanders, denounced Léonard as being out of touch with his own Church. "Leonard doesn't listen to the feelings of the faithful," IPB chairwoman Josian Caproens wrote. "Many inside and outside the Church are very annoyed by his haughty attitude."
European Union President Herman Van Rompuy, a practising Catholic, has also weighed into the crisis in his home Church. He told the Brussels daily Le Soir that he was "shocked, disgusted and angered" by the scandals. "The Church is ready for a reformation," he said. "The real problem is that there isn't any democracy at all in the Church."
(Photo: Herman van Rompuy in Brussels October 29, 2010/Thierry Roge)
Belgian media reported that Léonard planned to write an open letter to all priests in his archdiocese to explain his controversial recent remarks.
We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. For more information on our comment policy, see http://blogs.reuters.com/fulldisclosure/2010/09/27/toward-a-more-thoughtful-conversation-on-stories/
As a Catholic physician, I agree with the EU President that the Roman Catholic Church is ready for, and desperately in need of, reformation.
The Pope and hierarchy can no longer be allowed to be above the law.
I am impressed to read in this article that the lower house of parliament is setting up a special commission to investigate the scandals. I understand that there have been at least 13 suicides in Belgium by victims of priest sex abuse! This is tragic!
Since Pope Benedict and many in the hierarchy have been complicit in the scandal, in what I have read, it may be that the only way to make them accountable would be for the piece of land (1.2 acres) called the Vatican to lose its claim to statehood, and for the Pope to lose his immunity from prosecution.
In this way, all the secret records can be reviewed, crimes can be investigated, abusers can be put in jail and removed from the priesthood, and healing of the victims can begin.
In conclusion, I think there needs to be some form of democracy in the RCC, so that the voices of all of the faithful are listened to by the leaders. Right now, the only voices heard are those of the celibate men in the Vatican and they do not reflect the attitude or message of Jesus to me.
Thankyou for your fine reporting.
Sincerely, Rosemary Eileen McHugh, M.D., Illinois, USA
A bit like Alice in Wonderland. The big surprise here is that there remains one Catholic with scruples. Who knew?
Submitted to the New York Times
Clericalism has often been described as the pursuit of ecclesiastical power at the expense of the laity. It is viewed as an elite caste unaccountable to the People of God.
It is this mindset peculiar to bishops and priests that renders otherwise ordinary good men so insensitive to the moral depravity present in some of their fellows that they will go to any lengths to enable, protect and cover up for them even years after the fact and in the case of ordinary priests renders them incapable of challenging Church leadership in the face of such evil.
Failing to protect the innocent from childhood sexual abuse all those decades ago and enabling further abuse by becoming complicit in covering up for perpetrators makes one wonder whether or not church leaders believe the words of Jesus in the Gospel.
Or is it rather that some do not consider Jesus' words binding if following the words of the Lord embarrass one, causing him to lose statute and authority in the church? Is it a choice between arresting one's advancement in this highly clericalized system and speaking truth to power?
Is it for all of these reasons and more?
This latest example of the abuse of power and authority in the Roman Catholic Church by Cardinal Godfried Danneels, the former leader of the Belgian Church, puts the lie to statements made not so many years ago by members of the hierarchy that the sexual abuse of children by clergymen was uniquely an American phenomenon.
Probably not the half of what has been going on in the Belgian Church is really known at this time. This in a country that is approximately the size of the state of Maryland in square miles.
Here in the United States previously sealed depositions that church authorities never expected to be made public support the fact that attempts at containment know no national boundaries.
Crimes against humanity?
No question.
As such they should be brought before the world court. After all, the Holy See is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child even though it has submitted none of the periodic compliance reports beyond the initial one.
Will the institutional Church take ownership for the complicity of its leadership in covering up for the actions of those who have preyed on the young and their own actions in putting so many more children in harm's way?
To date, have any complicit bishops in the U.S. been sanctioned for their actions?
Rewarded? Yes.
Sanctioned? No.
The crisis continues worldwide while in the U.S. bishops and state Catholic Conferences continue to viciously oppose legislative reform in any state where bills addressing it have been introduced. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Colorado are but a few examples.
Certainly not what one expected when the bishops promised Accountability & Transparency in 2002.
Can the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church be blind to the fact that its actions in continuing on its present course are speeding up an already unprecedented erosion of credibility among the ordinary faithful who want to cling to the belief that church leadership is capable of telling the truth and being accountable for its failures in protecting children?
Is it not this hubris of leadership, this horrific abuse of power that has created the rough seas, that perfect storm in which the Barque of Peter now finds itself floundering?
Or did Jesus' words mandating the protection of children, the most vulnerable among us, include the caveat that his words were binding only if in protecting the children the cost was not too high?
Sister Maureen Paul Turlish
Victims' Advocate
New Castle, Delaware, USA
It seems most Catholics agree that their hierarchy has comprehensively failed them and society.
Whilst the finger can be pointed towards them for the the establishment and the operation of the cover up there remains the issue of repair and restoration of the survivors.
What actions are the laity, the priesthood, nuns and other religious undertaking in that area?
Until some area of the church begins the task of restoring and righting the injustices experienced by the victims the word 'hubris' must also be extended to apply to the laity, the priesthood, nuns and other religious of the Catholic church as their words of anger and disgust become meaningless without undertaking the actions they accuse the hierarchy of.
The Catholic Church is responsible not only for the torture of these innocent victims, but through the ages it has been responsible for the slaughter of millions! From the beginning there has been the sexual abuse of children, Popes and bishops have had wives and mistresses and children.
There were the crusades, the Inquisistion, The concordant with Hitler so that the church is just as responsible as Hitler for the slaughter of the Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses,
Gypsy's, and anyone else that Hitler felt like slaughtering.
And they try to cover up everything they do. or put a different light on it. But we do not have to worry soon God will destroy her as Part of Babylon the Great. So her sins will be exposed and taken care of. Revelation 18:2-8.
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Great recipe, and thank you AliDalt and Killer Tomato for your comments! I would have subbed almond milk and lemon juice for the buttermilk but I was out. I only had one cup of applesauce left so I used that plus water -- I needed about 1.5 cups of water for the batter to mix easily and pour. I also only had whole wheat flour and white sugar, so I used those. Baked in a tradional loaf pan for about 55 minutes and it is delicious and moist! Quite sweet; I might use less sugar next time. Thank you!!
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We didn't really like the bread when made with the buttermilk. We replaced the buttermilk with applesauce and prefer the flavor and texture after the switch. This is a very quick and easy recipe.
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About noon today I and many others saw a Mangrove Cuckoo along Wildlife
Drive. It was hopping around in the mangroves from 2' to 10' off the
water. This place is about 100 yards short of the dike over to the
Indigo Trail and at a pool just off the road on the right.
On another note, the reason I went to the Reserve today was to try to
find again the reported Eurasion Teal. This bird was apparently seen on
the 5th or 6th of Feb. Vince Lucas made mention of a possible Eurasion
Teal at the wildlife sanctuary. (Thanks Vince). I didn't learn of it
until late yesterday, the 9th, and since I live on the island, this
seems a little ridiculous. If it hadn't been for Vince's single posting
and follow-up yesterday, I may have never known of this bird. Now,
there are many people going through the reserve and, I realize the vast
majority are not serious birders, but some are plus there is a very
large staff of docents out along the drive everyday. What I would like
to ask is PEOPLE: PLEASE POST UNUSUAL OR RARE SITINGS ON THE LISTSERVE
- any of them. I thought the reason they were established in the first
place was so everyone could access the info instead having to hear it
word of mouth from your buddy. You don't have to write a missive or a
scientific journal - just get the word out. Not everyone has access to
the internet while they are away, but you could call a local or ask at
the office if a posting could be made.
Last week I was birding over in Texas in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and
had a delightful experience. A part of this was the excellent TEXBIRDS
website which people use and are very conscientious in updating. It
made at least two life birds possible that I have no idea how I would
have seen otherwise.
I did not see the bird today. It was taking for ever for the tide to go
out and there were not many Blue-winged Teal around which I understand
the Eurasian likes to hang out with. Thanks for bearing with my
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Our relationship status with creativity is complicated. To the outsider, we appear to be in a strong, loving relationship. Creativity was identified as the single most important leadership trait for success by a 2010 IBM poll of CEOs worldwide. We celebrate the accomplishments of inventors and strive to be like them by copying their habits and behaviors. However, looks can be deceiving. A 2011 study from the University of Pennsylvania found that even those who say they are looking for creativity react negatively to creative ideas. Our bias against creativity can actually prevent us from even recognizing a creative idea when we see one. Truth be told, we are lucky if we are in an open relationship with creativity.
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We have had our differences with Tennessee's junior U.S. Senator, Bob Corker — particularly over his repeated interventions against the United Auto Workers during the UAW's campaign last year to represent workers at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant. We understood that Corker had been instrumental in attracting the plant to his hometown and that, like numerous other Tennessee figures in both parties, past and present, he had a commitment to the state's Right to Work law, which allows workers to remain independent of union membership.
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In any case, the plant's workers were induced to reject the UAW bid. By now, the matter has receded into our rear-view mirror, especially in view of the fact that the UAW has since been permitted to maintain a presence at the VW plant and to lobby there for eventual recognition.
So we can revert to what had been, by and large, our admiration for Corker's studied attempts to maintain independent views on most matters and to swim against the tide of partisan polarization in Congress, maintaining good communications with the White House and with congressional Democrats.
We are never going to agree 100 percent with either Corker or his GOP Senate colleague, Lamar Alexander, but — even though neither would admit to being covered by the term — both can be considered "moderates" on today's badly skewed political spectrum, as can Haslam, for that matter. Political realities being what they are in red-state Tennessee, they may be the best we can hope for.
We congratulate Corker on taking over the reins of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as we have previously congratulated Alexander on his chairmanship of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Both can provide useful service — and balance to some of the more extreme views in their now-predominant party. In particular, we trust that Corker's counsel on the ever-mounting specter of ISIS and other Middle East issues will be seasoned with the same careful judgment that caused him, correctly, to advise disengagement from full-scale war in Afghanistan and, in particular, from the corrupt regime of Hamid Karzai.
We learned this week that another distinguished Tennessean — John Jay Hooker, former gubernatorial candidate, friend of the Kennedys, orator, and tireless campaigner for unpopular issues — has terminal cancer and will be focusing his formidable mind and will on lobbying for legislation in Nashville to allow individuals the right to voluntary termination of life. We don't necessarily agree with that position, but we admire the courage and invincible determination of Hooker, who once gratified our editorial staff with an extended visit that showed off his good will and his formidable persuasive qualities. We wish him well.


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Around Town: Screenings and events for Father's Day weekend
If Dad's a cinephile, there are several ways to mark Father's Day this weekend. The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood is offering a special docent-led tour of the legendary 1922 complex on Sunday morning. Visitors will get to peek into the dressing rooms, singers' boxes, projection booth and more. See how modern technology was married into a Hollywood landmark. Afterward, there's a screening of "Forever Hollywood," celebrating a century of movie-making with celebrity interviews with such stars as Quentin Tarantino and Clint Eastwood. The 55-minute, 1999 film contains over 400 movie and archival Hollywood history clips. www.americancinematheque.com
Cinefamily marks Father's Day with a matinee screening of Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid." In Chaplin's first feature-length directorial effort, the Tramp adopts an abandoned toddler (Jackie Coogan) he discovers in an alley and raises him to become his sidekick in schemes and cons. www.cinefamily.org
The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica is holding a dad-pleasing James Bond double-feature on Sunday. Sean Connery stars in both 1962's "Dr. No" and 1963's "From Russia With Love." www.americancinematheque.com
UCLA Film & Television Archive wraps up its series "Smooth Operator: The Opulent Eroticism of Radley Metzger" on Friday, with "Score" and "The Image." Actress Lynn Lowry, who was in "Score," will appear. www.cinema.ucla.edu
Saturday's Cinespia screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the 1988 black comedy "Heathers," starring Wynona Rider and Christian Slater. www.cinespia.org
The Outdoor Cinema Food Fest continues Saturday with "Old School" at Exposition Park. www.outdoorcinemafoodfest.com
Photo: The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Credit: Courtesy of L.A. Conservancy


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The College of ACES offers only the Bachelor of Science degree. Students may earn a degree in ACES and a degree offered by another University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign college according to campus rules.
ACES students may officially declare more than one major inthe College of ACES. Earning a second major ususally requires an additional year of study.
Students interested in a secondary field may also wish to earn a minor within the College of ACES.
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Pest Tracker
Exotic Pest Reporting
Barry Rice, sarracenia.com, Bugwood.org
Red (Purple) starthistle
Centaurea calcitrapa
Red (Purple) starthistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) is an invasive plant. It is a native of Europe and was first detected in Washington in 1989.
Centaurea species may produce allelopathic effects and are highly competitive with other plants, often displacing desired vegetation.
Summaries of State Plant Protection Laws and Regulations


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Acosta moved to Milan, the Men´s fashion capital, at the age of 23 to begin his international fashion career. He has represented premium fashion brands including Giorgio Armani, Dolce&Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Ermenegildo Zegna across iconic metropolises including Milan, Paris, Rome, Munich, Hamburg, Athens and Shanghai…
A suit is much more than a piece of fabric. It evokes a feeling, personal connection and story.
Every button, thread, and texture is enthusiastically chosen according to taste and supported by our team of dedicated designers. It is handmade in NAPLES, ITALY, where the avantgarde design meets the antique tradition…
A style for every situation
This is for people who need an exclusive look and want to have a first-class suit for work and business engagements where ultimate confidence matters.
For moments of leisure and everyday wear, this style offers a fresh and sophisticated outfit.
Special Occasions
For those special moments, perhaps your wedding day, or a unique ceremony. You must look your best! These outfits are aimed for days to remember as only a custom-made garment can offer.


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Menlo Fire CCM CERT Disaster Response Drill - 6/22/19
Menlo Park Fire Protection District sponsors a disaster preparedness and response program that spans East Palo Alto, Atherton, Menlo Park and south San Mateo County. This group of volunteers meets regularly to plan, prepare, and train so they will be able to help themselves and their neighbors when a disaster occurs. Every year the CCM organization (www.menlofireCCM.org) puts on a community-wide disaster response practice drill, in each of the three cities within the district. Usually drawing between 75-125 people, these drills are a great way to meet your neighbors, learn a little, and become familiar with all the great opportunities for involvement - "Neighbors Helping Neighbors".
The objective of the CCM Program, led by Emergency Services Specialist & Program Director Michael Ralston, is to "Build a crisis-resilient community". This effort begins and ends with practice! For more information please visit website and sign up for any of the free events or classes offered.
Local CERT Team Prepare for Disaster
Saturday earthquake drill in Atherton drew 100 volunteers
Severe Weather Request - Volunteers may be needed to help sand bagging and community notification efforts
As was the case in the floods in 2012, we may be called upon to support Public Safety in conducting a door to door safety check and hazard notification. If this is requested by the Public Safety leadership, our CERT Team will be notified via text message and will be asked to reply to receive further instructions. If you are willing to make yourself available this weekend, should the need arise, please send and email to firstname.lastname@example.com stating your name, phone number and confirmation of your availability. This will help us in coordinating any operations that may be requested. Please see attached Press Release for more information.
CERT Team - Support Request
There are sand filling locations set up at Menlo Fire Station 77 (1467 Chilco St.) and at Holbrook-Palmer Park.
City Contacts Justin Murphy or Ruben Nino, (650) 330-6300 --> have not requested additional help, but may offer some guidance as to their current needs.
CCM Volunteer RequestCity of East Palo Alto - Support Request
Community Crisis Management team members (both CERT and local COAD) who may be available and willing to support the preparation efforts underway are encouraged to contact the following people:
City Engineer Kamal Fallaha, (650) 906-7482 --> may need help staffing sand bag filling stations in EPA on Saturday and Sunday.
There are two sand filling locations for local residents, located at the City Corp Yard (150 Tara St, East Palo Alto) and around the corner from the Home Depot
This is a volunteer activity, but you are asked to wear your CERT gear as identification.
City of Menlo Park - Information Only
Thank you for your service to your community. Stay safe!
Michael Ralston
Community Crisis Management, Program Director
Menlo Park Fire District, PIO
Severe Weather Advisory
National Weather Service, Bay Area is warning that a significant storm is
headed our way. Light rain is expected to begin Saturday then become heavy
Saturday evening lasting through Sunday. Heavy rainfall may overwhelm waterways
and roadway drainage systems, leading to flooding. High winds from 15-30 mph
are also expected, with gusts up to 40 mph, which may lead to downed trees and
power lines.
Additional flood preparedness tips:
In the event of an emergency, call us by dialing 9-1-1.
Crisis Communications Team InformationMonitor
1) Register at SMC ALERT to receive notifications during urgent or emergency situations. You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages at: https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723485#/login
2) Monitor San Francisquito Creek levels and sign up to receive alerts specific to the creek flood conditions at: http://creek-prod-1456087410.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com/
3) Monitor SF Creek water levels – Palo Alto Creekcam & Creek Monitor at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pwd/creek_monitor/
4) For tips to prepare for a flood, go to: http://www.valleywater.org/Services/DuringAFlood.aspx
5) Use: #CAStorm and #CAFlood
possible, monitor both 147.555 and 440.600 MHz for our own
If you can only monitor one, I would suggest 445.600MHz. If you have a scanner, you might also listen to 444.500 and 146.865MHz.
Please log and report any emergency radio communications you are involved with. If you can not reach anyone on the radio, phone Jon Mosby, or the County.
650-363-4911 County
Jon Mosby, KF6RFQ
email@example.com • 650-326-2230
Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service • ARES/RACES
for Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park
Homeless Shelter Information:
For the Evening of Friday-Sunday, January 6-8th - Emergency shelter beds ARE ACTIVATED due to a significant weather system affecting the County of San Mateo.
If you are assisting a person or family who is in need of shelter, please refer them to the nearest Core Service Agency. The list of Core Service Agencies is available at http://hsa.smcgov.org/emergency-safety-net-assistance-cores. If you are assisting a person or family after business hours, please contact Charlie Hamilton with LifeMoves at (650) 222-9489. *PLEASE NOTE: From Friday, January 5th to Monday, January 9th, 2017, inclement weather referrals will be completed by Patty Hutchinson, (650) 222-4988.
If you have any concerns or questions please contact Trisha Howard at (650) 802-6590 or Ali Shirkhani at (650) 802-7675.
MPFPD Community Crisis Management - 300 Middlefield Rd - Menlo Park, CA 94025
firstname.lastname@example.com - www.menlofirecert.com -
Building a Crisis-Resilient Community
CERT Members: Help Increase Christmas Tree Fire Safety
CERT members will likely recall the dramatic video sown during the basic CERT training class of a Christmas tree virtually exploding into flames due to a short in the electrical wiring of the tree lights. As a CERT member, please help keep your neighbors and family safe this holiday season by remind people of basic safety guidelines, especially when you see anything that looks suspect to you. As a reminder, check out this information from FEMA and the National Fire Protection Association.
From the CDC comes this timely reminder about the hazards associated with prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. If you are traveling to the mountains for skiing, or to colder climes for the holidays, be sure to pack warm clothing, dress in layers, and stay alert for signs of hypothermia.
Warning Signs of Hypothermia
While hypothermia generally occurs at very cold temperatures, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that it can happen even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.
As winter approaches, it's important to know the warning signs of hypothermia and what to do if you notice those signs.
Warnings Signs of Hypothermia
If you must go outside, prevent hypothermia by:
Update Your Clock - Check Your Smoke Alarms
Remember to fall back (move your clocks back one hour) before your go to bed on Saturday, November 4. This is also a good time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector batteries. See this information from FEMA.
Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm
HAM 101 Course 11/5/2016, 9-11AM
Learn the basics you of using a ham radio you need to know.
This session will cover the basic fundamentals of your ham radio usage. It is designed for the new ham that may or may not yet have their radio, but wants to be able to use one well and effectively. If you have not been on the air, yet, or if you just want to brush up, this class is for you.
First Baptist Church of Menlo Park
For additional information: 650-326-2230
FEMA QuakeSmart: EarthQuake Preparedness Program for Business and Organizations
CERT members! Are you also a small business or non-profit employee? If so, you should check out FEMAs QuakeSmart Community Resilience Program for Businesses and Organizations (QuakeSmart). QuakeSmart features streamlined business continuity planning and mitigation project plans with simple, step-by-step tools to help reduce risk and protect employees, customers, and the community where you do business. More than 450 businesses and organizations already enjoy the benefits of QuakeSmart. When you do, you will help your organization become disaster resilient, so you can recover quickly when disasters like earthquakes strike.
Website: www.flash.org/quakesmartcommunity/
PGE Gas Safety Tips
We came across this great page from PGE reminding us of how to deal with natural gas during emergency situations.
Gas safety tips
Safety is our highest priority. Follow these safety tips to keep yourself and your family safe.
National Safety Council Guidelines for a Safe Halloween
For some, the magic of Halloween is veiled in the mystery of faces covered by frightening masks or the glee of toddlers dressed in cute costumes. For others, it's the trick-or-treating, classroom dress-up parties or family trips to a neighborhood haunted house.
For moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.
In 2013, an estimated 6,100 pedestrian deaths and 160,000 medically consulted nonfatal injuries occurred among pedestrians in motor vehicle incidents, according toInjury Facts 2015, the statistical report on unintentional injuries created by the National Safety Council. Read More…


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7th Pay Commission -Railway Board Travelling Allowance Rules
Government if India/Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Railways/ Rail Mantralaya
(Railway Board)
RBE No.138/2017
New Delhi,dated 25.09.2017
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways etc.
(As per Standard Mailing List)
Sub: Travelling Allowance Rules -Implementation of the recommendation of Seventh Central Pay Commission reg.
In partial modification of Board's letter of even number dated 24.08.2017 on the subject, it has been decided by Board that para 2.A (i) & (ii) may be modified to read as under:
'(i) Officers in level 14 and above,while on tour may be entitled for Air Travel in "J"/Business Class.
(ii) all other Officers,otherwise authorised to travel by Air may be entitled to Travel by economy class.'
Further, it has also been decided by Board that in partial modification of item I(vii) of Board's letter No.2015-B-235 dated 21.07.2017, Officers in JAG/SG would be entitled for one way travel by economy class, if required on justification that Air travel is unavoidable. For JAG/SG cases of Air Travel, conditions mentioned in Note under para-22 of Delegation of powers to GM circulated vide Board's letter No.F(X)II-2015/PW/7 dated 12.06.2017 will need to be complied with.
3. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.
(Sonali Chaturvedi)
Dy.Director Finance (Estt)
Railway Board
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SMEG Delivery
This is one of our favourite delivery lorries and we'll deliver to a lucky customer this afternoon ….
We offer free delivery and connection of SMEG within 15 miles of the shop which includes Oakham, Stamford, Uppingham, Melton and Market Harborough. For more details please pop into the shop on Oakham High Street or call us on (01572) 722240.
Knights of Oakham is an electrical retailer based on Oakham High Street and has been serving the local community since 1934.
We stock a wide range of TVs, DVD players, audio and Hi-Fi equipment, Fridges, Freezers, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, telephones and a full range of small electrical appliances. As a member of Euronics, Europe's biggest electrical buying group we can offer a wide range of products and brands at great prices.
Our team offer FREE local delivery within a 15 mile radius on most large appliances. We can also connect and take away and dispose of your old appliance too if required. Delivery within 24 hours for stock items. For more details please see us in the shop (33-37 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AH) or call us on 01572 722240.


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PART 6: Are physically punished children better behaved?
By Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D.
Parents use physical punishment primarily to reduce undesirable child behavior in the present and to increase desirable child behavior in the future. Decades of social and behavioral science research studies indicate the following about these parental goals.
Because there have been numerous studies on these topics, it has been possible for researchers to conduct meta-analyses of several related studies to determine the average strength of the findings.
The research findings on the short-term effectiveness of physical punishment in achieving child compliance are mixed. A meta-analysis of five studies examining children's immediate compliance with physical punishment found a positive effect on average.
However, the findings were highly inconsistent in that one of the studies found no effect and another found that children were less likely to comply when physically punished. In one of these studies, the authors concluded that "there was no support for the necessity of the physical punishment" to change children's behavior.
The research to date also indicates that physical punishment does not promote long-term, internalized compliance. Most (85 percent) of the studies included in a meta-analysis found physical punishment to be associated with less moral internalization of norms for appropriate behavior and long-term compliance. Similarly, the more children receive physical punishment, the more defiant they are and the less likely they are to empathize with others.
Parents often use physical punishment when their children have behaved aggressively, such as hitting a younger sibling, or antisocially, such as stealing money from parents. Thus it is particularly important to determine whether physical punishment is effective in achieving one of parents' main goals in using it, namely to reduce children's aggressive and antisocial behaviors over time.
In a meta-analysis of 27 studies, every study found physical punishment was associated with more, not less, child aggression. A separate meta-analysis of 13 studies found that 12 of them documented a link between physical punishment and more child antisocial behavior.
Similarly, in recent studies conducted around the world, including studies in Canada, China, India, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and the United States, physical punishment has been associated with more physical aggression, verbal aggression, physical fighting and bullying, antisocial behavior, and behavior problems generally.
The conclusion to be drawn from these studies is that, contrary to parents' goals when using it, the more parents use physical punishment, the more disobedient and aggressive their children will be.
It is no wonder then that most people jailed for violent crimes have long histories of being frequently physically punished as children.
We encourage your comments and opinions below.
The NEW Confident Parenting is a book that discusses many of the issues surrounding the use of physical punishment and offers an entire program for raising children without ever having to use physical punishment.
The Effective Black Parenting and Los Ninos Bien Educados parenting programs provide similar guidance from cultural perspectives on hitting children.


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TOKYO — Police in Kyoto have charged a man with violating copyright law for illegally uploading Angelina Jolie starrer "Wanted" to the Internet using Winny P2P file-sharing software.
The bust, the first of its kind in Japan, could lead to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to ¥10 million ($96,154).
Kazushi Hirata, 33, confessed that he uploaded the film, which was probably camcorded in a U.S. theater, and added the Japanese subtitles. He is believed to be involved in the distribution of many other pirated pics.
"Wanted" was released in Japan on Saturday.
The Japan and Intl. Motion Picture Copyright Assn. (Jimca) alerted the police to illegal uploads in July. "This year, Jimca has identified more than 30 movie files that have been uploaded to Winny before their Japan release dates," said the org's exec director, Yasutaka Iiyama.


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BEAUTIFUL BIG SIZE HANDCRAFTED. RECLAIMED BARN WOOD CHRISTMAS TREE YARD ORNAMENT/DECOR. These are made to order and each will vary because of the large assortment of reclaimed barn wood we use to build them. They come in 3 different sizes and each one will have a cast iron star at the top which will look aged & have some rust. They are built with the stake attached and the edges are just right to wrap lights around which is what we do. Perfect for the RUSTIC, COUNTRY, ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, FARMHOUSE setting. Please allow 2 wks for production time. These would look BEAUTIFUL for the Winter WEDDING, add some rice lights. & set up outside where the bride & groom will have their pictures taken. You will absolutely LOVE these and will probably want a set for the backyard as well to enjoy. They make WONDERFUL gifts for your neighbors, family, friends, pastors (church) & co-workers. Measurements from the top to the bottom of the tree-stake is not included in measurement. LARGE: 50″H x 42″W MEDIUM: 43″H x 34″W SMALL: 32″H x 27″W. Please ask for a quote. PLEASE view all the pictures provided as they are an important part of the description. We strive for excellent service. The item "Reclaimed Barn Wood CHRISTMAS TREE YARD ART Country Christmas Trees Yard Decor" is in sale since Monday, April 3, 2017. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Holiday & Seasonal Décor\Christmas & Winter\Yard Décor". The seller is "leturlightsoshine" and is located in Rochelle, Illinois. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Brand: OURS
- Type: Tree
- Features: Reclaimed Barn Wood-Staked-Cast Iron Star
- Material: Barn Wood Cast Iron
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


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Hair Do Zoo is the first Specialty Children's Hair Salon in Canada that started in 1987, in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and is still owned and operated by hairstylist and entrepreneur, Majda Ficko.
Hair Do Zoo is the first Specialty Children's Hair Salon in Canada that started in 1987, in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and is still owned and operated by hairstylist and entrepreneur, Majda Ficko.
MAJDA FICKO – a Licensed Hairstylist, opened her first company, an upscale adult hair salon (MAJDA & COMPANY) in the trendy Osborne Village in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Her ability to communicate and develop relationships with her clients soon saw the clients bringing their children for monthly haircuts.
However, this chaos served to stimulate Majda's imagination and the idea for a specialty hair salon for children soon began developing in her mind. Then, in 1987, Majda opened Canada's first ever specialty "kids only" hair salon, the Hair Do Zoo. Due to its popularity and overwhelming demand Majda opened a second kid's salon location with plans of franchising.
"Most children are frightened and intimidated by adult surroundings and most hairstylists were not trained or qualified to cut children's hair."
Kids go wild about the Hair Do Zoo… and at the same time get a perfect and trendy haircut by licensed and experienced hairstylists who care about kids and quality hair care.
The specialty salon creates a comfortable atmosphere for children ages 13 and under by offering special children's chairs shaped like elephants, seals, horses and frogs. Our animal styling chairs are specially designed for safety and comfort of children and ease of access for stylists. Our latest addition includes specialty Batman and Spiderman Car Chairs with more kids car chairs coming soon!
In addition, a friendly alligator gobbles up the wet towels while cartoons, fun mirrors, a candy counter and a pre-teen section help the kids to remain still and calm and happy.
Our hairstylists are highly trained and qualified to work with children to make the hair-cutting experience fun for kids and relaxing for parents.
Hair Do Zoo has consistently won "Best place for kid's haircuts" 14 years running by Winnipeg Parent Magazine and is proud of its high retention of loyal clients and staff. Most of the staff has been with the salon over 15 years and some up to the 25th year, and are now servicing a second generation of clientele.
To complement the hair salon, Majda started Olen Skin Care Corporation, a company to formulate and manufacture all-natural products for babies and children. Her most notable product is her award winning all natural diaper cream, Baby Butz, which she developed for her disabled child. It's now licensed by Health Canada, and has been included in gift packages at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.


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I sat down with Daniella, our middle daughter, and we had a look though the latest Father's Day campaign in support of FFA UKs Take Five.
We try to make sure that our children have an all round financial education. It's not about scaring our kids about money, but need to make sure that they are aware of the good and bad points about money.
One of the big issues with money is losing it. Not because it's got stuck down the back of the sofa or through debt, but from financial fraud.
As Daniella has her own hole in the wall card and is gaining more and more independence regularly, it is important that she knows how to protect herself and her money.
The thing is, it appears is that we don't just have to keep an eye out for fraudsters! The kids are up to tricks as well!
Dads are getting tricked
Our little rascals are playing tricks to get their own way and the FFA UK is encouraging men across the UK to be on high alert this Father's Day. While our guard is down, the best fraudsters (our little bundles of jot) are likely to be taking advantage!
To show how much men really are to being tricked, One Poll carried out research with 1,000 children aged 6-12 years to show how easily Dads can be double-crossed by their children.
The top five ways our mini masters manipulate their dads are:
- Smiling sweetly (41%)
- Offering a hug (40%)
- Saying please and thank you (35%)
- Trying to make Dad laugh (20%)
- Saying they've done well at school (15%)
(It's 1 and 5 that are used in my household!!)
Problem is, it's not just the kids you need to be watching our for! They are not acting alone with 35% saying they team up with their Mum to trick their Dad. They are using phrases like, "Mum said I could" (43%) and "Mum always lets me" (33%).
It just goes to show that kids are already savvy enough to play the parents against each other to try and get what they want. Sound familiar?
Financial fraud
So, it appears that kids are able to get us dads around their little finger. But what about when it comes to financial fraud?
Many people believe they are unlikely or highly unlikely to fall victim, despite national figures showing that 31% are caught out each year.
Over two-thirds (67%) of men believe it will never happen to them as they are confident they know what they're doing when it comes to avoiding financial scammers.
FFA UK is asking the public to help protect themselves from financial fraud by remembering some simple advice:
- Never disclose security details, such as your PIN or full banking password
- Don't assume an email, text or phone call is authentic
- Don't be rushed – a genuine organisation won't mind waiting
- Listen to your instincts – you know if something doesn't feel right
- Stay in control – don't panic and make a decision you'll regret
Fraud Man
Or you could even take Daniella's approach. She has drawn what she thinks could prevent financial fraud (she's certainly got some imagination!)
While Fraud Man may have a cool hat and cape, it's his Spam Ray that will cut down on fraud.
Daniella told me that the Spam Ray has some kind of infrared beam that can detect fraudulent activity in the air waves. So, if you get a text and you're not sure if it's legit, point the Spam Ray at your phone and it'll give off a beeping noise to alert you something's not quite right. Same goes for phone calls and emails too.
While her imagination has run wild on what could prevent fraud, instead of rushing out to buy a Spam Ray (other brands are available) you can use your own sense of judgement. Make sure that the communication you've received is legitimate and let the sirens go off in your head before giving out any personal sensitive information.
For more information on Take Five and how to protect yourself from fraud visit www.financialfraudaction.org.uk
You can connect with them on Twitter using @TakeFive or see what they're doing on Facebook.
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Ricky Willis is the original Skint Dad. A money-making enthusiast, father, and husband to Naomi. He is always looking for unique ways to earn a little extra.


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Related: Cloud, News
Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc. (Optimal), an award-winning SAP services partner, today announced the opening of Optimal Labs, a state-of-the-art facility featuring a wide array of integrated SAP industry, line of business, analytical, and technical products where existing and prospective customers can experience live demonstrations of the very latest SAP solutions, build business cases for investing in SAP, test enhancements to their existing SAP landscapes, and learn first hand how Mobility, Enterprise Performance Management, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud, Analytics and the power of SAP HANA can drive process improvements, efficiency gains, competitiveness and profits.
Said Optimal CEO Gurvendra Suri, "The pace of change in business today is equalled only by the blistering speed of technological innovation. Investing in technology is vital to success, but an ever-shifting technology environment can make the decision process difficult and time consuming. As one of the largest consulting firms in North America focused exclusively on SAP solutions and services, Optimal is committed to leveraging our extensive industry expertise and broad SAP experience to deliver maximum value and measurable ROI for our clients. Our investment in Optimal Labs is a natural extension of this commitment, providing a cutting edge, one-stop environment for our customers to test their current and future SAP applications, benchmark application performance, explore and experiment with HANA, Mobility, Enterprise Performance Management, Analytics and the Cloud and develop a bullet-proof business case and strategic plan for rapidly implementing SAP."
At Optimal Labs, businesses and public organizations of all sizes can:
- Evaluate the latest in SAP solutions to see first-hand how business process requirements can be configured within a live SAP system.
- Get real-life demonstrations of SAP best practices to understand how SAP is typically configured to handle standard processes.
- Gain insight into the power of integration among various SAP platforms, applications, technology components, and non-SAP systems.
- See SAP HANA in action stand alone or in a tightly integrated environment that shows how data flows from Core ERP to BW to EPM to SAP HANA.
- Explore the powerful possibilities of extending SAP solutions to mobile devices.
- Map out a strategic plan for cloud migration private, public, hybrid or managed hosting.
"One of our members' major concerns is figuring out how SAP's HANA strategy applies to them and can benefit their businesses," ASUG CEO Bridgette Chambers said. "Optimal has created something innovative and unique here that I am certain can bring tremendous value to our members in helping them determine what return on investment a HANA strategy would bring to their companies."
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For Advisors
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Employers who interview candidates for their open positions want to get as much information about the candidate as possible. Ideas, opinions, abilities, achievements, work history, personality, work habits and knowledge of the job are all topics for discussion during the interview. Prospective employers are gauging maturity, professionalism, knowledge, skills and character. Currently employed candidates can expect to be asked questions about why they are considering changing jobs and should be prepared with thoughtful, considerate and professional answers.
Be Truthful But Tactful
When asked why you are considering a job change, don't lie but don't reveal everything either. If you can't stand your boss and that has driven you to look for another job, definitely don't reveal that in an interview. Don't bad-mouth your boss or speak negatively of your current job in any way. Figure out tactful ways to explain your job search, such as, "I am very interested in the opportunities described in your opening that haven't been part of my current position."
Avoid Appearing Desperate
No matter how much you need or want to change jobs, avoid any appearance of desperation during interviews. The ideal tone and appearance during interview conversation is calm, friendly, polite, professional and relaxed. Do not use phrases such as "I really want …" or "I really need …" or "I have to …." Desperation raises concern and suspicion and is not appropriate in a job search.
Keep Answers Short
Don't spend a lot of time on questions about why you are considering a job change. Respond briefly in a positive way, such as, "I am very interested in your opening here" or "I believe my skills and background are a very good fit for this opening." Instead of a lengthy explanation, just give a short and positive statement of your interest in the opening for which you are interviewing. If the interviewer persists with more than two questions about why you are looking for another job, ask what concerns the interviewer has about your job change and reassure him of your satisfaction with your current position and your strong interest in the opening.
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When asked why you are considering a job change, it is a good opportunity to ask the interviewer about concerns surrounding this topic. Questions such as "Are you concerned about job-hopping?" or "Do you have a lot of employees who have been here a long time?" show your interest in the interviewer's concerns.
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Like 2005's Capote, Infamous opens in 1959 with the titular author (played by Toby Jones) at the high-point of his creative powers and celebrity. Openly gay at a time when it was far from acceptable, Capote was a socialite's socialite -- an irrepressible gossip and a top Hollywood screenwriter in addition to his success as a novelist. Life was grand when he noticed a small article in the New York Times about the brutal, inexplicable slaying of the Clutters, a wealthy Kansas farming family.
Realizing the case's potential for being the basis of his next book, Capote travels to Kansas to investigate. He is accompanied by fellow author and childhood best friend Nelle Harper Lee (Sandra Bullock), author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The garishly garbed Capote in Kansas is the ultimate fish out of water, the city mouse visiting the country mice. The locals, whether they mean to insult him or not, are so disturbed by his appearance and his high-pitched voice that they repeatedly call him "lady" or "ma'am."
Initially spurned by plain-spoken police chief Alvin Dewey (Jeff Daniels), Capote and Nelle eventually win over the locals and get them to talk about the case and the Clutters. When the police finally capture the killers – Perry Smith (the new 007, Daniel Craig) and Dick Hickock (Les Pace) – Capote is hellbent on interviewing them.
After getting Smith and Hickock to open up for his still untitled book, Capote develops a very close bond with Smith. Both men share a troubled, lonely childhood and an artistic sensibility. Their friendship blooms into something deeper and far more romantic than expected, which only complicates the author's approach to the book and his relationship with longtime lover Jack Dunphy (John Benjamin Hickey).
Smith and Hickock are doomed to die on the gallows, an ending which tears at Capote since it's good for his book but bad for his heart. In the end, the writer has been so corrupted and devastated by his time in Kansas and his relationship with Smith that the eventual novel, In Cold Blood, proves to be the last book he ever produces. He has destroyed himself.
Comparisons between this film and Capote are inevitable and largely justified. Both films have elements that they handle better than the other. But the central problem with Infamous is that it makes text what Capote had wisely made subtext. Infamous lacks the nuance, subtlety and emotional heft of its counterpart.
Its choppy pacing, thumbnail characterizations and overall smallness makes Infamous feel more like a very good HBO telepic rather than a big-screen endeavor. Repeated cutaways to mock interviews with Capote's friends and rivals only adds to the overall artificial (almost Down With Love) feel of the film.
Another major flaw is that the key relationship between Capote and Smith doesn't resonate as strongly as it should have, although the dynamic between the imposing Craig and the elfish Jones is better than the pairing of Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman and Clifton Collins, Jr. in Capote. The earlier film, though, did a better job in crafting the couple's relationship. Things that went unsaid had even more power than what was spoken between them. Not so here.
Infamous spells everything out, right down to an awkward scene where Smith utters something along the lines of, "We've really connected, haven't we?" Unfortunately, none of the emotional depth and psychological complexity that marked their relationship in Capote is evident here. Thus, we don't really feel the love that Capote has for Smith. In the end, Smith's death and the author's self-destruction lack impact.
Craig's performance strikes the right balance of vulnerability and volatility, but you never quite believe him falling for or being manipulated by Capote. He seems too world-weary and smart for Capote's tricks.
Fortunately, the sibling-like bond between Capote and Nelle works thanks to strong performances by both Jones and Bullock. While Jones doesn't quite have the subtlety that marked Hoffman's performance, his physical and vocal similarity to the real Capote is eerie. Bullock plays a mature supporting role here, imbuing the author of To Kill a Mockingbird with the grace and warmth we expect her to possess.
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Moment Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero grabs assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis around neck
This is the moment Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero grabs a female assistant referee around the back of the neck during a dispute over a throw-in.
The Argentinian forward is seen putting his left on on Sian Massey-Ellis during last night's 1-0 win over Arsenal.
Today it has been revealed that the striker will not be punished for the incident, which has prompted anger from those in football, as well as sports writers and an MP.
Meanwhile City manager Pep Guardiola defended his player, insisting the striker's action was clearly not aggressive.
He said: 'Come on guys, Sergio is the nicest person I have met in my life. Look for problems in other situations, not in this one.'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was seen grabbing a female assistant referee around the back of the neck during a dispute over a throw-in
Sergio Aguero complained to assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis over a throw-in decision before the incident
Guardiola leapt to Aguero's defence, claiming the Argentine is the 'nicest person' he's ever met
Sian Massey-Ellis was the assistant referee running the line in the game between Manchester City and Arsenal. Here she is pictured during a Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United in 2019
Though Guardiola leapt to the defence of his player, Ian Wright, speaking on Match of the Day was less impressed, and branded Aguero's actions 'unnecessary' and 'patronising'.
Aguero was certainly taking a chance. Chris Foy, the former Premier League referee, said: 'The key words are "aggressive" and "confrontational." The laws state, "it's not unusual for players to come into contact with officials.
'As long as this is done courteously and not in an aggressive or confrontational manner there is no requirement for a referee to take action".'
Others on Twitter also reacted, included Good Morning Britain presenter and Arsenal fan Piers Morgan, who said: 'Erm, what is Aguero doing here? And why wasn't he sent off for it?'
Sports and entertainment writer Kevin Palmer also tweeted about the incident, saying: 'We have not heard the last of this. Sergio Aguero out of order here.'
Others to tweet about it included Labour MP for Tooting, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, who described his actions as 'completely unacceptable', while British singer Anne Marie added: 'Sorry but not sorry why is Sergio Aguero touching the lines woman like that! Ergh disgusting.'
The incident was also a talking point after the game on Sky Sports.
In Sky Sport's post-match coverage, Aguero's former team-mate Micah Richards said the incident 'didn't look good.
He said: 'He didn't need to do it really. You have to respect the officials. I think she deals with the situation really well.
'He'll know better. I don't think we need to go over the top on it but he shouldn't be touching the officials, it doesn't look good.'
Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards said the incident 'didn't look good' on his former team-mate
Massey-Ellis was the subject of sexist jibes which cost presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys their jobs at Sky Sports in 2011.
Keys and Gray left their roles with Sky after derogatory off-air comments about the female official's ability to run the line, and the ability of women to officiate football matches in general, were picked up in January 2011 when they thought their microphones were off.
'Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her,' Keys said prior to the Premier League match between Wolves and Liverpool.
Gray replied: 'Can you believe that? A female linesman. That's exactly why I was saying; women don't know the offside rule.'
Keys then added: 'Of course they don't……urrghhh. The game's gone mad.'
Massey-Ellis later spoke in depth about the incident during an interview with the Times, where she says she told Keys 'he should have known better' when the presenter called to apologise.
Massey-Ellis was the subject of sexist jibes which cost presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys their jobs at Sky Sports in 2011. She was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours for her services to football
Massey-Ellis officiates in the Premier League. Here she is pictured in July 2020 as an assistant referee in a game between Aston Villa and Arsenal
'When Richard rang to apologise on behalf of both of them, and he said, "I'm sorry", I just said, "For me, I thought you would know better", Massey-Ellis told The Times.
'In their position, they should have known that just to be on that pitch I must have gone through so much. So much scrutiny, so much training, so many challenges, so much game pressure. I'm not there without being tried and tested over many years.
'I wasn't really angry. I am not really an angry person. I was just disappointed in their attitude.'
However, Keys tweeted in response to the article to insist the assistant referee dismissed the incident as 'only banter' during their conversation before claiming she also thanked him for 'not showing the one I cocked up really badly'.
Massey-Ellis was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours for her services to football.
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The fate of two free-speech cases illustrates the Supreme Court's divisions on key constitutional issues
The United States Supreme Court ended its term Monday with two major First Amendment decisions. In the first, the Court struck down a California law that sought to prohibit the sale of violent video games to minors. The ruling prompted strong dissents from one of the Court's most conservative members, Justice Clarence Thomas, and one of its most liberal members, Justice Stephen Breyer, who rarely agree on anything. It also once again brought out the latent parent in Justice Samuel Alito.
The second major decision Monday, involving an Arizona campaign finance law, offered a series of reminders--of the Court's dubious Ctizens United ruling, of its passionate embrace of broad First Amendment principles in political cases, and of the challenges clean-election advocates face in reforming the system. The Court's conservatives, in a far-reaching 5-4 ruling, struck down a legislative scheme designed to reduce political corruption by providing "matching funds" from public coffers to candidates who eschew private contributions.
The violent video game case, styled Brown v. Entertainment Merchants' Assn, has gotten a lot of coverage over the years, because so many minors play violent video games, and because one of California's justifications was that there is an "interactive" feature in playing the games that distinguishes it from typical objects of First Amendment law. In other words, because kids are actually pulling a trigger on their hand-held consoles to kill their on-screen targets, California argued that it had a broader and more compelling interest in limiting the sales of violent games to minors.
No dice, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in a memorable opinion. "Reading Dante is unquestionably more cultured and intellectually edifying than playing Mortal Kombat," he noted in Footnote 4. "But these cultural and intellectual differences are not constitutional ones. Crudely violent video games, tawdry TV shows, and cheap novels and magazines are no less forms of speech than The Divine Comedy." The games are not pornography, the majority concluded, and thus aren't susceptible to legal precedent that keeps porn away from minors. And with that, the Court turned to California's justification for infringing upon the rights of minors to buy Call of Duty. Justice Scalia wrote:
The State's evidence is not compelling. California relies primarily on the research of Dr. Craig Anderson and a few other research psychologists whose studies purport toshow a connection between exposure to violent video games and harmful effects on children. These studies have been rejected by every court to consider them, and with good reason. They do not prove that violent video games cause minors to act aggressively (which would at least be a beginning). Instead, "[n]early all of the research is based on correlation, not evidence of causation, and most of the studies suffer from significant, admitted flaws in methodology."
In the view of the Court, all those concerned about the effects of violent video games--federal and state legislators, educators, social scientists, and parents--are unduly fearful, for violent video games really present no serious problem. Spending hour upon hour controlling the actions of a character who guns down scores of innocent victims is not different in "kind" from reading a description of violence in a work of literature.
The Court is sure of this; I am not. There are reasons to suspect that the experience of playing violent video games just might be very different from reading a book, listening to the radio, or watching a movie or a television show.
Justice Breyer, in dissent, took the argument one step further. He would have upheld the California statute as a compelling response to a legitimate problem that was less about the high art of first amendment principles and more about the ability of government to steer its young citizens away from potentially damaging activities. He wrote:
California's law imposes no more than a modest restriction on expression. The statute prevents no one from playing a video game, it prevents no adult from buying a video game, and it prevents no child or adolescent from obtaining a game provided a parent is willing to help. All it prevents is a child or adolescent from buying, without a parent's assistance, a gruesomely violent video game of a kind that the industry itself tells us it wants to keep out of the hands of those under the age of 17.
If the Entertainment Merchants Assn decision gave minors the right to buy violent games under first amendment principles, the Court's decision in the Arizona case, Arizona Free Enterprise v. Bennett, took away from state legislators the ability to try to do something creative about the influence of private money in state political campaigns. The AFE ruling is simply another brick in the wall this Court recently has established to prevent meaningful campaign reform. It will have significant impact upon the existing campaign finance laws of other states and no doubt will chill efforts to construct new ways to confront the age-old question of money's corrupting influence on power.
To Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, these concerns evidently are beyond the scope of the Constitution or the Court's power to interpret it. He declared that Arizona's "matching funds" law was constitutionally unfair to "privately financed candidates" because it gave their opponents public funds. Creating such financial equality by legislative fiat, Justice Roberts wrote, imposed an unconstitutional burden on privately-funded candidates and thus unlawfully impinged upon their free speech rights. The Constitution, the chief justice wrote, does not allow the state to "increase the speech of some at the expense of others."
One way to track the Court's ideological divide-- so familiar now in these politically-charged cases-- is to measure the justices' analysis about the effect of the Arizona law. Chief Justice Roberts wrote: "Laws like Arizona's matching funds provision that inhibit robust and wide-open political debate without sufficient justification cannot stand." But Justice Elena Kagan, who wrote the dissent on behalf of herself and the Court's three other progressives, came down precisely on the other side of that equation. In her view, it was the majority's opinion, and not the Arizona statute, which would preclude robust political debate. Justice Kagan wrote:
A person familiar with our country's core values--our devotion to democratic self-governance, as well as to "uninhibited, robust, and wide-open" debate, might expect this Court to celebrate, or at least not to interfere with, the second State's success. But today, the majority holds that the second State's system--the system that produces honest government, working on behalf of all the people--clashes with our Constitution. The First Amendment, the majority insists, requires us all to rely on the measures employed in the first State, even when they have failed to break the stranglehold of special interests on elected officials.
And that's how the Court's 2010-2011 term ended. With a great deal of divisiveness over core constitutional issues, with a same-planet, different-world approach to the import of legal precedent and the factual records below, and with no meaningful sense that things are likely to get any better any time soon.
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The ruling prompted an interesting concurrence from Justice Alito, who has established himself, this term especially, as the Court's societal conscience. Although he agreed with the result, he warned his colleagues that they were dismissing California's concerns a little too quickly. On behalf of millions of parents all across the country, Justice Alito wrote:
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