Merkel speaks up for embattled German president
Chancellor Angela Merkel defended the beleaguered President Christiancheap wholesale jewelryWulff on Monday, as the head of state is struggling with a deepening loan scandal.
"The president is doing a great job and the things that have been brought up are being explained by him personally," said Merkel during her visit in Kosovo. "He has my full support."
Criticism intensified over the weekend as Wulff admitted to having failed to disclose a half-million-euro (650,000 U.S. dollars) private home loan on favorable terms he received while serving as the state premier of the northern German state of Lower Saxony betweenjewelry stores 2003 and 2010.
The president said he should have acknowledged the home loan sooner despite having nothing to hide because the matterdiscount fashion jewelry was private, saying he regrets that his handling of the issue may have created the "wrong impression."
Wulff has served as president for 18 months after his predecessor Horst Koehler resigned over heavy criticism about undiplomatic comments he made on Germany'scheap silver jewelry military role in the world.
2011年12月20日星期二
2011年11月29日星期二
Egypt ends first day of key parliamentary vote with high turnout
Egypt ends first day of key parliamentary vote with high turnout
Polling stations in nine provinces across Egypt closed at 9 p.m. on Monday after a two-hour extension wholesale fashion jewelrydue to the high turnout in the first stage of the country's historic parliamentary elections.
At the start of the vote at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT), voters queued up at polling stations in Cairo. The turnout was high. "Today, nearly 1,000 voters cast their votes here," said a judge at a polling station specially for women in downtown Cairo on Monday evening. "No violations were reported."
By Monday evening, many electoral workers were still busy receiving voters despite a slight decline in the turnout. Abdel Ibrahim, chairman of the High Judicialcheap jewelry Elections Commission, told reporters late Monday that the voting was smooth except that three polling stations were closed due to clashes.
About 17 million eligible voters are expected to go to 3,809 polling stations in the ninewholesale jewelrygovernorates in the first stage. Around 2,357 independent candidates will contest 57 seats, while 1, 452 party candidates will compete for 112 seats.
The People's Assembly polls are held over three stages, each with a run-off one week after the vote. The whole vote will be finished on Jan. 10 and the final results will befashion jewelry announced by Jan. 13.
Polling stations in nine provinces across Egypt closed at 9 p.m. on Monday after a two-hour extension wholesale fashion jewelrydue to the high turnout in the first stage of the country's historic parliamentary elections.
At the start of the vote at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT), voters queued up at polling stations in Cairo. The turnout was high. "Today, nearly 1,000 voters cast their votes here," said a judge at a polling station specially for women in downtown Cairo on Monday evening. "No violations were reported."
By Monday evening, many electoral workers were still busy receiving voters despite a slight decline in the turnout. Abdel Ibrahim, chairman of the High Judicialcheap jewelry Elections Commission, told reporters late Monday that the voting was smooth except that three polling stations were closed due to clashes.
About 17 million eligible voters are expected to go to 3,809 polling stations in the ninewholesale jewelrygovernorates in the first stage. Around 2,357 independent candidates will contest 57 seats, while 1, 452 party candidates will compete for 112 seats.
The People's Assembly polls are held over three stages, each with a run-off one week after the vote. The whole vote will be finished on Jan. 10 and the final results will befashion jewelry announced by Jan. 13.
2011年11月3日星期四
Greek PM backs off idea of Europe bailout vote
Greek PM backs off idea of Europe bailout vote
PRIME Minister George Papandreou said yesterday that he would scrap a referendum on Greece's bailout lifeline if the conservative opposition agreed to back the package in parliament.
Events in Athens gathered speed a day after Papandreou held a bruising meeting in France with German and French leaders, who told him Athens would not receive a cent more in aid until it voted to meet its commitments under the bailout deal.
"I will be glad even if we don't go to a referendum, which was never a purpose in itself. I'm glad that all this discussion has at least brought a lot of people back to their senses," he said in a speech to his cabinet. "If the opposition comes to the table to back the bailout, a referendum is not needed."
The conservative opposition and some lawmakers within Papandreou's socialist party PASOK demanded some kind of unity government which would push through parliament the 130 billion-euro rescue,,cheap adidas shoes, Greece's last financial lifeline.
Under intense pressure at home and from the leaders of Germany and France, Papandreou softened his insistence that the Greek people should decide in a referendum whether to accept the bailout, which demands yet more austerity.
Conservative leader Antonis Samaras led calls for a new government.
"I'm asking for the formation of a temporary, transitional government with an exclusive mandate to immediately hold elections," Samaras said in a statement. "And the ratification of the bailout deal from the current parliament."
Papandreou responded by welcoming the decision by Samaras to drop his previous opposition to the bailout package, which eurozone leaders nailed down only last week as they tried to prevent the bloc's debt crisis from running out of control. Papandreou reiterated that Greece's eurozone membership was not in question and that heading to elections immediately would entail a big risk of the country going bankrupt.
Greeks have fiercely opposed the spending cuts, tax hikes and job losses that have been the price of financial aid from the IMF and EU to tackle its huge debt and budget deficit.Moncler women's jackets This has led to a wave of strikes and outbreaks of violence on the streets of Athens.
A spokesman for the New Democracy Party said a transitional government should not be composed of party politicians. He declined to elaborate. However,discounted designer handbags the idea appeared to be gaining ground within Papandreou's own party.
A small group of senior PASOK lawmakers are preparing a proposal for a coalition government headed by former European Central Bank Vice President Lucas Papademos, a Greek.
Officials said Papandreou, who also called a vote of confidence in his government today, was not resigning and would await the result of the talks with New Democracy.,Moncler men jackets, "There is no resignation by the prime minister," one official said.
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos broke ranks with Papandreou, coming out against holding the referendum after the meeting with the German and French leaders.
Chaos over Greece's role in the eurozone swept financial markets with early losses in stocks and the euro turning to gains on hopes Athens might ditch its referendum plans. The Greek stock exchange rose 5 percent on speculation the referendum would be abandoned, with the index of bank shares soaring 15 percent. World stocks gained 0.9 percent after earlier being sharply lower.
PRIME Minister George Papandreou said yesterday that he would scrap a referendum on Greece's bailout lifeline if the conservative opposition agreed to back the package in parliament.
Events in Athens gathered speed a day after Papandreou held a bruising meeting in France with German and French leaders, who told him Athens would not receive a cent more in aid until it voted to meet its commitments under the bailout deal.
"I will be glad even if we don't go to a referendum, which was never a purpose in itself. I'm glad that all this discussion has at least brought a lot of people back to their senses," he said in a speech to his cabinet. "If the opposition comes to the table to back the bailout, a referendum is not needed."
The conservative opposition and some lawmakers within Papandreou's socialist party PASOK demanded some kind of unity government which would push through parliament the 130 billion-euro rescue,,cheap adidas shoes, Greece's last financial lifeline.
Under intense pressure at home and from the leaders of Germany and France, Papandreou softened his insistence that the Greek people should decide in a referendum whether to accept the bailout, which demands yet more austerity.
Conservative leader Antonis Samaras led calls for a new government.
"I'm asking for the formation of a temporary, transitional government with an exclusive mandate to immediately hold elections," Samaras said in a statement. "And the ratification of the bailout deal from the current parliament."
Papandreou responded by welcoming the decision by Samaras to drop his previous opposition to the bailout package, which eurozone leaders nailed down only last week as they tried to prevent the bloc's debt crisis from running out of control. Papandreou reiterated that Greece's eurozone membership was not in question and that heading to elections immediately would entail a big risk of the country going bankrupt.
Greeks have fiercely opposed the spending cuts, tax hikes and job losses that have been the price of financial aid from the IMF and EU to tackle its huge debt and budget deficit.Moncler women's jackets This has led to a wave of strikes and outbreaks of violence on the streets of Athens.
A spokesman for the New Democracy Party said a transitional government should not be composed of party politicians. He declined to elaborate. However,discounted designer handbags the idea appeared to be gaining ground within Papandreou's own party.
A small group of senior PASOK lawmakers are preparing a proposal for a coalition government headed by former European Central Bank Vice President Lucas Papademos, a Greek.
Officials said Papandreou, who also called a vote of confidence in his government today, was not resigning and would await the result of the talks with New Democracy.,Moncler men jackets, "There is no resignation by the prime minister," one official said.
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos broke ranks with Papandreou, coming out against holding the referendum after the meeting with the German and French leaders.
Chaos over Greece's role in the eurozone swept financial markets with early losses in stocks and the euro turning to gains on hopes Athens might ditch its referendum plans. The Greek stock exchange rose 5 percent on speculation the referendum would be abandoned, with the index of bank shares soaring 15 percent. World stocks gained 0.9 percent after earlier being sharply lower.
China's Vice FM to attend SAARC conference
China's Vice FM to attend SAARC conference
Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun will attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Conference in the Maldives next week.
Zhang will lead the Chinese delegation to the 17th SAARC summit scheduled for Nov.10 to 11, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at the daily press briefing.
Founded in 1985, the SAARC is an organization of eight South Asian nations, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.Wholesale Monster Headphones
As the most important regional cooperation organization in South Asia, the SAARC has played a positive part in promoting inter-member cooperation and boosting regional economic and social development,Christian Louboutin shoes Hong said.Replica Rolex watches
"China wishes the upcoming summit a success and expects the SAARC to make new progress and contribute more to peace, stability and development in South Asia," Hong said.
Since China became an observer of the SAARC in 2005, China has sent senior delegations to SAARC summits and expanded cooperation with the organization in all fields, Hong said.
China will continue to carry out friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation with the SAARC and play a constructive role in promoting regional peace,Lions jerseys authentic stability and prosperity, Hong said.
Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun will attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Conference in the Maldives next week.
Zhang will lead the Chinese delegation to the 17th SAARC summit scheduled for Nov.10 to 11, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at the daily press briefing.
Founded in 1985, the SAARC is an organization of eight South Asian nations, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.Wholesale Monster Headphones
As the most important regional cooperation organization in South Asia, the SAARC has played a positive part in promoting inter-member cooperation and boosting regional economic and social development,Christian Louboutin shoes Hong said.Replica Rolex watches
"China wishes the upcoming summit a success and expects the SAARC to make new progress and contribute more to peace, stability and development in South Asia," Hong said.
Since China became an observer of the SAARC in 2005, China has sent senior delegations to SAARC summits and expanded cooperation with the organization in all fields, Hong said.
China will continue to carry out friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation with the SAARC and play a constructive role in promoting regional peace,Lions jerseys authentic stability and prosperity, Hong said.
2011年11月1日星期二
Protesters set to tell G20 to put people first
Protesters set to tell G20 to put people first
THOUSANDS of protesters were converging yesterday on the French Riviera to urge the Group of 20 leading economies to focus on spreading global largesse more equitably instead of saving banks and pleasing financial markets.
Scores of French and international activist groups with a range of missions - from a tax on financial transactions to better environmental protection and fairer labor laws - are organizing protests around the summit of G-20 leaders in Cannes tomorrow and Friday.
Their biggest march was planned for yesterday in Nice, under the slogan "People First, Not Finance."
Later they will march on nearby Monaco, known for its friendly tax laws, to urge an end to tax havens.
While some of their goals overlap with that of the Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread to cities around North America and Europe, the protesters in Nice have not latched onto the Occupy name. The protesters planned their actions many months ago and are pushing agendas they have long championed.
Security concern
Security is a major concern for this week's protests. More than 12,000 police and other security officers are being deployed to maintain order,Demeco Ryans white jerseys with police speedboats stationed in front of luxury yachts in the Riviera harbors and parts of the famed Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes closed to the public with steel fences.
"We have had a complicated year on the international level what with the death of Osama bin Laden,Sanyo Projector Lamp interventions notably in Libya with an intense and charged situation there. So the terrorist threat level is heightened to a reinforced code red," French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said.,Cheap authentic nfl jerseys,
"Even if the public and the demonstration organizers want the protest to be a peaceful one and to take place in the best possible way,,cheap adidas shoes, there is nonetheless the risk that on the margins of this demonstration there could be small groups that could infiltrate the demonstration with no other desire than to cause trouble and we're particularly wary of that," he said.
Police in France, where protests and strikes are a common form of public debate and can occasionally degenerate into violence, are well-versed in crowd control and not shy about using tear gas to disperse rowdy demonstrators.
Organizers are expecting between 5,000 and 15,000 people for the protests. Among their leading causes is a push for a small tax on all international financial transactions that would be used for development aid to poorer nations.
But the leaders at the summit are primarily focused on keeping Greece from defaulting and helping Europe overcome its debt crises, which have threatened the global recovery and rocked financial markets.
THOUSANDS of protesters were converging yesterday on the French Riviera to urge the Group of 20 leading economies to focus on spreading global largesse more equitably instead of saving banks and pleasing financial markets.
Scores of French and international activist groups with a range of missions - from a tax on financial transactions to better environmental protection and fairer labor laws - are organizing protests around the summit of G-20 leaders in Cannes tomorrow and Friday.
Their biggest march was planned for yesterday in Nice, under the slogan "People First, Not Finance."
Later they will march on nearby Monaco, known for its friendly tax laws, to urge an end to tax havens.
While some of their goals overlap with that of the Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread to cities around North America and Europe, the protesters in Nice have not latched onto the Occupy name. The protesters planned their actions many months ago and are pushing agendas they have long championed.
Security concern
Security is a major concern for this week's protests. More than 12,000 police and other security officers are being deployed to maintain order,Demeco Ryans white jerseys with police speedboats stationed in front of luxury yachts in the Riviera harbors and parts of the famed Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes closed to the public with steel fences.
"We have had a complicated year on the international level what with the death of Osama bin Laden,Sanyo Projector Lamp interventions notably in Libya with an intense and charged situation there. So the terrorist threat level is heightened to a reinforced code red," French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said.,Cheap authentic nfl jerseys,
"Even if the public and the demonstration organizers want the protest to be a peaceful one and to take place in the best possible way,,cheap adidas shoes, there is nonetheless the risk that on the margins of this demonstration there could be small groups that could infiltrate the demonstration with no other desire than to cause trouble and we're particularly wary of that," he said.
Police in France, where protests and strikes are a common form of public debate and can occasionally degenerate into violence, are well-versed in crowd control and not shy about using tear gas to disperse rowdy demonstrators.
Organizers are expecting between 5,000 and 15,000 people for the protests. Among their leading causes is a push for a small tax on all international financial transactions that would be used for development aid to poorer nations.
But the leaders at the summit are primarily focused on keeping Greece from defaulting and helping Europe overcome its debt crises, which have threatened the global recovery and rocked financial markets.
2011年10月26日星期三
Citigroup to pay $285 mln to settle SEC charges
Citigroup to pay $285 mln to settle SEC charges
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday that Citigroup agreed to pay 285 million U.S. dollars to settle charges by SEC against its principal U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary for misleading investors about a one-billion-dollar collateralized debt obligation (CDO).
Under the settlement, Citigroup was required to pay 160 million dollars in disgorgement plus 30 million dollars in pre-judgement interest and a 95-million-dollar penalty for a total of 285 million dollars that would be returned to investors, said the SEC.Super Bowl jerseys
The SEC alleged that Citigroup Global Markets structured and marketed a CDO, which was tied to the U.S. housing market in which Citigroup bet against investors as the housing market showed signs of distress. The CDO defaulted within months, leaving investors with losses while Citigroup made 160 million dollars in fees and trading profits.
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The settlement also required remedial action by Citigroup in its review and approval of offerings of certain mortgage-related securities, the SEC added.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday that Citigroup agreed to pay 285 million U.S. dollars to settle charges by SEC against its principal U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary for misleading investors about a one-billion-dollar collateralized debt obligation (CDO).
Under the settlement, Citigroup was required to pay 160 million dollars in disgorgement plus 30 million dollars in pre-judgement interest and a 95-million-dollar penalty for a total of 285 million dollars that would be returned to investors, said the SEC.Super Bowl jerseys
The SEC alleged that Citigroup Global Markets structured and marketed a CDO, which was tied to the U.S. housing market in which Citigroup bet against investors as the housing market showed signs of distress. The CDO defaulted within months, leaving investors with losses while Citigroup made 160 million dollars in fees and trading profits.
"Investors were not informed that Citigroup had decided to bet against them and had helped choose the assets that would determine who won or lost,There are a number of different types of NFL jerseys. Authentic NFL jerseys are generally the most expensive and can be the most sought after, nfl jerseys but will be of good quality." said Robert Khuzami, director of the SEC division of enforcement.Broncos JerseysVikings Jerseys
The settlement also required remedial action by Citigroup in its review and approval of offerings of certain mortgage-related securities, the SEC added.
Thailand Takes a Risk to Ease Flood
Thailand Takes a Risk to Ease Flood
Thai officials beat a retreat in their bid to prevent floodwaters from pouring into Bangkok on Thursday, instead adopting a potentially risky new plan for a controlled release of the waters through the city's wholesale silk tiecanals and eastern suburbs.
With massive amounts of water bearing down on the city and worries driving down stock prices in Bangkok and Japan—the biggest foreign investor in polo ralph lauren T-shirtThailand—Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told reporters there was no option left but to let some floodwater drain through parts of the capital to help free up a flood-stricken industrial belt north of the city.
"We must allow the water to flow through," Ms. Yingluck said. "Very little has been driven to the sea."
Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, from the rival Democrat Party, signed off on the radical solution to the worst floods the country has seen in half a century, which have killed at least 320 people since late July. Mr. Sukhumbhand earlier challenged statements from the national government's flood-response team, urging Bangkoklacoste t-shirts residents to listen to him instead. Relations between city and national leaders have been fraught since a hard-fought election battle brought Ms. Yingluck to power in July.
Bangkok isjuicy couture suits wholesale still mostly dry, but some suburbs are submerged and threaten to inundate the capital.
If the plan works, it could provide some respite for hundreds of businesses affected by the floods, many of them Japanese. Sony Corp. Thursday joinedwholesale abercrombie jackets a lengthening list of big-name Japanese manufacturers like Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. in saying Thailand's extreme flooding has derailed production, closing down either plants or key parts suppliers in recent days.
Thai officials beat a retreat in their bid to prevent floodwaters from pouring into Bangkok on Thursday, instead adopting a potentially risky new plan for a controlled release of the waters through the city's wholesale silk tiecanals and eastern suburbs.
With massive amounts of water bearing down on the city and worries driving down stock prices in Bangkok and Japan—the biggest foreign investor in polo ralph lauren T-shirtThailand—Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told reporters there was no option left but to let some floodwater drain through parts of the capital to help free up a flood-stricken industrial belt north of the city.
"We must allow the water to flow through," Ms. Yingluck said. "Very little has been driven to the sea."
Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, from the rival Democrat Party, signed off on the radical solution to the worst floods the country has seen in half a century, which have killed at least 320 people since late July. Mr. Sukhumbhand earlier challenged statements from the national government's flood-response team, urging Bangkoklacoste t-shirts residents to listen to him instead. Relations between city and national leaders have been fraught since a hard-fought election battle brought Ms. Yingluck to power in July.
Bangkok isjuicy couture suits wholesale still mostly dry, but some suburbs are submerged and threaten to inundate the capital.
If the plan works, it could provide some respite for hundreds of businesses affected by the floods, many of them Japanese. Sony Corp. Thursday joinedwholesale abercrombie jackets a lengthening list of big-name Japanese manufacturers like Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. in saying Thailand's extreme flooding has derailed production, closing down either plants or key parts suppliers in recent days.
138 dead after major earthquake strikes Turkey
138 dead after major earthquake strikes Turkey
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 138 people are dead and 350 people injured in the wake of Sunday's earthquake -- the most powerful to strike the country in more than a decade.
Ninety-three were killed in Van, while 45 were killed in Ercis, he said, adding that those numbers are expected to rise.
Rescue teams will work through the night to save people who are still trapped in the rubble, Erdogan told reporters.
Citizens werejewelry manufacturers using flashlights and shovels as they clambered over collapsed buildings looking for survivors.
The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the quake had a magnitude of 7.3, then revised it down to 7.2.
Roughly 20 aftershocks rattled the region, one of the nation's poorest. The largest had a magnitude of 6.0.
Erdogan said 55 buildings collapsed in Ercis on the northwholesale crystal jewelryshore of Lake Van, while the Turkish Red Crescent had said earlier that some 25 apartment buildings and a student dormitory collapsed in the town.
Local rescuers took many wounded people out of the dormitory, the Red Crescent statement said, without saying exactly how many.
A health services building alsofashion earrings collapsed, along with part of a hospital, CNN sister network CNN Turk reported. At least two doctors were thought to be in the rubble of the health services building, the network said. The injured were being treated in the hospital's garden.
"People are really scared," saidwholesale jewelry suppliesCNN Turk reporter Nevsin Mengu. "The survivors are now trying to survive the cold weather."
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 138 people are dead and 350 people injured in the wake of Sunday's earthquake -- the most powerful to strike the country in more than a decade.
Ninety-three were killed in Van, while 45 were killed in Ercis, he said, adding that those numbers are expected to rise.
Rescue teams will work through the night to save people who are still trapped in the rubble, Erdogan told reporters.
Citizens werejewelry manufacturers using flashlights and shovels as they clambered over collapsed buildings looking for survivors.
The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the quake had a magnitude of 7.3, then revised it down to 7.2.
Roughly 20 aftershocks rattled the region, one of the nation's poorest. The largest had a magnitude of 6.0.
Erdogan said 55 buildings collapsed in Ercis on the northwholesale crystal jewelryshore of Lake Van, while the Turkish Red Crescent had said earlier that some 25 apartment buildings and a student dormitory collapsed in the town.
Local rescuers took many wounded people out of the dormitory, the Red Crescent statement said, without saying exactly how many.
A health services building alsofashion earrings collapsed, along with part of a hospital, CNN sister network CNN Turk reported. At least two doctors were thought to be in the rubble of the health services building, the network said. The injured were being treated in the hospital's garden.
"People are really scared," saidwholesale jewelry suppliesCNN Turk reporter Nevsin Mengu. "The survivors are now trying to survive the cold weather."
Details of Qaddafi's Killing in Dispute
Details of Qaddafi's Killing in Dispute, as Libya Pledges Investigation
The world may agree on the fact of Muammar Qaddafi's death -- his body lies rotting in a store freezer -- but the chain of events late last week that led to the ousted Libyan leader's death remains very much in dispute.
Numerous videos have surfaced seeming to show Qaddafi alive best headphonesThursday moments after his capture and moments before he was killed. He is said to have been dragged by rebel forces from a drain pipe following a NATO airstrike. In a new video he can bee seen wiping blood from his eye in a daze, as rebels surround him firing automatic weapons into the air and shouting, "Allahu Akbar," God is great.
Four days later, Libyans were still lining up to see the shirtless and bloodied corpse of Qaddafi and his son. Spectators, many wearing face masks to blockmonsters headphone the smell of decomposing flesh, were finally stopped from entering the makeshift morgue, after Qaddafi’s body had been shuttled around the city.
Libya's new leaders still contend that Qaddafi died in a crossfire, but new video shows him in the final moments before his death being paraded around like a trophy of war and then with a gunshot wound to the temple.
"We have indeed requested, basedwholesale headphoneson international demands, that the death of Qaddafi be investigated as he died during a clash and crossfire with his supporters, said Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, Libya's interim leader.
Several new unauthenticated videos have appeared on the Internet made by Libyans who say they fired the final shots -- execution style. In one, an unidentifiedmonster beats man holds up a bloodied shirt he claims he took from Qaddafi and a gold ring that he says he took off the dead dictator's hand.
The world may agree on the fact of Muammar Qaddafi's death -- his body lies rotting in a store freezer -- but the chain of events late last week that led to the ousted Libyan leader's death remains very much in dispute.
Numerous videos have surfaced seeming to show Qaddafi alive best headphonesThursday moments after his capture and moments before he was killed. He is said to have been dragged by rebel forces from a drain pipe following a NATO airstrike. In a new video he can bee seen wiping blood from his eye in a daze, as rebels surround him firing automatic weapons into the air and shouting, "Allahu Akbar," God is great.
Four days later, Libyans were still lining up to see the shirtless and bloodied corpse of Qaddafi and his son. Spectators, many wearing face masks to blockmonsters headphone the smell of decomposing flesh, were finally stopped from entering the makeshift morgue, after Qaddafi’s body had been shuttled around the city.
Libya's new leaders still contend that Qaddafi died in a crossfire, but new video shows him in the final moments before his death being paraded around like a trophy of war and then with a gunshot wound to the temple.
"We have indeed requested, basedwholesale headphoneson international demands, that the death of Qaddafi be investigated as he died during a clash and crossfire with his supporters, said Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, Libya's interim leader.
Several new unauthenticated videos have appeared on the Internet made by Libyans who say they fired the final shots -- execution style. In one, an unidentifiedmonster beats man holds up a bloodied shirt he claims he took from Qaddafi and a gold ring that he says he took off the dead dictator's hand.
Argentine president wins landslide re-election
Argentine president wins landslide re-election
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez was re-elected in a landslide Sunday, winning with the widest victory margin in the country's history as voters were mobilized by popular programs that spread the wealth of a booming economy.
Fernandez had 53 percent of the votes after 24 percent of polling stations had been tallied nationwide, while her nearest challenger got just 17 percent. Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo predicted the president's vote share would rise, saying very few of the ballots in her party's stronghold of Buenos Aires province, the country's largest,water dispenser had been counted.Water pump
Thousands of the populist new scalesleader's supporters crowded into the capital's historic Plaza de Mayo in a jubilant, flag-waving celebration.
Fernandez is Latin America's first woman to be re-elected as president, but the victory was personally bittersweet — the first without her husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, who died of a heart attack last Oct. 27.
Her voice almost broke as she spoke about their shared legacy with a mixture of pride and sorrow after voting in his hometown, the remote Patagonian city of Rio Gallegos. "In this world where they have criticized us so forcefully, all this makes me feel very proud, that we're on the right track,industrial shipping scales" Fernandez said. Kirchner "would be very content."
Fernandez appeared to have won a larger share of votes than any president since Argentina's democracy was restored in 1983, when Raul Alfonsin was elected with 52 percent.ultrasonic cleaning machine Her margin over Gov. Hermes Binner and five other candidates was wider even than the 1973 victory margin of her strongman hero, Juan Domingo Peron.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez was re-elected in a landslide Sunday, winning with the widest victory margin in the country's history as voters were mobilized by popular programs that spread the wealth of a booming economy.
Fernandez had 53 percent of the votes after 24 percent of polling stations had been tallied nationwide, while her nearest challenger got just 17 percent. Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo predicted the president's vote share would rise, saying very few of the ballots in her party's stronghold of Buenos Aires province, the country's largest,water dispenser had been counted.Water pump
Thousands of the populist new scalesleader's supporters crowded into the capital's historic Plaza de Mayo in a jubilant, flag-waving celebration.
Fernandez is Latin America's first woman to be re-elected as president, but the victory was personally bittersweet — the first without her husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, who died of a heart attack last Oct. 27.
Her voice almost broke as she spoke about their shared legacy with a mixture of pride and sorrow after voting in his hometown, the remote Patagonian city of Rio Gallegos. "In this world where they have criticized us so forcefully, all this makes me feel very proud, that we're on the right track,industrial shipping scales" Fernandez said. Kirchner "would be very content."
Fernandez appeared to have won a larger share of votes than any president since Argentina's democracy was restored in 1983, when Raul Alfonsin was elected with 52 percent.ultrasonic cleaning machine Her margin over Gov. Hermes Binner and five other candidates was wider even than the 1973 victory margin of her strongman hero, Juan Domingo Peron.
2011年10月14日星期五
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in Qaeda Plane Bombing Case
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in Qaeda Plane Bombing Case
The trial of a man accused of trying to blow up a commercial airliner with a bomb sewed into his underwear ended Wednesday, just a day after it had begun, when Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the accused, abruptly announced that he would plead guilty to all of the federal counts against him.
Prosecutors and federal agents seemed stunned, if pleased, and declared that the plea was evidence that the American court system, as opposed to a military tribunal, could bring a suitable outcome to a terrorism case. Anthony Chambers, a legal adviser assigned to Mr. Abdulmutallab,,wholesale authentic nfl jerseys, who was representing himself in court, said that he was disappointed with Mr.,Cheap moncler vests, Abdulmutallab’s last-moment decision, but that it was entirely his choice.
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Prosecutors and federal agents seemed stunned, if pleased, and declared that the plea was evidence that the American court system, as opposed to a military tribunal, could bring a suitable outcome to a terrorism case. Anthony Chambers, a legal adviser assigned to Mr. Abdulmutallab,,wholesale authentic nfl jerseys, who was representing himself in court, said that he was disappointed with Mr.,Cheap moncler vests, Abdulmutallab’s last-moment decision, but that it was entirely his choice.
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The choice appeared less a strategic legal calculation than an opportunity for Mr.shoes are a symbol of nobility. Abdulmutallab, who has described himself as a member of Al Qaeda and who prosecutors say conspired in his plan with other members of Al Qaeda, to make a public statement certain to reach a wide audience.
Iran denies alleged assassination plot
Iran denies alleged assassination plot
Iranian officials on Wednesday strongly rejected the U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic had plotted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said that the new anti-Iran scenario initiated by the United States is "clumsy," the official IRNA news agency reported.
Washington will be compelled to apologize to Tehran for its " unfounded allegation" against Iran,,Stretch tricot knitted fabric, the minister said, adding that "Our friends in the Persian Gulf region are familiar with these devilish conspiracies."
"We enjoy good ties with Saudi Arabia," Salehi said at the sidelines of Wednesday' cabinet meeting, noting that the best way to respond to Washington is disregarding and ignoring such allegations.
On Tuesday, the U.S. authorities said that two men, Manssor Arbabsayar, a 56-year-old U.S. citizen holding both the Iranian and U.S. passports,,Starcraft 2 league, and Gholam Shakuri, an Iranian citizen, were charged with sponsoring and promoting terrorist activities abroad, including a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Iran's Majlis ( parliament) Ali Larijani said Wednesday that the U.S.,Ronaldo soccer jersey , accusations are "immature," the state IRIB TV website reported.
The United States has "acted immaturely in its latest childish game against Iran," Larijani was quoted as saying.
Commenting on U.S. authorities' claims, Larijani said at the Majlis open session that "The United States is to hide its internal problems by putting forward baseless claims through massive media coverage against Iran."
Iranian officials on Wednesday strongly rejected the U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic had plotted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said that the new anti-Iran scenario initiated by the United States is "clumsy," the official IRNA news agency reported.
Washington will be compelled to apologize to Tehran for its " unfounded allegation" against Iran,,Stretch tricot knitted fabric, the minister said, adding that "Our friends in the Persian Gulf region are familiar with these devilish conspiracies."
"We enjoy good ties with Saudi Arabia," Salehi said at the sidelines of Wednesday' cabinet meeting, noting that the best way to respond to Washington is disregarding and ignoring such allegations.
On Tuesday, the U.S. authorities said that two men, Manssor Arbabsayar, a 56-year-old U.S. citizen holding both the Iranian and U.S. passports,,Starcraft 2 league, and Gholam Shakuri, an Iranian citizen, were charged with sponsoring and promoting terrorist activities abroad, including a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Iran's Majlis ( parliament) Ali Larijani said Wednesday that the U.S.,Ronaldo soccer jersey , accusations are "immature," the state IRIB TV website reported.
The United States has "acted immaturely in its latest childish game against Iran," Larijani was quoted as saying.
Commenting on U.S. authorities' claims, Larijani said at the Majlis open session that "The United States is to hide its internal problems by putting forward baseless claims through massive media coverage against Iran."
2011年10月13日星期四
FBI arrests alleged celebrity e-mail hacker
FBI arrests alleged celebrity e-mail hacker
The FBI today arrested a Florida man accused of hacking into e-mail accounts of Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, and dozens of other celebrities, and releasing stolen photos of them to the Web.
Authorities arrested Christopher Chaney,nike air hypershox 2011 35,Our high risk merchant account was down for about an hour and a half, of Jacksonville, Fla., as part of an 11-month investigation officials dubbed "Operation Hackerazzi," according to a statement from the FBI in Los Angeles.
The 26-count indictment, unsealed yesterday, charges Chaney with unauthorized access of protected computers, wiretapping, identity theft, and damaging computers. He faces as much as 120 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Officials said they will likely request he be transferred to Los Angeles to face prosecution.
While officials said they had identified more than 50 victims, only five were identified by name: Johansson, Aguilera, Kuni, Simone Harouche, and Renee Olstead. Six other alleged victims were identified by initials: B.P., J.A.,,steeler jerseys cheap, L.B., L.S., D.F.,wholesales mac Lip gloss,, and B.G.
The FBI alleges that Chaney mined unnamed public sources for information about the victims and used aliases, including "trainreqsuckswhat" and "anonygrrl,,Authentic NFL Jerseys," to gain control of their e-mail accounts. It's not clear exactly how that was accomplished.
Chaney allegedly found additional victims from the address book on the compromised computers, used victim's identities to access computers, intercepted e-mails, and had e-mails that were sent to victims automatically forwarded to an account he controlled, according to the indictment. "This form of wiretapping allowed Chaney to continually receive victims' e-mails even after a password had been reset," the FBI said.
The FBI today arrested a Florida man accused of hacking into e-mail accounts of Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, and dozens of other celebrities, and releasing stolen photos of them to the Web.
Authorities arrested Christopher Chaney,nike air hypershox 2011 35,Our high risk merchant account was down for about an hour and a half, of Jacksonville, Fla., as part of an 11-month investigation officials dubbed "Operation Hackerazzi," according to a statement from the FBI in Los Angeles.
The 26-count indictment, unsealed yesterday, charges Chaney with unauthorized access of protected computers, wiretapping, identity theft, and damaging computers. He faces as much as 120 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Officials said they will likely request he be transferred to Los Angeles to face prosecution.
While officials said they had identified more than 50 victims, only five were identified by name: Johansson, Aguilera, Kuni, Simone Harouche, and Renee Olstead. Six other alleged victims were identified by initials: B.P., J.A.,,steeler jerseys cheap, L.B., L.S., D.F.,wholesales mac Lip gloss,, and B.G.
The FBI alleges that Chaney mined unnamed public sources for information about the victims and used aliases, including "trainreqsuckswhat" and "anonygrrl,,Authentic NFL Jerseys," to gain control of their e-mail accounts. It's not clear exactly how that was accomplished.
Chaney allegedly found additional victims from the address book on the compromised computers, used victim's identities to access computers, intercepted e-mails, and had e-mails that were sent to victims automatically forwarded to an account he controlled, according to the indictment. "This form of wiretapping allowed Chaney to continually receive victims' e-mails even after a password had been reset," the FBI said.
Govt mulls options on Rajiv Gandhi killers under shadow of Afzal Guru
Govt mulls options on Rajiv Gandhi killers under shadow of Afzal Guru
Cabinet committee on political affairs will discuss ways to deal with Tamil Nadu assembly's unanimous resolution seeking commutation of death sentence of the three convicted for plotting Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
The discussion comes in the backdrop of the eight-week deadline Madras high court set on August 30 for the Centre and the state government to explain the inordinate delay in disposing of the clemency petition of the three convicts. What would have been a tough call, in view of resistance to the hanging of the LTTE activists, has been complicated by similar demand from Kashmir Valley to reprieve Afzal Guru who has been given death sentence for the 2001 terror attack on Parliament.
The TN assembly had tossed the fraught issue into Centre's lap after intense competition between the AIADMK and the DMK to appease the clamour that Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan not be sent to the gallows. Karunanidhi's son,shoes are a symbol of nobility. fertilizer minister MK Alagiri, is part of the CCPA.
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The discussion comes in the backdrop of the eight-week deadline Madras high court set on August 30 for the Centre and the state government to explain the inordinate delay in disposing of the clemency petition of the three convicts. What would have been a tough call, in view of resistance to the hanging of the LTTE activists, has been complicated by similar demand from Kashmir Valley to reprieve Afzal Guru who has been given death sentence for the 2001 terror attack on Parliament.
The TN assembly had tossed the fraught issue into Centre's lap after intense competition between the AIADMK and the DMK to appease the clamour that Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan not be sent to the gallows. Karunanidhi's son,shoes are a symbol of nobility. fertilizer minister MK Alagiri, is part of the CCPA.
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Bomb blasts in Iraq's Sadr City kill 16
Bomb blasts in Iraq's Sadr City kill 16
At least 16 people have been killed by two blasts in Baghdad's predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Sadr City, Iraqi security officials say.
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A barber in Sadr City, Hassan Rahim, said he was cutting a customer's hair when he heard the first explosion.
"We rushed outside the shop and we saw fire and smoke near the houses," he said.
He went back in his shop to continue working, when the second bomb went off.
"I saw dead people on the ground and several burning cars," the barber said.
"We helped take the wounded to the hospital until the arrival of the ambulances.
"The security forces should do a better job,Moncler jackets sale otherwise we expect more attacks in Sadr city," he said.
On Wednesday, 22 people were killed when two suicide bombers detonated explosive-laden vehicles minutes apart.
One of the bombers struck at al-Wiya police station in central Baghdad, and another drove his car into a police checkpoint in the busy residential Hurriya neighbourhood.
At least 16 people have been killed by two blasts in Baghdad's predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Sadr City, Iraqi security officials say.
Police said the bombs went off at the al-Hay marDolphins jerseys wholesaleket. They said the first exploded in a narrow alley.,Human hair Full lace wigs,
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A barber in Sadr City, Hassan Rahim, said he was cutting a customer's hair when he heard the first explosion.
"We rushed outside the shop and we saw fire and smoke near the houses," he said.
He went back in his shop to continue working, when the second bomb went off.
"I saw dead people on the ground and several burning cars," the barber said.
"We helped take the wounded to the hospital until the arrival of the ambulances.
"The security forces should do a better job,Moncler jackets sale otherwise we expect more attacks in Sadr city," he said.
On Wednesday, 22 people were killed when two suicide bombers detonated explosive-laden vehicles minutes apart.
One of the bombers struck at al-Wiya police station in central Baghdad, and another drove his car into a police checkpoint in the busy residential Hurriya neighbourhood.
2011年10月7日星期五
Judge grants temporary custody
Judge grants temporary custody of Powell children to their maternal grandparents
A judge granted temporary custody of Josh and Susan Powell's two children Wednesday to the parents of the missing Utah woman.
Judge Kathryn Nelson agreed to allow the two boys to remain with their maternal grandparents, Chuck and Judy Cox, at least for several weeks.,cheap nfl jerseys china, Another court hearing in the matter was scheduled for Nov. 15.
Josh Powell will be allowed to have three hours of supervised visitation with his boys, ages 4 and 6, on Sundays.Nfl bears jersreys cheap
The Coxes fought for custody of their grandchildren, arguing that they believe their son-in-law is responsible for the disappearance of their daughter. Prosecutors also argued on Tuesday that Josh Powell is a subject in a voyeurism and pornography investigation.
The judge said the children could not be safely returned to their home with their father.
Josh Powell unsuccessfully argued that if his boys could not be with him, they should remain in foster care rather than live with the parents of his wife, Susan Cox Powell, who has been missing for almost two years.
He even offered to "provide the cost of transportation" of taking his older son to school if the judge allowed him to remain in foster care.
"I was expecting to bring my sons home.,Moncler men jackets, I had no reason to believe they would not come back with me," he said.
John Long, who is representing the Washington state Children's Administration,Nfl womens jerseys made additional arguments Wednesday about why the children should not be living in the home with Josh and Steven Powell. He said Josh's mentally disabled brother has answered the door in the nude in the past and is often nude inside the home.
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Judge Kathryn Nelson agreed to allow the two boys to remain with their maternal grandparents, Chuck and Judy Cox, at least for several weeks.,cheap nfl jerseys china, Another court hearing in the matter was scheduled for Nov. 15.
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The Coxes fought for custody of their grandchildren, arguing that they believe their son-in-law is responsible for the disappearance of their daughter. Prosecutors also argued on Tuesday that Josh Powell is a subject in a voyeurism and pornography investigation.
The judge said the children could not be safely returned to their home with their father.
Josh Powell unsuccessfully argued that if his boys could not be with him, they should remain in foster care rather than live with the parents of his wife, Susan Cox Powell, who has been missing for almost two years.
He even offered to "provide the cost of transportation" of taking his older son to school if the judge allowed him to remain in foster care.
"I was expecting to bring my sons home.,Moncler men jackets, I had no reason to believe they would not come back with me," he said.
John Long, who is representing the Washington state Children's Administration,Nfl womens jerseys made additional arguments Wednesday about why the children should not be living in the home with Josh and Steven Powell. He said Josh's mentally disabled brother has answered the door in the nude in the past and is often nude inside the home.
2011年9月26日星期一
make Seve Ballesteros proud
Ryder Cup skipper Jose Maria Olazabal hopes to make Seve Ballesteros proud
Ballesteros, who captained Europe to Ryder Cup glory in 1997, died this year aged 54 following a brain tumour.the north face jackets
And Olazabal told US counterpart David Love at a press conference: "I know that your father passed away early.
"All I can hope for is that both of them will be proud of us [next year].Beautiful mood"
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Jose Maria Olazabal competed in seven Ryder Cups as a player between 1987 and 2006, winning 20.,nfl throwback jerseys from china,5 points
Europe will head to the Medinah Country Club next September looking to defend the trophy they narrowly won at Celtic Manor last year and attempting to make it five wins in six attempts against the Americans.
And Olazabal, who shares a long friendship with Love, is confident the event will be played in the right spirit.
The event has not been without its controversies down the years, with Brookline in 1999 and Kiawah Island in 1991 most notably seeing tensions rise between the two rivals.
"It is right to say that in the past we had some incidents, but those are in the past and I think we are moving in the right direction in that regard," said the Spaniard.
"The fact that every time now when the Ryder Cup is played whoever the winner is, it doesn't matter, both teams will get together and have a good time.,hair weave,"
Ballesteros, who captained Europe to Ryder Cup glory in 1997, died this year aged 54 following a brain tumour.the north face jackets
And Olazabal told US counterpart David Love at a press conference: "I know that your father passed away early.
"All I can hope for is that both of them will be proud of us [next year].Beautiful mood"
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Continue reading the main story
Jose Maria Olazabal competed in seven Ryder Cups as a player between 1987 and 2006, winning 20.,nfl throwback jerseys from china,5 points
Europe will head to the Medinah Country Club next September looking to defend the trophy they narrowly won at Celtic Manor last year and attempting to make it five wins in six attempts against the Americans.
And Olazabal, who shares a long friendship with Love, is confident the event will be played in the right spirit.
The event has not been without its controversies down the years, with Brookline in 1999 and Kiawah Island in 1991 most notably seeing tensions rise between the two rivals.
"It is right to say that in the past we had some incidents, but those are in the past and I think we are moving in the right direction in that regard," said the Spaniard.
"The fact that every time now when the Ryder Cup is played whoever the winner is, it doesn't matter, both teams will get together and have a good time.,hair weave,"
'Pedring' makes landfall
'Pedring' makes landfall
Typhoon “Pedring” made landfall on the boundary of Isabela and Aurora provinces early Tuesday morning, its 650-kiometer diameter affecting the whole island of Luzon.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pedring (international codename: Nesat) hit land around 5 a.m. and is expected to cross Luzon at 19 kph, passing the vicinity of Baguio City in the afternoon before exiting to sea by Tuesday evening.
The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center,,cheap nfl jerseys china, with gusts of up to 170 kph, although Pagasa said it was expected to weaken as it crossed land. Rainfall is expected to be around 15-25 millimeters per hour within the storm’s diameter.,Cheap moncler vests,
Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3, meaning winds of 100-185 kph are expected, has been hoisted over the Ilocos provinces, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Cagayan, Isabela, Ifugao, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Tarlac, Pangasinan and Zambales.
Signal 2 (60-100 kph winds) is up over Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Northern Quezon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Lubang Island, the Babuyan and Calayan Islands and Metro Manila; while Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) is over Batanes, the Mindoro provinces, Marinduque, Burias Island, the Camarines provinces, Albay, southern Quezon, Catanduanes,Nfl bears jersreys cheap and the Calamian group of islands.
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The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pedring (international codename: Nesat) hit land around 5 a.m. and is expected to cross Luzon at 19 kph, passing the vicinity of Baguio City in the afternoon before exiting to sea by Tuesday evening.
The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center,,cheap nfl jerseys china, with gusts of up to 170 kph, although Pagasa said it was expected to weaken as it crossed land. Rainfall is expected to be around 15-25 millimeters per hour within the storm’s diameter.,Cheap moncler vests,
Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3, meaning winds of 100-185 kph are expected, has been hoisted over the Ilocos provinces, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Cagayan, Isabela, Ifugao, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Tarlac, Pangasinan and Zambales.
Signal 2 (60-100 kph winds) is up over Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Northern Quezon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Lubang Island, the Babuyan and Calayan Islands and Metro Manila; while Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) is over Batanes, the Mindoro provinces, Marinduque, Burias Island, the Camarines provinces, Albay, southern Quezon, Catanduanes,Nfl bears jersreys cheap and the Calamian group of islands.
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Johnson acts as Tindall's media minder
Rugby World Cup: Johnson acts as Tindall's media minder
Mike Tindall returned to England's starting lineup and a barrage of questions yesterday ahead of tomorrow's clash with Romania.
Having been rested from last week's error-strewn win over Georgia, Tindall faced the media for the first time since his now infamous night out in Queenstown more than a week ago.
But manager Martin Johnson insisted all that could be said about the off-field distractions had already been said, intercepting the questions thrown at his second five-eighths as consistently as he used to catch lineout ball for his country.
"We've played since then," Johnson said. "We've put it to bed."
Tindall's return in place of Shontayne Hape was one of seven changes to the side who ran in six tries to beat Georgia 41-10 but conceded a string of first-half penalties and soft turnovers.
"We weren't happy with the game on Sunday," Tindall said.,Cheap moncler vests, "This week's been outstanding. We've been a few men down but all the training days have been really good; really sharp and a big step up from the last two or three weeks."
Mark Cueto will start his first match after missing the wins over Argentina and Georgia because of a back problem,,Anime supplier, replacing Delon Armitage on the wing for the game at Dunedin's Otago Stadium.
Jonny Wilkinson is back at first five-eighths outside Ben Youngs. The remaining changes were in the pack, with Alex Corbisiero making his first start at loosehead, Steve Thompson replacing Dylan Hartley at hooker, Louis Deacon coming in for veteran lock Simon Shaw,,Moncler men jackets, and Tom Croft replacing Tom Wood at blindside.
James Haskell will make a second straight start at No8 with Nick Easter not considered because of a back injury.Prada handbag sale
Johnson said this week's debriefing and analysis had addressed the problems in the win over Georgia, with frustration rather than anger his main emotion when looking back.
"I always look angry, even on a good day," Johnson said. "It was a good, honest review of where we are and what we need to do to get better.
"But it's no good saying you've had a good training week and not doing it out there."
Mike Tindall returned to England's starting lineup and a barrage of questions yesterday ahead of tomorrow's clash with Romania.
Having been rested from last week's error-strewn win over Georgia, Tindall faced the media for the first time since his now infamous night out in Queenstown more than a week ago.
But manager Martin Johnson insisted all that could be said about the off-field distractions had already been said, intercepting the questions thrown at his second five-eighths as consistently as he used to catch lineout ball for his country.
"We've played since then," Johnson said. "We've put it to bed."
Tindall's return in place of Shontayne Hape was one of seven changes to the side who ran in six tries to beat Georgia 41-10 but conceded a string of first-half penalties and soft turnovers.
"We weren't happy with the game on Sunday," Tindall said.,Cheap moncler vests, "This week's been outstanding. We've been a few men down but all the training days have been really good; really sharp and a big step up from the last two or three weeks."
Mark Cueto will start his first match after missing the wins over Argentina and Georgia because of a back problem,,Anime supplier, replacing Delon Armitage on the wing for the game at Dunedin's Otago Stadium.
Jonny Wilkinson is back at first five-eighths outside Ben Youngs. The remaining changes were in the pack, with Alex Corbisiero making his first start at loosehead, Steve Thompson replacing Dylan Hartley at hooker, Louis Deacon coming in for veteran lock Simon Shaw,,Moncler men jackets, and Tom Croft replacing Tom Wood at blindside.
James Haskell will make a second straight start at No8 with Nick Easter not considered because of a back injury.Prada handbag sale
Johnson said this week's debriefing and analysis had addressed the problems in the win over Georgia, with frustration rather than anger his main emotion when looking back.
"I always look angry, even on a good day," Johnson said. "It was a good, honest review of where we are and what we need to do to get better.
"But it's no good saying you've had a good training week and not doing it out there."
2011年9月22日星期四
Tea Party Debate Audience Cheered Idea of Letting Uninsured Patients Die
Tea Party Debate Audience Cheered Idea of Letting Uninsured Patients Die
If it was up to Ron Paul,cheap nfl jerseys sale or many of the Tea Party audience members at Monday night’s GOP presidential debate, churches, not the federal government, would help foot the bill for the medical costs of America’s 50 million residents living without health insurance.wholesale silk tienfl throwback jerseys from china
CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer’s hypothetical question about whether an uninsured 30-year-old working man in coma should be treated prompted one of the most boisterous moments of audience participation in the CNN/Tea Party Express.
“What he should do is whatever he wants to do and assume responsibility for himself,” Paul responded, adding, “That’s what freedom is all about, taking your own risk. This whole idea that you have to compare and take care of everybody…”
The audience erupted into cheers, cutting off the Congressman’s sentence.
After a pause, Blitzer followed up by asking “Congressman, are you saying that society should just let him die?” to which a small number of audience members shouted “Yeah!”
Paul, a doctor trained in obstetrics and gynecology, said when he got out of medical school in the 1960s “the churches took care of them.”
“We never turned anybody away from the hospital,” he said. “We’ve given up on this whole concept that we might take care of ourselves or assume responsibility for ourselves. Our neighbors, our friends, our churches would do it.Mocler Boots That’s the reason the cost is so high.”
If it was up to Ron Paul,cheap nfl jerseys sale or many of the Tea Party audience members at Monday night’s GOP presidential debate, churches, not the federal government, would help foot the bill for the medical costs of America’s 50 million residents living without health insurance.wholesale silk tienfl throwback jerseys from china
CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer’s hypothetical question about whether an uninsured 30-year-old working man in coma should be treated prompted one of the most boisterous moments of audience participation in the CNN/Tea Party Express.
“What he should do is whatever he wants to do and assume responsibility for himself,” Paul responded, adding, “That’s what freedom is all about, taking your own risk. This whole idea that you have to compare and take care of everybody…”
The audience erupted into cheers, cutting off the Congressman’s sentence.
After a pause, Blitzer followed up by asking “Congressman, are you saying that society should just let him die?” to which a small number of audience members shouted “Yeah!”
Paul, a doctor trained in obstetrics and gynecology, said when he got out of medical school in the 1960s “the churches took care of them.”
“We never turned anybody away from the hospital,” he said. “We’ve given up on this whole concept that we might take care of ourselves or assume responsibility for ourselves. Our neighbors, our friends, our churches would do it.Mocler Boots That’s the reason the cost is so high.”
Teenage swimmer killed in Sydney Harbour
Teenage swimmer killed in Sydney Harbour
Police say it appears the skipper of a 12-metre cruiser that struck and killed an 18-year-old man in Sydney Harbour yesterday was over the legal blood-alcohol limit at the time.,wholesales mac Lip gloss,
The teenager was with a group of friends when he decided to go for a swim off the anchored cruiser in Athol Bay at Mosman about 5:30pm (AEST).
It is believed he ended up a distance from the boat and his friends because of the windy conditions.
Police say the teenager became trapped under the boat when it tried to pick the swimmers up.
He was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital but died a short time later.
Mark Hutchins, from the New South Wales Police Force's Marine Area Command, says,starcraft 2 Coaching, the skipper was breathalysed and returned a reading just over the 0.05 alcohol limit.,Jogos Quentes Gold,
"Slightly over the limit, but we are getting it double checked by taking a blood sample," he said.
"And,,wholesale authentic nfl jerseys, again, the extent to which that is affecting this accident is still being investigated."
Police say the 15 people on board the boat, who were aged 15 and over, are upset but co-operating with police.
The dead man is a Korean national.
Police say it appears the skipper of a 12-metre cruiser that struck and killed an 18-year-old man in Sydney Harbour yesterday was over the legal blood-alcohol limit at the time.,wholesales mac Lip gloss,
The teenager was with a group of friends when he decided to go for a swim off the anchored cruiser in Athol Bay at Mosman about 5:30pm (AEST).
It is believed he ended up a distance from the boat and his friends because of the windy conditions.
Police say the teenager became trapped under the boat when it tried to pick the swimmers up.
He was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital but died a short time later.
Mark Hutchins, from the New South Wales Police Force's Marine Area Command, says,starcraft 2 Coaching, the skipper was breathalysed and returned a reading just over the 0.05 alcohol limit.,Jogos Quentes Gold,
"Slightly over the limit, but we are getting it double checked by taking a blood sample," he said.
"And,,wholesale authentic nfl jerseys, again, the extent to which that is affecting this accident is still being investigated."
Police say the 15 people on board the boat, who were aged 15 and over, are upset but co-operating with police.
The dead man is a Korean national.
2011年9月20日星期二
Train accident in Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, 85 injured
Train accident in Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, 85 injured
In the third major rail mishap in a span of two months, at least eight persons were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger train rammed into a stationary train near Arakkonam,wholesale Jordan shoes about 75 km from here, derailing five coaches last night.Christian Louboutin Sandals
"Till now eight bodies have been identified and injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals," IG Railway Police Sunil Kumar, who is at the accident spot, told PTI.
Police said 15 of those injured were being brought to Chennai for treatment and pitched dark conditions coupled with heavy rains hampered the relief work.
The mishap occurred when the speeding Chennai-Vellore Cantonment Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) rammed into the rear of the Arakkonam-Katpadi passenger which was waiting for signal at the Chitheri station, at about 9.mac eye pencil40 PM.wholesale Ronaldo soccer jerseys
Teams of National Disaster Response Force were dispatched from here to quicken relief and rescue operations while senior railway officials rushed to the spot.
Rescue workers used gas cutters to help pull out the trapped passengers from the derailed bogies while two cranes were pressed into service to clear the tracks.
In the third major rail mishap in a span of two months, at least eight persons were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger train rammed into a stationary train near Arakkonam,wholesale Jordan shoes about 75 km from here, derailing five coaches last night.Christian Louboutin Sandals
"Till now eight bodies have been identified and injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals," IG Railway Police Sunil Kumar, who is at the accident spot, told PTI.
Police said 15 of those injured were being brought to Chennai for treatment and pitched dark conditions coupled with heavy rains hampered the relief work.
The mishap occurred when the speeding Chennai-Vellore Cantonment Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) rammed into the rear of the Arakkonam-Katpadi passenger which was waiting for signal at the Chitheri station, at about 9.mac eye pencil40 PM.wholesale Ronaldo soccer jerseys
Teams of National Disaster Response Force were dispatched from here to quicken relief and rescue operations while senior railway officials rushed to the spot.
Rescue workers used gas cutters to help pull out the trapped passengers from the derailed bogies while two cranes were pressed into service to clear the tracks.
Inter face defensive confidence crisis
Inter face defensive confidence crisis
Inter Milan's defence will be under scrutiny when they play their first competitive match of the season at the San Siro on Wednesday in the Champions League against Turkish debutants Trabzonspor.
Inter's two competitive games so far have ended in defeat, to arch-rivals AC Milan in the Italian Supercup in Beijing a little over a month ago, and on Sunday in Sicily against Palermo.cheap nfl jerseys china
But it was the manner of their 4-3 reverse to Palermo that was most worrying for coach Gian Piero Gasperini in his first season in the job.
Gasperini has already courted much controversy with his highly publicised switch to a back three from a conventional back four.
The 53-year-old has always preferred a back three and enjoyed a certain amount of success with that system when coach of Genoa.
But its rarity in modern football has already turned it into a major talking point in Italy.
Even before his Sicilian reverse Gasperini was forced to answer questions about whether or not he would change the system if it didn't work.
Even club president Massimo Moratti was asked about whether his coach would change the system.
After one game Gasperini is already under pressure to alter his ideas, but he is adamant he will stick with it.
Following the defeat to Palermo he said it was a lack of concentration rather than the system that were to blame.
"At the end we had the game in our hands and we could have won but things went against us and we lost," he said.
"We have to think about it a lot, we were conceding counters from our own corners due to (a lack of) concentration.
"We conceded too many chances from counters. These things are unacceptable and we have to improve.cheap coach handbag
"It's not about one defensive system or another, it was due to disattention and also tiredness."
Club captain Javier Zanetti believes it is up to the players to learn to adapt to the new system, and quickly.
"Obviously, there are things that need to be ironed out but we're all ready to do that," said the Argentinian veteran.
"We have a coach with new ideas, everything's changed and we need time to develop what he's asking.
"I can see in everyone the desire to make things right, I don't know how much time it will take but we're trying everything we can to make the coach's ideas work.digital video recorders
"Gasperini has a different idea about football, every coach has his own ideas and that's the way it should be."
If anything, Wednesday's opponents are the ideal ones for a team suffering from a crisis of confidence.
Trabzonspor have never played in the Champions League under its current format and are in fact only in the group stages on a wild card.
Turkish champions Fenerbahce have been barred from the competition as they are under investigation in their homeland over a match-fixing scandal.
Under UEFA pressure,Anime importers the Turkish Federation decided to remove Fenerbahce from their automatic group stage place and replace them with Trabzonspor, who had actually lost to Benfica in the third qualifying round.
Trabzonspor appear on paper to be the weakest team in Group B and have no experience to count on either.
Last season, then Turkish champions Bursaspor also made their Champions League bow but they crashed out of the group stages after five defeats and a draw, having scored two goals and conceded 16.
Inter Milan's defence will be under scrutiny when they play their first competitive match of the season at the San Siro on Wednesday in the Champions League against Turkish debutants Trabzonspor.
Inter's two competitive games so far have ended in defeat, to arch-rivals AC Milan in the Italian Supercup in Beijing a little over a month ago, and on Sunday in Sicily against Palermo.cheap nfl jerseys china
But it was the manner of their 4-3 reverse to Palermo that was most worrying for coach Gian Piero Gasperini in his first season in the job.
Gasperini has already courted much controversy with his highly publicised switch to a back three from a conventional back four.
The 53-year-old has always preferred a back three and enjoyed a certain amount of success with that system when coach of Genoa.
But its rarity in modern football has already turned it into a major talking point in Italy.
Even before his Sicilian reverse Gasperini was forced to answer questions about whether or not he would change the system if it didn't work.
Even club president Massimo Moratti was asked about whether his coach would change the system.
After one game Gasperini is already under pressure to alter his ideas, but he is adamant he will stick with it.
Following the defeat to Palermo he said it was a lack of concentration rather than the system that were to blame.
"At the end we had the game in our hands and we could have won but things went against us and we lost," he said.
"We have to think about it a lot, we were conceding counters from our own corners due to (a lack of) concentration.
"We conceded too many chances from counters. These things are unacceptable and we have to improve.cheap coach handbag
"It's not about one defensive system or another, it was due to disattention and also tiredness."
Club captain Javier Zanetti believes it is up to the players to learn to adapt to the new system, and quickly.
"Obviously, there are things that need to be ironed out but we're all ready to do that," said the Argentinian veteran.
"We have a coach with new ideas, everything's changed and we need time to develop what he's asking.
"I can see in everyone the desire to make things right, I don't know how much time it will take but we're trying everything we can to make the coach's ideas work.digital video recorders
"Gasperini has a different idea about football, every coach has his own ideas and that's the way it should be."
If anything, Wednesday's opponents are the ideal ones for a team suffering from a crisis of confidence.
Trabzonspor have never played in the Champions League under its current format and are in fact only in the group stages on a wild card.
Turkish champions Fenerbahce have been barred from the competition as they are under investigation in their homeland over a match-fixing scandal.
Under UEFA pressure,Anime importers the Turkish Federation decided to remove Fenerbahce from their automatic group stage place and replace them with Trabzonspor, who had actually lost to Benfica in the third qualifying round.
Trabzonspor appear on paper to be the weakest team in Group B and have no experience to count on either.
Last season, then Turkish champions Bursaspor also made their Champions League bow but they crashed out of the group stages after five defeats and a draw, having scored two goals and conceded 16.
2011年9月14日星期三
New Zealand construction work at lowest level in decade
New Zealand construction work at lowest level in decade
Building activity in New Zealand has fallen to its lowest level in 10 years and construction of new homes is at its lowest in 18 years, the government statistics agency announced Thursday.
The amount of building work fell 6.6 percent in the quarter to June with the drop in residential building leading the fall, following a similar fall in the March quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand.
Residential building activity fell 12 percent in the June quarter, bringing its decline in the year to 24 percent, the lowest in 18 years, following a record low in new home consents earlier this year.
Non-residential building activity fell 1.4 percent in the June quarter, following a fall of 10 percent the previous quarter.wholesales mac Lip gloss
A special survey of the Canterbury region, which has been rocked by earthquakes for the last year, showed it performed slightly better than the rest of the country in the June quarter, said Statistics New Zealand industry and labor statistics manager Kathy Connolly.
"It seems that residential building work in Canterbury fell by slightly less than in the rest of the country, while non- residential building work appears to have risen," she said.
In the year to the end of June, the value of all building work was 10.59 billion NZ dollars (8.82 billion U.Louis Vuitton Handbags wholesaleS. dollars), down 1.2 percent,Cheap moncler jackets with homes accounting for 5.Tory burch handbags79 billion NZ dollars, down 5. 1 percent, and non-residential building work 4.79 billion NZ dollars, up 3.9 percent.
Building activity in New Zealand has fallen to its lowest level in 10 years and construction of new homes is at its lowest in 18 years, the government statistics agency announced Thursday.
The amount of building work fell 6.6 percent in the quarter to June with the drop in residential building leading the fall, following a similar fall in the March quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand.
Residential building activity fell 12 percent in the June quarter, bringing its decline in the year to 24 percent, the lowest in 18 years, following a record low in new home consents earlier this year.
Non-residential building activity fell 1.4 percent in the June quarter, following a fall of 10 percent the previous quarter.wholesales mac Lip gloss
A special survey of the Canterbury region, which has been rocked by earthquakes for the last year, showed it performed slightly better than the rest of the country in the June quarter, said Statistics New Zealand industry and labor statistics manager Kathy Connolly.
"It seems that residential building work in Canterbury fell by slightly less than in the rest of the country, while non- residential building work appears to have risen," she said.
In the year to the end of June, the value of all building work was 10.59 billion NZ dollars (8.82 billion U.Louis Vuitton Handbags wholesaleS. dollars), down 1.2 percent,Cheap moncler jackets with homes accounting for 5.Tory burch handbags79 billion NZ dollars, down 5. 1 percent, and non-residential building work 4.79 billion NZ dollars, up 3.9 percent.
2011年9月12日星期一
Strasburg makes 1st Nats start since elbow surgery
Strasburg makes 1st Nats start since elbow surgery
The Washington Nationals reactivated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 60-day disabled list in time for him to make Tuesday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers.cheap nfl jerseys sale
Strasburg, who underwent Tommy John surgery a little more than a year ago, received a long standing ovation as he made his way from the bullpen to the dugout shortly before the game. The crowd was sparse as the game began because of daylong rains that had threatened to postpone his much-anticipated comeback.
Strasburg last pitched on Aug. 21, 2010, when his elbow popped in a game against Philadelphia. He had ligament replacement surgery on Sept. 3 and made six minor league rehab starts this year, going 1-1 with a 3.cheap Giants Jerseys54 ERA with 29 strikeouts and three walks.
The Nationals also recalled right-handed pitchers Yunesky Maya and Craig Stammen,juicy sunglasses wholesale left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and outfielder Corey Brown from Triple-A Syracuse. They purchased the contracts of right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and infielder Steve Lombardozzi from Syracuse.Nike shox shoes Washington moved right-handed pitcher Cole Kimball to the 60-Day Disabled List and DL, released right-handed pitcher Adam Carr and designated right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock for assignment.
The Washington Nationals reactivated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 60-day disabled list in time for him to make Tuesday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers.cheap nfl jerseys sale
Strasburg, who underwent Tommy John surgery a little more than a year ago, received a long standing ovation as he made his way from the bullpen to the dugout shortly before the game. The crowd was sparse as the game began because of daylong rains that had threatened to postpone his much-anticipated comeback.
Strasburg last pitched on Aug. 21, 2010, when his elbow popped in a game against Philadelphia. He had ligament replacement surgery on Sept. 3 and made six minor league rehab starts this year, going 1-1 with a 3.cheap Giants Jerseys54 ERA with 29 strikeouts and three walks.
The Nationals also recalled right-handed pitchers Yunesky Maya and Craig Stammen,juicy sunglasses wholesale left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and outfielder Corey Brown from Triple-A Syracuse. They purchased the contracts of right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and infielder Steve Lombardozzi from Syracuse.Nike shox shoes Washington moved right-handed pitcher Cole Kimball to the 60-Day Disabled List and DL, released right-handed pitcher Adam Carr and designated right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock for assignment.
2011年9月5日星期一
The Glazer family,which owns the team
The Glazer family, which owns the team, released a statement mourning him.
"Tampa Bay has lost another giant. This is an incredibly somber day for Buccaneer fans,Tory burch handbags Sooner fans,cheap nfl jerseys china and all football fans. Lee Roy's standing as the first Buc in the Hall of Fame surely distinguished him, but his stature off the field as the consummate gentleman put him in another stratosphere," the statement said.
Selmon and his brother, Dewey, were both chosen as All-Americans in 1975 when the Sooners won their second straight championship under Barry Switzer. They followed older brother Lucious to Oklahoma, and the three played together during the 1973 season.
News of Lee Roy Selmon's stroke had already spurred tributes to Selmon on Saturday, when members of the University of South Florida's football team wore his number on their helmet. Selmon had served as the school's athletic director from 2001 to 2004.
"We all loved him, and we're all deeply saddened," USF President Judy Genshaft said. "We're a better university because of Lee Roy Selmon. He was an incredible role model,Prada handbag sale who cared about all of our student-athletes, no matter what sport. He built an incredible legacy and he will never be forgotten."
Selmon followed his Hall of Fame college career with an equally impressive run in the NFL. He was the No. 1 pick in the 1976 draft — the first ever selection by expansion Tampa Bay — and suffered through a winless inaugural season before achieving success. In 1979, he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award when he helped Tampa Bay make it to the NFC championship game. The Buccaneers also won the NFC Central title two years later.
Selmon was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Presented by brother Dewey, Lee Roy said it was his family background that was noteworthy and not his accomplishments on the field.
"People have said, 'Your parents must be proud of you,' but I'm more proud of them," he said.
Selmon played a key role in the creation of the football program at South Florida, where he was the associate athletic director starting in 1993 and served as the AD from May 2001 until he stepped down in February 2004 because of health concerns.
While accompanying the South Florida football team to a game against Oklahoma in 2002, Lee Roy Selmon said he was humbled that Switzer had called him his greatest player.
"I see myself as just having been a teammate with so many great players and coaches," he told The Associated Press. "I'm floored by such a generous compliment."
Lee Roy Selmon was born Oct. 20, 1954, in Eufaula, Okla., to Jessie and Lucious Selmon Sr. and raised on a farm with eight siblings. The three who'd go on to star for the Sooners could have ended up at Colorado, if not for a last-minute recruiting
"Tampa Bay has lost another giant. This is an incredibly somber day for Buccaneer fans,Tory burch handbags Sooner fans,cheap nfl jerseys china and all football fans. Lee Roy's standing as the first Buc in the Hall of Fame surely distinguished him, but his stature off the field as the consummate gentleman put him in another stratosphere," the statement said.
Selmon and his brother, Dewey, were both chosen as All-Americans in 1975 when the Sooners won their second straight championship under Barry Switzer. They followed older brother Lucious to Oklahoma, and the three played together during the 1973 season.
News of Lee Roy Selmon's stroke had already spurred tributes to Selmon on Saturday, when members of the University of South Florida's football team wore his number on their helmet. Selmon had served as the school's athletic director from 2001 to 2004.
"We all loved him, and we're all deeply saddened," USF President Judy Genshaft said. "We're a better university because of Lee Roy Selmon. He was an incredible role model,Prada handbag sale who cared about all of our student-athletes, no matter what sport. He built an incredible legacy and he will never be forgotten."
Selmon followed his Hall of Fame college career with an equally impressive run in the NFL. He was the No. 1 pick in the 1976 draft — the first ever selection by expansion Tampa Bay — and suffered through a winless inaugural season before achieving success. In 1979, he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award when he helped Tampa Bay make it to the NFC championship game. The Buccaneers also won the NFC Central title two years later.
Selmon was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Presented by brother Dewey, Lee Roy said it was his family background that was noteworthy and not his accomplishments on the field.
"People have said, 'Your parents must be proud of you,' but I'm more proud of them," he said.
Selmon played a key role in the creation of the football program at South Florida, where he was the associate athletic director starting in 1993 and served as the AD from May 2001 until he stepped down in February 2004 because of health concerns.
While accompanying the South Florida football team to a game against Oklahoma in 2002, Lee Roy Selmon said he was humbled that Switzer had called him his greatest player.
"I see myself as just having been a teammate with so many great players and coaches," he told The Associated Press. "I'm floored by such a generous compliment."
Lee Roy Selmon was born Oct. 20, 1954, in Eufaula, Okla., to Jessie and Lucious Selmon Sr. and raised on a farm with eight siblings. The three who'd go on to star for the Sooners could have ended up at Colorado, if not for a last-minute recruiting
Prado, Constanza help Braves edge Dodgers
Prado, Constanza help Braves edge Dodgers
Martin Prado needed eight pitches to get a read on Blake Hawksworth.
When Prado saw a changeup to his liking, he hit it hard.
"I was just going to put the ball in play," he said. "I was thinking any pitch I can drive, hit it solid. I saw it, I hit it."
Prado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
The Braves avoided getting swept in a three-game series for the first time this season and gave themselves a good send-off for an eight-game road trip that begins Monday against NL East-leading Philadelphia.
"It was big for us not to go into Philly having lost three straight," third baseman Chipper Jones said. "One of the biggest wins of the year, I'll tell you."
Jose Constanza set up the win with a one-out single off Hawksworth (2-5). Constanza moved to second on a wild pitch and scored easily when Prado's liner landed inside the left-field line.
Craig Kimbrel (4-2) retired the side in order in the top half to get the victory.
The Braves, who began the day with a 7-game lead in the NL wild-card standings,Human hair Full lace wigs put just one runner in scoring position through the first six innings against Clayton Kershaw.
But third baseman Aaron Miles' one-out throwing error in the seventh proved costly for Los Angeles.
The Dodgers had a 3-0 lead when Alex Gonzalez singled and moved to third on Jack Wilson's single. Miles fielded Constanza's hard grounder cleanly, but his wide throw allowed Gonzalez to score and ruined a potential double play.
Wilson and Constanza moved up on a wild pitch and scored on Brooks Conrad's broken-bat single, tying it at 3.
Kershaw, who was attempting to tie Arizona's Ian Kennedy for the NL lead with his 18th victory, allowed three runs,Anime toys merchandise distributor two earned, and 10 hits in seven innings. He struck out 10 and walked none.
Martin Prado needed eight pitches to get a read on Blake Hawksworth.
When Prado saw a changeup to his liking, he hit it hard.
"I was just going to put the ball in play," he said. "I was thinking any pitch I can drive, hit it solid. I saw it, I hit it."
Prado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
The Braves avoided getting swept in a three-game series for the first time this season and gave themselves a good send-off for an eight-game road trip that begins Monday against NL East-leading Philadelphia.
"It was big for us not to go into Philly having lost three straight," third baseman Chipper Jones said. "One of the biggest wins of the year, I'll tell you."
Jose Constanza set up the win with a one-out single off Hawksworth (2-5). Constanza moved to second on a wild pitch and scored easily when Prado's liner landed inside the left-field line.
Craig Kimbrel (4-2) retired the side in order in the top half to get the victory.
The Braves, who began the day with a 7-game lead in the NL wild-card standings,Human hair Full lace wigs put just one runner in scoring position through the first six innings against Clayton Kershaw.
But third baseman Aaron Miles' one-out throwing error in the seventh proved costly for Los Angeles.
The Dodgers had a 3-0 lead when Alex Gonzalez singled and moved to third on Jack Wilson's single. Miles fielded Constanza's hard grounder cleanly, but his wide throw allowed Gonzalez to score and ruined a potential double play.
Wilson and Constanza moved up on a wild pitch and scored on Brooks Conrad's broken-bat single, tying it at 3.
Kershaw, who was attempting to tie Arizona's Ian Kennedy for the NL lead with his 18th victory, allowed three runs,Anime toys merchandise distributor two earned, and 10 hits in seven innings. He struck out 10 and walked none.
2011年8月31日星期三
Get Digital At Cheap Prices, Purchase Cheap Digital Cameras
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If the price is the thing most important for you, a cheap digital camera is undoubtedly the best deal for you.
Do you want a digital camera for yourself but do not want to spend much money on it? There is no need to loose heart.
Gone are the days when digital cameras were the gizmos for rich and classy. The ‘digital’ need not be very expensive always. There are many cheap digital cameras in the market today.
So, following the digital technology for your photo hobby or professional photography is not a tall order at all. The Internet is the best place to gauge for all kinds of digital cameras at cheap prices. Just browse the web and you will get the grand choices for picking up an affordable digital camera.
Still, at doubts? Just read on this article and you would know how easy it is for you to find the digital technology at low rates today.
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The range of cheap digital cameras starts at prices as low as 30. With such cost-effective price range, there is no need for you to be bothered about giving them to your young kids for photo explorations as well. Today's cheap digital cameras also make for a great birthday gift or Christmas Day present for your friends and the members of your family. Moreover, a cheap camera is always utilized in a much better way than any of those expensive high tech gadgets. The reason is simple-- you feel more at ease with them.
In fact, if it is seen logically, the digital cameras are basically cheap gadgets. The main cost is of buying them and that is for once and all. Later, they will not make you spend your dollars on film rolls like the traditional cameras. This is because digital cameras mean no intake of films, no printing,Moncler men jackets no processing and thus no continuing costs.
There are many kinds of cheap cameras available in the market. Many of them are made on ‘use & throw’ basis. They are disposable cameras, which are rated quite inexpensively by the companies. Moreover, there are chances for you to get them at much less or bargained price even. As they are very cheap and affordable, people buy them on an urgent basis, or when they need them at once, for a family function, wedding or any other occasion.
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2011年8月22日星期一
The OECD's "leading indicator" for the UK
The OECD's "leading indicator" for the UK – a signal about how the economy might progress over the next six months – fell for the sixth month in a row, and at an increased rate in June with the suggestion that the economy will continue to flatline until next spring.
The Bank of England is due to reveal its latest forecasts for inflation and growth tomorrow. It is expected to follow the Office for Budget Responsibility in admitting that its projections have not been borne out by reality.
The rout began in Asia: the main stock index fell almost 4 per cent in South Korea and more than 2 per cent in Japan. European markets opened later and fell too, with Germany down 3 per cent and France 2.5 per cent.
However, the European Central Bank's policy of buying Spanish and Italian government bonds to take the cost to Madrid and Rome of financing their public sectors back to manageable proportions seems to be working.
In contrast to their damning assessment of US political gridlock, S&P's officials had kind words to say about the UK and France's AAA ratings. Mr Beers said he expected the UK Coalition to hold together until the next election and to implement its austerity plans with only minimal changes. The agency moved its outlook on the UK's AAA rating from negative back to stable last October.
The Bank of England is due to reveal its latest forecasts for inflation and growth tomorrow. It is expected to follow the Office for Budget Responsibility in admitting that its projections have not been borne out by reality.
The rout began in Asia: the main stock index fell almost 4 per cent in South Korea and more than 2 per cent in Japan. European markets opened later and fell too, with Germany down 3 per cent and France 2.5 per cent.
However, the European Central Bank's policy of buying Spanish and Italian government bonds to take the cost to Madrid and Rome of financing their public sectors back to manageable proportions seems to be working.
In contrast to their damning assessment of US political gridlock, S&P's officials had kind words to say about the UK and France's AAA ratings. Mr Beers said he expected the UK Coalition to hold together until the next election and to implement its austerity plans with only minimal changes. The agency moved its outlook on the UK's AAA rating from negative back to stable last October.
2011年8月11日星期四
Van Commenee has to apologise, insists Idowu
Van Commenee has to apologise, insists Idowu
It was five weeks ago today that a public rift first emerged between Charles van Commenee, the head coach of UK Athletics,wholesale POLO Ralph Lauren SERIES and Phillips Idowu, the triple jumper who will be defending his World Championship title in Daegu, South Korea, next month and heading to the London Olympics as one of the big hopes for home gold a year from now. Last week Van Commenee claimed: "We have both decided to leave the incident behind us." Yesterday Idowu begged to differ.
"I haven't spoken to Charles since that incident and I've said I won't speak to him until he publicly apologises," the Belgrave Harrier said,Golf Ladies Clubs speaking to BBC Radio Five Live ahead of his appearance in the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Monte Carlo tonight. "He publicly embarrassed me on TV, so publicly apologise. Until then I don't want nothing to do with him [sic]." Oh dear. It would seem that the rift between two of the leading figures in British athletics remains as wide as on the weekend of the European Team Championships in GHD PreciousStockholm.
It was at the eve-of-competition British team press conference in the Swedish capital tAnime supplierhat Van Commenee, when questioned in general about a raft of withdrawals from the squad, launched a stinging condemnation of Idowu. "I'm very unhappy with the timing of his decision and the way he communicated it through Twitter," the Dutchman said. "I've told him, 'It's not on'. I expect any team member to represent Britain with a certain responsibility and dignity. Using Twitter to announce that he has changed his mind is simply not acceptable."
It was five weeks ago today that a public rift first emerged between Charles van Commenee, the head coach of UK Athletics,wholesale POLO Ralph Lauren SERIES and Phillips Idowu, the triple jumper who will be defending his World Championship title in Daegu, South Korea, next month and heading to the London Olympics as one of the big hopes for home gold a year from now. Last week Van Commenee claimed: "We have both decided to leave the incident behind us." Yesterday Idowu begged to differ.
"I haven't spoken to Charles since that incident and I've said I won't speak to him until he publicly apologises," the Belgrave Harrier said,Golf Ladies Clubs speaking to BBC Radio Five Live ahead of his appearance in the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Monte Carlo tonight. "He publicly embarrassed me on TV, so publicly apologise. Until then I don't want nothing to do with him [sic]." Oh dear. It would seem that the rift between two of the leading figures in British athletics remains as wide as on the weekend of the European Team Championships in GHD PreciousStockholm.
It was at the eve-of-competition British team press conference in the Swedish capital tAnime supplierhat Van Commenee, when questioned in general about a raft of withdrawals from the squad, launched a stinging condemnation of Idowu. "I'm very unhappy with the timing of his decision and the way he communicated it through Twitter," the Dutchman said. "I've told him, 'It's not on'. I expect any team member to represent Britain with a certain responsibility and dignity. Using Twitter to announce that he has changed his mind is simply not acceptable."
2011年8月3日星期三
Dhoni blames defeat on cramped schedule
Dhoni blames defeat on cramped schedule
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Faced with the prospect of losing the number one tag after conceding a 0-2 lead to England in the ongoing Test series, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed a cramped schedule for his team's poor performance so far.
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He, however, hoped that with considerable rest before the next Test of the four-match series, India will stage a turnaround.
"Somebody said time is of essence here. We came straight from the Caribbean and didn't have time to play more than one (practice) game. So we are playing seven and not four matches back-to-back," said Dhoni after India suffered a crushing 319-run defeat at the hands of England in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday.
"It (this series) is a continuation of the West Indies tour and we haven't really had a gap. You need to prepare differently (for England tour). In this respect the next 10 days are very important," he added.
With Virender Sehwag set to join the squad, and Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan likely to be fit for the third Test at Edgbaston on August 10, Dhoni expressed hope of a comeback.
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The series so far has been hard on India and Dhoni admitted that his famed batting line up needs to fire to give the visitors any hope of a turnaround.
"It is important to score and put runs on the board. We have been slightly lacking in this respect. Even in the West Indies, we didn't score runs consistently. We do need improvement in the batting," he said.
"In all the three innings, we haven't been able to see the second new ball through. In conditions such as these, it is vital. We don't want our batters from number eight onwards to be exposed to the second new ball."
Dhoni also seemed concerned about his own form in the series.
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"My form is a bit of concern but my preparation and process is alright and when it's so, you don't really need to worry. It takes only 15 deliveries to strike form," he said.
The Indian skipper said injuries to key players such as Zaheer, Gambhir and Sehwag hampered India.
"We missed Zaheer in the middle of the (first) Test and that too in the first innings. We missed Harbhajan in this game. The openers were missing. Conditions really have been tough for us," Dhoni said.
Dhoni conceded England's batting runs too deep but insisted that it can be managed if he has the services of his top four bowlers.
"Their batting runs quite deep. Only (James) Anderson to some extent doesn't bat. We had them down to 124 for 8 in the first innings and yet they were able to score 100 more runs
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Faced with the prospect of losing the number one tag after conceding a 0-2 lead to England in the ongoing Test series, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed a cramped schedule for his team's poor performance so far.
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He, however, hoped that with considerable rest before the next Test of the four-match series, India will stage a turnaround.
"Somebody said time is of essence here. We came straight from the Caribbean and didn't have time to play more than one (practice) game. So we are playing seven and not four matches back-to-back," said Dhoni after India suffered a crushing 319-run defeat at the hands of England in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday.
"It (this series) is a continuation of the West Indies tour and we haven't really had a gap. You need to prepare differently (for England tour). In this respect the next 10 days are very important," he added.
With Virender Sehwag set to join the squad, and Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan likely to be fit for the third Test at Edgbaston on August 10, Dhoni expressed hope of a comeback.
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The series so far has been hard on India and Dhoni admitted that his famed batting line up needs to fire to give the visitors any hope of a turnaround.
"It is important to score and put runs on the board. We have been slightly lacking in this respect. Even in the West Indies, we didn't score runs consistently. We do need improvement in the batting," he said.
"In all the three innings, we haven't been able to see the second new ball through. In conditions such as these, it is vital. We don't want our batters from number eight onwards to be exposed to the second new ball."
Dhoni also seemed concerned about his own form in the series.
Wedding Bridesmaid Dresses
"My form is a bit of concern but my preparation and process is alright and when it's so, you don't really need to worry. It takes only 15 deliveries to strike form," he said.
The Indian skipper said injuries to key players such as Zaheer, Gambhir and Sehwag hampered India.
"We missed Zaheer in the middle of the (first) Test and that too in the first innings. We missed Harbhajan in this game. The openers were missing. Conditions really have been tough for us," Dhoni said.
Dhoni conceded England's batting runs too deep but insisted that it can be managed if he has the services of his top four bowlers.
"Their batting runs quite deep. Only (James) Anderson to some extent doesn't bat. We had them down to 124 for 8 in the first innings and yet they were able to score 100 more runs
2011年8月2日星期二
Civilian killed in air strikes in Sudan's Darfur UNAMID
Civilian killed in air strikes in Sudan's Darfur UNAMID
At least one civilian was killed and two others injured in recent air strikes in Sudan's Darfur region, which has been witnessing a civil war since 2003, said the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Wednesday.
"A UNAMID patrol investigating reports of recent air strikes in the vicinity of Abu Hamara, located approximately 20 kilometers west of Khor Abeche in South Darfur, has confirmed that such strikes took place, resulting in the death of one civilian and two wounded," UNAMID said in a statement.
A number of villagers have fled their homes in the aftermath of the strikes, according to the statement.
No comment could be immediately obtained from the Sudanese Armed Forces regarding the UNAMID statement.
This is the first such incident reported since the Sudanese government signed a peace agreement with the Darfur Liberation and Justice Movement on July 14 in Doha, Qatar.
However, two major Darfur rebel movements, the Justice and Equality Movement led by Khalil Ibrahim and the alliance of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)/Minni Minnawi faction and SLA/Abdul- Wahid Nur faction, have rejected to sign the agreement and insisted that it was "a partial agreement" that did not fulfill the demands of the Darfur people.
At least one civilian was killed and two others injured in recent air strikes in Sudan's Darfur region, which has been witnessing a civil war since 2003, said the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Wednesday.
"A UNAMID patrol investigating reports of recent air strikes in the vicinity of Abu Hamara, located approximately 20 kilometers west of Khor Abeche in South Darfur, has confirmed that such strikes took place, resulting in the death of one civilian and two wounded," UNAMID said in a statement.
A number of villagers have fled their homes in the aftermath of the strikes, according to the statement.
No comment could be immediately obtained from the Sudanese Armed Forces regarding the UNAMID statement.
This is the first such incident reported since the Sudanese government signed a peace agreement with the Darfur Liberation and Justice Movement on July 14 in Doha, Qatar.
However, two major Darfur rebel movements, the Justice and Equality Movement led by Khalil Ibrahim and the alliance of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)/Minni Minnawi faction and SLA/Abdul- Wahid Nur faction, have rejected to sign the agreement and insisted that it was "a partial agreement" that did not fulfill the demands of the Darfur people.
2011年8月1日星期一
The official Xinhua news agency
The official Xinhua news agency, in a rare piece of criticism from mainstream state media, said the ministry's handling of the crash's aftermath had "done nothing to reassure the public of its professionalism."
"The ministry, as it monopolizes the country's rail transport, has long been dubbed ... 'big rail brother' for its indifference to passengers' needs," it said in the English language commentary.
"The ministry promised to refund passengers whose rail service was canceled after the collision. However, many have found it outrageous that they were told to go back to the exact booth they purchased the ticket, which may be hundreds or thousands of kilometers away."
"ONLY DEVILS COULD BELIEVE"
Comments on China's popular Twitter-like microblogging site Weibo suggested the government will have to work very hard to subdue broad public anger at the crash.
In one online Weibo survey, 98 percent of more than 5,000 respondents answered "only devils could believe" the official death toll of 39.
"We've seen the kind-heartedness of the Chinese people (during this disaster) and the shameless avarice of those who govern us," wrote one person who goes by the name "well-behaved partition 57." "Those who lie to the great Chinese people should be made to pay the price."
The government has now begun paying compensation to the victims' families, with the first family accepting 500,000 yuan ($77,500), according to Xinhua.
Police also released for the first time the names of 28 of the dead along with their places of residence and identity card numbers, Xinhua said. The list included two foreigners -- an Italian and a U.S. citizen.
The Global Times, a widely read tabloid published by the People's Daily, wondered in an editorial why China was able to develop so fast economically yet ignore safety standards taken for granted in the West.
"The ministry, as it monopolizes the country's rail transport, has long been dubbed ... 'big rail brother' for its indifference to passengers' needs," it said in the English language commentary.
"The ministry promised to refund passengers whose rail service was canceled after the collision. However, many have found it outrageous that they were told to go back to the exact booth they purchased the ticket, which may be hundreds or thousands of kilometers away."
"ONLY DEVILS COULD BELIEVE"
Comments on China's popular Twitter-like microblogging site Weibo suggested the government will have to work very hard to subdue broad public anger at the crash.
In one online Weibo survey, 98 percent of more than 5,000 respondents answered "only devils could believe" the official death toll of 39.
"We've seen the kind-heartedness of the Chinese people (during this disaster) and the shameless avarice of those who govern us," wrote one person who goes by the name "well-behaved partition 57." "Those who lie to the great Chinese people should be made to pay the price."
The government has now begun paying compensation to the victims' families, with the first family accepting 500,000 yuan ($77,500), according to Xinhua.
Police also released for the first time the names of 28 of the dead along with their places of residence and identity card numbers, Xinhua said. The list included two foreigners -- an Italian and a U.S. citizen.
The Global Times, a widely read tabloid published by the People's Daily, wondered in an editorial why China was able to develop so fast economically yet ignore safety standards taken for granted in the West.
2011年7月29日星期五
Hamilton 134 and double world champion Alonso 130
Vettel has 216 points, Webber 139, Hamilton 134 and double world champion Alonso 130.
Hamilton, who said he had no chance of pole before seizing second on the grid, made a great start while Alonso also got past Vettel only to soon lose the initiative.
As the front five predictably pulled away from the pack, Alonso - who won last time in Britain for Ferrari's first victory of the season - overtook the struggling Vettel in style at turn one of the ninth lap.
Further drama ensued when Webber,Cheap Christian Louboutin who was only the third man since 1995 to win here from pole two years ago, edged ahead of Hamilton only for the pumped-up Briton to immediately retake the lead with a courageous move down the straight.
Despite rain in the air, the teams began onstarcraft 2 Promotion dry tires and by the time they first pitted the risk of a traditional downpour in the Eifel mountains looked to have receded.
Red Bull performed its usual heroics in the pits to get Webber back out in front of Hamilton but by the second round of pit stops Alonso found himself ahead before an outrageous pass by the McLaren sent the Briton clear.
A third pit stop had Hamilton just coming out in front and he surged towards the checkered flag for his 16th career win.
Alonso then stopped his car on track after running out of fuel on the slowing down lap and hitched a lift on Webber's Red Bull back to the pits.
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Vettel, starting off the front row for the first time this year, slipped behind Ferrari's resurgent Felipe Massa only to retake fourth late on when both pitted at the same time in dramatic fashion and Ferrari reacted more slowly.
Michael Schumacher's miserable time continued as he spun on a corner under no pressure to leave Mercedes fans shaking their heads although he recovered to finish eighth.
Hamilton, who said he had no chance of pole before seizing second on the grid, made a great start while Alonso also got past Vettel only to soon lose the initiative.
As the front five predictably pulled away from the pack, Alonso - who won last time in Britain for Ferrari's first victory of the season - overtook the struggling Vettel in style at turn one of the ninth lap.
Further drama ensued when Webber,Cheap Christian Louboutin who was only the third man since 1995 to win here from pole two years ago, edged ahead of Hamilton only for the pumped-up Briton to immediately retake the lead with a courageous move down the straight.
Despite rain in the air, the teams began onstarcraft 2 Promotion dry tires and by the time they first pitted the risk of a traditional downpour in the Eifel mountains looked to have receded.
Red Bull performed its usual heroics in the pits to get Webber back out in front of Hamilton but by the second round of pit stops Alonso found himself ahead before an outrageous pass by the McLaren sent the Briton clear.
A third pit stop had Hamilton just coming out in front and he surged towards the checkered flag for his 16th career win.
Alonso then stopped his car on track after running out of fuel on the slowing down lap and hitched a lift on Webber's Red Bull back to the pits.
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Vettel, starting off the front row for the first time this year, slipped behind Ferrari's resurgent Felipe Massa only to retake fourth late on when both pitted at the same time in dramatic fashion and Ferrari reacted more slowly.
Michael Schumacher's miserable time continued as he spun on a corner under no pressure to leave Mercedes fans shaking their heads although he recovered to finish eighth.
2011年7月28日星期四
Earthquake shelters to receive new equipment
Earthquake shelters to receive new equipment
BEIJING - Hundreds of extra emergency shelters are to be set up in the city to help residents cope with a major earthquake, authorities announced on Thursday.
The capital already has 33 disaster collection points in 14 districts and two counties, each fitted with electricity generators,,Cheap Christian Louboutin, water pumps and other equipment. However, the quality of the equipment has come under much criticism, recently from an investigation by the Standing Committee of the Beijing People's Congress.
"Some shelters lack the right equipment, while the facilities at others are broken," Liu Xiaochen, deputy director of the committee, said in a statement on its official website. He added that few residents even know how to get to the shelters, let alone what to do when they arrive following a disaster.
In response to the complaints, municipal authorities vowed to place post-disaster facilities in more than 300 locations, including parks, schools and stadiums, by the end of 2015.
"A standard shelter should have space to set up tents and have enough room for a water source, toilets and electricity," Huang Yurui,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe a senior official at Beijing's earthquake bureau, told China Daily on Thursday. "Most of the existing shelters do not meet these requirements." The bureau is cooperating with managers of various public places to improve emergency response facilities, and many schools and stadiums have already undergone maintenance to improve their durability in a quake.
"These buildings are more than just shelters.They have their own use, either for sports or studying. That creates a challenge," said Huang, who promised that her bureau will help with every upgrade as much as possible.
Authorities have also announced a pilot program to reinforce structures in central districts that were built in the 1970s and 1980s in the hope of preventing them from collapsing in a large tremor.
"First, we will investigate all old houses in the city and then carry out appropriate reinforcements," said Huang.
Li Zhixin, 50, lives in a shabby tower block built in the 1970s in Chaoyang district's Huixinli community. He welcomed the plans to renovate weaker buildings. "I always worry about my living conditions. My building wouldn't resist a small earthquake,,cheap Chargers Jerseys, never mind a big one," he said, pointing to his apartment, which has a cracked outside wall and broken windows.
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The capital already has 33 disaster collection points in 14 districts and two counties, each fitted with electricity generators,,Cheap Christian Louboutin, water pumps and other equipment. However, the quality of the equipment has come under much criticism, recently from an investigation by the Standing Committee of the Beijing People's Congress.
"Some shelters lack the right equipment, while the facilities at others are broken," Liu Xiaochen, deputy director of the committee, said in a statement on its official website. He added that few residents even know how to get to the shelters, let alone what to do when they arrive following a disaster.
In response to the complaints, municipal authorities vowed to place post-disaster facilities in more than 300 locations, including parks, schools and stadiums, by the end of 2015.
"A standard shelter should have space to set up tents and have enough room for a water source, toilets and electricity," Huang Yurui,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe a senior official at Beijing's earthquake bureau, told China Daily on Thursday. "Most of the existing shelters do not meet these requirements." The bureau is cooperating with managers of various public places to improve emergency response facilities, and many schools and stadiums have already undergone maintenance to improve their durability in a quake.
"These buildings are more than just shelters.They have their own use, either for sports or studying. That creates a challenge," said Huang, who promised that her bureau will help with every upgrade as much as possible.
Authorities have also announced a pilot program to reinforce structures in central districts that were built in the 1970s and 1980s in the hope of preventing them from collapsing in a large tremor.
"First, we will investigate all old houses in the city and then carry out appropriate reinforcements," said Huang.
Li Zhixin, 50, lives in a shabby tower block built in the 1970s in Chaoyang district's Huixinli community. He welcomed the plans to renovate weaker buildings. "I always worry about my living conditions. My building wouldn't resist a small earthquake,,cheap Chargers Jerseys, never mind a big one," he said, pointing to his apartment, which has a cracked outside wall and broken windows.
2011年7月27日星期三
Diving crew holds deep ambitions
Diving crew holds deep ambitions
SHANGHAI - The crew of the submersible Jiaolong hopes to smancaa jerseyssh China's deep-sea diving record for the second time in two days.
Authorities said Jiaolong will attempt to reach 5,000 meters in its second test in the East Pacific Ocean, which was scheduled to take place on Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after it successfully dived 4,027 meters.
The vessel will complete a number of missions under water during its third trial, including taking photos, shooting video and taking samples from the ocean floor, said Jin Jiancai, secretary-general of the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and deputy director of the submersible's diving test program team.
"As the submersible goes deeper, more pressure will be exerted on the craft, so the design requires a very high standard when it comes to preventing leaks,,Jogos Quentes Gold," said Xu Qinan, a researcher at the China Ship Scientific Research Center affiliated to China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and Jiaolong's chief designer. "We used titanium alloy to make the craft, which is flexible and sustainable under high pressure."
Under orders from commander-in-chief Liu Feng, the manned submersible embarked on its first trial dive at around 3 am on Thursday. It reached a depth of 1,777 meters at 4 am and reached 4,027 meters at 5:26 am, the State Oceanic Administration said.
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Jiaolong, named after a mythical sea dragon, left Jiangyin city in East China's Jiangsu province for the 5,000-meter dive on July 1. It will return in mid-August.,Ray Ban Sunglasses,
Designed to reach depths of 7,000 meters, the vessel completed 17 dives in the South China Sea between May 31 and July 13 last year, reaching a maximum of 3,759 meters.
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SHANGHAI - The crew of the submersible Jiaolong hopes to smancaa jerseyssh China's deep-sea diving record for the second time in two days.
Authorities said Jiaolong will attempt to reach 5,000 meters in its second test in the East Pacific Ocean, which was scheduled to take place on Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after it successfully dived 4,027 meters.
The vessel will complete a number of missions under water during its third trial, including taking photos, shooting video and taking samples from the ocean floor, said Jin Jiancai, secretary-general of the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and deputy director of the submersible's diving test program team.
"As the submersible goes deeper, more pressure will be exerted on the craft, so the design requires a very high standard when it comes to preventing leaks,,Jogos Quentes Gold," said Xu Qinan, a researcher at the China Ship Scientific Research Center affiliated to China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and Jiaolong's chief designer. "We used titanium alloy to make the craft, which is flexible and sustainable under high pressure."
Under orders from commander-in-chief Liu Feng, the manned submersible embarked on its first trial dive at around 3 am on Thursday. It reached a depth of 1,777 meters at 4 am and reached 4,027 meters at 5:26 am, the State Oceanic Administration said.
The submersible was back on the deck of its mother ship, Xiangyanghong 9,,MLB JERSEYS, at about 8 am.
Jiaolong, named after a mythical sea dragon, left Jiangyin city in East China's Jiangsu province for the 5,000-meter dive on July 1. It will return in mid-August.,Ray Ban Sunglasses,
Designed to reach depths of 7,000 meters, the vessel completed 17 dives in the South China Sea between May 31 and July 13 last year, reaching a maximum of 3,759 meters.
China is the world's fifth nation - following the United States, France, Russia and Japan - to have the technology to make a manned submersible dive more than 3,500 meters belo
2011年7月26日星期二
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"Even that movement didn't have the impact and magnitude that Yao Ming has had. And on top of that, he's just a heck of a basketball player to boot," Bryant, who is in China on a promotional tour, added.
The seven-foot,,CVC Fabric, six-inch (2.3-metre) Yao, an eight-times All Star, has been plagued by assorted injuries in recent years and missed the entire 2009-10 NBA season after suffering a fractured bone in his left foot.
He played only five games for the Rockets last season before being sidelined on Nov 10 when he injured his ankle during the a game.
Bryant felt Yao would leave a lasting legacy and more Chinese players would make it to top-flight NBA teams.
"Since I have been coming here and doing clinics and basketball camps with kids, you see the improvement year after year and the determination to get better and the passion they have for the game,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe" said Bryant.,Cheap Christian Louboutin,
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He played only five games for the Rockets last season before being sidelined on Nov 10 when he injured his ankle during the a game.
Bryant felt Yao would leave a lasting legacy and more Chinese players would make it to top-flight NBA teams.
"Since I have been coming here and doing clinics and basketball camps with kids, you see the improvement year after year and the determination to get better and the passion they have for the game,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe" said Bryant.,Cheap Christian Louboutin,
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Lai Changxing could face life in prison
Lai Changxing could face life in prison
Lai Changxing,chi hair straigntener one of China's most wanted fugitives, may face life imprisonment after he was repatriated to China on Saturday, law experts said.
"Lai, a non-violent criminal, may face life imprisonment in China, a sentence Canadian authorities said they were willing to accept," Yang said. "Lai's exemption from the death penalty will encourage other countries to send back Chinese suspects hiding there."
"It's also a warning to the suspects,the north face jackets as they will know that wherever they go, sooner or later they will be sent back to their home country," he added.
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Lai Changxing,chi hair straigntener one of China's most wanted fugitives, may face life imprisonment after he was repatriated to China on Saturday, law experts said.
"Lai, a non-violent criminal, may face life imprisonment in China, a sentence Canadian authorities said they were willing to accept," Yang said. "Lai's exemption from the death penalty will encourage other countries to send back Chinese suspects hiding there."
"It's also a warning to the suspects,the north face jackets as they will know that wherever they go, sooner or later they will be sent back to their home country," he added.
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2011年7月25日星期一
the rebel representative meeting with French leaders
Fortia, the rebel representative meeting with French leaders, said the western port city of Misrata, where rebel forces pushed government troops out of the city center, is "the key" to taking Tripoli.
"With a little help from some friends, we will be in Tripoli very soon ... a matter of days," he contended during a news conference.
The plan is to move toward Tripoli from Zlitan west of Misrata and then Al-Khums in a step-by-step advance, members of the delegation said.
"Their message was the following: what we did to liberate our city, we can do it to move forward toward Tripoli," said French philosopher Bernard Henri-Levy, who helped organize the meeting and has championed the Libyan rebel cause.
"If they (the rebels) have the means, they just need a few days to reach the doors of Tripoli. They are expected in the three cities before Tripoli by experienced fighters who are just waiting for them. So a few days will be enough," he said.
"With a little help from some friends, we will be in Tripoli very soon ... a matter of days," he contended during a news conference.
The plan is to move toward Tripoli from Zlitan west of Misrata and then Al-Khums in a step-by-step advance, members of the delegation said.
"Their message was the following: what we did to liberate our city, we can do it to move forward toward Tripoli," said French philosopher Bernard Henri-Levy, who helped organize the meeting and has championed the Libyan rebel cause.
"If they (the rebels) have the means, they just need a few days to reach the doors of Tripoli. They are expected in the three cities before Tripoli by experienced fighters who are just waiting for them. So a few days will be enough," he said.
Safeguarding Sustainable Growth
Safeguarding Sustainable Growth
The Chinese economy has continued growing steadily and rapidly, with its GDP growth reaching 9.6 percent in the first half of 2011.
Since the beginning of this year, the Chinese economy has encountered several difficulties: inflation,polo ralph Lauren natural disasters, closures of many small and medium-sized enterprises, and job creation pressures. Internationally, the effects of the 2008 financial turmoil continue to linger and a sovereign debt crisis is plaguing Europe. Faced with mounting pressure, the Chinese Government took a number of measures to ensure the economy grows steadily.
First-half economic performance showed GDP growth continued on a downward trend. It slowed to 9.5 percent in the second quarter of this year. As a result of China's pursuit of a healthier and more balanced growth pattern, the slowdown is what the Chinese Government expected.
In sharp contrast,timberland boots sale consumer prices soared to new highs. Growth of the consumer price index (CPI) reached a 35-month high of 6.4 percent in June. Even so, the CPI's growth is within the government's control. Recent signs show price increases of CPI components, except those related to agricultural and energy products,the north face jackets have slowed, as macro-control measures have begun taking effect.
The slowdown of the Chinese economy won't carry over into a larger economic downturn, and is instead an encouraging sign that China's growth engine is back on the track of self-sustained growth from a strong rebound spurred by the counter-crisis stimulus package.
Meanwhile, the difficulties the Chinese economy faces can't be ignored: inflationary pressure, emission reductions, an overheated housing market, mounting local government debts and an export slowdown as a result of anemic demand from developed economies. Although the government has been diligent in coping with these, further efforts are still needed.
The problems baffling the Chinese economy have also caught worldwide attention. Concerns about the prospects for the world's second largest economy are rising. But the international community shouldn't just stand idly by. All countries should abandon any form of trade and investment protectionism, safeguard an environment for mutual benefit and get the world's growth engine roaring again. We appreciate that the United States hasn't begun printing more money in a third round of quantitative easing, and that EU members are working on solutions to the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and Spain.
In the future, China needs to strike a balance between maintaining steady and fast growth, restructuring the economy and managing inflationary expectations.
In the short term, managing inflationary expectations is crucial, which explains why China's central bank increased reserve requirement ratios six times and interest rates three times in the first half of 2011.chi hair straigntener In the long run, the government should avoid over-tightening its monetary policies.wholesales mac Lip gloss Over-tightening could lead to deficient cash flows for enterprises and projects already in progress and result in massive loan defaults for banks.
The Chinese Government should take preventive measures to ensure healthy and sustainable growth, which will be a main driving force in the global economic recovery.
The Chinese economy has continued growing steadily and rapidly, with its GDP growth reaching 9.6 percent in the first half of 2011.
Since the beginning of this year, the Chinese economy has encountered several difficulties: inflation,polo ralph Lauren natural disasters, closures of many small and medium-sized enterprises, and job creation pressures. Internationally, the effects of the 2008 financial turmoil continue to linger and a sovereign debt crisis is plaguing Europe. Faced with mounting pressure, the Chinese Government took a number of measures to ensure the economy grows steadily.
First-half economic performance showed GDP growth continued on a downward trend. It slowed to 9.5 percent in the second quarter of this year. As a result of China's pursuit of a healthier and more balanced growth pattern, the slowdown is what the Chinese Government expected.
In sharp contrast,timberland boots sale consumer prices soared to new highs. Growth of the consumer price index (CPI) reached a 35-month high of 6.4 percent in June. Even so, the CPI's growth is within the government's control. Recent signs show price increases of CPI components, except those related to agricultural and energy products,the north face jackets have slowed, as macro-control measures have begun taking effect.
The slowdown of the Chinese economy won't carry over into a larger economic downturn, and is instead an encouraging sign that China's growth engine is back on the track of self-sustained growth from a strong rebound spurred by the counter-crisis stimulus package.
Meanwhile, the difficulties the Chinese economy faces can't be ignored: inflationary pressure, emission reductions, an overheated housing market, mounting local government debts and an export slowdown as a result of anemic demand from developed economies. Although the government has been diligent in coping with these, further efforts are still needed.
The problems baffling the Chinese economy have also caught worldwide attention. Concerns about the prospects for the world's second largest economy are rising. But the international community shouldn't just stand idly by. All countries should abandon any form of trade and investment protectionism, safeguard an environment for mutual benefit and get the world's growth engine roaring again. We appreciate that the United States hasn't begun printing more money in a third round of quantitative easing, and that EU members are working on solutions to the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and Spain.
In the future, China needs to strike a balance between maintaining steady and fast growth, restructuring the economy and managing inflationary expectations.
In the short term, managing inflationary expectations is crucial, which explains why China's central bank increased reserve requirement ratios six times and interest rates three times in the first half of 2011.chi hair straigntener In the long run, the government should avoid over-tightening its monetary policies.wholesales mac Lip gloss Over-tightening could lead to deficient cash flows for enterprises and projects already in progress and result in massive loan defaults for banks.
The Chinese Government should take preventive measures to ensure healthy and sustainable growth, which will be a main driving force in the global economic recovery.
2011年7月22日星期五
China's tourist island of Hainan to gain third airport
China's tourist island of Hainan to gain third airport
Chinese authorities have given the green light for an airport project in the city of Qionghai in the southernmost tropical island province of Hainan.
The project will provide the tourist island with its third airport. The other two airports are located in the provincial capital of Haikou and the scenic beachside city of Sanya.
According to a document of approval issued by the State Council, or China's cabinet, the airport will be built in Qionghai's Zhongyuan Township.
Built with a projected cost of 945 million yuan (146 million U.S. dollars), the airport will handle 3,190 flights, or 290,000 passengers and 725 metric tons of cargo, annually by 2015. It will be able to accomodate a variety of aircraft, including corporate jets and airliners.
Most travelers prefer to get to the island by air, as the island is separated from the mainland by the Qiongzhou Strait.
The construction of the airport will help to facilitate travel to Bo'ao, a small town that has become a popular tourist destination as a result of the Bo'ao Forum, an annual gathering that brings together state leaders, government officials, businessmen and academics from across Asia. The forum aims to promote regional economic integration.
Partly boosted by the launch of a duty-free shopping program in April, Hainan's tourist traffic witnessed a year-on-year surge of 8.94 percent in the first half of the year,Stretch tricot knitted fabric reaching 14.42 million visitors.
Chinese authorities have given the green light for an airport project in the city of Qionghai in the southernmost tropical island province of Hainan.
The project will provide the tourist island with its third airport. The other two airports are located in the provincial capital of Haikou and the scenic beachside city of Sanya.
According to a document of approval issued by the State Council, or China's cabinet, the airport will be built in Qionghai's Zhongyuan Township.
Built with a projected cost of 945 million yuan (146 million U.S. dollars), the airport will handle 3,190 flights, or 290,000 passengers and 725 metric tons of cargo, annually by 2015. It will be able to accomodate a variety of aircraft, including corporate jets and airliners.
Most travelers prefer to get to the island by air, as the island is separated from the mainland by the Qiongzhou Strait.
The construction of the airport will help to facilitate travel to Bo'ao, a small town that has become a popular tourist destination as a result of the Bo'ao Forum, an annual gathering that brings together state leaders, government officials, businessmen and academics from across Asia. The forum aims to promote regional economic integration.
Partly boosted by the launch of a duty-free shopping program in April, Hainan's tourist traffic witnessed a year-on-year surge of 8.94 percent in the first half of the year,Stretch tricot knitted fabric reaching 14.42 million visitors.
He fought the system and basically won
"He fought the system and basically won."
A grandson of Sigmund Freud, a leading pioneer of modern psychoanalysis, Freud was especially known for his nudes. He meticulously revealed every flaw, creating an intimate, unflinching level of detail that sometimes leaves viewers uncomfortable.
"He has certainly divided critics," said Starr Figura, a curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
"The ones who don't appreciate him find his work hard to look at and a bit out of step with what is going on in the rest of the world. They have a hard time categorizing it," she said.
"I think his work is very charged, and it is quite disturbing to look at," Figura said. "That's what gives people a problem and that's what gives his work power and fascination. His work is incredibly personal, and that comes through. On the other hand it is also very detached and critical and that is what makes it so intense."
Gorvy said Freud painted long hours every day, even in his late 80s, in a sustained bid to complete his life's work.
"He lived and breathed his art," he said. "For someone who was so successful, he was extraordinarily regulated in his day, with three main sittings a day and some at night. He worked each and every day to this very tough regime. He was very aware of his own mortality and he knew his time was very, very precious."
A grandson of Sigmund Freud, a leading pioneer of modern psychoanalysis, Freud was especially known for his nudes. He meticulously revealed every flaw, creating an intimate, unflinching level of detail that sometimes leaves viewers uncomfortable.
"He has certainly divided critics," said Starr Figura, a curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
"The ones who don't appreciate him find his work hard to look at and a bit out of step with what is going on in the rest of the world. They have a hard time categorizing it," she said.
"I think his work is very charged, and it is quite disturbing to look at," Figura said. "That's what gives people a problem and that's what gives his work power and fascination. His work is incredibly personal, and that comes through. On the other hand it is also very detached and critical and that is what makes it so intense."
Gorvy said Freud painted long hours every day, even in his late 80s, in a sustained bid to complete his life's work.
"He lived and breathed his art," he said. "For someone who was so successful, he was extraordinarily regulated in his day, with three main sittings a day and some at night. He worked each and every day to this very tough regime. He was very aware of his own mortality and he knew his time was very, very precious."
British realist painter Lucian Freud dies at 88
British realist painter Lucian Freud dies at 88
In a time when other artists spilled their paints on the canvas, Lucian Freud carefully wiped his brush after every stroke. He painted intense, disturbing realist portraits even when representational art was deemed passe. He took months or longer to finish a work, but it took critics and collectors years to catch up to him.
A towering and uncompromising figure in the art world for more than 50 years, Freud died late Wednesday night in his London home, his New York-based art dealer said Thursday. He was 88.
Spokeswoman Bettina Prentice said that Freud died after an illness, but didn't give any further details.
He painted "until the day he died, far removed from the noise of the art world," his dealer, William R. Acquavella, said in a statement.
Freud's unique style eventually earned him recognition as one of the world's greatest painters. His paintings command staggering prices at auction, including one of an overweight nude woman sleeping on a couch that sold in 2008 for $33.6 million - a record for a living artist.
"He certainly is considered one of the most important painters of the 20th and 21st centuries," said Brett Gorvy, deputy chairman of the postwar art department at Christie's auction house in New York. "He stayed with his figurative approach even when it was extremely unpopular, when abstraction was the leading concept, and as time moved on his classic approach has proven to be very important.
In a time when other artists spilled their paints on the canvas, Lucian Freud carefully wiped his brush after every stroke. He painted intense, disturbing realist portraits even when representational art was deemed passe. He took months or longer to finish a work, but it took critics and collectors years to catch up to him.
A towering and uncompromising figure in the art world for more than 50 years, Freud died late Wednesday night in his London home, his New York-based art dealer said Thursday. He was 88.
Spokeswoman Bettina Prentice said that Freud died after an illness, but didn't give any further details.
He painted "until the day he died, far removed from the noise of the art world," his dealer, William R. Acquavella, said in a statement.
Freud's unique style eventually earned him recognition as one of the world's greatest painters. His paintings command staggering prices at auction, including one of an overweight nude woman sleeping on a couch that sold in 2008 for $33.6 million - a record for a living artist.
"He certainly is considered one of the most important painters of the 20th and 21st centuries," said Brett Gorvy, deputy chairman of the postwar art department at Christie's auction house in New York. "He stayed with his figurative approach even when it was extremely unpopular, when abstraction was the leading concept, and as time moved on his classic approach has proven to be very important.
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