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Let's all get excited about the draft!
Jonathan Willis
June 29 2013 11:19AM
Every year, it's the same thing. This defenceman is the next Chris Pronger or Shea Weber, this forward the next Steve Yzerman or Ryan Getzlaf. Guys who realistically project as third liners get written up as top-line players.
It's important to step back, and remember that whatever is getting written about these players, the end result is likely to be far more prosaic in most cases.
The Hype
Looking back through old copies of The Hockey News draft guide, it's remarkable how everyone – in some cases even NHL scouts – get swept away in pre-draft hyperbole. Some examples from the 2002 and 2004 Draft Guides follow; the reader should not worry if he has never heard of the players.
Viktor Alexandrov:
"There's a lot to like about this guy," said a scout. "He is better than the other Kazak (Nik Antropov) player we all know about."
Cam Barker:
What sets Barker apart from the other huge defensemen in the draft is his love for and skill in handling the puck. Scouts are reminded of Edmonton's Eric Brewer or Florida's Jay Bouwmeester when they watch Barker. Ask Barker, though, and he'll tell you he patterns his game after New Jersey's Scott Stevens.
Jeff Deslauriers:
Hockey being steeped in tradition, it's only right the Quebec League offer up another stellar pick in net for the 2002 draft. This year's nominee, Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, is a chip off the old block. He plays in the butterfly mode of a Patrick Roy and reminds scouts of the other QMJHL goalies making names for themselves in the NHL.
Bruce Graham:
"There is no real deficiency," said a scout. "Either you like him or you don't. He's one of those guys who either does it for you or he doesn't." The scout said people were saying the same things last year about Patrice Bergeron, a second round pick of Boston, who turned out to be a solid NHL rookie at 18.
Joffrey Lupul:
What makes Lupul attractive might have something to do with the comparisons to Mike Bossy, one of the greatest natural scorers in NHL history.
Alexandre Picard:
He finds ways to get the puck and he reminds people of a young Ryan Smyth because of his work ethic.
Marek Schwarz:
"He's even better and quicker (than Hasek) at this age," said one scout.
Barry Tallackson:
Said another scout: "I see a power forward in the making. If you are looking at an Erik Cole type of player, this guy fits the mold."
Martin Vagner:
Vagner makes the easy outlet pass and doesn't panic when his options are limited. "What you have is Kaberle-type skill and vision with some meanness to his game," said a scout.
Boris Valabik:
"He is very competitive," said a scout. "He is a clone of Chara and I know a lot of guys who are kicking themselves when they passed on Chara. There's a lot of projection, though.
The Other Side
Of course, not every scout gets swept away. Take, for example, this read on Jay Bouwmeester, the top-ranked prospect by THN in 2002:
"He's no Paul Coffey, but he might be Bret Hedican at best," said one scout. "He'll give you 10, 15 solid NHL seasons, but they will not be spectacular. We want to see him at a higher level."
The passages above are in part my work cherry-picking, but even a completely balanced consideration reveals far more Schwarz and Vagner-type comments than Bouwmeester-type comments. It's a dangerous thing to compare a prospect to an existing NHL player, because it's invariably a best-case scenario. To pick one example, Darnell Nurse has been getting comparisons to Chris Pronger, yet after adjusting for era we find Pronger's offensive production was 50 percent better than Nurse's – it's simply not fair or realistic to compare Nurse to one of the best defencemen in the modern era, particularly given the huge gaps in their draft year (and, for that matter, even bigger gaps the year before) offensive production.
There are plenty of examples of exactly this sort of thing in the draft; it's always a good idea to tone down expectation.
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TSN's Darren Dreger broke the news this morning that Canucks goalie Cory Schneider was being discussed in trade talks - and that the Edmonton Oilers were likely one of the teams interested. Here's Cam Charron of Canucks Army on the motivation and the asking price:
All of which is to say that trading Cory Schneider, a player who would theoretically net a significantly better return and is only likely to be somewhat better than Roberto Luongo over the short-term, instead of Roberto Luongo is the right move from a hockey perspective. The Cory Schneider asking price is rumoured to be a first rounder and a prospect, and that's probably a pretty good prospect too. If Bishop can net Conacher, and Bernier can net Frattin; then Schneider should be able to get you an NHLer on an entry-level deal and a first if the market for him heats up. Essentially it's clear that the combined value of Luongo and a Schneider return, would outpace the combined value of Schneider and a Luongo return.
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Exactly the moment he asked to be traded from my beloved team, of course.
Are you familiar with the Edmonton Oilers?
I don't this it was personal............he never really wanted to come here in the first place.
I believe that his wee wee was doing all the thinking.........so he was forced to leave town. I'm not saying I respect all of his reasons, but I very strongly believe that while donning the great Oil uniform, he did it justice.
I'm convinced that a subsidized Hemsky would have value to Boston.
Hemsky, #7, Marincin. I'd try to get their second round pick back too, but I'd do it without.
Then you hope Gagner buys you a good defenseman.
Hemsky at 2.5 to Boston for the 59th pick overall makes sense. They need what he can bring. Its obvious they need a player who has that skill level. Sure they are big and tough. Chicago said thank you to them all when they accepted the Cup on their home ice because Boston lacks that skill level. As to Seguin. What has he done? To warrant us giving the 7th overall pick who could be one of Nurse,Nichushkin or Monohan. Monohan would have rated #2 last year if his birthdate was not so late. If I get a shot at Monohan its money in the bank. Bigger center than Seguin with a two way game already in place. Let some other dumbass GM overpay for a player who has shown little but promises a lot so far. I for one will take the pick.Colburn. Give Philly number 37 and tell them take it or leave it. Let them wallow in their cap issues. They'll need relief if they go after Schneider or Lou. Send them a So sad. So sorry. And then take them to the cleaners. Draft day is not for the weak or the charitable. This is the one chance in the year where you can put the screws to the GM's who have made bad decisions in the past year/s and make them pay in picks and players you covet.


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Copenhagen UN Summit on Climate Change: An Update from California's Climate Team
A live interactive session that provided San Diego community leaders with an update on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-15). The Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen was the latest round of international discussions on climate change. Governor Schwarzenegger's Climate Team attended the conference. The members of the Climate Team agreed to participate in an interactive panel discussion that was transmitted live from Copenhagen. They provided their perspectives on how the proceedings in Copenhagen might affect U.S. and California policies, including national emissions targets, cap-and-trade policies and more.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Climate Team:
- Linda Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection
- Mike Chrisman, Secretary for Natural Resources
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- Mary Nichols, Chairman of the California Air Resources Board
- From Copenhagen – Carl Nettleton, OpenOceans Global
- From San Diego – John Lormon, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves, Savitch LLP
November 9, 2009
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Joan E. Bowes-James Madison Lecture Series
"American Politics: Are we in a New Era?"
By Michael Barone
Michael Barone, senior political analyst, Washington Examiner; contributor, Fox News Channel; and resident fellow, American Enterprise Institute, delivers the keynote address titled American Politics: Are we in a New Era? for the sixth presentation of the Joan E. Bowes-James Madison Distinguished Lecture Series.
November 4, 2009
Navigating Current and Future Greenhouse Gas Regulations: The View from the General Counsel's Office
by Javade Chaudhri, executive vice president and general counsel for Sempra Energy
Mr. Chaudhri will discuss the implications to the energy industry of the most significant current and pending legal and policy developments in the effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He will also provide thoughts on the future direction of greenhouse gas regulation.
April 23, 2009
25th Nathaniel L. Nathanson Memorial Lecture
"The Poverty of Public Meaning Originalism"
by Jack Rakove, the William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies, and professor of Political Science and (by courtesy) of Law at Stanford University
Pulitzer Prize winning author Jack Rakove discusses the currently fashionable "public meaning" theory of constitutional interpretation which suggests that the best way to reconstruct the original meaning of the Constitution is to imagine how a somewhat neutral but informed and literate observer would have read the language of the constitutional text.
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Patent Reform
by Mike Rosen, patent litigator at Fish & Richardson P.C. and Adjunct Professor, University of San Diego School of Law
This lecture describes and analyzes legislation currently before Congress that proposes to change the patent laws in a number of ways. Mr. Rosen explains the proposed changes and their likely implications for patent lawyers and businesses.
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The First Annual Climate & Energy Law Symposium
The First Annual Climate & Energy Law Symposium at the University of San Diego School of Law took place on Friday, February 2009. The theme was "Federal Preemption or State Prerogative: California in the Face of National Climate Policy." The symposium was co-sponsored by the Energy Policy Initiatives Center and the San Diego Journal of Climate and Energy Law. Scholarly articles written for the symposium will be published in the journal's inaugural issue, which is expected to be released in December 2009. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please contact Brigid Bennett.
- Welcome by Kevin Cole, Dean, University of San Diego, School of Law
- Additional opening remarks by Lesley K. McAllister, Thomas Del Monte and Scott Anders
- Keynote by Mary D. Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board
PANEL ONE: A Presumption against Preemption in Climate Law?
- Moderator John Lormon, Esq., Partner, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP
- Lorie Schmidt, Senior counsel, US House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- S. William Becker, Executive Director, National Association of Clean Air Agencies
- William W. Buzbee, Emory Law School
- Victor Flatt, University of Houston Law Center
PANEL TWO: Integrating State, Regional and Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Moderator Kelly E. Richardson, Esq., Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
- Matt Bogoshian, Deputy Secretary for Law Enforcement and Counsel, California Environmental Protection Agency
- Alice Kaswan, University of San Francisco School of Law
- Lesley K. McAllister, University of San Diego School of Law
- John H. Minan, University of San Diego School of Law
PANEL THREE: Remaking Cooperative Federalism for Climate Law
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- Ann E. Carlson, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
- Joseph F.C. DiMento, University of California, Irvine, School of Law
- Daniel A. Farber, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
- Clifford Rechtschaffen, Special Assistant Attorney General, California Department of Justice
- Concluding remarks by Richard J. Lazarus, Georgetown Law Center
January 7, 2009
The Fourteenth Amendment and the Bill of Rights
What Have We Learned? Why Does it Matter?
More than 60 years have passed since Justice Hugo Black's epic dissent in Adamson v. California, and more than 20 since the publication of Michael Kent Curtis's influential book No State Shall Abridge. In those 20 years, scholars have continued to refine our understanding and debate the historical evidence.
Just this summer, the Supreme Court held in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment protects a personal, rather than corporate, right to keep and bear arms. Old precedent says that the Second Amendment does not apply to the states through the Fourteenth. That precedent will be challenged very soon, and so our topic is as timely as it is, apparently, timeless.
The time has come to take stock of the incorporation question, to look for consensus where it can be found, and to attend closely to opposing arguments and evidence where disagreement persists.
- Introduction by Donald Dripps, University of San Diego
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- Richard Aynes, John F. Seiberling Chair of Constitutional Law and Director, Constitutional Law Center, University of Akron School of Law
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- Lawrence Rosenthal, Professor, Chapman University School of Law
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(July 23) Today we're celebrating . . . Hot Enough For Ya DaySaturday, July 23rd, 2011
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While the weather has been more frightful than spring-like, it's time to celebrate Easter, a holiday filled with deep food roots and customs. Much of what we eat at Easter comes from a pagan festival to commemorate the Goddess of Spring and fertility, "Eastre". For Christians, it is the culmination of Holy Week and Christ's resurrection.
One thing is as certain as snow in March in Buffalo: food is a huge part any holiday. Let's take a peek at the origins of some of the most common eats connected to the holiday.
Eggs. There are also many Christian belief's about eggs as symbols of the resurrection of Christ. Many Christians associate the egg with new life or rebirth. Eggs are dyed red to honor the blood of Christ in Greek and Slavic cultures. In Germany, eggs are painted green and eaten on Maundy Thursday. Eggs are also used to thicken broth-based soups such as Brodetto Pasquale in Italy. Of course, eggs are used in many types of bread.
Rabbit and lamb, both symbols of new life, are renowned for their fertility. The first edible Easter rabbits, made from pastry and sugar, appeared in Germany during the early 1800s. Now it's customary to enjoy chocolate rabbits and eggs at Easter.
Roast lamb dinners date back earlier than Easter to the first Passover of the Jewish people. The sacrificial lamb roasted and eaten, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs in hopes that the angel of God would pass over their homes and bring no harm
Hot cross buns were popularized centuries ago when small cakes were offered at Eastre, symbolizing magic powers for buns baked on Good Friday. After converting to Christianity, the church substituted sweetbreads blessed by the church.
What are your Easter and Passover traditions when it comes to the holiday meal? We always did the traditional ham, lamb and Easter Soup, which my mother, Hilda, made from scratch using chicken stock, onion, garlic, endive, rice, and mini meatballs. It is hearty and delicious and instantly conjures up those special holiday dinner memories.
No holiday meal would be complete without pasta in our house. Other fixings are served up: lamb, ham, Easter eggs, and bread with— what else?—a butter lamb and lots of wonderful vegetable dishes and desserts, including plenty of chocolate. Make mine dark, please.
Let's raise a toast to a happy holiday and a bountiful table of traditional foods that nurture the soul!


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Zoltar,<quoted text>General Stewart, sir. If you would do your job such as determining Federal troop strength and reporting back to General Lee, you would not have time to worry about the meaning of "minizimar".
Please allow me to help you so that you may return to performing your reponsibilities.
A zimar is a zinc anode which when attached to a boat, it bocomes a sacrificial metal which attracts the corrosive effect of electrolysis, thereby protecting other metal surfaces. A "minizimar, then is a small or miniture zinc anode.
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Be careful ! You are messin with history. If 'Ol Jeb makes it back to Lee in time, who knows how the outcome will change, and we have no modified Delorean in which to travel back in time and fix history.
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The Lord said this parable, "The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches." And again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened." He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. And some one said to him, "Lord, will those who are saved be few?" And he said to them, "Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the householder has risen up and shut the door, you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us.' He will answer you, 'I do not know where you come from.' Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' But he will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you come from; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity!' There you will weep and gnash your teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves thrust out. And men will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God."
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Just what does it take to be a karate kid? Accoring to Lawrence Dow Jr. it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. He is teaching a different style of martial arts called Tang Soo Do. It is a self defense, striking and kicking technique which teaches students to break away from the bad guy. They are also taught throws, flipping their opponent and other self defense moves. "My youngest student is 5 years old and I have adults in classes as well. For now, I teach classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Our classes are held in Larae's Dance Studio in Huntington and are open to people of all ages.
"I have spent 13 years in the martial arts and have been teaching for nine years. I have been a black belt since 1996 and a second degree black belt since 1999, which is just another rank higher than a black belt. I had a broken leg awhile back, and was in a bit of pain. I lost some flexibility, but I think being fit really helped me to get better faster. I recommend this sport to everyone. The sport really keeps you in good shape and is a good cardio workout and the kicking is quite a workout. We always begin with stretching to prevent injuries and to teach the students flexibility.
"I like to get down on the student's level and teach the techniques. I have worked with a master in Michigan for six years who is a fifth degree black belt and a grand master who is an eighth degree black belt. I learned so much from their intense instruction.
"The martial arts teach confidence, respect and discipline, there are a lot of kids lacking in these areas. They lack confidence and respect for other people. My grand master stressed humbleness, he encouraged us to walk away from a fight and not use force unless there was no other choice in order to protect yourself.
"My brother passed away two years ago and he lived here in Emery County, so I decided to move here to be close to my Dad and family. I felt like he needed his sons with him. My wife, Ruth, and my sons Rick, 21, Nick, 15, and daughter Kristina, 18, moved to Clawson where my Mom and Dad live.
"I like to see the responses of the kids as they learn the techniques and what they will do. I like teaching them how to be able to get away from someone. I love to teach the kids and the adults and pass on the knowledge that I have. The knowledge is a gift which should be passed on.
"I hope to take the students to some competitions and my grand master is going to come out here from Michigan and do some seminars and he is looking forward to that. This is the first Tang Soo Do school in the state. We wish to pass on the traditional ways as they were passed on to me.
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Rosy WiMax forecast gives way to LTE
The worldwide market for mobile WiMax services in 2015 will be five times its current size, according to ABI Research -- but smaller than the company's analysts had expected just a few months ago.
The worldwide market for mobile WiMax services in 2015 will be five times its current size, according to ABI Research -- but smaller than the company's analysts had expected just a few months ago.
Optus and Nokia Siemens Networks successfully demonstrated Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile technology at a Thai restaurant in Gordon, Sydney, today, but did not make clear exactly when the upgrade to its 3G network would take place.
Three separate companies are steadily recruiting intellectual property holders into patent pools for LTE (Long-Term Evolution) technology, initiatives intended to get more manufacturers building gear for the fast network.
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A Mexican-American Family's Story, 1876-1965
Previously on display in the Special Collections Display Cases during Summer Quarter 2007. Now, presented here as a web exhibit.
Exhibit prepared by Erin Duane, Special Collections Intern. Adapted for the web by Liz Phillips, Manuscript and Photograph Archivist
This exhibit of the Bradbury Family Papers provides a view of activities in Mexico and California during the 19th and 20th centuries. Showcased are photographs and manuscripts, both personal and business-related, from the Bradbury Family Papers that illustrate this Mexican-American family's history as well as elements of Mexico's colonial and revolutionary periods.
Lewis Leonard Bradbury, Sr. and Simona Martinez Bradbury
Lewis Leonard Bradbury, a highly successful 19th century American businessman, built his wealth in Mexico's mining industry and by acquiring California real estate. Upon his death in 1892, he left a sizeable fortune to his wife Simona Martinez, who was a Mexican national, and to their six children. According to the present-day family members' scrapbook, this fortune was valued at $15 million dollars in 1892, or approximately $100 million dollars in 1990.
Simona Martinez Bradbury, (c. 1845-1902), the Mexican wife of Lewis Leonard Bradbury, was known as the"Cinderella of Rosario" because she came from a very humble family and worked as a maid in Bradbury's house prior to their marriage. An article in the Los Angeles Times later described Simona as the "vivacious daughter of a leading Spanish family in Mazatlan."
The announcement of her death in the Los Angeles Times (December 12, 1902) notes that Lewis Leonard Bradbury had named her as executor and trustee of his affairs; Simona managed the family's business affairs for ten years following her husband's death in 1892. The Los Angeles Times article called her a "Sterling and Able Business Woman", noting the development of both her understanding of business practices and the English language.
Lewis and Simona's Children:
Rosario Bradbury Winston (circa 1870-1911), the second daughter of Lewis Leonard Bradbury, kept several diaries and actively recorded the activities of her family and friends.
In 1890, the Bradbury family traveled to Europe for four months. While Lewis Leonard Bradbury attended to business matters, his wife and children toured several countries, traveling in high style. First class accommodations, private cooks and maids and individually tailored clothing were all part of daily life for the Bradbury family at this time.
1890 Diary
June 25, 1890
"In a little church across the way from Sta. Maria (circa Rome) we saw the Pillar our Lord was scourged at. Ladies are not allowed into the chapel, had to see it through a window. John & Romeli went inside. If any women goes [sic] inside the door she will be excommunicated."
June 26, 1890
"Got up quite early to be able to arrange our black dresses and mantillas to go to the Vatican to see the Pope. Went to the ceremony in the Sistine Chapel where the cardinals were made by the Pope. … The poor Pope looks so old he could hardly raise his hand to give the blessing. They carried him in on a throne – the procession was magnificent with all the different officers, guards and ecclesiastics dressed in their respective costumes. Mr. Yama got the permiso (permission) for us to go. They are very hard to get. Got back to the hotel just in time to pack up and at three o'clock left Rome for Florence. Mr. Yama went to the depot with us. Mama has told him to order four statues in Carrara marble."
1898 Diary
Rosario's husband James spent most of his life in Mexico, working on behalf of the family business. (Lewis Leonard Bradbury had passed away in 1892.) This diary's entries reflect Rosario's loneliness and depression caused by her husband's absence, but also illustrate the ways she kept busy with travel, correspondence, tending to various family business matters, and social obligations.
January 3, 1898
"Mama is getting ready to go to Mexico with Louis. I asked her what she would give me if I went in her place. She seemed delighted, for she does not want to go. I told her I would think about it and let her know."
January 15, 1898
"Left Los Angeles this morning at 11:45. Mama, Minnie, Louisa, Louis, Tiny and Mr. Polk were down to the train to see us off. I felt awful leaving my three Babies. I don't think I will ever do it again. Poor Jim felt so bad for he does not know when he will see them again. Baby Boy was asleep when he left. I cried after the train pulled out of the depot for a good hour."
January 24, 1898
"Arrived in Mazatlan this morning. John (husband) went out to "Str" (sic) to meet Mama as he thought and was very much surprised to see me….."
March 14, 1898
"Went…this morning to see Judge Bicknell. Had another long talk. We talked about the will etc. … Had a long talk with the Girls & Mama about what Judge Bicknell said to me about Papa."
April 5, 1898
"…Minnie is going to be sick very soon from all reports…. [We are] all waiting for further news from the newcomer. … I would not be surprised if the baby arrived tonight."
James and Rosario Winston's Children
Marion Winston (1891-1977)
Louise "Toolies" Winston (1893- ?)
Rosario "Chacha" Winston (1896-1982)
James Wallace Winston (1896-1981)
William Lawrence "Larry" Winston (1903-1989)
Bradbury Family Business
Arriving in Mexico around 1862, Lewis Leonard Bradbury began to accumulate "barras", or shares, of Minas del Tajo (Tajo Mines). By 1873 he had acquired control as the majority shareholder, substantially increasing his wealth in the process. Bradbury was one of several highly successful foreign investors in 19th and 20th century Mexico.
L.L. Bradbury's success in Mexico's mining industry afforded his family a luxurious lifestyle during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The family maintained several properties and homes, distributed between northern and southern California, in addition to several mines in Mexico.
During Mexico's colonial period, Spanish mine owners formed the Real Cuerpo de Minería (Royal Mining Company). This guild established the Ordenanzas de Minería , a series of codes and ordinances providing privileges and benefits to the guild's members, in all matters related to the mining industry. These Ordenanzas protected the rights of Spanish landowners above the rights of the colonized citizens of Mexico. The impact of foreign investments and ownership of Mexico's land and natural resources played an important part in the country's social and political revolutions.
1876 Journal
Bradbury's 1876 journal records a revolt led by Porfirio Díaz that challenged Mexico's then-president, Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada. This revolt essentially paved the way for the Porfiriato, the 35-year "presidency" of Porfirio Díaz, who was finally forced into exile in 1911.
February 20, 1876
"Revolution! Pronunciamiento in Oaxaca Jan. 10 favor(s) Porfirio Diaz. Guerra pronounced at Lagos with 400 men. (General Arce) returns to the port. All down on President Lerdo."
June 1, 1876
"Revolution seems coming nearer. Taking"volunteers" here."
The "Porfiriato" encouraged investors from foreign countries to develop economic ties with Mexico. Many Mexican citizens, however, became disillusioned with Díaz's policies, particularly because land ownership and control of natural resources mostly resided with foreigners, creating an unequal distribution of wealth.
In 1879, Lewis L. Bradbury transferred the majority of the Tajo Mines stock to his wife, Simona. The reasons why Lewis Leonard"sold" half of the "barras" [shares] are not completely clear. The sale agreement states a sale price of 30 thousand pesos, roughly $2,750 today.
One theory is that Bradbury believed it was inopportune for an American to hold majority interest in a Mexican company at that time and temporarily transferred his majority shares to his wife, a Mexican national, for security reasons.
"Private Journal of Events"
This journal (1887-1899), written by B.C. Leigh, a manager at the mines,
provides a glimpse of the day-to-day operations at Minas del Tajo.
Mining is an inherently dangerous occupation; the perils of the job noted
in this journal are of particular interest – with blame for accidents
and death normally placed on the employee.
(R.C. Jenkins, Family Scrapbook, circa 1983)
Although full of mundane details such as seasonal weather reports and the arrivals or departures of various employees, this "Private Journal" also includes dramatic accounts of theft, assault, flash floods, employee inebriation, accidents and amputations, small pox and gangrene, and lock jaw.
Tuesday October 31, 1893
Tajo Mines
"One of the men who drive (sic) the Ore Cars to the Mill, named Secundin Nuñez, died this afternoon from lock jaw etc. On Monday 30 Oct. very early in the morning he attempted to jump to his seat on the Ore Car, at the time he was starting from the Quebradera – he slipped, and the wheel of car (sic) passed over his foot and leg causing complicated and dangerous wounds. Dr. Haas attended to the case with his usual ability, but from the first he had fears regarding the case – and eventually Sec. Nuñez succumbed to the Gangrene & lock jaw that set in. He was buried by the next day."
Property Titles & Parcel Maps
Property titles, parcel maps, mining claims and real estate documents, like these, provided evidence of ownership history and rights associated with a particular piece of property. They also served as "proof of purchase" and functioned as legal agreements. During the "Porfiriato", President Díaz welcomed foreign investors to Mexico and encouraged foreign investments in its natural resources.
These documents, signed by President Porfirio Díaz between 1897 and 1909, (shortly before his 1911 exile), certify the purchase or ownership of various parcels of the Copala mines in Sinaloa, Mexico. These parcels were ultimately purchased by the Bradbury Estate Company in 1927-1928.
According to the family's records, the mining activities of the Bradbury family brought electricity to the town of Rosario. The gas/electrical power plant began operating in 1912, replacing an older steam plant.
Lewis Bradbury, Junior (c. 1881-1948) assumed control of the family business in 1902, and the Bradbury Estate Company was incorporated in 1904. Later, the business and mining success of the Bradbury Estate Company declined and the company was dissolved in 1965. The Bradbury family's days of being mining barons are over, but their legacy remains, providing an interesting glimpse of one family's experience in Mexico and California.
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Jaushin Lee is founder and CEO of Imera Systems and the visionary architect behind the Imera Virtual Fabric platform, the industry-leading secure virtual infrastructure solution for enterprise computing and communication. He started Imera after a very successful career at Cisco Systems, where he managed the Cisco Network Search Engine (TCAM) and high-speed SRAM programs. At Cisco, Lee was one of the architects behind Cisco TCAM and high-speed I/O development, and he was responsible for driving the technology strategy with the world's leading semiconductor vendors.
He has 18 years of R&D and management experience in networking and computing engineering. Lee holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has an M.S. in electrical engineering from Columbia University and a B.S. in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University. He has published 15 international conference and journal papers and has filed numerous US patent applications both at Cisco and Imera.
Andrew Wahl is the CFO of Imera and a managing director at IG Partners. He founded IG Partners, a San Francisco Bay Area management firm focused on helping companies achieve milestones for explosive growth. He is a senior operating executive with 30 years of experience in delivering bottom-line results in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100. He managed the explosive growth of the seventh fastest growing company in the US between 1995 and 2000 by consistently applying innovative, profitable solutions to complex problems. IGP trains client personnel in all facets of career development.
Wahl started, grew, and sold two businesses; successfully managed structural and organizational changes in startup, growth, mature, acquisition, divestiture, and privatization environments; and continues as a member of advisory and corporate boards. Internationally, he established and directed worldwide operations including research, engineering, production, and distribution in Asia, Europe, and North America.
He received his B.A. degree from Villanova University, an M.B.A. from Rutgers University, and completed Stanford University's Advanced Management College.
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XML is the 'Extensible Markup Language', a data format for structured document interchange. It seems to have considerable momentum behind it, and will probably become very important over the next few years.
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World Council of Credit Unions Welcomes New Members
Colombia, Liberia join global credit union trade group
July 18, 2012
Federación Nacional de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito Financieras (FECOLFIN), which represents Colombia's largest credit unions, joined World Council as a direct member. FECOLFIN was chartered in March and may be the world's newest credit union association. Part of the group's growth strategy includes joining World Council. Jaime Chavez, the trade group's CEO, was present at the meeting to accept the World Council flag denoting its new membership.
Other new members approved since the 2011 annual general meeting and present at this year's meeting included the Central Association of Savings and Credit Associations (CASCA), which represents Moldova's credit unions as a direct World Council member. CASCA Executive Director Efim Lupanciuc accepted the World Council flag.
New associate members honored included Credit Union Direct, administrators of the largest auto lending network in the United States; Credit Union Shared Services Cooperative Ltd. (CUSSCO), a credit union service organization owned by Capital Credit Union Ltd. and Scotwest Credit Union, both located in Scotland, United Kingdom; and Cooperativa Médica del Valle (COOMEVA), a cooperatively owned financial holding company based in Colombia. Credit Union Direct's Jerry Neeman and CUSSCO's Marlene Shiels were on hand to accept the World Council flags denoting their memberships.
The World Credit Union Conference runs through July 18.
World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.
World Council has implemented more than 290 technical assistance programs in 71 countries. Worldwide, 60,500 credit unions in 109 countries serve 223 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.
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TL;DR: The fastest method of loading passengers onto a plane is to group passengers based on the oddness/evenness of their seat row numbers. Board passengers with odd numbered rows through one door, and passengers with even numbered rows through another door.
I went to Melbourne last weekend for GP Melbourne (don't ask – I lost badly). But I very nearly didn't get there. My flight was originally at 5pm, so at 2pm, I decided to do a web check-in. To my surprise, I found that Jetstar had changed my flight from 5pm to 11pm without actually telling me. I checked all my email archives, and I had not received any communiques aside from their stupid weekly sales email. I had a dinner meeting in Melbourne at 8, it was unacceptable that I leave Sydney at 11pm. So I called Jetstar, and after a frantic 40 minutes, I managed to get my flight changed to 7pm. I had still missed the meeting though.
Anyway, so I was at the airport, having had 2 hours sleep the previous night, waiting, half asleep for my flight. Then came an announcement – that there was going to be a delay in the flights. I felt slightly frustrated, but I was short of sleep and felt tired, so I didn't bother. When it came to boarding however, I was surprised, as Jetstar had changed their boarding method. I thought about it for a while and then I tweeted about what I thought to be Jetstar's inefficient boarding method:
This method of boarding the flight is inefficient. Off the top of my head I can think oof at least 1 better way. #jetstar
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If I werent so sleepy I'd work out the math to show that this method of boarding can be improved. #jetstar #fail
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Giving Financial Gifts to Your Grandchildren
When you feel like you've given your style-conscious granddaughter enough purses to last her a lifetime, and you can't seem to bring yourself to buy your electronics-savvy grandson yet another video game, consider dodging the decision-making by giving them the gift of money instead. While they may be more excited to open the bigger boxes under the tree, your grandchildren will appreciate the gifts in the envelopes later in life. Whether you're pitching in during a tough financial time, paying a portion of the cost of their college tuition, or just saying "happy birthday," there are several ways to help your grandchildren financially while doing it wisely.
Before you give any financial gifts to your grandchildren, it is important to understand the tax laws such gifts may fall under. The federal gift tax is calculated using a standardized rate table, but most financial gifts worth more than $10,000 fall under its domain. If you plan on giving a larger monetary gift, there are tax benefits that can make doing so easier on your bank account. If you are married, for instance, you can maximize the $10,000 annual federal gift tax exclusion by using what is known as the split-gift benefit. By combining your maximum tax-free giving amount, you can give up to $20,000 to each grandchild without having to pay the federal gift tax.
As with any financial decision, it is wise to consult with an accountant or professional planner before making any financial commitments. Once you've done so, you can feel confident and secure about helping your grandchildren monetarily.
It is probably no surprise to you that the easiest way to give money as a gift is in the form of cash. There are no strings attached, and as long as it's less than $11,000 in one year, the gift tax does not apply to it. Cash gifts are not usually considered taxable income, either, so everyone benefits.
Another way to give money is in the form of securities (more commonly referred to as stocks and bonds). But avoid giving securities that have increased in value since they were originally purchased. If you give appreciated stock, the recipient will have to pay income taxes on the total growth from the original value. According to experts, this would be like paying two taxes on the same gift, so it's best to give stocks that will increase in value in the future.
Furthermore, if you're thinking about giving savings bonds, be sure they are issued in your grandchild's name. Passing them on between family members will trigger federal income tax for you and later for whom you give them to. The same goes for investment property, such as a coin collection or a piece of land. Because these kinds of gifts have usually appreciated in value, they can trigger tax problems.
If you'd like to give a more substantial financial gift to your grandchild, one of the most popular ways is by starting a 529 plan, a state-sponsored savings plan designed specifically to help parents and grandparents finance education expenses. Many financial experts agree that this is the most effective way to save for college. If you have the opportunity to invest in your grandchild's education, a 529 plan can also offer you a nice tax benefit. Money in these accounts grow tax deferred from federal income tax and often state tax. There are no income restrictions, and more than $200,000 can be invested per grandchild. What's more, you don't have to worry about estate or gift taxes, and if the money is ever needed for something other than education costs, it can be taken out at any time for a small fee.
A Coverdell savings account is another popular way to save money for your grandchild's education. Formerly known as Education IRAs, these accounts allow an annual contribution of $2,000 toward elementary, secondary, or college education costs. Your income must be less than $110,000 if you are single or $220,000 jointly if you are married. The money in the account is tax free as it grows and it becomes the property of your grandchild when he or she turns 18.
Before you start a 529 plan, a Coverdell savings account, or any other type of savings account, be sure you, your children and your grandchildren agree on goals, understand the tax laws and consider any impact the money will have on financial aid eligibility. Working together will ensure everyone is on the same page and that everything goes smoothly.
In addition to educational needs, there are other good reasons to give your grandchildren financial gifts. Opting to give cash instead of toys on special occasions like birthdays and graduation can help them develop valuable money-saving skills and good spending habits. You may consider opening a joint savings account in both your names and letting your grandchild take part in managing it. Encourage your grandchildren to set short-term goals they can achieve by saving money, such as buying a new toy for themselves.
Aside from tax laws, there are no rules when it comes to financial giving. Whether you can afford to give a little or a lot, proper planning and a good amount of thought will help you make the best choice for your money.


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Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved the modification of the county's commissioner districts and added a new precinct this past week.
A total of seven precincts were affected by the June 25 vote that stemmed from a May proposal by Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith. Arrowsmith saw a need for the change after state and federal redistricting in 2011 led to the placing of six Douglas County precincts in two separate commissioner districts.
"A precinct has to be entirely within a single U.S. Congressional district, a single U.S. Senate district and entirely in a state House and state Senate district," Arrowsmith said in May. "Once we redesigned our precincts (to meet these requirements following the changes) we discovered that our original districts had certain precincts that sat in more than one commissioner district."
And while it is legal to split a precinct between two commissioners, Arrowsmith said it makes it much easier to have each precinct in one commissioner district and that the new redistricting also tidies up some other boundary issues.
In addition to ensuring that there would be just one commissioner per precinct, the changes move the Highlands Ranch Open Space Conservation Area on the southwest side of Highlands Ranch from Commissioner Roger Partridge's southern District 2 into Commissioner Jill Repella's District 3, with the rest of Highlands Ranch.
The Rueter-Hess Reservoir, which was recently annexed into Parker, also moved out of Partridge's district and now sits in Commissioner Jack Hilbert's District 1, along with all other Parker addresses in the county.
"The statute requires only a balance in population," Repella said. "It made sense to start looking at this from the standpoint of community continuity and what we can do to make sure the communities are still tied together. ... It's nice to have (the conservation area) connected back to the community of Highlands Ranch."
With the addition of the new precinct, there are now 145 precincts in the county. There are now 36,967 households in District 1, 36,877 in District 2 and 36,029 in District 3.
To see a map of the newly aligned precincts, visit www.douglas.co.us/elections.


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Side with solid Spurs
Tottenham head up our selections for Saturday's Premier League programme.
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Our Andy Schooler fancies them to see off QPR at Loftus Road, while Ben Coley feels a draw in Stoke v Chelsea is a value pick.
With eight matches taking place, David John is also involved in our game-by-game preview. Their verdicts can be found below:
- 3pts Tottenham to beat QPR at 6/7 (Pinnacle) - Strong away record; should have too much class.
- 1pt Papiss Cisse to score at any time v Norwich at 9/4 (Stan James) - Now the main man up front and can thrive.
- 1pt Robert Snodgrass to score at any time v Newcastle at 10/3 (Coral) -Confidence growing and a major threat from set-pieces.
- 1pt Stoke and Chelsea to draw at 5/2 (General) - Arguably the most likely outcome in a game that looks very tight.
- 1pt Andreas Weimann to score at any time v Southampton at 2/1 (General) - Has netted six times in eight games. Faces ropey defence here.
- 1pt Rickie Lambert to score at any time v Aston Villa at 9/4 (Stan James) - Three in last four away from home. Villa have let in 21 in six.
QPR v Tottenham (1245 GMT)
I'll keep things simple here and nominate the away win at a shade under even money. It may be a fairly short price but there's a good argument to be made that is should be much shorter. Yes, QPR did win last time out in the league at Chelsea - an admirable result - but the hosts took them lightly that night, putting out a team they thought they could get away with, and paid the price. Spurs won't be that daft. They've won six of 10 away games this season, results which suggest the theory that they are more dangerous on the road than at the Lane has plenty of merit. Full of pace, they've caused many of their hosts plenty of problems and certainly the league's lower-ranked teams have regularly been put to the sword. Andre Villas-Boas' men, who will include Emmanuel Adebayor who has delayed his departure to the Africa Cup of Nations, have already won handsomely at Villa, Fulham and Reading, while Southampton and Sunderland have also been seen off. QPR fit into a bracket alongside such names - expect them to go the same way.
Verdict: QPR 1 Tottenham 3 (AS)
Aston Villa v Southampton (1500)
My colleague Ben Coley highlighted Andreas Weimann's recent goalscoring form and duly made a decent profit in midweek when he was Villa's lone scorer in their embarrassing defeat at League Two Bradford. Having scored for the sixth time in eight games, he's 2/1 to find the target again here which looks too big given Southampton have leaked a massive 24 goals in nine away games thus far. If I've rather plagiarised there, apologies. I will offer up a view of my own too though. Rickie Lambert is 9/4 to score at any time or 7/2 to score first for the Saints. With Villa's defence shaky to say the least - it's now 21 goals conceded in six games - he has to be backed given he's scored three times in Southampton's last four away games. On each occasion his goal was their first. I'll take the safer option and go any time.
Verdict: Aston Villa 2 Southampton 2 (AS)
Everton v Swansea (1500)
Everton's run of games in which both teams have scored now stands at 18 (16 in the league). A shaky defence will surely give Swansea, who have earned 16 points on their travels so far, chances. Given the Swans boast one of the league's top scorers, Michu, in their ranks, the 4/5 about both teams netting looks tempting. However, the other stat to note here is that Swansea have never beaten Everton in 16 previous meetings, losing 12 of those matches. Clearly the most recent matches are most relevant and in these the theme has been that the Welshmen have been outmuscled by Everton's much more physical team. They've lost 1-0, 2-0 and 3-0 in the sides' Premier League matches thus far. That's a tad worrying in terms of both teams to score, no matter how unimpressive the Toffees have been in terms of keeping sides out. Instead Marouane Fellaini to score could offer better value. The most physical of Everton's players is 7/4 to find the net in this one which, given Swansea have conceded 35 per cent of their goals to headers, could be the way to go.
Verdict: Everton 2 Swansea 1 (AS)
Fulham v Wigan (1500)
These two fall into the category of difficult to weigh up - and therefore predict. Martin Jol's side slumped into a real malaise through November and December but got their act together again at West Brom on New Year's Day with a surprise 2-1 success. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup at home to Blackpool - not the greatest piece of form but it is at least two unbeaten matches to start 2013 and that seems to have lifted spirits. They are a very attractive side to watch on a good day but the tendency to lack urgency on occasion has seen them punished and results suffer. The visitors also blow hot and cold and after a convincing victory over Aston Villa they were clinically swept aside by Manchester United in the league as they yet again battle to find any sort of consistency. Striker Arouna Kone has departed for the Africa Cup of Nations but new recruit Roger Espinoza could play a part having not got on the field in the FA Cup against Bournemouth. Fulham have won their last four encounters against Wigan at the Cottage and if pushed, I would opt for them once again. But quotes of even money are short enough and this looks best left alone.
Verdict: Fulham 1 Wigan 0 (DJ)
Norwich v Newcastle (1500)
It is not getting a whole lot easier for Alan Pardew and Toon and he continues to firefight after their FA Cup exit to Brighton. His problems were further compounded by an injury to James Perch and Shola Ameobi's dismissal but on a brighter note, the trip to Carrow Road will see Papiss Cisse, Jonas Gutierrez and Fabricio Coloccini all back to boost numbers as they hunt a first away win in 18 matches in all competitions. Cisse should be a particularly happy chap with Demba Ba departed so he is free to now take up the central striking role he craves. Coloccini and Gutierrez consistently provide good service along with the impressive Davide Santon and Cisse to score anytime at 9/4 is well worth a second look. The hosts have suffered four straight defeats in the top flight but got a nice confidence boost in the FA Cup with a 3-0 success at Peterborough. Grant Holt looks set for a return after a hamstring problem but the interesting player currently for the Canaries is Robert Sondgrass. Manager Chris Hughton has been talking up the midfielder this week and feels his confidence has grown markedly as the season has unfolded. He scored against Posh and is a big threat from set-pieces - he can add to his tally as well at a tempting 10/3.
Verdict: Norwich 1 Newcastle 1 (DJ)
Reading v West Brom
Take a scan through Reading's home results and you'll find their record isn't that bad. Their last eight league games at the Madejski have brought just two losses (to Manchester United and Arsenal) and they have also seen wins over Everton and West Ham. Given here they face a side who have lost five of their last eight in the league, the Royals appear worthy of consideration. However, a look at the market sees them around the 2/1 mark for the win and that doesn't sound too great. With five of Reading's 1-0 home games drawn, 12/5 about the draw looks better. The Baggies would have been a great 6/4 shot in this one a couple of months ago but as pointed out, they've gone off the boil of late. The good news for them is they do have Peter Odemwingie, snubbed by Nigeria, available, but it is their Belgian Romelu Lukaku who has been the big goal threat of late. He has five goals in his last seven league starts. 2/1 about him netting in this one isn't the worst price around but there appear better bets than that around this weekend. Time to move on.
Verdict: Reading 1 West Brom 1 (AS)
Stoke v Chelsea (1500)
Stoke's home record is always the first port of call when discussing games at the Britannia. It's well worth reminding ourselves that they're unbeaten this season with five wins and as many draws, and the last time the lost in the league here was almost a year ago when Sunderland snatched a 1-0 victory. It's therefore hard to back Chelsea at odds-on despite a solid away record, especially given their obvious inconsistency over the last month or so. It's fair to say they should've got more from their Capital One Cup clash with Swansea on Wednesday but another lifeless Fernando Torres display was in part to blame for another blank home effort. Expect Demba Ba to come in here and he should provide a boost - he also has the advantage of being able to cope with Stoke physically - but Stoke concede so rarely that he's hard to back in any scorer markets. John Terry could be back in the Chelsea squad and he'd have to be considered at fancy prices given that he opened the scoring when last in action, but a place on the bench is probably the best he can hope for. An obvious policy is to go low on goals - none of the last five meetings of the sides has resulted in more than two - but the bet here is a draw at the generally available 5/2. As mentioned, half of Stoke's league games have ended in stalemates as did their FA Cup tie last weekend, and Chelsea have been forced to make do with a point on each of their last two visits to the Britannia. Other options include Stoke to again avoid defeat at around 5/6 but the draw really does look the most likely outcome here, yet it's not priced that way, so a small value bet looks the way to go.
Verdict: Stoke 1 Chelsea 1 (BC)
Sunderland v West Ham (1500)
This looks a very tough game to call with neither side particularly reliable, and my first assessment is that the match prices are about right. Sunderland have improved at home of late and deserve to be favourites, but they can't carry my confidence against a West Ham side who have already won at nearby Newcastle and who are very hard to break down. On that note, no goalscorer is probably not the worst bet in the world at 19/2. The Hammers have failed to find the net in each of their last three on the road while Sunderland average just a goal a game, so playing under 1.5 or under 2.5 goals is also a reasonable policy - the latter looks very solid at 8/11. If the deadlock is to be broken then Steven Fletcher is probably the man to do it, but even he has only three home goals this season and the prices on offer make no appeal. It'll be interesting to see how Marouane Chamakh adapts to life at West Ham while Alfred N'Diaye should add some steel to the home side's midfield, but from a betting perspective this game makes little appeal.
Verdict: Sunderland 0 West Ham 0 (BC)
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Secularism and Human Rights: A Contextual Analysis of Headscarves, Religious Expression, and Women's Equality Under International Law
Karima Bennoune
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Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Vol. 45, No. 2, 2007
This Article advocates an innovative contextual approach to assessing the international legality of bans in public schools on modest garments claimed by some to be required by religious beliefs for Muslim women. Too often this has been considered solely a question of religious freedom. This paper advocates the re-insertion of gender equality into the heart of the debate. To obtain the results most conducive to reconciling the human right to religious freedom and the human right to gender equality, it examines restrictions on headscarves and veils in a novel matrix of factors, including pressures on individual women to wear or not wear such gear, the impact on other female students, fundamentalist organizing targeting education, Islamophobia, and the multiple meanings of veiling. Applying the contextual approach, this Article argues that the European Court of Human Rights ruled correctly in Sahin v. Turkey when it upheld Istanbul University's ban on headscarves in context. The Article rebuts the sharp criticism of this decision from some human rights groups and asserts that secularism is vital for the implementation of women's human rights.
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NO he does not there it was never said and if u can provide that ill admit it
NO he does not there it was never said and if u can provide that ill admit it
Im not saying that jimbei has haki coz imo he does not. All I'm saying don't write it like it's a fact coz it's not(at least not yet) If there's someone who should be providing proof it's you coz your the one who's saying it like it's the truth
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW i went through the same thing in the zorro haki thread if there is no proff that he has it right now at this point in time he does not have it. also there id proff he dont cuz he could not due any damage to red dog
I don't go there anymore. pretty lame thread imo.
fact= A concept/statement/event whose truth can be "proved"
and a lack of proff doesn't make it a fact. anyway we should not be arguing on this thread
Question: Why is it that One Piece fans seem to think everyone has Haki, when it's only been shown that:
Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Garp
Silvers Rayleigh
Kuja tribe
Edward Newgate
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http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Haki <- I heard research works....
YES THANK U THANK U THANK U finally some one other than me does there home work LOL
I'm a OP fan and I don't think everyone has haki
he did not mean that litterally but if u say well he could then every one could and every one dont so if its not proven its not true at that point in time
^ I know. He's clearly bashing all OP fans out there including you. I'm just defending that not all OP fans are as thick as he thinks


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- When I wrote my first book, "The Christmas Box," it was an intensely personal expression. To me, "The Locket" has that quality too. When I was sixteen, a high school sociology teacher gave us the assignment to visit a nursing home resident every week for the duration of her course. My first meeting with my adopted resident, Lucille, was as awkward as I imagine a blind date with someone else's great-grandmother would be: Each attempt at conversation was met with blank, dubious stares. Through time, I soon learned that I was Lucille's only visitor. That she spent her weekends and holidays alone in her small room, looking out at the pastoral landscape of the care facility. My attitude began to change. Lucille never spoke to me, never even learned my name, but I began to see something change in her demeanor whenever I visited. A quiet gratitude, perhaps. A friendship. Two months later the assignment ended, but not my visits. I continued to spend time with Lucille until the day I walked in to find an orderly stripping her bed. When I asked Where Lucille was, the busy orderly replied, "She died yesterday."
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Just my way of sharing with family, friends, and anyone who will listen, the things that I have learned about my ancestors with a little bit about myself and my own little family in the mix.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Okay I am having major PC withdrawel. LOL!
This going without a computer at home is getting old now. It probably won't be here until next week. Ughhh! I like my book reader for reading books, not surfing the internet. Touch screens just don't hack it for me. I like a keyboard, for the mere fact that I could type what I just typed in one try versus typing, stopping to review text, then erasing and re-typing. Oh well. Must have patience. I thought I should take the opportunity to share that my grandfather Lemuel Harrison has been on my mind as of late. I've been thinking about his love of going on cruises. I remember once when I was quite small I went with my family to see him off on one of his adventures. I couldn't believe how large the ship was. We were able to walk my grandparents only to a certain point near the entrance of the boat and so we did just that. We said our goodbyes. Hugs and kisses all around to everybody and off they went up into the ship. My parents and my brother and I walked back down from the boat's entrance ramp on to the pier where my father found a spot where he could scoop me up and seat me on top of a huge wooden post. There I was, high off the ground right at the pier's edge with nothing but water down below. I remember that narrow space of water between the ship and the pier. The water was dark blue-green in color and lapping gently back and forth. Then that narrow space grew wider as the boat eased off on it's way. I think at this point I got a little nervous about how high up I was and seeing the water stir up down below became too much for me and I asked my dad to get me down. We stayed and saw the ship set out for just a bit longer before we headed back to where our car was parked. All these years later those images are so clear in my head, especially the images of that narrow gap of water between the boat and the pier. As I traveled along my genealogy journey and discovered my Azorean connection through my Whitney line, one of my grandfather's family lines, I asked myself, "Is this why this memory from my childhood is so vivid? Perhaps this is why my grandfather liked cruises?"
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This is a nice memory!ReplyDelete
Nice post! Hope you get your computer soon as I would be lost without one! My daughter has been doing all her computering via her smart phone for almost a year now since her desktop crashed. I don't know how she can stand it!ReplyDelete
Thanks Yvette and Lisa. Lisa, your daughter has to be a ton more patient than I am.ReplyDelete
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