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Football brawl: Referee report describes push from Huron coach, racial epithet from Huron player before incident
Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com
(Editor's note: This story contains language that will be offensive to some readers, including a racially charged term.)
Details of the brawl that erupted involving players and coaches following the Huron versus Pioneer football game continue to surface more than a month after the incident.
According to the MHSAA's official referee report from the Oct. 12 game, Huron head coach Cory Gildersleeve physically forced Pioneer coach Paul Test backwards during the postgame handshake. The report also reveals that a Huron player was ejected from the game prior to the melee for describing the Pioneer team with a racial epithet to a referee and throwing his helmet toward an official.
The referee's report was included in Ann Arbor Public Schools' investigation into the incident. Documents were obtained Monday by AnnArbor.com through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Gildersleeve -- who resigned as coach on Nov. 8 -- adamantly denied pushing Test to AnnArbor.com the night of the incident and in many emails to district officials and those involved with the football program since.
However, the referee's report describes Gildersleeve as being verbally and physically combative toward Test after the game.
The report said that Gildersleeve approached Test after the game, accosted him during the postgame handshake and physically moved Test backwards.
The report reads:
"(Gildersleeve) Continued shouting in Coach Test's face and would not release his hand. The word 'f---' was heard at least twice by officials in his verbal abuse of his opposing coach, as he was physically moving Coach Test backwards. He continued this action, despite an official intervening and attempting to separate the coaches. His actions were the direct cause of a retaliatory push by a Pioneer assistant coach and the start of a fight involving dozens of players, coaches and spectators on the playing field."
(Click here to download a PDF file of the entire MHSAA referee's report. Best viewed at 200 percent, potentially offensive language not omitted.)
As previously reported by AnnArbor.com, the Pioneer assistant coach who struck Gildersleeve was linebackers coach Vince Wortmann, who has since been fired. In an email sent to Pioneer athletic director Eve Claar the morning after the brawl, Wortmann said he saw Gildersleeve "demonstratively berating Coach Test and physically pushing on him," and said that he "ran over and pushed Coach Gildersleeve to remove the threat."
Wortmann declined to comment when reached by AnnArbor.com Monday.
The referee's report and Wortmann's account appear to be in conflict with the account of Huron athletic director Dottie Davis -- who was near the coaches when the fight broke out -- and Gildersleeve.
In an incident report filed with the district, Davis said, "Neither coach touched one another and there was no physical altercation between the head coaches."
Per directive from district officials, Davis declined to comment on any matter involving the brawl when reached by AnnArbor.com on Monday seeking clarification of her account of the events.
The reports also said Gildersleeve had to be "restrained by officials and fellow coaches" and told repeatedly to stop shouting "unsportsmanlike language" across the field during the game.
The report also said Test was restrained by officials while yelling back toward Gildersleeve at the end of the game and criticized Test for play calls at the end of the game. Ahead 35-6 late in the fourth quarter, Pioneer threw deep passes toward the end zone as opposed to running out the clock and ending the out-of-reach game.
Both Test and Gildersleeve were suspended by the MHSAA for their conduct after the game and given additional one-game suspensions from the district.
Gildersleeve could not be reached for comment on Monday. Gildersleeve is a physical education teacher at Huron. Test, a retired teacher, was reached on Monday, but declined to comment per directive from district, but the night of the game said Gildersleeve was pushing him.
The referee's report revealed that the postgame brawl wasn't the only reason for player suspensions. According to the report, with 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, a Huron player, "began verbally berating opponents with profanity and had to be restrained by officials."
The player was told to return to his bench by officials, at which point he, "threw his helmet at the feet of the Head Linesman and exclaimed 'F--- it, throw me out, they're a bunch of n------!" and was subsequently ejected and suspended from the next game.
Eight other Huron players were suspended for fighting along with six Pioneer players.
While four Pioneer players sat out the next game, an academically ineligible player - who did not play, but was on the sideline and was involved in the fight - was kicked off of the team permanently, as was an injured Pioneer player who used his crutch as a weapon during the brawl.
The report said the injured player was, "using his crutch as a weapon by striking an unidentified person, breaking the crutch."
The Ann Arbor Police Department is still investigating the incident.
- (Click here to download a PDF file of the entire MHSAA referee's report. Best viewed at 200 percent, potentially offensive language not omitted.)
Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com. Contact him at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @petcunningham.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 : 10:45 p.m.
Dottie on the spot! I will point out the obvious... Please look at the above picture again. Dottie Davis is between Coach Gildersleeve and Coach Test. My point is that athletic director Dottie Davis is: 1. At the football game as she has been at all other Huron Home football games since serving as Athletic Director at Huron High School. 2. On the field, in the midst of the activity trying to persuade large men in helmets and shoulder pads to chill. 3. Refraining from making premature public comments that could hurt the program. (It takes maturity to know who to speak to and when). Dottie has made her presence at the major athletic events since she has become the athletic director at Huron. She is actively involved at these events. In addition to this, there are many details to manage with all of the sports offered at Huron High School. Teams need transportation to matches, events, games. Trainers are scheduled to cover sports throughout the week, and the list goes on. There's a lot of behind the scenes grunt work that few are aware of. She has experience at her position that is both time consuming and mentally demanding. It is very hard to find someone with such devotion and experience. As for her comment on not seeing pushing , it is likely that she did not see the physical actions of those involved. If you've ever been at ground zero of a mob, you only see what's next to you. So you can't be so critical of someone claiming they didn't see who pushed who. An unfortunate event occurred with the onfield brawl at Huron. But before throwing out more babies with the bath water, recognize that the work of an Athletic Director at such a large high school would be overwhelming for most. She has the energy to carry out the task. And thank goodness, but as I expected...Dottie was on the spot.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 : 6:34 p.m.
what a mess.Gildersleeve was and always has been at least a little edgy.i remember his days in Dundee.
Pete Cunningham
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 7:29 p.m.
Huron AD Dottie Davis' direct response to the MHSAA official referee's report was passed along today by district officials. Here is an article with details: http://www.annarbor.com/sports/high-school/football-brawl-huron-ad-says-coach-gildersleeve-did-not-push-coach-test-backwards/
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:56 p.m.
Funny, most AA.com readers wanted Coach Test's head on a platter a month ago. Now we have 3rd party testimony that he didn't start this mess and in fact the Huron coach did. Not sure who I'm more embarrassed for, the Huron AD and coach, or the hundreds of readers ripping on Paul Test. Are those same readers clamoring for Dottie Davis to be disciplined? She's not a football coach, so I'm guessing not.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:11 p.m.
Wortman did would most assistants would do to protect his head coach. But, there's no doubt in my mind that Test's unsportsmanlike conduct during this game and much of the season brought this on. (Remember the Dexter game?) Where's the sportsmanship in running uo the score? Test retired from teaching and should now retire from coaching.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:43 p.m.
The coach ran up the score. Sports is a big business. If the parents and the schools put in this much effort in teaching the kids - math and sciences - we would be way ahead by now. I pasted this from Skyline High School's web site. Really good use of resources that obviously do not work " Small Learning Communities (SLC) Offices Integrity & Diversity Location: 3rd Floor Assistant Principal (Integrity & Diversity): Ms. Quigley Secretary: Ms. Schwind Phone: 734-994-7031 •Counselor for the Diversity SLC: Ms. DidLake: 994-7674 •Counselor for the Integrity SLC: Ms. Carter: 994-8492 •Counselor for Integrity & Diversity Ms. Janson: 994-7695 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Learning Communities (SLC) Offices Equality & Academic Innovation Location: 4th Floor Assistant Principal (Equality & Academic Innovation): Ms. Britton Secretary: Ms. Kopka Phone: 734-994-7033 •Counselor for the Equality SLC: Mr. Graham: 994-7683 •Counselor for the Academic Innovation SLC: Ms. McLoughlin: 994-7685 •Counselor Ms. Schimmel: 994-7701 "
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 7:45 p.m.
I don't understand what Skyline's school organization and staff have anything to do with the football brawl between Pioneer and Huron. What is your point?
Ron Granger
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:32 p.m.
Coach Test's conduct has been troubling for many people even BEFORE this incident. His conduct has been the subject of editorials BEFORE this incident. Anyone trying to portray him as some kind of innocent in all this is way out of touch. I see this incident as nothing more than a symptom of a deeper problem. And I don't see the light concurrent suspensions as being anything more than a slap on the wrist. Especially when the A/D's conflicting statements ("lies", some would say) are tolerated.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:16 p.m.
People take football and other sprots way too seriously. Don't get me wrong - I've gone overboard as both a player and as a participant. But it is just a game. The thing is, 99% of the people aren't particpating. Instead, they are watching other people have fun. When I think about it like that, it really makes sporting events seem absurd. Frankly I'd rather be out in the woods.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:12 p.m.
Dottie Davis may not deserve to be fired and she may well be a fine person, but her ridiculous statement, claiming there was no physical contact between the coaches, makes her seem disingenuous at best and a liar at worst. The photo published in one of the original stories shows her smack dab in the center of the action....even appearing to try to help separate the coaches. It would be better if she would publicly explain her statement. But if she can't or won't, people will continue to judge her harshly for her incredulous statement.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 : 10:50 p.m.
Just because she is there after the physical event broke out, does not mean that she was present at the handshake between the coaches. Its not like ESPN was covering the event with the omnipresent field camera.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 6:35 a.m.
Your'e still talking about the fight??
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:11 a.m.
The whole debacle is a disgrace to Ann Arbor!
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:46 a.m.
Half truths and misleading statements by trusted administrators and educators...........imagine that. Teach the children well. The school board will be asking for more money to provide sensitivity training for the athletes. This looks like a good place to take a big junk out of that budget deficit.....drop football and all associated personnel for the next two years so these folks know they have something to lose when tey don't "play nice".
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3 a.m.
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb had just done battle, said Tweedle Dee to Tweedle Dumb, "I think you broke my rattle". So if the video tape is inconclusive to overrule the ruling on the field, does that make the ruling on the field correct, or is the video tape just inconclusive? The calls to fire Dottie Davis are absurd. Her status should not even be discussed unless the train wreck of poor sportsmanship which has been allowed to lumber through Southeast Michigan humiliating our community and decreasing our property values and his AD who failed to correct his poor sportsmanship go first, and please, don't insult god by bringing her into the arguement about coach Test's behavior.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:48 a.m.
I have coached for Huron for eleven years and will stand by Dottie Davis, our AD, as a class act worthy of respect and admiration. Anyone suggesting that she behaved with less than both programs reputations at stake does not understand the ramifications of her job. This is an unfortunate situation which I'm sure both football programs regret! High school players in Ann Arbor have long relished the rivalry between our two great schools in all sports. Time to move on...
Claude Kershner
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:58 p.m.
Was the player who shouted the racial epitaphs Non-African American? It's not as crazy a question as it sounds.
Charley Sullivan
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:28 p.m.
With all due respect, coach, it's not time to move on until 1., there's a full discussion within both high schools about the proper nature of athletic competition and rivalry, and 2., there's discussion of what it means for a player, even in anger or in a high point of emotion, to use racial epithets (in this particular case,) or other language that diminishes their opponents. Seize the teachable moment.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:10 a.m.
The people suggesting she "...behaved with less..." are probably focusing on her statement: "Neither coach touched one another and there was no physical altercation between the head coaches." It's not the crime, it's the cover up. Ask Nixon or Paterno.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:07 a.m.
Gildersleeve has resigned as coach, but why is he allowed to keep his job as a Huron teacher? If this behavior doesn't deserve firing, what would?
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:51 a.m.
Lots of incompetence and idiocy here to go around. Fire everybody. Real simple.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:49 a.m.
Oh no, only two players from Pioneer sat out the next game at livonia franklin, i was there.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:31 a.m.
Wow, this report certainly reflects poorly on Huron players, who spouted racial epithets, the coach, who apparently lied about pushing Test and AD Dottie Davis, who sounds like she lied about the events. I'd like to hear from the Huron parents who were so quick to condemn Pioneer in the comment section of previous stories.
Basic Bob
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:34 a.m.
It wasn't a Huron assistant who tackled the coach to start the ruckus. It wasn't a Huron player who broke a crutch over another player. I'll take a nasty word (sorry, it's still frequently used by both children and adults) and vague recollections of events over the physical violence used by the Pioneer team.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:35 a.m.
jcj: a little defensive there, aren't you....if I could edit my comment I would say a Huron player, not players.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:08 a.m.
kms Keep the FACTS straight! The report also reveals that A HURON player was ejected from the game prior to the melee for describing the Pioneer team with a racial epithet to a referee
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:31 a.m.
I've known the former Huron football coach for a long time. I've seen him coach. I've known players on his teams. This behavior does NOT shock me. He has been and always WILL be a D.B.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:16 a.m.
When this first happened, the commentators here could not bash the Pioneer players enough, while few people said anything about those nice Huron kids. Now there seems to be complete silence in the face of evidence that the Huron kid was yelling racially-charged insults. I could care less about either group, but I find the silence strange considering how many folks wanted to hate on the Pioneer kids, but no one is saying anything about the Huron kid in the face of actual evidence.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:41 a.m.
Oh come on, md22. ...the score was 35-6. Pioneer beat Skyline 50-0 and our coach didn't become unglued and start a brawl.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:35 a.m.
The Pioneer kids aren't at fault for running the coach's plays. Their COACH should be reprimanded for trying to run up the score when the game is in hand. That is totally classless. Gildersleeve's reaction was nothing but dbaggery though and is equally as classless.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:55 p.m.
As a parent of a Pioneer player who was at the game, I am glad that the truth is finally coming out! At the end of the game, I saw Gildersleeve charge across the filed and push Coach Test and the ensuing brawl that followed. Afterwards, AD Davis was up in the faces of the officials trying to spin the story so it did not reflect badly on Huron. She should be fired for lying when there was video documentation and a stadium full of witnesses to attest to what actually happened. Our support for Coach Test has been unwavering. He has been a standout in the Pioneer football program and has set a fine example for these young men. Coach Test had not missed a practice or game in over 36 years. It is a shame that his reputation has been tarnished by this unfortunate incident.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:06 a.m.
lenard You remind me of allthe people I heard on the radio today saying they talked to Denard Robinson and Denard said he was 100%! Amazing how many people 'know something for a fact" lol
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:53 a.m.
Coach test needs to go ,if you don't play his way (punch,hit under the piles etc.) he will black ball you.I know this for a fact.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:40 a.m.
36 years.... Seems like it's time to retire.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:54 p.m.
Can we RELEASE THE VIDEO now? AAPS? AAPD? Why the foot-dragging? Why should we even need to FOIA something like this?
Ron Granger
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:28 p.m.
To protect the crutch-wielding children!
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:14 p.m.
"Per directive from district officials, Davis declined to comment on any matter involving the brawl when reached by AnnArbor.com" So now the District is coercing the participants not to exercise their First Amendment rights, as if these adults cannot think for themselves. Disgusting.
Basic Bob
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:29 a.m.
It would violate her terms of employment.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:57 p.m.
It's time to move on! So tired of reading about this. Gildersleeve resigned. Let the boys have a fresh start!
Ron Granger
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:52 p.m.
The AD should be fired for the apparent lies. And how long does it take the AAPD to investigate the crutch incident?
Momma G
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:36 p.m.
I totally agree with LetsGetReal. Paul Test is a God-fearing man and it would take a lot to provoke him. I also believe that every, and I mean every player on the Pioneer team needs to be interviewed. I've heard and trust one young man about how this all went down and it wasn't due to Paul Test ordering the play. I also agree that the AD needs to be fired for telling her lie, also. I hope this isn't the end of this. I wouldn't want my grandchildren being in the PE class with the ex-Huron coach either but then the tenure laws will "save" his job, won't they? That's why the tenure laws need to be revamped or ended.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 2:47 p.m.
watch out, Momma G, if you stand up in defense of your friends you stand a pretty good chance of being voted down by all the self-righteous haters out there. for what it's worth, I voted you up.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:56 a.m.
Momma G, what I would like is for you and the other parents who have the inside scoop of what "really happened" is to contact a2.com and give your version of events. Who called the play? More importantly, why?
Billy Bob Schwartz
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:49 p.m.
Momma G. Guess you don't understand the tenure laws. The tenure laws are disigned to protect teachers (often the very best) from being fired for frivolous or unfair reasons. Really great teachers challenge their students. Boss doesn't like it, so he fires that teacher so parents will make nice. The reality is that the administration can fire a poor teacher. They just have to make a case. It's only fair that a teacher, who is in trouble with the admin, should be told what he/she was doing wrong, and given a chance to improve. If they don't, or if they smoke dope in the locker room, they are gone. The big problem with the tenure system, in my opinion, is that administrators choose not to help the teacher (and build a file of incompetence against the teacher at the same time) and then proceed to removal. They prefer to duck the issua and blame it all on the very fair tenure system. Read the law. Fascinating.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:20 p.m.
I am not surprised at this information. I know Paul Test to be a stand up guy. Sorry, but this is on Huron, not Pioneer.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:54 a.m.
@A2citzen Most of the article about the game reference the late game play call so you must not be looking very hard. Also try that new website www.google.com enter in the phrase "sportsmanship running up the score" and check out all the sites that come up. Here's just one example.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_up_the_score
Billy Bob Schwartz
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:42 p.m.
A2 person: The game to which you refer is a professional game between millionaires, and they can run scores up as they please. Who cares? Here, we are talking about high school kids. This is a completely different situation. In the pros, people pay $50,000 bounties to guys who send an opponent out of the game on a backboard. In high school, any decent coach (and that means most of them) will want to be fair, and will understand and honor the feelings of the kids on the other team. Only jerks run up scores in such a game. It's obnoxious and, in my view, inexcusable. Take the knee. Shake hands. Move on.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:32 p.m.
Tag, The New England Patriots beat the Colts 59-24 this past weekend. They scored two touchdowns in the last 9 minutes. I'm still searching for articles on the (lack of) "sportsmanship" displayed during that game.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:40 p.m.
Not so fast. It's never just one sided. Coach Test clearly isn't as much of a stand up guy as many of you are purporting him to be. Certainly his play calling near the end of the game would not be called 'sportsmanlike' And if you want to say it was the kids on the field calling their own plays then one could question Coach Test leadership ability. Great job by A2.com to follow up on this.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:10 p.m.
I am sure all involved feel bad about what happened. Its time to move on.
say it plain
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:44 p.m.
Whatevs already...the all-important football season for highschoolers is, mercifully, *over*. Let's move on... ... until next year's high dramas depicting great 'Christian' coaches inspiring and leading our young men in whacking and mocking their opponents, and 'Rat' coaches shoving out of frustration and mis-leading their young men to great shame in piling up losses in games involving meaningless runs this way and that way on grass we spend millions of tax payer dollars to maintain. 'Kay?!
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 5:26 a.m.
I don't get it either. If I ever figure out why I'll post my findings for you.
say it plain
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:40 a.m.
Right, @a2citizen, I agree, and I find it disconcerting that anyone would even make reference to a coach's alleged Christian values when it's supposed to be the *public* schools these men work for. I was appalled to read some weeks before this incident that Test had led a pre-game prayer session for his young men--it might have been before the game against Dexter where perhaps they prayed to win revenge for Dexter's firing of their assistant coach. The young men led said coach off the field on their shoulders after their glorious victory, in a display I might argue--but not ad infinitum ;-) --was less than in keeping with Christianity. But, whatever. I just shudder to imagine this going on and on through the off-season...I hope someone with the power to convey the video evidence public does so already! I would have preferred to see AAPS firing *everyone* involved and making some effort to have a fresh start, but Test gave them decent results so I suppose there was little chance of *that* happening. Or better yet, give us a couple of years of no spending on football!
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:29 p.m.
I understand the inference to Lets Get Real's 'Christian' post. Whether or not they are Christian, Jew, Muslim or Buddhist can be argued ad infinim. And, conveniently for some, that creates a distraction from the fact that the two coaches were inspiring and leading in the name of the Ann Arbor public school system.
FGR Fan
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:44 p.m.
Was at the Gabriel Richard/Portland semi-final game on Saturday - fine example of sportsmanship and respect on both sides. Maybe the AD from AA public schools needs to pay them a visit and get some pointers on how to run a quality program??
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:21 p.m.
That would be a violation of separation of church and state. (sarcasm intended)
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:33 p.m.
Yes parents, get your kid into organized sports so that they will learn sprotmanship and how to be a good citizen. Great role models all.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:18 a.m.
Should see hockey. This is not any better. Neither is a few sports I have been involved in.
Billy Bob Schwartz
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:35 p.m.
Kind of a wild, free swing at sports, don't you think? If someone kills another with a baseball bat, is that a sign of the evil that is baseball? If someone is drunk and runs over someone else, is that a sign of the evil of motor vehicles and all who drive? Let's please try to hold the wild swings a bit more on target. Once there was a small riot on a football field. Guess that shows that all organized sports are a lost cause and kids who are in them will all end up in jail. Gotta love the "logic."
"Nord" John Nordlinger
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:31 p.m.
No one, to my knowledge, has mentioned the responsibility of the game officials here. Obviously the winner of the game had long since been determined and--equally obviously--the mood on the field and on the sidelines clearly indicated that trouble was brewing. In such a case, doesn't the referee (who is the head official) have the authority to declare the game over? I do not excuse anyone's poor conduct,m but it seems like the whole mess could have been avoided.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 : 12:33 a.m.
Does Gildersleeve expect all winning teams to call it quits early or only Pioneer? The score was 35-6, not a blowout of 50-0.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 4:11 a.m.
To JohnofSaline and MikeB; Mr Nordlinger (original poster) is an ex-long-standing and well-respected AD of Huron and knows that of which he speaks. Mr. Nordlinger was AD way back when I attended Huron and Ms. Davis was softball and volleyball coach, as well as PE instructor. Yes, officials should consider the mood, the trouble brewing and the definitiveness of the score to weigh ending the game - they should have ended it.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:38 p.m.
I don't believe they can do that? At least not and comply with the rules. The coaching staff has a responsibility to keep the players in check
John of Saline
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:06 p.m.
The scoreboard clock can "break" and the refs can keep time on the field (never stopping the clock) if they want to hasten the end of the game. At least I've seen that done, but that was a long time ago.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:28 p.m.
Hmmm. . . All of these conflicting reports. . . Too bad there is no cell phone video to flush out the liars . . . or, maybe there is . . .
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:17 a.m.
Fire the superintendent and see if the new one can do any better. Or better yet, remove those in AAPS BOE and see if they can find a scape goat.
Lets Get Real
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:24 p.m.
There is not a more restrained, Christian man than Coach Test. It would take alot to provoke him into a fight - hence the totally plausable explination of the assistant coach coming to his rescue. He is much more likely to turn the other cheek that retaliate. My kids played for him years ago. I was always impressed with his quiet leadership style. He spoke politely, maintained people's dignity, and led young men by demonstrating positive actions. I'm guessing the referee's report is far more accurate about the opposing coach not letting Test's hand go and pushing him backward and Test not pushing back. That would be my expectation of how he would behave. I don't know the other guy, but I'm glad he's gone. Seems other comments would indicate it is long overdue.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 9:59 p.m.
You are clearly disillusioned by Test, he has you like many others "drinking the kool-aid".I for one was never fooled by him, I can read his face masked by the innocence of religion.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:44 p.m.
d2ina2, what was the point of your post? All this person was doing was citing his faith. A true Christian acts according to his/her principles. I see nothing wrong in noting that. People who are secular humanists often support large, centralized government--an entity that has caused horrors far exceeding anything Christianity has done. So using YOUR logic we must condemn all socialists, communist, and Leftists in general because they believe in something that has caused so much pain. What the heck does "human value" mean? Human values can range from homophobia to race hatred to universal love. Human value is a nebulous term that can mean anything. Conversely, Christian value-as laid down by Christ--denotes a very specific set of values just as Secular Humanists denotes a specific set of values. d2ina2, it is clear to me that you have a bias towards Christians. That isn't very humanist of you.
Unusual Suspect
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:39 p.m.
What Lets Get Real said, that is. Terry was one more post higher.
Unusual Suspect
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 10:38 p.m.
d2ina2, you have committed one of the most common fallacies in human thought. There is nothing in what Terry said that implies he/she believe only a Christian would not behave that way. The implication is a Christian is more like than not to behave that way.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:58 p.m.
Christian? Seriously? Am I to assume that you do not feel that Jewish, Muslim or non-believers can act/coach in a charitable and compassionate way? I will give you the benefit of doubt, for I am also sure you haven't forgotten the injustices and horrors brought onto others in the name of Christianity throughout the last 2,000 years. Acting compassionately and treating others with respect is not a Christian value it is a human value.
Terry Star21
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:06 p.m.
Without taking sides, it would appear that the Ann Arbor Public Schools should and will trust the (impartial) official referee's story. Each school's (Pioneer and Huron) representatives have a lot at stake/invested and may not have misjudged what happened or what they actually saw. You have one school's coach say he didn't swear or push the other coach, and his assistant says he intervened (physically) only to protect his head coach. This story seems to support the referree's report.. You have the other school's coach saying he didn't swear or push/shove (physically) the other head coach, and his athletic director supports that. This story seems to not support the referee's report. I smell a 'Rat'......
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 11:28 a.m.
jns131 - The only changes that will happen, have happened, the assistant may even get his job back. Only the coaching resignation will stand - everything else will continue as usual. That is the AAPS way. There are a number of incidents over the years at AAPS where because of strong unions, the district has allowed people to stay in jobs that an at will business would have fired for cause and won the lawsuit. Once you are an AAPS teacher (AAEA) or administrator (AAAA) you have a job for life.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 1:16 a.m.
Terry? Ya think? AAPS is like the government. Trying to find a scape goat in every corner. No doubt we will have all new coaches next year. Ya think?
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 8:42 p.m.
I'm not very good at the guessing game. If you don't want to print what was said, why write a partial story?
Pete Cunningham
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 12:39 a.m.
This story has been updated with a downloadable PDF file of the entire referee's report.
Bryan Ellinger
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:26 p.m.
Sh___y policy. :-P
Terry Star21
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:17 p.m.
G-Man. I thought that was a very 'complete' story. I wanted to know more about the situation, as did hundreds of readers. You just had to believe there was more of this story, and for me (though not a court hearing) this latest writing explained and filled a lot of holes. What part of A2's 'f---' word could you not understand ?
Pete Cunningham
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 9:02 p.m.
G-Man, It's our company's policy not to publish the words which have been replaced with dashes. We are working on getting the entire report uploaded so you can read it in its entirety.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 8:35 p.m.
the AD should be fired for lying as well. the head coach for huron has been a poor example for years should have been fired long ago.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 11:24 a.m.
Good luck they are both union members. The union will fight to the death for both of them.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 8:32 p.m.
More info including why Davis needs to be disciplined - she seems to have lied.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 : 10:55 p.m.
Dottie on the spot! I will point out the obvious... Please look at the above picture again. Dottie Davis is between Coach Gildersleeve and Coach Test. My point is that athletic director Dottie Davis is: 1. At the football game as she has been at all other Huron Home football games since serving as Athletic Director at Huron High School. 2. On the field, in the midst of the activity trying to persuade large men in helmets and shoulder pads to chill. 3. Refraining from making premature public comments that could hurt the program. (It takes maturity to know who to speak to and when). Dottie has made her presence at the major athletic events since she has become the athletic director at Huron. She is actively involved at these events. In addition to this, there are many details to manage with all of the sports offered at Huron High School. Teams need transportation to matches, events, games. Trainers are scheduled to cover sports throughout the week, and the list goes on. There's a lot of behind the scenes grunt work that few are aware of. She has experience at her position that is both time consuming and mentally demanding. It is very hard to find someone with such devotion and experience. As for her comment on not seeing pushing , it is likely that she did not see the physical actions of those involved. If you've ever been at ground zero of a mob, you only see what's next to you. So you can't be so critical of someone claiming they didn't see who pushed who. An unfortunate event occurred with the onfield brawl at Huron. But before throwing out more babies with the bath water, recognize that the work of an Athletic Director at such a large high school would be overwhelming for most. She has the energy to carry out the task. And thank goodness, but as I expected...Dottie was on the spot.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:12 p.m.
Right from the beginning, A.D. Davis's actions were inadequate and disappointing. When asked about the brawl, she never, in any manner, condemned the violence, nor the poor sportsmanship. When asked for a comment, the proper response would have been to give a general condemnation of improper and deplorable behavior without putting blame on anyone until further investigation. But to not immediately castigate the behavior gives the wrong message to the students. Now, the possibility that she lied to others, shows she may have wanted to minimize the situation, which I hope will be used as a lessonn for our students.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 8:27 p.m.
I thought Ann Arbor celebrated diversity and football was a way to mold young men?
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 : 3:41 a.m.
Actions speak louder than words.
Rod Johnson
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 11:20 p.m.
And what do you think now? I'm sure everyone's dying to know.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 : 8:26 p.m.
This was way better than I thought


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After seeing their hot streaks come to an end last weekend, the Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes now have new streaks going: unbeaten in one.
Chris Wondolowski scored his sixth goal of the season on a header in the 78th minute, helping the Quakes rally for a lively 2-2 draw with the Crew at Buck Shaw Stadium on Wednesday night.
Eight minutes earlier, it looked as if Columbus would escape the Bay Area with a victory after Chad Marshall's header off a Guillermo Barros Schelotto corner kick put the Crew back in front after coming out of the gates firing on all cylinders.
Columbus pushed from the opening kick, and it paid off almost immediately. In the fourth minute, right back Jed Zayner's cross fell to the feet of Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who held off two defenders and put a shot on goal.
Joe Cannon pushed the rebound aside, but the ball trickled to Jason Garey in the goalmouth, who slotted the ball to his right to an unmarked Eddie Gaven for the easy tap-in.
But the Quakes equalized less than a minute later. Crew center back Marshall got his foot on a long throw-in, but sent the ball directly to Andre Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder flicked it to Arturo Alvarez, who ripped it from the top right of the box to the near post past a diving William Hesmer.
The remainder of the first half was a lively affair, with both teams trading scoring opportunities. Columbus utilized the speed of Robbie Rogers and Emilio Renteria on the flanks, but San Jose were able to absorb the pressure, and put together some nice offensive sequences of their own.
Crew coach Robert Warzycha brought in fresh legs late in the game, at they nearly helped Columbus win the three points. The insertions of Steven Lenhart and Emmanuel Ekpo jumpstarted the attack and led to the go-ahead goal by Marshall.
But San Jose weren't about to go down without a fight. Frank Yallop energized his own front line with late subs Scott Sealy and Cornell Glen, as well as center back Ike Opara. Bobby Convey was knocked flat in the 78th, and his ensuing free kick from the left side found Glen, who headed across goal onto the waiting dome of Wondolowski for the equalizer.
The Quakes withstood serious pressure by the two-time Supporters' Shield winners in the waning minutes to preserve the result.
With the draw, San Jose now stand alone in third place in the Western Conference after Houston's loss at New York. Columbus, who dropped their first match of the season on Saturday against Los Angeles, remain in first in the Eastern Conference with 23 points, three ahead of the Red Bulls.
Recap: Crew 2 - Earthquakes 2
After seeing their hot streaks come to an end last weekend, the Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes now have new streaks going: unbeaten in one.

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We're beyond sad that the "Michael Fassbender in a dress" scene was cut from the final version of X-Men: First Class. Thank Mrs. Doubtfire, Fox has released the full clip — which you can peep right now.
To watch a longer version of the clip, head over to EW where you can hear Charles Xavier call Erik Lehnsherr darling. Aw!


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Adam Scott's spiffy new green jacket may mark him as a Masters champ, but the Australian athlete is not, he confirmed on Wednesday, April 17, an eligible bachelor.
"It's embarrassing but flattering," he told CBS This Morning of all the female attention he's attracted since setting foot in the media spotlight. "I'm not single at all. I am very much in a relationship and very happy for the moment."
The hunky 32-year-old golfer took home the top honors on Sunday, April 14, and was reportedly eyed for a starring role as the next Bachelor, E! News claimed earlier this week.
"We are definitely going to pursue [Scott]," the source said at the time. "So far, no meeting's been set but we're trying. He could be a perfect fit … We're also considering other people Bachelor fans already know."
Though Scott remained tight-lipped about the identity of his lucky lady, only copping to her first name ("Marie"), it is believed that the woman in question is Marie Kojzar, a Swedish architect that he dated on-and-off since 2001, according to Sports Illustrated.
"My girlfriend is a really ambitious person," Scott told the magazine back in 2008. "She hasn't been going to school all these years to not put that knowledge to use."
For now, however, Scott said that he's still wrapping his head around his first major championship win — and Australia's first win in the tournament as well.
"We like to think we're the best at everything," he told the Associated Press after his victory Sunday. "Golf is a big sport at home, and this is the one thing in golf we hadn't been able to achieve. It's amazing that it's my destiny to be the first Australian to win. It's incredible."
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Two OIC employees will be honored for their work on behalf of Washington state.
Rebuilding OIC's financial examination program has earned Patrick McNaughton a 2014 Governor's Award for Leadership in Management.
McNaughton is the chief financial examiner, based in our Seattle office. He manages 23 credentialed examiners who are responsible for auditing 45 domestic insurance companies, 90 charitable annuity issuers, and certain public entities, such as the state Health Care Authority.
McNaughton is the chief financial examiner, based in our Seattle office. He manages 23 credentialed examiners who are responsible for auditing 45 domestic insurance companies, 90 charitable annuity issuers, and certain public entities, such as the state Health Care Authority.
"Pat was instrumental in rebuilding our financial examination program," said Commissioner Mike Kreidler. "Financial exams are conducted to ensure insurance companies in Washington honor the promises they make. The impact of a well-regulated insurance industry cannot be overstated in terms of our state's economy. Washington's $28 billion insurance industry impacts virtually every adult, family, and business in the state and provides about $500 million annually for the general fund."
McNaughton's work enabled the OIC to regain accreditation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and helped create a new system of risk-focused financial analysis and examination.
McNaughton will join other award recipients at a luncheon with Gov. Jay Inslee on June 3.
Detective Bennie Hamilton in our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) received the 2014 Community Relations/Partnership Award from the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). The Olympic Mountain Chapter of ASIS recognized Hamilton due to his outreach and partnership development with scores of insurance companies, other private companies and public sector agencies that combat fraud. Due to these efforts, Hamilton has successfully worked hundreds of criminal insurance fraud cases resulting in numerous convictions for theft, attempted theft, filing false insurance claims, forgery, perjury and other offenses. Hamilton is a 35-year law enforcement veteran in Washington state, serving the past seven years with SIU.
"Bennie's work has made a difference to Washington consumers," said Kreidler. "It is fitting that Bennie received this award during Public Service Recognition Week, because the work he and his colleagues do every day is worthy of recognition. This award also embodies the nature of the work we do through SIU, which relies on partnership and collaboration with law enforcement, other governments and insurance companies to combat fraud and protect consumers in Washington state."
SIU identifies and investigates for prosecution criminal organizations and individuals engaged in fraud schemes that target the insurance industry. Partnerships with insurance industry professionals and a variety of private and public sector entities and individuals are critical for success in combating fraud while protecting consumers.


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I just had to make a special announcement 'cause we're so proud here at Leisure Arts…the 2010 Flamie Award goes to—
(Imagine a drum roll!)
Drew Emborsky, our very own Crochet Dude! Last night, he received the Best Pattern Book Award for his publication—Crochet It. Love It. Wear It!
And, it just so happens, that I have a couple of signed copies of Crochet It. Love It. Wear It! that I might be willing to part with. Just leave a comment here on my blog congratulating Drew between now and Easter at midnight, and you might be a winner.
In the meantime, if you can't wait to win, order your very own copy of Crochet It. Love It. Wear It! at LeisureArts.com!
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But how does it work in practice--in real public speaking? How do you put things in threes when you give a presentation or talk? Luckily, I have two great video examples for you to watch, both by women speakers: Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, and Melinda Gates of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Both of them put their talks into threes that offer you good role models for organizing a speech.
Sheryl Sandberg uses this TED talk to look at the question of Why we have too few women leaders. She uses her three points to suggest the answers to that problem, and her three points are:
- Sit at the table.
- Make your partner a real partner.
- Don't leave before you leave.
Melinda Gates, speaking at TEDxChange on What nonprofits can learn from Coca-Cola, shares three unexpected lessons she observed while doing her foundation's charitable work in sub-Saharan Africa. Seeing Coca-Cola even in remote locations where health care couldn't be easily delivered, she shares the lessons for what nonprofits can do better in these three points:
- taking real-time data and feeding it back into the product,
- tapping into local entrepreneurial talent,
- incredible marketing
What did you observe about how these talks are organized? Share your notes in the comments.


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Scouting Related Podcastingstevejb68 on December 19, 2012 in National, podcast, Promotion No Comments »
I have been podcasting for over five and a half years. I have co-hosted one podcast (The Leaders Campfire), produced an audio podcast (Around The Scouting Campfire), and continue to post videos to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. All three podcasts have had Scouting related themes. I have had fun podcasting and hope that those of you who have watched or listened to them have found them fun and informative.
This afternoon I did something I have not done for awhile. I went on iTunes and did a search for Scouting themed podcasts. There used to be several out there, mostly audio versions. I was a little surprised by what I found. I did a search for "cub scout" and 15 podcasts were found, but only three actually dealt with Cub Scouting: An Hour A Week (audio), Autism and Scouting Radio (audio), and my own Melrose Scout Productions (video). When I changed the search to "cub scouting" only two showed up: Autism and Scouting Radio and the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast (MSPP).
Next I tried a search for "boy scout". Sixty one podcasts came up, but only five of these actually dealt with the Scouting program. One was produced by the Boy Scouts of America, and another was produced by Boy's Life magazine. Both appeared to be dead podcasts with no episodes produced for quite awhile. Of course, MSPP was listed. When I changed the search to "boy scouting" I discovered that MSPP was the only Boy Scouting related podcast listed.
Now I know there have been other Scouting podcasts produced during the last few years, such as The Scoutmaster Minute and the Boy Scout Hour. I know the Scoutmastercg podcast is going strong and has a strong listenership. But these podcasts did not show up in the searches. Even my old Around The Scouting Campfire did not show up. Why? The only thing I can think of is that we all may need to check our podcast tags.
Then I started thinking. Are podcasts even relevant to Scouting anymore? Are adults leader searching them out and listening to or watching them? Do current leaders even know they exist? Do we need to do a better job and promoting them? If we do, what is a good way to promote them? The BSA does not seem to be podcasting any longer so maybe they do not feel there is a need for this medium.
I know the viewership of MSPP has gone down over the last year. I receive very few comments about the videos. If you look at the iTunes listing for MSPP you will notice that there has not been a comment left for nearly two and a half years. Comments and emails are the only way we podcasters really have of knowing how people feel about what we are producing.
I have begun to wonder if it is time to retire the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. I have already stopped producing Around The Scouting Campfire. Is it worthwhile putting forth the time and effort?
Here are my questions to you.
Do you listen to or watch Scouting related podcasts?
Do you subscribe to any?
Which ones do you subscribe to? How should we promote them?
Or have Scouting podcasts lost their importance, if they ever had any that is?
I look forward to reading your comments.


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For many, Yellowstone National Park is a place where nature gives a lifetime of memories — the beauty of the landscape, the wildlife and the geysers. For me, Yellowstone is a reminder of a turning point in my life, one that resulted in a death sentence. It's a memory I'd rather forget.
I was the vice president for public relations at the California Institute of Technology in the fall of 2006 when I took a vacation to Yellowstone. I normally didn't like to take vacations. I did conference calls from cruise ships and wrote e-mails from beach houses. There's no challenge in relaxation.
I was 68 and had enjoyed a lifetime of good health, but at Yellowstone I discovered that I was short of breath when I walked any distance or went up stairs. I blamed the elevation but upon my return decided to see my primary care physician, which led to a cardiologist, which led to a pulmonologist.
They said it was pulmonary hypertension … a common misdiagnosis for what I had.
After a breathing test and CT scan, I was correctly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a scarring of the lungs. The doctor didn't explain the severity, but when I asked my wife, Sandy, "Why the tears?" she reminded me that we had lost a dear friend to pulmonary fibrosis only three months earlier.
This disease affects those who worked at ground zero in New York City after 9/11 and those exposed to Agent Orange. But most don't know why they have it, and it can go undiagnosed for years because a patient may have only a dry cough.
It's a stealth disease. It creeps up on people, as it did with Robert Goulet, Evel Knievel and Marlon Brando.
At the time, I didn't know that the same number of people die of PF every year as die of breast cancer (40,000).
… or that the only hope for survival is a lung transplant (only 1% of patients get one).
… or that from the point of diagnosis, most patients live only three years.
I only knew I had to find the best doctors.
I joined a clinical trial at UCLA to test the drug pirfenidone, which is a treatment but not a cure. Maybe it's because of that trial that I'm still alive 3.5 years later. Or maybe it's the luck of the Irish (after all, I am a card-carrying member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick).
Until this April, my breathing was only slightly affected, but I am now on oxygen 24 hours a day.
I have been through a barrage of tests that qualified me for a lung transplant, and now I wait. I could get the OK that a lung is available in the next 10 minutes. Or it might take months. It's strange to live moment to moment in this way.
I recently discovered the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, a nonprofit that seeks awareness, research funding and FDA-approved treatments. My communication role is to raise awareness of PF and help raise funds for research.
Next to fighting this disease, speaking on camera is the most difficult thing I've had to do in my life. I've always been the man behind the man speaking on camera, but I'm doing this because, if I can make headway in bringing awareness to this disease, the payoff could be tremendous.
And anyway, there's no challenge in merely waiting.
O'Rourke had been vice president for public relations at Caltech since 1986; he stepped down in September and is now senior advisor to the president for external relations.
My Turn: A new cause with every breath he takes
For many, Yellowstone National Park is a place where nature gives a lifetime of memories — the beauty of the landscape, the wildlife and the geysers. For me, Yellowstone is a reminder of a turning point in my life, one that resulted in a death sentence. It's a memory I'd rather forget.


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Oklahoma City wins in jobless figures
Labor Department Reports 5.9 Percent Unemployment Rate for JulyPublished: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:00 am By: Debbie Blossom Source: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's 5.9 percent jobless rate for July remains the best in the country from a list of 372 metro areas with a population greater than 1 million, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
That's recognition the city has earned in four previous months this year, as well as August, September, November and December of last year. The metro area also posted the second-lowest rate once in 2008 and three times this year.
In the latest federal and Oklahoma Employment Security Commission preliminary data released Tuesday, Tulsa's nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 6.8 percent was unchanged from June, while Lawton posted a 5.3 percent rate, down from 5.6 percent the previous month.
Oklahoma's unemployment rate was estimated at 6.4 percent for all civilian workers, including farm and ranch employees, compared with 6.6 percent in June, the Labor Department said.
In the metro area, there were 7,100 total nonfarm job losses for the month, the commission said. There were 6,500 fewer jobs in the service industry, with retail trades and food services each cutting 1,000 positions. The government sector posted a 5,400-job loss.
Nonfarm employment was down by 3,500 jobs over the month in the Tulsa area, with service industries shedding the most positions with 3,200, followed by 2,500 less jobs in government.
Less jobs at the state government level in Oklahoma City and Tulsa is mostly seasonal losses, from school positions lost during summer months, said commission economist Lynn Gray. But fewer jobs in food services and at drinking places in the metro area "is more the economy," he said.
The Lawton area posted 600 lost jobs for the month.
The Labor Department estimated the number of unemployed in Oklahoma fell by 4,000 in July.
"Employment and unemployment rates in the state seem to have stabilized over the last three months, after rates began escalating steadily from around 4 percent before the recession began almost two years ago," Oklahoma Bankers Association economist Keith Hazelton said.
"Rebounding crude oil prices, which have been on a roller coaster for more than a year, may be leading to increasing employment in the state's energy sector, although jobs gained in the oil industry likely are being offset partially by job losses in natural gas as prices briefly reached seven-year lows last month."
Beaver and Grant counties have the lowest unemployment at 4 percent, followed by Harper, Murray, Roger Mills and Texas counties with 4.1 percent.
McCurtain County had the highest at 11.5 percent.


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British Go Journal No. 67. April 1986. Page 19.
In September of last year a unique match took place between Europe's two strongest players. Yong-Su Yoo is a 32 year old Korean, ...[details omitted]. Ronald Schlemper is Dutch, aged 27, the present European champion ...[details omitted].
The match was organised and handsomely sponsored by Interpolis, a Dutch insurance company with an admirable record of supporting what the Dutch call 'denksporten'.
[Discussion omitted.]
Black: Ronald Schlemper
White: Yong-Su Yoo
Komi: 6
The game-file in SGF format.
Figure 1 (1-50)
Diagram 1
Dia 1. If black resists with 1, white sets up a semeai which he wins by one move. Note that white 16 is necessary otherwise black cuts there and wins the fight.
Figure 2 (51-100)
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Figure 4 (101-180)
White wins by resignation after 180.
Game 2 is on page 22.


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DreamEater posted a topic in Product SuggestionsEver since I saw Polt come out with the new black shirts with the white logos for CMStorm team, I've wanted to buy one. I can't find them anywhere! You should get into merchandising for e-sports. Quality components, translating to quality clothing.


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Los Angeles-based progressive thrash metal band PROTOTYPE have uploaded two tracks from their upcoming their sophomore effort, "Continuum", at this location. Due on April 25 via MetalAxe Records in Europe and Nightmare Records in the U.S., the CD is the follow-up to the band's full-length debut, "Trinity", which was issued in 2004 via Massacre Records.
"The material covers more varied aspects of what the band is capable of, from more thrashy moments to acoustic and prog passages," stated vocalist/guitarist Vince Levalois. Added guitarist Kragen Lum, "Working with Neil Kernon on the mix was a pleasure and really helped to bring out nuances in the sound that were previously absent." "The artwork really captures the feel of this album... Travis Smith did an incredible job," said bassist Kirk Scherer. Drum duties this time around were handled by former PROTOTYPE member Damion Ramirez (from 1995's "Seed" demo), with one track also featuring former drummer Pat Magrath.
"Continuum" (view cover here) track listing:
01. The Way It Ends
02. Probe
03. Devotion
04. With Vision
05. Synthespian
06. Sea Of Tranquility
07. Transcendent Velocity
08. Seed
09. Undying
10. Heart Machine
11. Cold Is This God


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DePauw Hosts Ohio Wesleyan on Old Gold Day in First NCAC Contest at Blackstock
October 4, 2012
GAMEDAY INFORMATION (parking, tailgating)
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Greencastle, Ind. - Coming off the season's first win, a 17-14 victory over Washington University, DePauw hosts Ohio Wesleyan in the first-ever North Coast Athletic Conference game played at Blackstock Stadium. Kickoff on Saturday, October 6, is set for 1 p.m.
The Tigers are 1-3 after last Saturday's victory over the Bears. DePauw opened the campaign with losses to St. Olaf, Wittenberg and Carnegie Mellon.
Ohio Wesleyan, off to its best start since 2001, is 4-0 on the season after Saturday's 48-24 home win over Hiram. The Battling Bishops opened with victories over Denison, Oberlin and Case Western Reserve.
Saturday also marks Old Gold Day on the DePauw campus. Started in 1907, Old Gold is DePauw's homecoming and the Tigers have posted a 66-35-3 record on the day and have won seven straight and 27 of the last 31.
For more information on the DePauw football program, follow DePauw on Twitter (@DePauwAthletics / @DePauwTigersfb) or like them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DePauwAthletics).


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Again 'thegeorge' starts at the bottom half of the hour. We start with Bill C-36 as it was known then the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Via Bill C-36's backdoor clause, and the CETA trade agreement, Canada's natural health industry is UNDER GREAT THREAT from the EUFSD than it is from the unfinished and unratified Codex Alimentarius guidelines.... this threat, with the passage of Bill C-36, becomes IMMINENT.
We must understand that a UNIFIED Europe was the Nazi position over which WWII was fought. If you've taken the time to watch THE YOUNG LIONS in the Conspiracy Night at the Movies section, Marlon Brando speaks about this as the cause of the war numerous times. Of course the ending shows what the FINAL outcome really consists of.
We are under the spell of the remnants of the NAZI ethos as detailed in their post war master plan THE RED HOUSE REPORT. It has been written about in popular media and the subject of many books. However, it is ignored all too well. I would anticipate this is the real reason NATO is closing in on Russia in Syria and the Ukraine in the prelude to WWIII. You DO NOT want to go there.
Revealed: The secret report that shows how the Nazis planned a Fourth Reich ...in the EU
Gen. Reinhard Gehlen persuaded the U.S. Army and then the CIA to sponsor his intelligence network even though he employed numerous former Nazis and known war criminals.
The CIA and Nazi War Criminals
Of note in spite of the consensus that Heinrich Mueller was killed was the fact there were three bodies in his 'grave' none of which wee him. An alternative story reported was he was buried in a Jewish cemetary in Berlin in a mass grave. The alleged gravedigger uses the same words found in the CIA archive report. HMM?
Of course the trilogy of his 1948 interrogation is quite the revelation.
Well to take CONQUEST of the world of course. What else could measure as the prize?


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Immigrant permits off to an early start
Luis Yanez is used to spending time in the sweltering South Texas heat, but today he begins a process that could free him from the drudgery of painting houses.
For the first time, some immigrants who are in the country illegally will be able to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for a two-year respite from deportation and a permit to legally work in the U.S.
Map: The number of potential immediate beneficiaries per Congressional district of President Obama's recently enacted deferred action program.
The policy, announced June 15 by President Barack Obama, creates a system for immigrants age 15 to 30 who don't have serious criminal histories to apply for so-called deferred action.
On Tuesday, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas surprised immigrants by announcing they could begin submitting applications today, 24 hours earlier than they anticipated.
"The permit is going to be a blessing," said Yanez, 21, who crossed the Rio Grande illegally when he was 12 to join his parents in San Antonio. He now paints houses and attends San Antonio College. "We'll be able to work, to do other things we weren't able to do. (Painting houses) is a good job, but it's horrible to be working outside. You suffer a lot."
The policy has drawn criticism from Republicans who argue it offers employment to skilled workers — recipients must be high school graduates, GED holders or enrolled in school — during a time of great economic stress.
"With unemployment at 8.3 percent, it's unconscionable that the Obama administration's amnesty program actually requires illegal immigrants to apply for work authorization in the U.S.," House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, wrote in a statement Tuesday. "This undercuts the 23 million unemployed or underemployed Americans."
Administration officials counter that the program helps focus their deportation efforts on hardened criminals.
Immigrants with felony convictions, serious misdemeanors or those that involve more than 90 days of jail time or three or more misdemeanors, are not eligible for deferred action.
The U.S. government estimates about 800,000 people will be eligible for deferred action, but other organizations, including the nonpartisan Pew Hispanic Center, have put the estimate closer to 1 million.
More Information
Who's eligible for deferred action?
• Unauthorized immigrants who were younger than 31 on June 15
• Arrived in the U.S. before turning 16
• Lived in the U.S. continually since June 15, 2007
• In the U.S. on June 15 and while making request for deferred action
• Are in school, graduated from high school, have equivalent certificate (like a GED) or are a veteran
• Haven't been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor or three or more misdemeanors
For more information, visit uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
On the Web
• Administration releases guidelines for new immigration policy
• Younger immigrants pin hopes on new policy
• Immigration officials unprepared with rules for policy
• Elation — and questions — about Obama's executive order
• Almost 1M young people affected by Obama's directive
Another 770,000 could be eligible for deferred action when they turn 15, Pew says.
Of those 1.7 million, about 85 percent are Hispanic, according to the center.
On Monday, Yanez stood in line at the Mexican Consulate, sweating with dozens of others waiting to get their passports. On Tuesday, he lugged cans of paint up and down ladders in Terrell Hills.
A 2009 graduate of Fox Tech, Yanez wants to start his own Christian broadcast network. He's involved in Abundant Life Church of God on the South Side. If he gets his work permit, he wants to intern at The Potter's House, the Dallas megachurch led by pastor T.D. Jakes.
But today, his focus is on one thing: filling out his deferred action application and compiling the documents that prove he graduated from high school, has been in the country for the past five years, came here before he turned 15 and was in the country on June 15.
Fleeing a tough life
The lobby of the consulate was packed early Tuesday with nearly 200 people applying for IDs. The consulate usually handles about 200 to 300 applications for passports or consular identification cards every day, said Victor Corzo, head of the legal affairs and consular assistance department.
"There has been an increase related to the deferred action," Corzo said. "I can say it has increased not only in this consulate, but in the Mexican consular network around the U.S., about 20 percent."
Edith Ramirez, 16, of Houston said she spent five hours at the consulate waiting to get her passport. But she thinks it was worth the drive to San Antonio.
"There was people even sleeping there," she said of the Houston consulate.
Yanez said he showed up at the consulate at 7:30 a.m. Monday and left with a passport at about noon.
The aspiring broadcaster grew up in Celaya in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. His father worked in a factory making household appliances, he said, and his mother cleaned houses. By the time he was 11, his father was out of work and his mother had just given birth to his youngest sister.
When the baby died at only 6 months old, his family members decided to leave their tough life in Mexico behind and come to the U.S., Yanez said.
So his parents came to the U.S., leaving Yanez and his surviving sister, two years younger than him, with an uncle. A year later, having settled in San Antonio, they sent for him.
"At first I didn't want to come here," he said. "You're like, 'What am I going to do in a different country?'"
The trip to the U.S. was uneventful, Yanez said. A smuggler carried him across the Rio Grande in Laredo and he was able to sneak past a Border Patrol checkpoint. The hard part was when he arrived with his family in San Antonio.
He went to school almost immediately, Yanez said. He didn't know which bus stop to use, and one time the police had to call his parents to pick him up. His parents, who still are undocumented, remain in San Antonio.
"It was hard adapting to life in the United States," he said. "I didn't speak English, but I applied myself."
After three years of painting houses, Yanez is preparing for his first shot at legal employment. He has to get together a $465 application fee and proof he meets the requirements for deferred action.
Mayorkas said applicants must mail in a form asking for deferred action and one asking for a work permit, both of which are available on the agency's website, along with documents proving their eligibility. It could take months for USCIS to finish processing the applications and call the young immigrants in for a biometric background check.
Today, Yanez still speaks with an accent. But with trendy wire-rimmed glasses and a neatly trimmed goatee, he fits in better at a South Side Starbucks than painting a house in Terrell Hills.
He's happy to be here, he says. If he were in Mexico, his parents probably would have pulled him out of school while he was still a teenager and set him to work full time.
"If I was in Mexico, I would be working now," he said. "It's a privilege to be here and have an education."


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"No Truck With" to mean "No dealings with"
Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 26, 2003
In Reply to: Use of the word "Truck" posted by Barney on July 26, 2003
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: : : : : Hi, I've never been to this site before,I'm hoping someone can clear up one of those little mysteries that's been stuck in my head for years.In the movie Jeramiah Johnson, ( a movie about mountain men) Jeramiah's travelling companion wants to attack some indians and Jeramiah says to him; I hold no "truck" with these people.It's obvious that he has no grudge with the indians, but I've always wondered about the origin of the useage.I'm a skilled tradesman not an english professor, any light someone could shed would be appreciated.Bob Yeomans
: : : : Bob, this was discussed earlier this year - you can find the whole thread if you enter truck in the search box. Here's an extract;
: : : : TRUCK FARM - "Many people share the notion that a 'truck farm' is a farm close enough to urban centers that its produce may be transported by truck to the city. However, there is no connection whatever between truck farms and motor transportation. Long before motor trucks were even dreamed of - at least as far back as 1785 - the word 'truck' was used to mean garden vegetables intended for sale in the markets. In fact, we have here an excellent example of the confusion that can develop from homonyms - words which are identical in spelling and pronunciation but very different in meaning. Often, to unravel the complexities, one has to go back to the root of each word. In this case, the 'truck' that is a vehicle for transporting freight comes from the Greek word 'trochos,' meaning 'wheel.' However, 'truck' meaning originally any commodities for sale and, later, garden produce for market comes from an entirely different root, 'troque,' the Old French word for 'barter.'" From "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988).
: : : Truck -- "...The sense of dealings (as in 'to have no truck with loansharks') is first recorded in English before 1625)..." "The Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology" by Robert K. Barnhart (HarperCollins Publishers, New York, 1995).
: : : It sounds like Jeremiah was using "truck" in a slightly different sense. Meaning that he had no score to settle with them, no bone to pick.
: : He might have meant that he had no "business" with them, no reason to deal with them at all. It's also possible that the screenwriter was trying for something that would sound like a mountain man's style of talking and slipped up.
: I suspect that the screenwriter had no proper understanding of the word truck. Let's blame the screenwriters for they deserve it, given the amount of nonsense they place in the mouths of actors.
I googled the phrase "no truck with" and the link below will take you to the results.
The phrase does seem to mean to have no dealings with.
- "No Truck With" to mean "No dealings with" James Briggs 07/27/03
- "No Truck With" to mean "No dealings with" pdianek 07/30/03


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Sacraments at St. Luke's
St. Luke's in particular (and Episcopalians generally) are "sacramental" Christians. We believe that God's grace is active in our lives from birth to death. Sometimes we see it clearly and embrace it with gratitude and joy. Sometimes (indeed much of the time) we ignore it, take it for granted and even avoid it. But still, we believe that grace is all around us. As a church we find all sorts of ways to make this grace of God visible, to support one another in claiming it as God's free gift to us, and in allowing it to transform our lives so that we can be better citizens of God's kingdom.
The Episcopal Church teaches that baptism is the sacrament through which people are joined with the Body of Christ. We baptize people of any age. At St. Luke's, Holy Baptism is administered as part of the Eucharist on the following occasions: Easter Sunday(March or April), on the day of Pentecost (May or June), on the Sunday after All Saints' Day (November), on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (January) and on other Sundays throughout the year as scheduled. Those interested in baptism (or if they are children/infants, their parents and sponsors) should make an appointment with our priest.
Getting Married At St. Luke's
The Sacrament of Marriage is a unique manifestation of God's love. Many couples have enjoyed the rich architectural beauty of our sanctuary as an uplifting place to seal their union before God. Weddings and Holy Unions are joyful and meaningful events at St. Luke's. We blend tradition with personal experience to celebrate the love between two individuals and to bless their life of commitment.
"The Episcopal Church Welcomes You" is the hallmark phrase that defines all our ministries. It is a special joy to plan a wedding for someone already part of our congregation's life—or a young adult who was raised in the parish. But we also welcome couples who are exploring a spiritual home for their new relationship and may have never been to St. Luke's.
Episcopalians have been blessing same-sex unions for many years, and are now thrilled to marry same-sex and LGBTQ couples by canon and secular law.
If you are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Luke's, please contact the parish office and schedule a conversation with the priest.
Confirmation / Reception
The Episcopal Church expects that all adult members will, after appropriate instruction, make a mature pubic affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism and will be confirmed by a bishop of the church. If you are interested in being confirmed, please see our priest, who will meet with you and happily discuss the history, theology, liturgy, and traditions of the Episcopal Church, and its place within the larger Christian faith. This familiarity is a prerequisite for Confirmation.
Reception / Registration
Baptized persons who have been confirmed by a bishop in a Christian Church with the historic episcopate (such as the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church) or by a bishop of a church in communion with the Episcopal Church (such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) are, after appropriate instruction, "received" by a bishop into the Episcopal Church.
Any person who has received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism (with water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit in the Episcopal or other Christian Church) may become a member of St. Luke's by letting us know who you are, taking part in the Holy Eucharist, and making a regular commitment to financially support our parish. People may pledge at whatever level circumstances allow. Please see our priest if you are interested in becoming a member of St. Luke's.
Reconciliation / Healing
If you are sick or struggling emotionally or mentally, please talk to our priest about the Healing Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament is designed to help those suffering and struggling to experience the gentle peace and strength of our healing God.
The sacrament of reconciliation is often called "confession." It provides an opportunity to unburden oneself to a priest, in strict confidentiality. The priest pronounces God's forgiveness and encourages the person to move forward, confident in God's love.
The priest at St. Luke's is always ready to offer solace and comfort for those who experience the loss of a loved one, and to work with you to provide a suitable funeral or memorial service.
Memorial Celebrations And Funerals At St. Luke's
When death takes away a beloved friend or family member, St. Luke's believes that there are three ways to respond: Grieve the loss of a person who will be sadly missed; celebrate their life and the enduring gifts they have left behind; pray them into heaven, enshrouding them in their new experience with the comforting love they knew here.
Our bereavement counseling and public worship services honor all three of these important manifestations of loss.
At The Time Of Death
St. Luke's parishioners know that sacramental moments help mark the various transitions in life, including the last one. Anointing is offered at any time of poor health or strain in an individual's or family's life. It is especially important when an illness has been deemed terminal or a physical condition becomes dire.
Both the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and individual ministers at St. Luke's offer a variety of ways to prepare for the final passage of life. Please contact our priest for more information.
Planning a Service
Among the many concerns that strike family and friends following the death of a loved one is planning a suitable public gathering. The Episcopal Church provides beautiful and rich Christian services that are readily adapted to individual circumstances.


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Lance Barrett-Lennard, senior scientist, Vancouver Aquarium, discusses the return of marine mammals to the Salish Sea with Vancouver Sun reporter Larry Pynn. Larry Pynn talks to experts about the health of the world's oceans as part of a six-part series on the State of the Salish Sea.
Video: The world's oceans – B.C.'s Salish Sea marine mammals return


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Food in Malawi, as in most sub-Saharan African countries, generally offers a fairly restrictive diet with standard meals consisting of sausage, chicken, goat and omelette, more often than not accompanied by either chips or salad. However, in the main cities restaurants cater for both the middle and higher end Malawian and expat populations and offer a wide range of international cuisine including Chinese, Indian, French, Italian and Western menus, so most travellers should be able to find a decent menu to suit their taste.
Major cities in Malawi like Blantyre and Lilongwe offer good food and a choice of neat restaurants, cosy cafes and bars.
Our Malawi Restaurant Guide tells you all about the local food and cuisine, as well as some recommended places to find a great meal and for taking a break from a long day of touring or shopping in Malawi.
Basic restaurants in Malawi are found along many major routes and trading centres with local dishes at the top of the menu. Nsima is the major Malawian local dish, made from either maize or cassava and usually eaten together with cabbage, beans and occasionally fish, goat or beef. Prepared from a mixture of the maize or cassava flour and water the powdered Nsima is congealed together until it becomes similar to a mashed potato like consistency and eaten with the fingers.
Lake Malawi is a great source of a variety of fresh fish. Fish is also caught from the many streams in the country. Excellent fresh fish preparations and barbecues are available especially in areas near the lake. Chambo fish (Tilapia) is a great favourite with everyone and is a must try for all visitors.
Malawi is a strong agricultural country with over 80% of the population living from the land, so visitors will find fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables sold in most local markets and along all major roads. Apart from the local markets in Malawi, other products such as Mandasi (fritters), Thobwa (a local drink), mphalabungu (Caterpillars), mice, birds and chicken feet are also sold along major routes serving as snacks for the passing trade or brave visitors.
Meat is typically displayed in open air stalls, the live product usually tied to the slaughter block to keep it fresh before an order is received. Although not for the faint hearted, fresh goat, beef and chicken can be bought straight from the carcass and can provide some delicious local meals.
Traditionally, men take food before both women and children, signifying their status in the family, while the biggest share and the best parts of the meat are given to the man as the strongest member of the unit. A visit to a rural community to enjoy a traditional African meal is a rare opportunity to experience an authentic taste of local food and conventional eating habits. The Malawian culture is remarkably welcoming and respectful towards their visitors with any guest served before family and given the best share of the meal. This is a great honour and as in many developing cultures often seen as disrespectful to turn down any offer of food and water, valuable resources within many local communities with most food painstakingly grown, gathered and prepared with great attention and effort.
Drinking tap water is not advisable. It is best to boil water before drinking or opt for bottled water. Bottled water and soft drinks are sold everywhere.
Alcohol is cheap and widely available. Carlsberg beers (known as Greens) are commonly found (Carlsberg has a brewery in Blantyre) as are South African wines. Malawi gin and tonic is famous and is inexpensive.


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In today's Friday sermon, Huzoor focused on the issue of backbiting and the perils of indulging in it. Huzoor reminded us that some of the vices may apparently look insignificantly small, but they have long-lasting and widespread effects on the entire society. Backbiting is one such vice, among others. A hadith describes backbiting to be equivalent to eating the flesh of a fellow Muslim brother. Even the most cruel tyrant would be reluctant in engaging himself in such a filthy act. Huzoor related an account where a companion of the Holy Prophet , along with his friends, walked by the body of a dead mule, whose stomach had swollen after its demise. The companion said that it is better to eat the flesh of this mule than backbite against a Muslim brother.
Huzoor explained that cultured and sensible people know better not to eat the flesh of another human being, but they freely indulge themselves into the habit of backbiting without any qualms. If one does realize his mistake and vows to refrain from such activities, he should ask for forgiveness from Allah, seek His divine help and strive to become righteous. Allah is most Forgiving and most Merciful.
Some people don't know the definition of backbiting and they pass nasty remarks about others without realizing that they are backbiting. The Promised Messiah explains that anything which may be said in the presence of a person and would be unpleasant to him becomes part of backbiting when said in the absence of that person. Generally, backbiting about the following in a person's absence would be unpleasant to him if he found out: his spirituality, his worldly matters, his physical appearance, financial status, his spouse, his servants, his personality and his relationships with others.
People often talk about others fearlessly but they do not like it if they become the subject of such talk. Therefore, as a rule, one should never participate in any activity that would be hurtful if someone else does the same to you. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I advised that one should abstain from being too curious about the lives of other people because that leads to backbiting which in turn leads you away from becoming righteous. The Promised Messiah advises us to abandon the habit of backbiting because Allah abhors those who backbite. Ask for forgiveness and Allah, the Almighty, has the power to set you towards the right path.
Some people take pleasure only in listening to others while they gossip and think that they are not backbiting, but gradually, they become part of the talking circle and commit this grave sin. Children from the very early stage should be trained not to participate in any gathering where such conversations are taking place. The promised Messiah notes that backbiting is more common among women. They should make an extra effort to refrain from it. There is a hadith that states that in Paradise, there will be an abundance of poor people, whereas in Hell, an abundance of women. Some vices are more common among women, such as vanity, superiority complex, backbiting, rivalry, etc. Whether it is a male or a female who possess these weaknesses, they should strive against them. Even though we don't find many people in our jama'at who possess these ill habits, but because the society that we live in affects us all, we should always protect ourselves against them, and assess ourselves periodically.
A hadith reminds us that the beloved of Allah are those who possess His attributes and one is reminded of Allah when one sees such a man. We should strive to become such a person who is the beloved of Allah.
The Holy Prophet was so cautious that he would warn against the slightest indications of a sinful activity. At one occasion, all Hazrat Ayeshara said to the Holy Prophet about someone was that she is short. The Holy Prophet said that even this is backbiting. At another occasion, the Holy Prophet said that on the day of Qiyamah, a man's deeds will be read out to him. He will remind Allah of the good deeds he had done, but Allah will say that those good deeds have been taken away from your account because you participated in backbiting. Such is the gravity of this sin that it takes your good deeds away from you.
Hazrat Musleh Mauood explains that the wisdom behind this tenet of Islam i.e. prohibition of backbiting is that a person forms an opinion about another based on false rumors he has heard through gossip. Since such an opinion is based on misunderstanding, it creates differences among the community members and prevents harmonious relationships to form between them. The Holy Prophet says listening to gossip and indulging in gossip are both forbidden.
Huzoor reminds us that no one is perfect, therefore we must look at our own condition critically before we raise our finger towards another person. It takes a courageous man to look at his own faults. Once he starts to observe himself, he will refrain from talking about others. The Promised Messiah has reminded women that they should avoid dishonesty, criticism of others, exaggeration and false accusations.
Huzoor said that we should not be the judge of another person's good or bad disposition, but let Allah be the Judge because only He knows the true state of a man's heart. If we see a weakness in another person, we should pray for that person with a sincere heart instead of criticizing him.
In the end, Huzoor said that we should busy ourselves in doing astaghfar at all times. He prayed for the Jama'at that Allah enables us to follow the advice of the Promised Messiah and to become righteous, Ameen.
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The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is looking for a full-time coordinator for the DC Bike Ambassador program, an innovative grassroots approach to bicycle outreach and encouragement.
The DC Bike Ambassadors are educators and enthusiasts who work to bring better bicycling to the people of the District. Ambassadors are carefully selected for a love of bicycling, an understanding of the benefits that bikes can bring to communities, and effective communication skills. They can be found out on the streets day and night to promote bicycling and act as two-wheeled role models in our city.
The DC Bike Ambassador Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Bike Ambassador program, including volunteer recruitment, training and coordination, event scheduling and staffing, developing new strategies and approaches to bicycle outreach and encouragement, and online program support and marketing. The DC Bike Ambassador coordinator will develop, produce and distribute bicycle safety publications, implement bike safety and education presentations, manage volunteer coordination and training efforts, participate in WABA events (both on- and off-bike), and maintain and expand the Bike Ambassador program's unique trailer program. The position will report to WABA's Outreach Coordinator.
The DC Bike Ambassador Coordinator will:
- Develop the calendar of Ambassador events and appear in public as the face of area bicycling.
- Communicate an effective and encouraging message about bikes and bicycling to employers, employees, cyclists, motorists, pedestrians and the press.
- Develop and implement Ambassador events, including: scheduling, logistics, planning, volunteer coordination, loading and unloading, staffing events, and pulling the bicycle trailer(s).
- Run the Bike Ambassador Trailer program, which involves pulling an advertising/public awareness bike trailer to target bicyclist, motorist and pedestrian behaviors.
- Administer all aspects of the program, including: budgeting, volunteer recruitment/coordination, data entry, organization/inventory, equipment maintenance, clerical work, grant reporting, etc.
- Assist WABA in a non-Ambassador program capacity as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong commitment to WABA's mission and be a skillful and committed bicyclist with a solid understanding of the principles of bicycling safety and traffic law.
- At least two years of combined experience in: project management, events planning/management, marketing and/or volunteer coordination.
- Supervisory experience a plus.
- Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills.
- A flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Facebook and Twitter (for professional purposes), experience with Salsa/Democracy in Action and WordPress a plus.
- The ability to pull a bicycle trailer weighing 20 lbs. for 1-3 hours.
- The ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- The ability to organize time wisely and multi-task in a relaxed, fun environment.
- Conversational fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
- Prior League of American Bicyclist Instructor certification a plus.
Benefits include flexible schedule, vacation, sick and personal leave, and WABA's retirement and health insurance programs. Compensation: low to mid-$30K's. This position is full-time, 40 hours/week.
About the Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Making bicycling better through advocacy and education, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) promotes biking as a healthy, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly form of transportation and recreation. With 4,000 members region-wide, WABA serves bicyclists throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, including the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Virginia.
Send a link to a simple 30-second video describing why you are the person for the job along with a resume to email@example.com. No phone calls please.
Position available immediately. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.


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Thomas Jefferson loved new technology and modding his surroundings to his lifestyle. From food to comfort to efficiency, he was always looking for ways to improve his living space with inventions and hacks. If he were alive today, we like to think he'd be reading Wired.
Jefferson thought of his house, Monticello, as a machine for living. As such, it contains many insights into how a DIY gear-nut of today might have fared in the 18th Century.
"I would argue we are trying to debunk the madman-genius, nutty-professor image of Thomas Jefferson," said Monticello curator Elizabeth Chew. "He is someone who was trying to adapt the latest technology in every realm of existence: science, how the house functions, in the garden. He is trying to put into use new ideas."
Jefferson's Monticello sits in the rolling hills just outside Charlottesville, Virginia. At the time of Jefferson's death in 1826, Monticello extended over 5,000 acres, but was $107,000 in debt (about $2.4 million in today's dollars).
"He was a visionary and a dreamer, but he was not a good practical manager," said Chew.
Monticello today consists of about 2,000 acres and is run by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
With a new visitor center that opened in April, the foundation continues to make acquisitions and improvements to this historic landmark.
Above: When you walk up to the main house at Monticello, you can't help but think the house looks much bigger on the nickel. It isn't until you complete the tour you realize the grandeur of Jefferson's vision for his home on the hill.
The Great Clock over the front door was designed by Jefferson himself and still keeps time today. When Jefferson brought it from Philadelphia to Monticello, he had to have holes cut in the floor for the clock's weights to descend into.
The entrance is modest by today's MTV Cribs standards, but would have been quite something in the day, with twin balconies and a ceiling pattern of an eagle with stars.
Jefferson could roll out of his alcove bed into his living quarters, or roll the other way and be in his office. He got the idea while visiting Europe. He designed the overhead room (with the circular windows) to store his clothes. Today's urban lofters could learn a thing or two from our third president.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
Jefferson did some old-world hacking and modding in his office to enable what he wanted to get done with the least amount of hassle. The chair rotated, the desktop rotated and the bookstand rotated. He had candle stands mounted on the ends of the chair arms, and put a sofa under the desk to prop up his legs. You can understand why he modified everything in his office to make himself more comfortable, when you realize he wrote nearly 20,000 letters — in longhand — in his lifetime.
Jefferson's pantograph was an English invention that tethered a copy-making pen to your writing pen. The prolific and talented writer was obsessed with keeping duplicates of everything he wrote, and this was the third copying device he put into use. "The finest invention of the present age," said Jefferson.
The reason we know so much about Jefferson and his life at Monticello is that he kept notes on everything. From the names of his slaves to what he planted in his garden, Jefferson documented everything. The most shocking thing is not really how many notes, calculations and letters he wrote, but the fact he did it in the tiniest handwriting.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
Jefferson's travel kit included his version of the Blackberry. He would take notes on the tiny, fanned tablet at right and then transcribe and erase the notes, so he could reuse it over and over. That multi-tool looks pretty handy, too.
Jefferson's theodolite, a surveying device, still sits in his original office at Monticello.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
Jefferson's revolving bookstand holds five books at once. The dude was into multitasking.
Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
Chess was one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite games and he would play with his granddaughter under the trees on the West Lawn. "We should talk over the lessons of the day, or lose them in Music, Chess, or the merriments of our family companions," said Jefferson.
Jefferson referred to his tea room as his "most honorable suite."
There would have only been one or two slaves allowed in the dining area at Monticello. The food would have been cooked in the South Dependency wing where the kitchen, cook's house, smokehouse and washroom would have been, then transported down the all-weather passage, up the stairs, into the back hallway and then put on this dumbwaiter.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
"He preached freedom, but owned slaves," said Chew. "He preached rationale and built this dome room." The dome room adds a touch of classical flair to the external appearance of Monticello, but seems to be of little use from the inside. The acoustics are terrible, there's no view to speak of, and since there's not a single flat spot on the roof it offers access to nothing.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
The all-weather passage runs from the main house to the kitchen and the slave's work areas. Jefferson got the idea (during his European travels) from the 16th-century Venetian architect and author, Andrea Palladio.
Jefferson took his slave James Hemings (brother of his probable mistress Sally Hemings) to Paris to train as a chef. They later implemented many European ideas in the kitchen at Monticello. "He was the original foodie," said Chew. "He was the original winey."
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
The dome sits upon the house at Monticello as the house sits upon the grounds: the center of things.
"Jefferson thought of the house as a machine for living," said Chew. (French modernist architect Le Corbusier, a century after Jefferson's death, wrote: "A house is a machine for living in.")
Jefferson was constantly experimenting in his garden, including planting sesame, poppy, castor beans and growing sea kale in ceramic pots.
Photos: Jim Merithew/Wired.com