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Case Studies - Activote accelerates learning and empowers students at Queen Elizabeth College
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AsTTle testing at Queen Elizabeth College identified that in one cohort, there was a number of students who were performing below the national level of achievement for reading. To provide them with extra support in this area, a dedicated Year 9 class was created, to enable the teacher to focus on reading with this group during English periods.
In line with the school's wider literacy programme, the driver behind the class was to raise students' reading ability. Led by the head of the English department, Di Harper, the initiative approached teaching and learning from a holistic perspective – addressing the students' motivation to learn as well as their core reading skills.
This was underpinned by support from teachers in the students' other subject areas, who gave the students access to the literacy skills in all the classes that they attend. Moreover, the school dedicated many hours of professional development to the teaching team, with the focus firmly placed on improving student achievement.
Already aware of emerging interactive technologies, which increase knowledge transfer and improve student motivation, Di approached Promethean partner, Envision, seeking a
solution that would best meet the needs of her students.
Envision recommended Promethean's learner response system, Activote, because it could support the assessment based learning of the reading programme.
Di comments: "When I saw Activote in action there was a real 'wow' factor to which I knew my students would respond well. The nature of a programme designed to raise achievement means you have to continually evaluate performance and I could see that Activote would support me in doing this."
Used with or without an interactive whiteboard, Activote enables instant engagement with every student in the class. The teacher simply creates a flipchart question slide – yes/no, multiple choice, true/false, sliding scale – and then invites students to participate in the lesson using individual response pods.
When it is an opinion gathering exercise, the session can be run without names for anonymity, or if it is being used for formal assessment, student names can be allocated to their pod for reporting purposes. The system guarantees involvement from the whole class because the teacher can easily see when everyone has responded.
All of the activity from an Activote session can be instantly displayed as a graph, or exported to Excel for recording and analysis at a later date.
At Queen Elizabeth College, Activote was introduced without an interactive whiteboard, with pods for all 29 students in the class.
Since its introduction, Activote has made a tangible and positive impact. Di explains: "Activote has positively changed the atmosphere in our classroom. While the students used to be quite reluctant learners, they enjoy using Activote, which has made learning fun and encouraged them to get more involved.
"Integrating Activote within the reading programme has helped accelerate the students' learning beyond expectations. They are now on track to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Education for English, where they might not have before."
By playing to the fun and reward element of Activote, Di has succeeded in empowering her students, exemplified by the improvement in behaviour of one student in particular. Recognising Activote was a motivator, Di appointed him as the system monitor, with powerful results: "He used to actively opt out of tests, which made it challenging to evaluate his progress. Activote has instilled a renewed sense of enthusiasm and as a result had an overwhelmingly positive impact on his attitude to learning."
The kinaesthetic element of Activote has helped Di keep students on task for longer, as they are more actively involved with lessons.
It is also easy for Di to call up the results from a previous Activote session to compare students' knowledge before and after a lesson. The students can then see at a glance, how much they have improved, rather than judging their performance on a single occasion: "With the students' permission we compare the results, and then award prizes for the three most improved as well the top performers on a single occasion. It reinforces the message that we are striving for continuous improvement."
With Activote used regularly in a formal assessment scenario, Di is also feeling the benefit from an administration perspective: "Using Activote is much more efficient than paper based assessment. The resources are easy to put together and can then be adapted and used again. When it comes to marking, all of the results are already collated, which saves more of my time. It really is my teaching buddy because I know I can rely on it to give me the information I need for an individual student's mark book, without having to spend additional time collating it all."
Having evaluated the students' progress as part of an independent research study she is undertaking, Di has identified a 600 per cent increase in the students' learning rate, an achievement on which she is determined to keep building: "The results are more than encouraging. They have shown that we have the potential to take the students beyond remedial learning and up to an accelerated level. We are astounded by what Activote has helped us and our students achieve, and are excited about pushing the boundaries even further.
"This project has shown that a significant difference can be made to students' progress and achievement when technology and teachers are brought together within an ongoing climate of professional development."


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Chris Knights becomes latest AFL free agent as he quits Adelaide Crows and looks at a Richmond move
- News Limited newspapers
- September 25, 2012
Chris Knights has quit Adelaide Crows and is poised to join Richmond.
The 96-game midfielder/forward will explore free agency after becoming frustrated by the lack of opportunities he was given with the Crows this year.
Knights - who turns 26 on Wednesday - played just five games this season and did not feature in Adelaide's finals campaign.
An unrestricted free agent, Knights is free to join the club of his choice and it is understood he wants to join Richmond.
Crows football operations manager Phil Harper said the club understood Knights's decision and thanked him for his eight years service to the club.
"We've got no beef with Chris's decision at all," Harper said.
"Due to an early injury and the good form of other players he struggled to get into our team this year but he never whinged and kept training hard and playing well in the SANFL (for Woodville-West Torrens).
"It's just unfortunate for him that opportunities didn't come his way but he played some very good football for our club over the years."
The Victorian was drafted from Eastern under-18s at pick No.56 at the 2004 national draft and had a breakout year in 2009 when he kicked a career-high 43 goals.
The long-kicking left-footer finished his Crows career with 68 goals, including three this season.
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Tex Walker of West Lakes says September 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM
2009 wow looked like he was going to be a superstar ... could bomb the ball 70m plus... quick and powerfull but when he finally came back into the team in 2011/12 what a change no pace no power caught with the ball at every contest and looks like hes lost all confidence... Great bloke so hope he finds a fresh start at the tigers and rebuilds his game ... unfortuantely for him i think his best is past him ...good luck Chris
TAC of Adelaide says September 25, 2012 at 3:29 PM
That has been coming all season. He probably would have been delisted anyway... but why Richmond? Chris, do you not want to at least try to go to a team who will play finals? I'm sure one out there would want you!
Taylor Walkin' About of Crow City says September 25, 2012 at 3:38 PM
all the best knights...can never blame a man for chasing better opportunities! will never forget those long bomb goals from the centre square!
Simmo of London says September 25, 2012 at 3:58 PM
the pin up boy of 'coulda woulda shoulda' if injuries didn't stop him in his tracks each time.. he is definitely still AFL quality so it doesn't suprise me that Richmond (and others) supposedly want him.. by all reports he is a very solid club man and, he can play.. I still like him at half forward and could be worth 30 odd goals a season injury free.
Grant of Brissy says September 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM
No Great loss, He wouldnt of got any opportunities in 2013 unless the crows get a very bad run of injuries. Good luck at tigers.
Tex Bats of Other Team says September 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Some real men can see the light and want to move from a weak gutless mob. The writing is on the wall, no one wants to stay at the Crows. Obviously he wants a challenge and to move to a rising club, not one who only gets across the line due to soft fixtures and then get found out for the pretenders they are, in the finals.
Grant of Brissy says September 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Lol Move to a rising club? You do relize ur talking about Richmond...
Turn it up Bill says September 25, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Some guys are AFL players, and some just aren't. Funnily enough Richmond wants to pick up all the latter.
AD says September 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Pity... at his best he's a very good player, but we didn't see his best often enough. And his lack of pace ended up really costing him as younger guys came through behind him. Hope for his sake he gets more opportunities at Richmond.
kizza of Brisbane says September 25, 2012 at 5:35 PMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
Good decision. I'm a swans fan and I believe Richmond will be one of the teams to beat in the next few years.
Tex Walker of West lakes says September 25, 2012 at 5:40 PM
hey tex bats of other team give me your phone number and address champ would like to congratulate you on another intelligent anti crow pro power puff comment you gutless wonder keep your ridiculously stupid views to yourself and life partner ... who are you going to support when your useless mob are bankrupt will you go back to the mighty magpies ??? maybe collingwood because they have the same colours ... History in the making !!!
Nick of Tas says September 25, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Richmond do pick up a lot of duds like Grigg and now knights go for it, there was a reason they both couldn't get many games at there clubs
Parko of Queanbeyan says September 25, 2012 at 7:17 PM
You ask WHY RICHMOND - BECAUSE THEY LIKE REJECTS - Chaplin will be another.
crows4eva says September 25, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Still think back to 2009 when he looked like he could have been anything, with 50m goals a regular event. Pitty about the injuries, good luck at your new club knighta. Just don't kick to many against the crows.
Go Crowies of Adelaide says September 25, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Tex Bats of Other Teams I have to hand it to you Tex Bats. You keep on getting up of the canvas. You make a ridiculous envious snipe or claim - get slammed unmercifully to a point where anyone with any self pride would say - i have got hammered there best I keep my mouth shut now... But no. Even though you have taken numerous 119 point drubbings you just keep on coming back. Sadly your performance is never up to scratch and reeks of How I wish I barracked for another club so I would'nt feel so envious. Many POWERLESS displays and POWERFAILURES. Why not take a rest and do a good preseason. Just think You will be on equal points again at the start of next season. Go Crowies
Senior Gators of Adelaide says September 25, 2012 at 7:53 PM
All the best Chris Knights - your best was very good and those in the know are aware you were a great clubman. Hope you can reinvent that 2009 form. Tex Bats of Other teams Have you ever made a positive comment about anything?.Being a Power supporter must be hard at present but you seriously have a chip on your shoulder so large it reaches to your ankle.
port has more rejects says September 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM
don't bite at parko people . He is bored
Parko of Queanbeyan says September 25, 2012 at 8:32 PM
@17 - you must be a FLATHEAD.
Damo of Brisbane says September 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM
If Richmond pick up rejects they're fools and if Swans pick up rejects its genius, Sydney have been doing this for years and have missed the finals 3 times in last 17 years and have not bottomed out, knights is not a star maybe a piece to something further for the tigers, go swannies in GF
zygoooo of yazzaswan says September 25, 2012 at 9:44 PMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
Richmond will be a great side in 2 years and Chris will be another great addition like Grigg and Morris
zygoooo of yazzaswan says September 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Well said Damo of Brisbane
BlueGirl says September 26, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Tex Bats of Other Team. What a toll you are. I DISLIKE THE CROWS NEARLY AS MUCH AS PIES POWER ETC HOWEVER, They havce actually proven a very successful and worthy addition to the VFL/AFL..As for players wanting out pfffft. Sanderson arrived at the Crows spoken highly of by ex Geelong team mates etc who said he was one of the most liked at the club. He has in first year taken a team from 14th to a Prelim and just a kick from a Grand Final. I think the only players leaving the Crows will be those who are delisted or cant see themselves becoming regulars in the crows best 22. Please dont bring up this EASY Draw rubbish to as any one with any intelligence will admit that for a team finishing 14th last year most games were not looking easy eg 13 clubs who finished above them last year.. How are they EASY GAMES?? Sadly the Crows next few years is looking good for them and its supporters
Dave the Realist of Adelaide says September 26, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Damo - Sydney pick up quality players often with off-field issues that they can teach and mould into a good footballer and often a good person too. Richmond however have no culture for improving players, hence why they never fulfil potential.
Hopeless says September 26, 2012 at 9:36 AM
There's a difference Damo of Brisbane, the Swans pick up players who fit into their side and play a role in a successful side. Look back over the past 15 years at the trades and drafting Richmond have done involving rejects from other teams. They were rejects in the true sense of the word. Go your hardest Tiges.
DP of The REAL World says September 27, 2012 at 1:55 AM
TY Chris for your 8 years of loyal service. All the best in your future endeavours and you will always be part of the Crow family
Nebular of Not S.A. says September 28, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Wow. You South Australians have some serious issues. You use any story remotely connected to your club or crosstown rival to attack each other with ridiculous comments. Anyone have anything constructive to say?

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I am a law student set to begin my summer associate position next month. My employer, a law firm, terminated my summer employment contract last month.
What are legally justifiable reasons for anticipatory breach?
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I am a law student set to begin my summer associate position next month. My employer, a law firm, terminated my summer employment contract last month.
What are legally justifiable reasons for anticipatory breach?
Excuse the long e-mail but the situation is a little convoluted. I very much appreciate anyone's help.
The position was set to begin in May but the employer repudiated the contract in March. The basis for the repudiation according to the employer was based on the employee's sending two e-mails. According to the employer sending the e-mails constituted 'poor judgment'. THe employee's contract was terminated on the basis of 'poor judgment' in sending two emails.
Both emails were very polite. One email attempted to determine the source of the problem b/w the employer and employee. The relationship had been on extremely good terms and was on a first name basis before January. The employer send a christmans card and was effusive about the employees suitability for the firm.
After the hollidays, the employer did not answer the employee's emails regarding the processing of a VISA which was required for the employee to work in the firm. THe employer kept delaying providing the information and his secretary refused to respond. This continued for almost three weeks before the student took over the VISA issue on their own because time was running because the processing time for the VISA required up to 3 months and the student already had to push back the start date for the job because of the delay.
The employee wrote an email concerned about the problem and, instead of placing the employer on the spot, offered a potential explanation for the situation which related to a problem the employee was having with their Law school regarding a publicaton that was published against their copyright.
The situation was resolved in favour of the student. But the persons involved in the situation had contact information for the law firm and the name of the employer (this was provided by the student as part of a petition to have an extended exam graded (long story). It was a plausible situation that - given the months of harassment and the fact that it was resolved in the students favour - that the persons involved, who were on the petition committee to have the exam graded, might use the information to affect the students job opportunity.
The employer did not respond to the email - either positively or negatively.
10 days later the employer called the student at home, this was the first communication since the hollidays. The employer was agitated and stated that there was no contact b/w the school and the firm, that there was no form of contact by anyone and that the employer had been away on busines and could not respond to the email.
The employer wanted to end the conversation rudely and the student just asked that they be cordial to each other. The student did not care if there was or was not contact as long as the relationship was constructive.
The phone call was alarming given the employer's conduct, especially given the very positive relationship before the holliday's, and the student just sent an email to the employer confirming the contents of the phone conversation - i.e., that there had been no contact b/w the school and the firm and that the student understood that the employer had been away on business and could not answer the student's email.
The employer wrote a letter the same day firing the student for 'bad judgment' and also attributed to the student comments that did not occur during the phone converstation.
Can an employer breach your contract - before the start date of the job - for sending two polite e-mails. One wanting to establish positive relations in the firm, given that it was clear that the good relationship had soured for no apparent reason, and one confirming the content of the employer's phone call (due to the disturbing nature of the phone call).
I apologize for the length and I really appreciate if anyone had the patience to read it.
If it was an at-will relationship, the employer can end the offer for pretty much any reason, as long as there is no violation on the basis of a protected status (age, gender, race, religion, etc.) Depending upon the circumstances, the employee may be able to claim detrimental reliance (e.g., abstaining from seeking alternative employment.)
(We're not in the position to judge the reasonableness of the employer's actions, as we don't know their side of the story and haven't seen the emails.)
Aaron, thanks for your advice.
The contract was for a three-month period during the summer. I have a letter stating that I was offered the position by the lawfirm and that I accepted their offer. Doesn't this constitute a formal contract?
We also entered into the contrac orally the day before the letter was written to confirm the offer and acceptance.
Also law firm positions for second year students are a very organized affair and these positions are secured a year before the beginning of the employment period during specific recruitment times.
The emails were very polite. One email just documented honestly that I had a problem regarding retraction of a publication, in which I had the copyright, and a lack of willingness on the part of the faculty to support my retraction. The e-mail expressed a desire to contribute positively to the law firm and that if there was any misinformation on the part of the faculty regarding my character that it was based on misinformation regarding the incendent - which was resolved in my favour.
I wrote this email in response to the lack of willingness on the part of the law firm to process my VISA and their non-response to my emails. I did not understand why I was being shut out when I had a great interaction with the partner before the hollidays. The only reasons I could see was that he either had a personal issues or that the was made aware of the incident with respect to my school.
THe other email just documented his phone converstation in which he stated that he had no contact with the law school. I documented this call only because I found his demeanor strange and defensive, so I just wanted to have it on record.
Therefore, the emails were absolutely innocuous, polite and showed a desire to establish good relations and to discuss anything that might be a problem.
All employment relationships are contractual at some level - the essential quid pro quo of labor for pay. But that of itself does not mean that they are not at-will relationships.
From my brief overview of "at-will" contracts, it appears that any contract with a precisely defined period of employment, that is clearly stated, is not an "at-will" contract. My contract had both a beginning and end date both were in writing. The duties were specified, as was the pay.
Employment contracts which do not clearly and unequivocally define the employment period are "at-will" and allow both parties to terminate their responsibilities without penalty. I think this is why most non-government jobs in the U.S. are considered "at-will" - because there is really no defined employment term.
As you probably know by now, the law governing what does or does not constitute a contract of employment varies by jurisdiction. If you have looked up your local law, that's a good place to start.
According to the relevant state law, given that this contract has an agreed term of employment, it is not terminable at-will. Therefore, it is a contract and the hiring partner's actions constitue an anticipatory breach.
Are there any legal justifications for an anticipatory breach of contract except for issues such as not having the correct credentials for the job - i.e., misrepresentation or something that goes to the fundamental nature of the contract?
In this case, it does not seem possible that someone can breach an employment contract, which is not at-will, for a frivolous reason like sending e-mails the person doesn't like. This does not seem like a legal justification.
Unless you provide additional details, such as the state law to which you are referring, it is not possible to respond with any sort of specificity. Your best approach would be to consult a plaintiff-side employment lawyer in the state at issue, and have your situation fully evaluated.
An employment lawyer confirmed what I found, my situation is a classic breach of contract case. Therefore, I am pretty happy that there is redress in this situation.
In general, if there is a definite term of employment stated in the contract, the contract will not be considered at-will - unless there are additional clauses that state this, therefore looking at the fine print is important.
In my case, it was a simple letter stating offer and acceptance, time of start date and end date, salary and duties and nothing else.
Thanks for your help.


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Controversy surrounding White Earth Tribal Council continues to grow By Gary Blair In spite ofthe glowing reports about their achievements published in the White Earth monthly newspaper, the controversy that surrounds the reservation's tribal council continues to grow, as welfare fraud is now being alleged. "Some ofthe people around here are starting to say, that "Chip" Wadena is starting to look real good, right now," a candidate in the upcoming election for tribal chairman stated this week. (Former White Earth chairman Darrell "Chip" Wadena and two other council members are presently serving federal sentences for corruption charges.) Recently, the White Earth tribal council turned overthe names of 300 members whom they recently paid to guard the reservation's headquarters to State officials along with the welfare departments of Becker, Mahnomen and Clearwatercounty 's. The list contains the names of people suspected of receiving welfare payments, SSI, social security, food stamps, unemployment benefits and full-time reservation employees who may try and avoid paying taxes on those wages. Sources say the list was submitted by interim chairman. John Buckanaga, and recently reelected secretary/treasurer, Erma Vizenor and district one representative, Irene Auginaush Turney. Reports say, some ofthe people who were hired have already started to receive notices from the Becker County welfare department requesting repayments for that period of time. "One of those who has been acting as their head security guard is being asked to pay-back $800," an unnamed source reported. Apparently, the tribal council never inquired if their guards were receiving subsistence payments. According to additional information, the tribal council has also fired another 30 people within the past week and is now re-hiring some of those who they had fired earlier for failing mandatory drug tests. One of those terminated, is said to have left a garbage truck parked on the road with the motorstill running upon receiving his notice. The other firings are said to have been in connection to those allegedly involved in the June 7,1998, takeoverand subsequent attempted takeoveronJuly 14,1998,of the reservation's administration building. Diana King, the reservation's newly- hired executive director, issued the recent termination notices. King once served as an aide to U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone. Sources say, King is reporting that she was hired by Vizenor who believed she still has political connection. Former White Earth chairman Eugene "Bugger" McArthurand newly-ousted district two council member, Tony Wadena, are both refusing to return their tribal council, "company cars" that are leased and insured by a Detroit Lakes insurance agency. When asked about those cars, a White Earth source responded, "That's right and there isn't a damn thing they can do about it," referring to the reservation's tribal council. Another former employee is keeping a reservation-owned pickup until he is paid for gravel purchased by the tribal council. King, they say, is complaining that she doesn't know what to do to get those vehicles back, because the reservation is still making payments on them. King is reporting that Becker County officials have refused to assist in the recovery of the vehicles. Both the Becker County Sheriffs Department and County Commissioners are refusing to assist the tribal council with their latest problems. Controversy/to pg. 3 Federal prosecutor asks court to close Turtle Creek Casino TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A federal prosecutor is seeking a court order to close Turtle Creek Casino, saying it violates the law that regulates Indian gambling. U.S. Attorney Michael Dettmer last week filed for the restraining order against the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, which opened the casino in 1996. Chairman George Bennett said Wednesday the tribe believes the casino is operating legally and will fight to keep it open. "If the government wants us to go back on the poverty line with our tin cup, they're taking the right approach," Bennett said. "They're not supporting self-government." Dettmer did not return phone calls In documents filed in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, he said the casino is illegal because it is not located on the tribe's established reservation. Under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, tribes may not open casinos on land acquired afterOct. 17, 1988, unless the U.S. Department of Interior grants a waiver and the governor of their state concurs. The Grand Traverse Band's main reservation is in Leelanau County, several miles north of Suttons Bay. Turtle Creek is in the Grand Traverse County village of Williamsburg, on land that gained reservation status in August 1989. The Interior Department has yet to rule on the tribe's request for a waiver for Turtle Creek, and spokesmen for Gov. John Engler ha\ e said he opposes casinos that are not part ofa tribe's main reservation. The tribe contends that although it repurchased the land in the late 1980s, the property is within its reservation under an 1836 treaty. "We believe we have a rightful basis foran exception," Bennett said. "There's a lot of history involved here." Dettmer was unpersuaded. "More historical research is needed to determine whether there truly is a legal basis for this argument," he said in his court filing. "Such a tenuous claim should not be allowed to circumvent federal law." The Grand Traverse Band opened TurtleCreekaftera federal districtjudge ruled in favorofasimilar satellite casino Turtle Creek/to Pg American Indians debate fate of ancient rock THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) - The Dal les and Celilo Falls were fishing and trading centers for 10,000 years. Tribes from as far away as Canada and California came to trade on the banks of one ofthe world's greatest salmon rivers. But they also came to draw pictures on the Columbia River's canyon walls. In the 8000 years after the first images were painted on the basalt walls of Petroglyph Canyon, thousands of these artist expressions decorated the gorge. That changed in 1957. In March of that year, the canyon was flooded by theTonstruction of The Dalles Dam. Archaeologists managed to save only a mere 40 basalt boulders — a small portion of the total rock art — and relocate them below the dam. These rock paintings depict mountain sheep, elk and aNorthwest figure called the spedis owl — all carved by American Indians. "Petroglyph Canyon itself would have been one ofthe top 10 rock ail sites in North America before it was flooded," said James Keyser, an archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service. "They tried to save some of it. But saving bits and pieces ofthe rock art is like breaking a Tiffany lamp and saving the shards," he added. Today, the rescued rocks sit beneath four-decades-worth of bird droppings under the concrete eaves ofthe Dalles Dam. Instead of peering out over the green currents ofthe Columbia as they had for centuries, they stare at Interstate 84 and a thicket of high- tension wires. Their current location smacks of Debate/to pg. 5 Navajos name new president again WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP)- The Navajos appointed yet another a new tribal president, onedayafterremoving one for ethics violations and five months after another resigned to avoid prosecution. The Navajo Nation Tribal Council appointed Vice President Milton Bluehouse, 63, as its interim president Friday, the second presidentappointed in as many days to head the nation's largest Indian reservation and its 250,000 people in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The council voted Thursday to remove President Thomas Atcitty for ethical violations such as accepting free golf trips from companies doing or seeking business with the tribe. That same day it voted to replace him on an interim basis with Kelsey Begaye, the council speaker. ButFriday,thecouncil was'forced to vote fora new president again after Bluehouse warned he would take legal action. Bluehouse, aformercouncil delegate from Ganado, 30 miles west of Window Rock, was appointed vice president by Atcitty when Atcitty, who was elected vice president, stepped into the presidency. Atcitty became president when Albert Hale resigned to avoid prosecution on ethics charges and misuse of a tribal credit card. Some tribal officials had said Bluehouse was ineligible for the presidency because he hadn'tbeen elected. But Bluehouse and his supporters forced the issue Navajos/to pg. 5 White Earth Band's new police force is new assertion of tribal power By Pat Doyle Star Tribune In a new assertion of tribal power in Minnesota, the WhiteEarth Band of Chippewa is creating a police force of more than a dozen officers with power to enforce laws among Indians on its reservation. The officers recently began patrolling roads covering all or part of three counties that make up the reservation, which, unlike some others in Minnesota and elsewhere, has a large number of non-Indian residents. The new force has become a source of friction between the tribe and the state, which doesn't license the tribal officers and is uncertain about their training or role in law enforcement. One county sheriff said he'd consider arresting the WhiteEarthpolice if he saw them driving at high speeds. "The potential for conflict... is so significant," state Public Safety Commissioner Don Davis said. WhiteEarth's action is part ofa movement by tribes around the nation to use the federal Community-Oriented Police Services program, known as COPS, to create or expand tribal police forces. While the COPS program attracted attention for giving money to cities and counties to hire police, a less- publicized provision allows money to fund tribal police departments. WhiteEarth was awarded $ 1 million. Ofthe more than 200 Minnesota police or sheriffs departments funded by the program, only Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth got more money. The tribe has hired a police chief and three officers who patrol reservation roads, and it plans to expand the force to 16 to 20 full-and part-time officers. WhiteEarthpolice chief Mike Robinson, 40, a former officer for the U.S. Bureau oflndian Affairs (BIA), said the tribe has the ability to police its reservation. "Our officers are well-trained," he said. "I firmly believe Indian people should police Indian people." He said his officers are enforcing speeding, seat-belt and equipment violations by Indians on the reservation, not serious crimes or violations by non-Indians. The force is partly a response to a state court ruling that minor traffic violations by Indians are regulatory infractions that tribes can enforce, not crimes under the jurisdiction of counties or the state. ButRobinson, tribal political leaders and the federal government say the tribe can expand its police power to cover more serious crimes involving Indians, including felonies now handled by the State Patrol and county sheriffs. The U.S. Justice Department, which police/to pg. 3 Controversy surrounding White Earth Tribal Council continues to grow, pg. 1 Conviction upheld by judge, Keith Lind sentenced to 14 yrs imprisonment, pg. 1 Myron Ellis resigns from his position on the Leech Lake Tribal Council, pg. 5 New reform-minded council members to bring change to MCT & Red Lake, pg. 4 Flight for Life on Mahnomen Road ended in enduring tragedy, pg. 5 Voice ofthe People email: email@example.com Native American Press Ojibwe News We Support Equal Opportunity For All People Founded in Volume 10 Issue 42 July 31,1988 A weakly publication. Copyright Native American Press, 1888 "Landscapes" an exhibit featuring artists, John Axton, Patrick Cot'faro, Jim Denomic, James Larson and Sergio Moyano at Roth Fine Arts Gallery in downtown Minneapolis, July 11 through September 5, 1998,. Pictured above is The Invitation, a serigraph by artist John A jfton. Conviction upheld by trial judge, Keith Lind sentenced to 14 years imprisonment By Jeff Armstrong A Fond du Lac man convicted of sexually assaulting his young niece over a period of years defiantly insisted upon his innocence before being sentenced by Carlton County judge Robert Macau lay to more than 14 years imprisonment. At the July 29 hearing. Keith Lind vowed never to admit to a crime he didn't commit, though the judge hinted throughout the one and one-half hour long proceeding that such an admission might dispose the judge toward leniency. "I don'teven think I should be here," said Lind, challenging the fairness of his trial. "All I ever did was try to help, and now I'm being accused of it." Thejudge was unmoved. "I'm going to commit you the the [Corrections] commissioner for a period of 172 months," Macaulay said, prompting tears and expressions of shock from Lind's friends and family members present. Lind was the first person to report his niece's allegations that she was being sexually abused by her grandfather and several otherpeople, noneof whom was ever charged. The Fond du Lac first degree sexual assaultin June 1996, nearly a year after he and his wife Cindy brought Lind's niece to Carlton County Human Services togive videotaped testimony of her alleged abuse at the hands of her grandfather. Keith Lind was never implicated in the then 11-year-old girl's initial statements. Lind's attorney, Carlton County public defender Nate Stumme, argued that the conviction should be vacated due to the lack of corroborating evidence and the judge's order to bar certain evidence and testimony. "It's simply one person's word against another, and there was precious little corroborating evidence," Stummesaid, "virtually no corroboration at all." But Macaulay wasted little time in denying a motion for a new trial, defending his exclusion of evidence that the girl had made similar charges in the past which were never brought to court. The districtjudge ruled that her prior accusations did not reflect on the credibility of the victim, since "Neither side has ever maintained that they were false." Accusing Lind of "profound and extended sexual abuse," prosecutor Lauri Ketola asked for, and received, twice first degree sexual assault. "The defendant has neverbeen remorseful. He has never acknowledged responsibility," said Ketola. The prosecutor alleged that Lind had taken advantage of the girl's trust in him to sexually abuse her since she was six years old. Though the state failed to account for how the girl could have developed such aclose relationship with her uncle while he was abusing her, thejudge seemed swayed by the argument that Lind has ruthlessly betrayed the girl's confidence. "[She] looked to you as a person she couId trust, she could confide in," said Macaulay. "You took advantage of that position." While Stumme argued that his client should not be penalized for professing his innocence, Macaulay maintained that state law required such an admission in order to substitute psychological treatment for some of the prison time. "Mr. Lind stands convicted right now," said Macaulay. Thejudge said provisions for a downward departure from sentencing guidelines had "limited utility in a situation where someone is maintaining his innocence.": A tearful Cindy Lind said after the hearing that she is not giving up. "This isn't right. We're going to appeal." man was arrested and charged with the state sentencing guidelines for Florida officials negotiate with seminoles about casinos TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Lawton Chiles will have representatives meet with Seminole Indian leaders pushing for casinos at up to eight Florida locations but does not favor their plan, his office said Wednesday. "He has always been a staunch opponent of expanding gambling throughout the state," spokeswoman Edie Ousley said. "Casino gambling is a bad bet for Florida." Chiles' chief of staff, Linda Shelley, his general counsel, Dan Stengle, and other state officials will attend a meeting with Seminole Tribe of Florida officials Thursday in Orlando, she said. "Weare negotiating in good faith because that is what the courts have told us to do," Ousley said, noting that the session will be one of several held to discuss a proposed 39-page Seminole casino "compact." The casinos have also become an issue in the race to succeed Chi les, with Atlantic City casino owner Donald Trump - who is backing the Seminoleproposal- donating $50,000 to the state Republican Party. The Democratic nominee, Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay, seized on the contribution in a statement Wednesday, charging that it cast doubts on Republican candidate Jeb Bush's opposition to casino gambling. Voters, MacKay said, "have to decide whether they want to bet on a sure thing ... or roll the dice and take a chance on the unproven leadership of Jeb Bush." Bush did not solicit Trump's donation to the state GOP and adamantly opposes casino gambling, responded hiscampaign spokesman, Cory Tilley. Bush was on the board of the "No Casinos" group that fought against an unsuccessful casino-gambling initiative in 1994, Tilley noted. "The facts are that Jeb Bush has always opposed casino gambling and he will continue to do it." The Seminoles are trying to woo state officials with a lucrative revenue- sharing deal, promising to pass along 30 percent of the tribe's net income from casinos at Tampa, Hollywood. Brighton and Immokalee where more limited gaming is already offered. Florida/to pg. 3
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Chelsea have parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo just six months after the Italian led the London club to a first Champions League title. The European champions moved quickly to remove Di Matteo following yesterday's 3-0 defeat to Juventus left the title-holders on the brink of elimination from a tournament they won on a memorable night in Munich on May 19.
The club will make an announcement shortly regarding a new first team manager, Chelsea said in a statement.
"The team's recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the Board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season," Chelsea said on their website (www.chelsea.com).
"The club faces a difficult task ahead in qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League as well as maintaining a strong challenge for the top of the Premier League while competing in three other cup competitions.
"The owner and the Board would like to thank Roberto for all he has done for the club since taking over in March. Roberto helped guide us to an historic Champions League victory and a seventh FA Cup.
"We will never forget the huge contribution he has made to this club's history and he will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge," the statement said.
Di Matteo took Chelsea to Champions League and FA Cup glory last season as caretaker manager following the sacking of Portuguese Andre Villas-Boas and was given the job on a permanent basis in June.
The Italian was the eighth manager to have worked under owner Roman Abramovich since the Russian billionaire brought the Premier League club in 2003.
Chelsea made a flying start to the season under Di Matteo, winning seven and drawing one of their opening eight Premier League games to go four points clear at the top of the table.
Since then, however, they have won just two of their last eight games in all competitions, slipped to third in the league and are on the brink of suffering the ignominy of becoming first holders to go out of the Champions League at the group stage.
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J. Pace
Nov 21st 2012, 17:02
Finally Real Madrid are not anymore the joke of Europe.
Hala Madrid!
Hans-Jorgen Gotsche
Nov 21st 2012, 13:28
Next one please - Mark Hughes kicked out of QPR. Let's clean up in West London :-)
Joseph Brincat
Nov 21st 2012, 12:57
This is the world of football. As usual it is the coach that gets it when things go wrong. What about the players who are paid astronomical wages. They should be made also accountable. A team is made of both a manager and players. It seems that players are the untouchable ones. SHAME!!!!!!
N Chetcuti
Nov 21st 2012, 20:59
Di Matteo said that it was his fault. He is responsible for all that happened. That's how things work everywhere except Malta.
Mr.W Cassar
Nov 21st 2012, 12:52
Looks like Chelsea are the Palermo of England.
David Mangion
Nov 21st 2012, 12:21
Ingratitude at its best !
Last year Chelsea were about to be kicked off from the Champions League by Napoli.
Enter Roberto di Matteo, and Chelsea end up being the European champions, (climaxing through a marvellous tactical match against Barcellona).
Less than a year later, Abramovich and co decide to give him the sack.
Joseph Calleja
Nov 21st 2012, 16:19
Abramovich acts like a spoilt brat. It is not the amount of money you possess, it is how to use them wisely. Mr Abramovich still has not shed the mentality of acting like a demigod. This is reminicent of the gulag. Even if he were to engage Pep Guardiola immediately, there is no guarantee of success. Mr Abramovich should learn how to wait.
N Chetcuti
Nov 21st 2012, 16:49
This is the real world. You are as good as yesterday. What you did last week does not matter, it's history. What Robbie did last year was great but what he did yesterday was rubbish. It's not that Chelsea lost but they were literally downsized to a serie C club. He is the manager, as much as I hate to say this, he deserved it.
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I. Introduction
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When we are children, people say to us, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" At that age, we
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[..] This no-nonsense approach to life means that you have little time for laziness, stupidity,
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Recognising your innate limitations can help you to focus your energy in the right direction and
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V. Working with Others
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Life couldn't have been better for John Stoll. His carpentry business was booming. He'd finally stopped battling with his ex. And on weekends, he got to hang out with his five-year-old son, Jed. Just the guys. Doing whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. Yes, life was good for John Stoll.
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After two desperation shots and two overtime thrillers, the Oklahoma City Thunder were done playing close games against the Dallas Mavericks.
Russell Westbrook scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Thunder blew out Dallas 112-91 Monday night while avoiding a third straight overtime game between the teams.
"The last time they came in here, they hit us in the mouth early," Durant said. "And I just told the guys that we've got to be the first hitter tonight and we've got to come out with a lot of energy, and I think we did that."
The Mavericks had tied the first two meetings this season with 3-pointers at the very end, but there was no such drama the third time around.
Oklahoma City led by at least 20 throughout the second half, winning for the 10th time in 11 meetings between the teams since Dallas beat the Thunder in the 2011 Western Conference finals on its way to the NBA championship. That includes a four-game sweep of the Mavs in the first round of last year's playoffs.
Shawn Marion was the lone bright spot for Dallas, hitting 10 of 14 shots and scoring 23 points. Dirk Nowitzki had 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting after missing the previous two games with a right adductor strain.
The Mavericks finished a four-game road trip 1-3, and now head home for their next five games — their second-longest stretch at the American Airlines Center.
"We don't have any excuses. At this point, that would be lame to blame it on that," said coach Rick Carlisle, who was denied in his first chance to earn his 500th career win. "We got two days of rest. We were in Phoenix for a couple days. Supposedly that air makes you feel better."
He said the absence of reserve Vince Carter, who was out sick and missed his first game all season, was a factor, but "we've got to play better, too."
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I know most of us are following the Hurricane Sandy updates. Social media makes it easier to ensure that loved ones are safe and encourage those in the thick of it. As of this post, millions are without power and I hear the number of deaths climbing even as I write.
This morning, I awoke before the sun and immediately reached for my phone. I came across photos of magnificent damage, as well as stories of magnificent bravery. I spent a little time trying to convey the weight of it all to Lucas, the twelve year old who barely remembers Katrina and has only heard stories of Hugo. Lucas expresses interest in working in the medical field one day, and he took particular interest in last night's story of the NYU hospital's power (and subsequent back-up generator) failing. You can read more about this amazing story here and here.
Last night, nurses and emergency personnel were able to keep critically ill patients alive, using just their smarts and their hands. While I slept, one nurse manually bagged a ventilated patient for hours, at times in the pouring rain. While I slept, one nurse assisted a team in evacuating tiny babies down nine floors and into waiting ambulances. Those ambulances took the patients and their nurses to a different hospital, where the same team continued to provide care in a setting somewhat foreign to them.
I know the healthcare industry does important work every day, regardless of title or location or job description. But today, I want to honor the ones who put their lives at risk during disasters... like the tornado that whipped through a Missouri hospital last year, or the current damage by Hurricane Sandy. I want to celebrate the staff and volunteers who ignored exhaustion and stress and hunger last night. You kept your patients safe while the world looked on. Well done, team. I don't know a single one of you, but I sure am proud to call you mine.
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You nurses are an awesome bunch. When I heard about the power outage at the hospital last night, I couldn't fathom what those women and men must have been doing to keep their patients alive and well. We take so much for granted, including those of you who are willing to serve others in the worst of circumstances. Praying every single patient is well and every single healthcare professional is blessed for their work.
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Below is a blog post from Military Pathways, written by Paul Heithaus, program manager at Military Pathways. When you break your arm, you see a professional. If you hurt your back or are plagued by migraines, you do the same thing. But what if your sleep is constantly disrupted by nightmares or you dread each new day so much that you don't even want to get out of bed? Are you as quick to seek professional help? Very often, the answer is "no." What is it that prevents us from seeking help for very treatable and sometimes debilitating mental health conditions? For most of us it comes down to one or more of three things:
Even those of us who have an intimate knowledge of therapy from both sides of the couch inadvertently add to the stigma in our own approach. When I have a therapy appointment, if asked where I'm going, I respond that I have a doctor's appointment. I rarely mention that I'm going to see my therapist. When I was doing clinical work, I had no problem telling people what I did, but I'm much more reserved when the role is reversed. In order to break through the three aforementioned barriers and make seeing a therapist as comfortable as seeing any other specialist, we need to understand what therapy really is, and more importantly, what therapy isn't:
Instead, imagine a conversation where you're able to open up about what most bothers you. The environment is open and non-judgmental. Most importantly, the conversation won't leave those four walls without your permission. Imagine a person whose sole purpose during the 50-minute session is to listen to you and to understand your perspective. Imagine someone who wants to listen to you.
Imagine being able to put your issues on the table for 50 minutes a week and then leave them in that space until the following session. A good therapist will meet you where you're at and work at a speed that's comfortable for you. There are no judgments and no one telling you to "suck it up."
Speaking with a therapist is one of those situations where the treatment is far less grueling than we imagine it will be. Very often, the anticipation turns out to be the toughest part of the process.
Therapy can make a big difference in your mental health. One major study showed that 50 percent of patients improved after eight sessions and 75 percent improved after six months. The effectiveness of psychotherapy for children is similar to that for adults. If you do decide to seek therapy, it's important to find a therapist who's right for you.
And, therapy is a chance to do that great back-burner thing that we never get around to — taking some time just for us. Mental health is as crucial, if not more so, than those broken arms and sore backs. You owe it to yourself to tend to it.
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Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) clinical psychologist, Dr. James Bender, writes a monthly blog post on the DCoE website. Follow his series, "Frontline Psych with Doc Bender."
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Summer Reading activities are offered free to children statewide, with support from the Idaho Commission for Libraries. The Commission's Read to Me program offered a variety of incentive programs over the past five years, encouraging more libraries to increase participation through school and outreach visits. Since the Commission's Bright Futures Program began in 2004, summer reading enrollment more than doubled— from 27,610 children participating in 2004 to 69,472 in 2010.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Clermont basking in glory after beating Perpignan to win the Top 14
Clermont Auvergne supporters have been celebrating their famous win since the final whistle blew on Saturday night as they won the Top 14 title on their 11th attempt when they beat Perpignan 19-6 at the Stade de France.
Known as perennial chokers, Clermont finally came good on all their promise as a repeat of last seasons final ended the other way around, with the club from central France repaying the faith of their supporters eventually.
Clermonts kiwi coach Vern Cotter was visibly emotional at fulltime as his side finally got it right. "A good night! The players deserve that," he said afterwards.
Captain Aurelien Rougerie, who got stuck in all game, said they were extremely happy with themselves after all the hard work that has gone into the campaign.
"This squad really has a soul, a character. I'm very happy for us, this squad and obviously all the people who waited so long for this."
The only try on the night was scored by powerful winger Napolioni Nalaga, in somewhat of a different fashion to what were used to seeing from him. He hasnt had things go all his way on the wing of late though, so his effort from close to the line showed his value around the park.
Morgan Parra kicked the conversion, as well as three penalties, while Anthony Floch slotted a neatly taken dropgoal. Things may have been different if Perpignan fullback Jerome Porical had kicked better, but he missed four of his shots at goal.
This video shows the try, as well as one or two other moments from the game.
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Laz May 31, 2010 6:07 pm
That last bit was awesome, with Joubert tackling the guy over the line and them all getting totally amped about the win. Must be heartbreaking losing it time and time again, especially from being in the finals. So big congrats to Clermont, finally!
Matt May 31, 2010 6:14 pm
No they just won their F**king league duhhhh!
well done:D nalaga is amazing
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Kevin May 31, 2010 9:48 pm
on another note... congrats clermont
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tikoala June 01, 2010 2:52 am
Shame on Porical who missed 4 penalties and didn't give some suspens to the game.
I think with all the year and de quarter and the semis the top 14 was really howsome, glad that Clermont finally win it.
Ulf June 01, 2010 6:26 am
Brock James was supposed to be the weak point of the team and he prooved them all wrong : good for him.
After four consecutive finals lost, is Clermont going to keep the Brennus for four consecutive years from now on ?
: )
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Maximus June 01, 2010 7:47 am
"They have won this match fair and square." Even the bad commentator has seen this. Okay, I grant you it's no bible word since he's bad but unless they managed to jinx Porical, ASM owes nothing to noone for this match.
And come to think of it, given Porical's kick statistics this year (far less than 60%, I was told by a USAP fan) you can consider USAP lucky to reach the final since they haven't scored a try during the semi too (almost 90% Porical vs Toulouse).
So let's not spoil ASM highly deserved victory. Now let's see what they can do next season: try to keep the Brennus while playing HCup (and giving players to the French National team). THAT'll be a challenge.
maxime June 01, 2010 8:02 am
ils sont protgs, ils sont protgs, ils sont, ils sont, ils sont protgs"
a m'nerve les gens qui disent a ... faut pas oublier que Porical a rat 4 pnalits non plus ...
Stephen June 01, 2010 8:11 am
jay June 01, 2010 8:18 am
Anyways, finally the ASM made it, happy for them, happy for their region and happy for the coach who brought the team to what it is nowadays : amongst the top teams in Europe.
Even Cudmore played well without getting carded... big sign there ^^
Max June 01, 2010 9:14 am
oh and I have to agree also that those horns are horrible and should be banned haha
Congrats Clermont
Max (from Belgium)
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Geoff' June 01, 2010 12:46 pm
Great for them. Next year we want them in HCup final!
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Max June 01, 2010 8:16 pm
Oh and i forgot, there was a case of 'accidental' stamping too, in the face... Thibaut Privat, the clermontois, stepped on Adrien Plant entering a ruck, it wasn't picked up by the ref but he has been cited and will have to compare in front of a disciplinary commission... Rugbydump should try and get that too !!!


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The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office is examining "irregular" signatures on campaign expense filings by former Supervisor George Shirakawa going back to 1995, an official said Tuesday.
The reports date to when Shirakawa filed expense documents with the San Jose City Clark's office prior to campaigns he ran for San Jose City Council, Assistant District Attorney Karyn Sinunu-Towery said.
"We're taking a look at some irregular signatures on campaign reports from 1995," Sinunu-Towery said.
Shirakawa resigned from the Board of Supervisors on March 1 after agreeing to plead guilty to four counts of perjury, one count of felony misuse of public funds and seven misdemeanors related to illegal campaign and public expenditures.
He was appointed to the San Jose City Council in 1994, campaigned for and won a four-year term on the council in 1998 then served as a trustee on the East Side Union High School District from 2002 to 2008.
Shirakawa, a U.S. Army veteran and the son of the late San Jose City Councilman George Shirakawa Sr. who died in 1994, was elected as District 2 supervisor in 2008 and reelected last November.
San Jose acting City Clerk Toni Taber said that on Monday she turned over to the district attorney's office copies of Shirakawa's San Jose city campaign reports from 1995 to 2004 after finding a suspicious signature on one from 2001.
The signature of Shirakawa campaign treasurer Gary Clark on a 1998 campaign spending report Form 460 -- attesting to the accuracy of its accounting -- was "light and fluid," Taber said.
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After looking at the inconsistent signature, "My first thought was I have to meet with the DA," Taber said.
Taber also noted that the 2001 report listed "June cleanup" and "Petty Cash" as reasons for expenses without explaining how the money was actually spent.
Her office planned to examine a box containing Shirakawa's statements of economic interest, Form 700, while he served on the City Council, Taber said.
Records of his spending using city credit cards while on the council, including bank statements, were destroyed years ago, she said.
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The most exciting, explosive Wings & Wheels to date enthralled and delighted over 30,000 visitors on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August. A fantastic combination of new and old aircraft thrilled crowds as the Red Arrows, Vulcan and Battle of Britain Memorial flight took part in the five hour airshows along with unique formation displays from the Meteor T7 and Hawker Hunter, Spitfire and Mustang, Fokker and Apache.
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The oldest operational British jet, the Gloster Meteor T7, is the latest star to be announced in the already impressive 5 hour aviation display which will be taking place at Dunsfold Wings & Wheels this bank holiday weekend.
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The Wings & Wheels team are sad to report that despite long and hard labour by the technicians at the RNLAF, thay have confirmed today that they haven't been able to bring the B-25 Mitchell to flying status in time to attend our Airshow.
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Following his two celebrated showcase events this year, Olympics opening ceremony aerial stuntman GARY CONNERY will make an exclusive appearance at Dunsfold Wings & Wheels on Monday 27th August.
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The Wings & Wheels team are thrilled to announce we have successfully set the new Guinness World Records title for 'Longest line of toy cars' and our certificate is winging its way to Dunsfold Aerodrome.
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