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Here's a bonus pack to break up the Goudey monotony this weekend. I got this pack completely by accident anyway. I eat too much fast food as it is, so I've been getting happy meals instead of regular value meals when I'm hungry out on the road. There's enough food there for a quick meal, plus hey, free toy. Burger King has been a good place to get toys lately with their obnoxious Talking Simpsons toys. You want to go insane? Get the Doctor Hibbert toy with the hair trigger talk button and listen to him laugh FOREVER. So I grab a kids meal, and end up with this:
Whaaa? An NFL toy in a kid's meal? Kids actually still care about sports? Cool! Not as cool as the '78 Topps Tigers cards with the Morris, Whitaker and Trammell stealth rookie cards, but still pretty cool. Well let's see who I got...
J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets! #51 Jonathan Vilma. The Jets have one of the nicer looking jerseys out there. The pack comes with the Jersey, a checklist folder, a cardboard standup and a suction cup so you can hang it up on the wall or in a car. There's a website on bk.com as well if you want some cheesy flash goodness. Hey kids! This is advertising! Pretty cool promo and it costs less than half of one of those Upper Deck packs with the mini Jersey in them. For the price of a kids meal you have a 1:32 change of getting your favorite team, or go for the whole set and gain 40 pounds. Here's the checklist if you aren't quite tempted yet. If you'll excuse me, I have to go find an Alge Crumpler jersey and join Jenny Craig.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
2007 Burger King NFL Jerseys
Posted by dayf at 10:35 AM
Labels: Burger King, Football, Jersey
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- --David said...
I thought about running to BK to grab a jersey, but theo nly one I want is the Steelers, so I can pick it up on eBay or something if I just *have* to have it.. :-) Nice job getting the Jets though! Very cool jersey!
- JD said...
I have multiples of Leinart, Seymour, Young, and Ward. I'm willing to trade for one I don't have or will sell.
- James Kroetz said...
I just bought the whole set from a garage sale for 5 buck! what a find! any one want to buy them as a set? call me at 419-917-3259 or find me on faceBook (James Kroetz)
- James Kroetz said...
Not sure what to ask for them any help would be nice thanks! find me here on face book http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/james.kroetz I don't check my e-mail everyday but I do check my FB or just call...
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When you're having fun....
And I am! I've started completing things on my Bucket List, I'm dating (geez its heapsa fun!), enjoying my 5 weeks off work I get given each year as a "let's try and keep you sane a little" break and spending lots of time with my gorgeous friends who I appreciate very much.
I'm back to work soon and need to get back on track eating wise.... at the end of last year I was super stressed (um yeah a false tumor will do that too you) and under a huge amount of pressure with work. I barely ate. I didn't lose weight because my metabolism was fucked. So my new way of thinking is I'll pack a lot of snacks for the day at work seeing that I don't get a lunch break so I can just nibble throughout.
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Torske talks up Norway
Friday 28 January 2005
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Jarl Torske tells uefa.com that Norway have the talent to recapture their glory days.
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Tough opener
But Norway, having been pipped by Denmark to first place in their group, then proceeded to crush Iceland 7-2 in Reykjavik in the opening leg of their play-off, prevailing 9-3 overall. However, they must begin their Group B campaign in England against holders Germany, before playing France and Italy in a tough pool.
Torkse's thoughts
Jarl Torske is a stalwart member of Norway's coaching team, having been part of the 2000 Olympic gold-winning set-up, and is now also in charge of the Under-19 team. He shared his thoughts with uefa.com after the finals draw in Manchester.
uefa.com: It could not have been a more difficult start for Norway against Germany.
Jarl Torske: That's right. It's a tough opening but those matches are always a little different to other matches. If we take a point from that it will be a good start and will set us up.
uefa.com: Overall, though, are you happy with the draw?
Torske: We are really. Although we know that all three sides have good teams - France and Italy both have some good young players emerging - we were happy to stay clear of the Nordic teams.
uefa.com: Norway have slipped a little behind Germany and Sweden in the European pecking order. Are you confident you can retain your status as one of the world's best?
Torske: I'm sure we can. Last summer proved that we are on the way back because we beat both those sides in friendly matches. We have some talented young players which have brought renewed enthusiasm into the team so I'm sure we'll be back and hopefully will reach the final here.
uefa.com: Your Under-19 team has been playing some excellent football in recent seasons. Will we see any of your latest prodigies in the Norway squad this summer?
Torske: There are a number of players in the squad for a training camp in La Manga and one or two of them might make the final party but I think this tournament has come a little too early for some of them. Maybe in one or two years we'll see more of them.
uefa.com: Matches against the likes of China, Germany and Sweden at the Algarve Cup should serve as excellent preparation for your campaign in England.
Torske: I think the best way to prepare for a championship is to play the best teams. When we won the Olympics in 2000 we played the United States, Germany and China several times as warm-ups and that worked.
uefa.com: SK Trondheims-Ørn have become the first Norwegian side to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Cup. Does that sort of success breed confidence in the national team?
Torske: I hope so. This type of breakthrough can only be good as several players and the assistant coach of Norway are all involved with Trondheims-Ørn. That's good for Norwegian soccer.
uefa.com: England has a reputation for having passionate supporters. What sort of tournament are you expecting?
Torske: Whenever you come to England you get a good crowd and a good atmosphere. I've been here a few times with the national team and it's always been good. Football is in the right place to boost women's soccer this summer.


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Listen to folk music and singer-songwriters or enjoy dans shows. Visit Carl Linnaeus' home. As darkness falls, the garden will be Illuminated by candles. Enjoy a magical stroll among the flowers of autumn.
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Come and volunteer at Linnaeus' Hammarby! It is time to harvest the last vegetables and to prepare the forest meadows for winter by raking them and collecting and burning branches. Work side by side with experts on agrarian history and learn about 18th century farming. All helpers will be rewarded with hot dogs and soft drinks.
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Q: What kind of surgery did Jolie have?
A: Jolie had a preventive double mastectomy, meaning she chose to have both her breasts removed even though she had not been diagnosed with cancer.
Q: Why did she have the operation?
A: Jolie says that she inherited a faulty version of the BRCA1 gene. Doctors told her she had an 87 per cent chance of getting breast cancer and a 50 per cent risk of ovarian cancer. She said the surgery reduced her risk of breast cancer to below 5 per cent.
Q: What did the procedure involve?
A: In double mastectomies, surgeons typically remove as much breast tissue as possible. In Jolie's case, the doctors preserved the skin covering her breasts, inserting "fillers" for the breast tissue to keep the skin elastic for reconstruction. According to Jolie, she had implants put in nine weeks later.
Q: How many women have this faulty gene?
A: Only a small percentage of women inherit this same faulty gene, or a similar mutated version of a related gene, BRCA2. (The name stands for breast cancer susceptibility gene). These mutations are most commonly found in women of Eastern European Jewish descent; one study found 2.3 per cent of women in that group had the mutations — about five times higher than in the general population. Other groups, including the Norwegian, Dutch and Icelandic, also have slightly higher rates of these mutations.
Q: How do these genes increase a woman's risk of breast or ovarian cancer?
A: The average woman has a 12 per cent risk of developing breast cancer sometime during her life. In comparison, women who have inherited a faulty BRCA gene are about five times more likely to get breast cancer. In the U.S., about 5 to 10 per cent of breast cancers are thought to be linked to harmful BRCA genes. Women with these faulty genes may also have a 15 to 40 per cent risk of developing ovarian cancer, compared to about a 1.4 lifetime risk for women without such mutations.
Q: How can women find out if they have these gene mutations?
A: A genetic test using a blood test can detect these genes. Those at higher risk are those with close family members diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer at an early age. Jolie says that her mother fought cancer for nearly a decade before dying at age 56. Genetic counselling is usually recommended to discuss the test and the results. "This does not mean every woman needs a blood test," Otis W. Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, said in a statement. "What it does mean is women should know their cancer family history" and discuss it with their doctor.
Q. What does the test cost?
A. The test can cost several thousand dollars. According to Myriad Genetics, the sole provider of such tests in the U.S., 95 per cent of patients have insurance that covers the test and the average out-of-pocket cost is $100. Myriad has a patient assistance program for those who aren't covered by insurance.
Q: What other options might Jolie have had?
A: Doctors would likely have suggested earlier screening tests, including mammograms or MRIs, but those would only help them spot breast cancer earlier, not prevent it. They might also consider using breast cancer drugs preventively, though tests of long-term use are still ongoing. Not everyone opts for surgery. "This is not a decision that people take lightly," said Dr. Emma Pennery, clinical director at the British charity, Breast Cancer Care. "You cannot decide to have a double mastectomy next week."
Q: How relevant is Jolie's decision to other women?
A: For most women, genetics will not play a big part in whether or not they get breast cancer. "The majority of women considering their breast cancer risk should focus on things like a healthy lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, keeping a healthy weight and not drinking too much alcohol," said Dr. Peter Johnson, chief clinician at Cancer Research U.K. About one-third of breast cancer cases in Britain are largely tied to modifiable lifestyle risk factors.
But for women with a similar genetic risk to Jolie, it's possible her decision will prompt more procedures. "It's a very empowering message that women are not helpless when faced with a genetic cancer risk," Johnson said.
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Justin Timberlake is speaking out about his split with Jessica Biel and how she still remains an important person in his life.
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"I wish her the best – that goes without saying," he continued. "We haven't spoken in nine or 10 years."
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The World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization are joining forces to cut climate health risks
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization have created a joint office to prepare better for weather-driven health emergencies and shifting outbreaks of climate-linked diseases such as cholera and dengue fever.
The new office aims to bridge the gap between the health and climate services communities, which have not communicated well in the past, the two U.N. agencies said. It comes in response to health-sector demand for better access to regional climate predictions, hazard warnings and seasonal weather outlooks needed to manage health risks.
"Climate change is leading to an increase in extreme events such as heatwaves and heavy rains which have a major impact on human health," said World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Michel Jarraud in a statement. "We need to have a common understanding of the challenges we face in order to overcome them."
Climate change threatens a wide range of worsening problems for health, from the geographical spread of diseases like malaria and dengue, to growing heat stress, food shortages, air pollution and psychological pressures.
Examples of initiatives already underway include sand and dust forecasts being used in the Sahel to target meningitis vaccination drives, and drawing on seasonal climate outlooks to plan malaria control campaigns.
Dr Flavia Bustreo, World Health Organization (WHO) assistant director-general for family, women and children's health, said millions of people are affected by extreme weather events each year, including heat and cold waves, storms, floods and droughts. These can damage or destroy health facilities and water and sanitation infrastructure, and cause unnecessary deaths and illness.
"Yet the most significant impacts often occur indirectly and more slowly, such as under-nutrition resulting from crop failure, respiratory diseases from poor air quality, and water-borne and vector-borne diseases. Climate-informed preparedness and prevention can greatly reduce these health risks," Bustreo said.
The joint office will help achieve the goals of the Global Framework for Climate Services, an international initiative to improve and expand climate and weather services such as seasonal forecasts and drought monitoring, and support their use by agencies working on health, food security, water and disaster risk reduction.
The office will make sure the potential contribution of meteorological services is put on the agenda in international health policy meetings, such as the World Health Assembly and a WHO conference on health and climate next month. It will also propose a roadmap for the WMO and meteorological community to assist the health sector in using climate information and services.
The office will support demonstration projects and research, beginning with efforts in Malawi and Tanzania to improve collaboration between health partners and national meteorological departments. And it will develop awareness-raising and technical materials, such as the 2012 Atlas of Health and Climate published by WHO and WMO, and upcoming guidance on early warning systems for heat and health.
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Important: Always make sure you go and visit the breeder of the puppy you are buying. Never send money for a deposit/full payment in advance of meeting them. To find out what to look for when buying a puppy see our advice here - https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/buying-a-dog/
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"I don't believe in walks," Guillen says. "His job is to drive in runs, and he's done it pretty well. He's not a leadoff hitter."
Fun fact: a hitter that goes to 1st via a walk and one that goes to 1st via a hit, are awarded the same amount of runs if they cross home. Amazing!
Monday night White Sox 3B Dayan Viciedo went 0-3. He now has 74 PA without a walk, the most by any player this year. Since 1901, the record for most PA without a walk is held by Hall of Fame pitcher Ed Walsh, who went 156 PA without a single base on balls. If we limit it to non-pitchers, the record is 148, set by the immortal Craig Robinson, who was a middle infielder for the Phillies in 1973.


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Welcome to the New Hope Baptist Church web site. We are a Reformed Baptist Church located in Marianna, FL. We invite you to browse the information on this site to learn more about New Hope. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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Discussing lady Gaga's outifts... (the girl in this photo is my classmate not our teacher)
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My friend who is a huge Lady Gaga fan including me were making fun of the reporter because
we were just shocked of how Lady Gaga's name was popping on the wall. We were not
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This completely reminds me of my raybands which was broken in half, I was so devastated...
I saw one of the students wearing this pair of almost oxford inspired shoe from wade
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probably last year but it was so expensive...
The building where I' am at every single day...
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I can't help watching at my friends leopard print shirt.
I arrived at school thinking I was too over dressed but I guess nobody thought I was.
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Last August there was, like every year, a festival called castle fest in my country.
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The U.S. Bureau of Census is virtualizing servers and storage as it moves toward a virtual private cloud. Here are the key data points of the project:
Windows servers: 52 percent virtualized, a little more than 700 servers.
Linux servers: 5 percent virtualized, ahead of pace to have 8 percent virtualized by end of fiscal 2011.
Virtual machine guest-to-host server ratio: 5 to 1. Census expects to double that ratio as it decommissions more legacy servers.
Storage: Consolidating 52 arrays to seven; reducing seven storage vendors to two.
Impact: Census' primary data center has experienced a 10 percent drop in power consumption over the last six months. This initial stage of its virtualization project saved $2.5 million.
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For those of you that know me, know that I like to use a lot of different kits. The 3 Kits challenge has been intimidating to me, but with the added twist to use three more Katie products, I wanted to see if I could use JUST six kits. It was a struggle but I did it .along with a lot of recoloring. And boy did I want to keep adding
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Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto has apparently given his blessing to the movie adaptation of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, based on the heavily video game-influenced comic of the same name, specifically for its use of video game music.
According to a new interview with Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright conducted by star Michael Cera in the new issue of Wired magazine, via GoNintendo, Miyamoto had to screen the action flick in order for some Nintendo music to be used in the film. Wright says he lobbied Nintendo to get the rights to use music from The Legend of Zelda in the movie during a dream sequence.
Wright says he wrote to Nintendo that the Zelda tune in question was "like nursery rhymes to a generation." Cera would probably agree, telling Wright that Super Mario Bros. 3 was a Nintendo classic "deep in my DNA."
In other Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World music news via Pitchfork, the movie's official soundtrack will feature both Beck and Broken Social Scene playing the music for fictional video game-inspired bands Sex Bob-omb and Crash and the Boys, respectively. Wonder if Miyamoto had any quibbles with the name of the first band's name based on the classic Super Mario Bros. 2 enemy.
Surely there must be something wrong with this movie, right? Like it causes shoulder cancer or something if viewed more than once? It all sounds too good...
Beck, Broken Social Scene Play Fake Bands on Scott Pilgrim Soundtrack [Pitchfork]


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Career Courses for Credit
A variety of career exploration and internship/cooperative education courses for credit are offered at UT Dallas.
Career Exploration Courses
One credit hour, upper level career exploration classes are offered each semester by the Career Center in conjunction with the schools of Arts and Humanities, Arts, Technology, and Emergeing Communications, Interdisciplinary Studies, Naveen Jindal School of Management, and Economic, Political and Policy Sciences.
The courses* offered are:
- BA 4101 — Careers in Management
- ISAH 3130 — Careers for Arts & Humanities Majors
- ISAH 3131 — Careers for ATEC Majors
- ISGS4V89 — Career Planning for Undeclared Majors
- PSY 3100 — Careers in Psychology
- SOCS 3111 — Careers in the Social Sciences
These courses provide you with the opportunity to learn more about yourself through the completion of various career assessments and exploration activities. There is also an emphasis upon developing effective interviewing skills, resumes and exploring job search techniques.
Internship/Co-op Courses
These courses are also available for credit in different formats. The Career Center offers
- BIS 4310 — Cooperative Education
- ISAH 4V50 — Internship in Art & Performance
- MAIS 5V04 — Cooperative Education
- PSY 4395/CLDP 4395 — Co-op Fieldwork
BIS 4310 and MAIS 5V04 are generally open to students from a variety majors. The schools of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, ECS, EPPS, Interdiscipinary Studies, and Management, also offer additional internship classes.
Please contact the Associate Director for Career Development at 972.883.2943 for information about these credit courses.


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TEL AVIV – In response to the rising number of non-observant Israeli couples foregoing ritual circumcision, the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has introduced a secular-friendly brit milah program.
"Beyond the physical aspects of the brit milah which parents naturally find stressful, we know that secular couples in particular can find the rituals associated with this process to be confusing and even alienating," Tzohar chairman and co-founder Rabbi David Stav said in a statement about its new program.
"The goal is therefore to provide parents with an informed and compassionate partner in this process so they can appreciate the importance of this historical Jewish custom."
Every year, more and more secular couples opt out of circumcising their sons. Aware of the cracks in consensus on circumcision in Israel, Rabbi Stav said there are two key reasons for this trend.
"One, there were rumors about damages caused to the baby during circumcision and that's why many parents were afraid," he told The CJN.
"And two, many secular Israelis question themselves as to why, after throwing away all the other mitzvot, the only custom they've kept is something that looks like a pagan ceremony. Therefore we wanted to open our gates, to expose them to the perspectives on the brit milah."
Rabbi Stav said Tzohar decided to act before it was too late.
"This is a tradition which has defined our people for thousands of years and any threat to its continuation, particularly here in the modern Jewish State, should be confronted before the numbers of Jewish boys being denied a brit milah grows to even more troubling proportions," he says.
The new program certifies mohels (ritual circumcisers) in collaboration with the Israeli Health Ministry and the Israeli rabbinate. The mohels also undergo additional training through Tzohar that focus on making sure that the parents feel best informed about the experience that their newborn sons will undergo.
"Tzohar has defined itself by our devotion to preserving the Jewish character of the State of Israel and our willingness to serve as real partners in the most exciting times in people's lives. We aim to show that Jewish tradition and Halachah are ideals which can be practiced with compassion and love – whether it's Jewish marriage or entering our sons into the covenant of Abraham," Tzohar executive vice-president Nachman Rosenberg said.
Another trend among secular Israelis who do decide to circumcise their sons is choosing a doctor instead of a mohel. Not feeling a need for religious meaning, many new parents prefer a sterilized doctor's office instead.
"We know about this phenomenon and we have doctors among our mohelim as well," Rabbi Stav said.
"All our mohelim are trained to do circumcision. They are even more trained than doctors because they're not doing surgeries or treating sick people as well. They are experts in this specific field. But we understand this comment and we have mohelim that are licensed to act as a doctor and mohel."
Tzohar is best known for its program that has facilitated more than 35,000 Jewish marriages free-of-charge for Israeli secular couples. Tzohar was founded 15 years ago by Zionist rabbis who wanted to bridge the gap between religious and secular societies by creating inclusive and user-friendly interfaces to issues of Jewish law that secular Israelis are legally required to confront in their daily lives.
Although Tzohar rabbis will officiate weddings for free, the brit milah program costs NIS 1,000.
"It's not like weddings, where the service was free because rabbis who were on the state's payroll were also charging couples. People that do circumcisions, it's their job, and we cannot expect them to do it for free," he explained.
"But we can expect them to charge reasonable rates and visit the baby before and after the circumcision."
According to the new program, Tzohar mohels will dress in special white robes, will provide receipts for the service and will be available during the baby's recovery period.
"Undergoing a brit is a chance for every Jew to experience the deep connection between himself and the Jewish people and the Creator," the rabbi said.
"Tzohar feels privileged and obligated to work with parents on this important occasion that ushers a newborn into Judaism, and to do so in a way that leaves the best impression in years to come."


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The California Energy Commission has the statutory responsibility for licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts and larger and the plants related facilities such as transmission lines, fuel supply lines, water pipelines, etc. The Energy Commission's 12-month, one-stop permitting process is a certified regulatory program under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and includes many opportunities for public participation. The Energy Commission's license/certification subsumes all requirements of state, local, or regional agencies otherwise required before a new plant is constructed. More...
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The California Energy Commission has the statutory responsibility for licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts and larger and the plants related facilities such as transmission lines, fuel supply lines, water pipelines, etc. The Energy Commission's 12-month, one-stop permitting process is a certified regulatory program under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and includes many opportunities for public participation. The Energy Commission's license/certification subsumes all requirements of state, local, or regional agencies otherwise required before a new plant is constructed. The Energy Commission coordinates its review of the facility with the federal agencies that will be issuing permits to ensure that the Energy Commission certification incorporates conditions of certification that would be required by various federal agencies.
From 1978 to 1998 before California's electricity generation industry was restructured, the Energy Commission analyzed and approved 47 projects totaling 5,589 megawatts (MW). More recently, in the early 1990s the Energy Commission certified 14 power plants. Of the 14 plants, 10 were approved and eight were constructed totaling 995 MW. No power plant applications were filed with the Energy Commission between August 1994 and May 1997 because there was so much uncertainty during the pending restructuring of the electricity industry.
Electricity deregulation began on March 31, 1998. From 1998 through today, electric generation projects, totaling 38,223.90 MW, have been reviewed and licensed by the Energy Commission. 66 of these licensed facilities have been built and are on-line producing 22,965 MW. The Energy Commission is continuously tracking potential projects 50 MW and larger; however, many of these projects are not filed with the Energy Commission due to unfavorable market conditions. Currently there are 8 Projects in the review process with a proposed total of 1,147.40 MW of power.
During the energy crisis (2000-2002), the Energy Commission utilized several processes and timelines. On the Emergency Orders of the Governor, a 21-day review was implemented for peaker projects (projects that would normally operate less than 2,500 hours per year). Additionally, 4-month and 6-month processes were authorized by the legislature on a short-term basis. The legislation establishing these licensing processes contained sunset clauses and the processes have expired.
The two processes that are currently available are the 12-month review (Application for Certification - AFC) and the Small Power Plant Exemption (SPPE). The SPPE is available for projects between 50 MW and 100 MW, provided the proposed project does not create an unmitigated significant impact on environmental resources. The Energy Commission completes an Initial Study (mitigated negative declaration) and, if approved by the Commission, the project developer would be responsible for securing local, state, and federal permits to construct and operate the facility. The Energy Commission strives to complete the SPPE review in 135 days.
The fees for filing an AFC are $274,037 plus $548 per MW payable at the time of filing. There is also an annual compliance fee of $27,404 for all projects granted a license. Projects that would use a renewable resource as its primary fuel source are not exempt from the filing and compliance fees. The fee for filing a SPPE equals the actual cost of the Energy Commission's review. We request a deposit of $200,000 at the time of the filing. The account will be settled after the final decision is made by the Energy Commission based on the actual costs either by billing the project developer for the costs that exceed the deposit or providing a refund if the costs are less than the deposit. There is no annual compliance fee for a SPPE because the Energy Commission is not licensing the project but only completing the appropriate environmental documentation.
The Energy Commission's licensing process is recognized as an effective method for the timely permitting of major energy facilities in California. In a February 2002 study by the Hewlett Foundation, Susan Tierney of Lexecon, the principal author of the report states, "California's traditional plant siting laws strike a balance between public involvement and timely project review that is predictable, transparent and effective."
The report concludes, "The traditional 12-month siting process of the CEC (California Energy Commission) is in design and practice an effective mechanism for the timely siting of major energy facilities in the State of California. The standard CEC siting process not only is relatively fair and efficient, but is also very effective at encouraging and responding to meaningful public input, and contains a comprehensive review of potential environmental impacts."
For more information about the Commission's Energy Facility Licensing process, please contact the Commission's Energy Facilities Siting Division at the address or phone number below. The Commission's Energy Facility Siting and Environmental Committee has policy oversight responsibility for the Commission's power plant siting program. The policy committee members are: Presiding Member - Commissioner Karen Douglas, Associate Member - Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller.
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Chris Davis
Energy Facility Licensing Office Manager
1516 Ninth Street, MS-15
Sacramento, CA 95814
E-mail: email@example.com
Phone: 916-654-4842
Compliance Proceedings
(Compliance with conditions of certification and power plants that have been previous approved by the Commission)
Christina Root
Energy Facility Compliance Office Manager
1516 Ninth Street, MS-2000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-654-4745
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Media & Communications Office
If you are member of the public and need help with siting cases
Public Adviser
1516 Ninth Street, MS-12
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Phone: 1-800-822-6228 (Calif. only)
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Letter from former Resources Agency Secretary Mary Nichols on
Certification of Energy Commission's Siting Process as EIR-Equivalent
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Power Plant Siting
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The Royal Mulu Resort
An Orang Ulu dance enthrals guests as they arrive at the Royal Mulu Resort (RMR). The resort, a 30 minutes' flight from Miri city in East Malaysia, is an ideal getaway. It is especially so, for those wishing to go on a trip to the famed UNESCO World Heritage site, Gunung Mulu National Park.


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I have no idea why my grandpa is dressed like this and wearing a miner's hat with these gentlemen. We are descended from a long line of miners, but my grandfather was a teacher and vice-principal at Grebey Junior High School in Hazleton, PA. Were they actually in a coal mine? I don't know all the fraternal groups my grandfather was in, but most (I believe) were Catholic or education associated. I could be wrong.
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My mother just emailed me after I posted and told me it was a teacher in-service to either a coal mine or a meat packing plant. The headlamps lead her to believe coal mine, but the white jackets made her think it could be meat packing.


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U.S., European allies to step up sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON — Frustrated by the failure of Western sanctions and diplomacy to stop Russia from seizing Crimea, the Obama administration and its allies scrambled Wednesday to devise new and tougher economic penalties in hope of preventing President Vladimir Putin from moving forces into Ukraine's eastern territory.
A day after Putin signed a treaty to annex Crimea, U.S. officials acknowledged that Ukraine has lost the region. Pro-Russia forces seized control of two Ukrainian naval bases in the Black Sea peninsula on Wednesday, including the naval headquarters in Sevastopol. They were seen replacing Ukraine's flag with the Russian tricolor.
Ukraine's interim leaders in Kiev said they were making plans to evacuate their outnumbered military personnel from Crimea and to seek United Nations support to turn the disputed region into a demilitarized zone. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will meet with Putin in Moscow on Friday before flying to Kiev.
Moscow's military takeover in Crimea has created a tense divide between Europe and Russia, which is increasingly isolated. U.S. and European officials worry that if they fail to halt Putin, security may be at risk in Eastern Europe as well as parts of Central Asia with large ethnic Russian populations.
President Obama, who is heading to Europe on a long-scheduled trip Monday, said in TV interviews that he does not plan to launch "a military excursion" in Ukraine. But Obama told the KSDK television channel in St. Louis that the United States and its allies are ready to take "even more disruptive economic actions" against Russia.
"Obviously, we do not need to trigger an actual war with Russia," he said. "The Ukrainians don't want that. Nobody would want that."
Speaking to the KNSD station in San Diego, he said, "What we are going to do is mobilize all of our diplomatic resources to make sure that we've got a strong international coalition that sends a clear message, which is that Ukraine should decide their destiny."
U.S. officials aim to announce stiffer economic punishments as early as Thursday in response to what they call an illegal land grab by the Kremlin. The leaders of the European Union will meet in Brussels and are likely to coordinate new sanctions with the White House.
U.S. officials say they have legal authority to penalize officials in the chain of command in Russia and are considering sanctions on Putin's inner circle of advisors, Russia's most important state-owned enterprises and its defense industry and banks.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said officials have an "expansive range of potential designations for sanctions, including Russian government officials, the arms sector of Russia and individuals who, while not holding positions within the Russian government, have influence over or provide material support to senior Russian government officials."
The penalties that were announced Monday were far less onerous, targeting about two dozen mid-level Russian and Ukrainian officials with travel bans and asset freezes. The administration had hoped going easy would leave space for a possible diplomatic solution, so it did not target major parts of the economy or key decision makers.
"It's clear that sanctions against a few individuals didn't work," said a senior administration official, who asked to remain unidentified in discussing sensitive diplomacy. "We have to get much tougher to make sure Putin doesn't go further."
Europe appeared to be split into three camps.
Poland, the Baltic states, Sweden and the Netherlands are deeply alarmed by Putin's moves and want strong action. Britain, France and Germany have strong economic ties to Russia but are leaning toward a tougher position, convinced that inaction would set a dangerous precedent.
Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus and Bulgaria, which depend on Russian energy and trade, may resist much stiffer penalties, however, wary that they could boomerang and cause higher prices and political turmoil at home. "They feel their position is just too weak to take this on," said a European official.
Moscow said any expansion of sanctions is "unacceptable and will not remain without consequences."
U.S. officials are considering providing limited military aid to Ukraine, as a symbolic expression of support for the interim government that was formed when Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovich fled to Russia last month after a popular uprising. The aid could include what was described as small arms — typically pistols and assault rifles, plus ammunition — worth $25 million or less, the administration official said.
One U.S. military official said he doubted the White House would approve arms shipments, however, because Russia could see it as highly provocative.
"I don't foresee any appetite for lethal [aid] right now," he said.
Both European and U.S. officials have been startled by Putin's indifference to their efforts to restrain his actions in Ukraine.
Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, among others, have spent hours talking to Putin on the telephone in recent weeks, urging him to relent, and promising Russia greater involvement in Ukraine as its new government takes shape. U.S. officials also sought to establish back channel communications with Putin's inner circle in hope of influencing him.
But Putin ignored the leaders' entreaties, including their pleas that he at least leave the Crimea peninsula in a sort of legal limbo rather than moving to annex it two days after a hastily organized referendum on secession that the West said was illegal.
Russian news agencies on Wednesday cited Constitutional Court Chairman Valery Zorkin as saying the treaty signed by Putin has been ruled valid, thus clearing the way for Moscow to annex Crimea. The treaty now requires ratification by the Russian parliament.
On Friday, Secretary of State John F. Kerry flew to London and spent seven hours with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. But Lavrov, it turned out, didn't have authorization from Putin to negotiate on Ukraine.
Putin's signing of annexation papers at a ceremony Tuesday in Moscow was "a slap in the face," said Eugene Rumer, director of Russian studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "He was saying, 'I'm doing a victory lap — you can join me.'"
A senior European official acknowledged that a month into the Ukraine crisis, "there still seems to be no solution in sight."
Richter reported from Washington and Loiko from Moscow. Times staff writers Christi Parsons, Kathleen Hennessey and David S. Cloud in Washington contributed to this report.
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Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and cycling around it offers mind-blowing views. Press play on the video below and experience what it's like to ride through this incredible landscape!
Alpinists and ice climbers Matthias Scherer and Tanja Schmitt can't get enough of the mountains. Whether, it's winter or summer, their lives revolve around preparing for and going on big adventures. To help them physically and mentally prepare for the coming winter, they cycled around Mont Blanc in less than 24 hours. Below, Tanja Schmitt recounts their big day out pedalling.
By Tanja Schmitt
The Tour du Mont Blanc climbs more than 8050 vertical meters over a total distance of 340 km. The route goes through some of the most beautiful alpine passes in the Alps and some of the most spectacular parts of Italy, Switzerland and France. It offers stunning views of the snow-covered flanks of the mighty Mont Blanc (4810m), the highest peak in the Alps.
As mountaineers and ice climbers, the psychological part of our sport has a big impact and the physical demands are also high. Next to basic strength training, regular rock-climbing and dry tooling, endurance training plays a major role in our overall training. For this reason, over summer Matthias and I do a lot of vertical ascent training through mountain running and biking. The idea of cycling non-stop around Mont Blanc was born from the logical step of connecting the passes and roads we've gotten to know so well through our training and traveling over the years. And on Sunday, August 30th the time had finally come to take action.
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With bright headlamps and equipped with several Clif Shot Gels, Clif Shot Bloks and Clif Bars, together with salt-tablets and water, we hit the road at Aymaville and cycled along the empty roads of Aosta towards Grand St. Bernard. Our heartbeat was regular and we cycled in a steady rhythm.
Our route lead us from the Col du Gr. St.Bernard over Champex to Martigny. Then over the Col de la Forclaz and on to Chamonix, Le Fayet and St. Gervais to Megève. From there we gained 750 vertical meters to les Saisies and further on to Beaufort.
Temperatures during the day went to over 30° C and, correspondingly, the cycling became tougher. On the Cormet de Roselend, I began to suffer from the heat due to an agitating dry cough. But as the evening freshness came on, we got our strength back and enjoyed rolling down the long descent to Bourge-St-Maurice.
The challenge to organize water refills became an unexpected issue. However, after a nerve-racking 30-minute wait in the queue of a nearby McDonalds, we rehydrated and furthermore equipped ourselves with an ice-filled cola!
The last verticals up the road of Petit St-Bernard were tackled at dawn. Then the end was in sight and after a spectacular ride down the Col to Prè-St-Didier, we felt like we were flying on the last flat kilometers on the SS26 to Aymaville. On arriving back in Aymaville, our Suunto Ambits showed a time of 19h55min. A wonderful training day in the mountains had come to an end.


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Seattle area's housing market heats up
(Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story misstated the median Seattle house sales price in June and changes from May and June 2010.)
The latest home sale numbers give local real estate professionals confidence that the Seattle area's housing market has bottomed out.
"It feels like we have hit the bottom of the market," Lennox Scott, chairman and chief executive officer of John L. Scott Real Estate, said in a news release accompanying the Northwest Multiple Listing Service's report on June home sales, released Wednesday. "Buyer confidence has definitely returned."
The number of sales in King County was up 0.6 percent from a year earlier and 12 percent from May. Pending sales, which may not close but represent more-recent activity, were up 35.6 percent from a year earlier but down 3.4 percent from May.
Of course, local real estate professionals have mistakenly called the bottom more than once since the market peaked in 2007. And the expiration of a homebuyer tax credit in April 2010 meant the subsequent months were the peak of the post-credit hangover, with particularly low sales. That may make this June look particularly rosy compared with a year earlier.
Matt Deasy, the general manager of Windermere Real Estate East, said the combination of fewer homes on the market and rising sales is shifting buyer priorities and "causing the median home price to stabilize, despite being lower than last year."
The median King County house sales price was $345,000, unchanged from May but down 9.9 percent from June 2010. Seattle's median was $382,500, down 0.6 percent from May and 6.7 percent from a year ago.
Analysis company CoreLogic reported last week that "distressed sales" – homes in or under threat of foreclosure – account for most of the continued drops in home prices. It said prices in King and Snohomish counties fell 5.8 percent in May from a year earlier, but just 1.75 percent excluding distressed sales.
That said, there still appears to be a large inventory of distressed homes that are on the market or waiting to enter the market. That could hold back prices for some time.
As for the actual inventory in June, the listing service reported King County has 4.7 months worth of homes on the market at the current sales pace in June, down from 5.2 months worth in May and 5.9 months' worth in June 2010.
Seattle sales were up 13.7 percent from May but down 0.8 percent from a June 2010. Pending sales were down 6.8 percent from May but up 23 percent from a year earlier. The city had 3.9 months of inventory in June, down from 4.3 months in May and 5.3 months a year ago.
The median condo sold for $208,750 in King County and $246,000 in Seattle in June, down 2.9 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively, from May and 13.7 percent in both places from a year earlier.
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(CNN) -- Russia has dropped charges of piracy against 30 Greenpeace activists who were arrested during a protest against Arctic drilling in September.
However, they'll still be charged with hooliganism, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The original charge of piracy carried a sentence of up to 15 years.
Greenpeace says the hooliganism charge is still "wildly disproportionate."
"We will contest the trumped up charge of hooliganism as strongly as we contested the piracy allegations. They are both fantasy charges that bear no relation to reality," Vladimir Chuprov of Greenpeace Russia said in a statement.
READ: Family hopes for return of jailed captain
The so-called "Arctic 30" includes 28 activists and two freelance journalists. They were arrested in September after two activists left their ship, the Arctic Sunrise, and attempted to scale an oil platform owned by Russian energy company Gazprom in the Barents Sea.
The Russian coast guard detained the pair and the rest of the crew, and towed the ship to the northwestern Russian port city of Murmansk.
"Those brave men and women went to the Arctic armed with nothing more than a desire to shine a light on a reckless business. They should be with their families, not in a prison in Murmansk," Chuprov added.
READ: Greenpeace disputes Russian drugs claim
Greenpeace said the two activists were trying to hang a banner from the side of the rig in what the group called a peaceful protest against the "slow but unrelenting destruction of the Arctic."
But Russian authorities accuse them of trying to commandeer the platform. The authorities and Gazprom also say the activists endangered the lives of the company's employees and that their action could have led to an environmental disaster.
Along with the hooliganism charges, the chief of Russia's Investigative Committee, Vladimir Markin, said some members of the group could also be charged with using force against state officials, according to RIA Novosti.
The defendants include Americans Peter Wilcox, who is the captain of the Arctic Sunrise, and Dmitry Litvinov, who Greenpeace says also holds Swedish citizenship.
The other detainees are from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Britain, New Zealand, Ukraine, Russia, France, Italy, Turkey, Finland, Switzerland, Poland, the United States and Sweden, the group said.


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(Nashville, TN) — The Nashville Predators signed defenceman Roman Josi to a seven-year, $28 million contract Monday, securing the other piece of their top defensive line.
"I think last year we saw the growth in Roman almost like no other younger player we've had, probably the best comparison I could come up with is Shea Weber and Ryan Suter," general manager David Poile said. "The irony of that of course is Roman fit in very nice into Ryan's position last year."
Josi replaced Suter and was teamed with Weber, whose 14-year, $110 million offer sheet was matched by Nashville last July. Poile said signing Josi was a top priority for a player who was a restricted free agent.
"Just turning 23 last week, I think the potential is certainly there for Roman to be one of the best defencemen in the National Hockey League," Poile said. "Obviously, signing him to seven years ensures that we will have our top defence pairing intact for any number of years with he and our captain Shea Weber. I think the foundation continues to get stronger here with in the last year."
Since November 2011, the Predators have signed goaltender Pekka Rinne, Weber and now Josi to long-term contracts. Forward Patric Hornqvist signed a five-year deal for $21.2 million in April.
Josis was Nashville's third draft selection in 2008 at 38th overall in the second round. He had 18 points in 48 games for the Predators this season, topping what he did as a rookie in 2011-12. He ranked 19th in the NHL in total minutes played and wound up playing 23 1/2 minutes a game, a jump of more than 5 minutes. He has 34 points in 100 regular-season games.
The defenceman also led Switzerland to a silver medal at the world championships — that nation's first medal in 60 years. Josi also was the first Swiss named Most Valuable Player, best defenceman and a tournament All-Star.
"His growth was tremendous, and that carried over to the international stage," Poile said.


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A pilot program that gives qualifying students tuition rebates when they transfer from a community college to a state university is significantly expanding its scope.
"The first year, we opened it up to six majors," said Carlos Santiago, the state commissioner of higher education. "In year two, we now have 40 transfer pathways, so it covers 40 majors."
The Commonwealth Commitment program, which launched last year, offers financial incentives to eligible students who study two years at a community college full-time, maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, then transfer into a bachelor's degree program at a state university. Incentives include a freeze on tuition and fees and a 10 percent tuition rebate each semester.
Compared to earning a bachelor's degree through a traditional four-year program at a state university, a Commonwealth Commitment student can save an average of 40 percent.
The total average cost of earning a bachelor's degree through the Commonwealth Commitment is currently $24,813, compared to an average of $41,577 for a traditional four-year program at a state university. Studying two years at a community college and transferring into a bachelor's program without enrolling in the Commonwealth Commitment costs an average of $30,068, according to the state Department of Higher Education.
To participate in the Commonwealth Commitment, students must enroll in the program before earning 15 credits at community college. The Department of Higher Education recommends that interested students meet with their financial aid advisors on campus. Since the program requires students to earn their bachelor's degree within four-and-a-half years, education officials suggest that participants have a good idea of which major they plan to pursue.
Community colleges across the state have actively promoted the initiative.
A relatively small number of community college students attend full-time, meaning there isn't a very large pool of students potentially eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Commitment. In the first year, 127 students enrolled in the program. Santiago hopes expanding the program to include 40 majors will lead to greater participation.
"The first year, 40 percent of those eligible enrolled," Santiago said. "With those numbers, there could be an additional 500 students. I'd like to see it closer to 1,000. I can't say yet whether I'm too optimistic or too pessimistic."
So far, the community colleges and state universities have been providing the financial incentives out of their own budgets.
While the overall cost to the schools is minimal due to the low number of students participating, an influx of participating students could potentially have impacts on campus budgets.
"It's possible that could happen," UMass President Marty Meehan said. "We are closely monitoring enrollment trends. Currently, the impact is little, but we're going to carefully review the potential impact of the numbers of students changing."
At the foundation of the program lies a revamped transfer system. For the past few years, the Department of Higher Education has worked with individual public universities and community colleges to develop a universal system of transfer. That streamlined system allows students to transfer credits to any campus within the state's public higher education system. Creating the universal transfer system is an ongoing process, but 40 majors, which represent the bulk of transfer students, are now included.
"Just having a unified system of transfer makes it more affordable to students," Santiago said. "Before, they'd take intro courses at the community college and then find out they had to retake a number of courses at a state university because the credits weren't accepted. If we had financial incentives without a unified system of transfer, I'm not sure we'd be better off."
While some states now offer free community college, Santiago said the discounts included in the Commonwealth Commitment represent a significant value. That said, education officials are looking at ways to further expand the program.
"Do we lower the GPA requirement? Do we expand it to include part-time students?" Santiago pondered. "What will Commonwealth Commitment 2.0 look like? We know we have to come up with something, but we're not sure exactly how it will be funded."
The focus, he said, is balancing quality and affordability.
While the number of students enrolled in Commonwealth Commitment is fairly low, a drastic spike in the number of participating students could raise future questions about the program's financial sustainability.
"If we could get some state funding to fund it, that would be great," Meehan said. "At this point, there is no commitment of state funding."
Meehan said streamlining transfers holds great potential for offering new options and pathways to students.
"We need to make sure it works," he said. "We want high quality in what we're doing, and I think we've made a lot of progress. I like the idea of giving a student a 10 percent rebate. I'm interested in any incentives that can get students to graduate on time, and I want to see what the data will show."


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"The campaign led by a grassroots anti-Muslim Brotherhood petition drive has been endorsed by opposition parties and almost all non-Islamist groups in Egypt"
The Tamarrod ("Rebel") movement, backed by mainstream and many other opposition groups to President Morsi, is planning to stage a sustained protest on June 30, calling for early presidential elections and the dismissal of Morsi. Leaders and supporters of Tamarrod argue that the main drive behind their demand resides in the failure of Morsi to act as a leader for all Egyptians and is "failing to implement policies to improve the life of ordinary people." It is worth noting that the date of 30 June marks the end of Morsi's first year as president. Unlike other uprisings elsewhere, Egyptian protestors from the outset on 25 January 2011 have always announced beforehand their marches and rallies, usually scheduled for dates with particular meaning.
The campaign led by a grassroots anti-Muslim Brotherhood petition drive has been endorsed by opposition parties and figures and almost all non-Islamist groups in Egypt. The campaign aims to collect 15 million citizens' signatures in support of a 'withdrawal of confidence' in Morsi and demand early presidential elections. This target was set in an attempt to outnumber the 13+ million votes Morsi received in elections in 2012. According to unconfirmed reports the campaign is said to have already exceeded its original goal.
The "Rebel" Campaign
Tamarrod leadership, revolutionary youth organizations and opposition groups are planning massive peaceful rallies besieging the presidential palace and occupying all government and public offices in Cairo. The movement plans to extend to Egypt's major cities and also to the countryside until Morsi gives in and resigns.
If these protests are successful in forcing early presidential elections, the Tamarrod campaign has proposed that the President of the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) should replace President Morsi. The SCC president "would take power as part of a government of technocrats and a national defense council with 65-percent military members." This proposal is based on article 84 contained in Egypt´s 1971 constitution regulating the transfer of power from the President to Speaker of Parliament and to SCC's President.
Many Egyptians are unfortunately anticipating more difficult times ahead
Since Tamarrod leadership dismisses the current constitution, claiming it is fully Islamist-sponsored, they call for a return to the 1971 Constitution without the amendments made during the rule of Sadat and Mubarak. Therefore, the leadership of the Campaign is planning to submit a full petition to the SCC before 30 June, formally calling for a withdrawal of confidence in Morsi.
Judging by media reports, as well as intensified campaigns and statements by a large number of opposition leaders, groups, unions and ordinary citizens, it is expected that millions of Egyptians will take to the streets nationwide to express anger and disappointment at Morsi and his Muslim Brothers. Watching a number of opposition rallies in smaller cities and villages outside Cairo confirms that the heated atmosphere in Cairo, Alexandria and cities across Egypt is shared elsewhere. Indeed, the build-up and mobilization is taking place all over the Nile Delta and cities of the Suez Canal Zone.
Interestingly, there is also a feeling that people do not care what will happen afterwards – who will rule and how after the possible ouster of the Muslim Brothers' regime? The "rebellion" in the making seems more like someone who has been through a car accident: it's all about survival!
The Army and the Police
As recently as June 16th the Egyptian Army has made it clear that it will not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Following Morsi's support for a no-fly zone in Syria, the state news agency quoted a military source as saying "The Egyptian army is to protect Egypt and its national security only … The Egyptian army will not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and will not be lured or used in any regional conflicts."
Additionally, the Army notably cancelled the usual celebrations for the annual Air Defense Forces Day on 30 June. Some analysts see this as a way for the Army to avoid hosting Morsi on this particular day. One Cairo newspaper (Al Watan, 13 June) reported that the Army has declined to host Morsi in some of the military facilities during the protests, claiming that Morsi's protection is the duty of the Republican Guards. The Interior minister revealed that protection of the presidential palace would remain the exclusive duty of the Republican Guards, according to a comprehensive Interior Ministry security plan drawn up as early as 2009. Meanwhile, the Commander of Republican Guards made clear that he will not use any force against protesters!
The Military Spokesman announced in a statement that the Army is on high alert for the 30 June rallies, and that the Army will only mobilize when it is necessary to protect the people and the State's vital institutions. The Army is securing the roads in and out of the Sinai and Western and Southern borders in what is seen as an attempt to prevent Islamist and Jihadi militias from entering cities where the 30 June protests will take place. Al-Masry al-Youm newspaper reported (16 June) that Morsi and MB were warned by the Army from using violence against protesters.
The Interior Minister has pledged that police will not confront protesters during demonstrations on 30 June. He explained, "The Egyptian police's sole role is to protect protesters, the state and security institutions." He added that police forces would not secure any political party offices, including those of the ruling MB.
Egypt's police force — notorious for its brutality in previous occasions — claim it has changed substantially since the revolt that toppled Mubarak in February 2011. According to the Chairman of the Police Union, thousands of police officers announced that they will participate in the June 30 demonstrations.
The Islamists Rallies
Morsi has lately made a number of public speeches that further angered his opponents. On 6 June he invited Islamists groups and other supporters for a public discussion on the Ethiopian planned "renaissance dam." Among those in attendance were diehard Salafi Jihadi, of which 22 were sentenced to life for murder and subsequently pardoned by Morsi. In another well-televised rally, Morsi had cut relations with Syria, explaining that he cut diplomatic ties partly over the involvement of Hezbollah in support of Assad's regime.
Allies of Morsi, mainly Jihadi Salafi, have vowed to hold counter rallies. They announced that they intend to use violence against those who threaten the "legitimacy of the Islamist President." In light of their violent history, there is growing anxiety that protests could descend into bloody clashes. There are reports that the MB and their supporters will mobilize in the street between 21-27 June and to leave the streets before the planned rallies on 30 June. The leadership of the second largest Islamist Party, Al Nour, has declared its intention not to participate in any rally in the coming weeks.
Three Possible Scenarios
The current impasse may lead to one of the following main three scenarios:
1 – The largely peaceful rallies may force Morsi to resign (as was the case with Mubarak), with a political compromise that the MB maintain a role in formal political processes. After all, it is estimated that the MB have a political constituency of 25-30 percent.
2 – There may certainly be violent clashes from the outset, as some hardliner Jihadi have threatened. They might also play a role in quelling protestors. Once violence reaches a significant level, this would immediately lead to the intervention of the Army and a possibly tragic end to the reign of the MB.
3 – The protests will, after one or two days, weaken. The Egyptian people may be too tired and anxious for stability. The status quo would prevail and Morsi and MB would continue to hold power.
The facts on the ground and the heated debates across the country suggest that the first two scenarios are more likely than the third. However, when asked, many Egyptians are unfortunately anticipating more difficult times ahead in their complex quest for democratic transition.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes a strong finish is crucial for his team's confidence heading into next season, he's not sure if winning three of the last four games will be enough to save his job.
``I think we have to keep going,'' Rivera said.
By that he means it's important the Panthers beat Oakland and New Orleans to finish the season 7-9, which would better last year's record by one game.
Carolina (5-9) enjoyed its first blowout win Sunday, crushing San Diego 31-7. That came one week after a decisive 30-20 upset win over Atlanta.
After Panthers owner Jerry Richardson fired general manager Marty Hurney following a 1-5 start, he told Rivera the team needed to be ``trending upward'' the rest of the way for him to keep his job.
The Panthers are 4-4 since.
However, the latest stretch - one in which second-year Cam Newton has combined for 13 touchdowns in the last five games without a turnover - provides a bit of promise for the future and could convince Richardson to give Rivera another shot.
``This isn't about a couple of good wins or emotional wins,'' Rivera said of his own future. ``It's really about the whole body of work.''
Rivera said Monday that he's under the impression that Richardson, not the team's future GM, will make the decision on the coaching staff's future.
That could also factor into Rivera's corner since often times new GMs like to bring in their own coaching staff.
Rivera, who is 11-20 in two seasons in Carolina, said he's made some mistakes as a first-time head coach.
However, the former Bears and Chargers defensive coordinator believes he's improved in a number of areas, including delegating authority and managing coaches and players.
``I will put myself up against anybody in terms of Xs and Os,'' Rivera said. ``I feel very confident of that. But I've had to learn a lot about managing. When you're managing 26 people and five coaches (as a defensive coordinator) and then suddenly you're managing 61 people and 17 coaches it's a little different... So there's been a lot to learn and grow on.''
Rivera points out that because of the NFL lockout last year he's only had 16 months to get to know his players.
He didn't have the luxury of OTAs or minicamps last season.
Rivera said one mistake he might have made when putting together his coaching staff in 2011 was not hiring anyone with any significant NFL head coaching experience.
``In retrospect to have an older gentlemen that could have looked over my shoulder might have helped,'' Rivera said.
Still, the players remain staunch supporters of Rivera and some believe it would be a mistake to break up the cohesiveness that is beginning to form.
``We really have something outstanding going on here in this locker room,'' receiver Steve Smith. ``If we can continue to do the things we're doing now, we're going to have some great things to look forward to in the future.''
Newton refused to talk about the future, saying he's not done with this season.
``We aren't looking to the end of the season to prove ourselves,'' Newton said. ``We're trying to come out and practice to execute each and every day so come game time we can put a nice product out there on the field.''
Rivera said he believes finishing strong is important when it comes to carrying momentum into the offseason and then next year - even though that wasn't the case last season.
Carolina won four of its last four games in 2011 and seemed to ready to carry that momentum into this season.
Instead, their potent offense sputtered out of the game and the Panthers opened the season 1-6, crushing any hopes of a trip to the playoffs.
``It's a different set of circumstances this time,'' Rivera said. ``I believe this team is maturing a little more than last year. Hopefully going forward we will be able to better manage our expectations as a team. We have to realize that we have not arrived.''
Before the season three-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil even took out a full-page advertisement in a local newspaper promising fans a Super Bowl win.
Rivera said he likes Kalil's confidence, but said next time he'd like to see that kept in house and not made public.
He said it might have added undue pressure.
As for the pressure surrounding his own future, Rivera said ``there are a lot of things I feel good about here. But again, we'll see how it goes in two weeks.''
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MTV says it is searching within the Occupy Wall Street movement for potential cast members in an upcoming season of "The Real World."
The New York Observer first reported Tuesday a Craigslist ad purporting to be from production company Bunim/Murray was looking for members of Occupy Wall Street to try out for the 27th season of the MTV reality show "The Real World."
The ad read:
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MTV's Real World is seeking cast members to tell their unique stories on our show. If you are over the age of 20 and appear to be between the ages of 20-24, and the description below sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Are you a part of the OCCUPY WALL STREET movement?
If so, please contact email@example.com. Your subject heading should be YOUR NAME and WALL STREET.
Please attach 3 RECENT PHOTOS and a brief BIO, including your full NAME, DATE OF BIRTH (for ID purposes only) as well as your CONTACT INFORMATION including PHONE #.
A representative for Bunim/Murray Productions confirmed Wednesday to NBC New York that the company posted the ad, and said it was looking for "young passionate people" for the season.
The Occupy Wall Street gatherings have attracted protesters of all ages, but people in their 20s and 30s have been the most visible and the most vocal. They're often seen in photos and video of marches, arrests and meetings.
They're also part of a generation steeped in technology and social media, and have used them to organize protests and communicate with one another.
It wasn't clear when the season begins production.