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More California Voters Prefer No Party At All As Republican Registration Continues To SlideThe report says California had 17.3 million registered voters in January. Of them, 43 percent were registered as Democrats and 27 percent as Republicans.
Sen. Lindsay Graham Bows Out Of Presidential RaceRepublican Sen. Lindsey Graham ended his 2016 campaign for president Monday, saying he remains committed to working to achieve security for the American people.
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Rather than costing automakers, dealers are the automakers' primary sources of revenue, argues the National Auto Dealers Association.
The issue has become heated because General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC are cutting off significant chunks of their dealer networks. GM has notified 1,100 of its dealers that it intends to end their franchise agreements. In total, GM has said it plans to eliminate 2,400 dealers by the end of next year, about 40 percent of its dealer network.
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For Ford dealers, the figure was 87.9 percent. Of Toyota dealers surveyed, 98.6 percent expect to be in business in a year, while 98.6 of Honda dealers and 85.1 percent of Nissan dealers expect to be selling vehicles in a year.
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Cortland, NY - Last summer, the New York Jets attracted about 34,000 people to Cortland over a three-week period.
Footballs fans eager to watch the team train at the State University College at Cortland filled hotels and packed restaurants, spending $1.9 million and generating $4.2 million of economic activity, college researchers found.
This year, officials expect that crowd to double. They estimate between 70,000 and 100,000 fans will flock to the region in August because of the football team.
"People are already inquiring about coming," SUNY Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum said.
Bitterbaum and Gov. David Paterson announced Monday that the Jets will continue training at SUNY Cortland for at least another three years, and possibly more. The team moved their training camp to Cortland in 2009.
"The experience we had was extraordinary last year, and that's why we're back," Jets owner Richard "Woody" Johnson said. "This is a perfect environment for a team. This could eventually be a tradition."
The state agreed to provide the Jets $575,000 in taxpayer money to lure them to Cortland.
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ESD will give another $375,000 to SUNY over the next five years to cover a reduced usage fee SUNY Cortland agreed to in order to persuade the Jets to choose the campus as their home. The original usage rate was $175,000 a year, an ESD spokeswoman said. SUNY agreed to lower that to $100,000 a year, she said.
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"It is appropriate for ESD...to use its economic development funds for this purpose, as it will greatly benefit the region through increased tourism and the additional direct and indirect economic activity that comes with hosting the Jets' pre-season camp," spokeswoman Jola Szubielski said.
The college spent $545,604 to improve facilities and host the team last summer. About $410,000 of that was provided through ESDC.
New York's two other professional football teams train Upstate also, but neither one currently receives financial aid from state or local governments.
Besides boosting the local economy, officials said the Jets' decision to practice in Cortland could help the small city gain national attention. The Jets will be featured this year in "Hard Knocks," an HBO series that chronicles the lives of players as they go through training camp. Crews are expected to film 25,000 hours of footage to compile about five episodes, Johnson said.
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The Jets also will display the "I love NY" slogan on billboards at their stadium, Paterson said.
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Idiot right-wing christaliban nitwits really can't get the hang of modern technology, cant they. You cannot unring the bell.
That brand is going to be associated with bigotry for a long time – And may those who thought sucking down quantities of fried fast food chicken in bulk worked as a protest against equality continue to do so…. They are a dying demographic, after all.
When I see Chick-Fil-A's attitude towards LGBT people, I fully understand why the chicken crossed the road!
Who would you rather trust with shaping a nation, a group of experienced judges or a deluded peddler of junk food?
Chick-Fil-A is obviously made from an arse (and I don't mean the food).
No sale, I do not patronize companies that do not support my civil rights. Besides, they sell nutritionally suspect junk food.
Coward. Even worst than a bigot is a coward bigot.
With a last name like 'Cathy' and the C.O.O. of a restaurant chain called 'Chick-Fil-A' I don't think he has room to comment…
Because of their view about us that this fool keeps making very clear, the thought of eating food there makes me feel sick.
There are plenty of places to eat that do not hold that view and have delicious food, I will give my hard earned cash to them.
Please fellow supporters of human rights and equality…..VOTE WITH YOUR FEET AND YOUR CASH……STAY AWAY FROM CHICK-FIL-A's
I'd rather chow down on dog vomit. It would leave less of a bad taste in the mouth.
In a capitalist society one of the most democratically effective things you can do is vote with your money. Consumer campaigns have changed the behaviours of other large corporations like McDonalds. They have changed the way that animals are reared across countries. They have impacted wasteful practices in the fishing industry here in the UK.
With no conscience or intellect to guide your choices, you are at best a sheep and at worst a parasite.
So let's say you discovered your local fast food chain funded the KKK or other white supremacist groups and more or less promoted that ideology in their mission statement, that wouldn't factor into whether or not you gave them your hard-earned cash?
Why is being actively hostile to gays such a different proposition?
Seems like chargrilled chicken on crisp lettuce with mayo in a sesame bun can make just about anything palatable, huh?
If you are resolutely apathetic to what is happening in society around you, then you either have no moral standards or you are a coward.
It is totally dishonest and factually incorrect to state that this company is passive in what you would have us believe is "just a different view". Nazi's "just had a different view" of minorities too.
You seem to be trying to imply that a lack of legislation regarding a viewpoint is moral justification for it. Clearly this is nonsense that only someone with no moral standards of their own would utter.
It is factually incorrect and offensive to couch homosexuality as a "lifestyle".
Your track record in this thread to date shows that you are ignorant and morally bankrupt. I really don't know why you think anyone cares to hear from you.
I find it quite pathetic that you clearly have no concept of personal morality and yet you are motivated to invent multiple personae to troll a thread to advocate an abdication of moral judgement. To now criticise others for actually having moral standards is laughable.
To answer your question, my morals are a result of my own judgements and experiences. Unlike the religious, I take responsibility for my own morality and do not abdicate my conscience to a 'higher authority'.
In this specific case your puppets have called for a lack of morality, which suggests to me you are some kind of sociopath. I'm not asserting you need to follow my morals, I just suggest you find some morals.
Why should be be tolerant of their intolerance? Propounding division and hatred is hardly something to respect.
Your naive advocacy sounds like something out of the company's own advertising literature. I suspect you are either a brainwashed fool and/or in their employ.
as long as those views don't promote violence
Well then, on that criterion alone you should change your suppliers by your own logic.
Yes. I went vegetarian for over a decade to attempt to influence the welfare of animals in the food industry. Since that time the market introduced free range produce and other standards.
Where I am educated about specific companies and object to their actions in some way, I most certainly do make conscious choices. In practice, compromises are sometimes necessary, of course.
You haven't been paying attention.
"You are rather presumptuous to assume that your own moral code is the correct one just because you say so."
Where have I stated my moral code and told you to abide by it?
What I have ACTUALLY stated multiple times now, is that I object to your advocacy of a lack of morality.
While I share society with someone who has no morals, I will do all in my power to see them excluded from that society as a danger to that society. I see no rational reason to hand over my life and liberty to a person who places no value on them.
I have not commented on your morals, I have commented on your advocacy of a LACK of morals. Perhaps if I keep repeating the point you might eventually take notice of it and stop strawmanning.
This is not about policing thoughts and beliefs as you wish to make it in your strawman arguments, but very much about stopping anti-social actions resulting from those thoughts. Those who have no morality, or whose morality fails to acknowledge the rights of other members of society have no place in that society. It is for this express purpose that society has a justice system. It is disturbing that you do not understand that.
Your ignorance about how morality applies to society is terrifying. While your thoughts and opinions are your own, you do not have the absolute right to act on your own standards of behaviour where those actions affect others.
"Where have I advocated not to have morals"
Wherever you or your puppets have advocated ignoring the opportunity to make the moral choice.
"You have not stated which source supports your view …"
Yes I have, explicitly and repeatedly. I've done so again in this very response.
"You are a bigot by definition!"
No, merely intolerant of bigotry itself.
"I have every right to acty on my own standards as long as tmy actions are within the law. "
My point exactly; you are limited by law, your standards HAVE to conform to those of society.
I too am all for freedom of expression. Unlike you however, I am also for free debate. What I am doing is criticising your poisonous attempt to suggest that bigotry such as yours and that of Cathy should not be challenged.
Convince me apathy is a superior moral code – give up on this argument and take the moral high ground. I dare you :P
You (via your puppets) have advocated apathy several times already. E.g.:
"I do not care about the legally held views of businesses or their politics ."
" I also happen to be against abortion but if I found out that Esso's (the cheapest)CEO is pro abortion, I would not feel compelled to get petrol somewhere else"
I'm not actually asking you to explain why you think it is superior, I'm simply calling you out on your advocacy of apathy.
I see I can now add "dishonest" to that charge, unless you now wish to start cutting your puppets' strings.
Perverted is a very morally subjective term, so because of this and the fact that I haven't once mentioned sexual practices it is not clear which practices you are referring to.
Which moral values have I asked you to believe?
Where have I suggested you should not express your views? On the contrary, I am advocating that one expresses views and even more than that, ACT on them rather than "not care".
Selective apathy is, however, still apathy. It is naive to ignore the actions of some of the largest entities in society who are in a position to have the most impact.
In contrast, choosing to post here in a forum which you are hostile to is a very selective and notable action. You are thus not "merely" stating your opinion in that context.
To answer your second point, yes I did; persuading others was the entire point. They were free to listen or to ignore me. I find it unlikely you are genuinely struggling with that concept since you yourself are here evangelising your own anti-gay views and attempting to manufacture a strawman "free speech" argument when I debate you.
I've already answered your last point in an earlier post. I have also illustrated where you have advocated apathy. You have just done so again.
If you are simply going to continue to ignore my responses and restate the same questions then save yourself some time as I will simply direct you to my earlier posts.
1) I am calling you out on your apathy to your OWN view, not my view.
2) Show me where I have stated or implied you have no moral code. My criticism is with you advocating a (now selective) suspension of morals.
3) I answered this same point 23 hours ago.
4) I have stated no moral views on homosexuality. You are creating another strawman argument.
Replies 1-3 have been given multiple times, so I shall not respond to these specific questions any further. You need to develop your argument.
It is laughable to falsely claim I am not addressing your points where you have demonstrably dodged several challenges to your statements and claims;
* Which moral values have I asked you to believe?
* Where have I told you to abide by MY morals?
* Why should we be be tolerant of intolerance?
* Convince me apathy is superior to a moral choice
* Where have I suggested you should not express your views?
I assert you have not answered because you CANNOT. They were false claims and bluster.
There is no need to qualify the statements since
a) the first is already qualified by the phrase "in this thread to date"
b) the second is qualified by the premise of the previous sentence "You seem to be trying to …" and is a conclusion clearly dependant on it.
Again you are attempting to move the goalposts away from my stated contention. Having said that I have already responded as to the source of my own morality, and expressly stated it does not come from authority.
Legality has nothing to do with subjective morality, that was the entire point (which you seem to have missed).
No dishonesty on my part: you originally asked if I "practice[sic] what I preach" and I answered this. Repackaging scenarios is not a new question. In the spirit of saving your head exploding, I haven't driven a car for over a year out of choice concerning matters including the environment.
So I reminded you of questions you have avoided and your response is to avoid some more. What a singularly pointless debating technique.
You will note your "reply" does not list any morals that I have asked you to believe, per the question.
You will also note that your "reply" makes a new and untrue claim; I have made no such assertion. You keep repeating this misapprehension and I have corrected it each previous occasion.
You have then skipped the remaining questions and irrelevantly repeated an earlier flawed statement which again I have already corrected. To remind you, you cannot claim to have absolute (i.e. unlimited) right to behave as you will while – as you now admit yourself – you are limited by law.
Your "argument" has devolved into a bizarre spiral of repeated failures; I suggest you take some deep breaths before posting and try to work out exactly what your purpose in continuing is, or you are just wasting both our time.
Another ridiculous and dishonest claim. It seems I am forced to repeat myself yet again: "Repackaging scenarios is not a new question." Do you genuinely not agree that your new scenario still falls under this original question of whether "practice[sic] what I preach"? Were you really unable to deduce from my answer that a car that is not driven requires no fuel?
In debates between grown-ups there is no obligation to answer the potentially infinite "scenarios" that illustrate any given point, for the simple reason it is terribly tedious and time-wasting to do so and it doesn't advance the debate. Your's is a classic tactic frequently used by theologians and politicians (for example) to manufacture an argumentum ad nauseam that you may recognise as "filibustering."
By contrast I have posed- and even listed for your convenience – several direct questions which you have not addressed. The horse is alive and kicking since you keep running away from it.
Again, I refer you what has already been said. If you give it a teensy bit of thought you'll see that this particular question is irrelevant since it is simply a rehash of a question I have already answered.
If this really bothers you, then how about this; I'll hold my answer hostage until you respond to the several direct questions you have already failed to address. Sound fair?
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IMLAY CITY – Imlay City – a Michigan town known for its Vlasic Pickles production facility – was chosen as one of nine Michigan cities to receive a Downtown Infrastructure Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The city was given $479,500 in order to provide improvements to its streetlights and parking in the downtown area. It also has an additional $204,500 in matching funds to work with for the upgrades.
"Improving our downtowns will help ensure the continued vitality of communities and strengthen our ability to attract and retain young professionals and small businesses," Gov. Rick Snyder said in a written release.
MEDC president and CEO Michael Finney said that the grants will continue the organizations drive toward creating employment opportunities and bringing new businesses to Michigan.
"The DIG program is an important resource that helps communities promote new business development and job creation," Finney said. "We are pleased to work with city officials to make these projects a reality."
All nine of the projects are located in what the state calls "traditional downtowns." The projects are expected to be completed within one year, with each incorporating innovative design elements.
The program is intended for Michigan non-entitlement communities – specifically low to moderate income communities that do not receive funding directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Projects must benefit the entire community to be eligible for the funding.
Aside from Imlay City, the state also awarded grants to Croswell, Grand Haven, Hart, Iron River, South Haven, Tawas City, Fowlerville and Lyons.


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At Home in the Woods…Every Week is a NEW Experience.
Our mentoring approach creates unique Programs by asking the kids, "what are your PASSIONS?" Then we build on that; we co-create a powerful week for all. Participants continue coming back year after year, and even for the whole summer!
NEW THIS YEAR! LITs will have the opportunity to become Wilderness First Aid certified! Register ASAP before the waitlist starts!
Favorite activities include:
- just being in the woods all day;
- carving with a knife;
- coalburning & making a spoon;
- weaving reed mats;
- fire building;
- learning to use a hatchet;
- wild edibles;
- making fish hooks;
- learning how to locate a "lost" person;
- learning about cordage;
- making tools, playing group games, tracking
- playing the games–Camouflage, The Hunted, Flash Flood, Fox Step;
- listening to nature;
- hanging out at the pond catching minnows and toads
- …being an LIT is teaching and learning at the same time. We found deerbones and did trekking
- And from one happy camper's evaluation form, he said he liked all the activities!
These Camps comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the Conway Board of Health.
Click here to register.
ALL Summer Camps (Leader in Training, At Home in the Woods, Way of the Scout and Hunter-Gatherer) are held in Conway, MA.
All weeks are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EXCEPT JULY 4 WEEK–Tuesday, 7/5-Friday, 7/8.
At Home in the Woods 2016
Over the last few years, At Home in the Woods Programs fill quickly; please be sure to register early (and your non-refundable deposit will hold the spot)!
June 20-24: At Home in the Woods SC1, ages 7+
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July 5-8 (Tuesday-Friday): At Home in the Woods SC3, ages 7+ ($252-$300, sliding scale, for 4 days)
July 11-15: At Home in the Woods SC4, ages 7+
July 18-22: At Home in the Woods SC5, ages 5 to 7 AND 7+
July 25-July 29: At Home in the Woods SC6, ages 7+
August 15-August 19: At Home in the Woods SC7, ages 7+
(As weeks fill, we will note **FULL** and will start waitlists for those Programs.)
Unless noted, all weeks are $315-$375, sliding scale, per child per week ($150 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration)
- Leader in Training 2016–July 5-8 (Tuesday-Friday): Leader in Training*, ages 12+. $252-$300, sliding scale, per child (FOR 4 DAYS) ($150 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration).
* Leader in Training: Specifically for those interested in becoming a peer mentor (see below for more)
- Way of the Scout—August 1-5, ages 10+ (pre-requisite: child must attend At Home in the Woods or an Earthwork Programs weekly seasonal Program prior to attending). $380-$430, sliding scale; $150 nonrefundable deposit required.
- Hunter-Gatherer—August 8-12, ages 12+. $315-$375, sliding scale; $150 nonrefundable deposit required.
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To get an idea of what happens during Earthwork Programs Summer Program, read about A Day in the Life of an Earthwork Camper.
*Leader in Training Camp offers the opportunity for preteens and teens to practice their wilderness skills as well as learn how to peer mentor. Mentoring is much more than simply teaching knowledge or skills. As peer mentors, preteens and teens will lead younger participants to conclusions through the art of questioning. They spark passion, develop the need and/or desire to know, ask leading questions and then offer resources to gain answers and understanding. Upon completion of the LIT week, participants are assessed and may have the opportunity to attend any or all At Home in the Woods Programs as an LIT for half price! There are LIMITED spots for LITs at each At Home in the Woods week (ONLY 2/WEEK RECEIVE LIT DISCOUNT)…so be sure to register early!
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(My daughter) feels more empowered and able to solve problems.
At Home in the Woods has shown my son a path to his inner light. (He) is truly himself in the loving care of this program. The counselors are amazing guides.
..love of the woods, being in the woods, relaxation in the woods
What an amazing week! Loved seeing my daughter's confidence increase in just five days. Her happiness at the end of every day was a gift. Wish we could do more sessions.
(My son) is so engaged, so relaxed, so tired, so dirty-; he's having the best week!
He learns skills that empower him, and he gets to be out in nature.
I recommend this program frequently!
He gained confidence in being in the outdoors and in his skills as a responsible contributor. He found that there are things he likes to do by himself in the woods and he really felt a sense of accomplishment through fire building and carving. He worked on his collaboration skills.
We were impressed with how well the staff understood and related to the kids.
My younger son is definitely attending next year!
…helped her confidence about interacting with other kids.
He was very excited to share with us.
(My son) did not want the week to end, which is also significant since this is his first year in camps, and he was a bit resistant to them initially.
…allowing kids to explore nature and learn valuable information about some of the uses of plants.
He continues to increase his self-confidence and independence, as well as actual physical skills and knowledge. A program like yours where the instructors meet the child where they are and are not pressuring them, and where the goal is to improve, not meet a certain benchmark, and where the child feels welcome and secure are of immeasurable. Thank you!
After the program, he has mentored his younger brother with carving and safety procedures.
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This week, he'll do it all over again, including a stop in Beaverton on Thursday. Pacelle, the president of the Humane Society of the United States, is not shy about addressing issues that are important to his organization. He talked about factory farms, wolves, the role of the Humane Society, and the current political climate. His comments have been edited for brevity and clarity.
On the proposed "Ag gag" laws that would prevent activists from taking undercover photos and videos at factory farms:
"These bills are an attempt to close the curtain and hide evidence of the extreme confinement of animals. ... There's never been any evidence of doctoring or manipulating the videos. They only document what's happening on the farm. (Animal mistreatment) is often tied in with food safety issues."
On the provision allowing removal of wolves in the northern Rockies from the endangered species list that was included in the federal spending bill:
"We're terribly disappointed that this wasn't debated or discussed but was tucked into an (unrelated) bill in the dead of night."
On wolves being demonized and seen by some as symbols of federal intervention:
"There's a reason why wolves and grizzlies were extirpated in the last century. (For some people) they threaten our status as the top player in the food chain. ... Some people want no wolves at all, and some people want them confined to national parks. Wolves are wide-ranging and smart, and some people don't like those attributes in species (other than humans)."
On what the Humane Society does:
"It's not restricted to dogs and cats. There's so many animals at risk due to human actions. ... There are a lot of organizations that put their resources into animals in crisis, and that's great, but there's a need to work on prevention and work with public policy and educate the public on a national level."
On whether the political situation has changed in the past six months:
"In Missouri, the Republican-controlled Legislature overturned (a ballot measure restricting puppy mills). They want to roll back something the public voted for just a few months earlier. ... Some agribusiness industries see it as a slippery slope. Any animal reform is seen as ultimately a threat to their interests. Puppy mills are factory farms for dogs, and they don't want to see that stopped."
On public opinion:
"I think people want animals treated humanely. The basic issue has been settled: Animal cruelty is wrong. The issue now is how to apply it consistently. We believe animal agriculture can be conducted in a more humane manner."
Pacelle discusses "The Bond" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
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The New Kashmir Anger
Over the centuries, Kashmir, nestled high in the Himalayas of the Indian Subcontinent, has nurtured several religions, dynasties and cultures. Since 1947, when India and Pakistan were carved out of erstwhile British India, the Kashmir valley has been a flashpoint for competing Indian and Pakistani nationalism, ambitious Kashmiri politicians and, since the late 1980s, religiously-motivated militants.
The huge number of people who have died in Kashmir since the insurgency began – at least 60,000 by one estimate – can make it difficult to appreciate the sanctity and value of each individual life that was lost.
The truth in Kashmir is elusive. Each attack, each act of violence, is recounted in at least three different versions. The militants say one thing. The government says something else. And average people have their own view.


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I just think it's irritating when people get the obvious gender of your baby wrong.
She has a feminine face.
I take her out to the store in a pink carseat, wearing a pink and white shirt, a pink hat, pink socks, covered in a pink blanket.
So why are there still people asking my if my child is a boy? -_-
With my first (I have four now), I was told by an old lady that she was going to call my son a 'her' because everyone should have a girl. I smiled and said nope. I am pretty sure she was senile anyways. I let her continue to call him a her. It made her happy.
i hate that! my daughter was in all purple and had a boy in her hair, and a lady saw aww he is cute. im like she is a girl. it upsets me!


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Robin Hoods bay is again another little fishing bay just off the north east coast. The name sadly has no reference to robin hood of sherwood forest and is a bit of a mystery. It was however profound as a smugglers bay in the 18th century. It is one of the larger bays in the area.
It again is another great place for fossling , being part of the dinosaur coast. But if your not satisfied with the rock pools, and views there is also the old coastguard station to visit. This is owned by the national trust and is a known visitors centre. The place has several educational exhibits including showing you how the coast was formed.
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Edward Hills III, a 17-year-old freshman to be at Morehouse College in Atlanta, hit the shot of a lifetime Friday.
Hills became only the second person to get a hole in one on No. 18 at Inverness Club.
The Cleveland resident used a driver on the 306-yard par 4.
On Sept. 30, 1998, Joe Horvath aced Inverness' famed closing hole.
Hills, who shot a 77, was playing Inverness to prepare for this weekend's 13th annual Chuck Cohen/TMGA National Invitational Golf Championship at Ottawa Park.
The event has a field of 60 high school and college, male and female minority golfers from 14 states.
After yesterday's first round, John Thornton and St. Francis de Sales standout Zachary Smith were tied at 70.
The best score among the girls was a 74 by Maggie Noel.
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WOODBURY — A Monroe Township man with two prior drug convictions faces a five-year prison term after pleading guilty Monday to illegal possession of a .12 gauge shotgun and two handguns.
Terrance M. Barnum, 39, of Glassboro Road, pleaded guilty to violation a second-degree weapons statute that prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from possessing a gun.
Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for Jan. 6.
Barnum was arrested during execution of a search warrant in June 2010 at his residence in which the shotgun and handguns — and a small quantity of cocaine — were found in his bedroom. During his plea, Barnum acknowledged to Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Dana Anton that he had a prior drug distribution conviction, which makes it illegal for him to lawfully possess a weapon. Barnum was convicted in 2000 and 1994 for narcotics distribution.


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KENTWOOD -- Firefighters spent about an hour battling a blaze in a vacant mobile home Wednesday night. No injuries were reported in the fire at 4985 Madison Ave. SE.
Crews responded to heavy flames coming from the rear of the home around 9:51 p.m., fire officials said.
The cause of the blaze was unknown, and no damage estimate was available.


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"Harold Ramis, the creative force behind such enduring Hollywood comedies as 'Ghostbusters,' 'Animal House,' 'Vacation' and 'Groundhog Day,' has died, the Chicago Tribune is reporting," writes Mike Scott. "The 69-year-old Ramis' death today (Feb. 24) comes after a long illness, the paper reports."
"Animal House," "Meatballs," "Caddyshack," "Stripes" and the list goes on. Which Ramis movie do you remember most?
Our social media feeds lit up with Ramis' friends and fans remembering this iconic comedian who influenced the careers and comedic tastes of so many.
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White is usually averse to any kind of media attention, but he was a good sport for this satirical sit-down with the Comedy Central host. The Detroit-to-Nash Vegas (watch the video) transplant was greeted with questions like "What does it feel like for you to be across from me right now?" and "What is it like working with Jack White? I hear he's a primadonna."
Colbert suggested that White license his music for advertising for "that sweet advertising cash" and pitched the idea of using "Seven Nation Army" in Dannon yogurt commercials.
"Yum, yum, yum-yum-yum, yummmm-yum...no, I'm not feeling it," White said. "What's your obsession with yogurt?"
Colbert also tried to goad White into some Bob Seger sing-alongs, painfully running down some of the rocker's best-known hits. Check out the full video below -- which, by the way, is Colbert's first of three.


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Houston is only a six-hour drive (two tanks of gas each way!) or an hour flight. And once there, you can find scads of things to do for cheap -- or free. Check out a few highlights on a list of 33 attractions for $2 or less that's been put together by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Freebies include the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, open daily, and the Sam Houston Boat Tour, free 90-minute round-trip cruises along the Houston Ship Channel.
The Miller Outdoor Theatre hosts free productions March to October, with the Houston Shakespeare Festival's "Julius Caesar" scheduled for Aug. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9, and an Aug. 22 concert of music from the big band era.
The Water Wall, at 2800 Post Oak Blvd., a 64-foot U-shaped fountain, is one of Houston's most photographed sites; its three acres are shaded by 180 oak trees, and you can picnic, stroll or play Frisbee.
The Buffalo Bayou , at 1113 Vine St., is a waterway with bridges, parks, walkways, night-lighting, views of the city skyline, and trails for canoeing, kayaking, hiking and biking.
Parking costs $2 at Traders Village flea market at 7979 N. Eldridge Road, but you'll likely be tempted to spend more in this enormous flea market covering 105 acres.
The Houston visitors Web site also highlights a few offbeat museums, such as The ArtCar Museum, at 140 Heights Blvd., nicknamed the "Garage Mahal." It features "artfully constructed cars, low riders and mobile contraptions, " and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free admission.
The Beer Can House , at 222 Malone, is a house decorated with 50,000 beer cans, preserved as a folk art gallery and workshop. You can see it from the street any time for free; admission to the grounds is $2 (admission to the interior of the house is $5), Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 1834 Southmore St., bills itself as the "largest repository of African-American military history in the world." It is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2.
Access the entire list at the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.


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Michigan won 11 games and a BCS game last year, but coaches deemed the season a failure because they didn't win a Big Ten title.
And they'll likely do the same this year, no matter how the season plays out.
The Wolverines (8-3, 6-1) officially were eliminated from playing in the Big Ten title game after Nebraska held off Iowa 13-7 on Friday.
The Cornhuskers (10-2, 7-1) are guaranteed at least a share of the Legends Division championship and a trip to Indianapolis to face Wisconsin for the Big Ten championship.
Michigan can still tie Nebraska for a divisional title with a win Saturday at No. 4 Ohio State 911-0, 7-0), but would lose the tiebreaker after falling last month in Lincoln. Its league title drought now is at eight seasons.
The Wolverines won't play in the Rose Bowl, but still can earn an at-large berth into the BCS. They were ranked 19th in the latest BCS standings, and must climb into the top 14 to become eligible.
Click here for a full breakdown on Michigan's BCS chances.
Kyle Meinke covers Michigan football for MLive.com. He can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com and followed on Twitter @kmeinke.
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LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft Thursday. Mingo was the first LSU player selected in what could a record-breaking draft for the school.
"They need pass rushers," Mingo said in a conference call with Cleveland media. "They needed someone to get to the quarterback and help the defense.
"I'm very excited. I'm a National Football League player and playing for a (city) that loves football."
Shortly after being picked, Mingo posted the following messageto his Twitter account:
"Can't be happier to join the @Browns! Tell me what it means to rock the #DAWGpound colors! #AboutOurColors @Tide #Spon"The pick was the first for the Browns under new owner Jimmy Haslam, CEO Joe Banner, general manager Mike Lombardi and head coach Rob Chudzinski. The selection of Mingo, who is 6-feet-5, 241 pounds, gives the Browns a pair of edge rushers at outside linebacker for the defensive coordinator Ray Horton's 3-4 defense. The Browns signed pass rush specialist Paul Kruger from the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens as a free agent last month.
"We just feel that building with character and speed and quickness that this was the player we wanted," Banner said. He also said the Browns probably would have traded down if Mingo had not been available.
Chudzinski said the team had a good conversation with Mingo, who was a "unanimous type of person" when it came to recommendations by the scouting department.
See video of Banner and Chudzinski discussing Mingo pick here.
"The freak factor is a huge reason he's here because the production was just OK," said ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, who rated Mingo No. 9 on his Big Board. "His athletic
gifts allow him to overcome lacking some 'football skills' coaches want. Has survived without taking on a lot of blocks, for instance. His ceiling is the sell."
Mingo had eight sacks and 15 tackles for loss during the 2011 season but tailed off last year to 4.5 and 8.5, respectively. Mingo played in a four-man rotation and was often asked to play a read-and-react style rather than rush the passer every down.
"I can promise you this: he's a very explosive edge-rusher," said LSU defensive line coach Brick Haley. "He's probably going to be one of the best in the league. The thing people don't realize is that the year before that, he had a great year in sacks and teams aren't stupid. They're going to game-plan for you. They had backs chipping him and tight ends staying in to block him. It allowed other guys like Sam Montgomery (17 sacks the past two seasons) to have the one-on-ones."Mingo played linebacker in high school at West Monroe where he was a Class 5A All State player. He was also CLass 5A state champion in the 400-meter dash.
Mingo was the second pass-rush specialist picked as Detroit took BYU's Ezekiel Ansah one spot before him. It was a bit of a surprise as most mock drafts had Mingo slipping to the New york Jets with the No. 9 pick.
LSU could have as many as 13 players picked in the draft after having that number invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in February. The most LSU players picked in one season is eight in 1948. The Tigers had seven players selected twice (2004 and 2006).
Barkevious Mingo File
Defensive end/Outside linebacker
6-5, 241
Strengths: Pass rush skills and explosiveness make him tough to defend. Lean build but stronger than he looks. Great speed for running down plays from behind but also good first-step quickness for getting upfield. Ideal position is weakside outside linebacker in a 3-4 set.
Weaknesses: Wasn't productive as a junior and not polished as a defensive end or linebacker. Too light to play end in a 4-3 and not much chance to bulk up. Has trouble coming off blocks after initial pass rush move
Career stats: 40 games, 15 starts, 119 tackles, 15 sacks, 29 tackles for loss.


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The Massif de la Vanoise, a rugged set of mountains east of Chambéry, rises to heights of over 3500m, and offers challenging routes for skiers, particularly along the steep slopes of the Isère valley. The glacier-capped southeast quadrant of the Vanoise forms the Parc National de la Vanoise, where hikers will find some of the most spectacular GR trails in France. The easiest road access to the Massif is from Chambéry or Grenoble, although driving the winding and precipitous old highways from Annecy or Chamonix is an adventure in itself.
The A43 from Chambéry cuts between the Massif des Bauges to the north and the Vanoise to the south, following the path of the lower Isère River as it flows down from Albertville. Following the river by road from here involves a 180km journey south, north and south again back to its source high in the mountains near the Col de l'Iseran (2770m), close to the Italian frontier. From Albertville, the N90 climbs southeast along the bends of the Isère River for 50km to Moûtiers, the turn-off for the massive Les Trois Vallées ski region. At Moûtiers, the river course swings northeast and following it will lead you to Bourg-St-Maurice, the town at the midpoint of the upper Isère valley. At Séez, a couple of kilometres further east, the road comes to an important junction: the N90 continues to climb steeply towards the Col du Petit St-Bernard (2188m), while the D902 heads south towards Val d'Isère.


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Peter Parler
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|Peter Parler
Self-portrait in St. Vitus Cathedral, circa 1370-1379.
|c. 1330
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Holy Roman Empire, in present-day Germany
|13 July 1399
(aged 68–69)
Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia, in present-day Czech Republic
|German, Bohemian
|Known for
|Architecture, sculpture
|Notable work
|St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Frauenkirche in Nuremberg
Peter Parler (Latin: Petrus de Gemunden in Suevia, Czech: Petr Parléř, (c. 1330, Schwäbisch Gmünd – July 13, 1399, Prague) was a German-Czech architect, best known for building Saint Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge in Prague, where he lived from about 1356.
His father, master builder Heinrich Parler (the name deriving from "parlerius", speaker and head of the masons), had moved to Schwäbisch Gmünd from Cologne, to lead the reconstruction works of the Holy Cross parish church. Members of the large Parler family worked in construction works around all of Europe.
Peter Parler became the master mason of Saint Vitus Cathedral in 1352, after the death of its original architect, Matthias of Arras. Apart from the cathedral, he was the main designer of the New Town of Prague and built Charles Bridge and its towers. In the Royal Palace of Prague Castle, Parler built the All Saints' Chapel. After the fire of 1541 it was redecorated in the Baroque style. He was a Master sculptor, he designed the gargoles of St Vitus Cathedral! Giving ornamentation to the original Design by Mathias Arras[1] He was apparently the architect of the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) built in the market square of Nuremberg, to replace the synagogue torn down in the pogrom of 1349 following the plague. Between 1360-78 Parler built the chancel of the St. Bartholomew church in Kolín. He died in Prague in 1399, and was buried in the St Vitus Cathedral. His work was continued by his sons Wenzel and Johann.
Asteroid 6550 Parléř, discovered in 1988 by Antonín Mrkos, was named in his honour.
Madonna and Child (c. 1375-1380), National Museum in Warsaw
St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle, South portal
Tracery- Dome by Peter Parler in St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle
See also[edit]
- ^ Peter Demitz; Prague in Black and Gold
- Joseph Neuwirth: Peter Parler von Gmund. Dombaumeister in Prag und seine Familie.
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As part of the North Collins Homecoming Day celebration, the Varsity Club held an Alumni Soccer Game. Despite the rainy conditions, 35 players graduating from as far back as 1981 participated in the event. In the end, the Odd Year (Black) team was victorious against the Even Year (White) team with a score of 4-3. Scoring for the Black Team were Adam Wittmeyer with two goals and Stan Tezyk and Brandon Wilczynski with one goal each. Scoring for the White Team were Jeff Silagyi, Nic Quiter and David Spicola.
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The North?Collins Varsity Club held an Alumni Soccer?Game recently as part of the Homecoming festivities.
Playing for the Black Team were:
Andy Martin (1981), Brett Martin (2011), Ron Dole (2009), David Silagyi (2001), Megan Skowronski (2003), Sean McGrath (2011), Stan Tezyk (1995), Linda (Martin) Klawon (1983), Brandon Voss (2007), Amy (Kehr) Lantaff (1999), Michelle Gugino (1995), Roselle Gugino (2005), Marty Niefergold (1983), Kyle Hoffman (2005), Tom Bucco (1983), Aron Ayers (2005), Adam Wittmeyer (2011), and Mike Motak (2011)
Playing for the White Team were:
Jeff Silagyi (2000), Casey Bucco (2010), Troy Gier (2008), Anthony Considine (2012), Brandon Luther (2012), Cynthia Nelson (2012), JoAnn (Martin) Sherman (1986), Kayla Kron (2012), Nic Quiter (1996), Ashley Slaght (2010), Janel Eppolito (2006), Michael DeLisle (1996), Kaitlyn Stetz (2012), Stevie Ray Foit (2010), David Spicola (2006), and Moe-McAuley-Hummel (1994)
Due to the great turnout, the Varsity Club plans to make this an annual event.
The North Collins Varsity Club would like to thank everyone who came out to play or watch the game.


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Groupon ad shows that "wait-and-see" can beat "jerk-the-knee"2011-02-08
Posted on February 8, 2011 11:02 am by Shel Holtz | Advertising | Social Media
One of the great benefits of the real-time web—instant feedback—is also one of its hazards. People react oh-so-quickly to anything that tweaks them the wrong way. Circumspection and patience are words that may vanish from the lexicon. On the other hand, we now know what hundreds of thousands of knees jerking simultaneously sounds like.
It happens when companies introduce new logos, start blogging or tweeeting, or make acquisitions. With few facts and a gutful of emotion, we rip into what we see, often jumping on a bandwagon already teetering under the weight of the me-too crowd. The Judgment Rush is so fast it makes the Gold Rush look downright glacial by comparison.
The latest example (unless something has happened while I've been occupied writing this post) is the Groupon commercial that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl. To read the savage criticisms, you'd think that Groupon pranked the Dalai Lama rather than point to the challenges facing Tibet as a segue into a pitch for the company's services, using a Chicago-based Tibetan restaurant as an example.
(Groupon actually aired three commercials—the Tibet spot with Timothy Hutton, one on the rainforest with Elizabeth Hurley and a third promoting the save-the-whales effort with Cuba Gooding, Jr. And while all took the same approach, the Tibet spot is the one that generated all the heat.)
To be fair, the commercial does minimize the suffering in Tibet. It's interesting, though, that while the backlash in the U.S. was severe enough to bring Groupon's unsubscribe service to its knees, the Chinese saw it differently, reacting harshly to the characterization of Tibet as a country where "the people are in trouble and the very culture is in jeopardy."
But it's also worth examining the real fallout from the ad, paid for by a company that has its roots in social causes and continues to be a standout when it comes to corporate social responsibility:
- The ad resulted in 50,000 new customers joining Groupon, according to MDC Partners Chairman and CEO Miles Nadal, which owns ad creator Crispin Porter. CNBC quotes Nadal saying, "(Groupon has) over 50,000 new customers that have come on board since the ad ran, so its actually drawing the kind of business performance that we expected it to." If you don't measure the success of a communication based on the objectives you set for it, how do you measure it?
- The subsequent coverage of the fallout from the ad has led far more people to learn about Groupon's socially-conscious roots than would ever have known about it otherwise. Virtually every article covering the kerfuffle recounts the company's origin as The Point, a service designed to support the success of non-profit campaigns. The company will probably wind up with a better reputation in the long run as a result of the commercial, not a worse one.
- Can you name one effort that has heighened awareness of the crisis in Tibet more than the commercial that offended so many people? As Huffington Post blogger Disgrasian noted, "...after they aired that Super Bowl ad about Tibetans-being-oppressed-but-who-gives-a-shit-when-we-can-save-money (above), we're actually talking about Tibet today. And when's the last time anyone talked about Tibet? At a Bjork concert in 2008? Groupon's made Tibet hip to talk about again! I mean, sure, talk is cheap, but so are things you buy with Groupons!"
Within hours of the ad airing, the blogosphere was filled to brimming with posts about what Groupon needed to do to correct the situation. Some of the advice was good, even great, but Groupon didn't need the help, thanks very much. They've been promoting the fact that the ad was tied to The Tibet Fund; Groupon is matching donations up to $100,000. The Tibet Fund wasn't the only NGOs to lend their support to the campaign; others included Greenpeace, buildOn, and the Rainforest Action Network.
The company has also been
blogging actively and engaging in the conversation by throwing out kick-starters like this:
When we think about commercials that offend us, we think of those that glorify antisocial behavior – like the scores of Super Bowl ads that are built around the crass objectification of women. Unlike those ads, no one walks away from our commercials taking the causes we highlighted less seriously. Not a single person watched our ad and concluded that it's cool to kill whales. In fact—and this is part of the reason we ran them—they have the opposite effect.
I'm not suggesting the ads were not ill-conceived. But the result isn't as devestating as so many hurried to predict, partly because Groupon's heart was in the right place, partly because there were unintended consequences (like greater awareness), partly because some people actually liked the ads and partly because, like them or not, they led a boatload of people to become Groupon customers.
Waiting to see how things shake out rather than reacting immediately can be an excellent strategy.
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Hushville placement rejected by BM org
Hushvillian leaders are appealing but pending that I suppose I'll be looking at other quiet places to camp like the walk-in zone.
Your thoughts on relatively quiet places to camp in BRC are appreciated.
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Bummer about the lack of placement. I am waiting to see a) if the lobbying to get Hushville placed works, b) seeing what Hushville does for a plan B, and finally c) working out our own plan B for the few of us that want to camp near each other (three clumps of us so far). I am thinking that I would look in the vicinity of other camps that have similar no noise no impact ideas, like Alternative Energy Zone.ReplyDelete
Not sure if you would look to Comfort and Joy, or the Down Low Club. Those may end up being noisy, nice to visit places, but not a good place to sleep.
I can't imagine what you posted that got moderated by a blogspot admin. Must have been pretty, um, interesting.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJul 20, 2011, 10:48:00 PM
oh no that was just me, I'd posted a comment, then realized I was saying the same thing as the original post so I deleted it and for some reason it left that trailReplyDelete
Well, problem solved. It happened like this a couple of years ago too, so I figured wait and see was the best strategy. I am thinking with the smaller size, we may camp across the F street from Hushville, and help alleviate some of the crowding. If enough of us do the same, it will be like an extension of Hushville.ReplyDelete


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France: Gay rights campaigner, 18, left brain dead after far-right attack
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This is a shocking event.
My heart goes out to his family and friends and I hope that those responsible are found and feel the full weight of the law.
This animals need to be punished , really disgusting and as for this woman from the far right she's as much to blame !
I love how these people spew hatred from the very core of their being and then act indignant when you suggest their words are spurring on others.
Pls, sign to support equal marriage in Romania:
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Enrique, I empathise with you but, you are posting on an article of someone getting beaten badly, this is not the right place.
I don't. Although i support his cause, that website seems dodgy- as if they are begging to steal your information.
"Making this kind of association is scandalous, I'd like to know very much who this witness is," Le Pen said.
I'll bet you would, dear. I'll bet you would…
"Making this kind of association is scandalous, I'd like to know very much who this witness is," Le Pen said. 'You have no proof at all."
What shameless garbage. I'm sure you would like to know, no doubt so you could send the boys around to "have a word", eh Le Pen?
Bloody hell, PN, you might have had the decency to proof-read the headline.
An abominable crime. My deepest sympathies for his family and friends.
Amazing how the right wingers distance themselves right away. I'm now waiting for Frigide Barjot and her gang of hate-mongers to respond. It's quite conceivable the perpetrators of this crime marched in Manif Pour Tous! Of course they flee like rats from a sinking ship. Disgustingly vile. It's a pity France abolished the guillotine.
How appalling, the poor kid. What on earth is going on in France? It's the last Western European country I'd have thought such homophobic violence would flare up in.
Sadly the far right has always had a foothold in French democracy. Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and homophobia all raise their heads there from time to time, more so than here in the UK.
This poor young guy and his poor family. One can only hope this shocks the French nation into combating the extremists that the anti-equality campaigns have emboldened into violence. If not, even if these three are caught there will be other attacks.
My heart breaks for this young man and his family. Now where are the hate mongers the Cardinal of Paris and Madam Frigid? You should be ashamed of yourselves for encouraging this violence.,
My heart goes out ot the family and friends of Clement.: :( May his spirit crossover peacefully.
These far right pigs need to be put down!!. Why should the LGBT community be picked on by the far-right for the economic problems ???
Le Pen and her minions are nothing more than evil thugs, whom are adding the economic collapse by encouraging unrest which puts off job creators from France.
The Front National must answer for their crimes !!! In order to prevent hate crimes like this happening again.
"it is the latest violent homophobic attack to have taken place in France in recent months."
I think you should be more careful about what you write … we don't have enough informations to assert that it is a homophobic attack … he was mainly a student union activist and a anti-facist activist.
I'm gay and I support gay rights but this is misinformation!
This is the worst kind of homophobia. This poor boy and family. No words… just…ugh.
Awful news, my sympathy goes out to his friends and family, poor guy. Im quite sure there will be endless blaming of the gay marriage bill for "stirring" up things from the far right, and it doesnt look like they are going to accept responsibility for this vile act. Wonder if the french can reopen Devils Island for these scum, a bit of Papillon style beheading would do wonders for them…
I agree that this crime is abominable, and it touched the whole country. However, it has been said absolutely nowhere that Clément was linked in any way to the LGBT community. He was part of a left-wing action group against violences from far-right activists, and this is why he was recognized by his attackers. I know my country is becoming sadly famous for its growing homophobia, but let's not see it everywhere or make too quickly links that don't exist.
I won't be popular for seeing this, but where in the story does it report how the student was identified as gay to his attackers?
"It is the latest violent homophobic attack to have taken place in France in recent months."
Back check here: the bold face lead says Clément was a 'gay rights campaigner'. But read the story. Nowhere does it tell us how his attackers knew their victim was gay.
I did research documenting this kind of thing in the states and this is NOT the way to report homophobic animus.
Perhaps they knew him to be gay and set out to kill him; it is also possible, given this story, that they did not know he was gay, only a ready victim for their hatred.
And in that case, it was fascists out to get someone, anyone.
I just saw an extensive item this on France24 lunchtime news and there was absolutely no mention of him being gay or a gay rights campaigner. It was billed as a left winger attacked by skinheads from the far right.
I think it would have been important to mention that he was not only a gay rights activist, but also an anti-fascist activist. The two things are important to each other.
He was attacked for being an anti-fascist, why didn't you mention this PinkNews? :-( Is anti-fascism not important to you? :-(
I'm starting to think it's not… It's a real shame.
Whether or not their party members were directly involved is irrelevant. The anti-gay rhetoric they spout is largely responsible for attacks like this.
A few people appear to be saying that this is not a homophobic attack, I did some digging and found this.
There appears to be more to this story.
Thank you David. That is enlightening.
Whilst this poor young man may be gay, it appears that the attack may not have been entirely homophobic, but rather politically (fascist/anti-fascist) oriented.
We should be very careful not to overplay the victim card. That's the Christians job
Thank you for this contribution, David. I'm one of the folks being voted down above (together with two French nationals, it seems) for observing the PN reporter wasn't supported by his own facts. There was some poor editing here and too many people don't read carefully. That's where we, as minorities, get accused of prejudicing conclusions.
I know there is homophobic violence: I've experienced personally. I also know from my time doing civil rights field research, that one must check and re-check the facts, as best they can be determined before reaching for proof of a causal relationship between hate and crime.
This reporter didn't and he may have been off the mark.
Appeasement didn't work last time, it won't work again as these "people" don't respect others.
Only one solution – the same as last time – take the fight to their door.
I thought the French were open about sexuality. Does the rest of the world have a false impression about the French being a liberated bunch? I would expect this type of violence in response to gay marriage from the UK. As a nation, France should feel shame.
You missed the entire plot of Cage aux Folles then.
There is now blood on the hands of the retiring Bishop of Paris
I join all the comments made by sincere persons here, reacting with anger and sorrow -mourning over this bright and lovely boy ! It is our duty to cry. And I know you all do , inside your hearts and openly down your cheeks.
This crime is absolutely appalling! I hope that all those demonstrating against the love of same sex marriage hang their heads in shame. I hope that the religious nutters pray to their god for forgiveness.
Manif pour tous (sister group of JNR) , frigide barjot and the paris bishop must be partying at this news, they were warning and praying for violence and must be deliriously happy that this happened.
Le Pen, Farjot, Catholic Bishops, Boutin..all of you are responsible and should be held to account for your terrible doings in a court of law. They stirred up the pot knowing very well that the scraps on the bottom of this putrid stew of hate would add a dreadful seasoning. Now eat it and choke. Poor fella, lets hope his departure can lead to something positive, enough now!
As a French national, it still amazes me as to how deep this romanticised view of France is rooted in most foreigners minds. The reality can be a shock, and this latest incident involving the far right is only the tip of the iceberg. For the French, the BNP is a bit of a joke, insofar that from a political standpoint, it'd be considered a right wing party in France, not a far right party. People holding FASCIST sentiment in France are many, they are well organised and have more popular support, sadly that you might think. Especially in picturesque Provence, where they often hold local power with an iron grip.
Condolences to the family of Clément Méric. Words really seem inadequate at times of such unnecessary loss.
I am in France for some time every month with my French partner and I am sorry that I have observed what Blue has mentioned. Popular support for what many here would consider extreme ideas is more deeply embedded than I would like to admit. Even among our friends there are some who say shocking things about, for example, immigration. In the light of recent events in Paris it is not so surprising that my man is very reluctant to hold hands in public.
Thankfully most of our friends would be just as horrified as the rest of us about this latest attack.
The title is misleading. From what is published online in LeFigaro.fr, he was a brilliant young man, actively involved in students union and with a passion for many political issues, not just gay rights.
He should not be portrayed as a gay rights activist and a martyr for the cause.
It is a very sad and disturbing story indeed, no matter what or who he was.
my heart goes out to clement and his family at this time. it is such a shame that his life ended so abruptly and all for sake of an argument. i personally cannot stand neo nazis they are all hate mongers and i hope those responsible are brought to justice and are made to feel the full wrath of the law.
I hope these pig filth who did this all die slow and agonizing deaths.
These Nazis, which we don't and will never tolerant in the UK, were incited by the Catholic church and other faith organisations. They ramped up the rhetoric and hate crimes increased, and these skinheads took that as a green light to murder an innocent boy. The churches must pay for their crimes, they must not be allowed to escape from secular justice by hiding behind their religion, just like they did with child abuse. This is the Catholic church oince again promoting hate against us and we need them brought to justice, finally, for this murder.
And other faith groups played their part too – they are also culpable.
Gulliver, buddy….when is murder EVER justified…..homosexual or not….?
Well, it's subjective … apparently .. because Hitler and the Nazi seems to think they were doing right, and Hitler said his faith inspired his actions – he was a Catholic.
But we know murder is never right, just like slavery – which religions once championed.
When was the last time ANYONE was beaten/assaulted/killed by a member of the Gay Community?
It defies logic. At the very least, you'd think the skinhead guys would be thankful that they'd have one less man to compete for a woman against – so much for Darwinism.
I fantasize about getting a gang of gay bodybuilders to roam about and harrass str8's – but none of my friends would ever stoop to being so low. Besides, we'd rather go dancing… and maybe therein lies the problem…
But this probably wasn't a homophobic attack per se. More an attack on a GROUP of ant-fascists. The report here is misleading
II was literally in tears hearing about Clement, as well as the cabaret dancer in Nice. I would have expected MORE from France in protecting its citizens. You skinhead fascist trash should be ashamed of yourselves. Marine, the woman from the far right, is as much to blame for the death of an 18-year old who she should have been protecting. This should not go unpunished. HEAR YE HEAR YE….someone's SEXUAL ORIENTATION is not an excuse for this type of behavior. JERKS!
It's not such a long while since I discovered first-hand that Paris is not the dreamland of Piaf, accordeons, and black berets that I was conditioned to think it was. And now we see that Paris can equal the most appalling crimes committed here in the UK, the USA, and elsewhere.
Nevertheless I still find this news deeply deeply saddening. We can only TRY to imagine the suffering of his family.
I doubt this would happen in the U.K – France is proving to have quite a savage streak.
You doubt it "would happen" Bob? It sounds like you don't follow the UK news closely.
Vicious attacks on gay men, and even lesbians, HAVE HAPPENED here in the UK, particularly in the last six months, as more and more homophobes have wriggled out of the woodwork due to the Same Sex Couples Bill.
Just look back through the PinkNews archives and you'll see all the accounts of such attacks here in the UK.
Whether Clement Meric was gay, a lgbt-activist, an anti fascist, or simply walking down the road and got picked at random, is to my mind very much beside the point – He was attacked and it was an attack carried out by anti-gay fascists. let's not start detract from the issue here. These people are out of control.
Another tragic loss. Bunch of bastards say they had no link to the murderers. Yeah right. Who are they trying to convince, decent society or themselves?
WOW!!! Arrest Frigide BArjot and Le Pen, among right wing Nazis who incite voilence against LGBT in France! This is truly devastating! We, Filipino LGBTs, condmened this acts of violence and hatred! Hollande, stand firm and use all your power to stop and put these perpetuators behind bars! Far-rights French Nazi are sickening not only the FRench society but the whole world! Too much blood! Justice should be deliver as soon as possible for the victim!
GO TO HELL!!! Le Pen and FN, you better not go here in America or will peel your skin off!
This poor young man and his family deserve all our love and suport .
Where the Catholic leaders and reliogious nuts? Why are they quiet about this violence???? TRULY SHAMEFUL! blood on their hands!
They aren't condemning it because I suspect some of them are secretly pleased – as sick in the head as they are. Blood is on their hands and it can never be washed off. They can never repent what they've done. And they should never be forgiven.
Those who attribute an escalation of violence against those denied equality to moves towards redress are no different from those who excuse the concentration camps on the basis that Jews, gay people, ethnic minorities (e.g. Romanies) and disabled people were 'different' and therefore inferior. Every voice raised in condemnation of extending rights that others take for granted contributes to the actions taken by fascists.
Are you listening Baroness Knight; Lord Carey; Lord Dannat; Rt Revd Justin Welby and assorted pseudo 'Christians' plus self-righteous politicians who apparently are only interested in representing those whom they 'approve' of? Although they may condemn violence, I find it unbelievable that they are unaware that their words could stir up latent hatred and be used as an excuse to take action, including murder.
This is not a homophobic crime . This is a heinous crime . He was not a gay right activist . Nothing to do with gay . Rest in peace
Can only say how very sad, and very angry I feel that this young life has been snuffed out by facism and intolerance.
My heart goes out to all who mourn his loss.
Fascism is a disease, stamp out it, RIP comrade! We won't rest until the fascist scum is gone
Like I keep saying…France never got rid of the infection of hate from World War 2 and the Nazi Occupation.
French good hearted people come together and shout loud "not in my name . There is space for us all…diversity adds to society"
Of the French people I know..They are open minded. I ask you to shout loud to protect others and not be quiet.
I'm starting to think we should have left France to the Germans.
Cowards. Beating up an 18 year old? :/
THEN IT IS CLEAR, once and for all. This bright and brave guy have participated in GAY RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS. ( I've seen pictures from last April.
How Horrible! This poor youth killed by ignorance and bigotry! He and his family are in my heart and prayers.
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