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Laws protecting crooked judges from criticism of their conduct while in office are to be reviewed. THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE of "Scandalising a judge or the judiciary", a law invoked to protect members of the judiciary from media reporting of corruption or public criticism of their dubious conduct in cases, are to be reviewed by the Law Commission of England & Wales, who are holding a consultation on the issue which can be downloaded here : Scandalising the Court consultation paper (pdf)
The similar offence of "murmuring judges" in Scotland, or scandalising judges or scandalising the judiciary, is a form of contempt of court but has rarely been used over the years. However, those reporting on the dodgy conduct of Scotland's judiciary have been known to occasionally be 'reminded' by elements of the legal establishment to "watch out" in case they fall foul of the law although as a search for stories on corrupt judges in Scotland returns, there is a healthy level of criticism of Scotland's judiciary.
Diary of Injustice recently investigated Scotland's judiciary, reporting on some alarming findings, here : CAREER CROOKED : Investigation reveals Scottish judges are CONVICTED CRIMINALS, Drunk Drivers,Tax Dodgers & alleged BENEFITS CHEATS & here : ALL THE LORD PRESIDENT'S MEN : Benefits cheats, drunk drivers & tax dodgers, yet identities of convicted Scottish judges to remain secret for now
During the course of the investigation, evidence emerged of improper relationships between Scottish judges & law firms, which have not been declared to litigants involved in cases where on several occasions, Sheriffs & even Senators of the Court of Session have ruled in favour of parties they have financial interests with which amazingly need not be declared under current judicial rules allowing highly paid Scots judges to keep their financial interests & private work a secret. However, to correct this, moves are also being made to file a petition at the Scottish Parliament calling for a Register of Judges interests, more of which will be reported soon by Diary of Injustice.
The offence itself, of scandalising a judge, or judges can be committed by doing or publishing anything that ridicules the judiciary to such an extent that it is likely to bring the administration of justice into disrepute, with scandalising the court defined in a one hundred & twelve year old case by Lord Russell of Killowen CJ in the case of R v Gray [1900] 2 QB 36, 40, as "any act done or writing published calculated to bring a Court or a judge of the Court into contempt, or to lower his authority".
The Guardian newspaper reports on the story, citing a recent use of the law against former Northern Ireland Minister Peter Hain MP, here : Scandalising a judge may no longer be an offence
The Law Commission's consultation is available here : Scandalising the Court. Readers are reminded the consultation closes on 05 October 2012. Readers should participate, and are encouraged to call for a similar review of laws in Scotland.
Status: Our work on scandalising the court forms part of our wide project on Contempt. Work on this aspect of contempt has been brought forward to tie in with the Government's consideration of the possible abolition of the offence under the Crime and Courts Bill.
A well-publicised case in spring 2012 highlighted the historic common law offence of scandalising the court. This offence covers conduct likely to undermine the administration of justice or public confidence in the administration of justice, where the conduct does not impinge on particular proceedings. Scandalising the court has been defined as "any act done or writing published calculated to bring a Court or a judge of the Court into contempt, or to lower his authority" (R v Gray [1900] 2 QB 36, 40, by Lord Russell of Killowen CJ). There has not been a successful prosecution for scandalising the court in England and Wales since 1931, although it has been used more recently in other common law jurisdictions.
The controversy surrounding this offence is in relation to:
the lack of clarity about both the conduct element and the mental element
the lack of clarity about the defences available
the justification for retaining such an offence in a well-established democracy, and
the compatibility of the offence with freedom of speech and the European Convention on Human Rights.
The consultation considers whether the current offence of scandalising the court should be abolished or, in the alternative, whether it should be retained but modified and, if so, how.
The consultation relates to our project on Contempt
Reference number: LCCP 207 Scandalising the Court consultation paper (pdf)


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Combined with weekly training sessions and games, the club continue to promote the game and provide the highest level of coaching and opportunities to our players. The club are delighted to be able to provide an additional weekly skills session provided by professional coaches both within and from outside the club at no extra cost to the player. We are delighted with the feedback from our skills sessions and the underage teams are already showing significant improvements in their individual skills and as teams.
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Folks, it's official. Amalie Benjamin is the captain of my heart. The driver of my soul. Everything that makes my mind go zing.
In what I thought would be The Year of the Cervasio, Amalie has swooped in and captured the title of Woman I'd Most Like to Drink a Few Beers with While Discussing That Part of My Brain that Says Signing Mike Lowell Right the F@#k Now Might Be The Best Thing We Ever Do. Everytime I hear her voice, see those glasses, watch that hair muss up gently in the Fenway breeze, it's like Christmas, my birthday, first dance at the prom and the release of the original, untinkered-with Star Wars films on DVD, all rolled up into one.
Her allure cannot be overstated, because it's so damned understated. At first glance, she's like that quiet girl who works in the library, the one you write off as uninterested and demure until you catch a glimpse of her hot pink thong as she bends over to replace a volume of Kierkegaard on the lower shelf. Then, before you know what's hit you, she's all in your head, messin' you up with uneasy thoughts of RISP, Ortiz's knee and tonight's line-up. And you're left there, watching her all-too-brief pre-game report dissolve into another Sully Mac commercial. And you feel that emptiness, that despair that no amount of Hazel, Jayme Parker or Kathryn Tappen can ever fill.
But I don't want it to end when the Sox take the field. I want more. I want to climb to the top of the Blue Hills with her and carve Curt Leskanic's face in the side of a large rock formation. I want to sit in what I'm certain is her modest but impeccably decorated apartment and drink Hamm's beer to the dulcet tones of Jerry Remy's pre-game broadcast. I want to walk with her, arm-in-arm, through the Common, handing out warm Schilling jerseys and Coco headbands to the homeless.
New York is in the house tonight. And as series go, they don't come any bigger. If we sweep 'em away, we could cancel their ticket to October. If they knock us around, they could set the wheels of our collapse in motion. It's a big frickin' set of games for us, Pablo, and if you aren't stocking up on beer and meat and ammunition then you're just not getting the point of all this. But somehow, I'm swelled with greater anticipation for what Amalie will be wearing on the pre-game show. When she'll drop her first Joba sighting on the Globe's Sox blog. When she'll turn away from Tina Cervasio, stare longingly into the camera, and sigh, "Red, oh Red, you f@#king spectacular moron. Come dirty me up with your intense Irish goofiness and utter lack of charm." And I'll be there, baby. ::Snaps fingers:: Just like that.
She's the goods people. Talented writer. Hotness defined. The sexiest eyeware since Joe Maddon and Tina Fey. Also, a much, much better kisser than Bob Ryan. At least I'm hoping.


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Sunday, December 13, 2015
Bank regulators told our credit risk adverse banks:
"If you take on Safe assets, we will allow you to leverage your equity and the support you receive from the society more than 60 to 1 times but, if Risky assets then you cannot leverage more than 12 to 1."
And that of course meant banks would be earning much higher risk adjusted returns on equity on assets perceived or made out to be Safe, than on "Risky" assets.
It was like telling children: "If you eat up your ice cream then you can have chocolate cake too but, if you eat spinach, then you must eat broccoli too.
And so banks built up excessive dangerous financial exposures to "Safe" assets, like AAA rated securities and loans to Greece, which detonated the crisis.
And so banks are reluctant to hold Risky assets, like loans to SMEs and entrepreneurs, which makes it impossible to get out of the crisis."
And, amazingly, most describe what happened and is happening with our banks in terms of deregulated entities and failed markets.


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|Nick Cave, London 1996. Copyright Anton Corbijn. Fotografiska.
- Fotografiska (photography)- "Anton Corbijn 1-2-3-4" (Sept 16th to Dec 4th), "Helene Schmitz- Transitions" (until Nov 13th), "The Autumn Salon" (Sept 30th to Nov 20th) and more! Generous opening hours, great location and restaurant as well.
- Moderna (modern art)- besides their permanent Collection, always with free admission, they have quite a few temporary exhibitions every season: "Comparative Vandalism" (until Feb 19th, 2017), "The New Human" (until March 5th, 2017), "Objects and Bodies at Rest and in Motion" (until Oct 23rd) and more.
Moderna Museet Stockholm, front, autumn © Photo: Moderna Museet/Åsa Lundén
- Millesgården (art & sculpture)- here you can visit sculptor Carl Milles' home, studio and gorgeous sculpture garden (my recent visit), as well as a museum with temporary exhibitions. Up next: Tove Jansson (Oct 22nd to Jan 22nd, 2017).
- National Museum (classic art and design)- this museum is currenly closed for renovations (opens again in 2018). In the meantime they have temporary exhibitions at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern: "Embodied. Ongoing Craft at the Fringe" (until Jan 15th, 2017).
Emma Linde, In på bara benen, 2008, detail. Photo Emma Linde. Kulturhuset.
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- Thielska Galleriet (classic art)- besides the great Thielska Collection with many Scandinavian artists, they have temporary exhibitions. This coming season: Maria Adlercreutz (Oct 8th to Feb 5th, 2017).
- Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde (classic art)- the home and art collection of Prince Eugen, also with temporary exhibitions. This season: "Salon painting?!" (until Jan 22nd, 2017) and "Cecilia Edefalk - Dandelion" (Oct 15th to Feb 12th, 2017).
The drawing room at Waldemarsudde. Photo by Lars Engelhardt.
- Liljevalchs (art)- closed for renovations, opens again in January 2017.
- Bonniers Konsthall (contemporary art)- "Insomnia" (Sept 24th to Jan 22nd, 2017).
- Sven Harry's Konstmuseum (classic & contemporary art)- home (replica) and collection of Sven-Harry Karlsson. This season's temporary exhibitions: "Porphyry- the Royal Stone" (Sept 28th to Nov 27th) and "Mia E Göransson- Ceramics" (Sept 28th to Nov 27th).
Candelabras in Porphyry for three candles. Photo by Per Myrehed.
Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum.


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Where do I start?
For most beginners, we recommend starting with the Utah Concealed Carry Course. If you are not interested in a Concealed Firearm Permit we recommend the NRA's basic pistol course. Both classes can be taken together at a discount rate. Either of these courses will provide a beginner with a basic knowledge of armed self defense, firearm safety, and other basic firearm skills. Even if you are not interested in getting a Concealed Firearm Permit we suggest that maybe you take the course for the training you will receive and then decided later if you wish to proceed to get your permit.
For more experienced shooters, the ASDI's Self Defense in the Home course is recommended or you can arrange for a customized private course.
What are Utah's CCW Requirements?
To obtain your concealed carry permit you must meet all of the following:
- Be at least 18 Years of age (18-20 year olds will receive the provisional permit)
- Complete the ASDI Concealed Firearm course, just $39.99
- Demonstrate pistol familiarity
- Pay required fees to the BCI and FBI (currently $53.25 for Utah residents and $63.25 for non-residents) for required background checks
- Must be able to pass an FBI background check with no felonies or violent crimes
What is the total cost of Utah Concealed Carry Permit?
The current total cost for the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is $108.24. This cost consists of our class fee of $39.99, $15.00 for a passport quality photo and delivery to the BCI, and $53.25 for FBI and State of Utah background checks. The background check fee is $63.25 for non-Utah residents making the total for a nonresident $118.24. The $15.00 fee referenced above is an optional service we provide that includes the required passport quality photo and delivery of your application to the Utah BCI. If you don't use that service the cost will be $93.24 plus the cost of the photo you purchase and the cost of mailing or delivering your application yourself.
How long are the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit classes?
All Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Classes are 4 hours long.
Does the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course include range time or a shooting qualification?
No, Utah does not require any range time or shooting qualification to get a Utah Concealed Weapons Permit. While the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit course does not include range time we highly recommend all students obtain additional live fire training from us or another qualified instructor.
Can I get a Utah Permit without being a Utah resident?
Yes, you can but it may require an additional step. If your home state honors the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit then you must first obtain a permit from your home state. If your home state does not honor the Utah permit then all you need to do is take a class just like Utah residents. The place to check for the most updated info on this is https://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/. You can also just see our map here, if your state is black on the map you won't need a permit from there first to get one Fromm Utah, if it is not you need to first get your home state's permit. Many of our students are from other states and just haven't gotten a Utah drivers license yet. In that case, you can get your temporary Utah Driver's license before or after taking your class and submit that with your application as long as the temporary ID has your photo.
Can I get a permit before I turn 21?
Yes, the legislature recently passed HB 198 which allows for persons age 18-20 to receive a provisional permit. The provisional permit will work the same way as the standard Utah Concealed Firearm Permit with one restriction, persons holding the provisional permit are restricted from carrying a firearm on or near private/public elementary schools or secondary school premises (K-12). HB 198 was signed by the Governor, it became law May 9th, 2017. All of our classes meet the requirements for the provisional and standard permits,18-20 year-olds may register for any of our upcoming classes. If you wish to get you permit as soon as possible we recommend that you take one of our classes and have us submit your application for you. Doing this will ensure you get your permit as quickly as possible. Click here for a list of upcoming classes.
If you are interested in getting your permit, but are not yet 21, click here and we will keep you updated on details regarding the provisional permit.
What is the Utah Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit?
In 2017 Utah passed HB 198 allowing for 18-20 year olds to obtain a Provisional Utah Concealed Carry Permit. This permit does the same things as the standard permit with two exceptions. A provisional permit holder may not possess a firearm on or about public/private elementary schools or secondary school premises (k-12). Also, the provisional permit expires on the holder's 21st birthday.
On or after the permit holder's 21st birthday they can apply for the Standard Utah permit. To apply they will follow all the normal steps of getting the Standard Utah permit. This includes submitting a complete application, fingerprint card, a new photo, copy of their driver's license, and a copy of their provisional permit. The copy of the provisional permit, as long as it isn't more than a year expired, will take the place of the normal class and they will not need to retake the class.
To help make upgrading to the standard permit easier we offer a service for just $20.00 that takes care of it all. All you need to do show up at the beginning of any of our classes close to your 21st birthday or up to 9 months after. There we will; fingerprint you, take your photo, walk you through the application, copy your driver's license and provisional permit, and take care of delivering your application to the BCI for processing. You won't have to take the class, you shouldn't be there for more than 15-20 minutes, and you will leave with nothing left to do to get your standard Utah Concealed Carry Permit. If you want a refresher on concealed carry and Utah law as part of the service you are welcome to sit in on the entire class, though it is not required to upgrade your permit.
Can I take a concealed carry class before I turn 18?
No, a concealed carry class is not considered valid unless taken on or after your 18th birthday.
Can you upgrade my provisional permit to the standard Utah permit?
Yes, to simplify this whole process we offer a $20.00 Provisional Permit Upgrade Service. Before your 21st birthday or up to 9 months after, just attend any of our classes. At the beginning of the class, a class administrator will help you complete the entire upgrade packet including fingerprinting you, taking your photo, and helping you through the application. The whole process shouldn't take more than 15-20 minutes. After your application packet is complete we deliver it to the BCI. At that point, you can head home or attend the class as a non-required refresher course.
Is a provisional permit required before I can obtain the standard Utah concealed carry permit?
No, the provisional permit is not like a learner's driving permit. You are not required to get a provisional permit prior to obtaining a standard concealed carry permit. If you are 21 or turning 21 within a year you can take a concealed carry class and apply directly for the standard permit on or after your 21st birthday. The provisional permit is for those who want to receive a concealed carry permit before they turn 21 years old.
Can I purchase a Handgun in Utah before I turn 21 years old?
Per 18 USC § 922(b)(1) a Federal Firearms Dealer may not sell a handgun to someone younger than 21 years of age. This includes gun stores, pawn shops, sporting goods stores, pretty much any retail location legally selling firearms. This does not mean as someone under 21 you cannot legally purchase a handgun in Utah. An 18 year old or older who is otherwise legally allowed to own a firearm can purchase handguns through a legal private sale. All of the above age restrictions also apply to ammunition typically used in handguns until you turn 21.
Where are classes held?
Classes are held in various cities and locations across Utah. Currently, we offer monthly classes in Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo, Cedar City, and St George. We do offer classes in other cities less frequently. We can also set up private classes in your home or business if you have a large group. To contact us regarding a private class click here.
How long until I receive my Utah Concealed Carry Permit after submitting the application?
After submitting your application to the BCI they will charge your credit card $53.25 ($63.25 for non-residents) or cash your check. They will usually charge your card about 1-3 weeks after receiving your application. Once you see your card charged or check cashed you should receive your Utah Concealed Firearm Permit 45-60 days later. If you are concerned that you have not received your permit please call the BCI. However, the BCI is very busy processing permits, please do not call until more than 60 days after your card has been charged. Utah BCI Phone Number: (801) 965-4445
Is there a "Drill Instructor" Mentality?
No, there is no "Drill Instructor" mentality. The environment of all ASDI classes is on in which everyone can learn and feel free to ask the question about the things they most want to know about.
What do I need to bring?
For all classes, you must bring a government-issued picture ID. Each class will have different requirements, please see your course's description for more information or contact us if you have specific questions. For the Utah Concealed Weapons Permit class just bring our drivers license.
Are there one-on-one classes available?
Yes, personal classes can be arranged as requested. Private classes can be arranged simply by clicking here or calling us at (801) 613-2734.
Are there group rates?
There are not pre-set group rates for classes but if you have a group of 8 or more feel free to contact us here or call us at (801) 613-2734.
Are there military discounts?
Yes, there are! We are very proud to support our military and first responders. At each Utah Concealed Weapons Permit class, we provided a $15.00 "photo and delivery service". Military and first responders can simply show an appropriate badge or ID at the class and receive that service free of charge. Thanks so much for your service!
What should I expect from my class at ASDI?
Expect to be treated with respect in a safe learning environment. Expect all of the teachers to be helpful and courteous. The instructors here at ASDI work hard to create a great learning environment, and that is why you will not see any sort of "Drill Instructor" mentality from any of them. Expect to have your questions answered and come away knowing the thing you didn't know that you didn't know.
How is safety on the range handled?
In the classroom, no live ammunition will be allowed. Dummy ammunition will be provided as needed in the classroom. Even with the firearms unloaded or using dummy ammunition the firearms will be treated as if they were loaded and all safe firearm handling rules will be followed by students and instructors. On the range, loaded firearms will be allowed under instructor supervision and limited based on the students' experience. Limited numbers of students will be allowed to shoot at the same time based upon how many instructors are present to supervise.
Why train with ASDI?
The reason you should train with ASDI is because firearms training is more than just marksmanship. Firearms training is about knowing what to do before, during, and after you use your firearm in self defense. Often time firearms training is about getting out of a situation without having to use your firearm. What it really comes down to is that when you are in a life or death situation you will not rise to the occasion you will fall to your highest level of training.
Are there classes for families?
Yes, we have courses for entire families that can be tailored to fit the ages and size of the families. At the end of these courses, the whole family will have a complete understanding of firearms safety, firearms handling, and the basics of how to fire a firearm safely.
Can my spouse attend if they already have, or do not want the Utah Concealed Carry Permit?
In this case, your spouse is more than welcome to attend. If they have their permit already they can come simply to be with you and learn more about concealed carry. If they do not have their permit they can still attend without paying for the course. If later they decided they wish to obtain a permit they can simply; pay the course fee, fill out the paperwork, fingerprint card, and submit their completed application to receive their permit. Seating for a spouse or any non-paying guest is based on availability, to guarantee your spouse a seat you have register and pay for thier seat.
What clothing should I wear?
Each class is a little different and has its own requirements, so be sure to check the course description for the class you are taking. In general, for all classes that have live fire require long pants and closed toed shoes. Always keep in mind the weather as some of our courses are taught outdoors. The Concealed Firearm Permit Classes are taught indoors, so wear what you are most comfortable in.
Why should a Californian get a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit?
The Non-Resident Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is honored in 30 states. This makes travelling with a firearm easier, especially to bordering states Nevada and Arizona. Many Californians can't even get a California Concealed License which makes travelling out of state more difficult. Even those who can get the California license find that many of the states that they travel to don't honor California's permit, but they do honor Utah's permit. Also, Utah's permit is very affordable to maintain, no renewal class or re-qualification, just some paperwork and $25.00 every 5 years. Any way you look at it, it's one of the most valuable permits to have in your wallet.
What is the total cost of getting a Non-Resident Utah Concealed Carry permit in California?
The current total cost for the Non-Resident Utah Concealed Firearm Permit, for a Californian taking a class located in California, is $203.24. This cost consists of our class fee of $139.99 and $63.25 for FBI background check and Non-Resident Utah State fees. The course fee includes; paperwork, passport quality photo, a copy of your California Driver's License, and fingerprinting service, you will leave class with nothing left to do. The state and background check fees can be paid via check written to the Utah BCI or by putting a credit card number in the space provided on the application.
After taking a Non-Resident Utah Permit course in California, from ASDI, what else do I need to do?
After taking the course there is nothing left to do. During the class we walk you through all of the paperwork, take your picture for the permit, take your fingerprints, etc. When class is over your entire application will be complete and we will deliver it to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (Utah BCI) for processing.
Can I conceal carry in California with a Utah Non-Resident Concealed Weapons Permit?
No, unfortunately, California does not honor concealed weapons permits from other states. However, more than half of the states do honor Utah's non-resident permit making it one you should have in your wallet when you travel.


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Fox News' Gavin McInnes fights a 'pro fighter'
Gavin McInnes is a contributor to Fox News and Rebel Media as well as an actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for being a co-founder of Vice media as well as being the so called 'godfather of hipsterdom.'
In this YouTube video from back in 2009, we see a younger Gavin McInnes taking on a pro fighter for same strange reason. According to the video description Gavin "Said I would fight ANYONE. A pro fighter took me up on the offer."
The pro fighter who took him up of the offer is named Eric 'Meathead' Chan. A quick google search yielded no results so perhaps 'Meathead' is just an amateur.
Based on the fight itself, he does not appear to have the skill set of a pro fighter. Much of the fight looks like wild swinging from two untrained guys. Granted the 'pro fighter' appears to be in very good shape and is larger and stronger than Gavin.
Eventually Chan catches Gavin with a solid looking combination however that puts him down and ends the contest. Gavin appears to be unconscious for a while and looks to be quite hurt, yet he is laughing when re-watching it while providing commentary.
When asked by his friend Kenny Hotz why he would even do this this Gavin replied "Because I'm a tough guy" displaying his unique sense of humor which he has become well-known for.
The video ends with McInnes getting a CT scan at the hospital where he reveals he has a swollen brain yet is thankfully going to live. It is unclear if he's joking or serious as he is known for his sarcastic brand of humor.
"Gavin Miles McInnes (born July 17, 1970) is a Canadian writer, actor, comedian, co-founder of Vice Media, and the host of The Gavin McInnes Show on Compound Media. He is a contributor for The Rebel Media and Taki's Magazine, and a frequent guest on television programs on Fox News and TheBlaze." [Source: Wiki]


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I heard from Ed Scott this afternoon that I was not elected to the board (detailed results here). I have no regrets and I'm glad I went through the process and got to meet and chat with (either in person or virtually) so many USPA members. I've learned a lot about the process and the people involved and it's been a thought-provoking exercise for sure. Of course, I wish things had turned out differently, but the results are what they are. Continue reading 'Thank You'
Thank YouPublished January 9, 2009 Election Process 3 Comments
Revisiting the Election ProcessPublished January 2, 2009 Election Process Leave a Comment
I just re-read the blog entry I wrote back in June about the election process. Having now gone through it from a candidate's perspective, I thought I'd share some of my observations on what seemed to match up with my initial theories. Three reasons for low turnout matched up with my original theories; one was one that I hadn't really considered in detail. Continue reading 'Revisiting the Election Process'
Thanks and Good Luck, AllPublished December 31, 2008 Election Process Leave a Comment
Well, today's the deadline for getting those votes in, so whatever will be, will be. I just logged on here at Z-Hills to make sure the last few votes I FedExed in made it to USPA headquarters on time (they did!). I came down here with ballots in hand wondering if I'd find enough folks who still hadn't voted to make it worth sending a last-minute package. Fortunately, I was able to gather quite a few, and have very much enjoyed the chance to talk about the election with a few more folks from around the country (and a few international members, too!).
So now I wait a couple of weeks to hear what the results will be. Best of luck to everyone who stepped up to run.
Hurry Up and Vote!!Published December 22, 2008 Election Process Leave a Comment
Time is running out – only 9 more days, and some of that will be eaten up in the mail.
If you haven't voted yet, get that ballot in the mail today!!!
The Board/Staff RelationshipPublished December 12, 2008 Uncategorized 1 Comment
In reading dropzone.com and chatting with current board members, I've heard examples of actions taken by USPA staff that the board members believe didn't match up with what the board approved. While it's difficult for me to comment on the specifics of those situations, since I wasn't involved, it did get me to thinking about what the relationship ought to be. Continue reading 'The Board/Staff Relationship'
Hooray for Shameless Self-PromotionPublished November 26, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Thanks to my friends over at the PD Blog for inviting me to engage in a bit of election promotion today. It was a lot of fun and I hope it'll get a few more people out to vote!
Why Vote?Published November 23, 2008 Election Process Leave a Comment
A newer jumper asked me recently at the DZ "Why should I really care about USPA? What does it really do for me?" (I'm paraphrasing, but that was the general jist of his question). He understood some of the key benefits – including the 3rd party liability insurance, and the management of licenses and ratings, but he really was genuinely curious about what USPA did for him and why he should really care. Continue reading 'Why Vote?'


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Here is the corner that asks questions from and talks to nikoli.com puzzle authors. Our guest this time is cherry. His age is a secret. He is a man of riddles. But he is a company employee.
NyanBazWhat kind of child were you when you were small?
NyanBazWhen did you start puzzles?
NyanBazDid you have somebody solve the problems that you made?
NyanBazThat would seem to make it hard to find the solution.
NyanBazWhen did you encounter pencil puzzles?
NyanBazA digression here. Now that magazine has Nikoli puzzles.
NyanBazWhat was your first impression of Nikoli?
NyanBazIt's a calculating reason.
NyanBazYou're fast. What issue of Nikoli was that?
NyanBazI remember I solved your work that time. I felt that there were many very difficult problems. There were many problems that were too difficult, that's why they weren't used.
NyanBazDid you continue making puzzles when you had your entrance examination?
NyanBazIt's a rare thing that puzzles become useful for examinations. Did you make puzzles as a college student?
NyanBazAt college, there would be other interesting things too.
NyanBazLet's talk about what it is in puzzles. What are your favorite puzzles, which puzzles don't you like?
NyanBazI understand that really well. There is uneasiness in that, but it's attractive too. You make a lot Hashi and Hitori in nikoli.com. Do you like those especially?
NyanBazWhen you make puzzles, are there things which you refuse to compromise about?
NyanBazDon't you run out of ideas?
NyanBazWhy do you want to continue making puzzles?
NyanBazEnough of making puzzles, let's talk about solving. Are you solving many problems of other authors?
NyanBazWhat hobbies do you have other than puzzles?
NyanBazWhat is it that attracts you to programming?
NyanBazI feel sorry for your PC. (laughs) Don't you watch television or movies? Don't you listen to music?
NyanBazDo you travel around?
NyanBazYou pretty much love just puzzles and programming. What are your dreams for the future?
NyanBazDo you want to keep doing just puzzles and programming?
NyanBazWhat is your ideal puzzle?
NyanBazIt is a bit like with programming isn't it. Do you want to become like God or like a god?
NyanBazThen the last question. For you, what is it making a puzzle?
Interviewed Jun 2011 Published on Mar 13, 2012


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Day 4. Moving into the world of watercolour. Laura Bassen did some ink smooching (smushing? 😉) for using three variations. I've never done it with an acrylic block so I had to give that a try. My block has etched lines in it and a couple of times I forgot to use the smooth side so some portions of my background has lines and little pools of colour. I actually really liked that effect!
The die is from Memory box (I think). It didn't photograph well but the spring has a good coating of work of Stella. The tiny sentiment from a Simon says stamp set.


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On Monday, the City of Belleville's interim fire chief, Brian Loranger, was promoted to permanent chief and on Tuesday, Dan Besson, who was serving as interim fire chief in Van Buren Township, was promoted to permanent fire chief.
The action on Chief Loranger was taken at Monday's regular City Council meeting. It is a part-time position.
The action on Chief Besson was taken at Tuesday's regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees. It is a full-time job, with pay of $69,000 and benefits.
Chief Loranger, a chiropractor who has an office in Belleville, lives in Van Buren Township.
Chief Besson, who has been working in Van Buren Township, lives in Belleville. He will be leaving his full-time job with the Flat Rock Fire Department, where he is a lieutenant. He also has been working as part-time Battalion Chief in VBT.
At Monday's Belleville meeting, when Chief Loranger was advised of Besson's pending promotion, he pointed out that Besson began his fire career in Belleville.
The majority of the city council voted to promote Loranger to chief, with the exception of Councilman Brian Blackburn who abstained from the vote. Blackburn, a paid-per-call city fire fighter, said he is up for a promotion and thought it would be unseemly for him to vote on the chief's position.


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NEW YORK - On a day in which the Orioles traded two of their more popular veterans for three young players, the club turned a doubleheader in Yankee Stadium over to two 23-year-old starting pitchers who are supposed to be part of the future.
It's safe to say the future did not look particularly bright Saturday, as the New York Yankees beat the Orioles' 8-3 in the afternoon and then pummeled them 17-3 in the nightcap.
The Orioles (42-62) have dropped eight games in nine tries against the Yankees (63-42).
Chris Tillman, fresh off of two months in Triple-A Norfolk, allowed seven runs (five earned) over 4 1/3 innings in the first game.
And his performance was downright palatable compared to what happened in Game 2.
Lefty Zach Britton, who was recalled on Saturday from Double-A Bowie as Tillman was returned to Norfolk, faced 10 batters in the first and retired just one. He gave up nine runs (six earned), and reliever Jason Berken surrendered three more in the Yankees' 12-run first.
"It's tough to swallow," said Britton, who spent three weeks with the Baysox and hadn't pitched in the big leagues since July 8. "I mean, the game is over in the first inning, so as a position player, I can only imagine what they are thinking. They know there is no way that we are going to win this game most likely. So, it just kind of takes the wind out of your sails."
It was the most runs the Yankees have scored in a first inning in their storied history. The Orioles haven't allowed that many runs in an inning since giving up 16 in the eighth to Texas on April 19, 1996 in a 26-7 loss.
"[Britton] just didn't have a whole lot to defend himself with tonight and against a lineup like that, you're going to have a tough outing," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.
Britton started the season 6-1 and was a legitimate candidate for American League Rookie of the Year. He's hit rough times since.
In his last start before his demotion, he was tagged with eight runs (seven earned) in 2/3 of an inning against Boston. So in his last two major-league starts, Britton has surrendered 17 runs (13 earned) in one combined inning.
"It is frustrating not to get out of the first inning, especially two times in a row," Britton said. "It's a struggle like I have never been through before and I just have to start making adjustments."
The nightcap was over almost before it started. After the crazy first inning, which included a two-run homer by Nick Swisher and two Orioles errors, the Yankees scored three more in the second to take a 15-0 lead.
The Orioles actually outscored the Yankees, 3-2, after the second. Vladimir Guerrero had four hits, including his ninth homer of the season, a solo shot against Yankee starter Ivan Nova (9-4) in the sixth inning.
But the Yankees set a season-high with 24 hits and tied a season-high with 17 runs. The Orioles allowed 17 runs one other time this season, on May 20 against Washington, but they hadn't given up 24 hits yet this season.
The Orioles used six pitchers in the game including Michael Gonzalez, who had to leave in the eighth when he was struck by a Mark Teixeira liner on the left wrist, and Mark Hendrickson who left after the seventh when he took a liner off his left hand and shoulder.
X-Rays on Gonzalez's wrist and Hendrickson's shoulder were negative, Showalter said. The tests on Hendrickson's hand weren't back yet, and Showalter said he hoped neither was a disabled list candidate. However, with the shape of the club's bullpen, the Orioles are expected to make some moves for Sunday's game.
"Do I think they'll both be 15 days before they can pitch again? If you asked me right now, no," Showalter said. "But we have to look at all the options we have to bring probably a minimum of two pitchers. I've got to shake out what was used in Norfolk and potentially Bowie."
Saturday night's destruction came shortly after the Orioles agreed to trade reliever Koji Uehara and $2 million to the Texas Rangers for two 25-year-olds: first baseman Chris Davis and right-handed pitcher Tommy Hunter.
"We had a rare opportunity to add two 25-year-old players that had major-league success and they are players that are going to be with us for several seasons," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. "But Koji did a terrific job for us."
The Orioles also agreed late Saturday night to a trade sent veteran first baseman Derrek Lee and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 23-year-old first baseman Aaron Baker, who has batted .282 with 15 homers in 103 games for Single-A Bradenton.
For two innings Saturday afternoon, the Orioles thought they had dipped into their own minors and brought out the Tillman they have been longing for: A confident, strike-throwing fast worker with zip on his fastball.
But after that, Tillman had trouble locating his pitches – a common theme in his brief but erratic big-league career.
"Fastball was there the first two innings, and then it got away from me," said Tillman, who hadn't started in the big leagues since May 27. "I went to my off-speed stuff later on, and every time I fell behind a hitter, I got hurt."
Tillman retired the first six batters he faced, including four on consecutive strikeouts. He touched 94 mph with his fastball – a significant uptick from the 89 he averaged in his first 10 starts this year -- and threw 17 of his first 24 pitches for strikes.
"It's the first time in a while I've seen him go out from pitch one carrying an aggressive, above-average fastball," Showalter said. "When he can do that, he can pitch with his fastball [in the majors]."
A Brett Gardner two-run single that sneaked past drawn-in third baseman Mark Reynolds gave the Yankees a two-run lead in the third. But things began to really fall apart for Tillman in a fourth inning in which he threw 35 pitches – the same number he had tossed in the first three innings combined.
The Orioles scored two runs on groundouts by J.J. Hardy and Craig Tatum to tie the score, before Tillman immediately returned the lead in a three-run fourth. He issued a leadoff walk to Robinson Cano, and Nick Swisher followed with a two-run homer to right on a 93-mph, belt-high fastball.
"They weren't hitting his fastball. It's just, we got in counts where they could sit fastball. We made the mistake and they made us pay," said Tatum, the reserve catcher. "I just thought the first two innings we were ahead of everybody, and the second time it was 2-0, 2-1, 3-1 and that's just what gave [Tillman] trouble, because his stuff didn't change. His fastball didn't change. It was the best fastball he's had since I caught him [in July, 2010] against Texas."
Tillman (2-4) was charged with seven runs (five earned) in 4 1/3 innings pitched. It was the fourth straight big-league start, and sixth of his past seven in the majors, that he hasn't gotten beyond five innings. He did, however, record a season-high six strikeouts.
"It's always frustrating. A loss is a loss," Tillman said. "Losing is frustrating. It's been a long two months. Like I said, it's a work in process. It can all change overnight. Keep working at it."
Yankees starter Bartolo Colon wasn't particularly efficient, but he was effective enough. He lasted just five innings, allowing five hits on two walks while striking out six. Colon (8-6) was forced to throw 105 pitches in five innings.
The husky right-hander was replaced by Cory Wade, who allowed one run in three innings, a homer to Reynolds in the eighth.
It was Reynolds' team-high 23rd homer of the season and second in two games.
But that was a brief highlight in a nightmarish day for the Orioles in the Bronx.
"They're good. And we're not as good as them right now. Especially not tonight," Showalter said. "But on a given night, we will. Keep grinding, keep working, and our guys will remember nights like tonight and do the things it takes to be more competitive."


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The hardest moment wasn't when the doctor broke the news that I was pregnant for the third time in three years. It wasn't when the nurse told me that the incredible stomach pain I was experiencing probably meant that I was losing the baby. I don't even think it was when I witnessed the look of alarm on my doctor's face as he studied the ultrasound screen in the middle of the night, then informed me that he was rushing me into surgery, ahead of the kidney transplant that was already scheduled for the operating room.
No, the hardest part of the day I miscarried my third child was almost certainly when I woke up alone in my hospital room several hours later.
During that fall of 2001, with the country still in shock from 9/11, my husband and I were struggling to parent our two small children, then 2 years and 9 months old. It had been two years since I'd gotten through a whole meal without attaching a baby to my breast for her own feeding; a full night's sleep was a fuzzy memory; a typical day involved 15 diaper changes, 3 spill cleanups, and at least 2 arguments with my husband about whose turn it was to take care of which child and which household responsibility.
Two babies were already straining our home, and life was challenging at best. With the future uncertain and the news full of the babies who had lost their parents in burning buildings and plane crashes only weeks before, it seemed reckless even to consider bringing another one into this out-of-control world. But even though my hands were full of wipes and rattles and board books, even though we could barely walk through our family room without tripping over an Exersaucer or a dolly carriage, even though the world seemed like a desperate place -- both at home and nationwide -- I still felt that our family would only be complete with a third child at the dinner table. My husband, on the other hand, frazzled by the demands of work and home and babies, babies, babies, would hear nothing of it.
And then that November the doctor told me that, against all odds -- for I had an IUD and had not yet had a period again -- I was pregnant, probably about 11 weeks. I had most likely conceived the baby on 9/11, a night on which my husband and I had turned to each other for comfort and familiarity and the reassurance that the world was not ending. And here it was: proof that the world was not ending. A baby. Surely, a baby was evidence that life went on.
Lisa Tucker McElroy, a writing professor and children's book author, lives in Barrington, Rhode Island.
Nothing to mourn
Except that it wasn't. The very next thing I learned was that the pregnancy wasn't viable. The doctor needed to get me into surgery and remove the IUD, and try to save my ovary and my fallopian tube from the embryo that was probably embedded there. And it needed to be done immediately, before I had time to think, before I had time to mourn.
Here was the rub: In the mere hours I had between learning my baby existed and losing it, I'd loved that baby, connected with it, and gave it a name and a place in our family tree. But while I was making that baby real in my mind and in my dreams, my husband was wringing his hands at the thought of having another child. Life was so stressful already, he thought. Losing this baby might be the best thing that could happen. We'd never known him (to this day, I'm sure it was a boy), and we shouldn't miss him. We should just rejoice in the fact that we had two beautiful, healthy children and that we weren't going to have to figure out how the heck to take care of another one. We hadn't planned this baby; he hadn't wanted this baby; and the baby couldn't be born. To my husband, there was nothing to mourn.
And so, as soon as they wheeled me into surgery, my husband went home to our two baby girls. He didn't sit waiting to join me in the recovery room; he didn't send flowers to the private room where I cried when it was all over. To him, removing this baby that was never to be was no different than having an abscessed tooth extracted. It was hurting me, it needed to come out, and then everything would be fine. Life would go on, not because our baby was growing inside me and offering hope but because losing the baby gave him hope that he could continue to cope with life and with caring for two terrific kids who were already born and whom he already loved.
I woke in my hospital bed the next morning, pulling myself through the post-anesthesia haze to the sound of the phone ringing insistently. It was my husband. "How are you?" he asked me. What happened? I wanted to know. "You're fine, honey, just fine. I talked to the doctor a few hours ago, and you're going to be as good as new in just a few days."
Fury rose in me. As good as new? I thought. Could that possibly be what my trusted doctor had actually said? As good as new? Or, more likely, was "as good as new" my husband's translation for "fully recovered physically"? How could anyone possibly think that I was as good as new? How could my husband, this father with whom I had made three -- not two, but three -- precious children know so little about me as not to understand that losing this baby was ripping me apart just as surely as it would if I lost him later in some terrible tragedy, in a car accident, in a playground fall, yes, even in a blown-up building? "What's wrong?" he asked. "I'm just tired," I replied. If he didn't know what was wrong, I wasn't going to tell him.
Picking up the pieces
My husband drove me home to my two babies later that day. He set me gently on the couch and brought me a ginger ale. He gave me my 9-month-old to nurse and told my 2-year-old to give me some space. "No, Dada," she replied. "Mommy boo-boo on tummy. Kiss, kiss!" She lifted my shirt and kissed my belly. Then she snuggled into my side. "I here, Mommy."
And suddenly, it was clear: My husband, my partner, the one who knew every detail of the past 24 hours, couldn't identify with my pain. My daughter, though barely old enough to talk, had managed to understand just enough to know that her mommy was hurting.
She didn't comprehend that she had lost a sibling. She had no way of knowing that my pain and heartbreak were intensified by the still-lingering helplessness I'd felt when the planes had crashed in faraway cities. Neither of us could foresee that this would be one of the last times that she would sit beside me as I nursed her baby sister because the miscarriage would throw my hormones into such flux that my breast milk would dry up. My little girl just knew that Mommy had a boo-boo and Mommy needed kisses.
My 2-year-old daughter's instinct was to comfort. My husband's was to rationalize.
In a way, just as so many did, I lost my innocence during that fall of 2001. I wish I could say that the experience of the miscarriage brought my husband and me closer -- after all, they say, there's nothing like a crisis to bind people together. But I lost more than my third child that terrible autumn when America was picking up the pieces and trying to recover. I lost my belief that my husband and I could always be there for each other, understand each other, be a source of comfort to each other in a time of fear and grief. I lost my faith that we could resolve any disagreement if only we talked about it, if only we didn't go to bed angry, if only we tried.
The months after 9/11 taught me, like others, a difficult lesson: Bad things did happen in the world, even when we think we've done everything to prevent them, and, even though I had this picture-perfect nuclear family, there wouldn't always be someone there who could kiss it and make it better. I think because of what we've been through -- separately, yet still together -- we've learned to accept our life, our family, our relationship for what it is: Far from perfect, forever scarred, difficult to examine too closely.
My husband and I have picked up the pieces and moved forward. As the days have turned into weeks, the weeks into years, we've managed at times to address, haltingly and painfully, our profoundly different reaction to my miscarriage. But we simply don't see eye to eye. Still, I've found some peace underlying it all, peace in knowing that my husband and I can endure, and love, even when we violently disagree. I've found a deeper understanding of my marriage, and of him. While my miscarriage might have been the first time that we disagreed on something so fundamental, we have many more years to come. Four or five decades when tragedy might strike. Years when we'll have to deal with our differences and survive them, when we'll confront decisions and challenges and fears. In the face of such possibilities, I've found comfort in knowing that my husband and I will somehow struggle through.
I look at my daughters, now sturdy little girls, and I picture the day when I can tell them about the sibling they lost that fall of 2001. I imagine that our conversation will go something like this: "It was a perfect, sunny day here, and we got the news: Planes were falling out of the sky, people were dying in terrible fires, buildings were collapsing, but your father and I, we made a beautiful thing."


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However, what if one happens to be 15 years old and traveling by oneself for the first time Flying DTW to LGA Unaccompanied On DL as an unaccompanied minor, but without paying for the actual service? Suddenly, many things that seem to be second nature to frequent fliers are new topics which need to be explained, such as sitting in an exit row seat, whether or not soft drinks are complimentary, entering the frequent flier number in the reservation to ensure miles are earned, etc.
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Lesson Plan
Molding of a Leader: Lesson 1
- Grade Level:
- Fourth Grade-Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- History, Language Arts, U.S. Presidents
- Duration:
- 45 mins.
- Group Size:
- Up to 36
- Setting:
- classroom
- National/State Standards:
- PA Education Standards
English/Language Arts - 1.6.5 D
Character Education - Recognize, identify, exhibit good character
OverviewDEFINING A PERSON OF CHARACTER:
Students will define character traits in their own words, comparing their definitions with those found in the dictionary. They will give examples of times when they have recognized traits in others by taking an imagery walk around the school or town.
Students will define and discuss the traits listed on the TRRACC poster in their own words, and then compare their definitions to the dictionary entries.
Students will list specific examples of times when they have seen people exhibit traits listed on the poster by taking an imagery or real walk around the school or community.
Molding of a Leader: Lesson 1 Materials:
Includes: TRRACC Poster, Glosssary of TRRACC poster
Sentence strips with one trait printed on each strip.
A second set of sentence strips with the dictionary definition of each word.
1. The teacher will begin to brainstorm the meaning of A Person Of Character. Ideas can be listed or webbed on the board, chart, or overhead.
2. The teacher will then introduce the class to the TRRACC poster and compare their lists with the traits on the poster. The teacher can refer to the definitions page.Some other traits can be listed under a category. Example: Trustworthy--Honest, Truthful.
3. The teacher will then ask the class to come up with their own definition of each of the traits before looking them up in a dictionary.
4. The children will then be asked to take an imagery walk (a walk using their imagination) to look for people who are exhibiting these traits.
5. The children will be asked to close their eyes and use their imaginations as they tour their school.
Questions to ask during the walk:
· Who do you see?
· What are they doing?
· What are they saying?
· Who are they with?
· Are they helping someone?
· Are they setting an example for others?
· Are they doing something to make the world a better place?
· Are they doing something that makes you believe they know right from wrong?
· Are they giving good advice to someone?
As the students "return to the classroom", they open their eyes and discuss what they saw.
NOTE: This walk could be done as a real walk in the school or in the community.
Suggestions for Follow Up Activities
1. The teacher may want to do a writing activity at this time to bring closure to the lesson. The children may be asked to write a poem using some of the character traits on the TRRACC poster. Another writing activity could be for the students to write an expository paragraph about a person they admire and the traits that person exhibits.
2. Children could illustrate something they saw on their imagery walk and write a caption for their illustration.
3. Working in cooperative groups students could design a poster entitled the ABC's of Good Character. Examples: A is for Acting responsibly, B is for Becoming a good citizen, C is Caring for others
4. The students could work in groups to design a poster advertising Good Character.
Check out the other lessons:
Introduction - Molding of a Leader
Lesson 1 - Defining a Person of Character
Lesson 2- The Development of Character Over Time
Lesson 3- Getting on the Right TRRACC - Ike's Stories
Lesson 4- Defining Responsibility
Site Visit- President Eisenhower : "A Man of Many Hats"
Lesson 5 - Post Visit - Get on the right TRRACC,Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Accountable, Caring, and Citizenship
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Parked directly opposite the Moscone Center, San Francisco, Rackable Systems' ICE Cube Centro was something of any eyesore. However, it's also a mobile datacenter that packs in, would you believe, 1,400 half-height servers each outfitted with couple of quad-core Xeons, providing a total of 11,200 processing cores.
The container also throws in 4.1 petabytes of storage for good measure, and the internal design is such that there are no fans in the actual racks. Rather, cooling is centralised and, Rackmount states, can reduce cooling costs by 80 per cent when compared to traditional datacenter setups.
The 40-foot containers fit on to the back of a lorry and, as such, can be transported to the customer's location.
You can even hook a number of these containers together, should 11,200 processing cores be not up to the task.
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There have been so many false dawns for Kosovo's footballers that the sight of another materialising might not give rise to much enthusiasm but this time politics, instead of clouding the issue, might force a resolution.
Kosovo's attempt to join the global game have been stymied by opposition from Serbia, which been supported by UEFA and its president Sepp Blatter.
Serbia has aspirations to join the European Union and on April 16 the EU's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is due to issue a report on whether the Serbs can begin talks to join the EU. Normalising relations between Kosovo and Serbia are widely seen as a prerequisite before that approval can be given.
According to international media reports, the main stumbling block is agreement over potential autonomy of the judiciary and the police in northern Kosovo, where ethnic Serbs who do not recognize Kosovan authority are in a majority
A proposed solution could be autonomy for Serb-dominated municipalities in northern Kosovo in return for Serbian recognition.
A recent round of talks between Kosovan and Serbian politicians broke down earlier this week. However, Kosovan diplomats already operate in Belgrade and Serbian officials are in Prishtina, while border controls are in place between both countries.
Last month the FIFA Executive Committee (ExCo) approved president Sepp Blatter as an official mediator on the issue. If a solution could be found before April 16, this would leave UEFA in a completely untenable situation and open the way for FIFA and its president Sepp Blatter to completely over-rule Platini.
Platini has, perhaps not unreasonably, side with UEFA member Serbia throughout the wrangling. The former French international insists that until Kosovo is recognised by the United Nations then the FFK cannot be accepted as a member – a criteria belatedly created by UEFA to exclude the British colony of Gibraltar and pacify another Platini loyalist, Ángel María Villar Llona, the influential president of the Spanish FA.
Spain are among the countries yet to recognise Kosovo's independence, along with Russia and a number of eastern Bloc countries. In contrast, the United States and most countries in western Europe do recognise Kosovo's independence, including 22 members of the EU.
By the end of 2012, 98 of the 193 countries had recognised Kosovo. Last month, Guyana became the latest country to recognise Kosovo.
To join FIFA, a new country first needs to be a member of a regional confederation. In some cases, such as South Sudan, this has been waived through as a formality. FIFA has adopted a more progressive attitude to Kosovo since 2008.
In 2010, to stop Kosovan players being poached without properly recompensing local clubs the FFK was included in FIFA's new transfer matching system. In late 2012, Blatter over– ruled UEFA – much to the fury of Platini and the Serbs – and insisted that the Kosovans could play international friendlies against other UEFA members despite not being a member of the world body.
Furious filibustering followed, creating the farcical situation that means Kosovo can play these matches but only if the opponents and venue are approved by the Football Association of Serbia. In addition, the Kosovan team cannot display any evidence of their Kosovan identity. Not surprisingly, the FFK refused to submit to those conditions and no games have gone ahead.
If a solution is reached, any ground made by the Kosovans accompanied by the potential accession to UEFA of Gibraltar, whose application to join the European body goes to vote on May 24 in London, would surely not help relations between Villar Llona and Platini as the Frenchman gears up for his widely expected bid to succeed Blatter on the FIFA president's expected retirement in 2015.


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The Transportation Security Administration labeled the drug-smuggling case at Los Angeles International Airport that came to light Wednesday as a "significant" breach in security. If so, there's a bigger problem than just the LAX case.
Earlier this month, a former TSA officer admitted his role in a drug-smuggling scandal from 2010 to 2011 on the East Coast. The case is taking place in New Haven, Conn., and others involved have already pleaded guilty. Here's what the Hartford Courant reported on April 17:
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Saturday, 10 June 2017
Floating Butterflies...
Todays card is made using a waste piece form making a card earlier in the week. The pice had three butterflies cut from it and I thought it was same to waste it.
I embossed the piece with an old spellbinders brick pattern embossing folder and shaded it with spun sugar distress ink.
I backed this with velum and added fragments of gilding flakes behind this to add some shine behind the butterflies ( more evident in real life than the pictures) I then added in 3 butterflies ( cut with the random dovecraft die I bought on Ebay) into the apertures with 3mm white stick on pearls for the body.
I added the flower that I had made up ready in my bit box ( spellbinders Carnation I think) along with a few 'tails' of satin ribbon.
To finish the card I shaded through a scrap of card cut with the butterfly die with spun sugar distress ink and added this, with a folded corner, to the front of a card blank.
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Hi John.ReplyDelete
Thank you a beautiful card.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi JohnReplyDelete
I absolutely love this card. Brilliant inspiration. X
Morning John, really like this card.ReplyDelete
Nancyd xx
Hi JohnReplyDelete
LOVED the way your card turned out,it's beautiful.
Hello John, this card is stunning, love the idea of the gilding flakes behind the apertures. Very pretty colour combo. Have a great day all. BxReplyDelete
Beautiful card JohnReplyDelete
Marion S x
Love this card John very pretty colours going to Bolton craft fair today hope your there John thank youReplyDelete
Love June horrocks xxxxxx
Morning John, This card is fabulous, quite 'shabby chic' and 'vintage', I love it !!ReplyDelete
I'm going to Bolton Craft Show today, I'm hoping you are still there !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Well it's been a few weeks since I posted a comment but I have been taking a look at all the inspiration you've posted John and I have to say it's all been fabulous.ReplyDelete
We had a great but very tiring holiday, covering over 3 thousand miles and seven countries and leading a group of classic cars too. I had two days, filled with five appointments, to sort out the washing and ironing and repack for my OH and son to go on their boys trip away. Looking forward to the next week on my own!
Great to be back and lovely to see all the new dies you're using. Have a great day.
D xx
Hi JohnReplyDelete
A fabulous card. The shading on the embossed brick background looks great.
B xx
Morning John, another gorgeous card today, I love seeing all your samples as you know because they are so inspiring and the good thing is that as they are on your blog I can go back time and time again for reference.ReplyDelete
Hope things are going well for you, Hochanda is not the same without you xxx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Great card, lovely.ReplyDelete
What a pretty effect. That's a really nice embossing folder.ReplyDelete
Have you got into mind reading now John. Lol I just received the Marianne Design brick embossing folder and die set yesterday so this is perfect inspiration for me. Oh yes its a beautiful card too, nearly forgot that bit.ReplyDelete
Lots of hugs Helen xxx
Morning John a fabulous card love that E.Folder.ReplyDelete
Great card John. Love the butterflies.ReplyDelete
Love Valxxx
It is gorgeous John, hope you are enjoying Bolton. xxxxReplyDelete
A beautiful card, John. Looking forward to the workshop tomorrow.ReplyDelete
Anne (Northampton)
Hi John, what a beautiful card, it just glows as if the sun is shining on it ( if that makes sense), miss you on TV. Love Rosemarie XReplyDelete
Hi JohnReplyDelete
Very beautiful card , love your waste creations i just wish mine were as good.
Elaine H X
- Anonymous10 June 2017 at 10:18
A beautiful card John. Love from Jackie xxReplyDelete
Morning John, super card, who doesn't love butterflies, the flower is gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing xx
Jess xx
Wow, I love this card, especially love your embossing folder, it's so different from the usual brick ones. Also like the colours the peach and blue are always a great combination.ReplyDelete
Eh up JohnReplyDelete
I'm not a rolled corner kinda gal but a very pretty card and no felt, yay lol!
Enjoy your day at Samuel Taylor's.
Morning John,ReplyDelete
Lovely card.
Morning John, not a great fan of the grunge look but have to admit that I do like this, and a great way to use up the waste card.ReplyDelete
Great card.ReplyDelete
Hi JohnReplyDelete
ooooh, love this card, the colour is stunning
June x
Hi John,ReplyDelete
Beautiful card, love the delicate butterflies and the soft colours.
Thanks for sharing,
So so pretty and just love how you've inset the butterflies You're the king of using wasteReplyDelete
Good morning JohnReplyDelete
Oh more butterflies definately a winner I do so love them! Love this card it has such a warm rich look to it, your flower is gorgeous with its satin tails.
Have a super day.
Margaret xxx
Hello John,ReplyDelete
I really like today's card! It's different but in a really nice way! I love your use of vellum and I think I have that flower Die! It's awful how little we use some Dies . Hope you enjoyed Bolton! As others have said - you are really missed on Hochanda as you pack so many tips and techniques into each show!
Take care travelling about in all this rain!
Love Myra x
good morning john xx stunning card as ever, i really like the flower, it reminds me of a rosette its gorgeous, have a fab time at bolton, lots of love and huggs to you xxReplyDelete
Hello John,ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, pretty card today. Love the different textures and the use of paper, card, vellum is striking. Hope to see you back on our screens soon.
love Maureen xx
- Anonymous10 June 2017 at 13:01
Hi JohnReplyDelete
Love this card.
Heather R Oxfordshire
- Anonymous10 June 2017 at 13:38
Hello JohnReplyDelete
Beautiful card and I just love the soft, delicate colours you have used!
Lesley S
I like your mixed media card design today. I'm a real fan of butterflies.ReplyDelete
Hi JohnReplyDelete
A great mixed media card today. I missed yesterday's card as I was in hospital all day and was to groggy when I came home at 9.30. But loved the card. I've already bought 2 Dies that you've showcased this week.
Good afternoon John, another super card, love it.ReplyDelete
Sounds like you had a great day yesterday. I am quiet envious of all those lucky ladies seeing you at work.
Hope you have had a good day today.
Hugs, Patricia x
Beautiful card John. Love butterflies. Hope you are having a good weekend. Beautiful day here after all the thunder and rain. Take care.xxReplyDelete
Hi John,ReplyDelete
your card is excellent and a wonderful design.
Love the floating butterflies and that flower is gorgeous.
Beautiful colour choice also.
You are so clever using the waste to make such a gorgeous card.
Lots of crafty regards. Jenny L.
Hi John Lovely butterflies and flower I also love the coloursReplyDelete
John what can i say other than stunning, beautifulReplyDelete
and i totally love this card.
I do love the colour too.
Hi John this is a stunning card it is just so beautiful. Have great weekend. Take care. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
Hi John. Lovely card. Good to use waste from previous die cutting. xReplyDelete
Hi John. Great card today. Love the colour choices and also the flower.ReplyDelete


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