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Pyongyang, Oct 10 (IANS) China is committed to enhance and develop friendly and cooperative ties with North Korea, a senior official said on Saturday.
Liu Yunshan, a member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks in a meeting with Kim Yong Nam, President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea, Xinhua news agency reported.
Liu said he and Kim Jong Un, the first secretary of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), exchanged views and reached extensive consensus on inheriting and carrying on the China-North Korea traditional friendship.
Beijing is willing to work with Pyongyang to maintain high-level exchanges and political communication, promote economic and trade cooperation, enhance people-to-people exchanges and intensify collaboration in regional and international affairs, Liu said.
China, as always, support North Korea in seeking a development path compatible with its own national conditions, added Liu.
Kim Yong Nam said the Chinese delegation's visit on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the WPK fully embodied the China-North Korea friendship.

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Marshall coach Doc Holliday likes all that he is hearing about his Thundering Herd in Conference USA.
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Can my request for deferred action be denied if I was convicted of a felony and ordered to do community service, then my charge was dropped to a misdemeanor and once my probation and community service was completed, they dropped the misdemeanor as...
Any felony conviction will cause you to be denied Deferred Action. However, if the conviction was for misdemeanor only specific misdemeanors allow would cause you to be denied. Otherwise multiple simple misdemeanors will have the same result.
Your facts are unclear. But if you were convicted of a felony and later it was changed because of good behavior there is a good chance you will still be denied. However, if the felony was reduced to misdemeanor, and it is NOT a significant misdemeanor (there is a list) then that conviction might not cause a denial.
This is very sensitive and you MUST seek the help of an experienced Immigration Attorney. Not just a criminal defense attorney. Denial due to criminal convictions may lead to deportation so be very careful.
See questionI dont think the judge is following family law guidlines. Here is my second issue: I think there is a bias issue in family court. I was awarded my home in the MSA in 2011. I put a clause in the MSA that if I default on the loan that he has first...
There are options but first an accusation of bias will need to be proven. To make such an accusation without proof can be detrimental and at minimum distract you from the real issues at hand.
Second in order to get the best possible results you need to be very clear (with yourself or attorney) as to the facts and what you wish to obtain. With that in mind an experienced attorney can give you advice on the likelihood of success or help guide you to a resolution that will get you closer to the results you desire.
See question...but nowhere in the court order does it state anything about not being allowed telephone communication, can you still call your children in between visits to talk to them? Their father is trying to say that it's a violation of the court order f...
As indicated above here in Fresno the orders will include a section for telephonic communication. Also it may include a section where the non custodial parent has a right to be kept informed as to the child's welfare.
However, if that is not in the current orders it would appear that the accusations are severe. I highly recommend that you hire an attorney to help you work through this difficult situation. A path toward more contact may be set forth for you with the assistance of an attorney.
See questionMy boyfriend is in prison for lewd acts with a minor, no sex involved. A teen girl at a party back when he turned 21. His time is almost served but my fear is my child's father will file papers against me to keep my child from me even tho his rece...
The consideration a judge will always have to make is the child's safety. The soon-to-be-released boyfriend may very well be enough for a judge to believe that the child will not be safe in your home. As unfair as this may seem to you remember that the judge must always attempt to error on the side of caution for the protection of the child. If the child's father has issues of his own that a judge may deem unsafe for the child then it is possible that the child would be more safe with a third party. Your best option is to leave your boyfriend as indicated above and also to hire an attorney.
See questionThe reason this happen because my case worker call cps on me.
As stated above the information is lacking to give full answer. But since CPS is involved it is of utmost importance that you retain an attorney as soon as possible. Not knowing the specifics I can not speak to your case. But generally, when CPS is involved or even when custody is granted solely to one parent there are concerns regarding the safety of the child or children while in the care of the non custodial parent. Now these allegations may very well not be true however once lodged it is up to you to proof that they are wrong. The court will tend to want to error on the side of caution in favor of protecting the child. SO it is up to the "accused" parent to prove that these accusations are inaccurate. Again, it is time to hire an attorney. Good luck
See questionI just received the mediation report from family court services. There are areas of the report that I agree with and some that I would like to dispute. What do I title my document and how to do I go about responding to the mediation report with my...
In family law the best and fastest way to get through something is for the parties to work it out. Obviously that is what mediation intended to do. And it appears that you did not agree with the other party and also with the mediator's recommendation. If that is the case one last attempt can be made prior to the next hearing, meaning if you think that the temper or hard feelings have subsided to the extent that a more level headed mind can prevail it is worth reaching out to the other party and settling your differences. Please forgive me if this sounds dumb and unnecessary given where you two are. But it is always a good starting point (or return to point) for the parties to settle with each other. Otherwise you may need to request a contested hearing. Where you will be allowed to put forth testimony and other evidence that would tend to convince the judge why your proposal is the best solution. Usually an experienced attorney will be better at handling this. If it is getting to the point where you will need to fight to obtain what you think is best it may be time to bring in an attorney. Best wishes.
See questionI had only 0.04% alcohol (blood tests came later). I honestly believe I was subject to racial profiling. The DA refused to file charges. DMV set the case aside without hearing. The PD agreed to seal the arrest records. So, nothing ever happene...
While I agree with my colleagues that simply having a BAC below .08 does not prevent them from conducting a DUI arrest. It is important to know that at every level of conduct from the police they have a different threshold. There is a threshold for them to initiate the stop, yet another to conduct a search and yet another much higher one to conduct an arrest.
The facts you have listed above do not indicate for what reason or based on what facts they conducted the arrest. It would be important to have an experienced aggressive criminal defense attorney review your case (including police report). To determine if the police had sufficient evidence to justify an arrest.
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See questionWe stop by McDonald around 230am to buy food. My friends in the back seat sell at the machine and order 2 $1 burger. On the exit of the drive-thru, the officer wave us down. Didn't tell me the reason why he wave me down or anything.
PC is an absolute requirement before the DA can move forward with their case. It is their duty to show that there was probable cause for the stop.
The facts as you have listed them would seem to indicate that there was no probable cause. However, it is also very important to know exactly what is in the police report, if the officer bothered to fill one out. It is not uncommon for officers to do a spotty job documenting why they initiate the stop in the first place. Again this is crucial for the the DA to move forward.
It is extremely important that you contact an attorney ASAP. Only an experienced DUI attorney that is aggressive will know what to look for and also how to hold the DA responsible for proving their case.
See questionSo this is my second dui and I have done the house arrest, signed up for the 18 month program, and have been making the payments on my fines but I forgot to complete the MADD impact panel on time.My 60 days to do it just ended yesterday and I went...
I agree with my colleague. It will depend on the judge. A lot of judges, IF you show that have made progress, will show some leniency. Meaning that they will understand inadvertent mistake. Given all that you have done and any other distraction life may be throwing at you.
You want to be honest yet not seem like you are making excuses. Maybe something as simple as "I missed it by one day, I came here to request an extension the very next day. I have complied with all other requirements. Now I am fully committed to staying on track with this requirement too"
Something along the lines of that may work. Good luck.
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See questionAt my renewal appointment, the officer said I needed the disposition of a past DUI conviction. I was able to get the disposition updated and included this with a request for reconsideration with The Sentri Ombudsman. My renewal request was still...
The SENTRI program is reserved for individuals who voluntarily undergo an intensive background check to verify their low-risk status. There is a bar for individuals who have ANY convictions.
While there are special considerations for DUI convictions that are more than 10 years old and their effect on future DUI. These considerations do not seem to apply to the SENTRI program and thus the DUI will not age out for purposes of this program.
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(New York, NY) Nearly half the surgeons who made at least $1 million in payments from orthopedic device companies did not have that relationship published in their scientific articles, according to a study released today in the on-line edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study shows that readers are not being adequately informed about conflicts of interest even when the funds involved are significant.
The study, conducted by researchers at the New York-based Institute on Medicine as a Profession (IMAP), is the first of its kind to use company records to check on the accuracy of disclosure information listed in medical journals. The five manufacturing firms studied disclosed the dollars they paid to consultants in a public database. IMAP researchers searched the database and compared the list to the financial disclosure information, if any, listed in the journal articles.
"The findings raise troubling questions about undisclosed payments or royalties and other fees from medical device companies that could lead to biased scientific conclusions," says senior author David Rothman, president of IMAP (www.imapny.org), a think tank based at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. He co-authored the study with IMAP colleagues Susan Chimonas, associate research scholar and Zachary Frosh, research associate.
The authors note that journal editors typically don't check multiple databases that are now available and simply rely on the honor system. They expect a researcher to disclose all conflicts but do not verify if the information is complete and accurate.
Rothman and colleagues argue that full disclosure in medical journal articles is vital. "These articles constitute a permanent scientific record that is used by practicing physicians, guideline committees, purchasers and patients to evaluate treatment options. Journal editors, reviewers and readers must be fully informed about authors' industry relationship to consider the potential for bias," they write.
IMAP compared 2007 physician payment information from five orthopedic device companies with disclosure of company payments in journal articles. These five companies (Biomet, DePuy Orthopedics, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, and Zimmer) made a total of 1,654 payments that amounted to $248 million in 2007 for consulting, honoraria or other payments for services. The analysis also showed that payments to 41 orthopedic surgeon researchers ranged from just over $1 million to a high of $8.8 million, representing 62 percent of all company expenditures.
These highly paid orthopedic consultants became the focus of the analysis because of the size of their payments. The IMAP team homed in on 95 articles published in the scientific literature after researchers received their large payments and found that fewer than half of the journal articles disclosed a financial relationship between the author and company.
In no case did journal articles reveal how substantial the payments were to the authors. Almost all of articles were directly related to a device, like a hip implant, made by the company. This study focused on orthopedic surgeons but other studies suggest other medical specialists also fail to have their industry ties published.
Rothman says consumers should be concerned. "Patients have a real stake in transparency. You want to make sure that the surgeon is choosing the device that is best for you and that your doctor is not getting biased information."
Growing data show patients are increasingly wary of physician industry ties. A recent study by Consumer Reports showed that half of patients thought that gifts from drug companies influenced their doctor's choice of drugs.
Rothman says editors and others need to start using the company's data bases to get information about physician-industry relationships. No less than 15 drug and device companies are now putting payment information on their websites, says Rothman, a practice that will be accelerated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under the new health reform law, all drug and device manufacturers will have to report payments to physicians in a searchable public database by 2013. Editors, consumers, deans of medical schools and others will then be able to search for any doctor's name and a list of payments from drug or medical device manufacturers.
Having a sunshine policy enshrined in law will make a big difference in promoting transparency, says Rothman. "The next generation of physicians should know that every nickel they take from industry is going to be made public."
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Apartment rents are growing most quickly in working-class, suburban submarkets that apartment developers have avoided.
"With a handful of exceptions, the neighborhoods posting the strongest rent growth don't have much ongoing construction," says Greg Willett, chief economist for Real Page and MPF Research. "These are suburban areas." They are also often working-class areas with older, less-expensive housing.
In contrast, rents are growing much more slowly in the urban, core markets where the rents are already high. "The heavily-supplied, urban cores have seen the weakest rent growth," says John Affleck, international economist for CoStar Group. "The high-income tenants in these areas can consider home ownership, and can play off the amply new product one against the other for the best deals."
Rent Hikes in Sacramento
Rents grew very quickly in neighborhoods of Sacramento, Calif. The five, U.S. submarkets for rent growth in 2016 are all in Sacramento, according to data from CoStar. Same store rents grew to $1,086 a month in Sacramento's Rancho Cordova submarket in the fourth quarter, up 12.4 percent from the year before. Rents also grew more than 10 percent in the Folsom/Orangevale/Fair Oaks submarket and the South Sacramento submarket.
"Broadly speaking, these are all working class, suburban areas with little supply," says Affleck. "Tenants have little leverage. They lack the means to buy a home, and face low vacancy rates and a dearth of new supply."
Landlord Bonanza in East L.A.
Rents grew 13.0 percent in both East Los Angeles and Antelope Valley in Los Angeles in 2016—that makes these two L.A. neighborhoods tied for second place on the list of submarkets with the fastest rent growth, according to MPF Research.
"These are bread-and-butter neighborhoods, rather than the most upscale submarkets," says Willett. "Stocks in almost all of these locations are very heavy on Class-B-quality inventory, not surprising given it's those Class-B units that are leading rent growth nationally."
(MPF's top submarket for rent growth was Rancho Cordova in Sacramento, Calif.—just like CoStar.)
Higher rents in Charlotte, N.C.
New construction can also push rents higher. New buildings typically charge higher rents than a neighborhood's existing inventory. If a small market gets enough new construction to push the average rent higher, that can create a lot of rent growth (particularly if you're not looking at "same store" rent growth).
Rents grew more quickly in the East Charlotte and Central Avenue submarket in Charlotte, N.C., than any other submarket in the country, according to Reis. Other top submarkets include Ocean Beath/Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego and Lee's Summit/Prairie in Kansas City, Mo.
"There was new construction that seemed to have a significant impact on these relatively small submarket that pushed the average rent up 17 to 19 percent," says Barbara Byrne Denham, senior economist in the research and economics department at Reis.
Downtown Tampa, Fla., Acts like a Suburb
Only one downtown area had rent growth fast enough to earn a place on MPF's list the of the top 25 submarkets for rent growth in 2016.
"The only downtown submarket that makes the cut is Central Tampa," says Willett. Same store rents grew an average of 10.9 percent in the Central Tampa, Fla., submarket of Tampa Bay in 2016.
Other downtowns with relatively fast rent growth include other housing crash cities like Las Vegas (9.5 percent), Detroit (9.3 percent), Miami (7.8 percent) and Sacramento (7.4 percent).
Core Markets Worst for Rent Growth
Remember a few years back, when experts used to call places like San Francisco and New York City "high-barrier to entry" markets because they were supposedly difficult places to build new apartments? Those cities – along with towns hurt by low energy prices—are now home to the submarkets with the slowest rent growth.
"The bottom performers are really concentrated in a handful of metros, in this case Houston, San Francisco and New York," says Willett.


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Most years, I begin the year with a post entitled "The Obligatory New Year's Eve Post". I opted not to this year, because said obligatory post is usually just a cheeky, one-off comment on how last year went and where I figure this year will go. 2017 seemed deserving of a bit more depth.
A lot of us are entering this year with some trepidation. 2016 took a lot of our childhood idols (raise your hand if you're still mourning David Bowie and Prince). Our pop-culture took a brutal beating. Our economies left us nervous. Tragedies and travesties in Syria, the Philippines, Germany, France, India, and the U.S. - just to name a few - left us reeling. The American election gained worldwide attention, disappointment, and suspicion. And it ended with Donald F***ing Trump becoming the president-elect. We've seen a resurgence of bigotry, of bitterness, and yes, of hatred. How do we walk, head up, into this year, from a place of love when everything seems so...well...terrible? We just fucking do, (sorry Mom) that's how. We insist on it. We demand it of ourselves. If 2016 was anything, it was a year in which we all had to face hatred and sadness head-on, and keep on keeping on in spite of it. We all got a good lesson on the fact that bigotry is alive and well, that justice is rare, that hatred often does, sadly, win, and that our heroes are humans, just like the rest of us. Some will take those lessons as instructions on how to build a wall, how to put up defences, how to return hatred with hatred. But the rest of us, those of us who have bigger goals in mind, will take those lessons as instructions on how to love harder. We will - we must - hold ourselves to a higher standard than we ever have, and hold steady in our love for this world, for our fellow humans, for existence itself. We must resist the urge to declare enemies. We must take some responsibility and claim some power and put ourselves in charge of the revolution. We must - and this is the hard part - not stoop to the level of our opponents. I almost finished that paragraph by saying "in fact, we must not see them as opponents at all", but that's not quite right. We do need to acknowledge that people with opposing views often do seek to harm one another in some way. It would be silly and dangerous to sugarcoat or ignore that fact. But we also must acknowledge that some of what we read as hatred is actually just fear in disguise. We must keep in mind that where we see our morals and ideals under attack, our polar opposites do too. And, most importantly, we must realize that no minds have ever been changed, no fears have ever been assuaged, by being declared an enemy. If we choose to cut off all communication to those with opposing views, if we choose to offer knee-jerk responses and accusations of bigotry to anyone who sees things differently than we do, we may as well just volunteer to dig their heels in for them. To love in an era of hatred is to choose to both speak up loudly and listen quietly. It is to look for solutions that do not just serve us, but serve our "enemies" as well. It is to stop seeing them as enemies, and start trying to see them as fellow humans with fears of their own. And, when that is not possible, when it becomes obvious that they really are enemies, to oppose them, to fight them, with dignity and self-respect rather than with an equal disdain and desire to see them suffer. To love in an era of hatred is, quite simply, to consciously refuse to hate, even where it may be deserved. I've kept pretty quiet on the election results, for many, many reasons. To name the top few: I am not American; I do however have a large American family; said American family is diverse in their politics; I think I understand what just happened, and don't think either side really wants to hear it. That said, my grandparents both recommend a 72 hour mourning period before one launches themselves forward, and that hour has come.
First and foremost, I am upset too. Let's get that straight right away. A Trump presidency is frightening and angering in a lot of ways. He's a buffoon - a hotheaded ball of chaos with his fingers on the literal button. He's a demagogue, an arrogant, ego-driven, reckless man with nothing to lose. The idea of a man like that being the leader of the most powerful nation on Earth is nothing short of horrifying. I'm scared for my gay friends. I'm scared for my - let's just be honest here - anything but white friends. I'm scared for my female friends. Not of Trump, directly, but of what his win represents. I'm frightened by the idea that such a significant portion of the population voted for a person, and a party, that so unabashedly disrespects social and equal rights. I'm furious that their concerns about vague threats outweighed their compassion for their fellow human. I'm deeply concerned that Mike Fucking Pence has been offered even the slightest taste of power (if Trump is your real worry, you haven't been paying attention, I assure you). I'm saddened that people I know and love proudly and loudly voted for a party that will persecute other people we know and love. I've seen families literally split by this election, and as much as it breaks my heart, it seems rather unavoidable - how can one's gay, or immigrant, or Muslim, or disabled loved one look you in the eye with love, knowing you voted for a party that would happily mock them and strip them of their basic rights? The anger and devastation is palpable, and it's justified. But let's get real, here: this isn't about Trump. Captain Cheeto didn't create this situation out of thin air. His success is the direct result of an angry, fearful, disenfranchised population. He tapped into an already brewing atmosphere - he read the crowd, and he did it well. He knew that people were fed-up, annoyed, put-off, and shunned. And, I'm really, really sorry, but it's partly our fault. By "our", I mean we, the allegedly progressive. The socially engaged. The so-called liberals. We had a hand in this, like it or not. The regressive left, in particular, pushed and pushed and pushed until it was inevitable that they would be pushed back, and hard. This is, at least partially, the result of accusing everyone who disagrees with you even slightly of being racist, or sexist, or homophobic, or xenophobic. Many on the left have spent years collecting enemies rather than building alliances, and are just now seeing the result of that. This is a push-back, have no doubt about it. Trump isn't actually that scary - the man is a life-long classic liberal. What is scary is what his nomination represents, though perhaps not in the way most think. What's scary is that you, America, has become so divided that half of you voted for a reality-TV star to be your leader, and the other half of you are literally questioning democracy because of it. What's scary is that white supremacy has become fashionable again. What's scary is that giddily, and vocally, waiting for my parents' generation to die is considered an acceptable response. What's scary, from afar, is watching your divide get deeper and deeper with every passing moment. If there is anything I've learned in my 36 years on Earth, it's that hatred does not conquer hatred. I understand why the right is riled. I understand why the left is horrified. I understand that vast numbers of people on all sides of the spectrum are fed-up, disappointed, frustrated, and angry. What I do not, and refuse to, understand is making enemies of one another. I refuse to accept the idea that most people hate most other people. I do not believe that is true, and this election doesn't change anything for me in that regard. I do not believe that most Trump "supporters" are racist, sexist, homophobic, or xenophobic. I believe they are fed-up with the status quo, and took a gamble, partly because they are sick of being called all the aforementioned names for having different concerns. I do not believe that most Clinton "supporters" are war-mongers, rad-fems, misandrists, or sell-outs. I believe they are fed-up with anti-feminist sentiments, legitimacy being given to bigotry, and unbridled, irresponsible knee-jerking. Neither Clinton nor Trump were truly popular candidates, and for good reason. Few could truly get behind their messages, few could really take them seriously. And that, right there, proves that you have more in common than you think. You are all fed-up. You are all frustrated. You are all disappointed. You all want better. And so, I ask you, I beg you, I implore you - please, please, please, demand better. Do not make enemies of yourselves, build alliances. Recognize that the rights you want for yourselves absolutely have to translate to rights you want for others as well. You cannot claim to be pro-freedom while actively trying to deny your fellow citizens their right to pursue happiness. You cannot claim to be pro-democracy while shaming people for voting their conscience. You cannot claim to be pro-life while advocating people's deaths. The choice is yours, America. You can hate, or you can build. The Obligatory New Year's Eve Post #4 : It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times31/12/2015 Nothing was half-assed this year. From peaceful activism to violent terrorism, mass shootings to mass prayer circles, blizzards in Australia to droughts on the West Coast, no one and nothing was all that subtle. Donald Trump became a thing again. Bill Cosby became a thing again. Star Wars became a thing again. Legends departed and legends were reborn.
In my own little world, babies seemed to drop out of the sky at every turn, and death wasn't any less insistent. Decades-spanning governments were dumped abruptly and unapologetically. Friends changed names, addresses, genders, and careers, seemingly quite suddenly. Old flames were reignited and lifelong friendships were buried in silence. Sure, these things happen every year, but for some reason, 2015 seemed a bit more...intense. A little more extreme. Perhaps it was the many political campaigns across the globe, perhaps it was the moment when Facebook memes became an accepted form of communication, perhaps it was the whole terrorism thing. I don't know. I just know that all around me, people are lamenting, celebrating, cursing, and rejoicing 2015 in a way they did not in previous years. For me, the year was one of waiting and watching - a far cry from what it seemed to be for everyone else. Nice things happened and shitty things happened and I was good to myself sometimes and bad for myself at other times and I did some things and I didn't do some things, but most of this year was sitting still, for better or worse. I'd be lying if I said I didn't regret my lack of action this year, but I'd also be lying if I said that stillness was in vain. I gained an understanding and appreciation for humanity, even when it's at its worst. I learned that even the most despicable and disappointing views can be, if not empathized with, at least understood. I allowed myself to stand strong in my stillness, refusing to sway. I got a little bit better at being honest while still being kind. I took a micro-step toward balance. And that, dear everyone, is what I wish for you this coming year. I wish you understanding. I wish you kindness, both given and received. I wish you wisdom. I wish you stillness. Mostly, though, I wish for everyone to take a breath and count to ten. I wish that we would stop and listen just a little more often. Or, you know, a lot more often. I wish for us to accept and understand that those with views different from ours likely aren't as terrible as we believe they are. That everyone has a reason for believing what they do, and that most of us are capable of changing our minds. I wish us a bit more patience, and a lot more empathy. I wish that when our knee-jerk reaction is to ban and silence, we consciously choose to instead engage and challenge. I wish we reached for the middle more often. I wish we feared less and embraced more. I wish that we judged less and appreciated more. I wish us all more strength and honesty, more tolerance and acceptance, more willingness to understand. I wish for us to value the word "us" a lot more. In the immediate wake of America's recent Supreme Court decision, my Facebook news feed featured little else than various takes on the story. Most people were celebrating and congratulating. Some were cautiously optimistic, but quick to remind everyone how much farther the U.S. had to go. A few didn't care much one way or the other, and just wanted to know when everyone's profile pictures would go back to normal. And then there was that handful of people who changed their profile picture to Weeping Jesus and informed us the end was nigh.
I get it. I come from a religious family, and understand the belief that every step we as a society take away from Christian values is a step toward Judgement Day. I come from a conservative province, and understand the fear that liberalism is a slippery slope toward moral decay. While I do not agree with them, I do not condemn people for holding those beliefs. That said, when I see people I know to be loving, intelligent individuals cry out in horror and lament what an apparent outrage this decision is, when thinkers I generally respect begin ranting about the Gay Agenda and their noble Pro-Family opponents, when those charged to love and lead turn to hatred and harm, I have to wonder if they're reading from the same Bible, and the same Constitution, I am. You know what truly upset Jesus? Poverty. Selfishness. Judgement. Greed. Finger-pointing. Dishonesty. Condemnation. He had little to say about romantic relationships. He had little to say about the law lining up with your personal beliefs. He had a whole lot to say about charity, kindness, and selflessness. You know what really concerned the Founding Fathers? Liberty. Choice. Freedom. They had nothing to say about personal relationships, and made clear the government would not be run on religion. Rather, they spoke of freedom and the pursuit of happiness, the liberty to live as one sees fit. Jesus and the Founding Fathers spoke passionately and often about these things. They wrote essays and speeches on them. They gathered their followers to hear their words on them. Their emotional and spiritual appeals on them have been immortalized. Yet, conspicuously missing from my news feed is outrage that the richest nation in the world allowed 3.5 million people to go homeless this year. I've not seen any declarations that the obscene wages and outstanding greed of the top 1% indicate the end is near. Few are invoking the founding fathers when faced with the government spying on its own citizens, cameras on every corner, and an ever-increasing number of supposed freedoms being curbed. I haven't seen a single Weeping Jesus posted in response to the fact that about 16 million kids go hungry each year - in fact, I haven't seen anyone discuss that fact at all. A lot of people are worryingly eager to express their outrage about homosexual unions, yet are staggeringly silent about greed, hypocrisy, poverty, and judgement. If this is about religion, allow me to remind you that there are over 500 Bible verses condemning greed and the coveting of riches, nearly 100 about charity, several dozen instructing you not to judge others, at least twenty that charge you to focus on your own sins before the sins of others, and...three about homosexuality (two of which are found alongside commandments to not eat shellfish or shave...). There are more verses about divorce than about homosexuality. There are more verses about foods you shouldn't eat than there are about homosexuality. Yet, I do not see anyone lamenting the decay of society because Red Lobster and divorce lawyers exist. If this is about what America was founded on, well, I could write at length about that, but suffice it to say, the founding fathers strongly supported personal liberty, believed the scope of the government should be small, that no one should be forced to live under another's religious beliefs (and nor should anyone be denied the right to worship as they please), and that all people are created equal, deserve equal rights, and are free to pursue happiness. I cannot stop anyone from opposing homosexuality and gay unions. I cannot prevent anyone from feeling strongly that they are wrong, or even sinful. But I can ask you to be honest. I can ask you to stop pretending that your indignation is truly Christian or patriotic in nature. If it were, you would immediately set it aside, as there is no actual foundation for your outrage. If this were truly about Jesus or about America, you would be too busy feeding the hungry, burning down Wall St., defending your liberties, and removing the log from your own eye to concern yourself with two people who just want to love freely. I've never been one to surround myself with yes-men. I like conflict, I like debate, I like being exposed to views I might not consider on my own. I'm happy to have friends with completely different opinions to mine, even if I strongly disagree with them. But, if my Facebook feed is any indication, there's something much more sinister creeping into my social circle. Something that goes well beyond a difference in opinion. Namely, vague, sourceless memes and statuses about the many benefits illegal immigrants and refugees get that we born and bred Canadians are decidedly denied. In the last week or so, two in particular have raised my hackles. One, which has apparently been circulated since 2004, details the huge amount of government funding refugees receive (in comparison to the pittance pensioners get), the other kindly informs us (IN ALL CAPS OF COURSE) that illegal immigrants are handed a job, driver's license, and huge sums of money upon crossing the Canadian border. You may have guessed from previous posts of mine that I have zero issue with immigration. I'll even go so far as to say I have zero problem with illegal immigration. I'm not a big fan of claiming ownership and exclusivity over chunks of dirt. But that's not what angers me so much about these viral pseudo-diatribes. As I said earlier, I take no issue with my friends having completely opposing views from my own, even if I find them awful. No, what pisses me off about these is that they are fucking nonsense. Few things make me as irate as the intentional spreading of misinformation, especially when its inevitable result is bigotry against our fellow humans. And don't kid yourself - it is intentional, and it will lead to bigotry. There is no excuse for inciting hatred and mistrust of others using misinformation and outright lies - the only reason one can honestly offer for doing so is that those "facts" support their own personal biases. It takes literal seconds to fact-check; anyone not bothering to do it simply doesn't want to.
But hey, I'm a generous person. Maybe it was an honest mistake. Maybe they were having a bad day. Maybe they swear they read this was true, somewhere, at some point. Maybe they just don't know where to look for the facts. Just in case, I thought I'd do them all a favour and gather the information for them. Here, in no particular order, are the real answers to these allegedly hard-hitting questions about Canadian immigration.
It's not immigrants that pose a threat to this nation. It is misinformation and bigotry. We are going out of our way to pass along non-facts in an effort to diminish the positive aspects of immigration and multiculturalism. We, one of the best educated nations on Earth, are intentionally spreading wrong information. If that isn't threatening, I don't know what is. So, the next time you see one of these posts, the next time your anger at all this unfairness flares, the next time you're tempted to utter the now laughable phrase "they took our jobs!", please, for the love of all that is good, stop. Check your facts. Check the numbers. And check that leftover Chinese takeout sitting in your fridge. It's hard to know where to begin this post. I've written, deleted, and rewritten the opening line dozens of times, and the clock has not yet struck 6am. I didn't want this post to be about me - it seems tacky and selfish - and yet, it's impossible to ignore the parallels and influence present. I didn't want this post to be about him - there are already tens of thousands of those that all say the same thing - and yet, it's so hard not to launch into a recollection of his greatest achievements. I didn't want this post to be all about depression - his goal was, after all, to make us laugh - and yet, this feels like an opportunity that should not be wasted. And so here I sit, wishing to express so many seemingly unconnected things, and having no idea where to begin. From the time I was old enough to say my own name, I have thought about Robin Williams, quite literally, every single day. That may seem like an overstatement - who the hell, aside from a deranged fan, thinks about a celebrity every day? Someone that has to say his name numerous times a day, that's who. When you grow up with a celebrity's name, especially an insanely famous, hilarious, and well-loved celebrity, it's impossible not to think about them often. For 30-some years, I've daily gone through the same routine - at the bank, at work, at social functions and interviews. I introduce myself, or hand back my form, or wait for my number to be punched into a computer. Pause. Smirk. Inevitable lame joke. Apology for lame joke. Questioning of my parents love for me. Rinse and repeat. It dawns on me now that sharing a name with, and being a huge fan of, such an iconic figure has influenced my life more than I might have realized. Even that name you see at the top of this page - Robyn J. Williams - was influenced by him. My legal name is Robin Williams; I swapped the "i" for a "y" and added my middle initial in the hopes that people might not make the connection as quickly or as often (and to ensure I had any hope of securing a domain name). This may go a long way in explaining why, for the first time ever, I feel a genuine sadness at the passing of a celebrity. It's no exaggeration to say that there are few, if any, memories I have in which he played no role - even if that role was often just a bad joke at my expense. But it of course goes deeper than that. Mr. Williams and I didn't just share a name, we share(d) an illness. He made no secret of his struggles with depression and addiction, and knowing that a man who brought so much light to the lives of others couldn't find the light in his own is a hard blow. It serves as a stark reminder that depression knows no boundaries. It does not care about your fame. It does not care how many people adore you, or how many followers you have on Facebook. It doesn't care that you have a good sense of humour, it doesn't care that you're talented. It doesn't care about your scholarship to Juilliard or your HBO special. And it most certainly does not care about your bank account balance. When people ask - and they have, and they will continue to - how a wealthy, successful, beloved man could possibly have anything to be sad about, it tells us that we still have much work to do in educating people about mental illness. It tells us that people still do not understand that depression doesn't have a face. That people can carry their depression in their pockets, laughing and joking and filling the room with positive energy all the while. That it's always the last person we expect. That we never see it coming. If we can manage to pull anything positive out of Robin's suicide, it will be a little more knowledge and a little more awareness. Perhaps, finally, we can begin to understand that this is a real illness that can affect, and even kill, those who seem most immune to its symptoms. Rest In Peace, dear man. You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. -Robin Williams My grade 5 year, 1990/91, I was a chubby, geeky, awkward girl. I didn't have many friends. I wasn't athletic, or popular, or into dolls or cars or make-up or mud. The nerds had rejected me, as I wasn't big on maths, and I thought the A/V club was preferable only to death. I liked books and poems and paintings and music. I spent a lot of time alone. When grade 5 started, I was nervous. I'd already been labelled a "teacher's pet", liked much more by my liberal, hippyish art and language teachers than by my fellow students, and though the label didn't do me many favours, I at least had those teachers to stop my school experience from being completely miserable. But now, standing at the front of the classroom was this old, conservative looking, presumably Christian woman, who I was sure, by those very characteristics, would hate me. I had no idea just how wrong I was. "Oh, my little poet-to-be, do you think you could pry yourself away long enough to do this equation?" She smiled and winked at me, obviously trying to meet me halfway between enforced curriculum, and my own passions. I'd do the equation, often incorrectly, and she'd calmly walk me through it, undoubtedly knowing it would never sink in. I'd nod in feigned understanding, and go back to my seat to finish whatever it was I'd been writing. "Robyn, wait," Mrs. Pashuk would say, stopping me on my way out the door. "Hand it over." I'd pull that day's story or poem out of my binder and give it to her. Her response to it would depend entirely on whether it was about that day's lesson or not. If it was, she would keep it and grade me on it. If it wasn't, I'd get a half-assed lecture on how, even if it was boring, I needed to pay attention in class, as I was a bright kid, and one day, the amount of knowledge I possessed would matter. I think she knew she was fighting a losing battle - that it was highly unlikely I was ever going to pay attention to things that bored me - but that she felt it important to at least try holding my feet to the ground. Never, however, not even once, did she attempt discouraging my writing. Even when she knew I was ignoring the lesson, even when she knew I wasn't doing what I'd been assigned, even when I would spend the entire day alternating between staring out the window and jotting down lines, never did she tell me not to write. Instead, she'd tailor the lesson to me - she'd challenge me to write a poem or short story about what we were going to learn that day, ensuring that I'd actually pay attention, as I'd want to write a good piece. She'd try relating math to language, as hard as that must have been for her, so that I'd have at least a cursory understanding. She'd play me songs that discussed history (I'll never forget us first laughing at, and then really digging into, Bony M's "Rasputin"), she told me about scientists who were also poets to pique my interest, and she introduced me to painters who were relevant to the lessons we were being taught. At Halloween, she would make homemade popcorn balls; at Christmas, realizing that our school was highly multicultural, rather than decorating the room in standard Christmas adornments, she'd ask us to research our own culture's winter celebrations, and bring something in to add to the room. Before summer break, she played us songs from Elvis' "Blue Hawaii" - that was, in fact, the only time I saw her as a vulnerable person. A few students mocked her for playing something as ancient and outdated as Elvis was to 90s children, and she actually broke down in tears. All she'd wanted was to share her love of music, and give us something fun and summery to listen to in our last few days before break, and her being laughed at for it apparently hit her hard. I remember being angrier than I'd ever been that day - this woman had showed the same love for the cruel, seemingly heartless bullies as she had for the sweetest and kindest of kids, and here they all were, teaming up to laugh at the silly old lady with her silly old Elvis records. It was that day - despite the fact that it was only a few days before we left her class forever - that the relationship between Mrs. Pashuk, myself, and a couple of other classmates, changed permanently. It was that day that previous alliances were severed, and geeks, bullies, preps, and jocks, joined together, in opposition to those that had formerly been our peers. Some of us were horrified by how some others had treated her that day, and what clique we belonged to had absolutely no bearing on the side we took. It was a day of growing up, and a day of learning to stand our ground. Some of us, who had previously remained silent to damn near everything, loudly proclaimed our distaste for their behaviour. Some of us, who had previously clung tight to our clique, boldly took the side of "the enemy", in solidarity with a woman who had made a sincere attempt to connect with each and every one of us. Some of us grew a little that day, and Mrs. Pashuk, from that point on, fostered in us a belief in ourselves. Not just because we had stuck up for her, but because we had defied our social expectations, and stood up for what we thought was right. And, in her typically fair and bold manner, also (later) defended those who had mocked her, reminding us that they had every right to not like what others liked. I can't say that, without Mrs. Pashuk, I wouldn't have become a writer. I can't say with any certainty that I wouldn't have published a book or written for websites or started my own business. But I can say with absolute certainty that I would have had to work far harder to learn the necessary lessons, that I would have had to overcome much more doubt, and that I would have had far less confidence. I can say with absolute certainty that the way Mrs. Pashuk approached me forever changed my own approach to learning, to writing, and to communicating. I can say with absolute certainty that her influence made me a stronger, smarter, bolder person. That, after leaving her classroom, I felt more equipped to face the real world, even if I had no idea at that point what it actually was. That her belief that everyone could succeed, that everyone had a passion worthy of following, that her seemingly genuine love for everyone, completely altered the way I viewed my peers, and life itself. That she was the first person, outside of my own family, that sincerely cared whether or not I succeeded. We love you, Mrs. Bevery Jean Pashuk. May you forever know the good you did in countless lives. May your legacy live on well beyond the 81 years you were given. May you Rest In Peace. If this blog is anything, it's a collection of contradictions, and this post is no exception - last year, I posted about my no-resolution policy - this year, I am posting my resolution. That's not really a contradiction, however. I still maintain my no-resolution position, for the same reasons. It was just a coincidence of timing this year that I had my latest epiphany just a couple of days before the calendar flips.
I've written about my struggle with weight a couple of times. I've written about my struggle with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. I've written, rather proudly, about my overcoming of those issues. What I have not ever written, however, is how even overcoming is a temporary thing for me, pretty well always. Yes, I lost 75 pounds. I also gained 30 back. Yes, I quit smoking. Three different times. Yes, I gave up drugs and drink. Right up until I decided staying hammered for a year was an excellent idea. It's ok if you want to judge me for those things - I certainly have - but before you decide to do so, please hear me out. My resolution this year is quite simply, and most difficultly, to be good to myself. I will not resolve to get skinny. I will not resolve to never drink again. I cannot even promise to never again smoke a cigarette (though I do hope I manage at least that). Hell, I'm drinking a double whisky and staring at a box of chocolates as I write this. It seems to me that my struggle was not ever with weight or with drugs or with alcohol or with cigarettes. I have, in fact, been both genuinely happy and sincerely miserable drunk, sober, thin, fat, smoke-free, and in the throes of a pack-a-day habit. What I was doing was never the issue. Why I was doing it was. I tend to be a woman of extremes. When I was thin, I had a certifiable phobia of food. When I was fat, it was my bestest friend ever. When I'm drunk, I'm really, really drunk. When I'm sober, I recoil in horror at the thought of any adult beverage. And so on, and so on. Whether I'm being "good" or "bad", the underlying issue remains - I'm just not all that good to myself. My sobriety or weight-loss was never a result of sincerely wanting to be healthy, it was the result of hating myself long enough to deny my body any pleasures. Likewise, my weight-gain or drunkenness was never a result of being comfortable with who I am and what I enjoy, but the result of hating myself so much that I just didn't give a shit. This year has been a rocky one, to say the least. I hit my lowest point professionally and personally, watched helplessly as my dad suffered and recovered from a stroke, and re-adopted several of my worst habits. Rather than being angry with myself or anyone else, however, I have opted to be thankful. I have chosen to see all of this as a learning experience - of a clear declaration of who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I have chosen to no longer dwell on any rut I may feel I am in, and instead look up at that opening. I have chosen to be good to myself. In case you have been living under a rock for the last 24 hours, some guy that hunts ducks doesn't think anal sex is awesome. This is apparently the most important thing that has ever happened, so I'll give you a few moments to rage.
Feel better? No? What if I told you he got fired for it? Now do you feel better? You shouldn't. Yes, yes, the guy is a dick. His views are bigoted, and not appreciated by a large segment of society. But there's a larger issue at play here, and we'd be foolish to ignore it. The man was "suspended" from his own TV show, because his personal views do not line up with those of A&E, who claim to support LGBT rights. That may seem reasonable at first glance - afterall, most of us would be likewise fired if we made racist or homophobic statements aloud at work. Here's the thing, though: Duck Dynasty, from what I have read (I'm not exactly up on the latest in "reality TV"), is about openly conservative Christian hunters from Louisiana. Now, I hate to stereotype people, but just from that description, I can assume, probably safely, that they do not drape themselves in rainbow flags at the end of the day. I can also assume that A&E was well aware of the fact that they would have the occasional controversial view. In fact, the more I read about this show, the clearer it becomes to me that A&E was banking on it. Let's be honest - you don't create a show about conservatives from the deep south to appeal to an ultra-liberal audience, unless you're counting on the trainwreck syndrome to work in your favour. Whatever the truth of the matter is, A&E had to know this would happen at some point, and is likely to get more ratings out of the deal, one way or another. Bluntly put, they fired one of their employees for doing exactly what they knew and hoped he would do. Not cool. But it goes even deeper than that. I vehemently disagree with everything he said. I think it was bigoted and crude, and sorely uneducated. And I completely support his right to say it. This whole "free speech comes with responsibility" and "public figures shouldn't voice their personal views" argument is utter bullshit. No one - not you, not me, not homosexuals, nor Christians, have the right to not be offended. Sorry, but we just fucking don't. Everyone should be very disturbed by the precedents set by stories like these. I'm not generally one to employ a slippery-slope argument, but I can't deny seeing the potential for one here, for two reasons:
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Anti-gay bigots: no one cares what you think. No, really. We care about you trying to deny us our rights, and we care that you are raising your kids to be bigots, but overall, your approval is not something we seek. We truly DO NOT CARE that YOU have an issue with OUR relationships, in much the same way that you undoubtedly don't care whether I like your spouse or not. But, just to be super clear here, some of your "arguments" really need to be put to rest. We're not in any way similar to paedophiles, rapists, or necrophiliacs. We do not engage in sex acts with unwilling partners. We do not rape kids, animals, or dead bodies (I can't believe I even need to make this distinction, really). We form the same loving, consensual relationships you do, just with people of the same gender. That's literally, and strictly, the only difference between you and us. If you fail to grasp the difference between rape and a same-sex relationship, I'd suggest that you are far more dangerous than we are. Racists: you're fucking idiots. I've tried to employ diplomacy with you; I've tried to grasp your position, but it seems that there's nothing to understand. You hate people for stupid reasons, and that's about all there is to that. If you would step back for even a second and examine your position, I think most of you would see how fucking moronic it is. You hate people, even want them deported or dead because...their flesh is a slightly darker/lighter shade than yours? Really? Do you not see how incredibly stupid that is? If you're honest with yourselves, I think you'd be forced to admit it's not the race itself you dislike, it's the culture. I get that. You, Mr. White American, can't relate to a turban wearing Sikh. Fine. Not all cultures are easily blended. That's understandable. I have a hard time with the idea of a woman being submissive to a man, or feeling compelled to wear a burka. But, you know what? As long as those people are doing what they do by choice, rather than by force, IT'S NONE OF MY FUCKING BUSINESS. And, if they ARE being forced, how exactly does my being a racist fuck help them? Hint: it doesn't. Religious bigots (of all flavours): fuck you. Just...straight up, fuck you. You don't believe in a god? Awesome, good for you. You DO believe in a god? Awesome, good for you, too. You want to infringe on other people's rights and lives because of those positions? Fuck you. This one should actually be really simple, no matter what perspective you are coming from. Christians would not want to be forced to live under Sharia law. Hindus would not want to be forced to live under Mormon doctrine. So why in the fuck do ANY Christians or atheists (the two most common beliefs/lack thereof where I live) think it's acceptable to force their views on their "opposition"? Why would anyone think it's okay to harass church-goers, or to call non-believers "evil"? What exactly do you think you're going to accomplish with those tactics? You think telling Christians they're delusional morons will make them ditch their faith? You think telling atheists they are destined for hell will shuffle them into your church? If so, you're a fucking idiot. People have different beliefs. Get over it. Seriously. Get the fuck over it, before we all kill one another. I'm fed-fucking-up with these insane and illogical positions. If they weren't so dangerous and hateful, I would be sincerely amused by them, because they're just that stupid. There are almost 7 billion people on Earth. SEVEN BILLION. Do you really believe there's any chance that they will all be the same as you? Do you really believe they should be? If you've ever eaten a taco or gone to a funeral or had a glass of wine, I strongly suggest you shut the fuck up, as you are reaping the benefits of different cultures, religions, and races. If you've ever had anything but vanilla, missionary sex, or had the audacity to vote, I suggest you shut the fuck up, as you are reaping the benefits of the LGBT and women's rights movements. Anyone that is even halfway willing to examine life from a reasonable perspective will see that our differences and diversity directly contributed to the rights and privileges we enjoy today. And if you can't appreciate that, perhaps it is not everyone else that is the problem, but you. Just a thought. |
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Kai Rooney is already a born footballer: Wayne's son is already practising his dives on a day out in Krakow with mum Coleen
22:39 GMT, 15 June 2012
After staying put in his pushchair on a rainy day in Krakow on Thursday, no doubt little Kai Rooney couldn't wait to run around once the sun was out.
Ahead of watching his father Wayne's team win 3-2 against Sweden on Friday, the two-year-old enjoyed a fun day out in the Polish city with his mother Coleen and Uncle Anthony.
As his mum and uncle sat down to listen to some live music in Krakow's main square, the little boy kept himself amused by somersaulting and practising his dives on some nearby grass.
This is fun: Kai Rooney does some somersaults in Krakow's main square ahead of the England V Sweden game on Friday night
Keeping an eye: As Kai played on the grass, his mother Coleen and uncle Anthony McLoughlin watched him closely
No doubt he's seen some of his father's peers somersaulting on the football pitches when they score a goal and was trying to copy them.
Kai's little gymnastic session came as his mother and uncle watched an outdoor concert in the square.
They also had some fun as they fed the pigeons.
Alfresco fun: Kai was enjoying himself out in the warm sunshine after a wet day on Thursday
It came following a leisurely alfresco lunch and a visit to the zoo.
Coleen tweeted: 'Weather nice today in Krakow! Trip to the zoo and late lunch/drinks in the square! Loving the sound of the flamenco guitar playing by us!!'
Later that day, Coleen joined Kai and Wayne's cousin Claire Rooney to watch the game in their hotel room.
Ready for the England game: Little Kai changed into his England kit to watch the game on TV in their hotel room
Pizza not a cocktail! Coleen's room service was lost in-translation
Ahead of the game, she tweeted: 'Good luck England!!! Looking forward to it with a polish finest #belvederevodka.'
And when England scored the first goal, she uploaded a photo of herself and Kai in his England kit.
Although they had ordered room service, it appeared their request for margherita pizzas got lost in translation and they ended up having margarita cockatials delivered instead.
Tweeting fellow WAG Abbey Crouch, she said: 'Ha ha we ordered a pizza last week and a cocktail came!!! X.
'Margarita pizza and chips!!! Ha x .'
Although she was wearing a black and white dress for the match, earlier that day she opted for a bright pink top from the Cricket boutique in Liverpool.
Sightseeing pair: Coleen Rooney and her son Kai were seen taking in the sights in Krakow earlier today
Mummy's little poppet: Coleen dotes on her son as they chose their lunch from the menu
The garment had accentuated Coleen's deep tan and had a tie at the back.
teamed the bright top with a pair of dark jeans and towering gold
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Kai was dressed in a blue and white striped shirt, white shorts and bright red D&G sandals for the occasion.
1All tied up: The 26-year-old WAG wore a pair of tight navy jeans and a bright pink T-shirt with a tie at the back for the day out in Krakow with her son
Inquisitive little man: Kai appeared captivated by his surroundings as Coleen and her brother strolled the streets
She was seen giving her son bread to give to the birds.
Yesterday Coleen was snapped leaving her hotel
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according to onlookers, they didn't stay out very long, the wet weather
changing their minds quickly and the gave up on the idea of stretching
their legs and headed back indoors again.
Decisions, decisions: The family check out the dessert menu
You could do that in Liverpool precinct! Instead of soaking up the Coleen took Kai to feed the pigeons
Here like this: The two-year-old boy was seen feeding the birds some bread
Coleen, Kai and Anthony arrived in the country on Wednesday by private jet from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
And she was clearly delighted to be reunited with her man as she took to her Twitter page and wrote: 'So nice to see @WayneRooney today, Kai was so happy and is
looking forward to seeing him again Sunday! Night night from rainy
Wayne is suspended for the first two matches of
the championships and so will not be playing against Poland tonight.
VIDEO: Coleen and the WAGs arrive in Krakow
Should have stayed at home! Coleen Rooney shelters from the rain under a huge umbrella as she takes son Kai for a stroll in Krakow yesterday


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Its from Doug so that mean the Raps are talking to every team but.....
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Anthony Parker/Andrea Bargnani (9.8 Mil)
for Andres Nocioni/Thabo Sefolosha (9.93 Mil) Lineup: Calderon/Ukic Sefolosha/Kapono/Soloman Nocioni//Graham/Moon/Adams Bosh/Humphries JO/Humphries/Voskhul/Jawai |
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Uh, I definitely do not think it's wise to trade 1 chucker for another.
Nocioni is great don't get me wrong, but he's had a bad rep in Chicago as a long range chucker whenever other parts of his game don't work. Bargnani has way more value than simply Noc not to mention that Noc is a pretty serious contract...8 million a year for the next 5... |
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JO/Parker/Moon for Hinrich/Hughes/Thabo/Noah. Then move Jose for wings like Outlaw/Webster. Now we have Ukic, Outlaw, Webster, Thabo, Graham, Bargs, Noah as young depth, and Hinrich, Hughes, Bosh as more solidifed big piece. Our starting lineup is just as good and now we're one of the most deep teams in the league and have balance and future if we have to blow things up.
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Cant see them giving up Hughes with JO coming in, but Gooden may be available as well. as Chicago is growing enamored with Noah and Thomas
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I don't know why everyones so eager to throw away this JO contract.
The ONLY way we trade him to Chicago is for Gooden, Deng, Thabo and Noah Unless the Raptors rip them off theres no reason to trade that 22 million dollar contract away a year before the biggest free agent offseason arguably in sports history, |
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I just put in Hughes as a financial fit and it still gives us a big expiring in 2010. Hughes might honestly be easier to move next year because 22 mil of contract is a LOT in JO's case, not every rebuilding team can come up with a package for that
Chicago would love to have to dump Hinrich's contract for JO's expiring, if they have lots of cap room considering they have Derrick Rose and a big market, they'd guarantee Bosh or Amare or something. Only concern would be that after doing this, they won't be able to sign Gordon, though you have to ask if you really want him for the 11 mil a year or something he'll be getting. Also if Rose is really this special, the combo of him, Deng, and JO could be good by like next year Last edited by The MVP of West Hollywood; 12-20-2008 at 03:20 PM. |
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