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Monday, August 5, 2013
FDA defining what "gluten free" means on packages
A variety of foods labeled Gluten Free are displayed in Frederick, Md., Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Consumers are going to know exactly what they are getting when they buy foods labeled "gluten free." The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is at last defining what a "gluten free" label on a food package really means after more than six years of consideration. Until now, manufacturers have been able to use their own discretion as to how much gluten they include. Under an FDA rule announced Friday, products labeled "gluten free" still won't have to be technically free of wheat, rye and barley and their derivatives. But they almost will: "Gluten-free" products will have to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
A variety of foods labeled Gluten Free are displayed in Frederick, Md., Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Consumers are going to know exactly what they are getting when they buy foods labeled "gluten free." The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is at last defining what a "gluten free" label on a food package really means after more than six years of consideration. Until now, manufacturers have been able to use their own discretion as to how much gluten they include. Under an FDA rule announced Friday, products labeled "gluten free" still won't have to be technically free of wheat, rye and barley and their derivatives. But they almost will: "Gluten-free" products will have to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
This undated handout photo provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows a gluten free labeling on a box of pretzel chips. Consumers are going to know exactly what they are getting when they buy foods labeled "gluten free." The FDA is at last defining what a "gluten free" label on a food package really means after more than six years of consideration. Until now, manufacturers have been able to use their own discretion as to how much gluten they include. Under an FDA rule announced Friday, products labeled "gluten free" still won't have to be technically free of wheat, rye and barley and their derivatives. But they almost will: "Gluten-free" products will have to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. (AP Photo/FDA)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? A label that reads "gluten free" will now mean the same thing for all food, regardless of which kind you buy.
After more than a six-year delay, the Food and Drug Administration has set a new standard for labels that will make shopping easier for consumers on gluten-restricted diets. Until now, the term "gluten free" had not been regulated, and manufacturers made their own decisions about what it means.
Under an FDA rule announced Friday, products labeled "gluten free" still won't have to be technically free of wheat, rye and barley and their derivatives. But they will have to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten.
That amount is generally recognized by the medical community to be low enough so that most people who have celiac disease won't get sick if they eat it.
People who suffer from celiac disease don't absorb nutrients well and can get sick from the gluten found in wheat and other cereal grains. Other countries already have similar standards.
Celiac disease affects up to 3 million Americans. It causes abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea, and people who have it can suffer weight loss, fatigue, rashes and other long-term medical problems. Celiac is a diagnosed illness that is more severe than gluten sensitivity, which some people self-diagnose.
Only a very small number of people wouldn't be able to ingest the amount of gluten that will be allowed under the new rule, FDA officials said.
"Adherence to a gluten-free diet is the key to treating celiac disease, which can be very disruptive to everyday life," FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg said. "The FDA's new 'gluten-free' definition will help people with this condition make food choices with confidence and allow them to better manage their health."
The new FDA rule also would ensure that foods with the labels "no gluten," ''free of gluten," and "without gluten" meet the definition. Manufacturers will have a year to comply, though the FDA urged companies to meet the definition sooner.
Ten years ago, most people had never heard of celiac disease. But awareness and diagnosis of the illness has exploded in recent years. It's not entirely clear why ? some researchers say it was under-diagnosed; others say it's because people eat more processed wheat products like pastas and baked goods than in past decades, and those items use types of wheat that have a higher gluten content.
Many companies that market gluten-free foods already meet the standard. But Andrea Levario of the American Celiac Disease Alliance said the federal guidelines will cut down on painstaking shopping for those who suffer from celiac disease.
Levario said that wheat must be labeled on food packages but that barley and rye are often hidden ingredients in food. The standard will also ensure that companies can't label products "gluten-free" even if they are cross-contaminated from other products made in the same manufacturing facility. She said shopping can be like "playing Russian roulette" for people who have celiac.
"This will eliminate confusion for the consumer and will cut down on calls to companies to try and determine whether their products are safe and gluten free," she said.
Michael Taylor, FDA deputy commissioner for foods, said the rule originally proposed during the George W. Bush administration was delayed because the agency was evaluating what standard was correct.
"We wanted to do a careful scientific assessment of the data and the range of sensitivities," Taylor said.
Congress originally directed the FDA to set the standards in 2004 as part of a larger law that required food packaging to list major allergens. Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., originally introduced a bill calling for the standards in 1999. She praised the FDA rules and called them "a long time coming."
In the decade since Congress considered the standards, gluten-free foods have become big business. Millions of people are buying the foods because they say they make them feel better, even if they don't have celiac disease. Americans spent more than $4 billion on gluten-free foods last year, according to the American Celiac Disease Alliance, and a major manufacturing survey issued this week suggested that the niche industry is giving an economic boost to the food industry overall.
One of the largest manufacturers of gluten free foods, Boulder Brands, said it has been seeing double-digit growth in sales and is looking at expanding into bigger markets. The company's brands, Glutino and Udi's, already meet the new standards.
"We expect the new regulations to impact sales in a positive way as consumers can feel more confident in their gluten free choices," said T.J. McIntyre, executive vice president of the company.
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Vendors recall hit-and-run driver at LA boardwalk
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? One minute, Mustafa Balci was sitting in a lawn chair next to his wife at their booth on the Venice Beach boardwalk, enjoying the leisurely summer scene.
The next minute, the couple was lying on the ground along with the other injured after a man accelerated his large black car through a crowd, hitting one person after another as people tried desperately to get out of the way.
Saturday's hit-and-run killed an Italian woman on her honeymoon and hurt 11 others who only a moment earlier had been enjoying a late afternoon near the beach at the height of vacation season.
Balci's booth was struck within seconds of the start of the rampage. The car swerved left, sideswiping a picnic table holding the couple's wares ? the traditional Turkish blue glassware of the eye to ward off the evil eye, and wall hangings of Jesus and Virgin Mary tapestries.
The car hit three customers looking at the items, and slammed into Balci's knees pushing him backward, breaking a table, smashing a mirror and scattering everything. His wife, Yesim Balci, was flung 8 feet, tumbling backward and landing facedown.
By the time it was over, the driver had covered about a quarter of a mile along the boardwalk before speeding away. The entire incident was over in minutes.
"I couldn't see her when I woke up, I looked up and was like where is she? I yelled, 'Are you around? Are you alive?' She yelled back, 'I'm alive,'" Mustafa Balci said. "I thought both of us would be dead."
Balci, 44, was helped up by strangers who took him over to his wife. The couple were taken along with three others to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, treated for minor injuries and released.
Yesim Balci, 48, had her ankle taped up, blood seeping through the back, and bruises all over her body. On Sunday, she couldn't raise her left arm.
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of murder several hours after the hit-and-run. Nathan Louis Campbell, 38, of Los Angeles walked into a police station in neighboring Santa Monica and said he was involved. He remained jailed Sunday on $1 million bail.
Police declined to discuss a motive but Deputy Chief Kirk Albanese said there was no indication that the attack was a terrorist act or that anyone else was involved.
The driver first parked outside a hotel and surveyed the boardwalk: Hundreds of people were sitting at cafes, walking along the seashore or shopping at vendors selling jewelry or art.
Then, according to surveillance video, the man got into a large black car, steered around a vehicle barrier and drove through the crowd.
The driver knocked over two mannequins and an ATM and started hitting people, swerving from side to side and often running straight into victims. Video showed the car struck at least three vendors ? a fortune teller, a couple selling jewelry and a woman who does tattooing.
Witnesses said the car was traveling at about 35 to 40 mph along the boardwalk.
The driver eventually turned up a side street and headed away from the ocean. The car was later found abandoned less than two miles away, police said.
People were "stumbling around, blood dripping down their legs, looking confused not knowing what had happened, people screaming," said Louisa Hodge, who described "blocks and blocks of people just strewn across the sidewalk."
The Italian woman was identified as Alice Gruppioni, 32. Her family in Bologna told the Italian news agency LaPresse that she had been on her honeymoon after a July 20 wedding.
Gruppioni worked as a manager for the family business Sira group, which makes radiators. Her father, Valerio Gruppioni, runs the company and was formerly president of the Bologna soccer team, according to LaPresse.
The family declined to speak to The Associated Press on Sunday.
Another person was critically injured. Two others were taken to hospitals in serious condition. Eight suffered less serious injuries, police said.
On Sunday, the boardwalk featured the typical summer crowd, people on roller blades, beach cruisers, performers and regular vendors. The Balcis were also back at their booth to take stock of their losses.
A broken picnic table was behind them, and a box of their damaged wares in front of them.
They estimated that 90 percent of their goods were broken, at a loss of $6,000 for handmade goods whose raw materials were shipped from Turkey. They don't have any health insurance and aren't sure how they will make up the losses.
"We're not here to work or sell anything, we're here for damage control, to take our stuff and go home and rest," Mustafa Balci said.
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Associated Press Writer Colleen Barry in Milan contributed to this report.
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/vendors-recall-hit-run-driver-la-boardwalk-083410442.html
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Gov. Chris Christie/Sen. Rand Paul feud could make Christie president
Rand Paul surrendered. He ran the risk of opening an intraparty debate that needs to be had. Chris Christie, a real conservative who is willing to go off the ideological track, is not to be messed with. He is willing to call out those that are much more intellectually dishonest than he is. Rand Paul and the pseudo-conservative Libertarians could not allow the debate to go there. Rand Paul did what he had to do. He surrendered and asked Chris Christie to a beer summit.
So how did this Republican feud get started? A few days ago, Christie said that there was a strain of Libertarianism on both the left and the right that opposes the NSA surveillance program. He then used the standard 9/11 defense of the program. Rand Paul responded by implying that was a cheap shot and accused Christie of having the ?gimme, gimme, gimme? disease, always wanting from the government. Christie responded that New Jersey gives much more to the U.S. Treasury than it gets back and by contrast Kentucky gets back much more than they put in. Rand Paul attempted to imply that their two military bases were the reasons, not realizing that New Jersey has 8 military bases. Continuing the discussion for Rand Paul was pointless. He was beaten. It turns out that Kentucky, Rand Paul?s state, is in fact the ?gimme, gimme, gimme? state, the welfare state. Chris Christie cracked that door.
Jump below the fold for the full story about Rand Paul, Chris Christie, and what it all means for 2016.
The chart below is quite illuminating. Texas is the only red state that gets back less than it sends to Washington. Of course Texas' wealth of natural resources can hide a lot of its intrinsic dysfunction.
The above chart and many others have been circulating over the internet for years. They are modified as new data becomes available. One would think that every time a red state politician started grandstanding about smaller government, the mainstream media would ask them if they realized their stance was disproportionately harming their states. In fact, the chart demonstrates a particular pathology that is systemic mostly with red states. One must wonder why the mainstream media?s objective journalists do not feel compelled to investigate this reality with in depth reporting and specials.
Rand Paul inadvertently opened that door for debate. Most importantly, since the argument was made by a Republican to a Republican it runs the risk of being heard by Republicans. Had these facts been articulated by Democrats or liberals, no one on the right would be listening to them or be receptive of learning the fact that Kentucky, as well as all but one red state, are very dependent on the federal government.
Conventional wisdom by most in the mainstream media and other talking heads is that Chris Christie cannot make it out of a Republican primary because he is not conservative enough. Some believe his acceptance of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion was one of the nails in his presidential coffin.
Christie has already earned his conservative bona fides. He cancelled a much-needed tunnel project. He lambasted unions even as some unions endorsed him likely for political reasons. He has revived his tax cut proposal that gives most of its benefits to the top 1 percent. He attacked the Supreme Court decision for ruling that key parts of DOMA were unconstitutional.
If Christie decides to run for president, he will win the Republican primary. He is a conservative and made the minimal political moves in a Blue State to remain so. He is willing to defend his policies even if he has to destroy the false narratives of his red state rivals. He will make them the fake conservatives for preaching small government even as they are on the dole. He will spin his acceptance of Obamacare Medicaid expansion as a fiscally responsible move on a bill that had conservative origins. Christie will use the social-welfare red state reality and make any additional austerity proposed by the right-wingers an attack on the red state middle class. He will make himself the only adult in the room.
Republicans want the White House. They have lost the popular vote in five of the last six elections. 2016 is likely the last election they can win without revamping their party. While the far right claims that the party is not sufficiently to the Right, most Republicans know better. If they were willing to elect Mitt Romney, the governor that actually passed Massachusetts? version of Obamacare, they surely would be willing to elect Christie who uses it to benefit his indigent (and make money for insurance companies, hospitals, and drug makers).
Ultimately the real question is, can Chris Christie beat Hillary Clinton? As a blue state conservative Republican who uses his brashness when questioned to deflect from the actual policies, as a mainstream media darling, and as a recipient of poor mainstream media scrutiny and in depth analysis, the answer is yes. If Hillary Clinton is tied to Bill Clinton and a narrative is constructed with his Glass Steagall sin, the answer is yes.
If, however, the country buys into two tenets Hillary will win. If the country believes the truth that governance by testosterone has been a failure to the middle class and that conservative policies by Republicans and Democrats alike decimated the middle class, then Hillary Clinton will win.
The exuberance of many that assume that because of demographic changes a Republican cannot win the presidency is false. A Republican like Gov. Chris Christie can.
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Coahulla Creek leaper second at AAU Junior Olympics ...
Josh Foxx?s best high jump effort in the Georgia High School Association Class 3A boys state track and field meet was 5 feet, 10 inches.
He hasn?t grown much since then, but his leaping ability is six inches taller.
Foxx jumped a 6-4 at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Ypsilanti, Mich., and finished in second place among the 15-16 year olds in Thursday?s high jump event.
Entering his junior year at Coahulla Creek High School, Foxx has been working all summer with the newly formed North Georgia Sparks travel team and coach Eric Bishop. He has been preparing for this trip, and he said the level of competition was a surprise.
?It was pretty crazy,? he said. ?It was a lot bigger than anything I?ve ever been to. There were a lot of athletes there. It was a different world, something I?m not used to.?
There were 56 competitors in the high jump for Foxx?s division. The winner of the event cleared 6-6, and Foxx knocked the bar off for his third fault.
?I had it,? Foxx recalls. ?It clipped the back of my heel. I?ve cleared it in practice the week before I went. That?s what makes it worse.?
Still, a jump of 6-4 would?ve been good enough to tie North Murray?s Brady Swilling for second at this year?s state meet in Jefferson, and a jump of 6-6 would?ve tied the best of state champion Deonte Smith, of Franklin County. Foxx finished eighth in the high jump.
"He only did 5-10 at state and now is jumping 6-6 in practice,? said Bishop, a track standout at Murray County High School who went on to earn All-American honors and win a pair of NCAA high jump titles in 1996 and 1997 at the University of North Carolina. ?He has been working very hard. Last week was the first time he has jumped 6-6. He has come a long way.?
Bishop was an assistant for Coahulla Creek?s track teams this past school year. He previously headed up the track and boys basketball programs at North Murray before resigning last summer to take a job with Whitfield County Schools.
? Dalton resident Ridley Kinsey competed in the National Senior Games Sunday and Monday in Cleveland, Ohio and finished eighth in the 55-59 age division?s shot put and discus events.
The bi-annual event drew nearly 11,000 athletes age 50 and older. Kinsey?s best shot put distance was 33-10.75 and his best discus toss was 111-08.
?I was disappointed for both of them,? Kinsey said. ?I missed seventh place by about five or six inches.?
Kinsey is the director of health care markets for PatCraft, which is part of Shaw Industries. Kinsey won both events for the 55-59 age group in the Georgia Senior Olympics the last two years, and represented the state at the nationals event.
He called it an ?amazing? experience.
?On Sunday morning when I was throwing the discus, the guys I was throwing against were from South Dakota, Texas, Ohio, New York and Alaska,? Kinsey said. ?Just guys from all over the place, and here we are some 55-and-up guys who are throwing the discus. Some of the guys threw the shot put as well, so we got to know one another. It?s amazing, because some of these guys are really good. It?s competition, but at the same time the guys are cheering the others on.?
Source: http://daltondailycitizen.com/x1664877233/Coahulla-Creek-leaper-second-at-AAU-Junior-Olympics
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Ronaldo, Ozil lead Real Madrid past Everton 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? The first soccer game played at Dodger Stadium finished with one of the sport's most familiar results: an impressive victory for Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 17th minute and set up Mesut Ozil's goal 14 minutes later, leading Real Madrid to the final of the International Champions Cup with a 2-1 victory over Everton on Saturday night.
Ronaldo and Ozil starred in soccer's debut at the 51-year-old stadium, keeping Real Madrid unbeaten in preseason friendlies this summer.
In preparation for soccer's arrival in Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers flattened their pitchers' mound and spread temporary grass over the infield and warning track, creating a workable pitch for a doubleheader in front of an enthusiastic Southern California crowd that enjoyed a well-played exhibition.
"It was a little bit strange because we didn't play in a football stadium, but the atmosphere, the tradition of this stadium is outstanding," Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
"To be in this stadium with such fantastic history is a great thing for us ... and I was pleased with our performance."
Second-half substitute Nikica Jelavic scored in the 61st minute for Everton, which gave a solid challenge to the Galacticos. Tim Howard, Everton's American goalkeeper, made a handful of brilliant saves to spark chants of "U-S-A" in the crowd.
"Both teams were trying to feel each other out, and it's tough to assess results this early," Howard said. "It felt good out there, though. It felt loud. It felt electric. We had a good time."
The inaugural International Champions Cup matches seven European teams and MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy in an exhibition tournament.
The final is Wednesday night in Miami, where Real Madrid will face the winner of Chelsea's meeting with AC Milan outside New York on Sunday.
Just two weeks away from the season opener in La Liga, Real Madrid had more than enough talent to overcome Everton. The Toffees reached the semifinals earlier in the week with a surprise win in San Francisco over two-time defending Serie A champion Juventus, which faced the Galaxy in the second game.
Dodger Stadium has hosted the Beatles, a papal Mass, eight World Series and 52 Dodgers seasons, but had never converted its baseball-specific field into a soccer pitch.
One sideline began just outside the right-handed batter's box and stretched right to the edge of the warning track near the right-field pole, 330 feet away from home plate.
Even with nearly every good seat in the majors' largest ballpark selling for $85 or much more, a solid fan contingent greeted both teams.
Everton's Catalan coach, Roberto Martinez, acknowledged the game was a valuable chance to test the Toffees against the world's best. While his team looked good for stretches, particularly around Real's net, they repeatedly were caught scrambling when their offside trap was beaten.
"It was a fantastic game for us," Martinez said. "We were very disappointed in the first half, how effective we allowed Real Madrid to be on the counterattack, but that's about the only area where we were disappointed. I thought we kept the ball very well against one of the best teams in the world."
While Ronaldo was the crowd's favorite, German national team midfielder Ozil was named the man of the match.
Ronaldo broke between two defenders for a golden chance in 10th minute, but the Portuguese star tried to volley Sergio Ramos' long lead pass and booted it well over Howard's goal.
Ronaldo scored when poor marking and a sharp pass from Ozil left him alone in Everton's end, where he faked Howard to the ground and tapped home a long shot for the first goal in Chavez Ravine history.
Everton had plenty of early chances as well. Marouane Fellaini's header glanced off the post in the 24th minute, and Sylvain Distin's apparent goal on a header six minutes later was waved off for a foul in the box.
Ronaldo and Ozil then slipped behind Everton's defense again to retrieve an excellent chipped pass from Luka Modric, with Ronaldo putting a pass on Ozil's right foot for another goal.
Ronaldo left for a substitute 13 minutes into the second half. Moments after Howard made a dramatic leaping stop, Everton answered when Steven Naismith headed a crossing pass back into the middle for Jelavic, whose flying kick rattled between goalkeeper Diego Lopez and the post.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ronaldo-ozil-lead-real-madrid-past-everton-2-021239721.html
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
This guy tries to break a board with a single strike, and it goes terribly awry
We've all seen the videos where a martial arts aficionado breaks a board with a single strike. They aren't even fun to watch any more. But videos where the board goes unbroken? Definitely worth your time.
This guy makes several attempts. He continually corrects his board holder, and even brings in an extra holder. One time, the board goes flying and hits a child in the face. It's basically a disaster.
The lesson we can all learn from this young man? Don't break out the camera and audience until you're 100 percent sure that board will break.
Thanks, For the Win.
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Sunday's Dump & Chase: Best Coach in the NHL?
The folks over at The Hockey Writers conducted a poll of their contributors to name the best coach in the NHL...and the results? Mike Babcock...and it was a blowout. Joel Quenneville finished a distant second, followed by a three way tie for third featuring Barry Trotz. So what do you think? Does this group sound about right? Would you have someone else in the top slot?
Source: http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2013/8/4/4586370/sundays-dump-chase
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J&J pleased to have Chinese court dispute over
1 dead, 11 hurt as car turns LA seaside into chaos
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Kidnap victim reads statement to Castro
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BEIJING (AP) - Health care giant Johnson and Johnson says it is pleased to put a legal dispute behind it after a Chinese court ordered it to pay compensation to a former distributor under an anti-monopoly law.
Thursday's ruling said Johnson & Johnson was guilty of "vertical monopoly" for setting minimum prices its distributors charged for surgical sutures. It noted J&J has stopped thet practice but ordered it to pay 530,000 yuan ($85,000) to a Chinese distributor that said it lost potential sales due to the restriction.
J&J said, "While we are disappointed with today's ruling by the Higher People's Court of Shanghai, we are pleased to have put this matter behind us and look forward to continuing to provide our high quality products and services to healthcare institutions and patients in China."
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FEMA OKs aid for Texas plant blast
The Obama administration has issued a disaster declaration for the Texas town hit by fertilizer plant blasts in April.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday aid for the area affected by the tragedy in the town of West.
Federal funding will supplement state and local recovery efforts "for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the explosion in McLennan County," FEMA said.
The April 17 fire led to simultaneous blasts at a fertilizer distribution facility, killing 15 and decimating homes, businesses and more within 37 blocks.
This decision came after FEMA in June told Gov. Rick Perry it was denying a request to declare the small town a "major disaster" area, a move sharply criticized by local and state officials.
The letter from FEMA spokesman Craig Fugate noted Obama had previously issued an emergency declaration and other measures that paved the way for some direct federal assistance.
"Based on our review of all of the information available, it has been determined that the remaining costs for permanent work is within the capabilities of the state and affected local governments," Fugate said at the time. "Accordingly, we have determined that a major disaster declaration is not necessary."
After the Friday announcement, Perry, who slammed the FEMA move two months ago, lauded a successful state appeal of the initial federal move.
"The approval of the state's appeal for a major disaster declaration is great and welcome news for the people of West," Perry said. "I appreciate everyone who joined me in standing with the people whose lives have been forever impacted to move this appeal forward, especially our congressional delegation."
Perry said the federal action and the state legislature's disaster relief funding "will help this community rebuild their infrastructure, school district and public works as quickly as possible."
A fire at the facility operated by West Fertilizer Company set off two explosions that registered on seismographs as a magnitude-2.1 earthquake and were felt 50 miles away. The blasts leveled a portion of the town, damaging numerous homes, a nursing home and the town's high school and middle school.
According to local officials, the city is still well short of the $17 million it needs to repair roads, water and sewage lines and other damaged infrastructure.
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Alex Rodriguez homers in Double-A rehab game
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) ? Yankees fan Matt Kowalski made the short trip to Arm & Hammer Park, hoping to catch one more look at Alex Rodriguez.
Kowalski got to see what he wanted ? Rodriguez homered Friday night for the Trenton Thunder, and many in the sellout crowd cheered as the embattled New York star rounded the bases.
"I live 20 minutes away, and it could be the last chance to see him play," said Kowalski, of Mount Laurel. "It's kind of hard to not come out. I'm afraid something's pending. That's the rumor, at least."
Major League Baseball is set to suspend 14 players on Monday in the Biogenesis drug case, with Rodriguez likely to get the stiffest penalty. The 38-year-old third baseman hasn't played in the majors this season while recovering from hip surgery and a strained quadriceps.
Rodriguez left Friday night after five innings. He later said the Yankees told him the tentative plan is for him to rejoin the big league team in Chicago for Monday night's game against the White Sox.
Rodriguez said he's confident that will happen "unless I get hit by lightning, and these days you never know."
"I am mentally prepared to play for five more years," he said. "It's not time for me to hang it up. I have a lot more left in me. I will keep fighting."
The Yankees have said Rodriguez will play for Trenton on Saturday. The Yankees are in San Diego this weekend.
"I wish they would come in a plane tonight. I wish I was in San Diego," he said. "I can't wait to see my teammates. I think I can help them. I think I can help them be a better team."
Rodriguez rejoined the Yankees' Double-A farm team earlier in the day, his second minor league rehabilitation assignment during this comeback. After drawing a walk in the first inning, he hit a long two-run homer in the third inning against Reading lefty Jesse Biddle, a No. 1 draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.
Rodriguez leisurely circled the bases to the cheers of the 8,080 fans, many who applauded in admiration of the shot. The three-time American League MVP pointed to someone behind home plate after touching it and headed to the dugout for congratulations by his temporary teammates.
There were some boos during the night.
"I think there were a lot of Phillies fans out there," he said. "A lot of people cheered when I hit the home run."
In the fifth inning, Rodriguez was called out on strikes. He talked to a couple of fans in the stands, signed a few autographs and gave away his bat, and exited the game.
Cheryl Dacey of Princeton Junction sat behind a couple of Philles fans who booed every time Rodriguez came to the plate. She totally enjoyed seeing him quiet them up with his home run.
"In my opinion, I'm 52, I think A-Rod is one of the best players I will see in my lifetime for baseball," said the longtime Yankees fan. "I think there is a witch hunt on for him."
She got a chance to tell Rodriguez that, too. She left the stadium after he was taken out with her No. 13 Yankees uniform autographed.
Earlier in the game, Rodriguez knocked down a hard grounder and threw the batter out at first by a half step.
Prior to the game, Rodriguez smiled a lot, met his teammates and shook hands with coaches after stepping on the field at 4:13 p.m. He did not field questions from a massive media contingent before taking batting practice, throwing and fielding grounder in a 30-minute preparation for the game against the Fightin Phils.
This was Rodriguez's second appearance with the Thunder this season, but the first one in New Jersey.
While there were a couple of A-Rod jerseys in the stands, there also were Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira tops sprinkled in along with some from Philadelphia players.
The 30-year-old Kowalski wore a Rodriguez uniform, and was somewhat forgiving when asked about A-Rod's problems.
"It's hard not to appreciate what A-Rod did for the Yankees," he said. "Anyone who turns a blind eye to 2009 is kidding themselves. They don't win a ring in 2009 without him, so it's hard to forget that."
Thunder Manager Tony Franklin did not think Rodriguez's presence would be a distraction.
"Our guys understand the circumstances around this," he said. "It's all about baseball for our guys. One thing about baseball players is when the game they have a unique ability to separate what's on the field from what's off the field."
It was hard not to notice Rodriguez's every step. Cameramen and reporters stared at him, and they looked over his shoulder as he signed autographs 20 minutes before the first pitch.
"I expect him to be productive in this lineup," Franklin said of a player with 647 career home runs in the bigs. "We're in a pennant race, and I say it jokingly, but I look for the same effort he always gives. He's the consummate professional when it comes to playing the game. The game means everything to him."
Franklin kidded Rodriguez could keep up the tradition of stars buying food spreads for the minor leaguers after the game.
On a more serious note, he said Rodriguez is "a regular guy" who can impart a lot to his players. He also wanted to see him in action.
"I love watching him play," Franklin said. "I am still a fan of baseball and watching him play on the baseball field is what I enjoy."
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/alex-rodriguez-homers-double-rehab-game-004851200.html
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Time Warner Cable blacks out CBS stations
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After fee negotiations failed between Time Warner Cable and CBS, the cable provider on Friday blacked out the network for customers in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Denver and Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. ET.
"We agreed to an extension on Tuesday morning with the expectation that we would engage in a meaningful negotiation with CBS. Since then, CBS has refused to have a productive discussion," the company said in a statement. "It's become clear that no matter how much time we give them, they're not willing to come to reasonable terms. We thank our customers for their patience and support as we continue to fight hard to keep their prices down."
CBS claims in its own statement that Time Warner Cable "has conducted negotiations in a combative and non-productive spirit, indulging in pointless brinksmanship and distorted public positioning ? such as the fictional and ridiculous 600 percent increase CBS supposedly demanded ? while maintaining antiquated positions no longer held by any other programming distributor in the business."
The network insists it wants only "fair compensation for the most-watched television network with the most popular content in the world."?
"Big Brother" and "Under the Dome" are two of the network's big summer hits that TWC subscribers in the affected cities will not be able to to watch during the blackout. The network is also home to megahits "The Big Bang Theory," "NCIS," "Two and a Half Men" and more.?
Because of the TWC blackout, CBS said that the cable provider's subscribers will miss the World Golf Championships featuring Tiger Woods on Aug. 3, and the PGA Championship, which kicks off Aug. 8.
Subscribers in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas will also be missing various baseball and football events in August.
Showtime, which is also owned by CBS, is blacked out as well.
The premium cable network said in a statement that Time Warner Cable's move was "completely unnecessary" and "totally punitive to our subscribers." Showtime also noted that it had agreed to allow the cable provider to continue carrying the premium network while negotiations were ongoing, and is "deeply disappointed" by the decision.
On Demand content from CBS, The Movie Channel, Flix and Smithsonian Channel will also be unavailable during the blackout. TWC said on its website that "as a courtesy," it is providing Showtime subscribers with Starz temporarily, and The Movie Channel subscribers with Encore.
TWC subscribers in the affected areas who have TV antennae and digital tuners should be able to get the CBS signal from their local stations.
CBS said in its statement that it hopes the blackout will be short-lived, but it is unclear how long it will last.
Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/time-warner-cable-blacks-out-cbs-stations-6C10833602
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Get Your Car Organized for Summer Road Trips - RealEstate.com
Summer is well underway and the peak car travel season has arrived. Make sure you are ready for it ? whether you are traveling across town from one barbeque to the next or across the state to your summer destination of choice. These vehicle-organizing tips are sure to keep you cool regardless of where your destination may be.
Day-to-Day Necessities
Preparation for the day-to-day tasks that take place in your car, such as commuting or running errands, is the first place to start. Of course, this list will be different for everyone, but I frequently find myself being glad I have wet wipes and antibacterial gel, a pen and notepad, small packs of tissues, a lint-roller, a pair of sunglasses, and reusable shopping bags in my car at all times. You may also appreciate having a few travel-size toiletry necessities like sunscreen, hand lotion, breath freshener and lipstick. To keep a clear and nourished mind, always keep water, snacks and pain relief medicine for when your day turns out to be longer or more tiring than expected. Use medium-size travel toiletry pouches to contain these items in the car.
Be Ready for the Unexpected
One benefit of being organized is you are ready for the unexpected.? When organizing your car, be sure to include items for those unexpected emergencies, which hopefully will never happen! The unexpected drained cell phone can be avoided with a power inverter that turns your cigarette lighter into a standard three-prong outlet along with an extra phone charger. The unexpected dead battery or flat tire can be resolved with a flashlight, extra batteries, a can of Fix-a-Flat and jumper cables. A small auto tool kit and first-aid kit should also be on hand for emergencies. When traveling long distances in cold temperatures, also be sure to have a blanket in the car in case you are forced to wait in your cold car for help to arrive. These emergency items can be stored in a small bin in your trunk or possibly with the spare tire in the stow area, depending on your vehicle?s layout.
Ensure Your Items are Properly Stowed
With the above list of items in your vehicle, you are ready for the everyday and the unexpected, but now you need to store them. Here are some products for keeping your car items neat and stowed.
- Car Wallet - Keep your vehicle?s registration and insurance cards tidy in a car wallet or a just a rigid plastic envelope.
- Auto Trash Bag ? Keep any trash generated in the car off of the ground and out of your purse by purchasing a small trash bag. There are numerous types of car trash bags on the market, but I like something simple, fairly small and made of dark, cleanable material that I can hang on the back of the front passenger seat.
- Front Seat Organizer - When traveling alone, keep the items you need within reach and contained. Don?t set them on the passenger seat where they are sure to shift during driving. When you have a passenger in the front with you, just swing the organizing unit around to be stored on the backside of the passenger seat.
- Rear-Seat Organizer ? When traveling with passengers in the backseat, especially children, utilize a backseat organizer. This will store items within easy reach and keep each passenger entertained during the car ride.
- Keepin? it Cool - If you are packing lunches, snacks or drinks, a combined cooler and organizer is great. You get the advantage of a built-in cooler with storage on the outside as well. This is great for backseat passengers to be able to access, and it can also be used to keep groceries cold while running errands.
- Trunk Organizer - To keep the larger items you tote in your trunk from shifting around and toppling over, utilize one of the many types of trunk organizers. I prefer the organizers that have flexible Velcro dividers for sectioning off items as your needs change. The one shown below is just the right size for keeping file folders upright and tidy and has a seatbelt strap if you choose to strap it into a passenger seat. It also features a lid that folds back to hide the contents and keep the inside free of dust and debris. When looking at trunk organizers, I also recommend finding an option that collapses when not in use to maximize your trunk space. The trunk organizer featured is a size that likely will fit the average need; however, if you are often toting many items, you may prefer having a larger trunk organizer.
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Enjoy your organized summer travels!
Warmly,
Laura Leist, CPO
Organizing with Laura
Source: http://www.realestate.com/advice/get-your-car-organized-for-summer-road-trips-13714/
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US diplomat kills man in car crash, leaves Kenya
Latifah Naiman Mariki, widow of the late Haji Lukindo, with two of her children Juma Lukindo, 20, and Shamim Lukindo, 7, outside their house in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday. Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38, and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income. Mariki told The Associated Press that neither the American driver nor anyone at the U.S. Embassy has contacted her, and she doesn't know how she will provide for her soon-to-be-born child and three children, ages 20, 10 and 7. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
Latifah Naiman Mariki, widow of the late Haji Lukindo, with two of her children Juma Lukindo, 20, and Shamim Lukindo, 7, outside their house in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday. Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38, and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income. Mariki told The Associated Press that neither the American driver nor anyone at the U.S. Embassy has contacted her, and she doesn't know how she will provide for her soon-to-be-born child and three children, ages 20, 10 and 7. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
Latifah Naiman Mariki, widow of the late Haji Lukindo, with two of her children Juma Lukindo, 20, and Shamim Lukindo, 7, outside their house in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday. Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38, and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income. Mariki told The Associated Press that neither the American driver nor anyone at the U.S. Embassy has contacted her, and she doesn't know how she will provide for her soon-to-be-born child and three children, ages 20, 10 and 7. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
Latifah Naiman Mariki, widow of the late Haji Lukindo, holds a family photo showing her late husband and her two daughters outside her house in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday. Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38, and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
Latifah Naiman Mariki, widow of the late Haji Lukindo, with two of her children Juma Lukindo, 20, and Shamim Lukindo, 7, left, outside their house in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday. Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38, and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income. Mariki told The Associated Press that neither the American driver nor anyone at the U.S. Embassy has contacted her, and she doesn't know how she will provide for her soon-to-be-born child and three children, ages 20, 10 and 7. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ? An American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant, officials said Friday.
U.S. Embassy officials in Nairobi rushed the American and his family out of Kenya the next day, leaving the crash victims with no financial assistance to pay for a funeral and for hospital bills for the eight or so others who were seriously injured.
Latifah Naiman Mariki, 38 and whose husband was killed in the crash, was almost evicted from her house this week after her landlord demanded rent. Mariki's deceased husband, Haji Lukindo, was the family's only source of income.
Mariki told The Associated Press that neither the American driver nor anyone at the U.S. Embassy has contacted her, and she doesn't know how she will provide for her soon-to-be-born child and three children, ages 20, 10 and 7.
"It is difficult for me to handle this matter because my kids need to go to school. They need everything, basic needs," Mariki said. "And we have no place to stay because we have to pay the rent. We have no money. ... Even if my kids are sick I have no money to take them to hospital."
Hilary Renner, a State Department spokeswoman in Washington, said the embassy extends its deepest condolences to Mariki's family and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. She said she couldn't comment on whether the embassy employee would return to Kenya.
"The embassy is fully cooperating with the Kenyan authorities as they investigate the accident and work to aid the victims," she said.
The American driver of the SUV, Joshua Walde, was an information management officer at the Nairobi embassy when he got in the crash on his way home the evening of July 11. He gave a statement to police but because he has diplomatic immunity he was not detained.
A police dossier on the case shown briefly to an Associated Press reporter contained sketches of how police believe the accident happened. The sketch shows the American's SUV turning at a rounded four-way intersection on the edge of Nairobi and driving into the lane of oncoming traffic.
A police officer familiar with the case who insisted he not be identified by name because he is not an official spokesman said of Walde: "He was driving very fast." Pictures in the dossier show that the SUV hit the front corner and side of the mini-bus, smashing in its frame. Kenyan mini-buses, known as matatus, also frequently drive fast and erratically.
A Facebook group of Kenyan mothers took up Mariki's case this week and are trying to raise funds for her. In dozens of comments online, many demanded accountability and expressed dismay that no financial help has been given.
"She's such a decent and honest lady you feel so bad for her. She wasn't employed," Zahra Ashif, who started the Facebook thread, told AP. "The point is that (Walde) is not here so he can't be arrested, but after that point did he not have any courtesy to get in touch? ... For them life has gone on, but what about these kids?"
Walde is an 11-year employee of the State Department who has worked in Kazakhstan, Uruguay and Croatia. Shortly after the crash, Walde updated his work history on the networking site LinkedIn to put his time in Nairobi in the past tense, from July 2012 to July 2013. After the Facebook group noticed the updated resume and pointed to that as evidence that Walde would not return to face charges or help victims, the LinkedIn account was deleted, though a cached version is still available through Google.
Walde's wife circulated an email to sell a family vehicle and try to find new work locations for the family's nanny and gardener after the crash. AP sent an email to Walde's wife on Thursday asking if the family wanted to comment. No response was received.
The U.S. government is concerned about the impact the accident could have on bilateral relations with Kenya, a U.S. government official said. The official noted that embassy employees are typically evacuated for medical evaluations after traumatic events but are also flown out of a country to avoid any possible retribution or attack from others involved in an accident.
The police say the case remains under investigation. The Nairobi traffic police chief, Patrick Lumumba, said he is seeking assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with the U.S. Embassy. He said authorities didn't detain Walde because "we don't take diplomats into custody."
A police spokeswoman, Ziporah Mboroki, said no charges had been filed against Walde the last time she checked.
"He is a diplomat and has the privileges of a diplomat. If you're a diplomat and you commit any crime in Kenya, the case is investigated and is forwarded to your embassy," she said. "That's what the law says and we work per the law."
A State Department guidance paper for U.S. law enforcement officials on how diplomatic immunity works says that even at the highest levels "diplomatic immunity is not intended to serve as a license for persons to flout the law and purposely avoid liability for their actions. The purpose of these privileges and immunities is not to benefit individuals but to ensure the efficient and effective performance of their official missions on behalf of their governments."
Farzana Jiwa employed Lukindo, the man killed in the crash, as a driver for the last seven years. Jiwa ? who gave money to pay for Lukindo's funeral and to help pay his family's August rent ? is angry that neither Walde nor the U.S. Embassy is helping the victims.
"I'm not asking him to go to jail, but do right by the family, it's so simple. Insurance would have taken care of it," Jiwa said. "They couldn't jail him, they couldn't take his passport from him. All we want is for him to take some responsibility."
Mariki, the widow, lives in a $125-a-month sheet-metal home in one of Nairobi's slums. It has no running water and the tiny and dangerous alleyways turn into a swampy mud pit when it rains. She must pay about $500 a year to send her two school-age children to class but doesn't know how she will afford it. She said she would like to see Walde prosecuted in court.
"What I want is justice to be done," she said.
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Egyptian police to blockade protest camp, avoid showdown
By Tom Perry and Angus MacSwan
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian police will blockade a Muslim Brotherhood protest camp set up by supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi but hold off from storming the site, state TV said on Friday.
The decision should lessen the chance of a bloody showdown between protestors and security forces and follows diplomatic efforts and international appeals to the new army-installed government to avoid further violence in the political crisis.
Thousands of Mursi supporters at the camps had been girding for a confrontation with security forces after the government warned earlier this week they should give up or face action.
"The idea of storming the camp by force is one rejected by the Interior Ministry, but a blockade will be imposed in all the streets leading to Rabaa," state TV's security correspondent reported from outside the Interior Ministry.
He was referring to Rabaa al-Adawiya, site of the biggest of two protests by the Brotherhood in Cairo.
Almost 300 people have died in political violence since Mursi was overthrown on July 3, including 80 of his supporters killed by security forces in clashes on July 27.
Mursi, who became Egypt's first freely elected president in June 2012, had faced weeks of demonstrations against his rule.
Many Egyptians were frustrated by his failure to get to grips with social and economic problems and feared he was leading the country towards stricter Islamist control.
Mursi is now in custody at a secret location.
The turmoil has left Egypt more polarized than at any time since U.S.-backed autocrat Hosni Mubarak was toppled in 2011.
U.S. ENDORSEMENT
The government gained a U.S. seal of approval late on Thursday when U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the army had been "restoring democracy" when it toppled Mursi - Washington's strongest endorsement yet for the new leadership.
"The military was asked to intervene by millions and millions of people, all of whom were afraid of a descent into chaos, into violence," Kerry told GEO TV in Pakistan.
"And the military did not take over, to the best of our judgment - so far."
Washington's efforts to studiously avoid calling Mursi's overthrow a "military coup" has left it open to charges of sending mixed messages about events in Egypt, long a bulwark of U.S. Middle East policy.
Mohamed Ali Bishr, a senior Brotherhood leader and a minister in Mursi's former government, said the movement was disappointed by Kerry's statement.
"The United States is a country that speaks of democracy and human rights and they say something like that. I hope that they rethink their position and correct it," he told Reuters.
Stepping up diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns will arrive in Cairo on Friday night and meet interim Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy.
It was not known whether he would also hold talks with army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the man who ousted Mursi.
The head of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, the party to which the prime minister belongs, said mediation by the United States and the European Union was crucial because the Islamists were not talking to other Egyptians.
Mohamed Abolghar also said he wanted to see a political agreement with the Muslim Brotherhood to avoid a forceful break-up of the protest camps.
"It should be handled very carefully, preferably it should come after a negotiation," Abolghar told Reuters.
The deal should guarantee the Brotherhood's peaceful participation in politics and lead to the release of detained leaders who had not committed any crimes, he added.
"The Muslim Brotherhood are here and they will continue to be here and they must continue to be involved in political life," he said.
A Western diplomat said the civilian leadership wanted to give the political process a chance to bear fruit and did not want to see violence.
"Those empowered to speak for the (Brotherhood's) Freedom and Justice Party understand that Mursi is not coming back. But they are maintaining that as a negotiating position."
INTENSE DEBATE
Political sources said there had been intense debate within the cabinet on the wisdom of sending in the security forces to clear the protesters.
European Union envoy Bernardino Leon, in Cairo trying to calm tensions, said on Thursday the European Union would not easily accept the use of violence to break up the protest camps.
Human Rights Watch had also said the government should halt any plans to use force and it criticized security services for using excessive force.
As evening fell, there was no immediate sign of police moving to set up the blockade. But soldiers and armored personnel carriers remained stationed at many points in this city straddling the River Nile.
At the Rabaa al-Adawiya camp on Friday morning before the blockade announcement, young men wearing crash helmets and brandishing sticks stood guard behind barricades of sandbags and bricks. Blood from last Saturday's shooting stained the ground.
"We are here with our wives and children. We don't want violence," said Ali el-Shishtawi, a government employee. "We're not afraid. We're not terrorists like they say."
The new government has announced a transition plan envisioning parliamentary elections in six months followed by a presidential vote.
Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam El-Erian on Friday reiterated the Islamists' position that they will not deal with what they consider to be an illegitimate government.
(Additional reporting by Maggie Fick and Noah Browning; Editing by Jon Boyle)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/u-gives-seal-approval-egypts-leaders-111611555.html
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Lyon President: Gomis To Join Newcastle In Next 48 Hours
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed the club has agreed a fee with Newcastle for Bafetimbi Gomis, and he expects the transfer to take place in the next 48 hours.
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Aulas told French website Journal du Dimanche: "We accepted the proposal of Newcastle, which is 8 million euros, plus 2 million bonus.
"The agreement is now linked to the acceptance of agents' fees. I understand that the problem is in the amount and manner of payment of commissions.
"There are several people involved in the operation, which complicates the negotiations. But I am hopeful that things will be resolved within 24 or 48 hours."
Newcastle are not expected to have any problems agreeing personal terms with Gomis, with some reports in France suggesting Newcastle and the player had an agreement in place three weeks ago.
Gomis, who has played 12 times for?France, has been one of the most consistent players in the French league in recent years, scoring at least 10 goals in each of the last seven seasons.
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Union leaders urge governors to support 'Made in America' legislation
With the sound of jackhammers in the distance, union activists urged the nation's governors to support the creation of jobs in this country, and back "Made in America" legislation.
Phil Neuenfeldt, president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, told supporters gathered at Zeidler Union Square Park that it was time for a "jobs dialog" with governors. He implored governors to put aside partisan politics "and think about the average worker."
"Let's keep jobs here in Wisconsin and here in America," Neuenfeldt said.
Heath Verbockel, a member of the United Steelworkers and a paper worker for Appleton Coated, said he had seen mills close in Wisconsin. "Six hundred jobs went out the door" at one plant, he said.
Those jobs can endure in Wisconsin, he said, if Gov. Scott Walker directed state government to buy only paper products made in the state.
"If we make it here, let's buy it here," Verbockel said.
Tom Evenson, a Walker spokesman, did not directly address the paper issue, but issued this statement in response.
"Gov. Walker's number one goal is helping the private sector create Wisconsin jobs. After losing nearly 134,000 jobs in the four years before Gov. Walker took office, Wisconsin has gained over 62,000 private-sector jobs in the first two years of his term. This is the best two-year job gains of any governor in over a decade. We're heading in the right direction."
A number of unions were represented at the rally, held just blocks from the Wisconsin Center where the National Governors Association is meeting this weekend. Unions included the United Steelworkers, AFSCME, the Milwaukee Teachers Education Assocation, the United Food and Commercial Workers, the United Auto Workers, Wisconsin Building and Trades, and the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Meghan McKeefry, a field coordinator with the Alliance for American Manufacturing, said growth in the nation's manufacturing sector was vital to a stronger economy.
"American workers deserve a first shot at rebuilding America's infrastructure," she said.
The alliance, which tracks manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin and around the country, reports that 40,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in the state in the last decade.
Steve Breitlow, the business manager for Plumbers Local 75 of the Wisconsin Building and Trades, said rebuilding roads, highways and bridges were critical to long-term economic growth.
"We hope the NGA hears us loud and clear," Breitlow said.
At the rally, union organizers also sought signatures on petitions to Walker and other elected representatives. The petitions ask officials to support the right of all workers to have a union.
"Any attack on union members is a direct attack on the middle class families of Wisconsin who are already struggling to survive in this economy," the petition stated.
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Your recess cheat sheet - Regulatory ramp-up - Grade-gate: The fallout - Napolitano gets six-figure moving allowance - Congress tackles the NCAA
YOUR RECESS CHEAT SHEET --?Today might mark the start of the slow season in Washington, D.C., but it?s back-to-school season everywhere else. So don?t expect education news to taper off in August. As Common Core fights continue in the states and thousands of colleges and schools open for the fall, here?s what we?re watching through the August break and into September.
--Will Florida crumble on the Common Core tests? The Sunshine State was already teetering on the brink of dropping out of its testing consortium. That would be a big move, since it?s the financial linchpin. With state chief Tony Bennett?s resignation Thursday, we?re expecting things to get even more interesting in Florida before the question is resolved.
--Will the Senate?s No Child Left Behind overhaul make it to the floor? It?s far from clear that Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) could muster enough votes to overcome a filibuster on his version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. But he?s said he?d like to see it on the floor this fall.?
--Will President Obama give any more details on his promise to ?shake up? higher education? The president is continuing a series of speeches on the economy that started last week at Knox College, and he has hinted at more details on a plan to keep tuition prices low. Follow-up speeches to the Knox address have recycled previous policy proposals. If that?s true here, expect another push on using work-study, supplemental grants and Perkins loans as a carrot (or stick) on college prices.?
--The slow, slow wheels of reauthorization are starting to turn again ... this time for the Higher Education Act. Comments from the higher ed community are due today, and the House and Senate begin holding hearings once Congress is back in session in September.
GOOD MORNING! IT?S RECESS!?And if that?s not enough good news for you today, happy Friday! Welcome to Morning Education, where, unlike Congress, we?re not heading out of D.C. for the month. But if we were, we?d definitely hire a ?food sherpa? for our travels (http://nyti.ms/14mCink). Send culinary secrets, education news tips, gossip and anything else you?d like to share to?lnelson@politico.com?and @libbyanelson. And follow us at @Morning_Edu and @POLITICOPro.
REGULATORY RAMP-UP?--?What?s different this time around as the Education Department gears up to rewrite its most controversial rule, written in 2011 to rein in for-profit colleges? More lawyers, fewer higher ed associations, a seat at the table for business and industry, and a role for some prominent critics. It?s a more streamlined approach, since negotiators are working on only one regulation, not a package of 14. The overall goal: A lawsuit-proof rule. Education Pro?s Libby A. Nelson has the story:?http://politi.co/14mBzCq
GRADE-GATE: THE FALLOUT?--?Talking about Tony Bennett has shifted away from what he did or didn?t do to adjust grading for one Indiana charter school. The big questions now are about what his rapid fall from from grace means for the accountability movement. And how will Florida find yet another new state chief? Education Pro?s Nirvi Shah has an overview of the questions involved:?http://politi.co/14mG5kv
?Some harsh judgment?on the Bennett situation?s repercussions from a group of experts, mostly pro-accountability systems, from the Fordham Foundation:?http://bit.ly/14mGp2w
NAPOLITANO GETS SIX-FIGURE MOVING ALLOWANCE?--?The departing secretary of Homeland Security will get $142,500 from the Board of Regents to move to California, where she?ll head the University of California system. She?ll also get almost $9,000 annually for a car allowance.?
Those nuggets are buried in a Center for Investigative Reporting story on business travel at UCLA. Its irresistible lede: ?Thirteen years ago, the University of California changed its ban on flying business or first class on the university?s dime, adding a special exception for employees with a medical need. What followed at UCLA was an acute outbreak of medical need.? The full story:?http://bit.ly/1efb6Wh
CONGRESS TACKLES THE NCAA?--?Representatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania introduced a bill that would force the National Collegiate Athletic Association to follow due process when investigating violations and create new rules to better protect student athletes. It also calls for guaranteed four-year scholarships. The Washington Post: ?Although the legislation includes protections for student athletes, it also channels the ire of sports fans who have angrily disagreed with recent NCAA sanctions. ... In introducing this bill, the lawmakers frequently pointed out that college athletics has grown into a powerful business-like enterprise that needs to be held accountable.??http://wapo.st/14mHqaX
When all you have is a hammer ...?Concussions, athletics scholarships and due process for investigating scandals have almost nothing to do with federal loans and grants. This bill is one of the clearest illustrations of how Congress has only one real tool to force higher ed to bend to its will: federal financial aid programs. Congress has no authority over the NCAA, but it can threaten to yank federal financial aid eligibility from colleges who participate in the NCAA if they stick around even if the athletics group doesn't make changes. Roundabout, to say the least. (That?s if the bill were to become law -- and ?underdog? isn't really a strong enough term here.)
YOUR FRIDAY MORAL DILEMMA?--?A teacher is passed over for a middle school principal?s job, and says it?s because he?s openly gay. How should the superintendent deal with the situation? Four experts weigh in on the hypothetical situation:?http://bit.ly/14mFpvh
Check out the POLITICO podcast: A week in review hosted by Reid Epstein?http://politi.co/13zBQvp
NOT SO ?MINNESOTA NICE? ON TFA?--?The State Board of Teaching meets today to vote on license waivers for Teach for America participants and a partnership between TFA and Hamline University. The Pioneer Press puts it in perspective: ?A group of Minneapolis teachers has joined in by urging colleagues to boycott the [University of Minnesota]'s teacher prep program if it signs on with Teach for America. ... At the urging of the state teacher's union, Gov. Mark Dayton this year vetoed money the Legislature earmarked to expand the program. This summer, the state's Board of Teaching denied a group license waiver for this fall's crop of Teach for America recruits.? Full story:?http://bit.ly/17nwuEX
UPDATE ON PRIVATE STUDENT LOANS?--?The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is hearing many of the same complaints it?s always heard, but also new complaints about loan servicing. Median age: 33, the bureau says. The full report:?http://1.usa.gov/14mJ9go
MOST KINDERGARTNERS HAVE VACCINES?--?A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention update finds high levels of compliance. The best-vaccinated state? Mississippi, which only offers medical (not religious or philosophical) exemptions from vaccinations. The worst was Colorado. Full report:?http://1.usa.gov/14mJwYk
MORNING ED'S SYLLABUS
New leaders for the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees NAEP, the ?nation?s report card?:?http://1.usa.gov/14mKyUl
Charter schools in competition with each other in eastern Brooklyn, as the number of seats grows quickly. GothamSchools:?http://bit.ly/14mKJ1X
Students entering Texas high schools this fall will take only five tests to graduate, not 15, as in the past. Texas Tribune:?http://bit.ly/14mKV11
EXTRA CREDIT?
Buzzfeed goes meta with ?Top 9 Signs You Went To The College That You Went To.? (No. 3: ?When you visit on a reunion, you can also remember having been there for four years in your late teens and early twenties.?) http://bit.ly/1efcyYy
The Education Pro team is with you straight through recess. Follow @CaitlinZEmma, @NirviShah and @StephanieSimon_.
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