Public Hearing on 2012 Voting Problems in Philadelphia

February 6, 2013, 4:31 pm

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Mayor Michael Nutter put together a committee to address widespread voting problems throughout Philadelphia during the 2012 Presidential election. Managing Director Richard Negrin, Esq. says of the panel: "This is not an investigation, nor an indictment" of Philadelphia's voting system.

Storified by TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:31:31

Background from 2012:

Voting problems reported in several states

Americans went to the polls by the tens of millions Tuesday, and although most voted without incident, balloting in several states was hi...

Committee to investigate Philly voting problems

Mayor Michael Nutter updated the public on Friday on the city's investigation into voting problems during the November election.

Public hearing highlights at City Hall - Wednesday, February 26th 2013

. @RichNegrin: Issues experienced during last year's #PhillyVote: Backlog, new registrations, inconsistent processes at polling places.
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 13:53:52

. @RichNegrin: American Disabilities Act forced relocation of polling places #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 13:49:16

Registered voter denied ballot, "forced" to use provisional; Occupiers threatened w arrest for refusing to leave until allowed #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:06:52

Asian American civil rights advocate: many instances of lack of translators; turned away and refused even provisional ballots. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:11:21

Civil rights advocate: recent study shows access to Asian American translators has decreased annually in #Philly. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:15:22

#Philly eection official: Even in Jan, she saw voter ID "propaganda" on buses, etc. "Why do you think folks are confused?!" #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:18:48

Same election official: We found "huge discrepancy" between state voter records and #Philly voter rolls. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:21:02

27th Ward official: "Provisional ballots should not be the way to go," advocating for online voting. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:41:42

Time and again, public comment: Higher than usual provisional votes, polling stations running out of them, many never counted. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:45:50

Over 45,000 2008 voters were dropped from the system in 2012. #Philadelphia county highest discrepancy in PA. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:54:25

Former Ward leader: #Philly Voting Commission lacks legitimacy when compared to Committee of Seventy. This must be addressed. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 14:58:39

Don't know about this nonprofit? Visit their website:

Committee of Seventy: Home

Political watchdog group and nonpartisan research and election information source for the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Speaker: Polling training doesn't emphasize that poll workers aren't there as reps of political parties, but the voting public. #PhillyVote
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:01:18

If you or anyone you know would like to share #PhillyVote problems from the 2012 election, please contact us: http://ow.ly/hun8X
— TheDeclaration · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:30:27

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Transition Care Program

February 6, 2013, 4:31 pm

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Drug scandal rocks Australian sport

February 6, 2013, 4:31 pm

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A year-long government investigation has found widespread use of banned drugs in Australian professional sport and links with organised crime.

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The NRL has appointed a former Federal Court judge to head an integrity unit in the wake of this morning's revelations.

NRL creates integrity unit in response to Crime Commission probe into Australian sport

Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare says the findings will disgust Australian sports fans. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen The NRL has appointed f...

Wish the media would stop referring to 'peptides' & call them for what they really are: 'performance enhancing drugs/biologicals'. #ausdope
— Aleta · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:25:51

Too much beating around the bush in this press conference. Give us the facts!! #Drugsinsport #ausdope
— Josh Gersbach · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:26:35

The real issue with drug cheats/doping in sport is how do we grapple with the possible fact that it cannot be avoided/eliminated?
— Klaudio Z. Podreka · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:16:53

Does anyone know: has any other country taken such comprehensive action against doping in sport? Is this unusual, internationally? #auspol
— Michael Slezak · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:08:02

And there's already a hashtag...

Wow, #ausdope. A hashtag that says so much.
— Mark Pesce · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:04:46

Plus the occasional observer looking for the silver lining.

With the cancellation of the AFL and NRL seasons a few new election date possibilities open up. #ausvotes #ausdope
— Glengyron · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:02:18

MUST READ: The full report into drugs/crime/doping in Australian Sport. http://www.crimecommission.gov.au/publications/other/organised-crime-drugs-sport
— Paul Murray · Wed, Feb 06 2013 16:01:26

Widespread shock on social media as the explosive details of the investigation are revealed.

Jason Clare: "Doping of entire teams" is taking place in Australia, some drugs not even approved for human use
— Lisa Davies · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:43:06

Darkest day for Australian sport. Doping, cheating, match fixing..devastating for the integrity of Aus sport.
— Jessica Halloran · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:46:12

Doping is pervasive in Australian sport. Wow!
— mel ber · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:45:55

Oh dear, this is all rather unpleasant isn't it? #acc #doping
— Philip Gomes · Wed, Feb 06 2013 15:45:49

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February 8 & 9th North Country Snow Storm

February 6, 2013, 4:31 pm

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FOX44 and ABC22's SkyTracker Weather Team is tracking a snow storm for late Thursday night into Saturday morning. Follow the latest forecasts and discussion by visiting our website here: http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/weather.

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Latest Thoughts

Forecaster confidence is increasing for a widespread moderate to heavy snow event late Thursday night lasting through early Saturday morning. Snow total amounts of 8-14" will be common across northern NY, Vermont, and New Hampshire with perhaps some amounts of 1-2 feet in southern Vermont and New Hampshire.

The setup is this: Low pressure will trek out of the Great Lakes and another from the Carolinas will move up the east coast. These 2 systems are expected to merge and strengthen together off the southern New England coast. Snow will develop in northern NY first after about 10pm Thursday night and then overspread across all of Vermont and New Hampshire by dawn on Friday. A period of heavy snow will be likely in southern Vermont and New Hampshire late Friday evening with snowfall rates of 1-2" per hour.

Travel will be very slippery all day Friday with snow in the area. It will be a light, fluffy variety of snow though, so slightly easier to shovel and move around. Read more.

Accumulations

By dawn on Friday morning, 1-4" of snow will be on the ground. An additional 5-10"+ will fall through Friday daylight hours and even a bit more for some parts of southern VT and NH through early Saturday morning. Our SkyTracker team says 8-14" of snow will be common amounts, but locally some places could see up to 2 feet of snow in southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Stay connected right here for updates.

Live-Blog

Looking more likely for a 6-12" snow storm Friday and locally higher amounts along the southern Green Mtns. Will nail these #'s down soon
— Steve Glazier · Wed, Feb 06 2013 08:32:11

Confidence boosted in moderate-heavy snow event Friday. Easily 6" all around, some could see as much as 2 feet. Bread, milk, and plow preps should be made by tomorrow
— · Wed, Feb 06 2013 08:38:53

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Romsaken på NRK Dagsrevyen

February 8, 2013, 11:12 am

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12. januar sendes en åtte minutter lang reportasje om en sigøynerkvinne som er dømt for menneskehandel. Reportasjen fremstiller det som at sigøynerkultur har kollidert med norsk rettsvesen. Men den utelater å fortelle at kvinnen også er dømt for medvirkning til voldtekt av egen 11-årig datter. (8/2)

Storified by Glenn Slydal J. / @glennsjo · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:12:43

870.000 TV-seere følger sendingen når den etterhvert omstridte reportasjen vises for første gang i Lørdagsrevyen 12. januar 2013. NRK fjernet senere hele sendingen fra nettarkivet. Nå ligger den tilgjengelig med en plakat som erstatning for reportasjen.

NRK TV - Se Lørdagsrevyen 12.01.2013

I denne sendingen har NRK valgt å ta bort ett innslag om romfolk som er dømt for menneskehandel. Faktum i saken er feil framstilt og NRK ...

To dager senere omtales reportasjen om romkvinnen første gang på nettstedet document.no.

NRK - de svakestes forsvarer?

Norske TV-seere ble lørdag vitne til et svært besynderlig innslag på NRK Dagsrevyen. Innslaget var om noen av de dømte i en sak fr...

Fredag 18. januar publiserer Dag og Tid en artikkelkommentar av journalist Jon Hustad.

Dag og Tid

Når Dagsrevyen ikkje fortel sanninga Om du godtek ein dom for medverknad til valdtekt av jentungen din, er du då eit offer som fortener v...

Blogger Elin Ørjasæter følger opp lørdag 19. januar.

Dagsrevyens forsvar av romfolk | Elin Ørjasæter

"Hun reiste rundt i Europa og solgte smykker sammen med barna sine, slik romfolk har gjort i generasjoner" introduserte Nina Owing i Dags...

Journalisten publiserer samme dag artikkelen der statsadvokat og aktor i fjorårets rettssak for første gang uttrykker støtte til Hustads kritikk mot NRK-reportasjen.

"Som å lage sak på Treholt uten å nevne spionasjen"

I en artikkel i Dag og Tid går Jon Hustad til angrep på NRK, som han mener "ikke forteller sannheten". Innslaget han kritiserer gikk på D...

NRK innrømmer domstabbe

Redaksjonsleder Ole Eivind Henden i Dagsrevyen innrømmer at det var feil av NRK å utelate at romkvinnen i en reportasje sendt lørdag 12. ...

Mandag 21. januar skriver Journalisten at jenta selv er kjent med reportasjen, og at hun reagerer sterkt på den. Bistandsadvokat hennes sier saken vil klages inn til Pressens faglige utvalg (PFU).

Klager NRK inn for PFU

I helgen skrev Journalisten at en reportasje NRK Dagsrevyen sendte lørdag 12. januar vekker sterke reaksjoner. Innslaget handlet om en ru...

NRK: - Skulle ikke blitt sendt

NRK er kommet til at reportasjen aldri burde vært sendt. Lover beklagelse overfor fornærmet datter. Skjermdump fra NRKs Nett-TV Lover bek...

Ikke stol på Dagsrevyen | Elin Ørjasæter

Flere kilder bekrefter at det var heftige diskusjoner i Dagsrevy-redaksjonen om romfolk-reportasjen før den ble sendt. Den gode nyheten e...

22. januar publiserer nrk.no en uttalelse der NRKs nyhetsredaktør Stein Bjøntegård beklager at reportasjen ble sendt.

NRK beklager romfolk-reportasje - Norge - NRK Nyheter

NRK Dagsrevyens reportasje om en rettssak mot romfolk i Bergen tingrett har høstet storm. - Vi er enige om at reportasjen, slik den frams...

Det blir kjent at NRKs reportasje inneholder flere feil og utelatelser enn at sigøynerkvinnen er dømt for medvirkning til voldtekt av egen datter.

Statsadvokat: Flere feil i NRK-reportasje

Journalisten har de siste dagene skrevet om reportasjen der NRK unnlot å opplyse at en rumensk kvinne er dømt for medvirkning til barnevo...

NRK fjernet romklipp

Dette møter seere som forsøker å se Dagsrevyen 12. januar i opptak. Skjermdump fra NRK.no Dagsrevy-sending fra 12. januar er ikke lenger ...

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Conversation with @komounamoto

February 8, 2013, 11:13 am

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Storified by Enrique Royo · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:13

Una reflexión ¿Cuanto más feliz se es más se come y a la inversa?
— Enrique Royo · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:13

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BV, The Annoying Friend That Keeps Coming Back.

February 8, 2013, 11:13 am

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This blog post is centered around the frustrations caused by bacterial vaginosis. It is the first of what will be a good handfull of posts dealing with women's health issues on a more personal, honest level. *Warning, this blog bluntly discusses topics of mature nature.

Storified by Jessica Beardsley · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:34

Ladies, as we grow and mature, our bodies tend to go through periods, no pun intended, of high stress and anxiety. Some of us more than others, but face it, we all know it happens. But sometimes stress can cause our pH levels can get out of whack. And if you are like me, which I know some of you are, bacterial vaginosis is a common re-occurrance.

Douching puts women at risk for bacterial vaginosis (#BV) http://go.usa.gov/4pj4
— CDC STD · Thu, Feb 07 2013 05:25:02

While the link in the tweet above states valid points about BV, it only does that. I have scrolled through countless websites within the last few years and have not seen a single piece of testimony. I am sure there are some out there, the internet is endless, but how can someone know all there is to know about an issue unless they experience it themselves? There have been plenty of times when I have been just too stressed out and my pH was thrown off.

Bacterial Vaginosis by Lisa Reebals, Nurse Practitioner · hope4vaginitis

A woman's menstruation cycle can also throw levels off. And because the blood is more acidic, tampons are not of any help because they are internal and are changed about every 4 hours. Douching, clearly stated above, is also a cause of BV. Other causes that are not often thought of, are: sensitivity to lubrication, sperm, and sometimes even wearing a thong. The article below goes into further detail; one website that I actually found helpful - finally.

When Your Vagina's in a Phunk | The Dr. Oz Show

Any woman who has ever watched a celebrity flip her shiny hair in a TV commercial knows how vitally important it is to use a pH-balanced ...

One thing I would like to make very clear, though, is that bacterial vaginosis is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Because it is not talked about very much, assumptions are easy to believe. Like I said above, it is caused by an imbalance in the levels of a woman's pH along with the over growth of bacteria, and stress as we are finding out. Some of the symptoms, if you are lucky enough to show any, can include itching, a nice slight odor, and the biggie-increased discharge that can sometimes have a cloudy, yellow, or even gray color. I know, SO gross. Painful urination, and tenderness can also appear as symptoms.

#NaturalRemedies How to get rid of #BacterialVaginosis (BV) naturally http://bit.ly/dYk2VE
— Esther M. · Thu, Feb 07 2013 13:30:03

The visits to the doctors' office is always awkward, and sometimes can be confusing if BV is a new thing to you. Luckily for me, I know my body oh so well and am able to generally tell what the problem is before they get a chance to tell me. Trust me friends, it is not all that fun but it could be a LOT worse. The general prescription that is prescribed to treat BV is called Metronidazole - twice a day, for two weeks. Two other medications can be Tinidazole - also a pill, and Clymdamcin - an internal cream similar to a tampon (not the method I recommend).

Bacterial vaginosis: Treatments and drugs - MayoClinic.com

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Some ways to try to stay free of BV, although it can be challenging at times are to get adequate sleep - which should be a given anyway. Trying to eat a live-cultured yogurt once a day is also good since it is basic. You could also try to take probiotics, I'm not too entirely sure what they do, but it adds. And maintaining a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis can help to maintain stress levels which in turn, hopefully keeps everything balanced and happy.

Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment · karynmsmith

Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection in American women, and it's startlingly prevalent in pregnant women. Six...

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Fairfield PD: Arrest in Conway-Allen homicide case

February 8, 2013, 11:13 am

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Storified by DailyRepublic.com newsroom · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:43

Here are photos of Genelle Renee Conway-Allen released by Fairfield PD. #SuisunTeen http://pic.twitter.com/uavl3zxX · GlenFaison

Large gathering of police, FBI at house near Clipper Court in Fairfield. #Suisunteen
— Brad Stanhope · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:03

Fairfield Councilwoman Catherine Moy says on Facebook that suspect was found in Fairfield. #suisunteen
— Brad Stanhope · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:50:09

Genelle Renee Conway-Allen was last seen Jan. 31. Her naked body was found early Feb. 1 at Allan Witt Park. #SuisunTeen
— GlenFaison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:31:26

@jsullivan reports: Police not releasing any info until press conference. #SuisunTeen
— GlenFaison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:31:05

@jsullivandr reports: Press conference set at 11:30 a.m. today at Fairfield City Hall, 1000 Webster St. #SuisunTeen
— GlenFaison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:30:52

@jsullivandr reports: Fairfield police announce arrest in Genelle Renee Conway-Allen homicide investigation. #SuisunTeen
— GlenFaison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:26:59

Here is the previous reporting by the Daily Republic on the investigation into the death of Suisun City 13-year-old Genelle Renee Conway-Allen, whose body was found early Feb. 1 at Allan Witt Park in Fairfield. The most recent reporting is at the top of the list.

Vigil for slain teen set Friday at Allan Witt Park

FAIRFIELD - The family of slain 13-year-old Genelle Renee Conway-Allen has invited the community to gather Friday at Allan Witt Park for ...

Police release little info at press conference for slain girl

FAIRFIELD - Police spent more time at a press conference Wednesday deflecting questions and dispelling erroneous news reports than they d...

Fairfield police release name, photos of slain 13-year-old Suisun City girl

FAIRFIELD - Police on Tuesday released the identity of the 13-year-old girl found dead late last week in Allan Witt Park as Genelle Renee...

Police: More info on Suisun girl's death coming soon

FAIRFIELD - Police continued to say little Monday and hinted that an announcement could come Tuesday that may shed more light on Friday's...

Man who found young homicide victim implores killer to come forward

FAIRFIELD - Eric May grew up playing on the streets of Fairfield. Now, those same roads are his home. The 54-year-old arrived Friday at A...

Police continue investigation into slain Suisun teen's death

FAIRFIELD - Police released few details Saturday about the investigation into the death of a 13-year-old Suisun City girl whose body was ...

Girl's body found in park; police suspect homicide

FAIRFIELD - Police are investigating the death of a young Suisun City girl, whose body was found naked early Friday in Allan Witt Park, a...

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Gerry Adams, the keys, RG and the downpipe

February 8, 2013, 11:13 am

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Breaking: A Twitter account linked to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams tweeted on Friday afternoon about not being to get into a house; trying to contact someone named RG and that it was "getting dark".

Storified by Padraic Ryan · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:13:51

RGs phone constantly engaged. Its getting dark. Wud climb in back window but downpipe broken.
— Gerry Adams · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:35:56

Between key-related tweets the account posted a picture of a young supporter, Liam, who had attended a Sinn Féin press conference earlier in the day.

Young Liam was at our presser in dundalk today. http://pic.twitter.com/wFmFA6Yi · Gerry Adams

Journalists with The Journal.ie, Christine Bohan and Susan Daly confirmed that the account was that of the Sinn Féin leader.

@soundmigration Just double-checked and it's definitely his account. I'm now agog as to what happens next.
— Christine Bohan · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:46:10

That is HILARIOUS. @ChristineBohan just checked with SF to see if that is correct @GerryAdamsSF account. Yes, it seems. Mwahahaha!
— Susan Daly · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:46:55

RTÉ Political Correspondent David McCullagh also displayed a note of scepticism, but was reassured by Sinn Féin Press Officer Shaun Tracey that the account was, indeed, genuine.

Has @GerryAdamsSF been hacked? Looks like it!
— David McCullagh · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:41:15

@mcculld No that's actually him believe it or not.
— Shaun Tracey · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:51:58

Tracey also took the time to respond to other queries about the key incident, and clarified who RG was and the @GerryAdamsSF account.

@mcculld @ShaunT1980 And why did he leave him outside his house without his keys?!
— Brynmor Pattison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:54:01

@Brynmorbeer @mcculld He obviously didn't mean to. Just a mistake.
— Shaun Tracey · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:55:20

@mcculld Richard G McAuley. @rgmcauley
— Shaun Tracey · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:53:42

Erm @gerryadamssf does know we can all read his tweets, doesn't he RT @ShaunT1980: @mcculld No that's actually him believe it or not.
— Annie West · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:56:46

@anniewestdotcom @mcculld I think he gets the concept but he is new to twitter.
— Shaun Tracey · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:02:41

Some showed a sense of concern for Mr Adams's predicament. The hashtag #savegerry began to circulate.

#Pray4Gerry
— Brynmor Pattison · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:55:20

#savegerry
— Ian Connolly · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:16:56

Is poor @GerryAdamsSF out in the rain?? But he will melt.......#savegerry
— Suzanne Chase · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:53:03

URGENT APPEAL: Gerry Adams needs your help. If you can provide food or windows please let us know #prayforGerry
— Not The RTÉ Guide · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:02:59

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Fitchburg Snow Accumulation

February 8, 2013, 11:14 am

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Snow accumulation, downtown Fitchburg, Feb. 8, 2013.

Storified by Chris Camire · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:14:02

Fitchburg Snow Accumulation · ccamire

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The 2013 Lockout

February 8, 2013, 11:14 am

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Gerry Adams, who has only recently joined Twitter, tweets about his plight when he is locked out of his house by a mysterious RG.

Storified by Loughlin O'Nolan · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:14:02

Gerry Adams applauds audience · Sinn Féin

Christine Bohan was among the first on my timeline to notice, and add a hashtag.

#saveGerry RT @GerryAdamsSF: RGs phone constantly engaged. Its getting dark. Wud climb in back window but downpipe broken.
— Christine Bohan · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:39:54

Drainpipe · ozz13x

@josefoshea The bauld @christinebohan has been #savegerry tagging for a while. We're all concerned. @GerryAdamsSF
— Susan Daly · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:48:48

Then it was discovered exactly where RG was and what he was doing.

@GerryAdamsSF and the infamous RG causing a lot of confusion tonight... And RG at home with his feet up drinking tea!
— Kathryn Reilly · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:54:35

Sitting at home. Feet up. Log fire burning. Tea in one hand and home made wheaten in the other. Comfort!
— Richard McAuley · Fri, Feb 08 2013 09:17:13

a cup of tea solves everything... · Alice Barigelli

100 years after the Dublin Lockout and as part two of the commemoration to Jim Larkin, Gerry has been literally "locked out" @GerryAdamsSF
— Colm O'Connor · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:33:44

The situation was eventually resolved.

Lockout 2013 “@GerryAdamsSF: RG traced. Where are u now when we need u? 70 miles away. Im in now. Starving. Need a glazier. Slan”
— Deirdre Mullen · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:37:03

Gerry Adams's 2013 lockout escapade via @GerryAdamsSF involving @rgmcauley is the breaking news story this evening.
— An Phoblacht · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:30:00

It must be admitted a gauntlet of sorts has been thrown down to other politicians.

So @Gerryadamssf regales us with his tale of the broken drainpipe. Top that @EndaKennyTD and @MichealMartinTD! #gerryadams
— Darren Hughes · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:31:27

Expect to see a rash of copy-cat lockouts from backbenchers hoping for a bit of attention. Tip: make sure yizzer drainpipes are a-OK first.
— Niamh Puirseil · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:51:49

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Japan is the Target

February 8, 2013, 11:14 am

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Recently Japan has claimed that China has had moves on Japanese naval forces. In addition to these accusations they are now claiming Russia has invaded their airspace with two jets. It will be interesting to see how these disputes will play out since China and Russia is part of the five permanent security council in the UN.

Storified by Plaid East Asia and Pacific · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:14:22

Japan furious over China 'radar lock'

Japan has summoned China's ambassador to Tokyo, demanding that Beijing apologise and admit that a Chinese frigate directed weapon-targeti...

The main cause of conflict between China and Japan right now is the islands of East China Sea. Japan wants the powerhouse of China to apologize for supposedly "locking on" Japanese naval forces. This more than likely will not happen because China is not going to openly admit to such things. They may however just shrug off Japans attempts like it isn’t a big deal.

China refutes Japan's allegations on radar targeting - Xinhua | English.news.cn

China refuted the allegations that Chinese warships targeted fire-control radars at Japanese vessels. * "Recently, Japan has repeatedly s...

China has refuted the allegations by Japan and claims it is an attempt to defame the Chinese military. These two countries have been at each other's throats over these islands so it is not surprising that they would start trying to start rumors about one another to make them look bad. Japan wants an apology and China is just like "haha yeah right."

China Responds to Japan Radar Claim

China accused Japan of spreading false information on Friday, three days after Tokyo accused it of making provocative moves against Japan...

Now let’s take a more American view on the situation. This doesn’t really seem like something that is a huge deal however for two countries that kind hate each other right now, they can use it to smear the name of each other. At this point the facts don’t even matter anymore because they have been blown out of proportion which will just make it harder for the two to reach an agreement. (Like that is possible)

Japan scrambles jets, claiming Russian airspace invasion

Japan said two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's airspace near disputed islands, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighter je...

In addition to conflicts with China, now Japan is claiming Russian jets entered Japanese airspace. This created a panic and caused Japanese air force to scramble the jets to investigate. So both China and Russia are pissing Japan off right now with territory problems which is kind of funny.

Russia Denies Violating Japanese Airspace

TOKYO -- Japan's defense minister on Friday accused two Russian fighter jets of intruding into Japanese air space, heightening regional t...

Both China and Russia have denied the acquisitions by Japan, almost making Japan look like the bad guy. Funny how China and Russia are both permanent members in the UN and almost like they are working together to smear Japan politically. There could be a number of reasons why China and Russia are doing this; maybe to test the new prime minister?

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Instagramming Fashion Week

February 8, 2013, 11:14 am

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Calling all fashion fans and Instagrammers: From Feb. 7 to 14, New York Fashion Week will bring a flurry of runway shows and gatherings inside and outside the tents. Tag your Fashion Week scenes, portraits and details with #NYTfashion on Instagram.

Storified by NY Times Style · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:14:24

Dramatic chandelier at the Jason Wu show. #nytfashion #nyfw · NYTimes Fashion

#tessgiberson f13 evolution #nytfashion · hannamonke

@nastyakusakina backstage at #yigal #fall2013 #nyfw #nytfashion @metrovelvet @mbfashionweek · David Valinskiy

Another one of my "FAVS" here at the Ivana Helsinki F/W 2013/2014 Rotterdam Collection Show @IvanaHelsinki #nyfw #nytfashion #frontrow #thewrittenrunway · Blane Charles

And the final beauty look is all about indigo eyes, from the coming @jasonwu for #lancome line of course #nytfashion · beeshyuanchang

Take a bow at #KateSpade #nyfw #nytfashion · Thea Palad

Outfit details by popular request: #zara #leopard print jacket, #jcrew #denim blouse, minnie pants & sequined top, #tahari #pumps & #marcjacobs #bag. bracelets are #alexisbittar #davidyurman & #jcrew Photo taken outside Lincoln Center? Priceless. #whatiwore #ootd #mbfw #nytimesstyle #nyfw #fashionweek #style · Nina Terrero

Tommy Bucket @tommy_buckett doing his thing #backstage at #katespade @katespadeny with Kate Spade #nytfashion #hair #garnier #love · themagnetagency

Loving this coat! #candela #nyfw · Trendspired

Last night's #timoweiland men's presentation. · CXC

Gorgeous volume and mixing of textures #frontrow #czarbycesargalindo #nytfashion #nyfw #mbfw #thewrittenrunway · Ambyr

Backstage at #katespade w/ the Deborah Lippman @deborahlippmann color wheel #love #ispy #hannah @katespadeny #nytfashion #backstage #color #heaven · themagnetagency

#timoweiland men's #presentation. #nyfw #mbfw #fromwhereistand #fashionshow #fashionweek #fashionmodels #nyfashion #nyfashionweek #nytfashion · CXC

Backstage at Kate Spade. More to come on themagnetblog.wordpress.com #nytfashion · brianasophia

Crunchy gel plus streaks of pink equals baroque-punk, says Devin Toth of Ted Gibson #nytfashion #beauty #carmenmarcvalvo · beeshyuanchang

@candelanyc silk blush deco evening gown with back pleating and beading detail, paired with cable knit beanie #nyfw #nytfashion · dashofgold

Grayscale @nickwooster #nyfw #nytfashion · Joshua Woods

Shadows and legs at @novisnyc at @eyebeam. #nytfashion · nancyborowick

@candelanyc romantic blush ruffled dress and oversized knit cardigan · dashofgold

@tadashishoji high necklines, long sleeves, classic beauty · dashofgold

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Sposób na Alcybiadesa

February 8, 2013, 11:14 am

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Nie wszyscy z nich są przy tym równie pomysłowi, co bohaterowie powieści „Sposób na Alcdybiadesa”.

Storified by Magda Majkowska · Fri, Feb 08 2013 11:14:34

Stosując się do nich, chcą rozszyfrować metody nauczania nauczycieli i w sprytny sposób zapewniać sobie wysokie oceny. Problem w tym, że budżet, którym dysponują chłopcy nie jest zbyt wysoki. Udaje mi się zdobyć tylko jeden sekret starszych roczników – tytułowy sposób na Alcybiadesa , czyli nauczyciela historii.

"Sposób na Alcybiadesa" Edmund Niziurski

Jeśli komuś wydaje się, że opis codziennego życia młodzieży szkolnej nie może być interesujący, czytając tę powieść szybko zmieni zdanie. Niziurski dokonał tej sztuki i to z bardzo dobrym efektem.

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NHS

February 10, 2013, 8:21 am

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Storified by Dr Rita Pal · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:21:33

@dr_rita39 Neither doctors nor managers are trained to present performance data in a scientiifcally valid way that fosters improvement.
— Simon R Dodds · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:12:45

@dr_rita39 If the process is not designed to generate appropriate safety alerts then accidents will happen. This is a failure of design.
— Simon R Dodds · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:15:20

@dr_rita39 Thank you for the RT Rita - the medical profession needs to spread the word that safety need not be a lottery. It is a science.
— Simon R Dodds · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:49:25

@dr_rita39 Nurses who attack & steal from patients handed 'licence to abuse' as report reveals how few are struck off http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2167927/A-licence-abuse-patients-Theyve-attacked-stolen-vulnerable-care-But-rogue-nurses-struck-off.html#ixzz1zlPcOcfN
— suzan collins · Sat, Feb 09 2013 06:56:16

Social systems as a defence against anxiety

This is the first article in the top 10 free articles on organisational consultancy series. We're counting down to our favourite free article in 9 weeks time. At number 10 is a classic pape r which created a new way of thinking about the functioning of organisations when it first appeared in the late 1950s.

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Teenager’s View on Body Image

February 10, 2013, 8:21 am

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The purpose of this Capstone is to research teenager perceptions on body image. Many local and national printed Ad’s influence the mindsets of teenagers.

Storified by Lareena Larue · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:21:41

Ellen on Body Image, and Beauty · cbs

Body is the space you can own - take power over your image regardless of the gaze #alienbodies
— Alien Bodies · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:00:21

The Today Show - Body Image & Photo Retouching · carolinepemberton

The Media Affects a Teen's Body Image

The effect media has on a teenagers' body image is immeasurable. Each year, thousands of teenagers use diet and exercise to conform...

Helping Your Teen With Eating and Body Image

As an eating disorders counselor and author, I have spent decades working with clients of all ages who are struggling with their food and...

Body is the space you can own - take power over your image regardless of the gaze #alienbodies
— Alien Bodies · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:00:21

Teenage Boys, Worried About Body Image, Take Health Risks ...

Nov 19, 2012 ... It is not just girls these days who are consumed by an unattainable body image. Many boys have begun to take unhealthy...

Adolescents and Body Image - NYU Child Study Center

Much of the research on body image has been conducted on adolescents as this developmental period is not only one of great physical cha...

Body Image Teens and the Media

Body Image FAQ for parents of teens who have issues with their body image. Learn how the media plays a part in your teens body image.

พบกับบูธจากร้านเราได้ที่ชั้น7 ห้างสรรพสินค้า Central World ใกล้ร้าน Cocoichibanya ในวันพรุ่งนี้และวันเสาร์ที่ 26 มกรานี้นะคะ มีผลิตภัณฑ์จาก Babykiss วางขายทุกตัว และมีเทสเตอร์ให้ลองทุกสีค่าาา · Babykiss by Splendid me

writing a 5000 word essay on how social networking sites influence negative body image in teenagers has to be the most brain numbing task
— cat · Thu, Feb 07 2013 04:55:28

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Body is the space you can own - take power over your image regardless of the gaze #alienbodies
— Alien Bodies · Fri, Feb 08 2013 10:00:21

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Conversation with @LeFrenchGooner and @th14Renato

February 10, 2013, 8:22 am

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Storified by A Human · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:22:48

Arsenal scouts are watching Rennes - Toulouse atm. Capoue is suspended for this game. For who then ?
— Tommy · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:22:48

@lefrenchgooner Abdennour, Aurier, M'Bengue? Arsenal been linked with lots of players from Toulouse.
— Renato · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:22:48

@th14Renato Or maybe Feret and Alessandrini.
— Tommy · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:22:48

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#COTCSA Episode 3: live blog

February 10, 2013, 8:22 am

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Clash of the Choirs heads to Gauteng and Mpumalanga this week, and we're following your reactions as Choir Masters Zakes Bantwini and Zwai Bala seek out their Super Choirs!

Storified by Libby Allen · Sun, Feb 10 2013 08:22:49

Only beginning its third episode, Clash already has us wrapped. if you're new to all of this, we'd like to know just where you've been hiding - it's certainly not on Twitter - but nonetheless, here's the lowdown on the competition so far:

Clash of the Choirs claims Sunday night

Clash of the Choirs claims Sunday night Social media was ablaze with Clash of the Choirs talk on Sunday night (27 January), as the countr...

Clash follows up with triple threat

Clash follows up with triple threat It was no easy task to follow the debut instalment of Mzansi Magic's explosive new reality show, Clas...

Things are starting to get warmed up, so let's take a second to talk Choir Masters, shall we?

Get to know Zakes Bantwini (repping Gauteng) and Zwai Bala (calling the shots for Mpumalanga's Super Choir) a little better, right here.

30 min to go till #COTCSA begins! @ZakesBantwiniSA talks about what he’s looking for to form his ultimate choir: http://bit.ly/VZaz3S
— ClashoftheChoirsSA · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:01:52

Zakes joins Clash of the Choirs

Zakes joins Clash of the Choirs Celebrated muso Zakes Bantwini has been appointed as one of the seven choirmasters in Mzansi Magic's bran...

@ZwaiBala searched for talent in Mpumalanga. Watch this for more: http://bit.ly/VGfuot. Tune into #COTCSA on @MzansiMagic at 17:30.
— ClashoftheChoirsSA · Sun, Feb 10 2013 06:31:06

Clash of the Choirs: Zwai Bala calls the tune

Clash of the Choirs: Zwai Bala calls the tune It's Zwai Bala's turn to call the shots and offer talented singers in Mpumalanga a chance t...

Our beautiful host Bonang gets the final polish as we count down to this week's Clash...

Tune in to Mzansi Magic at 17:30 to catch our ... · Facebook

And it's on! Here comes episode 3...

Welcome to the 3rd week of #COTCSA. It’s on now on @MzansiMagic so tune in. Cc @Bonang_M
— ClashoftheChoirsSA · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:30:25

Our choirmasters for this week are @ZwaiBala and @ZakesBantwiniSA. Who will find the best voices? Keep watching #COTCSA.
— ClashoftheChoirsSA · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:33:16

So, Zakes and Zwai find themselves in similar places - neither off to a great start! Where are those hidden gems?

“I’m hearing a very interesting sound from the chickens here. They may make a better choir at this stage.” - @ZwaiBala #COTCSA
— ClashoftheChoirsSA · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:40:07

You can meet some of Gauteng's choirs here - have they got the golden voices? Time will tell.

Everyone's a Twit-critic. (We wish we could have heard the "I can only sing when I'm drunk" taxi driver!)

My ears my ears my poor ears #COTCSA eish some people shouldn't audition really..
— Kay-Tee Khang · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:46:34

@Khetha lmao #COTCSA that taxi driver though!
— shete nontlantla · Sun, Feb 10 2013 07:51:01

Want to catch extended video of the search? Just to prove we're serious about getting SA's celebrities to do the grind work, here's a little more of Zakes and Zwai as they scout for their talent.