Rafah crossing reopens
United Press International Published: Feb. 20, 2011
GAZA, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The international Rafah border crossing between Egypt
and the Gaza Strip will reopen Tuesday, a Palestinian official said.
Dr. Ghazi Hamad, director general of crossings and borders in the
Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, said in a telephone interview with the Kuwaiti
news agency KUNA Saturday Egypt agreed to reopen the crossing both ways to
allow stranded Palestinians to travel.
Photos: Clashes at Gaza Border Crossing
Beginning Tuesday, 300 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip will be allowed to
cross into Egypt daily, Ma'an News Agency reported Sunday.
On Friday, Egypt opened the crossing to permit Palestinians stranded in
Egypt to return to Gaza, the agency said.
Wafa, the official Palestinian Authority Web site, said 250 Palestinians
returned to Gaza within a few hours after Rafah was opened Friday.
Egyptian authorities shut down the border crossing Jan. 28, days after the
outbreak of anti-government protests in Egypt that led to the ouster of
President Hosni Mubarak.
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http://www.edgeofsports.com/2011-02-20-602/index.html
Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands with Wisconsin's Workers
By Dave Zirin
Edge of Sports: February 20, 2011
Already multiple members of the Super Bowl winning Green Bay Packers have
taken public stands against the frightening, dictatorial, anti-union rampage
of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. These pro athletes have chosen to link
arms with the tens of thousands of nurses, teachers, and firefighters
standing as one against Governor Walker's efforts to destroy their unions
and drive them into poverty. It's been remarkable to see a steady stream of
players from the only non-profit, fan owned team in American sports, lend
their voice to this fight.
Yet none of the Packers who've spoken out, have had the profile, respect, or
cultural currency of the latest member of the team to stand strong with
Wisconsin's working families: Charles Woodson. Woodson is the team's
defensive icon. A former Heisman trophy winner at the University of
Michigan, NFL defensive player of the year, and perennial pro-bowler, his
voice will evoke cheers at the capital and shockwaves in the Governor's
office. The team's defensive captain is also the acknowledged emotion leader
of the team, charged with pumping them up at halftime and making speeches
after the game. He was the person who said during the playoffs, "The
President [a Chicago Bears fan] doesn't want to watch us in the Super Bowl?
We'll go see him! Say White House on three!" This much watched youtube
moment, certainly takes on a different meaning right now.
By the way, Charles Woodson is also one of the team's union reps. Without
further preamble, here is his statement announcing his stand with
Wisconsin's working families. (Aaron Rodgers? You're on deck.)
STATEMENT FROM GREEN BAY PACKER CHARLES WOODSON IN SUPPORT OF WORKING
FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN:
Last week I was proud when many of my current and former teammates announced
their support for the working families fighting for their rights in
Wisconsin. Today I am honored to join with them. Thousands of dedicated
Wisconsin public workers provide vital services for Wisconsin citizens. They
are the teachers, nurses and child care workers who take care of us and our
families. These hard working people are under an unprecedented attack to
take away their basic rights to have a voice and collectively bargain at
work.
It is an honor for me to play for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers
and be a part of the Green Bay and Wisconsin communities. I am also honored
as a member of the NFL Players Association to stand together with working
families of Wisconsin and organized labor in their fight against this
attempt to hurt them by targeting unions. I hope those leading the attack
will sit down with Wisconsin's public workers and discuss the problems
Wisconsin faces, so that together they can truly move Wisconsin forward.
Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packer cornerback and one of the team's elected
representatives to the players union.
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Subject: HUGE California Traffic Tickets Fines Effective 01/06/2011
Read carefully...especially fine for cell phone use without hands-free.
HUGE California Traffic Tickets Fines Effective 01/06/2011
Please be extremely careful in your driving and car registration & insurance
matters. State of California is broke and they are trying hard to squeeze
all of us hard to collect money.
Effective immediately, if you do not stop at the red light, be ready to pay
$436 in fines or if you pass a school bus with flashing red signals, you
will be charged $616. The state of California is going for blood, so be
extra careful in driving, You cannot afford messing with them. I have been
hearing that Highway Patrols are under pressure to issue a lot more tickets
than last year with at least 30% increase in fines over 2009, so beware of
radar guns, highway and traffic cameras installed everywhere and the tougher
enforcement of parking rules.
Just for your info, the next time you park in the handicapped zone, even for
a minute, you will be looking at almost $ 1000 in parking tickets , so it'd
better be worth it.
California needs money, so pay close attention to the rules of the road!
Traffic Ticket Fines (Effective 01/06/2011)
VC 12814.6 $214 Failure to obey license provisions.
VC 14600(A) $214 Failure to notify DMV of address change within
10 days
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.
VC 16028(A) $796 Failure to provide evidence of financial
responsibility (insurance)
Note: This fine may be reduced with proof of insurance on or after the
violation date.
VC 21453(A) $436 Failure to stop at a red signal.
VC 22349 $214 Unsafe speed, 1 to 15 miles over the limit.
VC 22350 $328 Unsafe speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit.
VC 22450 $214 Failure to stop at a stop sign.
VC 22454(A) $616 Passing a school bus with flashing red signals.
VC 23123(A) $148 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands
free, first offense .
VC 23123(B) $256 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands
free, each subsequent offense.
VC 23123.5 $148 Driving while using a wireless device to send,
read or write text.
VC 23124 $148 Minor driving while using a wireless phone.
VC 22500 $976 Parking in a bus loading area.
VC 22507(A) $976 Violation of disabled parking provisions, first
offense.
VC 22507(B) $1876 Violation of disabled parking provisions, second
offense.
VC 26708 $178 Unlawful material on vehicle windows.
VC 27150 $178 Adequate muffler required.
VC 27315 $148 Mandatory use of seat belts.
VC 27360 $436 Mandatory use of passenger child restraints.
Note: This fine may be reduced by completing a court authorized child seat
diversion program .
VC 27400 $178 Headsets or Earplugs covering both ears.
VC 27803 $178 Violation of motorcycle safety helmet
requirements.
VC 34506 $616 Commercial Driver - Log book violation.
VC 4000 $256 No evidence of current registration.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.
VC 4159 $178 Notify DMV of change of address within 10
days.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.
VC 5200 $178 Proper display of license plates.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.
VC 9400 $178 Commercial weight fees due.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction Look out for
the money grabbers in Sacramento but don't blame the cops. They don't set
the fines or collect them!
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