Wednesday, 30 May 2012

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Violence flares after Egypt election results

CAIRO (AP) ? A mob set fire late Monday to the campaign headquarters of one of the two Egyptian presidential politicians facing each other in a runoff that will decide a new leader after last year's popular uprising, the first sign of unrest after the voting yielded divisive candidates.

The attack on Ahmed Shafiq's office came just hours after the country's election commission announced that he would face the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, Mohammed Morsi, in a June 16-17 runoff.

The second round pitting Shafiq, who was ousted President Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, against Morsi, backed by the country's most powerful Islamist movement, is a nightmare scenario for the thousands of Egyptians who took to the streets last year to demand regime change, freedom and social equality.

Many of the so-called revolutionaries say they want neither a return to the old regime nor religious rule.

"The choice can't be between a religious state and an autocratic state. Then we have done nothing," said Ahmed Bassiouni, 35, who was sitting in Cairo's downtown Tahrir Square in the midst of a growing protest.

In an upscale neighborhood of Cairo, mobs of young men used bricks to smash the windows of Shafiq's headquarters, tossing out campaign signs and tearing up his posters. Then they set fire to the building. There were no reports of injuries. Police arrested eight people.

His campaign blamed supporters of leftist candidate Hamdeen Sabahi, who came in third in the race, and backers of another losing candidate, Khaled Ali, who was protesting the election results Monday evening in Tahrir Square, the center of last year's uprising.

Shafiq, also a former air force commander, was forced out of office as prime minister by protesters shortly after Mubarak's fall. He has since presented himself as a figure who can restore calm to a country wracked by 15 months of sometimes violent protests and deterioration in internal security. He has expressed a zero-tolerance attitude toward protests, reflecting his background in the military and in the former regime, which put down protests with brutal force and jailed opponents.

Shortly after the protesters ransacked the campaign office, fire trucks and police arrived as several hundred of Shafiq's supporters gathered outside the building, carrying his picture and chanting slogans against the Muslim Brotherhood, which controls the parliament and is now seeking the presidency.

"The Brotherhood are enemies of God!," chanted the crowd.

The Morsi-Shafiq runoff is a polarizing contest. It mirrors the conflict between Mubarak, himself a career air force officer like Shafiq, and the Islamists he jailed and tortured throughout his years in power. But it sidelines the mostly young, secular activists who led the popular uprising last year.

The commission reported Monday that Morsi won close to 5.8 million votes, or almost 25 percent, while Shafiq received 5.5 million votes, or nearly 24 percent. Sabahi, a socialist, finished third with 4.8 million votes, or about 21 percent. Fourth place went to moderate Islamist Abdel-Moneim Abolfotoh. Turnout was about 50 percent.

In Tahrir Square, several thousands protesters chanted slogans against the military rulers who took over after Mubarak's ouster. Protesters have clashed frequently with the military in street protests that have killed more than 100 people, charging that the military is perpetuating the repressive practices of the Mubarak regime and bungling the transition to a new, elected government.

Protesters also chanted slogans against both Morsi and Shafiq, saying they will not allow Egypt to be ruled by one party again nor allow the former regime to regain power.

"Freedom! Freedom!" the crowds chanted, fists pumping in the air.

Some were demanding that a law approved by parliament banning former high-level regime officials from running in the election be implemented. That could apply to Shafiq. Egypt's Constitutional Court is set to look at the law just four days before the runoff.

Others charge that last week's election, with 13 candidates, was rigged, though observers said the vote was generally free.

In the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, where Sabahi, a favorite among many revolutionaries, won the most votes, protesters tore down and burned large Shafiq and Morsi posters and protested against military rule.

In the Nile Delta provinces of Dakahliya and Mansoura, protesters took to the streets in similar protests. Security officials said protesters in Mansoura tried to attack the campaign offices of Morsi and Shafiq, but supporters of both candidates stopped the crowd.

The protests come just one day after Sabahi and Abolfotoh, whose supporters backed the popular uprising, filed appeals to the election commission to delay announcing the first round results until allegations of voter fraud could be investigated. Their appeals were rejected Monday.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Abolfotoh said "violations threatened the integrity of the election."

"It is impossible under any circumstances for me to say with a national conscience that these elections were clean," Abolfotoh said.

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Additional reporting by Sarah El Deeb.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GIFT DRIVE | Party Rockers Reality


On the anniversary of the opening of ?The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware? The Party Rockers are helping by having a ?Gift Wish List? Drive! We will be visiting the house on June 7, 2012 with all the collected items, visiting families staying there?& taping a special segment for our show. If you want to donate we have 2 drop off places.

New Jersey ? Greenwood Park Bells Lake from 900am ? 1030am on Sunday, June 3rd.
Philadelphia ? outside of Chickies and Pete?s in parking lot (South? Philly)from 630pm-730pm

WISH LIST -
Paper Towels, Disinfectant Wipes, White bath towels, hand towels & wash cloths, & International calling cards.
Some other items needed are:
Toilet paper, laundry detergent, Trash Bags (tall kitchen),?Scouring sponges, Foil paper, & Cereal.
Thank you all in advance for helping us with this great charity!

Here is some info on the The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware opened on June 7, 1991 and since then has been a ?home away from home? for more than 33,000 families.? Housing includes a meal at the end of each day, private guest room with bath, transportation to and from the hospital along with a supportive and nurturing environment where families find support from our volunteers, staff and other families in similar situations.? Our guests are requested to contribute $15 per night but are never turned away if they are unable to pay.?? The actual cost per night to operate one guest room is $65, and in 2011 families averaged a contribution of $3.93 per night. The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware depends on the generosity of the community to defray its cost of operation.

Another important core program of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware is the operation of 3 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, located at Bayhealth Medical Center, at Christiana Care, and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.? The Family Rooms offer families a place in the hospital to relax, have a snack, or email friends, away from the hustle and bustle of their child?s hospital room.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 o Galaxy S2: quale scegliere? Raccolta video confronto!

Una bella domanda per tutti quelli intenzionati all? acquisto di uno nuovo smartphone: cosa scegliere tra i due gioiellini di casa Samsung? Il caro e vecchio Galaxy S2 o il nuovissimo Galaxy S3? Gi? ho effettuato un piccolo confronto tra le specifiche dei due modelli, confrontando le due schede tecniche (lo trovate qui), ma ? anche interessante vedere come si comportano i due smartphone durante l? utilizzo. Il Galaxy S2 si conferma ancora con un modello davvero (...)Continua la lettura...?Read?

Samsung Galaxy S3 o Galaxy S2: quale scegliere? Raccolta video confronto! ? un articolo di Cristiano Russo.

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Romney ready to claim GOP nomination after Texas

CRAIG, Colo. (AP) ? Mitt Romney is poised to clinch the Republican presidential nomination after Tuesday's Texas GOP primary, a largely uncontested election that will formalize the former Massachusetts governor's status as President Barack Obama's general election challenger.

While Romney's nomination has been virtually assured for a month, the day marks the culmination of several years of work, dating back to his unsuccessful 2008 effort, and perhaps far earlier.

"It'll be a big day tomorrow," Romney told reporters aboard his campaign plane Monday evening. "I'm looking forward to the good news."

But Romney's focus Tuesday will be hundreds of miles north of Texas, where he's scheduled to court voters and donors in Colorado and Nevada during a two-state swing punctuated by a Las Vegas fundraiser with conservative businessman Donald Trump.

The evening event, set for the Trump International Hotel, comes amidst fresh criticism from Republicans and Democrats over Trump's continued questioning of Obama's citizenship. Romney hasn't condemned Trump's false claims, offering a fresh example of the presidential contender's reluctance to confront his party's more extreme elements. There have been other examples in recent weeks that underscore Romney's delicate push to win over skeptical conservatives while appealing to moderates and independents who generally deliver general election victories.

Asked Monday to weigh in on Trump's support for the so-called birther movement, Romney declined to condemn Trump's latest suggestion that Obama was born in Kenya.

"I don't agree with all the people who support me. And my guess is they don't all agree with everything I believe in," Romney told reporters before flying from California to Colorado Monday evening. "But I need to get 50.1 percent or more. And I'm appreciative to have the help of a lot of good people."

Polling suggests that the election between Romney and Obama will be very close, ultimately decided by several swing states, Colorado and Nevada among them. Romney will begin campaigning Tuesday in the northern Colorado town of Craig before flying to Las Vegas for an afternoon rally before the Trump fundraiser.

The Texas primary offers 152 delegates; Romney is just 58 delegates shy of the 1,144 needed to become the nominee. His Republican rivals Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich already have endorsed Romney, while Texas Rep. Ron Paul has stopped actively campaigning. Gingrich is expected to attend the Trump fundraiser.

Under similar circumstances last week, Romney swept all the delegates in GOP primaries in Kentucky and Arkansas and picked up more endorsements from party leaders.

But Romney's meeting with Trump may generate as much interest, or more, than his tightened grasp on the Republican nomination.

"I do not understand the cost benefit here," conservative commentator George Will said over the weekend. "The cost of appearing with this bloviating ignoramus is obvious, it seems to me."

"Donald Trump is redundant evidence that if your net worth is high enough, your IQ can be very low and you can still intrude into American politics," Will continued. "Again, I don't understand the benefit. What is Romney seeking?"

Trump revived the false claims about Obama's birthplace late last week, citing a discredited story about a literary agency that mistakenly listed that Obama was born in Kenya.

While Romney briefly addressed the issue Monday, his senior aide Eric Fehrnstrom also declined to condemn Trump's remarks in a recent interview.

"I can't speak for Donald Trump ... but I can tell you that Mitt Romney accepts that President Obama was born in the United States," Fehrnstrom said. "He doesn't view the place of his birth as an issue in this campaign."

Romney has been criticized on several occasions for failing to speak out against extreme rhetoric from his party. The reluctance stands in contrast to the 2008 GOP presidential nominee and current Romney supporter, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who once corrected a supporter who called Obama a Muslim.

And on Tuesday, Obama's re-election campaign surfaced a new television commercial directly accusing Romney of failing to stand up to "the voices of extremism" in his party.

The ad takes the former Massachusetts governor to task for failing to speak out against real estate mogul Donald Trump, a supporter who has consistently charged that Obama is not a U.S. citizen. It opens by showing 2008 nominee John McCain brushing aside a woman who raised the citizenship issue at a town hall-style meeting, and the commercial asks the viewer, "Why won't Mitt Romney do the same?"

Campaigning in Cleveland earlier in the month, Romney did not initially respond to a supporter who suggested that Obama should be tried for treason. He said after the rally that he didn't agree.

He was also slow to condemn conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who said a college student defending Obama's contraception policy was "a slut." At the time, Romney initially declined to weigh in on the issue before saying "it's not the language" he would have used.

And he was initially silent on violent rhetoric from classic rocker Ted Nugent before a spokeswoman said Romney "believes everyone needs to be civil."

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Tuesday, 29 May 2012

How To Find Real Ideas For An Internet Home Business - VideoSwiper

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Make your home business look like a real, professional business. If you website does not look like it is professionally created it will steer people away. Study the layout, design and components of existing websites with a professional appearance. This will assist you in developing your own professional site.

It is not recommended to take out a loan to begin a home business. Could your family good will be worth the financial investment? Should you take the chance of losing your home if something terrible happens?

One of the most important considerations in planning a home business is an accurate appraisal of the cost associated with starting the business. It takes less funds to begin a home business, but do not forget that there are still financial considerations. Learn how much your business costs to operate so that you can be sure to turn a profit.

As a home business owner, you should keep track of your mileage, gas consumption, and auto repairs related to your business. Being a business owner means changes to your tax status. This allows eligibility for deducting mileage and gas associated with your work. If your business involves lots of door-to-door travel, this can be a significant savings.

You should have plenty of support from those closest to you when you are trying to launch a home business. It can be hard to begin, and successfully maintain a home business. If they are not going to give you the time you need, you will find that you may be unable to succeed in running your home business.

When you no longer have inventory of a given item, be sure to inform potential buyers. Let your customers know the status of their order. If you are out of stock, let them know. Give your customers the option of choosing another product by making it clear when an item is on back-order.

A well-developed business plan is essential to your business success. A business plan is important to your success even if you do not have any partners, investors or start-up loans. When you have a plan, you will be able to follow the steps to get to success.

Online forums can link you up with other business owners who can help you. There are many forums for work-at-home business owners, each with their own personality and support to offer. Other business owners are more than happy to share with you things they?ve tried and whether those things have brought success. When you hit a rough spot, this information can make a big difference.

When deciding how to design your office, make sure you place things strategically to enhance your comfort and accessibility of equipment. Straining your neck to see your computer screen is extremely unhealthy, and it can even lead to permanent neck injury. When you are spending long periods of time in front of a desk, you need to invest in a good desk chair. The same holds true for all of the equipment you will use on a daily basis, such as your mouse, keyboard, overhead light fixture or desk lamp. You can start with around 200 dollars.

As was mentioned earlier in this article, a home business can be both appealing and intimidating. Hopefully you have gleaned some good information and advice from the tips shared in this article. Put that advice into action, and watch as things begin to work more smoothly for your home business.

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