http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/02/20/Rafah-crossing-to-reopen-Tuesday/UPI-33141298210711/
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. *** 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. *** From: Anthony Saidy Eyad Aboabdo | Executive Vice President Anaba Group Inc | 14514 Garfield Avenue | Paramount | California | 90723 | USA | T (562) 633-3400 | F (562) 633-5400 | C (562) 212-3223 | S eyad.aboabdo Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 4:20 PM 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. 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