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CODEPINK.org and many others (2020-01-03). US Out of Iraq! Protest in San Jose. indybay.org 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113…
Bouthaina Shaaban (2020-01-03). Video: US Sanctions and the Caesar Act, Oil and Gas, Chemical Weapons, and the Syrian Response. globalresearch.ca The Caesar Act is one of the main topics discussed by the Media and Political Advisor in the Syrian Presidency Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban in a thorough must watch and learn from interview with Kamal Khalaf of Al-Mayadeen News channel. | Dr. …
Staff (2020-01-03). Bernie Sanders Condemns Trump for Putting US on Path to "Another Disastrous War" truthout.org Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders denounced President Donald Trump late Thursday night for giving the order to assassinate Iran's Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force — calling the move a "dangerous escalation" that brings the United States "closer to another disastrous war in the Middle East that could cost countless lives and trillions more dollars." | In a statement responding to what other critics decried as…
Andrew Moss (2020-01-03). Immigration and the Prison Industrial Complex. zcomm.org The Prison Industrial Complex can help pinpoint major areas where corporate interests and government overlap. These include detention, surveillance, consulting services, and border wall construction…
yenisafak (2020-01-03). Turkey's defense outlook for 2020s very promising. yenisafak.com There was never a dull moment for Ankara in its military affairs agenda in the year 2019. After all, Operation Peace Spring marked the first time that the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) operated against the PKK terrorist offshoots in the east of the Euphrates in the northern plains of Syria. The S-400 procurement was, by far, the most sensational news in global weapons market. Turkey even combat-launched its indigenous ballistic missile, the Bora, during Operation Claw in northern Iraq. However, none of these developments offer the insightful hints about the Turkish administration's defense vision for the 2020s as th…
RT (2020-01-02). 'Fear of the unknown': Mystery drones seen hovering over Colorado & Nebraska leave residents spooked. rt.com Enigmatic drones spotted flying in the skies over Colorado and Nebraska are making citizens quite uneasy, but local and federal authorities so far have no answers, launching probes into who or what is behind the unmarked craft. | Some 16 of the drones have been seen across northeast Colorado in recent weeks, sheriff's departments in two Colorado counties have confirmed. Though the aircraft have not violated any federal guidelines for flying, Yuma County Sheriff Todd Combs said they've nonetheless left residents "very nervous and anxious." | "People do not like the unknown as it upsets the balance of our lives,…
teleSUR (2020-01-02). US Border Militia Leader Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge. telesurenglish.net United States leader of a far-right armed militia Larry Hopkins, 70, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal weapons charges, prosecutors and a defense lawyer informed. | RELATED: | FBI Arrests Leader of Militia Stopping Migrants in New Mexico | A U.S. Attorneys' spokeswoman said that during a hearing in federal court in New Mexico, Hopkins had admitted to being in possession of nine firearms and ammunition for those weapons at the time of his arrest in April. | Hopkins, who has fou…
Staff (2020-01-02). Fighting for Reforms Isn't Enough. It's Time We Reach for Prison Abolition. truthout.org It's time to drastically reconsider what safety means to our communities. | Even as we fight to pass incremental reforms to the prison-industrial complex, we must do so through an unapologetic lens that rejects the idea that reformism is enough. | While we understand that these incremental reforms are the individual trees that get us closer to dismantling the system, we must be clear that the forest beyond those trees must be full-on abolition. | My experiences as a grassroots organizer have made…
RT (2020-01-01). Not the bees! Pentagon wants to use swarms of AI-powered drones for 'rescue' missions. rt.com The Pentagon is combing the AI developer community to try to build a self-starting swarm of AI-enabled drones capable of recognizing and tracking a target — ostensibly for search and rescue, but potentially for search and destroy. | The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) issued a request (RFI) late in December seeking the latest and greatest in AI and drone swarm tech — and looking for clever ideas on how to combine th…
ANSWER (2020-01-01). Sat. Jan. 4 National Day of Action U.S. Troops Out of Iraq! liberationnews.org Initiators for this call include the ANSWER Coalition, CODEPINK, Popular Resistance, World Beyond War and many other anti-war and peace organizations.
WSWS (2019-12-31). The impeachment crisis and US war plans against Russia. wsws.org The ferocity with which the entire US national security apparatus responded to a temporary delay in sending anti-tank missiles and radar to Ukraine raises the question: Is there a timetable for using these weapons in combat against Russia?
G. Dunkel (2019-12-30). U.S. imperialism uses dollars to rule world economy. workers.org The whole structure of the world's financial system — where every day, trillions of dollars, euros and yuan zip from bank to bank, from individuals to companies, to and from all sorts of institutions — still reflects the domination of the U.S. dollar. Graph shows increase in total remittances to . . . | Continue reading U.S. imperialism uses dollars to rule world economy at Workers.org
Ryan Cristián (2019-12-27). Israel Bombs Gaza For Xmas, Israel Threatens To Attack All Helping Iran & Saudis Bomb Yemen Market. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/26/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
The Canary (2019-12-20). Civil liberties group warns rise in Taser use due to 'social control rather than personal protection'. thecanary.co The use of Taser stun guns by police forces in England and Wales reached a record high last year, new figures show. | The weapons were fired on 2,500 occasions between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019, which is thought to be the highest number recorded. | Tasers — which deliver a high-voltage electric shock — were deployed in 23,000 incidents in the 12 months to the end of March, according to the Home Office. But police monitoring group Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol) warned that it suspects tasers are used "unlawfully, as a…
Ryan Cristián (2019-12-17). US Regime Change In Mexico, US Bombs Afghan Hospital, Saudis Get Involved In Syria & More OPCW Leaks. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/16/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
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US Out of Iraq! Protest in San Jose
CODEPINK.org and many others | indybay.org | 2020-01-03
200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/01/03/18829412.php
Video: US Sanctions and the Caesar Act, Oil and Gas, Chemical Weapons, and the Syrian Response
Bouthaina Shaaban | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-03
The Caesar Act is one of the main topics discussed by the Media and Political Advisor in the Syrian Presidency Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban in a thorough must watch and learn from interview with Kamal Khalaf of Al-Mayadeen News channel. | Dr. …
globalresearch.ca/caesar-act-oil-gas-chemical-weapons-syrian-response/5699287
Stop The 2020 Olympics In Japan, End Nuclear Power & Nuclear Weapons
No Nukes Action | indybay.org | 2020-01-03
San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St/near California | San Francisco…
Bernie Sanders Condemns Trump for Putting US on Path to "Another Disastrous War"
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-01-03
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders denounced President Donald Trump late Thursday night for giving the order to assassinate Iran's Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force — calling the move a "dangerous escalation" that brings the United States "closer to another disastrous war in the Middle East that could cost countless lives and trillions more dollars." | In a statement responding to what other critics decried as…
truthout.org/articles/bernie-sanders-condemns-trump-for-putting-us-on-path-to-another-disastrous-war/
Immigration and the Prison Industrial Complex
Andrew Moss | zcomm.org | 2020-01-03
The Prison Industrial Complex can help pinpoint major areas where corporate interests and government overlap. These include detention, surveillance, consulting services, and border wall construction…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/immigration-and-the-prison-industrial-complex/
Turkey's defense outlook for 2020s very promising
yenisafak.com | 2020-01-03
There was never a dull moment for Ankara in its military affairs agenda in the year 2019. After all, Operation Peace Spring marked the first time that the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) operated against the PKK terrorist offshoots in the east of the Euphrates in the northern plains of Syria. The S-400 procurement was, by far, the most sensational news in global weapons market. Turkey even combat-launched its indigenous ballistic missile, the Bora, during Operation Claw in northern Iraq. However, none of these developments offer the insightful hints about the Turkish administration's defense vision for the 2020s as th…
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkeys-defense-outlook-for-2020s-very-promising-3508819
US Border Militia Leader Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-02
United States leader of a far-right armed militia Larry Hopkins, 70, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal weapons charges, prosecutors and a defense lawyer informed. | RELATED: | FBI Arrests Leader of Militia Stopping Migrants in New Mexico | A U.S. Attorneys' spokeswoman said that during a hearing in federal court in New Mexico, Hopkins had admitted to being in possession of nine firearms and ammunition for those weapons at the time of his arrest in April. | Hopkins, who has fou…
telesurenglish.net/news/US-Border-Militia-Leader-Pleads-Guilty-to-Weapons-Charge-Faces-10-Years-in-Jail-20200102-0015.html
Failure of Trump-Kim Dialogue: North Korea to Continue Developing Strategic Nuclear Weapons and Missiles
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-02
In remarks during Pyongyang's yearend Plenary Meeting, Kim Jong-un said his government will continue development of strategic weapons because of US hostility toward the country, adding he'll no longer be bound by an ICBM test moratorium. | Pyongyang's KCNA news agency …
globalresearch.ca/north-korea-continue-developing-strategic-nuclear-weapons-missiles/5699328
'Fear of the unknown': Mystery drones seen hovering over Colorado & Nebraska leave residents spooked
rt.com | 2020-01-02
Enigmatic drones spotted flying in the skies over Colorado and Nebraska are making citizens quite uneasy, but local and federal authorities so far have no answers, launching probes into who or what is behind the unmarked craft. | Some 16 of the drones have been seen across northeast Colorado in recent weeks, sheriff's departments in two Colorado counties have confirmed. Though the aircraft have not violated any federal guidelines for flying, Yuma County Sheriff Todd Combs said they've nonetheless left residents "very nervous and anxious." | "People do not like the unknown as it upsets the balance of our lives,…
rt.com/news/477298-colorado-nebraska-drones-fear/
Fighting for Reforms Isn't Enough. It's Time We Reach for Prison Abolition
It's time to drastically reconsider what safety means to our communities. | Even as we fight to pass incremental reforms to the prison-industrial complex, we must do so through an unapologetic lens that rejects the idea that reformism is enough. | While we understand that these incremental reforms are the individual trees that get us closer to dismantling the system, we must be clear that the forest beyond those trees must be full-on abolition. | My experiences as a grassroots organizer have made…
truthout.org/articles/fighting-for-reforms-isnt-enough-its-time-we-reach-for-prison-abolition/
Sat. Jan. 4 National Day of Action U.S. Troops Out of Iraq!
ANSWER | liberationnews.org | 2020-01-01
Initiators for this call include the ANSWER Coalition, CODEPINK, Popular Resistance, World Beyond War and many other anti-war and peace organizations.
liberationnews.org/sat-jan-4-national-day-of-action-u-s-troops-out-of-iraq/
Not the bees! Pentagon wants to use swarms of AI-powered drones for 'rescue' missions
The Pentagon is combing the AI developer community to try to build a self-starting swarm of AI-enabled drones capable of recognizing and tracking a target — ostensibly for search and rescue, but potentially for search and destroy. | The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) issued a request (RFI) late in December seeking the latest and greatest in AI and drone swarm tech — and looking for clever ideas on how to combine th…
rt.com/usa/477239-pentagon-ai-drone-swarms-bees/
The impeachment crisis and US war plans against Russia
wsws.org | 2019-12-31
The ferocity with which the entire US national security apparatus responded to a temporary delay in sending anti-tank missiles and radar to Ukraine raises the question: Is there a timetable for using these weapons in combat against Russia?
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/12/31/pers-d31.html
U.S. imperialism uses dollars to rule world economy
G. Dunkel | workers.org | 2019-12-30
The whole structure of the world's financial system — where every day, trillions of dollars, euros and yuan zip from bank to bank, from individuals to companies, to and from all sorts of institutions — still reflects the domination of the U.S. dollar. Graph shows increase in total remittances to . . . | Continue reading U.S. imperialism uses dollars to rule world economy at Workers.org…
workers.org/2019/12/45199/
Israel Bombs Gaza For Xmas, Israel Threatens To Attack All Helping Iran & Saudis Bomb Yemen Market
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-12-27
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/26/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/israel-bombs-gaza-for-xmas-israel-threatens-attack-all-helping-iran-saudis-bomb-yemen-market/
Headlines for December 24, 2019
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-24
House Could Bring Additional Articles of Impeachment Against Trump, Boeing Fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg over 737 MAX Jet Controversy, NYT: Pentagon May Withdraw U.S. Troops from West Africa, Syria: Up to 100,000 Civilians Forced to Flee Intensification of Fighting in Idlib, Asian Leaders Urge U.S. & North Korea to Move Toward Peace, Report: Canadian Police Were Prepared to Use Lethal Force Against Indigenous Land Defenders, Trump Met with Accused War Criminal Eddie Gallagher, Nigerian Man Dies in ICE Custody in Maryland, Colorado Governor Pardons Woman Who Took Sanctuary to Fight Her Deportation, Former Black Pant…
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/24/headlines
Americans Are Ready for a Different Approach to Nuclear Weapons
Lawrence Wittner | zcomm.org | 2019-12-22
Although today's public protests against nuclear weapons can't compare to the major antinuclear upheavals of past decades, there are clear indications that most Americans reject the Trump administration's nuclear weapons policies. Since entering office in 2017, the Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the nuclear agreement with Iran, scrapped the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Read…
zcomm.org/zblogs/americans-are-ready-for-a-different-approach-to-nuclear-weapons/
Civil liberties group warns rise in Taser use due to 'social control rather than personal protection'
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-12-20
The use of Taser stun guns by police forces in England and Wales reached a record high last year, new figures show. | The weapons were fired on 2,500 occasions between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019, which is thought to be the highest number recorded. | Tasers — which deliver a high-voltage electric shock — were deployed in 23,000 incidents in the 12 months to the end of March, according to the Home Office. But police monitoring group Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol) warned that it suspects tasers are used "unlawfully, as a…
thecanary.co/uk/news/2019/12/20/civil-liberties-group-warns-rise-in-taser-use-due-to-social-control-rather-than-personal-protection/
US Regime Change In Mexico, US Bombs Afghan Hospital, Saudis Get Involved In Syria & More OPCW Leaks
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/us-regime-change-in-mexico-us-bombs-afghan-hospital-saudis-get-involved-in-syria-more-opcw-leaks/
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Le Club Atlético Rentistas est un club uruguayen de football basé à Montevideo.

Historique

Le club est fondé le 26 mars 1933, dans le quartier Cerrito de la Victoria de Montevideo. En 1949, 1957 et 1963, le club est champion de troisième division. En 1971, Rentistas est champion de deuxième division et est promu en première division.

En 1973 et 1977, le club atteint la  place du championnat, son meilleur classement à cette époque, car en 1980 le club est relégué. Il faut attendre 1988 pour voir le club revenir dans l'élite, mais en 1992 le club est de nouveau relégué.

En 1996, Rentistas remporte son deuxième titre de champion de deuxième division, en 1998, le club termine à la deuxième place du tournoi de clôture, et avec une quatrième place en fin de saison dans le classement cumulé obtient le droit de participer à la Coupe CONMEBOL.

Le club fera plusieurs aller-retour entre la première et la deuxième division les années suivantes. En 2020, il revient en première division et fera une excellente campagne lors du tournoi d'ouverture, où il termine à égalité de points avec le Club Nacional, il faudra un match d'appui pour les départager. Rentistas remportera ce match dans la prolongation. Malheureusement lors du tournoi de clôture le club n'aura pas le même rendement et termine à la dernière place.

Palmarès
 Championnat d'Uruguay :
 Champion : 2020 (Ap)
 Championnat d'Uruguay D2 :
 Champion : 1988, 1996

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Notes et références

Rentistas
Club de football fondé en 1933

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Half-term Ahoy!
There's lots more for families to do in Birmingham these days with the launch of the new Legoland Discovery Centre and the National SEA LIFE Centre's £1.1 refurb. We went on a little day-trip to explore.
Already starting to think about half-term? Got kids who love all things aquatic or building with Lego? Here's a family-friendly day out in Birmingham combining one or both for your diary-planning pleasure that will get techno-obsessed kids away from their screens and thinking about the planet/making cool stuff.
Photo credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
The Midlands may be pretty land-locked, but kids can get a taste of deep-sea underwater life at the newly refurbished Sir Norman Foster–designed National Sea Life Centre in glitzy Brindleyplace. Just a five minutes' walk away, is the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, which opened its doors last July. Over the Christmas holidays I took two of my children to visit both – and they had a 'whale' of a time (I know, that was bad!).
MINILAND version of Birmingham, Photo credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
Both attractions are easily accessible by foot. As we caught the train, a quick 34-minute journey on Virgin from Rugby station, we took the scenic route from Birmingham Grand Central cutting through the Mailbox and along the canal – roughly a 20-minute walk. The Sea Life Centre is in Brindleyplace, a lovely pedestrianised area for children with fountains, near the Ikon gallery, trendy restaurants and cafes. A few minutes' walk away, adjoining Arena Birmingham is the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre – you can't miss the 10ft Lego giraffe outside! If you're driving the nearest car parks are: Arena Birmingham South, Newhall Street NCP or Broadway Plaza.
WHAT TO EXPECT: LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham, B1 2AA
Here's the centre's newly appointed Master Model Builder Michelle Thompson, 37, from Lichfield, who hit international headlines after beating off competition from 7,000 applicants from across the world. Photo credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
This £7m city centre family attraction is very different to LEGOLAND Windsor. It's all indoors for a start, far more compact and underground. Similar in style to its sister site in Manchester. Great for entertaining Lego-mad kids aged 10 and under for a few hours, it has two rides (Kingdom Quest Laser Ride and Merlin's Apprentice – a bike ride challenge where the faster you pedal, the higher you go), 4D Cinema, Duplo area with a slide for toddlers and an indoor soft play area.
Kingdom Quest Laser Ride. Pic credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
The central play zone with Merlin's Apprentice Ride (in the distance on the right)
Our children are total Lego geeks – in a good way. My friend had travelled up from Derbyshire with her 5-year-old, who was absolutely besides himself with excitement. He was slightly nervous of the rides to begin with, but soon relaxed into it and couldn't wait to start building things. Kids can enjoy creating and constructing to their hearts content as there are huge tubs full of LEGO at various build stations, car tracks and half-hourly creative workshops in quieter, separate glass-fronted rooms.
We especially enjoyed the innovation behind MINILAND – a really clever interactive LEGO City replica of Birmingham with 45 iconic landmarks from across the Midlands including, Warwick Castle, complete with underground dungeon, and the RSC theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon. See if you can spot Ed Sheeran, Adele and a kissing couple hiding at the uni. Incredibly it took 6,800 hours to make.
Warwick Castle illuminated
The Lego-themed coffee shop. Pic credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
It's not huge, so don't expect to spend all day there. We spent a good two hours exploring the different zones at a leisurely pace, then went for a late lunch. It's very bright and colourful with child-size Lego characters dotted around the two floors. There's a Lego-themed cafe too, which sells Costa Coffee and the shop has lots to offer serious Lego fans, therefore it might take a while to prize enthusiasts – big and small – away! Our younger two had a fantastic time and would've happily stayed for longer making their own creations.
What's On in Feb Half-term – Feb 9 – April 28: The Lego Movie Days offer a celebration of The LEGO® MOVIE™ 2 with Emmet and Wyldstyle character experiences; explore MINILAND to help Emmet find his friends and brand new build stations and challenges. It's worth booking in advance online as cheaper tickets are available, birmingham.legolanddiscoverycentre
WHAT TO EXPECT: NATIONAL SEA LIFE CENTRE, The Water's Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL
In November 2018 the Sea Life Centre underwent a £1.1m makeover, so I was interested to see how it's been improved and updated. The last time I visited the Sea Life Centre was when my teenagers were four and two – and although fun, I vividly remember negotiating queues with a pushchair. This time it was far less stressful, and we were joined by one of my best friends' with her 5-year-old. Home to 2,000 creatures, children can come face-to-face with a playful colony of Gentoo penguins, black-tip reef sharks, giant green sea turtles, luminous jellyfish and octopus' hideout many of which have been rescued or successfully bred as part of the global Sea Life breeding initiatives. Unsurprisingly the centre saw a "huge spike" in visitors – up 30% – following the screening of the Sir David Attenborough-narrated BBC series Blue Planet II in 2017.
My youngest, who is nine, had never been before and I was surprised at just how excited she was. I'm not kidding, she loved everything, running from aquarium-to-aquarium, taking it all in and particularly liked seeing the Starfish up close in the Reef Edge rock-pool, the beautiful delicate Sea Horses, the bright orange Clownfish (Finding Nemo), the Piranha fish tunnel and her favourite bit was the stunning walk-through 360-degree underwater tunnel. "It's really cool!" was her verdict. I wouldn't be surprised if she decided to become a marine biologist after that one visit! She's desperate to return.
AND THROUGH THE ROUND WINDOW…On the way out you can get a great view of the penguins swimming underwater
Meanwhile my teenage son relived happy memories of seeing coral reefs and tropical fish while snorkelling on distant summer holidays – so there's something for all ages. The festive 4-D Cinema showing of Polar Express was also a big hit with everyone. It's currently Splash and Bubbles: 4-D Underwater Adventure and the film programme is regularly updated.
What's On in Feb Half-term: Feb 9 – March 10: Children can become 'Jawsome' Shark Rangers in an immersive in-tank trail helping Professor Finn find the missing Play-doh sharks' teeth, as well as exploring a variety of sharks, taking part in a host of shark-related activities and creating their own shark model. They can also meet Professor Finn himself who will share some expert knowledge of the fascinating sharks and rays. Open 10am- 6pm daily, visitsealife
Good for: Entertaining for younger children somewhere educational and fun, especially on cold or rainy days. Sea Life is especially good for teaching children about sub-aquatic creatures from across the world and their conservation. While LEGLOAND Discovery Centre is great for Lego-mad children and getting younger kids to explore their imaginative side through developing Lego-building skills in a lively, fun environment. Birthday parties can also be held at both venues and there are Adult Nights, with Master Model Builder workshops offering tips.
Not so good for: Both attractions get busy, it may be better to go earlier in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and queuing for rides during school holidays. On the pricey side. The extra add-ons such as photos can bump up the price.
The damage? Best to book in advance online. You can get a combi ticket to both attractions, and don't have to visit both on the same day. It's valid for up to 3 months and costs £25pp (£108 for a family ticket for 4). Under 3's free. Alternatively, you can buy a Warwick Castle Combi ticket. Individually Sea Life costs £13pp for a Big Saver ticket online; and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is £15.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY LUNCH OPTIONS & CHEAP EATS NEARBY:
Avocado Hummus and Flat breads at Damascena Coffee House, Birmingham
Around Brindley Place restaurants with children's menus include: Pizza Express, Wagamama, Handmade burger Co and Carluccio's. If your kids are a bit more adventurous, I'd head to Yorks at Ikon, inside the art gallery, which does fab brunches, lunches and their own coffee roasted in Birmingham.
We went to one of my current favourite independents, Damascena Coffee House a stone's throw from The Ivy in Temple Row West, overlooking the Birmingham Cathedral of St Philip's. It's run by Anas Zein, a Syrian refugee, and they serve the most amazing hummus and homemade flat breads for just £3.95 as well as tasty mixed meze, fattuush salad and grilled halloumi. It's such good value – extra flat breads (including gluten-free) are 30p each, there's also an excellent range of 17 different coffees (including Arabian Spiced), teas and freshly-squeezed juices, plus 6 varieties of Syrian Baklava.
Bodega Cantina
As two of my children are vegetarian other personal favourites include: Natural Bar and Kitchen, opposite the Mailbox – the city's first vegan bar and kitchen with a plant-based menu where you can either choose from the buffet or order from the menu; and quirky South American inspired Bodega Cantina in Bennetts Hill, Birmingham with its Ninos Menu (you may need a book in advance here as it's very popular).
MORE CHILD-FRIENDLY CITY ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT:
Ikon Gallery An internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue in a converted Gothic schoolhouse. Free entry.
ThinkTank An interactive science museum at Millennium Point with a spitfire gallery, Planetarium and lots of family activities during weekends and holidays.
Back to Backs Quirky tours of this cluster of restored 19th Century back-to-back terraced houses take you through four working-class homes, telling the stories of those who lived here from the 1840s to the 1970s. It's currently closed due to essential conservation work but reopens on Jan 29 2019. Pre-booking essential.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery This striking Grade II listed historic building on Chamberlain square dates to 1885 and houses Pre-Raphaelite works by Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones, plus an Edwardian tearoom. Free entry and family-friendly workshops and activities during school holidays.
Cadbury World A former working factory not unlike Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. You can go on a self-guided tour documenting the history of the world's largest confectionery company established by a Victorian Quaker family in Bournville. Go on rides, see a 4D film and watch the chocolatiers at work. You're given free bars (such as a Crunchy, Dairy Milk and a Curly Wurly) en route. Perfect for chocolate lovers.
Jewellery Quarter (JQ) An historic area of bars and galleries with more than 400 jewellery makers – many taking commissions. Workshops, jewellery making courses and exhibitions open to the public are listed online on the JQ Directory.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts Located at the University of Birmingham, this small art gallery is packed with works by Monet, Manet and Magritte; Renoir, Rubens, Rossetti and Rodin; Degas, Delacroix and Van Dyck – as well as Botticelli, Poussin, Turner, Gainsborough, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Bellows, Hodgkin and Auerbach…plus workshops and family activities. Free entry with a suggested donation.
Custard Factory Digbeth's creative quarter centre is a more edgy art-and-design full of art galleries, quirky boutiques, vintage clothing outlets, office space, a skateboard specialist, graffiti supplies hop, a weekly streetfood event (Digbeth Dining Club) and The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen, set in and around the converted buildings of the factory that once churned out British favourite Bird's Custard.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Four stunning glasshouses including a tropical rainforest and desert, in a beautiful Victorian parkland set in 15 acres, plus, playground, tearoom and half-term-events for children.
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Hello! My name is Lucy, I'm currently studying Sports and Exercise Science at Chester and I've just finished an amazing five week placement with Healthbox CIC, where I've been lucky enough to get involved with lots of different projects across the community! From being involved in the exercise classes with the elderly, to cooking healthy food with children in schools, and making hundreds of Healthbox's famous goodness balls (recipe is on the website!), it's been an amazing experience as I've learnt so much, got hands on with projects, worked with various members of the community who have various needs, and expanded my knowledge even further in areas I didn't originally know much about!
I've been so inspired by what the Healthbox team do for people in the community as they work extremely hard to make sure families, young people and the elderly have a better lifestyle and become happier and more confident! Working here has made it clear to me that supporting others in the community through promoting health is something I want to continue doing once I've graduated from university. I've always wanted to help people become happy and healthy which is why one of the most eye-opening things I did on placement was plan our own project, which was a family fun day aimed at helping families who need it most! Coordinating and planning our first project was so exciting and it was a bonus that it went really well too! It involved lots of fun activities such as smoothie bikes, arts and crafts, puzzles and much more, as well as providing everyone with lots of healthy food they could help themselves to! It was so enjoyable and inspiring getting to know the families these events benefit the most and seeing them so happy!
Alongside many of these projects and events, I've also thoroughly enjoyed expanding my knowledge further, such as understanding the importance of the planning and preparation that goes into creating a project, learning how to successfully structure exercise sessions, and everything nutrition related! At the beginning of my placement I got involved with a vegetarian based pregnancy workshop where the aim was to give nutritional advice during pregnancy, whilst advising women about a healthy, vegetarian diet. Since I came from an exercise background, I didn't have extensive knowledge about nutrition on a broader level and the importance of it for pregnant women, but with the help from colleagues and independently researching information myself, I was soon an expert about all things nutrition related, which was most beneficial as I was then able to build upon what I already knew and apply it more effectively to help people in the community!
When you can see the positive impact your hard work has had on other people's lives, it makes you realise that no matter how big or small your contribution is to helping someone, you will always make a difference to their life in more ways than one, and this has been the most fulfilling and rewarding thing I've had the pleasure of experiencing on placement.
I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at Healthbox for this opportunity, I've loved every minute of it and look forward to coming back to volunteer as I've thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Healthbox team!
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Where to be Merry: The Shortest Ride at @ Angels Flight Railway
The Merriment: "The Shortest Railway in the World"
The Location: Downtown L.A.
The Vibes: Historic, outdoors, quaint, scenic
Good for: Checking out one of L.A.'s tiniest landmarks or whenever you don't feel like walking up the gigantic hill between Hill St. and the California Plaza
When-To-Go: Open daily, 6:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
The $$ Factor: $; Regular one-way fare is 50 cents or if you have a Metro (TAP) pass, it's 25 cents
I'll Be Back…: To ride down starting from California Plaza, since I've only ridden up the incline from the Hill St. entrance
Perhaps you're like me, a native Angeleno who's lived for decades in L.A., and still had no idea where the Angels Flight Railway was located. Or again, perhaps you're like me, and once you found out where it was, briefly glanced at it while en route to another downtown L.A. destination and thought nothing more about it. But after haphazardly finding myself cruising up Angels Flight with a few colleagues one day recently, I became a huge fan of it and propose that everyone—visitors and Angelenos alike—ride it at least once in their lifetime, just to say they experienced "The Shortest Railway in the World."
The railway itself is comprised of the original 1901 funicular cars Sinai and Olivet and has a slight twist to the French Beaux-Arts architectural style – grandiose arches, rich woods and circular columns. Sinai and Olivet leisurely trudge up and down the hill between Hill St. and the California Plaza daily, and with a distance of only 298 feet, there's not a lot of ground to cover, but the ride up is scenic and the views from the top at the California Plaza are lovely (see photo below).
Angels Flight also has a pretty fascinating, remarkable history spanning more than 100 years that's worth reading prior to visiting. I won't bore you with all of the details, but I will say that its story includes opening in 1901, several controversial relocations, bouncing back and forth between private owners, being mercilessly locked away and forgotten in an isolated storage area, and a few unfortunate deaths and injuries. You can read more here.
The ride itself is 50 cents (or 25 cents with a Metro card) and takes less than five minutes, meaning it's something to do quickly and to cross off your L.A. Bucket List.
So the next time you find yourself near a few downtown attractions, such as Pershing Square, the California Plaza or another #WilsonsGuide favorite, the Grand Central Market (post coming soon!), make sure to stop by a true L.A. landmark, the Angels Flight Railway. Ride to the top for a panoramic view of the city, or if you simply don't feel like walking up miniature mountains, also known as hills.
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Research on whitebait 'love zones'
As the region's whitebait fishers dust off their nets, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Freshwater Ecologist Alastair Suren is working on research to map whitebait 'love zones'; the areas where whitebait spawn.
"We've spent more than 100 hours in a small tin boat since February, mapping and assessing the current state of whitebait spawning areas on 23 Bay of Plenty rivers," said Dr Suren.
Dr Suren said that changes in water quality and loss of suitable spawning habitats have played a large part in the decline of whitebait species over time. He said that riparian restoration and protection of spawning areas can help turn the tide on that decline.
"Regional Council staff already work closely with landowners to encourage protection of whitebait habitat, as part of our Riparian and Biodiversity Management Programmes. By gathering more accurate information on spawning areas we'll be able to identify what and where other tactics could make the most difference for whitebait breeding success in future," Dr Suren said.
Department of Conservation administers the rules for the whitebait fishing season which is open from 15 August to 30 November in the Bay of Plenty.
Dr Suren said that a lot of people don't realise that the whitebait they catch are generally a mix of five different species of native fish that spend most of their lives in freshwater rivers and streams. One, the shortjaw kōkopu, is classified as a threatened species, while the giant kōkopu, inanga and koaro are classified as at risk and in decline.
"Inanga are the most common whitebait species and they don't climb as well as the others. I always encourage whitebaiters to let the fish that try to climb out of their buckets go. That way they're helping the most threatened species to survive.
"One mature female inanga can lay thousands of eggs at a time. They lay on the highest tides in autumn, placing their eggs in well-vegetated areas along the edges of estuaries and stream mouths in the 'love zone' – the area where sea water and fresh water meet," Dr Suren said.
The larvae then hatch and wash out to sea a month later, on the next spring tide event. Those that survive at sea will return as juvenile fish to run the gauntlet of whitebait nets and natural predators in spring. Most whitebait species then work their way upstream and grow to become breeding adults, except for inanga which stay near the coast.
"Whitebait breeding potential is huge, but they're incredibly picky about where they spawn. The bank angle, salinity levels and vegetation cover needs to be just right, and the spawning area needs to be protected from trampling or other disturbance for the eggs to be able to survive," said Dr Suren.
The exact location of spawning sites varies with different tide and river levels. So Dr Suren has surveyed each river mouth on multiple high tides, including early mornings and weekends, especially over Easter, to be able to fully map the extent of spawning areas. The survey has included collection of salinity measurements and observations of stream bank angle, vegetation type and other factors that affect spawning suitability.
"We have to work around the tides, with just a few hours to gather as much data as we can during each site visit," said Dr Suren.
Dr Suren will be writing up his findings in the coming months and expects a final report to be available by the end of the year.
Further information about Regional Council's work to care for fresh water and fish habitat is available at www.boprc.govt.nz/freshwaterfutures.
Image caption: Regional Council contractor Courtney Williams assisting Dr Suren with his whitebait research in a small stream flowing into the Aongatete River, near Katikati.
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It does in Original GBC Gold/Silver/Crystal. Well if the Night/Day pokemon feature isn't even available, there's no reason to implement the Day/Night time feature as well.
I might as well play and finish ShinyGold first before playing this unless CrystalDust and LiquidCrystal makes an update, then I'd try transferring my pokemon.
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How do I get a wooper? I have been searching for one where the pokedex tells me to.
Is this still in the works? I'm dying to see beta 3 and play in kanto.
I know right, but on his website it said he had no intention of finishing it. Which is a real shame.


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The selective sympathies of Christie Blatchford
By Douglas Bell | May 2, 2008
By Douglas Bell | 05/02/2008
Christie Blatchford's selective sympathies and predilection for men in uniform is fodder for much water cooler criticism both in and out of the scribbling trades. But in all my time observing the Globe scribe's commentary—and particularly in view of my interest in her on-again, off-again empathy/sympathy for Conrad Black—I've never seen anything quite as brazen as her recent columns on Robert Baltovich (April 24) and Paul Croutch (May 1).
The first cleverly suggests that the real lesson of the Baltovich case is the essential wisdom and decency of prosecutors and cops, who in backing away from seeking a second trial reinforced their commitment to maintaining the standard of reasonable doubt.
"It's a wonderfully high standard. Mr. Baltovich is lucky, as are we all, to live in a country where probably is not good enough, and where honourable people still make honourable decisions."
Blatchford's conclusion is that we're to applaud the people who put a man in prison for nearly a decade due to a wrongful conviction.
As for the Croutch case—wherein two drunken reservists from the Queen's Own Rifles (an infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces Reserves) stomped Paul Croutch, a homeless man, to death—Blatchford tells us that since their arrest the two have joined Alcoholics Anonymous and that in publicly apologizing to the victims:
"It was evident that both young men are nearly broken with shame and regret. They wept throughout their brief statements. Their heads were bowed. As Pte. Deganis said, directing these remarks to the family of Mr. Croutch, 'I will never fully comprehend or understand what I did, but I'll be sorry.'… The kid still breaks my heart."
Remember, the guy who breaks her heart is the same guy who stomped the homeless man to death. Blatchford opened this column with a question: "Where to begin, when the whole thing is so unspeakably sad?"
Where indeed.
• At the end it is a question of for whom do we weep? [Globe and Mail] • When probably or likely guilty is not good enough [Globe and Mail]


As followers of Jesus, we know that we will face trials in this life--but we do not sorrow as those who are without hope. Does that mean in seasons of suffering that we are supposed to act like everything's fine? Not at all. The Bible teaches us that he cares deeply about our sorrows and that our tears are precious to him.
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What is tetanus?
Tetanus is a sometimes fatal disease of the central nervous system. It's caused by a poison (toxin) made by the tetanus bacterium. The bacterium usually enters the body through an open wound. Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure. They can also be found in the human intestine and other places.
Tetanus occurs more often in warmer climates or during the warmer months.
Tetanus is very uncommon in the U.S. due to widespread immunization.
What causes tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium tetani. It's not spread from person to person. It occurs in people who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or puncture. It's also seen in the umbilical stump of infants in developing countries. This occurs in places where vaccines for tetanus are not widespread and where parents may not know how to care for the stump after the baby is born. After a person is exposed to tetanus, it may take from 3 to 21 days for symptoms to develop. On average, symptoms appear around day 8. In infants, symptoms may take from 3 days to 2 weeks to develop.
What are the symptoms of tetanus?
These are the most common symptoms of tetanus:
Stiff jaw (also called lockjaw)
Stiff abdominal and back muscles
Contraction of the facial muscles
Fast pulse
Painful muscle spasms, especially near the wound area (if these affect the throat or chest wall, breathing may be stopped)
These symptoms may look like other health problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
How is tetanus diagnosed?
Your healthcare provider will ask about your health history and do a physical exam.
How is tetanus treated?
Your healthcare provider will decide on treatment based on:
How old you are
Your overall health and past health
How sick you are
How well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapies
How long the condition is expected to last
Treatment for tetanus (or to reduce the risk of tetanus after an injury) may include:
Medicines to control spasms
Thorough cleaning of the wound
Antitoxin injections
Use of a ventilator (breathing machine) if you have trouble breathing on your own
Other medicines to control pain and other symptoms such as a fast heartbeat
What are possible complications of tetanus?
Complications of tetanus can include:
Vocal cord spasms
Broken bones due to severe muscle spasms
High blood pressure or abnormal heart rhythms
Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung)
Can tetanus be prevented?
A DTaP shot is a combination vaccine that protects against 3 diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The CDC recommends that children get 5 DTaP shots. The first 3 shots are given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. Between 15 and 18 months of age, the child gets the fourth shot. A fifth shot is given when a child enters school at 4 to 6 years of age. At regular checkups for 11- or 12-year-olds, a preteen should get a dose of Tdap. The Tdap booster is a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine.
If an adult did not get a Tdap as a preteen or teen, that person should get a dose of Tdap instead of the Td booster. Adults should get a Td booster every 10 years. But it can be given before the 10-year mark. Always see your healthcare provider for advice.
If you get a wound from an object that is contaminated with dirt, animal feces, or manure, you should see your healthcare provider. You may need a tetanus booster shot if it has been more than 5 years since your previous vaccination or you can't remember your last vaccination.
If you have any of the symptoms listed in the symptoms section, get medical care right away. Tetanus requires urgent attention.
Key points about tetanus
Tetanus is an acute disease of the central nervous system. It is sometimes fatal. It is caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium tetani.
The bacterium clostridium tetani usually enters the body through an open wound.
Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure. It can also be found in the human intestine and other places.
Symptoms of tetanus may include stiffness in the jaw and the abdominal and back muscles. It may also cause a fast pulse, fever, sweating, painful muscle spasms, and trouble swallowing.
The tetanus vaccine can reduce the risk of the disease after an injury.
Tetanus requires medical care right away. Treatment may include medicines and antitoxin injections.
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Basketball Manitoba is pleased to share the news that Winnipeg basketball player Daniel Sackey has made his plans for the 2018-19 season public in committing to the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball program at Valparaiso University. He made his news public on his Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Sackey is currently playing for Thornlea in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association. Sackey, 18, last suited up for Team Manitoba in the summer of 2016 when Manitoba hosted the Canada Basketball national Championships at the University of Winnipeg, finishing 4th overall. Before leaving Winnipeg to play in both US and Canadian prep school programs, Sackey was a member of the Kelvin Clippers. Last spring, he was selected to the BioSteel All-Canada Game, an event which showcases the top basketball players in Canada.
Daniel suited up for Team Canada in 2016 as a member of the national Cadet team, along with fellow Manitoban, and current Arizona Wildcat Emmanuel Akot.
The Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team represents Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The basketball team competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, having joined that league in 2017 after 10 seasons in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2015. Lead by head coach Matt Lottich, the Crusaders currently sports an 11-12 record on the season.
Basketball Manitoba and the entire Manitoba basketball community congratulates Daniel on his new opportunities with Valpo this fall!


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On-Air Interviews – A Complex Equation
By Andrew Seaman | March 6th, 2018
Erin Burnett interviewing Sam Nunberg on March 6.
Journalists must know when to move discussions off air.
Sam Nunberg, a former Trump campaign aide, granted many interviews to journalists Monday that produced several accusations and conflicting statements.
Some interviews with Nunberg were conducted live on television, including one in which CNN's Erin Burnett said she smelled alcohol on his breath. Nunberg said he was not drinking.
Nunberg's exchanges throughout the day ignited questions on social media about the ethics of journalists interviewing people who are acting erratic or possibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(There is no evidence – other than Burnett's statement and question – that Nunberg was under the influence of any substance.)
Like most questions about ethics, the answer is complicated and must account for several factors. Some of those basic factors include – but are not limited to – a person's experience with media, the topic of the story, the person's role in the story and the person's age.
Thinking more broadly, journalists must also consider whether the information being provided by the person is accurate and how it affects people at home reading the newspaper, watching television, listening to the radio or interacting with the news online.
In most cases, these factors would lead journalists to forgo interviewing people for person-on-the-street columns or about local news events like fires and robberies.
The story Nunberg is involved in is not routine, however. He is also not a random person on the street.
Nunberg reportedly has experience dealing with the media. He worked – at one point – for the future president and is now involved in an investigation into accusations that could have very serious consequences. There is no question that his words are newsworthy.
Journalists should not be chastised for speaking with Nunberg, but that does not mean each of his statements and accusations should be printed or broadcast.
By the time he arrived on air with CNN's Burnett, Nunberg already claimed a former Trump advisor colluded with Russia and criticized the appearance of the president's press secretary. Burnett said she smelled alcohol on Nunberg's breath, which he denied. Also, the seriousness of the investigation at the heart of the interview cannot be overstated.
The combination of these factors suggests it may have been best and more responsible to tape an interview with Nunberg instead of airing it on live television. The decision would give journalists, editors and producers more time to evaluate the accusations he made during the interview. They could also put his statements into context.
To be fair, the same could be said for many other interviews when questions about alcohol and mental health don't arise.
The bottom line is that a journalist's primary obligation is to present the truth as they know it right now and minimize harm in its pursuit. A journalist should ask if they are leaving their readers, viewers or listeners with the most accurate information without causing unnecessary harm.
In many cases – including this one, I think journalists can do better.
Andrew M. Seaman is the chair of the Society of Professional Journalists' ethics committee.
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Transparency a Must During Harassment Investigations
By Alex Veeneman | December 4th, 2017
Garrison Keillor (via Michael O'Brien/Creative Commons)
Minnesota Public Radio should follow the lead of other news organizations in dealing with harassment allegations.
Minnesota Public Radio journalists are seeking answers from their company after it severed ties Wednesday with Garrison Keillor, who is accused of "inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him."
Keillor announced his own departure and communicated with journalists from a number of news organizations. MPR management has not granted interview requests from its own journalists, however. A program director for MPR say they'll keep looking for answers.
I've felt the same way as our hosts and shows ask for answers. I do wish there were more answers. We'll keep asking. https://t.co/KHWGuWcUrz
— Jeff Jones (@JeffMPR) December 3, 2017
While the news organization should be commended for allowing its journalists to report the story like any other without fear of repercussions, the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics says journalists should be accountable and transparent and "abide by the same high standards they expect of others."MPR and its parent company should be held to this standard, too.
Transparency is not unheard of in these types of situations. Similar work has been done at NPR, where Mary Louise Kelly interviewed CEO Jarl Mohn about the firing of former news chief Michael Oreskes.
Angie Andresen, MPR's spokesperson, told MPR News that the organization's commitments to transparency and confidentiality are often in conflict, and acknowledged the frustration that was felt. I reached out to Andresen for clarity on the policy and its relationship with the station's journalism, but did not hear back prior to publication.
The news of Keillor's firing came hours after NBC News fired Matt Lauer, the longtime co-host of Today because of allegations of sexual harassment. NBC said at the time that it was committed to being as transparent about the issue as possible. Though it is a difficult subject, and confidentiality must be honored, MPR should make the same commitment as NBC. They owe that transparency to their listeners.
They also owe that same respect to their journalists, who helped make MPR known for honoring the principles of SPJ's Code of Ethics.
Alex Veeneman is a freelance journalist in Minneapolis and a member of SPJ's Ethics and FOI Committees. You can interact with him on Twitter @alex_veeneman.
The views expressed are that of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Committee, the board and staff of the Society of Professional Journalists, or its members.
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The Three Missteps of ABC News
By Andrew Seaman | December 2nd, 2017
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An editorial misstep by an ABC News journalist led to a series of fumbles for the network.
ABC News made repeated attempts to squash an uproar that erupted Friday after one of its journalists reported incorrect information about Michael Flynn's plea deal with federal investigators. Instead, the network made misstep after misstep after misstep.
The first misstep occurred when Brian Ross, the network's famed investigative journalist, reported incorrect information. The second misstep happened when ABC News issued a "clarification" in an attempt to shift blame and walk back the incorrect report. The network misstepped again when it suspended Ross for four weeks without explaining how it would prevent such mistakes in the future.
While serious, these missteps are unfortunately not a rare or unique occurrence. Print, broadcast and digital news organizations often fumble their responses after mistakes. The issue usually arises when an organization decides to cover their tracks and downplay its error.
Unfortunately for Ross, his mistake occurred on one of the most important news stories of the year. As a result, his error ricocheted around the world. CNN reports that the Dow dropped soon after Ross's report and an ABC News post with the information was passed on by tens of thousands of Twitter users. A viral video shows Joy Behar reading Ross's report to her audience during a live taping of The View. Other organizations – like The Daily Beast – also picked up the report.
The editorial worth of a news organization should be judged on how it handles its mistakes. In this case, ABC News should have done all in its power to correct the misinformation by immediately and repeatedly correcting the information online. The network should have also made it completely clear on air that their previous report was incorrect. Instead, they offered a "clarification" on Twitter and World News Tonight With David Muir.
The network's underwhelming actions were undoubtedly an attempt to downplay the mistake and the blame ABC News should shoulder. Fortunately, people saw through that attempt and continued pressuring the network until it released a "correction."
After more than a day of negative attention, ABC News released a statement on Saturday afternoon apologizing for the error and announcing Ross's suspension. The apology was repeated on the evening edition of World News Tonight.
.@ABC News statement on Michael Flynn report: https://t.co/sd9TeFiiLQ pic.twitter.com/UtHFHeuwcM
— ABC News (@ABC) December 2, 2017
The suspension of a senior and well-known journalist is a dramatic attempt at atonement, but it's lackluster when a person considers that blame is shared throughout the news organization.
An ideal statement would include an explanation of how the mistake made it to air. If editorial processes weren't followed, what happened? Most importantly, the public deserves to know what steps ABC News is taking to make sure a similar mistake won't happen during another breaking news report.
Suspending Ross likely won't fix the systemic problem that allowed the mistake to happen in the first place.
News organizations can no longer be allowed to botch their corrections and shift blame. Print, broadcast and digital outlets need to step up and admit their mistakes. They must also explain how editorial processes were changed to prevent future mistakes.
In an age when the amount of trust in the press is historically low and the White House stokes the flames of misinformation, journalists and news organizations must hold themselves and each other to a higher standard.
Tags: ABC News, Brian Ross, Corrections, Donald Trump, Errors, ethics, Journalism, Journalism ethics, media, Media Ethics, Michael Flynn, Press, Robert Mueller, White House
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Journalists Must Be Held Accountable
By Andrew Seaman | November 24th, 2017
Charlie Rose in 2006. (Flickr Creative Commons/Thomas Hawk)
Journalism organizations and institutions should not shy away from holding people accountable for their actions.
CBS News, Bloomberg and PBS cut ties with Charlie Rose on Tuesday after numerous reports of sexual misconduct. The allegations, which were first reported in The Washington Post, are the latest to strike a major figure in the world of journalism.
Unlike most of the previous journalists recently accused of sexual misconduct, Rose presents an awkward position for several organizations and institutions that honored him with awards to recognize his long career.
The Radio Television Digital News Association honored Rose with its lifetime achievement award in 2016. The Society of Professional Journalists' Deadline Club inducted him into its hall of fame in 2015. Arizona State University awarded Rose with its excellence in journalism award in 2015. Other organizations undoubtedly honored him over the years, too.
ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced on Friday it is revoking Rose's award in an "unprecedented action." The Deadline Club is reportedly considering revoking its award.
Rescinding awards is often a divisive conversation, but it shouldn't be in cases such as the one involving Rose, who apologized for his "inappropriate behavior" but said not all allegations against him were "accurate." Organizations and institutions established to support and better journalism must not shy away from holding the field's most powerful practitioners accountable.
My statement in full. pic.twitter.com/3kvFrqF2dT
— Charlie Rose (@charlierose) November 20, 2017
The SPJ Code of Ethics ends with the principle that journalists should "abide by the same high standards they expect of others." If journalists fall short, there should be appropriate ramifications as would be expected in any other profession. In this case, there is no debate that sexual harassment is completely wrong and unacceptable.
Some people argued on social media in response to ASU's decision that these honors are typically awarded for the journalism a person produces – not for the lives they lived. A person's career does not occur in a vacuum, however. The journalism a person produces cannot be separated from the pain and damage they may have caused along the way.
Organizations must also consider the people these awards promote and hold up as the profession's role models. Does the award honor people who created a safe and educational environment for other good people wishing to enter the field? Or, does the award honor people regardless of the work environment they created and the talented people they turned away as a result? The correct answer should be obvious.
Lastly, the element of power cannot be ignored in many of these cases of sexual misconduct. If power and prominence contributed to these actions, the profession must be proactive in removing those as catalysts.
The Washington Post, The New York Times and many other news organizations – including CBS News – must be commended for reporting on these types of behaviors in journalism and other industries. Those reporters and editors are living up to the SPJ Code of Ethics, which says journalists should "be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless."
The journalism industry and profession turned a proverbial blind eye to sexual misconduct for too long. These past few weeks of revelations present an opportunity to change that culture and create a better present and future.
Ultimately, these debates come down to the question: How much sexual misconduct is acceptable? The answer is none.
Andrew M. Seaman is the ethics committee chairperson for the Society of Professional Journalists.
Tags: arizona state university, ASU, Awards, Bloomberg, CBS News, Charlie Rose, Deadline Clube, Honors, PBS, Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Society of Professional Journalists, SPJ, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Video: The Balance Between Necessary and Excess
By Alex Veeneman | October 5th, 2017
Journalists and news organizations have been intensively covering Sunday's shooting at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas. At least 58 people were killed and over 500 were injured as spectators enjoyed a festival of country music.
At the core of the coverage has been user-generated content – eyewitness footage of the shootings. The sounds of gunfire and the anxious screams of the festival goers have been replayed on cable and network news broadcasts.
These videos played a significant role on Wednesday's CBS Evening News. The footage was aired continuously without any advisory warning of their graphic nature.
The Society's Code of Ethics reminds journalists to seek truth and report it, but also minimize harm. There are arguments for and against the replaying of this footage.
On one hand, the footage underscores the gravity of the situation and emphasizes the scale of what happened on Sunday night. On the other hand, the repetition of such videos can be seen as sensationalism – a way to utilize drama and to encourage viewers to stay tuned to the broadcast.
Striking the right balance between the necessary and the excess is tricky. Journalists and news organizations usually exercise discretion when it comes to how much of that footage will make up the eventual coverage.
The Code encourages journalists to consider the public when it comes to broadcasting graphic footage. "Balance the public's need for information against potential harm or discomfort," the Code reads. "Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness."
There are three goals to keep in mind when covering these types of events:
Verify the footage before it goes to air.
If the video is submitted by social media, take the time to interview the creator and after determining the authenticity how it will help your story.
Consider the public when broadcasting footage – and ask this question: "How much is too much?" as you plan your coverage.
Be forthright with your audience.
If the video is graphic or may upset a viewer, please state that the footage may be disturbing to some audiences, instead of just putting it on the air.
Graphic elements are sometimes necessary to tell stories. It isn't done to scare people or to put them off. Instead, it is to help understand the story and the scale of events. An undue reliance on the footage has an impact on the public – and their relationship with the media.
Journalists should – as a result – think twice about using the footage and how it is presented, and be honest with the audience. You'll ensure credibility and promote quality ethical journalism.
Alex Veeneman is a freelance journalist in Minneapolis and a member of SPJ's Ethics and FOI Committees. The views expressed are that of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Committee, the board and staff of the Society of Professional Journalists, or its members.
Tags: Cable News, CBS Evening News, Graphic Footage, Las Vegas, Mass Shootings, Media Trust, Network News, Victims
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Journalists Are Journalists Because They Like Our Country
By Andrew Seaman | August 23rd, 2017
Most people in New York City carry some type of bag to work or the market. Bags are incredibly useful in a city that requires a lot of walking. What I carry in my bag changes from day to day, but one item is always tucked inside a pocket: a worn copy of the Constitution of the United States of America.
My copy of the Constitution dates back to 2007 when I was just finishing my freshman year of college. A stack of the tiny blue books sat on a table at some conference. I picked up a copy and put it in my bag. The bags changed over the years, but not the little book.
Until yesterday I never worked out in my mind why I carry a copy of the Constitution with me wherever I go. Until yesterday my little blue book was like a lucky penny or prayer card a person tucks away in their wallet. Until yesterday no president of the United States ever accused me of not liking the country, however.
"You have some very fair journalists," President Donald Trump told a group of his supporters in Phoenix. "But for the most part, honestly, these are really, really dishonest people, and they're bad people. And I really think they don't like our country. I really believe that."
My heart broke a bit when I heard his accusation because I honestly believe good journalism is the cornerstone of democracy. I am a journalist because I like and love our country. I know the vast majority of journalists share that feeling.
Thousands and thousands of journalists around the United States show up for work each day to tell their fellow citizens about the world. People can then use that information to make decisions. Sometimes that decision involves buying a car and sometimes that decision involves electing someone to be president.
The Constitution peaked out at me from my bag's front pocket last night as I got my papers ready for today. I asked myself why I carry this little book around with me wherever I go. I rarely refer to it in my day-to-day life. Plus, I already memorized my favorite part.
My favorite part of the Constitution is its First Amendment. The whole document is important, but the 45 words of the First Amendment are so vital to everyday life. The small section guarantees everyone within the United States the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
Freedom of the press is obviously near and dear to my heart as a journalist. For as flawed as our founding fathers were, they had the foresight to know that a free press is vital to the health and future of the nation. My profession and my life are intertwined with the foundation of the United States and its ideals.
Carrying a copy of the Constitution around in my bag turns out to just be natural. Through my work, the document really is a part of who I am and I am a part of it. Leaving home without it would be like leaving a piece of me behind.
The president is wrong. Journalists do like our country. I like our country. In fact, we like it so much we chose to continue a mission so important that the country's creators protected it in the nation's foundational document.
President Trump probably won't hear me out, but I won't let that stop me from telling other people why it's important to support good journalism. I'll have my little blue book handy to help make my point.
Andrew M. Seaman is the chair of the Society of Professional Journalists' ethics committee.
Tags: Constitution, First Amendment, journalists, Phoenix, President Trump, Trump, White House
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Journalists Should Speak Out Against Discrimination
By Andrew Seaman | August 15th, 2017
The Academic Village at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. (via Phil Roeder on Flickr Creative Commons)
Objectivity is correctly cited as an elemental trait of good journalists, which is exhibited in their ability to separate fact from fiction regardless of their personal biases. Some people unfortunately confuse that trait with the concept of equivalence that suggests all points of view are inherently equal. Objectivity and equivalence are not the same.
People and journalists in the United States are asking a lot of questions in the wake of the deadly protests, riots and attacks that occurred over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. Those questions grow more complex as the White House continues to issue conflicting statements.
For journalists covering Charlottesville, its effect on their communities or similar events, the question may be: How can I objectively cover people who spew racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia and other outdated and repugnant beliefs?
The answer is that we objectively know that discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and other inherited traits is wrong. Journalists should feel free to say so and forcefully challenge people who believe otherwise.
The Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics takes a hard line against discrimination in several ways. The Code says ethical journalism boldly tells the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience and doesn't stereotype. The document also says ethical journalism "treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect."
The profession would also be hypocritical to promote diversity in newsrooms in one moment and then suggest discriminatory views inherently deserve an equal airing in another.
Journalists and news organizations can't ignore people with those hateful views, however. The events and horrors that occurred in Charlottesville can't go unnoticed. In those cases, journalists must remain professional and civil. They and their news organization must be especially cautious not to inflate situations or make matters worse.
Additionally, journalists and news organizations need to be on the scene to record the events and send them to people in their homes. Those who disagree should read Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff's The Race Beat.
"If it hadn't been for the media – the print and television media – the civil rights movement would have been like a bird without wings, a choir without a song," civil rights icon and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA5) is quoted as saying at the end of the book.
Conversations about racism and discrimination are uncomfortable, but unavoidable in a country that has slavery and oppression in its genetic code.
Journalists and news organizations can't make this problem go away by ignoring it. Fortunately it's a problem with a well-known and proven answer. Journalists should tell and lead by example by promoting that answer: discrimination is wrong.
Tags: Antisemitism, Charlottesville, Civil Rights, Code of Ethics, Discrimination, Diversity, Hate, LGBT, media, Media Ethics, Objectivity, Press, Race, racism, Society of Professional Journalists, University of Virginia, White House
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Lawsuit Accuses Fox News of Collaboration With White House
By Andrew Seaman | August 1st, 2017
Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Fox News is the target of a new lawsuit claiming the channel collaborated with a supporter of President Donald Trump and the White House to fabricate a story to draw attention from the ongoing investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
The new lawsuit filed by a Fox News commentator alleges one of the organization's reporters attributed fabricated quotes to him, according to a story by NPR's David Folkenflik, who broke the story on Tuesday morning. The quotes are tied to a now-retracted Fox News story that alleged a cover-up involving the 2016 murder of a Democratic National Committee staff member.
For a complete and thorough look at the details of the lawsuit filed by Rod Wheeler, please read Folkenflik's report. People must keep in mind that the lawsuit's allegations are unfounded at this point in time, however.
My full look at Fox's baseless Seth Rich story – and why a Fox contributor alleges it was designed to protect Trump https://t.co/h3CiOXdICv
— David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) August 1, 2017
If the allegations are found to be true, the actions are likely to be one of the most significant breaches of the public's trust in the history of modern journalism.
In a post on Twitter, The Washington Post's Paul Farhi published a reaction from Fox News.
Statement from @foxnews news president Jay Wallace on Rod Wheeler lawsuit claims: pic.twitter.com/bbXDqsZydx
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) August 1, 2017
While the truth behind the Fox News story remains unknown, there is no question that the channel and its affiliate in Washington, D.C. engaged in – at the very least – irresponsible journalism. In addition to the accuracy of story's underlying information evaporating soon after its publication, the news organizations likely caused a substantial amount of pain for the murdered staffer's family and friends by promoting unfounded theories. The Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics emphasizes that journalist must minimize harm.
Journalists and news organizations pursuing the story of the new lawsuit should keep in mind that people have already been harmed in this situation. They should not contribute to that pain.
This post was updated to include the reaction from Fox News.
Tags: DNC, Donald, Donald J. Trump, Fox News, NPR, President, Rod Wheeler, Trump, Washington DC, White House
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CNN Source Agreement Odd, Not Blackmail
By Andrew Seaman | July 5th, 2017
Screenshot of President Donald Trump's Twitter message.
Post updated Monday July 5 to include CNN's statement.
CNN announced an unusual anonymity agreement with a source Sunday.
After tracking down the source of a video posted on Twitter by President Donald Trump, CNN said it agreed to keep the person's identity a secret since he is a private citizen, showed remorse for his online activities, removed his online posts and promised not to repeat his past behavior.
"CNN reserves the right to publish his identity should any of that change," according to the story reported by Andrew Kaczynski.
CNN's Oliver Darcy posted a statement from the news organization Monday on his Twitter account about the matter.
CNN statement on @KFILE story pic.twitter.com/KcOKAyxt8N
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) July 5, 2017
Journalists and news organizations offer sources anonymity for various reasons, but the specifics of CNN's agreements with its source makes it unusual.
Specifically, what would CNN do if the source breaks the agreement by once again becoming an online bully? Would CNN specifically write a story about the person breaking the agreement? Would it retroactively add his name to Sunday's story?
Journalists should support the open and civil exchange of views, but their role is debatable when they try to police good conduct on other platforms.
Additionally, where would these types of agreements with sources end? Would journalists agree not to identify a thief because he or she promised never to steal again?
In general, concealing the identity of this specific source would not go against the spirit of the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics.
The Code says journalists should consider a "sources' motives before promising anonymity. Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why anonymity was granted."
Additionally, it says journalists should "realize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than public figures and others who seek power, influence or attention. Weigh the consequences of publishing or broadcasting personal information."
In the case of CNN's source, he appears to be a private individual who made offensive posts online that somehow made their way to the Presidents of the United States. He's apparently sorry for his actions. Little is gained by identifying the person. The key is getting information explaining how such a post made it from an online forum to the President of the United States.
All of those goals can be accomplished without CNN turning into an online version of Emily Post.
CNN's agreement with its source should not be interpreted as blackmail, however. Anonymity agreements between journalists and sources should be detailed and often include qualifying statements. The specific qualifying statement in this agreement is not something that should be common practice, though.
Of course, CNN needs to keep its promise now that it's agreed upon by both parties.
Journalists should "be cautious when making promises, but keep the promises they make," according to the Society's Code.
Andrew M. Seaman is the Society of Professional Journalists' ethics committee chairperson.
Tags: Anonymous Sources, CNN, Code of Ethics, Donald Trump, Journalism, Journalism ethics, President Trump, Reddit, Society of Professional Journalists, SPJ, White House
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Give up on the President, Not the American People
By Andrew Seaman | July 2nd, 2017
President Donald Trump is not going to change how he treats the press.
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on the press Sunday when he posted a short video to Twitter showing him wrestling a person depicting CNN. The post is the latest in a string of messages over the past few days – and past few years – targeting news organizations.
Journalists and news organizations must realize at this point that President Trump will not tone down his rhetoric. He used his pulpit to attack the press when he was a rising star in the political world. He harassed and taunted news organizations and journalists when he was a candidate. He continues these behaviors 163 days into his presidency.
Instead of fruitlessly hoping the president changes his behavior, the press should immediately focus a large portion of its attention on educating the public about journalism.
The press should first make a commitment to transparency, which is a tenet in the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics. News organizations should take the time to explain how stories were reported and why the journalists made certain decisions.
The Honolulu Civil Beat sets aside time every Friday afternoon to hold "office hours" on Facebook Live, for example. Readers can submit questions and get them answered by some of the news organization's editors.
News organizations and journalists should also reach out to community leaders to open a dialogue about the role of the local and national press. Those relationships are crucial in acquiring access to government and getting help when journalists run into proverbial roadblocks.
Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists stopped by the offices of U.S. House and Senate members last month to say hello and talk about the press, for example.
Additionally, local and national news organizations should team up to hold town halls across the country that explain what responsible journalism is, how it's created and why it's important. The public can then engage with journalists and get their questions answered.
Some of these steps are easier than others, but they are all necessary if the press wants to earn back the public's trust. No media literacy program, no partnership with a tech giant, no journalism organization and no journalist can accomplish this goal alone.
Efforts to earn back trust may seem futile when faced with the latest numbers from Gallup showing less than a third of U.S. adults say they have "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of trust in the news media. But, the public's relationship with the press is more complex than that number.
For example, a May report from the Pew Research Center shows nearly three-quarters of people in the U.S. say they believe the press serves as a watchdog over government.
Additionally, Gallup numbers show trust in various U.S. institutions in the U.S. like the military, the criminal justice system and small business increased over the past few decades. If trust can be earned by other institutions, the same can be true for the press.
While journalists and news organizations should give up on hoping President Trump will change his behavior toward the press, they should not give up on the American people.
The press needs to teach the public what it does and why it matters. If the press succeeds, it won't matter how many times the president publishes the words "fake news" on Twitter. The public will know the truth about responsible journalists and news organizations.
Tags: CNN, Donald Trump, Ethical Journalism., ethics, Fake News, Media Ethics, President Donald Trump, Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Twitter, White House
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Electric short-circuit main cause of Taiwanese factory fire
A fire truck was mobilised to stamp out the fire that broke out in a five-storey building in southern Cần Thơ City's Trà Nóc Industrial Zone. – VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Liêm
CẦN THƠ – Electric short-circuit was cited as the cause of the huge fire that engulfed a Taiwanese garment factory in southern Cần Thơ Province's Trà Nóc Industrial Zone.
At a conference in Cần Thơ City yesterday morning, Colonel Trần Ngọc Hạnh, director of the city's Police Department, said authorised agencies had inspected the scene of the fire and found that the electric system was the first object that caught fire. The fire then quickly spread to other goods.
Until yesterday morning, authorised agencies and fire fighters continued to take goods out of the factory.
He added that information that the firefighters faced a shortage of water while extinguishing the fire was inaccurate.
In reply to reports that the firefighting effort was not effective, Hạnh said due to the factory's design like a hive, the fire first engulfed the fabric lying in the middle of the factory and then spread all over. Firefighters sprayed water around the factory, but the fire could not be controlled effectively.
In addition, fabric stores were located in the working office on the fourth and fifth floors; therefore, firefighters were unable to stamp out the fire.
Hạnh said the factory contained fabric and feathers, so the fire raged again, although it earlier appeared to have been extinguished, adding that the city had only two ladder fire trucks, which were not enough in case of such huge fires.
When the fire broke out again, authorised agencies mobilised seven fire trucks with ladders from neighbouring provinces and more 700 soldiers and firefighters to stamp out the fire completely.
Last Thursday, a fire broke out on the top floor of the five-storey building where Kwong Lung-Meko stores its fabric in the Trà Nóc Industrial Zone in southern Cần Thơ City. The fire quickly spread throughout the floor which has a 1,800sqm fabric store. It was put out at 3pm but suddenly broke out again at 5pm and was not totally extinguished until 10pm Sunday.
Hundreds of people and some 1,200 workers have been affected by the fire.
Kwong Lung-Meko specialises in feather processing and garment production. Its factory covers some 17,000sq.m. and has more than 1,300 workers in the Trà Nóc Industrial Zone in Cần Thơ City. – VNS
Taiwanese garment factory