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Wikinews interviews Spanish shooter Paulo Fontán

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

This week, Wikinews interviewed Spanish Paralympic sport shooter Paulo Fontán Torreiro. Late last month, Galician Fontán competed at the Alicante hosted 2013 IPC European Shooting Championship, where he finished twenty-third in the R4 10-meter air rifle standing event, and fortieth in the R5 10-meter air rifle prone event.

((Wikinews)) : So you competed at the IPC European Shooting Championships last month? How did you do? Are you happy with the result? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Compitió en el pasado Campeonato de Europa de Tiro? ¿Qué tal le fue? ¿Satisfecho por el resultado?

Paulo Fontán Torreiro: Yes, I competed in the European Championship in Alicante. It was my first important event and I felt very nervous, I wanted to perform well. Despite improving my previous scores and achieving the minimum qualifying score for next year’s World Championship, I think I could have done better. ((es))Spanish language: ?Si he competido en el cto de Europa de Alicante. Era mi primer campeonato de tanta importancia y me noté bastante nervioso, con ganas de hacerlo bien. Aunque he mejorado mis marcas anteriores y he conseguido las marcas mínimas para tener la posibilidad de participar en el campeonato del mundo del año que viene, si es cierto que considero que lo debí haber hecho algo mejor.

((WN)) : What do you think you need to improve to possibly compete at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and get a medal? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Qué cree que necesita mejorar para poder competir en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Rio en 2016 y ganar una medalla?

Paulo Fontán: Basically I would need to be able to train more constantly, obtain financial resources to participate in international events, and have a bit of luck on the day of the competition. ((es))Spanish language: ?Fundamentalmente necesitaría poder entrenar con más constancia, conseguir recursos económicos para poder participar en competiciones internacionales y despues tener algo de suerte el día de la competición.

((WN)) : What are the biggest challenges you face on the road to the Rio Games? Money? Good competition? The support network to travel and compete at the highest level? Disability access at training venues? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Cuáles son los mayores desafíos a los que se enfrenta en el camino a los Juegos de Rio? ¿Presupuesto? ¿Buenos rivales para aumentar su nivel? ¿Una red de apoyo para viajar y competir al máximo nivel? ¿Acceso para discapacitados en lugares de entrenamiento?

Paulo Fontán: All that are included in the questions. In order to train effectively, you need adequate facilities, and that’s not the norm here. And to increase my level, I would need to compete against good rivals, basically at international events. For that, I require money and support, something that’s not too available. ((es))Spanish language: ?Pues todos los que aparecen en las preguntas. Para entrenar con garantías hace falta contar con instalaciones adecuadas, y no es lo habitual. Y para mejorar mi nivel necesitaría competir con buenos rivales (basicamente en competiciones internacionales) y para ello hace falta dinero y apoyos, algo que escasea.

((WN)) : Why did you chose to compete in shooting? Why not compete in another sport? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Por qué eligió competir en tiro? ¿Por qué no otro deporte?

Paulo Fontán: I first tried other sports but finally focused on shooting because it fits my capabilities better, I’m not bad at it, and there is a very agreeable atmosphere at the competitions. ((es))Spanish language: ?Probé primero otros deportes pero finalmente me he centrado en el tiro porque se ajusta mejor a mis capacidades, no se me da mal y he respirado un ambiente muy agradable en las competiciones.

((WN)) : Who are your role models in shooting? Are there any shooters you particularly admire? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Quién es su modelo a seguir en tiro? ¿Existen tiradores/as a los que particularmente admire?

Paulo Fontán: I must thank the support Juan Saavedra has given me since I started, and which he keeps giving me when I need it. I would like to mention Marciano Vázquez, the Spanish national team coach, too for his advice and trust in me when he called me up for the European Championship: I hope to return his trust with some future triumph. ((es))Spanish language: ?Tengo que agradecer el apoyo que siempre me ha brindado Juan Saavedra desde que empecé, y que me sigue brindando cuando lo necesito. Citar también a Marciano Vázquez, seleccionador nacional de Tiro Olímpico, por sus consejos y por su confianza en mi persona a la hora de convocarme para el cto de Europa; espero poder devolverle la confianza con algún éxito futuro.

((WN)) : What is the sport shooting culture like in Spain? Are people generally supportive when you tell them what sport you compete in? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Cómo es recibido este deporte culturalmente en España? ¿La gente le apoya cuando dice que es tirador?

Paulo Fontán: I don’t think it’s very well known, and there could be some rejection because of the “pegar tiros” part, but that’s out of ignorance since it is mainly a mental sport, a sport requiring focus. ((es))Spanish language: ?Creo que no es muy conocido y quizá pueda haber cierto rechazo por eso de “pegar tiros” pero es fruto del desconocimiento ya que fundamentaolmente es un deporte mental, de concentración.

((WN)) : Do you think the classification system in shooting is fair? Do you think it should be changed? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Piensa que el sistema de clasificación en tiro es justo? ¿Piensa que se debería cambiar?

Paulo Fontán: I’ve only been doing this for three years and haven’t had time to analyze it deeply so as to have an opinion about it. ((es))Spanish language: ?Llevo sólo tres años y no he tenido tiempo de analizarlo en profundidad como para tener una opinión al respecto.

((WN)) : Would you recommend the sport to other people with disabilities? What are reasons they should or should not take up the sport? ((es))Spanish language: ?¿Recomendaría este deporte a otras personas con discapacidad? ¿Cuáles son las razones por las que deberían -o no deberían- practicar este deporte?

Paulo Fontán: Yes, I would recommend it, and I would because it is a sport which can be practiced by a wide array of different disabilities, and for a long time. The biggest problem is the high initial investment, the lack of adequate facilities or the cost of travelling to competitions since there are not many places that allow people with disabilities to participate. ((es))Spanish language: ?Si lo recomendaría, y lo recomiendo porque es un deporte que se pude practicas por una gran diversidad de discapacidades diferentes, y durante mucho tiempo. El mayor problema es la elevada inversión inical, la ausencia de infraestructuras adecuadas o el coste de los desplazamientos a las competiciones (ya que no hay muchas en las que permitan participar a personas con discapacidad).
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Explore Profiles Of Oil Drilling Companies Which Apply Latest Computerized Techniques

Explore profiles of oil drilling companies which apply latest computerized techniques

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rosetaylor

Crude oil is a kind of fossil fuel which is always on demand. It is available underground and is formed due to continuous accumulation of buried remains of dead animals and plants since millions of years. Different micro-organisms help in breaking down these decayed plants and animals in order to form compounds that are rich in carbon. This process ultimately results in formation of fine granular source rock which again gets covered with a layer of new sedimentary rock. These new sedimentary rock layers start putting pressure on the source rock. As a result of the intense heat and pressure, the organic material transforms into crude oil and natural gas. This is a process which doesn t happen in a single day.

Though crude oil and natural gas get generated in a natural way, their extraction from underground rock formations is not very easy. This is when

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oil drilling companies

play significant role. Usually companies carry out either offshore or onshore drilling. Before starting the actual drilling, it is very important to select the appropriate site which contains crude oil. This detection is done by geologists with different tools and techniques like GPS tracking, satellite images, 3-D & 4-D seismic imaging, etc. With introduction of computerized technology, the detection process has become rather simple and accurate. The 3-D or 4-D seismic technology takes help of powerful computers and processors to create a three-dimensional model of subsurface layers. This makes the task of exploration team much easier who then observes subsurface characteristics change over time and accurately identify oil or natural gas prospects.

The next step is to acquire the land rights for drilling purpose. Oil drilling companies need to complete all formalities regarding the lease agreement. Once these formalities are over, the land is leveled evenly. Since oil drilling requires water so proper arrangement should be done to ensure enough supply of water. After land preparation, the rig has to be placed on the site. Different companies follow their individual exploration techniques, fracturing being the most common one. In fact, there are many USA based companies which widely apply the fracking technique to create cracks in underground rock formations. This allows oil or natural gas to flow freely into the wellbore and then up to the surface. According to the process, water, sand and some chemicals are injected at extremely high pressure into the wellbore. While water creates the fracture, sand and other proponents expand these cracks further. Texas based Breitling Oil and Gas has successfully applied eco-friendly hydraulic fracturing technique to enhance natural gas production. The company employs highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians and engineers who are well conversant about advanced exploration technology. In its attempt to excel in the field of oil and natural gas production, the company invests millions of dollars every year.

There are many oil drilling companies based at Texas which offer lucrative investment opportunities to its investors. Not only high returns, but the investor can benefit from different tax incentives too by investing in this sector. It is always suggested that you do a basic research about the company profile, its past records and achievements till date, before taking investment decision. It is necessary to safeguard your hard earned money.

Rose Taylor has done thorough study on latest oil exploration techniques. He has been closely associated with Texas based

oil drilling companies

and has shared his experiences in several online articles.

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International Paralympic Committee holds first press conference
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International Paralympic Committee holds first press conference

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

London, England — Yesterday, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) held their first formal press conference as part of the 2012 Summer Paralympics. Approximately 60 media representatives attended and had the opportunity to ask questions of Craig Spence, IPC President Philip Craven, Chairman of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralymic Games (LOCOG) Sebastian Coe, and LOCOG Director of Communications and Public Affairs Jackie Brock-Doyle following a short speech on the history of the Paralympic Games.

The reporters asked a variety of questions. A British journalist asked about having ATOS as a sponsor given the negative history the business has had with disability services in the country. The IPC responded by saying this is an issue that should be taken up by the relevant British government agency.

A Wikinews reporter asked if the high cost of technology for participating in disability sport at the elite level would leave Oceania, Asia, and Africa behind. Craven said historically, the IPC has worked on increasing disability sport participation; they were now working on changing that to developing disability sport around the world. He highlighted efforts by the IPC to bring down the cost of wheelchairs and prostheses as these are sporting equipment for participation in disability sport. He also said they had donated 4,000 wheelchairs to help spread disability sport.

A Canadian journalist from the Vancouver Sun asked about the lack of substantial coverage of the Games in North America. Craven responded by saying he was disappointed by United States coverage and the IPC has been aware of the problem for years. He contrasted the situation in the United States with France, where the public successfully put pressure on the rights-holding network to improve the coverage of the Games.

Another reporter asked about Paralympic social media usage during the Games. Craven responded that while not a big user of it himself, the IPC embraced social media. Spence said the IPC encouraged everyone involved to use it; 47 Paralympians have video blogs, and the Opening Ceremonies will be covered while they happen.

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Queensland state Green party to run environmental lawyer in treasurer’s electorate
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Queensland state Green party to run environmental lawyer in treasurer’s electorate

Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Queensland Greens will run an environmental lawyer against incumbent treasurer Andrew Fraser at this years Queensland state election in Australia. Larissa Waters will be the party’s candidate for the seat of Mt Coot-tha.

Ms Waters says she is hoping that the premier does not call the election in May, as she [Ms Waters] is expecting her first child that month.

“I am giving that a fair bit of interest,” she said. “Luckily we have a pretty good branch in Mt Coot-tha.”

Ms Waters received a 6 per cent swing at the 2006 election in the Brisbane Central electorate, which was then held by then premier Peter Beattie. She then missed out on a federal senate spot by a narrow margin.

While acknowledging Mr Fraser’s abilities, Ms Waters questions whether he was still in touch with the electorate.

“This has been the greenest electorate in Queensland is the past few elections,” she said. “And Andrew Fraser is just not green enough for this electorate. It think it is more important that he is more connected with the people of his electorate than schmoozing.”

The Greens unveiled its policy to open two solar power stations last weekend.

“We can tackle climate change and create long-term jobs, but Labor can’t see that because they are blinded by the interests of their big donors – the urban development and coal industries,” Ms Waters said.

“The Greens want to give the community and the environment a voice back in State Parliament.”

Queensland’s unicameral parliament is currently made up of 58 Australian Labor Party (ALP) members, 25 Liberal National Party (LNP) members, one member each from The Greens and One Nation and four independents.

Ms Waters believes there is a general dissatisfaction with both the ALP and LNP and promotes the Greens as an appropriate balance of power, similar to that of the party’s federal senate members.

Acknowledging the steps taken by the premier on reforming laws to protect the Great Barrier Reef, she has said that “[i]t is long overdue. But the package doesn’t cover the complete range of issues. We need both ‘stick and carrot’ in our approach in this area.”

Her campaign will be officially launched today on Mt Coot-tha.

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Obama’s new stance on same-sex marriage earns donations
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Obama’s new stance on same-sex marriage earns donations

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Following the announcement this week by U.S. President Barack Obama that he supports the legalisation of marriage for same-sex partners, the Obama campaign claims to have received an increase in donations and support from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) supporters.

Financial support for Democratic politicians by LGBT groups had fallen to the lowest rate in 16 years, with only $590,000 raised so far in the election cycle. A June fundraising event planned in Los Angeles and focused on the LGBT community is likely to sell out and Obama’s campaign team is seeking to expand the event.

Gay people better get out there and support the president.

Chad Griffin, the incoming head of LGBT campaigning group the Human Rights Campaign, said that the President’s statement on marriage “will further energize an already excited base”. Obama supporter and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Wade Randlett said that the announcement “reminds people of the Obama they worked hard for in 2007, 2008. Someone who takes strong, bold stands”.

The sex advice columnist Dan Savage wrote on Twitter: “Gay people better get out there and support the president. If he loses in November, we’ll be blamed.”

Opponents of same-sex marriage have also used the President’s statement on the issue to raise money: the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) have run a three-day long “money bomb” fundraiser this week which raised $20,000. NOM plan to increase the amount spent on supporting candidates in federal elections this year.

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Homebuyers Is Attracted By The Development Of Balewadi Real Estate

Submitted by: Mr. Sanjay Kumar

Pune has seen a tremendous growth in different sectors since last decade, prime among them being the realty sector. The urban growth is embracing the outer areas like Pimple Saudagar, Pimple Nilakh, Hinjewadi, Balewadi, Nigdi, Wakad and Talegaon

Not terribly some time past Balewadi was a sleepy hamlet around Baner and Aundh, however over the previous couple of years it’s gradually evolved into a cosmopolitan neighborhood. Presently, it’s a promising investment haven.

With the Commonwealth Youth Games being held here a couple of years ago, the placement has received prominence on the map of Pune. The profile of the realm has been pleasantly reworked beyond recognition to an up-market residential spot. In fact, with the completion of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sports Complex, that is capable of holding international normal sports events, Balewadi is currently popularly referred to as the sports city adding to the USP of the realm. With variety of international fashionable games events being held within the advanced and a future destination for Olympics as this location is being frequented by Indian moreover as foreign sportspersons.

One of the resident of Mumbai who has recently bought a property in Pune, Balewadi believes that the placement is fairly priced. As Balewadi remains in its nascent stage of development and has the potential to remarkably grow within the next few years. On behalf of it s like home removed from home attributable to Balewadi close proximity to Mumbai. Home here helps to distress from the hectic day-to-day life in Mumbai.

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Speaking regarding the event of Balewadi within the past 5 year, located on the north-western facet of Pune, Balewadi has seen tremendous growth from a rural space to the foremost popular place in Pune. It’s become a hotspot for residential property in Pune mainly targeting the software skilled operating within the nearby Hinjewadi Software Park. Year 2008, has seen the arrangement of Commonwealth Youth Games in Balewadi Shiv Chatrapati Stadium. This event gave the realm the much-needed infrastructural boost.

Unlike Balewadi, several alternative locations in Pune have witnessed haphazard growth as well as saturation, unstable costs and constant correction. As a result of the disciplined strategic pre-planning of the realm by the authorities, it has emerged as an up market location for residential property in Pune.

Being near, proximity to variety of IT parks, IT skilled are eyeing this space as wealth. It’s a confluence purpose for the previous NH4 and also the new Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Strategically nestled and superior infrastructure are different factors fostering the expansion of the realm. Balewadi is additionally poised to develop as a mini instructional hub within the returning years. Schools like Bharati Vidyapeeth, Moze s engineering faculty, NICMAR, National Insurance Academy, MITCON are based mostly in Balewadi with few others within the pipeline.

Balewadi is well-connected to any or all components of Pune and extremely near the Pune-Mumbai Expressway. All basic wants like supermarkets, schools, faculties and hospitals are simply around the corner. This space is surrounded by lush greenery that creates it a most popular place for nature lovers. Excluding this, the property costs in Balewadi also are cheap as compared to the opposite areas nearby.

The road right from the University circle to Sus Gaon road is great and wide. The footpaths on the aspect of the road and dividers facilitate to manage the traffic and this helps in decongestion of traffic additionally as enhances the wonder of the road. Benches on the perimeters of the road build life straightforward for pedestrians and senior citizens who prefer to rest in-between their long walks. The electricity offer and abundant ground water add worth to the current space.

Its proximity to Baner, that has already become a preferred destination in Pune which works to its advantage. The residents of Balewadi stand to induce access to any or all the developments and infrastructure of Baner. Several outstanding developers have conjointly return up with their property in Pune.

Speaking concerning factors fostering the event of Balewadi Bhandari concludes, there are numerous reasons that are answerable for the expansion of the realm. The Commonwealth Youth Games has ensured wide roads, regular bus services, street lights and cleaner surroundings. Proximity to the Expressway has created Balewadi an entry purpose from Mumbai. With quite fifty thousand software professionals operating in Hinjewadi s IT Park, its proximity has created Balewadi the most effective place to remain.

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/LA-ND
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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/LA-ND

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

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Tom DeLay raises Republican hackles as ethics charges dominate news
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Tom DeLay raises Republican hackles as ethics charges dominate news

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

As Tom DeLay’s (Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas), alleged ethical lapses began to dominate American political news stories and the Sunday talk shows, have led some Republican members of the Majority Leader’s own party to question the reasoning for his refusal to account for his actions or resign.

Last year, in a glimpse of problems yet to surface, the Republican head of the U.S. House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or “House Ethics Committee”, presided over three admonitions that included offering to endorse the candidacy of a political lawmaker’s son in exchange for votes on legislation. The ethics complaints were originally filed by Democratic Rep. Chris Bell of Texas on June 15, 2004, and began to heat up in the months prior to last year’s elections.

A Texas grand jury is taking a hard look at Delay’s fund raising practices, and has already indicted three of his close associates. Last week the Washington Post reported that Mr. DeLay took a trip to Moscow in 1997, financed by lobbyists of the Russian Government.

Delay’s representative, Dan Allen, told reporters “Congressman DeLay’s effective leadership to build and strengthen the House majority is exactly the reason he is being targeted by liberal groups funded by George Soros.”

But Christopher Shays, a Republican from Connecticut, a Republican moderate, told the Associated Press that DeLay’s “conduct is hurting the Republican Party” and “hurting any Republican who is up for re-election [in 2006].”

The news agency reported that DeLay would look forward to meeting the charges with the ethics committee in a sit-down and blamed all of his problems on House Democrats.

Senator Chris Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut, advised his Republican colleagues strongly to “Be careful about how closely you embrace Mr. DeLay, as long as he’s there, he’s going to become a pretty good target.” His remarks were nationally televised on ABC TV.

Those Republicans working with the Majority Leader said his ethics are only a problem to Democrats trying to regain power in the House. But the Ethics Committee’s membership is equally divided between Republicans and Democrats.

Other Republicans are starting to get jittery about their reelection hopes if DeLay is allowed to retain power.

“Tom’s conduct is hurting the Republican Party, is hurting this Republican majority and it is hurting any Republican who is up for re-election,” Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., told the Associated Press after making similar comments at community meetings in his home district this weekend.

He told reporters he thinks DeLay should step down.

The third-ranking Republican in the Senate, Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, said DeLay needs to “clear the air.” But he thinks everything done by DeLay was “according to the law.”

“I think he has to come forward and lay out what he did and why he did it and let the people then judge for themselves,” he said on ABC’s This Week, a Sunday political talk program. “Now you may not like some of the things he’s done, that’s for the people of his district to decide, whether they want to approve that kind of behavior.”

Santorum faces reelection in 2006.

DeLay is under investigation by the Travis County (Texas) district attorney, Democrat Ronnie Earle, who has already indicted three members of DeLay’s organization, Texans for a Republican Majority Political Action Committee (TRMPAC), on charges of money laundering and accepting illegal campaign contributions.

DeLay and his associates are alleged to have created a front group to launder money obtained through this illegal method. The District attorney believes he is enforcing the law enacted by the Texas lawmakers.

DeLay and his supporters contended that this investigation and the indictments were politically motivated maneuvers by the Democratic Travis County, Texas District Attorney Ronnie Earle. Earle has been characterized as a controversial and colorful political figure with a history of pursuing unconventional indictments against elected officials including Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. However, his record shows that he has indicted more Democrats than Republicans.

Federal investigators are probing a lobbyist, Jack Abramoff, another DeLay associate, for bilking millions of dollars from Native American casino operators for promises of congressional action to support their businesses. Abramoff and others may have underwritten overseas travel for the Majority Leader, which is a violation of law.

DeLay has taken on the nation’s independent judiciary, particularly those who disagreed with him on the reinsertion of the feeding tube for Terri Schiavo, a brain damaged Florida woman who died on March 31. Reports that he pulled the life support from his own father, when he was fatally injured in the 1980’s, didn’t deter him.

“The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior,” DeLay said of the judges.

Asked what his associates think of DeLay’s latest slew of bad news, spokesman Dan Allen replied, “Members were very supportive through the week last week and going into the weekend.”

The Bush administration said that DeLay has not become the political liability that Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Mississippi, became in 2002.

Both Chris Shays and Joel Hefley, a Republican from Colorado, the past chairman of the House ethics committee who sanctioned DeLay three times, have signed a resolution, crafted by Democrats, that would end some of the rules changes that their own party pushed through to help DeLay only three months ago. DeLay voted for the changes to cover his actions as well.

Hefley said “A lot of folks mention quietly that they are concerned about it. On the other hand, you have a lot of members standing up and pledging their undying support for Mr. DeLay,”

Eleven years after the Republicans swept power in the Congress from the Democrats, they seem more intent on protecting DeLay than keeping the “Contract with America,” according to critics. They say “that is the corrupting influence of power.”

DeWayne Wickham of USA Today asks, “How will voters respond to this breach of the Contract?” The next federal elections will take place in November of 2006.

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Sarkozy appoints François Fillon as Prime Minister of France
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Sarkozy appoints François Fillon as Prime Minister of France

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The new President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy has appointed François Fillon to head the new French government. Fillon’s predecessor Dominique de Villepin stepped down yesterday, and formally handed over the post during a ceremony today.

The nomination did not come as a surprise after the British newspaper the Financial Times had reported on May 8 that Sarkozy had introduced Fillon to Tony Blair in a telephone conversation.

François Fillon (53) has been the political advisor of Sarkozy in the UMP for the past 2 years, and he was Sarko’s campaign leader during the recent presidential elections. Fillon has experience in negotiating with the trade unions, having undertaken controversial reforms of the 35-hour workweek and the pension system. Sarkozy in his inauguration speech on Wednesday reiterated his plans to reform the French labour and social system, and Fillon will have to oversee these reforms as the new Prime Minister. Sarkozy said he wants to make the economy more flexible and lessen social tensions.

I expect I’ll end up being the first French premier with a Welsh wife.

The Guardian reported that Fillon is an Anglophile; his wife Penelope Clarke, with whom he has 5 children, was born in Wales. Ideologically, Fillon is being described as a moderate left-leaning member of the conservative UMP party.

Fillon had his first experience as a minister in 1993 when he became Minister for the Higher education and Research under PM Édouard Balladur. He later became Minister for the Post office, Telecommunications and Space, then Minister for the social Affairs, Work and Solidarity, and finally Minister for national Education, the Higher education and Research. At the university, he studied public law and political sciences.

Sarkozy might announce his cabinet of 15 ministers as early as Friday, half of which are going to be women, he said. Fillon will lead the UMP in the parliamentary elections next month. A poll on Wednesday predicted a 1.5% increase in votes for the UMP, up to 40%, compared to 28% status-quo for the allied socialists.

Reports say that Sarkozy has offered the foreign minister post to Bernard Kouchner, co-founder of Médecins Sans Frontières, who is seen as being on the left in French politics.

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Cardigan Sweaters in Fun Prints

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Matt Dimler

When the weather gets cooler, women everywhere begin switching out their summer wardrobes in favor of fall and winter fashions. Many of them are realizing that their choices for chillier temperatures are either worn, ill-fitting, or hopelessly out of style. For them, it is a perfect time to reinvest in the one clothing item that can support several different outfits: the cardigan sweater. When closed, it can stand alone as a casual or dressy top. And women who leave it open can accessorize the look with various tops, tanks, and shells underneath. Cardigans are great with slacks, jeans, or even lounge pants. Most importantly, their comfort and functionality make them popular choices when the mercury drops.

Here are several cardigan choices that are available with fun prints:

Kim & Co. V-Neck Long Sleeve Printed Cardigan

This stunning cardigan showcases a bursting floral-style print in black and ruby or gunmetal and purple. The seven-button polyester garment comes with shoulder pads for a look that can be dressy or informal. $54.24

Berek “Moroccan Dream” Beaded Cardigan Sweater

The Moroccan-inspired black print on this sophisticated, easy-wear sweater is confined to the front bottom hem. The mostly white cardigan is trimmed in black on the cuffs, scoop neck, and front placket. The material is a cotton/rayon blend and the neck is trimmed with jet black faceted beads. $47.83

Addressing Women Hi-Low Cardigan Top & Tank Set

This set features both a long sleeve cardigan and a matching sleeveless shell, both of which have a longer back and a shorter front. The polyester/spandex material is machine washable, and the set is perfect with slacks or jeans. Available in black, animal, or plumstone. $42.83

Kim Parrish Collection Leopard Print Cardigan Sweater

The long sleeved sweater features black-and-white or ivory-and-white leopard print along with white trim on the cuffs, front placket, and waist. Made of an 80/20 combination of rayon and nylon, this bold cardigan looks good during the day and at night. $49.50

Pamela McCoy Embellished Zip-Front Animal-Print Sweater

Its hard to tell that this stylish long sleeved sweater has a zipper front. The gold, black, and white leopard print is accented with white studs on black trim at the neckline, cuffs, bottom hem, and front placket. This acrylic/wool blend garment is both fashionable and comfortable. $100

Avvenire Snake Print Cardigan Sweater

Fierce and striking, this cardigan has a color palette of whites, greens, browns, and blacks with length sleeves and a scoop neck. Made with a blend of viscose, nylon, and spandex, the figure-flattering sweater is durable, versatile, comfortable, and appropriate for casual or dressy situations. $32.65

Avvenire Cheetah Print Cardigan Sweater

This eye-catching garment has the shape, sleeve length, and fit of Avvenires Snake Print Cardigan, but features the classic black and white color combination. The viscose/nylon/spandex material is breathable, durable, and wrinkle-resistant. $27.24

Boutique Chic Wide 3/4 Sleeve Printed Stretch Knit Cardigan

This sweater, which comes in hues of eggplant or chocolate, is made of a lightweight nylon/spandex knit that stretches and repels wrinkles. Its a striking cardigan full of everyday elegance. $33.94

Boutique Chic 3/4 Sleeve Printed Stretch Knit Cropped Cardigan

The dainty neckline closure makes this cropped cardigan feminine and stylish. Designed to be worn with a shell or top, the slinky printed sweater is available in black, khaki, or tomato. Made of a comfortable stretch-knit fabric. $19.17

Boutique Chic Short Sleeve Tie Front Printed Stretch Knit Cardigan

The simple tie-front silhouette gives a simple outfit a whole new exotic look! The top comes in black, aqua, or purple and is constructed of a lightweight nylon/spandex blended fabric. $27.23

Henry New York Printed Cashmere Cardigan

A brilliant combo of softness and electricity, this printed cardigan can spice up any wardrobe! The lightweight yarn makes it ideal for any season, and the dazzling print is available in black-and-white zebra, hazelnut-and-black zebra, or a multi-combo paisley. $65.28

Sisters Drape Front Animal Print Cardigan

Beautiful and sultry, this black, brown, beige, and white printed cardigan has long sleeves and is made of a polyester/spandex blend. The striking drape front gives the garment a layered look and accentuates its boldness and elegance. $39.93

WD.NY Fashion Jeweled Neckline Cardigan Sweater

The quintessential blend of comfort and sophistication! Made of cotton, nylon, and spandex, this sleeve sweater features a crew neckline which is accented by glossy black, brown, or turquoise beads. Available in a khaki-and-brown cheetah print, an ivory-and-brown floral print, a white-and-black floral print, and an ivory and turquoise/army green/black/orange modern print. $53.88

Warren by WD.NY Georgette Tie Cardigan Three-Piece Set

This comfortable ensemble features a basic black tank top, lounge pants, and the georgette tie cardigan in black, cheetah, or pink floral print. The polyester sweater features a single tie in the front middle of the garment. $72.31

Cardigan sweaters are not just for rocking grandmothers anymore. With todays eclectic designs and alluring prints, cardigans can be an integral part of any ladys ensemble. As a result, women no longer have to pack up their fashion sense along with their summer sundresses and spring outfits.

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