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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Emma Stone Considering Lead Role In Woody Allen's Next Movie
Woody Allen is busy gathering together the cast for his next directorial effort, and it seems like Emma Stone could be his leading actor. Deadline is reporting that Stone is in talks to play the main role in Allen's latest. Little details are known about the movie beyond that it will shoot in the south [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/04/24/emma-stone-woody-allen/
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Car bomb targets French Embassy in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) ? A car bomb targeted the French Embassy in the Libyan capital Tuesday, wounding two French guards and a Libyan teenager and underscoring the central government's inability to stop the oil-rich North African nation's slide toward deepening lawlessness.
There have been several attacks on diplomatic missions in Benghazi, but Tuesday's was the first in Tripoli since the civil war ended with Moammar Gadhafi's death. On Sept. 11, four Americans ? including the U.S. Ambassador in Libya Chris Stevens ? were killed when militants attacked the U.S. diplomatic mission in the eastern city.
No group claimed responsibility for the attack on the French Embassy in Tripoli, but many blamed either Islamic extremists avenging France's military intervention in Mali or militias seeking to send a message that they're winning the struggle for control and that cracking down on them only backfires.
French President Francois Hollande denounced the attack as an assault not only on France but all countries engaged in the fight against terrorism.
"France expects the Libyan authorities to shed the fullest light on this unacceptable act, so that the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice," Hollande said in a statement from Paris.
Two years after the country's civil war, Libya is struggling to maintain security, build a unified army and rein in militias, which include rebels who fought to oust Gadhafi in 2011 and have refused to lay down their arms.
Prime Minister Ali Zidan and his defense and interior ministers have been increasingly cracking down on some militias in the capital. Zidan also has reached out to France and other countries for training and technical aid in building the country's security forces from scratch.
On the one hand, the Libyan government heavily depends on security provided by commanders of powerful militias, with top Libyan leaders dubbing some "legitimate" forces while others like Ansar al-Shariah are labeled as outlaws.
However, both categories of militias often act with impunity, running their own prison cells, making arrests and taking confessions in total absence of state control and oversight. They at the same time enjoy steady and lavish salaries and rewards.
"The Number One party benefiting from these attacks is the militias and the extremists. Whenever we take a step forward, an attack by these groups drags us back," said lawmaker Tawfiq Breik, from the liberal-leaning National Forces Alliance bloc in parliament.
"The message to the outside world is that Libya is slipping into terrorism. The goal is to empty the capital of foreign and diplomatic missions like Benghazi. The big loser is the Libya people, if no decisive measures are taken."
Libyans have been staging protests and sit-ins demanding that authorities label all militias illegal. The protesters want militia commanders and their fighters to integrate into the Libyan army as individuals. If they integrate into the army as groups, they say the fighters will maintain their loyalty to their militia commanders.
The assault will increase pressure already mounting on the country's top army chief Maj. Gen. Youssef al-Mangoush who is blamed for Libya's failure to take any concrete steps to build its army, allowing the militias to expand.
France is a major ally of the Libyan government and the assault on the embassy in Tripoli was seen to many Libyans as equal in its impact as the killing of Stevens, who aided Libyans during the war.
French officials, meanwhile, have expressed concerns about the possibility of greater instability in Libya, where they believe at least some rebel fighters from Mali fled following France's military onslaught to dislodge al-Qaida-linked militants who controlled the vast north of the West African country for months.
Last week, al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM, threatened to seek revenge against all countries taking part in the war in Mali, warning that no one who "participated in this ferocious attack" will be safe. It called on "all Muslims to target France and its interests and subjects inside and outside France until it withdraws the last soldier from the land of the Muslims and lifts its support of rulers of the region." That threat came as part of a question and answer session on AQIM's new Twitter account.
Several diplomats, relief agencies and churches have come under attack and scores of Libyan security officials have been assassinated in the post-Gadhafi turmoil. In most cases, the government fails to nail down culprits or make arrests, either because of fear of counterattacks or the lack of capabilities to carry out a proper investigation.
The lawlessness has prompted the U.S., Britain and other Western countries to close their missions in Benghazi and call on their nationals to evacuate the city.
In the latest attack, the explosives-laden car was detonated just outside the embassy building in Tripoli's upscale al-Andalus neighborhood early in the morning, before any of the embassy staff had arrived inside the diplomatic mission, two Libyan security officials said.
The strong explosion wounded two French guards and set a fire at the embassy entrance that engulfed some of the offices inside, the officials said. A Libyan girl, who was having breakfast in a nearby house, was also hurt from the blast, Deputy Prime Minister Awad al-Barassi said on his official Facebook page.
Two cars parked outside the embassy caught fire and two other nearby buildings were also damaged, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. Firefighters rushed to the scene of the attack as smoke billowed into the sky. Video from the scene showed charred walls on surrounding houses.
The officials said the motives for the attack were not immediately clear. The Libyan government condemned the attack and said in a statement posted on its official website that it "rejects such actions, which are directly targeting Libya's security and stability."
At Hollande's request, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was to travel to Tripoli later Tuesday to assess the situation and bring home the two wounded French guards.
Ahead of his flight, Fabius said "this bombing was intended to kill, but France will not bend." He added that France was reinforcing security throughout the Mideast and the Sahel region of Africa.
French institutions in Tripoli, including schools and cultural centers, were ordered to immediately suspend their activities.
France, along with Britain, took a leading role in the NATO-led air campaign against Gadhafi's forces.
Hollande's predecessor, President Nicolas Sarkozy, was hailed by many in Libya for France's role, and Paris has sought to maintain close economic and political contacts with the new leadership in Tripoli.
The attack site was later cordoned off, with heavy national guard and army units with armored vehicles surrounding the area. Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Awad al-Barassi and Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdelaziz visited the site.
Libyan Saqr al-Qarifi, whose house is adjacent to the French Embassy, said the explosion woke him up around 7 a.m.
"I heard a loud boom and immediately after that, windows were shattered and parts of my house were damaged," he said.
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Associated Press writers Maamoun Youssef and Maggie Michael in Cairo and Thomas Adamson in Paris contributed to this report.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/car-bomb-targets-french-embassy-libya-093145237.html
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Valverde returns to Tigers with 1-2-3 save
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde, left, laughs with Torii Hunter in the dugout before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Detroit, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde, left, laughs with Torii Hunter in the dugout before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Detroit, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez runs away from the tag of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez at home plate but was called out in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, right, hits a one-run double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kansas City Royals pitcher Wade Davis (22) hands the ball to manager Ned Yost in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Wednesday April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kansas City Royals pitcher Luis Mendoza reacts after walking Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta with the bases loaded to score Prince FIelder in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday April 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
DETROIT (AP) ? Jose Valverde returned to Detroit with a save and Victor Martinez drove in a pair of runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 Wednesday night.
Max Scherzer (2-0) got the win, allowing five runs in five innings, with three Tigers relievers finishing the game. Valverde, called up earlier in the day, returned to the Tigers with a perfect ninth inning. Valverde lost the closing role during the postseason and wasn't offered a contract, but signed a minor-league deal earlier this month and returned to Detroit after a short minor-league stint.
Wade Davis (2-1) gave up seven runs ? but only three earned ? in 3 2-3 innings. Davis allowed eight hits and four walks while only getting 11 outs.
The Tigers took the lead on Omar Infante's RBI single in the second, but Kansas City responded with four runs in the third. Salvador Perez and Chris Getz started the inning with singles, and Alex Gordon tied the game with a double. Alcides Escobar and Billy Butler made it 3-1 with RBI singles, giving the Royals five straight hits, and Eric Hosmer drove in the fourth run with a long sacrifice fly.
The Tigers added two more in their half of the third on Martinez's RBI double and Jhonny Peralta's run-scoring single. Martinez tried to score from second on Peralta's double, and was beaten so badly by Jeff Francoeur's throw from right that he just veered off toward the dugout and was called out for leaving the basepath.
Detroit took control in the fourth when Infante scored on a Mike Moustakas error and Miguel Cabrera followed with a tie-breaking sacrifice fly. Martinez added an RBI single, chasing Davis, but Luis Mendoza walked the next two batters to force in a seventh run.
The Royals loaded the bases with no one out in the fifth, but only scored once, and couldn't get anything after putting two runners on in the seventh.
NOTES: The game started on time, despite rain and snow showers throughout the day. Neither team took batting practice, but the sky cleared as the evening went on. The last few innings were played under a full moon with the temperature dropping through the 30s. ... The Tigers officially purchased the contract of reliever Valverde before the game, and designated Duane Below for assignment. ... The Royals came into Wednesday having only played on two of the previous six days, thanks to the police situation Friday in Boston and Tuesday's rainout in Detroit.
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Assistant Librarian/Reference and Archives/Special Collections ...
| Institution: | Fitchburg State University | ||
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| Location: | Fitchburg, MA | ||
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| Posted: | 04/23/2013 | ||
| Application Due: | Open Until Filled | ||
| Type: | Full Time | ||
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Please visit our job site to apply at http://jobs.fitchburgstate.edu. Review begins immediately yet position remains open until filled.
General Statement of Duties: As part of the reference team, the Reference and Archives/Special Collections Librarian will participate in the reference and instruction schedules and delivery of services. S/he will manage, maintain and provide access to the Library's Archives and Special Collections department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Archives & Special Collections Archives Coordination:
- Coordinate the acquisition, processing and organization of Archives and Special Collections; create finding aids; prepare and create reports; answer research inquiries; perform instruction in the use of archival materials; conduct outreach to FSU offices and other local history organizations.
- Lead librarian on digitization projects: identify projects, funding and potential partnerships and manage day-to-day aspects of projects.
- Coordinate processing and organization of Fine Arts Collection.
- Implement and maintain a needs and outcomes assessment; to be integrated into the library's strategic planning process.
- Participate in reference desk rotation, including nights and weekends. Answer both quick and in-depth reference questions by IM, email, phone and for in person customers.
- Conduct library instruction sessions and participate in development of instruction curriculum; especially as it relates to Archives and Special Collections.
- Serve as library liaison to selected academic departments for both graduate and undergraduate programs as well as various campus offices.
- Provide collection development in selected subject areas.
- Promote library at outreach and special events, through social software and other campus events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Librarian responsibilities as a professional may include those in the following areas:
- Participation as a professional in public service.
- Participation in and contributions to the improvements and development of the academic programs or academic services as those programs or services relate to the library.
- Participation in and contributions to the professional growth and development of the College Community.
- Librarians attend College functions such as annual faculty meetings, commencement, and convocations; and participate and carry out assignments for committees and departmental meetings.
Qualifications Required:
- A Masters of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program; archival focus or certification preferred.
- 3-5 years of related Reference and instruction experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Archival and Special Collections experience.
- Working knowledge of digital software and digitizing documents and adding metadata; experience with CONTENTdm preferred.
- Familiarity with Electronic Records Management and Records retention; Higher Education preferred.
- Experience with writing grants preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population.
- Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Fitchburg State University does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and the MSCA Bargaining Agreement. Position contingent upon funding for 2013-2014 academic year.
Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.
Application Information
| Postal Address: | Human Resources Department Fitchburg State University 160 Pearl Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
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EV Grieve: Cooper Union students protest school's decision to start ...
Earlier today, Cooper Union officials announced that, for the first time, the school would start charging tuition, effective the fall of 2014.
As a result, several hundred students and faculty members staged a walk-out this afternoon.
Per The Nation:
Using similar theatrical tools that activists have employed in previous demonstrations, Cooper art and architecture students ran around the building hugging the walls in a human chain while chanting ?Free as air and water...Save Cooper Union.?The students also held an ?Irish wake,? setting a hat ablaze on the pavement and singing satirically in front of the same building students occupied some months ago. While some students seem disillusioned by the school?s decision, many more are angered that the Board of Trustees met secretly in the morning while students were in class to avoid any disruption of their meeting.
Large numbers of the NYPD were also on-hand...
Photos by Bobby Williams.
Source: http://evgrieve.com/2013/04/cooper-union-students-protest-schools.html
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