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Knockout blow! Toronto Mayor Rob Ford charges and runs over city councilor as chamber votes to take away his remaining powers

By DAVID MCCORMACK,ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTER 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2509577/Toronto-Mayor-Rob-Ford-charges-runs-city-councilor.html

Hoping that Major Ford seeks the medical counseling he obviously requires. It must be very difficult for his family and associates to deal with his behavior.  He is not listening to reason and he seems to be on a path of self-destruction. When I read about his antics, I can only think "Someone, stop him before a tragedy takes place!"      

HALLOWEEN 2013

We saw quite a few celebrities dressed up inappropriately for Halloween this year, but one shocking costume that left most of us with an open mouth was the one Julianne Hough chose. http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/26/julianne-hough-blackface-orange-is-the-new-black-halloween/

It made me exclaim immediately "Julianne, what were you thinking?" She is such a talented dancer and beautiful young girl, but she definitely needs to take some college courses beginning with USA History. Educate yourself girl. Now that you have mastered the art of performance dance, you have time to round up your personality with some textbook education. It will elevate you and prevent you from being "rude" and insensitive to others.

Boston Marathon Tragedy

Prayers for the Boston Marathon tragedy victims and their families. There are no words to express the sorrow for the hurt caused by the senseless acts perpetrated by cold-blooded characters on what should have been a very joyous day.

How sad it is to learn that there are individuals with so much hatred in their heart that they dare injure their fellow human beings in such gruesome manner.

LEXICON: Coach

Definition of Coach:   noun, often attributive

one who instructs or trains <an acting coach>; especially: one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategy

Related Words:  trainer; manager; instructor, teacher, tutor; adviser (also advisor), cicerone, counselor, guide, mentor

We must refer the athletic mentors (teachers, counselors, guides) cited in the article below to the STOP THE RUDE! website and blog.  Abuse is not a qualification for professions in the field of teaching, counseling or training.  We earnestly hope that those holding similar positions do not engage in such despicable behavior.  

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/reports-rutgers-fires-ad-tim-pernetti-wake-hoops-scandal-article-1.1308516

Rutgers fires AD Tim Pernetti in the wake of scandal involving basketball coach Mike Rice 

Pernetti's firing comes after head basketball coach Mike Rice was fired on Wednesday after videotape of his behavior during Scarlet Knights practices - including punching, kicking and throwing balls at players - aired on ESPN.

BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

PUBLISHED: FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013, 10:18 AM 

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/reports-rutgers-fires-ad-tim-pernetti-wake-hoops-scandal-article-1.1308516#ixzz2Pbcpv6zq

Fact Sharing: Colors

Take a break from your busy routine and check out the Merriam-Webster's Top Ten Lists.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/top-ten-lists/top-10-words-for-unusual-colors/vermilion.html

#1: Vermilion

Color: Vivid reddish orange About the Word: Spanish painter Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (who painted in the late 1700s and early 1800s) was so fond of this vibrant color that vermilion also became known as goya. The word vermilion traces to the Late Latin vermiculus, meaning "kermes." Kermes are the dried bodies of insects (of the genus Kermes) used to produce this ancient red dye. Full Definition: : a strong red that is deeper than geranium, yellower and deeper than geranium red, and bluer and deeper than average cherry red

Read more at http://www.merriam-webster.com/top-ten-lists/top-10-words-for-unusual-colors/vermilion.html#Qfvj25HjPwJvfdpI.99 

Viva su Santidad Francis I

Happy and ready to receive the blessings of Pope Francis I. His Holiness will be in my prayers as well. Viva el Santo Papa.

Happy Valentine

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Mayor Koch

R.I.P. Edward Irving Koch. I will remember him as Mayor Koch, always so confident and energetic.

We are in this together...

People, people... (and myself as well, I must remember!)

• The sidewalk is to be shared.  Move a little to let others pass.  Do not force your fellow pedestrians off the curb or onto adjacent gardens, where they have to step over brick borders or flower beds.

• Newspaper readers, please fold the paper while reading on the bus or subway.  Invading fellow riders' personal space with your extended arms holding a fully opened newspaper close to their face is inconsiderate and annoying.

• And, thank you for letting others sit next to you while on public transportation instead of using the space for your bag(s); for moving away from the door so that other passengers may board or get off; for using a low voice while talking on your cell phone and for keeping those conversations short.

• Motorists out there, please follow traffic rules and remember to slow down near school crossings.