BJP, RSS put up strong defence, deny rift within party - rediff.com
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has reiterated that there were no differences within the Bharatiya Janata Party [ Images ] and that its leaders were capable of sorting out differences.
Speaking to rediff.com, RSS spokesman Ram Madhav said that there was no reason for the organisation to interfere in the BJP's affairs.
"If you want to know what the Organiser (party magazine) wrote in favour of Narendra Modi [ Images ] and Kamal Sandesh wrote against him, direct your questions to those who wrote," Madhav said.
"There is no squabbling among party leaders," the party spokesperson Prakash Javdekar told media persons in reference to the attack made on several saffron leaders in the party magazines, Kamal Sandesh, Panchjanya and Organiser.
"They are like any series of newspapers in the country... Every magazine editor got his idea and concept to write freely as newspapers are doing. It is the media which is making their own interpretation from party's magazine(s) ....Ghar ke andar koi ladayee nahin hai (No internal strife in BJP)," Javdekar said.
He was reacting to the editorial in Kamal Sandesh, which appealed the party leaders to rise above the petty issues of 'self' and 'other' besides that of 'self existence' and come together for the existence of the party.
On the posters of party leader Sanjay Joshi coming up in Ahmedabad [ Images ], Javdekar said, "I do not see such posters...where are they?"
Though the posters did not name Modi directly, it is apparent that the snub is aimed at the chief minister who had his way in elbowing out Joshi from the BJP national executive held in Mumbai [ Images ] last month.
On BJP president Nitin Gadkari [ Images ] touching the feet of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev [ Images ], Javadekar said, "Gadkari has touched the feet of a sant (Baba Ramdev) not of any rakshasa (demon)... We are not followers of Baba Ramdev or Anna Hazare. Corruption and black money were the issues that BJP had raised years ago".
Liverpool chief takes swipe at comedian Whelan - Football
Published: 05 Jun 2012 - 13:17:09
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has hit back at Dave Whelan after the Wigan chairman criticised the Reds' handling of their search for a new manager.
Ayre is angry that Whelan went public with details of Liverpool's interest in Wigan boss Roberto Martinez before the Anfield club eventually hired Brendan Rodgers from Swansea.
Whelan claimed Liverpool had offered Martinez the job as long as he was willing to accept a director of football working above him.
But Ayre insisted Rdogers was always their first choice and responded by taking a swipe at Whelan's constant appearances in the English media.
"Our aim from the outset was to conduct a proper, thorough, search, and do it in the proper manner," Ayre told the Liverpool Echo.
"From our point of view, we did all the right things. We approached the clubs we needed to approach, and conducted ourselves properly at all times.
"It is disappointing, then, that Dave Whelan felt the need to run the kind of sideshow he conducted via Sky Sports News and various other media outlets.
"To be honest, I always thought (stand-up comic) John Bishop was the biggest comedian in the north west, but Dave Whelan seems to have taken that mantle over the last couple of weeks!"
Liverpool's American owners, Fenway Sports Group, were linked with a host of managers after they sacked Kenny Dalglish last month and some critics suggested they should have spoken to just one target rather than trying to conduct interviews with several candidates.
That process was initially said to have convinced Rodgers to snub Liverpool's interest before he later changed his mind, but Ayre believes it was right to conduct the most comprehensive search possible.
"It is important to understand that we ran a proper search to find a new manager, and that part of that involved us speaking to a number of candidates," he said.
"We make no secret of the fact we spoke with Roberto Martinez, but that is all we did. He is a great guy, and I can't speak highly enough of his professionalism and conduct.
"But for his chairman to make suggestions like he has, and suggestions that just aren't true, well it is disappointing to say the least.
"We can say with absolute certainty that the only person who was made any offer by Liverpool Football Club is Brendan Rodgers."
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Mt. Diablo school board promotes administrator, discusses public input meetings - San Jose Mercury News
CONCORD -- The Mt. Diablo school board on Monday appointed a district administrator in a split vote and appeared to reverse its previous commitment to holding community meetings.
Trustees voted 4-1 to appoint Ygnacio Valley High Principal Bill Morones as director of secondary education effective July 1. Trustee Cheryl Hansen opposed the appointment, saying Morones has moved so often during the past six years that it is unclear whether he can show a strong record of achievement.
Morones was appointed principal of Ygnacio Valley High two years ago. The school's Academic Performance Index, which is based on student test scores, rose 7 points in 2011, from 665 to 672 on a scale of 200-1,000.
The board also agreed to hold two of six originally scheduled "public input meetings," although board President Sherry Whitmarsh said she believed they could be part of regular meetings rather than separate meetings in the community. But Hansen said incorporating them into the regular sessions would defeat the goal of allowing for a public dialogue with the board.
In February, the board agreed to hold community meetings, but was later advised by General Counsel Greg Rolen that they might violate the Brown Act if they discussed items not on the agenda. Since then, the board has discussed different proposed agenda topics, without agreeing to any.
At Monday's meeting, Whitmarsh agreed to discuss the draft strategic plan, but said Hansen's other
proposed topics -- Bay Point school planning, Measure C bond construction projects and the "state of the district" -- were too vague or could be handled through other processes. Trustee Gary Eberhart said he wants to vote June 25 on eliminating the other planned public input meetings, but Hansen said she wants to push forward with them.After the Monday meeting, union representatives expressed disappointment in the board's discussion.
"It's completely destroyed the original intent of the board," said Mike Langley, the outgoing teachers' union president who is retiring this month. "If they didn't intend to have those town hall discussions, they should have voted them down. Instead, through double-talk and subterfuge, they managed to delay it to the end of the year and then drive a stake through its heart."
Debbie Hickey, a clerical employees' union rep, said the board's reluctance to hold community meetings gives the impression the district has something to hide.
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Elwin Vigneron, father of Archbishop of Detroit, dies at 92 - Detroit Free Press
Elwin Vigneron, the father of Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron, died today. The Ira Township resident was 92, according to a statement from the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
After his son was named in 2009 Archbishop of Detroit the highest ranking Catholic leader in Michigan -- Vigneron talked about what was important in their home: Religion for one thing, and being a family.
Vignerons ancestry goes back five generations to French-speaking Canada, the Archdiocese said. His father, Henry, was a sailor, and died during Vignerons childhood. His mother, Eva, raised him along with his brother, Norman, who died in the 1950s.
Vigneron used to work in construction and retired in the 1980s; he lived in a house that has been in the Vigneron family since the mid-19th century.
He worked as an operating engineer with heavy equipment for Local 324, working often for the Kensington Corporation, said the Archdiocese. He also had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
More than anything he was a very hard working man, said his youngest son, Gary. He lost his dad really early in life. He loved working outside. He loved taking care of his old farm, mowing the grass. He was a very good friend to a lot of people.
In addition to enjoying time with his family, Vigneron enjoyed baseball, the statement said. He played when he was younger, and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan in his later years. He also enjoyed watching freighters on the St. Clair River.
Vigneron had lived in the Fair Haven area of Ira Township, where he had been raised and later inherited his parents home. He and Mrs. Vigneron raised their six children in the house, which has been in the family since the mid-1800s. Vigneron was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township.
In addition to the Archbishop and Gary, Vigneron is survived by his wife, Bernadine, his daughter, Patricia, and his sons John, Ronald, and Mark.
Visitation will be at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 Twenty Three Mile Road, New Baltimore from 6 until 9 p.m. today, June 6, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service; and from 2 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, with a 7 p.m. Rosary.
On Friday, the body will lie in repose at Immaculate Conception Church, 9792 Dixie Highway, Ira Township, from 10:30 until the 11:30 a.m. funeral Mass.
Contact Niraj Warikoo: nwarikoo@freepress.com or 313-223-4792
Robber charged in 1987 double homicide of Detroit couple - Detroit Free Press
A 51-year-old convicted robber is being charged in the 1987 double homicide of a Detroit couple in their home during an apparent robbery attempt.
Wayne County law enforcement is expected to hold a press conference Wednesday wed to provide details and declined comment beforehand.
The Daily Press & Argus has learned the Detroit Police homicide cold case squad arrested Rodriquez Rayford, who is currently in prison, in the slaying of Joseph Charles Ayres, 62, and his wife, Winifred Ayres, 65.
They were found stabbed to death in their home in an apparent robbery attempt on April 26, 1987.
Rayford stood mute at his May 31 arraignment on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, felony murder and breaking and entering a building with intent.
Police were called to the Bentler Arms apartments, near Grand River and West McNichols, around 3:40 a.m. after a neighbor heard the sound of breaking glass, according to a 1987 Detroit Free Press story.
Officers found Joseph Ayres stabbed in the chest in the hallway, and Winifred Ayres stabbed in the chest, back and legs on the bedroom floor.
Both were dead on arrival at Redford Community Hospital.
The 4 p.m. press conference will be held at the Detroit Police Headquarters at 1300 Beaubien in Detroit. Participating in the press conference are the police department, the Wayne County prosecutors office and the cold case squad.
The victims family, some of whom live in Livingston County, are expected to be at the press conference Wednesday.
Rayford, who is housed at the Carson City Correctional Facility, returns to court next Tuesday for a preliminary examination, according to court records. He is serving time for possession of a firearm by a felon, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and breaking and entering a building with intent, according to state records.
Ireland set to break with tradition - UEFA
Anyone who suggests the Irish are incapable of making fun of themselves simply has to recall the joke the former Republic of Ireland defender Mark Lawrenson made about the predictability of his team's tactical strategy. "Sure if Plan A fails," Lawrenson said with a smile, "we can always opt for Plan A."
Time has not altered the widely-held view that Irish teams are wedded to 4-4-2 formations. There has been only one adjustment from this system in Giovanni Trapattoni's tenure, which came in Bari three years ago, when the Italians were reduced to ten men and 'Trap' immediately opted for a 4-3-1-2 shape.
The chance of him doing something similar again for Sunday's UEFA EURO 2012 opener against Croatia seems strong. After drawing against Hungary on Monday night, when their opponents managed to effectively position players in between Ireland's lines of four defenders and midfielders, Trapattoni has spoken openly about changing his plans.
"At half-time last night, I took Robbie [Keane] aside and asked him to play a little deeper," said Trapattoni. "He can do this role cleverly. He has the quality. And if it has to be done, it has to be done. It is something we Italians are used to doing in order to get a result. Sometimes the best defender on the pitch has to be your striker."
Change is not something Ireland's players are afraid of either, with striker Jonathan Walters, saying: "With our clubs we make three, four tactical changes per match. It’s what we do."
What Ireland's players must do, to stay sweet with Trapattoni, is adhere to his work ethic. "There is a player in my squad - I won't name him - who, under a previous Ireland manager, ventured up field once. Ireland lost the ball," Trapattoni recalled. "The man he was supposed to be marking scored while he had stayed upfield. He had washed his hands of blame like Pontius Pilate. As a manager, I can't allow that thing to happen."
Much is happening for Ireland this week, though. After attending a civic reception in the afternoon, the players then trained in front of 12,000 fans, who saw 20 of the 23 players work out. John O'Shea, Shay Given and Glenn Whelan were rested but, Trappattoni insisted, all three will be available for Sunday.
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