Eight policemen wounded in Russian prison protest

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Eight Russian policemen were injured trying to disperse a crowd outside a prison where 250 inmates staged a roof-top protest demanding the release of a group of fellow prisoners from a punishment cell, authorities said on Sunday.

Russian state television showed pictures of a group of inmates standing on the roof of the prison holding white banners reading "people, help" in the town of Kopeysk near the industrial city of Chelyabinsk in the Urals mountains.

Details of the incident remain unclear with human rights activist Oksana Trufanova telling the Echo Moskvy station that OMON special police troops attacked a group of inmates' relatives outside the prison.

"They beat us with batons. Their eyes were shining. I had never been in such mayhem," Trufanova said. Police said 38 people were detained, but denied OMON officers had beaten people outside the prison.

Trufanova said the protest was a consequence of regular beatings in Kopeysk prison. The local prison authority said in a statement the situation inside the prison was now stable and under control.

Police said the troops were attacked by groups of drunken youths who were throwing bottles and shouting obscenities. Prison mutinies in Russia are relatively rare.

More than 700,000 Russians are currently behind bars and human rights activists regularly complain of poor living conditions, cases of torture, beatings and disease in prisons.

Conditions in Russian prisons came to international attention after Sergei Magnitsky, a lawyer for equity fund Hermitage Capital died a Moscow prison. The Kremlin's own human rights council says he was probably beaten to death.

The local prison authority said the protesters had no demands other than the release of a group of their fellow inmates from a punishment cell. It said the group had violated prison rules and the demand to release them was illegal.

(Reporting by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Jon Hemming)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/eight-policemen-wounded-russian-prison-protest-173357896.html

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Tesla Model S price hike incoming, current reservations can dodge the increase

Just two weeks after announcing its expectations to become cash flow positive, Tesla's clued us into an upcoming price hike for the Model S. The word is mum regarding a reason for the change and how much more customers will have to pony up for the award-winning EV, but Musk and Co. are planning to reveal more details within the next two to three weeks. As part of the price increase, the automaker will be tweaking Model S package options, making some standard features optional going forward. Model S enthusiasts with reservations will remain unaffected by the price and package changes so long as they configure and finalize their cars "within a fair, predefined timeframe" before the heftier price tag goes into effect. Likewise, those who've deferred their reservations will have a similar period of time to finalize their order and escape the higher asking price.

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112 killed in fire at Bangladesh garment factory

Bangladeshi firefighters battle a fire at a garment factory in the Savar neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, late Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through the multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. (AP Photo/Hasan Raza)

Bangladeshi firefighters battle a fire at a garment factory in the Savar neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, late Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through the multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. (AP Photo/Hasan Raza)

Bangladeshis and firefighters battle a fire at a garment factory in the Savar neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, late Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. An official said firefighters have recovered more than 100 bodies after a fire raced through the multi-story garment factory just outside Bangladesh's capital. (AP Photo/Polash Khan)

Bangladeshi women react at the scene of a fire at a garment factory in the Savar neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, late Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through the multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. (AP Photo/Hasan Raza)

Bangladeshi firefighters battle a fire at a garment factory in the Savar neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, late Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through the multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. (AP Photo/Hasan Raza)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) ? At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through a multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday.

The blaze broke out at the seven-story factory operated by Tazreen Fashions late Saturday. By Sunday morning, firefighters had recovered 100 bodies, fire department Operations Director Maj. Mohammad Mahbub told The Associated Press.

He said another 12 people who had suffered injuries after jumping from the building to escape the fire later died at hospitals.

The death toll could rise as the search for victims was continuing, he said.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Bangladesh has some 4,000 garment factories, many without proper safety measures. The country annually earns about $20 billion from exports of garment products, mainly to the United States and Europe.

Mahbub said firefighters recovered 69 bodies from the second floor of the factory alone. He said most of the victims had been trapped inside the factory, located just outside of Dhaka, with no emergency exits leading outside the building.

Many workers who had taken shelter on the roof of the factory were rescued, but firefighters were unable to save those who were trapped inside, Mahbub said.

He said the fire broke out on the ground floor, which is used as a warehouse, and spread quickly to the upper floors.

"The factory had three staircases, and all of them were down through the ground floor," Mahbub said. "So the workers could not come out when the fire engulfed the building."

"Had there been at least one emergency exit through outside the factory, the casualties would have been much lower," he said.

Army soldiers and paramilitary border guards were deployed to help police keep the situation under control as thousands of onlookers and anxious relatives of the factory workers gathered at the scene, Mahbub said.

He would not say how many people were still missing.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her shock at the loss of a huge number of lives in the blaze and asked authorities to properly conduct rescue operations.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, the apex body of the garment sector, said the association would stand by the victims' families.

Bangladesh's garment factories make clothes for brands including Wal-Mart, JC Penney, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Carrefour and Tesco.

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Park & Rec Offering Ski and Snowboarding Lessons - Framingham ...

Framingham Park & Recreation Department will offer ski or snowboarding lessons beginning in January. The lessons are for children in Grades 4-12 and will take place Sunday mornings at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford.

The fee includes transportation, a 1-hour lesson, and 2-hours of unsupervised
skiing or snowboarding. Bus leaves Bowditch Field at 7:45 a.m. and returns at
1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 6 for Framingham residents at 9 a.m.

The fee for 6 lessons is $275. First lesson starts Jan. 6. Last lesson is Feb. 10.

Equipment can be rented for an additional $95 at the time of the pre-fit, not at registration.

Questions can be directed to Dan Avery at 508 532-5960.

The Town of Framingham intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a reasonable modification of policies or practices, auxiliary aides or services, please contact us at least two weeks before this event or as soon as possible.

Source: http://framingham.patch.com/articles/park-rec-offering-ski-and-snowboarding-lessons

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Some Interesting Facts About Scuba Diving | EzinePR

It is therefore essential that you maintain your scuba skills by diving frequently. Scuba diving is your passport to an exciting new world under the sea. Students will then go to a specific location for their first open water dive. Travellers looking for an unique experience during their scuba diving holidays are being tempted to the stunning Indian Ocean destination of the Maldives by warm crystal clear waters and an exciting underwater realm. I saw corals that looked like giant mushrooms and goby fish hiding in the sand, sea urchins and giant sooi keong.

Scuba diving is not only a fun activity for all but it can be useful in the field of marine biology. Snorkeling and scuba diving are becoming more and more popular. This allows you to become accustomed to the scuba gear in the safest possible manner. Phuket is well deserving of its title as the Pearl of the Andaman,? and undoubtedly the region boasts some of Thailand?s best dive sites. Water training classes include controlled water dives to train on different safe techniques for diving.

This course will teach you all the basic skills and knowledge you need to dive safely. So if you are looking for something new and interesting to do on your next beach holiday then give scuba diving a try and discover the depths around Lanzarote or any of the other Canary Islands. If you are already qualified either with BSAC or another recognised dive agency and looking to join a club, or returning after a break from the sport, then the club will be happy to welcome you with a discounted joining fee. Two or more beginner scuba divers going on their own is an ingredient for disaster. There are a lot of resources out there that will help you to narrow down the right dive sites for you to visit.

The six kilometres of white sandy beach are stunning, and there are also excellent scuba diving opportunities, especially around the nearby Pigeon Island. And please take the time to visit the Arizona Memorial and pay your respects. Scuba diving has always been a sport that many people dream of taking part in but today, there is a new way to scuba dive. The short session will teach complete beginners the very basics of scuba diving and for many it will allow them to dispel fears about succumbing to the ocean?s depths. It also accounts for ascending to altitude and going home and ascending to a higher altitude.

The Atlantic waters surrounding Cape Cod in Massachusetts is the home to thousands of minke, finback, and humpback whales. However, before you start getting all excited about scuba, you have to be very well aware that scuba diving does carry its own risks. Therefore, just be aware of the environment when diving without a wetsuit or bathing suit so you take the right protective measures. The ocean covers three-fourths of our world, and conceals many marvels and wonders, which you can experience with only a modest investment in equipment, training and time. This is one of the last untouched diving areas in the world and has 75 miles of mangrove-fringed coral reefs.

If you are interested in it as well, then purchasing your own gear will probably be a good long term investment. Today, there are many dive charters operating in Pearl Harbor. As a club member, you may participate in as many or as few activities as you desire. With a narrow stretch of sand curving around a pristine bay, it is one of the most naturally beautiful beaches in the world, and the sheltered waters are perfect for swimming. No matter what level of expertise you have, you should always dive with a buddy.

Other activities included scuba diving and belly dancing lessons that are something of an eclectic or acquired taste. There are thousands of fantastic diving sites to explore across the world, from shipwrecks, caves and underwater tunnels, to colourful coral reefs and gardens. But whatever reasons you have for going to Sri Lanka, it is likely that the beaches are going to play a big part in your holiday! The remote island nation is the lowest country in the world at just 1.5 metres above sea level with pristine white sand beaches, an all year round warm climate, and turquoise warm waters rich in marine life. Divers can enjoy sightings of sea turtles, moray eels, puffer fish, jackfish, lionfish, snappers, spotted rays, eagle rays, lobsters, angelfish, butterfly fish, squirrel fish, tuna, barracudas, and grey reef, white, silver tip reef, and whale sharks.

On a typical 40 metres dive the Diver travels down to 40 metres on a 0.70 Set Point. Eelis Rankka, Tommi Salminen and Jukka Pelttari managed to fool viewers by wearing buoyant sealed dry suits, which were inflated with air and function like gravity. Your trim (horizontal position) is improved in the water as the air cell is on your back, causing less drag and you use less air. Accumulation of Earwax: If earwax is not removed properly and regularly, it can block the sounds from reaching the brain, resulting in clicking within an ear. Do not opt to get trained by a friend or a relative who is not an a certified scuba instructor.

It is nearly impossible in warm water and impossible in cold water with thick gloves on. Fins are other types of scuba diving gear which few could do without.
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House to consider limited GOP immigration bill

WASHINGTON (AP) ? House Republicans still smarting from their poor showing among Hispanics in the presidential election are planning a vote next week on immigration legislation that would both expand visas for foreign science and technology students and make it easier for those with green cards to bring their immediate families to the U.S.

Republican leaders made it clear after the election that the party was ready to get serious about overhauling the nation's dysfunctional immigration system, a top priority for Hispanic communities. Taking up what is called the STEM Jobs Act during the lame-duck session could be seen as a first step in that direction.

The House voted on a STEM bill ? standing for science, technology, engineering and mathematics ? in September, but under a procedure requiring a two-thirds majority. It was defeated, with more than 80 percent of Democrats voting against it, because it offset the increase in visas for high-tech graduates by eliminating another visa program that is available for less-educated foreigners, many from Africa.

Republicans are changing the formula this time by adding a provision long sought by some immigration advocates ? expanding a program that allows the spouses and minor children of people with permanent residence, or green card, to wait in the United States for their own green cards to be granted.

There are some 80,000 of these family-based green cards allocated every year, but there are currently about 322,000 husbands, wives and children waiting in this category and on average people must wait more than two years to be reunited with their families. In that past that wait could be as long as six years.

The House proposal would allow family members to come to the U.S. one year after they apply for their green cards, but they wouldn't be able to work until they actually got the card. It applies to the families of green card holders who marry after getting their residency permits.

Bruce Morrison, a former Democratic congressman from Connecticut who chaired the House immigration subcommittee and authored a 1990 immigration law, said the bill neither increases the number of green cards nor gives people green cards early. But people "get the most important benefit of being able to live legally in the United States with their spouses."

Morrison, an immigration policy lobbyist who advocates for groups such as American Families United, called the bill a stepping-stone to more comprehensive immigration reform, That Republicans initiated it "to me is a positive gesture that they want to do business on this subject," he said

Megan Whittemore, spokeswoman for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., a key proponent of the STEM Act, said the bill is "family friendly, helping spouses and minor children who would otherwise be separated from their families for extended periods of time."

The bill will be taken up this time under normal procedures requiring only a majority vote, and it is almost certain to pass the Republican-led House. It remains to be seen whether it will engender enough Democratic support to give it momentum as it heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate.

It would give 55,000 green cards a year to doctoral and masters graduates in the STEM fields. The measure, strongly backed by U.S. high-tech companies, would make it easier for people trained in the United States to put their skills to work for American companies rather than non-American competitors.

But the legislation would still eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery Program which gives out a similar 55,000 green cards a year to those from countries, including many in Africa, with traditionally low rates of immigration to the U.S. That prompted the House's Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to all come out against it in September.

The three caucuses said Republicans were trying to increase legal immigration for people they want by ending immigration for people they don't want.

Crystal Williams, executive director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, said the bill is a message from Republicans that "we are here and we are ready to talk about immigration reform."

But she said she doubted it will make much progress in the Senate during the short lame-duck session. People "are now starting to think about broader reform," she said, adding that a limited bill that doesn't increase visas won't get a lot of support.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/house-consider-limited-gop-immigration-bill-141325651.html

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