Friday, August 31, 2012

China rolling government and steel debt?

Chinese banks are selectively rolling over debts owed by local government financing vehicles (LGFVs), provided that these LGFVs have sustainable cash flow and good collateral, according to?First Financial Daily.

One source from Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC) said that the bank is effectively rolling over and restructuring some of the debts owed by LGFVs so long as the value of the collateral remains above the loan value and that the project is 60% or more completed.? Meanwhile, Bank of Shanghai said they have been rolling over LGFVs debts, and in some cases extending more credits, if the LGFVs in question have sustainable cash flow.

One Shanghai?s LGFV, Shanghai Chengtou, for instance, has recently obtained a RMB20 billion credit line with Bank of Shanghai.? Incidentally, this very LGFV bears the same name of another Shanghai?s LGFV which was reportedly asking banks to roll-over its debts last year?(although last year, they emphatically denied that they have requested any roll-over or attempted default, whatever).

However, the report suggests that as the?China?Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) ordered banks to manage the credit risks of LGFVs, banks are only helping LGFVs which are in good financial condition (such as thsat mentioned above). Meanwhile, LGFVs are turning to the bond market and trusts companies for financing as banks are not as willing as they were to lend. Sources cited in First Financial Daily even said that trusts are currently the biggest source of financing for some LGFVs in Tianjin in others. But as I said,?trust companies?are part of the shadow banking system, and these trust products may turn out to be financed indirectly by banks, sometimes possibly off-balance sheet.? As?local governments are currently pushing out a lot of massive plans for investment projects?to stabilise economic growth, funding requirements will probably increase in the near-future. We believe that as long as the central government is willing to let all these projects to go ahead, banks will remain the key for funding these projects. At the present moment, however, some believe that the massive funding requirement from new projects and repayment of previous loans may force some local governments into borrowing from trusts.

The fact that banks might be rolling over debts is not new.? Early this year,?Financial Times reported?that Chinese banks were asked to roll over debts owed by LGFVs.? In other words, some of these LGFVs which are unable to repay principle on their loans are having maturities extended to avoid becoming non-performing.? The fact that some presumably bad debts are being rolled over instead of being classified as bad debts contributed to the?low non-performing loans ratios at major banks that have announced results, in my view. ?Ultimately, many of the LGFVs will be unable to service their debts no matter what, rolling over debts merely delays the problems of massive non-performing loans from becoming official.

I also read something related from?Yangcheng Evening News?regarding banks possibly rolling over the debts owed by steel companies.? Based on the first half results of these steel companies, besides the fact that short-term loans are all increasing:

? more and more companies? cash flow statement are showing similar numbers for? the items ?debt repayment? and ?cash raised from new loans?, as though old debts were being swapped into new debts.? For example, Magang raised RMB21.92 billion from new loans, and repaid RMB22.59 billion.? Ling Yuan Iron and Steel raised RMB2.8 billion from new loans, and repaid RMB2.93 billion?

Apparently, according to the report, quite a number of steel companies are reporting similar phenomenon where new loans and debt repayments deviated by less than 10%, and it seems that the last time this happened was in 2009.

This is almost anecdotal, thus, take that with a grain of salt.

Source: http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2012/08/china-rolling-government-and-steel-debt/

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China dissident jailed on Yahoo info is freed

BEIJING ? A Chinese dissident imprisoned for 10 years on a state subversion conviction supported by evidence from Web portal Yahoo was released early Friday after completing his term, his wife said.

The American Internet company drew strong condemnation from U.S. lawmakers and rights advocates for cooperating with Chinese authorities in prosecuting dissidents and a well-known journalist. The company later apologized and settled a lawsuit with the families involved for an undisclosed amount.

Wang Xiaoning?s wife, Yu Ling, said in a phone interview that her husband had been released before dawn Friday by the Beijing No. 2 Prison. She had been earlier told she could meet Wang at the prison gate but he was released several hours early and taken to their home.

Yu said the conditions of his release meant he could not speak to the media. She said Wang appeared to be in good health, but would go for a medical check soon.

"We?re happy that the family is together again," Yu said. The couple has a son.

Wang was detained in September 2002 and later sentenced for "incitement to subvert state power" ? a vaguely defined charge frequently used to punish political critics. Wang distributed pro-democracy writings by e-mail and through Yahoo Groups.

A former engineer in China?s weapons industry, Wang had been detained previously for his political activities following the June 4, 1989, military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing?s Tiananmen Square.

Rights groups said that passages from writings cited at his trial in 2003 included: "Without a multiparty system, free elections and separation of powers, any political reform is fraudulent."

A lawsuit Wang and others filed in the United States showed that Yahoo?s wholly owned subsidiary based in Hong Kong gave police information linking Wang to his anonymous e-mails and other political writings he posted online.

Yahoo could not immediately be reached for comment.

The case raised questions about whether Internet companies should cooperate with governments that deny freedom of speech and frequently crack down on journalists. It also has been the subject of congressional hearings in the United States, where lawmakers accused the company of collaborating with an oppressive communist regime.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Samsung 22-inch Transparent Showcase Panel eyes-on at IFA 2012

Samsung 22inch Transparent Showcase Panel eyeson

What's the future of advertising? If Samsung has any say so, it's going to be transparent showcase displays. Here at IFA 2012, the company demoed one such 22-inch, fishbowl-like case outfitted with a see-through front panel capable of transmitting video imagery, in addition to hosting a physical product within. The glass enclosure's no mere dummy unit, as it's also outfitted with speakers, a built-in PC, LED strip and offers the option to include a touch screen. To highlight just what this kit's capable of, a looped Gucci ad played on its front screen, transitioning from near solid to completely transparent. It's really something that needs to be seen IRL, but take a tour of the gallery below to get a glimpse of what's to come.

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Vegan Like Me No. 17 | Jersey City Vegan

Vegan Like Me aims to profile fellow vegans, from all walks of life from everywhere in the world! We?ve all been beginners and I think its important for folks to hear people?s stories in order to motivate themselves to keep going. This feature is intended to do just that. If you are vegan and would like to participate, get in touch with me and I?ll be sure to send our questionnaire along to you.

Name:? Nicole Graziano

Nicole, vegan 3 and a half years

Where do you live?? Northampton, MA

How long have you been vegan? ??3 and a half years?

What inspired you to take on a plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) diet? ??I have been vegetarian since I was 8 years old.? As a kid, I simply thought it was ?really weird? to eat animals, so I stopped. ?My parents dealt with it just fine, and I was a healthy teenager. ?I was vegan for a short time in my early 20s as a result of being immersed in the NJ hardcore scene.? Truthfully, though-I didn?t fully understand the reasons for being vegan, so eventually I reverted back to eating dairy and eggs. ?Later, in my mid 30s, my boyfriend stumbled upon Colleen Patrick Goudreau?s Vegetarian Food for Thought podcast because we were very interested in veg. cooking, and we both listened. ?Little did I know that after listening to just three of these podcasts, my choices and diet would be forever changed.? I am embarrassed to admit that until listening to Colleen?s words, I had no idea that cows did not readily give milk and had to be impregnated in order to do so.? It was all I needed to hear, and I became vegan the very next day after hearing her speak the horrific truths of the dairy and egg industries.? My boyfriend also decided to become vegan just a few days later.? We?ve been much more at peace and healthier ever since!?

What do you love most about being vegan?? ?I was pleasantly surprised by the 15 pound weight loss I experienced after becoming vegan and have found that I don?t gain a pound on a vegan diet no matter what I eat.? This is fortunate, as I love vegan food.? I also feel that my vegan diet has halted the aging process for me.? I?m 38 and feel better and more energetic than I ever have before.? It just keeps getting better.? Also, as a food lover, I also really love scouting out vegan restaurants and recipes. ?But, what I most love about being vegan is knowing that I am doing my absolute best to ensure that no harm comes to any animals.? I feel much more at peace and in line with my belief system as a result of my food choices.?

What three items do you always have in your pantry?? ?Nutritional yeast is a must for us. ?I LOVED parmesan cheese before becoming vegan, and nutritional yeast mixed with nuts and sea salt is a fine substitute.? I also think that some wonderful sauces can be made with tahini and miso, and I make a delicious macaroni and cheese with these ingredients that could fool anyone.? Perhaps most importantly, we always have a bunch of fresh, local vegetables on hand as a result of our summer and winter farm shares.? We love coming up with new recipes for whatever we receive each week.?

What is your favorite vegan comfort food?? ?It?s hard to name just one, but I really do love pastas with creamy sauces.? We do wonders with nutritional yeast, fresh herbs, vegetable broth, white wine, and soy milk.? I?ve been enjoying quinoa pasta lately as a healthy alternative. ?I also really love making different nut cheeses.? They?re delicious!?

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about taking on a plant-based (vegan) diet?? ?I would tell them to go for it and explain that when I did, I never looked back, not even for a second.? It?s the best decision I have ever made, and I can smile every day knowing that I am doing what I can to help my health, animals, and the environment. ?I?d also tell them to visit a local farm sanctuary and find out what happens to animals whose bodies and secretions are used for food.? After educating themselves and meeting the animals, they?re most likely to go come to veganism naturally.?

Do you find anything difficult about being vegan?? ?I have never experienced any difficulty being vegan in terms of finding delicious, satisfying food.? I do tend to sometimes struggle though when friends and family know the truth about how animals are treated and still remain omnivores or vegetarians rather than vegan.? When this happens, I try to remember that it took me a long time to come to veganism, and I try my best to practice acceptance.? Thanksgiving is a tough holiday for me especially because I absolutely adore turkeys.? I got a chance to hang out with a few at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary and was amazed and impressed by their personalities and gentleness.?

Any other comments you or words of wisdom you would like to add?? ?We also have two vegan dogs, as well an occassional foster dog who all seem very happy and healthy.?

I can totally relate to Nicole?s sentiments about Thanksgiving.? Over the course of this year, I have become very close with a turkey at WFAS named Beatrice? I am not looking forward to the holiday this year, particularly because I know how awesome these creatures are.? However, I am looking forward to celebrating them at the annual ThanksLiving?celebration at WFAS!? And that is what is important to me.? Tickets go on sale this weekend and they sell out like hotcakes!?

Source: http://jerseycityvegan.com/2012/08/30/vegan-like-me-no-17/

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa: Expecting!


Some major life changes are on the way for Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa.

About six months after the couple announced its engagement, sources now confirm Rose is pregnant with her first child!

"Amber and Wiz unexpectedly got pregnant, but they're really happy to be starting a family together," a source close to the tandem tells Radar Online. "As a model she's used to having a thin waist, so this is going to be an adjustment for her."

It's true. She will also need to be responsible for the care and well-being of a tiny human being.

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa Photo

Rose famously dated Kanye West prior to Khalifa and is reportedly expecting to give birth in January. She and her fiance may move their wedding up to October as a result.

It will be the first child for both and we send Amber and Wiz our very best wishes.

[Photo: WENN.com]

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Blue Jays?beat Yankees, Sabathia

By HOWIE RUMBERG

AP Sports Writer

Associated Press Sports

updated 5:33 p.m. ET Aug. 29, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) - Yunel Escobar got a much-needed break last week when he took three days off for the birth of his child.

It's made all the difference.

Escobar hit a two-run homer, three doubles and drove in five runs as Toronto beat the New York Yankees 8-5 Wednesday, ending CC Sabathia's five years of dominance over the Blue Jays.

The light-hitting shortstop went 15 games without getting more than a single before he went on the paternity list. In the four games back he has six for extra bases.

"At the time of the birth he was a little frustrated with how he was performing but that three-day break allowed him to relax and come back with a more positive mindset," injured slugger Jose Bautista said, translating for Escobar.

Escobar had a go-ahead RBI double in the third. His homer against Sabathia in the sixth gave the Blue Jays the lead again and his two-run double off Joba Chamberlain in the ninth helped secure Toronto's first series win since July 27-29. The five RBIs matched a career high for Escobar.

J.A. Happ (3-1) overcame a season-high five walks, including an intentional pass of Derek Jeter to load the bases with one out in the fourth inning, for the Blue Jays' second win in 10 games.

"He feels like anything positive that happens to the club is going to be welcome right now," Escobar said. "He feels like winning a series on the road against a club like the Yankees that's definitely a positive and he hopes it can help bring up team morale a little bit."

The Yankees made three errors in losing for the sixth time in nine games. Their inability to win consecutive games for the first time since sweeping Texas three in a row Aug. 13-15 has hurt them in the standings. New York's lead in the AL East would dwindle to 2 1/2 half games if Baltimore wins later Wednesday. June 24 was the last time anyone was that close.

"We didn't play well, that's the bottom line," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "We had chances offensively: didn't get it done. We had chances defensively: didn't get it done."

Four Blue Jays relievers combined to hold New York to a run and four doubles over four innings. Brandon Lyon opened the eighth by giving up consecutive doubles to pinch-hitter Raul Ibanez and Russell Martin, whose grounder bounced high off third base to make it 6-5.

Colby Rasmus, a late-game entrant, made a diving catch on Ichiro Suzuki's sinking liner and Lyon struck out Eric Chavez and got Jeter, with the crowd chanting his name, to fly out to right.

Casey Janssen pitched a perfect ninth for his 17th save after blowing an opportunity in the ninth inning Monday night.

"Today epitomized a game in which we had contributions from a number of guys," manager John Farrell said.

Sabathia (13-4) was undefeated over his last nine starts against Toronto - 8-0 with a 2.48 ERA - since the beginning of his Cy Young Award season of 2007 with Cleveland.

In his second outing since coming off the disabled list, the big lefty was hurt by third baseman Jayson Nix's fielding error in the third inning that led to three unearned runs. Escobar's eighth homer in the sixth made it 5-4 and came after right fielder Andruw Jones made a diving catch on Adam Lind's liner but lost the ball as he rolled over his glove. Jones tried to sell the catch by holding up the ball - flashing a sneaky grin - but the umpires weren't buying it.

Toronto added a run on a squeeze play in the eighth with Jeff Mathis batting and Escobar on third after he led off with his second double.

Sabathia gave up at least five runs for the sixth time this year. He struck out eight in seven innings.

"It's definitely disappointing," Sabathia said. "It's all my fault, obviously."

Jones and Curtis Granderson drove in runs after Jeter led off the first with a single and Nick Swisher walked. Granderson added a two-run double in the third to give the Yankees a 4-3 lead after Happ walked two and threw a wild pitch.

In the fourth he got himself in trouble again, starting off the inning by walking Nix and giving up a double to Suzuki. With one out, Happ gave Jeter an intentional free pass with Swisher, batting .367 over his last 21 games, due up.

Happ struck out Swisher and Robinson Cano.

"It wanted to try to get ahead, try to stay with my strengths," Happ said about facing them.

Happ pitched a quick fifth and was done for the day, having allowed four hits and four runs. He struck out six. It was Happ's second win against the Yankees since coming over in a trade with Houston on July 20.

NOTES: The Ugandan Little League team, the first squad from Africa to make it to the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa., visited with the Yankees before the game. The boys met Jeter and Mariano Rivera. They were given a clubhouse tour by Girardi, including the players-only facilities, and watched batting practice from the dugout. In the first innings, they also helped the Bleacher Creatures do the "roll call" in the first inning. ... The Blue Jays play Tampa Bay. RHP Carlos Villanueva (6-4) starts for Toronto on Thursday. LHP Matt Moore starts for the Rays. ... The Yankees have a day off then play the Orioles.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Video: Obesity raises risk of breast cancer recurrence, study says



>>> as we've said there's a story in the news tonight about breast cancer , a new study that shows definitively weight is an important risk factor in determining if a woman will suffer a recurrence, and as many doctors have insisted, losing weight after diagnosis can lead to better outcomes all around. our report on all of it tonight from our chief medical editor, dr. nancy snyderman .

>> reporter: breast cancer strikes almost 300,000 women a year. while cure rates have improved over the last 20 years, increasingly doctors are focusing on a certain group of women who don't fare as well as others.

>> there's a clear connection between obesity at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis and an increased risk of occurrence of breast cancer .

>> reporter: dr. joseph sparano is an oncologist who specializes in breast cancer at montefior einstein center for cancer care in new york and is a lead researcher of today's study which focuses on the most common type of breast cancer .

>> we've known for a long time obesity is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer but what this study shows is that risk is there even if patients get optimal therapy.

>> reporter: even after ruling out problems like heart disease , diabetes, kidney and liver disease , being clinically obese with a body mass index over 30 is an independent risk factor . the fat causes changes with insulin,est row estrogen and inflammation and serve as fuel for cancer cells . the study looked at almost 7,000 women with stage one to three breast cancer who required chemotherapy as part of their treatment. women who were obese when diagnosed had a 30% higher risk of recurrence and almost a 50% higher risk of death than women of normal weight.

>> reducing weight could have an effect in terms of reducing the risk of recurrence.

>> reporter: experts say even a weight loss as little as six pounds can make a difference. in one study, leading to a 25% reduction in the risk of recurrence, which can be comparable to the treatment with chemotherapy. dr. nancy snyderman , nbc news, new york.

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Whilst it is important to go out with your kids, you normally have to set aside some time yourself. This permits you the maintain your personal identification, along with that of as a mother or father.

You need to by no means smoke indoors in case you have kids. In reality, this can be time to merely stop smoking for your sake of your health insurance and your child?s. Breathing secondhand smoke may be just like damaging as cigarette smoking. Asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and also other respiratory ailments tend to be more widespread in youngsters who inhale in 2nd-hand light up.

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Real estate has emerged as one of the most appealing investment areas for domestic as well as foreign investors.?With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. In fact it has evolved into several distinct fields like ? valuation services, brokerage, development of property, property management, real estate marketing, etc.

With attractive pricing and innovation in construction technology and variety of designs, NRIs are taking a fresh look at India as a unique market in which they can invest. FDI flows into housing and real estate in April-March 2011-12 stood at US$ 731 million, according to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). In fact, housing and real estate sector including Cineplex, multiplex, integrated townships and commercial complexes etc, attracted a cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) worth US$ 11,168 million from April 2000 to April 2012.

Despite the turmoil that followed the global financial crisis, the Indian real estate sector has remained buoyant and attractive to both foreign and domestic investors due to the robust domestic driven demand.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2011 aims to establish a Regulatory Authority and an Appellate Tribunal to regulate, control and promote planned and healthy development and construction, sale, transfer and management of colonies, residential buildings, apartments and other similar properties. Once implemented it is likely to pave the way for a fairer and more transparent scenario.

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5. History of real estate
6. Overview of Real Estate laws of India
6.1. The Indian Contract Act, 1872
6.2. Transfer of Property Act, 1882
6.3. The Indian Easements Act, 1882
6.4. The Indian Stamp Act, 1899
6.5. The Registration Act, 1908
6.6. The Land Acquisition Act, 1894
6.7. The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Bill, 2011
6.8. Draft Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill, 2011
6.9. Rent Control Act
6.10. Property Tax
6.11. FDI guidelines for real estate
6.12. Income Tax
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Milford, MA - Real Estate Sales and Statistics (August) | Real Estate ...

The Milford, MA Homes For Sale Market Report


Milford was a super-heated market this spring. Breakout numbers here. Watch the Hot Seller Index (red line)jump along with the sales (yellow line).

Simply a monster spring for sellers in Milford. Buyers found it much tougher than at any time we've been tracking Milford, as Milford posts an HSI above 100 for the first time. We see all the basic hallmarks of a strong market: declining numbers of homes for sale, an average market time for solds under 100 Days, and rising $/sq foot, as it jumped $8 to $138. Milford still presents a lot of value at this price point, but with so little inventory left, it will be hard to find houses that don't need a lot of work or aren't really overpriced.

As a side note, the backlog of foreclosures and short-sales, which were previously putting pressure on $/sq foot and prices in general, seems to be abating, as the numbers are way down in this report. Foreclosures go from 8 to 3, and short-sales from 16 to 11. Still a lot of short-sale for so few active properties, but that will just make the market feel tighter. Sellers, if you're looking to sell your house in Milford, the fall could be a great market for you!! These numbers suggest there are plenty of buyers still looking.

Milford, MA Real Estate For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data


  • There are 82 homes listed as For Sale.
  • There have been 143 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 92 homes sold in the last 3 months.
  • There was an Average Market Time of 97 days for just SOLD homes.
  • There is an Average Market Time of 131 days of the homes For Sale.
  • The Dollars paid per Square Foot in Milford is $138 (vs. $130 )
  • There was an Average Sold Price of $256, 752 for sold homes.
  • Milford, MA has 3 properties (vs. 8) advertised as lender owned/foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
  • Milford, MA has 11 properties (vs. 16) advertised as a shortsale is going to be needed by lender .
  • Milford ?Hot Seller Index? (HSI): 108 Last Report: 88

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS.

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Test predicts hair and eye colour

Scientists have developed a forensic test that can predict both the hair and eye colour of a possible suspect using DNA left at a crime scene.

The team that developed the test says it could provide valuable leads in cases where perpetrators cannot be identified through DNA profiling.

The Hirisplex system could allow investigators to narrow down a large group of possible suspects.

Details appear in the journal Forensic Science International: Genetics.

Predicting phenotypes - outward traits such as hair colour or eye colour - from DNA information is an emerging field in forensics.

An important current approach, known as genetic profiling, involves comparing crime scene DNA with that from a suspect or with a profile stored in a database.

But this relies on the person either being among a pool of suspects identified by the police or having their profile in a DNA database.

Tools such as Hirisplex could be useful in those cases where the perpetrator is completely unknown to the authorities, said Prof Manfred Kayser, who led the study.

He said the test "includes the 24 currently best eye and hair colour predictive DNA markers. In its design we took care that the test can cope with the challenges of forensic DNA analysis such as low amounts of material."

Prof Kayser, from Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, added: "The test is very sensitive and produces complete results on even smaller DNA amounts than usually used for forensic DNA profiling."

He told BBC News that the journal article described everything needed to establish the test in a forensic lab, but that the team was also in touch with industry regarding their knowledge about hair and eye colour prediction.

The test system includes the six DNA markers previously used in a test for eye colour known as Irisplex, combining them with predictive markers for hair.

In the study, the authors used Hirisplex to predict hair colour phenotypes in a sample drawn from three European populations.

On average, their prediction accuracy was 69.5% for blonde hair, 78.5% for brown, 80% for red and 87.5% for black hair colour.

Analysis on worldwide DNA samples suggested the results were similar regardless of a person's geographic ancestry.

The team was also able to determine, with a prediction accuracy of about 86%, whether a brown-eyed, black haired person was of non-European versus European origin (excluding some nearby areas such as the Middle East).

The findings were also outlined at the sixth European Academy of Forensic Science conference in The Hague this week.

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Friday, August 24, 2012

NYPD Disciplines Officers Over Controversial Facebook Posts

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The New York City Police Department has disciplined 17 officers for what some say were racially charged posts on Facebook during last year's West Indian American Day Parade.

Four of the officers face pending departmental trials.

Six others were hit with command disciplines, usually resulting in about 10 docked vacation days.

The rest received less severe punishments.

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly launched an investigation after he says at least 20 negative comments about the parade were posted to Facebook.

One poster wrote, "Maybe next year they should have it on Rikers Island."

The New York Civil Liberties says government employees have a right to free speech in their private lives.

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