AIBA drops some referees, judges after scoring controversy
Olympic boxing's governing body has removed some judges and referees from the Rio Games after a controversy over fight de... moreAIBA drops some referees, judges after scoring controversy
Olympic boxing's governing body has removed some judges and referees from the Rio Games after a controversy over fight decisions.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) said in a statement that it had reviewed all decisions in the 239 bouts to date and found "less than a handful" were not at the level expected.
"The concerned referees and judges will no longer officiate at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," it said, adding that the results of all bouts would stand.
The judging was thrown into the spotlight this week when Irish and U.S. boxers protested they had been 'robbed' in quarter-final fights.
Irish world champion bantamweight Michael Conlan went on an expletive-laden rant on live television after losing to Russian Vladimir Nikitin.
He told reporters he would never fight again in any AIBA-organized competition and sent a message to the official Twitter channel of Russian president Vladimir Putin saying: "Hey Vlad. How much did they charge you bro?".... less
...or should he better release them himself while able to control how they are presented?! It would give him time for some crisis management, and maybe have the disturbance closed ... more...or should he better release them himself while able to control how they are presented?! It would give him time for some crisis management, and maybe have the disturbance closed down before Election Day.
For example there have been 8 Benghazi investigations. SO FAR. Did Congress have a budget? Who gave permission to have 8 investigations? Isn't redundancy expensive? There have bee... moreFor example there have been 8 Benghazi investigations. SO FAR. Did Congress have a budget? Who gave permission to have 8 investigations? Isn't redundancy expensive? There have been at least 60 times Congress took a vote to repeal the ACHA . At what cost? Will there be more? Who audits the amount of money spent by Congress for its own activities? Does Congress have a blank check for whatever it decides it wants to do but has a tight budget or not budget for anything else in which it has no dog in the fight? less
Who gives approval to form a committee, schedule hearings and interview people? Who decides who is the chairman? Can they self-appoint or are votes needed to elect who is gonna hea... moreWho gives approval to form a committee, schedule hearings and interview people? Who decides who is the chairman? Can they self-appoint or are votes needed to elect who is gonna head up the investigation? Are there tests to determine if the investigation has a solid legal and defensible basis or are witch hunts perfectly acceptable?
With me, it's being able to jump out of a swimming pool without using the steps, I went yesterday to a pool and could still do it while watching men 30 years my junior taking the s... moreWith me, it's being able to jump out of a swimming pool without using the steps, I went yesterday to a pool and could still do it while watching men 30 years my junior taking the steps, made me feel damn good! Whoa!!!
Apparently it is illegal to SECRETLY lobby legislators in America to benefit foreign powers who are paying you to do so. If you register and the government KNOWS you are doing so ... moreApparently it is illegal to SECRETLY lobby legislators in America to benefit foreign powers who are paying you to do so. If you register and the government KNOWS you are doing so is there no problem? How many American citizens are servicing/serving foreign governments vis a vis lobbying Congress on their behalf to do whatever will benefit their clients? Is that what a patriotic citizen would do? Are there many of them? Is that an honorable profession? Would you do so?
So... Are you? How about you love? *crossing my fingers*
You know the drill, quiz lovers take part, quiz haters stay away. Enjoy and have fun. The results are all at own risk. Don... moreSo... Are you? How about you love? *crossing my fingers*
You know the drill, quiz lovers take part, quiz haters stay away. Enjoy and have fun. The results are all at own risk. Don't send your loved one complaining to me IF you got the wrong answer.
Souls comes in shapes. What's yours? You know the drill. Take part if you like these kind of quizzes. Don't if you don't find any fun in them. This one is for you, Lucia. I hope yo... moreSouls comes in shapes. What's yours? You know the drill. Take part if you like these kind of quizzes. Don't if you don't find any fun in them. This one is for you, Lucia. I hope you'll enjoy it. :-)
Note to the 'usual suspects': please don't kill the messenger here. I WANT to treat this as a serious discussion.
In Atheism We Distrust: Scientific American
Atheists are one of... moreNote to the 'usual suspects': please don't kill the messenger here. I WANT to treat this as a serious discussion.
In Atheism We Distrust: Scientific American
Atheists are one of the most disliked groups in America. Only 45 percent of Americans say they would vote for a qualified atheist presidential candidate, and atheists are rated as the least desirable group for a potential son-in-law or daughter-in-law to belong to. Will Gervais at the University of British Columbia recently published a set of looking at why atheists are so disliked. His conclusion: It comes down to trust. less
Sorry, that was the details. Darn, I screwed up again. Well next time I'll put the details in the proper detail arena. Thank you for being patient. Yours truly,Moi.
Whether it was overall, from abuse, from work, in a relationship or growing up... did you overcome it, and if so, how did you not identify with what 'happened ' to you?
