Hundreds of police protesting a new law that cuts their benefits plunged this small South American nation into chaos on Thursday, shutting down airports and blocking highways in a nationwide strike left citizens and businesses vulnerable to crime.
The rebellious officers fired tear gas and burned tires after taking over barracks in Quito, Guayaquil and other cities. They also set up roadblocks that cutt off highway access to the capital.
Schools shut down in Quito and many businesses closed due to the absence of police protection.
Looting was reported in the capital — where at least two banks were sacked — and in the coastal city Guayaquil. That city’s main newspaper, El Universo, reported assaults on supermarkets and robberies due to the absence of police.
The U.S. Embassy issued a message warning U.S. citizens “of a “nationwide strike by all levels of police, including military police.” It warned them to “stay in their homes or current location, if safe.”
There were no reports of serious violence against the government, but President Rafael Correa was shouted down and pelted with water as he tried to speak with a group of police protesters.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Remembering the Mother of SportsNet’s Reporter Sarah Kustok
Anita Kustok, a teacher in suburban Chicago, was found dead in her home on Wednesday. She was 58. She is the mother of Comcast SportsNet reporter Sarah Kustok and former Northwestern University quarterback Zak Kustok.
Today, she is being remembered as a special teacher who was adored by her students at Central Elementary School in Riverside. “She is a beautiful person with a beautiful heart,”’ said Dr. Janice Limperis, the school’s principal.
“If anyone had a problem, she would find a positive way to look at it. We are devastated here. Her students are inconsolable. It’s like losing a family member.”
Her death has been ruled a homicide, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Police received a call from Palos Community Hospital about 7 a.m. about a woman who was brought to the hospital by a family member and had suffered a gunshot wound to her head. He said she was dead on arrival at the hospital.
Limperis described Kustok as “vivacious” and “outgoing” and said she had been with the school district for seven years. SportsNet released a statement saying, “We are all deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and her family.”
Today, she is being remembered as a special teacher who was adored by her students at Central Elementary School in Riverside. “She is a beautiful person with a beautiful heart,”’ said Dr. Janice Limperis, the school’s principal.
“If anyone had a problem, she would find a positive way to look at it. We are devastated here. Her students are inconsolable. It’s like losing a family member.”
Her death has been ruled a homicide, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Police received a call from Palos Community Hospital about 7 a.m. about a woman who was brought to the hospital by a family member and had suffered a gunshot wound to her head. He said she was dead on arrival at the hospital.
Limperis described Kustok as “vivacious” and “outgoing” and said she had been with the school district for seven years. SportsNet released a statement saying, “We are all deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and her family.”
Mother Of Sports Reporter Sarah Kustok, Found Shot To Death In Home
Chicago-Authorities in suburban Chicago say a teacher whose son is former Northwestern quarterback Zak Kustok and daughter works for Comcast SportsNet was shot to death earlier this week.
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Thursday that the death of Anita Kustok of Orland Park was a homicide. She was pronounced dead Wednesday at Palos Community Hospital from a gunshot wound in the head.
Authorities say the 58-year-old Kustok worked at Central Elementary School in Riverside. Her son led Northwestern to the Big Ten title in 2000. Her daughter, Sarah Kustok, is a Comcast SportsNet reporter.
Police are releasing few details about the case, including where the shooting occurred.
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Thursday that the death of Anita Kustok of Orland Park was a homicide. She was pronounced dead Wednesday at Palos Community Hospital from a gunshot wound in the head.
Authorities say the 58-year-old Kustok worked at Central Elementary School in Riverside. Her son led Northwestern to the Big Ten title in 2000. Her daughter, Sarah Kustok, is a Comcast SportsNet reporter.
Police are releasing few details about the case, including where the shooting occurred.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Victim of Secret Dorm Sex Taping Post Facebook Goodbye
A Rutgers University freshman posted a goodbye message on his Facebook page before jumping to his death after his roommate secretly filmed him during a "sexual encounter" in his dorm room and posted it live on the Internet.
Items belonging to 18-year-old Rutgers student Tyler Clementi were found by the George Washington Bridge last week, according to authorities. Clementi's freshman ID card and driver's license were in the wallet.
Clementi's post on his Facebook page, dated Sept. 22 at 8:42 p.m. read, "Jumping off the gw bridge sorry."
Clementi's body has not been recovered, but police have pulled an unidentified male body from the Hudson River just north of the bridge.
Paul Mainardi, the attorney representing the Clementi family, released a statement confirming Clementi's suicide.
Items belonging to 18-year-old Rutgers student Tyler Clementi were found by the George Washington Bridge last week, according to authorities. Clementi's freshman ID card and driver's license were in the wallet.
Clementi's post on his Facebook page, dated Sept. 22 at 8:42 p.m. read, "Jumping off the gw bridge sorry."
Clementi's body has not been recovered, but police have pulled an unidentified male body from the Hudson River just north of the bridge.
Paul Mainardi, the attorney representing the Clementi family, released a statement confirming Clementi's suicide.
Capt. Sig Hansen backs 'Deadliest Catch' duo
Capt. Sig Hansen, star of Discovery's hit reality series "Deadliest Catch," is breaking his silence on the network's lawsuit against two of his co-stars. Not surprisingly, he's backing fellow captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand.
"I am very surprised that after all we have been through this past year, Discovery would attack Capt. John and Andy like this," Hansen tells The Hollywood Reporter in a written statement, referring to the death in February of co-star Capt. Phil Harris. "I want people to know the captains stand together and me and my brothers support them 100%."
As THR previously reported, the Hillstrands were sued for $3 million by Discovery for failing to finish work on a spinoff special called "Hillstranded," which was to air this fall. The Hillstrands' lawyer Jeff Cohen then fired back with a statement decrying Discovery's attempt to "extort" his clients.
It's unclear whether the Hillstrand brothers, who have participated in five seasons of the Emmy-winning series, will return to the show. King crab season begins in October, and the plan is for Discovery and producer Original Prods. to resume production as usual.
"I am very surprised that after all we have been through this past year, Discovery would attack Capt. John and Andy like this," Hansen tells The Hollywood Reporter in a written statement, referring to the death in February of co-star Capt. Phil Harris. "I want people to know the captains stand together and me and my brothers support them 100%."
As THR previously reported, the Hillstrands were sued for $3 million by Discovery for failing to finish work on a spinoff special called "Hillstranded," which was to air this fall. The Hillstrands' lawyer Jeff Cohen then fired back with a statement decrying Discovery's attempt to "extort" his clients.
It's unclear whether the Hillstrand brothers, who have participated in five seasons of the Emmy-winning series, will return to the show. King crab season begins in October, and the plan is for Discovery and producer Original Prods. to resume production as usual.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Calvin Johnson Touchdown Catch
The Detroit Lions were robbed of a victory Sunday when officials ruled that a late-game catch from Calvin Johnson was not a touchdown due to an obscure rule. Trailing the Bears by five, Johnson reeled in a 25-yard catch to give Detroit the lead with under one minute to go.
While Johnson clearly appeared to have possession of the ball, officials ruled that he did not maintain control long enough. The play was ruled an incompletion, and the Lions were unable to score afterwards.
this the video Calvin Johnson Touchdown Catch:
While Johnson clearly appeared to have possession of the ball, officials ruled that he did not maintain control long enough. The play was ruled an incompletion, and the Lions were unable to score afterwards.
this the video Calvin Johnson Touchdown Catch:
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