Arizona police officials warned officers not to use race or ethnicity when enforcing the state's new immigration law

PHOENIX Arizona police officials warned officers not to use race or ethnicity when enforcing the state’s new immigration law, saying that the country is watching their every move.In a new training video released Thursday, the officials said opponents of the law may secretly videotape officers making traffic stops, trying to ensnare them and prove that they’re racially profiling Hispanics.”Without a doubt, we’re going to be accused of racial profiling no matter what we do on this,” Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor tells officers on the video from Arizona’s police licensing board. The video is designed to teach officers how to determine when they can ask a person for proof they’re in the country legally.Officers can consider that someone doesn’t speak English well, is wearing several layers of clothing in a hot climate or is hanging out in an area where illegal immigrants are known to look for work, according to the video.

They can take into account that a person doesn’t have identification, tried to run away, is traveling in an overcrowded vehicle, or seems out of place and unfamiliar with the area.But the stakes for making a mistake are high: Officers can be fired if they start asking questions because of a person’s race, then lie about it later, the video warns.”It is also clear that the actions of Arizona officers will never come under this level of scrutiny again,” said Lyle Mann, executive director of the training agency. “Each and every one of you will now carry the reputation for the entire Arizona law enforcement community with you every day.

“Arizona’s law, sparked by anger over a surging population of illegal immigrants in the border state, generally requires officers enforcing another law to question a person’s immigration status if there’s a reasonable suspicion that the person is in the country illegally.Officers are told that the law applies only to a stop, detention or arrest – not when a person flags down an officer. Police are not required to ask crime victims or witnesses about their status, and anyone who shows a valid Arizona driver’s license is presumed to be in the country legally.The law restricts the use of race, color or national origin as the basis for triggering immigration questions.

But civil rights groups and some police officials argue that officers will still assume that illegal immigrants look Hispanic.Arizona’s 460,000 illegal immigrants are almost all Hispanic. Yet Arizona also has nearly 2 million Hispanics who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, about 30 percent of the state’s population.In the training video, an expert advises officers to ask themselves whether they’d reach the same conclusion about a Hispanic person’s immigration status if the subject were white or black.”If any officer goes into a situation with a previous mindset that one race or one ethnicity is not equal to another’s, then they have no business being a law enforcement officer in this state,” Arizona Police Association president Brian Livingston says in the video.

The video and supporting paperwork will be sent to all 170 Arizona police agencies.Police bosses will decide the best way to teach their forces. There is no requirement that all 15,000 Arizona police officers complete the training before the law takes effect July 29.Gov. Jan Brewer ordered the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to develop the training when she signed the law April 23.Opponents have challenged the measure as unconstitutional and have asked that a federal court block it from taking effect. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton plans to hear arguments on the request later this month.

President Barack Obama on Thursday called the law an understandable byproduct of public frustration with the government’s inability to tighten the system, but also said it is ill-conceived, divisive and would put undue pressure on local authorities.

The law was passed in part with the lobbying muscle of unions representing rank-and-file police officers who argued that they should be allowed to arrest illegal immigrants they come across.It was opposed by police bosses who worried it would be expensive to implement and would destroy the trust they’ve developed in Hispanic neighborhoods. (AP)

Wayne Rooney for help Liverpool. Manchester United striker's wish to have the Reds tackle their toughest opponents, Chelsea

Wayne Rooney for help Liverpool. Manchester United striker’s wish to have the Reds tackle their toughest opponents, Chelsea. Incidentally the Reds and the Reds will face each other on May 1 next. Because, if the Red can beat Si Si Blue then MU has a chance to overtake the top of the standings. Moreover, at the same time, MU ‘only’ middle of the board will face the team, Sunderland.

“We need the Chelsea slips, so hopefully Liverpool or Wigan (opponents Chelsea in the 38th week) can help us,” Rooney said quoted from Manchester Evening News, Tuesday, April 27th 2010. “Liverpool is a club rich in history. I am sure they want to win just as their efforts to Europa League,” added Rooney is the name of European competition which was followed by the Reds.

MU currently sits at number two standings with 79 points. Just one point less than Chelsea who were at the top of the standings. Last weekend, the Red Devils actually had time to shift the position of Carlo Ancelotti’s foster children. However, only 24 hours later, the Blues return coup Red Devils after shave Stoke City 7-0.

When Chelsea in the final two games to face Liverpool and Wigan, Manchester counted only face a lesser opponent. In addition to Sunderland at the weekend 37, MU will serve on the Stoke City last weekend at Old Trafford Is another story which is still struggling with the Reds sitting at number four the final standings. With this position, Steven Gerrard and his friends could go back competing in the Champions League as well as strengthen its position as a member of the Big Four – in addition to Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. “We just want to win the final two games. If Liverpool and Wigan can help, we would be very happy,” said Rooney.

FIFA says 100,000 World Cup tickets have been sold in the first 24 hours of the final phase

JOHANNESBURG FIFA says 100,000 World Cup tickets have been sold in the first 24 hours of the final phase, and the semifinals and final are sold out.So far, 29 of the 64 matches are sold out. That includes all games in the coastal cities of Cape Town and Durban.

The scores of football fans have dwindled and queues were moving much faster on the second day of the over-the-counter sales phase for the 2010 FIFA world Cup tickets.

Following yesterday’s chaos at ticketing centres countrywide, better organisation and a more reliable systems led to fewer problems. “We have managed to organise things properly and set up a numerical system, so we have managed to organise things fairly smoothly,” says Jess Constant from FIFA Ticketing.

However, some fans are still of the opinion that the process takes too long. Some fans got to the ticket station early in the morning and by noon were still in queues, while others decided to leave. FIFA says the delays are caused by buyers who are indecisive.

More than 100 00 tickets have been sold since yesterday – 12 000 of those to the international market. The Local Organising Committee’s Danny Jordaan expects between 250 000 and 300 000 foreign visitors for the initial stage of the tournament. But a second wave of tourist during the latter stages can not be ruled out.

“When the big teams of Europe make it through to the semi-finals and the finals, fans don’t ask questions anymore. The fans will get the money to travel and make it here to support their team. So over the period you will see still an increased number of people coming to the World Cup,” says Jordaan.

Meanwhile, the cheaper category 4 tickets are currently unavailable, but should be available again at Shoprite/Checkers outlets from Monday.

FIFA ticketing subcommittee chairman Horst Schmidt said Friday “we are very pleased with the interest and with the latest figures.”The final ticket batch was released Thursday, and fans in South Africa could buy over the counter for the first time. However, there were technical problems with the ticketing systems.Police were called to at least three centers to calm angry fans who faced lengthy delays. (AP)

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR has been handed a four-match ban for his red card at Stoke

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR has been handed a four-match ban for his red card at Stoke. The Manchester City striker was dismissed after hitting defender Ryan Shawcross with a flailing arm as Roberto Mancini’s men crashed out of the FA Cup on Tuesday. Although it was Adebayor’s first red of the season, the FA have given the 25-year-old an extra one-game suspension because it is the second time he has been found guilty of violent conduct. He was suspended for three games in September after TV footage showed him stamping on Robin van Persie during City’s 4-2 win over Arsenal at Eastlands.

Tottenham vs wigan 3- 0

Tottenham thrashed the Latics 9-1 in November, he opened the scoring here when he was a yard offside. Then the England striker left the stage clear for forgotten man Roman Pavlyuchenko to wrap up the points.The Russian’s two goals guaranteed Spurs leapt up to fourth place in the Premier League after starting the match in seventh – underlining just how tight the battle for the final Champions League spot has become. Defoe struck on 27 minutes. Peter Crouch released Niko Kranjcar, who teed the ball up neatly for the overlapping Gareth Bale. Bale had timed his run to perfection but there was no doubt Defoe had gone too soon. And after sliding in to poke the ball past Chris Kirkland he gave a guilty look across to the touchline. But the linesman’s flag stayed down, to the amazement of the home defenders. Defoe’s latest effort meant he had supplied every one of Tottenham’s last six goals in all competitions.

Pavlyuchenko, who was almost on his way to Lokomotiv Moscow in the transfer window, could argue he showed boss Harry Redknapp he does have other options. He certainly made the most of a rare outing after replacing Defoe 17 minutes from time. He added a cool finish to fellow sub Luka Modric’s surging run on 84 minutes and a couple of minutes into stoppage time he hooked home the rebound after Kirkland had blocked his point-blank header. Kirkland may have had to pick the ball out of his net a dozen times in two matches against Spurs but he kept his side in with a shout until Pavlyuchenko’s late double. The former England keeper made a terrific save from Defoe and then spread himself to deny Crouch. Spurs defied the bog-like playing surface to produce some sparkling football and also showed a willingness to roll up their sleeves, something that has not always been a feature of their play.Wigan were still aggrieved over Defoe’s opener long after the final whistle. But they need to stop feeling sorry for themselves if they are to get out of trouble.

They rarely threatened to peg Spurs back, although Heurelho Gomes produced an acrobatic save to tip over a Hugo Rodallega drive in the first half and Charles N’Zogbia was not too far away with a curling effort. The Latics have now managed just one win in their last 12 Premier League matches – at Wolves – and are only two points clear of the drop zone. The shocking state of their pitch, churned up by the onset of the new rugby league season, has not helped a side that likes to play passing football. They will dig it up on Friday and have it re-laid. Maybe Spurs would like to have the old turf sent down to London…

DREAM TEAM RATINGS

STAR MAN – GARETH BALE (Tottenham)

WIGAN: Kirkland 6, Melchiot 6, Caldwell 5, Scharner 7, Diame 5, Figueroa 6, Thomas 5 (Moses 6), McCarthy 6, N’Zogbia 5, Moreno 6 (Sinclair 5), Rodallega 7. Subs not used: Stojkovic, Watson, Scotland, Gomez, Boyce. Booked: Diame, McCarthy, Figueroa.

TOTTENHAM: Gomes 6, Corluka 6, Dawson 7, Bale 9, King 6 (Bassong 6), Bentley 6, Huddlestone 7, Palacios 6, Kranjcar 6 (Modric 7), Crouch 5, Defoe 7 (Pavlyuchenko 8). Subs not used: Alnwick, Kaboul, Gudjohnsen, Rose. Booked: Bentley, Defoe, Dawson, Huddlestone.

FIFA's medical conference this weekend ahead of the World Cup in South Africa

SUN CITY, South Africa  FIFA is concerned that players at the World Cup could use undetectable stimulants derived from traditional African medicines that aren’t currently banned substances.FIFA medical committee chairman Michel D’Hooghe told The Associated Press on Sunday he wants the World Anti-Doping Agency to analyze some African plants that could give athletes an unfair advantage.

D’Hooghe says he became aware of the extent of the issue at FIFA’s medical conference this weekend ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, which starts June 11.South African team doctor Ntlopi Mogoru says the plants, usually found in tropical African countries like Ghana, can produce steroid byproducts that are not on WADA’s list and aren’t picked up in doping tests.(AP)

Juventus has risen. Is a brand-new coach Alberto Zaccheroni capable of carrying Bianconeri won two successive victories

Bologna Juventus has risen. Is a brand-new coach Alberto Zaccheroni capable of carrying Bianconeri won two successive victories.Genoa became the first victim of malignancy Juventus. When that Alessandro Del Piero et al managed to win 3-2. After Genoa, turn Amesterdam beaten Ajax 2-1 in Amsterdam Arena.”In the last three weeks, we get a little relief. We have struggled to fight back to the desired position, “said Zaccheroni Reporting tribalfootball, Sunday (21/2/2010).Juventus will face host Bologna at Stadio Dall’Ara, tonight. However, aware that the game Zaccheroni team said Franco Colomba not be underestimated his men.

“Since I first came, we always face a team whose performance was good. After Lazio, we are faced with Livorno, Genoa and the last Ajax, “said Zaccheroni.”Now turn to Bologna we had to face. After playing a draw against Verona and Milan, they were able to embarrass hosts Fiorentina and Livorno, “said Ciro Ferrara’s successor.

Liverpool win in Europe

David Ngog goals in 81 minutes to save face Liverpool in the European League against Unirea Urzinceni. Liverpool appear disappointing against Romanian club which lasted tactics that seemed intended to force the game ended the series in this first leg. With Romania’s tactics Liverpool were deservedly dominate the control of the ball, but the Premier League club failed mejebol English teams goals and not much room to create chances. However, when the game getting closer to the end of Ryan Babel bait players wearing Unirea, Daniel Pacheco, thus leading to the ball which then Ngog menanduknya the goal from close range. Champions League A few seconds later Steven Gerrard nearly added a goal for Liverpool but the kick inches wide of the goalpost.The second goal could have a favorable position Liverpool as a whole played poorly in this game.

Liverpool competed in European competition this second class for the first time since 2004 that are excluded from the Champions League and manager Rafael Benitez promised to be more serious with a strong team down in the match against Unirea Urzinceni. European League is the most obvious opportunity for Liverpool to win the title this season and any club fans show their support with approximately 40 thousand spectators present at Anfield to watch. With this victory Liverpool were in a position more favorable in the second leg will take place next week in the cage opposite. However, before the club faces tough opponent in the Premier League with a visit to Manchester City in a game that will greatly affect the final position in the standings since both clubs hoping to occupy the fourth place to get out of the Champions League the next season.

Prediction for Everton vs Manchester United 0-2, 0-1, 1-2, 2-3

Manchester United will travel to the headquarters Everton, Goodison Park on further action Premiere League, Saturday [20.02]. Chelsea have never lost postion points in winning this season. Red Devils have been created throughout the competition scored 224 Premiere League and 77 goals conceded is still fairly small compared to the other team. Everton have lost 13 times in its own Mancehster against United, and most meruapakan defeat than any other club in the history of English football competition. Everton won only three of the 35 action against the United Mancehster and none of the nine fight was won in two points. MU collected ten goals of the suicide the other team, and certainly the most widely squad received diri.Lima own goal of creating an own goal at Old Trafford in the last three action. Wayne Rooney has scored 14 goals in thirteen laganya in Premiere League since he failed to break the Toffees goal at Old Trafford. Striker Louis Saha has scored 13 goals and MU only failed to score in two of 17 match in Goodison Park.

Cage Match Six Everton
Everton 2-1 Sp Lisbon
Everton 2-1 Chelsea
Sunderland 2-0 Everton
Everton 1-2 Birmingham
Everton 2-0 Man City
Everton 3-1 Carlisle
Six United Away Match
AC Milan 2-3 Man Utd
Aston Villa 1-1 Man Utd
Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd
Man City 2-1 Man Utd
Birmingham 1-1 Man Utd
Man Utd 1-3 Hull
Hot Prediction Everton vs Manchester United 0-2, 0-1, 1-2, 2-3

Manchester United could be away for a moment from the green field out of the competition after the FA Cup

Manchester United could be away for a moment from the green field out of the competition after the FA Cup, some time ago. Coach Sir Alex Ferguson was grateful for ‘gift’ because now he can prepare Wayne Rooney et al appear more leverage in the Champions League. The Red Devils are surprisingly have ended their work in the FA Cup stage more quickly after the excluded third division club Leeds United in the third round. Although not over that loss, Fergie seems to have no regrets. The problem, rather than melakoni fifth round action this weekend, United now have a long enough time to prepare themselves to face AC Milan in the first leg last 16 of the Champions League at the San Siro on Wednesday (17/2/2010).

“Related to the preparation ahead of the Champions League, we are pleased to be able to have a free weekend,” said Fergie was quoted as saying Editing by, Friday (12/2/2010). “Milan Serie A further melakoni on Friday night (local time – ed). That aid received European teams other than their country. We did not get it here (UK),” he added. “(But) we are lucky not to have the game this Saturday because we were eliminated from the FA Cup and we will use it as much as possible,” said Fergie. “The players can rest for a few days because they have worked hard and we will start working again Saturday (13/2/2010),” added Fergie.