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Cuddebackville, New York (map) | (845) 754-8388
Sites: 176 | Latest Rate: $57.00 | 23 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $57.00
Camped in a 35 foot fifth wheel on site B 25. Required one board to level. Site is wide, long, grassy, with large trees on side of site that provide good shade until late afternoon. Plenty of room for truck. Lanes are gravel, dusty, & with a few pot holes to avoid. Trees are trimmed high, but some sites have roots with which to contend. Good AT&T cell coverage & WiFi. No cable TV but can rent satellite box. Bath house has clean & private (low flow) showers. Laundry house is clean. Did not use pool but looks well maintained. Rock climbing wall, bounce pad, water slides, miniature golf, tether ball, billiard table, paddle boats. Snack bar, but closed for season. Adjacent to pretty, shallow Neversink River. Small ponds on grounds. Prompt free shuttle to, & pick up from, NYC/NJ train platform ten minutes from campground. Quiet & dark at night. Staff is friendly. RV park is a bit shabby, but grew on us during our two week stay. - Scottsdale RVers
Aug 2016 - $95.00
We stayed three nights and it was a good experience. The site was terrible to reverse into because of the trees but once there it was beautiful, backing onto the river.
Our seven year old had an amazing time in the river, on trails and on the water slide.
Cable TV and Wifi did not work at all. - Clmhq
May 2016 - $45.00
We arrived at the office well after the closing time on Memorial Day weekend, and looked for our information in the late registration box. A campground employee, a nice young man, walked up and offered to lead us to our site, which it turned out had been set upon by squatters. We needed to wait an hour for them to move to their paid sites. If it had not been for his cool calm misdemeanor, the situation could have been bad. We had booked a site with full hook ups but there was no sewer available, the staff discounted my price, and we had no issue as they emptied our grey water tanks for no charge over the weekend. The campgrounds were packed and the bathrooms near our site were also near the pool, which kept the staff busy trying to maintain them. The bathrooms a little farther from our site were very nice. The site was spacious, level and well maintained. We camped here in a travel trailer for 3 nights and will happily stay here again. - alkurta
Middletown, New York (map) | (845) 386-3433
Sites: 94 | Latest Rate: $50.00 | 6 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $50.00
Campground is tired, office disorganized. Could not level. Excess slope. Service building worn, no 'store.' Potential is there. - EdCHP
Aug 2016 - $50.00
This campground is kind of remote although it's about 15 minutes from a mall and a variety of shopping options. You have to navigate a bit of a narrow road to get here. For us this was a two night stop without any particular objective. On the plus side, we had full hookups with 30amp service. They have a pool and offer free WiFi which worked pretty well for us. Driveways are gravel in fairly good condition. Restrooms are rustic but OK. On the negative side, $50 per night seems too much given the facilities and the location. We had basically a dirt site with a little grass. After a little rain we were bringing mud into our motorhome on our feet. Their website is particularly unhelpful in explaining their facilities, hookups, etc. About the only thing you can determine from the website is the price. - Coopsecondact
Jul 2016 - $34.00
This was quite a drive from I84 and you think you are lost, but you eventually get there. The good side is that it is quiet. Our site was large and very comfortable. The management is contracted by the Town of Wallkill and the staff is young and inexperienced in management skills. They allowed a young couple to "blast" music from their car radio while they played basketball. They allowed another woman to go balistic and yell offensive words at another person for about 20 minutes without taking any measures to maintain a quiet atmosphere. The campground itself is very nice, but it could be improved. We stayed three nights in a 27' motor home with tow. - Thirdtime
Matamoras, Pennsylvania (map) | (570) 491-4948
Sites: 40 | Latest Rate: $41.00 | 25 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $41.00
Used as a stopover. Very convenient, right off the interstate. Staff easy to deal with and accommodating. - Dandybrew
Jun 2016 - $40.00
Convenient off of I-84. Staff friendly and helpful. Park is severely over crowded with long term units. They are crammed in as tight as possible. Roads and sites are gravel. Some smooth and some in disrepair. The bathrooms and showers are clean but quite worn. We will avoid this park in the future. - atwig
Jun 2016 - $1.00
Arrived without reservation and park was full. Owner chose to do something she had never done and put us on Delaware River frontage boondocking site for no charge. How can an owner be anymore kind and helpful. Visited with owner and learned they are in process of upgrading sites, adding few more sites and improving overall appearance. From my boondocking site I could see the marker where PA, NJ and NY meet. Wonderful site and enjoyed watching two Otters play and kayakers paddling down river. Pull through sites and roads are okay for Big Rigs. Husband & Wife owners along with son and staff were very friendly and helpful. Son explained the history of site back to the 1700 hundreds. I look forward to staying here again. - osok
Montague, New Jersey (map) | (973) 293-3383
Sites: 55 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 9 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $35.00
Stopped in at Rockview Valley overnight on our way to another destination. We arrived around 9pm and were greeted within minutes at the front desk by friendly staff. They did not charge us for our 2 young children due to only staying overnight. They put us in their rally field that had water and electric hookup conveniently placed around the whole field. The field was well maintained with low cut grass, a pavilion, and picnic tables throughout. Upon pulling in a number of campers and staff were very helpful in asking if we needed assistance in setting up. The campground was very quiet and people were very friendly. Although our stay was short I would highly recommend them, and we plan on staying there next season due to their friendly atmosphere and neatly kept park. They do not accept credit cards however, they do take checks. - Jlrineer
Aug 2013 - $35.00
Nice little campground for us as an overnight stop while traveling I-84 westbound. We were given a site in the "rally" area which was spacious and quiet. My only concern was that we have a 40' motor home and the entryway to the campground is extremely tight with low hanging branches. Once inside it is also very tight by the office for a turn to the area we were in with more low hanging tree branches. Also, if you are coming from I-84 and choose to go to this campground there is a approximately 135 degree left turn required onto River Road which was at the limit of our turning ability. Owner's son was friendly and helpful. Cable TV included in price. We would return if in the area if we were in a smaller rig, but don't think we would in our current rig. - Bob & Stephanie
Oct 2012 - $32.00
I am usually flexible when it comes to different campgrounds. Some great, some not but I usually try to adjust. I have to say that this time I just couldn't get past that unsettled feeling. It was quite empty of any regular campers other then seasonals. I understand October does get slow once the weather gets chillier and the kids in school. It was just unsettling as I found the place rather 'sloppy' for a campground. Sites were lacking numbers and I had trouble finding the water spigot to attach to the camper for it only to be a hose not attached to anything on the ground under the dried leaves and brush. I think it may have been originally screwed onto a board as the other sites had but didn't see anything around. Took a walk as I usually do once we get settled to see 5 empty beer cans and 1 bottle thrown off to the side in different areas. The young girl at the office was very friendly but found everyone else not. None said hello, waved or even gave eye contact of any sort. Did not have a fire ring or picnic table at the site even though we didn't plan on using one because we were leaving in the morning. The campground looked like it would have great potential and maybe its better at the height of the season but I have to say that.I wasn't feeling very comfortable here. They also just accept cash. No credit cards. I wish I have been told that upon making reservations, but I was not. I feel bad giving such a poor review. Wish I could of truthfully done better. - MoeLily
Milford, Pennsylvania (map) | (570) 296-6030
Sites: 160 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 22 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $32.00
The sites were level, but very close to others. The hook ups were centrally located. The showers had plenty of hot water, were clean, just old. The entrance had several low hanging branches that hit the top of the RV. - Al and Anne-Marie
Aug 2016 - $32.00
This park is good for an overnight stay, if you are planning to visit Milford or Port Jervis, or if you want to recreate on the river. The spaces are tightly packed and the place is very busy. It was a bit tight getting into my spot as they had cones to block off an area that I needed to swing around to get in--and I am just 24 ft. The other spots look easy enough to get into. The site was not level but not too bad. My Verizon worked well. - nanzhere
Aug 2016 - $32.00
Did not have high expectations for this park and I was right. We chose it for an overnight because of advertised wifi and cable TV. There was NO wifi at our rig... about 150 ft. from the office. "Connected but NO INTERNET" was the message we received on two devices and on the office porch as well. What is also not mentioned is that there is not much phone service here either so you can't use your data plan.
OK...so we'll just watch the cable news on TV and go to bed. NOPE. Not a single cable news channel in the bunch they offer. Also all are digital channels so if you have an older rig...you won't be getting any...the nice lady at the front desk warned us about this...but she was surprised there was no CNN, MSNBC, HLN, FoxNews or Bloomberg.
It was pouring rain when we got there...site was a nice pull through in a wooded section... but it was a mix of mud and gravel. 30 amp service ONLY available and no FHU. Won't be back. - Camaraderie
Bloomingburg, New York (map) | (845) 733-4984
Sites: 90 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 1 Reviews
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Sep 2006 - $30.00
Trash strewn at the entrance and along the access road, narrow dirt roads with numerous potholes, the pond was covered with some green sludge, permanent sites' trailers covered in mildew. Staff rarely answered their phone. No wonder there's no TL or Woodalls listing for it. We pulled in, looked around, and left in a big hurry. - Choxnpinz
205 River Road Montague, New Jersey 07827 (map) | (973) 293-3512
Sites: 184 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 1 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $40.00
To say it was a Hooverville would be polite. Filthiest restrooms I've ever seen in a campground. I asked the person who checked us in where would be the best place to view the Delaware Water Gap. Her reply, "I don't know; I just work here." There's cable TV, but you need to call cable company days in advance to set up. I was only there 1 night and that was too long. Avoid this place if you can. - NJMom
Wurtsboro, New York (map) | (845) 888-2161
Sites: 240 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 22 Reviews
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Oct 2015 - $40.00
Just finishing up our second season here as seasonal campers. In season there is some kind of entertainment every weekend. Breakfast every Saturday and Sunday. Friendly and hard working owner and staff. Highly recommend this place. We are very happy here. - VinnyP
Jul 2015 - $15.00
My favorite part of this campground is that I have yet to stay in a tight site. Most of the sites I have stayed in are very spacious. Clean bathrooms and showers and a large beautiful pool. They have farmers markets on site and food vendors. Very festive environment on the weekends. WiFi is available to the sites but you have to pay for it. Sites are level, and some are covered in grass which was a nice treat.
The negative?
The store was often left unmanned and didn't have much inventory, almost an afterthought. Also, not sure I'd call the staff friendly. I'd say they are closer to being a bit on the arrogant side. Nothing negative, just in comparison to other campgrounds the staff was a bit on the cold side. But all in all a nice campground. I would go again. - Riot Pat
Aug 2014 - $41.00
We stayed here while helping in a youth camp for the week. The rate shown is for a week-long stay. We pre-paid so once the correct person arrived at the counter, checking in was easy. We were given a site amid several well kept seasonal/long term sites and it was quiet and shady. There was a nice amount of room between the sites, which we liked and we backed up to some woods, which we always like! The site was level and was gravel. All hook-ups were sufficient but there was no cable that we could find. Wi-Fi is not included but there is a subscription site that was very cheap for the week ($13 or so). It worked pretty well considering cell service was hit and miss. Since we were working all week, we didn't really have time to explore the campground but it looked well taken care of. The weekend had themes which seemed fun. They have a small convenience store and restaurant that had a breakfast buffet on the weekends. We did stop for that before heading out and it was very good. Overall one of the nicest places we have stayed. - DeannaS
Mountain Dale, New York (map) | (845) 434-1017
Sites: 86 | Latest Rate: $23.00 | 3 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $23.00
With the exception of the pool, this park is very rundown and in desperate need of maintenance and repair. Roads and sites are in poor condition. The owners show little interest in the upkeep of the park and would sell out given an interested buyer. We were the only short term visitor. All others were seasonal and apparently long term occupants. - skigoldsboro
Sep 2009 - $23.00
Sorry we didn't know about this web site before we stayed. The pull-through we had was full of puddles and high grass making it impossible to keep your feet dry. A lot of run down trailers in the park and no one was friendly, including the owner. I would avoid this park at all costs. - jimhilz
Aug 2007 - $38.00
We DID NOT stay here. We were looking for a place south of the Catskills that had open sites for satellite reception, and was reasonably priced (if you have Passport America, half price Sun-Thu). We just didn't like the looks of the place. It was run down and just looked junky as you pull up. Admittedly the playground looks nice and the pool looked clean. Once you drive past the office, the paved road turns into a rough gravel road that is almost just a two-track. Seems to be a lot of seasonal sites. - Big Rig Full Timer
Sussex, New Jersey (map) | (973) 875-4166
Sites: 290 | Latest Rate: $58.00 | 18 Reviews
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Jul 2014 - $58.00
Both the positive and negative reviews are correct in some ways. This campground is by a farm and has fishing ponds, small animals like small horses and goats, a nice pool, playground and dog park. The store is small but also sells ice cream and light food. Access is through High Point Park, a good climb off the interstate. The campground has many long-termers and is much like summer camp. The overnight sites are gravel and weeds and close to level. People are very friendly here and there are summer activities....tonight is a square dance. Its not like anywhere else we've stayed. It is in the country, activity (and not tourist attraction) oriented, quiet and spacious. It could be great, but I doubt it is worth the investment of improving the roads/sites to make it so. There are no real over the air TV stations available other than religious shows. We could not get any major network. We'd come back.. Why not, I loved summer camp as a kid. - Solem8s
May 2014 - $58.00
Under no circumstances should you come to this campground for an overnighter. It is almost 10 miles off the highway down a small windy road. After paying $58 we were sent to the back of the park where there are a few pull-through sites, which are unpaved and even unmowed...a mess. We were surrounded by unoccupied park models and had no view. Fire pits in our section were full of trash. I didn't feel like digging through the plastic bags, etc. to get it ready for a fire. What a waste of money. We will never be back. - RVerMJ
Oct 2013 - $41.00
Yes, I have to agree with other reviews, the views are amazing. However, this park is set up totally for seasonals, which isn't a bad thing it just doesn't cater to the one nighter. They to have some pull through sites and while they are plenty big they are very unlevel with very pronounced depressions next to the sewer inlet. We came here mostly because of the reviews, but I won't bother about coming back. It is a little out of the way and the entrance road is rather steep. I cannot in good conscious recommend this park to other than seasonals. - Jack&Wanda


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Johnny Sauter won the NASCAR Truck Series season opener, his first victory at Daytona International Speedway.
Sauter led the final 17 laps and held off Kyle Busch before a last-lap wreck forced the 250-mile race to finish under caution Friday night at Daytona Beach, Fla.
"I can't believe I'm in victory lane in Daytona," Sauter said.
Busch, a Sprint Cup regular who drives a few races in the Truck Series, wound up second for the third time in the series opener.
It was the 100th victory in the series for Toyota and the manufacturer's seventh consecutive at NASCAR's most famous track.
Ron Hornaday Jr. was third, followed by Justin Lofton, Jeb Burton and Ty Dillon.
NASCAR Nationwide: Former Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne will start from the pole in the opener today.
Bayne turned the fast lap during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway, averaging 177.162 mph.
Bayne is driving the No. 6 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing, the car Ricky Stenhouse Jr. piloted to the past two championships in the second-tier series.
Sam Hornish Jr. will start second, followed by Parker Kligerman, Travis Pastrana and Austin Dillon.
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The title of one of the books written by Antonio Mendez is "Master of Disguise – My Secret Life in the CIA."
It's a fitting description of a career spent at the Central Intelligence Agency, and one Tri-State Area residents will have an opportunity to get a better grasp of Tuesday night.
That's when Mendez and his wife, Jonna, are scheduled to speak in the auditorium at Steubenville High School as part of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Herald-Star Lecture Series.
The two certainly are in a position to know what they are talking about. Combined, they have more than 50 years of experience in the world of spies. They also have both served as the CIA's chief of disguise.
Tony Mendez accomplished much during a career with the CIA that began in 1965. By the time he retired after 25 years of service, he had earned the CIA's Intelligence Medal of Merit and two Certificates of Distinction. On the 50th anniversary of the CIA in 1997, he was awarded the Trailblazer Medallion, one of just 50 officers selected for the honor.
He also was awarded the Intelligence Star for Valor for rescuing from Iran the six U.S. diplomats who had escaped when the U.S. embassy in Tehran fell in 1979. That operation became the basis for the movie "Argo," which claimed best picture honors at this year's Academy Awards.
"Argo" is expected to be among the topics covered by the couple during their Steubenville presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. They also can be expected to cover the work of the Office of Technical Service. That's the CIA's technical arm for clandestine service. It's the section that develops and deploys the technical knowhow needed for covert work.
In case you need a further explanation, it's the real-life equivalent of the Q Branch, the fictional section of British intelligence that provides all of the gadgets 007 uses in the James Bond movies.
That's fascinating stuff in and of itself, but Jonna Mendez added there will be a discussion of disguise and what it can do.
When most of us think about disguises, we might be thinking about a colored wig or a set of fake glasses and facial hair – the stuff of Halloween costumes.
For CIA agents, disguises can be serious stuff, the stuff of life and death, to be exact. As Tony Mendez has explained in some of his writings, those disguises have evolved much in the past 40 years or so, going from easily obtainable items to sophisticated kits that some might say are the work of Hollywood.
And in many ways they are. Tony Mendez credits his work with a man called Jerome Calloway, who was at one time one of the film industry's top makeup artists, with helping to create new and innovative ways for officers to disguise themselves. That helped make a big difference for the West in Cold War.
Jonna Mendez seemed to put the success of their efforts into proper perspective. She related that one time she, her husband an an old foe who became a friend, Maj. Gen. Oleg Kalugin, were involved in a discussion about the Cold War. Kalugin knows a little bit about the spy business himself, having worked in the First Chief Directorate of the KGB.
The three serve as members of the advisory board of directors of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.
"When he found out that we had consultants in Hollywood who were teaching us the magic of illusion, he said that he wanted to shake Tony's hand. 'So that's it,' he said as he shook his hand," Jonna Mendez explained of the Cold War successes.
It's all a part of their experiences, and something they will share Tuesday night.
(Gallabrese, a resident of Steubenville, is executive editor of the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times.)


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STEUBENVILLE – The men and women of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church have spent countless hours in recent weeks assembling exterior counter tops and preparing the food that will be sold starting Tuesday during the 27th-annual Greek Festival.
Nick and George Maragos were charged with watching the meat slowly turn over an open flame.
"I started doing this 20 years ago and now my brother George is involved. We started slicing the meat last week and will continue slicing the meat, a combination of lamb and beef, through the festival. We sell a lot of food during the festival," explained Nick Maragos.
Several men and women stood at commercial prep tables cleaning celery and paring carrots. And in the nearby dining room, 11 women from the Ladies of the Philoptochos of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church gathered at a table where they cleaned and pared carrots for the thousands of dinners that will be sold this week.
The annual Greek Festival will kick off at 11 a.m. Tuesday and continue through Saturday at the church located at the corner of Fourth and South streets.
Festival Chairman John Scavdis said the event planners believe they should have a weekend presence.
"That's why we extended our festival from Tuesday through Saturday. We will have an outside tent in the street with certain foods and refreshments. But the majority of our authentic Greek food will be available in the church dining hall. New patrons are invited to come into the church hall and enjoy the food while socializing with family and friends," said Scavdis.
"The Saturday festival will run from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. under the tent," noted Scavdis.
"Outdoors we will have the small doughnuts dipped in honey. And we will have a little cafe set up under the tent where will will offer gyro sandwiches. In our Hellenic Hall we will offer complete dinners, including chicken, lamb, fish lamb stew as well as sausage and meatballs," said Scavdis.
"We will have our famous grape leaves and 14 different kinds of cookies," Scavdis added.
"And we will also have an outdoor taverna with beer, wine and wine coolers," Scavdis noted.
"We expanded to five days this year because we want to be able to offer our delicious food to the many people who will stop at the festival," said Scavdis.
"We are excited to invite area residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of Jefferson County here in downtown Steubenville," added the Rev. Nick Halkias.
Halkias said tours of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be offered Tuesday through Friday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The Greek Food Festival will offer a variety of authentic Grecian food such as roasted chicken, plaki, lamb stew, souzoukakia, loukaniko, moussaka, gyros and Greek salad as well as Grecian pastries like baklava, diples, hot loukoumades, galaobouriko, Soula's baklava sundae, baklava, kataifi, chocolate baklava, rice pudding baklava cheesecake and Elena's raisin cookies.
Phone-in and carry-out orders are available during the Grecian Food Festival by calling (740) 282-7770. The fax number is (740) 282-2091.
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"The Greek Company exhibits a unique style that has fans calling them the Tri-State Area's best party band. This group is one of America's best Greek orchestras that provide a wide variety of Hellenic music styles that can excite any crowd with a blend of dance music and easy listening tunes," said Scavdis.
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Skip to comments.US imam calls on Muslims in US to wage jihad
Posted on 04/22/2013 6:37:53 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The controversial imam of a prominent mosque in Arlington, Va., has urged immigrant Muslims in the United States to wage war for Islam.
The enemies of Allah are lining up. The question for us is, are we lining [up] or are we afraid because they may call us terrorists? Shaker Elsayed told a crowd of Ethiopian Muslims during a lecture at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va.
Let me give you the good news: they are already calling us terrorists anyway. Whether you sitting at home, watching TV, drinking coffee, sleeping or playing with your kids, you are a terrorist because you are a Muslim.
Well, give them a run for their money. Make it worth it. Make this title worth it, and be a good Muslim, said the Cairo-born Muslim.
Muslim men when it is a price to pay, they are first in line. They are the first in the community-service line. They are the first in jihad line, he declared to applause.
At the end of the imams incendiary speech, a representative of the Ethiopian group walked to the podium and declared the speech was not calling for jihad.
Just a disclaimer, the emcee said. Imam Shakir, hes not advocating for armed struggle in Ethiopia. Hes just simply giving us a lesson. Well just continue with our non-violent struggle until these guys who are in prison [in Ethiopia] who did not bow down for this repressive government are free.
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, the press secretary for the imams Dar al-Hijrah mosque, did not respond to messages from The Daily Caller....
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
That would be a HUGE mistake.
Pay no attention to the man behind the carpet.
Good Muslims are supposed to give non-Muslims a warning, to demand that they convert to Islam or else, before they actually do the "or else".
In this situation, I think turnabout is fair play. A bunch of the people in that mosque should be sent an easy to understand guide to what constitutes "criminal incitement" in the US.
Fair warning that instigators at that mosque had better shove a sock into it, or they may invite criminal prosecution.
The drive by media (and maybe FNC as well) cover up for jihad in the name of Islam just as they cover up for homosexuals use of pederasty as an ersatz reproductive method. Apologetics for horrific vice and evil all around.
Pres. Obama will fight Islamic terror or his middle name isn't Hussein
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Holy Crucifix, Batgurl!
Well, THAT settles it.
I'll give them a run-and-gun for their money.All the neighbors feel the same way,so bring it you ignorant goat humps.
Big talk from a Seventh Century Savage.
TC Williams High? "Remember the Titans"
Well, I guess it depends on how you define "good" Muslim, doesn't it?
But Boston wasnt about religion, right????
Time for this one to go home."
We could have my dad test it out. He is either the best shot, or the luckiest SOB, in the world.
Speaking of FNC, did Hannity mention/comment on anything regarding what Beck said today about the Saudi connection 'angle' on his TV or radio shows today? Anyone know?
Exactly. Was just about to post the same. Sad...
Simple solution, deport the imam a$$ as fast as possible. Or, send out an envoy to, well enough said.....
THAT'S why that sounded familiar ! ?
Hussein Obama will do everything and more to keep you from tying Muslim terrorism to his agenda.
Americans are such idiots.
And that saucy Lady has a pink AR and knows how to use it.
One of his unforgettable shots was on an early morning deer hunt. We were sitting in tall grass on a mountainside just as the sun came up. There was a heavy frost topping the grass. All sparkly and serene. Then this big 4 point muley stepped out into it, down about 400+ yards. Dad pulled down on it with gramps old 30-40 Krag. Open sights. That bullet skimmed just over the grass blowing off the frost as it went ( It was like you could SEE the bullet) and hit that deer in the lungs like a freight train. Way too cool.
You didn't hear about a guy named "Obama" being elected to the White House back in 2008?
"....has urged immigrant Muslims in the United States to wage war for Islam."
That kind of talk is protected under the 1st Amendment?
And when these foreigners actually follow up on the imam's command we are just expected to accept it as a form of free speech?
This seventh century savage's mosque is the same one earlier ran by AQAP's imam Anwar al Awlaki a/k/a Aulaqi, the aider and abetter of at least two of the 9/11 hijackers- the ones who entered the US through California where aulaqi prched before arriving in the washington DC area with the 9/11 hijackers; this mosque was one involved with the Paintball Cell and Amerithrax's imam Ali A Timimi. Dar al Hirja's Awlaki/Aulaqi was also the inspiration behind the Ft. Hood massacre perp Nidal Hasan; he was also the inspiration of the Toronto 18 cell; also was behind the Undybomber Abdulmutallab and his more successful predecessor who blew himself up trying to assassinate the Saudi intel chief; and the list goes on...
I'll be dreamin of an old crop duster filled with pig blood 'dusting' that mosque, yes I will, I really, really will.
Dar al-Hijrah mosque / Falls Church cell ping
I have an idea for a restaurant for across the street from that mosque.
The former director of the Dar al Hijra mosque is Samir Salah [see Al-Taqwa] , who shared offices with Amana Mutual Funds Trust's trustee/officer Jamal Barzinji and Pakistani physicist Yaqub Mirza. Salah's linked with the Taibah International Aid Association in VA, a terror charity with offices in Bosnia.
[Paraphrased from a 2002 Weekly Standard article, I think... maybe this : http://www.weeklystandard.com/content/public/articles/000/000/001/072kqska.asp]
When a violent ideology with only tenuous ties to legitimate governments declares war on the US, what is the appropriate reaction? al-Qaeda declared war on the US, and other Imams have declared was on the US. Do we modify the war powers act to facilitate war powers to be brought against ideologies that desire to overthrow the US gubmint, and who have vowed to kill as many Americans as possible? This would almost be like a blend of RICO and War Powers Act.
Dar al-Hijrah is a turnstile for terrorists and terror suspects. ....[check out the infamous names if the link is still good]-————— The Great Al-Qaeda "Patriot" http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID={3AE6880C-EE17-45BC-AC49-C94980B5722F}
* Sheikh Mohammed al-Htanooi aka AL HANOOTI : Dar al-Hijrah mosque prayer leader; unindicted coconspirator in 1993 WTC bombing
Until recently I "lived" in the WDC area. It is infested with mosques and moozlum-only schools. Worse...there tens of thousands of moozlums.
Gotta love that warm and fuzzy Muzzy love!
This man should be killed. Horrifically. Not by the state, but by a private individual. THIS MAN *MUST* DIE.
If a Muzzy does not involve himself in jihad on some level he is not a "good Muslim."
What does this symbol mean?
As I once wrote, a peqaceful hint ... EVERY AMERICAN go to Goodwill, buy an old suitcase, and send it to the mosque of your choice, with a simple two-word note inside: GET OUT!
If that doesn't seem to do any good, this guy has declared open war on us, so let's oblige him!
It is written, somewhere, that revenge is a dish best served cold, is it not?
Ipso facto treason and sedition: this inciter of violence can now be arrested, and sentenced to death.
Don't you mean rewarded with millions of dollars in federal grants, invited to lecture federal employees on tolerance and treated like a VIP by the Obama administration?
We're not enemies of your fake gawd.
If you rise up and act out you become the enemy erh, target...
Other than that, I'm perfectly happy to ignore you.
Thanks for the pings, Piasa.
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We are part of MRINetwork, one of the largest executive search firm in the country. One of our cutting edge client is looking for a Senior Product Architect to join them. Here are the job details: Position title: Senior Product Architect Location: Columbia, MD Contract rate: $75 on W2 / $95/hr corp-corp Position type: Long term contract / contract to hire Job Description: The Senior Product Architect will: Be the chief technologist within the BU, reporting to the Director of Product Development. He/She will be responsible for interacting with business development, project managers and external customers. He or she will be responsible for identifying innovation technologies and architectures that can be leveraged across a varied client base. He/she will take the lead in evaluating new technologies or features for inclusion in the core product and develop measurable objectives with scope, schedule and budget for proposed technology/feature projects. While their role will be mainly in the visioning of product evolution, they will be required to determine the efficacy of technology/feature solutions during the execution and test phase in first fielding and for identifying measurable criteria that can be used to gather on-going data as to the usefulness of such technologies/features. This role requires someone with creative thinking, drive, and an ability to integrate customer business objectives with appropriate technologies and features. The successful candidate will be able to propose which technologies or features are beneficial to a core product and be able to communicate this information to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Responsibilities: As the Senior Product Architect, you will ensure that we are building the offerings that are aligned with the business by: Identifying relevant technologies and their potential impact or opportunity to the product suite (areas include communications and IT, app-centered technologies etc Synthesizing customer and business development objectives into requirements and translate those into product enhancements on a technology roadmap Producing high level architecture artifacts for features involving new functionality or major changes to existing system. Briefing (or leading a team to brief) research and development projects to include scope, cost and schedule for implementing the proposed work Providing guidance to project teams and vendors during the systems development lifecycle; this includes ensuring conformance to defined data architecture, standards and practices Participating in the design of information and application architectures on the basis of cost, functionality and practicality Write whitepapers on technology trends, use, and issues and identifying patent opportunities Assessing competitive market space and performing head-to-head evaluations Qualifications & Experience: This individual must be able to design secure, distributed architecture systems and have experience with troubleshooting across a distributed system. While evaluating technologies and features, the successful candidate can clearly articulate potential impacts across the lifecycle including backward compatibility or upgradeability of existing customers. This person is expected to understand the transportation industry and have an in-depth understanding of the technical standards, specifications and policies that are supported within the environment and which are specifically applicable to our product. Bachelor s degree or higher in a technical area (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field) with: o At least 10 years of related experience demonstrating progressive responsibility from solution developer to solution/product architect. o At least 5 years experience in a Product Architect, Operational Architect or Systems Engineering/Architect role o At least 3+ years experience leading design efforts for IT and/or communications systems and coordinating project teams of 10 or more members Demonstrated experience developing extensible architectures and development patterns that are reusable, reliable and support phased implementation roll-outs Demonstrated history with migrating products to new or updated standards Proven problem solving skills, with ability to find solutions amongst conflicting requirements Experience with system/solution/software architectural definition methodologies and tools. Experience in hands-on prototyping, development, and requirement compliance evaluation Experience with multiple SDLCs, including waterfall, iterative, Agile (including continuous integration Experience in R or rapid prototyping environments including use of simulation to conduct systems engineering trade studies Proven experience translating client/mission requirements to quantitative systems and subsystem requirements Proven experience with various architecture disciplines such as security, network, operations, and data architecture, understanding big-data structure is a plus Experience integrating with on-site and 3rd party solution elements/applications into solution definition Skills and Knowledge: Solid knowledge of architecture principles, styles, design patterns and best practices. Comfortable working in complex heterogeneous hardware and software environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to diagram systems and discuss complex technical issues with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Detailed working knowledge of software design techniques, including object-oriented analysis and design Ability to analyze alternative technology solutions (buy, build, reuse), including assistance in development of any business cases for deviation from standards Must be able to identify and work with stakeholders to collect, aggregate, and evaluate requirements in light of current and future technology, resources, and budgets Must be able to understand the overall business strategy to ensure components of the architectural vision align with those of management and other stakeholders Possess initiative, creativity and independent judgment; collaboration on complex issues, and strong pro-active leadership experience. Must multi-task effectively on several initiatives. About MRINetwork MRINetwork , started in 1965, is now one of the world''s largest search and recruitment organizations, provides staffing solutions specifically designed to meet the unique challenges companies today must face for effectively attracting and retaining solid talent. With approximately 900 offices in more than 35 countries , our recruitment specialists form partnerships with their clients to solve problems, control staffing costs and deal with the dynamics of today''s economy.
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Addiction Aftercare
- Article SummaryPrint
- Addiction Aftercare Defined
- Qualities of a Good Addiction Aftercare Program
- The Importance of Addiction Aftercare
- Types of Aftercare Programs
- Adolescent Addiction Aftercare
- Lifetime Addiction Aftercare
- Addiction Aftercare Outcomes
- Life Beyond Aftercare
- Hope and Encouragement
You have admitted that you're addicted to drugs or alcohol or perhaps have admitted to a behavioral addiction, such as an addiction to the Internet, gambling, food, or pornography and have successfully completed an addiction treatment program. The journey to an addiction-free lifestyle doesn't end there. Most addicts, regardless of their addiction, are not ready to function in the everyday world without adequate addiction aftercare.
After completing a treatment program, recovering addicts still require some type of ongoing support for an extended length of time. This phase of recovery, known as aftercare, generally requires involvement in some type of aftercare program, which has been shown to make a huge difference between the addict abstaining from his or her addiction or relapsing.
If you would like help in finding an addiction aftercare treatment program, contact our toll-free 24-hour helpline at 1-888-287-0471, and one of our representatives will direct you to the program that will best meet your recovery needs.
The same 12-step program that is used to help the alcohol or drug addict recover from his or her addiction is also used to help those with behavioral addictions, such as addictions to gambling, sex, or food.
Addiction Aftercare Defined
Addiction aftercare describes programs designed to offer counseling to addicts on an ongoing basis. These clients have typically completed an addiction inpatient or outpatient treatment program. Most aftercare programs will only take clients who have remained chemically or behaviorally abstinent for a certain length of time before being admitted to the program. Aftercare programs generally take place immediately following a residential or outpatient treatment program.
"...the more treatment an addict receives, the better his or her chances are of remaining sober."
Aftercare specifically refers to the services provided by a treatment center to those who have completed one of its programs. The services typically include a variety of clinical services, as well as some type of social networking. Studies have shown that the more treatment an addict receives, the better his or her chances are of remaining sober. In addition to receiving therapeutic services, addicts receive referrals to outside resources and agencies, support for attending 12-step meetings, continued monitoring of medications, one-on-one family therapy, and living sober resources.
Qualities of a Good Addiction Aftercare Program
The standard aftercare program includes random testing for drug or alcohol use. Some programs schedule recreational activities and retreats throughout the year. Most have alumni aftercare programs for those who have completed the aftercare program to meet and talk with current aftercare patients to offer hope and encouragement and to serve as role models. Nearly all aftercare addiction programs schedule sessions or group meetings at convenient times. These are interactive sessions at which participants receive aftercare information and group support. Sessions may also include the following:
- Vocational skills or job skills development
- Development of relationship skills
- Relapse prevention skills
- Anger and stress management
- Coping mechanisms for dealing with abstinence
- Addressing triggers
- Family dynamics
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The Importance of Addiction Aftercare
Overcoming years of addiction is not an easy undertaking for anyone. Completing a treatment program can be lifesaving, but it is just one step in a lengthy, ongoing process toward living an alcohol- or drug-free life. Unfortunately, addicts will never be "cured" of their addiction, but they can come to understand the reasons for their addiction, deal with any contributing factors, learn how to manage and cope with temptations and cravings, and develop healthier behaviors that can sustain them on their journey through recovery.
While going through treatment, recovering addicts became used to a regular schedule of activities, a certain structure, duties and responsibilities, and recreational time. After the treatment has been completed, however, the person often feels lost. He or she is now thrust into the real world to deal with real feelings and real situations, and many recovering addicts are unprepared to deal with this.
If you or someone you know needs addiction aftercare, call one of our compassionate representatives at our free helpline at 1-888-287-0471. We are here 24/7 to answer any questions you have.
Did You Know?
Relapse occurs most often during the first six months after a person has completed an addiction treatment program. For this reason, it is recommended that the recovering addict participate in an addiction aftercare program for a minimum of six months after he or she has completed an addiction treatment program.
Types of Aftercare Programs
Many current alcohol and drug treatment facilities provide addiction aftercare programs as part of an individualized treatment program for their clients. They will offer a residential treatment program or intensive outpatient treatment. Some facilities offer both. In essence, the addiction aftercare program is basically an extension or a continuation of the initial treatment. Each addiction aftercare program is unique, depending on the structure and philosophy of the treatment center. Most will provide group meetings, one-on-one counseling, educational discussions and lectures, and social and recreational activities.
The types of addiction aftercare and rehab programs differ based on the facility providing the aftercare treatment program. Facilities are available that treat adolescents only, men or women only, or adults only. Some treatment facilities will only treat those who are recovering from alcohol or drug addictions, while others will treat all addictions, including behavioral addictions or disorders.
Adolescent Addiction Aftercare
Adolescents who are recovering from an addiction have different needs than adults who are recovering addicts; therefore, addiction aftercare treatment needs to focus on their unique needs. Many teenagers who are recovering from an addiction must learn to accept responsibility for their behavior. Aftercare programs directed at youth attempt to have the adolescent recognize and acknowledge that he or she is to blame for his or her substance abuse problem and must accept personal responsibility. Adolescents in an addiction aftercare program will experience the following:
- Develop positive self-esteem
- Participate in recreational activities
- Understand their addiction
- Learn relapse prevention skills
- Understand how their emotions impact their family members
- Develop healthy behaviors and habits
- Learn to regulate emotional responses
If your child suffers from an addiction, we can direct you to an adolescent treatment program that can help. If he or she has already completed an addiction treatment program and would like to participate in an aftercare program, call 1-888-287-0471 to find program near you. Our caring representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you find a program that meets your adolescent's needs.
Most addicts cannot give up their addiction through will power alone. It is generally ineffective because the addictive behavior must be replaced with healthy behaviors. The addict must change his or her ways of thinking about the addiction and oftentimes must give up relationships or friends with whom he or she socializes. This often requires encouragement and support that is only available through addiction rehab programs.
Lifetime Addiction Aftercare
Addicts who have completed primary care programs need to begin looking at long-term rehab aftercare options, which may require the addict's attendance at weekly aftercare meetings over the long term. These clients have generally completed an outpatient program, a day program, or a residential addiction treatment program.
Lifetime aftercare typically involves weekly or regularly scheduled group meetings that are facilitated by an experienced substance abuse counselor. The counselor helps clients meet their unique recovery plans and provides guidance as they examine their recovery options. Group meetings offer the addict feedback and support from the counselor and other participants and give them a forum to explore issues and obstacles they encounter on a daily basis. Ongoing lifetime addiction aftercare programs involve counselors, alumni of treatment programs, families, and the community.
Addiction Aftercare Outcomes
Addiction aftercare helps recovering addicts manage their own lives. Aftercare helps them find the empowerment they need to live their lives free from drugs, alcohol, or behavioral addictions. Addicts learn that they can control their own destinies and that they aren't destined to live a prescribed life that others envision for them.
No one but an addict can choose sobriety for himself or herself, and no one but the recovering addict can choose to remain sober for life. No amount of lectures, treatment, group meetings, or family coaxing will make any difference. In this regard, addiction aftercare programs that help the recovering addict achieve this self-esteem and self-confidence provide opportunities for the best outcomes.
If you would like to experience this best-outcome scenario, we can help. We can direct you to an aftercare program that can help you achieve a lifetime of sobriety. Call us 24/7 on our free helpline at 1-888-287-0471 to find an aftercare program near you.
Did You Know?
Studies show that recovering addicts who attend therapy, 12-step meetings, and an aftercare program regularly are significantly less likely to go back to their former addictions or addictive behaviors than they are if they only participate in one of the three.
Life Beyond Aftercare
Unless the recovering addict chooses to participate in a lifetime aftercare program, an aftercare program will come to an end, which occurs for many people after six months to a year. Now the recovering addict is completely on his or her own, struggling with daily temptations, challenges, triggers, and obstacles-although it doesn't have to end this way.
Additional support can always be found from continued attendance at 12-step meetings. Actually, 12-step meetings are nearly always part of an aftercare program, and even though the aftercare program may have ended, the 12-step meetings should continue for an extended length of time. Some recovering addicts continue to attend 12-step meetings as a way to help others. They want to provide support to people who have just started on the path to recovery, just as they found support when they were starting their journey to sobriety. Others attend meetings for reinforcement and to stay connected to one of the most important things in their lives-sobriety.
If you would like more information about 12-step support groups near you, call our free 24-hour helpline. Representatives are there seven days a week to direct you to a support group in your area that is just right for you.
Hope and Encouragement
Life should be about discovery and joy. Following participation in an addiction aftercare treatment program, you should plan for a glorious future. The plans may evolve over time. Once you meet all of your short- and long-term goals, you should immediately begin setting new ones. Finding personal satisfaction, enrichment, the realization of lifelong dreams, meeting someone with whom you can have a lasting relationship-all of these things and more are what you should be hoping for and expecting.
Have faith that you can attain the goals you set for yourself. Believe that you can achieve your dreams. Now is the time to rediscover the joy of daily living that you perhaps overlooked or missed when you were wrapped up in your addiction. You will find that love is waiting for you when you are ready to accept it. Embrace all of the possibilities that can come your way when you live a life of sobriety.
Many people are addicted to prescription drugs, particularly pain medication. In many cases, the addiction is not the fault of the person who is addicted to the drug. Some people begin taking a prescription pain medication for a legitimate short-term use, and it quickly leads to addiction. Addiction treatment programs have helped many who are addicted to prescription drugs overcome their addictions.
If you have completed an addiction treatment program and feel you still need the care and support that come with aftercare treatment, as most recovering addicts do, there are addiction aftercare programs located in every major city and many outlying areas. One of them will be just right for your particular addiction. There's no need for you to call around. Simply call our toll-free national hotline to speak with one of our representatives. A representative will answer any questions you have about addiction treatment inpatient and outpatient programs and can help you find an addiction aftercare treatment program in your area. Our hotline number is 1-888-287-0471. Someone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call.


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The PBS documentary series "The Migrant Kitchen" explores Los Angeles' booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience. The filmmakers visit the kitchens of those who have transformed the culinary landscape of the city, combining traditional ethnic cuisines and a fusion of new flavors and techniques. Ep 1: Chirmol: How a Guatemalan Tradition Journeyed to an American Menu; Ep 2: Barkada: L.A.'s Exploding Filipino Food Movement; Ep 3: Mercado: Artisanal Street Food & L.A.'s Best Mole; Ep 4: Loghmeh: Whole Animal Roasts & Middle-Eastern Culinary Traditions; Ep 5: Banchan: Korean Food Beyond BBQ. [Scroll down the pages for related background and recipes.]
The Bribe Factory
The Company That Bribed The World - It was the company with jet-set style and dirty hands. From the tiny principality of Monaco, Unaoil reached across the globe to pay multi-million dollar bribes in oil rich states. The beneficiaries? Some of the biggest companies in England, Europe, America and Australia.
The Obama Doctrine
In the Atlantic's April cover story, Jeffrey Goldberg interviews President Obama about his foreign policy philosophy and ultimately, its lasting legacy. [more inside]
Saudi Arabia Lights Another Fire in the Middle East
Over the weekend, Saudi Arabia executed 47 people of "terrorism-related offenses", including Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent Shi'ite cleric who supported protests against the Sunni government. In response, protestors in Tehran set the Saudi embassy on fire, and the Saudi and Bahraini governments cut diplomatic ties to Iran, ejecting Iranian diplomats and closing their embassies in Tehran. The United Arab Emirates recalled their ambassador to Iran as well. [more inside]
Nobody ever pays a political price for targeting Iranian Americans
In response to the attacks on Paris and San Bernardino, on Tuesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 158, a bill that bars Iraqis, Syrians, Sudanese, Iranians, and people who have traveled to those countries from participating in the visa waiver program which allows passport holders from 38 countries to travel without securing a visa. [more inside]
''What we are living is anarchy, war, death...."
"Is This the End of Christianity in the Middle East? ISIS and other extremist movements across the region are enslaving, killing and uprooting Christians, with no aid in sight." --a comprehensive piece by Eliza Griswold (SLNYTMP.)
How to Defeat the Islamic State
How to Defeat the Islamic State. "Over the last thirteen years, America's foreign policy has consisted mostly of defining what we don't want: Saddam, Al-Qaida, Qaddafi, Boko Haram, the Islamic State. But we have failed to define what we do want. Rather than pausing to define the ultimate aim of our involvement – the very point of war for military action is just a means to a political end – we have rushed ahead anyway: Ready, Shoot, Aim. Unfortunately, we now have quite the track record of removing one monster only to find a more brutal monster in his place. This global war will never end without a coherent American strategy and we don't have one for Iraq and Syria at the time of this writing. [...] To defeat the Islamic State and to further American interests, the United States must create a legitimate secular, political alternative for Iraq's Sunnis."
40 Maps of the Middle East
Forty maps that explain the Middle East. Includes sections on Middle East history, the region today, Israel-Palestine, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and oil, Iraq and Libya, and "points of light." [more inside]
Crossing the "Red Line"?
Syria Options Go From Bad To Worse
As reports have surfaced of possible use of sarin gas in the Syrian civil war, calls by long-time proponents of U.S. intervention on behalf of the anti-Assad rebels have grown to a fever pitch. These same voices, both at home and abroad, have evoked the administration's previously stated "red line" on use of chemical weapons. But even assuming that reports of WMD usage in Syria turn out to be true, the Obama Administration's position may be far more nuanced than previously thought.[more inside]
"Bin Laden cowered & hid. Mughniyeh spent his life giving us the finger"
It's been five years since the death of Hezbollah terrorist Imad Mughniyeh in Damascus. No one ever claimed responsibility for killing him. Hezbollah publicly blames Israel's Mossad, a charge they unsurprisingly deny. So, who killed The Driver? [more inside]
"Everybody that I've taught anything other than Tor to is in jail."
An anti-censorship software package Simurgh, aimed towards aiding dissidents in Iran and Syria, has been circulated with a backdoor that reports keystroke logs back to a server hosted in the U.S. but registered with a Saudi Arabian ISP. [more inside]
The Dictator's Secret Emails
The British newspaper The Guardian has obtained a cache of 3,000 emails purported to have been exchanged between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his wife, and a close circle of advisers and friends. The personal emails allegedly show Assad dismissing his government's proposed reforms, mocking the efforts of Arab League monitors to spot military tanks besieging cities, as well as Assad's wife placing extravagant shopping orders, sometimes through intermediaries. [more inside]
Doing our homework on the Middle East
22 basic suggested readings on the Middle East from history professor and informed commenter on Middle Eastern affairs Juan Cole.
the politics of handshakes
Handshakes are an important: They've signaled new eras in international relations, but this week they reaffirmed the sad realities of our time.
Iran & Syria to form alliance
Iran and Syria to form an alliance? Yeah, I know it's just been touched upon, but considering the specter of this (whether it is or is not ominous)....
Spreading democracy with death squads?
The Salvador Option --sending Special Forces teams to advise, support and possibly train Iraqi squads, to target Sunni insurgents and their sympathizers, even across the border into Syria, in imitation of our actions in El Salvador. It remains unclear, however, whether this would be a policy of assassination or so-called "snatch" operations, in which the targets are sent to secret facilities for interrogation. More here, including this: In Iraq, in fact, as in many other places where the United States has tried to train ethical armies to fight dirty wars, the Iraqi troops are tacitly expected to do what American troops won't. A fundamental purpose of the upcoming elections on January 30 is to create democratic legitimacy for whatever extreme measures the newly organized military decides to take.
Export Restrictions on a website?
Export Restrictions on a website? I had to agree to this before downloading stuff from Oracle:
I am not a citizen, national or resident of, and am not under the control of, the government of: Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, nor any other country to which the United States has prohibited export.
I am not a citizen, national or resident of, and am not under the control of, the government of: Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, nor any other country to which the United States has prohibited export.
America Can Persuade Israel to Make a Just Peace
America Can Persuade Israel to Make a Just Peace An op-ed piece by former president Jimmy Carter that is going to get a lot of play in the media. Unfortunately, Mr. Carter seems to suggest a rather easy solution: give back the Palestinian lands and have the Palestinians recognize Israel's right to exist. Put the pressure on Israel by withhold financial aid till they do as we bid. Problem: Palestinians being subsidized by Iraq, Iran, EU and Syria. What about pressure on them? And: Palelstinian issues still in need of resolving: capital and Right of Return....with this left out, we are still not going to get peace. Does Carter simplify or is he on target? reg reqd.
Middle East war predictions
Middle East war predictions "..what we are witnessing looks like joint preparations by the Palestinian Authority, Syria, its Lebanese client, Iraq, and Iran, for war on a regional scale, against both Israel and U.S. interests. I fear we may face a major, sudden, external assault on Israel, meant to precede U.S. action against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq, and indeed prevent the U.S. from going there by enmiring it in the defence of Israel. [From The Ottowa Citizen, lead link in today's Wall Street Journal Best of the Web]
Bush wants military aid for Syria and Iran
Bush wants military aid for Syria and Iran So what if both nations on the American terrorist list (previous to recent attack on us). I just returned my army (old) uniform back to the closet. I won't go.
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