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Preview of the RRAC season opener
Lady Lions, Lions play at HTU on Thursday
24-game league games start in Austin
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The start of Southwestern Assemblies of God University's last campaign in the Red River Athletic Conference begins Thursday night in Austin.
Of the 13 teams in the men's league, four are ranked in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The women's league has a dozen teams, three ranked in the pre-season Top 25 coaches poll.
Both the men's and women's basketball teams are set to begin the first of their 24 league games with a doubleheader at the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium in the heart of the state capital city.
SAGU will meet Huston-Tillotson University (pronounced like Houston) just a mile from the University of Texas campus.
The Lady Lions (3-3) will tangle with the Lady Rams (1-5) at 5:30pm, while the Lions (5-1) clash with the Rams (1-4) at approximately 7:30pm.
There will be no video or Live Stats available for these games.
Preview: HT Lady Rams
The Lady Lions split six-point decisions with Tillotson a year ago, falling on the road, 68-62; winning at the Sheaffer Center, 58-52.
HT has displayed some impressive defense in the opening weeks. Enemy shooters are swishing just 30% of their tries and have been held to only 21% from long distance. Part of their success is due to their forcing 13 steals per game.
This year's Lady Ewes are led by Shaniqua Thomas, a 5'9 forward. She scores 12.5 points per game, making a living with 4.8 offensive boards per contest.
Five-foot-4 Erica Cray adds twelve points and five assists per game and Danielle Franklin, also a guard, contributes 9.5 for Coach Teneshia Barefield's team.
Update: SAGU Lady Lions
SAGU seems to be an evolving team that could take on a whole new look as the season progresses.
Veteran sideline mentor Arlon Beadles has enjoyed a highly effective zone defense and an efficient motion offense in recent seasons.
Expect to see much of that continue, along with some new wrinkles on defense.
Junior Nia Winston (Garland, Tx / Panola JC, Lakeview Centennial HS) remains the straw that stirs the Lions offense. She is producing offense at the rate of 17.3 ppg. But this year she is not alone.
Her game has taken on a fresh look with the arrival of three playmakers in Okevia Bratchett (Center, Tx / Tenaha HS), Taylor Hill (Waxahachie, Tx / Waxahachie HS) and Jessica Sodich (Arlington, Tx / Ovilla Christian).
The foursome is quick, create their own shots and excel as passers .
Keevie's speed has better control with over 20 assists and 66 points in six games. Plus, she is making 42% of her three-point shots. Sodich, an All-Conference volleyball spiker, has poured in 22 points in her first two games by sinking 11 of 17 shots while grabbing 14 rebounds.
Hill brings smart decisions coupled with great court vision and a feisty competitive spirit as both a point guard and defensive thorn to opponents. The freshman scores nine ppg that includes an 84% touch on the foul line.
The Lady Lions have several players collaborating at forward and center, led by Kassy Cox (Lufkin, Tx / Lufkin HS) on the boards. She ripped 19 caroms off the glass on Tuesday night. Sierra Hankins (Welch, Ok / Welch HS) has a dependable jumper and a nose for offensive boards.
Cordia Harvatin (San Antonio, Tx / Stacey HS) and Shaina Tanks (Spring Branch, Tx / Smithson Valley HS) have the skills to develop strongly at forward.
Already in the early goings the Lady Lions are scoring 64 points per game, almost 14 more than last season.
Preview: HT Rams
Coach Elwood Plummer has rebuilt his Rams squad. The maroon-clad hoopsters field a team with eight out-of-state players who have faced some stiff competition in the early weeks of the season.
In their most recent game they topped Wayland Baptist University (5-4), 80-73, behind a solid first half.
Demetrius Smith, a 6'7 senior forward, who leads the team with a 14.2 points per game average, poured in 21 points. He is grabbing eight rebounds per outing, almost four of them on the offensive glass.
HT is making a name for themselves by crashing the offensive boards to the tune of 16.0 per game. That figure ranks #7 in the nation. They are knocking down 74% of their free throws, good for the NAIA's #11 team.
The Rams also rank high in total rebounds, blocked shots and in steals, revealing an aggressive team with a big presence inside.
Center Ronzelle Fort, at 6'8 and 260 pounds, scores 13.6 ppg. Six others contribute six to nine points per contest. Six of their top eight scorers convert over 70% from the foul line.
Update: SAGU Lions
The Lions have gotten off to a 5-1 start primarily because of their defense and rebounding.
Forcing 21 turnovers and outboarding their foes 44-36 per game has driven a team whose offense has had shooting jitters. SAGU is holding opponents to 34% overall shooting, and just 29% from beyond the arc.
Two years ago the Lions permitted the opposition to score 87 points per game. That ranked 120th out of 122 teams. Last season the defense allowed 72 ppg, or 64th in the NAIA.
Through six games the Lions' carnivorous nature is yielding only 63 ppg, which currently rates as the 15th best in the nation.
Dominique Rambo (Dallas, Tx / Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ., Trinity Christian School) nets 16.5 ppg and senior James Ford (Victoria, Tx / Faith Academy) comes off the bench with another 13.4.
Caleb Gentry (Hondo, Tx / Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ., Hondo HS), Jonathan Walter (Garland, Tx / Garland HS) and Devante Dunn (Wills Point, Tx / Wills Point HS), all backcourt catalysts, toss in 8.8, 7.5 and 6.2 per game.
Coach Donnie Bostwick's wave after wave system of players wears down the opposition.
The play of a trio of 6'5 forwards provides the team with athletic big men.
On the baseline comes the thunder of Mike Nwelue (Lewisville, Tx / Lewisville HS). The sophomore rebounds (7.0 rpg) and scores (10.0 ppg) and possesses a lethal turn-around jumper good from 15-feet out.
Emmanuel Adoyi (Little Rock, Ark / Parkview HS) is a slasher who will only improve, while Justas Norvilas (Taurage, Lithania), another freshman, is adjusting well to the nuances of American basketball. He is a sniper who is sharpening his eye.
Now comes the meat of the league schedule, when the validity of non-conference success is tested. After going 27-11 last winter, the Lions look to improve on their fourth place finish in the RRAC.
It begins Thursday night in Austin, where, in 2003, the movie Secondhand Lions was filmed. Hopefully for SAGU, their Lions can enjoy a firsthand view of a swept doubleheader along the Colorado River.
Saturday afternoon home matinee
SAGU returns home to face Jarvis Christian College on Saturday afternoon. The games have earlier starts than fans are accustomed to, with 2:00pm and 4:00pm matinee starts for the women and men respectively.
Next year SAGU will join the Sooner Athletic Conference along with fellow RRAC members Texas Wesleyan University and Northwood University.
Men's Basketball News
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SAGU lions basketball recruiting review
Jun 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Waxahachie, Texas- The past two seasons for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions basketball team has ended at the NAIA National Championship tournament. After losing two o...Read more
Recruit looks to rev-up the Lions engine
Apr 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Josh Swearingin ranks among the Top 100 in Texas Arlington Martin guard follows brother James to SAGU WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University, fresh...Read more
Rambo named National Player of the Year, again
Mar 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Dallas native is the NAIA's first repeat recipient Senior guard's encore includes two-time First Team All-America selection Official Announcement: http://www.naia.o...Read more
Final Four includes sister school, Vanguard
Mar 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Sooner Conference member, St. Gregory's, still alive Evangel, Southeastern join SAGU in post-season tourney KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- The National Association of Intercollegi...Read more
Rambo named MVP of NAIA's first All-Star Game
Mar 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Senior guard pours in 23 points in just 20 minutes SAGU's "Dandy Lion" makes 9-of-13 shots, including 4 treys Box Score / Play-by-Play (links below) All-Team Rosters (below)...Read more
St. Catharine upsets Lions, 99-97
Mar 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Questionable call ends thrilling NAIA tournament opener Last-second bid to win saw Rambo hammered on final shot Box Score, Play-by-Play (access below) KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- &nb...Read more
Matching-up SAGU and St. Catharine
Mar 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
NAIA First Round game set for Thursday, 4:30pm Key Battle: Lions backcourt vs. Patriots frontcourt MEDIA ACCESS: Livestream Video, Twitter, Tumblr blog: SAGU upROAR KANSAS CITY, M...Read more
St. Catharine introduces itself to SAGU fans
Mar 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Patriots meet Lions at 4:30pm, Thursday NOTE: The Sports Information Directors at St. Catharine College and SAGU have exchanged articles to introduce their teams to their opponent's fan. Th...Read more
Lions arrive in KC for 3rd shot at NAIA crown
Mar 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU Hoops History Lesson: Recalling 2006 Team's first game is Thursday at 4:30pm vs. St. Catharine (Ky) KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University h...Read more
Lions draw St. Catharine in Nationals first round
Mar 13, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
NAIA 32-team tournament to be broadcast on-line NAIA National Championship bracket (click here) Complete SAGU Coverage will be provided daily WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The ...Read more
NAIA to announce brackets on Wednesday 8pm
Mar 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Top 32 teams will meet in KC, March 19-25 Conference tournament update, some yet to be decided PLUS: News on the NAIA's first-ever All-Star Game, March 22 WAXAHACHIE, Texas --...Read more
SAGU falls in OT, 79-78, to #8 seed OBU
Mar 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions still bound for Kansas City despite loss in SAC Tourney Missed chances, free throw shortage contributes to upset Box Score, Play-by-Play links posted below NAIA National Tournamen...Read more
OBU whistles past SAGU in OT, 79-78
Mar 06, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Complete Report Later Tonight SHAWNEE, Oklahoma -- Aaron Abram split two free throws with 1:10 to play in overtime to break a 78-78 tie to send tournament host Oklahoma Baptist Univ...Read more
OBU sweeps women's, men's tourney SAC titles
Mar 06, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Oklahoma Baptist men, women take on Wayland, JBU Men's Tournament Brackets Wednesday - March 5 4 pm - #6 Science & Arts of Oklahoma (13-14) def. #11 Southwestern Chr...Read more
Lions reap rewards of winning SAC championship
Mar 04, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo named Player of the Year, Gentry is top defender Walter, Feemster also honored; Bostwick is Coach of the Year Coach comments on each of the selections Click here for complete list...Read more
SAGU builds 11-point lead, hold off John Brown
Mar 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo, Gentry score 31 and 20, Lions finish at 26-4 SAC Tournament this week; Pride plays Thursday night Follow all NAIA conference tourneys SAC Standings: http://www.soonera...Read more
Defense stars in win over No. 20 St. Gregory's
Feb 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo, Gentry unite to thwart Swashbucklers, 77-61 Watch the Lions at John Brown Univ, Saturday at 3:00pm Current Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/ Watch for Video Highlights on F...Read more
Thursday hoops: Lady Lions, Lions curtain call
Feb 27, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
St. Gregory's visits for 6:00pm, 8:00pm home finale Final home game for Winston, Roberts, Rambo and Gentry Full house expected as fans give team post-season send-off WAXAHACHIE, Tex...Read more
NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll has SAGU at No. 5
Feb 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Consistent Lions ranked in Top 5 all season Top 25 Poll (access posted below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) relea...Read more
Reserves shine in 80-56 win over Ecclesia
Feb 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Starks, Brunner, Oglesby, O'Neill share spotlight Now 24-4, Lions prepare for Thursday's home finale vs. #23 St. Gregs Box Score and Play-by-Play (access below) Standings, Player ...Read more
Lions roar past Royals, 80-56
Feb 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Full Report and Photos later tonight WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- No. 4 ranked Southwestern Assemblies of God University, liberally utilizing sixteen players, rolled to an 80-56 non-confere...Read more
Monday Hoops: SAGU hosts Ecclesia, 7:00pm
Feb 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Pride seeks rebound against EC Royals Lady Lions are off until Thursday WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Just two days after failing to finish off Wayland Baptist University, the Southweste...Read more
No. 4 Lions fall in overtime to Wayland
Feb 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU loses nine-point lead, squanders last second shot Two home games remain; Monday, Thursday 22-game unbeaten streak at home comes to an end Box Score, Play-by-Play, Photo Gallery (in...Read more
Basketball Preview: WBU at SAGU this afternoon
Feb 22, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Senior Day highlights a pair of big time match-ups Games start early; women at 1:00pm, men at 3:00pm Senior Ceremony at 2:30pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Saturday's college ...Read more
Lions move up to No. 4 in NAIA poll
Feb 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU hosts Wayland Baptist at 3:00pm on Saturday Sister school, No. 9 Vanguard, hosts No. 1 CSSM next week View Entire Poll (access below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The nin...Read more
Tres Magnifique!
Feb 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions win SAC crown; gash Northwood with 18 threes Rambo, Gentry, Guidry make 13-of-22 from long-distance Box Score, Play-by-Play, Standings posted below WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- ...Read more
Blackout is expected tonight at Hoops twinbill
Feb 18, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU meets Northwood at 6:00 and 8:00pm Lions can clinch the conference title with a win FANS URGED TO WEAR BLACK Video and LiveStats access listed below WAXAHACHIE, Texas --&...Read more
SAGU holds off No. 14 MACU, 95-94
Feb 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions now one win away from clinching conference title Five players score in double figures; team fires 15 triples Current Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/ Box Score / Pl...Read more
Second half surge overcomes OBU, 69-61
Feb 15, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo overcomes kryptonite with big plays Follow the Lions on Saturday against MACU SAC Showdown: Video and LiveStats access posted below WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- No. 5 ra...Read more
Hoops showdown tonight; SAGU vs OBU
Feb 13, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
No. 5 Lady Bison tangle with Lady Lions at 6pm OBU looks to avenge home loss to No. 5 SAGU in January WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Sooner Athletic Conference season...Read more
SAGU slips one spot to No. 5 in Top 25 Poll
Feb 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions gear-up for key games on Thurday and Saturday Plus: A report on SAGU's sister schools Entire Top 25 Poll: http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=209...Read more
Coach Bostwick earns 200th collegiate victory
Feb 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Close-nit Lions have won 40-of-52 close games Team has seven games remaining, five of them at home NAIA national website currently runs a similar story: http://www.naia.org/ViewArt...Read more
SAGU withstands Rams, 77-74
Feb 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions, now 20-3, fire 13 treys, build 18-point lead Bostwick earns 200th career coaching victory Team enters critical week: hosts OBU, play at MACU Box Score and Play-by-Play (belo...Read more
Saturday Hoops vs Texas Wesleyan
Feb 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU seeks bounce back after Throw-back Thursday Lady Lions play at 3:00pm, Lions opening tip at 5:00pm PLUS: A Look Ahead to Thursday's Showdown with OBU WAXAHACHIE, Texas --...Read more
No. 4 SAGU falls to Drovers, 88-80
Feb 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
USAO hot streak overcomes seven-point, second half deficit Lions entertain Texas Wesleyan on Saturday Box Score (below) SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/ CHI...Read more
Watch SAGU's Saturday hoops highlights
Feb 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Teams travels to Science & Arts (Ok) on Thursday Today's Top 25 poll results; post-season destinations listed WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Fans of Southwestern Assemb...Read more
Walter shines as No. 4 Lions thump SCU, 78-56
Feb 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Defense stymies top three-point shooting team Eleven Lions score; eight make triples as team improves to 19-2 Conference Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/ Box Score...Read more
No. 4 Lions edge OKCU, 65-62
Jan 31, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Defense, offensive boards, free throws critical in the clutch SAGU plays at home on Saturday at 5pm; ring ceremony at 4:30pm OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- They may appear as poised...Read more
SAGU hoops face nationally ranked OKCU tonight
Jan 30, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Fans can watch live video; other media available SAGU boasts SAC's leading scorers in men/women in Rambo/Winston OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- When Southwestern Assemblies of G...Read more
Lions trump Royals, 107-76
Jan 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Walter, Creer sizzle; SAGU sinks 58% of their shots Now 17-2, team prepares for No. 27 ranked OKCU on Thursday Current S.A.C. Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/ Natio...Read more
Lions in Arkansas to play Ecclesia College tonight
Jan 27, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU reaches midseason in SAC; big home games coming Sooner Conference Midseason Update (click here) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The college basketball regular season enters its final ...Read more
A Fan's Guide to the Sooner Athletic Conference
Jan 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Q & A with Ray Fink, league S.I.D. and historian What are the benefits SAGU and other new members enjoy? The SAC has won 84 national championships and is looking for more WAXAHACHIE...Read more
Bostwick optimistic after setback
Jan 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU suffers second loss inspite of all-out effort Coach dishes out praise, stresses need to refine in the fire WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Ever the teacher and mentor, Southwestern As...Read more
Wayland scores final seven points, tops SAGU
Jan 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Tied at 82, Pioneers pull upset, 89-82 Cold-shooting Lions can't offset 39 to 13 in free throws Click here for expanded Box Score Click here for Play-by-Play Read Coach Bostwick...Read more
Preview of SAGU -vs- WBU twinbill
Jan 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Statistical breakdown of the two games PLAINVIEW, Texas -- When Southwestern Assemblies of God University's women's and men's basketball teams take the court on Thursday...Read more
Follow SAGU hoops Thursday at WBU
Jan 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Games aired on video, radio, LiveStats and audio Lady Lions (10-9) vs. Flying Queens (8-8); Lions (16-1) vs. Pioneers (12-5) PLAINVIEW, Texas -- The eleven basketball teams in t...Read more
SAGU whistles past Northwood, 92-84
Jan 22, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
14 Three-Pointers were critical as Lions overcame foul trouble SAGU, now 16-1, starts second half with 13-0 run keyed by tactical move Bostwick describes the team and what th...Read more
Lions ascend to No. 1 in NAIA Poll
Jan 21, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
10-game win streak elevates SAGU to top spot WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the new Top 25 Coaches Poll just minute...Read more
SAGU jousts with Knights in Cedar Hill
Jan 21, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions fans urged to make the short trek to Nutting Arena WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University women's and men's basketball teams will be in...Read more
Rambo named Conference Player of the Week
Jan 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Senior guard now leads the NAIA in both scoring, steals Lions play at Rambo's high school in Cedar Hill, Tuesday, 8:00pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- For the second t...Read more
Lions contending among the NAIA's best
Jan 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Ranked No.2 last week, new Top 25 Poll coming on Tuesday SAGU goes 3-0 last week, play in Cedar Hill, Tuesday at 8:00pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Men's basketball in the Nation...Read more
Rambo picked for NCCAA honor
Jan 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Senior earns second national Player of the Week award WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Dominique Rambo collected his second National Player of the Week award this season, this one from the Nati...Read more
No. 2 ranked Lions outlast No. 11 St. Gregory's
Jan 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Twenty-four lead changes before SAGU seizes control, wins 91-83 Walter (29-pts), Rambo (22), Gentry (17) lead Lions to 10th straight win Box Score, Game Play-by-Play and Standings listed be...Read more
Hoops teams in action Saturday at St. Gregory's
Jan 18, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lady Lions play at 3:00pm, Lions at 5:00pm Overview of both games posted below WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University is set to play a road basketball&nb...Read more
Bostwick comments on the win over John Brown
Jan 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Coach praises strengths of defenders Gentry, Rambo Backcourt duo includes "the best defender in the country" WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Thursday night's 63-5...Read more
SAGU grounds Golden Eagles, 63-52
Jan 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Gentry, Rambo, Walter, 'D' shutdown John Brown Saturday in the S.A.C.: SAGU (14-1) at St. Gregory's (13-2), 5:00pm Box Score and Standings (links below) Coach Bostwick's...Read more
SAGU hosts John Brown Univ. on Thursday PM
Jan 15, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lady Lions (8-8) vs Golden Eagles (11-3) at 6:00pm Lions (13-1) vs Golden Eagles (12-3), 8:00pm SAGU Sports Live to broadcast both games in HD WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Southwest...Read more
Grit and heart propel Lions over Stars, 68-63
Jan 14, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Bostwick calls defensive standoff his favorite game SAGU hosts John Brown (12-3) in Thursday night biggie Box Score and Standings links below WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- They ...Read more
Replay Lions' Top 12 Plays-of-the-Night
Jan 12, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU takes 80-71 conference win behind playmakers Lions host Oklahoma City University on Monday at 8:00pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- One of the wonders of film is the ability to recal...Read more
Pair of scoring surges propel Lions to 80-71 win
Jan 12, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU tops Science & Arts with 12-0, 11-0 runs Oklahoma City visits the Sheaffer Center on Monday night Links below to: Box Score, Play-by-Play, Standings and Photo Gallery WAX...Read more
SAGU looks to brand Drovers with W's
Jan 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lady Lions host USAO at 3:00pm; Lions play at 5pm SAGU Sports Live will broadcast all of today's excitement! Links to HD Video and LiveStats listed below PREVIEWS of both games...Read more
Lions steady in 86-80 road win over Wesleyan
Jan 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Gentry, Walter, Adoyi come up big to stymie Rams SAGU hosts USAO on Saturday at 5pm; rematch of NAIA opener Box Score and Standings (links below) FORT WORTH, Texas -- Southw...Read more
SAGU in Ft. Worth to tangle with Rams
Jan 09, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Fans can make the short trip or follow on Live Stats Rebounding is urgent for Lady Lions; all-out defense for Lions Men's SAC Preview of all 11 teams (click here for attachment) ...Read more
SAGU moves up to No. 2 in NAIA Poll
Jan 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lions earn one first-place vote, trail UPike (12-1) Waxahachie, Texas — January 9, 2014 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) appears at No. 2 in this week's N...Read more
Rambo garners National Player of the Week award
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Coach Bostwick explains individual honor is for the team Link to NAIA official announcement: http://www.naia.org/ View Highlights vs. MACU (directions below) WAXAH...Read more
Rambo named SAC Player of the Week
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Senior point guard scored 40 and 32 points in two games Watch highlights of the win over MACU on Facebook WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- On the strength of averaging 36 points per ga...Read more
Lions place five in double-digits, win 79-66
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Back-to-back-to-back treys are one of three scoring runs Rambo, Walter, Feemster pace the Pride; SAGU plays Thursday at Rams Box Score, Standings links (below) BETHANY, Oklahoma &n...Read more
Lions cage high-scoring Evangels, 82-77
Jan 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU hands MACU first conference defeat Rambo, Feemster combine for 52 pts, defense forces 23 turnovers Photo Gallery, Box Score, Standings (links below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- &nbs...Read more
Lions hold off MACU, 82-77, improve to 9-1
Jan 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- No. 3 Southwestern Assemblies of God University overcame a quality opponent in nationally ranked Mid-America Christian University (Ok), 82-77, on Saturday evening i...Read more
SAGU hosts first-ever SAC games on Saturday
Jan 04, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
MACU teams lead the SAC; men score 99 ppg Evangels rosters sprinkled with Texans; games aired in HD WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Playing Mid-America Christian University is not new for ...Read more
Lions corral Bison, 89-76
Jan 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo racks up 40, wins shootout with Woods Lions host front-running MACU on Saturday; game aired on SAGU TV Box Score, Play-by-Play, and Standings links below SHAWNEE, Oklahoma &...Read more
SAGU holds off OBU, 89-76; Rambo scores 40
Jan 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma -- In the first league game for Southwestern Assemblies of God University, behind the explosive play of Dominique Rambo (Dallas, Tx / Trinity Chr CH, Ok Wesleyan Univ&...Read more
Lions open league season Thursday at OBU
Jan 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Watch the match-up to SAC's top two teams in Coaches' Poll Game Day Preview / Video Coverage (click here) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The start of the league season in th...Read more
SAGU holds off Patriots, 75-70, improve to 7-1
Dec 17, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Walter erupts for career-best 30 points Bostwick also lauds play of Gentry, Gumwell Links Below: Box Score, Photo Gallery from the game, Current Standings, Individual Player Sta...Read more
Lions close semester at home on Monday
Dec 16, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Arlington Baptist (4-5) takes on No. 3 SAGU (6-1) Patriots' ability to limit outside shooters will be put to the test WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The first semester comes to an end...Read more
No. 3 Lions shake off rust in 74-49 triumph
Dec 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU depth, defense wears down Tigers Feemster, Walter fuel offense; Mitchell blocks seven shots Box Score (at bottom of story) Current SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathle...Read more
Lions rise to #3 in NAIA Coaches Poll
Dec 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU is tied with Pikeville College in third Columbia College (8-0), Georgetown College (9-1) are No. 1, No. 2 (Entire Poll posted below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The first...Read more
Bostwick talks about being picked #2 in the SAC
Dec 08, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Lions Head Coach discusses fans and home games SAGU begins conference season the first week in January WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The start of Southwestern Assemblies of God Universit...Read more
SAGU has local road game on Tuesday
Dec 08, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Catch the Lions, Lady Lions in S.E. Dallas Study Break for fans; SAGU has home game on Dec. 16 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- While its finals week at Southwestern Assemblies of God Unive...Read more
SAC Coaches pick Lions to finish second
Dec 05, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Oklahoma Baptist voted as the team beat SAGU hosts OBU on Jan. 4 in broadcast biggie WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The head coaches in the Sooner Athletic Conference picked Oklahoma Bapt...Read more
River Pilots steer past Lions, 84-75
Nov 26, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU outscored 12-4 in final five minutes Conference season begin on Dec. 5 vs OKC Stars Box Score and Play By Play (links below) Next Coaches Top 25 Poll: December 10 SH...Read more
No. 5 Lions take on #2 LSU-Shreveport tonight
Nov 25, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Fans can follow the game's play-by-play on-line Friendly rivals meet at 7pm on the Red River at The Dock SHREVEPORT, Louisiana -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God Universi...Read more
SAGU goes to 5-0, top Crusaders, 89-71
Nov 20, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Erskine pours in 23, Feemster has second double-double Next up for Lions; road trip to No. 2 LSU-Shreveport Current SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4.php ...Read more
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Nov 19, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU teams play at 6pm/8pm in Richardson Games will be rematches from November 5th doubleheader WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's an...Read more
Lions cage Tigers, 82-67; whip 13 three-pointers
Nov 15, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU off to 4-0 start for third straight year Gentry, Guidry, Mills, Feemster reach double-digits Box Score (link below) SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4...Read more
SAGU entertains Paul Quinn tonight at 7:30pm
Nov 14, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Men's hoopsters ranked No. 3 in NCCAA pre-season WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Ranked number 5 in the NAIA's Pre-Season Top 25 Coaches Poll, the Southwestern Assemblies of God Univer...Read more
Lions top No. 2 LSU-Shreveport, 83-72
Nov 12, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Erskine, defense propels No. 5 SAGU against Pilots O'Neill, Davis, Starks provide essential lift for Team Purp WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Sparked by a solid defensive effort, the ...Read more
#5 Lions host #2 LSU-Shreveport tonight at 7pm
Nov 12, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Teams almost met in last year's NAIA championship game Preview of Players to Watch WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Tonight's clash between No. 2 ranked LSU-Shreveport and No. 5 r...Read more
SAGU tops McPherson in OT, 92-82
Nov 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Gentry, Mills, Feemster lead Lions to 2-0 start On Deck: No. 2 ranked LSU-Shreveport on Tuesday Box Score and SAC Standings (links below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Dem...Read more
Gentry's infectious, "all out" energy drives Lions
Nov 07, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Wood-surfing typifies desire of senior leader NEXT: SAGU plays host to McPherson College, Sat., 5:00pm SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4.php WAXAHACHIE...Read more
Snowstorm of threes lead Lions to 95-62 win
Nov 06, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
All ten players score, seven drain treys in SAGU debut Point Parade: Gentry 21, Mills 17, O'Neill 15, Feemster 13 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- After a near-packed Sheaffer Center cr...Read more
Hoops season tips off to threat of snow
Nov 05, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU is ranked #5 in NAIA Coaches Poll Lions play host to Dallas Christian on Tuesday night LiveStats link: http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/Webcasts.aspx?association=10 ...Read more
SAGU men's basketball roster announced
Nov 03, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Three starters will return, along with a deep cast Lions open the season at home on Tuesday at 8:00pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- In his first year as Head Coach at Southwestern Assemb...Read more
Men's Basketball adds two games
Oct 23, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Lions to play home/away against Ecclesia College SAGU schedule now complete with 30 dates WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's baske...Read more
Lions announce 28-game hoops itinerary
Oct 03, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU schedule has early national match-up Final roster decisions forthcoming; three starters return WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men'...Read more
National runner-up Lions sign five
May 31, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Solid recruiting class; Bostwick expects to add more SAGU introduces Davis, Dixon, Gumwell, Mills, Mitchell WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Head Coach Donnie Bostwick wasted litt...Read more
Delivering service 3-points at a time
May 07, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Senior Spotlight: Hoopster James "Truck" Ford A heart for God and a penchant for the trifecta WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Known for a tender heart and killer three-point s...Read more
View the "Journey to Greatness"
May 01, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Video captures Lions championship season Highlights of big plays and big dunks in big games WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The recently produced video that chronicles the hi...Read more
Hall of Fame to post Rambo photo
Apr 18, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Coach Bostwick named NABC President WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The memories from the Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's basketball team's run to the national championship ...Read more
Rambo named NAIA Co-Player of the Year
Apr 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Waxahachie, Texas — April 11, 2013 — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Men's Basketball Coaches' Association All-America Committee announced Southwestern As...Read more


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|Tennis association sets summer events
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text: With the draft a week away, who are some of the prospects you WANT us to draft? Not necessarily who you think we will, since that is virtually impossible to do (who had Asa Jacksom coming to us last year?), but draft-eligible prospects you want donning the purple and black. For me, I wouldn't mind seeing any one of Ryan Swope, Tank Carradine, Terron Armstead, Darius Slay, Keenan Allen, Arthur Brown, among others. The players I mentioned will, of course, be selected relatively early, but if we obtained any of the above I would be happy. What say you guys?


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Rob Ryan needs to cry too. Romo needs to cry. I want to see the Dolphins win so decisively that their fans are nauseated and begin to vomit, en masse. The entire stadium.
Is there a way we can get that Kardashian chick to stand in the endzone? Reggie Bush would open a fricken wormhole to her lovely body every carry.
Daniel Thomas- we are looking at you. This is your chance to blow everyone away on National TV. Perhaps you will get to Kardashian first. It is in your hands now.
Fasano- you are a pimp. Slaton- you are a pimp. Marshall- catch one in the endzone and Kardashian is yours. Moore- make Sparano fist pump for TDs!!! Seriously, what the hell? I was at the Bills game and he didn't fist pump a damn thing! After you throw a TD, run up to Sparano and DEMAND a fistpump.


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Dutch Master Marcel Wanders to Design the Mondrian Doha, Opening in 2015
Morgans Hotel Group will bring its high-stylin', nightlife-lovin', hotel experience to Qatar, with the (delayed) opening of Mondrian Doha in early 2015. And guess who is creating the interiors?
Marcel Wanders , who also did
Mondrian South Beach and Andaz Amsterdam.
The planning, design, and project oversight is by the local firm South West Architecture (SWA).
The planning, design, and project oversight is by the local firm South West Architecture (SWA).
The Mondrian brand is known for glamour-infused, high-fashioned design, originating on the Sunset Strip back in 1996 with the Mondrian Los Angeles (replacing the previous Le Mondrian, which opened in 1985). Back then, owner Ian Shrager was master of ceremonies of the design.
This will be Morgans' debut in the Middle East and one of four upcoming Mondrian hotels outside of the US (the others are London, Baha Mar, and Istanbul.) This will total seven hotels worldwide for the brand.
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A 'Wander'-ful Design Team Interprets a Chinese Fairy Tale at The Mira Moon
The Mira Moon in Hong Kong is 100 percent hotel haute couture and we all look good in it. This hotel unabashedly shows off its own sense of style and we, as the guests, become the necessary accessory.
In case you're not sure what we're talking about, this is the sister hotel developed by the Miramar Group, after the Mira Hong Kong, another visual journey (and hide-out for NSA leaker, Edward Snowden.) We think they may have outdone themselves with this one.
The hotel takes its name from the traditional Chinese "Moon Festival" which is celebrated in the Autumn. This is a festival of good fortune, honoring the Goddess of Immortality who has inspired many a Chinese fairy tale. It has also inspired a dream team of designers, who took this happy fairy tale and turned it into a one-of-kind, high fashion boutique hotel. Who else could pull this off better than Wanders & yoo?
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Andaz and Marcel Wanders Go to White Castle, Er, Amsterdam
Andaz Hotels are not joking around about their expansion plans. They just released news today that Andaz Amsterdam will open in a former library on the Prinsengracht in 2012. And adding to the offbeat Andaz experience will be interior designer (and Dutch homeboy) Marcel Wanders, he who did the ethereal Mondrian South Beach. Here is a bit of PR-speak about the hotel from...well, the press release:
In line with other Andaz branded hotels, Andaz Amsterdam will combine the best of lifestyle and boutique hotels with a contemporary and personal approach. Hyatt will offer its guests an authentic stay in the heart of Amsterdam focusing on an innovative hospitality experience blending personal preferences with attentive and uncomplicated service.
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Make Your Own Mondrian with Moooi Designs
During a recent stay at the Mondrian South Beach, we were quite taken with the "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" concept of Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.
After looking back at some of our photos, we wondered if we might be able to recreate the look at home—or at least, parts of it. We're not too keen on having one of these bug-eyed lady murals staring at us when we wake up every morning.
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Coming Soon in Germany:: The Design Hotel-Power Plant Hybrid
Now that the Mondrian South Beach has been open for almost six whole months, the hype as well as the advertising of its Marcel Wanders-designers interior has died down. This means it's perfect timing for Marcel to put himself back out there by leaking photos of his next big hotel project, the Kameha Grand in Bonn, Germany.
Due to to open this fall, the Kameha Grand is going to be one of those hybrid design/business hotels, where they'll be venturing outside of neutral tones but still respectful of business traveler tastes. Boasting 192 rooms, 61 suites, and one massive Presidential Suite with a sweeping staircase reminiscent of Wanders' Miami masterpiece, the Kameha will bed the trendiest of suits.
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Philippe Starck's 'yoo' Launches a Hotel Group, Yo
From left: John Hitchcox, Marcel Wanders, Philippe Starck
Yoo, a design and investment company co-founded by developer John Hitchcox and much-hyped designer extraordinaire Philippe Starck which we believe is pronounced like "you" and not, like, your stoner cousins drawn out "yo" greeting is launching a hotel group of its very own.
Apparently, the company won an architectural competition to design a new hotel in Split, Croatia, and after designing the 110-room hotel on the Adriatic Sea (the first five star resort and spa in the city), the company which, right now, primarily does residential projects announced a new focus on hospitality.
Several yoo designers have already done hotel projects: The JIA Hotel in Hong Kong was designed by yoo, and The Mondrian South Beach, "the work of yoo's newest design partner Marcel Wanders," are examples from here, yoo plans to partner with hospitality groups to "design hotels in the brand's signature style with the dramatic lobbies, whimsical accessories and unique lighting already found in yoo's residential work."
Philippe Starck: conquering the hotel design world, one quirky piece of room decor at a time.
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Even the Vending Machines Are Kinky at the Mondrian South Beach
Is nothing sacred? Not for Morgans Hotel Group, who have just desecrated the almighty concept of a vending machine as well as their Marcel Wanders-designed Mondrian South Beach. Doing away with a hotel gift shop and brushing off Marcel for a moment, the Mondrian brought in Mari Balestrazzi to reinvent an automat, called Semi-Automatic, for peddling their goodies. It's a great idea except for the fact that it only accepts credit cards and contains nothing edible.
That said, we're completely seduced by its clean lines and bounty of Atari classics for Playstation, and we kind of want to rub against it and purr. Aside from Atari games, the automat contains various other earthly delights such as 24-karat gold handcuffs from Kiki de Montparnasse, rentals of a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow or 2000 Bentley Azure convertible, $28 anti-recession T-shirts and $400 marabou feather vests. Only in Miami, we say. Will this vending machine be popping up in any other Morgans Hotels? Probably not, but we do know it's next destination: our fantasies.
[Image via Morgans Hotel Group]
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South Beach in Style: Preview Pics of Mondrian South Beach
The eagerly awaited Mondrian South Beach--we had a tour of the unfinished version back in November 2007, and we've been enthusiastically waiting for the real opening--is set to open fully soon.
In the meantime, HotelChatter tipster Michael told us about a bunch of lobby and sample guest bedroom pictures available from designer Marcel Wanders online and we just had to show you. It really does look something special.
Starting in the lobby, there's a pretty spectacular spiral staircase, as pictured above. Move into the guest rooms and you can't miss the unique design features that really make it look different to other hotels.
We love the big sweeping spaces of the bedroom and if you take a look at the same room from the other angle, we're pretty excited by its funky bath tub too.
There's no official opening date being publicized soon and no online reservations open yet, but May or June are looking likely.
[UPDATE: The hotel is set to open in December 2008 for the annual Art Basel Art Fair.]
Two more photos after the jump.
[Photo: Marcel Wanders]
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Mondrian South Beach Not Until May 2008 But It Will be Wander-Full
From the Bahamas to Florida....
Yesterday we were given a brief tour of the Mondrian South Beach which is, much to our dismay, still under construction. The hotel will technically open some of its units in January 2008, as had been previously reported, but the entire property won't be fully operational until May 2008.
Either way, when it opens the Mondrian will be spectacular. And we're not just saying this because we got a tour and we feel like we have to be nice.
For starters, Morgans Hotel Group basically gave designer Marcel Wanders creative freedom for the hotel. And his designs are pretty spectacular if somewhat unusual.
The Dutch-born designer was named "Designer of the Year" by Elle and been recognized by Time magazine as a top interior designer. Here's how he described his vision for the Mondrian:
Wanders, 44, conceived the hotel as "Sleeping Beauty's castle," with gardens that serve as indoor and outdoor living spaces, featuring cabanas, tented play spaces for children and a hanging chandelier above the elegant pool. The hotel rooms, which resemble theater boxes, overlook the gardens so that "everyone has the best seat in the house," he says.
We saw samples of the interior decor and furnishings inside the sales office of the Mondrian South Beach which is temporarily housed in the building. Wanders' contemporary designs have been called bold, innovative and romantic but we thought it was also incredibly happy and giddy (excuse our layperson's descriptions.)
It's decor that we wouldn't want to live in 365 days a year but we firmly believe a hotel stay (especially in a luxury hotel) should be an experience different from your daily life. And Wanders' whimiscal but bright decor should do the trick.
MORE pictures from inside the Mondrian SoBe after the jump.
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Party Dispatch: Mondrian South Beach's Yacht Party
Not a yacht, but the planned Mondrian South Beach Hotel.
While we couldn't attend last week's Mondrian South Beach yacht party, (we were busy with a...um..private jet party), the hotel made sure that we got the full party dispatch.
Keep in mind, the Mondrian is still not open but it will be sometime in early 2008. The yacht party was kind of like of "woo cruise" in hopes of getting buyers for the residential units in the hotel. These residences will start at $400,000, and consists of 342 studios, one and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses.
Thus aboard the yacht, 200 VIP brokers checked-out furnishings from hotel's designer Marcel Wanders Mooi collection which will be placed in the Mondrian South Beach residences. Fancy hors d'oeuvres from OLA were served and of course, there was champagne. Revelers included the hotel's co-developer Keith Menin, Jeff Mohr, the owner of Majestic Properties and the hotel's general manager Maria Elena Rubio, along with sales director Pietro Belmonte.
Yacht-goers were also offered the chance to enter a raffle for a two-night weekend stay at the Mondrian LA. The night ended by docking in the soon-to-be-home of the Mondrian's private marina where guests were treated to a "video visualization" of the hotel from Marcel Wanders on an inflatable screen. We just can't wait for the place to actually open soon.
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If this week's misinformation about rape has taught us anything, it's that facts are taking a backseat to conservative hype on the campaign trail. For over 30 years, we've been deeply immersed in supporting and developing programs, studies, policies, and legislation intended to prevent and stop rape and sexual violence.
Here are the facts:
- 1.3 million U.S. women were raped during 2009, the year preceding the latest survey from CDC (Centers for Disease Control).
- In the United States, the health care cost of intimate partner rape, physical assault and stalking totals $5.8 billion each year, nearly $4.1 billion of which is for direct medical and mental health care services.
- Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the US report having been raped at some time in their lives.
- 81% of women who experienced rape, stalking or physical violence by an intimate partner reported significant short or long term impacts related to the violence experienced in this relationship such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and injury, while 35% of men report such impacts of their experiences.
- In a nationally representative survey: for the first rape experience of female victims, perpetrators were reported to be intimate partners (30.4%), family members (23.7%), and acquaintances (20%).
- U.S. women age 16 to 24 experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault, and people age 18 and 19 experience the highest rates of stalking. Violence limits young women's ability to manage their reproductive health and exposes them to sexually transmitted diseases.
- The United Nations Development Fund for Women estimates that at least one of every three women globally will be beaten, raped, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. In most cases, the abuser is a member of her own family.
- Sexual violence is a pervasive global health and human rights problem. In some countries, approximately one in four women and girls over age 15 may experience sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives, and rates of sexual abuse by non-partners range from one to 12 percent over the course of a woman's lifetime.
- Sexual violence and rape have been used during armed conflict to torture, injure and degrade women, and have been a feature of recent conflicts around the world, including those in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Darfur region of Sudan, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia.
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Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; United Nations Development Fund for Women; US State Department; World Health Organization.


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20 suggestions for New Year resolutions for the young
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This text is adapted and translated from the original one, available in the blog http://www.mooshema.com/ . Since my original idea was to make young people think about the things which are of real importance, I think that these are worth reading in other countries, not just eSerbia.
...and make the world you want to live in.
Don't hate those who are different, no matter whether it is the religion, nation, name, the colour of the skin, sexual orientation, political ideas. Where the hatred stops is the place from which you can start loving each other.
Make distinction between good and bad people, and do not accept any other. Be aware of the fact who encourages you to protest, and why. Be critical, not enraged. Protest, but in a civilised way. Change, but not demolish.
Stop adoring fashion/model/music/film and other celebrities and search for inspiration in people who will make you better, not more stupid. Improve your taste. Be picky, do not accept everything that is offered.
Do not make heroes of those who do not deserve it – criminals, fascists, murderers should not be on your list. Real heroes are those who improved this world, not just their own savings account.
Learn how to admire wisdom, not the brand, be it a vehicle, mobile or sports gear. Wisdom is always modern. Do not sneer at it.
Do not watch reality shows. You know what's real, nobody has to show you. Open your eyes, look through the window and you'll know what's going on. Then do something about it – change the reality if you don't like it.
Stop making or liking Facebook pages that insult or endanger others. Use social networks to change the world, not to pollute it.
Before you post a status or a tweet, read it several times. Ask yourself whether it is really necessary to share this with everybody else. If you still think that it is, but your common sense tells you the opposite, don't post it. Leave behind the pearls of wisdom, not the reason for tomorrow's shame.
Don't be silent when you witness violence. Your silence is your approval.
Do not throw rubbish all over your town. Leave it in the same state you want to see it tomorrow.
Once a month, instead of buying a drink, buy a book. The things that go inside your head are much more worthy than the one that could make you lose your head.
Do not make your breast or your lips larger. Enlarge your mind. Do not be a bad copy of an ideal, but a unique version of yourself.
Do not be outlaws. Be knights.
Admire your language, tradition and country. Do not approve of these who make it important by using violence. Learn as much as you can about your own culture and do not judge the others. Be citizens of the world.
Write your posts and messages, even your status in a normal way. Preserve your language. Nobody else will.
Don't be ashamed to be different. Stand out from the crowd. You will see better, and you will be spotted more easily.
Think about the fact that you will be parents one day. Think about what world you would like to leave to your children. We haven't left you much. It seems we couldn't do any better. It's your turn to make it better.
What is this?You are reading an article written by a citizen of eRepublik, an immersive multiplayer strategy game based on real life countries. Create your own character and help your country achieve its glory while establishing yourself as a war hero, renowned publisher or finance guru.


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Okay, so last year was my first attempt in a fantasy league and I was less than impressed. I guess that could be expected as it was a free Yahoo league. None of the other players in it were active at all. I am fairly certain that at least half the players used the auto-draft feature. Nobody wanted to make any midseason moves. It was a boring experience.
SO! If any of y'all plan on setting up or know of any decent leagues upcoming, could you gimme a holler. Also, anyone know when its starting up again?
UPDATE: Because it seems that there are several of you out there that seem down with the idea of a TC fantasy league, I am taking it apon myself to ge this ball rolling. Anyone interested in participating, e-mail me your SBNation ID and in the subject line put, "TC Fantasy". My e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com
As we get closer to fantasy season I will compile a list of all interested members and we can get a league going. Hope to hear from a good number of y'alls.


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Taliban orders demolition of all non-Islamic imagesBy Galina Gridneva and Valery Zhukov
NEW DELHI, Feb 27, 2001 (Itar-Tass via COMTEX) -- The leadership of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan ordered the dismantling of all non- Islamic religious images. "Pursuant to decisions made by spiritual leaders, as well as by the Supreme Court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, all pre-Islamic objects of worship in Afghanistan must be destroyed," a special decree circulated in Kabul on Tuesday reads. The decree was signed by Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar.
Under the decree, the relics of Buddhism which preceded the spread of Islam in what is now Afghan territory will be the first to be destroyed. These include several statues of Buddha, including sculptures made nearly 2,000 years ago.
Hot on the heels of the Taliban advent to power, many non- Islamic exhibits were destroyed in the history museum in Kabul.
April 23, 2003
MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS from CNN to the New York Times have all recently admitted to years of lying about conditions in Iraq under Saddam Hussein. They explain that they faced either losing "access" or subjecting their Iraqi employees ¢ and, of more relevancy, themselves ¢ to Saddam's torture chambers.
Stipulating for purposes of argument that the media were performing a service to anyone other than Saddam Hussein by being his pimp, rather than just pulling out, it still leaves another devilish question. Why, then, were these same news organizations ¢ CNN and the Times in particular ¢ so insistent that the United States take no action to remove Hussein from power, knowing what they now admit they knew?
Liberals learned to live with Iraqi citizens being fed into plastic shredders, summary executions, maimings and unanesthetized ear-loppings. Only now have they found something truly fiendish going on in Iraq: Christian missionaries are proselytizing! On the basis of the raw terror on display at the New York Times, I gather the operating theory is that Iraqis who withstood Saddam Hussein's sadistic tyranny for 30 years will be unable to withstand a Christian missionary.
I don't know. Liberals have resisted Christianity pretty well. Christians are already a majority in America, and we can't even stop public school teachers from passing out condoms to fourth-graders or prevent Hollywood from producing movies that portray Christians as marauding skinheads.
But in the left's doomsday scenario, Arabs who have been stewing in Islamic theology their entire lives could watch a 20-minute video on the life of Christ and convert en masse. God only knows what trouble that could lead to.
Interestingly, absolutely everyone concedes that a lot of Muslims are going to have to convert to some new religion. That's the point of the much-ballyhooed claim that the terrorists and their sympathizers are not practicing "true Islam." Well, they think they are. Muslims who share Mohammed Atta's religious beliefs as it pertains to infidels are bossily informed that they are incorrect and ordered to practice "true Islam." Only if a Christian mentions Jesus Christ, evidently, does it constitute imperialism.
In fact, the "true Islam" ruse is straight out of the imperialist's handbook. When the British colonized India, they encountered such charming Hindu practices as "suttee," which involved throwing the widow on her husband's burning funeral pyre. Instead of convincing the Hindus that this hideous practice was a priori wrong, the British went to great lengths to produce ancient Sanskrit texts proving that the natives were not practicing "true Hinduism."
As Anthony Pagden describes it in the book "Peoples and Empires": "The British ransacked Sanskrit texts and questioned local religious leaders in an effort to discover a 'purer' form of Hinduism" that would match ¢ as Pagden puts it ¢ "their own notions of 'morality.'" (Pagden, who has taught at Harvard and has written for the New York Times, would be finished as a respected academic if he ever expressed a personal view as to the morality of burning women alive.)
As luck would have it, the governor general of India, Lord Bentinck, made the exciting discovery that suttee was just such a distortion of the original Sanskrit! He outlawed it in 1829, proclaiming that he had restored the Indians to "true Hinduism."
Similarly, when Napoleon occupied Egypt at the end of the 18th century, he imposed a predominantly French culture, claiming he was merely restoring the Egyptians' true culture. (The only French custom that still survives is the aversion to bathing.) Indeed, Napoleon even declared that the French, not the Muslim warriors he had overthrown, were the "true Muslims."
Liberals don't mind pompously asserting that the terrorists are not practicing "true Islam" and demanding conversion to a form of Islam closer to their own "morality" (as per Pagden). Like the prim Lady-Do-Rightlys of Britain, they insist they are not destroying a religion, but rather restoring it to its proper understanding.
Inarguably, anyone who views flying planes into the World Trade Center as a matter of religious devotion is going to have to get a new religion. Could we at least stop pretending that the British colonial office approach of pandering "true Islam" is any less "imperialistic" than Franklin Graham's missionaries showing videos on the life of Christ?
Throughout the history of empire-building, Christians were a constant thorn in the side of the conquerors and slave-traders. They quaintly insisted that, as Pagden puts it, the biblical command "'Love thy neighbor as thyself' should be a real deterrent against pillage and the unwarranted expropriation of the goods of others, even when, as was generally the case, those others were not Christians."
Though some colonialists used Christianity as a fig leaf for pillage, they were precisely as Christian as Cuba, China and North Korea are "democratic" today. Someday, liberals will denounce democracy, citing the atrocities of Red China as proof of what such a monstrous system of government can do.
Christians who are willing to leave the safety and comfort of America to go to barbarous lands, risking disease, pestilence and murder, simply because they so love their fellow man ¢ these are the miscreants who inflame and enrage liberals more than Saddam Hussein and his rape rooms ever did.
Origins of Islam
Founded by a militarily and politically successful tribal group in Arabia.
Originated in 7th centuary Arabia, at a time when the the two imperial blocks, Byzantium and Persia were weakening. The majority of Arabic society was nomadic. The cities were small urban islands in a vast rural sea. Islam was the product of the process of change affecting the cities of Mecca and Medina which were becoming increasingly important trading centers. From the 6th centuary the Meccan merchants, a small percentage of the population had amassed great wealth, within a few families.
"The emergence of private property disrupted social life as bedouin values bsed on collective ownership were set aside by a merchant class that had little time for the nomadic emphasis on communalism, solidarity, equality and mutual responsibility" (Phil Marshall).
This lead to hostility to the merchants from the rest of the population who did not share in the wealth of the new elite and demanded respect for the old values.
Muhammad ibn Abdallah, the founder of Islam a member of one of the most alienated groups, a powerful Meccan tribe the Quraysh.
"Though he married a wealthy women and eventually became a prosperous trader, when he began to preach in AD610 is main concern was to remedy the injustices of Meccan society"(Phil Marshall). He called on Meccans to accept one God whose prophet, Muhammad himself had been sent to convey the divine law and and who would weith mans conduct on a 'Day of Judgement'
Much of Muhammad's preachings are directed towards the Meccan princes, calling them to fulfill their traditional obligations and look after the weaker members of the tribe. Muhammad did not want to subvert commerce, he wanted to reform it. He himself was a business man and his teachings reflect a business man's perspective and interests.
Although Meccan society was falling under the domination of a new merchant class, it lacked central authority. There was no state. There was no legal system, no political of administrative apparatus.
Muhammads preachings therefore were a serious threat to the city elite, as he was propossing the establishment of a Meccan state governed by himself.
Muhammad and his followers were forced to leave Mecca and eventually moved to Medina, a city 300 miles to the north (in 622). There was tension within the community due to conflict between rival tribes. Muhammad set out to provide a unified group, establising the umma a sort of popular front, which put the status of Muslim above that of tribe loyality.
"This agreement not only brought the a community into existance but laid the foundations of a state"
The umma became wealthy following attacks on Meccan caravans, soon the umma dominated Medina. They then set out to expand and following a series of battles routed opposition from the Meccans. A sucession of Arabian towns and tribes declared themself for Muhammad.
Within eight years of their expulsion the city, Mecca had become the center of a rapidly growing islamic economy.
The empire spread at an enormous rate, within a dozen years it covered much of North Africa, Syria, Iraq and Iran. This success was due in part to the decline of Byzantine (Roman) and Persian rule, but also because the Islamic forces were often seen as liberators.
Initially the Islamic forces imposed a relatively modest tax burden on conquered terrorities. It did not occupy or take away peasants land and it did not compel them to change their religon.
As it spread it adapted to local environments and Islam diversified. Islam of Iran had a different character to Islam of India. Within countries different variations existed; the Islam of the ruling dynasty, the Islam of the local ruling group, and that of movements and sects who sought freedom for the mass of a population suffering under an imperialist yoke.
Embraces all who have accepted the faith regardless of nationality.
"Christianity, associated at its foundation with a subordinated, rebel group makes a clear distinction between state and religion"
Islam makes no such distinction. Sharia law is based on the Quran and the sunna (the sayings and doings of the prophet as recorded in the hadiths ) provides the frame work for policy and society.
Though there are and always have been disagreements over how literal the interperation of Sharia law should be. The Sunni tradition represents a more pragmatic tendency, the Shia tradition, dominant in Iran is more orthadox.
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Islam and ImperialismIslam and Fascism
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Fundamentalist before Iran, ally of the US
Algeria, a former French colony won independance 30 years ago.
In December 1991 Islamic Fundalmentalists won a democratically run election. A militarily backed government, supported by many liberals in the west, over threw this election. Further elections were called off in Jan 1992 by the generals to prevent a victory by the Fundamentalist Islamic Salvation Front.
Since then Muslim radicals have been fighting to overthrow and set up an Islamic republic. In the past two years more than 3,000 (official figures, actual numbers may be twice that) have died. Fundamentalists have targeted professionals, including lecturers, writers and doctors. About a dozen journalists have been killed. Hundreds have left for neighbouring Morocco or Tunsia or to Europe. More than 30 Foreigners have been killed, provoking a mass exodus. Foreign companies have cut their personal. Liberal papers have closed down.
Such is the strength of support for the GIA the armed islamic group that parts of the country, including districts of the capital have become no go areas for the police. Millitants set up road blocks mirroring those run by the police. In towns in the south of Algiers, they have in effect replaced local authorities.
Fundamentalists have threated to kill unveiled women. In the south a 17 year old who refused to wear a veil was killed as an example. Last Thursday two school girls waiting at a bus stop near Algeriers were shot dead. At least 29 women have been killed.
The word "Liberal" is given new meaning. The Organistion of Free Yound Algerians (OAJL), a militant squad of liberal youth has vowed it will kill 30 veiled women or an equal number of men supporting Islamic beards for each women killed for not wearing a veil.
Anti islamics have claimed they are setting up armed groups and self defence cells to resist the Fundamentalists, bringing a thirds force into the conflict which has pitted the security forces against the fundamentalists.
Most Algerians expect the government to fall to the fundamentalists.
TurkeyAtaturk launched the secular state in 1923, seperating mosque and state. All aspects of Sharia law were eliminate and efforts were made to minimise the influence of religion on the private life of many voters. Arabic script was abolished as was the veil. Most of Turkeys 60 million people are muslims but fundamentalism is seen "as much as a bogeyman to the educated middle class there as it is in the west" Turks do not like being mistaken for Arabs or Iranians.
Liberal journalist, Ugar Mumcu was killed by Islamic millitants in a car bomb last year.
In power at the moment is the True Path Party commited to brutally supressing the Kurdish uprising and austerity packages, in coalition with the Social Democrats. (True Path Party won 22.8%). In recent municipal elections, the Islamic Fundalmentalist party, Refah won 18% of popular vote, including the mayorship in Istanbul and Ankara the capital. This was twice their previous vote attained five years ago. They now control 28 of Turkeys 76 municipalities. In the in the central city of Konya where they won nearly half the vote, alcohol has been banned and women are under pressure to wear the chandor. Believed to be funded by Libya, Iran and Saudi Arabia, they are anti NATO, anti Zionist and opposed to Turkey joining the European Union.
Refah are presenting a moderate face, refraining from openly advocating an Islamic government saying it supports only a "Fair Regime"
Why did they get support in the election?
-revulsion at corruption of established parties
-anger at poverty,
many voters poor uneducated migrants from the countryside
-defence of familly values under attack from magazines and TV
-in Kurdish south many voted as an alternative to the pro-Kurdish Democracy party who boycotted the elections.
On Thursday, thousands demonstrated outside the Supreme Electoral Board (there have been accucations of vote rigging) shouting secular slogans.
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Nothing can justify massacring thousands of innocent civilians, such as on September 11th. Islam forbids the use of terrorism, attacking innocent civilians. No real or imagined injustice can justify it. In addition, harboring terrorists, whether by civilians or by governments, is not supported by Islam. Terrorists cannot be heroes.
Although terrorism cannot be justified, many Fundamentalist Muslims in the Middle East are angry with the United States. Even though extremely few Fundamentalist Muslims engage in terrorism, the anger of many Muslims needs to be understood by Americans to avoid other types of conflicts in the future.
Right now, the rage of Fundamentalist Muslims in the Middle East is incomprehensible to most Americans. After all, many Americans would say, the USA protected Middle Eastern countries against the aggression of Iraq, as well as against the former Soviet Union.
The Rage of Fundamentalist Muslims
Dr. Bernard Lewis is a noted historian and author on the Middle East. He is recognized as a specialist on understanding the rage of Fundamentalist Muslims. He has written articles on the subject and has appeared on television, such as the Charlie Rose show (10-18-01), to explain the anger of Fundamentalist Muslims in the Middle East toward the United States. He gives the following reasons for Middle Eastern anger toward the United States:
Muslims blame the USA for poverty and oppression in the Middle East.- The USA provides military support to several oppressive governments in the Middle East. The majority of people in those countries, Muslims, live in abject poverty, with no hope for the future.
- The people in those Middle Eastern countries are not allowed to protest against their own governments and cannot overthrow their governments, partly because of American military support for those governments. (However, the people are allowed to demonstrate publicly against the USA to vent their anger and frustration.)
- The USA abandoned the Muslim people of Iraq and Afghanistan after the USA achieved its military goals. After the USA left Iraq, oppressed people in Iraq who opposed Saddham Hussein were massacred. After the USA left Afghanistan, the people of that country were left in abject poverty, had no effective leaders, and had no hope for the future.
- The USA provides military support to Israel, one of the world's strongest military powers, and the Israelis use that American military power against the Palestinian Muslims, who are forbidden to build an army or have a military force. (Editor's Note - Israel was created by the United Nations to make a homeland for Jews. The land, however, was already inhabited by Palestinian Muslims. Many Muslims, therefore, regard Palestinian territory as being occupied by oppressors, the Israelis.)
- Fundamentalist Muslim leaders have focused on the frustrations and hopelessness of the people of the Middle East and promised a new world in which Muslims control their own destinies.
Muslims blame the USA for a loss of traditional values in the Middle East.- For Fundamentalist Muslims, the USA is a symbol of moral decay. They see the USA as responsible for a decline in traditional values and lifestyles.
Fundamentalist Muslims see the American lifestyle as a dangerous competitor for the hearts and minds of Muslims.- Fundamentalist Muslims view the technologically advanced and secular lifestyle in the United States as a dangerous temptation for Muslims and that it will lead them away from Fundamentalist Muslim values.
Fundamentalist Muslims believe that they are dominated by the West, especially the United States."Of all these offenses the one that is most widely, frequently, and vehemently denounced is undoubtedly imperialism ...." "What is truly evil and unacceptable [to the Fundamentalist Muslim] is the domination of infidels over true believers."
In addition, Fundamentalist Muslims believe that Middle Eastern tyrants have adopted Western ways to gain military power to use against their own people. "For vast numbers of Middle Easterners, Western-style economic methods brought poverty, Western-style political institutions brought tyranny, even Western-style warfare brought defeat. It is hardly surprising that so many were willing to listen to voices telling them that the old Islamic ways were best...." (The Atlantic - Lewis).
The United States provides a focus for Muslim rage."Islamic fundamentalism has given an aim and a form to the otherwise aimless and formless resentment and anger of the Muslim masses at the forces that have devalued their traditional values and loyalties and, in the final analysis, robbed them of their beliefs, their aspirations, their dignity, and to an increasing extent even their livelihood."
"And since the United States is the legitimate heir of European civilization and the recognized and unchallenged leader of the West, the United States has inherited the resulting grievances and become the focus for the pent-up hate and anger." (The Atlantic - Lewis).
Many Muslims Are Sympathetic to the USAWhen Dr. Lewis appeared on the Charlie Rose television show (10-18-01), he pointed out that, contrary to the news media's coverage, a large percent of Middle Eastern Muslims actually have strong sympathies with the United States. He said, for example, tens of thousands of Iranian Muslims demonstrated to show their grief and sorrow about the September 11th disaster--in direct disobedience to the Iranian government.
RecommendationsDr. Lewis thinks we should fight terrorist networks with great vigor, as long as it takes. He also said that the USA needs to stop trying so hard to please the Middle Eastern rulers. Instead, he wants the USA to support the development of true democracies in the Middle East. He thinks that the USA should not stop until a truly democratic government is in place in Afghanistan--or anywhere else we intervene.
Dr. Lewis believes that Americans need to correct the impression that we do not follow through on what we start. He said that because Hussein remained in power after the Gulf War, and then massacred people who opposed him, the United States looked like it gave up. When the USA pulled back from Somalia after an ugly incident, we further strengthened the impression in the Middle East that we would not finish what we started if things got difficult.
In short, Dr. Lewis thinks that the seeds of terrorism are sown in American support for tyrannic governments in the Middle East. In addition to fighting against terrorist networks directly, the USA needs to support the development of truly democratic governments that give the people in the Middle East hope for the future. He argues that free democracies are the best weapons against poverty, hopelessness, and terrorism.
Also try Countering Terrorism from the Middle East, which has other recommendations for long term solutions and Islam and Liberal Democracy, Robin Wright's scholarly examination of modern Islamic movements and democracy.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Muslims-Rage.html [Edited 1 times, lastly by theseeker on 04-26-2003]
Ann Coulter
October 30, 2002
AFTER ALL THE speculation about the sniper terrorizing Maryland and Virginia, at last we have some cold hard facts. He is a Muslim. He converted to Islam 17 years ago. He changed his name to John Muhammad. He belonged to Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam. He cheered the terrorist attack of Sept. 11. He registered his getaway vehicle with the DMV on the anniversary of Sept. 11 ¢ writing down the time of registration as 8:52 a.m.
Naturally, therefore, the mainstream media have decided the crucial, salient fact about sniper John Muhammad is that he is a Gulf War veteran. Thus, the New York times described the snipers as: "John Allen Muhammad, 41, a Gulf War veteran, and John Lee Malvo, 17, a Jamaican."
They are now hot on the trail of whether Osama bin Laden ever served with the U.S. military in the Gulf War.
To review recent events, last year, 19 Muslims slaughtered thousands of Americans on U.S. soil. Since then, one Muslim tried to blow up a U.S. commercial jet with a shoe bomb and another Muslim shot up Los Angeles airport. The Religion of Peace has also been active abroad, decapitating an American journalist and blowing up a French tanker. In the last few weeks alone, Muslims bombed a nightclub in Bali and were narrowly prevented from slaughtering hundreds of theater-goers in Moscow.
Inasmuch as the nation is at war with Islamic terrorists, you might think it would be of passing interest that the sniper is a Muslim. But you need a New York Times decoder ring to figure out that GULF WAR VETERAN John Muhammad is a Muslim. The main clue is the Times' repeated insistence that Islam had absolutely nothing to do with the shootings.
Wrestling with the freakish development that a practitioner of the Religion of Peace is a killer, the Times has even rushed to print with the completely unsubstantiated speculation that John Muhammad had recently rejected Islam. Experts explained that a "rapid and bizarre change in religious beliefs" is common among "serial killers." One doctor said a change in religious beliefs before committing violent crimes is "a fairly well-known phenomenon in clinical psychiatry," adding that he "was not diagnosing Mr. Muhammad's condition."
His condition? He's a Muslim. That's his condition and his diagnosis. It may be time to update the DSM-IV by adding "Jihad Impulse-Control Disorder" to its index of official diagnoses.
In addition to copious articles intimating that John Muhammad was practically not even a Muslim, the media have universally concluded that there is "no evidence" connecting him to al-Qaida. Of course, it will be difficult to find any evidence, having instantly pronounced the case closed.
In one hard-hitting investigative piece on Muhammad, for example, the Times produced amazing details from his life, including conversations with relatives, neighbors, friends and ex-girlfriends. The article droned on about how he met one ex-girlfriend ¢ her job, her hobbies, her hopes and dreams. But when she said, "We stopped talking after he asked me about religion," the Times dropped the subject and moved on to the next topic.
After weeks of blithe theorizing that the sniper was an "angry white male" ¢ based on invidious and offensive stereotypes ¢ aren't we entitled to a little theorizing about Muhammad's terrorist ties? There is surely more evidence that he was a member of al-Qaida than that he abandoned Islam before carrying out the sniper attacks.
Emerging as al-Qaida's leading spokesman in America, the Times has also blacked out the information that the terrorists who seized a Moscow theater last week were practitioners of the Religion of Peace.
I note again: America is at war with Islamic fanatics. But in a prolix front-page article about the "hostage siege" in Russia, the Times referred to the Islamic fanatics who stormed the theater exclusively as the "captors," the "separatists" and the "guerrillas." One searches in vain for a clear statement that the Moscow hostage crisis was yet another enterprise of the Religion of Peace.
The only hint that the "captors" were even Muslims was the Times' dismissive description of Russian President Vladimir Putin's reaction to the terrorists' demands. Instead of acquiescing, Putin "cho(se) to cast the rebels as international Islamic terrorists." The Times knows a cheap political ploy when it sees one.
In one of the oddest attempts to soften depictions of Islam ¢ the one religion the media respects ¢ the Times has apparently banned the word "burka" from its pages. (Burkas have gotten such a bad name recently!) Instead, one reads only about the "burka-style gowns" of the Islamic terrorists in Moscow or the "burka-like robes" of women in Bahrain. (How about: The swastika-like adornment on the skinhead's forearm.)
Not to be outdone by the Times, CNN has valiantly insisted on calling John Muhammad by his Christian name. The night the snipers' names were first released, CNN's Jeanne Meserve repeatedly called Muhammad two names he does not answer to: "Here are the names. John Allen Williams, aka Muhammad Williams, and also a John Lee Malvo." Williams isn't his name. It's not even "Muhammad Williams." It is John Allen Muhammad.
After assuring viewers "we will deal with this carefully," Aaron Brown summed up Meserve's report, saying, "We will say again that these two men, John Allen Williams and John Malvo ¢ and I'm not clear on the spelling on Malvo ..." While telling whoppers about Muhammad's name, he's fretting about spelling issues.
The next night Brown slipped and mistakenly called Muhammad by his actual name. He was quickly corrected by Kelli Arena:
BROWN: "And then it was sometime later that they got the second name, Muhammad or Williams, I guess."
ARENA: "Right, Williams."
Perhaps CNN should go whole hog and start describing Muhammad as a member of the "religious right" whose name is "Jerry Falwell."
Some of the restrictions imposed by Taliban on women in Afghanistan
The following list offers only an abbreviated glimpse of the hellish lives Afghan women are forced to lead under the Taliban, and can not begin to reflect the depth of female deprivations and sufferings. Taliban treat women worse than they treat animals. In fact, even as Taliban declare the keeping of caged birds and animals illegal, they imprison Afghan women within the four walls of their own houses. Women have no importance in Taliban eyes unless they are occupied producing children, satisfying male sexual needs or attending to the drudgery of daily housework. Jehadi fundamentalists such as Gulbaddin, Rabbani, Masood, Sayyaf, Khalili, Akbari, Mazari and their co-criminal Dostum have committed the most treacherous and filthy crimes against Afghan women. And as more areas come under Taliban control, even if the number of rapes and murders perpetrated against women falls, Taliban restrictions --comparable to those from the middle ages-- will continue to kill the spirit of our people while depriving them of a humane existence. We consider Taliban more treacherous and ignorant than Jehadis. According to our people, "Jehadis were killing us with guns and swords but Taliban are killing us with cotton."
Taliban restrictions and mistreatment of women include the:
1- Complete ban on women's work outside the home, which also applies to female teachers, engineers and most professionals. Only a few female doctors and nurses are allowed to work in some hospitals in Kabul.
2- Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a mahram (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband).
3- Ban on women dealing with male shopkeepers.
4- Ban on women being treated by male doctors.
5- Ban on women studying at schools, universities or any other educational institution. (Taliban have converted girls' schools into religious seminaries.)
6- Requirement that women wear a long veil (Burqa), which covers them from head to toe.
7- Whipping, beating and verbal abuse of women not clothed in accordance with Taliban rules, or of women unaccompanied by a mahram.
8- Whipping of women in public for having non-covered ankles.
9- Public stoning of women accused of having sex outside marriage. (A number of lovers are stoned to death under this rule).
10- Ban on the use of cosmetics. (Many women with painted nails have had fingers cut off).
11- Ban on women talking or shaking hands with non-mahram males.
12- Ban on women laughing loudly. (No stranger should hear a woman's voice).
13- Ban on women wearing high heel shoes, which would produce sound while walking. (A man must not hear a woman's footsteps.)
14- Ban on women riding in a taxi without a mahram.
15- Ban on women's presence in radio, television or public gatherings of any kind.
16- Ban on women playing sports or entering a sport center or club.
17- Ban on women riding bicycles or motorcycles, even with their mahrams.
18- Ban on women's wearing brightly colored clothes. In Taliban terms, these are "sexually attracting colors."
19- Ban on women gathering for festive occasions such as the Eids, or for any recreational purpose.
20- Ban on women washing clothes next to rivers or in a public place.
21- Modification of all place names including the word "women." For example, "women's garden" has been renamed "spring garden".
22- Ban on women appearing on the balconies of their apartments or houses.
23- Compulsory painting of all windows, so women can not be seen from outside their homes.
24- Ban on male tailors taking women's measurements or sewing women's clothes.
25- Ban on female public baths.
26- Ban on males and females traveling on the same bus. Public buses have now been designated "males only" (or "females only").
27- Ban on flared (wide) pant-legs, even under a burqa.
28- Ban on the photographing or filming of women.
29- Ban on women's pictures printed in newspapers and books, or hung on the walls of houses and shops.
Apart from the above restrictions on women, the Taliban has:
- Banned listening to music, not only for women but men as well.
- Banned the watching of movies, television and videos, for everyone.
- Banned celebrating the traditional new year (Nowroz) on March 21. The Taliban has proclaimed the holiday un-Islamic.
- Disavowed Labor Day (May 1st), because it is deemed a "communist" holiday.
- Ordered that all people with non-Islamic names change them to Islamic ones.
- Forced haircuts upon Afghan youth.
- Ordered that men wear Islamic clothes and a cap.
- Ordered that men not shave or trim their beards, which should grow long enough to protrude from a fist clasped at the point of the chin.
- Ordered that all people attend prayers in mosques five times daily.
- Banned the keeping of pigeons and playing with the birds, describing it as un-Islamic. The violators will be imprisoned and the birds shall be killed. The kite flying has also been stopped.
- Ordered all onlookers, while encouraging the sportsmen, to chant Allah-o-Akbar (God is great) and refrain from clapping.
- Ban on certain games including kite flying which is "un-Islamic" according to Taliban.
- Anyone who carries objectionable literature will be executed.
- Anyone who converts from Islam to any other religion will be executed.
- All boy students must wear turbans. They say "No turban, no education".
- Non-Muslim minorities must distinct badge or stitch a yellow cloth onto their dress to be differentiated from the majority Muslim population. Just like what did Nazis with Jews.
- Banned the use of the internet by both ordinary Afghans and foreigners.
And so on...
Canberra Australia 177 posts, Apr 2003
which run most of the arab world...
read, and don't call me names little boy...
we are ALL still waiting for your presentation on how "orbs" are fakes...
some of these 3d balls are easyily created with 3d studio max and can be pasted on to scanned images.
easy there fella...I don't mess around...
don't insult my intelligence....
a few days you said...turn into ten ? and more ya need....right....read this 4 th post down...so you don't get lost....
Dr. Bernard Lewis
has nothing to do with the taliban...
have you never heard about the American woman that just escaped from saudi arabia ?
that was beaten tortured and all kinds of nasty stuff for like 20 years...recently she sought exile at the U.S embassy...along with her two children a boy and a girl...whom the saudi government made stay behind ?
God knows what will happen to them...
also that women you put in your last post should grow a brain why didnt she learn religous and islamic laws before going to a country ruled by them sounds kinda of idioctic to me.
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