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Since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has taken the maintenance of international peace and security as one of its most important goals. With the organization's founding member states determined to prevent a repeat of the horrors of WWII, peacekeeping was from the outset seen as a crucial part of the UN's mandate. This need for an effective international force to keep the peace where governments fail to do so has not diminished, as is evident from the persistence of armed conflict in many parts of the world. However, a look at the history of international peacekeeping shows that the UN's attempts at intervention often fall far short of the promises contained within its own charter.
One of the most shocking examples of the ineffectiveness of UN peacekeeping was the inability of the United Nations Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) to prevent or even slow the progress of the genocide that claimed the lives of more than 800,000 Rwandans in 1994. This failure came in spite of the efforts of the mission's commander, General Romeo Dallaire, who was constantly hampered by bureaucratic indifference, equipment and personnel shortages and a lack of support from his superiors at the UN.
One of the biggest limitations on the effectiveness of international peacekeeping to date has been the reluctance of UN officials and the Security Council (the body responsible for peacekeeping) to authorize any action that might violate national sovereignty. In Rwanda, this meant that General Dallaire, even after being warned of the planned mass slaughter of Tutsis, was refused permission to disarm Hutu extremist groups or shut down anti-Tutsi radio stations that would later prove instrumental in spreading the genocide across the country. A similar scenario occurred in Sri Lanka in 2009, when up to 40,000 civilians were murdered by government and rebel troops despite the presence of UN forces.
In recent years, several reforms have been made in an attempt to address these issues. For example, in 2005, the UN launched the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) initiative, aimed at holding both national governments and the international community responsible for preventing genocide and mass killings. More recent UN peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and South Sudan have also been given more extensive 'Chapter 7' mandates, which authorize peacekeepers to use force when necessary to protect the lives of civilians. The failure of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to prevent the 2012 occupation of Goma by M23 rebels has also led to the establishment of a new, more proactive form of peacekeeping. Known as the FIB – short for UN Force Intervention Brigade – this new force represents a marked departure from traditional modes of peacekeeping due to its unprecedented mandate to seek out and destroy rebel groups operating in the DRC.
Despite these innovations, however, the performance of recent peacekeeping operations has still failed to live up to the lofty standards envisioned by the UN's founders. In 507 cases of attacks on civilians between 2010 and 2013, UN peacekeepers refused to use force to intervene in all but a few examples, an "unacceptable" statistic in the words of the United States' ambassador to the UN, Samantha Powers. In light of this information, it is clear that much more needs to be done not just to enhance the theoretical capabilities of UN peacekeepers, but also to build the political will and resources that are necessary for them to do their job effectively.]]>
It has been only three years since South Sudan achieved independence, putting an end to decades of civil war with the North. However, recent developments in the country have all but destroyed the sense of optimism that prevailed in 2011. Since December of last year, South Sudan has been embroiled in another bloody conflict – this time between rival factions within the South Sudanese government itself – that has left the country teetering on the brink of famine.
The crisis began when President Salva Kiir dismissed his Vice President, Riek Machar, due to ongoing disagreements over the direction of South Sudan's ruling party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). This kicked off a bitter power struggle between the two politicians, with Machar attempting to take control of the SPLM, leading to accusations of an attempted coup from Kiir and his supporters. (http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/140617/alex-de-waal-and-abdul-mohammed/breakdown-in-south-sudan).
Even before independence, the SPLM was deeply divided along ethnic lines, having suffered from infighting during the latter stages of its war of independence against the Sudanese government in Khartoum. As a result, the dispute between Kiir and Machar has largely been played out through battles between tribal militias, with the majority of the fighting taking place between members of the Nuer tribe, who support Machar, and the Dinka, who are loyal to President Kiir.
In the roughly nine months since Machar's dismissal, the brutal armed conflict has claimed approximately 10,000 lives, including those of innocent civilians and aid workers (http://www.voanews.com/content/south-sudan-aid-workers-killed-unmiss-refugee-unhcr/1972128.html). Furthermore, more than 1.4 million Sudanese have been forced to flee their homes, placing enormous strain on refugee camps operating in the region (http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/oct/13/south-sudan-potential-crisis-looms-war-peace; http://www.voanews.com/content/ethiopia-south-sudan-refugees-beyond-capacity/2497705.html). The ongoing violence and insecurity has brought life to a standstill in many parts of South Sudan, devastating the national economy and forcing thousands of farmers off of their land. As a result, many international observers have predicted widespread famine in South Sudan for the upcoming year unless there is immediate action to put an end to the violence (http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/sep/23/starvation-south-sudan-civil-war).
While international aid has so far prevented famine from taking hold, experts such as Tony Lanzer, the UN humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan, worry that the ongoing crises in Ukraine, west Africa and the middle east are diverting much needed funds and attention away from South Sudan at a critical moment (http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/oct/13/south-sudan-potential-crisis-looms-war-peace; http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=49092#.VEGntiLF_Tp). Although harvests in some parts of the country have been better than expected, the areas hardest hit by fighting – namely, Jonglei, Unity State and Upper Nile – are still facing serious food shortages (http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/31/us-southsudan-aid-idUSKBN0IK1XK20141031). With the delivery of aid in these regions increasingly hampered by harassment and violence against humanitarian workers, it is likely that the food security situation there will continue to deteriorate as long as the fighting continues.
Unless a sustained diplomatic effort is made to forge a lasting peace agreement and repair South Sudan's agricultural economy, the country is at risk of descending further into chaos. It is crucial that the international community not forgot the plight of its newest member at this time, as doing so could mean disaster for millions of South Sudanese.
Today, on October 17, 2014 – the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – we should reflect on the link between genocide and poverty. While the goals of creating a world without genocide and eliminating poverty may seem distinct, they are in fact interconnected. This is because poverty is a catalyst for conflict; conflict creates poverty; and conflict disproportionately affects the poor.
I. Poverty is a Catalyst for Conflict: are countries poor because they are violent or violent because they are poor? Probably, causation runs in both directions. Poverty can exacerbate existing identity tensions – particularly during severe crises, as is currently the case for South Sudan, which is at risk of famine. Although poverty is typically not the primary cause of violence, it can be a critical catalyst. For example, although many other factors were at play, poverty was a contributing factor to the Rwandan genocide. Declining incomes and contracting economic opportunities for the poor characterized the years leading up to the outbreak of violence, leading some to conclude that violence was due to famine and rising economic difficulties in combination with property imbalances along ethnic lines.
II. Conflict Creates Poverty: while many development experts speak about the "poverty trap", others have begun to note a "violence trap", in which conflict keeps countries poor. In addition to the destruction caused by ongoing conflict in terms of loss of life, loss of property, and displacement, conflict suppresses the development of financial systems and deters international investment. The World Bank estimates that 71 per cent of the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lives below the poverty line, a situation which is largely attributed to the ongoing conflict there.
III. Conflict Disproportionately Affects the Poor: as in most disaster conflicts, the poorest and most vulnerable are disproportionately affected both by the immediate consequences of conflict and its secondary economic effects. The poor are least able to flee impending violence, are most dependent on underfunded and overcrowded refugee camps, and feel the effects of famine most acutely.
On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, it is important to remember the link between genocide and poverty. STAND envisions a world without genocide, and this means working to eradicate global poverty.]]>
While the country is still hampered by poverty, poor infrastructure, lack of government capacity and the continuing presence of armed groups in its eastern provinces, recent developments have led some to believe that a lasting peace for this war-torn region may be in sight. The last year has been a time of almost unprecedented optimism in the DRC, with diplomatic pressure and military interventions leading to significant improvements in regional stability and security.
In late 2013 the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 – responsible for numerous human rights abuses since its formation in 2012 – was defeated thanks to a joint offensive by U.N. and Congolese Army (FARDC) forces. Since then, DRC officials and members of the international community have focused their attention on the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a Hutu-led rebel group known for its ties to the 1994 Rwandan genocide (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/05/us-tells-armed-group-drc-surrender-military-option).
As the largest remaining rebel group in eastern DRC, and a major destabilizing factor in DRC-Rwanda relations, the disarmament of the FDLR would represent a significant step forward in the peace process.
In April of this year, the DRC government and the South African Development Community began programs to encourage FDLR fighters to hand over their weapons in exchange for potential amnesty and resettlement. As a result, more than 200 fighters have since surrendered to authorities, although as many as 1,500 may still remain in hiding (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13283212).
These improvements have been brought about by several factors. Particularly important has been the creation of the United Nations Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) which for the first time has been allowed to directly confront armed groups as 'peacemakers' rather than as passive 'peacekeepers' (http://www.newsrecord.co/the-u-n-s-new-force-redefines-intervention/). Political pressure from outside the DRC has also proven effective, with the withdrawal of U.S. military aid to Rwanda in 2013 playing a crucial role in the defeat of M23 rebels (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-24802888).
There is certainly still a long way to go in achieving peace in the DRC, with as many as 10 rebel groups still operating in the region. However, the last 12 months have shown that concerted pressure from the international community and national governments can be an effective force for good, even in complex and lengthy conflicts such as this. Rather than a cause for complacency, however, these developments should serve as a rallying cry for governments and concerned citizens around to globe to bring more pressure to bear and, hopefully, to create a better future for the long suffering citizens of the Congo.]]>
In Rwanda, the killings left a scar on the nation's psyche which has proven difficult to remove. Despite ongoing efforts by the Rwandan government to play down divisions between Hutus and Tutsis, ethnic tensions remain just beneath the surface in many areas of Rwandan society. This is true even at the nation's universities, where young Rwandans split themselves up into "Francophone" or "Anglophone" groups, with these terms serving as code words for Hutu or Tutsi ancestry (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/17/world/africa/17rwanda.html?_r=0).
Some of the government's reconciliation efforts, while positive in theory, have also had a chilling effect on Rwanda's political culture. Laws against the spreading of "genocide ideology" and "divisionism" intended to reduce ethnic hatred have frequently been used by the government of President Paul Kagame as a pretext to arrest student leaders, intellectuals, and political opponents (http://www.voanews.com/content/legacy-of-genocide-fuels-political-repression-in-rwanda-101895988/124908.html).
On an individual level, many are still haunted by memories of the events of 1994. These psychological wounds are particularly deep for the women of Rwanda, many of whom were left with unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to the wave of sexual violence that accompanied the genocide. Often, their suffering is compounded by social isolation, as neighbours, family members and former friends frequently turn their back on those women who were unlucky enough to become pregnant as a result of these attacks (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3668387/Rwanda-Legacy-of-genocide.html).
Perhaps the most destructive after effect of the Rwandan genocide, however, has been its contribution to ongoing warfare and political instability in central Africa. Following the rise to power of Rwanda's new Tutsi-led government in 1994, leaders of the Interhamwe (the genocidal militia responsible for much of the killing in Rwanda) fled across the border into the DRC. After reforming as the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), they then staged cross-border attacks against the Rwandan military, who responded with campaigns of their own. Tensions between the two countries eventually devolved into a state of unofficial warfare, in which the governments of Rwanda, DRC and other neighbouring countries have lent support to rival rebel groups (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/nov/04/congo.qanda). This has resulted in millions of deaths and the creation of hundreds of thousands of refugees, while also increasing tensions between Hutu and Tutsi populations in the area.
Though conditions in the eastern DRC have improved somewhat in recent months, the tragic legacy of the Rwandan genocide continues to present obstacles to lasting peace and stability within Rwanda and the African Great Lakes region as a whole. We can only hope that the next time the spectre of genocide rears its ugly head, we, and the policymakers who represent us, will be more aware of the terrible costs of inaction.
If you can spare the time, please also email your local MP today to support the bill. In situations like these, it's more important to email your MP than the Prime Minister's Office. You can find your MP online using your postal code. If you need help for what to say, we have a suggested text on the STAND Canada website.
Once you're finished, tune-in! The vote will be carried live at CPAC.ca. Let your friends the world know that you're watching by taking to Facebook and Twitter. When using Twitter, use the hashtags #cdnpoli and #turnoffconflict.
Scott Fenwick
Executive Director, STAND Canada
As Bill C-486, the Conflict Minerals Act (CMA), comes to a vote today, Canadian consumers may soon have the opportunity to be more knowledgeable of where their products come from and make moral decisions on purchases based on this information. Following the footsteps of its American counterpart in 2010, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the bill looks to ensure that Canadian natural resources companies in the Great Lakes region of Africa are doing their due diligence to not engage in transactions that may benefit armed rebel groups and spur human rights violations.
Similar to Dodd-Frank, Bill C-486 calls for companies to disclose their financial activities, including supply chains, in respect to the extraction, process, and trade of minerals such as gold, tin, tungsten, and others, in the Great Lakes region. However, one noticeable difference between the two is that the Canadian bill refers to the Great Lakes region as a whole, with no particular countries singled out, while Dodd-Frank primarily focuses on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with neighbouring countries as additions. As Canadian mining companies make up the highest concentration of foreign enterprises in the DRC, and the country remains the source of extreme violence and great human rights abuses in Africa, it seems odd that there were no indicators in the bill to mark its significance in the issue. But as the civil war violence in the DRC saturates most, if not all, of its neighbouring countries, it makes sense to include them all under one title to ensure maximum coverage.
What really separates Dodd-Frank and Bill C-486 is that the former seems to take on a more consumer-based approach in combating the issue of conflict minerals, in which government regulations are put in place to bring greater transparency for domestic choices. For Bill C-486, a greater importance is placed on the foreign welfare of the people of the African region, with its preamble clearly stating Canada's responsibility on the international stage in promoting the trade of conflict-free natural resources. As the bill looks to follow much of OECD's guidelines on due diligence, which are recognized by 34 member countries, Canada will play a leadership role in tackling this issue once the bill is passed.
Nevertheless, while Dodd-Frank and Bill C-486 both intend to bring greater transparency to consumers by getting companies to show their blueprints in how they obtain minerals, US companies have been experiencing difficulties in interpreting and complying with the Dodd-Frank Act. In a survey conducted by PwC in February 2014, more than 25 percent of the US companies that participated are still in the early stages of compliance and many were not sure if the rules applied to them.1 Should the CMA come into force in Canada, would Canadian companies also encounter similar confusions, or will lawmakers take this into account and produce a clearer interpretation of the Act? For now, we can only anxiously await the upcoming vote in the hopes that our MPs will make the choice to help curb the violence surrounding conflict minerals.
1 "2014 Conflict Minerals Survey," PwC, last modified April 8 2014, http://www.pwc.com/us/en/audit-assurance-services/publications/assets/pwc-conflict-minerals-compliance-survey-2014.pdf]]>
Visit the Conflict Minerals Act page of the STAND Canada website about emailing your MP, including:
Don't forget to also sign our Conflict Minerals Act petition too!
This Wednesday, September 24 marks a national day of action in support of Bill C-486. Help us turn off conflict by joining Canadians across the country by shutting down your cell phone for 486 minutes between 6:00p.m. and 2:06 a.m. (local time).
This act will help stand in solidarity with the survivors and bring awareness to those killed in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which has been fueled and funded by the illegal trade of conflict minerals. Check out the event on Facebook.
Scott Fenwick
Executive Director, STAND Canada
Bill C-486, known as the Conflict Minerals Act, would require Canadian corporations to practice due diligence in the trade of specific minerals originating from the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Although this law would make significant steps in reducing the exploitation of "conflict minerals" originating in the region, it is still important for individuals to self-audit their own purchases. To help you with this, STAND has created a list of five household products you may not have realized used minerals that would be in violation of proposed Bill C-486.
Your canned food
While many of us are aware of the conflict minerals trade as it pertains to diamonds mined across the African continent, many people are not aware the potential harm caused by their monthly grocery bill, specifically from the tin used to for canned goods. Tin is derived from the mineral Cassiterite, which is prominently mined in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Control of cassiterite mines has been a source of violence currently present there. Although many corporations' supply chains still remain ambiguous about the origins of much of their raw goods for packaging, food conglomerate Delmonte Foods has recently made efforts to effect greater public transparency in their supply chain.
Your laptop
Wolframite is used extensively in the production of electronic filaments, as it is extremely dense metal with high melting temperatures. Wolframite is classified as a conflict mineral due to the unethical mining practices that frequently surround it, especially in the DRC. Wolframite is most prominently used as a conducting filament in laptop and computer processors. If you are concerned about the origins of your technological hardware, the not-for-profit Enough Project has published a list ranking the responses of multiple electronic companies (such as Intel, Acer and HP) to the desire to reduce exploitation of conflict minerals
Your cell phone
Coltan, or Columbine-Titanite, is used to manufacture tantalum capacitors, necessary for the functionality of most modern smartphones. Coltan mining has been used to finance armed conflict, specifically in the Ituri conflict in the DRC. Owing to the difficulty of distinguishing the origins of Coltan, many companies have decided to rely exclusively on sources of Coltan outside of Central Africa. Additionally, corporations such as Apple and Research in Motion (now known as BlackBerry) have both conducted self-audits of their own supply chains.
Your golf clubs
Wolframite is used in the chemical composition of tungsten, which is frequently used in the production of sporting goods, such as golf clubs and composite baseball bats. Although the movement towards conflict free production is less prevalent in the sporting goods industry, retailers such as Canadian Tire and Dick's Sporting Goods have recently adopted policies towards improved ethical standards.
Your jewelry
Although most of us are aware of the concept of "blood diamonds" there is less awareness regarding the potential origins of our gold or mock-gold jewelry. Gold is not in itself a conflict mineral, as it is ethically mined globally. However, gold is a cornerstone of the mining sector of Central Africa and could contribute as much as 75 per cent of armed militias revenue streams in the DRC.
Your part
Anyone who feels strongly about a world without conflict minerals is hopeful for the success of Bill C-486 in Canadian Parliament. In the meantime, there is much we all can do as individuals to help eliminate the supply and demand factor for these harmful resources. With a little bit of research and the awareness of what goes into daily consumption, we can all make steps to ending conflict mineral trade and disrupting the revenues of armed conflicts.]]>
Consumers may be inadvertently complicit in this violence through our purchases. Up to 95 per cent of revenue for armed groups is derived from the sale of conflict minerals, sustaining rebel operations and providing a strong incentive to avoid peace. Mineral wealth is thus a driver of conflict.
Conflict minerals are extracted by local labourers who are illegally taxed, and otherwise exploited, by rebel groups that control the mines. They are sold at local trading houses, then again to exporters who sell the minerals to smelters and refiners that process the minerals. The processed minerals are then manufactured in products that we purchase. The conflict minerals, often called "3TGs" (tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold), are present in many products such as electronics, jewelry, airplanes, cans, and medical devices.
Canada has yet to pass legislation requiring businesses to avoid the use of conflict minerals in their products. Given that the US passed a law of this nature in 2010, Canada lags woefully behind.
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JAXA/NASA's image of Venus and it's backlit atmosphere from Astronomy Post of the Day. There is still more Venus Transit awesomeness out on the web. You may have seen some of these before, but they bear revisiting.Firstly, run, don't walk to see Thierry Legault's amazing image of the International Space station as it transits the Sun during the Venus transit (He was in Australia too).
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This video of class 4 of Bruce Betts' Introduction to Planetary Science and Astronomy class discusses eclipses, Mercury, Venus, and a comparison of the atmospheres of Venus, Earth, and Mars. Read Post
The image above shows arc of Venus photographed in 2004 by Riccardo Robitschek and Giovanni Maria Caglieris of Milan, Italy. Backlit by the sun, Venus's atmosphere refracted sunlight passing through layers of air above the planet's ... Read Post

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A WFA Day Conference exploring important Great War themes around the bombardment of the East Coast towns of Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool on 16 December 1914.
Five superb talks:
Dr Scott Lingren MA PhD
Hounds to the Hunters: the East Coast Raid and the naval war, 1914
Keith Johnston BA PGCE
The Bombardment of Scarborough
Trevor Boag BA PGCE
The ...
WFA members, guests, and many thousands of visitors took part in the WFA's Annual Service at the Cenotaph on 11 November 2014.
A well known face was able to join us at the ceremony at the last moment.
Thereafter the WFA moved to the Guards Chapel at Wellington Barracks for our Memorial Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.
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On 11 November 2014 all members of the WFA will celebrate our thirty-fifth anniversary. As we proceed through our 35th year, we can recall with pride that the WFA has a fine record of remembering The First World War and those of all nations who fought and thos...
The WFA 2015 Calendar is now on sale and accepting pre-orders which will be despatched commencing mid-October.
The calendar includes 14 high-quality, modern images of scenes from the Western Front today. All images are especially selected from the work of several superb photographers, each of whom has generously donated their work to the WFA for the...
Stand To! No 101, the journal of the Western Front Association, is now being distributed to current subscribed members of the WFA.
Stand To! is published three times a year in January, May and September.
The Editor is always prepared to consider original articles for publication.
Below you will find the contents list including a link to the featured arti...
The Bulletin is the in-house members' magazine of the WFA. It is published three times a year in March, July and November.
As a subscribed member of the WFA, you will be sent your copy by post as soon as it is published.
The Bulletin , together with your copies of Stand To! which is also sent to you three times a year, form one of the key benefi...
Update February 2014: a further analysis of the records has been published, plus a manual lookup request (fee required) . You can also read some of the feedback we have received from those who have used the WFA's lookup service.
The Western Front Association (WFA) is delighted to announce that it has secured the safe storage and preservation of a...
WFA Tours: dates announced for 2014
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Update July 2013: a new Centenary project for the Butte .
The Butte de Warlencourt, a prehistoric burial mound on the side of the Albert to Bapaume Road, was, during the 1916 Battle of the Somme, a position of great strength for the Germans. It was fortified with barbed wire, riddled with tunnels and defended by machine guns and mortars and stood as a...Read more...
In 2012, the WFA's Bulletin printed "My Father's War" over 3 issues. This was an account of my father's experiences in the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, from his part at Audregnies, the day after Mons in August 1914, when he was the regiment's junior...
Not all fatalities that occurred in the First World War were as a direct result of enemy action. There are many examples of incidents and accidents throughout the Great War that resulted in injury, loss of life or damage to property. Perhaps the most...
Image: Vincent, at Brookland, in early 1914 (Tessa Waterfall)
4 August 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the costliest conflicts in history – the First World War – with fighting continuing until 11 November ...
WFA members, guests, and many thousands of visitors took part in the WFA's Annual Service at the Cenotaph on 11 November 2014.
A well known face was able to join us at the ceremony at the last moment.
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Recent British television programmes gave us the views of leading historians on where the blame for the Great War lay and, in particular, whether Britain should have joined in or could have avoided it. We have also been treated to a dramatic account ...
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Born at Dornbirn, Austria on 9 June 1888, Eugen was a builder in his civilian life. A recalled reservist in July 1914, he saw service in Poland from the first weeks of the war onwards.
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For those of us who have been members of the Western Front Association for many years, it has sometimes seemed as if the Centenary would never arrive. Now it has, the Association must embrace the opportunity – perhaps the best opportunity we will h...
Sunday, 22 November 1914
Trench warfare on whole West front.
Battle for Lordz continued.
Austrians defeated between Cracow-Czestochowa.
Serbians retired on Babuna-Glava-Rajac.
British occupied Basra (Mesopotamia).
The Western Front Association (WFA) was formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of all those on all sides who served their countries in France and Flanders and their own countries during The Great War.
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If you would like to learn more, please look through our website. If there is any information on joining you cannot find here, please contact the Membership Office.
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British naval propaganda - Sea Dreams (1914)
Maintaining public confidence in Britain's naval prowess was a key propaganda priority in the Great War. Here, celebrated illustrator Lancelot Speed conjures up images of Drake and Nelson to contrast with the more recent ambitions of the German navy. By a fortunate coincidence, the film was released just two days after Britain's victory at sea in the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
Streamed courtesy of the BFI and YouTube.
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You may spot the phrase "Warning: Illegal string offset 'active' in .... " on parts of the website. Do not be alarmed! These are simply alerts but they do not constitute a danger to you or your computer. They are the result of a recent (current) server software upgrade that means there is a minor issue when listings are generated.
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Relationship counseling is a broad field, and can encompass more than marriage issues. Relationship counselors often work with couples who want to adopt, parents with difficult children and children with difficult parents. But, the counseling doesn't stop there — eldercare issues have come to the forefront with the aging of the Baby Boomer generation. With so many irons in the fire, sometimes it helps to have answers to questions that may come up along the way. So, we've gathered 30 exceptional question and answer sites that cover all the above issues, including marriage. Continue reading →
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AN Indian restaurant in Burnley has received an early Christmas present after picking up a prestigious award.
ELECTRONIC dance duo Basement Jaxx are set to dedicate one of their songs to murdered East Lancashire nurse Jane Clough on their UK tour.
PROMOTERS of a 67-year-old festival for the performing arts have hit out after they missed out on a £1,000 grant from borough council bosses in Pendle.
PUPILS from Grindleton CE Primary School will scatter poppy seeds during a Royal tree-planting ceremony at Clitheroe Castle next Wednesday.
DAIRY farmers from across East Lancashire are being urged to take part in this year's Northern Dairy Conference.
THE mum of a teenage girl who fell to her death from the top of Accrington's Arndale Centre said bullying at school had left her daughter 'broken'.
AN AFGHAN asylum seeker who struck up a sexual relationship with a child has been found guilty.
MOTORISTS are being urged to make sure they lock their vehicles to avoid becoming victims of crime.
SALVATION Army charity shops in Accrington and Darwen are appealing to residents to budget a little for good causes and uncover 'treasure trove of gift potential' in their Christmas Charity Shop Challenge.
THIS week I have decided to swerve the pub review, in order to give me an opportunity to recommend to you, some luscious bottled beers - and even a cider or two..


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See the Cast of 'Titanic' Then and Now
Like many, you probably love to relive the romance, action and weepy Celine Dion ballads in 'Titanic.'
Like many, you probably love to relive the romance, action and weepy Celine Dion ballads in 'Titanic.'
Everyone knows that vampires suck … your blood!!!! Seriously though, do you know the history behind modern vampire lore? These creatures of the night have been lurking around for a very long time, although the princes and princesses of darkness have taken on different guises and mythologies throughout the ages.
The world had a big ol' laugh when Kristen Bell turned into a crying mess after laying eyes on the first sloth she ever saw that wasn't separated from her by metal bars or an unbreakable sheet of glass. The internet might have had some fun at her expense, but if they bothered to look up some of these amazing and astounding facts about sloths, they might have been the ones crying into their hands on YouTube and Bell would've had the last laugh.
Halloween is coming, and we thought we'd get into the spirit of things by revisiting one of our favorite sets of spooky photos ever. These candid pics were taken of people passing through the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls and they show the funny/scared/shocked faces we all really make when in a haunted house. Unlike the haunted houses we've been to, this one must actually be scary -- faces like this don't lie.
There comes a point in media production when the quality of content is so bad, it's good. This rule definitely applies to the worst album covers ever produced by modern music.
Where do you think the best fall colors are in Cheyenne?
I asked for foliage photos earlier this week and luckily received some before the storm rolled in.
Photographer Debra L. Rothenberg has spent more than 30 years shooting Bruce Springsteen. It helped that she grew up in New Jersey, and her first post-college job was working at a newspaper on the Jersey shore. In her new photo book, 'Bruce Springsteen in Focus 1980-2012,' Rothenberg gathers more than 250 pictures of the Boss onstage, backstage and hamming it up with fans.
You may have noticed by the bite in the air or the goo in your eyes -- fall is here! We have mixed emotions about this, so we thought we'd treat it like every person we've ever dated and make a thorough pro/con list about it before it never returns our calls anyway.
A clown has scared the Dickens out of people in the British town of Northampton by hanging around the area every night since Friday the 13th. Insert your favorite 'It' joke here.
The Wyoming Food For Thought Project posted this photo on their Facebook page that has melted the hearts of all those who have seen it. Prepare to feel a little warmer and fuzzier inside.
I can't imagine how hard it would be to open a restaurant in any town. Sava Italiano in Texas was trying to run a business with great food, but the people of this town apparently didn't appreciate it. When they closed shop, they decided to have the final word by posting this sign.
Well, 'Futurama' is over. The final episode aired last night. We...don't feel great about it. But why use words to describe our feelings, when we could use moving pictures. No, not videos -- GIFs! These sad GIFs from 'Futurama' sum up our feelings on the end of the beloved animated series best.


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Loose Peacock Terrorizes Upper East Side
The Flewgitive!
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The Flewgitive!
They're waiting to see a seagull. No joke.
Another 800 Canada geese will be killed, but NOT in Prospect Park.
The MTA released another round of photos of baby falcons on our bridges.
A "flamingo-esque" felon goes to court.
The battle continues.
And Lola is nowhere to be found!
"The bird saved my life."
A Delta passenger jet heading for Moscow this evening blew an engine upon takeoff.
More than 10,000 birds "caught" in the beams.
Just be thankful our birds don't peck at our heads with enormous, pickax-like beaks.
Some survived the brutal gas attacks, and now more geese have flown to Brooklyn.
Ophelia the cockatoo is actually a boy, and he has a gift for song.
Four hundred geese were rounded up and gassed last week in Prospect Park.
Sexy music works for every species, it seems.
It's only a matter of time before this Prospect Park goose is giving Barbara Walters an interview.
Don't question how he did it.
Goose is way less bothered about the arrow in his neck than humans who are chasing him.
So far, he's fine.


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Erin & Jeff's Texas Cool
House Tour
Name: Jeff and Erin Mooney, and Hank the dog
Location: Rice University Area, Houston, Texas
Size: 1,300 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years
Erin and Jeff's apartment, which occupies the second floor of a duplex in a neighborhood not far from Rice University, has all the spaciousness you would expect from a much larger home. They've judiciously filled their home with just enough furniture to make things cozy, while still leaving the space room to breathe. The soothing, cool tones of the color palette enhance this feeling of spaciousness, making the apartment feel like a small, cool oasis in the middle of a hot Houston summer.
Kelly's Luminous Tree House
House Tour
Name: Kelly Furman
Location: Graceland West; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,400 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; owned
Kelly is a colorful person, vibrant in personality and exuberant in spirit. Her home, which she affectionately calls the "tree house," captures the poise, humor, and grace with which she approaches the world, but it does so with an understated elegance. Filled with calm, soothing whites in a variety of shades and textures and punctuated by the occasional dose of high contrast color, her home is an airy, ivory nest.
Sophia's Rooftop View Over Paris
House Tour
Name: Sophia Hansjacob
Location: 11th arrondissement, Paris, France
Size: 355 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years
Sophia Hansjacob lives in what might be the perfect Paris apartment. This little flat has it all: beautiful details, huge casement windows, wood floors (in the bedroom), and the very best part: a balcony with a view over the rooftops of Paris.
Laurence & Fabrice's Friendly Eclectic Mix
House Tour
Name: Laurence Guilloud & Fabrice Le Dantec, photographer and journalist for the blog L'Instant Parisien
Location: Paris, 9ème
Size: 755 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months; Rented
One minute you're in a busy shopping district, and then you turn into a quiet side street and find yourself in front of Laurence and Fabrice's building. Their apartment feels like a little retreat in the city, filled with a loving mix of vintage and modern pieces perfectly suited to their warm, welcoming personalities and to this beautiful space.
Myka and George's Modern Abode
House Tour
Name: Myka + Georges Haddad
Location: Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA
Size: 600 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years, rented
Myka of the blog Modern Sequins shows us how great style can translate from fashion to the home. With pieces collected from years of event styling and her signature sparkle throughout, the apartment that she calls home with her husband George is only out-shined by one thing...
Carlos' Custom DIY Loft
House Tour
Name: Carlos E. Fernández-Dieppa
Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York
Size: 670 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years; rented
Carlos Fernández takes the expression "one man's trash is another man's treasure" to a whole other level. Carlos is a resourceful and highly intelligent designer who never lets a single item go to waste. His custom pieces are thoughtful and functional, with a playful flair. To say that the slideshow cannot do this handcrafted loft justice is an understatement. In his home, surrounded by his creations, Carlos truly comes alive; he is energetic, vibrant, and will excitedly share with you the history of any piece.
Jamie's Wild Blue Yonder
House Tour
Name: Jamie Bayer
Location: Avondale; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,100 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rented
If there's one word to describe Jamie's apartment, it's fun. Bright colors, vintage glassware, crafts, collections, and quirk — Jamie knows what she loves, and she has no fear in building her home around it. When I saw Jamie's recent house call, I was practically drooling, and I knew that I had to see her space in person. Suffice it to say, I wasn't disappointed.
Kerra's Picture-Perfect Perch
House Tour
Name: Kerra Michele Huerta
Location: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
Size: 600 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years; Rented
Kerra Michele Huerta is the brains behind the event and interior design business and blog Apartment Envy, based in Washington, DC. She prides herself on the ability to bring a certain flair to small spaces, and nowhere is this more apparent than in her own 600 square feet in Dupont Circle.
Ross's Greenwich Village Home
House Tour
Name: Ross Weiner
Location: Greenwich Village, New York, New York
Size: 700 Square Feet
Years lived in: 1 year; Owned
With a love of the arts and a strong sense of style, Ross went about turning a bare studio apartment into a one bedroom home with charm to spare. To keep the space from feeling cluttered, he stuck mainly to a black and white palette and focused his energy on the areas of the home that he uses most often, keeping his decor well edited while still allowing for bold statement pieces.
Irma's Art Filled Downtown Loft
House Tour
Name: Irma Zandl and Brad Kahlhamer
Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan; New York, New York
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 20 years; Owned
Light, open and airy, Irma's Manhattan loft feels like an oasis in the heart of downtown. Upon entering, it is immediately clear that the art that fills this home has all been chosen with a strong eye for talent and a great love of the work. To spend time in this gorgeous space is at once calming and inspiring.


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text: FI R S T H a N d Brand & Flavor: An Experimental Investigation by Dan Maynes-Aminzade C ompanies spend a fortune making their logos ubiquitous, branding them into our consciousness. Is this each pass through the filter. In true scientific spirit, I decided to replicate the vodka filtration study under during the filtration process. My experiment's second conclusion was more surprising: most of the money well spent? How much do a more controlled conditions. I started tasters couldn't tell the difference product's brand and packaging affect with two vodka varieties: Pavlova, between cheap and expensive vodka. our perceptions of what lies within? a foul-smelling but extraordinarily Twelve subjects preferred Ketel One, Consider wine and distilled inexpensive vodka ($8 per liter), and eleven preferred Pavlova, and one spirits, a product arena in which Ketel One, a Dutch vodka that is had no opinion. I myself preferred the luxury brands cost several orders of generally very highly regarded ($27 per Ketel One; I wasn't sure whether to be magnitude more than their generic liter). Subjects completed two double- pleased with my refined taste in vodka counterparts. My curiosity about the blind taste tests: one comparing or disappointed that I couldn't reduce effect of brand on perception was filtered and unfiltered versions of my monthly martini budget. piqued when I read of a technique Pavlova, and one comparing unfiltered Since taste preferences were split whereby drinkers on a budget could Pavlova to Ketel One. between the cheap and expensive reproduce the taste of expensive I came to two conclusions. The brands, shall we conclude that buying vodka. Some enterprising "scientists" first was rather disappointing: "top shelf" vodka is a waste of reported that pouring cheap vodka charcoal filtration does not result in money? Not necessarily. Blind taste through a Brita filtration pitcher a significant improvement in taste. tests conducted in a lab fail to take achieved the smooth taste of a "top Twelve tasters preferred the filtered into account the preconditioning shelf" brand. I was intrigued—if this worked, the potential gains would be staggering. Instead of wasting my Our perception of a product's quality is often influenced by money on Chopin or Grey Goose, I external factors like its packaging and brand, which transfer could purchase a $9 plastic handle into what we perceive as our direct perception alone. of Vladimir vodka, run it though a filter, and mix up deliciously smooth martinis at a fraction of the cost. vodka, eleven preferred it unfiltered, that normally goes into our gustatory My enthusiasm for the method and one had no opinion. Using a judgments. When sampling vodka, waned when I saw the suspicious hydrometer, I measured the alcohol we make a series of unconscious methods used to evaluate it. The concentration of the vodka and found assessments based not only on the experimenters began by tasting the that while the unfiltered vodka was sensations from our taste buds and cheap vodka, which they agreed was 82 proof, the filtered vodka was only nostrils, but also on other sensory horrible. They filtered it once and 78 proof. Hence the slight preference experiences. All of these combine into drank some more. Naturally, the for filtered vodka is probably due to one general impression, which may vodka continued to taste better with the fact that some alcohol evaporates not be strictly accurate. Marketing 16 Ambidextrous Sizzling Summer 2007 with Vodka pioneer Louis Cheskin described this Subjects failed to detect this: seven explained another taster, "but Absolut concept as sensation transference: of the twelve tasters preferred vodka has a smoother finish." our perception of a product's quality from the Absolut bottle, four preferred I am forced to conclude that is often influenced by external factors vodka from the Popov bottle, and the optimal strategy is to buy an like its packaging and brand, which one had no preference. Furthermore, expensive, top-shelf brand of vodka… transfer into what we perceive as our they had strong opinions about their once. Drink it yourself, save the empty direct perception alone. preferences, and some participants bottle, and refill it with a cheaper Since I was about to throw a party, even had elaborate justifications: and less-respected brand. If you get I needed to know whether buying "Absolut's flavor is more subtle caught, tell your friends that you an expensive brand of vodka was and refined," said one taster, "while were simply trying to use sensation worthwhile. I decided to conduct a Popov's bluntness resembles rubbing transference to improve their cocktail second experiment examining how alcohol." "They start out the same," party experience. much our preconception of a brand's quality affects its perceived taste. I began with two varieties of vodka: the mid-priced Swedish vodka Absolut, and Popov, a vodka manufactured in Ohio that can be acquired for less than one third of Absolut's price. Absolut comes in an elegant, frosted glass bottle with a metal seal; the shape of this bottle has become legendary thanks to an ingenious advertising campaign spanning several decades. Popov comes in an oversize, ridged plastic bottle with a simple red-and-black sticker. My second test was not blind; the bottles were displayed prominently. I told tasters which vodkas they were sampling and asked for their preference. Unbeknownst to them, I had secretly filled both bottles with Popov, so they were always drinking the same vodka. Photo by Malte Jung Sizzling Summer 2007 Ambidextrous 17


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Chris Anstey put in a man-of-the-match effort to inspire the Melbourne Tigers to a 98-88 victory over close rivals the South Dragons in their NBL derby fixture in Melbourne on Saturday evening.
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Mark Philippoussis and Jelena Dokic were victorious in their respective comeback matches at the Australian Open play-off event in Melbourne on Saturday night.
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Lebanon should move swiftly to elect a president, a US envoy said on Saturday, two days before parliament meets to pick the army chief as head of state.
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Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp believes the English Football Association (FA) has taken "unnecessary" steps in appointing the respected Italian coach Fabio Capello as England manager.
Zimbabwe state radio is reporting that President Robert Mugabe has suspended the country's attorney-general while he is investigated on charges of abusing his office.
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A UK Treasury spokesman has confirmed that US investment bank Goldman Sachs has been asked to use its global reach to help put together a financing package to rescue ailing bank Northern Rock.
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Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas has suggested the lack of English players trying to improve themselves abroad may be just as harmful to the English game as the steady influx of foreigners in the Premier League.
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The head of the United Nations refugee agency, Antonio Guterres, has spoken of an appalling level of sexual violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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United States Attorney-General Michael Mukasey has refused to give Congress details of the government's investigation into why the CIA destroyed videotapes showing suspected terrorists being questioned.
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An exiled Islamist leader says the Palestinians are capable of launching a new uprising against Israeli occupation like the intifadas of 1987 and 2000.
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Italian powerhouses AC Milan hope to end their "hard and difficult adventure" on a winning note against Boca Juniors of Argentina in the Club World Cup final in Japan on Sunday.
Fans of musician Elton John have faced long delays getting into tonight's concert at Werribee in Melbourne's west.
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A hat-trick from Billy Celeski gave Perth Glory their third win for the season, a 4-2 victory over Sydney FC in an entertaining round 17 A-League clash at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday evening.
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The Redbacks trailed the Warriors by 95 runs at stumps on day two of their four-day match in Perth on Saturday, after the hosts compiled 332 to claim first innings points.
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The Greens want a recount of Victorian Senate votes, amid claims of errors that have disadvantaged their candidate.
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Clem Jones, the man who oversaw the reconstruction of Darwin after Cyclone Tracy and was also Brisbane's longest serving mayor, has died at age 89.
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Oscar Niemeyer, the architect who designed many of the buildings in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, is 100 today and still working.
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Police in South Australia have arrested a 44-year-old woman and charged her with 47 counts of lighting bushfires, following a year-long hunt for an arsonist in Adelaide Hills.
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The homicide squad are investigating a suspicious house fire in Sydney's north west, which claimed the lives of a toddler and a man in his thirties.
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The UFC on Fuel TV 9 main event took a major hit when the Swedish MMA Federation wouldn't allow Alexander Gustafsson to fight due to a cut above his eye that he suffered in training. Little did any of us know, however, that the entire main event came perilously close to being scrapped.
Gegard Mousasi – who was originally slated to face Gustafsson, but ended up fighting his training partner, Ilir Latifi – mentioned offhandedly in his post-fight comments that he was injured coming into Saturday's bout in Stockholm.
UFC president Dana White at the post-fight press conference didn't detail the injury, but revealed that it was severe enough to require surgery.
"Mousasi, he had knee problems all through his camp," said White, before adding, "He checked with his doctor, and his doctor said you can make it through this fight and then you're gonna have to have surgery after the fight."
Mousasi immediately received waves of criticism for his approach to the fight, which consisted of fighting a technical stand-up game, keeping his distance from Latifi and not allowing the Swedish national wrestling champion to close the distance and take him to the mat.
White, who rarely shies away from criticizing a fighter for lack of engagement, had nothing but praise for Mousasi, especially considering the circumstances.
"Kid wants to fight cuz he's gonna come here and fight the No. 3 ranked light heavyweight in the world," explained White. "(Mousasi) doesn't want to give up this opportunity; he wants to fight (Gustafsson). Shows up here to fight him; gets stopped on a cut.
"He's training for this tall striker, ends up fighting a short, strong, southpaw wrestler, and still accepts the fight and takes it. So, again, much respect to the guys in the main event."
Mousasi refrained from giving any details or a timetable for recovery from his injury, but did wear his decision to stay in the fight as a badge of honor.
"I don't want to talk a lot about my injury, but I can tell, from this injury, 95-percent (of other fighters) wouldn't fight. I stepped up; I didn't cancel the show. I don't want to say anything yet, but it's nothing small."
UFC rabble-rouser Wanderlei Silva posted a training video on Wednesday in support of Fabricio Werdum's interim title challenge at UFC 180. In it, Silva discussed the struggles Werdum has undergone to read news >>
Cain Velasquez may have only fought five times since he captured the UFC heavyweight championship from Brock Lesnar four years ago, but Velasquez's latest knee injury all but assures that 2014 will g read news >>
Dan Henderson is returning to the middleweight division and will co-headline UFC on FOX 14 in January.Filed under: MMA Rumors, News, UFC read news >>
He's back! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has booked Dan Henderson for his middleweight return against fellow well-traveled veteran Gegard Mousasi in the UFC on FOX 14 co-main event inside the read news >>
The UFC is going big for its first European stadium show, adding Dan Henderson vs. Gegard Mousasi as the UFC on FOX 14 co-main event. read news >>
It didn't take long for the UFC's return to Sweden to get some fire power. On Wednesday UFC president Dana White announced that light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson w read news >>
The January 24 UFC on Fox 14 card has its co-main event, and it's a killer matchup in the middleweight division. Former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson will drop to 185 pounds to take on read news >>
The UFC has booked a fight between top middleweight Gegard Mousasi and former Pride champion Dan Henderson. And so, Dan Henderson goes on to fight another day. The UFC has booked their main card stal read news >>
Undefeated women's bantamweight prospect (7-0) Holly Holm has suffered an undisclosed training injury and will not be able to fight Raquel Pennington December 6 at UFC 181. Brazilian media outlet MMA read news >>