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The Forgotten Tour
Martin Chandler | 9:56am gmt 28 Nov 2010
Milburn is dismissed after his century at Karachi
Today's cricket administrators are used to dealing with political issues, and the conflicting priorities, problems and demands that they create. Generally they are comfortable in doing so, although that ability is a relatively recent development, and has certainly not always been the case. Those at Lord's who ran English cricket found out the hard way in the late 1960's that as the world became a more complex place, political considerations increasingly presented them with challenging choices and a difficult path to navigate.
The D'Oliveira affair was the first real crisis that was faced and provided the English game with a searching examination. It failed miserably as the 1968/69 tour to South Africa was cancelled, and the naivety of those involved shone through as the handling of the proposed return tour to England in 1970 was, if anything, even more inept. The 1970 tour was, realistically, never going to happen although there were many at the time who felt that, had the situation been handled differently, the 1968/69 tour might have been salvaged. Those in that camp believed that if Basil D'Oliveira had been selected in the original tour party, following his matchwinning innings in the final Ashes Test, that the South African government would have allowed entry to their country to a team that it considered was selected wholly on merit. It was, so the theory continued, only the ludicrous volte face of the selectors and the late decision to give D'Oliveira the place vacated by the injury to Tom Cartwight, a bowling all rounder, that caused the South Africans to believe, perhaps not unreasonably, that the team finally selected was, as Mr Vorster put it, "the team of the anti-apartheid movement". I have examined the South African issue before on CricketWeb, and the purpose of this feature is not to look at that again, but to look at the tour that took place in its stead, and which was handled just as badly, which is doubtless part of the reason why it is
The Forgotten Tour
Other considerations apart the MCC needed the revenue the South African tour would bring and once it was cancelled their attention turned to the sub-continent, a location where no full strength England side had ever gone. It was believed that the top England players would prove attractive and in November 1968 it was announced that there would be a tour between January and March 1969, consisting of a single three day match and three Tests in each of India and Pakistan, together with three one day matches in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The cost to the Indian and Pakistani boards was to be GBP20,000 each. As matters turned out Mrs Gandhi did not share the Indian Board's view of the desirability of the short tour and refused to sanction the release of the necessary foreign currency. Pakistan did agree to find the money, although in doing so they had to forego the possibility of visits from West Indies in 1969/70 and Australia in 1970/71. What was eventually finalised was a shorter tour overall, but with some additional fixtures in Pakistan as well as the three Tests originally planned, and a longer visit to Ceylon.
To fully understand the events of the tour it is necessary to explain briefly the complex history of the Pakistani nation. When India gained independence in 1947 Pakistan also came into being, and at that time consisted of both the current nation, then known as West Pakistan, and what is now Bangladesh, and was originally known as East Bengal and later East Pakistan. With a distance of almost one thousand miles and significant cultural differences between the two "wings", the scope for conflict was clear from the outset. In terms of population, if not geographically, the East was larger and the increased revenue that the West took up, its greater share of industrial development and the westerners dominance of the miltary and civil service soon led to strife. As an illustration of the economic disparity between West and East at the time of the tour the average income that an agricultural labourer in the East could expect to receive was just half that his compatriot in the West could achieve.
At this time Pakistan was a military dictatorship under the control, inevitably, of a West Pakistani, Ayub Khan. The East was seriously underrepresented in positions of power, and in the armed forces men from the East made up less than ten per cent of the strength. By 1969 the Ayub Khan was having huge problems in exercising any sort of control in the East, and in just over two years the trouble there would finally ignite into the Bangladesh Liberation War that resulted in the creation, in December 1971, of the new independent nation. The situation in the West was little better in 1969. There were strikes and power blackouts leading to mass demonstrations, violence and killings. In both wings of the country university students, frustrated at what they saw as academic as well as economic and political stagnation, were the vanguard of the groups who sought change.
It would be fair to concede that news travelled more slowly in the late 1960s than it does today, but this was not the 1930s when the MCC could legitimately hide behind ignorance of precisely what was going on in Australia in 1932/33, and the troubled waters in Pakistan were entirely familiar to anyone in England who took any interest in foreign affairs.
Quite what possessed MCC to send a side in the first place is a little disturbing, particularly as the money would appear to have been the major attraction. Of course both sides, that is the PCB and the MCC, declared the tour would help to unite the country. It is inconceivable that the PCB really believed that and while some of the MCC committee might, sat in their ivory tower, have fallen for the line it is difficult to believe that the whole organisation could have been taken in. Certainly opinion in the press and in Whitehall was that the tour was a foolhardy and dangerous venture.
Why then did the players go? Tours of South Africa had always been popular and, given that the team were to be opposed by an immensely strong Springbok side the best available English squad had been invited to tour and all had accepted. As noted a full strength England side had never toured the sub-continent before and no doubt the fact that they would on this occasion was part of the attraction for the PCB. In the event Kenny Barrington did not make the trip, a heart attack during a double wicket tournament in Melbourne having ended his career. Geoffrey Boycott also pulled out citing health concerns - he had had his spleen removed as a child and it was not to be until the late 1970s that he would finally be persuaded to visit the subcontinent. That none of the other players pulled out might seem surprising, but in 1969 the financial position of professional cricketers was nothing like what it is today. The South African trip was a long one, around four months, but the MCC decided to pay the players the same amount for the six week trip to Ceylon and Pakistan, making it well worth their while to go. That move also suggests that the MCC had more than an inkling as to just how fraught the trip might turn out to be.
The touring party arrived in Ceylon at the end of January 1969. In 2010 the modern state of Sri Lanks has been free of a civil war that lasted, on and off, for more than a quarter of a century, for just a few months. In 1969 however the country was a haven of peace and tranquility and all the MCC tourists, and the journalists who accompanied them, were unstinting in their praise of the treatment and hospitality they received during the twelve days that they spent there.
As the party's 2 February flight to Karachi approached the situation in both East and West Pakistan deteriorated. The visit to the East wing was quickly cancelled and for a time the whole tour was under threat before, eventually, the MCC manager and Captain, Les Ames and Colin Cowdrey, finally agreed to travel. The decision did not meet with the wholehearted approval of the entire party, vice-captain Tom Graveney being the main spokesman for the doubters.
On arrival in Karachi the trip from airport to hotel was a sobering one. The route was lined with troops, not that there was any trouble as the gathering together of groups of people was not permitted on the city's streets. After arriving at the hotel there was some uncertainty about what fixtures were to be played, but after much negotiation it was agreed the party would move inland, away from the main trouble in the capital, for two initial First Class fixtures at Bahawulpur and Lyallpur (now Faisalabad), before picking up the original itinerary with a three day match at Sahiwal, followed by a four day Test in Lahore. It was also agreed to restore the second Test to Dacca (now Dhaka) as it was felt, logically, that the ill feeling of the protesters, currently directed at the government, might be switched to the players if they were seen to be abandoning the East in favour of the West.
The protracted discussions meant that the tourists arrived late in Bahawulpur and a prompt start was not possible. According to England's main strike bowler, John Snow, the match was put back even further due to Cowdrey's insistence that an English team did not start play until after they had had a cup of tea. There must be a distinct possibility that the tale is an apocryphal one, but it is difficult to imagine a more quintessentially English cricketer than Cowdrey, so perhaps it did happen that way, and even if it did not it remains a delightful story. Both additional fixtures were drawn, the first in favour of the home side and the second in favour of the tourists while the third, due to poor weather, saw only 25 overs bowled.
In fact there was to be no definite result achieved in any of the tour matches as all three Tests were drawn, although had the first Test been of five days duaration a fascinating final day's play would have been guaranteed. Amongst those selected for Pakistan for the first Test was a young student leader, Aftab Gul. Gul was on bail for alleged political activities at the time. It is part of the folklore of the series that such was his influence on the youth of the country that the selectors dare not omit him despite his not being a good enough player to justify his place.
In truth although Gul's short Test career is not impressive his was a perfectly valid selection. Pakistan, who had not played any Tests since their 1967 visit to England, had no settled opening pair. Gul was just 22 and had a respectable First Class record. More importantly in the Bahawulpur match he had scored two half centuries against the tourists and looked solid in doing so. It was a throwaway remark made to The Times' John Woodcock that gave rise to the myth. Woodcock asked Gul, after the BCCP XI had got the better of the draw thanks largely to his efforts, whether he thought his performance would gain him a place in the side for the first Test. Gul's reply "It had better do - otherwise there won't be a Test in Lahore" was intended as a joke but, unsurprisingly given the backdrop against which the tour was played, was taken by Woodcock at face value - the mistaken impression of the "Sage of Longparish" has lasted down the years.
To digress, briefly, Gul's statistics suggest that concentration may have been his problem. He batted eight times in the six Tests he played between 1969 and 1971 but never passed 33. On the positive side he still averaged 22, without ever being not out, and failed to reach double figures only once. He was not assisted by his moderate fielding (two dropped catches of his being blamed for Pakistan's failure to beat New Zealand in Dacca in late 1969). Later, by virtue of getting out to a poor shot, he was then adjudged by some to be responsible for Pakistan's 25 run defeat in the final Test against England in 1971.
Outside the game Gul always maintained his interest in politics and became a lawyer. He was a disciple of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Bhutto founded the centre left Pakistan People's Party in 1967 and served for a time as President of the country and as Prime Minister between 1971 and 1977. When, following the 1977 military coup in the country, Bhutto was imprisoned it was Gul who applied to the courts to challenge his detention. Gul was harassed at every turn by General Zia Ul-Haq's regime and eventually fled the country in 1983. He lived for five years at the YMCA on Tottenham Court Road in London and his life went on hold. The serious charges that he faced in Pakistan made him ineligible for political asylum in the UK, but at the same time his life being in danger prevented his extradition. It was 1988 and the restoration of democracy that finally saw Gul able to return to Pakistan, once his old mentor's daughter, Benazir Bhutto, had granted an amnesty to him - he had received prison sentences totalling 84 years in his absence. He has since rebuild his legal career, and numbers former Pakistan captain Salman Butt amongst his current clientele.
To return to the first Test Cowdrey won the toss and batted. England ended the first day at 226 for 5 and, had it not been for their captain's century, would have been in a lot of trouble. There were constant interruptions and pitch invasions and the innings must rank as one of the most difficult of Cowdrey's career, even if it would not have rated amongst his finest. After tea when Keith Fletcher and Cowdrey made their way to the middle to resume the innings the jostling from supporters was so bad that contemporary reports described Fletcher as having been almost dragged to the ground. Next day Alan Knott, with a typically unorthodox half century, was largely responsible for seeing England through to 306.
When Pakistan batted only Asif Iqbal looked comfortable against the England pace attack of David Brown and Bob Cottam and a first innings lead of 97 was conceded shortly before lunch on the third day. The disturbances continued and at one stage became so severe that, following his dismissal, it needed the direct intervention of Aftab Gul, who walked into one section of the ground to placate the supporters, to restore any sort of order. Derek Underwood said of him "..here was a young man who, if he lifted his hand, could stop or start a riot".
In their second innings England struggled again as only Fletcher, who top scored with 83, mastered the bowling, the conditions and the atmosphere. When the seventh English wicket fell there were only 151 on the board, but David Brown recorded his highest Test score of 44 not out and allowed England to declare on the fourth morning at 225 for 9. Pakistan had the rest of the day to score an improbable 323 for victory or, more realistically, bat out time for the draw. When they slumped from 71-1 to 71-4 England must have sensed an unlikely victory, but Majid Khan scored a fine 68, and at the end of the game Pakistan were 203-5, or 120 short of victory. A fifth day would have been fascinating as it is unlikely that Cottam and Brown would have much increased the target with their tenth wicket partnership. When the match closed the brothers Mohammad, Hanif and Mushtaq, were both well set. Pakistan still had five wickets to fall and just one real tailender, pace bowler Asif Masood. Given that it was universally accepted that the wicket had not markedly deteriorated, then it might have been the case that Pakistan would not have had to wait until 1984 before beating England at home for the first time.
After Lahore it was to be four days before the start of the Dacca match. There were all sorts of diplomatic machinations before the decision to actually travel was made. Ames, not unnaturally, sought guidance from those more experienced in world affairs than he was and, not unreasonably, chose to place great faith in the views of the British High Commissioner in Dacca - he was assured the city was peaceful and the Army and Police in full control. Both Ames and Cowdrey were keen to fulfill their obligations so the team travelled. When they got to Dacca they realised the truth - in the words of veteran journalist Lyn Wellings " ... the Deputy High Commissioner was astonished by our arrival. He had told his senior well in advance that ... the whole of East Pakistan was in a state of dangerous confusion and that he was making plans to evacute those Britons who were in the south around Chittagong".
The Pakistani Army had no presence in Dacca. They were at least 15 miles away and had no plans to enter the city. The streets, largely deserted, were not patrolled by the civilian police either. Dacca was, to all intents and purposes, being run by the students and Ames, Cowdrey and Graveney had a number of meetings with them. The whole concept is, of course, nothing short of ridiculous now - a group of mature men sat around a table having discussions with a group of rebellious teenagers and twenty somethings over whether the latter group could ensure that a major sporting event in a broken society could proceed safely. The students sought to persuade the tourists that if they played all would be well. For the first time Ames sought advice from Lord's. The message that came back to Ames was that he was the man on the spot and therefore best placed to make a judgement. In 2010 that smacks of dereliction of duty - for some of the players, but not seemingly Ames and Cowdrey, it did in 1969 as well. Graveney, who represented the players views, and more pointedly those of their dependents back in England, was furious at the decision made by Ames (Cowdrey at this crucial point being at his most frustratingly indecisive) to accept the students assurances and play the game. Perhaps the most remarkable thing of all is that, while the atmosphere at the match was charged and intimidating, the students were largely able to deliver on their promises. The only real trouble came on the fourth and final day as the home side ground out their tedious second innings at less than two runs per over to ensure there was no possibility of a definite result. Such was the monotony that a number of spectators took to lighting fires and throwing chairs around for their entertainment, but at no time did the trouble spill onto the playing area.
As for the cricket the second Test was uninspiring although again a fifth day might have turned it into an interesting match. Pakistan won the toss and batted first and six hours later had crawled to 176 for 5. Next morning England removed Hanif and Majid for the addition of just ten more runs but then, at the merest hint of some aggression from leg spinner Intikhab Alam, Cowdrey inexplicably decided to put seven fielders on the boundary and the Pakistan tail, rather longer than in Lahore, took the score to 246 by running easy singles. After showing such a lack of aggression in the field seven England batsmen then lost their wickets, mainly to poor shots, to leave the tourists deep in trouble at 139-7 at the close. Only D'Oliveira of the recognised batsmen, unbeaten on 16, remained. Next day D'Oliveira played the innings of his life and when England were all out for 275, giving them a first innings lead of 28 they would not have dared to dream of when the day began, he was not out on 114 having marshalled the tail superbly. In the two hours left Pakistan advanced, in the context of their scoring rates in the first innings relatively rapidly, to 77-3. On the final day England could not make much headway - Underwood bowled magnificently to end up with 5-94 from as many as 44 overs on a pitch not best suited to his bowling, but without Pat Pocock's off breaks, or Robin Hobbs' leg spin to partner him, a pitch which offered turn and uneven bounce to the genuinely slow bowler could not be fully exploited. The home side ground on until out of sight before declaring, after which, perhaps in protest, England's openers dawdled to 33 in the 20 overs that seven Pakistan bowlers shared between them - little wonder therefore that the patience of the crowd ran out.
The Dacca Test over England flew west to Karachi for the third and final match of the series - shortly after they left Dacca marauding protesters descended on the city's red light district and burnt down a brothel and three cinemas.
In Karachi the atmosphere was tense and had deteriorated in the short time that had elapsed since the tourists were last there. This time both they and the population were subject to curfew, not that it is likely that any member of the party would have wished to leave their hotel in the evenings anyway. A further source of tension in Karachi was the purely cricketing one that there was much resentment and ill-feeling towards the selectors regarding the fact that Hanif Mohammad had been stripped of the captaincy for the series.
Both sides made changes for the final Test which, after the two earlier draws, had five days allotted to it. For England the out of form Roger Prideaux made way for Colin Milburn, who had been flown in from Australia as cover due to concerns, originally, over Cowdrey's fitness. Hobbs replaced paceman Cottam. Pakistan restored Aftab Gul, Shafqat Rana and Asif Masood to their side, all of whom had missed the trip to Dacca, and a young pace bowler by the name of Sarfraz Nawaz made his debut in place of the local medium pacer, Niaz Ahmed, who had played in Dacca but had made little impact on the game. His was a selection clearly intended to placate and encourage the local audience rather than advance the cause of Pakistani cricket.
On the eve of the game Ames, Cowdrey and Graveney again sought assurances from the Pakistani Board as to the players' safety. Again Ames and Cowdrey allowed themselves to be persuaded to take the field by promises of a substantial police presence. Graveney was furious, and made his feelings known, but the match began on 6 March as scheduled. England won the toss and batted on a pitch that was clearly prepared to last. Milburn brought some much needed aggression to the series and during the afternoon session reached his century. A pitch invasion by around 300 spectators followed and Graveney, batting with Milburn at the time, proceeded to swat a few of them with his bat as they tried to congratulate Milburn. The invasion prompted an early tea to be taken and there was, for the only time in the series, some hostility shown towards the tourists as a result of Graveney's actions. At the close England were 226 -1 with Milburn unbeaten on 137.
Sadly for all concerned Milburn was out next morning after adding just two to his overnight score. It was his second, highest and last Test century. The hugely promising international career of the heavyweight 27 year old opener, who carried the goodwill of the entire nation with him every time he went out to bat, ended just two months later when a sickening road accident cost him his sight in one eye and damaged the other. After Milburn's dismissal Graveney went serenely on and reached his own century just before lunch. As with the previous day a pitch invasion drove the players from the field for an early and extended lunch. The truncated second day ended with England 412-6 and Alan Knott 38 not out - there had been six interruptions altogether. That night Cowdrey flew out, his father-in-law had died, and Graveney took over the captaincy.
On the third morning England batted on. Snow did not last too long but Knott and Brown added 75 before, just fifteen minutes before lunch, Knott took strike to Mushtaq on 96, just a single stroke away from his first Test century. At that point the game and the tour ended - a crowd of around 600 stormed into the ground from outside and charged on to the pitch - the players departed as quickly as they could. By now even Ames fund of goodwill was exhausted, and had such been given it must be doubtful whether Graveney and the team would have obeyed any instruction to continue. In the event the protesters had damaged the pitch thereby making any decision other than abandonment impossible anyway. The English journalists joined the players of both sides in the pavilion where they remained for some time before safe passage from the ground back to the hotel could be arranged. By midnight the party were on a plane and on their way home.
Seventeen days after the England players left Karachi Ayub Khan handed over power to his namesake, General Yahya Khan, and for a while martial law brought the return of a comparative calm. New Zealand visited in 1969/70 for a Test series, and an International XI toured in 1970/71 and played three First Class matches. Although named an International XI that title was a little misleading as with the exception of Australian Neil Hawke the only non English members of Mickey Stewart's party were two Pakistanis. Interestingly two of the party were Robin Hobbs and Bob Cottam who were clearly not put off the country by their experiences two years previously.
Stewart's men left for home just eleven days before the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War. By the time the next Test matches were played in Pakistan, by Tony Lewis's 1972/73 England party, the Pakistani nation consisted only of the west wing. The east wing would not see Test cricket again until, rather perversely, Pakistan played Sri Lanka in the final of the Asian Test Championship in March 1999. Bangladesh's own inaugural Test followed in November 2000.
In many ways the world has changed beyond recognition in the four decades that have passed since
The Forgotten Tour
. It is inconceivable now that a group of touring International sportsmen would not be a target for militants and dissidents for whom terror is their stock-in-trade. For that reason it is equally beyond doubt that no sporting body would ever take the view that a tour such as that undertaken in 1969 should proceed, simply on the basis it might prove to be a unifying force for good in a nation riven by internal strife. Risk assessments and Health and Safety are the watchwords of all who have any sort of management role in the organisation of sporting events. It is, of course, absolutely right that that is the case and that sportsmen are not exposed to any risk of serious danger, and I doubt reasonable person would seriously suggest otherwise, but for the cricket lover it remains a source of great sadness, and no little frustration, that political considerations get in the way of our great game being played, as it should be, in the major cities of each and every one of the Test playing countries.
Amazing read....very well done.
It is incredible when contrasted with today's situation. Surely those times for East/West Pakistan were so risky even for the natives but i would say, there was still some morality for sportsmen or guests/tourists and a level of hospitality.
After what happened to the SL team it has crossed all the lines and i surely don't blame anyone who doesn't want to tour Pak. There are bigger problems in Pak then ever before...
Comment by Faisal1985 | 5:24pm gmt 01 Dec 2010
[QUOTE=fredfertang;2391786][URL="http://www.cricketweb.net/blog/features/264.php"]The Forgotten Tour[/URL]
In this feature we look at England's tour of Pakistan in 1968/69. The cricket played was not particularly memorable, but in every other respect the tour was a remarkable one.[/QUOTE]
Another great article Martin, very well-researched and presented.
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Makes about 2/3 cup
active time
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total time
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- 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon packed palm or dark brown sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 8 to 10 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (about 1 large)
- 2 fresh Thai or serrano chiles (2 to 3 inches; preferably red) including seeds, thinly sliced crosswise
Finely grind 3 tablespoons peanuts in a food processor along with sugar. Finely chop remaining tablespoon peanuts by hand.
Stir together curry paste (to taste) and 6 tablespoons water until paste is dissolved.
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, shallot, and chiles, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add ground peanut mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in curry mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped peanuts.
Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency.
Cooks' note: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
my notes
- Calories113
- Carbohydrates7 g (2%)
- Fat9 g (14%)
- Protein2 g (4%)
- Saturated Fat1 g (7%)
- Sodium53 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber1 g (5%)
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol0
recipe at a glance
type: Quick & Easy
main ingredients: Nut, Vegetable, Hot Pepper, Curry, Garlic, Shallot, Peanut
cuisine: Asian
holiday/celebration: Summer


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The ideeli Scoop with Audrey Schilt
Your first big break was working with Halston. How did that come about?
I walked around with my portfolio for 8 months before FIT [The Fashion Institute of Technology] sent me out on a freelance assignment for Halston! I was asked to sketch 85 hats at $1 each within one week. I finished everything on time, but Halston kept adding his ideas to the pile. He made change after change and, in the end, he didn't want me to finish. So he decided to make a job for me. I started at $85 per week, and that changed the course of my career. Halston opened every door for me. He took me to Europe, took me to parties, introduced me to the famous people of that time—Jackie O, Diana Vreeland, Salvador Dali, Bette Davis—I was young and naive and thought this happened to everyone! All I wanted to do was have fun. It was only later in life that I realized the opportunities he gave me. He was truly my first and most important mentor.
How does the fact that you're also a designer influence your sketches?
When I started my career as an illustrator, I had to learn that there was little room for artistic license when the designer you are working for wants his vision translated. You sketch what is already designed and made. Illustrators interpret the design, but they do not create it. I create the design and then illustrate it. But most importantly, by knowing how to make clothes as well as illustrate them, I know that whatever I put down on paper can be made. I think about whether the design will sell and where someone would wear it. I know how to direct the pattern maker on how to expedite my sketch ideas and make the garment.
Was this what you eventually wanted to do when you attended FIT?
The first time I went to FIT I was training to be a fashion illustrator, not a designer. I started off doing ads for Bergdorf Goodman, but after 8 years the work became scarce. Even though things were tough for illustrators, it wasn't until I started working with Halston on his very first women's collection that I started to think more about design than illustration. I started to feel limited as my emphasis on the art did not balance with the mechanics of knowing how to make the garment. So I went back to FIT and took courses in pattern making and draping. That led me to change my focus to design.
Each designer's sketch has a unique flavor—the body positioning, the attitude, the way it's shaded. What's your particular style?
I think of myself as a purist. I can't accept anything less than an accurate drawing in my sketch. I stress movement in my figure even if it's standing still … it has to look relaxed in the pose; nothing is forced or over-exaggerated. The pose has to be modern, young and sexy but not overt. Often I will add my signature shadow to add to the drama. It all has to look easy, interesting and visually exciting. Just as you would want the design outcome to be.
What was the collaborative process like working with Ralph Lauren?
The collaborative process with Ralph was excellent. We connected on all the necessary levels, including aesthetics, taste, silhouette, sensuality and color sense. I knew how to design clothes before joining Ralph Lauren, but learning to design clothing in the lifestyle Ralph created pushed me to new limits. Ralph was my lifestyle mentor. I credit him for teaching me to become a complete designer.
The iconic pink dress Gwyneth Paltrow wore at the 1999 Oscars was a collaboration between you and Lauren. What's it like to see one of your creations in such a high-profile setting?
It was like winning the Academy Award! It was so exciting to be a part of that process. It's nice that the dress is still being discussed today. I have the original sketch and fabric samples framed in my studio.
Learn more about Audrey on her site, AudreySchilt.com.


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Triangle ArtWorks is a finalist for Triangle Community Foundation's "What Matters Innovation Award." As TCF writes on their website, this award is intended for
"Innovative and impactful organizations leading our region to create lasting social change. Through this award, Triangle Community Foundation will recognize organizations tackling our community's issues through thoughtful, effective, and long-lasting efforts. We are particularly interested in adaptive organizations that serve and advocate, build networks within the community, and inspire others to get involved. What Matters theme is focusing on Community Innovation. Many important issues facing our community are broader than any one entity can address. Triangle Community Foundation strives to help the region address these issues collectively by concentrating resources and engaging community-minded individuals and high-impact organizations. The Foundation is focused on creating lasting, large scale social change in the Triangle region by investing in the nonprofit sector and rewarding innovation." … Read More
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By Amy Saltmarsh
There is a new method in the Triangle to raise money for your creative idea. groundworkk is a monthly social event that connects local entrepreneurs, artists, and (for the evening) venture capitalists. On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, a crowd pays a $5 door fee and gathers at a pre-selected venue (Raleigh's Longview Center, the HUB Raleigh, Tir Na Nog, and Durham's Mercury Studios, to name a few). From 6:30 to 8:30pm the crowd enjoy presentations, networking, and a light cocktail hour. Presentations start at 7:00 and presenters are given four minutes to pitch their creative ideas and projects to the audience. Each presentation is followed by six minutes of audience led Q&A. After the pitches, attendees enjoy food prepared by a local chef and then, it's time to vote! At 8:30pm votes are tallied and the winner is announced. The winner is awarded the evening's earnings via the ever symbolic mason jar. … Read More
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A big part of Triangle ArtWork's Mission is to advocate for the creative community in the Triangle region. That is why we are going to attend Arts Summit 2012. Organized by the wonderful statewide arts advocacy group, Arts NC, the goals of Arts Summit 2012 are as follows:
- Convene people passionate about the arts to develop a new case for government support
- Build momentum and structure for campaign/election events in cities across North Carolina(late September/early October)
- Inspire and encourage growth in arts advocacy practices at the local, state, and federal levels
- Provide new tools and training for advocacy and election activities "
Tags: Arts Advocacy Day, Arts Day, arts funding, arts nc, Arts Summit 2012, arts support, Elections, triangle arts organizations, triangle artworks
Thanks to all who came out to the Raleigh City Council meeting last night to show your opposition to proposed cuts to arts funding in Raleigh. The Raleigh City Manager's budget proposed reducing the City of Raleigh Arts Commission's (CORAC) funding from $4.50 per capita back to $4.00 (more).
Well, the calls for support went out from ArtWorks, as well as through the support networks of all organizations receiving funding from CORAC, and the response was HUGE. Arts supporters packed the Council Chambers. Three speakers made the case for maintaining arts funding and Mayor Meeker asked all people in the audience in support of continued funding raise their hands…which included about 80% of the people in the packed room. (See the Indy's article here. The unofficial "word" we are hearing is good, and we will report as soon as we hear some concrete news on the Council's decision.) … Read More
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Arts Day 2011 was a great day in many ways, as it brought together arts advocates across the State to make sure the legislature heard stories of the impact of the arts and creative industry in NC and its role in their lives and communities. But to me, possibly equally as significant was the presentation by members of the SmART Cities -SmART Towns Initiative Task Force. … Read More
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I spent the last two days at Arts Day 2011, that great annual advocacy event organized by Arts NC, where arts advocates from across the state meet in Raleigh for two days of networking, education, but most importantly, visiting our locals legislators and talking to them about the importance of the arts and culture industry to the state and asking for their continued support.
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As I have mentioned before on this blog, and if you are at all paying attention to the news, you certainly know that this is a difficult year for the arts and culture community. State, local and national budgets are low and there will be cuts. So, all of us who care about the health of arts and culture in our community NEED to become advocates. For more on this issue, read Byron Woods piece in the Indy, as well as the recent blog post by Karen Wells, Arts NC's Executive Director.
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Tough road ahead for creative community…how do we respond?
If you have kept up with the news lately, you know that rumors are starting to fly about potential budget cuts for the arts and culture industry. The House Republicans have proposed to cut all funding to the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for Humanities, as well as get rid of the Center for Public Broadcasting (LA Times Article, summary of proposals) Most recently, the new South Carolina governor proposed budget cuts that would eliminate that state's Arts Council (Charleston City Paper article). Although these are only proposals at this point, they are certainly an indication of tough times a-coming. … Read More
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Want to know what grants are available locally for your project or organization, but can't figure out where to start? ArtWorks has now centralized information about granting organizations in the Triangle region into one place…the Resources section! Look there first to find basic information about what grants each organization provides, eligibility and links to more information. By bringing this information into one place, we aim to save you the time and hassle of jumping all over the Internet! Find the regional grant information here. … Read More
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Springboard for the Arts, a Minnesota arts service organization with a mission similar to ArtWorks, along with mnartists.org, have just launched a program for visual artists entitled Community Supported Art, which follows the same model as Community Supported Agriculture used for small farms. As described in this article from NPR: … Read More
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Reigning American Idol Scotty McCreery never had to suffer an emotional public elimination, but he's ready to help this year's contestants through it! He's recorded season 11's "goodbye" song, a cover of country ballad "Please Remember Me," first released by Rodney Crowell in 1995, and made a hit by Tim McGraw in 1999. Watch their videos for the song below. McCreery's cut will debut on American Idol this Thursday as we watch a montage of the ousted contestant's time on the show. He'll perform live on Idol later this season. READ FULL STORY
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PopWatch Confessional: The ballad you're 99.9 percent sure you're the last person to listen to
In honor of Valentine's Day, let's each confess a ballad we're 99.9 percent sure we are the last person to have listened to — and see if we're right. I'll start, with a quick scroll through my Recently Played list:
Starlets who use Disney movies as pick-me-ups: Why do I find you so fascinating?
Remember last year when Blake Lively admitted, "When I have bad days, I just eat lots of chocolate ice cream and dance to the Lion King soundtrack" to WWD? Well, she has company. Sort of. In the February issue of Los Angeles Confidential, Shailene Woodley, 20-year-old costar of The Descendants, was asked to name the first film that affected her as something more significant than mere entertainment. Her response: "Some movies have made me cry; some movies have made me laugh, but I've never thought, Wow — if it weren't for that movie, I'd be a different person. Except Pocahontas. It's true! If you listen to the lyrics they actually have incredibly valuable lessons for human beings to learn, and whenever I need a pick-me-up I just watch Pocahontas." READ FULL STORY
'Once Upon a Time' I found this 'Lost' candy bar
There have been plenty of Lost crossover hints, thought nuggets, time travel mindf—ery, etc. offered up on ABC's Once Upon a Time. But the Apollo chocolate bar hanging out near a hatch on last night's episode really SPOKE TO ME. It's candy, it's a hidden gem, and I could have sworn the last Apollo had spent the summer melting in a mail/garbage/Dharma peanut butter landfill in the least-accessible corner of Doc Jensen's office.
Candy for breakfast, anyone?
Also did anyone else really, really want Des and his lava lamp to be making their own kind of music down in that Storybrooke hatch? And he'd promise to little Henry, "I'll see you in another life, brutha," and we'd all piss ourselves trying to predict which nefarious beast or chiseled horseback hero Henry Ian Cusick should portray in the show's alternate universe, Fairy Tale? He has to be down there somewhere.
Come on, Desmond, press the button. EXECUTE my fantasy!
Read more: 'Once Upon a Time' recap: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Oak Ridge Boys celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Elvira': 'It was the kind of song that everybody was singing'
My earliest memory is when I was six-years-old, standing beside my nine-year-old sister in the kitchen of my grandparents' farmhouse, both of us holding brooms and singing the Oak Ridge Boys' hit "Elvira" into the handles. I know I'm not alone. Most of my friends now in their mid-to-late thirties have a similar memory of belting out Joe Bonsall's boozy verses and imitating bass Richard Sterban's infamous "Giddy up, oom papa oom papa mow mow" chorus. The song went viral — or "Elviral," as one of Bonsall's friends says — in 1981, at a time when there was no Twitter, no Facebook, no YouTube. There was just country radio, and then pop radio, which helped it sell well over 2 million 45s.
For nine straight months, "It was the kind of song that everybody was singing," Bonsall says 30 years later. READ FULL STORY
Happy 70th birthday, Neil Diamond!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee seems to have deserted us on Twitter — his last tweet was on New Year's Eve and linked to funny animal voiceovers — we're still going to celebrate him. We can't write "Happy Birthday Neil Diamond!" in the sky like someone did Sunday over the Bel-Air hills, but perhaps we can take a moment to each write a sentence describing our love for the man. I'll give you a few ideas:
Neil Diamond turns 70 today, and even though the• My key chain is a silver guitar with the words "Neil Diamond World Tour 2008″ on it.
• My favorite mug says "Diamond Girl," and it's from 2001.
• I had this semi-hideous floral/lace/sequin shirt I only felt comfortable wearing once — to a Neil Diamond concert.
• After multiple karaoke attempts, I've had to accept that "I Am… I Said" is not in my vocal range. READ FULL STORY
'Top Chef All-Stars': Hidden Truffles of Episode 3!
Many thanks to the few, the proud, the Top Chef recap-readers who nominated Hidden Truffles this week! After the jump, Anthony Bourdain gets caught removing his eyeglasses (stars: they're just like us!), a bat torments Tom Colicchio, pedestrians blur into obscurity as PopWatch blogger Padma Lakshmi hails a cab, and more! I'm like a pig in dirt, now more than ever. READ FULL STORY


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Iredus, located in the corporate heart of Gurgaon serves North Indian food besides a mix of International cuisines such as Mediterranean, Italian, American and Sea food. They pride themselves with the range of wines they offer which are of 24 varieties and that too on tap besides offering single malts, beers, black vodka etc. Innovative in every sense, this restaurant should be on every connoisseurs list.
Editors reviews
It's a breaking moment in the gastronomic world; Iredus - bar, lounge and curiosities, is the city's new vitality with no easy parallels drawn; from being the new-kid-on-the-block to soon gaining the status of being the next-best-thing in town.
The edgy and stylish Scottish Dupleix home-like ambience is replete with a living room, family room, library and a dining room and an outdoor courtyard seating done up in wooden hues, metal grid and glass. Yes, you heard it right; practically everything you see around is up for grabs. From furniture to exclusive food products to eclectic knick-knacks sitting as props on the shelves. The emanating warmth enveloped us the moment we entered the precincts. Harley Davidson rules over the bar and the inspired lounge seating around it.
Penchant for collecting one-of-its-kind oddities, such as, an old trunk, a miniature bike, vintage railway lantern, table-carts, sofas & recliners are seemingly scattered casually around; however, having said that, there is nothing nonchalant about them. You follow the story and everything else falls into place.
The retail section stocks unexplored, undiscovered food products, which will make your lips querl in surprise and delight. Rare Chianti Classico Extra Virgin Oil which in fact is as exotic as wine; The Grown Up Chocolate Company crackers; or Bob Marley is not a mere name here. The signature coffee pack is as exclusive as the singer himself.
The place gets firsts on many counts. An engaging sybaritic den for those dog-tired, bone-weary, lotus-eaters, or just the eat, drink and be merry, types. Their overwhelming confluence of wines, spirits and world cuisine offered with an effervescent epicurean approach floored us.
The unique one-off state-of-the art wine unit with pre-paid card option stocks 24 varieties for discerning taste buds, with tasting at no charge. To top it with another first in the world, another exclusive enomatic dispenser of wines & whiskeys-on-tap displaying eight single cask whiskeys at a time are available. These are products of the Society in Scotland and are distributed only to members. We were very impressed by the limited editions. The bottles said it all. The one we picked up told us that only 207 barrels are actually made out of which only 8-9 are left in India. The names are equally quaint. So, there is Coffee, Kisses & Cappuccino. Talk of being exclusive. Coasters again come with etched piquant lines.
Stirred by the uber cozy surroundings, our appetites whetted, we went full throttle into the food. The starter platter of Rosemary, Garlic Flatbread with crostini and garlic bread-sticks with Hummus dip were great warmers, while sipping on Luca de Indi, Lychee Wine, (first in the world) set the ball rolling. On the rocks or cocktail Infusion shots of Cherry Bourbon, Saffron Gin, Star Anise Vodka, Spiced Rum, et al, were awesome tongue-ticklers.
The Chopped Asparagus & Feta Cheese on Bruschetta was devoured by us for its freshness and taste. The Tandoori Grilled Paneer Tikka with coriander chutney was the softest, juiciest cubes steeped in the masala. The classic Chettinad Black Pepper Chicken Fry was a spicy Iredus classic so juicy and succulent that it almost glistened in its juices embodying tantalizing flavours. Bingo!
The Tandoori Basa fish was a lovely golden marinated in Kasundi mustard infused with spices; a delicate offering. The Keema and Omelette Pao, a simple street food was taken to another level; implicit in its simplicity with abundance of flavour sans extra oil with Keema Bhaji, garlic chilli, mustard, red chilli powder, and fried green chilli. Lip-smacking to the hilt!
The Rajasthani Mutton Sule had the conundrum of royal kitchen stamped all over it. The mutton was chargrilled and juiciously tender. Muli Ki Chutney was an alien accompaniment but delightful nevertheless. The Hummus Zucchini Pizza sported an innovative gutsy topping of hummus, chargrilled zucchini burnt garlic on fresh in-house thin crust. The Bourbon Chicken Wings marinated in Bourbon and dressed in BBQ sauce were appealing to the eyes and taste buds whilst the Barley Risotto with cheese was an unusual experiment which worked well on the palate. We just loved this lighter and healthier variation of the classic risotto.
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani accompanied with Mirchi Ka Salan and Raita was light, non-greasy and aromatic. The Chicken Mango Curry using specially reared chicken basted over charcoal was sublime. A refreshing summer dish served with steamed rice - The Kalonji letting sparks fly.
The Spiced Cheese Cake with orange, ginger crust had us snookered. A spicy-kick dessert! The Chocolate Tiramisu was a first again, a delicious variant of the classic coffee flavour. We cavorted to the library side to nurse Hot Orange Mocha with infused orange peel while flipping through the Maharaja's Cookbook.
They got it right every step along the way!
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The heart shaped puri is something i would love to try out when i visit this restaurant with my girlfriend...Would definitely love to sit on those comfortable sofa's while I sip a mug of chilled beer.
Wow, never knew a place like this existed in Gurgaon. Wines on tap! Sounds like my kinda place. Gurgaon is slowly but surely getting there where food and drinks are concerned. Will definitely check it out the next time i'm there.


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The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging and the Iowa Department say people who will be turning 100 years old will be honored by the office of the governor. Iowans born in 1913 or before and not yet on the registry are eligible for the recognition.
Iowans who qualify or who know someone who does from Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Hardin, Howard, Jackson, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama or Winneshiek counties may call Janna Diehl at 319-272-2244 or 800-779-8707. She may be emailed at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Last Saturday, a group of folks from St. Joseph's and I went and volunteered at the Star of Hope mission. This is the fifth total time that a group from our parish has volunteered at the mission (to read my reflection on an earlier visit, click here). Every time we go, we end up being more blessed than the folks that we are trying to help. Here are a few photos of our time there.
The sandwiches were stacked by the serving line with care...
Mike, Mike and Danielle are ready and eager to serve...
Ghada and Mairi put the finishing touch on each plate...a bag of chips!
Sylvia and Kim had watermelon duty. Who needs a knife when you can split them with your bare hands?
Mary Ann and Margaret are happy to have dish duty!
Just before our group was to leave, one of the workers at the mission told us, "You are the ONLY group that actually helps us clean up after lunch is over! Every other volunteer group just comes, serves lunch, and leaves! We really appreciate you cleaning up!" We told them it was our pleasure...part of the job, the way we see it.
We really have enjoyed being a part of this outreach to Houston's homeless population. I think beginning this fall we will go more often.
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by Penny
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Hi Johan
I am a very keen chili cook, but my exuberance tends to get the better of me. So often I really mess up by making my chili dish too hot for my guests (mostly my family). How do I "cool" it down again? Is it possible to do such a thing?
Thanks in advance
Hi Penny
This is really a question that I get asked time and again. So much so that I have dedicated a whole web page on the subject.
Whilst my answers are by no means exhaustive - it works for me. There might be some more hints from other readers who might want to share.
You will find it by following the navigation button "useful Tips" on the left of this page and then "How to tone down chili heat" or just follow the added link below:
Keep up the exuberance... and happy Chili Cooking!
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Jan 29 @ 2:00PM Old Rock Library's monthly Novel-Tea will discuss The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. The novel is set in South Africa… view more »
Ben Miller Band
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UllrGrass Bluegrass & Beer Festival
Jan 30 @ 12:00AM UllrGrass, Golden, Coloroado 's first annual winter bluegrass and beer festival, will be headlined by the legendary Peter… view more »
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Jan 30 @ 8:30AM The CB Dance Collective offers weekly aerial conditioning classes to help you hone your skills. Climbing, pulling, flipping… view more »
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Winter Photography Workshop Adventure
Jan 30 @ 11:00AM Join local professional photographer Raynor Czerwinski on a cross-country ski tour out to the historic town of Gothic to stay the… view more »
Cooking Matters Classes
Jan 30 @ 11:00AM Mountain Roots and the Gunnison Health and Human Services Department will offer free Cooking Matters classes to qualifying… view more »
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Winter Boot Camp w/ Sgt. Ken Weichert
Jan 30 @ 5:30PM Come to workout with Sgt. Ken Weichert, 6 time soldier of the year, Master fitness trainer and highly decorated combat veteran.… view more »
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2003) – Four-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon finished second in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway after leading for much of the 70-lap special event.
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New York Times best-selling author John Eldredge unveils the six stages men must complete to become who God designed them to be.
In this life-changing message from John Eldredge, readers discover a paradigm-shifting path to manhood. He unveils the six stages many men miss, stages they must complete in order to become the man God designed them to be. Inspiring, insightful, and challenging for men and the women in their lives, Fathered by God delivers the very thing men need, a way to forge companionship with God the Father while undergoing a transformation, releasing the fullness of life and the passion God designed them to live.
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CAAM's Asian American Film Festival Spotlights Desi Filmmakers
By Kamla Bhatt • Mar 14th, 2013Category: Books, Movies, Music, Televison, Books and Authors, Diaspora, Film, Food, People, YouTube Videos
San Francisco bay area folks are in for a wonderful cultural treat of films, music and food att this s year's Asian American Film Festival. The 10 day long festival starts today -March 14th and continues till March 24th, 2013. Films, music and foods are the 3 strands that bind the various Asian-American communities across the US, and that is the theme for this year's festival. The name of the festival has changed to CAAM that stands for Center For Asian Media.
The festival's opening night gala event is at the Asian Art Museum on March 14th. Linsanity is the opening night film. SF bay area filmmaker Evan Jackson Leong looks at the rise of the Asian American basketball sensation Jeremy Lin in this film. Like many filmmakers Leong turned to Kickstarter to raise money to make this sports documentary on the Asian American phenomenon Lin.
This year's festival highlights quite a few South Asian filmmakers, musicians and culinary alchemists.
On March 17th you can catch a double feature at the Castro theatre by two well-known filmmakers of South Asian origin – Mira Nair and Deepa Mehta. Both their films are based on well-known authors of South Asian origin.
Mira Nair's Reluctant Fundamentalist will show at the Castro at 12 noon on March 17th. The film stars Kiefer Sutherland, Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Liev Schreiber and Shabana Azmi. It is based on a novel by Mohsin Ahmed by the same name.
Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children will show at the Castro Theatre on March 17th at 6 pm. Satya Bhaba, who plays Saleem and Samrat Chakravarti, who plays Wee Willie Winkie will be at the screening of the film that is based on Salman Rushdie's novel by the same name.
And then there is that superfun foodie film Dosa Hunt by Amrit Singh. Yes, you guessed it right. This is a crazy hunt to track down the best dosa in New York. Well, that might sound a tad boring. But wait till you see how this film is spiced up. There is a disco-themed van, where a bunch of musicians share their deep, deep culinary thoughts about finding the best dosa in New York city and they rank dosas according to their own system of Bobby Jindals. What? Bobby Jindal? Well, you have to watch the film to figure out their dosa rating system with a desi twist. Check out the musicians in this group. You have jazz musician Vijay Iyer or "Vijay uncle" as he put its and he is joined by Anand Wilder of YeaSayer, Rostam Batmangli of Vampire Weekend, Himesh Sarin and Ashok Kondabolu of Das Racist (now defunct), Alan Palomo of Neon Indian and Amrit Singh of Stereogum.
You can catch Dosa Hunt on March 21st at the Asian Art Museum along with some of the cast members from the film.
There are 2 documentary films from India. Invoking Justice by Deepa Dhanraj looks at muslim women in Tamil Nadu, and the role of the first-ever-Women"s Jamaat that addresses the issues of women rights. The film will show at Kabuki on March 16th 2013 at 1 pm.
When Hari Got Married is an interesting documentary that features a garrulous cab driver, who has a running commentary about the socio-economic changes in his town of Dharmasala, hometown of the Dalai Lama. Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam are the producers of this fascinating film where Hari, the cabdriver has a free flowing discussion about the changes in India, his family and how he is preparing for his upcoming wedding. What is fascinating to see unfold is even though this is a traditional arranged marriage, Hari courts his bride-to-be in a very "filmi" way complete with those 3 famous words "I love you." And guess how he does it? All through that ubiquitous device – the mobile phone.
Besides the films and music performances there are a bunch of culinary programs including one on how to create your own Masala.
Here is a complete list of the program for this year's CAAM festival and you can follow them on Twitter.


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After a fun night out drinking with friends in Malaga, Spain, a man reportedly decided to cap off a great night with a visit to a brothel. There he engaged the services of three prostitutes for group sex. When it was over, the women asked for their €70 ($95) each, but the John refused to pay them — big mistake.
It is unclear why the unnamed man decided he didn't have to pay the women, but he later told online daily newspaper Ideal, "I realize now I must have been a bit of a pain because of the alcohol I'd had." It's also possible that he had convinced himself that he had been the one showing the girls a good time, not the other way around.
When the argument became heated, the women reportedly calmed the errant client down, stroking him and seemingly attempting to seduce him. This it turns out, was just a diversionary tactic. Once the John was docile, one of the prostitutes pulled out a knife and slashed his privates.
"I didn't see it coming, she must have been in a really foul mood," the man later said. He continued, "I used some bandages to apply a tourniquet to my penis and I caught a taxi to the nearest health center. The cut was so deep doctors referred me to another hospital (in Marbella)."
By the time the victim got to the second hospital he needed a blood transfusion and emergency surgery. The doctors reportedly fought for two hours to save both man and genitals, which they ultimately did, "Everything went well but doctors told me I was very close to dying or being impotent for the rest of my life."
Has this experience soured the man on brothels forever? He says it has, "I'll never go back to a place like that. It's over for me now, never again."
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News about Ali Khamenei, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jan. 23, 2015
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes rare effort to reach out to American and European youth; sends published letter and Twitter posts asking young Westerners to research Islam themselves rather than relying on media sources for an understanding of one of world's oldest religions and cultures. MORE
Jan. 8, 2015
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, says his country should find internal solutions for dealing with economic sanctions and that United States cannot be trusted to lift sanctions even if nuclear agreement be reached; is first public criticism of government of Pres Hassan Rouhani since his election in 2013. MORE
Nov. 28, 2014
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he supports extension of talks with Western powers on the country's nuclear program, opinion that is crucial since he has the final say over any potential deal on Iran's nuclear program. MORE
Nov. 26, 2014
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei addresses nation after deadline for nuclear agreement is extended by seven months; says West had tried and failed to bring country to its knees; remarks suggest that he will continue to support negotiations, but that he remains skeptical about their prospects. MORE
Nov. 8, 2014
Pres Obama sends letter to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging him to seize opportunity of deadline for negotiating a nuclear agreement with the West; argues that Iran's interests in Middle East would be served by proving its interest in nuclear technology is solely for the production of electricity. MORE
Highlights From the Archives
Iran's Top Leader Dashes Hopes for a Compromise
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raised the prospect of violence if the vast, defiant protests of opposition supporters continued.
June 20, 2009 worldNewsArticles
Ayatollah Khamenei Appeals to Western Youth on Islam and Prejudice
Iran's supreme leader released a letter and posted on Twitter after the attacks in Paris by militants who said they acted in the name of Islam.
January 23, 2015, Friday
Former Iranian Official Gets Jail and $1 Million Fine in Corruption Case
Mohammad-Reza Rahimi, who was a first vice president under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is believed to have been involved in insurance fraud.
January 23, 2015, Friday
Iran's Supreme Leader Is Skeptical of Nuclear Talks With U.S.
Saying that the United States could not be trusted to lift sanctions, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran should find internal solutions to economic problems.
January 8, 2015, Thursday
Iran's Supreme Leader Backs Further Nuclear Talks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's opinion is crucial, as he has the final say over a potential deal.
November 28, 2014, Friday
Keep Pushing for an Iran Deal
If you don't like the idea of America at war with Islamic State and with Islamic State's sworn enemy, Iran, double down on diplomacy.
November 26, 2014, Wednesday
Breaking Silence, Ayatollah Says Iran Is Standing Up to West in Nuclear Talks
After a deadline for a nuclear deal was extended, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said world powers had tried and failed to bring Iran "to its knees."
November 26, 2014, Wednesday
A Nuclear Deal Is Likely to Hit Hurdles in Iran
Whatever deal is reached in Vienna between Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian negotiators, it may not matter if hard-liners have their way.
November 21, 2014, Friday
Iran Said to Free Imprisoned Pioneer Blogger
A prominent Iranian blogger, Hossein Derakhshan, was released from Evin Prison in Tehran, where he had been held for six years.
November 21, 2014, Friday
Iran Nuclear Pact Faces an Array of Opposing Forces
As negotiations resume this week, there is skepticism among leaders in the United States and many of its allies that a deal can be struck.
November 17, 2014, Monday
A Final Dash on an Iran Deal
The chances for a comprehensive permanent accord that would limit the country's nuclear program must be kept alive.
November 16, 2014, Sunday
Timeline on Iran's Nuclear Program
Whether Iran is racing toward nuclear weapon capabilities is one of the most contentious foreign-policy issues challenging the West.
A Front-Runner Emerges in Iran's Election
Saeed Jalili, 47, who many say has been groomed for a top position in Iran's establishment, is by far the most outspoken hardliner among the eight candidates approved to run.
Timeline: Aftermath of the Iranian Elections
The fallout from the Iranian elections has been the most sustained challenge to the government since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Khamenei Speaks in Tehran World
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sternly warned opposition supporters to stay off the streets and raised the prospect of violence if the protests continued.


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My name is Paul and Rough Draught is my blog. The picture to the left is me, albeit a cartoon version of me. I look much less cartoonish in real life, I think. In real life, I have a lovely wife, two boys, and a regular nine-to-five job. On the internet, I write about stuff.
Rough Draught began its life as a beer blog, a project born out of the love my brother and share for fine craft beer. Neither of us make any claims of being beer experts, although, that story may change after a few pints. This blog gave us a good reason to hang out and enjoy a few brews. It was a outlet for me to discuss why I love or hate a certain beer. Beer is such a fascinating product, and this blog gave me an opportunity to learn the nuances of each style. My brother and I have even experimented with homebrewing and lived to tell about it.
Having said that, Rough Draught is not devoted to beer exclusively. While it may have started life as a beer blog, I felt compelled to take Rough Draught in other directions as well. My interests are far too broad to pigeonhole myself into just one or two topics. I am a book nerd and I read several books each month, so it is fair to say that I may write about books from time to time. I like learning various so-called "life hacks," so I will likely share some of my favorites. I have quite a bit of fun experimenting with mobile photography using my iPhone, so I may share some of my work here as well. These are all topics on which I am also not an expert, which, in my mind, makes me perfectly qualified to blog about them.
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There's something about DC that seems to bring on the most bizzarre finishes for the Raptors and Wizards, with last night's 111-108 OT result providing the last chapter.
Jan. 15, 2011 – Raptors 95 Wizards 98: Who touched it last?
So we start with a tame one, but last season the Raptors did get a couple of tough buckets from Ed Davis and Jose Calderon to cut the Wizards' lead to 92-90 with just 44.4 seconds to play.
Then this out-of-bounds play happened. Not an easy call to make in a pretty pivotal moment, but possession went to the Wizards, who pulled away on free throws.
Dec. 4, 2009 – Raptors 109 Wizards 107 (OT): Turkoglu's Tough Shot
In possibly one of his best games in a Raptors uniform, Hedo Turkoglu took over in overtime at Verizon Center with Toronto's final six points including a tough game-winning fadeaway. Ball indeed.
Apr. 13, 2009 – Raptors 97 Wizards 96: Bosh With the Back Breaker
Down 13 points with have a quarter to play, the Raptors rattled off a 17-3 run to win the game, capped by this dagger from Chris Bosh.
Jan. 2008 – Raptors 108 Wizards 104 (OT): Parker Pushes It To OT
Another fourth quarter comeback — this one from 12 points down — also needed overtime. They don't get to that extra frame if not for the heroics of Anthony Parker.
Mar. 30, 2007 – Raptors 123 Wizards 118 (OT): Mo Pete's Miracle
Kleiza's crazy banker last night conjured up so many memories of this shot. Great play by Michael Ruffin to intercept Parker's inbounds pass from the other end of the court, but that toss of the ball into the air will forever be questioned.
Timing, instinct and a dash of luck took over from there as Mo Pete grabbed it, flung it with 0.2 seconds remaining and the result was, well…
Dec. 6, 2005 – Raptors 111 Wizards 119 (OT): More From Mo Pete
Talk about a fortuitous bounce. Mo Pete gets his own long rebound after a missed game-tying three is tapped to him, allowing him to run to the corner, get it right and spark seven seasons of funky finishes at the Phone Booth.


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Tonight and Monday
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 40 knots diminishing to west 25 to 30 Monday morning and to west 15 Monday evening.
Flurries ending Monday afternoon.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray beginning this evening and ending Monday evening.
Temperatures near minus 7.
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Issued 10:00 AM EST 25 January 2015 Today Tonight and MondayIce Edge
First ice edge estimated from New Brunswick near 4530N 6510W to Nova Scotia near 4510N 6445W. Sea ice north of the ice edge. Second ice edge estimated from Cape Breton Island near 4700N 6025W to 4800N 6050W to 4805N 6210W to 4850N 6100W to 4925N 6115W to 4935N 6000W to 5035N 5745W to Newfoundland near 4835N 5910W. Sea ice west and north and east of the ice edge. Third ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4805N 5900W to Newfoundland near 4830N 5900W. Sea ice east of the ice edge. Fourth ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4720N 5520W Newfoundland near 4730N 5650W. Sea ice north of the ice edge.Ice Coverage
Ice free.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 11:00 AM EST 25 January 2015Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Jan estimated from Newfoundland near 4835N 5300W to 5045N 4845W to 5145N 4845W to 6000N 5800W. Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Jan estimated from the Labrador coast near 5200N 5600W to Newfoundland near 5130N 5600W.Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Cabot Strait
Issued 8:00 PM AST 25 January 2015'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Freezing spray warning in effect
Cabot Strait
Issued 8:00 PM AST 25 January 2015Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
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Issued 8:00 PM AST 25 January 2015 Tonight and Monday At 8:00 p.m. AST tonight departing low 948 mb located overLabrador Sea.
At 3:00 a.m. AST Monday ridge located over Ontario.
By 3:30 p.m. AST Monday ridge located on a line northwest-southeast
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Issued 7:37 PM AST 25 January 2015 An intense low pressure system north of Newfoundland will continue topull away from the marine district this evening. Gale to storm force
westerlies in the wake of the low will gradually diminish from south
to north tonight.
Another deep area of low pressure will move into the region overnight
Monday and into Tuesday bringing storm force winds to most of the
district. Warnings related to that storm will be issued overnight
Marine interests are advised that a storm warning is in effect for
Anticosti. Gale warnings are in effect for Fundy..Grand Manan..
Eastern shore..Sable..East Scotian Slope..Fourchu..Banquereau..
Laurentian Fan..Cabot Strait..Northumberland Strait..Gulf-Magdalen
and Chaleur-Miscou.
Freezing spray warnings are in effect for Fundy..Grand Manan..
Lurcher..Southwestern shore..Eastern shore..Fourchu..Banquereau -
Northwestern half..Cabot Strait..Northumberland Strait - eastern
Half..Gulf-Magdalen and Anticosti.
Atlantic - Newfoundland Area
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- Anticosti - western half
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- Belle Isle Bank - northeastern half
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- Gulf - Magdalen - western half
- Gulf - Port au Port - northwestern half
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- Northeast Coast - north of Cape St. John
- Northeast Gulf
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- Northumberland Strait - western half
- Sable
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- Southwestern Grand Banks
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- South Labrador Sea - southern half
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