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The United Nations University (UN University), strives to generate and share knowledge and to strengthen capacities relevant to the promotion of human security, peace and sustainable development, in particular in developing countries. The first activities of the University started in 1975, after the UN General Assembly had authorized the creation of the UN University in 1972.
UNESCO Bookshop
UNU Press books on sale at the UNESCO bookshop. Photo: Tiziana Scaramagli/UNU
2011.11.01 • An agreement was signed between UNU Press and the UNESCO Publications Unit at the end of 2010 to sell a selection of UNU Press titles at the UNESCO bookshop. Following the successful sales of the first three books - Diasporas in Conflict: Peacemakers or Peace Wreckers, edited by Hazel Smith and Paul Stares; World Religions and Norms of War, edited buy Vesselin Popovski, Gregory Reichberg and Nicholas Turner (sold out); and Usable Thoughts: Climate, Water and Weather in the Twenty-first Century, by Michael Glantz and Qian Ye - the UNESCO Bookshop has added the following ten titles, to coincide with the opening of the General Conference:
"Building Trust in Government: Innovations in Governance Reform in Asia", edited by G. Shabbir Cheema and Vesselin Popovski (launched by UNU-OP at UNESCO in October 2010), seeks to answer many of the questions raised by the declining trust in the ability of governments and the global community to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, ensure security and promote adherence to basic standards of human rights.
"Engaging Civil Society: Emerging Trends in Democratic Governance", edited by G. Shabbir Cheema and Vesselin Popovski (launched by UNU-OP at UNESCO in October 2010), examines the rapid pace of globalization that has led to the increasing interdependence of member States of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development objectives, and the changing roles of civil society in global and national governance.
"Cross-Border Governance in Asia: Regional Issues and Mechanisms", edited by G. Shabbir Cheema, Christopher McNally and Vesselin Popovski (the third book in the series on Trends and Innovations in Governance), discusses regional governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements to respond to emerging cross-border issues and trends in Asia and the Pacific.
"The Future of International Environmental Law", edited by David Leary and Balakrishna Pisupati, explores the future of international environmental law in a world of ever worsening environmental crises. It tackles current environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and overfishing of the oceans.
"Political Violence in South and Southeast Asia: Critical Perspectives", edited by Itty Abraham, Edward Newman and Meredith Weiss, investigates the sources and manifestations of political violence in South and Southeast Asia and the roles it plays in everyday life, focusing on the social and political context of these regions.
"Blood and Borders: The Responsibility of Protect and the Problem of the Kin-State", edited by Walter Kemp, Vesselin Popovski and Ramesh Thakur. According to this book, map lines delineating statehood can become blurred by bloodlines of nationhood, and inter-ethnic conflict and genocide have demonstrated the dangers of failing to protect people targeted by fellow citizens. The authors suggest that a sensible answer to the kin state dilemma might come from the formula "neither intervention nor indifference" that recognizes special bonds but proscribes armed intervention based on ties of kinship.
"The Dark Side of Globalization", edited b y Jorge Heine and Ramesh Thakur, examines the benefits of globalization as well as its dark side, from the reduction of poverty to the unleashing of negative forces, such as transnational terrorism, drug and human trafficking, organized crime, money laundering and global pandemics.
"Realizing the Development Potential of Diasporas", edited by Krishnan Sharma, Arun Kashyap, Manuel Montes and Paul Ladd, sheds light on how the growing population of expatriates from the developing world can be effectively leveraged to promote development in their homelands.
"Fixing Haiti: MINUSTAH and Beyond", edited by Jorge Heine and Andrew Thompson, examines the challenges faced by Haiti, the tasks undertaken by the UN and the new role of hemispheric players, such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile, as well as Canada, France and the US.
"Keeping Watch: Monitoring Technology and Innovation in UN Peace Operations", by Walter Dorn, explains how technologies can increase the range, effectiveness and accuracy of UN observation, identifies the problems and pitfalls of modern technologies and the challenges of incorporating them in the UN system, and shows how technological innovation can serve as a complement to human initiative in the quest for peace.
UN Day
Building a Global Constituency for the UN via Public Information
Luk Van Langenhove at UN day in Paris. Photo: Tiziana Scaramagli
2011.10.24 • The United Nations University Office in Paris (UNU-OP), in collaboration with the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) and the Académie Diplomatique Internationale (ADI) in Paris, organized an event on 24 October to celebrate UN Day, on the theme of "Building a Global Constituency for the UN through Public Information". The participants were Timothy Ryback, Deputy Secretary-General of ADI, Jean-Pierre Bugada, Chief of Communication for France and Monaco of the UN Regional Information Centre in Brussels, Luk Van Langenhove, Director of UNU-OP, Cécile Molinier, Director of the UNDP Office in Geneva, Jacques Rao, Director of the UNESCO Division of Relations with Members and International Organizations, and Solange Montillaud-Joyel, Responsible for communication at the UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics in Paris. The proceedings were in French and was attended by members of the UN family and NGOs, diplomats, officials from UNESCO and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, journalists and students.
Timothy Ryback, the Deputy Secretary-General of ADI, opened the session by welcoming participants and presenting the Académie Diplomatique Internationale, an independent and neutral institution dedicated to promoting modern diplomacy and contributing to the understanding and analysis of the emerging dynamics in international affairs. It was founded in the 1920s, along with the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, as one of the first institutes devoted to the sustained exploration of world affairs.
Jean-Pierre Bugada introduced the importance of UN Day as a means of consolidating the UN system and promoting its goals, and referred to the UN Secretary-General's message. In opening the debate, he said that the challenge for the UN system today was to adapt to new information technologies, which were excellent communication tools but risked leading to disinformation if badly handled.
The next speaker, Luk Van Langenhove, declared that the United Nations University, as the academic arm of the UN, has a unique role to play in promoting the objectives of the UN by generating and sharing knowledge across borders, and strengthening capacities to promote human security and development. One of its priorities is to foster cooperation and partnerships, improve communication, and consolidate relations with the UN and other international organizations. He pointed that since international organizations, unlike nations, did not have their own constituencies, the challenge they faced was precisely to create their own constituencies so as to acquire democratic legitimacy, through a process of talking and listening to all sectors of society, such as industries, civil society, trade unions, youth, but also scientists. The role and work of the United Nations University is therefore vital, as it serves as a bridge between the UN and the global community of scientists and as an ideal forum for a globalised and knowledge-intensive world.
Cécile Molinier took the floor to share the communication and coordination experience of her organization, which frequently acts as the voice of the UN in the field. She stressed the importance of all international organizations "to deliver as one". A step in this direction was the creation of a UN Development Group, composed of 33 agencies and programmes, to ensure that the UN family was united not only in action but also in communication on the Millennium Development Goals.
Jacques Rao then presented his organization's strategy on communication based on innovative methods designed specifically for the diplomatic community and the general public. At global level, it focused on the defense of information, freedom of expression and protection of journalists.
Solange Montillaud-Joyel concluded the session by pointing out that the Environment and Climate Change were unifying issues that involved all international organizations, as well as the general public. She referred to UNEP's participation in the International Year of Forests as an example of its contribution to a global UN activity.
Research Project
Sustainable Management of Marginal Drylands (SUMAMAD)
As part of its mandate to foster cooperation between UNESCO and UNU, the United Nations University Office in Paris recently focused on joint activities with the UNESCO Natural Sciences Sector. This initiative started in June 2011 with Jacob Tarkowski, an intern with experience at INWEH, who worked on developing promotional documentation for a joint UNU-INWEH/UNESCO flagship project on sustainable Management of Marginal Drylands (SUMAMAD) for dissemination at conferences and workshops. His work demonstrates UNU-OP's role as a bridge between UNESCO and the United Nations University Centre and Institutes. The Office plans to continue its collaboration with the UNESCO Natural Sciences Sector.
SUMAMAD is an international research project with the objective to enhance the sustainable management and conservation of marginal drylands in Africa, Arab States, Asia and Latin America. It has project sites in nine countries: Bolivia, Burkina Faso, China, Egypt, India, I.R. Iran, Jordan, Pakistan and Tunisia. The project, now in its second phase (2009-2013), focuses on building the capacity of dryland researchers to transfer their scientific findings for use both by local communities and by policy-level decision-makers. It draws on North-South-South cooperation, which allows for transfer of knowledge and resources across its nine study sites. Specific activities in Phase 2 include: (1) fostering scientific drylands research; (2) preparing policy-relevant guidelines for decision-making; and, (3) promoting sustainable livelihoods in drylands.
This project recognizes the need to address the worsening conditions in the world's drylands. In fact, these drylands occupy 41% of the earth's land area and are home to more than 2 billion people – a third of the human population in the year 2000; 10 – 20% of the drylands are already degraded (MA, 2005). These numbers are expected to rise due to the current trend in climate change. Thus, a number of SUMAMAD sites have already begun to propose management plans for dealing with the impacts of climate change through adaptation and mitigation policies. This is supported by various research programmes on climate relationships, as well as consultations with local populations to find a solution tailored to the needs of all the stakeholders involved. An emphasis on alternative income-generating activities is also further reducing stress on resources and providing coping mechanisms for local populations.
This showcase of UNU/UNESCO collaboration is the first of more to come. The UNU-OP mandate to highlight joint activities between UNESCO and the UNU system is aimed at stimulating further initiatives of this nature.
Reference: MA (Millenium Ecosystem Assessment) (2005). Ecosystem Services and Human Well-Being, Desertification Synthesis. World Resources Institute, Washington D.C. - Washington, DC, USA: Global Environment Facility.
UNU-INWEH meeting held in Paris
2011.03.23-24 • The Scientific Synthesis Group for the GEF IW:Science Project held their second and final working meeting to finalize the scientific synthesis from over US$6 billion in
GEF International Waters Projects. Now in the final months of the 2.5 year project, the group stands on the shoulders of the work of 75 scientists from over 40 countries who volunteered their time to
review over 180 transboundary water projects encompassing 170 countries during the last 20 years.
Looking at river basins, lakes, groundwater aquifers, large marine ecosystems and the open ocean the thematically-orientated work of the scientists in these areas is now being synthesized into science and experience based findings that span freshwater and marine realms. These findings will serve to assist the GEF with ongoing investment in the management of transboundary water systems around the world and to share the outcomes of the GEF with the broader water community.
The IW:Science project is a GEF project executed by UNU-INWEH and implemented by UNEP. The meeting was generously hosted by the UNU Office at UNESCO, Paris.
UNU Postgraduate Programme
Applications Invited for UNU-ISP 2011 M.Sc. Programme
The UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace is now accepting applications for its Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace programme, which starts in September 2011 in Tokyo. For more information, please visit the UNU-ISP Master's Degree programme website.
UNESCO Director-General Speaks at UNU
UNESCO's Role in Climate Change and Education
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova delivers a lecture at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo. Photo: Curtis Christophersen/UNU
2010.12.01 • During her first official visit to Japan, Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, delivered the keynote address at a UNU Public Symposium on "Climate Change and Education: UNESCO's Role in the 2010s". In her presentation at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo, Ms. Bokova provided an overview on UNESCO's new initiatives through which the organization supports research in such areas as advancing knowledge about climate change, preserving biodiversity, coping with social aspects of climate change and minimizing disaster risks.
Ms. Bokova' s presentation focused on the importance of developing further educational activities in areas that are particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. She expressed UNESCO's commitment to further its work by expanding the role of the UNESCO Chairs and other initiatives.
Ms. Bokova also answered questions from members of the audience on such topics as cultural heritage, the role of youth and UNESCO's activities.
After Ms. Bokova's lecture, there were presentations by Won Jung Byun, chief coordinator of the Regional Centre of Expertise on ESD Tongyeong, Republic of Korea, and by Hirofumi Abe, Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Science, Okayama University. These were followed by a lively discussion, chaired by UNU Vice-Rector Kazuhiko Takeuchi.
Later in the day, Ms. Bokova attended a meeting with the heads of the UN agencies based in Japan. At that meeting, Ms. Bokova and UNU Rector Konrad Osterwalder signed an agreement establishing a new UNESCO-UNU Chair in Regional Integration, Migration and Free Movement of People. This Chair will be based at the UNU Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) in Bruges, Belgium.
UNESCO-UNU Chair on Regional Integration, Migration and Free Movement of People
Signing ceremony with UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, UNU Rector Konrad Osterwalder, UNU-CRIS Director Luk Van Langenhove at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo. Photo: Curtis Christophersen/UNU
2010.11.26 • On 26th November 2010 the agreement for the establishment of the 'UNESCO-UNU Chair on regional integration, migration and free movement of people' was signed by the Rector of the United Nations University, Professor Konrad Osterwalder, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mrs. Irina Bokova, and the Director of the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies, Mr. Luk Van Langenhove.
The UNESCO-UNU Chair will start its activities in 2011, and will be located at UNU-CRIS in Bruges in cooperation with the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
The objective of the UNESCO-UNU Chair is to creatively address the opportunities and challenges of regional integration, the social dimension of regional integration, migration and in particular free movement of people within South Africa and the Southern African region.
The collaboration between the different partnerships and networks will produce a set of orientation guidelines for local representatives highlighting the main problems that have to be addressed with regard free movement of people and the effective responses that may be implemented in different contexts.
Bringing academics, governments, regional organisations, NGO's and private organisations together, the UNESCO-UNU Chair will serve as a think tank and bridge builder, sharing its expertise to contribute through research, training and capacity building with the aim of making free movement of people tangible in the Southern African region, decreasing contentious debates and having an open problem-solving communication.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
2010.11.04 • UNESCO celebrated the World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November 2010 with the launch by Mrs. Irina Bokova, the Director-General, of the Science Report 2010. Five out of the thirty-five authors - Professor Luc Soete, Director of UNU-MERIT*, Dr. Moneef Zou'bi, Director-General of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences, Dr. Ousmane Kane, former Executive Director of the African Regional Centre for Technology, Professor Sunil Mani, Planning Commission Chair, Centre for Development Studies, India, and Professor Hernan Chaimovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Butantan Foundation in Brazil - were invited to present their findings.
Professor Soete co-authored the first chapter, entitled "The growing role of knowledge in the global economy", presenting a global overview of the main developments and trends in scientific research, innovation and higher education since the previous report, published in 2005. Subsequent chapters focus on regional perspectives, interspersed by several national chapters.
* UNU-MERIT is a joint research and training centre of United Nations University (UNU) and Maastricht University, The Netherlands. UNU-MERIT provides insights into the social, political and economic factors that drive technological change and innovation. The Centre's research and training programmes address a broad range of policy questions relating to the national and international governance of science, technology and innovation, with a particular focus on the creation, diffusion and access to knowledge.
185th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board
Executive board. Photo: UNESCO
During the discussions of the autumn 2010 session of the Executive Board, mention was made of UNU-MERIT in the context of the analysis and implications for UNESCO of scientific programmes and initiatives within the United Nations system. As a result of requests from numerous countries for "assistance with the review or reformulation of their science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, UNESCO is planning joint activities with UNECA and specialized agencies such as UNIDO, WIPO and UNU-MERIT to assist these countries with their STI policy reviews. These agencies will contribute to the specialized aspects of the STI policy, such as university-industry transfer and intellectual property."
The UNU was also mentioned as an important stakeholder for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. UNESCO would like to build and apply ESD-related knowledge in cooperation with UNU within the framework of Regional Centres of Excellence. During the discussion on the 1983 Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific, it was announced that a conference will be organized and observers invited from UN organizations, including UNU.
184th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board
Trends and Innovations in Governance
Two UNU Books Launched at UNESCO
On the panel at the book launch (from left): Sol Iglesias, Vesselin Popvski, Irina Bokova, Luk Van Langenhove, and Lidia Brito. Photo: UNESCO/Andrew Wheeler
2010.10.04 • UNU's Office in Paris (UNU-OP) and UNESCO held an event to launch the UNU Press books Engaging Civil Society: Emerging Trends in Democratic Governance and Building Trust in Government: Innovations in Governance Reform in Asia. These books, part of the "Trends and Innovations in Governance" series, result from collaborative research conducted by the UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) and the East-West Center, University of Hawaii.
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova opened the event and acknowledged the contribution of the two books to the essential debate on the kind of governance necessary to ensure globalization is more just, democratic and inclusive. Ms. Bokova reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between UNU and UNESCO as natural partners in building bridges between academia, policy makers, civil society and the private sector. She stressed the importance of the creation of UNU-UNESCO Chairs worldwide to serve this purpose. Ms. Bokova congratulated UNU for its advanced policy relevant research and for developing post-graduate degree programmes.
The two UNU books were introduced by Vesselin Popovski, their co-editor and Head of the Peace and Security Section of UNU-ISP. Other speakers included Luk Van Langenhove, Representative of UNU-OP; Lidia Brito, Director of the Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development, UNESCO; and Sol Iglesias, Director of the Asia Europe Foundation, Singapore.
Contributors to the book series "Trends and Innovations in Governance" include leading scholars on governance, political science and Asia studies. Engaging Civil Society examines the changing roles of civil society in global and national governance, and identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of civil society in promoting democratic governance. Building Trust in Government examines the sources and elements of trust in government, discusses factors that lead to decline or growth of trust, and presents ways to reform the policy process to ensure that governance is truly representative and participatory.
The series will continue with a third title, Cross-Border Governance in Asia: Regional Issues and Mechanisms.
Address by Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO (pdf)
UNESCO Science Report - 1st Chapter
"60 Minutes" meeting
Briefing Session Introduces UNU to UNESCO
Luk Van Langenhove
2010.07.01 •The "60 Minutes" meeting, an internal communication meeting organized regularly by UNESCO, held on 29 June, was devoted to the United Nations University. The purpose of this open forum is to inform staff and members of permanent delegations about a wide range of themes, covering all sectors, field offices and institutes of the organization.
The session on 29 June, the last in the 2009/2010 cycle, was organized by UNESCO and the UNU Office in Paris to highlight the importance of past, current and future UNU-UNESCO cooperation.
From left: Fabrice Renaud, UNU-EHS; Sue Williams, UNESCO Office of Public Information; Luk Van Langenhove, UNU-CRIS and the representative in Paris; and Reza Ardakanian, UNU Vice-Rectorate in Europe.
The session was opened by Susan Williams, Chief of the Media Section, Bureau of Public Information, after which Luk Van Langenhove, UNU's Representative at UNESCO, made a general introduction of UNU, its mission and activities. This was followed by presentations on the UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DPC) by Reza Ardakanian, and the UNU Institute for Environment and Health Security (UNU-EHS) by Fabrice Renaud. The last part of the session was devoted to questions and answers. Information material on UNU, CRIS, EHS and UN-Water was distributed to participants. In view of the success of this event, it is hoped to organize a second 60 Minutes session on a more specific theme later in the year.
Second Policy Brief launch
International Governance of Knowledge Creation and Diffusion
2010.06.17 • A second Policy Brief launch took place on 15 June on the theme of "The International Governance of Knowledge Creation and Diffusion". Two of the authors, Helge Hveem (Department of Political Science and the Centre on Technology, Innovation and Culture, University of Oslo) and Lelio Lapadre (University of L'Aquila, John Hopkins University, SAIS Bologna Center and UNU-CRIS), as well as Dirk Van Damme (Head of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation at OECD), Eliza Patterson (GARNET Network Programme Manager) and Luk Van Langenhove (UNU Representative at UNESCO) participated in the event, which was followed by a cocktail hosted by Sciences Po. These Policy Brief launches are part of a campaign to heighten the visibility of UNU in Paris.
Mid-point Meeting
UNU-INWEH/UNEP International Waters Project
2010.04.10 • The Mid-point Meeting of the Steering Committee for the IW:Science project was held at UNESCO, Paris on 8 and 9 April 2010. The structure of the meeting served to allow the SC to review the activities undertaken thus far, propose guidance where required and reach consensus on any necessary adjustments or changes within the project.
Following a brief overview of the corporate and user needs of the meeting the progress to date was presented by the Executing Agency (EA), UNU-INWEH. Reports from each of the Working Groups were shared and their progress and problems encountered discussed with the two Implementing Agencies present (UNEP and UNDP), GEF and Project Partners. The mid-point of the project also provided an opportunity to review and revise M&E aspects of the project as required. These were: project timeline, project budget, identified risks and the project rubric for Terminal Evaluation purposes. An in-depth debate on the future directions and sustainability of the IW:Science project was held.
Project Info
All GEF International Waters projects are informed to some extent by science in order to understand the complex interface of the environment and human activity to then help realize the objectives of a mosaic of regional and international water agreements. With over $ US 5 billion of GEF and co-financing funds invested in the IW portfolio to date, this significant investment includes a large and valuable resource of scientific knowledge covering an exceptionally broad spectrum of systems – from lake and river basins to groundwater aquifers to coastal and open ocean ecosystems.
The UNEP Implemented and UNU-INWEH Executed GEF project 'Enhancing the use of Science in International Waters projects to improve project results' is designed to recognize, capture, analyze and integrate the scientific findings from the broad range of IW projects and to disseminate them across the IW portfolio and beyond.
The project partners, in concert with ca. 75 world class scientific experts and key GEF project scientists (15 specialists in each of the 5 IW System Type Working Groups) will systematically inventory, collate, analyze and synthesize the science experience within the IW project portfolio, then undertake a comparative review of the science outcomes and modes of scientific engagement. This will allow portfolio-wide integration of knowledge and subsequent formulation of science-based recommendations regarding critical emerging science areas, the application of science for adaptive management, and the development and use of indicators to support results-based project management.
184th Session of UNESCO Executive Board Concludes
2010.04.16 • The 184th session of the UNESCO Executive Board was held from 30 March to 15 April. The Director-General presented the reports of the Council of the United Nations University covering the years 2008 and 2009, and her comments thereon. In the absence of the Rector, the Director of the Paris Office, Luk Van Langenhove, in his capacity as the UNU Representative at UNESCO, made a presentation on Friday, 9 April, which was followed by a lengthy debate with comments by members of the Executive Board representing 21 countries.
The Executive Board recognized the key role of the UNU as a bridge between the international academic community and the United Nations, as well as the excellent quality of the relationship that has developed between UNU and UNESCO over the years. It expressed its satisfaction at the development of the programme and activities of the United Nations University, and its appreciation of the increased active participation of the United Nations University in the programmes and activities of UNESCO, particularly the UNESCO-UNU Chairs and UNITWIN programme and the world conferences on higher education, science and sustainable development. It stressed the need for continued collaboration between UNESCO and UNU on areas of joint expertise and capacity.
It invited UNU to pursue the implementation of the concept of "twin institutes", in particular in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific and Arab States by encouraging cooperation between UNU and category 2 centres and with other centres and universities in these regions in the fields of research and capacity-building.
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Bible in Basic English (BBE) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Then turning we took the road to Bashan: and Og, king of Bashan, came out against us with all his people, and made an attack on us at Edrei. | 1 Next we turned and went up along the road toward Bashan, and Og king of Bashan with his whole army marched out to meet us in battle at Edrei. |
2 And the Lord said to me, Have no fear of him: for I have given him and all his people and his land into your hands; do to him as you did to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who was ruling in Heshbon. | 2 The LORD said to me, "Do not be afraid of him, for I have handed him over to you with his whole army and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon." |
3 So the Lord our God gave up Og, king of Bashan, and all his people into our hands; and we overcame him so completely that all his people came to their end in the fight. | 3 So the LORD our God also gave into our hands Og king of Bashan and all his army. We struck them down, leaving no survivors. |
4 At that time we took all his towns; there was not one town of the sixty towns, all the country of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which we did not take. | 4 At that time we took all his cities. There was not one of the sixty cities that we did not take from them--the whole region of Argob, Og's kingdom in Bashan. |
5 All these towns had high walls round them with doors and locks; and in addition we took a great number of unwalled towns. | 5 All these cities were fortified with high walls and with gates and bars, and there were also a great many unwalled villages. |
6 And we put them to the curse, every town together with men, women, and children. | 6 We completely destroyed them, as we had done with Sihon king of Heshbon, destroying every city--men, women and children. |
7 But we took for ourselves all the cattle and the stored wealth of the towns. | 7 But all the livestock and the plunder from their cities we carried off for ourselves. |
8 At that time we took their land from the two kings of the Amorites on the far side of Jordan, from the valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon; | 8 So at that time we took from these two kings of the Amorites the territory east of the Jordan, from the Arnon Gorge as far as Mount Hermon. |
9 (By the Sidonians, Hermon is named Sirion, and by the Amorites Shenir;) | 9 (Hermon is called Sirion by the Sidonians; the Amorites call it Senir.) |
10 All the towns of the table-land and all Gilead and Bashan as far as Salecah and Edrei, towns of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. | 10 We took all the towns on the plateau, and all Gilead, and all Bashan as far as Salecah and Edrei, towns of Og's kingdom in Bashan. |
11 (For Og, king of Bashan, was the last of all the Rephaim; his bed was made of iron; is it not in Rabbah, in the land of the children of Ammon? It was nine cubits long and four cubits wide, measured by the common cubit.) | 11 (Only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaites. His bed was made of iron and was more than thirteen feet long and six feet wide. It is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.) |
12 And this land which we took at that time, from Aroer by the valley of the Arnon, and half the hill-country of Gilead with its towns, I gave to the Reubenites and the Gadites. | 12 Of the land that we took over at that time, I gave the Reubenites and the Gadites the territory north of Aroer by the Arnon Gorge, including half the hill country of Gilead, together with its towns. |
13 The rest of Gilead and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og, all the land of Argob, together with Bashan, I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (This land is named the land of the Rephaim. | 13 The rest of Gilead and also all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og, I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (The whole region of Argob in Bashan used to be known as a land of the Rephaites. |
14 Jair, the son of Manasseh, took all the land of Argob, as far as the country of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, naming it, Bashan, Havvoth-Jair after himself, as it is to this day.) | 14 Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites; it was named after him, so that to this day Bashan is called Havvoth Jair. ) |
15 And Gilead I gave to Machir. | 15 And I gave Gilead to Makir. |
16 And the land from Gilead to the valley of the Arnon, with the middle of the valley as a limit, as far as the river Jabbok which is the limit of the country of the children of Ammon, I gave to the Reubenites and the Gadites; | 16 But to the Reubenites and the Gadites I gave the territory extending from Gilead down to the Arnon Gorge (the middle of the gorge being the border) and out to the Jabbok River, which is the border of the Ammonites. |
17 As well as the Arabah, with the river Jordan as their limit, from Chinnereth to the Salt Sea, under the slopes of Pisgah to the east. | 17 Its western border was the Jordan in the Arabah, from Kinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), below the slopes of Pisgah. |
18 At that time I gave you orders, saying, The Lord has given you this land for your heritage: all the men of war are to go over armed before your brothers the children of Israel. | 18 I commanded you at that time: "The LORD your God has given you this land to take possession of it. But all your able-bodied men, armed for battle, must cross over ahead of your brother Israelites. |
19 But your wives and your little ones and your cattle (for it is clear that you have much cattle) may go on living in the towns I have given you; | 19 However, your wives, your children and your livestock (I know you have much livestock) may stay in the towns I have given you, |
20 Till the Lord has given rest to your brothers as to you, and till they have taken for themselves the land which the Lord your God is giving them on the other side of Jordan: then you may go back, every man of you, to the heritage which I have given you. | 20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as he has to you, and they too have taken over the land that the LORD your God is giving them, across the Jordan. After that, each of you may go back to the possession I have given you." |
21 And I gave orders to Joshua at that time, saying, Your eyes have seen what the Lord your God has done to these two kings: so will the Lord do to all the kingdoms into which you come. | 21 At that time I commanded Joshua: "You have seen with your own eyes all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms over there where you are going. |
22 Have no fear of them, for the Lord your God will be fighting for you. | 22 Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you." |
23 And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying, | 23 At that time I pleaded with the LORD: |
24 O Lord God, you have now for the first time let your servant see your great power and the strength of your hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth able to do such great works and such acts of power? | 24 "O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? |
25 Let me go over, O Lord, and see the good land on the other side of Jordan, and that fair mountain country, even Lebanon. | 25 Let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan--that fine hill country and Lebanon." |
26 But the Lord was angry with me because of you and would not give ear to my prayer; and the Lord said to me, Let it be enough, say no more about this thing. | 26 But because of you the LORD was angry with me and would not listen to me. "That is enough," the LORD said. "Do not speak to me anymore about this matter. |
27 Go up to the top of Pisgah, and turning your eyes to the west and the north, to the south and the east, see the land with your eyes: for you are not to go over Jordan. | 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah and look west and north and south and east. Look at the land with your own eyes, since you are not going to cross this Jordan. |
28 But give my orders to Joshua, comforting him and making him strong; for he is to go over Jordan at the head of this people, and he will give them this land which you will see for their heritage. | 28 But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see." |
29 So we were waiting in the valley facing Beth-peor. | 29 So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor. |
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I love this as much as my 217 brush - they are very much alike, but it's nice to apply with the synthetic side and then blend the colors out with the natural hair side :)
A limited edition brush that I love so much that I now own 3. It's a slightly tapered, dome edged, and slightly fluffy brush that is similar to the shape of a MAC 217. The 234 is one hard work working, versatile, and multitasking brush. The synthetic side (white/beige bristles) does an amazing job of applying cream products (such as cream eye shadows and concealers) and also powder products too. Whereas the natural side (black/brown bristles) does an amazing job of blending or buffing out products, plus applying powder products too. This brush doesn't shed, is densely packed, but soft, washes well, and retains its shape. High quality brush, but sadly limited edition and I do hope MAC will re-promote it.
I purchased this brush from the Semi-precious collection. It is a limited edition duo fiber/ split fibre blending brush. It is best used with mineralized eye shadows, pigments, or shadows with a lot of glitter. I use the white side to pat on the shadow, and the dark side to blend. I find that using this brush causes less fallout from the shadows, and it is much more convenient than using multiple brushes. It is easy to clean. And it is a great addition to my collection. in fact, I recently purchased two backups online, unfortunately I had to pay almost double the price for each, but still very worth it!
I was drawn to this brush when a SA at MAC drug me over to the display. It looked really unique and when she said one side was for applying and the other for blending I thought that it was a great idea since I love multi-purpose items. I got both this brush and the 128 split fibre cheek brush. I was really amazed by how soft this brush is- WOW! It feels so nice and gentle on my lids. I find that it applies just the right amount of color and I dont get any fall out either. I apply shadows with the black side and blend with the other but I think both sides blend prettty well to be honest. I love using this brush and will probably get a back up!


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A fox named Alice was photographed digging for her next meal. Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids (slightly smaller than the median-sized domestic dog), characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail (or brush).Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to the Vulpes genus of "true foxes". By far the most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), although various species are found on almost every continent. The presence of fox-like carnivores all over the globe, together with their widespread reputation for cunning, has contributed to their appearance in popular culture and folklore in many societies around the world: (see also Foxes in culture).
9 Snapshots Of The World's Rarest Birds
Have you ever stopped and listened to the calls of birds in your area or a forest? Pest Photos? Or marveled as they swooped and dived in flight? Birds are one of the wonders of our world, from the smallest hummingbird to the largest living bird, the ostrich, yet hundreds of species are threatened with extinction, with many already extinct. The World's Rarest Birds project has joined with Birdlife International in an effort to highlight the plight of the most threatened of these and one of their first steps was a photo competition to find images of the rarest of all in three categories, which will be published in a book next year. We are lucky to have all 13 winning photos to share with you in the meantime.
The beautiful crested ibis has white plumage with red or pink skin that shines through. Once plentiful throughout Asia, now only a few individuals are left, with estimates of between 50 and 250 living in the world. Listed as endangered, there is some good news as the Chinese and Japanese governments are taking measures to conserve and protect this special bird. Through protected areas and captive breeding programs, the population is slowly increasing overall. There is a small enclave of wild crested ibis in Shanxi province in China, while Japan has reintroduced 10 birds to the wild with a goal of 60 by 2015.
The critically endangered Kakapo, one of the world's few flightless birds and a member of the parrot family, is the heaviest parrot, is one of the longest living, and is nocturnal and herbivorous. As of 2010 there were only 124 individuals known, so few that each one of them has been given a name and a radio transmitter.
The Kakapo Recovery Plan has done herculean work to preserve and increase the population. All known kakapos were relocated to two islands where stoats and feral cats had been removed, Codfish and Anchor Island. Both islands will hold 100 kakapos each and work is ongoing to find a suitable island where one day kakapos will be able to live free from human management such as the sanctuaries. Two possibilities have been identified by the department of conservation and it seems some work is already being done to prepare them. Out of all the birds on the list, the kakapo has a good chance because the government is so intimately involved in trying to protect the species.
The Red Crowned Crane is named for a patch of skin on its otherwise white head and body that is red and brightens when it is excited or angry. There are only 1700 of these endangered birds left in the wild, much of its decline being due to habitat loss, such as wetlands drying up in Asia and fires in its breeding areas in Siberia. They are legally protected now in Russia, China and Japan and more work is being done to protect and conserve its habitat.
Classified as endangered these birds are a male and female Scaly-sided Merganser. Approximately 2,500 of these beautiful ducks are left in the wild, most of them around the area where the borders of Russia, China and North Korea meet. They are under threat due to habitat loss – the forests by rivers that they nest and forage in – pollution and fishing nets. Birdlife International is following some promising conservation efforts but they do not live in large groups so accurate counts are difficult. An interesting note is that they forage during the day but like many people in the world, noon time is for resting, preening and socializing.
The Palila is a critically endangered finch billed species of the Hawaiian Honeycreeper with approximately 1,500 left in the wild. It is highly dependent on the maname tree for food, eating almost exclusively from the highly toxic immature seeds when available, somehow having a mechanism to render them neutral. They also eat the leaves, flowers and buds of the species. Cydlia caterpillars also make up a good portion of the diet, especially for nestlings whom it seems can't handle the poison when young. The caterpillars have eaten it but have rendered it non toxic so they themselves are not poisonous. The Palila's habitat is exclusively on the upper slopes of Mount Kaua where legal challenges have started to remove the goats and sheep that are problematic to the maname trees and shrubs.
A unique legal note, the Palila is the first animal to have a case in front of the 9th circuit Palila v. Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources 852 F.2d 1106 (U.S. 1988) which opened the door to more agencies like the EPA getting standing in environmental and conservation cases.
Conservation authorities believe there are less than 250 individuals of this magnificent bird surviving. Living in Brazil for the most part, there are a tiny number in Argentina and it has been extirpated from Paraguay. Unfortunately all trends of the merganser population are downwards, following work on hydroelectric dams, silting and pollution of rivers from agricultural activities, as well as mining, all leading to deforestation. Hopefully groups like Birdlife International and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust will be able to help increase and stabilize the population in the future.
The Honduran Emerald hummingbird is a flitting jewel in the dry forest, darting between bromeliad flowers, acacias and cacti while snapping up small insects midair. It is the only bird exclusive to Honduras and critically endangered, with fewer than 1,000 left due to habitat destruction. One thing it does have now is its own Emerald Hummingbird Reserve created 6 years ago with the help of the Nature Conservancy.
The Forest Owlet lives in the forests of central India and was considered extinct from 1884 to 1997 when it was rediscovered. Critically endangered, experts believe there are less than 250 individuals, some in areas already protected as park sanctuaries. Most of their prey are lizards with rodents and small birds making up the rest. They perch in trees and wait until they see their prey before pouncing. Birdlife International and others are working hard to increase their population numbers.
Critically endangered Orange-bellied parrots are endemic to Australia, specifically Tasmania and the southern mainland. With fewer than 250 and some estimates as low as 50 wild parrots left, the government decided to capture 20% of the remaining wild parrots for their existing captive breeding program, to increase the genetic diversity. Work is ongoing to reestablish salt marshes and protect what is left of its habitat. Hopefully the captive breeding program will allow reintroduction to the wild as a solid alternative and one that will pay off in the long run.
5 Sleepiest Animals on Earth
Have you ever thought about how many hours we actually sleep each day? Happy pets they are. What I believe is that it's definitely been a long time since I slept like a baby. While we humans are struggling with sleeping problems and discovering healthy sleep-promoting techniques, there are many animals which happily spend more than 80% of their time in sleeping every day. There are animals such as giraffes that need only a few minutes to sleep, while, interestingly, dolphins and whales do not sleep for the first month of their life. But, some animals spend much of their entire lives in dreamland. Let us find out more about some of the sleepiest animals in the world!
5. Cats
Cats along with mice, pigs and cheetahs love to spend a lot of quality time snoozing. They can sleep for around 12 hours per day. Rats, gerbils and lions are a little ahead of them as they can sleep for about 13 hours a day. This means they essentially spend 2/3rd of their entire lives in dreamland.
4. Squirrels
Squirrels mostly eat food rich in carbohydrates, protein and fat, which might be the reason that they sleep about 14 hours a day. Even Golden Hamsters and ferrets are at the same position in this race. The Golden Hamster sleeps deep inside its burrow to avoid predators during the day. Though these animals sleep a lot, they are very active when awake. Nevertheless, they are capable of sleeping almost twice as much as we humans do.
3. Owl Monkey
The Owl Monkey is a truly nocturnal animal – and is also known as the night monkey. The owl monkey spends about 17 hours a day sleeping. Mostly active at night, and widely distributed in the forests of Central and South America, these monkeys have big brown eyes which help them to see more clearly during the night.
2. Giant Armadillo
Armadillos sleep for about 18-19 hours a day. They are most active during the night and sleep away the larger portion of the day. Scientists still do not know just what makes this animal so sleepy. Perhaps being a solitary animal, the only thing an armadillo can think of is to crawl inside its burrow and sleep as much as possible. Opossums and tigers also sleep about the same amount each day.
1. Koala
An arboreal animal, koalas grabs the top position for being the sleepiest animal in the world. Found only in Australia, they live mostly on eucalyptus trees, and sleep about 22 hours a day. When awake they spend quality time only on eating.
Though many animals spend more than half of the 24 hours of the day sleeping, that doesn't mean they are lazy. They are actually very active when awake. Some animals do rest half-asleep and some seems to be at rest but fully conscious. Scientifically, a good sleep, and rest, is essential for a healthy body and gives it a chance to repair. Talking of humans, it really is important to ensure that you get good sleep helping you to get over your worries and to dispel the tensions of your day to day life.


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I have been forced to start liquidating my game collection. I have put my Warhammer; Invasion collection up on BGG Marketplace. I also sell on Ebay as gatorrex if you want to check out my reputation. This is what I have to sell:
1. Core Set x2 with color copies of most of the rares to make a complete set.
2. Corruption Cycle 1 each of the Bps with many color copies of the rares to give a complete play set.
3. Enemy Cycle 1 each of all 6 BPs
4. Morrslieb Cycle first 5 Bps.
5. Assault on Uthulan x3
6. March of the Damned x1
7. Legends x1
8. Two sets of the wooden tokens from the first regionals and a Dwarf Pin from regionals.
Looking to sell the whole thing for $200 plus $15.00 shipping via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box.


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Jazzman John Scofield on jamming with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Was it weird at first when you guys gigged and you'd see hippies out in the crowd?
It was great. But see, I'm a hippie, and there were hippies before there were these hippies in the '90s. I went to Woodstock, man.
It was a little weird for me since I'd see you play at Yoshi's in Oakland in the early '90s with Joe Lovano, Bill Stewart and Dennis Irwin and then seeing you in Boulder after I moved back here...
All the sudden playing for the hippies. It's weird. Yoshi's and Lovano -- that's about as jazzy as you can get. I'm still trying to figure out what I am. What the hell am I?
You have to mix it up from time to time.
Well, you know, I've always liked doing that. I've always been curious to seek out certain things because I thought it would work for me. You can mix up and it doesn't work, but there all these mixes that do work, and they inspire you. Actually, I'm hooked on mixing it up.
Would you say that A Go Go maybe paved the way for records like Überjam?
Yeah, absolutely.
You said earlier that you're working on some new material.
It's also with the Überjam guys. We're going to go in the studio at the very beginning of January, and that's what I'm working on right now, at this moment. It was Avi Bortnick, an incredible Afro-beat piece that he wrote, that we're collaborating on. I'm working on that. So it's Avi, Adam Deitch, Andy Hess on bass, who is like the second bass player in the band, and then another drummer, too, who is really great, Louis Cato. So I'm working with those guys. And actually Medeski's going to play on a few tunes on that too.
Is going to be along the same lines as Überjam?
Yeah, I think so because I think we've sort of established a way we play and we're going to be using electronics like we did with Überjam. But there's also kind of R&B stuff, old school stuff that is creeping in, some stuff I wrote.
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An Engineer in Wonderland – A bag for explosions
Lithium ion and lithium polymer cells are wonderful, because they store lots of energy and don't weigh very much.
But as pointed out in Electronics Weekly more than once: if abused, they can bite back.
Over-heating, over-charging, over-discharging, penetration, crushing, and probably just being Tuesday can turn them into a fire ball in a second or so.
I remember someone on a caving discussion forum declaring that he had made a head lamp and its lithium polymer cells resided inside his caving helmet….
….. it doesn't bear thinking about.
Anyway, came across something that might interest those who need to experiment with lithium polymer cells.
It is called Liposack and, if the video is to be believed, it can mitigate the effects of a lithium polymer cell fire.
The early part of the video should be compulsory viewing to anyone thinking of experimenting with lithium polymer cells, or thinking of stuffing them inside their crash helmet.
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UAE cuts mortgage lender Amlak's debt by $1.1B
The federal government has cut struggling Islamic lender Amlak's debt burden by $1.1 billion, the UAE economy minister said on Tuesday, in the latest effort to revive the Dubai mortgage provider whose stock has been halted since 2008.
March 20, 2012 10:59 by kippreport
The move could give Dubai's battered property sector a boost as the federal government helps clean up the damage from Dubai's 2009 real estate bust.
Amlak, which is 45-percent-owned by Dubai's largest real estate firm Emaar Properties, was one of the highest profile victims of Dubai's extravagant construction boom which abruptly ended after the global financial crisis in 2008.
UAE Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri said a committee had "succeeded in reducing by some 4 billion dirhams ($1.1 billion) of total debt owed by the firm and this in coordination with the federal government and the local parties concerned," according to a statement on the ministry's website.
Amlak's total liabilities stood at 11.01 billion dirhams as of Sept. 30, 2011, according to its earnings report on the Dubai Financial Market.
In November 2008, the UAE government unveiled plans to merge Amlak with rival Dubai mortgage lender Tamweel after the two firms were hard hit by the emirate's real estate collapse.
That plan was effectively ruled out after lender Dubai Islamic Bank raised its stake in Tamweel to 57.33 percent in September 2010, effectively rendering the mortgage lender a subsidiary of the bank.
On Tuesday, Mansouri said resuming trade in Amlak stock will take more time.
"The commission is keen to protect the rights of shareholders and the continuity of the company, while not exposing them to bankruptcy," Mansouri said.
"The government will not allow bankruptcies of companies, as happened in many European countries and the United States, and the country is keen to give priority to the protection of the shareholders' rights and their interests and not expose to any risk."
Dubai has not yet recovered from property market collapse that followed the global financial crisis in 2008.
The four-year decline in house prices won't end this year, as oversupply weigh on the market. House prices in Dubai are expected to drop another 5 percent this year, a Reuters poll showed.
Property firms have been forced to cancel projects and restructure their huge pile of debt with the help of the government.
Shares of Emaar were flat on the Dubai bourse at 0630 GMT. ($1 = 3.6730 UAE dirhams) (Reporting by Martina Fuchs and Praveen Menon; Editing by Amran Abocar)
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It's 1860 in the mythical kingdom of Karlsberg and the young heir Karl Franz is bored with royal life. He flees Karlsberg with his tutor Doctor Engel, to visit the university town of Heidelberg, his head filled with stories of Dr Engel's youth. Incognito, he falls in love with young Kathie, but he's still a prince and when the news of his father's death reaches him, Karl must decide on his future. The Student Prince is an American theatre classic. Sung in English with projected titles
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HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock is releasing a health plan for the state that focuses on promotion and prevention.
Bullock said Thursday the partnership will involve local and tribal governments and will encourage residents to take responsibility for their own health.
The first-term Democrat says that includes staying active, eating well, getting immunizations and regular medical care, and taking steps to prevent injury.
The governor says a healthier state helps improve the economy.
The plan will focus on promoting chronic disease management and the health of mothers and their children. An effort will be made to help prevent communicable disease, reduce injuries and exposure to health hazards.
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D-Link showcases three all-new routers in its Ultra Performance Series at CES 2015, with angry-looking designs and top-notch Wi-Fi performance.
The voice and video chat app now will run all day in the background without draining a smartphone's battery, Microsoft says.
Gett, a black car service in NYC, says Uber tried to lure away its drivers by using dirty tricks. But Uber denies accusations of "denial of service"-style attacks.
Silicon Valley elite ask the Obama administration for swift changes in the federal government's spy programs after a meeting at the White House.
A study finds that video games may cause aggressive behaviour, but the trigger isn't violent content, it's frustration.
A three-year study has found that long-term participation in violent video games may increase violent thoughts and behaviour in children.
In Austin, Texas, bystanders photograph and film an arrest made by officers of a jogging woman, who claims she couldn't hear the policemen because she was wearing earbuds. The arrest, for alleged jaywalking, appears to some excessive.
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Stringfield is no princess she dives into her pasta with gusto, wisecracking, dishing, rolling her eyes but she's led a fairy-tale life as an actress. She's landed (and then walked away from) not one, not two, but three high-profile though ultimately unfulfilling acting gigs, starting with a leading role on the CBS soap Guiding Light, which she nabbed just one week after graduating from college in 1989. She ditched the soap in 1992 to travel in Europe. When she returned to the States in 1993, she nailed her first prime-time TV audition: a part on NYPD Blue. She left Blue after one season because she felt her character David Caruso's bitter ex-wife had run its course. (''I loved David, though,'' she says. ''He was so protective of me!'') But it was when she left ER in November 1996 after less than two years that people officially decided Stringfield was ... well, nuts. Leave the hottest show on TV for some investment banker in New York? You couldn't help but think that perhaps Stringfield belonged in a far more padded part of the hospital than the emergency room.
It was a little scary,'' says Stringfield of her decision to leave ER and move back to New York, where she's now teaching acting at her alma mater, Purchase College, SUNY, and doing commercial voice-overs. ''People I knew really well were taking my arm and looking deep in my eyes with the whole tilted-head thing, you know, saying 'We're worried about you.' Puh-leeze. It's like when you walk away from a really wonderful job like that, you start messing with everyone's priorities. It's like you're dissing them.''
And, as Stringfield discovered, they have no qualms about dissing back. A few months ago, when it got out that she and her boyfriend, Odell Lambroza, had broken up, a friend called from L.A. ''She tells me, 'You and Andrew Cunanan were the two top stories on the news tonight.''' Stringfield throws her head back and laughs. ''That's pretty much how Los Angeles views me I'm on a par with serial killers.''
David Milch, the executive producer of NYPD Blue who hired Stringfield and then graciously released her in 1994 when she asked to leave agrees that Stringfield's departure hit Hollywood where it lives. ''Everyone has to deal in to this work-obsessed environment,'' he says. ''If you don't, people don't like it. Sherry's situation reminds me of the tulip craze in Holland in the 17th century. There was this collective decision that tulips were the greatest thing in the world. Sherry is like someone who says, 'They're just tulips,' and it p----- people off."


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Aria is full of angst. And you would be too if you had to hide the fact that you were dating your teacher and had a psycho, who goes only by the name of "A," sending you creepy texts all the time. Aria's wardrobe runs the gamut from girly to artsy to rocker, but there's always a poetic, dramatic edge to her choices...check out how to get her look.
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Of all the girls, Aria wears a leather jacket most believeably.
This rich, dark berry shade will go with everything in Aria's closet.
If you've ever watched the opening sequence to Pretty Little Liars, you know how important makeup is. And jeez, there's no one who gobs on more of it than Aria, especially on the eyes. (Sorry Hannah, you take second place again). With the amount of eyeliner, mascara and shadow she wears, it's surprising she's not relegated to the goth table in the high school cafeteria. This intense volumizing mascara would do her proud.
Though she goes for a rebel edge, Aria is always put together. A polished bag, with gold chain detail and an interesting texture, like this one, suits her eclectic style.
Spencer's family has money, but she doesn't dress to show it off. Her pieces are classic and pretty refined for a high-schooler (or, well, anyone). You'd likely catch her studying (straight As are a must for this over-achiever) in a modern pair of chinos and a Victorian-flavored blouse, rather than a designer-logoed anything. But while she's all about looking the part of the good girl, she has a history of making out with her sister's exes (which makes her all the more interesting, if you ask us).
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The prefect bag for the modern preppy.
The vintage heirloom-y look of this pair of earrings suits Spencer to a tee.
While Aria and Hannah look like a profesional makeup artist does them up before they eat breakfast, Spencer looks pretty with minimal makeup and glowy pink cheeks.
This seemingly traditional cozy merino wool sweater hides a surpise detail—a cool, exposed back zipper.
This silk blouse has ruffles, but it's not overly sweet (much like Spencer herself).
Spencer probably has a closet full of chinos—but this pair, because of its punchy citron hue, is more fun than the typical tan.
We love Rachel Antonoff for Bass, and these charming flats would look just right with Spencer's gamine figure. (Plus, you can run in them if you're ever chased by a homicidal maniac in a clocktower— as Spencer was.)
Hannah's definitely the girly-girl of the Liars crew. Flirty and totally into her appearance, she seems to be the only one of her friends who can stomach the annoying shopaholic Mona. A reformed shoplifter herself (designer sunglasses, whatever she could get her hands on!) Hannah has kept up her appearance despite the lack of freebies. Caleb, her astoundingly hot hacker boyfriend sure seems to appreciate the effort, and so do we—every show needs a resident glam girl.
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A little glitz.
Hannah is the Liar best equipped to pull off a pink statement purse—and the outer pockets are perfect for getting your phone fast to sneak a peek at those nasty texts.
We can totally see Hannah getitng into the season's bold florals. And she'd like the extra bit of skin this one shows off, with its asymmetrical cut.
Pretty, fringe-y jewelry suits this high-maintenence girl best. Layer a series of long strands on if you want to stand out.
Glossy lips are a must for the most pouty Pretty Little Liar.
Toughen up Hannah's traditionally sweet look by adding a black blazer with a modern cut.
Emily is the resident jock. This swim team star (that is until "A" took her down on false performance-enhancing drug charges) usually looks cute and casual (which is nice since she's supposed to be a high-school student). Anyway, Emily is the one we'd want watching our back when things get out-of-control dangerous—and for that she needs some sensible clothes, and running shoes.
Emily is the most no-fuss of the girls. And actually, sometimes that means she actually ends up being the most stylish. A simple plaid shirt, with rolled-up sleeves, would look just right on her.
Clearly not just for jocks: The sporty look, as reimagined by designer Jason Wu.
A practical backpack, like this subtly military-flavored one, is classic yet cool.
Emily does wear dresses sometimes, but more often than not, you'll find her haunting the high-school halls in a comfy pair of pants. These are so soft, you'll want to live in them.
Athlectic inspirations were all over the runways-—so if you want a pair of fancy fashion sneakers, you'll have your pick. This Alexander Wang pair is at the top of our list.
Every swimmer needs a waterproof watch. This one is basic and gets the job done, without all those distracting dials and features that more expensive versions flaunt.


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