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Bloomington is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Located on the north bank of the Minnesota River above its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bloomington lies at the heart of the southern metro area, 10 mi (16 km) south of downtown Minneapolis. The city's population was 82,893 in the 2010 Census.
Established as a post-World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major highways, Interstate 35W and Interstate 494. Bloomington's residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1,000 square feet (93 m2) of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast.
Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States and the county seat. It is adjacent to Normal, Illinois, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area. The mayor of Bloomington is Tari Renner.
The 2010 census showed the city had a population of 76,610. making it the 12th most populated city in Illinois, and the fifth-most populous city in the state outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Combined with Normal, the twin cities have a population of roughly 130,000.
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The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census.
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Interstate 494 (I-494) is a loop route making up part of a beltway of Interstate 94, circling through the southern and western portions of the Minneapolis – Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. The 43-mile (69 km) road is coupled with Interstate 694 (which circles the northern edge of the Twin Cities metro area) at each end, and composes more than half of the major beltway of the region. I-694 / I-494 also act as loop routes for Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W.
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Brooks Orpik and the Carolina Hurricanes stopped getting along around the time he plastered Erik Cole from behind and broke his neck. Naturally, on a night that was generally bad for the NHL's young stars (See: Hall, Taylor) Orpik played against the Hurricanes and angered a fan base once again. Well, angered the ones who lasted after the heart attack.
On this night, Orpik caught the Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner crossing centre ice with his head down (sort of) while he was reaching to play a puck in front of the benches. The impact resulted in a fair amount of pain for Skinner who appeared to be knocked out for a moment and left the game. Orpik was penalized on the play for interference even though, as I see it, Skinner was making a play on the puck.
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As far as I'm concerned, this is a clean hit on a good player which is part of the game. Skinner has a concussion history which makes this scary, but at the same time I fail to see any attempt by Orpik to do anything but lay a good hit on him.

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I bought some Holy Basil the other day thinking it was regular Thai Basil. It did look slightly different, but I didn't think about it at the time. The nursery tag says it's ornamental only, but when I did a search online I found where it said it can be medicinal and is a favorite to eat in Thailand. After this search I'm so totally confused I don't know whether to eat this stuff, or get rid of it. Can anyone give me information about Holy Basil? There used to be an Asian woman who worked at the nursery, but I haven't seen her lately and don't know if she still works there. Thanks for any help anyone can give me about the Holy Basil. The tag doesn't have a botanical name for it. Just says, "Holy Basil." Vivian |
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- Posted by sharmigarden none (My Page) on Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 9:11
Ocimum tenuiflorum is the botanical name of Holy basil. It is close to GOD in Hindu Culture and holds high religious significance. One leaf a day will eradicate lot of ailments. Hindus pray to the plant on everyday basis. This must have come to you for a reason..... Keep it...for good luck and wellbeing. Am not even sure why they wrote ornamental only..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum Above is the link to its complete details. Keep it.. |
Hello Sharmigarden, Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. I did read that this basil is revered in India and other countries, as well. Thanks, also, for the link. You may be right, that I brought this plant home for a reason and I definitely am keeping it for my wellbeing. The leaves have an interesting flavor to them and the scent of the leaves is pleasant. The taste is good, as well. Would the plant be perennial if it's not frozen, or is it just a straight annual? If the plant blooms, does it ruin it for eating the leaves? I guess I need to read everything in the link you sent. :) Thanks again, Vivian |
- Posted by sharmigarden none (My Page) on Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 18:11
Hello Vivian, It is a tropical plant... It will do well for a long time( for years) in a nice sunny spot..maybe a window during below 50F days... The flowering produces tiny black seeds...which on sowing produce more plants in 80F+ temps. you need to remove the flowers....if you do not want a dry looking edge... Enjoy! |
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Chairs gave always been on my list of things to build. This book would put me in the right direction to get it checked off.
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I enjoyed your article very much, I have a similar issue. I have about 1000 bdft of 250+ year old Long Leaf Pine from a local mill building. This building was built about 159 years ago and was recently renovated. I purchased large 9x16 and 16x16 beams, de-nailed them and had a local mill re-saw the boards into 1" thick slabs and turning stock. This lumber is rich in sap and actually has an amber glow to it. I am assuming that the beams were only air dried before being installed in the building. Since these boards are 8' long I can not practically place them in my oven (my wife was glad to here that). What would you recommend? I love the rich color these boars have and do not want to change that. Will kiln drying change the color of these boards has it does with other woods?
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I like many other woodworkers out there have used MDF for jigs and mock-ups. I worked on a project for a customer who provided the panel material. The customer provided me with 5 sheets of 1/2" MDF covered on the back with backer veneer(I believe it was Luan)and the front was covered in Brazilian Rosewood. The rosewood came from a legal supplier, who purchased rosewood veneer from reclaimed stumps. I contacted one of my suppliers, just to find out what the cost would be to replace a panel. The supplier informed me I would have to buy 5 sheets at about $1,200.00 per sheet. I would not want to have to pay for this project if it was strictly of solid rosewood.
Because the MDF was only 1/2" thick, I had to build the cabinet out of 3/4" plywood and basically use the customers material as a thick veneer. The cabinet in question was a to enclose a very large Subzero refrigerator on the kitchen side and a display case on the dining room side. The entire cabinet and shelves were face framed and edged in walnut.
It can be a cost saver as well as lessen the impact on our environment. It also moves a lot less than solid panels.
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The building where I work has many offices. One of these has built-in bookcases. There is an awful odor that comes out of these bookcases. It smells like vomit - really! The maintenance people say it is not the paint, and the rest of the building is painted in the same paint and it does not smell. The housekeeping dept. has wiped out the cabinet several times, yet the room still smells. I would love this room as my office-any ideas on identifying and removing the smell? |
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From what I can tell, everything is made of pine and pine finished plywood. The paint is latex. There are drawers that are painted on the inside, but if you take them out, they are unpainted underneath. Yesterday I scrubbed everything down with clorox and then rinsed with white vinegar/water solution. But the areas that are closed up, like the drawers, still have a faint odor. I am beginning to think it is something in the resin of the wood and the latex just does not seal it. Does this sound possible? Is there any way to get rid of this smell other than painting? |
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May 02, 2008 // 9:30am — 6:00pm
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Power, Interest, and Identity in Military Alliances, with Jae-Jung-Suh, Director of Korea Studies at SAIS, Katharine H.S. Moon, Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, and Gregg A. Brazinsky, Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University
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Muammar Gaddafi's death was as ugly as his life was super glamorous. Let's face it, this guy was an African-Arab James Bond. As a kid growing up, the one thing I remember distinctly about Muammar Gadaffi was his cadre of female bodyguards (the Amazonian guard) and the fact that he never really stepped into a hotel. The man would land in your country and pitch a tent. A big tent mind you, but a tent all the same.
I was so fascinated by him, I actually know more about him and his lavish lifestyle than I care to admit. For instance, did you know that his female bodyguards were supposedly all virgins and they took a vow of chastity? Did you know that those women in blue battle fatigues were all trained killers and wore lipstick, jewellery, polished nails and even high heels? In fact, his female bodyguards were handpicked by Gadaffi himself and they swore an oath to give their lives for him (and one did in 1998) and it is claimed they never left his side, day or night.
I guess you get the drift – I was fascinated, as the world was as well. As such, as he came to his ugly end, I couldn't help but wonder what lessons could be learnt from this man's life, ouster and eventual grisly end. Please note, I'm not about to waste your time talking about what Africa's legendary dictators can learn - that lot is already dealing with its own lot of nightmares – I'm talking about you and me. Professionally, here's what I garnered from the 42-year career of Muammar Gadaffi.
Lesson number one: Sticking around too long at a dead-end job can mean getting fired brutally and unexpectedly. Some of us hang on to a job and use all manner of tactics to stay, when clearly the time to move on has come. Sadly, all it takes is one chink in your armour for all of it to come tumbling down. There's a lesson here for all of us who stay at a job too long and even sabotage new entrants. The end will come and it won't be pretty.
Lesson number two: Shape up or you will be shipped out. For those of us who refuse to upgrade our skills, learn from the changes around us and live in constant denial that things don't look so good - we are setting ourselves up for forced eviction. When that memo goes out requesting that we re-apply for our jobs – we are about to be Gadaffied.
Another lesson we can take from Gadaffi is to take stock of our work environment regularly. Sometimes we can't be bothered to see that things are changing. We're busy using phrases like "we have done it like that since 1975, there's nothing you're telling me". Refusing to appreciate and understand that the environment we operate in has changed, can change and will change, simply leaves us wide open for a brutal ouster.
Final lesson: Moving on and starting a new chapter in your life is always difficult, and Gaddafi was a 69-- year-old ruthless dictator who didn't know how to move on. For the rest of us, the lesson here is, plan your exit before someone else plans it for you. Starting a new chapter in life is tough – but only when the circumstances are forced on you – if you choose when to leave and how – things are a lot easier, in fact graceful.
Knowing when it is time to leave is a skill that we all have to master. There are times when making a quick departure is so much better for our careers than sticking around. It is also better for our psyche and morale. Pay attention to the signs around you. Is it time to go or to stay? For Muammar Gaddafi, the time to go was about 10 years ago. There is no guarantee that those who come to power in Libya will rule better than Gaddafi did, but that is the business of the Libyan people. A nation can only be truly sovereign and free if its people learn to assert their will – be it through armed struggle or non-violence.
What I find sobering about Gaddafi's death is that he was pulled from a sewage pipe (months after calling the Libyan people 'rats' when they rose up against him). What a spectacular fall from grace. However, I believe what must have really sent a shudder through the political class was when it was revealed that the deposed dictator died wearing a hairpiece. Nobody needs to be totally undressed in this manner no matter how loathsome. His legacy, no matter what it was, went down that sewage pipe and the total humiliation was that hair piece. Africa's James Bond is no more.


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Professor Stephen Bevan, director of the Centre for Workforce Effectiveness at The Work Foundation and Chair of the Fit for Work Coalition said today:
"The Public Accounts Committee report on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) released today highlights yet again the difficulty of measuring ability to work among individuals with chronic and fluctuating health conditions. For such conditions, wellbeing and productivity may vary from day to day. The risk is that some individuals will be found fit for work when they are not able to perform, or that people with multiple (comorbid) conditions will not be assessed accurately. For example, around 30 per cent of people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (eg back pain, arthritis) also have depression or anxiety.
"An earlier and more inclusive review of ability to work is required to ensure that the chances of those individuals who wish to remain active in the labour market are not undermined by the mismatch between the fluctuating nature of their conditions and the sometimes narrow focus of WCA."
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This morning, I read a heartbreaking story on Al Jazeera America about a mother who is bewildered by the death of her son in Syria. As the report goes, her son, an orthopedic surgeon from the UK, went to Syria to help with the humanitarian crisis there. On a routine trip to change money, he was detained by Syrian forces and disappeared. His mother, a Briton of Indian descent, launched a personal campaign to get answers and find her son. After moving to Syria and spending thousands of dollars, and months, hounding corrupt government officials, she found her son in the custody of Bashar al-Assad's secretive police. She saw him in a Syrian court, was assured that he would be released, and then was given his body and told that he had committed suicide. The mother is now traveling the globe, conducting outreach, sharing this story of injustice and demanding answers from anybody who will listen. She has a possible audience with Obama.
What this and other stories of naive, young men and women venturing off to fight or provide humanitarian support in Syria for the last few years, proves is that the battlefield in Syria isn't painted in black or white. More recently, Western governments like the Netherlands and France have forbidden their citizens from traveling to Syria, with the fear that they may return radicalized, trained and ready to commit heinous acts at home.
Syria is unlike any other Jihadist camp by many accounts. In the words and analysis of activists, fighters and the intelligence community, more self-identified Muslims have traveled to Syria to fight, than those of yesteryears who traveled to Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq and Yemen to defend their brethren. The reason for the larger numbers is pretty straightforward. Getting to Syria is as easy as taking a comfortable flight to Southern Turkey and then trekking or driving to the border. Most of these expeditions are organized through sympathetic agencies. Others, like a young man from the UK who just showed up at a Free Syrian Army checkpoint with a credit card, appear in Syria with a willingness to defend the oppressed.
The situation in Syria has deteriorated in the last three years of the "revolution." What started on the heels of the Arab Spring, has no resolution in sight. Assad isn't going anywhere. That part is clear. The origin of the resistance is basic. A lot of Syrians were pissed off and wanted reform, especially within the security forces, and a peaceful resolution. In the beginning, it was all peaceful. The state was armed and the resistance was unarmed. But then peaceful activists started getting shot at, kidnapped, tortured and murdered. This turned many in the Syrian Army, including top brass, against their leader. That is how the Free Syrian Army started. A call by defecting officers for others in the Syrian military, police and civilian population, to fight for freedom against the tyranny of Assad.
What progressed, and is progressing, is a very complicated civil war. The Free Syrian Army was Syrian. It was the people of that country fighting injustice. And as such, there was a good deal of support for them from other nations. In fact, when chemical weapons started being used and civilians killed as a result, the international community was up in arms and, the US in particular, was ready to go to war with Syria. Later investigations pointed to a U.S. trained-Saudi special forces team that had allegedly tried to manufacture a reason for the West to retaliate and for Assad to be forced from his position of power. In other words, the Saudis did it. The Syrians and Saudis have long had beef. And if it wasn't for Putin's intervention and an alternative to rid the Syrians of their chemical weapons, there would be yet another war going on right now.
But then the international fighters, the jihadists, started showing up. They came from Indonesia, Pakistan, Yemen, but also from France, Spain, Germany and the United States. Most recently, France reported four hundred French citizens having traveled to Syria to participate in the war. This is where the fighting, and the narrative, became complicated. Other groups, like the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, started springing up. They are primarily made up of hardline Islamists, whose goal is not just the overthrow of the Assad regime, but the institution of an alternative, but equally oppressive, system of governance, based on Sharia Law. By most accounts, their financial support comes from wealthy Saudis who would like nothing more than another Wahhabi regime in the region. This stunt caused some rift between the Saudis and the Americans. Word is that the only real friend Saudi Arabia has left are the Israelis. One source reported that Saudi intelligence officers paid a visit to their counterparts in Israel and toured one of their facilities.
With the various armed groups on the Syrian resistance, there is constant infighting. There is no one, unified fight against Assad. There are many fights. At this point, it seems less a war against a fascist government, and more a battle for power and control over towns and resources. In fact, even Al Qaeda has disowned some of these fundamentalist groups, since they won't follow the traditional hierarchy of an armed resistance. There are no good guys and bad guys anymore. There are all shadows of gray.
In this array of chaos, the only group who knows exactly what they want, and have been fighting for autonomy for generations, is the Kurds. Unlike the other patriarchal groups of international jihadists, the Kurds have a strong female-presenting armed presence among their ranks. They aren't driven by religious zeal, but rather the right for self-determination for a people who don't identify within the confines of national terms like Turkic or Syrian.
This brings us back to the question that many think-tanks have been trying to answer. Exactly why are so many young, disillusioned, Muslim men willing to leave the relative convenience and comfort of the Western world, and travel to the trenches of Syria? They are certainly enthused, as evident by the photos posted by many of them, posing with their Kalashnikovs, on their Facebook page. Numerous have died and many more are at risk for disease, malnutrition and capture by rival groups and the government. It may be too late for them to return home while flying under the radar. If they haven't already been identified, they likely will be on their return home, and then detained under obscure terrorism laws and held for an indefinite period. Many come from poor communities, like the ones from France. But many, like the hippies, are just disgruntled youth of privilege who may simply be rebelling. Well, that's one helluva rebellion! Going hippie and moving into a bus is one thing, but using religion to justify the thrill of going off to fight in a land that isn't yours, and a culture that may not be understood by you, is unjustified.
Every nation and every community within those nations has room for improvement. To spend hundreds or thousands on flying across the globe to fight in the name of god doesn't translate well to those outside of radical ideology. If you decide to participate in a revolution at home, where you know and understand the local culture, that's one thing. But to intervene in the fight of people whom you don't necessarily identify with, bears no fruit, and is just as pointless as nations invading one another to assert control and "spread democracy." If you want to improve the lives of others, look no further than your own community. This community need not be defined by the boundaries of faith or race, but simply those who live around you and whose life you can affect directly, without an NGO intermediary.
Change can sometimes be as simple as that.


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Mitzi Alejandra Unda-Sosa was born on July 17, 1994 in Oaxaca, Mexico to Jorge Unda and Reyna Sosa. She has two siblings, Frida and Luis and two dogs. Currently, she is in 12th grade at Spring Creek Academy. During her spare time, she likes reading, listening to music, watching TV and shopping.
At the age of seven in 2001, Mitzi asked her mom to put her into gymnastics so her mom took her to the gym one day and she loved it ever since!
Mitzi represented Mexico at several international competitions in 2010 and 2011. She finished 14th in the all-around at the 2010 Pacific Rim Championships in Australia. At the 2010 World Championships, she helped the Mexico team to place 21st. In 2011, Mitzi finished sixth in the all-around during the first day of the Brazilian International. During the event finals, she earned a silver medal on uneven bars and a bronze medal on balance beam. She then traveled to Belgium for the Ghent World Cup and competed on uneven bars and balance beam. Mitzi was the alternate for the Mexician team at the World Championships.
Mitzi decided to drop back to level 10 for the 2012 season. She started her season at the WOGA Classic, finishing seventh in the all-around and fourth on uneven bars. At the Houston National Invitational, she placed first on uneven bars and sixth on balance beam. She did well at the Level 10 State Championships, finishing sixth in the all-around with a 37.975 and second on uneven bars scoring a 9.700. At the Level 10 Regionals, she finished second in the all-around and first on uneven bars. This qualified Mitzi to the Junior Olympic Nationals where she placed 16th in the all-around.
Mitzi is a level 10 gymnast training at World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) in Plano, Texas under coaches Laurent Landi and Cecile Canqueteau-Landi. She was a member of the Senior Mexican National Team between 2009-2011. She would like to earn a college scholarship to a Division 1 school.


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[1392] Immunophenotypic, Cytogenetic and Molecular Characterization of Biphenotypic B-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Huan-You Wang, Elizabeth H Broome, George F Widhopf, Marie L Dell'Aquila, Laura Z Rassenti, Thomas J Kipps. UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Background: B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia of adults in the western countries; however, there is no detailed immunophenotypic, cytogenetic and molecular study of biphenotypic CLL.
Design: A search of the UCSD flow cytometry database revealed 5 cases of biphenotypic CLL at the time of diagnosis. Flow cytometry, karyotype and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) of the bone marrow were performed. Rearrangement of immunoglobulin heavy chain variable (IgHV) regions using primers covering IgHV1 through IgHV6 subfamilies was investigated by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Results: All 5 cases were male with median age of 63 years. All but one (case #5) had positive CD23 and aberrant CD5 co-expression among CD19(+) B-cells, and all 5 cases have simultaneous kappa- and lambda-positive populations in the bone marrow aspirate. The distribution of CD5+/CD19+/kappa+:CD5+/CD19+/lambda+ populations at the time of diagnosis from the first 4 cases were 11%:46%, 60%:29%, 22%:28%, and 32%:2.6%, respectively. The kappa:lambda population in the case #5 is 30%:31%. Cases #1 and #2 had one and two post-chemotherapy followups, respectively. While the percentage of CD5+/CD19+/K+ to CD5+/CD19+/L+ CLL populations varied in post-chemotherapy samples, the distribution pattern of CD5+/CD19+/K+ to CD5+/CD19+/L+ remained similar to the diagnostic ones (kappa < lambda in case #1, kappa > lambda in case #2). Conventional karyotyping revealed no clonal abnormalities among 4 cases (cases #1, 3-4 & 5) analyzed; however, FISH showed the biallelic and monoallelic loss of 13q14.3 in 29% and 28.5% of cells, respectively, in case #1; monoallelic loss of the ATM gene at 11q23 locus in 46% of cells in case #2; trisomy 12 in 9.5% in case #3, monoallelic loss of p53 at 17p13.1 in 22% of the cells in case #5, but no abnormal FISH findings in case #4. PCR demonstrated a single IgHV rearrangement pattern in cases #1, #2, #4 and #5 except case #3, which showed a dual IgHV rearrangement pattern.
Conclusions: All 5 biphenotypic CLL contained simultaneous kappa- and lambda-positive populations. There was genetic diversity ranging from normal to deletion of the p53. Eighty percent (4/5) of the cases showed a single IgHV rearrangement pattern, supporting the notion that the 2 biphenotypic CLL populations were originated from a single neoplastic clone, 20% (1/5) of the cases showed dual IgHV rearrangement pattern, supporting the notion that the 2 biphenotypic CLL populations were originated from 2 independent clones.
Category: Hematopathology
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Andover Business - Best Dressed
From Andover Answers
Best Dressed is owned by Erin Ryan and is located in Park Street Village. It has its grand opening in April of 2005. Ryan visits a number of New York City fashion shows annually and brings her favorite designs to her Andover store. Her three daughters help her to pick out designs for younger shoppers, making it a perfect place for mothers and daughters to shop together. Ryan's daughters are Anna, Margot and Maura.
In July of 2006, Best Dressed announced that it would be moving to 89 Main Street, next to the Lantern Brunch. However, as of 2010, Bella Beads is in the 89 Main Street location (which was formerly the home of Yankee Lady).
- "Kids' picks help stock Best Dressed", Andover Townsman, October 13, 2005.
- "Best Dressed moving to Andover Village", Andover Townsman, July 13, 2006.
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Plenty of my friends are looking
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Find a pet to adopt |
My name is Orion!
Facts about Orion
- Breed: Maine Coon
- Color: Brown Tabby
- Age: Adult
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Medium
Orion's Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with dogs, and good with cats.
This handsome brown tabby Maine Coon mix boy is Orion! He was adopted out from Town Cats as a young cat, along with his sister; the two were brought to the San Jose shelter after their owner died. Town Cats was notified and they were brought back to the shelter. His sister has already found a new home, and he's been left behind.
Orion was brought to the Tails and No Tales Cat Show in January of 2013, and entered as a Household Pet! He won eight ribbons, plus a Spectator Award ribbon! His calm demeanor and good looks won him many fans, although he didn't get adopted at the show...
He was fostered in preparation for the show. His foster family said that he was very glad and excited to be in a home, and was very interested in meeting the resident cats (although they kept him separate just in case). He appeared unafraid of the resident dogs. Therefore, they think he would be good both with friendly cats, and with cat-savvy/cat-friendly dogs.
He has the most gorgeous green eyes, and he loves to play and chase toys! He is still a young boy and has a great deal of energy. He may have been mistreated by men (or just didn't have one to interact with in his former home) as he is very friendly with them, but when they stand up he backs away worriedly. (However, he comes right back over when called.) He's fine with women. The foster family had no children, but he'd probably be fine with older children who didn't chase him or try to scare him. He LOVES to lay in laps!
Email to meet this sweet adorable boy! He needs to find his new home, after such a tragic past... and yes, his ribbons will go home with him!!
Other Pets at Town Cats
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Orion, a Morgan Hill Maine Coon cat was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Maine Coon for sale in Morgan Hill, or seeking a Maine Coon cat from a breeder in Morgan Hill.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Morgan Hill already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Morgan Hill breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Maine Coon breeders who help with Maine Coon rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Morgan Hill paves the way for another one to be saved.


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I've now started selling these over at JJD! If you would like one, you can purchase one here! :)
I've now started selling these over at JJD! If you would like one, you can purchase one here! :)
I love it! I might have to borrow this idea for E. – Becca (www.rebeccalundin.com)
That is so cute! Turned out great. Good Job guys!
it turned out fabulous! i just need a little girl to make one for =)
This is such a great idea! I have seen so many bow holders but nothing to hold the headbands so I am totally doing this! Great job!
Love this!! Couple of questions: where did you find the frame and what size is it?? I've looked all over for a simple wooden one like that and am completely striking out! :( Also, what width is your ribbon? I found two that I really like but one is 7/8 and the other is 1 in. Advice?
My frame is from Michael's but I've seen similar ones at goodwill that are just in funky colors! I'm not sure on the size…I'd say at least 12x18ish. The ribbon is 1 in.
i don't have a staple gun! what else could i use to hold the ribbon on?
You could always use hot glue or E6000, but a staple gun isn't very expensive at all (the metal, manual kind, not electric, of course) at Home Depot.
Ya i made my hubby go buy one ;) a good investment lol (it was 10 bucks)
This is awesome! I am so totally going to make one for Kylar (my 6 week old little girl)! Thanks for the idea!
Chicken wire works much better than ribbon. It's much more sturdy and allows you to put on many more bows (just in case you were wondering, lol) I made one like this one time and I guess I didn't staple the ribbon on tight enough, because they all fell apart. I just made 3 new ones with chicken wire, and they are much better! I looove the hooks idea. Very clever. It turned out great, good job!
We have 2 chicken wire ones in our kitchen and I do love them but wanted something softer for in our nursery. I hope our ribbons hold up, but if not I guess I can cut them off and add new ones! Thanks for reading!!
This is awesome. I am going to make one for my 4 month old little girl. She has no hair but tons of headbands and bows :)! Thank you
I love this and with a new granddaughter with hair, Grandpa and I will be making this soon. Thanks for sharing.
quick question….how did you keep the spray paint from bubbling? how do I get the bubbles out?
Hmm I never had an issue with bubbling? Are you using a wooden frame? You might have that issue with a plastic frame, I'm not sure. I'm sorry I'm not more help!
I used a wooden frame but laid it down while spray painting. Not sure if it just globbed up or what.
Absolutley ADORABLE, I can't wait do it for our nursery!!! I've seen quite a few but nothing for the headbands which we have alot of and I started to make with a friend =)
Thank you!!
awesome idea i will be making one of these for both of my daughters rooms!
love this idea! but not sure where to find the little mini hooks used. any suggestions?
That is a great idea thanks..
Love this! Can't waite to make it for my 2 month old little girl! After 3 boys we finally got our little girl and i too have been collecting the hair pretties (don't want anybody to mistake her for a little boy ) and been wanting something to hang up the head bands. Great idea!
My frame splits while screwing in the hooks, maybe I should have soaked the wood first.
I am working on one now and have killed my fingers trying to screw the hooks in the bottom. Any suggestions on an easier way to do it? Love this idea by the way:)
The hooks are called cup hooks, and you can get them in any hardware section–they should be near all the picture hanging things.
You can drill pilot holes first. Make sure the drill bit is slightly smaller than the screw end of the cup hooks so they will be tight when you put them in. A pair of pliers also helps to make the last couple of turns without killing your fingers!
Drill pilot holes first.
we did it! it looks great! thanks for the inspiration!
This is an awesome idea! I like yours the best as well because although my daughter has tons of hair we have a lot of headbands too, so I will be making one of these for her room! Thank you very much for posting :)
You are spraying too close to the frame. Or, the weather is too cold, humid or too hot.
What an awesome idea! I can't wait to make this :)
I love this idea! I bought everything today but still searching for a frame. What size did you use? 16 x 20 or smaller?
Also, is this ribbon 1 inch?
I think 16×20 is close to what it was, it's pretty big and now she has so many bows that I think we need a bigger one lol. Yep, 1 inch ribbon!
I had a problem with bubbling too (I think it was just too cold outside) but I'm wondering if it will work to use regular craft paint and a sponge brush. Will that look okay? I've never really used spray paint before, and it seems a little more frustrating to me that just painting it on by hand, but I do want this to look the best it can. Thanks!
I think that would work! It probably depends in if you're painting raw or painted wood, like whether or not it has been sanded. I don't think it would be a problem though! Best of luck to you!
This is so cute! I just went and bought the same ribbon at Michael's but I was wondering where you got that pink flower?
Just finishing up making ours now. I have a quick question. What did you use to hold it on the wall??
i LOVE this idea. I ended up buying 1 1/2×1 inch wood molding and made a frame myself. Then i bought a 1 inch pretty molding to put on top. Can't wait to paint it when it's all done for my daughters bathroom. Looks like i have BEAUTIFUL, simple gifts for friends. Thanks for the idea!!!!
This is so brilliant! I love how cute it looks too! Thanks for the awesome idea and great tutorial photos!
I am in the process of making these because I make hair accessories for my nieces & granddaughter..so now I will be able to put my hair things on this and mail it off as 1 package..I am also going to paint up the little wooden letters and hot glue them on the top of the frame spelling out each one's name..that way it's also personalized..but I so LOVE the whole idea to begin with..Thanks for sharing :)
Found this on Pinterest and will be making it this weekend! Found my frame for 99 cents at Goodwill, off to get ribbon and spray paint! EEK! I'm so excited to see how it turns out!
I made two of these because I like the idea so much. Thanks for sharing your idea.
I found this on pinterest and loved the hooks. I ended up combining yours with another (padded background) one that I saw. It looks great. I used a frame that the glass had broken out of and even though it was chipped the spray paint covered it perfectly. I didn't put as many hooks as they were really hard to screw in. I used a screwdriver to twist them into place. Thanks so much for the great idea, my daughter will love it!
I love this idea especially since i do not like searching for 1 specific headband in a sea of headbands. I will surely try to do one. thank u for the idea
So making this tmr!
I just made two of these… I used 12×12 scrapbook frames from Michaels… they have flat fronts so I was able to mod podge some stuff that I cut from my cricut (my daughters name and some little animals from the Cindy Loo cartridge) on the front!
So Cute!!
love this!!! I cant wait to make one for my daughter!! Thanks!
Love it! Only wish there were pics of the back. Thanks for posting.
wow!I love it..I am gonna make one for my daughter.
What is your frame made of? Because i looks similar to mine and it is "ornate"
Can i use an ornate frame and still use those hooks for headbands?
I think it depends on what the frame is made of, not whether or not it is ornate. If you're wanting to screw hooks in, a solid wood frame is probably best, which is what I used.
I think it is made out of ornate. that is what it says on the back on the frame. hmmm??
Very nice I might do it this wkend thnxs for a great idea
Very cute. I'm thinking of trying this to use for all the necklaces my daughter has & maybe putting pegboard in the center with hooks or cups to hold other items. Maybe short dowels out the top for rings. We have tons of misc. sized frames that I can't resist picking up at garage sales & I'm sure we already have scrap dowels & pegboard. Hooks & spray paint would be the only cost!
Oh, & if you tap the holes first with an ice pick, the screw hooks will go in much easier. Learned that when I did some custom framing at a photography studio & used eye screws for the wire.
Love love love! Off to the store!
I was wondering what size frame you used and where you got it?
You can also omit the hooks on the bottom and instead fold some of the ribbon over (and glue it with a glue gun). That way there are strips of ribbon for bows and others for headbands. It wouldn't work for softer headbands for infants though, only the wire ones :)
My husband used a screwdriver to turn the hooks. Looks great..Thanks for posting.
Where can I get chicken wire? Home Depot; hardware store?
I don't think you need chicken wire for this project? You can get it any hardware store though.
I love this idea, and I did this for my niece! I did tweak it a little….I bought some pretty fabric and stapled that behind the ribbon, so you see a nice design that matches the nursery, instead of the paint on the wall. Great idea! Thanks!
Loved this so much I made one myself. It was shockingly easy and now I don't have to search (and lose) my daughter's hairbows. Thanks for the tutorial! :)
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i want to make one of these but can't find wood frames…do the hooks screw in to the non-wood frames?
'Ornate' means 'decorative' and the word is used to describe the style of frame rather than what it is made of. Your frame is probably made of wood or MDF
Cant wait to make one for my little girl :)
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yesterday, one son finished his appointment, processing, for his CC permit. In a 'couple o' weeks' the mailman should be bringing an important envelope. It is a satisfying feeling knowing that.
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I have been insulating my basement with XPS. The other day, at the foot of my stairs, while on a ladder I felt a bad draft coming from the area directly above the stairway landing. I pulled back the fg insulation and saw this little cubby area. I realized this was the area directly below the entry closet above. I then reach over and down and felt concrete and realized this must be part of the bump out in my garage where the closet is. This cubby was the space under the closet but over the concrete garage floor…I think! Well I xps'd the area in the basement off and the draft is gone. Now I am wondering if that was a good idea. Does this area need to breath? Will moisture come up thru the concrete and have no where to go…ie cause mold. Might the area nw just 'breath' into the garage? Should I maybe drill a few pilot holes in the drywall in the garage to let it breath? Or is it ok just leaving it xps'd off? |
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The perm rate of XPS is approximately 1.1, so it does not trap moisture. Instead, moisture passes through very slowly. Leave the XPS in place. |
- Posted by andrelaplume2 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 18, 10 at 10:35
I just was not sure if it left enough go thru. So, since it lets the moisture go thru...am I in trouble where I affixed my drywall directly to the slotted 1.5" XPS...with no vapour barrier between the 2? I do not recall seeing one necesary on site instructions for installed the XPS? |
No vapour barrier is necessary. |
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Barangay est une petite auberge tropicale décoré dans le coeur historique d'Amsterdam, juste à côté des plus beaux canaux. La maison a été construite en 1777 mais rénové en 1993. La gare centrale est à seulement 3 minutes de marche et d'attraction touristiques se situent à une courte distance de marche. Nous avons l'un des meilleur emplacement à Amsterdam. Si vous faites une réservation ne nous donner votre heure d'arrivée!
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4,0 sur décembre 29, 2014
The room, the food, the staff, and the cats were all beyond welcoming and kind. we can, without hesitation, highly recomend that anyone stay here for a lovely time in Amsterdam!
4,8 sur août 29, 2014
We stayed in Barangay for a few days, a lovely place close to the station and to one of our favourite street, Haarlemmerstraat. Rooms are nice and cosy, breakfast is great – and you can enjoy it until 11.30 am, so you don't have to wake up early if you don't want to. The owners are very kind and helpful – thanx a lot to you all, Godwin, Wimmo and Edson.
5 sur août 19, 2014
We stayed at B&B 4 days before a River Boat cruise. It is located an easy walk from train station. The rooms were clean & comfortable. They served an excellent breakfast. And they helped us lay out our stay including an easy bus trip outside the city. I left wishing that we had more time. We did the following - canal tour, Rijimuseum,Amsterdam museum, bus trip to Markum Island (really a penislar), visited many churches, and went to an organ concert. The museums were excellent. The B&B suggested places to go, how to get there, and restaurants. In effect they were our tour guides. They were giving all their visitors special attention.
5 sur mars 23, 2014
I love the location, first of all, not far from Central Station and around the corner from the main tourist street. The property is extremely clean, yet not stuffy and has a welcoming feel to it. Hats off to Wimmo & staff!
5 sur mars 13, 2014
This is the place to stay if you are going to Amsterdam.I have stayed in different places around the dam,and this is the only one that's value for money. The rooms are clean,the staff very helpful,and the breakfast is incredible,you also get your own bathroom.I just hope they will let me stay again,and again and again and again and again and again at least until the next meteor strikes,maybe Wimmo & God can set up the first B&B on the Moon right next to my Coffee Shop.
5 sur janvier 08, 2014
I stayed in one of the downstairs patio rooms in November 2013. Wimmo and Godwin were so welcoming when I arrived at 10:30 am after arriving at Schipol airport. My room was ready early in the afternoon and it was clean and comfortable and QUIET! The breakfast each day was outstanding and got me fueled for the day. I highly recommend this B&B. Also, the location near Centraal Station was perfect for me and easy to find. Loved their cats, too!
4,0 sur décembre 26, 2013
We stayed for a long weekend. The room has everything you need and then some. The breakfast was big and well worth it
4,6 sur décembre 02, 2013
Just got back from our trip this morning, and wanted to say what a great stay we had! Wimmo, Godwin and team were very welcoming and extremely helpful. From the minute we arrived we got great advice on where to visit in the city. The room was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be booking another stay for next year. Samuel & Courtney.
5 sur octobre 19, 2013
We really can't rate the Barangay B n B enough. It's in a great location, 5 minutes walk from Centraal Station and away from the touristy area. The room we've stayed in twice is the Patio Tropical room, which has a small outdoor patio area. The room is clean and decorated in a really relaxing style. Breakfast is served in your room and it was fantastic each day. Another great thing about the place are the hosts, Wimmo and Godwin. They are really friendly and very welcoming. They make you feel as though you are visiting friends as opposed to staying in a B n B. Great place if you are looking for a boutique, interesting place to stay. We can't wait to go back!!
5 sur octobre 19, 2013
All the resencies that I have read about Bed and Breakfast Barangay are true!You will be welcomed in their own very warm and welcoming living space! Our room, the Upper Room all the way on the top, was big and beautiful and tropical! The bathroom; toilet and shower, with belonging, great with underfloor heating! On the floor below our room was the kitchen where breakfast was served, very cosy and homely and more than enough choice. Plates were formatted In the refrigerator ready with cheese, meat and cucumber and tomato. You can cook or bake your egg. The whole vibe, everything felt like home! My little girl who is 10 years old also found it totally amazing here, especially their two beautiful black cats! Unfortunately we stayed only 1 night . Wimmo and Godwin are very friendly, kind and sweet hosts! Thank you both for everything, we'll be back!
Il ya un lit double avec salle de bain privée. Est permis de fumer sur le balcon reliée à la salle. Le taux de la chambre comprend notre monde déjeuners célèbres au lit entre 9.00 à 11.00 heures.
Prix par nuit: EUR 89 - EUR 149
La chambre a un lit double ou 2 lits simples. Maximum de seulement 2 personnes. Le taux de chambre comprend le petit déjeuner dans la cuisine de 7h30 - 11h30. Cette chambre partage une immense salle de bains luxueuse avec WC, grande baignoire, bidet, 2 vasques et une douche d'eau Pour votre confort, il ya un deuxième WC supplémentaire séparé. 25 Euros par personne supplémentaire de plus en occupation double.
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Lecteur CD, Ordinateur, Lecteur DVD, Internet dans la chambre, Fax, Bibliothèque, Téléphone, Magnétoscope, Films, Machine à laver/sèche-linge , Fer et planche à repasser sur demande
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Part of the Otago Goldfields Park, this uphill walk gives you wonderful views of the Rees Valley and Mt Earnslaw / Pikirakatahi. Remains of the water wheel and a unique set of seven berdans - the large, slowly revolving cast iron bowls in which the ore was ground - are also visible. Miners built the track in the early 1880s.
30 minutes drive up Rees Valley Road from Glenorchy. Please note: the road is gravel with fords.
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Best books ever written – Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
I'd put off reading Cloud Atlas. It's been sat on my bookshelves for some time, so I guess the fact that the film was out gave me a gentle poke in the ribs. I'm a big fan of Black Swan Green, one of David Mitchell's later novels, so why it took me so long to read his best known work, I'm not sure. By the way, this isn't the David Mitchell off the telly, so try not to get confused.
About Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas is a book featuring six loosely interlocking stories, stretching long into the past and far into the future. It is a work of staggering depth and imagination. Its not a linear tale, and you are catapulted back and forward in time, in a way that initially feels jarring.
Its part thriller, part contemporary fiction, part science fiction, part historical travelogue. The main thread holding them all together is that the main characters in each sub-story, appear to be some form of re-incarnation of the earlier characters, all having the same birthmark. Cloud Atlas is the kind of book that keeps you wanting more. Above all, Mitchell is a master storyteller, and the stories he weaves are rich and cleverly intertwined.
Cloud Atlas – the structure
The first section "The Pacific Journal of Adam Ewing" is the diary of a man travelling by ship on the South Pacific. He is portrayed a civilized man, witnessing the worst of human nature, but mostly unable to intervene.
We move on to"Letters from Zeldelghem" which follows Robert Frobisher a young musician of dubious moral character, as he finds work assisting a famous composer in Belgium. Frobisher tells his story via a series of letters to his friend Rufus Sixsmith, who we meet again in a later section of the book. Frobisher embarks on composing a piece of music he titles "The Cloud Atlas Sextet".
The third element, "Half-Lives- The First Luisa Rey Mystery" is fast-paced, and written in the style of a 1970's thriller. It follows a young female journalist on the pursuit of the truth behind the safety of a local nuclear power station.
The "Ghastly Ordeal of Timothy Cavendish" is written as farce, and brings to mind "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest". Cavendish is a London publisher, who finds himself on the run, inadvertently ending up in an old folks home, from which he plots to escape.
The futuristic sci-fi element of the book "An Orison of Somni 451″ is disturbingly credible and full of satirical social comment, invoking Orwell and Huxley. Its a vision of a future dominated by large corporations and genetic manipulation. Written in an unusual retrospective Q&A style, its oddly very readable.
"Sloosha's Crossin'…" is set even further into the future, when society has essentially collapsed, and mankind has reverted back to a more primitive way of living. This is perhaps the most difficult part of the book to engage with. The change in the language was so disorienting, that I actually thought about stopping reading at this point, but ultimately I found this part of the book the most rewarding.
The book does return to earlier stories, so we get some form of resolution to each. You get the sense that Mitchell, is "showing off" a little, by structuring each of the 6 stories in a different way, and showing that he is the master of each genre. However, if you are that good a writer, then why not show off a bit!
Themes in Cloud Atlas
Critics have referred to the "will to power" as the prevailing theme in Cloud Atlas, and its hard to argue with that. If you examine more closely, I would say that the human capacity for greed and cruelty are at the root of this. You could say that Mitchell is warning us about human's capacity to destroy ourselves, but it's not moralising in tone, more a resigned comment.
Each element of the novel could be an enjoyable and worthy novel in its own right. Its a terrific read, and by most accounts, superior to the film. So forget the DVD, and grab the paperback.
Its going for less than £4 on Amazon now, as is the Kindle version, so get in and grab a bargain!


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Study: Kashmir Mass Graves Hold Thousands
August 25, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Lydia Polgreen
NEW DELHI — Thousands of bullet-riddled bodies are buried in dozens of unmarked graves across Kashmir, a state human rights commission inquiry has concluded, many of them likely to be those of civilians who disappeared more than a decade ago in a brutal insurgency.
The inquiry, the result of three years of investigative work by senior police officers working for the Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission, brings the first official acknowledgment that civilians might have been buried in mass graves in Kashmir, a region claimed by both India and Pakistan where insurgents waged a bloody battle for independence in the early 1990s. The report sheds new light on a grim chapter in the history of the troubled region and confirms a 2008 report by a Kashmiri human rights organization that found hundreds of bodies buried in the Kashmir Valley.
Tens of thousands of people died in the insurgency, which began in 1989 and was partly fueled by weapons, cash and training from Pakistan.
According to the report, the bodies of hundreds of men described as unidentified militants were buried in unmarked graves. But of the more than 2,000 bodies, 574 were identified as local residents.
"There is every probability that these unidentified dead bodies buried in various unmarked graves at 38 places of North Kashmir may contain the dead bodies of enforced disappearances," the report said.
The report catalogs 2,156 bodies found in graves in four districts of Kashmir that had been at the heart of the insurgency. It called for a thorough inquiry and a collection of DNA evidence to identify the dead, and, for the future, proper identification of anyone killed by security forces in Kashmir to avoid abuse of special laws shielding the military from prosecution there.
Thousands of people, mostly young men, have disappeared in Kashmir.
Some went to be trained as militants in the Pakistan-controlled portion of Kashmir and were killed in the fighting. Many others were detained by Indian security forces. The wives they left behind are known as half-widows, because the fates of their husbands are unknown. Parents keep vigil for sons who were arrested two decades ago.
Parveena Ahanger's son Javed was taken away by the police on Aug. 18, 1990, and never seen again. An investigation found that he had been killed by security forces, but they have not been prosecuted, she said.
"I never got any response from the government," she said. "I never got his dead body."
After years of fighting in the courts to find out what happened to Javed, Ms. Ahanger was skeptical that the human rights report would get her son's body back, or bring her justice.
"If the high court doesn't give any justice on this issue, what will the state human rights commission do?" she said.
Zahoor Wani, an activist who works with the families of people who disappeared during the insurgency, said that the report was a welcome first step but that the government must identify the dead and allow families to bury their relatives.
"It is a very good thing that they acknowledge it," Mr. Wani said.
"These families have been living in a hope to see these people again.
"They are neither dead nor alive," he said. "We need to move them to one pole or the other."
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Musharraf to Partner with Political Parties Struggling Against the Pakistan Status-Quo
July 14, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Wife of President Musharraf Ms. Sehba Musharraf, Former President of Pakistan General Retired Pervez Musharraf, APML Patron Javed Anwar of Midland Energy, Inc., Coordinator of Houston APML Attorney Noami Hussain (speaking); and Coordinator of North America APML Dr. Naseem Ashraf…
Former President of Pakistan General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf addressed the local Pakistani media, his All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) members & patrons in Texas USA at a posh Galleria Restaurant, where among others, his lobbyist in USA Stephen Prentiss Payne was also present.
Some of the notable APML members and patrons present were Javed Anwar of Midland Energy, Coordinator of North America APML Dr. Naseem Ashraf, Coordinator of Houston APML Attorney Noami Hussain, and Secretary of Houston APML Saeed Sheikh.
Talking to the media directly, Musharraf said when he took over the administration of the government, there used to be only Pakistan Television (PTV) mic in front of him, but now politicians and others have 70s of mics: "Do you think a dictator would have ever done that?"
He said dictatorship is not in the uniform that one may be wearing: It is a mind set and his policies of opening up the society and making media independent, clearly show that he was and is not a dictator.
Musharraf said there is a word "Niyah" in Urdu and Arabic, and intentions is not the word to explain it: He said true meaning of Niyah is very difficult to explain in any language: It is a very deep word and good Niyah for a strong Pakistan is the driving force for him to consider entering politics; otherwise he is leading an excellent life, delivering lectures, getting well-paid of that, where his interest for his speaking tour circuits are protected by the famous Harry Walker Agency, Inc.: With this good Niyah for better Pakistan, he is going to abandon his present easy life and return to Pakistan, where in the past, there have been attempts against his life and recent years have seen political figures and other Pakistanis being killed.
He said all media outlets need to support any leader in Pakistan for the sake of Pakistan's future, whomever they think is the person who truly believes in "Pakistan First", but if the media is opposing someone, they need to do that in respectful and responsible manner.
Dr. Naseem Ashraf informed that during his recent trip to Washington DC, Musharraf met with around 25 Congress-persons.
Musharraf said that after meeting with many political figures from Pakistan in Dubai & London, he has decided to return to Pakistan, landing in Lahore on March 23rd, 2012.
According to schedule, the Elections in Pakistan are in January or February of 2013, which would mean that as per the rules & regulations the present government to be dissolved in October or November 2012 and then an interim government conducting the elections with hopefully an independent election commission.
Musharraf said he is willing to make alliances with parties that are against the status-quo.
People over there while discussing this point, had general feeling that most interestingly those parties, which did not take part in the last elections like Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Jamat-e-Islami, and some others, are the most well known and vocal parties now-a-days against the status-quo.
So question is will he try to establish an alliance with these parties or will these parties ever like to have an alliance with APML?
As they say, in politics and life, everything is possible.
May be the alliance will not be done during the elections, but most likely after-wards with one or more such parties.
Among these parties, Tehreek-e-Insaaf although has been very much against Musharraf's Administration policies, but recently Tehreek-e-Insaaf has openly admired his power devolving policy of taking government to the grassroots levels in Pakistan, which was abolished by the present Government.
Also recently Musharraf was on a talk show, where the host Umer Sharif said that in Pakistan, PMs do not have long term tenures, while Presidents always do better in terms of at least having long-term tenures.
Plus Musharraf does not have a good constituency to run for a seat in the parliament.
As such his best bet will be to have enough people of credentials from Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam & Nawaz Sharif Groups joining APML (people like Marvi Memon), who at local levels can win elections and then his party getting enough seats to make a coalition government with some other party or parties, where he will try to be accepted as the President and other party candidate becoming PM.
However all this is extremely difficult to happen, with so many arrest warrants against Musharraf Sahab. Can he get any clemency?
Again in politics and life, especially in a country like Pakistan, where things like NRO can happen, anything is possible?
In the mean time, it seems the way things are being handled in Karachi and elsewhere, the PPPP Government is trying very hard that their government gets dissolved sometimes this year, so that they can go back to people and get the sympathy vote saying it always happen with PPPP that the hidden hand(s) never let them finish their tenures.
Lets' see if all this will at all happen, in a most complex Pakistani society and political arena.


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Were These Celebrity Looks Fierce Or Fugly?
Claire Danes looked super-toned and put together in this Narciso Rodriguez dress this week. The actress, who was at the Tribeca Film Festival to support husband Hugh Dancy, paired the hot pink dress with simple makeup and pale pink nails. The dress really spoke for itself, so we give Claire two thumbs up.
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Confession: we hate the gray hair trend. In case you were thinking about doing it, please allow Snooki's gray streaks at this New York Ranger's game steer you in another direction. As much as we admire Snooki's carefree view on style, we look forward to the end of these highlights.
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Who doesn't love a pop of color in the spring? Emily Blunt perfected the bold, fuchsia lip at the Tribeca Film Festival, sweeping her hair into a neat updo and adding simple earrings. If you want to recreate this flawless, fun look, check out our sexy lipstick roundup for this season!
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Headbands can be cute, unless they're done like this. We love Dakota Fanning and applaud her academic efforts, so we won't give her such a hard time. But next time she's at a Vanity Fair party, we hope Dakota steers clear of the faux-halo headband and tried to keep it classy.
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Besides being one of the most spectacular singers on Glee, Amber Riley has impressively funky taste. The actress looked effortlessly chic on the rd carpet this week with her cool, neatly side-swept bags. Pair it with an LBD and a leather jacket and you have the perfect night-on-the-town outfit.
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Lena Dunham! You are a rising star and fiercely talented, why the tacky tattoo?! Barbed wire tats went out with bikers in the 90s, and we're not even sure what to make of a floral, faux-barbed wire tat. Let's keep that thing hidden for a while, and let your girl-next-door features shine.
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Ooh, la-la, look at that updo! It's hard to look bad when you're Malin Akerman, but she really rocked this particular style. We think it's awesome how the actress works with her natural texture; with easy waves framing her face and loosely pinned up curls, we can't wait to try this at home!
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I spy with my little eye, Leelee Sobieski looking like a real-life vampire. The actress has been out of the spotlight for quite some time, and we'd really hoped she'd come back with a fresher look. Leelee, it's spring, save your maroons for the fall.
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Ok, here's the thing about Jamie Chung's look: it's flawless from head to toe. We want to focus on her awesome, smoky cat eye and lovely long lashes, but the actress' pink and plum lip, and her easy waves are great too. We'll be keeping an eye on her beauty style from now on, a girl can only dream of such pretty makeup!
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Kristin Wiig makes us laugh, like really, roll-on-the-floor, can't-seem-to-breathe, laugh. But when we look at this cropped, Stella McCartney jumpsuit, the tears coming out of our eyes are not from laughter. Let's hope she finds a jumpsuit that reaches her ankles in the future.
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