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From headline acts to comedians and magicians to lively jazz ensembles, our ship lounges are the center of nightly entertainment aboard Oceania Cruises.
The friendly and professional Destination Services staff will provide you with a wealth of information on our award-winning shore excursion programs.
The friendly and professional Concierge will be happy to help you with any number of details or arrangements to ensure that you enjoy your vacation to its fullest.
Our three stylish boutiques feature a bounty of items ranging from sundries to designer casual wear. Feel free to browse through our array of duty-free merchandise including fine jewelry, fragrances and Oceania Cruises logo wear.
With a nod to feng shui, Red Ginger radiates harmony and tranquility. The interior imply glows with ebony woods, a dramatic waterfall wall and striking, modern Asian artworks. To complement the stunning decor, Red Ginger's chefs have created contemporary interpretations of Asian classics. In Red Ginger, the gustatory pleasures are as striking as the visual ones.
Comfortable and eclectic, the ambiance is pure French, as is the wonderfully embraceable cuisine. Luscious aromas waft from the gleaming show rotisserie, where chicken, duck, pork, rib and veal roasts slowly turn. Each dish is a classic, ingeniously interpreted by Master Chef Ppin.
Martinis serves numerous incarnations of this famous cocktail in an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of a private gentleman's club, featuring live piano music.
Try your hand at exciting table games such as blackjack, poker and roulette while enjoying a delightful cocktail from the Casino Bar. The air's always charged with anticipation as guests gather around the tables and the slot machines jingle with jackpots.
Before enjoying a gourmet meal, sample a rare vintage or imbibe in your favorite libation as you enjoy spirited conversation with new found friends amid the opulence of the convivial Grand Bar.
The Grand Dining Room is a study in stateliness, a tribute to the spirit of Europe's marquee 5-star hotel restaurants that inspired its dignified yet convivial ambiance. Remarkably, as sumptuous as the Grand Dining Room's decor is, guests always feel completely at ease within its grandeur. Much of that is a direct reflection of the formally attired and classically trained wait staff, graciously serving course after course of continental cuisine or delectable alternatives such as healthy, savory Canyon Ranch® selections or Jacques Pépin's signature dishes.
The elegant Penthouse Suites rival any world-class five-star hotel for comfort and beauty. Their design is ingenious, maximizing the generous 420 square feet of space and featuring a dining table, separate seating area, full-size bathtub/shower and separate shower, walk-in closet and private veranda. Enjoy exclusive card access to the private Executive Lounge and the services of a dedicated concierge.
As their name implies, Veranda Staterooms feature a private veranda, our most requested luxury. Besides offering an abundance of space, each of these 282-square-foot staterooms includes a plush seating area, refrigerated mini-bar, spacious closet and a marble and granite-clad bathroom with shower and separate tub.
These comfortable 242-square-foot staterooms with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows feel even more spacious with the curtains drawn back and the ocean in full view. Features include a generous seating area, vanity desk, breakfast table, refrigerated mini-bar and a marble and granite-clad bathroom with separate tub and shower.
With rich furnishings from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection, each Owner's Suite measures more than 2,000 square feet and spans the entire beam of the ship. Boasting a large living room, two walk-in closets, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas, dramatic entry foyer and music room, these suites also include exclusive card access to the private Executive Lounge and library.
Given their lavish interior design by Dakota Jackson and premier location overlooking the bow of the ship, the Vista Suites are in high demand. These 1,200- to 1,500-square-foot suites include access to the exclusive Executive Lounge as well as every imaginable amenity, such as a large walk-in closet, a second bathroom for guests, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas and your own private fitness room.
Wonderful sanctuaries unto their own, these 174-square-foot staterooms boast beautiful designs and handsome furnishings that add to the serenity. Highlights include a bathroom resplendent with marble and granite, as well as thoughtful touches such as a vanity desk, breakfast table and refrigerated mini-bar.
These beautifully decorated 282-square-foot staterooms reflect many of the luxurious amenities found in our Penthouse Suites, including a private veranda, plush seating area, refrigerated mini-bar and an oversized marble and granite-clad bathroom with a full-size bathtub/shower and separate shower. Guests also enjoy access to the private Concierge Lounge featuring your own dedicated concierge, magazines, daily newspapers, beverages and snacks.
Enjoy the fully-staffed Concierge Lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks throughout the day and evening.
Conceived by the famed New York designer Dakota Jackson, each Oceania Suite sprawls over more than 1,000 square feet of luxury. Situated in an ideal location high atop midship, these suites feature a living room, dining room, fully equipped media room, large walk-in closet, expansive private veranda, and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas. Also included is exclusive card access to the private Executive Lounge.
Enjoy the fully-staffed Executive Lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks throughout the day and evening.
For those enthusiasts seeking enlightenment beyond that found in a library or a lecture, Oceania Cruises offers the only custom-designed, truly hands-on cooking school at sea. At the Bon Appétit Culinary Center, you will learn to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes at your own fully equipped workstation in a state-of-the-art culinary studio. Master Chefs from around the world will offer guidance and fine-tune your techniques, but you will actually prepare the dishes yourself. It's the ultimate way to learn and truly absorb every step of each recipe, especially since at select ports you may accompany the chef instructors while shopping for ingredients ashore at local markets.
For budding artists, there is Oceania Cruises' Artist Loft enrichment center, where talented artists-in-residence offer step-by-step instruction. Under their watchful eye, you may paint with oils or watercolors, perfect your needlepoint skills or create amazing arts and crafts. The courses change continually, and with the masters' guidance your talents will quickly blossom.
With a large heated pool and three whirlpool spas, there is always room for a refreshing dip, poolside relaxation, or a soothing spa experience.
Relax poolside with your favorite cocktail from the Waves Bar. Adjacent to the Waves Grill, The Waves Bar is just the place for a come-as-you-are refreshment break.
Sometimes the ultimate luxury is casual dining. Chefs grill gourmet burgers, tangy barbecue and succulent seafood to order, accompanying them with side dishes like garden-fresh salads and crispy, hand-cut truffle fries dusted with grated aged parmesan. Then top it off with a decadent dessert such as a creamy homemade gelato, a made-to-order hot fudge sundae or a thick hand-dipped milkshake.
Perched high atop Deck 12, La Reserve by Wine Spectator is decorated in a sophisticated decor to provide the ideal venue for wine tastings and gourmet dinners. During the day, you might sample a flight of distinctive vintages from the wine cellar, each one hand-selected by the head sommelier to reflect the region of the world in which you're sailing. Evenings are reserved for more elaborate affairs, such as seven-course gourmet dinners where each course is delightfully paired with carefully selected premium wines. The innovative menus are designed exclusively for that evening by the Executive Chef, pairing Oceania Cruises' signature "finest cuisine at sea" with vintage wines recommended by the connoisseurs at Wine Spectator. It's an experience food and wine aficionados will savor long after the affair has concluded.
Informal and carefree, Terrace Café is wonderfully inviting whether you dine indoors or alfresco. In the morning, the entire space is infused with natural sunlight, stimulating the appetite for the sumptuous breakfast selections. Come lunch, the expansive menu of international dishes changes entirely. Evenings, the cuisine takes on a local flair such as hearty paella in Spain, eggplant parmigiana in Italy or a rich beef bourguignon in France. The Terrace Café features full lobster tails, hand-cut steaks and chops, hand-tossed fresh pastas and a broad array of sushi.
Healthy living and spiritual awareness are at the very heart of the Canyon Ranch philosophy. Pushing the boundaries of spa services well beyond the traditional, its award-winning health resorts have been transforming lives since 1979, when the first one was created in Arizona's spectacular Sonoran Desert. Oceania Cruises and Canyon Ranch have recreated that unique, inspiring environment onboard our ships. Through fitness, exquisite Canyon Ranch cuisine and a multitude of healing therapies, you can discover ways to unleash your untapped potential and make positive changes in your life. Of course, the star element of any Canyon Ranch experience is a spa treatment that will leave you wondering how anything could be quite so perfect.
Ease into the soothing waters of the private, open-air whirlpool spa. All Concierge Level and Suite guests can enjoy FREE unlimited access to the beautifully appointed Canyon Ranch SpaClub® private Spa Terrace.
Our beauty professionals can help you look as terrific as the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® makes you feel through a variety of personal care services from manicures to hair styling.
Want to get real about losing weight and keeping it off? Whether you are beginning a program or are an avid exerciser, we can create an effective exercise program based on your goals, fitness level and abilities with a focus on stimulating metabolism and reducing body fat.
More opportunities await you in the state-of-the-art fitness center, where you may exercise on the latest fitness equipment or join a class in indoor cycling, aerobics, Pilates or yoga. We encourage you to attend presentations on how to enhance nutritional balance and spiritual wellness. Spectacular views throughout to make your exercise routine all the more enjoyable.
Relax on the Sanctuary patio.
As you sit ensconced in a tufted leather chair in Marina's welcoming library immersed in the latest bestseller, you are drawn by the aroma of freshly-brewed specialty coffees to Baristas, Oceania Cruises' new coffee bar directly adjacent to the library. A stunning arc of floor-to-ceiling windows provides panoramic views high above the glittering sea as our master baristas present you with the finest espressos, frothy cappuccinos, delightful pastries and homemade biscotti. A comforting yet stylish enclave, Baristas offers the tasteful chance to relax and savor the moment.
Enrich your mind in the tranquility of our English inspired Library with over 1,000 volumes ranging from destination-specific guide books to best-selling mysteries to classic literature.
Stay connected with loved ones back home or easily monitor business developments through our fully staffed, 24-hour Internet center, Oceania@Sea. Because Oceania Cruises features wireless Internet access, you can use your own laptop throughout the ship if you wish. You will also find laptops have been provided in all Suites and Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms. And as an added convenience, guests in all Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites will have the use of an iPad® throughout the voyage.
Polo Grill embodies all the elements of a classic steakhouse, expressing them with timeless reverence. Each course stands as the very definition of a time-honored favorite, most notably the beef dishes. From the filet mignon to the New York strip to the rib eye, all are USDA Prime and dry-aged for 28 days to enhance tenderness and flavor. Seafood lovers have equally appealing options, such as the whole Maine lobster steamed with drawn butter.
In Italian, Toscana means Tuscan, and just as Tuscan cuisine evolved from rich family traditions, many of our recipes originated with the mothers and grandmothers of our own Italian culinary staff. Presented on elegant, custom-designed Versace china, each dish is a masterpiece that exemplifies the essence of Tuscany and celebrates Italy's culinary passion.
Privée stands alone as Oceania Cruises' most indulgent, one-of-a-kind dining experience. Even superlatives pale when describing our ultimate venue, which you may reserve solely for exclusive parties of as many as ten privileged guests. Opulently decorated with Ferrari Red carpeting, oversized white baby crocodile throne chairs, ornate Baroque millwork, and flanked by backlit onyx-clad walls, the setting for Privée is absolutely exquisite. A custom-made oval table, illuminated by a white Venini glass chandelier, lies at its heart, accentuating the culinary magic that awaits you.
With a classical string quartet softly playing, our staff glides through the room presenting four-tiered carts filled with finger sandwiches, colorful petits fours, scones with clotted cream, exquisite desserts and of course, a tempting selection of artisanal teas.
Overlooking our beautiful pool deck and the vast expanses of the open sea, our fitness track is an ideal way to stay in and enjoy tantalizing sea breezes and beautiful vistas.
Challenge yourself at a variety of sports activities in Deck 15's Activities Court including Croquet, Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard.
Challenge yourself at a variety of sports activities in Deck 16's Activities Court including Paddle Tennis and Golf Putting Greens.
As you sit ensconced in a tufted leather chair in Riviera's welcoming library immersed in the latest bestseller, you are drawn by the aroma of freshly-brewed specialty coffees to Baristas, Oceania Cruises' new coffee bar directly adjacent to the library. A stunning arc of floor-to-ceiling windows provides panoramic views high above the glittering sea as our master baristas present you with the finest espressos, frothy cappuccinos, delightful pastries and homemade biscotti. A comforting yet stylish enclave, Baristas offers the tasteful chance to relax and savor the moment.
Designed to maximize space, these exquisitely appointed 165-square-foot staterooms on deck 3 offer the comfort of queen or two twin bed accommodations, a seating area with sofa, vanity desk and breakfast table. Spectacular seascapes can be seen through a classic porthole.
It's like another world inside these private retreats, which boast 160 square feet of beautifully designed luxury. The comfortable furnishings and warm woods add to the serenity. Each stateroom features a comfortable seating area, vanity desk, plenty of storage space, and queen or two twin beds. Located on decks 4, 6, 7 and 8.
With the curtains drawn back and the ocean in full view, these spacious 165-square-foot staterooms, located on decks 4, 6, and 7 feel even more commodious. The custom-designed furnishings and stylish fabrics only add to the allure. Features include queen or two twin bed accommodations, spacious seating area, vanity desk and breakfast table.
The friendly professional Destination Services staff will provide you with a wealth of information on our award-winning shore excursion programs.
The impsing and majestic Grand Staircase is the centerpiece of the Reception and Concierge areas.
True to its name, the Grand Dining Room bears a dignified, almost stately ambiance, but comfortably so. Handsomely appointed in the spirit of a European, 5-star hotel restaurant, the room teasingly hints at the wonderful cuisine that awaits. Tables are graced with Versace bone china, sparkling Riedel crystal, gleaming Christofle silver and fine cotton linens. The dramatic, domed ceiling has been masterfully hand-painted with majestic frescoes.
For breakfast and throughout the day, enjoy complimentary illy® espresso and coffee drinks prepared by our master baristas, as well as delicious pastries, finger sandwiches and homemade biscotti. In the evening, Baristas transforms into the convivial Grand Bar, the perfect venue to sample a rare vintage or imbibe on your favorite libation while enjoying spirited conversation with new found friends.
Martinis is our signature lounge and bar onboard. As the name implies, martinis are the specialty of the house and we offer an astounding choice of more than 30 martinis to choose from. You'll revel in the intimate, yet sometimes lively atmosphere as you enjoy a classic cocktail while enjoying live piano music, a classic cabaret act or cool jazz.
The home for our engaging Guest Lecturer program, by day this spacious and comfortable room is ideal for listening to enthralling talks, on plush sofas and armchairs. In the evenings, when the sun sets, the stars come out – take in one of our musical revues, a classic cabaret or take a swing across the dance floor with some big band or jazz from the twelve piece orchestra.
Will luck be a lady tonight? See for yourself by trying your hand at exciting table games such as blackjack, poker and roulette. The air's always charged with anticipation as guests gather around the tables and the slot machines jingle with jackpots.
When you're at sea and the urge to shop strikes, it's comforting to know that two stylish duty-free boutiques are onboard. The range of merchandise is remarkable and includes everything from sundries to fine jewelry, fragrances and gifts to casual wear, much of it bearing our distinctive Oceania Cruises logo.
Centrally located on deck 6, these 143-square-foot staterooms offer a vanity desk with chair, a small breakfast table, ample closet, and a panorama window with obstructed viewd. A comfortable queen-sized Tranquility Bed is convertable to two twins as needed.
Located throughout deck 6, these handsomely appointed, 216-square-foot staterooms boast our most requested luxury – a private teak veranda. Watch the world sail by while comfortably seated outdoors, or relax on your comfortable sofa inside. Other conveniences include a vanity desk, breakfast table and choice of queen or two twin bed accommodations.
Our most coveted suites with 786 square feet devoted to your pleasure. With sweeping views over the bow, they also present a wealth of amenities, ensuring that each moment is a pure delight. Ease into your own Jacuzzi. Watch first run Hollywood movies on the 42" plasma flat-screen TV with Bose® surround sound system or on a second flat-screen TV from the comfort of your bed. Play DVDs and CDs in the entertainment center, or access the Internet from the laptop computer provided while enjoying a favorite beverage from the refrigerated mini bar. Wake up wonderfully rested on the queen-sized Tranquility Bed. Draw back the curtains from the numerous floor-to-ceiling glass doors and enjoy spectacular views from the wraparound teak veranda furnished with resort-quality outdoor lounge furniture. There's even a second bathroom for guests.
Our most spacious suites span nearly 1,000 square feet, every inch devoted to your pleasure. Located in premier corner locations on decks 6, 7 and 8, they present a wealth of amenities, ensuring that each moment is a pure delight. Ease into your own Jacuzzi. Watch first run Hollywood movies on the 42" plasma flat-screen TV with Bose® surround sound system or on a second flat-screen TV from the comfort of your bed. Play DVDs and CDs in the entertainment center, or access the Internet from the laptop computer provided while enjoying a favorite beverage from the refrigerated mini bar. Wake up wonderfully rested on the queen-sized Tranquility Bed. Draw back the curtains from the numerous floor-to-ceiling glass doors and enjoy spectacular views from the wraparound teak veranda furnished with resort-quality outdoor lounge furniture. There's even a second bathroom for guests.
The term "concierge" evolved from a French phrase referring to the person who tended to visiting nobles. Treating guests royally is also the guiding principle behind the design of our Concierge Level Staterooms (A1, A2 and A3) in preferred locations on deck 7. These beautifully decorated 216-square-foot staterooms mirror many of the luxurious amenities found in our Penthouse Suites, including a private teak veranda, flat-screen television, plush seating area and spacious closet. Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of these extraordinary staterooms.
Located exclusively on deck 8, our collection of elegant Penthouse Suites features every imaginable creature comfort, much like a world-class hotel. Ingeniously designed for maximum space, each 322-square-foot oasis offers an immensely comfortable queen-sized Tranquility Bed which may be converted into two twins. There's also plenty of space for the living area, private in-suite dining, refrigerated mini bar, vanity desk, and a bath with a tub. More room and even more magnificent views await you through the sliding glass door on the exquisitely furnished private teak veranda.
It's hard to resist the sumptuous, ever changing breakfast and lunch buffets in this light-filled, informal buffet restaurant. You may dine indoors or outdoors since the Café opens onto both the teak-lined pool deck or aft onto the Terrace, where the tantalizing sea breeze is sure to stir your appetite.
Right next to the swimming pool, completely shaded from the sun, the casual Waves Grill offers a mouthwatering luncheon menu. Selections include juicy burgers, tangy barbecue and succulent seafood – grilled to order and served with an array of side dishes such as healthy, garden-fresh salads and crispy shoestring fries. Don't forget to leave room for a cup of creamy gelato, scooped right out of the cart.
The expansive teak-lined Pool Deck is a refreshing oasis of relaxation and recreation.
Because many of our guests love to exercise, our fitness center is absolutely state-of-the-art. You'll find equipment for a cardiovascular workout, weight stations to tone specific muscles and spectacular views throughout to make your exercise routine all the more enjoyable. If you require expert guidance, personal trainers are on hand, or you can participate in classes devoted to yoga, aerobics, Pilates and more.
You can always tell which guests have spent time in the Oceania Spa by Mandara. They beam with happiness, their skin appears more youthful and radiant, and they exude an enviable sense of peace and contentment. Perhaps these words describe you after a few hours within this oasis, where pampering and indulgence have been elevated to an art form.
The light and spacious Salon offers a comfortable setting for a a variety of personal care services including manicures, pedicures and hair styling.
Travel to the most remote, exotic lands and never be out of touch. Our Internet Center is open around the clock so you can stay connected with loved ones through email, check the latest business news and stock prices, research your next port of call, or book your next Oceania Cruises vacation. If you're a computer novice, our computer staff will gladly provide private lessons. Or join our group classes in subjects ranging from beginner's level Microsoft® Windows® XP to image retouching with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements.
Beautifully decorated, immensely comfortable and wonderfully serene, the Card Room is an ideal setting for a friendly game of bridge, poker or canasta. For a change of pace, numerous board games are also available.
Family has always played an essential role in Tuscan cuisine, and Toscana epitomizes its importance. Many of the recipes used to create our dishes come from our own Italian culinary staff, having been handed down from generation to generation. Even the sommeliers are from long lines of wine-producing families, so they know the intricacies of each vintage and can suggest the perfect accompaniment to your meal. Each course exemplifies the essence of Tuscan virtuosity and hails the cuisine's inspired simplicity and keenly balanced natural flavors. The presentation on elegant, custom designed china is a masterpiece as well and further enhances your dining pleasure in this romantic 96-seat gastronomic temple.
Enter the intimate, 96-seat Polo Grill, and one word comes to mind – classic. Every inch of this exquisite steakhouse exudes a timelessness rarely found in today's world. Crisp white cotton linen tablecloths. Warm, dark wood furnishings. Comfortable high-back leather chairs. Walls adorned with nostalgic, black-and-white photographs of Hollywood legends. What an elegant setting for a hearty dinner, especially on moonlit evenings when the sea can be seen sparkling through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Every course is the consummate expression of perfection.
Horizons offer sweeping vistas, live entertainment and a convivial bar in which to enjoy your favorite cocktail. By day, it's the perfect spot for quiet relaxation and each afternoon, Horizons hosts what is quite possible the most anticipated event of the day – Afternoon Tea! And each evening, Horizons transforms into an elegant nightclub and a variety of music to suit any mood or taste; from big band and jazz, to rhythm & blues or even a disco revival.
Overlooking our beautiful pool deck and the vast expanses of the open see, our fitness track, with just 13 laps to the mile, is an ideal way to stay in and enjoy tantalizing sea breezes and beautiful vistas.
Enjoy an invigorating round of golf or rousing game of shuffleboard on the Sports Deck, located atop the ship with magnificent vistas of the sea, sky and horizon.


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26 I will feed those oppressing you with their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood as with wine. Then everyone will know that I, ADONAI, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Ya'akov." | 26 I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob." |
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (The Complete Jewish Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |

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Quote Of The Day
Disgust is a bi-partisan concept. Michael Goodwin again:
Ronald Reagan's famous line that "government is the problem" kept going through my head as the AIG hearing demonstrated the dangers of Washington's role in the economy. The very people, Republicans and Democrats alike, who can't balance America's budget now claim the expertise to run banks, insurance companies and automakers.
If we let them, we're dumber than they are.
The New Gitmo Plan – Release Terrorists In US
Al Qaeda having difficulty establishing sleeper cells in the US? Not a problem – let the Attorney General help:
European justice ministers met with Mr. Holder earlier this week and pressed for details on how many Guantanamo prisoners the U.S. planned to release domestically, as part of any agreement for allies to accept detainees. Mr. Holder said U.S. officials would work to respond to the questions European officials have over U.S. Guantanamo plans.
For "people who can be released there are a variety of options that we have and among them is the possibility is that we would release them into this country," Mr. Holder said. "That process is ongoing and we've not made any determinations or made any requests of anybody at this point."
Seriously, anyone – sound like a better option than keeping Gitmo open and these prisoners there until and unless another country can be found to take them?
Quote Of The Day
Even AP seems to be figuring it out. Here's an analysis by AP's David Espo discussing the AIG debacle:
Which goes to the crux of the Democrats' current political problem.
Gone are the days when they could merely bludgeon the Bush administration and promise to seek bipartisan solutions to the nation's economic problems.
Now, in control of the White House and Congress, they are struggling to come up with an explanation for what no one in either party seems moved to defend.
You can't help but snicker a bit, can you?
Rudderless and Sinking
Here's about as succinct a summary of the Obama administration to date that I've seen:
President Obama still enjoys the popularity that comes with not being George Bush, especially in a city top-heavy with Democrats. But his initial response to the global calamity that he found on entering the Oval Office has not inspired popularity's more sober elder brother, confidence. Large constituencies, notably business, are voicing their scepticism openly. The President's much-vaunted $787 billion stimulus package is being widely interpreted, even by some of those (such as Warren Buffett, America's second-richest man) who openly supported Mr Obama for the presidency, as a serious failure.
And I don't foresee it getting much better. Of course the summary comes to us via the British press (Simon Heffer) who have the luxury of being once removed from the situation and therefore have the ability to be somewhat more objective than much of our own media.
For instance, the much more perceptive analysis of the AIG mess:
Conscious that he has made mistakes, and conscious especially of the increasing perception that he is simply throwing cash at unreformed institutions in the hope that something will happen, Mr Obama is trying to raise his game. He had a soft target two days ago, when he joined in America's outrage at the paying of bonuses to executives of AIG, the sinking insurance giant now buoyed by public money. This provoked further attacks on him from the Right. Why was he using US taxpayers' money to bail out a company whose main investors were French, German, Swiss and British banks? And wasn't he merely jumping on the bandwagon of attacking the bonuses to distract attention from his own policy failings – creating a bogeyman in the same way that Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman did with Sir Fred Goodwin last month?
And of course, we're witnessing how poorly that's turning out (you know there's a political problem when the CEO of AIG comes off as a more sympathetic figure than Barney Frank and Chris Dodd).
Heffer says that instead of concentrating on what ails us financially, Obama has another much broader agenda:
Instead he has been trying, on a broad front, to fulfil the reformist ideal that informed his election campaign. Rather like a would-be government in Britain that talked of "sharing the proceeds of growth", the candidate who wanted to redistribute wealth now, as President, has no wealth to redistribute. A $3.6 trillion budget showed little sign of addressing the problem of stimulating demand. Both big corporations and small businesses feel overtaxed, their competitiveness hampered, and incapable of creating jobs at a time when they are desperately needed. Mr Obama's green agenda, which was also a significant part of his election promises, entailed higher taxation that will retard the economy just when it needs to grow. His greatest ambition – of starting a national health service – seems impossible in the present climate. As he seeks to move forward on this broad front Warren Buffett himself has attacked him, saying that his first three priorities should all be the economy. Paralysed by inexperience and a Blairish desire to be liked, and hampered by inadequate senior staff, he is now finding that even some of his own party in Congress feel he has gone too far in the socialist experiment. Mrs Pelosi admitted at the weekend that a second stimulus package – which leftist Democrats are calling for, to the horror of much of the rest of America – was not yet on the cards.
Dead on right. The line "paralyzed by inexperience and a Blairish desire to be liked, and hampered by inadequate senior staff", strikes home. It is a particularly lethal political combination which we're seeing displayed in spades. It is no longer a comedy show, it has become a horror show. And with the move by the Fed to buy back long-term bonds, the horror is only deepening.
And we're stuck looking to Timothy Geithner, Barack Obama and Chris Dodd for salvation? Lord help us all.
[HT: Joel C.]
Obama, NAFTA, Mexico, China, Trade and Tariffs
Our congratulations go out to the Obama administration on their latest foreign policy and trade triumph. Last week, apparently without consultation, they did away with a NAFTA pilot program which allowed Mexican trucks to deliver goods to certain areas of the US. Mexico has responded:
Mexico has released the list of U.S. products that will see tariffs of 10 percent to 45 percent. The move is in retaliation for the U.S. scrapping a test program allowing Mexican trucks to deliver goods beyond a U.S. border zone.
Among affected goods are certain fruits and vegetables, wine, juices, sunglasses, toothpaste and coffee, according to a government statement. Most tariffs are 10 percent to 20 percent, with unspecified fresh products subject to a 45 percent charge. The tariffs will apply to $2.4 billion of goods and take effect today.
Just what you need in a down economy – punitive tariffs for political stupidity. And there won't be a solution anytime soon:
Talks to diffuse the first [self-inflicted -ed.] trade dispute of President Barack Obama's administration can't begin until the U.S. has a Commerce Secretary, Economy Minister Gerardo Ruiz Mateos said.
So far I'm really not at all impressed with the status of the "better relations" throughout the world promised by the Obama administration.
Oh, and for an encore, how about this little goodie:
Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Tuesday advocated adjusting trade duties as a "weapon" to protect U.S. manufacturing, just a day after one of China's top climate envoys warned of a trade war if developed countries impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports.
Mr. Chu, speaking before a House science panel, said establishing a carbon tariff would help "level the playing field" if other countries haven't imposed greenhouse-gas-reduction mandates similar to the one President Barack Obama plans to implement over the next couple of years. It is the first time the Obama administration has made public its view on the issue.
"If other countries don't impose a cost on carbon, then we will be at a disadvantage…[and] we would look at considering perhaps duties that would offset that cost," Mr. Chu said.
"Inflation is Our Friend"
So, the Fed, for the first time since the 1960s, is buying back long-term bonds as part of it's new policy, announced today, of buying back $1.2 trillion in securities to pump out cash into the economy.
With the country sinking deeper into recession, the Federal Reserve launched a bold $1.2 trillion effort Wednesday to lower rates on mortgages and other consumer debt, spur spending and revive the economy. To do so, the Fed will spend up to $300 billion to buy long-term government bonds and an additional $750 billion in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
On top of this, short-term interest rates are already at 0%. The fed has one monetary policy tool left–massive increases in the money supply–and they're using it with a vengeance. This purchase of $300B in treasury bonds will be a signifigant increase in demand, pushing treasury prices up, and yields down. The 10-year note's yield dropped to 2.5% in the aftermath of this announcement.
Our fundamental problem is still that the banking sector has their balance sheets all out of whack, and the Obama Adminsitration still has no apparent plan for clearing up bank balance sheets via recapitalization, or…well…anything else. Now, theoretically, that much new money being created would lower mortgage rates signifigantly. I wouldn't be surprised to see 20-year fixed rates at 5% or less.
This action, however, opens the door for massive inflation. The inflationary implications of this move are so huge, that there's simply no way the loans could be anything but a money-loser for the banks, because a 5% mortage rate may well be far below the rate of inflation. That will kill banks already weakened by their bad loan portfolios.
This is an extraordinary gamble of the Fed's part. If this new money doesn't stimulate a signifigant increase in demand for money, then we are going to have a huge pool of money chasing a very small pool of goods. The market knows it, too, and understands the inflationary implications. The dollar cratered in the FOREX market today, and analysts aren't excited about the long-term implications:
Bernanke's view that currency devaluation may be beneficial to economic growth speaks for itself," writes Mr. Merk. "But even if there are no active efforts to debase the currency, we are cautious about the U.S. dollar. That's because we simply do not see a viable exit strategy to all the money that is being thrown at the system."
"[W]e simply do not see a viable exit strategy to all the money that is being thrown at the system" because there is no viable exit strategy. We are either going to have serious inflation, or the Fed will have to tighten up so severely at some point in the near future that it will kill economic growth anyway.
In "Texas Hold 'Em" terms, this is the equivalent of the Fed going "all in". We've essentially reached the limits of our monetary policy tools with this action.
AIG Bonuses: Dodd Cracks, Geithner Knew
Jennifer Rubin at Commentary magazine's blog rounds up the latest info on who knew what about the AIG bonuses. It's not pretty, but, of course, we knew it wouldn't be.
The bottom line: Dodd, after denying it, now admits he and the administration cooked up the language which afforded AIG some protection ( until the firestorm hit) to grant the bonuses.
Time magazine also reports:
Although Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told congressional leaders on Tuesday that he learned of AIG's impending $160 million bonus payments to members of its troubled financial-products unit on March 10, sources tell TIME that the New York Federal Reserve informed Treasury staff that the payments were imminent on Feb. 28. That is 10 days before Treasury staffers say they first learned "full details" of the bonus plan, and three days before the Administration launched a new $30 billion infusion of cash for AIG. [Emphasis mine.–EDF]
It's such a relief to have the "best and brightest" running the show, isn't it?
Some Bonuses Less Outrageous Than Others
If you are inclined to accept without question that the bonuses paid to AIG employees deserve unmitigated moral indignation, as Pres. Obama and the Democrats seem to, then shouldn't that opprobrium cut across the board? Well, I guess some animals are more equal than others:
At least four Fannie Mae executives are slated to receive more than $400,000 in bonuses each this year as a result of the company's government-approved retention program, The Post's Zach Goldfarb reports.
The executives include chief operating officer Michael Williams ($611,000), deputy chief financial officer David Hisey ($517,000), and executive vice presidents Thomas Lund ($470,000) and Kenneth Bacon ($470,000).
Each of these executives earned about $200,000 in retention payments last year and salaries ranging from $385,000 to $676,000.
According to the report, such bonuses are doled out depending on how integral the employee is to the companies, as approved by the FHFA:
Fannie Mae, which suffered $59 billion in losses last year, has requested $15 billion in taxpayer assistance, and has said it expects to need plenty more.
All major compensation decisions are authorized by Fannie Mae's federal regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which created a retention program when the company was seized last September to hold on to key employees.
Under the program, employees are eligible to receive up to 150 percent of their salary in bonuses this year, but many will receive far less than that, and some might receive zero, depending on how central they are deemed to the company's task.
Congressman Barney Frank, one of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's biggest supporters, and Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee which oversees the institutions, was reached for comment and had this to say about whether paying retention bonuses was really necessary:
That's nonsensical. It's clear they made a lot of mistakes and we need to undo what they did. If they really understood what they did in the first place, seriously, they probably wouldn't have done much of it. Secondly, when you are trying to undo something, it is often not the case that the people who did it are the ones to put in place. People are sometimes committed to not admitting mistakes. … So that argument I think is in fact almost counter, because the argument that you take the people who made the mistake and put them in charge of undoing the mistake goes against the human impulse not to admit a mistake.
Oops! Sorry, about that. The foregoing statement was from Barney Frank, but he was referring to AIG bonuses.
This morning, ThinkProgress sat down with Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), who chairs the House Financial Services Committee and has called for the firing of AIG executives. When asked to respond to Sorkin's claim that only AIG employees can navigate the economy out of the mess they created, Frank dismissed it as "nonsensical"
Pigs in the House indeed.
AIG: A Mess Of The Democrats Making
I know this will come as a complete surprise, but some Democrats have been lying to you. But before we get to that, let's review.
AIG was deemed dangerously insolvent a few months ago, so insolvent that it required the government to step in and save it. It was one of the "too big to fail" companies. It got TARP funds. Then, as a part of the "stimulus" bill, signed into law under the Obama administration, an attempt was made to add a provision to strictly limit such payments as those now causing the faux outrage:
Around the same time, Congress and Obama's team were passing up an opportunity to put in place strict laws to revoke bonuses from recipients of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout. In February, the Senate voted to add such a proposal to the economic recovery bill that cleared Congress, but in final closed-door talks on the measure, that provision was dropped in favor of limits that affect only future payments.
"There was a lot of lobbying against it and it died," said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who proposed the measure with Republican Sen. Olympia J. Snowe of Maine. He said Obama's team is sending mixed messages on what will and won't be tolerated on bonuses, with the president coming out strongly against excessive Wall Street rewards but top officials not following through.
"The president goes out and says this is not acceptable, and then some backroom deal gets cut to let these things get paid out anyway," Wyden said. "They need to put this to bed once and for all."
They also need to "put to bed once and for all" this nonsense that they "didn't know" until a couple of days ago. And, of course, had anyone actually read the bill that they claimed was too important to delay, they'd have actually caught this, one assumes. But it appears, at least initially, that reading legislation before it is signed is just not a priority for this administration or Congress.
And surprise, surprise, we're finding what they did pass sucks.
While administration officials insisted Tuesday that neither Obama nor Geithner learned of the impending bonus payments until last week, the problem wasn't new. AIG's plans to pay hundreds of millions of dollars were publicized last fall, when Congress started asking questions about expensive junkets the company had sponsored.
A November SEC filing by the company details more than $469 million in "retention payments" to keep prized employees.
Back then, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., began pumping Liddy for information on the bonuses and pressing him to scale them back.
"There was outrage brewing already," Cummings said. "I'm saying (to Liddy), 'Be a good citizen. … Do something about this.' "
Around the same time, outside lawyers hired by the Federal Reserve started reviewing the bonuses as part of a broader look at retention and compensation plans, according to government officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. The outside attorneys examined the possibility of making changes to the company plans — scaling them back, delaying them or rescinding them. They ultimately concluded that even if AIG's bonuses were withheld, the company would probably be sued successfully by its employees and be forced to pay them, the officials said.
In January, Reps. Joseph E. Crowley of New York and Paul E. Kanjorski of Pennsylvania wrote to the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department pressing the administration to scrutinize AIG's bonus plans and take steps against excessive payments.
"I at that point realized that we were going to have a backlash with regard to these bonuses," Kanjorski said in an AP interview. In a meeting with Liddy later that month, he said he told the AIG chief that "all hell would break loose if we didn't find a way to inform the public … and that we should take every step to put that information out there so we wouldn't have the shock."
And of course, Kanjorski is right. This is a "distraction", as Rahm Emanuel is labeling it, that the administration could have avoided had the Treasury Secretary been on top of it and the President had exerted even a bit of leadership. Instead, both are in extreme cover-up mode. And as more and more info comes out, the time-line of events they issued has less and less credibility.
This wasn't something that just emerged as a problem last Tuesday as Geithner is attempting to claim. This has been known and waved off for months. And that includes the provision that was going to be inserted in the "stimulus" package but died due to apparent Democratic lobbying.
Newspeak: Pelosi Style
Up is down. In is out. Billions in earmarks are no big deal, but millions in "bonuses" merit extreme outrage. And now, per Speaker Nancy Pelosi, illegal aliens represent the height of patriotism, but enforcing American laws is "un-American":
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently told a group of both legal and illegal immigrants and their families that enforcement of existing immigration laws, as currently practiced, is "un-American."
The speaker, condemning raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, referred to the immigrants she was addressing as "very, very patriotic."
"Who in this country would not want to change a policy of kicking in doors in the middle of the night and sending a parent away from their families?" Pelosi told a mostly Hispanic gathering at St. Anthony's Church in San Francisco.
As some might say, that's muy estúpido. But the Speaker wasn't done:
Referring to work site enforcement actions by ICE agents, Pelosi said, "We have to have a change in policy and practice and again … I can't say enough, the raids must end. The raids must end.
"You are special people. You're here on a Saturday night to take responsibility for our country's future. That makes you very, very patriotic."
Our country? Perhaps Pelosi is unclear on the concept of illegal immigrants? Do you think she realizes that they are not part of our country?
And the idea that enforcing our immigration laws is somehow "un-American" is beyond ludicrous. Although, when you consider this is coming from the party that seems to think paying taxes is a only a patriotic duty if you aren't working for the Democrats, then I suppose it makes sense.
In the spirit of Pelosi's newspeak, may I just say that the Madam Speaker is clearly a thoughtful and intelligent lawmaker who is doing a fine job at her post.
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- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 piece(s) clove garlic minced
- 2 can(s) (15 ounces each) chickpeas , drained
- 1 tablespoon(s) Italian herbseasoning
- 1 cup(s) water or chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 jar(s) (12 ounces) roasted peppers , cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) perpper
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring constantly until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté just for 1 to 2 minutes to bring out the garlic's fragrance. Add the chickpeas and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Pour in the stock, and reduce the heat to medium low.
- In a food processor or a blender, puree the contents of the jar of red bell pepper strips (or your own red peppers if you already have some roasted). Add the red pepper puree to the soup and simmer for about an hour. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
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March 26, 2004 at 9:53 pm #37753 | |
Cometgreen |
Curse you Mr. Green! What's sad is that they probably think they're so clever for animating toys. Ignorance is bliss. I agree with Bluntman that a sitcom is near-impossible to achieve as of right now. Even if it could be done, I seriously doubt it would be quality work (no offense, just my observation on these sorts of projects). However, a miniseries is much more manageable and a better idea. It will still be really hard to do, but I'm guessing it would be something like the old Director's Project, or what I originally thought the Community Project would be. I doubt I will be able to participate (though I can help with some digital stuff, like maybe help create the opening), but I'll stick around and give any input I may have. Cometgreen |
March 27, 2004 at 12:21 pm #37801 | |
project as this is definitelly to create even with lot's of quality. |
March 29, 2004 at 4:21 pm #38047 | |
Willemse Productions |
Actually, the new 'series of movies' i'm planning to create (http://www.brickfilms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3685) (sorry for that, just dunno how to make a serious link) would look like some sort of sitcommy thing. Maybe it doesn't belong here .. but could anybody help me write scripts and stuff ? |
March 29, 2004 at 4:50 pm #38050 | |
Dan |
Willemse Productions you need to make 1 epsiode first, then if you have fun making it then create another and so on. You should have asked your question in your thread. You create hyperlinks by posting the url without putting brackets around it. |
March 29, 2004 at 5:41 pm #38052 | |
Willemse Productions |
okay, thanx I'm testing an episode right now, but don't really know what story I could use. But it is fun. |
April 1, 2004 at 11:13 pm #38585 | |
Streak |
ok, this is my idea, what if a couple of directors took one idea, and stretched that one idea into their own creation, for example, hellboy werid tales, each artist made their own portrait of the character, it could be the same character, but in different sittuations, not exactly continuitity, but something close… just thinking. |
April 18, 2004 at 3:09 pm #40988 | |
guitar man |
hmm, Several a problems with this grand idea yes. But how about this, instead of taking turns by episode we take turns be season, and instead on releasing them on a weakly basis we could go by months or several weeks. But the animators would have to be very devoted to make a whole season. We could also go by quarter seasons or half seasons…. iunno, just a suggestion. |
April 18, 2004 at 10:27 pm #41015 | |
Zenitite |
Maybe some people could do only one season a year, and that one season would air during the long summer break. About 8 episodes a year could qualify as a mini-series I geuss. I also like the idea guitar man has said above about making a episode every month or so, that gives people more time to write a good script and get all of the animation done that needs to be done. |
April 29, 2004 at 10:23 pm #42229 | |
Nosniborus |
This is a good idea. I've never helped with a CP before, but this one sounds fun. (Especially if I don't have to do voice acting!) I'm getting better at animating, and I could make examples of what I can do. I'm weak in the thinking-of-a-funny-idea department, but once I've got a script I can animate it well. Then you guys can edit what I make, and I won't have to worry about having 500mb left on my hard drive! I read all the ideas suggested, and I think the best plan is the mini series – either with a director doing a different episode – or with each director being assigned a different set. If the sets where simple enough we could find common ground – and if the same people edit the episodes every time then there'll be even more continuity. PM me if you need an animator and I'll see what I can do! I'm assuming if we do this it'll take a lot of prep work – I'm fine with that. I'd like to help plan things, too. Also, if the mini series was a success, what's keeping us from making another? I think a mini-series produced by the brickfilms.com community would be a great showpiece to show anyone who's interested in animating – it's also a great way to find out who's really serious about animating and getting involved. *hint* *hint* -Nos |
April 29, 2004 at 10:45 pm #42231 | |
Zenitite |
It would be a great way to show everyone what a few animators can do. A good idea for a mini-series that would also teach newcomers about brickfilming techniques would be about a few people in film college or somthing who animate with Lego, and they have crazy lives or somthing. Just an idea. |
April 6, 2007 at 3:09 pm #273374 | |
klawz324 |
It also talked about a talk show. I think that talk show would be cool. It could probably only be two or three people, though. (I think) |
April 6, 2007 at 3:29 pm #273386 | |
maggosh |
Free TV Francis is a scheduled sitcom. |
April 6, 2007 at 3:35 pm #273389 | |
Legoman182182 |
Now there is a bump and a half… I make it three years. |
April 11, 2007 at 9:53 pm #275161 | |
NickMOC |
I was gonna make a sitcom a while ago, but I never had time to make new episodes, and I couldn't think of a story that kept going. |
April 12, 2007 at 8:26 am #275250 | |
Anonymous |
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Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq: INCY) today announced results from the RESPONSE trial, the first pivotal Phase III study evaluating a JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV). Ruxolitinib, compared to best available therapy (BAT), significantly improved hematocrit control (red blood cell volume) without the need for phlebotomy (a procedure to remove blood from the body to reduce the concentration of red blood cells) and reduced spleen size in patients with uncontrolled PV -- those who are resistant to or intolerant of hydroxyurea (HU). Findings from the RESPONSE study are being presented in an oral presentation at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago.
"Patients with advanced PV whose disease is not well-managed with existing therapies are at increased risk for thrombosis and suffer from multiple debilitating symptoms," stated Srdan Verstovsek, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Data from the RESPONSE trial demonstrated that treatment with ruxolitinib can consistently control hematocrit, reduce spleen size, and improve symptoms such as fatigue and itching. Importantly, there appears to be a lower rate of thrombosis in the ruxolitinib arm compared to best available therapy."
Seventy-seven percent of ruxolitinib-treated patients versus 20 percent on BAT achieved at least one component of the primary endpoint: hematocrit control from week 8 to 32 and/or at least a 35 percent reduction in spleen volume. A greater proportion of patients treated with ruxolitinib achieved the composite primary endpoint compared to BAT (21 percent vs 1 percent, respectively; P< .0001); 91 percent of patients in the ruxolitinib group achieving this endpoint maintained their response at week 48.
A greater proportion of patients in the ruxolitinib treatment arm had complete hematologic remission, a key secondary endpoint, when compared to the BAT arm (24 percent compared to 9 percent, P=.003). Patients treated with ruxolitinib also experienced meaningful improvements in PV-related symptoms: 49 percent, compared to 5 percent treated with BAT, had a 50 percent or greater improvement in symptom score at week 32 as measured by the 14-item MPN-SAF (Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Symptom Assessment Form). At week 32, one patient in the ruxolitinib group and six in the BAT group had a thromboembolic event.
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Do left and right even exist in Costa Rica anymore?
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The streets were filled with colors: bold stripes of red and yellow, green and white, red and blue, or just plain red, each representing one of the plethora of Costa Rica's political parties.
But in the end it was the green and white of the incumbent centrist party that prevailed in this month's presidential elections. There would be no political shakeup, no veering to the left, or surprising turns back to the right. There were hardly even political extremes in play.
In a region where political passions run deep and where the split between left and right is often deeply entrenched, Costa Rica's political nonchalance is something of an anomaly.
Academics have long debated why that is. What makes Costa Rica the so-called "Switzerland of Central America"? Why do Costa Ricans appear so cozy in the political center?
The answers, political scientists and election analysts say, are manifold: the lack of a military; a weak union movement; the inclusion of radical voices. In recent elections, candidates not from the mainstream parties moderated their views to compete.
Beyond Costa Rica's borders, one needn't look far for hard-line left-right demagoguery, and elections that contrast with Costa Rica's recent proud, euphoric political exercise. There was mayhem just north of the border when Nicaraguans voted for their mayors in 2008. In the name of the leftist Sandinistas, gangs blocked the main streets of Managua and launched homemade bombs into the air. Intimidation and violence ruled.
Perhaps most important for Costa Rica was the abolishment of the military 60 years ago in the wake of a bloody 44-day civil war. "The fact that Costa Rica doesn't have an army has enabled political and civilian forces to make the decisions," said political sociologist Carlos Carranza. That hasn't been the case for many of its neighbors, countries that have seen their share of coups, de facto regimes, dictatorships and dubious votes.
Outgoing President Oscar Arias, a free-trade advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has pressed leaders across the globe to follow Costa Rica's example and eliminate their armies or, at the very least, slash their massive defense budgets. His pitch: Throughout Latin American history, armies have done more harm than good, wielding unfettered control over their own populations. The armed oppression breeds extremism, so the argument goes.
But enduring peace is not the only reason. Neutrality requires taking bold steps to bring radicals into the discussion, which Costa Rican leaders did decades ago. Political negotiations with communist groups in the 1940s brought about such hallmarks of Costa Rica's social democracy as the labor code and guaranteed public health care.
On the right, the extremist anti-communist Movimiento Costa Rica Libre, which came about in the early 1960s, was permitted to publish articles in a newspaper and hold gatherings in downtown San Jose.
None of these groups garnered much of a following, said Carranza, a professor at University of Costa Rica and National University.


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1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. | 1 Later when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her. |
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Bon Jovi opened its two-hour-plus show in Nationwide Arena last night with You Give Love A Bad Name, Raise Your Hands and Lost Highway, hits ready-made to get the packed house rocking. Then, as if to up the ante, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi promised "We're going to play every hit you've ever known from the last 30 years."
It mattered little that the next two songs were from the band's new What About Now album, to be released on Tuesday. The energy barely slacked, even during material not already proven.
More importantly, it signaled a new direction for the band, one that sounded as if it wants to revisit its New Jersey beginnings. Because We Can, the lead single, suggested a Bruce Springsteen ballad as sung by a contemporary country hit-maker.
That's What The Water Made Me was a mature musing about Bon Jovi's roots, a heartfelt celebration of life on the shore wrapped in something like Phil Spector pop. Like the title track performed later, it received a warm reception, even though it opted for something more insightful than the standard Bon Jovi topics of partying, bad lovers and confessions of undying love.
Those were reserved for most of the rest of the show, which amply fulfilled the singer's promise. Songs such as We Got It Goin' On, Runaway and Living In Sin proved that Bon Jovi's biggest hits rely on a formula. Bad Medicine, which brought the house down at the end before the encores, sailed on the singer's high-flying lead, harmonies from guitarist Richie Sambora and the axeman's wailing solos.
Except for a couple of excursions on a runway into the audience and onto pillars that rose at the rear of the stage, Jon Bon Jovi stayed close to front and center.
As concert venues grew during the last several decades, performers adapted to connect with listeners sometimes seemingly miles away. The Rolling Stones were pioneers. Mick Jagger would have strutted and danced the entire length of last night's stage by the end of the first song.
Judging by the detail in his facial expressions, Bon Jovi likely was relying on the giant video screens to communicate with the rafters, not to mention exploit his considerable beauty. It was no surprise that the loudest singing voices heard from the crowd were female.


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19 And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he was delighted with Jacob's daughter. Now he was the most honored of all his family. | 19 The young man, who was the most honored of all his father's household, lost no time in doing what they said, because he was delighted with Jacob's daughter. |
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.- Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God's love with "boldness, humility and coherence" like Jesus.
"Let us ask the Lord to give each of us a spirit of courage and wisdom, so that in our words and actions, we may proclaim the saving truth of God's love with boldness, humility and coherence," said Pope Benedict in his remarks after the Sunday Angelus prayer.
"Jesus did not come to seek the consent of men, but to give testimony to the truth," Pope Benedict told the thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square.
"The true prophet does not obey anyone other than God and places himself at the service of truth, ready to pay in person," he added from the window of the Apostolic Palace.
He noted that "it is true that Jesus is the prophet of love, but love has its own truth."
He explained that love and truth are "two names for the same reality" and "two names of God.
The pontiff added that the Sunday liturgy echoes the words of St. Paul.
"Love does not boast, it is not puffed up with pride, it is not disrespectful, it does not seek its own interests and does not get angry," said Pope Benedict.
"It does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice over wrongdoings but rejoices with the truth," he said.
The Pope said that to believe in God is to "give up prejudices and accept the concrete face in which he has revealed himself, the man Jesus of Nazareth."
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He talked about the Sunday reading in which Jesus reads a passage of the Old Testament at a synagogue.
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Power cut at ANC conference
Comment on this storyBloemfontein - There was a power cut in the marquee where the ANC was holding the closing proceedings of its national conference on Thursday.
The electricity went out as the ANC chaplain was praying over the centenary flame.
President Jacob Zuma and other top leaders were whisked out of the tent.
Chairwoman Baleka Mbete told delegates the issue was being sorted out.
"Please sing to keep ourselves going," she said.
Delegates broke out into song.
"We are the conquerors," they sang. - Sapa
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