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NEW BATAAN, Philippines—Desperate families begged for food Sunday, days after a typhoon brought death and destruction to parts of a southern Philippine island, as the storm returned to the north of the country.
Northern areas escaped with heavy rain after the storm weakened. But scenes of hardship were everywhere in southern areas that last week felt the full fury of the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year.
Officials said 548 people are confirmed dead, most of them in the southern island of Mindanao.
Civil defense chief Benito Ramos said the number of missing had shot up to 827 from previous figures of 500 unaccounted for, after reports of more missing fishermen came in.
In the Mindanao mountain town of New Bataan, which took the brunt of the typhoon, families lined the roads holding signs begging for food.
"Have mercy on us, please donate," read one sign held by a group of ragged kids.
"We need food," read another sign displayed by a group standing amid ruined banana plantations.
Farmer's wife Madeline Blanco, 36, said her family was trying to make do while sheltering in a tent on a basketball court.
"We were given rations but it was not enough. Just rice, bread and noodles. It is not enough for me and my four children," she told AFP.
"All we can do is wait for donations. There are cars passing by and sometimes drivers give us something," she said.
Another farmer's wife, Emma Toledo, 59, complained that the relief supplies from the national government had yet to arrive.
"We have not been given anything yet. Only the local government and the village officials gave us something, just some rice, noodles and dried fish," said the mother of three.
Drivers of private vehicles also handed out donations but the lack of coordination led to more confusion.
When a truck from a local power company arrived to distribute relief supplies, it was mobbed by hungry villagers and many children were almost trampled in the chaos.
"I've been here for a long time. I am hungry and my children need food," one angry woman yelled as she pushed her way to the front.
Regional civil defense operations officer Antonio Cloma said many relief agencies, both government and non-government, were entering the area with supplies for typhoon victims.
"The government is doing its best to support the requirements for these victims," he insisted.
In the northern Philippines, the once-deadly typhoon had weakened to a tropical storm and brought downpours. But there were no reports of any floods.
"Pablo" (international code: Bopha), which once packed 210-kilometer (130-mile) per hour winds and heavy rain, had weakened with gusts of only 120 kilometres per hour, the government weather station said.
It had been headed out to the South China Sea when it made a U-turn towards the north this weekend, inititally raising fears of another disaster.
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BEd Supperclub: Like in the old time...but in a futuristic present
In a totally futurtistic stlye that could have been forseen by the designer Courege and Paco Rabane in the 60's-70's, you'll find the most trendiest restaurant of all bangkok.
Here, conventionnal tables and chairs are very few. Mattresses and oversized pillows give the custumer the opportunity to lounge... You'll eat like used to tradittional Thai villagers, or like the romans!!!
A very innovative cuisine is served (Mediterranean with asian overtones),while you listen to lounge and chillout music being mixed by a DJ.
Favorite Dish: Sunday through Thrusday 3-course meals are served (about 900bath/person + drinks).
On Fridays and Saturdays, diners are requested to arrive by 20:30 sharp, as "there is only one sitting for a special surprise 4-course menu that will be served up along with a choreographed audio-visul display".
NOTE: the chef there is Dan Ivarie, who is an award-winning chef!!!
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Bed Supperclub: Dining in bed?
I didn't eat here, just had some drinks and checked out the dance floor. Bed SupperClub is a combination of upscale restaurant, and dance club with modern and futuristic all white environment setting.
When dining, you got to take your shoes off, lay down and you're at home. Not really good for romantic dinner though becoz you may possibly lay down next to strangers. The small tables are pretty close to each other, and they're always fully book. Good for small group of friends gathering and chating, comfortable!
We paid 600 Bhat for cover charge and drink-as-much-as-you-can the whole night. It was Thursday and dance floor get crowded at around 11pm. The door man was a bit slobby, so be prepared to dress well to get through him.
Bed Supperclub: Everything's White!
From the outside, it looks like a spaceship. Gradual stairs leads u to the entrance where u pay 600 baht on a weekend to get in. Includes 2 drinks. Here u decide which way to go; left to restaurant bar where dinner and/or drinks could be had on a stretch of white daybeds with the companionship of chillout music...cool! Great for chilling out. Suitable for intimate conversations. After dark, proceed to the right and dance the night away at the main bar. When u get tired, more daybeds and another bar counter can be found upstairs. A good mix of locals and expats while i was there. The decor and architecture is something u cannot miss when in Bangkok! Good food, glorious drinks and beautiful people...What else are u expecting? Everything not cheap though. Expect to spend more here.
Favorite Dish: Dinner was over when i was there. But i tried this supper snack though. Fried calamari with king prawns. The squid in gold was both crunchy and chewy, not forgetting the huge prawns which was cooked just right. Wash it down with an ice cold Singha beer. Hmm...tasty! Period. The price? 280 baht. Totally worth it.
Bed Supperclub: Too much HYPE !!!!
Again another restaurant that I wasn't too impressed with, first of all, at the time of booking I did not know and wasn't told that there was a so called "SURPRISE" menu on weekends for 1200 bahts about $35 US dollars. The first course served was a cold cucumber soup, very simple, ok...the second course a house salad, again very simple, ok, and then for the main dish, a tenderlion pork steak, again OK. What you paying here is the ambience of being in an ultra chic bar and club, I give the food 2 thumbs down, not worth the1200 bahts in a city that you can eat soooo cheap, the food is not worth the trip here. The staff was ok, all spoke English well enough to communicate, but other wise just ok !!!! At 11:00 p.m. they open the door for the club crowd to come in, and mingle with those eating, the place gets full and the music jams!!! Come here for drinks not for the food !!!!!!
Bed Supperclub: Unique Dining Experience
This establishment is quite unique. It appears from the outside as if a tubular warehouse, but as you step inside you're transported to a surreal, white-ly decorated environment. In lieu of the usual tables there are spacious white couches and resting chairs, arranged around low coffee table-sized tables. Lights swirl around the space, and music is playing from a live DJ. The music is an ambient beat mix, and during dinner there was a dancer.
It is an exemplary environment. Far different from normal restaurants. The experience is worth the trip itself.
Favorite Dish: The atmosphere is not the only reason to visit. The restaurant features an international fusion cuisine. When I was there, we started with a tomato broth with avocado and chicken flautas, and tuna sashimi with wasabi ice. The wasabi ice was incredible; the coolness of the ice complemented the heat of the wasabi. The broth was fragrant and worked with the crispness of the flautas. Main courses were lobster tempura with a crab-avocado salad. The salad was delicious. There was a crusted lamb loin, paired with sautéed spinach and fennel-scalloped potatoes. Dessert was a trio of sorbets: kiwi, coconut, and mango. There is also a delicious chocolate tart, which was gooey inside and surrounded by a cinnamon sauce and walnut praline. The whole meal was delicious. Well prepared, balanced.
Bed Supper Club: Different Experience
When we went, it was a fixed course meal. I think 3 courses for around $40. You take your shoes off and sit on a giant bed...similar to a Sex And The City episode. The food "delivered." It wasn't just for show. Cocktails were good. They also had massage therapists roaming around to give 20 minute massages for $6 U.S. dollars. We were there on a Wednesday night so maybe it was just for that night.
Favorite Dish: The atmosphere was so cool... who cares about the food... BUT it was great.
Bed Supperclub: An Experience
Fantastic experience for Bangkok
Visit this all white bar / restaurant and step out of the congestion and pollution of everyday Bangkok.
The building is striking on its own. Walk down the street and the big white cylinder cannot fail to catch your eye.
Inside, relax on the all white beds whilst being served your dinner and drinks by attentive staff. Entertainment varies every evening apparently, but the night I visited we were entertained by a white clad lady being a spider across a large spiders web strung out across the balconies.
This venue is more about the experience rather than savouring the culinary delights (having said that the food was absolutely fine)
Make sure that you book a table in the restaurant in advance.
Bed: No need to sit up straight
Super cool place and super cool food. The service is excellent, the food is familiar but unusual (if that makes any sense) and it is not as expensive as one might expect.
Favorite Dish: Chocolate and ice cream... irresistible
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Bed Supperclub: Ultra Hip restaurant, bar and nightclub
This place is great. We went with friends for dinner and it was lovely. You need to book far in advance for a bed on weekend nights. Every week ,the chef does a new suprise menu. The dinner is a set price and has a few suprise courses. When they take your drink order, you can always tell them what you do and don' t eat. One of my friends was vegetarian and this wasn't a problem. When we were there, their menu was Cambodian fusion and was delicious! Between courses, they had models in various Thai hilltribe outfits moving through the restaurant. It's worth to come here for a drink and check out this cool space ship white on white looking restaurant. It's beautiful!
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I am planning on having surgery in late April and travelling overseas for 4 weeks in late July. Will this be sufficient time for my breasts to heal to a point where it's safe to be such a far distance from my surgeon?
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Traveling after a Breast Aumentation
That is plenty of time to recover. The magic time frame for most surgical healing is 6 weeks. After six weeks the scar tissue is strong enough to resume a normal life.
Many patients can travel, even a few days after surgery, as long as they do no lift anything heavy, Moreover, they have to understand that if a complication occurs, they will have to return for treatment.
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Traveling Just after breast augmentation is OK
You can travel within 2-4 days after your breast augmentation as long as you don't have to lift heavy suitcase.
Web reference: http://www.beautifulself.com/breastaugmentation_recovery.htm
Traveling after breast augmentation?
Ensuring adequate oral intake and mobility is a must and proper postoperative care of the surgical sites and incisions is prudent. An evaluation postoperatively as well as prior to departure is usually done to make sure that all is well for your travel back. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Travel after breast augmentation
I always encourage patients not to travel out of the area for at least three weeks after surgery. First, imagine having an infection or complication in a strange city or foreign country and trying to seek the services of a plastic surgeon there----language barriers, cost, angst, etc. There are potential risks in terms of airline cabin pressure. And, significantly, after surgery and anesthesia time, you need to give your body a rest before setting out. Air travel is notorious for spreading viruses as cabin air is recirculated. I also do not advise patients to lift heavy objects, such as suitcases, for at least 2-3 weeks postoperatively. Ground personnel no longer heft those bags as they used to in the past and I wouldn't want a patient to be lifting a bag into the overhead bins. Three months after surgery is perfectly fine and more than enough time for you to have recuperated from surgery and to be ready to enjoy a wonderful vacation.
Breast augmentation and travel
I fyou hae the surgery in April, you should be okay by July to travel and enjoy yourself provided that you do not have any healing issues.
Web reference: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com
Traveling 4 weeks after breast implant augmentation
Generally speaking, it should be safte to travel 4 weeks after breast implant augmentation as long as your procedure was uncomplicated. Strenous physical activity such as lifting a heavy suitcase may be restricted by some surgeons for a minimum of 6 weeks so plan on traveling light or having someone lift your baggage.
Web reference: http://www.bodysculptor.com/breast-surgery-chicago/
Travel after breast aug
You will have more than enough time to heal. i usually let my patients do anything they want physically after 4 weeks.Have fun.
Travel after breast augmentation
As long as your procedure goes smoothly you should have no problems traveling 4 weeks after your procedure. It is always better to plan for the worse and hope for the best following any operation. You will invest time and money into a procedure that will have life time consequences. Proper planning is a key to success. More than likely you will be fine. Good luck.
Breast Augmentation travel pass.
Traveling 4 weeks after a breast Augmentation should be no problem. Frequently we see patients from out of town and they can travel soon after the surgery.
The first few days are the most important and after a week you should be relatively problem free at one week , as far as problems that need immediate surgery.
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I am planning on having surgery in late April and travelling overseas for 4 weeks in late July. Will this be sufficient time for my breasts to heal to a point where it's safe to be such a far distance from my surgeon?"
Complications are seen in a very small minority of Breast Augmentation cases. By 2 months after surgery the vast majority of women assume normal activities. The odds are you should be well enough to travel and enjoy doing so.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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A Moroccan Road Trip Across the High Atlas
Our language is that of raised eyebrows, gasps, and nervous laughter as our mini bus driver passes bus, car, and semi-truck alike on the treacherous mountain roads that snake through the high Atlas Mountains outside of Marrakech in Morocco.
On the Road
Marrakech is a writhing stew of snake charmers, shoe shiners and street vendors purveying everything from orange juice to baby chameleons, and after six days spent wandering the latticework of alleys that is the medina, my boyfriend Steve and I decided we needed a change.
That's how we have ended up in this mini bus, hurtling at breakneck speeds on roads that should be 20 miles per hour at most, to keep up with our rigorously scheduled day.
The Touma valley is a green swathe of land stretching oasis-like into the emerald distance before muting harmoniously into the blue horizon. On either side of the palm lined stretch is the red earth of North Africa, spreading east and west like a lateral rainbow. Our guide tells us that this lush valley is where the Berber people have made their camps for centuries, using the fertile river valley raise livestock and grow olives, maize and wheat before migrating to warmer climes to re-base their camps for the winter.
cultivate argan trees, the nut of which they use to create an oil used in various cosmetics and food products. A brief stop at a roadside stall gives us a chance to sample peanut butter made from the lugubrious substance. Thick and viscous and of dubious hygienic standards, I can't imagine using anything like this on my face, but I smile politely as a young woman explains the benefits argan oil yields to one's skin.The Berber women also
Back on the road, our little bus sputters its way up to the pass, weaving through rustic mud brick villages filled with scraggly children and grizzled old men, and butcher shops displaying "dead hangy things" as Steve so delicately puts it.
As Morocco is a predominately Muslim country, every remote mountain village clinging to a cliff side is in possession of a mosque. Decorated in vivid tiles or paint and looking almost grotesquely ornate against the monochromatic landscape, the minarets reach toward the sweeping azure heavens to ensure that Allah does not forget about this dilapidated town in the Atlas Mountains.
The High Atlas
Patches of snow begin to dot the steeply rising cliffs, and suddenly the road shifts into a mere ledge hugging the side of the mountain.
A haphazardly placed guardrail, about as useful as a spoon on Alcatraz, separates the traffic from a thousand foot plummet. I ponder how long it would take a rescue team to find our smashed and mangled mini bus at the bottom of a ravine, then decide that's something best left unthought.
This road trip isn't one for the faint of heart. High in the Atlas, looking back at the valley below feels like flying, however the donkey carts and sheep herds our driver swerves to miss bring me rudely back to terra firma.
Suddenly, we stop climbing and reach a plateau, the pass Col du Tichka, which, according to the marker, rises above the earth at 2,260 meters. The descent on the other side is a circuitous, slightly nauseating route to the outskirts of the vastness of the Sahara Desert.
The Vast Sahara
On this sandy, Martian terrain we come to our first destination, the ancient village of Ait Ben Haddou. A major stop in the old overland trade route between Marrakech and Timbuktu, Ait Ben Haddou looks exactly like a movie set−and what do you know−it is.
Scores of movies have been filmed in this Berber oasis, the massive Atlas their backdrop, including scenes from Gladiator, Cleopatra, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia.
Climbing through earthen doorways, past donkey pens and small stalls displaying the wares of local artisans, we reach a small structure pronounced the castle, precariously perched on the hill in the center of the village.
The dry, arid desert stretches out in one direction and the white tops of the Atlas Mountains in the other to create a sweeping canvas of color and history that swirled into a st unning moment where the realization of being in Morocco hits me.
The place had always existed in an exotic fog on the map in my brain, but not as a living, breathing country bursting with people and camels and majestic mountains springing from the otherworldly landscape. The heavy wind and my rumbling stomach whip me out of my reverie.
After eating a meal of the traditional Moroccan fare cous cous and chicken tagine, our group wanders into a Berber women's co-op selling hand woven rugs. The simple stone building is awash with the vibrant hues of hundreds of rugs, giving it a festive feeling. A woman hunches in the corner, steadfastly working her loom, oblivious to our presence.
The guide explains that the Berber women don't just haphazardly pick a pretty design, but weave their thoughts and feelings into a carpet, each tiny symbol representing the woman's hopes and dreams.
Traditionally, the woman presents the carpet to her future husband, and in it she has woven all of her wishes for their joint future−children, a farm, stability, health−all have a specific, corresponding symbol she has strategically placed in the carpet. Promoting indigenous women by shopping for gorgeous rugs? I'm sold…especially when I discover that this Berber women's cooperative in the middle of nowhere takes Visa!
Hollywood of Morocco
Next stop, Ourzazate−a fanciful word meaning "silence" or "without sound." Our slightly maniacal driver tells us that he was born here, in the "Hollywood of Morocco." Indeed, massive movie studios dot the otherwise desolate landscape, and discarded sets lurk in wait of a new film about ancient Egypt or the crusades to be scripted.
We spot a set where parts of The Mummy were filmed and gawk appropriately.
The four hour bus ride back to Marrakech is subdued as the excitement of reaching the unknown has come and gone. Our driver still passes other cars unabashedly and the cliffs of the mountain are just as precarious, but the hair raising ride has toughened us up. So this time, when the driver overtakes a tow-truck, a smashed up tour bus it's unwieldy charge, nary an eyebrow is raised.
One day tours to the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou and Ourzazate can be arranged with myriad companies upon arrival in Morocco, or with toubkalguide.com, a reputable Morocco tour company.
Leslie Patrick is an American-born freelance writer specializing in travel, culture and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in CNN Travel, Marie Claire, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Islands, AFAR.com, and various in-flight magazines. Leslie is currently based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with her husband. Visit her website www.lesliepatrick.com.
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As I walked along the snow-covered path, I couldn't have asked for better conditions for my first visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park. Heavy snowfall overnight had blanketed the area with a frosty powder that turned the entire forest into a Japanese winter wonderland. Now, with the early-morning sunshine peeking through the branches and the forecast calling for a day of clear skies, I marveled at the beauty of the late-winter scene.
Located at the northern end of Japan's Nagano prefecture, Jigokudani Monkey Park is part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Jigokudani, which means "Hell's Valley," features steep cliffs, natural hot springs, and geothermal steam rising from cracks in the ground. Extremely cold in the wintertime, it's also a world-famous destination for tourists coming to see the park's large population of Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) in their natural habitat.
Snow Monkeys Everywhere
Jigokudani Monkey Park is where you can come to watch snow monkeys eat and play, cuddle for warmth and clean each other's fur, fight for territorial supremacy and fornicate (though not in any particular order). In the frigid winter months, this is also where you can come to see snow monkeys stay warm by sitting for long stretches in the piping hot waters of the park's natural hot springs.
Many visitors make the trip to Jigokudani to watch the snow monkeys sitting absolutely still in the barely rippling waters of the steamy springs. Peering out with their large, deeply penetrating eyes, some of the adult monkeys look as if they m ight be contemplating the way of the world, or maybe they're wondering about the state of mind of the people who come in droves to take in the scene.
Whatever it is, there's something peaceful, serene, and wise about the demeanor of these soaking monkeys.
Overall, however, there's nothing calm or quiet about a visit to Jigokudani. In addition to watching the monkeys sitting in the water, you can see many others digging through the snow for food, frolicking on the steep snow-covered slopes, shrieking and howling at one another, and engaging in an assortment of other simian activities.
Indeed, from the moment you set foot in Jigokudani Monkey Park, you'll find yourself in the midst of a raucous and vibrant simian community.
The best spots for viewing the snow monkeys are either in the hot springs or down by the river. Be forewarned, however, that the area around the hot springs gets very crowded, especially with photographers looking to capture the "perfect shot."
If you're keen on watching the monkeys from one of the prime spots around the pool, I recommend waiting for the times during the day when the monkeys climb out of the pool to eat.
Many of the people crowding around the pool leave soon afterwards, which gives you a chance to snag a prime vantage point and wait for the monkeys to return.
More than Monkeys
Many people travel to Jigokudani for the day to see the snow monkeys and then rush off to their next tourist destination. Indeed, you can visit the park fairly easily on a daytrip from Tokyo. If you're not in a rush, however, you can find plenty of other things to do in the area.
Nagano, home to the 1998 Winter Olympics, is the nearest big city to Jigokudani Monkey Park. If you're visiting in the winter, you can enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding all around the area. If you're a summer visitor, you can take advantage of the area's great hiking trails. And, regardless of the season, you'll enjoy spectacular scenery in this area known as the Japanese Alps.
For fans of Japanese "onsen" (natural hot springs), the area offers many opportunities to soak to your heart's content.
Where to Stay
An entire tourist industry has been built around the snow monkeys, which means you'll have many choices when it comes to finding hotel accommodations. Many overnight visitors stay in Yudanaka or Shibu Onsen, where you can choose from a range of modern hotels or stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn).
The quaint village of Shibu Onsen, which offers some of the closest accommodations to Jigokudani Monkey Park, features nine bathhouses, eight of which are only open to guests staying in the village.
My wife and I were fortunate to stay at Senshinkan Matsuya, a wonderful ryokan owned and operated by Tomomi and Keiko Kodama. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect base for our trip to Jigokudani Monkey Park. Not only did they offer complimentary rides to and from the trainstation in Yudanaka, but they also shuttled guests each morning to the path leading into the monkey park.
Tomomi and Keiko were extremely gracious hosts who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Keiko even prepared special Japanese meals that accommodated my severe gluten allergies. Our delicious meals at Senshinkan Matsuya were one of the highlights of our three-week trip to Japan.
Getting There
The easiest way to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park from Tokyo is by catching a bullet train (shinkansen) from Tokyo Station to Nagano (roughly a 1.5-hour ride). From there, transfer to the local train to Yudanaka (about 40 minutes). You can then take a taxi or bus or make other arrangements to get to the park or to your hotel.
Greg Roensch owns and operates a one-man editorial service company called Six String Communications. When not writing and editing for work, he writes short stories, composes quirky pop songs, and likes to travel.
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A Slow, Family Weekend in Charente, France
The Bowman clan, as we call ourselves, are a road tripping family. We're strategically based in Northern Spain for quick access into France and continental Europe. Proximity to the border allows us to satisfy road trip impulses to destinations dreamed of, but unknown.
We've sped through the French countryside on our way to Paris, Berlin or other parts, countless times. On these drives past fields and hilltop villages, I pin idyllic spots on my iPhone mapfor a future return. Reviewing the map one day, I noticed a cluster of pins in the same area: the region of Charente in Southwest France. With beautiful spring weather and a long weekend coming up, I planned the next family road trip.
If you Google Charente you'll find that geographically, it's huge. Travel websites mention a handful of larger cities with the prerequisite "must visit" cathedral or "picturesque" fishing village.
But the Google search for information about my digital map pins in the region amounted to nothing. No landmarks, no mentions of typical travel clichés like "quaint, charming or not-to-be-missed".
I found a cooking school in the area — an American chef in Charente. I sent an email to this American and decided we'd pack up and spend a long, family weekend exploring Charentes, to see what all the nothing was about.
Day 1: Charmé, restless backseaters and the American
We departed Spain early to arrive at a village named Charmé by mid-morning for our scheduled market tour and lunchtime cooking lesson.
Driving through the area I realized why I pinned it on my digital map. Green, rolling fields with geometric swaths of bright yellow flowers ran for what seemed like infinity. Winding one-lane roads flanked by tall, graceful trees led over the hills to nowhere.
The iPad battery was running low and the kids, getting progressively restless, interrupted my mental wandering. "Mom, are we there yet?" they asked. Oh, the age-old question of getting there.
Do we learn that question in preschool, along with sharing, writing our name and obediently eating all our animal cookies? "Yes, we are here!" I excitedly proclaimed. The family's reaction was underwhelming. "This is it? There's nothing here," my husband said.
Nothing? The colorful scene before us had been the subject of my children's drawings and paintings for years. Don't kids dream of sunny days, flowers and open fields? This beautiful place is something.
The mood lightened as the winding road led us up a hill, past greeting horses and into a beautiful stone village. Driving through the narrow, walled-in village was a relief to my kids and husband. It was as if the village walls held them safely like a hug, while the open space of just a few minutes earlier, created the feeling of something alien and dangerous to avoid.
Standing in front of a beautiful stone house was an impossibly tall man — the American. As we exchanged greetings, we learned that the American's name is Graham, founder of Chez Gautier Cooking School. Graham spends half the year in San Francisco as an executive chef and the other half in Charmé hosting food and cooking tours.
The tour started right away as we hurried off to the morning markets searching for the latest, local oysters, bread, cheeses and other artisan items to prepare back at what Graham lovingly called his "ruin".
Cook, eat, Repeat
A t the ruin, a beautiful but rustic, converted 16th century stable with tall post and beam ceilings, Graham guided us through food preparation. The kids would wander off to play in the field while the adults drank beer, listened to jazz and practiced at the art of chucking oysters. The girls would occasionally check back to watch us pop open the oysters, more deftly each time, hoping to spy a black pearl in one of them.
The lesson, food preparation and subsequent lunch were a treat. Delicious courses came together in a kitchen lacking state-of-the-art gadgets like crème brûlée torches or electronic bread makers. We took cues from the simple surroundings to create easy, rustic dishes.
In typical French fashion, lunch ambled on for several hours, with more and more courses prepared spontaneously after devouring the previous. The food of Charente is perfect for kids. Simple, quality ingredients like poultry, delicately flavored white flesh fish, potatoes and bread are prepared and served, free of complicated sauces and unrecognizable spices. No "I'm bored" was uttered during this slow lunch, thanks to Graham's well-timed requests for the girls to go forage for dandelion greens, wild strawberrie s or walnuts off the tree outside.
Pineau, Nazis and Bonbons
After the novelty of eating wore off, we took a long hike through the countryside. On our walk, we met Graham's neighbors, Jean Moreau and his wife, Genevieve. The Moreaus live in a large manor just a short walk from Graham's "ruin". They own most of the land and villages in the area, like modern-day French nobility.
The Moreaus invited us into their home and served us Jean'spersonal, bottled pineau, a potent wine liquor produced from the grapevines he planted 40 years ago. The girls ate chocolate bonbons politely and in typical free-roaming-child fashion, would disappear to a neighboring farm to visit the cows and livestock.
A highlight of the visit with Jean was his story of how the German town of Baustert became Charmé's sister city. Charmé and much of the region was occupied by Nazis in the early 1940s.
Although life for the villagers was oppressive and dangerous, certain Nazi soldiers were kind and kept the children and villagers safe from their more brutal Nazi comrades. Some of these surviving soldiers and their families from Baustert are guests of honor at a formal meal held in Charmé every other year.
Day 2: Aigre and Apricots
We spent the next morning in the relatively busy village of Aigre. The main road has several bakeries offering the best, oversized croissants we've ever tasted. Much to the delight of the girls, the season called for the croissants to be stuffed with large, ripe apricots that were perfectly sweet and tart.
We gave the kids some pocket change and let them explore the farmer's market while we watched from a neighboring café. The girls debated whether to buy candy, but in the end returned with handfuls of carrots and apricots for the cows and horses.
A villager suggested we see the ancient dolmens a short drive away. We made a final stop at a boutique called Chez Mathilde for local soap, jars of truffle mustards and enough condiments for any respectable chef-in-training, before driving off in search of the dolmens.
Dan Brown and a pile of Rocks
The ancient dolmens are giant rock tombs. They are notas remarkable as Stone Henge, but the kids were hooked on these mysterious, 5000 year old stone formations. Curiosity ruled as we enjoyed a sandwich picnic under a tree while the girls climbed the slabs and wondered how humans with no power equipment were able to move and assemble the giant, heavy rocks long ago.
By late afternoon, we enjoyed a sunset at the Medieval Cemetery nearby where Templar Knights are buried. Each sarcophagus has a unique sword relief carved on the stone. The children had many questions about the Knights. Years of reading Dan Brown paid off! We were able to spin a fantastical web of Templar Knight stories about wars, treasures and the Holy Grail worthy of a novel.
Day 3: The drive Home
It was unusually quiet and heavy in the car as we left the fields we trepidly arrived at some days earlier.
An hour later, our 8-year-old asked for her road trip companion, the iPad. We realized that there were no requests for wi-fi or electronics until that moment! The kids were blissfully distracted all weekend by life itself. The twice daily routine of visits to their Charentais animal friends, wandering and eating well all day, followed by nighttime legendof Templar Knights that lulled us all to sleep left us with no time for anything else.
"Well, what did you think about our roadtrip?" I asked her before she donned her headset to wander into a private electronic universe. "It was awesome, mama," she said. "Let's do nothing in France again sometime!"
Practical Information
The region of Aigre-Charmé is 40 km north of Angouleme, accessed by the N-10.
There is a varied selection of hotels and bed and breakfasts less than an hour away in the larger town of Angouleme, as well as the coastal area. For a quiet, local experience, book a gite, or home, in the traditional stone facade style, for less than $100 per night. 2 or 3 lodging options we liked:
Chatelaine bed and breakfast
Git du Pin Perdu holiday rental for 2
Les Hirondelles holiday rental for a family up to 5 people
To schedule a cooking class with Graham Gathright:
Pineau de Charentes
Pineau de Charentes, is a local wine liqueur, similar to sherry and port, made by barrel aging a blend of local grapes and cognac. The liquer will become finer the longer it is barrel aged. Pineau that is aged more than 10 years is the most sought after and is classified as tres vieux pineau.
Available as a red, white or rosé, it pairs well with sharp cheeses and foie gras. Served chilled, the Charentais will sometimes add sparkling water to create a lighter, bubbly version. Although most pineau is consumed locally, there are increasing numbers of distillers exporting it to the US.
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Cynthia Bowman is a freelance writer and global traveler with a husband, two kids and a dog in tow. She lives in Spain. Follow her travels at www.joyjournist.com
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Fun Facts About Tikal, The Mother of the Maya Kingdom
Tikal is an isolated destination in north Guatemala, the mother of all Mayan complexes to have been unearthed throughout Central and Southern America. Swathed in a forest of 550 square kilometers, isolated from any modern day civilization, a visit to this ancient archaeological site is almost as authentic as its first discovery in 1848.
Not only of historical importance, Tikal is also treasured thanks to its natural wonders, an untouched jungle inhabited by many rare Central American species. Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1979 ensures the protection of the entire 'Parque Nacional Tikal' and its insight into a World of our past. One way to get to Tikal is to rent a car in the capital and drive.
Now for some things you might not know…
Mayan Predictions
Mayan predictions did NOT depict the end of the World, just a change in peoples perspective.
The Maya dynasty comes across as an all knowing, ancient and important civilization which is why so many of us chose to believe that their calendar was able to predict the end of the world on December 21st 2012. Caught up in the flurry of our dramatic impending doom the general public failed to relate to the actual intent of the Mayan predictions, that at this time mankind would experience a shift in their thought processes.
The climax might have been a 'disappointment' but it did highlight how our own perceptions of time have been dictated by Mayan discoveries. It was they who closely watched the sun, the night sky and the movement of shadows to determine equinoxes and eventually create a calendar hauntingly similar to today's, with 364 days depicting a single year.
The Maya divided these days into 18 segments, each of them 20 days long, with a surplus of five days reserved for celebration at the closing of the year. Alongside a calendar the Maya also used the rotation of our sun and moon to determine a farming cycle, planting crops based upon a prediction of the upcoming season.
The name 'Tikal' is not the real name of this ancient Maya city.
The Maya kingdom, known Worldwide as Tikal, was actually called Yax Mutul. Its Tikal name originated from a Guatemalan newspaper who first made coverage of the site when inscriptions had yet to be distinguished. The word stuck as a true representation of the city and the surrounding jungle.
The Place of Voice
Tikal originates from the Mayan word 'ti ak'al' meaning 'the place of voice.' It is believed this phrase was originally used to describe the site due to either the sound of the
jungle that surrounded the temple or from a unique aspect of the monuments themselves.
A loud clap made directly between Templo I and Templo II (who face one another) in the central plaza releases a specific echo, a sound resembling Guatemala's iconic national bird, the Quetzal. Bizarrely, this species is not actually found in the region of Tikal as it resides in the highlands in the south.
Whether the surprising echo is a coincidence or a work of art of the Mayan's we do not know. The famous Mayan site in Mexico, Chichen Itza, was designed so that on the equinox the angle of the sun leaves a serpent shadow along the length of the staircase. It is not impossible that Tikal's central plaza also has some mysterious form of art but if so, we have no idea how it was achieved.
There is a chance you will see wild Jaguars in Tikal's National Park.
People who camp at the park or take the 4am tour do have a chance of seeing a wild Jaguar in Tikal's extensive National Park. "The jungle," our guide proudly announced "is Central America's answer to the Serengeti. It has never been logged, one of the only untouched jungle in the World."
The day prior to us a group had barely entered the park before a Jaguar cub ran out into the road, only a wise remark concerning that its mum must be nearby kept tourists from pouring out of their van.
Only 10 percent of Tikal is uncovered.
When the Maya disappeared from this great city the jungle and earth engulfed their empire, an empire that archaeologists have slowly uncovered since the mid 1800's. To this day only 10percent of the central quarters have been unearthed and are available to visitors. Rather than pushing for more and more excavation attention is now focused upon protecting the natural surroundings.
Mayan cities became wiped out from…?
Years of through research has left us with no definite answer to this question but there have been leading theories. It is well known that cities within the extensive Mayan empire fought within themselves, usually over resources, or lack of them. A continual need for water encouraged the development of, and use for, a rainwater catchment system. Nevertheless, water continued to be in demand, especially as populations overwhelmed the supply and it is theorized today that this basic of necessities is the reason Mayan's raged tribal wars and numbers declined.
Crowds at Tikal shouldn't be expected.
Waking up at three, hiking through the temples under a black sky and watching a sunrise from the parks most westerly and highest point is one way to ensure a crowd free visit. But, we were surprised to discover that even by 11 am, after we had heard the sounds of the jungle roar to life from a deep silence we were still relatively alone.
I know that the crowds do come to Tikal but during this peak season day the park felt isolated, our attention drawn to exotic animals instead of fellow tourists.
Paired toucans bounced between the dense forest canopy, flying head down due to their weighted beaks, bands of howler monkeys screeched at the blue sky, while spider monkeys, coati's and bush turkeys made a silent scavenge for food. A visit to Tikal will not only quench a thirst for temples but also for wildlife.
How to Get To Tikal
Situated in Guatemala's far north Tikal is a 9 hour bus drive from Guatemala City.
Adrenalina Tours run two buses per day that leave at either 10am or 7pm.
Due to the weaving and winding roads and occasional road blocks many people choose to fly this route. Between the airlines Tag and Avianca 4 flights a day depart Guatemala City for Flores, the flight takes 1 hour. You can also rent your own car and drive, stopping along the way since it's a long route from Guatemala City.
Where to Stay in Tikal
Three major places offer accommodation close to Tikal: Flores, El Remate and 3 lodgings within the National Park.
Flores, in the heart of Guatemala's Lake Lago Peten Itza, is the most convenient place to stay if arriving by air as it is only 20minutes away from Mundo Maya airport. Numerous accommodation options to suit any budget can be found on the island as well as plenty of restaurants and tour offices. Flores is 65km from Tikal so expect to wake up extra early if booking a sunrise tour.
32 km from Flores on the road to Tikal sits the placid village of El Remate. This is much quieter than Flores although there are still several places to stay and a few restaurants to choose from.
El Remate is loved for its idyllic sunset location on the shores of Lago Peten Itza, its closer proximity to Tikal and its budget accommodation options. Most hotel owners sell tours and onward transport.
TripAdvisor can assist with accommodation options for both Flores and El Remate.
Within the boundary of the National Park 3 non-budget accommodations options are situated 1km from Tikal's famous pyramids. These isolated resorts are surrounded by jungle and offer sunrise and sunset tours of Tikal.
Rebeca Mayoll is a freelance writer and photographer from England whose travel writing has been featured in Wanderlust and Southeast Asia Backpacker Magazine. She is the co-founder and author of straightondetour.com, a travel website with the mantra 'find your own adventure.' Promoting lesser-known destinations, independent travel and giving a humorous insight to the World of travel is what Becky does best.
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In guidebook talk, the city of Mendoza offers vibrant nightlife, internationally-suited accommodations, museums, cultural and active diversions, and a wide range of restaurants and three national parks just a day away. Delicious steaks and flowing wine at premium prices for the budget traveler makes it a good gastric go. Mendoza's craft market plaza hosts a wide range of local textiles and must-have trinkets. It also has street venders selling finger puppets.
When Finger puppets join the Merry Mendoza Crew
Several years ago I traveled to Mendoza with two friends. For the sake of this article, we will refer to these friends as "Overly-self-conscious" and "Drunk-and-invincible." Our first night in Mendoza was when "Drunk-and-invincible" and I made the greatest purchase of our young lives: finger puppets. That's when Si Po and Cheboludo joined our merry crew (you can find both on Facebook). For the rest of the night scenarios like this played out:
Cheboludo is on "Drunk-and-Invincible's" finger, feeding steak to street dogs while yelling at them about the goodness of Argentinean steak. "Overly self-conscious" is mumbling something about how we are being stereotypical Gringos. I doubt this. I can't imagine Gringos behaving like this often . . .
From the beginning, "Overly-self-conscious" did not like the puppets. If confronted about her uncharitable demeanor, "Overly-self-conscious" would argue that the puppets constant drinking and talking to dogs and store venders in a Sesame-Street-falsetto led to her disdain for them. "Drunk-and-invincible" thought that her adverse reaction pointed to something bad that happened in her childhood involving finger puppets, a cigar cutter and abuse.
Taking a Wine Tour
Wine Tours in Mendoza Province: Bad Spanish + Light Buzz = Free Wine Tasting = Embarrassed Friend
From Mendoza city you can branch out to the vineyard-filled countryside for scenic wine tours. You can rent a car and drive to them or take a bus there and rent bikes. The Maipu region offers distant vistas of the Andes and plenty of vineyards with historical origins with tour guides waiting to tell you the tale. For a small fee tours in English, French and Spanish explain how wine goes from grapes to the bottle to your blackout.
In some places the price of the tour includes a tasting. Don't make the mistake of assuming that all tours include a tasting. Shaky Spanish and me being several tastings deep, caused quite a confusion at the fifth vineyard we stopped at.
From my side of the bar, everyone was having a jolly time. We had just received a great vineyard tour it was time for the tasting to begin. There were a dozen bottles of wine, and one by one I asked to taste each.
"Overly-self-conscious", who had anxiously withdrawn from what became my private tasting, later informed me that a tasting was NOT included with the tour and helped me paint a picture of what it looked like to the Argentinean working the other side of the tasting table:
The gringo finishes his tour. He is loud. I wish him to leave. I don't like his laugh. He is drunk. I don't like that he often speaks through the finger puppet on his finger. Oh no, he approaches again!
He points to a bottle of wine and demands a taste. It is my duty to protect this wine. I could lose my job. But he does not give up. He keeps pointing and yelling words that he thinks are Spanish. He will not give up. I will give him this one last taste gratis and hope that he will then leave me alone.
Oh no, he is speaking through the finger puppet again! His two friends are ashamed of him. They have withdrawn. He is trying to speak to me in loud Argentinean slang he must have learned in a guidebook from the 80′s. Only my grandma uses words like, Macanudo.
He wants more and more. I have already given him three tastes and he just keeps pointing to more bottles, always demanding, always wanting more. He will never be sated. I will lose my job. I should have listened to my mother and become a veterinarian, with the animals, away from people — peaceful, happy.
When the Bikes Begin Falling Over
When "Drunk-and-Invincible" became vincible and her bike started to fall over with ever more regularity, it was time to call it a day. Filled with wine and exercise, we boarded a bus to return to Mendoza, but not before "Drunk-and-invincible" covered her face with ice-cream to the dismay of "Overly-Self-Conscious."
When the dust of the day had settled, steaks that seemed too delicious for the price put a cork on the day. The finger puppets rested, and the rustic, but real experience had won Mendoza three more fans, five counting the finger puppets. Buenos Aires will always attract the Gringos en masse, but for those wanting to go to Argentina´s Old West-feeling Andean valley, with places to bike to and bottles to drink, Mendoza can hook you up.
Two sites to help you rent your bikes and plan your wine tour extravaganza:
After finishing degrees in philosophy and English abroad at La Catolica Pontificia University of Valparaiso, Luke Armstrong did what any financially oblivious recent grad would do: took out a large student loan and planned to backpack from Chile to Alaska. He ended up stopping in Guatemala where he spent four years as director of the social services programs of the educational development organization Nuestros Ahijados. He is a contributor to the online travel magazine, The Expeditioner, editor of the art and humor site Rabble Rabble
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015:
"Pamper Yourself"
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Newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity or other Gluten Related Disorders?
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DuWop Lip Venom
1108 reviews
40% would repurchase
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Package Quality: 3.2
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INGREDIENTSPolyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Flavors/Aroma, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea Leaf) Extract, D&C Red #7 Lake (CI 15850).
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Age: 30-35
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There are much better (and better priced) lip-plumping products out there ::cough:: Too Faced's Lip Injection!!! ::cough::. This one was useless and overpriced, unfortunately.
on 1/21/2011 7:47:00 PM
Age: 19-24
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Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
I really like the lip venom. And let me start off by saying that someone actually asked me if i got lip injections while I wearing this, and they didn't know I was wearing it. No joke. Let me also say, though, that I already have pretty big lips. I think if you have thin, quaint little lips it won't do much for you, but if your lips already have fullness to them it will definitely enhance them. I want to try the moon venom and venom flash but many people say they're very similar and the difference isn't noticeable. Personally I LOVE the sting. I really do. I like that I can feel it working. I don't mind the smell or the taste. This product's only downfall is its size for it's price. I love the metal/paper tube it comes in but the actually gloss tube is tiny!!
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on 1/12/2011 10:35:00 PM
Age: 30-35
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Hair: Blond, Other, Other
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Meh. I have been on a life-long quest to get fuller lips.I have come to realize that nothing, short of something a plastic surgeon could do, will really change the fullness of my lips. Du Wop capitalizes on your desperation. All this stuff does is cause a localized reaction which causes some increased blood flow to the lips. It does not alter the shape or fullness of lips. Plus it burns. Save yourself some money and apply some hot sauce instead. Lol!
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I admittedly only bought this because I really liked the packaging, mostly the font used, and saw it continuously throughout my childhood. The first time I used it, it was pretty tingly and slightly numbing, but there wasn't any pain. I do like the way it makes my lips look, but it doesn't last very long. It only lasts as long as you have it on your lips and it wears very quickly. I'm not really a fan of the taste either, but it's easy to ignore. It should be noted that your lips should be completely bare and even freshly washed to get the best affect. It give my lips the most glossiest finish and looks very nice, but know that after this product rubs off and the lip swelling goes away this totally dries out your lips. Also, be aware this product works by causing an allergic reaction on your lips, so the first time you use it try a very small amount.
on 12/30/2010 2:08:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Ow!!! Maybe I'm a baby, but this one really hurts my poor lips (which are basically in a perpetual state of chapped dryness). Plus it makes my lips so pigmented (due to the stinging and burning), which I do not like. Its plumping powers are not much IMO. I really haven't found a plumper I've liked, except for MAC plushglasses, which really don't do much for plumping.. They're just nice colors and textures. If you don't mind the lip irritation and you're okay with only a subtle increase of plumpness, this could definitely work.
on 12/22/2010 2:33:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Best for: Vamping up bare lips (esp. for a sexy lingerie session in the bedroom).
Not for: Sensitive or allergy-prone skin; Layering over lipstick or other lip products.
on 12/19/2010 12:04:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Black
plumps nicely.
on 12/13/2010 3:21:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
you can get the same effect by rubbing your lips with hot peppers or tiger balm! immediate burn caused me to start rubbing it off like crazy. the burn didn't go away easily so i panicky rubbed balm onto my lips and wiped it off. try tiger balm! it is cheaper but will do the same or better. hey, it has menthol to cool down the lips!
on 11/30/2010 4:40:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I tried this product at Sephora and I remember as soon as I put this on, I felt a little tingle which turned into monstrous burn and tingle in a few seconds.
It was to the point where I started rubbing it off frantically cuz of the pain.
The end result was it plumped up my lips unevenly which was hillarious and my lips turned bright pink due to the irritation it caused. So it did make my lips look like I had some weird allergy or was bitten by a bee. dont know if thats good or bad.
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M. 2Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", and that they will not be tested? 3We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false. 4Do those who practise evil think that they will get the better of Us? Evil is their judgment! 5For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming and He hears and knows (all things). 6And if any strive (with might and main), they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation. 7Those who believe and work righteous deeds,- from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them, and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds. 8We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return to me, and I will tell you (the truth) of all that ye did. 9And those who believe and work righteous deeds,- them shall We admit to the company of the Righteous. 10Then there are among men such as say, "We believe in Allah"; but when they suffer affliction in (the cause of) Allah, they treat men's oppression as if it were the Wrath of Allah! And if help comes (to thee) from thy Lord, they are sure to say, "We have (always) been with you!" Does not Allah know best all that is in the hearts of all creation? 11And Allah most certainly knows those who believe, and as certainly those who are Hypocrites. 12And the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Follow our path, and we will bear (the consequences) of your faults." Never in the least will they bear their faults: in fact they are liars! 13They will bear their own burdens, and (other) burdens along with their own, and on the Day of Judgments they will be called to account for their falsehoods. 14We (once) sent Noah to his people, and he tarried among them a thousand years less fifty: but the Deluge overwhelmed them while they (persisted in) sin. 15But We saved him and the companions of the Ark, and We made the (Ark) a Sign for all peoples! 16And (We also saved) Abraham: behold, he said to his people, "Serve Allah and fear Him: that will be best for you- If ye understand! 17"For ye do worship idols besides Allah, and ye invent falsehood. The things that ye worship besides Allah have no power to give you sustenance: then seek ye sustenance from Allah, serve Him, and be grateful to Him: to Him will be your return. 18"And if ye reject (the Message), so did generations before you: and the duty of the messenger is only to preach publicly (and clearly)." 19See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly that is easy for Allah. 20Say: "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation; so will Allah produce a later creation: for Allah has power over all things. 21"He punishes whom He pleases, and He grants Mercy to whom He pleases, and towards Him are ye turned. 22"Not on earth nor in heaven will ye be able (fleeing) to frustrate (his Plan), nor have ye, besides Allah, any protector or helper." 23Those who reject the Signs of Allah and the Meeting with Him (in the Hereafter),- it is they who shall despair of My Mercy: it is they who will (suffer) a most grievous Penalty. 24So naught was the answer of (Abraham's) people except that they said: "Slay him or burn him." But Allah did save him from the Fire. Verily in this are Signs for people who believe. 25And he said: "For you, ye have taken (for worship) idols besides Allah, out of mutual love and regard between yourselves in this life; but on the Day of Judgment ye shall disown each other and curse each other: and your abode will be the Fire, and ye shall have none to help." 26But Lut had faith in Him: He said: "I will leave home for the sake of my Lord: for He is Exalted in Might, and Wise." 27And We gave (Abraham) Isaac and Jacob, and ordained among his progeny Prophethood and Revelation, and We granted him his reward in this life; and he was in the Hereafter (of the company) of the Righteous. 28And (remember) Lut: behold, he said to his people: "Ye do commit lewdness, such as no people in Creation (ever) committed before you. 29"Do ye indeed approach men, and cut off the highway?- and practise wickedness (even) in your councils?" But his people gave no answer but this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of Allah if thou tellest the truth." 30He said: "O my Lord! help Thou me against people who do mischief!" 31When Our Messengers came to Abraham with the good news, they said: "We are indeed going to destroy the people of this township: for truly they are (addicted to) crime." 32He said: "But there is Lut there." They said: "Well do we know who is there: we will certainly save him and his following,- except his wife: she is of those who lag behind!" 33And when Our Messengers came to Lut, he was grieved on their account, and felt himself powerless (to protect) them: but they said: "Fear thou not, nor grieve: we are (here) to save thee and thy following, except thy wife: she is of those who lag behind. 34"For we are going to bring down on the people of this township a Punishment from heaven, because they have been wickedly rebellious." 35And We have left thereof an evident Sign, for any people who (care to) understand. 36To the Madyan (people) (We sent) their brother Shu'aib. Then he said: "O my people! serve Allah, and fear the Last Day: nor commit evil on the earth, with intent to do mischief." 37But they rejected him: Then the mighty Blast seized them, and they lay prostrate in their homes by the morning. 38(Remember also) the 'Ad and the Thamud (people): clearly will appear to you from (the traces) of their buildings (their fate): the Evil One made their deeds alluring to them, and kept them back from the Path, though they were gifted with intelligence and skill. 39(Remember also) Qarun, Pharaoh, and Haman: there came to them Moses with Clear Signs, but they behaved with insolence on the earth; yet they could not overreach (Us). 40Each one of them We seized for his crime: of them, against some We sent a violent tornado (with showers of stones); some were caught by a (mighty) Blast; some We caused the earth to swallow up; and some We drowned (in the waters): It was not Allah Who injured (or oppressed) them:" They injured (and oppressed) their own souls. 41The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the spider's house;- if they but knew. 42Verily Allah doth know of (every thing) whatever that they call upon besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise. 43And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, but only those understand them who have knowledge. 44Allah created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): verily in that is a Sign for those who believe. 45Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do. 46And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say, "We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)." 47And thus (it is) that We have sent down the Book to thee. So the People of the Book believe therein, as also do some of these (pagan Arabs): and none but Unbelievers reject our signs. 48And thou wast not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book came), nor art thou (able) to transcribe it with thy right hand: In that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted. 49Nay, here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those endowed with knowledge: and none but the unjust reject Our Signs. 50Ye they say: "Why are not Signs sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The signs are indeed with Allah: and I am indeed a clear Warner." 51And is it not enough for them that we have sent down to thee the Book which is rehearsed to them? Verily, in it is Mercy and a Reminder to those who believe. 52Say: "Enough is Allah for a witness between me and you: He knows what is in the heavens and on earth. And it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish (in the end). 53They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment (for them): had it not been for a term (of respite) appointed, the Punishment would certainly have come to them: and it will certainly reach them,- of a sudden, while they perceive not! 54They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment: but, of a surety, Hell will encompass the Rejecters of Faith!- 55On the Day that the Punishment shall cover them from above them and from below them, and (a Voice) shall say: "Taste ye (the fruits) of your deeds!" 56O My servants who believe! truly, spacious is My Earth: therefore serve ye Me - (and Me alone)! 57Every soul shall have a taste of death in the end to Us shall ye be brought back. 58But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness - to them shall We give a Home in Heaven,- lofty mansions beneath which flow rivers,- to dwell therein for aye;- an excellent reward for those who do (good)!- 59Those who persevere in patience, and put their trust, in their Lord and Cherisher. 60How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah who feeds (both) them and you: for He hears and knows (all things). 61If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to his Law), they will certainly reply, "Allah". How are they then deluded away (from the truth)? 62Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He gives) to whichever of His servants He pleases; and He (similarly) grants by (strict) measure, (as He pleases): for Allah has full knowledge of all things. 63And if indeed thou ask them who it is that sends down rain from the sky, and gives life therewith to the earth after its death, they will certainly reply, "Allah!" Say, "Praise be to Allah!" But most of them understand not. 64What is the life of this world but amusement and play? but verily the Home in the Hereafter,- that is life indeed, if they but knew. 65Now, if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah, making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but when He has delivered them safely to (dry) land, behold, they give a share (of their worship to others)!- 66Disdaining ungratefully Our gifts, and giving themselves up to (worldly) enjoyment! But soon will they know. 67Do they not then see that We have made a sanctuary secure, and that men are being snatched away from all around them? Then, do they believe in that which is vain, and reject the Grace of Allah? 68And who does more wrong than he who invents a lie against Allah or rejects the Truth when it reaches him? Is there not a home in Hell for those who reject Faith? 69And those who strive in Our (cause),- We will certainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with those who do right. 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Wingnut Bryan Fischer Accuses Obama Of Using MH17 Tragedy To 'Normalize Homosexuality'
Wingnut Bryan Fischer has accused Barack Obama of using the MH17 tragedy to "advocate for the normalization of sexual deviancy," reports On Top Magazine.
Referring to those on MH17 who were on their way to the AIDS 2014 conference in Australia, Obama said:
"In this world today, we shouldn't forget that in the midst of conflict and killing, there are people like these. People who are focused on what can be built, rather than what can be destroyed. People who are focused on how they can help people they've never met…[the United States] is going to continue to stand for the basic principle that people have a right to live as they choose, that nations have the right to determine their own destiny, and that when terrible events like this occur, the international community stands on the side of justice and on the side of truth."
However Fischer, head of hate group the American Family Association, told his Focal Point radio listeners that the president was using the tragedy "to advance the normalization, the legitimization, of homosexuality. President Obama politicizes this event to turn it into an opportunity to advocate for the normalization of sexual deviancy."
This tragedy IS being used as an opportunity. I think we can see for ourselves who the opportunist is and it isn't the president.
Posted by: Hey Darlin' | Jul 22, 2014 8:50:55 AM
He's going to be howling at the moon soon.
Posted by: Mike in the Tundra | Jul 22, 2014 8:52:17 AM
Crazy Religious Freak Fixates on Gay Stuff....AGAIN!
Posted by: johnny | Jul 22, 2014 8:56:55 AM
Think about it: Without gay people, this guy wouldn't have a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
We have such POWER!!!! Wooooooo....
Posted by: johnny | Jul 22, 2014 8:58:43 AM
So why are you so obsessed with homosexuals Bryan? Some might say you are trying to hide something.
Posted by: John Normile | Jul 22, 2014 9:01:11 AM
They just can't grasp the fact that most of the people with HIV are not only straight but the majority are straight women. And that someone researching AIDS is not necessarily gay. Most are not.
Posted by: houndentenor | Jul 22, 2014 9:04:55 AM
I know that Mr. Fisher is one of the biggest homophobes, but even for him, these current comments hit a low....The total lack of respect to those who died and their loved ones is beyond the pale...I think that Mr. Fisher has gay sex on his mind more than the gay men he loathes....and as far as being a Christian, Mr. Fisher's words do not match his supposed religious bent....his behavior and words are NOT Christian
Posted by: Bernie | Jul 22, 2014 9:08:55 AM
Someone needs to put him in for mandatory 72 hour observation in a mental ward!
Posted by: David | Jul 22, 2014 9:12:28 AM
Earthquakes. Floods. Hurricanes. Typhoons. Tornadoes. And now the downing of MH-17? Is there no end to what disasters these freaks will try to tie to us gays?
Posted by: Phoenix Justice | Jul 22, 2014 9:20:00 AM
What is wrong with these people? Seriously!? This is an international tragedy that has a chance of sparking a world war and these jack-sses are on the side lines throwing stones. So much for national unity in the face of an international crisis. It would be nice if these people actually rooted for America once.
Posted by: Mike | Jul 22, 2014 9:34:00 AM
This man is filth -- to use this tragedy to advance his hate-filled agenda goes further than just being a lunatic. It is actually a disservice to the mentally ill to compare them to this little Hitler. He is totally evil. But I guess we all already knew that.
Posted by: Kit | Jul 22, 2014 9:36:42 AM
Next he'll be saying that the sun coming up in the morning is due to the homosexual agenda. He's about nine cents short of a dime.
Posted by: Jack M | Jul 22, 2014 9:43:58 AM
OMG, he has to connect everything with homosexual???
Posted by: Moniker | Jul 22, 2014 10:09:24 AM
Why not? He has been wholly successful at normalizing hate!
Posted by: ToThePoint | Jul 22, 2014 10:24:14 AM
Fischer has a bigger audience in the gay blogosphere than he does in the real world. Could we maybe stop paying attention to this no account nobody?
Posted by: jason MacBride | Jul 22, 2014 10:26:10 AM
I absolutely can't stomach the words spewed by this utterly vile man. He is hate, he is evil.
Posted by: Hawthorne | Jul 22, 2014 10:27:49 AM
And his use of religion to promote hate is the REAL perversion. God would not be happy about his name being used in vain to judge.....so this cretin should be one of the first cast into the hellfire. Good riddance!
Posted by: ToThePoint | Jul 22, 2014 10:28:04 AM
And, anyway, why are the self-righteous so worried about the end of the world. That means they will be going to heaven (in their minds) and will be forever without concern or worry and will have everything they will ever need to be happy for eternity sooner than later. You know, the life everlasting where no one wants for anything, are pain-free and age-free? Seems like they would be pushing for the end to get to their own "Garden of Eden".
Posted by: ToThePoint | Jul 22, 2014 10:33:27 AM
Fischer is trying to protect his good Christian buddy Putin...
AFA's BRYAN FISCHER (10/9/2013): [Putin] the lion of Christianity, the defender of Christian values, the president that's calling his nation back to embracing its identity as a nation founded on Christian values. To ever think we would get to the day that Russia would be more advanced spiritually than the United States. I mean, it's just staggering to see what is happening to this country.
Posted by: CB | Jul 22, 2014 10:50:52 AM
Is it really necessary for Towleroad to constantly report on the mumblings of certain people, whose family members have regrettably failed to place them into a secure lunatic asylum.
Posted by: StevyD | Jul 22, 2014 10:51:29 AM
Bryan Fischer really makes me wish I believed in hell, because no one is more deserving to spend an eternity there.
Posted by: Mark Alexander | Jul 22, 2014 11:01:53 AM
Just when I think Fishy can't get any crazier, he cranks up the insanity to 14.
Posted by: FuryOfFirestorm | Jul 22, 2014 11:07:39 AM
I don't understand what one has to do with the other. Maybe that is the point...nothing.
Posted by: JEFF YORK | Jul 22, 2014 1:13:47 PM
Bryan Fischer is no doubt paid a lot simply because very few people could deliver those lines while keeping a straight face.
Posted by: Bill | Jul 22, 2014 7:02:42 PM
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To judge by the crowd that had jammed into the Dion Center, the DLC slime hasn't worked here, and might actually backfire, bringing in more Dean votes. Dean said his hero was Harry Truman, who desegregated the armed services and had the courage to stand up to the Republican right and recall General Douglas MacArthur as supreme commander in the Pacific during the Korean War. MacArthur was and remains one of the icons of the Republican right. At that time the right was torn by isolationist desires and a desire to go to war against the Chinese.
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Dean entered the jammed auditorium on a bitterly cold New Hampshire day in an affable mood. His shirt sleeves were rolled up, and his speech was that of a confident politicannot the harried, testy figure almost gleefully pictured in the mainstream press. He spoke knowledgeably about a range of subjects, from health care, which as a doctor he may know best, to foreign trade and Iraq. Attacks from the right-wing press hunkered down in the Fox Washington TV studio notwithstanding, Dean did not shy away from discussing 9-11, and promised as a first act of his presidency to rescind every single one of Bush's executive orders pertaining to the environment. On Iraq, he said: "I think the Iraqi people would like a democracy. The problem is we've spent $160 billion and lost 500 lives because President Bush didn't like Saddam Hussein."
The Dean who appeared here today bears no resemblance to the Dean portrayed in the press as a candidate who flip-flops from one political issue to another, a blueblood with a Commie streak who summers in East Hampton and wouldn't know a working stiff if he met one. Dean is about as moderate as they come. You left Dion wondering if this was the same man depicted in the fevered reporting of the general press.
Additional reporting: Ashley Glacel
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