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Agricultural reports are casualties of the federal government shutdown, making decisions on when to sell crops and livestock a challenge for farmers.
Marketing decisions have suddenly become riskier for farmers who depend on weekly data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The departments National Agriculture Statistics Service has stopped releasing reports on supply and demand, exports and prices on its website. Websites including past information also have been closed.
Sackets Harbor dairy farmer Ronald C. Robbins said the absence of information has added an element of uncertainty to marketing decisions now under consideration at his 950-cow farm. Without up-to-date national data, he said, it will be harder to decide when to sell the operations corn, soybeans, wheat and milk.
We rely on those supply-demand and acreage reports that come out weekly, Mr. Robbins said.
This month, for example, Mr. Robbins will not have access to a milk-production report for the month of September. That report would have shed light on when milk could be marketed at the best price. If the market looks promising, the farm sometimes will establish forward contracts in which milk is sold in advance.
If we see export numbers down and supply coming up because theyre increasing production, well (conclude) the prices are going to drop and sell now, Mr. Robbins said. But if we see strong export numbers and low production numbers, we should probably sit tight because the price of milk will be rising.
Instead of relying on USDA data, farmers like Mr. Robbins will be compelled to find that information from other industry sources. Although Mr. Robbins said farmers arent overly concerned now, they will be if the shutdown persists for a few more weeks.
It will start to be problematic because of the information we depend on wont be collected, he said. It will be hard to regenerate.
Data collected on crops and weather in Jefferson County, for instance, could not be sent Monday to the USDA by Michael E. Hunter, field crops expert for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Nationwide, a plethora of experts like Mr. Hunter were forced to withhold information from the USDA.
On a county basis, we report data and it goes into a clearinghouse to be compiled into a progress report, Mr. Hunter said. So this week, no ones going to be able to see what percent of the corn crop is harvested.
Farmers in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties also have been affected by the closure of the USDAs local farm services agencies based in Watertown, Lowville and Canton. They cant apply for new loans, sign up for government programs or receive checks for programs in which theyre already enrolled. Some farmers were awaiting government funding to be replenished at the start of the fiscal year, in October, to receive checks they are owed, said Peggy L. Murray, farm business management educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County.
But the shutdown has meant theyll need more patience.
A lot of farmers were waiting to get some type of loan, because the money runs out toward the end of the year, Mrs. Murray said. Theyre now in a standstill too, because they cant get their loan. If they were waiting to buy crops or cattle, theyre not going to do that.
For the most part, Rodman livestock farmer Stephen G. Winkler has managed to avoid effects of the shutdown. The owner of Lucki 7 Livestock Co., an operation that raises beef cattle, hogs and poultry, already has established prices for beef and pork that will be sold through 2014. Prices usually are negotiated six months in advance.
But if I want to replace steers or beef cattle, its going to be hard to predict prices without reports from the USDA, Mr. Winkler said.
Last week, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange reported that it would temporarily suspend calculation and distribution of its hog and feeder-cattle price indexes, due to a shortage of market data. Those indexes, used to set prices for animals, are compiled based on USDA data.
Useful agricultural data still is being released by other national media outlets during the shutdown, Mr. Winkler said. For example, on Monday, a program called AgriTalk on Rural Radio a satellite radio station on Sirius XM reported the national percentages of corn and soybean crops that were harvested.
Individuals are still going out and collecting this information for private companies, so farmers can stay on top of it, Mr. Winkler said. Over the short term, I dont think a whole lot of farmers are worried, because we can still get this information on satellite radio and TV. For the next 30 days well be OK, but after that its going to be hard to predict prices.
Another indirect problem caused by the shutdown which Mr. Winkler said he is more concerned about is the passage of a federal farm bill.
Mr. Winkler said the frenzied debate in Congress over the shutdown could hamper focus on the legislation, which must be approved by the end of the year. The shutdown arrived just as the farm bill expired, but Congress has until the end of the year to retroactively approve legislation. Fall crops now being harvested are still eligible for farm subsidies.
As long as Washington is shut down, that means the farm bill is put in the backseat, Mr. Winkler said. The focal point right now is universal health care, and somewhere in the middle is the farm bill.
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Overview
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a type of urinary incontinence causing involuntary loss of bladder control and the urge to urinate. This is usually caused by abnormal contractions of the muscles of the urinary bladder (mainly detrusor muscle), resulting in a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate (called urinary urgency) with or without actual leakage of urine, even thought only small amounts of urine may be in the bladder.
Overactive bladder may also be associated with frequent urination (urinary frequency) and nighttime urination (nocturia). OAB is not the only cause for these symptoms; other possibilities include urinary tract infection, diabetes, medication use such as diuretics (water pills), prostate disease, bladder tumors, or interstitial cystitis (causing pelvic pain, urinary frequency, and urgency).
Another type of urinary incontinence is called stress incontinence, which results from weakness of the sphincter and other structures designed to keep urine from leaking out of the bladder. Furthermore, overflow incontinence results from accumulation of excessive amounts of urine in the bladder.
Overactive bladder can happen at any age, but it is most common in the elderly population. Recent surveys have suggested a prevalence of 10%-20% in the population over 40 years of age with similar numbers in men compared to women. It is worth mentioning, however, that men tend to develop this condition later in life than do women.
Even though overactive bladder is a benign condition, it impacts the quality of life of those who suffer from it. Fear and embarrassment from urinary urgency and incontinence in public and among family and friends may result in social isolation, guilt, depressive symptoms, and intimacy issues. Family members of the elderly with OAB are often dealt the burden of assisting their loved ones with toileting, cleaning, hygiene, and personal distress.
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Recap | BoxscoreWomen's tennis tops Western Ky. in home opener
Saturday, January 28, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Lipscomb women's tennis team picked up its first win of the season on Friday night with a 6-1 victory over Western Kentucky at Whitworth Country Club in Nashville.
"Looking back at the matches this evening, you can certainly tell by the reflection of the scores our players were much more comfortable competing since their season openers," head coach Andrew Harris said. "Having our women come out and play with the amount of resolve and fortitude will hopefully serve well heading into the UTC match (Saturday)."
The Lady Bison took a quick 1-0 lead when they picked up the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles.
Senior Elizabeth Keevil and freshman Jenny Borck defeated Carolina Barboza and Alex Crofford at No. 2 by a score of 8-6, while seniors Danielle Hansen and Samantha Bowman took down Madeline Phillips and Morgan Freeman at No. 3 8-5.
The Lady Bison's only doubles loss came at No. 1, where junior Alyssa Bellini and freshman Deahna Welcher fell to Monta Reinfelde and McKinley Mason in a tie-breaker, falling 9-8 (7-4).
With a 1-0 lead, the Lady Bison tacked on five more singles wins to close the match with a 6-1 victory.
Welcher easily took down Mason at No. 2, winning 6-1, 6-2, while Borck recorded a win at No. 3, defeating Barboza 6-3, 6-0.
Keevil posted a solid 6-1, 6-1 win over Crofford at No. 4. At No. 5, Hansen defeated Phillips 6-2, 6-2, while Bowman closed out the match with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Freeman at No. 6.
Bellini posted Lipscomb's only loss with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Reinfelde at No. 1.
The win evens the Lady Bison's record to 1-1 for the season.
The Lady Bison travel across state later today to take on Chattanooga at 6 pm.
Bellini & Welcher vs Reinfelde & Mason WKU 9-8 (7-4)
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Poverty. It's the excuse for nearly every government spending program. Help the poor. Tax the Rich. Get the One Percent. How dare they get so wealthy while everyone else suffers!
And what is the preferred way to eliminate poverty? Redistribution of wealth. It is the force behind the Occupy Wall Street movement, Agenda 21 and its Social Justice schemes, nearly every poverty program of the Federal government, and even most charitable poverty programs.
These schemes are all the same. Take money from the producers and give it to the non-producers. Yet, as billions of dollars are taken for the "cause," poverty steadily increases. If one truly wants to help eliminate poverty, perhaps it's time to rethink the process. To start, ask the question — why are some nations (and individuals) wealthy and others so poor?
There are many efforts underway to focus attention on world poverty. In a world of massive government spending that is supposed to be used to help the poor, the statistics on global poverty are staggering. According to the United Nations Millennium Project, there are currently 1.2 billion people living in poverty. Fifty thousand deaths per day occur worldwide as a result of poverty. Every year more than 10 million children die of hunger and preventable diseases. More than half of the world's population lives on less than $2 per day and 800 million people go to bed hungry every night.
To combat the situation, there are massive efforts underway, from churches and charitable organizations to local, state, federal, and international government programs designed to eradicate poverty. Billions of dollars in foreign aid have been distributed to countries around the world to help feed the poor. Poverty reduction targets have been set. International goals have been announced. Deadlines have been determined. Agreement has been reached by every national leader that poverty must be eradicated.
There are faith-based programs designed to feed the children; education programs designed to create awareness of poverty and starvation; corporate programs designed to enhance global development, which would help to create business or bring existing corporations into nations to provide jobs; and government programs designed to build hospitals, schools, and improve healthcare and education. Charitable contributions and government money, either from the local level or through foreign aid, are the main source of funds for these efforts.
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Has your dog been biting off more than he can chew with traditional bully sticks? Give him the same satisfying chew, only now in a gentler form with Only Natural Pet Easy Chew Bully Sticks!
Why Your Dog Deserves Easy Chew Bully Sticks
Only Natural Pet Easy Chew Bully Sticks are 100% natural organ meat from grass fed, free range cattle. They're completely digestible, low in fat, high in protein and a satisfying chew for every dog in your life. Easy Chew Bully Sticks are a unique addition to our bully stick line for a variety of reasons:
Along with all these unique benefits, Easy Chew Bully Sticks still feature our amazing quality:
Our Easy Chew Bully Sticks are inspected and approved by USDA/FDA and national food inspection authorities. They come from free-range Brazilian cattle that are grass-fed without growth hormones or any other unnatural additives commonly used with feed lot cattle.
Did you know that our bully sticks and other natural dog chews are much healthier than rawhide chews?
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Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 83%Crude Fat (min) 1%Crude Fiber (max) 1%Moisture (max) 15%
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By Michelle
from Detroit, MI
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Comments about Only Natural Pet Easy Chew Bully Sticks:
Finally, something my puppy will chew besides stuffed animals! I've tried every type of bone there is, I mean EVERY, and there are only two types that my puppy will chew on. 1. Raw bones that can only be eaten outside and give him a stomach ache if I don't take it away fast enough. 2. THESE! I kept worrying about his teeth since he wasn't really chewing on anything, but these easy chews are great. I will be getting many more!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By re re
from mid atlantic
Have tried several different ones but like these the best.
My Chihuahua Mix Loves These!
By R
from Los Angeles, CA
I use these to entertain and occupy my Chihuahua-Jack Russell Terrier mix whom I take to the office nearly daily. They are less of a choking hazard than rawhide and she loves them better than any other chewy-treat. She usually only chews half a stick at a time. They seem to keep her teeth clean. But they may be caloric, so if your dog is overweight, you may need to limit them.
New favorite!
By 3doggirl
from Seattle, WA
These bully sticks are one of a few that my 10 year old Mini Aussie enjoys, as most other bullies are too hard or too thick. (The other she likes are the 4" bullies, also purchased from ONP). She is able to finish one in an evening and not spend her time guarding an unfinished bully from my other Aussies. Thanks for providing a product for senior dogs with small mouths!
I will buy this product again
By Biggie-Boy
from Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
a healthy reward
Not soft, sharp edges
By Barbara J.
from Quakertown, PA
I purchased these for my six-pound Chihuahua which I feed a RAW diet.The sticks had sharp brittle ends/edges and I had to use a metal rasp to round the edges and ends. Had I not filed the sharp ends and edges, they would have caused his mouth to bleed. For a larger dog [mouth] it might not be a problemMy Chi immediately took to them, but I did hear some crunching, so they weren't totally soft. Once he got really chewing on them, they softened. Unlike other chews, I don't find him gulping or trying to swallow the last whole piece.There wasn't any smell or stain on his mouth or the carpet.I'm going to answer "yes" if I would recommend this to a friend, but only after telling them about the dry, sharp ends that need to be filed.
Good chewie for a small to medium dog
By ND
from NYS
Was great for the Shelties as they are soft chewers, lasted a good long time. Would not recommend for an aggressive chewer.
My 3 whippets love these bully sticks.
By gail girl
from Virginia Beach, Va
The only time I give my dogs any type of bone is when I know I will be near them in case of choking. These bully bones are easy to chew, easily digestible, and my dogs love them. I typically use them as a treat and a way to tire them out a little.
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Different than the 12" easy chew bullys
By Riley's mom
from Florida
I have ordered the 12" easy chew bully sticks in the past and was very happy with them. I ordered the 6" and was very disappointed. Instead of the nice chewy bully sticks I was expecting, these virtually crumbled into a nasty mess as soon as my dog started chewing them. They stunk and he walked away from them. I will not order these again.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Not chewy at all
By Booboo's Mom
from Anaheim, CA
I was expecting a soft, chewy bully stick and was disappointed that they were crunchy. More like jerky than bully stick.
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3. "Be With You"-[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Enrique Iglesias[/lastfm]
Handsome Latin lover, Enrique Iglesias, hasn't really aged a bit in twelve years. He also pretty much sings the same kind of songs and wears very similar outfits. Wait, maybe Present Enrique is a cyber-clone of Past Enrique. We'll have to see if Future Enrique starts to look about twenty or his mole comes back.


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Spicy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
(Makes about 6 servings, Recipe created by Kalyn using this spice mix for sweet potatoes from Epicurious.com.)
3 lb. orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes, often called yams in U.S. stores)
2 T olive oil
non-stick spray for crockpot
2 tsp. sweet potato spice mix (see below)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
sea salt to taste (I used a sea salt grinder)
Sweet Potato Spice Mix (grind herbs together with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, then mix in salt)
2 T ground coriander
1 T ground fennel
1 T dried oregano
1 T Aleppo Pepper (or use a smaller amount of cayenne pepper)
2 T kosher salt
Spray inside of Crockpot slow cooker with non-stick spray or olive oil. (I used a 3.5 quart crock pot for this recipe.) Put sweet potatoes in crockpot and cook on high, stirring a couple of times so they don't stick or get too browned on the bottom.
Sweet potatoes are done when they're completely softened and fragrant, about 3 hours. Mash slightly if desired, and season to taste with fresh ground black pepper and sea salt. Serve hot.
Make Ahead Tips: Sweet potatoes can be cut and mixed with olive oil and seasoning earlier in the day. Cooked sweet potatoes could be kept in the crockpot on low or warm for a few hours if needed.
South Beach Suggestions:
Sweet potatoes like this would be a great option for phase 2 or 3 of the South Beach Diet or other low-glycemic eating plans.
More Holiday-Worthy Recipes for Sweet Potatoes:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly, check ingredients.)
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onion, Rosemary, and Parmesan
Olive Oil, Carmelized Onion, and Sage Mashed Sweet Potatoes from Food Blogga
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska
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While there are many classic movies and television shows that portray the fifties, one of our favorite examples is 1998's Pleasantville. Between the superb casting, amazing cinematography, and tongue-in-cheek send up of the nuclear family, it's become one of our favorite flicks. However, we also strongly suspect that our affinity for this film has a lot to do with the iconic and slightly ironic take on fifties fashion: wholesome, kitschy, and playful without being overtly sexy. Yes, the letterman jackets and poodle skirts make appearances (we recommend leaving these styles in the past), but the great gingham garments, meticulously adorned cardigans (very Doris Day), and beautiful dresses complete with the New-Look silhouette could have been plucked from the spring runways. The past is present for designers like Nicole Farhi and Michael Kors, who both riff on this bygone era in their S/S 09 collections which further influenced us to present today's edition of Currently Channeling: Pleasantville.For those of you who missed the movie, let us provide you with a quick run-down. Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon play David and Jennifer, your typical 21st-century high-school siblings immersed in pop culture. While Jennifer prefers to spend her evenings running with a fast crowd and watching MTV, David would rather lose himself in the innocent Leave It To Beaver-esque program, Pleasantville. When a strange electrician mysteriously appears to fix a broken remote, the two are accidentally transported into their television set, and discover that they are trapped in the stereotypical Father Knows Best 1950's family sitcom. Unable to get home, they must assume the roles of Bud and Mary Sue, the son and daughter of George and Betty Parker (played by William H. Macy and Joan Allen, respectively). They accidentally, then intentionally, expose the Pleasantville residents to art, music, and the counterculture revolution, and ignite the curiosity and passion of an entire town, irrevocably changing the Pleasantville universe from a monochromatic and conservative community into a Technicolor parallel world.
While this cinematic gem about transformation is poignant and moving, to be sure, it is also a visual feast. (It's no wonder that the film was nominated for best art direction and costume design.) Of course, as fashion-philes, we are partial to the clothing worn by the two main female characters, Betty and Mary Sue Parker. Today, we have gathered a swell selection of Pleasantville-inspired pieces to help you reinterpret the sartorial spirit of these two leading ladies and their lovely retro looks!
Guess Drifter Heels($90)
These flirty heels are the very definition of femininity. While Betty Parker would most likely wear these to cook a hearty breakfast or while vacuuming the wall-to-wall living room carpet, we recommend pairing them with your favorite A-line skirt. The garnet suede pumps will give a modern ensemble a hint of dainty style and are the ideal selection for taking a stroll down Lovers' Lane-if you're feeling bold!
Steven Alan Soma Silk Dress($290)
Steven Alan is always our go-to resource for classic pieces with a casual-chic vibe. This silk dress has an eye-catching floral print (some of our favorite trendsetters also pick these unfussy florals), while the shape is demure enough for any sock-hop or Sadie Hawkins dance you may have on your springtime agenda.
Clarins Lip Colour Tint ($20) in Groseille
When Betty Parker begins to stray from her typical 1950's stay-at-home wife and mother routine, her sepia-tone visage goes from gray to Technicolor. Though she initially tries to cover up her transformation, she eventually embraces the change. We are sure this lovely lip tint would be a fixture on Betty's vanity and an everyday necessity to keep her lips colorful and hydrated! This retro-rouge shade will give your kisser a little sparkle, as well as a delicate fruity fragrance.
Milly April Knits Cardigan($255)
We can totally see Mary Sue throwing this over her shoulders for a shot of shocking color in the land of black and white. This coral cardigan is great way to add a richly hued swath to your own summer wardrobe, while the bead-embellishments create a lovely, vintage touch.
Urban Outfitters Leather Saddle Shoe ($58)
Here at Who What Wear headquarters, we have all been crushing on these updated saddle shoes. Wear them with your favorite full skirt, and prepare yourself for an onslaught of people stopping you on the street to regale you with stories about their grade-school uniform days!
Delia's Plaid Halter & Cinched Skirtini ($50)
The itty-bitty bikini made it's official debut in the fifties, so we had to celebrate this summer staple in today's CC story. Saunter the shore in style in this Gidget-worthy gingham suit. The modest style halter is great for adding a little lift and the skirtini is fun while providing extra coverage!
American Eagle Denim Bermuda Shorts ($40)
While trailblazers like Marlene Dietrich and Katherine Hepburn were making waves by wearing menswear-inspired trousers, suburban mothers and daughters were not yet wearing these risqué pieces. Instead, they would opt for a pair of prim, clam-diggers or even a knee-length pair of denim cut-offs, like these from American Eagle.
APC Madras Check Ruched Top ($74)
The lightweight fabric and colorful checked print is lovely on its own, but one of our favorite things about this top from APC's Madras line is the tied-and-ruched shoulder details on this versatile warm weather must-have!
Lee Angel Serena Beaded Earrings ($85)
The alternating white and gold beading on these ever-so-prim drop-earrings feels very old-fashioned glam and current at the same time. We can imagine Mary Sue picking this pair for a date with Trip, the dreamy Basketball team captain!-KM
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Just when evolutionists thought it couldn't possibly get any worse—it has! Toward the end of 2002, we authored an article for the Apologetics Press Web site titled "The Demise of 'Mitochondrial Eve.' " In that article, we noted how rapidly things can, and often do, change in science. As an example of that fact, we discussed the well-known evolutionary icon, "Mitochondrial Eve," a woman who was alleged to have lived in Africa at the beginning of the Upper Pleistocene period (between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago). Eve had been described as the most-recent common ancestor of all humans on Earth today. In fact, in mid-2002, some evolutionists still were touting her as exactly that—in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. Geneticist Spencer Wells, in his book, The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey, referred to Eve as "a real person who lived at that time—the common ancestor of everyone alive today" (2002, p. 54). Spencer went on to inform his readers: "Crucially, though, the fact that a single ancestor gave rise to all of the diversity present today does not mean that this was the only person alive at the time—only that the descendant lineages of the other people alive at the same time died out" (p. 32).
This makes a great "just-so" story. But is any of it true? As we pointed out in our article on "The Demise of 'Mitochondrial Eve,' " no, it's not. The scientists who performed the original work that led to the creation of Eve (see Cann, et al., 1987) used estimates of the frequency of mutations that occur in the DNA within a cell's mitochondria, in an attempt to determine how far back in time our alleged "most-recent common ancestor" could be traced (an explanation of how this works follows below). In performing this work, the researchers assumed that all of the DNA in the cell's mitochondria had been passed down generation by generation only by the female. Other evolutionists who performed similar studies continued to make that same assumption—until reports began appearing in 1999, documenting that mitochondrial DNA also can be (and often is) passed down generation to generation by the male. This information destroyed the basic assumption upon which "Mitochondrial Eve" had been built—and led to her "demise."
But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Before we answer whether or not there is any truth to the type of "just-so" scenarios like the one posed by Spencer Wells, a brief history lesson might be appropriate.
On the first day of 1987, a new "discovery" seized the attention of the popular press. The original scientific article that caused all the commotion—"Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution"—appeared in the January 1, 1987 issue of Nature, and was authored by Rebecca Cann, Mark Stoneking, and Allan C. Wilson (see Cann, et al., 1987). These three scientists announced that they had "proven" that all modern human beings can trace their ancestry back to a single woman who lived 200,000 years ago in Africa. This one woman was nicknamed "Eve" (a.k.a., "Mitochondrial Eve")—much to the media's delight. An article in the January 26, 1987 issue of Time magazine bore the headline, "Everyone's Genealogical Mother: Biologists Speculate that 'Eve' Lived in Sub-Saharan Africa" (Lemonick, 1987). A year later, that "speculation" became a major Newsweek production titled "The Search for Adam and Eve" (Tierney, et al., 1988). The provocative front cover presented a snake, tree, and a nude African couple in a "Garden of Eden"-type setting. The biblical-story imagery was reinforced by showing the woman offering a piece of fruit to the man.
A word of explanation is in order at this point. For decades, evolutionists had been trying to determine the specific geographical origin of humans—whether we all came from one specific locale, or whether there were many small pockets of people placed around the globe. When they set out to determine the specific geographical origin of humans, a curious piece of data came to light. As they considered various human populations, Africans seemed to show much more genetic variation than non-Africans (i.e., Asians, Europeans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, et al.). According to molecular biologists, this increased variability is the result of African populations being older, thus, having had more time to accumulate mutations and diverge from one another. This assumption led some researchers to postulate that Africa was the ancient "cradle of civilization" from which all of humanity had emerged.
The genetic material (DNA) in a cell's nucleus controls the functions of the cell, bringing in nutrients from the body and making hormones, proteins, and other chemicals. Outside the nucleus is an area known as the cytoplasmic matrix (generally referred to simply as the cytoplasm), which contains, among other things, tiny bean-shaped organelles known as mitochondria. These often are described as the "powerhouses" or "energy factories" of the cell.
Mitochondria contain their own DNA, which they use to make certain proteins; the DNA in the nucleus oversees production of the rest of the proteins necessary for life and its functions. However, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) was thought to be special for two reasons. First, it is short and relatively simple (in comparison to the DNA found within the nucleus), containing only thirty-seven genes (instead of the 70,000+ genes located in the nuclear DNA). This makes it relatively easy to analyze. Second, unlike nuclear DNA, which each person inherits in equal portions from both parents, mitochondrial DNA was thought to be passed on only through the mother's line (more about this later). Working from the assumption that mtDNA is passed to the progeny only by the mother, Dr. Cann and her coworkers believed that each new cell should contain copies of only the egg's mitochondria. In trying to draw the human family tree, therefore, researchers took a special interest in these minute strands of the genetic code. What they really were interested in, of course, was the variations in mitochondrial DNA from one group of people to another.
Although our mtDNA should be, in theory at least, the same as our mother's mtDNA, small changes (known as mutations) in the genetic code can, and do, arise. On rare occasions, mutations are serious enough to do harm. More frequently, however, the mutations have no effect on the proper functioning of either the DNA or the mitochondria. In such cases, the mutational changes will be preserved and carried on to succeeding generations.
Theoretically, if scientists could look farther and farther into the past, they would find that the number of women who contributed the modern varieties of mitochondrial DNA gets less and less until, finally, we arrive at one "original" mother. She, then, would be the only woman out of all the women living in her day to have a daughter in every generation till the present. Coming forward in time, we would see that the mtDNA varieties found within her female contemporaries were gradually eliminated as their daughters did not have children, had only sons, or had daughters who did not have daughters. This does not mean, of course, that we would look like this alleged ancestral mother; rather, it means only that we would have gotten our mitochondrial DNA from her.
To find this woman, researchers compared the different varieties of mtDNA in the human family. Since mtDNA occurs in fairly small quantities, and since the researchers wanted as large a sample as possible from each person, they decided to use human placentas as their source of the mtDNA. So, Rebecca Cann and her colleagues selected 145 pregnant women and two cell lines representing the five major geographic regions: 20 Africans, 34 Asians, 46 Caucasians, 21 aboriginal Australians, and 26 aboriginal New Guineans (Cann, et al., 1987, 325:32). All placentas from the first three groups came from babies born in American hospitals. Only two of the 20 Africans were born in Africa.
After analyzing a portion of the mtDNA in the cells of each placenta, they found that the differences "grouped" the samples by region. In other words, Asians were more like each other than they were like Europeans, people from New Guinea were more like each other than they were like people from Australia, and so on.
Next, they saw two major branches form in their computer-generated tree of recent human evolution. Seven African individuals formed one distinct branch, which started lower on the trunk than the other four groups. This was because the differences among these individuals were much greater than the differences between other individuals and other groups. More differences mean more mutations, and hence more time to accumulate those changes. If the Africans have more differences, then their lineage must be older than all the others. The second major branch bore the non-African groups and, significantly, a scattering of the remaining thirteen Africans in the sample. To the researchers, the presence of Africans among non-Africans meant an African common ancestor for the non-African branches, which, likewise, meant an African common ancestor for both branches. The nickname "Eve" stuck to this hypothetical common ancestral mother, and later, then, fired the media's imagination.
Having concluded that the African group was the oldest, Dr. Cann and her colleagues wanted to find out just how old the group might be. To do this, they used what is known as a "molecular clock" that, in this case, was based on mutations in the mtDNA. The rate at which the clock ticked was determined from the accumulation of changes over a given period of time. As we note below in our discussion of the so-called molecular clock, if the assumption was made that there was one mutation every 1,000 years, and if scientists found a difference of 10 mutations between us and our ancient hypothetical ancestor, they then could infer that that ancestor lived 10,000 years ago.
The researchers looked in two places for their figures. First, they compared mtDNA from humans with that from chimpanzees, and then used paleontology and additional molecular data to determine the age of the supposed common ancestor. This (and similar calculations on other species) revealed a mutation rate in the range of 2% to 4% per million years. Second, they compared the groups in their study that were close geographically, and took the age of the common ancestor from estimated times of settlement as indicated by anthropology and archaeology. Again, 2% to 4% every million years seemed reasonable to them.
Cann, et al., suggested that the common mitochondrial ancestor diverged from all others by an average of 0.57% (325:34), which meant that she must have lived sometime between approximately 140,000 (0.57 ÷ 4 × 1,000,000) and 290,000 (0.57 ÷ 2 × 1,000,000) years ago. The figure of 200,000 was chosen as a suitable round number.
The results obtained from analysis of mitochondrial DNA eventually led to what is known in evolutionary circles as the "Out of Africa" theory. This is the idea that the descendants of Mitochondrial Eve were the only ones to colonize Africa and the rest of the world, supplanting all other hominid populations in the process. Many (though not all) evolutionists claim that such an interpretation is in accord with archaeological, paleontological, and other genetic data (see, for example, Stringer and Andrews, 1988; for an opposing viewpoint, see the written debate in the April 1992 issue of Scientific American).
While most evolutionists have accepted the mitochondrial DNA tree, they differ widely in their views regarding both the source of the nuclear DNA and the "humanity" of Eve. Some believe that Eve contributed all the nuclear DNA, in addition to the mitochondrial DNA. Some believe she was an "archaic" Homo sapiens, while others believe she was fully human. The exact interpretation is hotly debated because mitochondrial DNA is "something of a passenger in the genetic processes that led to the formation of new species: it therefore neither contributes to the formation of a new species nor reveals anything about what actually happened" (Lewin, 1987, 238:24). As Wells went on to observe:
When we sample people alive today, and examine their DNA to look for clues about their past, we are literally studying their genealogy—the history of their genes. As we have seen, people inherit their genes from their parents, so the study of genetic history is also a study of the history of the people carrying these genes. Ultimately, though, we hit a barrier when we trace back into the past beyond a few thousand generations—there is simply no more variation to tell us about these questions of very deep history. Once we reach this point, there is nothing more that human genetic variation can tell us about our ancestors. We all coalesce into a single genetic entity—"Adam" in the case of the Y-chromosome, "Eve" in the case of mtDNA—that existed for an unknowable period of time in the past. While this entity was a real person who lived at that time—the common ancestor of everyone alive today—we can't use genetic methods to say very much about their ancestors. We can ask questions about how Adam and Eve relate to other species (are humans more closely related, as a species, to chimpanzees or sturgeons?), but we cannot say anything about what happened to the human lineage itself prior to the coalescence point (2002, p. 54, emp. in orig.).
When we sample people alive today, and examine their DNA to look for clues about their past, we are literally studying their genealogy—the history of their genes. As we have seen, people inherit their genes from their parents, so the study of genetic history is also a study of the history of the people carrying these genes. Ultimately, though, we hit a barrier when we trace back into the past beyond a few thousand generations—there is simply no more variation to tell us about these questions of very deep history. Once we reach this point, there is nothing more that human genetic variation can tell us about our ancestors. We all coalesce into a single genetic entity—"Adam" in the case of the Y-chromosome, "Eve" in the case of mtDNA—that existed for an unknowable period of time in the past. While this entity was a real person who lived at that time—the common ancestor of everyone alive today—we can't use genetic methods to say very much about their ancestors. We can ask questions about how Adam and Eve relate to other species (are humans more closely related, as a species, to chimpanzees or sturgeons?), but we cannot say anything about what happened to the human lineage itself prior to the coalescence point (2002, p. 54, emp. in orig.).
The "reality" of Eve as the "most-recent common ancestor of all humans on Earth today," however, depended upon two important "ifs." If humans received mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) only from their mothers, then researchers could "map" a family tree using that information. And, if the mutations affecting mtDNA had indeed occurred at constant rates, then the mtDNA could serve as a molecular clock for timing evolutionary events and reconstructing the evolutionary history of extant species. But, as we pointed out in our earlier article, "The Demise of 'Mitochondrial Eve,' " it is the "ifs" in these two sentences where the current problem lies. The validity of these assertions is dependent upon two critically important assumptions: (1) that mtDNA is, in fact, derived exclusively from the mother; and (2) that the mutation rates associated with mtDNA have remained constant over time. The fact is (again, as we pointed out in the earlier article), we now know that both of these assumptions are wrong!
Ann Gibbons authored an article for the January 2, 1998 issue of Science titled "Calibrating the Mitochondrial Clock," the subheading of which read as follows: "Mitochondrial DNA appears to mutate much faster than expected, prompting new DNA forensics procedures and raising troubling questions about the dating of evolutionary events." In that article, she discussed new data which showed that the mutation rates used to obtain mitochondrial Eve's age no longer could be considered valid.
Evolutionists have assumed that the clock is constant, ticking off mutations every 6000 to 12,000 years or so. But if the clock ticks faster or at different rates at different times, some of the spectacular results—such as dating our ancestors' first journeys into Europe at about 40,000 years ago—may be in question (279:28).
Evolutionists have assumed that the clock is constant, ticking off mutations every 6000 to 12,000 years or so. But if the clock ticks faster or at different rates at different times, some of the spectacular results—such as dating our ancestors' first journeys into Europe at about 40,000 years ago—may be in question (279:28).
Gibbons then quoted Neil Howell, a geneticist at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, who stated: "We've been treating this like a stopwatch, and I'm concerned that it's as precise as a sun dial. I don't mean to be inflammatory, but I'm concerned that we're pushing this system more than we should" (279:28). Gibbons concluded:
Regardless of the cause, evolutionists are most concerned about the effect of a faster mutation rate. For example, researchers have calculated that "mitochondrial Eve"—the woman whose mtDNA was ancestral to that in all living people—lived 10,000 to 200,000 years ago in Africa. Using the new clock, she would be a mere 6,000 years old (1998, 279:29, emp. added).
Regardless of the cause, evolutionists are most concerned about the effect of a faster mutation rate. For example, researchers have calculated that "mitochondrial Eve"—the woman whose mtDNA was ancestral to that in all living people—lived 10,000 to 200,000 years ago in Africa. Using the new clock, she would be a mere 6,000 years old (1998, 279:29, emp. added).
"Mitochondrial Eve" a mere 6,000 years old—instead of 200,000?! Gibbons quickly went on to note, of course, that "no one thinks that's the case," (279:29). She ended her article by discussing the fact that many test results are (to use her exact word) "inconclusive," and lamented that "for now, so are some of the evolutionary results gained by using the mtDNA clock" (279:29).
Which brings us to the point of this article. As we pointed out in our introductory sentence, the news gets worse. The "evolutionary results gained by using the mtDNA clock" are not just "inconclusive." They're wrong! In the January 2003 edition of the Annals of Human Genetics, geneticist Peter Forster of Cambridge published an article ("To Err is Human") in which he documented that, to use his words, "more than half of the mtDNA sequencing studies ever published contain obvious errors." He then asked: "Does it matter? Unfortunately, in many cases it does." Then came the crushing blow for "Mitochondrial Eve": "…fundamental research papers, such as those claiming a recent African origin for mankind (Cann, et al., 1987; Vigilant, et al., 1991)…have been criticized, and rejected due to the extent of primary data errors" (67[1]:2, emp. added). Then, as if to add salt to an already open and bleeding wound, Dr. Forster acknowledged that the errors discovered thus far are "only the tip of the iceberg…," and that "there is no reason to suppose that DNA sequencing errors are restricted to mtDNA" (67[1]:2,3).
One month later, Nature weighed in with an exposé of its own. In the February 20, 2003 issue, Carina Dennis authored a commentary on Forster's work titled "Error Reports Threaten to Unravel Databases of Mitochondrial DNA." Dennis reiterated the findings that "more than half of all published studies of human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences contain mistakes." Then, after admitting that "published mtDNA sequences are popular tools for investigating the evolution and demography of human populations," she lamented: "[T]he problem is far bigger than researchers had imagined. The mistakes may be so extensive that geneticists could be drawing incorrect conclusions to studies of human populations and evolution" (2003, 421:773, emp. added).
In her report, Dennis quoted Eric Shoubridge, a geneticist a McGill University's Montreal Neurological Institute in Canada, who investigates human diseases that result from problems with mtDNA. His response was: "I was surprised by the number of errors. What concerns me most is that these errors could be compounded in the databases" (421:773). In 1981, the complete sequence of human mtDNA—known as the "Cambridge Reference Sequence"—was published in a database format for scientists to use in their research (see Anderson, et al., 1981). It is from that initial database that many of the mtDNA sequences have been taken and used to predict, among other things, the Neolithic origin of Europeans (Simoni, et al., 2000) and the "factuality" of the creature known as "Mitochondrial Eve." Yet Dr. Forster has been busily engaged in making corrections to that 1981 database almost since its inception, and has compiled his own database of corrected mitochondrial sequences.
Eric Shoubridge (quoted above) isn't the only one who is "concerned" about Peter Forster's findings. Neil Howell, vice president for research at MitoKor, a San Diego-based biotech company that specializes in mitochondrial diseases, suggested that Forster's error-detection method "may even underestimate the extent of the errors"(as quoted in Dennis, 421:773-774, emp. added).
What has been the response of the scientific community? Let Forster answer: "Antagonism would be an understatement in some cases" (as quoted in Dennis, 421:773). He did note, however, that, at times, some of the scientists whose published papers have been found to contain the errors were "forthcoming in resolving discrepancies in sequences." That's nice—since "truth" and "knowledge" are what science is supposedly all about (our English word "science" derives from the Latin scientia, meaning knowledge).
In the end, where does all of this leave "Mitochondrial Eve"? Could we put it any plainer than Dr. Forster did when he said that "fundamental research papers, such as those claiming a recent African origin for mankind have been criticized, and rejected due to the extent of primary data errors"? Criticized—and rejected?!
Once upon a time, "Mitochondrial Eve" was viewed as the evolutionary equivalent of "wonder woman." Now, she has become the relative every family dreads—the one who arrives for "just a short visit," and then somehow never leaves. Poor Eve. How many times, we wonder, will she have to die before she finally can be buried—permanently—and left to "rest in peace"?
Anderson, S., A.T. Bankier, B.G. Barrell M.H. de Bruijn, A.R. Coulson, et al. (1981), "Sequence and Organization of the Human Mitochondrial Genome," Nature, 290:457-465, April 9.
Cann, Rebecca L., Mark Stoneking, and Allan C. Wilson (1987), "Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution," Nature, 325:31-36, January 1.
Dennis, Carina (2003), "Error Reports Threaten to Unravel Databases of Mitochondrial DNA," Nature, 421:773-774, February 20.
Forster, Peter (2003), "To Err is Human," Annals of Human Genetics, 67:2-4, January.
Gibbons, Ann (1998), "Calibrating the Mitochondrial Clock," Science, 279:28-29, January 2.
Lemonick, Michael D. (1987), "Everyone's Genealogical Mother," Time, p. 66, January 26.
Lewin, Roger (1987), "The Unmasking of Mitochondrial Eve," Science, 238:24-26, October 2.
Simoni, L., F. Calafell, D. Pettener, J. Bertranpetit, and G. Barbujani (2000), "Geographic Patterns of mtDNA Diversity in Europe," American Journal of Human Genetics, 66:262-278, January.
Stringer, C.B. and P. Andrews (1988), "Genetic and Fossil Evidence for the Origin of Modern Humans," Science, 239:1263-1268, March 11.
Tierney, John, Lynda Wright, and Karen Springen (1988), "The Search for Adam and Eve," Newsweek, pp. 46-52, January 11.
Vigilant, Linda, Mark Stoneking, Henry Harpending, Kristen Hawkes, and Allan C. Wilson (1991), "African Populations and the Evolution of Human Mitochondrial DNA," Science, 253:1503-1507, September 27.
Wells, Spencer (2002), The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press).


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Buses and taxis should not be underestimated, but the best way to experience Malaga is to get on a bike and see the sights with wind in your hair. Enjoy the freedom of the ride and appreciate a different perspective of this beautiful city.Address: Calle Vendeja 6, MalagaPhone: +34 951 25 22 64Website: http://www.bike2malaga.com
The affluent couple Jorge Loring and Amalia Heredia created this fantastic garden around their Hacienda La Concepción in the 19th-century. Here you can find 30.000 square meters filled with 500 tropical plants.Address: Camino del Jardín Botanico, 3, MalagaPhone: +34 951926 179Website: http://www.laconcepcion.malaga.eu
Malaga Contemporary Art Centre is located in the heart of the city and displays modern art. Its aim is to promote visual art from the 20th and 21st century. The art centre offers an innovative program with a wide variety of activities and permanent exhibitions.Address: Cl Alemania, 2, Malaga Phone: +34 952 12 00 55Website: http://www.cacmalaga.org
The Roman theatre is located at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress dating back to the first century. The theatre was built in times of Augustus, but it was not until 1951 the Roman theatre was discovered.Address: Cl Alcazabilla, 8, Malaga
If you like wine then you should head over to the Wine Museum, Museo del Vino. Here you can learn more about the wine from Malaga and its history and culture. Museo del Vino is located in the middle of the historic town. There are also guided tours.Address: Plaza de los Viñeros, 1, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 84 93 Website: http://www.museovinomalaga.com
Malaga has kilometres of beautiful sandy beaches to offer the tourist. All beaches are situated along the Promenade of Pablo Ruiz Picasso which is lined with restaurants and bars. The most popular beaches are La Malagueta and La Caleta. Both of the beaches provide facilities like showers, toilets, sunbeds and so on. On La Malagueta you will also find a children´s play area.
The Alborania Museum was created 1989 with the aim to get more knowledge of the marina life as well as to make the visitors aware of the need to protect the marine environment. There are two main areas: the exhibition/research area and the workshop/classroom area. In the exhibition hall you will find underwater grotto, sharks, giant squids, fishing boat and all the instruments required for navigation and much more.Address: Palmeral de las Sorpresas, Muelle 2, Edificio nº 2. Puerto de Malaga, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 92 87Website: http://www.auladelmar.info
Enjoy the amazing sea by taking a boat trip around the bay of Malaga or why not go on a dolphin spotting boat trip? There are several companies that arrange boat excursions in Malaga. Yacht Dolphin:Phone: +34 677 650 563Website: http://www.dolphinboattrips.com
It is easy to reach Granada from Malaga which makes it a perfect day trip. You can either go by bus or with a guided tour. In Granada you can enjoy amazing attractions like UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens. There are also other nice attractions like Charles V Palace and Albaycin Quarter.Address: Granada
Malaga Park is set between the Alameda Principal and the Paseo de España. In the park you will find beautiful tropical flowering trees, some of them are brought from overseas.Address: Malaga City Park, Malaga
This square is located in the centre of Malaga in the modern part of the city. It is one of the city´s most characteristic sites and it is surrounded by elegant buildings, a playful water fountain and few palm trees.Address: Pl Marina de la, 11, Malaga
The Museum of Glass and Crystal features a private collection of more than 3,000 pieces of glass. The pieces come from different epochs. Here you can also find pictures and furniture.Address: Plazuela Santisimo Cristo de la Sangre, 2, MalagaPhone: +34 952 220 271Website: http://www.museovidrioycristalmalaga.com
Puerto de Malaga is the port area in Malaga. This place is great for a stroll and maybe a nice lunch under the sun. Here you can find numerous bars and restaurants.Address: Port Area, Malaga
If you enjoy the history and splendour of old churches this one is definitely worth a visit. You can find the Iglesia de Los Martires in the city centre and it will most certainly impress you.Address: Plaza de los Martires, MalagaWebsite: http://www.santosmartires.es
The Malaga Feria is a weeklong event with street parties that starts with a huge fire work display. Here you dance both day and night away. Try a few flamenco moves and get into the fiesta spirit.
The Doll's House Museum is every girl's dream. This private museum features a collection of doll's houses and is owned by Voria Harras.Address: Calle Alamos, 32, Malaga
If you want to get out from the bustling city you can go to Playas de Las Acacias. This quiet beach is great for a relaxing walk along the sea. Here you can also have dinner at a fancy fish restaurant.Address: Playas de Las Acacias, Malaga
At Restaurante El Chinitas you can savour Spanish food in Spanish surroundings. Here you can choose everything from shrimps in garlic, and gazpacho, to rabbit stew. The name is taken from the original café-theatre "El Chinitas" which was frequented by the poet Federico García Lorca, among others.Address: Calle Moreno Monroy, 4-6, MalagaPhone: +34 952 210 972Website: http://www.elchinitas.com
Café de Paris is an exclusive one-star restaurant in the Michelin Guide with traditional ingredients prepared in a modern way. The owner and chef, the young Malagueñon José García, has studied at La Cónsula and is considered as one of Spain's top three chefs.Address: Plaza de la Capilla, MalagaPhone: +34 952 003 588Website: http://www.rcafedeparis.com
Restaurant Vino Mio is located in the centre of Malaga and has a big beautiful terrace where customers can enjoy the sun. Here you find exotic cuisine such as crocodile and kangaroo.Address: Plaza Jeronimo Cuervo, 2, MalagaPhone: +34 952 60 90 93 Website: http://www.restaurantevinomio.com
Tapadaki restaurant combines the exotic tastes of Japan and Mediterranean cuisine. This is a good place to go to experience new cuisine flavours.Address: Carreteria, 69, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 79 66Website: http://www.tapadaki.com
This restaurant offers high quality food, traditional flavour perfectly combined with a new design gastronomy. On the menu you will find dishes like home-made terrine of foie gras with fig jam raisins and sardines in glass pan with roasted pepper salad.Address: Promenade del Limonar, 40, MalagaPhone: +34 952 060 225Website: http://www.limonar40.com
At Garum you can eat traditional and modern cuisine, the specialty are tuna and sharing platters. They also have an outside terrace where you can enjoy your food and they provide excellent service.Address: Street Alcazabilla, 1, MalagaPhone: +34 952 218 408 Website: http://www.garum.com.es
Restaurant Alea offers a god variety of Spanish cuisine and located in the historic centre of Malaga. They have different and cosy private rooms for every occasion. The food is prepared with great delicacy and prepared by skilled chefs.Address: Calle Fajardo, 11, MalagaPhone: +34 952 218 639Website: http://www.restaurantealea.com
This cosy place was founded in 1983 and was the first restaurant established in Malaga. On the menu you will find specialties like couscous and Andalusian food. The atmosphere is romantic and relaxing due to the warm lighting and candles placed on each table.Address: Calle Blasco de Garay, 7, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 20 46Website: http://www.restaurantearabeal-yamal.net
Asako, a restaurant and sushi bar, offers very affordable prices and is located in the centre of Malaga. Here they offer Mediterranean-Asian fusion. Other dishes you will find on the menu are Tuna Tataki with wasabi, beef tenderloin tataki and shrimp tempura.Address: Carretería, 96, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 40 60Website: http://www.restauranteasako.com
Il Forno Romano is an exclusive Italian restaurant with an amazing view over the harbour. The menu offers the best of Italian cuisine like Spaghetti with diverse seafood in spicy tomato sauce and Prosciutto and Pecorini filled chicken breast with fontina sauce. They also provide a children menu.Address: Puerto Málaga Muelle,1, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 77 37Website: http://www.ilfornoromano.es
This restaurant is dedicated to provide excellent service with high quality cuisine based on traditional Indian cuisine. At this place you can enjoy your food in a relaxing environment in the company of your friends and family.Address: Avd. Cánovas del Castillo, 12 bajo, MalagaPhone: +34 952 216 326Website: http://www.tajpalacemalaga.com
This legendary restaurant is very popular and located in the centre of Malaga. On the menu you will find quality Mediterranean cuisine like fish, seafood and meat. Meson La Cepa is a great restaurant to enjoy delicious food and wine.Address: Calle Strachan,10, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 40 89Website: http://www.mesonlacepa.com
Lo Gueno is a very small and charming tavern located in the historic centre in Malaga city. They have served delicious tapas since 1967. Here you can enjoy the Spanish food in the popular terrace. This is usually a busy restaurant.Address: C/ Marín García, 9, MalagaPhone: +34 952 223 048Website: http://www.logueno.es
La Tapeteria Gastrobar is a vibrant and modern tapas bar. Here you can enjoy excellent tapas and a nice glass of wine from the wine list. During weekends it is recommended to book a table.Address: Calle de los Datiles 39 | Alhaurin de la Torre, MalagaPhone: +34 952 42 64 81Website: http://www.latapeteria.com
If you are looking for a Japanese restaurant you do not have to look any further. Restaurante Zenart is a sushi restaurant located right in the middle of the city. If you have troubles choosing what you want you can try the tasting menu.Address: Calle Mundo Nuevo 4, MalagaPhone: +34 952 06 00 79Website: http://www.zenart.info
Lepanto is a genuine patisserie that serves coffee, and if you wish, cakes, assorted chocolates and ice cream. It offers pleasant, traditional indoor surroundings and a large outdoor restaurant right in the shopping street.Address: Calle Marqués de Larios, 7, MalagaPhone: +34 952 60 14 29Website: http://www.lepantomalaga.net
Casa Mira is an institution in Malaga and has the best ice cream according to the Malagueños. Visit Casa Mira and see if you agree.Address: Calle Larios 5, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 30 69
Eating churros is a must when visiting Malaga. Casa Aranda is genuinely "Malagueño" and you can watch how they prepare the fried bread which is later dipped in chocolate or coffee.Address: Calle Herrera del Rey, 3, MalagaWebsite: http://www.casa-aranda.net
El Jardín is not only an extremely cosy café, but also a restaurant with traditional Spanish food. The weekends bring performances such as poem reading, fiery tango and classical piano.Address: C/ Cañón, 1, MalagaPhone: +34 952 220 419Website: http://www.eljardinmalaga.comMore info: Next to the Cathedral
If you are in the mood for really good coffee then Café Central is the place to go to. Enjoy a cake or a chocolate churro to your coffee. If you are feeling hungry you can also get breakfast and lunch.Address: Plaza de la Constitucion, 11, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 49 73Website: http://www.cafecentralmalaga.com
You have not been to Malaga if you have not been to Pimpi, at least so it is said. Pimpi is the most typical place in the city with photos of celebrities, hundred-year old posters and wine barrels on the walls. Here you can drink wine from the province and eat tapas in historical surroundings.Address: Calle Granada, 62, MalagaPhone: +34 952 228 990Website: http://www.bodegabarelpimpi.com
Liceo is an ideal place for dancing the night away. With two floors and four rooms playing different music, there is always something here for everybody.Address: Calle de las Beatas, 21, MalagaPhone: +34 625 557 012Website: http://www.liceoflamenco.com
Put on you dancing shoes and be prepared to dance the night away. Discoteco Kiu in Benalmádena is open until 8 am. This splendid club has four different rooms with different music style like diverse, modern, Spanish and Latin.Address: Calle Los Almendros, 3, Benalmádena, MalagaPhone: +34 952 96 43 40Website: http://www.discotecakiu.com
Casa De La Antigua Guardia is the oldest tavern in the city. You can find it ideally located close to the Port of Malaga. This is a great place for beer and wine drinking in a cosy atmosphere.Address: Alameda Principal 18, MalagaPhone: +34 952 214 680Website: http://www.antiguacasadeguardia.net
Amargo is frequently visited by locals and claimed to be a hidden gem. This is the right place to hit if you are looking for a true Spanish experience with flamenco and salsa.Address: Calle Franquelo 3, Malaga
Ideally located in the city centre you can find Velvet Club. This is a great place to go for live performances and dancing. Have a look at the webpage for upcoming events.Address: Calle Comedias, 15, MalagaWebsite: http://www.velvetclub.es
La Biblioteca is a new addition to Malaga's bar scene. This cool place is great for having a few drinks with friends and dancing salsa with new friends.Address: C/ Juan de Padilla, 15, MalagaPhone: +34 667 91 42 68Opening hours: Wed 10 pm-4 am. Thu-Sat 11 pm-4 am
At the warm and friendly Taberna Flamenca Los Tocayos you can enjoy tasty drinks in the very heart of Malaga. This is a great place to linger in the company of good old friends and listen to great live music.Address: Calle Mariblanca, 9, MalagaPhone: +34 620 67 69 26
At Sala Gold you can do it all, dance, watch your favourite sports and have a good time. You can also buy a few tapas if you are getting hungry.Address: Calle de Luis de Velázquez, 5, MalagaPhone: +34 670 09 87 49Website: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es
Another great place for dancing is the cool Sala Wengé. This club hosts various events and lets you stay up and party all night long.Address: Calle Santa Lucía, 11, MalagaPhone: +34 670 098 749Website: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es
The Malacca Bar Malagueta is located right next to the beach close to the Port of Malaga. Here you can enjoy both a cup of coffee and a refreshing drink.Address: Paseo Marítimo Ciudad de Melilla, 9, MalagaPhone: +34 952 22 80 43Website: http://www.malaccabar.com
MalaFama has a lot to offer, including impeccable service. Enjoy a drink in one of the four bars, play a game of tennis at the tennis centre or relax in the quiet area.Address: Pje Mitjana, 1, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 66 59Website: http://www.malafama.es
Claimed to be one of the best clubs along Costa del Sol, Discoteca Andén is ideally located in the heart of Malaga. This established nightclub offers live DJ's and a good place to either start or finish your evening.Address: Plaza de Uncibay, 8, MalagaPhone: +34 650 10 13 88Website: http://www.discotecaanden.com
The unique and exotic club Sala Opium is more of a tea room. Sala Opium features an oriental atmosphere and offers a full program with everything from belly dancers to shisha.Address: Calle Santa Lucia, 11, MalagaPhone: +34 670 098 749Website: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es
This trendy lounge bar offers excellent music and events. Bubbles truly has something for everybody, ranging from fashion shows to salsa.Address: Plaza Mártires, 14, MalagaPhone: +34 670 502 909Website: http://www.bubblesloungeclub.com
If you want a hot Latino night that lasts all night long you can go to the trendy Siempre Así. This place is claimed to serve some of the best cocktails in Malaga.Address: Calle de los Convalecientes, 5, MalagaPhone: +34 670 098 749Website: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es
At the popular Bar la Campana you can eat great tapas and drink tasty wines. This is a great place to start your evening in company of good friends.Address: Granada, 8, MalagaPhone: +34 952 227 566Website: http://www.barlacampana.es
At the Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos you can find Bar Saint Tropez. If you need a place to relax and enjoy a good drink, this is an ideal spot.Address: Calle Camino Viejo de Coin Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos, Mijas Costa, MalagaPhone: +34 95 289 9706Website: http://www.granhotelguadalpin.com
This easy going pub is great if you want to have a drink and listen to live bands. The ZZ Pub transforms into a lively place at night, so if you want to start your evening with a drink here, do not be surprised if you end up staying all night long.Address: Calle Tejón y Rodríguez 6, MalagaPhone: +34 95 244 1595Website: http://www.zzpub.es
The traditional Morrisey's Irish Pub offers a genuine Irish experience right in the heart of Malaga, close to the Malaga Cathedral. Here you can enjoy food, beer, drinks, coffee and much more.Address: C/ Méndez Núñez, 5, MalagaPhone: +34 952 60 86 87Website: http://www.morrisseys.es
Calle Larios and Calle Nueva, the street running parallel to it, are the main shopping streets in Malaga for shoes and clothes. Shoes can be found, for example, at Antonio Parriego and Nicolas on Calle Larios.Address: Calle Larios and Calle Nueva, Malaga
At Mango, the urban young woman finds everything from reasonable priced sleek work-wear to fabulous cocktail dresses. Match your new outfit with the perfect pair of shoes and accessories also found here. There are several shops across the city and one of them is located on:Address: Armengual de la Mota, 19, MalagaPhone: +34 952 276 246Website: http://www.mango.com
Massimo Dutti has its focus on sophisticated business wear for both men and women. They are famous for their classic and elegant clothes and accessories made of high quality fabrics and leather, but still to affordable prices.Address: Estacion Maria Zambrano, MalagaPhone: +34 952 318 953Website: http://www.massimodutti.com
Bershka is a part of the Spanish group Inditex. You can find 910 shops all over the world. This shop is great for adventurous young people who want the latest trends. One of the shops can be found on:Address: Marques De Larios, 9, MalagaPhone: +34 952 604 484Website: http://www.bershka.com
Pull & Bear is part of the same group as Zara and Stradivarius. If you are young, urban and engaged with the environment this shop will fit you like a hand in a glove. Here you can buy the latest trends and pick a cool casual look, but still be environmentally friendly.Address: Calle Marques De Larios, 3, MalagaPhone: +34 952 219 206Website: http://www.pullandbear.com
In the same genre as Mango and Zara you find Stradivarius. Racks with the latest fashion wear, together with high heels, ballerinas, scarves and accessories fill the shop and if you cannot find your size, do not worry, there are several outlets in the city.Address: De La Aurora, 15, MalagaPhone: +34 952 369 377Website: http://www.stradivarius.com
This world famous brand soon has a store in every mid-size town and in Malaga there are several outlets. Here you can find the latest fashion for men, women and children, everything from street wear to the more up-dressed look. There are numerous shops throughout the city, one of them is located on:Address: Calle Liborio Garcia, 10, MalagaPhone: +34 952 222 406 Website: http://www.zara.com
In the Centro Larios Shopping Centre, apart from clothes shops, there are cinemas and restaurants. You can find this large shopping centre right in the heart of Malaga.Address: Avda. de la Aurora, 25, MalagaPhone: +34 952 36 93 93Website: http://www.larioscentro.com
Spain's department store colossus is both loved and hated, but successfully performs the main task of the department store, which is to offer most things to most people. Designer fashions, their own low and medium-priced lines, enormous perfumery and make-up departments, leather goods in all price ranges, toys, children's clothes, art materials, food and delicatessen, home furnishing devices, garden furniture, a tobacco department with humidors etc. However, the best thing about El Corte Inglés is the service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, garments are shortened and taken in at no cost and without a murmur. And the customer has the unlimited right of return upon production of a receipt. This sells.Address: Avenida de Andalucía, 4 y 6, MalagaPhone: +34 952 076 500Website: http://www.elcorteingles.es
For those looking for a gift, a souvenir, or something good to eat, a visit to Mercado Central Atarazanas is recommended. Here you can buy meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, olives, nuts, spices, cheese and pork all at reasonable prices. Apart from this, the market is a delight for the eye.Address: Calles de las Atarazanas, Malaga
At Ultramarinos Zoilo on Calle Granada, you can buy typical Málaga Dulce or Moscatel sweet wine, serrano pork, good cheeses and sausages, raisins from the province and sweets such as "mantecados," a kind of cake that is mainly eaten at Christmas.Address: Calle Granada, MalagaPhone: +34 952 21 24 65
Those wanting a slightly more exclusive souvenir can buy a fan in one of the specialized shops on Calle Nueva, but there are souvenirs to be found all along the coast. Choose between everything from slogan T-shirts and little figurines to holiday bracelets. Visit the markets for inexpensive items.
This large leisure park is located near the Malaga Airport. Here you can find large brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel and Pepe Jeans. Onsite there are also cinemas and bowling alleys.Address: Plaza Mayor, MalagaPhone: +34 952 247 580Website: http://www.plazamayor.es
Mercadillo Banos del Carmen is an outdoor market, great for everyone in a spending mood. This place is packed with talented people who want to sell their things, so you can definately find some real bargains here.Address: Quitapena S/N | Playas del Palo, MalagaPhone: +34 685 509 902
Muelle Uno is claimed to be the place to be. This new harbour area in Malaga is filled with restaurants and shops. Here you can enjoy the sun while you go shopping with a tasty cup of coffee in your hand.Address: Muelle Uno, MalagaPhone: +34 952 003 942Website: http://www.muelleuno.com
The Smile Bank is ideally located in the city centre and offers a whole lot of fun. This shop was started by both family and friends who wanted to create a spot where their own designs could be sold, The Smile Bank.Address: Calle San Juan 12, Centro Historico, MalagaPhone: +34 951 71 04 32Website: http://www.the-smile-bank.com
Right across the road from the Maria Zambrano Station you can find Vialia Mall. This modern mall offers various restaurants and shops like H&M, Koshka and Stradivarius.Address: Explanada de la Estacion, Malaga
If you like leather you will like Martín Sáenz. This shop offers a wide range of bags and accessories.Address: Marqués de Larios, 2, Malaga
This shoe heaven has all you need for every season. Stop by to buy a pair at what is claimed to be Andalucia's most loved shoe chain.Address: Marqués de Larios, 3, MalagaWebsite: http://www.nicolas.es
Ultramarinos Zoilo is a popular deli that has been in business since the early 1950's. Here you can buy cheese and chorizo, to only mention a few delights.Address: Calle Granada 65, Malaga
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is located approximately 10 kilometres from the city centre and offers good transportation along the entire Costa del Sol. It is easy to get to Malaga by train, bus or taxi. The train takes 10 minutes and the bus 15 minutes to half an hour. Both bus and train depart every half hour. Taxis are available at the airport: Radiotaxi +34 952 040 804 Unitaxi +34 952 333 333Address: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, MalagaPhone: +34 91 321 10 00Website: http://www.aena.es


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The Places In Betweenby Rory Stewart
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A brilliant account of a death defying walk through Afghanistan.
Rory Stewart's moving, sparsely poetic account of his walk across Afghanistan in January 2002 has been immediately hailed as a classic. Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, at the time, Afghanistan was in turmoil following the US invasion. Travelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible, mountainous route once taken by the Mohgul Emperor, Babur the Great, Stewart was nearly defeated by the extreme, hostile conditions. Only due to the help of an unexpected companion and the generosity of the people he met on the way, did he survive to report back with unique insight on a region closed to the world by twenty-four years of war.
"We never really find out why Stewart decided to walk across Afghanistan only a few months after the Taliban were deposed, but what emerges from the last leg of his two-year journey across Asia is a lesson in good travel writing. By turns harrowing and meditative, Stewart's trek through Afghanistan in the footsteps of the 15th-century emperor Babur is edifying at every step, grounded by his knowledge of local history, politics and dialects. His prose is lean and unsentimental: whether pushing through chest-high snow in the mountains of Hazarajat or through villages still under de facto Taliban control, his descriptions offer a cool assessment of a landscape and a people eviscerated by war, forgotten by time and isolated by geography. The well-oiled apparatus of his writing mimics a dispassionate camera shutter in its precision. But if we are to accompany someone on such a highly personal quest, we want to know who that person is. Unfortunately, Stewart shares little emotional background; the writer's identity is discerned best by inference. Sometimes we get the sense he cares more for preserving history than for the people who live in it (and for whom historical knowledge would be luxury). But remembering Geraldo Rivera's gunslinging escapades, perhaps we could use less sap and more clarity about this troubled and fascinating country." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Stewart relates his encounters with ordinary villagers, security officials, students, displaced Taliban officials, foreign-aid workers, and rural strongmen, and his descriptions of the views and attitudes of those he lived with are presented in frank, unvarnished terms." Booklist
"Stewart has done a masterly job of relating stories of many of the villages and villagers that he encountered, receiving shelter and food and kindness from strangers. He successfully conveys the intricacies of Afghanistan's culture and tradition." Library Journal
"Stewart...seems hewn from 19th-century DNA, yet he's also blessed with a 21st-century motherboard. He writes with a mystic's appreciation of the natural world, a novelist's sense of character and a comedian's sense of timing." New York Times
"Gripping account of a courageous journey, observed with a scholar's eye and a humanitarian's heart." Kirkus Reviews
"[This] evocative book feels like a long lost relic of the great age of exploration." Guardian
"His encounters with Afghans are tragic, touching and terrifying." Daily Telegraph
"This is traveling at its hardest and travel-writing at its best." David Gilmour
Book News Annotation:
Arriving six weeks after the fall of the Taliban, journalist Stewart set out to walk across Afghanistan, accompanied by a mastiff he named Babur after the Mughal emperor of lore. He recounts the five-week journey in this memoir, describing his encounters with poor villagers, tribal elders, Taliban commanders, Western aid workers, Quranic scholars, and many others across the remote war-torn country. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
In January 2002 Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan-surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. By day he passed through mountains covered in nine feet of snow, hamlets burned and emptied by the Taliban, and communities thriving amid the remains of medieval civilizations. By night he slept on villagers' floors, shared their meals, and listened to their stories of the recent and ancient past. Along the way Stewart met heroes and rogues, tribal elders and teenage soldiers, Taliban commanders and foreign-aid workers. He was also adopted by an unexpected companion-a retired fighting mastiff he named Babur in honor of Afghanistan's first Mughal emperor, in whose footsteps the pair was following.
Through these encounters-by turns touching, con-founding, surprising, and funny-Stewart makes tangible the forces of tradition, ideology, and allegiance that shape life in the map's countless places in between.
About the Author
Rory Stewart has written for the New York Times Magazine, Granta, and the London Review of Books, and is the author of The Places in Between. A former fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire by the British government for services in Iraq. He lives in Scotland.
Table of Contents
Preface xi
The New Civil Service 1
Tanks into Sticks 6
Whether on the Shores of Asia 10
Part One 15
Chicago and Paris 17
Huma 19
Fare Forward 23
These Boots 30
Part Two 35
Qasim 37
Impersonal Pronoun 44
A Tajik Village 48
The Emir of the West 50
Caravanserai, Whose Portals . . . 56To a Blind Mans Eye 62
Genealogies 69
Lest He Returning Chide . . . 74
Crown Jewels 85
Bread and Water 90
The Fighting Man Shall 95
A Nothing Man 99
Part Three 103
Highland Buildings 105
The Missionary Dance 112
Mirrored Cats-Eye Shades 117
Marrying a Muslim 120
War Dog 127
Commandant Haji (Moalem) Mohsin Khan of Kamenj 134
Cousins 141
Part Four 145
The Minaret of Jam 147
Traces in the Ground 157
Between Jam and Chaghcharan 161
Dawn Prayers 164
Little Lord 167
Frogs 172
The Windy Place 177
Part Five 183
Name Navigation 185
The Greeting of Strangers 192
Leaves on the Ceiling 197
Flames 200
Zia of Katlish 203
The Sacred Guest 208
The Cave of Zarin 212
Devotions 217
The Defiles of the Valley 220
Part Six 227
The Intermediate Stages of Death 229
Winged Footprints 231
Blair and the Koran 234
Salt Ground and Spikenard 239
Pale Circles in Walls 242
@afghangov.org 245
While the Note Lasts 250
Part Seven 255
Footprints on the Ceiling 257
I Am the Zoom 260
Karaman 262
Khalilis Troops 266
And I Have Mine 270
The Scheme of Generation 273
The Source of the Kabul River 276
Taliban 279
Toes 285
Marble 289
Epilogue 295
Acknowledgments 299
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