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Thailand's diverse terrain, excellent roads, and warm hospitality make it a top destination for cyclists. Both those cycling on their own or those traveling with one of Thailand's many cycling tour operators, cyclists have many options to choose from.
While mountain biking is popular in the north, its more ideal for cross country cycling in the central plains, plateau of eastern Thailand, and the southern coast. Tours often incorporate visits at historical attractions like the ruins of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya as well as the country's many national parks. The Tour de Thailand and the Tour de Issan are annual Thailand cycling adventures (rather than races) and include riders of all abilities and ages.
Even in and around smaller towns, bicycle rentals allow visitors an eco-friendly way to explore local temples and other attractions.
It should be noted that biking in Thailand can be challenging because of extreme heat and seasonal monsoons. The best season for biking in Thailand is the cool season: November through February.


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March was another month where, in aggregate, Google took another tiny slice of the pie away from Yahoo.
Tim Armstrong on the DoubleClick deal: "We are focused on uniting search and display online metrics and on improving the measurement and execution of media campaigns."
Microsoft advertising, intended to be funny, which actually is funny.
Across our clients, from January 2008 to February 2008, Google picked up 2.3 points of ad spend share. Across our clients, comparing February 2008 to February 2007, we did not observe evidence of an advertising or sales slow-down.
Danny Sullivan, SearchEngineLand's illustrious Editor-In-Chief, emailed me some follow-up questions about how we buy clicks and how we allocate budgets.
Here are our January 2008 PPC search engine share numbers.
I wish Yahoo and Microsoft all the best. But combining two organizations with serious problems in search wouldn't yield one strong organization.
In October, across our clients, Google picked up 3 points of ad spend share, reaching 79% share. Google's gain came at Yahoo's expense: Yahoo's share fell from 19% in September to 16% in October. Microsoft held steady in distant third, maintaining a 5% share.
Back from TED in March: Blaise Aguera y Arcas' PhotoSynth demo. Stunning technology from Microsoft Live Labs for building 3D models of the world from collections of regular snapshots.
Paid search market share held relatively stable in September, with Yahoo picking up one point of share from Google.
During July and August, across our client base, Google picked up four points of paid search market share, mostly at Yahoo's expense.
MSN and Atlas released a study suggesting that half of search budgets are wasted on brand search…whose campaigns are these guys looking at?!?
Yahoo squeaks ahead of Google in the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.
As 2007 is now half over, it seems a good time to compare the performance of the Big Three search engines year-to-date.
Broad match keeps getting broader. Examining logs reveals valuable insights.
Google continues to comprise three-fourths of our agency's total monthly PPC spend. In June, Yahoo held steady, while Microsoft picked one point of share from Google.
We're pleased to sponsor YAPC North America, next week in Houston.
As with any marketing message, you win when you make life easier for your prospect.
Where does your brand fall on the practicality vs. style spectrum?
We review May 2007 ad spend data for our agency. Google continues to dominate, with three fourths share. Google lost one point of share each to Yahoo and Microsoft. This small downward blip marks the first month in the last four in which Google did not gain share.
Yesterday Yahoo announced they are opening up the API to their new search platform (aka "Panama"). I caught up with Dan Boberg, Yahoo's Managing Director of Sales Technology by phone yesterday to talk about this API announcement.
Microsoft announces a no-mouse no-keyboard computer.
April showed Google seizing yet more share from Yahoo, with Microsoft holding steady in distant third.
Google grabbed the DoubleClick deal. Here are revised observations and prognostications.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The U.S. marshals office says an Ohio
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Authorities say 66-year-old Linda Case was arrested Friday
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Investigators say Case knew the whereabouts of sister Rebecca
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The line up for this year's Virgin Trains Move Festival has been announced. The event takes place from 8-11 July at the Lancashire County Cricket Ground in Old Trafford, Manchester and it looks like being a belter.
Madness (Thurs 8) are joined by Ocean Colour Scene, Elbow join The Cure on the Friday, Stereophonics and Pixies play on the Saturday, with Morrissey wrapping things up on Sunday 11 July.
Tickets are £85 for four days or £30 each day, and go on sale this Friday.
Morrissey is also confirmed to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals, as well as curating this year's Meltdown at the Royal Festival Hall in London. He is also rumoured to play Glastonbury. The announcement will be a welcome one for many northern based fans, however.
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R.I.P, Dennis Hopper.
Dennis Hopper, at 74, has lost his battle with cancer. An original Hollywood bad boy, a hippie, a rebel, a creep…I loved him in Easy Rider (which he also directed), Hoosiers, Cool Hand Luke, Apocalypse Now. But he went way back to the early days of TV, to old school movies with James Dean.
RIP, Dennis.
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FC Dallas once against found plenty of success on day two of Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXV. With all 15 FCD-affiliated teams in action, there were plenty of games and the FCD Academy went 9-5-1 on the day. Here's a rundown of the results and standings:
U-19 Gordon Jago Super Group
The U-18 Development Academy fell out of semifinal contention with a 3-1 loss to Brazilian side Coritiba FC. Jordan Cano scored for FCD in defeat. Click here for a full match recap.
U-19 Division
The FC Dallas 96B Premier team defeated Toronto Lynx 2-0 to move to a perfect 2-0-0 in their group. They'll advance to the quarterfinals with at least a draw against IMG Academy on Wednesday.
FC Dallas Youth 96 began the Dallas Cup on Monday with a 0-0 draw against PLFL Select from England.
U-17 Division
FC Dallas El Paso 96/97 began the Dallas Cup with a 2-1 loss to FC Astoria Walldorf.
FCD's 97B Premier team defeated Juventus SC Elite from Canada 2-1 yesterday, moving to 2-0-0 in their group. They'll advance to the knockout round with at least a draw on Wednesday against IMG Academy.
FCD 97B Blue defeated TSF Academy 2-0 to move to 2-0-0 on the week. They'll win their group if they can at least draw Dallas Texans tomorrow.
FCD 97B Gold followed up yesterday's big win with a 1-0 win over Rio Rapids to move to 2-0-0 on the week. They're also guaranteed a spot in the semifinals with at least a draw on Wednesday.
U-16 Division
The FCD U-15 Academy lost 2-1 to Monarcas Academy Warriors of Canada to move to 1-1 on the week. They will need to win tomorrow and hope for a Monarcas loss to advance from the group.
The FCD 98B Premier team defeated Futbolito Tuzos 3-0 to move to 2-0-0 on the week. Adan Garcia scored twice in the win while Keegan McCombie scored the third. They are guaranteed qualification to the knockout round with at least a draw tomorrow.
U-15 Division
The U-14 USSDA Academy bounced back from yesterday's loss to defeat Delfines SD of Mexico 2-0
Clem Oancea's 99B Premier side defeated Prepa Tec of Mexico 1-0 to move to 2-0-0 on the week. They will need to defeat the Colorado Rapids Academy tomorrow to advance to the knockout round.
U-14 Division
FCD 00B Premier continued their strong Dallas Cup with a 2-1 win over Angeles Soccer Elite to move to 2-0-0 on the week. Guy Esquivel and Nick Garcia scored for FCD in the win.
Darrin Hedges' 00B East team lost 2-1 to Arkansas Comets to move to 1-1-0 on the week.
U-13 Division
The FCD U-13 Academy team defeated Vardar South 2-1 and will qualify for the knockout round with a win on Wednesday.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXV got off to a soggy start on Sunday morning as rain affected and delayed some morning games, but that didn't stop FC Dallas from scoring an impressive run of results, going 9-2-1 on the opening day of the tournament. Here's how the FCD teams fared from U-19 to U-13:
U-19 Gordon Jago Super Group
The U-18 Development Academy group got off to a tough start against defending champions Fulham FC, falling 4-0 to the Premier Academy League champions. Click here for a full match recap.
U-19 Division
Scott Dymond's 96B Premier team defeated Fussballschule Millerntor of Germany 3-1 with James Olmos scoring twice and Stian Sandbekkhaug scoring a third in the victory.
U-17 Division
FCD's 97B Premier team scored a strong 3-2 win over Toronto Lynx with Ivan Ulloa scoring twice in the victory and Kamar Marriott adding the third goal in the win.
FCD 97B Blue defeated Mana U17 from Mexico 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.
FCD 97B Gold scored the biggest win of the day beating Gold Coast Knights from Australia by a stunning 11-0 scoreline.
U-16 Division
The FCD U-15 Academy defeated Academia Venezolana from Venezuela 2-1 at MoneyGram Soccer Park.
The FCD 98B Premier team defeated West Toronto United by a 4-1 scoreline. Gerber Chavez opened the scoring off an assist from Adan Garcia. Chuy Armendariz scored the second goal while Keegan McCombie also scored for FCD in the win.
U-15 Division
In the only other FCD loss of the day, the U-14 USSDA Academy team fell to a strong Eintracht Frankfurt U-15 side 4-0.
Clem Oancea's 99B Premier side defeated FC Astoria Walldorf of Germany 2-0
U-14 Division
FCD 00B Premier started the Dallas Cup strong with a 2-0 win against Ravens Wood School from England.
Darrin Hedges' 00B East team defeated Scuola Calcio from Puerto Rico 5-1. Kent Malloy opened the scoring for FCD while Eddie Sanchez added a second-half hat trick. Connor Jones closed out the scoring while Miguel Rosales had three assists for FC Dallas in the win.
U-13 Division
The FCD U-13 Academy team tied Pinguinos of Mexico 1-1 in the only draw of the day.
Here's The Final Word from FCDTV after Saturday's loss to Seattle Sounders FC:
FC Dallas lost a close 3-2 game to Seattle Sounders FC in front of over 17,000 at Toyota Stadium. Here's Oscar Pareja's post-game press conference:
After a week on the road, we're back at Toyota Stadium tonight for one of the matches of the season as first-place FC Dallas hosts Seattle Sounders FC fresh off their 4-4 draw in Portland that saw Texas-native Clint Dempsey score a hat trick. Tonight has the potential to be a special one in Frisco and here's the 10 things you need to know before heading to tonight's match:
1. It's Frisco ISD night at the stadium and Dr. Jeremy Lyon, Frisco ISD Superintendent, will be scarfing the Lamar Hunt Statue. Frisco ISD and FC Dallas have as closely knit of a partnership as any MLS team and they have been instrumental in helping our aspiring Academy players train on a daily basis while still having a normal high school workload.
2. As always, you'll want to arrive early tonight as we're expecting another huge crowd tonight, likely the biggest of the season yet.
3. Tonight's game represents a matchup of the two highest scoring teams in Major League Soccer so far this season with FCD & Seattle combining for 22 goals in ten games. Despite the Sounders offensive prowess, Matt Hedges and Zach Loyd know a strong defensive performance will be key to victory.
4. While parking is always free for everyone at Toyota Stadium, our Toyota drivers out there can enjoy FREE upgraded parking in the Camry Gold Lot tonight. The Camry Gold Lot is directly NW of the stadium adjacent to the Dr. Pink field.
5. Stop by the brand new El Jimador Cantina in the northwest terrace of Toyota Stadium tonight at halftime and after the game to hear live music from Chet Stevens.
6. Tonight's weather forecast is looking very good with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid-70s and relatively gusty winds.
7. Tonight's game is set for a 7:30PM kickoff and will be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Sports HD 148, 100.7FM(English) and 1270AM(Spanish)
8. This is only the start of a nine-day stretch of live soccer in north Texas with the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup kicking off on Sunday, Generation adidas Cup kicking off Monday and a reserve match against OKC Energy set for Tuesday night at Toyota Stadium.
9. FC Dallas has a league-leading five players who have scored at least two goals this season. Will it be Mauro Diaz, Je-Vaughn Watson or Fabian Castillo playing hero tonight? Or could someone else step up to score a game-winner?
10. Ticket options are very limited, especially on the east side and endline for tonight's match! If you want to avoid box office lines and possibly being told certain price points are sold out, get your tickets now!
We're nearing Saturday's big game at Toyota Stadium against Seattle Sounders FC and we break down what FCD needs to do to stay undefeated in this week's Toyota Keys to the Match:
There's just 63 days left until the 2014 FIFA World Cup and ESPN just won all our hearts with this USMNT commercial.
Both FC Dallas and the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team are back in the Gordon Jago Super Group for Dallas Cup XXXV starting on Sunday and the USSF has released their roster for next week's tournament. FC Dallas defender Kellyn Acosta will play for the U.S. in his hometown Dallas Cup as well as defender Shaquell Moore who has been training with FC Dallas this spring.
Stay tuned to FCDallas.com next week for full Dallas Cup XXXV coverage as Luchi Gonzalez's U-18s take on the world beginning with a 12:30PM match on Sunday afternoon at the Cotton Bowl against defending champions Fulham FC of the English Premier League.
CHICAGO (April 9, 2014) – U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team head coach Tab Ramos has named a 21-player roster for the 35th edition of the Dallas Cup, which takes place April 13-20 in Dallas, Texas. The U.S. is in Bracket C of the Gordon Jago Super Group along with U-19 sides from Eintracht Frankfurt of Germany, River Plate of Argentina and UANL Tigres of Mexico.
Making its fifth all-time appearance at the competition and first since 2010, the U-20 MNT's first match will be the marquee game of the opening day of the tournament. Following a pair of Super Group matches and the Welcome World Opening Ceremonies, the U.S. will play River Plate at 6:30 p.m. CT in the Cotton Bowl on April 13. The U.S. then plays its second match less than 24 hours later against Eintracht Frankfurt on the campus of Richland College at 4 p.m. CT.
The U.S. concludes Bracket C play against UANL Tigres on April 16. The location and time of the match will be determined by results in the first two rounds across Super Group Brackets A, B and C with the purpose being to hold the two most potentially dramatic games of bracket play in the Cotton Bowl.
The roster relies heavily on players who have previously been involved in the U.S. Youth National Team program or received a call-up to the current edition of the U.S. U-20 MNT. Nineteen players either took part in the team's foreign training camp in Verona, Italy last November or its domestic training camp held in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., this past January.
Of the two players receiving their first call-up to the U-20 National Team, only Erik Palmer-Brown (Sporting Kansas City) has previously represented the U.S. at the Youth National Team level; Jesus Vazquez (UANL Tigres) is receiving his first call-up at any level for the U.S.
Also a relative newcomer to the Youth National Team program, Luis Felipe (Cruzeiro) is receiving his second call-up to a U.S. roster; his only previous experience with the U.S. came during the U-20 MNT's recent January camp.
The next event for the U.S. U-20 MNT after the Dallas Cup will be a domestic training camp held at North Carolina State University in May.
Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2) : Santiago Castano (NewYork Red Bulls; Union City, N.J.), Zack Steffen (Maryland; Downington, Pa.)
DEFENDERS (9): Jordan Allen (Real Salt Lake; Rochester, N.Y.), Michael Amick (UCLA; Sunnyvale, Calif.), Sullaiman Dainkeh (Maryland; Reston, Va.), Trevor Haberkorn (Furman; Roanoke, Texas), Matthew Miazga (New York Red Bulls; Clifton, N.J.), Shaquell Moore (Unattached; Powder Springs, Ga.), Erik Palmer-Brown (Sporting KC; Lee's Summit, Mo.), John Requejo Jr. (Real So Cal; Carpinteria, Calif.), Jesus Vazquez (UANL Tigres; San Luis Obispo, Calif.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas; Plano, Texas), Marco Delgado (Chivas USA; Glendora, Calif.), Luis Felipe (Cruzeiro; Ouro Branco, Brazil), Romain Gall (FC Lorient; Herndon, Va.), Lynden Gooch (Sunderland; Santa Cruz, Calif.)
FORWARDS (5): Benji Lopez (Real Salt Lake; San Diego, Calif.), Amando Moreno (Club Tijuana; Morganville, N.J.), Zach Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union; Dresher, Pa.), Rubio Rubin (Unattached; Beaverton, Ore.), Ben Spencer (Indy Eleven; Albuquerque, N.M.)
Additional Notes:
- The U-20 MNT roster is made up of players primarily born in 1995, with the exceptions being Luis Felipe, Shaquell Moore, John Requejo Jr. and Rubio Rubin, who were all born in 1996, as well as the only 1997-born player, Erik Palmer-Brown.
- Sixteen players have ties to U.S. Soccer Delevopment academy clubs including: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Jordan Allen (Revolution Empire/Real Salt Lake AZ), Michael Amick (De Anza Force), Santiago Castano (New York Red Bulls), Marco Delgado (Chivas USA), Romain Gall (Real Salt Lake AZ), Trevor Haberkorn (Solar Chelsea SC), Benji Lopez (Real Salt Lake AZ), Matthew Miazga (New York Red Bulls), Moore (IMG Academy), Amando Moreno (New York Red Bulls), Palmer-Brown (Sporting Kansas City), Zach Pfeffer (FC DELCO), Requejo Jr. (Real So Cal), Ben Spencer (Real Salt Lake AZ/Chivas USA) and Zack Steffen (FC DELCO)
- Acosta and Steffen were teammates on the USA's 2013 U-20 World Cup team.
- Thirteen players on the team began their time with the U.S. Youth National Team program at the U-14/15 Boys' National Team level, including: Acosta, Allen, Castano, Delgado, Gooch, Haberkorn, Miazga, Palmer-Brown, Pfeffer, Requejo Jr., Rubin, Spencer and Steffen.
- Nine players are signed with professional clubs in the U.S. at either the MLS or NASL level: Acosta (FC Dallas), Allen (Real Salt Lake), Castano (New York Red Bulls), Delgado (Chivas USA), Benji Lopez (Real Salt Lake), Miazga (New York Red Bulls), Palmer-Brown (Sporting Kansas City), Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union) and Ben Spencer (Indy Eleven).
- Eight players took part in both of the U-20 MNT's first two training camps of the current cycle that began last fall, including: Castano, Delgado, Lopez, Miazga, Moore, Moreno, Pfeffer and Requejo Jr.
- Four players only participated in the team's foreign training camp Verona, Italy, last November, including: Acosta, Gall, Gooch and Spencer, while a further seven only attended the January camp in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., including: Allen, Amick, Dainkeh, Felipe, Haberkorn and Rubin
I'm sure many of you remember our Raul Fernandez H&R Block promotion from earlier in the season in which fans would have a chance to win a trip for four to Houston to watch the Texas Derby and meet Raul Fernandez. FC Dallas fan Rob Goldblatt won the honor and on Saturday night, he and his family took in the dominating 4-1 win over our rivals to the south. Here's what Rob had to say about the experience:
It was a great time in Houston as my wife, two sons and I enjoyed watching FC Dallas take it to the Dynamo 4-1 last Saturday. We were met by [Partnership Marketing Coordinator] Annika with FC Dallas and escorted to the field where we watched the team go through their pregame warmup.We also got to meet Fernando Clavijo on the sideline before the game. This was our first FCD away game and we were very excited to be part of the crowd.The atmosphere was buzzing as the crowd was looking forward to a Dynamo victory.
We were a smattering of red in a sea of orange at their stadium so we obviously stood out in the sellout crowd. We got all kinds of looks - surprise,hate even laughter - as we made our way to our seats as the kick off was ready to take place. The Dynamo fans around us were very vocal but still mostly friendly as the first half ended 1-1.
In the second half, the four of us kept jumping out of our seats as we scored goal after goal after goal! If no one thought there were any FCD fans at the game before, they certainly knew we were there then. Needless to say, the Dynamo supporters were deathly silent. It was great day to be an FC Dallas supporter!
Our brand new ShopFCDallas.com Scarf of the Month program has been an overwhelming success with quick sellouts of both March and April's editions.
However, after Saturday's historic win in Houston, we knew we'd have to create a second run of our popular "Come and Take It" scarf, but with a little twist.
Pre-order your "FC Dallas 4, Houston Dynamo 1 "Come and Take It" April Scarf of the Month today! Since the scarves are being special ordered, it will be at least six weeks before they arrive in Frisco and this one-time VERY limited edition order will not be made again. Our first run sold out in less than 24 hours so don't waste any time in pre-ordering yours today because when they're gone, they're gone.
April's exclusive scarf is a nod to Texas history and the Texas Derby (presented by Novo Nordisk).One side of the scarf features the "Come and Take It" slogan that was used during the Texas Revolution of 1835 and is used today to dare the Dynamo to try and reclaim El Capitan which comes together when the scarf is draped around the neck of an FC Dallas fan. On the other side is the "FC Dallas 4 Houston Dynamo 1" scoreline from Saturday's game.
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Author Spotlight: Kay Harvin of Palm City wrote "Amazing True Dog Tales, From A to Z"
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Q: Where is your book available?
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Q: Tell us what your book is about.
A: Twenty-six dogs, whose names start with each letter of the alphabet, are included in this collection of true tales. War dogs, police dogs, space travelers, and heroes were thoroughly researched and the owners interviewed, when possible, to chronicle the actual events. Some of the canines are Chips, a decorated World War II soldier; Seaman, who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition; and Maya, who saved her owner's life during a home invasion. Thirteen different breeds are represented, spanning from the first century to the present. Eight are award winners, one posthumously; each is shown in original drawings.
Q: What inspired you to write?
A: As a teacher, I've always loved to read and write. I tried to instill this in my students. Providing interesting reading material is essential to teaching reading. That's what I tried to accomplish with my "dog book," offer entertaining and educational stories.
Q: Who do you think would most enjoy your book?
A: Animal lovers, dog lovers, children, history buffs, people who work with dogs, veterinarians, adults, everybody can find something to enjoy in these true stories. The events didn't happen in a vacuum; they occurred in people's lives. These owners/handlers and the settings are as interesting as the dogs themselves.
Q: What is your favorite book?
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Utah State soccer takes on New Mexico in MW tournament second round
The fifth-seeded Utah State soccer team is through one round of the Mountain West tournament after knocking off Nevada on Monday night, 2-0, in Albuquerque, N.M.
The Aggies got a first-half from Ambryn McCallson, and Mari Miyashiro sealed the win with a score with only two minutes remaining. It was payback against a Wolfpack team that nipped Utah State to start Mountain West play.
For the match, Utah State outshot Nevada 18 to 7. Freshman keeper Natalie Stoven earned the shutout.
The tournament doesn't slow down for the Aggies, who now take on No. 4 seed New Mexico at their own soccer complex at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Utah State had a scoreless draw with the Lobos when they last faced them on Oct. 25.
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Grocery store green teas are usually generic (unidentified and mass produced on a large scale) and anywhere from ho-hum to yek! Bottled green teas are typically beyond yek and well into yuk. Some people make a face and drink them just because they are supposed to be "good for you".
Have heart! Here are two quality loose leaf Chinese green teas, very different from one another, if you would like to forgo yek and yuk and explore the real thing.
First, the 2010 Jade Dragon - Yunnan Green Tea from NorbuTea.com.
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-Harvest: Spring 2010
-Growing Region: Tengchong County, Baoshan Prefecture, Yunnan
This extraordinary green tea comes from Tengchong county in the Baoshan Prefecture of Yunnan. Tengchong is in the far west of Yunnan on the border with Myanmar, and is very well known as the center of the jade & jadeite trade in the region. It was grown at an altitude of approximately 8,200 ft (2,500 M) near a village known locally as "Village of the Returning Dragon."
Our Jade Dragon is a traditional Yunnan green tea, which is characterized by a quick, high temperature wok firing step in processing which creates a unique look, penetrating aroma and flavor.
This tea is comprised of a mix of very tender young leaves and buds. The dry tea really looks frosted or perhaps "dusty," and the aroma of the dry leaves is remarkably fruity and "toasty" at the same time. When infused, the liquor is quite aromatic when compared to green teas that are fired in a lower temperature wok, and the assertively toasty and fruity notes balance nicely with the grassy, more typically "green tea" type aroma. The flavor of this tea is nutty with toasty & fruity undertones balanced with the grassy, pleasantly bitter flavors typical of other green teas. It has a great and assertive Hui Gan (bittersweet aftertaste) that becomes apparent quickly after tasting.
The flavor of this tea is more assertive than other green teas, and can become overly bitter if steeped at too high a temperature or for too long. To start out, I would recommend steeping this tea at 160 to 170 Fahrenheit (slightly lower than normal for Chinese green tea) for about 3 minutes. As with all teas, adjust the time and temperature to your own personal taste (if you like a stronger tasting green tea, use more tea and/or a higher temperature, etc).
This was my favorite green tea by far that I got to taste during my recent trip to Yunnan, and I really hope our customers like it as much as I do.
For more steeping directions, see our Tea Steeping Guide.
The next post will describe the second Chinese green tea for this TT&D, and the third one will provide additional important information. Stay tuned!
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On September 1, 1914, Martha, the last known Passenger Pigeon, died in the Cincinnati Zoo. It's hard to believe there were billions of Passenger Pigeons in the early nineteenth century.By 1900, there were none left in the wild. The last Passenger Pigeon became a symbol of how easily we can... read more »
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has commended Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi and his manager John Shittu for their contributions toward the success of the 2014 World Refugee Day.
The day was marked on June 20.
The world body said in a letter to Shittu, "We, UNHCR, want to say a huge thank you to John Obi Mikel and his manager, John Shittu, for your fantastic support of World Refugee Day this year. Especially at such short notice, with Mikel literally about to board the bus for the airport."
Head of the UNHCR Global Ambassador Programme, Coco Campbell, who signed the letter, said the 2014 World Refugee Day campaign broke all records in bringing visibility of the refugee cause to new audiences.
"Hundreds of thousands around the world watched our short films, and our social media achieved a reach of over 179 million, with social impressions of nearly 470 million. Many people encountered the refugee story for the first time. Barriers were brought down," she wrote.
"Whilst we celebrated the strength, resilience and contribution of refugees around the globe, WRD also brought with it the sobering announcement that displacement, because of conflict and persecution, is now over 51 million – its highest level since World War II. So the need for support from influential voices such as yours has never been more appreciated. We still have much important work to do."


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Everyone, even Wired magazine is jumping on the "news" from the European Space Agency that the Northwest Passage is open, right across the Arctic Archipelago. Which is odd because American researchers made the same announcement earlier this summer. We need better media coverage of the effects of climate change than this.
First, the National Snow and Ice Data Center at the University of Colorado had this to say on Sept 4:
Another notable aspect of August 2007 was the opening of the Northwest Passage… Might the Northeast Passage open in the next few weeks?
Five days later the center noted that "The Northwest Passage is still open." The news was accompanied by satellite photos that clearly show navigable waters through the Archipelago, so it's not as if there was any doubt about the facts.
And yet, the ESA announcement of Sept. 14 attracted heaps of media attention:
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic has shrunk to its lowest level this week since satellite measurements began nearly 30 years ago, opening up the Northwest Passage – a long-sought short cut between Europe and Asia that has been historically impassable.
The two agencies use different metrics — the ESA describes the decrease in ice cover to 3 million square kilometres, while the NSIDC talks of a record low ice extent of 4.24 million sq. km, as of Sept. 10. Either way, it's far below the norm. The historical mean sea ice extent for September is, by comparison, more than 5 million sq. km.
The AP, which converts the ESA numbers somewhat imprecisely to square miles, also manages to confuse the geography of the Arctic, wrapping up its coverage with:
The opening this week was not the most direct waterway, ESA said. That would be through northern Canada along the coast of Siberia, which remains partially blocked.
Which will be news to both Canadians and Russians, I expect.
The important thing that no one is focusing on is the particular route involved in this "Northwest Passage." The ESA has this map:
Note how far north the route is at the western end of the Northwest Passage and compare the attempted and successful routes actually taken in the past:
All successful navigation of the passage in the past involved a southern turn halfway through, passing south of Victoria and/or Banks islands. This is because of the obvious tendency of more southerly reaches to melt more thoroughly. The fact that there is now a more direct and navigable route to the north of both islands is quite remarkable.
The warming trend 1000 years ago that allowed for the Viking settlement of Greenland and the modern Inuit colonization of the Arctic from Alaska brought with it less summer ice cover, perhaps even as much as what we're seeing now. The early European explorers of the Arctic had the misfortune of trying to sail through the Archipelago after a cooling trend had set in. Just bad timing, it would seem.
That cooling trend has apparently come to end in both the Canadian and Arctic sides of the North Polar region. The resulting spats over who controls these waters and the resources below are only going to get more heated, and may represent some the first serious political consequences of climate change.
The subject is also the inspiration for one of my favorite folk songs: The Northwest Passage, by the late great Stan Rogers. Here's the chorus:
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea;
Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage
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CHANHASSEN, Minn. (WCCO) — Fireworks Monday night at a Chanhassen city council meeting.
Homeowners are mad that the city won't pay for the clean up after sewage backed up into their homes.
They are especially mad because after the city paid another homeowner last year for the clean up when leakage from a water main break damaged his home.
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Earlobe creases
Earlobe creases are superficial lines in the otherwise smooth earlobe of a child or young adult.
The earlobes of children and young adults are normally smooth. Creases are sometimes associated with rare syndromes that are passed down through families.
Some studies have found that people with earlobe creases have a greater risk for heart attack than others. More recent research suggests that earlobe creases are more common in older people, and that age, not the presence of creases, accounts for the increased heart attack risk.
Other genetic factors such as race and earlobe shape may also determine who develops earlobe creasing and whether it occurs in childhood or adulthood.
Note: Having one small abnormality in facial features, such as an earlobe crease, is not uncommon, and is usually not associated with a serious medical condition.
Common Causes
In children, earlobe creases are sometimes associated with rare disorders, including Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
Call your health care provider if
This finding is usually discovered on a well-child examination.
If you notice that your child has earlobe creases and are concerned that they may be linked with an inherited disorder, see your pediatrician.
What to expect at your health care provider's office
The doctor or nurse will examine your child and ask questions about his or her medical history and symptoms. This may include:
- When did you first notice the earlobe creases?
- What other symptoms or problems have you also noticed?
Tests depend on the symptoms.
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Young businessman Ross Kemp aims for major success with Asap Water Crafts
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Young entrepreneur Ross Kemp may have a famous name, but he is determined to become well-known in his own right.
The businessman runs Asap Water Crafts, based at Loughborough University, which makes electric-powered, one-person water crafts for lifeguards and the leisure market.
Mr Kemp, who shares his name with the actor who played EastEnders hard man Grant Mitchell, has entered his business into Science and Technology category of the Leicester Mercury Business Awards, one of about 170 firms who are vying for prizes this year.
"I remember seeing last year's awards and I know it's a really big local event," he said. "I want to manufacture locally, using local suppliers. I thought entering these awards would be a good way of raising both the company, and my own, profile, locally."
The Loughborough University design graduate last year celebrated a hat-trick of awards for his business.
He won £1,000 in the national Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards, after also scooping £1,000 at Think BIG – Loughborough University's student and graduate enterprise awards.
He also won the best start-up business of the year in the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards, scooping the top prize of £10,000. Another entry into this year's awards, taking place on April 3, is metal components manufacturer Lestercast, of Leicester, which is battling it out in the Small Business of the Year and Manufacturing categories.
The company has recently won new contracts with automotive firms, Formula 1 teams and oil and gas specialists.
Chris Batty, managing director of Lestercast, in Ireton Avenue, which employs more than 40 people, said: "We've seen a gradual increase in sales over the course of 2013 and some of the work has been won back from overseas."
The awards event, to be held at the Maher Centre, in Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester, is expected to be attended by 750 people.
Last year's event, which took place in March at Leicester's De Montfort Hall, was attended by about 600 people.
That was the first event since the Leicester Mercury took over the running of what had been the Leicestershire Business Awards.
The headline sponsors for this year's awards event are Baker Tilly, De Montfort University and Freeth Cartwright. The event is run in association with Champions (UK).
For more on the ceremony, and how to book tables, call Nikki Kandola at the Leicester Mercury on 0116 222 4310, or e-mail her at:
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Total Recall: Batman Movies
With The Dark Knight Rises hitting theaters, we take a closer look at the Caped Crusader's big-screen adventures.
The Masked Manhunter. The Caped Crusader. Bats. You know who we're talking about, film fans, and chances are you've had this Friday circled on your calendar since Warner Bros. announced that July 20, 2012 was the day The Dark Knight Rises would be arriving in theaters. The conclusion of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Rises is one of the year's most anticipated releases, and in honor of this momentous occasion, we decided to dedicate this week's list to a (mostly) fond look back at the Bat in all of his cinematic guises. With the Bat-signal blazing, it's time for Total Recall!
Batman: The Movie
For a Batman interpretation frequently derided for its campiness, Batman: The Movie has a surprisingly high number of quotable lines and memorable scenes. Remember how the dynamic duo deduce that all their archenemies -- Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Joker -- are working together to take over the world? Or the insane logic Robin consistently applies to Riddler's questions that always turn out to be right? But the best bit has to be the one highlighted below. It involves bat ladders, shark repellent Bat-spray, and a high seas encounter with an exploding Megalodon. "Holy Cornball Camp, Batman!" exclaims Scott Weinberg of eFilmCritic.com, "This movie's a hoot!"
One of the most hyped movies in Hollywood history, and one of the finest examples of movie tie-ins and cross-promotion (so successful it made t-shirt bootleggers filthy rich), Batman is also one of the weirdest event pictures of all time. Director Tim Burton jettisoned the plots (if not the dark tone) of Bob Kane's original comics, and came up with set designs reminiscent of Fritz Lang's Metropolis and freakish, brooding characters similar to... well, a Tim Burton movie. Particularly compelling is Jack Nicholson as the Joker, who gleefully relishes his plan to kill the citizens of Gotham City with lethal gas. Michael Keaton makes for a subdued Dark Knight, a hero who dispenses vigilante justice while living a morose existence in Wayne Manor. A precursor to more complex comic book adaptations, Batman made piles of money, and the bat-logo was ubiquitous in the summer of 1989. "Burton brings back film noir elements to the new Batman, elevating it to a dark, demented opera," wrote Jeffrey Anderson of Combustible Celluloid.
Batman Returns
Tim Burton has said he always sympathized with monsters, and so, for his sequel to Batman, he gave audiences not one, but two empathetic, pitiable villains. The Penguin (Danny DeVito) is a deformed orphan who leads an army of aquatic, flightless birds from the bowels of Gotham City. The Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) is a frumpy secretary who is killed by her boss (Christopher Walken) after she learns of his evil schemes but is brought back to life by a group of cats. Teaming up against Batman, the pair plans an assault on the city above. Batman Returns is so cold and dark it makes the first installment look like Amelie by comparison, but that's not necessarily a bad thing; it still made a killing at the box office, and was Burton's favorite of the two Batman movies he helmed. "Of all the Batman pictures, this is the most striking, atmospheric and effective," wrote David Keyes of Cinemaphile.org.
Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm
Before the Nolan Batman movies, Mask of the Phantasm offered the most articulate exploration of the Bruce Wayne character. While the movie takes the action that made The Animated Series such great afternoon fun and expands it (but avoiding cheap, empty thrills that having a big budget can afford you), it also showers loving detail on a pivotal romance in Bruce's life and an affecting scene of Bruce begging for release at his parents' gravestone. It's the rare movie that shows its protagonist for what he is: essentially insane. "[Mask of the Phantasm] managed to soar above the theatrical Batman adaptation," states Kevin Carr of 7M Pictures, "And would remain the best Bat Movie to hit the big screens until Batman Begins shook things up in 2005."


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There has been an outpouring of support and offers of help from CNN Radio listeners and CNN.com readers for "Maria" and her family. Maria's story was profiled last week after the release of the U.S Census Bureau's Poverty Report.
"Maria," too embarrassed to give us her real name, tells us what has happened since her story was told, what help she has received and how it has renewed her faith in humankind, and energized her in moving forward finding a job and getting back on her feet.
One man in particular took "Maria" and her sons shopping for necessities.
"I am still trying to figure out if this person is real or an angel from God," said "Maria."
The person who helped Maria is not rich. He has less than $50,000 in the bank but said he was simply moved to help.
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I don't understand people who cannot find jobs. Unless you are severely disabled, or single mom of a toddler with no relatives, it's near impossible to *not* find a job. You may not earn much, but it beats the hell out of begging. Those able bodied people who cannot find jobs are either milking the system, are lazy and spoiled, find it beneath themselves to work blue collar, or all of the above.
What we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others remains immortal.
One of the best quotes ever.
My response was to long I guess as it's not posting so I'll break it into a couple pieces.
The reason I was off so long was because of the Workman's Comp carrier itself, they required all medical tests be pre-approve, and each approval took a minimum of 2-3 months, it was 17 months before I even able to have surgery (and before the corrective surgery even moving from the bed to the couch or desk chair was a major excursion that was filled with lots of agony and pain.)
After the surgery it was only about 6-8 months before my doctor cleared me to return to full duty, but the Workman's Comp carrier and their doctor would not clear me to return to work without closing out the case (so they could avoid any future medical bills for my back) so I had no choice but to agree to that. After THEY requested to close out the case it still took them two years before they finally closed the case so I could return to work.
Okay, so how did this end up down here and not up where I selected reply?
To SAM – who said you can get a job if you want it – In some metro areas that may be true; but in rural areas where the industries have moved or closed up – there are NO jobs to be had.
As in my earlier posting – Lend a hand if you can – you may need the same one day. There is always someone who has less than you!
Oh for petes sake gab, stoping being so mean. Dogs need a home too. I am glad they are giving that beautiful dog a home. I understand that dogs are very helpful with kids that have special needs. So I am sure you really did not mean that crappy comment..................
You can't judge someone by a photo! She could have been given the DVD's or found them at yard sales. Many poor people take pets in, because they often have very big hearts and want to help even those less fortunate than themselves. Not to mention, there could have been a time Maria was NOT poor and was able to buy a few fun things in her life.
Gab is not being mean, but being logical. If logic is mean, then I don't know what to say. Logic tell you that you are poor, you need to shed excessiveness. If you have a dog, try to find a family for the dog that can actually provide a home and good living. That is logic, not being mean. SEESH
A. I don't even see DVDs in this picture
B. She probably had the dog BEFORE she hit hard times. And it's just difficult to give up a dog after you've had them, they really become a part of the family.
C. I don't know why you people judge this person without even knowing her. You and John need to take a walk in Maria's shoes before you insult her.
If you listen to the woman, you'll hear that they sold the tv, the dogs, the furniture, and their wedding rings. Granted there are many "poor" people who use food stamps so they can afford their iPhone contracts, but this family is not among them. While I don't personally know them, they sound like they're really in dire straits, they're trying hard to find work, and they give details and do not beg for help. Even as someone who is generally skeptical of hard-luck stories (as I am and you seem to be), I would be willing to help this family out to get them back on their feet. They sound like true Americans and good people.
Ok I think i see what COULD be dvds...but if they are, that's not exactly an extensive collection anyway. I agree with Kay!
I thought that was your wife with the ball
You're a moron....you sound like the type of person who wouldn't be moved to help another human being if your own life depended on it. Sometimes having a pet can ease a person's despair because animals are non-judgemental, unlike you. A pet will love you no matter what your station in life. Which reminds me...you need to get a life. You should thank God you're not in her position....I reiterate...you are a moron.
Um, I check out my DVD's from the library- I'll keep that in mind if someone ever takes a picture of my home to hide them just in case someone gets the wrong idea, like I'm a millionaire or something because of it.
My god, chill out. You may not know this but many people who are homeless have animals as well. Many non-profit organizations help individuals who have pets afford to give them loving homes. What else would she do, put the dog on the street to be a stray? Animals are part of the family as well. Also, that doesn't look like a DVD but an original Playstation game from the greatest hits. With how old the system is, they probably got it at a garage sale for $10 with games.
Before you start judging, why don't you go work in a family homeless shelter for a weekend. I bet it will open your eyes...
John, you sound like a bitter man. By the way, didn't you get Workmen's Compensation to help you while you were out for your work-related injury? Not enough to pay the bills? Maybe you're lifestyle is a little excessive....


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Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Oil rose for a fourth day in New York on concern global supplies of crude will shrink after the European Union signaled it may ban imports from Iran and U.S. stockpiles declined.
Futures climbed as much as 0.6 percent after settling at the highest in three weeks. The EU may have reached an agreement to limit shipments from Iran, OPEC's second-largest producer, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said yesterday. U.S. crude inventories fell 5 million barrels to 334.1 million last week, the lowest since January 2010, according to the American Petroleum Institute. Kuwait's ruler dissolved parliament after corruption allegations sparked anti-government protests.
"Prices are slowly ticking up on the back of potential supply shocks," said David Lennox, a resource analyst at Fat Prophets in Sydney, who had forecast oil would trade from $80 to $90 a barrel before tension increased in the Gulf. "The market is still looking at what may or may not happen in terms of embargoes on Iran from the West. There's also the potential for civil unrest in Kuwait."
Crude for January delivery gained as much as 57 cents to $101.85 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It was at $101.78 at 3:58 p.m. Singapore time. Yesterday, the contract added 29 cents to $101.28, the highest since Nov. 16. Prices are up 11 percent this year after climbing 15 percent in 2010.
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The EU agreed to tighten sanctions on Iran at a meeting Dec. 1 in Brussels because of its nuclear program, blacklisting individuals and companies while falling short of authorizing an immediate ban. The U.S. approved additional curbs on Iran's oil industry Nov. 21.
Political tensions in Kuwait, which supplies about 3 percent of the world's crude, are obstructing the country's progress, requiring "a return to the nation to choose its representatives," according to a decree issued by Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday and cited by state news agency Kuna. It didn't say when elections will be held. Kuwait's cabinet, headed by Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, resigned Nov. 28 following months of protests calling for his ouster and a change in government.
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Welcome to Yorkshire insists it will work alongside other organisations to ensure it complies with the requirements stipulated to secure £10 million in funding for the staging of next year's Grand Depart of the Tour de France, secured in principle from Culture Secretary Maria Miller.
Ms Miller made the pledge yesterday after receiving a delegation of MPs from North Yorkshire, just 24 hours after one of her colleagues at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Sports Minister Hugh Robertson, had been highly critical of the organisers of the Grand Depart in a letter sent to the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council.
In a statement sent to road.cc this afternoon, Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: "'A UK wide strategic delivery group for the Grand Depart was a key component of Welcome to Yorkshire's original business plan to UK Sport.
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"Many people and organisations with experience of being involved with the Olympics will be on that group and we will work with ASO, the premiere cycling event organisers in the world, to ensure we host both a world class cycle race and also maximise the benefits that surround it in terms of economic impact, health, education legacy and tourism. We are confident we have the expertise to do that and deliver on our promise to host the Grandest Grand Depart."
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21st March 2013 - 16:49
Oh look, there is that word again LEGACY.....I'm sure I heard that being spouted around some other big event last year....
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21st March 2013 - 19:27
I find it incredible of peoples ignorance in the Tour de France culture. Having followed Le Tour for over 20 years abroad, Yorkshire is ideal. I wish I had the finance to tell the Government to rescind their decision. The Olympic Road Race was badly organised with 'lock down' roads way after it had passed. In France roads are open as soon as when the famous Broom Wagon has passed. WTY are doing a fantastic job. Read Yorkshire hotels bookings. Packed all
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Cultivating peace in Mindanao (Second of Two Parts)-A A +A
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
WE ALL want peace in Mindanao. Who shall formulate peace? The Empire in Manila may help. Malaysia may facilitate with a motive. The real players are those who live in Mindanao. Who are they? In the Sulu archipelago, we can safely say that 98 percent of the residents are Muslims. There are Tausugs in the island of Jolo, and the Samals could be found in the group of islands in Tawi-Tawi.
We have other groups scattered across Mindanao. The Maguindanaos are in Pulang River Basin. The Maranaos dwell in the Lanao Lake Region in Central Mindanao. The Yakans roam in Basilan. The Iranuns prevail in Cotabato. Each Muslim group has a distinct dialect, unique culture, and possesses a vision of what society should be. Each tribe has a perception of peace. The government panel should not underestimate each tribe.
The Muslims of Mindanao (more or less) represent only 17 percent of the population in the region. Roman Catholics could be roughly 61 percent. President Ramon Magsaysay made Mindanao a "Land of Promise" by sending Christians there to become farmers and established communities against the will of the Muslims. If the Muslims are a minority in Mindanao, how come that we are so worried with this insurgency problem?
There are three groups of Muslim insurgents. (Or, shall we say four?) The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and the Abu Sayyaf. If we want to add to the litany, probably we can include the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), a breakaway group from the MILF. Those who left broke their hearts when MILF signed a peace deal with the government. Before 1976, (signing of Tripoli Agreement) MNLF under the command of Nur Misuari was giving Mindanao the biggest threat. MILF under the command of Hashim Salamat was formerly second in command to Nur Misuari.
MILF occupied the nucleus of Mindanao with well-organized thousands of fighters popularly supported by villagers who are sympathetic to their cause. MNLF and MILF are positioning to establish a separate Muslim state in Mindanao. (You may disagree with me.) The Abu Sayyaf also claimed that this third party shares the vision of MNLF and MILF, but its activities of kidnappings for ransom and killing of non-Muslims have no connection with the ideology of the MNLF and MILF.
All the Muslim groups in Mindanao are bound together by Islam. As early as A.D. 1400, Islam reached Mindanao and Sulu archipelago through the Muslim traders who made brief stay in these places before going to China. These businessmen intermarried with the daughters of the village chiefs. Much later, Islam became the center of faith. Muslim teachers and missionaries gained followers because of their beautiful stories of faith and rituals. "Sultanates" headed by "sultans" were established along the shorelines. Muslim brotherhood (Unimah) strengthened the relationship.
History is telling us of Muslim-Spaniard Face-off started by Lapu-Lapu versus Magellan and later highlighted by Rajah Sulayman of Manila and Rajah Lakandula of Tondo who defended their territories against the Spaniards up to the last drop of their blood. The Spaniards made their show-off a reality by setting a Moro-Spanish War in our country. This was put to rest only when the Spaniards were defeated by the Americans (in that Moro-Moro at Manila Bay). The Spaniards never ruled Mindanao.
It is an accepted belief that the Muslims hated the Christian Filipinos because during the Spanish-Moro War, the "indios" from Luzon and Visayas were sent to fight the Muslims in Mindanao. That could be the reason (perhaps) why we have this misunderstanding up to the present time. When the Americans took over the Philippines in 1898 (after "buying" us from Spain), the ex-deal included the ancestral domains of the Muslims.
The Americans were aware of the problem in Mindanao that is why they tricked (persuaded) the Sultan of Sulu to sign a treaty, the Kiram-Bates Treaty, named after the two actor-signatories, Sultan Jamalul Kiram II of Sulu and Brig. Gen. John C. Bates (the representative of Uncle Sam). This was followed by an attempt to Americanize Mindanao. (To be continued)
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Fan favorite and closest-thing-to-a-hero Omar Little may go down in TV history as one of the most compelling characters ever, but that didn't make him immortal in David Simon's rich Baltimore landscape. Having inspired fear and garnered respect from even the most hardened criminals, Omar spent the later episodes hobbling around, clearly primed for an earlydeath. But no one would have guessed it would have come while buying smokes, and at the hands of a neighborhood boy who couldn't have been older than 10.
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True to every other show mentioned thus far, the characters of Boardwalk Empire have made decisions that put them in harm's way every moment of their lives, so it should have come as no surprise that Nucky sought recourse for the attempt on his life. But after seeing Jimmy's actions over the past two episodes (kill his father, control the estate, solidify partnership with Chalky White, make amends with Nucky), we didn't expect him to meet his end quite so soon. We knew Nucky's blood had run cold, but it appeard that their meeting at Jimmy's house had put matters to rest, until Nucky chose to believe his brother over Jimmy.
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