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NUI Galway to Hold Information Evening in Clonmel
Monday, 19 November 2012
Secondary school students interested in NUI Galway are invited to an information evening in Clonmel on Wednesday, 28 November. Parents and guardians are also particularly welcome to the event which runs from 7-9pm in the Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The evening will begin with short talks about NUI Galway and some of the 60 courses it offers. Afterwards, current students and NUI Galway staff will be on hand to answer any questions in relation to courses and practical issues like accommodation, fees and scholarships, and the wide range of support services available to students. The ever-increasing popularity of NUI Galway is in-part due to a whole suite of innovative new programmes, developed in response to the changing needs of the employment market. Unique programmes include a Bachelor of Arts with Human Rights, an Energy Engineering degree which is taught in the University's new Engineering Building, Ireland's largest School of Engineering, and a Maths and Education degree aimed at training maths teachers. Visitors to the information evening will also get information on NUI Galway's newest degree programmes, a BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies and a Bachelor of Arts with Journalism which are brand new for 2013. "NUI Galway has a great deal to offer. Our own students tell us our lecturers are inspirational and challenge them to achieve their full potential. The student experience in Galway is second to none, and we want to bring a taste of that to Tipperary, while also providing all the practical information on accommodation, CAO points, fees, scholarships and courses. With so many courses on offer, this event in Clonmel is a perfect opportunity to meet current students and our lecturers to see what degree might be the right fit", says Caroline Loughnane, Director of Marketing and Communications at NUI Galway. To find out more about the information evening in Clonmel, contact NUI Galway's Schools Liaison Officer, Celine O'Donovan on 087 239 1219 or email@example.com. ENDS
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Mary Robinson Visits NUI Galway to Mark the Beginning of New Ballina Visitor Centre
Monday, 19 November 2012
Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, visited NUI Galway this weekend to mark the beginning of a new partnership with the University. Recent plans have been unveiled to establish a Mary Robinson Centre in the former President's home town of Ballina, Co. Mayo. The Centre, supported by Mayo County Council and Ballina Town Council will be established at Mary Robinson's birthplace and will include both a Visitor Centre and an academic research centre, supported by NUI Galway and focused on scholarly research and education in the fields of Human Rights and Women's Leadership. Speaking at NUI Galway, Mary Robinson also announced details of a public interview on her life and work, with Fintan O'Toole, to take place at NUI Galway on January 14, 2013. Mary Robinson's archive will be the centrepiece of the educational facility, and as academic partner to the project, NUI Galway will bring researchers and students from all over the world to Ballina to engage with the archive. NUI Galway is internationally recognised as a leader in the field of Human Rights and Gender research, and offers undergraduate degrees and Masters programmes in the area. The University will also advise on the cataloguing and making available of the extensive archive which is valued at over €2.5 million. President Jim Browne of NUI Galway commented: "We at NUI Galway are delighted to have been invited to become involved in this project. We believe that the Mary Robinson Archive is very important for scholarship globally; for our region – it adds a truly unique piece of infrastructure to the knowledge capital of the West of Ireland; and for Ireland as a nation preserving the narrative of the life and work of probably the most significant figure to emerge from our country – a transformative figure of modern Ireland – Mary Robinson." The proposed Visitor Centre, which is set to open to the public by the end of 2014, will provide a unique cultural tourism resource for Mayo as visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Mary Robinson's life and work, including her early roots in Ballina. The project will involve the refurbishment of Victoria House, a protected 19th century Georgian house, together with the construction of an Annex to the house. Parts of the house will be recreated to its original condition at the time of Mary Robinson's birth in 1944. The property at Victoria House, which has been in the Bourke Family for generations, is being made available to the Centre by the owner, Mary's brother Adrian Bourke, and will be leased in perpetuity. Mary Robinson's archive is a vast collection illuminating the life and career of one of Ireland's most distinguished public figures. The archive includes a library of books, and periodicals, Mary Robinson's personal diaries, working files and detailed records of her career as a champion of human rights and women's equality. Also included are numerous recordings and manuscripts from her time as President of Ireland. ENDS
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Accessing a Wealth of Medical Information
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
A new €4.4 million EU project A new €4.4 million EU project is using the latest web technologies to make the most of the wealth of medical information contained in electronic medical records. The project aims to aid decision-making for medical practitioners and improve safety in clinical research. The Linked2Safety project will build a medical and clinical data management infrastructure, using privacy-aware, semantic technology. At the forefront of technologies being deployed by the project, are researchers from the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at the National University of Ireland Galway. Their task is to imbue meaning into the data contained within the European healthcare information space, which is fragmented and disparate, and connect that data. To do so, the project will use 'linked-data' and other sematic technologies developed by DERI. "So much valuable information sits in seclusion in medical records in hospitals across Europe. They have the potential to significantly help and advance medical research, as well as improve health policies," explains Ronan Fox, Health Care and Life Sciences Leader at DERI. "What we need to do is put in place a framework so that the information can be interconnected, this could lead to all kinds of possibilities. For example, within the context of the data governance, and legal and ethical framework created in Linked2Safety, individuals could be identified to join a clinical trial for a rare disease, whether they are in Ireland or Cyprus." In addition, using 'linked data', information contained in the records will be leveraged in clinical research for the early detection of potential patient safety issues. Such issues might be based on genetic data analysis and the extraction of the bio-markers associated with an identified type of an adverse event. The Linked2Safety project will also support the effective organization and execution of clinical trials by allowing health carers and medical scientists to easily submit their own query and get homogenized access to high-quality medical data. Linked2Safety is an FP7 project funded by the European Commission under the area of ICT for health. With over 140 researchers, DERI is the largest web science institute of its kind in the world, set up in 2003 with funding from Science Foundation Ireland and the National University of Ireland Galway. -ends-
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REMEDI Strengthen Chinese Research Links
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Officials from the Chinese Government Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) visited the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway last week. Organised by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland, the visit was a follow-up to the signing of collaborative research agreements between REMEDI and two Chinese research institutes based in Shanghai and Xi'an earlier this year. The collaboration will see the partners work together in the areas of regenerative medicine clinical trials, particularly in the areas of diabetes and orthopaedics. As part of their visit the officials from MOST had the opportunity to see the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI) at NUI Galway, which is a specially designed facility for manufacturing GMP-grade stem cells for use in human clinical trials. At present there is no similar facility in China. REMEDI hopes to work with its collaborators and the Chinese Government to help set up similar resources in China, ultimately opening up new opportunities for partnership in the area of clinical trials using stem cells. Professor Timothy O'Brien, Director of REMEDI states, "We look forward to undertaking collaborative clinical trials using stem cells in Ireland and China. This will allow efficacy to be assessed in different ethnic populations and will also serve to harmonize transnational conduct of such trials." "We highly appreciate that NUI Galway has been actively developing close scientific collaborations with Chinese institutions in recent years", added Liya Dong, Deputy Director General, Department of Science & Technology Development, MOST, "and we strongly support Ireland-China bi-lateral collaborations in life science and other areas, and will do our best to provide assistance for promoting the collaborations between NUI Galway and the Chinese Institutions in Shanghai and Xi'an." The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) is a Science Foundation Ireland-funded Strategic Research Cluster, led by NUI Galway and with partners in University College Cork and NUI Maynooth. REMEDI is a partnership between scientists, clinicians and industry and it is the leading centre in the area of stem cell and regenerative medicine in Ireland. -ends-
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Winter Conferrings at NUI Galway
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
First Podiatry Students in Ireland to Graduate Over 1400 students, including the first Podiatry students in the country, will graduate from across the five colleges at NUI Galway at the University's winter conferring ceremonies, which take place from today, Wednesday 21 to Friday, 23 November. George Cunningham will also be conferred with an honorary Master of Arts degree. From Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, George Cunningham is a former Principal of Coolderry Central School, Birr, Co. Offaly. He was prominently associated with the successful campaign to save and subsequently restore Damer House in his native Tipperary town of Roscrea. He founded there, in 1980, Ireland's first heritage centre together with the Roscrea Heritage Society, of which he is still President and honorary Life Member. He has been deeply involved with every aspect of Irish heritage tourism during the past thirty years. He receives this honorary degree in recognition of his enormous contribution to heritage, conservation and education. The winter conferring will see the first cohort of graduates from the discipline of Podiatry in the School of Health Sciences at the University, which is the only undergraduate programme available in the Republic of Ireland leading to a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. 13 students will graduate, qualifying after four years of study as healthcare professionals specialising in the management of disease and disorders of the lower limb and foot. Speaking in advance of the ceremonies, President of NUI Galway, Dr Jim Browne, said: "The graduation of the first cohort of podiatry graduates in Ireland is a historic milestone. We are delighted to have worked closely with colleagues in the HSE and with international experts to develop this new programme. I am also pleased that this week we will honour the achievements of George Cunningham, an enlightened educationalist and custodian of Irish heritage, by conferring him with an honorary degree. In addition, degrees, higher diplomas, Masters and PhDs will be awarded to students graduating over the three days from the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; College of Engineering and Informatics; College of Business, Public Policy and Law; College of Science; and the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. -Ends-
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Interactive Themes at Galway Science & Technology Festival Exhibition
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
The 15th Galway Science and Technology Festival, part of National Science Week and sponsored by Medtronic Galway, will host the Festival's Final Exhibition Day at NUI Galway on Sunday, 25 November from 10am to 6pm. Professor Pat Fottrell, Chairman of Science Foundation Ireland is the Festival's special guest and will visit exhibits accompanied by Dr Jim Browne, President of NUI Galway, Mr Gerard Kilcommins, VP of Global Vascular Operations Medtronic, Professor Tom Sherry, Dean of Science NUI Galway, Mr Michael Carmody, President of GMIT, Dr Des Foley, Head of Science & Research GMIT and Mr Tom Hyland, Chairman of Galway Science & Technology Festival. During the Final Day Exhibition at NUI Galway visitors can enjoy over 80 interactive stands representing areas including research, education, industry and the environment at the Bailey Allen Hall and Orbsen Building. Visitors can take a tour of the new Engineering Building and visit the Zoology and Marine Biology Museum, while 20 separate shows for families will take place in the IT Building, Aula Maxima and the Arts and Science Concourse buildings. There will be a number of volunteers who will direct visitors to shows and exhibits and there will also be a Park and Ride facility at Corrib Village, Newcastle with a shuttle bus to and from the University Campus. Up to 20 Primary and Secondary Schools will exhibit stands covering Life Science, Technology and Physics and Chemistry themes, with the overall winning schools receiving a prize for most creative exhibits. Visitors can expect to be greeted by students lurking around exhibit areas dressed in mad scientist and bacteria costumes. Festival Sponsors providing exciting interactive exhibits include Medtronic, Galway Enterprise Board, NUI Galway, GMIT, Cisco, Boston Scientific, Avaya, SAP, Covidien, Hewlett Packard, Creganna, The Marine Institute and Galway County Council. Medtronic's exhibit will focus on Innovation, with engineers on hand to demonstrate how to get from Idea to Product and all the steps in between. There will be a showcase of products for the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension. Visitors to the stand are encouraged to ask lots of questions and may be in with a chance of winning a prize. Medtronic will also provide a fun Games Corner where children of all ages are invited to come and test their manual dexterity with lots of helpful people from Medtronic on hand to greet you on the day. Gerard Kilcommins, VP of Global Vascular Operations and General Manager Galway Site Medtronic commented, "Medtronic became the main sponsor of the Galway Science and Technology Festival over ten years ago. Since then, we are delighted to have experienced the journey that has seen the event evolve and flourish into one of the highlights in the calendars of the educational and science communities. This year's theme is "Everyday Experimenting" and experimentation is something that makes Science and Technology so fascinating. Engaging the younger generation throughout this festival about the wonders and possibilities of Science and Technology will help ensure we have the pool of talented scientists and engineers so necessary for Ireland's future success as a nation. As Thomas A. Edison once said, 'to have a great idea, have a lot of them' and I have no doubt the action-packed Exhibition on Sunday will generate lots of ideas and open minds to the many great possibilities and opportunities out there." The Computer & Communication Museum of Ireland, part of the University's Digital Enterprise Research Institute, will be on display in the Bailey Allen, providing a fascinating insight into advances in communications and computing through the years. Hewlett Packard will join the Coderdojo Galway members in the Museum and demonstrate coding. Also, on the day a Prize-Giving Ceremony will take place at the Boston Scientific stand, awarding the winner of the Coding the Big Bang competition where entrants had to create a web-based computer programme that explains the role of CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The competition coincided with the CERN 'Accelerating Science' Exhibition sponsored by Boston Scientific in association with Coderdojo Galway City. Visitors to the Boston Scientific stand will also learn about the technology behind Angioplasty and Balloon Formation and try their hand at the Guidewire Tracking Challenge for a chance to win an iPad Nano every hour. NUI Galway will have a number of exhibits including a H-Racer and Solar Hydrogen Station. The H-Racer is the smallest and coolest hydrogen fuel cell car in the world. Visitors can witness the power of new energy technology in the palm of their hand. The car does not need batteres and uses a real fuel cell and its own on-board hydrogen storage system. The Hydrogen station will provide the H-Racer with an unlimited supply of clean energy. To create free hydrogen fuel at the flick of a switch, just add water to the station's tank while fuelling is animated by a special blue light display. GMIT will have a number of interactive Science and Technology exhibit stands to mark their 40th Anniversary. Exhibit themes include How Engines Work where visitors will see how different engine types work with interactive models on display as well as touch screen animations, and Energy Engineering will demonstrate how energy management is a vital part of everyday life and learn about how energy can be harnessed from the sea, the sun and the wind. Family shows include Black John The Bogus Pirate, a cartoon workshop aimed at teaching children of all ages about marine environment while having fun. K'nex Roadshow, is based on a dynamic open ended spatial building system and Mr Bug with Matt Lewis allows children get up close to friendly tropical animals like snakes and lizards. Killaloe Exploration Dome is a mobile planetarium designed to explore science, astronomy, geology and geography in a fun and interactive way. True Physics Show is an interactive hands-on science show where students participate in launching rockets and flying helicopters and Sue McGrath's Chemistry Show will demonstrate wacky experiments like super foams, colour changes and disgusting slime. Galway Science and Technology Festival Chairman, Tom Hyland commented, "On behalf of the Board of the Galway Science and Technology Festival, I would like to thank our main sponsor Medtronic and all of our partners who have contributed to the growth and development of this Festival into a very significant vehicle for the promotion of the STEM subjects to our young people and help bring excitement and fun to Science and Technology for children and families across the city and county." Exhibition day bookings can be made at www.galwayscience.eventbrite.com to help people plan their day. ENDS
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NUI Galway's Access Programme Annual Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Over 157 NUI Galway students received certificates at the annual NUI Galway Annual Access Awards Ceremony recently. The certificates were presented by Professor Chris Curtin, NUI Galway's Vice-President for Innovation and Performance, for successful completion of the University's Access courses delivered during the academic year 2011/2012, both on campus and in Outreach Centres in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Screebe, Co. Galway and in Longford. Also receiving awards were 73 Access Students who graduated with degrees in Arts, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Nursing and Medicine. A further 14 students who received post-graduate diplomas in Education, Health, Arts and Business Studies, and post-graduate degrees in Marketing, Social Work, Community Development and Law were also acknowledged. NUI Galway's Access Officer, Imelda Byrne, said: "By the end of this year, a total of 463 graduates and 139 postgraduates will have come through the University's Access Programme since its introduction in 2001. This ceremony was to mark the wonderful achievement of those inspirational students and to commend all on their perseverance, dedication and hard work." The function of the NUI Galway Access Programme is to address and respond appropriately to the issues of equality of access, equity of life long opportunities and responding to the issues of rural (and to a lesser extent, urban) social exclusion in the Border, Midland and Western Region and County Clare. All of the elements of the access programmes have important initiatives designed to give everyone a chance to benefit from third level education. -ENDS-
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Coca-Cola Executive Vice President visits NUI Galway Business Students
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Bachelor of Commerce graduate and Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company, Irial Finan took time during a business trip to Ireland this week to visit his Alma Mater, the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway. Mr Finan, who is also President of the Bottling Investments Group and Supply Chain, was on hand to talk to students of the Masters in International Management, passing on his valuable expertise in the arena of international management. The Roscommon native is responsible for managing a multi-billion dollar internal bottling business, the Bottling Investments Group (BIG), which has operations on four continents, with revenues of over $8 billion and employs in excess of 60,000 people. Additionally, he is responsible for stewarding the Company's equity investments. Dr Paul Ryan, Programme Director of the MSc (International Management) was delighted to have Mr Finan address the class saying,"The aim of the programme has always been to bring real learning into the class room. The insights he was able to provide, leading a company with a portfolio featuring 15 billion dollar brands, will not only stand to our students in their studies but also in their future careers." Mr Finan commented: "The Coca-Cola Company operates in 207 countries and is truly both a global and a local company. We constantly challenge ourselves to remain relevant to our consumers. The ability to do business internationally across different cultures is a key feature of my role. I was delighted to share my thoughts with students in the institution which provided a springboard for my career." ENDS
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Evening of Conversation with Dr John Killeen
Thursday, 22 November 2012
NUI Galway's Alumni Club will host an interview with Dr John Killeen, CEO of Cold Chon and Chairperson of Let's Do it Galway, the group responsible for bringing the Volvo Ocean Race to the City. The interview will be conducted by fellow graduate and broadcaster, Tomás Ó Síocháin of RTÉ and TG4, on Thursday, 29 November at 8pm in NUI Galway's Engineering Building. Prior to the interview, guests will have the opportunity to take a tour of the award-winning Engineering Building at 7pm. Sandra Butler, Chairperson of NUI Galway Alumni Association, said: "John Killeen is one of those people who has a clear vision of what can be achieved when Galway makes full use of its maritime environment. The Volvo Ocean Race is but one example of that potential." Registration can be completed online at www.nuigalway.ie/alumni or by contacting the Alumni Office on 091493750 or email@example.com. -ENDS-
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NUI Galway's Intergenerational Learning Programme Wins Major European Award
Thursday, 22 November 2012
The Living Scenes programme in Millstreet Community School, Co. Cork has been awarded second place in an EU Commission competition, celebrating the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. At a ceremony in Brussels recently, Millstreet Community School beat off 1,000 schools from 30 countries to win this major accolade and put intergenerational learning in Ireland on the European radar. The Living Scenes programme, which is designed, implemented and funded by NUI Galway, has been in existence since 1999 and is currently in eight centres throughout Ireland. A Transition Year based initiative, NUI Galway's Living Scenes allows teenagers and older adults to learn together, share experiences and build bonds of mutual respect and understanding through a curricular based programme of learning. A strong emphasis is placed on the holistic development of the participants, promoting equality, personal development, well being and confidence building in both the younger and older adults. The winning entry from Millstreet Community School saw retired adults and teenagers from the school create a multi-media programme aimed at bridging the gap between young and old. The Living Scenes group created an intergenerational rap song; compiled a book titled Two Generations, One Road; and used clay, wood, tiles, glass, and metal to create a permanent display about crossing the generational divide to scoop their prestigious award. The generations@school Project is organised by the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations and is about engaging pupils and seniors in intergenerational dialogue. This year the focus is on bringing together pupils and older people to engage in a conversation about what it means to get older and how older and younger people can collaborate for a better life. Living Scenes is the brainchild of NUI Galway's Dr Mary Surlis, and as the Living Scenes Programme Director, she has developed the programme on a national level. Commenting on the award, Dr Surlis said: "This is a wonderful achievement for the Living Scenes Programme and in particular for John Magee, Pat Piggott and his staff, the outstanding participants and facilitation team in Millstreet Community School. Such an achievement cements the programme as a world class example of civic engagement from a university perspective and also highlights the value of experiential learning in a school's curriculum." Congratulating Millstreet Community School on its success, NUI Galway President, Dr Jim Browne said: "This is a wonderful example of intergenerational learning in Millstreet. It also highlights the prioritisation of civic engagement here at NUI Galway. I would like to congratulate all involved in the project – teachers, school leadership, students, seniors and my own colleagues here in the University - on their tremendous achievement in winning this prestigious EU Commission prize. John Magee, co-ordinator of the Living Scenes programme at Millstreet Community School, said: "This is a wonderful achievement for our school. I would like to thank Dr Mary Surlis, Living Scenes Programme Director, and NUI Galway, who have supported the project in Millstreet from the start. Over the seven years that Living Scenes has been in Millstreet Community School, a great many friendships have been formed between the older adults and the 80 students who have taken part in the project over that time. Rather than one group assuming the role of 'expert' on a certain topic, people from both age groups have been given the opportunity to work collaboratively, learning about one another along the way. A lot of misconceptions about 'youth and old age' have been dispelled through the work of the project." -ENDS-
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The credit that she will now receive is for increasing her capital (to purchase wood) which she will acquire from market stalls and later make furniture and sell it in the markets of the city. This form of work allows her to generate income in order to support her family as much as possible. She now lives outside of wedlock and has three children. When asked what she likes about Pro Mujer, she responds that she likes the information about health.
In the fotograph, in addition to "Doradas" group members, we are able to see the daughter of member Mrs. Susan. The daughter is standing behind her mother.
El crédito que sacaran beneficiara a pequeñas microempresarias donde la señora Yola es una integrante, ella indica que hace seis meses que integra Pro Mujer, ingresando por invitación de su cuñada que es socia de la institución. En la actualidad ella tiene un negocio de producción de muebles; cuenta que este taller lo iniciaron conjuntamente su esposo desde que se casaron.
El crédito que ahora sacará es para incremento de capital (compra de madera) mismo que adquirirá de las barracas y posteriormente a la elaboración lo comercializa a las ferias de la ciudad. Esta forma de trabajo le permite generar recursos para apoyar en lo posible a su familia, pues ella vive en concubinato y tiene tres hijos.
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En la fotografía podemos ver a la hija de la señora Susan, ella esta parada detras su madre
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IN THE SOUTH politics is a lifetime career. You enter it when you are young and you remain in it until the undertaker or the voters intervene. I entered politics at the appropriate age; six, to be exact.
It came about this way. There was a Hallowe'en party for the first grade of the Newnan grammar school and Miss Maggie Brown thought it might inspire her pupils if they drew fortunes out of a wishing-bag. She had the more agreeable occupations written out on small slips of paper in a neat Spencerian hand: banker, fireman, lawyer, preacher, merchant; I do not recall that any slip was labeled "sharecropper"; but Miss Maggie was a romantic, an optimist, and a Southern gentlewoman. My slip said: "Governor, you will be." I would gladly have exchanged it for that which predicted the more gallant and hazardous career of a fireman, but with the fatalism that inhibits the Southern mind, I accepted my unknown lot.
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How can I keep my mom out of the delivery room?
My mother doesn't really approve of my wonderful husband, and he feels uncomfortable around her. She wants to be in the delivery room for the birth of our baby, but I know my husband would rather she wasn't. I love my husband and want this to be our special event. How do I tell my mom that we'd like to be alone for the delivery?
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The time of a birth of a grandchild is so very special. We don't mind asking our parents to babysit so we can spend time with friends but don't include them at the delivery. I feel sorry for the mothers who don't get to share. My grandmother had 8 children all with strange women attending the births. What it would have been to have her mother there. I don't always agree with my mom but she will still be the one to stand by me no matter what. Ask yourself what you would do when that baby you are having is in pain or having a major life event. I'll bet you want to be there. A mother is always a mother. Lighten up. Sounds like lots of prima donnas who don't want mom's or mother-in-laws to be included. My mother-in-law and mother were so sweet. The only thing is to see their excitement. If you mom is a jerk or you mother-in-law is mean to you then arrange to keep them out. Otherwise give them the joy of the experience of being there to watch their own children become parents. The closeness will last a lifetime. My mother and mother-in-law are deceased and what a joy it would be to see their faces when that baby is born. You are starting a family and you should include the family in the event.posted 09/20/2006 by a BabyCenter Member
DIS-HONESTY is never a good policy, isn't this one of the 10 commandments? be honest, please lying only causes double the hurt feelings later on! I believe that even mother-in-laws will eventually realize that they should respect other women's feelings.posted 09/19/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
Delivery is definitely not a spectator sport, but I'm amazed at how many people have their mommies in the delivery room. It's depressing to see married women who still have to cling to their mothers and for some reason or another don't allow thier husbands to take care of them. Happens too much.posted 06/13/2006 by MrsNewell
Not that I think it is wrong, but I can't believe how many people don't want their mothers in the room. My husband will definately be there, but so will my mother. My husband was my moral support, but my mother helped me with actual labor and I couldn't have asked for better help, and I want the same with my third child.posted 10/11/2006 by omg_baby_3
i know how you feel. my mom keeps making me feel bad about not letting my sister be in the delivery room. plus she told me that her and my sister are going to stay at my home after i have the baby. i've been told repeativly that my husband and i are going to need a lot of help to raise a child. any suggestions on how to tell them that we can do it on our own?posted 04/24/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
When my first child was born (my) mother was in the delivery room and the mother of the father of my child wanted to be in the delivery i didn't care because this was her first grandchild but the father didn't want her there because she did not say a word to him through out my whole pregnancy she did ask how the baby was doing or anything so he didn't want her there so he told her as polite as he could i don't want you in the room with me so the father of my baby and his mother would alternate every thirty minutes he would be there then he would leave and she would come then so on so forth but when i was ready to push his heart changed and they both were there to watch their first son and first grandchild being born into this world the most suprising thing was they both ended up crying on each others shoulder things change you might say you don't want them there but your heart might change but if not be honest with her and don't worry about her after it's not your problemposted 02/02/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
I just wanted to say, that I was told by the nurses station I wasn't allowed to stand outside the door when my daughter was pushing. I can't begin to describe the flood of emotions that washed over me, as a mother when this "policy" was forced on me and I was directed to a waiting room that was so far from my daughter it could have had it's own zipcode. Little did these "experts" know, my daughter's boyfriend was an abuser with a restraining order on him from his own mother. I wondered what were they going to do if my precious daughter got in a life threatening situation and a decision had to be made....ask him? A 22 year old drug addict abuser? I will spend the rest of my life fighting this policy and make sure no other mother is treated this way. I asked if it was a written or unwritten policy and they said "written" to which I said "then I would like a copy". Any bets when this magic document will arrive in my mail box? They also said it was because of the fire marshall. Right.posted 05/28/2011 by edwardslaw8
To many of you this may seem a bit strange, but I plan on having many people in the delivery room with me. I know that this is a very precious moment in my sons life, but I want the people that love him the most to be there when he is born. My mom is not sure that she wants to be in there because she doesn't know if she can handle seeing her first born in pain, but my aunt and sister will be there, along with my fiances mom, sister and aunt and of course my fiance. For the aunts this is something that they have never expeinced themselves so I want to be able to have them be a part of my experience. My fiances mom has 2 other grandchildren and was not part of their births at all because she was living half way across the country when they were born. I know that a room full of the people that I love and who love me is the best option for me.posted 12/21/2006 by a BabyCenter Member
i think u should allow ur mother in the delivery room due to the fact she does want to be thier to see her grandchild born trust me iam basically going through the same thing my mother cant stand my babys father iam 12 weeks pg but my mom will come first before any man in this world.posted 09/20/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
Ladies I truly understand what most of you are saying by you wanting it to be you, your husband, and the baby's moment. But if you just think about it you only have one mother and even though your husbands are willing to be there for the delivery doesn't mean that he will be able to stand everything he sees. What if he passes out or get light-headed and you have asked your mom not to be in the delivery room with you, then who is going to be your support? So, you might want to think about it before you come to a final decision that you dont want your mom in the delivery room. And even if dads are there in the delivery room, after you have the baby, you are going to need that extra support because the husbands will have to go back to work each day to support you and the baby. So, be careful when it comes to mom not being there for you because some people don't have a mom and wish that she could be there for them. Peace and Love to the mothers-to-beposted 04/22/2008 by Kimberly Claggett
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The first thing for any goal process is attitude. That can be formed before the process and added to along the way. You need to establish the amount you wish to pay to achieve the goal. In any decent goal it is usually an "unreasonable" amount. This is becuase sacrifice is required. It's often described as passion or commitment but really its the amount you are willing to give up to excel at your chosen goal. Lets face it, most olympians lead a life devoid of balance and the superficial pleasures most of us aspire to.
2014 in the Tasman was an experience to last a lifetime!
I am satisfied with the experience. It offered a great cross section of what it is to be at sea. It really does have some wonderous extremes. Some nights were flat starry and filled with phosphorescence. Others were a defening roar of wind with a couple of lumpy bits of water to agitate the backwards progress.
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Scene: Mitt Romney and family standing in front of a very nice, large, expensive house with American flag waving in the breeze.
I'm Mitt Romney and I'm a successful businessman. In fact, while my Republican opponents and the left's class warfare machine want to hold it against me that I've earned more money than any of the other candidates, it's something I can't and won't apologize for.
Those who focus on my tax returns, trying to figure out how to turn my business success into political failure, completely miss the point.
Speaker Gingrich's earnings, much of which like our current president's earnings comes from book sales, are largely the result of self-promotion. And while there's nothing wrong with that, the handful of people he employs hardly speaks to a broader understanding of the real-world economy. Furthermore, Mr. Gingrich's past earnings have, also like our current president, included more than a million dollars eventually taken from taxpayers.
Cut to scene: A street of homes with foreclosure signs in front of them
To be fair, Mr. Gingrich apparently did not recognize the national disaster his "client" was about to inflict on homeowners across the nation, (Cut to image: Newt Gingrich reading something that looks like a history book) but then a "historian" should have known the inevitable outcome of government trying to buy homeowners' votes without regard to economic consequences.
Dissolve to sequence of images of happy-looking employees of Staples and other companies in Romney's investment portfolio
But here's the main point: If I am earning investment returns as I am from my ownership of pieces of businesses, imagine how much money is being made not only by the other owners – which might include your very own pension plan – but also by those holding the more than hundred thousand jobs our investment has ended up creating?
Cut to unpleasant image of Speaker Gingrich
Speaker Gingrich is selling his influence, whether to Freddie Mac or health care companies.
Cut to picture of Jack Abramoff with Newt Gingrich (if one can be found, otherwise just Abramoff, looking dark and evil)
Even disgraced super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff said that Mr. Gingrich is "engaging in the exact same kind of corruption that America disdains."
Dissolve to scene: Salt Lake City Winter Olympics ski jumper launching into the air and making a perfect landing
But when I served as Governor of Massachusetts, I took a yearly salary of $1, so there would be money in the state budget for me to retain key personnel. When I left Bain Capital for two years to turn around the consulting firm I used to work for, I did it successfully -- again taking an annual salary of just $1. And when I took over management of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002 after the worst corruption in Olympic history had nearly destroyed the Games, I took a salary of $1 and turned a potential loss of nearly $400 million into a $100 million profit for the organization, the state, and the Utah Athletic Foundation.
Cut to image of successful-looking Romney
In other words, the fact that I've been a successful businessman means I can put my mind to doing what needs to be done without worrying about how I'm going to turn my position into a lobbying contract later in life.
Cut to same image of Gingrich with Abramoff, or side by sides
I won't be worried about offending some politician, bureaucrat, or K Street influence peddler who might hold a grudge when I'm looking for a job later because, as much as President Obama and his friends in Occupy Wall Street don't like it…
Fade to first scene of Romney and family in front of nice, big, expensive house.
…I won't need a job later.
I won't need to focus on anything but the absolutely critical jobs at hand, whether undoing the tremendous economic damage caused by the Obama Administration or reminding Iran that the United States will not be pushed around by terrorism-supporting radicals and won't apologize for standing up for our allies.
Zoom in to Romney's face, though not too tight a shot, still showing American flag flying near house.
Unlike our current president who spends more time golfing than leading, and unlike our former Speaker of the House who looks at every opportunity to serve as an opportunity to profit, I give you my solemn word that I will focus on nothing else but the most important issues facing our nation, to returning prosperity and safety to our and our children's future.
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Following Dec currency depreciation caused by falling energy prices, protests broke out in several districts 13 Jan over mounting economic difficulties including unemployment, price increases; scores of people including opposition activists reportedly arrested, mostly in Siyazan, where military units were deployed. Security forces dispersed protest in Quba district in NE 15 Jan. Currency continued to depreciate; govt 14 Jan closed down private currency exchange businesses. Parliament 19 Jan approved measures aimed at curbing crisis; IMF and World Bank discussing possible assistance package.
Trial of Russian soldier accused of murdering family of seven in Gyumri Jan 2015 began at Russian military base, under Armenian judge; defendant pleaded guilty.
Defence ministry 10 Dec said Russian helicopter violated Georgian airspace near breakaway republic South Ossetia previous day; Moscow denied claim. EU 18 Dec decided to award Georgian citizens visa-free travel status by mid-2016.
Rights activist Leyla Yunus released early from jail on medical grounds after serving a year of sentence on charges including fraud, tax evasion. Journalist Rauf Mirkadirov sentenced to six years' jail 28 Dec on charges of spying for Armenia; lawyer said charges politically motivated. Council of Europe launched official inquiry into Azerbaijan's compliance with European Convention on Human Rights. Authorities conducted further raid on Shiite settlement Nardaran outside Baku 1 Dec, several reportedly detained. Prominent opposition figure Fuad Qahramanli arrested in Baku 8 Dec, charges include publicly calling for overthrow of govt; lawyer said arrest linked to social media comments about Nardaran raid. Manat fell 48% against dollar 21 Dec after central bank abandoned currency peg.
Ahead of 6 Dec referendum on President Sargsyan's proposal to change constitution to make country a parliamentary democracy, opposition organised protests, claiming proposed changes aim to allow Sargsyan to continue to hold power after end of his second term in 2018; govt says changes aimed at greater democratisation. Election Commission reported 63.5% voted in favour of changes 6 Dec. Opposition Armenian National Congress (HAK) rejected result, amid reports of widespread irregularities; other opposition parties also challenged official report of 50.51% turnout. Election commission 13 Dec said constitutional amendments adopted. Protests continued late month demanding govt resign over alleged corruption. Russia deployed military hardware to reinforce its air base in Armenia.
Ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) awarded 85% of votes in 1 Nov parliamentary elections, winning 69 out of 125 seats in parliament. Voter turnout 56%; main opposition parties boycotted vote. OSCE refused to send observers. Govt released rights activist Arif Yunus from jail 12 Nov for medical reasons; Yunus not allowed to leave Baku. Four Shiite Muslims and two police killed in clash in Nardaran settlement NE of Baku 26 Nov; fourteen arrested, interior ministry statement said to neutralise armed group seeking to organise mass unrest.
Some 2,000 joined opposition-organised protest in Yerevan 20 Nov against proposed constitutional changes which would transfer powers from president to PM, ahead of constitutional referendum set for 6 Dec.
International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda 13 Oct announced she will investigate alleged war crimes by both sides in 2008 Georgia-Russia war, including killing of peacekeepers, attacks on civilians. De facto leader of breakaway republic South Ossetia announced plan to initiate referendum on incorporating into Russian Federation.
President Aliyev dismissed long-serving National Security Minister Eldar Mahudov; days later, authorities arrested seven National Security Ministry officials, accused them of abuse of power. OSCE refused to send observers to monitor 1 Nov elections, saying Baku sought to impose too many restrictions.
Parliament 5 Oct voted to hold referendum to change constitution to parliamentary republic, with presidential powers transferred to parliament, president to be elected by parliament rather than by direct vote, presidential term to be extended from five to seven years. Hundreds protested in opposition to move, which they describe as intended to allow President Sargsyan to maintain power in PM role. Referendum scheduled for 6 Dec.
Amid international condemnation of ongoing govt crackdown on civil society, Baku court 1 Sept sentenced investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova to 7.5 years' jail on embezzlement and tax evasion charges, in trial widely believed to be politically motivated. UN human rights chief 8 Sept condemned verdict, EU lawmakers 10 Sept passed resolution calling for Ismayilova's release. Govt 11 Sept cancelled European Commission delegation visit to Baku, said will review its relations with EU.
Hundreds of protesters returned to streets in Yerevan 1 Sept in renewed protest against electricity price hike, accusing govt of failing to fulfil its promise to subsidise prices following June protests; police clashed with protesters, arrested five, including one of leaders of June demonstrations. Police 12 Sept forcibly removed protesters blocking main road through city, briefly detained some 48.
Following Defence Minister Tinatin Khidasheli's 20 Aug call for tangible steps toward NATO accession, NATO 27 Aug opened new training base in Georgia; Russia said move provocative. Govt 11 Aug called on Moscow to avoid escalation in breakaway republic South Ossetia (SO), after Russia's moving of SO border sign posts in July reportedly cut off residents from their farmland.
Death of young man in police custody 21 Aug sparked protests in Mingachevir. Rights activists Arif and Leyla Yunus sentenced 13 Aug to seven-eight years' jail for fraud and tax evasion; international rights groups condemned verdicts as political.
Russian military court 12 Aug sentenced Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, accused of killing seven people in Armenian town Gyumri in Jan, to ten years' jail for desertion, illegal weapons possession; Permyakov still to stand trial in Armenia for murder.
President Margvelashvili 13 July accused Russia of violating international law following demarcation activities by Russian troops stationed in breakaway republic South Ossetia (SO) early month, which put portion of strategic oil pipeline under SO control. EU foreign policy chief Mogherini 15 July condemned Russian demarcation, warned against "provocative" actions. Army 8 July began joint military exercises with NATO countries. Over 3,000 protested in Tbilisi 18 July, denouncing Russia as "occupier", calling for its withdrawal from SO and Abkhazia.
Baku court 30 July sentenced high-ranking opposition member Asif Yusifli to 7.5 years' jail for fraud and forgery; Yusifli denied charges, said verdict politically motivated. Baku court 1 July sentenced nine people to between four and 15 years' jail for joining Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL).
Police 6 July removed remaining protesters opposing electricity price increase from Yerevan main street; some 40 protesters briefly detained, around a thousand moved to nearby Freedom Square. Protest leaders 21 July said they will continue demonstrations. Govt 3 July launched investigation into alleged police violence and abuses during protests in June. Russian military 7 July conducted combat readiness check of troops stationed in Armenia.
Opposition United National Movement (UNM) 10 June boycotted parliament session in protest over electoral reform plan proposed by ruling Georgian Dream coalition. Russian defence ministry 10 June said 1,500 Russian troops began exercises involving drones in Georgian breakaway republic South Ossetia; Georgian foreign ministry condemned drills, said they violated country's territorial integrity.
Ahead of European Games' opening 12 June, govt refused entry to foreign rights groups and journalists: Amnesty International, Guardian among those barred from country until games end. OSCE 5 June reported govt gave it one month to close office in country. Amid ongoing govt repression, Emin Huseynov, rights activist wanted on tax evasion charges, flew to Switzerland 13 June after months of negotiations between govt and Swiss embassy, where Huseynov had been evading prosecution since Aug 2014. UN special rapporteur 2 June criticised govt's ongoing repression of activists, called for immediate release of jailed rights defenders.
Thousands protested in Yerevan from 22 June against increase in electricity prices. Police dispersed hundreds of protesters 23 June; 25 reported injured, some 240 arrested. President Sargsyan 27 June announced that electricity price increase will be suspended; thousands of protesters remained on main road.
Parliament 9 May approved new cabinet following series of resignations and reshuffle. De facto president of breakaway republic Abkhazia 18 May appointed retired Russian General Anatoly Khurylov as army chief of staff, in move seen by some as signalling Moscow's increasing control following Nov 2014 "alliance and strategic partnership". EU Eastern Partnership summit in Riga 21-22 May recognised increased trade cooperation between Georgia and EU but did not grant visa liberalisation. U.S. and Georgian militaries 11 May began joint exercises aimed at bolstering cooperation between Georgia and NATO; Russia criticised move.
Clampdown on opposition continued ahead of June European Olympics in Baku. Baku court 14 May extended journalist Khadija Ismayilova's pretrial detention despite rights organisations' calls for her release; court 6 May sentenced leading opposition figure Faradj Kerimli to six and a half years' prison on drugs charges; Kerimli's lawyer said charges fabricated. European Parliament VP 12 May called on govt to release jailed activists.
Representatives of Armenia and Iran met 24-25 May to discuss defence cooperation. Prosecutor general 4 May released opposition activists detained for "planning mass disorder" ahead of 24 April genocide centennial.
Elders of Kists, ethnic Chechens from Georgia's Pankisi Gorge 6 April called on govt to undertake measures to stop Pankisi youth recruitment by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL). During late month visit to Georgia, Belarusian President Lukashenka said Belarus supports Georgia's territorial integrity.
Amid ongoing condemnation of govt crackdown on opponents, rights activist Rasul Jafarov sentenced 16 April to 6.5 years' prison for tax evasion and illegal entrepreneurship, human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev sentenced 22 April to 7.5 years' prison on similar charges; rights groups said verdicts politically motivated. Alliance of human rights and sports NGOs 7 April called on European Olympic Committees to condemn govt crackdown ahead of first European Olympic Games to be held in Baku in June.
Increasing international recognition of 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Ottomans as genocide ahead of event's centennial 24 April: Pope Francis 12 April, EU parliament 15 April and Germany 23 April said killings were genocide, prompting protest from Turkey. Opposition group 8 April announced plans to organise anti-govt protests 24 April: six group leaders detained for organising mass disorder.
De facto leader of breakaway region South Ossetia (SO) Leonid Tibilov and Russian President Putin signed "alliance and integration treaty" in Moscow 18 March, giving Russia responsibility for SO defence and security. Treaty condemned by EU, U.S. and Tbilisi; all said it amounted to annexation of occupied region. Russia early March launched large-scale air-defence drills including in breakaway Abkhazia and SO. Tens of thousands protested in Tbilisi 21 March calling for govt to step down.
Baku court 6 March extended pretrial detention of jailed journalist Khadija Ismayilova to 24 May. Ahead of inaugural European Games being hosted by country in June, Amnesty International 4 March issued report denouncing govt crackdown on civil society. Govt freed three activists as part of 18 March pardon ahead of New Year holiday Nowrouz. EU progress report 25 March critical of "regression in the democratic transition process", situation for civil society organisations, detentions of rights activists. Authorities 4 March reported arrest of six men suspected of planning terrorist acts; also arrested four men suspected of recruiting people to fight in Syria.
Gagik Tsarukian, leader of Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), announced 5 March he was stepping down from position; follows Feb criticism against him by President Sargsyan and detention of several BHK members. Members of U.S. House of Representatives 18 March introduced resolution urging President Obama to recognise mass killing of Armenians during WWI by Ottoman forces as genocide; comes as Armenia prepares for events to mark centenary of killings.
First Deputy Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri appointed interior minister 2 Feb following Jan resignation of Aleksandr Chikaidze citing accusations he covered up deaths of two men in 2006; three former Interior Ministry officials including former Deputy Minister Irakli Pirtskhalva also arrested in connection with 2006 killings. Police officer arrested 7 Feb, charged with 20 Jan murder of father of one of men killed in 2006. Prosecutor General 17 Feb called for former President Saakashvili, wanted on charges of fraud, assault and abuse of office, to be extradited from Ukraine following appointment to lead Ukrainian reform Advisory Council. Russian media 5 Feb highlighted role of ethnic Chechens living in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge in recruitment to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) militant group. Russian President Putin 4 Feb signed law ratifying "strategic partnership" with breakaway region Abkhazia; Russian FM Lavrov 18 Feb signed "border agreement" with separatist South Ossetia region, agreement condemned by Georgian govt.
President Aliyev 3 Feb signed law facilitating media shutdowns. New charges brought against journalist Khadija Ismayilova, jailed since 5 Dec, including embezzlement, abuse of power, tax evasion and illegal entrepreneurship: court 23 Feb found Ismayilova guilty of libel, ordered fine. Court 5 Feb sentenced two men accused of spying for Iran to thirteen, fourteen years' prison. Court 18 Feb extended pretrial detention of rights activist Leyla Yunus by five months to 28 July; 23 Feb extended detention of husband Arif Yunus by additional five months. Rights activist Emin Huseynov 11 Feb reportedly took refuge at Swiss embassy, said victim of political persecution. EU SR for human rights visited Baku 23 Feb. Central Bank 21 Feb devalued currency sparking fears of inflation.
Media 3 Feb reported Russian soldier accused of killing seven 12 Jan to be tried at Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia; Armenian authorities 3 Feb reportedly called for soldier to be transferred to Armenian custody. Opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) 23 Feb staged parliament walk-out in protest at perceived govt crackdown on leader Gagik Tsarukian, who President Sargsyan early Feb called "evil" and said must be excluded from political process. Police 16 Feb said 200 officers hired to provide security for Tsarukian dismissed; BHK same day said several members imprisoned. Sargsyan 16 Feb said he has recalled parliament protocols on normalisation of ties with Turkey following years of strain, said Turkey's govt has "no political will, distorts the spirit and letter of the protocols".
PM Garibashvili 9 Jan met with EU foreign policy chief Mogherini, urged EU oppose planned pact strengthening ties between Russia and breakaway region South Ossetia; FM Beruchashvili 29 Jan warned Russia could annex region. NATO deputy SG Vershbow visited 29-31 Jan to discuss Georgian integration. Former President Saakashvili 13 Jan said "hundreds" of Georgian nationals fighting alongside Islamic State in Syria. Authorities 15 Jan reported Georgian national killed fighting in eastern Ukraine. Govt, opposition mid-month expressed support for new legislation to make joining or encouraging others to join illegal armed groups abroad punishable by prison sentence. Interior Minister Aleksandr Chikaidze 23 Jan resigned following death of man who accused him of involvement in covering up 2006 police killings.
Authorities 7 Jan announced ten arrested on suspicion of fighting in Syria, taking part in other militant activities. President Aliyev 21 Jan met with German Chancellor Merkel, dismissed criticism of human rights record. Court 27 extended pretrial detention of RFE/RL journalist Khadija Ismayilova, detained 5 Dec on charges of inciting attempted suicide, by further two months. Journalist Seymur Hezi sentenced 29 Jan to five years' prison for hooliganism. Man self-immolated 8 Jan in Baku, authorities denied rumours death linked to demolition of homes.
Thousands protested outside Russian embassy and in country's second city Gyumri mid-Jan after Russian deserter, Valery Permyakov, allegedly killed family near Russian military base in Gyumri. Soldier captured by Russian troops, Moscow announced he would be tried in close coordination with Armenian authorities, but protesters demanded he be tried in an Armenian court. At least fifteen reportedly injured as protesters clashed with police, over twenty detained. Some demonstrators reportedly called for Russian base to be closed. Six days after Permyakov's arrest President Putin phoned Armenian counterpart to express condolences.
Govt issued note protesting Russian military exercises conducted in breakaway republic South Ossetia (SO) early Dec. SO leader Leonid Tibilov 10 Dec said would probably sign treaty increasing integration with Russia early 2015. European Parliament 18 Dec endorsed EU association agreement with Georgia. Latvian FM said EU may grant visa-free access for Georgians in 2015. Currency continued to depreciate with Russia rouble. Ethnic Chechen became eighth Georgian reported killed fighting in Syria.
U.S. 1 Dec said "increasingly concerned" over Baku's record on human rights, restrictions on civil society, later in month said Baku's crackdown threaten relations between countries. Court 5 Dec ordered investigative journalist with RFE/RL Khadija Ismayilova to be held in pre-trial detention two months on charges of pressing man to commit suicide. Authorities late month ransacked and shut down Baku office of RFE/RL, detained twelve journalists. Opposition held protest 14 Dec calling for release of political prisoners, amid reports of worsening health of jailed activist Leyla Yunus. President Aliyev 29 Dec pardoned 87 prisoners, including some considered political prisoners by rights groups.
Parliament 4 Dec voted 103-7 to join Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), despite protests. EEU came into force 1 Jan; agreement stipulates disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory not part of EEU. EU announced €10mn in new initiatives to assist Armenia. Weakening Russian rouble creating increasing hardship with exports and remittances falling, currency depreciating.
PM Garibashvili 4 Nov said Western-leaning defence minister Irakli Alasania dismissed following Alasania's accusation that recent arrest of defence ministry and general staff as part of govt inquiry into corruption politically motivated; FM and European minister resigned in protest, Alasania's party quit ruling Georgian Dream coalition leaving coalition without parliamentary majority. President Margvelashvili 14 Nov urged lawmakers to "unite on the path toward Europe". Some 30,000 opposition supporters rallied 15 Nov against govt's Russia policy, creeping annexation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia separatist regions; Tbilisi criticised 24 Nov "strategic partnership" deal signed between Russia and Abkhazia as attempt at annexation by Moscow, asked UNSC to review legality of treaty.Former President Saakashvili charged with abuse of office 27 Nov in connection with 2006 murder of banker Sandro Girgvliani.
Rights crackdown continued: second lawyer barred from defending jailed activist Leyla Yunis early Nov; blogger Mehman Huseynov detained at Baku airport 10 Nov, prevented from leaving country; rights activist Elcin Namazov sentenced to fifteen days' jail 25 Nov for disobeying police. OSCE 10 Nov called on authorities to cease repression of independent media and rights activists. Thousands of opposition supporters 9 Nov protested against govt, demanded release of political prisoners, called for end to President Aliyev's rule. Former deputy defence minister Mehman Salimov arrested late Nov on corruption charges. Iranian President Rouhani mid-Nov visited Baku, met with President Aliyev to discuss bilateral relations.
Opposition supporters 5 Nov rallied in Yerevan to mark anniversary of arrest of nationalist Tsegakron party leader Shand Harutiunian and supporters, demanded their release; eight protesters reportedly detained. PM Abrahamian 7 Nov said several ministries to be merged into new Interior Ministry. EU 4 Nov pledged €140-170mn over next three years for justice reforms, public administration and private sector investment.
PM Garibashbili 16 Oct said govt attempts to improve bilateral relations with Moscow only achieved progress in economic sector, political relations not yet normalised. Draft law on integration between Abkhazia and Russia published 13 Oct; would give Russia complete control over key govt functions including military, security, borders, foreign policy. Greeted with rare criticism by Abkhaz politicians. Prosecutor's office 28 Oct said five current and former senior military officials arrested for misuse of state funds. Former Defence Minister Bacho Akhalaia sentenced to 7.5 years imprisonment for torture; U.S. 23 Oct reiterated concern over prosecution of ex-Georgian officials.
Rights crackdown continued: libel charges filed against journalist Khadija Ismayilova, prevented from leaving country 11 Oct; pretrial detention of rights activist Leyla Yunus extended 24 Oct to 28 Feb, lawyer 29 Oct reportedly barred from representing her, U.S. State Dept 16 Oct expressed concern over her health; journalist Khalid Garayev 30 Oct sentenced to 25 day detention on vulgarity charge. Rasul Jafarov, rights activist detained since 2 Aug, reportedly requested presidential pardon 16 Oct. U.S. State Dept 11 Oct said closure of NGO IREX in Azerbaijan would hurt democracy promotion efforts. CoE Thorbjørn Jagland 14 Oct called on authorities to release Ilgar Mammadov, detained since March 2013 for organising unrest. CoE Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks 24 Oct urged govt to stop targeting human rights defenders. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) 15 Oct expressed deep concern over rights record, demanded early review of membership status by Jan 2015. Four opposition activists pardoned and released by President Aliyev; welcomed by EU as "positive first step". Thousands of National Council of Democratic Forces opposition supporters rallied in Baku 12 Oct demanded govt resignation, end to repression of human rights defenders, closer integration with EU. Cooperation plan signed 13 Oct between Russian and Azerbaijani defence ministries.
President Sarkisian 10 Oct signed agreement to join Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) on 1 Jan 2015. Thousands same day rallied in Yerevan in anti-govt protests. Tens of thousands 24 Oct continued protests in Yerevan, called for early elections; early vote dismissed 27 Oct by PM Abrahamian. President Sarkisian 17 Oct delayed decision on constitutional reform citing need for additional discussion with political groups. CoE Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks 9 Oct said efforts needed on gender equality, independence of judiciary. Large Russian military drills held 13-19 Oct at Kamkhud, Alagyaz training grounds; head of Russian air force 15 Oct said Russia will expand capacity of Erebuni airbase.
Yerevan still moving closer to Russia than EU: Russian President Putin 1 Sept indicated Treaty of Accession of Armenia to Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to be signed at next meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council at presidential level. Armenian FM Nalbandian 9 Sept said Nagorno-Karabakh no obstacle for country's entry in Moscow-led initiative; 20 Sept said developing relations with EU cannot be at expense of relations with Russia, 21 Sept entry in EEU no threat to Armenia's independence. EU official 24 Sept asked for clarification from Armenian govt over obligations of membership of Russia-led Customs Union. Armenian Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan 25 Sept met with Georgian counterpart, discussed military cooperation. 2,000 members of opposition protested 25 Sept in Abovian, further rallies announced ahead of joint anti-govt rally in Yerevan scheduled 10 Oct.
Court 19 Sept seized properties of former President Saakashvili and his relatives. U.S. Defense Sec 7 Sept said Russia's "blatant aggression" in Ukraine made U.S. and Georgia determined to build stronger military ties.
Yazidis demonstrated in Yerevan 14 Aug, called for govt to help Yazidis under siege in northern Iraq; deputy Chief of Staff pledged humanitarian aid. Minister of Economy Garegin Melkonyan 15 Aug said no import restrictions on U.S., EU goods after Armenia joins Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union in Oct. President Sarkisian 25 Aug denied reports govt pressured to join Union. Georgia PM Irakli Garibashvili met Armenian PM Abrahamyan in Yerevan, discussed bilateral cooperation. FM Nalbandyan visited Turkey 28 Aug for inauguration of Turkish President Erdogan.
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