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|Catching Up with Connie Hopper
We recently caught up with singer and author Connie Hopper, known not only for her singing and songwriting, but also for her warmth, sincerity and insight. Here she shares what inspires her and how the Hoppers enjoyed their years with the Gaither Homecoming tour. You can also read all about the Hoppers' latest album, Count Me In, in the Sept/Oct 2012 issue of Homecoming. HOMECOMING: How do you stay motivated, after so many years in this business? After all, the life of a performing group is not only about what the fans see on stage. CONNIE HOPPER:What they see on stage - that's the shortest part! (laughing) I have to say, it's not only the music, because I've always loved music. I can sit down in the audience and listen to groups sing and just enjoy it, because I'm a fan of the music. Earlier on, I had a lot to do with arranging, and it was always great to take a song and see how you could get the best out of it . . . I love that part of it. And I love the stage, being able to sing for people. But I guess the thing that has always inspired me to keep going on is that we've have always had an altar service, and have shared the plan of salvation in some way or other, although we didn't preach. I've seen God do a lot of things! Years ago, I didn't know what I was getting into - I didn't know much about gospel music when I started to play piano for the brothers. I didn't know where it was going, and then after 50 years, look where we've been able to go; look at all the doors that God has opened! So it's been the combination of a love of music and a love for what God has done - there are just a lot of things that make me not ever want to quit. It's an interesting and spiritually rewarding thing. Of course, Kim added all the extra things that were needed vocally - she's an amazing vocalist. She can take a song to any level, and we all just hang on. I guess it takes all of us together to have a certain sound, and everybody has a part. And now, we just have fun on stage - we never know what Claude's going to say or do! We came off stage in California and someone said, "Y'all must have worked hours on working out this routine; that's the funniest thing I've ever seen." I wanted to say, "We didn't have a clue when we got on stage!" But it's just fun. Of course, it started out with the Hopper brothers, and they still sing together occasionally. But for [the current version of] our group to get together and sing for the last 22 years - that has to be God. HOMECOMING: Did you all enjoy your time on the Gaither Homecoming tour? CONNIE: It was a great thing for the Hoppers to be part of the Homecoming tour - I mean that from my heart. We didn't know Bill and Gloria; we just saw them from a distance. Claude and I went up for the first taping in 1991 or '92. Then when we went the next time, Gloria sought me out, and we had lunch together. And I found out that to be as brilliant as she is, she can just come right down to my level. So we have become friends, and I enjoy talking with her. It was a great experience for us, to be part of that tour - you learn from everything. One night we were singing somewhere on a Christmas tour, and I was walking down from the stage and some of the stagehands from the coliseum were coming out. One of them called out to another one and asked "What's going on?" and the other one replied, "Same stuff, just a different day." He just made nothing out of it, and I thought "Wasn't it a great day? When Christ was born, it was such a different day, and that's what we're celebrating." I got on stage that night and told what I'd heard them say, and I thought, "We're here to celebrate the birth of Christ, and that was a totally different day."
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|What Makes Kim Hopper Tick
Kim Hopper has one of the most powerful voices in Southern Gospel music today, and she performs with one of the genre's best-loved groups, the Hoppers. Here she gives an inside look at some of the things that make her smile, both on and off stage. HOMECOMING: What kind of music do you like to listen to, to inspire you or just for enjoyment? KIM HOPPER: Everything. I love all types of music. When we're traveling, we're usually listening to a Christian station. I love country music and some of the pop that's '80s music, the Bee Gees, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand. And through the years, I listened to the Rambos. And actually, I grew up on some Hopper music, which is kind of funny, because I never thought about being part of the family or part of the group, but it worked out that way. As I said, I like a lot of country music, but it has to speak to me. I think there are a lot of great country songs out there with a good moral message, and there are a lot that have the Lord in them. Like the Randy Travis song, "Three Wooden Crosses" - that has really spoken to me, and my mind goes back to that song every time I see three crosses. The preacher died, but he left that blood-stained Bible in that prostitute's hand, and it changed her life, and then her son became a preacher. You know, it doesn't matter what kind of music it is; if it speaks to people and has the truth in it like that and can change somebody's life, then sing it! HOMECOMING: What keeps you motivated in this career path, after being in the music business for so long? KIM: Well, if I didn't believe that I was called to do this and it was what I was supposed to do in life, I'd go home. I've got two kids, and they're on the road a lot with me, but they don't go all the time. And I'm a real homebody - I love to be a homemaker and cook for my family, and I don't get to do that as much as I would like. So if I didn't really feel like this is what God has called me to do, then the motivation would not stay there, because I would love to be at home more than I am. But I know that this is His will. The strange thing is that when I was about 10 years old, I knew then what I was supposed to do. I went to school to be a cosmetologist, and I have kept that license up, but I knew for the most part that what I was supposed to do was sing. I did some hair on the side, but I haven't worked in a salon since Dean and I married. Now there are mornings when I get up and say "You know what? I just want to stay here at home today; I don't want to get on the bus." But I think this is what God's called me to do, and I think that's vital. I wouldn't want to do anything against His will. And we don't always know how we're being used - I get confirmation all the time, but part of it, we won't know until we get to heaven. But it sure means a lot to me when people come up and say, "You sang this song and it changed my life." And to me, that's my motivation. HOMECOMING: When you're not working, what are some hobbies that you enjoy? KIM: You know, I love to decorate - one of my passions is my home. I'm a very organized person and, for me, cleaning out the closets and cabinets cleans out my mind. I feel like when I get rid of stuff I don't need, I'm getting rid of the cobwebs in my mind . . . it's very much therapy for me. I also like to work outside, with my flowers and plants. It's mostly the stuff that I can do at home. We just built a new house, and I'm trying to work on a room at a time. I'm working on the curtains in a couple of rooms, and I'm drawing out things on paper that I think I'd like and trying to explain that to the lady who will make them for me. I get a lot of materials and bring them home and just work with them myself until I kind of get the look that I want on this or that. I love to shop for home decor-to me, I think the home is a woman's little palace. Dean says, "You want it to look like we don't live here." (laughing) I say, "Well, I want it to look like nobody lives here, but I want it to be comfortable too." HOMECOMING: Any exciting projects coming up? KIM: I'm in the process of getting started on another solo album, so that's always exciting to me; I've done two in my life. That's the time when I get to just concentrate on what's in my heart and the songs that really speak to me. It's just a fun thing to be able to pick the music and know that when I'm done, to feel the pride that it's something that I have accomplished, and to be able to sing those songs. I usually do one solo song a night. And again, I love when people come up and tell us that this song or that song changed their life. I sang a song one night about peace, and a lady came out who had been battling depression, and she said that a couple of weeks prior to that, she had tried to commit suicide. And her husband said to me, "I didn't think she would be here today." And she said that there was a line in the song that said "Let my enemy know that I will not be afraid, and I will not be lost at sea." She said, "That spoke to me. I'm making it - I've got another day today. I will be here tomorrow to face another day." I just love knowing that something I sang spoke to somebody like that.
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|New Single, Jesus In Disguise, Now Available New Album Coming Oct.9
Brandon Heaths new radio single, Jesus In Disguise, is now available for purchase on iTunes, AmazonMP3, and everywhere digital music is sold.
You can also listen to Jesus In Disguise on Christian radio stations nationwide and YouTube.
Jesus In Disguise is the first single from Brandons upcoming album, Blue Mountain, which will be available October 9, 2012. For more about the new album, visit BrandonHeath.net and stay tuned for pre order options.
The Blue Mountain Tour
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Brandon will take his new album, Blue Mountain, on the road this fall to 24 cities on The Blue Mountain Tour with special guest & label mate, Matt Maher (Your Grace Is Enough, Christ Is Risen & Hold Us Together).
The tour is presented by Food for the Hungry.
The itinerary is still being finalized, but preliminary details are below. For more information on the tour, visit BrandonHeath.net.
*all dates subject to change
October 11 Westbrook Church Hartland, WI (Milwaukee)
October 12 Lincoln Berean Church Lincoln, NE
October 13 Westside Church Omaha, NE
October 14 Medinah Baptist Church Medinah, IL (Chicago)
October 18 Remingtons Springfield, MO
October 19 Evangel Temple Wichita Falls, TX
October 20 Clifford Hope Auditorium Garden City, KS
October 21 First Baptist Church Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK (Tulsa)
October 25 Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church Knoxville, TN
October 26 Calvary Church Chattanooga, TN
October 27 Capshaw Baptisth Church Harvest, AL (Huntsville)
October 28 Christ City Church Birmingham, AL
November 2 Abundant Church Gainesville, FL
November 4 Sebastian River High School Sebastian, FL
November 8 GracePoint Church Wise, VA
November 9 Mountain Christian Church Joppa, MD (Baltimore)
November 10 Northwest Presbyterian Church Dublin, OH (Columbus)
November 11 Grand Horizon Center Elkhart, IN
November 15 Northview Church Carmel, IN (Indianapolis)
November 16 St. John Church Ellisville, MO (St. Louis)
November 17 The Underground Cincinnati, OH
November 18 Marion Cultural & Civic Center Marion, IL
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|Five Time Grammy Award Winner TobyMac Releases Eye on It Album Aug. 28
Five Time Grammy Award winner and multi platinum selling artist TobyMac will release his fifth solo studio project, EYE ON IT on August 28. To kick off the release, TobyMac will make his national television debut of the project's latest single, Me Without You on the hit cable morning show, FOX & FRIENDS live on Saturday, August 25. The pre sale for EYE ON IT is now live at multiple music retailers including iTunes, Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores and Amazon. In support of EYE ON IT, TobyMac will be hosting promotional events in conjunction with key radio stations in select markets.
Along with TobyMacs first three solo projects, his 2009 release, TONIGHT, was recently certified Gold by the R.I.A.A. Written by TobyMac and David Garcia, Me Without You is the first track to be released from the five time Grammy award winners upcoming album. The 12 track project, EYE ON IT, pulls from TobyMacs personal influences with songs Made For You and Family as well as a nod to his ascension into music with Thankful For You. EYE ON IT features musical guests from reigning New Artist of the Year Jamie Grace (Favorite Song), Blanca from Group1Crew (UnStoppable) and Lecrae (Forgiveness).
I want my music to depict what I am going through. I want to write about the things that upset me, move me, hurt me and haunt me. The things that are real, says TobyMac. With TONIGHT, I was determined to live more passionately with God. I was laying down the gauntlet. EYE ON IT is a continuation of that. It's saying, This is the person I want to be and I'm going to keep my eye on it, God willing!
This fall, TobyMac is set to headline the Winter Jam West Coast Tour and his own EYE ON IT tour with Jamie Grace and Chris August and the HITS DEEP tour. The HITS DEEP tour features TobyMac and friends Chris August, Jamie Grace, Group1Crew, Brandon Heath, Mandisa and Britt Nicole as they perform some of their hit songs in an exciting night of music. For more information on his upcoming schedule, visit http://www.tobymac.com/tour/.
Track Listing for EYE ON IT
1. Me Without You
2. Steal My Show
3. Eye On It
4. Forgiveness (feat. Lecrae)
5. Speak Life
6. UnStoppable (feat. Blanca of Group1Crew)
7. Lose Myself
8. Family
9. Thankful For You
10. Made For Me
11. Mac Daddy (Trus Reality)
12. Favorite Song (feat. Jamie Grace)
Deluxe Bonus
13. Me Without You (Capital Kings Remix)
14. Steal My Show (Jack Shocklee Remix)
15. Lose Myself (Capital Kings Remix)
16. Family (Jamie Moore Remix)
17. LoudNClear Tru (Telemitry Remix)
18. Me Without You (Telemitry Remix)
*Tracks 13 to 18 are only available on the Deluxe Edition of the album
About TobyMac
With over 11 million units in career sales, each of TobyMacs four solo projects have received RIAA Gold certification and his live DVD, Alive & Transported, is certified platinum by the RIAA and received a GRAMMY award. In 2012 the much celebrated and acclaimed artist celebrated his eighth consecutive GRAMMY nomination, this time for his songwriting contribution to rising star (and recording artist on his label, Gotee Records) Jamie Graces No. 1 hit Hold Me. His latest album Tonight received GRAMMY nods for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and "Best Contemporary Christian Song with City On Our Knees the track that topped the sales and radio charts faster than any of his previous singles, spending 8 weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Audience Chart. Tonight also garnered him the highest sales debut of his solo career with over 78,000 units and a No. 6 Billboard Top 200 debut. The album was also named as iTunes Best Christian Album of 2010 and recently took home the Dove Award for Best Rock Contemporary Album of the Year.
Along with sold out tour dates, back to back radio hits and being named the GMA Dove Awards 2008 Artist of the Year, he was also nominated for "Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the 2010 American Music Awards and was up for three Billboard Music Awards in 2011 including Top Christian Artist. The hit song Tonight was also chosen as the theme song for MLBs 30 Clubs in 30 Days Spring Training Series and featured on the Golf Channel. Additionally, his music has been heard in major motion pictures such as Hancock, TRANSPORTER 2, while also being featured on Fox sports, The NFL network, being selected as the theme song for Fox College Football and WWEs Fatal 4 Way Pay Per View. Showstopper, from the chart topping album Tonight, was featured in ESPN's ESPY Award Show and used to launch the last season of CBS hit television show CSI NY.
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|EMI CMG Distribution And Dream Records Enter Long Term Agreement
13 August 2012, Nashville, Tenn, EMI CMG Distribution announces a new long term distribution agreement with Los Angeles based Dream Records. The new agreement will see EMI CMG Distribution represent exclusive worldwide rights to the Christian, general market and digital retail distribution of Dream Records' artists and products. Dream Records brings with it a distinguished roster of talent, such as Press Play, Darrell Evans, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Shake The Nation and Warr Acres.
Founder and President of Dream Records, David Hanley, shares, Dream Records goal is not only to develop and release remarkable artists and songs but more importantly to mentor, train and release music missionaries. Dreams mission is to release the heart of an artist who is passionately and sincerely in tune with their Creator and recognizes that it's Christ who is on stage.
We believe in the vision of Dream Records, says Greg Bays, EMI CMG Distribution's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. EMI CMG Distribution is excited to partner with Dream and to help share their passion in supporting the ministry of their artists.
Dream Records is anticipating a strong release schedule this Fall, such as sophomore projects from rock group Submission Red coming in October, and a Spanish language worship album from Evan Craft in September. More information about these new releases may be found at emicmgdistribution.com.
We are very excited about our new relationship with EMI CMG, adds Lance Brown, General Manager of Dream Records. As we move forward together, Dream Records will continue to bring great music with the sheer focus of delivering the Gospel to encourage other Christians, as well as help others, discover the power of Jesus Christ for the first time in their lives. We are hopeful for the future.
EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian and general retail marketplace, and the international Christian marketplace. Since this distribution division was launched, EMI CMG has had more charting titles annually on Billboards Top Christian charts than any other Christian distributor and has been named Billboard Magazines Top Christian Music Distributor 11 times since 1995. In addition to distributing EMI Christian Music Groups fully owned labels, which include Sparrow, ForeFront, and Credential imprints, as well as EMI Gospel and Worship Together, EMI CMG Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with BEC/Tooth & Nail, Centricity Records, Gaither Music Group, Green Hill Productions, Hal Leonard, Inpop, Isaiah 61, Hillsong, Kingsway Music, sixsteps records, Sonoma Music, Maranatha! Music, North Point Music, Spring Hill Music Group, Troubadour for the Lord, Universal Music Group, VSR Music Group, Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz, Creative Trust Media, Family Movie Night, Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment, Guardian Studios/Bananas, Jellyfish Labs, Millennium Media Services, Pure Flix Entertainment, Whitestone Media, Worthy Publishing, Authentic Publishers, and many more. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI Christian Music Group, a unit of EMI Music (www.emi.com), one of the world's leading music companies. www.emicmgdistribution.com.
Dream Music Group, the umbrella company for Dream Records, DMG Productions, Dream Publicity, Dream Merchandise and One Moment Management, is quickly making a name for itself providing its artists with a genuine approach to how real artist development should be done. By providing a partnership as a business model, Dreams artists empower themselves to develop and carry out a real vision for their lives as they affect other peoples lives with their music and message. Incorporating social media, press, radio and touring it is allowing its artists grow together as a family. www.DreamMusicGroup.com.
Hoganson Media Relations
|Jesus Culture Musics Emerging Voices CD Hits No. 1 On Sales Charts
Emerging Voices, the seventh new full length recording from Jesus Culture Music, released last week amidst acclaim. In its first week at retail, it has become the No. 1 best selling album on the SoundScan Praise & Worship chart, spent most of last week at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart and peaked at No. 11 on the overall iTunes Top Albums chart. The highly anticipated new album follows last years critically acclaimed, No. 1 selling double CD, Jesus Culture Awakening Live From Chicago, and features four rising worship leaders, Derek Johnson, Mary Kat Ehrenzeller, Nate Ward and Justin Jarvis.
With all new original worship songs that range from the moving Mighty Fortress to the message of surrender in Where You Are and the soulful anthem I Belong To You, here is what the critics are saying about Emerging Voices.
Derek Johnson, Mary Kat Ehrenzeller, Nate Ward, and Justin Jarvis deliver the message of grace and love with inspiring lyrics and a moving sound using inventive lead synth and guitar lines, heart thumping bass drum, and beautiful melodies that are unforgettable, Worship Leader.
If this is where Jesus Culture is headed, I, for one, want in, All About Worship>
The album is a must listen for worship leaders. It is no surprise as it features four of todays brightest new worship leaders, Derek Johnson, Mary Kat Ehrenzeller, Nate Ward and Justin Jarvis, GotWorship.net.
Jesus Culture is more than just a recording band; they are a Holy influence that has permeated into souls of millions of young people, Jesus Culture does not just record albums. They invite us into the worship of God on God's own turf. This means that these songs are insatiably God centered and Spirit anointed, Breathecast.com.
Emerging Voices brings four new worship leaders to the stage, an excellent next step for the ministry, Sunday Magazine.
Jesus Culture has grown from strength to strength over the last few years. Emerging Voices is exactly what this album is about, and those voices are making great worship to God that you just want to join in with them. LouderThanTheMusic.com (5 star review).
More information on the heart behind Emerging Voices from Jesus Culture director, Banning Liebscher, can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=274n_p8hnZM. Jesus Culture also released a promotional video for the album at http://youtu.be/daG31EqVaBM, an acoustic version of I Belong To You sung by Derek Johnson (http://youtu.be/jbeHqTpYs4U) and get to know you videos from Johnson (http://youtu.be/N2qxelS1s-I), Mary Kat Ehrenzeller (http://youtu.be/4MTpjeRo_ZA), Nate Ward (http://youtu.be/vuSTNEKoUeY) and Justin Jarvis (http://youtu.be/UjaHXXQR2qE).
Additional detail on Emerging Voices, including five questions with each of the new Jesus Culture Music artists, can be found at www.jesusculture.com/emergingvoices.
About Jesus Culture Music
Known as one of the most influential youth movements around the world, Jesus Culture has ignited a generation with energetic, passionate and authentic worship music organically birthed through the momentum of a movement whose focus is to equip a generation to transform society by bringing people into an encounter with God love through worship and discipleship. Their albums capture the heart of this movement of young people who are passionate for God and seeking an encounter with His presence.


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Entrepreneurship in Brazil - Prof. Newton Campos
Working in Brazil, The Real Deal - IE Brazil Club
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Entrepreneurship in Brazil - Prof. Newton Campos:
Prof. Newton has experience launching numerous ventures in Brazil. He will share his experiences and talk about the main particularities of the Brazilian entrepreneurial environment. Prof. Campos holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Fundação Getúlio Vargas - São Paulo.
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Lecture about Brazilian market where we will present relevant information about opportunities, peculiarities, demographics, work permit and usual requirements from employers.
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text: Michael Walker (UAH 2012) will present a voice recital featuring music of the Baroque era including composers Henry Purcell, Francesco Cavalli, G. F. Handel, J. S. Bach, and many more on Sunday, July 7 at 3:00 PM at Covenent Presbyterian Church in southeast Huntsville. With assistance from Bryan Page (trumpeter), Wendy Caudle Hodge (oboist), and Curtis Lindsay (pianist) the music on this program will highlight the collaborative nature of the Baroque Period. Additionally, Erin Colwitz (mezzo-soprano) and Michael Walker (counter-tenor) will perform some of the popular duets from this period, including Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater." This performance is free; donations are gratefully accepted.


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Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister, Kanat Saudabayev, will testify before the Helsinki Commission in his capacity as Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The hearing takes place as Kazakhstan launches its year-long chairmanship of the 56-nation OSCE, based in Vienna, Austria. Kazakhstan is the first former Soviet republic to serve in the top leadership role of organization best known for its work in promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Saudabayev is expected to discuss Astana's ambitious agenda, including President Nazarbayev's call for the convening of a summit of OSCE leaders in Kazakhstan in 2010. Other issues to be discussed include proposals on European security; prospects for OSCE involvement in Afghanistan; and efforts to improve implementation of commitments regarding fundamental human rights and freedoms. The Commission has closely monitored developments in Kazakhstan following independence, especially since 2003, when the country first announced its chairmanship bid.
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, is an independent agency of the Federal Government charged with monitoring compliance with the Helsinki Accords and advancing comprehensive security through promotion of human rights, democracy, and economic, environmental and military cooperation in 56 countries. The Commission consists of nine members from the U.S. Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
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Update on MuoiMuoi would like to take a further loan to buy more incense and religious articles to stock her store. Her previous loan enabled her to increase her sales and earn a higher income to support her family.
She hopes that another loan will assist her in increasing the size of her business, attract new customers and increase sales. She also hopes that through the loan she can increase her income and improve her family's living conditions.
Previous Loan DetailsMuoi, 51 years old, lives in a small house in Ho Chi Minh City with her two sons and her husband. She earns money by selling incense and worship products while her husband supports the family as a porter. Muoi would like to get a loan to buy a larger stock of products such as incense, incense ... More from Muoi's previous loan »
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About Capital Aid Fund for Employment of the PoorCapital Aid Fund for Employment of the Poor (CEP) is a non-profit Vietnamese microfinance institution that operates in the provinces of southeastern Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. CEP's head office is located in Ho Chi Minh City. This institution's mission is to work with, and for, the poor and poorest to realize sustained improvements in well-being through the provision of financial and complementary non-financial services in an honest, efficient, and sustainable manner. The non-financial services CEP offers to complement its basic credit and savings products include financial education, raising awareness of health and sanitation issues, and education scholarships for children.
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Chairman Smith, Co-Chairman Cardin, I wish to thank you and the Members of the Helsinki Commission for conducting this briefing and for inviting me to discuss an extremely important part of the world. The Caucasus is of great strategic importance for the United States, and developments, particularly in the area of democracy, are critical to the United States' interests globally.
Again, thank you for this opportunity and I request that my full remarks be entered into the record.
The next year and a half will be critical for Georgia's democratic development. Since the snap elections in 2008, the Georgian government has made significant steps forward in securing the legitimacy of their elections and of their governance at large. In 2010, the mayor of Tbilisi became a popularly elected position, resulting in increased responsiveness to citizen needs. In October 2010, parliament adopted a slate of constitutional reforms designed to realign the system of governance toward a more parliamentary model and away from the current strong presidential system. These constitutional reforms will take effect following the presidential election in 2013. In preparation for this, the government and opposition parties began meeting in November 2010 to discuss further reforms to the Election Code to ensure that elections in 2012 and 2013 would continue to meet international standards. The new code was adopted in December 2011, albeit not unanimously, and went in to effect in January 2012, in order to provide sufficient time for all parties to adapt to the new regulations and to begin checking voter lists nationwide.
Unlike the snap elections in 2008, which were called in response to public protests, these elections arrive as part of the natural political cycle. The parliament has served its full four year term, and by fall 2013, the president will have served his full term as well. This means that political parties, and in particular opposition parties, have had time to prepare. And parties have been actively preparing. In previous elections, Tbilisi was the opposition stronghold, and their leaders felt little urge to go outside their base. This pattern held true during the local elections in May 2010 when opposition parties combined for 47.5 percent in Tbilisi, but less than 35 percent nationwide. This relatively poor showing in the regions helped to encourage smaller political parties to spend more time expanding their base by reaching out to the people there.
In the last two years, opposition parties have been active in the regions on an unprecedented scale. Parties like the Christian Democratic Movement, who already had party offices in all regions prior to May 2010, have greatly increased their activities, including internal activist trainings and community outreach efforts. Other parties, most notably the Free Democrats and the Republicans (now both part of the Georgian Dream coalition), also greatly increased their activities by establishing new regional offices and actively engaging with regional populations on issues of local concern.
IRI is cognizant of this dynamic and has been actively working with all parties to train their activists in advance of the elections, as well as working to increase the capacity of party observers and electoral commission members. This is especially important because nationwide interest in the election is high. According to IRI's most recent poll, fully 89 percent of respondents indicated that they would be likely or definitely voting in the election.[i] Though experience dictates that actual turnout will not be quite so high, this level of interest clearly illustrates the stakes for all parties involved, including the government. With these stakes in mind, I would like to outline several positive developments in the election process, primarily regarding government initiatives; several points of concern, particularly regarding fairness during the pre-election period; and conclude with some recommendations as to next steps for all interested parties.
In November 2011, President Saakashvili signed a decree to set up a 21-member Voters List Verification Commission, under the auspices of the Central Election Commission, for the specific purpose of checking voter lists. The Commission is multi-partisan, opposition chaired, and includes seven representatives each from the United National Movement, opposition political parties, and domestic nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In addition, the state budget submitted to parliament on May 11 committed an additional 4.7 million GEL (approximately 3 million USD) to the commission. This has been a long-running concern of the opposition, who contend that the official population of Georgia has long been overstated due to emigration and a general failure to maintain accurate voter lists. This extended period of time for completing the task will hopefully increase confidence that the voter list is fair and does not favor one party or another. The fact that the Commission was constituted several months in advance of the Election Code coming into force seems to indicate that the government is serious about ensuring that the list is accurate well in advance of elections. The commission's 11,000 nationwide field observers began going door-to-door on April 24 to check the validity of voter registrations.
Since it was reformed under the new Election Code, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has been very active in its efforts to ensure that all parties see the election process as free and transparent. In addition to its responsibility for directing the activities of the Voter List Verification Commission, the CEC has also been working to improve communication with political parties, and been accepting party input on technical election questions. IRI has been hosting roundtables to facilitate this dialogue, and out of this process, the parties are preparing a package of recommendations to submit to the Tbilisi Sakrebulo. Discussions are ongoing, but the final package is expected to address outstanding issues.
To address issues of potential violations during the pre-election period, the Georgian government announced on May 18 that it would establish an Inter-Agency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections. This task force, last formed before local elections in 2010, was re-established under the new Election Code, and will be chaired by Giga Bokeria, Secretary of the National Security Council, and its membership will be comprised of representatives from all relevant government ministries. According to the National Security Council's press release of May 18, the group will be charged with "foster[ing] coordination among various government agencies and promot[ing] dialogue between the government and all stakeholders in the electoral process."[ii] This will be accomplished by "analyzing information about the electoral process brought to its attention by all stakeholders, as well as information disseminated by the media; drafting recommendations for public servants and authorities, [and] responding to allegations once verified."[iii] The group is required under the new election law to serve as a liaison between political parties, NGOs, and the government.
Another positive change is the new method of awarding party-list seats to parties that cross the five percent threshold. Under the old system, barely crossing the threshold only ensured that the party would receive one or two seats, requiring them to join with other parties to form a parliamentary faction or be marginalized. Under the new system, any party that gains the minimum five percent will be automatically granted six seats. This will be enough for individual parties to form their own faction in parliament and will allow them to nominate members to leadership positions, but these seats will come at the expense of the parties that garner the most votes. This change could prove significant, as it will provide added incentive for opposition parties which barely cross the threshold to remain in parliament and provide active and constructive input into the parliamentary process.
Since the local elections in May 2010, the Georgia government has been actively preparing for this fall, and for the presidential election in 2013. Overall, we see good-faith attempts to ensure that the elections are well administered and meet international standards. Many of the changes are positive, at least on the surface, and would be truly beneficial if they are implemented in a truly unbiased manner. Unfortunately, there are several areas of concern underlying all the progress that still have not been addressed. Several of them have already been raised by the United States Embassy and the Venice Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Regarding the general election process, there are concerns that the Election Code did not go far enough to address issues that were set forth by the Venice Commission. One of the primary criticisms has long been the inequality in size of electoral constituencies. In some rural areas, parliamentary mandates can be as small as 6000 constituents, while large Tbilisi districts can reach as many as 150,000 constituents. Though the new Election Code did consolidate several smaller districts, it still did not address the larger problem by realigning parliamentary districts nationwide. This continued inequality of districts perpetuates a perception that not every vote is equal.
In December 2011, the parliament passed a new law regarding the funding of political parties. These regulations prohibited funding for political parties from businesses and other legal entities, but increased the annual individual donation limit from 30,000 GEL to 60,000 GEL (increased from 20,000 USD to 40,000 USD). The bill banned assistance to parties by NGOs engaged in political or electoral activities. The bill also established the Chamber of Control to oversee implementation of the law and investigate alleged violations. On the surface this is a positive step, but problems remain. First, state funding for political parties is low, and so the elimination of corporate funds removes a potential source of campaign funding. Second, the ban on NGO involvement in politics is too broad and not well-clarified. Third, the Chamber of Control was given relatively free rein to investigate nearly any entity with political or electoral connections, and initially had the power to recommend that the Central Election Commission ban a party from competing in elections if they were found in violation of the Election Law.
Though the restrictions were only supposed to be applied going forward, the Chamber of Control of Georgia (CCG) Service of Financial Monitoring of Political Parties began investigating several organizations based on events and ties rooted as much as several years in the past. IRI's own NGO partner, New Generation-New Initiative or NGNI, was investigated almost immediately. The only reason given for the inquiry was that NGNI's former chairman is a sitting member of the Tbilisi City Council, representing the United National Movement. It did not matter that the Council Member had resigned his post with NGNI nearly three years prior so that he could run for office, nor that he had no involvement with the organization since that time. Ultimately the issue was resolved quickly, but it is chilling to think that a non-partisan organization could face closure for activities that had occurred three years earlier. Furthermore, though this particular situation was resolved satisfactorily, the process of investigation was non-transparent and the Chamber repeatedly refused to provide more than the most cursory information about the nature of the allegations and the potential penalties that were contemplated.
In addition to NGNI, more than 200 individuals were called in for questioning by the CCG's Service of Financial Monitoring of Political Parties in March. On May 1, 2012 the Georgia Public Defender released a statement regarding its own investigation into possible violations of civil rights that may have taken place during these interviews. The Defender's statement reported that it had ". . . documented a number of concrete violations a part of which were caused by [an] unsystematized legislative framework, while others – by unlawful behavior of the officials themselves . . ." and his report gave recommendations to the CCG going forward. Among the recommendations suggested by the Public Defender's office are: the CCG should only conduct interviews during business hours; that investigators who broke the law during questioning should be punished; and that building security be restricted from conducting invasive search procedures (including unnecessary clothing and bag searches) in order to protect the civil rights of those who are visiting the CCG to comply with the investigations.
In March 2012, after much criticism and many questions from the United States Embassy, the Venice Commission, and local NGOs and party activists, parliament did agree to amend the law on party funding. Most importantly, it narrowed the list of entities which could face sanctions to those which have expressly electoral goals and purposes. The proposed amendments also increased state funding to parties, allocating 2.23 million GEL (approximately 1.3 million USD) to a dozen parties for use in developing television campaign ads. The amendments were approved after their third reading on May 9. While the amendments do a better job of clarifying the Chamber of Control's jurisdiction, it may be too late. There were six months between passage and the final revision; these six months of potentially beneficial political development work cannot be restored by a simple change in language.
Another prospective issue of concern is the degree to which Georgian opposition parties will be able to campaign freely in the coming months, particularly in the regions. Since before the local elections in 2010, there have been reports that opposition constituent meetings and activities have been met with resistance from local leadership. Such measures have included local police or other government representatives taking names of attendees, videotaping events, and questioning participants. Though issues have been reported to Tbilisi and the government has condemned them, problems persist. IRI has seen nothing to suggest that such intimidations are actively or even passively sanctioned by Tbilisi, and strongly suspects that the motivating factor is a desire on the part of local leaders to show loyalty to the government. However, condemnation and disavowal of these actions is not enough. With elections only a few months away, the government in Tbilisi must move swiftly and decisively to discipline local leaders who sanction repression of opposition activities, and make it absolutely clear that such repression is to be neither permitted nor tolerated in a campaign environment.
Finally, there continue to be ongoing concerns that the media is not fully free to discuss the elections or issues of public concern. The two nationwide channels, Rustavi 2 and Imedi, tend to present little information on elections and continue to have a generally pro-government bent. Other stations that have a more opposition orientation are still not available nationwide. There are also concerns that local media and press in Kutaisi and Ozurgeti have been excluded from municipal buildings in order to prevent them from covering Chamber of Control investigations or party meetings. Reports of official repression of media are particularly troubling, and should be addressed immediately, by the government in Tbilisi if necessary.
Conclusions and Next Steps
It is of paramount importance that events on Election Day are considered to be free, fair, and transparent. However, it is vital that the entire election campaign also meet international standards. In the past, a good Election Day has frequently been considered sufficient, but the United States and Europe would be doing Georgia a disservice to allow such a standard this time. With the emergence of a third major political force, this election will no doubt be highly contested nationwide. Governments and international organizations, both here and Europe, must be as vigilant and proactive during the pre-election period as they are on Election Day. Every entity involved in this process bears a great responsibility.
For their part, the Georgian government must maintain a fair and even-handed election environment, beginning this very day. The government has repeatedly spoken of a desire to have fair elections, and to allow all parties the opportunity to campaign and mobilize their activists. These words must be matched with deeds. The Chamber of Control must uphold its mandate as a regulating body for the political financing process, but must do so even-handedly and without deference to government-controlled institutions. The central government in Tbilisi must impress upon local officials that restrictions on legal opposition activities will not be tolerated. Finally, there must be a clearly demonstrated commitment on the part of the Central Election Commission and the judiciary to effectively address complaints and appeals fairly and well before Election Day.
Georgian political parties have their own responsibilities. The United National Movement faces the same temptations of any party that holds a constitutional majority in a new democracy; particularly the temptation to actively influence the system so that they are able to maintain control, and the temptation to passively ignore otherwise good policy programs that might benefit their opponents more than themselves. The Georgian political opposition faces what is in some ways a harder test. This election represents their best opportunity since the Rose Revolution to gain a significant number of parliamentary seats, especially now that the threshold for gaining additional party list seats has been lowered. Though they may be distrustful of the government's willingness to conduct fair elections, they must buy in to the process fully. A party that is focused on what will happen if they lose cannot, by necessity, be entirely focused on winning. Georgian elections have rarely been lost gracefully, but regardless of who emerges victorious in October, that is the only way for the process to continue moving forward.
Finally, there is an especially large burden on the international community this time around. In past years, it was enough to focus on Election Day. It cannot remain this way. The government and the opposition have expressly requested the presence of international observers for both long- and short-term observations. The United States and Europe must respond accordingly. Some in Georgia have already indicated that they intend to take to the streets if the elections go against their hopes. Such prospects would threaten to return Georgia to the era of street politics, an era it must leave behind. Therefore, the international observer presence must be so credible, and so complete, that there can be no doubt as to the results of Election Day.
The Political Party Players
The 2012 parliamentary elections will provide a great opportunity for Georgian democratic development. All major opposition parties are actively engaged in the political process, no longer boycotting as they have in the past. As the current situation stands, there are three major party players that appear certain to gain seats, and one or two smaller parties that will possibly cross the threshold.
United National Movement
The United National Movement is the ruling party, and the party of President Mikheil Saakashvili. They have been in power since the Rose Revolution, and still maintain a constitutional majority in parliament. Though their popularity has decreased in recent years due to the emergence of several smaller parties, they remain the most popular party in the country, and are more than likely to maintain the parliamentary majority in 2012. The party is very organized, has a solid platform, and continually speaks to constituents on issues of concern.
Christian Democratic Movement
The Christian Democratic Movement was formed as a political party following the January 2008 presidential election. Basing their ideology on a center-right platform, they managed to win seats in parliament in their first election in May 2008. When other opposition parties chose to boycott parliament and give up their mandates, CDM elected to stay in the body, becoming the largest minority party. Their chairman, Giorgi Targamadze, a former journalist, is the Minority Leader. The party gained 12 percent nationwide in the May 2010 local elections and is looking to build on those results in October. CDM has a consistent message focusing on issues and democratic development.
Georgian Dream
The Georgian Dream coalition is led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, and is comprised of five smaller parties and various individuals which he brought together under the same banner. These parties, the Republicans, the Free Democrats, National Forum, Industrialists and Conservatives, all have agreed to work together in the parliamentary campaign. Generally speaking, their self-proclaimed liberal platform is western-oriented and pro-business, though they are staunchly anti-Saakashvili. If current trends hold, they should gain enough votes to enter parliament with a significant number of seats, but it remains unclear how the coalition of sometime competitors will hold up through a potentially difficult campaign.
IRI's Work in Georgia
Political party development has been the main focus of IRI's work in Georgia since it began operations in Tbilisi in 1999. Importantly, IRI works with all the major political parties in Georgia in an objective fashion. It is this sense of objectivity that has been the cornerstone of IRI's success in Georgia. Political parties should act as a bridge between citizens and their government, as well as advocates for specific ideologies and representatives of citizens that support those philosophies. IRI has trained parties to develop more positive, issue-based campaigns, while also developing the skills to represent needs more effectively by engaging citizens. IRI trainings focus on building congruent party platforms and communicating them to the public, rather than a centralized leader-focused party which serves a small cohort of personalities rather than the larger polity. In particular, IRI has encouraged political actors to think strategically and stop acting reactively. IRI training programs also strive to provide a format where activists could learn and experience the intricacies and technical aspects of working in a democratic political environment. A key component of IRI's programming in Georgia is to teach local political parties about the importance of "messaging." IRI assists the local parties as they develop messages that will actually resonate with the electorate, including encouraging them to use polling as they attempt to discern what is of interest to voters and what motivates voters.
IRI's political party training and message development is heavily informed by an extensive, national public opinion polling program. IRI has been conducting semi-annual public opinion polls since May 2003, prior to the Rose Revolution. This wealth of historical data on issues, trends, and popularity and a reputation for fairness and impartiality has enabled IRI to deal credibly with parties from across the political spectrum. The political arena in Georgia has traditionally marginalized women, youth, and minorities. IRI has been working with women and youth wings of political parties to bring them into the political process. In 2010, IRI began several multi-party youth projects such as a televised debate competition which encouraged pluralism, recruiting, and motivated youth to join in the political process. In many instances, these youth leadership projects have yielded more results than projects with party leadership. Parties are also strongly encouraged to reach out to minority regions, listening to their concerns, as well as involving them in the political process.
[i] Source: IRI Georgian National Study March 20-April 6, 2012. Actual question asked: "Do you plan to vote in the next parliamentary elections?" Available choices were: Definitely Yes/Likely Yes/Likely No/Definitely No/Don't Know or No Answer. 78 percent chose Definitely Yes, 11 percent chose Likely Yes.
[ii] Press Release, Inter-Agency Task Force on Free & Fair Elections, Government of Georgia. Tbilisi, May 18, 2012.
[iii] Id.


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U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold Hearing on Syrian Refugees
WASHINGTON - Today the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) announced the following hearing:
Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:00 p.m.
562 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Please click here at the start of the hearing to view the webcast.
This hearing will focus on the more than 1.6 million Syrian civilians who have fled the ongoing violence in their country, their impact on the countries that are hosting them, and international efforts to support these refugees as well as the more than 5 million Syrians who are displaced in their own country. The countries that have opened their borders, and in many cases their homes, to the Syrian refugees include Turkey, an OSCE participating State, Jordan an OSCE Mediterranean Partner Country, and Lebanon, a country that has been historically engaged in the OSCE process. OSCE Partner, Egypt, and Iraq have been impacted by this crisis as well.
The United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that by the end of 2013 there will be one million refugees each in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. After more than two years, a resolution to the conflict remains elusive and the suffering of the Syrian people continues unabated. The hearing will examine the U.S. and international response to this unprecedented and expanding humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the entire region.
The following witnesses are scheduled to testify:
Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration, U.S. Department of State
Michel Gabaudan, President, Refugees International
Jana Mason, Senior Advisor for Government Relations, UNHCR Washington Regional Office
Yassar Bittar, Government Relations and Advocacy Associate, Coalition for a Democratic Syria
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, is a U.S. Government agency that monitors progress in the implementation of the provisions of the 1975 Helsinki Accords. The Commission consists of nine members from the United States Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) and Co-Chairman Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), will hold a press roundtable on Thursday, February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in room 525 of the Hofburg Congress Center. The Members of Congress that will be travelling with the delegation are Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Hilda Solis (D-CA), and Michael McNulty (D-NY).
At the press roundtable they plan to discuss the issues being debated at the Winter Meeting as well as the economic, security, and political ramifications of migration, and efforts to combat prejudice and discrimination in the OSCE region, as well the upcoming Presidential elections in Russia and European cooperation to address the Iraqi refugee crisis.
WHAT: U.S. Congressional Delegation to Hold Press Roundtable at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna
WHEN: Thursday, February 21 at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room 525 of the Hofburg Congress Center
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The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, is a U.S. Government agency that monitors progress in the implementation of the provisions of the 1975 Helsinki Accords. The Commission consists of nine members from the United States Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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(Washington) - United States Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) praised Slovakia's leadership in international affairs in a meeting Tuesday with Slovak Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok. Their discussion touched on issues of international security, trans-Atlantic cooperation, and U.S. business investment in Slovakia. Smith reiterated his strong support for Slovakia's admission to NATO.
"I am deeply grateful for the tremendous support Slovakia has given to the United States, and to the world, in the war against terrorism," said Smith. "Slovakia has really played a leadership role in meeting the common challenges our countries face today."
At the meeting, Smith handed over a letter signed by nine Members of the Helsinki Commission concerning coerced sterilization of Romani women in Slovakia. Addressed to Slovak Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda, the letter was signed by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) and Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Commissioners Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. Joseph R. Pitts (R-PA), Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter (D-NY), Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY).
"I hope the Slovak Government will aggressively pursue this issue and take every possible step to stop coerced sterilization," said Smith. "It is also imperative that the government ensure that there is no retaliation against those who report or otherwise exercise their right to free speech on coerced sterilization."
Slovakia has about 750 personnel deployed worldwide on NATO- and UN-led peace support operations, including in Kosovo, as well as an engineering unit in Afghanistan. In late February, Slovakia deployed a nuclear, biological and chemical unit to Kuwait.
The full text of the letter on the coerced sterilization of Romani women is located on the Helsinki Commission's Internet web site at www.csce.gov.
The United States Helsinki Commission, an independent federal agency, by law monitors and encourages progress in implementing provisions of the Helsinki Accords. The Commission, created in 1976, is composed of nine Senators, nine Representatives and one official each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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Design By: Maggie Weldon
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: Afghan measures about 44" wide x 69" long.
Pillow measures about 11" wide and 16" long.
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn:
Green (A) - 7 ozs (426 yds);
White (B) - 21 ozs (1278 yds);
Pink (C) - 3½ ozs (213 yds);
Orange (D) - 3½ ozs (213 yds).
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20 mm Oval Movable Eyes - 42;
Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Easter Bunnies Afghan and Pillow Set Crochet Pattern
The Easter bunny will have a strong presence in your home this holiday when you crochet the cute bunny afghan to cover or decorate a piece of furniture in your home. This cute afghan also makes a nice gift for a newborn baby or young child that likes bunnies. Holding a carrot and ready to play, the pretty white bunny looks like it will jump off the crochet afghan. Situated on a blue block, the bunnies look like they are sitting outdoors on a bright, sunny day. You can change the background color for the bunny blocks. Any pastel color is a good choice to give this Easter holiday afghan a festive feel. If you really want to mix things up, make easy block in a different pastel color to give the illusion of the bunny sitting on colorful Easter eggs.
Each block in the Easter bunny holiday afghan is crocheted separately. This makes the project portable so you can take tuck it in your bag and take it with you. Stitch all the blocks together once they are completed to finish this cute holiday blanket for your home. Make an extra bunny block and turn it into a pillow for a decorative accessory. Holiday Afghans look nice draped over a chair or sofa in the main room of your home. You can also place the afghan in a guest room to bring some festive spirit to friends or relatives staying at your home during the holiday season. The Easter bunny afghan will bright your home with leaps and bounds.
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One of the most dreaded body issues is cellulite, and the difficulty to banish it. Cellulite can create unsightly dimpling that usually forms on the upper part of the legs. It is caused by irregular fatty deposits below the skin's surface. Unfortunately cellulite can affect anyone; it does not discriminate by age or by weight. Cellulite has more to do with the composition of fat cells, our level of collagen and the surrounding tissues.
There are several known treatments for cellulite. One of the most common ingredients used in topical products is caffeine, which helps to stimulate the skin, increasing blood flow and reducing the fatty deposits. When applying a cellulite treatment, such as Bliss Fat Girl Slim, be sure to massage it into the skin for 30 seconds to a few minutes. This will stimulate blood flow in the area and promote even more circulation. Another form of treatment is Endermologie which uses rollers to help stretch out the fibrous bands of tissues and helps to release localized fat cells. For this form of treatment, take a look at the Wellbox machine.
Generally speaking, most women store excess fat in the upper legs and in the stomach area. This fat storage can be linked to genetics, improper diet, lack of exercise or stress. Though diet and exercise help to release this fat storage, it may leave us with slackened skin that needs tightening. Sun damage can also be a culprit as it breaks down collagen and elastin levels within the skin.
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Testimony :: Hon. Steve Cohen
Commissioner - United States Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe
Briefing: "Political Prisoners in Central Asia"
Tuesday, May 15
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rayburn House Office Building, room 2203
Statement by Congressman Steve Cohen
In several former Soviet states, despite the fact that all of them have accepted OSCE commitments, political prisoners remain a problem. The State Department's annual human rights reports and those of many human rights organizations continue to document arrests of individuals for their political or religious beliefs.
In this statement, I would like to focus particularly on Uzbekistan. I had the honor of working to help free Dr. Sanjar Umarov and bring him to the U.S.. Dr. Umarov was the head of the opposition Sunshine movement. He was sentenced on politically motivated charges to 14 years in prison, where he was tortured repeatedly. Following significant pressure from the U.S. and others, he was finally amnestied in 2009.
Unfortunately, Dr. Umarov's case is not unique in Uzbekistan. Human rights activists, journalists, and members of certain religious groups continue to fall victim to President Karimov's restrictive laws and policies. NGOs estimate between 10 and 30 people are in prison for their human rights or political activism, while hundreds or even thousands are imprisoned for their alleged membership in certain religious groups. Strict laws against religious extremism are applied broadly, particularly against those suspected of Islamic extremism. Political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and suspected extremists are allegedly treated worse than ordinary prisoners.
In 2003, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture visited Uzbekistan and concluded that torture in the judicial and penitentiary system was "systematic" and "widespread." Nearly a decade later, the situation does not seem to have improved. Human Rights Watch recently issued a report, "No One Left to Witness," which details recent cases of torture and mistreatment in custody and the continuing problems with the judicial process.
Citing U.S. national security interests, Secretary Clinton in January signed a temporary waiver on military assistance to Uzbekistan, which Congress had put in place because of Tashkent's consistently poor record on human rights. Uzbekistan is certainly playing a strategic role in providing an overland supply route in and out of Afghanistan, but the U.S. must continue to raise difficult human rights issues at the same time as it develops its military cooperation with Uzbekistan.
And Uzbekistan is not the only Central Asian country of concern. In Turkmenistan, no political opposition or independent media is tolerated. In Tajikistan, a restrictive law on religion has put many in prison allegedly as extremists or terrorists. In Kazakhstan, political opposition figures have been prevented from registering or running in elections, and recently have been arrested for having had contacts with striking oil workers whose demonstrations last December were violently put down. In Kyrgyzstan, the situation is better, but unfair trials in the wake of the June 2010 ethnic violence have put ethnic Uzbeks and activists supporting them in prison for crimes they most likely did not commit.
No one should be in prison because of their political views or their religion. I look forward to hearing from our panelists.


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Travel time is relaxation time — in the five new lounges in Lufthansa Pier A
The creation of the new lounges will increase the lounge space offered at Frankfurt by 5,500 square metres to a total of 17,300 square metres.
Room to sit back and relax: the first Lufthansa lounge in Delhi opens
Refresh yourself with hot and cold snacks and drinks until your flight is ready for boarding. The lounge is divided into bistro, comfort and work areas and welcomes First and Business Class passengers as well as HON Circle Members, Senators, Frequent Travellers and Star Gold Card holders. It can seat 130 guests in total.
The new lounge is located in Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is only 16 km from Delhi city centre. You can fly to the Indian capital daily with Lufthansa from Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich or Vienna.
Frequent Travellers: access change regulation to Contract Lounges
You can find out under 'Lounge search' whether your destination airport has a lounge which you can use.
*Only in connection with a flight operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, SWISS
**Access to the former Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines contract lounges is also no longer possible.
A lounge visit with the entire family – there's no better way to begin your holiday!
Frequent Travellers and their families can purchase a voucher at the Lufthansa ticket counters at their departure location or directly at their lounge reception areas in Frankfurt and Munich. The price of €40 or US$50 grants access* to the respective Lufthansa Business Lounge.
The Frankfurt Business Lounge in departure area B right next to gate B46 is particularly exciting for families with younger children. Here, the little ones can spend their time in the "JetFriends" play area. This way, the entire family can start off this year's holiday relaxed.
*The family of the Frequent Traveller (spouse and domestic partner as well as all children under the age of 18) is granted access, provided they are travelling together with the Frequent Traveller on a flight operated by Lufthansa.
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Frequent Travellers can now purchase access to Lufthansa lounges for their children
For youngsters aged 13 and upwards accompanying Frequent Travellers, the current entrance fee for adults of €25 or US$35 will now apply. Adults have been able to purchase access to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany, the USA and Paris Charles de Gaulle since 2010.
Vouchers for lounge access can be bought from the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airport immediately before entering the lounge. Frequent Travellers are entitled to enter the lounges with their children or other travelling companions on production of their Miles & More status card as well as boarding passes for a Lufthansa-operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.
Take your companions with you into the lounge
If you are a Frequent Traveller your companions can choose between the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany and the USA and the Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport. One-off entry costs €25 or US$35 for the Business Lounges and €50 or US$70 for the Welcome Lounge.
As a Senator you are already able to invite one companion, as well as your own children under 18, to join you in Lufthansa Senator Lounges free of charge. Additional companions can purchase entry to the Lufthansa Senator Lounges in Germany and the USA. One-off entry costs €40 or US$50. Of course Senators' companions can also purchase entry to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany and the USA and the Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt.
Vouchers for lounge admission can be bought at the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airports in Germany and the USA immediately before your visit to the lounge. Vouchers for the Welcome Lounge can be obtained on arrival in Frankfurt Airport at the Lufthansa ticket counter. To purchase a voucher you must have a boarding pass for a Lufthansa intercontinental flight.
To enter the lounges with their travelling companions, Frequent Travellers and Senators must show their Miles & More status card and both they and their companions must be in possession of boarding passes for a Lufthansa operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.
* There is no limit on the number of companions allowed per lounge visit.