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The brother shot them in front of their father, who quickly forgave the son for defending the family's honour.… Read the rest
Archive for July 2009
Brother Murders Two Sisters for 'Mingling'Jul 11th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
Unscientific America and the 'New' AtheistsJul 11th, 2009 | By P Z Myers
To return to Unscientific America again, I hardly touched on chapter 8, where they express their dismay at those uppity "New Atheists". I am not going to address his personal criticisms of me — there's no point, you obviously know I think he's completely wrong, and the uncharitable will simply claim my disagreement is the result of a personal animus — so instead I'm only going to address a couple of other general points that Mooney and Kirshenbaum get completely wrong. They plainly do not understand the atheist position, and make claims that demonstrate that either they didn't read any of the "New Atheist's" books, or perhaps the simple ideas in them are too far beyond their comprehension.
This is … Read the rest
Padraig Reidy on Ireland's Blasphemy LawJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
If it causes outrage to enough people, it's blasphemy. … Read the rest
Religion, Science and the New AtheistsJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
Conflict is at the heart of intellectual inquiry. When one side must pussyfoot around, inquiry is stymied.… Read the rest
How Science Journalism WorksJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
Science journalist writes a careful article, editor guts and re-writes it and introduces mistakes.… Read the rest
Bishops Defend 'Free Speech' RightJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
To criticize 'homosexual behavior.' Also female behavior, black behavior, foreigner behavior?… Read the rest
Violence Against Afghan Women in Public LifeJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
A society where rape is widespread and victims are more likely to receive punishment than perpetrators.… Read the rest
No Sex? No FoodJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
An Afghan law which legalised rape has a new clause letting husbands starve their wives if they refuse to have sex.… Read the rest
Science is Also a Performing ArtJul 10th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
A sublimely human activity and a central part of every culture that aspires to be more than a collection of subsistence breeders.… Read the rest
Letter to the Archbishop of CanterburyJul 10th, 2009 | By Eric S MacDonald
This letter was sent a week ago. The archbishop has had time to receive it and was informed that it will be published here.
Dear Archbishop Williams,
I have been trying for over two years to write this letter, and it never seems to come out right. Your recent
letter to the press, co-signed by Archbishop Nichols of Westminster and the Chief Rabbi of the United
Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Jonathan Sacks, spurred me on to bring this process to an
end. You will probably say, and with some justice, that you have more important things to consider, but
since what you said has led me to a settled distrust of all religion, I believe that you should at … Read the rest
InflammationJul 10th, 2009 11:43 am | By Ophelia Benson
Does God hate women? Ooh, who would say such a thing? That's disrespectful, and inflammatory, and evil, and crude.
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An Afghan law which legalised rape has been sent back to parliament with a clause letting husbands starve their wives if they refuse to have sex…The women's rights activist Wazhma Frough, who was involved in the review, said that conservative religious leaders had pressured the Justice Ministry to keep many of the most controversial clauses…"For example, if the wife doesn't accept her husband's sexual requirements then he can deny her food." According to civil society groups, the law, which regulates the personal affairs of Afghanistan's minority Shia community, still includes clauses which allow rapists to marry their victims as a way
Iran SolidarityJul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
In June 2009 millions of people came out on to the streets of Iran for freedom and an end to the Islamic regime. … Read the rest
Dennett at the Cambridge Darwin-and-faith BashJul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
'You keep saying this is an interdisciplinary effort—evolutionary theology—but I am still waiting to be told what theology has to contribute to the effort.'… Read the rest
The Myth of a Monolithic ChinaJul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
The Communists incorporated the idea of Han unity into a Marxist ideology of progress.… Read the rest
Criminalizing Criticism of Religion [pdf]Jul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
A growing punitive trend that is introducing new speech bans into national
criminal codes.… Read the rest
Ireland: Blasphemy Law a Backward StepJul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
The proposed law incentivises outrage and it criminalises free speech.… Read the rest
Appeals Court Strikes Down 'Plan B' RulesJul 9th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
Federal judge overreached in siding with religious-freedom arguments over sale of Plan B.… Read the rest
EwJul 8th, 2009 12:54 pm | By Ophelia Benson
Update: Thursday evening: that part could well just be Kwokkian fabulation. In other words, bullshit. Sheril isn't entirely clear about it, but I think that's what she's saying. If I learn more, I'll say more.
Oh gee, I was just a little premature with that. I was unaware that Kwok had claimed that Sheril Kirshenbaum herself had fed him an article about me (the recent Observer article). So it's not just a matter of passively failing to remove comments including one that calls me a bitch, it's a matter of actively helping the notoriously (and widely-banned) obsessive and vituperative and out of control John Kwok. They turn out to be bottom-feeders. I'm a little stunned…… Read the rest
Standards in triplicateJul 8th, 2009 12:28 pm | By Ophelia Benson
A small and trivial sub-point, that is nevertheless interesting because of what it seems to reveal about agendas and motivations and…scruples, or the lack of them. Chris Mooney yesterday told his readers he had deleted a comment and asked commenters to keep it substantive – 'no personal attacks.' Since then the notorious John Kwok has continued a stream of posts directed at me, which are as personal as anyone could wish for, including calling me a bitch. There they sit, unremoved, while Kwok adds more and more. Ho hum.… Read the rest
The Burka is a Cloth Soaked in BloodJul 8th, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia Benson
Muslim women in the west who talk about choosing to wear the hijab implicitly dismiss the struggles of their sisters elsewhere.… Read the rest


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Buses usually come on time and there are three that are really close to campus. The shuttle service to Bethany Community Church is very easy to use, always on time, and comes right outside Hill Hall, where I live.
The 13 runs right through campus- and can take you to Upper Queen Anne (Safeway, cute boutiques, expensive houses, yummy food) in about 5 minutes. It takes about 25 minutes to get downtown (Pike Place, Nordstrom, all that fun stuff)
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Christian Bale's luck changes post-Batman projects
According to reports, Christian Bale is reportedly playing key characters in Clint Eastwood's reboot of A Star Is Born and in Oldboy, where he is playing the role of a baddie. In the first mentioned film, he will be seen together with songstress Beyonce Knowles and it is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. Interestingly, both the movies are remakes.
Other than theses projects, the actor has bagged potential role in Michael Mann's Gold. He also features in Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic Noah and Sott Cooper's Out of the Furnace, where he will star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
However, besides these projects, he is also starring in period epic The 13 Women of Nanjing, which will hit the screens next year.


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This is a nice book for a student who has just had an introduction to calculus and wants to get deeper into the subject. Going through the entire book will not be easy, but it will certainly be very rewarding. Most of the material is presented as a series of problems, which students can explore at their own pace. There are many interesting problems and unusual results. The book can be used for self-study for motivated and well-prepared students, but most students will probably enjoy it more if they can benefit from instructor guidance.
As the title suggests, the theme of the book is that calculus is a powerful tool for computing approximations. This theme is explored in many concrete problems, with especial emphasis on how to approximate π(x), the number of prime numbers between 1 and x. The author convinces the reader that π can be well approximated by reasonably simple, differentiable functions, even though it is not a differentiable function.
The book is very well written and contains many references to articles in journals that are accessible to students, such as the American Mathematical Monthly, Mathematics Magazine, and The College Mathematics Journal. Looking up those references will be a good introduction to the mathematical literature.
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Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798
by William Wordsworth
Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798 Introduction
In A Nutshell
"Tintern Abbey" is probably the most famous poem by one of the most famous British Romantic poets. William Wordsworth was writing during the British Romantic period (critics always disagree about how exactly to define the beginning and end of the Romantic period, but suffice to say that it was from around 1785-1820). The Romantic period wasn't so named because the poets wrote a lot about love, but because they were interested in Nature, Beauty, Truth, and all kinds of emotions that you could capitalize to mark as Very Important. The Romantics included poets, novelists, and even some philosophers and other non-fiction writers. In short, it was a complicated and many-sided movement.
But, for our purposes here, we're going to focus on it as a literary movement. There are six principal poets associated with the movement: William Blake, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats. The first three (Blake, Coleridge, and Wordsworth) get the credit for starting the movement, while the last three (Byron, Shelley, and Keats), who were younger, get the credit for carrying the movement forward.
So our man Wordsworth was just one of many poets and writers producing work during this relatively short period, but he stands out for a lot of reasons. First of all, he was one of the people who really got the movement rolling. William Blake had already published his Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience (in 1789 and 1794), but honestly, no one really read them besides his close friends until well after his death. Wordsworth, on the other hand, was a popular and commercial success, even during his lifetime. In 1798, he published a slim little collection of poems called Lyrical Ballads with his friend and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge only contributed a few poems to the volume (including "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "The Nightingale"). The majority of the poems in the volume were by Wordsworth, and concluded with the oh-so-famous "Tintern Abbey."
And… boom. The Romantic movement really kicked off. The Lyrical Ballads were a huge hit, and the "Preface" that Wordsworth wrote at the beginning of the volume turned into a kind of poetic manifesto about what he and Coleridge were trying to do, poetically speaking. He said that they wanted to write using "the real language of men," instead of the highfalutin language that poets have been using since Day One. He also said he wanted to do away with the over-the-top metaphors and figurative language that poets so often use. Again, this was because he claimed that real people never actually talk that way. (What, don't you use elaborate extended metaphors all the time?)
But the Lyrical Ballads weren't just revolutionary in terms of the language they used; they also changed the whole idea of what poetry could and should be about. Instead of writing about kings, queens, dukes, and historical or mythological subjects, Wordsworth and Coleridge wrote most of the poems in Lyrical Ballads about common people, like shepherds and farmers. Some of the poems are even about the mentally ill or the mentally disabled, like "The Mad Mother," "The Idiot Boy," and "The Thorn."
"Tintern Abbey" is a little bit different in that it's about the poet himself, rather than a shepherd or distraught mother, but it is still representative of a lot of the changes Wordsworth wanted to make to the way poetry was written. It's written about common things (enjoying nature during a walk around a ruined abbey with his sister), and it uses a very conversational style with relatively simple vocabulary. It also introduces the idea that Nature can influence, sustain, and heal the mind of the poet. This idea also gets developed in The Prelude, a long, semi-autobiographical poem that Wordsworth worked on in some form for his whole life.
Before William Wordsworth wrote "Tintern Abbey" and the rest of the Lyrical Ballads, literature, and especially poetry, was written pretty exclusively for and about rich people. Sure, there are a few exceptions, but that was the general trend. Wordsworth's mission (not unlike Shmoop's) was to open up literature and to make it more accessible and enjoyable to normal, everyday people.
Why Should I Care?
At first glance, "Tintern Abbey" might seem to have no possible relation to your life. It's about a guy reminiscing about a walk he took with his sister five years before. Well, not entirely. That's the excuse for writing, but it's not what the poem is about.
"Tintern Abbey" is about the ways that we change over time, and the ways that we try to figure out just when and how and why we've changed. In short, it's about trying to square the person you used to be with the person you've become. So, if you've ever stopped and asked yourself when you became the person you are, or wondered how or why your memories don't measure up with the facts, this is a poem for you.


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Western Mosque of Taj Mahal at Sunset
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After spending hours previously touring the Taj Mahal amongst a flood of both Indian and foreign tourists, I decided to return at sunset to catch a glimpse of the beautiful marble in a softer light. I was grateful that there were less people since they were about to close after the sun went down. Walking around the base of the Taj Mahal, past the eastern mosque and the Yamuna River, I was stunned to see the western mosque adorned with such an incredible backdrop of color. By far, one of the most peaceful moments I've experienced in India.
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The EMA approves it. The FDA wants more information. The FDA approves it. The EMA rejects it. Although there is much collaboration between the EMA and the FDA, these scenarios have plagued drug manufacturers for years and led to the desire for even greater regulatory collaboration.
There's a lot of activity between the EMA and the FDA at the moment. Recently, reports have been published following two international pilot programmes regarding API inspections and good clinical practices (GCP). The outcome of the pilots? Success!The first pilot involved the EMA, the national regulatory agencies of several EU member states, the FDA and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), and concerned joint GMP inspections of API manufacturers. Such inspections have been a hot topic in the industry for some time because they offer the two-fold benefit of increasing the total number of sites inspected and reducing duplicate inspections for manufacturers. According to the final report on the programme, participants shared their surveillance lists and identified 97 sites common to all three regions, resulting in the exchange of nearly 100 inspection reports and 9 joint inspections. The pilot ran from December 2008 until December 2010 and, according to the report, collaboration in this area will continue and expand—initially to other European authorities.
"We consider the pilot to be a success because it achieved the aims that were set out at the start," a spokesperson from EMA told PTE. Indeed, it seems as if the pilot exceeded expectations. The spokesperson added, "We have moved from a situation of almost no international collaboration, at least at this level of detail, in the planning and conduct of API inspections in third countries and sharing of information, to a situation today where it has become second nature to always consider our international partners in connection with these activities."
The FDA also touted the success of the initiative in a press statement; for instance, the FDA prohibited imports into the US of a firm's products based on the negative findings from a European inspection. "The information-sharing and collaborative inspections were important milestones in establishing a sense of mutual trust and common purpose among the drug regulatory agencies involved," said the FDA in its statement.
The second pilot involved the EMA and the FDA, and was launched in September 2009 with the objective of sharing inspections information and GCP-related documents, and conducting joint inspections. As with the above pilot, the programme has been very productive. The agencies exchanged more than 250 documents relating to 54 different medicines and organised 13 joint inspections.
The final report said: "A considerable amount of information has been exchanged, and this communication has facilitated improvements in the agencies' inspection coverage and decision-making processes."
The agencies have said that the initiative will continue and that they will incorporate the lessons learned during the pilot.
Working out the bumps
Although promising, the collaboration is, of course, still in its early days and there are some bugbears that need to be worked out. For example, during the API inspection pilot, particularly in 2009, the report notes that a number of duplicate inspections occurred due to issues related to the 'Master List' of API sites, such as out-of-date information. The EMA also told PTE that the most significant desire is to have a "common, readily accessible and constantly updated database of sites with sufficient compliance and inspection information to be of use to all partners".
Overall, the reactions from the agencies involved has been positive, with the FDA describing the pilots in a press statement as "important stepping stones toward further global regulatory collaboration".
Moving forward, however, caution has been expressed about opening the project wider at this early point because of the added complexity. For now, the collaboration will continue in the existing format and will be extended to all the member states of the European Economic Area. As the bumps in the road are gradually smoothed, however, perhaps there will be input from additional parties. The report said: "Nevertheless, it is recognised that extending the programme to more comparable regulatory authorities and possibly the World Health Organisation would certainly need to be considered as a long-term goal, as an efficient worldwide programme of inspections of APIs would be a notable benefit for public health globally."


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ANCHORAGE - An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a 30-year-old man on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.
Romeo Nathaniel Wilson is charged with 71 counts of possession and four counts of distribution.
Anchorage police received a tip and began investigating in March, serving a search warrant on Anchorage Internet service providers to identify a suspect.
A search warrant was served on Wilson's home and investigators seized computers and digital storage devices.
Police say they found almost 500 images and videos of child sexual exploitation.
The child victims in the images ranged in age from under 2 to about 16 years old. Police said the children were molested by adult males and females.
Wilson was arrested April 10.
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Nick Clegg: Westminster School's First PM Since The Earl Russell
Amidst talk of Cleggmania, the comparisons with Barack Obama are coming in thick and fast now. Might Nick Clegg smash all precedents, like Obama, and make it to Number 10?
But while Obama's grand historical achievement in winning the presidency was obvious, Clegg's is less so.
If he wins, should we think of him as the first resident of Putney ever to become PM? Is that even true?
The first PM married to a Spanish lawyer called Miriam? Not quite the same as Barack and Michelle, is it?
No, in a very British way I've settled on his school: the ultra smart Westminster, a stone's throw from the House of Commons. London's answer to Eton.
The school has been struggling to produce Prime Ministers of late. It hasn't had one since the Earl Russell, who last held the office between 1865 and 1866. It is running miles behind Eton, with its score of 19.
Six Westminster boys have been PM, so far. They were:
1) Henry Pelham, 1743-1754 – Whig
2) Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle 1754-1756 and then 1757-1762
3) The Marquess of Rockingham, 1765-1766 – Whig
4) Duke of Grafton, 1768-1770 – Whig
5) Duke of Portland, 1783-1783 – Tory
6) The Earl Russell, 1846-1852 and then 1865-1866 – Whig, then Liberal.
(There was also the Earl of Waldergrave, who was in office for five days as he attempted – and failed – to form a government. We're not counting him).
Can Nick Clegg end Westminster's drought? Yes he can, say his excited supporters.


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This beautiful rosary has topaz/citrine round faceted beads, a silver tone chain and crucifix decorated with dainty flowers at the tips, and a color centerpiece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe. Measures approximately 20 inches. This item comes gift boxed.
|Christine (Banning, May 20, 2016)
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|Cloak and Shroud Devotee (Columbia, SC, February 7, 2011)
|Best rosary of Our Lady Of Guadalupe I could find. Her picture is very well executed and the crucifix is detailed and ornate with flowers on the cross ends. I got one for my brother and myself, and he was delighted with its beauty and construction. It is a comfort to have this Rosary right by me. The peach colored beads catch the light and reflect rainbow colors back, like carnival glass.[...] Best Uses: Beauty aids meditation, For prayer comfort, Keeps Our Lady close; Cons: none; Pros: Beads catch the light, Beautiful box, Beautiful pic of Our Lady, Crucifix detailed ornate, Fair Price, Fast Shipping, Well Made, Well packaged
|Beto (Iowa, December 29, 2009)
|The rosary is attractive and well worth the money, however it is not as depicted in the photo. Instead of amber beads they are clear glass. The metal is engraved with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe rather than the colored image shown on the web. I would recommend the rosary I received if the description were accurate.
Company response: We apologize if you received the wrong rosary, we have checked the rosary we currently have in stock and it is as pictured on the website. Cons: Not as shown on web; Pros: Attractive, Sturdy


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The Month of 14,528 Texts
Like a marathoner picking up speed near the finish line, Reina Hardesty, age 13, worked furiously the day after Christmas to add to her personal record. Reina, the daughter of Orange County Register columnist Greg Hardesty and Japanese interpreter and translator Manako Ihaya in Lake Forest, Calif., sent and received 14,528 text messages in the month-long billing period that ended Dec. 26. That's an average of nearly 500 per day. By midnight on Christmas, she was well ahead of her prior record of 6,876, set the month before, but Reina picked up the pace the next day, sending 430 messages and receiving 415 messages. That's more than one message sent or received every two minutes, with a faster pace necessary during waking hours to make up for woefully text-light sleep.
I found out about the incredible text numbers from Greg Hardesty's column about them, which has spawned international media coverage. So I contacted him to ask how this pace was possible. Did Reina subscribe to text-message services, or was she mass-texting friends? He suggested I talk to her directly. She explained that half the billing period was during winter break, "when I was texting two people, 24/7." Or more like 16/7, accounting for sleep — "but then I'd have a lot waiting for me." This didn't diminish phone-talking time: a total of 1,527 minutes in the month, or about 51 minutes a day, more than the typical month since Reina got the phone in May.
Why not talk to her friends in person? That happened occasionally: "Sometimes I'd say, 'We're really bored. Let's go to the mall or something." Each message was individually sent, and a spokesman for AT&T Mobility, her phone plan, said text messages with multiple recipients are counted just once for the sender, anyway.
It's easier to read than send messages, so I asked for the breakdown of sent and received messages. Ihaya sent me a 440-page PDF file of the bill for three phones for her children — with unlimited texting, fortunately. "I figured if you're really a numbers guy, you wanted to see actual numbers!" Ihaya said. I promised not to share the bill with readers or anyone else, a concern after a TV station did, prompting text messages from strangers and a phone-number change. A full 287 pages are devoted to Reina's texts. I counted the sent and received just for the last day of the billing cycle, and found that she was sending at least as many as she got. No signs of carpal tunnel: Reina says of her hands, "they never hurt or anything." And all this on what she calls "a really, really simple phone, the one that comes free with a plan." It lacks a full keyboard; her feat is akin to running a marathon in worn sneakers with no treads.
Now Ihaya is considering a new plan for her daughter, one that will limit the number of texts and usage. Reina's parents also are taking measures beyond technology: She must yield her phone until she finishes her homework, and again after dinner, until bedtime, when she gets it back "because I use it for my alarm clock." There were already strict restrictions on texting during school. She said, "It's weird how I'm not texting at all times now."
I asked her to imagine what sort of advanced communications methods she might someday have to restrict for her own children. "I think there'd be more advanced ways, like IMing." Then she noted that instant messaging on cellphones is already possible, but added, "My phone can't do that."


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Furrowing her brow slightly, she smiled and walked over to the form, taking a seat on the couch next to it. It was a girl, she could see, rather small so perhaps a first year. The girl grumbled and opened her eyes, looking at Olive with somewhat distaste, and Olive just gave a smile. "You know," She started, pointer finger to her lips as she looked up as if in deep thought, "you should probably head up to the dormitories. It is rather late." She didn't want to sound like she was reprimanding the girl, she wasn't, it was just a mere suggestion. "Unless!" she said with excitement. "Are we having a common room slumber party?" She said it lowly and with a slight giggle.
That was Olive's perpetual peppyness at play. She was always rather happy, smiling and perhaps a bit airheaded – or so it seemed. Everything was a great excitement to Olive Lovegood, her nature always happy and perhaps just a little odd. But she cared not for being branded as such. She would be herself at all times, no matter what. Smiling to the girl she started to speak once more, "You know, we could always have a common room slumber party! What do you say, friend?" She didn't know the girls name so she substituted it with the word friend, because in Olive's mind everyone was a friend. Indeed, a stranger was just a friend she'd yet to meet.
Her brows furrowed once more as she looked at the girl. "Oh I've forgotten my manners. I'm Olive Lovegood. What shall I call you?" She looked at the girl with a slight incline of her head as she waited a response.


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Note: PhotoServe presents the words of photojournalist Sarah Henderson and her mission to document the work of Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, while working with the NGO digital-storytelling group SalaamGarage. SalaamGarage works to get under reported stories out to the world digitally and traditionally, with the hope for impacting social change, along with creating a new paradigm for self-monitored or personal responsibility.
My iPhone alarm rings. It's 5:30AM. I'm in a cold hotel room 9,000 miles from home. Amidst hazy remnants of melatonin, I hear dreamy echoes of religious chanting in Amharic bouncing off the surrounding hills. My dreams had been a wrestling match of anxiety. My focus clears as I realize what I am doing here. I had ventured into the "cradle of humanity"… Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a group of 12 photojournalists, on a self-imposed mission to document the good works of Hamlin Fistula International, a medical NGO dedicated to relieving a maternal health crisis here. My concerns though are egocentric. Are my camera batteries charged, what access will I have today, what about the light, where's my ibuprofen? Would I finally be able to connect to the internet? The foreign sounds from my window remind me that I'm here to do "worthwhile" work, to cast light on what the United Nations sees as a key Millennium Development Goal (MDG) focus-- maternal health. This is my chance to utilize my photography to possibly manifest a "butterfly effect'' of change. At breakfast, the word is that the founder, Dr. Catherine Hamlin, will not be available for a portrait. Is this the first of a series of setbacks that every documentarian can expect? I'm starting to wonder what I'm doing across the world after all?
A few blocks away at the Hamlin Fistula Hospital , an incredibly frail woman, Etaferaw Zelalem is also waking up. Her goals for the day seem simple though painful. She is learning how to walk again. Her last walk had been seven years before, in her northern village of the Bahir Dar region, hundreds of miles away. Etaferaw had become pregnant at just 13 years of age and she was unable to deliver her baby after ten days of obstructed labor without medical care. Isolated and uneducated, and shunned by her family and villagers, she and her family were unable to afford a bus ride to get to care. It turns out transportation is quite expensive and surprisingly rare to see cars on rural highways. For seven years Etaferaw had been living with constant leaking from her uterus and rectum until a NGO rescued her by chance and rushed her to Hamlin in Addis − proving that my issues are nothing in comparison.
Etaferaw's story may not have been the story I set out to tell, but that's one thing I've learned as a photographer and filmmaker, be awake to opportunities outside your preconceived notions. Hamlin's work with prevention of fistula through developing a midwifery school and provision of rural medical outreach to women is noble. Focusing on Etaferaw's story could potentially inspire others to get involved and help save Ethiopian women from such a long, painful journey of loss and isolation. If I could, along with my group's work, spread our photos and stories around the United States and beyond borders, maybe it will help Hamlin fund training for many needed midwives to work in the mini rural hospitals where most of the estimated 88 million people live in Ethiopia. I had to believe that our group could cumulatively do more "good" together than as individual storytellers. I started to readjust my expectations of doing any amazing stories or photography in Ethiopia, given that I hadn't given myself a buffer of time and resources to stay the extra two to three weeks I'd need to do really "good" photography or get to the stories I was interested in doing. That and just getting through a day of Amharic was fascinating though intense, as was making sense of their beautiful and ancient language. We relied heavily upon the generosity of Hamlin for hospital translation and communication with key patients. Otherwise we were lucky to have a ground tour guide, Sefiw of Dinknesh, who helped us connect with many Ethiopian people after our work with Hamlin.
Etaferaw really got me thinking while at Hamlin. Upon my first meeting with her, I was struck by how incredibly slight and weak she looked. It was clear she was in great pain though she didn't want me to know this it seemed. At first Etaferaw was shy in front of the camera but after spending more time together, she opened up and was proud to be "someone" to be seen and not hidden away. She gathered the strength to show me that she could stand without her walker. And despite her shame of having had an acute double fistula, she had finally made it to Hamlin, which she expressed as being very happy about-- a place that strives to provide excellent medical and holistic or humanistic care to women and at no cost to them if they can make it there.*
I was starting to understand that maybe Etaferaw was someone I was supposed to meet. I wished that I knew Amharic past my sphere of around ten words by that time. So it came down to connecting through photography and facial expressions. I was glad that our group had a Fuji Instamatix camera to help make those connections by actually giving patients like Etaferaw a portrait of herself standing without a walker. I was guessing it was the only portrait she had of herself.
We can get so hung up on our tasks at hand, the results we expect, when really all of that is trivial. If my camera can't see around my ego, then there will be false images to show. The photography will end up being another pile of pretty or interesting travel pictures, hanging in a show or lost in my studio, gathering dust with no home, no audience, and no purpose. By doing a group photo media/NGO project, such as with SalaamGarage and Hamlin Fistula, we can act with the support of our peers and partners. Collectively we can self-publish photos and stories through blogs; do offline events such as shows and lectures; spread news of project progress through social media like Facebook and Kickstarter and partnering with do it yourself (or DIY) publishing companies such as Blurb, creators of the Blurb for Good book project.
So the people we meet along the way in our journeys, as well as the photos we give away rather than take, can quite possibly help us grow as photographers in the long run, if not in the short run. And though I struggled with doing the group photography approach in a confining and conservative medical setting with limited access, I felt it was vital to do such a trip and put myself to a new photography challenge. With all of the negative things going on in the world, however small of a good thing we can do with our work, it is better than not doing anything at all. I hope to raise more awareness and funds for Hamlin in order to further develop their post-op and therapy programs such as the Physiotherapy program. If Etaferaw and others like her can walk again, they can have a life again.
When I asked Etaferaw, "What are your dreams for a life outside of Hamlin?" (Realizing what a typically American thing to ask "what's next?" I still asked.) She replied in Amharic through Sister Azeb Befekadu, Hamlin's Physiotherapy Manager and my translator, "God willing that I can walk again. Then I can think about dreams."
Since returning from Ethiopia in December 2010, I'm truly beginning to understand and better appreciate the accomplishments of Hamlin Hospital and its founders Dr. Catherine Hamlin and her late husband, Dr. Reginald Hamlin. It's mind boggling to think about the incredible commitment that's required to wade through treating thousands of cases of fistula (now an average of 3,000 per year) with relatively streamlined yet taxed medical and administrative staff. Since 2005, the Hamlins have opened up a handful of small rural mini clinics, and in 2009 opened up the Hamlin College of Midwives, located at the Desta Mender campus in Addis. The work toward eradicating obstetric fistula in Ethiopia has accelerated in pace in recent years, which can be partially attributed to the advent and spread of news stories through the Internet. With more global awareness, the ability to raise funds has grown quickly toward prevention initiatives since the early 2000s. All of which has helped attract photographers like me to join the maternal health movement in Ethiopia-- also to help pave the road for empowerment of next generations of women.
Thanks to SalaamGarage and their work to develop partnerships with Hamlin, Blurb and my fellow photographers who have volunteered their time, passion and talents. Thanks to Blurb for donating their design and publishing services so our group could affordably participate in a Blurb for Good book project. All book profits go directly to Hamlin-- helping them eradicate obstetric fistula, for the better health of Ethiopian women and their families.
For more information on the Hamlin Fistula Hospital, their care and need for midwives and to help support their cause, see their USA site. Transportation is a problem for most Hamlin patients as it is hard to get to and from ER medical care, especially for many rural Ethiopians who may make an average of $1 a day. There is a lack of road infrastructure and transport service, which affects access to emergency obstetric care service and contributes to the occurrence of obstructed labor, uterine rupture, sepsis and death. To read more about fistula patients and transport service for emergency obstetric care, see the writings of Dr. Mulu Muleta.
See Sarah Henderson's work with Hamlin Hospital in the new book Hamlin Fistula & SalaamGarage. Also, see her Web site for more of her photography, creative direction, videography and production on many other projects at www.sirenapictures.com and her video documentary, There is No Finish Line, on Olympic champion marathon runner Joan Benoit-Samuelson.


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The Catan Dice Tower is an elegant and functional thematic addition to your Settlers of Catan board, or dice, game. It aids in rolling your dice while keeping the dice on the table, and off the floor. This dice tower also helps to prevent errant dice from skipping across the table and knocking down other game components which could disrupt the game. The Catan Dice Tower also makes for a great gift! Easy to assemble and easy to store. The simple slot fit assembly makes it a snap to assemble the clever use of tabs keeps the pieces locked together tightly, even after repeatedly assembly and dis-assembly. When dis-assembled the dice tower lays flat and can easily be stored in the original package or game box.
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Gmail users in the US and Canada who have been enjoying Google's free calls deal over the last year will be pleased to know the offer has been extended into 2012. A post on the Official Gmail Blog confirmed that North American Gmail users can continue to call landline and mobile numbers for free, for the next 12 months.
In the spirit of the festive season, Google's Group Product Manager Vincent Paquet wrote:
"As the holiday season approaches, we're happy to announce that we've extended free domestic calls within the US and Canada for 2012. This is our way of helping you connect with friends and family across the country."
With Microsoft's acquisition of Skype not so long ago, Google is surely trying to hold on to its VoIP userbase before Microsoft begins to further integrate Skype into existing and new products.
Callers from outside the US are still able to dial North American numbers for a low rate of 1 cent per minute, and Google's full list of international calling rates can be found here.
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Boys find loaded rifle in North Port woods
Published: Monday, October 28, 2013 at 4:58 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, October 28, 2013 at 6:06 p.m.
NORTH PORT - Neighbors Landon Fafard, 9, and Eric Dart, 7, enjoy nature and often explore the wooded area near their homes.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Glen Rockwell. He is Landon Fafard's father.
Sunday evening was no different, until they wandered farther than usual and made a jolting discovery: a loaded Olympic AR-15 military-style rifle lying in a bed of tall grass near Jinright Road.
"I was like: 'We should go back and tell our parents,' " Eric said.
They immediately ran back to Eric's home, where adults were gathered after his brother's birthday party. Landon told his father, Glen Rockwell, that they found a rusty machine gun.
Their parents were skeptical at first — the boys were probably being silly or had spotted a toy gun or an old BB gun — but Rockwell followed them back into the woods.
When Rockwell picked up the rusted weapon to secure it and get a closer look, a bullet discharged, striking the ground.
Startled, the boys ran back to Eric's home.
Landon said he was scared. Eric said the noise hurt his ears.
The gunshot spooked Eric's mother, Jennifer Dart, too. She said it rang out through the neighborhood.
"It's such a shock to realize all the implications of that and what could have been," Jennifer Dart said.
She wonders what might have happened if the boys had not noticed the gun and accidentally stepped on it.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
Rockwell, who has experience with firearms, was unable to engage the gun's safety. Instead, he unloaded the weapon and laid it aside with the magazine containing 15 .223-caliber rounds.
'A godsend'
North Port Police responded shortly before 7 p.m.
"It's not every day you find a weapon like that sitting in the woods," Chief Kevin Vespia said. "We don't know what we have yet."
Officers spoke with the boys and searched three vacant, wooded lots in the North Port neighborhood, finding a laptop about 30 yards from where the gun was sitting. The serial numbers for both items were unsuccessfully cross-referenced with reportedly stolen items.
Vespia, like the boys' parents, commended them for doing the right thing by not touching the gun and alerting adults, who then notified police.
With the exception of teaching their sons that guns are dangerous, Rockwell and Dart said they've done little else in gun safety education.
"The fact that they didn't touch it out of a boy's curiosity is amazing. It's a godsend," Rockwell said.
Vespia said officers will continue to search for the rightful owner and determine whether the items are related to another crime or investigation.
"There is no way to explain how we feel, as parents, knowing that they did the right thing," Rockwell said. "But to know they may have helped someone get their property back or put closure to something, if that's the case, that is a powerful thing."
For now, the friends will take their outdoor adventures elsewhere.
"We used to play around in the woods, but I'm afraid to do that now," Landon said.
They will likely stick to riding their bikes, playing on their scooters and having pool noodle fights, Eric said.
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Railways of the World: The Card Game has been nominated for and received many awards since its release at Origins in 2010.
- About.com 2010 Reader's Choice Award for: Best Family
- Game & Top 10 Card Games of 2010
- 2010 Golden Geek Award Nominee: Best Card Game
- Dice Tower's Top 10 for 2010
- Games Magazine: Best Family Strategy Game Nominee
- 37th Origins Awards: Best Card Game Nominee
Now there is an Expansion for this fast paced card game adaptation of the highly popular Railways of the World board game series. Players use track cards and city cards to build a series of railroad routes and deliver goods. As the game progresses, players work to connect more cities, upgrade their engines and deliver goods through a network of routes. The Expansion creates new mechanics and additional bonus scoring options for the base game by adding:
- Tunnels to connect existing cities giving access to cubes and impacting city control.
- Switchers to allow track color to change during building thus allowing connection to a new color city.
- Grey Cities to provide additional goods for deliveries.
- Barons to provide additional bonus scoring options.
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Steve Ellis, James Eastham
FRED Distribution
Year: 2011
Players: 2 - 4
Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 8 and up
Weight: 56 grams
Language Requirements: This is a domestic item. Manufacturer's rules are printed in English. Game components are printed in English.
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Average Rating: 4 in 1 review
Railways of the World: The Card Game Expansion is an expansion to the card game that consists of 50 cards. These add a number of new elements that can be added to the game individually or together, such as Baron cards (offering long term objectives for bonus points), Switches (allowing links of multiple colours), Tunnels (allowing existing cities to be connected), Grey Cities (promoting longer deliveries). It also comes with cards making the game playable with five players.
But one of the best parts of the expansion are the rules for a Draw Deck variant, which can be used with the base game as well. This variant eliminates some of the luck of the draw and makes the gameplay more strategic.
Overall it's a nice small package that many fans of the original game will consider a must-have. The base game is a terrific light-medium weight train game, and this expansion helps extend its mileage even further.
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Located at the top of the Grand Palladium Mall, this 5-star Hotel offers luxurious comfort with Spectacular City Views of Medan. Conveniently located in the Heart of the vibrant Business and Entertainment District. A breathtaking 35 meter long Courtyard Pool with lush landscapes, in room massage services and a Gymnasium will offer for plenty relaxation. The multi themed Dining Destination Area and a fully equipped Banquet and Function space including Business Center are rounding up the facilities.
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Kuala Namu – Hotel Is around 40 km (About 1 hours 30 minutes long) will charge IDR. 290.000 nett/way
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To take taxi in airport Is around IDR.220.000 / way.
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Country Kitchen Design Ideas
Country Kitchens: Simple, Soothing Design
If you are a nature enthusiast with an appreciation for earthy and rustic themes, a country kitchen will complement your personal style. Weave together motifs of modernity and simplicity to strike a balance between elegance, simplicity, and sophistication. The final result will be a charming kitchen that is a comforting and inviting space for you, your family, and your guests.
Create a country kitchen as an ideal area for cooking, and incorporate a breakfast nook to host brunches where you can spend time with your family and guests. The possibilities of how you design your small, medium, or large space are without limits.
No matter what you do with your space, design it as you would imagine your ideal country vacation spot. The only difference between your kitchen and a countryside villa is that you will enjoy your kitchen every day - 365 days a year- in your own home. Enjoy the design process, and love the end result even more.
Where Rustic Meets Modern
One stereotype of a country kitchen is that it is old fashioned. In actuality, a country kitchen can appear very modern. Obviously, you need a functional area for your microwaves, toaster ovens, and electric stoves. Don't worry about hiding anything, and worry even less about whether your appliances clash with your rustic themes. Instead, find a way for your classic and modern elements to complement one another.
No matter what types of appliances you have, do not allow stainless steel gray to become the dominant color in your kitchen. Even though metal and appliances will complement a country kitchen's overall look and feel, the predominant colors should be natural.
Country Lighting
Optimize the natural light sources for your country kitchen. If you can, install skylights to conserve electricity by minimizing the need for overhead light. Large bay windows with a seating area will also emphasize a country theme, especially if you plan to integrate a dining area into your space.
In any kitchen, you want to make sure that you have enough overhead lighting for cooking and cleaning. Hanging lights and subtle recessed lights are both ideal options.
Country Colors
The dominant color in a country kitchen should be brown. Let your cabinets, furniture, and floors guide the color scheme for your country kitchen. Be sure to incorporate other neutral and pastel shades as accent details. If you don't like the color brown, you may want to reconsider whether you want a country-themed kitchen. If you absolutely want a country kitchen without any brown, consider painting your cabinets a white or cream color. Pastel shades of green and yellow may also work. If you choose to paint your cabinets and furniture another color, you may need hardwood floors.
When it comes to choosing a color for your cabinets, walls, drawers, and furniture, you have free range between light and dark shades. Choose a near-white color or a brown-black: both colors will work with a country theme.
Choose additional colors to complement your brown cabinets, but stick to neutral and pastel shades. Avoid excessively bold and bright colors. If you want to want to use a bold color like black or red, tone it down by using a shade like auburn or light gray instead.
Dull shades of purple, orange, green, yellow, and blue are ideal for country kitchens. No matter what colors you choose, sure to emphasize natural & earthy tones.
Country Countertops
For countertops choose a color that contrasts with the wooden structures in a material such as marble or granite. If you are a cooking enthusiast, butcher's block will also work with a country theme and allow your counters to serve as a giant cutting board. It is relatively easy to clean, and every few months, you can sand it down for hygiene purposes.
Country Décor
Country themed décor should emphasize nature to create a rustic aesthetic. Decorate with fresh or faux flowers in bright colors. Showcase your fresh fruits and vegetables in large bowls. Display woven baskets in brown, white, or pastel shades. Hang and showcase your cooking supplies on the wall. Combined, these design elements will create a warm and welcoming feel.
In any kitchen, you want to make sure that you have enough overhead lighting for cooking and cleaning. Hanging lights and subtle recessed lights are both ideal options.
The distinguishing element of a country kitchen is wood. Floors, pantries, cabinets, and shelves should maintain their hardwood finish - no need to paint anything except your walls.
Allow your cabinets to create the dominant color for your color scheme, regardless of whether you prefer a light, medium, or dark shade of brown. No matter what type of wood you choose, you will likely be able to find your color of choice. Keep in mind, however, that each style of wood has its own distinct patterns and overall look. Oak, maple, cherry wood, birch, and pine are popular types of wood for cabinets, furniture, and floors in country kitchens.
Pineis the least expensive type of wood and is usually light to medium brown in color with visible knots. You may choose to paint your pine cabinets and doors with a darker color or custom wood finish, or you may choose to leave it as-is. Even though pine is inexpensive, a major disadvantage is that this type of wood becomes scratched and dented easily. If you accidentally slam a door, your pine cabinets may actually break.
Oak, like pine, can be light or medium brown. It is more durable and relatively more expensive than pine. The appearance can be granular, so it is an ideal long-term material for cabinets in a country kitchen. Oak is used for furniture, floors, and cabinets.
Cherry woodis relatively more expensive than pine and oak. It is a high-quality, long lasting material with dark brown and reddish hues. The colors may vary within the piece of wood, itself. Granular details in cherry wood are minimal. Cherry is ideal for furniture and cabinets.
Maple, like pine and oak, has a granular pattern. Unlike other types of wood, the grainy details are relatively subtle. Maple is available in a range of colors from light to dark brown.
No matter what type of wood you choose for your cabinets, furniture, and floors, you should include a wood finish. You can buy a spray-can or bucket. You may need to refinish your cabinets, furniture, and floors, every few years.
Country Floors
For a country kitchen, stick to a floor based on a natural material such as stone or hardwood. Choose dark or light shades depending on your kitchen's overall color scheme. Natural stone tiles are beautiful options since no two are alike. Granite, limestone, slate, and travertine are common options for natural stone flooring. Oak and maple are durable wood options for floors.
Country Sinks & Faucets
Use whichever material you find most convenient for your sinks and faucets. The most common materials for sinks include porcelain and stainless steel, and in a country kitchen, neither will appear out of place. For faucets, select long and elegant designs to add subtle elegance to your kitchen's overall charm. Silver, gray, and white are the most common colors for sinks and faucets, but you can also use brass or gold. When shopping for a faucet, look for a rustic or vintage-inspired design to complement your kitchen's overall theme. No need to buy an actual antique since you probably want the best modern functionality.


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By Diana Mehta, The Canadian Press
TORONTO - Mayor Rob Ford's brother issued a public apology to Toronto's police chief Wednesday and retracted comments that prompted the chief to threaten legal action.
Coun. Doug Ford said he decided he was "taking the high road" two days after Chief Bill Blair filed a defamation notice which demanded a public apology and retraction in an agreed upon forum.
"I apologize to the chief and, he feels I've impugned his reputation, by no means am I doing that and I retract my statement," Ford told reporters at city hall. "We're going to move forward with the business of the city."
Neither Blair nor his spokesman were immediately available for comment and it was unclear if Ford's apology was accepted.
"It will be up to the chief if he wants to move forward with this," Ford said. "But honestly, deep down, I don't think the chief wants to move forward with it. He wants an apology that I am doing."
Ford had suggested two weeks ago that Blair helped leak information that police were preparing to subpoena the mayor in an ongoing investigation as "payback" — although he did not elaborate on what he meant.
At the time, Blair said Ford was lying and warned he was prepared to take legal action.
The police chief made good on that threat after it appeared Ford was standing by what he said. The legal action was a personal pursuit and did not involve taxpayer money, Blair's spokesman had said.
Ford said he "personally called" Blair on Wednesday.
"I talked to him. I told him that I apologize," he said.
"The chief and I have had a good relationship, I think, a very good relationship I told him, especially the first few years. It kind of went off the tracks last year, but again I reached out to him personally."
The dispute stemmed from a Toronto Star report, published Aug.1, which cited sources saying police were preparing to subpoena the mayor to testify at a preliminary hearing for his friend Alexander (Sandro) Lisi, who is facing drug and extortion charges.
Ford blamed the apparent leak on Blair, calling it politically motivated.
"When you tell the media there's a subpoena and don't tell anyone else? That alone says it all right there. That says it all," he had said at the time."It's disappointing that the police chief, in my opinion, would condone this behaviour from his own department.''
Both the councillor had his brother have publicly criticized Blair ever since a police investigation last year turned up a video which appeared to show Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
At a news conference last October, Blair had said he was disappointed at what the video showed.
The mayor, who later admitted to smoking crack cocaine in a "drunken stupor,'' has publicly accused Blair of wasting taxpayers' money with the investigation and challenged the chief to arrest and charge him.


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Noshera Dhala (Punjab), Apr 14 (ANI): Over 500 couples tied the knot on Monday in a mass marriage ceremony held here on the occasion of Baba Jalan Dass Baisakhi Mela.
The organisers were praised for taking care of all expenses.
"Every person decides about his or her partner. Their names are registered only after the village head's recommendation. Later, the date of marriage is fixed," said Kanwerjit Singh, one of the organisers.
"Last year, we organised 175 marriages and this year around 500 marriages took place," he added.
The grooms and brides expressed their gratitude to the organisers for their help and support. (ANI)


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Fallout From Suu Kyi Speech Continues
Aung San Suu Kyi's recent warning that investors should retain "healthy skepticism" in dealing with Myanmar continues to make waves inside the country.
Ms. Suu Kyi told delegates at a World Economic Forum event in Bangkok last Friday that Myanmar's ongoing political and economic reforms were dependent on further cooperation from the country's military – whose support isn't certain – which means investors should remain cautious.
Since then, speculation has mounted that government leaders were annoyed by Ms. Suu Kyi's comments, as well as her broader efforts to grab headlines and global attention during her recent trip, her first overseas journey in 24 years. President Thein Sein canceled his own visit to Thailand scheduled for last week, triggering rumors that he feared he would be upstaged, while people close to the president have expressed concern over her remarks in recent days.
In an email response to questions Tuesday, presidential adviser Ko Ko Hlaing said "I have seen some displeasure from those within and abroad" about Ms. Suu Kyi's remarks, adding, "there were many points I could agree with her but I think she should use more tender words in her conversation to avoid misunderstanding." Officials have said Mr. Thein Sein canceled his trip because he was busy.
The government mouthpiece New Light of Myanmar, meanwhile, has run two major opinion pieces in recent days indicating deeper worry over the possibility of a rift between Ms. Suu Kyi and the president. A government spokesman declined to comment on the issue in response to a query from The Wall Street Journal.
The first column, published Tuesday and attributed to "Maung Aye Chan (Harvard University)," acknowledged reports, including a story published in the New York Times, that President Thein Sein "felt irritated" by Ms. Suu Kyi's visit.
"I was worried about it," the author said, as he followed Ms. Suu Kyi's speech. He said he was at first "relieved" that Ms. Suu Kyi spoke in line with other government leaders who have called for more investment in industry to create more jobs.
But he grew alarmed when Ms. Suu Kyi offered advice to investors, including warnings that Myanmar still lacked rule of law and that some investors were guilty of "reckless optimism."
"Most of those who were present at the forum were from multinational corporations. Most of them were interested to do businesses and invest in Myanmar. There were also entrepreneurs who were following the forum news despite their absence," Mr. Maung Aye Chan wrote. "I am really worried that warning them to be not optimistic about Myanmar and speaking that there is no rule of law that could guarantee safety of their investments would shut the door on purpose," he said.
Mr. Maung Aye Chan went on to say that Myanmar's future depended on "the two leaders," Mr. Thein Sein and Ms. Suu Kyi, and that they "should cooperate based on mutual trust and understanding" by "setting aside differences, egoism and selfishness."
It wasn't immediately clear who Mr. Maung Aye Chan is, or how he could be reached. A spokesman for Harvard University said it had searched its records and could not confirm the writer was affiliated with the university, though it is widely assumed that some New Light of Myanmar writers use pseudonyms.
The second column, published in the paper's Wednesday edition by a writer named Saw Myawady who described himself in the story as "just an ordinary Myanmar citizen," called for "harmony and unison" and asked permission to "pour out my heart to you, the readers."
He, too, was disturbed by Ms. Suu Kyi's call for healthy skepticism, adding "I am afraid if entrepreneurs present there would interpret it as the implication of caution against investment in Myanmar." People should remember, he said, that "everything cannot be smooth and convenient like a road of flowers with a layer of gold dust."
Meanwhile, "we can see that the government is not turning a blind eye to what Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has pointed out but in fact healing with its own plans," he said, including crafting plans to reduce the poverty rate and establish industrial zones. "It would be unrealistic hoping to see tangible results overnight," he said.
"Shall we continue our journey amicably and in unison, fulfilling each other's needs and fixing each other's flaws in constructive manner?" he asked in closing.
A spokesman for Ms. Suu Kyi told the Associated Press her trip to Bangkok did not adversely affect her relations with the president.


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The former Navy reservist gunned down 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard this week before dying in shootout with police.
In a letter sent Thursday to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Ayotte asks why Alexis was honorably discharged, despite reports that the Navy originally pursued a general discharge.
"Had Alexis received a general discharge, future employers would have been more likely to give his background extra scrutiny," Ayotte wrote. "This additional scrutiny may have helped potential employers identify Alexis' reported arrests in three states and better informed their hiring decisions."
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Harley-Davidson is launching its 2009 V-Rod Muscle in a distinctly non-traditional way — by teaming up with supermodel Marisa Miller in a marketing campaign to introduce the latest addition to Harley-Davidson's high-performance line of V-Rod motorcycles.
H-D says the V-Rod Muscle¹s sculpted body complement Miller. "To represent
such an iconic American brand is incredible," said Miller. "I have grown up
watching my dad and uncle ride Harleys. It's amazing to circle back at this
point in my career, and work with a brand I have so much respect for."
Starting Oct. 13, an ad campaign launches that shows Miller stretched atop a
sleek, black V-Rod Muscle. The black background and distinct lighting
capture the aggressive styling of the bike. In lifestyle magazines such as
GQ, Esquire, Complex, Road & Track and Trader, ads will make use of a new
technology called SnapTell, which provides access to exclusive content upon
photographing the ad with a mobile phone camera.
The campaign was pre-launched on Oct. 6 on Harley-Davidson's official
YouTube channel, with a "making of" video that takes viewers behind the
scenes at the Marisa Miller V-Rod Muscle photo shoot. Motorcycle bloggers and
Harley-Davidson fans and friends on Facebook and MySpace were exclusively
tipped off to the campaign. The video will also be available on www.h-d.com/muscle, which launches Oct.13.
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle features a 1250cc liquid-cooled V-twin
engine with a five-speed transmission and high-performance Brembo
triple-disc brakes with available ABS. Its ³slipper² clutch helps ease drive
train effort during downshifting while its broad-shouldered presence is
highlighted by a huge 240mm rear tire. New bodywork features integrated turn
signals and a clipped fender. The V-Rod Muscle is available in Vivid Black,
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Forums are meant to help people to find honest information. Unfortunately some people abuse Forums to do their dirt-throwing revenge campaigns, reflecting the nature of their character, like this "Kite-Elli". Behind this pseudonym are 2 women by the name of Stefanie A. and Ulrike S. She is reportedly a German customs officer and obviously socialised to constantly annoy her fellow people. Stefanie A. and Ulrike S. came to our kitesurfing school and there was no wind in the first two days. They then continuously tried to extort us with rather vicious means to get free services and refunds, openly threatening us "if you don't pay we will post negative reports in the Forums about you". They even claimed that they have successfully done this before at other kitesurfing stations. We of course did not fall victim to these blackmailers - but the reader of their above comments is now victimized by uttlery misleading information. Later, they stole items from our school, resulting in a criminal case against one of them and investigations by the South African Criminal Police Force and an order to stay away from our house.
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The fact that I got to see The Strokes play the tiny Capitol Theatre a week ago, somewhat spoiled their Governors Ball set for me. There's just no comparison in seeing their first show in three years at a tiny theater outside of the city to a giant festival set in the hot, hot sun. Even so, I still rocked out just as hard and got to actually photograph the freaking Strokes, so there is always that..
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Ryan Sheckler opens The HOLLYWOOD Summit Spotlight on Alex "TPM" Sorgente.
The HOLLYWOOD Summit Show's
Guest Introduction
Pro Skateboarder
Ryan Sheckler
Skateboarding by
Alex "TPM" Sorgente
Mike Rogers
Original music by
Devil Dance
Camera Operator
Morgan "HOLLYWOOD" Monroe
Chris Branan
Tom Spano
Alexe's Dad
Chris Cote
Bart Hawk
Graphic Design
Chris Branan
Big thank you to:
Coping Block Skateboard Mag
Grind For Life Founder
Mike Rogers
Dunedin Parks & Recreation
And it could not have been done
with out the great people of
Martin Luther King Jr.
Recreation Center
Jocelyn Brodhead
Emily Pinkham
Mark Bennett
Matt Nauman
Dunedin Free Press
for covering the event.
From the web site of
Dunedin Free Press:
The Hollywood Summit Show's
2010 Pool Gig Contest Took Place
on Sat. June 26 at Dunedin's
Stirling Skate Park
The Hollywood Summit Show's
2010 Pool Gig takes
place this Saturday, June 26th at
Dunedin'sStirling Skate Park.
The Skateboard contest was a filmed
production of The Hollywood
Summit Show.
As in last year's contest, Dunedin's
Battle Of The Summit,
held at the park on May 18, 2009,
skaters will compete in three age
divisions to face off in a final for
First Place.
As the name implies,
the competition's main event
will be its Pool Contest.
Scoring will be
based on points for trick variety,
style and level of difficulty.
Two live bands will play as
participants compete.
Three tough local skaters
prevailed at the end of the day in
last year's show,
Alex Sorgente, 11,
took First Place,
"Ragin'" Haze Miller, 10,
took Second Place
Miss "Gnarly" Marlee Miller, 14,
took Third.
Watch video from the 2009 contest
on www.YouTube.com.
The Hollywood Summit Show's
Morgan "HOLLYWOOD" Monroe
and Tom "The Ripper" Spano
will host the contest along with
Matt "Harbor" Sendejo.
Morgan Monroe has been
skateboarding since 1973 and
has active ly enjoyed surfing,
dirt biking and mountain
biking all his life.
He moved to Malibu in the 90's,
working as an actorand in other
parts of the Hollywood Film industry.
He remains an active member of the
Screen Actor's Guild today.
Co-host Tom Spano has a long history
in extreme sports including
professional skateboarding
and mountain biking,
and also enjoys surfing, wakeboarding,
boating and scuba diving.
He is also an active actor.
The Hollywood Summit Show
fuses extreme sports and reality
TV into a platform for
"No Name Rippers"
who dream of someday having
a chance to emerge.
It opens the door from the
subculture of skateboarding
into the mainstream
family lifestyle without changing
its roots.
Monroe, Spano and Sendejo,
the event's three organizers,
bestowed Mayor Dave Eggers
The City of Dunedin with a plaque
commemorating the event on
June 24,
as they did for last year's contest in
April 2009.
Last year's plaque has
been displayed in City Hall since.
View video from last year's
presentation on www.YouTube.com
Contest prizes included a seven foot
Trophy Medal, Surfboard and
Prize Pack for First Place,
along with a
Skydive City Gift Certificate,
a four foot medal prize pack for
Second and a 2.5 Foot Trophy Prize
Pack for Third Place.
Skaters can also win prizes
for Best Trick and Best Line of
Tricks in the Flow Bowl Competition
and Best Trick on a Bench,
Highest Olly and a game of
S-K-A-T-E in the Street Competition.
The day culminates in a
Red Carpet After Party at Club Blur,
also a Birthday Celebration for host
Morgan "HOLLYWOOD" Monroe,
serving cake from
Peace, Love and Cake,
The HOLLYWOOD Summit Show's
Official Bakery, and it's
Official Coffee from Buttons Brew
along with other food and
The party will honor Bruce Walker,
"Godfather of Florida Skateboarding"
for his contribution to the sport.
and premiere the new release from
Bruce Walker Films, The Payoff.
Three live bands,
Tribal Style, Slinky and
Localism will perform.


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Style Stakeout: Long, Light Summer Dresses
Before she nailed her signature style, a fresh-faced Katy hit up a party with long, natural hair and gold eyeshadow.
Katy accessorized her shag haircut with a big flower and sported flushed cheeks with berry lips at a birthday bash for gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
Style Stakeout: White-Hot Summer Dresses


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Top amateur chefs to compete for 'Grand Chef' title in contest
Published: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 9:36 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 9:36 p.m.
Thirty-six of the area's best amateur cooks will vie for Terrebonne-Lafourche's version of The Food Network's "Top Chef."
The finalists
Quick & Easy: Sherril Bonvillian, Quick Lasagna Pillows; Rosetta Canafax, Couscous and Shrimp; Bertha Domangue, Smokey Peppers; Amee Messina, Elegant Grape Salad; and Donna Smith Zeringue, Punkin & Puddin's Easy Side Dish Holiday Fuss Free.
Healthy Eating: Leopold B. Babin, Leopold's Famous Dried Shrimp Gumbo; Connie Sue Benoit, Blueberry Yam Bliss; Letha Cantrelle, Savory Catfish Soup; Patrick C. Dunbar, Bluesman's Banana-Nut Pancakes; and Kayla Rhodes, Kayla's Tomato Basil Soup.
Appetizers/Breads: Thelma Babin, Crawfish Stuffed Crab Claws; Catherine Bueche, Oatmeal Bran Pecan Trail Mix Muffins; Darlene P. Flynn, Nina's Cajun Crab Dip; Rebecca Higginbotham, Open Face Crab Delights with Parmesan Crumb Topping; and Samantha Joseph, "The Healthier Choice" Banana Bread.
Soup/Salad/Vegetable: Alex Burns, Cajun Crab Chowder; Maxine Marie Carlos, Ricardo's Cajun Potato Soup; Harriet LeBlanc, Cajun Italian Soup; Charlette Poche, Oh Good Gourd! Pumpkin Soup; and Philip Toups, Crab & Shrimp Corn Pudding.
Meat/Poultry/Game: J. "Buddy" Callahan, Sweet Potato Dressing; Chuck Hansen, Check Out Chuck's Stuffed Chicken Breast; Connie LeBauve, Banana Peppers and Dove Breast Poppers; Melva Mayet, Apple of My Eye Pork Roast; and Katie Watts, Asian Burgers with Ginger Carrot Slaw.
Seafood: Dorothy M. Bergeron, Shrimp and Crab Chowder; Marty Bergeron, Shrimp and Mirliton Jambalaya; Todd Manno, Bayou Dumplings; Clint Matherne, Crab Ravioli with Shrimp Sauce; and Judy Messina, Potato Crusted Catfish with Andouille Cream Sauce.
Dessert/Candy: Andrea Blakeman, Creamy Peach Yogurt Pie; Janelle G. Bonvillian, Peanut Brittle; Keith Caillouet, Blackberry Cream Cheese Bread Pudding; Danielle D. Plaisance, "It Is So Worth It" Coconut Cake; Brinda Pontiff, Brinda's White Bean Pie; and Merlin Trosclair, Angel's Breath.
From crab and catfish to pumpkin and sweet potatoes, the recipes are eclectic in this year's Bayou Gourmet Cook-Off. The competition, The Courier and Daily Comet's 38th annual, is scheduled for Saturday at the Courtyard Marriott, 142 Library Drive in Houma.
Darlene P. Flynn of Houma, a finalist in the Appetizer/Bread category with her Nina's Cajun Crab Dip, said she enjoys the annual cook-off because she's bonded with her fellow competitors through the years, becoming an extended family of sorts.
"Cooking is a passion of mine," said Flynn who is competing for the 13th time, "and to be able to share my recipes with the public ... is exciting for me. I also enjoy the competition."
Seventy-five recipe submissions were pared down to 36 finalists in six categories. First-place winners in each category — Quick & Easy; Healthy Eating; Appetizers/Breads; Soup/Salad/Vegetable; Meat/Poultry/Game; Seafood; and Dessert/Candy — face off for the grand champion title and $500.
The seven first-place winners are featured in the annual Bayou Gourmet Cookbook, along with all 75 recipe submissions. The cookbook will be included in The Courier's Easter Sunday edition and the Daily Comet's Easter Monday edition.
Flynn, who's married to local chiropractor Dr. Mike Flynn, said her entry this year is gluten free. She said the family changed their diet about seven years ago, and Darlene tries to adapt her recipes around the family's diet.
Contest newcomer Kayla Rhodes of Houma, said she's ready to trade secrets with her fellow competitors.
"I like to experiment with new recipes," said the Healthy Eating finalist who won with her Kayla's Tomato Basil Soup. This is her second year entering the cook-off. "A lot of people must read the cookbook because a lot of people commented last year. It's a good source for recipes."
Cathy Cobb of Arkansas said she looks forward to the annual cookbook. The former Houma resident said she has every edition produced, and she has family members who still live locally buy multiple Easter Sunday newspapers so she can have copies to hand them out to her closest friends.
Judy Messina of Houma used a dish she ordered at a restaurant as her inspiration for her Seafood submission, Potato Crusted Catfish with Andouille Cream Sauce.
The cook-off veteran said she enjoys entering the yearly contest with her daughter, Amee Messina, who is a finalist in the Quick & Easy division with her Elegant Grape Salad.
"I try to enter one recipe every year," Judy said. "I don't do one in every category. I just try to do one good one. I like the camaraderie of the event. I love to cook. Cooking is my thing."
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very cute! what type of yarn is this for the ruffle? It looks like that is that soft fluffy yarn.
Yes this is a bernat soft boucle yarn :)
I just purchased your pattern and had one question. is the skirt itself done in the white soft boucle yarn as well, like the ruffles or just a plain white yarn done?
one more thing in your pattern you don't mention how much yarn you need to purchase to complete this project.
This isnt my pattern Dear :) There is a link next to the pattern info that will bring you to Ravelry.com where the pattern is located.. THe skirt itself is done is soft worsted weight yearn :) Im experimenting with different kinds of yarns for this tutu for different looks :)