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Ethiopia: The Evil Genius of Meles Zenawi
By Girma Hadas
As the Ethiopian tradition dictates when someone dies it is proper to express condolence to the family of the deceased. In line with this tradition I must say to his family and relatives who are mourning his passing from the point of view of personal relation than with political affiliation and party loyalty. Meles was a leader I knew since I came of age and once upon a time I had had the chance to serve as a diplomat under his administration.
The take over of power from Lij Eyassu in 1916 by Ras Teferi (although it was Empress Zewditu who was at the top the real executive power was rested upon the regent Nigus Teferi) latter coronated as Emperor Haileselasie in 1930; and the dethronement of the latter in 1974 by Mengistu Hailemariam/ the Derg/ had witnessed the killing and imprisonment of thousands of able and educated Ethiopians that can change the nation to the better. The murder of Aman Michael Andom, Teferi Benti and Atnafu Abate by the Derg can also be seen in this light. The toppling of Mengistu Hailemariam from power by TPLF/EPRDF led forces in 1991 has a cost of tens of thousands of lives in a period of seventeen years. No matter what the situation, it is my hope that this country of ours which had passed through unimaginable disastrous circumstances at different times in its history will survive and continue to flourish by the grace of God!
As a former diplomat of the late Meles Zenawi administration, I will try to look the system thoroughly by taking in to account the actions taken and policies adopted by the late prime minister and why he put certain people in selected places. In doing so, I will try to explain how Meles's plans and ideals, specially since the last three years, were devised in such a way as to continue and safeguard the interest of TPLF and EPRDF even after he slept for eternity. Nevertheless, no matter what is planned and done Ethiopia and its political environment as we knew it under Meles for the last twenty one years will not be the same after his departure. Because, Meles has been the alpha and omega of EPRDF and his separation will clearly damage the party's ability to cope with unprecedented scenarios both in the local and international arena. I cant quote no one other than his successor Hailemariam Desalegn in this respect. He refered to him by saying 'no one will replace Meles Zenawi.' By 'no one' if he meant from among EPRDF members then I concur. So, as a system whose core or regulatory and controlling organ has been affected will not function properly so is true for EPRDF after the death of Meles:- its shepherd! This is same as what the scriptures say 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'
Unlike the perception of many people, it must be understood that Meles's death is not accidental or sudden. He obviously had a medical condition that could not be cured and eventually turned deadly. Pretty much cancer related condition. If people believe he died by a health issue which he was unaware of ahead of time they must think again. My former bosses undertake medical check-ups and treatment in Europe, America and Thailand. They attend these services even for non-life threatening cases. This simply comes with being a top cadre that are willing to serve the regime. So, if the sheep have it so does the shepherd even in greater way. Let alone a life long smoker like Meles, he quitted since couple of years ago, anyone would undertake check ups so as to follow up their health and prolong it by taking any precautions necessary based on the diagnosis. So, I believe, Meles had discovered that he is a cancer patient in one of such similar check-ups and not only informed about it he was also told how many years he will live. As we all know such condition is not unusual in Europe and America where many people are diagnosed with cancer and told the number of days, months or years left in their time account. In Ethiopia where people have neither the finance nor the culture to do such medical check-ups it is understandable if the have no knowledge of it.
It is my understanding that once Meles had this bitter discovery he has been taking policy and tactical actions since the last three years that will help him garner public support and guarantee him regime security and continuity in the aftermath of his death. To this effect he has selected his real and nominal successors, devised the Chinese based economic model, created popular agendas and put forward the legal and political framework by which elections and multi-party politics is governed by. All these attempts were meant to keep in place the TPLF led EPRDF in power for future generation long after he is gone. The points;
In the 2010 national election Meles Zenawi enabled his wife Azeb Mesfin to run for a seat in parliament. She won, as did 99% of EPRDF and their allied parties, in an election marred by fraud and irregularities as the European Union, Human rights Watch, Amnesty International and other media organizations latter confirmed in their report. As a result she has become a legislator in the Ethiopian parliament and a central committee member both in the Tigray People Liberation Front /TPLF/ and EPRDF. Besides, she has gotten even bigger when she became the chief executive of EFFORT* /Endowment Fund for the Rehabilitation of Tigray/. So, in the eventuality of Meles's death it is hoped Azeb Mesfin would stand on her own and impact and control the party using her husband's loyalists both in the military and security apparatus.
Two years ago Meles replaced his deputy Prime Minister Addisu Legesse of Amhara National Democratic Movement /ANDM/ with Hailemariam Desalegn. A rather unknown political figure from a rather weak party that formed the EPRDF called Southern Peoples Democratic Movement /SPDM/. Besides deputy prime minister he is also posted as a
*A conglomerate of a number of companies owned and run by TPLF members and worth billions of birr. It was first founded after they controlled central power in Addis Ababa using the resources TPLF owned during the secessionist struggle. Most of it was obtained by robbing Ethiopian banks, using food aid meant to be for hunger stricken Ethiopians and other resources obtained from the former Ethiopian government. They use what they got from Ethiopia for the good of Tigray region that they came from.
foreign minister. It is my belief that letting Addisu take the premiership in the case of Meles's death is assumed to be a risk TPLF wont let happen. Because, unlike Hailemariam, Addisu is a veteran of the armed struggle with strong supporters from his party ANDM. So, it is believed that Addisu will not be a puppet that could be easily manipulated by TPLF members. Besides, it is also feared, as TPLF always does since they came to Addis, that if TPLF show any weakness the Amharas would snap and take their power. So, Meles preferred some one who have little backing from its own regional party and who got no role in the years of armed struggle, if so that person will not have a sympathizers in the army or security. The selection of Hailemariam is a direct result of this calculation. They wanted him to be the placeholder and be the face of the government so as to give the message that TPLF has left the post to a non Tigre. No less, no more! In so doing TPLF can do good to itself in two ways. One, it gives the misleading signal that the system accommodated non Tigre even in that top level. On the other hand this will enable to continue TPLF economic and political dominance by playing the puppet prime minister they put in place. So, that is how the selection ended up with the selection of Hailemariam- a sanitation engineer with protestant upbringing.
The post of Foreign Minister added to Hailemariam seems rather temporary for me. It is just meant to be a warming up post until he takes over the premiership once Meles is out of the picture. Once Hailemariam takes the premiership it is obvious a hard core TPLF member, most possibly current state minister of foreign affairs Berhane Gebrekristos, will take full control of Foreign Ministry.
Than ever before, since the last two years, Meles engaged in formulating and implementing popular agendas that seats well with the Ethiopian people. He propagated the agenda of the renaissance dam/ Hidase Gideb/ on the Abay river against the outcry and opposition of the downstream countries. He also expanded the road network, residence and business constructions, released Derg political prisoners against the discomfort of many hard line EPRDF cadres. Unlike what he used to call as a hundred years history he has admitted and promoted the long and proud history of Ethiopia. In general he began to engage in bigger and greater Ethiopian agendas leaving aside petty and parochial politics he hang on to for eighteen years. Meles had used these endeavors as an important means of bridging the gap he created between the Ethiopian people because of his own policies in the past. His bluff of calling the Ethiopian flag an ordinary textile, his refusal to ask for an access to the see to Ethiopia, his ethno-centric political and federal system, his domination of the federal government by his own ethnic group, imbalanced development activities in his regional base and that of the rest of Ethiopia and many others are the causes of the contradiction between him/his party and many other opposition Ethiopians.
To be continued,
You are dreaming a pipe dream… wake up… Get over it… We are all one Ethiopia…. so much nonsense…You are wasting so much time writing this article… Go get a job… Be a man…
What a lousy writer. So, you were a diplomat? Really?
This is actually one of the more plausible scenarios. I look forward to the next edition. Another possible scenario could be that Meles was trying to ensure that Azeb has the best shot to take over the party chairmanship and the deputy PM position.
What's your point?! Too much gibberish, no choma. I don't think you've decided what you wanna say.
Thank you for sharing your analysis.
Just some feedback though, before you post your essay to public consumption, please do read through for grammar, logic and spelling check. Otherwise, some people may use such shortcomings to trash the content of your piece of article.
For example - Hailemariam is not a sanitation engineer as your put it. He is a civil engineer who specialized (did his masters) in Sanitary engineering from University of Helsinki (Finland). Similarly, at one point you wrote …"his refusal to ask for an access to the see to Ethiopia" to mean …."his refusal to ask for an access to the sea to Ethiopia". These are few picks. There many corrections to make.
Hope it helps.
Waiting to read your follow up piece!
PEACE, Tazabi
The problem of Meles's government was to have engaged such Derg or old thinker diplomats. While trying to found new Ethiopia old thinkers such as this diplomat would have been set aisde. The Ethiopia that we aspire and the old thinkers are quite different.I wonder howlong should such neftegnas would day dream !!!! Ethiopia shall prevail!!! It will not if such thinkers come to power however !!!
Did this man says he is a diplomat?
A diplomat with such a stupid mind?
Have you ever had a time to read other than gossiping?
I think the subject of discussion should be how is that such a stupid man is an Ethiopian diplomat?
A diplomat lol
The issue here is whether or not one can retrieve some information from the ever illusive Weyane mindset. To that end, the writer appears to discolse nothing substantial.
Dear Girma Hadis
From the article you wrote, I become to understand that
1.You are trapped in the past , you are note moving with
2.Your scope is very Narew as the result of point number 1
3.Still you are in a position of "ethno-centric" level and you are not happy of Meles because of his "ethno- centrism". But in your writings you are advocating ethno- centrism by supporting this and that ( In my opinion Melles , Addisu , Hailemarainm are all Ethiopians when they become to leadership they are leaders of all) if we want to choose we have to choose based on capacity and quality than ….
4.Do you think Tigrians are more privileged really, Have you been in Tigray or you don't know same one visited Tigray ….please ask you visit. If you do you will change your statement which is "imbalanced development activities in his regional base and that of the rest of Ethiopia and many others are the causes of the contradiction between him/his party and many other opposition."
5.My invitation for you is tray to unlearn what you learn from the past and relearn and accept the currant reality
6. And also invite you to ask your self that " by writting what will be my contrubution to the peace, unity and development of Ethiopia"
yirga M
Certainly that this evil guy has never left the political stage without preparing the future specially for his wife .Ato Habtemariam is a part of his evil plan to perpuate Tigrean rules on the country .A puppet Prime Minister
under control by an Agazi Shadow Cabinet shall assume the transition until 2015 .And then at the next fake election once again assuring the victory to the Agazi Bandits the
evil Azeb shall rise as the natural
leader of the ruling party and as the next Despot .But unfortunatly for them ,at the same time vindictiveness and thirst for power
from the Agazi military apparitus ,the veterans of the movement to the warlords, leading the fake ethnical fake parties submitted to them and forming the coallition ,are on the eve of an eruption and an earthquake .Not only the Crime Minister but also TPLF is on the eve to pass away .The
problem if we late things worsening ,there's a serious risk that the country may sink in a total cahos the same as Somalia or Liberia under the laws of local milicias and warlords .
Off course, there is no place for some idiots and fools like Girma.Yilma, Almariam, ESAT in Today's Ethiopia. Susan Rice
What a nasty article it is. I wasted my time reading this unprofessional, unreliable information with no evidence or sources, just trying to create dispute between the nations of the country.
To be frank, i haven't read anything new or important info which makes me believe you were a diplomat. I think you seem, u r practising how to write an article. I can see u didn't pass through university that your article doesn't have coherence nor grammar error.
If you don't have result for university please learn at LANGUAGE CENTRES IN THE CITY.
Still hate politics - Mr 'Girma Hadas' - you still don't know what Ethiopia or Tigray region look like.
You still are trapped by hate politics.
Why don't you get a visa and fly from where you are to see if Tigray is more developed than the rest of Ethiopia? Most of the aid money came to Ethiopia to rehabilitate war devastated areas.
Tigray deserves much of it since most of the war took place there. But the funds are being used by the Government everywhere.
You are only attempting to divide Ethiopians as Tigraynas and not, but that is an old trick!
Just to add a comment on 1) 2010 elections and 2) EFFORT
1) The 2010 elections 'marred by fraud and irregularities'?
In 2010 the oppositon was already divided by its own cause and weak. Why would EPRDF need to make fraud and irregularity?
2) Girma - whether you are parat of Eritrean propaganda machine or Ethiopian hate political blog, why do people like target EFFORT? Just work hard to have such endowment funds in your country or region!!! We need more EFFORTS, we need more MIDROCs… Let's create more rather than envying what others have…
If Azeb or other AEPRDF leaders mess-up with EFFORT, let EPRDF or people of Tigray worry.
There is too much to do. Do you get ir or would you still continue to bark???
The guy should have made a proof-read. I think he is trying to provide us with some background. He will continue with more stuff elucidating his points.
Mr TEDDY - you Al-Shabab or shabia's old mode propagandist - I regret you may fool poor poor people in Eritrean or Somalia but not in Ethiopia!
There is nothing like '…a serious risk that the country may sink in a total chaos…'
Ethiopia will never sink in chaos.
That is in your hangover dreams!!!
I don't know what kind of diplomat and in what capacity you were serving the MoFA. But from what you scribble here I deduced that you were of some very lower position. Because it shows from your 'analysis' that you don't have an idea let alone an inner circle information about EPRDF or the Government of Ethiopia.
Any one can guess that you're stupid at least for two reasons. One, how come you served for long if you already knew that the Meles administration is evil?
Two, if you don't know that they were that evil, how can we, the smart people, take your word as it's evident that you're so dull that you couldn't figure out the system you are working in.
Meles the greatest leader is dead. He is not here to defend himself now. Remember you'll die too; may be very soon. Don't act as if you're immortal. So, stop back biting the system you worked in just because you were unable to manipulate it for undeserved personal gain. Go get a job, work hard and you'll get where you wanted to be. There is no short cut.
@Girma Hadas
I agree with your opinions to the most part but I disagree that Meles died of cancer and he was well aware of his fate before months or years.
If he really died of cancer, the Woyanes would have announced that Meles died of cancer. I do not see any reason why the TPLF has to hide the cause of death unless he died of lung cancer which is mostly attributed to a chain smoker. Note that smoking is not morally acceptable to most Ethiopian.
It is highly unlikely that Meles knew his death before hand. If a person is diagnosed with cancer, he should have been admitted to hospital on and off for Chemotherapy treatment and Ethiopians would have known that Meles' absence from the public and Chemotherapy's side effect of hair loss and more.
Knowing that Meles is a narcissistic dictator, he would have gone to chemotherapy even if he knew that he can live for six months or year. This is a coward dictator who thinks he can defy death.
My hunch is that Meles died from a disease that the Woyanes' are not comfortable to disclose to the public for fear of God-like image portrayed by TPLF TV (ETV).
Mr. Girma Hadas,
Your analysis looks based on the close observation of the dictator triabal junta's original mission and his developing medical situation in recent years. But one thing I am not clear is your sentence which says tha"if TPLF show any weakness the Amharas would snap and take their power". What do you mean their power. Which Amara was on power in ethiopian history? Actually I guess Tewedros which didn't have any royal history(from simple and poor farmer family) tried to reunite fragmented ethiopia for 85 years by local nobles. After that all rules until triabal Meles (whose mission was to take back ethiopia again to local nobles) were mixed race ethiopians who love ethiopia and ethiopians though dictarors. Ethiopia has been ruled for the first time in its long history by Meles who didn't love ethiopia and ethiopians.
C'mon folks, give the person a break. Whether Mr. Hadas was a former Diplomat or not is beside the point. He is entitled to his opinion. Let him share his side of the story, if you don't like it, don't read it.
Ato Girma Hadas, It is your God given rights to express your opinion, so please continue with what is left in your mind. There are many who are interested in reading your article, and don't worry too much about the errors…, they all understood what they read.
What an idiot you are,Girma Hadas.
Very interesting and informing for those who are not clear on Tigrea Dictatorship's agenda or misleaded by the two faced snake, Meles when purposely tried to appear as if he cares for Ethiopia after his initial hate on Ethiopia action shocked Ethiopians.
Meles was the Alpha and Omega of TPLF. Without the head of the snake the tail is only hanging and zigzagging in the dark. All of TPLF old outdated goons love power and money and Azeb, the one even with the biggest appetite for money is sitting on their head.
Those TPLF arrogant goons are scrambling over for power and money by ignoring the majority of Ethiopians desire to live in a democratic leadership.
God the almighty has removed the head of the snake and it will not be long before the rest of the tail is disintegrated.
Be afraid (TULU) WHAT YOU GOING TO DO WHEN THEY COME FOR YOU?you are so afraid i can smail you from here Shentam hulu.
This is a very poor analysis.
If this guy was a diplomat then it goes to show you why Ethiopia's diplomatic mission performs under par.
Mr. Shabyan Style Propagandas Diffuser (SSPD) !!!!For your information your Agazi bros and their enslaved allies shall soon deal with each others not really with Flower ,kisses and Peace and Love Gestures but surely by the use of arms !!!This is not in the war torn Somalia nor in your master Issayass land ,but in our motherland .Agazi bandits ,Tigre Mafiosis ,Kilil Warlords ,Tribal Milicias are the main threats for the Ethiopian Peoples and the country as the whole .So why we will have to eradicate them as soone as possible before the events
are getting worst !!!!
I saw the memo sent to you embassy staffers.
R e s p e c t guys. Talk about issues instead of one liners.
He has a right, as Bale_Mebet said, to tell his side of the story he knows as a carrier diplomat and as an Ethiopian. If you think other wise let us hear your side of the story. Educate us why Azeb is still staying around at any capacity around government functions or business area? Tell us why Meles let Derg members who are responsible for thousands of lives and undemocratic actions and throw people who are exercising their right by writing articles according to the constitution?
you said to Girma H.
'…Why don't you get a visa and fly from where you are to see if Tigray is more developed than the rest of Ethiopia? Most of the aid money came to Ethiopia to rehabilitate war devastated areas.
Tigray deserves much of it since most of the war took place there. But the funds are being used by the Government everywhere.'
what are you talking about?
War devastated areas? Tell me the devastation in numbers if you know? Don't you think the capital investment in tigray the last 19years was not enough to take care of the devastation?
let me also bring a challenge to you about EFFORT, talk about their budget and how they acquire their billions of birr capital. Make sure to show us the difference between Effort's private account in banks and government banks(the latter should belong to all Ethiopian people). Make me feel better about their business practices and the role of the government. What government body is responsible to check their fair business practices.
Do they pay taxes? How do they acquire government and aid money contract? What about import and export? what about the time table where EFFORT and government stop 'sending money to tigray' only for the purpose you stated above? Do they(effort) have the break down of their expenditure to tigray people and infrastructure? After all, all Ethiopian should be happy to see the development in tigray as part of development in Ethiopia.
Let us exercise our right with responsible manner and with out those 'duriye' words I see once in a while. Especially, live our moms and dads out of our hate.
Take care.
What "The Evil Genius of Meles Zenawi"????Who told you he is a"Genius??"Even he is not Meles.To be frank his name is "Legesse".
When we come to the point he doesn't deserve to be a "Genius".
Genius is a positive deed and has a meaning:Genius is largely the result of hard work, rather than an inspired flash of insight.Genius is only a greater aptitude for patience.
Just to remind you the difference between Talent and Genius I have a Quotation :
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
from: Truth Hurts [Visitor]
@Girma Hadas
I agree with your opinions to the most part but I disagree that Meles died of cancer and he was well aware of his fate before months or years.
If he really died of cancer, the Woyanes would have announced that Meles died of cancer. I do not see any reason why the TPLF has to hide the cause of death unless he died of lung cancer which is mostly attributed to a chain smoker. Note that smoking is not morally acceptable to most Ethiopian.
It is highly unlikely that Meles knew his death before hand. If a person is diagnosed with cancer, he should have been admitted to hospital on and off for Chemotherapy treatment and Ethiopians would have known that Meles' absence from the public and Chemotherapy's side effect of hair loss and more.
Knowing that Meles is a narcissistic dictator, he would have gone to chemotherapy even if he knew that he can live for six months or year. This is a coward dictator who thinks he can defy death.
My hunch is that Meles died from a disease that the Woyanes' are not comfortable to disclose to the public for fear of God-like image portrayed by TPLF TV (ETV).
09/07/12 @ 11:01
Evil, Yaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Genuis, noooooooooo!!
He was recruted by Isayas. He gave the comandments of independent tigray like eritrea. He dressed a donkey Ethiopian flag and isayas loved it. In 1993 when eritrea went its way, tigray must to. Meless saw eritea and he knew they can survive as any poor africa nations. But tigray, 1993!!. Any ways mless changed the curse. Build tigray until departure time comes. Make the Ethiopian wealth under tigray by all means. If anybody talk about it shoot them, if they scape tell the world they are terrorists. But one thing sacred him to death like nightmare every time he went to bed. The flag. The flag of Ethiopia was eating him alive. Then he put some kind of star. And every time he sits in his office the stars must be shown. That donky with green, yellow and red was driving him nuts. Now he is lucky he wont meet the poor animal in hell.
Yes he is a devil.
This writer belongs to the group that I named the Ethiopian Birthers, similar to the people who still question the authenticity of President Obama's birth certificate. No matter what the president accomplish , there will be a fraction of the population that will never accept his race. They will find and create issues to hid behind and disguise their racism. Similarliy, the writer and the Ethio -Birthers will create and fabricate issues to deny the PM's devotion, dedication and accomplishment to the country. Sadly, the Ethio-Birthers are completely detached from current realities in the country and abandoned by the people. No matter what, the country is marching on, and that is the reality.
Girma Hadas starts his article with a big promise by saying:
"As a former diplomat of the late Meles Zenawi administration, I will try to look the system thoroughly by taking in to account the actions taken and policies adopted by the late prime minister and why he put certain people in selected places."
He continues as follows:
"So, I believe, Meles had discovered …"
The he says:
"It is my understanding that once Meles had this bitter discovery …"
And further he says:
"It is my belief that letting Addisu take the premiership…"
Clearly Girma Hadas has failed to deliver on his promise. He promised "to look at the system thoroughly", but instead what he delivered is pure speculation, conspiracy theory and personal opinion.
The author may have been a diplomat or not, we do not know the facts. But let us suppose, for the sake of argument, his claim that he worked as a diplomat is true.
Then a question arises about his seniority on the diplomatic scale or how privy he was to the many secrets of the EPRDF/TPLF?
It is also relevant to know the true circumstances of his departure from the diplomatic service, as possible overlaps or conflicts of interest will throw some light on this article's degree of impartiality.
Girma Hadas said:
"His (Meles') bluff of calling the Ethiopian flag an ordinary textile …"
There should be no myth or superstition attached to a flag. Flags are manmade. Flags change or become updated as the ideals (usually as understood by the rulers of a country) of a country change. Most flags are also made of textile.
By the way, when was the basic Ethiopian tri-colour (Green, Yellow, and Red) used first?
He also says:
"… his (Meles') refusal to ask for an access to the see to Ethiopia."
What does "ask for access" mean? Is this a formal letter to be sent to Isaias Afeworki asking for the transfer of a sea port to Ethiopia? What if the answer is a firm no? Will Girma Hadas volunteer to fight to get a seaport or is he going to direct the fight by remote control?
In the Sahel and many parts of Eritrea, I have seen many bones and skeletons. Most of these belong to the Derg's Ethiopian army. Most of these also belong to Oromo soldiers of the Ethiopian army. Girma Hadas, who is going to be cannon fodder this time?
People such as Girma Hadas have no clue about Eritrea, about what makes that country thick, its social composition, demography and general dynamics. They have a preconceived idea of Eritrea through speculation and rumours.
My personal position, supported by facts and analysis, is that the Eritrean secession issue is the agenda of Muslim lowlanders. It was initiated, incubated, and given shape by Egypt. The proof is that the ELF was established at Al Azhar University in Cairo. The Christian highlander has no business or profit from this issue.
But for one reason or another, the Christian highlander was conned and dragged into the conflict. By the time of the evil Derg, matters have gone out of hand (with the idiotic diplomatic skills of the Derg) and things were hotting up in Eritrea. The EPLF (a Christian guided and dominated force) had beaten the Derg with hands down. Separation was an accomplished fact; Meles and the EPRDF were in no position to prevent it or to grant it.
Had Meles and his party tried to oppose it they would have been smashed to pieces. I also know for fact EPLF had a plan to mess up the entire Ethiopia.
On the other hand, Meles calculation was smart and had a high degree of probability of success. He calculated that "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". So, not only did Meles manage to save his group and also, I can boldly say, save Ethiopia. He was also hoping that the Christian dominated EPLF would eventually steer Eritrea towards some form of unification with Ethiopia (even Isaias was talking about this topic openly).
As usual, this was quick and smart thinking by Meles. But there were other factors that Meles did not take into account such as Isaias egoistic character and volatile nature.
Eritrea can be brought back to the brotherly Ethiopian fold, not by following the Emperor's or Derg's tried and failed method. But by understanding the dynamics of Eritrean society, and using a thinking and problem solving approach.
Girma Hadas finally said:
"… his (Meles') ethno-centric political and federal system, his domination of the federal government by his own ethnic group"
Girma Hadas, fantasies disappear but facts remain. Whether you like it or not, Ethiopia is not a uniform Nation; it is composed of multiple nationalities and ethnic groups. By uttering the magic words such as "Unity" and "One Nation", you will not be able to create a Nation that has a solid foundation and is based on voluntary association.
The problems of Ethiopian nationalities and ethnic groups have either been ignored or wrong solutions have been imposed for too long. Why not try some other solution that has not been tried before to see how works out?
The greatest Mathematical Physicist, Albert Einstein, defined insanity as follows:
Insanity- doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
For the various Ethiopian problems, insanity should not be an option.
Hey The Diplomat! when you mentioned you were a ''diplomat'' I was expecting you gona come up something solid that u were experiencing when u were slave to them. I thought u gona expose vital secrets (backdoor activities). But u just ended speculating on the situation as anyone else does. U do not need to be a diplomat just to make such mere speculation. It just only needs to observe things critical and wisely. I appreciate ur insight on the issue though it does not require to be a ''diplomat'' in order to point out these things.
Do you have some one you love. Mr hater.
Then, Write about a person whom you love.
Leave Meles to us . He has Millions who love him adore him and follow him forever.
I meant to say:
"Why not try some other solution that has not been tried before to see how it works out?"
Wow brilliant analysis.The TPLFites can't challenge the writer based on context but based on character what a shame.
As someone above explained. The number one problem for Ethiopia is Egypt. As more Ethiopia is weakening, more those who beleived in the Ethiopai's union will crumble thus throwing them in the hands of TPLF, Shaebia and Egypt. Once it is too late then nothing can be done. Even if West believes there is no turning back, it could negotiate for resources and will cease its support so that Egypt prevails. Thus we should work on Ethiopia's allies by any means necessary before it's too late
The death of Meles gives me a relief, and I hope that Ethiopia may finally become a Democratic Country, not unlike India; yes, I hope that Ethiopians would overcome their ugly history of being led by selfish and unreliable leaders, let alone a Western stooge like Meles who sold his country (remember the drone base without consulting the country's parliament), not unlike Yohannes who led G. Britian soldeirs to the camp of Tewodros. Good riddance of Meles, but hopping still a better leader would come from somewhere, not necessarily from EPRDF, but from the youth of the country, from the honest disadvantaged citizen, say from the farmers, or teachers, or merchants, I am still hopping, a leader would come and Ethiopia would see the light of the day where citizens elect men and women of merit, where division based on language is obsolete, where people embrace any cultural, religious, color, sexual preference differences, and live in harmony together. I hope again the youth of Ethiopia would unit and see beyond the current ugly politician in the country (the ones in power and the opposition, this unification, I would say, would include Eritrean youth, Somalian youth, Djibouti-an youth, Horn of African youth, then peace, life of property, getting riddance of civil war, the goddamn bloodshed, getting riddance of famine, the humiliating famine, starvation, getting riddance of corruption, getting riddance of laziness, working harder and earning, again peace and living together, advance in technology and social development, free movement of the citizens, cosmopolitanizm, getting riddance of any kind and form of militancy, international responsibility, solidarity, … I hope Ethiopia would find a better leader soon.
The reality is that a new year and a new Era is coming to Ethiopia. An Era of peace and prosperity. An Era of good governance and neighborhood. An Era of dignity and equality. An Era of togetherness, happiness and complete harmony among the people of the Horn of Africa, where people move freely to Study, Trade, Tourism and jobb opportunity instead of asking refuge in neighboring country, instead of division and devastation. Our suffering has to endup with the old year.
My heartfelt Best wishes for the New Year. Let friendship reign and Horn of Africa bloomish like EnkuTaTash!!Amen.
Unlike some who try to vent their anger using the media that does not try to check facts, PM Meles has registered victories after victories on all economic, social and political fronts. It does not matter how he started it, nonetheless laid unshakable and strong foundation for others to build on. I think it is a wishful thinking the concern being expressed by the so-called opposition. In the first place outsiders should understand Meles was the product of the organization that still in control. Even if he played a significant role in the day to day activities of the party in his lifetime, he produced millions who will follow in his footsteps with less difficulties because he accomplished the hardest part. He will be remembered by policies he crafted as someone who pioneered the Ethiopian renaissance in the 21 Century. RIP Meles!
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It all started when I was pregnant with kid #3. I had been using a Winnie the POO (pun intended) diaper bag for 5 years strait and the thought of lugging it around for another 3 years WAS ...
It all started when I was pregnant with kid #3. I had been using a Winnie the POO (pun intended) diaper bag for 5 years strait and the thought of lugging it around for another 3 years WAS UNBEARABLE!!! At the same time, I noticed a woman with a cute over sized bag and asked about it. When I found out how it was made, I thought, I can do that. And I did! Then all of my neighbors wanted one.
I am completely a self taught knitter. When I was an EXTREMELY BORED kid, I fashioned some needles from the dowels I pulled off of a couple of wooden coat hangers. I used an encyclopedia to learn the knit and purl stitches .
I did not touch another pair of needles again until I was 34 and needed that diaper bag. Since then, I have sold hundreds of bags, over 2,000 patterns. Although I mostly self publish, my designs have been included in bestselling books, magazines and knitting calendars.
I thought outside of the ?BOXEY? for this bag.
A fun spin on the classic round barrel bag silhouette. It?s dimensions are approximately 12? long X 5.5? high X 5.5? deep after felting. Of course, the dimensions will vary a bit based on your knitting style and yarn selections.
The pattern is 8 pages long:
A Shopping list, stitch guides, detailed instructions, photographs and TIPS!
Ways to saving money on the handles or straps, time saving shortcuts, blocking tricks, embellishment ideas, some helpful zipper advice and a fun way to add a touch of whimsy to your Boxey.
You have 2 zipper options for this bag: inside or outside. Its up to you.
As with all of my designs, the pattern gives you the basic instructions to make a perfect Boxey bag. Color selections and other design embellishments are left up to you. I want you to put your personality into my designs. BE FEARLESS!!
You probably think the name for the Boxey bag came from the bag?s construction. If so, you are only partly correct. I am a lifelong fan of both the vintage and modern versions of Battlestar Galactica. That?s right?. I?m GEEKY! Boxey is the name of one of the characters and this bag is my little way of blending the 2 things I love to do: knit and watch sci fi.
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Apple edges out Samsung in fourth quarter smartphone sales
Strong interest in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus helped Apple sell more smartphones than Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Strong interest in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus helped Apple sell more smartphones than Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2014.
The nation's largest independent ISP, iiNet, has been forced to pay $204,000 to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its advertising of its naked broadband plans.
Pop quiz: Which is faster, the Atom Z3735F or the Atom Z3735G? If your eyes are glazing over, you're not alone, because even hard-core geeks get confused by Intel's naming convention for the Atom chip family -- which is why they're rebranding it.
XYZprinting has launched what it claims is the world's first all-in-one 3D printer for consumers, and it will soon be available to buy in Australia. The da Vinci 1.0 AiO is capable of not only printing 3D objects, but also scanning them, and will be ...
Sharing secrets is nothing new in the business world, but a young startup is hoping to change how professionals do it.
The Sprout, HP's innovative new PC, towered above my desk. An array of cameras and a projector (collectively called the Illuminator) loomed over its 23-inch touch display.
Google Earth Pro, which had a price tag of US$399, is now available for free.
Optus is accelerating its 4G rollout across Australian regional areas, with 4G 2600MHz services now switched on in sites across 40 regional centres.
Samsung Australia has announced the release of its factory calibrated UD970 professional monitor.
Acer has posted the highest level of growth among top PC makers, recording double digit growth despite a 1.4 per cent overall decline.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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I think the tendency to conflate progressive and liberal results from having a linear, one-dimensional model of the political spectrum. In that model most contemporary liberals and progressives appear to more or less the same end of the spectrum, just as most conservatives and libertarians appear to be at the same spot on the other end. But I was shaking my head in disbelief that any political scientist, even a pollster, would work based on such an obviously flawed model.
In future discourse, you should use the word "progressive" as the opposite of conservative, and you might want to look into other models of political perspectives, ones that at least offer a two-dimension field, if not a multidimensional space, so that you can tell the difference between, neoconservatives and libertarian, contemporary liberals and progressives.
Which leads me to another point. Looking at the change in political values in PA in summary, univariate ways is interesting because of the extent to which the numbers have changed over time, but what would be a lot more interesting is to look at the multivariate tendencies. Telling the story that swings on the dimensions underlying any particular opinion poll question is a shift from conservative to progressive assumes that the dimensions under the question are aligned with the dimension that distinguishes progressive from conservative, i.e. acceptance of change as a positive political value, but without reference to other variables there isn't really any way of knowing whether that is true. The changes reported on marijuana and same sex marriage could just as easily be a result of a change toward more libertarian values as toward progressive ones, and in reality are likely some combination of the two. Estimating how much of the change is due to each would be really interesting, but to do it you would need analysis that considers each change in the context of how responses to those questions correlate/cluster with various other questions to get a sense of the overall political subcultures of the respondents. I heard almost none of that on today's program, and I consider that a deficiency in the story and interview.
Last point: What is up with having a special disclaimer for gay marriage, about neither supporting nor opposing views? Why single that particular issue out for that disclaimer? It comes across as suggesting that Terry opposing gay marriage.
PA's culture may not be our grandparents' Pennsylvania any more, but Terry Madonna remains our grandparents' political scientist.


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Isn't E3 this year not open to the public?
May 1, 2007 - IGN's proper E3 invitations have started to trickle in, and we now have the layout for the event. We knew it was moving from the LA Convention Center to Santa Monica, and now we have the exact location: The Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Air Center.
Barker HangarA map of the event shows there will only be two sizes of booths -- 20x20 foot booths for the twelve biggest publishers, and smaller meeting rooms for everyone else. Electronic Arts' 20 square feet will be quite a bit smaller than its gigantic 360-degree video projection room at last year's E3.
The twelve publishers with larger booths are:
Electronic Arts
Namco Bandai
Sony Online
Square Enix
There are 96 more meeting rooms, but only 30 of them are currently reserved. The hangar itself is just that: a giant airplane hangar used for events and conventions.
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Isn't E3 this year not open to the public?
Wow...this isn't completely random!
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Neat! I would love to go to this!!
That is going to be one hell of an event.
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Yeah, maybe its better for us because we'll learn more things about our games and you'll have a better experience playing them!
Besides, this downgrade of E3 dosnt effect most of us because most of us didnt even go to it in the first place!
I geuss the closest version of the old E3 will be TGS... so I woulnt be so sad!


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Clinton, Clinton Township and the rest of north Hunterdon said good-bye for the last time Saturday morning to Patrick McGaheran, a retired school administrator and volunteer fireman who died Monday at the age of 86.
Mourners nearly filled St. Joseph's Catholic Church in High Bridge, with firefighters in their dress uniforms lining both side walls of the church as the Rev. Maurice Carlton, pastor, celebrated the funeral Mass.
More than 500 people, many of them teachers and former educators, paid their respects and expressed condolences to his wife, Allie, and other family members during the calling hours. They were held Friday afternoon and evening at the Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home in Lebanon.
McGaheran, a longtime Clinton resident who served in the Navy in World War II and became a teacher and later school leader, was superintendent of the Clinton Township School District for many years. And he served in the Clinton fire Department for 55 years.
The men he volunteered with in Clinton placed his casket on the department's 1926 American LaFrance truck for the journey from the funeral home to St. Joseph's Church for the service, and then on to Evergreen Cemetery in Clinton. On Halstead Street, the funeral procession passed under a large American Flag held aloft by ladder trucks from Lebanon Borough and High Bridge fire companies.
One of Clinton's modern firetrucks, which carried the floral tributes, could barely make it through the narrow entrance to the old cemetery on the north end of town.
The burial service concluded with "Taps" on the bugle by Mark Paradis, a six-year Marine and former Lebanon mayor who often plays the piece at veteran's funerals and memorial events.
The mourners then gathered at the Clinton Rescue Squad building for fellowship and refreshments. The Clinton firehouse would have hosted the gathering, but was already booked for another event.


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Q: I just got two baby ferrets that are 3 months old and supposedly siblings. They constantly rough play with one another to the point that they squeal pretty loudly, as if they're in pain. I separate them at night, and they share the same play area in the day. Is their rough play normal behavior? I would like them to eventually share a cage.
A: Their rough play is very normal, and there really isn't any reason they should be separated (as long as they are spayed/neutered).
Much like puppies, ferrets explore with their mouths and learn how to behave through play, especially play with others their own age and size. The squealing is their way to tell each other that play is too much and they need to back off, which is exactly what you want them to do.
If they are siblings, they were sharing space before you got them, so they should be just fine doing so again.
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Testing the hearing of a very young child may catch an auditory problem early enough to make a huge difference in that child's life. But the methods of testing very young children differ from those that are used with older children and adults.
Technology has met that challenge with devices that assist audiologists in accurately assessing the hearing of even the youngest child.
Now, thanks to the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Association, Holyoke Medical Center's Speech and Hearing Center can screen hearing and check for middle ear fluid in children in an effective, efficient way.
The medical center works with early childhood programs, such as Head Start, The Greater Holyoke Community Partnership for Children, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and the May Center. Hundreds of toddlers and children have already benefited from the donation.
The auxiliary donated $3,650 to purchase a portable audiometer and tympanometer. The equipment has helped tremendously, said Janice Walker, Speech and Hearing Center manager and audiologist.
"In addition to testing a few thousand children in our clinic, we see about 400 kids for preschool hearing screenings each year," Walker said.
"The earlier we find a hearing issue, the more likely it is that the issue will be addressed, and the better the outcome for the child and family," she said.
Audiometry measures how an individual can hear a range of high and low frequencies. Tympanometry uses a puff of air to determine how rigid an eardrum is.
This can show whether there is fluid in the middle ear, problems with middle ear pressure, a perforated eardrum, or other middle ear problems, as well as confirm that surgically-placed tubes are open and in position.
Auxiliary President Mary Kelleher said purchasing the portable device meshes with the auxiliary's mission.
"Every year, we look at what the critical needs are for capital equipment. We find needs whose costs are within our ability to fund, and we make those donations," she said.
The auxiliary, consisting of a few hundred volunteers, has had a strong history of giving.
In December, the group hit its $1 million mark, an extraordinary achievement in just 20 years.
Walker said the department is grateful for the new equipment for many reasons. The device provides great service outside the clinic, but even in the hospital, it has proved its worth.
Previously, a young child would need to be in a sound-proofed room at the clinic, while the audiologist would observe behavior and response to sound through a window in a different room. This is not conducive to testing such young children, Walker said.
"With the portable equipment, even when we do the testing at the center, we can be right next to the child, helping turn the audiology test into a game, easing the anxiety of the child," she said.
Both audiometry and tympanometry tests are the most common tests used in diagnosing hearing issues. Not all children who have fluid in the middle ear display ear infection symptoms, but the fluid itself can be a major impediment to hearing, Walker said.
Sometimes the tests indicate a more permanent type of hearing loss, and babies and children will benefit earlier. Children may be fitted for hearing aids, and schools will be alerted so they will be ready for that child.
Hearing problems can delay speech, language and social skills development, create barriers to learning and can even compromise a child's safety.
A recent community-based screening of about 275 children found hearing loss and/or middle ear fluid in about 25 percent of the children, Walker said.


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I think it's one more "I hate stupid people" post. Yes, if you let someone make your food choices for you (as opposed to advising you), you are stupid. Ditto for those who can only spout a line they've been taught. Anyone who has a good idea is going to have mindless followers (or a bad idea, heh).
With 70% of American caucasians showing some sign of gluten intolerance and 40% of Americans obese, probably most would do well without grains. For the others, may their mileage vary!


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Hilary Duff weds. X-MAN on suicide watch
Congratulations to newlyweds Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie!
A rep for the 22-year-old singer-actress confirms exclusively to OK! that the couple were wed on Saturday in Santa Barbara, California.
Hilary, in a mermaid gown by Vera Wang, and NHL hockey player Mike Comrie, 29, said their "I do's" in front of a breathtaking sunset and 100 of their closest family and friends.
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Women are increasingly turning to online resources for health advice and information. 360PR reimagined the Adora e-newsletter as a powerful communications tool and lifestyle publication – one women would be more inclined to register for and to open when it landed in their in-box. The resulting "Women's Circle of Health" newsletter now features fresh, inviting graphics and content by well-known dietitian Heather Bauer and has become one of the Adora brand's most effective communications and sales tools. With an average 35.63% open rate and 4.83% click rate, the Adora newsletter surpasses the same metrics for health industry e-newsletters. In addition, on average more than two-thirds of click-throughs for the Adora newsletter have been to the Adora Online Store.
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Back when I was veg, I got sick several times a year. Every cold/flu stuck around for weeks eventually became bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, or worse. I seriously caught everything and anything. I was the girl who got the weird ear infection or contagious skin rash - and when I went to the doctor, they'd take pictures and bring in all the nurses and interns to learn about it. I do not miss that.
Since going primal, I've caught only a couple of colds which clear up very quickly and do not progress into the infections of the past. I got tonsillitis once, that cleared up with coconut manna. Many times everyone around me has been sick, but I somehow manage to stay well (even being pregnant now - which they say makes you more succeptible).
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Pine-Richland hockey team's student section shows spirit
Plenty of teams in the Penguins Cup semifinals have brought good student sections to the games.
State College's fans even brought plenty of thundersticks to the party.
But Pine-Richland's section definitely had the most flair.
First, a group of students stood in the section shirtless, each with a letter painted on their chest that spelled R-A-R-I-G, in honor of Rams' defenseman Chad Rarig.
The group also had two fatheads and a Canadian flag showcased.
The section wasn't stationary, either. They went from one side of the arena to the other after each period so they could get a better view of the Rams' goals.
It will be interesting to see what they have in store for the championship game against Latrobe Wednesday at Consol Energy Center.


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The No. 24 West Texas A&M men's soccer team fell to 1-2 after losing 4-0 to No. 3 Colorado School of Mines on Tuesday in Golden, Colo.
The Buffs had 13 shots, but only six were on goal.
WT goalkeeper Sebastian Furness faced 10 of 14 shots on goal and saved six, including an early shot that deflected back to a Mines player who buried it in the back of the net.
The last time the Buffs started 1-2 was in 2004, when WT rebounded to finish 11-7-2 and reach the Southwest Soccer Conference semifinals.
The Buffs return to action at 6 p.m. Tuesday against Texas-Permian Basin at the Pitch on WT's campus.
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The Altoona Mirror has received special recognition from Editor & Publisher, America's oldest journal covering the newspaper industry.
The Mirror was selected from more than 140 nominees and is listed as one of the "10 Newspapers That Do It Right" in the March edition of the magazine.
The listing is a showcase of 10 newspapers that demonstrate flexibility, creativity, sound judgment and a commitment to high quality journalism in some unique manner, according to Editor & Publisher.
"We chose the Altoona Mirror as one of our 10 that do it right because we were impressed by the way the Mirror has expanded to become more than just a newspaper, specifically with the events and marketing program. Hosting expos and events not only generates revenue but also establishes the paper as a community leader," said Kristina Ackermann, Editor & Publisher managing editor. "We think this is a model that other papers could implement to help bolster their businesses."
Mirror officials are pleased with the national recognition.
"Obviously, this is a huge honor in our industry, and at a time when we're looking to reimagine newspapers' futures, it's gratifying that we were selected for a program that's all about connecting with our community and our advertisers in a different way, General Manager Raymond M. Eckenrode said. "Event marketing is a natural extension of our newspaper brand and business model. We provide content, attract an audience and sell access to that audience to sponsors and advertisers."
"The Mirror has always invested in our community partnering with our advertisers and sponsoring events that hopefully improve the quality of life in the area where we live. I am not surprised, but we are grateful for this national recognition," Publisher Edward W. Kruger said.
The Mirror, over the past five years has broadened its revenue base by developing an event marketing program, Eckenrode said.
Mirror events have attracted some big names to the area.
"Event marketing can be about thinking big and creating experiences, as it was when we brought Ted Nugent and several celebrity chefs to Altoona, or it can be very personal and useful, as our free expos focusing on health and parenting strive to be," Eckenrode said. "Either way, it allows us to connect with our community in a very different way than we do with our core product."
The Mirror also hosts free events such as its Moms Expo, which also supports its Moms glossy magazine and website.
"Doing events right starts with a change in philosophy," Eckenrode said. "These are not 'trade shows,' which traditionally are done with little profit motive; they are 'events,' which require big thinking, big attractions and potentially big dollars. All Mirror events start with the idea 'think big.'"
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In The Crucible, why is Rebecca Nurse in jail?
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In Act II, Scene 3 Giles Corey and Francis Nurse arrive at Proctor's house and inform John, Elizabeth, and Hale that their wives (Martha Corey and Rebecca Nurse) have been put in jail. Their incarcerations are related to the contagious accusations of witchcraft and witchcraft-related offenses. Martha Corey has been arrested for putting a curse on a farmer. Rebecca has been charged with killing Goody Putnam's babies. Goody Putnam notes, in Act I, that she's lost seven children in childbirth. Thus, she's always suspected some deeper reason, perhaps a supernatural one, as to why she's had such misfortune.
In Act I, Mrs. Putnam reveals her frustration and suspicion (of Rebecca, the supernatural, etc.) as to how someone (Rebecca) can never lose a child and she, Goody Putnam, can lose so many:
You think it's God's work you should never lose a child, nor grandchild either, and I bury all but one? There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!
Mr. Putnam then tells Parris to look for signs of witchcraft when Hale arrives. Many women in Salem had been accused of witchcraft for an assortment of reasons, but the presumption here is that the Putnam's accused Rebecca Nurse.
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Alexander Skarsgard Goes Barhopping with his Grandma: Late Last Night
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The concept of competition is strange to many business associations and chambers of commerce.
You may feel like your organization doesn't have much competition, but we know that chambers of commerce and business associations are facing competition from networking groups, online communities, for-profit discount clubs and sometimes other chambers of commerce and associations. And, the Gen X and Gen Y business owners are less likely to "join" organizations such as chambers of commerce than Baby Boomers. Plus, the current economic climate is forcing businesses to justify every dollar spent.
It's time for associations and chambers to stop playing defense and go on the offensive with some innovative benefits and communications to help their organizations become a critical partner in their member's success.
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Lancaster woman receives business honor
Company went from zero clients to over 5,000UPDATED 7:29 PM EDT May 28, 2014
Cinthia Kettering, president of Bagnall Shaw Company, is being honored for her work running a Lancaster area business.Video Transcript
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Reduced Guilt Caramel Apple Oatmeal CookiesMacki West
The other day I scoured the web for slim down desserts and came across a recipe for an 80 calorie caramel apple oatmeal cookie. So I checked out the ingredients, photo and serving size. It's basically an oatmeal cookie recipe with less butter and more sugar, then made into a microscopic cookie. I'd rather have a bite sized snicker. So Sylvie and I set out to make a healthier version with less sugar, less fat and calories, with a decent sized portion but with the big taste. And… success! Get the recipe after the jump…
Chopping the Caramels to bits 1 of 8
Pouring in the whole wheat pastry flour 2 of 8
Adding the non fat plain greek yogurt 3 of 8
Mom, this is soooo good. 4 of 8
Forming cookies 5 of 8
Brother gets a lick 6 of 8
Approved by Lincoln! 7 of 8
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Reduced Guilt Caramel Apple Cookies adapted from cooking light
1 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (I would have used quick cook if I had them)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons plain non fat greek yogurt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apples
3/4 cup or about 16 squares of caramels chopped into small bits
Preheat oven to 350. Chop the apples and caramels and set aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In the bowl of a mixer place the butter, yogurt and sugars and mix on medium until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix on medium high for 1 minute. Slowly add the dry ingredients until incorporated. Fold in the apples and caramels. Place a silpat on a baking sheet and scoop out large spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart. Press down with hand to flatten and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 24 satisfying cookies.
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Donald Shaffer and Daniel Weiss who are well known for their work on glaucoma have written a very comprehensive treatise on this subject with particular reference to those glaucomas occurring in infants and children.
The textbook is conventionally divided into two sections, the first dealing with the primary glaucomas and the second with the secondary glaucomas.
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The section on therapy is skimpy and I found several points in which I
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Edits In Short: January 25
Didn't get time to read the edit pages in today's papers? Don't worry. We've read them for you!
The Hindu, January 25, 2013
Right the Wrong – Editorial
Aaron Swartz's death, the edit comments, has spurred the scientific community to take a stance in favour of free access to information. Opposing the "privatisation of knowledge", many scholars have started posting their copyright-protected work on twitter as a tribute to Swartz. Nice gesture, but the edit feels that it may not be legally plausible to do this for long, especially if the copyrights don't rest with the authors. 60,000 petitions have been filed with the U.S. administration to pressurise it to consider open access to all papers arising from taxpayer-funded research, and not allowing public-funded research to hide behind paywalls.
Full Article: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/right-the-wrong/article4341103.ece
Responsibility to Protect – Editorial
The edit comments on the Tamil Nadu government's two-week ban on Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam, and says that it demonstrates its unwillingness to back unpopular forms of speech. The government's defense was that the film offended certain sections of the Muslim population and a threat of violence was anticipated. Instead of providing the necessary security arrangements in the State, it merely passed the buck on films' screening to the judiciary.
Full Articl: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/responsibility-to-protect/article4341102.ece
The Hindustan Times, January 25, 2013
The Framework is in place now – Editorial
The Justice Verma Committee report seems to be garnering nothing but praises. This edit is no exception. The 631 page report was completed within a record timeframe of 30 days. It sifted through 80,000 proposals from legal fraternity and civil society across the country and brought out competent ways of tackling the problem of rising violence against women. The report, the edit comments, minces no words to state that there exist enough laws to tackle the crisis, but we lack a good governance that ensures the implementation of these laws. The suggestions made by the committee need to be taken forward by the political class of the country in order to ensure safety for its women.
Full Article: http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Edits/The-framework-is-in-place-now/Article1-999287.aspx
The game's wide open – Main Article
Rajdeep Sardesai, editor-in-chief, IBN 18 network comments on the supposed Rahul vs Modi showdown that is going to happen in 2014. According to him, all the contest-loving people who are pitching the upcoming elections as a contest between the two have got their maths & chemistry wrong! This is the age of coalition politics he writes. And the deciders in the next election will not be which one of the two is more popular, but which one of the two will have the maximum number of kingmakers in their camp – Mayawati, Mulayam, mamata, Jayalalitha, Pawar, Naveen Patnaik, Nitish. You get the picture.
"Rahul versus Modi will, therefore, be a sell-out battle for the Congress and the BJP loyalists. For the rest of India, be prepared for a surprise political grand slam contender."
Full Article: http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/RajdeepSardesai/The-game-s-wide-open/Article1-999291.aspx
The Indian Express, January 25, 2013
Pricing it right – Editorial
The Express edit talks about the rise in prices in the telecom sector where "companies have bled profusely in a price war". It says that while it's rare that rise in price of a product in the service sector sees stocks shoot up, it has happened in this case. It also makes it a point to put in a not-so-good word for the auction of the 3G spectrum, saying that the high price demanded there has led to the rise in cost.
"The costly spectrum won by them (telecom companies) is lying unused. So, government policies, aided by a misdirected auditor report, have led to a hoarding of spectrum, making it difficult for new entrants to provide competition in value-added services, and have offered no incentive to maximise the use of spectrum."
Full Article: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pricing-it-right/1064423/
Sixty-Sixty – Editorial
The edit seems relieved that the recent Israeli elections didn't result in a widely predicted clean-sweep for the right. Although Netanyahu may still become PM, Israelis have "hauled their country back to the centre". Israel's election results are important because not only has its neighbourhood – Egypt, Syria, Palestine etc – "changed beyond recognition", but also because it is the only genuine democracy in the Middle East.
"Netanyahu's return as PM is not the news. It's Israel's refusal to fulfil the prophecy of commentators and pollsters that the country would make an irreversible rightward lurch with this election, throwing to the winds all progress made with the Palestinians."
Full Article: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sixtysixty/1064422/
Out of work – Editorial
The Global Employment Trends 2013 report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has shown that slow-down in Indian economic growth led to sluggish job growth. The edit says that the report's reasons for this are "young people's and women's receding from the labour force''. It adds that this does not bode well for a developing economy. The fact that young people haven't been able to get good employment, shows that India is doing a bad job of utilising its demographic dividend (the youth) as most of those graduating don't seem to have the skills that employers are looking for.
Full Article: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/out-of-work/1064420/
The Verma Manifesto – Main Article
Pratiksha Baxi, assistant professor, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, JNU, comments on the recommendations in Justice Verma committee report on rape. She says that the report redefines rape and consent. It doesn't make rape penis-centric and also addresses the impunity afforded to armed forces personnel who indulge in sexual violence against women. Furthermore the report also says that offence such as stripping, stalking and voyeurism be defined under Section 354 of the IPC and taken out of the "outraging the modesty of women" terminology. However, the author, while outlining the various aspects of the report, fails to simplify it to an extent understood by the lay reader.
Full Article: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-verma-manifesto/1064418/
The Times Of India, January 25, 2013
Adopt Zero Tolerance – Editorial
The edit lauds the Justice JS Verma panel's report and writes that it provides a valuable blueprint on ensuring women's safety. The committee came out with its report in the record time of 29 days, proposing ways to harden laws and administrative functioning to curb sexual violence against women. But the real question now the edit says, is if the politicians will show a similar urgency in taking up these recommendations. Especially "the calls for barring from electoral activity candidates accused of offences taken cognize of by a magistrate. Politicians should not only concur here but also deny tickets to those accused of serious crimes. It'll signal that their stated zero tolerance towards gender violence begins at home".
Full Article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Verma-panel-provides-a-valuable-blueprint-on-ensuring-womens-safety/articleshow/18171574.cms
Israel, Softening – Editorial
The recently concluded Israeli elections demonstrated that Benjamin Netanyahu failed at making Israeli nationalism the defining issue of Israeli polity. The star of the elections was journalist turned politician, Yair Lapid, whose party came second in the elections and focused primarily on domestic issues. The elections indicate that Israelis now want to focus on domestic issues of governance and employment rather than raising the heat on Palestine.
Full Article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Good-election-performance-of-centrist-candidates-in-Israel-augurs-well-for-Mideast-peace/articleshow/18171613.cms
Let's Avoid Television Wars – Main Article
Arun Prakash, writer and former chief of the Indian Navy, comments on how the Indian establishment succumbed to jingoistic hysteria during the LoC crisis with Pakistan. If the crisis he writes had any lesson to convey, it was that "the road to perdition is lined with shrill, hysterical TV anchors, bloodthirsy politicians, and a seemingly somnolent national security establishment."
He feels that the ceasefire violations should have been handled by the two armies and courts of inquiries and tried to affix responsibility. He also writes that that the Indian security establishment has been seriously remiss in not estblishing a system of regular contact between the two army chiefs. Also the government should set up a body in order for the military to communicate with the government effectively. And the government with the media. He ends by writing that "the media have assumed a vital role in not just keeping the public informed during a crisis situation, but also in conducting a national discourse and moulding public opinion." The establishement needs to realise this and make right information available to the media at the right time.
Full Article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/How-the-Indian-establishment-succumbed-to-jingoistic-hysteria-during-the-LoC-crisis-with-Pakistan/articleshow/18171152.cms
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