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24 November 1997
Russia's seemingly successful intervention in the Iraqi crisis last week prompted the foreign media to conclude that Moscow is making strides in restoring its status as a "major power" on the international scene. But, unlike in the days of the former USSR, Moscow was seen by several writers as willing to work "responsibly" with the U.S. and other leading nations while advancing its own interests at the same time. Russia, this group of analysts indicated, has opted for partnership with NATO and the U.S., and is attempting to balance its loss of influence in Europe by bolstering its ties with China and Japan and raising its profile in the Middle East and Latin America. Some of these opinion-makers welcomed Russia's "reappearance" on the international stage, hoping that it would serve to restrain what they insist is a too powerful U.S. Others, however, remained suspicious of Russia's growing assertiveness abroad and of its endorsement of a "multipolar" world as a counter to perceived U.S. hegemony. MIDDLE EAST--An overwhelming majority of observers concluded that, with Russian Foreign Minister Primakov's "diplomatic victory" in persuading Saddam Hussein to readmit UN inspectors, Moscow scored an impressive comeback among Arab countries. Moscow papers and some French ones were delighted with the Primakov initiative, with centrist Nezavisimaya Gazeta of Moscow declaring that Russia had acted "as a world power which has averted a seemingly inevitable war in the Persian Gulf." In Paris, left-of-center Le Monde noted how Russia had defended the idea of a multipolar world, "dear also to President Chirac." Dailies in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates also voiced their satisfaction, hoping this would "create a balance" they assert is lacking in the U.S. approach to the Middle East. * Skeptical commentators, including one on German national ARD- TV, stressed that the Iraq crisis did not tilt the balance of power in the Middle East in Moscow's favor. Moscow, the TV outlet held, "has too many problems of its own to really offer anything substantial to the Arabs." German, British and Polish critics were concerned that the U.S. had opened the door to Russian mischief. They pointed to the Russian and French push for lucrative oil contracts with Iran and Iraq and their hopes of "containing U.S. influence in the Middle East." In Moscow, centrist, army Krasnaya Zvezda and reformist, business- oriented Kommersant Daily unabashedly spelled out what Russia could gain from its mediation: "Iraq offers vast opportunities for Russian business, from oil-mining to the defense industry." ASIAN POWER PLAYS--President Yeltsin's Nov. 9-11 visit to China and his Krasnoyarsk "meeting without neckties" Nov. 1-2 with Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto sparked plenty of speculation as to which power in Asia--the U.S., China, Japan and Russia--would come out ahead as their relations have shifted this year. The U.S.-China summit in October, journalists judged, set off the jockeying for closer alliances after much-needed fence-mending. Russian columnists were particularly impressed by the good will surrounding the Yeltsin- Hashimoto talks, although one predicted that it would be difficult for the Japanese leader to secure Moscow's consent to ceding "part of Russian land anywhere," a reference to the disputed Kuril islands. * Despite welcoming the Kremlin's improved ties with Beijing and Tokyo, observers believed that Moscow might benefit the least from the shifting political winds of the Asia-Pacific. Brussels's conservative Catholic La Libre Belgique noted that Russia could not compete with the attractions of the U.S. "The Asians, primarily the Chinese, swear by America, its technology, its universities and its dollars, even though domestic considerations prompt them regularly to cry wolf ideologically," this paper said. A few in the Moscow press provided an equally realistic assessment of Moscow's chances. Reformist Izvestia, for instance, acknowledged, "In the next century's Asia- Pacific region, Russia will have a supporting role, compared to those of the three key players--the U.S., China and Japan. But a backup player has his advantages, as the main players can't do without his aid." This survey is based on 67 reports from 21 countries, Nov. 1-24. EDITOR: Mildred Sola Neely
To Go Directly To Quotes By Region, Click BelowEUROPE RUSSIA: "Moscow Figured Compromise Was More Constructive" Reformist Izvestia (11/22) published a comment by Aleksandr Bovin, a former Russian ambassador to Israel: "It is a fact that Baghdad provoked the current crisis over Iraq.... The way the Americans, the chief instigator of the economic blockade, were acting was insolent, arrogant, void of any respect for the Iraqis' mentality and dignity. Moscow rightly figured that compromise was more constructive than ultimatums and the use of force, especially as, of the four files, two (missiles and nuclear weapons) were actually closed and the other two (chemical and bacteriological weapons) were almost closed." "Yeltsin Helps U.S. Save Face" Reformist Segodnya ran this comment by Igor Sedykh and Valeria Sycheva (11/21): "Thanks to the Yeltsin plan, the United States has saved face and the UN Security Council, remaining united, has received the moral satisfaction that the Iraqis were not allowed to violate its resolutions. Moscow has proven its worth without using force, through high-class diplomacy." "U.S. Settles For Supporting Role" Dmitry Gornostayev stated on page one of centrist Nezavisimaya Gazeta(11/21): "This time Russia has been acting not as a country upholding its rights--it has had to do so recently for a multitude of reasons-- but as a world power which has averted a seemingly inevitable war in the Persian Gulf. On the other side, the Americans have had to be content with a supporting role in what was supposed to be a play of their own scripting." "Hard But Rewarding Mission For Russia" Vadim Markushin said in centrist, army Krasnaya Zvezda (11/20): "Russia's is an honorary role as the principal mediator, one which may bring her good political dividends, if played right. But it is a hard one, too, having to satisfy both Washington and Baghdad. Even so, it is worthwhile. Iraq offers vast opportunities for Russian business, from oil-mining to the defense industry." "Primakov To South America: Moscow Sets Its Sights On U.S.' 'Soft Underbelly'" In the run-up to Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov's South American tour, reformist, business-oriented Kommersant Daily (11/19) published this article by Andrei Ivanov: "Moscow has set its sights on the U.S.' 'soft underbelly.' By official sources in the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow does not seek to change the balance of forces in that region; nor does the Primakov tour have any anti-American implications. But, since he, among things, is going to discuss military and technological ties, U.S. interests will be affected, anyway." "Pacific Powers' Game Temporary: Ambitions Won't Be Given Up" Andrei Ivanov of reformist, business-oriented Kommersant Daily (11/13) commented on recent China-U.S., Japan-Russia and China-Russia summits: "For the first time in many years, the Sino-American and Russo- Japanese duets have gotten over political differences to make progress in economic relations. Relationships among the four big Pacific powers are a complex combination of common political aims and economic contradictions. For instance, Moscow competes with Beijing for foreign, primarily American, investments and with Washington for the huge Chinese market. As far as that competition is concerned, Tokyo has been a natural partner. Russia and Japan have nothing to fight over except for a few islands, a dispute they have wisely decided to set aside for a while. Their economies, vastly different, would sooner complement than rival with each other. By contrast, economic relations between Japan and America are strained, at times to the point of a trade war, this in spite of a defense alliance between the two countries. With China building up its military potential, Tokyo has lately been inclined to expand military ties with Moscow. This game of duets, however, is temporary. Its participants are too strong to give up their ambitions as individual poles of power." "Russo-Sino Ties May Slump" Aleksandr Chudodeyev stated on page one of reformist Segodnya (11/10): "By signing a border agreement, Russia and China have finally put an end to 'the territorial problem' that has marred Moscow-Beijing relations over the past 30 years or so. Some observers, however, predict a slump after the current peak in Russo-Sino relations. The reason is the low level of economic cooperation between the two 'great neighbors.' According to Russia's First Vice Premier (Boris Nemtsov), bilateral trade, having its 'bad moments,' went down 13 percent in the first half of this year. 'We made an analysis,' he said, 'and came to the conclusion that the reason is simple: incorrect regulation of and discrimination against imported Russian commodities by the Chinese side.'" "Cutting Ankara Down To Size As Eurasian Power" Vadim Markushin said in centrist, army Krasnaya Zvezda (11/4): "Turkey has jealously been following the Russians' building up ties with her neighbors, seeing this as a threat to her claims as a growing Eurasian power. Encouraged by the USSR breaking up and U.S. diplomacy, she draws on her old ambition at least to equal Russia's status in the region. There, of course, is nothing wrong with that, Turkey being on the rise economically and militarily. Nor is there any harm in Ankara discovering its identity as the capital of a booming regional colossus. The shocking part of that is its rhetoric which, familiar in the context of 'Aegean disputes,' sounds out of place in a dialogue with Russia. After all, Russia, for all her current ills, is a power of a different order." "Moscow Capitalizes On Iraq Crisis" Aleksandr Shumilin pointed out in reformist, business-oriented Kommersant Daily (11/6): "Less rigorous on Iraq than the other permanent members of the Security Council, Moscow has learned to capitalize on this fact. By identifying with the rest of the Security Council, the Russians make Baghdad doubt their pro-Iraqi stand, causing it to respond, always in the same manner--it offers Russia new oil contracts." "Moscow Braced For Competition With U.S. In Chinese Market" According to Aleksei Portansky and Anatoly Sautin in the Finansoviye Izvestia supplement to reformist Izvestia (11/6) in the run-up to Boris Yeltsin's visit to China: "Moscow attaches no less importance to this trip than to the Russian president's meetings with G-7 countries. Presidential press secretary Sergei Yastrzhembsky said that, for Russia, 'the Eastern vector of diplomacy is absolutely equivalent to the Western.' Although Yastrzhembsky stated that the Russians will not raise questions in Beijing about a growing Sino-U.S. economic partnership and the recent summit in Washington, Russia must brace itself for stronger U.S. competition in the Chinese market." "U.S., Russia Must Cooperate To Prevent War In Mideast" Reformist Izvestia (11/5) published an article by Aleksandr Bovin, former Russian ambassador in Israel, on the Primakov tour of the Middle East: "Moscow and Washington must cooperate if a new war in the Middle East is to be averted. U.S. foreign policy has never been particularly delicate, an observation which has never been truer than now. We must be frank and straightforward about that, not because we want to quarrel or fight but because we want to avoid treading on each other's pet peeves. In that sense, the Primakov trip was useful." "Russia's Supporting Role In Asia-Pacific" Stanislav Kondrashov remarked in reformist Izvestia (11/5): "In the next century's Asia- Pacific region, Russia will have a supporting role, compared to those of the three key players--the United States, China and Japan. But a backup player has his advantages, as the main players can't do without his aid." "Tokyo-Moscow Rapprochement A Priority" Official government Rossiyskaya Gazeta (11/4) published a comment by Vsevolod Ovchinnikov: "By meeting in Krasnoyarsk, the two leaders showed that a territorial dispute cannot block cooperation.... It was pointed out that in the next century relations among the United States, Japan, China and Russia will, in large measure, determine chances for peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. In that rectangle, Tokyo and Moscow are farthest apart. Thus their rapprochement has become a priority from the standpoint of regional as well as bilateral interests." "This Was Unthinkable Only A Year Ago" Yekaterina Grigoryeva said on page one of centrist Nezavisimaya Gazeta(11/4): "The so- called Yeltsin-Hashimoto plan is the main result of 'the meeting without neckties.' In addition to that, the two countries are expected to solve their key problem--the lack of a peace treaty--by the year 2000. Such a treaty basically presupposes resolving the issue of the Kuril islands and a common border. The leaders of both countries have shown an approach absolutely unthinkable only a year ago." "Hashimoto Can Celebrate A Victory, But..." According to Vasily Golovnin in reformist Izvestia (11/4): "Hashimoto can celebrate a victory--a peace treaty, by Japanese logic, is impossible without settling 'the problem of the northern territories.' If he makes this happen, he will be proclaimed the premier of modern times. It is too early to speak of the two countries having really come closer together on a peace treaty. Besides, they don't have much time to do so, a year or a year and a half at the most--nobody in Russia will talk seriously about giving up part of Russian land anywhere around 2000, the year of the next presidential elections." "Great Success" Rossiyskiye Vesti (11/4), a newspaper of the Russian presidential administration, ran a report by Andrei Ilyashenko of RIA Novosti: "The results of the (Yeltsin-Hashimoto) meeting seem to have surpassed all expectations." "Happy Chance For Japanese" Georgy Bovt and Aleksandr Chudodeyev suggested in reformist Segodnya(11/4): "For the Japanese, the Krasnoyarsk accords could be the long- sought happy chance to break out of a diplomatic impasse without losing face and forsaking territorial principles and join in an effort to develop the promising Russian market." "West Wants To Pit Russia Against China" Vasily Safronchuk asserted in nationalist opposition Sovetskaya Rossiya (11/4): "The West is considering the Kuril islands issue in the context of having Japan, America's chief partner, strengthen its stand in Asia, as well as a way to pit Russia against China." "Russia-Japan Summit: Stupendous Accomplisment" Andrei Smirnov stressed on page one of reformist Segodnya (11/3): "'The meeting without neckties' at Krasnoyarsk wound up with Boris Yeltsin adding yet another name to his list of foreign 'pals.' For Moscow-Tokyo relations, that is a stupendous accomplishment. The success of the first contact between the two leaders gives hope that Russia and Japan may soon put an end to the formal state of war between themselves. Having talked informally with the Japanese premier during a fishing trip and later at lunch, the Russian president announced that they had agreed to sign a peace treaty in 2000." "U.S., Moscow Vying For China Strategic Partnership?" Ivan Kolchanov said in neo-communist Pravda-Five (11/1): "Coming to the United States 12 years after the previous visit by a top Chinese leader, Jiang Zemin won a new strategic partner for his country. Russia was granted the same title earlier. It looks as if Moscow and Washington may start vying for leadership in partner-type relations with fast-growing China." "U.S., China Don't Play Russia Card" Commenting on the U.S.-Sino summit, Vladimir Nadein filed from Washington for reformist Izvestia (11/1): "Neither side tried to play the Russia card. Obviously, the Americans are not scared by the Russian defense industry's being timidly attracted to the Chinese army. Similarly, the Chinese do not feel threatened by Clinton having met with Yeltsin thrice as often as with Jiang Zemin." "South America, Russia Trade Roles" Karen Khachaturov opined in centrist Nezavisimaya Gazeta (11/1): "Russia and Latin America have traded roles in geopolitical terms, in relations with the outside world, primarily the United States. The former 'banana republics' demand that they be treated as partners and refuse to take orders from the Americans. Russia is different and lets Washington constantly lecture it. Speculation that Russia has been Latin-Americanized could have been true when the southern part of the New World was called the U.S.' backyard. Not any more. Today that name applies to Russia." GERMANY: "Moscow Did Not Become A World Power Overnight" National ARD-TV's Klaus Stenzel decided (11/20), "The balance of power has not changed. Russia did achieve a nice diplomatic victory, but not more. Moscow did not become a world power overnight. It has too many problems of its own to really offer anything substantial to the Arabs." "Warning: Primakov" Josef Joffe cautioned in centrist Sueddeutsche Zeitung of Munich that using Primakov to deal with Saddam (11/20), "could turn out to be Clinton's biggest mistake, who, so far, did not make any big blunders in the foreign policy arena.... (Primakov's) underlying motive is as clear as in 1990-91 when he was Gorbachev's chief negotiator to prevent a war with Saddam Hussein. It was easy to foresee that Primakov would not have the strength to resist the temptation.... Now there is a golden opportunity to reinstall the Russian influence by offering Iraq its protection and offering to be the negotiator for the United States. It is not only political interest, but also business interest which causes this behavior. Iraq still owes Moscow $7 billion for weapons, which Moscow sold to Iraq. Since 1994, Moscow is calling for an easing of the UN embargo on Iraqi oil exports in order to receive its money." "Russia Seeks Support In East For Its Controversy With NATO" Right-of-center Maerkische Oderzeitung of Frankfurt on the Oder (11/4) noted: "The pragmatists in the Kremlin have realized that the accession of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary can no longer be prevented in the first enlargement round. But the real test is still to come. The catchwords are the Baltic states and Ukraine. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have never tried to hide that they want to join NATO at any cost. It is true that the leadership in Kiev has not yet announced its interest in NATO membership, but there are strong forces for an accession to the Alliance by the year 2000. If this came true, a world would collapse for nationalistic forces in Moscow, in particular. Then, Russia would have only one ally among its Slav neighbors: Belarus. It is already obvious that Moscow is now trying to find an accommodation with the East--evidenced by the visit of the Japanese premier--in order to be armed for the controversies with the West." "Russia-Japan: Progress, But..." Right-of-center Frankfurter Allgemeine (11/3) front-paged this editorial, "A sustainable improvement of relations would be in the mutual interest. Russia would profit from an increased Japanese economic engagement.... Japan is interested in Russia's support for a permanent seat on the UNSC. In the Japanese opinion, with its appreciative attitude to the Japanese-U.S. Security Agreement, Moscow is clearly distinguishing itself mainly from China. The statement from Krasnoyarsk shows that we need no longer be afraid of a fallback to the times of silence between Moscow and Tokyo. But national sensitivities on both sides are likely to prevent a positive development in relations in the coming three years." "Sorting Things Out" Georg Gafron asserted in an editorial in mass-circulation, right-of- center Bild Zeitung of Hamburg (11/3), "Again, world history has taken one step forward--for the better. In remote Siberia, Russia's President Boris Yeltsin and Japan's Premier Hashimoto cut an ugly knot in their relations: Within two years, a peace treaty between the two states is to be accomplished.... Changing interests and strong personalities who realize this and who are willing to shape things by showing courage: They are the engine that make history. The world is sorting itself out--every day!" BRITAIN: "Why Invite Primakov?" The conservative Daily Telegraph editorialized (11/21): "What is less clear is why the West, and especially the United States, should have invited Mr. Primakov to sort out this crisis. Russia's interests, for all its international rhetoric, are not those of the West. More to the point, a strategic disaster for the West (that is, an Iraqi hegemony in the Gulf) would be entirely consistent with Russian objectives. Why? First, because men such as Mr. Primakov would derive satisfaction from an American humiliation out of residual ideological hostility. Second, because an Iraqi push in the Gulf would lead to an energy crisis and rocketing price--from which Russia, also an energy exporter, would benefit. Their not-so-good offices may have bought us breathing space, but we have not heard the last of this." "Russia Basks In Rare Success" The centrist Independent highlighted (11/21): "Russia's mediation in the Iraq crisis has given Moscow new hope that it is still a powerful force on the international stage. It was a triumph for a nation that has long felt neglected in the wake of its lost empire. It was a foreign victory abroad for a president grappling with a scandal at home. And it was a vintage performance in the negotiating career of a wily former Soviet spymaster." "Second Time Lucky For The Smiley Of Moscow" According to the conservative Daily Telegraph (11/21): "Saddam Hussein's decision to scale down his confrontation with America is a belated success for Yevgeny Primakov...who is the world's leading expert at finding ways to get the Iraqi leader out of tricky situations." FRANCE: "A Comeback For Russian Diplomacy" Under the headline above, left-of-center Le Monde's editorial judged (11/21): "The outcome of the Iraqi crisis is a major success for Russian diplomacy.... Since the signing of the Founding Act, the Kremlin feels much more free to act. Yeltsin openly defends the idea of a multipolar world, dear also to President Chirac, in which Russia will be one of the poles.... Presumably, Russia no longer has the means of the former Soviet Union, but its weakness is in itself an asset in a sensitive region where the merest imbalance can be a source of instability.... Unless Saddam Hussein makes a sudden turn- around, Russian diplomacy has clearly scored twice: It returns to the Middle East 'en force' and, through its 'solidarity with the international community,' proves its sense of responsibility." "The Great Game" Charles Lambroschini concluded in right-of-center Le Figaro (11/21): "Now that Moscow has concluded an arrangement with the United States on NATO and its enlargement to the East, Russia dares to look beyond Europe. Because it is overcoming its inferiority complex triggered by the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia believes it can again play an international role.... Fortunately for the West, Russia has chosen realism." "Russia's Desire For International Integration" Helene Carrere D'Encausse concluded in right-of-center Le Figaro(11/4): "For Russia, 1997 represents a return to political life for its president and clarification in its relations with the CIS and NATO.... Russia's relations with NATO reveal Russia's subtle approach on the international scene...for integration in international structures...such as NATO.... In relinquishing its hostility toward NATO's enlargement to the East, Russia has shown where its priority lies.... On an international scale, Russia has traded its traditional demands in exchange for the status of major power equal to others, and privileged relations with the European Union and NATO. Yeltsin probably had no other choice, but having accepted this necessary policy has helped to strengthen his country." ITALY: "Moscow Is Also U.S.' Friend" An article from Cairo by Antonio Ferrari was published in centrist, top-circulation Corriere della Sera (11/21): "Saddam accepted the Russian proposal with a goal and a hope. The goal is to restore Moscow's diplomatic role as a superpower; the hope is that such a result may have positive repercussions in the Gulf region as a whole. In other words, that it may lead through Moscow to curbing Washington's exaggerated power.... Saddam may have won this round by facilitating the Russian plan, but perhaps he is forgetting that Moscow is a friend of the United States now, and needs its generous financial contributions. And, all things considered, a certain influence by Russia in the delicate Middle East chessboard can be an advantage for Washington." "Moscow Is A Protagonist Again" A commentary by Ugo Tramballi ran in leading business Il Sole-24 Ore(11/20): "Russian Foreign Minister Primakov's curriculum is so full of (Cold War) memories that his mediation in the Iraqi crisis could be misinterpreted, seen as aimed at dividing the Western front and putting the Arab world against the U.S.-Israel axis as in the past: i.e., at making Russia count again so that it can again consider itself a superpower. There is certainly some of the above in Primakov's mission, since the (Russian) bear never gives up its bad habits and since, in any case, Russia is destined to again become in any case a major protagonist. But there is most of all something new in Primakov's mission. Russia is not trying this mediation against, but with the United States.... And this will affect world peace much more than Saddam Hussein or what China intends to do. " "Reaffirming Russia's Role As Superpower" Washington correspondent Ennio Caretto filed for centrist, top- circulation Corriere della Sera (11/19): "For Russia, the Iraqi crisis represents a unique occasion to reposition itself as a protagonist in the Islamic world.... Boris Yeltsin may exploit it to relaunch his foreign policy in other areas of the world as well, thus reaffirming Russia's role as a superpower." "Clinton Triangle With Russia, China While Europe Remains In Margins" A commentary by Franco Venturini in leading, top-circulation, centrist Corriere della Sera (11/5) read: "The game of the triangle, inaugurated by Nixon 25 years ago....is once again fashionable and could accompany us into the next century.... Clinton's United States and Zemin's China have discovered the full extent of their common interests. Russia is responding by opening toward Japan, and using Tokyo as a way to remain hooked to the American-Chinese wagon. Deja vu? Not exactly. Compared to the time of confrontation between blocs, the new element is the enormous stakes and the fluidity of the global economy.... This triangle is much more complex (and, fortunately, less conflictual).... Europe is striving to transform the triangle into a square, but it does not yet have the political weight necessary to be part of the game." BELGIUM: "Russia Wins On All Counts" According to socialist La Wallonie on Iraq (11/21): "By offering its mediation....Russia wins on all counts. It reaffirms its presence and its status as a big power, which was dormant for more than two years." "Yeltsin's Meager Chances In China" Discussing Yeltsin's visit to Beijing, Philippe Paquet observed in conservative Catholic La Libre Belgique (11/8): "The Kremlin's diplomats are the first to recognize that Russia does not really find its place in Asia and in China in particular, whereas the Asians, primarily the Chinese, swear by America, its technology, its universities and its dollars, even though domestic considerations prompt them regularly to cry wolf ideologically and to obstinately denounce the ravages of imperialism. "This new transpacific deal augurs nothing good for Boris Yeltsin. With $7 billion, Russo-Chinese trade lags far behind the $45 billion of Sino-American trade, and it is likely to remain so after the nuclear cooperation agreement concluded by Messrs. Jiang and Clinton....(and the order placed by China with Boeing.) This last example suffices to demonstrate how meager Mr. Yeltsin's chances in Beijing are: Even Aeroflot does not want the aircraft that he wants to sell to the Chinese, the Ilyuchin or Tupolev." "Moscow-Tokyo: Balancing Washington-Beijing" The Yeltsin-Hashimoto meeting sparked this assessment by Philippe Paquet in conservative Catholic La Libre Belgique (11/4): "Although one did not expect much from this first meeting which was supposed to be limited to a mutual psychological familiarization between the exuberant Russian president and the very reserved Japanese prime minister, both of them, without any fuss turned a page of history and undertook to write a new one. Indeed, they put an end to the silent war that their countries have been waging against each other since 1945 and pledged to conclude an official peace treaty before the end of the century, leaving aside the haunting territorial differences about which the Japanese's nationalist intransigence was equal only to the Russians'.... "Of course, more than a sudden flash of inspiration hitting the Russian and Japanese leaders, Krasnoyarsk saw the translation of converging interests. A massive Japanese participation in Russia's economic takeoff is in both sides' interest.... But there is also, for Moscow as well as Tokyo, the strategic need to balance the spectacular Sino-American rapprochement which Bill Clinton and his Chinese counterpart Jiang Zemin have just sealed. So far, privileged partnerships linked Japan and the United States on one hand, Russia and China on the other. In this respect, the timing of the Krasnoyarsk meeting was not innocent. No more so than the informal Russo-Japanese summit scheduled as early as April 1998 in Japan, while the Chinese and American presidents also decided to meet every year." CZECH REPUBLIC: "The Success Of Russian Diplomacy" A commentary in economic Hospodarske noviny (11/21) noted regarding the Geneva meeting on Iraq, "The meeting underlined especially the success of Russian diplomacy." HUNGARY: "Bejing Does Not Want A China-U.S. Anti-Russian Axis" Right-wing leaning Uj Magyarorszag's op-ed piece said (11/12), "The close cooperation between Moscow and Beijing can hardly be interpreted as having been aimed against Washington, and the recent visit of Jiang proved that ideological or political differences cannot be barriers to the development of trade. In addition, the fact that Yeltsin received a very warm welcome in the Chinese capital indicates that Beijing, after a successful Washington visit, does not aim to build an anti-Russian Chinese-American axis. There could only be one factor of motivating an ad hoc, bilateral alliance: the closer relations of Moscow and Beijing on the eastward expansion of NATO. The call of Russian opponents of the enlargement might easily be received in China." POLAND: "Russia Moving Out Of The Corner" Jacek Kalabinski wrote from Washington in centrist Rzeczpospolita(11/23): "Russia is triumphantly returning to the Middle East. Saddam Hussein turns into a winner in the confrontation he has provoked. The White House is putting a good face on a bad situation.... Formally, after the United States, Russia is the other guarantor of the peace process in the Middle East. In practice, however, in recent years they were pushed aside, with Washington playing the first--and the only--fiddle.... Clinton and his team let Primakov enter and use this opportunity to bring Russia back into the Middle East scene--which Moscow had practically been absent from since the collapse of the USSR. Russia's diplomacy managed to create a situation in which it can only win. If the United States agrees to poorly camouflaged concessions for Hussein, then the Russians will be able to say with a clear conscience, 'It was we who brought about the concessions.' If, in turn...America is forced to use a veto in the Security Council, the whole responsibility for the sustained crisis will fall on Washington.... Fascinated with building democracy in Russia, the Clinton administration has stopped seeing reality. Saddam Hussein and Yevgeny Primakov were quick to notice this in time and were able to efficiently avail themselves of the opportunity." "If There Had Not Been A Crisis, Moscow Would Have Invented It" A commentary by Leopold Unger ran in center-left Gazeta Wyborcza(11/20), "If there had not been an Iraqi crisis, Moscow would have invented it. From the point of view of the Kremlin, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has never had such a favorable opportunity to spread the rusted wings of its diplomacy.... Russia is returning...to the Middle and Central East not by force, but at the invitation of the Arabs who think...that Russia's support for their standpoint on the dispute with Israel will somehow restore the balance affected by the dominant role of the United States.... But Russia, which wants to play a significant role again in the Arab world, does not have the resources needed to counterbalance the U.S. presence, be it in the Middle East...or any other flash point in the world." SPAIN: "Japan, The Kuriles And Riches Of Siberia" Liberal El Pais pondered (11/5): "Since [the close of World War II], Japan has insisted as part of any peace agreement [with Russia] that this insular 'Gibraltar' [Kuril islands] be returned to it...[although]...the solution most palatable to Russian nationalism would be to return only the two southernmost islets just off the Japanese coast...and even then, in exchange for economic [advantages].... The riches of Siberia would prove an excellent testing ground for Japanese investment and technology, and both share a mutual interest in not leaving the United States as the preferred ally of either Russia or Japan." TURKEY: "Russia Increases Its Influence" Ergun Balci observed in liberal Cumhuriyet (11/21): "The most interesting part of the Iraq/UNSCOM crisis is that the United States found itself alone in the diplomatic arena, with the exception of Britain, and Russia emerged as a winner in terms of diplomacy by managing to solve the crisis. As a matter of fact, it was the United States which asked for Moscow's role as a mediator. However, the success of Russian diplomacy can be described as a forward move in terms of the influence struggle going on from the Mediterranean to the Middle East between the United States and Russia. With the help of its success in the Iraq crisis, Russia will have more influence with the Middle East countries. And Arab countries, which are disappointed by American's pro-Israel policies, will now open their doors to Moscow." MIDDLE EAST EGYPT: "Russian Diplomacy Returns To Mideast" An editorial in pro-government Al Ahram noted (11/24): "The direct intervention of Russian diplomacy indicates a return of Russian diplomacy that was needed in the region." UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: "A Necessary Development" Semiofficial Al-Ittihad's editorial pointed out (11/22): "The success achieved by Russian diplomacy nominates Moscow to return strongly to the Middle East arena, (a development) which we believe necessary to create a balance in international stands regarding our causes." EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC JAPAN: "A Big Step Toward Ending World War II For Japan And Russia" Conservative Sankei Shimbun's editorial said (11/3), "The agreement reached by Prime Minister Hashimoto and Russian President Yeltsin...to conclude a peace treaty and settle the northern territorial issue was epoch making, and put the end to a barrier between the two countries since the end of the last world war. The Krasnoyarsk accord is all the more significant because it will normalize Japan-Russia ties. The promotion of a relationship of friendship and trust between the two countries will also contribute to peace and stability in Asia. "The accord will also replace Russia as the 'northern threat,' which has borne down on Japan for over 50 years, and now raises the possibility of creating a regional security system extending from Russia--through the Russian maritime provinces, the Korean peninsula and China--to Southeast Asia. Of course, this regional security system should not harm the U.S.-Japan security system, which has been strengthened by the new defense guidelines." CHINA: "Who Won? Russia" Ge Xiangwen told readers of the official Beijing Municipal Beijing Daily (Beijing Ribao, 11/21), "Apart from Iraq, Russia is also a winner in the crisis. Through diplomatic channels, Russia has successfully dissolved the likely U.S.-Iraqi armed conflict, elevating its own prestige among Middle Eastern countries. Russia's success also clarified Russia's ability and influence in international affairs since the end of the Cold War." HONG KONG: "Moscow: More Important To Beijing Than Washington" In an editorial, independent Ming Pao Daily News declared (11/10), "It is believed that Beijing will attach more importance to the partnership with Moscow [than that with the United States.] The so- called Sino-U.S. strategic partnership is only an illusion, pursued by Beijing, which wants to be on an equal footing with the world's number-one nation. In comparison, the interests of Beijing and Russia seem to coincide more.... "In terms of internal affairs, the Sino-Russian strategic partnership clearly got rid of the possibility of interfering in the other's domestic issues.... In terms of international affairs, China and Russia both suggested the multipolar nature of the international political situation. .. Nevertheless, there are also difficulties if Beijing really wants to further develop its relations with Russia, as they have to talk about their real interests." INDONESIA: "Russia-China: Good Neighbor Policy" Leading, independent Kompas held (11/12): "Both Jiang and Yeltsin prefer to create a multipolar world which rules out domination by a single nation, i.e., the United States. Although neither leader supports the United States as the world's single superpower, Jiang and Yeltsin are determined not to use their constructive partnership to make the United States an adversary.... So, China's agreement on borders with Russia served as an initial step to express Jiang's intentions to be a good neighbor." PHILIPPINES: "A Welcome Development" Columnist Ricardo Malay wrote in the independent Manila Chronicle (11/12): "It is ironic that the two former bastions of socialism have begun an earnest process of reconciliation only after turning their backs on the ideology that catapulted them to nationhood and leadership in the revolutionary world.... The border agreement signed in Beijing frees the energies of the two countries to concentrate on the task of building their economies, rather than on military concerns. To the world at large, that is a welcome development." SINGAPORE: "Bear Hugs For The Bear" An editorial in the pro-government Straits Times (11/17) cautioned, "The China-ogre lobby in America would do well to digest the image of Mr. Jiang giving Mr. Yeltsin a bear hug so soon after visiting Mr. Bill Clinton in Washington. The message seemed clear: China has options. That said, far the greater importance to attach to the regular Yeltsin-Jiang meetings is the continued narrowing of differences between two old ideological rivals to the point where accidental war is less conceivable now." SOUTH ASIA INDIA: "Russians Are Back In Middle East" An analysis in the centrist Times of India (11/21) by Washington correspondent Ramesh Chandran held: "It looks like the Russian intervention has proved decisive.... One immediate fallout of Thursday's rapid-fire developments is the prevailing sentiment that the Russians are back in the (Middle East)." LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA: "Moscow Takes Center Stage" Oscar Raul Cardoso, international analyst for leading Clarin, penned this analysis (11/22): "Last week, for a brief moment, Russian President Boris Yeltsin and his foreign minister, the astute and enigmatic Yevgeny Primakov, managed to produce a small but impressive political miracle.... Moscow found itself for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the midst of the recurrent Washington-Baghdad crisis, a place of undeniable political controversy, befitting superpowers.... The concessions that Primakov and his diplomats obtained from Saddam Hussein...brought Russia back to playing a real role on the international stage. This represents a strong contrast to the uncomfortable and unprestigious game of 'follow the leader' that Moscow has played with Washington at least since 1990, many times to the detriment of its national self-esteem." "A New Prominent Player In Mideast" Marcelo Falak, international analyst for business-financial Ambito Financiero, pointed out (11/21) "A new prominent player has appeared in the Middle East scene: Russia.... The Russian trade strategy in the Gulf was made clear last September, when the state-owned enterprise Gazprom joined the French company Total... in a $2-billion investment in Iran which upset the United States. In this framework, the present 'Moscow-Paris axis' which was worked out during this crisis is no surprise." CHILE: "Significant Diplomatic Triumph For Russia" Catholic University-owned Channel 13 TV featured this on the Iraq crisis by international commentator Karin Ebensperger (11/20), "It is a significant diplomatic triumph for Russia." ## For more information, please contact: U.S. Information Agency Office of Public Liaison Telephone: (202) 619-4355 11/24/97 # # #
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I have an Avocado tree in my backyard (lucky me!) and enjoy them for a good 3 months (Nov.- Jan. my particular variety). I just saw in my Smart & Final Store frozen avocados (no skins). My question is, does one freeze avocados when they're ripe or before? I'm trying to get information from an avocado farm, I'll let you know.
Avocado Tips
Avocado Tips
Here's a tip to help keep your "guac" green. Once you cut into an avocado, discoloration occurs almost immediately, but adding an acid like lemon or lime juice helps reduce discoloration and gives you an added boost of flavor.
You've probably noticed, however, that when you store your guacamole it develops a dark layer on top. Instead of just scraping it off and throwing it away, try this. Take a small piece of plastic wrap, just slightly larger than the inside of the bowl you're storing your guacamole in. Rub one side of the wrap with fresh lemon, squeezing slightly to release a film of juice, and place it juice side down gently but firmly right on top of the guacomole. With a blunt knife, tuck a tiny amount of the wrap down between the bowl and the dip creating a plastic "skin" on top of the mixture. The goal is to seal out air.
Ideally you'll want to prepare guacamole and eat it right away, but when you have leftovers, this storage method will help keep the guacamole looking nice and green up to 2 days. In general, avocados should be consumed quickly when they're at their peak of flavor and ripeness.
In a recent mailing to our subscribers (many thanks to all of you!) I offered a recipe for an avocado dip that requires preparing avocados in the food processor. Generally, I'm not a big fan of processing avocados, but for this dip, it's essential that the texture be smooth. However, as with all my recipes, there is always an alternate preparation! So if you don't have a food processor, mash the avocados by hand as smoothly as possible, then combine everything and do what I do, call it "rusticâ€


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by Christina Bartolomeo
Asked to describe the man of her dreams, Diana Campanella, the style-conscious owner of a foundering vintage-clothing store, answers, "Someone who won't annoy the hell out of me." Harry, a recently separated lawyer with a scrappy manner, maintains: "My family was really disappointed when I left my wife. If they could have, they'd have kept her and divorced me."
Plainly these two witty, wounded thirtysomethings were made for each other. But there are a few hitches. Diana is engaged to Philip, a perfectly nice, perfectly unromantic blue-blooded lawyer who thinks they should marry because "it's the logical next step." And Harry's wife, a physician who shattered Harry's affection by cheating with another doctor, wants to give their marriage a second try.
Can Diana and Harry survive their guilt (hers Catholic, his Jewish) to make a go of it? From the moment when Diana sees in Harry "a person with whom I couldn't put a foot wrong," readers never doubt that this engaging confection will end happily. But Bartolomeo holds our interest with her wry prose and sharp sense of what makes her characters tick.
Some devices wear thin, particularly the recurrent descriptions of a TV soap opera plotline and of Diana's outfits. But even readers who sympathize with Philip's dry observation "not everyone remembers her whole life by what she was wearing, Diana" will find themselves rooting for romance. (Scribner, $22)
Bottom Line: Love story that's literate fun
Picks and Pans Review: Cupid & Diana
updated 07/20/1998 AT 01:00 AM EDT
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The Gun Seller (original 1996; edition 1998)
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The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie (1996)
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Although it can drag on a bit in some places, The Gun Seller is an enjoyable novel full of wit, sarcasm and humour that makes you smile. A well structured plot helps to keep the ball rolling, and it's protagonist is definitely one of a kind...
3.5 rounded up. Hugh Laurie manages a relatively convincing modern day mix of Chandler and Wodehouse with a bit of Spy novel.
Combination of PG Wodehouse meets James Bond
The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie - ok
Hugh Laurie is a very funny guy, a good actor & a blues musician. I'm not sure that he's an author. Ok, that's a little unfair. He's written a reasonable spy thriller spoof. Trouble is that he seems to think he needs to include a quip in every sentence - it gets very wearing very quickly. Almost immediately. Having said that, it was amusing. It was an unchallenging read and it did pass some time fairly pleasantly. I won't rush to read anything else by him. All in all - he tried too hard.
Hugh Laurie rocks at acting, and Gosh he must keep writting!
It's the highest compliment to say: Why on earth didn't anyone think of doing this before? What a great idea. . . This is a genuinely witty and sophisticated entertainment.
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The ballot box is our only hope for future
The rapid changes occurring in our nation are disturbing.
The new socialized health care plan gives us increased prices with lower quality. The change in our economic system rewards the irresponsible and penalizes the productive.
The ballot box is our only hope for the future of America.
SARA DeVUYST
Please don't cast BP as a victim
Modern history is moving our oil spill to typical form in turning BP into a victim. After reading enough letters, "Sound Off" calls, etc., I couldn't remain silent.
In his Sept. 23 letter, titled "BP not responsible for bad business," Ray Henry points out that "storms, hurricanes and other unexpected things happen, like the oil spill" and that ultimately all of us have to "fill in the gaps."
Storms, tornadoes, earthquakes and tidal waves are not created by errors of man. The oil spill was a preventable event.
To put the spill into the same category of natural disasters is not a fair comparison.
BP is financing payment of claims over the next three to four years with ongoing revenue and profits. Every person or business has been required to document why they or it should be entitled to compensation.
If previous years' revenue or earnings are documented and proven, it is immaterial if a business was wildly successful, simply hanging on or possibly failing. The numbers don't lie if they are documented on tax returns.
Nearly all individuals and businesses involved in the claims process are having to take responsibility for their lives, jobs, businesses, etc. To make BP the victim in this process is an insult to the many people who have had their businesses or personal lives altered, perhaps forever, because of this manmade disaster.
Reclaim our country from special interests
Thank you for the editorial about the insidious effect of 527-sponsored advertising on elections ("How AEA hides its money, influence," Sept. 24).
Experts say that negative ads work; that is why politicians use them. I suspect that the impact of a defamatory ad sponsored by the Concerned Citizens for America or Conservatives for a Better Life got a more favorable reception than an anti-Byrne ad sponsored by the Alabama Education Association would have.
Concealed identity advertising by 527 organizations isn't just an Alabama problem. It is national. Both Republican and Democratic politicians have avoided writing regulations to force listing all major contributors with the advertising because all politicians think they may get an advantage from it.
Any wealthy individual, union or corporation can form a 527 dedicated to "public information."
If enough citizens told their congressmen of both parties that we want transparency in political advertising, there is a slim chance they might do the right thing.
In the meantime, each of us has it within our power to nullify the impact of a 527. Stop listening to political ads.
Listen to debates, read newspaper reports, prod reporters to press candidates for specifics. Ignore whatever you may have inadvertently heard as an advertisement. Only determined voters can reclaim our country from wealthy, secret special interests that currently dominate politics.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a series of open house public meetings — including meetings in Amarillo and Childress — to receive feedback on the development of the Texas Transportation Plan 2040, the state's multi-modal and long-range transportation plan, according to a TxDOT news release.
The TTP 2040 will serve as TxDOT's "blueprint" to guide collaborative planning efforts to address transportation needs and to accomplish the goals in TxDOT's strategic plan.
The TTP 2040 is still in development
The TTP 2040 includes strategies for the development, construction and implementation of projects and services for all transportation modes including roadways, aviation, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, waterways and coastal waters and freight and passenger rail.
At the meetings, the public can review displays, leave comments, talk with TxDOT staff and provide input on TTP 2040.
The public's feedback will help TxDOT develop priorities for TTP 2040.
TxDOT has scheduled open house public meetings in Texas during the summer. Public member's who cannot attend meetings can submit comments at www.txdot.gov. More information on public meetings and The TTP 2040 can also be found on the website.
The schedule for Amarillo and Childress is:
■ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Childress City Auditorium, Conference Room A, 1000 N.W. Commerce Street; and
■ 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Amarillo TxDOT District Office, District Conference Room, 5715 Canyon Drive.


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Captain America returns
After repelling the alien invasion of New York in "The Avengers," Thor returned to Asgard.
Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Bruce Banner (the Hulk) drove off to go play in a lab somewhere, and Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, left to begin a quiet life in a middle-class apartment in Washington, D.C.
So when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D., enlists his help to rescue a hijacked government ship, it's something to do and a chance to do good.
He couldn't have imagined that he and agent Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), were being thrown into a web of intrigue evoking such 1970s political thrillers as "Three Days of the Condor," "The Conversation" and "The Parallax View."
"We were all reading the articles that were coming out questioning drone strikes, pre-emptive strikes and civil liberties," said Anthony Russo, co-director with his brother and filmmaking partner, Joe.
"We wanted to put all of that into the film because it would be a contrast to Cap's greatest-generation way of thinking."
Indeed, said Christopher Markus, who with Stephen McFeely wrote both "Captain America" movies and is doing a third.
New to the cast is Robert Redford as a senior S.H.I.E.L.D. official. "You get automatic '70s conspiracy-film gravitas when you hire Robert Redford," said Markus of the legendary star.
Redford is no stranger to the political thriller landscape ("Three Days of the Condor," "All the President's Men").
The role wasn't originally written with him in mind, Markus said, "because that's not the kind of thing you ever imagine is possible: 'Oh, yeah, we'll get Robert Redford.' ... But, realistically, we thought no way. When we found out Redford did have an interest, we rewrote it with him in mind, because that's a whole persona you want to use."
And his iconic continuity from the days of '70s political thrillers hammers home that the surveillance fears of that era have, well, come true. "I'm not naive enough to think that we don't need some of this stuff," McFeely said.


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And thank you again sooooooooooooooo much for your prayers. I am believing for a peaceful, calm birth here at home.
YEAH!!!!!! I have been checking in a couple times a day..just waiting to hear this news!!!!
You are in our prayers...enjoy your beautiful birth..I'm sure it will be all you have hoped for.
Sooooooo excited for you!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures and hear about how great it went! I'll be continuing to think about you!!!!!! :)ReplyDelete
I feel silly, but I am so excited for this. I know we haven't exactly met, but I've been reading through much of your pregnancy, and I cannot wait to hear all about Ivy's birth. I can't imagine how excited you must be right now!ReplyDelete
Yay! Yay! Yay! I'm so excited - I have chills!
here's to a beautiful, peaceful birth experience for you AND Ivy!
Yay! Miss Ivy is coming!!
Praying that you have a peaceful birth!!!ReplyDelete
YAY!!! I am goin over to twitter now!!!ReplyDelete
WOW! So exciting!!!!!!!
I'll be praying for you :)
Oooh! I got goosebumps when I read that! How exciting for you! Best wishes for a smooth, peaceful birthing experience! :o) Can't wait to hear about it!ReplyDelete
Yippy!!!! Can't wait to see pics of little Ivy! I'll be praying for a fabulous birth experience.ReplyDelete
How exciting! Praying for a safe and happy delivery. Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful baby girl.ReplyDelete
Woo hoo! I thought that was rare, water breaking at home? Oh well tuning in!!ReplyDelete
all our best! we are so happy for you, steph!!!ReplyDelete
Awesome awesome!! Praying that it goes well!ReplyDelete
Good luck.. I normally lurk but have been praying excitedly for you and smooth lovely birth!!
go steph!!!! I am soooo excited! I can't believe in this day and age, we are tweeting while in labor! MariaReplyDelete
yay ya ya ya yay!!!!!!ReplyDelete
YaY!!! I know this birth will be a peaceful one for you!
Many hugs and prayers!
I'm praying for a peaceful and comfortable birth of your baby girl, Ivy! I can't wait to see her in person!
Aunt Diane
Ohh! Here you go! Sending prayers your way.ReplyDelete
congratulations!!! praying it all goes smoothly for you.ReplyDelete
Oh, how exciting! I'll say a prayer that everything will go wonderfully!ReplyDelete
Have an easy and good delivery and I cannot WAIT to see pictures of little Ivy!
Oh, yeah! It is finally time. I'm praying for you.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for your family!!! In just a matter of hours, Baby Ivy will be in your arms =) We're hoping, wishing and praying that everything goes well and that you two have the birth experinece you've been praying for.
Best wishes and love!!
Sending big prayers your way!!!ReplyDelete
Oh I am so excited for you Steph!! I pray for a peaceful and wonderful labor and delivery for you and that sweet girl.ReplyDelete
I checked at the right time I see!!! May it be quick and easy! How wonderful!!!ReplyDelete
I am so excited for you!!! I cant wait to see a picture of her!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!ReplyDelete
So exciting! I was just checking in to see if anything was happening. Praying.ReplyDelete
This is great news... will be checking for updates! Lots of love heading your way!!ReplyDelete
I'm so glad I glanced at Google Reader when I pulled up FireFox!!! I guess I will be checking out Twitter now.
Wishing you a lovely butter birth!
I'm sure you will have a safe and beautiful experience!!!!
So excited for you!
Yay! can't wait to hear if baby Ivy has the same birthday has my Ivory!!!ReplyDelete
i've been waiting for this! i'm excited to follow your progress & will pray for a calm and safe arrival. i'm especially intrigued as my own 'due date' is tomorrow and i'm ready to go!ReplyDelete
Woo hoo!
Thinking of you and Ivy tonight!
Yay yay Yay yay!
Sooooo exciting! Sending minimal pain, fast delivery vibes your way :)ReplyDelete
Super excited and thrilled to see your tweet when I got home! Can't wait to see pictures and I am praying for you!ReplyDelete
YAY!!!!! easy labor vibes!! :)
OOOH! I really hope the flood waters receed before anyone need to rush over there! You are in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
WHOA!!! Every time I had a new blog in my reader from you I was all is this THE ONE! And now it is time. :) I will be praying for you! Can't wait to see pictures of your new family member!ReplyDelete
Yay!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you! Ivy will be here SOON! I know you are elated... I remember the feeling so well with my births. You are going to LOVE this homebirth and meeting your new baby girl!ReplyDelete
Sending you the warmest wishes for an easy delivery of a beautiful, healthy girl. (Oh, and following you- ncbartels).ReplyDelete
YAY!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!
Prayers, prayers! Good luck, good luck! :)
YAY! Can't wait....must go see if I can figure out this twitter thing just so I can see what's going on! Praying for you...ReplyDelete
Yay!! Baby's finally getting ready to make her grand appearance!!!ReplyDelete
Here we go!! I have been following your updates on twitter and am excited for the opportunity to join in on such a joyous occasion. I pray for a safe and calm delivery for you and wish Ivy a very Happy Birthday!!ReplyDelete
Wow, the Big Day is finally here! Soon you can say "My daughter and me..", "I took my daughter.." and "My daughter loves..." All the best!ReplyDelete
I've been checking out twitter. The suspense is killing me! :) Glad everything's going well!ReplyDelete
woohoo! I can't wait to meet her :) Prayers & hugsReplyDelete
Woot! Oh Steph!! I'm sure tomorrow when I wake up you'll have your beautiful little one in your arms!
Here's to a peaceful labor!!
Mega hugs and prayers.
You can do this!!
Yay Baby!
I will be thinking about you tonight!
Happy Laboring!
Woohoo! How exciting! My homebirth was my best birth, ever! Praying for you!ReplyDelete
WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! C'mon baby!!!ReplyDelete
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I am excited for you!ReplyDelete
Any time now we'll be seeing her picture for the first time. I know you're going to do so well with this home birth!ReplyDelete
Steph - Praying for you and baby and following your tweets!
Can't wait to "meet" your sweet little love...
Oh wow!! AWESOME!! Keep thinking happy thoughts of that beautiful little girl :)ReplyDelete
I just posted about this! Yay! I can't wait to meet her!ReplyDelete
sounds like it's going great!ReplyDelete
Thinking and praying for you here!
And now I'm blaming you for the flooding....hehe
I'm so excited for you. I have been checking in a lot lately knowing that the time was coming. I am praying for a peaceful and uneventful labor and delivery for you. Most of all I'm praying for a healthy baby, however she decides to get here. I wish I could stay up all night and watch Twitter waiting for news! I'm checking in first thing in the morning!!!ReplyDelete
ooooohhhh exciting! I can't wait to hear about your homebirth. Makes me want to have a baby seeing all your pictures and hearing your getting ready stories. *hugs* Prayers for a beautiful, amazing birth experience.ReplyDelete
Best wishes! You'll be great! Praying for a peaceful and uneventful birth!ReplyDelete
YEAH...YIPPEE!!!!! I can't wait to see a picture of that little angel! You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Remember...just breathe...nice deep breaths. Heehee!
God bless you,
Good luck, you are being followed all over the place! We are all rooting for you and the little baby girl! (or boy) that will be gracing you, I'm sure it's a girl though :)ReplyDelete
We had company over tonight, so I wasn't able to check your blog until now. But I've been thinking about you all night, and had this feeling that you were in labor. I'm praying for you Steph. I'm so happy that you'll be meeting your daughter soon. It's going to be wonderful. Love you!ReplyDelete
Mary, mom to 10
Following you on Twitter and praying always! I hope she arrives before my Ambien kicks in, lol.ReplyDelete
YOU DID IT GIRL!!!!!! WELCOME BABY IVY!!!!! (so glad my Ambien didn't kick in yet...hahahaha!) I'm SOOOO happy for you all!!! *hugs*ReplyDelete
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Congratulations! And welcome baby Ivy =)ReplyDelete
We are all so happy you're here:)
I haven't had internet and I've been missing these last few touching posts from you this weekend. It touches my heart to see all these people here wishing you well, de lurking just to make sure you hear their voice of support. And I know the next post, announcing Ivy's arrival will bring even more love and encouragement.
I can't wait to see you, hug you, meet her, hear all about it. What amazing blessings!
Congrats! Sounds like the home birth went great.ReplyDelete
Congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for you.ReplyDelete
Welcome baby Ivy!!ReplyDelete
Congrats! So happy tp hear the homebirth went well!ReplyDelete
Wonderful! I can't wait to see pics of the new little girl!ReplyDelete
OHMYGOSH! I forgot all about Twitter. I'm outta here! Hope it's all going (gone) well!ReplyDelete


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With organizations becoming increasingly sophisticated with their web analytics initiatives so should management and owners of web analytics. For many companies the question that arises is who is responsible for the web site and analytics. Spurring this introspection is the fact that market research currently shows that Marketing owns web analytics 46% of the time, while traditionally IT owns responsibility of implementing tagging required to populate report data.
Have you ever run into any of the following issues in your web analytics implementation:
- "Where is my data?" or "How is that calculated?"
- Difficulty obtaining budget approvals due to lack of ROI calculations
- "Trial and error" changes. For example, putting in changes, finding out they're wrong, and then having to back them out
- Analytics stalls because business and technology don't know how to communicate their needs
Naturally, there can be a bottleneck when Marketing makes requests for reports or additional functionality especially when only one person manages web analytics. Moreover, there needs to be a discussion on the four pillars of governance: accountability, accessibility, community and uniformity. These pillars address topics such as covering reporting responsibility, ensuring data is accurate, available and standardized, etc.
This is what we call Web Analytics Governance and it is gaining some steam and rightly so. Governance is:
- The management of people, technology, and processes toward a common goal.
- The process of installing, configuring, managing, and utilizing the web analytics platform.
- Encompasses the way in which the business consumes and actions the web analytics data.
- Includes the feedback loop from the business back to the web analytics platform for enhancements or changes.
By establishing a strong governance model companies can eliminate inefficiencies, overlapping of roles, and establish key roles for a successful analytics deployment.
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Pretoria, South Africa: A UNV volunteer has brought together Africa's top musicians for a high-profile campaign connecting the Millennium Development Goals with the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Read article
A vision of a sustainable South Africa by Halima Chande, UNV Programme Officer, Johannesburg
Limpopo Province, South Africa: "We worked hard," said Halima Chande, one of the organizers. "But with work, songs, drama, local dances and a good lunch with drinks, it was not viewed as a social function by the young generation. I was so moved that after establishing almost one acre of orchard, these young people did not feel tired..." Read article
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Five-country cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in SADC
VOSESA has conducted a cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in five southern African countries: Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The study focused on the form and extent of civic service programmes in these countries. Read article19 June 2007
Research Partnerships Build the Service Field in Africa
This research demonstrates how different actors in the South African region are co-operating to address the human development challenges in the five countries - Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The service initiatives reported on contribute to developing knowledge and good practice, and demonstrate the role that service and volunteering can play in promoting the achievement of national social development goals and priorities. Read article


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I think Pres. Obama's speech last night is best summed up by my 13 year old (who truly has a heart of gold). He said, "I feel sorry for Obama." I asked why. He said, "Because he can't seem to do anything right."
That's not only the feeling for this speech, but it seems to be the feelings of the political left and right. When Obama has lost Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, AND Joan Walsh, you know he's in trouble. Oblermann reacted, "I don't sense executive command." Gee, ya think?
Obama's answer seems to be to appoint a czar. Unless that czar is Bobby Jindal, I don't think that is going to work either.
The problem with the oil spill disaster is that Obama is doing everything NOW that he should have done within about a week of the spill. In my opinion, this is simply part of being a rookie. We simply can never again elect someone who lacks experience to the toughest job in the world.
If you read through the Joan Walsh link, you will see that the problem the left has with Obama is that he isn't left enough, fast enough. The problem Obama has is that he is smart enough to know that the country does not want to go that far left. He'd love to, I'm sure. But he doesn't want to commit political suicide. He wants incremental change to the left. The kind no one notices until it's too late and he is long gone as President. He has seen what happens when he goes too fast. A powerful movement called the Tea Party begins to fight back. So he's stuck. Wandering in that place where there are no principles.
My son wasn't being sarcastic. He honestly feels sorry for Obama. You know what? I do too.
Update: Seems Obama has lost that leader in the news, Jon Stewart, as well:
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I'm glad someone on the left has noticed that Pres. Obama is doing the opposite of just about everything he promised the left as candidate Obama. He railed against Bush for wireless wiretapping, rendition, and a host of other things. Yet he kept them all. Nice of Stewart to finally notice.


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Had the 76ers not been eliminated from the playoffs over the weekend, their reward would likely have been swift elimination in the first round, courtesy of the Miami Heat.
They would also be looking at losing this year's first-round pick, which is lottery protected through 2015 as a result of last year's draft-day trade with the Heat that brought them Arnett Moultrie.
Still, with six mostly meaningless games left in the regular season, Sixers coach Doug Collins said the Sixers will not try to lose games to improve the team's chances of acquiring more ping-pong balls in the lottery.


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Dom with Espn Magazine: I'd play number two behind Ozzie anyday and leave the game feeling successfull.
Looking a bit further in this, even the postgames with him but yeah, point is.. Dom being such a sport and having fun with his last finals, by throwing the #2 to ozzie during the group photo, I really love ozzie, but that had to be one of the coolest gestures ever. I suppose I should say, been lurking and looking at the forums for a good while, just not much of a topic starter. I know my depth of redwings love, and share it with quite a few here (been a fan since i was born ) Redings hockey has been a part of my family for longer then I'll ever live, and will live on for more. So sorry if this is my first post (had to address, seeing as some like to abuse new posters so they dont post again.)
Anyways, What yall think about that ? Good gesture? or as my wife says (a MN wild fan) Inappropriate for it, (cup team pic) she says it needs to be more seroius... and I think, then.. if only then, they should be able to come out and be themselves with thier teamates.. Nothing is off limits after a stanley!! as I like to say.
In the end, My question is :
Stanley Cup Champs : Fun or Business ? Where is the line between accomplishment and Respect for the cup ? How would YOU feel if you where on the Cup champs team ? and can we as sports fans expect them to act to much different ?
P.S. Sorry to all fellow fans for not being active on the forums, I'm more of a bar going sports lover, The forums thing is nice and new... much respect for the wings lovers here for holding faith this season even during that little hiccup during reg season, You know who you are
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Most mock drafts from here until draft day will point out what need each team has and what player they should choose. It's conventional thinking.
However, if there's one thing that I've learned about the Detroit Lions' front office over the last few years, it's that they are anything but conventional. Other than Matthew Stafford and Ndamukong Suh, each pick since has been a head scratcher.
But, upon further review, each head scratch is followed by an overwhelming "Ahaaaaa." The following are a list of possible "Ahaaaaa" picks in the upcoming draft. I don't expect any of them to actually happen but, then again, I've come to expect the unexpected from this Lions front office.


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CRESSON - As a congressional deadline loomed, Keith Newlin hoped it won't be 1995 all over again.
Sixteen years ago, a federal budget impasse shutdown all "nonessential" government, including the nation's parks like the Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic site, Johnstown Flood Memorial National Memorial and others for a total of 25 days.
"I'm pretty confident that won't happen again," he said Friday, with just hours left in the government business day to stop a shutdown. "Hopefully, we'll get through this and avoid [a shutdown]. But I'm just listening and waiting like everyone else right now."
Newlin, director for the Western Region parks in Pennsylvania, which include the Flight 93 Memorial at Shanksville, said gates, offices and other park buildings would close immediately if it happens.
A bare-bones staff would remain at the park for patrols and safety.
"But there couldn't be meetings, events - any of that," Newlin added, noting scheduled school tours would be canceled.
Across the region, few other agencies will be impacted.
U.S. Post Offices would remain open. And federal prisons, like the Federal Correctional Institution at Loretto, will stay busy.
The Van Zandt VA Medical Center and its community outpatient clinics also will remain open for services, center spokeswoman Andrea Young said.
The U.S. District Court's office in downtown Johnstown also will be open - for the time being. Office staff confirmed Friday that judiciary funds are set aside to keep federal courts open for two weeks if a shutdown occurs.
The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark site, which opened April 1 for another season, will not be affected if the federal government shuts down for lack of a budget.
"We are a national historic landmark, but not a national park," said Sherry McCarthy, marketing director for the Railroaders Memorial Museum that manages the Horseshoe Curve site.
Federal leaders worked late into the night Thursday on budget talks and it continued Friday.
Congressional leaders told The Associated Press that funding for several social issues, including a Republican planned $38 million cut to Planned Parenthood, had the parties deadlocked as of early Friday afternoon.


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The magazine looked at cities across the country to see which ones had easiest time to find entertainment by foot, as well as conditions of walking paths to determine the top 25 list.
Jersey City was beat out by Cambridge, Mass and New York City in the magazine's ranking. Besides Jersey City, Paterson and Newark were listed as seventh and tenth, respectively.
Some Jersey City residents, who were enjoying the nice weather this afternoon, said to take the ranking "with a grain of salt."
"This area is gorgeous," said Stacy Leiman, who was out for a jog with her boyfriend, Derek Cansen. "I would walk around this waterfront for hours. But as soon as you leave here, some places get a little shady."
She said that walking around Grove Street and Newport is also a treat, with restaurants and bars that are easily accessible. But lumping all of Jersey City together in a "happy walking town is a bit naive."
Jordan Spurloch, who said he goes for a run in Liberty State Park every day after work, said the park was a selling attraction for why he moved to Jersey City, and said the city has ample amount of opportunity for walkers.
He said that most attractions that he goes to are walkable from a public transportation hub, and that driving is becoming increasingly more difficult, which should be the final push to get people to trade in their "cars for sneakers."
"More should take advantage of how easily-walkable the city is," he said.


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Cedariville University lost to Central State on Feb. 1, 84-69. That's pretty remarkable considering the home team had hundreds of superheroes in the crowd.
Welcome to "Superhero Night" at Cedarville, where a reported 463 fans of 2,091 in attendance showed up in costume. Here's a look at the unique night from this Division II program.
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— Olivia Moore (@livvv_10) February 2, 2014
Throw in some Powerpuff Girls too for #SuperHero night! @sararogers1220 @cjvandyck @faxon12 #CUJackets pic.twitter.com/ctzowef9JQ
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Super Hero night @CUJackets. Team White with a strong showing! #PowerRangers #Batman #BlackWidow pic.twitter.com/4J9ARJgzM3
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An Iowa high school wrestler forfeited his chance to become a state champion when he refused to compete against a female contender in the state tournament.
Home-schooled sophomore Joel Northrup (35-4) said his decision to default on his match with Cassy Herkelman (20-13) was based on his conscience and his faith.
"As a matter of conscience and my faith, I do not believe it is appropriate for a boy to engage a girl in this manner," Northrup said in a statement released Thursday by Scott Mahmens, athletics director at Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa.
"It is unfortunate that I have been placed in a situation not seen in most other high school sports in Iowa," the teen added.
Jamie Northrup, the boy's father, is a Pentecostal minister. He said the family knew ahead of time who his son would be wrestling against and left the decision up to him.
"There's certainly no scriptures that address this and nothing doctrinal or church based," the elder Northrup said. "I just believe this is a principled decision."
"Joel believes, based on his conscience and faith, that girls should be treated with dignity and respect--taking nothing away from those two female athletes -- but wrestling is a combat sport," he explained.
Joel Northrup will be allowed to compete in consolation rounds, giving him a chance for a third place win.
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hiya new poster here. dont many interrail trips before but never into Eastern Europe.
i am going to meet my family out on holiday in turkey, but i hate sitting by a pool, so ive decided to go completely overland from Birmingham to Fethiye on the Med coast in southern Turkey.
anyway, to my question.
at a website there is a section for travelling from budapest to bucharest it suggests that it is £91 when bought in the UK, but considerably cheaper when bought at the station(60 euros).
the same is true for travelling from bucharest to istanbul (£76 in the UK and 45 euros when bought at the station)
prices without a rail pass, as i dont really need one
what would you advise i do, would it be worthwhile waiting till i get there to buy the tickets for the sleepers or shall i get them in the UK? as im not too sure what Hungarian and Romanian train stations are like.
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Disappointed in those local columnists who saw fit to "borrow" other people's ideas.
Disappointed in ourselves, as well. In both cases of plagiarism uncovered among our columnists so far, it was outside sources who discovered the breaches of trust, the violations of honesty. We should have been more vigilant ourselves.
Once again, we find ourselves apologizing to our readers.
The role of community newspapers in providing a public forum is one we hold dear.
It is our duty - and we consider it our honor - to air public issues publicly in our opinion pages, to seek ideas and opinions from all sides and publish those ideas and opinions, so that together we can shape a better Santa Clarita Valley. We certainly don't agree with everything we publish, but it is our honor to publish it.
There is no place in this public forum for hijacked rhetoric, for purloined thoughts or unoriginal, rehashed concepts.
Apparently, it would be in everyone's best interest to pause here and define "plagiarism." Put simply, plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. It is stealing other people's ideas - not just their words, but their thoughts - and passing those off as one's own.
Plagiarism is often known as copyright infringement in the world of professional creativity. The music and filmmaking industries take plagiarism very seriously. If the melody of your new tune sounds too much like one that has been heard before, you could be sued for copyright infringement. If your storyline is too much like a script that passed over your desk a few years ago, you could be sued.
In the world of writing, there are academically tested, accepted methods of expressing other people's ideas - and giving credit where credit is due.
In newspapers we use what's called informal attribution. One need only to note: "An essay by so-and-so says this ..." - reminding the reader of the attribution frequently and quoting the author when appropriate - and one has given credit and avoided plagiarism.
Some of our writers have not always done that.
Consequently, we are taking the following actions:
n We have deleted from our Web site every column written by columnists who have been proven to plagiarize.
n Effective immediately, we are suspending local columns for a week while we overhaul our opinion page protocols and build a system to guard against plagiarism.
n We will take other necessary actions to ensure we offer our readers an honest, fair exchange of ideas on our opinion pages every day.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, it will be our pleasure to resume publishing our local columnists, along with a follow-up editorial informing our readers of the measures we have agreed upon to ensure honesty in the future.
At the same time, we are concerned with painting all our columnists with the same brush, so to speak. We believe most of our columnists labor hard to express their ideas in return only for the pleasure of sharing those thoughts with our readers.
We do not pay them for their labors, and in return we expect thoughtful, original, well-written and attributed articles.
We have no reason to question their dedication. We appreciate their honesty.
That honesty is something we will, to the best of our ability, ensure in the future.


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What materials did you use? Silk dupionni top; cotton backing and batting; silk and acrylic and Bottom Line threads
What are you most proud of? It turned out better than I anticipated. It was fun, too, I didn't think I was going to enjoy this type of quilting and I did. Then again, what's not to like about any aspect of quilting? ;-)
What advice would you give someone starting this project? I used a pink clay pencil type marker and the marks didn't come out with brushing. So I had to wash it, which took away a lot of the luster and pouf of the silk. It looked a lot better before washing, so I'm disappointed about that. But had to get rid of the marks, of course. So if I did another using silk dupionni I'd figure a marking tool that didn't require washing the finished pieced to remove marks. Also, I would not recommend picking out scribble stitches in the middle of your project, it requires a lot of experience to handle that stretched-out and puckered fabric and get it back together.
Thank you. This is a wonderful little quilt and the set of photos so informative.
Great job! I never would have unpicked the scribbling so well done for persevering. It's lovely.
Thanks! I added a photo of the quilt in progress, with the variegated thread as background scribble-stitching. You can see, too, how much more sheen and pouf there was to the piece before washing. Not necessarily "good" or "bad" in the absolute, just different effects, good information.
It's really gorgeous, well done!
I'll be able to comment as soon as I pick my jaw up off the floor. That may take some time considering how totally gorgeous this is.
LOL! Thanks for your kind words.
Das ist wunderschn, beautifull!


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