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Growing up is no simple process in a world of confused parents, overworked teachers, hard-boiled law enforcement officers, maudlin social workers and others who, in their own struggles with insecurities and frustrations, sit in judgment on child conduct. No one familiar with the basic human impulses and strivings toward successful maturity can ignore the multitude of
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Dear Abby: While volunteering last year with a moms' group, I met a woman I'll call "Beverly." We worked on a project together and that was the last I saw of her. I heard she recently lost her daughter in a terrible accident. Our group rallied around her to provide meals for her family. At that time I asked the volunteer chairwoman about taking a meal to Beverly. The chairwoman didn't respond until a couple of weeks later.
Now I'm wondering if I should still take a meal over there. How long should a family who has suffered a loss receive meals? I want to be a comfort, but I don't know them that well.
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Dear Unsure: When a death happens, people often rush to console the grieving family. More help is offered than can be accepted in the weeks that follow, and then people drift away. It is not too late to offer Beverly and her family a home-cooked meal. Call her, make the offer, and I'm sure it will be gratefully accepted.
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Dear Abby: Every year we go to my brother's home for Thanksgiving. His wife, "Kelly," is a vegetarian. She will not eat meat and forces all of her guests to follow her strict diet, so every year we are forced to eat tofu turkey. I brought up the idea of possibly having both a tofu turkey and a regular turkey, but that made my sister-in-law extremely angry.
I love my brother very much and would hate to compromise our relationship, but every year this causes a fuss at Thanksgiving, and I'd like to avoid it this year. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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A new study was published yesterday (December 7th) in the newest issue of Journal of the American Medical Association which shows that steroids given as early as 23 weeks can help boost survival of micro-preemies – reducing the risk of death and important developmental issues.
Current guidelines for administering steroids to women at risk of preterm delivery are given if they are between 24-34 weeks of pregnancy. No recommendations are given for women who present with signs of preterm labor before 24 weeks.
Prenatal or antenatal Steroids help the infants' lungs develop and this increases survival rates and lowers their risk of brain injury. The new study published provides evidence of the need for new recommendations.
Study author Dr. Wally Carlo, director of the division of neonatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said that in the absence of clear guidelines, standard practice varies widely. In the study, around 40% of women who showed signs of preterm labor at 23 weeks were not treated with steroids.
The study looked at about 10,500 infants born at 23 different medical centers between January 1993 and January 2008 at 22 to 25 weeks. The study compared infants who received prenatal steroids to those who had not and neurological exams were preformed on more then 4900 of the surviving infants between 18-22 months after their original due dates.
The study showed that when steriods were given to mothers during their 22nd-23rd week of pregnancy, the risk of death in their infant decreased by more then 33 % and the risk of neurodevelopmental delays dropped by more then 20 %. The treatment worked across many subgroups of women, Carlo said. "Even one dose may have important effects," he added.
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Kanako looked a bit overwhelmed by the event. Mao was calm and her own self when she participated in senior nationals as a 15 yr old (she was aiming to land 2 3As and she did). But Kanako looked like a little guest here. Yet, it was great she still did what she did and placed as high as possible (just after Miki).
Edit: On a more thread related note, I noticed that as Mao was heading toward the Kiss and Cry and getting gifts from her fans after her LP, just as she was getting a gift from a fan, someone threw a stuff toy that hit the fan giving the gift on the back of head. Luckily I don't think the fan was injured so I had to laugh. Another thing was that someone gave her something in a Lego bag. I had no idea that Mao like building Legos. Maybe it calms her mind... she dropped on the way to the Kiss and Cry, though.
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I also was surprised when Kanako apparently set-up the start of her program in the wrong spot. She took these cute little sideway hops to get to a better spot. The crowd noticed and let out polite laughter which Kanako responded to with a look over her shoulder and a smile of her own.
I have heard about Kanako but this was the first time I saw her skate.
I think she is just the most charming personality and a really terrific young skater.
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I met Kanako the past year in Madrid's JGP where I was a volunteer, and I couldn't help falling in love with her. She's such a cute girl inside and outside the rink, always with a smile, and you can feel how she enjoys with FS
I am with you Spun and since Medusa tipped me off about Akiko I have become a big fan of her skating.
I like watching Akiko and particularly like the way she smiles at her coach right before she skates out to center ice to start her programs. I think there is something very endearing about her and find it easy to cheer for her.
The truth is I like all skaters and only make fun of Plushy - but I think it is really the "Plushybots" I am fooling with - since I have admired Plushy for years. He is just like Evan in many ways. Not the most elegant skater but a really strong competitor who skates so well under pressure.
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I heard that Mao's coach didn't come to her Nationals because she was busy with Russian Nationals. In my opinion, she really shouldn't keep a coach who doesn't come to support her at big events.
[QUOTE=Tinymavy15;444022]Kanako spent the whole season on the junior circut where Mao had competed in the Senior GP, won a silver and a gold, and won the GPF in the the months before her first senior nationals. I think she had very god reason to be confident![/QUOT
it's not a big problem,but actually Mao's first senior national was 2002, when she was a novice skater.then she did 3F-3Lo-3T(3Twas a little under-roated though)
3A(clearly under-roated) amazing jump layout! she won 7th. In 2003,she did 3Lz-3Lo(perfect for me),4S and 3A. she was 8th this time. of course she competed as a one senior skater from 2005.
i remember japan nationals in 2005 was hot competetion,too! i thought kanako is like mao in 2005.mao seemed to enjoy skating at that time and kanako seems to.
by the way,mao wants to attempt second jump as 3A-2T from interview.my thought is she should put 2A-3T and 3-3.


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The book is an exhaustive review of the subject of generalized muscular flabbiness in infancy and childhood, with special reference to the well-defined syndrome, Werdnig-Hoffmann infantile progressive muscular atrophy, to the more heterogeneous group that, in the author's opinion, falls into the category of amyotonia congenita (Oppenheim's disease), and to the rarer examples of what appears to be muscular dystrophy. The first chapter is a review of the literature, following which the writer presents a survey of 131 Danish cases in which these diagnoses, or equivalent ones, had been recently made in various clinics.
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The thing is, how many people here are actually calling for the firing of Ken Holland? It's been what, maybe 4 people? I'm not even sure because I think the jokes being made about people saying fire holland probably outnumber the people actually saying it by ten to one.
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Tripe? Did I hit a nerve or something?
Listen, I am all about hearing other's opinions. Where I take exception, is when those opinions get to the extent of calling for the firing of someone (Ken Holland), who has been able to keep this franchise more competitive than any other. Has he done a perfect job? No. But the general consensus (at least from those in the league) seems to be he is one of the best GMs in the league. I guess I am so appreciative of what I have observed (as a life-long Red Wings fan), over the past two decades, the complete lack of respect comes across as simply ludicrous. As Red Wing fans, we have witnessed one of the best runs of success, in modern sports history (am I wrong here professor?). Yet a lot of people here seem to have absolutely no appreciation for that. Can we at least let actual failure materialize, before we organize the Ken Holland lynch mob? Maybe I am drinking the kool-aid. Mmmm… now that's f---in good. Or maybe, it is because I had a front row seat for the Red Wings of the 70's and that has given me a little different perspective on where this franchise currently sits. God forbid the day this franchise is forced to go into a real rebuilding period. I suppose then we will see who the bandwagon fans are. Buddy! I'm not your friend pal!
It's not opposing opinions that drive me crazy. But the lack of respect and completely unrealistic expectations kind of rub me the wrong way. How is that for tripe?
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WASHINGTON - An ancient Roman sculpture portraying a warrior just before his death is visiting Washington on its first trip outside of Italy in more than 200 years.
"The Dying Gaul" went on display last month at the National Gallery of Art and will be there through March 16. The sculpture dates to the first or second centuries A.D.
Gallery Director Earl A. Powell III says it is a masterpiece in art history. He says it's an image of a conquered enemy, representing courage in defeat.
"The Dying Gaul" was found in a Roman garden, unearthed between 1621 and 1623. It became famous, and monarchs in Spain and France commissioned copies.
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NEW YORK - Bebe Neuwirth is going back to a familiar place on Broadway, but she's making a little razzle-dazzle history along the way.
Producers said the Emmy- and Tony-winning former star of TV's "Cheers" will return to the Ambassador Theatre stage in "Chicago" but this time to play Matron "Mama" Morton. She starts Jan. 14 and ends her eight-week run March 9.
Neuwirth won the Tony Award in 1997 for her portrayal of jazz-age killer Velma Kelly in the show and then returned 10 years later as merry murderess Roxie Hart. 0Neuwirth will be making history as the first actress to play all three female principal parts.
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NEW YORK - Al Pacino, Carl Reiner and Regis Philbin are among dozens of Bronx natives who will share childhood memories for a book.
Henry Holt and Co. announced that it had acquired "Just Kids From the Bronx," scheduled for release in February 2015. "Just Kids" was compiled by Arlene Alda, author of 15 children's books and the wife of actor Alan Alda. Any profits earned by her will be contributed to children's charities in the Bronx.
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NEW YORK - Selected transcripts and audio of Richard Nixon's Oval Office conversations will be published in book form in August, the 40th anniversary of Nixon's resignation from the presidency.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced that "The Nixon Tapes" will feature the first transcriptions of Nixon and his aides discussing subjects ranging from Vietnam to Nixon's 1972 re-election campaign.
The country first learned that the tapes existed during Senate hearings in 1973 that looked into the growing Watergate scandal, which eventually led to Nixon's departure.
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After a pitiful Friday performance by Texas Tech, the Red Raiders came back and nearly won a crucial road series against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
To reference former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green, Texas Tech had the Cowboys beaten and the Red Raiders let Oklahoma State off the hook. With a 2-0 lead in the seventh inning, starting pitcher Chris Sadberry allowed a single and was pulled from the ballgame. Sadberry was his usual self pitching a wonderful ballgame and allowing his defense to make the necessary plays it needed to.
Once Sadberry left the game, head coach Tim Tadlock decided to go with a freshman right hander named Ryan Moseley. A pair of freshman pitchers have done a remarkable job this season. On multiple occasions, Moseley has slammed the door on opponents and Dylan Dusek consistently looks well in midweek games. An experienced left hander by the name of Jonny Drozd was left in the bullpen in favor of Moseley. This shows two things.
Tadlock is not afraid to use freshman when he believes they are ready to play. The second thing it shows is Tadlock wanted a right hander in the ballgame with two righties and a switch hitter as the next three batters.
Moseley had a breakdown.
Every bullpen lets the team down at some point during the long season. Every function of the game has let downs. The offense continues to struggle on Friday nights. Although the starting pitching has done well, there have been a few games where Dominic Moreno got lit up.
Sadberry does not have a perfect record either. The point is, it's baseball and the relief pitching is consistently stellar. For example, even after Moseley did not record an out Sunday, his ERA is still 2.16. Not a nice ERA for a relief pitcher, but he's a freshman who prior to Sunday gave up 3 earned runs in 25 innings through 13 appearances. Moseley earned the chance to pitch in a pressure-filled moment during a crucial ballgame. He did not succeed, but the most successful people in the world learn from their mistakes and rebound.
Moseley is not the only pitcher who had a bad game. The entire bullpen collapsed. Experienced pitchers Jonny Drozd, Dominic Moreno and Cameron Smith allowed at least one more earned run than innings pitched.
The loss certainly hurts the Red Raiders, but there's still a lot of baseball to be played and Texas Tech is 5-7 after opening conference play with three of their first conference series out of the way being on the road. This Texas Tech team is not expected to win the Big 12 regular season title. With the exception of the Red Raider faithful and the members of the actual team, Tech was not expected to make an NCAA regional.
According to College Baseball Daily, six of the nine teams in the Big 12 Conference are slated to make a regional appearance including the two teams, Kansas and Texas Tech, picked to finish at the bottom of the conference.
The Red Raiders continue to do well at home where three of their next four conference series are played and the next seven games overall. With ten more home games in the month of April, it is almost certain Texas Tech will reach the milestone of 1,000 home victories this month. The team once known as the Matadors is at 993 home victories after the 19-2 demolition of Abilene Christian. Win three more and the Red Raiders are guaranteed at least a .500 record in the regular season.
Sadberry receives my pitcher of the week award. He did everything he could except finish the ballgame. It is a starter's job to keep the team in the game by the time they leave, with a quality start. Sadberry left with a shutout in-tact during a 2-0 ball game in the bottom of the seventh inning. Tech should have won the series.
It would be easy for me to give player of the week honors to Adam Kirsch. Blasting three extra base hits in single game, including two home runs with six RBIs and three runs, is never a bad day. However, Kirsch did not produce a hit in any other game during the week and left three crucial runs on base Sunday. Tyler Neslony gets the honors. Neslony, who recently returned from an injury, finished 7-for-13 in the Oklahoma State series and did not strand a single runner on base. The Corpus Christi Calallen product did not just produce three hits Sunday, he produced the first hit and the first run. Two of his three Sunday hits ended up as doubles and he was stranded both times after launching the two-baggers.
With Texas Tech in front of Kansas State and the Wildcats putting on a dismal performance this season, the Red Raiders are in a must-win series this weekend. Let's reiterate the fact it has been a full decade since Texas Tech played in a regional.
Juries like to look at the history of those placed on trial and Tech's recent history is an easy one to give a guilty charge to. The Red Raiders must kick down the door. The Wildcats are currently in last place and have played six conference games.
Kansas State, picked to win the regular season title, dropped a home series to Kansas, the team picked to finish last. The Wildcats were outscored on the road 22-11 against Oklahoma. The Sooners scored 11 runs in each of the first two game of the series. Kansas State does not fare well on the road or against decent competition. The Wildcats started the season in California, known as a top-notch baseball state, and left the golden state with a 1-7 record while allowing a minimum of three runs in each of the eight games.
With a 19-13 record including a 3-1 record against teams in the transition period from Division 2 to Division 1, this team is just plain ugly.
The Wildcats will probably place consistent Friday starter Levi MaVorhis on the rubber to start the series. MaVorhis (4-3, 2.75 ERA) is coming off a 10-0 complete game shutout against Kansas, the only victory of the series. This performance comes after he was lit up with an early exit (fewer than six innings) against Creighton and Oklahoma. Jared Moore (5-2, 4.43 ERA) is more than likely to get the start Saturday. Moore has allowed eight earned runs in two conference appearances and has yet to make it through six innings in a conference matchup.
Sunday is probably the Wildcats best bet. Nate Griep (3-1, 1.79 ERA) has tossed three consecutive quality starts including a 5-0 complete game shutout to salvage the Wildcats' series on the road against Oklahoma. In his two conference starts, Kansas State is 1-1 outscoring opponents 6-2.
While the Wildcats have not lived up to the hype of their preseason first place crowning, Tech cannot afford to take it easy this series. A sweep would be impressive for the Red Raiders, but Texas Tech must win this series and leave no doubt in the minds of the selection committee they deserve to be in a regional. Tech has dropped a road series to one of the three Big 12 Conference teams on the outside looking in, they must step on the throat of the two others and Kansas State is one of those.
First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday at Rip Griffin Park.
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I have moved from my house to a rented condo so I had to leave my built in pull up bar behind. Now I'm in a place where my primary concern is getting one that doesn't wreck the paint around the doorframe. (I obviously can't attach anything to the structure so I'm left with the portable type.)
A bit of Googling and Amazon hunting shows that there are bunches of them out there. Some swear in the advert that they won't scratch the walls and then customer feedback says that they do.
So who should I believe? My fellow Groks, of course.
Doesn't have to be fancy, just functional and non-damaging to doorways.


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Mom passed this recipe on to me— much to my husband's delight! We like to take the flavorful nuts to all sorts of gatherings, from fancy holiday affairs to casual luncheons.
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 3 cups whole unblanched almonds, toasted and cooled
- In a bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Add garlic powder, celery salt, salt and liquid smoke; stir until blended. Add almonds and stir until well coated. Evenly spread almonds in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 cups.
Originally published as Homemade Smoked Almonds in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1999, p21
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FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- The four Flushing Township board members were able to save their jobs on Tuesday night.
According to Supervisor Don Schwieman, the effort failed. He did not have numbers.
The recall was mainly about the four's decision to layoff one police officer, which in turn laid off the three part-timers because of contract rules.
Flushing Township Police Sgt. Brian Fairchild has said the department's resources have been taxed with some officers working as long as 17-hour days, something he called a danger to the officers and the community.
The four have remained steadfast while facing recall and criticism, saying the police department was losing money and needed to be downsized in order to be fiscally responsible.
Language also called into question the four's competence, and in some cases, their character.
It went after Gardner and Minaudo for proposing to eliminate the $4,000 budget for the senior citizen center van, causing the township to lose out on county senior millage money.
Neither proposal ever went to a vote, but recall organizers say these are examples of a lack of understanding of township issues. Both said the idea of dropping the van expense when he learned the township would lose out on the county millage money.
The language was harshest against Noecker, claiming he paid bills late and threatening Supervisor Don Schwieman with bodily harm.
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A 67-year-old woman came to the emergency department with worsening epigastric pain, bilious emesis, and obstipation during the previous 3 days. She denied having had similar symptoms in the past. She was otherwise healthy and had no history of previous abdominal operations. Physical examination revealed a soft, distended abdomen with mild epigastric tenderness. No abdominal wall hernias were noted. Laboratory studies showed leukocytosis (white blood cell count, 26.4/μL [to convert to ×109/L, multiply by 0.001]). Abdominal radiographs were significant for gastric dilatation only. Findings from computed tomography of the abdomen were suggestive of an internal hernia (Figure 1). After intravenous fluid resuscitation and nasogastric tube decompression, the patient underwent laparoscopic exploration. An internal hernia was diagnosed and repaired laparoscopically (Figure 2).
Abdominal computed tomography demonstrated gastric and duodenal dilatation and a saclike cluster of small-bowel loops interposed between the stomach and the pancreatic tail. The distal small bowel and colon were decompressed.
Intraoperative view of the internal hernia orifice lateral to the duodenojejunal flexure after reduction of 90 cm of viable herniated jejunum.
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Sacramento police arrested a man suspected of burglary after the resident entered his home and smelled a bad odor coming from his house.
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|Ballet dancers Yekaterina Kondaurova, Oxana Skorik, Kim Kimin and Timur Askerov have been nominated for and received several prestigious awards.
A Mariinsky Ballet Company trainee, twenty-year-old student of the Korean National University Kim Kimin won Grand Prix at two international competitions. The dancer took the top award at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), a major competition for young dancers held in New York between 22 and 26 April. At the Russian ARABESQUE competition which took place at the Tchaikovsky Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in Perm between 1 and 15 April and which is open to foreign students, Kim Kimin was awarded the Grand Prix named after the outstanding Russian ballerina Yekaterina Maximova. In an interview for Perm TV the dancer stated that he has "been interested in Russian ballet since childhood," "has watched over and over many video recordings of performances by famous Soviet dancers" and, as well as technique, he is also interested in the history of ballet.
On International Dance Day on 29 April at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre in Moscow, Ballet magazine presented the Spirit of Dance award to leading Mariinsky Theatre soloist Yekaterina Kondaurova, while nominees in the category "Rising Star" for 2012 included young dancers Oxana Skorik and Timur Askerov.


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November 8, 1999
Editorialists in a number of geographic regions examined the 25-day-old rule of General Pervez Musharraf in an effort to determine the directions Pakistan might take under military rule. By far the bulk of the commentary emanated from Pakistan, where the media offered expressions of support for the Musharraf regime coupled with calls for a return to democracy, and neighboring India, whose papers viewed with alarm the installation of "the latest military dictator" to serve as head of Pakistan. Elsewhere, most observers were disturbed by Mr. Musharraf's "surprise coup." These writers focused on Pakistan's possession of nuclear weapons and its alleged role as the "home of Islamic extremists and terrorists" as cause to worry about the "stability" of the subcontinent. This group, which stood staunchly in favor of a return to democratic rule in Pakistan, also feared that democracy for that country would be "postponed indefinitely." Some, however, such as London's conservative Times, found good reason to accept Mr. Musharraf's "reluctance" to give a "timetable for relinquishing the...power he now holds," saying: "There seems to have been no dark-glasses-and-jackboots excess so far.... General Musharraf shows every sign of being sincere about cleaning up the mess that his predecessors made of Pakistan's democracy." Following are highlights in the commentary:
VIEWS FROM PAKISTAN: Pakistani dailies registered mostly positive assessments of General Musharraf as a "reluctant coup-maker" who "seemed determined to govern the country not by the law of the jungle but by the law of civilized people." Lahore's center-right Nation and others praised his appointments to the governing National Security Council, depicting the members as "persons with a liberal outlook...[who could] facilitate the new regime's ability to communicate with the outside world." A substantial body of commentary, however, sounded the theme that democracy remains "the best hope for Pakistan" and voiced disappointment that the holding of a public referendum "seems to have been put on the back burner for the time being." Articulating this view, second-largest, Urdu-language Nawa-e-Waqt contended: "The general must not take the public's disappointment with former governments to mean that the people do not favor democracy or that they want the military to share power."
WARNINGS FROM INDIA, 'EVERY POSSIBILITY OF WAR WITH PAKISTAN': Following the most recent outbreak of violence in Kashmir, where guerrillas attacked the regional headquarters of the India army late last week, Indian pundits were convinced that the "main objective" of General Musharraf's regime might "well be to give even more support to...[anti-India] terrorists" and that "India must be ready for war" with its neighbor. The centrist Times of India and others argued that India must engage the U.S. and other countries, such as Russia, China, Iran and the Gulf states, in "dealing with schizophrenic Pakistan."
U.S.' DILEMMA: Many analysts outlined what they saw as the U.S.' "dilemma" in dealing with the new ruler in Islamabad, saying that Washington had to walk a fine line between "not wanting to send a message that it condones military takeovers" and not wishing to alienate a country "that openly boasts nuclear technology."
EDITOR: Kathleen J. Brahney
This survey is based on 64 reports from 16 countries, October 18 - November 7. Editorial excerpts are grouped by region; editorials from each country are listed from the most recent date.
PAKISTAN: "Turning Around Sagging Relations"
Hassain Ali Shahzeb maintained in the centrist News (11/7): "The United States and the Western world...cannot openly endorse military takeovers, no matter how popular they might be because it will send the wrong signals.... It would be a negation of a standing policy.... In a symbolic rejection of the military rule, the U.S. government has excluded Pakistan from President Clinton's proposed visit to the region next year. This is a significant development and it will have long-term negative effects for the normalization of relations between the United States and Pakistan."
"Now To Work"
The centrist News urged (11/6): "Now that the federal team is almost complete, it should get to work at once. The critical task of national rebuilding must begin in real earnest to soothe the skeptics and silence the critics."
"Half Empty, Half Full"
Ikram Sehgal penned this op-ed piece in the center-right Nation (11/6): "Great hope has been vested by the broad masses of the people of Pakistan in the military regime, a 'soft' martial law without its usual teeth never before seen in this country and one dare say, in recent history. The aspirations aroused in the people are scary, the military rulers will have to rise above themselves to ensure that the great expectations of the masses are not frustrated.... Whatever time frame is set out, whether three, four or even five years down the road, the referendum on military rule should be part of the ultimate transition electoral process."
"Musharraf And The Demands Of Democracy"
Second largest, Urdu-language Nawa-e-Waqt emphasized (11/6): "The general must not take the public's disappointment with former governments to mean that the people do not favor democracy or that they want the military to share power. The people want a clean, effective democratic government that can solve their basic problems, and strengthen the country's defense and economy."
"Referendum Put On Back Burner"
An op-ed column by Tariq Butt in the center-right Nation noted (11/5): "The idea of holding a public referendum proposed by some political parties, but rejected by major political forces, seems to have been put on the back burner at least for the time being."
"India's Losing Battle"
An editorial in the centrist national News judged (11/5): "Things are quickly heading towards an uncontrollable situation and it may not be long before history repeats itself and 1990 is re-enacted.... The people of Kashmir are committed to carry on their struggle until they win their right to self-determination."
"The Fog Will Take Time To Clear"
The center-right Nation front-paged this commentary (11/4): "Musharraf was not the tense, grim-faced commando-jacket-clad general that he was on the night of the coup. He came across as a banter-savoring charming man at ease with the limelight, confident enough to face the press alone. To keen observers Musharraf's much-awaited first press conference...this makes it obvious he is fully in command of things.... His refusal to set a deadline for the completion of his National Clean-Up Operation can be justified on the grounds that the issues...are complicated and time-consuming.... But the other side could be that if it is successful, it could become the basis for a new experiment for governing the country. Something that is in part representative and in part controlled, or which is a fully representative system but which functions under the hawk-eye of the Armed Forces of Pakistan under a new constitutional arrangement."
"Important But Sensitive"
The centrist News declared (11/4): "Strengthening the federation through devolution of powers to the provinces and, from there to the district and local levels is a priority item on the chief executive's agenda. It is an ironic comment on Pakistan's predicament that this important issue should be espoused by a non-elected regime as a consequence of an elected government's craving to snatch powers from the provinces."
"Military Rule"
Shahwar Junaid indicated in the center-right Nation (11/4): "Mid-level politicians and technocrats appear to be hedging their bets in the hope of being accommodated in the new setup in the future. Many of them espouse the cause of democracy before representatives of foreign media in order to remain acceptable to the international community, but are furiously lobbying for positions: apparently they expect the present power brokers to endure one way or another."
"Inordinate Calls"
An editorial in the Peshawar-based independent Frontier Post intoned (11/4): "Since General Musharraf seems determined to govern the country not by the law of jungle but by the law of civilized people, it would be unwise to push him to act otherwise. In any case, the priorities of the masses are not what are those of these hopefuls impatiently waiting in the wings.... General Musharraf's reform sword is as much, if not more, important as is his accountability axe."
"Selecting A Dream Team On Merit"
A news analysis by Iram Sehgal in the center-right Nation held (10/29): "In the matter of changes in the army, the chief executive has shown surefootedness in making promotions and appointments which have been nothing short of brilliant.... In his moves in the civilian sphere, he has also done very well, except that in a couple of places he seems to have compromised in the sense that the appointees may be good in their relative fields but below the expectations of public perception which expected a higher quality.... All the governors are men of good standing that reflect the will of the military regime to provide the citizens of Pakistan with an administration that is fair and just."
"Moment Of Truth"
The centrist News indicated (10/29): "It is axiomatic that the economy is the make-or-break issue for the new government--indeed for the country....
"With a military government bracing to back what will hopeful be wide-ranging reforms, the country's economic managers can no longer afford to be faint-hearted. The bottom line for them and for the country is: Reform or perish."
"A Cautious Beginning"
Syed Talat Hussain opined in the center-right Nation (10/27): "The first batch of members for the National Security Council and the cabinet...are well accomplished experts in their respective fields. Further, they are all persons with a liberal outlook on life, have vast exposure to the West and know how that system works. Most of them are internationally known and are well connected...whether in banking or in the social sector. This may facilitate the new regime's ability to communicate with the outside world to which a deliberate indication is being given that the present set-up will be anything but conservative and right-wing."
"NSC And The Cabinet"
The center-right Nation maintained (10/27): "The piecemeal announcement of the cabinet...leaves an air of uncertainty which is not consistent with the new regime's aim of creating an image of efficiency.... Also, since there is now no parliament to answer to, the chief executive must evolve a mechanism to make NSC-cabinet decisions transparent. Some other priorities also need to be kept in mind. Included in these are some form of a political agenda leading to a return to a democratic set-up within a given time frame."
"Top Appointments"
An editorial in the Peshawar-based, independent Frontier Post judged (10/27): "[The members of the new NSC have] all the freedom and independence to take bold and unpopular decisions.... But their biggest disadvantage is that they have to take all those unpalatable decisions that their predecessors should have taken, but didn't, to keep the people set on the path of national cohesion, socio-economic progress and democratic order. Understandably, not all these steps may go down well with the masses. But much of the sting from this imminent public backlash can be avoided by the government by its being ruthlessly active on accountability.... They must not fritter [this chance] away."
"Back To Democracy?"
General R. Mirza Aslam Beg argued in the centrist, national News (10/27): "There are only two main options before the military high command...to seek validation through a referendum or through the Supreme Court...[or] revive the constitution and the assembly to elect a new leader of the house, and seek validity for military intervention from the assembly.... Democracy is the hope for Pakistan."
"U.S. Tilt Towards India"
Nusrat Mirza asserted in second-largest, Urdu-language Nawa-e-Waqt (10/27): "We...have no hesitation in saying that America...is an important country for us, and that we want to work with it while keeping our sovereignty and independence. Military government in Pakistan should be taken as an internal matter. We are uncompromisingly against any harm to Pakistan [due to the military government] or an absolute U.S. tilt in favor of India."
"Working Toward A Cure"
An editorial in the Peshawar-based, independent Frontier Post (10/25): "The military leadership would do well to install a high-powered accountability set-up, ensure its functional independence...and then leave it alone to chase the culprits and show them the scaffold.
"For its part, it must single-mindedly concentrate on laying the foundations of a forward-looking, corruption-free, egalitarian democratic polity that could later be built upon by elected civilian governments.... That must get its fullest attention for the ultimate good of the nation."
"Democracy, What Democracy?"
An op-ed column by Abid Ullah Jan in the Peshawar-based, independent Frontier Post indicated (10/25): "Our struggle for democracy will remain completely ineffective if it is accompanied by submission to American hegemonism.... The UK and the United States must legitimate their concerns for democracy through their equal treatment of democratic and totalitarian states around the world. They must revive an international policy environment where real democratic progress is equally rewarded, and authoritarian repression, whether it be in Egypt, Iraq, or Algeria, is seriously sanctioned."
"Musharraf's Priorities"
According to an editorial in the center-right Nation (10/25): "[Musharraf] should announce a time frame for his rule and begin rehabilitating a political process that can lead to the revival of democracy in the country."
"Pakistan At A Crossroads"
An op-ed column by Farrukh J. Karamat in the center-right Nation emphasized (10/25): "The need of the hour is for a government of technocrats--people who are qualified in their respective fields and who are above political bickering and allegiances.... Such a government cannot be brought in with the backing of military, nor would that serve any purpose. It has to be an elected and legitimate outfit."
"The General's Talks"
An op-ed column by Nasim Zehra in the centrist News held (10/22), "That Musharraf is well intentioned and of absolute integrity is encouraging.... Also it is noteworthy that in bad times on the home front, Washington can be no savior--neither of nations nor of individuals.... The reluctant coup-maker Musharraf has the task of genetic engineering on his hands. At least until now, by not establishing alliances with the old and the discredited, he has tried to create new soil and new genes for laying the foundations of a new political culture."
"Change Of Tone In U.S."
An op-ed piece by Hassan Ali Shahzeb in the centrist News said (10/22): "Contrary to the initial reaction from Washington...there is a growing sense of acceptance for the new setup in Islamabad.... While insisting on the return to democratic rule, the sanctions imposed, as mandated by U.S. law, were no more than symbolic in nature."
"Why Can't U.S. Push Pakistan To The Wall?"
Zahid Malid remarked in Islamabad's rightist, English-language Pakistan Observer (10/22): "There are numerous instances where the United States has had good relations with countries that do not have an iota of democracy. If the United States can grant Most Favored Nation status to some of these countries, then there is no reason that it should react blindly to a temporary deviation which had become an absolute necessity because of the peculiar circumstances in Pakistan. I would, therefore, urge protagonists of democracy not to ignore these realities while expressing their apprehension about the army's action."
"U.S. And Our New Government"
An editorial in the pro-Muslim League, Urdu-language Pakistan said (10/22), "It should be noted that the change of government is Pakistan's internal matter and Pakistanis are fully capable of solving their country's own problems.... The general perception is that this is the first military government in Pakistan that has been formed without a prior 'green' light from the United States. This 'made in Pakistan' regime should continue to adhere to an agenda 'made for Pakistan.'"
"A Critical Time"
An editorial in the centrist national News stated (10/21): "The challenge before the military leadership, is to jolt the system, perform the more urgent reform tasks, put in place a civilian structure capable of doing the rest and withdraw itself. Only by doing so will the national cause--including a revival of institutions and the restoration of democracy--be served."
"The Package"
An editorial in the center-right Nation averred (10/21): "In fact, if only the Kashmir issue is resolved and other issues remain unresolved, the process of normalization with India can move apace without any serious obstacles."
"Chief Executive's Interview And National Aspirations"
An editorial in the second-largest, Urdu-language Nawa-I-Waqt opined (10/21): "The American media, diplomats and army officials have suddenly started praising General Musharraf for his intelligence and liberalism.... The fact is that no ruler can become a favorite of the United States, India or the West unless he agrees to abide by their agenda.... There is no need to displease the United States or go to war with India, but the impression must not be strengthened that like previous governments, the present one also promotes [American and Indian] policies. It is heartening to note that the general has made no mention of either the Lahore or the Washington Declarations."
INDIA: "Outrage In Srinagar"
An editorial in the nationalist Hindustan Times held (11/5): "General Pervez Musharraf evidently does not share his civilian predecessors' reluctance to let the world know how closely Islamabad works with the terrorist groups.... So, his administration's main objective may well be to give even more support to the terrorist groups operating in India than the earlier regimes. Wednesday's outrage [in Srinagar], therefore, is probably only the first of a series and the Indian security forces will have to be far more vigilant than before."
"India Must Be Ready For War"
Columnist Hiranmay Karlekar had this to say in the right-of-center Pioneer (11/5): "There is unlikely to be any improvement in the ties between India and Pakistan as (General Pervez Musharraf) is the latter's chief executive officer. Rather, there is every possibility of a war, perhaps sooner than later... A person who indulges in bravado tends to be shallow and rash, and General Musharraf's Kargil misadventure suggests that he tends to be both.... The danger of a war is all the more real in these circumstances because, as indicated by the Kargil intrusion, General Musharraf has a tendency to gamble. And he may gamble with a war with India if the domestic situation becomes too hot for him, which may happen at a none-too-distant a future if he does not make way for a democratic government."
"Softening Sam"
According to an editorial in the right-of-center Pioneer (11/2): "[On Pakistan,] although vital U.S. sanctions remain in force...many sense a softening in its attitude towards General Pervez Musharraf's military dictatorship. While it is entirely up to the United States to deal with any regime in any manner it pleases, India cannot be expected, particularly after the treacherous intrusion in Kargil, to return to the Lahore process until Pakistan stops promoting cross-border terrorism."
"Road Map For Millennium Foreign Policy"
Sidhart Bhatia opined in the right-of-center Pioneer (11/2): "For the first time ever, a bankrupt, unstable country possessing a nuclear bomb with a long record of renegade adventurism is being run by the army and the world seems to have no definite answers to deal with it. The United States, Pakistan's longest standing friend in the world, has not been able to come up with a refined and cogent response to the military takeover.... The Clinton administration could do little more than signal that while it desired the resurrection of democracy, it was willing to do business with the general."
"It Doesn't Matter Who We Talk With"
Pundit K. Subrahmanyam argued in the pro-economic-reforms Economic Times (11/2): "In India, there should be no reservations in dealing with General Musharraf or a successor general so long as the Pakistani leadership, in its own national interests, takes steps to cut down on its terrorist forays into India, particularly Kashmir. Without any fanfare or publicity and without changing their rhetoric on Kashmir, Pakistan can quietly stop its terrorist activities. This is the only rational option [General Musharraf] has and if he adopts it he would not find India failing to reciprocate wholeheartedly."
"Prescription For Pakistan"
Pundit K. Subrahmanyam penned this analysis for the centrist Times of India (11/1): "The United States has to engage Pakistan now. So should India.... Dealing with this schizophrenic Pakistan cannot be done by India alone. It needs the help of other countries such as the United States, Russia, China, Iran and the Gulf states which are also affected in different degrees by this unstable and potentially dangerous state situated in a geostrategically vital area."
"Gain For Musharraf"
An editorial in the nationalist Hindustan Times reasoned (11/1): "Since the very occupation of a chair, whether by hook or by crook, confers a certain legitimacy, it is not surprising that both the United States and the Commonwealth have now indicated that they will give Pakistan's latest military dictator some time to prove his credentials.... The difference...between military rule in Pakistan and in other countries is that there is rarely any civilian protest in the former because democracy has not struck roots there. As a result, the army is not seen as an agent of oppression. This peculiarity of Pakistan makes it easier for the Western governments to come to terms with it."
"Return To Democracy?"
The Mumbai-based, pro-BJP Daily intoned (10/29): "The United States and the UN should insist and persuade the general to restore democratic rule as soon as possible and to give a fair trial to Sharif and his men instead of sentencing them to death for treason. In the interest of peace and security in the subcontinent, the military rule in Pakistan must end in the near future."
"Zia By Another Name"
The centrist Times of India had this editorial (10/27): "Any expectation that General Musharraf would model himself on Turkey's Kemal Ataturk stands demolished now that the composition of the National Security Council and the cabinet is known.... [Yet] it is in our interest to persuade [General Musharraf] that his success...will depend upon peace and tranquillity with India. Continuing support to terrorism in India, especially in Kashmir, will spell inevitable doom for Pakistan. In India, a twin-track policy of engagement and effective containment of terrorist adventurism is called for."
"The Hawk Swoops In Pakistan"
The right-of-center Indian Express featured this analysis (10/26) by veteran columnist Kuldip Nayar: "The point which Washington should be pushing is the date for election. It should be held within 90 days, as laid down by the constitution. It is the United States' responsibility to restore civil administration in Pakistan because it is Washington which is trying to sell Musharraf to the world."
"The Case For A Proactive Approach"
Associate editor K. K. Katyal insisted in the centrist Hindu (10/25): "The United States' present stand is that it will continue to do business with Pakistan but not 'business as usual.' The positive assessment of General Musharraf has led the United States to believe that he can be depended upon to initiate a serious dialogue with India on outstanding matters, including Kashmir.... More surprising, Washington counts on him to take on the fundamentalist Taliban in Afghanistan.... New Delhi finds it hard to be optimistic about the general, thanks to tell-tale evidence of his deep-seated animus against India.... New Delhi cannot be blamed if it is wary of his moves and does not put as optimistic an interpretation on his words as do the Americans."
"U.S. Nod To Pakistani Coup?"
Washington correspondent N.C. Menon stressed in the nationalist Hindustan Times (10/25): "The military coup in Pakistan has left the United States uncomfortably perched on the horns of a dilemma....between the compulsions of realpolitik and the need to adhere to professed political principles.... In a somewhat odd choice of words [with reference to] a country that just went under military rule and had its constitution revoked, Inderfurth said Pakistan 'can serve as an example of a progressive Islamic democracy because it is a link--both economic and political--between the Indian Ocean and Central Asia.'"
"The Democratic Dream Remains"
Professor Mushirul Hasan of Jamia Milia University argued in the right-of-center Indian Express (10/23): "As Washington prepares to do business with yet another dictator, the sound and fury against the coup has quietened down. This is how it has always been."
"U.S. To India: Don't Shut The Door On The General"
This analysis by senior editor Seema Guha appeared in the centrist Times of India (10/22): "The United States is fully aware of India's misgivings about Pakistan's new military regime. Yet in talks with Indian leaders, Washington's appeal to the Vajpayee government is 'don't shut the door on the general.'"
"Our Jaded View From Washington"
The centrist Times of India carried this analysis by senior editor Manoj Joshi (10/22): "So concerned are the Americans over Pakistan and over the task of preventing the collapse of one of their last outposts in Southwest Asia, that they are willing to overlook everything--missiles from China support to the Taliban and cross-border terrorism against India--and now the military overthrow of the legally constituted government. Pakistan will continue to get a favored treatment in the name of preserving its pro-Western orientation...while India will be asked to make concessions to further this goal."
"Nuclear Khaki"
The centrist Times of India opined (10/21): "Pakistan's unique, military-controlled nuclear weapon status has had the blessings of the United States for at least the past 18 years. The latest military coup in Pakistan has not brought about any material change in regard to the command and control of that country's nuclear weapons."
"India Should Help In Resolving Pakistani Crisis"
Strategic affairs editor C. Raja Mohan penned this analysis in the centrist Hindu (10/21), "Whether New Delhi likes it or not, India will be drawn into the vortex of Western diplomacy on managing the political crisis in Pakistan.... It is absolutely essential for India to be involved in diplomatic consultations on the political future of Pakistan. Instead of adopting a sullen attitude toward a possible bailout by the Western nations, India must actively intervene in the debate. India may or may not be in a position to influence the current thinking on Pakistan. But New Delhi should try and give a 'reality check' to many assumptions in the Western debate."
BANGLADESH: "The Military Coup In Pakistan"
Conservative, Islamic, Bangla-language Sangram maintained (11/1): "U.S. Ambassador Milam, who had gone to Islamabad to let the military rulers know about President Clinton's stance, returned unruffled on being informed of the attitude of Pervez Musharraf. The intellectuals who lost their peace of mind over democracy in Pakistan will get a shot in the arm if they listen to Musharraf's ideology. He has praised Mustafa Kemal. It is feared that he will follow Kemalist policies.... If Musharraf wants to survive for the time being, he must compromise with Islamic politics."
"U.S. Stance Toward Pakistan's Coup"
Anti-West, Bangla-language Inqilab attested (10/26): "Those who follow the trends of South Asian politics have no doubt that the United States will support Pakistan in the ultimate analysis. Although the United States has been shouting for democracy worldwide, it supported Algeria's military junta and also supported Indonesia's Soeharto for 30 years. The present military rulers of Pakistan enjoy popular support. If the United States does not support this popular regime its strategic interests in South Asia will suffer."
SRI LANKA: "Pakistan: A New Face Or Passing Phase?"
An editorial in the government-owned and -controlled, English-language Observer said (10/22): "The emphasis on civilian technocrats in the newly formed administration...in Islamabad seem to indicate a very businesslike attitude by the generals.... Delhi, however, is justifiably cautious in its reaction to the Pakistani troop pull-back.... Nevertheless, the fact that the man who must have been part of the military command structure that oversaw the entire Kargil cross-border operation is personally initiating a unilateral troop withdrawal...is something which Delhi must take into consideration very seriously."
BRITAIN: "Pakistan Plebiscite"
The conservative Times' editorial stressed (11/5): "Pakistan's military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, remains reluctant to give a timetable for relinquishing the political power he now holds. He has repeatedly argued that it is too early to put a date on when Pakistan's corrupt body politic will be healthy enough for government. That is what generals too often say. But, counter-intuitive though it may seem, there is a good case for taking this general seriously.... There seems to have been no dark-glasses-and-jackboots excess so far. Instead, General Musharraf shows every sign of being sincere about cleaning up the mess that his predecessors made of Pakistan's democracy."
"U.S. Struggles For Right Response To Pakistan Coup"
The independent Financial Times said (10/22): "Pakistan's military coup last week has posed a dilemma for U.S. policymakers. While not wanting to send a message to the world that it condones military takeovers, Washington appears to have concluded that what leverage it has would serve only to further destabilize a country which now openly boasts nuclear technology."
RUSSIA: "General Acted On Impulse"
Aleksei Tamilin wrote in centrist Nezavisimaya Gazeta (10/27): "While the world has unanimously condemned Musharraf for overthrowing a civilian government, Pakistan is elated. Apparently, its people know better what they want. It was hardly justified, either, for some media to be hysterical over last year's nuclear tests in Pakistan. The military, better than anyone else, realizes the dangers of using nuclear weapons."
"Turkish Model"
Aleksandr Rudakov concluded in nationalist opposition weekly Zavtra (# 42, 10/22): "With the new political format in Pakistan, which looks very much like the 'Turkish model,' the West will be able to do away with lots of unnecessary 'formalities' and have a better chance to control and guide that country's military leadership, assigning it important strategic tasks. Controlled by the military, Pakistan is preparing to play the role of a 'regional superpower' whose sphere of influence will include Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. It will also 'monitor' Chechnya."
"Islamic Factor Gains"
Pavel Bykov commented in reformist weekly Ekspert (10/18): "Events in Pakistan, regardless of Musharraf's stand, have upset the balance of forces in the region. Ruled by the military, unpredictable Pakistan, with its 15 nuclear warheads, is a major destabilizing factor in world politics. The 'surprise' coup is more evidence that the Islamic factor is becoming more serious and less predictable."
CROATIA: "Pragmatism Rather Than Principles Is What Counts For U.S."
Fran Visnar commented in government-controlled Vjesnik (10/20): "What is striking is that Washington is firmly opposed to military coups only when they happen either in countries that are too weak, or in regions that are not of vital interest to the United States. These double standards are nothing new, and all those who want to be America's friend or close ally must know in advance that they are only valuable as long as they are useful and usable in various ways.... Pervez Musharaff is very well aware of that, and he will take maximum advantage of Pakistan's geopolitical weight. One shall not rule out that, soon enough, Washington will spread out red carpets for him and receive him as a head of state."
KAZAKHSTAN: "Situation In Pakistan"
Official Yegemen Kazakhstan (10/22) advised its readers: "More than ten days have passed since the military coup in Pakistan. Nobody tried to resist and to protect the civil government. That means that the civil government hadn't done much for its people. The military...also hasn't taken strict measures.... The international community is concerned about any state that experiences such a transitional period and has dangerous nuclear weapons."
POLAND: "Twenty-Six Years Of Military Rule"
Andrzej Jonas observed in military weekly Polska Zbrojna (10/22): "[The Pakistani] generals then are confronted with very complex problems: How to maintain the international credibility of the state, restore its efficient functioning, curb corruption among politicians, and rebuild the economy? The objectives are very difficult to achieve. And they are not likely to be attained unless democratic mechanisms are employed and the military are back in the barracks."
TURKEY: "Dance Of The Generals"
Zafer Atay predicted in economics/politics Dunya (10/27): "It would not be surprising to see Bin Laden handed over to the Americans soon. Musharraf started a fight against corruption in Pakistan. The Pakistani military administration has issued a declaration and ordered the businessmen with close political links to pay back the bank loans they had received. Pakistan, 52 years after independence, has wasted 25 years under military juntas."
BAHRAIN: "U.S. And Pakistan"
According to a commentary by Mahdi Rabee in leading, semi-independent Al-Ayam (10/18): "When America led the collective international condemnation of the military coup in Pakistan, it did not do so because of its concern over the restoration of democracy and political pluralism in Islamabad. Nawaz Sharif succumbed completely to American pressure and pulled back his fighters from Kashmir. He fought what Washington calls Islamic fundamentalism and stopped supporting the Taliban whose territory is a safehaven for Osama bin Laden. That is why it was not strange to see the United States condemn the military coup in Pakistan--because the military may provide greater support to bin Laden."
CHINA: "A Change In U.S. Policy Toward South Asia?"
Zou Qiang judged in intellectually-oriented Guangming Daily (Guangming Ribao, 11/4): "Unlike its usual attitude, the United States reacted calmly to the recent developments in Pakistan. Moreover, after evaluating Pakistan's nuclear tests last year, the United States has 'kindly' lifted part of the economic sanctions on Pakistan. In fact, the United States has not at all changed its policy towards Pakistan, and all the moves it has made are for its own economic and geo-political interests.... It is believed that the United States will not easily change its South Asian policy of favoring India and still having doubt and worry about Pakistan."
PHILIPPINES: "A Troubling Coup"
Calixto Chikiamco contended in the independent Manila Standard (10/24): "That the military coup happened in a country that is a nuclear power, in conflict with another nuclear power, and is the home of many Islamic extremists and terrorists is bad enough, but what is more disturbing is that it runs counter to the recent global trend toward democratization....
"Could Pakistan just be an aberration? Or could it be the start of a counter-trend--failed states that will reject democracy and embrace either military dictatorships or religious dictatorships (as in Afghanistan?)"
THAILAND: "India Wrong To Postpone SAARC"
The lead editorial of the top-circulation, moderately conservative, English-language Bangkok Post judged (11/6): "Admittedly, the sidelines of these (SAARC) summits often are venues for personal contact and provide opportunities for countries to talk socially of other worries they may have bilaterally. If this contact is what India feared, it could easily have opted not to participate in the social activities. But to bring the whole of SAARC to a standstill weakens the organization's aim to push ahead with its agenda for development and stability through regional cooperation among member states. India is, therefore, not just punishing Pakistan but its own people and the people of Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Most of all it is punishing Nepal, which has already expended time and, more importantly, money that it can ill afford to waste. India must realize that it will have to talk with the military leaders of Pakistan sooner or later. The sidelines of the SAARC could have provided that forum."
CANADA: "The General Settles In"
Serge Truffault penned this analysis for liberal, French-language Le Devoir (11/2): "Everything indicates that democracy will be set aside as long as a clean sweep of civil society has not been carried out.... For now, it is clear that the strong man of the regime...General Pervez Musharraf...intends to strengthen his grip on all the wheels of the state by using Nawaz Sharif as a scapegoat for all the ills that afflicts Pakistan.... Musharraf indicated that he envisaged holding a referendum in order to verify or quantify the feelings of Pakistanis toward his own actions.... The general abstained from fixing a date for this referendum that greatly risks being transformed in a plebiscite that would ensure the military takeover of Pakistan for a longer period of time. Consequently, we may presume that the long-expected appointment with democracy will be postponed indefinitely."
ARGENTINA: "Pakistan And The Nuclear Threat"
An editorial in leading Clarin expressed this view (10/23): "The possibility that Islamic fundamentalist sectors might reach power [in Pakistan] as they did in Afghanistan is one of the major concerns.... The ghosts of a territorial division or an escalation of war with atomic bombs have been set aside by a military coup, a lamentable solution to a probably worse situation for Pakistan and the world."
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1948 Babe Ruth Wristwatch in Original Box
Starting Bid - $200.00, Sold For - $1,044.00
Babe Ruth wristwatch complete with original plastic ball case, inserts, and retail display box. This classic Ruth collectible is rarely found in such fine condition and with all of its original packaging and accessories. Manufactured by the Exacta Time Corporation, the colorful watch features Ruth's image on the facing along with his facsimile signature. Included with the watch is the original plastic ball case, the instruction sheet (which features a photo of Ruth on the first page, Vg-Ex), a Babe Ruth sportsman's pledge card, and the original retail display box (also featuring a photo of Ruth on two sides). The box is in Vg condition, with a some general shelf wear, a few creases, a few notations on the top and bottom, and one side flap detached but present. Though the box has minor imperfections, this is actually a reasonably high grade for this box, and it is ideal for display. The box is rare and usually found in much lower grade. The watch appears to no longer be in working order but is in Near Mint condition. The plastic ball case is also in Nr/Mt condition. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$600. SOLD FOR $1,044.00
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Andy Irons, a professional surfer and 3-time ASP World Champion has died at the age of 32.
Irons recently withdrew from the Rip Curl Pro Search currently taking place in Puerto Rico, citing an undisclosed illness. He was reportedly on his way back to his home in Hawaii, but too sick to make the flight from Dallas to Kauai. No further details have been released but unconfirmed reports are saying he passed away in his Dallas hotel room.
Irons returned to the World Tour this year after only participating in select events in 2009. He won the Billabong Pro Tahiti event in August and was beginning to show signs of the surfer who was so dominant in the 2000s.


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Computer Science Senior Design Expo
Friday, May 9, 2014
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Google distributing test version of its Maps app for iOS
0. phoneArena 15 Nov 2012, 17:27 posted on
Google is distributing a test version of its mapping app that will be offered to iOS users as a replacement for the Apple Maps app that launched this year with a number of problems; Apple removed the Google Maps app that was originally offered as a native mapping service for Apple iPhone users...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. Pings (Posts: 303; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
IF! Apple allows it...
6. Mxyzptlk (Posts: 12979; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
Excuses. Apple never blocked the YT app.
2. Izzy_V (Posts: 216; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
Calling it now--apple is gonna try and sue Google claiming Google Maps is a copy of apple maps.
3. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
I wouldnt be surprised if sometime in the future apple do sue some thing to do with maps and it will be so broad the patent that its going to be laughable like every other patent.
4. OptimusOne (Posts: 694; Member since: 22 May 2012)
hmmm google wins... i smell a conspiricy
5. greathero1 (Posts: 563; Member since: 13 Jun 2008)
Well i cannot wait. The maps application provided by Apple has not been bad but i really miss streetview more than anything else. Cant wait to have that again.
7. lyndon420 (Posts: 4373; Member since: 11 Jul 2012)
Doesn't siri pull some of its results from Google Search?
8. thelegend6657 (unregistered)
Google maps or here maps by nokia will be better ?
9. MC1123 (Posts: 1255; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
why is PA still didnt report the nokia here maps? coz its worth the news!!! and they are building an app to android, iOS and the upcoming firefox OS! and that will really make users happy!


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Unlimited campaign contributions by secret donors would have been called illegal political corruption three years ago. Today it is called Citizens United.
The 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission Supreme Court decision has turned out to be the worst thing that has ever happened to democracy.
American elections are now being legally bought by a small group of millionaires and secret donors, with both foreign and domestic interests. When the elections are over, if their candidates win, they will cash-in on their donations through political favors, primarily to change laws that benefit their own interests.
Since a small group of millionaires will "own" America's elected officials, they will be able to force their will on the public. Therefore, legalized corruption through Citizens United has ended representative democracy in the United States.
More than a billion dollars in donations from private entities is expected to be funneled into Republican candidate's Super PACs. The only thing certain about it's sources is that the word "donation" is not accurate. The people giving millions to 2012 political campaigns will want a return on their "investment."
"Americans For Prosperity, the group founded by the billionaire Koch brothers, are planning to spend roughly $1 billion this election cycle," according to ABC News. "According to figures from the Sunlight Foundation, the top three Super PAC fundraisers this cycle are all Republican affiliated."
What they will spend this money on is advertising. Lots and lots of advertising.
The goal of the Koch Brothers and other big money donors, like casino owner Sheldon Adelson, is to take control of the White House, the Senate, and House of Representatives. They want complete control so badly that they will misrepresent facts and their opponents while doing everything they can to suppress voting for the opposition. With their money, they will bombard the airwaves with messages that paint a frightening picture for the future of America if their candidates do not win.
There are several reasons for millionaires to want complete control of the U.S. government. It will give them the power to change laws in their favor. Changes in tax policy that favor the wealthy, as the Romney-Ryan budget proposes, would also profit big campaign donors.
But there is more at stake than just shifting money from the poor and working class to the rich.
The Koch Brothers, for example, are in the energy business. The elimination of pollution laws would cut their operating costs and raise their profits. Repealing the legal rights of the public would protect their money from lawsuits when people get sick and die from their pollution.
Sheldon Adelson, America's third richest man, also has a lot to gain by changes in the law, especially as it relates to labor unions, his casinos in foreign countries, and laws that pertain to corrupt business practices.
"Adelson often gets sued," said Rolling Stone. "That's how we know that the man trying to buy himself a president is under three investigations for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act."
Adelson has also demonstrated a complete disregard for workers rights and considers labor unions "fundamental threats to society," Rolling Stone added.
The Romney campaign recently took $10 million from Adelson, with the suggestion of even more to come. In exchange, Adelson would have a strong influence on a Romney White House, including decision-making on key foreign policy issues and union-busting laws, according to information obtained by Mother Jones.
Slick, millionaire-funded, negative campaign advertising is intended to influence voters into supporting Republican candidates. If they win, voters will find out after it's too late that the person they voted for sold them out for money.
America is going to change dramatically if the Republican candidates beholden to CEO's and millionaires take office.
One commenter on Think Progress summed-up the hidden dangers of the Republican Party and their Super PAC money quite concisely. "Republicans like to hurt Americans…They are more dangerous to America than the Taliban, Al Qaeda or any foreign entity."
In fact, it was the Republican Party that caused a downgrade of America's credit rating after they showed the world in the 2011 debt ceiling battle that their own political interests were more important to them than the good of the entire country. It was historic.
If the Romney-Ryan budget cuts become law, millions of Americans will suffer. Both current and future generations may see their health insurance disappear, their wages lowered, their Social Security benefits shrink or vanish, and their standard of living diminish as they have never seen it before.
The deficit will also explode under the pressure of the Romney-Ryan budget with even more in tax cuts for the rich.
It's all out there on paper, for anyone who bothers to read the details.
Mother Jones reports that Adelson"told his friends and colleagues that he would prefer to keep his contributions under wraps in order to avoid controversy, and will likely focus donations mostly on non-profits affiliated with political PACs, which don't have to disclose the names of donors."
There is no doubt that Citizens United has made corruption legal in America.
"Many of the corporate executives convicted of campaign-finance crimes during Watergate could now simply write a check to their favorite super PAC or, if they want to keep it secret, to a compliant nonprofit group," according to the Washington Post. "Corporations can now spend as much as they want to help their favored candidates, no longer prohibited by law from spending company cash on elections."
Despite the claims of the Supreme Court and Mitt Romney, corporations are not people. The most obvious proof of that is their relative immortality. Corporations don't get biological illnesses and die like people. They don't marry or give birth like people. Moreover, as created entities, they are not registered voters. If you just substitute the word "human" for "people," the Citizens United decision loses all credibility. Corporations are not humans.
For those who choose to cast their vote based on advertising paid for by a handful of millionaires, they should first ask themselves why these people are afraid to be known and why they are willing to spend more than a billion dollars to change the outcome of the 2012 elections?
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Triggerheart Exelica for Xbox 360On: Xbox 360
A shoot'em-up game where players battle against hordes of enemy ships, "Triggerheart Exelica" dynamically adjusts the difficulty to match a player's skill level.
Classic vertical shooter on the way to XBLA
Triggerheart Exelica to be released this week priced 800 MS Points.
More Japanese developed titles for XBLA
EXIT, Ikaruga, Omega Five and Triggerheart Exelica all coming soon to Xbox LIVE Arcade.


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Grand Resort Nevada 10ft x 12ft Aluminum Panel Hard Top Gazebo *Limited Availability
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*Seasonal item with limited availability. Item is no longer available in all areas. Life's A Breeze With This Nevada Hard-Top Gazebo Extend your outdoor living space with the 4-season Grand Resort Nevada hard-top gazebo . Built on a high-quailty, powder-coated aluminum frame, this spectacular structure features 5mm-thick, double-walled roof panels that dissipate heat from the sun even in the warmest of climates. When winter rolls around, there's no need to spend time and energy disassembling. The durable, aluminum roof is designed for even the toughest weather conditions, including up to 2000 lbs snow! The Nevada hard-top gazebo includes one set of nylon mosquito netting, providing you and your loved ones with protection from pesky bugs. You can also add curtains (sold separately) for extra privacy and shade.
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