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Past Conferences
The Center for Intercultural Studies hosts an interdisciplinary conference
"Charity in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Traditions"
Conference sponsored by the Center for Intercultural Studies
Saint Louis University
March 26 - March 27, 2015
The conference reflected on cultural commonalities and differences in the ideas and practices of charity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the modern era. To what extent is there a common paradigm in the ways Jews, Christians, and Muslims have addressed the needs of the poor? How do the three religions differ in their understanding of poverty and wealth, and in their justifications for giving charity? How do their charitable institutions affect social cohesion and cross-cultural interactions?
Photographic Journal
March 26 - March 27, 2015
The Center for Intercultural Studies hosts an interdisciplinary conference
"Translating Culture, Negotiating Difference:
Religion, Law, and Business"
Conference sponsored by the Center for Intercultural Studies
Saint Louis University
March 28 - March 29, 2014
The concept of cultural translation, popularized by anthropologists Bronislaw Malinowski and Edward Evans-Pritchard, intimates that negotiating cultural difference is analogous to learning a foreign language. The metaphor retains its usefulness today in that it points to the possibility, but also the problems, of communication in an increasingly interconnected world: assumptions, miscommunication, and the incommensurability of epistemological categories. The conference seeks to put a magnifying glass to them by focusing on three areas of international activity that involve cultural translation: religion, law, and business. Our hope is that a comparative perspective on their distinctive ways of resolving these issues would offer new insights.
The intercultural occurs in the space between two or more distinct cultures that encounter each other, an area where they negotiate reciprocal relationship. A better understanding of interactions between different human groups is a major challenge of our time. A half-century of critique of the concept of culture has made significant contributions, including foregrounding ethnocentrism as a source of research bias across disciplines; incorporating power into cultural studies; and expanding scholarship on cultures beyond ethno-linguistically defined groups. Likewise, study of processes that transcend group divisions--globalization, empire, neo-colonialism--has flourished. Meanwhile, understanding mechanisms of interactions between cultures has not kept pace. Intercultural studies are due for reflection and refinement. The conference brings together scholars of diverse disciplines to reflect on the current state of knowledge about these mechanisms, with the goal of assembling a theoretical and methodological toolbox for researching and understanding the intercultural.
Photographic Journal
Saint Louis University
February 28 - March 1, 2013
Saint Louis University
March 1-2, 2012
Much comparative law scholarship focuses on technical questions of constitutional structure, asking, for example, whether strong presidential or parliamentary systems better serve normatively attractive constitutional goals (separation of powers, federalism, rights enforcement, and so on). Missing from such literature, however, is sufficient discussion of the interpretive risks involved in abstracting constitutional texts from their larger cultural/temporal contexts. Frameworks of practices, customs, and beliefs--including religious traditions, values, institutions, and symbolic representations--form what Charles Taylor terms the "social imaginaries," systems of shared, subjective, largely taken-for-granted meanings that people use to make sense of their social world. These imaginaries determine constitutional possibility and, alternately, serve as invisible sources of constitutional law. Taking the "invisible constitution" as a starting point, this conference brought together scholars of diverse disciplines to show how non-legal methodologies can be central to constitutional comprehension, both foreign and domestic.
Sponsor of HB708 - The Anti-Sharia Bill
Conference Program
|Thursday, March 1
|Opening Reception
Queen's Daughters Hall, Saint Louis University School of Law
|Friday, March 2
|Registration & Breakfast
All Friday sessions will take place in the
Courtroom of the School of Law, 3700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
|Welcoming Remarks
Dean Annette Clark, Saint Louis University School of Law
Dr. Michal Jan Rozbicki, Saint Louis University Center for Intercultural Studies
|Opening Comment:
Representative Paul Curtman, Missouri State House of Representatives
& Sponsor of HB708 - The Anti-Sharia Bill
Why decisions based on foreign law violate Missouri public policy
|Plenary Address:
Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim, Emory University
Banning Sharia is a "Red Herring": The Way Forward for All Americans
Comment I: Joel Nichols, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Marriage & Divorce in a Multicultural Context
Comment II: SpearIt, Saint Louis University School of Law
Sound Public Policy or Sounds of Panic?
|Lunch Break
|Afternoon Panel I: Constitutions & Culture
Semahagn Gashu, University of Göttingen, Germany
The Debate on Compatibility of Liberal Values to African Culture
Monica Eppinger, Saint Louis University School of Law
Bringing Comparison Home
Michal Jan Rozbicki, Saint Louis University Department of History
|Afternoon Panel II: Constitutions & Memory
Jelte Olthof, Rijksuniversiteit, Groningen, The Netherlands
Identity and Memory in American Constitutional History
Kathryn Fort, Michigan State University School of Law
Historical Fictions: Tribes, Narrative, and the Supreme Court
Anders Walker, Saint Louis University School of Law
|Closing Remarks
Stacy Osmond, Editor Saint Louis University Law Journal
Anders Walker, Saint Louis University School of Law
Engraving "Religious and civil liberty established in Maryland" by James Barry (1793).
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Delhi Sultanatte and Mughal Rule
Muslim Rulers and their original names.
|Better known as
|Original name
|Zaheeruddin Mohammed
|Naseeruddin Mohammed
|Jalaluddin Mohammed
|Nooruddin Salim
|Shahbuddin Muhammed Khurram
|Muhiuddin Mohammed
|Mumtaj Begum
|Anjumand Banu
|Noor Jahan
|Ghiasuddin Tughlak
|Ghazi Malik
|Mohd. Bin Tughlak
|Jauna Khan
|Sikandar Lodhi
|Nizam shah
|Sher Shah Suri
|Farid Khan
Muslim Rulers and their special achievements.
|Name of the Ruler
|Associated with
|Firoz Shah Tughlak
|Built the biggest network of canals in India.
|Sher Shar Suri
|Construction of the GT road, Introduction of the first rupee, Re-organisation of the postal system.
|Introduction of Mansabdari System, Founder of religion Din-e-illahi
|Mohd. Bin Tughlak
|Transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, Introduction of copper coins as token currency.
|Policy of blood and iron against rebels, traitors and robbers.
|Allauddin Khilji
|First Muslim ruler to conquer the Deccan, Introduction of price control system.
Nine Gems (Navratna) of Akbar's Court
|Points to remember
|Abul Fazl
|He was the chronicler of Akbar's rule. He authored Akbar's biography - Akbarnama. Abul Fazl documented the history meticulously over a period of seven years.
|Faizi translated the Panchatantra, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata into Persian.
|Todar Mal
|Todar Mal was the revenue minister of Sher Shah Suri who continued in the position in the court of Akbar. He introduced standard weights and measurements, revenue districts and officers.
|Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
|Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khanan was the son of Akbar's general Bairam Khan, the person who looked after him after the death of Humayun. Rahim is known for his couplets or Dohe.
|Tansen (original name Ramtanu Pandey) was a great musician who is credited with innovation of Raagas such as Mian ki Malhar, Mian ki Todi and Darbari Kanada.
|Raja Man Singh
|Raja Man Singh, a trusted lieutenant of Akbar was the grandson of Akbar's father-in-law. Raja Man Singh assisted Akbar in many fronts including holding off advancing Hakim (Akbar's half-brother) in Lahore. He also led campaigns in Orissa.
|Faqir Aziao Din
|He was mystic and advisor whose advice Akbar regarded respectfully.
|Mullah Do Piaza
|He was also an advisor in the court of Akbar known for his intelligence.
|His original name was Maheshdas. He was a well known court jester.
The nine gems in the court of Vikramaditya were - Dhanvantari, Kshapanka, Amarasimha, Sanku, Vetalabhatta, Ghatakharpara, Varahamihira, Vararuchi and Kalidasa

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After an analysis by Juniper Research, 5 cities have been named as the top Global Smart Cities, with Barcelona leading the group.
Production capacity of the plant is to be increased from 375,000 to 600,000 cubic meters per day to become world's largest membrane-based wastewater treatment facility. GE will provide advanced ZeeWeed 1000 Submerged Hollow-Fiber Membranes and AG LF Low-Fouling Reverse Osmosis Membranes.
The train was carrying Bakken crude oil when it derailed, causing a fire as well as a spill into the Kanawha River, which threatened a municipal drinking water supply.
William R. Carteaux, president and CEO of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, said ocean litter "is a global problem that threatens our health, our marine wildlife, and the livelihoods of millions who depend on a healthy ocean."
As of Feb. 2, more than 18,640 gallons of spilled jet fuel had been recovered as the spill cleanup continues at the Hawaii Fueling Facilities Corp. facility on Sand Island Access Road in Honolulu.
"We look forward to their participation in what has become a successful partnership between the producers of plastic pipe systems and the various national plastic pipe associations that make up our membership," said Tony Calton, general manager of Brussels-based TEPPFA.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered that snow patches that have been in Norway for more than 5,000 years are beginning to melt at a rapid pace due to climate change.
Illinois leads among all states for the second consecutive year; newcomers Georgia and Arizona show momentum with LEED in the South and Southwest.
The state agency found battery casings that appeared to have been used decades earlier had been used as fill material, causing elevated lead levels in the soil.
We will assess state and local emergency response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone, as well as the adjacent support jurisdictions within the Commonwealth of Virginia," said MaryAnn Tierney, regional administrator for FEMA Region III.
The proposed budget for 2016 reflects robust Administration support for science-based decision-making in managing natural resources.
A group of researchers from the University of Arizona has discovered that the Earth's crust under Iceland rebounds as the island's ice caps melt as a result of global warming.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed Thomas Buschatzke as director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Doctors call for life-saving protections at federal EPA hearing in Arlington.
The U.S. Water Alliance (USWA) has revealed the three winners of its fifth-annual U.S. Water Prize for 2015.
U.S. District Judge Katherine B. Forrest had approved the settlement in November 2014, saying the case arose from a "series of transactions by the Kerr-McGee Corp. that resulted in the spin-off of Tronox, which Kerr-McGee left saddled with the massive environmental and tort liabilities it had accumulated over the course of decades of operating in the chemical, mining, and oil and gas industries, but without sufficient assets with which to address these liabilities."
"Since we measure our success by weight, this latest year of growth is even more impressive given that consumer batteries are getting smaller, lighter, and lasting longer than in previous years," said Carl Smith, CEO and president of Call2Recycle, Inc.
ABB and Solar Impulse have formed an alliance ahead of the plane's historic round-the-world journey, championing the role of innovation and technology in reducing resource consumption.
Earlier this week, Louisville began ZeroBus service, an all-electric, zero emissions fleet of buses that will be providing free rides downtown. The new buses have replaced diesel-powered trolleys.
A new list by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has recognized top 50 green colleges and universities in the United States.
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On Friday, August 17th there will be a Free concert at theLake Mirror Promenade from 6 p.m.-9:00 p.m. featuring live music from twobands, the eclectic Brian Sutherland Trio and the folksy Americana act BillyNeeds a Beard.
Brian Sutherland is a local favorite and his trio consists of three individuals whobecame friends while attending Florida Southern College where Sutherland graduated with a degree in Cello Performance. The band has a uniqueability to craft great pop/folk/rock songs and the band uses cello, doublebass, ukulele, and even the odd kazoo. They play melodic and interesting originals influenced by artists like Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice and Jason Mraz. The trio is rounded out with vocalist Adrienne Kneebone and bassist Zachary Rogers. Kneebone possesses a distinctive quality in her voicethat is reminiscent of 60's and early 70's Rhythm & Blues singers. Roger's solid tempo anchors the Brian Sutherland Trio but don't be surprised to hear him take a distinctive solo every now and again.
The music series takes placeat the Lake Mirror amphitheater which is between Hollis Garden and the LakeMirror Center. The event is FREE to the public and families are encouraged toattend so bring a blanket and enjoy the lake setting with music under thestars. Music on the Promenade is proudly sponsored by the City ofLakeland. Parking is available at the Lake Mirror Center's parking lot and in the Iowa Avenue parking garage. No glass bottles within the park please. For more information regarding the series, contact Kevin Cook at863/834-6264.
Two homicide cases from the Lakeland Police Department case files will be highlighted on the Discovery Channel "Show Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets". This is a true crime show where a murder is described in first person of the victim. Viewers must piece together the who-dunnit based on clues from investigators and family/friends. The first local case featured is the homicide of Teresa Comfort. Her story will be retold in the episode "Hook, Line and Sinker".
Hook, Line, And Sinker – Air date – July 16th at 10:00pm
For Teresa Comfort, growing up in a small Florida town was ideal. Teresa just knew she would live in her hometown all her life. The sunshine, beaches and getting together with friends made her smile. But after one night on the town with friends, her life is cut short. The next morning, Teresa's body was found in her car, submerged in a lake. She has been brutally attacked. Immediately family and friends suspected Teresa's boyfriend. However, when his alibi checked out, investigators were left fishing for clues. Then an unexpected tip came in, leading investigators to their biggest catch of the day.
The second episode, "Morning Ambush", retells the story of Robert Taylor.
Morning Ambush - Air Date - September 10th at 10:00pm
Growing up in the North Carolina countryside, Robert Taylor loved nothing more than being outdoors and working with his hands. But when work dried up, Robert headed to sunny Florida and made a whole new life for himself.
But his life was cut short during his routine bike ride to work. Robert was ambushed and shot multiple times. Weeks passed in the investigation as detectives followed up on all tips, but they lead nowhere. Two years later, family and friends wondered if they would ever find out who killed Robert, until a guilty conscience drove his killer to make a shocking confession.
Police Captain John Thomason and Sargent Gary Gross served as liaisons to the producers of the show while they were shooting episodes here in Lakeland. They along with several other members from the Lakeland Police Department will appear in both episodes.
You can find the Discovery Channel show on the following local networks:
Brighthouse - Channel 135
Fios - Channel 123
Fios HD - Channel 623
The Explorer Program is designed for young adults between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Participants train alongside law enforcement officers each week at the department's training center. Meetings are held every Monday from 5:00PM – 8:00PM. For more information on the program and how you can sign up, call 863.834.6975.
LAKELAND, FL (June 26, 2012) – As evident with Tropical Storm Debby, Florida's summer storms are upon us and we have already experienced a number of named storms early in the hurricane season. Lakeland Electric works very hard at providing reliable power to our customers and the utility takes great pride in restoration efforts during storm season. We all hope for a mild hurricane season but we need to be prepared for the possibility of several storms. Lakeland Electric acts in the event of an emergency and we urge our customers to do the same.
Lakeland Electric publishes a Hurricane Guide that has very useful information that helps customers prepare before, during and after a storm. The publication is available at the Lakeland Public Libraries and other City facilities such as City Hall, Simpson Park, Kelly Recreation Complex and Gandy Pool. The publication can also be downloaded from the Lakeland Electric homepage (lakelandelectric.com) or the City's website (lakelandgov.net) by clicking on the Hurricane Guide highlight button on the home page.
The Hurricane Guide provides extensive information in preparing for a storm but here are five essential hurricane season tips to help Lakeland Electric customers during this year's storm season.
1. Following a power outage, unplug all large appliances and electronics to prevent power surges that may occur when electricity is restored. These surges can often damage equipment and create fire hazards.
2. Remember the "three don'ts" when using generators: DON'T run a generator in the house; DON'T run a generator in the garage; and, DON'T plug the generator directly into your home's main electrical system. The first two can lead to asphyxiation and the third can send an electrical charge back into the power grid, posing an electrocution hazard to utility workers. DO run the generator outside in a well-ventilated area and DO plug individual appliances directly into the generator.
3. Clear your patio and yard of lawn furniture, toys, potted plants, and other debris that could blow around in high winds and cause damage or injury.
4. Prior to the storm, identify the places around your home where you can shut off your gas, water and electricity. In an emergency, you'll want to be able to turn them off quickly.
5. Create a hurricane survival kit that includes: first aid supplies, water, batteries, flashlights, battery powered radio, manual can opener, prescriptions, pet food, canned foods, cash, bleach, trash bags, charcoal or gas grill with plenty of fuel, wooden kitchen matches, a portable cooler and tarps with ropes. Don't forget a hardwire phone because cordless phones will not work during a power outage.
Lakeland Electric is the third largest public power utility in the State of Florida. The utility is also one of the first utilities established in Florida having started operation in 1889. Today, power is generated at Lakeland Electric's two primary base load plant sites, the 785-megawatt McIntosh Power Plants and the 93-megawatt Larsen Power Plant. For additional storm season tips or to view a 2012 Hurricane Guide please visit www.lakelandelectric.com.


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The essentials for any UK road trip
It's summer; it's time to throw caution to the wind and take advantage of the UK's thrilling plethora of sights, many of which are within driving distance of you. Don't be scared and settle for a weekend in front of the TV, take a road trip; they're easier than you think…
Plan ahead
Road trips don't require you to devise an itinerary to follow neurotically, but every destination requires preparation. You need to pack the appropriate supplies and research the weather. If it's hot for example, remember the sun tan lotion and pack lots of water – don't leave your weekend up to chance! Spontaneity is arguably the fuel of fun, but planning your road trip will help identify and eliminate the possible pressure points a road trip can present.
Importantly, make sure you know where you're travelling to and how long it will take. If you haven't already, get some UK breakdown cover; if you do experience problems, at least your road trip will be back on track quickly. Using Google maps, an iPhone GPS app, or a Sat Nav will also prevent you from getting lost and hopefully avoid any traffic jams. If you're driving through cities then research when they are busiest to ensure you travel against peak traffic or outside peak times. Such simple considerations are often overlooked but will save you time and prevent stress.
Know your destination
Don't just assume, learn the basics; knowing the opening and closing times of your destination will help you plan your road trip and avoid disappointment. The internet provides a wealth of information about every attraction. Imagine visiting a theme park and being stuck in boring queues all day. If you'd researched online you'd have learnt that the queue's for the most popular rides are shortest in the first and last hours that the park is open, giving you more time to explore and relax throughout the day.
Knowing your destination could also save you money. For example, theme parks apply discounts when you book online, and special 2 for 1 vouchers are often promoted on fizzy drink bottles; you'll save money where others won't, meaning it's you who can afford those expensive queue jump passes!
Each road trip will also feature some attractions you and your accompanying friends and/or family are desperate to see, and some things you personally aren't. Don't wait till you're there to debate the day; that will waste time! Identify everyone's needs before travelling and you'll ensure you have enough time to see everything.
Enjoy yourself!
Treat your road trip like a mini holiday. When travelling abroad we make a point of revelling in a different culture and trying new things. That attitude is often lost when considering the UK, which we can take for granted. It's our homeland, we already know everything about it, and nothing surprises us, you may think. Wrong. The UK has arguably more attractions and history then any other country in the EU, and yet we often overlook this to save for trips abroad where the only attraction is the constant heat. Revel in the UK's diverse culture, try new foods and search for beautiful views; enjoy yourself!
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HP Pavilion dv7-1004ea
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A flawless mix of style, usability and features from this great media centre. HP is one the world's largest laptop manufacturers, with a comprehensive range of machines available. Its Pavilion brand targets the consumer market, and the dv7-1004ea (£831 inc. VAT) is a high powered and affordable media and gaming laptop that excels on many levels. Due to its large 17-inch screen, the chassis weighs 3.6kg. It is one of the biggest and heaviest laptops around, and a true desktop replacement. Its 232-minute battery life is excellent, however, so you can easily work on the move if the weight doesn't put you off. The flawless mix of style, performance and features make the HP Pavilion dv7- 1004ea an excellent entry-level media centre. The reflective screen is not ideal in bright conditions, but there are few better laptops available at this price.
80, Leistung 80, Mobilität 60
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/11/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60%
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT: Successor of the 8600M GT and because of the smaller 65nm production process the card is higher clocked (and therefore faster) with the same current consumption.Furthermore, it features an improved video processor (VP3) and HybridPower to save current (in conjunction with the 9100M G).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
Entry level Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB Level 2 Cache and due to the 25 Watt TDP also suited for 13" laptops.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
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March 12, 2007 | A few months ago my firm invested in two diagnostic companies and we were very much not alone. In the first half of 2006, nearly $300 million of venture capital flowed into the United States and European diagnostics industries, which greatly eclipsed the amount invested in 2005. Anecdotally the VC's are back and seem very excited about the broader disease management and personalized medicine investment opportunities. Clearly we have successfully emerged from the "nuclear winters" of 2003 and 2004 when approximately $100 million was invested in the diagnostics industry in each year.
It is well understood that overall health care costs are dramatically reduced with early detection and therefore further disease progression is curtailed. Even with early clinical detection, or at the time when symptoms are present, the disease burden is already quite meaningful. It is equally well understood that payors are wasting money on drugs which are not very effective on certain patient populations. Today's detection and analytical tools are enabling tailored diagnosis and treatment planning. For instance, 50 years ago clinicians could diagnose leukemia whereas today we now know there are nearly 40 types of leukemia, each of which would be treated differently. Survival rates for leukemia have improved from negligible to now approaching 70%.
Observed Tony Shuber, CTO of Predictive Biosciences —one of our new portfolio companies — "there are no magic bullets out there for all cancers, and with the increased efficacy of all these new therapies, we are able to compartmentalize patients and dramatically improve survival rates."
In addition to the numerous policy challenges, there are other issues that diagnostic companies must navigate. From an investor's perspective it is deceivingly expensive to bring a new test to market, and those costs are expected to only increase. From marker discovery and validation to test development and clinical hurdles, analysts have estimated that it could be as much as $100 million to bring a broad based screening test successfully to market. How that is funded is very tricky, certainly when VC's are expecting to make 5-10x their initial investment. Identifying and then funding to those interim development milestones is critical. Corporate partners and pharma will need to play an increasing role in funding downstream clinical studies and marketing activities.
Overall general market acceptance is challenging as well. Payors are nervous that the prescribing behavior of doctors may be slow to change given that there is not presently enough pharmaco-economic data to confirm the benefits. "Will we be able to demonstrate the potential of these diagnostic technologies and translate that into clinical practice?" questioned Shuber of Predictive.
And patients themselves will struggle to appreciate the idea of targeted therapies as the medical profession is able to sub-segment patient populations especially when patients will be denied a certain treatment because the diagnostic test implies the therapy will be ineffective.
Another meaningful challenge speaks to the heart of the business model itself: the CPT-code approach to reimbursing diagnostic tests is completely divorced from the value delivered. In order to move to a more holistic disease management paradigm, the savings to the healthcare system needs to be reflected in the pricing model for diagnostic technologies. For example, it is estimated that the typical reimbursement for a herceptin-2 test is slightly more than $300, yet the value provided to the healthcare system may be as high as $24,000 if it results in the proper treatment regimen.
The convergence of information technologies and medicine has created a patient population which is demanding more data and understanding for what ails them, or may ail them in the future. VC's rational economic beings (well, maybe not all are) are relying on the fact that over time this demand for better understanding and the value proposition and reimbursement hierarchy will need to normalize. As evidence of that, there is increasing pharma collaboration activity with the diagnostic companies which will be a source of future revenue and funding, as well as probable exits. All of this underscores that the environment for diagnostics companies is improving.
Ultimately these companies will only be good VC investments if "the performance of these new tests results in decreased — and meaningfully decreased — mortality rates...and they can be incorporated into existing, established clinical algorithms...then this will drive clinical acceptance" concludes Shuber at Predictive. So yet again it really is all about the data.
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Stocks in Japan and Hong Kong suffered sharp losses today, and major European markets are also in the red. U.S. stocks look to be following their lead this morning, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC ) and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI ) down 0.8% and 0.64%, respectively, at 10:05 a.m. EDT.
Gold is losing its luster
On the back of a challenging week during which it lost $60 per ounce, gold is reeling on Monday, down more 5%, having dipped below $1,400 intraday for the first time since March 2011. Gold is a highly volatile asset, and recent downward momentum could be nothing more than a spate of volatility in a long-term secular uptrend. Still, I think Societe Generale's research note of April 2, titled "The End of a Gold Era," looks increasingly prescient. The report included an end-of-year price target of $1,375, and that figure is now in sight. Ten days later, Goldman Sachs piled on with a year-end forecast of $1,450.
Bear in mind that the yellow metal was trading just below $1,600 at the publication of both reports. As the following chart for the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSEMKT: GLD ) shows, gold has dramatically underperformed stocks so far this year:
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A solid crowd turned out for Coen Brothers hilarity, White Russians and Wii bowling Saturday night at the Bama Theatre at WellThatsCool.com's "Tuscaloosa Abides: A Celebration of All Things Lebowski."
While some just came to enjoy the festivities, others indulged even further by dressing up as their favorite characters from the noir comedy, most of them appropriately wearing robes.
Mama Dixie of the Pink Box Burlesque emceed a quick costume contest on the Bama Theatre stage, as the enthusiastic crowd awarded first place to Billy Fields' scarily accurate Walter Sobchak outfit, with second place going to Jack Roberts and third place to Elizabeth Walston's take on the Dude.
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"Overall, I think it turned out great considering it was the Easter weekend, along with the fact there was a concert going on just down the road from us," Smith said. "Everyone seemed to have a good time, and the crowd is what we expected and maybe a little higher than that. It's definitely turned into and will continue to be a yearly event we host."
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EAST LIVERPOOL - The Columbiana County Port Authority has found another potential buyer for its railroad for what they hope is the last time.
The port authority board approved a letter of intent at Monday's meeting to sell the former Youngstown & Southern Railroad to an environmental and energy services company by the name of Tervita for $2.9 million, with $1.7 million going to pay off loans related to the purchase and upgrade of the rail line.
"This represents, hopefully, the culmination of our efforts to get this railroad back into private hands," said port authority CEO Tracy Drake.
Tervita is the fourth company to agree to purchase and operate the rail line since it was acquired by the port authority in 2000. The first operator filed for bankruptcy in 2004, while the second company pulled out in 2006 before a deal was completed.
A lease/purchase agreement was then reached with Eastern States Railroad, a spinoff company created by Total Waste Logistics to transport demolition debris to its landfill in Negley. Eastern States failed to close on the deal by the 2009 deadline as the landfill business plummeted due to the recession, leaving the port authority to make the various loan payments.
As recently as November, the port authority had been working on a new deal that would have resulted in Total Waste Logistics purchasing the railroad, but the deal instead morphed into one with Tervita, a Canadian-based company that provides environmental and energy services to various industries, including the shale gas industry. The shale gas boom underway in the region is the reason for the company's interest in acquiring the railroad.
"This is a significant agreement for Tervita, as it's the first rail transportation in our U.S. operations and will give our customers the opportunity to get their jobs done more efficiently, safer and with less impact to the environment," said Phil Vogel, president of Tervita's U.S. operations, according to a company news release.
Under the terms of the letter of intent, the port authority is to be paid by July 16, with $150,000 to be received immediately upon execution of the letter of intent. Of the $2.9 million, Drake said $1.2 million will go to the Ohio Rail Development Commission to pay off a loan obtained from the agency and $500,000 to pay off a bank loan.
As part of the deal the Ohio Rail Development Commission will forgive $1 million in penalties owed by the port authority for falling behind on payments to the agency after Eastern States failed to follow through with its planned purchase.
Drake indicated the port authority will have lost $1 million-plus from the deal when you include legal fees. "Overall, we're taking a bit of haircut on the deal, but we were able to preserve a railroad," he said.
Drake expects Tervita will also acquire the Negley landfill or a major interest in the facility.
The 36-mile rail line extends from Boardman to Darlington, Pa., with the majority of it in Columbiana County. Drake believes within two years the railroad will be experiencing 1970s level of 7,000-plus rail cars of traffic annually.


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Going into Friday's matchup with the Utah Jazz, the San Antonio Spurs had been scoring an average of 107 points per game in their last three games. The Jazz meanwhile came in dead-last in the Western Conference but if you watched what ensued for the first three quarters in Salt Lake City, you'd have thought the Jazz were the team coming in with a six-game winning streak.
The Jazz came out jumping on the Spurs with at one time, a 15-point lead. San Antonio could not put the ball in the basket as they were held to just 16 points in the first, while defensively they allowed Utah to score 29 points on them.
In the second quarter San Antonio sort of looked like a glimpse of the Spurs as they sharpened up defensively holding Utah to 17 points, while offensively they were at least able to score 25 points. One of the sparks in the first half was Boris Diaw, who went into halftime having scoring 10 points and had only missed one shot (5-of-6). On the other side, Derrick Favors was having his way in the paint as he went into the half with 10 points and 15 rebounds. The boards were an issue early, as Utah outrebounded San Antonio 31-19 in that first half.
After the half, the Spurs looked like they reverted back to the first quarter-low scoring version of themselves as they turned the ball over nine times in the quarter, and going into the fourth quarter, they had only scored 19 points in the third and found themselves down seven points as they entered the final quarter. And then Tony Parker happened.
One thing Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich usually doesn't do in a regular season game is start a fourth quarter with a majority of his starters. He usually waits midway through the quarter for his starters to rest and then finish the game. Friday however, the message was clear, 'go finish the game now.' Though it wasn't an official message, Parker and the group entering the fourth quarter looked like they understood the message.
The Spurs came out blazing in the fourth with a quick 12-2 run. Danny Green, who had only scored two in the first three quarters, nailed two quick fire 3-pointers while Parker had his way with the Jazz defense scoring 14 of his 22 points in the fourth. When the buzzer was seconds from ringing, there were the Spurs holding a 10-point lead as the ticker rang they defeated the Jazz 91-82, having their best quarter of the night in the fourth as they outscored Utah 31-15.
Asked after the game by Sean Elliot asked Parker if the Spurs were looking ahead to a long break during the game, where they won't resume play until next Wednesday against Boston, and Parker said "maybe."
Tim Duncan had a bounce-back game from his previous 1-of-12 shooting night as he finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Diaw scored a season high as he finished with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Spurs are now on a seven-game winning streak and hold the best record in the Western Conference at 9-1 through the first 10 games of the season. Overall in the NBA, San Antonio is just second to the Indiana Pacers, who are the only remaining undefeated team at 9-0.


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SEMMES, Alabama -- The last time Mary G. Montgomery advanced to the state softball tournament was 1988. That was also the year the Vikings won the Class 6A title.
To put that into perspective, Ronald Reagan was serving his final term as President. Gasoline was $1.08 a gallon, the average cost of a new house was $138,300 and the cost of a first-class stamp was 22 cents.
Freshman first baseman Lexi Hart's mother played on that championship team, and Brenda Box, Mary G. Montgomery's softball coach, was only 7 years old.
Box is hoping this year's team can recreate the magic of the 1988 squad. There has certainly been a lot of excitement about the Vikings entering this week's state tournament at Montgomery's Lagoon Park.
"The atmosphere around the school has been great," she said. "The support has been awesome. People have donated money for hotels, and some of the old players I played with have been on Facebook and Twittering about us going to state. The kids are super excited."
It has indeed been an exciting year for MGM (37-15-1), which faces Hoover at noon on Friday in the eight-team double elimination tournament. The Vikings won the right to go to state by going 3-0 in the South Regional Tournament, and go into the state tournament with a six-game winning streak.
"We talked about peaking at the right time, and we hoped that they would respond," Box said. "It looks like they have. We knew that in terms in region play, the competition was close knit as far as talent, and that it wasn't going to be easy."
Easy it may not have been, but MGM certainly had the talent to get the job done.
Junior pitcher Katelyn Wilson (22-5) has been the dominant pitcher for the Vikings. She also leads the team in batting average (.437).
"She's really worked hard," said Box of Wilson. "We have been working on the mental aspect, getting her to pitch to batters instead of the plate. She's finally started working hard on that."
Wilson has not been the only Viking with a hot bat. Shortstop Kaitlyn Wood is batting .415 and has 31 RBIs, while outfielder Kaylea Cazalas leads the team in home runs with five and has 35 RBIs.
With the South Regionals behind them, the Vikings know that have their work cut out for them.
"We've heard a lot of good things about Sparkman, Pelham, and Hoover," she said. "It's going to be tough, but we're going to do our best."
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In continuing Shark Week coverage here at FishChannel.com, we have decided for the most part to not focus on the pseudo-science and instead focus on the science.
Actor Paul Walker, who died in November 2013 in a car crash, was an advocate of marine conservation and for the last 10 years before his death, joined marine scientist Dr. Michael Domeier on great white shark expeditions.
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Walker's last expedition involved tagging a female shark named Gil Rakers and the documentary was to hopefully focus on capturing Gil Rakers giving birth, which had never before been seen as not a whole lot is known about the birthing process of the shark or even where the pupping grounds are located.
Production of the episode, Spawn of Jaws: The Birth, had just begun production when Walker died, and Domeier told Entertainment Weekly that he was unsure if he was going to finish the documentary. But he surmised that Walker would want the film finished so he carried on without his good friend.
But then Domeier realized on their second trip on the boat that Paul was not a distraction but was the real deal, genuinely interested in the science of the great white shark. Domeier told EW that Walker was an incessant texter, asking when he could join him on his research vessel. Domeier also told EW that at one point, Walker told him in a phone conversation that he wanted to quit acting, go back to school (Walker studied marine biology before the acting bug got him) and work full time researching these amazing animals. Domeier urged Walker not to quit acting and told him that he could use his celebrity in such a way to promote marine conservation that no scientist ever could.
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As the pieces are being put together to determine the precise cause and circumstances of Whitney Houston's shocking death on Saturday, Beverly Hills Police Lieutenant Mark Rosen tells PEOPLE: "At this time, there's no obvious evidence of foul play or cause of death."
Without citing the exact location within Houston's room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel where the body of the 48-year-old was discovered, Rosen said early Saturday evening, "Someone in her entourage found her unresponsive in her room. … Our detectives are still in the room, and her body is still here as well."
Late Saturday afternoon, Rosen had told PEOPLE: "I can confirm that Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. this afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. We received a call at 3:43 p.m. from hotel security and Beverly Hills Fire and police responded minutes later."
He added, "It's unclear who notified hotel staff, because she has quite an entourage here at the hotel. "An attempt was made to resuscitate, to no avail."
As for there being any evidence of drugs of any kind in Houston's room, Rosen said: "We don't know yet. Her death is under investigation."
A later statement from the Beverly Hills police department explained that the detectives investigation "is a common practice whenever a death occurs which is unattended and unexpected."
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I have not been actively involved in Ethiopian politics as a member of any political party for a long time, however recently I have been actively surfing Ethiopian websites in order to read information about Ethiopian politics in particular and to understand the current situations in general. More than that, up to recently, before I have left Las Vegas for a while, I have actively participated in every Ethiopian political meeting that addresses Ethiopian current political and economical affairs. Recently, after I have witnessed first hand the devastation of Iraq by its own people in addition of outside factors, and then the escalation of hatred among different religious groups and the fear they created to children, women and ordinary people, I obliged to scribble my thoughts about the current senseless political drama in and outside of Ethiopia.
Most Ethiopians, including myself, often wonder about the place where this political drama occurs and the participants who are actively involving in this drama and then vehemently attempting to decide the political fate of individuals as well as political organizations and, of course, the political process of the country. Most Ethiopians know that political struggle or strike against government or institution will occur due to politico-economical oppression and suppression including lack of basic human rights as well as deficiency of economical and social freedom. Without these major politico-economical imbalances and contradictions, there is no major struggle, and even if there is, it will not be successful. Having said this, the primary people who have faced the aforementioned political, economical and social discrimination and injustice are the one who live in Ethiopia. Those people are the back bone of their struggle to determine their destiny, and to bring political democracy, economical prosperity and social harmony in their country. The 2005 election which CUD and UEDF were involved was a good example for the above statement. These organizations, particularly CUD, successfully organized the people at the grassroots level and brought them to execute their right by electing their own leaders. If was not to Weyane's heinous and undemocratic political actions, the first democratic institutions could have been established in the country. This showed that the almighty power is concentrated in the hand of Ethiopian people. The rest is secondary. The Ethiopian Diasporas have no more function than playing a supporting role to the struggle that actively occur in Ethiopia. We can be very effective in supporting the struggle economically and politically. We can raise a lot of money to the political organization or organizations we are favoring. We can also lobbying foreign governments, political institutions on behalf of particular political organization or even on behalf of the country. HR-2003 which was, initiated, organized and executed by the few determined people (Al Mariam and others) in diaspora is a good example. Other than these, we have no major rights to make a decision on behalf of the people who suffer in Ethiopia and saying who should be the leader of particular organization or who should be knocked out from certain organizations. We do not have the moral ground until we decide to go and live again in Ethiopia and share the burden of those unfortunate people.
Of course, we have the moral duty to provide constructive criticisms to political organizations or individuals as long as it can help them to correct or amend their policies or programs to the good of the people. But when it goes beyond that and becomes destructive and demeaning, then it loses its objective. That is what has happened in the last few months in Washington DC in particular and in the western hemisphere in general. Instead of trying to understand the core of the problems or contradictions between political organizations or between individuals within political organization and help to find out a workable solution, certain individuals or group of individuals are flaring up the problems by supporting one individual/group and insulting or defaming the reputation of the other individual/group. For instance, I have read an irrelevant, childish but well calculated article in the name of the Ethiopian people to defame the reputation of Hailu Shawel. The writer attempted to explore everything from the death of Pro. Asrat to the personal family matters to destroy the good name of Mr. Shawel. Among other things the one that saddened me the most was the part he wrote, "The main reason Mr. Shawel returned from US to Ethiopia during the crisis was to prevent Dr. Negas election to Addis Ababa mayor office". Is this how we are going to pay back the person who organized the Ethiopian people day and night by using his elderly labor, by spending his personal wealth, and by putting his feeble health at risk, and brought an effective opponent political organization in Ethiopian history? Contrary to the senseless accusation, the reason Mr. Shawel went back to Ethiopia was to be with his colleagues during the crisis and to fulfill his leadership duty although he understood well incarceration was waiting for him. Rather he should be admired for his heroic action and determination instead of insulted by those pathological and delusional pseudo-intellectuals. Mr. Shawel I salute you for your courage and political work for that unfortunate country. On the other side of the coin those name callers (misnomers) tormented one of the well accomplished economists who could survive in any part of the world and raise his children without any problems as a Weyane's accomplice. How can you accuse a distinguished professor of being a government operative when he left his job in the US and went to Ethiopia and tried to help his country and then openly opposed the government's undemocratic work, participated actively in the opposition force and because of that went to prison not only once but twice? The diaspora's bizarre behavior did not even stop to accuse Birtukan who left her young child and went to Kaliti for the sake of her people. Let me ask you questions you gossip-mongers: how many Ethiopian women have you seen in each political meeting that organized in or out side Ethiopia? How many Ethiopian women are involving actively in Ethiopian politics recently let alone in leadership position? I leave the answer to the Ethiopian people.
The other irresponsible parties who are actively pouring salts, with or without knowing, to the wound of the Ethiopian people are the so-called Ethiopian news websites (gossip-sites). In the first place I am not sure the editors of these websites are professional journalists. If they are, then, they are degrading the profession itself and the excellent name of those Ethiopian journalists who have sacrificed their time, energy, and life for the betterment of their country by exposing the evil and undemocratic nature of the government. In addition of not having the moral and ethical standard which is the litmus paper of a good journalist behavior, some of these editors' minds are blinded by vengeance and taking sides. Conversely, other than providing unaltered news to its audiences, the exemplary and even minded journalist's main duty is to give a balanced stage to its participants in order to entertain different ideas. This way the people will get the chance to listen to both sides and make their own decisions. Through process they will eventually develop mature democratic culture. Instead of performing this kind of noble job, the good so-called websites turn themselves into gossip sites by picking the person they don't like and trashing his reputation. For example, one of the sites restlessly has been attacked the undisputed name of Dr. Taye by creating untrue but sensational stories. This unwavering political scientist have proved himself and gained international respect by fighting a one man battle with Weyane to keep the freedom of Ethiopian teacher association regardless of 6 years of incarceration. Taye may differ with others with ideas and policies but he is not questioned in his integrity. He earned his respect not only among his friends but also from his enemies. What about Mersha, Eyasu, Asefa and others who have been in struggle since their young age for the cause they believe without forming a family or having a house to shelter. Who are we to disrespect the good name of these heroes? Why don't we leave the judgment to the Ethiopian people? Are we better than the vast majority of Ethiopians who reside in Ethiopia because we live in the west and have access to a computer? We are preaching about democracy, multi parties system, and basic human rights but simultaneously we could not tolerate different ideas or thinking than ours. How do we then differ from Weyane? Besides that what is the advantage of the disintegration of CUD or EPRP to other political organizations except rolling back the democratization process of the country. Do we really understand the negative impact of the crumbling of multiethnic political organization to the good relationship of different ethics and to the stability of the country as a whole? We will never see the full democratic process of the country in the future unless we solve these political crises wisely.
In conclusion, I believe Ethiopia's destiny is at cross road. I believe Ethiopia is like an intubated patient who is admitted in intensive care with multi-organs failure. In order to survive, this kind of patient needs multi-specialty physicians who are expert in their fields. To save this patient successfully, not only expertise in their field is required, but they also need to create good communication skills to exchange ideas freely among themselves and to have a healthy working environment. Otherwise, the chance of this patient succumbing to her disease is more than fifty percent. That is why it is vital to leave personal/ group egos or vendettas to the side and work in harmony for the sake of Ethiopia's existence. A country with non-drainable source of heroes/heroines does not cry when these children sacrifices their life for her integrity or survival. Instead of crying she would be proud of them. However, a country cries and becomes miserable when she needs a hero/heroine badly for her existence and could not find him/her. At one historical juncture Ethiopia had heroic children who fought Italian aggression and saved her from colonialism. Today Ethiopia is crying because it lacks heroes/heroines who can fight selflessly against narrow nationalism and dictatorship with good vision and bring her children together for a common cause. I hope more Hailus, Brhanus, Brtukans, Mershas, Tayes, and Eyasus will flourish to fight for their country.
Mulugeta Kassahun
The article is well put together and it should be recommended to all concerned Ethiopians. Our spirit toward Democracy should focus on unity, tolerance, and humility. Let us all say no to negative reports because it is not doing any good to the future of Ethiopia. It is easy to divide because the Devil thrives in division and confusion. At the same time, it is hard to unite because the process involves bringing many souls(all Ethiopians) together. Though the path is narrow, please let us all choose to walk toward uniting the spirit of the people.
use less organizations who are these people he is talking about old fishion amhara go to hell.
never and ever dream to come back again, what have you done to ethiopia for the last one hudred years in power? shame on you better others who are trying to live as ethiopia even if suffering becuase one day they will be falourish with development. got hell with your bado proud we do not want you to lead ethiopia even for one day.
love and unite to all people of Africa, down to old boys called kinjit or cud what ever name you call it.
Poor english!
U the Amhara complex! if you don't know how Ethiopia is complex in terms of culture, language what have u couldn't speak about the one-ness thing. First u should belive on the identity issue. Don't tell us about the Amhara balabats u mentioned them above, there are a number of people who pay their own life for their country that u don't know them at all. CUD…what have Hailu couldn't be a solution to the complex nature of Ethiopian poletics as they are promoting something evil (Shewa centric) not at all!
First u should also undestand that other people (70 mill) people also love their country as u do. Ethiopia is after all about people not about the land!
please go back to school!
ETHIOPIAN REVIEW (traitors) WEBSITE IS THE WORST ETHIOPIAN MEDIA OUTLET OF OUR TIME. Supurb observation"The other irresponsible parties who are actively pouring salts, with or without knowing, to the wound of the Ethiopian people are the so-called Ethiopian news websites (gossip-sites). In the first place I am not sure the editors of these websites are professional journalists. If they are, then, they are degrading the profession itself and the excellent name of those Ethiopian journalists who have sacrificed their time, energy, and life for the betterment of their country by exposing the evil and undemocratic nature of the government. In addition of not having the moral and ethical standard which is the litmus paper of a good journalist behavior, some of these editors' minds are blinded by vengeance and taking sides. Conversely, other than providing unaltered news to its audiences, the exemplary and even minded journalist's main duty is to give a balanced stage to its participants in order to entertain different ideas. This way the people will get the chance to listen to both sides and make their own decisions. "source MULUGATA KASAHUN ,GOSSIP IN THE NAME OF THE ETHIOPIAN PEOPLE
hi man i red your article,but i dont think you really dont understaand what our country really need! ethiopia we are not special peoples who traped by bad leaders,very close to god and bright future becase of oposition parties. i hate this stuff. comeon man we are the poorest country on earth, we are the mopst talkative and faultfinder. we are poor not bacase of governments now and in the past but bacase of peoples like you !! see kuba or chaina they dont have good governmet in my opinien but they have more hands to work than than to write some useless things on internet. ethiopia future in not on one party it on me ,on you and all the peoples of ethiopia. may be you think that now i am the suporter of the governmet this is the problem our inherited problem ruther than hearing what some one said we are so busy on classifing each other. i am a student abrode i always dream to do some thing usefyll to my country. but i embaresed by you and your kind always make the country hell, becase of governent,try to be a very close son or what ever of ethiopia. country is people ,the poples that needs food water and hospital each day. dont you see that.the will not be haven in ethiopia as faras we are not doing somethine usefullnot thinking about changing the governmet. god ,you wanna me to tell you some thing if ucd get in to power after one year or even less than that ,you and you kind start another propaganda. oh they are not doing what they promise bla.. bla
please wake up ,we have to do alots of things for ethiopia. dont you see she is waiting for you.she doesnt like alotmore speakersbut workers!!!!!!
this in not only for you but also for your kind. comeon WE ARE in 21 centuary there in no go back, ethiopia needs hand to work.do you think by saying GOD BLEES ETHIOPIA, wecan solve one tiny problem. no, we have a mountain of problem but the pillar of the problem is we are not BLESSED TO WORK ,TO THINK POSITIVE WAY, TO BE REALL LOVER OF ETHIOPIA.
Mulugeta! The end justifies the means.All those guys you mentioned-Eyasu, Mersha,Taye and Hailu are losers.They haven't accomplished anything in terms of Ethiopian politics.As far as i am concerned,telling it like it is should not be interpreted as gossip.
Mr. Mulugeta Kassahun, you pumpkin head!
You stated "If was not to Weyane's heinous and undemocratic political actions" If you think Woyane is not democratic, you don't know Ethiopia at all. Besides you are living in the US and you will not know a gadom thing what is going on in Ethiopia.
CUD is nothing but a collection of useless group who came to participate if they could regain the power they have lost. If you think CUD has the best receipe for Ethiopia in their disarry organization, you are wrong. A person like you who is filled with hate and follows the flod, will have the all mighty hell. Adjust the balace so you can have some mercy in life.
Peace to all Ethiopian people.
Ay Mulugeta, you said " if we put our effort and "MONEY"
"Foll me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." Goes the saying. You come out from your hibernation realizing that the " Fools", the die-hard cud supporters, will still contribute money for the lost cause of cud?
You are too let mulugeta. UCD is dead, and Diaspora are regreating for their lost money let alone to give you additional one.
I guess you better go back to Las Vegas and look for a job and stay out of politics.
God Bless Ethiopia!
I think your name should be Baboon.
Let me tell you what the Amhara did for the last 1000 years not just for 100 year as you tried to tell us:
They teach you Amharic. Lucky you!!
They save you from been a slave for Italy
They kept your history and culture for you and me.
They save your behind from Mojahidin or fanatic Islam
Now it is you and I to keep our Country together and safe in stead of trying to criticized the last 1000 or 100 years heroes like Ase, Tedrowas, Gebrie, Alula, and soon
What did you do for your Country before you try to criticize 32% of the Amhara people?
Shame on you man!.
the above ababu [Visitor]12/24/07 @ 08:18 is a moron who cannot even come up with his own nick name.
Dear readers, please ognore the fake ababu. He is a BANDA from Eritrea trying to divide us Ethiopains.
Good observation, I am sure those who have competent and right mind will comprehend your frustration, but some simple Simpson likes ababu(person who comments on your article) will continue their name calling and destructive mission. You can not do anything about those cursed individuals, telling them is as the same as pouring water on the stone.
Anyhow, criticism positive or negative should be encourage and for sure, those political leaders who believe in their idea would not be frustrated or discouraged by blackmailing or character assassination, since their action is their witness.
Anyhow, I personally support criticism regardless it's negative or positive content. False accusation is always inevitable in the political arena, however, anyone is innocent until proven.
Our problem is deep rooted. Apparently, Most of our political leaders agree not to agree, and they are repeating the same mistakes. The current kinijit division is the same as EPRP'S Ha and Le division, without any vital political difference, but based on personally hate, power and privilege.
Surely, no one is happier than TPLF by the division of kinijit; at the same time the hope of million Ethiopians are shattered. It seems the end of Ethiopian struggle.
The division of kinijit is clouding the hope of million Ethiopians who are subjugated and terrorized by the ruthless Tigrain tribal warlords. Ethiopians stand behind kinijit, hoping to end the misery and the suffering inflicted by the barbaric Tribal chefs, however, our dream become a nightmare. Our irresponsible and reckless leaders instead of strengthen our unity and crush the head of the serpent(weyane) they choose to fight each other for minor problems and helping to feed it.
Now the Tigrain tribal warlords are laughing at us, they are belittling our people as usual.
Surely, nothing else but power, ego, and privilege kills our struggle.
Do not blame the people who are criticizing those leaders. Those leaders deserve to be held responsible since they traumatized our hope and paralyze our struggle. If they were genuine and honest they would not create such kind of mess because of minor difference.
Good observation, however, someone who is blinded by power, privilege and ego does not give ear for such kind of treasured suggestions. Most of Kinijit leaders have ultimate goal that is why they are crumbling before even going one step forward.
Eventually, they throw dust in our eyes; they shattered the hope of million Ethiopians, and paralyzed our struggle.
Virtually those individuals should be held responsible what they have done. They are a bunch of megalomaniac, self-centered, pompous, and all knowing individuals who are unable to practice ABC democracy and solve their minor problems.
What do you expect if those filthy bigheaded individuals were in Minilik palace, do you think they would be better than Melese? I do not think so; they are another despot who wants to rule the people with iron fist like their contour part Tigrain tribal chef, Melese Zenawi.
I think you need to give them crush course about democracy and at least they would improve and start standing with their feet again.
this is for biructait commenter in your opinion, democracy mean that has to be Cuban or chaina style you have to understand the deferents. you believe only a one man state and mind only. the different leaders will delivered idea to govern the people by expand the multi system for computation rather than that the Marxist system will destroy Ethiopia.
this is for biructait commenter in your opinion, democracy mean that has to be Cuban or chaina style you have to understand the deferents. you believe only a one man state and mind only. the different leaders will delivered idea to govern the people by expand the multi system for computation rather than that the Marxist system will destroy Ethiopia.
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Bubba Watson has been joined by two other players atop the leaderboard after 54 holes of the Travelers Championship.
Watson, who began the third round with a two-stroke margin over Patrick Reed and Padraig Harrington, carded an even-par 70 to stay at 10-under par in the $6.1 million PGA Tour at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.
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Sitting only a stroke back heading into Sunday are Chris Stroud (66) and left-handed Aussie Nick O'Hern, who shot a 68. Alone in sixth at 202 is Ken Duke, whose 65 matched DeLaet and Jeff Maggert for Saturday's low round.
Only three behind the leaders are Richard H. Lee (66), Nicholas Thompson (66), Jim Herman (67), J.J. Henry (68), Hunter Mahan (70) and Tommy Gainey (70). Newly-crowned U.S. Open champion Justin Rose carded his second straight 68 to also take a share of seventh at 7-under 203.
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Rumsey Radio Hour to return
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherdtown's always-popular Rumsey Radio Hour is set to return after a one-year hiatus at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 on stage at Shepherd University's Frank Center, off Duke Street. The performance will be followed by a post-show opportunity to meet the cast, also in the Frank Center.
Advance tickets are $15 each or two for $25 and are on sale now at the Dickinson and Wait Craft Gallery, the Four Seasons Bookstore and The Source in Shepherdstown, as well as at Albert & Arnold's Wine and Cheese shop in Charles Town.
Tickets will also be sold at the door for $20 each if space is still available.
Performed originally from 1989 to 1995 and revived in 2004, the Rumsey Radio Hour is Shepherdstown's version of National Public Radio's Prairie Home Companion. It features music and comedy, with a full array of old-time radio sound effects. This year's show will feature many of the stars of past shows, including Mark Kraham, Clissy Funkhouser, Phil Bufithis, Adam Booth, Todd Coyle, Don Oehser and Laura First.
For more information, call Jeanne Muir at 304-876-3715, or visit www.facebook.com/RumseyRadioHour.
Apollo Theatre announces lineup
MARTINSBURG - The Apollo Civic Theatre presents the following main stage productions:
Saturday and Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29: "The Haunted Theatre";
Oct. 22 and 29: Showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show";
Dec. 9-11, 16-18: "A Christmas Carol";
March 9-11, 16-18, 2012: "Bad Seed";
April 13-15, 20-22: "Father of the Bride"; and
May 11-13, 18-20: "The Pirates of Penzance."
For more information or reservations, call 304-263-6766 or visit www.apollo-theatre.org.
Old Opera House to perform 'Farce'
CHARLES TOWN - The Old Opera House Theatre Company presents the following productions for the 2011 season:
Oct. 21-23, 28-30: "Unnecessary Farce"; and
Dec. 8-11, 15-18: "It's a Wonderful Life."
For tickets, call 888-900-SHOW.
Off Broadway set to present 'Chicago'
FREDERICK, Md. - The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children's Theatre presents its productions:
To Nov. 5: "Chicago";
To Nov. 5: "Dora, The Explorer Live";
Oct. 22: Mystery dinner train, with departure at 6 p.m. at the Walkersville Southern Railroad.
Oct. 30-31: "The Rocky Horror Show;"
Nov. 18 to Dec. 30: "Christmas Tidings;"
Jan. 13 to March 4: "Damn Yankees;"
March 23 to June 2: "Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical"; and
June 15 to Aug. 25: "Footloose."
Shows run every Friday and Saturday evening, with some Sunday evening performances, as well as select Saturday and Sunday matinee performances.
For more information, call the box office at 301-662-6600, or visit www.wayoffbroadway.com.
MET announces upcoming shows
FREDERICK, Md. - The Maryland Ensemble Theater will present:
Oct. 27 to Nov. 20: "American Buffalo"; and
Dec. 8 to Jan. 1: "The Eight Reindeer Monologues."
For more information or tickets, call the MET Box Office at 301-694-4744.
Wayside Theatre announces shows
MIDDLETOWN, Va. - The Wayside Theatre will present the following performances:
To Nov. 5: "The Women in Black;"
Nov. 26 to Dec. 24: "Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Valley Christmas."
For more information or tickets, call 540-869-1776 or visit the website www.waysidetheatre.org.
Little Theatre to show 'Foreigner'
WINCHESTER, Va. - The Winchester Little Theatre will present the following performance:
Nov. 4-19: "The Foreigner."
For more information or tickets, call 540-662-3331, or visit www.wltonline.org.
Embassy Theatre announces shows
CUMBERLAND, Md. - The Embassy Theatre, 49 Baltimore St., announces the following lineup:
Through Oct. 23: "Waiting for Godot";
Today: Zombie party and showing of "Night of the Living Dead";
Oct. 20: Screening of "Rocky Horror Picture Show"; and
Oct. 29: Open house of "The Haunted Theatre"
For more information, call 301-722-4692, or visit www.newembassy.org.
Shakespeare Festival
FREDERICK, Md. - The Maryland Shakespeare Festival announces its 2011-2012 season. Plays will be performed at the All Saints Episcopal Church, unless otherwise noted:
Dec. 9-11: "All's Well That Ends Well;"
Jan. 20-22, 27-29: "Dead Man's Mambo" at the Frederick Cultural Arts Center;
March 9 to April 1: "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Merchant of Venice."
For more information, call 301-668-4090 or visit www.mdshakes.org.


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Jerome Simpson of the Cincinnati Bengals performed a similar stunt to score a touch down in an NFL game.
Now, this high school football player from Oklahoma City, OK pulled off a fantastic move almost perfectly, leaving his teammates in awe.
It was during an intra-squad scrimmage that this running back used his athletic abilities to execute a front-flip over a defender.
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text: Kevin Bacon shows off Footloose moves on TV Mon-24-Mar-14 09:12 To mark the 30th anniversary of Footloose, the Apollo 13 star made an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show on Friday and he thrilled fans of the 1984 movie by reviving the dance scenes as he made his grand entrance on the programme.Bacon was shown reenacting the steps from Footloose in his dressing room and in the corridors of the TV studio, even stripping to a white vest and performing the moves from the film's finale with a group of dancers before walking out onto the set where the routine continued. But the 55 year old has since admitted the Footloose sequence has left him nursing a few aches and pains.The actor took to his Twitter.com page on Saturday and wrote, "Hey @jimmyfallon thanks for a fun hang yesterday. Seems like folks enjoyed the dance. Not gonna lie I'm a little stiff today." Share this Tell Us What You Think WTF 0 LOL 0 FAIL 0 OMG 0 HOT 0 CUTE 0 ] Become a fan of The Edge on Facebook and on Twitter .