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Originally posted on The Fantasy Fix | Last updated 12/20/12
Jason Bay How on earth does Jason Bay get his name in a headline nowadays? If you said in an article about contractual busts, you would be spot on. In this rare case, Jason Bay is getting talked about because of fantasy value.Yes.Bay had his 4-year, $66 million contract with the New York Mets terminated in November after three injury-filled seasons. From 2004-2009, Bay was a must own fantasy outfielder, and a lone bright spot on a putrid Pittsburgh Pirates club until 2008. A mid-season trade to Boston gave Bay a chance to play for a ring, and as fantasy owners saw it, a much more hitter-friendly lineup and stadium. J-Bay got his money from the Mets that winter, and never had more than 12 HR or 57 RBI's as a member of the once Amazins'. Add in the move to the new Citi Field, and the deep alleys in the outfield evaporated what little power Bay still had left after multiple injuries.Bay's move to Safeco Field may come with a whimper from fans, but having the fences moved in could help....
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Medics demand ban on boxing in Australia after fighter dies
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Senior Queensland medical officials have called for a ban on boxing in Australia following a local fighter's death after losing a title fight over the weekend.
Braydon Smith, 23, had congratulated Filipino John Moralde for claiming a unanimous points decision win in their WBC Asian Boxing Council continental featherweight title bout in Toowoomba on Saturday but collapsed after returning to his dressing room.
The law student was put into an induced coma but never regained consciousness and his life support was turned off at a Brisbane hospital on Monday.
Australian Medical Association Queensland president Shaun Rudd said the fighter's death showed why boxing should be banned nationally.
"We believe that a so-called sport where two people knock each other in the head as often as you possibly can to win a bout seems rather barbaric," he told ABC on Monday.
"You're not allowed to hit the organs beneath the belt whereas you're allowed to hit the organ above your shoulder which is the most important organ in the body."
A representative of the Smith family said the young boxer, who was unbeaten in 12 fights prior to the Moralde bout, had wanted to show that boxing was not as dangerous as people feared.
"He really wanted to change the image of boxing," James O'Shea told AAP on Monday.
"A lot of times in this country the sport gets a bad rap. Continued...

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Suicide in HamletHello, I am writing a research paper based on the role of suicide in Hamlet. The approach I am taking attempts to show how complex the societal view of suicide and death in...
I am writing a research paper based on the role of suicide in Hamlet. The approach I am taking attempts to show how complex the societal view of suicide and death in general is, and how it affects and is shown through the characters in the play.
The following is my thesis statement:
Shakespeare seeks to draw sympathy for the characters whom face the difficulties of life and whether they can end it or suffer an unhonorable name.
Just wondering if anyone could recommend some good sources or avenues to further my research? I already have a few good sources, but the more the better!
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You might want to pose some questions to help you formulate your thesis statement.
1. Is Hamlet's suicide dishonorable?
2. Are the other deaths in the play attributable to dishonor or shame?
3. Is suicide an acceptable form of dealing with shame?
What are some sources you might use to help you support your thesis outside of the play itself?
The first thing I suggest you do is clean up your thesis statement. As it's written, it has three faults:
- It's a mixed construction. Grammatically, the sentence is incorrect from "whether" on--the two parts of the sentence must fit together grammatically.
- Whom should be who.
- "...an unhonorable name" lacks clarity and unhonorable should be dishonorable, if you decide to stick with it.
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Poll: Should I write a Kingdom Hearts fic? Vote Now!
Author has written 8 stories for Fire Bringer, Warriors, Avatar: Last Airbender, Digimon, and Guardians of Ga'Hoole.
About Me
Gender: Girl
Age: 13
Home: Stalker-much?
Romance: I know that I write romance-y stuff, but I never had a date or anything.
Like to Read Romance: Yuri, Rape(FxF, FxM), Normal (FxM)
Hates: Yoari (Slash)
Pairing Corner
These are the pairings that I support:
Ty Zula (duh)
Ty Lokka (ish)
Ty Luko (ish)
Tailchaser x Hushpad (Tad Williams Tailchaser's Song)
Fencewalker x Roofshadow (Tad Williams Tailchaser's Song) -- I'm sorry Forgotten Pawsteps, I know that she likes Pouncequick x Roofshadow, but I just don't see it.
Takuya x Izumi (Digimon Frontier)
Izumi x Kouichi (Digimon Frontier)
Kairi x Namine (Kingdom Hearts - More recent kick of mine)
Sandry x Briar (Circle of Magic)
Willow x Tara (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Tara x Buffy (Ummm, it would have to be really good for me to like it.)
I'll be adding to this list.
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Dead is a State of Mind:
"He told me that I'd have a mysterious encounter. And it's already come true. Last night, I was walking by the mortuary when I saw a light." - Penny
"Did you move toward it?" - Daisy
"Okay, who wants popcorn? Maybe I'll add M&Ms." - Daisy
"Long dark hair,lips like Angelina Jolie, and those weird yellowish eyes." - Daisy
"That sounds like Elise Wilder. Total femme fatale." - Samantha
"There are many kinds of shifters - wolves, big cats, even fluffy little bunnies." - Gage
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"Daisy, you're a genius!" - Samantha
"I've always known it, but sadly, no one seems to be aware of the fact." - Daisy
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"When you look at most of what we eat, it's not altogether appetizing. If you really stopped and looked at it, I mean. All those legs going, and the antennae tickling your throat on the way down." - Griffin
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Guardians of Ga'Hoole
The Mistmantle Chornicles
Ratha Series
Daughters of the Moon (On the first book still >:
The Alchemists Cat (Soo sad :/ )
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Spyro The Dragon (For Ps2 & Gamecube)
Guitar Hero (Over it though :/)
Anime I Have Seen
Lucky Star
Ginga Nargaeboshi Gin
Ginga Denstesu Weed
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (On Season 2)
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AS OF FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, I HAVE RETURNED TO FF.NET! *confetti is thrown and music plays* BUT SADLY, I CAN'T SEEM TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE IDEAS TO THE STORIES HERE. :/
Future One Shots
Dagger - Ty Zula
Scars - Ty Zula
Dumb - Ty Zula
Viper - Ty Zula
Future Stories
Grey Eyed Assassin - Ty Luko/Ty Zula
Hidden Pawsteps - Wolfpaw's life before Streamclan
Black Rose (Title may change) - Warriors x Tailchasers Song crossover
Talons and Claws 2: Second Generation - Warriors x GoGH crossover - Once the first is completed
November 16 - Getting back into updating. Coming out with some more stories, so if I don't update one then I'm working on another. Challenge story is up. Not too shabby, might I add.
November 21 - Feeling more confident with writing Ty Zula fics. Awesome ship, though lots of people say not to write a ship that would never even happen. Hello, this is fanfiction, where stuff that wouldn't happen can now happen. And where we may now twist it around. Another Ty Zula fic put up for reading. This time it is a story that I have been waiting to write for some pairing.
December 9 - New poll! Please check it out, and yes I do have an idea. It was a Snow Day today, so I might update my stories for you all. Who knows? Expect updates this whole week, and especially closer to Christmas. wink wink nudge nudge
January 1 - Happy New Year! And Merry Christmas! Yeah, I didn't feel like, nor had the time, to update my profile or even my stories. So, I have another idea for a story. I won't give away the title, but I need your help in deciding the pairing. Oh yeah, it's a Digimon fic. So you know what two pairings I'm going to ask you to chose from. Or it could be a love triangle type thing, but I still need the ending pairing.
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Calling me UGLY won't make you PRETTY,
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I only tolerate certain type of reviews. I have had a review that has said that a pairing would never be able to happen. HELLO, THIS IS FANFICTION!
Sorry it is really bothering me having had read a comment like that. Really, if you know that you don't like a pairing, why are you reading it?
So... Please try not to piss me off with comments like that. I accept others, even ones that help me get better.
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This page describes members and activities of the OBO Foundry Outreach Working Group.
The OBO Foundry Outreach WG is involved in public relations for the OBO Foundry. This includes monitoring and following up discussions on mailing lists, preparing documentation and educational materials, and presenting OBO Foundry activities at workshops, conferences, or other venues.
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Image one: The Swallow's Nest (Lastivchyne hnizd) on the Crimean peninsula, Ukraine
Fancy a trip? Backpacking in the Crimea
Image two: Windsor castle, Berkshire, England
Fancy a trip? Try this three-hour walk around Windsor
Image three: Miramare Castle, Trieste, Italy
Fancy a trip? Where to eat, sleep and have fun in Trieste
Image four: Edinburgh castle, Scotland
Fancy a trip? 10 cheap places to eat in Edinburgh
Image five: Neuschwanstein castle, Bavaria, Germany
Fancy a trip? Skiing in Bavaria
Image six: Prague castle, Czech Republic
Fancy a trip? Take a detour into the Moravia wine region
Image seven: Bran castle, between Transylvania and Wallachia, Romania
Fancy a trip? Horseriding through Transylvania
Image eight: Arg-e Bam (Bam citadel), Iran
Fancy a trip? Iran is on our 2014 travel hotlist
Image nine: Hearst Castle, California, US
Fancy a trip? Not really a castle? Perhaps. But it certainly has an interesting history
Image 10: Sleeping Beauty's castle, Disneyland Paris, France
Fancy a trip? Eva Wiseman on the park's 20th anniversary


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Arizona-based sister auction houses, J. Levine Auction & Appraisal and EJ's Auction & Consignment will present a significant Americana collection at auction Feb. 25-27.
Weekly Antique Auction & Show: Feb. 26-Apr. 30, 2016
The most recent installment of antique auction and show ads and events offered by Antique Trader feature a wide variety of opportunities to bid, buy and sell.
Seasoned dealer selling diverse selection without reserve Feb. 19
After nearly 40 years in the business, antiques dealer Sally Goodman is looking to create more space. In doing so, is offering a diverse inventory of items, with no reserve, during a Feb. 19 auction. Stephenson's is presenting the auction.
Weekly Antique Auction & Show Ads: Feb. 5 – Mar. 20, 2016
In the latest selection of featured auction and show ads, to run in Antique Trader, you'll find advertisements for Neal Auction Company's Feb. 19-21 Important Winter Estates Auction; Hal Hunt Auctions' American Antique Museum Auction, set for Feb. 20, and the Southfield Pavilion Antiques Exposition, scheduled for Feb. 26-28.
Prized 18th century pewter tankard among 300 lots set to sell Jan. 15-19
An extensive collection of pewter items, including pieces by Alberti, Kirby, and Will, are among the 300 lots in Pook & Pook's Americana auction Jan. 15-19.
Weekly Antique Show & Auction Ads: Oct. 30-Dec. 6
Check out the Antique Trader featured Antique Show & Auction Ads to see the 'happenings' in your region, and events taking place in places you'd like to visit.
Commemorative quilt stitches up $3,840
A quilt, created during the Spanish-American war, featuring a large eight-point center star and U.S. flags on a green background, embroidered with "War was declared April 22 1898" was among several lots to sell during Garth's Early American Auction, earlier this summer.
MLK Jr., Mickey, Superman headlining online icons auction July 14-16
Hake's Americana & Collectibles' July 14-16 auction features items from a who's who of superheroes. Among the superheroes to be represented are the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Superman, Mickey Mouse, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Martin Dihigo, the only five-nation Hall of Fame baseball player.
1776 tavern among lots in July two-session sale
The late William "Bill" Johnson's lifelong acquisition of unique, eclectic and ordinary items, will come to market July 10-11 and July 24-25. During the two session auction, to be presented by John McInnis Auctioneers, items including Americana, toys, banks, clocks, abandoned railroad cars, and a 1776 tavern will be up for bid.
Spitler-decorated pine chest taking center stage June 20
A wide spectrum of Americana including rare Shenandoah Valley folk art; Virginia and other Southern furniture, including a pine chest is set for sale during Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc.'s June 20 auction.


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The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache could be a hint to the Mopar 13
Chrysler's Mopar division is best known for their supply of OEM replacement parts and high performance components ranging from cold air intakes to crate engines but beginning in 2012, the Mopar division began offering their own limited edition, customized versions of company products. At first there was the Mopar 10 based on the Dodge Challenger followed by the Charger based Mopar 11 and the Chrysler 300C based Mopar 12. After the Challenger was featured in 2010, many expected that the Charger would be the Mopar 11 – and it was. However, prior to the debut of the Mopar 12 based on the Chrysler 300C there was a great deal of speculation as to what vehicle the Mopar 12 would use for its basis with some wondering if it would be a Ram, a Fiat 500, or a Jeep with that speculation put to rest when the Mopar 12 was unveiled.
Now that the Chrysler Group has used all three of the vehicles that use the similar chassis, Mopar enthusiasts are left to question what company vehicle could be used for a Mopar 13. Discussions point out the obvious interests in Mopar-tuned versions of the Ram 1500, the Dodge Durango, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the new Fiat 500 but what if the Mopar division has already offered a hint as to what is coming next?
Among the many featured vehicles at the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise was the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache by Mopar which was originally unveiled earlier this year at the Jeep Moab Easter Safari. This ultra high performance off roading machine was parked along with the Mopar 10, Mopar 11 and Mopar 12 – all of which wear an almost identical paint scheme featuring black paint with a blue offset "driver's stripe". This is the same paint scheme worn by the Wrangler Apache by Mopar and while we can't expect that the Mopar 13 will be an SRT-duty 6.4L Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler, you have to wonder if this black and blue Jeep is a suggestion that the next Mopar vehicle will be an off road performance vehicle rather than a street brawler.
In addition to showing off the advantages of light tuning to the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300C, the Mopar 10, 11 and 12 allow the Mopar division to show off how these three vehicles can be modified using dealership-offered components. While the Mopar-branded performance vehicles are offered in limited edition, the items that improve the performance and appearance of these vehicles are available on a piece by piece basis via the Mopar Performance catalogs. That Mopar Performance catalog has far more to it than just on road go-fast goodies and with plenty of emphasis on items to make company vehicles more off road friendly – it would make perfect sense for the Mopar 13 to be a Jeep product.
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Sharia News Watch 74
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- Sharia News Watch 74 : a collection newsquotes on Shariah, for
research & educational purposes only. [*] Shortcut URL:
The Shari'ah Newswatch provides a weekly update of news quotes on
Shari'a (Islamic Law) & related subjects, as appearing on the major
news searchengines: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shariawatch/
Jailed Afghan women have a taste of liberty - 30 Sep 03
A few Afghan women and girls were released from jail [in Kandahar] for
a day to attend a recent conference on women's rights in the new
Afghan Constitution, and their stories brought home the need for
change in a country where 95 percent of women are illiterate.
Addressing the most difficult issues, the women called for criminal
charges to be brought against men for domestic violence, sexual
harassment and for abuse. They demanded a ban on the practice of
giving women or girls as compensation for crimes committed by one
family against another. They called for a minimum marriageable age of
18 for girls (it is currently 16, but many girls marry in their early
teens), for the right to marry and divorce in accordance with Islam,
and for a reduction in time that women have to wait to remarry when
their husbands disappear.
But as all the women at the Kandahar conference acknowledged, the law
is one thing on paper; practices around the country, especially in the
conservative tribal areas of southern and eastern Afghanistan, are
quite another. Diplomats are worried that change will be harder to
carry out if Islamists succeed in making Shariah, or Islamic law,
binding in the constitution when it is adopted at a loya jirga, or
grand assembly, due in December.
Afghanistan's proposed constitution to enshrine women's rights
"No other Islamic country has a constitution that is so liberating for
women,'' said Fatima Gailani, a member of the Constitutional Review
Commission. "Men and women are equal. In Afghanistan's history, this
is totally new.''
The draft document says the government must provide women with
education and health care equal to men. It also will mandate
additional care for pregnant women and extra education for widows
whose husbands were killed during the last two decades of war.
A 10-day meeting of a 500-member loya jirga, or grand council, is to
convene in December to debate and ratify the document. Implementing a
constitution is crucial for Afghanistan as it lays the foundations for
its first democratic elections in decades, scheduled for June 2004.
Couple out on bail - 03 Oct 03
Following a tip-off, the eight enforcement officers conducted a spot
check on a business premise in Mukim Tanjong Maya and detained the
couple for close proximity or 'khalwat' which is an offence under
Chapter 77, Amendment 1984 of the Religious Council Act and Kadhi
Court. The couple was later released on bail under Chapter 77
Amendment 1984, Section 177 (1) and (2) of Kadhi Court. The woman was
released on bail of $500 [EUR 250,-] while the man was released on a
$1,000 bail. The man was again ordered to be present at the Religious
Office in Tutong District on Oct 7, 2003 for investigation.
New Mufti : Islamic Scholar - 30 Sep 03
Egypt's president has appointed a prominent Islamic studies professor
to become the country's top Muslim cleric. Mr Ali Gomaa, 51, yesterday
took up the post as mufti of the Cairo-based Al-Azhar University, the
Sunni Muslim world's foremost institute. President Hosni Mubarak on
Sunday issued the decree appointing Mr Gomaa to replace former mufti
Sheik Mohamed Ahmed el-Tayeb. Sheik el-Tayeb has been appointed
Al-Azhar University president, taking over from Mr Ahmed Omar Hashim
[who has completed his statutory eight-year role in the position].
Foremost among Mr Gomaa's responsibilities will be to issue religious
edicts, which sanction or prohibit acts according to Islamic syariah
law. Criminal courts also cannot carry out death penalties without
consulting the mufti.
A regular commentator on Arab satellite TV stations, Gomaa is also a
member of a North American Islamic organization that issues fatwas. He
has written more than 30 books on Islam and attended many
international Islamic conferences.
Egyptian Imam Sues State for Interference in Sermons - 11 Sep 03
A Muslim preacher is filing a lawsuit against the Egyptian government
for interfering in his sermons, demanding two million dollars in
compensation. Ibrahim Al-Kholi, imam at a mosque in the Cairo suburb
of Helwan, asked the courts to order the Ministry of Religious Affairs
to stop interfering in his sermons. [Kholi is professor at Al-Azhar].
An official at Al-Azhar, a prestigious mosque and university which
serve as the leading authority for Islam worldwide, said Egyptian
authorities have for two months been debating "the question of
sermons" at Friday prayers. A source close to the project said the aim
was to prevent extremists from giving sermons or inciting people to
rise up against the government.
Islam Not A Threat To Secularism: French Orientalist - 30 Sep 03
[Tamil Nadu] Muslim meet wants sacrifice ban to go - 30 Sep 03
An Islamic Shariat Protection and Awakening Conference held here
recently has requested the government to lift the ban on animal
sacrifice in temples as, it said, this interfered with an individual's
right to worship. The conference demanded reservation in jobs for
Muslims in Tamil Nadu on the lines of the system in Kerala and
Karnataka. It also demanded appointment of Arabic and Urdu teachers in
schools in Tamil Nadu. It wanted the Anti-Conversion Law to be dropped
and it registered its opposition to a common civil code.
Women to be blamed for violence against them: Scholar - 30 Sep 03
Women themselves are to be blamed for the increasing crimes against
them. If they dress and behave decently, incidents of violence against
them would dramatically come down, according to Farhath Naik, a noted
woman Islamic scholar from India. Farhath, president of the women's
wing of Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and the principal of Islamic
International School, both based in Mumbai, was speaking at a seminar
on "Women in the 21st Century" held jointly by the Qatar Indian Islahi
Centre and Qatar Guests Centre at the Prestige Restaurant on Sunday.
The speaker said that 2,317 cases of rape are reported daily in
America. If every women adopts the Islamic dress code, the crimes
against women will decrease on a larger scale, she observed.
Indonesia poised to outlaw sex before marriage - 29 Sep 03
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, is drafting
regulations that could outlaw sex before marriage, living together
outside wedlock and homosexuality, an official said today. Abdul Gani
Abdullah, director general of legislation at the ministry, said the
draft revisions would also ban witchcraft. Muslim leaders, including
experts in Islamic Sharia law, had been consulted over the draft
revisions, he added.
But certain criteria would need to be met before a crime was committed
under the revisions, he said. "If society chooses not to do anything
and has no objection to any cohabitation for example, then it is not a
crime," Abdullah said by telephone, adding the idea was that people
would need to lodge complaints before authorities reacted.
Under proposed amendments to the country's criminal code, a couple
found guilty of cohabitation could be jailed for up to two years. A
man who makes a woman pregnant but refuses to marry her could spend a
maximum of five years in prison.
Sodomy and oral sex would be punishable by between three and 12 years
in jail and homosexual sex would result in jail terms of between one
and seven years. A 'witch doctor' or his client found guilty of using
black magic to hurt other people could get up to five years' jail.
AFP quoted another official as saying that ministry experts were still
debating ways to obtain evidence.
Beliefs in witchcraft and mysticism are still widespread, especially
on the main island of Java. And many Indonesians are also generally
relaxed about homosexuality. Abdullah said the revisions were part of
efforts to revise sections of the criminal code still largely based on
laws of former colonial ruler the Netherlands.
A copy of the revised KUHP shows that among the new articles are those
relating to casual sex, witchcraft or black magic, Marxism-Leninism,
contempt of court, oral sex and sodomy.
Justice and human rights minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra is the chairman
of the Crescent Star Party (PBB), which has long fought for the
inclusion of sharia (Islamic laws) into state legislation and the
Constitution. Noted lawyer Adnan Buyung Nasution [said] "The inclusion
of articles bearing the influence of certain religious teachings into
the KUHP will go against the universal principles of criminal codes
adopted by almost every country in the world."
Indonesian Islamic authority condemns Jemaah Islamiyah - 03 Oct 03
Indonesia's Islamic authority on Friday denounced the Jemaah Islamiyah
extremist network, which is blamed for the Bali bombings and a string
of other attacks, and voiced support for the government's efforts to
root out terrorism. .. Indonesian Islamic leaders had previously
refused to directly condemn the group.
Legality of trial on Tanjung Priok case questioned - 30 sep 03
Lawyers for the 11 military personnel accused of committing gross
human rights violations in the 1984 Tanjung Priok massacre questioned
on Monday the legality of the ongoing trials against their clients,
arguing that the families of the victims and the military had reached
an out-of-court settlement in the case.
"Both the families of the victims and the military have signed an
islah (traditional Islamic peace settlement) and declared a
reconciliation during a gathering at Sunda Kelapa mosque in Central
Jakarta in March 2001.
Relatives of the late Amir Biki, a Muslim cleric killed in the
bloodshed, and former Jakarta Military commander Try Sutrisno, who was
in charge of security in the capital at the time of the incident,
played a prominent role in promoting the islah. However, not all
victims or their families accepted the out-of-court reconciliation.
Among those opposing the settlement is legislator A.M. Fatwa of the
Reform faction. Also, the Attorney General's Office once ruled that
the court proceedings would continue despite the islah.
Muslims tell it like it is for 'unloved' Americans - 30 Sep 03
A group of Indonesian Muslims, handpicked by the US Embassy here for
their moderate views, told an expert panel from Washington in plain
terms last week why America is unloved in the Islamic world. The
problem is policy, not public relations, said Ms Yenni Zannuba Wahid,
28, daughter of former president, Abdurrahman Wahid. Ms Wahid has been
studying at Harvard university for the past year.
'The perception in the Muslim world is that the problem is the policy
towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iraq,' said Ms Wahid. It
would help to alleviate, but not close, the distance between the
Muslim world and the US if Washington would explain its policy.
Another panelist criticised America's preoccupation with Islamic
fundamentalists. 'Every country has fundamentalists,' said Muslim
magazine publisher Zaki Mansoer.
America's standing was damaged most by the perception that the
Indonesians the US 'picked on' were fundamentalist believers in Islam,
the panel was told. These people had a right to practise that form of
their religion just as fundamentalist Christians did in America.
Climate of constant fear for Iraqi women - 02 Oct 03 [Irish Times]
A UNICEF-funded programme that might have saved children like Zeina
was shut down after the UN's headquarters at the Canal Hotel was
bombed on August 19th. Mr Birmingham is also attempting to help some
of the thousands of Baghdad families who are being evicted by
landlords hoping to make a quick buck from the city's sudden
conversion to capitalism.
"They hire criminal gangs, 10-strong, many of them convicts who were
freed by Saddam Hussein last year," he explains. "Several women have
told me the gangs came to their apartment. They threaten to rape the
women and kill the men if they don't leave."
The combination of lawlessness, Islamic fundamentalism and tribalism
in post-war Iraq is making life even more dangerous for the weakest
members of society - girls and women. Though it is impossible to
obtain reliable statistics, Ms Leila Mohammed, the director of the
Organisation for Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), which is affiliated
to the Communist party, estimates at least 400 women have been
kidnapped, raped or murdered across the country since the US invasion.
Sheikhs in the Shiite district of Ath-Thawra have threatened her and
other feminists, and Ms Mohammed is accompanied everywhere by two
pistol-bearing bodyguards.
OWFI's newsletter relates terrifying stories of violence against
women. One young woman was kidnapped from a beauty salon near the Swan
Lake Hotel in middle-class Karrada as she was having her hair done for
her wedding. She, like chubby-faced Ms Ammouda Haddi Hassan (33)
simply disappeared without trace. Ms Hassan went out one morning to
buy groceries, wearing a black Islamic robe and headscarf, and was
never seen again.
In another article, a taxi driver recounts a wild car-chase through
the streets of Baghdad, as a mini-van filled with gunmen attempted to
kidnap a pretty passenger. The driver had the presence of mind to go
to a political party office surrounded by armed guards, and the gunmen
gave up.
"Saddam never did anything for them. As his regime crumbled, he tried
to exploit religious feeling. The 1991 family code deprived women of
free choice in marriage and freedom to travel. It legalised polygamy.
In the mid-90s, Saddam declared that women should stay home and raise
children, and that jobs should be reserved for men. After the 2001 law
on the public execution of prostitutes, more than 200 women were
beheaded with swords across Iraq by Fedayeen Saddam. Some of them were
not prostitutes, just women who annoyed Baathist officials."
Duel for Leadership of Shiite Muslims - 03 Oct 03
Ever since the fall of Saddam Hussein, many people had expected it to
happen: a theological duel between Najaf, in central Iraq, and Qom,
south of Tehran, over the leadership of the world's Shiite Muslims.
The issue that triggered it is one connected with lifestyle: Does
Islam permit smoking? The question was put to the two clerics by the
Islamic Students Association, a pro-reform movement based in Tehran.
[Ayatollah Nasser Makarem] Shirazi [Qom] is categorical in declaring
that smoking tobacco in any form and under any circumstances and by
anyone is a sin. He uses the term "haram" (forbidden). Shirazi bases
his position on verse 195 of the surah Al-Baqara in the Qur'an which
admonishes Muslims not to lead themselves to destruction. The verse,
however, has hitherto been interpreted as a command to believers not
to take suicidal action in war.
[Grand Ayatollah Ali-Muhammad] Sistani's fatwa says that smoking is
not forbidden as such but anyone who knows that it is harmful to his
or her health should refrain from doing so. He regards the issue of
smoking as one to be settled by human reason and individual choice,
not through anathema and interdict. In doing so, Sistani shows that in
most issues concerning human existence, "reason' must prevail over
dogma. The "texts" should be used for graver issues that fall beyond
fallible human reasoning.
The two schools of "Ijtihad" could lead to two different forms of
social and political organization. Shirazi uses words such as "must"
and "obligatory". This means that the clergy should exercise authority
over society, and that their edicts should leave no room for
individual choice and judgment. That position is based on the claim
that a majority of the believers are incapable of knowing right from
wrong and need the guidance of the clergy. Shirazi's ideal society is
ultimately Platonic: The government of the elite over the ignorant
populace. Its Khomeinist version is "wilayt al-faqih".
Sistani uses such words as "recommended" or "preferable". He casts the
clergy into the role of "advisors" and "ethical counselors" of
society. The ultimate decision is made by the individual on the basis
of reason, which is the most precious gift from God to man. Sistani"s
vision is ultimately Aristotelian. His ideal society is one in which
rulers are ordinary pious citizens. Because the concept of an
intercessor is alien to Islam, Sistani rejects the idea that an
individual could escape the consequences of his deeds by simply
following the clergy.
There are other differences between the two schools. For Shirazi every
issue under the sun is theological. Sistani, however, allows for
public and private spaces in which theology would intervene by
invitation only, and then as one voice among many. In this view
science, politics, literature, art, and culture in general, are
independent entities not mere branches of theology.
The re-emergence of Najaf as a center of "Ijtihad" is the best news
for Shiism in more than half a century. Competition between Najaf and
Qom could enrich Shiite theology and benefit both centers. This is one
duel that should be welcome, because it is one of ideas.
Islam religion and honour killings in the Kurdish society - 01 Oct 03
.. [KurdistanObserver]
Although it is not easy to pinpoint the root causes of honour killings
committed by Kurdish men, nevertheless, very few could argue against
the impact of Islam religion on such criminal behaviour. The fact that
males "only" have the right to have multiple spouses by itself, is
enough proof to refute all the claims that Islam religion does not
undermine the status of women, discriminate against them and subject
them to aggressive dominance of men. The sense of females being
independent entities equal to men is almost non-existent amongst those
who strictly abide by the doctrines of Islam.
Considering the tight ring of Islam that has developed over many
centuries around the conscience of many Kurds, largely any attempt to
loosen and/or remove this ring has been a taboo. The more affected are
those who lack proper education, as well as those closed minded and
hard-headed individuals who are too proud to give up their old
believes for something new and different. They have convinced
themselves that Allah will punish them if they make changes to the way
the Mullahs or other religious authorities have taught them and/or it
comes in contrast to what is written in the Quran or Hadith.
In Kurdistan, Mullahs continue to be the teachers and enforcers of the
Islam religion and its moral codes. Considering the importance of such
a delicate role, it should not stay in unreliable and unqualified
hands. Mullahs and the mosque system have to undergo some serious
changes to be brought in line with the concept of a civil society.
Kurds cannot claim a state of democracy while they tolerate the
Mullahs to continue preaching 1500 years old Arab desert social
20 divorce-via-SMS cases heard in Selangor Syariah court since 1999
Jakim keeping tabs on activities of deviationists - 02 Oct 03
The Islamic Development Department is monitoring the activities of
10,000 followers of 24 deviationist groups nationwide including those
belonging to the Shia sect. [New Straits Times]
Some 1,000 M'sians Practise Shiite Ideology - Noh - 01 Oct 03
About 1,000 Malaysians from various groups are believed to be
practising the Shiite ideology, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime
Minister's Department Datuk Noh Omar said Wednesday. He said there
were also lecturers who practised the teachings and ideology which
have been decreed to be opposed to Malaysia's Sunni sect. The Research
Unit of the Islamic Advancement Department of Malaysia (Jakim) had
detected the followers of the Shiite ideology believed to be preached
by those who returned to the country from abroad, he told reporters at
Parliament lobby.
He said the authorities detected Shiite teachings in Malaysia since
1984 and the religious ruling on it was issued in the same year. In
1986, the Penang Fatwa Council also issued a religious ruling that the
teachings and ideology of the Shiite sect were opposed and deviated
from the Sunnah sect. It also posed a threat to Muslims' unity and the
country's peace, he said.
An offence to conceal info of child being abused or neglected - 29 Sep
Anyone found concealing information from the relevant authorities of
any child being abused or neglected risks a hefty fine of RM 5,000
[EUR 1.125,-] or two years' jail, or both, under the Child's
Protection Act 2001. They should immediately alert the authorities
concerned if they have knowledge of a child being subjected to
physical or sexual abuse, or even emotional trauma such as being
neglected or abandoned by their mother, father or guardian. Those
having direct contact with the victim, such as family members,
neighbours, child minders and even medical officers, will not be
spared, as they are obliged to lodge a report. This reminder came from
lawyer Hajah Mariati Robert in her presentation Child's Protection Act
2001 (Interpretation, Issues and Challenges) at a three-day paralegal
seminar here, which ended on Sunday.
Excessive sex 'ground for divorce' - 30 Sep 03
Muslim women can file for divorce if their husbands make extreme
demands, in-cluding excessive sex, a syariah court judge said.
Kuala Lumpur-based judge Abas Nordin said this during a talk at a
workshop on Response To Violence Against Women, organised by the
Women's Centre for Change (WCC) here yesterday. Asked to elaborate on
the points he raised, he told reporters later that there were husbands
who demanded sex from their wives as often as 10 times a day.
[Sabah] Muslim wives can claim conjugal rights - 02 Oct 03
A Muslim wife whose husband neglects his family, including his
conjugal duties as a spouse, can apply to the Syariah Court for him to
return home and discharge his obligations and responsibilities
accordingly. Claiming this conjugal right from the husband is
permitted under Section 125 of the Sabah Muslim Family Law Enactment
(EUKINS) 1992, said Sabah Muslim Women Lawyers Association (Salwa)
President, Fatmah Wattie Haji Abu Bakar.
Fatmah said when the court grants the wife's application, the husband
would be obliged to return home and perform his conjugal duties
accordingly. If he (the husband) fails to fulfil his obligations
sufficiently to his wife and children, he would be committing an
offence under Section 131 of the Sabah Muslim Family Law Enactment
In addition, she stressed that when the husband chooses to ignore or
refuse to comply with the court order, his action is deemed to be in
contempt of court and risks a fine of up to RM1,000 or a maximum of
six months' jail, or both, under Section 131(3) of the same enactment,
following a report lodged by the wife with the Enforcement Unit of
State Islamic Affairs Department.
"The wife can file for a divorce in the Syariah Court on the grounds
of neglect by her husband towards to his matrimonial home, as
permitted under Section 53(1)(d) of EUKINS 1992," she asserted.
[Terengganu]Lawyers: Pas' hudud will be illegal when gazetted in State
.. - 02 Oct 03
The implementation of Pas' hudud in Terengganu will be illegal even if
gazetted in the State, legal practitioners said.
"They (Terengganu Government) could as such face claims and awards of
damages in relation to assault and battery, wrongful arrest and
imprisonment, defamation, among other things." On Monday, Deputy Prime
Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was quoted as saying that no
parties should implement laws beyond the framework of the Federal
Constitution as it would have an adverse effect on national unity.
On Friday, Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said
the State Syariah Criminal Enactment (Hudud and Qisas) would be
gazetted next month.
Universiti Teknologi Mara academician and legal adviser Prof Dr Shad
Saleem Faruqi said the people of Kelantan and Terengganu could go to
court and ask for a judicial review of the proposed law. He said under
the Federal Constitution, State assemblies were given limited power to
enact Islamic criminal laws except in those areas assigned to the
Federal list. He said Kelantan and Terengganu were pretending as if
the entire field of Islamic law was covered under the State's
jurisdiction. "The States are going beyond their jurisdiction. It's
like a silent re-writing of the Federal Constitution.
"When the States want to enact any criminal laws, they have to get the
permission of the Federal Court." Kelantan Umno liaison committee
deputy chairman Zaid Ibrahim said the implication of hudud without
taking into consideration the Federal Constitution would cause serious
problems that affect unity.
Jakim uncovers halal food certificate scam - 30 Sep 03
The Islamic Advancement Department (Jakim) has uncovered a syndicate
whose members posed as its officers to con businessmen into paying
exorbitant sums to get halal food certificates for their premises.
Jakim deputy director-general (operations) Che Min Che Ahmad said
apart from charging up to RM 1,800 [EUR 400,-] for each certificate,
the syndicate was also believed to be involved in collecting donations
from companies already issued with the certificates.
In the extortion case, he said, the syndicate members would visit
companies who were already issued with the halal certificate and asked
them for a RM 1,000 donation which they claimed to be "compulsory".
[Zamfara] Sharia Court Orders Woman to Receive 30 Lashes for Arson
http://allafrica.com/stories/200310020579.html - 02 Oct 03
.. [Daily Trust - Abuja]
An Upper Sharia court in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, has ordered
a housewife, Shafaiatu Tukur, to receive 30 strokes of the cane and
pay N 8,000 [EUR 53,-] fine for burning the home of her mate. The
court also gave Shafaiatu, 45, an option of five years imprisonment.
Delivering judgement last Friday, the judge, Malam Idris Usman,
ordered Shafaiatu to pay her mate, Saadatu Tukur, N 69,950 [EUR 460,-]
as compensation for the valuable items she lost in the incident.
Usman, however, advised housewives to always fear God because they
would be asked to give account for all their deeds after death.
[Balochistan] Gunmen attack Pakistani mosque, 31 killed
http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/jul/04pak1.htm - 04 Oct 03
Three gunmen attacked a Shiite mosque in Quetta, Pakistan, on Friday,
killing 31 worshippers and injuring 30. The toll is likely to go up,
Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said in Islamabad. The attack
triggered riots in Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Baluchistan
province, as the Hazara community, which was targeted, took to streets
and burnt vehicles and shops.
7 killed, 5 injured in sectarian violence in Karachi - 03 Oct 03
Seven persons were killed and five injured when motorcycle-borne
gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Shiite Muslims to a mosque in
Karachi for Friday prayers, killing seven and injuring five others,
police said. The two gunmen carrying AK 47 guns fired at the bus using
when it had stopped for a signal at a traffic intersection. The
victims were employees of a defence department research body Space and
Upper Atmospheric Research Organisation (SUPARCO). Police suspect it
could be a sectarian terrorist attack as all the dead were minority
Shia Muslims.
[healer] Al-Ayed Explains Quran's Healing Powers - 03 Oct 03
Saudi women join call for reform - 02 Oct 03
Several women in Saudi Arabia have, for the first time, signed a
petition calling for radical reform to tackle growing extremist Muslim
influence in the country. The document called 'In Defence of the
Nation' and signed by more than 300 intellectuals and professionals,
including 51 women, was handed to Crown Prince Abdullah last week.
The BBC noted that it was unprecedented for such a petition to be
signed by women, putting new pressure on both the religious
conservatives, the ulama, and the ruling princes.
3 Years in Prison for Attacking Religious Police in Yanbu - 30 Sep 03
A court has sentenced two men to three years in jail and 3,000 lashes
for attacking members of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue
and the Prevention of Vice. The two men were arrested after they and
11 others attacked members of the commission in order to rescue two
girls and two men from their custody. One of the girls escaped.
After their arrest the two men alleged members of the commission had
been beating and pulling the hair of one of the girls they had earlier
arrested on the beach on suspicion of not being related to the men in
their company. The commission denies any wrongdoing.
16 Expats Arrested for Practicing Sufism - 29 Sep 03
The Kingdom's religious police have arrested 16 expatriate workers
[foreigners] after raiding a house in Sakaka, the capital of the
northern Al-Jouf region, for allegedly practicing sufism, Al-Madinah
reported yesterday.
Al-Madinah said it learned that the religious police had arrested the
leader of the group and confiscated a picture of him which his
supporters venerated. The group has lived in the area for several
years and has been in the habit of distributing sufi writings among
the expatriate community.
Men Must Accompany Pregnant Women in Clinics - 30 Sep 03
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Qassim Al-Qasabi has issued a directive
to all hospitals advising that they should admit pregnant women only
if they are accompanied by men who are prepared to take responsibility
for both the mother and child.
The directive, which is to be implemented immediately, says that the
man accompanying the woman must supply a photocopy of his Saudi
identification card, which is to be placed in the woman's medical
file, and also sign a document accepting responsibility for the mother
and child. In the event that a woman is admitted to a hospital's
emergency room and is not accompanied by a man, she is to be held at
the hospital in specially designated rooms to prevent her escape. The
mother is to be placed under surveillance in the hospital until a man
comes forward and takes responsibility for the well-being of mother
and child.
[Nilufer Gole] Shift from a Muslim to an Islamist identity - 30 Sep 03
a process of de-institutionalisation of religious experience is also
taking place within Islam. The politicisation of Islam is displacing
the authority of Islam's religious classes, the ulama. As in the West,
Islamic religious experience is becoming more personal. The
interpretation of religious texts by individual Muslims, including
political militants, intellectuals and women, is one result. Another
is the vulgarisation of religious knowledge, with the Quran's
teachings abused and taken out of context to support political ends.
Nowadays, activism and terrorism provide, or rather impose, a new
source of legitimacy. So, lay people decide what Islam does and does
not mean, without the authority of religious schools and specialised
training. Indeed, Islam today is primarily interpreted through
political actors and cultural movements, not religious institutions.
This de-institutionalisation has enabled Islam to move from being a
local and national social bond to forging imaginary ties between all
Muslims, everywhere, who feel oppressed or displaced. Thus, Islamism
can unite adherents who previously were deeply divided: spiritual Sufi
and canonised Shariat Muslims; Shi'ite and Sunni Muslims; conservative
Saudi Arabia and revolutionary Iran.
through migration, Muslims experience a sense of distancing, if not an
outright break, from their social origins. So their religious
experience is of a new kind, bereft of theological, community or state
institutions. Religious experience instead becomes a form of social
imagination within which they reconstruct a sense of belonging to
Islam in new and strange surroundings. It is not distance from modern
life, but proximity to it that triggers a return to religious
identity. Indeed, most radicalism arises in groups which, by their
experience of mobility and displacement, are acquainted with secular
Western ways of political thinking and urban living. Disoriented by
unfamiliar surroundings, Islam becomes their anchor.
Being a Muslim and being an Islamist are not the same thing. What we
are witnessing today is a shift from a Muslim identity to an Islamist
identity. The religious self for individual Muslims is being shifted
from the private to the public realm. The question for everyone is
whether that search for identity can be satisfied with headscarves and
wide public acceptance of Islamic religious practice, or if positive
affirmation of Islam demands a more fundamental renunciation of
modernity. [Nilufer Gole is directeur d'etudes, Ecole des Hautes
Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris].
Islamic resurgence under way in Syria - 03 Oct 03
Although the Syrian government is deeply hostile to Islamic extremism,
analysts and diplomats believe that moderate Islamic groups could play
an increasingly influential role. Young Syrians are filling mosques,
many women have taken to wearing the headscarf, or the hijab, and
underground women's religious discussion groups are increasingly
popular despite a ban imposed last year by authorities.
"The Islamic Awakening dominates conservative neighborhoods in cities
and small Sunni towns," said Samir al-Taqi, a political analyst. "In
Damascus, through a network of mosques, they dominate between 60 to 65
percent of pious Muslims I see many secular people, including
Communists, turning to religion." Analysts say the "Sahwa Islamiya"
or Islamic Awakening is a reaction to the American-led wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq, the continuing violence between Israelis and
Palestinians and faltering domestic reforms. The authorities permit
some religious freedom while keeping a close eye on the phenomenon.
Syria has a long, bloody history combating Islamist movements,
particularly the Muslim Brotherhood. A campaign of bombings and
assassinations of Baathist officials by the brotherhood in the late
70s and early 80s came close to destabilizing the regime until it was
crushed in 1982.
However, Qaqa's dream of establishing an Islamic state in Syria has a
long way to go. The Islamic awakening's populist agenda has won it the
support of poorer Muslims at the expense of the merchant and business
classes, once important financial supporters of the Muslim
UK Muslims condemn honour killings - 29 Sep 03
British Muslims do not condone so-called honour killings, community
leaders have said. On Monday a Kurdish Muslim father, Abdalla Yones,
was convicted [for life] of murdering his 16-year-old daughter Heshu
after she formed a relationship with a Christian boyfriend.
Radical Islamic Group Warns Muslims against Helping British or
American Military - 30 Sep 03
A radical London-based Islamic sect that described the September 11
hijackers as the "magnificent 19" is warning all Muslims, particularly
those in Iraq, not to offer support to either the British or American
troops in the region. A so-called "fatwa," or Islamic decree, issued
by Omar Bakri Muhammad's self-titled Shariah Court of the UK talks
against offering "any support, morally or financially or militarily or
physically in their onslaught against Islam and Muslims in the region,
though they attempt to take the Muslims onto their side." The document
says that those Muslims who do decide to offer help will become a
legitimate target for the mujahideen( Muslims who consider themselves
warriors for the faith).
British Muslims lean toward Islamic courts - 01 Oct 03
Two years ago, Mahmood Khawel, a 34-year-old financial consultant and
devout Muslim from the Midlands city of Peterborough, wanted a quickie
divorce. So he went to an Islamic court in London where he performed
the divorce ritual known as talaq. Standing before a judge, he
declared three times in succession that he was repudiating his wife.
Judge Omar Bakri Muhammad, an expert in Shariah, the sacred law of
Islam, granted the divorce on the spot.
But now Khawel and his wife have changed their minds. They want to
reconcile. Last week, Khawel was back in Muhammad's courtroom, asking
for an annulment of the talaq. "OK, brother, don't worry," Muhammad
told him. The judge explained that while some schools of Islamic law
accepted a triple repudiation performed all at once, most preferred
that the repudiations be spread over two or three menstrual periods.
On that technicality, Muhammad said he could release Khawel from the
original talaq.
During the past decade, a parallel universe of Islamic jurisprudence
has sprouted across Britain. Shariah courts can be found in almost
every large city. In London, different Muslim immigrant groups - the
Somalis in Woolwich, for example - have established ad hoc courts that
cater to their community's needs. No one knows how many of these
courts are operating in Britain. Because of their informal nature,
reliable statistics do not exist.
the faithful who fill the makeshift courtroom above a North London
sweatshop care little about Muhammad's politics. They come here
because they believe he is uniquely qualified to settle their marital
disputes, sort out their business partnerships and decide the amount
of blood money that should be paid to compensate the victim of a
crime. In his white gown, white skullcap and beard, Muhammad is an
imposing figure behind the cluttered table that serves as his bench.
Justice is rendered with swift certainty, and many pleadings are
handled via the Internet. Divorces form the bulk of his caseload. For
men, getting a divorce is simple. For women, it can be more
problematic. Usually, women have to buy their way out of an unhappy
marriage. They also have to give up custody of their children and
forfeit their property rights.
Sharia Law, Its Practices and Problems - 30 Sep 03
While critics of Sharia are calling for the separation of mosque and
state in some Islamic countries, critics of Western legal systems also
question the separation of church and state in countries including
England, which has a state church. Some critics of America's use of
the death penalty, including the United Nations and many European
countries, argue that capital punishment is based on the biblical
notion of "an eye for an eye."
During a 2002 discussion on religion and the death penalty, Supreme
Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who supports the death penalty, pointed
out that, historically, people in Western societies believed that
governments were empowered by God and therefore had the right to
impose harsh penalties. "The core of [St. Paul's] message is that
government, however you want to limit that concept, derives its moral
authority from God. It is the minister of God with powers to revenge,
to execute wrath, including even wrath by the sword, which is
unmistakably a reference to the death penalty," he said.
In arguing for the morality of the death penalty, Scalia said, "In the
words of one of the Supreme Court's religion cases in the days when we
understood the religion clauses better than I think we now do - we are
a religious people whose institutions presuppose a supreme being."
Scalia added that the emergence of democracy - which heralded the idea
of the separation of church and state - challenged traditional ideas
of government and its ability to enforce harsh punishment.
Investigation of 'Terrorist Recruitment' Concerns Muslims - 29 Sep 03
Following the arrests of a Muslim chaplain and an Arabic translator
for suspected spying at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility,
two senators are calling for a full investigation of terrorists'
attempts to recruit members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Muslim-American
groups fear the investigation may become a "witch hunt" for followers
of Islam.
What Islam Says on Vegetarianism - 01 Oct 03
First of all, it should be clear that one should not think that it is
better to abstain from eating meat, that doing so will be rewarded, or
that being a vegetarian is closer to Allah than not, and so on. It is
not permitted to draw closer to Allah in this way. (Based on a Fatwa
given by Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid).
Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi : Muslims are not vegetarianists. However, if
someone prefers to eat vegetables, then he is allowed to do so. Allah
has given us permission to eat meat of slaughtered animals, but He has
not made it obligatory upon us."
Yemen brings in Imams from al-Azhar to fight Islamic extremism - 03 Oc
Minister of religious affairs in Yemen Hammoud Abbas said yesterday
that the government, in its effort to fight islamic extremism, brought
in some 36 Egyptian Imams from al-Azhar to qualify its own Imams. The
state run al-Wahda newspaper quoted Abbas as saying that the Imams
have arrived in Yemen and will supervise the qualification of some 200
Yemeni clerics in all parts of the country.
Differences with conventional banks in joint-financed deals - 02 Oct
Qatar launches Sukuk Islamic Bond worth $700 million - 01 Oct 03
[Iraq] StanChart to set up shop in Baghdad next week - 03 Oct 03
He explained that as part of the Trade Bank Iraq consortium, Standard
Chartered Bank would first be concentrating on opening letters of
credit so to allow the inflow and outflow of funds for imports. This
involved the installation of the SWIFT payments system and I.P.
addresses for the first customers are already assigned, he added.
"We will be assisting with treasury functions, Islamic banking and
barter deals, indeed anything that will develop the flow of business.
The two local banks are working very hard and we will work closely
with them."
GCC nations need to integrate into global economy: Expert - 01 Oct 03
The region and the [Gulf] GCC countries need to integrate into global
economy to cope with huge investment requirements that has to be
provided, .. Hisham Abdul Razzaq Al Razooqi, CEO, Gulf Investment
Corporation said yesterday. In a paper he presented at the ongoing
seminar, he said the region is witnessing an increasing birth rate and
a very high percentage of a young population averaging 15 years of age
accounting for 40-45 per cent of the total population.
Rating of Islamic Banking in Indonesia - 30 Sep 03
MODAL magazine working together with Karim Business Consulting (KBC)
made sharia banks rating 2003. This rating is based on the banks
performance and their progress on first semester 2003.
This time, there are three categories on rating. First, the most
profitable sharia bank. Second, the fastest growing sharia bank. And,
third, the most innovative sharia Bank. [..]
Bahrain Grants License for KFH Arm - 01 Oct 03
Bahrain has granted a licence to Kuwait Finance House to operate an
in-house investment consultancy firm, Baytik Investment Advisory. It
becomes the first investment advisory service to be established in
Bahrain by an Islamic bank.
Hundreds of Indonesians Studying Shariah Banking in Middle East
http://www.antara.co.id/e_berita.asp?id=106471&th=2003 - 30 Sep 03
Indonesia has sent hundreds of students to Islamic countries in the
Middle East to become Islamic banking experts. "The students have
been sent among others to the Al Azhar University in Cairo, in an
effort to prepare experts in the shariah banking system which is
expected to play an important role in the future," Religious Affairs
Minister Said Agil Al Munawar said when dedicating a branch office of
Bank Shariah Mandiri here on Tuesday. He said the government had also
entered into cooperation with the governments of Tunisia, Algeria,
Morocco, Yemen and Lebanon in the effort.
Zeti: Malaysia needs more retakaful players - 30 Sep 03
There is still a dearth in the number of players providing the
retakaful facility, resulting in takaful operators ceding to
conventional reinsurers, Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar
Aziz said. "While this has become a common practice, ideally more
competitive retakaful operators who provide reinsurance in accordance
with Syariah principles need to be established so that the takaful
industry would not be dependent indefinitely on conventional
reinsurance as the conduit to which they can mitigate risk," she said.
Zeti said this in her keynote address at the International Conference
on Islamic Insurance (Takaful) in London last Friday. Her speech text
was released in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Al-Watania strengthens presence in Africa - 02 Oct 03
Following its successful entry into Sudan in March 2003, Al-Watania
Poultry the largest poultry project in the Middle East and one of
the largest of its kind in the world- announced that its volume of
exports to Sudan has tripled from 20 to 60 metric tonnes of frozen
chicken per month.
Al Watania Poultry project is the largest of its kind in the Middle
East and one of the world's biggest projects in poultry and related
products domain. Operating out of Qassim in KSA and employing 6,500
people, Al Watania Poultry enjoys a 40% market share in the KSA,
producing 500,000 chickens a day and 1 million eggs a day. Al Watania
chicken are naturally fed and halal slaughtered according to the
Islamic Sharia'a laws.
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The exodus from Ashurst Morris Crisp's property department is continuing as five lawyers prepare to leave the firm.
Senior lawyer Stephen Law is leaving Ashursts to join his former colleague Peter Lloyd, head of property at US firm Squire Sanders & Dempsey, as a real estate attorney.
Helen Willett, also a senior lawyer in property, resigned last week and will join SJ Berwin, while senior lawyer Jonathan Rickard is moving to Theodore Goddard.
Property solicitor Elizabeth Hawkings is moving overseas. And it is also believed that property assistant Richard Guyatt is leaving, but he has refused to comment.
Last year the department was hit by a spate of departures including highly-rated Iain Gilbey, a planning assistant who left to join Shoosmiths (The Lawyer, 22 November).
Before the departures in November, three property assistants had already left the department.
Commenting on her decision to leave, Willett says that it has not been influenced by the other departures in the property department.
She says: "It was such a great opportunity and it seemed like a good move."
Lloyd says: "Stephen is moving over to help us to service the real estate work in both London and Europe."
David Albert, property partner at Ashursts, says: "Obviously we are sorry to lose anyone, especially good quality lawyers with good experience."
But he says that the firm has added four lawyers to its property department this year, three of whom were internal promotions and one an external appointment.
Squire Sanders has picked up a number of lawyers from Ashursts, including telecoms partner James Nimmo and corporate lawyer Aboyami Akinjide.
It is also rumoured that the US firm is in talks with a number of other Ashursts lawyers from its banking, property and corporate departments.
Joseph Markoski, London-based managing partner of Squire Sander's European practice, refused to comment.
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I stared at myself in the mirror, frowning. I was confused. Whose fault was it? My father was right in saying I didn't have to take that bribe. But I thought Brandon.... I sighed heavily and went back into the kitchen after washing my hands. It was a little after 2 and I needed to find a recipe for dinner and make sure we have all the ingredients.
I was flipping through the cookbook when the back door opened. I looked up and resisted the urge to laugh.
"That's right, Nathan," my father was saying. "Deep breaths."
"Gonna puke again," he said, his face green.
My father shook his head. "Nearest bathroom is down the hall," he said and Nathaniel ran to the bathroom, his arms around his stomach. "Well, he made it longer than I thought he would."
I passed him a water bottle and he wiped sweat off his face.
"You did warn him," I said, wincing when I heard him throwing up. "Did you get to eat your lunches?"
"Nah but they'll hold until tomorrow," my father answered and saw I was going through the cookbook. "What are you going to make?"
"I don't know yet," I said. "What do you want?"
"Why don't we ask Nathan?"
I scoffed. "Because he's currently getting rid of everything that could possibly be in his intestines."
"Right," he laughed.
"Oh, my God," Nathaniel groaned, stumbling down the hall. He sat at the kitchen table and I passed my dad a water bottle to give him. "Jesus Christ."
"Drink all of that," my father said. "You won't want to, but you need it."
"Just like you needed that breakfast," I said and Nathaniel glared at me. "I'm just sayin'."
"Shut up," he snapped but it came out weak as he drank the water in sips.
"How many horses did you manage?" I asked my dad.
"Ten," he said.
"Do you need me to finish?" I offered even though I probably wouldn't be able to.
He shook his head. "Nope. We'll keep at it tomorrow."
Nathaniel moaned. "We're doing it again?"
"It's been a while since they've had a proper grooming," my dad said. "We wash 'em down after each training session, of course, but it's not the same. I've only got a few other employees."
I glared at him. "Which you should be using."
My father sighed wearily. "Just pick something out for dinner tonight," he said. "I'm going to go shower."
"All right," I sighed and watched him go sadly. "He's going to work himself into an early grave," I muttered to myself, looking through the cookbook again. "You still alive over there?" I added, not bothering to look up.
"Fuck. I should've listened to you two," he said.
"I'd give you shit but that happened to me, too, the first time I worked out there," I said. "Ah! Hamburgers. You can't go wrong with hamburgers."
"Yes you can," Nathaniel snapped and I glared at him. "They're fattening!"
I shook my head. "Did you learn nothing?" I snapped back. "You need carbs if you're going to be out there, Nathaniel! You need 'fattening' foods! Besides, you'll sweat it all away."
"This was a mistake," he grumbled. "I'll just be homeless."
I scoffed. "Be my guest."
"Do you really hate me that much?" he demanded.
I opened the fridge and sighed. "We don't have all the ingredients. Maybe I can go grocery shopping without being harassed...."
"Are you listening to me?"
I rolled my eyes at him. "Just drink your water, Banker," I said. "I'm busy planning dinner for your ungrateful ass."
He made a face. "I'm not ungrateful."
"Really?" I spat, turning to him. "You don't call complaining about everything I cook for you being ungrateful?"
"I didn't mean it like that," he said. "I'm just not used to this!"
"Well get used to it! This is going to be your life until you can get off your sorry ass and contribute to society for once in your life!"
I stormed up the stairs, ignoring the look on his face. I slammed by bedroom door shut and threw myself onto my bed, screaming into my pillow.
"I don't know if it's a good idea," my dad said when I told him about the need for me to go grocery shopping.
"Come on," I whined. "I'm a big girl!"
"A big girl doesn't have to ask her father for permission to go shopping," Nathaniel said as he passed by us.
"I am so close to pushing him down the stairs," I said through clenched teeth. "What's that look for?"
He passed me his debit card and the keys to the car. I made to leave but he grabbed my arm.
"Nathan's going with you."
"He most certainly is not!"
"I most certainly am not!" we yelled in unison.
I glared at him and he glared back.
"Grocery shopping is a woman's job," he muttered, sitting on the couch.
I widened my eyes and ran for him but my dad caught me around the waist.
"I'll beat his ass," I snarled.
"Relax," my dad said wearily. "Nathan, get off that couch. You're going to go grocery shopping."
"You're not my dad," he grumbled but stood up regardless.
"And you calm down," my dad told me.
I huffed. "Whatever. Anything else you want from the store?"
"Some beer would be nice," he said and I nodded, heading for the door. "Oh, and don't forget your tampons!"
I screeched to a halt and turned slowly, glaring daggers at my father. He grinned and went to the living room, turning on a football game.
Nathaniel snorted. "Aww, does little Willow need her blood plugs?"
I shuddered. "Blood plugs? What are you, twelve? That's disgusting. Get in the car."
"Speaking of which, you left your purse in mine," he said.
"So that's where it disappeared to. Where is it?"
"I dunno," he shrugged.
"Dude! That has all of my important stuff in it!"
"Relax," he snapped. "I was joking. It's in the guest room. I brought it with me when I got kicked out."
When we got to the store, I stretched. I had enjoyed grocery shopping but I was worried about being recognized. Suddenly, Nathaniel shoved a beanie on my head.
"Hey, that's mine," I whined.
"Which is why you're the one wearing it," he said, rolling his eyes. "Let's just get this over with. Do you want me to get the meat?"
"Oh no, Mr. Blood Plugs," I said with a smirk. I pushed him down the feminine hygiene aisle. "I'll be back."
His eyes were wide. "No! Don't- Hey! Come back!"


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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has abandoned his support for allowing heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships under pressure from the church hierarchy.
His climbdown will be welcomed by the Government as it looks to finally ensure the smooth passage of the equal marriage bill through the House of Commons this week, against Conservative backbench and Labour Catholic opposition.
But the Archbishop's U-turn will anger both Tory backbenchers and campaigners who argue that in the name of equality, heterosexual couples should be able to enter civil partnerships as an alternative to marriage.
The Archbishop had assured campaigner Peter Tatchell four weeks ago during a private meeting in Lambeth House that when the Bill goes before the House of Lords, he would personally vote for an amendment legalising civil partnerships for heterosexuals.
But a statement, endorsed by Welby, has been put out by the Church of England contradicting his privately expressed opinion. It said: "We agree with the Government's view that the Bill should not be amended to introduce an option of civil partnerships for couples of the opposite sex" and that it "would introduce further confusion about the place of marriage in society."
It added that the Church was "unconvinced" there was a "genuine and widespread public need" for the change.
Peter Tatchell said yesterday that he would "be very upset" to think that Welby "had been lent on by the church hierarchy." He added: "The Archbishop told me very clearly that he supported the right of heterosexual couples to have civil partnerships. I am very surprised that he is now saying that he endorses the church's opposition. It seems to be a reversal of what he told me only four weeks ago."
A spokesman for Archbishop Welby said he "supports" what is said in the submission. He would not comment on the private meeting with Mr Tatchell.
The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond broke ranks last week to suggest there was a "real sense of anger" among voters over changing legislation to grant marriage to same-sex couples.
The Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper writes in tomorrow's Independent on Sunday that "It's about time [the Bill] got the celebratory fanfare it deserves." She said: "So far we've heard the shouting from the Tory right. Ministers are gritting their teeth and wishing it was over. The Prime Minister has gone to ground. Yet this Bill is no embarrassment to be rushed through without comment, it is a cause for celebration.
"I hope David Cameron will show confidence and not allow the Equal Marriage Bill to get sucked into another vortex of bitter Tory wrangling. I hope we hear as many people as possible supporting the chance for couples who want to get married whatever their gender or sexuality and championing equality."
France became the ninth country in Europe, and 14th worldwide, to legalise gay marriage after the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right wing opposition on Friday.Reuse content


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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - March 25, 1997, New Braunfels, Texas 2 r) Herald Zeitung CS Tuesday, March 25,1997 Address posting plan clears first reading By ABE LEVY Staff Writer Although no pizza deliverers were in attendance Monday night, they will no doubt appreciate the latest ( tty Council effort to improve the posting of addresses for residential and commercial buildings, Upon recommendation of the city's Safe City Commission, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that should bring pizza requests to your door in less time and emergency personnel too "Whe n they know that (emergency personnel) can find that residence without much problem, it will make them feel more comfortable," said Don Ferguson, assistant to the city manager, who provides staff assistance for the Safe City Commission. The proposed ordinance calls for: ■ Address postings that are visible from across the street. ■ Placing address postings closer to the street in cases where the building is too far from the street. ■ A minimum height of 2 inches for the address numbers ■ Posting colors that contrast with the color of the background and are visible at night. Supporters of the ordinance said they recommend seeking voluntary compliance rather than municipal fines. The Safe City Commission approved the original draft in early February and planned a door-to-door campaign in neighborhoods where current postings are in need of improvements. Those areas include Comal Town and parts of the West End, where the numbering for certain blocks are not sequential, city officials said. The ordinance would become effective upon the third and final reading, scheduled for the April 28 City Council meeting. The ordinance is an amendment to current policy that prohibits posting of addresses cm curbs. In other action, the council passed a resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the city of New Braunfels and Comal County that establishes the Comal County Metro Narcotics Task Force The partnership includes officers from the New Braunfels Police Department, the Comal County Sheriffs Office and the Department of Public Safety. Police Chief Ray Douglas said the new group will not cost the city any extra money but will allow the agencies to improve law enforcement efforts in Comal County. The agreement will allow law enforcement organizations to disregard jurisdictional lines and fight crime together, Douglas said. Oscars prove best cure for 'English Patient' By LYNN ELBER AP f ntortainmofit Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When "The English Patient," bearing a serious literary pedigree and lacking stars, came knocking on Hollywood's door, the studios smelled paltry grosses and turned up their noses. Next time such an opportunity comes their way,executives may locus on a different numbers game the rune Oscars, including hest pn lure honors, won Monday night by the wartime drama of love and betrayal When studios make only blockbusters like "Independence Day," they earn a box-office windfall but lose when it c omes to Academy Awards prestige. Could the outcome ol the 691 h Academy Awards change tlicir outlook? Even emcee Billy Crystal tweaked the industry Ile reminisced about the bist time be hosted the ceremony, three years ago: "Back then, the major studios were nominated for (Escars," lie said Independent films dominated the awards ceremony, with a single major bonier going lo a big studio production ( wha Gooding Jr.'* best supporting ac tor trophy for "Jerry Maguire '' ''Independence Day," last year's top-grossing film with $300 million-plus, earned a single award, for visual effects. By comparison, "The English Patient" has earned $62 million. Because smaller films tend to make stars, not hire them, Monday's ceremony gave viewers an opportunity to discover new faces. Geoffrey Rush, the Australian stage actor who played emotionally disturbed pianist David Helfgott in "Shine," picked up the best-actor trophy. Earlier, Rush beamed when Helfgott made a surprise appearance, doing a turn at the piano for the Shrine Auditorium audience Frances McDormand, named hest actress for her role as a homespun Midwestern cop in "Fargo," had watched husband Joel Coen and brother-in-law Ethan C oen accept the Oscar for hest original screenplay. In her speech, McDormand offered congratulations to production companies that allow filmmakers to "make decisions based on qualifications and not just market value." Gooding made the most of his victory: "Everybody involved with this, I love you, I love you," said the exuberant actor, delightedly refusing to exit the stage after his allotted 43 seconds. Although "English Patient" was made outside the studio system, it represents the kind of old-fashioned epic filmmaking that academy voters traditionally honor. The last film to win as many Oscars was "The Last Emperor" in 1988 "The English Patient " which had the most nominations with 12, also won for cinematography, dramatic score, film editing, sound, costume and an direction. "The movement of passion is the most gratifying satisfaction in any moviemaker's life," said the film's producer, Saul Zaentz. "This happens when you see and hear people all over the world share their laughter, their crying and their sudden gasp* at identical screen moments." Zaentz's film was rescued by Miramax after 20th Century Fox, an earlier supporter, reportedly wanted to replace the film's lead actors with box-office names such as Demi Moore. The film's director, Anthony Minghella, was honored, as was costar Juliette Binoche. Her hest supporting actress victory upset predictions that veteran actress Lauren Bacall would claim her first Oscar for "The Mirror Has Two Faces." "I'm so surprised," said Binoche, who, like many, thought the statuette would go to Bacall. "I didn't prepare anything I thought Lauren was going to get it. And I think she deserves it." "ll s not my fault!" the actress exclaimed backstage after repeated questions about Bacall's loss. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, celebrating his hest song win with Tim Rice for "You Must Love Me" from "Evita," acknowledged the dominance of "The English Patient." "Thank heavens there wasn't a song in 'The English Patient' is all I can say," Webber joked backstage. The ceremony boasted a rare winner with a distinctly down-home Southern name: Billy Bob Thornton, the director-star of "Sling Blade," who captured the Oscar for hest adapted screenplay. Thornton, quickly donning his trademark baseball cap after leaving the stage, was asked if he planned to call a fellow Arkansas native, President Clinton. "I think he's going to get in contact with me. I don't have the bat phone number," Thornton joked The evening's most touching moment came when Muhammad Alt and (ieorge f oreman, subjects of the honored documentary "When We Were Kings," drew a standing ovation. "After all, ifs a history piece about a middle-aged black man. That's one hell of a middle-aged black man," producer David Sonnenberg said I* k stage Upbeat governor says tax relief moving Al IS I IN (AE) Gov George W. Bush says he's optimistic the I cgtslatiire will enact a properly tax overhaul, and he's urging lawmakers lo make any tux cut sizeable. "lf you had asked mc a year ago ... I'm not sure what I'd say," Bush said Monday "Today I can tell you that things look very positive about getting something done." I lie governor'* comments, in a speech to the Texas Daily Newspaper Association, came only hours after Ll. Gov. Boh Bullock said a special House tax committee has done such a good job, senators might approve that bill without major changes. House Speaker Pete Laney in January named the special c6mmittees headed by Rep. Paul Sadler, D-Henderson, to study both Bush's push for properly tax relief and the way the stale funds public schools. The committee has examined numerous ways of raising up to $6.4 billion for a tax rollback The panel hopes by the end of the month to said a hill lo the full House for a vote. If a tax bill passes the House, Bullock'! announcement Monday means lawmakers might he able to complete tax action before the Legislature's regular session must adjourn on June 2 "The Senate may be very inclined, because of the excellent work they've done, favorably inclined to accept or to follow their recommendations ... without really major changes," Bullock said. Bush called that assessment good new*. CISD begins program focused on wise energy use ( IND employees anti students i oultl get a ticket for misuse of energy, ta a "warm fuzzy" for energy conservation Du* "Wiitt Watchers" now patrol the halls ol some C ISD schools making st ire students amt stall make wise use ol energy Wearing special badges, students are prepared to cite violators who misuse energy and give thank-you notes lo student* anti stall who are energy conscious, ac cording to CISD "I rtergy ( /ar" Troy Burch. The Watt Watcher Program learning experience for elementary students was organized by Burch. "Our goal for the Watt Watcher Program is for students to become aware of energy conservation," Burch said. The program organizes student teams on elementary school campuses. Teams inspect rooms and hallway* and evaluate buildings with a record log several times a week. "Their objective is to look for misuse, and apply the correct use of energy," Burch said "One goal of our energy management program is to have all Comal ISI) elementary, intermediate and middle schools participating in the Watt Watcher Program by December 1997," he said. The Watt Watcher Program is organized in cooperation with the State Energy Conservation Office. Each student participating in the program will receive a certificate from Gov. George W, Bush. (Submitted by the Comal IndefH ndent St bool DistrictJ Obituaries Louise Goode Louise Goode of New Braunfels passed away Sunday, March 23, 1997, at the Eden Home at the age of 94 years. She was born Dec. 25, 1902, in the Heights in Houston, Texas, to Conrad Sender and Henrietta (Bonewitz) Semler. She married Harry Goode on Dec. 23, 1932, in Houston. He preceded ha in death Dec. 5,1975. Mrs. Goode, a Comal County resident since 1953, was a retired accountant. She was an accomplished singer, soloing both in many churches and on the radio. Harry and Louise donated the property and were founders of Church in the Valley at Canyon Lake. They also donated the property for the Canyon City Fire Station at Canyon Lake, She is survived by cousin Frank Hueter of Canyon Lake, numerous Texas Today Judge ocdete tobacco (Has turned ever te wurt TEXARKANA (AP) — Four tobacco companies have lost a bid to keep five boxes of secret documents out of a civil case between the state of Texas and cigarette makers. The documents, including potentially damaging industrywide discussions on tobacco dangers and marketing, were delivered Monday to U.S. District Judge David Folsom, who ruled against the companies. He sealed the documents and will decide which should be made public. Folsom, who is presiding over Texas' $14 billion civil suit against the tobacco industry, granted a temporary restraining order sought by the state and Liggett Group, the maka of Chesterfield cigarettes. Liggett settled 22 state lawsuits last week by agreeing to put warning labels that say smoking is addictive and causes cancer on cigarette packs. The company also turned ova to the custody of state judges hundreds of documents. Rennet Pmeideaf Busti to mulls poroctiuto lump HOUSTON (AP) — When forma President George Bush bailed out of his bulkt-tom torpedo bomba ova the Pacific Ocean during World War II, he promised himaclf that someday he would make a parachute jump thai wasn't an emergency. His opportunity has finally arrived. He said he would fulfill that promise today by jumping from a civilian plane 12,500 feet over the Army Yuma Proving Oround in Arizona. Bush bailed out of his plane Sept. 2, 1944 after it was struck by fire from the Japanese navy. Corrections In Friday's edition of the Herald-Zeitung, Scott Hudnall was incorrectly identified in an article on Page 5. He is not an EMT. He is preparing to uke the exam. Also on Page 3 of the New Horizons Sports and Recreation section, Brett Riley, owner of West Haven Academy of Karate was misquoted. He did not say that Jean Claude Van Damme "ii still three years away from bang where I •rn at." r I I Centex rrm office* MMoms tour best value LILE PIUS evertfdatf! Rubber Stamps and Name Badges. 1S4 8. Bullnut IH38 (next to Adobo Cold) 929-3979 ■ roow mil I* Everyone whose name is (Hi , Page _JL I of tilt New Braunfels' ft*mc Bouk, JWJNSAniEGA^ at i (DtDMIAlL TOW!!* ■ 609-1033 |^Umr must be used within 481 k «ur»j MB New Braunfels |y| p Minor Emergency No Need For An Appointment! Hours: Monday-Frlday 10a.m. lo 9p.m. Saturday 10a.m. lo Sp.m. 609-3413 226 N. Union J Q44A. (3 cMuAMI Children are needed to participate In a clinical research study to evaluate an asthma medication. 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Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia Bush, 72, the only American president eva to parachute from an airplane, will jump from an aircraft with two jump masters at his side. Army spokesman Doug Smith said Monday. Sdfidto epptove# uwtwe ye lo AUSTIN (AP) — A repeal of the state's mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists who are at least 21 and carry insurance has been approved by the Texas Senate. Sen. Jerry Patterson, R-Pasadena, the sponsor of the bill, praised the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association for working diligently to help pass the measure, which now goes to the House for consideration. The bill was approved on a voice vote Monday after receiving vocal opposition from Sen Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant NEWARK, N J. 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Lasers second at Topeka tournament
The Manhattan Optimist Lasers 18-and-under fastpitch softball team went 4-1 over the weekend to finish second in the Capitol City Showdown in Topeka.
The Lasers opened pool play on Saturday by overcoming an early five-run deficit to defeat the Topeka Splash 13-5.
Aubrey Jung led the way on offense with three hits, including two doubles and four RBIs. Breanna Foster added three hits and Katie Hodges chipped in two hits. Hodges was in the circle for the Lasers, striking out five.
In their second Saturday pool play contest the Lasers beat the Topeka Crush 3-2. Blair Campbell was the winning pitcher with relief help from Hodges.
In their final pool play game on Saturday, the Lasers rolled over the Lawrence Hummers 11-1. Wren Michaels hit safely three times, while Jung and Emmalee Chrest added two hits each. Jung tossed a two-hitter.
The Lasers drew a first-round bye in Sunday bracket play and then staged a last-inning comeback from a three-run deficit to defeat the Topeka Crush 4-3.
Down 3-0 in their final at-bat, Chrest coaxed a walk, followed by back-to-back singles by Alex Perez and Paige Divine. Foster then knocked in the Lasers' first run with a sacrifice fly.
Two outs later, Jung tied the game with a two-run single and Megan Srna knocked in the winning run in walk-off fashion. Jung had three hits and Divine added two hits. Hodges recorded the win in relief of Campbell.
The Lasers were not so fortunate in their championship rematch with the Topeka Splash, as the Splash overcame a 2-1 deficit in their final at-bat to defeat the Lasers 5-2. Jung went the distance for the Lasers in the circle.
For the weekend, Hodges, Campbell and Jung split the pitching duties. Jung led the way on offense with 10 hits. Foster and Chrest added five hits each.
The Lasers are 9-4 this season and play this weekend at Twin Oaks in Manhattan.


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Frank Ocean takes us around the world in the new video for his "Channel Orange," track, "Lost."
The three-minute long video features concert footage and behind the scenes snapshots of Frank Ocean while on his 2012, "Channel Orange" tour.
If you missed Frank on his "Channel Orange" tour, don't worry for he'll soon embark on another tour. While on the 2013 Grammy red carpet, Frank Ocean revealed upcoming tour plans to Billboard as well as being "knee-deep" in his sophomore album. He added that he's "just taking my time with it."