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World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz said he was encouraged by recent developments but he conceded that it was a challenge to win endorsement from all countries for the agreement struck by the world's seven richest nations at their annual economic summit in July.
The debt relief would forgive about $40 billion in debt owed by the world's poorest countries, many of them in Africa, to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international lending institutions.
Proponents hope the IMF and the World Bank will endorse the deal at their annual meetings this weekend. However, a debate has erupted with a group of countries led by Belgium and the Netherlands who have complained that not enough money has been committed to make up for the loan repayments that the World Bank will lose by forgiving the debt.
But Wolfowitz said he was encouraged by the Bush administration's recent endorsement of congressional legislation that would pledge U.S. support to make up the lost funds.
Wolfowitz said he shared the concerns being raised by Belgium and the other nations but he believed negotiators on the issue were getting close to an agreement.
"We are committed to getting it done and we expect real progress at these meetings," said Wolfowitz, who took over as head of the World Bank on June 1 after serving as deputy secretary of defense in the Bush administration.
Wolfowitz spoke at a news conference previewing global finance talks that begin on Friday with a meeting of the finance ministers and central bank presidents of the world's seven richest countries. Those discussions will be led by Treasury Secretary John Snow and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and will be followed on Saturday and Sunday by meetings at the IMF and World Bank.
Administration officials said on Wednesday that they plan to reassure finance officials at the meeting that the billions of dollars in federal spending on recovery from Hurricane Katrina will not delay reaching the goal of cutting the U.S. federal budget deficit in half by 2009.
However, the International Monetary Fund is deriding that goal as "relatively unambitious" and suggesting that a better target would be to totally eliminate the deficit by 2010 with the help of tax increases. (Related story: IMF urges deficit reduction)
On the issue of trying to cope with soaring energy costs, Adams said the G-7 officials would be looking at ways they could address supply shortages and improve the functioning of energy markets by increasing the reliability of information on energy reserves.
The G-7 comprises the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada. The G-7 has invited finance ministers and central bank presidents from Russia, China, Brazil, India and South Africa to hold discussions at a working lunch on Friday.
It will be the third time that Chinese officials will be meeting with the G-7. The United States has used the two previous meetings to bring international pressure to bear on China to stop linking its currency directly to the U.S. dollar.
China announced on July 21 that it would allow its currency to rise in value against the dollar by 2.1% and would in the future manage the yuan's value against a marketbasket of several currencies, not just the dollar. However, American manufacturers and many members of Congress are upset that the yuan's value has not risen further given estimates that it is as much as 40% undervalued against the dollar.


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The Curious Case of Prince Eddy
Albert Victor Christian Edward - named for his paternal grandfather, Prince Albert; his paternal grandmother, Queen Victoria; his maternal grandfather, King Christian IX of Denmark; and his father, Albert Edward - was born January 8, 1864. He was titled Prince Albert Victor of Wales, as his father was then the Prince of Wales, but to his entire family and to most biographers later on, he was known as "Eddy".
From an early age, it was clear that Eddy was a most peculiar specimen. When Eddy and his brother, Prince George (just seventeen months younger) began their education with a private tutor, the tutor noted to the Prince and Princess of Wales that while their son George was progressing along at a fine, if unremarkable, pace, there was something sluggish about Eddy's mental development. Many historians believe that Eddy's premature birth as well as a possible case of petit mal, or absence seizures, were at the root of Eddy's learning disabilities. As Eddy and George both grew older, it was agreed that the two brothers should continue to be educated together, as one tutor believed it was Prince George who helped to stimulate Eddy's otherwise listless mind.
Eddy's private life also made him the subject of scandal. In 1889, the London police uncovered a male brothel on Cleveland Street. In a time when homosexual acts were outlawed, the raid made headlines as a number of men in British high society were implicated in the scandal. During this time arose the rumor that a member of the British royal family had frequented the Cleveland Street brothel, and the name that came forward was Eddy's. Though none of the male prostitutes in the brothel had ever named Eddy as a client, there was a great deal of talk that seemed to suggest his frequent presence there. Eventually, the Prince of Wales intervened and Eddy was never officially prosecuted or questioned in the investigation, but this forever tainted his image with later biographers.
Perhaps most intriguing were the rumors that Eddy might have been Jack the Ripper. These claims were not officially published about until the 1960s- over seven decades after his death- but it seemed that the mystery surrounding prince's controversial lifestyle provided enough ammunition for a number of authors to explore the possibility that Queen Victoria's grandson might have been the most notorious serial killer of 19th century Britain. At the time that the Ripper's first victims were murdered, however, Eddy was in Balmoral visiting family, a fact that diaries and letters from other relations can confirm.
When the rest of his family began to realize the severity of Eddy's weak constitution and dissipated life, his father and grandmother felt that a suitable, sensible wife would be the proper anchor he needed. Queen Victoria suggested another of her granddaughters, Princess Alix of Hesse. Alix, in Victoria's opinion, showed great internal strength, and her widely-acknowledged beauty would certainly appeal to her wayward grandson. The queen was right, and Eddy dully began corresponding with his cousin Alix. Alix, however, was not the least bit interested in Eddy, and though she was wholly devoted to her grandmother, she resisted Victoria's influence on the matter and politely turned down Eddy's marriage proposal. Princess Alix would later become Empress of Russia when she married her lifelong love, Tsar Nicholas II. Eddy then pursued a romance with Princess Helene of Orleans, daughter of the pretender to the French throne. The couple were deeply in love, but Helene was a Catholic, and unless she converted, Eddy would automatically lose his place in the British succession if he married a Catholic. Helene offered to convert, but she was dissauded by her father and by Pope Leo XIII.
Finally, Princess Mary of Teck was brought forward. She was, in Queen Victoria's words, "charming, sensible and pretty", and the daughter of the penniless Duke of Teck and Queen Victoria's cousin, Prince Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. Eddy and Mary were engaged, but just weeks later Eddy caught influenza and suddenly died at the age of 28. In his place, Eddy's brother George became second-in-line to the throne and later was crowned King George V.
His family was devasted- the Prince of Wales told his mother "Gladly would I have given my life for his", and the Princess of Wales never fully recovered from his unexpected demise. Yet there were many who whispered behind closed doors that by Eddy's death, the stability of the monarchy was secure. George was sensible and dutiful, and, in the opinion of most, succeeded where Eddy would most likely have failed. In addition to inheriting his place in the line of succession, George also inherited Eddy's fiancee. About a year after Eddy's death, Princess Mary of Teck was engaged to Prince George, and their marriage would prove to be a solid and happy one.
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He was not Jack the Ripper. It has been proven.ReplyDeleteReplies
I know he wasn't jack the ripper he was murderedDelete
No proof about that Prince Eddy would bring Britain into a brink of republic but in fact, nothing shameless act of George V wouldn't allowed his Russian cousins, Tsar Nicholas II to enter Britain, but I am sure Prince Eddy would allow his Russian cousin to take refuge in Britain as British public had a great pride in their British Royal Family, there was proof that during the preparation for Prince Eddy's wedding at his shopping trip was cheered by the crowds whenever they went. Even the Royal Family and the British public mourned for his unexpected death, what if George V really bring Britain into republic people would just say 'what a shame thing that eddy died so young'. His innocent always been diminished by the notorious sex scandals of Cleveland Street was played down by the abbreviations 'PAV', the solicitor who was responsibility for the written abbreviation never actually name Eddy but people made an assumptions that finally entrenched ath turned of the century, the once crack and bottom Prince that was well known and respected during his lifetime was turned into an unexpected and entrenched involvement, innocently of a notorious scandal that he himself was unaware of at the course of his Royal public engagement. Eventually it became a Hollywood blockbuster 'From Hell', the well loved Prince finally gone to Hollywood due to the hunt for the holy grail of the modern first serial killer in the 19th century, Jack The Ripper which was a real industry at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century backed in the 50s and 60s Britain that turned into a conspiracy theories and a real industry that commercialised those fictitious conspiracy theories, it was truly an act of a defamation of Royal Prince that it found a willing audience. Finally, the Prince's intelligence was a myth as he showed some intelligence about his political stance especially the Irish Home Rule that he managed to give a good opinion that he was a radical freethinker of his time whereby he could enjoyed his political games of opinion and view that the Royal Family unable to enjoy at that time.ReplyDelete


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What a difference a week makes. Less than seven days ago, Katie Holmes was in the throes of announcing her divorce from Tom Cruise. But now? She's focused on fashion. Holmes has had a fashion line with stylist Jeanne Yang — called Holmes & Yang — since 2009. It's currently available exclusively at Barneys New York and Harvey Nichols, but this fall the collection will walk the runway in its debut appearance at New York Fashion Week. Cue Diana Ross's "I'm Coming Out"… [WWD]


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For many years, Cambridge has typically been a basketball town. However, this years football squad has changed that for the time being and on Friday night, the McFarland Stadium sound system may be echoing with Booooobcaaaaat Foooootballlll.
The hype surrounding the Cambridge Bobcats is deserving, especially since head coach Rick Goodrich has guided his team to the fifth spot in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III, Region 11 computer ratings and a spot at No. 18 in the Associated Press D-III poll.
Not only have the Cats positioned themselves nicely in the computer ratings, they have also rolled to a 5-0 mark, which is the same record as their scheduled Week Six East Central Ohio League foe.
When the Dover Tornadoes roll into town, Bobcat fans are hoping they dont take Cambridge by storm. Dover has also been impressive this season and enters Fridays showdown as the No. 1 team in Region 11 and also occupies the fourth spot in the D-III state poll.
In the last three meetings, Dover has had the upper hand as it edged CHS 28-26 in 2000, rolled to a 33-13 decision in 2001 and posted a convincing 41-14 decision against the Bobcats last year.
Although the past two meetings have been whitewashes, the Bobcats are a much different team and are hoping to exit Fridays showdown as the top dog in the ECOL.
To do so, Cambridge will have to rely on senior tailback Eddie Hamilton (6-0, 180), who has become one of the favorites for Eastern District Player of the Year in D-III. Hamilton now has 792 yards, which leads the local area, and 11 TDs on 83 attempts.
If the Tornadoes put all their efforts on stopping Hamilton, senior tailback Cory Wilson (5-10, 165), who has 256 stripes and a TD on 49 attempts, may have another big game, as he did against Zanesville (80 yards and a TD on just 11 carries).
In last years game, Dover limited Cambridge to just 13 yards rushing on 24 carries.
Despite favoring the running game, Goodrich may throw a surprise at Dover and look to senior quarterback Kyle Harbin (6-0, 170) to deliver some big plays. CHS was able to throw for 263 yards and two TD passes in last years meeting.
Harbins favorite targets include senior tight end Nathan Weber (5-11, 175), senior wide receiver Evan McCartney (6-0, 170) and junior wideout Ben Fowler (5-10, 160).
Senior running back Cody Bond (5-10, 155), who has 169 yards rushing and two TDs on 29 attempts, and three receptions for 91 yards and a score, is another offensive weapon Goody likes to use.
Goodrich noted the game could be a high-scoring affair and also is happy to be playing such a meaningful game at McFarland Stadium.
Were excited about the opportunity we have on Friday, especially since Dover has such a rich football program, he said. The atmosphere should be great. Im happy for the kids because theyve been working hard. Its finally paying dividends. Im pleased with the community getting behind the team. Im glad were putting a product on the field that they are proud to support. Were hoping they help us create a true home field advantage.
The game could turn into a track meet. They run five wide and use jet sweeps, Goody continued. Theyre not much of a smash mouth team, but their line is physical. They will nickel and dime you to death. From what weve seen, they dont throw deep ball very often. They find open spots and hit it. They also use quick traps. Well have to defend the whole field and not concentrate on one area. They have several weapons. (Todd) Lisowski creates a lot of things at quarterback. Weve got to keep him contained and under control.
Were going to try to mix it up and keep them off guard. We want to use some spread offense and try to throw on them because we feel we might be able to do that. It should be a good high school football game, Goodrich added.
Players to keep an eye on for Dover include: senior QB Lisowski (6-2, 185), senior fullback Matt Rees (5-10, 205), senior running back Bryan Burtscher (5-11, 185) and junior split end Corey Colaner (6-1, 180). Lisowski had 1,420 yards and 12 TDs with eight interceptions on an 82-of-163 performance in 2002.
Cambridge has defeated Philo (49-13), Marietta (35-27), Indian Valley (35-26), Zanesville (38-7) and Union Local (28-7). Dover has topped West Holmes (70-13), Orrville (35-23), Canton Central Catholic (24-14), Uniontown Lake (20-14) and Coshocton (27-13).
Other games on the Week Six schedule include: Meadowbrook travels to New Philadelphia for an ECOL affair; Shenandoah welcomes Pioneer Valley League foe Buckeye Trail to town; John Glenn entertains Muskingum Valley League rival Morgan; Caldwell rolls out the welcome mat for PVC rival Beallsville; Barnesville pays a visit to Shadyside; and Newcomerstown hosts Garaway in an Inter-Valley League contest.
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The Colts (0-5, 0-2 ECOL) nearly snapped their 16-game losing streak last Friday night by turning in a stirring performance against Claymont during homecoming. However, MHS couldnt overcome a 12-0 halftime deficit and a second-half rally was snuffed out by the Mustangs.
On the bright side, the Colts did show more signs of improvement, especially on the ground. After tallying 12, 70 (-)1 and 73 yards in the first four games, Meadowbrook rushed for 173 stripes last week. Senior fullback Kody McCollum (5-9, 165) provided 107 yards on 20 carries and sophomore QB Jason Graham (6-1, 175) added another 52 yards on 15 totes.
If Meadowbrook is to pull off a stunning upset at New Philly (4-1, 2-0 ECOL), McCollum, Graham and junior fullback Josh Mallot (6-2, 185) will have to turn in solid performances. Graham, who only threw for 121 yards in the first three games has thrown for 156 in the last two games, which proves the young QB is beginning to develop into a solid offensive weapon and his O line is beginning to gel.
The Quakers are led by senior QB Brandon Scott (5-11, 175), senior running back Zach Angel (5-11, 175), junior tight end Curt Urban (6-3, 200) and sophomore wide receiver Richard Sandilands (6-0, 155).
Meadowbrooks losses this season have been against Union Local (48-0), Barnesville (34-7), River View (27-0), Coshocton (63-7) and Claymont (18-13).
New Philly, which is No. 8 in the D-II, Region 7 computer ratings, has bested Indian Creek (14-13), Cleveland Collinwood (39-7), Claymont (17-7) and Indian Valley (20-6). The Quakers were defeated by Edison (21-17) in Week Three.
In last years meeting, New Philadelphia downed Meadowbrook, 49-7.
Buckeye Trail at Shenandoah
There is no doubt about it. Revenge will be on the Zeps minds as the Buckeye Trail Warriors roll into Sarahsville on Friday.
Buckeye Trail won last years meeting, 21-14, as senior wide receiver Trace Colvin (5-10, 170) reeled in a 51-yard TD reception with just 1:59 remaining.
With that being said, Shenandoah (5-0, 1-0 PVC) will be looking to avenge the bitter loss. Add that to the fact the Zeps are coming off a convincing victory over previously unbeaten Frontier and the Warriors (2-3, 1-2 PVC) could be in for a long night.
Shenandoah, which is No. 1 in the D-V, Region 19 computer ratings and No. 7 in the AP state poll, not only served notice to regional teams, but to the entire state that they are one of the favorites in D-V.
To post their sixth win, the Zeps will have to do what theyve been doing scoring loads of points. They have now outscored opponents, 185-62.
Shenandoah relies on senior tailback Roman Barnett (6-0, 200), who has 494 yards and eight TDs on 84 carries; senior QB Keith Selock (6-0, 175), who is 23-of-41 with one interception for 440 yards and four TDs; senior tight end Cody Miley (6-2, 205), who has nine receptions for 222 yards and a score; and senior split end Nathan Hedge (6-2, 200), who has seven catches for 167 yards and a pair of TDs.
Although Trail enters the game with sub-.500 record, the Warriors may be one of the best two-win teams in the Eastern District. If the Zeps are looking ahead to next weeks showdown at Monroe Central, the Warriors have the offensive (and defensive) weapons to hang a loss on SHS.
Junior QB Kyle Carpenter (6-3, 190), who is 64-of-123 for 860 yards and four TDs with three interceptions, is Buckeye Trails leader. Other BTHS players to watch include: Colvin; junior tailback Aaron Carpenter (6-0, 170), who has 335 stripes and three scores on 89 tries; senior tight end Corey Burt (5-11, 190), who has 16 receptions for 236 yards and three TDs; and senior wide receiver Kevin Shipe (5-11, 155), who has 12 catches for 157 yards and one score.
Shenandoahs victims include Ridgewood (33-6), Union Local (35-7), Magnolia (55-20), Crooksville (14-6) and Frontier (41-13).
Buckeye Trails victories are over Caldwell (24-7) and Zanesville Rosecrans (25-20). Its setbacks have come against Monroe Central (25-0), Frontier (26-19) and Barnesville (8-6).
Morgan at John Glenn
John Glenn head coach John Kelley proved to be prophetic following his teams disappointing 39-7 setback to Sheridan two weeks ago. The Muskie grid mentor said his team would bounce back last Friday at Crooksville and indeed it did.
The Muskies (4-1, 3-1 MVL) used a solid rushing attack to jump out to a big lead and eventually posted a 27-12 decision over Crooksville.
The biggest factor in the Muskies win last week was senior fullback Tyler Randles (5-10, 195), who rushed for 128 yards and a pair of TDs on 21 carries. The bruising back now has 380 yards and four scores on 68 attempts.
With Morgan (1-4, 1-2 MVL), who has given up 165 points (33.0 points per game given up), on the schedule, Randles and the Muskies ground game could be in full force again Friday evening.
Morgan is led by sophomore QB Wade Ewing (6-1, 165), senior tight end Josh Ewing (6-3, 170), senior fullback Cody Apperson (5-10, 165) and junior halfback Derek Bragg (5-10, 180).
The Raiders lone W was in Week Two at Maysville (21-7). Their losses have been against Marietta (48-18), West Muskingum (26-14), New Lexington (48-0) and River View (36-7).
John Glenns other victories have been over Barnesville (21-13), Tri-Valley (32-7) and Philo (45-7).
John Glenn, which is No. 9 in the D-III, Region 19 ratings, posted a 25-13 decision in last years contest.
Beallsville at Caldwell
The Caldwell Redskins hadnt experienced a win since a 20-19 overtime victory against Meadowbrook in Week Nine of 2002, but with a solid defensive performance at West Jefferson last Friday, the Redskins broke into the W column with a 7-6 decision.
Caldwell (1-4, 0-4 PVC) trailed 6-0 at the half, but a great special teams play by junior defensive tackle Chase Garvin (6-0, 220) proved to be pivotal. After West Jefferson scored on a 25-yard TD, Garvin blocked the extra point.
In the third quarter, junior halfback Brian Leasure (5-10, 160), who has 402 yards and three TDs on 82 carries for the season, turned in a great play of his own as he scampered 65 yards for a TD. Junior kicker Michael Bettinger (6-4, 195) booted the PAT to allow CHS to earn its first victory and make Garvin the hero.
With PVC rival Beallsville (2-3, 0-1 PVC) on the schedule for Parents Night, the Redskins should be amped up in an attempt to notch win No. 2.
Beallsville, which is led by QB Greg Darby (6-0, 195), opened the season with wins over Waterford (10-6) and Bridgeport (34-0) before dropping three straight to Shadyside (41-0), Frontier (52-16) and Bellaire St. Johns (26-21).
Caldwells losses have been against Crooksville (25-6), Buckeye Trail (24-7), Barnesville (22-7) and Monroe Central (35-6).
Beallsville blanked Caldwell, 28-0, in 2002.
Barnesville at Shadyside
Barnesvilles OHSAA postseason chances took a huge hit last week as the Shamrocks dropped a disappointing 25-15 decision to Magnolia, ending their three-game winning streak.
If the Rocks are to get back in the D-V, Region 19 playoff hunt, they will need to pick up a key victory over the always tough Tigers (4-1). To do so, Barnesville must display better balance on offense.
Senior quarterback Brock Huntsman (5-10, 175), who is 52-of-104 for 752 yards and five TDs with four INTs, had another stellar game last week 205 yards passing and one TD but the Shamrocks only mustered 94 rushing yards. Senior running back Eric Householder (5-6, 150) and Jason Bahmer (5-9, 165) will look to provide yards on the ground for BHS head coach Al Treherne.
Leaders for Shadyside include senior linebacker Jesse Irwin (5-8, 175), senior offensive lineman Bobby Samsa (5-8, 185) and junior signal caller Eric Swalinski (6-3, 190).
The Shamrocks have bested Meadowbrook (34-7), Caldwell (22-7) and Buckeye Trail (8-6) while falling to John Glenn (21-13) and Magnolia.
Shadyside, which is No. 1 in the D-VI, Region 23 ratings, has defeated Toronto (44-14), Beallsville (41-0), Bellaire St. Johns (54-15) and Harrison Central (28-0). The Tigers only loss was in Week Two at Monroe Central (34-3).
Barnesville rolled to a 20-0 victory over Shadyside last year.
Garaway at Newcomerstown
With a 7-0 road upset of Strasburg last Friday, the Newcomerstown Trojans served notice they were a team to contend with in D-V, Region 19.
Heading into this week, NHS is No. 6 in the OHSAA computer ratings and with only one team with a winning record remaining on its schedule, a playoff berth could be in the not so distant future.
The Trojans shouldnt get too confident though because they have a lot more to lose the IVC championship and playoffs than their opponents left on the schedule.
By not allowing a touchdown in over eight quarters, the Trojans may be rude hosts come Friday evening. NHS is only allowing 14.8 ppg while scoring 24.6.
Offensive leaders for the Trojans are senior slinger Jerrod Sparling (6-3, 210), who is 40-of-89 for 506 yards and four TDs with two picks; senior wide receiver Matt Branch (5-9, 160), who has 19 receptions for 242 yards and three scores; senior running back Tyler Sellers (5-10, 180), who has 297 yards and four TDs on 84 totes; and junior running back Cory Brandon (5-11, 190), who has 275 yards and three TDs on 51 attempts.
Newcomerstowns only setback came in Week Two versus Columbus Academy (54-24). The Trojans victories have been against Indian Valley (11-6), Harrison Central (38-14), Malvern (43-0) and Strasburg.
Garaway (2-3, 1-1 IVC) has been up and down this season. The Pirates opened with a loss at Dalton (27-0), won at Rittman (21-14), then fell at Tuscarawas Valley (13-12), posted a win over Conotton Valley (50-19) and fell to Ridgewood (28-20) last Friday.
The Trojans picked up a 35-6 triumph over Garaway in last seasons meeting.


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If you want to read the complex history of St. Valentine's day and why it's a thing, voilà.
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Action star Steve McQueen ("The Getaway," "The Magnificent Seven") is at his dynamic best as a San Francisco cop assigned to guard a star witness who soon ends up dead. The definitive detective thriller, featuring one of the screen's greatest car chases and razor-sharp Oscar-winning editing. Co-starring Jacqueline Bisset ("Rich and Famous," "Murder on the Orient Express"), Academy Award-nominee Robert Vaughn ("The Magnificent Seven," "The Towering Inferno") and Academy Award-winner Robert Duvall ("A Civil Action," "The Godfather"). Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 greatest American films of all time.
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Description: Join Columbia University's Center for Oral History, photographer Gabriele Stabile, and journalist Juliet Linderman for a presentation and discussion on the role of oral history in contemporary human rights and photojournalism. The editors will discuss and read from their new book Refugee Hotel, which combines evocative images are coupled with moving testimonies from men and women who have resettled in the United States from Burundi, Iraq, Burma, Somalia, Bhutan, and Ethiopia. They describe their first days in the US, the lives they've left behind, and the communities they have since created. Refugee Hotel is the newest book from Voice of Witness, a non-profit organization that uses oral history to illuminate contemporary human rights crises in the U.S. and around the world. The Voice of Witness book series depicts human rights injustices through the stories of the men and women who experience them. This event is co-sponsored by Columbia University's School of Journalism and Institute for the Study of Human Rights.