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Is WikiLeaks grinding to a halt?
It's hard to undock Assange from WikiLeaks. And that's a problem.
By Steven Baxter Published 02 September 2011 16:52Who wasn't secretive enough in their mission to make secretive things less secretive? The accusations are flying between Wikileaks and its former partners, and Julian Assange is getting dragged into the whole mess, once again hitting the headlines; but now, the organisation of which he has become the public face seems to be getting more attention for his rows and behaviour rather than the news it's breaking.
I suppose the problem with the Assange/WikiLeaks thing is that Assange isn't WikiLeaks, but at the same time he is. His glowering face looks down at you from the Cablegate and Wikileaks pages, reminding you of who is at the centre of this all. Never knowingly troubled by a tremendously self-effacing nature, WikiLeaks proclaims "HELP WIKILEAKS KEEP GOVERNMENTS OPEN". That's some claim.
The banner is a bit of a nod to Jimmy Wales's ubiquitous appearances on Wikipedia's pages a while ago, where the founder would regularly pop up and plead for a bit of cash to keep things ticking over. Which is fair enough, of course. But does WikiLeaks really help keep governments open? Or is the grand project beginning to go off the rails?
Part of the personalisation of WikiLeaks into Assange comes from the media, and from us, the way we seek to understand culturally complex movements and forces by turning them into the actions of men and women; but the other part - perhaps the greatest part - comes from Assange himself.
That's not to say that the whole project, the whole movement, is a vast self-aggrandising ego trip, because that's almost certainly not the case; but that doesn't mean that things couldn't have been done differently, because they in all likelihood could have been done differently. It's hard to undock Assange from WikiLeaks, and perhaps that's deliberate.
The problem with this highly centralised, highly personalised approach is that when Assange the man comes up against the kind of personal criminal allegations he has faced; or has been alleged to make the kind of statements about "Jewish journalists" he apparently did to Ian Hislop, the Private Eye editor, that cannot be untangled from the WikiLeaks brand.
The latest dump of WikiLeaks revelations and cables appears not to have attracted the same mainstream interest as previous ones. There is one cable in particular, about the alleged execution of children - youngsters handcuffed and then shot in the head by US forces - which seems, at first glance, to be an astonishing and shocking story.
So why aren't the mainstream picking it up and running with it? Are there doubts about the veracity of the information, or is further digging and checking taking place to ensure that it's correct before the larger news outlets will publish? Or is it just that an unverifiable allegation from five years ago about a few dead Iraqi kids isn't a 'good tale'?
It's easy to turn up at this point with a conspiracy theory or two, to suggest that the mainstream have been waved away from exposing such revelations, to imagine that this is the kind of story that doesn't fit in with our news agenda, and therefore won't be considered worthy of national and international exposure.
I don't think that's the case, though, and I am loath to believe conspiracy theories of any kind unless there's a pretty substantial amount of compelling evidence behind them - so what's going on here?
The concern is that the whole WikiLeaks project is grinding to a halt, that the revelations of unredacted private information -- regardless of whose fault it is -- will dissuade further whistleblowers from coming forward, to WikiLeaks or any other organisation.
Will WikiLeaks really help keep governments open? Or will they struggle to keep themselves open?
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The MSM used Wikileaks as long as they could get something out of it. Then, they turned on Assange.
If he's turned over to Sweden, will millions march in the streets? No.
I think Mr Baxter answered the question when he said the revelation of atrocities in Wikileaks didn't fit the mainstream media agenda. Perhaps he believes in the professional purity of journalists, but the Guardian's behaviour in the matter throws this into doubt. The wikileaks saga seems to consist of a long series of efforts to derail, undermine and take over the material, mainly by attacking Assange and through him his organisation. Now the material is out there and the MSM proclaim: nothing to see, move on please to our planned lynching of Assange. This is the strategy most likely to protect the status quo and keep the establishment in power.
Not a coincidence, I think.
You are right. It is most definitely not a coincidence. Our media have become spineless. They are unwilling to challenge the establishment even when the evidence for major wrong-doing and corruption is overwhelming.
It's very sad indeed. We can never be a genuine democracy is leaders and industrialists are not held accountable for their actions.
I don't know what this word undock means. I'm not concerned about the wikileaks thing or its so-called founder - since it strikes me he hasn't really found anything that hasn't been found before. All wikileaks does is make the most it can between the meaning of what's unclassified and classified. So much for IT.
@Flashbuck Phone hacking isn't even remotely similar to what Wikileaks does.
* No member of Wikileaks staff has ever personally hacked or illegally obtained any information that was later released by the organisation.
* Wikileaks does not pay anyone for the information they receive. All leaks are donated to the organisation anonymously.
* The information handled by Wikileaks is of far greater importance than who a footballer is sleeping with. They are exposing corruption and wrongdoing at the highest levels of business and government.
The last point does not justify illegal activity, rather just how different the 2 cases/organisations are.
As I have already said: Wikileaks does not behave in an illegal way.
This is after The Guardian released the master password to the public for the entire archive of cables. Something that wasn't reported in the Guardian...
Assange wanted to be a glamourous mytery and hold the powerful in a grip of terror. He wanted everybody's secrets pastered all over the internet, while keeping all of his own. He demanded others respect human rights, but in his private life gave the rights of others no thought. Like the USSR, his contradictions will bring him down.
If you want the other guy to play by the rules, you must accept them for yourself. Assange never did, never would, nor even could.
"I don't think that's the case, though, and I am loath to believe conspiracy theories of any kind unless there's a pretty substantial amount of compelling evidence behind them - so what's going on here?
The concern is that the whole WikiLeaks project is grinding to a halt,"
What does the mainstream media not covering the content of the new cables have to do with Wikileaks "grinding to a halt" (also note that rather than grinding to a halt, they are still releasing new cables)? Perhaps the mainstream media is "grinding to a halt".
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A perfect example of The Guardian doing BB's bidding can be found here, with the comparison of redactions in the US Gitmo leaks. It's clear The Guardian, along with many others, are careful not to rock the boat, and are not doubt being told from on high what they can and can't publish. http://www.counterpunch.org/2011/05/04/us-knew-where-osama-was-since-2005/
Your "mainstream newspapers" have a Libyan domain? And petty name-calling only obscures the issue, Flash. Grow-up, time to be a big boy now.
Yeah, piss off Flashbuck. Go to the Spectator and tell somebody who cares. The grown-ups are talking.
The Guardians involvement in the release of the password and the sudden "discovery" of the file online should start alarm bells in the modern Left. We need to stop blinkering ourselves from the collaboration of the Guardian with apparatchik ideals.
Drew - you are so right. I've just had my comments censored. They just weren't posted.

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The smart and right move. I'm trying with Davis but he isn't showing any improvements.
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Shopping, 4 04 first rounds picks (GSW, DET, SAC, NYK) for a good wing or PG!
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BRUSSELS (Yonhap) -- Korean violinist Shin Hyun-su won third prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels Sunday, after playing Johannes Brahms' Sonata for violin and piano No. 3.
The 25-year-old Shin, who started playing the violin at the age of 4 and began her solo career at 11, has competed in a number of renowned contests and won second prize at the Hanover International Competition in 2006. As the third-place winner, Shin will receive a prize of 17,000 euros and play with first and second laureates, Andrey Baranov of Russia and Tatsuki Narita of Japan at a joint concert. South Korean Kim Dami finished among the 12 finalists without winning a prize, and Korean-American Esther Yoo came in fourth place. |


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A Plea for the Recovery of the Forgotten History of Muslim Heritage
By Ruveyda Ozturk*
Review of Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers and Artists, by Michael Hamilton Morgan. Washington DC: The National Geographic Books, 2007. Hardcover: 320 pages; ISBN-10: 1426200927 - ISBN-13: 978-1426200922; 9.1" x 5.9 x 1.2".
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Figure 1: Front cover of Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers and Artists by Michael Hamilton Morgan (National Geographic books, 2007).
The book Lost History written by Michael Hamilton Morgan in 2007 is a new and substantial addition to this paradigm shift. It is not surprising that it was selected by New York University's Center for Dialogue as "Book of the Month" in January 2009 (click here for the book review). Directed at the popular reader, the book aims to fill in an integral part of the world history that seems long lost and forgotten. The book, comprised of eight chapters with an enlightening introduction, highlights the great civilization born with the religion of Islam that achieved many great discoveries and inventions and played a major role in the development of the modern world through the fields of science, philosophy and art. Analysing the Islamic "golden ages" from a number of academic perspectives, the author seeks to acknowledge the many great men from the 'lost' past who enabled the world to come to its current stage and to show both Muslims and non-Muslims of today that Islam's encouragement and support of innovative thinking and cultural advances contributed to the birth of modern science.
Figure 2: Michael H. Morgan at the conference "Muslim Heritage in our World: Social Cohesion" organised by FSTC in London at the UK Houses of Parliament (15 October 2008). (© FSTC 2008).
Morgan starts off every chapter of his book with a modern-day story that in itself makes the reader realise the importance of filling in the gaps of history to get a better understanding of individual life today and also the relevance of these great events of the past to our modern world. Beginning with the narrative of the birth of Islam, the life of Prophet Muhammad and the revelation of the Quran, Morgan provides his readers with a story-like version of the rapid and astonishing development of the Arab Empire including the early tolerance-based relationships established with civilisations of other faiths like the Jews and Christians. He details the spread of the Muslims to Central Asia and Spain in Europe and the impact the settlement and rule of the Muslims had on these lands:
Figure 3: Front cover of the Arabic translation of Lost History, Tarikh Dha'i' (Cairo, 2008).
Morgan demonstrates the importance placed on science and invention in Islam through the tales of many Caliphs and rulers of this great enterprise, like Al-Mamun in Baghdad and Abd al-Rahman in Cordoba, who invested heavily in scientific thought and valued intellectual movement against a backdrop of political and military affairs. From the formation of countless institutions like madrassa-s (schools) and the exemplary House of Wisdom in Baghdad to hospitals, beautiful palaces, magnificent mosques and libraries, Morgan details the everlasting effect the Muslim understanding of culture and civilisation will have on Europe for many years to come:
"That early Muslim tradition of improvising and creating, of seeking both knowledge and wisdom will spread to new places, many of them ancient places to which invention and genius are no strangers" (p. 72).
Further on, Morgan relates the complicated events of many groups that encompass Muslim civilisation who, even though they engage in decades of warfare and experience political hardships, rate intellectual superiority and dominion highly. As a result, from Abbasid Baghdad to Ummayad Andalus to Fatimid Cairo, all turn into centres of knowledge, innovation and culture and produce many great men of science, mathematics, astronomy, technology, and the arts. He depicts the interesting life stories and impressive achievements of these men like physicist Ibn al-Haytham, the physician and philosopher Ibn-Sina, mathematicians al-Khwarizmi and 'Umar al-Khayyam, astronomers al-Biruni, al-Battani, al-Qushji and al-Fazari, who not only developed the methods and practices of the past but also left behind many great discoveries written down and later translated into Latin to be used by the founders of modern science. Morgan also emphasises that these scientists continually praised the sources of knowledge they received from ancient civilisations while he criticises the modern Europeans for such a lack of acknowledgement of the works and accomplishments of the Muslims, and for forgetting their contributions to the modern world.
Figure 4: Harold Anderson, Alhazen Studied the Recreation of Light (1936) (Size: 15"x20"); fine advertising for eyeglasses (Source).
The later chapters of the book discuss the vision and thought that resulted in the great Muslim cities like Damascus and Medina Azahra near Cordoba, all built with similar patterns of architecture and infrastructure established all throughout the grand empire. Morgan depicts the importance given to religious symbolism and meaning in architecture and engineering as reflected in many great Islamic buildings like the 'Dome of the Rock'. Also portrayed in the book are the great love stories of some of these leaders which resulted in the finest architectural works of the time to be built, such as the Taj Mahal. Morgan also talks about the influence of Islamic arts and music on the Europeans, suggesting that some of the modern popular musical form is rooted in Arabic culture. He also details the continuing effect of Arabic poetry on Europe, noting that many worldwide are still highly influenced by the works of Jalal ad-Din al-Rumi, well known and beloved for demonstrating great tolerance of other faiths and cultures as depicted this in his poems. Morgan further states that many medieval European literary naratives were influenced by al-Jahshyari's Book of the Thousand and One Nights.
Figure 5: The First book of Ibn Sina's Canon of Medicine (Source).
In the final epilogue, the author briefly explains the reasons why the Islamic states failed to sustain science leadership into the modern era, but also expresses a belief in the likely reoccurrence of Muslim golden ages in the future. Overall, his book reminds the reader of a significant part of the world history that has been overshadowed by a Eurocentric view of modern science. With a story-like account of the events of the 1000 years of Islamic rule, the book captures the readers' interest and paints the picture of a long forgotten history, without shying away from also relating the weaknesses and shortcomings of these civilisations and their leaders. The well-referenced book based on extensive research also enables the reader to understand and respect the men and thinkers of the time through Morgan's imaginary recreations and to feel a sense of debt for their great efforts in their fields. This book is a must-read for everyone interested in world history and an essential work that completes the puzzle of the past by providing the missing link between Greek and Roman civilisations and the European Renaissance.
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Figure 6: Frontispiece of the Latin translation of the Optics of Ibn al-Haytham Opticae thesavrvs. Alhazeni Arabis libri septem, in the edition of Risner in 1572 (Source).
"History teaches us that civilizations flourish, die, and disappear," Morgan writes in the introduction (p. xiii). "Sometimes they die swiftly, sometimes in a slow lingering death. And sometimes, as with Rome and others, echoes of that civilization find new life in later cultures."
That last point is Morgan's main one. While Islam is a religion and civilization, not only a civilization in the same way Rome or Byzantine were, great advances in human civilization did flourish under its influence. At one time, its religious, cultural and linguistic domain stretched from Spain to India and the legacy of the cultural and scientific discoveries came from all points, Morgan writes. The motto and guiding principle behind the book is a philosophic evocation of the fate of civilisations, as it is outlined at the beginning of the introduction to the book:
"To lose the conscious memory of an entire civilization is especially tragic and dangerous, because each civilization, no matter how grand or flawed, is a laboratory of human ideas and ideals, of dreams and nightmares. We can learn from all of them" (p. xiii).
Figure 7: The first reciprocating pump driven by a water wheel and with a double-piston set for raising water to a height of 12 m, designed and manufactured by al-Jazarî in 1206 in Southern Turkey. Source: Topkapi Palace Museum Library in Istanbul, MS Ahmet III 3472.
Aiming to bridge the large gulf of misunderstanding between Muslims and non-Muslims that needed to be filled, he conceived of the book, considering that if a deeper appreciation of Muslim history could be recovered, then maybe the very premises of the emerging 'clash of civilizations' could be re-framed:
"The result is this book. I know there may be those on the non-Muslim side of the divide who will say that I'm distorting history, by choosing to emphasize the bright side of a very complex civilization. I will respond that I am simply balancing the incomplete and negative slant of most of what we non-Muslims have been given.
"To apply the argument of these critics fully and fairly, we would need to include in the history of Western Christian civilization not only the thoughts of Voltaire and St. Thomas Aquinas, we would also need to include the thoughts and deeds of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.
"There may also be those Muslims who will say that I have sought to rehabilitate and glorify heretics and impure Muslims, who deserve to be suppressed and forgotten.
Figure 8: 3D image extracted from the reproduction of the reciprocating pump by scholars of FSTC. See the video animation (© FSTC).
"By writing "Lost History", I hope to show not only the contributions of an old and rich civilization. I hope to show, as Caliph Al Mamun concluded, that reason and faith can coexist: that by fully opening the mind and unleashing human creativity, many wonders, including peace, are possible (pp. xiv-xv).
The Author
Award-winning Michael Hamilton Morgan is both a novelist and nonfiction author. He wrote The Twilight War, and co-authored two books with the undersea explorer Robert Ballard, Graveyards of the Pacific and Collision with History: The Search for John F. Kennedy's PT-109. The latter is a book and TV documentary released by National Geographic and MSNBC in 2002. A former diplomat from 1980 to 1987, he created and now heads the New Foundations for Peace (www.nfpeace.org), which promotes cross-cultural understanding and leadership among youth. He has appeared on ABC and CBS and as a Washington journalist covered foreign policy issues. From 1990-2000 he directed and advised the International Pegasus Prize for Literature.
Endorsements (from the website of the book: Lost History)
Table of contents
Time Line
Chapter 1: Rome's children
Chapter 2: Lost cities of genius
Chapter 3: God in the numeral
Chapter 4: Stars patterns
Chapter 5: Inventors and scientists
Chapter 6: Healers and hospitals
Chapter 7: Vision, voice, citadel
Chapter 8: Enlightened leadership
Resources and further reading
* Reviewer, FSTC, Sydney, Australia.
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Chen wrote:Pez Dispens3r wrote:Spoiler:I read about a plot-hole in the snarky review that was posted on Boing Boing, and although I don't usually think it's important to nitpick this stuff I thought this one was worth mentioning. The geologist and his pal who go wondering off alone? We don't know they got lost until everyone gets back to Prometheus. But the truck is gone. Like, the team gets outside the Structure and there's no truck, so you're like "Well they took it". And they have to take the quad-bikes back as they escape the storm. But then the truck is gone and we don't know who took it. It's like there was a significant rewrite and not everyone got the new script. Just, the "big ideas" aside, this was a seriously lazy movie. Avatar looks fucking watertight in comparison.Spoiler:Maybe I'm remembering wrong but I'm fairly sure the quad bikes were following the truck when they were outrunning the storm. I assumed the people who took the bikes were just a bit slower than the rest of the team that had left a little bit earlier. The truck wasn't really that far ahead of them.
They took two trucks and two quads. When they got outside, there was one truck and two quads. So yeah, pretty big hole there.
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Amid heightened security measures, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons Alaa and Gamal, former interior minister Habib al-Adly, and six top aides arrived at the criminal court of the Cairo Police Academy. Presided by Judge Ahmad Rifaat, the Cairo criminal court held a session to hear the testimonies of civil rights claimants in the cases of ordering the killing demonstrators and of financial corruption. The court has set Monday and Tuesday aside to hear from the state prosecutor's witnesses. In the previous court session, the general prosecutor's office demanded the death penalty for Mubarak and al-Adly, as well as for the former Cairo security chief, the commander of central security forces, the head of the dismantled state intelligence agency, and the head of the public interest agency. In Yemen, the council of ministers approved a draft resolution granting outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his aides immunity from prosecution. The immunity, which doesn't extend beyond Yemeni borders, was approved by parliament. The youths of change have strongly rejected the measure. Abed Rahman al-Shimiri reports from Sanaa.
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Tensions are rising between President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his deputy on one side and leaders of the ruling party and the opposition on the other. The national consensus government has submitted a draft law granting President Saleh and his aides immunity from prosecution to parliament for approval. The law was endorsed by the minister of the opposition, who described it as "an urgent measure" to improve the situation in the country.
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The council of ministers' decision may serve as a mechanism to help manage the crisis during the remaining period of Ali Abdullah Saleh's regime. However, the measure will not serve as a final solution or settlement. Drafting a law like this is a clear indication that crimes and abuses were committed in the past period.
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However, the youths in the squares believe that their revolution will not be complete until President Saleh and his elements are put on trial for ordering the killing of peaceful demonstrators, vowing to achieve their demand by escalating their protests across the country's freedom and change squares.
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We will not leave the square until all of the revolution's demands are achieved, most notably the trial of the murderers, criminals, and anyone with martyrs' blood on their hands. We will continue our revolutionary escalation at the squares.
Reporter, Male #2
It's a step that may stir more controversy on the Yemeni street concerning the issue of immunity. The law was secretly discussed by members of the council of ministers. I Observers believe that the immunity law will not extend beyond Yemeni borders, even if it were to enjoy Arab and international support. Endorsement of the draft law is not likely to end the rift between the outgoing president, whose reign expires next month, and his successor, amid doubts over Saleh's seriousness in relinquishing power, which will soon no longer constitute his constitutional privileges. Abed Rahman al-Shimiri, Dubai TV, Sanaa.
Ayatollah vows Iran will resist Western sanctions [Press TV, Iran]
The leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution said Western sanctions are aimed at worrying Iranian people and shaking their will power. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed that the West's efforts to disappoint the Iranians will be futile as the nation expects to pull off even more successes in the future. Referring to the coming parliamentary elections, Ayatollah Khamenei said the vote is an exemplar of the people's presence in political decision-making. He said the election results symbolize the realization of people's choices and preferences and are respected by all.
Iranian forces practice downing 'hypothetical enemy' drones [Press TV, Iran]
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stressed Iran's readiness to stand against any threats or aggression. General Mohammad Ali Jafari made the remarks as the IRGC started the main phase of its military drills. The exercise has been underway near Khvat, 60 kilometers from Iran's eastern border with Afghanistan. The IRGC commander said the maneuvers are aimed at employing the latest water tactics against the hypothetical enemy. He added that the drills also showcase the IRGC's latest technological achievements. Shoulder-fired air defense missiles and armored units have targeted hypothetical army drones during the drills.
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf as Iran sentences American man to death for spying [Press TV, Iran]
Iran has sentenced to death a detained US-born Iranian man charged with spying for the US intelligence agency, the CIA. An Iranian court issued the verdict against Amir Mirzaei Hekmati. He was tried in Tehran late last month. Hekmati admitted to having been trained by the United States to infiltrate Iran's intelligence ministry. He said he was sent to the US-run Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan and given access to classified US intelligence before flying to Tehran to try to entice the Iranians with the intelligence he possessed. Iran's intelligence ministry says the country's network's monitoring activities at the Begram base discovered his presence and blew his cover.
Tribal clashes in South Sudan leave two dozen dead [Press TV, Iran]
At least two dozen people including women and children were killed in fresh clashes in South Sudan. Twenty more were wounded in clashes in Jonglei state. Locals say attackers have razed crops, burned houses, stealing herds of cattle. They also say 11 children are missing. The young country of South Sudan declared Jonglei a disaster area after tribal clashes earlier his month. The UN humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan says tens perhaps hundreds could have died in the unrest. The United Nations says it will launch a massive emergency operation to help people in Jonglei state. Some 60,000 people are affected by the violence.
Syrian defense minister visits Russian aircraft carrier [Press TV, Iran]
Syrian defense general Dawood Rejiha has visited the Russian aircraft carrier Kuznetsov. Rejiha has praised what he calls Russia's honorable stances in support of the Syrian people. He also said ties between Damascus and Moscow help enhance security in the Middle East. The Russian ambassador to Syria stressed the importance of implementing reforms by Damascus. Moscow has sent a flotilla, led by the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier to its space in Syria. Its commanders say their visit is aimed at bringing the countries together and strengthening mutual ties. Russia has supported Syria in the months of unrest that have gripped the country.
Nigerian fuel protests turn deadly [Al-Alam, Iran]
Presenter, Female #1
Protestors have set fire to the streets of major Nigerian cities, including the country's commercial capital of Lagos. This news comes as Nigeria begins a nationwide strike over the elimination of a government fuel subsidy. The Nigerian workers' union vowed to keep the strike open as well as organize massive demonstrations until the government revokes its decision.
Reporter, Male #1
Tensions are once again running high on the streets of Nigeria, amid the general strike called for by the worker's union in protest of the first-time elimination of a government fuel subsidy in Africa's largest oil producer. Many Nigerians believe that the measure will end fuel subsides, which are the only government benefits available to them. The measure stirred wide controversy among the general public and the ruling regime. While parliament demanded the government revoke the measure, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan spoke of sacrifices that every citizen must make.
Guest, Male #2 (Goodluck Jonathan, Nigerian President)
We must all be prepared to make sacrifices. For the government's part, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of government spending.
Reporter, Male #1
In addition to economic deterioration, this African giant is once again slipping into religious strife, especially amid the escalating sectarian attacks on mosques and churches in the past few weeks. These new developments have brought back to memory the sensitive issue of coexistence among members of the Muslim and Christian communities.
Guest, Male #3
We have decided to defend ourselves against unjustified acts of killing.
Reporter, Male #1
It's a new test that brings to memory the civil war in Nigeria in the 1960s, which nearly rocked the country's stability and unity.
At least 19 killed as crisis in Syria continues [Al Jazeera, Qatar]
Presenter, Male #1
The Syrian Revolution General Commission said 19 people were killed today by the security forces' gunfire during protests in a number of cities demanding the downfall of the regime. The opposition indicated that in one city, Syrian authorities sent the corpses of seven people who were tortured to death to their families. Meanwhile, the Syrian Revolution General Commission said the town of Madaya in Rif Dimashq was subjected to artillery shelling by the army's armored trucks.
Reporter, Male #2
The residents, known for their sense of humor, say that the people of Homs are continuing their battle against artilleries with their words. They write songs and make jokes in an attempt to remove the atmosphere of death from the neighborhoods of Bab al-Amr, Bab as-Sibaa, al-Khaldiya, Deir al-Balba, al-Inshaat, and all of Syria. Three hundred days have passed since the youths lit the spark of revolution in Daraa. However, all this time has not been enough for other Arab nations to take actions to end their Syrian brothers' sufferings in the streets and alleys of the Syrian capital Damascus, its countryside, and other parts of the country. The Arab Ministerial Committee on Syria convened a meeting on the eve of the 300th day of the revolution. Most of its members were absent from the meeting. After a debate about the absence of the majority of members, the committee issued a conclusive statement granting the Syrian regime additional time. The revolutionaries and dissidents believe that the statement unjustly equates the executioners with the victims, as it addressed the armed gangs' violence alongside the violence by the authorities against its citizens. Therefore, the angry masses rose up and responded to the official Arab position with chants affirming their goal for freedom. Soon, the Syrian Revolution General Commission further explained the masses' position by sending a letter to the secretary-general of the Arab League, requesting that he announce the failure of its initiative and rejecting any solution to the crisis that does not entail the regime's downfall. The Commission also requested that the secretary-general refer the issue to the UN Security Council so that international law could protect the civilians, considering that Syria is a member of the United Nations. The call for international intervention is seen as a fundamental source of contention between the regime's pillars and the opposition groups. However, this call has gained broad support from the revolutionaries and protestors, who have long raised slogans demanding the internationalization of the issue and called on the international community to set up a buffer zone and a no-fly zone protect them from the repression by the regime's military forces. Of course, those who hold this position also have doubts about why the international community has procrastinated in ending the bloodshed in Syrian after it quickly took action in Libya. Some took the liberty to imply, both subtly and frankly, that Israel is the reason, while others believe it's only a matter of time before the real reason will be revealed.
Presenter, Male #1
Meanwhile, activists uploaded images online showing lines of tanks backed by armored trucks storming the town of Madaya in Rif Dimashq this morning. Military forces shelled a number of houses in two towns, Madaya and Zabadani, with heavy weaponry and mortar shells at night, killing four people and wounding several others, some of whom are in critical conditions. This took place after soldiers in the region defected from the army. In addition, the surroundings areas of al-Buraq Mosque were also shelled.
Amnesty warns of continued Mideast protests and repression in 2012 [BBC Arabic, UK]
Presenter, Male #1
In a new report on the tragic events witnessed in 2011, Amnesty International warned of the possibility that governments in the Middle East and North Africa will continue exercising violence and repression. The report gave details of how the governments in Arab countries use excessive violence to quell the unprecedented calls for radical reforms. Meanwhile, the protest movements have not shown any indication that they will accept partial reforms or give up on their aspirations.
Reporter, Male #2
According to the statements of prominent senior directors at Amnesty International, certain Arab countries are working to conduct "cosmetic changes" to suppress the protest movements spreading in their territories. The organization says this proves that a number of governments in the region are determined to stay in power. Interim Director of Amnesty International's Middle East and North Africa program, Philip Luther, says a number of Arab regimes have resorted to brutalizing their people in order to deal with them. Luther said the people have proven astonishingly resilient in the face of sometimes staggering repression. 2011 witnessed popular uprisings that respectively toppled the regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Meanwhile, the eruption of protests may lead to the imminent resignation of the Yemeni president. However, the human rights situation in some of these countries has not improved much. Instead, it has deteriorated according to the latest report by Amnesty International. In its 80-page report, Amnesty International condemned what it considered to be human rights violations by Egypt's Military Council, which took over the reins of power after the downfall of Mubarak's regime. The report indicated that some of these violations are in some ways even worse than those that occurred during the former president's reign. For instance, the report indicates that between October and December 2011, 84 people were killed in what it calls a violent crackdown by the army and security forces against protestors. Furthermore, Amnesty International's report indicates that torture is continually practiced on detainees. It also points out that the number of Egyptian civilians who were referred to the military court within one year exceeded that of the entire Mubarak era. Criticism was also directed at the ruling transitional authorities in Libya. The London-based organization said in its report that Libya's transitional government has not been able to establish control over the gunmen who participated in toppling Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's regime. The report also points to the detainment of nearly 7,000 people without trial. Naturally, Amnesty International did not overlook the exploding situation in Syria and said that the government in Damascus is grimly determined to cling to power at any human cost. In addition, the organization accused the Syrian army and intelligence service of committing what it referred to as crimes of torture, which may constitute crimes against humanity, in a desperate attempt to terrorize, silence, and oppress dissidents. Zuheir Baraki, BBC.
Hundreds of Jordanians mark first anniversary of reform movement [New TV, Lebanon]
Presenter, Female #1
The Islamist movement held a sit-in to mark the first anniversary of the reform movement in Jordan. They sent a message to the regime about the need to hold the corrupt accountable. My colleague, Ma'an Abu Dalu reports from Jordan.
Reporter, Male #1
The center of the country's capital Amman witnessed an unprecedented security presence as hundreds gathered in al-Nakhili Square in the Ras al-Ein neighborhood to take part in an event called for by the Islamist movement and several reformists to mark the first anniversary of the reform movement in Jordan.
Guest, Male #2 (Dr. Ali Abu al-Karr, Islamic Action Front)
This mobilization continues peacefully with the same demands for reforms. As I said, these reforms would be reflected in constitutional amendments that restored authority to the Jordanian people, so they can be the source of authority and exercise their political will by electing a government through the parliamentary majority.
Guest, Male #3 (Dr. Akram Karsishan, Reform Movement)
We're sending a message to the regime about the necessity of holding all the corrupt accountable who robbed the nation of its wealth and riches. They must be tried and sentenced to prison, and the wealth they stole must be returned.
Reporter, Male #1
On the other side of the brotherhood's rally, hundreds of Jordanians from the youth reform movement took to the streets to reject the armament and militarization of the youth. They demanded that the peaceful nature of the reform movement be maintained.
Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Nidal Mudi, Jordanian Communist Party)
Reforming the economic infrastructure; reducing the suffering of the masses, especially the downtrodden working class; reforming the political system, especially the electoral law and political parties law; all this must be conducted.
Guest, Male #5 (Dr. Essam Khawajah, Popular Unity Party)
The most essential of these demands, which have not been met so far, is constitutional reform, which will lead the people to become the source of authority and to elect governments that genuinely represent them.
Reporter, Male #1
The display of arms and the militarization that led Jordanians to hold the "enough is enough" march was met with an unprecedented security presence. This is an indication of the power the state holds when the lives of Jordanians are under threat; they recalled the events of Black September and warned against repeating the military scenes carried out by militias. Ma'an Abu Dalu, New TV, Amman.
Palestinian source says stalemate with Israel likely to continue [IBA, Israel]
In a further attempt to renew peace negotiations, Israeli and Palestinian envoys are meeting again today for a second round of talks in Jordan. But Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman had some grim predictions for today's meeting. Although they were scheduled to meet for the second time in less than a week, officials on both sides were pessimistic that there would be any progress at all. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's envoy, Yitzhalk Molcho, was scheduled to meet Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat in Amman, Jordan, in the presence of Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Erokat was expected to present Molcho with the Palestinian response to the document he received from Israel last week, spelling out Israel's limits on borders and security.
Israeli MK throws water at colleague during heated debate in parliament [IBA, Israel]
Now to a story that has made a splash in the local media today. It took a glass of water to extinguish a discussion in the Knesset's education committee. MK Anastassia Michaeli of Yisrael Beiteinu tossed a cup of water on Labor MK Raleb Majadele after he told her to shut up and not interrupt him while he was speaking. Michaeli accused Majadele of insulting her and disrespecting the parliament. She then stormed out of the room saying that here colleague needs to learn better manners. For his part, the drenched and defiant MK said he would refer the incident to the committee's ethics committee.
Shots fired at car belonging to Holyland affairs witness [IBA, Israel]
Several gunshots were fired today at the car of Avi Drexler, a key witness for the prosecution in the holy land real estate scandal. Drexler, who was in his home at the time of the shooting, said he heard the gunshots and immediately notified the police. No one was hurt in that incident. Drexler previously served as head of the Israel Lands Authority and currently works as a private attorney.
Israeli bill to prohibit use of Nazi imagery [IBA, Israel]
It may soon be illegal here in Israel to adorn any Nazi symbols or engage in Nazi name calling. Last week, members of the ultra-orthodox community sparked outrage when they donned yellow stars of David and concentration camp uniforms during a protest in Jerusalem's Meah Shearim. The cabinet today back a bill proposed by a National Union MK Uri that would see those engaged in such behavior subject to a 100,000 shekel fine. Those in violation of the law could also face up to six months in jail.


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East Palace, West Palace details
Format: | 15 DVD |
Starring: | Hu Jun, Si Han |
Director: | Zhang Yuan |
Genres: | Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema |
Studio: | AMAZON WEB |
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East Palace, West Palace |
15 Feature |
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Run time: | 1 hour 31 minutes |
Rental release: | 21 Jun 2004 |
Main languages: | Mandarin |
Subtitles: | English |
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A slow paced entrancing look into one aspect of 'gay' life in China.
By Bruce from Oxford, England , 04 Jul 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
East Palace, West Palace comes from Chinas, is in Mandarin with English subtitles, 90 minutes, and released in 1997. Starring Si Han and Hu Jun, and directed by Zhang Yuan.
The movie is basically a two-character drama, involving a young gay man (Si Han), identified as a writer, and a local policeman (Hu Jun) who arrests him for public cruising in a park, possibly in Beijing. The policeman is more than professionally curious about the young man, who seems to undersand the policeman's 'extreme interest' with the writer suddenly kissing the policeman.
The movie is almost completely focused on a nightlong interrogation of the young gay man by the policeman, touching on issues such as coming out, cruising, being married and gay, S&M, etc. The movie has political ramifications, comparing the intolerance of gays with interolance in general of human rights (in China).
I enjoyed the acting, tight directing, and the almost surrealistic moments of the movie. It is slowly moving, but I personally enjoyed this, and felt it added to the movie.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By OscarFreak (486 reviews) from London , 11 May 2012a well crafted film about the perils of being gay in Beijing and the attitude of the local police force. The interplay between the lead actors was excellent and the director kept a tight rein on the proceedings, a film not to miss.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Well worth watching
By BenCooke (32 reviews) from Banchory , 30 Apr 2011A fascinating film, wonderfully acted and beautifully filmed, subtle in its political undercurrent, sometimes tense and sometimes moving as the relationship between the two men develops. Thoroughly watchable.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By GRABLOCK (4 reviews) from Winchelsea , 16 May 2010I LOVED THIS FILM FROM START TO FINISH THE ACTING BY THE TWO CHINESE ACTORS IS SUPERB, IT GRIPS YOU AND THE WAY THE FILM CUTS FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE EXCELLENT.
IT MAKES YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE ACTUALY WITH THEM IN THE ROOM AND THE TENSION GETS SO INTENSE YOU CAN FEEL IT, THAT IS GREAT ACTING- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer from Isle of Skye , 09 Oct 2009An interesting cameo of gay China - other reviews explain well the tight claustrophobic setting, and ask who's really the cruiser in this two-person piece.
I was intrigued by the unspoken acknowledgement of a gay sub-culture in Chinese city life, directly comparable to the 1950s here. I have no idea how current and accurate a picture it is! More about intrigueing your curious mind than entertaining you.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer from Bampton , 08 Nov 2008I can't make up my mind whether this was a masterpiece or a piece of complete and utter garbage. There is a lot of tension in the film and the acting is excellent. It was also a cultural eye opener. But there is no doubt that this isn't an action packed movie, but a reflective and intellectual one. Still it's one of those films you will remember in a long while, whether the impression is positive or negative!- Was this review helpful to you?
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just interested what people are doing.
For a long time, I've been fairly comfortably doing about 250kms/week, trying to squeeze in a necessary rest day as well. I've been doing that consistently for a couple of years.
More recently, I've been pushing up to 300km/week, but I have rarely succeeded in finding the time/energy to reach the higher target. I needed a rest day today - my body demanded it - so with tomorrow's ride I'll be close to 300 but again just short. With all my rides over 30kph/ave, 300km/week feels like a bit of a limit at the mo.
Just interested in what other 'fairly serious recreational road cyclists' get up to per week, and at what pace as well.
410Km this week, 328Km last week, 310Km week before, 447Km before that Been consistent over the past few months. However the week before that 749Km during RIDE4REPAT. That certainly helped with the fitness. Oh and by the way I am retired and 66 yo so usually a rest day on Monday and Wednesday :)
Where do you ride Derek to amount that kind of distance ? Do you have a set of routes that you like to ride, or do you just 'ride'?
I log my distance more by the month rather that the week, ( sounds more that way :)
Anyway up until October last year, I was averaging 600km / month, but then I bought a new bike, and found that had crept up to 800/900 km/ month.
I actually increased my distance by reducing my rides : I was riding Tue and Thurs about 40km & 60-80km on a Saturday. ( plus my commute )
Im now riding just Tuesdays and Saturdays but Tuesdays are now around 80km and Saturdays are always over 100km, often a lot more. ( plus my commute )
Last year I clocked 6600km, this year on target to crack 10,000km.
I do however still work 95 hour fortnights so, fitting in lots of riding is not always easy...
Peter I log each ride and have done so for the past 12 years. ALL details. Have lots of different routes. Live at Seaview Downs and go to O/H for a 70KM. Also up to Lofty. Gumeracha, Meadows. You name it
It's about time you got out to the Gawler Wheelers on a Saturday Derek, being an ex navy man the early start shouldn't bother you.
Did you race with the vets? What is your average speed after a ride? Certainly a fantastic effort!
Trevor I don;t race with the Vets as I am informed that is a bit 'bitchy' and I love bike riding too much for that. I might add that I have opnly 'raced 3 times and one a Gold and two Silver medals at the Polce and Emerg Svs games in 2004.My averages vary from on the flat of 28-30kph or in the Hills ( to Gumeracha, about 25kph)
Wow, I feel very, very lazy now.
There are only so many hours in each day and all of life's committments need your attention too - job, family, eating/sleeping etc etc. To push one element in our lives further, it will costs us something somewhere else. Do you have something that you can let go of in order to increase your kms? And is letting go of that thing worth the kms?
Alternatively, can you add an extra 5kms onto every other ride you do? If you commute, can you ride a small detour to add a few kms each day? If you're determined to add the kms, a few extra kms added to each ride is probably more achievable than adding another ~50km ride in each week.
Derek has awesome total kms, but as he said - retired. For someone who's not at work 5 days per week, those totals are comfortable. For those of us who work, it requires a lot more juggling.
I agree entirely. I also agree with your comments re 'extending' rides. When I worked in the City I would ride a loop that would add an extra 5Km ea way rather than just a short cut. Also riding some mornings, early, was an option too. I guess it comes down to quality against quantity. I would also make sure that I did not just 'dawdle' on any ride but attempt to be consistent with my pace. I am nothing special and did not play sport for most of my life, so I guess there is hope for us all :)
LOL! I'm lucky to crack 100km per week, but then I am primarily a commute cyclist and a commute is ~19km round trip. My average is 27.5km/hr, I haven't reset my cyclo-comp in a few hundred klicks...
Wow, do you guys actually do anything but ride?
I do about 180k commute per week, and 70 - 100k on the weekend, so around 250k+ a week. I totalled 7300k last year.
Love it, but also love my family, so happy with things as they are. If I'm still keen when I retire, I might just double that figure!
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Just recieved my bundle of joy... Absolutely so pleased with him. Can't wait to purchase another one.. My little sleepy frog is absolutely beautiful
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This doll is so realistic and even feels like a real baby in your arms! She is gorgeous and very detailed. I am in love with her! Great value for the price.
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This little newborn baby boy lays in your arms like he is your own newborn sleeping in your arms.
Posted by JessForever, 2/22/2011 5:50:24 PM
I'm really excited about getting him, he should be here within the end of this week or some time next week, I hope it's soner rather than later! :D So excited!!!!
Posted by jessybee1313, 12/20/2011 1:20:28 AM
I bought Sleepy frog for a family member for Christmas, along with another baby. Sleepy Frog is definitely weighted, when the postwoman delivered the boxes she said, "I don't know what's in this one, but be careful, it's HEAVY"! Couldn't resist opening the package and looking at this very sweet boy! He is very well made, a beautiful sculpt and his head is a bit on the larger side but when you hold this beautiful, floppy baby, he lays in your arms perfectly and his head(as with any newborn)must be supported. He looks very much like his pictures here, and to the family member who picked him out on this site,well...I know she's just going to love him! Will have to get one for myself once the holidays are over!
Posted by jerica_monsterbuckhunter, 2/22/2012 6:21:40 PM
This sweet baby looks just like the picture and even though the hair is painted on it looks real.
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This baby is so real that it will turn heads he's fools everyone in his Path I love him FIVE STARS!!!!!!!!
Posted by rainmaker8801, 6/27/2012 4:06:06 AM
So I sent this to my gma for mothers day because I thought it looked like my dad when he was a baby and she was just thrilled! It looked like a new baby, highly satisfied.
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This doll is awesome. So realistic.
Posted by gatorheadsboo, 6/28/2012 11:55:14 PM
He came earlier than expected ! He is just too precious !! Everyone who sees him loves him !!! Great price, great value, wonderful doll !!
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I love sleepy frog he is sooooooo cute! What color hair does he have? Hurry Up I need answers as soon as possible!
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I want to get sleepy frog for my birthday, October 23. I used live chat and it worked! He has blonde hair, 3/4 limbs, weighs 5.43 pounds, and the doll is suitable for ages 6 and up. I am naming him Aidan. The problem is that I'm afraid that I won't be able to get his nursery ready by my birthday! I need each of the following for the nursery: a crib, a changing table, 3 sleepers, 7 day outfits, and some diapers. I am saving up a lot of money for him and I also need a $50 car seat!
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I received Sleep Frog for my birthday from my mother. He is absolutely adorable, and when I opened the box I actually giggled out loud, that's how adorable he is. He is very snuggle and feels like a real baby, and his expression is priceless! Awesome gift, thanks, Mom!
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I just got Sleepy Frog! He is so cute! This baby boy looks so real that he fooled a little kid at the store! He is very weighted! 5 pounds! When his butt lays in your arms, he feels real! I have a doll collection blog at: http://abbycurtisdollcollecting.weebly.com/ Thanks!
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I received this cutie a few weeks ago! He is the cutest little doll on my shelf! I love him so much and named him Hayes Corbin. Thank You!
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I love this doll so much! I got him for Christmas and I named him Memphis Tyler! I thought he was so precious and he really is! I was so excited!
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My daughter is 9 and we came across this web site. She fell in love with Sleepy Frog. He is soft and weighted. Now a few of my daughter's friends have also puchased Paradise galleries dolls and my daughter wants a girl doll for Christmas, she's now 11! I thought she'd be done with dolls, but she and her friends buy baby clothes on clearance and still play for hours. The dolls hold up wonderfully!


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Cafe Jireh is a great place to start your day on the island. Good coffee, refreshing smoothies and indulgent lemon pancakes. Be ready for rich if you go for the pancakes.
Cafe Jireh is a great place to start your day on the island. Good coffee, refreshing smoothies and indulgent lemon pancakes. Be ready for rich if you go for the pancakes.
Yep their sign is correct…one is not enough.We had two lunches they with some salads and fresh rolls.No complaints at all with fast friendly service.Please make sure you stop in..you won't be disappointed
The sign said they had the best custard squares in raro and it wasn't lying! They were the best I've ever had! Also had a bananas bicep curl protein shake and that kept me full til dinner and tasted great!
We had a coffee and the famous custard square which melted in your mouth. Very yummy. Very clean and nice staff.
Ate here last stay and again this place was very good. They make a really good coffee and their Chocolate Brownie is the best! Also had their burger which was huge and very tasty.
They were closing up when we got there but no probs to make us a coffee - unfortunately we were not hungry but it looked good. Would have liked to return but time ran out on us. Will definitely be heading there when we return to Rarotonga!
We had a coffee their yesterday and it was very nice, the sweet treats also looked very fresh and yummy but on this occasion we did not indulge! If you are looking for a good coffee in Rarotonga (accross the road from the airport and not far from the saturday markets) I would recommend this little cafe!
Stopped here for afternoon tea on the way back from town. Saw the sign about the best custard squares and thought we would give it a go. The custard square were great as was the coffee the variety of cakes was great as was the freindly staff. Only other place we found with great coffee was the saltwater cafe halfway... More
The coffee is very nice. We had the custard slice and the kids had lolly cake. Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Will visit again on next trip to Rarotonga.
I saw a 3 dot comment about this place that didn't rate the coffee so wasted my money and time on 5 (five) other cafes around the island before trying Cafe Jireh. We had 8 more days on Rarotonga and bought coffee there every day except Sunday (lots of places close on Sundays on Raro) and didn't go to any... More
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[Note: A news summary of the incident from the times of india follows Medha's statement on the violence] The violent incident at the Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad on April 7, was an outcome of and continuation of the prevailing intolerance and commu...
Kagarlitsky: Roots of Anti-Americanism
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Today, 8 April, is the eleventh day of the re-occupation of Ramallah and its twin city El Bireh. It is the fourth re-occupation in as many months, but this one is by far the most extensive, savage, and severe. Since hundreds of Israeli tanks and ...
Jensen: U.S. Culpability
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Monbiot: World Bank To West Bank
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Two sets of human shields are in use in the West Bank. The first is less than willing. The Israeli army, like some of the terrorist groups it has fought, has been taking hostages. Its soldiers have been propelling Palestinian civilians through the...
Signatories: U.S. Letter to Europeans
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Prashad: Memories of Barbarity: Sharonism and September
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The Israeli Defense Force continues its inhuman assault on the Palestinian population of the Occupied Territories, sometimes euphemistically called the Palestinian Authority. The Oslo Accords that produced this sham of freedom did not change the f...
Wilpert: An Imminent Coup in Venezuela?
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It appears that the strategy of President Chavez' opposition is to create as much chaos and disorder in Venezuela as possible, so that Chavez is left with no other choice than to call a state of emergency. This, in turn could either lead t...
Flanders: Our Church Our Scandal
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Laura Flanders
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Interesting Examination of the recent scandals that have rocked the catholic church and the importance of these scamdals to everyone.
Bellinghausen: Big Macs or Indigenous Autonomy?
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For the second time in Israel's history, Ariel Sharon is leading the country into a war of choice - as pernicious as any war of choice - and nearly the entire public is following him more than willingly. When history judges this war, only a few wi...
Miller: Just Say No To New Military Assistance For Indonesia
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John Miller
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The Pentagon, with a handful of Congressional allies, is actively working to circumvent the ban on military training for the Indonesian military (TNI) initially put in place in response to the 1999 scorched-earth campaign in East Timor. Even as hu...
Cockburn: Sharon's Wars
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Alexander Cockburn
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Here we are, twenty years on , and many of the reports of what's been happening as the Israeli army smashes its way through Ramallah and Bethlehem and the other Palestinian towns remind me of what came out of Lebanon in 1982 as Sharon and his inva...
Peters: On Going To Dc And On Going Home
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The long weekend of April 19-22 in Washington, DC represents an historic opportunity for progressive social change movements. The anti-capitalist globalization movement, the newly forming anti-war movement, the growing mobilization against domesti...
Mcquaig: Gangster Capitalism
Znet Article, April, 09 2002
Linda Mcquaig
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An interview with Linda McQuaig, author of All You Can Eat: Greed, Lust and the New Capitalism, on old-style capitalism in new clothes, the triumph of corporate avarice over human rights, and the disturbing centrality of greed in Western society. ...
Arnove: Israel and the Threat of Transfer
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The threat of "transfer†of Palestinians "is a real danger and not just a bunch of empty slogans,†Dr. Haidar Abdel Shafi, an 83-year-old refugee and a Palestinian activist based in the Ga...
Author: Whispering Black (or Little White Lies)
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Several months ago I attended the "State of the Black World Conference" in Atlanta Georgia. Among those present were black activists, politicians, scholars and clergy from around the globe. Even celebrities such as Tavis Smiley, Danny Glover and C...
Chomsky: Chomsky Interview
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TONY JONES: Noam Chomsky, President Bush's position on the Middle East crisis is evolving fast now, but until recently there have been confusing and contradictory signals coming from his administration. What do you think has been happening? PROFES...