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Mosaic News - 07/12/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]
Mali's Tuaregs driven out of last stronghold as military intervention looms
Al Jazeera, Qatar
Presenter, Male #1
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that his country is considering military intervention in Mali due to the latest developments on the ground. Fabius added that France may resort to the use of force in Mali because France is the main enemy of al-Qaeda in the Arab Maghreb region.
Presenter, Male #1
In another development, the Tawhid and Jihad Group in the northern Malian city of Gao said they inflicted what they referred to as "a bitter defeat" against the Tuaregs' National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, the MNLA, and expelled its fighters from the city. For its part, the MNLA said it voluntarily withdrew from they city in order to spare the lives of its residents, but they vowed to return soon.
Reporter, Male #2
Armed Jihadist groups are in full control of the major cities in northern Mali following the expulsion of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. Al-Taher Bin Aisha, who oversees security at one of the gates of the city of Gao, said that his group was forced to fight the MNLA in order to provide security to its residents.
Guest, Male #3 (Al-Taher Bin A'isha, Armed Jihadist Fighter)
We are not here because of Azawad, or others. We entered this area to restore calm and security, and protect the people's lives and their property. We are not involved in anything else.
Reporter, Male #2
The slogans in support of the Malian state have returned to the streets and homes of Gao despite the capturing of the city by the Tawhid and Jihad Group. Abdullah al-Taaweri said that he, like the rest of the citizens, supported the expulsion of the MNLA from the city. He also called for the expulsion of the remaining armed movements from Gao so the city can be reclaimed as part of the Republic of Mali.
Reporter, Male #2
Cautious calm is dominating the city, which is considered the largest territory in northern Mali. Fighting for the control of Gao broke out between the Tawhid and Jihad Group that is calling for the implementation of Islamic laws, and the MNLA that is calling for their independent state of Azawad.
Reporter, Male #2
The MNLA has lost control of its positions in this city of Gao, where it proclaimed its regional independence. While opponents of the MNLA believe that the movement has suffered a fatal blow, its supporters say it was merely a setback in its bid for the declaration of the state of Azawad. Fadel Abed al-Razaq, Al Jazeera, Gao.
Tens of thousands of Saudi protestors demand release of prominent cleric al-Nimr
Press TV, Iran
Tensions are high in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province, where prominent cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was arrested on Saturday in a violent raid and is still in custody. It is estimated that over 40,000 people turned out for the latest mass demonstration to call for his release, a large number given that all protests and political gatherings are prohibited in the kingdom.
Scores killed in massive Nigeria tanker blaze
Press TV, Iran
A Nigerian fuel tanker fire claims over 100 lives in the country's oil-producing Niger Delta after crashing on the road in the southeastern state of Rivers. Witnesses say the tank suddenly caught fire as people were trying to scoop up the spilled fuel.
Israeli drone strike kills one Palestinian east of Gaza City
Press TV, Iran
At least one Palestinian was killed by an Israeli drone strike east of Gaza City. Israeli tank shelling wounded several others in the same location; one of them is reported to be in critical condition.
Israeli military deploys rocket interceptor targeting Gaza at Egypt border
Press TV, Iran
Israel is deploying a missile system along the Egyptian border amid rising tensions between Cairo and Tel Aviv. The US-funded Iron Dome system will be set up near Eilat. An Israeli official said parts of the missile system have already been deployed in the region.
Iron Dome missile defense system deployed in Eilat after recent Sinai attacks
IBA, Israel
The Iron Dome missile defense system has been deployed in the greater Eilat area as part of extensive IDF efforts to test the system in various regions around the country. The Eilat region has come under missile attack from the Sinai in recent years, including three weeks ago, when the remnants of a Grad rocket were found just north of the city. The system's deployment was coordinated with local communities and the Eilat municipality in order to prevent public panic.
Olmert has 'no intention of returning to politics'
IBA, Israel
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that he had no intention of returning to politics after rumors swirled when he was cleared of major corruption charges earlier in the week. The separate Holyland trials may continue well past the elections, which are scheduled for October 2013.
Negotiations break down over Tal Law replacement
IBA, Israel
Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon and MK Yohanan Plessner resumed their discussions in a search for a breakthrough on a Tal Law replacement which would set a new policy for drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF. The talks follow a blow-up at a meeting the day before. Benjamin Netanyahu and Shaul Mofaz are also expected to meet again in an attempt to work out differences on the issue, recognizing that an impasse may lead to Kadima leaving Netanyahu's coalition government.
Kuwaiti women score victory with swimmer's participation in Olympic Games
BBC Arabic, UK
Presenter, Female #1
The International Olympic Committee announced that Saudi women athletes will be participating for the first time ever in the London Olympic Games. The committee said the Saudi delegation to the London 2012 Olympics will include female judo athlete Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim and runner Sarah Attar, who will be competing in the 800-meter race. The two athletes are participating following an invitation by the International Committee that conducted extensive negotiations with the Saudi Olympic Committee. And with that, the London Olympic Games will make history by being the first European game to include the participation of female athletes from all countries.
Presenter, Female #1
These Olympic Games also set another precedent with the participation of a Kuwaiti female swimmer. And despite swimmer Faye Sultan's modest aspirations of wining an Olympic medal, she hopes that her pioneering participation will add another contribution to women's achievements in the conservative Kuwaiti society.
Reporter, Male #1
Kuwaiti women scored another accomplishment, as swimmer Faye Sultan will be the first Kuwaiti woman to participate in the Olympic Games. Faye is training here in Calella, Spain, before traveling to London to participate in the games. The 17-year-old girl, who will compete in the 100-meter freestyle race, is aware of her achievement's impact and is proud of it, despite her careful evaluation of her abilities and opportunities in the championship.
Guest, Female #2 (Faye Sultan, Kuwaiti Swimmer)
Hopefully I can improve my time, my own personal record, and not come last.
Reporter, Male #1
Faye started her swimming training relatively late when she was a 9 year-old child. She stopped swimming for some time to learn to dance, and then started seriously training again two years ago. The Kuwaiti training team believes in the swimmer's abilities.
Guest, Male #2 (Jose Baltar Leite, Kuwaiti Swimmers' Coach)
She was in the World Junior Championship in Lima, Peru, last year. She did well, and she has a promising future.
Reporter, Male #1
Faye says she will enroll in a university soon, and hopes to be able to participate in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before she retires. And while she bears the Kuwaiti flag, Faye and the other members of the Kuwaiti team are not competing under their country's banner; rather, they are participating under the Olympic flag. The International Olympic Committee suspended the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee after accusing it of making politically-motivated decisions. Resolving the dispute between the two committees will undoubtedly enhance the symbolism of Faye's participation.
HRW: Cluster munitions reported in Syria
Future TV, Lebanon
Presenter, Female #1
On the Syrian domestic front, 51 people were killed so far by the gunfire of the brutal al-Assad brigades that are continuing their violent shelling of Syrian cities. And today, for the first time, mortar shells were used in Kafr Susa in Damascus. Human Rights Watch revealed that the regime's forces are using internationally-banned cluster munitions.
Reporter, Male #1
After Annan admitted his failure to solve the Syrian crisis, the Syrian opposition is calling for protesting on Friday under the banner of "The Friday to topple Annan," describing him as al-Assad and Iran's servant. And on its Facebook page, the Syrian opposition listed Annan's failures in his previous missions in Rwanda, Kosovo, and Somalia, and called for continuing the revolution until al-Assad's downfall.
Reporter, Male #1
For the first time since the revolution started, activists in the neighborhood of Kafr Susa in the center of the capital said that al-Assad's brigades are using mortar shells in the area of al-Basateen, on the outskirts of the city, to force the revolutionaries who are believed to be hiding there to come out.
Reporter, Male #1
At dawn on Thursday, violent clashes broke out in the neighborhoods of al-Qadam and al-Asali in Damascus, between the Free Syrian Army and al-Assad's brigades. And in the capital's countryside, al-Assad's brigades and shabeha raided many towns, especially Daraya, with the backing of dozens of tanks and military vehicles, and carried out an indiscriminate arrest campaign. In response, the Free Army-affiliated al-Mujahideen brigade was formed.
Guest, Male #2
I announce the formation of al-Mujahideen brigade, al-Qalamoun branch, that consists of civilians and military personnel. It includes eight brigades, and, God willing, they will be announced soon. We ask for your prayers and for victory from God. And God is the best of helpers.
Reporter, Male #1
In Homs, which is still receiving a share of al-Assad's artillery and mortar shells, activists describe the humanitarian condition there as tragic, due to the suffocating siege imposed by al-Assad's brigades. Children expressed their opinion on the violence and destruction in Homs.
Guest, Male #3
We are besieged by Bashar al-Assad; if it wasn't for the Free Army, they would have slaughtered us. I want to ask Damascus to send us food. We have no milk, no water, no bread. We are eating dry bread; I am hungry. Send us food, Damascus, and other countries. What is this? Our house was bombed; we have no more clothes.
Reporter, Male #1
And as part of the roving massacres, activists said dozens of people were killed by the gunfire of al-Assad's brigades in Idlib and Hama, with a town there subjected to violent and indiscriminate shelling. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said gunmen loyal to the regime opened fire at cars traveling between Jisr al-Shughur and Latakia, near the town of Khan al-Jouz in Latakia Province, adding that the deaths of 23 citizens were reported.
Reporter, Male #1
And in a notable development, Human Rights Watch announced that it believes that al-Assad's brigades are using Soviet-produced cluster bombs in a mountainous region of Hama that is rebelling against the regime.
Reporter, Male #1
The organization noted that two videos posted online confirm the presence of cluster munition remnants and Soviet-produced submunitions, apparently found in Jabal Shahshabu, a mountainous area in northwestern Hama.
Gunmen kill nine police recruits in Lahore
Al-Alam, Iran
Presenter, Female #1
Nine members of the Pakistani police were killed and three others were injured in an armed attack that targeted security forces in the city of Lahore in eastern Pakistan. The head of the city's police said masked gunmen stormed a home and opened fire at the people inside.
Reporter, Female #2
Here, in this building, resided the victims of this attack. They came from northeastern Pakistan, near the Afghan border, to the city of Lahore for a police training course. But as dawn broke, their careers ended here after gunmen stormed the building and opened fire at the people inside. They left a number of trainees dead, and injured others.
Guest Male #1
Masked gunmen on three motorcycles stormed the building and opened fire. The victims were trainees at the Punjab Prison Academy. Most of them are from Khyber Province near the Afghan border.
Reporter, Female #2
When the attackers fled, they left this scene behind: dead bodies lying on the ground, and tears shed by those who lost a loved one, or a friend.
Guest, Male #2
When I opened the door, I saw two motorcycles. One was stopped here, and the other one was stopped over there. I saw five or six people opening fire as soon as they entered the building; this lasted for more than 12 minutes.
Reporter, Female #2
This attack, which the Pakistani Taliban movement claimed responsibility for, is the second to target security forces in less than a week. Seven people were killed in a similar attack on a military camp near the capital Islamabad.
Reporter, Female #2
These attacks come in the wake of demonstrations against the Pakistani government's decision to reopen NATO supply routes to Afghanistan through Pakistan. The routes had been closed for seven months after an American air raid killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November 2011.
Palestinians from historic Khirbet Beit Mirsim at risk of forced displacement
Palestine TV, Ramallah
Presenter, Male #1
In Hebron, the ancient Khirbet Beit Mirsim is being marginalized as the occupation seeks to displace its residents.
Reporter, Male #2
Since 1967, Hajj Waleed Amr from Khirbet Beit Mirsim, part of the city of Dura in southern Hebron, has been feeling wrenching pain every day he walks near the rubble of his ancestral home that was destroyed by the occupation that is still preventing the reconstruction of the house.
Guest Male #3
The Israelis demolished 76 homes, and they only allowed us to build 72 rooms, not homes. So some buildings only have three or four rooms. We have 11 rooms; they only built this house after 1967.
Reporter, Male #2
Amr is one of the 35 families whose homes were demolished by the occupation with the aim of expelling them and seizing their historical and archaeological land. Some were forced to leave, and others insisted staying on the land of their fathers and grandfathers, risking the fate of their families for the sake of their land.
Guest, Female #1
We were forced out of our homes. The Israelis made us leave. The Israelis forced us to leave. I will not forget our home, or our water wells.
Reporter, Male #1
Part of the apartheid wall was erected on the land of Khirbet Beit Mirsim, engulfing large areas of the village, with disregard to the forgotten ruins full of Arab monuments and history. In addition, the occupation continues to attempt to erase the history of the ruins, and force the citizens to leave.
Guest, Male #3
The village of Beit Mirsim is a Palestinian, Arab, Canaanite village that was destroyed, and its residents displaced. It holds many Palestinian monuments, but sadly a lot of our children don't know about this village, and not even the Ministry of Antiquities is expressing any interest in the village.
Reporter, Male #2
This scene confirms the historical narrative that recounts that Khirbet Beit Mirsim is an archeological site with dilapidated walls and ground cavern foundations paved with mosaics, the remains of a church that was turned into the site of prophet Handal, and remnants from the Byzantine era, which were initially built by the Canaanite Arabs, naming the village Dubair, meaning holy.
Reporter, Male #2
Khirbet, or ruins, of Beit Mirsim is full of monuments, but is forgotten by Palestinian citizens, as the occupation seeks to Judiaze and steal the village, erasing its Arab and historical features. Sari el-Lawut, Palestine TV, Beit Mirsim, south Hebron.
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"I live to do the impossible...."
"Having power and knowing how to use it aren't the same thing."
"This is my birthright. This is my responsibility. And I'm going to embrace it."
"The first thing Sinestro ever told me was, 'you must never challenge those more powerful than you.' Funny stuff"
"I don't think the human race understands just how precious this planet is. "
"From this moment on -- none of you are safe."
"Only the weak succumb to brutality."
"I was never a saint. I was just a guy chasing justice."
"I am King of the Seven Seas...."
"In Brighest Day, In Blackest Night...."
"I am Mars' Sole Survivor. There is a reason for that...."
"Of all people you know who I am. I am who the world needs me to be..."
"I am Vengeance....I am the Night....."
"Look! Up in the Sky!"
Three years ago, the citizens of Metropolis looked on in horror as an airliner spiraled out of control, heading for a crowded residential block in the heart of the City of Tomorrow. The resulting crash would have been an unthinkable tragedy which would have broken the city's spirit, and ended hundreds, if not thousands of innocent lives.....
.....instead, the course of human history was changed forever.
Seemingly from nowhere, a man in a bright blue costume and red cape did the blatantly impossible for all of the world to see, defying gravity itself to fly up and catch the crashing plane with seemingly unlimited strength. Dubbed the 'Superman' by an awed media, the caped hero would become known as an incredible force for good not only in Metropolis, but around the world.
Mankind was no longer alone, now faced with the prospect of living alongside a genuine super-human from beyond the stars. And what's more, Superman's arrival was like the first leak in a dam, just before the flood bursts through. Not three months after the debut of the Man of Steel, another caped figure was spotted in nearby Gotham City, an elusive and brilliant vigilante known as the Batman. Unlike Superman's spectacular rescues and phenomenal feats out in the open for all the world to see, Batman kept his actions in the shadows, silently dismantling Gotham's criminal underworld and bringing down the city's corrupt political machinery before vanishing without a trace. Cloaked in mystery, the Batman quickly became the stuff of urban legend, reducing even the most hardened of criminals to a cowardly and superstitious lot when faced with the Dark Knight.
Over the course of the next few months, reports and sightings of more 'super-heroes' began to sweep the nation.
A massive attack on Washington, DC, reportedly comprised of unknown creatures of supernatural origin, was single-handedly stopped by a woman armed apparently with little more than a golden lasso.
The Twin Cities of Central and Keystone were host to countless rescues, large and small, by a man who could break every speed record known to man....on foot.
Coast City saw an alleged extraterrestrial monster wrestled into submission by a man wearing a ring that created objects out of shimmering green light.
Hundreds of unconnected stories from coastal cities all around the world mentioned lives being saved by a man who could seemingly command the ocean itself.
Nine months after the debut of Superman, a danger emerged from the depth of space that threatened the entire world: a swarm of alien parasites called the Sta'rro. The world's military forces were quickly overrun by the parasitic creatures, and even Superman himself was of little use on his own. However, a combined effort of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, the Green Lantern, Aquaman, and another extraterrestrial simply dubbed 'The Martian,' were able to find a way to counteract the Sta'rro parasites and drive their colonies back into space. In the aftermath, the seven heroes agreed that as powerful as they were individually, they would still need to join forces when confronted with threats they could not handle alone. Thus the Justice League was formed, a network of superhuman crime-fighters and rescuers that could respond to any crisis on Earth and beyond.
With the foundation of the Justice League, the age of the super-hero began in earnest. Dozens more came following in their lead, some immensely powerful, some mere mortals with nothing but a costume and motivation. Impossible feats became facts of life, science and reason were pushed beyond their limits on a daily basis. The superhero was now the ideal to which humanity aspired, and just like the costumed wonders that now populated the skies and rooftops of cities aorund the globe, the world began to move faster than anyone would believe.....
What happened next, some would say, was inevitable. Criminal organizations, terrorist factions, and corrupt governments all crumbled before the awesome might of the Justice League throughout what many refer to simply as 'Year One.' The response came at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day, when a series of deadly poision-gas attacks left hundreds dead all across Gotham City. The culprit, an anarchic madman known as the Joker, claimed his actions were a direct result of the arrival of the Batman a year earlier. If Year One was the year of the super-hero, then Year Two produced its opposite, the super-villain.
Month after month, the heroes of the Justice League found themselves in mortal danger at the hands of threats that rivaled their own tremendous power. Superman was nearly killed in a battle with Intergang boss Bruno Mannheim, who attacked the Man of Steel with a mysterious chunk of meteorite, eventually dubbed 'Kryptonite' by the scientists at STAR Labs. Wonder Woman was ambushed by a duo of super-powered villainesses named Cheetah and Giganta. The Flash found his Twin Cities turned into an elaborate death-trap by a group of criminal Rogues. The Green Lantern was waylaid by the psychic Hector Hammond. Again and again, heroes around the world found themselves embroiled in increasingly destructive battles against fellow superhumans, with no signs of the attacks letting up.
As the violence grew out of hand, new forces emerged to swing the tide in one way or another. A second group of super-heroes, known as the Justice Society, banded together to aid the League, who were already stretched beyond their limit. To curb the spread of superhuman violence, the United States government formed the Super-Human Advanced Defense Executive. Agents of S.H.A.D.E. began a nation-wide crackdown on any and all superhuman activities, branding the Justice League and Justice Society as outlaw vigilantes, and their villainous counterparts as terrorists. While the conventional military forces could do little against the likes of Superman or Wonder Woman, S.H.A.D.E. eventually did find their equal in the nigh-omnipotent Captain Atom as their enforcer, and rumors began to circulate of S.H.A.D.E. agents employing incarcerated super-villains as a "Suicide Squad" to do the government's less than heroic tasks.
Following the Americans' lead, the United Nations formed their own anti-superhuman task force, known as Checkmate. With ostensibly the same goals as S.H.A.D.E., Checkmate agents were elite intelligence or military operatives from all over the world, enhanced with genetic modifications or cybernetic implants provided by the mysterious think-tank known as Cadmus. While Checkmate was clearly subservient to the UN Security Council, Cadmus seemed to have an agenda all of its own....
The standoff between the superheroes, villains, and authorities came to a head in the Middle Eastern nation of Khandaq. During a skirmish between the Justice Society and the Khandaqi king Black Adam, agents of Checkmate carried out a raid against all superhumans involved. While most escaped the raid unharmed, the Society hero Hourman was killed in the fighting. The government-sanctioned assassination of a superhero sent shockwaves throughout the super-powered community, creating a sharp divide between those that wanted retribution, and those that wanted a peaceful solution. This culminated in a cataclysmic battle between Superman and Captain Marvel, who matched each other blow-for-blow in a brawl that spanned the entire planet, to the farthest depths of the ocean and out into space, before Batman ended the battle by discovering that Hourman was not killed by Checkmate at all, but that the UN agents were framed by a third-party assassin of unknown origin.
It is now Year Three in the age of the superhuman. The Justice League and Justice Society have patched up their relationship, and maintain an uneasy alliance. Rumors have begun to spread of a "Secret Society" of super-villains behind the series of attacks against the heroes, possibly even the assassination of Hourman that led to what media pundits have dubbed "The Ten-Minute War" between Superman and Captain Marvel. S.H.A.D.E. have begun taking increasingly blunt measures in reining in superhuman violence, detaining people accused of having "secret identities" and silencing media opposition to their tactics. Checkmate's reach and influence has grown, publicly supported by anti-superhuman critics like Lex Luthor, and Cadmus's weapons and projects to stem the tide of villains and so-called heroes have become more advanced.
And all the while, new heroes are emerging. New villains lurk in the shadows. A New Frontier waits just beyond the horizon.....
This is a revised version of the Ultimate DC Universe RPG, an alternate take on the classic DC Universe where players may reinvent heroes and villains and tell entirely new stories. The previous incarnation of the game was brought over from the now-defunct role-playing forums on SuperHeroHype, but since so many of the old Hype players have left, we are starting fresh with a new continuity for the Guild.
1) You may choose characters to play from within the DC Universe, or from other companies under the DC Imprint (Vertigo, Wildstorm, etc). Original characters or characters from other comic universes like Marvel are not allowed; we've got separate games specifically for that purpose.
2) Whereas the 'Ultimate' games before were about changing things more or less for the sake of novelty, this incarnation is more focused on changing things with the intention of improving them, making them the 'Ultimate' interpretation of the character in the proper sense. Players are free to revise a character's origins, powers, age, sex, race, etc, provided that the core of the character's personality or beliefs are intact. While Ultimate DC is not beholden to the comics or movies or animated universe, we still want to maintain some faithful representation, rather than just creating an entirely new person and slapping an established name on it.
3) New and/or 'unproven' players will be allowed one character at the start. Veteran players or those who prove they can handle multiple characters will be allowed two characters, and eventually a third (though whether a third is allowed will be on a case-by-case basis to be determined by the GM and AGM). Players must post at least once every 30 days or they will lose their character and have to re-apply. If this happens three times, or if you drop a character after only a handful of posts multiple times, you will not be allowed to apply for the game again.
4) PC's are not to be killed without permission. Nameless NPC's are fine, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization. Don't do anything random, such as destroying the universe or nuking Gotham City, either.
5) Several storylines can be going on at once, in order to interact with other players. If a player's character does not want to be involved in another's storyline, they do not have to, nor do they necessarily have to let you in on a storyline that is only meant for specific characters. Consultation and communication are the keys to a good PC-to-PC interaction.
6) In the case of legacy characters like sidekicks or arch-enemies, the first say in whether a character is approved goes to the person playing the 'franchise' character, a role that must be filled before legacy characters can be permitted (i.e. no Robin running around without Batman). And since this is only Year Three of the new continuity, only first-tier legacy characters like Dick Grayson or Wally West will be allowed at the start. After all, it wouldn't make sense for Batman to have only been around two years and already gone through four Robins. Tier-2 or tier-3 legacy characters may only be approved if the applying player has express permission from the 'franchise' player and has a concept solid enough to impress the GM and AGM.
7) You can travel anywhere you like, provided it is within your character's capability of doing so. This includes space travel, parallel universes, supernatural realms, and the like. Time-travel, however, is forbidden, unless it is a critical part of your character's origin (IE Booster Gold or Rip Hunter). You may do storylines that happen in potential futures, but only with permission from the GM; going back and changing the past, though, is strictly off-limits, since that muddies continuity and makes things hard to follow.
8) You are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, powers, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character, not just yourself with the character's powers.
9) Respect the Gamemasters. If they make a request of you regarding the game, listen to them. Failure to adhere to GM, AGM, and Guild Moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game.
10) Respect the other players. Constructive criticism is fine, but flaming or trying to run players off just because you don't like they way they do things is not okay. Remember, it's the GM's job, not yours, to point out if there's a problem.
11) All regular Guild rules apply.
12) Above all else, enjoy yourself. If we're not having fun with this, then what's the point?
So, who's interested?

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- With Mayo Clinic diabetes educators
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
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Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., B.S.N, C.D.E
Nancy Klobassa Davidson is a registered nurse who has worked in diabetes education for 17 years. She is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) and is currently in graduate school working on a Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) and health care education.Nancy works with adults who have type 1, type 2 and other forms of diabetes. Nancy is coordinator of the Diabetes Unit's intensive insulin therapy program within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Nancy has worked extensively with insulin pump therapy and continuous interstitial glucose sensing.
Peggy Moreland, R.N., M.S.N.
Peggy Moreland is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Peggy graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and Health Care Education from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the American Diabetes Association. A certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.), Peggy enjoys working with patients to set and achieve diabetes self-management goals.
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Alcohol and diabetes: Drinking safely
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
21 comments posted
Patients often ask whether they can drink alcohol. Most people with diabetes are aware of how different foods affect their blood glucose, but aren't sure if alcohol and diabetes is safe. The American Diabetes Association recommends that you ask yourself three basic questions:
- Is your diabetes under control?
- Check with your healthcare provider. Do you have health problems that alcohol can make worse, such as diabetic nerve damage or high blood pressure?
- Do you know how alcohol can affect you and your diabetes?
Alcohol and your body
When you drink an alcoholic beverage, the alcohol moves quickly into the bloodstream without being metabolized in your stomach. Within five minutes of having a drink, there's enough alcohol in your bloodstream to measure. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver, and for the average person it takes approximately two hours to metabolize one drink. If you drink alcohol faster than your body metabolizes it, the excess alcohol moves through your bloodstream to other parts of your body, particularly your brain. If you've ever gotten a "buzz" when drinking alcohol, that's why.
If you're on insulin, or certain oral diabetes medications, such as a sulfonylurea (glipizide, glyburide) or meglitinide (Prandin) that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, drinking alcohol can cause a dangerous low blood sugar because your liver has to work to remove the alcohol from your blood instead of its main job to regulate your blood sugar.
Safe drinking guidelines
- Consult your physician and follow his/her advice — alcohol can worsen diabetes complications.
- Monitor your blood sugar before, during, and after drinking alcohol. Remember to check before going to bed.
- Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach — food slows down the absorption of alcohol into the blood stream.
- Avoid binge drinking — The American Diabetes Association suggests men have no more than two drinks a day, and women one, the same guidelines as for those without diabetes.
- Be prepared — Always carry along glucose tablets or another source of sugar. Glucagon shots will not work in this case.
- Don't mix alcohol and exercise — physical activity and alcohol will increase your chances of getting a low blood sugar.
The symptoms of too much alcohol and low blood sugar can be very similar, i.e. sleepiness, dizziness, and disorientation. You don't want others to mistakenly confuse hypoglycemia for drunkenness. Alcohol and diabetes is another reminder that it's always a good idea to wear a diabetes medical I.D.
- Peggy
21 comments posted
November 7, 2013 9:43 p.m.
To the first comment about how Type 1 diabetics can develop type 2 "insulin resistance"... we're already more insulin resistant than Type 2. I'm completely insulin resistant. That post was completely incorrect.
- Katie
August 7, 2013 6:01 a.m.
Nancy/Peggy... I have started a CGMS and to my surprize, what you indicate here regarding insulin and alcohol couldn't be further from the truth, for me anyway. When I drink alcohol, it's like my body stops using the insulin present in my body until the alcohol is gone. even a rediculously large bolus while drinking will not lower my Bg *at all.* A couple of drinks in the evening before bed means a long night of high blood sugar for me.... Any thoughts? I would also appreciate any thoughts from others; perhaps someone else on a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.... Thanks.
- Mark
March 17, 2013 11:39 p.m.
For those who have wifes who drink too much or are abusive please look into help centres and get some outside help, it will help you.
- John
February 24, 2013 8:12 a.m.
For those who have husbands who drink too much or are abusive please look into Al-Anon it will help you.
- Sheryl
February 14, 2013 7:26 a.m.
How do I find out how many carbohydrates are in alcoholic drinks? its diffcult controlling sugars on a pump when you dont know the carbs.
- Jo
January 30, 2013 5:57 a.m.
Nutritionist Great examples here, I'm looking at having my comments section re designed, although its clean and simple now I think it could be a little more personal.
- Nutritionist
May 15, 2012 1:26 a.m.
Life is short so get the hell out of the abusive relationships. Take a different life adventure, learn to depend on yourself and your better judgement. I have an alcohol problem too, looking up it causing diabetes. Saw your posts and had to agree with the others. Start getting ready for a life change and move on. Take care of yourself and dont let others drag you down. Im working on the similiar issues going on my own cause no support elsewhere. Best of Luck and make a good life for your self or at least try.
- Shreddi
May 2, 2012 10:05 p.m.
Sherri,I can only speak from my own personal exirepence at Mayo-Rochester. I am assuming you have had your care elsewhere, or from other providers.My exirepence with Mayo has been that they also send a patient to a number of specialists as appropriate. The difference is that they have all those specialists In-House'; and after they all have spent time with the patient and reviewed all the test results, those specialists, and your primary doctor, meet and talk through your case. Each specialist also has all the exirepence of their departments at their disposal, so that if a unique situation is in question, odds are they have more on-premises exirepence and resources available. At least that has been my exirepence. (The last figures I saw, Mayo has 3,700 staff physicians, 3,200 residents, fellows and students, and 49,000 administrative and allied health staff.) So, it's not one specialist here with their opinion, another one in another city with another opinion, etc.As an example, in this economy, there was a period when we lost our insurance at the discretion of the insurance company. I had to fallback to the VA healthcare system. I had a problem in one leg that progressively became worse and finally I collapsed one day. Over 14 months the VA sent me to doctor after doctor and the leg just became worse. Finally, I was able to gain new insurance and return to Mayo. In six hours, I saw three doctors, had the needed tests done, and they had a diagnosis. Today, four mo
- May
February 2, 2012 12:57 p.m.
what are you waiting for....get out of the marriage now simple to say...yes simple to do....no worth it...only if you have one life to live
- marty
November 9, 2011 10:46 a.m.
can we drink alcohol if your blood sugar is alwys more than 180 or 200 if yes what can we drink and in what waht quantity.
- Tejas
November 7, 2011 11:12 a.m.
You aren't alone in this. Ditto for my husband who is 62. I believe that there is nothing we can do except wait to call the police or ambulence. Do what you must to protect yourself, avoid saying no or disagreeing. Remove yourself until he flops. You must love him or you'd have left by now. Same for me. Say your prayers for him, you, and your marriage.
- Sally
November 6, 2011 1:35 a.m.
My husband won't stop drinking. He becomes even meaner and more verbally abusive when he does drink. He calls me the "enemy." He always drinks before he goes to bed. He says it helps him sleep better. He can down a whole fifth in less than a day. He has type two diabetes. He drinks both beer, at least three to six a day and hard liquor. He tries to tell me that his doctor says it is ok. He says that alcohol does not have carbs! He is overweight and doesn't exercise and is 60 years old. I am at my wits end and don't know what to do.
- Diane
October 28, 2011 9:28 p.m.
My concern is that I drink daily and have for about ten years. Recently I have felt some leg pains and wondered if these pains are symptoms of diabetic neuropathy...have had Type 1 diabetes for twenty years.
- Garth
September 28, 2011 5:08 p.m.
to Robert who posted 9/9/11: Thanks!! I looked @ my blood test results and could see I'm boarderline diabetic!! and just happen to read your post. this answers a whole lot of questions for me,( like the mystery bruses) I too an a Christian and I should not have this as a problem! I too think I have effected my family, and I hate it, my boys are grown, but I still influence my loving husband, who tries to do all he can to help( resistant as I am) But oddly enough, Robert, You helped, I felt like I was reading my own post. My change comes now while it can still be changed, you too can still turn it around. it may be a slow turn, but my faith in the ability of healing that God has given our human bodies, tells me you too can do it! Thank you for your Honesty, and being Brave enough to tell the Truth!( p.s. My late father's name is Robert ( cancer/1994) thank you Robert, apply your faith.
- Cherry
September 9, 2011 11:12 p.m.
I am an alcoholic and I have type 2 diabetes. It is a struggle to live. I have to balance my sugar and my 'booze" level. I see the detrimental effects. The bruising, the sickness, ect. I do go sober for weeks at a time but I always return to the alcohol. I know I will die because of this but it is impossible for me to live without it. I have also passed it on to my children. My wife drinks every day, my oldest boy loves oxycontin 30's nasally and my youngest loves rum. He has been arrested twice for DWI and the courts sentences odn't faze him. He continues on. I am at fault. I started this sh*t and passed it on to my family. i pray daily for a solution but have rec'd no answer or guidance. The only way out is death, my death. As a christian I cannot commit suicide but I am awaiting the major body shutdown that is coming and will finish me. Pray people. Maybe it is too late for me...but not for you. Pray to your higher power. It is the only way out. PS, I had a major heart attack in March, this year and I now have a permanent arrythmia. The cost? a pacemaker, 10 different meds for my heart, my family. You get the idea. Good luck.
- Robert
September 15, 2010 8:44 a.m.
I am 23 years of age. I am not a diabetic, just doing some research on what the effects of too much drinking can do. I can say that I drink a lot for a girl, I can understand why people drink. Anne, maybe your sister has no where to go and just relax. Drinking helps take your mind off of everything. Maybe something you can do is offer to help her out with her kids so she can have alone time. Then start asking her to exercise together. She needs to do something to lower her stress level. The more I drink, I find myself at any time I get stressed I want more and more. No one wants to be an alcoholic, but sometimes its better then being in the "real world". Maybe if you step up and be her "rock"...then you can be the cause of her not drinking anymore. :)
- Bell
March 11, 2010 9:32 p.m.
My older sister is my rock! She is a teacher and is brilliant. She has been on a pump for about 8 years and is an alcoholic. A highly functioning alcoholic. She ia amazing, taking care of everyone, has two beautiful successful daughters, one is a teacher too another is going to graduate nursing school. There is a giant pink elephant in the room everywhere my sister is and it's her alcoholism. She has two types of beer in the fridge, one is low carb and one is regular. Who does that? An alcoholic. My mom was an alcoholic and fell and broke her ankle. She went into a hospital in Annapolis and they gave her an overdose of medicine and she was in a coma for months and now has a brain injury. Good news is that she is 81 years old and able to go out to lunch etc and be with my Dad and we are blessed for that, but my sister had to bring beer to my moms house to help her, (my sister) deal with the stress of being there. And believe me the stress was unbelievable thinking that my mom would not recover, but who brings beer to a recovering alcoholics house? An alcoholic. I fell down the stairs in my country farm house and was taklen to shock trauma and when I was able to come home my sister drove beer to my house and then went back to shock traum to pick me up and take me to my house, concussion and all. Who does that? An alcoholic. Any one reading this is probably thinking what the heck am I going on about, but my sister is ill and I have no idea how to help her. Can someone write me?
- Anne
January 19, 2010 7:29 a.m.
I got a brother , he is diabetic, but he drinks alot of alcohol... my mom dont know what to do.. the last time that he drink was when we took him to the hospital.... he almost died, but the worsth thing is that he still drinkin , the doctor said that he could died cause he dosenty follow the treatment and he drinks alot od alcohol... and his sister and i dont know what to.... please help me out
- Senaida
January 16, 2010 11:10 a.m.
How do you cure an alcoholic with diabetes type 2. He does take his blood brick but it comes back just slightly higher so he doesn't beleive he's harming himself. The weight gain is definite but he saids he's getting older. More media coverage about drinking and diabetes needs to be out there.
- joan
January 10, 2010 11:58 p.m.
I couldn't agree more with the poster above. I cannot believe this article didn't mention the caloric intake of your average alcoholic beverage.
- Dr Brett Hill
January 7, 2010 7:06 a.m.
Alcohol is also high in calories which may cause weight gain, increasing the risk of further insulin resistance. People with Type 1 diabetes who put on a lot of weight may develop Type 2 diabetes symptoms/insulin resistance. People with Type 2 diabetes who put on more weight increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- DiabetesCollege.co.uk
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
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Romantic hotel in Madrid (Latina) near Plaza Mayor
This romantic hotel is located in the heart of Madrid, walking distance from San Isidro Church and Plaza Mayor. Also nearby are Puerta del Sol and Almudena Cathedral.
Hotel Features
Posada del León de Oro provides a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, complimentary wireless Internet access, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions include satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with memory foam mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.
Hotel Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle. This romantic hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Concierge services and tour assistance can be provided. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2010.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 17
- Number of floors - 3
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- Coffee shop or café
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- Elevator/lift
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- Room service (limited hours)
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- Year Built 1894
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)
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Hot/cold buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
Enotaberna - This restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves light fare and drinks.
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Founded in 1521 by Ponce de León, the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan, is the oldest city on US territory. The metropolitan area of San Juan is home to half of the island's almost four million citizens; it is also the heart of Puerto Rican tourism. The city is best known for its beautifully restored historic district, Old San Juan, situated on a rocky peninsula girded by twenty-feet thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Unlike other such gems of Spanish colonial architecture, San Juan also offers miles of smooth, clean beaches, a wide range of accommodation, fabulous restaurants and a lively nightlife.
Along with Old San Juan, resort-filled Condado is the most popular neighbourhood for visitors thanks to its excellent beachfront and fine boutiques, and these two sections of the capital share the highest concentration of restaurants and lodging options. There's plenty more to explore: further east is up-and-coming Santurce with its numerous art galleries and trendy nightclubs; and the beachfront neighbourhoods of Ocean Park and Isla Verde, beyond which are the deserted palm-fringed beaches of Piñones. To the south lies the financial district of Hato Rey, and then Río Piedras with its easygoing college-town vibe.
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Many believe San Juan is a small Spanish colonial town with but a few bustling avenues. However this impression does not aptly describe the breath and depth of this fine old-world city. Modern-day San Juan encompasses a vast metropolis that covers seven unique and distinct districts. This makes for an eclectic combination of sights and sounds that is essential to the wonder and joy of visiting San Juan.
Old San Juan/Puerta de Tierra
San Juan is a traditional, colonial city that is bordered by walls. As the seat of the island's bicameral government, it houses La Fortaleza , home of the Governor and El Capitolio , the seat of the House of Representatives. The Senate, on the other hand, is located in nearby Puerta de Tierra. However, both districts can be found on the islet of San Juan and are connected to the mainland via several bridges. Old San Juan itself consists of narrow streets encompassing over four hundred years of history and tradition. Dine in one of the great establishments on Fortaleza Street, party in San Sebastián until dawn, or simply stroll along the charming avenues and thoroughfares. Similar to Europe, a famous tradition in Old San Juan is to people-watch, and there is no better place to indulge in this activity than from one of the several plazas that are located throughout the city. This town has something for all ages, young and old. A must-see is the impressive Spanish fort El Morro located on the north side of the islet. While a lot of Old San Juan has been in a state of disrepair, the current renovations are making this once decrepit community an acceptable tourist destination.
El Condado, as the locals say, is the island's most glamorous district, featuring boutiques, a variety of restaurants, and some of the finest hotels on the island. Contrary to popular belief, many nationals do reside here in the exquisite turn-of-the-century mansions. You'll notice the populace on any given day to be a good balance between tourists and locals. If you are an avid jogger, you'll love the expanse of open area.
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Isla Verde is home to high-rise apartment buildings, huge clubs and luxurious hotels. This area is actually part of the municipality of Carolina, connected to San Juan via several highways and streets. It spans from the Punta Las Marías area (adjacent to Ocean Park) to the land just beyond the International Airport. Its nightlife is exciting, and the enormous balneario, or public beach, is where locals and guests come to sunbathe and get their fill of people-watching.
Hato Rey
Hato Rey is several miles from Old San Juan but is easily accessible. It is the island's central commercial district, where the local wheelers and dealers conduct their business. Thus, its restaurant scene caters to more business people than anywhere else on the island. Roosevelt, the district's residential area, can be found just off Highway 52. It is one of the most famous venues for nightlife in San Juan, and the Plaza Las Americas , the Caribbean's largest mall, is also located here.
Both the Santurce and Miramar districts are located just off Condado and Old San Juan, but north of Hato Rey. Santurce was originally an upper-class neighborhood and entertainment. Today, there are office buildings and abandoned structures with a small but very good marketplace (Plaza del Mercado). A major campaign is under way by City Hall to restore the sector's vitality.
Río Piedras
This district is known as University City because it houses the University of Puerto Rico. Visiting Río Piedras is enlightening for those who want to explore the real Puerto Rico first-hand. The district has a traditional Plaza del Mercado and a very hometown atmosphere.
Puerto Rico is a melting pot of cuisines from around the world. The eclectic choices are truly global and are dependent upon your individual preferences. Here you can find French, German, Greek, Asian, Italian, Spanish and of course Caribbean, just to name a few. You'll delight in Nouveau Latino cooking (traditional Puerto Rican creations updated with modern cooking techniques). From casual to haute cuisine, dining in Puerto Rico offers travelers an international taste sensation.
Old San Juan
In Old San Juan, Puerto Rico's most historic wining and dining neighborhood, one can choose from Il Perugino (one of the best Italian eateries on the island), Bombonera (Caribbean traditional) or Siglo XX (Spanish tapas delights). Another fine Italian dining experience can be found at the quaint Ambrosía on Calle del Cristo . Discover fine-dining excellence at El Picoteo and Cafe del Níspero, both located in the Hotel El Convento . If you favor American, Old San Juan has a Hard Rock Cafe . Gourmets will enjoy the gourmet creations at Trois Cent Onze . Nouveau Latino cuisine can be experienced at its best at The Parrot Club or Amadeus . The Cafe Berlin is known for its vegetarian specialties. Also, La Mallorquina and El Patio de Sam offer the some of the best Puerto Rican cuisine in the old city. Grab a drink at the very popular Nono's . Perfect for a pre or post-theater meal, Toro Salao is located adjacent to the Tapia Theatre .
Isla Verde
The Isla Verde district is not to be overlooked when seeking restaurant alternatives. Some of Puerto Rico's top choices are tucked away inside Isla Verde's hotels. Some very excellent choices include the Ritz-Carlton , InterContinental San Juan and El San Juan Hotel & Casino . Oriental cuisine is served at Momoyama , and Yamato . Love Italian? Try Ciao Mediterranean Restaurant and La Piccola Fontana . Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine can be sampled at the excellent Metropol or Casa Dante . The Ranch offers American specialties. Steakhouses include the superb Ruth's Chris and the elegant The Palm . The Tequila Bar and Grill offers excellent Mexican cuisine. For cocktails with lots of atmosphere, try the lobby lounges within some of these hotels or stop in at Lupi's (Mexican cantina) for one of their special margaritas.
Condado is a real find for those who crave gourmet seafood. Some of the island's best restaurants are to be found in Condado. Prime examples include the award-winning Spanish eatery, Compostela. Magdalena Street showcases several great restaurants including Antonio's , Cielito Lindo , the very cosmopolitan Urdín and JoseJose . Also included on Condado's recommended dining spots are Pikayo (featured in Conde Nást magazine). The Tuscany inside the San Juan Marriott are also highly rated. Condado's dining options seem endless! Try to plan at least one meal at Miró (Catalan seafood) or the famous Ajili-Mójili. Martino's serves up great Italian cuisine and the Greenhouse is often a stop-off point for an after-concert taste treat. If you hunger for a down-to-earth, hearty, grab a bagel from the Big Apple .
Hato Rey
The island's main business district offers ample lunch and dining options. Restaurants include the elegant Zipperle , the popular Yuan , and the Coachman Steakhouse . For a fun atmosphere and something different at reasonable prices, go Middle Eastern at Al Salam , and Tierra Santa . Or, for an Oriental meal you may want to check out the Yum Yum Tree or Kimpo Garden . Sample Puerto Rican home-style dining at Cueva del Chicken Inn . Upscale cuisine is available at the intimate Los Chavales . You'll find that Il Cuoco and Metropol offer two distinctly different styles of cuisine (Italian and Cuban) at affordable prices. Grab a casual drink and a bite from El Mesón y Algo Más on Roosevelt.
In recent years this San Juan suburb has increased its share of fine restaurants. Guaynabo is home to Burbuja's Cafe (Spanish) and El Caribe . This district is gaining in popularity and will surely be offering more choices in the upcoming years.
Río Piedras
The University City offers its share of fine restaurants, but excels in pubs and hangouts catering to the university crowd. Among the notable restaurants are Cafe Valencia , El Isleño and the El Tropical (delicious!).
Miramar hosts three of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico, namely the ultra classic Augusto's, the chic and eclectic Chayote (Nouveau Latino) and the exquisite La Casona. Stop into, Havana's Cafe or the excellent Pizzeria Uno at Centro Europa for more casual fare.
Old San Juan
This walking tour highlights the most important sights in San Juan's Old City, including Fuerte San Felipe del Morro (El Morro Fortress), Cristo Street , San Juan Cathedral and La Muralla (city wall). Old San Juan runs from the south to north end of the islet where Puerto Rico's Spanish roots are preserved. It's connected to the mainland by bridges and a causeway. Contemporary high-rise resorts hug the waterfront to the east and across the bay to the west. Strap on your walking shoes and commence your tour at the Doña Fela parking lot on Recinto Sur Street. Or as an alternative, begin at the Plazoleta Rafael Carrión (just in front of the Banco Popular Building). Heading west you will pass the San Justo, Cruz, and San Jose intersections. This stretch is a bit steep but worth the effort, as it offers great views of the bay. Once you reach the Capilla del Cristo (Christ Chapel) you will be on Cristo Street. To your left (heading north), discover the lush landscaping at the Parque de las Palomas . Along the way, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy a respite at one of the lovely traditional Puerto Rican street cafes.
When you reach the Fortaleza Street intersection, the Governor's mansion is located on the left. Its official name is the Palacio de Santa Catalina, but it is known popularly as La Fortaleza . As you continue north, the San Juan Cathedral is visible on your right, across from the Grand Hotel El Convento. As your stroll continues, you'll pass Plaza San Jose , which leads to the historic church of the same name. From this strategic vantage point, you will be able to spy Plaza del Quinto Centenario on your left. Here the imposing six-level fort, El Morro will loom onto to the horizon. Now part of the San Juan National Historical site, it operates under the auspices of the National Park Service. Tours are conducted via guides (free from 10a-4p), or you may choose to conduct a self-guided exploration. Wander through its dungeons, lookouts, barracks and vaults. Don't miss a visit to the small museum for a history lesson dating back to the 1500s.
El Morro
Here the imposing six-level fort, will loom onto to the horizon. Now part of the San Juan National Historical site, it operates under the auspices of the National Park Service. Tours are conducted via guides (free from 10a-4p), or you may choose to conduct a self-guided exploration. Wander through its dungeons, lookouts, barracks and vaults. Don't miss a visit to the small museum for a history lesson dating back to the 1500s. Old San Juan is small—a seven-square-block area of pastel-colored colonial buildings surrounded by a 140-foot wall built to fend off invaders. From El Morro, go south via the trail off the Escuela de Artes Plásticas (plastics art school) and the Asilo de Beneficiencia (home for the indigent). After you pass the pink Casa Rosada you'll reach La Rogativa, which is a small plaza with a huge bronze sculpture depicting a religious procession. Note La Fortaleza's guarded patio. Then continue your walk through the Puerta de San Juan (San Juan city gate) into the promenade and you'll reach the beautiful avenue, Paseo de la Princesa. From here the view of the bay is simply breathtaking. Proceed east and you'll be back at the Banco Popular Building, ready to begin your next adventure.
San Juan's Plazas
One thing for sure is that there is no shortage of plazas in San Juan. Begin this tour at the Doña Fela parking lot on Recinto Sur Street in Old San Juan. Walk east along Recinto Sur Street, where you will approach the beautiful Tapia Theatre and the If you need a distraction, take a short detour over to the Casino of Puerto Rico, where you can try your hand at a game of chance. Afterward cruise down San Francisco Street until you reach the intersection of Tanca and San Justo Streets. Your first destination is the Plaza de Armas, which is the central plaza in front of City Hall. Here you can rest or enjoy an afternoon concert at the Plaza, if your timing is right. If not, you'll want to take the opportunity to explore the many shopping opportunities in the area surrounding Plaza de Armas . This short tour is great for the daydreamer or the shopaholic!
Arecibo Observatory
The Arecibo Observatory , featured in movies like James Bond's "Goldeneye," is remarkable. It runs on a continuous 24 hour basis and all of the research is made available to the public. It is the world's largest single dish radio telescope and use of the telescope is available to scientists throughout the world. A true wonder of human invention. Operated by Cornell University, it consists of a large 20-acre radar dish laid on a sinkhole more than 550 feet deep. The Observatory is a center for the SETI program, which searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Rio Camuy Cave System
Puerto Rico's northernmost region features the extensive Río Camuy Underground Cave System , 268-acres of impressive caves. It is the largest system of its type in Puerto Rico and it is one of the largest cave systems in the world. Located in the town of Camuy on Route 129, the world's third longest subterranean river runs through the attraction. The largest cavern is called Cueva Clara de Enpalme and it is 688 feet in length and 213 feet in height. The Tres Pueblos sinkhole is another fascinating feature in this cave system, it is 426 feet deep and 705 feet wide. Don't fall in!
The island's east coast is perfect for those who love nature. Here you will find breezy beaches and a very unique rain forest. A must are the roadside "kioskos" (informal restaurants) in the town of Luquillo that serve delicious local specialties. Luquillo's beaches are some of the finest on the island. Soft sand and a tranquil atmosphere make them a great option to the crowded beaches in San Juan. The Balneario de Luquillo is a government-operated beach that opens daily and offers full facilities. The El Yunque Caribbean National Forest is the crown jewel of Puerto Rico's natural resource portfolio and makes an excellent family day trip. More than 25,000 acres of lush vegetation, including 240 different tree species, are found here. The very rare Puerto Rican parrot is one of the most notable species living in the reserve.
Mayaguez & Rincon
Puerto Rico's western coast is just coming into its own. Long overlooked as a tourist destination, only the Rincon area was even in mentioned in the guidebooks. Although there are many small beach villages here (such as Boqueron, Combate and Parguera), the standouts are Mayaguez and Rincon. Mayaguez offers visitors the only zoo in Puerto Rico, located right in the center of town. Art lovers should visit the city's Teatro Yaguez (a performing arts center), built in the Art Deco style. The downtown area's architecture recalls the Spanish colonial style. Rincon is known as the surf capital of the Caribbean and has several world-class surfing beaches . As a result, the town has evolved into a bustling tourist haven.
The colonial city of Ponce is one of Puerto Rico's most beautiful and classic attractions. A full day is appropriate to appreciate its cultural wealth. Among the most important sights to visit is the Serralles Castle, built on top of a hill that overlooks the city. It would be a shame to miss a visit to the Ponce Museum of Art , one of the Caribbean's best and host to several major international expositions. Love Native American cultures? The Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center is located off the town and depicts life five hundred years ago. The city center is a great district for leisurely walks, and at the Plaza de las Delicias, you'll find the Ponce Fire House (Parque de Bombas), one of the most photographed buildings in all of Puerto Rico.
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While the Packers have gone about their usual ways of signing undrafted rookies and their own free agents, the Philadelphia Eagles have taken a different approach. In the blur that has been the first week of free agency since the lockout ended, the Eagles swooped in (pun intended) and gathered up many of the big name free agents of the 2011 class. Nnmadi Asomugha, Cullen Jenkins (that stings a little), Antonio Rodgers-Cromartie, Vince Young and Jason Babin are all new members of the team. NFL.com this morning already declared this a "dream team."
My question to Reid, the Eagles and the NFL media is this: Have you learned nothing from the Miami Heat?
Yes, the Heat made it to the NBA Finals but they lost in six games which really is all that matters. The Heat, with their "big three" lost to a team that was truly a better team than they were.
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Putting up a brave face despite a move by 13 rebel MLAs to quit, BJP today discounted any threat to its government in Karnataka and accused Governor H R Bhardwaj of acting as a "Congress agent" after he said the Chief Minister could be asked to prove majority when the assembly meets on Feb 4.
"I have talked to Chief Minister (Jagadish Shettar) today.
The Government will not be in a minority in Karnataka," BJP President Rajnath Singh said.
Asked about any threat to the government there, Singh said, "I am confident, there is no threat to our government in Karnataka. There is no crisis there."
In the 225-member Assembly, BJP has a strength of 117 excluding the Speaker and it requires 113 for a simple majority. Congress has 71 members and JDS 26. There are seven Independents and two vacancies. One member is nominated.
BJP Spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy attacked the Governor for convening the assembly on February 4 and hinting at asking Chief minister Shettar to prove his majority and said this right lies with the Speaker of the State Assembly and not the Governor.
"This right is with the Speaker. Karnataka Governor's intervention proves that the Congress is trying interfere in the affairs of the BJP-led Karnataka government," Rudy said.
Attacking Bhardwaj, he said, "In the present circumstances, it seems like unconstitutional. I feel Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj is acting not as a Governor but as a Congress agent."
On whether he has been in touch with former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who recently formed his separate party, the BJP President replied in the negative.
Governor Bhardwaj said in Bangalore, "I have already summoned the assembly on February 4 (for Budget session) and if I feel that this government has come into minority, then I will order him (Shettar) to prove his majority at the first instance before transacting any business."
Buffeted by threats of instability to his government by 13 rebel MLAs, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today told the Governor that he still commanded majority and hinted he has not been asked by him to prove his majority.
"I told the governor that there is no threat to my government as I enjoy majority," Shettar said after meeting Bhardwaj.
Seeking to push the government into a crisis, 13 MLAs loyal to Karnataka Janata Party chief B S Yeddyurappa had gone in a delegation on Wednesday to meet Speaker K G Bopaiah to submit their resignation from assembly membership but he was not in station. They later submitted copies of their resignation letters to Bhardwaj.
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Everybody in India knows that wherever the congress sees the chance to pull down a government they use governers to unstabilise it. Bihar Government president's rule was classic case which truly exposed them. Congress is all about killing all democratic institutions in this country. They have abused Parliament by Offering Cash for Vote, Rajya Sabha discussion of Lokpal Bill, abused CAG, abused CVC, abused CBI, abused RBI, even Election Commission where they have already send their mole.
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Congress rarely goes against the word of law, but often against the spirit of law - of course HR Bharadwaj is a wretch who openly admitted that he was in Karnataka as a congress agent to trouble BJP.
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Born Robert Peter Williams on Feb. 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, the largest city in Staffordshire, England, he was the son of pub owners Peter and Janet Williams. His childhood was marked by considerable turmoil; his parents divorced when he was three years old, and Williams gained a reputation as an unruly student. Solace came from performing in various school plays, but by his teenaged years, Williams had put his education behind him to work as a salesman. A means of escape came via his mother, who had seen a newspaper advertisement seeking singers for a male pop vocal group. He passed the audition and became the youngest member of Take That, the British answer to such American "boy band" acts as New Kids on the Block. A slew of Top 10 hits in 1991 and 1992 preceded their chart domination with 1993's Everything Changes, which generated four No. 1 hits. Take That quickly became the biggest pop act in England, but Williams chafed against their clean-cut image, which was maintained with an iron hand by their manager, Nigel Martin-Smith. He quarreled openly with fellow bandmates and delved heavily into drugs and alcohol. The situation soon came to a head with a near-fatal drug overdose before the 1994 MTV Europe Music Awards.
When Williams was photographed partying with the notoriously hard-living rock group Oasis the following year, he was given an ultimatum to either abide by management rules or leave the band. He chose the latter, and after signing with Chrysalis Records, released his first solo single, a cover of George Michaels' "Freedom," which shot to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. Williams' debut album, Life Through a Lens (1997), generated a second Top 5 U.K. single with "Old Before I Die," but the record itself was viewed as a disappointment, reaching only No. 11 on the albums chart. His fortunes changed for the better with the release of his fourth single, "Angels," which reached double platinum sales status and sent Life Through a Lens skyrocketing up the albums chart. Its follow-up, I've Been Expecting You, debuted at No. 1 in 1998 on the strength of its lead singles, "Millennium" and "No Regrets," which marked Williams' collaboration with Pet Shop Boys leader Neil Tennant. It also reached the Top 20 throughout Europe and Latin America as part of his label's plan to expand his audience beyond the borders of the U.K. In 1999, Williams signed with Capitol Records in an attempt to establish a beachhead in the United States, but response to The Ego Has Landed (1999), a compilation album featuring songs from his first two records, rose no higher than No. 63 on the Billboard albums chart. It performed substantially better in other countries, reaching the Top 20 throughout Europe and Latin American while performing extraordinarily well in Australia. Williams subsequently reined in future efforts to conquer the American market in favor of concentrating on the regions where he found the greatest success.
While touring behind The Ego Has Landed in 1999, Williams also found time to record his third solo LP, Sing While You're Winning (2000). The record generated immediate attention for a racy music video for its first single, "Rock DJ," which featured Williams peeling off his clothes and then layers of skin and muscle while crooning the song. It was banned by numerous broadcasters, but shot to No. 1 in the U.K., which in turn helped the record sell over two million copies in its first week of release. Williams scored a second hit with "Kids," a 2000 duet with Australian singer Kylie Minogue that prompted a sold-out joint U.K. tour. He then indulged his lifelong passion for Frank Sinatra by contributing a jazz-styled rendition of the Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart song "Have You Met Miss Jones?" for the soundtrack to "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001), which enjoyed a positive critical response. Buoyed by the unexpected success, Williams recorded Swing While You're Winning (2001), an album of big-band standards featuring duets with Nicole Kidman, actors Rupert Everett and Jane Horrocks, and comedian Jon Lovitz. The pair-up with Kidman on "Somethin' Stupid" provided Williams with his fifth chart-topping single in the U.K., while his take on "Beyond the Sea" was later included on the soundtrack for Pixar's "Finding Nemo" (2003).
In 2002, Williams signed a contract with EMI for a reported £80 million, which was the largest music deal in British history. He soon began work on his fifth solo record, Escapeology (2002), which soared to No. 1 in 10 countries, but again failed to generate interest from American listeners, which was in part Williams' goal for the record. He took solace in a subsequent U.K. summer tour that set records for attendance during a three-night stand at Knebworth. A 2003 live album documenting the performances preceded a brief hiatus, during which he released his Greatest Hits (2004) album. It featured a new single, "Radio," that became Williams' sixth U.K. No. 1 hit, which in turn helped to make the compilation album the year's best-selling album across Europe. In 2005, he released Intensive Care (2005), which continued his domination of the European pop market by selling over two million copies in its first six weeks of release. The year was also marked by a proposed reunion with the former members of Take That for a preview screening of a documentary about the group for British TV. Expectations ran high that Williams would appear with his bandmates, but he disappointed many fans by failing to attend the screening. Any possible ill feelings, however, were unquestionably nixed by his 2006 world tour, which set records by selling more than 1.5 million tickets in a single day.
The following year proved to be Williams' most challenging from both professional and personal standpoints. His seventh album, Rudebox (2006), featured a dance/electro sound that did not find favor with longtime fans. His struggle with prescription drug use, which had run largely unchecked for the past decade, finally reached a terminal point in 2007, prompting Williams to check into a rehabilitation facility in Arizona that same year. He subsequently returned to England, where he began work on his next album, Reality Killed the Video Star (2009), produced by Trevor Horn, whose former band, the Buggles, had inspired the record's title with their iconic '80s single "Video Killed the Radio Star." Though critics were divided on the record, it rose to No. 2 on the U.K. albums chart, providing Williams with an official comeback. But the accomplishment was quickly overwhelmed by news that Williams was finally planning to rejoin Take That. An appearance with the group at a 2009 charity concert saw Williams embrace singer Gary Barlow, with whom he had the most intense conflict during his tenure in the band.
The following year, Williams had joined Take That in the studio to record Progress (2010), which became the second fastest selling album in British music history. A live tour, which also broke records for ticket sales, saw the reunited group perform a historic eight-night stand at London's Wembley Stadium. Williams' solo career also continued its extraordinary path during his reunion with Take That. He received the Outstanding Contribution to British Music award from the BRIT awards in 2009, shortly before a second greatest hits album, In and Out of Consciousness: The Greatest Hits 1990-2010 (2010), reached No. 1 on the U.K. charts. The German music company Media Control named him the most successful album artist of the millennium by reaching the Top 10 135 times while spending 38 weeks at the top of the chart. Williams subsequently kept Take That fans' ardor on high by announcing that he was working with Barlow on a new single. A new solo album, Take the Crown, was announced for late 2012.
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