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Whether it's killing zombies or pitching a perfect baseball game, top-notch gaming has always demanded the fastest systems and best graphics. You want a high-end computer? Look at what gamers are buying and you'll have it.
Once the exclusive preserve of desktop computers or stationary gaming consoles, a new generation of notebooks is now offering enough speed and power to satisfy the inner gamer in all of us.
But what is the current state of the art? To find out, I gathered together three of the hottest gaming laptops on the market today: the Eurocom Panther 4.0, Hewlett-Packard's Envy 17 and the MSI GT783.
Each comes with a high-resolution 17.3-in. screen, a performance-oriented graphics engine with at least 1GB of dedicated video memory, a Core i7 processor and a minimum of 12GB of RAM.
Big, beautiful and hot -- literally
When you talk about mobile gaming equipment, the word "mobile" has to be taken with a grain of salt. These are not laptops that you casually pop into your backpack. The heaviest is the Eurocom Panther, weighing in at a cumbersome 12.1 lb. The 8.6-lb. MSI GT783 is next in line, while the lightweight of the group is HP's Envy 17, which weighs 7.6 lb.
And don't forget that they need power: Each has a large AC adapter that weighs more than a pound. In fact, when gaming gets intense -- when you're surrounded by the enemy and spinning around with your blaster going -- the Panther uses so much power that it requires two 3.5-lb. AC adapters, bringing its total travel weight to more than 19 pounds, enough for the system to qualify as a piece of gym equipment.
All that power ends up as waste heat inside the system's case. As a result, these gaming notebooks risk losing their cool when the on-screen action heats up. All three of the notebooks reviewed here have elaborate heat sinks and one to four internal fans. When the gaming gets hyperactive, it can sound like a duel between vacuum cleaners.
But what do true gamers think?
To get another perspective on this topic, I convinced a group of high-school-age gaming enthusiasts from The Masters School of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., to play with these high-performance notebooks. (It didn't take a lot of convincing.) They played several games, manipulated 3-D models and watched HD videos -- all, of course, in the name of science. Their reactions accompany each review.
At between $1,685 and $5,290, these are among the most expensive portable computers around. Are they worth it? It depends on how important good gaming is to you.
And while these systems aren't bad, the best is yet to come. By late summer, look for an onslaught of Ivy Bridge-based gaming systems that will increase processor performance by roughly 20% while using less power than current CPUs. That could mean less heat and fewer cooling fans, so we can hopefully turn back the tide of alien conquest in peace and quiet.
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3 gaming laptops: Features
Eurocom's Panther 4.0 stretches the definition of how large, weighty and costly a notebook can be.
The design of the Panther's black plastic and aluminum case has the look of a spaceship, with sharply angled corners, black indented grilles and lots of cooling vents. At 2.6 x 16.8 x 11.4 in., it's roughly twice the size of the Envy 17 -- in fact, it actually looks like two notebooks stacked on top of each other.
Eurocom Panther 4.0
The Panther weighs 12.1 lb., one third more than the Envy 17. For most uses, a single adapter is plenty, but during all-out gaming, the Panther can be so power-hungry that it requires two huge 300-watt AC adapters and comes with a special cable for plugging both adapters into the system. (If you're just using one adapter and the system is getting overloaded, it will just shut down.) This brings the Panther to a hefty 19.1 lb. The system comes with a cloth bag that is just big enough to hold the system and one adapter, but not both.
For all-out gamers, though, Eurocom's big cat is worth every hulking ounce, because under the keyboard is one of the fastest and most capable processors that Intel sells. The second-generation Intel Core i7 3960X processor was designed for desktop PCs and has 15MB of cache, compared to the 6MB of cache that comes with the Envy 17 and MSI GT783 processors.
While the processor normally runs at 3.3GHz, Intel's TurboBoost technology can speed it up to 3.9GHz when needed. However, the Core i7 3960X uses over 100 watts of power, twice the electrical load of the processors used by the other two systems, and has four cooling fans that take up most of the inside of the case.
The review unit came with 16GB RAM (it can handle a maximum of 32GB) and has one of the most complex storage systems I've seen in a portable computer. In addition to a 750GB hard drive, it has a pair of high-performance 120GB solid state devices (SSDs) that can be set up as a RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 array for either top performance or the peace of mind of never losing a bit of gaming data; Eurocom offers data storage options up to 4TB.
The Panther boasts two Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M 256-bit GPUs that run at 1.3GHz and have 384 processing cores. It comes with 2GB of dedicated video RAM, twice the level of the Envy 17.
Although it can't be overclocked for extra graphics potential, the Panther's dual GPU setup uses Nvidia's SLI technology to let you pick whether you want to use only one or both of the two GPUs. Nvidia provides optimal settings for a variety of popular games online.
There are three USB 3.0 ports (one more than either the Envy 17 or the MSI GT783) and a pair of USB 2.0 connections. In addition, one of the USB 2.0 ports does double-duty as an e-SATA port for using an external hard drive.
There's also a FireWire 800 port, along with DisplayPort, DVI and HDMI connections. But it lacks the MSI GT783's VGA port or the Envy 17's WiDi technology for wirelessly transmitting audio and video.
Opinions from the Masters School gamers
The Panther was high on the Masters School gaming club wish list for its aggressive appearance, ability to help you do better at games and its desktop-quality graphics. However, they were turned off by its size, price and loud fans.
- "The graphics are perfection."
- "Huge! I don't see anyone carrying this around."
- "Insanely fast processing speed."
- "Ferocious graphics."
For audio, the Panther offers the top-shelf THX TruStudio Pro, along with five speakers, but the system never gets loud enough for truly immersive gaming. It has traditional analog and line-in connections as well as an SPDIF digital jack for driving speakers.
While it matches the others with an SD card reader, the Panther adds an ExpressCard slot that can work with both 34- and 54-millimeter adapters. Finally, it offers Bluetooth, a Gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11n WiFi.
The keyboard is backlit and can be adjusted to a variety of colors and patterns, making it look like a rainbow at times. However, I found it to be bit distracting when my attention needed to be on the screen.
Eurocom includes a one-year warranty; upping the coverage to three years adds $300.
Test results
Plain and simple, the Panther is one of the most powerful systems I've tested. With 12GB RAM, it scored a phenomenal 2,943 on the PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 benchmark suite of tests, 30% percent faster than the Envy 17 or MSI GT783.
When I tested it with 16GB RAM, its PerformanceTest 7.0 score rose to 3,542.9, easily blasting the others to oblivion. While it aced the Cinebench CPU tests with an 8.9, the Panther was in the middle of the pack on the graphics test, behind the Envy 17 with its AMD HD7690XT-powered video.
The Panther showed a richness of detail on the Portal 2 and Trainz simulations, delivering exceptionally smooth video, although the MSI GT783's screen was richer and brighter.
At a Glance
EurocomPrice: $3,599 (base) / $5,290 (as tested)Pros: Top performance, adjustable keyboard lighting, two graphics ships, RAID capabilitiesCons: Very large and heavy, requires two AC adapters, volume might not be enough for some gamers, short battery life, noisy
While it's doubtful that the Panther (or any of the others reviewed here, for that matter) will be used far from an AC outlet, the 5,300 mAh battery was able to power the system for a mere 49 minutes on a charge. That's one-third that of either of the two competitors and a mild disappointment.
With four fans inside, it was able to keep its cool, but the Panther was the loudest of the three during most gaming. It hit a peak temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at its exhaust vent.
Bottom line
You know the old saying that if you have to ask the cost you probably can't afford it? With a price tag of $5,290, Eurocom's Panther 4.0 isn't quite in that league, but it comes close. This is without a doubt a technological tour de force and a superior gaming notebook, but one that is no doubt out of the economic reach of many gamers.
HP Envy 17-3090nr 3D Edition Notebook PC
HP's Envy 17 looks nonthreatening, but packs enough of a punch to be a prime gaming notebook.
With a black magnesium and brushed aluminum case, the Envy 17 has the minimalist look that an Apple designer would be proud of. Its only adornment is a red stripe around the system's keyboard.
HP Envy 17
The Envy 17 measures 1.4 x 16.3 x 10.7 in., easily making it the smallest of the three reviewed here. Still, it overhangs an airline tray table.
At 7.6 lb., the Envy 17 was much easier to carry than the 12.1-lb. Panther. With its modest-sized AC adapter, the Envy 17 has a reasonable travel weight of 8.8 lb., nearly 7 lb. lighter than the Panther (with only one of its two AC adapters).
Inside, the Envy 17 uses the same second-generation Core i7 2670QM processor that the MSI GT783 uses. It has four processing cores, 6MB of onboard cache and a normal speed of 2.2GHz, which can be goosed to 3.1GHz when the gaming gets tough.
While, in my tests, this meant that the Envy 17 rated second best in performance to the Panther 4.0's Core i7 3960X processor, it also needs about half as much power. The Envy 17 has two fans (as opposed to the Panther's four) and was much quieter than the Panther. (Fewer fans can also mean longer battery life, although I didn't specifically test for that.)
The Envy 17 model I looked at came with 12GB of RAM. The base unit comes with 8GB; HP offers a 16GB option for an additional $200, which is the system's maximum.
The Envy 17 has two drive bays. My unit came with a 750GB hard drive installed, although you can order it with a variety of combinations of solid state drives and hard drives.
It comes with a slot-loading Super Multi optical drive, which can write to a variety of media and play -- but not write -- Blu-ray discs. I did find it inconvenient that the system needs to be turned on to remove a disc.
While all three of the reviewed units have 17.3-in. displays that can show 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Envy 17 uses AMD's Radeon HD 7690M XT graphics engine rather than the GeForce GTX 580M used in the Panther. The HD 7690M XT runs at 725MHz and has 480 processing cores; the system was equipped with 1GB of video memory, half as much as the other two systems. There is no option for an upgrade to 2GB of VRAM; the Envy 17 also lacks the dual-graphics setup on the Panther and the MSI's ability to overclock the imaging engine.
Despite its slim profile, the Envy 17 has a good assortment of ports, including two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 connectors. Rather than being color coded, the USB 3.0 ports are marked with a tiny SuperSpeed logo.
Like the Panther, the Envy 17 lacks a VGA port, but has an HDMI and two DisplayPort connections. Its video ace-in-the-hole is Intel's WiDi technology that allows the system to wirelessly send audio and video to a projector or TV.
The HP notebook WiDi set up worked with Belkin's ScreenCast TV receiver and Mitsubishi's WD380U-EST projector and had a range of 30 feet before it lost contact. However, to use WiDi, you need to switch the Envy 17 to from the high-end AMD graphics engine to the much-less-impressive Intel integrated graphics.
The Envy 17 has audio jacks, including a pair of headphone connections, but lacks the Panther's SPDIF digital audio. Rather than THX TruSound that the other two systems use, the Envy 17 has Beats audio, which to my ear sounded great and got just loud enough to be raucous.
The audio had been tuned to work with Beats by Dr. Dre Studio High-Definition Headphones, but it sounded quite good with either the built-in speakers or standard headphones. The Envy 17 has a thumbwheel on the side of the keyboard to adjust the volume and a nearby mute button.
The Envy 17 offer an Ethernet port as well as Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi. It has a flash card reader but lacks the Panther's ExpressCard slot for adding peripherals.
While the others have elaborate backlit keyboards that can make them look like Christmas trees, the Envy 17's keyboard uses white backlighting. It's not as colorful, but is simple, effective and doesn't distract from the gaming at hand.
Although its graphics hardware isn't as impressive as the other two gaming monsters, the Envy 17 held its own with excellent color balance, sharp detail and smooth operation. Its screen wasn't as bright as the other two, however.
Opinions from the Masters School gamers
Members of the Masters gaming club really liked the thinness, quiet and sound quality of the Envy 17. They said they'd have preferred a brighter screen, however, and several times the Envy 17 sat idle while the GT783 and Panther were being ogled over.
- "Not loud enough."
- "The up/down keys are too close together."
- "Okay video but the screen is dull."
- "Pretty good. Surprisingly thin and easy to carry."
Test results
The Envy 17's performance was on a par with the MSI GT783, scoring a 2,087.7 on the PerformanceTest 7.0 suite. That's about 30% off the scorching pace set by the Panther. (Because the Envy 17 review unit came with 12GB of RAM rather than 16GB like the other systems, comparisons are going to be affected.) It lagged behind the Panther on the Cinebench processor tests but led the pack on the graphics test with a 51.5.
Having a battery life of 2 hours and 56 minutes is generally nothing to brag about, but for a computer with this amount of power, it is nothing short of phenomenal. The Envy's 7,400 mAh battery lasted 25 minutes longer than the MSI GT783's and more than three times longer than the Panther's.
It's a good thing, because while the others have batteries that are easy to swap, it's a chore on the Envy 17. To get to the battery, you need to remove six Philips screws to open the system's back cover and then open a pair of Torx screws -- not something you want to do between Portal sessions.
At a Glance
HP Envy 17-3090nr 3D Edition Notebook PC
Hewlett-PackardPrice: $1,600 (base) / $1,685 (as tested)Pros: Sleek design, relatively lightweight, offers Intel's WiDi technologyCons: Limited to 12GB RAM, awkward to change battery
With a pair of internal fans, the Envy 17 was a cool, yet eerily quiet customer. It hit a peak temperature of 121 degrees Fahrenheit at its exhaust vent.
The system came with Windows 7 Home Premium, but can be upgraded to the Professional version for $70. The Envy 17 comes with a two-year warranty; adding a third year costs a reasonable $168.
Bottom line
At less than one-third the stratospheric price of the Panther 4.0 and about $1,000 less than the MSI GT783, the Envy 17 is the "budget" choice of these three gaming notebooks. However, it doesn't have the graphics potential or screen brightness of the other two.
If the expensive and aggressive Panther is at one end of the gaming spectrum and the more sedate and less expensive Envy 17 is at the other, MSI's GT783 fits right in the middle. Like Goldilocks, you might find it to be just right.
At 2.4 x 16.6 x 10.7 in. and weighing 8.6 lb., the MSI may be smaller and lighter than the Panther, but it's still a lot to carry around. The angular black case has chrome speaker grilles, a prominent power button and nicely contrasting shiny and matte design elements.
While it's more than an inch deeper than an airliner's tray table, the MSI looks slight when it's lined up side-by-side with the Panther. When you add the 1.9-lb. AC adapter, it has a travel weight of 10.5 lb.
Inside the MSI's case is an array of hardware that is similar to that of the Envy 17, including the same second-generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor. It offers four processing cores and a clock speed of 2.2GHz; it can speed up to 3.1GHz when your opponent gets the upper hand.
The processor uses about half as much power as the Panther's. The system gets by with one fan inside, compared to the pair in the Envy 17 and the quartet in the Panther. During most uses, it was the quietest of the three.
Like the Panther, it comes with 16GB RAM, 4GB more than the Envy 17, and can hold up to 32GB RAM. It comes with a 750GB hard drive and a 128GB SSD. The design is not as spacious and innovative as the Panther, but makes more economical use of space.
The MSI GT783 review model came equipped with a Blu-ray disc burner that, like the Panther's optical drive, has a pop-out tray to hold the disc. Instead of a button to eject the disc, it has an electronic switch under the screen and an emergency eject hole on the drive so you can get the disc out with the machine turned off.
Like the other two gaming systems, the GT783 has a 17.3-in. screen that can display 1920 x 1080 resolution. It has a non-glare coating that makes its colors pop; I found it to be the brightest display of the three -- it was a delight to use for everything from watching a movie to running the Trainz simulation or playing Portal.
Like the Panther, it uses the same GeForce GTX 580M engine and has 2GB of dedicated VRAM. But the GT783 has only a single GPU. It also uses MSI's Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) that lets you overclock the graphics by 5%, giving you an extra gaming kick when it's a matter of virtual life and death.
Because it draws more power, TDE only works when the system is plugged in; it also pushes the system's ability to remove heat. There's a button below the screen to boost its cooling by more than 60%, but using that feature turns the MSI GT783 from the quietest of the three systems into the loudest. When TDE was enabled, the unit sounded like a cross between an air conditioner and a helicopter, and I measured its exhaust temperature at 147-degrees Fahrenheit -- the hottest of the three.
Opinions from the Masters School gamers
Members of the Masters gaming club were instantly attracted to the MSI; it was hard getting them away from it. They found it to be a good compromise in terms of size and weight, while the video was judged to be the best of the bunch.
- "Amazingly good graphics and performance."
- "Extremely smooth video."
- "Excellent graphics."
- "A top screen."
Unlike the other two laptops, the MSI GT783 offers a traditional VGA port. It has HDMI, but no DisplayPort connection or WiDi. It does have two USB 3.0 and three USB 2.0 connectors, together with e-SATA and audio jacks, and an SD card slot.
The GT783's sound system uses THX TruStudio Pro technology along with Dynaudio speakers and subwoofer, helping it to be the loudest of the three.
In addition to Ethernet and 802.11n Wi-Fi, the GT783 comes with Bluetooth.
Of the three, the MSI's SteelSeries keyboard is the most solid and feels like it can take the punishment of being pounded after the indignity of losing. You can choose backlighting from more than 1,000 colors and five different patterns, but it looks garish and can divert your attention away from the game.
The MSI's graphics are nothing short of amazing, with several games showing additional visual details, like the texture of a concrete wall or color variations on a field that was absent on the other systems. Its video was silky smooth.
Test results
The GT783's PerformanceTest 7.0 score with 12GB of RAM was 2,069.6, putting it slightly behind the Envy 17 and making it one-third slower than the Panther. With 16GB in place, its PerformanceTest 7 score rose to 2,255.
At a Glance
MSIPrice: $2,600Pros: Bright display, can overclock video, adjustable backlit keyboard, VGA port, good audioCons: Fan is loud when extra cooling is needed
On the Cinebench processor testing, the MSI GT783 tied with the Envy 17 with a 5.3 score, but despite having 2GB of VRAM at its disposal, the system fell to the back of the pack on the graphics with a score of 43.1, well off the Envy 17's group-leading 51.5.
The 7,800 mAh battery lasted for 2 hours, 31 minutes -- three times longer than the Panther 4.0's run time and 25 minutes less than the Envy 17.
The MSI GT783 came with Windows 7 Home Premium installed. The two-year warranty can be augmented to three years of coverage for $200.
Bottom line
At $2,600, the MIS GT783 costs half what the Panther goes for, but it's still not inexpensive. It may not be the most powerful or have the longest lasting battery, but the MSI GT783 provides a nice compromise for gamers on the go with a power notebook that has excellent graphics and display.
After countless hours pounding on their keyboards and reveling in virtual worlds, I'm convinced that any of these three gaming systems will satisfy even the most hardcore gamer. They all are fast and powerful, but they will appeal to different types of gamers.
The $1,685 HP Envy 17 is for the gamer on a budget. Compared to the others, it is economical and excels by being relatively lightweight without sacrificing performance.
On the other hand, I found the Envy 17's gaming abilities to be second to the MSI GT783 and Panther. Plus, having to change to integrated graphics to use WiDi is a compromise I'm not willing to make.
By contrast, the $5,290 Eurocom Panther 4.0 is for the gamer that has to have the absolute best -- and has a pocket full of $100 bills to pay for it. It has the most powerful processor and two high-performance graphics chips. But this laptop is not just big and heavy, it's gargantuan -- you might want to put it into a wheelie bag for travel.
MSI's GT783 is a good compromise between the competing interests of size, performance and price. It costs $2,600 and has the ability to pump up the graphics power -- and keep things cool -- when it's needed most. It's also the only one of the three to provide a VGA port.
In the final analysis, it's a tie between the Panther and MSI GT783, which is like having to decide between a Ferrari and a Porsche sports car. They're both exhilarating and a lot of fun, but the Panther costs a lot more and is less practical as something you need to rely on every day.
In other words, the MSI GT783 is the more reasonable as far as size, weight and price go, but get the Panther 4.0 if gaming is your life.
3 gaming laptops: Test results
How I tested
To see how these three gaming notebooks compare, I stressed them by using a variety of benchmarks and games.
After measuring each system, I weighed them with and without their AC adapters. I put each system on a mock-up of an airplane seat-back tray (unsurprisingly, none of these gaming machines fit on it easily).
I opened the back of each to see how hard it is to perform maintenance or repairs. I noted how many fans each had and how hard it was to change batteries.
I benchmarked them with PassMark's PerformanceTest 7.0 to get a good idea of each machine's overall performance potential. This suite of tests exercises every major system component, from the processor, memory and hard drive to the graphics. It then compiles the results into a single score that represents its performance potential. I ran the software three times and averaged the results.
After that, I ran Maxon's Cinebench 11.5, a benchmark that measures graphics and processor performance. The software renders several photorealistic scenes and animation sequences that put pressure on the processor and graphics chip by manipulating up to a million polygons. It reports scores for processor and graphics performance; I averaged the results of three runs.
I then ran Auran's Trainz Simulator 2009, a railroad game that is particularly resource-intensive. Each system was set up to run the simulation of the British Midlands rail route for 72 hours. After it had been running for at least five hours, I looked at the system's resource use and noted it. Then I found the system's hotspot and measured the temperature with an Extech Pocket IR noncontact thermometer.
While the simulation was running, I looked for differences in how each system handled the game's graphics. I checked for video jerkiness, shimmering, jagged edges, shadowing, items that popped in and out as well as the level of detail that the system rendered.
Although these machines were designed to spend most of their lives running off of AC power, they do come with batteries. To see how long they could run on battery power, I fully charged each and then inserted a USB drive containing six videos that were run continuously until the system's battery ran out of power. This test was repeated three times and the results averaged.
The systems are actually excellent for graphics, so I rendered, manipulated and rotated a variety of 3-D models using GLC_Player. I also viewed a graphics-intensive PowerPoint presentation.
Finally, I consulted the closest thing to gaming experts that I could find: The gaming club at The Masters School, a preparatory school located in Westchester, N.Y. These teenagers are hard-core gamers who don't back down when zombies or aliens attack. Using Valve's Portal2, UBI Soft's The Adventures of Tin Tin and Exotypos's X-Motor Racing, the gamers looked over and played on each of the systems for a minimum of 45 minutes each.
Brian Nadel is a frequent contributor to Computerworld and the former editor in chief of Mobile Computing & Communications magazine.
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Lagos, Nigeria, April 10, 2013--Nigerian police should stop harassing the staff of the leading independent daily Leadership over a story critical of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.On Monday, police in the capital Abuja summoned four Leadership journalists for questioning over an April 3 story entitled "Outrage Trails Presidential Directive on Tinubu, APC," according to the newspaper. The story reported on public criticism of Jonathan following Leadership's publication a day earlier of a purported presidential memorandum in which Jonathan allegedly laid out plans to increase petrol prices and sabotage a merger of opposition political parties ahead of the 2015 elections by targeting their leaders' business interests.
In a press statement, the presidential State House called the document "fictitious, designed to mislead the public, discredit the person and office of President Goodluck Jonathan, and cause disaffection within the polity," according to news reports.
Managing Editor Chuks Ohuegbe and Chinyere Fred-Adegbulugbe, human resources director and a former editor, were released on Monday after more than nine hours of interrogation over the sources of the document, Azubuike Ishiekwene, Leadership Newspapers Group managing director, told CPJ. However, police held news editor Tony Amokeodo and political reporter Chibuzor Ukaibe incommunicado overnight, demanding they produce the source of the story. They were released late Tuesday on condition they report to police headquarters every day at 10 a.m.
"Nigerian police efforts to intimidate journalists of Leadership newspaper into revealing the source of a document, which the government has dismissed as fake, is a heavy-handed abuse of power unacceptable in a democracy," said CPJ Africa Advocacy Coordinator Mohamed Keita from New York. "We call on Nigerian police to halt harassment of Leadership."
Ishiekwene said the newspaper group considered the conditions of the journalists' release "obnoxious and unacceptable" and planned to defy the order that the journalists report to police each day.
Police had previously visited the newspaper's Abuja office three times demanding to see the journalists who wrote the story on the presidential memo, Leadership reported. Media and rights groups condemned the journalists' arrest, according to news reports. In a statement sent to CPJ, Ishiekwene said he believed police were acting on direct orders from Jonathan. Neither police spokesman Frank Mba nor presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe responded to CPJ's calls and text messages.
Ugo Udoji, the journalists' lawyer, told CPJ he has filed a court process against the police for violating the constitutional rights of the journalists by detaining them without access to their families or their lawyer.
For more information and data on Nigeria, visit CPJ's Attacks on the Press.

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102 comments:
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- May 23, 2011 7:30 AM
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Yeah, I've picnic-ed in a cemetery, too. With Hank Williams beside us. It was pretty awesome...:-)
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- May 23, 2011 7:41 AM
- Yellow Elm said...
cute outfit! and very good disguising job...
- May 23, 2011 7:43 AM
- Andrea said...
How do you do what you do? Amazing. Love the fur and lipstick. oH! And congrats on the baby in the belly:)
- May 23, 2011 7:43 AM
- jenn~the stylish housewife said...
your hair is looking extra FAB today! and that clutch is SO cute! xoxo
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- May 23, 2011 7:48 AM
- Unknown said...
that colour combo is perfect, such a lovely outfit
- May 23, 2011 7:55 AM
- Nicole Dao said...
C'mon future mama, you gotta show that bump off!
- May 23, 2011 7:56 AM
- Blond Panther & Louboutin... said...
beautiful ;))
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- May 23, 2011 7:58 AM
- Dee Paulino said...
I love the outfit, not so sure I would like to have a picnic at a cemetery. you two are hilarious, xo
- May 23, 2011 7:59 AM
- Tara : Damon : Ellis : Hudson said...
i love pretty cemeteries! bonus: people don't let their dogs poo there, so you can lay out on the grass carefree!
- May 23, 2011 7:59 AM
- jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...
aw you look so cute, love those pants :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
- May 23, 2011 8:00 AM
- The Balch Bunch said...
cute cute cute love it!
- May 23, 2011 8:01 AM
- Lippylash said...
Love that striped blouse!! You look so pretty and you just look super happy!!
- May 23, 2011 8:06 AM
- Conny said...
This is just a great combo! From the color of your lipstick to that perfect blue clutch!! :) thank you for sharing :)
- May 23, 2011 8:07 AM
just like magic!
happy monday :)
- May 23, 2011 8:09 AM
- Dylana Suarez said...
That vest is amazing!
- May 23, 2011 8:09 AM
- his little lady said...
love the pink lipstick, I'm always a fan. love the color combo and pretty much everything about this!
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- May 23, 2011 8:12 AM
- Unknown said...
I love your top and clutch.. and I love your lipstick color.. :)
- May 23, 2011 8:13 AM
- Miss Emily K. said...
That's so strange!!!!
if you ever go to the cemetery again, please take some pictures! it sounds so pretty!
- May 23, 2011 8:14 AM
- Alisha said...
Master of disguise. You are glowing already!
- May 23, 2011 8:15 AM
- ShanaEmily said...
Nice...hey you gotta have the conversation sometime! haha Love the elextric blue stripes and love you lipstick color! You look adorable..I sm hoping your prego journey will inspire me!
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- May 23, 2011 8:22 AM
- Lindsey said...
I'm so excited to see how your style progresses as your belly grows!
Have the best day!
- May 23, 2011 8:22 AM
- Unknown said...
i love your fur vest! it is so crazy that you have a lil baby inside of you!
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- May 23, 2011 8:27 AM
- TheOtherSideofCool said...
You are the cutest thing, the pink lipstick really sets off the outfit :)
and its not so weird, chilling in the cemetery, they can be really pretty and peaceful xx
- May 23, 2011 8:30 AM
- Rissy said...
people watching is by far the best...
LOVE the fuchsia lips!
And yes ma'am you are quite the belly hiding expert.
- May 23, 2011 8:35 AM
- Amy @ Run Mom Run said...
I used to live near a cemetery and we would hang out there all the time. It was so quiet and peaceful. And it was gorgeous around the holidays when everyone would decorate the graves. Of course we did have one creepy neighbor who would steeal the crematic figurines and decorate her yard with them.
- May 23, 2011 8:35 AM
- Unknown said...
It's amazing how easy it was to dress for pregnancy...I didn't buy one thing maternity. And babydoll/empire waist things are your friend!
Awesome top btw!
- May 23, 2011 8:40 AM
- Raquel said...
wow you look amazing!! I couldn't even tell you had a baby bump!
- May 23, 2011 9:00 AM
- Alex Byer said...
Girlllllll you look so good. And I was thisclose to asking you what color lipstick you're wearing, and then I saw it. Thanks for allowing me to copy you for always.
- May 23, 2011 9:05 AM
- Mrs. C said...
Would have never known!!! Loving the fur vest!!! And blue is so great on you!
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- May 23, 2011 9:17 AM
- Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...
awh, you look amazing. I love these jeans! x
- May 23, 2011 9:24 AM
- DoublClik said...
Fur in summer, why didn't I think of that?
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- May 23, 2011 9:24 AM
- Gentri said...
Haha! Love it. :) and hello! You look awesome! I am so glad to see an outfit post again! You look amazing!
- May 23, 2011 9:25 AM
- Caitlin said...
Are you ready for nerdiness from a stranger? So I watched a documentary on cemeteries and I think they said cemeteries are designed after central park (or visa versa. I can never quite remember).
Fantastic baby camo! I'll have the keep the vertical stripes tip in mind when that day comes.
- May 23, 2011 9:41 AM
- Kelly said...
Great photos! You look perfect, as always!
- May 23, 2011 9:59 AM
- Anastasia said...
Nice jeans and clever trick with the vertical stripes ;)
- May 23, 2011 10:19 AM
- Imaginale Design said...
Nope... still don't see it! ;) Love that clutch and the color scheme!
- May 23, 2011 10:30 AM
- Unknown said...
officially the queen of baby bump disguising! sheesh girl! where the heck did that thing go!!!! LOVING the hot pink lip... one of my favorites!
- May 23, 2011 10:46 AM
- Domnika said...
Ohh, you look awesome... I think your husband is proud of his wife... You two are a great couple :)
P.S. Sorry if I've made grammatical mistakes, English is not my native language...
- May 23, 2011 10:55 AM
- Emy said...
You do nice job at hiding it my friend. I even looked back at your posts after you announced hihi
Love the top and lovee the clutch!!
- May 23, 2011 11:02 AM
- Unknown said...
Look at you! Can't even tell! :) Love that lip hue on you ;)
- May 23, 2011 11:03 AM
- Laura said...
Love the pink lipstick on you! And seriously can't tell you are preggo at all here!
Could your hair look any more amazing?
- May 23, 2011 11:14 AM
- Tina said...
I really wish I could hide my belly as good as you can. Except mine has no human growing in it.. sigh. love your blog so so much! tinacrane.blogspot.com
- May 23, 2011 11:32 AM
- Sara B said...
Your vest and lipstick are to die for! I knew I should have bought a fur vest...
- May 23, 2011 11:39 AM
- Emily said...
You guys are the cutest! I love the blue striped shirt and every time you wear those pants I long for a pair of trouser pants. :) Cemetery's not a bad idea. . . . my best friend would love it!
- May 23, 2011 11:40 AM
- LeahSephira said...
You look pretty as always!
And it sounds like a cozy trip :)
xx Seph
- May 23, 2011 12:02 PM
- the Petterson Family said...
If you are in for another Sunday drive, I seriously suggest going up on Poleline road (Head S on 2nd East and turn right on poleline, stay on that road. It's towards the huge grain silos and railroad tracks). There is a cute little single swing on the right hand side of the road (can't remember exactly where along the road and I am not sure if it's even still there...it's been like, 5 years since I've been there) If you are able to find it, I think you might like it. If not, it's still a pretty little drive. :)
- May 23, 2011 12:08 PM
- Teresa said...
BUT...I WANT to see the bump. I LOVE that little bump. It's my little bumpy nugget. I vote to SHOW the BUMP! (I hope your super sheik show-resistant shirt won't take it personally.) MOMMA XOXOX
- May 23, 2011 12:18 PM
- oona said...
Hah at first I thought you were holding a gun instead of a clutch. Because I'm blind like that
- May 23, 2011 12:54 PM
- Amy @ Amy Day to Day said...
You look so tan! And that's amazing you can still button those jeans, lucky girl! You look amazing!
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- May 23, 2011 1:00 PM
- Maria said...
Oh goodness! You hide your belly so well! You look cute both ways! (:
- May 23, 2011 1:01 PM
- Lindsay said...
Pregnancy looks good on you! :)
- May 23, 2011 1:10 PM
- Aurora said...
Too funny! Cemetaries are always so pretty to me. I always want to take pictures of everything at cemetaries, but don't want to be creepy...
- May 23, 2011 1:14 PM
- Krista said...
You're a magician! Love the striped top.
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- May 23, 2011 1:18 PM
- Mrs. Kat said...
100 year ago people treated cemeteries like parks and had picnics there and everything. So you're not weird. Just vintage!
- May 23, 2011 1:22 PM
- Unknown said...
Hey, cemeteries are cool.Especially if there are a ton of old trees with Spanish moss.That is awesome.So is your outfit!I luv the lipstick.It's so cute.You definitely don't look pregnant.Congratulations.I just followed your blog so I am not up to date so if this is really late sorry :) Sierra
- May 23, 2011 1:28 PM
- Kimberly said...
wow incredible how you can't even see the belly! great outfit love the fur vest so cute with that top!
- May 23, 2011 1:31 PM
Fur and stripes, noted it looks so fab! Loved the clutch too!
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- May 23, 2011 1:48 PM
- Unknown said...
I wish I would have figured that out when I was pregnant. You could always see my bump. You can't even see the belly. But I love that outfit!
- May 23, 2011 1:49 PM
- amanda said...
I'd woo my fiance, but I can't decide which color I'd pick.
- May 23, 2011 2:03 PM
- Kerstin said...
i've been on the hunt for the perfect fur vest since they came out last year - and yours is the only one that I've wanted to purchase! hopefully H&M will bring it back to their stores! way to have good taste ;)
and ps. I've always thought cemeteries were beautiful - if you think of it in a purely aesthetic nature, its not as weird! or we're all just weird together...eek :)
- May 23, 2011 2:22 PM
- Mandy Koster said...
Great outfit! I'm happy for you guys! Enjoy your pregnancy! X MENNEPEN
- May 23, 2011 2:33 PM
- Steph said...
Oh my! I read your blog each week... and just got caught up on the news of your pregnancy! YEAH! You are going to be such a cute mom!
I love getting inspiration for fashion from you and I have been struggling as of late because I am pregnant too! I am due in September with my 2nd boy, and have thought multiple, multiple times, "I wish I could find someone who had a site like Sydney for a little inspiration to help make clothes look flattering while pregnant!" And lo and behold you can do it now! I am not as tiny as you, but I look forward to some help making the belly look cute.
That is not the main reason I'm excited for you though... he he being a mommy is incredible and even more amazing with a hubby by your side through it all! I am so happy for you two even though you have no clue who I am! Ha ha congrats!
- May 23, 2011 2:38 PM
- Mrs. Celeste said...
i TOTS just bought a shirt like that :]
it's blue too
i like it because it makes me feel taller haha
no all i need are those jeans of yours...so stinkin cute!
i'll be posting it up on my fashion blog soon!
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- May 23, 2011 2:51 PM
- Kacie - With Love said...
I tried the vertical stripes at the end of my pregnancy. No luck on the slimming.
- May 23, 2011 2:57 PM
- Jacdami Minaya said...
You are too cute :)♥
- May 23, 2011 3:22 PM
- La Petite Olga said...
haha we live near a cemetry and you know what I love going for run there, it's quiet and really prety!! wow and now your belly is hiden ;)
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
- May 23, 2011 3:32 PM
- It's A Love Story said...
your so pretty!
- May 23, 2011 4:37 PM
- ♥B said...
You look gorgeous! The top is beeeeautiful!
xx, Brittni
@ With Love From Michigan
- May 23, 2011 4:49 PM
- Urban Nester said...
brilliant little lady.
- May 23, 2011 4:50 PM
- Unknown said...
these pictures are beautiful and that lip stick is to die for on you! perfect fit!
- May 23, 2011 5:35 PM
Love the top, I sooo want everything to be striped right now...and floral..and...
- May 23, 2011 5:48 PM
- Petchie said...
You look amazing! So pretty and I love the pants!
- May 23, 2011 5:56 PM
- Emma Z said...
I love everything about this outfit-- especially the pink lip stick!!! i gotta try that color!
- May 23, 2011 6:07 PM
- Unknown said...
amazeballs. love the lipstick. love the shirt. love the vest. blue, brown & magenta :)
- May 23, 2011 6:53 PM
- Unknown said...
I am loving your lip color!
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- May 23, 2011 7:12 PM
- Lauren said...
Aw, when my husband and I were dating, we use to meet up at the cemetery. It was the quietest place in the city, and no body bothers you.
It sounds really creepy though when you tell people...
- May 23, 2011 8:15 PM
- Jess said...
I love old cemetaries. Guess I am weird too. :-) You are a master of disguise because those top definitely conceals the baby bump.
- May 23, 2011 8:40 PM
- Chantelle said...
those colors look gorgeous on you! I'm so excited to see your progress through the trimester. Ahhhh I'm so excited! * happy sigh*
- May 23, 2011 9:06 PM
- anu said...
Love the color combinations! And that pregnancy glow is coming on fast and furious :) Congratulations, you both would make wonderful parents. I've been following your blog for some time now, love your posts and outfits!
- May 23, 2011 9:22 PM
- Mandy said...
Totally adorable!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who wears a furry vest in May...although I am sure it makes more sense in your climate (I'm in phoenix lol).
- May 23, 2011 9:25 PM
- Jesseca said...
I feel weird commenting because you always have like 699 bazillion other ones... but. I absolutely adore your blog. and you. and it's pretty crazy how excited I was to see that you're pregnant!
- May 23, 2011 10:25 PM
- RachInFashion said...
Mamma looking Preety in the hot pink lipcolor and Blue clutch :)
- May 23, 2011 11:05 PM
- alex said...
I always love your outfits! You have such a lovely and amazing style!
- May 24, 2011 12:45 AM
- Fashion Mom said...
beautiful outfit and that lipstick is amazing ! x
- May 24, 2011 1:04 AM
Funny! ... and creepy! But love the colours!!! Very nice! Your lips are "popping out"! Nice contrast!
Lovely mama to be!
- May 24, 2011 2:52 AM
- Lauren said...
I have those pants as well, they are so cute and comfy! Gap has gotten so much better with their pants I think :) this outfit is amaaazing and the baby bump is invisible haha
- May 24, 2011 8:01 PM
- HannahThompson said...
I like her outfits very much. I would have no idea you had a baby bump from these pictures. amazing how well the stripes hide it! Love your outfit The color is just beautiful! I absolutely adore your blog. And you. And it's pretty crazy how excited I was to see that you're pregnant! Thanks for sharing…
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- May 24, 2011 11:36 PM
- Sarah also know as Guinevere said...
That is one amazing bag if it can excite a man haha. I love them all, so hard to choose a favorite color!
- May 25, 2011 12:05 AM
- Sarah also know as Guinevere said...
I also liked it on facebook (:
- May 25, 2011 12:05 AM
- Erin said...
Wow, the belly is gone and those jeans are so beautiful!
- May 25, 2011 1:50 PM
- Unknown said...
your hair color looks amazing with this look. the pink lips definitely pop!!
xx, Jenna
- May 25, 2011 3:05 PM
- Laura said...
Your flared pants rock!
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- May 27, 2011 7:36 AM
- Jennifer M. said...
Ooh good idea! My stomach is always kind of poochy. I'll have to invest in some vertically striped shirts. Thanks for the tip!
- May 30, 2011 11:49 AM
- anti radiation said...
She is so pretty & looks great. It's so nice to see a pregnant woman dress with style, versus sloppy-floppy or in spandex with their stomach hanging out. Maternity outfits especially for plus sized women are very in fashion now so more and more designers are concentrating here. Thanks for sharing...
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It has come to my attention that amongst the non-relgious communities (particularly online) some of us seem to think that being an atheist guarantees that you are the smartest being in the universe and being a theist guarantees stupidity.
There are so many problems with this mentality. To start off, it enfaces a stereotype that atheists are arrogant know-it-all elitists who regard a theist (no matter the mildness of their beliefs) to be worth no more than a molecule of dust on the ground. Obviously we all know this is an inaccurate stereotype.
Next there is the simple fact of reality that faith nor lack of faith will never guarantee a person of any level nor lack of intellect. There is after all such a thing as being so intelligent it literally drives one a little insane. Then of course there is the simple fact that there are religious scientists for example Georges Lemaître who proposed the very first principals of what later became known as the big bang theory.
I have been debating religion, the corruption of religion and atheism on the internet for a very long time. I myself used to be what you would call a "militant atheist". I absolutely detested religion to such an extent that I entirely blamed all the bad in the world on religion itself. I viewed religion as the source of all evil and I'm not the only non-believer who has ever thought this. The world would be better off with no religion at all I used to think. Now in saying that part of me still thinks the world would be somewhat better if people just lost interest in religion, maybe it would.
But what I have noticed between militant atheists and fundamental theists, is a level of extremism. And that is the real problem here. The problem is not religion, the problem is not atheism; but extremism as a whole. Any form of extremism is dangerous. And this extremism (whatever is form) is developed by obsession over a belief, idea, attitude, and sometimes misguided information. Extremism with atheists comes about very different to theistic extremism. With a fundamental Christian for example. They believe the bible literally to such an extent that they see themselves as warriors for God and will do literally anything to honour the name of God. There minds have been so twisted and warped into fully immersing into this belief system that they really believe they are doing the right thing. They believe its right to tell women they have a place, they believe its right to condemn or convert atheists, they believe its right to attack / discriminate against homosexuals. This is because they have become obsessed and have resorted to extremism. If they were not obsessed, they would not become extremists and would use their religion as a personal belief system in order to feel happy in life etc
Now extremism in atheists does come about very differently, but the core problem of obsession is still there. A lot of atheists are former theists. I've met a few atheists that have never been part of a religion (all online, none offline). But for the most part, most atheists were theists who renounced their faith. Now because of that there are a number of atheists who have had bad experiences with theists. I was subjected to a certain degree of homophobia when I went to Catholic school. We were punished in Catholic school if we did not attend mass and I viewed that as very fascist. Lets just say the attitude of some egotistical theists gets in our heads, we get very irritated and develop a hatred for religion and even the religious. Some atheists even go as far as calling themselves anti-theists. Now granted atheists are less extreme than the fundamentalist theists. Its very rare that you will meet an atheist who despises theists so much he/she wants every theist exterminated from the face of the earth. Joseph Stalin (as mad as he was, and even though he did have psychological problems) was one of such atheists. This was largely due to how he was treated by the religious as a youth. One might even argue that it was indeed the religious extremists in his institutions that pushed him over the edge. Never the less he hated religion and did what he felt was necessary to solve the problem of religion by banning it. For those of us who know the history of the Soviet Union, know that didn't exactly work out. And now it seems Russia has traded one form of extreemism for another as the current leader of Russia undergoes some very anti-gay laws inspired by the beliefs of the Russian Orthodox Christian Church.
I guess the point I am making here is not only that extremism has more than one form or another, but also that the existence of extremism is being used to generalise a group; be all theists or all atheists. Not all atheists are anything like Stalin and for that matter not all Christians (or other theists) are like Adolf Hitler. Both atheists and theists are guilty of generalising each other and making assumptions based on the most extreme of our communities. It is vitally important to acknowledge that not every theists is a scriptural literalist, there are many ways they can interoperate their holy books. It still doesn't persuade me to believing in it, but at least I understand that not all theists think I'm evil on two legs. There are even Christians who just accept what Jesus specifically said in the bible. This is how gay Christians balance faith and accepting themselves for who they really are.
And from a social perspective we just need to learn to live with each other. If one was to add up the population of theists in the world and compare it with the population of atheists; we would still come up as a minority. And as a minority, we are going to be in positions where we are working, studying, and even become friends with persons of faith. If one was to cast aside persons of faith due to identifying as an anti-theist, well lets just say you might have to experience a very lonely life.
As a humanist, for me what comes first is treating other human beings with dignity and the same respect I expect. I'm more interested in a persons characteristics in regard to how they treat others rather than their beliefs or non-beliefs. And I'm not saying all atheists are like this, there is number of us who are; so don't take this the wrong way.
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I agree the whole atheist=smart/theist=dumb mentality is a very dangerous road to go down. I went to a Christian college where, of course, the majority of students were Christian and several of them were the smartest people I ever met. I too used to be a theist and left my religion, but not because I had a bad experience or was treated horribly. I just up and stopped believing. Even after I went publicly atheist the majority of my closest friends were theists (although, that is probably due in part to the fact that where I am from, atheists are very few and far between). Anyways, I guess the short version of this reply is that I agree extremism is bad and difference in beliefs is no reason for atheists and theists to hate/generalize each other.
I like the burning building analogy, Belle. I also agree with the faithful's own self description in that they are like sheep or children. Are sheep very smart? No. Maybe a sheep is gifted in a particular area like math or science...but still a sheep is a sheep, none the less.
Ultimately I think the slaves of god often lack courage and intellectual honesty. Dreams of heavenly eternity and angels and virgins that await us if we play some prescribed role in one of 1,000s of the religious pageants. If atheists come off as being more intellectual, well it is what it is.
There are millions of people being blinded by smoke, and they are all trapped inside.
If only it were so, Belle. Many of those people decide to set themselves on fire and run out to their neighbour's house and try to burn it down as well, and spread that fire as much as they can because they think that their particular fire is good, and everyone needs to burn like they do.
Theists have every right to hold their beliefs, and I would never take that away from them. I must respect their right to believe, but there is absolutely zero reason why we need to respect the belief itself, especially when it is so unfounded, divisive and harmful to the greater good and progress of our species.
Either way, my answer to your post is:
Hello Bell, first of all I like your analogy, its very interesting. However, in this case one has no option but to make a tough choice, to save this girls life while risking their own life.
The vast majority of theists are not a fire needing to be put out, will not necessarily behave extreme and you'd be surprised how many ideals in reference to social liberties they share with you.
As a former Catholic I know what religious teaches too. But I also know that there are alternatives ways of interpreting many scriptures. There are many Christians for example that only focus on what Jesus said (or what they believe he said). There are also many Christians who mostly follow the positive aspects of Christianity (and yes it is cherry picking). Not every theist is forever trapped in a mental burning building. Many see faith as a private matter with its time and place. Many do put their faith aside in certain circumstances, for example they file for divorces, they manage to be gay and Christian at the same time, the have abortions under certain circumstances, they have sex outside marriage etc.
What I will say about your response is this, it is putting forward a generalisation. Generalisations never accomplish anything.
"What I will say about your response is this, it is putting forward a generalisation. Generalisations never accomplish anything. "
Is that a generalization on your part?
No, I'm actually making the point that not all theists are one way
No, my question was with regards to your assertion that generalizations never accomplish anything. That was a generalization.
As for all Theists being "one way", it would be necessary to know of the context to which you refer. I assert that all Theists are "one way" in that the believe in the existence of a "theity", correct?
My point was that no Theist has offered what I can accept as sufficient evidene for an "theity" which manifests. Failing a "theity" which manifests, we are left with the concept of a "theity" which does not manifest which leads to the obvious problem: "How can we differentiate between a "theity" which does not manifest and one which does not exist?"
Thats an observation Norm.
Theists may have strange beliefs to us, but they are still human beings and should be treated as such. When I say they are not all "one way", I mean they can be just as versatile in their thinking as we can be. And I am also talking about the fact that many of them interoperate their belief systems in many different ways. They are not all out of control or dangers etc.
I totally agree that no theist has been able to offer a good reason for believing in God or proving the claim that there is one. But that doesn't necessarily make them a bad or dangerous person.
My point and suggestion, is that we put the God question to one side, but our differences to one side and just get on with each other.
And I have no idea what "theity" is supposed to mean
Sorry, Keith. I overlooked that had not responded to:
"And I have no idea what "theity" is supposed to mean"
At first I assumed that you were ignoring the term as it only requires a simple Google to obtain a definition.
From: http://www.bahaistudies.net/asma/theity.pdf because this was the first returned and Baha'is are generally quite balanced in their approach.
Theity: an interventionist God, who created the universe and who is intimately involved with its affairs.
I would say most Christians are theists, since a non-interventionalist God would seem to me incompatible with a religion which upholds prayer and direct relationship with Christ.
From: http://forum.ship-of-fools.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic...
I just heard this today as I was working.....
"Let me just tell you something: For hundreds and thousands of years, this kind of discussion would have been in most places impossible to have, or Sam and I would have been having it at the risk of our lives. Religion now comes to us in this smiling-face, ingratiating way, because it's had to give so much ground, and because we know so much more. But you've no right to forget the way it behaved when it was strong, and when it really did believe that it had God on its side.
- Christopher Hitchens
Militant atheist goes beyond the simple definition of atheist. It was a phrase coined to explain extreme atheists who have a very strong hatred towards religion and sometimes also the religious. Its basically the same thing as an "anti-theist".
It seems to me that you are comparing theists to the mentally ill? If that is what you are implying here you are generalising them and assuming they are all deranged. They are not all deranged. As a matter of fact a minority of theists today (at least in the western world) are not psychopathic). An atheist can very easily lose his or her mind while remaining an atheist and would be regarded by man as "mentally ill"


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Well, it's Friday. The first Friday in June, to be exact. By now you'd be aware that my confessed intention to post on a weekly basis has gone less-than-swimmingly over the past three weeks. My last post has taunted me proudly as my free time has dissolved into a mess of work overtime, fatigue and a frightening ocular migraine that consumed most of last Monday.
Yes, an ocular migraine. On a public holiday, when my regular General Practitioner was probably enjoying a WA Day barbecue. Who knew that migraines could be painless and cause temporary loss of vision? I thought I was having a stroke… most probably a TIA, or at the very least my retina was detaching (yes, I have a touch of hypochondria which appears to be familial; thanks Dad).
But a few hours and $135 later, I found out that I was mostly fine; just tired and moderately stressed. Sorry, body. I should take better care of you.
Anyway, enough about the negatives of the past two weeks. There have been some gloriously shiny positives, from productive side-project coffee date meetings with Aaron (SO EXCITED) to healthy gym days and a giant Mexican feast held with this blogging crew from last year.
Oh, the feast we had. It's probably fortuitous that it takes us between twelve and eighteen months to organise each catch-up, as we definitely don't skimp on courses or calories (chocolate-mousse-avocado -ream-lime-curd-crumbled-brownie-candied-lime-and-chilli-chocolate-soil-layered dessert, anyone?). We did scale down slightly from our elaborate Spanish feast, but I'm still bringing takeaway boxes to the next one (which might be an Indian night; anyone have a spare tandoori oven?).
As per our previous posts, we've got a deliciously photo-heavy series of joint posts in the pipeline, full of recipe links and styling details. But for now? Here's a tequila-soaked taster for you Northern Hemisphere people who are heading into summer's warm embrace.
Boozy Cucumber, Lime and Chilli Paletas
Makes 8
You will need: 8 x 3oz ice pop molds, 8 wooden popsicle sticks
- 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, de-seeded and chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2.5 tbsp caster sugar
- 3 tbsp Tequila
- chilli flakes, optional
Place the chopped cucumbers into the bowl of a food processor. Process for 2 minutes or until the mixture resembles a fine pulp.
Strain the pulp through a fine sieve to extract all of the liquid (push down on the cucumber flesh with the back of your hand to ensure you get all of the juice).
Add the caster sugar and cayenne, then stir until all of the sugar is dissolved (you should no longer hear sugar granules scraping at the bottom of the bowl). Add the Tequila and stir thoroughly.
Distribute the mixture between 8 clean paleta (popsicle) molds. Sprinkle in a few whole chilli flakes for decoration (optional). Carefully transfer into the freezer, ensuring the molds remain upright. Freeze for at least 1 hour before placing a wooden popsicle stick into the centre of each paleta (if you have an ice pop maker with a lid that holds the sticks in place, feel free to place the sticks in straight away).
Allow to freeze for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight (the alcohol in these paletas significantly slows the freezing process. Don't be tempted to unmold these paletas before they've had a good amount of freezing time, or you'll be left with a cucumber and lime slushy).
To serve, run the paleta molds briefly under hot water. Firmly pull each paleta out by the wooden stick (yeah, I probably didn't need to tell you that, but anyway…).


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Maryland school officials familiarize districts with Common Core
Education officials stop in Howard County to meet teachers, parents
Two of Maryland's top educators are crisscrossing the state to have conversations about the much-talked-about Common Core standards.
On Friday, school officials made the rounds in Howard County to explain how Common Core will affect students and teachers. Common Core is a new state learning model now in place in many states, including Maryland, to better prepare more students for college and the job market.
Common Core is making its way into more Maryland schools this fall, and state school Superintendent Lillian Lowery and the head of the Maryland State Education Association, Betty Weller, are among those helping school districts make sense of the new state standards.
"We're getting to talk face to face firsthand with parents, hear their concerns, but in addition to parents, we have communities who are invested in our children and in our state and we get their perspectives too. It's really powerful," Lowery said.
The Howard County meeting was organized by Leadership Maryland, a group concerned about the future of students.
"Conversation is very, very important because a lot of parents, I would almost unfortunately say most parents, don't exactly know what the Common Core state standards are. So there are a lot of questions out there," said Chirstina Delmont-Small with the PTA Council of Howard County.
Parents are not alone. Teachers also have to adjust to the new state standards.
"We have this wave of reform that has landed smack in our classrooms and so what teachers are dealing with now is developing curriculum around these new Common Core state standards," said Renee Foose, Howard County superintendent of schools.
The teachers union said having a conversation like the one in Howard County is time well spent.
"If you're going to have support, you got to get the word out. People need to understand exactly what it is and what it isn't and how they can be involved," Weller said.
Students across the state will try their hands at Common Core in the form of a new test in the spring.


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New York, February 19, 2013--International journalist Nadir Dendoune was released on February 14 after being detained in Iraqi prison for almost a month, according to news reports. Dendoune was arrested for photographing a location officials described as being restricted and was later accused of failing to register under the country's vague Journalist Protection Law.
Local press freedom groups and news accounts reported that Dendoune was released from prison on bail of 10 million Iraqi dinars (US$8,500). Dendoune, who is of Algerian descent and holds French and Australian passports, is expected to return to France on Friday.
Dendoune was detained in the neighbourhood of Dora on January 23 while attempting to gather information for a report for the French monthly Le Monde Diplomatique on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Police said Dendoune was taking pictures of unspecified restricted locations, but the journalist's sister, Houria Dendoune, said he had been photographing a local water filtration station, which was not restricted, Agence France-Presse reported at the time.
Haqi Mohammed, an Iraqi citizen working as a guide for Dendoune, was also jailed in connection with the journalist's arrest, according to news reports. News accounts reported conflicting dates of Mohammed's arrest, but said he was freed on bail the same day as Dendoune.
Authorities also accused Dendoune of not being registered under Iraqi law, but never filed formal charges against him. Iraq's 2011 Journalist Protection Law requires journalists to register "under the law," but fails to specify what law. Days before he was taken into custody, Dendoune said he had received a journalist visa, according to an article he published in the French website Le Courrier De L'Atlas. This ambiguity is one of many reasons why CPJ and other groups have criticized the law for falling short of international standards for freedom of expression.
"The fact that a journalist was jailed under an act called the Journalist Protection Law tells you that something is very wrong with this legislation," said Sherif Mansour, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa coordinator. "The Iraqi parliament should immediately revise the law to ensure that arbitrary detentions do not recur."
Another ambiguously worded law, the Information Crimes bill, was effectively defeated in Iraqi parliament after the Culture and Media Committee recommended on January 22 that the bill be withdrawn. International human rights and press freedom groups had harshly criticized the law, which sought to curb criminal activity online and penalized vague crimes like harming the "reputation of the country" and violating "principles, religious, moral, family, or social values or personal privacy."
"Iraq must find a way to protect against online crime while not ensnaring journalists with dangerously ambiguous laws," Mansour said.


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Tiger Woods Injury: Updates on Golf Star's Back and ReturnMarch 18, 2014
Updates from Tuesday, June 17
Tiger Woods continues to heal from an injured back and is beginning to edge closer to a return. According to Golf Channel's Tim Rosaforte, via Pete Madden of Golf.com, Woods has been hitting "full shots, including driver."
More from Rosaforte:
We should not read too much into this, as it relates to next week or the Open Championship. Just because he's hitting balls does not mean that he's ready to be tournament competitive, however, obviously, this is tremendous news as it relates to the condition of his back and his overall health, the fact that he's out there taking full cuts.
Mark Steinberg, Woods' agent, commented on the reports to Bob Harig of ESPN:
"Tiger is making continual progress,'' Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN.com in a text message Tuesday morning. "He feels better each day and is extending his swing as he progresses."
Updates for Wednesday, May 28
Tiger Woods' official website reported that the golfer will miss the U.S. Open this summer, marking the second time he's failed to appear in the tournament this decade:
Tiger Woods will not play in the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C., next month, he announced Wednesday. He is still rehabbing after undergoing microdiscectomy surgery for a pinched nerve in his back on March 31.
"Unfortunately, I won't be there because I'm not yet physically able to play competitive golf," Woods said. "I'd like to convey my regrets to the USGA leadership, the volunteers and the fans that I won't be at Pinehurst. The U.S. Open is very important to me, and I know it's going to be a great week. Despite missing the first two majors, and several other important tournaments, I remain very optimistic about this year and my future."
Updates from Monday, May 19
NBC's Dianna Marie Russini provides a synopsis of Tiger Woods discussing his injury status:
ESPN's Britt McHenry continued:
Updates from Thursday, May 8
Tiger Woods is at least set to play in one more tournament this year as long as he is healthy enough to compete. ESPN's Bob Harig provides a summary of Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, discussing a brand new tournament and Woods' potential involvement:
His back permitting, Tiger Woods will partner with Matt Kuchar in a new team event to be played in Argentina in late October, agent Mark Steinberg confirmed on Wednesday.
Woods, who is missing his title defence at The Players Championship this week at TPC Sawgrass following back surgery in March, is slated to play the event in Buenos Aires from October 21 to 26.
Updates from Monday, May 5
Tiger Woods posted a blog entry on his official website today to provide fans with insight into his recovery:
My recovery from microdiscectomy surgery for a pinched nerve in my back is coming along, but it's a very slow process. I'm still sore. Not from the procedure itself but the incision. I just need to get back to my day-to-day activities, and that's it.
One reassuring thing from my medical exam is I have zero arthritic changes whatsoever. I've kept myself in very good shape over the years, and it has paid off. We knew going into this procedure that it really helps to be strong, especially in my glutes and my abs. I was strong in both departments, and that helps with the recovery and rehab, and you're able to come back faster.
Woods continued with a statement on his potential return to the green:
As for my return to golf, I really don't know. I'm doing everything I can and listening to my doctors and working on a strength program, and then we just have to see how my back is. Some people heal up in three months, some people take four months, some people take longer. I just don't know.
I haven't used a sand wedge yet. I've just done putting and chip-and-runs using the same length of motion. I haven't really rotated yet. As far as taking a full swing, I have conference calls with my doctors every couple of weeks to see how my progress is and just kind of chart it out from there. Basically, you just follow a program. It's tedious because it's little rehab stuff, but you still have to do it. That's where I think the experiences of having gone through the surgeries in the past have really helped because you have to lay the foundation down first before you can do the more arduous activities and then return to form. I'm walking and able to cycle now and started swimming last week.
Updates from Friday, April 25
The Golf Channel reported the latest on Tiger's potential return date:
While Tiger Woods has not yet set a timetable for his return to competition, Golf Channel sources indicate that fans could see the world No. 1 back in action in July.
Woods informed the public on April 1 that he had undergone successful surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve that had been plaguing him for months, and as a result the 38-year-old missed the Masters for the first time in his professional career. Sources tell Golf Channel that Woods is targeting a return at the Open Championship, which will be held July 17-20 at Royal Liverpool.
Updates from Thursday, April 24
Tiger's agent, Mark Steinberg, provided a report on Woods' recovery and a loose timetable for his return in an interview with Bob Harig of ESPN.com:
He's doing a little bit more and more each day. He's getting to the point of light chipping and putting and the doctors and trainers seem to be pleased with where he is. He is on schedule but we don't know what that schedule means. I don't know when he intends to be playing competitively.
But I expect it to be this summer. I know that's a wide range, but as the weeks go by we'll be able to pinpoint an approximate time. It's still a little early for that. Nothing that has gone on from the day of the surgery until today gives me any pause to amend what I said then. I know that's broad and vague but we can't pinpoint a specific time until we're further along.
Updates from Wednesday, April 9
The Associated Press provides an update on Tiger Woods' recovery and expected return following back surgery, via ESPN:
Masters chairman Billy Payne says Tiger Woods has to be immobilized for two weeks after his back surgery. ...
Payne says Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told him that Woods has to be "very still" for at least a couple of weeks.
Woods has said he will not be able to return to golf until sometime this summer.
Updates from Tuesday, April 1
Tiger Woods gave a status update via his official website Tuesday, and the news wasn't good, as he won't be able to play in the Masters:
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he has undergone a successful microdiscectomy for a pinched nerve that has been hurting him for several months.
The surgery was performed Monday in Park City, Utah, by neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rich.
The procedure was successful, but Woods will be unable to play in the Masters Tournament, instead requiring rest and rehabilitation for the next several weeks.
"After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done," Woods said.
"I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters," Tiger added. "It's a week that's very special to me. It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy.
"I'd also like to thank the fans for their support and concern. It's very kind and greatly appreciated. This is frustrating, but it's something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health."
Updates from Monday, March 31
Tiger Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, talked about the chances of the golf star playing in the Masters (via Brian Biggane of the Palm Beach Post):
Updates from Monday, March 24
Ryan Lavner of GolfChannel.com provides a statement from Tiger Woods discussing his injury status:
For Augusta, it's still a little too soon (to know), to be honest with you. That's kind of the frustrating thing about this.
I had a couple weeks off, was getting treatment and trying to get ready for Augusta. As of right now, it's still too soon. As I said, that's very frustrating.
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Citing ongoing pain and spasms in his back, Tiger Woods officially withdrew from the 2014 Arnold Palmer Invitational on Tuesday, the world No. 1 announced in a statement released on his official website.
Woods, 38, has been dealing with back problems dating to last year's FedEx Cup. While he was able to play through the pain and entered the 2014 season seemingly primed for another crack at his first major in more than a half decade, the pain and continued spasms cropped up at the Honda Classic earlier this month.
He withdrew after playing just 13 holes of his final round at the Honda Classic. Even though Woods attempted to continue playing his regular schedule, including a somewhat promising turn before a last-round collapse at the WGC-Cadillac Championship, his statement made clear the back was still a major issue:
I personally called Arnold today to tell him that, sadly, I won't be able to play in his tournament this year. I would like to express my regrets to the Orlando fans, the volunteers, the tournament staff and the sponsors for having to miss the event. Unfortunately, my back spasms and the pain haven't subsided.
It's too early to know about the Masters, and I will continue to be evaluated and work closely with my doctors. I feel badly that I won't be able to play in this great tournament this week.
Woods has won eight Arnold Palmer Invitationals, including each of the last two seasons. The tournament is held every year at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Florida, perhaps Woods' favorite all-time golf course. He was scheduled to pair with Harris English and Graeme McDowell for the first two rounds.
Overall, his withdrawal is a disappointment but not a major surprise. There were some who questioned Woods' decision to even enter the Bay Hill event, citing rest as his No. 1 priority with the Masters looming in the offing.
More interesting, though, is Woods' non-committal to playing at Augusta National. It's been nearly a full decade since he last donned the green jacket, but entering every last major counts at this point. Woods has been stuck at 14 career majors since 2008, and with five more needed to surpass Jack Nicklaus, the odds are starting to mount against him.
Mike Buteau of Bloomberg News seems to think it's more likely than not Woods doesn't play in this year's event:
Even if age wasn't a factor in Woods' career trajectory, a long-term back injury certainly merits concern. Golfers exert untold torque on their back with every swing—nothing about Woods' training regimen or swing adjustments can change the sport he plays. Given that he's had issues going back to at least last season, coupled with past knee issues, it's not unfair to wonder whether Woods' body is breaking down.
At the very least his struggles present a massive hole atop the sport that someone has to pick up. Phil Mickelson is even older than Woods, while Rory McIlroy continues to be a tantalizing but frustrating talent.
Woods is a once-in-a-generation athlete, but with these continued issues, it might be time to start looking at who's next. At least for now.
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Ewan MacLeod necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 223 diseños de 85 diseñadores freelance.
Eventscope provides online networking for conferences and events all over the world. Our Eventscope system is often described as a "facebook for each conference" and allows conference delegates to network with each other online before, during and after the conference as well as arrange meetings, download conference presentations and give feedback on the event itself. Conference organisers are able to brand the system with their event and sponsor logos.
Conference organisers who generally want a simple and cost effective solution. They want to feel safe in the knowledge that we know exactly what we're doing and that we will perform efficiently and effectively without them having to get too involved. They are used to dealing with demanding delegates and sponsors so we try to make their life as easy a possible when it comes to delivering Eventscope.
We want a really great logo that makes us stand out from our competitors and will reflect the fact that we are well established and can boast many big clients. I have no preference on colours or fonts so feel free to be creative but remember we are selling to corporations who want to know we're serious about the service we provide.
We need a bold graphic and typeface as we aim to use the logo on multiple mediums such as tshirts, biz cards and website.
http://www.eventscope.co.uk is our current website. I should have mentioned before that I am changing the whole website so please don't think you have to stick to this theme.
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Across the country last night Britons took to the streets to protest Donald Trump's ban on people from seven majority Muslim countries entering the United States.
The goal was to apply pressure on Theresa May to rescind an invitation to the US President to make a state visit to the UK. With tens of thousands on the streets, the message was a serious one – but that didn't stop demonstrators inserting a little local colour into their signs.