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Defamation of Religions Resolution Revised
Update Dec 20, 2009:
The first article linked above discusses the substance of the final draft, the second discusses the trend toward reduced support for the concept of defamation of religions.
Update Nov. 5, 2009: A new edition of the resolution has been tabled in the Third Committee. Two new posts will bring the reader up to date. The first of these was written before I found the draft document. It contains extensive links to earlier resolutions and related documents. The second contains considerable detail about the new resolution and links to items in the footnotes found in the draft. It also has links to petitions you can sign and promote and a Sense of Congress resolution opposing the OIC's current tactics.
The Defamation of Religion resolution has been amended to make it less unpalatable to lovers of life & liberty. I have, as usual, quoted extensively from the amended draft, provided a link to it, and interspersed comments and vital evidence.
CNS News reports that a plenary vote on the resolution is expected between Dec. 18-22.
Combating defamation of religions revised draft resolution
12Nov '08
Background: precedents
Recalling the relevant international instruments on the elimination of discrimination, in particular the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination,[1] the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,[2] the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief,[3] the Declaration on the Human Rights of Individuals Who are not Nationals of the Country in which They Live[4] and the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities,[5]
Perhaps they should recall the fact that Islam does not recognize the UDHR because it includes minority rights and the right to change religious affiliation. While so doing, they should also recall the imposition of dhimmitude through the Pact of Umar, which is reflected in Shariah [Reliance of the Traveller Book O11] . The UN, at 60, is showing signs of senile dementia.
Reaffirming that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated,
- Unstated postulate: 'Muslims have a right to be shielded from offense'.
- Unstated corolary: 'Kuffar have an obligation to avoid offending Muslims'.
They are setting up a false premise: 'truths which Muslims find offensive must be suppressed because expression leads to violence'.
Recalling the relevant resolutions of the Commission on Human Rights and the Human Rights Council in this regard,
Resolutions which demanded censorship based upon the above referenced false premise.
Welcoming the resolve expressed in the United Nations Millennium Declaration adopted by the General Assembly on 8 September 2000[6] to take measures to eliminate the increasing acts of racism and xenophobia in many societies and to promote greater harmony and tolerance in all societies, and looking forward to its effective implementation at all levels,
Underlining in this regard the importance of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held in Durban, South Africa, in 2001,[7] welcoming the progress achieved in implementing them, and emphasizing that they constitute a solid foundation for the elimination of all scourges and manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
Conflating criticism of Islam with racism while practicing antisemitism, the rankest hypocrisy.
Expressing concern at the increase in racist violence and xenophobic ideas in many parts of the world, in political circles, in the sphere of public opinion and in society at large, as a result, inter alia, of the resurgence of activities of political parties and associations established on the basis of racist, xenophobic and ideological superiority platforms and charters, and the persistent use of those platforms and charters to promote or incite racist ideologies,
The Qur'an & hadith are the ultimate platforms of ideological supremacism. Allah's word must be made superior. He who fights to make Allah's word superior fights in Allah's cause. Muslims are the best of peoples, as they bring us with chains on our necks until we embrace Islam. The idea that we have God given rights upon which Islam tramples is not racism!
Deeply alarmed at the rising trends towards discrimination based on religion or belief, including in some national policies, laws and administrative measures that stigmatize groups of people belonging to certain religions and beliefs under a variety of pretexts relating to security and illegal immigration, thereby legitimizing discrimination against them, and consequently impairing their enjoyment of the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and impeding their ability to observe, practice and manifest their religion freely and without fear of coercion, violence or reprisal,
Those are code words expressing contempt for our efforts to suppress acts of terrorism. They perform what they bitterly bitch about. Jews are not allowed to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Christians are not allowed to practice Christianity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia nor are they allowed to enter with scriptures or symbols of Christianity. Christians in Egypt are not allowed to build or maintain churches. Who will read Chapter 11 of Book O of Reliance of the Traveller, referenced above? Who will relate it to the present case?
Noting with deep concern the serious instances of intolerance, discrimination and acts of violence based on religion or belief, intimidation and coercion motivated by extremism, religious or otherwise, occurring in many parts of the world, in addition to the negative projection of certain religions in the media and the introduction and enforcement of laws and administrative measures that specifically discriminate against and target persons with certain ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly Muslim minorities following the events of 11 September 2001, and that threaten to impede their full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
- acts of violence based on religion or belief
Totally ignoring the fact that the violence coincides with and issues from Kutbah delivered at Juma Salat. Muslims leave the Mosque Friday afternoon to riot and murder, incited by their Imams & Mullahs who exhort them to obey Allah and his Messenger. The Danish Cartoons did not cause violence, Islamic doctrines preached in the Mosques incited violence.
- motivated by extremism
There is no extremism, only zealotry. Believers are only those who fight in Allah's cause, the rest are hypocrites. Allah commands Muslims to make war upon Pagans & atheists, Jews & Christians until only Allah is worshiped and we are subjugated & extorted. Sharia confirms those commands in O9.8 & 9.9. Islamic aggression is the standard, not the exception.
- negative projection of certain religions in the media
Such as ? Revealing the fact that most terrorism is inspired by Islamic doctrine? FITNA, which juxtaposes Allah's malignant commands with the Imam's malignant Kutbah & the resulting riots?
- measures that specifically discriminate against and target persons with certain ethnic and religious backgrounds
Which mass casualty attacks were perpetrated by Baptists, Mormons & Jehovah's Witnesses? Beslan? Madrid? London? Who hijacked those airliners and flew them into the World Trade Towers, refresh my memory. So, how is scrutiny of young Muslim males unreasonable?
- that threaten to impede their full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Vetting young Muslim males before allowing them to enter the country impedes their human rights? How about our human rights?
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
We have no rights because we are not Muslims. Our blood and property are not sacred to Muslims until we become Muslim. We save our lives and property from Muslims by becoming Muslims. Our right to live free and unimpeded is impaired by Allah's command to make war upon us, which is reinforced by Sharia: O9.8.
- The caliph (o-25) makes war upon Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
Stressing that defamation of religions is a serious affront to human dignity leading to the illicit restriction of the freedom of religion of their adherents and incitement to religious hatred and violence,
- defamation of religions is a serious affront to human dignity
- 9:30. And the Jews say: 'Uzair (Ezra) is the son of Allah, and the Christians say: Messiah is the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouths. They imitate the saying of the disbelievers of old. Allah's Curse be on them, how they are deluded away from the truth!
- 98:6. Verily, those who disbelieve (in the religion of Islam, the Qur'ân and Prophet Muhammad from among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and Al-Mushrikûn will abide in the Fire of Hell. They are the worst of creatures.
- illicit restriction of the freedom of religion of their adherents
- 3:85.And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.
- O115.4 must keep to the side of the street
- O11.5.6 are forbidden to openly display wine or pork, (A: to ring church bells or display crosses,) recite the Torah or Evangel aloud, or make public display of their funerals and feastdays;
- O11.5.7 and are forbidden to build new churches.
- and incitement to religious hatred and violence,
Stressing also the need to effectively combat defamation of all religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general,
The need is imaginary. There is no need to combat defamation of religions. The intent is to shield Islam from truthful criticism; to allow it to make war against us without resistance and to infiltrate & subvert us demographically so that we may be led, dumb like sheep, to the slaughter. For this purpose they seek to strip us of our right of free expression.
Reaffirming that discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief constitutes a violation of human rights and a disavowal of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
Arrogant assertion of a divine mandate to conquer & subjugate the entire world, resulting in a 1400 year long campaign of genocidal conquest is not grounds for discrimination? The UN is master of moral inversion.
Noting with concern that defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, could lead to social disharmony and violations of human rights, and alarmed at the inaction of some States to combat this burgeoning trend and the resulting discriminatory practices against adherents of certain religions,
Are they concerned about the untimely & unnecessary deaths of 90,000,000 Hindus? Are they concerned about the untimely & unnecessary deaths of 1,500,000 Armenians? No, they don't give a damn about violation of the right to life, only violation of the sacred right to conquer the entire world.
Taking note of the reports of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance submitted to the Human Rights Council at its fourth and sixth sessions,[8] which draw attention to the serious nature of the defamation of all religions, and reiterating the call of the Special Rapporteur to all States to wage a systematic campaign against incitement to racial and religious hatred by maintaining a careful balance between the defence of secularism and respect for freedom of religion and by acknowledging and respecting the complementarity of all the freedoms embodied in internationally agreed human rights instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,2
Snake feces is snake feces, no matter how frequently or vehemently it is repeated! Islam demands respect without giving any. Islam claims all rights for itself and allows none to Kuffar. The UN seeks to enshrine their arrogance in internatiional & national law. Tell them to go to Hell.
Recalling the proclamation of the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations,[9] and inviting States, the organizations and bodies of the United Nations system, within existing resources, other international and regional organizations and civil society to contribute to the implementation of the Programme of Action contained in the Global Agenda,
There is no dialogue; only a monologue: "Embrace Islam and you will be safe."
Welcoming the efforts of the Alliance of Civilizations initiative in promoting mutual respect and understanding among different cultures and societies, as well as the forthcoming second forum of the Alliance, to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 2 and 3 April 2009,
Islam demands respect and grants none. Understanding requires knowledge; we need to be free to communicate information concerning the damnable doctrines & practices of Islam, which communication this resolution seeks to outlaw. The Durban II Draft, discussed in a seven part series of blog posts linked below, demands legislation to stifle free expression.
Convinced that respect for cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity, as well as dialogue among and within civilizations, is essential for peace, understanding and friendship among individuals and people of the different cultures and nations of the world, while manifestations of cultural prejudice, intolerance and xenophobia towards people belonging to different cultures, religions and beliefs generate hatred and violence among peoples and nations throughout the world,
Snake feces, no matter how frequently nor vehemently repeated remains feces. Islam demands respect and gives none. Islam is supremely intolerant. Islam declars war upon all non-Muslims. Hatred & violence flow from Islamic doctrine. All these facts have been documented herein, the UN seeks to outlaw this act of free expression.
Recognizing the valuable contributions of all religions and beliefs to modern civilization and the contribution that dialogue among civilizations can make to an improved awareness and understanding of common values,
Islam contributes nothing except that which Pope Benedict XVI revealed at Regensburg. Allah commands Muslims to conquer and subjugate the entire world. Islam denies liberty, equality & dignity. Islam values only fellow Muslims. Islam's 'common word' is submission: surrender to Islam. There are no common, shared values!
Reaffirming the need for all States to continue their national and international efforts to enhance dialogue and broaden understanding among civilizations, cultures, religions and beliefs, and emphasizing that States, regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, religious bodies and the media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance, respect for and freedom of religion and belief,
If you would understand Islam then start reading!
- Qur'an That link displays a page which gives you full access to all parts of the Noble Qur'an including the translator's commentary.
- Qur'an That link gives you access to the Compendium of Islamic Texts which displays three parallel translations of the Qur'an. Use the links in the left side bar to access other Surahs.
- Qur'an That link gives you access to a search engine displaying results from ten parallel translations. Links at the bottom of the page let you change verses or return to the search engine.
- Hadith That link gives you access to the Compendium of Islamic Texts. Use the links in its left sidebar to access other books in Sahih Bukhari or Muslim, Abu Dawud & Malik's Muwatta.
- Tafsir Qtafsir has a search engine so that you can search by topic, phrase, clause or Surah:Ayeh numbers. It displays results from Ibn Kathir's Tafsir.
- Reliance of the Traveller: Shariah from the Shafi'ite school of fiqh. Scribid displays a scanned image, with a search engine so that you can locate text and reference numbers therein contained. It is divided into Books A–V. Book O, which treats of Justice, contains the law relevant to Jihad & Dhimmitude which I have quoted.
Welcoming all international and regional initiatives aimed at promoting cross-cultural and interfaith harmony, including the international dialogue on interfaith cooperation, and the World Conference on Dialogue, held in Madrid from 16 to 18 July 2008, and their valuable efforts towards the promotion of a culture of peace and dialogue at all levels
King Abdullah's Madrid conference was not about dialogue, like all Muslim deceptions, it was about monologue: Embrace Islam and you will be safe. I revealed details in several blog posts, listed below. At that conference, the King demanded the same legislation demanded by this resolution.
Expressions of concern:
Expresses deep concern at the negative stereotyping of religions and manifestations of intolerance and discrimination in matters of religion or belief still evident in the world;
They are only concerned about revelation of the truth about Islam. Islam's canon of scripture exudes intolerance & negative stereotyping. The UN does not give a damn about that.
3. Strongly deplores all acts of psychological and physical violence and assaults, and incitement thereto, against persons on the basis of their religion or belief, and such acts directed against their businesses, properties, cultural centres and places of worship, as well as targeting of holy sites and religious symbols of all religions;
Then why don't they condemn the Qur'an, which sanctifies & mandates genocidal conquest & casting terror?
4. Expresses deep concern at the programmes and agendas pursued by extremist organizations and groups aimed at creating and perpetuating stereotypes about certain religions, in particular when condoned by Governments;
Make no mistake; they are bitching about a few European (and one American) political parties with anti-Jihad platforms. They are bitching about UAC, Act for America, CVF and similar organizations which seek to warn us about the existential threat posed by Islam's genocidal agenda of conquest.
5. Notes with deep concern the intensification of the overall campaign of defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, including the ethnic and religious profiling of Muslim minorities in the aftermath of the tragic events of 11 September 2001;
But they don't give a damn about Allah's intolerance, denigration of Jews & Christians or declaration of perpetual war. Those matters concern them not at all because the UN shares that agenda.
6. Recognizes that, in the context of the fight against terrorism, defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, become aggravating factors that contribute to the denial of fundamental rights and freedoms of members of target groups, as well as their economic and social exclusion;
There is no end to the hypocrisy practiced by Islam and its pawn, the UN.
7. Expresses deep concern in this respect that Islam is frequently and wrongly associated with human rights violations and terrorism;
- Islam is frequently and wrongly associated with human rights violations and terrorism;
This G'd lie comes from the lips of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in a 2005 report and is frequently repeated.
- Islam is wrongly associated with human rights violations.
- Is there a right to live unmolested?
- And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allah Alone [in the whole of the world ]. …[8:39]
- Fight against those who (1) believe not in Allah, (2) nor in the Last Day, (3) nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger (4) and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islam) among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. [9:29\
When a child or a woman is taken captive, they become slaves by the fact of capture, and the woman's previous marriage is immediately annulled. [Reliance O9.13]
When an adult male is taken captive, the caliph (def: o25) considers the interests (O: of Islam and the Muslims) and decides between the prisoner's death, slavery, release without paying anything, or ransoming himself in exchange for money or for a Muslim captive held by the enemy. [Reliance O9.14]
- Is there a right to live unmolested?
- Islam is wrongly associated with terrorism.
- We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve [3:151]
- I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and smite over all their fingers and toes." [8:12]
- Allah brought them down from their forts and cast terror into their hearts, (so that) a group (of them) you killed, and a group (of them) you made captives. [33:26]
- But Allah's (Torment) reached them from a place whereof they expected it not, and He cast terror into their hearts, [59:2.]
- Verily, you (believers in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism) are more awful as a fear in their (Jews of Bani An-Nadir) breasts than Allah. [59:13.]
- Allah made me victorious by awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month's journey.[Bukhari 1.7.331]
- "I have been sent with the shortest expressions bearing the widest meanings, and I have been made victorious with terror (cast in the hearts of the enemy) [Bukhari 4.52.220]
Islam and its Dhimmis at the UN have no respect for truth. They lie; they conceal material facts, and they seek to prevent us from exposing their lies.
Demands Action:
8. Reiterates the commitment of all States to the implementation, in an integrated manner, of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which was adopted without a vote by the General Assembly on 8 September 2006[12] and reaffirmed by the Assembly in its resolution 62/272 of 5 September 2008, and which clearly confirms, inter alia, that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, stressing the need to reinforce the international community's commitment to promote a culture of peace, justice and human development, ethnic, national and religious tolerance, and respect for all religions, religious values, beliefs or cultures and prevent the defamation of religions;
- terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion
Why the Hell not? Who associated Islam with terrorism? What did Allah say about it? What did Moe say about it? How was Moe made victorious?
- promote a culture
- of peace
- justice and human development
- religious tolerance
- respect for all religions, religious values, beliefs or cultures
Hypocrisy is like a dead carp on the riverbank under a full moon: it stinks and it shines. Am I the only one who can smell it? Am I the only one who can see it ? The stated objectives can only be achieved by eliminating Islam from the earth because Islam is inimical to all of them.
9. Deplores the use of the print, audio-visual and electronic media, including the Internet, and any other means to incite acts of violence, xenophobia or related intolerance and discrimination against any religion, as well as targeting of religious symbols;
Every time Muslims gather in the Mosque to pray, they recite Surah Al-Fatihah including:.
- 1:6. Guide us to the Straight Way1:7. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians).
- But, help us to avoid the path of those whom Allah is angry with, whose intentions are corrupt, who know the truth, yet deviate from it. Also, help us avoid the path of those who were led astray, who lost the true knowledge and, as a result, are wandering in misguidance, unable to find the correct path. Allah asserted that the two paths He described here are both misguided when He repeated the negation `not'. These two paths are the paths of the Christians and Jews, a fact that the believer should beware of so that he avoids them. The path of the believers is knowledge of the truth and abiding by it. In comparison, the Jews abandoned practicing the religion, while the Christians lost the true knowledge. This is why `anger' descended upon the Jews, while being described as `led astray' is more appropriate of the Christians. Those who know, but avoid implementing the truth, deserve the anger, unlike those who are ignorant. The Christians want to seek the true knowledge, but are unable to find it because they did not seek it from its proper resources.This is why they were led astray. We should also mention that both the Christians and the Jews have earned the anger and are led astray, but the anger is one of the attributes more particular of the Jews. Allah said about the Jews, (Those (Jews) who incurred the curse of Allah and His wrath) (5:60).The attribute that the Christians deserve most is that of being led astray, just as Allah said about them, (Who went astray before and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the right path) (5:77). [The Faithful ask for and abide by Guidance]
10. Emphasizes that, as stipulated in international human rights law, everyone has the right to hold opinions without interference, and has the right to freedom of expression, the exercise of which carries with it special duties and responsibilities and may therefore be subject to limitations as are provided for by law and are necessary for respect of the rights or reputations of others, protection of national security or of public order, public health or morals;
Who ordained the right not to be found out & exposed and where is it codified? We reveal that which is contained in Islam's canon of scripture, tradition & jurisprudence.
- Moe was guilty of subornation of murder: he had his goons murder harmless critics who only recited poetry revealing his evil nature. See http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/Habira50705p2.htm for more.
- Moe was a pederast who married the six year old daughter of his best friend, consummating the marriage three years later.
- Moe was guilty of genocide. He had prisoners of war and their adolescent sons decapitated.
- Moe was guilty of rape. After murdering the chieftain of a local Jewish settlement, he added his widow to his harem.
But we must not speak or write of such matters; it impugnes Moe's reputation as the greatest and best of men and offends Muslims.
Islam's intent; its Hellbent dedication to conquering & subjugating the entire world is a matter of national security. If we can not discuss Islam, its doctrines and practices, we can not defend ourselves effectively. That is the whole idea; to disarm us and leave us defenseless before Islam's casting of terror.
11. Reaffirms that general recommendation XV (42) of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination,[13] in which the Committee stipulated that the prohibition of the dissemination of all ideas based upon racial superiority or hatred is compatible with freedom of opinion and expression, is equally applicable to the question of incitement to religious hatred;
They conflate objecting to being terrorized, conquered, enslaved & raped with racism. They poison our language with deception. The Qur'an is incitement to war as well as hatred, yet there is no mention of it in the resolutions seeking to outlaw criticism of Islam. Their hypocrisy stinks and shines like a dead carp under a full moon.
12. Welcomes the work undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression in accordance with their mandates defined by the Human Rights Council in its resolutions 7/34 and 7/36 of 28 March 2008;[14]
The referenced resolution contains the same snake feces as and is a model for the present resolution. Details are contained in one of the blog posts in the list below.
13. Strongly condemns all manifestations and acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance against national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and migrants and the stereotypes often applied to them, including on the basis of religion or belief, and urges all States to apply and, where applicable, reinforce existing laws when such xenophobic or intolerant acts, manifestations or expressions occur, in order to eradicate impunity for those who commit xenophobic and racist acts;
Like they condemn the oppression of Copts in Egypt and the genocide in Darfur; like they punish the guilty in those cases? Yeah, right.
14. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to enact the necessary legislation to prohibit the advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and encourages States, in their follow-up to the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance,7 to include aspects relating to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in their national plans of action and, in this context, to take forms of multiple discrimination against minorities fully into account;
- obligation of all States to enact the necessary legislation to prohibit the advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence
What document contains religious hatred & imperative incitement to violence equal to that in the Qur'an, as previously cited above? Allah command perpetual war against Jews & Christians in 9:29 and curses them in 9:30. Allah commands warfare against Kuffar, local first, then those at a greater distance in 9:123. Moe declared that he was ordered to fight the people until they embrace Islam. He declared open season on us. Who gives a damn? Certainly not the UN. If they gave a damn, they'd be resolving to eliminate Moe's Murder Cult from the face of the earth. Instead, they seek to disarm us so that we can not defend against it.
The preaching & propagation of Islam: Allah's demonic mandate to conquer and subjugate the entire world through genocide & casting terror is what should be prohibited by law. Instead, they demand that it be shielded from exposure.
15. Invites all States to put into practice the provisions of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief;3
16. Urges all States to provide, within their respective legal and constitutional systems, adequate protection against acts of hatred, discrimination, intimidation and coercion resulting from defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, to take all possible measures to promote tolerance and respect for all religions and beliefs and the understanding of their value systems and to complement legal systems with intellectual and moral strategies to combat religious hatred and intolerance;
There is only one intellectual & moral strategy to combat religious hatred, intolerance & violence: exposing Muslims to the awful truth about Allah & his Messenger; their demonic commands & conduct; so that in shame and embarrassment the Muslims will apostatize, curse Islam and convert to a more beneficent religion.
17. Also urges all States to ensure that all public officials, including members of law enforcement bodies, the military, civil servants and educators, in the course of their official duties, respect people regardless of their different religions and beliefs and do not discriminate against persons on the grounds of their religion or belief, and that any necessary and appropriate education or training is provided;
18. Underscores the need to combat defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, by strategizing and harmonizing actions at the local, national, regional and international levels through education and awareness-raising, and urges all States to ensure equal access to education for all, in law and in practice, including access to free primary education for all children, both girls and boys, and access for adults to lifelong learning and education based on respect for human rights, diversity and tolerance, without discrimination of any kind, and to refrain from any legal or other measures leading to racial segregation in access to schooling;
They exchange indoctrination for education; outlawing genuine education, which would expose students to Islam's damnable doctrines which are enshrined in the Qur'an, exemplified in Moe's Sunnah & codified in Shariah.
19. Calls upon all States to exert the utmost efforts, in accordance with their national legislation and in conformity with international human rights and humanitarian law, to ensure that religious places, sites, shrines and symbols are fully respected and protected, and to take additional measures in cases where they are vulnerable to desecration or destruction;
Reliance O11.10.5 stipulates that a Dhimmi's treaty of protection is abrogated, and he may be killed if he:
mentions something impermissible about Allah, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), or Islam.
This resolution seeks to impose Islam's blasphemy law upon us, criminalizing any and all criticism of Islam.
20. Calls upon the international community to foster a global Dialogue to promote a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and diversity of religion and belief, and urges States, non-governmental organizations, religious leaders and bodies and the print and electronic media to support and foster such a Dialogue;
Only monologue is possible with Islam; it takes, it does not give. Moe said "Embrace Islam and you will be safe." Moe said "Peace be upon him who follows the guidance." If you do not embrace Islam; if you do not follow the Qur'an you will be attacked by Muslims! Their 'common word' is a demand for surrender and submission, not an offer of Dialogue. There is no common ground beyond monotheism.
Moe sent an extortion letter to the Jews at the Khaibar Oasis. He subsequently invaded them. Those who have intelligence and are willing to read can learn from history. The rest are doomed to repeat it.
21. Affirms that the Human Rights Council shall promote universal respect for all religious and cultural values and address instances of intolerance, discrimination and incitement of hatred against members of any community or adherents of any religion, as well as the means to consolidate international efforts in order to combat impunity for such deplorable acts;
Jihad, holy fighting in Allah's cause, is a religious value; the highest value in Islam.
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) stated in one hadith, "The head of its matter is Islam and its pillar is the Salah and its highest peak is the Jihad."
Genocide is a religious value, essential to earning admission to Paradise.
8:67. It is not for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war (and free them with ransom) until he had made a great slaughter (among his enemies) in the land. You desire the good of this world (i.e. the money of ransom for freeing the captives), but Allah desires (for you) the Hereafter. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
Allah knew that Moe was after booty & ransom and plainly stated that fact "You desire the good of this world". But Allah desired to get Moe into Paradise, "Allah desires (for you) the Hereafter" and set making a great slaughter as a prerequisite: "until he had made a great slaughter".
Religious values must be respected. The HRC shall promote universal respect for all religious values.
Related blog posts.
- United Nations Ban Criticism of Islam
- UN Resolutions Revisited: Defamation of Religions
- U.N. Bans Criticism of Islam: Pretext
- U.N. Interfaith Dialogue Conference
- Abdullah: On the Level or Sneaky Devil?
- Monologue: Prince Saud Al Faisal Spills the Beans
- Culture of Peace Conference
- You've Been Mooned!
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 1
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 2
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 3
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 4
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 5
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 6
- Durban II: Egregious Arrogance Part 7
- Tolerance
- Violence is Alien to Islam
- Extremism is Integral to Islam
- Terrorists Don't Speak for Islam
- 9/11 Violated Islamic Law
- Islam Forbids Violence
- Spread by the Sword
- Moe's Legacy of Violence
- "Peace" They Say When There Is No Peace
- The Devil is in the Details
- Islamic Antagonism to Christianity
- Islam: Not Agaisnt Us?
- Love Your Neighbor or Fight your Neighbor?
- Fight Them!
- A Common Word Between Us and You: Deception!
- A Common Word: Gone Astray?
- Praise God for Understanding!
- A Common Word: Islamic Extortion Scheme
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The Ohio K of C Charity Campaign will kick off February 18th and will conclude with the drawings at the Annual Ohio K of C meeting. Just take a look at the cash prizes. There are more than ever .... 25 prizes totaling $108,000. Top prize is $49,680 payable $414.00 per month for 10 years. The commission/rebates available for Council #1362 are the most they've ever been. Our council's basic share of the $5.00 ticket is $2.40, but we can receive an additional $0.50 to $0.80 per ticket by meeting or exceeding our council's first and final turn-in quotas. The Charity Campaign is one of our council's key fund raisers which provides funding for so many of our charities programs. It also provides funding for so many of our Ohio K of C charities programs including the high school scholarship program. Five Tickets are only $25.00, and you could win almost $50,000!
Last year we realized nearly $2,000.00 profit for our council. If everyone does their part, we will improve that figure substantially, which is our goal. If each member purchases or sells 5 tickets we will exceed that goal. To meet this quota we need to sell and turn in 2050 tickets for the entire campaign which ends May 13, 2017. We need to sell and turn in at least 1025 tickets for our first turn in which is Saturday, April 15th. If we do not meet this quota we are eliminated from making any bonus. We really need your help to get your tickets sold and turned in by April 15th. Our final turn-in will be on Thursday, May 4th or May 8th meeting night. If we make our final quota of 2050 tickets for the entire campaign we will receive an additional $0.50 to $0.70 per ticket.
To encourage an early turn-in your council will be hosting a special "TURN-IN PARTY" THURSDAY, APRIL 6th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. This party is open for members, wives or other guests. Sandwiches & fries will be provided if you turn in or have turned in money and stubs for at least 5 Charities tickets on or by that time. If a member turns in money for 7 tickets, his spouse also eats free. Sandwiches & Fries for your spouse, guests or others not reaching the quota of 5 or 7 tickets by that date will be $4.00 per person.
Sell 100 tickets or more during the campaign and you'll receive $0.50 for each ticket you sell plus dues paid for 1 year. Sell 50-99 tickets and you'll receive $0.25 for each ticket you sell plus your dues for 1 year.
You can turn in your money and tickets at any membership meeting or any Thursday evening at the K of C hall before 9:00 PM., or Mail them to: Charity Tickets, PO Box 182, Delphos, OH 45833, OR, tickets and money can also be turned in at Pittsenbarger Supply on Canal St during normal business hours. Please turn in any last minute ticket sales to Bernie Fiedler, who can be reached at 419-605-2345.
The state drawing will be held Saturday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m. Additional tickets can be obtained at the K of C hall on Thursday evenings, or at the K of C business meetings (2nd Monday of each mouth), or by contacting chairman: Bernie Fiedler. Thanks.
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Regulations that limit urban development reduce the potential for income mobility and rising standards of living over time. The proliferation of land-use regulations over the past decades has coincided with lower economic growth and the systemic problem of a housing affordability crisis. Land-use policy reform presents huge opportunities to reverse this stagnation.
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Imagine you're asleep, and Victoria Jaiani,
Fabrice Calmels, Anastacia Holden, and the rest of the Joffrey dancers
are weaving leaps and turns through the corners of your mind. As you
wake, you find yourself in a foreign place with people you may or may
not now, and you feel as though you're flying, falling, or walking on
air.Sound like a dream? Good, because it is one. Tonight was opening night of Joffrey Ballet's Rising Stars,
the final performance of the company's season. A unique arrangement of
diverse choreography, the show was a journey through dreams, reality,
the human mind, and pieces of a past recreated to live another day in
the mind of the dreamer.
The dream men were wearing what I would like to officially name
Cloudpants (see photo), or fluffy light blue pants that look like clouds. I hated
them at first, but they grew on me as I couldn't imagine the dream men
wearing anything other than the Cloudpants. The best part? At the very
end, Holden gets lifted up to stand on a dream man's shoulders and falls
backwards as the lights go out. Isn't that how all the good dreams end?
The third piece, Bells (world premiere), was choreographed by Russian
choreographer Yuri Possokhov. In the opening video Possokhov described
his piece as a blast from the past (well, not in so many words) in which
old memories get dredged up to live another day in the mind of the
dreamer. Quite a bit of sorrow and troubles for one piece, but Possokhov
said himself that he is Russian and is always digging up the past,
unlike us good ol' Americans who are always looking to the future.
A fantastic end to the season! So, so, so looking forward to what
Joffrey will bring to the table next year with Don Quixote, On
the Threshold, and Spring Desire. Guess we'll just have to
dream about it...
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Whether it is a mild stomach ache, sharp pain or stomach cramps, abdominal pain has numerous causes! These include: Indigestion, Constipation, Stomach flu, Menstrual cramps, Food poisoning, Food allergies, Gas, Lactose intolerance, Ulcers, Any Suggestions here?
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Abdominal pain can have many causes, and some can be life-threatening. chest, or shoulder pain; rigid (hard) and tender abdomen; not able to have a bowel
My stomach always seems to growl when it is totally quiet and it's so embarrassing! The noise is actually caused by fluid moving through your digestive system. Source:http://answers.ask.com/Health/Diseases/what_causes_stomach_growling
Stomach cramps can be caused by diarrhea, a viral infection, irritable bowel syndrome, being lactose intolerant, food poisoning and your menstrual cycle. Source:http://answers.ask.com/Health/Diseases/what_causes_stomach_cramps
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CHICAGO – Erik Spoelstra didn't plan on keeping Hassan Whiteside and Dion Waiters on the bench for the entire fourth quarter Sunday, but when the group he had on the floor started pulling away from the Bulls the Heat coach figured why change.
Goran Dragic and four reserves – Tyler Johnson, James Johnson, Wayne Ellington and Kelly Olynyk – played the entire fourth quarter (plus the final 1:34 of the third quarter) and sparked the Heat's 100-93 victory over the lowly Bulls. The Heat (10-9) outscored Chicago, 29-23, after the Bulls (3-15) pulled within one with 8:32 to play for the 100-93 win.
"We were looking for some kind of energy, some kind of separation," Spoelstra said. "We understood that it was going to be a 48-minute game. And they played some inspiring basketball, not only in the fourth quarter but in that second quarter, that was what really changed the momentum of the game and got us back into it."
Whiteside started the game after missing Saturday's practice because of lingering soreness in his left knee, which was injured in the season opener. And although he and Spoelstra said the injury was not a factor, Whiteside played just 21:19 and was not on the court for the final 16:15, sitting on the bench with heat applied to his knee.
"I was just keeping it warm so if coach needs me I'm ready," Whiteside said. "I'm fine if I put my jersey on. I basically came to the conclusion that I can play. That day of rest (Saturday) really helped me."
The surprise was seeing Waiters sitting with Whiteside for the entire period. The Heat's best clutch shooter had a rough day, scoring seven points and making just two of his 10 shots, but he has had slow starts before and then carried the Heat down the stretch. Waiters came out with 1:34 to remaining in the third quarter and did not return.
"I'm a competitor I want to be out there," Waiters said. "We got the win. I'm proud of the guys that went out there who finished the game off.
"Any given night it can be anybody. Games like that you want to go out there but sometimes you just have to roll with the punches."
Dragic led the Heat with 24 points followed by Ellington's 19 and James Johnson's 15. Tyler Johnson and Olynyk chipped in with 10 each.
The way the Heat started – a franchise low seven points in the first quarter on 2-of-19 shooting – Spoelstra was ready to stick with anything that was working, no matter who was on the floor.
"I was ready to put anybody back in, but that team was playing well," he said. "I wasn't going to change it up. It was the most consistent basketball we played all game. There's nothing personal with anybody in this locker room. It's about getting the job done. It's different guys on different nights. Guys have an understanding of what that's all about."
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i have a Robinson Willey firecharm balanced flue gas fire.
If we have it on the highest setting for over an hour it is very hard to turn the control knob to a different heat setting or to off position.
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Man Overjoyed When The Puppy He Thought Was Lost At Sea Returns
A new video captures the beautiful moment a man is reunited with his lost friend.
Alfonse Attard, a 75-year-old fisherman, was in his boat off the coast of Victoria, Australia, when the boat capsized and sent him and his puppy, Jack, into the waters.
When a neighboring fishing boat came for Attard and brought him safely to shore, Attard insisted that they search the waters for Jack.
Thankfully, some volunteers were happy to search the water for the missing dog. And when they turned over Attard's capsized boat, they discovered Jack hiding in the front nose.
When rescuers approached dry land with a furry and wet bundle, the man jumped for joy on the dock as the boat pulled up.
The video, uploaded to Facebook on January 6, captures the moment the man takes Jack into his arms and cradles him closely, with tears in his eyes.
"How do you feel?" the person holding the camera asks him.
"He'll be alright, he'll be alright," he says.
He's probably not just talking about Jack.
"If the news were all about happiness ... like this one above," one person observed on Facebook, "the world would be in a much better place."
If you're ready to add a loving and furry family member to your home, check out Adopt-a-Pet.com.
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LuckyMe decamps to Cabaret Voltaire for the Festival
- David Pollock
- 6 August 2010
This article is from 2010
David Pollock talks to the Glasgow-based record label/art collective
This has been the most important year yet in the evolution of Scottish electronic label LuckyMe, and this third annual Edinburgh Festival event featuring their friends, collaborators and signees should be the perfect showcase for local supporters and new fans in waiting to see what they've been up to. It'll go some way to beat their party of the year, though.
'We had our own stage at [Barcelona's] Sonar festival,' says the label's boss Dominic Flannigan, 'a real prime-time spot at the climax of the festival, playing to a crowd of between eight and ten thousand people. It was a nice validator of everything we've been working towards, that we can all do an event together and play music which spans lots of genres and lots of sensibilities, but that it all has the innovative and fun character of LuckyMe.'
LuckyMe has been around in one form or another for eight years, its first incarnation being a hip hop night at Stereo in Glasgow run by Flannigan (an Edinburgh native who was at Art School in the west at the time), Ross Birchard (now better known as Warp Records artist Hudson Mohawke), Martin Flyn and Mike Slott. Influenced by 'electronic music, forward-thinking rock music and the osmosis of Glasgow', LuckyMe would broaden out into an Art School-affiliated group of musicians, producers, DJs and artists interested in releasing records, promoting parties and art-directing for the music and fashion industries.
'The original idea of LuckyMe was as a DIY collective from Scotland,' says Flannigan, 'that could become a leader in a couple of industries which are normally very London-centric. We looked at things like Seattle's rock scene, for example, in that we wanted to make something out of strength in numbers.' In the years since things have gone from strength to strength for LuckyMe, now clearly defined as a record label, with releases earlier this year by leftfield guitar outfit American Men and New York producer Machinedrum adding to a catalogue which also includes EPs by Hudson Mohawke, Mike Slott and Nadsroic.
Hudson Mohawke and American Men will be two of the main attractions here, as well as the label's The Blessings (Flannigan and Flyn's joint alias), Éclair Fifi and Dema. That's not all: for a mere fiver, Edinburgh's Festival crowd will also be treated to Jackmaster (Glasgow's Jack Revill, one of the men behind Scotland's other clubbing success of the last few years Numbers), Glasgow grime artist Taz Buckfaster, visuals from Flannigan and Konx-om-Pax, and more.
Now living back home in Edinburgh, Flannigan waxes lyrical about the city's club scene past and present, and about the studio LuckyMe have on the north-west of the city. He feels that the city is 'there for the taking' for a new night that might wish to rise and follow in the footsteps of classic Edinburgh clubs gone by, 'but maybe it's a generational thing, maybe people think of Cabaret Voltaire the way I used to think of the Venue.
'But I don't know, I heard Kode9 [Scottish founder of seminal London dubstep label Hyperdub] on a radio show in New York a few months back saying he thought Pure at the Venue was the greatest club he ever played. I feel privileged to have been a part of that.' Although he stressed the international nature of their business, it's a city lineage to which Flannigan's label deservedly belongs.
LuckyMe, Cabaret Voltaire, 220 6176, Fri 13 Aug, 11pm–5am, £5.


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For first-time homebuyers, the down payment is often the largest obstacle. A standard 20% down payment is simply unachievable for many young families just starting out in their careers. The housing crisis shut many of these homebuyers out of the market, as low-down-payment loans became as hard to find as the Loch Ness monster – occasional rumored sightings, but no proof of existence.
Eventually the market loosened to accept higher-risk mortgages, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reintroduced 3% down payment loans. Shortly thereafter, 1% loans became available through such programs as Freddie Mac's "Home Possible Advantage" program. With a Home Possible Advantage loan, a lender could effectively change a 3% loan program to a 1% loan program by providing the 2% difference as a gift.
Despite significant demand for 1% down loans, Freddie Mac has discontinued the 1% program effective for mortgages with settlement dates on November 1, 2017 and beyond. Some lenders were distorting the program through the use of "premium pricing" – essentially a means for the lender to give the appearance of a 2% gift but actually recoup those costs through higher interest rates or fees.
Freddie Mac still allows down payment contributions to come from certain sources, including gifts from relatives – they just can't come from the lender unless the homebuyer has already contributed at least 3% through their own efforts.
While Freddie Mac may have bowed out of the market, low-down-payment options still exist. Fannie Mae continues to offer low-down-payment loans with similar programs, since they had already outlawed the practice of premium pricing. Other options include:
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans – FHA loans offer down payments as low as 3.5% and are a decent option for buyers that have lesser credit scores (although if your credit score is too low, you may not receive the 3.5% down payment option). You can check your credit score and read your credit report for free within minutes using Credit Manager by MoneyTips. Lower rates are available because FHA loans come with two levels of insurance – a premium that is paid upfront and that can be financed into the mortgage loan, and monthly premiums that are analogous to private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Veteran's Administration (VA) Loans – If you have a suitable military background, consider a VA loan. Active duty service members, along with qualified veterans and some National Guard and Reserve members, can acquire mortgage funding with no down payment required. There is no mortgage insurance, as the loan is backed by the Veterans Administration. Navy Federal Credit Union also offers no-down-payment financing to their qualified members, in a similar fashion to the VA loans.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Loans – Don't be fooled by the name; these loans aren't strictly for agriculture. USDA loans are designed to promote homeownership in more rural communities, and the definition of rural is fairly loose. As with the VA loans, there are two levels of protection for the lender – a 1% guarantee fee that is assessed upfront and may be incorporated into the loan amount, and an annual fee of 0.35% of the balance of the loan.
Each of the loans above has credit score limits, along with other qualifications and restrictions that may apply. Check into the details of each program to see if any of them are a proper fit for you.
You may have fewer options for a low-down-payment loan than before, but that doesn't mean that a low-down-payment loan is out of your reach. Check your qualifications against the programs listed above – but whether you qualify or not, consider if you would be better off simply waiting until you have saved up a larger down payment fund and/or improved your credit score to qualify for a better offer. The amount of money that you can save over the life of the loan may make it worth the wait.
MoneyTips is happy to help you get free mortgage and refinance quotes from top lenders.
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Brown's Mart supports the development of Northern Territory based artists and the work they create through the provision of professional services, programs and resources.
A summary of Brown's Mart's Theatre Programs can be found here
Artists wishing to develop or have their work presented through Brown's Mart need to have a clear vision for their work. This includes being able to demonstrate: WHY they want to create the work; WHO the work is being created for: and how the work is RELEVANT to a contemporary audience.
Brown's Mart provides advocacy and career support for artists living and working in the Top End of the Northern Territory, including relevant and engaging professional development, advice on funding opportunities and support in attending national and international forums and conferences.
The organisation works collaboratively with other arts organisations locally, nationally and internationally to deliver high quality engaging theatre.
The Brown's Mart office has two work spaces dedicated for theatre artists to use as "Hot Desks." These Hot Desks include access to phone, internet, computers and printers and are available upon request.
For information about opportunities for theatre artists join the Brown's Mart artists' distribution list by contacting the Brown's Mart Artistic Director by Email: firstname.lastname@example.com, and by joining the Theatre Network Darwin Facebook group
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Everyone can find something to be thankful for during the holiday season. For some, it's the comfort of family and friends; for others, it's the chance to eat clean, healthy food every day. For girlfriends and wives across the world, it's a chance to be grateful for the opportunity to improve the wardrobe of their sloppily dressed counterpart, and to do so under the guise of harmless present gifting.
We all know what it's like showing up at a Christmas party. It's no runway show, but secretly everyone is trying to one-up everyone else. If you've really taken the time to put together a great outfit, only to find on the way out the door that your dude didn't, it can be incredibly annoying. Thankfully, this worst-case scenario is very avoidable. If you put in some time thinking carefully about the best ways to improve your man's outfit, he'll not only look better when you hit the town, but he'll be grateful to you for making him more presentable.
Here are some of the things you should consider when dressing up your dude for the holidays (and if you're looking for a way to shop on the cheap, consider websites like RetailMeNot, which offer thousands of coupons, redeemable both online and in person at most stores).
Often, the clothes people wear are a reflection of who they are or who they would like to be. People who wear really drab clothes tend to be, well, drab. If someone likes to wear really bright colors, it's more likely that their personality is also bright, showy, or otherwise exciting.
Think about who your dude really is. Is he low key or is he the loudest one in the room? It's important—as with any person—for them to wear clothes that make them feel comfortable. If your guy isn't incredibly social, but he shows up at a holiday party wearing a brightly colored jacket, people are going to talk to him. Don't put him in an uncomfortable situation by making a bad sartorial choice. On the flip side, if he does have a loud personality, don't be afraid to push things a little bit when shopping. Holiday parties are great time for ugly Christmas sweaters for men to come out of the closet, and your dude will be grateful when you present him with a funny and comfortable party-ready item.
There are few things more annoying or unappealing than a poor fitting article of clothing. When most people shop, they're looking at price tags, thinking about the material of an item (which, granted, is very important), but fit seems to slip into the back of their minds. If your dude usually wears a large, don't just assume that all large shirts are going to fit him exactly the same. They won't.
Every guy has multiple items in their closet that he wishes he could wear, but just can't reconcile the small issues of fit that keep it from becoming a staple. If you're headed to a themed party, don't send him off with something that's too baggy or too tight, as these factors are also linked to how he feels about himself on a given night.
Details push an otherwise standard outfit into something that makes everyone's head turn. For example, if your dude is going to wear a blazer or a suit, add a pocket square. That little touch of flair, despite being so much smaller than the rest of the outfit, will probably be what people remember the most about his outfit.
When women accessorize an outfit, they have a little more leeway to be extravagant and bold. Subtlety, while preferred by some, is not necessary. For most men (not all), subtlety is the way to go. Without breaking the bank, think about rings, small chains, or what kind of collar pins, tie bars, or surgeon's buttons would work with well with his outfit. It's going to leave him standing out from the crowd, proud of his accouterments, and happy with you for making him feel so confident.
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We often say that reading a pet food label shouldn't be rocket science even though it seems that you need a Ph.D. to figure out what is in your pet's food. Pet food labels are long and confusing to most people, yet, it is very important to be able to understand exactly what is in your pet's food so that you can make sure they are getting the best food possible. Unfortunately, there are many pet food ingredients that are "questionable", and offer little or no nutritional value - even worse, can potentially adversely impact your pet's health.
Dogs and Cats are Natural Meat Eaters
It is worth remembering that both dogs and cats are naturally meat eaters and their bodies were meant to process diets high in protein and fat. While dogs have adopted somewhat to a more varied diet, and thus are sometimes classified as more omnivorous, cats are obligate carnivores. In either case, protein and fat are the macronutrients of choice for most normally healthy pets.
Besides looking at the macronutrient content of the pet food, it is advisable to learn to spot the questionable ingredients that are in the food. The name of the food and its color and the pretty label picture alone are not reliable indicators of what is actually in the food.
Fortunately, the pet food industry has evolved and higher quality brands have become more readily available. We can now find all sorts of good and healthy things in our pet's food like, whole proteins, high quality fats, and carbohydrates like canola oil or sweet potatoes, vitamins and various herbs such as rosemary or sage that act as anti-inflammatories.
But there is still a long list of questionable ingredients that are added to some pet foods.
Here are some of the preservatives and coloring agents that should be avoided:
- Ethoxyquin: a pesticide and has been linked to cancer.
- Propylene glycol: an ingredient found in anti-freeze.
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): both are suspected of being cancer causing agents.
- Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ ): a form of butane that is used to make varnish and resins.
- Red #3 or Red 40: red food dye to make the kibbles 'red' like meat. It has been linked to cancer in rats.
Feeding your pet any one of these over long periods of time, even if in the small amounts that are typical in pet food, can result in health problems for your pet down the road. One additional comment on ethoxyquin. It is a controversial ingredient because it has been reported to be used as a preservative in some 'meal' (e.g. fish meal) formulations that are used in some food recipes. Due to the current regulations, the ethoxyquin in meals need not be reported on the label (and in some cases, the pet food manufacturer might not even know for sure if it is in the meal that they purchase from their suppliers).
The SmartFeeder software is designed to alert you when these artificial chemical additives and other lower quality ingredients are included in the ingredient list of your pet's food. We make it easy to determine if there are better food choices for your pet so that you don't need that Ph.D. to figure it out yourself.


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I've often been asked about whether soy is good for women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS.) It seems the controversy remains strong. Opinions vary about soy, from the 'it is healthful' side to the other end of the spectrum. Yes, people have told me sternly, soy is poison for PCOS. When we remove the passion, what is the likely truth? And is there a middle ground? I think so. Let's take a look at some of the facts around PCOS and soy, so you can make a better-informed choice for yourself.
What Is Soy And How Is It Produced?
Soy is produced from soybeans, which are legumes. Soy can come as the natural bean, or in the form of soy protein, soy milk or soy fiber containing the fibrous parts of the beans. These latter three are each a processed form of soybean.
Now to…
Nutrients In Soy That Are Beneficial For PCOS
Soy offers a multitude of health benefits for PCOS.
High in protein, it is a low-cost source of amino acids. As women with PCOS need to maintain healthy protein consumption levels to aid craving avoidance and to moderate healthy blood sugar levels, soy is a helpful source. Particularly for vegans, vegetarians and those looking to reduce the inflammatory levels associated with highly processed red meat intake, this bean makes good sense.
Soy also contains polyunsaturated fat, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, thiamine, iron, calcium, and magnesium, which has been shown to be lower in women with PCOS. It also contains antioxidants such as isoflavones, phytic acid, and saponins, which help to address the dangerous higher levels of inflammation associated with PCOS.
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) stated, "the addition of soy protein to a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol may also help to reduce the risk of CHD [cardiovascular disease]". Plus, soy may help to improve bone health, reduce high blood pressure, ease symptoms of both menopause and hormonal imbalance, and boost vitality.
Importantly for PCOS patients, "Consumption of soy protein can favorably affect satiety [a feeling of fullness] and reduce excess body fat in obese… humans. Soy protein ingestion also improves insulin resistance, the hallmark of obesity and PCOS.
Other Benefits Of Soy For PCOS
- I cannot recall a woman with PCOS, who did not have some level of gut health involvement. And soy contains the fiber needed for optimal digestive function. Plus, fermentation of fiber by bacteria in the colon may lead to the formation of short chain fatty acids. Butyrate is one such product and has been shown to improve colon health, with the significant side benefit of a reduction in your risk of developing colon cancer.
- There is a link between soy protein and decreased cholesterol level.
- The bioactive proteins found in soy, such as lectin and lunasin, may have anti-cancer properties. As a result, wonderful for women with already increased risks of breast and endometrial cancer!
- The fat content in soy is mainly comprised of polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, at odds with our over-consumption of saturated fats.
- Phytic acid may help to reduce heavy metal toxicity. Heavy metals can increase inflammation and reduce insulin sensitivity. Therefore, soy has an important role to play in a syndrome in large part affected by these issues.
- Phytoestrogens, such as those in soy, have similar features to human estrogen. As PCOS patients have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, the finding that these plant estrogens may reduce the risk of breast cancer is noteworthy.
With these important reported health benefits, what about the negative soybean controversy?
As with any food, there is the possibility of allergy. This is no different with PCOS and soy. And this specific reaction aside, there are other possible cons, so let's take a look at these now…
The Potential Cons of Soy Consumption For PCOS
Phytic acid, as mentioned above, can absorb toxic metals. However, this metal-gathering trait of soy also encourages it to hone in on those metals we need for health. Absorption of zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium can be negatively affected. As magnesium has been previously found to be lower in PCOS patients, and with a deficiency of this important mineral potentially contributing to high blood pressure, constipation, stress, depression and pain, this is an important consideration.
Secondly, PCOS patients are often relatively 'estrogen dominant' as many lack regular ovulation and the accompanying rise in progesterone in the second half of their menstrual cycle. One small study showed FSH [follicle stimulating hormone] levels were significantly suppressed by daily ingested soy. Lowered absolute or relative levels of FSH are common in PCOS and can contribute to anovulation and the cysts, or immature follicles, that form part of the Rotterdam criteria for a PCOS diagnosis.
So, with the above pros and cons…
Should Women With PCOS Include Soy In Their Food Plan?
As stated by Jefferson, "For the most part, the studies conducted to date suggest that a diet containing lower levels of soy, e.g. 1-2 servings of soy/d, as part of a well-balanced diet should not pose harmful effects on the function of the ovary as it relates to ovulation."
There are many beneficial health reasons for women with PCOS to consume soy. I eat soy regularly. A reduction in high blood pressure, better insulin sensitivity, a reduced inflammation level and a lowered risk of breast cancer, just to mention a few pros. As a vegetarian, I also enjoy tofu and the crucial protein it brings me.
For those who choose not to drink dairy – my hand is up! – it is also a source of 'milk' for a soulful cup of tea.
However, I have spoken to some women who just don't feel well when they consume soy. If this is you, opt for other ways to increase the nutrients soy offers. Protein can be found in nuts, seeds, and eggs; magnesium through spinach and almonds; fiber from leafy greens, a variety of vegetables and other legumes.
If you do wish to include soy, how should you do so?
Guidelines For Including Soy In Your PCOS Diet
Firstly, enjoy it. There are a multitude of nutrient-rich food options, so be health conscious and aware that if you don't like one food type, there are others. I start with this because some people just plain don't like soy. It's true, I don't understand this, but there you go!
Secondly, eat it. Rather than consider a supplement, consume soy products. This way you ingest the full array of contained nutrients rather than a single, processed ingredient. It's wonderful thrown into a stir fry or mixed in a pumpkin and pine nut salad.
Thirdly, include soy no more than once per day as the research indicates it is only with higher intakes where a potential con could rear its ugly head.


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The Hall in NYC was filled with 200-300 people all in the industry ready and just as excited I was ! He came out and introduced the model for the day which is pop star Bebe Rexha ( she is fab and so funny ) !
He started out explaining how clients feel when they sit in his chair and why it was so important to leave a lasting impression - and when you love what you do it shows ..
As he continued with his application he displayed the products he was using and tricks and tips to go alongside with those products . Some I've seen and heard before and a lot I have not that I have taken back with me for my future clients !
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ALLIANCE, Ohio – Mount Union's softball team split an Ohio Athletic Conference doubleheader winning the first game 7-5 and dropping the second 13-11 Friday at 23rd Street Field.
With the split Mount Union goes to 9-13 overall and 2-4 in the OAC while Muskingum 17-5 and 3-3 in the conference.
Game one saw Hannah Reusser (Minerva) get the complete game win as she moves to 7-5 on the year as she gave up five runs, three of them earned, with five strikeouts and just six hits. Brittany Baitt (Painesville/Riverside) led the Raider offense as she went 4-for-4 with two runs batted in.
The Purple Raiders jumped on Muskingum starting pitcher Rachel Eberling (7-3) in the first as Baitt and Brooklyn Hellman (Canton/Jackson) came around to score on an Allie Goldy (Painesville/Riverside) double to put the Raiders up 2-0.
Muskingum took the lead with three runs in the top of the second off of two hits with two more fielders' choices. Mount Union battled back scoring two in the second to regain the lead at 4-3 when Maddie Pidgeon (Salem/West Branch) scored on Baitt's second hit of the game and Jenna Liles (Sterling/Norwayne) scored on a Hellman fielder's choice.
Mount added insurance runs in the third, fourth and sixth to gain a 7-3 edge. Muskingum mustered two runs in the seventh but Reusser's fifth strikeout ended the game.
After a scoreless first inning, Muskingum jumped on Mount Union starting pitcher Jordan Tull (1-5) (Brewster/Fairless) as they scored four runs in the second inning off of six hits. The Muskies added three more to extend their lead to 7-0 off five more hits.
The Raiders got on the board with four runs in the fourth inning off of Muskingum starting pitcher Hannah Duff (9-2). Goldy doubled to score Alex French (Rocky River/Magnificat) to get the inning started while Jordan Kramer (Mentor) singled home Pidgeon and Goldy. Baitt added her fifth hit of the day as she scored Kramer to end the scoring in the fourth.
Muskingum added four runs in the fifth off of a three run homerun from Haylea Debolt and a solo home run from Rachel Eberling to extend their lead to 11-4.
Cheyenne Miller (Salem/West Branch) hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth to cut the Raider deficit to 11-5.
Muskingum added two insurance runs in the sixth to make the score 13-5 when Mount Union attempted to mount the comeback.
With the bases loaded, Hellman and Morgan Riley (Charleroi, Pa./Charleroi) both walked to score runs and Baitt scored n a wild pitch to make the score 13-8. Miller ripped a double to score French and Hellman to make the score 13-10 heading to the seventh.
After Jenna Liles retired the side in the seventh, Pidgeon led off by getting hit by a pitch and eventually scored on a wild pitch to make the score 13-11. However, the comeback came up short as Baitt lined out to short.
Next up for the Raiders is a doubleheader matchup with OAC foe Ohio Northern on Sunday, April 8 with the first pitch coming at 1 p.m.


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coldroll replied to avantgreen's topic in Tiberian SunDo you have a copy of Windows 7? You could also dual boot windows 7 and windows 8 so you can play your old games without any problems.
Go into your Red alert 2 installation folder and open ra2.ini in a text editing program like notepad. Scroll down and you should find game speed. I think that's the only way to modify it in single player.
Interesting I did not know that!
new pre-cncnet5 Red Alert 1 Online Lobby
coldroll replied to FunkyFr3sh's topic in Red AlertWhen will portable Red Alert start using this?
Red Alert 2 soundfiles help
coldroll replied to coldroll's topic in Modding DiscussionThanks I think I found them!
Red Dawn (RA-1)
coldroll replied to Allen262's topic in Modding DiscussionI've noticed that whenever I try to change some the units spread in rules.ini
Red Alert 2 soundfiles help
coldroll posted a topic in Modding DiscussionI've been looking through the mix files in the Red Alert 2 files and can't seem to find the sound files for units where are they, and how do you access them?
Isn't there some way people could customize the game before they started it?
Reminds me of Counter strike players who hate any kind of change in a game, kills alot of great mods.
DOS interface mod for RA95I actually think the dos interface looks cool and represents the units better than the live action ones.
Besides those minor imbalances Red Alert 2 still had much better balancing than Red Alert but let me be clear Red Alert 1 is my favorite C&C.
Why? Because RA2 did that? Don't judge a game on the ideas and features of its successors. This is RA1. I'm not judging the game I'm simply suggesting ideas to make an old classic more balanced and interesting. Also what else would you do to give players an incentive to use the spy more in multiplayer? Also in my post about Red Alert 2 I did forget that the rocketeers and prism tanks were unbalanced.
Adding music to Red Alert 1?
coldroll replied to coldroll's topic in Modding DiscussionThanks for your help but I figured out how to add music to other mix files myself even though you don't have to.
RA1 "Establishing Battlefield Control"That dos installer is really cool! I wonder if it is possible for modders to get it to work with newer source ports of Red Alert?
The op actually brings a valid point I find the original Red Alert to be severely unbalanced towards the allies, now don't get me wrong I love Red Alert 1 more than Red Alert 2 but Red Alert 2 is a more balanced game. I think it would be really cool to add new features to this old game and make it somewhat more modern. Such as giving the Allies air support, making vehicles kill infantry faster, giving spies and thieves to the Soviets too. Giving the sam site to the allies and trading it for the AA gun for the soviets would also help make the game more balanced for the Allies. The medium tank for the allies could also be slightly stronger then it already is to give the Allies a chance against mammoth tank rushes and heavy tanks. I don't know if this possible but maybe spies could shutdown power to bases if they infiltrate a power plant.


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The mining industry has let itself down with its tardy response to taking care of the environment. In most cases mining companies do what they have to in terms of environmental regulations but this has largely been a reactionary response rather than a proactive process. It is little wonder that environmental groups seem to have the upper hand in the increasingly important debate about preserving and enhancing the environment as not only has the mining industry been on the back foot, but it has also been poor in promoting what it is doing.
Community awareness about the environment is increasing on a global level not only in western nations such as Australia and New Zealand, but also in emerging economies such as Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines and Myanmar, and even Communist China. The green voice is becoming louder and politicians are taking notice as evidenced by introduction of policies aimed at protecting the environment.
Most mining companies are fully aware of the need to take care of the land on which they operate and restore it once mining has finished and while the majority do this in line with government regulations, unfortunately it only takes one black sheep or one mishap to give the entire industry bad publicity. It is also unfortunate that the actions of most illegal miners are questionable with little attention paid to the environment.
Some governments are taking a very heavy handed approach to the issue and in the Philippines it can be argued that they have gone a little too far, to the detriment of the industry's future. New president Rodrigo Duterte has stated that the country can survive without revenue from mining companies and subsequently ordered an audit of all operating mines. He appointed anti-mining activist Gina Lopez as Environment Secretary with the intention of 'cleaning up' mining and she is quoted: "If they are killing our rivers, how can their business interest be more important than the lives of our people? I will not allow suffering."
Since then 10 operations have been closed and the completed audit has more recently found that another 20 operations face suspension unless they can respond appropriately to shortcomings. Most are nickel mines with the Philippines being the world's top nickel exporter, replacing Indonesia following that nation's ban on raw mineral exports. The country has 41 mining operations, which means the audit has found shortcomings in almost 75% of the industry.
This is pretty difficult to comprehend, and raises questions about the objectiveness of the audits but should also send signals to the rest of the world's mining industry that due attention must be paid to the environment. Other governments, including Indonesia, are taking keen interest in the Philippines and mining companies are facing increased compliance risks. The industry as a whole will be in big trouble if little or no notice is taken of these messages.
In China, the government plans to raise environmental standards in its highly-polluting mining sector, which is generally positive. The mining sector has been a crucial part of China's rapid economic expansion, but poor regulation and weak enforcement of standards has contaminated much of the country's soil and left parts of its land and water supplies unfit for human use, not to mention the chronic air pollution.
According to draft rules, miners will be forced to treat more than 85% of their wastewater, and must put systems in place to achieve comprehensive utilisation of tailings and other solid waste. Firms will also be forced to implement measures to remediate land and minimise emissions while mines are still in operation.
This edition focuses on exploration, development and mining in Papua New Guinea and in China with special emphasis on gold, which is a real success story in difficult times.


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Public Health in Asia and the Pacific
Historical and Comparative Perspectives
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Book Description
The Asia-Pacific region has not only the greatest concentration of population but is, arguably, the future economic centre of the world. Epidemiological transition in the region is occurring much faster than it did in the West and many countries face the emerging problem of chronic diseases at the same time as they continue to grapple with communicable diseases.
This book explores how disease patterns and health problems in Asia and the Pacific, and collective responses to them, have been shaped over time by cultural, economic, social, demographic, environmental and political factors. With fourteen chapters, each devoted to a country in the region, the authors take a comparative and historical approach to the evolution of public health and preventive medicine, and offer a broader understanding of the links in a globalizing world between health on the one hand and culture, economy, polity and society on the other.
Public Health in Asia and the Pacific presents the importance of the non-medical context in the history of human disease, as well as the significance of disease in the larger histories of the region. It will appeal to scholars and policy makers in the fields of public health, the history of medicine, and those with a wider interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
Table of Contents
1. Public Health in Asia and the Pacific: An Introduction Milton J. Lewis and Kerrie L. MacPherson 2. Invisible Borders: Hong Kong, China and the Imperatives of Public Health Kerrie L. MacPherson 3. History of Public Health in Modern Japan: The Road to Becoming the Healthiest Nation in the World Masahira Anesaki 4. A History of Public Health in Korea In-Sok Yeo 5. History of Public Health in Modern India: 1857-2005 Radhika Ramasubban 6. Public Health in Thailand: Changing Medical Paradigms and Disease Patterns in Political and Economic Context Paul T. Cohen 7. "Could Confinement be Humanised"? A Modern History of Leprosy in Vietnam Laurence Monnais 8. Conflict and Collaboration in Public Health: The Rockefeller Foundation and the Dutch Colonial Government in Indonesia Terence H. Hull 9. The Political Determinants of Public Health in Timor-Leste: Foreign Domination and the Path to Independence Sue Ingram 10. From Colonial Economy to Social Equity: History of Public Health in Malaysia Kai Hong Phua and Mary Lai Lin Wong 11. From Colony to Global City: Public Health Strategies and the Control of Disease in Singapore Brenda S.A. Yeoh, Kai Hong Phua and Kelly Fu 12. Public Health and the Clash of Cultures: The Philippine Cholera Epidemics Willie T. Ong 13. Public Health in Australia from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Century Milton J. Lewis 14. Papua New Guinea: Epidemiological Transition, Public Health and the Pacific Vicki Luker 15. History of Public Health in Pacific Island Countries Richard Taylor
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Milton J. Lewis, an historian of medicine and public health, was a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Public Health, 1989- 2006 and is now at the Australian Health Policy Institute, University of Sydney.
Kerrie L. MacPherson is an Associate Professor of History in the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, the University of Hong Kong.
'This is the first major book on the development of modern public health in Asia and the Pacific. Compared to other studies, this book not only provides discussion of the contemporary sanitary situation in these regions, but also considers the historical background of each location....Given the rising interest in medical history in Asian scholarship, this book is a ''must-read.''' - SHI-YUNG LIU, China Quarterly, 2008
'Its coverage is impressive and illuminates the history of health and medicine in some contexts which have received very little attention to date...the essays collected in this volume provide historians and public health workers with a succinct and up-to-date review of developments in a region which is crucial to the health of the whole world.' - Mark Harrison, University of Oxford
'This book is well overdue. Public health history in Asia and the Pacific is critical for any number of reasons—historical and contemporary, biological andsocial, familiar and alien. The editors, then, should be congratulated on bringing together such an important project, and for gathering such a fine troupe of scholars—sociologists, anthropologists, demographers, and historians.' - Alison Bashford, Bulletin of the History of Medicine, 2009, 83
'This volume offers multiple resources for historians, anthropologists, sociologists, public health experts, and policy analysts. It will be an indispensable handbook for those interested in a rapid, but in-depth, overview of the issues facing each of the countries covered.' – Bonnie McElhinny, University of Toronto, Bulletin of the Pacific Circle, No.24, April 2010


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FF14: A Realm Reborn launching in summer, June beta lets PS3 users in
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn will launch this summer on PC and PS3. The third phase of closed beta testing will start in June, and as previously reported, this will include PS3 users. The beta will also include new content such as the city states of Ul'dah and Limsa Lominsa. New shots are below. Well, a few we've seen before, but you get the idea.


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I read in a magazine article that getting too little protien can over a period of time cab cause you to lose bone mass, Is this true?
The government has a recommended intake of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. What that really means is that most Americans consume more than adequate sources of protein from plant and animal sources. Protein intake is rarely low unless someone is following a very restrictive meal plan. For women 19-24 the estimated intake of protein should be 46 grams a day and for women 25- 50+ their intake should be around 50 grams a day. Men 19-24 should aim for 58 grams of protein a day and men 25-50 + should also consume 63 grams of protein a day. Most of the new studies coming out vary on whether too much calcium is harmful to the kidneys but most experts seem to agree that high intakes of both sodium- salt and protein can increase calcium loss but whether this impairs bone health remains unclear.
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April 29, 2008 -- Maryland hygienists will be able to treat patients without dentist supervision under legislation passed this month in Maryland.
The Maryland Legislature also allocated more than $16 million to fund other measures aimed at improving dental care in the state.
The new rules will go into effect October 1, 2008.
Currently, public facilities needed to file a waiver with the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners to allow dental hygienists to perform dental hygiene on a patient without the dentist first seeing the patient, wrote Stacey Chappell, governmental affairs manager at the American Dental Hygienists' Association, in an e-mail to DrBicuspid.com.
The new legislation allows hygienists to perform certain tasks in a public setting without the waiver. Some of the public places include:
The tasks include
The state budget also allocated millions of dollars to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates ($14 million), fund new dental clinics in Southern Maryland and on the Upper Eastern Shore ($1.4 million), and establish a mobile school-based dental services program ($700,000).