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Trafficking In Lies About Syria
By Stephen Lendman
Media scoundrels substitute lies for truth and full disclosure. They violate core journalistic ethics doing so. They threaten world peace.
They're waging war on freedom. They do it shameless, recklessly and unapologetically. They continue ad nauseam.
Victims are called war criminals. Aggressive wars are called liberating ones. Western state terrorism is called humanitarian intervention.
Media scoundrels front for power. They support imperial lawlessness. Syria's being ravaged and destroyed. Assad's vilified for defending his nation responsibly.
He's routing death squad invaders in the process. New ones commit massacres and vast destruction. Conflict continues daily. Ordinary Syrians suffer most. Media scoundrels turn a blind eye to who's responsible.
Washington Post editors urge war on Syria. They've done so in numerous editorials. They continue irresponsibly. They betray their readers in the process.
On June 20, they headlined "Kosovo offers United States a roadmap for Syria," saying:
"ITS BEEN 14 years since the United States, defying Russian obstruction in the UN Security Council, launched an air campaign to stop a tyrants bloody aggression in his own country."
"With US support, the rebels of Kosovo, then a province of Serbia, were able to repel the army of Slobodan Milosevic and take control of the province."
"Critics warned at the time that US intervention would sow chaos or empower radicals. Instead it paved the way for the democratization of Serbia, independence for a democratic Kosovo and, at last, the beginning of a reconciliation."
Hashim Thaci led "the Kosovo Liberation Army. (He's) now the country's prime minister."
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US-led NATO waged lawless aggression. It did so against a nonbelligerent country. It ravaged and destroyed it in the process. Crimes of war and against humanity were committed.
Ruthlessness defines US policy. At issue is unchallenged imperial dominance. Human carnage is a small price to pay. So is vast destruction and ecocide. Fundamental rule of law principles don't matter.
It's the American way. It's longstanding. It's worse than ever today. Milosevic was attacked for governing independently. Managed news misinformation preceded aggressive war.
Serbia's sovereign Kosovo territory was lost. It's now Washington/NATO occupied territory. It's run by Prime Minister Hashim Thaci. He's an unindicted drug trafficker. He's known to have organized crime ties.
He's nicknamed "the Snake" for good reason. He founded the "Drenica Group." It operated secretly. A December 2010 Council of Europe report said it trafficked in Serbian prisoner organs.
Thaci and other KLA commanders committed horrific human rights abuses. They were involved in prostitution, arms smuggling, and other criminal activities.
Thaci's a US installed puppet. He's a Madeleine Albright protege. She has her own cross to bear. She shares responsibility for Yugoslavia's destruction. She remains unaccountable.
Thaci's feted on visits to Washington and other European capitals. He belongs in prison, not high office. He heads Kosovo's so-called Democratic Party (PKD).
It's a puppet regime. It represents US interests. Don't expect WaPo editors to explain. They urge a Yugoslavia solution for Syria. They called destroying its sovereignty a "limited US military intervention."
Obama should draw a lesson from history, they say. They claim doing so "can save lives and stabilize troubled regions - even when Russia and the UN Security Council don't approve."
Saying so turns truth on its head. Former Yugoslavia no longer exists. Middle East countries suffer enormous turmoil. Wherever America shows up, crimes of war, against humanity and genocide follow.
WaPo columnist Charles Krauthammer represents the extreme far-right. He's paid to lie. Hyperbole substitutes for verifiable facts. He supports lawless imperial wars. He wants Syria targeted and destroyed.
On June 20, he headlined "America sidelined, barely relevant," saying:
He blames Assad for US-sponsored death squad crimes. He blames Russia for wanting peaceful conflict resolution. Washington bears full responsibility for initiating conflict in Syria.
Krauthammer called it "a spontaneous, secular, liberationist uprising." He accused Russia and Iran of "reach(ing) for regional dominance - the ayatollahs solidifying their 'Shiite crescent.' "
Putin, he says, aims to "dislodge America as regional hegemon." Russia and China represent the best chance for world peace. Achieving it depends on challenging Washington's imperium.
It requires red line intolerance against further US aggression. Hopefully both countries are up to the challenge.
Krauthammer want greater US intervention. He wants Obama to "do something that will alter the course of the war."
He wants Syria's conflict turned into catastrophe. He wants it entirely ravaged and destroyed. He wants another US regional vassal state. He blames Obama for not pursuing it straightaway.
New York Times editors asked "Why Is Russia Still Arming Syria?" Why don't they challenge Washington's proxy war? Why don't they explain it was planned years ago?
Why don't they say Obama bears full responsibility for enlisting, arming, funding, training and directing extremist elements? The State Department designates them foreign terrorist organizations.
They're drawn from dozens of countries. They're sent to Syria lawlessly. They're committing crimes of war and against humanity. Times editors don't explain.
They pretend Syria's conflict is a liberating one. They turn truth on its head saying so. They willfully lie to readers. "As long as Mr. Assad can count on military and political support from Russia," they say, "he has no incentive to agree to a cease-fire or a political transition."
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Assad forthrightly prioritizes ending conflict diplomatically. He said so numerous times. He didn't just say it. He means it.
Times editors have no right to call for "political transition." Syria's a sovereign independent country. Syrians alone may decide who'll lead them. International law prohibits outside interference.
Times editors support it. Doing so violates core rule of law principles. They do it repeatedly. They call Russia an "obstacle to a successful outcome in Syria."
It's Syria's best chance to achieve one. In puts Syrians in charge of their own futures. The alternative is a US-dominated vassal state.
It eliminates another independent sovereign nation. It puts Islamofascists in charge. It assures continued charnel house violence. Times editors apparently approve. They're in lockstep with imperial US viciousness.
Former Times executive editor Bill Keller claims Syria's insurgency "is genuine and indigenous." He lied saying so. There's nothing civil about ongoing conflict. Syria was invaded. Washington-sponsored death squads are US foot soldiers.
So are Wall Street Journal editors. On June 15, they headlined "Syria's Cease-Fire of the Grave," saying:
"Assad, Russia and Iran are rolling over a timid West.This is the same Russia that has protected Mr. Assad from even the mildest UN sanctions."
Perhaps Journal editors forgot. Syria's under heavy pressure. It's punished by multiple rounds of sanctions. They target government officials. They freeze assets and ban travel. They one-sidedly embargo arms.
They prohibit importing Syrian controlled oil. They impose fines on firms investing in Syria's oil industry.
They sanction Syria's main mobile phone operator, Syriatel. They target its largest private company, Cham Holding. They penalize Addounia TV, three construction companies, and investment firms linked to Syria's military.
Other sanctions target Syria's financial sector, state oil marketing firm Sytrol, and General Petroleum Corporation.
Surveillance equipment, precious metals, and other exports are banned. Cargo flights are prohibited. Relations with Syria's central bank were suspended.
US companies and citizens are barred from investing in or trading with Syria. Its technology companies are targeted. They include computers, software and cell phones.
Obama's gone all out to isolate Syria. He's done it against Iran. He's done it lawlessly. Journal editors didn't explain. They blame Assad for Western-sponsored death squad crimes.
They want him forcibly removed from office. They want Washington controlling Syrian policy. They want another country ravaged and destroyed. They mischaracterize Assad viciously.
Arabi Souri explains. It's a pseudonym he uses for protection. He's a native Syrian. He lives in Germany. He supports Syrian sovereignty. So-called Free Syrian Army fighters destroyed his property. They threatened his life.
"Who is Bashar Assad," he asked? He wrongfully vilified as "a brutal dictator. (He's) a reformer. (He's) done much to further the causes of democracy and freedom."
Violent opposition elements threaten what most Syrians support. Foreign-backed "revolutionaries" harm their interests.
Assad introduced important reforms. He challenged "old guards who opposed them." Many defected and left. They're allied with Western interests. They betrayed their own people in the process.
In February 2012, Syrians overwhelmingly approved new constitutional provisions. Despite opposition boycotts and violence, 89.4% of eligible voters approved it. Another 9% opposed, and 1.2% of ballots were declared invalid.
Overall, 57.4% of Syrians participated. Given the risks taken to vote, turnout was impressive. Reforms instituted are important. They include political pluralism, presidential term limits, and press freedom.
On May 7, first time ever parliamentary elections were held. It was a milestone political event. Independent candidates participated.
Despite ongoing insurgent violence, turnout was high. Voting went smoothly. Independent monitors supervised the process. They included intellectuals, legislators and judicial authorities from other countries.
For Syrians, it was historic. Ba'ath party members won a 60% majority. Previously they held just over 50% control. With support from independent MPs, they comprise 90% of Syria's parliament. Opposition party members were also elected.
Washington called elections farcical. US and other Western reports mocked them. They vilified legitimate democratic change. They want subservient puppet governance running Syria. They want Syrians having no say.
Souri said Syria's "crisis is not a civil war or rebellion, but a foreign aggression against a sovereign nation." Assad's responsibly defending his nation to defeat it.
Around 70% of Syrians support him. They do so for good reason. They want Syrian sovereignty respected. They want outside interference stopped. They want Syrians alone to decide who'll lead them. International law supports them.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
His new book is titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on Humanity."
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com.
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An International Tournament?
A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a tournament with Grandmasters from 7 federations. Yes, that is counting only the GMs. Why didn't you hear about such a big international event? Well, that's actually just a weekend Swiss in Texas. The tournament was the Southwest Collegiate Championships; the top teams were UT Dallas, Texas Tech, and UT Browsville. Tech was awarded the team title but my team (UTD) had the same number of team points. Individually, I was lucky enough to finish in clear first after winning four games and losing one.
None of my games in this event were of the exciting, double-edged sort. The general pattern was that one side took an advantage, and then gradually converted it without allowing any serious counterplay by the opponent. You can play through my games against GM Bykhovsky and IM Neimer below, but I won't bore you with any analytical details.

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So... what can I say about Jimmy D's gloomy show?
Let's just start with "very interesting".
In fact, out of the whole fashion week, this show had to be the definite winner of the Curves "most original" Award.
Firstly, there was no runway, so when I got there I thought, "ok, where shall I stand?" so I picked a little spot that just happened to be the wrong spot, lol! However, I actually really like how these photos turned out. The wrong spot in addition to the lighting, the style and the crowd all made for some really good and challenging shots. Needless to say this show was my most challenging shoot of the week. Not only did the models walk through the crowd and sit in a corner of the room (far away from me) doing "stuff", the venue was filled to capacity too...
Another good thing about this shoot was that I felt quite comfortable manipulating these in the editing suite, so not only was it a break from all the standard runway shots but they allowed me to be a bit more creative as well.
So what do you think? Do you like gloom?
Mrs C


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Highlanders beat Hurricanes 35-31 in Super Rugby
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Flyhalf Lima Sopoaga kicked 25 points as the Highlanders beat the Hurricanes 35-31 in Super Rugby on Friday.
Sopoaga hit the upright with his first shot at goal from 15 meters. He then kicked nine goals in succession — two conversions and seven penalties — before being replaced in the 62nd minute, three points short of the Highlanders' record for most points in a match.
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett scored 26 points for the Hurricanes, four shy of the Wellington team's points-scoring record. He had two late tries as his team rallied from 35-12 down with 19 unanswered points.
Barrett also kicked two conversions and four penalties but his efforts were only good enough to earn the Hurricanes a consolation bonus point.
The Hurricanes have just one win from five games, which should put even more pressure on embattled coach Mark Hammett now that the team's playoff hopes are almost gone with less than a third of the season completed.
The Highlanders won their opening match against the Auckland-based Blues before dropping close games to the Chiefs and the Western Force. Friday's win was their second in four games, lifting them to second behind the Chiefs in the New Zealand conference at the start of the sixth round.
"We played a good first half and we really put them under pressure," Highlanders captain Nasi Manu said. "But I think when we came out in the second half we were guilty of defending the lead and not playing much rugby and, like a dangerous Hurricanes side, they almost caught us."
Sopoaga's outstanding kicking performance helped give the Highlanders an 18-9 lead in the first half. Phil Burleigh and Patrick Osborne then scored second-half tries to give the Highlanders a 35-12 lead after 56 minutes.
"It was a tricky first half in which penalties ruled the day and we couldn't get into it," Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith said. "But we felt pretty good and then we just got caught chasing the game again. We coughed up a try and there were a few 50-50 moments but good sides respond better than that."
Highlanders 35 (Phil Burleigh, Patrick Osborne tries; Lima Sopoaga 2 conversions, 7 penalties), Hurricanes 31 (Beauden Barrett 2, Ben Franks tries; Beauden Barrett 2 conversions, 4 penalties). Halftime: 18-9.


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Continuing its tradition of celebrating everything Pennsylvania Dutch, the 58th annual Kutztown Festival will take place from June 28th thru July 6th, 2008. The event will feature something for everyone, from folk art exhibits, crafts, quilts, antiques, and collectibles, entertainment, food and family fun.
One of the festival's highlights is the festival's quilt barn, where more than 1,400 locally made quilts and wall hangings are displayed and can be purchased. The 24 quilts judged to be the best of the show will be auctioned off in an event that draws collectors form the world over. Demonstrations by hundreds of America's most respected folk artists will take place during each day, including lessons pottery making, woodcarving and weaving. Among the craftsmen returning to the 2008 festival are Ivan Hoyt, Eric Claypoole and Bill Schuster-American's last remaining hex sign painters. Festival-goers have a wide range of Pennsylvania Dutch delicacies to feast on, ranging from roasted ox to shoofly pie and waffles. Authentic meals prepared by local cooks will be served country style each day. On top of that, visitors can regale in Pennsylvania Dutch folk music and dancing, Mennonite hymn singing and folklore presentations.
Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult and can visit the farmyard puppet theatre, petting zoo, hay maze and the last mule-powered flying swing in America. This year, in addition to the festival's traditional 4th of July parade, there will be band concerts featuring patriotic music and other events. Located just east of Philadelphia, Kutztown, Pennsylvania is easily accessible from PA Rout 222. To learn more, visit the Website at www.kutztownfestival.com.
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well... one of my weaknesses: Im not finishing one piece before I start a new one...
Here you can see what Im working on right now, not one of them are finished but will be soon - I hope. If Im not starting on a nother piece :)
Im hoping to add them in my shop withing a week or two - but Im also planning to do some cleaning, tiding, reading, spending time in the snow with my children so well see.
Wish you all a great Thursday!
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Ben10: Space Battles
There is always something to discover in space as it holds one of the greatest mysteries mankind has yet to discovered. Ben was fortunate enough to find the OMnitrix that allows him to transform into more than 10 aliens at a time. Though, it was the start of his encounter with more aliens, this was also the happiest day of his life since he is able to transform into an alien himself and use its power to defeat some of the most terrifying creatures in space. Then again, Ben thought that he had seen it all already, but a powerful empire rule the galaxy. The Toad Empire is quite ferocious as they would destroy any planet they want. When Ben encountered them, they were planning to destroy the Earth, but Ben would not stand back from them. Ben knows that his alien powers would be useless against them, so he got into one of their ships and started fighting them on their own turf. You won't be using the alien powers, which Ben posses in this game. Instead, you would be piloting a ship and fight the alien in space. Shoot every ship that you see on space. There are times that a glowing ball would come up. You need to grab that as that would power-up your ship. However, you would lose that power when you got hit.


text: I was wondering if some bassists here are mostly inspired by other (non-bassist) musicians. It occured to me lately that when people ask me, in the context of being a bassist, who my idol is. And very strange; they all are keyboard players, guitarists, violists, cellists, clarinetists, pianists, early romantic classical composers, accordeonplayers, flute-players,... There's actually one bassist I really look up to as an idol: Cliff Burton (I know; it's cliché to mention him as a metal-head). I admire him for his bassplaying and compsing, and style. But my idol, my god in the music world is: Arjen Anthony Lucassen, a dutch keyboardplayer (and some other instruments), he has done work under the name Ayreon, Ambeon and Star One. I'm sure dutch guys here know him. He has given me more inspiration than a famous (or non-famous) bassist. And his music still drives me to be active in music. So does anyone else idolizes a non-bassist over a bassist ? (this is an expansion on the fav guitarist thread)


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When your website at present is listed by Google additional submission cannot speed up matters. If you are trying to find the page where you have to submit your website, just search for 'Google submit' in Google. It is reasonable that their page would rank on top of the list but you could try several other ways for them to make a decision on your website. Here are some methods that you can make use of.
Online Directories
A unique technique to get Google to detect your website is through links from websites, which are broadly crawled. Using online directories could be the top and fastest way though. Google has the routine of analyzing top-level directories on a regular basis and when any website has links from these, the website also gets noticed faster.
The option is between free and paid subscription directories and you have to pick and choose your choice depending on the money available. business directories, which also have similar interest areas, as yours are good since Google is always, keen to find links between the two, when indexing your website. The area of operation between your website and the business directory should be common.
Submit to Open Directory or Dmoz
The sure shot method to find top rankings with Google is to get listed with Dmoz, also known as an Open Directory. This is however not the immediate way to get Google detect your website. Dmoz may take weeks or months to register your website. This is because a category editor individually evaluates every website that is submitted and it all matters where in the line your website is located.
If you do plan to submit to Dmoz make clear in your mind that you read the submission guidelines very carefully and act in accordance with what they ask.
Article Submission Websites
There is yet one more way to get observed by Google and that is through submitting articles to article submission websites. Most of the reputed article submission websites allow you to add a box known as 'Author Resource' or 'About the Author'. This is the place where you can add the link of your website.
One of the biggest advantages of writing valuable articles is that other websites can use them in their sites. It is compulsory for them to add the resource box so that you can access a free link to your website. That is an additional opportunity to get noticed by Google and if your articles were in line with your line of business, you would get lots of traffic to your website. Thus, you could submit to Google directly but never ignore the options of online directories or article writing, which could assure you of getting better chances to get noticed.


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Think of these like a normal Spinner and you'll be in for a world of hurt when it discharges a jolt of electricity your way. Wait for their zap to end, then take them out!
— Description, Sonic Unleashed[1]
The Electro Spinner[2] (スパナ Spana?), also known as Thunder Spinner (スパナ Spana?), is a recurring enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series which first appeared in Sonic Adventure. They are a model of Badniks created by Dr. Eggman and a variant of the Bladed Spinner. These robots can both fly and discharge an electrical shield to protect themselves.
The Electro Spinners mostly resemble bats, while their detailed design vary between games. In Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, the Electro Spinners are nearly identical to the Bladed Spinners. They have a hemisphere-shaped purple head with pointy yellow ears and menacing black and cyan eyes with white sclera. Below their head they have a conical frustum-shaped gray body, and on the bottom of it they have two cylinder-shape attachments. On the bottom and the upper edge of their body they have a line of black and yellow hazard stripes. Between their head and body, the Electro Spinners have a pair of giant hook-like blades spinning around them like a helicopter rotor.
In Sonic Unleashed, the Electro Spinners underwent a major redesign. In this game, their entire body is orb-shaped and they are primarily colored turquoise. They have yellow drill-like ears, empty yellow eyes and a row of yellow lights on the front, resembling a mouth. Also, around the middle of their body, they have a yellow ring with a transparent semicircle (reminiscent of wings) attached on a turquoise point on each side.
In Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations, the Electro Spinners' design resembles a hybrid of those they had in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Unleashed. While their upper head and wings resemble those in Sonic Unleashed, their lower body look like they did in Sonic Adventure. Noticeable changed details, however, include their ears which look like they did in Sonic Adventure, their eyes having yellow irises and black pupils and sclera, their mouths being white, their mouths being colored white, their spinning wings being solid and are colored turquoise, white and yellow, and a lack of hazard stripes on their bodies.
In Sonic Lost World, the Electro Spinner models retained the same appearance as their model design from Sonic Generations, only with the addition of a more "cartoon"-stylized design, along with cartoon eyes.
Game appearances
Sonic Adventure
These enemies made their appearance in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, where they were officially known as Eletro Spinners.[2] They appear in the following Action Stages for each character:
|Action Stage
|Speed Highway, Sky Deck, Final Egg
|Speed Highway, Casinopolis, Sky Deck
In gameplay, the Electro Spinners remain stationary in one place in mid-air where they spin their blades and periodically discharge electrical fields which the player can take damage from when touching them. To strike them successfully, the player has to attack them when their electric field is down. Additionally, when attacking a Electro Spinner, the player has to hit the Electro Spinner either from above or below, as hitting them where their blades are spinning will damage the player.
Sonic Unleashed
In both the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 version and PlayStation 2/Nintendo Wii version of Sonic Unleashed, the Electro Spinners were renamed Thunder Spinners in the Western versions, but retained their original name Spana (スパナ?) in Japan. They also received a more modernized and less-menacing design. Sonic Unleashed was also where the Electro Spinners received a turquoise color scheme to distinguish them from Bladed Spinners. This color scheme would remain with them in subsequent games.
In Sonic Unleashed, the Electro Spinners can only be encountered in the game's daytime Action Stages/Stages. In gameplay, the Electro Spinners retain the same attack patterns they had in Sonic Adventure. When taking damage from the Electro Spinner's electrical field, Sonic will briefly be paralyzed in mid-air. However, the player will not lose a life when touching the electrical field when the player has no Rings.
Sonic Colors
The Electro Spinners made another appearance in both the Wii version and Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors. In this game, the Electro Spinners received a new redesign, which resembles a hybrid of their Sonic Adventure and Sonic Unleashed designs. In gameplay, they retain the same attack patterns as they had in the previous games. On the Wii version, they only appear in Planet Wisp and Starlight Carnival.
Sonic Generations
The Electro Spinners reappeared in the console/PC version of Sonic Generations. In this game, they have the same design from Sonic Colors. They appear in Speed Highway, Seaside Hill and Rooftop Run. Like in the previous games, the Electro Spinners retain the same attack patterns they had in Sonic Adventure.
Sonic Lost World
Electro Spinners reappear on the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World. They appear throughout most of the stages, namely in Windy Hill, Tropical Coast, Frozen Factory, Silent Forest, and Sky Road. They also retain their attack pattern from the previous games they appeared in.
Powers and abilities
The Electro Spinners have the ability to fly in mid-air by rotating their wings. They also come equipped with the ability to discharge electricity around their bodies in the form of a shield, allowing them to both protect themselves and electrocute those making physical contact with them.
Concept artwork
- ↑ Description of the Thunder Spinners from the Bestiary, Eggman's Machinery, entry 016/030, in the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 version of Sonic Unleashed.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stratton, Bryan (17 June 2003). "Sonic the Hedgehog's Action Stages". Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 31. ISBN 978-0761542865.


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Circa 2010, August 9. Place: Lalgarh - the Maoist war-zone (as referred to by the state and centre government) or the only independent land in West Bengal (independent from what? the atrocities of the ruling Left Front?). Clad in her typical white saree, stood a stone cold 5 ft 1 inch figurine facing a sea of well wishers and poor tribals - most of them ignorant of the great DIDI's purpose of visit in their village but forced to sit there by the "Didi sevaks" - the local level henchmen who have volunteered to "take care" of the law and order situation of the gathering.
"Oi sharkar apnader khun korte chai," a sudden outburst with some dramatized hand and fist movement and the DIDI knew very well she has attracted the attention of the crowd.
"Hain hain... ai sharkar apnader khun korte chai. Aar shudhu apnaderi noy, amakeo khun korte chai."
A section of the poor villagers, unfazed by the remarks suddenly bursted in applause.
"Ai ki holo, haat tali marish kan?" barked a one of the Didi Sevaks nudging at the ribs of two of the village elders.
"Aare, ki shundar jukti dilo DIDI, jemon jatray hoy... bah bah bah... "
"Ai chup chup... tora jatra dekchis naki? Orey murkho dekhe rakh, toder shamne dariye ache banglar bhabi mukhyo mantri... pennam kor bolchi."
"Pennam korbo? kade pennam korbo... oi magi tare? to kan pennom korbo? shono halar katha, je keu amar loge chillai katha bolbo, ki bhagban hoye gelo?? Hala ami pennam kormu ni... ja ki kore nibi?"
"Tobe re buro?? khub shak hoyeche na jamer bari jaoar... ai shon, ai burota nischai lal jhandar lok, niye chal shala-take... aaji buro-ke bhoger bari pathai"
The next few moments went by tugging and pulling at the poor old man, who desperately tried to evade getting pulled out of the hoard of the other old men, sitting in the crowd watching an animated display of insanity on stage and an equally appalling act of barbarism going on alongside. The old man, tried a last desperate attempt to break away from the clutches of the two Didi Sevaks but failing to cut lose, started going limp and finally, with one sudden thump, ended falling on the ground with his face down. He lied there cold, with no movement. The crowd, sitting towards the side where all these actions were going on were too afraid to even look at one of their own men, one of their own - who had been an elderly brother to some or a master-da to some other... they somehow looked away, trying to concentrate on the histrionics going on infront of them.
"Ami shapath niyechi apnader shakaler muktir... ha, ami apnader chiro diner jonno mukti debo!"
The show went on. There were several thousands present that day. Some to see the person who had dared to challenge the 33 year old left fortress in Bengal, some to enjoy an afternoon out from the monotone of life, while some to lament on what lay ahead of them... mukti - or independence. Yes, like the way the 73 year old Karim Chacha got mukti that day for defying the orders of the Didi Bahini...
Author's note: The poor villagers in Bengal cannot see through what is coming, as they are not appropriately educated to analyse and understand the relevance of political power shifts. But what about the so called Bengal intelligentsia? Are they genuinely satisfied to see a new force round the corner, as an alternative to the left rule? If they blindly rest their faith on the Mamata regime, which most likely will find its way to the helm of power in Bengal, days are not far when the state will really break into severe atrocity and political murderings. Mamata, for sure is the only person in the opposition to have a will and some extent of consciousness for the poor - although it is yet to prove how genuine is her feelings. But everything said and done, there is not a single genuine individual in her lines who is ready to make a similar commitment for the people. The congress and the TMC are all waiting to have their say against the Left leaders in avenging everything that they lost in the past 33 years... no one, not a single soul is there in the current opposition to be a torch bearer of change - a true paribartaner kandari. They all want to bask in the glory of their victory - coming to them after 3 decades of wait and once it is there, why should they let go the cream? They will churn the cream out of milk at the cost of the poor citizenry in Bengal and will raise a toast of victory. So just wait and see... the real black days of Bengal is coming our way.


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Lead Poisoning: MSF, FG Treat 5000 Children in Zamfara
By Ruth Tene Natsa, Abuja
The head of Mission Medecins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders), Nigeria, Phillip Aruna has said the organisation has been able to treat 5,000 children of lead poisoning in Zamfara State, since it commenced in 2010.
Recall that LEAD poisoning was identified as the major cause of poisoning leading to deaths of over 300 children.
Speaking at the inauguration of the development partners and donor agencies coordination group on mining, which held in Abuja on Friday, the Head of mission said "Till date, MSF with the collaboration of government of Nigeria have been able to treat 5000 children of this kind of problem in Zamfara."
Mr Aruna said, "We thought this problem was going away, so we were looking at preventive strategies to see how this can be prevented in future, then suddenly in April 2015,a similar thing happened again in Niger state, where in an LGA in Shikira community, children presented the same problem and it was again found to be reported as a result of artisanal mining."
He said "Currently MSF is working in both Niger and Zamfara state to address lead poisoning."
Noting that the MSF had been working in Zamfara since 2010, he stated that that treatment of lead poisoning is not a simple treatment"
Giving a brief fact of Lead , he said "The poison is not an infection, it is entirely preventable, we can prevent lead from the source, so if we put in a preventive strategy to all the mining activity we do there is no problem to have this contamination in the community"
He maintained that this is not a problem that might go away, it is a problem that will be here as long as mining is taking place, especially artisanal mining" he said
"Since we have been in the fields, discovery of contamination is obviously relegated areas, it is saddening and, the whole of children we are treating, we see that they are not responding to treatment and this is critical for a workable safer mining programme to sustain, prevent lead poisoning" he added
Mr Aruna urged that to ensure prevention, safer mining programs that do not criminalise artisanal mining should be developed or considered and implemented for the long term sustainability of remedies, noting that "experience in Nigeria and elsewhere shows that the attempt to prevent artisanal miners from operating because they are illegal is often futile and only drives them further aground, away from formal economy and legal framework"
He added that "At the least safer mining programmes should consider behaviour change strategy that are based on understanding incentive structures and held with perceptions in the community, technologies that are culturally appropriate and economically feasible, revision and strengthening of legal frameworks to allow regularization of artisanal mining and also advocate strong institutional lead poisoning prevention strategy associated with gold mining at state and national levels.
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Democrats Set Their Sights on Winning Back Catholics
(Hat tip: Custos Fidei)
From U.S. News & World Report:
... Indeed, having witnessed both George W. Bush's victory among Catholics in 2004 and the Catholic vote's dramatic rejection of Republicans last year, Democrats are now waging a multifront offensive to shore up what was once a bedrock constituency. The Democratic National Committee has hired its first director of Catholic outreach. The DNC is also slated to soon unveil an organizing hub for Catholics on its website, and it's planning to supply state parties with Catholic voter lists before the 2008 election. Catholic Democrats in Congress are introducing legislation to reduce demand for abortion, a top issue for the Roman Catholic Church. And some Democratic presidential candidates are already devising Catholic outreach plans. "You know things have gotten off track when a Roman Catholic candidate has to do outreach to people within his own church," says Senator Casey, discussing his own 2006 outreach effort. "But we're getting it back on track now." With Catholics accounting for 1 in 5 American voters, the mobilization could determine whether Democrats win the White House and keep control of Congress in 2008.(emphasis added)
"Catholics are ideal targets" for Democrats courting religious voters, says University of Akron political scientist John Green. Many Catholics are political centrists, unlike overwhelmingly conservative evangelical Christians. Catholics also tend to be less observant than evangelicals and so are less likely to tow the church line politically. What's more, the Catholic Church's promotion of social welfare programs and its opposition to war (including Iraq) dovetails with the Democratic Party platform.
But Catholics face cross-pressures from their church to oppose abortion and gay marriage, pushing them closer to the GOP. In 2004, a handful of Catholic bishops denounced Democratic nominee John Kerry's pro-abortion-rights position; one said he'd deny Kerry, a Catholic, the Eucharist. Kerry lost white Catholics—who make up the vast majority of the Catholic community—to Bush by 56 to 43 percent. By contrast, the only Catholic ever elected president, John F. Kennedy, won nearly 80 percent of the Catholic vote. Analysts blame Kerry's weak showing among Catholics largely on his unassertive response to the bishops' attacks.
As the 2006 election cycle got underway, a Democratic consulting firm called Common Good Strategies emerged, and new liberal religious groups like Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good worked in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Kansas to prevent a few conservative bishops and the GOP from defining the "values" debate. "Before that, religious voters felt they had no place to go that was not right of center," says Network's Campbell, who helped frame affordable healthcare and opposition to the Iraq war as values issues. Common Good Strategies enlisted nuns to do phone banking, while Casey delivered a major speech on faith and politics at the Catholic University of America. He wound up winning 58 percent of the white Catholic vote, even though he was challenging Sen. Rick Santorum, an antiabortion Catholic.
"... new liberal religious groups like Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good worked in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Kansas to prevent a few conservative bishops and the GOP from defining the "values" debate."
Yeah, with the aid of the editors of The Catholic Chronicle just days before the November 2006 general election. The disappearance of the story from the Chronicle's web site within hours of its publication indicates to me that Bishop Blair did not approve. Many readers of the Chronicle didn't think much of it, either.
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Syed Mohammed Kazmi's lawyer has pointed out several loopholes in the chargesheet filed by the Special Cell. This was first carried here.
The car carrying Israeli diplomat Tal Yehoshua Koren was attacked on 13 February. PTI
he chargesheet against journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi filed by Delhi police special cell is filled with loopholes. Kazmi's lawyer Mehmood Pracha alleges that the discrepancies prove that the Delhi police is trying to frame the journalist in the Israeli embassy car bomb blast case.
Kazmi is an accused in the attack on Israeli diplomat Tal Yehoshua Koren on 13 February, which left her seriously injured. The chargesheet names Kazmi as the main accused and lists four Iranians among the suspects. Kazmi was arrested on 6 March.
The chargesheet has three different versions on the motorbike that was allegedly used by the person who carried out the attack. According to Koren, the attacker was riding a black bike. However, two independent witnesses, "A" and "B", who were driving behind Koren's car, said that the bike was red, and that there was no bike, respectively. "These two witnesses were at a vantage point to see what was happening. Even they are not sure whether the bike was black, red, or whether there was any bike," Pracha told this newspaper.
Pracha says that his client has been "made a scapegoat". "The police had to book someone. As soon as Sanjeev Yadav of the Special Cell (SC) took over the case on 26 February, the investigation went in a wrong direction. It was he who came out with the sticky bomb theory," said Pracha.
Similarly, the Special Cell cited a mobile phone number that it alleged was being used by Houshan Afshar Irani (Iranian national accused in the case). Kazmi often called this number from his own mobile phone, the Special Cell claimed. It provided a copy of Irani's passport, which it furnished as proof for obtaining the number.
"It is easy to use someone else's documents to get a SIM card. How can we be sure that someone else did not use Irani's passport to buy the SIM? The copy of the passport can be easily obtained from FCRO (Foreign Credentials Referral Office) .Why wasn't the statement of the shop owner who gave the SIM taken by the Special Cell?" asked Pracha.
Surprisingly, the call records of the mobile phone allegedly used by Irani to show that he was present at the attack site have not been attached as evidence.
Pracha also questions the recovery of the "bomb making material" from room number 305 of Hotel High 5 in Karol Bagh where the alleged perpetrators of the attack were staying. According to the hotel manager, the room was unoccupied from 13 February to 26 February when the police first went there to seal the room. All the other rooms were occupied during that period.
"It is hard to believe that for 13 days no one occupied this room when all the other rooms were booked. Secondly, it's harder to believe that for 13 days the hotel staff did not go inside the room to clean it."
Kazmi's lawyer said that his client was being framed because he was in the forefront of the Karbala movement and the restoration of the graveyard located under Rajdhani Nursery in BK Dutt Colony: "He was a leading member of the movement and his writings criticising Israel were not liked by people in the establishment."
"He is innocent and soon he will be released. However more than focusing on his release, Kazmi has told me that I should also make sure that the court punishes the police personnel who have wrongly framed him," said Pracha.


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September 4, 2011
Farmer's Market Inspiration
17 comments:
- Doreen said...
Heather, I am so happy you have your heart's desire! Your photos are beautiful.
- September 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- char said...
Heather, your photos are just amazing, thanks for posting them. Good luck in your new Home, sounds like it was just what you were looking for. Good luck with your new bead adventures too.
- September 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- Genea said...
So happy you are home with family and that all the desires of your heart have been filled!
Love the beautiful farmers market pics!
Take care.
xo Genea
- September 4, 2011 at 1:59 PM
- Shirley said...
The photos are just amazing. Such color eye candy! Very happy your moved turned out well!
- September 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM
- Diana P. said...
Really wonderful photos and so glad to hear your move went well!
- September 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- TesoriTrovati said...
So glad to hear that your heart is refreshed and your soul is content. I am delighted that the move has gone well. I think this is meant to be. It is no small wonder to attain your hearts' desire. And I couldn't be happier that it is happening for you!
Enjoy the day!
- September 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM
- Alice said...
What a lucky one you are to have your heart's desire. You have been blessed for sure.
The farmers market photos are just gorgous!
- September 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM
- Aquariart said...
I am so happy for you, I am guessing you have been away from your sister for too long. Absolutely gorgeous pictures and the Dahlias make me want to cry. When I lived in Washington I grew Dahlias, even joined the local Dahlia society and entered a few in their annual competition. I love those flowers they are spectacular creations. Your photos are inspiring!! Can't wait to see your new color palettes and your studio!
- September 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Linda Landig said...
Thank you for sharing your joy with us! The photos are gorgeous!
- September 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM
- Off the Beadin' Path said...
Good for you, Heather! You will be more creative than ever in your new environment! The photos are just breathtaking, the peaches are my favorite! Wondering if you got the package I sent to your TX address? Enjoy it all to the fullest!
- September 5, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- maryharding said...
I am so happy you are feeling so happy in your move back to your roots. Love your book. Each page it a total delight. Love the bracelet with my toggle clasp and your focus on art beads.
- September 6, 2011 at 3:27 AM
- Shaiha said...
I am so glad that you are happy in your new local. I just love the pics. The color are so dreamy.
- September 6, 2011 at 3:06 PM
- SummersStudio said...
I am happy for you! Change can be good and inspriring, especially when you can go to a place that you love and is full of what you long for. I will be looking forward to what this move brings in your design. Many blessings and happiness for you and your family.
- September 6, 2011 at 6:40 PM
- Karyn B said...
Happy to hear that things are just getting better and better for you, and I am drooling over those photos. Such gorgeous colors!
- September 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM
- Jennifer Heynen said...
Glad to hear you are so happy! You deserve it.
- September 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- Jenni said...
Glad to hear the move went well and that it has been such a happy event for you. The dahlia photos are truly delightful..what an amazing array of colors. I look forward to seeing some gorgeous inspirational creations.
- September 8, 2011 at 6:39 AM
- Silver Jewelry Jaipur said...
really nice and beautiful pics i like these pics just too much
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There's a huge Japanese bookstore at the mall, and I always find a good book there. They have hundreds of books of Haiku, and loads of novels, memoirs, histories, classics, and short story collections. Plus they have little teeny notebooks, cool pens, and incredible art supplies.
This is a book I got and it is a real classic. At first it was just a short story that appeared in installments in a literary magazine back in 1905. Then the short story became the first chapter of an epic trilogy that is a classic of world literature.
I Am a Cat is the story of an unloved, unwanted kitten who is the observer of human nature for Natsume. A very inventive and brilliant book.


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Representatives of two immigrant minorities believed to have been involved in Sunday's group fight at Linnanmäki have sharply condemned the melee. The incident has highlighted tensions that sometimes emerge between Somalis and Kurds in Finland. Some Somalis have taken issue with the dress and habits of Kurds, who are often fairly relaxed in their interpretation of Islam.
This article was prepared by the Islam in Europe blog - islamineurope.blogspot.com
Dozens of young people with immigrant backgrounds took part in Sunday's melee – mainly Somalis and Kurds. Kurds have said that there have been tensions between the groups before, because some of the Somalis, many of whom are devout Muslims, have been known to chide Kurds for their more worldly dress and behaviour.
A woman, interviewed by the late-edition newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, said that one of Sunday's fights started with an argument over the use of head scarves. According to the 25-year-old woman, the Somalis denounced Kurdish women for not wearing scarves.
Kurds interviewed by YLE were not surprised to hear about tensions with the Somalis. They say that some Somalis have previously taken issue with the habits of secularised Muslims. One Kurdish woman spoke of an incident in which a Somali took issue with listening to music at a Finnish language course.
"When I was on a Finnish language course, we had the same problem. One Somali prevented us from listening to music, saying that it is banned under Islamic law."
The woman did not want her name mentioned, because she did not want to hurt the feelings of her Somali colleagues.
Sabah Abbas Ali, the chair of the Finnish-Kurdish Friendship Society, says that there have been similar cases before.
"Unfortunately, this is not unique. What happened at Linnanmäki has happened before."
Ali mentions a case at a public swimming pool in Vuosaari, where a bikini worn by a Kurdish woman sparked a conflict. Ali is occasionally told of cases in which a devout Muslim will take issue with the dress or activities of a worldlier Kurd.
"Both sides have behaved badly," Ali said, commenting on Sunday's news.
Ali is quick to add that not all Somalis in Finland take issue with the religious habits of other Muslims, adding that he has close Somali friends himself.
Youth worker Mohamed Xadar Mukhtar Abdi, himself of a Somali background, is surprised at the experiences reported by Kurds.
"Muslim girls have been friends with each other even though some wear scarves and others do not. I think that they have gotten along quite well in spite of this."
Source: YLE (English)


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Tamera Mowry-Housley on New Talk Show: I'm Conservative, not Boring
Former Sister, Sister star Tamera Mowry-Housley hopes to share her brand of hip conservatism on new daytime talk show, The Real. The new mother will be one of five co-hosts featured on show which is set to air on local FOX channels next month.
Mowry-Housley said on the show's trailer "I love old school ways, I love to be traditional and just because you're conservative or you're a traditional person doesn't mean doesn't mean you have to be boring."
The show's format appears to be similar to the The Talk and The View which features a panel of celebrity women who talk about all kinds of topics. But The Real features a more youthful and ethnically diverse cast. Fellow hosts include E!'s Jeannie Mai, 33, former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon, 29, reality star Tamar Braxton, 36, and comedienne Loni Love, 41. According to Love, the show will "talk gossip, relationships, sex [and] food."
On the show's trailer, Mowry-Housley talked about dating Seth MacFarlane and being in an interracial relationship. But the Christian actress hinted that she will also be weighing in on marriage and family.
"I love being [a] wife, I love being married and it's OK to say that," Mowry-Housley gushed. The 34-year-old is married to FOX News Correspondent Adam Housley. They also have an infant son named Aden together. "I'm a new mom. Right now I'm adjusting to that new lifestyle but man, I love being a mom as well," she said.
The show will air in FOX largest markets which include New York; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Houston; and Tampa starting July 15th according to News One.


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Being fearful comes naturally to us. We need not be conditioned for it. However, bravery, courage and other virtues seek example. Fear stands on its own. Tall, unfettered bonded to our psyche naturally. All great horror movies revel in the fact that 'it is not about what you show, but what you not show'. They exploit the human imagination and spur it on to unlock the normally inaccessible sets of thoughts and images. Peli knows the fear of unknown is the most pronounced of all and hence builds anticipation like a slow poison with a lot of care and craft. He makes sure the movie doesn't startle us all of a sudden one moment and fizzles in the remaining parts. The emotions don't vacillate in crests and troughs here, but rather take a forever depressing linear path which sometimes make it quite a task to even tolerate this movie.
The movie's sparsely used narrative style transports one seamlessly into the couple's bedroom. Not like a voyeur, but as an intelligent and keen observer who has the unfortunate advantage of seeing things when the potential victims laze defenseless. Peli hands us the camera when we are least prepared for it. And he keeps putting the onus on us again and again, and we succumb to it unwillingly, because just like Micah and Katie there is no escaping from this. The audience faces the same predicament as the protagonists and it is the synchronization of fear that binds the audience and the protagonists together in an unsettling, stifling fashion.
The use of hand held camera and its often unpleasant jerky movements aggravates tension, for it restricts one's field of view, and hence amplifies the fear of unknown. When the camera moves through a partially lit living room, the field of view worsens further, anticipation escalates dangerously, and one almost wants to implore the characters to switch on the lights and then continue their quest. At this time, our sympathies doesn't lie with them, because it is our fear that robs us of any power of lending sympathy. In this way, Paranormal Activity erases the difference between what happens on screen and what happens off it.
It is interesting to note how otherwise mundane, insignificant things add on to the terror here. The place where the camera is planted in room provides the maximum field of view. And once the camera is alive, nothing happening in the house is merely an activity, but rather an indication of impending gloom. Also, the camera is agile and observant when the protagonists are totally defenseless, and becomes reluctant to give us whole peek into sets of action when the protagonists are active themselves. The motive and action of camera is totally opposite to what the characters do, thus connecting and alienating audience at will.
Generally, a lot is said, discussed and dissected about the role of background music with respect to horror movies. Peli adopts the contrarion approach by its minimalist use. The only appreciable moments it registers its presence are the scenes filmed in couple's bedroom when everything is at standstill except the audience's expectations of what is to come. The crescendo aspiring to reach its loud climax complement those scenes really well.
It is an important movie because of audience's relationship with it. It sneaks quietly in that remote, inaccessible area of one's mind like an unwelcome visitor and stays there. In times when majority of mediocre horror movies beg for audience's attention, this one dominates the mindset ruthlessly even when the movie is long over. Give this movie a chance to play with your imagination. The sadist in you would thank you for that.


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Iconic Examples Of Architecture In Singapore That You Will Want To See
The architecture in Singapore is exquisite, with many both beautiful modern buildings and historical places of interest to visit. You are going to learn about five of the best examples of architecture in the country so you know where to go when you are on vacation. It's always nice to know where to go. Here are those five architectural attractions that you are going to want to put at the top of your list.
You get to see two bridges at the same location when you take this first tip and make your way to Marina Bay. This is a modern architectural example that you are going to want to check out as soon as possible. Feast your eyes on Helix Bridge, and you can also check out the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Helix Bridge links Marina Bay to Marina Center, and get this, it is a curved bridge. If that characteristic of the bridge doesn't sound too exciting, well it was the first of its kind in the entire world. The design is very interesting, and that is what is going to make you want to see this bridge as one of the great examples of architecture in Singapore.
Next up is the Battlebox, which is a military museum that used to serve as an underground command center. Located at 2 Cox Terrace in Fort Canning Park, Battlebox features wax figures and many great exhibits. This museum features a very informative guided tour, so you get to learn quite a lot as you take in the building and the history inside this wonderful museum. People say to show up early enough to get a ticket for the tour because it is required and the museum can be very busy.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is another great example of architecture in Singapore. The building is located at 288 South Bridge Road, and it even features a roof garden. It's great when you get to experience architecture and a museum at the same time, and that is what the last two historical places of interest provide. The building is beautiful, and you are going to be in the Chinatown area when you visit. That means you can experience the culture of Chinatown, too, while you are in the area.
ION Sky is a place you might want to stop by last after you have seen and done just about everything you have time for while vacationing in Singapore. ION Sky offers 360 degree views of the city, and that is quite impressive. It is even better if you have a pair of binoculars. Imagine what all you are going to be able to see from up there. Whatever great examples of architecture you didn't get to visit, well, you can see them best you can from up there. There is also a restaurant and an art gallery on site.
Emerald Hill is a beautiful neighborhood and historic site located off of Orchard Road. The buildings in the neighborhood represent Peranakan style architecture, and they are beautiful. The entire neighborhood is said to be beautiful, so Emerald Hill is definitely a place of interest that you're going to want to check out. People say it's like a step back in time.
Some architectural examples described in this piece are a step back in time, while others are more modern. It is going to be a treat to visit all of them if you get a chance. Which of these attractions sound the most interesting to you? Helix Bridge sounds really cool, and I wanted to mention it again because there are many other bridges in Singapore that you might want to visit as well.


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After being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis back in 2011 I found a way for me to deal with this condition was to write about it. From time to time I add a mixture of my own thoughts and (hopefully) interesting points I've found out about this condition along the way.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
A pain in the neck, challenges and I'm shrinking...
Since I posted my previous blog I've not had a great time with this condition. My back is constantly stiff, my neck feels like it is beginning to fuse and the fatigue has at times been chronic.
I have found my immune system is becoming weaker and I seem to pick up more bugs and illnesses now. I find myself thinking if someone coughs near me that I may be picking something up. This has taken a lot out of me and it feels like all the good progress I made since September last year has been un-done.
My work schedule has been crazy and this has not helped my condition and/or my immune system with the additional hours I have worked. I took some annual leave as I was on the verge of exhaustion and it allowed me take a step back and look at my lifestyle and make some changes.
It also became apparent how worn out I was when I seemed to need coffee to get me through the days. In 10 days I had filled 4 loyalty cards from a certain high street coffee shop (9 stamps are on each card) and that scared me (both health wise and financially). With this in mind I've given up coffee and have had 1 cup of coffee in 60 days now, instead of the over 38 cups I had in 10 days.
My sleep pattern did seem to get better; equally the lifestyle changes I made also helped however this could have just been physiological brought on by stopping drinking coffee.
I did find myself getting into a very vicious cycle where I was too tired to exercise then everything started to stiffen up and that in turn made exercising difficult. I've taken the metaphorical 'bull by the horns' and have forced myself to set myself challenges with the first being this month. I'm going to cycle between London and Brighton which is a 54 mile (87 kilometres) journey.
I know I will be in a lot of discomfort after doing this however I need to keep myself moving, once that is done I am going to start planning to do something for my next challenge and believe it will be climbing 3 of the UK's biggest peaks over 3 days. I'm scared yet excited about planning and training for this.
One thing which I do not like is I seem to have shrunk… I used be the average height for a UK male 5'10" (178 centimetres) and I am now 5'9" (175 centimetres). I am gutted about this but realistically I think I had lost an inch long before this however I had not checked.
After finally getting to see my Rheumatologist 4 months after I was supposed to, I got to see my x-rays and blood test result from last year which showed signs of fusing around my pelvis and that the HLA-B27 blood test came back as positive. I'm in a bittersweet mood as I'm glad it has been finally confirmed however also I'm slightly gutted it has been confirmed also.
The consultant also agreed with me that it was time for me to start taking medication as I've deteriorated in the past few months and have begun taking Naprosyn with the possibility of having to move onto either Humira or Enbrel in the future which I'm slightly worried about as they are injections and not oral tablets – however if it is something I need to do I have just got to get on with it and do it.
One thing which had been troubling me would be if I wanted children in the future and what life would they have should I pass on this condition to them. It was good to speak to the consultant about this and even though there is a 50/50 chance I will pass on the HLA-B27 gene there is a possibility they would not get it, kind of like playing Black or Red on the roulette table – I'm betting on Black hopefully Red does not come in.
My initial thoughts of accepting this condition are still there however the 'honeymoon' period is long gone now and I'm fully aware this condition will not go away so I need to be more pro-active in managing it better than I have been doing.
It is time to bring on the challenges and I will not allow this condition to take over my life however I've accepted it being part of it.
Thank you for reading this and hopefully by the time I next post I will not have shrunk anymore.
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Just got your follower request on Twitter! Glad to commiserate & educate with another ASer! I have a blog(haven't posted in a while!), about my journey with AS. As you are worried about passing on the gene for AS, I already have with my 16 yo being diagnosed this past spring. Don't think I've shrunk, but as you, I become too fatigued to exercise. Do you take your calcium EVERYDAY?(osteoporosis) I HATE all the pills I swallow, but I hate it even more if I forget!(pain). I no longer work, I was an RN, and I miss it very much. It's great you can still work! Keep up the good fight and remember not to slouch! =DReplyDelete
Hi, thanks for the comment.ReplyDelete
I'm trying to write my next installment however opted to go out in the sunshine this weekend.
I don't take calcium supp's but have recently started taking Vitamin D supp's after attending a very informative talk from a Rheumy who has a keen interest in AS (will cover some of his points in my next blog).
I've also done more research on passing on the gene and have decided when the time is right to go for it and be aware of a potential issue in the future (equally everything could be fine!)
One thing I've realised is not everyone suffers the same and AS just cannot be categorised you'll have this and this, there is also you may suffer from that and something else as well.
Being positive about this condition is what gets me through the bad days.
Fingers crossed you have some good days :)


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The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with tight end Jermaine Gresham.
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with tight end Jermaine Gresham, the team announced Friday.
Several teams, including the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers, were reportedly interested in Gresham in recent days.
Gresham, 27, spent the first five years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, who drafted him in the first round in 2010.
In 15 games last season for the Bengals, Gresham recorded 62 catches for 460 yards and five receiving touchdowns. He has totaled at least 50 catches in all but one of his five NFL seasons.
Gresham was named to the Pro Bowl in both 2011 and 2012.
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The Cardinals finished 11–5 last season and lost to the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs.
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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Facing the possibility of famine hitting several areas of Burkina Faso, the country's Ministry of Agriculture has set up a response plan to food insecurity with an outlay of 22 billion CFA Francs, official sources said on Monday.
"With the support of our technical and financial partners, we have established a response plan to food and nutritional insecurity for vulnerable families estimated this year," said Agriculture minister Jacob Ouédraogo.
Marking the International Food Day, Mr Ouédraogo said that the government would provide food handouts to the needy, while his ministry undertakes improvement of irrigation schemes and takes action to rehabilitate farmlands.
He reaffirmed the government's commitment to work for a world free from hunger and malnutrition.
The 37th World Food Day was celebrated on Monday with emphasis on investing in food security and rural development.
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Motivational Monday: Be Awesome!
Do more of what makes you awesome.
You are unique—so is your brand. You may do what others do, you may offer a similar product or service, but each of your customers returns to you, because what you do is awesome and special. In your customer's eyes, that unique awesomeness is what sets you apart.
So, what's your "awesome"? Yes, it can be price: maybe you're the low cost leader, but there's always more to it. Do you offer value? Quality? These traits go beyond simple price undercutting. Is it the timeliness of your delivery? Is it your company culture? Your mission?
You should be able to identify what makes you awesome and use it to shape your vision and drive you forward. It should be part of your brand and your mission. It should be an integral part of your communication strategy. Whatever you do well—do more of it. Be awesome!
- One of the most important Ways to Boost Your Marketing Effectiveness is to achieve uniqueness. Identify what makes you special, then make those unique benefits your message to your customers.
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Last Minute: Skiing trip! (Vienna)
Dear all,
wanna invite you to one of my most favourite places of the world and for sure one of the best spots in Austria if u wanna enjoy the beauty of the alps. Only 10km far away from the Großglockner - the hightest peak of Austria.
We are going to stay 3 nights in a nice hotel (with breakfast & dinner buffet) and enjoy 3 days of skiing on and off pist. Total price including the ticket for the skiing: 277.- Euro.
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Our Next South Glos Parent Support Group
A reminder that the next Supportive Parents South Glos parent support group will take place on Tuesday 18th July, 7.30 - 9.00pm at Brimsham Green Secondary School, Room 1, Supportive Education Unit, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LB. Come along and meet our friendly staff, chat to other parents and raise your concerns. See further support group dates this year here.


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Chesterfield have bolstered their squad with two new additions.
Former Aston Villa defender Chris Herd has joined the Spireites on a short-term deal until January.
West Bromwich Albion defender Jack Fitzwater has also signed on a 28-day loan.
Australian international Herd, 26, did not join in time to face Colchester today.
He played 42 times for Villa and spent time on loan at Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic last season.
Herd said: "The club got in touch with my representatives so I came down and things seemed to work for both parties and I was happy to get a deal tied up.
"I think this team is very capable of gaining promotion to the Championship and I'm glad to be a part of it."
Fitzwater, 17, has been training with Chesterfield and could play today.
However, he is more likely to be on the bench as cover for Drew Talbot, who is set to return at right back.
Manager Dean Saunders said: "He's played for the West Brom first team in pre-season and he comes recommended to me by Tony Pulis.
"We're a bit short of defenders at the minute and he's a young player who might be able to come in and help us.
"He hasn't looked out of his depth in training so we'll make sure he's ready to play in League One."


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little piece of heaven...I know what it turns into
fat but don't
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hot, squishy...soft in the hand with cream cheese frosting
oozing down the sides...
I'm drooling ...
on Christmas Eve morning....our tradition
Cinnamon Rolls! { I can't wait for the food }
We usually use Pillsbury Grands...we get
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and I have one of EACH too
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Droutinelife : What is the relation between Sneha Mathur and Dev in Tere Sheher Mein? – Recently Dev has entered in Tere Star Plus show Tere Sheher Main. He hates the Mathur family so much. On the other hand Sneha is hiding herself from Dev and also doesn't want her daughters to meet him ever.
Now all you want to know that Why Sneha is hiding herself from Dev? What is the truth which she is hiding from her daughters?
Sneha role played by Gautami Kapoor has a past with Dev. She was in relation with Dev and due to which she got pregnant. After that, Dev ditched her. Then, Rishi Mathur (Sachin Tyagi) got married to Sneha to protect her and her family's image. He took her to Mumbai and got settled there to start a new life. Rachita (Anjum Fakih) is an illegitimate daughter of Dev and Sneha. Even Gajanand (S M Zaheer) don't know any thing about this truth and so he believes that Rishi was a fraud and ran away with Sneha after he failed to get his property.
Soon the viewers will see that Rishi's name will get cleared from all the humiliation he has faced in his life and post death. Dev and Rudra will join hands to ruin Mathur's life.
How Rachita will behave after revealing the truth about her birth????????
Will she be able to bear this bitter truth???????????????
How will Sneha confront her daughters and family???????????????????


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November 9, 2006 – Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Lion Heart Boxing Productions proudly announces today that it will hold a Live Professional Boxing event at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 2006. In the Main Event, North American Boxing Council (NABC) Welterweight Champion and Welterweight contender Antonio Mesquita (33-0, 27 knockouts) will defend his title against an opponent to be announced.
The event titled "The Welterweight Wars" will feature at least five welterweight bouts. In addition to the Welterweight main event and NABC Championship fight, The Welterweight Wars currently has four additional welterweight fights scheduled on its Undercard. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Welterweight Contender Troy Browning (17-0) will have his first comeback fight after a long visit in the 'big house.' Additionally, former Welterweight champion Mamadou Thiam (42-6) of Dakar, Senegal, Lion Heart's own and Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Elliott Forman (0-1) and New Yorker Rafael Saldana (professional debut) will also be featured, all against opponents to be announced.
The Undercard will be highlighted by Philadelphia's own knockout sensation up and coming megastar, Tyrone "Young Gun" Brunson (13-0, 13 knockouts). Brunson has a hard to believe and an unmatched middleweight record of thirteen knockouts wins in thirteen outings, all knockouts in the first round.
With his incredible thirteen first round knockouts in thirteen outings, even though he has not been tested to date, Brunson's knack for knocking out his opponents makes him the most exciting fighter since the young Mike Tyson. Brunson hopes to help continue Philadelphia's dominance of the Middleweight ranks and is seen as a top Middleweight prospect.
With his stellar amateur career, Philadelphia pedigree, unmatched speed and incredible knockout power, Brunson is widely recognized as one of the heirs-apparent to the pound-for-pound throne. Though some may think it premature, many are touting 21-year old Brunson as a possible savior of the sport.
The card will be rounded off by several more local fighters to be determined.
The event "Welterweight Wars" will be the introductory and kickoff of event of Valley Forge's version of the Thursday Night Fights series–Thursday Night Fights at the Valley Forge Convention Center. Say Lion Heart Boxing Productions owner and Thursday Night Fights Coordinator, "We intend to make The Welterweight Wars one of the biggest, the best and most explosive nights in 2006 Pennsylvania Boxing."
Mendy added "We are really excited about coming to Pennsylvania in general and Valley Forge in particular. As with all Thursday Night Fights and Lion Heart Boxing Productions events, a wonderful time will be had by everyone."
Tickets are reasonable priced and will go on sale on Monday, November 13, 2006. Prices are $30.00 General Admission; $50 for Ringside seats and $100.00 for VIPs. Tickets may be purchased at the venue, the Valley Forge Convention Center, on the Lion Heart Boxing Productions website, www.lionheartboxingproductions.com, or at QuickTick.com. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the first fight will start at 8:00 PM, promptly.
About Lion Heart Boxing Productions
Lion Heart Boxing Productions is an integrated and full service global Boxing Sports and Entertainment company. Started in 2001 by New Orleans Tax Attorney EDWARD MENDY, the company promotes and produces the highest quality boxing events with the highest entertainment value. The company has produced boxing events on three continents (North America, Oceania and Africa) and has earned a reputation not only for the quality of its fights but also for its wonderful and fair treatment of fighters. The company is an advocate of fighter's right and supports a national boxing commission and uniform boxing rules and regulations (Model rules of Federal legislation). The company is proud to be recognized as fighters' promoter of choice despite unsuccessful attempts by many in the boxing establishment to sabotage and suppress the company's meteoric rise.
Lion Heart Boxing Productions, Ltd. was set up for the sole purpose of providing top quality boxing events with highest entertainment value. The company is unique, not only because of our superior boxing production, but also because of our corporate structure. Lion Heart Boxing Productions is one of the few companies in the boxing that is committed to using ethical, independent and professional matchmakers as well as ensuring that all shows are properly matched with all fights competitive.
About Antonia Mesquita
Antonia Mesquita has an impressive winning streak for a Welterweight, having won all thirty three of his professional fight, most by way of knockout, and is recognized as a top Welterweight contender.
Since turning pro in 1997, Mesquita (33-0, 27 KOs) of Guaruja, Brazil, has remained unbeaten and has knocked out more than 70 percent of his opponents (23) within five rounds. The native Brazilian Mesquita captured his first pro crown, the Brazilian State Light Welterweight championship, with a 10-round KO over Valmir Gomes on December 6, 1997, after less than one year of campaigning as a professional fighter. His second major crown was the WBO Latin America junior welterweight crown which Mesquita won in his hometown by registering a first-round KO over Juan Urzua on January 15, 2001. In his sole title defense, Mesquita earned a 12-round decision over Luiz Da Silva on June 30, 2001, in Guaruja. Mesquita stayed active until 2001, when a shortage of opponents slowed his career. In his sole 2002 appearance, Mesquita floored Rodrigo Villalba in the third round on April 20. After that Mesquita only fought four more times, racking on four more wins, before taking a leave of absence in August, 2004 due to his frustration over not being able to get any of the top guys to fight him. Desiring to finish the job he started, Mesquita is on a comeback trail and is determined to make his dream of becoming the Junior Welterweight Champion of the world a reality. Before his furlough, Mesquita was ranked by all major organizations, including a ranking of Number Two 2 by the WBC.
Mesquita has won all three of his comeback fights by knockout to date.
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Jury meeting for the D'SIGN Awards 2014
Selection of nominees D'SIGN Awards
Great interest for the first time organized annual Design Awards, which was demonstrated by the tens of dozens of entries we received. It was a tough job for the jury, which met on 12 September at the IJkantine in Amsterdam to held the selection of the nominees and winners in five categories.
It was difficult for the jury to choose from the wide range of talent. The participating products are evaluated according to the highest standards. The appraisal process follows a canon of strict criteria, which is constantly adapted to the latest findings in materials, process, production, products, innovation and construction. But also for creating new appreciation/elevating existing products, awareness, impact, senses, culture and ecological requirements. These criteria provide a guiding framework, which is filled in individually by each juror.
The jury have come to a conclusion and made their choice for the 13 nominees according the criteria and selected a winner for each 4 categories. And an overall winner of the D'SIGN Awards. The public have a chance to vote too! Their votes will name the sixth winner. For the Public, you can give your vote here Nominees public Vote. All the winners will be announced at the Award Winning Ceremony on 3th October 2014 in the Woonbeurs at the RAI Amsterdam.
For the jury, it was a difficult decision to cancel the category Interior Design. But it was a unanimous conclusion that the entries for the category Interior Design did not meet the required standard for the competition in accordance with the criteria as given.
point of jury; Each designer is unique and talented in his or her way. They have demonstrated the drive to create and the courage to compare their self to others in competition. The jury therefore considers it important that all entries will be invited to attend the awards winning ceremony during the Woonbeurs in the RAI.
It was the jury of the D'SIGN Awards 2014 a great pleasure be allowed to judge the designs of of the 66 candidates. Commenting on the D'SIGN magazine jury review process, chairman and juror Graham Sturt of vbat said, "It's great to be able to give each entry its time and respect and to take in what was this person really thinking and what they were trying to convey? It's really exciting."
Jury consists of the following members:
Chairman Graham Sturt. Creative Director at VBAT, Amsterdam
Huib van Winkoop, Founder and owner TOPIQ, Amsterdam
Monique Willemse, Founder and owner Momoko Visions Trends Concepts
Sophie de Vocht, Purchaser and advisor The Frozen Fountain, Amsterdam
Sef van der Plas, Designer Kabaz
Jack van Dijk, Founder and owner & Van Dijk Interior Design.
Gabrielle Voogt, owner of D'SIGN magazine,
Nominees are:
Ecological Design:
Studio Roex
Yur and Ingeveldt
Eszter Imre
Home Interior Design:
Wouter Defrancq
Renate Nederpel
Dirk Oosterink
Reinaart Vandersloten
Kitchen Design:
Lisanne van Zanten & Renée Boute
De Intuïtiefabriek
Lisette Bokma
Lifestyle Design:
Roos Meerman
Nynke Koster
Bernadette van de Braak
Gabrielle Voogt
Director D'SIGN Awards
Photo's by ©Rick van Eijk
« Award Entry: 'Second Chance' by Eszter Imre
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Monday, January 6, 2014
22 comments:
- Sara said...
Well, I guess you'll just have to pout Eva. Use your sad eyes, that should work.
- January 7, 2014 at 3:50 AM
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...
Same here, Eva. What's your Mom's excuse? Ours says it it too cold and too icy for a human of her age!!! Hrrrmph.
Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
- January 7, 2014 at 5:58 AM
- Reilly-Denny Cowspotdogs said...
you look so let down....poor sweet eva. Mom promised us walkies too but we can forgive her considering it was 13 below this morning...even too cold for us.
- January 7, 2014 at 6:59 AM
- Mitch and Molly said...
We understand how you feel, Eva. We're sad when we miss walkies too!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
- January 7, 2014 at 7:30 AM
- Dexter said...
ARG! I missed walkies this morning too! Momma said with the dark and rain and fog and slip and slide that it was too dangerous. Well, I can tell you, I was coo coo nutty when she FINALLY walked me tonight.
- January 7, 2014 at 9:23 AM
- jen said...
Lol! You tell her Eva!
- January 7, 2014 at 12:05 PM
maybe it's the worldwide "don't let your dog out day" ? My staff said "the rain" is the reason, but that's no excuse, they can swim
- January 7, 2014 at 9:04 PM
- Molly The Wally said...
Yes, yes big sad eyes always works and if not BARK. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
- January 7, 2014 at 9:25 PM
- Diana said...
My dogs havent been walked lately either. To cold or raning. I feel for you Eva.
- January 7, 2014 at 10:17 PM
- rottrover said...
We can pretty much always guilt mom into taking at least one of us - you know - with THE LOOK!!
-Bart, Ruby and Otto
- January 7, 2014 at 11:18 PM
- Bailey said...
Poor Eva. It's too cold for Mama to take us out today. Thank goodness for our fenced in yard. At 7 degrees Mama wouldn't be going to far.
- January 7, 2014 at 11:45 PM
- Chris and Ricky said...
Did your sad look get you a walk after all Eva? No walks here since Sunday - just too darn cold! We're hoping to get out tomorrow.
- January 8, 2014 at 4:05 AM
- Caren Gittleman said...
I think she is spending too much time thinking like MY Mom! Barks and licks and love, Dakota
- January 8, 2014 at 5:44 AM
- Lassiter Chase and Benjamin said...
Its so cold in our neck of the woods, Mommy expects me to do my potty in record timing and come back in.
- January 8, 2014 at 9:09 AM
No walkies? That's terrible! I hope the weather isn't too awful where you are - keep warm.
- January 8, 2014 at 10:13 PM
- Kari in Alaska said...
It's cold out there!
Stop on by for a visit
- January 9, 2014 at 3:39 AM
- Ryker said...
Nothing like an Eva to keep you honest!
- January 10, 2014 at 2:44 AM
- CreekHiker / HollysFolly said...
Oh no... I know the feeling Eva...Give Mom a break!
- January 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM
- Raelyn said...
Confession. I did not walk Rose today. See, we experienced some distant thunderstorms plus pouring down rain. It has since long ago passed. But I am giving Rose a day off. She is finally no longer pacing the house, and trembling, but lying on my bed!! Phew!! ;op
--Raelyn and Rose
- January 12, 2014 at 7:50 AM
- Bocci said...
Oh maybe just a short one!
- January 13, 2014 at 1:01 AM
- animal lover, quilt lover said...
You know Eve?? That is just ONE reason I don't have a dog any more. That walk---- well a lot more then once a day too!!! On the rain days and on the cold days and when it is too buggy the cats don't want to walk!! LOL
- January 15, 2014 at 6:20 AM
- tiffany said...
Hey, I have a quick question I wanted to ask you about your blog, do you think you could send me an email when you get this? Thanks! Tiffany
- January 16, 2014 at 3:04 AM