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TBILISI, DFWatch - The prime ministers of Georgia and Lithuania today signed a memorandum of understanding. The MoU deals with cooperation within local government between Lithuania's national assembly, the Seimas's Committee on State Administration and Local Government
Lithuanian PM advocates Georgian NATO membershipby DFWatch staff | April 30, 2012
OSCE sends extra election observers to Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 30, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – A team of election experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will visit Georgia June 11-16. The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is sending a mission in connection with Georgia's
Lithuanians arrive to talk about local governmentby DFWatch staff | April 30, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – A delegation from Lithuania's Seimas will visit Georgia on Monday. In the morning, the delegation which are members of the Seimas' Committee on State Administration and Local Government, will participate in a Georgian-Lithuanian forum about local
A quarter of Georgia's population are missingby Mari Nikuradze | April 30, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - 23 per cent of Georgia's population is away from the country, 80 per cent of which are illegal labor migrants and sole bread-winners. These are some of the findings in a new report made by Liberal Academy Tbilisi, called Visa Facilitation and Readmission:
Abkhazia opens embassy in Nicaraguaby Lizi Kharebava | April 29, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's breakaway region Abkhazia has opened an embassy in Nicaragua. According to Apsnypress, Abkhazia's ambassador to Venezuela, Zaur Gvajava, will also take on the function as ambassador to Nicaragua. Nicaragua will help Abkhazians in their relations
Disappearances inefficiently investigated by Georgia and Russiaby Nino Jomarjidze | April 28, 2012
During and after the Russo-Georgia conflict in August 2008, there have been a lot of human rights violations committed by both parties in the conflict, such as unlawful and disproportionate use of force by the military, unlawful detention of persons, inhuman treatment,
McCain asks Clinton to lead on Georgia's NATO membershipby Mari Nikuradze | April 28, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - In a letter to Hilary Clinton, U.S. Senator John McCain expresses concern about Georgia's occupied territories and calls for the Secretary of the State to support Georgia. "The upcoming NATO summit in Chicago presents an excellent opportunity to
'We'll reunite breakaway regions through negotiations'by Lizi Kharebava | April 28, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The main opposition bloc in Georgia says if it wins October's election, it will get back the breakaway republics Abkhazia and South Ossetia through negotiations, with Germany as mediator. Irakli Alasania, an ex-diplomat and opposition politician who
Russian businessman's beating tells of systematic violence in Abkhaziaby Lizi Kharebava | April 27, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A Russian businessman was severely beaten at his office in Abkhazia by local business partners. A video was posted to Youtube showing footage taken from a surveillance camera. Igor Varov was taken to the hospital on April 6, due to injuries suffered
Georgia's interior minister: No-one has been shot by police for yearsby Lizi Kharebava | April 27, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's Interior Minister says Georgia is the only country in the world where police haven't used weapons against a criminal for three years. "For the last three-four years no person has died from policemen's weapon in Georgia, no policeman died
The background for Tuesday's scuffle in parliamentby Lizi Kharebava | April 27, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's Armenian community asks parliament to recognize the events of 1915-1923 in Turkey as genocide and also asks Tbilisi City Hall to build a memorial dedicated to victims of the genocide. Two years ago, the community received a positive answer
Opposition leader blamed for inspiring Abkhazian hostilityby Lizi Kharebava | April 27, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Giga Bokeria, Georgia's Secretary of Security Council blames opposition leader Irakli Alasania of having caused the announcement by Abkhazia which declared the head of the EU monitoring mission (EUMM) to Georgia an undesirable person. He expressed
Russian President Medvedev calls Georgia's Saakashvili 'a zero'by Mari Nikuradze | April 27, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Russian President calls his Georgian counterpart clueless and says that sooner or later there will be a new leader in Georgia, with whom Russia can cooperate. Dmitry Medvedev made this statement during an interview broadcast on a Russian TV channel.
Breakdown in talks between Georgia and breakaway regionby Lizi Kharebava | April 26, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The de facto foreign ministry of Georgia's breakaway region Abkhazia has declared the head of the EU observers a persona non grata. As a consequence, the ministry canceled the 36th planned meeting of the incident prevention mechanisms on Tuesday.
Georgia's interior minister must explain warning against 2008 warby Mari Nikuradze | April 26, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgia's interior minister, Vano Merabishvili, must today answer a question in parliament about a warning he received a year and a half before the war with Russia in August 2008. The billionaire who says he made the warning is now building an opposition
Georgia's National Bank lowers interest rateby DFWatch staff | April 26, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The National Bank of Georgia Wednesday decided to lower the main refinancing rate by a quarter point to 6.25%. Lowering the rate now is an indication that the bank has an optimistic view of the country's economy. In a statement, the bank notes that the
Secrecy law criticized by groups in Georgiaby Mari Nikuradze | April 26, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Two groups in Georgia want to change a new secrecy law which they say restricts access to public information. Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA), Transparency International Georgia and Institute for Development of Freedom of Information
Major Aspects of the Public Service Reformby Levan Izoria | April 25, 2012
One of the priority directions of Georgian Development Research Institute (GDRI) is the concept on public service reform, writes Levan Izoria, lawyer at the GDRI. The aim of the given concept is to create a guarantees for the independence of the public servant. Until recently
Georgian media to be scrutinized ahead of important electionby Mari Nikuradze | April 25, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The European Union and United Nations Development Program is starting a new round of media monitoring in Georgia for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in 2012 and 2013. All kinds of media outlets will be monitored, including TV, radio,
Sixteenth Georgian soldier dies in Afghanistanby Mari Nikuradze | April 25, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's Defense Ministry informs that another soldier has died in Afghanistan, bringing the total number of servicemen lost there to sixteen. Valerian Khujadze was serving in the 31st Battalion in the volatile Helmand province. The incident happened on
Scuffle in Georgian parliament over Armenian genocideby Rusiko Machaidze | April 25, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A scuffle broke out Tuesday in the Georgian parliament during a debate about the Armenian genocide. Jondi Baghaturia, member of parliament (MP) for the opposition Georgian Troupe party, asked in a speech what the government is going to do regarding a
New 210 MW hydro power station to be built in Georgiaby Rusiko Machaidze | April 25, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - President Mikheil Saakashvili Monday marked the start of construction work for a new hydro power station in a mountainous region in Western Georgia. The Nenskra power station in the village Chuberi will deliver 210 megawatt when finished. According to
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Georgiaby Nino Evgenidze | April 24, 2012
In 2011, within the framework of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation's European Integration Program, a report: Implementation of European Neighborhood Policy Action Plan (ENP AP) for 2011 in Georgia: Assessment of Civil Society Representatives was prepared. Economic
EU Commissioner Štefan Füle encourages civic groups in Georgiaby Mari Nikuradze | April 24, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Štefan Füle, the EU's commissioner for enlargement, promises that the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia will remain a high priority on the EU's agenda. He says they are paying particular attention to the newly adopted law on political unions
Tax incentive near breakaway regionsby Rusiko Machaidze | April 24, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The tax pressure will be relieved, sanctions liberalized and the administration will be simplified, the government has decided. Rusudan Kemularia, Deputy Finance Minister, held a briefing on Monday regarding the plan. She presented amendments to the tax
Negotiations in May for U.S.-Georgia trade planby Rusiko Machaidze | April 24, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Negotiations will start between Georgia and the U.S. at the end of May aimed at intensifying trade relations. Georgia's Prime Minister Nika Gilauri announced this after returning from a visit to the U.S. Gilauri met the heads of the Millennium Challenge
CoE criticizes Russian passports in Georgian breakaway regionsby Mari Nikuradze | April 24, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly again says Russia's practice of issuing passport in territories it occupies in Georgia is a violation of international rules. According to the Georgian parliament's press office, relating information
More sites may be added to Georgia-Turkey monuments dealby DFWatch staff | April 24, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia and Turkey have still not reached agreement over the exact text of a treaty about protection of historic sites. Deputy foreign minister Nino Kalandadze said Monday that additional sites may be included as the talks progress. The treaty concerns
ODIHR positive to strengthened monitoring of Georgian electionby DFWatch staff | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights expresses readiness to take part in observing the parliamentary elections in Georgia. Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze adds that Georgia is not waiting for an official response
Construction of new Georgian parliament still engulfed in secrecyby DFWatch staff | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - An advocacy group of young lawyers says the construction of a new parliament building in western Georgia is so opaque that there could well be corruption without anyone noticing. Georgian Young Lawyer's Association (GYLA) has researched the
South Africans arrive to learn secrets of Georgian soilby Mari Nikuradze | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A delegation of South African farmers have arrived in Georgia to check the prospects of taking root here. Papuna Davitaia, State Minister for Diaspora Issues, opened the conference, which is held at Radisson Hotel, by underlining that business relations
As Elit Electronics takeover is completed, ex-owner fights onby Mari Nikuradze | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - One of the largest electronics chains in Georgia has been taken away from its founder, as the remaining 15 per cent of shares were sold at an auction. Anzor Kokoladze, who built the chain from scratch, is serving an eight year prison term after a tax
Georgian opposition: Zero tax for those with low incomeby Rusiko Machaidze | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Saturday, the opposition party everybody expects to challenge Mikheil Saakashvili in October's parliamentary election gathered for a founding congress in Tbilisi. Its unofficial leader, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, promised to revive agriculture
Georgian ambassador protests country's portrayal as Orwellianby DFWatch staff | April 23, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgia's ambassador to Sweden protests against the portrayal of his country as an Orwellian society where everybody is under surveillance by the secret police. Ambassador Konstantin Kavtaradze sent a letter to SVT, the Swedish public broadcaster,
Trump spoke about planned high rise, left Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 22, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - American billionaire Donald Trump has left Georgia, after a two day visit. Trump arrived Saturday in Tbilisi, and Sunday held a press conference in Batumi, where he plans to cooperate with local investors on building a 47-storey residential high rise
Global weapons trade may be brought under controlby DFWatch staff | April 22, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The international trade in weapons which fuels conflicts around the world may be brought under control, if talks in New York in July bear fruit. If successful, the talks will lead to the world's first Arms Trade Treaty, aimed at preventing weapons from reaching the
Georgian opposition movement chooses woman to front partyby DFWatch staff | April 21, 2012
TBLISI, DFWatch - Georgia's main opposition party today chose a female lawyer as its temporary leader. As there is less than six months left until the parliamentary elections, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili today formally established his Georgian Dream party. Due to
Bankruptcy frees companies of all debtby Rusiko Machaidze | April 21, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A new law lets companies escape all debt if they go bankrupt, freeing the owners of all responsibilities. Following a decision by the government, companies in Georgia will be able to liquidate without paying debts. Creditors won't be able to ask
Russian investigation of violations against ethnic Georgians in August 2008 warby Tamar Abazadze | April 21, 2012
The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA) in partnership with the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) and the Russian Justice Initiative (RJI) have lodged a number of cases against the Russian Federation of victims of 2008 August war with the European Court of Human Rights, writes Tamar Abazadze, lawyer at Georgian Young Lawyer's Association (GYLA). The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA) represents the interests of a number of victims of the Russian-Georgian armed conflict of August 2008 in applications to the European Court of Human Rights against the State of Russia. In 2009, GYLA working together with EHRAC applied to the Office of the Prosecutor of the Russian Federation through its partner human rights NGOs, Memorial and the Russian Justice Initiative, on behalf of around 400 victims of the Russian-Georgian armed conflict of August 2008, requesting the launch of preliminary investigations into the crimes committed against them. The applications set out the various crimes committed against the victims by representatives of the Russian military and the de-facto South Ossetian armed forces at the time the territory where they resided was under the ...
Donald Trump arrives in Tbilisi for 2-day visitby DFWatch staff | April 21, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The American billionaire Donald Trump arrived at Tbilisi international airport noon Saturday for a two day visit to Georgia. Meeting him at the airport were Minister for Economic Development Vera Kobalia and head of Silk Road Group Giorgi Ramishvili.
Uncertain who will front Georgian opposition movementby DFWatch staff | April 21, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - It is still unknown who will be the formal leader of the main opposition movement in Georgia, less than six months before the parliamentary elections. But there is little doubt that the real leader will be billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, who Saturday
Why do many Georgians give their property to the state?by Mari Nikuradze | April 21, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - There are many reports in Georgia these days of deprivation of property rights. People abandon their property or donate it to the government right after registering it at the Public Registry, and later refuse to speak about their reasons. The founder
Georgians victim of human trafficking in Turkeyby DFWatch staff | April 20, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - An organization in Georgia has revealed video footage showing the working conditions of Georgians in Turkey. Merab Ghoghoberidze, head of Information Center for Georgia's Fight against Corruption in Batumi, told Interpressnews that Georgians contacted
Saakashvili's apparatus accused of bribing votersby DFWatch staff | April 20, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili's administration is accused of bribing voters, after several closed meetings with the population in different cities in Georgia, Maestro TV reports. The meetings were held to introduce the ruling National
Russia concerned over Georgia's NATO aspirationsby DFWatch staff | April 20, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov says it causes confusion and apprehension for his country that Georgia continues to be a candidate for NATO membership. Lavrov said this after a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council Thursday. "Now, NATO
Tax incentive for Georgians living near the conflict zoneby DFWatch staff | April 20, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – Property close to the occupied territories of Georgia are to be exempted from property tax. The government proposes to amend the tax code so that land which is owned by a person or property lands that are located near the occupied territories,
Seeds of prosperity between Georgia and Armenia?by Mari Nikuradze | April 20, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - How can Armenia and Georgia create more growth – literally – in their border region? Agriculture was the topic of a conference Thursday at Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Tbilisi. The goal was to exchange information on local planning and
Tougher sentences for family violenceby DFWatch staff | April 19, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Family violence may become a crime in Georgia. Systematic physical, psychological violence or force by one family member against another, which causes physical, psychological or moral pain or suffering for the victim, will be punished by a fine or
New leader inaugurated in Tskhinvaliby DFWatch staff | April 19, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - South Ossetia Thursday inaugurated its newly elected de facto president, former local KGB head Leonid Tibilov. The second round of president elections in the Georgian breakaway region was held on April 8. Tibilov competed against David Sanakoyev,
Political pressure on opposition activists in Eastern Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 19, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The pressure group Georgian Young Lawyer's Association says supporters of the opposition Georgian Dream coalition are regularly subject to pressure in the eastern Kakheti region of Georgia. Spokesperson for GYLA's Kakheti office told Interpressnews
Abkhazians go to Georgia for medical treatmentby Mari Nikuradze | April 19, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The de facto president of Georgia's breakaway region Abkhazia recently said a veteran from Abkhazia had died in a Georgian hospital. The government here in Tbilisi has not commented of given any details. DF Watch visited a few large hospitals
German-Georgian relations reaffirmed in Tbilisiby Rusiko Machaidze | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Germany is satisfied with how the negotiations between Georgia and the EU are going, to work out an association agreement. Cornelia Pieper, Germany's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, said this after a meeting with her Georgian colleague. Pieper
The trouble with American military laboratoriesby DFWatch staff | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A new U.S. financed biological laboratory opened in March 2011 near Tbilisi. It will have American military researchers working there. Is it a problem? According to the website of the Central Public Health Reference Laboratory, it "will belong to an international
Another suicide reported in case of Abkhazian attackersby DFWatch staff | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Another suspect in the attack on de facto Abkhazian president is reported to have committed suicide. Ria Novosti reports that Temur Khutaba hanged himself. He was one of the men suspected in the failed assassination attempt on Alexander Ankvab on
Suspect in Ankvab assassination attempt commits suicideby DFWatch staff | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A former Interior minister suspected of participating in the attack on the de facto president of Abkhazia on February 22, committed suicide on Tuesday. Abkhazian news agency Apsnypress reports that operational units of the co-called Interior Ministry
Roki tunnel to be closed the next three yearsby DFWatch staff | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The tunnel carrying the only road connecting Russia and Georgia's breakaway region South Ossetia will be partly closed for the next three years, starting April 24, Russian media reports. The Roki tunnel runs through the greater Caucasus mountain range
Georgian Railways is to be listed on London stock exchangeby Rusiko Machaidze | April 18, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian Railways is set to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), becoming the second Georgian companies to achieve a listing, after Bank of Georgia. Prime Minister Nika Gilauri said April 12 that the government was planning to place several
German foreign affairs official visits Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Germany's Minister of State under Foreign Minister Cornelia Pieper visits Georgia. Announcing the visit Tuesday, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said that Pieper will arrive today on April 17 and have meetings here April 18 and 19.
Clinton visit is certain, but date not setby DFWatch staff | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - That Hillary Clinton is coming to Georgia is now certain, as the two countries have completed agreeing on formalities around the visit. But the exact date for the U.S. Secretary of State's trip still has to be decided, says Nino Kalandadze, Deputy
Georgian interior ministry in the dark about cesium traffickersby DFWatch staff | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia has no detailed information about the three Turkish citizens who were arrested for smuggling radioactive material to Turkey. The three had driven by car from Russia, transiting through Georgia, and were arrested on April 11, carrying
Democracy topic of U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership talksby DFWatch staff | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The fifth meeting of the working group on democracy within the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Charter was held on April 16 in Washington. The Georgian Foreign Affairs Ministry informs that parties discussed ongoing and already implemented
Russia protests Georgia's withdrawal from treatyby DFWatch staff | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Russia considers Georgia's decision to terminate its obligations under the Open Skies treaty with respect to Russia a flagrant violation of the treaty. "The Treaty does not provide any discriminatory restrictions on the rights of any state party.
Eavesdropping without judicial oversight is no longer permittedby Giorgi Gotsiridze | April 17, 2012
On 28th of February 2012, the Constitutional Court of Georgia upheld the complaint of Georgian Young Lawyer's Association and repealed article 8.2 of the Georgian law on "operative investigative activity." Only if the investigative authority has obtained judicial
Strict rules leave rail passengers in Tbilisi for the holidaysby Mari Nikuradze | April 17, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Saturday morning, the day before Easter, there is a large crowd at the railway station in Tbilisi. All of them have bags of luggage and are trying to find their tickets for the train or are buying them. The Easter holiday lasts four days in Georgia
Taxi drivers in Tbilisi hit by rising fuel priceby Mari Nikuradze | April 14, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Givi Maisuradze (41) is one of many independent taxi drivers in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. He works day and night and has been a driver since the 1990s, a period he calls 'the dark times', because the whole city was in darkness at night. Today,
Azerbaijan warns against visiting Georgia's breakaway regionsby DFWatch staff | April 14, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Azerbaijani government warns its citizens about visiting Georgia's occupied territories. The warning is more matter-of-fact than a previous warning from the Kremlin to Russians who might be tempted to go to Georgia after a visa is no longer needed
Slovakian visas to be issued in Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 14, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Georgian Foreign Minister met his Slovakian colleague on Thursday during a visit to Bratislava. The ministers discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including important issues for both countries ahead of the NATO summit in Chicago
Ivanishvili reluctantly agrees to run as a French candidateby Mari Nikuradze | April 13, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili continues his struggle to be allowed to stand for election for parliament in October. His lawyers say a recently proposed constitutional change to allow non-Georgians to hold office has not made the
Georgia calls Russian travel warning a made up dangerby DFWatch staff | April 13, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Russia warns its citizens of going to Georgia, while Georgia responds that the dangers are made up. Russian travel advice for those of its citizens who plan to vacation in Georgia is not the usual notes about vaccines and visas; it warns that
Six detained for assassination attempt on Abkhazian leaderby DFWatch staff | April 13, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The de facto authorities in Abkhazia yesterday detained six suspects in the case about the assassination attempt on the president in February. On February 22, Alexander Ankvab's car was fired on with machine guns and a
Allegations of a plot against Ivanishvili not taken seriouslyby Rusiko Machaidze | April 13, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The government in Georgia does not take seriously allegations about the existence of a plan to kill President Saakashvili's main competitor, Bidzina Ivanishvili. Full transcript here But one of the politicians in Ivanishvili's coalition says that
Opposition party in Georgia says EU is not distrusting themby DFWatch staff | April 12, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A comment by the EU's Ambassador to Georgia was interpreted as casting doubt on claims by the opposition Georgian Dream bloc about the government secretly building a paramilitary force. But now Georgian Dream blames a Georgian
Media regulatory body denies harassmentby DFWatch staff | April 12, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The media regulatory body in Georgia Thursday said a cable station was trying to politicize the situation in order to divert attention from its own violations. The body has fined Trialeti TV 5 000 lari (about USD 3 000) for broadcasting on a
Media alliance in Georgia protests against harassmentby DFWatch staff | April 12, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A group in Georgia asks the media regulatory body to stop putting pressure on independent media outlets in the country. The alliance behind the appeal is called Solidarity for Freedom of Media and was formed in early February in the wake of the takeover of
Court removes licence requirement for cable broadcastersby DFWatch staff | April 12, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's Constitutional Court made a decision in favor of canceling the requirement of a license for cable broadcasting. But a license is still needed for satellite broadcasting. The court partly satisfied an appeal by the Public Defender, who
Georgia protests destruction of royal grave in Moscowby Rusiko Machaidze | April 12, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Georgian Foreign Ministry has formally protested against how Russia is treating a royal cemetary in Moscow. Tbilisi believes that authorities in Moscow are going ahead with construction work on the cemetary, which contains the graves of the
Arab Spring negotiator comes to Tbilisi for talksby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Frank Wisner, former US Ambassador to the UN, who last year negotiated with Hosni Mubarak to defuse the Egyptian crisis, is in Georgia to hold meetings. Wisner arrived on invitation of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Georgian president's main political
Youth protested against the fining of a TV stationby Mari Nikuradze | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Around ten youth activists today protested outside the Georgian National Communication Commission against the fining of a regional television station. Irakli Beraia, one of the activists, says the fine is an attempt by the government to suppress
Ivanishvili will not apply for double citizenshipby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's richest is not going to apply to the president for double citizenship. Bidzina Ivanishvili's citizenship issue is still unresolved. Six months has passed since the president revoked it, which happened four days after the businessman released
U.S. brings mine-resistant vehicles to Georgia for trainingby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The U.S. Department of Defense has brought 28 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAP) to Georgia to train Georgian troops. The U.S. embassy in Tbilisi released a statement saying that the vehicles will be transfered from the
New South Ossetian leader to seek a union with Russiaby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The newly elected leader of South Ossetia, a former local KGB head, promises to continue the course of closer relations with Russia, on a course towards uniting South and North Ossetia. South Ossetia, or the Tskhinvali region, which was occupied
Bust honoring Lech Kaczynski unveiled in Tbilisiby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A bust of Poland's late president Lech Kaczynski was opened Tuesday here in Tbilisi. The square where it is located is near the street named after him by Tbilisi City Council to honor him after his tragic death two years ago. Zaal Samadashvili,
Saakashvili defends reservist plan opposition labeled paramilitariesby DFWatch staff | April 11, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili Monday defended a new network of voluntary reservists which the main opposition bloc has warned are paramilitaries meant for starting a civil war. Saakashvili, speaking at an event to mark 23 years since
Georgia enforces ban on entering breakaway reps the wrong wayby Mari Nikuradze | April 10, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Tbilisi City Court has sentenced a Russian businessman to pay a fine of about USD 1 200 because he had visited Abkhazia before coming to Georgia. The court found that the businessman had violated a law which bans travel across the borders
70% increase in Russian visitors to Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 10, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - About 30 000 Russians have entered Georgia since visa restrictions were lifted February 28. This is seventy per cent higher than the same period last year. Before President Mikheil Saakashvili the liberalized visa rules for Russians, there was visa
Cleared away mourners and needy to make room for Saakashviliby Mari Nikuradze | April 10, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - They came holding candles to commemorate the twenty people who died here twenty three years ago. But police cleared them away to make room for President Mikheil Saakashvili's April 9 event. Just before Saakashvili was to hold his speech, police
Saakashvili warns against the enemy withinby DFWatch staff | April 10, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Speaking on April 9, officially known as The Day of National Unity, President Mikheil Saakashvili warned against his country's enemy within. Addressing soldiers in the yard of the parliament building on the important public holiday dedicated to unity,
Georgia tests new domestically produced droneby DFWatch staff | April 10, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - President Mikheil Saakashvili announced the test flight in a speech April 9. The date is symbolically significant as a peaceful demonstration for independence was attacked by Soviet troops here in Tbilisi in 1989. Saakashvili made reference to
April 9 remembered in Tbilisi, 23 years laterby DFWatch staff | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - April 9 is 21 year anniversary for the restoration of Georgia's independence and 23 years since the Soviet Union used soldiers to disperse a peaceful protest in Tbilisi. Georgian society, government and opposition remembered this day on Rustaveli
Russian sanitary official concerned about Tbilisi laboratoryby DFWatch staff | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Russia's chief sanitary inspector is concerned about the deployment of U.S. military laboratories at former Soviet medical institutions in Ukraine and Georgia. According to NEWSru, a Russian news website owned by Gazprom, Gennady Onishchenko
Georgia to amend constitution in Ivanishvili caseby Rusiko Machaidze | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - President Mikheil Saakashvili's main competitor will be allowed to participate in the parliamentary elections in October, after the government agreed to amend the constitution. Following the amendment, EU citizens can run in elections in Georgia.
Museum in Stalin's hometown to focus on history of stalinismby DFWatch staff | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The museum dedicated to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in his hometown of Gori in Georgia will change name to the Museum of Stalinism. The Ministry of Culture is behind the idea that the museum will offer visitors a historical account of stalinism,
Dzhioyeva forms opposition party in South Ossetiaby DFWatch staff | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - In South Ossetia, the opposition leader Alla Dzhioyeva has decided to set up a new political party. April 7, an organizing committee for the new party called 'Iriston - Freedom Square' met at Dzhioyeva's headquarters, Ekho Kavkaza reports. "We
Ex-KGB officer wins in South Ossetiaby DFWatch staff | April 9, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – A former local head of the KGB in South Ossetia has won the presidential elections in the breakaway region. Leonid Tibilov received about 55 percent of the votes beating competitor David Sanakoyev, presidential human rights commissioner. The
The Truth about Denial of Citizenshipby Alexander Baramidze | April 9, 2012
A couple of days ago the Government of Georgia denied the Georgian billionaire Bizdina Ivanishvili the Georgian citizenship for which Mr. Ivanishvili, a child of Georgian parents, one who was born, grown up and educated in Georgia, applied in early January 2012.
High turnout in South Ossetian electionby DFWatch staff | April 8, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - More than 13 percent of voters in Georgia's breakaway region South Ossetia had cast their vote in the presidential election by 10:00 in the morning. The Central Election Commission of the region says this is a higher turnout than in the first
South Ossetia to go to the polls againby DFWatch staff | April 7, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The de facto republic South Ossetia tomorrow holds the second round of its second presidential elections. The first election was held in November 2011. The Kremlin favorite and an opposition leader got through to the second round, in which the
Ombudsman calls for reduced number of prisonersby DFWatch staff | April 7, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Public Defender in Georgia believes the time has come to reduce the number of prisoners in the country. The ombudsperson said this at a joint session of parliamentary committees to discuss his report about the human rights situation last year.
Groups call for end to xenophobic slursby DFWatch staff | April 7, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian non-governmental organizations call on Georgian politicians to stop making xenophobic statements and ask the media not to spread such comments. "The authors of such statements probably try to play on ethnic and religious feelings
Answer to Marine Chitashvili regarding NDI's surveyby Luis Navarro | April 6, 2012
Marine Chitashvili, Thank you for your letter and for citing many of the interesting issues that the survey brings to light. We also thank you for your comments supporting our representative sampling methodology on the March 26 showing of "Tskheli Khazi." As my
Georgia wants election observers to come immediatelyby DFWatch staff | April 6, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's Foreign Ministry today invited international organizations to send a long-term observation mission 'immediately' ahead of the parliamentary elections in October. Normally, long-term observers would arrive about six weeks before the election,
I am ready to talk againby Dieter Boden | April 6, 2012
In a press conference held in Tbilisi on 5 April the Georgian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nino Kalandadze, has attacked me for adopting unfriendly positions regarding her Government's policy line, in particular for critisizing as "illusionist" official
Open letter to Mr. Navarro, NDI – Georgiaby Marine Chitashvili | April 6, 2012
Dear Mr. Navarro, From March 21 to 30 I was honored to be named by you as a local expert supporting the methodological part of your recent sociological survey published at 03.21.2012. First of all, I want to express my gratitude for regarding me as an expert or a trustworthy person,
South Ossetia makes Russian a second state languageby DFWatch staff | April 6, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's breakaway region South Ossetia makes Russian its second state language. The region's elected assembly adopted a constitutional law called "On State Language of the Republic of South Ossetia", which obliges the de facto state's bodies
Georgia to no longer allow Russian observation flightsby DFWatch staff | April 6, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia will no longer let Russia conduct observation flights over its territory, and has suspended its obligations under a post-Cold War treaty which provide countries with mutual openness in each other's military activities. The Georgian Foreign
Christian Democrats want to change the law in Ivanishvili caseby Rusiko Machaidze | April 6, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Christian Democrats propose a new law which will allow Saakashvili's main opponent to participate in elections without being a Georgian citizen. His citizenship issue is still unclear. The Georgian president revoked billionaire businessman
Georgia snubs German diplomat over alleged Nazi commentby Rusiko Machaidze | April 6, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia has broken off relations with a distinguished German diplomat, alleging he compared the Saakashvili regime to Nazi Germany. Dieter Boden, who negotiated a peace plan for how to solve the conflict with breakaway Abkhazia ten years ago, told
NDI's survey and its influence on Georgian politicsby Nika Chitadze | April 5, 2012
The survey which was implemented in March of 2012 in Georgia, by the one of the leading and authoritative organization in the World - The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDIIA or NDI) has caused a hard discussion in Georgian society, writes
Ivanishvili says he will get back political rightsby Mari Nikuradze | April 5, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Yesterday, he was denied having his political rights restored, but today Georgia's richest man vowed to regain his citizenship, form a political party and launch himself as candidate for Prime Minister within just over two weeks. Georgian
Abkhazia gathers its de facto parliament for first sessionby DFWatch staff | April 5, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The de facto parliament of Georgia's breakaway republic Abkhazia has elected a Speaker of Parliament. The first session of the new breakaway Abkhazian parliament was held yesterday, April 3. Valery Bganba was elected as new Speaker of Parliament.
U.S. Ambassador criticizes journalism in Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 5, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, John Bass, says there is a deficit of curiosity and questioning among Georgian journalists. He said this in Batumi while meeting with the media. Bass says he sometimes is surprised by the lack of curiosity among
Ivanishivli denied political rights, continues fightby Mari Nikuradze | April 4, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian authorities today denied the billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili of becoming a citizen of his native country. Today's decision by the Civil Registry to deny him citizenship by naturalization ends the last legal avenue the opposition
Finland's foreign minister visits Tbilisiby DFWatch staff | April 4, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – Finland's Foreign Minister is on a working visit to Georgia within the frames of a tour of the region. Erkki Tuomioja arrived in Georgia on April 3, the 20 year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and
The American Institutes' Surveys and Georgian Politicsby Ramaz Sakvarelidze | April 4, 2012
As for many things in Georgia, the fate of sociology is dramatic in Georgian politics, writes Ramaz Sakvarelidze, political commentator. The culmination of this drama was the so-called exit poll on election day in 2008. The results of this survey were nearly identical to
Georgia's foreign minister concerned about Russian exerciseby DFWatch staff | April 4, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgia's foreign minister Grigol Vashadze says he too is concerned about a major military exercise Russia is planning to hold right before Georgia's parliamentary election in October. Russia's exercise "Kavkaz 2012" will for the first time take place
Saakashvili commits to having extra election observersby DFWatch staff | April 4, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Georgian president calls on the international community to send ultra long-term election observers to his country before the parliamentary elections in October. Rights groups and part of the opposition have been appealing to the world to send
Torture still happens in Georgiaby Mikheil Ghoghadze | April 4, 2012
Giorgi Okroporidze – a convict, who suffered from something that authorities maintain "no longer happens". He was tortured, writes Mikheil Ghoghadze, lawyer at Georgian Young Lawyer's Association. In late December 2011, Giorgi Okropirize's mother came to us.
NATO chief reaffirms membership pledge to Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - NATO once again underlines that the decision that Georgia will become member of Alliance stands firm. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General, said this today during a press conference with Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili at the
Georgian official warns of new war with Russiaby DFWatch staff | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A top Georgian security official warns that there could be another war with Russia. Russia and Georgia fought a brief war in August 2008 over two breakaway republics. Now the secretary of Georgia's National Security Council warns that an
40 % growth in visitors to Georgiaby DFWatch staff | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The number of visitors to Georgia in the first quarter of 2012 was 680 000. This is a 40 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The new statistics were released by the Interior Ministry on April 2 and is based on data from custom's
Georgia saves second citizen from hanging in Malaysiaby DFWatch staff | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch – The second of two Georgians has been saved from execution for drug crimes in Malaysia. Babutsa Gordadze had her death sentence changed into eight years in jail. She has already served two years in a Malaysian jail. Earlier, Darejan Kokhtashvili,
Ivanishvili counting days till political rights restoredby Mari Nikuradze | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is considered the main competitor of the Georgian government, is counting the days left until his Georgian citizenship is restored, giving him full political rights. The final date for when the government
Saakashvili to attend NATO Georgia commissionby DFWatch staff | April 3, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - The Georgian president will participate at the session of the NATO Georgia commission on April 3 in Brussels. According to the president's administration, Mikheil Saakashvili will meet NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and the two will
Saakashvili welcomes foreign election observersby Rusiko Machaidze | April 2, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - President Mikheil Sakashvili says Georgia as never before needs many foreign observers. "We need many international observers not only on the day of the elections but today, tomorrow, and the day after. The sooner observers arrive from the
Mobile company in Georgia "recognizes" Abkhazia as a countryby DFWatch staff | April 2, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A Russian mobile operator in Georgia portrays Georgia's breakaway region Abkhazia as an independent country on its website. It's Beeline, which is owned by the Russian mobile company VimpelCom, which now suggests to readers of its website
Borisov to Saakashvili: Bulgaria backs Georgia's EU approachby DFWatch staff | April 2, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Bulgaria expresses its full support for Georgia's integration process towards NATO and the EU. Boyko Borisov, Bulgarian Prime Minister, said this Sunday during a meeting with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. Specifically Borisov said his
Solidarity action in Tbilisi Saturday brought out manyby Mari Nikuradze | April 2, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Marking a break with single issue campaigning, rights groups in Tbilisi Saturday held a demonstration for solidarity and people power. The demonstration was called Civic Solidarity Campaign and consisted of six human chains on six squares in the capital,
Planned Mosque in Batumi focus of popular unrestby DFWatch staff | April 2, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Three thousand locals massed in Batumi Saturday to protest the planned construction of a mosque honoring the historic Turkish leader Aziz. The decision to construct the mosque is part of an agreement reached by authorities in Tbilisi and the Turkish
One Georgian saved from execution in Malaysiaby DFWatch staff | April 1, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - Georgian authorities have succeeded in saving one of their citizens from being executed for drug crimes in Malaysia. The news comes in a statement released by Georgia's Prosecutor General's office. It says a Malaysian court has overturned Darejan
NDI Georgia defends poll which shows Ivanishvili losingby DFWatch staff | April 1, 2012
TBILISI, DFWatch - A new poll by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shows the opposition Georgian Dream led by Bidzina Ivanishvili reduced to only 10%. Mikhail Saakashvili's National Movement party receives 47%. NDI has been in hot waters locally over the poll,


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The makings of my big and colorful family will always be a great story. It's one that has been crafted over many years and many storms and many triumphs. But really, I need you to know about my mom.
My mom had me when she was nineteen. I think so fondly of that, because it's always felt as if we've grown up together. My mom and dad married (and divorced) twice. Consistently throughout, it's been my mom and me. Before either of us had a relationship with Jesus, I think we'd been everything to each other. More so her to me, because I find it hard to describe how much I value her opinion and wisdom. She was my authority, my conscience, and my friend. She is bold, fiercely loyal, and values truth.
The week leading up to the wedding, we were all scattered about running errands and trying to make it all happen. My parents' house is about 45 minutes from civilization, and I was heading out there on a Thursday evening. My mom said she had something for me. Bryan already knew what it was.
I stood in the dining room and waited while she ran into her room excitedly.
I had no idea what I would be presented with, but I was REALLY hoping it was a kitten. (Side note: Why don't more people give kittens as wedding gifts?)
She came out with a big bag (not a kitten), and another familiar box I'd not seen in a long time.
She'd written me a letter, describing the day I was born. How she had waited for me for months. How she would go into my nursery before I arrived and just look at my tiny clothes. She listed the smells of the hospital. What the room looked like. She told me how when she met me I took her breath away and she believed without a shadow of a doubt that God was very real, and He was good. I re-read each sentence. I wanted to read it forever, because her words were everything to me.
On the table, she set down my memory box.
Camille, Carynn, and I each have one, and my mom has been putting in treasures, keepsakes, and tokens from our lives for all the years we've been alive so far. I have always loved digging in to her closet and marveling at all of the things in the box that I was too small to remember.
There was a little envelope with a lock of hair from my first haircut (in which my hair was almost blonde). Photos. Notes that I wrote to her in my little girl handwriting.
A tiny dinosaur sculpture I made her (the red and yellow glob you see below). A pillow I made for the tooth fairy with a tiny pocket to make our trade easier and more secure. My baby saltwaters. And the shirt I wore when I was fresh out of the oven and still in the hospital nursery.
All of this happened, and the gift bag sat undisturbed.
I sat at our dining room table with my mom beside me, Bryan on the other, and Douwe across from me.
I pulled out the tissue paper and found a different box at the bottom of the bag.
It smelled new, and when I opened it, I gasped.
I sat at our dining room table with my mom beside me, Bryan on the other, and Douwe across from me.
I pulled out the tissue paper and found a different box at the bottom of the bag.
It smelled new, and when I opened it, I gasped.
My mom made me a recipe box.
But it wasn't just a recipe box.
It was filled with antique index cards that she'd printed into recipe cards...
... that she and my Nana had mailed out to every single guest that was invited to our wedding.
She asked each guest to share their favorite recipe, and on the back - to share well wishes, encouragement, a memory, or marriage advice.
My eyes filled with tears. The box was full. It was a perfect secret.
Our friends from out of town that couldn't make it got to be with us in a great way. The guests we'd see in a few days left their mark in a way that was more meaningful than a guest book entry.
My friend Claire in Ireland sent her recipe for Baked Alaska.
People wrote funny things. Insightful things. Memories of what the recipe meant to them from their own childhood, or when they were newlyweds.
Things like,
"Don't ever not have birthday sex. Ever."
"Always remember you're on the same team, and never stop doing the fun things that brought you together in the first place."
There's so much goodness in the little box. My mom's hope was that when I made the recipe, I could think of and pray for the person that wrote it.
I was so overwhelmed by how thoughtful it was. I felt so loved by how many people responded. I fell in love with my mom a thousand times more than I already was, and was equally excited for the life I was about to start with Bryan.
I loved that my mom and Nana did it together - my mom told me how much she loved making it and spending time with her own mom in the process.
It was absolutely perfect.
Sweet, and perfect.
That's why she's my Marmee.
"My child, the troubles and temptations of your life are beginning, and may be many; but you can overcome and outlive them all if you learn to feel the strength and tenderness of your Heavenly Father as you do that of your earthly one. The more you love and trust Him, the nearer you will feel to Him, and the less you will depend on human power and wisdom. His love and care never tire or change, can never be taken from you, but may become the source of lifelong peace, happiness, and strength. Believe this heartily, and go to God with all your little cares, and hopes, and sins, and sorrows, as freely and confidingly as you come to your mother."
- Marmee, Little Women

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you should be able to use the dialup account you get with SBC DSL in CT down in Florida. Also if you can catch those SBC DSL special deals (12.95 for 1500/384) in CT and Florida for year contract ea., 25.00 is not to bad for broadband.
I am a snowbird traveling between Connecticut and Florida. I presently have DSL in CT and dial up in Florida Does anyone know of a broadband service either cable or DSL that allows me to pack up my dsl/cable modem and laptop and set it up in Florida.
I have Comcast in both locations but they say they are different entities. The same goes for sbc yahoo. I can pay 2 broadband prices one in CT and the other in Florida but that's not exactly cost effective.


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Dear Lounge Advice,
What does "BBC only" mean?
It is an acronym for Big Black Only:-)
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Question: Fun loving couple, willing to try new ideas,
Dear Lounge Advice, I live in Minnesota and me and my GF want to try out swinging, are there any good clubs or groups in the area for that?
You can always check the Events area on our home page or the Travel & Parties area in our Forum for current events in your area.
There usually is always something going on in the general Mpls/St Paul area of MN and new faces are always welcome :-)
After reviewing your profile your account is not certified with the Real Seal certification.
To help protect member privacy only subscribing members with the "Real Seal" certification can view the Events are on our home page.
As a couples account getting you account certified real is an easy process.
This is a free upgrade and will only improve your access and enjoyment of the sites various features.
This includes the ability to view and upload photos to the gold and "password" areas on profiles,
access to the events area on the home page,Booty Call, and cam feeds in Chat.
You can either request certification from another certified couple you have met in person or we can certify your account with a simple verification photo.
In order for us to certify your account you will need to send us a confidential verification photo of the two of you holding a "hand written" sign that says:
- lifestylelounge.com
- your member name
- the current date
Each of you must be holding a corner of the sign and your faces and bodies must be visible in the photo (clothing is preferred).
This photo will not be posted on the siteâ¦that is up to you.
The verification photo will also allow us to certify your account as a couple.
You can attach the photo to a mail to our ADMINISTRATION profile on the site.
I hope this helps and hope you have fun at your first event:-)
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Dear Lounge Advice,
I am a complete newbie & have decided to try out the LS with my MFWB that Iâve known over 30yrs. The problem is heâs been a bit leery of trying a club nearby. I decided to go by myself & had fun, but worried about him now agreeing to go & us being ignored. Iâd feel terrible if the one & only time Iâm not approached is when he decided to finally come along for the ride. Any ideas? I know youâre never guaranteed to hook up, but Iâve yet to have any problems & since I tell him everythingâ¦well he knows! Heâs very handsome, & I think we make a cute couple. I just donât want to start off our LS experience together on the wrong foot.
As the old saying goes "You'll never get wet…if you don't get in the pool".
Make sure you are both on the same page and now what you are looking for before you go to an event.
Nothing worse for the other couple than for them to go through the effort of "seducing" you both only to find out one of you has cold feet.
Dress to impress and you are sure to find success.
Your chances of getting attention from other people attending goes up exponentially if you are both dressed appropriately in something classy,fun,SEXY and revealing…but not to the point it gets trashy.
Don't be wall flowers!
If you stand or sit in a corner all night long your chances of finding an erotic encounter will pretty much flat line…
Get out and meet people :-)
Get your butts on the floor & mingle and have some fun.
It's a great way to meet other people.
If one of you is more outgoing…and you see someone or a couple thats peaks your interest then make the first move and introduce yourselves.
Telling people that you are new to this and this is your first time attending can be a great conversation starter.
Ask around about any After-Parties going on.
Most events always have After-Parties either public or private ones hosted by someone attending.
If you don't make any connections during the regular party…the after parties are almost always a "sure thing" for playtime…even if you only end up playing with each other while other watch or being a voyeur.
Best of luck to you in your adventures :-)
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Dear Lounge Advice, We will be in Dominican Republic in July and are looking for some fun!! Suggestions? Club? Escort? any ideas?
Try posting in our "Travel & Parties" or "Members Helping other Members" area of the Forum.
I'm sure if you ask for suggestions in the Forum some of our members will "chime in" with some suggestions for Clubs and "Hot Spots" to check out during your travels there.
You can also reach out to LLTRAVEL on the site.
They are the official travel agents for LL and a good resource information for fun places to check out around the destination you will be at.
Happy Travels :-)
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Dear Lounge Advice,
I am in a very clearly defined open relationship with my fiancé but he does not want to be on here with me yet. He doesn't want to know anything about my extra marital encounters.
Am I allowed to be on LL and will others understand I am part of a couple but seeking adventures on my own?
Of course you are welcome here:-)
Everyone has a different situation in their personal lives and yours actually is not as"taboo" or uncommon as you might think.
There are a lot of couples involved in the "lifestyle" that are in fully "open relationships" or where only one half of the couple is the primary participant in the "lifestyle".
We highly advise that you include these details and some clarity within your profiles descriptive areas to avoid any confusion when other members are viewing or contacting you.
Being upfront, open & honest about your situation with other members is the best advice we can give you.
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Dear Lounge Advice,
What are general tips and best practices for single M seeking to find cuckold situations in real life?
I've only had a few over the years and would like to make this happen more often!
Step oneâ¦.your profile needs a lead photo.
No one is going to look at your profile if you don't have a lead photo featured on your account.
Your profile is not certified real.
For privacy and personal security reasons many of our members simply will not engage in a conversion with a profile that has no lead photo and is not certified with the real seal certification.
Once you get an enticing lead photo up and your account certified try posting in the booty call areaâ¦there are always couples looking to spice things upâ¦
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Dear Lounge Advice,
I am looking for an erotic massage for my wife, we did one of those several years ago and it was a big hit for my wife. I am trying to surprise her with a massage. Do you know of anyone that would be in swinging that gives such a massage?
Thank You!!
Try checking our Classifieds area for massage options in your area.
You could also post your query in one of our forum areas like "Health and Fitness", "Off Topic" or "Members Helping Members " to see if other LL members in your general area respond with some suggestions for a "lifestyle" friendly masseuse.
Question: SEXY NYC TRY-SEXUAL
Dear Lounge Advice,
I have recently been expressing my sexual desires to my wife. They always happen in the heat of the moment. I have tried asking for a threesome with another woman, and got very little response. In an effort to explore her boundaries , I suggested a threesome with another male where I would be a spectator, or an active participant. She gets arroused. However, afterwards she never mentions it again. How can I move this beyond dirty talk?
Looking for more.
Everyone has different comfort levels for expressing & discussing their private desires.
If you are waiting for her to bring this up again after the "after glow" has expired and that is not happening then you may need to be more direct in your approach in discussing this topic.
My best advice would be to try talk about this outside of a sexual moment and see what kind of traction the conversation gets.
You both definitely need to be on the same page before you start experimenting on playing out each others fantasies with other lifestyle partners.
Attending a "Lifestyle/Swing" friendly event in your area is a perfect environment to explore and tempt your fantasies together.
Watching other people mingle & flirt and touch each other can be a HUGE turn on for both of you.
It might also give you both the opportunity to join in on some private voyeur of other peeps having sex or trying some "soft swing" during the event or at an open "after party" get togetherâ¦and there are ALWAYS open "after parties"â¦or you could start your own ;);)
Explore each other verbally throughout the eventâ¦"would you like to try that"â¦or "It would really turn me on to see you with that person/couple"â¦you get the idea.
The important thing is to not put too much pressure on thisâ¦let things unfold naturally over time with a little light naughty coaxingâ¦
Question: SEXY NYC TRY-SEXUAL
Dear Lounge Advice,
I am heading to Miami in February. My wife is pretty Vanilla, but has expressed an interest in voyerism. She gets hot thinking about us fucking while others watch. Any suggestions as to clubs, and how we set boundaries?
I would like this potential experience to lead to more uninhibited ones, with more participants.
Any thoughts on how I should proceed?
Check out our Events section on our Home page
for the dates you are traveling to Florida and
see if there are any parties or events being held close to the area you will be staying.
There is also a Clubs link that you can review to locate "lifestyle" friendly Clubs & parties that occur regularly.
IMHO attending an event or two together is the best way to get your feet wet in the swinging lifestyle.
Talk together upfront before you both attend anything, set up your "boundaries& comfort zones" in advance and both of you be on the same page prior to walking in…if you need any at all.
Be "upfront" to people & couples that you meet about why you are there and what your fantasy is.
That will be a good "ice breaker" and set the tone for the evening well in advance of any playtime.
There are lots of couples who get their feet wet in the lifestyle by having sex together while others watch and or visa versa….you watching them.
Good luck & have fun !
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Dear Lounge Advice I would like to get some action going. Want to try out meeting people in person and attending an event if any are going on now. I am new to all of this and very anxious to see live sex and to participate in it. Tell me how I can speed things up a little.
Profiles that contain no photos and a very vague description get little to no press.
I suggest that you add some sexy photos & videos to your profile and get your account certified "real" with the real seal certification.
For privacy and security reasons many of our seasoned members simply will not interact or respond to profiles that are not certified and have not a single photo.
The more you participate on the site in areas like the forums, groups,contests ,etc…the more exposure your profile will get with other members.
Check out the "Travel & Parties" of the forum and try to attend an event in your area.
Attending parties or events is an excellent way to introduce yourself and meet some members "fact to face" to make an impression.
Good luck. Get those photos posted :-)
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Parliament's new Speaker throws her toys out
NZ Herald: MP ousted in TV film outburst
(A good summary of yesterday's proceedings, if somewhat lefty-biased in the traditional Granny Herald sort of way ;-)
It was like watching a spoilt only child on 3News tonight... New Speaker of the NZ Parliament, Margaret Wilson, getting increasingly agitated, as she tried in vain to get ACT Party leader Rodney Hide to eject himself from the chamber! ;-)
It all started with some innocent questioning by ACT, relating to the rules on what cameras could shoot in Parliament. (The NZ Government are trying to get rid of all network cameras, and replace them with their own state-run-and-sanctioned feed... We're not China for crying out loud!)
ACT's Richard Prebble and Rodney Hide asked whether TV cameras could film the empty Labour back bench seats... it seems a large proportion of the Government haven't been turning up recently, however those that do come to work are shuffled up to fill the frontbenches - hence making it look on tv like the Government's full of busy beavers.
In the end, Wilson (described by some as "possibly the least qualified Speaker NZ Parliament's ever seen") realised Rodney Hide wasn't going to listen to her rantings, and had to get some official security fella to escort him out of the house.
Today's activities follow a move by TV3 to broadcast a shot of Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope, fast asleep in the debating chamber, on its Wednesday night's news.
Interesting that State TV has been playing catch-up about the latest developments...
(Quote of the day from Parliament:
Hon Richard Prebble: When the Prime Minister says that Mr Benson-Pope is a hard-working and conscientious Minister, can she confirm the belief that he rises at the crack of noon each day, works hard until the early hours of the afternoon, and then comes into the House to have a well-deserved sleep—is that his general work pattern?)
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Residents of Pearl River in Rockland County, New York have only a single location from which they can get a passport application sealed at. The passport agent in Pearl River can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 1 location there are 801 other locations in the state of New York from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Pearl River for a least (3) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Pearl River, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Pearl River.
Regional Passport Offices Close to Pearl River:These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
New York Passport Agency - 20 Miles, Connecticut Passport Agency - 21.8 Miles, Philadelphia Passport Agency - 84.4 Miles, Boston Passport Agency - 153.5 Miles, National Passport Center - 187.3 Miles
Fast Rush Passport Expediting Service in Pearl River, New York3rd Party Passport Expediting in Pearl River NY: Expedited Passports & Visas are the experts for expediting passports in Pearl River, if you're in a hurry, this is probably going to be your best option. Passport servces offered for Pearl River: Expedited Passport Renewal, Expedited New Passports, Fast Passport Name Changes, Expedited Child Passports, Expedited Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement
How to Get a Passport in Pearl River, New YorkGetting a passport in Pearl River NY depends on what type of passport application you are needing. The process in these guides assumes that you are applying at a local Pearl River Passport Office in which case it will take you 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport in Pearl River.
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Passport Office in Pearl River, NY
Pearl River Post Office
35 S Main St
Pearl River NY, 10965
The single passport acceptance agent (local passport office) located in Pearl River is listed below:
- Pearl River Post Office
35 S Main St
Pearl River, NY 10965
Other Passport Offices Near Pearl River, New York:Listed below are additional passport offices that are located within 50 miles of Pearl River New York:
Blauvelt Post Office - Blauvelt - 2.6 Miles
Orangeburg Post Office - Orangeburg - 2.9 Miles
Palisades Postal Store - West Nyack - 3.2 Miles
Spring Valley Post Office - Spring Valley - 3.4 Miles
Monsey Post Office - Monsey - 3.7 Miles
Tappan Post Office - Tappan - 3.7 Miles
Westwood Post Office - Westwood - 4.2 Miles
Saddle River Main Post Office - Saddle River - 4.2 Miles
Sparkill Post Office - Sparkill - 4.3 Miles
Nyack Post Office - Nyack - 4.6 Miles
Passport Service for Cities Near Pearl RiverResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Pearl River for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
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A Grooming Space to Meet the Needs of Many
We have all heard the term family friendly bathroom but what does that really mean? What exactly is a family bath and how do we make it family friendly for users both big and small without compromising usability and style.
How do we create the informality of a children's bath with the functionality and practicality of a grown up bathroom. Children like to play and adults like to lounge so why not combine the two and create a bathroom where family members can bathe, perform grooming duties, read and congregate as necessary.
The other thing that both adults and children need is storage on all levels and the next thing you should try to incorporate into your family friendly bath is a relaxed timeless style that allows bathers to lounge and linger by integrating personal touches to create a customized bathroom space designed for the whole family.
Plan to Adapt for Household Usage Changes
Just remember your family friendly bathroom should be flexible enough to adapt to your families changing needs as they grow.
Families are always on the go, so when you are planning a bath for multiple users, organization will save you a lot of headaches. If you are fortunate to have the luxury of space in your family bathroom you can compartmentalize you bathroom into task areas to make the most of your bathroom space and also offer some form of privacy for multiple users.
Try to take into account all the different activities that may be performed in your family friendly bathroom, from grooming to playing to reading stories to your children as they bathe or catching up on the latest romance novel as you lounge in that big upholstered chair beside the tub.
Timeless Decorative Choices
A general central bath, like a deck mounted tub with a non-slip bath mat on the bottom, is usually a good starting point. Surrounded the tub with everything a growing family that uses a bathroom together needs; things like upholstered lounging furniture, reading material, toys and family pictures all add to the family atmosphere of the family friendly bathroom.
We all know that as children grow their needs, capabilities and tastes change, so make your bathroom colors generic and timeless. No bold primary colors, while these colors look great on tug boats and rubber duckies, as teenagers they will not appreciate the same gaudy colors that made bath time fun as a child.
If you need to add colors do so by introducing it in the decor accessories, towels, toys, art etc. These bathroom accessories can all be replaced as moods and tastes change.
Modular Storage Gives You More Flexibility
When it comes to storage, open adjustable bathroom shelves or modular storage units along the lower part of one of your bathroom walls makes storage of toys and towels easily accessible to younger children and also allows you to place pictures, knickknacks and baskets of accessories on the top of the shelves out of the reach of curious little fingers.
Movable storage options also allows you to rearrange and transform your family friendly bathroom from a kids paradise into a home spa as they mature and begin to appreciate the comfortable furnishings and personal accents that only maturity can bring.
Keeping clutter to a bare minimum on your bathroom floors is critical to keeping your family bathroom safe. And because little children need help bathing, brushing their teeth, and using the potty, there must be enough space for both the child and parent to move around freely in your family friendly bathroom.
Dual Sinks Increases Functionality
Because the family bathroom is such a busy area especially in the morning and before bed time, having multiple side by side sinks ensures that there is plenty of room for family members to get ready in the morning and plenty of storage underneath.
Faucets with large rounded easily gripped handles and interesting ornate designs add interest to the decor as well as maintain longevity of design. And try to get mixer faucets to reduce unnecessary scalding.
Bathtubs big enough to bathe two children at a time can save on water and reduce the amount of time spent in your family friendly powder room. A shower curtain, as opposed to glass shower doors, provides easy accessibility for parents supervising their youngsters taking a shower.
Addressing Accessibility
Foot stools can be used by children to access sinks or parents to sit on as they sit beside the tub to oversee their tots. Use slip resistant flooring and mop up water spills as soon as possible.
A family friendly bathroom should be functional and relaxing, thoughtful space planning can help you create a family friendly bathroom that is cheerful and inviting with lots of storage space, so both child and adult can enjoy it for a very long time to come.
As a final note don't forget about your pets, since most pets are considered family members its always a good idea to take into account how you can make your bathroom safe for your pets as well.
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Canada deploys team of disaster assessment to Haiti
Posted by hougansydney.com on Friday, October 7, 2016 Under: Diplomacy
The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Dion, Minister of International Development and Francophonie, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, today announced that the Canadian government had deployed the Canadian team of disaster assessment (ECEC) in Haiti and had booked up to 3 million in initial humanitarian aid to help Haiti and other countries in the region affected by the 'Matthew hurricane.
The ECEC will conduct a rapid assessment of the situation, a crucial step in ensuring a coordinated Canadian response, based on facts and meet the needs on the ground. Canada also supports the UN teams to assess and coordinate disaster deployed in Jamaica and Haiti, which are yet to assess the situation in order to help the local authorities.
Canada's humanitarian aid will be used to meet immediate basic needs providing victims of water and sanitation, food, shelter and basic health services, through humanitarian partners 'experience.
Canada financially supports the United Nations system, the movement of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations to quickly deliver humanitarian aid where it is needed.
"Canada is saddened by the loss of life caused by the Matthew hurricane in Haiti. We are determined to help the afflicted Haitians and we support them in this difficult time. "
- Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs
"Canada stands alongside Haiti following this devastating hurricane. We work with experienced humanitarian partners, including Canadian and international non-governmental organizations, the movement of the Red Cross and United Nations agencies on the ground, and our teams are working day and night to assess the situation. Our government is prepared to provide additional assistance to reach the most vulnerable, particularly women and children. "
- Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and Francophony
"The terrible destruction and loss of life caused by the hurricane in Haiti Matthew concern us at the highest point. We quickly dispatched the Canadian team of disaster assessment, an aircraft of the Canadian Forces to assess the damage. As the situation evolves, the Canadian Armed Forces are ready to intervene to support the Government of Canada's efforts. "
- Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
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This is my first gluten-free Christmas! Last night my mom and I attempted to make our family's classic whipped melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies gluten-free. We decided to make it with no substitutions except for using my favourite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular all-purpose flour.
The batter behaved like normal, and the cookies looked good when they came out of the oven (though it only took 8 minutes to bake instead of the usual 12), so it was very promising:
But when we tried to pick one up, it completely disintegrated:
After we let them sit on the baking sheets for about 20 minutes, we were able to pick them up whole. They taste exactly the same as the usual cookies, and they still melt in your mouth, but the texture is different. My mom and I both thought they were totally edible, but my brother said "it feels like I'm chewing sand."
I'll wait until I can upgrade them from "edible" to "holy crap these are good" before I post the recipe.
Today, we picked up our Christmas tree. I wanted to share a few of my favourite Christmas ornaments.
The pregnant reindeer & one-legged dancing pig.
A picture of my brothers face & the thing that's way too huge to be hung on the tree but we put it there anyway because it's hilarious (this thing is >1 foot tall).
This is what we call "the sledding accident".
That one's my favourite. My brother made this when he was a kid and I always hang it prominently at the front. LOOK AT ITS FACE.
Every year my brother and I chuck handfuls of these at the tree and whoever gets the most to actually stay on the tree wins. (My mom used to declare that this game was "ruining Christmas", but she has come to embrace it.)
This Santa & Mrs. Claus are probably older than me. I set up a pretty good tableau this year:
Along with a few other decorations:
(My parents really like Inuit art.)
My family's Christmas traditions are pretty awesome. Christmas Eve is Christmas Eve Tacos at my aunt's house. I have Christmas morning at my mom's house, drinking mimosas and opening presents, and then we have a huge breakfast. Christmas Day is spent with my dad's family, where we have a big Secret Santa game and then we play Yankee Swap and scream at each other.
I'm getting pretty excited!


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Hossa, Kane, Toews lead Blackhawks in 8-1 trouncing of Stars
DALLAS---The Chicago Blackhawks scored early and often, blitzing the Dallas Stars 8-1 before a sellout crowd of 18,584 at American Airlines Center.
Hossa, Kane, Toews lead Blackhawks in 8-1 trouncing of Stars
DALLAS---The Chicago Blackhawks scored early and often, blitzing the Dallas Stars 8-1 before a sellout crowd of 18,584 at American Airlines Center.
Five Blackhawks had three-point games, a group headlined by Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.
"We got some pucks at the end and got some nice bounces off our stick to get us the lead," Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville said. "We had all areas of our game with us, puck possession, playing a sound game system-wise. Everybody contributed."
Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan, clearly disgusted by his team's performance, kept his postgame remarks to the press brief. "Well, if this isn't an alarm clock I don't know what is," he said.
Toews gave Chicago the lead at 9:05 of the opening period when he deflected a Nick Leddy shot from the left faceoff circle in for his 12th of the season. After Leddy received a pass from Brandon Saad, the Blackhawks defenseman saw his shot redirected by Toews, who was inside the Dallas crease to give the visitors the lead.
But Toews wasn't done. Just 1:35 later, he scored in similar fashion, this time knocking in a deflection off Saad at 10:40 to make it 2-0. After Toews had won a draw with Dallas' Antoine Roussel in the right circle, Marian Hossa slipped the puck to Duncan Keith, who quickly passed it across the ice to Duncan Keith. His shot deflected off Saad before landing near the far post, where Toews pounced for an easy tap-in.
"It was nice to get on the board in the first period," Toews said. "It's just nice to get our team going tonight. The last couple of games were some good road games, so we want to keep that going."
Leddy then knocked in a rebound with 2:06 left before the first intermission to make it 3-0. Viktor Stalberg tried to beat Dallas goaltender Kari Lehtonen after skating in from the left side but Lehtonen made a pad save. However, Lehtonen didn't cover the rebound and Leddy skated in for his third goal of the season.
After one period, Chicago had an 11-3 edge in shots on goal.
Slow starts have been an issue for Dallas in a number of games this year. However, in many of those contests, the Stars battled back. But those starts finally caught up with them tonight.
"Yeah, we've been concerned by our starts here for a while, but we usually battled back," Stars captain Brenden Morrow said. "Tonight we started bad and got worse. Certainly got humbled, we knew they were a good team coming in. We'd like to think we were prepared for it and expected it. Obviously we weren't."
Chicago wasted little time in the second period adding to their advantage, when Johnny Oduya knocked a 60-foot slapper past Lehtonen at 8:01 to make it 4-0. Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan pulled Lehtonen in favor of backup Richard Bachman after Oduya's tally. Lehtonen left having stopped 13 of the 17 shots he faced and as he headed to the locker room, the Stars netminder threw his stick in disgust.
Hossa netted the next two for the Blackhawks, giving the visitors a 6-0 edge after 40 minutes of play. His first goal came at 12:18 when Kane fed him beautifully and Hossa tapped it in from in front of the Dallas goal. Hossa's second tally of the period came with 51 seconds left before the second intermission, when he beat Bachman with a 33-foot snap from the right faceoff circle, going top shelf to make it 6-0.
Keith then added his name to the list of Chicago goal scorers, making it 7-0 just 2:06 into the final period. The Chicago defenseman scored off a rebound after teammate Bryan Bickell had two consecutive shots careen off the right post.
Dallas finally broke through at 6:30 when Trevor Daley netted his second of the year, blasting a 46-foot slapshot from just outside the right faceoff circle to ruin the shutout for Chicago.
However, Kane saved his best effort for last, spinning around Dallas defenseman Trevor Dillon in the right faceoff circle and flipping a backhand into the right side of the Dallas net with 10:01 remaining to punctuate the evening's scoring at 8-1.
"I knew the score was kind of up there a little bit, so I thought I'd have a little fun with it," Kane said of his highlight-reel goal. "I guess it would have been a little nicer if the goal was a big goal."
Bachman stopped 13 of the 17 shots he faced in relief of Lehtonen while Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford faced just 19 shots, stopping 18 to earn his 13th win of the season.
Stars center Jamie Benn, who returned from a two-game absence due to a groin injury, wasn't happy about the final score, especially the fact that he and his teammates left both Lehtonen and Bachman hung out to dry for much of the evening.
"We left them hanging out to dry. That's unacceptable," Benn said. "We need to do something within this room to change that. It's just an unacceptable effort tonight."
Chicago continues its roadtrip on Monday night at Colorado while Dallas will close out a four-game homestand on the same night against Calgary.
NOTES: Chicago defenseman Michael Rozsival returned to the ice for the first time since March 8. Rozsival, who was paired with Leddy, had been a healthy scratch for the last three games...Attendance at the game, which featured a large pro-Blackhawks contingent, was 18,584, Dallas' third sellout of the season. ... Besides Hossa, Kane and Toews, Bryan Bickell and Nick Leddy also had three-point performances in the win. ... Brandon Saad and Viktor Stalberg also had two-assist games for Chicago. ... The Stars are 0-2-1 through the first three games of their four-game homestand, which ends on Monday against Calgary.


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Stem cell niches
The endothelial cell microenvironment in spleen
Hematopoietic stem cells hold great promise for regenerative medicine. Information on their development, maintenance and self-renewal provides a conceptual framework for all types of adult stem cells.
Bone marrow is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells, and for decades bone marrow transplants have provided stem cells for regeneration of the hematopoietic system. Niches for hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow have been described as either 'osteoblastic' or 'vascular' in nature. Studies on hematopoiesis in extramedullary, non-bone marrow sites, like spleen should clarify the role of endothelial cells in niche formation, and the molecular mechanisms involved in stem cell maintenance, self-renewal and differentiation. Several recent reports have shown how infusion of isolated endothelial cells can support recovery of patients following myeloablation or radiotherapy.
This project investigates niches for extramedullary hematopoiesis in spleen which are vascular in nature. The STX3 stromal cell line derived in this lab is used as a model system. It reflects an immature endothelial cell type from spleen that supports hematopoietic stem cell maintenance, self-renewal and differentiation in vitro. Using 5G3 as a model, we are identifying endothelial progenitors that can reconstitute ectopic niches in mice and so establish hematopoiesis.
The importance of this study lies in the development of methodology to improve the clinical outcomes of stem cell therapy. A future goal will be to hasten hematopoietic recovery after myeloablative treatments by expanding stem cell niches in patients, or by establishing artificial niches for expansion of hematopoietic stem cells in vitro ahead of transplantation. It is therefore important to fully define the niches supporting hematopoietic stem cell proliferation and differentiation in terms of their cellular and molecular composition.