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Times have changed and surgeons are realizing that it is possible for a mother to experience a kind and gentle surgical birth. You may think that's a stretch of the imagination, but yet here we are, living in a world where when we know better, we do better. Isn't it amazing? So you are going to have a cesarean section, a surgical birth, something very few women desire. You may be feeling anxious, scared, and frustrated with your options – or lack of them. All of your emotions are justified. But there is something you should know: This is still YOUR birth. You have a say in how it plays out. Whether your hospital is seasoned on gentle c-sections, or you are the one who pioneers the change, your wants and needs will be heard, and your wishes should all be met. A gentle cesarean section is still (very much so) abdominal surgery. The surgery is still the same as always, as is the recovery – physically speaking; however, when mothers experience a peaceful birth in an operating room, they are less likely to suffer from postpartum depression and breastfeeding struggles. There is a peace that comes with having a say in your birth.
What is a Gentle C-Section?
A gentle, or family-centered c-section is allowing the mother to see her baby be born, having immediate skin-to-skin contact, creating a calm and peaceful birth environment, and mimicking (as close to possible) the immediate postpartum interactions that occur after a natural birth. If your doctor is not receptive of your desires, it is not too late to interview other birth teams. Read and understand your hospital's procedures and policies so that you can have an educated conversation with your doctor.
What should you include in your birth plan?It is extremely important to talk to your doctor and birth team about your desires; much of what is needed to achieve a gentle c-section should be set up prior to you entering the operating room. Do not be afraid to voice everything you want, as no one can read your mind. According to MamaNatural the following should be included in your birth plan:
- Request an epidural or spinal block; general anesthesia should be avoided at all costs, barring any emergencies.
- Request that anesthesiologists do not automatically give you extra drugs to relax, so that you can be fully present for the experience.
- If you cannot be conscious, partner should be allowed to hold baby skin-to-skin immediately after birth, barring any medical complications with baby
- EKG or baby monitoring devices should be placed in areas that don't infringe your ability to see, hold or breastfeed baby.
- You can watch baby lifted from your belly through a clear drape; if this is makes you squeamish, the drape can be lowered and baby can be lifted above it.
- Your gown can be lowered and baby can be placed on your chest while you are is being sutured. To facilitate this, you must ask that your arms are not strapped down.
- Baby can breastfeed immediately while in the operating room, and a lactation consultant can even be called in.
- Request cord clamp/cut delay until cord stops pulsing.
- Request that the placenta be saved and/or frozen until discharge from the hospital (if desired).
- Music of your choice can play in the operating room.
- Doctors and nurses are asked to refrain from "shop talk" or their weekend plans.
- Request vaginal swabbing to give your baby the best microbiome possible.
- Baby can be held by you while wheeled into recovery, and continue to bond with you and your partner there.
- Any and all usual post-birth procedures such as cleaning the baby and weighing the baby are delayed until parents are ready.
- A doula, grandparent, or friend are permitted to photograph or videotape the birth so that parents can concentrate on bonding.
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Remember Norm, that personality-filled pug? Art director Robert Jahns (or nois7 on Instagram) has taken a photo of him and created this whimsical image of Norm strapped to a colorful bunch of balloons. Watch as he flies up, up and away!
As he writes, "This is Norm, he does almost everything to have the best view of the city. Norm is the dog of @jermzlee who posts absolutely joyful images of him on his feed. It was a pleasure to edit one of Norm's images some time ago. Every image on his feed will make you smile and I hope this one did as well. Happy weekend!"


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Three Random Updates
First off, a very talented a reader and graphic designer just whipped up an awesome Mistborn wallpaper for any who are interested.
I love how it looks. Thanks so much, John! That is very well done.
Now, how about some Reader Mail:
I read your post about splitting AMOL and thought your reasoning was very sound. It seems obvious that you care very much about putting out something of quality. I'm concerned though, that you won't end up changing what you write based on reader's reactions to the first book. How do you make sure the book/volumes you end up writing at 800k a year or so from now isn't different from the book you would have written if you had just done the whole thing in one big chunk?
Excellent question. The answer is simple, yet may not be very satisfying. Honestly, I don't know if the book will turn out differently.
It's rarely fruitful to second-guess decisions based on what might happen in the future. Every novel I read, every review that comes out, every day spent pondering…these things all influence my writing. Each day we make hundreds of decisions that nudge us in this direction or that. Scenes are influenced directly by events that occur in my life.
Would Mistborn Three have been a different book if I hadn't stopped and written something else between it and Mistborn Two? Probably. Would it have been better or worse? I don't know. Will AMoL Three be different because AMOL One will be released before it comes out? Perhaps. Will it be better or worse? I don't know.
I can say this. The second chunk should be done before the first comes out. And the third chunk saw a lot of work by Mr. Jordan before he passed away. So the structure isn't going to change, regardless. An author also has to learn not to let reviews or reader reactions influence him/her TOO much. Writing is a very solitary art, and the writer learns to trust their instincts. One of the early lessons to learn in writing is that feedback is good, but must be held at arm's length.
If anything, knowing that there is one part out for readers to enjoy will take some of the pressure off of me and, hopefully, allow me to work more smoothly on the next two sections. Thanks for the question!
Finally, to end this all off, I visited a school a couple weeks back and did a presentation. During the signing after the presentation, I noticed one of the girls getting a book signed had a book full of manga sketches. I complimented her on the art, and her response was to offer me some fanart.
So, of course, I asked her to draw me in a rock band with Naruto, Vampire Hunter D, and some pokemon. (Isn't that what you would have done?) The glorious result is below. Thanks Arielle! You made my day, and not just because you drew me with the slim bod of a rock star. 😉


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Here at Circles of Faith we are so grateful for the wonderful women that have written for us. In case you have missed any of their inspiring, practical, and insightful posts we've created a list of our most popular post from over the last six months...
You Are Strong. . . but not for the reason you think by Jennifer Camp
The World-Wide-Webs We Weave by Becky Crenshaw
How to Deal When Life Isn't Fair by Katie Landry
Mama…Please Don't Cry When You Say Goodbye! by Elise Daly Parker
Teaching My Kids to Pray God's Word Plus FREE Scripture Prayer Cards by Kimberly Amici
Chaos or Christ? Avoiding the Holiday Shake-Up by Tracie Miles
Don't Make Resolutions - Get SMART by Kimberly Amici
Susanne Says - Are you stuck? Have I Got the Resource for You! by Susanne Ciancio
Book Review - A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans by Micalagh Beckwith Moritz
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To make a simple homemade termite spray, mix soap flakes and water. A solution made from Borax and water may also be sprayed over a colony to kill subterranean termites, or sprayed or painted onto wood to prevent termite infestations.
Borax can also be used in its powder form to control termites, and homemade termite bait is made by mixing two parts borax, two parts confectioner's sugar and one part cornmeal. Natural oils, such as orange, cedar, neem and eucalyptus oil, can also control termites and are non-toxic to humans and pets. Other home treatments for termites include cucumber peels, mint leaves and food-grade diatomaceous earth.


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Mysterious Letters (Paris, France)
2012 / 423 handwritten or typed letters / envelopes, paper, stickers, glitter, various small objects, pen, pencil, stamps, newspaper announcement / collaboration with Michael Crowe
Michael Crowe and I are sending a personal, handwritten letter to every household in the world. So far we have written and sent over 2700 unique letters to people in Northern Ireland, America, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands and France. Read more about Mysterious Letters here.
In May 2012 we sent four hundred and twenty three letters to the residents of three streets in Paris including the most beautifully named street in all of Europe "Rue Des Solitaires" (Street of the Lonely Ones).
Mysterious Letters (Paris, France) was part of the group exhibition Mount Fuji Does Not Exist curated by Elodie Royer and Yoann Gourmel at FRAC LePlateau, Paris in 2012. Mysterious Letters has been featured on The New Yorker Blog, written about by Associated Press, and reported on the BBC evening news amongst other places.


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A Year Ago.../
I have to admit that this morning I found myself feeling a little more than melancholy. Hmmmm. Unconsciously, I tried to go on about my business and blame it all on PMS.....seemed like a good strategy at the time.
BUT, when I stopped for just a second to let myself feel what I was feeling, I realized that there was more to it than that.
Anniversaries are hard sometimes.
Out of difficult times, some really beautiful things can result.
Last year on Halloween, I wrote a post that still feels to me to be one of the best things I have ever written. You can read it here -- an appropriate topic for today, All Soul's Day.
Many blessings to all of you--especially those of you struggling with loss and hardship, as many are after this week's storm.


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This $100 Million Project is the Latest Example of the Boom in Parks Philanthropy/
A major parks project is moving forward in Atlanta, fueled mainly by philanthropy. As usual with these efforts, there's a lot to like, as deep-pocketed donors pay for green space that improves the quality of life in a major metropolis. And, as usual, this parks project raises questions about the use of private funds to pay for public goods, and how to ensure that urban development is truly equitable.
In the past decade, Atlanta has made strides in rehabbing its reputation for car-centric sprawl, embarking on ambitious efforts to expand green space and walkability.
The city is still a far cry from such park paradises as the Twin Cities or San Francisco, but has become known in particular for its visionary BeltLine project, a growing loop of trails and parks along an old rail corridor. Parks have, overall, been a priority under former Mayor Kasim Reed, and local corporations and wealthy donors have played a big part in funding improvements.
As the latest major example, and one of the last acts of his administration, Reed announced a $100 million expansion of the city's beloved Piedmont Park, just outside of downtown, and said that 80 percent of its funding would come from private sources. The city made a deal to purchase land to expand the park to the north, including additional trails, access, and a connection to the BeltLine.
The city is putting up $20 million toward purchasing the land, while a private fundraising effort will bring in the remaining $80 million to buy the remaining property and cover design and building. To bring in the funding, the city is turning to Carol Tomé, CFO of the Home Depot and a member of the Atlanta Committee for Progress, a partnership of city and private sector leaders.
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But judging from one interview the mayor gave, it sounds like the cash is all but in-hand. Aside from a $2 million anonymous donation that's official, Reed told a local news outlet that "all of the leading philanthropies have come to the table to say 'We're in.'" That, along with rising real estate prices, and the fact that the land was at risk of development, he said, triggered the purchase.
It's not clear who those donors are, but some of the usual suspects that have given to the city's green spaces are corporations like Cox Enterprises, Home Depot and Coca-Cola, and funders like the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, and the Kendeda Fund.
Aside from Piedmont and the Beltline, which has received at least $39 million from philanthropy, we've seen some big support for sites like the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Centennial Olympic Park. The city also has an interesting ally called Park Pride, a nonprofit advocate that channels smaller matching grants from area funders to support a variety of green spaces—a nice counterbalance to the higher-profile projects.
And yet, the city has also suffered the common problems around economic inequality that have trailed big city parks projects and other redevelopment efforts. Such efforts, which can significantly boost quality of life and make a city a destination with help from philanthropy, can also supercharge displacement. Such projects are also often unequally distributed across neighborhoods of different income levels.
In Atlanta, the city's economy has rebounded dramatically, but with that redevelopment, serious concerns about gentrification have followed. Booming real estate values around the BeltLine are pushing out lower-income families and people of color, and the project is falling far short of its promised affordable housing targets. In recent years, Atlanta has led the nation in income inequality. Even as outgoing Mayor Reed announced the Piedmont Park expansion, he acknowledged one of his big regrets is that he didn't do more to secure affordable housing.
There are certainly some valiant efforts out there, but we've yet to see whether parks philanthropy can be an effective force, or at least avoid being a negative one, when it comes to city equity. Atlanta is one of the most important cities to watch in that regard as projects like the BeltLine and now Piedmont Park's expansion charge ahead.


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I attended a two-day conference at Coventry University arranged by CETL-MSOR on the theme of "student-led education". I presented some of my findings from the focus groups we conducted in April.
I met some of the leading researchers in my field and they were all very friendly and approachable! They also presented some of their latest work, showing how quickly the field is advancing.
The conference dinner at Coventry Transport Museum was great and very entertaining! Our attempt at the quiz was substantially flawed by the withdrawal of some of the questions "because they were too hard"! We were also introduced to the comedy stylings of Matt Parker, which were both enlightening and funny!


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Pope Benedict XVI has announced a new jubilee year, the Year of the Priest, to begin on June 19, 2009.
During the March plenary session of the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy, the Pope called for the new year to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Marie Vianney, the Cure of Ars, and for the "spiritual renewal" of the Church's priests.
"The missionary dimension of a priest arises from his sacramental configuration to Christ the head," said the Pope, highlighting the "indispensable struggle for moral perfection which must dwell in every truly priestly heart."
"The ecclesial, communional, hierarchical and doctrinal dimension is absolutely indispensible for any authentic mission, and this alone guarantees its spiritual effectiveness," said Pope Benedict, adding that priests must be "present, identifiable and recognizable – for their judgment of faith, personal virtues and attire – in the fields of culture and of charity, which have always been at the heart of the Church's mission."
In highlighting the Year of the Priest, Pope Benedict called upon the example of St. John Vianney. The humble French diocesan priest was assigned to the rural and spiritually dying town of Ars in central France. Through his example of personal holiness and attention to the sacraments, St. John was able to transform his parish. Pilgrims from all over the world came to receive the sacrament of reconciliation from the Curé of Ars, as he became known.
At Aquinas and More we think this jubilee year is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and to honor all the priests in the Church, who touch and transform our lives, who bring us Christ in the holy sacraments, and who act in His place now on this earth. When was the last time you let the priest(s) in your life know how much their service and sacrifice has meant to you and to your family? We also hope that the year helps to foster an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Parents of young boys, take note! Don't forget that you parents are active participants with Christ in fostering vocations and helping young men, especially, in their discernment to a possible priestly vocation.
In honor of this celebration, we have set up a new specialty store here at Aquinas and More. Please visit our new jubilee Year of the Priest specialty store by clicking here.
This year is also an opportunity to learn more about St. John Marie Vianney, popularly known as the Cure of Ars, and his life and his work. To view our selection of books and other items about this amazing saint, please click here.
St. John Vianney, patron of priests, help us to pray for our priests today and always. Amen.


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There are only two mission-critical items in business: an exceptional customer experience and profitability. A focus on high volume without an equal focus on profitability and high customer satisfaction can crumble your company's foundation faster than almost anything else. Kevin shares a 3 step system for developing a testimonial creating engine that can impact every aspect of your marketing strategies. Check out the article in Professional Builder Magazine.
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This week of summer camp was unanimously deemed 'the all-stars' round of the World of Speed Summer Camps. All students were returning and focused on setting quick times. Our campers and staff were feeling ultra-competitive this week so we split the group into two big teams to challenge each other on a variety of racing tasks.
Team Ford consisted of staff members Connor and Brayden, and campers 18 year-old Anson, and our fearless leader, John. This group was not only fast at Pat's Acres Racing Complex, where we spent a couple hours every day, but they completely dominated the simulators and games.
Team Mopar was made up of staff member Ariel, 15 year-old camper Brayden, 16 year-old Natalie, and 16 year-old Griffin. This group was particularly skilled with the slot cars and on track competition.
By working in teams they had to rely on each other to finish laps, stay consistent and keep the wheels on track. Together they learned the ins and outs of track lines, safety on course and officiating this type of competition. We had numerous guest speakers including former NASCAR driver, Reb Wickersham. He was full of stories and tips for our aspiring drivers. "Respect everyone out there with you. Be respectful of your fellow drivers. Do the best you can." he said. K&N driver, Gracin Raz came in and took a track day with us. "It was fun having him. Great competition and he had good tips for the kids" said Ariel. He talked about marketing and what racing means to him. Lastly Patty McMillan from Clackamas County Safety Commission came in and had activities displaying the hazards of driving impaired.
The points came right down to the wire, with Team Ford edging out Team Mopar by three points. Best Simulator Driver went to Anson who consistently held top times in all three simulators. Best On-track Driver went to camper Brayden whose fastest lap was 50.216. Griffin won the Most Improved award by shaving 2.65 seconds off of his total lap time for the week.
It has been a great summer here at the World of Speed. This week was the perfect way to bring it to a close. It was in every way all-stars week.


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Midwest Trips
Every year, Hoofers SnS hosts a couple of trips to the most popular slopes in the Midwest. These trips include locations such as Devil's Head in Merrimac, Wisconsin, as well as locations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula such as Mount Bohemia and the Indianhead/Blackjack mountains at Big Snow Resort. This is an incredible opportunity to experience some of the best skiing and snowboarding of your life, as well as to meet lots of new people and have tons of fun at the same time!
Mount Bohemia - Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4 (This is during Mount Bohemia's Mardi Gras celebration!)
The bus will leave from the Chazen Museum at around 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, and will return around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4.
This is a weekend getaway to one of the snowiest places in the Midwest. Pack your bags for a great weekend of the best skiing and snowboarding at a great price - not to mention it will be an excellent Mardi Gras celebration!
We will be skiing on both Saturday and Sunday and will cap the group at around 50 people, with lodging right off the mountain in 5 yurts (think of a cross between a teepee and a cabin). The yurts include a place to sleep, showers, and refrigerated space. Bring your own bath towels, sleeping bags, and pillows. Breakfast and dinner are included for each day we stay (Friday - Sunday), but you will have to bring food for lunches or plan on buying food at the restaurant on the mountain.
Mardi Gras Madness
As part of Mount Bohemia's Mardi Gras celebration, there will be a number of special events on Saturday, March 3. These include:
- All guys get beads to hand out and the girl who gets the most beads wins $1000 CASH!
- Live music
- Man carries woman contest
- Limbo contest at North Pole Bar
- Costume party at night with best costume winning $250 CASH!
- Pie eating contest
- Contests, games, and prizes
Due to the Mardis Gras celebration, girls ski free! Guys will have their (discounted) lift tickets included in their price.
- Girls (or guys with a season pass): $180
- Guys without a season pass: $210
Signup for this year's Mount Bohemia trip is still closed, but you can check out the event page here! Please note that if you sign up online, you must still complete a trip contract in the Outdoor Programs Office or at the pre-trip meeting.
For more information, please contact Midwest Trips Director Morgen Spees or Assistant Midwest Trips Director Logan Wright at email@example.com!


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THE Daily Record and Sunday Mail website has just had its best month ever – and it's all thanks to you, our readers.
During December, an amazing 2,123,001 unique visitors came to our site, making it the highest monthly readership total and a 50 per cent increase on the same month in 2010.
Our website was read by more than 18.5million unique visitors in total last year – a 32 per cent rise on the 2010 figure.
Here's a rundown of what our readers found most interesting during 2011, purely in terms of how many people read each story, watched each video or listened to each podcast.
1. Teenager dies after dyeing her hair
2. Kate Middleton's fitness regime revealed
3. Trump fences off Aberdeenshire man's home
4. Brushing hair could be fatal for young girl
5. Twitter move backfires for Imogen Thomas's football lover
6. Imogen Thomas's footballer lover named
7. Magician stalls thieves with tricks until cops turn up
8. Scots tycoon and wife arrested in US nightclub
9. Yobs given free lollipops to behave
10. Mounted police charge Kelvingrove Park rioters
1. Rangers could face 25-point deduction
2. Rangers director horrified by court order
3. Celtic coach Alan Thompson on El-Hadji Diouf
4. Old Firm cup clash ends in mayhem
5. Diouf on losing most hated player tag
6. Rangers face Euro ban over sectarian chants
7. Celtic star Anthony Stoke's secret mum revealed
8. Ex-ref revealed as cop who sparked Celtic UEFA probe
9. Diouf: Neil Lennon is no racist
10. Kyle Lafferty gets ear-bashing from Neil Lennon
1. The Krankies reveal wild nights and swinging
2. Gnarls Barkley go out on top
3. Amy Winehouse dies at age she predicted
4. Simon Cowell plans clearout as X Factor viewers turn off
5. Gail Porter home after mental health problems
6. Frankie Cocozza blew TV money on cocaine
7. TV's Jasmine Harmen on posing nude for calendar
8. Tulisa says N-Dubz will split
9. Ricky Gervais jokes split Hollywood
10. Little Mix favourites to win X Factor
1. Villas-Boas unveiled as Chelsea manager
2. Sepp Blatter denies FIFA are in crisis
3. Scotland unveil new performance director
4. Rangers need more players to win four in a row
5. Hampden museum celebrates birthday
6. Rio Ferdinand slams Blatter comments
7. Celtic donate cash to Africa charity
8. Ipswich miss out on cup final
9. Aguero saves Manchester City
10. Paul Lambert tires of penalties
1. Craig Levein's Scotland making progress
2. Scotland v Brazil post-mortem
3. Europa League previews
4. SPL weekly roundup
5. Celtic denied plus SPL previews
6. Rangers stumble against Maritimo
7. Rangers fans face European ban
8. Do Scotland have a bright future?
9. CIS Cup semi-finals preview
10. SPL latest and Scotland fixtures
1. Chaos at Old Firm derby
2. Celtic v. Manchester United Legends
3. 12 key moments in Rangers' title triumph
4. SPL's most expensive duds
5. Kelvingrove party descends into riot
6. Tartan Army move into Alicante
7. Rangers v. Celtic action
8. Wedding iconic images
9. Celtic training in Australia
10. Glasgow life in the 1970s
Tam Cowan
George Galloway
Joan McFadden
Computer games
Jim Traynor
Coleen Nolan
Hugh Keevins
Gordon Waddell
Murdo MacLeod
Mark Hateley
Record month for the Daily Record and Sunday Mail website
THE Daily Record and Sunday Mail website has just had its best month ever – and it's all thanks to you, our readers.
THE Daily Record and Sunday Mail website has just had its best month ever – and it's all thanks to you, our readers.


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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The United States recognizes that the Taliban are now part of the political fabric of Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here on Friday, but the group must be prepared to play a legitimate role before it can reconcile with the Afghan government.
That means, Mr. Gates said, that the Taliban must participate in elections, not oppose education and not assassinate local officials.
"The question is whether the Taliban at some point in this process are ready to help build a 21st-century Afghanistan or whether they still just want to kill people," Mr. Gates said.
The defense secretary made his remarks in an interview with Pakistani journalists at the home of the American ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson. Mr. Gates was on the second day of a two-day visit to the country.
American officials have given qualified support to a proposed Afghan initiative to provide jobs, security and social benefits to Taliban followers who defect. Mr. Gates has said there could be a surge of such followers willing to be integrated into Afghan society, but he has voiced skepticism about whether the Taliban leadership is ready to work peacefully with the Afghan government.
"The question is, what do the Taliban want to make out of Afghanistan?" Mr. Gates told the journalists. "When they tried before, we saw what they wanted to make, and it was a desert, culturally and in every other way."Continue reading the main story
Later on Friday, Mr. Gates told a group of senior Pakistani military officers that the Pakistani Army had to reshape and adapt itself to fighting insurgencies, much as he said the American military had after years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Gates implicitly said that the real threat to Pakistan was the collection of militant groups on the border with Afghanistan and not its archrival in the region, India.
"Fighting along the Afghan border and in the tribal areas has required dramatically different skill sets and equipment than preparing for a potential conventional conflict with another country's army," Mr. Gates said in remarks at Pakistan's National Defense University, the country's main scholarly institution for the military.
In a question-and-answer session afterward, which was closed to the news media, one officer made the argument to Mr. Gates that Pakistan's problems with militants on its border were the fault of the United States, according to the Pentagon press secretary, Geoff Morrell. In the nine-year-old war in Afghanistan, the American military has driven Islamic extremists across the border into Pakistan and as a result, according to Mr. Morrell, the tone of the officer's question to Mr. Gates was "Hey, we're in this mess because of you."
Mr. Gates "took great exception," Mr. Morrell said, and responded that the situation in Afghanistan was unsustainable after the withdrawal of the Russians from the country in 1989 and that Al Qaeda's goal was to destabilize the democratic institutions in the entire region. "The notion that you could somehow be immune from them or not a target of this grand plan of theirs is just not realistic," Mr. Morrell quoted Mr. Gates as saying.
In his formal remarks, Mr. Gates had acknowledged the current "trust deficit" between Pakistan and the United States, and said it had tainted Pakistan's perception of the United States.
"So let me say, definitively," Mr. Gates said, "that the United States does not covet a single inch of Pakistani soil, we seek no military bases here and we have no desire to control Pakistan's nuclear weapons."Continue reading the main story


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