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In the days and hours since the tragic death of Afghan journalist Ajmal Naqshbandi at the hands of his Taliban captors, there has been a flurry of reactions and condemnations from various corners. Most of these came from within Afghanistan and from a few vanguards of the journalistic guild in the outside world. The only other 'outside world' reaction that I am aware of came in the form of a long and anguished series of emails from the Afghan Fulbright students in the US who were also intent, as of this writing, to raise their concerns to officials in the Afghan government. For much of the rest of the world, the hostage saga was over with the safe return of Italian journalist Daniel Mastrogiacomo and the story's newsworthiness receded abruptly.
Most of the condemnations are justly directed against the Taliban and their heinous murder of an innocent human being, a recently married young man expecting to be a father soon, and an enterprising Afghan journalist. The criticisms, however, do not stop at the Taliban.
The Afghan government has also received an unusual amount of criticism for its alleged mishandling of the situation. Many have taken it for granted that the government of Afghanistan had the capability and wherewithal to handle the situation better, and to bring about the desired outcome, i.e. the hostage's safety and release. They see it as a sign of the government's lack of political will, or its outright carelessness with the lives of its own citizens that Ajmal was murdered. Most of such vituperations do not fail to point out that the government went to extraordinary lengths to arrange the safe release of Ajmal's colleague the Italian journalist Daniel Mastrogiacomo in return for the release from captivity of five high ranking Taliban.
This blog has not shied away from pointing out some of the Afghan government's serious shortcomings. However, in keeping with the blog's longstanding tradition of going against the grain and the prevalent mob mentality, we will try to dissect some of the criticisms hurled at the government and try to follow that old mantra in journalism (that I hope also applies to the pseudojournalism that is blogging) to "Follow the Money." In other words, let's try to figure out who benefits from Ajmal's death the most, and maybe we can see that the government is not to blame so much for Ajmal's death on the political will and caring-for-Afghan-lives grounds as it is on grounds of competency.
Following the Money Trail
Two groups benefit the most from the fallout from Ajmal's death. The first are those who perpetrated the action with the precise calculation and expectation that such a fallout will ensue. For some time now the Taliban have shown that they are not the brash and blunt Taliban of yesteryear. They understand well from their experience at the helm of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan that bad PR can be a costly thing, and that images of people hanging from posts and women beaten by black-clad bearded youth can invigorate pressure groups and lead to big changes. They are a media-savvy group with a keen understanding of the power of images, sound bites, pictures, YouTube, in short, the power of perceptions. They understand that a democratic government, or even one that purports to democracy and safeguarding civil liberties, is beholden to certain constraints and vulnerabilities when it comes to dealing with these perceptions.
It is against this background that the Mastrogiacomo/Naqshbandi hostage crisis was staged by the Taliban. Their release of the Italian journalist not only secured them five of the highest ranking Taliban prisoners held by the Afghan government (including the brother of Mullah Dadullah, the de facto face of the Taliban to the world in recent times), but also set the stage for the gruesome sequel. The government of Afghanistan maintains to this day that Ajmal's release was part of the exchange deal and that the Taliban broke their word and made new demands. Even so, the Ministry of Information and Culture has stated that it was surprised by the news of Ajmal's death because at the time negotiations were underway to secure another deadline and buy more time. While none of this should be taken at face value, it is easy to see the Taliban's motive for defaulting. This was evident from the Taliban spokesperson's framing of their action as a response to the government's not heeding the deadline and the demands made by the Taliban. One wonders whether even after the government had buckled under their demands for a second time and released more prisoners the Taliban would have stood by their words. After all, the Taliban had already secured the objective of portraying the government as weak and kowtowing – why not also show that it does not care about the lives of its own citizens as much as it does about foreigners. In retrospect, with accusations of "Khud Kush-i Bigana Parast" (self-hating, foreign-worshiping) coming from all corners, it seems the Taliban have succeeded in this objective as well.
Another group that could potentially exploit and benefit from the situation is the political opposition to the government that has in recent times crystallized in the form of an alliance so surreal that can only take shape in the context of Afghanistan (see here and here). In the days after Mastrogiacomo's release and shortly before Ajmal's murder by the Taliban, leaders of the newly formed UNF exploited the situation to fullest extent by stating that they would do more to secure Ajmal's release and safe return, and that they would be willing to go to lengths that this government has not been able to in order to negotiate with the Taliban and curb violence. Employing demagoguery and the rhetoric of nationalism that so permeates the political discourse in Afghanistan, the new group harped on familiar strings citing the value of Afghan lives and its precedence over those of foreigners. It is clear that this tragic outcome, and the political fallout from it are open to spin and interpretation by some of the same people as signs of this government's failure and the need for change.
The one constituency that stands to lose a great deal from Ajmal's death, second in line of course to Ajmal himself and his family and circle of friends, is the government of Afghanistan. Even seen from the most cynical of points of view, the Afghan government would have done anything in its power, including another prisoner swap, to secure Ajmal's release. This is why allegations of lack of political well and carelessness with Afghan lives simply do not stick in this case. Lack of competency, however, is another story. Hostage negotiations are notoriously difficult in all circumstances, including circumstances where the adversary is far more human and far less bloodthirsty than the Taliban. There are no shortage of incidents around the world where capable hostage negotiation teams have failed and many a hostage crisis has ended up ugly. It should come as no surprise then that with lack of capacity so endemic across all sectors of the Afghan government, their hostage negotiation team was not better prepared to deal with this situation.
Amjal's death was a tragic loss of life and a major setback for the press in Afghanistan. He will be sorely missed by his young family, his many friends, and so many other people whose lives he had touched and was yet to touch in his young career. Out of reverence to him and the profession that he devoted his life to, and to its highest standards for truth, it only behoves the the rest of us to cultivate within ourselves more skepticism instead of cynicism.
Further evidence of the political fallout from Ajmal Naqshbandi's death: the New York Times reports that the Italian government of Romano Prodi has come under fresh attacks from the opposition accusing it of not doing enough to secure the release of Daniel Mastrogiacomo's Afghan translator (Ajmal Naqshbandi) and calling on him to resign. Prodi in turn has accused the opposition of using Ajmal's death for political gain.


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Reiki is a safe, holistic method of hands on healing. It will balance, relax and energise the body. Although Reiki is a subtle energy, it is extremely powerful. A valuable tool in the aid of healing.
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That Really Rustled My Jimmies
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unfunny newfag until you like it.
A phrase that slid out of the diseased vagina that is 4chan when one particularly asinine neckbeard /b/tard decided to create greentext thread in the style of a fifties kewl guy. Using the phrase That Really Rustled My Jimmies within the story made various other /b/tards jump and clap with joy, one of them even concentrated his tiny brain hard enough to put the text on an image of a gorilla. This counts as the one hundred and fifty five billionth image macro involving a hilarious anthropomorphic animal.
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The "meme" continued to evolve and moved out of 4chan. The words then also began to fall onto other images at the hands of various unintelligent cunts that inhabited such putrid places as Newgrounds, FunnyJunk, tumblr, and Facebook. Another image of a cartoon gorilla looking less angry with the caption My jimmies remain unrustled was created. It was really really funny, oh, how we laughed. 4chan's video game board also thought it would be smart to join in on all the fun. Proving once and for all that the mods at /v/ really are gigantic faggots, a sticky of the meme was placed at the top of the page and /v/'s title was changed to "Jimmies". The title has now been changed back to normal as the mod in question was probably fired and raped by m00t for the heinous crime of being mentally disabled.
As of 2015, That Really Rustled my Jimmies is confirmed dead.
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Look at those pearly whites, I'd rustle his jimmies any day
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What is Celiac Disease?
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 133 Americans. Symptoms of Celiac disease can range from
the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. The disease mostly affects people of European (especially Northern European) descent, but recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations as well. Those affected suffer damage to the villi (shortening and villous flattening) in the lamina propria and crypt regions of their intestines when they eat specific food-grain antigens (toxic amino acid sequences) that are found in wheat, rye, and barley. Oats have traditionally been considered to be toxic to celiacs, but recent scientific studies have shown otherwise. This research is ongoing, however, and it may be too early to draw solid conclusions.
Because of the broad range of symptoms celiac disease presents, it can be difficult to diagnose. The symptoms can range from mild weakness, bone pain, and aphthous stomatitis to chronic diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and progressive weight loss. If a person with the disorder continues to eat gluten, studies have shown that he or she will increase their chances of gastrointestinal cancer by a factor of 40 to 100 times that of the normal population. Further, gastrointestinal carcinoma or lymphoma develops in up to 15 percent of patients with untreated or refractory celiac disease. It is therefore imperative that the disease is quickly and properly diagnosed so it can be treated as soon as possible. Celiac disease can be difficult to diagnose. There are agencies available to accomplish this. Note: The only medically acceptable treatment for celiac disease is a 100% gluten-free diet for life. A good place to start is with a healthy diet and added supplementation. Natural remedies can be a great place in cooperation with a savvy doctor and good nutritionist.
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ConfigMgr 1602 Hotfix
As I logged into my Configuration Manager Console this morning, I received a message that there is a new update available. This blog will walk through the steps to apply the new update. In this case it is a hotfix to 1602.
I opened up the Cloud Services under the Administration workspace and I say the update listed.
As a good rule of thumb I checked for pre-requisites.
By the time I got back with my morning coffee, I see that the pre-requisites passed.
Great! Now I chose to install Update Pack
This brought up the following install wizard. Click Next
Since I am in a lab environment, and I took a snapshot prior to this, I am going to upgrade without validating. In the real world, I strongly recommend to validate in a pre-production collection. Click Next.
Accept the license terms. Click Next.
Review the summary. Click Next.
The progress has completed successfully. Click Close.
The hotfix will begin to download. After a few minutes you should see that it is installing:
Note: In my case, it took about 10-15 minutes for this to appear
The install took a few minutes to complete. Verify its state to ensure the install completed.
Automatically Upgrade the ConfigMgr Client
With Configuration Manager moving to the "As a Service" model, we will be seeing newer client versions more frequently. Luckily there is a way to automate this process and ease the administration overhead of the Configuration Manager Administrator.
In the example I am running Configuration Manager 2012 R2 with the 1602 update. I want to be sure that my clients that report into Configuration Manager are updated within 7 days. From the Administration node, click on Hierarchy Settings.
The Hierarchy Settings window will open. Click on the Client Upgrade tab. You will see the Production client version. In this case I am running 5.00.8355.1000 which is the 1602 update version. Select upgrade all clients in the hierarchy using production client. Then select the number of days you need to have your clients up to date.
Note: the clients will not update all at one and should be staggered so there is not increased activity.
Upgrading from ConfigMgr 1511 to 1602
Hello! In this blog I will walk through the steps of upgrading your Configuration Manager environment to the latest update Configuration Manager 1602. Please note that in order to upgrade to 1602, you must first be on 1511. It is not supported going directly to 1602 from any other release.
To see if your environment is showing the update for 1602 click on the administration tab, cloud services. Click on Updates and Servicing. In my case I did not see the update.
To force check the update, you can download the script from this blog post.
Once you run the script restart the SMS_Exec service.
Within a few minutes you will see the latest update appear and start to download.
I looked at the EasySetupPayload folder to where the update is downloaded. This update is quite large (1.72 GB) so it will take some time.
The update will now say that it is available. Click on Install Update Pack. Note: you may choose to run update prerequisite check first, however the install does this anyway.
A wizard will appear. Click Next.
Click Next.
Click Next.
Click I accept the license terms and privacy statement. Click Next.
Review the summary. Click Next.
Click Close.
Refer to the Updates and Servicing again.
You will now see that it is installing. You can refer to the CMUpdate.log for status.
After Several minutes you will see that the status is now changed to Installed.
Click on the Features node under Updates and Servicing. You will now see several features. There is one that is turned off. Select Pre-release – Conditional access for managed PCs. Click Turn on from the ribbon on top.
When you click Turn on, the following message will appear. Click Cancel and close out of the Console and reboot your server before attempting the update. I ran into an issue trying to update the console before a reboot and it would never complete. After the reboot and you attempt to open the console. The same message will reappear. Click OK.
You may be prompted to restart your server. If not, it is a good idea to do so anyway as a lot of changes were just made to your Configuration Manager environment. After the reboot, open your console to confirm the console has been updated.
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Cappies Gala 2011By Laura & Mike Clark • Jun 10th, 2011 • Category: Cappies, News
ShowBizradio has been a proud support of the Cappies since 2007, and will a part of the award ceremony on Sunday evening.
The Twelfth Annual Cappies Gala will take place at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in the 2400-seat Concert Hall at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Performers critics, and tech crews from 63 high schools in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will receive 35 prestigious "Cappie" awards, in a glamorous atmosphere that Cappies (Critics and Awards program) co-founder and Capitol Steps co-founder, Bill Strauss, used to call "part Tonys, part Final Four."
Casts of nominated shows and the performers of nominated songs will act present musical numbers as well as sketches from the nominated plays. The entire show will be aired on Cox Cable "Red Apple" Channel 21 later in the summer.
Throughout the year, the Cappies program is driven by over 400 area high school theater student critics who attend each others' shows, write reviews for newspapers and TV, and serve as "Cappies" awards judges. Over the past eleven years, more than two thousand student-written Cappies reviews have been published by The Washington Post and more than a dozen other area newspapers in both hard copy and online..
On May 15th, approximately 380 student critics voted for Cappie awards, through a digital, student-designed voting process. A list of nominees (5 for each of the 35 award categories) is available.
Launched in Northern Virginia in 1999, Cappies programs are now underway in 15 U.S. cities, (including Cincinnati, Dallas, Kansas City, and three in Canada, with three or more cities who are preparing to start up in the fall.
Bill Strauss, who died in 2007, always proudly said: "High School Theater is the real youth culture in America, and someday, these kids are going to revitalize Broadway. They're the next great theater generation."
Tickets to the gala are available through Cappies high school theater departments, and might be available at the VIP table the night of the event.
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This article can be linked to as: http://washingtondc.showbizradio.com/goto/6920.
Laura & Mike Clark started ShowBizRadio in August 2005 because they love live theater. They each have both performed in and worked behind the scenes in DC area productions, as well as earned a Career Studies Certificate in Theater from Northern Virginia Community College. Mike & Laura are each members of the American Theatre Critics Association, and Mike is a member of the Online News Association.


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The immigration bill has been defeated. That does not mean the immigration problem has been solved. Nor does it mean that Sen. Lindsey Graham backed the wrong horse. It was the only horse in the race!
The problem stems from the legacy of James K. Polk. He should have taken the West all the way to Panama when he had the chance and made us the 60 United States of America.
After all, the citizens of Mexico are North Americans also. Spanish is a beautiful language; we should be fluent in both. The problem is multi-dimensional - poverty south of our borders, greed north of the border - and work to the lowest bidder.
All three were well-represented in the defunct bill. What killed the bill were the earmarks - the greed of unnamed senators - the cost to those who had little or no stake in the outcome, and all the benefits to those who created the mess in the first place: agribusiness and their compatriots in the marketplace.
So we are back to square one. Certainly a 1,500-mile wall is no solution, nor are 2,000 more border patrol officers. Neither was Ross Perot's warning of a "sucking sound" to the south.
President Bush has made a royal mess of things. Let's hope he can get his unemployed brother Jeb on this case, and solve at least one problem in eight years. Then maybe his legacy will actually be "compassionate conservatism."
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The DEP Office of Beaches and Coastal Systems issue permits for activities on the beach. However, if turtle concerns are an issue, the applicant and the DEP will coordinate with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The following are specific issues and concerns raised by the DEP:
Filming On The Beach During Marine Turtle Nesting Season:
Five species of turtles (Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Kemp's Ridley) nest on Florida's Atlantic Ocean and Gulf front beaches. Florida is the most important nesting ground for loggerhead turtles in the Western Hemisphere. In Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties, nesting season is March 1 – October 31. However, in the remainder of the state, nesting season is May 1 – October 31. During nesting season, the nests of sea turtles can be buried anywhere on the beach. After an incubation period of from 45 to 70 days, small turtles, or hatchlings, make their way to just below the sand surface. The hatchlings can remain right at the surface during the day, awaiting night when they scurry across the sand to the water. To ensure protection of both nests and hatchlings, activities involving vehicles, construction of temporary sets, explosions, and other potentially harmful actions are not permitted on the beach during sea turtle nesting and hatching season.
Night Filming During Nesting Season:
The DEP strongly discourages nighttime filming on nesting beaches during the nesting season. Options that exist for nighttime shots include filming at beaches that face bays rather than the ocean, and the small beaches in the Big Bend area (Wakulla through Hernando counties). Nighttime filming is a concern because:
- The lights from filming can disorient nesting female and hatchling turtles (causing them to crawl toward the lights rather than the ocean, where they can succumb to predators, become trampled or run over, or die of dehydration).
- The noise and activity on the beach from a filming event can disturb nesting females, causing them to abandon their nesting attempt.
- The potential for nest crawls to be obscured and hatchlings to be crushed exists when the film crews are working in the dark.
However, the DEP will consider quiet filming conducted with night vision equipment and without lights (as found in some nature films). If the filming is of turtles, a letter of permission from the FWC is required.
Use of lights during the daytime hours (between sunrise and sunset) is perfectly acceptable.
Structures/Props On The Beach:
Structures on the beach can be a concern because:
- A structure can be inadvertently placed on top of a nest, damaging the nest or preventing hatchlings from emerging.
- If excavation is required to place the structure, the nest could become exposed and eggs broken.
- The structure could function as a barricade, preventing nesting turtles from accessing the beach and causing them to abandon their nesting attempts.
Structures on the beach during the marine turtle season are not totally out of the question. The following basic precautions would minimize the potential harm to turtles:
- The structure can be placed on the beach without any excavation or digging of the sand, or use of equipment heavier than an ATV.
- The beach has an ongoing turtle nesting survey in which all nests are being marked. The applicant has the turtle survey person on site during structure placement.
- The structure can be removed each night, and no materials are put out in the morning before the turtle survey is complete.
Special Effects, Stunts, and Miscellaneous Concerns:
The following are some concerns that the DEP has addressed in the past:
- Pyrotechnics – fireworks, or other similar brief flashes of light of no more than a few seconds duration, are of minimal concern. They do not last long enough to disturb the turtles (though repeated flashes and noise could potentially disturb nesting females ).
- Blazing fires can disorient nesting females and hatchlings. Each year we have several incidents of hatchlings crawling to their deaths into illegal bonfires on the beach. We generally do not permit fires at night during nesting season.
- Driving on the beach, particularly heavy equipment or stunt car driving, is a concern. This has the potential to excavate sand, impact turtle nests, or leave ruts in which hatchlings can become entrapped.
Off Limit Areas or Locations
The small, marshy beaches of Wakulla, Taylor, Dixie, Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties are excluded. However, filming in these areas is possible provided that all props and materials are removed and the beach is restored to its original condition before nesting season begins.
Time Limitations Or Constraints
Filming on the beach during turtle season is possible under some circumstances. The DEP will work with producers on a case-by-case situation.
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Thank you for making vacation 2015 a wonderful experience!!! --Bettye Turney
BRANSON SHENANIGANS is the only RV Park which is within walking distance of "The Strip" and yet is surrounded by woods so it is embracingly quiet throughout the day.
- There are about 18 shows within a 3 to 15 minute walk. We would be happy to help line up shows for you upon your arrival and pass along the savings coupons we have to many of the theaters.
- Within a 10 minute walk there are many restaurants and great shopping.
- If you are interested in fishing, we are just a few minutes drive to two different lakes...one known for it's trout, the other for bass.
- The nearest golf course is just five minutes from Branson Shenanigans.
- We are within a short stroll to Ripley's Believe It or Not, and The Toy Museum.
- Family attractions such as White Water (water/amusement park), miniature golf, bumper boats, and go-cart tracks are just a few blocks away.
Green Mountain Drive is a road which parallels the strip on the South side and comes within one block of our park. This road is a convenience for our guests as it permits access to many theaters and restaurants while avoiding the traffic on Rt. 76.
There is shuttle which services all the RV parks and motels. Because we are so close to "the strip" the fee to most anything within the city limits runs only about $5/person each way. There are only three or four RV parks for which this applies...the other parks on the outskirts of town would have a higher fee for riding the shuttle.
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We appreciate your interest in Branson Shenanigans RV Park and hope this information will answer any questions you might have. We look forward to meeting you should you choose our RV park for your stay in Branson.


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North-South divide in house prices, says Nationwide
The gap between house prices in northern and southern England has moved above £100,000 for the first time, according to the Nationwide.
The building society said that house price growth was accelerating, with an average annual increase of 5% in the UK in September.
This was driven by price rises in cities such as Manchester and Belfast.
London prices were at an all-time high, but overall UK prices were 8% below the peak of 2007, the survey said.
Regional differences
The Nationwide said that property prices had risen by 0.9% in September compared with the previous month. This valued the average home in the UK at £172,127.
House prices, and activity in the housing market, has been gathering pace. The Nationwide said prices were growing at the fastest rate since July 2010.
Government schemes aimed at kick-starting the market doldrums of 2011 and 2012 have been among the reasons for the pick-up.
So, Chancellor George Osborne has now asked the Bank of England to take a bigger role in ensuring his Help to Buy housing scheme does not fuel a property boom.
Yet, the picture is not identical across the country.
The typical property in London and the surrounding area, the South East of England, the South West of England and East Anglia combined, is more than £100,000, or 74%, higher than a home in the North of England, the North West, Yorkshire and Humberside, and East and West Midlands combined.
This could create issues for people deciding whether to relocate for work.
Prices in Scotland, Wales and the North of England are far from levels seen during the housing boom, with prices still 12% to 14% lower than the previous peaks, according to the Nationwide's data, which is based on its mortgage business.
Price rises are driven by southern regions of England. Yet all regions recorded house price growth in the third quarter of the year - the first time this has happened in nearly six years. Northern Ireland, for example, recorded its first increase in prices since 2007.
"There are signs that the pick-up is becoming increasingly broad-based," said Robert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist.
However, data from the Land Registry, published on the same day, suggested that some areas of England and Wales were still recording house price falls.
It said that the North East and North West of England, as well as Yorkshire and the Humber, and Wales all recorded house price falls in August compared with the same month a year earlier.
It said the fall was biggest in the North East, which saw a 2.2% drop.


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Encroachment of Muslims and Malay Rights July 2, 2008Posted by ibrahimbaba in Anti-Islam, Islam.
Tags: Ancaman Gereja, Anti-Islam, Baitullah, Herald Catholic Weekly, Islam, Kaabah, Kalimah Allah, KDN, mahkamah, Pembela, PPI, Solat, Writ saman
Ada sahabat-sahabat yang bertanya apakah yang IB maksudkan dengan "Ancaman demi ancaman terhadap hak Melayu dan Muslim dicabar di mahkamah kita yang ramai dari kita tidak berapa ambil peduli" di akhir penutup tulisan IB "Bilakah Ancaman Nyawa Terhadap DSAI?"
Berikut IB siarkan petikan bagi maksud tersebut yang merupakan hebahan Peguam Pembela Islam yang dipetik dari laman "Membela Islam."
Sekian, IB
Brief of issues
1. The Printing Presses And Publications Act was introduced in 1984. Under Control of Undesirable Publications of the Act ;section 7, the Kementerian dalam Negeri introduced Garis Panduan Penerbitan Kementerian Dalam Negeri ("Guidelines").
2. A letter issued by Kementerian Dalam Negeri dated 19.05.1986 instructed and expressly among others stated that the words 'Allah', 'Kaabah', 'Solat' and 'Baitullah' shall not be used by the Herald, the Catholic-weekly; a publication belonging to the Titular Roman Catholic Church of Kuala Lumpur. Such words are deemed as sensitive to the Muslim Community and may cause disharmony, disunity and confusion among the community especially the Malay Muslim community.
3. The Church has consistently breached the Guidelines by reproducing the publication in the Herald containing the words 'Allah'. Although they have been advised each time by the Kementerian Dalam Negeri to cease publishing the word 'Allah' in their publication, they have blatantly disregarded the Guideliness.
4. The Church has now sought to challenge this Guideliness through legal process by filing a Writ of Summons on 15.12.2007 for a Declaration that the Church among others;
a. That the Church is entitled to use the word 'Allah' in their publication;
b. That the Guideliness by the Kementerian Dalam Negeri is illegal;
c. and the use of the word 'Allah' is not exclusive for the religion of Islam.
5. Subsequently the Church filed application for leave dated 19.03 08 for a judicial review opposing the Guidelines which was heard and granted leave by the Court on 5.05.2008. The effect of the leave granted allows the Church to challenge the Guidelines and continue to use the word 'Allah' in the Church's publication among others;
a. That the decision or stand taken by respondent on their application permit for the period 01.01.08 until 31.12.08 should not be subjected to 'GARIS PANDUAN PENERBITAN' dated 01.03.07 which prohibits the word "Allah" in "Herald – The Catholic Weekly" is null and void.
b. They are entitled to use the word "Allah" in "Herald – The Catholic Weekly"
c. the use of the word 'Allah' is not exclusive for the religion of Islam.
d. They applied for Order of Certiorari to quash the decision of the respondent based on 'GARIS PANDUAN PENERBITAN'.
e. They applied for a stay of the decision of the respondent.
6. The decision of the judicial review and writ of summons by the Court may allow the Church not to be bound by the Guidelines and claim the right to use the word 'Allah' by the Christians.
7. This will open a floodgate for other Beliefs to challenge the Guidelines and use the word Allah in their practise.
8. Our response and concern at this juncture is due primarily to the confusion, uncertainty and disharmony it shall caused to the Muslim community especially the Malays who are largely practising Islam and Muslim of other races
9. The concept of Allah as understood, embraced and practised by the Muslim community in Malaysia is totally distinct and separate from the concept as understood by the Church conceptually, culturally and theologically.
10. The concept of Allah embraced by the Muslim community in Malaysia as defined in the context of Muslim and Malay tradition, culture and history is Allah in a MONOTHEIST (TAUHID) sense as opposed to the concept of TRINITY of God as understood by the Church.
11. Faced with the challenges impacting the interests and unity of the Muslims especially the Malay Muslim community, Majlis Agama Islam of States view this development with the deepest of concern and alarm and have subsequently filed applications to be admitted as interveners to the Church's application namely in the Writ of Summon and Review.
Seruan Peguam Pembela Islam (PPI) yang mengharapkan kita menyebarkan maklumat ini kepada yang lain:
Kami memohon agar umat Islam, khususnya pendukung-pendukung NGO-NGO Islam yang berkelapangan untuk hadir di Mahkamah berkenaan pada tarikh-tarikh tersebut di atas (sila ke lamannya yang menyenaraikan tarikh-tarikh penting) bagi mengikuti secara langsung perbicaraan kes-kes yang dinyatakan, demi menzahirkan keprihatinan serta memberi sokongan moral kepada perjuangan ini serta pihak-pihak yang terlibat. Kes-kes tersebut merangkumi pelbagai isu melibatkan kepentingan umat Islam dan kedudukan Islam di dalam perlembagaan persekutuan. Sebarang pertanyaan/ pengesahan kehadiran boleh berhubung dengan Hj. Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar (0192351555) atau Azril Mohd Amin (0123037110).
- 1. Bilakah Ancaman Nyawa Terhadap DSAI? « Ibrahimbaba's Weblog - July 2, 2008
[…] umum terhadap banyak lagi isu-isu yang mendesak dan amat perlu perhatian yang sewajarnya. Ancaman demi ancaman terhadap hak Melayu dan Muslim dicabar di mahkamah kita. Sayangnya tidak ramai yang benar-benar ambil […]


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1990: "Amandela!"
Dov Fedler's cartoons of the day reflected the opinions of his newspaper's middle class readership: excited by prospects of a democratic future, but frustrated by what they saw as unreasonable demands. Fedler's earlier cartoons show a revolutionary Mandela, his right fist raised in defiance.


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November 19, 1997, Section C, Page 6Buy Reprints
Bob Watson, the Yankees' general manager, said Monday that nobody wanted Bernie Williams, but the Detroit Tigers apparently did. Although Randy Smith, the Tigers' general manager, declined to name the team and the player, he apparently had worked out a deal late Monday for a Yankee outfielder who, from the description of a member of the Tigers' organization, could only have been Williams.
The Tigers planned to give the Yankees a package of minor leaguers. The Tigers traded Travis Fryman, their third baseman, and his $6.5 million salary to Arizona tonight in part to create payroll room for Williams. Smith woke up this morning expecting to announce the trade tonight, but the Yankees pulled out of it. ''We had a deal for a major player with a club, and they came back and said they weren't going to do it,'' Smith said.
Would he still make the deal if the team revived it? ''If they came back with what they proposed, yes,'' Smith said. ''We gave our word.''
Watson had left the draft and could not be reached for comment.


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Well, this is just great. Now we get to deal with alt-right/neo-nazi-types.
Here's how I found out about this on Facebook:
A friend found this in the Halle library, one who is a Middle Eastern WoC. It was not left on some random table. This was on a sign next to the elevator. This is absolutely unacceptable. Eastern Michigan University this is hate speech and needs to be investigated. No Nazi propaganda on our campus.
#TruEMU #OurHouseEMU
Spread this like wildfire.
I posted this on the EMUTalk Facebook group, and according to the conversation there, the administrative office of the library did verify that this is for real, the cards have been removed, and they are going to "investigate further to ensure this sort of material isn't anywhere else."
Mark Maynard has posted about it on his blog, and I'm guessing we'll be hearing more about this in the MSM soon. Stay tuned.
Update #1: The Office of the President sent an email about all this, and apparently, these cards were all over campus this past weekend. Here's a PDF of that email.
Update #2: There is this article in Mlive– perhaps best not to read the comments.
I have to say that one of the dilemmas/challenges here is trying to figure out when how much is too much when it comes to paying attention to these tings. On the one hand, yes of course, the EMU community should be made aware of this and should condemn it. On the other hand, at what point are we just giving these people what they want in the form of too much attention?


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Rock and politics at the Sundance Film Festival
It wasn't exactly DCDance, but the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, definitely had its fair share of political overtones, along with a healthy contingent of Potomac personalities. Of course, there was the usual helping of showbiz types (Ray Romano! 50 Cent!), but the fun part was picking out the Hill folks from the Prada-and-bling crowd.
Herewith, a few snapshots from a sub-zero, snowbound film festival:
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• Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty was seen along with former Virginia governor/U.S. Senate hopeful Mark Warner at an event to help celebrate the film "Kicking It," a documentary about the Homeless World Cup soccer championship.
• Motion Picture Association of America chief Dan Glickman reports that he caught nearly a half-dozen movies in a little more than two days, including the U2 concert film in 3-D, the Jack Black comedy "Be Kind Rewind" and "Henry Poole Is Here," the latter produced by Glickman pal Tom Rosenberg of Lakeshore Entertainment.
• Lagging Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel attended and, along with Glickman, took part in a Creative Coalition symposium and dinner. MIA from the campaign trail after the first round of debates, Gravel told us he has been sick for 30 days with the flu and then a sinus infection. Currently on his third round of antibiotics, he's spending the rest of the week in Florida and plans to continue his campaign as an independent.
• Former Vice President Al Gore was seen walking into the U2 film sans entourage, then sitting with the band at the screening after being photographed by fans in the lobby amid screams of "We love you!"
Hard to tell who was the bigger rock star that night — Bono or Gore.
Breaking here from bold-faced political names, let's pause and rock a bit. Music legend Patti Smith, arriving at Sundance for the world premiere of a biographical documentary titled "Patti Smith: Dream of Life," gave a small club show Monday night during which she told faithful fans, "It's an election year — and I have no advice." (She did, in fact, implore the crowd to register to vote and "use your voice.")
Earlier in the day, we had a brief discussion with the punk-poet goddess behind memorable anthems such as "People Have the Power" and "Because the Night." Wearing a T-shirt with a scrawled peace sign design, she seemed extremely serious about the upcoming election and exercising her right to vote.
"I'm being very vigilant in studying our candidates," she said, referring to herself as a "Democrat by blood" but still fiercely independent. "I feel that one of the things that's important in our process is to have multiple candidates — that's one of the things Ralph Nader was working so hard to preserve."


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Written By: Toby Junker and Kamari Purcell
Top Ten Power Rankings
1. New England Patriots (10-2)
Last week: W @ Buffalo Bills
This Week: @ Miami Dolphins
The New England Patriots now find themselves in a familiar position, at the top of the league and the top of these power rankings. This shift in the rankings comes as the Philadelphia Eagles finally lost again and the Patriots continue their 8 game Tour De Force through the league. The game was fairly close at the half with the Pats only up 9-3 thanks to a trio of Stephen Gostkowski field goals. However, they absolutely dismantled the Buffalo Bills in the second half, for all intents and purposes locking up the division crown in the AFC East for the 8th year in a row, barring a total and complete meltdown. QB Tom Brady was sacked three times and struggled for much of the game (258 passing yards and an INT). Running backs Dion Lewis (15 carries for 92 yards) and Rex Burkhead (12 carries for 78 yards and 2 TDs) combined for another solid game on the ground. Their defense continues to smother opponents and held the Bills to a single field goal for the entire game and they recorded 4 sacks and an interception off Bills QB Tyrod Taylor. One area where they struggled was in stopping the run as they allowed the Bills to rush for 183 yards on 26 carries at 7 yards per carry. The biggest blemish on Sunday afternoon was an egregious, dirty hit by Pats TE Rob Gronkowski on Bills CB Tre'Davious White who was otherwise having a solid game with 9 catches for 147 yards. The Patriots are lucky to only be without the All-Pro tight end for just this upcoming week. They now have an opportunity to seal up the division with a win over a divisional opponent in the Miami Dolphins.
2. Philadelphia Eagles (10-2)
Last week: L @ Seattle Seahawks
This Week: @ Los Angeles Rams
Well, we all knew the winning streak would eventually come to an end and it makes sense that it happened on the road in Seattle, where the Seahawks have excelled under HC Pete Carroll and QB Russell Wilson. Eagles QB Carson Wentz put up big passing yardage numbers (348 passing yards), but failed to get the ball into the end zone (1 touchdown). He was unable to get a rhythm in the pocket as he was sacked three times and fumbled twice, losing one. The NFL's second best rushing unit (143.3 yards per game) was underwhelming as they failed to garner 100 yards on the ground (98) for the first time since opening week against the Washington Redskins (58). One positive on offense was WR Nelson Agholor who exploded for a big game with 7 receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown. The defense didn't have much success as they failed to get a turnover and let Wilson have a big performance (227 yards and 3 TDs passing plus 6 carries for 31 yards rushing). The road ahead doesn't get easier as the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. Another loss would put them in jeopardy of losing the top seed in the NFC, but they can clinch the NFC East with a win or Dallas Cowboys' loss.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-2)
Last week: W @ Cincinnati Bengals
This Week: vs. Baltimore Ravens
This one got ugly. So much for no extracurriculars in this intense "rivalry" between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. In a game with multiple illegal hits and a couple of star players being carted off the field, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger chalked it up to just good old fashioned AFC North football, but the league has to draw a line somewhere. This is the type of game that hurts the NFL's brand as they "attempt" a push to move towards a safer game. The Steelers struggled for much of the first half falling behind 17-0 before rallying in the second half to win on another last second Chris Boswell field goal (3 times in the last 4 weeks). Big Ben started off rough by throwing an interception on the opening drive but was serviceable for the rest of the game (290 yards and 2 TDs) The league's best running back-wide receiver duo was at it again this week as RB Le'Veon Bell (18 carries for 76 yards and 5 catches for 106 yards and a receiving TD) and WR Antonio Brown (8 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown) had another big showing. The defense which really struggled in the first half, clamped down and held the Bengals to a field goal the rest of the way. Looking ahead, the Steelers will look to clinch the AFC North division with a win over the rival Baltimore Ravens Sunday night.
4. Minnesota Vikings (10-2)
Last week: W @ Atlanta Falcons
This Week: @ Carolina Panthers
The Minnesota Vikings just keep quietly racking up wins and that's now eight in a row. They marched into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and came away with a quality win over an Atlanta Falcons team that entered on a three game winning streak. This game was back and forth as Atlanta took the initial lead and were leading at the half but the Vikings kept coming back thanks largely to their defensive efforts as they held the Falcons to 9 points on 3 Matt Bryant field goals. QB Case Keenum had a solid game throwing for 227 yards on 25/30 (80.33%) and a pair of touchdowns. He spread the ball around, hitting 9 different receivers. The team wasn't effective running the ball (3.4 yards per carry) but still eclipsed the 100 yard mark (100 rushing yards on 31 carries). The defense did a remarkable job on 3rd downs holding the Falcons to 1 of 10 (10%) on the night. They held Falcons QB Matt Ryan to 173 passing yards on 16/29 (55.2%). After his huge week last week (12 catches for 253 yards and 2 TDs), CB Xavier Rhodes and the rest of the Vikings' secondary shut down Falcons WR Julio Jones, limiting him to 2 catches for 24 yards. Both teams were focused on ball security as neither team had a turnover. The Vikings follow up their win over a tough NFC South opponent with another NFC South opponent in the Carolina Panthers next week.
5. Los Angeles Rams (9-3)
Last Week: W @ Arizona Cardinals
This Week: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The Los Angeles Rams now have back-to-back wins after losing to the Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago. The Rams really pulled away in the second half. Jared Goff had a solid game notching 220 yards and 2 TDs despite also throwing an INT. Todd Gurley mixed it up on the ground (19 carries for 74 yards) and through the air (6 catches for 84 yards). With a lackluster game for the offense, which was actually outgained (312-303), the special teams unit and the defense came up big. The offense also struggled in the red zone going 2-4 (50%) and on 3rd down going 3-11 (27.3%).The leg of K Greg Zuerlein as he went 4 for 4 including one from 56 yards out. The defense cashed in on a pick-six by LB Alec Ogletree, and S Lamarcus Joyner added a pick as well. The defense also came away with 6 sacks on the day including 2 from superstar DT Aaron Donald. The offense will have to play much better as they have a tough test this week as the Philadelphia Eagles come into town ready to make up for last week's disappointing loss. This is a necessary win for the Rams as they'll be travelling to Seattle in 2 weeks to face the Seahawks in a crucial divisional matchup.
6. New Orleans Saints (9-3)
Last week: W vs. Carolina Panthers
This Week: @ Atlanta Falcons
The New Orleans Saints were able to right the ship after last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The win against the Panthers was vital as it effectively extends their lead to 2 games in the division (due to a tiebreaker with Carolina since they have beaten them twice this year). QB Drew Brees has had better games (369 passing yards and 1 TD), but the running game has done its part to create a balanced attack (28 carries for 148 yards at 5.3 yards per carry). RB Mark Ingram was the leading rusher for the Saints as he gashed the Panthers' defense for 85 yards on 14 carries (6.1 average) and a touchdown. The biggest thing for the Saints this year has been the emergence of RB Alvin Kamara as he looks to cement himself as a potential superstar and Offensive Rookie of the Year. He had another explosive game and was important in both the running game (9 carries for 60 yards and 2 TDs) and in the passing game (5 catches for 66 yards). On the other side of the ball, it appears that the Saints may have also drafted the Defensive Rookie of the Year in CB Marshon Lattimore, who has been an important piece in turning this defense around. The defensive unit played pretty well as a whole, limiting Panthers QB Cam Newton to less than 200 passing yards and forcing a turnover. The Saints defense also did a good job of getting off the field on 3rd (3-10) and 4th (0-2) downs. With a pair of wins over the Panthers, the Saints will now look to tighten their grip on the NFC South with a win over the Atlanta Falcons (who they will play twice in the next three weeks) on Thursday Night Football.
7. Seattle Seahawks (8-4)
Last Week: W vs. Philadelphia Eagles
This Week: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
This was a big week for the Seattle Seahawks who were able to dethrone last week's number one in the power rankings, the Philadelphia Eagles. It helped them to maintain pace in the NFC West as they are still just a game behind with a game left to play against the Los Angeles Rams. It also allowed them to take advantage in the wild card as two fellow contenders (Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers) both fell this week. QB Russell Wilson had a good game with 227 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns combined with 6 carries for 31 yards. The running game paced by RB Mike Davis (16 carries for 64 yards) who earned just his second start of the season, was able to pass the 100 yard mark for the game (25 carries for 101 yards). The defense also played big holding the league's No.1 offense (30.1 points per game) to just 10 points. The Seahawks defense was anchored by strong performance from LB Bobby Wagner who had a big game with 13 total tackles, 9 solo, and 2.5 tackles for loss and LB K.J. Wright who had 10 total tackles, 8 of which were solo. S Bradley McDougald played well too with 12 total tackles, 7 of which were solo. The Seahawks also won the turnover battle at +2. Seattle's improving offensive line will face a difficult task in protecting Russell Wilson from a dominating front seven as the Seahawks take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this week.
8. Tennessee Titans (8-4)
Last Week: W vs. Houston Texans
This Week: @ Arizona Cardinals
The Titans keep winning as they roll through this easy part of the schedule and have now rattled off wins in 6 of their last 7. With the win they got some mild revenge after the drubbing they took at the hands of the Deshaun Watson-lead Texans back in Week 4 as they lost that one 57-14. The Titans relied on a big rushing game and solid defense to win this one. RB Derrick Henry was the leading rusher with 109 rushing yards on 11 carries (although the majority of this came on his 75-yard touchdown run) and the team racked up 198 rushing yards on 25 total carries, averaging just under 8 yards per carry. QB Marcus Mariota didn't have a great game (150 yards and 1 touchdown), but did just enough to give his team the win. With the struggles of the offense, the defense was out on the field a lot having to go for 75 plays. While they let Texans QB Tom Savage have his numbers (365 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT), they held the running game in check, limiting Texan rushers to just 53 yards on 22 carries. They also got to the quarterback four times. With the 5-7 Cardinals next on the schedule, it appears that they may be able to keep this run going for at least another week.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
Last week: W vs. Indianapolis Colts
This Week: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Jacksonville got the chance to play an easy Indianapolis Colts team before they prepare to face Seattle. This one was never really in doubt as the Jaguars just seemed to impose their will, especially in the second half. QB Blake Bortles looked the part of a good quarterback with over 300 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. WR Marqise Lee was the main recipient of Bortles' good day as he had 7 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. One surprise was that the NFL's best rushing team (almost 150 rushing yards per game) was held under 100 yards. Leonard Fournette had a tough day at the office trudging for just 57 yards on 20 carries at a dismal 2.8 yards per carry, but he did manage to find the end zone. On the defensive end, they were absolutely stellar once again as they held the Colts under 300 total yards for the game. LB Paul Posluszny had a monster game, recording 14 total tackles, 10 solo, 1.5 sacks, and 2.5 tackles for loss. They also held Indianapolis to 33% (5-15) on 3rd down conversions, but weren't quite as successful on 4th down conversions allowing them to go 100% (4-4). They had another positive day in the turnover margin column at +2. Next on the schedule is an intriguing matchup with the Seattle Seahawks which pits Russell Wilson against the league's best defense (14.8 points per game).
10. Carolina Panthers (8-3)
Last week: L @ New Orleans Saints
This Week: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Carolina suffered a tough blow this week causing them to lose ground in both the divisional and the wild card races. QB Cam newton had to do it all as he was not only forced to play quarterback (183 yards and 2 TDs), but also shoulder the rushing efforts of the team as he lead with 6 carries for 51 yards. This is a bad formula for the Carolina Panthers as Cam Newton can't carry all the burden of the offense himself. RB Christian McCaffrey has still struggled to find his footing in the league and has been unable to live up to the preseason expectations and hype. It looks particularly bad in this game as you have another rookie who was drafted 2 rounds later in Alvin Kamara who thoroughly outplayed him (49 yards from scrimmage and 1 TD for McCaffrey vs. 126 yards from scrimmage and 3 TDs for Kamara). The Saints just seem to have their number this year and unfortunately, they are now behind in the loss column and have lost the tie breaker to the Saints. They'll need to play much better if they want to rebound next week as they face stiff competition in a Minnesota Vikings team that has won eight straight games. A loss next week would probably put the division title out of reach for the Panthers.
Best of the Rest:
Buffalo Bills (6-6), San Diego Chargers (6-6), Atlanta Falcons (7-5),
Detroit Lions (6-6), Baltimore Ravens (7-5)
Week 14 Hot Takes
Game of the Week:
Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets (38-31) - This was an entertaining affair and saw the Jets continue the Chiefs' miserable downturn as they went from 5-0 to 6-6. One place where you can't put the blame is on QB Alex Smith who had 366 passing yards and 4 passing TDs and also added a 70 yard run play. RB Kareem Hunt continues to struggle in the offense, accounting for only 40 rushing yards on just 9 carries. Tyreek Hill had a big game with 6 catches for 185 yards and 2 TDs. The defense really struggled though, as they gave up nearly 500 yards of offense to the Jets and didn't cause a single turnover or sack. QB Josh McCown had 331 yards and a touchdown through the air, while the Jets racked up 157 yards on the ground. Wide receivers Jermaine Kearse and Robby Anderson combined for 17 catches and 264 receiving yards. This game was pretty wild and the Jets sealed the win with a turnover on downs following a Josh McCown touchdown run with about 2 minutes left in the game. The Jets have 5 wins at this point of the season, which is about 5 more wins than most experts expected for the entire season.
Play(s) of the Week:
Chicago Bears RB/PR Tarik Cohen's 61-Yard Punt Return TD - I would just like to say that this was awful punt return coverage by the San Francisco 49ers. Cohen ran about 15 yards in the direction of his own end zone before reversing field. The 49ers got out of their lanes and left open a giant crease for him to return through. Once he got past the initial set of defenders, there was no one left to stop him. It was an impressive return, but also very porous special teams coverage.
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones 20-Yard Rushing TD - So I know walk-off is a baseball term, but that's what this play was. On his first rush of the day, RB Aaron Jones scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime to propel the Packers to a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His fresh legs may have paid off as he bounced off the initial penetration before bouncing outside and was able to race untouched from there into the end zone. Due to the NFL's overtime rules, the game ended with the touchdown and should thus be considered a walk-off.
Player of the Week:
Baltimore Ravens FS Eric Weddle - Alright, Keenan Allen has officially gone on a tear, securing his third straight 10+ catch, 100+ receiving yards, and 1+ TD game. However, he's ineligible since he already won this award. Besides, this award has been dominated by offensive players lately, so why not give a shout out to somebody on the other side of the ball. This week's player is Eric Weddle who logged a fantastic all around game on Sunday. He had 3 total tackles, 2 solo, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass deflection, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception return for touchdown. He basically recorded a stat in every single major defensive category and was able to directly put up points on the board. This was a special performance from the 11-year vet in a winning effort that solidified the Baltimore Ravens' position in the AFC wild card race.
Fantasy Football
(6 ppt, .5 ppr, % owned according to NFL.com)
Start: Dak Prescott, DAL (@NYG) - Dak's season has been a mixed bag thus far. After being one of the top fantasy QBs prior to the Zeke suspension, he plummeted into the depths in the first three games of the Zeke absence. The Cowboys offense, did however, look to get back on track against the Redskins last week and their momentum should carry over when they play a dysfunctional Giants team this week. The Giants give up the 4th most fantasy points to opposing QBs, making me feel rather confident in trusting Dak with my playoff aspirations.
Sit: Cam Newton, CAR (MIN) - It's going to be really tough to bench Cam Newton and if he's gotten you this far: you've probably moved on from whatever back up situation you once had. Having that said, Cam has had a very up and down season and draws one of the NFL's toughest defenses for the first round of the fantasy playoffs. If you're lucky enough to have paired Cam with someone the likes of Cousins/Goff/Wentz, I'd probably lean towards them.
Stream: Jimmy Garoppolo, SF (@HOU) (7.7% Owned) - Jimmy G looked pretty good in his first action as an NFL starting QB. While he managed just 10 fantasy points he did rack up 298 yards moving the ball pretty well. Playing a Houston defense that gives up the second most points to QBs should help add in that TD column and allow Jimmy G to lead you into the next playoff round.
Buy: Matt Ryan, ATL - The Falcons offense looked dead for much of this year but over the past month it's looked more like its 2016 self. While last week didn't have Ryan putting up big numbers, that's largely due to the Vikings matchup. With a healthy Freeman, a clicking Falcons offense, and a schedule that entails two matchups against the Saints (in recent years games between these two teams are high scoring) and one game against the Bucs, I wouldn't be surprised to see Ryan as the QB1 over the Week 14-16 stretch.
Sell: Alex Smith, KC - Even with 3 home games during the fantasy playoffs I don't trust Alex Smith. The Chiefs aren't playing good football and I don't want to tie my title hopes to a team like that. With Smith lighting it up last week, see if you can't get any value for him before the playoffs get under way.
Stash: Case Keenum, MIN (23.2% Owned) - Keenum's been slinging all year long. If you look at solely the 2017 season it isn't a stretch to say he's been a top 8 QB. The matchup against CAR isn't great this week but if you grab Keenum now you can easily slot him in when your starter draws a tough defense.
Also: If he isn't owned in your league, go grab Aaron Rodgers. This dude is a complete game changer and if he come back during your playoffs he could easily give you the boost you need to win your league.
Start: Dion Lewis, NE (@MIA) - Lewis has been pretty consistent over the past month averaging a little over 12 ppg and never dropping below 9. He's found a really nice role in the Pats offense and is making the most of it. The Dolphins will probably fall behind early and Lewis should see plenty of action. (And honestly even if the Dolphins get out to a lead, Lewis is a pass catcher so that works too.)
Sit: Kareem Hunt, KC (OAK) - One of the darlings of the fantasy community, Hunt has very much cooled since his hot start. In fact, in his past 5 games, he has failed to post double digit fantasy points. At this point, I need to see Hunt produce before I can get him back in my lineup. If you have a mid level guy like Duke Johnson, Dion Lewis, or Rex Burkhead, I would seriously consider demoting the rookie to your bench.
Stream: Rex Burkhead, NE (@MIA) (33.2% Owned) - Pretty similar stuff to Lewis. These two guys have found a way to co-exist and co-produce. The Dolphins give up the 9th most points to opposing RBs so there should be room for both these guys to eat.
Buy: Ezekiel Elliot, DAL - So this is mainly for people who are feeling pretty good about their chances of having a meaningful Week 16 game. Zeke will come back and more than likely the Cowboys will be towards the end of a playoff push. He'll step right back into that offense and although he has a tough matchup (vs SEA), I'd trust him to produce as a top 15 RB.
Sell: Marshawn Lynch, OAK - Lynch's days of being the predominant beast RB in this league are behind him. He's largely struggled to produce in Oakland this season only having 3 games in which he's broken 12 points. However, two of those three have been the past two weeks so his value is probably at the highest it has been since the start of the season. Move him now and see if you can't get a player that will produce for you consistently in the playoffs.
Stash: Peyton Barber, TB - Barber is clearly the Bucs back of choice. While many were hopeful that Doug Martin would return from suspension to have a pro bowl caliber season, he's been largely underwhelming and the Bucs have moved on. They've been force feeding Barber touches over the past couple week leading to a 15 ppg average in that span. If you really wanted to, you could probably just plug and play Braber this week as he faces a weak DET run defense.
**Note: Still very much on the Josh Gordon hype train, for your own good go out and get him.**
Start: Marvin Jones, DET (@TB) - I haven't been overly fond of Jones this year but despite that (not really sure why my doubt would impact him but whatever….) Jones has continually been a threat for the Lions passing game. He's always had that big play capability as part of his game but has produced even when the home run ball doesn't fall his way. He gets a TB defense giving up the most points to opposing WRs so he could easily have a monsterous day.
Sit: TY Hilton, IND (@BUF) - TY was great last year with Andrew Luck but this season it's been a different story. That's nothing really against TY but it's hard to produce when you lose your starting QB. TY has been a few studs with a lot of duds this year and you can't afford to take an L at a WR spot in the playoffs.
Stream: Chris Hogan, NE (@MIA) (50.1% Owned) - So technically Hogan breaks my rule of having my stream guy be 50% owned or less but he's too good to not get the word out. Available in almost half the leagues right now, Hogan was a WR1 prior to his injury. He should step back into the offense this week, he was spotted at practice Wednesday, in what figures to be a pretty easy game. The best part about Hogan is you can use him going forward in the playoffs; he's not just a one week plug and play.
Buy: Mohamed Sanu, ATL - This is perfect, in most leagues you won't even have to pay for Sanu as he's owned in just 32% of leagues. I talked about, in the Ryan segment, how the Falcons have some nice matchups. Normally, I'd argue to go after the big name, go get Julio, but the Falcons never seem to target Julio in the red zone and while the Saints give up a decent amount of points to WRs, rookie cornerback Marshon Lattimore is having a sensational season and could give Julio Jones issues. Go after Sanu and get the points from the WR with the easier matchup.
Sell: Tyreek Hill, KC - Similar to Smith, Hill is coming off a spectacular game. However, Hill (like TY) has been very up and down this year. One bad week can knock you out of the fantasy playoffs so see if you can't move Hill so someone that gives you more week to week production.
Stash: Robert Woods, LAR (45.3% Owned) - Again, usually I like to have my stash guy a little lower in owned percentage but I have to get the word out on Woods. Woods was coming into his own and producing as a WR1 prior to picking up a bump a few weeks back. With Woods potentially returning this week and likely no later than next week, this is a perfect chance to grab him and reap the rewards once he gets back on the field.
Extra: So I didn't get to put this into any of my write ups by I saw a stat this week that I just had to share. Tyreek Hill, a guy who is widely regarded as the fastest player in the league, had two long vertical touchdowns this past weekend and reached a top speed of 20.78 mph; that's really flippin' fast. Now, Derrick Henry, the 6'3'' 247 lb RB that's built like a linebacker, had a breakaway TD run this week. He hit 21.64 mph… That's almost an entire mph faster than the dude we consider to be electrifying and dangerous based on his speed, and Henry is a mammoth in size compared to Hill… That's just crazy...
All Stats & Info Courtesy of nfl.com


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The collection: Africa
There are approximately 3000 items from Africa in the collection.
In the World Cultures gallery Africa is represented by the arts of West Africa, East and South Africa, beadwork and a collector's case concerning Richard E. Dennett, an ivory and rubber trader in Central Africa in 1879.
The collection also includes early and modern day examples of indigo-dyed adire that was collected from Nigeria in the early 1960s. There are also fine examples of metalwork in copper and iron from different parts of the continent including looted material taken from Benin City during the punitive expedition of February 1897. There is also an assortment of Akan items from Ghana that relate to measuring gold dust such as brass weights, containers and scales. Material from East and South Africa includes rare specimens of beaded adornment, barkcloth and objects relating to the Zulu wars.
The design of this armlet suggests that it was possibly made by the Kikuyu living close to the Kamba border. The single cowry is acting as a device to protect the wearer from evil. The danglers suspended on copper chains are cold cut aluminium moon-shaped terminals called tulamba.


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Does being a Christian forbid one to participate in the socio-political and secular affairs of the country? The height of being apolitical is when someone vehemently resists another's political views for his religious belief. The Catholic archbishop of Delhi, Anil Couto was targeted by some hashtag groups and Modi media a couple of days ago for urging his flock "to pray for the country" and for the protection of "the democratic principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution" in a "turbulent political atmosphere."
Church's Right to Participate
Though the Church does not encourage party politics as well as partisan ideologies, she does not deter her children to participate in civil affairs with an intention to contribute to it. Discerning divine will from the Sacred Scriptures it has been the tradition of the Church to guide its faithful to meaningfully engage in the public life. Being a Christian does not mean to shrink into a spiritual cocoon praying for oneself and practice some private rituals, but envisages to actively participate in the social life by being the 'salt of the earth and light of the world' (Mt. 5:13-14).
'Common Good' is the principle that guides Church's participation in the civic affair. Common Good is "the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfilment more fully and more easily" (Pope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra). In Laudato Si, Pope Francis wrote 'the principle of the Common Good immediately becomes, logically and inevitably, a summons to solidarity and a preferential option for the poorest of our brothers and sisters. This option entails recognizing the implications of the universal destination of the worlds goods…' (LS 158).
The Church neither lives an isolated private life detached from the society nor consider itself as an alien organisation. The Church contributes to the society in numerous ways which include a major share in education and health sector. Even the enemies of the Church would not deny its massive and unchallengeable contribution to the deprived sections of the society comprising Dalits, women and children, fishermen, migrants, socially weaker sections etc. Roaring to suppress the voice of the Church is encroaching into its fundamental rights.
Innocuous Letter Irritates BJP
The BJP perceived an alarming threat in Archbishop Anil's letter. Even before other fellow bishops and faithful appreciated the letter, the party and its allying media houses responded to it with furor. They tried to daunt the bishop and the Christian community alleging that the Church is against Modi, whereas the letter does not speak anything about PM Modi or BJP. Why would they get disturbed about this inoffensive letter which only urges its audience to make weekly prayers for the well-being of the country?
Catholics not only believe in the power of prayer, but also are convinced about their duty to pray for others. What the Bishop had asked the people of his care is to pray for the protection of the country, not for its destruction. While other religious organizations have already performed yagyas for social and environmental purposes, how could a Christian prayer for the country be so offensive? Wouldn't the BJP want this country not to progress? Had the BJP really been genuine about the 'vikas' of the country, they should have welcomed this spiritual gesture.
The panic and anguish in the BJP camp reflects their faith in the power of Christian prayer and its ability to bring about change. Along with millions of Christians in the country I have decided to pray for our Country and the protection of its Constitution inspired by Archbishop's pastoral letter. I do this because I believe prayers can bring about real change.
When the bishop asks to pray for the Nation why would some government offices immediately comment that there is no turbulent situation in the country and the minorities are safe? Why would some media characterize it as targeting Modi? First the bhakts identify the country with Modi. Secondly they are reinforcing that the nation is not faring well under the Modi rule. Had Modi and BJP were delivering they would not have been threatened by a single page letter that requests to pray for nation! What the nation really needs is a prayer of deliverance. While the politically passive Catholic church is latently perceived as an influencing force it is disingenuous to scrap it as not having political role in the country.
Solidarity and Social Sensitivity
The Church's responsibility to make political opinions stems from its sense of solidarity with other members of the society. The morality of a society lies in how it treats its vulnerable members and how it attends to the less fortunate and disabled members to participate in society. These include the poor, victims of rape, social exclusion, old age, illness, addiction, people in prison and immigrants etc.
The Church's heart aches when people are excluded as it envisages inclusive society. Church is not simply concerned about electoral politics but is very much bothered about the anti-human economic policies which Pope Francis called a ticking time bomb. The Church believes that only a fair and equitable market can achieve sustainable prosperity. Politics is not just about rallies, fake photoshop propagandas, spread of lies and providing license to kill on streets, it is not about spewing venom on others and keeping silent at unjust atrocities, but is about the common good, understood as those social conditions which enable people to flourish and live peacefully. We should assume that the letter of Archbishop Anil has challenged the national rulers to work for all sections of people and not to be divisive. Wow, the power of prayer even before they started praying!
The Challenges Ahead
As the Catholic bishop in the capital city was fulfilling his moral and spiritual responsibility the divisive factions have used this opportunity to misinterpret the message or catalysing religious fundamentalism. Extremist individuals might use the letter to fuel their political whims. Christians shall not be intimidated by the false propaganda of anti-Christian media and fake nationalists, but rather take a pro-active stance in witnessing to the human values enshrined in the Bible. They shall neither fall prey to the divisive and venomous messages nor spread such messages especially in the social media.
The Christian community aspires that more of its pastors follow up Bishop Anil's legitimate concerns about the turbulent time with their bold statements and further invitations to prayer. However, do not forget that the call to prayer is also an opportunity to dialogue, as reconciliation is the key thrust of Christian spirituality. Let the leaders not estrange the Church from peaceful negotiations with the government.
An invitation for collective prayer indeed offers an opportunity for social awakening. Even as the bhakts want the Christians not to pray for the country, the Church cannot desist. So far as the Bible urges to 'seek the welfare of the city' (Jer 29:7), the Christians cannot but pray for the progress of the country.
Published in Indian Currents on 04th June 2018, Volume XXX, Issue 22


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Sounders select Eriq Zavaleta, Dylan Remick in MLS SuperDraft
Seattle Sounders FC came into this morning's MLS SuperDraft with a reletivly short list of needs they were looking to fill — three of which were a center back, young left back and forward depth.
They met all three of those needs in only two picks.
With only a minute left for Toronto FC to make the 10th overall selection in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, the Sounders called a five-minute timeout.
A timeout when it wasn't their pick. Cue General Manager Adrian Hanauer's genius to kick into overdrive.
During the timeout the Sounders traded their 16th pick and extra allocation money to TFC for that 10th overall pick where they picked up forward/center back Eriq Zavaleta, a Generation Adidas player from Indiana University.
This is a pick for the Sounders that screams versatility all the way. Zavaleta started his collegiate career as a central defender for the Hoosiers, but last season moved to the forward slot where he scored 18 goals and notched five assists. He's a pick that adds depth at multiple spots. Zavaleta was also the No.4 overall prospect on the Sounders draft board according to Sounder at Heart's Jeremiah Oshan.
To say that Zavaleta is happy with Seattle selecting him might be an understatement too. (Full news conference)
"I really couldn't have envisioned it to go any better. This is the most ideal situation I could have," Zavaleta said. "I thought that this dream couldn't get any better and it has.
Another key to the pick is that Zavaleta is a Generation Adidas player which means that his salary does not count toward the salary cap — something the Sounders are still over.
Hello Seattle Sounders! Honored to be apart of such a wonderful organization. Extremely excited to meet all you fans! Thanks everyone!
— Eriq Zavaleta (@_AIR_RIQ_) January 17, 2013
Strong pick and worth trading up for in a good move from Hanauer and Co.
Following the Zavaleta pick, Seattle had to wait until the 35th pick in the draft for their final selection where they grabbed Brown University left back Dylan Remick who was considered the team's top rated left back in the draft according to manager Sigi Schmid.
Remick, a 6'0″ 165 lb. defender, has lighting quick pack from the left back spot and will immediatly add depth to a position that is getting older very quick for Seattle. It'd be surprising to see Remick challenge either Leo Gonzalez or Marc Burch right away, but as both of them age, Remick should develop nice.
Remick was also named a NSCAA second-team All-American in 2012, the first Brown soccer All-American since Jeff Larentowicz.
Here are some of Remick's collegiate highlights.
Overall this needs to be considered a very good draft for the Rave Green who were able to fill needs, add depth and in the case of Zabaleta snag a player that could contribute early on in his career in more than one position.
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