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Posted on 02/13/2011 8:35:02 AM PST by kingattax
Five years ago, Lt. Col James G. Lacey published the article "The Impending Collapse of Arab Civilization" in The Naval Institute: Proceedings." He disputed the conclusions of two books which have particularly influenced recent foreign policy and grand strategy: The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror, by Bernard Lewis, and The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order by Samuel P. Huntington.
In his article, he stated:
A more accurate understanding of events leads to the conclusion that Arab, not Muslim, civilization is in a state of collapse, and it just happens that most Arabs are Muslims. In this regard, the fall of the Western Roman Empire was a collapse of Western Europe and not a crisis of Christianity.
His thesis was that while Islam itself continues to grow and thrive around the world (and indeed, is continuing to make swift inroads into Western states), it has been specifically in the Arab world where one has seen the turmoil of civilization in decay.
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How does one collapse a root-cellar?
I suppose neglect causes it to slough in on itself - like a grave.
For later
Yeah, I really don't grasp the concept of a sudden collapse of Arab civilization. The Turks conquered them a long time ago, and then that Caliphate was taken out in the aftermath of WW I.
What passes for civilization in that part of the world is strong man rule, irrationality, a loony politically bent religion, and some western trappings when convenient.
To be quite honest, other than the fact that it can get worse (Iran, Hamas), there's not a heck of a lot of loss to the world in the disappearance of said 'culture'.
They were civilized? Who knew?
Many years ago (25? 30? more?) the NY Times magazine section ran a cover article on the peculiarities of "the arab mind" and, as I recall, at least implied what Lacey had concluded. Try as I might (including phoning the Times), I've been unable to track down that article. Anyone here know what I'm talking about, and if so, can you point me in the right direction?
Plus,they never created anything on their own.
There are two words in that headline that don't belong together.
Well if you go back far enough you might find something, but it has been centuries.
Also, as soon as Iran announces that it has a working war head and a delivery system, I agree.
BTW, there are some excellent comments at source, the very best of which seems to be this one...
Posted by: Morton Doodslag
Feb 13, 02:10 AM
Islam is the crystallization of the brutal, primitive, rigid Arab "civilization." As such, the rise of so-called "radical Islam" does not represent the collapse of Arab civilization, but it's grotesque apotheosis. Arabs have inflicted their monstrous tribal "civilization" on countless superior civilizations over 14 centuries, and the Arabs have looted, defiled, and left desiccated wastelands in their wake. Byzantium, Egypt, Persia, Spain, Greece, and Hindu and Buddhist India are only a few magnificent civilizations which Arab Muslims have raped and left for dead. Few ever reclaimed themselves after the Arabs raped them, but Spain and Greece did successfully expel the rapists from their midst.
It is silly to think, however, that the inflamed cauldron of hatred we see spewing from the Arab world is new. It harkens back to the first days of the cancer of Islam. It descended on an unsuspecting world and raged across a huge arc, brutally murdering and terrorizing it's way to riches, conquest, and genocide. Islam appeared to flourish for many centuries as it parasitized the wealth of those it conquered until the loot was consumed. That initial frenzy of Islamic gluttony ended in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire nearly a century ago, and Arab "civilization", a.k.a. Islam was slated for the slag heap of history. But then oil was discovered and trillions flowed, unearned, into the bottomless maw of Islam -- the monster was revived again.
What we are witnessing is the inevitable result of allowing the Arab beast to survive it's well deserved annihilation. We allowed the slouching beast to feed on unprecedented wealth, and now intellectuals and politicians express wonder and dismay as Islam resumes its rape and pillaging. We are simply watching a very old conflagration begin to burn anew, but the flame is very old indeed.
They have a civilization?
Who knew?
Islam is just another sly distraction by the great deceiver.
First,I didn't give you credit for a excellent post.Even
the credit for math was misplaced.They stole it from India.
No democracy ever existed that was democratic.. NONE..
Sharia Law IS democracy.. Mob Rule by an elite of mobsters..
The mobsters change and the name of the MOB changes.. but its still MOb Rule..
Thats WHY?... America is a Republic.. with 50 democracys..
States are Mob territory's.. as are countys and citys..
There is a case to be made about Algebra originating in the Arab world, but it is also worth noting that it was from a period before Islam formally rejected rational thought.
Exactly. If Arab "civilization" collapsed, who would notice? I guess they'd just look more like Somalia than they already do.
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So the statement that it wasn't about the fall of Christianity makes little sense, as Paganism, not Christianity was the religion of the Roman empire (Western Empire, as the author says) for almost its entire existence.
The fall of Rome was contemporanius with the widespread failure of Hellenic Paganism, and the gradual transition of the Empire towards Christianity.
Constantine's conversion and reign led directly to the founding of Constantanople, and the shift in the center of power to the east. Still, Constantine's adoption of Christianity didn't bring a complete end to Paganism, and his nephew who followed him as emperor, Julian (or Julian the Apostate if you prefer the Catholic label for him) attempted to revive the flagging faith.
So, maybe what's happening is that the moon-cult is dying, and Arab civilization along with it. I've been struck watching the Egyptian protests how few people seem to have any religious ferver. Prayer time comes and 14 people start doing the Moslem Calisthenics, but there are 20 people in background talking on cell phones and wandering around waiting for it to be over so they can get back to what they were doing.
Paganism was the official religion of Rome for the vast expanse of it's history. Towards the end people sort of lost interest in it and what started as a slow slipping away of a few towards Christianity accelerated into a majority over a few hundred years.
If average Egyptians can access twitter to organize a rebellion they can probably also access Wikipedia to read about the life of Mohammed.
I have often thought that Islam can not long survive as a religion once the simple facts about Mohammed's life is available, especially when the contrasting life of Jesus is also available.
There was a very old and revered saying in Rome that as long as the eternal flame, the Sacred Fire of Vesta, in the temple of Vesta, which pre-dated the Republic itself, burned, the city would live. Theodosius I. ordered it extinguished in 394 AD. Rome was sacked, for the first time in it's long history in 410 AD.
Arab Civilization and Islam are completely intertwined, neither can exist without the other, but I suspect that the slow dwindling of Islam will be the leading indicator.
Once Arab civilization falls, the rump-Islam in places like Indonesia and Malaysia will dry up and blow away, just as Paganism did after the fall of the Roman empire in 476 AD.
Who knew they were civilized. This headline would be true, about 1200 years ago.
Medieval is so.... medieval!!
Enuff already with the stones and the Torquemadas and the crusades and all the flying carpets and all that dark age crap!
Thanks for your post.
It longs to be re-posted:
Posted by: Morton Doodslag
Feb 13, 02:10 AM
Islam is the crystallization of the brutal, primitive, rigid Arab "civilization." As such, the rise of so-called "radical Islam" does not represent the collapse of Arab civilization, but it's grotesque apotheosis. Arabs have inflicted their monstrous tribal "civilization" on countless superior civilizations over 14 centuries, and the Arabs have looted, defiled, and left desiccated wastelands in their wake. Byzantium, Egypt, Persia, Spain, Greece, and Hindu and Buddhist India are only a few magnificent civilizations which Arab Muslims have raped and left for dead. Few ever reclaimed themselves after the Arabs raped them, but Spain and Greece did successfully expel the rapists from their midst.
It is silly to think, however, that the inflamed cauldron of hatred we see spewing from the Arab world is new. It harkens back to the first days of the cancer of Islam. It descended on an unsuspecting world and raged across a huge arc, brutally murdering and terrorizing it's way to riches, conquest, and genocide. Islam appeared to flourish for many centuries as it parasitized the wealth of those it conquered until the loot was consumed. That initial frenzy of Islamic gluttony ended in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire nearly a century ago, and Arab "civilization", a.k.a. Islam was slated for the slag heap of history. But then oil was discovered and trillions flowed, unearned, into the bottomless maw of Islam — the monster was revived again.
What we are witnessing is the inevitable result of allowing the Arab beast to survive it's well deserved annihilation. We allowed the slouching beast to feed on unprecedented wealth, and now intellectuals and politicians express wonder and dismay as Islam resumes its rape and pillaging. We are simply watching a very old conflagration begin to burn anew, but the flame is very old indeed.
I've said it before. It isn't the advance of technology that makes civilization.
Civilization is when you stop fighting over food.
So now that this global warming crisis has them fighting over food, civilization is doomed, for them.
Or it could be a simple case of a snake shedding it's skin.
Assuming Obama's responses weren't deliberate...
Congrats to him for an excellent job on his part!
The author never got around to distinguishing what Arab civilization is, but this is essential background to what he's talking about.
To start with, going back in time to before Islam, Arab culture was tribal and extended tribal, up to the point where the tribes met the city-states, where tribalism was less functional.
While taking tribalism into account, Islam attempted to transcend tribalism, while integrating it, as a more *efficient* system. In Mohammed's time, he even tried to standardize and promulgate the best *technology* of the period. But this created a huge problem.
Mohammed should have said that "new technology is good", but they are now stuck with archaic technology. But his selling point was that Islam was "civilized", compared to tribal "barbarism".
And this mood is also frozen in time. Arabs are raised with the idea that Islam's ways, no matter how primitive, are more advanced and civilized than the "barbarian" infidels. Despite this being a glaringly false idea. Because compared to western society, it is they, the Muslims, who are the barbarians.
So what is Arab civilization? To start with, tribalism is falling apart. Even in Iraq, tribal leaders were smart enough to realize that a democratic government was just plain better.
And that's the zinger. The selling point of democracy is *not* freedom and liberty. Those are just necessary side effects. What attracts people to democracy around the world is that it is *efficient*, compared to other systems.
And even the Arab street is figuring this out. Iraq's first free election blew minds throughout the ME. Everybody there sees how Iraq is *functioning* with an elected government. Yes, it's a fight, but Iraq is pointing towards the future, something the other Arab nations are not.
Which lights fires. So yes, indeed, Arab civilization may be collapsing. But waiting in the wings is something better. Something we may not recognize at first, but it's there.
'And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?'
Obama is, without question, deliberate when it comes to Islam.
The Roman Empire made the grave error of granting citizenship to those who were not acting in the interest of Rome.
Sound familiar? History repeats itself, and often with disasterous consequences when ignored.
To heck with that advice, the music was way better.
It's true, civilization results from food surplus. OF coure, decadence is a result of civilization, so... :')
Not to nitpick or anything (hell yes I'm nitpicking), but Morton's essay would be ever so slightly more persuasive if he or his editor learned the difference between "its" (the possessive) and "it's" (the contraction of "it is").
The term "Arab Civilization" is an oxymoron. Anything Arabic is not civilized. Anything civilized is not Arabic.
But keep in mind that it is a comment made to an American Thinker article and probably not reviewed by an editor.
And as we all know from experience, comments written and posted quickly without review by an editor almost always contain errors. Unfortunately, American Thinker's comment interface doesn't allow for an edit after submission (that's one of the really nice features of the London Telegraph).
Muslims want an empire, excuse me, Caliphate, back and wither it's Mogul, Arab, Persian, or Kurd, Muslims they'll eventually they'll keep wanting it until they get it and it is totally destroyed along with incredible numbers of Muslims. They worship a false god that takes joy in his followers standing knee deep in blood while piling up severed heads. It doesn't make much difference what you call the "civilization" that struggles along bearing the moon god on it's shoulders and periodically going into a frenzy of slaughter against others and themselves.
Yet here we are with a frikken radical sitting in the Oval Office, backing Islamists at every turn.
Wealth is a personal perception. Wasn't it surprising how many iPhones were in Tahrir Square? All the cars of the little people are large sedans. They dress like westerners and 60% of Egypt's population is 25 and younger.
Does anyone know how Soros might be involved in any of this African uprising?
We live in exciting times.
Sometimes I feel like I've stepped into an alternate universe
Arab "civilization" should have collapsed with the advent of tracked vehicles and international laws against the slave trade and brigandry.
There will be no Mahdi.
By the end times, temple sacrifice in Jerusalem will be restored.
Ergot, no Islam.
Likely Medina and Mecca will Have been utterly destroyed - which unambiguously disproves the Koran and the Hadith.
Per God's promise to Hagar the Arabs will still be as big a pain in the ass as ever.
They did. Of course, seeing its decline in the present it a bit late. Arab civilization's decline began with Mohammed and was completed by Al Ghazali, or rather by the universal embrace of Al Ghazali's occasionalism by Sunni Islam.
If things are headed towards what you claim, you had better get busy. It looks like the very opposite is a reality.
Arab's were, at one time, the center of civilization. The works of Rome and Greece were preserved and studied. Medicine, such as it was, was better than in Europe. Scholarship was prized.
Later the attitude towards learning and books became "if they disagree with the Quran they are heresy, if they agree with the Quran they are superfluous - let them burn"
In recalling that past, the modern jihadist fights against the very wellspring of what made that past great.
Will Greer was sooo great in that role ! One of his best !
In short, there is NO Muslim civilization. It is only the claiming of the heritage the prior civilizations had as Islamic as it drives them down to the dust-bin of history.
Under the various uprising countries' keywords, there are some topics (Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, more).
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A. St. Lawrence Gas Company, Inc. (St. Lawrence) is authorized to import from Canada up to a maximum of 16.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas over a two-year term beginning on July 26, 1998, and ending on July 25, 2000. The gas may be imported at any United States/Canada border point.
B. With respect to the natural gas imports authorized by this Order, St. Lawrence shall file with the Office of Natural Gas & Petroleum Import and Export Activities, Fossil Energy, within 30 days following each calendar quarter, quarterly reports indicating whether imports of natural gas have been made. If no imports have been made, a report of "no activity" for that calendar quarter must be filed. If imports have occurred, St. Lawrence must report total monthly volumes in Mcf and the average purchase price per MMBtu at the international border. The reports shall also provide the details of each import transaction, including: (1) the name of the seller(s); (2) the name of the purchaser(s); (3) the estimated or actual duration of the agreement(s); (4) the name of the U.S. transporter(s); (5) the point(s) of entry; (6) the geographic market(s) served (by State); (7) whether sales are being made on an interruptible or firm basis; and, if applicable, (8) the per unit (MMBtu) demand/commodity/reservation charge breakdown of the contract price.
C. The first quarterly report required by Ordering Paragraph B of this Order is due not later than January 30, 1999, and should cover the period from October 1, 1998, until the end of the fourth calendar quarter, December 31, 1998.
D. The quarterly reports required by Ordering Paragraph B of this Order shall be filed with the Office of Natural Gas & Petroleum Import and Export Activities, Fossil Energy, Room 3E-042, FE-34, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20585.
Issued in Washington, D.C., on December 28, 1998.
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1. 15 U.S.C. § 717b
2. St. Lawrence's previous blanket import authorization, granted by DOE/FE Order No. 1190 dated July 26, 1996 (1 FE ¶ 71,291), as amended by DOE/FE Order No. 1190-A dated July 11, 1997 (1 FE ¶ 71,427), expired on July 25, 1998. St. Lawrence stated it had inadvertently failed to file for new import authority in a timely manner and requested the new import authorization be effective on July 26, 1998.


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With a few weeks remaining in 2012, realize this much: It's been a shockingly normal year for global markets.
By "normal" I mean gains for major stock markets, no downward lurches of the kind seen during the financial crisis, or even in 2011, and remarkably little overall volatility. You see this in the muted state of the CBOE Volatility Index, which, at around a level of 16, is bobbing well below its historical average near 20.
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Pervez Musharraf, our middle eastern "ally" in the war on terror, has declared a "state of emergency" in Pakistan. He has suspended their democratic constitution, effectively shut down the other branches of government, and has been imprisoning thousands of those who have protested his recent actions.
What could possibly be happening in Pakistan to create such a "state of emergency"? The short answer...elections. The Pakistani Supreme Court was about to decide whether President Musharraf was eligible to run again as president, and he, feeling the decision would not be in his favor, preempted the Supreme Court decision by shutting down the court.
President Musharraf is claiming that he has done all of this in the name of "defending his country" in the "war on terror". It's amazing to me how fragile democracy can be. It's also amazing how easily those in power can strip the natural rights we supposedly have protected in our constitution. But it's most amazing to me how many people go right along with those in power and lock up peaceful protesters in the name of "security" at the expense of "freedom".
In their push to bring democracy to the middle east, are the allies of the U.S. now dropping democracy like a worn-out shoe for a convenience in fighting the "war on terror"? Are we next? We have already dumped certain aspects of democracy like holding people without trial and denying free speech. President Bush's, July 17, 2007 Executive Order, "Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq", effectively authorizes himself (can someone say separation of powers?) to seize "all property and interests in property" of those the President decides is a threat to his "war on Iraq". Are we still living in a free democracy where we can speak out against actions our consciences tell us is wrong?
I hope, with everything inside of me, that our 2008 presidential elections are not going to be tossed aside in the name of defending our security. I hope that President Bush vehemently condemns the recent actions of President Musharraf and declares Pakistani democracy as one of the worst casualties in this "war on terror". I hope he makes an example of those who would abandon democracy for the proverbial 30 pieces of silver. Protecting freedom at all cost, even if that means a less potent "war on terror," is the only way to preserve freedom. There is no price too high to pay for democracy except, of course, the jettisoning of democracy. Unfortunately, this common sense principle has somehow become uncommon sense.
"Give me liberty or give me death!" used to be the war cry of every true American patriot. Our war cry now sounds like, "Give me security and I'll gladly give up my liberties!".
The ends do not justify the means; the ends are the means. In the push for world democracy, President Bush has continually stripped our heimhat democracy in the name of "protecting" us with the "war on terror". But if we intend to bring democracy to the world, we cannot bring it under a dictator. If we intend to bring freedom to the world, we must be the most free people on the planet. We must repeal the freedom-revoking actions that the current administration has imposed. The decision of the Supreme Court must be upheld in the unconstitutional warrant-less wiretapping issue and those who authorized it punished. There can be no quarter shown for those telecommunications companies who have betrayed us by complying with the administration's illegal action. Those who knowingly deceived us into believing that Iraq had WMD must be held accountable. Those individuals held by the U.S. in Guantanamo Bay must be given fair trials. Otherwise, what message are we bringing to the world? That democracy, natural rights, and fair trials are important, but only when it's convenient to us?
Freedom can be protected by a gun, but freedom can also be taken by a gun. Overnight, Musharraf has turned his freedom-protecting gun into a freedom-revoking gun. President Musharraf can so easily revoke democracy and enforce his dictatorial decision because he also runs the Pakistani military. Let the recent events in Pakistan be a stern warning to us all of the extremely fragile nature of freedom.


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Rajo Laurel x The Dandy Project
Rajo Laurel is making me a jacket and I am very excited about it. I grew up watching Rajo's designs steadily take over the Philippine entertainment industry. His striking, upbeat, and noticeably flattering dresses have revived many a falling star; he has since conquered American television, and is stocked worldwide. To have the talented Filipino couturier design me a jacket from scratch brings me so much honor; I can't wait to share this collaboration with you. I wanted a light everyday spring jacket, with touches of a tribute to my Filipino heritage.
I wanted to try something that'll be a loose take on the traditional Philippine garment, the barong Tagalog. Mine will be made out of black overdyed pineapple cloth (which I could most precisely describe as a more fibrous, more structured organza), with the vaguely chicken-scratch-esque embroidery in either black or cream, for higher contrast. I thought the single button and the pockets on the Jehee Sheen jacket would be functional; but we'll be doing this jacket a little shorter for more punch. This one will take me quite easily from a day of shopping around the LES to dinner in Brooklyn.
The second, much dandier option, was inspired by the Philippine artist Juvenal Sansó. My parents own a few of his pieces, and I've always particularly liked his dreamy, distorted florals. I remember Rajo once did a ball skirt fully covered in the most vibrant Spanish roses in red, outlined in black, and I thought he could channel a bit of that into my jacket.
The jacket will be in a wool-silk blend, fully lined, and the embroidery will all be hand-done, with hand-painted accents. I love the way the belt bisects the floral embroidery, and though I staunchly resist color (I am considering having all the embroidery done in black), this casually belted bouquet of Juvenal Sansó cabbage-flowers in the deepest of jewel tones proves undeniably alluring.
I'm going to spend many a lunch hour mulling over which jacket option to pursue—a task inherently cruel. If only a boy could get all the custom-made jackets he could ever want.
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Cool! Let us know what you end up choosing. Ako rin, i love my Rajo debut dresses. And they still fit! :p miss you, Izzy
Both are gorgeous! I'm so excited to see which one will you pick, I'm eyeing on the first one though. I think the Ivatan's Ethnic embroidery would make it stand out!
Both designs look very interesting, I can't seem to make up my mind on which one to pick!
the second one, no doubt- there's a family connection!
Personally, I choose the first one because it shows more of traditional Filipino clothing feel with the modern twist. It's something you can walk around casually, meetings, or even use for a dinner with friends or workmates. It's a piece that you can actually work on day and night. Speak much about how a piece of clothing could be versatile. So I choose the first one for you, the Ivatan.
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UNESCO's Amman office was home to the technical day organized by Hacks/Hackers Amman Chapter with the objective to provide technology solution to different issues Jordanian journalists face.
Participants included a wide range of 'hackers', organizations and figures in the Ammani vibrant and dynamic tech scene, including Hacks/Hackers members, the Jordan Open Source Association and different prominent local IT companies and programmers. On the other hand, journalists and professionals from media organizations like ARIJ, Alghad daily and the Amman-based private TV station Roya, fully participated at the day by expressing some of the IT-related challenges they face and by understanding how technology can be an important, even critical, part of any media strategy to be taken into account.
The tech day was opened by a speech of ARIJ's Director of Investigative Journalism, Saad Hattar, who stressed the importance of innovative tools on journalism, generally, and investigative journalism in the specific.
Ayman Salah, Knight International Journalism Fellow in the Middle East, explained how the use of some phone-based tools could be advantageous in remote areas where different communication channels are almost nonexistent, citing CGNet Swara, that allowed people in India to use mobile phones to send and receive reports in their local language, another use mentioned, was Swara's previous utilization in Egypt; the two-way communication of the tool allowed people to listen to pre-recorded news reports from a newsroom, as well as allowing citizens to record audio news reports themselves by the only use of phones.
Similarly, Salah explained to participants how SMS tools can be used to send and receive reports in several fields, a good example he gave was the use of Frontline SMS to help fishermen in Ghana to be informed about better locations to sell their fish, as well as best stock prices for their catch and which species do offer a better profit margin.
Several journalists expressed their concerns about the authenticity of data collected in such ways, opening a fruitful discussion on how to make this citizen-reported pieces of news verifiable and how to adopt tools and methodologies to keep data collected by non-journalists reliable.
Later, Drupalist and JOSA member Mohammad Khamash, had a short introduction on open source technologies and how they help (and helped) different media organizations. Stressing on points like cost effectiveness and vendor lock-in, different media organizations realized the several benefits of open source software as they expressed their willing to better adopt these technologies in their workspaces.
Khamash discussed how the Jordan Open Source Association helped the local radio station, Radio Al-Balad, to switch to Linux operating system from a proprietary one, stressing how this move helped to cut expenses and, at the same time, keeping the organization's workflow unaltered.
The Jordan Open Source Association, according to Khamash, used Drupal, an open source content management system (CMS), to create different web applications and web based tools relevant to several civil sections, he mentioned, as well, an array of examples of how Drupal has been used worldwide in the journalism sector.
Other open source CMSs, specifically WordPress, was seen to be well-known and of interest by the journalists participating in the day. IT professional, Zamil Safwan, suggested JOSA to hold training sessions about WordPress and basic programming, a suggestion well appreciated by JOSA's vice president and Hacks/Hackers member, Mahmoud Aldwairi, who expressed intention to organize these sessions the sooner.
Khamash also mentioned a Citizen Journalism mobile app, developed by JOSA under Hacks/Hackers Amman Chapter, to allow smartphone holders to take and upload photos and videos taken by their handsets. Additionally, the app allows the transmission of text-based reports and is currently open to include new functionalities, like geo-tagging and better management by media organizations using the tool. A customized version of the app is going to be deployed at Community Media Network soon.
The day concluded with an open discussion about other several technologies that can push journalistic work ahead, the participants finally suggested the organization of other similar events to raise awareness about IT solutions and to push the overall advancement of media technologies in the Arab World.


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- Dora the Explorer (5)
- Bubble Guppies (2)
- Peter Rabbit (1)
- Lalaloopsy (1)
- The Fresh Beat Band (1)
- Max & Ruby (1)
- Go, Diego, Go! (1)
- Ni Hao, Kai-lan (1)
- The Backyardigans (2)
- Wonder Pets! (2)
- Blue's Clues (4)
- Olivia (1)
- More Shows (4)
Dora's opening the door to her home. Come on in and explore! Adventure is in store!
Explore with Dora every day on Nick Jr.
Dora's inviting you into her home. Come on in and explore! Spend a day playing dress-up, cooking Mami's recipes, and searching for her playful pup, Perrito! Enter Dora's room and play dress-up. Her clothing trunk has a special adventure in store. Match her outfits and discover something magical! Look out for the sparkly guitar, cat, fruits and more in each room. Click to see what they each do. Play fetch with Perrito in the backyard using colored ropes, bones, and different shapes. When you're done exploring, don't forget to print Dora's dress-up adventure printable!
Parent Tip: Use the arrows to go from Dora's living room, bedroom, kitchen and backyard. Listen for Dora's instructions on how to play games in each room.
Help Dora kick, run and block her way to the Big Cup soccer game!
Love is in the air, but Dora and Boots need to find that missing Valentine
Gather up your cowboys & cowgirls & let them saddle up for Dora's big horse race
Play with your favorite Nick Jr. songs--speed 'em up and add new sounds!
Dora's on a musical mission to get to the rockin' party at Benny's barn!
Swiper needs your child's help to get off Santa's Naughty List!
Dora needs your child's help to rescue King Unicornio!
Your kids will love helping Dora craft her ice skating routine!
Kids learn manners and colors while trying to make Dora's friend dance
Roll with Dora and Boots on their adventure to open Skate Park!
This high-flying adventure is out of this world!
Count with Dora and Perrito on their search for the puppies!
Kids help Dora retrieve the magic wand and turn Boots back into a monkey!
Travel through Alphabet Forest gathering letters with Dora and Boots!
Find the missing books from Story Castle and rescue the famous Don Quixote!
Kids can uncover countless surprises in this multi-world adventure game!
The animals are counting on you!
Help Swiper use his swiping skills to do a good deed!
Dora and Boots need help getting back home in time for Dora's big party!
Help Dora balance-beam walk, trampoline jump, & swing her way to the big show!
Go on a tour of Dora's house and find surprises through every door!
Where is Isa hiding? Follow the flowers to show Dora the way!
Kids help Dora save the Crystal Kingdom from the greedy king!
Help Dora vacuum the garbage on the beach so she can turn into a mermaid!
Help Dora explore the sea and get Maribel the mermaid back home!
Ahoy, mateys! It's a big pirate party & Swiper swiped a trove of treasures!
Kids help Dora be a GREAT big sister by playing with the twins!
"All aboard!" says Dora. "We're going to the carnival in the big city!"
Dora has on her dancing shoes & needs your kids' help to pick her dance moves!
Dora needs your preschooler's help to get Tico and Boots to school!
Choose the background and stickers to create your own printable pictures
There's a Friendship Parade in Lalaloopsy Land, and your kids are invited!
Get the band ready for a holiday celebration!
Who are those masked characters? It's the Backyardigans!
What will the Guppies be for Halloween? Guppy fans decide!
Your kids can become super stylists in this "hair-raising" adventure!
Dress up Max and Ruby so they'll be ready for anything!
Design the perfect outfit for Olivia wherever she goes!
Go on a tour of Dora's house and find surprises through every door!
The Wonder Pets need help saving baby animals!
Steer an ice coaster and help decorate a snow dragon--super!
Kids use colors and patterns to paint new shells for the hermit crabs!
It's time for the Bengal Tiger's "davat," which is a big ol' party!
What will Blue and Magenta wear? Kids decide!
Blue can't wait to see what the new puppy will look like!
This game lets kids choose their own adventure--Backyardigans style!
Come on down to Blue's Room for games galore with all Blue's friends
Help Dora and Diego attend a Super Silly Fiesta in Super Silly Clothes.
It's her party and she'll dress how she wants to.
It's your turn to dress Little Bear and his friend Duck!
Dora needs a stylist! Help her get dressed to explore!
Won't you join Dora for a playdate?


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Skechers Flex Fit High Demand Walking Shoe - Womens
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Flex fit technology, comfort and simplistic style are what you will find in the women's Skechers Flex Fit High Demand walking shoe. This is the perfect athletic shoe to get your walk-on in, ladies!
- Leather upper
- Lace-up closure
- Padded tongue and collar for comfort
- Fabric lining
- Cushioned insole
- Flex Sole lightweight midsole provides shock absorption and flexibility
- Synthetic, high-traction outsole
- 3/4 inch built in heel
- Imported
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By: DoggyLover
Location: Waltham, MA
March 15, 2014
Very cool, but comfy, too!
"I wanted a cool looking, chunky shoe to wear with jeans but didn't want a heavy shoe that would weigh me down and get in the way of walking. These shoes are perfect! They are surprisingly light weight and flexible and they look great with jeans. I'm so happy with them I just ordered a second pair."
By: Acesup
Location: PA
January 19, 2014
Very nice
"These run good to size. They are comfortable and the sole does bend very nice especially if you bend down. They did not make my feet hurt after a while like some other big name ones have."
By: KJATOBE
Location: Morrison, CO
November 16, 2013
Skechers Flex Fit High Demand Walking Shoe - Women
"I order a pair of Skechers every year for my daughter for her birthday. There is always consistency in the comfort and fit. She loves them being she has a size 10 foot. Style and comfort are hard to find in that size."
By: redfox60
Location: Keystone Height, Florida
August 16, 2013
"On my feet for 12 hours a day and they were comfy from day one!!"
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Mining Lights and HatsSoft Caps
|Soft Cap with Carbide Lamp, ca. early 20th century
From 1850 until around 1915, miner's headgear generally consisted of cloth or canvas hats with leather brims and lamp brackets on the forehead that allowed them to hang a source of light on the front of their cap. Caps served the ancillary use of protecting the miner's eyes from smoke or soot and their head from dust and small bumps, but its main use was as a mount for their lamps.
These soft mining caps had leather or metal brackets that served as mounts for the miner's lamp. These soft caps were used for three generations of mining lamps, with oil-wick lamps, carbide lamps, and battery-powered electric lamps. Brackets were often sold separately, so the miner could keep a hat and buy a new bracket to accommodate a new lamp.
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Miner's Cap with Carbide Lamp
- Description (Brief)
- This cap was made by an unknown maker around the early 20th century. The cap is made of soft cotton canvas with a leather bill, and leather 'L' on the front for the attachment of the lamp. A carbide lamp (object number AG*MHI-MN-9442B) is attached to the cap.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- ID Number
- accession number
- 263098
- catalog number
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Steve Madden Playa Canvas Tote
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Item # 277224
Fun, funky, and oh so stylish! The Steve Madden Playa Canvas Tote is the perfect way to carry everything you need for school, work or a day at the mall!
- Printed canvas tote
- Top snap closure
- Flat canvas handles with 5" drop
- Canvas lining with zip pocket and two side slip pockets
- Dimensions 19½" x 8" x 15"
- Imported
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Vintage Shoe Company Vincent Boot
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Item # 278739
Lace up a pair of the vintage-inspired Vincent boots from Vintage Shoe Company and feel the quality! These distressed boots feature a soft leather upper and are proudly made in the U.S.A.
PLEASE NOTE: Because each shoe is uniquely made, distressing may vary
- Distressed leather upper
- Leather laces
- Padded collar
- Round moc toe
- Cushioned insole
- Textured synthetic sole
- Made in U.S.A.
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By: Jawamac
Location: Central NJ
April 12, 2014
Soft leather, made in USA, look great
"Purchased these about 4 months ago, so have had a good chance to really see how they are. These have nice, soft leather that required virtually no break in period. The appearance is distressed, but with some care (leather conditioner, mink oil, etc.) mine are a nice uniform dark brown, and quite supple.The perfectly matching leather laces are my favorite part of this shoe. So far they've been holding up well.As for negatives, be prepared for a sole that isn't very rugged. There is some texture here to prevent slips, etc., but this isn't a lug sole boot designed for weather. Also, not a ton of support inside, so I wish there was more of a padded insole. I might have sized up to leave room for an insert.Still, this is a great boot that I'm really happy with. Made in the USA, at a really reasonable price. I'd buy from them again."
By: Shoebedoowah
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
January 23, 2014
Digging the vintage look
"I have narrow feet and these fit like a glove so I'm assuming they run a tad on the narrow side. Letter is soft and supple and they look great."
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text: Yep - still the first and last place I tell people to go when they tell me they are heading to LV. (as in Make sure you go to Bouchon, you can also check out X, Y, and Z... but make sure you don't skip Bouchon). I can't think of a place I've eaten in that city that presents better value. Out of curiousity, SField, did you consider checking out any of the stuff in City Center? I would have probably recommended JS or the new Blue Ribbon over Mesa, but glad you had a good meal there.


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Skip to comments.Rosie O'Donnell Steps Out with New Girlfriend
Posted on 12/30/2009 4:42:56 PM PST by Justaham
Rosie O'Donnell is off the market!
The comedian and former TV talk show host who in mid-November revealed that her longtime partner Kelli Carpenter moved out of their home two years ago is now dating Tracy Kachtick-Anders, a Texas-based artist, O'Donnell's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
The pair were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Miami Beach on Tuesday.
(Excerpt) Read more at people.com ...
Now we know where all the California Sea Lions went.
Now that is what I call an attractive couple.
Thats one ugly thing
lmao...........perfect !
I debated. Then I clicked.
And now I'm sorry.
Finally, somebody to chew the cud with on those long lonely nights.
Had to look. Damn.
The Devil made me click on this thread just to see the pic!
lol ~~~~are you drunk? I have to be so wasted to even look at the whales
grabs another beer~~
barf me out. And guilty.
Rosie O'Donut is but a mere shadow of her former self.
off topic but
was at the bank today and a car had one of those pink ribbon banners supporting breast cancer............sorta
..it said ....save the ta ta's
Why no brown finger for prostate cancer month?
Daauummmm, quick somebody post a pic of Helen Thomas.
So her marriage didn't last? Were there any children? Did the father of the Bride settle divorce out of court? Looking at this picture, she could haul a lot of explosives in her pants...we DO need to do full body scans at airport. She must be hiding something.
OOWWWuch. My eyes...my eyes!! Pass me the eye bleach. I will need to stare into the noonday sun for several weeks to get that image off my retinas.
I'm confused...which one is supposed to be the "man?"
what has another homo left to go straight?
I thought it was Jack Nicholson...
Extreme grossness.
I'd rather look at a picture of Helen Thomas!
ain't no scanner wide enough...
There ain't enough beer in the world.
When I was a little girl, I always told my mom that I wanted to live on a farm and have a bunch of kids. She said I had better marry a rich farmer. Instead, I live on the beach in a small Texas town surrounded by mosquitoes and rattlesnakes and not a cow in sight. I live with five kids and a spotted dog. And Im always looking to move again.
But I never seemed to go down the path of the typical foster parent or any type of parent, really. I drove cars without seatbelts, dated women not men, was a struggling artist/entrepreneur who lived month to month, and sometimes was known to eat food straight from the can.
After a bit of investigating and A LOT of paperwork, I received my first foster license. Now, eleven kids, two adoptions, one alternative insemination birth, two legal guardianships, and nine years later, I am an old hat at this game. Currently, my family consists of Clarence, Atrayue, Archie, Savana and Wyatt.
I started Open Arms Campaign, a non-profit, volunteer organization to recruit foster and adoptive families, and I target the LGBT community. I have become an activist and work to educate everyone not only about the plight of foster children, but also the inequality that faces LGBT people in their quest to create families.
It's a dealer's choice, the one with the tattoo or the one with the moustache
The FUGLIES
It's a dealer's choice, the one with the tattoo or the one with the moustache
please do not tempt them
Look more like a variation on "Pull my (stink) finger!" to me.
Oink! Oink!
And now Im sorry.
You are SO lucky I haven't eaten dinner yet..YUCK my eyes, I just had to look didn't I..now I feel sick
beer no good fixes a jack danials, a quadruple
Hell, which one is the girl?
Aint that big tattoo classy?
How ironic ... lefty Rosie is starting to look like a long haired Rush Limbaugh!
Rosie is turning into William Conrad before our very eyes. All she needs now is a haircut and that adorable "Frank Cannon" mustache.
Not withstanding the fact that I threw up a little in my mouth when I looked upon this abomination, but even more of a mystery to me...
why the hell is there anyone in the world that is capable of reading the written word, depending on a magazine to inform them of the goings-on of these two perverts?
Does the mating cycle of the walrus interest any one outside of the readers of The Science Journal or Natural History magazine?
Those subjects sell the magazines, respectively.
But the meanderings and canoodling of these two very offensive perverts is probably one of the last damn things I will think of when my life is flashing past my eyes.
I find the subject abhorrent, the content objectionable and as a result, I shall never pause to read a People magazine whilst in the checkout line at Walmart...ever again.
(I'm switching to the National Enquirer.)
I thought the Rosie/KSM mash-up answered that question.
Can't be!!!
Remember ole Rosie proclaiming her love for Kelli Carpenter and marrying her? How can that be? Why isn't being "gay" better than being a heterosexual who gets divorced?
This kind of perversion needs to go back into the closet.
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I love my ergo! Now that my DD can go on my back I can wear her when I'm exercising at home on the treadmill and I can freely do housework with her. She happily plays with my hair and drifts off to sleep. Gotta love it!
No announcement yet.
What's your favorite carrier these days?
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I used different carriers with each child. I LOVE them and have WAY TOO MANY!!!
With my youngest:
I love my hot sling (when it matches -HAHA!) and I loved my Maya wrap when she was first born.
My favorite carrier and most used was the Ergo. I loved that I could wear her on my back. (grocery shopping, walking on the beach, seeing the sites in China etc) It also was great for my husband and he would carry her all the time using this one. Picture this, a tall man pushing a 4 year old up a hill on her bike cause of the steep incline, with 2 large dogs and a baby strapped to his back. He was quite the sight and the neighbors probably looked at him funny. I just thought "he is my man!"
My daughter won't wear it anymore and I wish she would, cause she is so "busy" now that I go one way and she goes another.
My favorite sling is my maya ring sling. I never used one for my girls (didn't know the things even existed!), but loved them for both of my boys. The problem is my youngest ds is 19 months old and hates to be in any type of sling. When we go out, I put him in the stroller. My older ds though (3.5) would still go in the sling though. He loves the closeness. We are expecting another baby in September and I plan on using it with this baby too. It was my "must-have" when my children were infants.
a tall man pushing a 4 year old up a hill on her bike cause of the steep incline, with 2 large dogs and a baby strapped to his back.
With my son at almost 2.5 yo, I've discovered the Comfy Joey pouch love. I wouldn't go long distances with it but it is great to keep in my purse (it folds up very small and light). Great for when my toddler is feeling suddenly clingy or tired while we are out shopping. I couldn't believe I'm using and loving a pouch at this point in the game. I didn't like pouches at all for newborns.
I've had my Ergo since my DS was about 4 mo and I've loved it ever since. Great for long journey's and easy to use.
I'm really enjoying my RS from gurumama (it's a local company run by my Birthing from Within instructor). it took me a bit to get the hang of it, but now i use it every day!
although after reading all these responses, I'm bidding on a MT on ebay... gotta try one of those out


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ISSUE 92 | November 2007
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SCREENING Ballets Russes
WORKSHOP 'Objections'
LECTURE 'Understanding art'
WORKSHOP 'An irresponsible history'
(top image) detail: Leon Bakst 'Costume design for Shah Zeman' 1910 Drawing, gouache, pencil, watercolour, gold paint on varnish paper Collection of the National Gallery of Australia One of the subjects of the Ballets Russes Screening on November 4.
Art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu
until 27 January 2008
LECTURE 'Otagaki Rengetsu and me'
TALK 'Otagaki Rengetsu and the art of tea'
image above: (detail) Otagaki Rengetsu 'Putting out the candle, hanging scroll [kakemono]' 1866 calligraphy, painting Private collection CO, Switzerland
National Indigenous Art Triennial 07
culture warriors
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SCREENING: Women of the sun
image above (detail) Jan Billycan (Djan Nanundie) 'All that Jila' 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas Collection of the National Gallery of Australia
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Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors from Troops
9065, 9261 and 9305 travelled to Atlanta, GA on March 16th to enjoy Medieval
Times Scout Day. But that wasn't the only reason they travelled to Atlanta.
After Medieval Times the group had planned a visit to one of the local Ronald
McDonald Houses. The three troops collected pop can tabs and items from the
RMHC wishlist and created several baskets to donate to the organization. As
part of their Care to Share donation, the troops also donated 2 cases of
Upon arrival at the house, the group was greeted by Ms. Mary Beth. Ms. Mary Beth provided information and a tour of the facility. She also provided the group a special meeting with a very special person, an 8-year-old girl named LaMiya. LaMiya, her mother and baby sister were residents. Ms. Mary Beth said she told LaMiya of our visit and that she couldn't wait to meet us, but we were not aware of meeting LaMiya. After hearing her story, there was not one dry eye in the group. We were moved by LaMiya's big smile and the brightness of her big brown eyes. Tracey Brown, Co-leader of Troop 9065 said this was her 3rd trip she had arranged to a RMHC and had never met a resident before, so this was quite a nice surprise to everyone.
The troop was not aware of LaMiya's birthday was the next day, March 17th and wanted to give her a special birthday gift. After quick thinking, the troop came up with a solution, Jennifer Asiatico, Co-leader of Troop 9065 had purchased a crown from Medieval Times and that would be her special birthday gift. The group sang Happy Birthday to LaMiya and presented her with her special crown to make her princess for her special day. LaMiya was so very happy and she shared a story about her boyfriend and she even danced for us to a Justin Bieber song. When she finished her dance, it was time for us to leave. LaMiya made sure she hugged everyone in the group as we said our good-byes. Before we loaded into our vehicles, we gathered together and Tracey Brown, stated this is what Girl Scouts is all about and makes it so worthwhile. As the group drove away, LaMiya came outside to wave a last good-bye.
What a great idea to combine a fun event with community service! Your quick thinking gave LaMiya a birthday she will always remember!


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Boring chapter.. Time for Aizen to finish this shit off now imo, kill Ichigo and the rest that are still alive. :/
If and I cant see how else that Yama is dead I cant see anyone beating Aizen in a fair fight, not with his regeneration aswell.
Can only hope for some Inoue/Unohana action to bring back the fallen shinigami :p