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Ennahda – Asset or Threat?
Nine months after the resignation of the president on 14 January 2011, the first truly free elections were held in Tunisia since independence in 1956.
The constituent assembly elections of 23 October therefore marked an important stage in the democratisation process. The balance of power in the constituent assembly, which will be reflected in the new government, will be decisive when the nation's future constitution is hammered out.
Victory for the Islamists
The results were announced by Tunisia's electoral commission on 27 October. According to these, of the 7.5 million people entitled to vote, 3.7 million or 46.5 percent cast a ballot. Of the 217 seats on the constituent assembly, the Islamist party "Ennahda" won 90 seats (41.47 percent), making it the outright winner.
The second-largest party with 30 seats (13.82 percent) was the "Congress for the Republic" (CPR) led by Moncef Marzouki, aligned to the centre-left on the Tunisian political party spectrum and presenting Arab-nationalist ideas.
The third largest party with 21 seats (9.86 percent) was the social-democratic party "Ettakatol" (Democratic Forum for Labour and Liberties) led by Mustapha Ben Jafaar.
One surprise result was the 19 seats (8.79 percent) for the "Al-Arhidha" party (Popular Petition) led by the businessman and exiled opposition activist Hachemi Hamdi, who then boycotted those seats in the constituent assembly as a protest after the electoral commission disqualified several lists due to financial irregularities.
The secular-liberal "Progressive Democratic Party" (PDP), whose leaders Maya Jribi and Néjib Chebbi conducted a large-scale election campaign and ruled out any coalition with Islamists in advance of the poll, performed unexpectedly badly and could only capture 17 seats (7.83 percent). The remaining seats were shared between all other parties and independent candidates.
In any event, 49 seats (24 percent) on the constituent assembly went to women, 42 of those to female representatives of "Ennahda".
European Union observers monitoring the electoral process since 8 September 2011 gave the poll a clean bill of health despite isolated irregularities, and gave positive feedback on the neutrality of audiovisual media.
Reasons for Ghannouchi's popularity
Tunisian observers had predicted a good result for "Ennahda", following the legalization of the party and the return of its president Rachid Ghannouchi from his exile in London. They had forecast that the Islamists would capture between 20 and 30 percent of the vote.
Like the CPR and "Ettakatol", "Ennahda" cashed in on its reputation as long-term opponent of the old regime. The fact that Rachid Ghannouchi and the CPR President Marzouki had lived in exile, and were not directly involved in the domestic policy developments of recent years worked in their favour, allowing both men to portray themselves as a credible alternative to the old corrupt regime.
In addition, both men were frequent guests on political chat shows on the popular Qatari television channel Al-Jazeera, where they criticized the Ben Ali regime and maintained close media contact with the Tunisian population.
The fact that "Ennahda" emerged as the strongest power in the constituent assembly was also undoubtedly due to those who did not vote. It can be assumed that "Ennahda" largely exhausted its potential; while the non-voters probably included numerous former members or supporters of the ex-government RCD party, which was banned earlier in the year – voters who are more likely to be in favour of a secular order.
The results of the elections, which were welcomed by Islamists of all shades in Tunisia, have provided all Islamist groups with a fresh boost. This is evident among other places at universities, where militant Islamists are especially active and looking to impose their dress regulations.
Fear of "Ennahda"
Both teaching staff and students fear that the outcome of the poll could now also lead to censorship. Women's associations active for years in the promotion of equality – also with respect to the law of inheritance –, liberals and left-wingers are not convinced "Ennahda" will pursue the "moderate" path officially proclaimed by its leaders and leave women's rights in Tunisia untouched. Some Tunisians are now even wondering whether or not artists should be worried by the "Ennahda" victory.
Tunisia's Jewish community, which numbers between 1,500 and 2,000, has greeted the election victory with consternation and expressed the hope that the majority of Tunisians will not allow a new dictatorship to take hold. Several Jews admit they have already made provisions to leave the country.
Other election commentators pour water on the flames by saying there is no reason to fear "Ennahda", which is forced to make compromises because it does not have an absolute majority in the constituent assembly, and because control mechanisms have been integrated into the new political system to prevent the development of authoritarian-monopolistic tendencies.
Any departures from the path of the "Freedom Revolution" that was initiated with the ousting of the Ben Ali regime would trigger a new revolution, they claim.
Reactions from abroad
Official statements from Europe, China, Russia and the US largely praised the smooth progression of the poll. Special congratulations for "Ennahda" came from Islamist organisations in neighbouring countries, as well as from Iran. The Libyan Transitional Council, which also wants to bolster Islamist references and traditions in post-Gaddafi Libya, also reacted positively to the result.
The Algerian leadership on the other hand monitors the growing strength of Islamist movements in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt with evident concern, particularly as militant groups are also active in Tunisia and within "Ennahda" itself, various factions with differing ideas on the future political and social order of Tunisia grapple for influence.
As the Islamists find their feet and establish themselves, these internal party conflicts remain in the background. "Ennahda's" public presence is dominated by a moderate discourse with copious references to the Turkish AKP as a model. Clearly, party leader Rachid Ghannouchi is doing all he can to calm public nerves , both at home and abroad.
He received support to this end from the EU's Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean Region, Bernardino Leon, who said that Tunisian Islamism was similar to Turkey's brand of moderate Islamism, and that there was no need to fear an Islamic election victory in Tunisia – after all, "Ennahda" representatives had stressed their readiness to cooperate with the EU.
But any such cooperation should however not be at the expense of campaigns to promote equality, minority rights and individual liberties, all of which have received staunch backing from Europe to date and support through numerous projects.
In an interview, the President of the "International Federation for Human Rights", Souhayr Belhassen, herself a Tunisian national, outlined what is in her view a very real threat that in the medium term, "Ennahda" plans to realise a programme of re-Islamisation in accordance with its underlying doctrinaire agenda, which diverges from the implementation of universal human rights.
Uncertain political future
In Europe, the characterisation of "Ennahda" as a moderate party appears to arise from calculated optimism. But to date, this supposition has not been backed up by hard facts. At the moment, "Ennahda's" public face is dominated by general announcements and relatively vague policy stance declarations. In this spirit, the willingness to form a national unity government with the CPR and "Ettakatol", possibly under the chairmanship of "Ennahda" politician Jebali, is also under discussion.
Over the course of the coming year, when the formation of the government is complete and all institutions have begun their work, "Ennahda's" true political nature will reveal itself.
Only then will we see just how tolerant the party is, to what extent it is willing to compromise, what role it assigns to religion in the constitution and in society in general, which laws and sectors – apart from the education sector – it would like to see infused to a greater extent by religious values, and how it manages its relationship with militant Salafist groups.
It is still too early to predict whether and how liberal and secular Tunisian citizens will regroup and actively mobilise themselves following the initial shock of this election result.
It is equally uncertain whether the second and third largest parties in the constituent assembly – the CPR and "Ettakatol" – will remain true to their pledge not use religion as an instrument in the pursuit of political goals, and to defend individual liberties, labour laws and ongoing moves to attain complete equality between the sexes.
Sigrid Faath
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The political scientist Dr. Sigrid Faath is Associate Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. Her specialist areas include the domestic and foreign policies of the Maghreb states, as well as the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.
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Relax by the riverside while you gaze up at the beautiful night sky.
Artist: Caitlyn
The Perfect Night Out
Enjoy drinks, upbeat music and hanging out with your favorite people while you paint! It's as fun for first-time painters as it is for experienced artists.
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From the moment you walk in, the mood is light, the music is fun and the conversation comes easy!
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You'll get seats with all your friends, even if you book separately. Just tell us your friends' names when you register.
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A full refund can occur if notification of cancellation occurs at least 48 hrs before class start. You also have the option to put the reservation on hold for a later date or transfer the reservation to another class. The reservation can be put on hold or transferred to another class if notification is received at least 24 hrs before class start. Loss of payment will occur if no notification of cancellation occurs or if notification occurs less than 24 hrs prior to start. This cancellation policy applies to parties of 2 or less. For cancellation of a party of 3 or more, a minimum of one week's notice is required for a full refund, or 24hrs for a credit that must be used within 60 days of cancellation. For Private Parties, 10 business days notice is required. For Project Pet classes, 2 weeks notice is required for full refund. No refund or credit will be issued within two weeks of the class. WINTER WEATHER NOTICE: If weather causes us to cancel class, you will receive a class credit for a future date of your choice.If our studio is open and you choose to not come to class due to inclement weather in your area, you will recieve a class credit for a future class good for 60 days. You must request the credit via email/phone at least 4 hours prior to the start of class. There are no exceptions to this policy.
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Adults 18 years old and up can attend public classes. Kids aged 12-17 can attend with a parent or guardian. There are no age requirements for private events.
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All in the Family: Getz parents and children feel that campus is their second home
Louie Love binds commencement speaker, boyfriend, their parents
Ken '84 and Debra Hassenfeld Getz '85 never lobbied their daughter Ellyn '13 to attend Brandeis. There was no pushing, prodding, poking or promising. It wasn't really necessary.
"I feel I grew up on this campus," Ellyn says. "Every time I came to visit with my parents, it just felt like home to me. I would look at the students and say, 'I can see myself going here and being friends with these kids.' It was always Number 1 on my list."
Ken and Debra frequently brought Ellyn and her siblings (brother David '15 and sister Julia, a high school student) to campus from their home in nearby Sharon, Mass., for plays, musical performances, exhibitions at the Rose Art Museum and Reunion. They even snuck in a picnic atop the Sachar International Center – a practice that has since been banned – when Ellyn was 8 or 9.
"We would never force our children to go to our alma mater, but I think that through the years they came to know how fond we were of Brandeis," Debra says. "And they also met many successful Brandeis people who had attributed their success to Brandeis."
When Ellyn enrolled in August 2009, she discovered the same welcoming campus her parents had found – a unique community built around principles of social justice and fairness that respected differences in ethnicity, religion and opinion. Professors became mentors and friends.
Ellyn adroitly managed to juggle classroom challenges – she's a double major in business and theater – with an extensive list of extracurricular activities: theater undergraduate departmental representative; business manager and lead vocalist for Spellbound; performer and events coordinator for Starving Artists; Roosevelt Fellow and group fitness instructor.
At commencement on Sunday, Ellyn will deliver the undergraduate student address. She began working on her remarks last summer, and then was chosen as the speaker after a rigorous selection process. Nearly 30 seniors applied to give the speech.
"I am so excited and honored to speak to my peers and the Brandeis community, but also to my parents," Ellyn says. "They are my two biggest role models."
Ellyn's parents, brother and sister will be among a crowd of more than 8,000 people gathered at the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center to hear her reflect on her four years at Brandeis.
"We'll be beaming and kvelling with pride," Debra says. "It's hard to believe that she will be up on the podium representing the student body and the school. It's wonderful that she has the privilege of addressing her community."
Like her parents, Ellyn found "Louie Love" at Brandeis. She has been dating Ryan Slade '13 since their sophomore years. He is also a Brandeis legacy; his parents, Nancy Title Wernick '82 and Mark Slade '82, are alumni. His cousin Matthew Zunitch '13 is the son of Sharon Slade Loveridge '85 and Daniel Zunitch '84.
Ken and Debra met during a nuclear awareness seminar that was being led by sociology professors Gordie Fellman and Morrie Schwartz.
"I saw Debra before she saw me," Ken remembers. "I had seen her before conducting the choir at a concert and I made a mental note that I wanted to meet her. And then, lo and behold, we were at this seminar together."
Ken and Debra grew close in part due to a shared love of music. He was the lead singer in a campus rock band, Aphasia. Debra majored in music, sang in the choir, played piano in several chamber groups and studied conducting.
The Getzes have stayed connected with Brandeis through the years. They have supported the Alumni Annual Fund since graduation and established the Dan Getz Endowed Fund for Heart Disease Research in honor of Ken's brother, who died of a massive heart attack at the age of 37.
Ken, the director of sponsored-research programs and a professor at Tufts University's Center for the Study of Drug Development, has also spoken frequently to Brandeis students at career forums and served as a guest lecturer in the Business of Biotechnology course.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 117 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
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I am the CEO and founder of Laundry Storm, a new laundry pickup and delivery service in California. I started Laundry Storm because I HATE going to laundromats or basement rooms in my apartment building, washing clothes, folding clothes, etc. And I know I am not alone. ;>
I started Laundry Storm to offer convenience and top-quality service to those who have better uses of their time than laundry. Some of us have to go to a laundromat and deal with quarters, broken machines, slow dryers, and lugging around heavy bags full of a very valuable commodity - our clothes.
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A joint initiative between the American Immigration Council and AILA seeks to change the playing field for immigrants facing deportation.
AILA's Featured Issues pages provide a one-stop shop on current immigration-related issues that AILA is actively tracking. This includes government actions and resources, AILA's policy recommendations, and materials and talking points to engage with Congress and the press.Start Your Research
AILA Doc. No. 11052662 | Dated May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) welcomes the introduction today by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) of the Military Families Act. The Military Families bill would allow the noncitizen immediate family members of active military service members to apply to become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
"During times of war it is critical to support the military families who are the backbone of our country's Armed Forces. The Military Families Act will help ensure that immediate relatives of those that have served our country with pride and valor don't face unfair and unexpected deportation and are able to remain in this land they call home by including a path towards U.S. citizenship," said David Leopold, President of AILA.
"This bill will help hundreds of military families whose immigration status has been in limbo and who have been facing untold heartache and lengthy separations as they seek to be reunited," said AILA member Margaret Stock who is also a retired lieutenant colonel, Military Police Corps, U.S. Army Reserve. "In a time of war, it is fitting that Congress acts to ease the stress on military families. Ensuring these families are stable and intact is key to our military members' morale and effectiveness on the battlefield and military members' recovery when they return home from the battlefield."
Under the Military Families Act, the Department of Homeland Security would have the authority to adjust the status of an individual to that of lawful permanent resident if the individual is a parent, spouse, child, son or daughter of an Armed Forces member who is serving or has served honorably in an active-duty status in the military, air or naval forces of the United States or the immediate relative of an Armed Forces member who, after September 11, 2001, died as a result of injury or disease incurred because of his or her service. The bill would also assist the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who bravely served our country and whose immigration status has been long deferred due to numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
"The bill is appropriate as our nation celebrates Memorial Day and honors those who have died while in service to our country. The Military Families Act would support the families of those who risk their lives to protect our American values and way of life," concluded Leopold.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 11052662.
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Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, with about one and a quarter million people living in the metro area. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball - the Louisville Slugger.
There are many correct pronunciations of "Louisville," from LOOey-vil to LOOuh-vuhl to LU-vul, but pronouncing it like "Lewisville" is generally considered incorrect.
A major city located on the Ohio River in North Central Kentucky across from Southern Indiana, Louisville exists at the confluence of Southern and Midwestern attitudes and cultures. Known historically as the 'Gateway to the South', Louisville has long been a transportation center for the region. Other local nicknames include 'River City' and 'Derby City', in addition to the myriad of ways the name can be pronounced, depending on one's accent. More or less any pronunciation is acceptable except 'Lewis', an error which will not offend anyone but definitely marks one as an out-of-towner. While it only borders on the region, tourists will probably find a bit of the famous Southern hospitality here, along with its varied cuisine and a relaxed attitude toward life. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and music scene and a world-class municipal parks system.
Louisville's biggest draw are the horse races at Churchill Downs (with the famous Kentucky Derby always the first Saturday in May), but the city is making a concerted effort to draw tourists year round. The architecture in Old Louisville and the Highlands is one-of-a-kind, and the people are very friendly.
The Downtown, Old Louisville, Highlands, and Frankfort Avenue areas are walkable and it is possible to take the city bus between one or all four without much difficulty, with a downtown hotel as base. Outside of this part of town though, you will almost certainly need a car.
Aside from Downtown, a must-see for many is the Highlands shopping district, on Bardstown Road roughly from Broadway to the Douglass Loop. Often described as "bohemian", it includes art galleries, bars, coffeehouses, midrange to upscale restaurants, and is ideally navigated by foot or bike. You can meet some locals on the sidewalks without much trouble, if you are interested. The street life here is particularly active on weekends when the weather is warm.
Get in
By plane
Louisville International Airport (IATA: SDF) [15] is served by all the major American airlines though it is only a spoke for most. The one terminal holds two concourses. Concourse A holds all the Skyteam (Delta and Continental Airlines) carriers (which dominate SDF as far as passengers carried) plus American Airlines (which moved from concourse B to the old TWA gates) and Frontier Airlines, while Concourse B holds United Airlines, US Airways, and Southwest Airlines. The terminal is small and easy to navigate.
With all of the airlines listed above, direct flights are available to most of their hubs, including Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and popular tourist destinations such as Orlando and Las Vegas. The airport is "International" in name only — there are once a week flights from Montreal and to Toronto! Too bad you can't fly with UPS whose huge all-points international "worldport" is in Louisville just south of the passenger terminal.
By car
Several Interstates pass through Louisville: I-65, I-64 and I-71.
By bus
Get around
By bus
Louisville's public transit service, TARC [18], operates bus lines in all parts of Louisville Metro (Jefferson County). Fares are $1.50 for adults (75 cents for children between 6 and 17) with a possibility for two transfers in two hours. Tickets can be purchased at some banks and government offices but this will not really save you much money unless you are going to be staying in the city and getting around by bus for at least two weeks. Buses generally run from about 6AM-10PM, some later on weekends, but it is a good idea to check the schedule for each specific route. Timetables are only posted at major stops. The buses are also rather impractical in the suburbs, as they are infrequent and the stops are far apart.
By car
Car rental services are available at the airport. Louisville is encircled by two beltways, I-264 (officially the Henry Watterson Expressway and locally known as "the Watterson") and I-265 (the Gene Snyder Freeway, or unofficially "the Snyder"). Traffic is generally moderate except at peak hours on I-264 and in downtown. In particular, try to avoid "Spaghetti Junction", the downtown freeway interchange, between four-thirty and seven on weekdays.
The city streets are laid out in a grid pattern in downtown and a wheel-and-spoke system farther out. Frequently, the streets are named after outlying towns they eventually reach (Shelbyville Road, Bardstown Road, Taylorsville Road, etc.) Some of the urban neighborhoods, notably Germantown, Portland, and the neighborhoods surrounding Cherokee Park, can be confusing for non-locals. Fortunately most neighborhoods are quite safe and passers-by will be more than happy to give you directions.
Louisvillians generally do not honk their horns unless there is real danger imminent. If this is not the case it is liable to be viewed as aggressive behavior.
By bike
Bicycling is becoming an increasingly effective way to get around Louisville. Although Louisville's bike program [19] is in its infancy (born at the 2005 Louisville Bike Summit), developments are occuring rapidly, and there are significant improvements on the immediate horizon. In fact, the former long-time mayor Jerry Abramson is an active cyclist. Bike lanes are being added on city streets, especially in and around Downtown which is already the most bike-friendly area of the city.
Every TARC bus in the city is equipped with bike racks, making bicycling a viable option for long-distance trips and trips along major arterial corridors. If you plan your transit route in advance, it is easy to get anywhere in the city using just your bicycle and public transit. Metro Government is also installing more bike racks every day, making it easy to park your bike at your destination.
Louisville's park system was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the "Father of American Landscape Architecture." Many consider it to be his greatest achievement. Cherokee Park, Iroquois Park, and Shawnee Park are the Flagship Parks, while more than a dozen smaller parks make up Louisville's own "Emerald Necklace." Cherokee Park features a 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 'Scenic Loop' with one lane of traffic reserved entirely for cyclists, pedestrians, and other recreational activities. Iroquois Park contains what was the tallest hill in Louisville before the city merged with surrounding Jefferson County in 2003; the hill's location gives it a commanding view of downtown, especially on clear days. In addition to the major parks, dozens of smaller ones are spread throughout the city, such as Tyler Park in the Highlands, a favorite of locals, or George Rogers Clark Park in Germantown.
A newer addition, Waterfront Park, is arguably one of the greatest things the city has done to improve its image in a decade. Stretching along over a mile of the Ohio River, Waterfront Park offers playgrounds, artistic landscaping, fountains, and open lawns, all with spectacular views of the city skyline and the river. It frequently plays host to concerts and other festivals. The third phase of the park's construction is still in progress, and, when completed, will include a pedestrian walkway crossing the Ohio River via the currently-unused Big Four Railroad Bridge to Jeffersonville, IN.
Enjoy the view (day or night) of downtown Louisville from Ashland Park, on the Ohio River in neighboring Clarksville, IN. Park the car and walk across the street to Widow's Walk, an ice-cream parlor/garden statue shop constructed to look like an old Victorian mansion. Nearby is also the Falls of the Ohio, a state park containing a fossil bed that spans quite a bit of area when the river is low.
Old Louisville is an architectural treasure trove. Just south of downtown, it is the third largest National Preservation District in the country and the largest Victorian district in the United States. A particularly beautiful area is St. James Court and Belgravia Court, which plays host each fall to the St James Court Art Show. Faced with possible demolition in the 1970's, the area is now considered to be one of Louisville's best-kept secrets. A good way to see the neighborhood is to follow a walking tour [20]. It also has a number of locally-beloved bars and restaurants, and a heterogeneous population that gives the neighborhood a particularly eclectic feel.
Main and Market streets downtown contain the second largest collection of 1800's era iron facade buildings in the United States. Some have been torn down or otherwise destroyed, but also many new developments leave the old facades intact.
Other notable areas include the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood in the Highlands and Butchertown, which is just east of Downtown.
Market Street has a number of art galleries. If you are in Louisville on the first Friday of the month, there is a free gallery hop [21] around the downtown galleries, including a couple of glass studios. The Speed Art Museum [22] is a more traditional art museum on the campus of the University of Louisville. 21C Museum Hotel [23] has several art installations open to the public and is, like all hotels, is open to the public 24 hours a day. There are also a variety of art galleries within walking distance of each other in the Highlands/Bardstown Road area.
For performing arts, there is Actors Theatre [24], The Louisville Orchestra [25], The Louisville Ballet [26], The Kentucky Opera [27], and The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts [28].
If you have a car, definitely take River Road out of downtown, past Zorn Avenue into the River Road Historic District. Beautiful country estates on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River are amazing to see, along with all the fields that stretch along the river and great vistas of all the boats going by. The district stops when River Road ends at US Highway 42.
Derby Festival
One of the nation's biggest civic events, the Derby Festival [35] (rebranded from "Kentucky Derby Festival" in 2011) takes place for the two weeks prior to the first Saturday in May when the Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs. The biggest events include the following:
St. James Court Art Show
A free event, the St. James Court Art Show [39] has been running strong for more than 50 years. This is the 5th largest Art Show in the United States. The show hosts an impressive 650 plus artists from all over the Americas. The outdoor Art Show is open during the daylight hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the weekend of the first Saturday in October. Held in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes. An easy drive or bus ride about 1 mile due south of downtown Louisville near Central Park. The heart of the fair is the fountain on St James Court and the lovely Belgravia Court [40] where the artists have to compete for attention among the historic mansions that line the street under towering oaks. Tip: this is a beautiful neighborhood to explore even if it not an Art Show weekend.
Recreational biking
If you want to bike for recreation, consider biking "the parkways" to the three major parks (Eastern Parkway to Cherokee Park, Southern Parkway to Iroquois Park, and Algonquin/Northwestern/Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Park). These were originally designed just for bikers (and other "pleasure craft"), although now, especially Eastern, will require urban cycling skills except perhaps on a Saturday or Sunday. But they still represent the absolute finest the city has to offer in terms of biking - the three parks are magnificent, all have dedicated biking lanes (as in, you get half of or all of the road). Probably about 25-35 miles to see all three, if you're in good shape this can make for the perfect day ride around town, with frequent stops since there's a lot to see. There are minor hills on the parkways, but some moderate hills in Iroquois and Cherokee parks.
A good starting place is Waterfront Park, which has free parking, and also gives you a chance to experience downtown and all three "sides" of Louisville. Beginning at the Waterfront, you can take the Riverwalk to Shawnee Park (in the process of being renovated with a Scenic Loop bike path similar to that in Cherokee Park), and - by the end of 2007 - connect via Southwestern and Algonquin Parkways to the Ohio River Levee Trail to the Farnsley-Moreman Landing in the southwest corner of the county; almost a 20 mile ride.
You can also go from the Waterfront along the Beargrass Creek Trail to Cherokee Park (see a Louisville bikeways map [43] for details). In the next five to seven years, you will be able to bike all the way from Prospect, in the northeast part of the county, to Farnsley-Moreman in the southwest - over 25 miles. By 2012, you'll be able to bike a full hundred miles around the entire city.
You can rent bikes at Waterfront Park.
Extreme sports
Younger or more adventurous types who are into skateboarding, aggressive skating, or BMX may want to check out Louisville Extreme Park, located on the corner of Franklin and Clay Streets just east of I-65 downtown and open 24/7. Among its features are a 24-foot full pipe, seven bowls of different sizes, a street course, ledges and rails, and a 12-foot vert ramp with a 13-foot extension. [44].
Louisville has a large and thriving music scene catering to every possible taste in music. There are many bars that feature standard-issue cover bands but of greater interest to adventurous visitors are the venues featuring original local music as well as big-name out-of-town acts.
Support Louisville's impressive number of locally-owned businesses by shopping in areas like the Highlands (Bardstown Road) and Clifton/Frankfort Avenue. A local legend that has gained notoriety elsewhere was ear X-tacy [55], an independent music store with an extensive selection, but it closed in late October 2011. Shops displaying 'Keep Louisville Weird' signs (a concept originally developed in Austin, Texas) are members of a coalition of locally-owned businesses.
There are several malls and shopping areas in which to browse, including:
Local specialties include the Hot Brown [60], a broiled open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and mornay sauce, and Derby pie [61], which is similar to a pecan pie but incorporates chocolate.
Locals usually prefer to dine at one of the local eating establishments below.
Mint juleps is a local drink, traditionally drunk during the Kentucky Derby. If you want to try this classic Southern drink outside of Derby week, it's difficult to find a bar that can make them, owing to the difficulty of stocking fresh mint and the fact that they aren't often ordered. One spot that does offer them year-round is Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge [71] (Fourth Street Live!); they sell for $9 as of November 2011.
If you're the voyeur type, a Tom Waits fan, unexposed and looking for some culture shock, or just want to connect with some real locals, you might check out the forty or so hole-in-the-wall bars scattered throughout Smoketown, Germantown, Shelby Park, and Downtown. These places can range from extremely seedy (could get accosted) to the utterly laidback (ability to enjoy your malt 40 with cheap soulfood and the occasional mishmash, smattering of "local color" jabber-banter). Not for the faint of heart.
Smoking is not permitted in bars in the city of Louisville.
There are many pubs around the city, with varying styles, prices and crowds. The Highlands, especially around the 900 block of Baxter Ave., is a great place to drink and meet new people.
Fourth Street Live! [72] (On 4th St, downtown) has plenty of bars, ranging from an English Pub to Maker's Mark own lounge and bar, but you'll pay a premium to drink there. Fourth Street is generally only busy on the weekends; it's dead on the weekdays except for 5-7PM or when the after work crowd grabs a drink. Be aware many of the swankier clubs and bars (Red Cheetah, Maker's Mark, etc.) have a dress code, and some have a cover charge, usually about $5. Fourth Street is free to enter.
There are a plethora of good coffeehouses in Louisville. Local chains include Heine Brothers' Coffee & Java Brewing Company [73]. There are three Heine stores in the Highlands area alone, with six more scattered around town. Java has a Fourth Street Live location, a Main St branch, and a store in Crescent Hill where it was founded. (Others are on the east reaches of town, Prospect, Middletown, etc.) Vint [74] (four locations) merged with Heine Brothers in 2011, but remains a separate chain, and sources its coffee separately from its sister chain. Other selections include Highland Coffee at 1140 Bardstown Rd/627 S 4th St, Old Louisville Coffee House at 1489 S 4th St, Sunergos Coffee [75] on 2122 S Preston St, and Ray's Monkey House [76] at 1578 Bardstown Rd.
There is a chocolatery called Coco's Chocolate Café. It is located at 1759 Bardstown Rd. in the heart of the Highlands. Coco's Chocolate Café serves handmade ice creams, artisan chocolates, drinking chocolate, chocolate fondue, and other chocolate desserts in a comfy, relaxing café setting. Check out Coco's Chocolate Cafe[77] for menu items and directions. Or, call them at 502-454-9810.
Louisville has a substantial gay, lesbian and transgendered communities, most visibly concentrated in The Highlands neighborhood, in the East End and Downtown. There are numerous venues and events catering to them and those friendly to them.
While not necessarily known for its exceptional coffee, Day's Coffee [78] on Bardstown Road has enjoyed a loyal following among Louisville's gay AND family oriented populations for years, thanks to it's very laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere.
The Connection [79], located downtown, is Louisville's premier gay club and has an enormous dance floor and showroom. Worth the cover on weekends or special events for those who enjoy a good drag show. Claims to have the best drag show in the United States.
Tryangles is a Louisville gay standby that endears by possessing the contradictory qualities of both homeyness and sleaze in equal measure. Popular with the bear and levi/leather crowd.
Both Woody's and Teddy Bears have have been victims of some scary hype, though for those not afraid of men and transsexuals "of a certain age" or beyond, they can be great places to relax over a game of pool or unselfconscious karaoke. (Woody's has closed as a gay bar as of Oct 09)
Keep in mind that most Louisville hotels around Derby weekend will usually charge three times the normal rate. The only way to avoid this is to stay with friends and family or to stay at hotels at least 100 miles away, such as Cincinnati or Indianapolis.
There are five great downtown hotels. They are:
There are many other hotels around town and in downtown, but they are rather generic. If you're going to pay more for a hotel, you might as well get character as well. There are also some Bed and Breakfasts in Old Louisville, if you'd like to stay in a 120+ year old Victorian mansion, here's your chance.
Stay safe
Most of Louisville is pretty safe (for a city its size, it has never been featured on the TV show "Cops"). Probably the least safe areas are west of Ninth Street (the Greyhound bus station is unfortunately located here). Professional scammers acting as panhandlers are common at the station, and while not terribly aggressive or rude, they are persistent. Pickpockets are also a problem, as they will often snatch belongings from the side pockets of any bags or purses you may have
In addition, several attempted muggings have occurred directly outside of the terminal, (with station security being shockingly apathetic and unhelpful in these situations, at least until the Metro Police arrive) so be very cautious. However, a daytime drive through this part of town along Portland and then Northwestern Parkway is very interesting and not dangerous at all. Areas around Churchill Downs are also relatively sketchy, but again, simply driving through in the daytime is not a risk.
Crime is virtually nonexistent east of the Highlands. Within the Highlands, crime is still low, but use caution exiting bars on Baxter Avenue if you are alone. This same advice applies to Old Louisville, only more so. Other than this, just use common sense like you would anywhere else.
Get out
There are plenty of places to visit outside Louisville. To the south are Mammoth Cave National Park (longest cave system in the world) [95], Fort Knox (home of the gold bullion and the Patton Museum), the Abbey of Gethsemani [96], the historic town of Bardstown, home of Stephen Foster-The Musical [97], the Bourbon Trail [98], the Lincoln Birthplace [99], the Bernheim Forest Arboretum and Nature Center [100].
To the east is the state capitol at Frankfort, where you'll find some distilleries in the area. Lexington is the home of the Kentucky Horse Park [101]. Located off I-71 is the Kentucky Speedway [102], as of 2011 home to races in all three of NASCAR's national series (Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, Camping World Truck Series) and the IndyCar Series.
To the north is the river town of Madison, Indiana, home of the Madison Regatta. Nashville, Indiana and Brown County are a haven for artists.
To the west, numerous caves are found, including Squire Boone, Wyandotte and Marengo. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari [103] in Santa Claus boasts the Raven, one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in America.


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|It is He Who sent His messenger with guidance and the religion of truth…
All the messengers sent by our Almighty Lord have preached the religion of Allah and called on people to believe in Allah, the One and Only. The sons and grandsons of the Prophet Ibrahim (as), and the other true believers who came after, all abided by the true religion revealed by Allah. This is revealed as follows in the Qur'an:
Who would deliberately renounce the religion of Ibrahim except someone who reveals himself to be a fool? We chose him in the world and in the Hereafter he will be one of the true believers. When his Lord said to him, 'Become a Muslim!' he said, 'I am a Muslim who has submitted to the Lord of all the worlds.' Ibrahim directed his sons to this, as did Ya'qub: 'My sons! Allah has chosen this religion for you, so do not die except as Muslims.' Or were you present when death came to Ya'qub and he said to his sons, 'What will you worship when I have gone?' They said, 'We will worship your Allah, the God of your forefathers, Ibrahim, Isma'il and Ishaq – the one Allah. We are Muslims submitted to Him.' (Surat al-Baqara, 130-133)
As revealed in the Qur'an, the Gospel, the Torah, the Psalms and the Pages of the Prophet Ibrahim (as) are all books that were revealed to Prophets in the past. Some of these books have disappeared, and others have been corrupted or altered. The only true book today is the Holy Qur'an, and the only true religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. The Qur'an is the Great Book sent down by our Lord as a guide to all the worlds, whose provisions will apply until the Judgment Day, and which is full of unmatched wisdom. Allah reveals pronouncements about and the solutions to all matters, so that people can leave the darkness for the light. In Surat an-Nahl, our Lord reveals as follows:
We have sent down the Book to you making all things clear and as guidance and mercy and good news for the Muslims. (Surat an-Nahl, 89)
|…and the Religion of Truth to exalt it over every other religion,
… Allah promises the dominion of the moral values of Islam. Our Lord will definitely keep His promise. The religious moral values He reveals will rule the world will be those of the true religion in the sight of Allah. It is revealed in the last Holy Scripture, the Qur'an, that these moral values are those of Islam, the pure religion of the Prophet Ibrahim (as):
The religion with Allah is Islam... (Surah Al 'Imran, 19)
Allah reveals in several verses of the Qur'an that there will be another period of dominion following the global dominions of the Prophet Sulayman (as) and Dhu'lqarnayn (as). Muslims have never to date enjoyed global "power and governance." Great empires such as the Ottoman Empire spread across vast territories, but they never conquered the whole world. This dominion described in the verses has not, therefore, yet taken place.
However, in the hadiths regarding the End Times and Hazrat Mahdi (as) our Prophet (saas) tells us of a global dominion that will arise in the time of Hazrat Mahdi (as). Allah will make a virtuous servant bearing the title of "Mahdi," meaning "He who leads to the truth," instrumental to lead people who have turned away from moral values and societies that have suffered degeneration back to the true path. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will particularly bring about the intellectual collapse of irreligious philosophies and systems that deny the existence of Allah. He will also restore Islam to its original form as revealed in the Qur'an and the Sunna of our Prophet (saas). He will purge Islam of all distortions and inaccuracies and enable people to live by true Qur'anic values. He will provide solutions to all the disorder, social problems and social troubles mankind faces in the first part of the End Times and will be instrumental in peace, justice, security, happiness and moral virtues ruling the whole world. In that time, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be instrumental in many Jews converting to Islam, while the return to Earth of the Prophet 'Isa (as) will be instrumental in many Christians adopting Islam. In this period, and as revealed by the verse, Islam will be exalted "over every other religion" and the moral values of Islam will pervade the world. Our Prophet (saas) has revealed in the hadiths that people will follow Hazrat Mahdi (as), a very valuable person who will be instrumental in their salvation in this world and the Hereafter, and refers to all the goodness that will take place in that time:
... He [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will rule the Earth and he will fill the Earth, that was full of oppression and torture before him, with justice instead. Whoever of you lives to see him must come to him and join him, even by crawling over snow. Because he is the Mahdi. (Portents of the Mahdi of the End Times, Jalaladdin Suyuti, p. 14)
|...even though the associaters hate it.
In the words "…even though the associaters hate it" in the last part of the verse our Lord reveals that this dominion will be unwelcome to materialists, Darwinists, atheists and freemasons. These people, who are unwilling to see the status quo impaired will not support Muslims who strive for the dominion of Islamic moral values, and will even use all their means to try and obstruct them. It must not be forgotten that the global dominion of the moral values of the Qur'an is a promise of Allah revealed in the Qur'an. And Allah certainly does not go back on His promises. This is a promise that will turn to truth by Allah's leave and desire. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will perform all these services promised by our beloved Prophet (saas) and, by Allah's leave, will cause the moral values of the Qur'an to rule the world. A period that every Muslim will wish to see, with its plenty, abundance and all the comforts it will bestow on everyone, is a great reward for believers in the life of this world. It is also certainly a great honor for Muslims to be given the good news of this beautiful age.


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TOKYOPOP announced Tuesday that it has reorganized its North American business into two separate companies by spinning off its newly established comics-to-film and digital units into one new entity TOKYOPOP Media LLC.
As part of the spin-off and reorganization, 39 positions within the organization have been eliminated. The move will allow the company to align its publishing business with current book retail trends, as well as aggressively pursue growth in the white-hot comics-to-film and digital space.
According to Stuart Levy, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of the TOKYOPOP Group, "This reorganization is the right business move, but we are doing it with a heavy heart. It involves saying goodbye to 39 of the most talented, creative and compassionate people I've ever known. While it goes without saying, it's important to note that our restructure is not at all a negative reflection on them. The time is now for us to focus our publishing business to overcome current market challenges. Fewer releases will allow for less cannibalization at retail. At the same time, the opportunity is significant in the digital and comics-to-film space. As one of the largest comic book companies worldwide, we must adjust our overhead to properly execute this new business plan."
Two key executive announcements accompanied the reorganization. Group President & COO John Parker has taken over the publishing reigns at TOKYOPOP Inc. with veteran Director of Marketing Marco Pavia being promoted to Associate Publisher. Current Publisher Mike Kiley has been promoted to the key senior executive role in TOKYOPOP Media, reporting to Levy, who will helm the new company.
John Parker explained, "After establishing our European operations, my next focus will be on increasing profitability by significantly reducing our annual output, focusing on the most successful continuing series, and most promising new titles. Marco will be instrumental in developing the upcoming line. These moves will show that, once again, TOKYOPOP is leading the evolution of the manga and graphic novel categories."
Speaking about the growth opportunities for TOKYOPOP Media, Mike Kiley commented, "There has never been a time better for a graphic novel based creative studio such as ours. Over the past three years, we have produced more than 25,000 pages of original comics/manga material, making us the North American leader in production outside of Marvel and DC. With the relationships we have established in the past year, TOKYOPOP Media is ready to move quickly into the comics-to-film and digital markets." Pointing to prominent successes in online video (www.youtube.com/tokyopoptv and www.myspace.com/tokyopop) and mobile, both Levy and Kiley are optimistic about the future. Levy added "Our goal is for TOKYOPOP Media to become one of the go-to production entities in Hollywood by building global entertainment franchises across media platforms."
As part of the reorganization, TOKYOPOP's Japan entity will be separated into two units--one under TOKYOPOP Media and the other remaining the TOKYOPOP Group's holding entity. TOKYOPOP's European operations will not be affected.
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Founded by multi-cultural media visionary Stuart Levy, TOKYOPOP is hailed as a leading youth-oriented entertainment brand and an innovator of manga creation, with a revolutionary artistic vision that transcends countless platforms. From the introduction of the first-ever extensive manga publishing program in North America, to the development of its manga-originated intellectual properties into film, television and digital entertainment, TOKYOPOP has changed the way teens experience pop culture. The company's global reach has expanded to Europe and Asia, with offices in the UK and Germany, in addition to its Los Angeles and Tokyo operations. With millions of fans logging onto the new social networking site www.TOKYOPOP.com, reading its books, which are licensed in 41 countries in more than 20 languages, and watching its DVDs and television programs, TOKYOPOP's award-winning catalogue of licensed and original properties has made the company a visionary in an ever-growing teen entertainment marketplace. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.