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Valid for daily arrival at Baku.
Private Service.
2 To Go Ground Package (minimum 2 adults per booking).
4 To Go Ground Package (minimum 4 adults per booking).
6 To Go Ground Package (minimum 6 adults per booking).
Upon arrival Baku International Airport, local representative will pick up and guided to hotel for check in.
Free at own leisure for the rest of the day.
Breakfast in hotel, begin the discovery in Baku by a walking tours. Baku is no exception. The Baku Walking Tour begins in the Icheri Sheher and takes tourists on a historical journey through the different eras. From the medieval times of the Islamic Shirvanshahs through the first oil boom and the Soviet Union to the modern day. Highlights include seeing Maiden Tower, learning about the architectural styles in the Old City and getting an enriched historical and cultural experience.
Baku is the Old City or Icheri Sheher (Inner City) with its fortress walls and Maiden Tower could be more than a millennium old, dating back to sometime between the 7th and 12th centuries. Today, it's a symbol of the old town. These fascinating structures are in fact included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Among the new landmarks of Baku one can distinguish the magnificent Flame Towers building, Heydar Aliyev Center and the sports, leisure and entertainment complex, Crystal Hall. You will to visit Shirvanshahlar Castle, is the biggest monument of the Shirvan-Absheron branch of the Azerbaijan architecture. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum, a portal in the east - Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of the bath-house. The palace is depicted on the obverse of the Azerbaijani 10,000 manat banknote of 1994-2006, and of the 10 new manat banknote issued since 2006.
Next, stroll through The Boulevard along the Caspian is a beautiful, stretches for 3.5 kilometres (2.2 miles) along the Caspian Sea from Freedom Square, opposite House of Government, to Flag Square in the west. Apart from the views, the promenade has an amusement park, mini-Venice, the Baku Eye and several bars and cafés. You'll also pass DALGA Plaza and the Caspian Waterfront Mall in the midsections, providing air conditioning during the hot summers. The area gets active with young families after dark.
Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
Return to hotel at the end of the tour.
List of site's admission (Guideline for entrance fee base on per adult/child, subject to change):
|Baku Ferris Wheel
|Baku Funikular
|Maiden Tower
|Shirvanshahlar Castle
|Mugham Center
|Carpet Museum
|Boat in Little Venice
Filled with hotel breakfast, check out and depart to Sheki, en route you will pass by Shamakhi city & Ismayilli city, let's discover these mesmerising sceneries and beautiful villages.
After 1.5 hours drive duration, you will first reach Shamakhi, which is an ancient Azerbaijan city. It started in the 5th century BC. In the 9 th -16 th centuries it was the capital of Shirvan Empire, a residence of Shirvan Dynasty it is by right considered one of the most beautiful cities of the Orient. In the mid-18th century it used to be the center of Shamakhi Khanate. The main landmark of the city is Gulistan fortress (11 th – 12 th centuries) – the last refuge of Shirvan Dynasty built for the city's defense. Equally interesting are the mausoleum of Addy-Gyumbez ("The Seven Domes") with numerous burial places of Shamakhi governors, Djuma cathedral mosque (10th century, reconstructed in the 19 th century), numerous ruins of the 10 th – 17 th centuries. Present day Shamakhi is a recognized center of winemaking and carpet weaving. Besides, it is a city of literature since it was the native land of many Azerbaijani poets. Right near Shamakhi there is an amazing place called Pirkuli famous for its snowy hills. It is probably the only place in sunny Azerbaijan where you can enjoy active winter pastime: skiing and snowboarding.
Continue another hour scenic journey to Ismayilli, situated on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, surrounded by forests and mountains, the Ismayilli region, drowning in greenery, is one of the most beautiful regions of Azerbaijan. Ismayilli is part of the historical region of Shirvan. The territory of the district, as well as all the territories of Northern Azerbaijan, was part of the Caucasian Albania. Here a large number of ancient monuments of different periods are preserved. Ismayilli is rich in folk art traditions. People of Ismayilli belong to many different nations and ethnic groups. For example, the descendants of the Molokans who resettled here from Russia live in the famous in Azerbaijan village Ivanovka. The village Lahij, located at an altitude of 1,200 m above sea level, is the home for Tats, who, however, call themselves Lahij people. Known since the VII century, this small city, which is located in the mountains, up to this day is famous for its copper weapons and utensils. Basgal village is also widely known. In the Middle Ages it was one of crafts and silk spinning centers. Ismayilli is also one of the wine-making centers in Azerbaijan.
Tonight, check in hotel in Sheki. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Sheki City: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon.
Sheki Park (or similar class)
Sheki is in northern Azerbaijan on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 325 km from Baku. Sheki is not only surrounded by beautiful scenery, it's a beautiful village itself. Archaeological data show that Sheki has been inhabited for about 2,500 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus.
Visit the most famous sight in Sheki is the Sheki Khans Palace, featuring incredible craftsmanship and built without using a single nail where you will pay a visit too. This palace was nominated for list of World Heritage Sites UNESCO. This palace were built 1790-1797.Along with its pool and plane trees, the summer residence is the only remaining structure from the larger palatial complex inside the Sheki Khans' Fortress, which once included a winter palace, residences for the Khan's family and servants' quarters. It features decorative tiles, during the eighteenth century. Many of the frescoes feature flowers in vases, while a series of paintings on the first floor halls depict hunting and battle scenes.
Sheki is a major crafts center and you will visit the expansive Taza Bazaar where sells pottery, metalwork and carpets, as well as masses of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese. Saffron is a bargain at just 50q a pouch. Here, you can buy jewelry and engravings made by local artists as well as the national sweets from Shaki people. Sheki has its own theater, a historical museum, and the house museum of the famous writer and philosopher M. F. Ahundov.
Then, you will continue the day tour to Oghuz region by relax & chill while discover the truly natural wanders in forest and waterfalls of Xalxal Village.
Tonight, rest at hotel in Sheki. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Sheki City: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon.
Sheki Park (or similar class)
List of site's admission (Guideline for entrance fee base on per adult/child, subject to change):
|Sheki Khans Palace
|Xalxal Waterfalls
Tour start after breakfast, depart from hotel to Gabala for a full day tour which take about 1.5 hours drive duration per way. Gabala was the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania. Archeological evidence indicates that the city functioned as the capital of Caucasian Albania as early as 4th century BC. The Ruins of the ancient town are situated 15 km from the regional center, allocated on the territory between Garachay and Jourluchay rivers.
Ride in a historic Lada car to the 'Yeddi gözəl' (Seven Beauties) waterfall. This mountainous waterfall flowing from the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and locates in Vandam village of Gabala. The name of the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozal) Waterfall originates from the name of the 7 mountain roads that should pass to reach the waterfall. As the waterfall is completely frozen in the winter, it gets harder to get here. But in spring and summer, tea houses are available on every mountain road, where the guests are offered a tea set with traditional types of Gabala jam. At the highest point of the waterfall there is a tea house with a special wooden mattress where you can drink tea with the pleasant sound and scenery of the waterfall in the background. The water of the tea is taken from the waterfall and gives a unique taste to it.
Head to Lake Nohur and take a boat trip, eye-catching Lake Nohur with the magnificent view to Caucasus Mountains, fresh air and water is one of the most picturesque places of Gabala. You will be amazed by the beauty of Lake Nohur. The quiet atmosphere and bird sounds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from the noise of the city. Although swimming in the lake is prohibited (the lake is also used as a reservoir and provides drinking water for Gabala and surrounding regions), it is a perfect place for fishing.
Take time to explore the city of Gabala and learn about its history from your guide. Funicular trip above big forest and mountains. The city of Gabala includes all mountainous reliefs of mountainous valley. Bazarduzu (4466m), the highest peak of Azerbaijan, is located in Gabala. Moreover, Tufandag, Bazaryurd and Shahdagh peaks, the most important mountainous parts of the country, are in this region.
A visit to Gabaland Amusement Park, It's not quite Disneyland, but Azerbaijan's first theme park is a godsend for local families and has something for all ages.
Tonight, return to hotel in Sheki for rest. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Sheki City: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon.
Sheki Park (or similar class)
List of site's admission (Guideline for entrance fee base on per adult/child, subject to change):
|Waterfall Seven Beauties
|Gabaland Theme Park
|Tufandagh Summer
(Winter Recreation Complex Ropeway)
|Nohur Lake Boat Trip
Morning, enjoy the chilling & relaxing precious time at hotel with breakfast.
Check out from hotel in Sheki, get ready to begin a scenic journey of 4.5 hours back to Baku.
Lunch & dinner will be at your preference and expense, this night will be rest at hotel in Baku.
Start another day to discover Absheron, washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, Absheron is especially famous for its sandy beaches and numerous suburban settlements as well as the developed infrastructure of its hotels, water parks, cafés and restaurants.
The Absheron Peninsula has preserved a number of historical monuments: the Ateshgah fire temple (XVII-XVIII centuries), The 14th Century Nardaran Castle, the Round Castle (1232) and Quadrangular Castle (XII century) in Mardakan settlement, the 14th Century castle in Ramana and others. Ateshgah – a temple of fire worshippers located in Suraxani village. Zoroastrians travelled thousands of kilometers from India to Ateshgah to worship fire coming out of the earth.
Next, a visit to Denro Park, a favorite place for locals to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Dendro Parks serve the purpose of respite. The park is adjoined with some of the main attractions of Baku. It was previously renowned as a botanical garden thus owing to the fact there are several beautiful plants and trees here. Towards the end of the park on its northern side, there is a pseudo-Moorish house referred to as Yesenin museum that accommodates some incredible works of the Russian poet.
Later you will enjoy the view of Yanar dag - the infamous burning mountain. In ancient times natural eternal flames were burning in many places of Absheron. Yanar dag was declared State Historical-Cultural and Natural Reserve in order to protect natural monument.
Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
Return to Baku. The excursion to Absheron Peninsula will be rounded up with a drop-off at the hotel/your place.
List of site's admission (Guideline for entrance fee base on per adult/child, subject to change):
|Atashgah Temple
|Yanar dag Burning Mountain
|Dendro Park
Tour to Quba city which is a small city located in Quba-Khacmaz district of Azerbaijan on the north-eastern slopes of Shahdag ridge about 168 km (2 hours 30 minutes drive) away from Baku not far from Russian border.
During your Quba tour you will see main attractions of the city and wander its orderly grid of quiet leafy streets and admiring the 19th-century houses and distinctive mosques. Notice also the decrepit century-old Gümbəzli hamam (bathhouse) with its big beehive dome. Nizami Park is a pleasant tree-shaded retreat overlooking the broad gravel bed of the Qudiyalçay River. During tour you will have chance to visit town of Krasnaya Sloboda , home to a unique Jewish community with two active synagogues. You can watch Quba's famous carpets being made at Qadim Quba, which also has a delightful boutique selling them along with handicrafts and paxlava (alternating layers of chopped nuts and white, stringy, fried pastry, all saturated in a sickly sweet syrup). Also there is a little History Museum.
Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense.
Return to Baku. The excursion to Quba will be rounded up with a drop-off at the hotel/your place.
Today, you might shop 'til you drop in Baku!
Colorful markets of Baku are a real sight. Sadarak Trade Center is the most famous and popular one. This is where you should go in search of the best souvenirs, has almost all things available, households, electronics, clothes, etc. Dont think its a place for tourist, but still if you have free time one can experience to understand local living standard & culture.
Port Baku Mall is the oldest and the most luxurious in the city. It presents stores of the world's most popular brands, the likes of which you won't find in other shopping centers in Baku. It will be exciting to take a walk here in search of exclusive brand clothes and accessories. Frugal buyers will be pleased with a decent choice of middle-class stores. Besides clothing shops, there are some jewelry and perfume shops.
One of the newest shopping centers in Baku is Ganjlik Mall. It is second to none by its size. More than 150 stores are located on the area of 55000 sqm. Absolutely everything can be purchased at the center. One of the city's largest Zara stores, Tommy Hilfiger and Stradivarius boutiques are also here. Shops of various price categories are available to customers. You'll find pavilions with household goods, clothing and toy stores, a popular cinema, restaurants and cafes.
Lunch & dinner will be at your preference and expense.
Breakfast serve at hotel, free at own leisure until the meeting time for transfer to airport for flight departure.
接着,沿着美丽的巴库大道漫步,这个大道沿着里海长3.5公里,从巴库自由广场对面的政府大厦直达西部的国旗广场。除了享受美景之外,这条大道上还有游乐园、迷你威尼斯、巴库的摩天轮"Baku Eye"以及几家酒吧和咖啡馆。你还会经过DALGA Plaza和里海海滨购物中心,让你在炎热的夏季还有地方好避暑。这区通常都在夜晚天黑之后开始热闹活跃起来。
|巴库Mugham Center
经过1.5小时的车程,您先会抵达萨马基,也是·阿塞拜疆的一个古老的城市。它始于公元前5世纪。在9-16世纪,它是希尔凡帝国的首都,是希尔凡王朝的住所,它被认为是东方最美丽的城市之一。在18世纪中叶,它曾经是萨马基汗国的中心。这座城市的主要地标是古尔斯坦堡垒(11世纪至12世纪) - 为城市的防御而建造的希尔凡王朝的最后避难所。除此之外,Addy-Gyumbez("The Seven Domes")的陵墓和众多萨马基州长的墓地和朱玛清真寺(10世纪,19世纪重建)都是10至17世纪的众多遗址。现在,萨马基是公认的酿酒和地毯编织中心。此外,它也是一个文学之城,因为它是许多阿塞拜疆诗人的故乡。在萨马基附近有一个叫Pirkuli的迷人城市,以其白雪皑皑的山丘而闻名。它是阿塞拜疆唯一可以在阳光下享受冬季消遣活动如滑雪和单板滑雪的地方。
接着再前往伊斯梅尔雷,它坐落于大高加索地区南部,被森林和高山环绕着。被大自然环绕的伊斯梅尔雷是阿塞拜疆最美丽的区域。伊斯梅尔雷是希尔凡历史悠久的一部分。这里保留了许多不同时期的古代古迹。伊斯梅尔雷富有民间艺术传统。伊斯梅尔雷人由许多不同的国籍和民族组成。例如,从俄罗斯重新定居的莫洛坎人后裔住在着名的阿塞拜疆村庄伊万诺夫卡。 Lahij村位于海拔1200米的高度,是Tats民族的家,然而他们称自己为Lahij人。自七世纪以来,这座位于山区的小城市至今仍以其铜制武器和器具而闻名。Basgal村也广为人知。在中世纪,它是工艺品和丝绸纺纱中心之一。伊斯梅尔雷也是阿塞拜疆其中之一的葡萄酒酿造中心。
*Sheki Park 或同级
舍基位于大高加索山脉南部的阿塞拜疆北部,距离巴库325公里。 舍基不仅被美丽的风景所包围,自身也是一个美丽的村庄。考古数据显示,舍基在大约2500年前已有人居住,使其成为高加索地区最古老的城市之一。
首先,前往参观舍基最着名的景点-舍基汗宫,拥有令人难以置信的工艺,并且在不使用单钉的情况下建造,非常值得参观。这座宫殿被提名为联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录。这座宫殿建于1790年至1779年。夏季住宅是Sheki Khans堡垒内较大的宫殿建筑中唯一剩下的建筑,曾经包括一座冬宫,供Khan家族和仆人居住。 在十八世纪,有瓷砖的装饰。许多壁画以花瓶为特色,而一楼大厅的一系列画作描绘了狩猎和战斗场景。
舍基是主要的工艺品中心,您将前往参观广阔的Taza 市场,这里出售陶器,金属制品和地毯,以及大量新鲜水果,蔬菜,肉类和奶酪。藏红花只需50q一袋。在这里,您也可以购买当地设计师制作的珠宝和版画以及沙基人的糖果。 舍基拥有自己的剧院,历史博物馆以及着名作家和哲学家M. F. Ahundov的家庭博物馆。
接下来,您将继续前往奥古兹地区一日游,放松身心的同时在丛林和瀑布的陪同下探索Xalxal 村。
*Sheki Park 或同级
|Xalxal 瀑布
接着,乘坐历史悠久的拉达汽车前往'Yeddigözəl'(Seven Beauties)瀑布。这个多山的瀑布从高加索山脉的最高峰流出,位于加巴拉的万达姆村。 Seven Beauties(Yeddi Gozal)瀑布的名称源于通过瀑布的7条山路。瀑布在冬季完全冻结,难以到达。但在春季和夏季,每条山路旁都有茶馆,客人可以在那里享用传统加巴拉果酱的茶点。在瀑布的最高点,有一个用特殊木制坐垫的茶馆,您可以在这个美景下享用茶水,享受宜人的瀑布声和瀑布的风景。这里的泡的茶取自瀑布水冲泡,给人一种独特的味道。
之后,前往Nohur湖,乘船游览引人注目的Nohur湖,欣赏高加索山脉的壮丽景色,新鲜空气和水是加巴拉最美丽的地方之一。 Nohur湖的美丽让您惊叹不已。安静的氛围和鸟鸣声营造出理想的放松环境,让您远离城市的喧嚣。虽然禁止在湖中游泳(湖泊也被用作水库,为加巴拉及周边地区提供饮用水),但它是钓鱼的理想场所。
从导游那里了解它的历史并花点时间探索加巴拉市。加巴拉市有许多山区浮雕的山谷。 Bazarduzu(4466米)是阿塞拜疆的最高峰,位于加巴拉。此外,该国最主要的山区Tufandag,Bazaryurd和Shahdagh峰也在该地区。
*Sheki Park 或同级
|Waterfall Seven Beauties
|Tufandagh Summer
(Winter Recreation Complex Ropeway)
阿布歇隆半岛保留了许多古迹例如:火的圣坛、14世纪的Nadaran城堡、1232年的Round Castle、 在Mardakan 地的12世纪Quadrangular Castle 、Ramana14世纪的Century Castke和其他。"Atesgah"是位于Suraxani乡村里的一处祭祀圣火的地方。锁罗亚斯得教徒远从印度前往Ateshgah朝拜圣火。
接着,前往参观Denro Park, 这里是当地人喜爱的休息地,让人们能感到轻松和放松的心情。Denro Park和巴库的一些主要景点有连带关系,它曾是一个种植着美丽花草树木的植物园。在公园北方的尽头,有一座被称为Yesenim 博物馆的pseudo-Moorish房子,房子里有着一些俄罗斯诗人的美妙作品。
回途, 您将欣赏到Yanar dag的景色 - 臭名昭着的灼热山峰。 在远古时代,阿布歇隆的许多地方都燃烧着自然永恒的火焰。 Yanar dag被宣布为国家历史文化和自然保护区,以保护天然纪念物。
|Yanar dag Burning Mountain
|Dendro Park
今天,我们前往库巴,这座小城位于阿塞拜疆Quba-Khacmaz区,Shahdag ridge东北部约168公里,从巴库需2小时30分钟的路程,离俄罗斯边境不远。
在这趟库巴旅程,你将看到这座城市的主要景点和漫步在安静的绿树成荫街道上,欣赏19世纪的房子和独特的清真寺。你也可看到百年的Gümbəzli hamam,也称为现代的澡堂,有着巨大的蜂窝圆顶。Nizami Park是个被树木包围的公园,在这里你可以俯瞰Qudiyalçay River。你还有机会参观Krasnaya Sloboda小镇, 这里是犹太人的居住地,有着两座犹太教堂。接着,到Qadim Quba,你可以看到库巴著名的地毯制作过程,还有一些精品店在售卖手工艺品和Paxlava。Paxlava是用層層的碎堅果和蜂蜜疊製而成的甜點。接着,这里还有一个小型历史博物馆可以参观。
五彩缤纷的市场在巴库真的存在!萨达拉克贸易中心是巴库最着名也是最受欢迎的其中一个购物地点。这里应有尽有,包括家庭用品,电器,服饰等等。购物之余,您还可在这儿感受当地的风土人情 。
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
What's Your IQ?
13 comments:
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Oh cool-- I scored a 15! My eyes aren't as old and moldy as they feel some days! :-D
- October 8, 2008 at 7:09 AM
- Alicia Padrón said...
Oh this way too fun!!! I scored a 4.. but now I'm officially blind! hahaha I am typing and cannot see the screen at all. I think the black background is way to harsh on the eyes for this test.
I loved doing this Jen! Where do you find this things? :o)
- October 8, 2008 at 9:24 AM
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Whoa, a 4 is excellent!! (But you're younger than me, haha!) I found the background kind of harsh, too, or maybe it's looking at colors on a monitor that's difficult. Good exercise, though! I just find these things while browsing around-- really don't spend much time looking for them. :-)
- October 8, 2008 at 11:46 AM
- Unknown said...
oh what fun...I am heading to check this out....
- October 8, 2008 at 2:54 PM
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Let me know how you do!
- October 8, 2008 at 5:31 PM
- Christine Mercer-Vernon said...
ok, i scored a 16, but it's 1;45 am, i'm really tired and i'm on my laptop with an LCD screen. i'm going to do this again on my other computer with an actual monitor when my eyes are more rested and contacts not so dry.....but very very cool!! yeah i agree the background was harsh.
- October 9, 2008 at 1:50 AM
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Sheesh woman, what are you doing up so late?! ;-)
I think a 16 is pretty good, actually. It's interesting to click on the link that shows how you did compared with others in your age group, too.
- October 9, 2008 at 8:41 AM
- Christine Mercer-Vernon said...
ha, well i was working on a flash animation for a client that has to be done today as i am heading out of town for the weekend.
yeah 16 wasn't bad, but now i'm jealous of alicia's score ;) and i'm a perfectionist, so i have to try again!
- October 9, 2008 at 8:51 AM
- Alicia Padrón said...
Jen, Lol! well I don't know about young.. I keep forgetting my age, sometimes I think I'm 41 other times 42.. I think I'm so in denial that my mind just blocks it. I actually have to count from my birth year in order to remember. Can you believe that?!
If this is now imagine what it will be like in 10 or 15 years.. I hope i remember my name by then ;o)
Hee.. hee, Christine, you are funny ;o)
I really love color and those kind of tests. I remember one time I went to EPCOT they had a computer game where you had to match a given color while turning the knobs for the magenta, cyan and yellow colors. I got so hooked on that, that little kids were giving me looks because I wouldn't give them a chance to play. I get carried away sometimes :o)
- October 9, 2008 at 9:04 AM
- Gretel said...
Oh blimey, I got 47...shall I give up painting?
- October 12, 2008 at 7:08 AM
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Aw no, Gretel!! I'm not totally convinced a better score means you're better with colors in actual work. It's just fun as an exercise. Don't you dare stop!!! ;-)
- October 13, 2008 at 5:07 PM
- gail said...
Like I didn't have better things I should be doing. Well, no. Maybe it was a good exercise to brush up on. Anyway, I'm feeling pretty proud 'cuz I got a 4 too!
- October 14, 2008 at 5:02 PM
- Jennifer Thermes said...
Yay, Gail! ;-)
- October 15, 2008 at 8:39 AM

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Who We Are
Kelley Rasch
Kelley has been practicing energetic massage and sound healing for over 10 years, it is her passion. She is a Usui Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Master, Certified Tuning Fork Therapist, Sound Healer, Aromatherapist, Yoga Instructor, and Massage Therapist with over 1000 hrs of training. Kelley has a unique ability to tune into the body's frequency and communicate to the body in a very nurturing and harmonious way. Kelley is always learning new techniques and skills on how to heal the body, mind, and spirit. She strives to educate and heal her clients, empowering them to live better and healthier lives.
Saga DeShong
Saga is a certified Yoga and Art Therapist, Reiki Master, Priestess and woman's circle facilitator. In 2015 Saga created Wild Wonder Yoga after sensing a need for yoga based more in feminine intuitive wisdom energies (for men and women). Saga has traveled around the globe to study with Tantric wisdom teachers and bring these teaching home to the mat. Saga's classes combine sacred practices through conscious movement, asana, pranayama, creative expression, and archetypal story within a magical container steeped with intention. Saga has gone through many massive shifts in her life over the last seven years. She's lost over 100 pounds and discovered a path of empowering other women through sacred arts and sisterhood. Saga believes that everyone is a Priestess and the Universe wants to help us to accomplish our dreams and find our inner light- it's just a matter of timing and tuning into these energies.


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Former Big Ten Freshman of the Year Taylor Mikesell is eligible to play for Oregon during the 2020-21 season, the school said Wednesday.
A transfer out of Maryland, the 5-foot-11 guard provides an immediate infusion of experience for the reigning Pac-12 basketball champions. Oregon was ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25 when the coronavirus shut down the most recent season, but it subsequently saw starters Ruthy Hebard, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally selected in the first round of the WNBA draft.
The NCAA granted Mikesell's waiver request for immediate eligibility. She has two remaining years of eligibility.
"We are incredibly excited to know we will have Taylor available to play this season," Oregon coach Kelly Graves said in a statement. "Taylor is a true shooter who will really open things up for us offensively, and her veteran leadership will be important for this young team."
Mikesell received all-conference recognition in each of her two seasons at Maryland, including first-team honors as a freshman when she averaged 13.4 points and 3.3 assists per game. Playing slightly fewer minutes this season, she averaged 11.2 points and 2.3 assists per game and received all-conference honorable mention.
But it's from the 3-point line that Mikesell sets herself apart. She made 185 3-pointers in her first two seasons, including a Maryland single-season record 95 as a freshman. She tied for 12th nationally in 3-pointers made this past season, while also ranking among the 25 most accurate 3-point shooters in Division I at 42.5 percent.
Oregon ranked seventh nationally a season ago in 3-pointers per game.
In addition to Mikesell, Oregon adds a freshman class that includes five players ranked among the top 22 recruits in the nation by ESPN HoopGurlz.


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Expectation is something we as a whole need to confront the difficulties of life. Scott Peck, writer of The Road Less Traveled, opened his book with the well known, basic line—Life is Difficult.
Notwithstanding life's challenges many individuals lose trust. On the off chance that we experience enough challenges unsupported we could wind up with what is called, "realized vulnerability." This is the miserable, base of our passionate barrel. Learned weakness is a gradually disguised story that we are defenseless to impact any critical, positive change. We have been distant from everyone else in our disappointments such a large number of times we start to "over customize" our mishaps. We trust that it isn't that we fizzled, it's that we "are a disappointment," or, "Something isn't right with me." We at that point start to showcase that distinguishing proof with being a disappointment.
This as a rule takes some type of disconnection. We sink into TV, sustenance, liquor, sex, or simply cut off from others. We can move toward becoming hyper watchful, guarded, and feel unendingly exploited by life. The odd thing is that despite the fact that its never evident that we "are a disappointment," our convictions about disappointment will keep on outing picture in our lives as proceeded and more sensational annihilation even with life's troubles. This educated vulnerability conviction framework was broadly performed in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer winning play, Death of a Salesman. In the play the lead character, Willy Loman, is so related to his disappointments that he winds up submitting suicide. Lacking expectation isn't only an existence issue, it can be hazardous.
The human mind doesn't do well individually. We require others to manage trust. We should be seen, heard, comprehended, and known. In tyke advancement we realize that "reflecting" a kid gives him or her a solid center self. At the point when a kid's experience is reflected in the eyes, voice, and feelings of a grown-up, the youngster feels seen, heard, commendable, adored, and cheerful about their capacity to succeed. The requirement for this sort of acknowledgment and reflecting never really abandons us. When we conceal our torment, cure it, or act it out on others, we frequently wind up miserable and alone. We require a mediation. We require somebody to let us know, "I see you're torment. It is typical. You are alright. You're not the only one." With enough reflecting and support for change, individuals can frequently surrender their sad casualty stories and start to carry on an alternate conviction framework. This new story can incorporate the capacity to change a habit, a useless relationship design, proceeded with money related battle, or whatever else makes up the scholarly defenselessness.
Individuals can likewise profit by good examples to incite trust. For example, in Alcoholics Anonymous the wild, frantic alcoholic goes into a room brimming with individuals who have their concern. Regardless of how low the alcoholic has sunk: separate, monetary demolish, medical issues, imprison, savagery—another person in the program has, "let's not go there again." This frequently makes extraordinary seek after the disengaged, wild someone who is addicted. They take a gander at the individual who has endured their concern and begin to think, "In the event that he could take up some kind of hobby after prison perhaps I can as well." "On the off chance that she can get remarried possibly I can as well." "In the event that he could get calm perhaps I have a shot." With the help of the general population in the program the someone who is addicted gradually finds out of weakness and detachment. They "get outside of themselves." They enable set up the room, to end up noticeably a greeter, deal with the funds for the meeting, or make espresso. They end what is called their account of "terminal uniqueness" – that is, the story that they are so pitifully fouled up nobody can help them.
Following a year or two in recuperation numerous heavy drinkers get themselves one day driving a meeting with, "I know whether you are new you may think there is no expectation for you. We as a whole vibe that way. Be that as it may, in the event that you remain here you can discover trust, as well as another life."
Seek is a vital fixing after life to be effective in life. You can discover seek in the event that you simply ask after offer assistance. Help is surrounding you: treatment, twelve stages, life mentors, bolster gatherings, and so on. Simply ask, simply make the stride towards expectation and look as life coordinates your new story of expectation, recuperating, and adore.


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Lend a helping hand.
At Operation: New View CAA, we are dedicated to building stronger communities. The work we do would not be possible without our passionate volunteers. No matter what you're looking to do, Operation: New View CAA can help identify the volunteer opportunity that is best for you.
Become a VITA Volunteer!
Title: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Tax Preparer
Purpose: This position will assist with various activities in the designated VITA Site. Volunteers in area VITA Sites are an essential part of keeping the VITA Program running which enables us to continue to assist low to moderately low income families and individuals with free tax preparation. To learn more about Volunteering with area VITA Sites contact, Beverly Maas, Executive Assistant; Community Planning & Education, at 563-556-5130 ext. 33.
Results: This position will allow us to continue to reach low to moderately low income families and individuals and help them get the tax credits they qualify for including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Suggested activities:
- Attend trainings, take and pass the IRS certification exam.
- Ensure that information about asset-building and financial education resources are available.
- Ensure that adequate supplies, forms and equipment are maintained at your site.
- Establish a process to ensure you are assigned returns within your level of certification and within the scope of the VITA Programs.
- Maintain organized records of tax returns prepared at the VITA site.
Qualifications: People wishing to volunteer in the VITA Program must comply with the IRS VITA guidelines as follows:
- Receive training in the Volunteer Standards of Conduct.
- Receive Basic level VITA tax preparer certification (Advanced level preferred, but not necessary).
- Have basic computer skills (navigating the internet, using email, Excel and Word).
- Ability to remain friendly, dependable, and flexible.
- Ability to remain comfortable while working with diverse, low-income, and/or limited English Proficient individuals and families.
- Have the ability to answer tax law questions as timely and as accurately as possible.
Timeframe: VITA Tax preparers should be available once per week (preferably 5-9 pm) from February to April.
Site: To be determined.
Supervision: The VITA tax preparer will convey any questions, comments, or concerns regarding their assigned VITA Site, VITA volunteers (including themselves, Site coordinator, back-up coordinator, tax preparers, greeters, and quality control), as well as Tax clients to the Beverly Maas, VITA Coordinator.
Benefits to the volunteer:
- Develop new professional and personal relationships within your community.
- Add to or create a professional portfolio.
- Flexible part-time hours.
- Assist low to moderately low income families and individuals receive tax credits they qualify for.
Become an Outreach Assistant!
Many people in our community struggle to meet their basic needs. Operation: New View CAA is looking for volunteers to join a dedicated team of Outreach workers who provide food, heat, and hygiene products to people in need. Training will be provided on our programs, how to work effectively with clients, and community resources. Contact Mary Billmeyer at (563) 556-5130 ext. 11 or mbillmeyeroperationnewview.org for information and application.
Volunteer with Santa's Helper
Interested in sponsoring a family or volunteering for Santa's Helper? Please contact Mary Billmeyer at (563) 556-5130 ext. 11 or email@example.com to learn more.


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1. Africa Speaks
2. Batonga
3. Oye Este Mi Canto
4. Yo Me Lo Merezco
5. Blue Skies
6. Paraísos Quemados
7. Breaking Down the Door
8. Los Invisibles
9. Luna Hechicera
10. Bembele
11. Candombe Cumbele
'Africa Speaks'. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist goes deeper and further than ever before. The album is produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin. Inspired by the sounds and rhythms of Africa. Released in 2019 via Concord.


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In the Enterprise Message Service server console, set permissions for the Administrator servers.
In the following commands, replace username and password with the username and password values appropriate for each bus.
Messaging Bus
delete queue >
delete topic >
create user username "Description of the user" password=password
create queue AMX_SV.>
grant queue AMX_SV.> user=username create, delete, modify, send, receive
Notification Bus, which propagates status messages between Administrator, hosts, and nodes
create topic EMSGMS.>
grant topic EMSGMS.> user=username create, modify, subscribe, publish
grant topic $sys.monitor.connection.* user=username subscribe
grant admin user=username view-connection, view-server
create topic AMX_MGMT.>
grant topic AMX_MGMT.> user=username create, modify, subscribe, publish
create queue AMX_MGMT.>
grant queue AMX_MGMT.> user=username create, delete, modify, send, receive
Management Bus, which handles the internal Administrator queues, currently grouped with the Notification Bus
create queue com.tibco.amf.admin.deploymentServerQueue.>
grant queue com.tibco.amf.admin.deploymentServerQueue.> user=username create, delete, send, receive
Common Logging and Payload Bus
grant queue cl_logservice_queue.physical user=username send, receive
grant queue cl_payload_queue.physical user=username send, receive
Monitoring Bus
grant queue amx.governance.stats user=username send, receive
grant queue amx.governance.internal.stats user=username send, receive


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The Panama Papers is the name given to the more than 11.5 million confidential financial and legal records detailing information on over 214,000 offshore companies and their directors and shareholders. The documents, compiled by the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, reveal how many wealthy people around the world hide billions of dollars in assets from public scrutiny.
Mossack Fonseca reportedly worked with more than 14,000 banks, law firms and companies to set up the shell companies and offshore bank accounts in Panama and other well-known tax havens like the Cayman Islands. Although the establishment of shell companies and the use of offshore bank accounts are not against the law, several reports alleged that the law firm set up some of these entities for such illegal purposes as tax evasion, corruption and money laundering.
Those Affected So Far
The individuals caught up in the scandal include prominent public officials, athletes, celebrities and current or former heads of state. Other high-profile people whose names appear in the documents include friends of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and relatives of the prime ministers of Britain and Pakistan. In the wake of the massive document leak, Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, who was named in the Panama Papers but denied any wrongdoing, resigned from office.
Many major global banks were named in the papers as having engaged in dealings with Mossack Fonseca. Altogether, approximately 500 banks and their subsidiaries had requested the creation of more than 15,000 shell companies through the law firm. The banks have not been accused of any wrongdoing, although New York State's banking regulator has ordered that several banks turn over the records of their transactions with the law firm.
Further Investigations Underway
Investigations by multiple countries are now underway to determine whether or not clients of Mossack Fonseca engaged in illegal activities. If this is determined to be the case, these individuals may face criminal prosecution in their home countries and even foreign jurisdictions. The U.S. Department of Justice, for instance, stated that it is investigating "all credible allegations of high-level, foreign corruption that might have a link to the United States or the U.S. financial system."
"The leaked data covers nearly 40 years, from 1977 through the end of 2015," The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) said in its report. "It allows a never-before-seen view inside the offshore world — providing a day-to-day, decade-by-decade look at how dark money flows through the global financial system, breeding crime and stripping national treasuries of tax revenues."
Mossack Fonseca insists it has broken no laws and affirms that all its operations are legal, operating "beyond reproach" for more than 40 years. The Panamanian government also denies that the country is a tax haven, although it has launched an investigation into the allegations. In late-April, Panamanian investigators raided a property used by Mossack Fonseca, removing bags of shredded documents that investigators described as evidence.
These startling events are occurring as many nations engage in efforts to clamp down on tax evasion and money laundering by their citizens. As the investigations continue, the unprecedented document leak elevates the critical importance of strict compliance by the private wealth management industry with anti-money laundering (AML) and "Know Your Customer" (KYC) laws, in addition to proper due diligence into the related risks. This report outlines these issues and endeavors to explain how the leak will likely affect the wealth management industry from a legal and regulatory compliance and enforcement standpoint in the near future.
Legal Considerations
It is important to note that setting up a shell company—a company that exists only on paper and has no offices or employees—in an offshore tax haven is not illegal. Such entities are considered illegal only if they are used for criminal purposes like tax evasion or money laundering. Criminals like drug traffickers also are known to use offshore accounts to hide the financial gains from their illegal activities. Shell companies provide greater privacy, limited regulation and taxation, and are easy and inexpensive to develop.
In a nine-page letter to the ICIJ, Mossack Fonseca stated that in its role as an intermediary for its clients, it had established shell companies in multiple jurisdictions "for a variety of legitimate reasons," such as estate planning. The law firm said it had complied with international protocols like the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and had conducted "thorough due diligence" on all its clients, many of whom have "come from established and reputable law firms and financial institutions" bound by AML and KYC protocols. It further stated that the offshore companies it had incorporated were not being used "for tax evasion, money laundering, terrorist finance or other illicit purposes."
Clients of U.S. Firms Could Face Charges
If the ongoing investigations determine this not to be the case, clients of the firm residing in the U.S. could face severe charges, including tax evasion, securities fraud, mail or wire fraud, money laundering and additional crimes. More than 200 U.S. citizens were named in the Panama Papers as clients of Mossack Fonseca. Federal prosecutors in the U.S. also are considering the possibility of establishing jurisdiction over foreign individuals if they were engaged in illegal activities with American intermediaries or their transactions were cleared by correspondent accounts in U.S. dollars. Other nations conducting criminal investigations include France, Germany, Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands.
Irrespective of the legal status of shell companies, their secretive nature has long compelled questions about the possible hiding of illegal activities. Such questions will be more pronounced in the wake of the document leak, putting the onus on intermediaries like Mossack Fonseca and the thousands of global banks that are engaged in wealth management activities like the establishment of offshore funds to step up their due diligence.
Wide Impact on Offshore Funds
The release of the Panama Papers is expected to result in the increased scrutiny of offshore funds and the intermediaries, banks and other financial entities engaged in these activities. Given the current political turmoil in many countries over the issue of income inequality, these inquiries are expected to result in possible new laws and heightened enforcement of current regulations.
In a press conference in early April, U.S. President Barack Obama called global tax avoidance a "huge problem," but pointed out that a "lot of it is legal." He blamed the problem on "poorly designed" laws that allow wealthy people "to wiggle out of responsibilities that ordinary citizens are having to abide by."
Many countries have expressed concerns over porous legal distinctions on tax avoidance strategies that benefit the wealthy. Denmark's financial regulator has reached out to the European Banking Authority to determine how best to respond in its supervisory capacity to Danish banks named in the Panama Papers. Germany is said to be enhancing efforts to curb legal but "morally questionable" tax avoidance schemes. Sweden's financial regulators are investigating possible misdeeds of one of the country's largest banks, Nordea Bank AB, which was alleged in the Panama Papers to have helped clients avoid taxes. And Panama's government is under tremendous pressure to shore up its AML legislation and enforcement.
Swiss Precedent
Efforts to create greater banking transparency are expected to accelerate in the post-Panama Papers environment. This momentum was already evident in the decision by Switzerland's government in 2014 to relax its confidentiality rules protecting the sharing of banking information with other countries. The decision to reverse the country's long history of banking secrecy was prompted by its desire to be compliant with FATCA regulations.
Prior to the document leak, the Paris-based OECD had announced an ambitious agenda to improve global banking transparency and the open exchange of bank information for tax purposes. OECD members have agreed on a three-year mandate to implement these new standards. The Panama Papers is expected to ensure members stick to this timetable.
More Regulations to Come
Other regulations are underway to further banking transparency. The U.S. Department of Treasury's proposed customer due diligence (CDD) rule would require banks and other financial institutions to reveal the identities of individuals who have incorporated shell companies. Under current KYC regulations, international banks with American branches in the United States must provide the names of these account owners. But the rules do not require the banks to know the identities of customers that set up accounts in shell companies. The proposed rule would close this loophole, a senior Treasury Department official said.
These existing and proposed regulations underscore the need for the wealth management industry banks to anticipate more thorough examination, monitoring and disclosure of offshore funding arrangements, particularly as the momentum for account transparency picks up steam.
Need to Focus on AML and KYC Diligent Due Diligence
To remain squarely within the boundaries of current and evolving international laws and regulations, banks and other wealth managers must undertake thorough due diligence into the individuals seeking to invest in shell companies and offshore bank accounts.
This due diligence is required to ensure regulatory compliance with both AML and KYC initiatives in many countries. Under KYC, for instance, banks must verify the identity and business history of those they conduct business with to ensure their compliance with anti-money laundering rules. In these efforts, banks must determine whether or not such parties pose an increased risk or are on the fringes of compliance, e.g., on the U.S. government's watch list or other government watch lists. The due diligence should involve an audit of the public records held by different regulatory agencies to identify potential past abuses.
Reputational due diligence is evident in the growing number of firms that have come to CT requesting negative news searches, combing through thousands of media reports looking for damaging information that could pose a risk to the KYC and AML compliance objectives. These searches often inform whether additional investigation is required to ensure proper due diligence for compliance purposes.
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September 27, 2019!
Please come and enjoy the activities!!!
Bring your cheerleading team of younger siblings, pets, family, friends…
*Forms indicating the number of laps walked will be sent home for each student on the week prior to the event.
**Please bring in your pledge sheets on Sept 27 for the walkathon so that parent volunteers can write the number of laps the student has done. Pledge sheets will be sent home with your child in mid September. Please collect your pledge money and return the pledge form with money by Oct 8th.
***Note: this year will be accepting online donations via the following link: https://www.generalwolfepac.ca/fundraising/payment/
- Rain or Shine, so please dress for the weather
- Please bring a water bottle for your child
- 8:30 Music and face painting
- 9:00 Bell rings and kids will get their punch cards in their classrooms
- 9:15 Flash Mob Dance at the front of the school
- 9:25 Kids will go to the balloon corner matching their punch cards
- Primary grades – Walk around turf field
- Intermediate grades – Walk around track
- 10:30 – 11:15 Snacks, music, and more face painting


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Awakening Energy will be hosting its' Spring Equinox Holistic Healing and Wellness Fair for the first time in North Bay.
This one-day event features several holistic health and wellness practitioners who will showcase their services, products and knowledge to help people make positive lifestyle changes to enhance and strengthen their personal healing and wellness.
"The Holistic Healing Fairs educate and inspire our local community to grow more conscious of their daily habits and lifestyle," says event founder, Vanessa Sieger. "It's an opportunity to learn the importance of self-care, self-love and all of the amazing services offered right in your backyard. Anyone interested in holistic practices is urged to attend."
Sieger, is the founder of Awakening Energy specializing in Indian head massage and reiki, as well as soul work coaching.
The Holistic Healing Fairs have taken place in Sudbury, Espanola and Orillia, and have expanded into Timmins, North Bay and Barrie for 2017.
It all takes place at the North Bay Best Western (700 Lakeshore Drive) on Sunday, March 12 from 10- 4.
The fair will be hosting 33 local vendors with local experts who specialize in all different areas of holistic healing and wellness practices. Guests can expect to find holistic practitioners, readings of all sorts, hand-crafted items, healers and wellness work, jewelry, books and so much more.
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Daddy got to feed Lexi again the other night. We had a harder time getting her to latch onto the bottle this time. By the time the milk had warmed, she was all worked up and flat out refused that bottle! So I nursed her for a few minutes, then gave her back to Daddy to try again. It worked and she drank about an ounce before she was full.
Once I downloaded the pictures, I noticed a little detail in this picture. See their matching crooked pinkie fingers??
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Bottle Feeding Again
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LOVE the matching crooked pinky fingers! That is pretty cool. :)
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Marvel Revives 'Fantastic Four' Comic Book Series
Ending months of teasing, Marvel Entertainment on Thursday confirmed it is resurrecting the Fantastic Four as a comic book property with the August relaunch of the series, by Dan Slott and Sara Pichelli.
The new series will be the first time the entire team — which launched the Marvel line in 1961 — has appeared in comics since the 2016 end of Secret Wars, which left Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman outside of the traditional Marvel Universe. (The other two members, the Thing and the Human Torch, have appeared in other series, including The Invincible Iron Man and Marvel Two-in-One, since then.) The previous Fantastic Four comic book ended in April 2015.
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The announcement was made by the company's editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski via Marvel's Twitter account:
A special announcement from Marvel Editor-in-Chief, @CBCebulski. #MarvelComics pic.twitter.com/8fab2xo5ji
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) March 29, 2018
"It's the right time, and we wanted the right team to do it, and we wanted the right story to get across," Cebulski said about the relaunched title. The reboot will be part of Marvel's Fresh Start, the company's latest relaunch for its superhero comic book line, following October's stalled Marvel Legacy initiative.
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The Sri Lankan defense minister has threatened to hang a parliament member, recently resigned from the S.L.A.F., if he exposes the country's war crimes against the Tamils. The suppression of the war crimes during the country's quarter-century civil war and the government's forging alliances have dangerous potential.
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Sri Lanka 'Will Hang' Former Army Chief for War Crimes Investigation ParticipationPosted: 7 June 2010 by Little Alex in International Affairs, Political Science
Tags: Anna Neistat, Arundhati Roy, BBC, China, corporatism, Cuba, detention camps, Geneva Conventions, Gotabhaya Rajapakse, HardTalk, human rights, Human Rights Watch, IHL, India, international humanitarian law, international law, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, LTTE, Mahinda Rajapakse, Manmohan Singh, Pakistan, Pratibha Patil, Rajavarothayam Sambanthan, Rajiv Gandhi assassination, Russia, Sarath Fonseka, SLAF, Sonia Gandhi, Sri Lanka, Stephen Sackur, Sutirtho Patranobis, Tajikistan, Tamil Tigers, UN, UN Security Council, UNHRC, UNSC, Uzbekistan, Venezuela
Finkelstein: Israel Deliberately 'Creates Gazan Humanitarian Crisis' (Video)Posted: 2 June 2010 by Little Alex in Palestine-Israel, Political Science
Tags: Amnesty International, Chris Guiness, CrossTalk, economy, fascism, Gaza, Gaza blockade, Gaza Massacre, Geneva Conventions, Goldstone Report, human rights, IHL, international humanitarian law, international law, Israel, Middle East, Mitchell Barak, Newspeak, Norman Finkelstein, Operation Cast lead, Palestine-Israel, Palestinians, Peter LaVelle, Richard Goldstone, Russia Today, UN, UNRWA, War, Zionism
Peter LaVelle's "CrossTalk" at Russia Today has Professor Norman Finkelstein, Chris Guiness and Mitchell Barak on the panel (26:02):
Extrajudicial Targeted Assassinations Not Included in State-Sanctioned Execution NumbersPosted: 30 March 2010 by Little Alex in International Affairs, National News, Political Science
Tags: Af-Pak War, Afghanistan, airstrikes, Amnesty International, anti-terrorism, Belarus, Burundi, China, Colombia, Death Penalty, drone, drug war, Europe, execution, extrajudicial punishment, FARC, fascism, human rights, IHL, international humanitarian law, international law, Iran, Iraq, Iraq War, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, terrorism, Togo, Venezuela, War, Yemen
Amnesty International documented 714 executions were committed in 2009 onto those formally sentenced to death. The report is clear that China's secrecy forces them to exclude its numbers, but something else is missing.
Report: C.I.A. Covered Up Murder, Performed Mock Executions, Threatened to Kill ChildrenPosted: 25 August 2009 by Little Alex in Af-Pak War, International Affairs, National News, Political Science
Tags: 9/11, Abu Zubaydah, ACLU, al-Nashiri, al-Qaeda, al-Qaida, Amrit Singh, CIA, Constitution, Convention Against Torture, David Addington, Declan McCullagh, Dick Cheney, DOJ, EIT, enhanced interrogation, Eric Holder, FOIA, George Bush, Glenn Greenwald, human rights, IHL, international law, Jameel Jaffer, Jay Bybee, John Ashcroft, John Durham, John Sifton, John Yoo, KSM, law, libertarian, liberty, military industrial complex, mock executions, NSC, OIG, terrorism, torture, US, War, War on Terror, waterboarding, WWII
A May 2004 Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) Office of the Inspector General (O.I.G.) report [.pdf] details new revelations of the C.I.A. violating federal statutes and international law in torturing detainees — "Enhanced Interrogation Techniques" or "E.I.T.'s" is the Newspeak term. The redacted report was released Monday, due to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (A.C.L.U.).
Kucinich: US Should Promote Peace in the Middle East with 'the Rule of Law, Not the Rule of Arms' Admist Humanitarian Crisis in GazaPosted: 22 January 2009 by Editors in International Affairs, Palestine-Israel, Political Science
Tags: aid, Al Jazeera, Amy Goodman, BBC, crisis, Democracy Now, ei, fascism, Fatah, food, fuel, Gaza, Gaza Massacre, Geneva, George Bush, Hamas, human rights, humanitarian, IHL, international law, Israel, Jimmy Carter, Kucinich, Middle East, Muamar, Obama, occupation, Olmert, Palestine, Phyllis Bennis, PLO, power, Robert Pastor, sanitation, Sderot, settlements, Shalit, terrorism, The Electronic Intifada, UN, UN Security Council, US, War, war crimes, water, West Bank, white phosphorus, Zionism
Analysis of the humanitarian crisis, Israel's responsibility, the US role in the attacks, aftermath, and peace process. (more…)
Palestine, Israel, and the Third Side: International Humanitarian Law (Part II)Posted: 21 January 2009 by Editors in International Affairs, Palestine-Israel, Political Science
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UN condemns Israel and calls for "full investigation" of its atrocities in Gaza. Two of the world's leading human rights groups find Israel guilty of war crimes in their usage of deadly chemicals on civilians. (more…)
Palestine, Israel and the Third Side: International Humanitarian Law (Part I)Posted: 7 January 2009 by Little Alex in International Affairs, Palestine-Israel, Political Science
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Israeli Newspeak Hits a New Low (Even for Them)Posted: 30 December 2008 by Little Alex in International Affairs, Palestine-Israel, Political Science
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(Follow-up to "The Politics of State Terror" posted yesterday.)
AntiWar.com – "Israel Military Declares Online Media 'Another War Zone'":
Across the world, mainstream journalists are expressing increasing disquiet at the way the Israeli government is trying to manage international coverage of its war on the Gaza Strip. Journalists have been barred not just from the strip itself, but the government is now prohibiting journalists from going to parts of Israel near the Gaza Strip.
The Foreign Press Association is petitioning the Israeli Supreme Court to overturn the ban, which is limiting the ability of media outlets to cover the attacks, and forces them to rely on second and third hand reports from Israeli military and Hamas spokesmen regarding the situation on the ground.
As the media struggles to get up-to-date information, television news coverage is narrow, and often relies on interviews with Israeli government officials explaining why the killings are righteous and legitimate expressions of democracy and freedom, more and more people are turning to online news sites (like Antiwar.com) for their war coverage.
The Israeli military has therefore announced that online media and the blogosphere are another warzone for the military to manage. To that end, the military is launching its own Youtube channel to bring the viewing public footage of "precision bombing operations" in the strip.
In ensuring that the only footage of their military operation is provided directly from them, the Israeli military is another step closer to completely managing public perception of the ongoing attacks. The military says the footage will allow the public to "know that people killed did not have peaceful intentions toward Israel," which presumably means coverage of the killing of five children in their beds in a refugee camp last night, and the scores of other civilian deaths, will be carefully omitted from the official coverage.
To call Israel's PR machine as exceedingly cynical isn't irrational, as have those interpreting Israel's actions as "electioneering with bombs."
Even AP analysis says the attacks "seemed inevitable" and could "perhaps benefit leading politicians six weeks before a general election in Israel," pro-Israel groups are lobbying the US Congress. More from Human Rights Watch via the AFP:
Human Rights Watch said that Israeli bombing of Gaza appeared to be "unlawful" and highlighted three incidents it said had resulted in the deaths of 18 civilians, including at least seven children.
"Additionally, Israel's severe limitations on the movement of non-military goods and people into and out of Gaza, including fuel and medical supplies, constitutes collective punishment, also in violation of the laws of war," the group said.
The fact is that people are dying and when people die, the first question should be concerning why they die on the simplest level followed by who caused their death and why their deaths were caused. This is a basic, conservative view of morality — conservative in the limited willingness to deviate from the standards presented. Amoral behavior can be argued as pragmatic in situations, but when human life is at stake, the utmost scrutiny is justified by people like us and crucial for institutions to legitimize their credibility. The moral relativism in foreign policy should be real and focused on holding yourself to the same standards to those you hold others and the Newspeak extends to the West in indoctrinating the American people every day to keep us in the 'they have to follow the rules, but we don't' lock-step. In the effort to manipulate people, it should be no surprise that the State of Israel has resorted to bombing human rights offices.
As for the Newspeak mantra of 'collateral damage' and 'these things happen in war', Bibi Netanyahu actually does make an attempt at moral relativism with the "human shield" charge on Hamas — blaming Hamas for civilians being at Israel's targets and that Hamas put the lives of innocent civilians at risk. Why is that supposed to be a valid argument, but once someone brings up the fact that Hamas rockets have killed 17 Israeli civilians in seven years and Israel has killed well over three times that number of Gazan civilians (not including police officers), the 'these things happen in war' crops up again and people presenting that statistic are clouded in 'illegitmate arguments of proportionality'?
EXCERPT from ei – "Falling into the Moral Abyss" by Titus North – 30 Dec 08:
A state founded by Holocaust survivors should be a beacon of morality, not a black hole for it. Supporters of Israeli policy (and I distinguish between support for the Israeli people and support for its government's policies) often justify their support by saying that Israel is the only democracy in the region. Leaving aside certain problematic aspects of that claim, I wonder if these people have ever thought of the implications of Israel, as a democracy, being engaged in continual violations of international law and human rights. Israelis, benefiting from a press that is far more open to the truth about government's policies than the American media, know a great deal about what the leaders they elect are doing, yet they continue to elect them. Thus, the Israeli public has culpability for their government's crimes that citizens under a dictatorship would not have.
Of course, the Israeli government could never have pursued these policies without the money, weapons, and diplomatic cover provided by the US, in particular the US Congress. After all, it is Congress's powers over the "purse strings" rather than the President acting as commander-in-chief that has had a more direct bearing on the colonization of Palestinian territories by Jewish settlers. So many members of Congress have taken money from organizations effectively in exchange for supporting Israeli government interests. So many members of Congress have accepted all-expense paid junkets to Israel, ostensibly for educational purposes. With too few exceptions, they are fully complicit in Israeli government crimes, including war crimes.
What about the American public? I would say that the American public is largely in the dark about what is going on, thanks to a media which makes criticism of Israeli policy practically taboo. Of course, this gives the media a special culpability. Still, there are many Americans who do know the score and fail to speak out. This is particularly true with Gentiles. Let's face it, although Jews make up only a few percent of the US population, the bulk of the outspoken critics of Israeli policy in this country seem to be Jewish-Americans. It may be that Gentiles are afraid to speak out for fear of being labeled "anti-Semitic," but I say that as long as you are not anti-Semitic then you should not be afraid. In fact, if you are a true friend of the Israeli people then you should stand with those in their beleaguered peace movement. [read the full article]
Robert Fisk inspires the most valid argument against the Israeli Newspeak: let's reverse the numbers and say Hamas dropped tons of bombs in extremely densely populated areas killing nearly 400 in Jerusalem in response to less than 20 civilians dead in Gaza. The West would condemn Hamas and call it for the terrorism it is.
Until then, Israel merely considers a cease-fire, which is a daily report that's looking more like efforts to humor the global community calling for Israel to stop their attacks in Gaza.
Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights: Gaza Attacks One of Israel's 'Bloodiest, Most Criminal Military Actions'Posted: 28 December 2008 by Little Alex in International Affairs, Palestine-Israel, Political Science
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Israel bombs university in Gaza as hospitals run low on supplies due to pre-existing blockade:
Amira Hass reports for Haaretz:
At 3:19 P.M. Sunday, the sound of an incoming missile could be heard over the telephone. And then another, along with the children's cries of fear. In Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, high-rise apartment buildings are crowded close together, with dozens of children in every building, hundreds in every block….
"Seventy policemen were killed there, not all Hamas members," said S., who opposes Hamas. "And even those who supported Hamas were young men looking for a job, a salary. They wanted to live. And therefore, they died. Seventy in one blow. This assault is not against Hamas. It's against all of us, the entire nation. And no Palestinian will consent to having his people and his homeland destroyed in this way."
Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza:
Reference: 113/2008
Date: 28 Dec 2008
In a Criminal Escalation, IOF Strikes on Gaza Kill and Injure over 900 People as the Siege Continues to Debilitate Health and Other Vital Services
In one of the bloodiest escalations of Israeli military operations, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) initiated a wide-scaled air strike operation against the Gaza Strip. Dozens of targets were attacked from the air simultaneously using heavy missiles and bombs. Mostly, the strikes targeted police and security installations across the densely populated Gaza Strip, which indicative of IOF's disregard of civilians' life and wellbeing. Over 900 people have been killed an injured, most of whom are non-combatants. The number of casualties was exacerbated by the timing of the strike, which coincided with the change in schools' shifts when tens of thousands of schoolchildren were on their way from or to school. Seven of UNRWA's Gaza Vocational Training Center students were also killed in one of the airstrikes in Gaza City.
According to Al Mezan's monitoring, at approximately 11:30am on Saturday 27 December 2008, Israeli military aircrafts launched a coordinated series of airstrikes targeting dozens of police, security and other premises across the Gaza Strip. The first wave of attacks lasted for less than five minutes, during which over 100 missiles and bombs were dropped on Gaza. One of the largest strikes targeted the Arafat Police Town, which is located near several UNRWA schools. Dozens of people were killed in this attack, including tens of young men who were undergoing training to join the police. Moreover, Colonel General Tawfik Jabir, who is the Police General Director in the Gaza Strip, and Captain Ahmed Al-Ja'bari, the Director of the Security and Protection Apparatus, were killed in the same attack.
The IOF's air strikes have been characterized by their unprecedented fierceness. Police stations located in densely populated neighborhoods were attacked, destroying them and causing severe damage to tens of schools and homes and killing dozens of civilians, including children and old people.
Air strikes have continued through the night, targeting houses and other civilian premises, including water-wells, workshops, CBO offices, mosques and communications facilities. A guard of a water-well and three employees of the Palestinian Telecommunications Company were killed in North Gaza. Another two men were killed in a strike that targeted the Al-Borno Mosque near the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The Hospital's building was damaged in this same strike. Moreover, IOF targeted prisons, including Gaza's main prison facility of As-Saraya at noon today. Initial reports indicate that many policemen and prisoners were killed and injured in this attack.
Additionally, dozens of homes were destroyed, along with tens of UNRWA and government schools and clinics. Local government offices and private vehicles were also destroyed. Al Mezan's initial monitoring indicates that at least 257 people have been killed in the IOF's strikes in the last 24 hours. Of those, the vast majority are non-combatants and civilians; including 20 children, 9 women and 60 civilians. The majority of the rest of the casualties are members of the civilian police who were inside their stations or undertaking training. At least 597 people were also injured, including 35 children whose wounds were reportedly critical. Al Mezan's believes that the number of casualties is expected to increase as many cases have been buried by their families without being registered at hospitals. Besides, a high number of people lie at hospitals between death and life. Moreover, dozens of people who were lightly wounded and; therefore, not admitted at hospitals were not counted. As the airstrikes continue, more people fall victims of them. This makes this operation one of Israel's bloodiest, most criminal military actions in Gaza in the past few decades.
This escalation comes amidst unprecedented deterioration of the humanitarian conditions Gaza's 1.5 million people face owing to Israel's tight siege which prevents their access to food, medicine and power. Ordinary Gazans have particularly been suffering from shortages in water supplies, cooking gas and foodstuffs. The siege has also impacted on hospitals' capacity to function under severe shortages in medicines and equipment. Hospitals' ability to handle very high numbers of casualties in a short time since yesterday has been particularly problematic; and particularly during the first hour after the first wave of attacks yesterday. With the strongest possible terms, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights condemns the IOF's criminal military escalation in the Gaza Strip, which indiscriminately harms civilians and civilian property, and blatantly breaches the rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), qualifying as war crimes. Al Mezan particularly condemns the IOF attacks against civilian objects in which children and uninvolved civilians have been killed and maimed; despite the high technological capabilities that the IOF employs in their surveillance of the Gaza Strip.
Al Mezan stresses that police members who do not take part in any hostilities do not qualify as legitimate military targets under IHL and must not be deliberately targeted. It further stresses that, regardless of the soundness of the Israeli justifications of this operation, Israel must respect the rules of international law at all times, particularly when the use of force is involved. A reaction to rocket attacks cannot justify the perpetration of grave breaches of IHL, i.e. war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Al Mezan warns about the continued silence of the international community in the face of Israel's escalation, which only encourages Israel to further escalate its attacks. Al Mezan calls on the international community to intervene urgently to protect the civilian population in harmony with its legal and ethical obligations under international law. International intervention is required urgently as the IOF's attacks on Gaza continue, and news about the falling of more casualties mounts while drafting this press release.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, "called on Arab states to stop what he called Zionist (Israeli) wolves from committing 'further crimes' against Palestinians in Gaza" on Sunday:
He called on the Organization of the Islamic Conference to 'punish the Zionist regime (Israel) and its leaders (in a war crime tribunal).'
The ayatollah also condemned the United States and President George W Bush who, he said, 'has just lengthened his war crimes record.'
'The Europeans also assisted in this tragedy and showed once again their animosity towards Islam and Moslems and proved that their claims on human rights are just lies,' said Khamenei.…
Earlier Sunday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rebuked Israel and urged immediate action to end the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Khabar reported that Ahmadinejad called his Syrian counterpart and the Emir of Qatar, and urged Muslim states to cooperate to end the killing in Gaza.
The Iranian president harshly criticized Israel's massive weekend airstrikes in the salient, and once more predicted 'the collapse of the Zionist regime.'
Iran's foreign ministry earlier condemned the raids as 'savage, inhuman and contrary to all human rights' norms,' and reiterated Iran's firm support for the Palestinian nation.
The Iranian parliament interrupted its normal session on Sunday and shouted for several minutes 'death to Israel,' while Speaker Ali Larijani warned that Israel would soon face a third wave of intifada or Palestinian uprising.
A demonstration was held Sunday against Israel in front of the United Nations headquarters in northern Tehran, and a solidarity protest in front of the Palestinian embassy in the capital.
Khaleej Times – "History of Massacre After Massacre in Palestine" by Palestinian researcher, Nizar Sakhnini:
Massacres were part and parcel of the Zionist project in Palestine. They aimed at intimidating the Arabs and make them leave the country.
Dozens of massacres were committed against the Arabs starting with the Massacre at Baldat al-Shaikh in December 1947 and not ending with the massacres in Qana in South Lebanon in 1996 and 2006. Another brutal massacre is being committed in Gaza today. Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs have been killed and/or wounded. Given below, is a list of some of the massacres committed by the Zionists since 1947:
Massacre in Baldat al-Shaikh (31 December 1947): Haganah gang members stormed the village of Baldat al-Shaikh in pursuit of unarmed citizens. The death toll was about 600 people, most of whose corpses were found inside the houses of the village.… [read the full article]


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Terrorism returned to the streets of Europe this week, with four people dying in a gun attack on a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg. The terrorist, a man with 27 criminal convictions, was killed by police two days later after he opened fire on officers when questioned.
France's president Emmanuel Macron said: "It is not only France that has been hit… but a great European city as well," according to AFP, referring to the fact that Strasbourg is the home of the European Parliament. MEPs and other politicians were undertaking debates and votes in the Parliament building at the time of the attack.
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HP Instant Ink has been a lifesaver and money saver in my studio and I hope it can benefit you as well.
Here's why I love it:
My music collection and teaching resources are making a shift from physical books and sheet music to digital files. Whether it's new music from Piano Pronto, Piano Book Club, Supersonics Piano, or games from Susan Paradis, Piano Game Club, or Teachers Pay Teachers, there are so many great teaching materials out there that have bright, bold graphics that students love. Printing these in black and white is not nearly as exciting. I love presenting a new game or a new piece of music that also looks great. It just doesn't have the same affect in grayscale.
All of those full colored pages use up a lot of ink and I was going through ink fast and it was getting expensive…and if I opted not to print the colored pages, I wasn't getting the look I desired. Full color is so much more bright, fun and exciting!
How Instant Ink has saved me money:
I was spending $60 every time I would refill my black and color ink. This is much more cost effective. Now for the price of two refills I am getting an entire year's worth of printing.
Here's how HP Instant Ink works:
First, make sure your printer is eligible for the program. My printer wasn't eligible, but it was worth it to me to get a new one. Next, sign up for a plan based on how many pages you print per month. Then you will receive ink in the mail before you run out.
The set up is easy. You can find all the details here, plus GET A FREE MONTH of ink!
Three more great things about this program:
1. You can change your plan or cancel at any time. If you find you aren't printing as much as you thought, or if you are printing way more that what you anticipated, it's easy to manage your account and change your plan at any time.
2. Your pages roll over so you don't have to worry about printing an exact number of pages.
3. If you want to know how many pages you have left in a month, you can check at any time. Here's what mine looks like as of today.
If you sign up for HP Instant Ink using the links above, we will both receive one month of free ink.
Happy Printing!


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