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Two buried alive in landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Madang, Papua New Guinea
Dorothy Mark
The National (Papua New Guinea)
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:02 UTC
The National (Papua New Guinea)
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:02 UTC
Raicoast MP Peter Sapia travelled to Ranara in the Naho Rawa local level government to assess the damage with the disaster office team from Madang.
Madang disaster office director Rudolf Mongallee said heavy rain in the area caused the landslide which buried the two people alive.
It could not be confirmed whether their bodies had been recovered.
He said people living along the Finisterer mountain range has been subjected to landslides.
He warned the villagers to be careful as water coming down the mountains were causing more soil erosion.
"People living in the Finistere Range should be careful when there's heavy rainfall," Mongallee said.
He said gardens and homes were under water and affected the movement of people.
Meanwhile, hundreds were stranded along the Madang-Usino highway when a section of the road was damaged by flooding.
Mongallee said a section the highway at Negeri was washed away.
Some passengers returned to Madang while others crossed to catch transport on the other side.
Mongallee said the Works Department and contractors had begun fixing the damaged road.
Highway users are also still using a wet crossing after the Menia bridge near Dumpu was damaged.
Mongallee said passengers would have to get to the other side to complete their trips.
Ramu Sugar-based policeman Adam Yawing said locals were taking advantage of the disaster to set up illegal road blocks and claiming fees from passengers.
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The ancient practice of yoga has many known benefits. In addition to being a great form of strength training, it is often regarded as the most relaxing form of physical exercise, claiming benefits for both body and mind.
Yoga originated in India over 5000 years ago as a means of keeping the body strong and healthy. Today, it is a form of exercise which has swept the globe as many seek to use it as a means of strengthening as well as a source of healing.
Yoga is known to promote a good posture, which prevents back pain, as well as improving joint flexibility. For these reasons, among many others, yoga is as popular among athletes as it is with the less sporty among us.
Do you like the idea of bringing balance to your body and mind? We have put together plenty of tips on starting your yoga routine as a complete beginner.
There are several branches of yoga which differ from one another in various ways, from their primary focus to the intensity of stretching.
Take a look at the most popular varieties of yoga and decide which one best suits your wellness goals:
The term 'Hatha yoga' refers to yoga in a general sense, however, in the West, it is used to describe the basic stretches that are most often taught in yoga classes.
Take a Hatha class to ease into yoga ¦ source: Pixabay – HannahWells
The aim of Hatha yoga is to gently stretch, loosen and relax the body in a way that is not physically exerting. In Hatha classes, yoga poses are often slow and held for a few breaths before moving on.
Ashtanga yoga is perfect for yogis who love following a set workout routine. Although the movements are smooth and there is a focus on breathing, you'll certainly work up a sweat by repeating the same sequence of movements!
Vinyasa is similar to Ashtanga in its intensity and the way that it focuses on the smoothness of the transitions between poses, however, there is no fixed routine – perfect for those who enjoy a bit of variety! Vinyasa classes are often lively, too, as teachers play upbeat music to accompany the class.
At the opposite end of the spectrum to Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, Yin yoga is focused on the meditative aspects of yoga and each gentle pose is held for minutes at a time. If you need to find your zen, his variety of yoga is the one for you.
Iyengar yoga classes challenge you to pay close attention to the alignment of your body. Like in Yin yoga, poses are held, and you'll use several pieces of yoga equipment to help you get the most out of each pose.
The restorative and strengthening properties of yoga make it a popular form of exercise for people who suffer from all kinds of back pain.
Not only can regular yoga practice release tension from your muscles and joints, but it can also contribute to an improved posture and prevent further back complaints.
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If you're a complete newbie to yoga, downward-facing-dog is likely one of the first poses you will learn.
Make a V-shape with your body, keeping your hands and feet planted and your heels down. Relax, take several deep breaths while you hold the pose and feel the stretch in your upper and lower back.
Downward dog is a fundamental yoga pose ¦ source: Pixabay – AndiP
This pose is great for elongating the spine and strengthening the lower back muscles.
The seated spinal twist is good for people looking for relief for back stiffness.
Sitting on the floor with your legs straight in front of you, bend one knee and put your foot flat on the ground. Support yourself with the arm on the same side as the bent leg, and put the elbow of your other arm on the outside of your bent knee.
Cross your foot over for a more challenging stretch ¦ source: Pixabay – evitaochel
There are many variations to the spinal twist with a range of difficulties.
Sphinx pose is not just great for preventing lower back pain, but it is also incredibly simple to do.
Lay on your front with your legs relaxed behind you. Next, support your upper body by bringing your elbows underneath your shoulders with your forearms out in front of you. As you inhale, press your chest outwards, and relax as you exhale. You should feel a stretch in your abdominal muscles and your spine.
The sphinx pose is known to strengthen the spine and tone other muscle groups ¦ source: World Peace Yoga School
The cat/cow movement is a combination of two yoga poses which stretches the back in a dynamic way whilst improving mobility. This is another very simple pose which is popular as a warm-up transition.
Begin in a tabletop, with your hands and knees shoulder and hip-width apart respectively. Start with the cow pose by arching your back towards the ceiling whilst pushing your hands and feet into the floor as you drop your head down. To transition to the cat, arch your back the opposite way whilst moving your head up and looking forward.
The bow pose is quite an intense exercise, so you may wish to seek advice from a yoga instructor before attempting it.
Begin by laying on your front, then bend your knees and reach back with your arms to grasp your feet. Lift your feet towards you and upwards, holding the pose for three breaths at a time.
This pose is fantastic for strengthening the shoulders and upper back to improve posture and prevent injury ¦ source: Visualhunt – LCRF-FreetoBreathe
Have you thought about padamasana poses? Learn more here.
Core strength is an important part of a person's general fitness and ability to take their training to the next level as well as their performance in sports. For this reason, yoga is a popular complement to the training programmes of many athletes.
Working on your core strength may not sound too appealing, especially if you're haunted by painful memories of planking competitions in school PE classes, however, yoga can add a different, more relaxing angle to building core strength.
Here are some beginner-friendly yoga poses for people looking to strengthen their core:
This is a challenging pose which targets the abdominal muscles, however, it can be made slightly easier by using a modified pose.
Supporting yourself on your seat bones, lean back and straighten your legs toward the ceiling, so that your body forms an upright V-shape. Reach your arms in front of you, either side of your legs.
To make this pose more manageable, bend your knees and keep your calves parallel to the ground ¦ source: Dr Weil
Slightly less intense than boat pose, the triangle can also be modified to become easier or more difficult. This is a common pose which is used by almost all yoga teachers.
To perform this pose, stand with your legs about a metre apart. Turn one foot 90 degrees so that it's in line with your mat, and turn the other slightly inwards. Stretch your arms out to your sides, then slowly lean to the side on which your foot is facing forward, while keeping your arms outstretched. Once your hand had reached the floor, look up at your other hand and feel the stretch in your legs and hips.
This is one of the first yoga poses you will learn ¦ source: Visualhunt – LCRF-FreetoBreathe
The triangle pose targets the whole body and promotes good core strength as well as releasing tension in the legs, hips and shoulders.
In addition to stretching large muscle groups, the upward-facing dog pose also helps strengthen key areas of the body. As a more relaxed strength pose, upward-facing dog is a great way to finish off your core-strength yoga routine.
The benefits of yoga include an improved posture and injury prevention ¦ source: Visualhunt
Lay flat on your stomach, then place your hands under your shoulders and straighten your arms so that your hips and thighs come off the ground. Hold for up to ten breaths, pressing your chest up as you squeeze your shoulder blades.
Check out our blog on learning the tadasana pose!
Yoga is generally regarded as the most relaxing form of exercise. While lots of poses target key muscles, others are perfect for relaxing both the body and mind.
Here are some simple poses you can perform to clear your head:
Child's pose is often used to round off yoga classes, as it gives a gentle stretch down the spine with minimal effort.
Begin by sitting on your knees, reach forward to rest your torso on your thighs and place your hands on the floor with your arms outstretched in front of you.
You can hold this pose for as long as you like. You may want to focus on your breathing, or simply take note of how the pose affects your body ¦ source: Pixabay – StockSnap
This is a restorative pose which requires little effort whilst offering a good stretch.
Simply lay on your back and pull each of your thighs upwards so that your knees are bent and the soles of your feet touch each other. Relax your arms by your sides.
Notice how the stretch reaches deeper with every exhale ¦ source: Divinity Magazine
A pose which requires absolutely no effort at all, the corpse pose is exactly what it sounds like:
Lay on your back in a relaxed position.
Your yoga instructor may offer you a blanket for this pose as your body temperature drops ¦ source: Allwomenstalk Fitness 2018
There is, however, a challenge involved with this pose: allowing your mind to relax. Once you have overcome the unfamiliarity of clearing your mind, the corpse pose may be your new favourite!
Check out our blogs on more advanced poses like the warrior pose!

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The Israel Defense Forces launched more than 150 aerial strikes and shelled at least 200 sites in the tiny Palestinian enclave.
US threatens Iran with war
By Keith Jones, 7 May 2019
The reckless and criminal character of Washington's actions cannot be exaggerated. A US attack on Iran threatens to ignite a Mideast-wide war and rapidly draw in the other imperialist and great powers.
Israel pounds Gaza, stoking fears of invasion
By Jean Shaoul, 6 May 2019
Less than a month after his far-right bloc's victory in last month's elections, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu authorised an aerial assault on Gaza, targeting at least 150 sites over the weekend.
War by other means: US/EU sanctions aimed at crippling Syria
By Jean Shaoul, 27 April 2019
Washington is seeking to crash the Syrian economy to create the conditions for a rebellion so as to impose a pro-US regime in Damascus.
US Navy SEAL officers attempted to cover up evidence of war crimes
By Josh Varlin, 27 April 2019
Navy SEAL officers told lower-ranking soldiers not to report war crimes, including the murder of civilians and a wounded teenager in Iraq.
New study documents over 1,600 killed in US siege of Raqqa, Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 26 April 2019
The killings in Raqqa, like those in Mosul, Iraq, constituted massive war crimes committed in the so-called war against ISIS.
Macron moves to prosecute journalists who revealed French arms sales in Yemen war
By Will Morrow, 26 April 2019
French security services have summoned Disclose journalists for questioning over their April 15 report documenting French arms supplies to Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen.
Leaked documents implicate French government in war crimes in Yemen
By Kumaran Ira, 26 April 2019
Leaked intelligence documents expose top French officials' denials that Saudi-led coalition forces use French-made weapons against Yemeni civilians as bald-faced lies.
Washington tightens sanctions to cut Iran oil exports to "zero"
By Bill Van Auken, 23 April 2019
The lifting of waivers granted to five countries that imported substantial quantities of Iranian oil represents a dangerous escalation of US economic warfare against Tehran.
US labels Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group
By Barry Grey, 9 April 2019
Trump and Pompeo made a point of threatening other foreign countries, officials and businesses with retaliatory sanctions and possible criminal prosecution.
As Washington hails victory over ISIS, media ignores massive human toll
By Bill Van Auken, 30 March 2019
The Pentagon's admission of 1,250 civilians killed in four years of bombardment of Iraq and Syria is a vast underestimate of the real death toll.
Saudi attack on hospital kills eight as war in Yemen enters fifth year
By Niles Niemuth, 28 March 2019
At least eight people, including five children, were killed when a missile slammed into a gas station near a medical facility that had been placed on a no-strike list.
Unsealed documents shed light on state conspiracy against Chelsea Manning
By Kevin Reed, 22 March 2019
The unsealed documents shine a light on the desperate measures to which the US government has resorted in pursuing a legal pretext to prosecute Julian Assange.
Israel mounts savage air bombardment on Gaza
By Jean Shaoul, 16 March 2019
Hamas denied any responsibility for the two ineffectual rockets launched against Tel Aviv.
French-Italian proxy war in Libya
By Marianne Arens, 26 February 2019
There are concrete material interests behind the sharp tensions between France and Italy, which in February led to France recalling its ambassador in Rome.
Trump administration bars US-born woman from re-entering the country
By Patrick Martin, 26 February 2019
The decision, based on Hoda Muthana's past association with ISIS, is the first attempt to deprive someone of her citizenship on the grounds of "terrorism."
090 UK troops given free hand to kill in Iraq and Afghanistan
12 February 2019
US ratchets up threats against Iran, Turkey amid Syria withdrawal plans
By Bill Van Auken, 15 January 2019
While the timetable for US troops to pull out of Syria remains unclear, Washington is steadily escalating tensions in the region.
US, Turkey clash over Turkish plan to buy Russian S-400 missiles
By Baris Demir, 15 January 2019
The US team is expected to warn Ankara that Washington will not tolerate a Turkish purchase of Russian air defence systems.
Pompeo in Cairo: The ugly face of US imperialism
By Bill Van Auken, 12 January 2019
Reflecting US imperialism's priorities in the region, Pompeo mentioned Iran 25 times in his speech, compared to a mere dozen references to "terrorism."
US-Turkish tensions rise over Syria withdrawal plan
By Bill Van Auken, 9 January 2019
Turkey's president denounced statements by national security adviser John Bolton on the Syrian Kurds after refusing to meet with a US delegation.
Bolton walks back Trump's Syria troop withdrawal
By Bill Van Auken, 8 January 2019
Whatever the intent of Trump's demagogic promise to "bring the troops home," the ruling establishment is determined to continue the US wars for hegemony in the Middle East.
Trump says there is no set date for Syria troop withdrawal
By Bill Van Auken, 4 January 2019
While Trump bemoaned Washington's "never-ending war," his acting Defense Secretary told the Pentagon to focus on "China, China, China."
Syrian government troops deployed to flashpoint city of Manbij
By Bill Van Auken, 29 December 2018
Turkey and Russia are staging high-level talks on the future of Syria's northeast following the US troop withdrawal.
Trump's visit to Iraq and Washington's never-ending war in the Middle East
By Bill Van Auken, 28 December 2018
Trump's buffoonish performance in Iraq carried one serious message: With or without troops in Syria, the decades-long US war for hegemony in the Middle East goes on.
Trump stages visit to Iraq amid mounting crisis over Syria troop withdrawal
By Bill Van Auken, 27 December 2018
The surprise visit appeared aimed at mollifying sections of the military-intelligence apparatus and reasserting Trump's commitment to US militarism in the Middle East.
European powers condemn Trump's withdrawal from Syria
By Johannes Stern, 24 December 2018
Trump's planned withdrawal of US troops from Syria and the subsequent resignation of defence secretary James Mattis have provoked a fierce response from European leaders.
The resignation of General Mattis and America's crisis of class rule
By Bill Van Auken, 22 December 2018
The panic and hysteria over the resignation of the former Marine Corps general reflects a deep-going crisis within the US ruling establishment.
Defense Secretary Mattis resigns amid Washington backlash over Syria troop withdrawal
By Bill Van Auken, 21 December 2018
Driving the outrage of Republicans, Democrats, Washington think tanks and major media are the imperialist interests underlying the Syrian intervention.
Trump's Syrian withdrawal order sparks political firestorm in Washington
By Bill Van Auken, 20 December 2018
The announcement follows discussions between Trump and Erdogan, who has threatened to send Turkish troops into the northeastern Syrian region where US troops are based.
Turkey threatens to invade Syria amid tensions with Washington
By Barış Demir, 20 December 2018
Trump's call yesterday for a US withdrawal from Syria reflected growing conflicts between Ankara and Washington over the bloody proxy war in Syria.
Bombings kill 62 in Somalia amid escalating US scramble for Africa
By Bill Van Auken, 18 December 2018
The intensive US air strikes in Somalia came on the heels of Washington's unveiling of a new policy based upon Africa as an arena of great power conflict.
Taliban attack kills three US soldiers in Afghanistan
By Bill Van Auken, 28 November 2018
The attack, which also wounded four Americans, came amid a worsening deterioration of the US position after 17 years of war.
At least 85,000 child deaths in Yemen highlight Saudi-US war crimes
By Mike Head, 23 November 2018
Washington is intent on asserting US dominance over the oil-rich and strategically-critical Middle East, regardless of the terrible human cost.
Civilian death toll mounts as US escalates offensive in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 16 November 2018
The so-called campaign against ISIS is aimed at carving out a US-controlled zone in eastern Syria and ultimately overthrowing the Damascus government.
US, Turkey risk direct military clash as they escalate war in Syria
By Barış Demir, 8 November 2018
Ankara is threatening an outright military occupation of large parts of Syria, which could provoke a direct clash with US forces.
US escalates illegal economic war on the people of Iran
By Keith Jones, 6 November 2018
Speaking like a mafia don, Pompeo offered Iran "a choice" between making a "180-degree turn from its outlaw course of action" and seeing "its economy crumble."
US expands illegal, unilateral sanctions against Iran
By Mike Head, 3 November 2018
The measures Washington outlined yesterday are tantamount to a declaration of war.
Washington calls for Yemen ceasefire as Saudis escalate siege of Hodeidah
By Bill Van Auken, 2 November 2018
The hypocritical "peace effort" advanced by Washington places full blame for the genocidal war in Yemen on the Houthi rebels and Iran.
As sanctions tighten, Washington threatens Iran with "military might"
By Keith Jones, 2 November 2018
The US is dramatically escalating its illegal, economic war against Iran, with the aim of crashing its economy and imposing a pro-US regime in Tehran.
Saudi airstrike kills 21 civilians in Yemen
By Jacob Crosse, 27 October 2018
Two children among the dead as the US-backed coalition prepares offensive
Turkish president brands Khashoggi killing a premeditated murder
By Peter Symonds, 24 October 2018
While Erdogan had promised to expose the "naked truth," his less-than-full account of the killing indicates that he is exploiting the issue to further Turkish interests in the Middle East.
Europe makes delayed criticism of Saudis over Khashoggi murder
By Jean Shaoul, 23 October 2018
Britain's quiescence reflects its dependence on the House of Saud for policing the oil-rich Gulf peninsula.
Amid crisis over Khashoggi murder
US State Department "socialists" discover the war in Yemen
By Barry Grey, 23 October 2018
The ISO and the DSA respond like political weathervanes to shifting winds within the US intelligence agencies in regard to Saudi Arabia's current ruler.
Amid furor over Khashoggi murder, UN warns millions more face starvation in Yemen
By Bill Van Auken, 17 October 2018
While leading Democrats and Republicans have called for sanctions over the Saudi journalist's killing, Washington has maintained a discreet silence over the US-backed mass murder in Yemen.
Trump backs Saudi Arabia, suggesting "rogue killers" murdered Khashoggi
By Peter Symonds, 16 October 2018
While Trump's remarks are absurd, the hypocrisy of his critics in American ruling circles, given their long support for the murderous Saud regime, is staggering.
International Court of Justice strikes down US sanctions against Iran
By Alex Lantier, 4 October 2018
The International Court of Justice has no power to enforce its decision, and US officials immediately made clear they will defy the ICJ ruling.
Demolition of Bedouin village highlights Netanyahu's "Greater Israel" plan
By Jean Shaoul, 4 October 2018
The authorities have already demolished 26 homes in the community, making 132 people homeless, 77 of them children and teenagers, over the last 12 years.
Iran fires missiles at Islamist "rebels" as US vows to remain in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 2 October 2018
Washington and Tehran, already at odds over escalating US sanctions, are coming into increasing conflict over military operations in Syria.
Washington amplifies war threats against Iran, bullies the world
By Keith Jones, 27 September 2018
In his two days at the UN, Trump threatened much of the world, giving voice to the insatiable aspirations of US imperialism and the dissatisfaction of its ruling elite at the erosion of its economic power.
Against backdrop of UN General Assembly
Trump to intensify economic war on Iran
By Keith Jones, 25 September 2018
The US sanctions are both manifestly illegal and reckless; under international law, they are tantamount to an act of war.
Moscow blames downing of Russian plane near Syria on Israeli "provocation"
By Bill Van Auken, 19 September 2018
The killing of 15 Russian military personnel off the coast of Latakia has ratcheted up dangerous military tensions in Syria.
Russian aircraft shot down during Israeli missile attack on main Syrian government port
By Bill Van Auken, 18 September 2018
Russian sources have reported that they tracked missiles launched by a French frigate at the time their aircraft was attacked.
Russia postpones Syrian offensive in Idlib as NATO threatens escalation
By Alex Lantier, 15 September 2018
Turkey and the major NATO imperialist powers made clear that they are ready to counterattack against Syrian and Russian forces in Idlib.
Bloody siege of Yemeni port resumes as US certifies Saudi concern for civilians
By Bill Van Auken, 13 September 2018
Aid groups have warned that the renewed assault on Hodeidah threatens not only to kill tens of thousands of civilians, but to push millions more into starvation.
Seventeen years after 9/11: From "war on terror" to "great power conflict"
By Andre Damon, 12 September 2018
On the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, Washington is on the verge of launching a massive new Syrian offensive in defense of Al Qaeda-linked forces.
German government plans combat mission against Syria
By Johannes Stern, 12 September 2018
Behind the backs of the German people, the Grand Coalition government is preparing a massive combat mission against the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
China denies establishing military base in Afghanistan
By Peter Symonds, 6 September 2018
Afghanistan is another key strategic arena for intensifying geo-political rivalry between the major powers.
Report by Working Group on Syria, Propaganda and Media undermines claims of chemical attack in Douma
By Paul Bond, 6 September 2018
In the face of the orchestrated attack on the Working Group on Syria, Propaganda and Media as "Apologists for Assad," the careful work by Paul McKeigue, Jake Mason, David Miller and Piers Robinson is all the more noteworthy.
Washington escalates threats over Syria as Russia bombs Al Qaeda positions
By Bill Van Auken, 5 September 2018
Claims of "humanitarian" concerns and warnings over the use of chemical weapons signal a growing threat of US intervention in defense of the "rebels."
UN panel cites massive war crimes in US-backed war on Yemen
By Bill Van Auken, 29 August 2018
Washington has backed the slaughter as part of a region-wide offensive to weaken the influence of Iran and assert US hegemony over the Middle East.
Is Washington on the brink of a major attack on Syria?
By Bill Van Auken, 28 August 2018
Threats against the Assad government over the use of chemical weapons have set up the pretext for a sharp escalation of US military intervention.
Canada and Saudis in raucous diplomatic spat over Ottawa's posturing over human rights
By Roger Jordan, 11 August 2018
The events of the past week notwithstanding, Canada—as attested by its $15 billion arms deal with Riyadh—is a staunch ally of the absolutist Saudi regime.
US complicit in air strike that murdered dozens of children in Yemen
By Bill Van Auken, 10 August 2018
The slaughter of at least 43 children riding a bus is for Washington only a minor incident of "collateral damage" in its drive to war against Iran and hegemony over the Middle East.
Israel carries out new strikes on Gaza
By James Cogan, 10 August 2018
The latest assault, which killed three people, follows repeated threats by the Israeli government to launch another full-scale military intervention.
Washington allies with ISIS as great power conflict trumps "war on terror"
By Bill Van Auken, 7 August 2018
In at least three countries where US forces are engaged in combat operations, the Pentagon and its local proxies are allying themselves with ISIS and Al Qaeda in pursuit of strategic interests.
Sixty dead, over 100 wounded in Saudi air strikes on Yemeni port city
By Alec Andersen, 4 August 2018
The willful bombing of a Hodeidah fish market and hospital by the US-backed Saudi-led coalition is the latest war crime in the near-genocidal onslaught on Yemen.
Lafarge investigation exposes US-French collusion with ISIS in Syria
By Francis Dubois, 3 August 2018
Former Foreign Secretary Laurent Fabius claimed to know nothing about it, but ties between terrorist groups and the former Socialist Party government are rapidly coming to light.
US preparing for regime change and war against Iran
By Peter Symonds, 30 July 2018
Following Trump's belligerent threats against Iran, a national security meeting was convened in Washington to thrash out the next stage in the escalating confrontation.
Israel intervenes to extract US-UK-backed White Helmets from Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 23 July 2018
The Israel Defense Forces were sent into Syria at Washington's request to rescue hundreds of White Helmets, a group funded by the US and UK to further regime change.
Tensions over Syria deepen following Helsinki summit
By Bill Van Auken, 18 July 2018
The Trump administration has signaled that US troops will remain in Syria to confront Iran.
Israel carries out biggest air strikes on Gaza since 2014 war
By Keith Jones, 16 July 2018
In recent days, Israel has stepped up its campaign to crush resistance in Gaza, intensifying its economic blockade, shooting scores of protesters, and mounting massive air strikes.
The ISO's Socialism 2018 Conference: Socialist phraseology in the service of American imperialism
By Alexander Fangmann, 5 July 2018
The International Socialist Organization's (ISO) annual Socialism conference this weekend features several speakers who support the US-led regime-change war in Syria.
Belhaj case lifts the veil on Britain's dirty wars for regime change: Part two
By Jean Shaoul, 20 June 2018
The deal between the UK government and Belhaj was aimed at preventing any further embarrassing disclosures about the government's collusion with Islamist forces.
Battle rages for Hodeidah as Yemen faces threat of mass starvation
By Bill Van Auken, 19 June 2018
With 8 million already on the brink of famine and 22 million dependent upon food aid, the paralysis of Hodeidah threatens to claim millions of lives.
Belhaj case lifts the veil on Britain's dirty wars for regime change: Part one
By Jean Shaoul, 19 June 2018
The purpose of the deal between the UK government and Belhaj was to prevent any further embarrassing disclosures about the government's collusion with Islamist forces at home and abroad.
Deadly siege of Yemeni port of Hodeidah begins with Washington's aid and approval
By Bill Van Auken, 14 June 2018
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the Pentagon is working directly with Saudi and UAE forces in selecting targets in the Red Sea port city.
US war crimes in Syria exposed
By Niles Niemuth, 7 June 2018
Unlike the hysteria generated over the fake gas attack in Douma earlier this year, the revelations of massive US war crimes in Raqqa have been treated as a non-event by the media.
Israel's Netanyahu tours Europe to advocate action against Iran
By Jean Shaoul, 7 June 2018
For all their differences with Trump, and evident distaste for Netanyahu, the European leaders did not seek to distance themselves from his demands because they know he speaks for Washington.
Amnesty International report finds US guilty of war crimes in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 6 June 2018
The report documents the deaths of hundreds of civilians in the US siege of Raqqa last year, including the massacre of entire families.
Washington considers direct intervention in siege of Yemeni port city
By Bill Van Auken, 5 June 2018
The Saudi-led and US-backed assault on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah threatens to plunge millions more into famine.
Google says it will not renew Project Maven—but collaboration with Pentagon will continue
By Will Morrow, 2 June 2018
The decision is a response to widespread opposition among employees and the public to Google's role in the illegal US drone murder program.
US Secretary of State Pompeo presents war ultimatum to Iran
By Bill Van Auken, 22 May 2018
Washington's "Plan B" after scrapping the nuclear deal is to escalate economic sanctions and military pressure aimed at toppling the Iranian government.
Report exposes UK role in Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen
By Barry Mason, 21 May 2018
The US, UK and other western countries have supported the Saudi intervention. Like Saudi Arabia, they regard the war against the Houthis as a proxy conflict with Iran.
Mass murder in Gaza
By Bill Van Auken, 15 May 2018
The shooting dead of at least 60 unarmed protesters in Gaza, along with the wounding of over 2,700 more, is a war crime for which all involved bear collective and personal responsibility.
Election result in Iraq portends further political and social conflict
By James Cogan, 15 May 2018
No grouping of parties has won anywhere near the support needed to form a government.
German militarization and Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal
By Johannes Stern, 15 May 2018
Following US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear accord, the German bourgeoisie is intensifying its campaign for militarism, rearmament, and war.
US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal drives Ankara into a corner
By Halil Celik, 14 May 2018
Washington's reimposition of punishing economic sanctions on Iran, and its plans to force other countries to follow suit, threatens to roil the already crisis-ridden Turkish economy.
US steps up pressure on Iran with new round of sanctions
By Jordan Shilton, 12 May 2018
Announced the same day as Israel launched its largest-ever direct assault on Iranian infrastructure in Syria, the sanctions mark a further step by US imperialism in the direction of an all-out military confrontation with Iran.
Israeli army kills one, wounds hundreds during latest round of Gaza protests
By Niles Niemuth, 12 May 2018
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that among the hundreds who were wounded in the attack on unarmed, peaceful protestors, 143 were shot with live ammunition.
Middle East teeters on brink of region-wide war after US withdrawal from Iran deal
By Jordan Shilton, 10 May 2018
After Israeli war planes targeted Iranian personnel in Syria for the third time in less than a month, Iranian Quds forces reportedly launched rockets into northern Israel.
Trump torpedoes Iran nuclear accord
By Keith Jones, 9 May 2018
In its reckless and ruinous drive for global hegemony, US imperialism, like the Nazi regime, makes diplomatic agreements only to break them when expedient.
Tensions rise with Trump set to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal
By Bill Van Auken, 8 May 2018
With Trump's allies signaling that he will rip up the agreement, Israel has issued increasingly bellicose threats against Iran.
Israeli Knesset debates legal framework for apartheid-style state
By Jean Shaoul, 8 May 2018
The bill explicitly defines Israel as a Jewish state, according nationality rights only to its Jewish as opposed to Palestinian citizens.
US relaunches Second Fleet in war preparations against Russia
By Bill Van Auken, 7 May 2018
The revival of the fleet, which was mothballed in 2011, was described by the US Navy as an implementation of a new national security doctrine focused on "great power competition."
US special forces operations in Yemen presage wider regional war
By Jordan Shilton, 5 May 2018
The secretive decision to deploy US special forces to Yemen last December underscores once again Washington's reckless drive towards a regional conflagration with Iran.


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We're thrilled to be talking to Ludwig van Beethoven from Howard Jay Smith's novel, Beethoven in Love; Opus 139. It is a pleasure to have him with us today at Pimp That Character!
Thank you for your interview, 'B.' May we call you 'B' as your friends do? How old are you and what do you do for a living?
Odd you should ask. I am fifty-six years old and only seconds from my death. I am a musician and a composer.
Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features?
Those who know anything about my life, will recall that beginning at age 26 or so, I began to lose my hearing. By the time I was in my mid-forties I was totally and utterly deaf. Nonetheless, when I was 54 I composed what is arguably the most single important piece of Western Classical music ever created, my Ninth Symphony which concludes with the 'Ode to Joy.'
What would I love the most about you?
My passion for music, my passion for life, my passion for my Immortal Beloved.
What would I hate the most about you?
I do not suffer fools lightly. Go on.
What is in your refrigerator right now?
Though in my novel I experience many things from the future, such as flashlights, hot air balloons and an astonishing magnificent Bosendofer Piano from 1906, I never had the luxury of owning a refrigerator. Nor could I cook anything beyond my morning pot of coffee. Every night in Vienna I would head out to a local pub and dine with friends. Fresh fish was my favorite.
What is the trait you most not like about yourself?
Tell me why I, whose hearing once surpassed all others in sensitivity and degree must suffer such humiliation and torment? To be cast out by our Creator as history's cruel joke, a deaf musician, a composer unable to know the vibrancy of his own scores.
Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?
Many biographers and now even moviemakers (whatever that is) have described my life. Those idiots portray me as an angry misanthrope. How can that be when every night I dine with friends who surround me with their love and affection? Howard Jay Smith is the first one to even come close to getting me right. And his son, Zak Smith's portrait of me, captures my state of mind and persona better than anyone else in the past.
What is your idea of a perfect day?
Oh for one day of Joy, to be in the embrace of my Immortal Beloved anon while listening to my Ninth Symphony.
Who is are your best friends?
Steffan von Breuning, his older sister, Leonore von Breuning, and her husband, Franz Wegeler. But a better question to ask are who are all of the many women whom I loved? And among all of them, which one is my Immortal Beloved?
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
I am not going to die tomorrow, for today, March 26, 1827 at 5:00 pm, is when I will die. Truly, in a matter of seconds I am going to emerge from this dream like journey to Elysium; my eyes will open, glassy unfocused. I will look upward – only the gods know what I see, if anything. I will raise my right hand, a hand that has graced a thousand sonatas and clench my fist for perhaps the last time. My arm will tremble as if railing against the heavens. Tears will flood my eyes… Then, spent, my arm will fall back to the bed, my eyelids will close and I will be gone... You had to ask?
And if you want to know what is in my head at this very instant, the very last seconds of my existence on this earth, read Howard Jay Smith's novel, "Beethoven in Love; Opus 139." You will not be disappointed. After all, what is a novel but a collection of lies that strive to tell a greater Truth? And that is just what Smith has done.
About the Author
Howard Jay Smith is an award-winning writer from Santa Barbara, California. BEETHOVEN IN LOVE; OPUS 139 is his third book. A former Washington, D.C. Commission for the Arts Fellow, & Bread Loaf Writers Conference Scholar, he taught for many years in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and has lectured nationally. His short stories, articles and photographs have appeared in the Washington Post, Horizon Magazine, the Journal of the Writers Guild of America, the Ojai Quarterly, and numerous literary and trade publications. While an executive at ABC Television, Embassy TV, and Academy Home Entertainment, he worked on numerous film, television, radio, and commercial projects. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara Symphony - "The Best Small City Symphony in America" - and is a member of the American Beethoven Society.
About the Book:
Title: BEETHOVEN IN LOVE; OPUS 139
Author: Howard Jay Smith
Publisher: SYQ
Pages: 385
Genre: Literary Fiction/Biographical Fiction
Author: Howard Jay Smith
Publisher: SYQ
Pages: 385
Genre: Literary Fiction/Biographical Fiction
At the moment of his death, Ludwig van Beethoven pleads with Providence to grant him a final wish—one day, just a single day of pure joy. But first he must confront the many failings in his life, so the great composer and exceedingly complex man begins an odyssey into the netherworld of his past life led by a spirit guide who certainly seems to be Napoleon, who died six years before. This ghost of the former emperor, whom the historical Beethoven both revered and despised, struggles to compel the composer to confront the ugliness as well as the beauty and accomplishments of his past.
As Beethoven ultimately faces the realities of his just-ended life, we encounter the women who loved and inspired him. In their own voices, we discover their Beethoven—a lover with whom they savor the profound beauty and passion of his creations. And it's in the arms of his beloveds that he comes to terms with the meaning of his life and experiences the moment of true joy he has always sought.


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Matthew Rhys, star of smash hit TV show The Americans spills the beans to Gabriel Tate.
Even in Los Angeles there can't be many druids. And, while Matthew Rhys is a proud member of the so-called 'LA Taffia' – a coterie of rugby-loving Welsh actors including Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Sheen – his memories of the 2008 ceremony cause him to cringe. 'I don't sacrifice goats, no. Being a druid is an honorary title to recognise those who've contributed to Welsh life. The roll call at mine included a Lord who'd revolutionised Welsh politics, a pioneering neurosurgeon and me, who was in [hit NBC drama] Brothers and Sisters for five years. Um thanks.'
Not that he isn't proud of Brothers and Sisters but The Americans, a superb new thriller series, has given Rhys his defining role. For a man whose default phrase is 'to a degree', he's unusually unequivocal about it. Having flown into London last night, Rhys is jet-lagged but jovial and his eyes sparkle with excitement about a show he was 'desperate to do'.
'The Americans,' he grins, 'lets me run round, wear daft disguises, do kung fu and shoot guns. Childhood fantasies.'
Fortunately, it's a blast for us as well. Rhys is Philip Jennings, a KGB agent who, along with his wife Elizabeth (Keri Russell), is working deep undercover in the DC suburbs of Reaganite America, juggling family life with commandments from the Kremlin. With US embassy workers recently ordered out of Russia on charges of espionage, it's acquired an unexpected pertinence.
Inevitable comparisons have been drawn with Homeland. The Americans does use enemies within to tap into muddy issues of loyalty and faith that once seemed so straightforward. But the tension over the couple's potential unmasking is balanced by even more keenly observed and skilfully played family dynamics. This is a messy, dysfunctional marriage thrown together by circumstance.
'How much do you choose someone [to marry] before you find out who they are?' Rhys muses, wryly considering his own enduring bachelordom.
'The first job I ever did was House of America, directed by Marc Evans. I loved it so much, and I remember thinking that was how you always felt about things. I've been chasing that feeling ever since.' Then he turns the conversation back to the upcoming second series of The Americans, and you suspect he's caught it. Rhys can hold his head high at the next gathering round the cauldron.
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This is the new face - and body - of Russia that President Vladimir Putin wants us all to see.
Sexy Natalia Poklonskaya's red shoes and nylon-clad legs are driving admirers wild across the world after she was formally appointed the new Crimean attorney general.
As the rest of the world trembles at the prospect of a showdown between West and East over Crimea's split from Ukraine, no-nonsense Natalie's first press conference went viral in a matter minutes... and it was not even translated.
The first to swoon were the Japanese where the video - all in Russian - was re-Tweeted ten thousand times almost as soon as it aired with one admirer posting 'All Hail The Queen' and 'anime-style' art drawings of her flooding websites.
But that was nothing compared to the discovery of the 33-year-old's personal pictures on social media websites including glamour-puss shots like those above.
The pictures are now spreading across the globe but there is no doubting the luscious lovely is pouting for Putin because her politics are as red as her shoes.
In an interview she gave to the Voice of Russia, she branded the Ukraine authorities in Kiev as "devils from the ashes" and made it clear she supported Crimea's new-found independence.
It's unlikely however, that her thousands of Japanese fans care too much about her politics, as our Storify below proves.


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Anastasia Klenova
1. Klenova, Anastasia
Candidate of Science in Linguistics, Assistant Professor, Saratov State University (SSU)
2. I was invited to work at Richland College of Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) – Dallas, TX for the academic year of 2007/2008.
3. As a whole, I spent two semesters at Richland College. During the first semester, I was assigned to the Dept. of World Languages where I taught an extensive English course to foreign students. I had a truly multinational group including students from Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Libya, Mexico, Turkey, China, South African Republic and Iraq.
During the second semester, I was invited by a colleague of mine to join her in the Life in the 21st Century course as I really was eager to communicate more with American students. It was a unique opportunity of learning new teaching methods and techniques as I had to co-teach with two other instructors, and a highly interactive course, too.
Also, my supervisor has done a wonderful job in publicizing my visit to Dallas which resulted in numerous invitations from different organizations of Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex like Dallas branch of English Speaking Union, True Lee Missionary Church, Jewish Community Center, Dallas Public Library, Russian-American Center and some others to hold lectures/discussions on various aspects of life in Russia. Also, I served as a guest speaker for my colleagues at Richland College and Brookhaven College making presentations on Russian history, art, government, culture, business, tourism and even a typical profile of a Russian person.
Aiming at promoting Russian and Saratov culture, we also arranged a photo exhibition of a famous Saratov photographer at Brazos Gallery. The opening ceremony included a video presentation/lecture about Saratov which I was happy to give.
4. Professionally, participation in Fulbright SIR Program allowed me to get a completely new perspective on teaching, as well as opened new research opportunities. I carried out the research, and collected a lot of material for my research work, I managed to travel a little around the country and see the United States. Still, as it was a primarily teaching grant, I had a chance to get acquainted with contemporary approaches and concepts such as Cooperative Learning, Community Service, Continuing Education and some others that enriched my teaching expertise immensely.
Moreover, this experience helped me gain an understanding of the US educational system, and the functions of community colleges in particular. Prior to coming to the US, I had not realized the major differences between American and European educational systems. Despite having borrowed its structure from European higher education, it renounced the elitist status of higher education turning it into a wide gateway to the middle class.
Apart from personal gains, I had a chance to help promote cooperation between Saratov and Dallas educational institutions and foster the establishment of several joint distance-learning courses between Richland College and Saratov State University. At the present moment, they are successfully implemented. Also, there are several potential study and research programs between SSU and Dallas universities.
More importantly, I think, this Fulbright program allowed me to learn many intercultural lessons of patience and bridging the gaps of prejudices and stereotypes. We all suspect that our mentality is not the "universal standard" of living and thinking, but when it comes to interaction with people belonging to other cultures, it is painfully difficult to admit the difference. It is even more deceptive with American culture as it seems to be so strikingly similar at the beginning, and so profoundly different at the end.
Apart from other events, CIES gives a chance to the scholars to get together at the annual Fulbright Visiting Scholar Conference. When sharing our impressions at the conference, we all agreed at one thing – it is inestimable experience to come out of one's shell and be able to compare – not only cultures, but ways of thinking. This trip taught me never to take my views for granted – if somebody thinks otherwise, they are not necessarily wrong. A very simple, but rather painful example – as a typical Russian teacher, I had never considered the word "lazy" an offensive one (Russian student secretly agree with this epithet). Only having applied it quite thoughtlessly to one of my students, I learnt all the depths of its meaning.
In general, it might be worth saying that I had to fight a lot of stereotypes. Both against Russia, as many of my American students still believe that Russian people live in a totalitarian and very oppressive society. But I could not but be amazed at the immense interest manifested by young people and adults towards Russia. And also, my own prejudices against life in the South – I had not had a clue that Texas, and Dallas in particular, would turn out to be such a modern, state-of-the-art, rapidly developing and extremely business-friendly place. And southerners, who are stereotypically portrayed as a little outdated and conservative, would prove to be people of advanced views and ideas.
Upon my return to Saratov, I have delivered several lectures on the new teaching methods for my colleagues, as well as arranged a series of master-classes for SSU students, not to mention several publications and manuals. We have held a large exhibition of Dallas photographs made by Richland students and professors. In June 2009, we are expecting a group of professors and administrators from Dallas universities and colleges to visit Saratov. I have learnt to value cultural diversity and tolerance – these popular and over-used words have gained a true meaning for me. I'm sure, none of this could have been achieved without the SIR program. I am most grateful to the Fulbright program as it has helped me advance both professionally and as a personality.


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My DragonWing Arts kiddos began by taping rectangles DIRECTLY ON THE TABLE, slightly larger than their papers.
Then, I let them squirt shaving cream into the rectangles.
They used way too much, but since I only paid $1 per can, I didn't care.
They used way too much, but since I only paid $1 per can, I didn't care.
The kids used cardboard rectangles to spread out the shaving cream to fill the taped rectangles. It was kind of like frosting a cake.
Then, the kids put their papers face down on their swirled colorful wonderfulness, and pressed them into the shaving cream.
Below are the results of our marbling. As you can see, some of them are a little muddier than others! You'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see what we will be using the marbled papers for!!
A few close-ups:
I think this one below might be my example.


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Former Redskin Donovan McNabb accused of sexually inappropriate text messages
(CBS)–Donovan McNabb, a former Washington Redskins quarterback, is accused of sending explicit texts to a former colleague at the NFL Network. This is part of a lawsuit filed against a list of former NFL players, and NFL Enterprises.
Jami Cantor, who worked as a wardrobe stylist for the NFL Network, filed a wrongful termination suit against NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court back in October, as first reported by Bloomberg. Some of the specific texts Cantor received from McNabb, listed in the amended complaint, are too sexually explicit to list here.
The complaint list eight current and former employees of NFL Enterprises who are accused of sexual harassment. The NFL Network has already suspended former NFL players Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor and Heath Evans while the network investigates the sexual harassment claims filed by one their former employees. McNabb currently appears on ESPN.
McNabb played for one season in 2010 with the Redskins totaling 3,377 passing yards and 14 touchdown passes.


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|Out fell an envelope and inside was this gift certificate good for one ENGAGEMENT session at a local photo studio!
|Out fell an envelope and inside was this gift certificate good for one ENGAGEMENT session at a local photo studio!
I loved your happy story. A huge congratulations, Julie. The ring is going to be beautiful! Happy 2013!ReplyDelete
Barbara, I am giving you a big hug as we speak for leaving such sweetness for me! Thank you for celebrating this magical time with me!
Super huge congratulations heading your way! Amazing story, so happy for you. Gorgeous ring, and so many special people included. Happy new year my dear friend.
Congratulations Julie! Will you be getting married in that beautiful Catholic church where your brother got married? I can't wait for pictures. I'm getting ahead of myself, I know. Anyway, I'm thrilled for you.
❀ Tammy
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Yay!! I am so happy for you Julie! Congratulations and may your future together bring you both much happiness!
Such happy news! Congratulations on your engagement! I wish you a lifetime of wedded bliss!ReplyDelete
Congratulations!! The custom band is gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing the story! :)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is such a precious story!!
What a beautiful story! You had me in happy tears. I am glad to be your newest buddy here in blog land. Congrats on your engagement and I hope you have a blast planning that wedding!
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Congratulations Julie! The ring is gorgeous and I love the way you are combining stones from both sides of the family! Oh my...how precious and sentimental is that! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see pictures as you continue to plan your wedding.ReplyDelete
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Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Your ring is going to be beautiful.....I love the story behind the stones in the ring. That is amazing. I look forward to hearing about your upcoming wedding!
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Congratulations!!!!! how sweet, thanks for sharing your special moment :)
First Grade Journal
What an AWESOME story! Thanks for sharing it! I am one of your newest followers:)
Yay!!! I'm so happy and excited for you!!! Such a sweet story. This will be a Christmas that you will never forget. Congratulations and a great big hug!
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Your story made my week! Congratulations to both of you.ReplyDelete
CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting! And I love the ring. How special! Have y'all set a date yet?
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The Trinidad and Tobago camp in Westminster, Colorado welcomed two more of its European-based players on Friday with defenders Aubrey David and Radanfah Abu Bakr joining the provisional squad ahead of preparations for Thursday's 2018 World Cup Qualifier against the United States at Dick's Sporting Good Park.
T&T head coach Dennis Lawrence is expected to name his final roster the qualifier on Sunday after assessing the current group and will begin his final leg of preparations on Monday.
The T&T team trained at the Colorado Rapids Training Field, near to Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Friday and Saturday.
Bateau on the preparations
"My first session felt well. So far the two or three days have been good and it is always a pleasure to be back wit the team and just looking forward to working and getting ready for the two games," Bateau told TTFA Media.
"I've been eager to be back after missing the last two games. The team won the Panama game so it was normal that most coaches would not want to change a winning team so I had to respect that for the Mexico game. But now we are here in Denver and there is a next chapter to prepare for."
Looking ahead to Thursday's clash, the former San Juan Jabloteh player added: "We have definitely grown as a team over the past few games as a group but most importantly it's going to be about discipline for us. The US team waits for you to drop asleep and then pounce on you and when you are fighting to get back they can punish you. We need to have the confidence to play football the way we can play it. We can possess the ball, we can score goals, we are physically strong snd we have fast players, so it's about us going out there and demonstrating that," Bateau added.
The former Belgian-based player also spoke about the impact Lawrence and his staff are having on the squad as the preparations continue to the upcoming matches against the US and Costa Rica.
"Being past players, players that most of us looked at on the field. they were in these positions similar to us when they played. When we train there is always that sense of they know what they are doing. We respect them and they respect us. Overall there is a very good understanding between us and the coaches. They are not old also, so they understand how we feel and it is easier for us to communicate. Most times you would see Stern working with the strikers, Dennis with the defenders and the midfielders,teaching us what they know and sharing their experiences… We have Stuarty (Charles-Ferrier) to show us how to possess the ball.
"It is something totally different to what we had in past. Now we have personnel for the different areas. It is a really nice mixture but it then comes down to us, the players to show it and get the job done," Bateau concluded.
Photo shows Sheldon Bateau looking to move in on Shahdon Winchester during training on Friday – TTFA Media


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Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Temple, or Memory Palace
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2 lakh jobs up for grabs in UP
UP government has undertaken a massive exercise to fill vacancies in various departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs) of Uttar Pradesh.lucknow Updated: Jul 17, 2013 11:48 IST
The state government has undertaken a massive exercise to fill vacancies in various departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs) of Uttar Pradesh.
With more than 2 lakh posts likely to be filled up in the coming months, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav's office is keeping a close watch on the proceedings.
The CMO has already asked various major departments to submit information about the total number of vacancies, the posts advertised or to be advertised along with the last date for submission of applications.
"We are collecting information from major departments about the steps taken to fill up the vacancies. It is difficult to ascertain the actual number of posts," said a senior officer.
Chief secretary Javed Usmani has already held meetings to review the situation.
He has given a time table to various departments to advertise and fill the vacancies soon.
As per information, there were about 90,000 vacancies at various levels in the state police department.
The process for recruitments for 55000 posts has already started and application forms will be made available from Thursday.
A decision has been taken to fill up 29,334 posts of assistant teachers of science and mathematics (in the schools being run by urban local bodies) by October 31.
The state government has also asked the panchayat raj department to begin the process of filling up 26,000 posts of village panchayat officers.
The department has also been asked to fill up 27,000 posts of village development officers by placing advertisements in newspapers by August.
At the same time, the state revenue department has been asked to fill up nearly 6,000 posts of 'lekhpal' soon.
Much significance is being attached to the massive recruitment drive before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
The chief minister had promised jobs to the youths when his government began distribution of unemployment allowance in 2012.
This recruitment drive, involving lakhs of youths, will be nearing completion by the end of 2013, just about when the state government machinery goes into election mode.
This will also help the Samajwadi Party led government to effectively counter the opposition's onslaught on the Akhilesh Yadav government for distributing laptops and freebies and not focusing on giving jobs to the youths.
Besides filling up posts through recruitment drives, the state government has also asked the basic education department to absorb nearly 1,70,000 Shiksha Mitras in schools of urban local bodies after giving them training.
In the first phase, training will be given to nearly 60,000 Shiksha Mitras and they will be absorbed in regular jobs as teachers by January 2014.
Various public sector undertakings (PSUs) are also in the process of filling up the vacant posts on the lines of the recruitment drive being launched by various departments.
Sources said the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited ( UPPCL), Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporations (UPSRTC) and some other PSUs are in the final phases of launching a similar drive.
First Published: Jul 17, 2013 11:39 IST