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From: 1 John 5:14-21
Prayer for Sinners
The Christian's Confidence as a Child of God
[19] We know that we are of God, and the whole world is in the power of the evil
[20] And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding,
to know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ.
This is the true God and eternal life. [21] Little children, keep yourselves from
13-21. St John's words in v. 13 are evocative of the first epilogue to his Gospel,
where he explains why he wrote that book: "that you may believe that Jesus is
the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name" (Jn
20:31). In this verse of the letter, the Apostle stresses the efficacy of faith, which
is already an anticipation of eternal life (cf. notes on 1 Jn 3:2; 5:9-12).
His final counsels are designed to strengthen our confidence in prayer and to
urge the need for prayer on behalf of sinners (vv. 14-17); they also stress the con-
viction and confidence that faith in the Son of God gives the believer (vv. 18-21).
14-15. Earlier, the Apostle referred to confidence in prayer and to how we can be
sure of receiving what we pray for: that confidence comes from the fact that "we
keep his commandments and do what pleases him" (1 Jn 3:22). Now he stres-
ses that God always listens to us, if we ask "according to his will". This condi-
tion can be taken in two ways, as St Bede briefly explains: "Insofar as we ask
for the things he desires, and insofar as those of us who approach him are as he
desires us to be" ("In I Epist. S. Ioannis, ad loc."). The asker therefore needs to
strive to live in accordance with God's will, and to identify himself in advance with
God's plans. If one does not try to live in keeping with God's commandments,
one cannot expect him to listen to one's prayers.
When prayer meets those requirements, "we know that we have obtained the re-
quests made of him", as our Lord himself assured us: "if you ask anything in my
name, I will do it" (Jn 14:14). "It is not surprising, then," the Cure of Ars teaches,
"that the devil should do everything possible to influence us to give up prayer or
to pray badly, because he knows better than we do how terrible it is for hell and
how impossible it is that God should refuse us what we ask him for in prayer.
How many sinners would get out of sin if they managed to have recourse to pra-
yer!" ("Selected Sermons", Fifth Sunday after Easter).
16-17. "Mortal sin": the meaning of the original text is "sin which leads to death".
The gravity of this sin (St John does not specify its exact nature) recalls the gra-
vity of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (cf. Mt 12:31-32) and of the sin of apo-
stasy which Hebrews speaks of (Heb 6:4-8).
The Fathers have interpreted this expression in various ways, referring to different
grave sins. In the context of the letter (in the previous chapters St John often
speaks about the antichrists and false prophets who "went out" from the commu-
nity: 2:19) the best interpretation seems to be that of St Bede and St Augustine,
who apply it to the sin of the apostate who, in addition, attacks the faith of other
Christians. "My view is", St Augustine says, "that the sin unto death is the sin
of the brother who, after knowing God by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, at-
tacks brotherly union and in a passion of envy reacts against that very grace by
which he was reconciled to God" ("De Sermo Dom. in monte", l, 22, 73).
If St John does not expressly command his readers to pray for these sinners,
it does not mean that they are beyond recovery, or that it is useless to pray for
them. Pope St Gelasius I teaches: "There is a sin of death for those who persist
in that same sin; there is a sin not of death for those who desist from sin. There
is, certainly, no sin for the pardon of which the Church does not pray or from
which, by the power which was divinely granted to it, it cannot absolve those
who desist from it" ("Ne forte").
Referring to this passage of St John, Pope John Paul II says: "Obviously, the
concept of death here is a spiritual death. It is a question of the loss of the true
life or 'eternal life', which for John is knowledge of the Father and the Son (cf. Jn
17:3), and communion and intimacy with them. In that passage the sill that leads
to death seems to be the denial of the Son (cf. 1 Jn 2:22), or the worship of false
gods (cf. 1 Jn 5:21). At any rate, by this distinction of concepts John seems to
wish to emphasize the incalculable seriousness of what constitutes the very es-
sence of sin, namely the rejection of God. This is manifested above all in aposta-
sy and idolatry: repudiating faith in revealed truth and, making certain created re-
alities equal to God, raising them to the status of idols"; and false gods (cf. 1 Jn
And after referring to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (cf. Mt 12:31-32) he adds:
"Here of course it is a question of extreme and radical manifestations — rejection
of God, rejection of his grace, and therefore opposition to the very source of salva-
tion (cf. St Thomas, "Summa Theologiae", II-II, q. 14, a. 1-3) — these are manifes-
tations whereby a person seems to exclude himself voluntarily from the path of
forgiveness. It is to be hoped that very few persist to the end in this attitude of re-
bellion or even defiance of God. Moreover, God in his merciful love is greater than
our hearts, as St John further teaches us (cf. 1 Jn 3:20), and can overcome all
our psychological and spiritual resistance. So that, as St Thomas writes, 'consi-
dering the omnipotence and mercy of God, no one should despair of the salvation
of anyone in this life' ("Summa Theologiae, II-II, q. 14, a. 3, ad 1)" ("Reconciliatio
et Paenitentia", 17).
18-20. "We know": each of these verses begins this way. He does not mean theo-
retical knowledge but that understanding that comes from living faith. St John is
once again stressing the Christian's joyful confidence, which he has expounding
throughout the letter (cf. 2:3-6 and note). This confidence is grounded on three ba-
sic truths: 1) he who is born of God does not sin (cf. 1 Jn 3:6-9 and note); 2) "we
are of God", and therefore we are particularly free of the world, which is still in the
power of the evil one (cf. 4:4; 5:12); 3) the Son of God has become man (cf. 4:2;
5:1). The incarnation of the Word is the central truth which sheds light on the two
previous ones, because our supernatural insight is the effect of the Incarnation (v.
20): Jesus Christ, true God and true man, is also eternal life, for only in him can
we attain that life.
18. "In this Johannine affirmation", Pope John Paul II teaches, "there is an indica-
tion of hope, based on the divine promises: the Christian has received the guaran-
tee and the necessary strength not to sin. It is not a question therefore of a sin-
lessness acquired through one's own virtue or even inherent in man, as the Gnos-
tics thought. It is a result of God's action. In order not to sin the Christian has
knowledge of God, as St John reminds us in this same passage. But a little ear-
lier he had written: 'No one born of God commits sin; for God's seed [RSV: "na-
ture"] abides in him' (1 Jn 3:9). If by 'God's seed' we understand, as some com-
mentators suggest, Jesus the Son of God, then we can say that in order not to
sin, or in order to gain freedom from sin, the Christian has within himself the pre-
sence of Christ and the mystery of Christ, which is the mystery of God's loving
kindness" ("Reconciliatio et Paentientia", 20).
19. "The whole world is in the power of the evil one": although the Greek term
may be neuter and would allow a more abstract translation ("in the power of evil"),
it is more consistent with the context to take it in a personal sense. St John is
pointing up the contrast between Christ's followers and those of the evil one:
whereas the world (in the pejorative sense) is like a slave in the power of the devil,
true Christians are in Christ, as free people, with a share in Christ's own life. "We
have been born of God through grace and have been reborn in Baptism through
faith. On the other hand, those who love the world are in the power of the enemy,
be it because they have not yet been liberated from him by the waters of regene-
ration or because, after their rebirth, they have once more submitted to his rule
through sinning" ("In I Epist. S. Ioannis, ad loc.").
20. "Him who is true": that is, the only true God as distinct from false gods; the
Jews used to refer to God as "the True", without naming him. When St John
goes on to say that "we are in him, who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ", he is
confessing the divinity of Christ and the fact that he is the only mediator between
the Father and mankind.
21. Although at first sight, this formal exhortation may seem surprising, it was
appropriate in its time, because these first Christians were living in the midst of
a pagan world, and were exposed to the danger of idolatry.
However, St John may be speaking metaphorically: the true danger facing Chris-
tians, then and now, is that of following the idols of the heart — that is, sin; in
which case he is giving this final counsel: Keep away from sin, be on guard a-
gainst those whose fallacious arguments could lead you to sin.
Source: "The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries". Biblical text from the
Revised Standard Version and New Vulgate. Commentaries by members of
the Faculty of Theology, University of Navarre, Spain.
Published by Four Courts Press, Kill Lane, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland, and
by Scepter Publishers in the United States.


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It seems as though women in Hollywood are not only getting better looking as the years go by, but they are also getting younger. Showbiz has a way of creating an illusion and for a lot of women, the illusion is that they do not look their age. 50-year-olds look 35 and 18-year-olds look 28, that's just how it is. There is a lot of pressure put on the women of our generation to look a certain way and not only are the next 15 women incredibly beautiful, but they are also all advocates of self-acceptance and self-love.
Although the next ladies are wise beyond their years, sexy and talented, they are still extremely young, some of them close to being "jail bait." However, just because you can't touch, doesn't mean you can't enjoy looking. That is why we at TheRichest wanted to make a list including the sexiest women in Hollywood 25 and under. From blondes to brunettes, models to singers, this list is jam packed with gorgeous women between the ages of 18 and 25.
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15 Miley Cyrus (23)
Love her or hate her, you can't deny that Miley Cyrus is hotter than the average 23-year-old. Cyrus has created quite a name for herself and although she has made some questionable choices, we at TheRichest give her credit for being so shamelessly herself.
Not only is does Cyrus march to the beat of her own drum, she is also fiercely talented. Her powerful voice and out of the box personality are some of the reasons why she has found such a huge amount of success. However, this list is not about how talented she is, nor is it about judging her character, this piece is simply about vanity.
Even before she became a music sensation, Cyrus was one of television's most adorable faces. As she grew up she turned into a confident, sexy, badass woman. Cyrus knows how to rock any kind of look, from grunge to glam, she kills it time after time. What we love about Miley Cyrus is that she is different, both on the inside and the outside and like most women, she has struggled with feeling beautiful. She has even said "Beauty is the enemy. We try to conquer not feeling beautiful all our lives. It's a battle that can't be won. There's no definition of beauty. The only way to achieve beauty is to feel it from inside without breaking down into individual physical attributes."
14 Sophie Turner (20)
It is hard to remember a time before the world became obsessed with Game of Thrones and we are sure our next starlet feels the same way. Sophie Turner made a huge splash in the industry when she got the role of a lifetime playing Sansa Stark on the epic HBO show.
Turner, who is only 20 years old, has an incredibly bright future ahead of her. Anyone who has watched the show (so pretty much everyone) knows how talented this young actress is. She also appeared in X-Men: Apocalypse, where she played a young Jean Grey. So we have established that she is talented, now let's take a moment to discuss how beautiful she is.
The vivacious red head has an extremely natural beauty which is becoming more and more rare. She promotes a healthy lifestyle and is a great model for young girls around the world. Turner, at her core, is just your average 20-year-old. She feels pressure to look a certain way and has said "I feel the pressure to be toned, yeah, and everyone's going on about the thigh gap, but I like food more than exercise, so I'll just carry on that way," which is a great way of looking at it.
13 Zendaya (20)
Zendaya is a force to be reckoned with. This actress and singer is oozing confidence and she is only 20 years old. Although Zendaya is obviously young, she is extremely mature for her age. Zendaya is gorgeous, no two ways around it, and her career is only getting started.
In the next year, she will be appearing in some pretty big projects including Duck Duck Goose, The Greatest Showman on Earth and Spider-Man: Homecoming, which is currently being filmed.
Her self-awareness and easy going mentality are qualities that she is proud of. She told Time Magazine "I keep it real, I do what Zendaya does, I do what Zendaya feels right doing, that's what people gravitate towards. That's why people like me or spend time looking at my Instagram. It's because I really just like to keep it 100 percent." We at TheRichest can't wait to see what the future holds for this stunning talent.
12 Victoria Justice (23)
Victoria Justice started her career in commercials as a child. The 23-year-old actress always knew she was born to be in front of the camera and has been working her way towards fame since she can remember. As a teen, she began getting recognized for her roles on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 which lead to the creation of the show Victorious, where she played the lead.
Justice has an enormous amount of talent; not only can she act, but she can sing and dance, making her what the industry calls a triple threat. Fans can expect to see the gorgeous Victoria Justice in the film The Outskirts as well as the TV movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show : Let's Do the Time Warp Again.
Not many people know by looking at her that she is so young. Her mature features and silent confidence are reasons why people are falling so in love with her. Her advice for teens when it comes to beauty: "It's nice to just embrace the natural beauty within you."
11 Barbara Palvin (22)
Yes, that is right, the stunning super-model Barbara Palvin in only 22 years old. Not only is this exotic beauty gracing the covers of almost every magazine, she has also been blowing up on social media. Palvin's unique style and amazing bone structure is what makes her stand out from the rest of the models out there.
The Hungarian model was born in Budapest has walked for some of the world's most prestigious designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and the notorious Victoria's Secret fashion show. Palvin is a kind hearted and outgoing young woman, her vivacious spirit mixed in with her extreme beauty is what is going to keep her successful in this industry.
Palvin has also mentioned that she loves to sing, perhaps an album will be in her future? For now we just need to wait until she graces yet another magazine cover to gawk at her beauty.
10 Abigail Breslin (20)
We at TheRichest are pretty sure we weren't the only ones to fall in love with Abigail Breslin in the critically acclaimed movie Little Miss Sunshine. Since then, her career has reached new heights, appearing in films such as My Sister's Keeper and The Call. Breslin also appeared in the awesome television show Scream Queens alongside Lea Michele and Emma Roberts.
Since Breslin was a child, she has always promoted natural beauty and embraced her differences. She really sees herself as a regular girl doing her job, and when talking about her complexion, Breslin said "It's cheesy, but having a pimple or a bad hair day isn't going to matter in five years. I don't always remember that, but I try."
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9 Selena Gomez (23)
Selena Gomez has become a household name over the past few years. Her career began as a child, making her first on-screen appearance on the show Barney & Friends. After that she landed what she calls her "big break" when she was cast as the lead on Wizards of Waverly Place. Since then, she has appeared in films like Spring Breakers and Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising.
This 23-year-old is not just an actress, she is also a killer singer and has had some chart breaking hits like "Come and Get It" and "Hands to Myself." Gomez is beautiful and talented and everyone knows it. She is confident, hard working and a great role model for young girls to look up to. She promotes self love and always has something positive to say on the topic, once saying "When it comes to me, I wouldn't want to be anybody else."
8 Emma Roberts (25)
One of the oldest people on this list, Emma Roberts is 25, talented, successful and of course drop dead gorgeous. Roberts, who is the stunning Julia Roberts' niece, is making quite a name for herself in the industry.
Roberts is one of those people who was born to be in front of the camera. She has appeared in films like Nerve and We Are The Millers and television shows like Scream Queens and American Horror Story. Fans can look forward to seeing this bombshell in the movie Billionaire Boys Club which is currently in production.
Roberts is paving the way for herself and doing an incredible job reaching out and connecting with her fans. However, this list is about focusing on her physical appearance, not her bright acting future. Emma Roberts is a petite girl, with an illuminating smile and an incredible style. Although Roberts just made the cut age wise, she is so hot that we could not have made this list without her.
7 Bella Hadid (19)
Bella Hadid is a model who is currently strutting her way through the industry. Hadid is living a crazy life, between photo shoots and runway shows it is a good thing she has superstar boyfriend The Weeknd to keep her sane. Hadid and The Weeknd are one of the newest power couples in the industry and together they are killing it.
Bella Hadid is by far one of the sexiest teens on the planet, her incredible body in combination with her unique facial features are precisely why she is on this list. Her mother, Yolanda Foster is an ex-model and has always promoted a healthy lifestyle. Hadid is a big believer in moderation, she does not deprive herself of foods to look a certain way, something that makes her a great role model for teens.
The young model is currently working and living in New York City and says that her metabolism helps her keep her incredible physique. What is her favorite thing to eat in the Big Apple? "A lot of pizza and unhealthy foods," spoken like a true 19-year-old.
6 Bella Thorne (18)
Bella Thorne is a gorgeous and talented 18-year-old who is one of America's most recent sweethearts. You may recognize this young starlet from films such as The Duff and Blended and television series like Scream. The US native has an undeniable beauty and her time in the limelight has gained her quite the fanbase. However, what most fans do not realize is that this bombshell is still a teenager.
For those of you wanting to catch Thorne on screen, you are in luck, she is set to appear on both television and film numerous times in the next year. She is working on some awesome projects such as Be Here Now, The Babysitter and Keep Watching.
Thorne is not only gorgeous and oozing talent, she is also a good person who embodies everything someone in the limelight should. This teen is no stranger to bullying and possesses a zero tolerance when it comes to bullies, opening up about her past saying "I have suffered from bullying in many ways, from bullying in school due to my disability in reading, to digital abuse that I deal with on a daily basis. I'd like to tell the kids that are being bullied that no one should have to deal with the abuse, ever."
5 Ariana Grande (22)
Ariana Grande is without a doubt one of the biggest superstars on the planet right now. Her awesome attitude mixed in with her larger than life voice and effortless beauty are exactly why she made this list.
The best way to describe Grande is fierce, this cutie has been gaining so much attention from the world and for good reason. Talent aside, Grande is one of the most naturally beautiful girls in the industry. Throughout the past few years we have seen her go from an adorable young girl to a strong and powerful woman.
Grande has some great insight when it comes to self-acceptance and self-love which is another reason why we at TheRichest love her so much. Grande has said "Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are."
4 Kylie Jenner (19)
Kylie Jenner is without a doubt the sexiest 19-year-old on the planet, purely because she does not look 19! This bodacious beauty is best known for being the youngest member of the Kardashian clan.
Daughter of Kris and Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner, Kylie Jenner grew up in front of the camera. Although there is evidence to believe that she has undergone a lot of plastic surgery, Jenner is undeniably sexy. Kylie has always been open about her self-esteem issues and has been a role model to many girls when dealing with self-acceptance.
The young celebrity is no stranger to bullying, which is something she really can't stand. Not only was she bullied in high school by her peers but she undergoes a large amount of "hate" over the internet. She deals with the bullying in the best way possible, saying "I've realized through the years that I just find happiness in other things, whether it's my dogs or my friends or, like, looking at the sunset. So if I were to wish for something else, it would just to be happy all the time, to have a superpower of not letting things affect me, and to be true to who I am, always."
3 Kendall Jenner (20)
We couldn't include Kylie on our list without having her incredibly beautiful sister Kendall on it also. Kendall Jenner is a 20-year-old super model whose career has been taking off over the past few years. Jenner has graced the covers of countless magazines including Interview, Allure, Vogue and Marie Claire. She has also walked for some of the biggest designers including Marc Jacobs and Victoria's Secret's annual fashion show.
Kendall is by far the most "natural" of all her sisters, she has had little to no work done and is proud to show off her natural beauty. Not only is she involved in the world of fashion, Jenner is becoming quite the fashion icon. She wears some of the most amazing outfits and always looks effortlessly perfect.
Jenner looks up to her three older sisters when it comes to fashion saying in an interview, "My style icon actually is my three sisters. I love the way they dress and the way they put things together. I definitely get most of my style from them," which is not much of a surprise knowing who her three sisters are!
2 Kate Upton (24)
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that is right, Kate Upton is only 24 years old. Upton made her first big splash in the industry when she was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 2012. In 2011, she was named rookie of the year and in 2013 graced the cover once again.
Upton is not only working as a model but has begun dipping her feet in the acting pool. In 2014, she appeared in the film The Other Woman. She will also be appearing in The Masterpiece and Wild Man which will be released in 2016.
Upton is one of the most confident and naturally sexy women in Hollywood, comparable to a young Marilyn Monroe. The busty blonde has opened up about her natural features saying "I can't change my bra size. They're natural! I can work out and I can stay healthy and motivated, but I can't change some things. I really just live my life. I love my body. It's what God gave me! I feel confident with myself, and if that inspires other women to feel confident with their bodies, great."
1 Gigi Hadid (21)
Gigi Hadid is super model who paved the way for her sister Bella Hadid in the industry. Hadid is a 21-year-old goddess. Her natural and unique facial features have had people all around the world turning their heads. There was no way we at TheRichest were going to make this list without including her.
Hadid's career is on fire right now, gracing the covers of both Vogue and Teen Vogue as well as the cover of Jolie Magazine. Hadid has also walked in some pretty incredible runway shows including The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Hadid has been getting a lot of heat lately for her noticeable weight loss, however she is still a beautiful woman with a good head on her shoulders. When asked about her diet Hadid said, "I eat healthy when I can; I eat a burger when I want, and I work out. You have to live with the routine that keeps your body the healthiest, and that's what I do - I don't change it for a swimsuit shoot. You have to figure out what works with your body the best," which is great advice to live by.
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Our planet is changing continuously, causing habitats to be altered and modified. Tropial and sub-tropial forests are always subject to destructive natural forces -cyclones landslides, floods, mud flows, volcanic eruptions, fire, drought, and climate change. These factors are overwhelmed by anthropogenic disturbances. These forests are being logged everywhere at a very high rate. Approximately 50% of forest lands have no forest coverage because of human activities. Deforestation is not a recent human activity in the tropical forests. These were inhabited by humans thousands years back. Charcoal deposits indicate human activity in the sediments of many tropical forests which we know as virgin forests. Granules of various starchy root vegetables were found on 5000 – 7000-year-old stone grinding tools of Panama, indicating that people were cultivating agricultural crops in forests from ancient time (Piperno et al., 2000).
Habitat destruction in global context
The mega biodiversity hotspots of the world contain a high degree of endemism and are undergoing gradual loss of habitats. Maximum portion of these hotspots are located in tropical forests, which are considered as the most endangered. Habitat degradation is one of the major causes of the biodiversity loss. The mega hotspots now consist of only 10% of their former area and 12% of their former primary vegetation. About 1.8% (in Amazonian forests, probably 2.6%) of the tropical forests is disappearing annually. These rates indicate that one Florida per year is being destroyed; one football field is logged per second. The highest rate of deforestation is occurring in South Asia, where 70% of the areas have been deforested. All tropical forests of South Asia will disappear in less than 50 years if the same rate of deforestation continues. The hotspots will lose 40% of their species if current rates of habitat loss continue, even if for only another decade. These forests will not last beyond the mid-21st century. Plain land forests like Sal forests of Bangladesh are the most threatened because of their accessibility and many useful products – timber, rattan, fruits. Many of the protected forests exist only on paper. They are small and fragmented, which is detrimental to their continued existence and to the preservation of biodiversity. Many areas are being reforested but these hardly begin to compensate for losses, and they are nothing like the original forest. The new "forests" are simply tree plantations without any of the diversity or richness of the original forest. The destruction of the habitats for most native species is a worse threat than hunting by humans. Usually hunting targets a few individual animals, but habitat destruction affects all species in an area. Habitat loss occurs in three ways: 1)Whole ecosystems are destroyed or converted into farmland, exotic forests and settlements; 2)Ecosystems are partially removed, creating 'islands' surrounded by farmland; 3) Ecosystems are degraded by the loss of species and disruption of their ecological processes. Habitats can either disappear completely or they may become degraded and/or fragmented. Loss of natural forests and the fragmentation of remaining areas into progressively smaller patches is a significant global trend. The habitat degradation occurs in different ways, like in patches (e.g.), in waves (e.g. by urbanization) or linear (e.g. by construction of roads).
Causes of habitat destruction
The tropical forests are often regarded as useless unless "developed" by conversion for agriculture or exploited as sources of wood or rubber. They are also treated as vast sources of land for the relief of social pressures and incomes for the poverty-stricken. The costs of such deforestation are ignored or seen as tolerable in comparison to "non-utilization." The following factors are involved for the habitat destruction in the tropics: 1) over-population, 2) faulty land ownership pattern, 3) shifting cultivation, 4) illegal and commercial logging, 5) high demand of timber, 6) scarcity of fuel wood, 7) high extraction of non-wood products, 8 ) destruction of natural vegetation, 9) soil disturbances, 10) inadequate valuation of forests as resources, 11) inadequate protection, 12) establishment of infrastructures and transport networks, 13) extractive activities, 14) inappropriate interventions, 15) construction of dams for hydropower sources, 16) poverty, 17) excessive extraction of non-timbering plants, 18) lack of philosophical and ethical attitudes, 18) animal grazing, 19) litter sweeping, 20) encroachment and land grabbing, 21) economic attitudes, 22) greed and corruption, 23 social structures, 24) wars and social conflicts, 25) tourism, 26) introduction of exotic species, 27) overexploitation; and 28) brick field.
Consequences of habitat destruction
The consequences of the habitat destruction are: 1) deforestation; 2) losing of existing species; 3) decreasing vegetation coverage; 4) accelerating soil erosion; 5) loss of species richness; 6) increasing rarity; 7) loss of genetic diversity; 8 ) loss of evolutionary potential; 9) changes in water cycles; 10) changes in water tables; 11) conversion in pure stands; 12) difficulty in aforestation; 13) destruction of natural regeneration, 14) climate change; 15) increasing of physical disturbances; 16) loss of ecosystem services, 17) disruption of livelihoods of indigenous people; 18) social instabilities, 19) economic losses; 20) increasing susceptibility of pathogen infection and insect infestation; 21) loss of forest productivity; 22) decreasing of forest non-wood products; 24) increasing of environmental refugees; and 25) affecting habitats in proximity to degraded habitat.
Relationship between habitat loss and biodiversity loss
The exact relationship between deforestation rates and loss of biodiversity is unknown. There are many factors in this complex relationship. The removal of a few trees or a few species from a forest may cause a cascade of species losses due to changes in microenvironment. The removal of a" keystone" species may cause disruption of the highly complex interrelationships among species. Extinction rates depend on many factors such as forest type, soil type, level of anthropogenic disturbances, degree of endemism, extent of land degradation, and so forth. When forests become more fragmented and isolated, the organisms in them are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. Small populations will be unlikely to persevere as their environments change and they are exposed to increasing hunting/gathering pressures and stress. Both population size and species richness decrease as the habitat abundance decreases. Rare and patchily distributed species requiring a large range seem particularly susceptible to habitat destruction. Larger patches contain more species than do small patches. Small fragments experience more extinction and receive fewer immigrants. Small fragments or islands that are more remote from the mainland or source population have fewer species because the extinction rate is the same but the immigration rate is lower. Most of the species are composed of relatively few individuals, randomly distributed throughout the geographical range of that species, or located in one small area only (endemism). Many tropical forest species require large and undisturbed forest; they cannot thrive in degraded habitats. The fragmented forests do not contain the full range of forest species. About 50% of the world's species are threatened with extinction due to deforestation. Tropical deforestation involves the conversion of continuous forest to the remnant of forest patches set in a matrix of non-forest vegetation. The altered microclimate becomes unsuitable for certain species by increasing mortality rates near the edge and reducing recruitment to their populations. The tropical forest ecosystem is often characterized by a heavy dependency on mutualistic species interactions for its stability. Many plant species in the tropical forests are reliant on animals as agents of dispersal for either pollen or seeds or both. Habitat destruction causes the extinction of certain important pollinating or seed-dispersing animals which severely limits regeneration of rare plant species and hence initiates an extinction vortex. Heavily fragmented forests do not support a home range for larger species. Larger species may have trouble finding habitat in not sufficient density to support a home range in heavily fragmented forests. Fragment size, degree of isolation and time since excision from the continuous forest directly influence the biodiversity of a fragmented habitat. Species also tend to suffer from genetic drift and inbreeding in degraded habitat. Immigration is an important phenomenon for the maintenance of high local levels of diversity in tropical forests. In distant fragments the rare species will die out relatively rapidly and not be replaced by other species because of a failure of immigration. Fragment edges are inhospitable to most of the forest species. The deforested matrix of a fragmented landscape is often dominated by alien species, because few of the native species are tolerant of the extremely exposed conditions in the exposed areas. Habitat loss is the primary cause of species endangerment.
Habitat loss and biodiversity loss in Bangladesh
Huge population pressure and widespread poverty are main frontier of habitat degradation in Bangladesh. Due to high population density and sharply skewed distribution of lands, the forest resources are overexploited. Per capita forestland in the country is around 0.02 ha and the existing natural forests are decreasing at a rate varying from 2.1% /yr to 3.3% /yr. Massive habitat destruction occurred in the Sal forests of Bangladesh. The recurrent anthropogenic disturbances in the Sal forests have rendered the system inhospitable for the regeneration and growth of wild plant associates, causing a net loss in plant diversity. No single part of the Sal forests can be found as undisturbed natural forest. Logging, regeneration destruction, litter sweeping, animal grazing and soil disturbances are common in all forest areas. Recreational activities like picnic are an additional human pressure in the Sal forests. One can hardly find native species such as Gandhigajari, Ajuli, Dud Kuruj, Sonalu, Cheshra, Jiga, Jogini Chakra, Kaika, Sidha, Sajna, Amloki, Bohera, Roina, Lalmoina, Tamal, Khailadamor, Haldu, Bhutum,Kurchi, Mohuya, Kharajora, Kanaidinga, Kukurchita, Katakhai, Udhal, Sheora, Pahariamra, Awal, Koroch, Bajna, Joina, Debdaru, Arjun and Behula. The hydro-electricity project, ethnic conflict, encroachment, jhum cultivation are the main causes of hill deforestation. Poverty, profit-making, natural disaster, salinity and sedimentation are the major causes of Sundarbans degradation. The vast degradation of Sundari trees is also caused by high salinity. Different types of disease of the trees are also accountable for the deforestation in the Sunderbans. Illegal logging is also responsible for the deforestation in the Sundarbans. Lack of alternative livelihood push the coastal people to depend on mangrove forest products. Hog deer, water buffalo, swamp deer, Javan rhinoceros, single horned rhinoceros and the mugger crocodile became extinct at the beginning of the last century from Sundarbans due to habitat destruction.
Different studies show that all our natural old forests have become critically fragmented to the point where they are considered unlikely to maintain rich level of biodiversity, nor support viable populations of natural and native species of flora and fauna. Abundant species has become occasional, occasional become rare, rare become very rare and very rare become extinct. Once upon a time, Sal forests of Bangladesh were sweet home of beautiful Capped Langur. Now it is threatened by habitat loss and has become an IUCN- red listed species. Less than a hundred years ago, tigers prowled all across the Indian sub-continent. But increasing habitat loss has contracted the tiger's former range. Tigers need large territories for roaming and preying. About 95% population of Western Hoolock Gibbons in Bangladesh will be lost over the next two decades based on the current effects of habitat destruction. Now Asian Elephant is the largest critically endangered terrestrial animal in Bangladesh. The major cause of the decline in the wild elephant population in Bangladesh is habitat destruction. There has been rampant habitat loss of Marbled and Fishing Cat throughout the Sal forests over the past 20 years. Habitat destruction throughout South Asia is occurring at an alarming rate to the peril of biodiversity.
Necessity of habitat conservation
The core of 'The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)' is the promotion of an integrated approach to natural resource management on large landscapes and to biodiversity conservation through enhancing wildlife habitat and reducing habitat fragmentation. 1) Conservation of biodiversity; 2) extracting forest products; 3) preserving genetic resources; 4) maintaining hydrological functions; 5) improving air quality, 6) stabilizing climate; 7) retention of soil fertility; 8) controlling pests; 9) proper pollination; 10) aesthetic factors and recreation; 11) wilderness; and 12) ethical values.
* Reducing human population growth
* Improving land use pattern
* Sustainable forest development
* Introducing biological corridors
* Maintaining buffer zones in between core and peripheral zones
* Changing policies towards forests
* Involving indigenous peoples and traditional communities in conservation programme
* Protecting forest lands
* Strengthening forest monitoring, research and development, education, and capacity building to maintain a "cradle" of biodiversity within the core areas of each protected forests
* Improving agricultural methods and productivity
* Improving legal systems
* Stopping of the introduction of alien invasive species
* Gap filling by rare tree species
* Aforestation and reforestation by native and natural species
* Facilitating natural regeneration in degraded forests
* Leaving denuded forest lands as untouched for 20 years to promote natural succession of forests
* Stopping further clear felling and illegal logging
* Protecting natural regenerations (seedling, sapling and juvenile trees) from cutting
* Introducing pioneer and early successional species in the degraded forests
* Taking effective actions against the encroachers and land grabbers
* Establishing gene banks to conserve the gene pool of endangered species
* Bringing endangered animals in captivity for breeding
* Reducing social and economical imbalances
* Minimizing anthropogenic disturbances
* Establishing national centers for the conservation of threatened and endangered species
* Increasing of basic research on the impact of forest degradation
* Considering conservation programme as an asset in economic calculations
* Reforming trade policies
* Taking appropriate actions against animal poaching
* Poverty alleviation in the adjacent areas of forests
* Emphasizing on community based conservation
* Establishing more protected areas
* Searching for alternative fuel sources in the forest areas
* Creating alternative livelihoods for the indigenous people
* Initiating Rehabilitation programme for the illegal loggers
* Improving environmental education
* Taking care of secondary and successional forests
Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman is a biodiversity specialist, Assistant Commissioner, Jhalakathi Collectorate. E-mail: mizan_peroj @yahoo.com


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Thunder Bay examining separated bike lane on Memorial Avenue
Proposal for 5-kilometre route aims 'to get bicycles off the road,' project co-ordinator says
A proposal for a five-kilometre separated bike lane along Memorial Avenue in Thunder Bay will be studied by the city after being pushed during a council meeting Monday night.
A petition in favour of the project received support from more than 1,800 people. The Memorial Link would run from Miles Street to John Street. A representative for the initiative said the goal is to ensure "it's a complete street," if implemented.
"This proposal that we've got here is basically to get bicycles off the road," said Dean Stamler, the group's campaign organizer.
"I don't know what could be more perfect for people who hate the idea of bike lanes and want to drive everywhere. We're going to take bikes, and we're going to remove them from the space that you hold beloved," he said.
Stamler said he wants the route to be added to the list of the city's transportation priorities.
"A road to nowhere is much better than no road at all. The reality is right now, we have people that are getting hurt on this corridor," he said.
"If you can access a piece of Memorial Avenue now, that's a place that you can get now that you couldn't get before," said Stamler.
City council passed a resolution asking the administration to consider the project's feasibility, including how much it will cost.
As for how this route would be maintained during the winter months, Stamler said "that's a totally different fish to fry."
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Paris Hilton makes a surprise court appearance in New York City
Reported by FOX 4 Paris Hilton made a rare appearance at Manhattan federal court Monday as her lawyers and reps for an Italian lingerie company were admonished by the judge to get a deal done. Hilton, who sashayed into the court in heels, black skirt and a black-and-white blouse, only spoke twice in court to […]
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Paris Hilton to release new fragrance "Dazzle" in June
Paris Hilton will launch her new fragrance titled "Dazzle" on June 1st. Dazzle is for women who are 15 and above. It will be released on a worldwide scale. "Give me a chance to color my world and I will color it a sweet, pretty and playful pink! Dazzle is as brilliant and feminine as […]
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Video: Kathy Hilton comments about her new clothing collection
Paris Hilton's mother Kathy Hilton launched her new clothing line a few weeks ago. At the launch event, she signed fan autographs and talked about her collection. Below is a video, in which she talks about her clothes, for those who are interested.
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Paris Hilton poster for Azure Beach Club project in the Philippines
The Azure Beach Club is still under construction, but a Paris Hilton poster for the new project is already being displayed in the Philippines. Jose Marco Antonio, the Century Properties managing director and chief operating officer, recently told the media that working with Paris Hilton and other brands has had a major positive impact on […]
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DUBLIN Ohio Wendy's International Inc. could be forced to delay or halt its sale because of potential bidders' concerns over terms of the seller-arranged financing for the deal, according to media reports.
AWendy's spokesman would not comment on the speculation, and one of the reports stressed that the auction seemed to be proceeding as planned, with bids due by 5 p.m. today.
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It's time to have some fun with the people who want to run for president!! So everytime we find someone looking like they may run for president, I'll post here and we can see how they will fare against another opponent. It doesn't matter if they are from the same party or not, as this is not real!
You just have to answer the question, who would you prefer to have for your president
Want to play??
If you have any suggestions, post them below.
This is for fun!!! You have to pick one candidate. Saying neither is NOT a vote!!!
Who do you choose? Hillary Clinton, current Sec of State and former 1st Lady or Barak Obama, our current President who promised to change things for the better.
[Link Removed] Billary thats cute, Well this is a hard one but I guess I too would go with Hillary!
Ditto here. I will vote Hillary.
Hillary for me
I have NEVER been a Hilary fan. But..... if I've got to choose between these two....Well, we've seen what Obama can(or can't) do, so let's see what Hilary can do.
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Ferne McCann is "very proud" of George Shelley for coming out.
The 25-year-old star has gushed over her rumoured boyfriend - who she met on reality TV show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' last year - after he opened up about his sexuality in a YouTube video he shared earlier today (03.02.16).
Ferne tweeted: "Feeling very proud of my lil jungle fwend today 'happiness is letting go of what you think life is supposed to look like & celebrating it for everything that it is' I love you bubs (sic)"
The reality TV star wasn't the only one who sent some wise words to George following his admission.
The 22-year-old hunk's Union J bandmates, JJ Hamblett, 27, Jaymi Hensley, 25, and Josh Cuthbert, 23, were also full of pride.
Jaymi - who came out as gay in November 2012 - wrote on Twitter: "Obviously you support for George is very close to my heart! I couldn't be prouder of how he has shown such strength over this recently....
"And you have never judged me because of who I choose to love so please show him the same love you showed me !...... Very proud
"What can I say must be something they put it our waters !!! (sic)"
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Appointed as a Justice of the High Court of Fiji: 2003
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John Connors was a partner of a Hunter Valley law firm for 23 years prior to being called to the Bar.
During this time he had extensive experience in Local Government, Planning, Mining, Building and Construction, Property, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation.
John continued his involvement in these areas at the Bar both before his appointment to the High Court of Fiji and since.
In addition to being a Judge of the High Court of Fiji John conducted a Commission of Inquiry into the Magistrates' Courts in Fiji and established the Legal Services Commission and presided as the sole commissioner for a period of 3 years.
Having first trained as a mediator with LEADR in 1993 John has continued his interest in alternate dispute resolution and in 2015 completed the Lawyers Mediation Certificate with the Victorian Bar leading to National Mediation Accreditation.


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17. Nuclear Hideout Revealed
The 1950s were hardly easy for American government with all the Cold War business. So they were forced to start building secret facilities that would provide safety for Americans in case of any Soviet attack. These secret places aren't so secret anymore though thanks to Google Earth. This image depicts at least one of the revealed bunkers.
16. Mirror in a Mirror
Way to get yourself hypnotized! Just keep looking at these lakes-inside-the-lakes nature-crafted ornaments and feel as your mind wanders to some mysterious grounds.
15. What's Your Name
Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Ahyan of Abu Dabi's ruling family doesn't just have the long name — he also has a huge one as proven by this Google Earth snap. Maybe it's time for an ego check?
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A couple of months ago, I received an advanced copy of More written by Pastor Benny Perez. I actually began reading the book on a flight back from Atlanta, GA. As soon as I began reading, I knew that there was a message just for me within the pages and chapters of this book. Pastor Benny Perez takes you through some of the very storms that he and his family had experienced. I received a copy of More in order to conduct an interview with Pastor Perez. At one point, I thought the interview would never happen. However, when it finally did, I was blessed beyond measure. In 45 minutes, Pastor Perez spoke a message to me that brought every word within the book to life. We were able to discuss More, ministry and having faith in the midst of the storm.
One of my first questions was, "What would you tell someone that may be in the midst of a storm?" His answer was short and simple, "Turn to God, quit trying and start trusting God". He went on to say, "It wasn't easy but I made a decision every day". These very words resonated with me. As easy as it seems to do, I think a lot of times when we are in the midst of the storm we often have a hard time heeding to these instructions. Throughout our interview Pastor Benny Perez often discussed taking things one day at a time. Believing that each day, God had given him the grace to face the day and weather the storm.
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6:34. Pastor Perez recalls praying and asking God "Lord am I done?" while he and his wife were dealing with the loss of their unborn child, the death of his father-in-law and the near bankruptcy of his church during the economic downturn. He stated "I got my answer". Pastor Perez continued preaching this very message of hope and trusting God in the midst of the storm. While preaching at church, a Pastor stated, "This needs to be a book".
Pastor Benny and Wendy spent a year working on bringing the pages of More together. About a 1/4 into writing the book, Pastor Perez stated it was getting hard. But he said his wife kept pushing it forward and it was worth ever bit of it. He was trusting God that through his writing that people would be encouraged and filled with hope. It has done just that. For the complete interview, pick up a copy of The Answer Newspaper if you are in the Las Vegas, NV area.
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Benny Perez, senior pastor of The Church of South Las Vegas, believes when life devastates us we need to keep hope in God and choose to rely on His promises to transform our lives for the better. In his book, More: Discovering the God of More When Life Gives You Less (Authentic Publishers), Perez reflects on the heartbreak he and his wife faced in 2010, three days before Easter, when, during a routine sonogram, they witnessed their unborn child die in the womb. A day later, after a follow-up procedure, Perez's wife, Wendy, collapsed in his arms as a pool of blood engulfed her. Perez cried out to God, pleading for Him to spare her life. That weekend Benny would have to find the courage and faith to preach ten Easter messages to thousands of people. More is Perez's journey through a broken period which also included the death of his father-in-law and the near bankruptcy of his church during the economic downturn. Perez uses the biblical story of Paul's shipwreck on the island of Malta (Acts 28-29) to show people how to kindle a fire for God even when all we can find, like Paul, is "wet wood on a stormy day."
What do you do when it feels like life is giving you less but you are trusting God for more?
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Becker Named EVP/CEO of PIA National
Mike Becker has been named Executive Vice President & CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National), effective December 10, 2013. The announcement was made by PIA National Executive Vice President & CEO Ron Von Haden.
"PIA is pleased that Mike Becker will assume his new responsibilities on behalf of our national association," said Von Haden, who will continue as Executive Vice President of PIA of Wisconsin when he relinquishes the additional duties he had assumed at PIA National over the past year. "We are proud that PIA is moving forward in such a dynamic manner."
Becker heads PIA's day-to-day lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. He began his career at PIA in March of 2007, rising to Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs, then being appointed to his current position of Vice President of Federal Affairs in February 2013. Prior to joining PIA, he worked on the congressional relations team for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), an organization representing pharmaceutical companies. He joined CHPA in 2004 after a stint as a legislative staffer on Capitol Hill.
"Mike Becker is a can-do person who is fully and firmly committed to the continuing success of PIA," said PIA National President John G. Lee. "He is the right person at the right time for PIA. The leaders of PIA National are determined that our Association will continue to grow and prosper in the years to come." Lee added that Mr. Becker's strong background as a federal lobbyist does not mean that PIA's emphasis will change. "PIA is firmly committed to maintaining and continuing to expand the full range of legislative and regulatory advocacy, carrier relations and services that we currently provide on behalf of our members."
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Hi Moms,
I hope everyone is having a great Spring Break! Unfortunately, my 5-year-old and I have been dealing with a stomach bug, but hopefully we can still enjoy the last few days of the break!
Moms are sharing their opinions on a lot of news topics. Come join in the discussions! What is your opinion on using leashes to keep kiddos safe? A columnist for "Parents" magazine is receiving a lot of flak after talking negatively about parents using leashes. Did you ever use one?
And how would you react to a new flavor of ice cream at your local ice cream shop if that new flavor was made with human milk? Human milk ice cream was just pulled off the shelves in a London shop and is being tested for possible diseases.
Moms are also giving their opinions on a new law in South Dakota that will require women to wait three days and go to counseling before being able to have an abortion. What do you think of the new law? What are the pros and/or cons?
Do you think a mom and dad deserve to go to jail if their children have all missed an average of 55 days of school? These parents are facing up to six months in jail.
A fellow mom is requesting thoughts and prayers for her hometown facing a tragic accident. Offer support here.
And we are trying to plan a GainesvilleMoms field trip to go strawberry picking! Are you interested in joining us?
Hope you have a great rest of your break,
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From time to time we track down a member IABC Lincoln and ask a few questions so you can get to know him or her better. Here we talk with Alicia Krieger, who is the 2016–2017 Co-Vice President of Communication & Administration on the IABC leadership team.
IABC: Who is your current employer?
I work at Olsson Associates, an engineering and design firm.
IABC: What is your job title and what do you do?
Communications Associate. In this role, I produce content for the monthly internal newsletter, the OA Update. I also assist with other internal communication needs, whether it be relating to the intranet, or communicating news for other teams around the firm.
IABC: Why did you join IABC?
I joined IABC after a recommendation from two co-workers at Olsson that I attend a meeting. After attending a couple of meetings and coming out of them with useful information, I decided to join. It's been great to meet monthly to work on professional development with those in the same career path.
IABC: What area of communication are you most passionate about and why?
I am passionate about internal communications because I really feel as though it is the backbone of a successful company. Having good internal communications keeps employees informed of what is happening around the company and it allows them to be engaged. Poor communication doesn't build a strong foundation for success.
IABC: In what areas of communication do you have experience?
Most of my experience is with internal communications, such as employee newsletters and intranet sites. In addition, I have some experience with social media.
IABC: What do you like to do for fun?
I really enjoy reading books in my spare time and binge-watching Netflix with my husband. I also enjoy taking our dogs for walks and keeping our yard and house looking nice.
IABC: Tell us about your family.
My husband, Grant, and I have been married for almost two years. He works at the State of Nebraska. We have two dogs, Bailey, an English Labrador, and Lady (rescued from Capital Humane Society in 2015), a Boykin spaniel. We recently bought a home that was built in 1926 and has a large yard, so it keeps us busy.
IABC: How long have you lived in the Lincoln area?
I moved to Lincoln in 2009 when I began attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and have loved it ever since.


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Confronting Genocide Conference - April 2005
Sponsored by the Center for Liberal & Applied Social Sciences and Justice Studies
Sixty years after the liberation of Auschwitz and ten years after the Rwandan tragedy, genocide remains very much an issue of contemporary relevance. Yet what constitutes genocide is the subject of often agonizing debate and no little confusion. The International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur recently concluded both that "there is no doubt that the objective elements of genocide materialized in Darfur" and that "the Government of Sudan has not pursued the policy of genocide in Darfur" (!). No wonder that educators—to say nothing of students and other individuals—approach the topic with trepidation.
The Center for Liberal and Applied Social Sciences and the Justice Studies major of James Madison University presents this conference on "Confronting Genocide." By bringing together leading scholars from several disciplines as well practitioners of statecraft and advocacy, this event will integrate both public proceedings and closed faculty development workshops in an examination of different facets of this ever timely topic.
The conference, to be held at JMU's College Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will include both speaker presentations and the screening for the first time in the Commonwealth of two films, the feature 100 Days and the documentary La France Divisée.
In hosting this conference we gratefully acknowledge financial support from the College of Arts and Letters Faculty Development Fund, the Provost's Office, the General Education Program, the Office of International Programs, the Student Success Programs, and the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters for Interdisciplinary Programs.
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"The Search for Accountability after Genocide and Mass Violence"
Ms. Dina Temple-Raston
Foreign Bureau Chief, The New York Sun
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"100 Days": A Feature Film Produced and Directed by Nick Hughes
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Wednesday, April 6
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"La France Divisée": A Documentary Film Directed and Produced by Eileen M. Angelini and Barbara P. Barnett
"From Spoken Word to Genocide: The Power of Language"
Dr. Eileen M. Angelini Associate Professor & Director of the Foreign Language Program, Philadelphia University
"The Dynamics of Genocide in Rwanda: Patterns and Perpetrators"
Dr. Scott Straus Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"Should the Violence in Darfur Be Called 'Genocide'? An Overview of the Issues"
Dr. Straus
"Let Us Bury the Dead, Not the Truth: History and Commemoration of Genocide"
Dr. Michele Wagner Assistant Professor of African History
Department of History, University of Minnesota
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Dr. Mary Johnson North America Project Coordinator, Facing History
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Sixteen kilometres South East of Quirindi on the New England Highway is the settlement of Willow Tree known as the "Gateway to the North West".
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Despite concerns regarding Gael Monfils' physical condition for this French Open, the home favorite started his campaign in Paris with an impressive straight sets victory against the dangerous Dustin Brown. Playing in Roland Garros brings great memories to Gael with an outstanding 29 - 11 career record on this event. As usual, Monfils' consistency was the key to his success with the world no.16 ending the match against Brown with 22 winners and only 11 unforced errors.
At the age of 23, Thiago Monteiro secured a place in the 2nd round of a Grand Slam event for the first time in his career. As usually happens with most South-Americans, Monteiro is well known as a clay-court expert. Despite his victory against Alexander Muller in the opening round, Thiago was far from impressive in that match. Besides losing two sets against the French qualifier, Thiago ended the match with a terrible 0.63 winners / unforced errors ratio.
This match is scheduled for the Philippe-Chatrier Court, the biggest court in Roland Garros. Due to Thiago's lack of experience at this level, it won't be easy for the Brazilian to perform at his best in such a big stadium and against a home player. Adding to this, Gael is also famous for playing his best tennis in Roland Garros. With this in mind, our suggestion is for you to add Monfils' set handicap to your betting picks since we can't see Monteiro creating any major problems to the local player.
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Nicolas Almagro vs. Juan Martin Del Potro (29)
Juan Martin Del Potro couldn't ask for a better return to Roland Garros after a five-year absence. Although it's never easy to play against a good friend, Del Potro proved too strong for his fellow countryman – Guido Pella. Besides ending the match with 33 winners and only 24 unforced errors, Del Potro didn't face a single break point throughout the entire match. Playing on the big stages brings the best out of Juan Martin with the 2009 US Open champion winning 72.38% of the matches played throughout his career on Grand Slam events.
Nicolas Almagro's glorious days are long gone with the former world no.9 currently ranked outside the top 60. Despite his undeniable quality, Almagro is no longer the same player after struggling with several physical problems in recent years. In fact, Nicolas' attendance in Roland Garros was in doubt after his recent retirement from the Internazionali BNL D'Italia due to a left-knee injury. Taking a look now at Almagro's campaign in Roland Garros, the world no.69 booked a place in the 2nd round after a shaky performance against Marcos Baghdatis.
This will be the 5th career meeting between these two players with Del Potro winning three of their previous four meetings. In addition to Del Potro's lead on the h2h, the Argentinean didn't lose a single set in the last three matches against this opponent.
Due to Almagro's recent physical problems, it's impossible to find any value on the Spaniard's betting odds. On the other hand, Del Potro is going through a great moment and should be too strong for Nicolas. Having said that, we expect to see Del Potro not only winning the match but also covering his spread.
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The 2006 IndiVision Marketing WorkshopA panel discusses trailers and posters. LtoR: Iain Canning (Becker Films International and workshop director), Thomas Mai (Katapult Film Sales), Dorothee Grosjean (Gaumont).
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This is a recipe I wanted to do from the first day I received as gift the book "Adventures with Chocolate" by paul.a.young; but as many recipes in the list of the things to do even this one always slipped to another day, until I saw it inthe blog of Stefania and finally decided to do it for a Sunday lunch.
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- 250g dried fruit of your choice, coarsely chopped (350)
- 100g raisins or other dehydrated fruit (140)
- 300g dark chocolate (420) Ecuador 57% (or at your choice) tempered*
Put the dried fruit on a baking tray in cold oven and bring the temperature to 180°. When the oven is hot, cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time to obtain an homogeneous roasting. Let cool completely. Mix 200g (250) of dried fruit with dehydrated fruit with the tempered chocolate stirring as quickly as the chocolate allows in this phase. Spread the mixture on a pan lined with a parchment paper and cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Flatten with a rolling pin until you obtain the desired thickness. Let cool the chocolate but before it completely hardens lift the top sheet and sprinkle the rest of dried fruit and cut into squares or in the shape and size you prefer.
It keeps up to 2 months...but it does not last even 2 days.
* In his book paul.a.young also explains the ways of manually tempering chocolate, here I report the one that for method and time is faster and easier (you should not pour the chocolate on the working plan). You have to stir solid chocolate into molten chocolate to "inoculate" in it crystals. Take 2/3 of the total chocolate, melt it in a double boiler or microwave until it reaches the temperature of 55° (this is the correct temperature to melt the fats, the sugars and the crystals crystals contained in the chocolate). If you melt chocolate on a double boiler, the bowl should not touch the water but must be suspended and the water should never boil. If you melt the chocolate in a microwave put it at the highest temperature for 25-30 seconds, stir it gently and put it again in the microwave so as to control the temperature each time. When the chocolate is at 55° pour the remaining chocolate and stir vigorously until it will be completely melted and wait until the temperature reaches. 27°-28°. The chocolate must be then gently warmed to working temperature, 31°-32°.