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Americans Grandmasters storming the super-strong Aeroflot Open (February 9-18) include Gata Kamsky, Alexander Shabalov and Jaan Ehlvest. The A section is open only to players with FIDE ratings over 2549. Shabalov and Ehlvest were therefore both paired up in the first round, surely an unusual circumstance for them! Unfortunately, Shabalov lost to the third seed, Alexander Motylev.
Meanwhile, Kamsky drew to GM Sanan Sjugirov and Ehlvest drew with GM Arkadij Naiditsch. The official website is hit or miss at the time of writing, with some pages loading and others overloaded but chessdom.com has much information, including key round 1 battles.
GM Melikset Khachiyan who won the "A2" section last year (for players between 2549-2400), is giving the same section another go. UTD graduate Drasko Boskovic (officially playing for Serbia) is also playing in this section, and will be looking for his third GM norm. Since games in the "A2" section are not posted online, Khachiyan sent us his first round draw, "I think I'm still jet-lagged." He points at 16.Qa4 as the wrong plan- "I need to build forces on the kingside with 16.Nf2. Then in time trouble I blundered with 29.Ra1 and had a lost position, but luckily my opponent also missed his chances."

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I wanted to make a beef stew to freeze and give to my Grandparents for their birthdays last week. (In addition to the stew, I made them 6 cute individual chicken pot pies and 2 meatloaves, which I think will help ease the burden of cooking a little bit.) The beef stew, however, was going to be our dinner that night, as well, so while I wanted something traditional that Grandma and Grandpa would like, I still wanted a lot of flavor.
There are many recipes out there for Beef Stew, but I've always found that if you don't marinate the beef before braising it, the stew is almost always utterly flavorless. After having marinated the chunks of beef overnight and simmered the stew about 3-4 hours, the meat truly transforms and becomes incredibly tender. Turns out if you cook it all damn day, it's pretty good! Actually, despite the long ingredient list, this is a pretty easy dish. Once you make it, you'll never go back to your shortcut stew. For a more elegant dinner, leave out the potatoes and prepare a fancier gratin or mashed potato on the side.
I combined parts of my bœuf bourguignonne recipe with a more traditional stew recipe to make this wonderful version. It's rich with red wine and beef stock, but has added potatoes and a bit of tomato paste and brown sugar for a bit more depth, but not the salty bacon flavor of the French version. It's a little boozy, but maybe that's why it's so damn good.
My Favorite Beef Stew
3 pounds lean beef stew meat
2 ½ or 3 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
¼ cup brandy, cognac or dry sherry
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, sliced or smashed
10 whole peppercorns
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries, if you have them
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 onion, sliced
Combine all the ingredients in a large ziploc bag that has been placed in a large bowl for support. Combine the marinade well. Place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours. Mine was in the fridge from 8 pm to noon the next day.
½ cup flour
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-in chunks
2 ribs celery, cut into 1-in chunks
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried marjoram
½ cup frozen peas
1 cup sliced mushrooms
Fresh parsley, chopped
Additional beef broth, up to 2 cups
Strain the marinade from the meat, reserving all the liquid, but discarding the onion, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves. Set this marinade aside.
Melt the butter into the olive oil in a large dutch oven. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Pour the flour onto a large plate. In batches, lightly coat the chunks of beef with flour and place in the dutch oven. Sear the pieces of beef until well browned on all sides, 4-5 minutes, and remove to a plate. Repeat with all the remaining beef.
Add more olive oil to the pan if needed and sauté the onions, carrots and celery until almost translucent. Stir in the tomato paste. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan by pouring in about 1 cup of the reserved marinade and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour in the rest of the marinade, add the brown sugar, thyme, marjoram and beef to the pot, and bring it to a simmer. Simmer, covered, on low heat for about 2 hours. (This could alternatively be put in a crock pot and simmered all day on low and finished when you get home.)
After 2 hours, the beef is almost good enough, but we want it to be amazing, so add the potatoes at this point and keep it simmering. Add a bit more beef broth to keep all the vegetables covered and so it doesn't get too thick. Let the potatoes cook for 30 minutes, then add the sliced mushrooms and frozen peas. Continue to simmer about 10 minutes of until the mushrooms are done to your liking. Stir in the fresh parsley and taste for seasoning. You may need to add salt and pepper, or beef broth for the taste and consistency you like. Of course, it will taste better in 3 days, but who could wait? I actually like the cleaner taste you get on day one. Serves about 9.


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Hey everyone. I'm thrilled to share with you an interview on a wonderful writer, teacher, and blogger this first week of July. His name is Christopher Leo Couch of Clcouch123. Please check-out his blog, he's a fascinating, kind, and learned writer.
- Please Tell Us About Yourself.
My name is Christopher Leo Couch. Christopher because my mother liked the Winnie-the-Pooh stories and Leo because it's my father's first name and his father's and so on back. My last name is Couch because centuries ago, members of my clan made cushions for medieval furniture, furniture otherwise made of only hard stone and brick.
I was born in Louisville, Kentucky; much of my family is from and in the Southern USA. My immediate family moved to Pittsburgh when I was young, then to Cincinnati. I moved back to Pennsylvania to work. I live in Mechanicsburg, a small town (borough) near Harrisburg (the state capital).
I grew up with four siblings, three brothers and my sister. I am the middle child. As such, I had to be an older child or a younger child, depending on the nature of the situation. The nature of the situation was rarely made clear to me. I never knew which child I was supposed to be and when. As a child, I had a busy imagination. I enjoyed stories and writing them. I made little worlds out of my train set and other toys such as models of spaceships or Lincoln Logs.
2. What Type of Profession Did You End Up Going Into?
I went into teaching, which became the substance of my work. I taught college while in college. Later, I taught my way through Graduate School and teaching paid the bills. I discovered I had great concerns for the accomplishments and growth of my students. In my initial studies and since, I developed a learner-centered approach to teaching that has evolved by experience and further training.
As an educator, I've worked in schools and churches. I've worked with all ages of students. I find it appealing to teach a range of all ages. I enjoy working with babies, children, youth, and adults. I have degrees in Communications, and English, and I've studied religion. I've also, taught both public speaking and writing.
I am Christian though probably a lousy evangelist. I enjoy meeting those from other religious traditions and learning about their faith. I spend time with agnostics and atheists as well. I can articulate my faith well and I'm a devotee of the apologist C. S. Lewis; however, I believe if we're all going to last in this world, we're going to have to respect each other first. Rather than attempting to talk someone into my way of thinking and believing, I prefer to listen and respond. Then, I'm able to learn and relate to where others are in their spiritual beliefs.
" . . .I believe if we're going to last in this world, we're going to have to respect each other first. Rather than attempting to talk someone into my way of thinking and believing, I prefer to listen and respond. Then, I'm able to learn and relate to where others are in their spiritual beliefs." – Christopher Leo Couch
3. When Did You Begin Writing and Blogging?
About a year ago, I had heart surgery. My recovery was slow and I couldn't do much of anything. One activity I could do was write, so journaling became a daily practice. My spiritual director (once) had recommended I keep a blog. Why he suggested this, I'm not sure. I had already found WordPress, but I began to write on my blog more often after his suggestion. I enrolled in Blogging University (the WordPress offered courses). I also participated in a WordPress poetry writing class. I built a basic blog, giving myself enough options so that I could write blog posts, read the blog posts of others, and respond to other WordPress blogger's comments.
I haven't done much in a sophisticated fashion with my blog concerning graphics and other technical aspects, but I've been posting and corresponding daily for several months now and am learning as I go.
4. What Does Writing Poetry Mean to You? Why Do You Write?
Poetry is an impulse for me. I write poetry because I have to. It's the reason I write, I think. Poetry is the way I meet the world. Maybe someone else somewhere, said this more profoundly, but for me this is how I can explain it. I write poetry to explore, as I imagine many do with this form. Poetry can be an exercise—a way to play with words—which is fine. I play that way. Usually, there's more at work behind the poetry, even in the playful parts. I write to speak, to say something to the world, and to engage the world.
"Poetry is an impulse for me. I write poetry because I have to. It's the reason I write . . .I write poetry to to explore, as I imagine many do with this form. Poetry can be an exercise -a way to play with words . . . I write to speak, to say something to the world, and to engage the world." – Christopher Leo Couch.
5. Where Do You Find Your Inspiration to Write? Do You Find There Is a Time of Day You Most Like to Write?
Many things inspire me to write such as current events, a moment of beauty, and the concerns of myself and other people. I'm inspired to write when words come to mind or heart which I cannot let go of.
Currently, I most like to write in the early evening and revise in the afternoon the next day. I often enjoy writing first thing in the morning, when my mind is new and I encounter the world in an open way (or as open as the day and I are going to get).
6. What Are Your Most Current Writing Poetry Projects? Any Hopeful Projects You Are Working On?
I'm working on composing a series of psalms. I'm not the first person to express psalms in a new way. I'm not sure how I began working on this project. A psalm, simply put, is a song to God. Perhaps, I was writing out a prayer and thought there might be something lyrical about it. At any rate, I continue working on writing a series if psalms.
It's also been a dream of mine to study and train for an MFA in Creative Writing. I've applied to various programs, though have not worked out a method to afford taking courses in a Creative Writing Program, which is why it's a dream. But I do have an active, waking dream to lead a creative writing class.
While recovering from my surgery (I must have had more time than I recall), I drafted a verse novel for a young-adult audience. I have great fondness for the genre and have been delighted to teach it, study it, and simply read it. I've written works, often in dramatic voice, for groups and special events; I'd be glad to continue writing works such as this.
I'd love to publish my work, of course. I have mentioned in my blog a dream of mine, to have a collection of my poems published in hardback form. I want my poetry to be a book as the kind of works I look for in bookstores and come upon as treasures abstracted from the mortal—or divine—aspects of earth.
"I want my poetry to be a book just as the kind of works I look for in bookstores and come upon as treasures abstracted from the mortal — or divine — aspects of earth." – Christopher Leo Couch
7. Have You Published Written Works or Are You Planning to Publish Works of Writing in the Future?
I published numerous works while in graduate school and in my scholarly life. Most of my work, even poetry, has been published in journals. My favorite of these works is an article about ancient riddles and their use in The Hobbit.
For the last church in which I worked, I wrote a devotional series and for a Lenten observance. I wrote The Way of the Cross—a kind of liturgical writing which has been composed over centuries. If you go to the The Trinity Camp Hill Website, you'll find my Way of the Cross and the entire experience rendered on line.
8. Can You Briefly Describe the Process You Went Through to Publish or Are Going Through to Have Your Writing Published?
I imagine if I seriously wanted to publish widely, I would need to have a literary agent, if not an advanced (terminal) degree. What I often do, is send my writing to a group which might be interested in printing it. Sometimes I've been commissioned to write certain pieces. Sometimes sending your writing to interested parties works and sometimes it doesn't.
On a side note, I've heard there maybe a new planet discovered in our solar system. If so, it's going to need a name. I posted a poem about my choice of Minerva (Roman god of wisdom), which many of you (thank you) like as well. I also sent my suggestion to NASA. Maybe, they will like my name choice as well?
"Most of my work, even poetry, has been published in journals. My favorite of these works is an article about ancient riddles and their use in The Hobbit." – Christopher Leo Couch
9. What is Your Writing Process Like?
I've described something of my writing process above; I write. It's not usually so hard, because I know I'll write stuff that I won't keep. But I'm still writing. The computer is especially (truly, really) helpful with my writing. I can draft, move things around, and create new saved versions and files. It's so easy now with the a computer. Sometimes, I wonder how I made it through my Master's Degree using a typewriter. (A mechanical word-calculating device networked to nothing but the typist).
I usually write in response to something—even if it's only in wondering why or how. Sometimes, I write something and then put it away. (Again, wonderful computer) I have many pieces of writing saved and stored on my computer (without proper back-up, I'm sure). At times, writing is difficult, because I am writing about something difficult. The recent death of my close friend is hard to write about. Sometimes writing is more straightforward and other times, writing is like playing. The act of writing is a chore (physically speaking) but I'm fine with it's physical demands.
10. Do You Prefer Certain Areas of Writing or Reading Styles or Genres?
I read poetry, young-adult literature, and regular mysteries. Sometimes I read varied genres for fun and sometimes for work. For work, I read about pedagogy and religion. My favorite mystery works are by Aaron Elkins who sometimes writes with his wife Charlotte Elkins. Charlotte also writes on her own. My sister and I share mystery titles and our reviews of the books we both read. But, young-adult literature crosses pleasure and work, as does poetry.
"Sometimes, I wonder how I made it through my Master's Degree using a typewriter. (A mechanical word-calculating device networked to nothing but the typist)." – Christopher Leo Couch
11. Do You Have Any Helpful Advice for Other Writers?
Write! Don't wait. Write. Share. Get reader response and write more!
When sharing your writing before revising (and after, since writing is an organic process and not artificially linear), choose those whose opinions about your writing, you generally respect. These opinions do not have to be from folks who are writers.
If you would like to know how to increase your vocabulary when writing — read. You can read anything. I suggest reading writing you like. Rosema from the blog: A Reading Writer writes about wonderful books to read along with meaningful poetry. Please check-out her blog in the link above.
12. Is There Anything Else You Would Like to Share With Which Is Pertinent to Writing or Yourself?
I'd like to thank you, Amanda, for arranging this interview. I'd also like to thank everyone who reads my work. I'd like to thank those with whom I interact with online, because your work invites response.Thank you! Don't let writing be a mystery which stultifies. Writing is a mystery—but the good kind. When it's fair and correct, give credit where credit's due. Identify sources and inspirations.
"Don't let writing be a mystery which stultifies. Writing is a mystery –but the good kind. When it's fair and correct, give credit where credit's due. Identify sources and inspirations." – Christopher Leo Couch
- Can You Share With Us a Few Links From Your Blog With Some of Your Favorite or Most Loved Pieces?
The first poem is playful. Grandmama used two words in "Collecting Words," which I especially like. I use these two-words here:
"Pie Outside Can't Hide"
By Christopher Leo Couch
Crimp pie crust,
Not too hard, 'cause,'
Dust to dust.
Enjoy the crimp,
With elf and imp.
Like will-o-the-wisp,
When fall is crisp.
We bake our wares,
To cool on stairs.
Steam sprite-rises,
No surprises.
Wafting dessert:
Magic food alert!
My second poem is more soberly reflective:
"Failing Night"
By Christopher Leo Couch
Just after five,
I have not been asleep.
Pain shoots through,
My leg, a single line,
Of nerve.
As if a wire was pushed,
Through inside.
Then something threw,
A supernatural switch,
And a low current of too-
Warm electric sting,
Without cessation.
Courses through tired,
Having surrendered the,
Day's labors into,
Aspiration's night of,
Negligent awareness.
Barely keeping guard,
Letting go of awake,
To turn into dream.
In hope to re-knit and,
Repair stretched.
Measures in the body,
And the mind.
It's a cycle that's supposed,
To work.
Why then is pain,
Ruining what I've made?
Not fair.
I want to rest then rise,
With normal consciousness,
Beneath the skin.
More of Christopher's poetry can be found on his blog here.
Thank you so much Christopher for doing this interview for me. I enjoyed learning about you, your past, and your future aspirations. I wish the best for you in life, completing your MFA in Creative Writing, your psalms, and a hardcover book of poetry.
Thanks for reading this bi-weekly interview series. I have another fantastic interview lined up in the next couple of weeks. If you wished to be interviewed on writing and/or blogging, please reach me on my contact page on the top of my blog.
©Mandibelle16. (2016) All Rights Reserved.


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In the last episode of Mad Men (series 1) Donald Draper had his 'eureka' moment when he thought he had to reinvent the wheel. Kodak had told him it was a 'wheel', when in fact it was the circular cartridge to hold a series of slides for a projector. Don wasn't happy with trying to reinvent the wheel – it wasn't a sexy concept – so he took the cartridge home and used it, finally deciding it was more a carousel than a wheel. Of course, being Don Draper, he wowed the client, sealed the deal and sold consumers the promise of the 'experience' of the carousel. It was a ride, a journey! You got on and enjoyed the ride, the memories, "travelling around and around and then back home again". Draper sold his ad campaign by tapping into consumers personal experiences and nostalgia rather than boring their asses off by trying to invent the wheel. The guy's a legend. Click the image to view the clip. It only runs for a couple of minutes and is perfect for a 'between-the-cracks' moment (more on that later..) Please view it – it's important!
Transmedia storytelling hinges on experience by adding value to a storyworld and immersion into a deeper engagement with the world and characters and it's something that holds great allure for the entertainment industries – from broadcasters to publishers, filmmakers to ad agencies to game producers. The bucks are in immersion, engagement and experience right now and the host of platforms and mobility that the internet offers mean that these are exciting times. Transmedia strategy as a whole could perhaps be seen not so much as the carousel, but more like the entire funfair. Fragmenting storyworlds across a variety of platforms and mediums is an acutely strategic task and requires a knowledge of genre, audience demographics and platform engagement but, done correctly, can offer the entire 'fun of the fair'. Try some bite-sized fun at the coconut shy or the hoopla – it only takes a few minutes of your time and you walk away relatively unscathed. This could be the transmedia equivalent of a quick Facebook quiz or answering questions on a forum or poll. You want more of a 'buzz'? Then how about experiencing the high-speed exhilaration of the rollercoaster where you ride the incline and anticipate the drop – perhaps the hands on interaction of receiving a call on your cell from a 'character' or maybe attending an exciting live event. Or maybe you'd like a short journey to get up-close-and-personal with the characters – how about trying the ghost train – a themed linear 'experience'? OK – to overly try and shoe-horn transmedia into a fun-fair theme has it's limitations but transmedia entertainment as an experience is where the money is, on the condition that the content is smoking, the writing is classy and the publisher/broadcaster/producer has a water-tight strategy on distribution, platforms and timing.
Enthrill Entertainment is a boutique publishing company focused on bringing thrillers with current content to market using the most innovative means possible and have recently released One Child, written by 5 times bestselling author Jeff Buick and embraces online culture, fictionalizing real events as they happen. Available online through e-reader, on iPhone and iPad this 'experience' uses book/narrative as the primary platform, using similar architecture to my Staying Single project, whereby the primary platform was a character blog. In One Child fictional characters have Facebook profiles and readers can interact online, receiving messages as replies. In One Child the corporations have websites and WKIO 510 is an in-story radio station that delivers the daily news – and what's happening in the book.
In seeing the One Child Enthrill diagram for the immersive experience I struck me that it wasn't so totally removed from my (rather amateur) diagram for my Staying Single project and also resonates with concepts from the Conversation Prism.
Cameron Chell, Enthrill COO, shoots from the hip and, in my opinion, gets it right when he says that he believes this model will attract the best authors; authors who want to be prolific and immerse their readers into the story. "Not only on the page, but also into an entire experience that can be contextualised in a global event." He goes on to say, "This will move the publishing industry from a product industry to an experience industry. The revenue streams that are available around an experience are vastly larger than they are in just selling a product."
CEO of Enthrill, Wayne Logan agrees that readers want great content and adds, "They want to understand world events as they unfold. We are changing the publishing model by delivering this content while the stories are still in the headlines."
I've often mentioned how I believe crime, sci fi and thriller are perfect introductory genres for publishers using transmedia as their very nature raises a level of curiosity and engagement as we try to outsmart the characters with whodunnit or why. But I also believe that transmedia can and will fit all genres and perhaps even nurture the arrival of new, interstitial genres as we tap into that deeper bond, the nostalgia, that Don Draper advocates – perhaps not so much"'opening the pain from old wounds", but offering reminders and engagement with experiences that have touched (or could touch) our lives. Joe Esposito discusses the potential of bite-sized fiction and interstitial publishing 'between the cracks' in his post at http://www.ibpa-online.org/articles/shownews.aspx?id=2989 and he touches on a hugely valid point – that publishers should release bite-sized content to fill those gaps in the day that are currently alleviated by the 'pick-up/put-down' games such as Solitaire, Tetris, BeJeweled or Farmville. Those 'cracks' in the day – the few minutes we're waiting for the train, or don't want to waste the last 5 minutes of our lunch break by arriving back at our desk early (!) are the moments that a 3 minute YouTube video can fill, perhaps the cyberbridges of novels such as Level 26 or the ugc videos of Pulling Power. Fabulous transmedia storytelling will engage with readers in spaces where they already 'hang out', in modes of conversation that they are familiar with and will offer experiences to deepen immersion and heighten awareness.
We can view the potential of transmedia storytelling as a carousel, or even the whole fun-fair, if we so wish.
We can herald the iPad as the main game-changer.
We can discuss how gaming companies and ad agencies are using the concept of 'story' in far greater ways than publishers are currently seen to be.
But, as Don Draper states, "technology is a glittering lure, but there's the rare occasion when the public can be engaged on a level beyond 'flash'." He goes on to advise how 'new' creates an itch but how audiences will nurture a deeper bond with the product through nostalgia.
As he says, "it's delicate, but potent."
Which, whether a story hinges on nostalgia or not, is what transmedia most definitely is when implemented properly – both delicate, but extremely potent.


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[Letter with letterhead "The Santa Gertrud Journal"]
Description: Letter had three photographs attached to it. The letter had the following contents:" [letterhead] The Santa Gertrudis Journal Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 December 12, 1969 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. Box 1080 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Here are several photos made yesterday at the George Ranch. Included is one of No. 99, the bull which is scheduled to be used in the January ad, of which you have a layout. All photos are identified on the back. Hilmar was not here, but I called him and he said to go ahead without him being in the pictures. We are mailing the January issue early, so we need copy as soon as possible. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger B. Letz RBL/mm."
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Is there a way to configure SoundEx properties in ArcEngine?
This query: "100 Fairvew Rd returns "100 Fairview Rd"
But this query: "100 Farview Rd" returns no results
Is there a way to make the SoundEx a bit less rigid?
Here are some concrete examples I would like to get to work if possible (ie. these are my specs)
100 cen => central ave
100 w laur ave -> 100 w laurel ave
I'm using the IAddressCandidates2 interface to get my candidates.
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Photographed at Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area in Bernardo, New Mexico.
I couldn't have been happier to have these Sandhill Cranes fly into my shot of this wonderful old Cottonwood Tree. And, not to mention those Snow Geese flying by in the background. What luck!
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Metal prints represent a new art medium for preserving images by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminium sheets.
Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, the image will take on an almost magical luminescence. I love the added depth that it gives to my work.
Metal prints come ready-to-hang and do not need framing. Click here to read more about metal prints.
Metallic paper has a pearlescent base and high gloss finish that creates an elegant iridescence and helps to achieve a similar experience as if printed on aluminum, but at a lower cost.
Prints on paper are titled and signed in the margin. They are shipped flat and delivered in an acid free plastic sleeve to insure safe arrival. They are best preserved by framing under glass and keeping out of direct sunlight.
Please allow about 2 weeks for shipping on metal and canvas orders as I may not have in-studio, and will need to have shipped from my lab.
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How to Choose the Affordable Treatment Package in India
India has become one of the most favored destinations for medical tourism in recent years. From knee and hip replacement to cancer and cardiology treatments, various medical and nursing services are available at affordable prices with world-class facilities.
Various types of medical treatment packages are available in India
How to Choose the Affordable Treatment Package in India
Whatever your medical needs, you will definitely find affordable medical treatment packages in India. Treatments offered include knee replacements, organ transplants, infertility treatments, cosmetic surgery, cancer treatments, and a comprehensive range of ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurology, urology, cardiology and dental care. India is home to a variety of doctors and qualified and certified surgeons who can respond to general or special medical conditions.
Benefits of booking health care packages in India
The attractiveness of India as a medical destination lies in the affordability of care offered, the efficiency and quality of its health services, and the experience of its medical staff. If you need cancer treatments for example, you will be given the opportunity to consult a trusted expert professional at a state-of-the-art facility, which will accompany you throughout your medical journey and provide you with the best medical care possible. during your stay in India. Although the quality of care offered is similar to that available in Western countries, the cost of medical care in India is much more interesting. All of these elements explain why more patients from around the world are traveling to India to get affordable quality care and why medical visits have increased in recent years.
How to order a health care package in India
To plan and order your medical treatment package in India and benefit from affordable personal care, it is advisable to research and compare several package options to find the right match. While there are many world-class medical facilities in the country, it is advisable to look into the large private hospital groups that currently dominate the field of medical tourism. It is related to well-known and accredited clinics and hospitals that employ qualified doctors and surgeons. This medical treatment package is generally comprehensive and usually includes travel and accommodation arrangements so you can spend less time planning your trips and more time to prepare physically and emotionally for your treatment.
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This ancient Chinese tradition has evolved into a graceful form of low impact exercise, found useful for stress reduction, health improvements and a primer understanding towards Internal Martial Arts (tai chi ch'uan) for those seekers of self-improvement. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. All are welcome. Beginners are particularly encouraged, with individual demonstrations and practice led during breakout sessions by senior students/instructors. (Please consult your physician before adding a new exercise regime.)
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text: Stanley Kubrick is easily my favorite director. He's one of my biggest inspirations - his drive for perfection has always impressed me. LACMA (Los Angles County Museum of Art) has an exhibition on Kubrick that will run through June 2013. If you're in the area, it's a must see. I wish the quality of the video projections and attention to detail was slightly higher but it's undoubtably a fantastic visual feast. Here are some photos from the exhibition. Enjoy


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- Medicine Information and Evidence for Policy > Medicines Policy
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- Collect updated and comprehensive information on TM/CAM policies and regulations of herbal medicines
- Clarify the current situation, in each country, on the TM/CAM national policies and regulation of herbal medicines, and their major challenges on these particular area
- Identify the specific needs on capacity building for TM/CAM policy development including establishment of regulations of herbal medicines, and the type of direct support WHO should provide to Member States
- Monitor the impact of the WHO Strategy for Traditional Medicine in relation to present national policy and regulation on TM/CAM/herbal medicines
National Policy on Traditional Medicine and Regulation of Herbal Medicines - Report of a WHO Global Survey
World Health Organization
May 2005
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National policy on traditional medicine and regulation of herbal medicines: Report of a WHO global survey.
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Israel's destruction of U.S.-style school shocks Gazans
ATATRA, Gaza Strip — When President George W. Bush visited the West Bank a year ago, Palestinian militants in Gaza vented their anger by ransacking the American International School here, smashing windows, stealing computers and torching a small fleet of buses.
It was just the latest episode in a decade-long string of bombings, kidnappings and lootings at the elite private school, which isn't connected to the U.S. government but has an American-style curriculum and coed, English-only classrooms, which have made it a favorite target of Islamic extremists.
On Jan. 3, the school finally was destroyed, but not by Islamist extremists. An Israeli airstrike flattened the two-story building and sprayed shards of steel and stone over the manicured lawns and soccer field. The night watchman was killed. Books, computers, science equipment and art supplies were crushed beneath the wreckage.
Within moments, Gaza's perhaps most pro-Western institution — a symbol of possibility in a sealed-off, war-torn land — was gone.
The Israeli army told McClatchy that its forces hit the school because Hamas militants had launched rockets from the grounds. School officials and neighborhood residents rejected that explanation, however, saying that the hilltop campus offered few places to hide and that the militants themselves often had attacked the campus.
"It seems that targeting our school . . . was one of the very few things that fanatic groups and Israel could agree on," said Sharhabeel al Zaeem, a member of the school's board of directors.
As school officials search for a temporary campus for their 230 students, the loss has stunned many Gazans. If any place should have been safe from Israel's war on Hamas, they say, it was the school, which for years flew an American flag over the main gate and whose graduates attend top universities in the United States, Canada and the Middle East.
Yet of the 25 schools and hospitals that Israeli forces hit during the 22-day war, according to a tally by Palestinian officials, only the American International School was destroyed. Days after the airstrike, Israeli bulldozers and tanks returned to the campus and plowed over the basketball court and the jungle gym, school officials and residents said.
Human rights experts are investigating whether Israel's attacks on Gaza schools — which as civilian property are protected by international humanitarian law — constitute war crimes.
"It's an iconic example of the disconnect between Israeli statements and the facts on the ground," John Ging, the head of the U.N. refugee agency in Gaza, said of the school strike. "Israel said it was striking against the institutions of terrorism, but this is a school that was teaching an American curriculum in English. There has to be an answer for this and all the other destruction and death."
Private funds and tuition fees finance the school, and the charge for high school, $5,000 a year, is the highest in Gaza. Thirty high-performing students from poor families receive scholarships, however, paid for in part by a $160,000 U.S. government grant.
American officials "were deeply saddened" by the loss of the school, said Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem. "The impact of the fighting on civilians is very unfortunate."
Most Gaza schools are rudimentary places, cold concrete shells with few facilities. The American school was, by comparison, a palace. It was built with $7 million from the private Palestine Investment Fund, which imported stones from Hebron in the West Bank and, at one point, added $80,000 for tilting windows in the classrooms, so that a slight breeze could blow in from the Mediterranean.
The founders modeled the place on American schools in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and brought in foreign teachers to educate the children of diplomats and the Palestinian elite. There were computer and science labs, volleyball teams, an annual Halloween party and a library with 15,000 books.
In conservative Gaza, it was one of the only schools in which boys and girls sat side by side in classrooms, and older students even dared to date.
"This was not a base of terror," Zaeem said. "We are trying to bring the best education to Gaza."
The day after the school opened in September 2000, however, then-Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon made his provocative visit to the disputed Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which triggered a Palestinian uprising. As violence surged throughout Gaza, the school's buses were pelted with stones.
"We were doomed from the beginning," said Ribhi Salem, the school's director.
After a Dutch principal and his Australian deputy were kidnapped briefly in 2005 by members of a militant group calling for the release of their jailed leader, foreign teachers began to leave. In April 2007, masked militants claiming allegiance to al Qaida stormed the school and set off a series of bombs, which caused widespread damage but no serious injuries.
Two months later, when the militant Islamic group Hamas took over Gaza, school officials hauled down the American flag.
Khalid Ghanan, a senior who's on a full academic scholarship, sat in his family's living room in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza one morning last week — a day he should have been in class — and cursed Israeli forces and Gaza militants.
"The militants are stupid. They're unhappy with this place because of the word 'American' and they don't even know what it's doing for the students," the poised 17-year-old said. "And Israel bombed us just because they don't want us to be well educated."
Most children in Bureij attend U.N.-run schools, and Ghanan, who hopes to attend Birzeit University in the West Bank in the fall, liked bragging to neighborhood boys about his school.
"They always want to know, 'Do you have girls in your classes? What do they wear?' " he said, grinning. "I tell them about the things we have, and they can't believe that exists in Gaza."
The school was closed for the Christmas break when Israel launched its air assault on Gaza on Dec. 27. After several days of strikes nearby, the night watchman asked whether he could bring his family to stay with him at the school, thinking that it would be safe from attack. Salem refused, citing school rules.
The next morning, at about 3 a.m., two Israeli warplanes bombarded the building, collapsing it "like a biscuit," said Ramadan Sabah, a 23-year-old who lives in a shack 200 yards from the school.
"They had no reason to hit the school," Sabah said. He and three other residents said militants hadn't fired rockets from anywhere in the area.
The watchman was killed, and Salem's decision probably saved the lives of the man's family. The British-trained educator doesn't feel much relief, however.
"It's really very sad to see Israel target a place that Gaza needs to reach a common understanding between cultures and promotes openness and diversity," Salem said. "We should have a hundred schools like ours in Gaza, not one."
Mosques destroyed by Israeli strikes, Gazans pray outdoors
It only took a day: Gaza's tunnels are back in business
Did the Israelis use white phosphorus in populated areas?


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Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Karen DeMasco's Prospect Heights (and nearby Park Slope)
Pastry chef Karen DeMasco is living the sweet life. By day, she's in the kitchen at Locanda Verde alongside fellow Ohioan Andrew Carmellini, where she's whipping up seemingly simple yet inventively flavored desserts like her signature maple budino. When she goes home (right next door to the new Nets stadium), she's taking her husband and two daughters out for pizza, ice cream, or burgers and hot dogs—without ever having to leave the neighborhood.
Read on for Karen's droolworthy tour of Prospect Heights.
Karen's Picks
Burger: I love the cheeseburgers from Bark: nice soft buns, great pickles, tasty burger, great onion rings. My kids love the hot dogs and milkshakes.
Sandwich: If you didn't know about City Sub you would walk right by. Great sandwiches, meat and cheese sliced fresh for each one, with lovely toasted rolls and lots of fixings. Like a Subway but 1000X better! Only visit if you have some time, since they are not fast, and will close as soon as they run out of bread each day.
Pizza: I love Cataldo's. The owner came from Nino's in Carroll Gardens. It's a nice, family-run joint that serves great pizzas from their wood burning oven. My favorite is "the Cataldo" with prosciutto and arugula.
Coffee: Gorilla Coffee makes nice lattés and cappuccinos, but the cold-brewed iced coffee that gets me.
Ice Cream: Ample Hills Creamery is a great neighborhood ice cream parlor. They have a rotating selection of flavors, including some of my favorites: vanilla malted (malt ice cream with chopped up malted milk balls), gooey yellow cake, and stout with pretzels. They also serve ice cream with a hot, fresh waffle, which is the best. They have a bike attached to an old-fashioned ice cream maker and have birthday parties for kids (or adults) where you can make and churn your own ice cream. My daughter Mary had a party here and it was FUN!
Delivery: Taro Sushi has a sister restaurant in Japan. They have amazing warm, slightly vinegary rice and super fresh fish. It's the best sushi around, hands down, and the delivery is quick.
Date night: Rucola is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It's seasonal, market-driven food with a small menu and a comfortable room and bar. I love the rigatoni and the duck, but the menu changes frequently, and I have always found something delicious.
Bagel: I love Bergen Bagel. They are always busy, but they make fresh bagels all day and you can usually get a warm one. They also make "flagels" (flattened out bagels), which make awesome sandwiches, in my opinion.
Breakfast: I often grab something from Sun in Bloom on the way to work. It's healthy vegan food that actually tastes good. I love their tofu scramble and spicy lemonade.
Can't-miss neighborhood spot: Chuko is right around the corner, and they make delicious ramen! They also serve Sixpoint beer and the most amazing brussels sprouts I have ever had, super crispy with pickled jalapenos and peanuts. It sounds weird, but trust me, they're soooo good.
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Burlesque411.com's mission is to serve the general public by bringing burlesque shows to a central location on the web that is easy to find and simple to use. It allows fans of burlesque, and soon to be fans, find shows based on city and by performers. By applying a national database of performers and producers, potential audience members can find a show in their area quickly and easily, and find shows in other cities when they are traveling. We aim to help performers reach more of the general public and producers promote their shows to to as many potential audience members as possible.
Burlesque411.com was created when our founder, Lili VonSchtupp decided to leave her career in Radio and follow her passion by producing burlesque shows in Hollywood, CA. Since most shows have a different set of performers, she realized to make life as a producer simple, building a database of performers was the way to go. This allows for easy access to the information required to publish events on the shows website, including a performers bio, photo and links to her personal site. As she started to build the database, she realized that it would also be an effective way to showcase all burlesque shows across the country. Since many performers travel to other cities for performances, it was a natural extension widen the site and include other cites for searchable shows. Cites are rolled out based on a desire of that community to band together and publicize the community as team, rather than individual bases. Realizing many local papers don't know where to feature burlesque shows and advertising can be cost prohibitive, this offers a no cost alternative to publicize a show. Much like movies.com or craigslist.com, a centralized location of information benefits the entire burlesque community. Performers and producers can register to be listed on the site, and publish events for free.
Lili VonSchupp has been collecting erotica and burlesque memorabilia since the first playboy she found under her father's bed at 8 years old. At 37 years old she took her first step onto the burlesque stage at the world famous Derby in Hollywood California and became hooked. After 4 years of performing, producing was the next logical step.


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Gold Plunges Below $1,300, and More
What's News: Traders scramble to sell gold; prices fall to lowest level in nearly three years. Afghan Taliban are ready to free a U.S. soldier held captive since 2009. RIM launches Q5 BlackBerry for developing world. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP
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... traders are screaming to sell all this is what's news at this hour I'm WS J live I'm Joann Co ... gold prices falling more than five percent Thursday plunging below thirty ... dollars an ounce ... this is the lowest price for gold in nearly three years investors and traders selling the precious metal before the Federal Reserve potentially curtails its bond buying program ... that thinking here is that ... the eventual end of the Fed's stimulus measures will raise interest rates and damp inflation ... adding further pressure on gold prices so far this year the price of gold is down about twenty percent the Afghan Taliban are ready to free a US soldier held captive since two thousand I ... the Taliban offer is in exchange for five days senior operatives in prison at ... Guantanamo Bay US Army sergeant Pope urged all of Idaho is the only known American soldier held captive for the Afghan war ... he disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in June two thousand nine is believed to be helping Pakistan ... the Taliban suffered sixteen searching for Dell for the Afghan detainees comes on word that Afghanistan's President honey Karzai ... is now willing to join planned peace talks with the Taliban ... on the condition that the Taliban flagging nameplate are vermouth and the militant group's new office until hot ... and Research in Motion launches a new Q five BlackBerry in that the developing world ... releasing a new phone at an event in Dubai as the company seeks to maintain its popularity in the Middle East ... amid heavy competition from rival ... smartphone makers the Q five is keyboard equipped and runs on the new BlackBerry ten operating system ... the limited release in to buy is the first time customers have been able to take the phone home after the Q five was first unveiled last month bookie keep us anomaly this is about this tepid and what's news I'm WS J last ...


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Lightning Sign 2013 Draft Pick Joel Verminby Staff Writer / Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Joel Vermin to a three-year, entry level contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today. Vermin was selected by the Lightning in the seventh round, 186th overall, at the 2013 NHL Draft in New Jersey this past summer.
Vermin, 21, skated in 47 games last season with Bern (Swiss-A), recording 13 goals and 35 points to go along with 14 penalty minutes. Vermin skated in 19 playoff games, posting three goals and nine points for Bern. The Frauenkappelen, Switzerland native has appeared in 128 career games with Bern over the past four seasons, amassing 25 goals and 63 points to go along with 20 penalty minutes.
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound forward has represented Switzerland at the World Jr. Championships in both 2011 and 2012, posting four goals and six points in 12 career games in the tournament. Vermin led the Swiss team in 2012 for goals (four) and points (six) during the tournament.
Vermin will be assigned to play with Bern for the upcoming 2013-14 season.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Police arrested a man after more than 100 shots were fired into rock formations at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. There were no reports of injuries.
Police said Brandon Bougades was taken into custody without incident on Monday on suspicion of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct in the landmark park. He was later released.
Police say two rock formations were shot at with a semi-automatic handgun and a shotgun. Officers searched the park and found about 150 shell casings.
No phone number could be found for Bougades.
The Colorado Springs visitors bureau says tourists from around the U.S. and more than 60 countries annually visit the 1,360-acre city park, which has been designated as a National Natural Landmark for its stunning rock formations.


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Using a glass desk can be fraught with challenges, especially when you want to keep your work surface clutter-free. Since this desk didn't come with a keyboard tray, Terry came up with an interesting solution to store his keyboard, mouse, and Trackpad. All in all, the result leaves a lot of free desk real estate, negating the use of another desk to do paperwork and reducing the overall footprint of this workstation.
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For a big chunk of Sunday's AFC championship game, the New England Patriots dominated the 60 yards between their 20-yard line and the 20-yard line of the Ravens.
The Patriots refused to let the Ravens flip field position in the first half and spent much of it entrenched in Ravens territory. But when the Patriots crossed that 20-yard line, the Ravens, as they have done all season, protected the red zone with a barricade of bodies.
The Patriots scored just one touchdown on three red-zone trips in the first half and took a 13-7 lead into halftime. The Ravens, on the other hand, were money inside the red zone, scoring touchdowns in all four of their trips, including three in the second half, to pull away from the Patriots and advance to the Super Bowl.
It will be those lost trips deep inside Baltimore territory that Tom Brady and the Patriots lament all offseason.
"We talked about scoring in the red area and getting touchdowns," Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker told The Boston Herald after the game. "We didn't do that in the first half, and it cost us."
The Patriots ranked first in the NFL in red-zone offense during the regular season, scoring touchdowns at a ridiculous rate of 70 percent. Their offense, with quick throws to shifty receivers who find nooks and crannies in most defenses and a solid running game, had made the most of their time in cramped quarters. But the Ravens gave them very little space and time on Sunday, forcing the Patriots to leave points on the field.
On their first red-zone drive, Brady didn't attempt a pass inside the 20-yard line and the Ravens held the Patriots to a field goal after three running plays, including a stop of Stevan Ridley for no gain on 3rd and 2.
On their second such drive, Brady completed two of three throws inside the red zone for just 2 yards, but one was a touchdown pass to Welker, who got open due to miscommunication in the Ravens secondary.
On their third such drive, Brady couldn't find an open receiver and fled the pocket, only to slide down -- with one spike rising suspiciously high on safety Ed Reed -- after 3 yards. The Patriots then bungled their clock management and couldn't get another play off before kicking the short field goal that gave them a 13-7 lead.
In the second half, the Ravens showed the Patriots what a successful red-zone offense looked like. Relying mostly on the passing game, quarterback Joe Flacco picked apart the Patriots defense, almost always looking to wide receiver Anquan Boldin or tight end Dennis Pitta, who did most of their damage in the slot. Flacco tossed a touchdown to Pitta in the third quarter and two to Boldin in the fourth to take a decisive 28-13 lead.
Flacco completed seven of his eight pass attempts inside the red zone, including a touchdown drive in the second quarter that was capped off by a 2-yard run by Ray Rice, for 44 yards and three touchdown passes.
Brady, meanwhile, was 2-for-6 inside the red zone for 2 yards after he threw three incompletions in the fourth quarter as the Patriots turned the ball over on downs. Later in the quarter, Brady moved the Patriots to the 22-yard line, just outside the red area, but he was picked off in the end zone by cornerback Cary Williams.
Sunday's 28-13 victory was the latest and greatest example of the bend-but-don't-break Ravens, who ranked second in the NFL in red-zone defense during the regular season. If they hadn't held firm in the early going, who knows how the game would have turned out? But they frustrated and flustered Brady and the Patriots inside their 20-yard line, and that's one of the major reasons why the Ravens are headed to the Super Bowl.
"For our team, our defense to come out and play the way we did, [in the] first half giving up field goals," Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said after the victory. "And we knew red zone was going to be big going against this team. Because they're big in the red zone and their fast-paced offense is everything, so we really had to settle ourselves down. Again, I tip my hat off to my defense, the way we came out and never wavered."


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Oh hey now, just hanging out in a Danny Roberts Collection for Forever 21 tank with my portrait on it! Is that not the coolest thing…EVER?
The 'because i'm addicted tee' is available here along with five other blogger portrait shirts including Miss Pandora, Fashion Squad, Style Bytes and Alice Point.
I'm beyond excited to be a part of the project and couldn't be happier for my unbelievably talented friend, Mr. Danny Roberts!
p.s. a few of us did a little interview with Forever here and you can read more about the collection on WWD.


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The Phantom Corsair is a prototype automobile built in 1938. It is a six-passenger coupé that was designed by Rust Heinz of the H. J. Heinz family and Maurice Schwartz of the Bohman & Schwartz coachbuilding company in Pasadena, California. Although sometimes dismissed as a failure because it never entered production, the Corsair is regarded as ahead of its time due to its futuristic features and styling cues such as faired-in fenders and a low profile.
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The Flatiron Building (or Fuller Building, as it was originally called) is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City and is considered to be a groundbreaking skyscraper. Upon completion in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in the city and the only skyscraper north of 14th Street. The building sits on a triangular island-block formed by Fifth Avenue, Broadway and East 22nd Street, with 23rd Street grazing the triangle's northern (uptown) peak. As with numerous other wedge-shaped buildings, the name "Flatiron" derives from its resemblance to a cast-iron clothes iron.
The building anchors the south (downtown) end of Madison Square and the north (uptown) end of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. The neighborhood around it is called the Flatiron District after its signature building, which has become an icon of New York City. The building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
The site on which the Flatiron Building would stand was bought in 1857 by Amos Eno, who would shortly build the Fifth Avenue Hotel on a site diagonally across from it. Eno tore down the four-story St. Germaine Hotel on the south end of the lot, and replaced it with a seven-story apartment building, the Cumberland. On the remainder of the lot he built four three-story buildings for commercial use. This left four stories of the Cumberland's northern face exposed, which Eno rented out to advertisers, including the New York Times, who installed a sign made up of electric lights. Eno later put a canvas screen on the wall, and projected images onto it from a magic lantern on top of one of his smaller buildings, presenting advertisements and interesting pictures alternately. Both the Times and the New York Tribune began using the screen for news bulletins, and on election nights tens of thousands of people would gather in Madison Square, waiting for the latest results.
The Flatiron Building was designed by Chicago's Daniel Burnham as a vertical Renaissance palazzo with Beaux-Arts styling. Unlike New York's early skyscrapers, which took the form of towers arising from a lower, blockier mass, such as the contemporary Singer Building (1902–1908), the Flatiron Building epitomizes the Chicago school conception: like a classical Greek column, its facade — limestone at the bottom changing to glazed terra-cotta from the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company in Tottenville, Staten Island as the floors rise — is divided into a base, shaft and capital.
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NEW YORK, April 13 (UPI) -- A re-edited "Django Unchained" is expected back in Chinese cinemas after it was abruptly pulled the day of its release, The New York Times reported.
Citing sources it did not name, the newspaper said Saturday theater operators suspended screenings of director Quentin Tarantino's movie Thursday, even after he had toned down the color and amount of blood in the picture to adhere to China's strict government guidelines regarding appropriate entertainment.
Theater operators cited technical issues as the reason for pulling the film.
One person who was briefed on plans for the film -- and who spoke on condition of anonymity -- said Friday the film would undergo additional edits to make it appropriate for the Chinese film market.
The new release date for the film was unclear, the source said.
"Django Unchained" would be the first of Tarantino's films to officially open in China.
Set shortly before the U.S. Civil War, the film stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kerry Washington. Tarantino earned an Oscar for writing "Django" while Waltz won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.


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Monday, 16 January 2012
Product Review: Dramafree
Dramafree is new, UK-based online store for hijab accessories. They stock a range of pins, clips and corsages. I was recently sent the Ashia clip - Blue Black and the Silky Silver corsage to review.
First Impressions
The items arrived swiftly by first class post. Inside the envelope, the accessories are each attached to a card, with a beautiful dua on the back (just watch out when disposing of these!). The Ashia clip is a simple slide clip, which can be used to secure the edge of your hijab instead of a pin. The design itself is very pretty, without overdoing it on the bling! The gem at the end of the pin is more of a grey-black, and is lighter than appears on the website. The stem is a little stiff to open, and would probably be better for more hard-wearing fabrics.
The Silky Silver corsage is small (5cm diameter), and made of three layers of silvery-grey fabric and a white bead in the centre. It fastens using a simple pin at the back, but I did find this quite small and fiddly to handle. The corsage looks great on a hijab, or on a blazer or cardigan to just add a sweet little touch to your outfit (it's available in 10 different colours).
I love the simplicity and unusual designs at Dramafree (as well as the name!). Their products are different from the generic hijab pins out there, they are affordable and the customer service is great too!
8 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Salaam Yana,
hihi, put a hole bunch of pins in my cart, register and than found out = ONLY UK
- 17/1/12 08:22
- Anonymous said...
Email them! Farzana is very helpful + I'm awaiting a Paypal invoice to proceed with my order - I'm not in the UK either :)
- 17/1/12 19:44
- Anonymous said...
Ha super!!
Barraak Allahou Feek!!
- 18/1/12 08:17
- Anonymous said...
I'm a sucker for simple and beauitful items. Just made a semi big order :)
Jzk for the review. Would have never known they exsit if you didn't do a review. Actually wouldn't know half of the things that are around if Jana didn't review them!!
Ruj x
- 18/1/12 12:17
- Anonymous said...
Alhumdhulillah - I have to repeat, Farzana was very helpful in processing my International order and following up on my further enquiries. Looking forward to receiving my items :) Definitely going to be watching this company + may it grow Inshallah.
- 22/1/12 10:22
- Jana said...
Anon - glad to hear you had a good experience. Do let us know what you think of the items when you receive them!
Ruj - No problem, glad to be of help! Let us know too what you think.
- 23/1/12 09:49
- Anonymous said...
Received my items today! I'd ordered 3 Bibi Regal Hijab pins + am not disappointed :)
Hadn't realised how big the actual swarovski floral pin head design was so it's quite a feature in itself - best worn I think with a plain hijab + also with the pin far back on the head, close to the hair-bun area, since the pin length is pretty long. I plan on hiding the pin length into my bun to allow the floral pin head to sit neatly into the hijab + not be angled awkwardly or look bulky.
Workmanship? Very good - the floral head is sturdy + the swarovski crystals are neatly encased. The pin length is strong with a bit of "bendiness" - definitely a durable hijab pin!
I'm looking forward to wearing my items - think it adds a pretty elegance to + will lift any plain hijab's look :)
Kind regards,
International Anon
- 10/2/12 01:42
- Anonymous said...
Salaam aleykoum,
from belgium and received my items!
So sweet loveley hijab pins.
I got a set for my seven sisters in law :)
Ithink they will be happy with it.
Will be ordering more in the future inchaAllah!!
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The heritage of PTS extends back to the earliest days of Presbyterian theological education on this continent. For the first 150 years following its founding, Princeton Seminary's reputation was shaped by the faculty who taught here and the pastors, including global missionaries, who were formed here. Successive generations of faculty produced internationally renowned scholars, who concurrently served as leaders in the national Presbyterian Church and were prominent on the world stage of the emerging ecumenical movement. The mission of forming future leaders of the church was furthered by this close personal connection between scholarship and personal leadership in the denomination.
Times have changed. We are in the midst of a migration to Europe and North America of millions of people from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean that began during the middle of the last century. One result in the United States is a profound cultural and demographic shift. Mainline Protestant denominations do not have the same culture-‐shaping influence and identity we once took for granted. In this country, and in Europe, growing numbers of people are not practicing Christians; many do not have Christian roots. In many regions and geographies these people constitute a majority. Seminaries must adapt to serve faith communities within this changed context. We must address and resolve new questions about need and priority such as: what constitutes culturally embedded intellectual excellence; what educational and experiential backgrounds best qualify students for admission to seminary; and what determines the current intellectual agenda for a school of the church.
Change comes slowly to seminaries, especially in relation to the pace of events over the last 60 years. Without faster, more determined and more purposeful change we risk becoming marginal both to the PC(USA) and to the world Church of Jesus Christ in the 21st century. Pedagogic practices need to recognize the variety of student learning styles and the context of a multiracial and multiethnic educational ethos informed by the diversity of communities represented by our students and faculty. We need to focus more intently on those aspects of the storied history of Presbyterianism that can help us to embrace an equally storied future, one which will be increasingly multinational, multiracial, and broader in its socioeconomic compass.
The relevant aspects of culture in which church and seminary are called to serve are not just those articulated in human and social sciences but, also, those articulated in the natural sciences and in technology based on them. This dimension is increasingly the basis of the global economy as well as the commonly assumed framework underlying the diversity of global culture. It is also a main source of challenges to Christianity (and to other religions) with which a theology for a global Christianity will have to wrestle. The core of the scientific culture has an unyielding quality which theologians, and others who work in the human sciences, sometimes find uncomfortable, but which theology must face and address with intellectual integrity and rigor, as well as with faith. The experience, the achievements and the failures of Christian theology in Europe and North America in the last four centuries are important resources to be used in diverse, innovative and critical ways by Christian theologians of all races, nations and cultures and by both sexes.
Change is a moving target. It is hard to keep our institution evolving toward a renewed capacity to serve, at a pace that connects to the new social context, while maintaining our steadfastness of purpose. Nevertheless, we have confidence in outcomes-‐based assessment to gauge the relevance of the degree programs that flow from the seminary's identity and mission. We recognize that the trajectory of theology is changing, most especially as it serves faith communities. Biblical studies, theology, and theological reflection on the practices of ministry, all stalwarts of the PTS curriculum, will be increasingly impacted by interdisciplinary approaches that will incorporate attention to the social, human and natural sciences.
We have taken the last two years to complete this work. The inclusivity of the process and the degree to which all participants have engaged has shown that members of our community are clear-‐headed about the institution's strengths and the challenges we face, as well as the significant change required of us to meet these challenges. This change will be effected over a number of years, beginning with the actions we have identified in this plan.
The first step in seizing the opportunity presented by our current situation is to reaffirm our basic purpose.We are a school dedicated to forming women and men in service to Jesus Christ for leadership in changing churches and to serving as an unsurpassed resource for Reformed theology worldwide.
Our task is not, ultimately, to impart an abstract body of knowledge; it is to form leaders for ministry. We recognize the fundamental connection between spiritual life and practice and are concerned with the entire ecology of formation, especially one anchored in residential learning, a unique aspect of our life that we do not yet use to its fullest extent. We also recognize the emerging need to develop strategies that enable us to embrace and to utilize techniques and practices of virtual communication and learning to provide access beyond our walls.
With all of the above in mind, we have articulated seven imperatives with which to frame our strategy.
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How far will China's president take his anti-corruption crusade?
When Xi Jinping assumed China's top leadership post last year, skeptics doubted he'd follow through on vows to crack down on "tigers" and "flies" – corrupt high-level officials and lowly bureaucrats. After all, the Chinese people have heard official pledges to stamp out graft dating to the emperors.
But after nearly 16 months as president, Xi is earning some street cred. On Monday, China's Communist Party announced it had expelled and is prosecuting former Gen. Xu Caihou, the highest military leader under Xi's predecessor, on suspicion of taking bribes. That same day, the party sacked Wan Qingliang – the party chief in Guangzhou, one of China's biggest cities – after announcing a corruption investigation against him three days earlier.
Doubters have wondered whether Xi is driving his anti-graft campaign for reasons that have little to do with clean governance. It opens up top positions that the president can fill with his cronies. It also wins over the public, which might then be more willing to overlook the vast wealth that Xi and others in China's politburo have assembled for themselves and their families.
Whatever the motivation, nearly all experts agree that Xi is going beyond his predecessors in exposing official bribes and shakedowns, an everyday part of Chinese life and a major source of public unrest.
"When he first launched his campaign, I was pretty cynical, but that has changed," said Andrew Wedeman, a political science professor at Georgia State University who specializes in Chinese governance issues. "My current sense is this is the most extensive crackdown (on corruption) since the start of the reform era in China."
Wedeman said Xi seemed determined to convince the Chinese public that he was serious about prosecuting corruption, even at some risk to his political future.
"For the man on the street in China, the regime is rotten to the core," said Wedeman, the author of the 2012 book "Double Paradox: Rapid Growth and Rising Corruption in China ." "Xi must demonstrate he will change things, and the only way he can do that is by taking out some of the tigers."
Since December 2012, the party has arrested 463 mid- to top-level officials, including ministers and leaders of state-owned enterprises, according to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Communist Party's anti-graft agency. Along with purging Xu on Monday, the party expelled three other senior officials, including the former deputy general manager of the China National Petroleum Corp.
The prosecution of Xu is significant on several fronts. The former general hails from the same faction within China's Communist Party that propelled Xi to power – supporters of former Party Secretary Jiang Zemin – suggesting that Xi isn't playing favorites. Until he retired in 2012, Xu held one of the highest positions in the People's Liberation Army, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission. He's also the most prominent party official to be purged since the government prosecuted Bo Xilai, whose wife was convicted of poisoning her British lover.
Christopher K. Johnson, a China specialist at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, posted an analysis Monday noting the lack of leniency toward Xu, who's reported to be seriously ill with terminal cancer. Under China's one-party legal system, Xu almost certainly will be convicted and face a death sentence, although he could be granted a reprieve, as have ailing officials charged with similar crimes.
Xu's downfall actually originated under the rule of Xi's predecessor, Hu Jintao. Early last year, military police raided a mansion owned by a deputy logistics chief for the People's Liberation Army, Gu Junshan. As originally reported by Caixin, a Chinese investigative magazine, investigators carted away four truckloads of Gu's spoils, including a gold statue of Chairman Mao Zedong and several cases of Moutai, a luxury liquor that's become a symbol of official extravagance and graft.
That probe later ensnared other army officials and ultimately Xu, who's been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out promotions. According to Monday's announcement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Xu "exploited the influence of his office to bring gain to others, and his family accepted wealth and property from others."
Along with shoring up Xi's public standing, the investigations of Xu and other high-level officials help elevate the stature of one of Xi's top lieutenants, Wang Qishan, who heads the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Wang, who was also instrumental in the purging of Chongqinq's Bo Xilai, is one of a group of top leaders known in China as the "Shaanxi Gang," having either been born or served during their careers in Shaanxi province, Xi's ancestral home.
Xi's anti-graft campaign comes with some risks to his political ambitions. He'll need the support of the military to carry out economic and other structural reforms. According to Johnson of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, some of the top brass may be questioning Xi's public treatment of an ailing former general.
Corruption crackdowns may also energize civic activists who've called for full public disclosure of the wealth held by top leaders. While the Communist Party has arrested and jailed some of those activists, many Chinese – particularly those who haven't benefited much from China's unprecedented boom – support the cause of greater disclosure.
Judging by the response on Weibo, China's version of Twitter, a good number of netizens support the government's latest "tiger" hunt.
"Looks like it's the real deal this time!" one Weibo user, "Jingzhong Fengxian Laowei," wrote Tuesday. "This gives great hope to China. I hope fighting corruption will become a regular thing."
Another Weibo user found little to celebrate. "When so many high-level officials and managers 'fall together,' it is not such an honorable thing," wrote Zhou Han from Jiangsu province.
Wedeman agreed Xi has the opportunity to consolidate power by purging top leaders and putting his own people in newly opened positions. "On the other hand," he said, "we can't be too cynical. The guys he is taking out are not choirboys. They are very powerful people."
Xu's downfall was announced just a day before the 93rd anniversary of the formation of China's Communist Party, the largest political party in the world, with more than 86 million members at the end of last year. In modern China, it's widely known that joining the party helps people make business connections and tap into government funds for private projects.
At a public event in Beijing earlier this year, China historian Jonathan Fenby noted the tightrope that party leaders must walk in uprooting corruption, without going too far.
"If the party doesn't get rid of corruption, it won't earn the respect of its people," Fenby said, quoting an old saying in China. "But if the party gets rid of corruption, it won't have any more members."
McClatchy special correspondent Tiantian Zhang contributed to this report.


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The IDF announces a military operation against Gaza - on Twitter
Using a multi-pronged strategy, the army spokesperson's office launched a full social media assault via YouTube, Flickr, Facebook and Twitter, with the latter in English, Hebrew, Arabic, French and Spanish. No word yet on the tumblr blog, though. In what is possibly a social media precedent, the Israeli army spokesperson's office (@idfspokesperson) today announced a military action against Gaza — on Twitter. This came shortly after the IDF announced — again on Twitter — that that the Israeli Air Force had assassinated senior Hamas operative Hamas military chief Ahmed al-Jaabari. The responses came in immediately, from various sources and in…Read More... | 3 Comments