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A Literary Treasure from Hindu-Muslim Culture
"Hoshruba – The Land of the Tilism" was produced in 19th century Muslim India. In how far are the "magic" elements of the epic part of Islamic culture, and: is there evidence of protests of orthodox Muslims against this epic?
Musharraf Ali Farooqi: There is a difference between the reaction to magic and occult elements in the Christian and Islamic traditions. Some Islamic scholars in India did object to the reading of this epic but they grounded their opposition not on the influence of magic in the tale, as, for example, the Vatican does today with tales of sorcery.
When we look at the Islamic tradition we see that the Quran itself acknowledges the power of magic; a chapter contains the mention of witches who cast spells by blowing on knots. It refers to an event when magic spells were cast on Prophet Muhammad by his opponents. Similarly, the belief in the supernatural is also incorporated in Islamic tradition. Belief in the jinns – who are mostly invisible – is an article of faith for all Muslims.
The jinns are mentioned in the Quran, and there are, as well, recorded traditions of Prophet Muhammad's encounters with jinns. Equally, there is a
very strong tradition of occult sciences of divination that is traced back to Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law and the fourth caliph of Islam, Ali. These are some of the reasons why magic and the supernatural were not objected to in these tales.
The story was found objectionable for other reasons: for example women in particular were advised not to read it because of the prevalence of bawdy and raunchy elements which were unsuitable for their ears. These stories were also found objectionable because their reading did not morally or spiritually improve a person.
"Hoshruba" was written in Urdu – was its audience therefore as mainly Muslim?
Farooqi: No. The two cities, Lucknow and Rampur where these tales were first compiled had Muslim rulers but this was not a Muslim text. It was popular among both Hindus and Muslims. Anba Prasad Rasa, one of the authors of an early version of "Hoshruba", was a Hindu.
The language in which "Hoshruba" was written is now called Urdu but it has been given many names over the centuries including Hindi and Hindvi. It was never identified with any particular religious group until the sectarian linguistic identities were introduced by the colonists and a linguistic divide was encouraged with different scripts for the same language: Devanagari script for the Hindus which was given the name of Hindi, and the Perso-Arabic script for the Muslims which was given the name of Urdu.
The popular Hindi work, "Chandrakanta", which was modelled on "Hoshruba" and written in the Devanagari script by Devaki Nandan Khatri (1861-1913) was one of the first popular works of prose in Devanagari script. The Devanagari script was so little known that people had to go to those who could read it to listen to these tales. It was through Chandrakanta that the words such as tilism (enchanted world) and ayyar (trickster) were first introduced in Hindi and people began to learn the Devanagari script to be able to read Chandrakanta.
So Hindi and Urdu are basically the same language that was linguistically divided by the English colonial rulers… What were the British trying to achieve by this?
Farooqi: Hindi and Urdu are the same language although the language politics in India and Pakistan over the last century has made it very difficult today to break away from the myth that they are separate languages. When people from India and Pakistan talk, they can perfectly understand each other, although one is speaking the Hindi and the other the Urdu language. By encouraging a divide along linguistic lines the British broke the communal harmony in India and greatly neutralized the chances of opposition to their rule from a communally united Indian people.
How did the British encourage this linguistic divide?
Farooqi: The British encouraged the Hindus to start using the Devnagari script and incorporate more Sanskirit words in their writings. Over a period of time this evolved into a kind of movement. Later on, right-wing Hindu fundamentalists also joined it. The British did it to cultivate sympathisers among the Hindus. Things would not have been damaged still had the Partition not occurred. After that it became very difficult to reverse this identity mess.
"Hoshruba" was modelled on the Persian-Arabian epic "The Adventures of Amir Hamza". What are the traces of Persian and Arabian storytelling, typical characteristics that found their way into Hoshruba?
Farooqi: While "Hoshruba" is a fantasy epic, "The Adventures of Amir Hamza" is a legend of the character named Hamza. There are few written records of this legend in Arabic and Persian traditions as it developed as an oral narrative. We can say that when the Indian storytellers cooked up "Hoshruba", they also stripped it of many characteristics of the legend. For example, in "Hoshruba" there is a greater reliance on human endeavour whereas in "The Adventures of Amir Hamza", divine help is solicited often and is frequently received.
What about current Urdu literature – is 'Hoshruba' still of interest to modern-day Urdu authors?
Farooqi: Unfortunately this is not the case at present. After its prominence in late nineteenth and early twentieth century, when Urdu's greatest poet Ghalib counted himself among one of its admirers, the dastan genre (an ornate form of oral history present in Central Asia) and the tale of "Hoshruba" was not critically studied or written about. No modern editions were published. In time the highly ornate language of these classical works also became inaccessible.
As a translator who spends a lot of time closely reading this text, I see many possibilities of literary exploitation of the narrative structure and components. The translation will allow foreign scholars of oral narratives, classics and linguistics to bring their critical apparatus to this text. But those who stand to benefit most from it are naturally those who write in Urdu. Urdu Project (www.urduproject.com) will soon publish a modern, edited version of the original "Hoshruba" text in the Urdu language.
What about Urdu literature in English translations – what are its merits, what are its shortcomings?
Farooqi: The current body of translations from contemporary Urdu fiction is still relatively small. There are many works which need to be translated. A lot of contemporary Urdu fiction writers are regularly published in the Annual of Urdu Studies at www.urdustudies.com. But when we look at the classics of Urdu literature we find that very, very few translations of Urdu classics were made into English or any other language. It does not allow a comprehensive picture to emerge of how Urdu literature evolved and developed.
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Musharraf Ali Farooqi's Story of a Widow (2008) was longlisted for the 2010 IMPAC-Dublin Literary Award. Farooqi's internationally acclaimed translation of The Adventures of Amir Hamza (2007) was the first complete translation of the major Urdu epic. His translation of Tilism-e-Hoshruba was published in June 2009. His company, Urdu Project is dedicated exclusively to publishing English translations of classical and contemporary works of Urdu literature.
The Adventures of Amir Hamza
The "Odyssey" of Mughal India
The "Hamzana" is considered the most significant oral epic of the Indo-Islamic world. The story narrates the fantastic exploits of Amir Hamza, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. Now a remarkable English translation by a Pakistani-Canadian author was published. Richard Marcus introduces the book
Saadat Hassan Manto's "Mottled Dawn"
Stories about the Partition of India and Pakistan
While the independence of India and Pakistan had been celebrated with a national holiday, there is not one memorial in either country for the victims. Only writer and journalist Saadat Hassan Manto has set them a literary memorial in the form of short stories. By Gerhard Klas
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The Blurred Borders between Pakistan and India
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Highlights of Rockford School Board guiding principles
Students should attend school close to where they live.
Three- and 4-year-old students are better served in early childhood centers.
All elementary schools should have three or four classes per grade level to get more grant dollars and for better utilization of staff.
To achieve this, the district needs to close schools and consolidate students into few schools. The ideal elementary school should have between 475 and 633 students.
The district's Facilities Task Force will consider the community's input before making a final recommendation to the school board in June and voting June 24.
No building changes will take place next school year. Changes will begin in the 2015-2016 school year.
There is no plan to cut staff or layoff teachers because the number of students is expected to remain the same.
The district plans to pay for the 10-year plan using $139 million in general obligation bonds, $50 million from cash reserves, $11 million in life safety bonds, $30 million in corporate personal property replacement taxes, $15 million from the operations and maintenance fund, $5 million from the life safety levy.
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The three plans the board will consider
Plan A
Demolition: $11 million
Furniture: $12 million
Additions/renovations: $227 million
New schools: $0
Total schools: 28
New schools: 0
Closed schools: 7
Additions/renovations: 28
Plan B
Demolition: $11 million
Furniture: $4 million
Additions/renovations: $218 million
New schools: $17 million
New schools: 1
Closed schools: 8
Additions/renovations: 27
Plan C
Demolition: $11 million
Furniture: $4 million
Additions/renovations: $201 million
New schools: $34 million
New schools: 2
Closed schools: 9
Additions/renovations: 26
The district currently has 28 zoned elementary schools, four magnet/choice schools and three early childhood centers for a total of 35 schools for children in pre-K through fifth grade.
In all three options, the district's plans call for 20 zoned schools, four magnet/choice schools and four early childhood centers for a total of 28 schools for students in pre-K through fifth grade.
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Headonism is a British Fashion Council initiative curated by Stephen Jones that celebrates and supports the UK's emerging talents in millinery. This season, five of the best British headwear designers will be showcasing with Headonism at London Fashion Week.
Returning to Somerset House this September are Aurora Ozma, Emma Yeo, Moody & Farrell and William Chambers alongside new candidate to the Headonism scheme, Keely Hunter.
The five SS14 millinery collections will be exhibited in the Designer Showrooms and on Friday 13th September, from 5pm-7pm, Stephen Jones and the designers will host a launch party in their space on the ground floor of Somerset House.
Previously part of the Headonism scheme is world renowned milliner, Piers Atkinson who will also be showing his SS14 collection at Somerset House over London Fashion Week.
Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, commented: "Season on season, the Headonism initiative just keeps getting stronger as they continue to take the world of hat making by storm – and it's with great thanks to Stephen and all the talented designers involved. This September, I'm really looking forward to seeing the SS14 collections from this diverse group who together work so well, yet as individuals have completely unique design aesthetics".
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Trying to establish a relationship with a God that barely tolerates you but cannot truly accept and certainly will never celebrate you can do incredible damage to one's self esteem. The tortured historical and theological view that suggests that some people are just flawed or born to be the underclass and should never expect to be on God's 'A' list, has been the convenient method used to hold women, immigrants, the poor and LGBT people in chains of self-depreciation.
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- Play with different dish and cup combos until you find pairings you like. (Tip: Some cups are more flat around the rim than others, and also more flared and larger in diameter -- these make better bases.)
- Apply adhesive to the contacting edge of the cup in a uniform bead all the way around.
- Carefully eyeball your plate center and place the adhesive edge of the cup down on center of the plate. (You only have a tiny bit of wiggle room once you set the adhesive down, so try to get it as close to center as possible. If you mess up, carefully wipe off adhesive immediately and start again.)
- You can stack multiple cups as bases if you like. Be sure the plate on top isn't too large for the cup base or your tray will be likely to tip.
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The Zul'Aman timer run is one of the most difficult challenges in the game. If executed perfectly, you'll find yourself with a brand new bear mount along with a host of other extra epic goodies. You have exactly 45 minutes to kill the first four bosses in Zul'Aman if you intend to get that bear mount. I haven't been able to get a bear mount yet myself, but I've learned a few tricks after talking to a couple of guildies and from my own experience.
Be Overgeared
This is a real big no brainer. If you plan on beating the timer, you should be almost out of T5 level gear and into Black Temple/Mount Hyjal gear. That means your Kara/Gruul/Mag gear has got to go. In fact, you shouldn't even need ZA gear.
Know the fights
Again, also a no brainer but there is no time to explain. You have to know the encounters by heart because it simply takes too long to explain it.
2 Healers
Yes, you read that correctly. Bringing three healers is almost essential just to completing the instance. To bring 2 healers would almost be suicide! But believe me, by bringing only 2 healers, that extra DPS will go a long way in netting a bear mount.
Prot. Paladin, Feral Druid, Fury Warrior
This is the suggested tanking group. Your Prot. Paladin's going to shoulder most of the load. Your Feral Druid will be switching back and forth from DPS to tanking as necessary. Your Fury Warrior is just going to lay the smackdown on everything. Trust me on this. If you can find an awesome DPS warrior, you'll be amazed at how fast trash can drop and go down. Furthermore, less down time without having to get mana back.
Group Make Up
Consider running 2 Warlocks and 2 Shadow Priests to increase longevity and overall damage. This was recommended to me by a Guildie who has successfully done it.
Skip the Chests
Yes, seriously, skip the chests. Don't open them until after you success or your failure. The clock is ticking while you handle the extra loot. Just get everyone to get their badge, and haul ass to the next one. The chests will still remain there untouched and unopened while you're plowing through the bosses.
Group Loot
While we're speaking about loot, don't use master looter. I'm assuming that there is little if any upgrades for you in this instance. Set it to group loot instead of master loot so that you don't waste precious time handling rolls and timers and such. If a player wants it, hit need. If not, pass it. Get your DE'er to greed it. Except you might want to consider master looting the bear when you get to it
Use your cooldowns to minimize downtime
I've mentioned it before but you cannot skimp out on cooldowns. This is especially true as a healer. Remember our Shadowfiends have a 5 minute cooldown between use. Innervate is 6 minutes for Druids. Heroism is 10 minutes. Evocate is 8 minutes. You get the idea. Be very liberal in their use. You can't spend a lot of time drinking. It's literally pull, after pull, after pull.
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Recognize the location? This is the area leading up to the Lynx boss. There are a couple of huts on the left side that have no mobs inside them. Those windows might look small, but rest assured you are small enough to jump through them. Anyway, there are 2 such hits. The one shown above is the first. The diagram above is a very crude reconstruction. But hopefully, it will give you a better idea of what you need to do. If executed properly, you will bypass about 2 pulls which should save you between 1 minute to 2 minutes.
There's another shortcut amongst the trash pulls leading to Dragonhawk. I'll see if I can nab a few shots of it or even make a quick video about it in a future post.
Stable Core
If you plan on doing this run, you have to find a stable group of people to run with. Start off doing non-timed runs but try to keep the people the same. You don't want to pug any players at all. Get the team chemistry going. I've communicated with my other healers enough to know who is healing who without having to ask. But playing with 9 other people you are familiar with is a good thing to do.
Good luck! I expect screenshots of you on your bear when you pull it off!


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The Morning Download: Turning Cybersecurity Into a Competitive Advantage
The Morning Download comes from the editors of CIO Journal and cues up the most important news in business technology every weekday morning. Send us your tips, compliments and complaints. You can get The Morning Download emailed to you each weekday morning by clicking here.
Good morning. The daily drumbeat of cyberattacks and Twitter account hacks (see below) may have an upside. We know boards of directors are becoming increasingly focused on the existential threat posed by cyber risks, and are engaging with their CIOs on the topic. Rather than helping design better defensive strategies, one expert in cybersecurity believes CIOs should seize this opportunity to develop proactive strategies, and help their organizations develop new business models based on cyber competence and resilience.
Most executives today -- and that includes CIOs -- "don't have a clue of what their networks look like," according to this security consultant, who specializes in helping firms extirpate themselves from complex cyberattacks. One reason is the complexity of corporate networks, which are next to impossible for a single person to grok. Another is that employees often circumvent policies and processes meant to protect the company from intrusion because the rules make it harder for them to get their jobs done.
Eventually, this expert speculates, a new business model is going to emerge that turns excellence in cybersecurity into a true competitive advantage. Some companies are going to thrive because they've proven themselves better at protecting customer data, or because they've managed to protect their servers and their intellectual property more effectively than their competitors. But there won't be a single magic bullet; "culture is at the heart of it," the security expert said. CIOs should use the increased awareness of these existential threats to lead cultural and technological change while they've still got time.
American Airlines merger fraught with IT risk. While the merger between AMR Corp.'s American Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. still needs to gain approval from the Justice Department, history has shown that clearing IT hurdles may be the toughest challenge. Lori Sharp, vice president of Sabre Airline Solutions, the company that manages American's reservation system, tells CIO Journal "there is a certain amount of things that are going to go wrong–it's never picture perfect."
Don't ignore the outliers. The problem with making decisions based on data is that data can sometimes lead decision-makers in the wrong direction, writes Columbia University professor Art Langer in a guest post. "Outliers can change the world, yet in the world of Big Data, they would never have a chance—quants would cancel them out for diverging from the trend. Seems to me we could have lost some wars depending on such Big Data people," he writes. "Although many professionals tell you that the data is only one of many decision points, I have found that too many people rely too heavily on its information."
Apple falls victim to high profile Mac cyberattack. Apple Inc. said it was attacked by hackers who infected some employee computers, reports Reuters's Jim Finkle and Joseph Menn. The hacks occurred after employees visited a website for software developers that had been infected with malware that exploits a flaw in Oracle Corp.'s Java plug-in for Web browsers. On Friday, Facebook Inc. reported that it was the victim of a similar attack involving the same malware after developers there visited a compromised developer's site. A person familiar with the episode tells Reuters "that hundreds of companies, including defense contractors, had been infected with the same malicious software." The attacks mark the highest-profile action against Mac computers. Hackers traditionally focus on machines running the Windows operating system.
Apple releases fix for Exchange problem. Apple has released an update to its iOS mobile operating system, version 6.1.2, aimed at fixing the Microsoft Exchange bug that has played havoc with email servers of those businesses that allow the Apple iPhone to run on their networks, reports Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham.
Twitter sees another major brand hacked. One day after the hack of the Burger King Worldwide Inc. Twitter feed, auto maker Jeep saw its Twitter handle hijacked by hackers with the same weakness for gibberish. Burger King added 5,000 new followers within the first 30 minutes of Monday's hack, reported Mashable's Annie Colbert and Jeep, too, might gain in this regard. But Twitter Inc., which has seen two embarrassing security episodes in two days, has some explaining to do. "Brands that spend money on maintaining a Twitter presence are certainly right to question why the company isn't taking security more seriously," writes the Verge's Nathan Ingraham. Gizmodo's Sam Biddle has a hunch "an esteemed former hacker of MySpace pages" is behind both hacks, and provides some background color on the juvenile culture that inspires such attacks.
Google claims victory against some Gmail threats. Google Inc., in a blog post Tuesday, said security measures put in place to prevent attackers from breaking into Gmail accounts has reduced the number of compromised accounts by 99.7% since 2011, when account hijacking attempts were at their peak. While Google uses its blog post to encourage users to upgrade their account to two-step verification--and partake in some horn tooting--Google shares interesting factoids about the steps criminals have taken to access Gmail accounts: "We've seen a single attacker using stolen passwords to attempt to break into a million different Google accounts every single day, for weeks at a time. A different gang attempted sign-ins at a rate of more than 100 accounts per second." Yikes.
Using Big Data helped Netflix decide on 'House of Cards.' When deciding whether to tackle a remake of the critically acclaimed BBC miniseries "House of Cards," Netflix Inc. consulted its viewing logs and discovered that fans of the original series liked works involving director David Fincher and actor Kevin Spacey, both of whom were connected to the proposed show. Fast Company's Kyle Vanhemert fears that a new emphasis on such data-driven programming could result in future shows bearing similarities to past hits. Complaint duly noted, but that fear was already confirmed long before "Happy Days" begat "Laverne & Shirley" begat "Joanie Loves Chachi."
Microsoft works to integrate Lync, Skype. Microsoft Corp. Tuesday announced new integration between the teams running its Skype and Lync communication systems, reports the Next Web's Alex Wilhelm. Starting in June, users of the more business-focused Lync system will be able to directly call or IM Skype users. Mobile versions of Lync will be available in early March for Microsoft's Windows Phone and Apple's iOS; an app for Android is coming in April. Video calling will be launched at a later date. The two Microsoft product teams are undergoing their own integration, but ReadWrite's Mark Hachman wonders why the company persists in having two apps that perform essentially the same functions.
Microsoft's Skype unit close to $2 billion in sales. Tuesday Microsoft also said the number of Lync users surged from three million 14 months ago to five million users today, reports Bloomberg's Dina Bass. The division, which includes both the Skype unit and the Lync unit, is approaching $2 billion in annual sales. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion.
Dell's earnings slide, but results bolster LBO critics. Dell Inc. posted a steep drop in fiscal Q4 profit and revenue, but the results were strong enough to bolster investors who say the LBO undervalues the company, writes the WSJ's Ben Worthen. While revenue from PCs fell 20% in the quarter, Southeastern Asset Management — Dell's largest outside shareholder and one of the deal critics — is focused on the percentage of Dell's profits that come from software, storage systems and other non-PC businesses. CFO Brian Gladden said the company was moving forward with its strategy to build out a portfolio of products and services that it can sell to businesses – including security software, storage systems, networking gear and the like. In the fourth quarter, sales of the company's servers and networking gear climbed 18%.
Microsoft's Windows 'Blue' may have just hit milestone 1. The Windows team at Microsoft just completed the first milestone build (M1) of Windows 'Blue,' the first full-fledged update to Windows 8, sources tell ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley. Windows 'Blue' is believed to be the first of a number of annual operating system updates to Windows 8. There also is a Windows Phone 'Blue' in the works that is expected to have the same core code as Windows 'Blue.'
HTC unveils new flagship smartphone. Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp. unveiled its new flagship device, the HTC One, a crucial device as the company seeks to regain lost ground in an increasingly competitive market, the WSJ's Thomas Gryta and Aries Poon report. The One phone, detailed at joint events in New York and London, is a touchscreen device that resembles the latest products from bigger competitors in the market, including an all-aluminum body and the Android operating system. The phone also integrates updates to HTC's software interface, HTC Sense, including a feature called BlinkFeed that aggregates alerts from a variety of sources.
Tech giants launch health-science prize. Russian tech investor Yuri Milner has joined with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google co-founder Sergey Brin to create a new $3 million prize for health-science research, the WSJ's Geoffrey A. Fowler reports. The organizers of the Breakthrough Prize, designed to help advance research and celebrate scientists, plan to launch it Wednesday in San Francisco. The prize, which comes with a cash grant of $3 million per award, will be one of the most lucrative annual science awards. In comparison, winners of the Nobel Prize are paid about $1.27 million.
Microsoft's Hotmail refresh now has 60 million users. Microsoft says its free Outlook.com email service, in preview since July 31, has 60 million users. The company reported that a third of its users have come from rival Google's Gmail service. The number of Outlook.com users should surge in the coming month as Microsoft starts to move customers from its Hotmail service, Outlook.com's senior director tells Bloomberg's Dina Bass. In related news, a devotee of the creaky Hotmail service describes to Guardian readers, "why I've lived with the shame for 15 years."
Sequester battle sets up test for economic theories. The sequester battle between President Obama and congressional Republicans is shifting from one about stopping the cuts to one about assigning blame if they happen. The efforts show how crucial the sequester has become in the debate over the size and scope of the federal government, the Washington Post's Zachary A. Goldfarb writes. If the cuts go through – as they are set to on March 1 — and Americans don't see them as a major problem, that could be bolster the GOP view that the government is too big and a hindrance to private-sector growth. But if there's a backlash, public sentiment is likely to shift toward the Democrats.
Crisis in Europe flares up. Bulgaria's government resigned today after a wave of anti-austerity protests. President Rosen Plevneliev will now likely seek to form a caretaker government to administer the country, the WSJ reports. On Monday, Mr. Plevneliev pushed out his pro-austerity finance minister to mollify critics, and Wednesday the government moved to cut electricity prices, but that didn't satisfy protesters. And in Greece, workers are staging a 24-hour protest against austerity policies, keeping ferries stuck in ports, schools shut and hospitals with only emergency staff, Reuters reports.
Uptick in business lending exposes risks to banks. Banks are putting their liquidity to work with a big uptick in business lending. But as the WSJ's Shayndi Raice writes, the cheap rates and flexible terms they're offering are raising worries about the risks. Commercial and industrial loans jumped 4.4% in Q4 and 16% for all of 2012. But as lenders compete, the profitability of the loans they're making is under pressure. More than half of banks surveyed in the quarterly Fed survey of loan officers said that lending spreads had narrowed in the past three months.
FBI investigates Heinz trades. The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into a big options trade made the day before last week's $23 billion buyout of Heinz, the WSJ reports. The move ratchets up the stakes for the traders who allegedly made the bet using a Swiss account. Once authorities identify the traders, the SEC and FBI will turn their focus to the "limited universe of insiders who could have leaked details of the deal," DealBook says. Dozens of people — including executives at both the buyers and the seller — possessed confidential information about the deal.
Titan CEO lashes out at French workers. Titan International CEO Maurice Taylor is making some waves in Europe after he tore into French workers' productivity, the FT reports. "The French workforce gets paid high wages but work only three hours. They get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three and work for three. I told the French union workers to their faces. They told me that's the French way!" Mr. Taylor's comments are from a letter published in the French financial newspaper Les Echos. He was responding to an approach by Arnaud Montebourg, France's industry minister, to see if Titan was willing to take over any of the operations at a Goodyear factory in the town of Amiens that is set for closure. "Goodyear tried for over four years to save part of the Amiens jobs that are some of the highest paid, but the French unions and the French government did nothing but talk."
Tom Loftus contributed to this article.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Junior Liza Ryabkina
scored the game-winning goal in the second period and added three
more in the third to lead the sixth-ranked Harvard women's hockey
team to a 5-0 win over Boston College in the first round of the
2010 Women's Beanpot Tuesday at Bright Hockey Center.
Harvard improves to 13-5-4 on the season, capturing its third consecutive win, while Boston College drops to 5-14-9 on the year. With the win, the Crimson advances to the Beanpot championship game for the third year in a row and will face the Northeastern Huskies, who advanced by way of a 2-0 shootout win over Boston University. Northeastern and BU played to a 4-4 after regulation and a five-minute overtime, but the Huskies netted two shootout goals sto advance. The 32nd Women's Beanpot championship game will be held at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.
Ryabkina finished the game with four goals, marking the first time a Harvard player has had four tallies in a game since Sarah Vaillancourt '08-09 potted four against Cornell, February 13, 2009. In her first Beanpot contest, freshman goalie Laura Bellamy recorded her second shutout of the season, stopping 15 shots on the night. Josephine Pucci tallied the Crimson's other goal and Kate Buesser and Anna McDonald recorded two assists each in the win. The Crimson outshot the Eagles 51-15 on the evening and held a 40-25 edge in faceoffs.
Holding a 1-0 lead at the start of the third period, the Crimson extended its lead on Ryabkina's second marker, with Buesser earning the assist, with 11:20 to play in the game. Pucci's goal came off assists from Buesser and Randi Griffin at the 10:38 mark. Ryabkina capped off the hat trick by scoring her second power-play tally of the game, coming less than a minute later off a McDonald helper at 11:16. Ryabkina completed her quartet of scores by picking off an errant Eagle pass and burying an unassisted effort with 5:51 remaining in the game to give her the natural hat trick, lighting the lamp three times in one period.
The Crimson outshot the Eagles by a 22-6 margin in the second period, netting the game's first goal on a power play at 18:26. Defender Kelsey Romatoski carried the puck at the right point and made a pass into the slot, finding Anna McDonald. McDonald took a quick shot on net and BC goaltender Corinne Boyles made the save, but the puck bounced to her right, creating an open net opportunity for Ryabkina. The junior batted the puck into the back of the net, putting Harvard on top, 1-0. Through two periods of play, Harvard enjoyed a 35-12 advantage in shots.
Harvard will welcome Ivy League and ECAC Hockey rivals Brown and Yale to Bright Hockey Center Feb. 5-6.


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Me too actually. Thinking back, for me it was Warcraft 2, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem (2D side scrolling awesome!).
I love RTS. One of the first games I played on a PC was Warcraft 2.
If you liked Warcraft 2, you really need to try Starcraft or Starcraft 2. You can get the complete Battle Chest for Starcraft for less than 20 bucks. If you want to check and see if your PC can handle Starcraft 2, there's a demo.
I was not fond of Halo Wars at all. Even if you remove console limitations or the "watered down RTS" arguments, it's still got issues.
This game is very fun. It combines RTS and Halo. I wish I had gotten around to playing it sooner, but the limitation of playing an RTS on a pad was too much for me to pay for. So, I stole this one from my 7 y/o nephew. He thinks Uncle Jon is borrowing it, but we all know better...
I got to the part where "the third party" comes into play. I don't like the fact that somehow someone knew about them 30 years before H:CE, but that's just me.
I'm also not fond of stealing toys from kids
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The holidays are in full swing and for most people that means lots of opportunities to eat delicious, high-calorie foods that they normally don't eat during the rest of the year.
According to the Calorie Control Council, during Thanksgiving alone, when plates are laden with turkey, dressing and gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, candied yams and pecan pies, the average person consumes 4,500 calories and 230 grams of fat. A National Institutes of Health study found that translates into a pound of extra weight, which 85 percent of people do not lose during the course of the year. That adds up over time and before you know it, you're 10 pounds heavier.
With office holiday parties, church celebrations, and large family gatherings for Christmas and New Year's coming up, not to mention the time spent shopping, a lot of people slack off on their exercise routines during the holidays, even though they know they are going to over indulge at those decadent family meals. But Laurel's Health and Wellness Ambassador Carl Powell says people don't have to kick staying in shape to the curb this time of year.
Powell has a list of things people can do during the holiday season to ward off those unwanted extra pounds. He advises people to first, "Do some research and create a practical fitness plan. Don't wait until January to think about it."
In the meantime, as the holiday season progresses, he suggests that people stay as active as they can, whenever they can.
"You can have your gym bag packed and in your car, so if an opportunity comes up—shopping didn't take as long as you expected and the gym is nearby—you're prepared for it," Powell said.
And because many people are spending a lot of time at the mall shopping for Christmas gifts, Powell advises building in a bit of time to exercise while there.
"Wear comfortable shoes and spend about 30 minutes just walking around the mall before or after shopping," he said. "You don't have to race walk, but just stroll or go with the flow of others, without stopping in stores, and that can be beneficial."
Even though a lot of people kick up their exercise game and work out more before and during the holidays, others go on drastic diets, or eat little or nothing on the day of a big holiday meal or party.
"Don't starve yourself. You want to nourish your body, because if you skip meals, your metabolism slows down and your body stores calories. Eat throughout the day, so when you get to the party or dinner, you won't eat everything and can make healthy choices," Powell said.
Holiday parties and family gatherings are also a time when some people have high-calorie alcoholic drinks. Powell's advice is to complement those concoctions with lots of water.
"For every mixed drink you have, drink an eight ounce glass of water. It will fill you up and you won't eat as much and it will flush your system so you won't retain the calories," Powell said. "And also, avoid the eggnog if you can because it has lots of calories—350 calories in a small cup of eggnog—wine is a better choice."
A trend that is developing across the country that Powell thinks is a great idea is that many families and neighborhoods are gathering after big holiday meals to walk or bike together.
"Have that annual walk with family and neighbors after eating. It's a fun way to burn calories and can (be an incentive to) get you off the couch after a big meal," he said.
Because people have long lists that in addition to shopping for presents and food include putting up holiday decorations, cleaning their homes for guests and travel, they don't always build in a lot of time for getting much rest—big mistake, Powell said.
"Make sure you rest well because when you get the sleep you need, your body releases hormones that help you lose weight. Stress (and tiredness) does the opposite and sends off cortisol hormones that make you gain weight," he said.
Enjoying yourself during the holidays is a big part of the celebrations, so Powell is not a Scrooge in terms of his dos and don'ts. He said if you are going to splurge, which most of us do, enjoy treats you really love. He also suggests seasonal desserts, such as pumpkin pie, which won't be available year round. As for those who plan to overindulge, but want to get that one pound off after the holiday season, Powell goes back to his initial advice of planning ahead.
"You don't want it to be February and you're still trying to figure out what exercise or diet plan to go with that works for you, or you're waiting for products to come in the mail," he said. "And again, be practical. Don't say I'm going to run 10 miles a day when you're not even running or walking now. It's OK to take baby steps to be successful in getting back in shape."


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Sharon Stone is reporting for duty as a guest star on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU," NBC has confirmed to Access Hollywood.
Stone, 51, will hit the popular drama – starring Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni — as a police officer-turned-prosecutor for four episodes starting in April.
"It is obviously a thrill and a delight to have a star of Sharon's wattage and importance joining 'SVU'," series creator Dick Wolf told Entertainment Weekly.
The guest arc marks a return to the small screen for Stone, who won an Emmy in 2004 for her guest spot on ABC's "The Practice."
She's also made appearances on such shows as Showtime's "Huff" and NBC's "Will & Grace."
Stone's last big screen role was in the 2007 drama "Alpha Dog," starring Justin Timberlake. Her upcoming fims include the drama "Dirty Tricks," alongside Annette Benning, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt. The project is currently in development.
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Fact Sheet: The Mines Bill
As India prepares for the winter session of Parliament starting Thursday, India Real Time brings you fact sheets for key pending legislation that lawmakers are likely to consider for approval.
Name: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011
Aim: The bill's broader aim is to bring every aspect of mining in India – exploration, grant of leases, royalty pay-out, land acquisition, investigation and prosecution of illegal mining – under one umbrella law.
Why it's important: The bill seeks to substantially increase compensation for villagers and people classified as tribal who are required to give up their land for mining projects. If approved, this bill would require coal miners to give 26% of annual profits from any mining project to a district-level foundation that will help those displaced by the project. Other miners would have to pay an amount equal to the royalty they pay to the government to a foundation for those who have been displaced from their land for the project. The bill would also make it easier to get mining leases, a process that would become more transparent through the introduction of a provision that makes competitive bidding mandatory. The bill would also allow mining leases to be transferred from one company to another.
How it makes a difference: It would replace the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, which despite multiple amendments does not adequately deal with issues that have risen with the explosive growth of mining in recent years. For instance, the law left compensation for landowners to the discretion of state governments.
The current law focuses more on the prevention of illegal mining while the new bill would grant state governments greater powers to investigate and prosecute such activities. While the existing law allows mines to be awarded to state-run companies and power producers without bidding, if approved, the bill says all new leases can only be awarded through competitive bidding.
Who it affects: It affects some of India's largest companies, including state-run monopoly coal producer Coal India, major steel, metals and power producers, such as Tata Steel Vedanta ResourcesNTPC and Hindalco Industries
Millions of villagers and tribal people living in forested areas would benefit from the law, since it would increase the compensation they are entitled to should their land be required for a mining project.
Criticism: Miners are not happy with the provision of annual payments. "The doubling of royalty payments will make it unattractive for the private sector to invest in mining," said R. K Sharma, secretary general of the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries.
What next? The bill was approved by the cabinet in September 2011 and is currently being examined by a parliamentary panel for recommendations. Minister for Mines Dinsha Patel had said last month that he expects the bill to become a law in the upcoming session of Parliament.
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Currimundi is located on the northern boundary of the Caloundra area of the Sunshine Coast. It was named by Sir Leslie Wilson, using the local aboriginal name for the area, Garrimundi or Girrimundi, meaning 'Place of flying foxes'.
Winner of "Queensland's Cleanest Beach" award in 2004, Currimundi is certainly a gem in the crown of glorious beach areas in the Sunshine Coast region. Doubly blessed with a natural lake connected to a long and unspoilt stretch of beautiful surf beach, it is the place to relax for a few hours or stay a little longer.
Kids and adults alike love the lake's large expanse of water for swimming and frolicking on the sandy shores. The lake and beachfront have extensive parks and walkways for the public to enjoy before or after a swim in the surf or the calm waters of the lake. The lake is perfect for canoeing, kayaking and just paddling about. Try fishing from the shore or in a small motorised boat.
On the northern shore of Lake Currimundi is an area protected from development that showcases the natural beauty of the area. The Currimundi Lake Conservation Park is an unspoilt area of coastline and wallum heath. Check out the native wildflowers in early Spring. Enjoy picnicking, birdwatching and studying nature, taking long bushwalks and admiring the views from the lookout. People in wheelchairs can use the first 130 metres of the walking track to the lake lookout.
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Opinion: Obama's Fiscal Cliffhanger
Editorial board member Steve Moore provides an update on the fiscal cliff negotiations and Obama's unserious opening offer. Photo: Pool
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... well ... this ... one ... anyone standing at the edge of a cliff usually stepped back from a ... what Pres Obama is offered Republicans on Thursday suggests that the thrill seekers in Washington would like to stare into the abyss quite a bit longer ... it's ... kind of House Speaker John painter just a little while ago of give a press conference in which she said the talks are going absolutely nowhere with the White House ... here to talk about that with me is the Journal editorial pages Steve Moore I don't Steve ... I that ... well offer all the importance of solving the fiscal cliff and they seem to as Mr. Bader said to be absolutely dead in the water what is the problem ... well you know I ... think and dusty and I've been wrong about this for the last three weeks I've really got Brock Obama wanted a ... negotiated deal with the Republican ticket Khatibi the euro be the bipartisan ... op thousand over the next four years ... he's doing exactly the opposite you know ... what my sources to of been involved in some of these negotiations are saying what ... Brock Obama doesn't wanna deal he wants to surrender ... and that that's not a dozen of the terms that the Republicans are willing to live with ... I actually think the Republicans have reached out the olive branch pretty significantly they said look we're willing to put higher taxes on the table something a lot of conservatives are not happy with but that but Brock Obama wants everything he is one not one a negotiated as we reported yesterday on our editorial page what he's offering is four dollars of new taxes for every dollar of new spending cuts that's not something any rational Republican would go a long way ... yell well it's on so we're back in the summer of twenty eleven when we had the famous ... deficit negotiations then ... the deal terms the deal are roughly the same with the Republicans saying yes will put revenues on the table and a ... the Democrat saying well will take the tax increases and will promise to talk about spending cuts in the future it's hard to see that ... side of the early going anywhere ... actually yes let me correct you on the ... mostly write about but not completely right ... the Republican side talk to say that Democrats have taken off the table what they what they offered a year ago which Republicans rejected darker said the same month that the old world change we won the election ... were were not even offering any of that that I don't make us that we operate your doctors we have a stronger position so ... they are really feeling their oats right now the writing on the five worst and they do believe that they can take their you know take their case the people that comes to January ... edges bully when the Republicans and that's that and I think John Binner said exactly the right thing to think this is not present was serious about reaching an agreement that actually reduces spending even at the races access Dow ... well you know your eye Steve I think we all assumed that in the wake of the election the president did have the upper hand here after all he won but you have to wonder a little bit whether the political dynamics of this thing might be shifting ... when the president did run for the other through the election saying the main thing he won it was to raise those tax rates on the on the wealthiest Americans ... the House Republicans a pretty much conceded that he would get that but so it could be their overplayed their hand here ... gotta love that the Republicans are and a little bit of danger here to the antique as ... if they go in the two thousand thirteen with no deal you know what the media what Brock Obama to say every single day until the Republicans than over which is ... not the reason your face and the higher taxes if Republicans are protecting the rich front ... at this point I'm up almost of of of the body that says Obama doesn't wanna do a deal Republicans may happen to simply agree that ... said you know keep taxes low for everybody who makes less than two and fifty thousand they can very clear to people that I favor of this but to avoid going over this class ... they may have to read that but I think this idea work and get some kind of grand deal with all of these entitlement cuts I don't think any polite but he believes that can happen at this point Steve one last quick question is there any suggestion that with the democratic game here is to disadvantage the Republicans in a way that would be in their minds while the Democrats to take back the policy twenty fourteen ... no matter what color to the economy ... of course that's what this is all about the Democrats care more about one thing in my opinion them than anything else ... getting Republicans to I'd to break their no new taxes pledge tempted by a lot of Grover Norquist to make sure that the Republicans become the party they were in the nineteen fifties and sixties and seventies the tax collectors for the Democrats welfare state ... now okay thanks D I'm afraid you put your finger right on that ... thanks alot but ...


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Carol Wood: "Well, for students it's a great day to be outside with their friends. For parents and UVA administrators it's probably better to stay home."
Matt Kelly: "I guess what I am amazed by is the shock and consternation that people exhibited when they realized that there was drinking and gambling going on at a horse track."
Scottye Heilman: "The best thing about Foxfield is seeing old friends from college, getting dressed up, hanging out with new friends, and having a good time."


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Hide your tables! Bravo has announced the second season of the Real Housewives of New Jersey will return on May 3rd.
And based on the video preview below, this new season will not disappoint. As for what we can expect, well the infamous hair pulling incident that occurred during a fight between Danielle Staub, Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita will be shown. Danielle ended up pressing charges against Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley Holmes, for yanking out her hair extensions.
We also get to see the birth of Teresa's fourth daughter, the debut of Danielle's daughter, Christine Staub, on the catwalk at New York Fashion show, plus a trip by most of the women to Venice, Italy. Oh yeah, there are also stripper poles, police officers, and some boxing.
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Day's Worst: al-Qaida has surface-to-air missiles?
The U.S. has managed to keep al-Qaida on the run for the last several years, but there's disturbing news coming out of Mali about a discovery that could significantly alter the current landscape.
The Associated Press is reporting it has discovered documents that appear to be sort of a "Dummies Guide" to using SA-7 surface-to-air missiles, heat-seeking, shoulder-fired devices which are capable of taking down commercial airliners. And it seems that these guides were developed by al-Qaida to train its fighters to use them.
The U.S. has been trying to keep tabs on Gadhafi's weapons for years and even sent a special team over to Libya in 2011 to try to recover the SA-7s as fighting raged in Tripoli. But they were too late: many of the missiles had already been looted.


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Experience Europe Without Leaving North America
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Where to go on your next getaway? The sky's the limit-but that doesn't mean you have to fly to get there. Even with high gas prices, a 2- to 3-hour road trip still costs less than airline tickets, especially for a family. Plan your drive using AAA's Fuel Cost Calculator: Select your starting point, your destination and the make and model of your car-and find out how much a weekend away will run you (fuelcostcalculator.com).
Go Dutch: Holland, Michigan
This town is known for its world-famous Tulip Time festival in May, which draws more than 500,000 people to see millions of tulips in bloom. But Holland, nestled on the banks of Lake Michigan, boasts quaint Dutch charm and outdoor fun any time of year.
Start here: Hop on the trolley and ride through the cobblestone streets and brick alleyways of the historic district, stopping along the way at your choice of more than 120 shops and galleries. Visit Nelis' Dutch Village, where you can watch Klompen dancers perform Dutch folk dances and take a ride on a zweefmolen (swing ride). On a guided excursion to Windmill Island you'll learn about Dutch culture, watch arts and crafts demos and climb a 240-year-old windmill.
Ethnic flavor: Alpenrose restaurant offers specialties from the Alps region, like jaeger schnitzel (beef, pork or veal cutlet) and Swiss steak. Stop at the Hungry Dutchman Cafe at Dutch Village for bankets (almond-filled pastry logs), pea soup or pigs in a blanket (stuffed cabbage rolls).
More to explore: Pedal the bike path along Lakeshore Drive, which connects Holland State Park and Grand Haven, hopping off at several of the beachfront parks you encounter. Land a trophy catch on a Lake Michigan fishing charter or explore the lake on a rented wave- runner or power boat.
Stay here: Holiday Inn Express (866-315-6182; suburbaninns.com) has a large indoor pool, outdoor spa, sports court and oversize rooms, starting at $120 a night. Country Inn By Carlson is a hit with families, thanks to its free continental breakfast, indoor pool, reasonable rates and location next to Nelis' Dutch Village (888-201-1746; countryinns.com/hollandmi). Rooms start at $89.
For more information Holland Convention and Visitors Bureau (800-506-1299; holland.org)
Amish Country: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Picturesque farms dot the countryside and horse and buggies clip-clop along back roads in Lancaster County, home of America's oldest Amish settlement.
Start here: Tour the Amish Farm and House and watch demonstrations of quilting and blacksmithing. The multimedia presentation at the Amish Experience explores the tough choices faced by Amish teenagers. Stop at a local shop to sample the baked goods.
Ethnic flavor: Pick from traditional Lancaster County recipes like ham loaf, brown butter noodles, fresh veggies and chow chow at the Bird-in-the-Hand Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord.
More to explore: The back roads are perfect for pedaling; rent bikes and ask for a map of suggested routes. Head to nearby Gifford Pinchot State Park to paddle the 340-acre lake or hike shoreline trails.
Stay here: Willow Valley Resort (800-444-1714; willowvalley.com) has two pools and suites, starting at $119. Or milk cows at Verdant View Farm B&B (888-321-8119; verdantview.com). Rooms from $73.
For more information Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau (800-PA-DUTCH; padutchcountry.com)
German Town: Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg's Main Street area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its mid-19th-century German-style buildings and church steeples. The neighborhood also features some of the town's legendary "Sunday houses," where pioneers and farmers stayed overnight when they came into town to sell produce and attend church. Visit in the fall for Oktoberfest-a celebration of all things German.
Start here: Visit Pioneer Museum to learn about the lives of early German settlers, then head to Sauer-Beckman Farm, where costumed interpreters perform farm chores, such as milking cows, plowing fields, churning butter and herding cattle.
Ethnic flavor: Try Opa's sausage and bratwurst, served with hot German potato salad, red cabbage, potato pancakes and sauerkraut at Auslander Biergarten and Restaurant. Or stop by the Rather Sweet Bakery and Cafe in historic downtown for shortbread and kolaches (pastries stuffed with fruit or cheese).
More to explore: Hike trails and climb the 425-foot granite dome at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, then visit Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area, home to some 3 million Brazilian free-tailed bats and 3,000 cave myotises (May through October). At Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park take a ranger-guided tour of the President's boyhood home, check out the hefty Hereford cows on the ranch and walk the mile-long circular trail to the Johnson Settlement, where you'll learn about old-time cattle drives and visit the log home of LBJ's grandparents.
Stay here: Quiet Hill Ranch Bed and Breakfast (830-669-2253; quiethillranch.com). A remote peaceful setting 25 minutes outside of town. Cabins offer a lovely view of the valley and are perfect for star gazing at $160 per night. A block from downtown Main Street, the Fredericksburg Inn and Suites (800-446-0202; fredericksburg-inn.com) has two pools, free parking, an outdoor barbecue area and a hot tub. Rooms start at $99.
For more information Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau (888-997-3600; fredericksburg-texas.com)
French Flair: Montreal, Quebec
While you'll need a passport to visit this bustling, cosmopolitan hub, Montreal, the second-largest French-speaking city in the world, is a lot easier-and cheaper-to get to than Paris. (It's only a short plane ride from most places in the U.S.) Walk the streets, lined with French pastry shops and cafes, and you're more likely to hear si'l vous plait and merci than "please" and "thank you." In fact, street signs are required to be in French (but many are multilingual).
Start here: Montreal's famous Parisian-style Old Town is crowded with cultural landmarks, museums, boutiques, sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Watch street performers in lively Place Jacques-Cartier square and don't miss the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica. Montreal loves a party and hosts more than 40 festivals annually; June's Festival International de Jazz offers more than 370 free shows.
Ethnic flavor: Visit the colorful Marche Atwater farmers' market, where more than 50 vendors sell delicacies like French bread, cheese, sausages and wine. Try the award-winning viande fume (smoked meat) at Schwartz's Deli, a Montreal legend that has been around since 1928.
More to explore: Kids can walk through four different ecosystems (rain forest, polar, marine and forest) at the Biodome, where penguins, parrots and other creatures abound. Get close to creepy-crawlies and beautiful bugs at the Montreal Insectarium, home to more than 160,000 mounted specimens.
Stay here: The stylish all-suite Le Saint-Sulpice (877-785-7423; www.lesaintsulpice.com/) has a friendly staff and plush amenities in an Old Montreal location; rooms with kitchenettes start at $285. Le Square Phillips (866-393-1193; squarephillips.com), with its extra-large studios and suites, is located downtown. Deluxe studios with kitchens start at $166.
For more information Greater Montreal Convention and Tourism Bureau (514-844-3264; tourisme-montreal.org)
Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Family Circle magazine.
This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and availabilities are subject to change. Please contact each hotel and attraction for up-to-date rates and information before taking your trip.


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All About Pre-college Summer Programs
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Ever since male cyclists stopped taking EPO and blood transfusions and bought SRM's instead, road racing has been a boring and predictable procession. My ill-informed and over-thought explanation is that the playing field's got so level that attacking is futile - for every minute a contender spends churning out 6.5w/kg, you know they'll have to repay it with a period at 5.5w/kg, giving the person who's steadily knocking out 6w/kg a chance to catch up. It happened all through the Tour: Nibali attacks, Wiggins and Froome slowly peg him back. Softly, softly, catchee monkey.
On Sunday morning I didn't have high hopes for an exciting Women's road race. I was however fully committed to some serious sofa time, but after an hour of 30kph gruppo compatto I was counting sheep and expecting to drift off any momen...
Then Ellen Van Dijk happened.
Fuck me, what a rider! Attack! Attack! And then attack some more in a style we've not seen in men's road racing for years. By about the fifth time she shot off the front, through a wall of wet road spray, on yet another suicide mission I was smitten. When you dream about bike racing, this is what it looks like - aggressive, assertive, passionate, hard, EPIC.
Then Emma Pooley got active too - rather than covering moves, she started countering them. Chase 'em down, sprint straight past, look back and watch the carnage unfold. The hammer had well and truly been dropped and I - and it seemed the whole of twitter - was loving it.
By the time they got to the top of Box Hill for the second time it was shaping up to be a classic, and then Vos attacked, her match-stick thin arms almost buckling under the violence her legs were wreaking on her bike. And who was that immediately on her wheel? Only bloody Lizzie Armitstead (Armitstead with a T, thankyou) - you beauty!
The only time I feel as nervous, as shiver shake adrenalised, as I felt through that final 30km to the line is when I'm approaching a sprint in a bike race myself. Your head clears, your heart rattles, your arms feel empty and you feel shaky, like you've had too much coffee.
I had drunk too much coffee, but that's besides the point - I was watching a race that made me feel like I was there. It was beyond enthralling.
As they came into the Mall you couldn't help pre-emptively hanging the gold round Vos' neck - let's face it, the woman's unbeatable on two wheels. Armitstead did a good sprint, but second is the best you're ever going to get against Vos, and that's what happened.
Was I disappointed that the Brit didn't get win? Not really, I'd just watched the best race I've seen in almost a decade, and was so fired up I chucked my kit on and gladly went riding in the rain, trying to emulate Ellen Van Dijk for 2hrs on the slick sodden roads of Essex. I don't remember ever trying to emulate a female sportsperson before, but yesterday I did, and when we go to Crystal Palace tomorrow night, I'm going to remind myself of Emma Pooley and the way she rode so aggressively for the team. How good is that? The Women's Road Race wasn't just a brilliant advert for Women's road racing, Women's cycling or Women's sport, it was a massive win for sport full-stop.