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April 16, 2007
Three classic games from three classic systems. The only problem you'll have this week is deciding which one to download first. For the best retro gaming around, it's time to pay a visit to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel.
Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Punch Out!!® Featuring Mr. Dream (NES®, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit. Take them on one by one, starting with skinny Glass Joe. Battle up through King Hippo and all the way to the WVBA Champion himself. Players use their best jabs, hooks and power uppercuts to knock out opponents, but must pay attention to subtle changes in their body position to dodge jaw-breaking blows. With great graphics, addictive action and a touch of humor, this game will keep players entertained for hours.
Virtua Fighter™ 2 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Virtua Fighter was the very first 3-D fighting game in the industry and introduced six unique characters, each with their own martial arts style. In Virtua Fighter 2, the intrepid fighters return to the World Fighting Tournament. Players take to the stage to see who will claim the championship title. Will it be Lau Chan, Kage-Maru, Wolf Hawkfield, Jeffry McWild, Akira Yuki, Jacky Bryant, Sarah Bryant or Pai Chan? The answer lies within. Players immerse themselves in this technically challenging game and see if they have what it takes to be the champion of the second World Fighting Tournament.
Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): The "hardheaded" hero is back for more in the second installment of the Bonk series. Taking place in the Monster Kingdom, Bonk the Caveman makes his way toward King Drool III. Bonk's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game in which players Jump and "Bonk" (head-butt) their enemies while they make their way to the goal at the end of each stage. Double, even triple, attack power by eating the meat that appears in a stage. There are eight different hidden bonus stages, and the Dinosaur Train that appears after players defeat a boss will change depending on how many Smileys they've collected. With new actions such as the Triangle Jump and the ability to climb trees, as well as seven variety-packed stages, Bonk's Revenge will keep players playing over and over.
For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
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Published on 05/25/04 at 23:18:12 PST by Dan
"The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them."
(Ecclesiasticus 38:4)
"And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat,
whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary:
and the fruit thereof
be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine."
(Ezekiel 47:12)
". . .as Haoma is the plant of eternal life, it is but natural that one of his first priests should have been the first healer."
(Vendidad, Fargard XX, page 226)
1. In 1994
we recorded our intent to unite, as a multi-denominational Ethno-Socio-Religious Institute
, a previously unrecognized Ethnic Minority that utilizes/relies upon cannabis religiously. Explaining that we follow Neo-Zoroastrian tenets. Reasoning that the Zoroastrian scripture, the Avesta, were the least convoluted as well as most ancient source of beliefs and practices in accordance with our own.
2. The Avesta of Zoroastrianism declares that "no wily priest are needed", inferring that Haoma, (aka cannabis) questions the user direct! It provokes thought! For this reason we have no "wily priest"; leaders in our organization are known as Enlightened Cogniscenti (EC), we do not want to do the thinking for others, whom themselves have a perfectly good mind. We seek only to enlighten others of seemingly hidden truths that we have discovered.
3. We have looked into various methods of organization for our church, in a way that maintains "separation of church and state". Some may assert that organizing a church as a "corporation sole" isn't as bad as organizing a church as a non-profit 501c3 tax-exempt religious corporation. But such an argument is just quibbling over different shades of gray. A "corporate sole" church cannot be supported and defended biblically, any more so than can the non-profit incorporated church. They are both corporations, brought into existence by the State, regulated by the State, and made subordinate to the State. They "render unto Caesar" that which should never be relegated under the authority of the State to govern, regulate or render.
This is why we remain a "Free Church". Established and concretized through
our public recording of the creation of The Church Of Cognizance in 1994
; that the world may be aware of our form of existence.
4. A democracy that recognizes only man made laws perforce obliterates the concept of Liberty as a divine right.
5. Sovereignty itself is, of course, not subject to law, for it is the author and source of law; but
in our system, while sovereign powers are delegated to the agencies of government, sovereignty itself remains with the people, by whom and for whom all government exists and acts.
And the law is the definition and limitation of power.
Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356, 370 (1886)(emphasis added)
A Ticket to Liberty, November 1990 edition, page 146,(emphasis added)
The Church Of Cognizance plans, as finance becomes available, to:
1. Wave our flag higher by publishing in world read newspapers
2. Begin a theological institute that teaches history of religion with emphasis on cannabis
3. Present a Constitutional challenge to existing laws that obstruct the personal choice to use naturally occurring substances; a Natural Right bestowed upon all by the creative forces of nature itself.
Any personal information you disclose to us (address, phone, email, etc.) is held in confidence and will never be shared with any others.
The items and prices shown here supersede any and all other lists and order forms published elsewhere, including those shown in our books.
The Church Of Cognizance Cultural Information Center nor dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPorium engage in the "sale of merchandise, products or services." This ministry operates on a "suggested donation" basis. If you make any selections and payments here it is understood that you are in agreement with the suggested donation price, as published, use and dispersion of such funds by Danuel and/or Mary Quaintance the founding cogniscenti in any manner they see fit in promoting the mission and/or ministry of the Church Of Cognizance. If you are unable to pay the suggested donation price, please write this ministry with a request for what materials you are seeking, what you intend to use them for, what you are able to afford and why (e.g. "I'm in prison and only get paid 25 cents a day for making license plates"). We will consider and respond to all serious, legitimate and reasonable requests.
Materials and services provided by The Church Of Cognizance Cultural Information Center, and dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPorium (Arizona, United States) Donations made via Paypal. (California, USA)
Because we are a persecuted Ethno-socio-religious minority, a declaration of our beliefs is probably one of the most important items to have. It should be Notarized to make it admissible as evidence of your pre-existing beliefs (the ultimate would be to record at your county recorders office, because this is a way of obtaining certified copies if something were to happen to the original, also, in law it is considered to be raising a flag to put the world on notice of a claimed right)
To claim "registered" membership in the COC you should read "The Church Of Cognizance Introduced" and fill out and return the pledge at the end of it to the stated address.
I am working on an online version, so far it will send me the information so I can put it in the database, you can use it to get the info to me fast but for now I would prefer to have a snail-mail copy sent to the address shown so we have a valid signature on file.
A Pledge Certificate that you can frame and hang to remind you of your pledge is at
An IOMM Charter declaring your authority is at
I just discovered the link in downloads for the program we use to print our member ID cards was broken it has been updated by making a copy I had available. It is at
the size should be set for "5371 Business Card" on these following card sets that you can download and use.
You can print on blank card stock and cut out by hand or use the perforated ones at wal-wart.
The front of the Member ID Card
The back of the Member ID Card
The front of the our business card
We put this on the back of some of our business cards for friends
We print Sanctuary signs on card stock, sticker paper, magnet paper, shirts and hats. Sanctuary signs are located at
Plant tags we print on sticker paper then trim into 4 tags that can be folded around a stick and placed with the plant or attached to the potter or grow chamber or whatever will likely be taken as evidence
The 16 pages we recorded in 1994 is here
Cannabis The Facts
an early writing of mine from 1996
My translated copy of the Hom Yasht (Marijuana Hymn) from the Avesta.
Mary and I occasionally make some Ceramic Ornamentation for the Church Of Cognizance that depicts articles used for thousands of years in our religion
Scanned pages about Kaf pipe in biblical archeology from "The Great American Hemp Industry; By Jack Fraizer")
Hope this helps all who have been waiting so long . and please let me know if anything needs fixed.
Any personal information you disclose to us (address, phone, email, etc.) is held in confidence and will never be shared with any others.
The items and prices shown here supersede any and all other lists and order forms published elsewhere, including those shown in our books.
The Church Of Cognizance Cultural Information Center nor dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPorium engage in the "sale of merchandise, products or services." This ministry operates on a "suggested donation" basis. If you make any selections and payments here it is understood that you are in agreement with the suggested donation price, as published, use and dispersion of such funds by Danuel and/or Mary Quaintance the founding cogniscenti in any manner they see fit in promoting the mission and/or ministry of the Church Of Cognizance. If you are unable to pay the suggested donation price, please write this ministry with a request for what materials you are seeking, what you intend to use them for, what you are able to afford and why (e.g. "I'm in prison and only get paid 25 cents a day for making license plates"). We will consider and respond to all serious, legitimate and reasonable requests.
Materials and services provided by The Church Of Cognizance Cultural Information Center, and dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPorium (Arizona, United States)
Donations made via Paypal. (California, USA)
Pax vobiscum (L. Peace be with you)
dan of dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPORIUM
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Membership Dues
Written on 05/26/04 at 00:47:00 PST by
Non-voting Membership in the Church Of Cognizance is FREE. If you would like to be a FULL member and have your say in decisions made affecting the COC annual dues are $5.00 U.S.
Container Tags
Written on 08/26/04 at 05:38:58 PST by
You can download a full sheet image in .pdf format and print on sticker paper cut into strips and place folded in half attached to the bottom outside of a bag, or can be put around a storage container.
Written on 09/03/04 at 13:49:42 PST by
dan in colorado
thanks for being there for people i also support and i feel supported now too.serendipity is high coincidence- i saw some of your materiels, and laughed out loud with joy!as a scientist,and buhdist at all the mention of mice. i had a mouse colony and spent last winter studying and learning from these gentle friends.there are murders in that community too, and we can learn so much (sorry to kill anyone's buzz). also free association,the brain function,and cognative receptors discussion made sense .thank you for that.
Thanks and another link to include in packet
Written on 09/07/04 at 19:44:00 PST by
Thanks Dan in Colorado, when we get a review like yours, it makes all our effort that much more enjoyable and seemingly worthwhile.
Here's another link to a page I call "Try all things" based on the passage from theologians which instructs to "hold fast to that which is good".
Enlightened Cogniscenti Danuel D. Quaintance
Our First Internet Website 1995
Written on 09/07/04 at 19:59:55 PST by
Here is a link to an archived copy of our first website on the internet. Still has information found no where else on the internet! Some links may not work because the host is not being used anymore, and our email has changed because of this as well.
Affidavit by Danuel D. Quaintance
Written on 07/24/05 at 12:27:11 PST by
This is a statement in the form of affidavit giving FACTUAL Evidence connecting the "Tree of Life" with "Marijuana" through recent archaeological discoveries, and a 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica. Then asking that laws against cultivation, possession, and use be ruled null and void on the grounds they cause excess entanglement between Church and State.
[2.4 meg so please allow time to download this is with signature and seal of the church ]
is not signed nor stamped but will display in a browser
Pax Vobiscum
Enlightened Cogniscenti Danuel Q
RE: Affidavit by Danuel D. Quaintance
Written on 07/25/05 at 18:43:07 PST by
the Affidavit.htm link above didn't work the way I wanted so for now I just put the text in the general forum you can get to it with this link below
This may win the war !
Written on 07/26/05 at 02:16:07 PST by
Bari Wyte
I am currently on trial for the alleged possession of .04 gram of something.
So far it cost me $757.50 to stay out of jail when busted on my birth day July fourth. Its High time the worshipers of the black cloth realize that they are the aggressors and we pray that all those in jail right now will soon be liberated- thanks Dan n Mary !!
500 university economists endorse M J
Written on 07/26/05 at 02:37:33 PST by
Bari Wyte
Marijuana Policy Project
P.O. box 77492
Capitol Hill
Washington DC 20013
All of these economists are listed as petitioning congress to legalize and not jephardize the general public any longer. Sign thier petition as well!!
Missionery work in Ann Arbor MI.
Written on 08/08/05 at 00:12:41 PST by
Danny Ray Hardesty
pleas send breef on Curch of Cognezenc,I want to canvis the U of M,Will be hear for a coopel of weeks,things are on hold betwean me and sandra,cot is on the 19 of Sept,in Flag.
Tri-fold pamphlet of the COC introduced
Written on 10/19/05 at 23:20:07 PST by
Here is a new version 10-20-05 of the Church Of Cognizance Introduced. This is a Tri-fold double sided pamphlet and enrollment pledge for the COC. Making a very handy handout for Concerts and other types of gathering.
The Church was just INVADED
Written on 01/05/06 at 02:43:09 PST by
Bari Wyte
As three agents ftom the DEA, with forthought (holders of Dan's Cards) tried to forceably enter the COC Sanctuary. All of us arrested, and tried, await the outcome of this attack on freedom. Will the authorities whom have taken an oath of office, to the corperation of the US or whatever they say they are, be culpable of hate crimes from now on ? OR can a Fereral INjunction be asked for? OR can there be a Civil Suit filed on our behalf to protect US from THEM ?
Is there any other least restrictive way to give "them" a gracefull way out of this indescretion that has continued for over 70 years ? REMEMBER the ALLAH MO. !! Thats the show me State, for all you rubes out there who think these laws represent you, or protect you, or that your elected representitives, are voting in your best interests. OR that a war is being fought to win a democracy that insures freedom and JUSTus for ALL.
Written on 01/20/06 at 06:51:36 PST by
Dan,Mary thanks for all available inf. justlove your site.Keep up the great work. Mari
dea holding founders without bond
Written on 02/26/06 at 06:48:15 PST by
I just wanted to post this message to all who may not know about the illegal arrest and false imprisonment of E.C. Dan and E.C. Mary. They were on official buisness of the church, procuring sacred sacrament when they were detained they are now being held at the dona ana county detention facility in las cruces, new mexico. We want all to know that everything is being done day and night to fight for their immediate release. All thoughts and comments are welcome. venessa
Any recent new's on Dan and Mary ?
Written on 03/03/06 at 23:45:45 PST by
I do believe I am a registered member of the C.O.C., not a very involved one yet, but that open for change.
I have been aware of the violation on Dan, Mary, the Church, and other's. This is all very wrong and we can only pray that our right to believe will be respected and honored.
What is needed, if not done, is a Legal Fund to be set up so that financial help can be raised for this legal battle.
I do pray for the safety and health of all involved.
Written on 03/12/06 at 07:09:59 PST by
I was in the countey pokey with Dan in LC,NM tired and a finer human being I will never met. His struggle is just and the feeling is right. EC Dan held me in his arms and comforted me thru my long first night in New Mexico's Abu Graib prison in Cruces. Dan is right on when he says remember the ALLAH MO. Dan is also right on when he speaks of providing aid in the hot desert to my Mexican brothers and sisters seeking a better life in fortress U.S. Long live EC Dan and Mari and thre struggle to perserve our freedom and rights to grow and smoke what comes from the land and therfore from God (ALLAH) himself. May he bless you all and help you and me in our legal battles to come.
Fernando de Mexico Nuevo EE UU
Written on 03/12/06 at 07:10:01 PST by
I was in the countey pokey with Dan in LC,NM tired and a finer human being I will never met. His struggle is just and the feeling is right. EC Dan held me in his arms and comforted me thru my long first night in New Mexico's Abu Graib prison in Cruces. Dan is right on when he says remember the ALLAH MO. Dan is also right on when he speaks of providing aid in the hot desert to my Mexican brothers and sisters seeking a better life in fortress U.S. Long live EC Dan and Mari and thre struggle to perserve our freedom and rights to grow and smoke what comes from the land and therfore from God (ALLAH) himself. May he bless you all and help you and me in our legal battles to come.
Fernando de Mexico Nuevo EE UU
the consititution and the drug war
Written on 03/23/06 at 23:25:21 PST by
Thomas Jefferson said that he sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Jefferson on weishaupt there is no secrecy in our endeavors to render men wise & virtuous, then he would not have thought of any secret machinery for that purpose .in the 12th amendment where is the people right to vote it not there! he sold out to this secret society. was the Louisiana purchase his reward a feather in his cap!In the controlled substances act in section 801a it states that the controlled substances act is an international treaty (casus foederis) Oakland cannabis cooperative case (00-151)532 u.s. 483 (2001) is (case made federal casus foederis).
In the united states constitution, the united states is made up of a compact this is the 50 states an in that compact the states give to the general government special purposes,-- delegated to that government certain definite powers, reserving each state to itself,the right to self government by 2/3 or 3/4 the states vote for their representatives that will represent them in the general government this is called (non casus foederis) HEADS OF STATES this is the government we have chosen.in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions section # 2 it says that if the freedom of the press speech or religion is violated that whatever violated either is a false religion that libels falsehood and defamation, equally with heresy,( false doctrine)(the loretta nall case in alabanama case num dc 2002-1006-1007 is violation of speech and the prees) and are withheld from the cognizance of the federal tribunals.in section # 8 it says that if case is made federal by (casus foederis) that this would be to surrender the form of government we have chosen. freedom of the press speech and religion has been violated , and case has been made federal by ( casus foederis ) seizing the rights of the states,and consolidating them in to the hands of the general government, with a power assumed to binned the states,in all cases whatsoever by laws made, not with are consent, but by other against their consent thus surrendering the form of government we have chosen we are living under one deriving its power from its Owen will, and not from our authority ! in the constitution there is perversion to take back the government is says to get a hold of are legislatures and call for a committee of conference and correspondence be appointed .I am emailing this out to how ever will listen this is not are government we need to take it back!!!!!! i,ve sent package out to Kendrick meek and Tim Ryan office in Washington DC I think these men have faith in the constitution.I have the precedent that makes the numerous and valuable inhabitants of these states reduced to outlaws and put us under the absolute dominion of one man!
Written on 04/08/06 at 04:09:50 PST by
ec dan
aloha and blessings. we give thanks and praises to Haoma. We have OUR 3 wisemen and Haoma is our Guide. True is our reward and freedom our lover.
ec dan,puna
Written on 07/10/06 at 19:02:26 PST by
Magus Antiwolf
Our government has declared war on its own people as well as people around the world. based soley on religious belief and expression.
It is time for we the people to stand up in one clear voice demanding our rights be restored. Using any means necessary, using violence as a VERY last resort.
We of the Temple of the Whitewolf send positive thoughts and warm wishes to all of the POWs including and especilly Dan and Mari.
Giving a moment of silence during our sacred herbal rituals, showing our solidarity in this common cause.
Hoping the insanity is quickly squashed, allowing average american citizens to go about their daily lives. persuing happiness as guaranteed by our founding fathers.
Magus Antiwolf
King of the Cauldron
Temple of the WhiteWolf
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Written on 08/30/06 at 01:41:12 PST by
Hi I now live in florida. whats going on with Mary,Dan from Pima az.?I am an old member of church . love&respect peace. later Mari
What Soma, Soma: By E.C. Danuel Quaintance 1996
Written on 01/11/07 at 13:22:15 PST by
"What Soma, Soma" revised in 1996 is included in the Neo-Zoroastrian Book of Cognizance, an expanding volume of Cogniscenti Wisdom. Below is a link to a copy in the Public Theology Forum
Below is a direct link to the Article which includes links to Archeological Evidence which is also included in the NeoZoroastrian Book of Cognizance:
There is also some Bible quotes at the Public Theo Forum.
dan&mary's Monastery-HEMPorium
Written on 01/11/07 at 23:15:52 PST by
Greetings Cogniscenti,Guest,Family, and Friends,
E.C. Dan and Mary Quaintance, invite you to a recommended visit at their Family Oriented Monastic Order (FOMO) website. Set up as a Wiki style website makes it easy to navigate the extensive research connecting Haoma with Marijuana and its fascinating history, expanded information about the Church of Cognizance, and more detailed information about our ongoing Legal battles in pursuit of "Fundamental Human Rights", and Religious Liberty, in America and around the World. Please visit us today at
Where to find the coc
Written on 04/12/07 at 07:18:14 PST by
Where can I join the coc? I live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Where to find the coc
Written on 04/24/07 at 02:04:22 PST by
Greetings Anonymous Coward ;-)
In light of today's persecution of those that truely desire to practice the religion their conscience directs, we can appreciate wanting to remain anonymous. The best we can tell you is that this is the page where membership information and information about the COC is located. Look above, there are two links, one is a form that can be filled out and mailed to the Cultural Information Center of the Church of Cognizance that maintains a record of registered members. The other option is to use the link below that link to register online and your information will go to the same location and be kept as a matter of record. All registered members are entered in the online database, which only discloses the name of your monastery, and the fact you are a registered member. An example of that database can be accessed from the help menu link at the top of this or any other page on this website. The help menu is in the link on the top right hand side of the pages. As far as giving out information of other monasteries we do not do that because of the persecution. I can tell you there are several monasteries in the Phoenix area, but like yourself most prefer to remain anonymous.
Thank you for your interest and have a great day.
"good thoughts, good words, good deeds"
May peace be with you and your's
E.C. Danuel D. Quaintance
Church of Cognizance
Written on 06/09/07 at 05:00:24 PST by
Mary, Dan I am having problem with sign in had to go on line as a guest,should I re register? I hope to se you all soon . stay strong. always Mari
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"Good thoughts, Good words, Good deeds"
EC Danuel
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Hello i m Vinz i would like to work for the diffusion of the COC, please let me know if i can take any contact in Italy or Europe.
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Egg salad is one of the most accessible, easy, and delightful egg preparations, though the name confounds me. Why salad? Can't we come up with a better name for chopped eggs bound with mayonnaise? You can put it on lettuce if you want—but be sure it's crunchy lettuce, head lettuce or romaine, which serve as a serving vessel and garnish. Because egg salad is about the softest food you can make, it should always be paired with something crunchy: Toast. Crackers. Celery. Crisp bacon. Try making a lettuce wrap with the tarragon-chive version, or serve pappadams with the curried egg salad.
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- judicious flavoring (herbs, spices, onion, as you wish)
- crunch (croutons, celery)
Egg salad is especially good when you make your own mayonnaise (Egg Salad with Homemade Lemon-Shallot Mayonnaise, is heaven to me)…But it's not essential, so wondrous are the fresh hard-cooked eggs themselves. And sometimes even I don't want to bother with homemade mayo (I always have some Hellmann's on hand for a fried-egg sandwich. In that case I make sure to load the eggs with plentiful, flavorful herbs, such as tarragon (my favorite herb with eggs) and the oniony chive.
I love an egg salad sandwich on toasted bread, but egg salad can also make an excellent—and elegant—canapé on crackers or small toasts, an hors d'oeuvre that can be made in advance. A tablespoonful on a water cracker garnished with a sprig of chervil or a small leaf of tarragon is a satisfying and economical bite to serve a lot of guests.
Preparing the Eggs
A wooden bowl and a rounded knife called a mezzaluna are the perfect tools for quickly and neatly chopping hard cooked eggs.
The yolks fall apart easily, so you mainly have to go after the whites.
Chop the eggs to your taste. I like larger chunks of white, but those pictured here could be chopped even further for more uniformity.
Egg Salad with Tarragon and Chives
Serves 4 for sandwiches or 12 for canapés
Tarragon is my favorite herb, both powerful and gentle, assertive yet delicate. It pairs beautifully with eggs. I also love the oniony punch of chives with egg. I make this as a summer lunch, when the herb garden is lush.
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- Salt
- 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup/120 milliliters Hellmann's mayonnaise or your own
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1. Put the red onion in a small bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, then cover with water for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Put the eggs in a medium bowl. Give them a three- or four-finger dose of salt and a liberal application of freshly ground pepper. Add the mayonnaise. Strain the onion and add it, along with the herbs, and stir with a rubber spatula till all of the ingredients are uniformly combined.
3. Egg salad is ready to serve, on toast as a sandwich, on toast points as a canape, or simply as is.
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I. Perspective.
Although the mathematics of perspective were discovered by Philippo
Brunelleschi in the early 1400's, teaching artists how to construct correct
perspective images was not easy. In this 1525 woodcut, Albrecht Durer
demonstrates the use of a Draftsman's Net. A wooden frame covered with a grid
of black threads, together with an eyepiece - represented here by a small
obelisk - permitted an artist to replicate the scene before him onto a drawing
surface ruled with a matching grid. We will repeat his demonstration in class.
Nobody will be asked to undress.
In this course, we consider the interwoven histories of science and Western art from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century. Our approach will be to study the major revolutions in science and mathematics during these busy six centuries, then consider the effect they've had (real or imagined) on parallel revolutions in the visual arts. The images above represent four problems we'll pay particular attention to. We'll also look briefly at how computer graphics handles each of these problems. No programming experience is required.
|II. Scientic illustration. While the ancients were careful observers of nature, their knowledge of human anatomy was deeply flawed, and their scientific treatises survive only as text - no figures. Shown here is a print from Andreas Vesalius's seminal 1543 book, On the Fabric of the Human Body. With these precisely shaded and carefully labeled drawings, he revolutionized both the study of human anatomy and the art of scientific illustration. In this course we will try creating our own technical illustrations. Nobody will be flayed.
|III. Light and shadow. The notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) include many studies of penumbrae - the zone of partial shadow created when an object occludes only part of a light source. Despite his legendary powers of observation, Leonardo's writings contain misconceptions about how shadows are formed. A scientific understanding of these phenomena came only two centuries later, with the work of Lambert, Bouguer, and others during the European Enlightenment. We will repeat many of their crucial experiments in class.
|IV. Color. Since antiquity, artists have struggled with the question of how to organize colors into scales. Despite contributions by Newton and others, human color vision remained a mystery until the 1800's, when Young and Helmholtz proved that colors occupy a 3D space. After them, writers experimented with many ways of organizing this space. Here is a spherical arrangement proposed by Philipp Runge in 1810.


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UnBooks:Instant Messaging Translation Guide for 19th Century English Gentlemen
So; an old horse gambling chap of yours stopped by your estate the other day, bringing his "Gentleman Wordswallow's Charles Babbage Counting Machine" and demonstrated this new form of communication for the lower classes known as "Instant Messaging".
Instant Messaging? you say. Preposterous! Back in my day, post had to be carried by courier on horseback f-
Yes, yes, yes. Tales of your past are delightfully interesting, good sir. But this new fangled method of communiqué must have seemed foreign to you, even more foreign than a drunken Parisian in London asking for his way home.
Never fear, for I have delved deeply into this "Instant Messaging" and have discovered the code by which these "Instant Messagers" communicate, and I am present today to guide you and educate you through this new method of language degradation.
An Example, for Example's Sake
hotchick43 is an middle-aged, wealthless man who is pretending to be a young heiress who is secretly naughty. This man has become very lonely, even without marriage! such that he must feign gender and age for the purpose of communication with another human being.
studdude2003 is a jovial youth who is well on his way to being a chubby, red-faced aristocrat much like you and me. For an unknown reason, he has delusions that he is a piece of metal designed to fasten two sheets of steel together. Why anyone would choose such a fantasy is a question best left to Freud.
This following conversation will enlighten you to the secrets of "Instant Messaging", for knowledge's sake, of course. I would hardly suppose that you would communicate with these uncultured decadents.
studdude2003: hey
Good afternoon, Barnaby! Shall we have some tea? Oh yes, of course. We shall most certainly need tea. Winston? Get us some tea. Right, well. Have a cigar, finest from Havana, I assure you. What brings me the pleasure of your company, Barnaby?
hotchick43: hi lol
O Frederick! you needn't go to such lengths when I drop in unannounced. I was merely on my way to London to gather orphans for my factory and decided I should call on my old friend. It would seem I've made a wise decision. I gleefully anticipate what lengths you will traverse when I am expected!
(Laughter from both men.)
studdude2003: a/s/l?
You will forgive me, Barnaby, but I seem to have forgotten the occasion when last we met. And further for that matter, I seem to have forgotten the age of your person as well. Furthermore, it is even more curious that I can't quite place your location or engender your sex as well. I seem to be turning as was my dear father in old age. He always had such problems.
hotchick43: 18/f/california
No issue 'tall, Frederick. Last we met was six and one score long years ago, and I was a strapping thirty-seven. The ladies seemed to enjoy my youthful company quite a portion back in those days. In regards to your curious questions, I implore you, fear not; perhaps an imbalance in the humours caused this fumbling of memory, but certainly my location and gender can't escape your quick wit.
studdude2003: what u do 4 fun
Barnaby, you must tell me what entertains you these days. I am in desperate need of new games. No matter how much fowl I hunt, foxes I hound, cards I play, or books I read, I find it a challenge of the utmost difficulty in staving off a foul and vexatious mode of ennui, as 'twere.
hotchick43: i like takind drty wil u talk dirty w/ me?
hotckick43: talking*
Now, Frederick, listen very readily to what I am about to say, for I fear that these proximate few words are improper and that they must not be repeated outside of this present conversation. But I find quite intoxicating conversing with my wife about our-- (he looks side to side, and whispers) --sexual practices.
studdude2003: no way man ur prolly sum creepy old guy
studdude2003: sorry g2g my mom is yeling at me to do hw
studdude2003 has signed out.
Barnaby! I am most offended. What convinced you that I would be interested in such odious moral infringements? I'm sorry, Barnaby, but I'm afraid that I must go. And I'm afraid that you must leave. I hope to talk with you some other time, with hopefully more, apropos speech. But I have, errands to fulfill.
(Frederick leaves the room.)
hotchick43: whatev
hotchick43 has signed out.
Quite the shame, that. I hope to find some personage capable of engaging with me about our baser functions some day.
(Barnaby leaves. Winston brings the tea in, and then carries it out.)
Payment, Of Course
Now that the mysteries of this "Instant Messaging" have been illuminated, now comes the difficult matter of payment. I hardly render this service for free, you know. Unlike you, whose wealth grows at a steady rate with hardly no work at all, I, like many other Englishmen, must work to put bread on our tables.
What? You won't pay? Why then, I shall call the constable on you! I will not suffer this outrage! You will pay me for--No! I will not leave until I am paid! I care nothing that your master is no longer attending guests, I demand payment!
His loss, I say. Perhaps I should find a new product to peddle. This guide is not quite casting coinage like I expected it would. Perhaps snake oil, or intestinal worms...
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- painting our bed: risk
- buying a rug online: risk
- hanging sheets on our windows: risk
- buying a chair from the thrift store without knowing where it will go: risk
- hanging a salvaged oversized lantern: risk
- painting the walls in a rental: risk
- Having a room we love to be in: priceless
Risk. It's an art.
Every thing important to me was a risk.
And also, every thing in my home that I love was a risk. So many of us are afraid of making a mistake. Afraid we'll do it wrong. Just Afraid. It's normal to be afraid, it's natural to want to avoid risk.
And then there is our home. To me, home is supposed to be the safest place on earth. As mothers and wives we like to create that safe place for our family. But, I've noticed that we don't see our home as a safe place for us.
Yesterday at (in)courage we talked about making a gallery wall, and I noticed a little trend of comments about not having the courage to do a gallery wall. So I asked what the issue was. Tina was kind enough to respond:
I love Tina's honesty, don't you just adore her? Part of me wants to scream, "It's a ding a ling nail hole in the wall, is there anything in life LESS risky than creating a 1 millimeter hole in a wall that can be filled with your finger and some putty in 2 seconds?!" If putting a hole in the wall equates a risk, then I cannot imagine how hard is to get in the car and drive around town, that's much riskier. But part of me also understands the hesitancy to take a first step into anything that we are unsure about. I'm big stuff when it comes to making nail holes, but get me in the makeup department and I feel like a seven year old. A seven year old boy. I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to cosmetics. To me, cosmetics are risky so I avoid them, yet somehow I still find the courage to ride around in a car.
I was a nervous wreck the day I bought my sailfish but it was SO worth the risk:
The Secret: start with small risks and move on to larger ones
Why don't we see decorating our home {or buying new makeup} as risk taking practice? If we can't take a risk in something as minuscule as choosing a fabric or paint or lipstick or a piece of art, what will happen when the opportunities for bigger risks with real rewards come along?
Riskless is hardly worth your effort.
I loved what Lauren from Pure Style Home has to say about risk. I can't say it any better so I'm going to quote her a little, but it's worth it to read her entire article called Get Excited.
Don't think of being nervous about a decision as a sign of making a wrong choice, instead consider it an opportunity to grow and learn. We learn from mistakes as much as we learn from right choices. Annie tells a great story about deciding to risk, here's just a tiny part::
It can start with a nail hole and a tube of lipstick.


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The next Metal Gear Solid game is considered a prologue to Metal Gear Solid 5, director Hideo Kojima said today at a PAX presentation.
He also showed off some stunning gameplay footage from the upcoming open-world game.
Snake is back: and he actually looks younger than he did in Metal Gear Solid 4. The original Snake, also known as Big Boss, is back: and he's the star this time, like he was in Metal Gear Solid 3 and several other games in the series. He can use a helicopter to fly around the world, going between countries and taking on missions.
We're also introduced to a suited figure that appears to be one of the game's villains. The character wears a black, flat-brimmed hat, his face burnt and disfigured. He appears to be part of a group called XOF—FOX backwards—and he calls his squad of soldiers "an army without a nation."
The footage runs on Kojima's impressive Fox Engine, which the director says could be used for other Konami games like Silent Hill in the future. It's current-gen: PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. It can also scale for next-gen platforms.
We'll have the full fifteen minutes of gameplay footage on Kotaku shortly.


text: YOU are INVITED to the 1st Berkeley BSD GNU/Linux Installfest, Talks, & Potluck. This is a FREE friendly, pleasant, fun, educational & productive event. LOCATION: EVANS HALL, or nearby, U. C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA ROOM: Room 5 Evans Hall: Either we will meet in this room, or see directions posted there to the meeting location. (This is the building where UNIX was developed at Berkeley.) TIME: 12 Noon to 6 PM - come & leave as you like. Saturday June 7th This is the first meeting of what is planned to be a MONTHLY 1st Saturday or Sunday event. (Next month's meeting: July 5 or 6) There are 3 PARALLEL TRACKS of events: 1) INSTALLFEST Bring your computer & install BSD or GNU/Linux software. 2) TALKS Talks by various speakers 3) POTLUCK (Optional) Bring $4 of food to share: eat, conversation This meeting is being coordinated through the Berkeley Unix User Group buug.org mailing list: http://www.weak.org/pipermail/buug/2008-June/thread.html ===== DETAILS: ============================================ === INSTALLFEST: Bring your computer & install BSD or GNU/Linux software. This is a self reliant event. Bring everything you need. Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop, power cord, MULTI OUTLET POWER EXTENSION CORD, network cord, network hub or router, WIFI, install software CD (people will likely have some installation CD's, but don't count on them having the one you want). For this first meeting, we _might_ NOT have any NETWORKING except through individuals CELL PHONE service. Please help clean up when through. Thank you. === TALKS: Eventually we hope to have 2-6 speakers. For this meeting, we have no planned talks. Instead, we have the following time slots reserved specifically for OPEN DISCUSSION about these TOPICS: 12N DISTRIBUTIONS - BSD's, Ubuntu Debian RH Suse etc 1P PROGRAMMING/DATABASES - Python, PERL, PHP, TCL, C/C++, Ruby, LISP, FORTRAN, COBOL, MSQL, etc. 2P VIDEOCONFERENCE testing; NETWORKING 3P BAD - Bay Area Debian MEETING. http://bad.debian.net 4P GUIs - KDE, GNOME. USER APPLICATIONS - Word Proc, Web Browser, Video, Audio 5P ORGANIZING future meetings, HOWTO: ETHICAL SPAMMING - ie how to announce to LUGs, etc. Note: Meeting Talks are ATTENDEE idea generated. Want to HEAR a talk: POST a request for speaker to the list. Know a SPEAKER: POST to the list. Speakers are CONFIRMED by an attendee guaranteeing to ATTEND that talk, POSTING that to the list, and HANDLING ARRANGEMENTS with the speaker. ---VIDEOCONFERENCE: Hopefully, this will become a WORLD WIDE SIMULTANEOUS event. We hope to LIVE VIDEO STREAM talks to other participating groups. At this meeting we might setup an IRC channel, BITP, (perhaps on freenode?). We might try to set up an audio or video streaming test. JULY tentative planned talk topic: BACKUPS See MORE TALK IDEAS BELOW, and post to the buug mail list if there is a talk you would like to HEAR or PRESENT. === POTLUCK: (Optional) If you want to: BRING $4 OF FOOD TO SHARE. Eat. Enjoy conversation with other attendees. Note: The food is only brought by attendees, there is no entity paying for the food, except each attendee pays for whatever they bring. So, obviously, be respectful of others and don't eat more than the value of what you yourself brought. You can BRING: MAIN COURSE, VEGETABLES, FRUIT, SALAD, DESERT, DRINK (no alcohol, please), SNACKS. It might be helpful for the first several meetings if people brought something from MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY of item. That way there will be more variety. It's great to get something ON SALE from the grocery store. Of course, you DON'T HAVE TO BRING anything, or $4 worth of items. But, please be considerate of others, and don't eat more than the value of what you brought. Thank you. Please help clean up when through. Thank you. ===== ===== === Please RSVP % If you think you _might_ come to the ITP, please send an RSVP % message to the buug.org mailing list http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug stating your best current estimate of the probability you'd attend on Saturday Jun 7, using probability of 25 50 75 or 100 %, & PUT your % # IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE MESSAGE. Thank you. (Equation between probability % and english language concepts: 25 = small possibility 50 = maybe 75 = more likely than not 100 = definitely ) This will help us as a guide to planning. Thank you. Note: It is NOT NECESSARY to RSVP %, but would be helpful to us. If you aren't able to or didn't send an RSVP % message, please DO ATTEND. Here is a good subject line to use for your RSVP %: June 7 ITP RSVP %=## === DIRECTIONS: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=&daddr=37.873592,-122.257807&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=16&sll=37.873625,-122.257807&sspn=0.008825,0.012703&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16 CAR: 580/80 Eastshore Freeway to Berkeley, University Ave. exit, up University to UCB. BART: Berkeley Downtown exit. Walk or Campus bus to Hearst Mining Circle. On Saturday there might be some on campus parking, but there is off campus street parking, and a big pay parking lot at the corner of Hearst & Gayley, at the Northeast corner of campus. You can drive to Evans Hall to unload something from your car. Evans Hall is at B5 in this map: http://www.berkeley.edu/map/maps/large_map.html === CARPOOLING: A GREAT IDEA! Post a request or announcement to the list. http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug Here are handy email subject lines: CARPOOLING Ride WANTED from xyz Sat June 7 CARPOOLING Ride OFFERRED from xyz Sat June 7 === MORE TALK IDEAS: For the 1st meeting some talk possibilities are: 0) ETHICAL SPAMMING - Howto send announcement emails automatically to many group email lists. - Do you know how to do this? CAN YOU GIVE AN INFORMAL HOWTO TALK ABOUT THIS at the JUNE MEETING? 1) Difference between Ubuntu8.4 & Debian 2) OLPC - Sugar OS project 3) Google Summer of Code - how you can help 4) PGP & personal keysigning 5) Mozilla 3 - the beta's features & how to help - the "show me the code" session? 6) Python08 conference highlights 7) LinuxPicnic (in SiValley) preparations/planning/how to help 8) LinuxWorld Expo San Francisco group booths What other topics are HOT now & would be good to have talks on? What would YOU like to HEAR a talk on? Would YOU like to GIVE a talk? What SUBJECT? === FEEL FREE TO SEND THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO ANY RELEVANT LISTS/PEOPLE. Thank you. I hope to see you there. :) -- http://www.fastmail.fm - I mean, what is it about a decent email service?


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One free lost or found pet listing broadcast to multiple social networking and third party websites means your ad will be seen by a large, caring and involved community of Irish animal lovers both in your local area and countrywide.
Whether you have lost or found a dog, cat, rabbit, rodent, fish, amphibian, reptile, bird or other pet, exotic or otherwise, our mission remains simple. We aim to make reuniting lost pets with their owners in Ireland as quick and easy as possible. Learn about what happens when a pet ad is posted here.
Even if you haven't lost or found a pet, you can still get involved. Just a few clicks from you can make a big difference to a pet's chances of being reunited.
Download our poster in handy Adobe® PDF format, print it out and ask your vet, local butcher, hairdresser or shop to add it to their noticeboard.
Each red and green icon on the map above represents a lost or found pet listing, the red icons denoting 'Lost' pet ads and the green indicating 'Found' ones.
Clicking on the icons brings up information on that particular lost or found listing along with a link to the full listing page. You can filter the map for lost listings only or found listings only by using the links beneath the map.
If you prefer desktop maps and use Google Earth you can keep up to date with the latest lost and found pet listings by downloading any of the KML files below and moving them to the 'My Places' folder in Google Earth.
All Lost & Found Listings
Found Listings Only
Lost Listings Only
For more information on our geotagged listings, please see this blog post.


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Teelt: Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows
Speciaal voor engelstalige medewerkers, een online cursus over de groei van planten van de Universiteit Tel Aviv.
This class has three main goals:
1. To introduce you to basic plant biology by exploring plant senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, balance).
2. To introduce you to biological research and the scientific method.
3. To get the student to question life in general and what defines us as humans.
For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form from Charles Darwin's early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelborn's distorted doting in Little Shop of Horrors. This course intends to present an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the sensations they feel. Highlighting the latest research in genetics and more, we will delve into the inner lives of plants and draw parallels with the human senses to reveal that we have much more in common with sunflowers and oak trees than we may realize.
We'll learn how plants know up from down, how they know when a neighbor has been infested by a group of hungry beetles, and whether they appreciate the music you've been playing for them or if they're just deaf to the sounds around them. We'll explore definitions of memory and consciousness as they relate to plants in asking whether we can say that plants might even be aware of their surroundings. This highly interdisciplinary course meshes historical studies with cutting edge modern research and will be relevant to all humans who seek their place in nature.
For more information about the course look at: Understanding plants Part 1.


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Saudi Arabia
The country is a monarchy with a legal system based on Islamic law (Shari'a). Islam is the official religion, and the law requires that all citizens be Muslims. The Government does not provide legal protection for freedom of religion, and such protection does not exist in practice. The public practice of non-Muslim religions is prohibited. The Government recognizes the right of non-Muslims to worship in private; however, it does not always respect this right in practice and does not define this right in law.
There generally was no change in the status of religious freedom during the reporting year. While the Government continued a campaign to foster greater moderation and tolerance of religious diversity, reports of harassment by Mutawwa'in (religious police) increased. The Government enforces a strictly conservative version of Sunni Islam. Muslims who do not adhere to the officially sanctioned interpretation of Islam can face severe repercussions at the hands of Mutawwa'in. Members of the Shi'a minority continued to face political and economic discrimination, including limited employment opportunities, little representation in official institutions, and restrictions on the practice of their faith and on the building of mosques and community centers. The Government has stated publicly that its policy is to allow non-Muslims to worship privately; however, this policy has no clear guidelines and is not consistently enforced, resulting in the violation of some non-Muslims' freedom of worship and causing other non-Muslims to worship in fear of harassment and in such a manner as to avoid discovery by police or Mutawwa'in. In contrast to previous years, there was a decrease in both long-term detentions and deportations of non-Muslims for religious reasons; however, there was a marked increase in harassment by Mutawwa'in and in overall arrests and short-term detentions of non-Muslims, which were usually initiated by Mutawwa'in.
During the reporting year, senior government officials made some efforts to improve the climate of tolerance toward other religions and within Islam. The Government convened the fourth session of the "National Dialogue" meeting that included members of different Muslim traditions and men and women. The National Dialogue produced recommendations that included condemning incitements to violence, an end to societal discrimination, educational reform and development of tolerance, and moderation in education. The Government also removed some disparaging references to other religious traditions from educational materials. In addition, journalists continued to publicly criticize abuses by the religious police. Religious discrimination and sectarian tension in society continued, however, during the reporting year, including denunciations of non-Muslim religions from government-sanctioned pulpits.
The majority of citizens support a state based on Islamic law, although there are varying views regarding how this should be implemented.
The U.S. Government discusses religious freedom issues with the Government as part of its overall policy to promote human rights. Senior administration officials continued to raise concerns with the Government, including on specific cases. In 2004, the Secretary of State designated Saudi Arabia as a "Country of Particular Concern" under the International Religious Freedom Act for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.
Section I. Religious Demography
The country has an area of 1,225,000 square miles, and its population is approximately 26.7 million, including an estimated foreign population of more than 7 million. The foreign population reportedly includes approximately 1.4 million Indians, 1 million Bangladeshis, nearly 900,000 Pakistanis, 800,000 Filipinos, 750,000 Egyptians, 250,000 Palestinians, 150,000 Lebanese, 130,000 Sri Lankans, 40,000 Eritreans, and 25,000 Americans. Comprehensive statistics for the religious denominations of foreigners are not available; however, they include Muslims from the various branches and schools of Islam, Christians, and Hindus. Approximately 90 percent of the Filipino community is Christian. There are between 500,000 and 1 million Catholics in the country.
The majority of citizens are Sunni Muslims who predominantly adhere to the very strict Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence. The Hanbali school is the strictest of Sunni Islam's four legal schools. In addition, most Sunnis in the Kingdom subscribe to the tradition of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, an 18th century Muslim scholar belonging to the Hanbali school. For this reason, these individuals are often referred to by others as "Wahhabis." Most citizens, however, do not so describe themselves, preferring instead to say simply that they are "Muslims." Many conservative Sunnis in Saudi Arabia, as in other Islamic countries, attempt to follow the practice and example of the first generation of Muslims, known as the "sacred ancestors" or "Salaf" in Arabic. Such Muslims are often referred to as "Salafis." It is important to note that the terms "Wahhabi" and "Salafi" have quite different meanings.
In January and February, the country hosted approximately 2 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world, and from all branches of Islam, for the annual Hajj.
The Shi'a Muslim minority (approximately 2 million persons) lived mostly in the Eastern Province, although a significant number also resided in Medina in the Western Province.
Proselytization by non-Sunni Muslims is illegal and the promotion of non-Salafi Sunni Islam is restricted.
Section II. Status of Religious Freedom
Legal/Policy Framework
Freedom of religion does not exist. Islam is the official religion, and all citizens must be Muslims. Religious freedom is not recognized or protected under the laws, and basic religious freedoms are denied to all but those who adhere to the state-sanctioned version of Sunni Islam. Citizens are denied the freedom to choose or change their religion, and many noncitizens, including Muslims, practice their beliefs under severe restrictions. The Government limits the practice of all but the officially sanctioned version of Islam and prohibits the public practice of other religions.
During the reporting period, the Government publicly restated its policy that non-Muslims are free to practice their religions at home and in private; however, the Government does not always respect this right in practice. As custodian of Islam's two holiest sites in Mecca and Medina, the Government considers its legitimacy to rest largely on its interpretation and enforcement of Shari'a. The Basic Law provides that the Qur'an and the Sunna (tradition) of the Prophet Muhammedconstitute the country's Constitution. The Government follows the rigorously conservative and strict interpretation of the Wahhabi branch of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and discriminates against other branches of Islam. During the reporting year, however, the Government for the first time began instructing Saudi judges to base their rulings on all four schools of Islamic jurisprudence, not just the Hanbali school and its Wahhabi branch. Neither the Government nor society in general accepts the concept of separation of religion and state.
The Basic Law sets out the system of government, rights of residents and citizens, and powers and duties of the Government. The judiciary bases its judgments largely on Shari'a, the traditional system of laws derived from the Qur'an and the Sunna. The Government claims that it permits Shi'a Muslims to use their own version of Shari'a to adjudicate cases limited to family law, inheritance, and endowment management. However, there is only one such Shi'a judge serving the country's entire Shi'a population, and he is limited in his ability to apply Shi'a legal tradition in court.
The Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha religious feasts are recognized as the only national holidays. During the reporting year, the Government again permitted the observance of the Shi'a holiday of Ashura in the eastern city of Qatif. Small-scale, public observances of Ashura also occurred in Al-Hasa and Saihat.
Islamic law considers Hindus to be polytheists; identification with polytheism is used to justify discrimination against Hindus in calculating accidental death or injury compensation, unlike Muslims, Christians, or Jews, who are classified as "People of the Book." According to the country's "Hanbali" interpretation of Shari'a, once fault is determined by a court, a Muslim male receives 100 percent of the amount of compensation determined, a male Jew or Christian receives 50 percent, and all others (including Hindus and Sikhs) receive 1/16 of the amount a male Muslim may receive.
Restrictions on Religious Freedom
Tolerated Islamic practice generally is limited to a branch of the Hanbali school of the Sunni branch of Islam founded by Muhammad Ibn Abd Al-Wahhab, an 18th century Sunni religious leader. This branch of Islam is often referred to as "Wahhabism" outside the country; however, most Saudis do not use this term to describe themselves. Practices contrary to this interpretation, such as celebration of the Prophet Muhammed's birthday and visits to the tombs of renowned Muslims, are forbidden. The Government prohibits the propagation of Islamic teachings that do not conform to the officially accepted interpretation of Islam. During the reporting year, there was an increasing degree of public discussion of the conservative religious traditions. Particularly after the 2003 terror attacks in Riyadh, some writers began to criticize abuses committed by Mutawwa'in (also known as the Committee to Promote Virtue and Prevent Vice). However, discussion of religious issues is limited, and the Government has placed temporary or permanent bans on some editors and writers of major local daily newspapers for publication of articles and cartoons critical of the religious establishment.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs supervises and finances the construction and maintenance of almost all mosques, although approximately 30 percent of all mosques are built and endowed by private persons for charity or at private residences. Lawful Shi'a mosques are regulated by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, whose permission Shi'a need to begin construction of new mosques. Imams (prayer leaders) appointed to administer Shi'a mosques operate under the regulation of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and the Ministry of Interior. Some mosques are built and supported by the Shi'a community without the Government's support or regulation. Shi'a continued to build mosques and Hussainiyas (gathering places) in private homes, which are sometimes converted to mosques and prayer halls.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs pays the salaries of imams and others who work in the mosques. The Committee to Promote Virtue and Prevent Vice is a governmental entity, whose chairman has ministerial status. A separate government committee defines the qualifications of imams.
Since the 2003 terrorist attacks in Riyadh, the Government has taken public measures to counter religious extremism. In February, the Government hosted the first ever Counter-Terrorism International Conference for participants representing 61 countries and international organizations. The Government also sponsored an aggressive public relations anti-terrorism, anti-extremism campaign during the same time. The government-run television network broadcasted a series of programs to combat extremist and terrorist ideology, and senior government and religious leaders, including the Grand Mufti, have spoken out against extremism. The Ministry of Education conducted a "security day" to educate schoolchildren against extremism, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs is using the Internet to promote moderation and counter terrorist ideology.
The Government bars foreign imams from leading worship during the most heavily attended prayer times, and it prohibits them from delivering sermons during Friday congregational prayers. The Government states that its actions are part of its "Saudization" plan to replace foreign workers with citizens. Writers and other individuals who publicly criticized the official interpretation of Islam, including those who favored a more moderate interpretation than the Government's, risked Mutawwa'in sanctions. Several journalists who wrote critically about the religious leadership or who questioned theological dogma were banned temporarily from writing or traveling abroad.
Most interpretations of Shari'a consider conversion by a Muslim to another religion to be apostasy, a crime punishable by death if the accused does not recant. In 2004, a schoolteacher was tried for apostasy and eventually convicted of blasphemy in March of the same year; the individual was given a prison sentence of 3 years and 300 lashes. The trial received substantial press coverage. There were no executions for apostasy during the reporting year.
The Government prohibits public non-Muslim religious activities. Non-Muslim worshippers risk arrest, imprisonment, lashing, deportation, and sometimes torture for engaging in religious activity that attracts official attention. The Government continues to state publicly that its policy is to allow non-Muslim foreigners to worship privately. However, the Government does not provide explicit guidelines--such as the number of persons permitted to attend private services and acceptable locations--for determining what constitutes private worship, thereby leaving the distinction between public and private worship unclear. This lack of clarity and instances of inconsistent enforcement led many non-Muslims to worship in fear of harassment and in such a way as to avoid discovery by police or Mutawwa'in. The Government often deported those detained for visible non-Muslim worship, sometimes after lengthy periods of arrest during investigation. In some cases, those convicted were also sentenced to receive lashes prior to deportation. In contrast to previous years, there was a decrease in both long-term detentions and deportations of non-Muslims for religious reasons; however, there was a marked increase in harassment by Mutawwa'in and in overall arrests and short-term detentions of non-Muslims. Some former detainees reported occasional government harassment and surveillance following their release.
The Government officially does not permit non-Muslim clergy to enter the country to conduct religious services, although some do so under other auspices, and the Government generally has allowed their performance of discreet religious functions. Such restrictions make it very difficult for most non-Muslims to maintain contact with clergymen and attend services. Catholics and Orthodox Christians, who require a priest on a regular basis to receive the sacraments required by their faith, particularly are affected.
Proselytizing by non-Muslims, including the distribution of non-Muslim religious materials such as Bibles, is illegal, and the promotion of non-Salafi Islam is restricted. Muslims or non-Muslims wearing religious symbols of any kind in public risk confrontation with Mutawwa'in. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs sponsors approximately 50 "Call and Guidance" centers employing approximately 500 persons to convert foreigners to Islam. Some non-Muslim foreigners convert to Islam during their stay in the country. The press often carries articles about such conversions, including testimonials.
The Government requires noncitizens to carry iqamas, or legal resident identity cards, which contain a religious designation for "Muslim" or "non-Muslim." There have been reports that individual Mutawwa'in have pressured sponsors not to renew iqamas, which had been issued for employment, of individuals for religious reasons.
Members of the Shi'a minority are subject to officially sanctioned political and economic discrimination. During the reporting year, authorities continued to permit a greater degree of freedom to Shi'ites in the Eastern Province city of Qatif, overlooking religious practices and gatherings that have been restricted or prevented in the past. However, in other areas with large Shi'a populations, such as al-Hasa and Dammam, there continued to be restrictions on Shi'a religious practices. In February and March, observances of Ashura took place in Qatif, although the police presence outside of Qatif was much larger than in the past. However, there were no reports of police interference with Ashura celebrations. In Qatif's city center, large groups of Shi'a gathered to hear Shi'a clerics speak and to purchase books and other religious paraphernalia. Many Shi'a travel to Qatif or Bahrain to participate in Ashura celebrations because of restrictions on public observances in other parts of the country. The Government continued sporadically to enforce other restrictions on the Shi'a community, such as banning Shi'a books and excluding Shi'a perspectives from the extensive religious media and broadcast programming.
Shi'a have declined government offers to build state-supported Shi'a mosques because they fear the Government would prohibit the incorporation and display of Shi'a motifs in them. In the past, Shi'a have been permitted to build new Hussainiyas in Qatif and Ahsa.
Members of the Shi'a minority are discriminated against in government employment, especially in national security-related positions, such as in the military or Ministry of Interior. While there are some Shi'a who occupy high-level positions in government-owned companies and government agencies, many Shi'a believe that openly identifying themselves as Shi'a would have a negative impact on career advancement. Shi'a are underrepresented in both local and national government; however, Shi'a won a majority of contested seats in certain districts in the Eastern Province during the municipal elections held in March. Shi'a served on the Provincial Councils, the Shura council, in the traffic police, the "mabahith," or internal security force, the Army, and other branches of the military. While there is no formal policy concerning the hiring and promotion of Shi'a, anecdotal evidence suggests that in some companies--including companies in the oil and petrochemical industries--well-qualified Shi'a are passed over for less-qualified Sunni compatriots.
The Government also discriminates against Shi'a in higher education through unofficial restrictions on the number of Shi'a admitted to universities. Shi'a women are now officially permitted to be school principals, although there are reports that there is currently only one Shi'a woman assistant principle in the Kingdom and no Shi'a principals among the approximately 300 female schools in the Eastern Province. Shi'a teachers are not permitted to teach certain courses in schools, such as history or religion, even in predominately Shi'a areas. While government officials state that textbook language with prejudicial, anti-Shi'a statements has been removed, some teachers have continued to use anti-Shi'a rhetoric. Some cases have resulted in punitive measures being taken against Shi'a parents who have complained. There are no Shi'a cabinet ministers, and there are only 2 Shi'a in the 150-member Majlis al-Shura (consultative council). There are no Shi'a members of the country's highest religious authority, the Council of Senior Islamic Scholars (Ulema).
Under the provisions of Shari'a law as practiced in the country, judges may discount the testimony of nonpracticing Muslims or of individuals who do not adhere to the official interpretation of Islam. Legal sources report that testimony by Shi'a is often ignored in courts of law or is deemed to have less weight than testimony by Sunnis.
Customs officials routinely open mail and shipments to search for contraband, including Sunni printed material deemed incompatible with the Salafi tradition of Islam, Shi'a religious materials, and non-Muslim materials, such as Bibles and religious videotapes. Such materials are subject to confiscation, although rules appear to be applied arbitrarily.
Sunni Islamic religious education is mandatory in public schools at all levels. Regardless of which Islamic tradition their families adhere to, all public school children receive religious instruction that conforms to the Salafi tradition of Islam. Non-Muslim students in private schools are not required to study Islam. Private religious schools are not permitted for non-Muslims or for Muslims adhering to non-Salafi traditions of Islam.
Public debate over reform in the country continued during the reporting year. In December 2004, the Fourth National Dialogue, which focused on youth issues, recommended developing the curricula to cultivate moderation and respect.
During the reporting year, the newly formed National Society for Human Rights (NSHR), the first human rights group which the Government has formally permitted to operate in the country, began to address some human rights violations, though not specifically religious freedom issues.
Abuses of Freedom of Religion
During the reporting year, the Government continued to commit abuses of religious freedom; however, reports of abuses often are difficult or impossible to corroborate. Fear and consequent secrecy surrounding any non-Muslim religious activity contributes to reluctance to disclose any information that might harm persons under government investigation. Moreover, information regarding government practices is incomplete because judicial proceedings generally are closed to the public, despite provisions in the 2002 Criminal Procedural Law that allow some court proceedings to be open.
While there was an improvement in press freedom during the reporting year, open discussions of religious issues were limited. The press reported on debates in the Majlis al-Shura that focused on whether individuals must be Muslim to attain citizenship and included opinions on both sides of the issue. For several years, the Government banned from writing and traveling a dissident Sunni religious scholar whose writings questioned the Islamic establishment's interpretation of the Sunna (the sayings and acts of the Prophet Muhammed). There was also a report that a university professor was banned from teaching for criticizing the Government's discriminatory policies against Shi'a. The professor also was banned from traveling abroad. During the reporting year, the university professor was allowed to resume teaching; however, he was still banned from traveling abroad.
In 2003, the press reported a raid in the Al Jouf region, where 16 Sufis were arrested for possession and distribution of books, videos, and brochures promoting Sufism. In June 2005, the Government also shut down a weekly "majlis," or gathering, held by a Sufi shaykh who adheres to the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence. According to various reports, a number of Shi'a remained in detention during the reporting year.
The Government continued to detain and deport non-Muslims for religious reasons.
In November 2004, Indian Christian Brian O'Connor was deported after being detained for 7 months for religious reasons.
In September 2004, seven Filipino Christian leaders were arrested and detained when Mutawwa'in raided a religious service. All were released within one month, but Mutawwa'in reportedly put pressure on their employers to deport them. Six had been deported by the end of the reporting year.
In February, Mutawwa'in raided a Christian worship service in Riyadh; those detained and arrested were released within hours of the raid.
In March, Mutawwa'in arrested Indian Christian Samkutty Varghese and confiscated religious materials he was carrying. Varghese was still in custody at the end of the reporting period. There were additional reports of arrests in May of at least eight Indian Protestant leaders following Varghese's arrest, purportedly because he carried information listing other Christians in the Kingdom.
In April, the press reported a raid on Filipino Christian services in Riyadh. Mutawwa'in raided the service and confiscated religious materials such as Bibles and Christian symbols.
On April 21, according to newspaper reports and independent sources, at least 20 Pakistani Christians were arrested during a Mutawwa'in raid on a Christian service. Most or all were released the same day.
On April 29, three Ethiopian and two Eritrean Christians were arrested in Riyadh during a raid on a private service. All five were released after a month in detention.
There also were reports of surveillance of Christian religious services by security personnel.
Magic is widely believed in and sometimes practiced; however, under Shari'a the practice of magic is regarded as the worst form of polytheism. There were an unknown number of detainees held in prison on the charge of "sorcery," including the practice of "black magic" or "witchcraft." During the reporting year, the local press reported several cases of arrests of foreigners and citizens for practicing sorcery. The press also reported raids in June to apprehend individuals alleged to be practicing sorcery. The raids were reported to be part of a campaign to locate illegal residents.
Mutawwa'in practices and incidents of abuse varied widely in different regions of the country. Reports of incidents were most numerous in the central Nejd region, which includes the capital Riyadh. In certain areas, both Mutawwa'in and religious vigilantes acting on their own harassed, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained citizens and foreigners. The Government requires Mutawwa'in to follow established procedures and to offer instruction in a polite manner; however, Mutawwa'in did not always comply with the requirements.
Mutawwa'in enforcement of strict standards of social behavior included closing commercial establishments during five daily prayer observances, insisting upon compliance with conservative dress standards, and dispersing gatherings in public places. Mutawwa'in enforcement of strict standards of social behavior is more pronounced during the month of Ramadan. Mutawwa'in reproached foreign women for failure to observe strict dress codes, particularly for failure to wear headscarves, and detained men and women found together who were not married or closely related. In the past, the press reported that Mutawwa'in warned shopkeepers not to sell New Year's or Christmas gifts or decorations. The warning also reminded employees not to allow their staff to celebrate either holiday openly. In February 2004, the Grand Mufti restated a previously issued fatwa that declared Valentine's Day a "pagan Christian holiday" that could not be celebrated publicly. Mutawwa'in banned shopkeepers from selling Valentine's Day gifts and decorations and forbade vendors from selling roses 5 days prior to and following February 14. Markets in Qatif, however, carried Valentine's items throughout the year.
Mutawwa'in have the authority to detain persons for no more than 24 hours for violation of strict standards of proper dress and behavior; however, they sometimes exceeded this limit before delivering detainees to the police. Procedures require a police officer to accompany Mutawwa'in at the time of arrest. Mutawwa'in generally complied with this requirement; however, there were cases during the year in which Mutawwa'in violated this requirement. Mutawwa'in may not conduct investigations or allow unpaid volunteers to accompany official patrols; however, there were cases during the year in which unofficial mutawwa'in harassed individuals.
The Government regards members of the large Hindu community as polytheists, and non-Muslim, non-Western religious communities must exercise extreme caution when practicing their religions. The press reported in March that Mutawwa'in raided a makeshift Hindu temple in Riyadh, destroying its temple and forcing worshippers to cease their activities. The Government reportedly deported three worshippers.
During the reporting year, there continued to be instances in which mosque preachers, whose salaries are paid by the Government, used violently anti-Jewish and anti-Christian language in their sermons. Although this language has declined in frequency since the Government began encouraging moderation following the 2003 terror attacks, there continued to be instances in which Mosque speakers prayed for the death of Jews and Christians, including from the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.
Abuses by Terrorist Organizations
During the reporting year, al-Qa'ida terrorists conducted a campaign of terrorist attacks in various locations in the country, killing both Muslims and non-Muslims, citizens and expatriates, and members of the security forces. During the year, terrorists killed more than 30 foreigners and citizen civilians, including 5 employees of a foreign consulate in Jeddah. More than 40 members of security forces were also killed while combating terrorists. Their attacks consisted of kidnappings, targeted shootings, bombings, and beheadings.
Forced Religious Conversion
Under the law, children of male citizens are considered Muslim, regardless of the country or the religious tradition in which they have been raised. The Government's application of this law discriminates against non-Muslim, noncitizen mothers and denies their children the freedom to choose their religion. There were no reports of the forced religious conversion of minor U.S. citizens who had been abducted or illegally removed from the United States during the reporting year.
Improvements and Positive Developments in Respect for Religious Freedom
During the reporting year, senior government officials made some efforts to improve the climate of tolerance toward other religions and within Islam. In December 2004, the Fourth National Dialogue focused on youth issues and recommended developing the curricula to cultivate moderation and respect.
The Government also took limited measures to remove what it deemed to be disparaging references to other religious traditions from the educational curriculum. In addition, increased press freedom permitted journalists to publicly criticize abuses by the religious police.
Senior leaders, including the Crown Prince and the Grand Mufti, continued to call for moderation. In May, the Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs was reported as saying that the country protects non-Muslims but does not plan to expand freedom of worship.
Section III. Societal Attitudes
As a deeply conservative and devout Muslim society, there is intense pressure within Saudi Arabia to conform to societal norms. In 2004, a citizen teacher was tried for apostasy. The case received substantial press coverage, but after testimony the court declined to convict him of apostasy and instead convicted him of blasphemy, sentencing him to 3 years and several hundred lashes.
The conservative religious leadership also exerts pressure on the state to adhere strictly to its interpretation of Islam. The Government stated that in 2003 it stepped up efforts to combat religious extremism by firing several hundred prayer leaders and beginning retraining programs for both imams and other mosque employees. Activists who are openly critical of the religious establishment report harassment by religious police and other religious extremists.
The majority of citizens support a state based on Islamic law, although there are differing views as to how this should be realized in practice. The official title of the head of state is "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques," and the role of the King and the Government in upholding Islam within the country is regarded as a paramount function throughout the Muslim world.
Following the June 2003 session of the "National Intellectual Dialogue," participants representing different Muslim traditions in the country, including Sunni and Shi'ite leaders, issued a statement acknowledging that theological differences are "natural" and committing themselves to resolve differences through dialogue.
There is societal discrimination against members of the Shi'a minority. The Shi'a experienced discrimination in private sector employment at all levels of society, although this varies somewhat across communities in the Eastern Province. Concerning the hiring and promotion of Shi'a, anecdotal evidence suggests that in some companies--including companies in the oil and petrochemical industries--well-qualified Shi'a are passed over for less-qualified Sunni compatriots.
There continued to be reports of anti-Shi'a discrimination in the Saudi school system. Frequently, teachers in Qatif who teach Islam tell their Shi'a students that Shi'a practices are un-Islamic and that the students must follow Sunni traditions to be true Muslims, though the incidence of this is decreasing. There were reports that teachers instruct their students that the Shi'a are not Muslims, but are kaffirs (unbelievers).
Many non-Muslims who undertook religious observances privately and discreetly during the reporting year were not harassed. However, some non-Muslims claimed that informants paid by Mutawwa'in infiltrated their private worship groups.
Relations between Muslim citizens and foreign Muslims are generally good. Each year the country welcomes approximately 2 million Muslim pilgrims from all over the world and of all branches of Islam, who visit the country to perform the Hajj and Umra.
In certain areas, religious vigilantes unaffiliated with the Government and acting on their own harassed, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained citizens and foreigners.
Section IV. U.S. Government Policy
The U.S. Government discusses religious freedom issues with the Government as part of its overall policy to promote human rights. U.S. Government policy is to press the Government consistently to honor its public commitment to permit private religious worship by non-Muslims, eliminate discrimination against minorities, and promote tolerance toward non-Muslims.
During the reporting year, the U.S. Ambassador discussed U.S. concerns over the lack of religious freedom with a wide range of senior government and religious leaders. The Ambassador also raised specific cases of violations with senior officials, and U.S. Embassy officers met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) officials to deliver and discuss the U.S. Government's 2004 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. Senior Embassy officers called on the Government to enforce its public commitment to allow private religious practice and to respect the rights of Muslims who do not follow the Salafi tradition of Islam. In addition, Embassy officers met with MFA officials at various other times to discuss matters pertaining to religious freedom. In 2004, the Secretary of State designated Saudi Arabia as a "Country of Particular Concern" under the International Religious Freedom Act for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.


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Hair Transplant Market
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