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Al-Qaeda today posted an online video of two plane hijackers of the September 11, 2001 suicide attacks, which they said were part of a war to drive US forces out of the Arabian Peninsula.
Salim al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdar, two of the 19 extremists who hijacked the four airliners, appeared reading their wills, in a video produced by As-Sahab media arm of Al-Qaeda and provided by the US-based SITE Monitoring Services.
Mihdar, dressed in a military jacket and a white turban, with a machinegun to his left, said he was reading his will on 21 Safar 1422, on the Islamic calendar, which was April 26, 2001.
Mihdar is believed to have landed in the United States in January 2000.
"Arab leaders... have gone far in betraying their nation and have permitted Christian Americans into the land of the two holy sites" of Mecca and Medina, he said.
The operation was "part of jihad (holy war) campaign against the United States and its supporters," said Hazmi in a separate message.
"It is to restore dignity for Muslims and to drive you out of the Arabian Peninsula," said Hazmi, who appeared with a patchy beard, wearing a brown thawb garment and a black turban.
"The Aqsa Mosque (in Jerusalem) is being desecrated... and the Arabian Peninsula is full of US and British troops that fight Allah," he said in a clear reference to foreign troops based at the time in Saudi Arabia.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed when Al-Qaeda hijackers slammed two airliners into New York's World Trade Centre.
Another plane hit the Pentagon, while the fourth slammed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers fought the hijackers.
The two assailants appeared in a video titled "The Emerging Sun of Victory Over the Victorious Ummah and the Vanquished Crusades," which comprises mainly of another audio message by Al-Qaeda's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri slamming Muslim countries for not being able to defeat Israel.
"These Governments cannot liberate Palestine. In fact, they are helping in keeping occupation in Palestine," he said, condemning the new Arab governments run by Islamists for "declaring that they will keep (peace) agreements" with Israel.

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CineLink, the industry side of the Sarajevo Film Festival, has crowned its winners for the 2018 edition.
In the co-production market, the Eurimages Coproduction Development Award of €20,000 went to Juraj Lerotić's Safe Place. The Croatia-Slovenia drama from Propeler Film and Staragara takes place in 24 hours and focuses on a family trying to save one of its members from themselves.
The Film Centre Montenegro Cinelink Award of €10,000 went to Gentian Koçi's A Cup Of Coffee And New Shoes On, which is from Albania-Greece and focuses on two identical twins in their 40s who discover that, due to a genetic disease, they will both go blind. Koci previously directed Daybreak, which premiered at Sarajevo last year.
Elswhere in the co-pro market, Pjer Žalica's May Labour Day won the Arte International Relations Cinelink Award of €6,000 and Tibor Keser was the recipient of the Eave Scholarship for his project Fiume O Morte!
The Work In Progress prizes saw Andrei Gruzsniczki's projet Zavera take the TRT Award, worth €25,000. The Romanian film follows a 50-year-old businessman who investigates the suspicious death of his best friend.
The CineLink Iridium Award, worth €20,000 (in kind), went to Lina Alabed for her film Ibrahim, which is a Lebanon-Palestine-Qatar-Denmark co-pro and is a documentary about the director's father, who disappeared in 1987.
The Post Republic Award, worth €50,000 (in kind), went to Oren Gerner's Africa, about a retired man who goes on a silent journey to reclaim his shaken manhood.
Finally, the CineLink Drama Award, which comes with €10,000 granted by the Film Centre Serbia, went to the series project Greater Than Death, from creators Arya Su Altıoklar and Samim Türkmen and directors Erhan Yürük and Boran Güney. The show from Turkey will tell the story of a desperate detective who heads the homicide department of an island where no murders have occurred for 39 years.
Separately, the festival has also unveiled its 2018 partner awards, which are listed below:
Best Pack & Pitch Award (Talents Sarajevo Pack & Pitch):
'The Land Within Me by Fisnik Maxhuni (Invitation to participate in the CineLink Industry Days)
Remember by Athanasios Psichogios (Post-production services in the amount of 4.000 sponsored by studio Chelia)
Midpoint Award
Milan Stojanovic (Turbo) / Serbia, Germany
Art Department Masterclass Award
Transit / Belgium
HBO Europe Award
Sleepover / Greece
Best B&H Student Film Award
ŽIRI: Nedžad Begović, reditelj, Lejla Graho, kostimografkinja, Aleta Rajič, animatorica
Best BH Student film
Režija: Irfan Avdić, Akademija scenskih umjetnosti Sarajevo
Special Jury award
The Confidence Man
Režija: Kouros Alaghband, Sarajevo Film Academy
Jury Mention
A Self-Reflection In Three Episodes
Režija: Sara Ristić , Akademija scenskih umjetnosti Sarajevo
Cineuropa Nagrada
Love 1. Dog (director: Florin Șerban)
Cicae Nagrada
Love 1. Dog (director: Florin Șerban)
Efa Nagrada
I Signed The Petition (director: Mahdi Fleifel)
Awards Of Association Of Bosnian Filmmakers
2017. Ivica Matić Award
Men Don't Cry
Directed by: Alen Drljević
Produced by: Damir Ibrahimović
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After reading other reviews regarding FAMILY, and the Firstborn series as a whole, I would say I have to agree with some of the critical reviews regarding redundancy, exaggeration, and rehashing of the same scenes But because I wanted to continue with the series, and see where the Baxter family ends up before I move onto the Sunrise series, I had to learn to recognize the tells of Ms Kingsbury digressing into a reflective moment and condition myself to skim the large authorial or superfluous se [...]
This review may not be entirely fair because once again I was given this audiobook by someone else it turned out to be like the fourth in the series So I found that although I followed the story well enough I really didn t have much investment in the characters.Pretty standard romance plot between a hollywood movie star a regular person plus a trial involving a crazy stalker.Strong Christian theme too, which is certainly admirable, but personally as a Christian I find it a bit hard to swallow As [...]
While I recommend reading this book as part of the Baxter family saga, it wasn t my favorite in the series The paparazzi angle was crazy, overdone, and repetitive Some of it may have been realistic, but I felt like the book dwelt on it too much.I love the Baxter family their adventures though I really believe they are REAL
oh my yay so as I said in my last review, i take back any negative or remotely negative thing I have said about this book it ended with family and before I thought it wasn t going to happen well reagan, you were wrong and I m extremely happy that I was wrong and oh how could I forget DANYE AND KATY ARE ENGAGED oh the love I have for this series a definite recommend again, like the last book, 5 stars
i dont care what people say this book was amazing and i love her and her books this series is wonderful and i really cant wait to read forever
Honestly, I think Karen Kingsbury could have come up with a better title Sure, the Baxter series is all about family, but I guess what struck me the most about this book is not exactly family related.My favorite moment was when Dayne went on a 2 day vacation to the beach, and listed down what his priorities are, and then decides what he should do about it.Quite simple, right But who among us can really find time to do that Yes, we could initially book a flight, and spend a few hours if not minut [...]
Like the books, but the one thing that gets annoying is the style at the end of every chapter It is identical To the point where you almost know exactly what the last sentence is going to be before you read it It gets a little old But, I am enjoying the story.
Amazing ending I love this family Can t wait to start next one
I enjoy Karen Kingsbury s writing She s really able to bring the reader into the story and make them feel for the characters.
Loved the entire series about the Baxter family
This book was primarily about Dayne Matthews and Katy Hart After what seemed like a very long, back and forth, what if, can never work, different lives excuse, continuous get used to it paparazzi chases, Dayne and Katy are engaged I was actually surprised when Dayne, out of the blue, came to Bloomington and surprised Katy with a ring, there was no hesitation to say yes after so many obstacles and excuses why being together couldn t work But anyway, other than knowing that Dayne and Katy will cer [...]
Family is the 4th book in the Baxter s Firstborn Series It is the 9th book in the Baxter series.Katy and Dayne are set to testify in the trial where a crazed fan tried to kill Katy and Dayne on a beach one night Dayne has done what he can to hide Katy s identity, but now that the hearing is here, they must release her name The tabloids go crazy and do their best to get pictures of Dayne and Katy together Katy and Dayne love each other but they just can t figure out how to be together with the pa [...]
That was another amazing Book In this one, Dayne keeps having conflicting thoughts about whether or not to involve the Baxter in the spotlight or not He doesn t want to subject them to that kind of life, and the same goes for Katy.Throughout the book, Dayne Katy are constantly running for the paparazzi no matter where they are They want to be together so much, but don t know how to make it work.Dayne s sister, Ashley, wants him to come to the family gathering, and meet the other siblings, as she [...]
I would have given this book 5 stars had it not been for all the annoying EXTREME modesty from Katie I rolled my eyes several times and wanted to just skim through those parts and in my head I kept thinking.e u seriousjust freaking face those annoying paparazzi and quit running because u are too afraid of what OTHERS think about u Who cares what OTHERS think or feel It s your life, you and God know the truth SO LIVE IT Anyway the book could have really done without all that annoyance However the [...]
Great story I love this series can t wait to read the next book in the series Love this author
I love the story and so exciting to see the relationships developing I can t put them down
5starsYet another great story from Karen Kingsbury as we get an update from Dayne and the Baxter family I loved it
A long read with a predictable ending.
This is a great book
I liked the direction this book took the characters Somewhat repetitive, but that makes for an easy read Hoping for a bit depth in the final one of the series.
Awesome Needed a few tissues for the end.
It is time for a trial The crazed attacker that Katy Hart and Dayne Matthews faced months earlier has finally gone on trial Katy has went to Los Angeles for the trial and longs to spend just a little time alone with the newly reformed Dayne, but every time they try to get alone or even just spend time together, the clicking of cameras follows them The paparazzi again John Baxter has finally made contact with his son Dayne, but will the rest of the family ever know about him This is the question [...]
I m reading this series largely to fill some holes that I had in my knowledge of the Baxters from the Bailey Flanigan series I couldn t figure out why Dayne is a Baxter when his last name is Matthews While the books are entertaining, I really feel as though 3 and this one could have been combined into 1 book I found myself skipping large parts of it to get to the meat But publishing is a business like any other, and I think what all the Baxter books did for Christian publishing in general was a [...]
The BookA star witness at the assault trial of Margie Madden, Katy is thrown into the world of paparazzi Katy Hart finds the world of fame, along with her relationship with movie star Dayne Matthews is a world she could only dream of, not live in Dayne finds a new life in Jesus Christ and seeks to live that heavenly life He falls in love with Katy and wants to protect her and his new found family from the much public world of hungry for knowledge fans.He is torn between the two worlds.My Thought [...]
So much happened in this book The trial is happening and Katy gets a taste of how crazy and even dangerous Dayne s world is After a near accident, it seems like they can never be together Meanwhile, while Dayne and John are talking, Dayne still is uneasy about meeting the rest of the family Ashley eventually finds out just who exactly her brother is and calls him She invites him to their family picnic Dayne talks to Bob Asher who encourages Dayne to take a few days somewhere private and make a l [...]
Another great book in the series In this book John finds and meets his son Dayne Matthews Ashley learns the truth also and wants him to come to the 4th of July family picnic Katy goes out to California for the trial against the woman who tried to kill her and Dayne They want some time alone but the paparazzi will not leave them alone They are almost killed trying to get away from them and Katy realizes she can not live this kind of life She goes home after the trial and tries to forget Dayne but [...]
I was disappointed in this book I felt there were two many story linesgong on I did not finish it either I skimmed through the last hundredpages to see if it was worth finishing I usually finish all of KarenKingsbury books But this one, was to confusing I loved the romance betweenKaty and Dayne I would have loved to see developing story with thefamily getting to know their, brother they have never met before I thoughtit was great up to that point I lost interest during the chase of photographer [...]
2 stars actuallyis is the first Karen Kingsbury novel that I have read It is part of a series and one of the later ones at that so my review is tainted by the fact that the previous stories of the characters are difficult to assess Basically it is a romance between two actor friends, one famous and the object of the paparazzi, the other a small town girl, who are involved in a trial because of an attack by a rabid fan The other part of the novel is that of a family, an adopted son who has learne [...]
Dayne and Katy are trying to find a way to be together Dayne has such a crazy life in Hollywood with fans and paparrazi following his every move They are in Hollywood for the trial of the crazy fan who tried to kill them They can not seem to get a moment to themselves Ashley is leraning about her older brother and helping her siblings learn the truth Dayne is starting to rethink his relationship with God and what is really important in his life It was a good book that was full of excitement.
I found myself hesitating to begin, continue, and finish this book I was NOT drawn into the plot, characters, etc it seemed unrelateable to me Some of this may be because I was jumping in at book 4 of a series of 5 books Problems seemed very drawn out and repeated resolution was too long in coming Hinted of romance without being sexual or graphic I think that reading the entire series might help to understand a complete picture of the whole family, but because of all of the above, I don t care [...]


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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The MCA is all set to make significant changes to its party election voting system to allow some 33,000 divisional delegates to elect the top leadership. It will hold an annual general meeting (AGM) this Saturday to amend Article 21 of the party constitution to provide for the new voting system, styled after the United States electoral college system which Umno had adopted in 2013.
When implemented, the new system will see 33,000 delegates from 188 MCA divisions nationwide directly electing the party president, deputy president, four vice-presidents and 25 Central Committee members. Under the existing voting system, the leaders are elected by 2,400 central delegates during the party election, which is held every three years during its annual general meeting (AGM).
MCA deputy secretary-general Datuk Wee Jeck Seng is confident that the new voting system would put a stop to infighting and power struggles as it would expand the voter base and make the party more democratic. He said that the party has faced so many crises in the past that people are cracking jokes about it. He also said that while a general election is only held once every five years, MCA holds elections every three years and a countless number of AGMs.
He also added that by expanding the voting rights of their members, they hope to put a stop to all those internal quarrels. The new voting system, said Wee, was part of a step-by-step process to transform MCA, adding, "We are starting by expanding the voting base. All this while, the perception is that we only talk but take no action. But now we are really doing it."
Last month, when announcing that MCA would amend its constitution to allow its divisional delegates to elect the top leadership, president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the party could no longer allow itself to be torn apart by party polls. He said they must show the community their resolve to change and to remain united. He also said that only then, can they win back the public's respect.
MCA veteran leader Datuk Yap Pian Hon described the proposed amendments as "long overdue" and believed that delegates attending Saturday's AGM would give their approval as they have already been briefed several times on the new voting system.
Political analyst and adjunct senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Dr Oh Ei Sun said about a year ago, he had the opportunity to take a look at MCA's new voting system and found that it was based on a modified version of the US electoral college system.
The party's top leaders, he said had been persuading its grassroots leaders over the past few years to accept the new system in order to make the party elections more democratic and appealing to all. According to Oh, initially certain grassroots leaders showed some resistence as they did not want the existing system to be altered and for obvious reasons too.
"The warlords, to be precise, didn't want any changes as they feared that their power base would loosen if voting rights are extended to more delegates … they can't be kingmakers anymore and may end up losing their bargaining power. Under the current voting system, anybody who wants to contest the party election must get the blessings of these warlords first," he said.
Meanwhile, some veteran party leaders like Yap have expressed concern that the new voting system would see a large number of MCA's inactive members being granted the right to vote in the party election. "Some of the divisions are big in terms of membership numbers but many may not be active members. In fact, it's widely believed that nearly 70 per cent of MCA members are not active, so it's unfair to elect them as divisional delegates," said Yap.
(MCA's membership is estimated at 1.07 million.)
He said the leadership has to explain further how it planned to tackle the issue of inactive members, failing which disputes may arise between the central leaders and the divisions. Yap also said that another issue that required further clarification was the minimum quorum needed to call an AGM.
"What we want to know is whether the quorum is being maintained at the current one-third of the 2,400 central delegates or is it going to be one-third of the 33,000 divisional delegates?" he said, adding that the notice for this Saturday's AGM was silent on the quorum.
The proposal to amend MCA's election voting system has been in the pipeline for over 10 years. Back in 2008, the then deputy president Datuk (now Tan Sri) Ong Tee Keat had proposed that MCA implement a direct election system, which would enable every member to participate in the party polls.
Later, Ong appointed the then deputy president Datuk Seri (now Tan Sri) Dr Chua Soi Lek to lead a special committee to look into his proposal but it was back-burnered in 2012 due to the need for the party leaders to close ranks and unite for the 2013 general election (GE13).
Following the party's dismal performance in GE13, Chua appointed the then deputy president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai as head of a special transformation committee to revive the party, including transforming its election system. However, Liow's committee realised that the party could not implement the direct election system proposed by Ong due to organisational issues pertaining to difficulties in obtaining the full details of all its members.
It then proposed a modified version of the direct election system, similar to the one implemented by Umno, to allow some 33,000 divisional delegates to elect the top leadership. MCA will hold its 63rd AGM on Sunday, scheduled to be opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. — Bernama


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I leave for Paris the day after tomorrow. I love the anticipation of travel, that fluttering in your stomach when you think of arriving at your destination. I've been to Paris on 2 previous occasions. Once in the 90's when I went on my first honeymoon and again about 6 years ago when I went with my son and parents. My first trip was exhausting, I arrived within hours of my wedding and was extremely sleep deprived. I didn't have a great impression of Paris during that trip. Maybe it was the physical state of exhaustion I was in or the rainy October weather but I left Paris with little desire to return. My 2nd trip was short but a completely different experience. We were based in London but took the train to Paris to spend a few days and enjoyed a leisurely stay. This trip to Paris I'm planning on experiencing all the delights of the city and the countryside from the local street markets to world class vineyards to meeting local people.
I consider my previous 2 visits to Paris as a warm up to this visit. I jammed the usual tourist stops into my trip but didn't experience life like a Parisian. One of my friends who is traveling with me speaks French and lived briefly in Paris a few year ago. I'm looking forward to seeing her Paris, the market stalls, picnics on the banks of the Seine, train trips to the country. We've rented a 2 bedroom flat in a non-tourist neighborhood and I'm looking forward to finding the local coffee shop, buying groceries, uncorking a bottle of wine, tossing my shoes at the front door and arranging fresh flowers on the table. I'm looking forward to just being there with my friends.
There are other places I've visited that I have little desire to return too (Italy, Hawaii) but as I'm learning 1 bad trip does not a lasting impression make. I'll try and blog from Paris. Au revoir!
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I read somewhere that we are happiest most not when we're actually on our travels, but just before as we're planning everything and the sense of anticipation is high. Enjoy Paris! Get some falafel from L'As du Fallafel in the Marais! (And thanks for stopping by Londonelicious!)
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If you're lucky enough to have them, Summer Fridays are a godsend. What better way to boost morale and keep your stride strong to finish out the workweek than getting to clock out early and kickstart the weekend? Those glorious half-days that await the end of every workweek between Memorial Day and Labor Day are full of promise and unabated hope. If you're one of the Chosen Ones enjoying this magnificent work perk, make sure you make the most of your summer Fridays with these unconventional ideas.
There are some tried-and-true go-tos when it comes to spending those additional out of office hours. Hydrating with happy hour specials at rooftop bars is a prevalent Summer Friday pastime, as is hopping town early to get a head start on the weekend. Another common Summer Friday pursuit (about which we are collectively less enthused) is catching up on errands that were put on the back burner during the workweek. Activities topping the list typically involve a well-deserved beverage of some sort, and when in doubt, there's always the beach. There's nothing wrong with these time-tested diversions, they're popular for a reason. But if you're looking for something a bit more inspired, try one of these less common ideas.
In addition to checking things off your summer bucket list and finally getting to all those thing you said you'd do, Summer Fridays can be a terrific opportunity to break outside your comfort zone and try something completely new. Roll up your sleeves and ready yourself to get a little messy, using your extra hours to their full potential and starting the weekend off right.
1. Grab Art Supplies And Get Crafty
As soon as you break from work in the early afternoon, get your hands on some art supplies and get going on your next masterpiece. Head to a scenic lookout equipped with tools to sketch or watercolor, or throw down some newspaper and get your hands dirty at home. Summer craft projects are a healthy break from the demands of an office job and an excellent way to encourage creative thinking. The best part is you can have a blast solo or get crafty with a friend. However you decide to express yourself, the possibilities are endless. You can even read up for some inspiration if you need a little help getting those creative juices flowing.
2. Give Your Apartment A Makeover
Now that you've spring cleaned, take time for a summer restyle. Use one of your free afternoons to revamp your apartment. Take on the project room by room, or focus on one that's the most important, like your bedroom. A makeover of your living space doesn't require spending a dime on new purchases. You can start by rearranging furniture and following hacks for staying more organized. If you need a little inspiration, browse catalogs from your favorite home decor stores or check out inspiring furniture DIYs and apartment makeover ideas. Even simple changes can refresh the space and have a big impact. Play around and have fun with it.
3. Check Out A Community Calendar For Free Events
Having more hours to kill on a Friday doesn't mean you have to increase your spending. Find fun and free ways to pass the time by checking out a community calendar for events in your area. You'll be surprised just how much is offered in your city during summer that doesn't cost a thing. Round up your friends to enjoy free festivals and concerts, museum events, and outdoor movie nights.
4. Take A Train Out Of Town
Getting out of town is a pretty standard way to spend a Summer Friday, but up the adventure factor by hopping onboard a train bound for a new destination. Forgo your usual day trip or weekend go-to and opt instead to explore uncharted territory (at least by your standards) and bring a companion to double the fun. Escape the city life by unwinding in a nearby small town, seeing what cuisine, attractions, and watering holes it has to offer (no designated driver needed). Book an Airbnb or quaint bed and breakfast to make a weekend of it, or hop back on a homeward bound train at the end of a satisfying afternoon.
5. Write Letters And Postcards To Friends And Loved Ones
Some things are worth doing the old-fashioned way, and when it comes to communicating, nothing beats classic snail mail if you're reaching out with a heartfelt message. You've always been meaning to keep in touch more with friends and family who don't live near, so take a half day to commit in writing. Take out your cutest stationery and pen sweet notes to those you've fallen out of touch with. You'll brighten their day in a way a simple text never could.
6. Explore A New Neighborhood
Keep things local but still exciting by exploring a neighborhood with which you're less acquainted. Do your research ahead of time to plan out all the things you have to try, like its best eats, boutiques, and coffee shops.
7. Take A Class
You're never too old to learn something new, so up your self-improvement game by signing up for a class. A quick browse on Groupon or Living Social makes it clear that the options are endless (there's even such a thing as a slipper-making class), so find a great deal on something you've always wanted to try and bite the bullet. Spend your next Summer Friday learning how to correctly bust a move in ballroom lessons or brushing up on your photography skills. Have a laugh in an improv class or find your inner artist in a (BYOB) painting workshop.
8. Volunteer
There are many reasons why you should volunteer. Not only is it a great way to put your free Friday hours to productive use, but you'll be giving back while also bringing positivity into your life. Practicing altruism will have a direct impact on your attitude and improve your health. Explore the many ways to volunteer and get involved with a cause you're passionate about. Become a mentor at a local school, lend a helping hand maintaining one of your city's parks, or sign up to help out at an animal rescue or shelter.
9. Snap Photos Of Art In Your City
Spend an afternoon taking in your city's art without ever having to step foot inside a museum. Soak up the sun while strolling through the streets in search of stunning murals and outdoor art installations. Map out your route to make sure you hit all the good stuff but also keep an eye out for hidden wonders and gems.
10. Attend A Book Reading
Beat the heat indoors and venture to a local bookstore to attend a book reading. It's a great opportunity to discover new authors and also meet fellow book lovers.
11. Hit Up A Farmers' Market And Pick Up Fresh Ingredients For Dinner
Skip the grocery store and take a stroll through a farmers' market. People watch and sample locally grown selections. Now that you have extra time to prepare dinner, pick up some fresh ingredients and try your hand at farmers' market recipes, or stock up your kitchen for Saturday brunch.
12. Start Or Join An Activity Club
Summer Fridays are a great way to meet new people, and the methods for doing so go beyond rooftop happy hour. Join an activity club that interests you, and make the most of your added hours with others who are doing the same. If you want to keep things between friends, start your own "activity club." The are no rules. The activities can be anything you want, from the prototypal book club to reenacting your favorite parties from the '90s (with venues like the rolling rink or bowling alley), and you can switch it up for something fresh each and every time.
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René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle (November 21, 1643 – March 19, 1687) was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
Robert de la salle was born on November 21, 1643, into a comfortably well-off family in Rouen, France,[1] in the parish Saint-Herbland. When Cavelier was younger he enjoyed science and nature. As a man, he studied with the Jesuit religious order and became a member after taking initial vows in 1660.[2] At his request on March 27, 1667, after he was in Canada, he was released from the Society of Jesus after citing "moral weaknesses."[3] Although he left the order, never took final vows in it, and later became hostile to it, historians sometimes described him incorrectly as a priest or a leader.
La Salle never married,[4] but has been linked to Madeleine de Roybon d'Allonne, an early settler of New France.[5] He had an older brother named Jean who was a Sulpician priest. His parents were Jean Cavelier and Catherine Geest.[3]
Required to reject his father's legacy when he joined the Jesuits, La Salle was nearly destitute when he traveled as a prospective colonist to North America. He sailed for New France in the spring of 1666.[6] His brother Jean, a Sulpician priest, had moved there the year before. La Salle was granted a seigneurie on land at the western end of the Island of Montreal, which became known as Lachine.[7] (This was apparently from the French la Chine, meaning China. Some sources say the name referred to La Salle's desire to find a route to China, though the evidence for this claim is unclear and has been disputed.)
La Salle immediately began to issue land grants, set up a village and learn the languages of the native peoples, mostly Mohawk in this area. The Mohawk told him of a great river, called the Ohio, which flowed into the Mississippi River. Thinking the river flowed into the Gulf of Mexico, La Salle began to plan for expeditions to find a western passage to China. He sought and received permission from Governor Daniel Courcelle and Intendant Jean Talon to embark on the enterprise. He sold his interests in Lachine to finance the venture.[8] In 1682, he named the area Louisiana after King Louis XIV of France.
On July 12, 1673, the Governor of New France, Louis de Buade de Frontenac, arrived at the mouth of the Cataraqui River to meet with leaders of the Five Nations of the Iroquois to encourage them to trade with the French. While the groups met and exchanged gifts, Frontenac's men, led by René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, hastily constructed a rough wooden palisade on a point of land by a shallow, sheltered bay. Originally the fort was named Fort Cataraqui but was later renamed Fort Frontenac by de La Salle in honor of La Salle's patron. The purpose of Fort Frontenac was to control the lucrative fur trade in the Great Lakes Basin to the west. The fort was also meant to be a bulwark against the English and Dutch, who were competing with the French for control of the fur trade.[9] La Salle was left in command of the fort in 1673.
Thanks to his powerful protector, the discoverer managed, during a voyage to France in 1674–75, to secure for himself the grant of Fort Cataraqui and acquired letters of nobility for himself and his descendants.[10] With Frontenac's support, he received not only a fur trade concession, with permission to establish frontier forts, but also a title of nobility. He returned and rebuilt Frontenac in stone. An Ontario Heritage Trust plaque describes René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle at Cataraqui as "[a] major figure in the expansion of the French fur trade into the Lake Ontario region, Using the fort as a base, he undertook expeditions to the west and southwest in the interest of developing a vast fur-trading empire."[11] Henri de Tonti joined his explorations as his lieutenant.
In early 1679, La Salle's expedition built Fort Conti at the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario. There they loaded supplies from Fort Frontenac into smaller boats (canoes or bateaux), so they could continue up the shallow and swiftly flowing lower Niagara River to what is now the location of Lewiston, New York. There the Iroquois had a well-established portage route which bypassed the rapids and the cataract later known as Niagara Falls.
La Salle built Le Griffon, a seven-cannon, 45-ton barque, on the upper Niagara River at or near Cayuga Creek. She was launched on August 7, 1679.
La Salle sailed in Le Griffon up Lake Erie to Lake Huron, then up Huron to Michilimackinac and on to present-day Green Bay, Wisconsin. Le Griffon left for Niagara with a load of furs, but was never seen again. La Salle continued with his men in canoes down the western shore of Lake Michigan, rounding the southern end to the mouth of the Miami River (now St. Joseph River), where they built a stockade in January 1680. They called it Fort Miami (now known as St. Joseph, Michigan). There they waited for Tonti and his party, who had crossed the Lower Michigan peninsula on foot.
Tonti arrived on November 20; on December 3, the entire party set off up the St. Joseph, which they followed until they had to take a portage at present-day South Bend, Indiana. They crossed to the Kankakee River and followed it to the Illinois River. There they built Fort Crèvecoeur, which later led to the development of present-day Peoria, Illinois. La Salle set off on foot for Fort Frontenac for supplies. While he was gone, the soldiers at Ft. Crevecoeur mutinied, destroyed the fort, and exiled Tonti, whom La Salle had left in charge.[12] Later La Salle captured the mutineers on Lake Ontario. He eventually rendezvoused with Tonti at St. Ignace, Michigan.
La Salle reassembled a party for another major expedition. In 1682 he departed Fort Crevecoeur with a group of Frenchmen and Indians and canoed down the Mississippi River. He named the Mississippi basin La Louisiane[13] in honor of Louis XIV and claimed it for France. At what later became the site of Memphis, Tennessee, La Salle built the small Fort Prudhomme. On April 9, 1682, at the mouth of the Mississippi River near modern Venice, Louisiana, La Salle buried an engraved plate and a cross, claiming the territory for France.
In 1683, on his return voyage, La Salle established Fort Saint Louis of Illinois, at Starved Rock on the Illinois River, to replace Fort Crevecoeur. He appointed Tonti to command the fort while La Salle traveled to France for supplies. On July 24, 1684,[13] La Salle departed France and returned to America with a large expedition designed to establish a French colony on the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They had four ships and 300 colonists. The expedition was plagued by pirates, hostile Indians, and poor navigation. One ship was lost to pirates in the West Indies, a second sank in the inlets of Matagorda Bay, and a third ran aground there. They founded Fort Saint Louis, on Garcitas Creek in Victoria County, Texas.[13][14] La Salle led a group eastward on foot on three occasions to try to locate the mouth of the Mississippi.
During a final search for the Mississippi River, some of La Salle's remaining 36 men mutinied, near the site of present Navasota, Texas. On March 19, 1687, La Salle was slain by Pierre Duhaut during an ambush while talking to Duhaut's decoy, Jean L'Archevêque. They were "six leagues" from the westernmost village of the Hasinai (Tejas) Indians.[13] Duhaut was killed to avenge La Salle, while Jean L'Archevêque was killed in 1720 by Indians during the Villasur expedition—coincidentally in an ambush beside a river.
The colony lasted only until 1688, when Karankawa-speaking Native Americans killed the 20 remaining adults and took five children as captives. Tonti sent out search missions in 1689 when he learned of the settlers' fate, but failed to find survivors.
There is some disagreement about accepting Navasota as the site of La Salle's death. The historian Robert Weddle, for example, believes that La Salle's travel distances have been miscalculated. Weddle thinks that La Salle was murdered just east of the Trinity River, which would put the site somewhere about 20 miles (32 km) east or north-east of today's Huntsville, Texas.
La Salle's major legacy was establishing the network of forts from Fort Frontenac to outposts along the Great Lakes, Ohio, Illinois and Mississippi rivers that came to define French territorial, diplomatic and commercial policy for almost a century between his first expedition and the 1763 cession of New France to Great Britain. In addition to the forts, which also served as authorized agencies for the extensive fur trade, LaSalle's visits to Illinois and other Indians cemented the French policy of alliance with Indians in the common causes of containing both Iroquois influence and Anglo-American settlement. He also gave the name Louisiana to the interior North American territory he claimed for France, which lives on in the name of a US state. His efforts to encompass modern-day Ontario and the eight American states that border the Great Lakes became a foundational effort in defining the Great Lakes region.
In 1995, La Salle's primary ship La Belle was discovered in the muck of Matagorda Bay. It has been the subject of archeological research.[15][16] Through an international treaty, the artifacts excavated from La Belle are owned by France and held in trust by the Texas Historical Commission. The collection is held by the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Artifacts from La Belle are shown at nine museums across Texas. The wreckage of La Salle's ship L'Aimable has yet to be located. A possible shipwreck of Le Griffon in Lake Michigan is the subject of a lawsuit concerning ownership of artifacts. A more promising wreck has now been identified in the depths of northern Lake Michigan, divers Monroe and Dykster happened upon an ancient wreckage in 2011 while looking for Confederate gold. The bowsprit of their find includes what appears to be a carved wooden Griffin, similar to other examples of the French 17th Century. News of the find was not released to the public until December 2014, when it was published in the editor's note of issue #34 of "Wreck Diver" Magazine. Authentication of the find is expected to be painstaking, but forthcoming.[17]
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When spring arrives, it can feel only natural to want to get outdoors and start tending to your yard or garden. After a long and cold winter, it could really need it! Surely, you'll want to make everything look as good as new.
That can all seem very well, especially if you are thinking of selling the home soon or just want to make it look a little different. But are some of the home projects or renovations that you have planned in your mind going to be worth it? Here are some suggestions for you, to make sure that you'd be getting your money's worth for each project:
Yard/Garden Landscaping
If the sun shines and the flowers are blossoming, then who wouldn't want to be outdoors? But if you want a super-styled outdoor space, rather than just a rose bush by the picket fence, then it can cost you quite a bit to get it done. It can mean some major changes to the yard, with some digging up, possibly concrete being added, and things like ponds being made. It can really change the look of the space, so you need to decide if it is going to be worth it for you.
If you are planning a move sooner rather than later, then in reality, there are plenty of other things that you can do to improve the curb appeal of your home, rather than getting the yard landscaped. Getting new plants and generally tidying up the outside space could be a much better use of your cash. If you're not planning to move, then you just need to weigh up the pros and the cons. If you do want to landscape, then to make it cheaper, get bulbs to plant, rather than planting established trees or plants, as they can be expensive to buy.
Driveway Repairs:
If you have a driveway, then over the winter it can take a beating with the ice, snow, rain, and salt being added to it on a daily basis. The thing is, just putting a new layer of concrete or asphalt over the top isn't always going to be that simple. You have to think about the foundations and any cracks, as they could lead to problems if they're not dealt with. So it can involve some heavy machinery to get it looked at and repaired.
The thing is, though, is that a driveway is something that a potential buyer would be looking at right away. So if you are looking to move, it could be the thing that tips the scales for a buyer. On the flipside, if you're planning to move, then you may not be bothered about the driveway and leave it for the new owner. So it comes down to how long you've got left living there and if you've got it in the budget.
Winter brings with it lots of shades of gray, and can often leave you feeling that you need some color in your life. Many experts agree that painting can change the look of a home, both interior and exterior, for a pretty low cost. So it can be worth doing, as if you do it yourself, all you are paying for are tins of paint. Professionals like Textbook Painting would be able to provide the right equipment, if you were painting the outside of the house, for example, but can still keep costs down. So if you want to freshen things up, then repainting is an easy win, and would be worth doing, moving home or not.
A bright colored accent wall always goes down well!
Repairing/Replacing Siding:
The siding on your home is what takes the brute force from bad weather. A particularly harsh winter could have wreaked havoc on the condition of it. So if yours is looking a little worse for wear, then right about now could be a good time to repair or replace it. But it is going to be worth it? In short, yes, it is going to be worth it. But the actual process can be long and quite costly.
First of all, this isn't something that you can do easily by yourself. So really, you will be paying the cost of labor for contractors to do it for you. And that can reach into the region of around $10,000. So to justify the cost, then you probably need to 'wait' until the siding is looking in particularly bad repair. If it is not peeling, coming away, or there are no loose parts, then it could be worth leaving for a little longer, simply to get more bang for your buck.
If only some of it is looking bad, then you could replace just those panels rather than the whole lot. That would be a good way to save money but still improve the look and condition of things. You could also consider simply repainting your siding, if there are just a few parts that are peeling off. Get them sanded down, ready to paint, and it can look like new afterwards.
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The EU low-carbon roadmap towards 2030 sets binding targets of at least 32% shares of renewable energy in the Union's gross final consumption, 40% reduction in carbon emissions and 14% renewable energy within the final consumption of energy in the transport sector. The European power and industrial sectors have to tackle with CO2 emissions reduction, to increase their energy efficiency and shares of renewable energy sources (RES). Carbon Capture and Utilisation combined with energy storage can address environmental and energy efficiency challenges in a cross-sectoral and cost competitive approach for sustainable energy and chemical production. Shifting from only biomass oriented solutions with resource availability and food competition issues to low carbon efuels leads in the reduction of fossil fuel imports and allows the use of curtailed RES electricity. The integration of Power to Fuel technology in must run CHP plants and energy intensive industries with focus on CO2-derived methanol is presented.
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Will the light that fills her draw him out of the darkness?
Special Forces veteran Gabriel Coronado is haunted by nightmares that keep him in the shadows, exiling himself from human companionship as he wrestles with his demons. Walking the night to outrun his memories of those he wasn't able to save, he comes to the rescue of a small, valiant woman who puts herself in danger to save a young runaway.
Jilly Sullivan's life is dedicated to making a difference for the poor, championing one hopeless cause after another, spending time in the worst parts of town. When a desperate criminal overpowers her and a nameless hero saves her from harm, both their courses are altered forever.
Gabriel finds himself drawn to the vibrant light that is Jilly, and she lures him from the darkness in which he's most comfortable. The more time they spend together, the more powerful their bond becomes. He comes to the defense of a young boy victimized by a brutal drug dealer, and when that drug dealer assaults Jilly in retaliation, Gabriel rescues her but quickly retreats to the darkness where he believes he belongs. Can Jilly, rocked by her brush with evil, convince this man to believe that he deserves to live in the light?
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I pull up to my driveway, the engine turns off as I pull out my keys from the ignition. I sigh as I walk up to the porch and enter my house. Its the same procedure day after day and each day my infamous smile disappears.
Secluded in my room I try to concentrate but my door opens probably for the 4th time in the past hour.
"What are you going to do with your life? You think looking pretty is going to get you anywhere?" The usual commentary from my mother.
" You think your all that don't you?" She asks me this on a daily basis. I've learned to let this go through one ear and out the other.
" You're just going to end up like your father. Lazy, unemployed and useless."
My emotions explode inside me like a thousand fireworks in the sky but all I can do is watch and listen. My father walks in, overhearing the conversation. His eyes glare at me and I just want to shrink back into a little ball.
"I'm trying to concentrate!" I try to explain to them but they don't care. They start to argue about me and my future. My concentration collapses and I lose my sense of serenity. It's deja vu each and everyday.
I strive for an ambient environment, a sense of acceptance and positivity, the chaos starts to get to me, I need to get away. I reach for my keys and get into my car.
"Where do you think you are going?" my mother asks.
"I don't know," I reply. I reverse and drive away, not sure of where I am headed, but determined to prove my mother wrong. My smile returns as a I realize that I can travel in any direction as long as I never lose hope.


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The UFC promises plenty of hard-hitting action with "Fight Night 60." The card also happens to be scheduled on the night of Valentine's Day. This means some guys could end up absorbing even more punishment than anyone inside the octagon for suggesting that their Valentine's date be centered around the UFC event on Fox Sports 1.
In another episode of "The Rundown," a collaboration between TYT Sports and ThePostGame, we discuss how to handle such a sticky romantic situation:
If you have any sports-inspired Valentine's Day ideas, let us know. Leave your comments below, and check back later on ThePostGame for more videos from The Rundown.


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May I suggest the following worship music for this reading:
Jesus Culture: My Soul Longs For You
The lack of actual prayer instruction - building an effectual prayer relationship with God - in seminaries today is astonishing, if not non-existent. A seminary student recently described his prayer life as being "Wrestling, agonizing, sweating, working, asking, fulfilling a duty and, along with trying to build comfort and hope, both confusing and frustrating" On top of this, there has been hardly any teaching on the Holy Spirit (gifts) in seminaries or bible colleges in decades.
Is it really any wonder then, why our churches are so dried up today? With 'Pastors' being graduated that have no idea how to pray or build a relationship with God, coupled with an extremely basic relationship with the Holy Spirit (salvation only?) it is no wonder why my mother, Julia Chandler, in her last book, "You Shall Receive Power" referred to seminaries as 'cemeteries' or why a senior minister of 45 years, after my prodigal return, baptism in the Holy Spirit and subsequent use by God to heal - advised me NOT to go to bible college saying, "They would ruin everything you have going with God"
A few months ago, during a Sunday service attended by hundreds at a mega-church, I actually heard an associate Pastor say, "Some people say or think that they are anointed, when really they're just annoying" It is incredibly ignorant (if not borderline blasphemous) comments like this, made to dedicated followers that depend on the word of the Pastor for the TRUTH, that further adds to the growing amount of horrid teaching, preaching and 'baby food' mentality regarding the Holy Spirit (Baptism) in today's church.
From the first Pentecost, the birth of the Christian church, when Jesus COMMANDED His disciples (Acts 1:4) not to begin their ministries until the Holy Spirit fell on them to the Azusa Street Revival (1906-1915) to the Jesus People Movement of the late 1960's - early 70's (which I was part of), 'Christ'ianity is and always will be about Christ, following Him and DOING the things that He did...or at least giving it a go! In John 14, Jesus even tells us, as His disciples, that when he went to be with the Father that "whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these". How can we as 'followers' of Christ limit ourselves to only knowing the Holy Spirit through our salvation experience? How is it possible that I hear, over and over again Christians of 25 or 30 years make remarks like "all that tongue stuff and all just isn't for me"?? What gives us the right (or even the idea) that we can limit how God works in our lives?? How dare us be so bold in the face of God and how disappointing this must be for Him! No wonder He is disgruntled with the state of HIS church! (See Prophesy HERE)
Does God need us to heal the sick or deliver demons from the afflicted? Absolutely not! But it pleases Him so much when we even try He will do the work through us! That we would have the faith strong enough to step out and take action on His part gives God a thrill! He gives us the tools (the 'keys' of Matthew 16:19) and the power to act on His behalf in the Holy Spirit. A 'power of attorney' if you will. The Holy Spirit is given to us not only for healing but to do battle with the side of darkness in Spiritual warfare...which includes healing the sick, driving out demons...and EVERYTHING that Jesus did and, according to Christ's own word, even more than He did! (whatever that means) There's a wake-up call for every Christian - being a follower of Christ isn't all love and roses! We are in a battle every day, whether you choose to take part or not! I feel for those that choose not...you're missing out on one of the greatest Christian experiences there is. I feel for those that won't step out in faith and pray WITH THE POWER OF JESUS for the healing of a loved one. I'd like to hear how any Christian thinks it is possible to heal the sick or drive out demons without the Power of the Holy Spirit working through us.
We all, every single one of us who dare to call ourselves Christians, need the absolute Power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Step out by faith, ask earnestly and, as it is Promised in Acts 1:8, you shall receive power!
May The Blood of Jesus cover, bless & protect you!
We all, every single one of us who dare to call ourselves Christians, need the absolute Power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Step out by faith, ask earnestly and, as it is Promised in Acts 1:8, you shall receive power!
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Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mikel Janin
"I Am Suicide" part one! Batman has always been crazy…but this? This is suicide! In order to retrieve Psycho-Pirate and save Gotham Girl, Batman must recruit a team from Amanda Waller to break into the most impenetrable prison in the world and steal from one of the Dark Knight's greatest foes…Bane. The next great Batman story begins here!
For those who have been following the Batman title, you know issue #6 (read our review here) ended on an exciting note. After this month's "Night of the Monster Men" tie-ins (read those first reviews here and here), we'll pick up right where that ending left off. It seems Batman is creating a "Suicide Squad" to save Gotham Girl. That seems exciting and if any of the first-look images (see below) indicate anything, it's going to be a dark ride.
Writer Tom King sounds excited about this next big story, especially when he emphasizes the importance of Psycho Pirate.
"He plays a huge part in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. That's where I was first introduced to him. He's the guy who kills Barry Allen! So he's played a role in the DCU for years. And then Grant Morrison took him into ANIMAL MAN and made him the one character in all of DC continuity who can remember the Multiverse. He remembers what happened beforehand. So he has both those aspects of him—he's played a key role in this huge crossover and he also has this bizarre memory. He's this huge character…and he's a wimp. He's a nobody! He's terrible. He's always manipulated by other people."
Now he's got me all fired up! Batman #9 kicks off the new "I Am Suicide" arc on October 19th.
While you're here, be sure to check out Tom King's Batman Day interview here.


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Abd-ar-Rahman III (?Abd ar-Rahm?n ibn Muhammad ibn ?Abd All?h ibn Muhammad ibn ?abd ar-Rahman ibn al-Hakam ar-Rabdi ibn Hisham ibn ?abd ar-Rahman ad-Dakhil; Arabic: ??? ?????? ????????; 11 January 889/91 – 15 October 961) was the Emir and Caliph of Córdoba (912–961) of the Umayyad dynasty in al-Andalus. Called al-Nasir li-Din Allah ("the Defender of God's Faith"), he ascended the throne in his early 20s, and reigned for half a century as the most powerful prince of Iberia. Although people of all creeds enjoyed tolerance and freedom of religion under his rule, he repelled the Fatimids, partly by supporting their Maghrawa enemies in North Africa, and partly by claiming the title Caliph (ruler of the Islamic world) for himself
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I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen. O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!


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Walk - Smugglers Inn - Spring Bottom Hill
3.3 miles (5.2 km)
Smuggler's Inn, Osmington Mills, DT3 6HF Smuggler's Inn
Easy - A short stretch of steep descent after a gentler ascent through woodland. Footpaths may be muddy after rain.
Following the Coast Path to the shingle beach at Ringstead, the walk then travels inland past the remains of a deserted medieval village, whose church still remains, although it is a now a private cottage. From here the route climbs through atmospheric woodland, dotted with daffodils and snowdrops in the springtime, to the top of Spring Bottom Hill, where there are tremendous views down over the landscape below and out to sea. A good walk in autumn, when birds and small mammals rummage through the fallen leaves in search of stocks for the winter.
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Violence Erupts in Egypt in Day of Pro-Morsi Protests
Tension between pro-Morsi demonstrators and the Egyptian army worsened over Thursday and Friday, leading the military to declare itself on 'high alert' in the provinces of South Sinai and Suez, while violence broke out in the country's capital amid Muslim Brotherhood protests.
On Friday, two military checkpoints, a police station, and an airport in the region of Sinai were reportedly attacked by suspected Muslim Brotherhood militants, although it is not entirely clear that these attacks were in response to Morsi's ouster. One soldier was killed and three were injured, the AP reports.
According to Reuters, the military declared itself on 'high alert' after these attacks, also closing the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip indefinitely.
These incidents follow the army's removal of Mohammed Morsi and subsequent appointment of Adli Mansour as Egypt's interim president on Thursday, after days of nationwide demonstrations rocked the country.
Mass protests were organized by the Muslim Brotherhood for Friday to demonstrate against Morsi's removal and the arrests of many party members, staging what they are calling a "Day of Rejection" in order to demand the ex-president's reinstatement.
The protests are expected to start outside Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque in Cairo's Nasser City neighborhood, where thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters have been camped for days.
The army has promised to allow peaceful protests.
"Peaceful protest and freedom of expression are rights guaranteed to everyone, which Egyptians have earned as one of the most important gains of their glorious revolution," the army command said.
But on Friday, military troops were sent to Morsi's hometown of Zagazig after violence broke out between pro and anti-Morsi protesters in which 80 people were injured.
Since Thursday, 12 demonstrators have been killed in clashes across Egypt, and more violence is feared in the days to come. Already on Friday, shots have been fired at a gathering of Morsi supporters in Cairo, killing at least three people and injuring one BBC journalist.
Meanwhile, Tunisia has condemned what it's describing as a "military coup," and the African Union has called Morsi's removal from office "unconstitutional," announcing that it will suspend Egypt from all activities.


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During a 1958 mission to "spiritually regenerate the world," Maharishi Mahesh Yogi traveled the world to educate others on the Vedic originated tradition of Transcendental Meditation. Its been a staple in the lives of many and received western popularity after The Beatles crossed paths with The Maharishi.
George Harrison, who was already a student of eastern studies, gathered John Lennon and Paul McCartney to observe a lecture taught by the meditation guru in London of 1967. The group were struggling with the grip of drug abuse, looking for saving graces. "That's where I really went for the meditation," said George Harrison said in their Anthology documentary. "There's this thing called a mantra. Through the mantra you can follow a technique that helps you to transcend, that is, to go beyond the waking-sleeping-dreaming state."
The Beatles immediately fell in love with the divine and almost mystic feeling of this practice, and on February 15th, 1968, they began an in depth study alongside The Maharishi. Since then, its popularity has blossomed, resulting in a movement of meditation centers across the globe.
It's a proven necessity for the human spirit, which seems to be under constant pressure from tasks and messages coming in at various times of the day.
You start your week on Monday morning–waking up after about the second or third time snoozing your alarm. After checking the time and realizing you only have about twenty minutes to leave your apartment, you jump up and head for the bathroom. The rest of your day consists of a lot of critical thinking, creative pursuits, and running around–the usual hustle and bustle. You return home that night feeling depleted and exhausted, as you dread getting back up the next day to do it all over again. Yes, you love your career and your art, but little do you know, your gloominess stems from imbalance. The remedy for which, is quite simple. Meditating before the start of your day and upon its conclusion can have a positive effect on daily events as well as your overall quality of life.
"Through Transcendental Meditation, the human brain can experience that level of intelligence which is an ocean of all knowledge, energy, intelligence, and bliss." – Maharishi
With only twenty four hours in a day, most people don't spend more than the few hours they get to sleep to not think about anything. It's imperative to find time to consciously relax and bring your mind and body to a rest. Everyone needs time to refresh, reflect, and recharge. Transcendental Meditation is an easy and effective way to do this. Not only does the practice have these benefits, but its also proven to have health benefits like lowering blood pressure, relieving asthma, and also longevity. Folks like Vashtie, Ellen, Oprah Winfrey, and Jerry Seinfeld practice it. When you live a busy life that requires you to always be your best and most creative self, you've got to make your mental health a priority. Nurturing the foundation of your art is the key to reproducing it.
"I took a class in Transcendental Meditation a year ago, and I practice religiously now. I do it twice a day: twenty minutes in the morning, twenty minutes at night. That's how they teach you to do it. They give you your own mantra. You don't share that mantra with anyone—it's yours and yours to keep. That's something that makes a difference, especially as a creative, because your brain is constantly on, even when you're sleeping. For me, meditation is numero uno." – Vashtie
The difference between Transcendental Meditation and other forms of meditation is the mantra you're given. It's specific to you and it gives you the source to get in tune with your rawest self. At this state of restful awareness, problem solving can become easier and creativity can be enhanced. Once you've met with an instructor, come back here and give it a try:
1. Sit down with your eyes closed, and back and neck straight.
2. Begin in silence and ease into the mantra given to you by your instructor.
3. For twenty minutes, repeat the mantra as you elevate to a feeling of transcendence.
4. Finish off with silence as you end your meditation.
5. Repeat for the second time of the day.


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Trail of the Week: Homestake Pass on the Continental Divide
Enjoy this family-friendly hike through a wonderland of wild rock formations
Exploring Montana
This section of the Continental Divide Trail offers smooth dirt surfaces, which makes for easy miles, and you can choose to make this scenic central Montana hike as short or as long as you want.
Foraging for Fungi
Five wild mushrooms to hunt for in Montana this fall
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Fall is the prime time to find wild mushrooms in Montana. Learn where to find Shaggy Manes, Chanterelles, and the rest of Montana's bountiful fall fungi.


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ANSWERDear Tammy,
Garlic is a potent detoxifier and healer to the body. Because it is such a potent detoxifier, it can sometimes make you feel a little ill, queasy, nauseas, and many other symptoms. This is NOT an allergy; this is a side effect of detoxification. So your idea is correct, start with a small amount and work your way up to my suggested dosages, this will only take you 2 to 4 weeks at the most.
Dear Jan,
The above answer I gave Tammy is for you too, plus… the garlic in my products is not roasted, it is very raw, very organic and very potent. The reason you can tolerate the aged or roasted garlic is simply because it has very little potency, or none at all.
One of the most potent phytochemicals in garlic is allicin. Allicin is made when garlic is cut or crushed, by the chemical action of the fibrous cells mixing with the oil cell, an enzyme reaction. You could almost say that garlic doesn't contain allicin, but it is made chemically when garlic is crushed.
Anyway, this potent phytochemical is also bound with garlic's odor, so when anyone claims to have potent and active or medicinal odorless garlic, this is bullshit, not possible. Good, potent garlic is smelly garlic.
As far as your allergy, it is actually a sensitivity and a blessing. Garlic is a very special plant for you for your cleansing and detoxification.
So Jan, here is what I suggest. First, since your reaction sounds mainly digestive in nature, I suggest you start by taking my Intestinal Formula #1, which will really clean up and clean out your entire digestive tract. This formula also contains a mild amount of garlic, which you should tolerate just fine. A few weeks after starting this formula, I would then do my 5-Day BOWEL Detox. The next month, I would do my 5-Day LIVER Detox which also contains garlic, with the Liver and Gall Bladder Flush drink which also contains garlic. You may just have to slightly lower the amount of garlic that you put into your Liver Flush Drink, but maybe not. You may be fine by this time, let's see what happens.
Remember, we are ALL allergic to toxic manmade substances like petrol chemicals and insecticides, but when a natural herb or food causes you some type of reaction, it is a cleanse, and your body, for whatever reason is more sensitive to this cleansing herb, and you have now just found something that is of particular use to you in your detoxification.
Start with a little, and take your time to work up to normal dosages, there is no hurry. Keep me informed.
– Dr. Schulze