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Lessons Learned From Walking 100 Miles Alone
One week ago I went for a walk. I would call myself a fairly dedicated walker – getting my 10k steps a day is like brushing my teeth. I can rely on myself to get it done.
But unlike brushing my teeth: I really enjoy it. I do my best thinking when I walk. My morning walk sets me up for the day: if I miss it I feel 'off'. I can always rely on an afternoon stroll to clear my head and perk me up.
But walking for longer than an hour in one go isn't something I've practised. Even on walking-heavy city breaks I always find myself in a cafe or taking in my surroundings at regular intervals.
Spending one week walking 100 miles alone was new territory. It's what people with large dogs and waterproofs do.
I'm from Croydon. My nearest green area takes all of 10 minutes to walk across.
But now I live in Brighton, I figured I should take advantage of the green area that begins just a few miles away.
The South Downs.
Running from Winchester to Eastbourne, a well-signposted and well-walked trail stretches around 100 miles. It sounded like the perfect 'beginner' long distance walk to attempt (plus I could get a certificate if I finished it – which would be my first physical achievement in all my 27 years of being able to walk.)
Walking 100 miles alone sounded delicious to me. Over the past few years I've grown used to travelling alone, and enjoy it as much (sometimes more) than travelling with others.
My introverted nature uses this intense alone time to recharge. Combining being in nature AND walking AND being alone sounded like the ULTIMATE recharge.
But I didn't expect anything else. I certainly didn't expect a walk to teach me anything.
It wasn't always a walk in the park (oh jeez…) but the lessons I learnt from the difficult moments; the moments where I'd be looking through teary eyes in disbelief that I STILL had 6 miles to go to get to my accommodation; were 100% worth it.
These are all lessons that you could (and probably have) read or heard elsewhere – they didn't come as surprises to me anyway – but it was EXPERIENCING them first hand that made them really sink in.
So read them, take them on board, but I would strongly recommend taking your own long walk (erm, not necessarily 100 miles but whatever feels long to you) to see if you experience any of them first hand.
What I Learned From Walking 100 Miles Alone
1) Be Present
My walking days began at around 8:30-9am, and I generally reached my accomodation between 4–6pm.
After the first day, there were no opportunities to stop at a nearby village pub for a pint (er – of soda water) or a brief sit down.
After an hour on the path, my mind would get… itchy. I would get sick of my repetitive, unhelpful thoughts, sick of the rubbly, uneven surface, sick of the weight of my pack… and time would crawl.
These were the times I went to my years of practising mindfulness.
Noticing sounds around me or bodily sensations always seemed a bit fruitless in sitting meditation – I prefer focussing on my breath or a mantra to get my focus on.
But out in an ever changing natural environment, noticing every little thing, without judgement, totally transformed my experience.
No longer was I bored or impatient or in discomfort: I was just taking in my environment one step at a time – and I would find myself in a state of bliss.
Finally – this mindfulness stuff was paying off!
2) Be Patient
Being patient isn't something I'm skilled at (I'm working on it) but on the walk I had no other option.
There was nothing I could do to make my cosy B&B closer to me. Nothing I could do to make my hooves trot any quicker (especially not after doing my knee in).
Huffing and puffing and cursing the sky just wasn't going to make time go any quicker. I tried this a good few times – just to be sure.
So, I had no choice but to be patient. I knew if I kept going I would get there – eventually.
This is something I think all entrepreneurs and small business owners need to remember when it feels like things are moving at a snails pace.
3) Have Faith
There were a few times I wasn't sure if my dastardly knee was going to let me finish the walk. There were times I wasn't sure I'd find the B&B.
In those moments, I knew worrying harder wasn't going to help, so again, I was forced into a healthier mindset.
Having faith that somehow, things would work out in the end. They always do – even if there are some dark moments on route.
I'm not entirely sure what I have faith in – it feels more like life is this movie I'm in, and you know that the hero can't die. He can go through some crazy shit; but he can't go anywhere until the movie ends. Knowing that was enough to keep me watching.
4) Ask for Help
I didn't have to ask for directions, thanks to the regular signposts keeping me on track, but I had other questions about functioning in the countryside.
Like, where does one get cash out? Apparently trees don't have ATMs embedded in them – yet.
There was always someone to ask, and I learnt quickly that no matter how retarded my question sounded in my own head; it was better for me to look the fool when asking than to totally become the fool later by not asking.
5) Accept Help
When I came down to breakfast at one B&B, hobbling and generally prompting sympathy for my knee from anyone who enquired about my wellbeing; I didn't actually expect anyone to help me.
Amazingly, a very kindly gentleman from Sheffield came to my rescue and offered me his knee support band. I felt some resistance: what if he would need it later in his trip? How could I repay his offer?
But I remembered one of my more recent deals with myself: be more accepting. When something is offered to you, out of sheer care and generosity, take it!
Repay them if you can; if you can't then pay it forward to someone in need who crosses your path.
6) Things Happen FOR You
Still harping on about this knee problem I developed on day 2: there were a few 'hiccups' I encountered during the week that at one point in my life would have left me wailing 'WHY MEEE?'
Instead, I remembered Mr Robbins' wise words:
Things happen FOR you, not TO you
And I started to see the lesson that some minor disaster taught me or reinforced in me. They weren't always screamingly obvious, nor did they reveal themselves immediately, but there ALWAYS was something to be gained from them.
7) Notice the Little Things
It's easy when travelling anywhere to focus on the big wow moments. The ornate cathedral. The epic sunset. The magnificent views from the top.
But what about all the little things on route?
When much of my journey was sprawling fields and pokey woodland paths, I didn't have the usual big landmarks to keep me going. Instead, I started to notice all the little things that dotted the way.
A butterfly. A gnarled yew tree. A patch of sunshine through leaves.
It became part of my 'being present' practise, but also just enhanced my appreciation of the entire journey. It helped me remember that it wasn't about the destination (a kiosk in Eastbourne – not terribly impressive anyway) but the journey itself.
8) This Too Shall Pass
An old, and possibly overused adage, but one I love nevertheless. Whether it was the pain in my knee, which flitted between being cripplingly intense to a dull ache I could easily overlook, or the seemingly endless beauty of nature in front of me: I tried to remember this phrase.
9) Slow Down
Weirdly, the day I decided to take my time, stopping to have a water break and a brief sit down every hour, was the day I got to my destination the quickest.
At least, it felt like the quickest: each hour went by in a flash. My body wasn't struggling, and my mind followed suit.
It sounds counterintuitive, but as someone who is a lifelong rusher-of-things, it felt like a welcome relief once I let go of trying so hard to go faster.
It's another lesson I'll be taking with me and applying to daily life.


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Every writer has a "when I knew I wanted to be a writer" story. And every self published author has a "how I knew I wanted to self-publish" story.
In today's spotlight, Michelle Mukley - author of two self published novels (Loss of Deference and Escaping Life) takes a moment to share her own stories... that of the initial urge to write, of dealing with rejection, and of her choice to pursue the route of self publishing...
Invisible Filters and the Self Published Writer
When I first set out to start writing a book I was twenty one years old. It was a rain soaked New Year's Eve, I was stood in the courtyard of a local pub, and I was wondering why I hadn't stayed at home and ordered a pizza. I huddled under a small umbrella with a bottle of Budweiser in my blue hand and announced to my friend that I had an idea for a novel and that I was going to set about writing it. But in spite of her excitement and encouragement, I never wrote that story. At the most the story was lame. At worst, it was unfeasible. But the whole thought process left me with something much more important. The desire to actually do it.
With a head full of ideas from there on I constantly made notes. There were endless post-its in my diary, full with names or places that had no bearing to each other, but rather they formed a collective of random ideas from the mind of a disillusioned scientist who knew that there was something else from life that she wanted.
In the end, it happened. I wrote The Loss of Deference. Following an effort which spanned two years, writing chapters sporadically when time permitted, I was left with something that resembled a manuscript. I privately proclaimed as I sat looking at the 'finished' book that I was a writer, and celebrated that fact by sending out the manuscript to an agent. It wasn't long after this that I got my first rejection letter.
It's a strange feeling to have something you have worked on so passionately rejected outright without any explanation or justification. I sent it out again to another agent, and the same thing happened. Had I forgotten something? Had an office junior made a mistake? I would have liked to think so, but it was an over complicated solution for a problem that was much more simplistic.
It wasn't good enough.
I left the manuscript in the cupboard for a while, partially out of disappointment, but more so out of a growing uncertainty at exactly what it was that I should be doing to make it better. After a period of separation, I decided that I had reached the time for objectivity, and started to truthfully assess the content. As hard as it was to admit, when I reread the manuscript, I easily found issues with it. Not just typing errors, but larger areas of text where I knew I could make it better. With that in mind, I forced myself back into the editor's chair and rewrote parts of the story. It was a difficult process, admitting to myself that what I had produced with such confidence had been unacceptable. Nobody ever wants to believe that what they produce is substandard, especially when you want very much to be successful writer. But in order to move past the point of failure I had to do just that. Until I accepted it, I couldn't rework the material subjectively.
So, why when I am given an opportunity to talk about my work am I telling you my faults and failings?
Because it is a fact that indie publishing grew by 287% between 2006 and 2011(source, Bowker). Indie publishing is becoming more widely accepted. It is becoming mainstream. Indie is no longer considered quite so alternative, and most readers could name you at least one self published author who is enjoying success. The reason? For many writers like me, e-Book publishing through Amazon or Smashwords has effectively removed the barrier to publishing, giving us direct access to readers and an unrestricted route into print. Anybody has the chance to become published. No painful search for an agent. No slush pile. No rejection letter. It's an attractive option. But what this also does is remove the inherent filter of the traditional publishing world, thus allowing many titles that would once remain unpublished a chance to find a place in the market. So in a rapidly growing sector that is inundated by new releases, the only way to carve a niche for yourself is to bring with you a damn good set of tools.
I have published two books through Amazon KDP. Since they were published I have reworked the covers of both books, and sat down and re-edited them. I have listened to feedback and taken the criticism. On reflection, it is only now that I think both of these books are of the quality and standard that a reader deserves. Fortunately for me, readers have enjoyed both releases anyway, before I re-edited them, but that is not to say that either of the first editions were perfect. So by admitting this does it make me brave or stupid? I think neither of those things. It just makes me honest.
When I buy a print book from the bookstore, I am not looking for a poorly edited proof, or a substandard cover. I am looking for a quality product that is professionally finished. Self publishing in the beginning is a bit like growing up as the child of an A list celebrity. Our failings are there for all to see. Our mistakes are made in public. But like anything in life, mistakes will and do occur, and learning from them is important. I am close to releasing my third book. It is only this time, now that I have learnt from the process of the previous two releases that I believe I will get it right first time. I now have an editor, a designer, a set of beta readers, and enough patience to wait to release the work. It is only through the process of self publishing that writers learn what it takes to publish, and what kind of team you need around you. The name of 'self' publishing itself is very misleading. There is a reason that traditional publishers do not expect writers to come up with everything on their own. There is a reason that it takes longer than any writer wants to wait before the book is published. There is a reason that my first manuscript was sent back to me. When there are no filters in the self publication process, isn't it about time we start making up our own?
I decided that I was going to be a writer from a young age. Apparently, I also decided to be a procrastinator, and waited twenty years before I finally wrote Chapter One. In the meantime I studied science and started working in cardiology. I loved this job, but there was a creative need that remained unfulfilled. It was at this point that I began to write my first book.
Six years later, having uprooted from England and having settled on the southern Mediterranean shores of Cyprus, the dream to publish is now a reality. I am still working as a part time scientist, but I am also writing daily. When I am not sat at the computer you will find me hiking in the mountains, drinking frappe at the beach, or talking to myself in the kitchen in the style of an American celebrity chef. Just think Ina Garten.


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Author Interview
1. How did you come up with the title?
My zodiac sign. I was reading my horoscope one day and it said Cancer's catch phrase is 'I Feel' and I thought that would be a great name for a book. A few months later when I started writing, that's what I called it, iFeel, since the main character is a human receptacle for the world's emotions.
2. Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
To be true to yourself, and that the courage inside will give you the greatest power.
3. How much of the book is realistic?
A fair amount. The setting is contemporary, and the issues modern conflicts I believe a wide range of audiences can identify with. Supernatural elements are folded into everyday life adding to the drama, romance and fun.
4. If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?
Not. One. Word.
5. What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Editing! I just never seemed to get it right. Then I got hooked up with the most amazing editor ever. He not only helped my with my grammatical offenses, he really elevated my writing. I owe him a lot, and I'm excited to be working with him on the next novel. Shameless plug, Gravitational Pull. Due out 2013.
6. Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
I think I could write a novel from everything I learned! The one thing that stands out most is perseverance. I wanted to quit so many times, but for some reason, I just kept pushing. I'm really glad I did, because I'm so happy with the outcome.
7. Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
Senior year of high school. I was coming off a really bad academic year, and basically gave up all hope of ever liking school, or teachers for that matter. There was a new English teacher in the building, and lucky me, I had her second period. With no expectation, and a huge chip on my shoulder I reluctantly took her class. It was then she gave out those little blue notebooks and asked us answer a series of questions. She was young and cool and for some reason something about her resonated. So I answered the off the wall questions honestly; and very detailed. It was she, who pointed out my descriptive ability. She also restored my faith in the educational system; that year anyway. It all snowballed from there.
8. Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
Jonathon Swift. I love satire. That's probably why my books are filled with snarky commentary.
9. Tell us your latest news.
Gravitational Pull is almost complete and ready for editing! It is very exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. I've been working like crazy these past few months.
10. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Just, that I hope they will give my books a chance. And also, I understand that when you pick up a book, you're investing time and money, and with my novels, I want to be able to give readers a return.
About the Book
Lust. Anger. Hate. Desire. Love. Happiness. Joy. iFeel.
What happens when an unknowing empath meets a pixie who wears leather, a snitch who is repulsive and a fiery angel who can literally set your soul on fire? A whole lot of emotional turmoil and one love story ignited.
Liv Christianni is isolated, alone, tortured and withdrawn, saddled with the torrential downpour of the world's emotions. Accepting of her providence Liv has lost all hope, until one day fate steps in and spins the course of her life like a spiraling top. Hunted by a Spirit Stalker, Liv is forced to gain control of herself and her surroundings, threatened by the touch of her immortal love; she must find a way to survive both physically and emotionally. Can she find the courage to accept her true self? Can she love unconditionally cognizant of the condemning consequences? Can she rise from the ashes to become the person she was always meant to be? Funny, witty, real, and poignant, iFeel rips into your soul, and sets your emotions on fire. If you are a fan of Charmed or Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries or The Secret Circle this series is for you!
Prices/Formats: $14.99 paperback, $4.99 ebook
Pages: 382
Genre: Young Adult
Publisher: Great Minds Independent Ppublishing
Release Date: June 2012
Buy Links: Kindle, Amazon
I direct my anger towards the mocking bottles of crazy pills settled in the cabinet. I attack them; clearing all the glass shelves in one angered fit. Tiny orange bottles fly all around my white tiled bathroom, exploding an array of colored pills against the walls and floor. It feels like I am bombing my past; liberating my future and releasing myself from whatever binds me. I want to be free, and if that means destroying my whole apartment in the process to get there, I am willing to do that.
I can feel the rage course through my veins; my head throbs and my throat burns as I thrash at my tiny bathroom. All I can hear are the voices of people who mean the most to me, those who encourage me, those who support me. To my surprise, the loudest voice is the one who is farthest away. Justice's words echo against the tiled surface, telling me to let go, to accept my fate, to be magical and not mental. It makes me miss him all the more, but what he said finally makes sense.
My breaths pulse quickly in my lungs, as if the air is thinning. I have worked myself up into a crazed frenzy to expel my true self. My enraged fit has resulted in a bathroom bloodbath, me versus myself.
And I won.
About the Author
Marissa Carmel has been writing since a young age and although it has always been for personal enjoyment, she finally decided breakout and share her imagination with the world. She hopes that her universe is as fun and intriguing to her readers as it is to her. Marissa Carmel is originally from NJ but moved to Maryland several years ago, she enjoys reading, writing, and catching up on her ever growing DVR library. She is currently working on the sequel to iFeel, Gravitational Pull and the third and final installment of the Vis Vires trilogy, Constellation.
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This is one of my favorite books coming out this year and one of the best young adult fantasies I've read in a long time. Chupeco's world building is done carefully and precisely, revealing the pertinent information a little bit at a time. The characters are almost all female and all are strong, brave, courageous, and intelligent in their own right. The plot is complex but well thought out and the writing is cinematic. If this doesn't get optioned for a movie, I'll be surprised. highly recommend this books for those that love The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld or Daughter of Smoke and Bone. This could also easily be an adult crossover for those that enjoy Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time, or Memoirs of a Geisha.
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco ($17.99. Sourcebooks Fire) recommended by Foggy Pine Books, Boone, NC.


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SEDALIA – The Susan O'Brien Fischer Cancer Center at Bothwell Regional Health Center has reintroduced the cancer support group High Hopes.
The High Hopes Cancer Support group is designed to help patients and their caregivers cope with cancer and live more effectively.
"We are pleased to offer this support group again to the residents of our community affected by cancer," said Oncology Services Director Jason Sharp. "We saw the need for patients to have an atmosphere that provides for open dialogue on topics such as understanding medications and the physical and emotional changes that are part of living with cancer."
The High Hopes Cancer Support Group meets at 4:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Susan O'Brien Fischer Cancer Center on the ground floor of the Canon Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Care.
The next meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on April 19 in the Cancer Center. Nancey Dove will share the story of her journey.
Other topics include:
April 19: Nancey Dove Shares Her Story
May 17: Survivor's Day
June 21: Meet our New Nurse Practitioner
July 19: Dr. Triplett Presentation & Discussion
August 16: Physical Therapy & Safe Exercises
September 20: American Cancer Society Services
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November 15: Massage Therapy
December 20: Holiday Party
These services are provided free of charge and attendance is open. For more information on the High Hopes Cancer Support Group call (660) 829-7792.


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Denelle Waynick is VP, Legal Affairs (U.S.), U.S. General Counsel and Global Head, Enterprise Risk Management for UCB, Inc. She is a member of UCB's Board of Directors, serving as its Secretary, overseeing the Corporation's governance. Further, Denelle is a member of the U.S. Leadership Team, the governing body which establishes, oversees and implements the operations of the organization. From July, 2017 through July, 2018, Denelle relocated to UCB's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium to provide counsel to the global business units, including commercial operations, R&D, and regulatory activities. As part of this assignment, she assumed responsibility for the Legal Affairs ex-Americas team, a team of 20+ legal professionals located across the globe.
Formerly, Denelle was Vice President of Global Brands for Actavis, Inc., a multi-national pharmaceutical corporation, Chief of Staff to the New Jersey Attorney General, and served as Member and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, New Jersey, a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Currently, Denelle is a Member of the Board of Directors for Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and has served on its Nominating Committee.
Denelle is a respected leader in both the healthcare and life science industries. For 20+ years, Ms. Waynick has built her expertise as a valued business partner providing sound, strategic counsel on a wide range of global business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. Ms. Waynick has held multiple positions of leadership within law firm, government and corporate settings.
Denelle graduated, cum laude, from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., and has a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Rutgers University in New Jersey.


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Legendary American fashion photographer Richard Avedon who revolutionized the industry during his 60-year-long career (until his death in 2004) has taken tens upon thousands of the most well-done and well-known photographs. He is also famous for saying, "Think about the dream of Paris that everyone has. I helped invent that dream." To honor this icon, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts is hosting a traveling exhibition of Avedon's works entitled Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 which runs through January 17 2011.
Whether it be his photos of 15-year-old Brooke Shields in the controversial Calvin Klein Jeans campaign, his portraits of Andy Warhol, The Beatles, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Dylan, his tenure at Harper's Bazaar, US Vogue and Life, or his photos for Gianni Versace, Richard Avedon's name has been synonymous with fashion since the 1940s.
Brooke Shields, Calvin Klein Jeans, 1981
Andy Warhol, Jay Johnson and Candy Darling, New York, August 20, 1969
Audrey Hepburn, evening wear by Balmain, Dior, Patou, at Maxim's, Paris, 1957
Born in New York City in the 1920s, Richard Avedon was fascinated since childhood by the art of photography, and the power that it has to portray clothes and women. He realized this as he grew up watching his father's business (a women's clothing store). Dropping out of Columbia University, Avedon began his career as a photographer for the Merchant Marines in 1942, followed by shooting advertisements for a department store. He soon caught the eye of Harper's Bazaar's creative director, eventually leading him to occupy the role of chief photographer for the magazine. During this time, Avedon opened up his own studio and began working on assignments for US Vogue and Life magazine.
Dorian Leigh, evening dress by Piguet, Paris, August 1949
Marilyn Monroe, New York City, May 6, 1957
Dovima with elephants, evening dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, 1955
In 1966, Avedon followed famous editor Diana Vreeland when she left Harper's Bazaar for Vogue; he subsequently became the staff photographer at Vogue until Anna Wintour's entry in 1988. He was also the star photographer year after year for the Gianni Versace label circa the 1980s. Numerous 1990s supermodels such as Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Stephanie Seymour and Cindy Crawford were featured in his photos. These images are now considered precious collectibles.
Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista & Paulina Porizkova for Gianni Versace, 1988
Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista for Gianni Versace, 1987
Karen Elson for Versace Couture, 1997
At a time, when fashion photographers followed de rigeur of asking models to remain still and emotionless in order to emphasize the clothes, Avedon went against the grain, asking models to jump, laugh, run down the street and wear rollerblades. He is said to have been able to animate the clothes via the model unlike any other photographer.
Model Carmen, coat by Cardin, Paris, August 1957
Richard Avedon with Twiggy in the 1960s
Stephanie Seymour, dress by Chanel, Paris, 1995
Richard Avedon was not only responsible for animating designers' creations, but his photos of Paris can be said to hold testament to his self-proclaimed statement regarding the invention of the dreamy vision of Paris that exists today. As he frequented Paris in the latter half of the 1940s on Harper's Bazaar assignments, Avedon began taking multiple series of photos of bleak Post-World War II Paris. However instead of showing a disheartened, gray city, he showed models skipping on the sidewalks, showing a real sense of joie de vivre.
Models Elise & Monique, hats by Schiaparelli, Cafe de Flore, Paris, August 1948
Suzy Parker & Robin Tattersall, evening dress by Grès, Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1957
Christian Bérard & Renée, suit by Dior, Le Marais, Paris, 1947
He found a way to take designers' creations, be it Dior or Balenciaga, depict a woman wearing these clothes with sophistication, and then involve her with an element of the city, be it at the Moulin Rouge, or watching street performers in the Marais or outside the many cafes that line the Parisian sidewalks.
Although Avedon did take non-fashion photographs as well, the Avedon Fashion exhibition explores only one aspect of his multi-faceted talent. The exhibition runs at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts until January 17, 2011.
Images from TFS & The Richard Avedon Foundation.


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Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday Photos from the Mountains
A Monday mountain photo or two for your enjoyment, from Loveland Pass, way up on the Continental Divide in Colorado.
These photos were taken in early June, 2006. It was barely spring, with snow still covering all the north facing slopes, and little wildflowers popping up here and there.
And a mountain bluebird, too!
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very nice ... i lived in CO for 5 years ... such a beautiful place
- Monday, June 23, 2008 at 8:07:00 PM PDT
- Silver Fox said...
Brian, I haven't spent that much time in Colorado, mostly driving through, a little work, a little skiing, and visiting family in Denver. It's definitely a great place.
- Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 5:53:00 PM PDT
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Sen. Pat Roberts voted against the Senate Agriculture Committee markupof the farm bill Tuesday, calling it a "rearview mirror bill" instead of movingforward with reform.
Roberts spoke to The News Tuesday afternoon, expressing hisfrustration of being one of five Senate Ag Committee members - four of whomwhere Republican - to cast no votes.
The legislation was approved 15-5 by the panel, largely thanks toa new top Republican on the committee.
Roberts, the ranking member last year, was forced to step aside fromthat high-level position by Thad Cochran, a senator from Georgia. And,says Roberts, it made all the difference in the formation of a bill that's veryfavorable to southern farmers.
Roberts, led the opposition - which included Republicans MitchMcConnell, Kentucky, Mike Johanns, Nebraska and John Thune, South Dakota - largely because of his discontentwith the rejuvenated target price program tailored to Southern crops likepeanuts and rice. �
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Is science being used to make important decisions in wildlife management? Well…yes and no.
Scientific information is part of the process in making decisions, but emotions run high when more prominent creatures are involved and judgments become clouded. Science tends to be foremost when dealing with say… fish, but animals that stir childhood attachments such as lions turn simple conservation matters into heated political issues. Looking back at a few examples, we find inconsistencies. In one instance sound science is the defining factor behind difficult decisions and in the next, political interests sometimes takes the wheel, sending science to the back seat.
First up, the black rhino. According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the black rhinoceros is an endangered species. Black rhinos have been protected under the Endangered Species Act since 1980 and are offered the maximum protection under the Act. However, in 2013 an American hunter was allowed to hunt a black rhinoceros in Namibia and import it into the United States. The FWS allowed the importation because they recognized, "the role that well-managed, limited sport hunting plays in contributing to the long-term survival and recovery of the black rhino." SCI Foundation commended the FWS for basing this politically sensitive decision on science.
Science demonstrated that the take of the old, post-reproductive black rhinoceros males enhance the entire species. When a hunter removes an old bull, younger males start breeding, the social hierarchy of the heard develops, and a quarter of a million dollars gets invested into rhinoceros conservation. Yes, hunters pay that much to hunt honored species such as the black rhino.
Next up, and also from Africa, is the elephant. Elephants are listed as a threatened species, and the FWS recently banned all elephant imports from Zimbabwe. Such decisions that have huge ramifications to Zimbabwe's tourism industry, elephant conservation efforts, and local communities should certainly be based on science. But in this case, the FWS based this decision on subjective information and a lack of science according to their own public notification. However, the lack of science was due to the lack of effort invested in looking and asking for it until the exact day the ban was put in place.
If you didn't already know, elephant conservation is largely funded by elephant hunting in Zimbabwe, and most elephant hunters come from the U.S. That means when FWS tried to curb trafficking of elephant ivory and stop poaching, the well intentioned import suspension created a disincentive for hunters to go to Zimbabwe. Now, Zimbabwe is losing money from cancelled elephant hunts that would normally have funded antipoaching patrols. People who are not aware of this, or choose not to believe it, continuously pressure the FWS to suspend elephant imports, to block hunting at all costs. This type of situation is what punts science to the curb and places conservation in to the hands of those with the greater emotional pull, not the greater expertise.
On the home front, white-tail deer, polar bear, woodcock and many other species are well managed and thriving because science is at the foundation of all their management plans and policies. Non-profit organizations, FWS, universities and representatives from for-profit industries, like energy, work with state governments and biologists to create and implement science-based management plans.
The basic framework of science-based management is to ensure the sustainability of wildlife and natural resources to benefit future generations. One of Safari Club International Foundation's goals is to advance science-based management of wildlife worldwide. Although science alone cannot be used to make every decision, it should be part of the decision making process. If political interests drive decisions, wildlife conservationists will lose out. Uninformed decisions lead to unintended consequences. Science-based management is important for responsible sustainable-use of species and habitats and a necessity for conservation.
Twice a week, SCI Foundation informs readers about conservation initiatives happening worldwide and updates them on SCI Foundation's news, projects and events. Tuesdays are dedicated to an Issue of the Week and Thursday's Weekly Updates will provide an inside look into research and our other science-based conservation efforts. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more SCI Foundation news.


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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Bike Friendly Sign Unveiled
Pittsburgh Officially marked its designation as a bronze-rated League of American Bicyclists "bike friendly city" Wednesday by mounting the official sign on Grant Street at First Avenue. The designation came in May but with little fanfare until this week. Bike Pittsburgh Executive Director Scott Bricker says when he returned to the city more than a decade ago from San Francisco he found a city that had a very small biking community and very few safe biking opportunities. He says the city has come a long way in a very short period of time, "New bike lanes, bike racks, the first bike map of Pittsburgh in 15 years, a full time bike/ped coordinator." However Bricker says there is still a long way to go including a need to better educate the general public and bikers on how to share the road. The designation lasts for four years and League of American Bicyclists, Bike Friendly America Program Director Bill Nesper says he thinks the city can move up to the gold level with its next application. He agrees that there needs to be more education and outreach efforts and he says the city needs to expand its on-road bike lane system to link up with its growing trail system. He says the city should be proud of its bronze status, "Over the last six years we have received more than 350 applications from around the country. And right now you have joined the ranks of only 140 recognized bicycle friendly communities around the country and very few on this side of the country." Nesper says part of the reason why the east may lag the west when it comes to the number of bike friendly communities, could be older infrastructure I eastern cities but it is more likely a difference in mindset. The posting of the sign comes at a time when cyclists have come under physical attack in the city's east end including one victim who was sent to the hospital. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl says the police department is "very aggressively" looking into the attacks. He says there seems to be no pattern. He tells riders to bike with friends when possible and to be aware of their surroundings. He says it looks like the attackers are "picking their spots" and making their attacks. He says police need bicyclists to report anything they see to help with the investigation.
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Indians end homestand with sweep of Tri-City
Thu., July 19, 2012
Perhaps winning can be just as contagious as that other thing.
For the third straight game after snapping a 10-game losing streak, the Spokane Indians showed signs that things could be headed in the right direction, especially on the brink of the second half of the baseball season.
Saquan Johnson, who entered the game hitting an abysmal .125, got a run-scoring triple and a two-run homer in his first two at bats to lead Spokane to a 7-5 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday in a Northwest League game before 3,773 at Avista Stadium.
Now the Indians (11-22) embark on an eight-game road trip, beginning tonight in Vancouver, British Columbia, before concluding with three games at Tri-City (14-19).
"Once you win that one game, sometimes it can snowball the other way," Spokane manager Tim Hulett said. "The guys have been playing hard. We got some breaks and that sort of got things going."
After Tri-City scored a run in the first inning, Spokane didn't waste any time evening things up. And the Indians did it with some help from Dust Devil starting pitcher Joshua Slaats, who tried to pick off Ryan Rua at first base with teammate Gabriel Roa on second. Slaats' throw got past the first baseman, allowing Roa to score.
The Dust Devils scored another run in the second, but Spokane took control with three in the bottom of the inning.
Johnson hit a triple, scoring Cam Schiller – who reached on a double – and Royce Bolinger had an RBI single.
In the third, Spokane extended the lead to 6-2 when Johnson hit his homer.
A 28th-round draft pick in 2011 out of high school, Johnson, an Elizabethtown, N.C., native raised his batting average 41 points.
"He's had a couple of good nights back to back now," Hulett said. "It was a big home run for us. We didn't get a lot of hits tonight, but we got hits with guys on. He's (Johnson) been swinging the bat well."
Johnson is beginning to feel comfortable in his uniform.
"At the plate I feel more confidence and comfortable," Johnson said. "I'm getting my pitches. I'm not missing them now. I'm just taking my time and really just trying to drive runs in and big things are happening for me."
The series sweep gives Spokane some much-needed momentum going on the road.
"It was a good three games, but it's tough to win on the road," Hulett said. "To go on the road on a high like this is a good thing."
Hulett likes the things he's seen the last three games.
"They've been working hard all year," he said. "The focus and the energy (have) been a lot better here. Sometimes you've got to force yourself to have energy when the season starts getting long. Most of these guys haven't played this many games this many days in a row. A lot of them were coming off a college season. It's wearing on them a little bit, but I think we're over the hump now. I see guys putting the effort in and mentally working at staying in the game."
Johnson sees a change, too.
"Those games we lost we were just going through the motions," Johnson said. "Now we're bringing the momentum and we want to win. I feel good about the second half. We're playing as a team and we're playing for one another."
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Growing Up With Eczema.
Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema. Atopic refers to a group of diseases with an often inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever. Source
I was just explaining to my friend how I grew up with a bad case of atopic eczema and I thought, maybe I should let you in on that one too. It all started when I was barely 2 months. That's when my eczema broke out as my mum would tell me. It was dermatologist to dermatologist to figure out what was going on because I would have insistent rushes on my body. They established it was atopic eczema but none of them gave proper treatment that would cure the skin allergies. It got worse every time the weather changed or I wore certain kinds of clothing.
She told me how she once bought a cute woolen headgear (otherwise known as "boshori"). She was so excited to have it on me, little did she know that my delicate skin was not so welcoming to certain cloth materials. As cute as it looked, it looked even cuter on me, but the itching was in excess and when she got it off, there was a collection of rushes on any part of my face the headgear had touched.
In most of my kid photo's, my skin was patched, a little lighter here, darker there, rushy here. It was not pretty (at least that's what I felt then), not on pictures and I guess not in person too. I think I plucked & hid so many pictures from the album so that my friends don't see them and make rough comments or ask who that was. It reached a point after many appointments and many ointments, that she decided to take matters to her own hands. She's nurse by profession, a good one at that. She did her concoctions and somehow, it worked for the better part of my life. It would heal then recur with seasons (when it's hot, when it's cold), environmental changes (occurrence of pollen, dust), food (we tried weaning off many foods – dairy, wheat, protein, but never quite identified anything I was allergic to), clothes materials (wool, silk, net). I had somehow already gotten used to it.
The eczema was mainly on my face and joints (back of my legs, on my hands, neck – technically, the rashes would appear anywhere but those were the most concentrated areas). How I handled it? I think I owe it to my mum because it would've easily been worse. She explained to me from a young age what eczema was and what it wasn't. She told me it wasn't contagious and it wasn't a disease (contrary to what other kids would tell me in school). She told me it was allergy, allergy to certain things which we were slowly discovering together. Of course sometimes I would turn a blind eye to things I was told to avoid. Like when I was told to avoid eggs. I was that kid at birthday's asking, "does the cake have eggs", it was always yes, but I sneaked a bite or two. You can only deny a kid so much.
It became my way of life and I got used to it. When it recurred, I would apply the ointments then it subsides and life goes on. At some point, I used to thank God it's eczema I have and not something else. I came to accept it. Even though at times when the skin gets dry & flaky I'd try conceal it. Sometimes I'd just expose and prepare myself to explain to anyone who asked why my arms have rashes or my face patches. It was the story of my life.
In high school, I got away with eating special diet and not touching dirty water, which meant I didn't do difficult duties. Reason, I was "allergic" to them. I didn't even have to get a note from the doctor as it was evident on the skin. I kinda used it to my advantage. By then I was so used to managing it, since I always had my ointments with me. Also lotions were a no-no, most of them were watery which didn't get along with my skin. So Vaseline and it's variants worked just fine. Make up, also a no-no, because I could easily react to the chemicals.
Then for some reason, I outgrew it. The eczema cleared off. My skin color became even, no patches. There was no trace of eczema. Isn't that miraculous? Sometimes I get a slight reaction and it bugs me. The small doses of it – from small rashes from reactions to the unknown, allergies (eye itching, sneezing), but they're manageable and containable. Sometimes, I forget what it felt like to be that girl with heavy rash patches on my joints. It's easy to forget, when you can pose for a pic with flawless skin or zero patches. I don't take it for granted, because at one point in my life, I experienced the stigma that comes with eczema.
If you're going through that phase, you'll get past it, it's not permanent and even if it is, that's just part of who you are. Visit a good dermatologist (in my 27 years I've never gotten one that I can vouch for), get an ointment that your skin approves of (and that's devoid of steroids or that you can apply systematically), an oil that blends with your skin and let it run its course. Don't let it affect your personality or self-esteem. Those that love you, will look past your skin.
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When next you walk the streets, keep your eyes open for shoals of mosaic fish, swimming along the walls of houses, all taking the shortest route to Surfer's Corner.
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Roskilde Festival 2013
I've only been to Roskilde Festival once before, back in 2003, so it was good to be back! I'll show you some snaps from the days we were there..
Our first night a Roskilde was Wednesday. We went by the Galla-party in Camp Lime to meet some friends and to keep warm by dancing! .. aaaii Macarena!
The designers: Me, Mette Marko and Soffi Mbenga
I worked as a designer for H&M at Roskilde, and in return I got my ticket. I worked all Thursday on opening day, and me and two other designers made accessories and t-shirts for the Swap Shop. Festival guest could come and swap their old (and dirty) clothing/accessories to new ones. The overlying theme for the H&M Reboot area was sustainability, and I think it came across pretty well.
Before the festival, we also had to prepare a lot of things. One thing was to upgraded a hammock for the H&M hammock-lounge. I made the one with triangles.
Friday we attended the "Taste of Lolland-Falster" lunch at Roskilde. The ever handsome Rødder was cooking, and as always the food was beautiful and tasty! We has three courses, beer and dessert wine for only 110 kroner! This is a must if you attend Roskilde next year – and there are lots of other social dining experiences as well.
Many fun activities to do at Roskilde..
– but we also did a lot of chilling in the sun!
Between that we got to hear a lot of music too…
Did you attend Roskilde festival this year??
Jabra Event // Casa Magnifica
About a month ago, I was invited to a cozy and intimate event by Pencil PR and Jabra, at the "secret" restaurant Casa Magnifica. It was a very warm (read: hothothot) afternoon, so I didn't complain when we were put on the rooftop terrace with a cool glass of bubbles while waiting for the rest to show up.
Jabra is a Danish brand that develops headsets and speaker phones, and the point of the event was for Jabra to introduce some of the new products for us – the JABRA REVO speakerphones and the JABRA SOLEMATE bluetooth speaker. First we had good introduction and presentation of the brand and products from one of the Jabra guys. To emphasize that Jabra really is good products with thought for both quality sound and design, the ever handsome DJ Thomas Madvig, personal user of the REVO speakerphones, endorsed them with fine comments (and sound) afterwards.
After the presentation, we were free to try the products out. I tried the speaker phones, and was truly amazed. I have never really cared for speaker phones I guess as I've always used some who came with my phone, or bought a cheap pair, but wow – this was great sound! Thomas helped me find a good track so I really could hear the quality of the speaker phones. They are completely soundproof in a way that you can't heard anything that goes on around you – but people around you also can't hear your music playing. How great is that! I hate when people "share" their music in the train because of shabby headphones.
Back on the rooftop terrace, the gourmet chef, owner of Casa Magnifica and former chef at NOMA, Boris Buono, served one delicious treat after another. Oh-my-taste-buds! As a food-lover I've read about Casa Magnifica before, but never really thought I'd get a chance to visit the social dining secret that serves menues starting from 1000 DKR and up, and only houses 12 guests at a time this soon. But I did – and I was happy to!
When it was time to say goodbye, we we're told we could choose either a set of speaker phones or a speaker to take with us home. I was a bit torn, as the speaker phones had impressed me quite much, but because I hardly never use speaker phones I chose to bring home a SOLEMATE (cute name right?). The Jabra Solemate is a small and handy transportable bluetooth spreaker. I've been testing it for more than a month now, and I really like it. Is easy to use because of the bluetooth, it speaks to you (!!), and when you have it connected with you phone, you can even answer your calls though it. There's speakers on both sides which makes the sound spread in all directions, and it can easily fill up our two living rooms with music. Best of all is the simple and cool design. I've always hated speakers for being ugly and space obtaining, but this one is not only good sound, it's pretty too.
Sorry for this looong post, but didn't want to leave too much out. When you find a good product, it deserve some space :)
An Update In Pictures
On a hot day a few weeks ago, I was invited to an event by Jabra involving new Jabra products, cool music and lovely food. I got to bring home a Jabra SOLEMATE (a blootooth transportable speaker) that I'm currently testing. I'll give you a review later – but so far so good!
The event was held at Casa Magnifica that holds a rooftop terrace with this beautiful view of Copenhagen. Oh joy on a sunny day!
We finally got to pay back all the favours our friends had done for us by helping us move, fixing the apartment and so on. We invited them all for a lovely dinner and a bit of festivas!
Last week my boyfriend's mother came to visit for four days – she bought me flowers!
I invited her out for a doctor-fish treatment. She is now thinking of getting an aquarium!
We got three beautiful Royal Copenhagen serving dishes in graduation gift – broke them in the same evening. They go well with our anne black dishes.
Sunday, we all drove up to Louisiana – Museum of Modern Art. Loooooved the Tara Donovan exhibition! Not so fond of Yoko Ono's though, but this wish tree was pretty nice. I love the gardens at Louisiana, especially the Lake Garden.
Yesterday I dropped by Lidkoeb for a free (!) dinner and drinks event. Liquid Management served some impressive drinks with Monkey Shoulder whisky, Rødder made some delicious food and The Orgelheimers (Organ beat music!) sat the tone. Very cozy evening. I should really go out more on weekdays..
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Coldplay @ Parken // Flashback
Remembered I forgot to show you the pictures from the Coldplay concert back in August. As you can see – it was light-show-crazyness in the absolute best way ever! Even the audience were part of the light-show, as blinking wristbands were handed out in the entrance. Very cool gadget! It was my third Coldplay concert, and definitely not the last if you ask me. One of the few bands that NEVER bore me.
25 Years In Fashion
Tomorrow Thursday, Vero Moda celebrates its 25 years anniversary with 25% discount in all Danish store – but for one day only! Girls! Get your purses and go shopping! There are lot's of cool styles at the moment, I especially have my eye on this dress from the Very collection – perfect for a Christmas party!
The silver anniversary is to be marked in more than 40 countries with Vero Moda shops, but the 25% discount day may be different from country to country. So go check your national Vero Moda facebook page – the day will be revealed there. Happy shopping!
Chat Du Jour #48 // Felix the Cat
We All Have Breasts!!
Today you can walk 5 km in Frederiksberg Garden, buy a pink creamy cake at Reinh Van Hauen and support the fight against breast cancer the whole time!
In Denmark, today is Pink Saturday / lyserød lørdag. A lot of shops are donating profits from today's sales to the fight against breast cancer – so if your about to go shopping, why not spend your money at one of these places? You can even save money in some of the shops, so go go go!
See the whole list of shops right HERE, and check out some of the other cool events too. I'm on my way soon!
Chat Du Jour #44 // Feat. Dog
Gone Fishing
Yesterday I went fishing with my dad, in an near by put'n'take lake. He caught 4 trouts and I, of course, caught nothing!! N o t h i n g !!
..At least I managed to get something on the hook, when my dad went in the water trying to get his hook free from the sea grass.. Would have been more fun, had he been a bigass fish though!


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Shannen Doherty recovering well after undergoing reconstructive surgery, two years after mastectomy
Shannen Doherty posted pictures of herself in the hospital while she recovered from reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy
Shannen Doherty revealed she is recovering from her latest surgery. Taking to Instagram on Monday (May 14), the former Beverly Hills 90210 star shared a photo from her hospital room which showed her lying on the bed with her mother, Rosa by her side.
"Happy Mother's Day mom," she captioned the photo. "I only bring you to the best places.....hospital food..yum. I love you. Thank you for always being there. I'd write more but pain pills are kicking in. @themamarosa #reconstruction." Earlier this month, Shannen had shared with her fans that she will be undergoing a surgery. "My doctor had me bank some blood for my upcoming surgery. Mars P was patient with me and didn't even roll his eyes at my anxiety over the needle size. He was patient, kind and really good," she wrote.
"As I sat there banking blood for myself, I asked him about some of the people also donating...," she continued, "especially the ones with TVs. So two of them come every 2 weeks and donate platelets which takes 2 hours. Another girl comes as often as allowed to donate blood. To say I'm moved by the generosity of people is an understatement."
Shannen was first diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2015 and the actress revealed that the disease had spread. She had to go through several rounds of chemotherapy along with mastectomy. Just last month Shannen revealed that a post-cancer tumor scan came back "elevated".
Sharing the update with her fans, Shannen wrote on Instagram, "I'm staying positive and taking stock of my life. It certainly helps put things in perspective and reminds you of what you learned thru the cancer journey. And I sometimes, need a refresher." She then returned to work following two years of battle with cancer and shared how happy she was to get back to work while working on the sets of Heathers.
"Was back on set today. It's been a rough two years. Fighting cancer. As an actor, people bench you. They assume you're too weak, not able etc etc. and yet it's something like work that invigorates and renews strength to conquer the unimaginable beast," she wrote. "I compared myself to a car today. That vintage Shelby that's been in the garage too long. It's still a great car. The best. Just needs time for the engine to warm up and it's good to go. Performing like it's supposed to."


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Senator Leahy calls on State Dept. to review aid to Bahrain
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on State Department and Foreign Operations, has called on the US State Department to review its aid to the military of Bahrain after it cracked down on anti-government protests.
"To a watching world, the vicious and orchestrated attacks on civilian protesters and journalists in Bahrain, Libya, Iran and elsewhere in the region are repugnant," Sen. Leahy said. "They deserve condemnation by other governments and official actions that are appropriate to these deplorable offenses against commonly held principles."
"US law prohibits aid to foreign security forces that violate human rights, and there is evidence to apply the law today in Bahrain," the senator continued. "I have asked the State Department to consider the application of our law and I urge a prompt decision. Attacks on civilians calling for political reform and on the press are assaults on the human rights and dignity of all people."
As political unrest shakes its tiny Gulf ally Bahrain, much more is at stake for the United States than just the fate of the US Fifth Fleet's base, analysts said.
Also in play are Washington's extensive strategic ties with Bahrain's influential oil-rich neighbor Saudi Arabia and efforts by US arch-foe Iran to spread its influence from across the Gulf, they said.
In many ways, the unrest in Bahrain "is much more dangerous" for the US than the current state of affairs in Egypt, more than a week after mass protests forced president Hosni Mubarak to step down, said analyst Aaron David Miller.
To be sure, Egypt has greater weight than Bahrain, said Miller, a former State Department analyst and negotiator who is now an analyst with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
It is the largest and most powerful Arab state, has a peace treaty with Israel and receives $1.3 billion in US military aid each year.
And the Egyptian-US alliance remains intact, at least for now.
However, Bahrain's vulnerability "to more convulsive change and the impact that it could have vis-a-vis Arab policy for Iran, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Gulf makes it … a more hot-button issue right now," Miller told AFP.
The Sunni Arab leaders of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, who govern over restive Shiite Arab populations near Shiite but non-Arab Iran, fear Washington's push for reform will sow greater instability, said analyst Patrick Clawson.
They strongly opposed Washington's pressure on Egypt for a transition to democracy to ease out Mubarak, according to Clawson, deputy director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
"The perception in the (Gulf) region is that democracy means either the complete chaos you had in Iraq or else the stasis and bickering you had in Kuwait," he said.
And if needed, the Saudis may be prepared to repeat their intervention in Bahrain in the 1990s, when they sent armored personnel carriers across the causeway linking the neighbors.
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In other F AM news, Mike Rusczyk has a mini interview coming up in the next Slap, issue # December. Mike Rusczyk is also in line for knee surgery, he has some torn up shit in there. Plus, Mike just accepted sponsorship for Speed Metal bearings, look for the 2 page ad in mags now.
The F in Europe article will be in Transwolrd issue # January. Look for the escapades of Daniel Shimizu, Mike Rusczyk and Justin Roy as they unleash their homicidal activities on the streets of Europe. I heard the stories and they sound like fun.
Justin Strubing and Daniel Shimizu are cruising out to Spain for the Barcelona contest. If your on that side of the globe, go check em and let em know you care. After the contest theyll be on a filming mission for the new and highly anticipated Emerica video.
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The Philippines today welcomed the reported decision of a Kuwaiti court to mete out the death sentence to the principal suspects in the murder of Filipina domestic worker Joanna Demafelis.
In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait has been informed about the court decision and is now waiting for a formal notification from Kuwaiti authorities.
"We take note of the swift action taken by Kuwaiti authorities in connection with the murder of our kababayan Joanna Demafelis," Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said.
"This is a very important development in our quest for justice for Joanna," Secretary Cayetano added.
"We continue to look forward to the cooperation of our friends not only in Kuwait but also in Lebanon and Syria in our efforts to bring this case to a close," he said.
The Secretary said Kuwaiti authorities informed Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Lou Arriola of the court decision during a meeting in Kuwait on Sunday but did not provide additional details.
The Embassy, however, was able to obtain a copy of the court order.
Media reports attributed to court authorities in Kuwait later said principal suspect Lebanese Nader Essam Assaf and his Syrian wife Mouna Hassoun were tried in absentia also on Sunday and sentenced to death for killing the 29-year-old Filipina domestic worker and hiding her body in a freezer.
The couple fled Kuwait immediately after the murder last year but were identified after Demafelis's body was discovered by authorities inside their abandoned apartment last month. Both were later reported arrested in Lebanon and Syria respectively.
Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa said Kuwaiti authorities have requested the extradition of Assaf but it is possible that Lebanese authorities may decide not to turn him over and will try the case in Beirut instead.
Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola said the Department will provide lawyers to assist in the case should Lebanese authorities decide to hold the trials in Beirut.
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OSLO — Delegates from five nations with Arctic territory meet next week in Norway to discuss immediate steps to help protect polar bears from warming temperatures and diminishing sea ice.
The United States, Canada, Russia, Norway and Danish-held Greenland are sending delegates to Tromsoe, a town in Norway's Arctic, on March 17-19.
"The survival of that species is about more than the survival of polar bears, because if the polar bears get into real serious trouble then we are in for serious trouble as human beings and ... as a planet," Rasmus Hansson, head of the Norway branch of the conservation group WWF, said at a pre-meeting briefing.
The Norwegian government-hosted meeting is the first since 1981 called to discuss the 1973 Agreement for the Conservation of Polar Bears and their Habitats. It is a technical meeting, addressing measures rather than new treaties or agreements.
WWF experts said polar bears, which depend on ice to catch the seals they eat, are under pressure from the shrinking polar ice-pack and from manmade toxins that can weaken their immune systems and ability to reproduce.
The group said U.S. studies suggest that two-thirds of the world's 20,000-25,000 polar bears could vanish during the next 50 years because of climate change.
Geoff York, the WWF's polar bear coordinator, said the bears are important in their own right, and as an indicator of the Earth's health, since climate change may be hitting the far north faster than the rest of the planet.
Hansson said the Tromsoe meeting was especially important because it comes ahead of upcoming climate treaty talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.
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