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Islam and Islamism as the greatest stumbling blocks for women's emancipation
Islam, Islamism, Sulaymaniyah
Our spokesperson, Maryam Namazie, was invited by Dabran Platform to speak at the Founding Congress of Enlightenment Feminism in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan (photos below). She spoke about Islam and Islamism as the greatest stumbling blocks for women's emancipation and how Islamists target women and girls first – whether in Tehran, Peshawar or Manchester. Here's her speech:
Islam and Islamism – the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation*
(Suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton said: "The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.")
The First Enlightenment Feminism Congress, Sulaymaniyah
It's such an honour to be here at the founding Congress of Enlightenment Feminism. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak about how Islam and Islamism are the greatest obstacles to women's emancipation.
The first time I realised Islam and the Islamists hate women was when I was around 12. Prior to that, my 'Muslim' family and friends were secular and practiced religion in various ways – some fasting, some drinking alcohol whilst others not, mostly women not wearing the veil and never any segregation at our social gatherings, schools, workplaces… Then it all changed.
The Hezbollah came to my school, which was mixed, in order to segregate the boys from the girls – though we ran circles around them. It was the beginnings of the Islamic movement's suppression of a left-leaning revolution against the Shah's dictatorship and beginnings of the notorious 'morality police'.
Even though at the time we were children – though not to them – they saw us girls as the source of fitnah in society.
As you know, In one Hadith Mohammed, Islam's prophet says: 'I have left behind no fitnah more harmful to men, than women'(Al-Bukhari, Muslim).
Of course hatred of women is a recurring theme in all major religions. There is a Jewish prayer recited by men that says: 'Blessed are you, Lord, our God, ruler the universe who has not created me a woman'. In the Bible: 'A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.' (1 Timothy 2:11-14) This is also evident in Hinduism, Buddhism…
As US Suffragette Elizabeth Stanton said: 'Every form of religion, which has breathed upon this earth has degraded women'.
Women are the first targets of religion in power and it's always a sign of worse to come, hence the saying: 'the freedom of society is measured by the freedom of women'.
For those who only see the surface, there is an apparent contradiction that is often not understood.
On the one hand, Islamic law and states are the beginning of the end of women's rights, freethought and democratic politics.
A pillar of Islamist rule is the attempt to erase women from the public space.
Artist Phillip Toledano has done a series on Iranian Censorship of women calling it "Portraits of Absence". It shows how black markers erase women's bodies from packaging, magazines, adverts.
The chador or the burqa and niqab are really the fabric version of this black marker. Erased, devoid of humanity, Disappeared.
Like the disappeared of Argentina, or the thousands buried in mass graves in Khavaran during the massacre of political prisoners by the Iranian regime in the 1980s.
A perfect world for the Islamists is a world devoid of women in the public space. Bound, gagged, not seen or heard.
As Egyptian writer Mona Eltahawy says: 'All religions are obsessed with [a woman's] vagina' and women are 'traumatised into feminism'.
So on the one hand, Islamists want to erase women from the public space; on the other hand, women are everywhere – making sure they are seen and heard:
• This Enlightenment Feminist Congress is a perfect example.
• Or nude protest, which is the opposite of the commodification/objectification of women and an important form of resistance given Islam's hatred of women's bodies.
• O r the unveiling movement in Iran even though veiling is compulsory and punishable with up to two months in prison and fines. There is an app called Gershad to warn you of the locations of the morality police in Iran.
• Discarded veils are strewn on route by women who have fled Daesh-held territory.
• And the burst of colours underneath the black shrouds being removed once women have reached liberated areas have become iconic. As have images of Kurdish fighters breaking Daesh signs telling women to wear a mobile prison.
This female presence is palpable in all areas, including against gender segregation – for example in the demand to end segregation in stadiums – to abolishing Sharia family laws – such as in Rojava and Algeria.
The extent of control of women and their bodies is a measure of the power and influence of the Islamists just as the extent of women's autonomy is a measure of the resistance against Islam, Islamism, and religious 'morality'.
The protests in Afghanistan against the killings of Farkhunda and Rokhshana are another perfect example with banners reading: 'We must get rid of the filthy hands of the merchants of religion from our country so that we are not daily witness to the murders of Farkhundas and Rokhshanas'.
Those only looking at the surface, see women's active presence and resistance and wrongly credit Islam and Islamism.
In Iran, for example, they credit the 'reformist' faction of the Iranian regime.
They will also claim that women's condition in Iran is better than women in Saudi Arabia as if it is thanks to the regime and Sharia law!
To me, it's like crediting apartheid in South Africa for the black liberation movement or segregation in the US for the civil rights movement.
Have you noticed also how when it comes to women's rights, it's always compared to the lowest common denominator – never the highest? Why compare the status of women in Iran with Saudi Arabia; why not with Iceland?
This absurdity is only possible today because of identity politics and cultural relativism, which no longer acknowledges citizens and human beings but homogenised religious identities that unsurprisingly coincide with the impositions of Islamists and the ruling class.
This is why everything from gender segregation to the veil and Sharia are sanitised and legitimised at the expense of women's rights.
And criticism deemed 'Islamophobic' – a political term used to scaremonger people into silence.
Or we are accused of 'hurting public sentiment' as if 'the public' is one mass and does not comprise of individuals with as many sentiments as there are people.
Only in a world where identity politics and cultural relativism reign supreme can the likes of Islamic feminism be given any credence.
But in my opinion Islam can never be feminist.
Religion can never emancipate women.
The late Iranian worker-communist Mansoor Hekmat said in an interview entitled 'Islam is part of the lumpenism in society':
'…no theology is liberating. Theology is the antithesis of liberation. It signifies keeping people ignorant, obstructing their independent thought and consigning them to an unknown creator and world. Liberation theology is nonsense. It is like saying liberation fascism; it is a contradiction in terms. Theology cannot be liberating, regardless of whether it is the Christian, Buddhist or Islamic version. For 19th century intellectuals, liberation before anything else meant liberation from religion and the fetters of imposed thought. Now, theology has become liberating?'
The US Suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton once said: 'The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation'.
Today, we can clearly say: Islam and Islamism are the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.
In fact any positive change in women's condition, is not thanks to Islamic laws, states or Islam but despite it. It's in fact thanks to women's resistance against Islam and Islamism.
Of course that is not to say that believing women, Muslim women, cannot be feminists. Of course they can – just as men can be feminists and women misogynists – but one can only be feminist if women's emancipation trumps religion. Whilst people – even believers – can be feminists, religion cannot. Religion is fundamentally patriarchal and anti-woman.
It aims to police women's behaviour and sexuality and defend male and by extension community and national 'honour'. In identity-based 'politics … women are seen not as individuals with rights but as bearers of their community's honour, to be protected or raped, depending who they are'. Daesh's Yazidi sex slaves are the most heinous case in point.
'Islamic feminists' like Shirin Ebadi will say that women have full rights under Islam and if they don't it is 'not Islam at fault but patriarchal culture that uses interpretation to justify whatever it wants'.
Yet the Quran and Hadith are overflowing with anti-women rules and regulations. Stoning to death for adultery, for example, is in a Hadith, while wife beating is in the Quran.
Islamic feminists will say the mistreatment of women is because of 'bad' interpretations. The problem with 'good' versus 'bad' interpretations is that yours is just one of many. Even if you have a 'good' interpretation, it is the Islamists who decide. They run the state; they make the laws. But more importantly, are there 'good' interpretations that are good enough for 21st century women?
If you follow the 'good' interpretations, you will soon realise the absurdity of this line of defence.
Take Sura al-Nisa (the women), [the fourth chapter] in the Quran 4:34, where it says: 'As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly) . . . '
'Islamic feminists' will say that men have been made to wait, are not obliged to beat their wives, and when they do, they must not leave marks and beat their wives with thin sticks…
These are the justifications of those who are more concerned with defending Islam, than defending women's rights.
From a women's rights perspective, no woman should be beaten – 'disobedient' or not. Full stop. End of story.
If you want women's liberation, you cannot leave women's rights and lives at the mercy of religious rules and interpretations.
You have to choose – do you side with women's rights or religion – you cannot defend both as they are antithetical to each other.
The fight for women's liberation is a fight against Islam and Islamism.
Also, it is a fight for secularism – the complete separation of religion from the state. Secularism is a precondition for women's emancipation. Secularism is a women's issue.
Rather than excuse and justify 'good' religious interpretations and 'moderate' or 'reformist' Islamists, it would serve our societies better to defend citizenship rights irrespective of beliefs. It would serve our societies better to insist on secularism and women's equality – not western, not eastern but universal.
Long live women's freedom.
Abdulshaafiy
I think it would be better if you (Maryam) capitalized on social surroundings in the countries you have mentioned in your speech, that have been shaped by different factors,than quoting the Hadith and the Quran that you vehemently misunderstood and erroneously articulated. Otherwise Islam as a religion has never at any momentarily become a stumbling block for women emancipation. Unless you want to define to us another different version of women emancipation.
Sousan
Maryam Jan, thank you for your bold and courageous stance. I wondered, would you considered the Zoroastrian faith to also be patriarchal? My experience is that the original teachings of Zartosht honor women as equal to men, and favor the human rights of all peoples. What we consider to be western, humanist values were alive and well in Ancient Iran of 2500 years ago! Of course, some of the fundamental tenants were distorted in time, but regarding women, the early Iranian empires had women religious "clergy," women landowners, women in political office, etc. And then, of course, we have the Baha'i faith. Is it all religions that are patriarchal? My experience also is that many indigenous (earth-honoring) spiritual traditions honor women. Perhaps, when we revere the Earth Mother whence life came, we naturally honor women, from whom life emerges. Thank you.
Darwin T
Bravo Maryam! I hope in equal measures that you inspired, shocked and instigated! Please know you are admired for your stance and have many supporters including among my friends the British Columbia Humanists. Please consider a Skype call during one of our weekly meetings here in Vancouver!
Go raibh maith agat Maryam/ than kyou Maryam. Your stance is a light at the end of the tunnel. is mise le meas Donnchadh
One of the best and most important texts I have read lately. I really admire your work, it is a very important and brave one. Thank you.
اسلام و اسلام سياسى بزگترين سد راه رهائى زنان
Religion is fundamentally patriarchal and anti-woman


Discussion in 'News & Announcements' started by Shayne, Oct 1, 2014.
Beginning on October 10th we will be enforcing a new ban protocol. Currently when we ban a player, only the player that is cheating receives a ban. However, after this new protocol is in effect, any players that are obviously teaming with the hacker, at that given moment, will be receiving a three day ban.
If you were aware that one of your teammates or friends were cheating we expect you to report them. This will prevent you from receiving the ban. But, don't try to abuse the system because if we notice this is happening too frequently, you will still receive a ban even if you report them.
This rule also applies to players who are playing with banned players who are alting.
(Deslike's) I don't really like that idea.
Good thing I'm a solo player. I don't have to worry about hacking teammates.
Going to love this addition to the ban protocol.
I have mixed feeling for this. I think its a great idea. But the mods have to be careful. They need to make sure the other player is fully aware that their teammate is hacking. Because this could lead to a bad situation where the player might not know that their friend is hacking, and get a ban on their record anyways. Other than that, I think it's a great idea.
Of course. I gave him permission to, strictly for the video.
I will be going easy on the bans.
Yay zoom! Your a loner! No bans for you!
As @candyfloss326 previously mentioned, what if you were unaware? For example, lets take teaming with randoms on FPSHG. If I'm understanding this correctly, if, by chance, someone on your team is hacking, and you aren't aware, you could potentially be banned through association. What precautions and safeties are the staff taking to ensure that this doesn't happen?
This rule is mainly applying on WarZ.
Love this addition so much Gigga!
Some people might just hack to get there teammates banned, so it has to be somewhat balanced.
Anyway, that still doesn't satisfy my previous question: what steps will be taken to ensure that one doesn't get banned, if they had no idea their teammate was hacking?
If a staff member is clearly teaming with a hacker, will they be demoted?
I am guessing if the teammates see the person blink in and follow right in behind them, but if they don't follow in behind them it wouldn't count as a ban. I am guessing teams in PvP Survival and Fps-HG could get banned for this reason too.
Make a convincing enough appeal at make sure it doesn't happen again.
This ban protocol mainly applies for WarZ or can it be used trough out all servers?
I understand how it would be applied with FpsHg but not really Mc-War because the teams are huge.
This new protocol I think is a big step in the way Brawl works. The amount of times on WarZ I have been playing and seen people playing with hackers is quite extraordinary. This works very well indeed. I also agree that the people teaming with the hacker shouldn't be banned permanently, as hopefully they will learn their lesson after the first time.


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*War Horse - Michael Morpugo - Movie was great!
*Matched - Ally Condie Supposed to be a movie in the works! Think Hunger Games, but not so bloody.
*The Card Turner - Louis Sachar - the same guy who wrote 'Holes".
Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell - haven't seen the movie - but it looks good!
The Statistical Possibility of Love at First Sight - Jennifer Smith - will be in the catalog soon!
The Woman in Black - Susan Hill - The book and the movie were super-creepy - soon to be in the catalog!
Tomorrow, When the War Began - John Marsden - haven't seen the movie-the book will soon be in the catalog!


Following the IDF's announcement of the commencement of 'Operation Northern Shield' on the morning of December 4th the BBC News website published a report headlined "Israel targets Hezbollah 'terror tunnels'".
The IDF announcement actually used the term "cross-border attack tunnels".
While readers of later versions of the article were told that Hizballah is an "Iran-backed Shia group", audiences not only learned nothing of Iran's funding and supplying of that terror organisation but saw an opaque reference to "arms being transferred to the group through Syria".
"Tensions are high between Israel and Hezbollah, which fought a month-long war in 2006.
More than 1,125 Lebanese, most of them civilians, and some 40 Israeli civilians, were killed in that conflict.
As we see the BBC's portrayal of the commencement of the Second Lebanon war erases the fact that in addition to the cross border raid that sparked the conflict, Hizballah simultaneously fired missiles at Israeli civilian communities. We also see that – as usual – the BBC cites Lebanese casualty figures that are devoid of any mention of Hizballah combatants.
While the Lebanese authorities did not differentiate between civilians and combatants during the 2006 war, Lebanese officials nevertheless reported even before the conflict was over that some 500 of the dead were Hizballah personnel and UN officials gave similar figures while Israeli estimates stand at around 600 (with 450 identified by name: see page 55 here).
The most glaring omission, however, in all versions of this BBC report is the obviously highly relevant topic of the UN Security Council resolutions relating to southern Lebanon and the UN force which is supposed to oversee the implementation of those resolutions.
The same resolution expanded the mandate and capabilities of the UNIFIL force in southern Lebanon and charged it, inter alia, with aiding the Lebanese government to prevent Hizballah's rearmament.
As has frequently been noted on these pages, the BBC's record of reporting violations of UNSC resolution 1701 by Hizballah and Iran is very dismal. Obviously that serial omission means that BBC audiences lack the background information crucial to full understanding of this latest story.
THE BBC is not interested in reporting facts. It is interested only in distorting backgrounds, lying about current events and omitting details that might give its audience a favourable view of Israel. The problems are that its propaganda is working world-wide and the Israeli government does nothing about it.


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Mass re-education
Involving all people of a society, especially lower socio-economic groups, in its historical and cultural heritage, thereby the re-shaping of this heritage toward building a new social order.
The term cultural revolution has been employed in both the former USSR and the People's Republic of China, although in the latter it was used to promote values quite opposite to those espoused under its classical Leninist meaning. In the 1960s, China saw the destruction of artistic masterpieces, the propagation of anti-intellectualism, the persecution of the intelligentsia and the promotion of a nihilistic attitude towards world culture. In the former Soviet Union, the strategic implementation of the cultural revolution has been quite differently applied. Mass literacy of an extensive network of schools and institutions of higher learning, the creation of written alphabets for about 50 nationalities for the first time in history, the publication of literature and the broadcasting of radio programmes in more than 60 languages and other activities.
The conditions for cultural revolution, as defined in traditional Leninist doctrine, are revolutionary transformation in the economic and political structures of society that allow alienated sections of the society to participate in and take fullest advantage of the benefits of art, science and knowledge, hitherto the monopoly of the bourgeoisie.
Full participation in the development of one's society demands that people have access to the benefits of their own cultural heritage as well as that of other societies around the world. Due to inequality in education and discrepancies between rural and urban areas in terms of access to cultural resources, many people are cut off from such participation.
Counter Claim:
The actualization of cultural revolution can have the opposite effect to what it seeks and claims. It can produce a levelling effect where all people are channelled into the same streams of learning and creativity is in fact stifled.
Broader:
Creating alternative society
Constrained by:
Enhancing security during social strife
Facilitated by:
Spiritually transforming society
Overeducation
Culture → Culture
Government → Revolution
Health Care → Rehabilitation
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies

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Hang Gliding with a LazyBoy.
All images courtesy of Michaela Stock Galerie and Alexander Viscio.
LazyBoy and Hang Glider, wood, steel, leather and motor.
Crushed chili peppers on wall.
This is an image of a motor system for the LazyBoy Recliner with the Hang Glider from the ceiling of the Gallery.
Leather, wood and steel wire.
All the upholstery that was removed from the LazyBoy went directly to the Hang Glider.
Wood with leather cushion insert.
80 x 177 x 20cm.
Brain waves of a Lazyboy.
Glass, silicone and enamel spray paint.
Ink jet print with leather frame.
46.5 x 43.5 x 2cm.
Print is an edition of 7.


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All You Need to Know Before Visiting La Perle in Dubai
Dubai is a glamorous destination with a myriad of breathtaking attractions and activities to enjoy. All about the city is amazingly stunning, from the sky-touching towers to the man-made islands. The entertainment definition of Dubai is flourishing, and one of the attractions where you can have a unique and enjoyable evening is the fun-filled La Perle Show by Dragone. The La Perle show is a great tourist pleaser.
La Perle Dubai is a visual marvel of immersive artistic performances, technology, and imagery brought to Dubai by Al Habtoor City. Shimmering acrobats performing death-defying stunts up in the air, dancers rising from the ground, impressive performers, mesmerising light shows, and excellent storytelling through performances are just a few of the many experiences at La Perle Dubai. You will experience flying acrobats, courageous artists diving into the on-stage pool, motorcycle stunts, and much more.
La Perle By Dragone in Dubai
The stunning La Perle is an aqua theatre that is a unique and exemplary attraction that every tourist should see. The show was created by Franco Dragone, the legendary artistic director. It is located in the heart of Al Habtoor City. Because of the success of shows like Les Miserables, Cats, and La Boheme at the Dubai Opera House, this was brought into the frame. And you can see the art of amazing stunts and acrobatics in La Perle. The addition of La Perle to the list of Dubai tourism is said to boost the city's overall prestige. The show incorporates the past, present, and future while maintaining the essence of the Emirates.
It's a mind-boggling live show of 65 performers performing incredible acrobatic, underwater, and aerial stunts to concoct a spectacular stage performance. The storyline was written with a nod to Dubai's spirit in mind, making the show an excellent choice for a tourist visiting the city.
Structure and Screening in La Perle
The design of the theatre is attractive enough, and it can accommodate 1300 people. It is said to use 2.7 million litres of water each year and to host 450 live performances. Furthermore, it features approximately 65 artists from around the world performing a variety of activities. The seating is also set up in such a way that spectators have a lovely time at La Perle.
This theatre also has the best visual illustration, combining technology with artistic imagery. Since it involves performers of various nationalities, it features a variety of cultures and customs. Additionally, the surface will be used as a screen with high-definition sound systems installed in a few locations in the hall, giving you an immersive experience.
Why Do Tourists Like the La Perle Show?
If you enjoy the performing arts, there is nowhere else you can go in Dubai. La Perle is a one-of-a-kind theatre in the heart of Al Habtoor City that features over 65 performers, each with their own range of skills that they bring to phenomenal shows. The entertainers keep you hooked right from the start with acrobatics, aerial stunts, and aquatic shows.
Gravity-defying shows frequently catch you by surprise as they dive into an on-stage pit or leap through the air, creating an optically captivating experience both above and below the stage. La Perle is a show you don't want to miss out if you're visiting Dubai. The stage is a milestone in Dubai's live entertainment world, with its purpose-built theatre, spectacular shows, and outstanding productions.
The Uniqueness of La Perle Show
Dancers emerge from the shadows of the stage, rising from smoky corners. Acrobats, encased in glitter and colour, soar gracefully into the air. La Perle Dubai promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with golden orbs and whimsical lights, intrepid dives into swimming pools, and outrageous leaps from heart-stopping heights.
The ambience at La Perle Dubai is one of intense drama and action, and it is likely to transport you away from Dubai's sand dunes into a world of magic and wonder. Franco Dragone, the acclaimed contemporary theatre director of Cirque du Soleil, known for their lavish Las Vegas shows, is in charge of the production. His most recent masterpiece, La Perle Dubai, is a show that aims to entertain both adults and children. It is performed in world-class facilities.
Why You Should See La Perle?
While musicals and shows abound in Las Vegas, New York, and London, La Perle, Dubai stands out all others not only for its location in Dubai, a country renowned for its opulent shopping, skyscrapers, and sand dunes and also for being the city's first resident live show. Director Franco Dragone, who described La Perle as "a new kind of theatre," went to great lengths to cast the show, which features 65 performers from 23 different countries, each with their own unique skills, such as skydiving, aquatics, acrobatics, or acting.
Al Habtoor City houses La Perle Dubai in a special theatre built especially for the event. Prepare to be awestruck by 90 minutes of daring dives into the on-stage pool, flying acts as fast as 15 km/h, and lighting effects that will leave you breathless for more.
Some Tips For Visiting the La Perle Show in Dubai
If you are wondering how long is the La Perle show, where to buy tickets, what is the show timing, below are some tips that will help to plan your visit La Perle Show in Dubai:
Age restrictions: Children below two years are not allowed into the theatre. Others are required to purchase tickets.
Duration: The La Perle Show duration is 90 minutes with no intermission.
La Perle Location: It is located at Al Habtoor City, Dubai.
Arrival: We advise you to arrive 30 minutes before the show so that you can find your seats and settle in the theatre properly.
Metro: Take Business Bay Metro Station on the Redline. La Perle is a five-minute taxi ride from here.
Dress Code: No specific dress code, but you can wear smart-casual wear since this is inside a five-star venue.
Photography: Photography is allowed inside, but flashlights and laser pointers are not allowed at the venue.
Book Tickets Online: eTickets are available, and you can book online. You just need to show the online receipt upon arrival once you have successfully booked. If you are lucky, you can get some discount on tickets depending on the season. So, it's always a good idea to check online. You can also check for the tickets at our site, Dusk Travel and Tourism, to get fantastic offers.
Timings: There are two shows each day.
Tuesday-Friday timings: 7 PM and 9:30 PM,
Saturday timing: 4 PM and 7 PM.
Important Points to Note
Latecomers would not be permitted to join.
The ticket is for the show only and does not include any food.
An individual can only book a total of 20 tickets.
Children under the age of two are not allowed.
And if you misplace your ticket, you can get a replacement at the counter if you show them the proof of purchase.
The La Perle show is absolutely remarkable and captures Dubai's artistic and ingenious spirit. The show is a perfect way to make some unique memories of a spectacular show if you're looking to add some charm to your Dubai trip. So, to book online and inquire about the show, contact us with chat on our website or WhatsApp at +971 52 486 2748.
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The halo of opportunity rests upon Bank of America .
The company (ticker: BAC) has emerged from the credit crisis as a lean, operationally leveraged company positioned to perform. If you missed the chance to buy the stock during its latest rally, opportunity may come as early as tomorrow when the company reports first-quarter earnings.
The stock is resting on a key support level ahead of Tuesday's first-quarter earnings report. Depending on the news – and investor sentiment is souring on the financial sector – the stock will bounce higher off support at $22.50, or it may speed downward.
If the stock slides, investors should buy the dip. We like selling puts ahead of the report, and favor more of the same if the stock races higher.
Current trading indicates investors are buying inexpensive calls that increase in value if the stock crosses $23 or $23.50 by Friday. We are interpreting this as little more than investors buying lottery tickets ahead of a stock-moving event. The April $23 calls cost 13 cents and could sharply increase in value if the stock rallies.
Dealers, meanwhile, are increasing implied volatility to reflect more cautious investor sentiment toward geopolitics, and issues specific to the financial sector. This is why selling puts, and getting paid a bit more than in the past, is appealing.
Bank stocks have been amongst the best performers since the November presidential election. The Street favorably priced the sector in anticipation President Donald Trump would lower corporate taxes and roll back restrictive regulations, while the yield curve, a measure of bank profitability, was expected to sharply steepen. Reality has started to overtake expectations.
Last week, Citigroup (C) and JP Morgan (JPM) reported good results, for example, but both stocksbehaved weakly. Bank of America earnings may suffer a similar fate, but that should not matter to investors willing to own the stock for a year or more. If this applies to you, consider selling Bank of America's June $22 puts for 75 cents. The puts are priced with an implied volatility of about 27%, about equal to historical volatility. In comparison, the average implied volatility for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index is 22%.
If Bank of America's stock is above the put strike price at expiration, investors keep the put premium. Should the stock decline below the put strike price, investors buy the stock at an effective price of $21.25 (strike less premium received). The key risk is if the stock falls to say $17, obligating investors to cover the put at a sharply higher price or to buy the stock at the effective price.
The June expiration was chosen to capture earnings, the May meeting of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee, and to provide enough time for investors to regain their senses about the long-term merits of major banks.
We have favored Bank of America's stock ever since it traded in the single digits, in the shadow of the financial crisis. Shares have rebounded nicely, and the company has reinvented itself.
Moreover, by the end of June, the company should get permission from the Federal Reserve to increase its dividend and stock buyback program later this summer, two factors arguably not now reflected in the price.
The short-term pessimism is as a cloudy as the long-term prospects are bright.
Peter Cecchini, Cantor Fitzgerald's co-head of equities, is telling clients to buy Select Sector Financial SPDR (XLF) April $23 puts in anticipation of continued weakness. The exchange-traded fund was recently around $23.
"We feel that large cap bank stocks are pricing in a much steeper yield curve and swift regulatory reform. Thus, we favor the idea of implementing downside options strategies in the XLF," he advised clients in a trading advisory late last week.
Bottom line: buy quality stocks when they are under pressure, not when they are rising. Yes, there are some risks, but the greed premium has, at least for now, fallen, creating an opportunity to act.
The halo of opportunity rests upon Bank of America.


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Macro-regional strategies (MRS) have gained importance in recent years as a platform for transnational cooperation between Member States but also with third countries. They provide an integrated framework to address mutual challenges and exploit common potential. In the 2014-2020 programming period, MRS have been incorporated in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) programmes.
Currently, four existing MRS (Baltic, Danube, Adriatic-Ionian and Alpine) are bringing together 19 Member States and 8 non-EU countries. Some Member States participate in more than one MRS.
MRS are set within the boundaries of the "three no's" principle: no new EU funds, no additional EU formal structures and no new EU legislation.
Countries are otherwise encouraged to use different funding sources (ESI Funds and other EU instruments, IPA, ENI, national, regional and local resources, private sources etc.) to contribute to the common goals outlined in the MRS.
MRS have different governance structures and experience different challenges. Some problems are, to a varying degree, common, such as ensuring an adequate level of political commitment and making enough resources available.
The Commission has a coordination role in the implementation of MRS.
In 2010, the Commission, following requests from the Council, has set up a Macroregional strategies High Level Group with a mission "to assist it in the exercise of its powers and responsibilities concerning the operation of macro-regional strategies" and a specific task to "advise the Commission on the coordination and monitoring of macroregional strategies"(2). Its members are representatives of Member States and non-EU countries participating in MRS. The representatives of the Committee of the Regions and European Investment Bank are also invited to attend the meetings as observers.
Discussions about the post-2020 cohesion policy are well underway and it is high time to discuss the future of MRS in the context of this policy.
- ownership and political commitment - how to ensure that all participating countries invest enough resources in the MRS?
- result-orientation - are there opportunities to make the results of MRS more measurable?
- scope - are there reasons to expand the MRS concept?
The Council, while recognising the importance of MRS and reaffirming the "three no's" principle, "remains open to examine any commonly agreed and mature initiative of Member States facing the same challenges in a defined geographic area aimed at setting up a new macro-regional strategy"(3).
The REGI committee will organise a workshop with experts on MRS in its meeting on 12-13 July 2017 in order to support the work on this implementation report. The findings will be reflected in the amendments to the draft report.
43. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Committee of the Regions, the European Economic and Social Committee and the governments and national and regional parliaments of the Member States and third countries participating in MRS.
OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320.
OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259.
OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 303.
OJ CE 188, 28.6.2012, p. 30.
OJ C 349 E, 29.11.2013, p. 1.
OJ C 353 E, 3.12.2013, p. 122.
OJ C 355, 20.10.2017, p. 23.
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56. Attaches importance to the possibility of connecting the Baltic region to energy networks in order to reduce and eliminate energy poverty and to increase energy security and security of supply.


Grabbing people's attention on the internet is getting harder and harder. Simple text and static photos just don't cut it in such a cluttered space. In this course, you can learn how to use video, motion graphics, and 360-degree imagery to create eye-catching content. Rich Harrington takes you through six step-by-step projects that feature dynamic media—from the deceptively simple slideshow to meme-worthy animated GIFs—and require nothing more than a camera or smartphone and a subscription to Adobe CC. Each project can be exported in a format that's easy to share online and on social media. By the end of the course, you'll have several options for building your next web project, whether it's to demo a product, draw attention to a cause, or promote a brand online.


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Political intervention in education
In August 2011, a school textbook selection council for the Yaeyama islands area of Okinawa Prefecture selected a textbook compiled by Ikuhosha Co. as the civics textbook for junior high schools in the area's three municipalities. Following the decision by the council, which includes education administrators and educators from the three municipalities, the boards of education in Ishigaki City and Yonakuni Town decided to adopt the Ikuhosha textbook, which is tinged with a conservative perspective, especially on security issues and the no-war Constitution.
The board of education in Taketomi Town decided to adopt a different textbook compiled by Tokyo Shoseki Co. The board's action is not illegal because the law on local education administration stipulates that the power to select school textbooks lies with each board of education. Another law, however, on the free distribution of school textbooks, says that the same school textbooks should be adopted in municipalities belonging to a school textbook selection zone, which covers several municipalities. Under the law, the central government shoulders the cost of purchasing and supplying textbooks to elementary and junior high schools.
The education ministry has disclosed that on the strength of a relevant stipulation in the Local Autonomy Law, it will demand that the Taketomi board of education reverse its decision. If the demand is officially made, the municipality is legally obligated to obey it. But no punishment is provided for failure to do so. It is reported that if the town does not accept the demand, the ministry plans to file suit to have a court confirm illegality on the part of the town.
The ministry's move smacks of political intervention in education. The ministry should drop its move because Taketomi Town is not harming the central government in connection with the law on the free distribution of textbooks. The town has distributed copies of the textbook adopted by its board of education by using money donated by interested townspeople.
The law's stipulation that the same textbooks should be used in a textbook selection zone is apparently for the sake of convenience and efficiency in the purchase and distribution of textbooks. The education ministry would be wrong to put convenience and efficiency above a board of education's educational considerations.
Instead of forcing the board of education to use the Ikuhosha textbook, the ministry should focus on questions raised about the decision-making process of the textbook selection council and criticism of content in the textbook. Because the selection council's textbook researchers did not recommend the textbook, the council head changed the council's rule to allow it to select unrecommended textbooks. Regarding content, the Ikuhosha textbook has been criticized for downplaying the importance of the role played by the Constitution's war-renouncing Article 9, failing to mention Okinawans' suffering from the heavy U.S. military presence and the relocation issue concerning U.S. Marine Corps' Air Station Futenma, and praising nuclear power.
The Taketomi board of education has done nothing unjust or unreasonable. The education ministry should respect the sentiments of local residents and refrain from imposing the Ikuhosha textbook on the town.
Okinawa, education, textbooks, schools, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi, MEXT, Ikuhosha


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Class 1A, No. 6 St. Paul United shut out Class 1A, No. 9 South St. Paul 3-0 in girls' hockey Tuesday at Doug Woog Arena.
Following a scoreless first period, St. Paul United scored less than two minutes into the second period, when sophomore forward Jenna Hoops found the net late in a power play that carried over from the first period.
She added her second goal of the game in the third period with another power-play goal, Hoops' ninth goal of the season, second on the team behind senior Samantha Burke's 11.
Late in the second period, St. Paul United added to its lead when sophomore forward Sophia Hoppe scored through the legs of Packers senior goalie Kaity McKenzie.
White Bear Lake 2, Eastview 1 (OT): Sydney Shearen scored her second goal of the game 2:02 into overtime to give the Bears a victory over the host Lightning. Shearen tied the score 1-1 with 2:39 left in the second period. Kati Quaintance got the Lightning on the board first 5:51 into the second period.
Providence Academy 5, Waconia 4 (OT): Jacob Giesler scored 28 seconds into overtime to give the Lions a victory over the visiting Wildcats. The Wildcats forced the extra session when Max Stangret scored with 10 seconds left.
Stillwater 1, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 0: Jack Sullivan broke a scoreless tie with 7:48 left in the third period to give the Ponies the victory over the visiting Lumberjacks. Jesse Brown stopped 27 shots for the shutout.
Eden Prairie 89, Burnsville 80: Drake Dobbs and Austin Andrews scored 22 points each to lead the Class 4A, No. 8 Eagles past the visiting Blaze. Ty Miklowski led the Blaze with 18 points.
Minneapolis South 84, Burnsville 60: Morgan Hill surpassed 2,000 points for her career with a game-high 33 to lead the visiting Tigers past the Blazers. Paige Servais scored 15 points to lead the Blaze.
Faribault coach resigns: Faribault girls' swimming coach Ken Hubert announced his retirement Monday; he just completed his 34th season. Hubert will be inducted into the Minnesota State Swim Coaches Hall of Fame in May.
Champlin Park football coach resigns: Champlin Park football coach Mike Korton announced his resignation Tuesday. Korton has a 98-55 record in 15 seasons as a coach.
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Once set, this concealer stays put and works well to cover blemishes and blemish scars. Unlike stick or cream-to-powder concealers, this should prove a suitable option for breakout-prone skin.
The neutral shade range covers fair to deep skin tones. The formula, which isn't all that "conditioning," is best for normal to oily skin.
Cream-to-powder texture with a finish that stays put.
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Works well to cover blemishes and blemish scars.
Broad-spectrum sun protection from titanium dioxide.
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Formula sets fast so it can streak if you don't blend quickly.


Experience "new" again at the recently renovated Courtyard Cleveland Beachwood. This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary high speed Internet access, in-room mini fridges, 32" flat screen HD televisions, an indoor pool, and a workout room. The onsite Bistro Restaurant offers a healthy breakfast or hearty dinner.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland East Beachwood features more than 400 luxurious guest rooms, with high speed Internet access and 32" LCD HD televisions. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at its onsite restaurant, or spend time at the fitness center or heated indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool.
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I only get an (encrypted) BT TES 38 on that freq.
Yep FTA match at a little ground.
How is your card and progdvb coping with signals at that level ?.
my signal level and quality level are always the same where as yours i noticed 61% sig 100% qual why is that?
Glad to see the plan came together.
No. I cant go round to 31W. I still get an encrypted BT 38 on 11134-H on 16e.
Dont understand that mate ??
My quality is generally 100% or so unless the signal level drops below 45%.
But it's always higher than the signal level. I think it's an SS1/SS2 thing.
Still no picture on 134 AS.
Thought it might be in 4:2:2, but still can't resolve it with the card in softmode.


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Want Reclaimed Wood Flooring Without the Price Tag? Buy This
Photo: Courtesy of the Hudson Company
Save a Buck
Softwoods can be just as worthy of your renovation budget
By Kenzi Wilbur
Reclaimed wood is expensive. Think about it: Companies are delicately salvaging a part of old buildings in a way that doesn't destroy any of the wood, and this takes time. A lot of time. And then there's the processing: "Everything is brought back to a mill," says Jamie Hammel of The Hudson Company, "where every stick of lumber is de-nailed by hand before being kiln-dried and re-milled to custom specs." Oftentimes, more labor and skill goes into this process than into processing new wood flooring—and you pay for that.
Getting that this-floor-has-been-here-forever look by using reclaimed hardwood can run you anywhere from $12 to upward of $20 per square foot, depending on the mix of the woods and the finish. At the high end, that means reflooring your 1,000-square-foot apartment could run you $20,000—and that doesn't include any new subfloor, if you need one, or any of the installation labor.
But there's a way to get the look for slightly less: Look into reclaimed pines instead of hardwoods. Because pine is more plentiful, less in demand, and a softer wood than more sought-after hardwoods like red and white oaks, it typically goes for at least a couple of dollars less per square foot. And in a big room, or a whole house, that could add up to thousands saved (or put into that really fancy sectional you've had your eye on).
A mix of the Hudson Company's reclaimed softwoods lends extra texture and charm at a residence in Millbrook, New York.
While some distributors will warn against softwood floors because they can be dented more easily, one person's dent is another person's charm and character. "Wood adds authenticity to an interior," Jamie says, "dings and all." If you appreciate that kind of warmth and want your floors to look lived-in, reclaimed pine is probably right for you. To be sure, start your search in a showroom like the Hudson Company's, where you can look at and feel the samples. Most places offer samples to take home, too, so you can stare at them (read: stomp on them) in situ. Be persistent: Because of certain processes, some pines can creep up toward hardwood pricing. If you can find wood reclaimed from smaller timbers—the horse fencing that Pioneer Millworks re-mills, for example—there's less work involved in processing, so prices tend to be lower.
At the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC, reclaimed heart pine from the Hudson Company lines the floors.
Photo: Courtesy of the Hudson Company. Installation view, 5th floor, America Is Hard to See (on view 5/1 - 9/27, 2015), Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, N.Y.
If you're looking to minimize the denting and patina, consider installing reclaimed pine in a laundry room or a living room instead of a main hallway—or look into heart pine, a slightly harder species. When you're giving your friends tours of your new floors, make sure to mention that heart pine is the same wood—all 270,000 board feet of it, milled by Jamie and his team—used by Renzo Piano to craft the floors at the Whitney.
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Back on the market as of September 26th at 8:33am, this home was originally listed on May 17th in 2018. The property is being listed at a price of $465,000 , $34,000 more than its original list priceof $499,000. This 3 bedroom, 2 full baths residence is located on Kelso Street, one of the nicer areas of .
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Before we get into talking in more detail about the Collection at Stanford, we want to say a bit more about Fuller's early life and work. He was born in Milton, Massachusetts in 1895, and began attending Harvard University in 1913. Expelled twice, Fuller never returned to Harvard and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He married Anne Hewlett, the daughter of a New York architect, with whom he had a daughter. Fuller's daughter later contracted meningitis and died in 1922. According to Stanford's biographical timeline, by 1927, Fuller "consider[ed] himself a complete failure" and "seriously contemplate[d] taking his life." However, he threw himself into his work instead, and in the late 1920s began some of his most important early studies.
What can you expect to find in the Collection at Stanford? The archive is an expansive one. It contains Fuller's personal archive, as well as manuscripts, drawings, correspondence, and audio-visual materials. Part of the collection has been digitized, which makes access easier for researchers. In total, the collection is 1200 linear feet.
If you're interested in learning more about Fuller's travels and dinner parties, you've come to the right place. If you're interested in learning more about Fuller's speaking engagements and professional life, the collection also contains these materials. And for collectors of Fuller's books, papers, and ephemera, you can access manuscript drafts and other documents that may help to elucidate information about items in your own collection.
If you're interested in learning more, you should take a look at the slideshow of the collection and then plan a visit out to Palo Alto, California for an in-depth look at R. Buckminster Fuller's life and work.


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None of the new faces invited to the Super Eagles camp in Asaba for the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Seychelles will start the game.
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has decided to stick with familiar faces despite the inconsequential nature of the game considering Nigeria already picked a ticket for the continental showpiece in Egypt.
Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa, Henry Onyekuru and Odion Ighalo poach in front while Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo control proceedings in midfield.
Shehu Abdullahi, Kenneth Omeruo and Troost Ekong assist Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho behind.
Only Ikechukwu Ezenwa made the bench from Nigeria's domestic league while Leon Balogun, John Ogu, Chidozie Awaziem, and Paul Onuachu are the other substitutes.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4pm at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.


It's sad to have a breakup, but the saddest thing is perhaps the innate feeling which comes with it, that no matter what, you have to move on. But as soon as you try to stand up again you find yourself too weak to do so. The harm has been done, so how to get rid of it. Well, everybody has to move on and all of us do move on; it's just that different people take different amount time to do so. It totally depends on you, that how much time you want to spend brooding over the past. But, it will do little good and it is best to move on as early as possible. This article will help you get past a relationship, but you need to be willing enough.
Always remember, "Whatever happens; happens for a reason." So no need crying over the spilled milk, though we completely agree that it is much easier said than done. But you have to start everything all over once again. Though we know that philosophical phrases after a recent breakup sound like sermons, but you have to initiate yourself into getting over your past relationship.
One of the few options which work after a breakup is a break. Yes, getting a break from the routine life will really be soothing and refreshing. But keep in mind not to isolate yourself. Go out with close friends or relatives with whom you like spending time but haven't done so in the recent past. They will surely be able to boost your morale. Visit some new places and surroundings as it works miracles for a stressed mind.
Make some positive changes in your life and if possible indulge yourself a little (or a lot if you want so). Get that haircut you always wanted to have but could not because your ex thought it to be too bold. Treat yourself in a spa, taste wines and cheese if you are a foodie. Play golf, go hiking, or scuba diving. These activities will surely spice up your mood and you will surely develop a positive outlook towards the life.
If you are ok with your ex being a part of your life then it' fine. But if your breakup was not on cordial terms then it's advisable that you maintain a distance from him/her. As it will be difficult for you to let things go and curb those emotions with your ex at close proximity.
Start interacting with a number of people, the more the merrier. This is also a therapeutic exercise which will help you get over your past relationship. Attend as many functions and gatherings as possible. This will widen your social circle. Though we know that this will be really difficult for you but you need to be a little tough during this time.
Even if it seems right and seamlessly logical, don't ever speak out your emotions before your ex. Because at times you will be alone and will feel like going back to your ex, but it will do no good as your relationship is anyways over. Going back to it again and again will make you vulnerable and things will turn worst.
Think of all the problems and low points of your relationship. Try not to think of the good things as the good things are hard to forget but were momentary. Those were the bad and the cruel things which broke your relationship.
It is always good to think over a relationship till you haven't lost it. After that it is commendable if you choose the right path to tread, else, your future will rest in a winding oblivion.
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Identity theft and credit card fraud are on the rise. Advisory firm Javelin Strategy & Research reported a 16 percent increase in the "identity fraud incidence rate" in 2016, the highest since the firm started tracking in 2003. The result? A massive $16 billion of losses during a single year.
Although the majority of these incidents involved credit card fraud, account takeovers (in which someone steals your information to access your financial accounts) increased by 31 percent, totaling a $2.3 billion loss in 2016. What's more, this type of fraud is one of the toughest to combat.
Tough to combat doesn't mean impossible, however. The sooner you go on the defensive after identity theft, the quicker you can regain control of your credit. Here's how.
If you've been contacted by debt collectors regarding accounts that weren't opened by you, then you can go ahead and work with them to resolve the issue. But if you discovered fraudulent accounts by other means, contact the company the charge was made with.
Each company might have a different process for resolving such issues, so it's best to communicate with them right away.
For any fraudulent charges using your credit or debit card, call your issuer to report the charges and close your accounts. Your issuer should then take care of opening new accounts for you and issuing you new cards.
As soon as you do this, you can halt the thief's spending spree with your money.
The next step is to put safeguards around your credit, which you can do with a fraud alert or credit freeze.
A fraud alert lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, or you can do an extended fraud alert that lasts for seven years. For this, reach out to each of the three credit-reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) and either request this over the phone or follow the steps to do it online.
The fraud alert requires lenders to undergo additional steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts. But if you've experienced multiple instances of identity theft or want to take even more precautions, you can instead opt for a credit freeze.
A credit freeze is just what it sounds like — as long as the freeze is in place, no one can access your credit report. This is something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a new loan, such as a mortgage, or even if you're looking for a new apartment and know a credit check will be involved.
Just like with a fraud alert, you can do the freeze online or contact the credit-reporting agencies to get their help with the process.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a website specifically to help with identity theft instances such as the one you might be going through: IdentityTheft.gov.
Not only does this site provide a great deal of information to help, it also enables you to report the fraud to the FTC directly. You can either report the issue here or call the commission at 1-877-438-4338. The FTC advises that you include as many details as you can in your report.
This report will serve as proof to the businesses you're dealing with that you have in fact been victimized by identity theft.
Finally, make sure you let the credit-reporting agencies know if there are any accounts on your report that aren't yours.
How can you tell if this has happened if you're not sure already? Simply get your credit report — one from each of the three credit-reporting bureaus — at AnnualCreditReport.com. This service is available for free once per year, making it easy to review your accounts to ensure that they're all yours.
And if any aren't, immediately dispute the error with the credit-reporting agency (or agencies) that show it.
The average American's household budget is already tight enough. Piling on fraudulent charges and accounts could nudge a tight financial situations to its breaking point.
Use long and complex passwords with numbers and special characters for all your logins — and have a different password for every online account you create.
Only shop on secure websites (look for the lock icon on the address bar) and sites you trust.
Never input your financial information or access financial accounts on public networks.
Review your bank and credit card statements each month to ensure all charges were in fact initiated by you.
Keep a close eye on your credit reports, and act immediately if there's anything that you know isn't yours.
When it comes to protecting your credit, a little diligence can go a long way.