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Animal Filariases in Central Annam.
Subcutaneous filariasis of the dog.-The occurrence of this parasite in two cases, identified by RAILLIET and HENRY, has already been recorded by the authors, but they have now encountered thirty infected dogs. The parasite- Dirofilaria repens -was found in thirty out of a hundred dogs taken at...
Bauche, J. ; Bernard, P. N.
Societe de Pathologie Exotique, Paris, France
Bulletin de la Société de Pathologie Exotique, 1912, 5, 8, pp 622-624
Annual Report 1912-1913. Dept. of Agriculture. Veterinary Department
East Coast Fever.-The inoculation with spleen or gland pulp according to Theiler's method is considered to be inapplicable owing to the high death-rate caused, and it is stated that a method of vaccinating with infective spleen pulp, peptone, and blood from an immune animal is being elaborated at...
Stordy, R. J.
Annual Report 1912-1913. Dept. of Agriculture. Veterinary Department, 1913, pp 23-41
Administration Reports 1915. Report of Government Veterinary Surgeon.
Horses. -One case only of anthrax is reported.
Cattle: Rinderpest. -There was a considerable decrease in the-number of outbreaks during the year. The numbers were as follows: - 1, 493 cases, number of recoveries 272, number of deaths 1, 152, number shot 69. At the close of the year the island was...
Sturgess, G. W.
Administration Reports 1915. Report of Government Veterinary Surgeon., 1915, pp 8 pp.
BRITISH EAST AFRICA. Department of Agriculture. Annual Report of the Veterinary Bacteriologist for the Year 1914-1915.
The routine work of the laboratory consisted in examinations of slides and smears received from government officials and private owners, and in serum and vaccine preparation. The latter part of the work included the preparation of anti-rinderpest serum (274, 368 doses), anthrax vaccine (32, 180...
Montgomery, R. E.
Department of Agriculture (Swift Press), Nairobi, Kenya
BRITISH EAST AFRICA. Department of Agriculture. Annual Report of the Veterinary Bacteriologist for the Year 1914-1915., 1916, pp 125-145
Bovine Sarcosporidiosis.
In the course of the years 1885 to 1914, 67 carcases of cattle were rejected at the Lisbon Municipal Abattoir on account of sarcospori-diosis, representing 0.0563 per cent. of animals slaughtered. The animals affected were in the great majority of cases brought in from the Alentejo province.
Franco, E. E. ; Borges , I
Arq. do Inst. Bact. Camara Pestana., 1916, 4, 3, pp 269-289
Ministry of Agriculture. Veterinary Service. Annual Report for the Year 1915.
This report comprises three sections dealing, respectively, with (1) Contagious Diseases, (2) The Veterinary Pathological Laboratory (MASON, F. E.), and (3) School of Veterinary Medicine (RABAGLIATI D. S.).
SECTION 1. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
In this section statistics are given with regard to the...
Littlewood, W.
Govt. Press., Cairo, Egypt
Ministry of Agriculture. Veterinary Service. Annual Report for the Year 1915., 1916, pp vi + 59 pp.
Notes on some Animal Parasites in British Guiana.
The following are among the more important of the species identified by the authors as affecting the domesticated animals:
" Nematoda. - Filaría cervina, Duj. A single specimen of this parasite was obtained from the abdominal cavity of a cow at the Georgetown Abattoir. It does not appear to be a...
Bodkin, G. E. ; Oleare, L. D., Jr.
Bulletin of Entomological Research, 1916, 7, Pt. 2, pp 179-190
Report of the Accra Laboratory for the Year 1916.
Examinations of Various Animals. " The routine blood examinations of the animals brought to the slaughter-houses was discontinued in 1916, owing to the reduction of the Stan' occasioned by the continuation of the war. No returns have therefore been made of the parasitic infections occurring in the...
Scott MACFIE, J. W.
J. & A. Churchill, London, UK
Report of the Accra Laboratory for the Year 1916., 1916, pp 115 pp.
CEYLON. Administration Reports for 1917. Report of the Government Veterinary Surgeon.
Infectious diseases.-Rinderpest occurred in six provinces and three remained free. The total number of cases for the year was 2, 076, against 856 in the preceding year. The increase was chiefly due to a somewhat extensive outbreak in the town of Colombo-806 cases. There was a great increase in the...
CEYLON. Administration Reports for 1917. Report of the Government Veterinary Surgeon., 1917, pp 6 pp.
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Like a beautiful instrument itself, Shenandoah Davis' classically trained voice is dynamic yet welcoming, making it an integral part of the orchestral pop she's been making the last few years. Now on her third full-length album, the Plume Records released Souvenirs, Davis has taken her astute way with words and turned it even more inward with the at home recordings that make the album. The songs have lyrical themes rooted in past relationships and lessons learned through personal experiences; "The Wings" is one paired with a well-crafted video.
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France welcomes resumption of Iran nuclear talks in Vienna
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Paris [France], April 6 (ANI/Sputnik): France welcomes the resumption of the Vienna-hosted nuclear talks, counting on the participants to agree on steps needed for the return of Iran and the United States to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a spokesperson for the French Minist
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Vienna [Austria], February 25 (ANI): Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Wednesday said he will push the European Union on Thursday to introduce a "green passport" for people who have protection against the coronavirus.
Ultrasound in the treatment of brain diseases
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Vienna [Austria], February 5 (ANI): Ultrasound is not only used as an imaging technique but targeted pulses of ultrasound can be used as a highly accurate treatment for a range of brain diseases, for which there were previously only limited treatment options.
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Viena [Austria], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Hundreds of police forces were deployed to central Vienna on Sunday to disperse a thousands-strong protest against coronavirus restrictions called by the right-wing Freedom Party.
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Vienna [Austria], December 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Mass testing of the population for coronavirus began in Vienna on Friday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Mari 'can't wait to see Emirates Stadium full of fans'
London [UK], December 4 (ANI): Arsenal's Pablo Mari can't wait to see full stadiums after a limited number of fans made a return to the Emirates Stadium during their Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna.
Arteta delighted to have fans back in stadium
London [UK], December 4 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said fans made a huge contribution to their victory over Rapid Vienna as the Emirates Stadium welcomed supporters into the stands for the first time in nine months.
Arsenal defeat Rapid Vienna in presence of 2,000 fans
London [UK], December 4 (ANI): Arsenal secured an impressive win over Rapid Vienna on Friday as the Emirates Stadium welcomed fans into the stands for the first time in nine months.
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Austria records 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths over past 10 days
Vienna [Austria], November 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Approximately 1,000 COVID-19 patients have died in Austria from November 18 to 28, according to data published by the Austrian Interior Ministry on Saturday.
Arteta delighted as Arsenal gears up to 'safely' welcome 2,000 fan
London [UK], November 27 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted that the club will welcome 2,000 supporters during their Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna.


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A text adventure game set in HP Lovecraft themes in 1920's.
The game's character generation routine was unusual. It was an ambitious project that was meant to carry over to a game series called "Timeline" which never happened. You had to guide the character's career through WWI, professions, as he or she gets skill points to distribute. Not many games had skills at all, let alone the plethora of skills to choose from in this game.
The text part of the game is a supernatural thriller where you have to escape the curse of the Hound of Shadow in 1920's London. It opens with a friend taking you to a seance to debunk. Strange things happen and you discover that you are under a curse. You research history and lore in musty bookstores, and the London Library to gather information about the Hound. As you play, you are likely to learn about mythology, and the occult, too.
There is a time limit, though, the Hound will get you eventually if you don't get on the ball.
This is a good horror IF based on H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu novels. Psychic seances, horrific encounters, and troubling nightmares abound in this game set in Victorian London. Although the in-game graphics (which annoyingly pops up full-screen and obscuring the parser) look awful in their semi black-and-white EGA, the writing is above-average and the parser is quite robust. It won't grab you in quite the same way as Infocom's horror classic The Lurking Horror, but it will provide hours of good puzzle-solving fun amid an interesting plot.
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Atoms For Peace are on the verge of finally dropping their debut album Amok late next month. It has been an album that has been rumored about for years now and is finally going to see the light of day. Take a listen to the new single 'Judge Jury and Executioner' below and you get a feel for what Thom Yorke does best, in providing dreamy, mysterious songs. There will also be a B-side to the single titled 'S.A.D.'.
Atoms For Peace is made up of Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Flea, Joey Waronker, and Mauro Refosco, as they all got together to help play Thom's The Eraser record live a few years back. Things fell into place for the group and they developed a great chemistry while playing the songs live, and rumors of them creating an album under the name Atoms For Peace have always been hanging out there, and now they are a reality. Thom says it best... "Atoms is a ongoing and open ended project, where it leads i know not for certain .... which is what is nice about it".


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Everyday life remains harsh for millions. For the fifth year in a row, this is the world's most difficult country in which to be a Christian. More were arrested in 2006 than in 2005. Now between 50,000 and 70,000 Christians are suffering in prison camps, many undergoing torture, some facing death. Some take enormous risks to flee to China. If successful, they may be returned by China to face prison camps and worse. But some have become Christians in China.
Rayan Nafei Jamooa, a Christian, was killed by a group of armed extremists on Sept. 10 in Mosul, Iraq, Compass Direct News reported. The murder occurred only two weeks after his father, Nassar Jamooa, also a Christian, was kidnapped and killed by unidentified assailants. Although there are often financial motivations behind the kidnapping of Christians in Iraq, a local clergyman noted that ransom money was not requested in either case and maintains that these men were targeted strictly because of their faith in Christ. Pray for those who are grieving the loss of Rayan and Nassar. Pray that their killers will come to know Christ's love, forgiveness and blessing through the lives of God's people in Iraq.
VOM sources report India's government formally warned Orissa and Karnataka state to control the anti-Christian violence that has continued into its fifth week following the murder of a Hindu leader by Maoists extremists. Despite the warning, VOM sources continue to receive reports of attacks on Christians in both states and throughout the country.
* In Orissa's Kandhamal district, a Christian man was hacked to death by militants who stopped him and his wife while they were fleeing to a relief camp in the town of Phulbani on Sept. 20. His wife escaped the scene unharmed. Arson attacks on at least 10 houses and the kidnappings of Christians have also been reported. A young Christian woman was dragged from a relief camp into a nearby jungle where she was abused by a gang of extremists.
* In Karnataka, seven Christians were arrested and detained on charges of forcible conversion in Thalikare village and four churches, three in the city of Bangalore and one in Kodagu district, were ransacked and vandalized by extremists, also on Sept. 20.
Pray for an end to this wave of brutal violence. Pray that believers under attack will set Christ apart as Lord and not give in to fear. Pray that those who persecute Christians will come to repentance and faith in Christ.
More than 60 people set fire to a church building used for Sunday school in Puttlam district, the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka reported. Members of the church who live in the vicinity arrived at the scene and attempted to stop the arson attack and were assaulted by the mob. The attackers threatened children who had also gathered, but their parents took them away to safety. The pastor informed the police about the attack, however, they were not able to bring the large mob under control for some time, but eventually succeeded in dispersing them. Meanwhile on Aug. 17, another church in Puttlam district was set on fire and completely destroyed during the night. A group of people who visited the pastor's house earlier that evening and threatened him are suspected of having carried out the arson attack. A police complaint has been made and three people have been arrested. Pray for the members of these two churches. Ask God to protect them and provide resources to rebuild the church building. Pray their testimonies will glorify God and draw their persecutors into fellowship with Him.
I am sad to say this is something that I sometimes forget to pray about...I want to have a bigger heart for praying for our brothers and sisters overseas.
I pray to the Lord that he gives our brothers and sisters in Christ strength, but also mercy that they may know that Jesus died for their sins and that the Glory of Heaven awaits them.
3We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 4Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
5All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 6God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 8He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power 10on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.
11With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Father, please allow these brethren of ours to find relief in spreadding Your word. Let all things happening there be to the furtherance of Your sweet gospel. Bless those people with comfort in seeing you in the things being done in their country, and may all things be done to Your glory in Jesus' name. AMEN.
Benjamin Persson sent a message to the members of Voice of The Martyrs.
A member of our Facebook group from Saudi Arabia, sent me this prayer request and asked if I could send it on to you all.
UPDATE: Praise God! The Voice of the Martyrs contacts report that on Sept. 25 two Christians, Mahmood Matin Azad and Arash Basirat, were released from prison in Shiraz. "A reliable source reported the two men appeared before a local judge and they have been released. The families are very grateful for your prayer support. Please continue to pray for their recovery and safety," VOM contact said. Azad and Basirat were arrested on May 15 and charged with apostasy. Believers around the world had expressed concern for them because of the impending law in Iran that makes death the only punishment for apostasy. VOM actively supports persecuted believers in Iran and provides resources for them to share the gospel and disciple new converts. Pray for the safety of Azad and Basirat and ask God to use their testimony to bring their persecutors into the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Compass Direct News reported that more than 49 Muslim youth stormed into The Redeemed Gospel Church in Garissa, Kenya, on Sept. 14 and attacked those present. The mob threw stones at the congregation, damaged pews and walls, destroyed the pulpit and burned a church banner. The attack was sparked by tensions between local Muslims and Christians over a mosque that was constructed three meters from the church building in June 2007. When the mosque was constructed Christians complained that it blocked the church's entryway. Local authorities proposed Christians relocate to a new worship site, but the believers refused to do so, arguing that the solution was only temporary. At last report, the Christians were being prevented from returning to the ransacked church building and did not have a new building in which to worship. Pray that believers will be encouraged to continue meeting together for worship despite opposition. Pray that Christ will work in the hearts of those who oppose Him, so that they, too, will know the Good news.
The Voice of the Martyrs contacts in Orissa state report hat three relief camps housing Christians in Kandhamal district were bombed on the evening of Sept. 29. The explosions began at 7:00 p.m. and bombs went off in the villages of Nuagoan and Mahasinghi and the town of Baliguda. VOM contacts believe Hindu extremists are responsible for the attack. For the sixth week, extremists have continued to use violence and intimidation against Christians in relief camps, in an attempt to forcibly convert believers to Hinduism. Several Christian families in the camps have succumbed to pressure form extremists and "reconverted" to Hinduism in exchange for being allowed to return to their homes in Ladapadar village. Fresh violence also persists outside the Kandhamal camps, including the burning and bombing of homes and church buildings. Pray for safety and protection for believers in the relief camps. Pray that Christians in India will stand firm in their faith despite severe pressure to deny Christ.
It's amazing that last night I found a few articles on the murders, burning, etc. occurring in Orissa, India and today hardly any at all.
The last count I saw, there had been 60+ deaths, 18,000 injured, 4500 homes destroyed, tens of thousands affected by the Hindu persecution against Christians in the wake of a murder of one of their leaders. It is so important for us to pray for those who have been called to help the youth of this nation come to understand that Jesus is their only hope in this life.
BAGHDAD - Hundreds of terrified Christian families have fled Mosul to escape extremist attacks that have increased despite months of U.S. and Iraqi military operations to secure the northern Iraqi city, political and religious officials said Saturday.
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Political and religious leaders interviewed said the change in tactics may reflect a desire on the part of extremists to forcibly evict all Christians from Iraq's third largest city.
Earlier this week, Chaldean Archbishop Louis Sako said he was worried about what he termed a "campaign of killings and deportations against the Christian citizens in Mosul."
Mosul police have reported finding the bullet-riddled bodies of seven Christians in separate attacks so far this month, the latest a day laborer found on Wednesday. On Saturday, militants blew up three abandoned Christian homes in eastern Mosul, police said.
Father Bolis Jacob of Mosul's Mar Afram Church said he was at a loss to understand the violence. "We respect the Islamic religion and the Muslim clerics," he said. "We don't know under what religion's pretexts these terrorists work."
The violence in Mosul occurs despite U.S.-Iraqi operations launched over the summer aimed at routing al-Qaida in Iraq and other insurgents from remaining strongholds north of the capital.
The killings come as Christian leaders are lobbying parliament to pass a law setting aside a number of seats for minorities, such as Christians, in upcoming provincial elections, fearing they could be further marginalized in the predominantly Muslim country.
Iraq's Christian community has been estimated at 3 percent of Iraq's 26 million people, or about 800,000, and has a significant presence in the northern Ninevah province.
In Mosul, where Christians have lived for some 1,800 years, a number of centuries-old churches still stand.
Joseph Jacob, a professor at Mosul University, said there were nearly 20,000 Christians in the city before the 2003 U.S. invasion. But over half have since left for neighboring towns, or new countries, he said.
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On Saturday, Bashir Azoz, a 45-year-old carpenter, said he was forced to flee his home in the city's eastern Noor area after gunmen warned a neighbor the day before to leave or face death.
"Where is the government and its security forces as these crimes take place every day?" asked Azoz, who is now staying with his wife and three children in a monastery in the Christian-majority town of Qarqoush, east of Mosul.
Separately on Saturday, a U.S. soldier died when a bomb exploded near his vehicle outside Amarah, southeast of Baghdad. The U.S. military said it was withholding soldier's name until it notified next of kin.
Thank you for posting that about the Christians in Iraq. We need to keep praying for our dear brothers and sisters.
Praise God! Aimurat Khayburahmanov, a Christian arrested and detained on charges of terrorism in the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan, was released on Sept. 30, according to Forum 18 News and VOM sources. The Nukus City Criminal Court ruled that the "religious extremism" charges against Khayburahmanov be dropped and that he receive amnesty for the charges of "teaching religion without official approval." Praise the Lord for his release. Ask God to protect Aimurat as he continues serving the Lord despite pressure from the government. Pray for other believers in Uzbekistan who are facing prosecution because of their faith.
Seven Christians have been killed in Mosul, Iraq, so far this month, The Associated Press and VOM sources reported. On Oct. 4, an armed group of suspected Islamist extremists assassinated a man named Hazim Thomaso Youssif in front of his clothing shop, and Ivan Nuwya was shot to death in front of his home, located near a mosque in the Christian-majority neighborhood of Tahrir. Meanwhile on Oct. 6, a disabled 25-year-old shopkeeper was shot and killed in the neighborhood of Karama. The Associated Press reported Iraqi police said four other Christians, a pharmacy employee, a disabled man who owns a spare-parts store and two day-laborers have also been killed. Some Christians believe that extremists are targeting shopkeepers in an effort to wipe out the Christian community's economic activity and drive out believers from the area. Pray for those who mourn these lost lives. Ask God to continue to embolden the Christian community in Mosul to proclaim the gospel even while suffering.
At least three more Christians have been killed in the widespread violence that began seven weeks ago in Orissa state's Kandhamal district. On Oct. 1, an elderly Christian, Lalji Nayak, died from axe wounds he received when a mob of Hindu extremists attacked the village of Hrudangia. His wife, also attacked with an axe, was seriously injured in the head, and his brother was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. Meanwhile on Oct. 2, two men were dragged out of their home in Sindhipankha village, shot and then dismembered. The assailants also massacred cattle belonging to believers and burned homes owned by Christians. Approximately 400 homes have been set on fire by extremists in Kandhamal and Boudh districts over the past week. Pray that those who mourn will find peace in the fact that those who have suffered with Christ will be glorified with Him. Pray for healing for those injured. Pray that Christians in India will continue to live as cross-bearing disciples and remain steadfast in faith at all cost.
On Sept. 30, Muslim extremists demolished a Catholic church in Kismayo, a town in southern Somalia, VOM sources reported. The area has been in the control of a militant Islamic organization affiliated with Al-Qaeda since August. The militants have vowed to launch similar attacks on all other local non-Muslim places of worship. They plan to replace the destroyed church with a mosque. Islamists have reportedly imposed Sharia law in Celwaq, another southern town, elevating concern for Christians in the region. Pray that the believers in Somalia will be steadfast in their service for the Lord. Pray that they will rejoice in the opportunity to grow in Christ likeness through their tribulations.
God bless Christians like this woman. They are truly in heaven right now receiving their reward.
KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban gunmen killed a Christian aid worker in Kabul as she was walking to work on Monday, and the militant group said it targeted the woman because she was spreading her religion.
The dual South African-British national, who worked with handicapped Afghans, was shot to death by gunmen who drove by on a motorbike in western Kabul, said Interior Ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary.
"This woman came to Afghanistan to teach Christianity to the people of Afghanistan," militant spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told The Associated Press. "Our (leaders) issued a decree to kill this woman. This morning our people killed her in Kabul."
The aid group SERVE - Serving Emergency Relief and Vocational Enterprises - identified the woman as 34-year-old Gayle Williams. A spokeswoman for the group in Kabul denied that its workers were proselytizing, which is prohibited by law in Afghanistan.
It's not the case that they preach, not at all," said the spokeswoman, Rina van der Ende.
In a statement on its Web site, SERVE described Williams as "a person who always loved the Afghans and was dedicated to serving those who are disabled."
The group describes itself as a Christian charity registered in Britain. The Web site says it has been working with Afghan refugees since 1980 in Pakistan.
"SERVE Afghanistan's purpose is to express God's love and bring hope by serving the people of Afghanistan, especially the needy, as we seek to address personal, social and environmental needs," the site says.
Last year a group of 23 South Korean aid workers from a church group were taken hostage in southern Afghanistan. Two were killed and the rest were released.
In 2001, eight international aid workers, including two Americans, were imprisoned and charged with preaching Christianity. The eight were freed by Afghan mujahedeen fighters attacking the Taliban after the U.S.-led invasion.
Monday's attack adds to a growing sense of insecurity in Kabul. The capital city is now blanketed with police checkpoints. Embassies, military bases and the U.N. are erecting cement barriers to guard against suicide bombings.
Kidnappings targeting wealthy Afghans have long been a problem in Kabul, but attacks against Westerners in the city and surrounding provinces have also increased recently. In mid-August, Taliban militants killed three women working for the U.S. aid group International Rescue Committee while they were driving in Logar, one province south of Kabul.
To the west of Kabul, assault helicopters dropped NATO troops into Jalrez district in Wardak province on Thursday, sparking a two-day battle involving airstrikes, the military alliance said in a statement Monday.
More than 20 militants were killed.
Wardak province, just 40 miles west of Kabul, has become an insurgent stronghold.
Militants have expanded their traditional bases in the country's south and east - along the border with Pakistan - and have gained territory in the provinces surrounding Kabul, a worrying development for Afghan and NATO troops.
Those advances are part of the reason that top U.S. military officials have warned that the international mission to defeat the Taliban is in peril, and why NATO generals have called for a sharp increase in the number of troops here.
Some 65,000 international troops now operate in Afghanistan, including about 32,000 Americans.
In northern Afghanistan, a suicide bomber killed two German soldiers and five children in Kunduz province, said Mohammad Omar, the provincial governor. NATO confirmed that some of its soldiers were killed and wounded in the attack.
Omar said the soldiers were patrolling on foot when the bomber riding a bicycle hit them. Northern Afghanistan has been spared much of the violence afflicting Afghanistan's eastern and southern provinces.
In the south, an operation Sunday evening by international and Afghan forces killed 34 Taliban fighters south of the Helmand provincial capital of Lashkar Gah, said Daud Ahmadi, the governor's spokesman.
Ahmadi says the authorities recovered a number of weapons, ammunition, motorbikes and other vehicles used by the Taliban. Two policemen were wounded.
Last week Taliban fighters launched several barrages of rocket and mortar fire into Lashkar Gah.
In Faryab province, militants killed five policemen, including a district police chief on Monday, said deputy governor Abdul Satar.
Religious tensions continued to rise in Iraq during 2006. Open Doors' workers reported increased violence specifically against Christians. Many Iraqis see the West as Christian, and assume that Christians are collaborators. Christians have been murdered, abused and kidnapped. Churches have been fired upon and bombed, demonstrations were held and threats expressed towards non-Muslims in Baghdad. Many Iraqi Christians have fled.
On October 16, Zhang Jian, the elder son of Pastor "Bike" Zhang Mingxuan, was severely beaten by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials in Beijing, China Aid Association (CAA) reported. Zhang Jian was at home with his mother, Xie Fenglan, when PSB officials entered their residence and secured the exits before severely beating him with iron bars for nearly half an hour. "As Zhang lay bleeding profusely, his mother called the ambulance, but the receptionist told her that a higher government authority gave a directive not to dispatch an ambulance to rescue Zhang because he is related to Pastor Bike," CAA reported. "Xie Fenglan called her younger son, who rushed to the house and was also beaten by the same authorities," CAA added. After some time a family friend took Zhang Jian to a local emergency room, where doctors said he was so severely beaten that he may lose sight in his right eye. The family has not been able to contact Pastor Bike, who was traveling at the time of the attack, and they fear he might have been detained by authorities. Pray for Zhang Jian and his younger brother's quick recovery from the attack. Ask God to protect Pastor Bike and his entirely family during this challenging time. Praise God for this family's faithfulness to risk their all for the sake of the gospel.
A Christian music store owner, Farques Batool, was killed and his nephew injured when gunmen stormed into his store in Mosul and opened fire on the evening of Oct. 1, VOM sources reported. The murder is the latest in a series of recent deadly attacks on Christians in the city. Batool had reportedly refused to join other Christians who were fleeing the city, under threat of violence from Islamist extremists, because he needed to care for his wife, daughter and mother, as well as his brother's family. Batool's family has since fled Mosul in fear for their lives, leaving his wounded nephew in the hospital. Over the past week, approximately 325 Christian families have reportedly fled Mosul. VOM sources added that armed Muslim extremists entered local churches and homes and told believers that they would be killed if they did not vacate the city. Several Christians have sought refuge in relatives' homes, churches and monasteries in the six Christian villages that make up Telkep County and in the predominantly Christian county of Mahmoudiya. Pray that the Batool family will find strength and comfort in the refuge God provides. Pray that the faithfulness of Iraqi Christians will be a light that draws others to Christ.
Ramtin Soodmand, an Iranian Christian, was arrested on Aug. 21, and recently charged with promoting anti-government propaganda, VOM sources reported. Ramtin was initially permitted short phone calls to his wife throughout September, but has recently been placed in solitary confinement. The charge against Ramtin has sparked concern that he may be tried under a draft law currently under review by the Iranian parliament that proposes a mandatory death penalty for apostasy. Ramtin's father, Pastor Hussein Soodmand, was the last man in Iran to be executed for apostasy, in 1990. Pray for Ramtin's release and for God to protect and comfort him and his family as they face these challenges for Christ's sake. Praise God for his faithfulness.
thankyou Jesus because you have promised that no evil shall befall us. thankyou because you shall take care of your annointed and no weapon formed against them shall prosper. in Jesus name. let your name be glorified.
Plz you all pray that may God provide some Godly people to help the ministry so we can rent some other building and continue teaching the truth.
Twelve northern states, where Muslims are a majority, have imposed Islamic law in the past 6 years. Outbreaks of violence have claimed many lives and dozens of churches have been destroyed. In 2006 Christians were attacked, some killed; Churches were burned down, homes and shops destroyed, creating many displaced people and increasing the physical and geographical separation between Christians and Muslims.
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On Oct. 16, Protestant Bishop Veniamin Brukh, a Ukrainian bishop in the Full Gospel Church, was deported from Belarus because of his active religious activities, Forum 18 News reported. Brukh, founder of one of the largest charismatic churches in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, told Forum 18 News he believed he was deported because of his "continued active participation in the local Protestant community." He also stated, "The secret police and state affairs apparatus were monitoring that activity. They probably consider me a danger to the state." VOM encourages you to pray for believers in Belarus who are facing persecution. Pray the churches Brukh led will continue to stand strong and spread the gospel. Pray their testimony will draw nonbelievers into fellowship with Him.
On Oct. 29, China Aid Association (CAA) reported that since the end of the Olympics in Beijing, cases of religious persecution have increased. CAA has received reports of intensified religious persecution in Beijing, Heilongjiang, Yunnan and Shangdong provinces. In Beijing Pastor "Bike" Zhang Mingxuan and his family members were evicted from their home, beaten and arrested. In Heliongjiang province, the city of Yichun recently banned all house churches, CAA also reported. In Yunnan province, house church members were attacked right after the Olympics. In Shandong province, Pastor Zhang Zhongxin was sentenced to two years of re-education through labor. After the Olympics his appeal was denied, according to CAA. Meanwhile, CAA has learned that 29 house church leaders have been serving time in labor camps and prisons in Henan province since July 2007. They are accused of being "evil cult" members. One leader was sentenced to seven years imprisonment the harshest sentence against a house church leader in recent years, besides Pastor Zhang Rongliang. Pastor Zhang was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in 2004 for allegedly "attempting to illegally cross the border and forgery of an official document," according to CAA. Pray for Christians in China who face immense challenges. Pray the Holy Spirit encourages and protects believers as persecution increases in China.
In September, a Christian aid worker was beheaded for converting from Islam to Christianity, among other charges, according to an eyewitness. Muslim extremists from the al Shabab group fighting the transitional government in Somalia, sliced the head off Mansuur Mohammed, 25, before horrified onlookers of Manyafulka village, 10 kilometers from Baidoa, Compass Direct News reported. The extremists had intercepted Mohammed, who managed to escape, earlier in the morning. Sources close to Mohammed's family said he converted from Islam to Christianity in 2005. An eye witness said extremists gathered villagers telling them that they would prepare a feast for them. Five masked men emerged, carrying guns, wielding Somali swords and dragging the handcuffed Mohammed. One recited the Quran as he proclaimed that Mohammed was a "murtid," an Arabic term for one who converts from Islam to Christianity. Mohammed remained calm with an expressionless face, never uttering a word, said the eyewitness. Pray Mohammed's family will be comforted. Ask God to protect and encourage believers in Somalia. Praise God for his faithfulness.
39 - Christians in KuwaitThis is the first Gulf state to have an elected Parliament; women received full political rights in 2005. The majority of the population are foreign workers, free to practice their own religion. Various Christian churches are officially recognised, but the National Evangelical Church has difficulty obtaining land for a new church building. There are only a few hundred Kuwaiti Christians and evangelism directed towards Muslims is strictly forbidden.
41 - Christians in Indonesia The world's largest Muslim population lives in a land subject to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and which has seen widespread ethnic and religious violence. Everyone's religious affiliation is marked on their identification card. Building a church needs approval from the local community and the Ministry of Religion. The law allows conversion, but 3 women were imprisoned (now released) and their Sunday School ruled to be an illegal attempt to convert Muslim children.
Praise God! Ramtin Soodmand, an Iranian Christian who was arrested on charges of anti-government activity in late August, was released on bail on Oct. 22, VOM Canada reported. He has since been reunited with his wife and two children. The report indicated that he could still face formal charges and supporters are concerned for his safety. Ask God to protect Soodmand and his family. Pray God encourages believers to continue standing for righteousness in Iran.
Pastor Zhang "Bike" Mingxuan and his family continue to face pressure from China's Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials, China Aid Association reported. Zhang Jian, Bike's son who was brutally beaten by PSB officers on Oct. 16, was threatened with imprisonment unless he agreed to sign a document stating that his injuries were minor. Fearing separation from his wife and 1-year-old son, Jian consented. CAA added that Pastor Zhang, who had been missing since the attack on his son, contacted Jian by telephone on Oct. 22. He confirmed that he is being detained but was unable to give the details of his detention. Pastor Zhang's wife, Xie Fenglan, and sister have been placed under "soft detention" in a PSB-operated Beijing hotel. Their cell phones have been confiscated and their travel restricted. Pray for protection for this family and its release from PSB surveillance. Ask God to encourage Pastor Zhang and for believers in China to continue serving the Lord with courage.
On Nov. 5, VOM Canada reported Teklesenbet Gebreab Kiflom, a member of the Full Gospel Church who was detained for nearly a year at the Wi'a Military Confinement Centre in Eritrea, died of malaria. The 36-year-old reportedly suffered harsh punishment by the military and was denied medical attention. Meanwhile, there have been reports that Eritrean authorities have arrested 65 believers belonging to house churches in recent weeks. Officials made the arrests in five different locations, working off a list of names that sources believe were provided by informants around the country. Pray for those mourning the loss of brother Teklesenbet. Pray for the release of imprisoned Christians. Ask God to work in the hearts of Eritrea's leaders.
I stand in agreement with Redneck Charger as we offer this prayer to you God. Forgive me too Father for not praying for all the saints as you have commanded us to.
Forgive me too Father for not praying for all the saints as you have commanded us to.
46 - Christians in TunisiaA relatively prosperous and secularised country, long term President has been criticised for not tolerating dissent - but he has also taken a strong line against Islamic extremists. most Christians are foreign residents; there are a few Tunisians who have become Christians. Missionaries are allowed but have to be careful how they share the Gospel as proselytising is not allowed, nor is the distribution of Christian literature in Arabic.
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There are about as many evangelical Christians in Kenya as in Europe - but in the North East. Muslims are a majority, and Christians face restrictions and harassment due to their faith. This pressure increased to some extent in 2006, partly inflamed by the Muhammad cartoon furore.
On Nov. 12, two sisters were killed and their mother wounded by a gang of Islamic extremists in the Al Qahira section of Mosul, Iraq, The Voice of the Martyrs contacts reported. The gunmen shot one of the sisters as she was waiting for a bus outside their home. They then stormed into the home, killed the other sister and injured their mother. A bomb placed by the assailants at the entrance of the house detonated as police arrived on the scene, injuring several officers. Ask God to fill those who mourn for these sisters with a peace that surpasses understanding in the midst of their grief. Pray for healing for their mother as she recovers. Ask God to bring peace to Mosul.
On Oct. 27, China's Public Security Bureau released Pastor Zhang "Bike" Mingxuan, his wife and sister-in-law from detention, China Aid Association reported. Pastor Zhang's sons Jian and Chuang, who were severely beaten by police officers on Oct. 16, have been forced to vacate their Beijing apartments, and are currently residing in Nanyang City, Henan province. Praise God for this family's release. Continue to pray for healing for Pastor Bike's sons. Ask God to continue His watch over this courageous family that continues to stand unashamed for Christ.
A restrictive religious law passed its final reading in Kyrgyzstan's parliament on Nov. 6, sparking concern among the Christian minority, VOM Canada reported. The new law, if approved by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, requires religious organizations to have a minimum of 200 members whose identities have been confirmed by local authorities, bans the distribution of religious literature in public places, and prohibits private religious schools. Pray for believers in Kyrgyzstan who will come under increased scrutiny because of this law. Ask God to encourage and protect them. Pray believers continue to meet and boldly profess Christ.
UPDATE – On Nov. 5, following a hearing at the Zakatala District Court in northwestern Azerbaijan, Pastor Hamid Shabanov was transferred from prison and placed under house arrest, Forum 18 News reported. Pastor Shabanov was arrested in June following a police raid on his home and faced charges of possession of an illegal weapon; charges that his family insists are fabricated. Pray for Pastor Shabanov's family and congregation. Ask God to protect and encourage them. Pray charges against him are dropped.
Apart from North Korea and Afghanistan, the situation for Christians deteriorated in Pakistan, Mauritania, Libya, Jordan, Belarus and Palestinian Territories.
For Christians in Pakistan, life in the "land of the pure" (this is what Pakistan means) is fraught with difficulties, limitations, discrimination, threats, pressure, harassment and occasionally murder. The government offers only very limited protection to Christians. As result, Muslim fanatics have almost free reign and they use their freedom to make life for Christians as difficult as possible. Add to this that corruption is rampant, and that the infamous Blasphemy Laws will not likely be repealed or adapted, and it is much easier to understand how difficult the situation of Pakistani Christians really is. They are second-class citizens at best. According to our information, the influence of fanatic Muslims increased in the state security forces and the police, which meant that Christians in general were more closely monitored than before. Also the number of attacks on churches, Christian homes and other meeting places increased.
Libya has no constitution and there is no law clearly providing for religious freedom. The country adheres to traditional Islamic law. It is prohibited to proselytize Muslims. The authorities restrict the importation and distribution of religious literature in the country. Converts from Islam are subject to social pressure and ostracism. Most persecution comes from family and society. The expatriate churches are generally free to conduct worship services on their compound as long as they do not engage in politics and they don't allow access to Libyans. In contrast to 2006, the total number of points for Libya increased because we received reports that several Christians were arrested for their (suspected) Christian activities and others were physically harmed because of their faith.
The Islamic republic of Mauritania recognizes Islam as the official religion of its citizens. The government limits freedom of religion partly by restricting the distribution of non-Islamic religious materials and the evangelization of Muslims, though private ownership is not prohibited. There is no freedom for conversion to a religion other than Islam. The sentence for apostasy is death -- although this sentence has (formally) not been carried out in recent years. Like the previous year, the total points for Mauritania increased considerably in 2007. We received more information on this country in 2007 which indicated that the situation for Christians is even worse than previously expected. This does not mean that the situation worsened during the past year. According to our regional co-workers, there was no change in the trend toward Christian persecution. In 2007, a few Christians were arrested.
Chinese officials have yet to declare a new court date for Alimujiang Yimiti, a Christian house church leader and ethnic Uyghur in China's northwest province of Xinjiang, detained since his arrest on Jan. 12, China Aid Association reported. In mid-October, Chinese state prosecutors returned Yimiti's case to a Xinjiang court for consideration. Charges against Yimiti include "inciting secessionist sentiment to split the country" and "collecting and selling intelligence for overseas organizations," CAA reported in June. Yimiti converted from Islam to Christianity more than 10 years ago and became active in the growing Uyghur church. Media reports state that Yimiti's friends have said they believe his faith is the real reason for his arrest. Officials have threatened to hand down a sentence ranging from six years in prison to the death penalty. Pray for Yimiti and his family during this difficult time. Ask God to protect and comfort them and for believers in China to continue living out their faith unashamedly.
On Oct. 29, a court in northwestern Algeria acquitted three Christians charged with blaspheming Islam and threatening a member of their congregation who reconverted to Islam, Compass Direct News reported. The defendants believe the judge's decision to acquit was due to the spurious evidence used against them. The acquittal also comes as part of a larger trend of the Algerian government bowing to negative international media attention and government condemnations of such cases, they said. Defendant Youssef Ourahmane said that as a result, a recent government crackdown against evangelical Christians has eased off in recent months. "We had noticed the last four or five months the government is trying to back down a little bit," Ourahmane said. "I think the pressure on them has been strong, such as condemnations from the U.S. and foreign ministries from France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Spain. This pressure from outside has embarrassed the Algerian government very much," he added. Pray for believers in Algeria who face intense challenges when they live their lives for Christ. Ask God to encourage them and for grace to forgive their persecutors.
Baptist pastor Andrei Blok has been sentenced to 150 hours of compulsory community service following his refusal to pay a fine for leading an "unregistered congregation," Forum 18 News reported. "If not for many telephone calls to the court and city officials from around the world, Andrei could have been put into prison for several months," his family told Forum 18 News. Yuliya Merkel of the local Justice Department insisted to Forum 18 that Blok "needs" to register his church, and refused to say what would happen if the church continues to worship without registration. Pray for Pastor Blok, his family and congregation. Ask God to bless and encourage them during this challenging time. Pray they will be a witness of Christ's love to their persecutors.
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The state religion of Jordan is Islam. Conversion from Islam and evangelization of Muslims is prohibited. Converts from Islam face societal and sometimes governmental discrimination. Muslims who convert to another religion are still considered Muslims and fall under jurisdiction of Sharia courts. Jordan is known as one of the most Western-orientated and free countries in the Middle East. So the rise of points for Jordan will come as a surprise to many. This increase is explained by both more information that we received on the country and an increase in control of Christians in general, particularly the increased pressure on foreign missionaries. Many visas were not renewed, and three missionaries and their families were forced to leave the country, some after a few days of detainment. Church leaders reaching out to Muslims were harassed. Some ministry to Iraqi refugees was also hindered. Further, our staff in the region reported that it is now impossible for new denominations to register.
Belarus has one of the most repressive regimes in Europe. Under the dictatorship of President Lukashenko, human rights are trampled and dissidents are jailed. The government continued to restrict religious freedom. Though the country officially has no state religion, the Belarusian Orthodox Church has a privileged position. Protestants (like Lutherans, Reformed, Evangelicals and Baptists) attracted negative attention, presumably for their perceived links with the United States. Numerous attacks on religious monuments, buildings, and cemeteries occurred with little discernable response from the government. Authorities kept many religious communities waiting as long as several years for decisions about property registration or restitution. Authorities also harassed and fined members of certain religious groups, especially those that the authorities appeared to regard as bearers of foreign cultural influence or as having a political agenda. Foreign missionaries, clergy, and humanitarian workers affiliated with churches faced many government-imposed obstacles, including deportation and visa refusal or cancellation. In 2007, the number of persecution incidents increased, resulting in a slightly higher score for the country on the list. More Christians were arrested and interrogated, more were harassed, and more church meetings were disrupted.
The Palestinian Territories – West Bank and Gaza – are new on the World Watch List this year. During the past year, the trend towards persecution of Christians increased considerably. Apart from that, we also collected more information on this area than in previous years. The Palestinian Territories fall under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority, which does not have a constitution. The Palestinian Basic Law provides for freedom of religion. However, it also states that Islam is the official religion and that the principles of Sharia shall be the main source of legislation. In June 2007, the unity government of Hamas and Fatah came to an end when Hamas militants launched a military coup against Fatah. A few days later, they took over the Gaza strip. In the same period, unidentified militants attacked the Rosary Sisters School. The victory of Hamas also resulted in more violence against Muslim Background Believers (MBBs). Given these circumstances, extremist Muslims seem to feel increasingly encouraged to persecute MBBs. Also, a growing number of incidents against MBBs were reported: e.g. two believers had to flee to Jordan; one of them was detained by his family because he converted to Christianity. The manager of the Bible Society Bookshop in Gaza was killed last October after he had received threats from extremist Muslims. Nobody has been charged with the murder. The bookshop was bombed in April 2007 after previous threats. Several other Christians were imprisoned, questioned and beaten because of their faith.


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Here is the budget 2016 Highlights Points Summary which is announced by Government of India.
3. Presumptive taxation scheme introduced for all professionals with receipts up to Rs. 50 lakhs.
5. Deduction under Section 80GG for individuals paying rent but not receiving HRA proposed to be increased from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 60,000.


In April 2017 Attorneys Arash Homampour and Scott Boyer settled a particularly tough Auto versus Truck case for $4.5 million against the City of Los Angeles.
Plaintiff, a 53 year old man (at the time of incident), had a great career and life that he loved. Prior to the incident, he was active and enjoyed working as a union truck driver for television and motion pictures. However, all of that changed when Defendants failed to use due care by parking their City tractor and 43 foot long trailer illegally in the middle of Los Feliz Blvd.
Imagine a fleet of self-driving trucks on the highways. Proponents tout the concept as a way to reduce vehicle emissions while reviving manufacturing here in America and boosting productivity. They also that claim these trucks can reduce fatalities from traffic accidents. However, the jury is still out on that claim.
For commercial trucks to be fully automated, there will have to be many changes to their design. A semi truck is by far a much more complex mechanism than a passenger car, and there are inherent difficulties in their navigating narrow streets and alleys in urban areas.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, there will be many vehicles on the freeways and streets as families and friends gather for fun and to commemorate those who lost their lives in the defense of our country.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics showed that in 2012, 377 individuals lost their lives nationwide over the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend. Whenever there is an uptick in the number of vehicles clogging the roads, the risk of highway fatalities rises precipitously.
As your teenage sons and daughters head off in all of their finery for their end of the school year proms, it is important to remind them to keep safety foremost in their minds.
This can be difficult to do, given the predilection of youth to engage in risky behaviors fueled by peer pressure and drugs and alcohol. But when your children's safety hangs in the balance, it's important to discuss risk reduction strategies.
When you get into a collision with a commercial semitruck on a California road or freeway, the odds are not in the passenger vehicle's favor. Chances are good that if you do survive, you will have catastrophic injuries that may lay you up in the hospital for months or even leave you permanently disabled.
Even if your injuries are not quite that severe, it is very likely that you will have ambulance fees, emergency room charges, lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, physical therapy and other costs associated with your treatment and rehabilitation. You might miss work or have to take a pass on lucrative career opportunities because you are just not able to manage while recovering from your injuries in the collision.
At one time in America, truck drivers had a well-earned reputation as "knights of the road," for their propensity for helping stranded motorists and giving free rides to hitchhikers.
Those days have come and gone, partly because the sheer volume of traffic makes it unsafe for a big rig to pull over on the side of the road and also because of trucking companies insistence that their drivers adhere to impossible delivery schedules. But truckers can still abide by safety rules to keep them and others sharing the roads much safer.
Everyone knows that it occurs sometimes — long-haul truckers falsify log books to bring their driving time into compliance with federal regulations for Hours of Service.
When drivers sign each logbook entry, they are certifying that their entries accurately reflect the hours driven. Falsifying driving records can get truckers and trucking companies prosecuted.
A spokesperson for the San Jose Fire Department reported that two passengers died and numerous others were injured when a Greyhound bus driver fell asleep behind the wheel while northbound on the 101 earlier this week.
The bus, with at least 20 people aboard, flipped on top of the median dividers around 6:40 a.m., as it passed through San Jose on its way to points north. The impact sent the bus sliding into safety barrels. In addition to the two women who died, eight were transported to area hospitals, with at least one in serious condition.
When trains collide with big rigs on the tracks, it instantly becomes an extremely hazardous situation. The high-velocity debris field generated from the impact can maim or kill drivers and passengers in cars even quite some distance from the original impact.
Professional truck drivers must stay alert for changing conditions that have a significant impact on the lives of others on the road or elsewhere in their vicinity. The railroads are aware of the hazards of vehicular collisions with trains, and address them, in part, with programs like Operation Lifesaver. This program provides both passenger vehicle drivers and professional truckers with safety tips for navigating highway-rail train crossings.


It will be clear to anyone reading this special feature that almost all our contributors – drawn from regions as diverse as the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe – see the philanthropic contribution of royals as an immense force for good.
Certainly, there seems to be much to commend in the philanthropic works of members of royal families (or MRFs to use the parlance). They bring networks, credibility and resources to improve health and education, tackle neglected causes, and catalyse change. Who could argue for example with Queen Elizabeth lending her authority to prevent avoidable blindness, Emirati royals supporting philanthropic initiatives to boost employment, or Dutch royals swimming for charity in the canals of Amsterdam?
But is there another, less gilded side to this story?
I asked myself this question as I experienced the hand of self-censorship exercising some of those writing about it. I lost count of the number of worried emails about saying anything critical or reminders of how to address royals. Why is there so much angst, and so much fear of offence if royal philanthropy is such an unalloyed force for good?
At the least, it seems royals need to loosen up and encourage those who rely on their philanthropy to spend less time and money occupied with protocol and hierarchy. As one royal source told me, 'royals will only be in the limelight if they can control it'. Why is that?
There are issues to address with transparency, too, in some cases. Our guest editors, Joanne Bladd and Leonard Stall, note that royal '…giving is personal, often opaque, and largely immune to public scrutiny'.
Are there even deeper reasons to worry?
As influence and ambition grows in this space, it seems timely to ask whether royal philanthropy can genuinely contribute to creating equal opportunities when it is itself a system based on birth and marriage? That's an open question worthy of more reflection by philanthropy practitioners.
But perhaps there is enough on show, especially in the silences and omissions in this issue, to give us cause for caution.


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Alan George Gordon was born in Belfast, the youngest of four brothers, all of whom studied medicine at Queens University. He qualified in 1953, initially intending to be a GP. He wanted to complete his national service before applying for a partnership and took up a post as captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1955. He was posted to the new obstetric unit at the British Military Hospital in Hong Kong, where he worked until 1958. He completed training in gynaecology in Belfast, and met his wife to be, Mary, whom he married in 1963. He was appointed consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology in Hull in 1965, and led a busy professional life with a large patient following and regular on calls.
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FIFA ranking points computed for November 2017, considering scheduled matches as defeats.
Bahrain overtook Jordan, and their champion will play away to the Indian champions instead of Uzbekistan's 3rd team who will host the Jordanian champions.
Malaysia closing in on Hong Kong and the coveted 6th place (that grants a direct ACL GS slot). Malaysia were 1.368 points behind in the last update. Now the difference was halved - only 0.662 points.
Singapore leapfrog Myanmar. That's the second drop in as many updates for Myanmar - Philippines passed them in the previous update. Singapore's champions will travel to Philippines instead of Indonesia, with Myanmar doing the opposite. In the AFC Cup, Singapore will play against Cambodia instead of Laos.
I assume Indonesian clubs will participate.


I found this recipe in a free magazine from Wegman's many years ago. The original instructions say to use a slow cooker, but I usually make this chili on the stove top. This way, in under an hour, dinner is ready. If you prefer to use the slow cooker, brown the meat and then throw everything in. Set on low and cook 8 hours, or cook on high for 4 hours.
You can purchase most of the ingredients for this chili pre-chopped, either frozen or fresh. Trader Joe's carries a frozen pepper and onion mix which will be perfect in this chili. If you prefer, you can buy everything whole and do your own chopping. Either way, the end product will be delicious.
I usually make this chili with either grassfed beef or ground venison. You could substitute ground turkey, ground lamb, or even ground chicken. Keep in mind that venison, turkey, and chicken are all very low fat so add enough fat (coconut or olive oil) to keep the chili from sticking and burning on the bottom of the pot. Fat is flavor, so don't hold back.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Saute onion for several minutes, until translucent. Add peppers and cook another 5 minutes. When peppers are soft, add venison and cook, stirring, until chunks of meat are no longer pink. Add the remaining ingredients, except the beans, and place lid on pot. Cook at least 30-40 minutes. Remove lid, add beans, and cook another 10 minutes or until everything is heated through. (Leave the lid off to let excess moisture evaporate if your chili seems too watery.) Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, or whatever you like! Chili is even better reheated the next day. Makes at least 4 large servings.


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Anthony Coullet (né le ) est un haltérophile français, licencié au club d'haltérophilie de Monteux, dans le Vaucluse.

Carrière sportive
Anthony Coullet commence sa carrière internationale au championnat d'Europe junior, en 2012, ou il finit 7. Lors de sa participation au championnat d'Europe des moins de 17 ans, en 2013, il se place en 8 position européenne. Il s'améliore au même championnat, en 2014, en finissant à la 4 place. La même année, il participe aux Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse de 2014, ou il remporte une médaille de bronze, en catégorie des + de 85 kg. En 2017, Anthony Coullet participe aux championnat du monde, junior et sénior : il finira 6 du 1 et 16 du second. Durant cette période, il sera 5 fois champion de France, dans sa classe d'age.

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Nine-Story, 61-Room Hotel Coming To 88 Walker Street, Chinatown
12:30 pm on July 23, 2015 By Reid Wilson
Teddi Li's Iron City Construction has filed applications for a nine-story, 61-key hotel at 88 Walker Street, a vacant lot in western Chinatown. The building will measure a total 23,330 square feet and includes a 2,300 square-foot community facility on the ground floor. Forest Hills-based James Cheng, of Design 101, is the architect of record.
Eight-Story, 12,100 Square-Foot Residence Planned At 526 Canal Street, Tribeca
11:00 am on July 23, 2015 By Reid Wilson
An anonymous LLC has filed applications for an eight-story, single-family residence at 526 Canal Street, in northern Tribeca. The building will measure an impressive 12,100 square feet, stand 100 feet tall, and will replace an existing four-unit building, which has already been slated for demolition. Living quarters will start on the third floor and span through to the seventh.
According to Schedule A, the "grand hall" will take up of the first floor, and a wine cave, service kitchen and formal dining room can be found on the second level. Up top, the eighth floor will have a pool, hot tub and sun room, which will open up to outdoor space and a roof garden. DXA Studio is the architect of record, and may also be designing.
Development Site At 1800 Park Avenue Being Sold Off, East Harlem
Last Fall, YIMBY revealed renderings of the ODA-designed 32-story, 682-unit mixed-use building planned at 1800 Park Avenue, in East Harlem. Excavation is currently underway, but now its developer, Continuum Company, is planning to sell the development site, according to the New York Post. The property, located at the Harlem-125th Street stop on Metro North and the 4, 5 and 6 subways, is expected to go for $150 million. Current plans also include 80,000 square feet of retail space.
Revealed: 21 Powers Street, Slate's Newest Condos in Williamsburg
8:00 am on July 23, 2015 By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Slate Property Group is one of Williamsburg's most prolific developers at the moment, from big rental projects like 120 Union Avenue to boutique condo buildings like the one YIMBY can reveal today at 21 Powers Street.
25-Story, 184-Unit Building Planned At 27-17 42nd Road, Long Island City
7:38 am on July 23, 2015 By Reid Wilson
Foundation work has started for yet another new high-rise on the site of the formerly-proposed "Star Tower," in Long Island City, as reported by The Court Square Blog. YIMBY followed up on the initial report to find that the new building's filing address has been changed to 27-17 42nd Road.
Revealed: New Brooklyn Heights Townhouse at 27 Cranberry Street
The new townhouse planned at 27 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights was the subject of a New York Times story in 2013, and two years later, the Department of Buildings still hasn't approved permits to construct the house. But YIMBY has the first rendering of what the home might look like once it's finished.
Reveal For Eight-Story, Six-Unit Condo Building At 435 West 19th Street, Chelsea
Renderings have surfaced of Six Sigma's planned eight-story, six-unit condominium building at 435 West 19th Street, in Chelsea. According to Curbed, the existing five-story building will be converted and expanded, and Pei Partnership Architects is designing. Residential units will average over 4,000 square feet and will share a slew of luxury amenities.
11-Story, Nine-Unit Condo Building Planned At 455 West 19th Street, Chelsea
At 455 West 19th Street, in Chelsea, a single-story warehouse is expected to be redeveloped into an 11-story, nine-unit mixed-use building, according to Curbed. The building will measure 27,480 square feet in total, which will include 1,145 square feet of old warehouse space retained on the ground floor. Units will average a condo-sized 2,925 square feet. NYC Prince LLC is the developer, and Paik Architecture is the architect of record.
Three-Story, 55-Unit Residential Building Planned At 1177 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
4:00 pm on July 22, 2015 By Reid Wilson
Ginsburg Development Companies is planning a three-story, 55-unit luxury residential building at 1177 Warburton Avenue, in northern Yonkers, a five-minute walk from the Greystone Metro North station. The developer requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and four single-family homes must first be demolished, according to Westfair Communications. Groundbreaking is expected in the Spring of 2016, with completion in 2017.
Four-Story, Eight-Unit Rental Building Coming To 773 Hart Street, Bushwick
Gregory Maidman, operating under an LLC, has filed applications for a four-story, eight-unit residential building at 773 Hart Street, in northern Bushwick, three blocks from the M train's Central Avenue stop. The building will measure 5,410 square feet in total, which means units will average 675 square feet, typical of rentals. Meltzer/Coasta Associates is the architect of record, and the existing three-story, six-unit townhouse was filed for demolition in June.
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Devils sign Miles Wood to 4-year contract, $11 million deal
Sat., Sept. 22, 2018, 5:02 p.m.
In this Oct. 14, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Devils Miles Wood, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game game in New York. (Julie Jacobson / Associated Press)
NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Miles Wood to a four-year, $11 million contract.
General manager Ray Shero announced the signing Saturday. Wood will earn $2.5 million annually in the first three years of the contract and $3.5 millon in 2021-22.
Wood, who scored a career-high 19 goals last season, will join the team for practice on Sunday. He also set new career highs with 76 games played, 13 assists, 32 points, 170 shots and three power play goals last season. His goal and shot totals placed him fourth on the squad.
Wood has scored 27 goals and 22 assists for 49 points in 137 career NHL games.
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Home inFocus Asia (Summer 2015) Japan Steps Out
Asia (Summer 2015)
Japan Steps Out
Michael J. Green • Summer 2015
Twenty-six years ago when I was a graduate student at Tokyo University, I escorted and translated for the French international relations scholar Dominique Moisi. After meeting Japanese executives and government officials and observing Japanese pedestrians from the Champs-Élysées-like coffee shops in Harajuku, he shared with me his conclusion about the country. "The Japanese," he said sipping his latte, "live a mirror existence to the Israelis….Israel is a nation of merchants who were forced to become warriors, while Japan is a nation of warriors who were forced to become merchants!"
The year was 1989, and Japan appeared poised to come out of the Cold War the winner. Economists at Goldman Sachs were predicting that Japan's GDP would surpass the United States by 2005 and Washington and Tokyo were embroiled in high-tech trade disputes over jet fighters, supercomputers, and semiconductors. In public opinion polls that year, more Americans expressed fear of Japan's economy than Soviet nuclear weapons. Political scientists advanced various theories to explain why Japan was not developing its own nuclear weapons and declaring independence from the United States, given Japanese economic prowess. Constructivists argued that Japanese political culture had become permanently pacifist. Political economists argued that Japan was pursuing dominance, but using a new form of techno-nationalistic competition instead of traditional balance-of-power approaches. Regionalists predicted that Japan would "re-Orient" and align with China against the United States after the Cold War. The Japanese themselves started to believe the hype and Japan's Vice Finance Minister published a book declaring that Japan had "surpassed capitalism itself."
Japan Rebalances
Within a few years, all of these theories unraveled. The Japanese economic model crashed in 1990. When the "New World Order" was declared with the Gulf War, Japan was almost irrelevant, coughing up $15 billion in financial contributions, but unable to send a single soldier or civilian bureaucrat in support of the U.S.-led coalition. In 1995 and 1996, China tested nuclear weapons over Japan's objections and bracketed Taiwan with missiles, some landing within 70 kilometers of Japanese-inhabited islands. When Tokyo protested and threatened to cutoff economic aid to China, Beijing responded that China received no Japanese aid, only overdue reparation payments from the war. Even isolated North Korea rattled Japan's cage, launching ballistic missiles into the Japan Sea in 1994 and over Japan itself in 1998.
Japan began to rebalance. In 1997, Tokyo and Washington signed new Defense Guidelines, promising to cooperate for the first time to address military challenges in the area surrounding Japan (up to that point, cooperation and planning had only been focused on direct attacks against Japan itself). Japan became the largest international partner on missile defense development, shifted its aid from China to India and Indonesia, and began championing democracy and rule of law in Asian multilateral meetings instead of promising to champion Asian values against the so-called "Washington consensus" on democracy and development. A nation of warriors who had become merchants was beginning to think like warriors again.
The Western media has decided that all of this began with the election of Shinzo Abe in 2013. To be sure, Abe has accelerated Japan's new realism about national security. He established Japan's first National Security Council to coordinate and articulate national strategy. He relaxed previous cabinet rules preventing export of arms so that Japanese industry could collaborate on multilateral projects like the F-35. He revised the original U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines to focus on new threats such as cyberspace and outer space and authorized a reinterpretation of Japan's Peace Constitution to allow Japanese forces to provide non-offensive military support (logistics, rear area defense, etc.) to the United States or other like-minded allies in operations overseas. Abe also signed new strategic agreements with Australia and India and offered defense-related equipment to countries under pressure from China in maritime Asia, including advanced submarine co-development with Australia.
None of these initiatives really began with Abe. The previous Democratic Party of Japan debated them all and would have implemented many if the Party had not been badly divided internally between pragmatists and former socialists. In other words, the shift in Japanese strategic culture is well underway and will continue even if Abe does not hold power for another three years or more as many political experts expect.
Strength Leads to Stability
The United States and other major powers have to decide what to make of this more strategically assertive Japan.
China has reacted ferociously, for reasons of historical experience and cynical realpolitik. Over 80% of Japanese now say they do not trust China and, in the limited polling available in China, it is obvious that the feeling is mutual. Beijing has tried hard to punish and isolate pro-defense and pro-alliance Japanese leaders like Abe or Junichiro Koizumi before him. Yet, the Japanese public has also figured out that China is most aggressive when Japanese political leaders are weak and vacillating. Chinese incursions into the area of the Senkaku Islands increased when the DPJ governments in Tokyo initially distanced themselves from Washington and promised closer relations with Asia. Abe strengthened security ties with Washington and increased Japanese defense spending. The Chinese press demonized him, and President Xi Jinping refused to hold a bilateral summit with Japan until Abe promised to accept China's claim that Senkaku islands were under dispute. For over a year, Abe did not blink, outflanking Xi with every government in Asia (except Korea) until it was China that was isolated diplomatically. Finally, in November last year Xi agreed to meet with Abe. There is no love between Xi and Abe nor any obvious resolution to the territorial and strategic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing, but Xi respects power and there is a new stability in relations between the two Asian giants.
In South and Southeast Asia, there is renewed respect for Japan. The Indians have turned to Japan to help counter Chinese influence in Asia and attract economic investment. In polls last year, an amazing 96% of respondents in the ten ASEAN states expressed positive feelings towards Japan. Singapore, which suffered the most during the war, still harbors some reservations about Abe, but the leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines have all welcomed Japan's efforts to provide more strategic balance in the wake of China's growing coercion against Southeast Asian claimants in the disputes over the many atolls and islets in the South China Sea. The Philippines and Vietnam have accepted patrol boats and intelligence sharing from Japan and their neighbors are in similar discussions with Tokyo.
Within Asia, it is Korea that remains the weak point in Japanese grand strategy. The founder of Japan's modern army, Aritomo Yamagata, declared in the late 19th Century that the Korean peninsula was a "dagger aimed at the heart of Japan." Yet contemporary Japanese leaders find relations with Seoul more annoying than strategically important. Abe has antagonized Seoul with suggestions he might revise Japan's official 1994 apology to Korea for the so-called "comfort women" forced into brothels for Japanese soldiers during the war. He has since clarified that he will not revise the apology, but his government has provoked Seoul in other ways, such as removing the description of Korea as a "like-minded democratic country" in the official Japanese diplomatic Blue Book. The Korean government has made the situation worse by declaring the United States and China its major diplomatic counterparts and dropping Japan to second tier; by welcoming a Chinese memorial in the Harbin Railroad Station honoring the memory of a Korean patriot who assassinated Japanese Prime Minister Hirobumi Itoh a century ago; and through a dozen other moves so petty that it is difficult to recall whether it was Seoul or Tokyo that actually started the escalation. The bottom line is that the scratchy relationship between Japan and Korea has tempted Beijing to think that South Korea can be used to isolate Japan and weaken the U.S. position in Asia –and that is not good for Seoul, Tokyo, or Washington.
How Does America See Asia?
That leaves the United States—the most important ally and partner for Japan of all. American views of Japan have been somewhat divided for over a century. Some American statesmen have viewed Japan as the indispensable base for American economic, diplomatic, and military engagement in Asia. This view began at least with Commodore Perry in the middle of the 19th Century and has been carried on by maritime strategists from Alfred Thayer Mahan and Theodore Roosevelt to more recent leaders like George Schultz, Richard Armitage, and arguably Hillary Clinton. Others have viewed China as the natural center of Asian civilization and therefore of U.S. foreign policy, including William Howard Taft, Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft, and arguably John Kerry in more recent times. (The verdict on Clinton and Kerry was delivered by an editorial in The Peoples' Daily in early 2013 which hailed Kerry's appointment as Secretary of State noting that he would be wise enough not to "meddle in Far Eastern Affairs" the way his predecessor did).
The Obama administration started out, like Bush, claiming to center its Asia policy on Japan, but initially put most of its effort into China, periodically adopting Chinese slogans like the call for a "New Model of Great Power Relations" between Washington and Beijing that deliberately demoted Japan to second tier status. Abe's raw nationalism and revisionist views of Japanese war guilt also raised alarm with liberals in the Obama White House whose views were shaped by academic writings and New York Times editorials warning that Abe's defense policy represented a return to the dangerous Japanese nationalism of the 1930s. Within even the Pacific Command and the Pentagon there were senior officers who initially worried that Japan's more assertive stance might entrap the United States in an unwanted conflict with China. "We are not going to get in a war over a bunch of rocks," as one PACOM senior admiral put it to the chagrin of Japanese counterparts watching China increase its operational tempo in the East China Sea.
Abe appears to have convinced President Obama in the end, though, as well as the new Admiral running Pacific Command and the top officials in the Pentagon. In late April, Abe visited Washington, DC for a State Visit where he was also the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint session of Congress. Obama praised Abe's defense agenda and welcomed progress toward a bilateral U.S.-Japan agreement that would move forward the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Secretary of State Kerry reportedly spent much of his dinner with Abe in Boston lecturing the Prime Minister on historical revisionism and climate change, but Abe took that in stride and returned with another diplomatic victory in his trophy case.
An Alliance for the 21st Century
The United States needs Abe to succeed. With the new Defense Guidelines, U.S. and Japanese forces will approach the kind of interoperability and joint readiness ("seamless" operations is the official phrase in the Guidelines) that are essential in the face of new threats from China and North Korea. NATO is joint and combined, as is the U.S.-ROK alliance. And jointness means greater deterrence at a time when China is poised to have more surface combatants than the United States and Japan combined by 2020. Japanese participation in TPP and structural reforms at home will further integrate the U.S. and Japanese economies (Japan is already the largest investor this year in the U.S. economy), add growth to Japan, and set rules for trade in Asia that China will not be able to ignore.
But there should be no mistake what this means for U.S. foreign policy. At a time when Britain is declining and decoupling from both Europe and the United States, Japan is the most closely aligned industrial country with Washington in the G-7, has a larger defense budget than the UK, and hosts the largest number of U.S. forces abroad. As all of Asia rises, the United States will lean on Japan more. Moreover, the challenges we will face together will require faster and more agile coordination. China's expansionism puts Japan on the front lines in the East China Sea. Preemptive escalation by Japan could pull the United States into a conflict, while pre-emptive capitulation by Washington could cast a damaging shadow over the U.S.-Japan alliance and the entire U.S. position in Asia. The United States and Britain lived in this world of shared risk and leadership for 75 years. We will need to begin thinking in similar ways about Japan.
Michael J. Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an associate professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.