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Amal: Like or Dislike?
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Re: Amal: Like or Dislike?
by party animal - not! on Thu 03 Apr 2014, 17:02
Madsky, go to her 'work' thread and let us know what you think..........
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by madsky on Thu 03 Apr 2014, 20:14
party animal - not! wrote: Madsky, go to her 'work' thread and let us know what you think..........
I did, and I like her a lot more too. I may not agree with everything she said, but she has a cohesive and intelligent argument from what I could see. Certainly different from the previous lot of girls, and her voice is not grating either just a minor plus to me. I was beginning to think George had a hearing problem, because if I had to listen to the last two I think I would have ended it quicker. Then I realized they probably aren't talking that much.
Hopefully it will work out, but I could see her career causing the problem with their relationship more than his. Not only time wise but perception. Although his movies have a certain intelligent quotient to them most of the time, the movie industry in general isn't known for that. He does have his humanitarian interests though.
I am also starting to like her even more as she hasn't done an interview or even quote about him, a silly twitter or facebook posting or lets not forget the famous butt floss shots. She is definitely a bit of a welcome change of pace.
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by Butterfly on Sat 05 Apr 2014, 14:28
Madsky is the second poster who commented about Amal's voice..I don't get it. Why do you think her voice is not nice?
Perhaps I don't get it because I'm not a native English speaker. Could you explain please? Thx.
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by fava on Sat 05 Apr 2014, 15:38
Butterfly wrote: Madsky is the second poster who commented about Amal's voice..I don't get it. Why do you think her voice is not nice?
I think she said the opposite--"her voice is not grating" means it's is pleasant.
by Philippago on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 08:16
This woman has charm!
and she is also independent .. George you were not a gentleman? does not open the car door to your lady?
Philippago
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by party animal - not! on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 09:55
Mm. Maybe if he had there may not have been the drama..........
by NewFanForever on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 10:08
Maybe GC's bolognaise or sushi...didn't go down the right way??? Imo
It has been reported that he was not in a playful mood on this occasion!
And yes like you I did also notice that.....I am big on old world manners!!
NewFanForever
by Joanna on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 10:21
Ladies are more than capable of opening car doors
in 2014 IMO, otherwise how would they manage to drive
their own car ?
Even post-birth Emily Blunt managed to open
her car door !
by Butterfly on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 10:42
fava wrote:
Thank you fava! I have never heard of this expression before.
by Nicky80 on Sun 06 Apr 2014, 10:55
Joanna wrote: Ladies are more than capable of opening car doors
Nice Jo So agree
by madsky on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 00:22
I was curious to hear her speak, as I always feel kind of bad commenting on just photos. I think when you hear someone speak you get a bit more information about the person. Fava is right I like Amal's voice; she sounds intelligent and interesting.
Sorry but Stacy's sounded like a Valley girl and I never liked Elisabetta's voice either. I found Elisabetta's voice harsh liked she had smoked 10 packs of cigs., and it bugged me.
I am starting to really like Amal, interesting career and seems like a nice change of pace for George, not as much of an exhibitionist as the others. Someone on another thread mentioned her fashion style, and I do like the coral and beige dress above.
by LornaDoone on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 00:47
I think many Americans like to listen to a cultured British accent. That's probably why so many late night infomercial husksters are so prevalent. :-)
I like her voice too. I prefer a lower pitched voice in a female verses one of those high pitched nasally type voices.
Going a bit off topic but will whip myself and get back on it pronto though, I do love a Scottish accent.
I could listen to John Hannah all day. If he weren't married...
Anyway, back on topic, I'm liking her the more I see her. But I think it was cupcake that said in another thread that someone shouldn't give up their career for someone else. So it will be interesting to see where this goes. It will take a LOT of compromise on George's part and I don't know if he's truly ready to do that.
by party animal - not! on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 01:05
Totally agree, Lorna. They seem to have managed it so far, and it's possible that between them they travel so much anyway they've probably met their match there!
Films based in or around London maybe? (i e possibly Pioneer)
There's a little place in Italy, the Carlyle in New York - and no need for a red carpet for a year or so........we'll see. But I don't see an immediate LA move-in like some others from Europe, I don't think.......
For her part, she now advises the British Government, and is rapporteur for the UN report on drones in Pakistan........
By the way, the new pic is from a party for Jean Pigozzi in New York. He's an with a Contemporary African Art Collection. Jared Cohen has something to do with it too I think
Meant to say - he's an entrepreneur........
by ktsue2002 on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 04:49
I am not liking how he hid behind her and hurried her into the car as soon as a photographer came by.. Look, I know he has to deal with harassing photographers in his face, but why try to hide from them. Just continue on with your own business. To me, it looks like he is ashamed to dating this woman. Hey George, I love you dearly, but give us a little credit here. We just want you to be happy, and if this girl makes you happy, then by golly, stay put. Just don't act like you have something to be ashamed for liking this girl.
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by Joanna on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 12:07
I don't believe for one minute that George is ashamed to be seen with Amal. He's not immature and knows his own mind.
After all he's allowed some safari pictures to be published.
It looked to me more like a protective gesture towards her for whatever reason, which will obviously remain between themselves, as it should be.
by fava on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 13:34
ktsue2002 wrote: I am not liking how he hid behind her and hurried her into the car as soon as a photographer came by.. Look, I know he has to deal with harassing photographers in his face, but why try to hide from them. Just continue on with your own business. To me, it looks like he is ashamed to dating this woman. Hey George, I love you dearly, but give us a little credit here. We just want you to be happy, and if this girl makes you happy, then by golly, stay put. Just don't act like you have something to be ashamed for liking this girl.
You may think it is rude, but IMO it is not any different than he has acted with girlfriends for the last 15 years. I recall the photo of Krista Allen in New York where she is walking about 20 yards behind him.
by LizzyNY on Mon 07 Apr 2014, 15:00
I wish he would turn up in public again - with or without her- so we can stop trying to figure out their whole relationship from one silly moment caught on camera. Who knows what he was doing, or why. - To try and figure out what they feel for each other from one video clip is, imo, silly. But, hey, what do I know? Maybe someone out there is psychic.
by melbert on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 00:51
I am Lizzy! Oh, you said psychic, not psychotic...
by LizzyNY on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 05:26
@Mel - Or both? I know I'm not psychic, but trying to figure them out from this clip could turn me psychotic. If he ever saw this thread he'd bust a gut laughing - twisting ourselves into pretzels trying to figure out anything from a clip like this!
by Cece42 on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 06:38
Does it look like he might have dropped his keys, he is holding them in his hand, just saying!
Cece42
@Cece42 - Why not? It's as good a theory as any we've come up with - and more logical than most!
by Sevens on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 07:30
Lizzy, are you staying up late? How's your back now?...hope you can get some sleep and a full recovery!
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by party animal - not! on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 16:29
Agree with you on this, Jo.
I think he's protecting her - and remember that the paps would hear any conversation any of them may have been having. She may be a bit of an ingenue at this at the mo. When she was getting in the car at the Carlyle she was chatting to a friend - and then spotted the photographers moving in.........
by Philippago on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 17:33
Shares Intimate Moment With Girlfriend Amal Alamuddin
by Pari on Tue 08 Apr 2014, 18:49
party animal - not! wrote: Agree with you on this, Jo.
Looks more like there are a whole lot of people who WANT George TO PROTECT Amal, na? HAHAHAHAHAHA People, how did the lady know that she ought to pull her hair out and hide her face if she had not done that before? How did they know they had to duck and hide at some signal (even if it was some prank / joke / whatever?) Would either one / both have done this ducking / hiding before?? It felt natural?? Is that part of her work? Safe-keeping etc, sure could be...
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Cece42 wrote: Does it look like he might have dropped his keys, he is holding them in his hand, just saying!
IF that was the case, then Amal's reflexes would seem strange... na?
party animal - not! wrote: Totally agree, Lorna. They seem to have managed it so far, and it's possible that between them they travel so much anyway they've probably met their match there!
Goodness party-animal-not! Almost thought you were a bride's mother so desperate to get her daughter married, like we have here, in the above note... sorry, not saying you are... but surely!!! You are saying George has to think of "Films based in or around London"??? Gosh!! I truly am terribly gobsmacked HAHAHAHHAHAHA
Well, let's wait and see, shall we? As a producer it's probably not down to him where it's shot - but since the plot is about the North Sea, I can't really see the Caribbean being an option - tho you can do anything with CGI, and the Gravity set might get changed to an ocean instead of the stratosphere
by Pari on Wed 09 Apr 2014, 19:16
party animal - not! wrote: Well, let's wait and see, shall we? As a producer it's probably not down to him where it's shot - but since the plot is about the North Sea, I can't really see the Caribbean being an option - tho you can do anything with CGI, and the Gravity set might get changed to an ocean instead of the stratosphere
WOWIELAAAAA!!! IF there is one thing I've watched rough+clear, from Sarah Larson's time it is this: NEVER challenge Team Girlfriend!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THEY SHALL MAKE SURE IT SHALL BE!!
Peace party-animal-not! I wasn't challenging anyone with my notes... I hope and pray that George will do what is best that his life's purpose directs...
by playfuldeb on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 05:05
Article I came across from someone who doesnt seem to crazy about her and her family
Over the past few months, actor George Clooney's been photographed all over the place with Amal Alamuddin, a very anti-Israel Lebanese Arab who worked for the United Nations and represented Wikileaks' anti-American former chief, Julian Assange. The Lebanese legal book she authored is extremely anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian. Alamuddin, who was Clooney's date to the Obama White House last month, is not Muslim. She's Druze, which is an offshoot of Islam. I'm familiar with Ms. Alamuddin (pronounced "Ah-lah-muh-DEEN") and her family because I met her and them at the wedding of her cousin in the mid-1990s. They are extremely anti-Israel, and I was subjected to their absurd, non-stop anti-Israel questions and comments as the only non-Arab (other than the bride and her family) at a dinner the night before the wedding.
I went to law school with Alamuddin's cousin (who has the same last name) and the cousin's wife. I was friends with the cousin's wife (who is not an Arab), and when they were dating in law school, I repeatedly heard from him about how he hated Israel and sided with the Palestinians and the P.L.O. Later, when I was invited to the the Alamuddin wedding, I was on the receiving end of more of that. As I noted, I was the only non-Arab at the pre-wedding dinner at Chicago's now-defunct "Uncle Tonoose" restaurant. They all knew I was Jewish, and the conversations and questions directed at me were a mix of myself as both Jewish museum exhibit and target of anti-Israel questioning. Clooney's future girlfriend was there, too, and she was in her late teens at the time (I was in my mid-20s).
The situation with the Alamuddin family was surreal, as I was asked repeatedly about "Jewish Europeans" "invading" Israel, er . . . "Palestine."
playfuldeb
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And yet there are many articles clainming that she is sooo beautiful that she is the sex symbol of London. From People
5. She's a sex symbol.
Last year, a Tumblr blog that tracks what it calls "barrister hotties" voted her London's hottest female barrister. Alamuddin landed on top of the list for "achieving the seemingly unattainable ideal of contemporary femininity: she is both breathtakingly beautiful and formidably successful," the website stated.
by LornaDoone on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 05:35
playfuldeb wrote: Article I came across from someone who doesnt seem to crazy about her and her family
playful there's an entire thread about this article already on the site. I won't link to it cause I don't want this gal to get anymore publicity for her rants.
by Pita428 on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 05:45
Funny, I thought Amal topped the list because it was alphabetical.
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by Cece42 on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 06:04
Well here I am in the minority again, as I stated from the start I still don't like her. For some reason she strikes me as being arrogant. She may be smart and well educated, and lets not forget her parents are very wealthy and could afford to give her the best education.
by ktsue2002 on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 06:15
I don't like her either. I can't put my finger on exactly why, but something tells me that George is going to get hurt.
Oh thank you ktsue2002, I thought I was the only one not liking her. Another thing, maybe his other girlfriends wanted the notoriety of being with him, but so does she, after all he is known all over the world. No one ever heard of her until George. I also can't put my finger on it either as to why I dislike her.
Thanks for the headsup Lorna, about the other site. I didn't know. I will do a better job searching before posting next time!
by justpassinthrough on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 06:47
Cece42 wrote: Well here I am in the minority again, as I stated from the start I still don't like her. For some reason she strikes me as being arrogant. She may be smart and well educated, and lets not forget her parents are very wealthy and could afford to give her the best education.
ktsue2002 wrote: I don't like her either. I can't put my finger on exactly why, but something tells me that George is going to get hurt.
I never liked her from the beginning. There's something that's not right about her. It's only a matter of time before we find out. Stay tuned...
justpassinthrough
by sparkie on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:22
I still struggle with this whole liking/disliking thing and I think I have realized just what pisses me off about all of this bullshit with George and Amal. And it is George more than Amal that I am so pissed with.
Back when it first came out about Amal it was 'she is unlike any other girl he has dated, own person, educated, stunning beautiful' blah blah. But best of all she doesn't want anything from him and he knows it. George created all these other girls that 'wanted something from him', how dare they agree to what he wanted
Poor George all these years being subjected to these girls that made him let them use him he really has been hard done by hasn't he.
And then along comes Amal educated ( I wasn't aware that Stacy, Eli, Sarah etc didn't have an education) humanitarian well obviously no one else that passed through Georges life (oops sorry used him) never did one charitable act etc etc.
I am still quite angry with George for never addressing that 'He could have and didn't', his silence has spoken volumes and now I know what it is about Amal that I do not like she has been a silent player in this total lack of respect for his past girlfriends they have been universally insulted by the media and not one stinking word from George. But what Amal has done is not arrogant, confident or anything else but a calculated manipulative move on hers/and others behalf and in doing so she send the same message to all George's ex's.
Message to both Amal and George:-
Nobody is better than anyone else and as soon as you think you are , you become a lesser person for it.
So Amal needs to wipe that SMUG look off her face she may be his equal she may be perfect for him but the way I see it at the moment she has nothing to be proud of.
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by Rachel on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:42
@Sparkie, I'm somehow with you and I think a lot of us feel this. I can't say I don't like her and I can't say I like her. I just have a very strange feeling when looking into her eyes and I know, eyes never lie and her eyes have a very strange and calculating sparkle. I'm sure she is very intelligent, passed a good education of how to through her mother, and she knows exactly how to get old George feel like this is my last chance to get a woman like her.
I hope for George I'm wrong but then - maybe he deserves it. How many woman has he hurt and kicked off like trash. Maybe its his time for an ice shower he deserves so long! But in my heart I wish them all the best.
by Picachu on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:45
if we all liked everyone this would be a boring world, only George and Amal know how they feel, how theire relationship will go and how they will work things out, ive never seen a smug look on her face in any of the pictures ive seen but a picture is only a quick snap shot and forms part of a bigger picture that we tend not to see, all the best to them.
Picachu
I'm with you on that Picachu
by theminis on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:50
@Sparkie and @Picachu - great posts! I think I understand what you are trying to convey Sparkie that George could have done a lot more defending of some of the rubbish written about his partners over the years, however if he started that, where would it end?
Last edited by theminis on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:57; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : clarification)
theminis wrote: @Sparkie and @Picachu - great posts! I think I understand what you are trying to convey Sparkie that George could have done a lot more defending of some of the rubbish written about his partners over the years, however if he started that, where would it end?
Where it would end is with George saying something he is quite capable "so called inner circle, close friend.
He has no problem clarifying other so called mis-quote's, defending people in print.
And one more thing Amal is just like all the others she played the publicity game when required so well remember the convenient photo call.
but them Amal would have to play the publicity game when required or else she wouldnt survive
Stacy Keibler! I miss you girl! 'Cause I hate Amal! I hate her! I hate her! I hate her! I wish them well but I hate this chick for taking away my virtual fantasy. Sorry but those are my true feelings. Maybe hate is strong; I may get used to her, but not now.
by What Would He Say on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 13:04
@ KTsue .... always remember George has served you, and all of us well.
It's like all weddings a toss-up, will it last or won't it. Marriage is like Christmas, some are better than others.
And at the end of the day neither you nor I have to marry Amal. phew!
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by Sevens on Sun 27 Apr 2014, 13:45
Funny...Stacy Keibler is someone's wife and having a baby now. I don't know what we can miss from her?


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It's long been an open secret Kobe Bryant basically runs the Lakers. Unofficial head coach. De facto General Manager. His power is just a shade below Dr. Buss' children's, and periodically appears to eclipse theirs. As Mitch Kupchak only half-jokingly acknowledged, nobody, not even Phil Jackson, truly "controls" Kobe He's a force of will, and "co-existence" is largely defined by how often The Mamba runs you over. That clout hasn't always created an easy marriage between player and franchise, but it's always been justified in part by Kobe's game and legendary ability to run through walls.
This season, however, has marked a changing tide. From a physical standpoint, Kobe is no longer the same player. Not even close. And his deterioration seems to be snowballing. To quote Walter White, "nothing stops this train." Games are missed on a regular basis, and it's likely to get worse. And while Bryant has certainly been done no favors by a coach who refuses to take the painfully obvious approach of playing him 20-ish minutes rather than testing the limits, nor a front office that inexplicably won't mandate a 20-ish minute ceiling, if for no other reason than protecting a handsome investment in a player whose presence doubles as a business matter (Seriously, will somebody be the f—— adult in this room?), we may have reached this predicament no matter how things were handled. Kobe is 36, coming off two significant injuries, with about 21 seasons worth of mileage counting playoff minutes. That he's even on the court is a minor miracle. This predicament was inevitable, even if perhaps irresponsibly accelerated.
But that doesn't make it any less depressing to watch.
Over the last month or so, I've been pondering a hypothetical: Had Kobe known in April 2013 when he blew out his Achilles what he knows now, would he have actually played beyond the 2014 season, the last under his previous contract? Pre-injury, I had a strong feeling Kobe planned to retire then, anyway. He'd dropped casual hints about leaving the game before anybody expected it, and I've always sensed Bryant is the rare superstar who'd prefer to leave the world still wanting rather than hang around too long. Kobe is as image-aware as any athlete I've ever seen — not a criticism — and manages his brand with surgical precision. He could recognize the value in never allowing the world (and in particular, a worldwide army of Kobe zealots) to witness decline.
But even if I was right about Kobe's original timetable, that Achilles threw everything out the window. Bryant's swan song certainly would have come on his terms. This and next season became inevitable, especially with the added motivation from a parade of doubters writing him off as roadkill. (Plus, that whole "$48.5 million extension" thing.)
However, I now wonder if Kobe, knowing then what he knows now, would instead have orchestrated an exit. Yes, that would have meant passing up a rather large chunk of change. (Although call me a Pollyanna, but I'm pretty confident Kobe won't be hurting for lucrative opportunities upon retirement.) And conceding a challenge as too big. And letting fate rather than his infamous iron will dictate terms. This is a cruel fate, and all athletes, particularly Hall of Famers, typically move heaven and Earth to avoid it. Conceding Father Time's dominance and his own mortality in one fell swoop would certainly have stung.
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Then again, this season has often been a drag, too. There have been moments. A four-game stretch where he averaged 17/8/8.5 and nearly two steals. A career-high 17 assists against Cleveland. Scattered moments where he really did look like Kobe Bryant. These highlights, however, have been book-ended by a dramatically career-low field goal percentage, a decided lack of explosion and even worse defense than heavily anticipated. Plus, the brilliance displayed as a play-maker is offset by crap shoot availability. Rest doesn't appear to be helping. Whatever gains are short-lived, and a shoulder injury suffered during Wednesday's loss in New Orleans may add yet another wrinkle. Kobe's body is trending in the wrong direction, and it's hard to imagine an uptick.
Bryant plays the game with the goal of consistent domination. I sincerely believe he could find peace finishing his career in "Magic" mode, dishing out 8-12 assists nightly and masterfully picking apart defenses, rather than operating as a pure scorer. But I don't buy he's happy winding down his career with mere spurts of greatness.
Which takes us back to April 2013, when Kobe's Achilles suddenly became spaghetti. Typically, a career cut short by injury is anticlimactic. But in this case, it offered an indelible final image: Kobe walking to the free throw line under his own power, then sinking two clutch free throws to help push the Lakers into the postseason, despite knowing there was no chance in hell he'd actually participate. From a physical and mental standpoint, this process must have been tortuous. That Kobe came through wasn't merely, in my opinion, the single most impressive feat of his career. It's quite possibly the most impressive thing I've ever seen an athlete do. The moment was damn near heroic. Were that Bryant's final act as a basketball player, there are worse ways to go out.
In the meantime, any true slippage would have been avoided. Kobe played at a very high level the entire 2012-13 season, and upon carrying the Lakers during a brutal April for a frantic playoff push, the guy was a freaking monster. That Achilles tear represented Bryant leaving it all on the court, a microcosm of a career spent milking every ounce of talent, energy and fortitude. In its own Kobe-ian way, that's a poetic goodbye, and a more appropriate one.
Obviously, what I'm discussing boils down to aesthetics. While I guarantee Kobe cares about such things — again, dude understands legacy and branding — I can't say with certainty how he defines them. It's absolutely believable he's happy to see this challenge through, even while powerless over the results. Bryant loves challenges, and this is one helluva puzzle. He seems accepting of the limitations, yet determined to overcome adversity.
Still, there are times when Kobe's voice matches a tired body language. He may not sound "defeated," but a fate perhaps beyond his saving is conceded. He may not be "out," but he's definitely "down," and whether he can get back up is rightfully in question. Thus, I can't help but wonder if gifted hindsight, Kobe would have bowed out arguably on top, rather than struggling to stay on the court to lead a mediocre roster.
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A packed house of Chinatown/International District residents peppered questions at five Seattle City Councilmembers at a forum on proposed changes to the neighborhood.
Would 6,000 units of proposed affordable housing be enough? How would they be provided? How exactly will the city mitigate displacement?
Dorothy Wong, chairperson of the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, pointed out all the questions were connected.
"What the common thread throughout all this, is the lack of listening to the community voice. Whose voice are you listening to?" she asked council members Rob Johnson, Lisa Herbold, Mike O'Brien, Lorena Gonzalez.
Last week's Town Hall organized by Interim CDA was meant to present concerns about development in the neighborhood and the proposed Mandatory Housing Affordability program, which could increase the number of affordable housing units as it also raises building heights in portions of the Chinatown/International District.
But speakers raised questions about how much city officials had considered the concerns and desires of the existing community.
"My preschoolers and high schoolers want grass to run on. My elders want green space. They want everything except for these high rises," said Vic Vong, a community organizer and founder of Humbows not Hotels, which campaigns against a proposed 14-story Marriott Hotel.
"I don't want to sit at meetings with developers for high rises who say they are going to put on 'Asian-looking Buildings' to make up for displacing Asian people," she said.
The program aims to create 6,200 affordable housing units with rent control to be built in the city over the next 20 years to accommodate low-income individuals and families. The program would require market-rate developers to either pay into a fund that would be used to finance affordable publicly-built housing, or the developers could include a certain number of affordable, rent-controlled units into their market-rate buildings.
City officials told the audience there would be no major zoning changes and the proposed affordable housing would not be permitted in the historic core of the Chinatown/International District neighborhood. But if the zoning is approved, buildings outside that historic core would be allowed to be up to 170-feet tall.
Neighborhood activists say there's a history of development and change thrust on the Chinatown/International District without outreach to the people who live and work there.
Speakers on Tuesday mentioned the Kingdome, the Holly Park street car, the Light rail stations and most recently the Navigation Center in Little Saigon as examples of how city officials have not done due diligence in making sure communities are properly informed, engaged and heard.
Community members asked why neighborhoods of color are left out of decision making and outreach processes, especially when racial equity plays a big part of housing, affordability, and development issues.
"I do not understand how the city passed a resolution expressing regret for the historical racism against the ancestors of this community [and] continues to alienate Chinatown International District," said Jacqueline Wu, the president of OCA Asian Pacific Islander Advocates. "We ask that there be a pause to end development in the CID for the city to properly engage…so we can reach an outcome that is mutually agreeable."
Others agreed that the city needs to address affordability and at the same time ensure that existing residents can still call the neighborhood home, with its sense of place and history.
One community member expressed that sentiment in song with a guitar: "We shall not be moved, CID, Little Saigon shall not be moved."
People in the crowd joined the singer with their voices and clapping.
Tags: Chinatown International District, development, gentrification, International District, Kamna Shastri, Seattle Chinatown, Seattle gentrification.
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Chairman Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Hainan province, reaffirming the remarkable achievements of China's opening-up policy. Looking back at the experiences learnt in the past forty years, Xi also set a series of new goals for further opening up. The impressive achievements of China's reform era should be attributed to Deng's opening up policy and CCP's collective leadership. Evolved from a peripheral village to a China's third largest metropolis with a population of over 20 million, Shenzhen outshines the other special economic zones, setting the model for economic development with Chinese characteristics.
This article will focus on Shenzhen's experiences and the reform era from four perspectives: First, the role of Shenzhen in the reform era; Second, how Shenzhen built the socialist market mechanism; Third, Shenzhen's experiences in the reform era; Lastly, weaknesses and challenges of Shenzhen.
Shenzhen's success is drawn from
	Deng's determination to opening up
	adherence to Deng's opening up policy
	building and maintaining a functional market with socialist characteristics
	continuing to emancipate the mind, lifting controls over ideologies and thoughts
Nevertheless, reform and opening-up in Shenzhen have certain weaknesses. Centered on economic reform with the aim of achieving and sustaining economic growth, reform and opening-up measures in Shenzhen have been onefold, leaving reforms in politics, society, cultural and ecology unattended. Consequently, rampant corruption, widening income gap, flawed legal system resulting from the onefold economic reform have been pestering Shenzhen as well as other cities in China.
Shenzhen has initiated a series of political reform in the 1980s such as the establishment of a functional surveillance agency similar to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong. Deng once pointed out that reforms in political system should be an integral part of China's comprehensive reform. The Decision released by the third plenary of the 18th Party Congress also recognizes political reform as part of the Five-in-one systematic reform. However, the political risks associated to such reforms are much more giant compared to economic reform. The national and local leadership structure held constant, local attempts to reform in the political realm have limited effects and can barely sustain.
Shenzhen has achieved impressive economic growth over the past decades, with a GDP per capita of 28,000 USD in 2017, and grown into a megalopolis with a population of 20 million. The quality of life and social services, income level, and public welfare in Shenzhen also have improved over the years. Nevertheless, they are still lagging behind, compared to other developed economies with the same level of GDP per capita.
Inequality in education opportunities and the distribution of educational resources, unaffordable and inaccessible healthcare, and the lack of housing social welfare mechanisms all contribute to the imbalance between economic development and the call to improve the well-being of life. The past decades have witnessed series of reforms in public finance, education system, health care system, housing system, household registration system, income distribution system, and social security networks. The quality of life in Shenzhen has been improved dramatically while problems of inequality in social resources prevail.
Increased by
Annual growth rate
GDP (billion)
Fiscal revenue (billion)
Per capita disposable income (RMB/year)
Average income (RBM/year)
Table 1 Economic and social performances of Shenzhen in 2007 and 2017
source: Shenzhen bureau of statistics
The core factor to such stalemate comes from the slow transformation of government functions and ideals. Discussions of the transformation of government functions have taken place for years but GDP remains the core that the government has been after. Government officials continue to be obsessed with sustaining economic growth, expanding the scale of investment, image of the city and vanity projects. Government branches indulge in their power to give out administrative approvals and consequently improvise various pointless items required administrative approvals. While with regard to social welfare, public services, and redistribution, government officials appear to be perfunctory. More attention needs to be paid to issues that concern the public the most.
Moreover, Shenzhen's path of reform has not always been smooth and sound. Yet the zigzagged experiences have left the city with important lessons to explore forward. Looking back at Shenzhen's attempts to reform in the past decades, problems include
	policy mistakes as a result of insufficient knowledge and expertise, as seen in the chaotic stock subscription in 1992
	reversing social policies that deliver benefits to the public such as the abolishment of welfare housing and compensated housing policies in 2000s
	reforms in areas where different interests vested such as the household registration system remaining untouched
	economic losses as a result of ineffective reform measures, as seen in the situation of SOEs in the post-1998 financial crisis period
Besides, the spirit to experiment, reform and innovate that has prompted the impressive growth of the city is waning. Swirling bureaucracy, formalism and deliberate omission as a result of the top-down reform strategy, and the insufficiency of reform efforts after four decades have cast doubt on Shenzhen's prospects.
Nevertheless, the big picture of reform in China remains bright, as President Xi has made another round of strategic mapping for reform. Shenzhen should thus continue with the good work and aim for more achievements in the ongoing comprehensive reform.
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Musharraf case and the judge with a grudge….
Posted on April 21, 2013 December 17, 2019 by hsaqib
Hussain Saqib
Pakistan's former military ruler, Gen Pervez Musharraf, who waged war on terrorists and who decided to be on the right side of the world post-9/11, may be exposed to the risk of assassination at the hands of terrorists of all hues. A commando, who led an expedition against India in 1987 to wrest back Siachen illegally captured by India and then launched Kargil operation is now totally cornered. A former chief of army staff and president who faced many assassination attempts at the hands of terrorists has been isolated at his own farm house. If he escapes TTP assassination bid, other forces sympathetic to Taliban may get him.
TTP has already tried to kill him in 2003, twice within 10 days, through some elements of the armed forces sympathetic to the terrorists. The ring leader of his assassins was freed in an historic jailbreak of Bannu and crowned right in the jail before fleeing the premises. He is free to plan and kill Musharraf whose crime as the terrorists and pro-Taliban describe is to push Pakistan into war on terror. This is as if Musharraf had any other choice.
Another crime that Musharraf is accused of is Lal Masjid operation of July, 2007. The premises is located right in the heart of Pakistan's capital and was taken over by the terrorists who got into kidnapping foreigners, establishing their Sharia courts and providing sanctuary to terrorists. The inmates clashed with the state agencies and finally armed commandos stormed the premises. Some SSG commandos were killed during the operation. Before the operation, all inmates were evacuated. The chief cleric, Maulvi Abdul Aziz, the terrorists' godfather was nabbed while leaving the premises clad in burqa used by women. He was arrested and charged for attacking the security forces but was subsequently freed under the pressure of pro-Taliban lawyers and judges.
Musharraf's security detail may be vigilant to protect him from the terrorists of TTP. The grave risk that Musharraf faces is from pro-Taliban extremists clad in black coats. While over-stepping his legal authority, a judge of Islamabad High Court not only dismissed his bail application in an offense which is bailable, he ordered to charge him for terrorist activities. The offense for which he is being charged is restricting the movement of apex court judges who lost their jobs after Proclamation of Emergency on November 3, 2007. This is not an offense which can lead to death penalty, the charge of terrorism can.
And this overstepping of judicial authority has motive attached to it. Let's look at the judge who is involved in this travesty of justice. According to information trickling down through social media, Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui was a candidate of MMA, a party of pro-Taliban clerics who gave free hand to terrorists during their rule in KPK from 2002 to 2007. He was nominated by the party to contest election from a constituency from Rawalpindi, a garrison town housing Pakistan Army's headquarters. He was the lawyer of those involved in the double suicide attack on Musharraf in 2003. When Maulvi Aziz of Lal Masjid was charged with offenses like attacking security forces in Islamabad, he was the lawyer who managed his release from jail even though everyone has witnessed on TV screens how the terrorists fought the forces on the streets of Islamabad. The judge in question has a been a favorite lawyer of suspected terrorists particularly those involved in attacks against Musharraf and the state. The fact that he did not recuse himself from the bench hearing Musharraf bail plea speaks volumes about not only his judicial conduct but his intention to punish Musharraf.
After judge's order to include section of Anti-Terrorism Act in the charge-sheet against Musharraf, Anti-Terrorism Court was hastily set up in Islamabad to be presided over by a judge whose brother was an army deserter and was court martialed by Musharraf. This deserter came on the radar of security agencies when he was found involved in providing sophisticated arms to CIA's security contractors, Black Waters. He was apprehended but freed under pressure from the USA. The judge has an obvious grudge against Musharraf, army and the security agencies.
The free media, who owes its freedom to a dictator like Musharraf, comes in handy. This is a golden opportunity for the media to bash army and ISI and portray Musharraf as a criminal who must be hanged for his crimes. Everyone seems to forget that Musharraf's rule was corruption-free when Pakistan was the fastest growing economy of Asia and people were generally prosperous and there was no IMF clutches to sustain the balance of payment.
And then there is a Supreme Court who nurture grudges against Musharraf for a decision which led to their sacking in 2007. They are hearing a case against him for proclamation of emergency. They had themselves validated his sacking of an elected government but like their detention has been interpreted as an act of terrorism, their sacking has been determined as an act of high treason which carries death penalty. Then there are lawyers, the hooligans whose hooliganism has escaped the process of law because they are the foot soldiers of present chief justice who owe his restoration to his job to a movement by these lawyers.
Musharraf's fate has been sealed, or this is what they think who want to get him. All arrangements are in place to teach Musharraf a lesson. He is no politician. Politicians seek compromise and leave to safe palaces in holy lands to avoid legal action. He has come back to face legal action and this is where he seems to have erred. Is he brave or stupid, only the time will tell but only today, an SC-appointed judicial commission has dented the credibility of Lal Masjid allies' claims that Musharraf's Lal Masjid operation resulted in death of hundreds of innocent girls. The report says not a single girl was killed. There may be more surprises and let us cross our fingers and wait to see how this drama unfolds.
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5 thoughts on "Musharraf case and the judge with a grudge…."
Faisal Hamid says:
Its all about power, power and power……
marghoob ahmed siddiqui says:
How a man who is proved to have grudge against some one become a judge in his case. What Iftikhar Chaudhry has to say on this? It means he himself is showing bias against Musharraf.
Bilal says:
He will not face Black Justice, I hope. But he should not be escaped from judicial trial as Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan, Zialulhaq escaped. Army is not to violate and break constitution, if it does so, then no one is above the law. Musharraf should be trialed an punished accordingly.
Bad wishes for him. ( A Pakistani Citizen )
i think it is a clear case of misjudment on part of Musharaf to return to Pakistan and hope that he will prevail. I hope the judiciary delivers the justice unbaised however, so far we do not see what is known as free and fair approach by the judiciary. If judiciary cannot be fair then unfortunately there is no other institute left that we can turn to.
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Capito and Holt once again share top honors in girls tennis
Published 12:00 am Friday, December 22, 2017
By Dave Shaw
JON C. LAKEY / SALISBURY POST The All-Rowan County girls tennis co-Players of the Year — Payton Holt, right, of West Rowan, and Maria Capito, left, of Salisbury. It's the second straight year that the two have shared the honor.
By David Shaw
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SALISBURY — Bargain hunters got another two-for-the-price-of-one deal this autumn.
For the second straight season, tennis standouts Maria Capito and Payton Holt are sharing Rowan County's girls tennis Player of the Year award.
"I'm happy to share with Maria," said Holt, a West Rowan junior who went 11-1 at first singles and 7-2 as a doubles player. "Let's face it, she's a really good player. And although I've never gotten to play her, I love her and her game."
Capito, a senior who helped Salisbury capture the 2A state championship, offered mutual admiration of her on-and-off-the-court friend.
"I think we both deserved it — just like last year," she said. "Yes, we play in different leagues but we both worked very hard for this. She's a great player with a good attitude and nice personality. Whenever we're together, we kind of click."
Holt's sunny disposition helped her sweep through the North Piedmont Conference season without a loss. "I was excited about playing in a different conference, but worried at the same time," she said. "I wasn't sure how the competition level would be. But I think it helped me because the other conference (South Piedmont) was much tougher with Concord and Cox Mill."
Holt's only singles setback came in the 3A regional tournament, where she lost 6-0, 6-0 to eventual state champion Rose Kenny of Charlotte Catholic.
"The games were close, but it was her match all the way," Holt said. "I'd played her in the past and it was always like that."
Unlike Capito, Holt is a year-round player who has represented North Carolina in club tournaments. West coach John Brown said the easiest part of his job was to pencil in her name.
"No matter what match it was, you always knew you were going to get two (victories) from her," he said. "As good as she was, she didn't make the state individual tournament because our region is unbelievable. It's pretty much the player who wins our region, wins the state — and probably will for the next few years."
Holt will return for her senior season with an eye on a college scholarship. "I'm sure somebody would love to have her," Brown said. "She's a great kid, great grades, just wonderful to have on your team."
Capito, meanwhile, most likely played her last competitive match when she bested Bartlett Yancey's Hannah Watlington early last month, a win that helped Salisbury crown its 24-1 season with a state title.
"Oh my gosh, that was amazing," she said, an exclamation mark punctuating her words. "That was my dream all through high school. We finally accomplished it."
Capito went 19-1 at first singles and 14-1 in doubles. Her lone setback came in the Hornets' early-season, non-league loss to Concord.
"You know what?" she offered. "Losing that match actually helped me with my technique. I had to plan where I was going to hit the ball — and I'd never done that before. I'd never thought of it like that."
Third-year Salisbury coach Milton Griffith felt Capito's selection as co-POY was well-merited.
"She earned it," he said. "A dedicated player who did all of her own work on the court. She made herself better."
Capito also plays basketball and soccer for Salisbury, but her future is elsewhere. She hopes to pursue a pre-dental/pre-med path in college and has been accepted at South Carolina, with applications to UNC and N.C. State pending.
"I got offers from Division II and III schools to play tennis and maybe basketball," she said. "But I've decided not to do that. I want to focus on school for the next part of my life. Maybe on the weekends, I'll play some tennis."
No matter what, her 2017 season will remain a cherished memory.
"It wasn't a stressful season at all," she concluded. "We wanted to make it fun and it was."
2017 ALL-ROWAN COUNTY GIRLS TENNIS TEAM
Salisbury — Maria Capito,Julia Honeycutt, Emma Nianouris, Bethanie Stauffer, Lillie Rusher, Meredith Burton
Carson — Emily Sloop, Gabi Jolly, Siera Fesperman, Jadyn Kirkpatrick, Maci Cooper
East — Angel Scialdone, Lauren Weisensel, Mia Graham
West — Payton Holt
Co-Players of the Year: Maria Capito, Salisbury; and Payton Holt, West Rowan
Coach of the Year: Milton Griffith, Salisbury
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Mick De Giulio has been designing kitchens for over 40 years and his wealth of experience shows in his Kitchen of the Year. As De Giulio says, "I may call myself a kitchen designer, but what I really do is orchestrate and conduct the dreaming process." And there are so many dream-worthy ideas to be gleaned from this space.
Upon entering, the immediate impression was of a bright and cheerful room, enhanced by a fabulous conservatory style skylight. And while essentially a white kitchen, there was a multitude of subtle color and material combinations at play.
Even within the white palette were many variations, from the Glidden White on White walls to the KraftMaid Sedona Maple Dove White cabinetry to the Caesarstone Fair Lady Supremo countertop, all in tonal shades that De Giulio explained add layers and textures to the space. Frances Palmer's beautiful warm white ceramics offered textural artistry to the niches in the Caesarstone wall above the Whirlpool induction cooktop, evidently now the choice of most chefs.
Bringing warmth to the large white island, De Giulio added an asymmetrical inset countertop of Cameroon Wenge Wood by Grothouse. The details in the kitchen are amazing and here you can see a perfect example where De Giulo added a thin rim of stainless, meticulously outlining the meeting of materials. See how exactingly the mitered corners are aligned. This trim, as seen in the hood below, and a zen-like balanced asymmetry are both themes repeated throughout the space.
Within the wood counter was a clever custom feature I liked – a carved integrated fruit bowl, adding a pleasant break in the long island surface.
One of my very favorite features in the kitchen was the new 45″ Multiere sink, which understandably won the 2011 Interior Design Best of Year award for best kitchen fitting or fixture. Designed by De Giulio for Kallista, it has so many useful bells and whistles hidden in its chic design. I think more sinks should have corner drains like this one. Not only does it allow for more available "floor" space but also for more efficient under-cabinet storage (where Kraftmaid introduced its CoreGuard sink base, providing a new engineered surface for easy cleaning and protection against water damage).
The sink includes a sliding colander holder, a flatware tray for rinsing cutlery and a handy reversible cutting board, also repositionable on a glide across the entire width. One side includes a knife holder with built in sharpening rod and the other a drain board which, as you can see fits perfectly with the colander.
As with all successful kitchen designs, De Giulio's design combined form and function. One innovation was his "La Mattina," the morning, a versatile wall space intended as a breakfast area.
Repetition of the stainless piping now translated into seemingly floating glass shelving, (filled with contributions from The Container Store and Michael Aram) against the beautiful Ann Sacks Davlin tiles. Handmade with white goldleaf pressed between two pieces of glass, they have an amazing luminosity. And the partial wall slides to conceal appliances. Notice how he differentiated the cabinetry from the rest of the kitchen by using more decorative and glamorous hardware.
In the center, like a jewel in the space, was the Jonathan Adler for Kohler sink in a stunning Annapolis navy, the perfect counterpoint to the silver and white tonalities.
The opposite wall housed the appliances, the new white Ice series from Whirpool. A polished stainless rim encased each bank, echoing the thin piping elsewhere. I preferred the thinner piping but De Giulio felt that the wider trim amplified the sense of floating seen throughout.
There is still so much more inspiration from this kitchen to share. I hope you'll join me again next time to take a look at more design details, all the unique storage as well as the adjoining butler's pantry.
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Love seeing Frances' elegant yet whimsical touch added to this glossy, glamorous kitchen! That tiered sink is fabulous and the placement of the drain is genius. Will have to make note of this for the kitchen redo next year! Happy Friday, Q!
I just don't know where to begin. The sink, how has there not been a side drain before. This is exactly the problem with just had with our little beach condo we recently revamped. We cannot fit a trash can underneath because the darn drain sits right in the middle – and space is tight. Ugh, genius. I love the cutting board fitting over the sink idea. I might have to have my husband fashion something for me.
The tiles, oh my heart went pitter patter – so nice, and the sliding door with the same tiles is so clever.
Can't remember if I mentioned the pendant lights last time but I REALLY love them.
I love everything about this kitchen! I saw it in my HB magazine but you've shown more details so thank you for that. So many great ideas I wish we could incorporate.
Thank you for sharing this, Stacey. Not only beautiful, but so functional.
Gorgeous all the way down to the accessories.. love Michael Aram. How clever to add the integrated fruit bowl! Beautiful, efficient shelving, the lighting fixtures are perfect.
Definitely the stuff that dreams are made of. I love seeing all the little details, and counting all the different shades of white– and I have a severe case of sink envy. Thanks for such great coverage, Stacey. I won't get to see the kitchen in person, but your descriptions and attention to detail make it come to life for me. Thank you!
I wouldn't know where to look first…so many amazing ideas. That sliding colander in the sink…those gorgeous gold Ann Sacks tile. This is definitely a reflection of how we all want to live now. Hats off to Mick and the House Beautiful team.
Love the functionality of the kitchen and all the tiny details – dying over the sink. Of course, it's a white kitchen so I love it :) Also, love that dip in the island for fruit. Genius.
This kitchen was definitely well planned! Love all the white and the fruit bowl built into the wood countertop is genius! Who wouldn't love a large sink, much easier to clean your large pans, and love the accessories that come with it!
We're in the midst of planning a kitchen & this one, takes ideas to a whole new level. The glass and stainless shelves amongst the Ann Sacks tiles..simply amazing. The sinks, both of them, are the frosting on the cake. Thanks for the thrill Stacey!
I'm just obsessed with this kitchen. So many elements to love, but the open shelving adds such character…definitely a dream!!
looks great but was much happier with Tyler Florence last year. not sure why they always pick a week that seems to be the hottest of the whole summer, just not nice for viewing the kitchen. this is quite nice, but I am curious who they will have next year. So sad I missed when Jeff Lewis did it a few years back. Thanx for the post!!
Love it all and I really want that sink!
W.O.W! I'm breathless over the Ann Sacks tile. Mick De Guilio has been a genius for decades. I remember seeing my first DeG kitchen in Chicago back in the '90's…so glad he's getting the press he deserves.
Loving your tour, especially since I couldn't pay a personal visit this year!
This kitchen was very well planned! Love all the white and the fruit bowl built into the wood countertop is ingenious! Who wouldn't love a big sink, much easier to clean your large pans, and love the accessories that come with it!
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The Oil Road has been getting an incredible response from the press, blogs and activists alike. We've cobbled together a selection of the best quotes from reviews with links to the full articles.
There have also been several interviews about the book. You can listen to Mika on the BBC World Service Newshour here and read an indepth interview with the New Left Project here. Azeri speakers can an interview with James on BBC Azeri here, and for Italian speakers there's an interview in il manifesto here.


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Osprey author Leigh Neville continues his series examining the small arms used by the Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) during the Vietnam War. This week he looks at the world famous Kalashnikov or AK47 assault rifle.
The AK47 was pioneering for two reasons. It was the first mass produced assault rifle- that being a selective fire weapon chambered for a rifle calibre- and it was the first to widely employ a so-called 'intermediate' c...alibre round- the 7.62x39mm. Although far from a copy, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the rifle's designer, was certainly aware of German experiments during the Second World War with assault rifles firing intermediate calibres.
The Russians had come to the same conclusions as the Germans and several Allied armies- operational research was showing that the majority of infantry firefights were occurring at ranges of 300 metres or less. Full power rifle calibres simply weren't required. Intermediate calibres were both less punishing in terms of recoil and were lighter than their full-power cousins.
The AK47 was an instant success. Reliable, if not particularly accurate, it could continue to operate with almost zero maintenance in the most rugged environments. It was also simple to operate like its predecessor the SKS, meaning it was ideal for Soviet conscripts and guerrillas and insurgents the world over.
Large numbers of AK47s and Chinese copies- the Type 56- were supplied to North Vietnam and it proved popular amongst both Viet Cong guerrillas and North Vietnamese Army regulars. By the late 1960s, it had all but replaced the SKS and a myriad of elderly French and US sub-machine guns and rifles eve in the hands of Local Force cadres.
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Avandia Side Effects Raises Criticism From American Medical Association
Recent lawsuits and complaints from patients using the diabetes drug Avandia have called into question not only the drug itself but the testing it went through to gain approval. Avandia went on the market in 1998 after gaining FDA approval. The drug is used to treat type-2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. Since being introduced in 1998, millions of diabetics have used Avandia, but in recent years the safety of the drug has come into question amid slumping sales of the product.
Avandia's safety was first called into question in May 2007 when the analysis of 42 different clinical trials showed that users of the drug faced a 43 percent increase in the risk of heart attack. GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia, now face several thousand lawsuits filed by users who say that the drug maker's failure to adequately research the side effects of Avandia have led to serious injuries. The drug maker and scientists on its payroll stand accused by many of questionable behavior regarding studies conducted that attempted to downplay the risk of life threatening health problems. Reports suggest that the side effects of Avandia have resulted in tens of thousands of heart attacks and deaths.
The Journal of the American Medical Association has called for a reform in all scientific publications as a result of the behavior of GlaxoSmithKline and its scientists. The criticism being levied against Avandia, its producer, and the scientists allegedly covering up side effects are the result of an investigation by the Mayo Clinic. The investigation discovered that a disturbing number of scientists and medical experts who had undeclared financial ties to GlaxoSmithKline continued to support Avandia even after it was found to increase the risk for heart attack. It is believed 87 percent of scientists that downplayed the risks of Avandia had links to its maker.
Just last month Avandia was thrust back into the spotlight after a U.S. Senate report blasted GlaxoSmithKline for deceiving the FDA and pressuring scientists to support the drug in an attempt to cover up the heart attack risk faced by users of Avandia. The fallout from the allegations against Avandia are now likely to force scientific publications to look much closer at studies they publish in an effort to avoid cases similar to that of Avandia.
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Microsoft avoids paying tax in many countries: study
In many cases, Microsoft has paid zero tax in recent years by moving profits to companies tax-domiciled in Bermuda and other well-known tax havens while it continues to receive taxpayer money
Published: Oct 13, 2022 10:46:29 AM IST
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Tech giant Microsoft has avoided billions in taxes in Britain, Australia and New Zealand, all countries where it has lucrative public sector contracts, because of its complex corporate structure, a study published Thursday claimed. Photo: Shutterstock
London, United Kingdom: Tech giant Microsoft has avoided billions in taxes in Britain, Australia and New Zealand, all countries where it has lucrative public sector contracts, because of its complex corporate structure, a study published Thursday claimed.
The company, which insists it respects local laws and regulations everywhere it operates, was starving the public purse of much-needed revenue while receiving taxpayer cash, the Center for Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (Cictar) said.
"In many cases, Microsoft has paid zero tax in recent years by moving profits to companies tax-domiciled in Bermuda and other well-known tax havens," Cictar said in a statement.
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According to the study, Microsoft Global Finance—an Irish subsidiary that has tax resident status in Bermuda—consolidated more than $100 billion in investments and, despite an operating profit of $2.4 billion, paid no tax in 2020.
In another example, Microsoft Singapore Holdings posted profits from dividends of $22.4 billion in 2020 but announced a tax liability of just $15.
"Microsoft boasts of profit margins of over 30 percent to its shareholders. Yet, in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, filings show returns of three to four percent," said Jason Ward, an analyst with the organisation.
"It does not seem credible that these wealthy markets are underperforming so dramatically," he said, calling "this type of discrepancy... a huge red flag for tax avoidance".
"Microsoft starves the public sector of much needed revenues" while it "makes billions as a government contractor, with contracts at all levels of government and in virtually every country", Cictar said.
In the past five years, Microsoft has signed public contracts worth at least $3.3 billion in Britain, the United States, Australia and Canada, according to the study.
Microsoft is under investigation by tax authorities in the United States and other countries, including Australia, and "more than 80 percent of its total foreign income is channelled through Puerto Rico and Ireland," the report said.
"In fiscal year 2021 and 2020, our foreign regional operating centres in Ireland and Puerto Rico," Microsoft said in its 2021 annual report.
"Taxed at rates lower than the US rate, (they) generated 82 percent and 86 percent of our foreign income before tax."
Contacted by the report's authors, Microsoft said it respected "all local laws and regulations" in the countries where it operates.
"We serve customers in countries all over the world and our tax structure reflects that global footprint," the company said in a statement.
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Today was a great day on the river, with allot of good big fish. The gentlemen I had today, were good fisherman, and a pleasure to fish with.
Well there are some days in Yakutat, that are just plain beautiful. Today was one of those days.The sun was out, and skies stayed clear through out the day. Most important of all, the fishing was great. For the last 5 days I have been fishing 2 holes, and picking up limits before the second hole is worn out. It has been real good fishing. The Silvers are still hitting good, and coming up the river in good numbers. The commercial netting season on the Situk is also yielding good numbers of fish. The rain is due back tomorrow, so we will see what happens. Here are some fish from today. Also some pics of Matt, another guide here at the lodge. He worked hard for this fish, chasing it down river about 150 yards, through stumps and snags, he was able to get the boat in the right place and get this large Silver to the bank without incident. Great job by a great guide. Way to go Matt!!
Still raining, but the bite is on!
Well the river is up, and the fish are on the move. The last 4 days have been spent with two of the most pleasant fisherman I have had the pleasure of fishing with. Although there were some fish lost to bad hook sets, when it counted they came through with flying colors. The fish are in good now, and catching these bright fish is a ton of fun. If you want some of the biggest silvers in Alaska, this is the place to be right now.
Too busy to write tonight.
Here are some pics from the last couple days. Amanda and I floated one day, and had a great time. Also the McMillen's from the Yakutat Lodge.
Fishing is real good this year, and the Silvers are big.


Workplaces are increasingly becoming more digital. This means many hours looking at a computer screen or gazing down at your mobile devices. Studies have shown that eye strain and its accompanying symptoms occur in 50 to 90 percent of the workforce.
When you constantly subject yourself to staring at a screen for long periods of time, you strain your eyes in a different manner than when reading a book. Our eyes are drawn in different directions when looking at a computer, which forces us to focus harder and subsequently blink less and lean forward, adding strain to the neck and upper back.
The good news is, simple lifestyle changes and awareness can help minimize computer eye strain.
Excessively bright lights from typical office lighting do not help you eyes. Studies suggest that ambient lighting should be about half of what is currently in most offices. Use of blinds or changing away from fluorescent bulbs can ease symptoms of computer eye strain.
Finished surfaces can cause glare that affects our vision. Glasses that have anti-reflective lenses or switching to a newer anti-glare monitor can combat eye strain.
Using newer high definition LCD screens have shown to greatly reduce symptoms associated with computer eye strain.. There are apps available to adjust the lighting and contrast of your computer screen or smartphone to ease fatigue.
Consider adjusting the display settings of your PC or smartphone by reducing the brightness, increasing text size or adjusting the color balance.
A routine suggestion for assisting with dry eyes, is reminding yourself to refocus and blink to rehydrate the eyes. When people are attentively glued to their screens, immersed in their work, they tend to blink less.
Fatigue from constantly focusing and moving our eyes to different parts of a screen can cause headaches. Periodically looking away from the screen and focusing on an object further away than your PC or smartphone can yield great results in reducing eye fatigue.
Adjust the level and distance you sit from across your computer. Ergonomic assessments can be done to configure your ideal seating position to minimize strain.
Discuss with your Optometrist if you should modify your prescription to have a set of contact lenses or glasses for computer use only.


We were very excited to welcome our first Aorangi sponsored School of 2019 to Living Springs last week. Whitau School (formerly Linwood North) joined us for a programme packed with fun and educational activities, many of which the kids had never experienced before. Do you know, for instance, what a cow's udder feels like? According to one of the children it feels very similar to a naked cat!
Human beings, especially children, are spending less time outdoors, this is why most of our activities are outside in nature. The building blocks of self-esteem are belonging, learning, and contributing. Camps offer unique opportunities for children to succeed in these vital areas and even beyond home and school.
Aorangi Sponsorship Programme supports schools that would otherwise not be able to come to Living Springs. We are grateful to our latest sponsor Macpac for contributing to this fund, along with many other businesses that contribute to helping schools get to camp.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information about sponsoring a school, a class or even just one child. You can make a difference!


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What Not to Do in Startup Job Interviews – Part 5
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Last one.
Now, with startups, people often talk about how important culture is. But every startup is different, and even if you're a serial entrepreneur, a new startup isn't guaranteed to to have a culture in place right away.
That's why some say you should have multiple people involved with the interview process. That will allow folks to give a better approximation of what the company's beliefs are, its vibe is and so forth. That said, don't delay in making your hiring decision or stretch the process out. I've also heard of companies flying people in for an all-day interview where they meet everybody and basically simulate a day of work.
I'm not sure what the conventional wisdom on such things are, but I'm inclined to think there should be a limit on how much work and potential inconvenience you can impose upon someone without compensation. Yes, the interview itself is an honor, but that doesn't pay the bills. And, yes, you, as the company, wants the best possible person, but sometimes people can hire you.
"Sometimes it's worth hiring someone with a little less experience," says Michael Hourigan, marketing manager at Shoeboxed.com, "if
they seem like they would mesh really well with the rest of the team."
This, oddly enough, echoes something I've heard in my comedy circles about casting: Talent can come later, but there's no substitute for enthusiasm. If you have a really talented person who thinks they have nothing left to learn, they'll slow everyone else down in time. But if the reverse is true? Someone who's enthusiastic but not extremely skilled? They may slow folks down at first, but in time simply crush it through osmosis.
Before you get to that hire, though, "Please don't use inexperienced interviewers, especially if you are interviewing someone senior with extensive experience," says Stacey Hawley, a career and leadership development coach and executive compensation specialist. "In other words, don't send in a 25-year-old to interview a 55-year-old if the 25-year-old can't speak the same language and relate."
We've covered a lot of ground here and certainly this isn't comprehensive about everything job interview-related, but hopefully this has given you something to think about or, at the very least, be aware of. I'll let Mike Perez, CEO of HighRank Websites, take it to the hoop with one final thought for you: "Don't be fake, be yourself."
David Wolinsky is a freelance writer and a lifelong Chicagoan. In addition to currently serving as IFC's comedy, film, and TV blogger, he's also a comedy-writing instructor for Second City and an adjunct professor in DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media. (He also co-runs a blog behind the DePaul class, DIY Game Dev.) He was the Chicago city editor for The Onion A.V. Club where he provided in-depth daily coverage of this city's bustling arts/entertainment scene for half a decade. His first career aspirations were to be a game-show host.


It isn't easy to start a new diet and exercise plan, especially when you don't know where to begin and there is so much conflicting information on the 'best way' to achieve results.
I'm here to tell you that there is not just one way to achieve results when it comes to being healthy and fit. We are all unique individuals – with different genes that affect our metabolisms and body types, different schedules and lifestyles that affect our ability to dedicate as many hours as we wish to our workout routine, and different ideas of what 'healthy' and 'fit' means to us.
1) DRINK MORE WATER. The cells in our body are made up of mostly water…so, when our cells are 'happy' and hydrated, then our entire body is 'happy' and is able to function at it's best. Aim for ½ of your bodyweight in ounces each day (if I weigh 200 lbs., I need a minimum of 100 oz. of water per day).
7) TAKE YOUR VITAMINS. It is IMPOSSIBLE to obtain all the nutrients we need from foods alone. IMPOSSIBLE. If your body is deficient in a certain vitamin or mineral, you will not operate at your fullest potential, and over time, it could lead to more serious illnesses, diseases, and an overall lower quality of life.
*Remember –nothing changes if nothing changes!


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