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Travel to popular Australian destination Perth, located between the Swan River and Kings Park. Perth is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents, as well as for being a hub in Australia for business, culture, sports, shopping, and entertainment. Perth is an exhilarating, yet often overlooked, travel destination in Australia, making it what many consider a hidden gem. When travelers consider an Australian vacation, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are usually given top priority, but Perth is definitely worthy of top destination status in Australia. Contact our travel gurus today to find out more about Perth, including cheap business class and first class flight deals and cheap luxury hotel deals.
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Walk Around King's Park
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Facts About Perth
Perth is the capital of Western Australia with a population of nearly 2 million.
The longest hours of daylight in Perth occur in December with sunrise around 5am & sunset at 7:30pm. The shortest days are in June with sunrise around 7:15am & sunset at approx. 5:30pm.
Perth is one of the few destinations in Australia where the sunset over the Indian Ocean is visible.
The Western Australia time zone is Australian Western Standard Time. Daylight savings is not observed here.
Perth is the gateway to iconic Western Australia destinations, such as the outback of the Kimberley, the coral reefs and sea life at Ningaloo, and the wineries and beaches of Margaret River.
Perth city center is a hotspot for people-watching, entertainment, and shopping. King Street offers art galleries, boutiques, and eateries.
Top Attractions in Perth
If you're planning to travel to Australia, Perth is an impressive destination with lots of fascinating attractions for visitors of any age. Book cheap luxury flights to Perth, so you can travel in style and comfort to the capital of Western Australia and experience all it has to offer. Our flight gurus search for the best deals on the best flights, so you can save money on your vacation. Your itinerary should include the following popular attractions, especially if it's your first time visiting Perth.
Kings Park – As one of the largest urban parks in the world, Kings Park is visited by more than 6 million people annually. It is known for its outstanding display of Western Australian vegetation, as well as for being a popular locale for picnics, walking, jogging, and cultural events and concerts. Enjoy spectacular views overlooking central Perth and the Swan River, with the Perth Hills in the distance. This is a family friendly attraction with multiple playgrounds for children of all ages. Plus, there are several dining options, including Botanical Café, Zamia Café, Stickybeaks Café, and Fraser's Restaurant. Take a free guided walk in the park led by volunteers. If you prefer to take a self-guided walk, pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre.
Perth Zoo– Near the heart of the city, Perth Zoo is home to more than 1,200 animals from across the world. Learn all about Australian wildlife in the Australian Walkabout and Australian Wetlands. Be sure to stop by the Asian Rainforest to see elephants, tigers, orangutans, and more, or try a safari through the African Savannah to see rhinoceros, lions, and giraffes. If you book an Eye to Eye Encounter, you may have an opportunity to feed a giraffe or be a zoo keeper. Free events include zoo keeper talks and animal feeding presentations. Perth Zoo is open daily throughout the year from 9am to 5pm.
Fremantle Prison– This popular tourist attraction was built by convicts in the 1850s and functioned as a jail for nearly 140 years. Built from limestone, it is the most intact prison in Australia without much alteration since its construction. Fremantle Prison is now a place of history and mystery for its many visitors. Expert guides lead fascinating tours of the prison, including the Great Escape Tour, Torchlight Tour, and Tunnels Tour. Free admission into the Gatehouse, Prison Gallery, Gift Shop, and Visitor Centre, but you must purchase tickets for a guided tour.
Adventure World–This is the only amusement park in Perth, so it's always crowded when it is open during the summer. It features the tallest, steepest, and longest waterslide in the world. Tourists and locals enjoy over 25 rides and attractions, including the Abyss, which is considered one of the best rollercoasters in Australia. Adventure World is just 25 minutes from Perth by car, as well as easily accessible by public transport from the Fremantle central train station.
Cottesloe Beach– This iconic, picturesque beach in Perth is one of the city's most visited locales for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, watching the sunset over the ocean, and enjoying a leisurely meal. Locals simply refer to it as Cott. The grassy area known as the esplanade is a popular spot for picnics, cricket, and concerts. Dining options include a variety of restaurants, cafés, and bars. Getting here from Perth is just a 15-minute drive from the city center, or you can take a Transperth bus or the Fremantle train line.
Best Times to Visit Perth
The best time to visit Perth is from the end of August to the end of March due to mild weather and clear skies. Temperatures range from 50ºF minimum in September to 90ºF maximum in February. Perth also hosts more festivals and other events during these months. The annual Perth Festival occurs from February to early March. The Swan Valley feast for foodies also happens in February. Try to avoid winter travel to Perth from June to August, if you can. Ask your travel guru for advice about traveling to Perth and cheap deals on flights and hotels.
Weather in Perth
Spring – During the spring in Perth, days are warm and sunny, and there is very little rainfall. Average daytime temperatures range from 55 to 75°F.
Summer –Summer in Perth is hot and dry without rainfall. Average daytime temperatures range from 65 to 85°F. During the afternoons, a sea breeze provides a break from the heat.
Fall –During the fall in Perth, expect warm, sunny days and cool nights, as well as some rain and humidity. Average daytime temperatures range from 55 to 80°F. Nighttime temperatures are usually 50°F and above.
Winter –Perth winters are chilly and damp with temperatures ranging from 45 to 65°F. Expect some downpours and thunderstorms.
Perth Tour Options
Perth Explorer Bus Tour –This open top double-decker bus tour gives visitors a bird's eye view of popular Perth attractions. The friendly, knowledgeable drivers guide each tour, providing informative commentary. Numerous hop-on and hop-off locations throughout Perth include Kings Park, Watertown, Perth Mint, Town Hall, Western Australian Art Gallery, Northbridge, Crown Perth, The Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay, Swan River, and more. Tickets are available for purchase on the bus.
Perth Segway Tour–Segways provide a fun, unique way of exploring Perth. Cruise the Swan River shore or discover Rottnest Island while hearing stories about the history of Western Australia from an expert guide. Before the adventure begins, you will learn the safest way to ride a Segway and have the opportunity to hone your skills.
Perth Hot Air Balloon Tour-Experience Perth from the unique vantage point of a hot air balloon. Take hot air balloon flights over the scenic Avon Valley east of Perth in Western Australia. Hot air balloon flights take off at dawn, so be prepared for an early start to your day. Soar through the air in a traditional wicker basket as you marvel at the gorgeous countryside below. After the 45-minute to 1-hour flight, enjoy a champagne breakfast.
Transportation in Perth
Bus– In central Perth, the modern CAT buses provide free, easily accessible transportation. Four routes travel throughout the city center and to suburb Leederville. The CAT bus stops are easy to locate and give passengers real-time travel information. Fremantle also offers free CAT transport.
Train- Five train lines serve the Perth metropolitan area. Most train stations also offer connecting bus services. For details regarding train and bus service in Perth, along with a helpful trip planner, visit the Transperth website.
Taxi– Taxi ranks are conveniently located throughout the city center, providing a safe and reliable way to get around Perth. You can also hail a taxi from the street or reserve one via phone.
Ferry– Ferry service crosses select parts of the Swan River to South Perth and Fremantle. Reliable high-speed ferries also travel from Perth to Rottnest Island. Timetables and more information about ferry service is accessible via Transperth.
Bicycle– Perth offers a broad network of cycling and dual-use pathways throughout the city center and beyond. Leisure cyclists and walkers prefer the route around the Swan River for the most scenic views. Get a detailed map of the city where you rent your bicycle.
Car– Rental cars are readily available from the airport and at car rental agencies in central Perth. All drivers must have a valid driver's license. Get the best deals on rental cars when you book in advance of your trip to Perth.
Perth Travel Safety Tips
Check with the visitor information center in Perth for the most up-to-date information regarding any possible danger in the area you're visiting.
Avoid dark public areas if you're traveling alone.
Always tell someone where you are and where you're going.
Keep your valuables secure and out of sight when you explore the city.
Cyclone season lasts from the beginning of November to the end of April. If a cyclone approaches during your visit, listen to the radio for safety information.
When you're outdoors, always wear a hat, long-sleeves, sunglasses, and at least an SPF 15+ sunscreen, especially between 10am and 3pm.
Remember to drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
When exploring the outback in Western Australia, remember to bring enough food and water, as well as a first aid kit.
Mosquitoes can carry diseases, so use insect repellent, and be sure to cover your arms and legs, especially at dawn and dusk if you're outdoors.
Only swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifeguards.
Swim between the red and yellow flags, which is the safest area. Always obey the signs posted, and ask a lifeguard if you need assistance.
Conditions change regularly, so check before you go in the water.
Perth Airport Tips
Perth Airport (PER) is located 20 minutes from the city center.
PER has 4 terminals: T1 (international), T2 (domestic), T3 (domestic), and T4 (domestic).
The terminals connect via an internal road, Dunreath Drive.
Seventeen international airlines fly into the international terminal (T1), including AirAsia, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and South African Airlines.
Terminal 2 operates flights from Alliance Airlines, Tiger Airways, and Virgin Australia.
Terminal 3 also serves Virgin Australia flights.
Terminal 4 is also known as the Qantas Terminal, operating Qantas domestic flights, QantasLink flights, Airnorth flights, and Jetstar flights.
T3 and T4 are connected on both sides of security, and the gates are numbered consecutively throughout both terminals, so they are often considered one terminal.
Perth city center and major hotels are easily accessible from the airport by taxi, commercial shuttle buses, and bus services from each terminal.
If there are more than 2 people in your travel group, it is cheaper and faster to take a taxi to central Perth.
A free transfer bus runs between the extensive network of parking garages and terminals. You can also take a taxi between the terminals.
Eateries and shopping are before and after security in all terminals.
Best Restaurants in Perth
Delight your taste buds when you travel to Perth! Whether you're dining in a gourmet restaurant or a casual eatery on the beach, you're sure to find excellent food in Perth. The diversity of the cuisine in Perth means there's something delicious for everyone to savor. The warm weather in Perth also makes for an enjoyable outdoor dining experience where you can people-watch and soak up the fresh sea air. When your cheap business class flights or cheap first class flights land in Perth, add the following restaurants to your itinerary, so you can avoid an extensive search for places to eat in an unfamiliar city.
Restaurant Amusé –Consistently voted one of the best restaurants in Western Australia and all of Australia, this well-known Perth eatery serves modern Australian cuisine. It is located in a suburban area of East Perth, but well worth the extra effort to get there. After you book cheap flights to Perth, make reservations at this gem of a restaurant, so you don't miss out on a top dining experience in Australia.
C Restaurant –At this popular Perth restaurant, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and beyond as the dining room floor revolves. Located in the Central Business District, this eatery is easily accessible via public transport. Experience traditional High Tea here, offered 7 days a week.
Matilda Bay Restaurant –Located on the banks of the Swan River, this gourmet restaurant offers lovely views and modern Australian cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood and fresh local produce, plus an impressive wine list.
Mid-Range Restaurants
Public House Kitchen & Bar – South American cuisine is on the menu at this restaurant and bar in Perth. Local ingredients give the food flavor from Australia, so you get the best of both worlds. Enjoy an indoor or outdoor dining experience with colleagues, friends, and family.
The Merrywell Perth–This quirky pub is a lively addition to the Perth culinary scene. Menu items are unique, such as mac & cheese balls and lollipop buffalo wings, as well as more traditional, like BBQ ribs and fish tacos, but never boring. A DJ keeps the mood fun and light.
Bib and Tucker–Set on Leighton Beach in Fremantle, this casual restaurant offers a modern Australian menu and beachside views. Eamon Sullivan, three-time Olympic medalist and winner of Celebrity MasterChef Australia, is a co-owner of this Perth hotspot.
Lord of the Fries – This Australian fast food chain is 100% vegetarian. The menu features crispy fries topped with delicious sauces, vegetarian burgers, hot dogs, nuggets, and onion rings. The Perth location offers the P.Earth Burger, a quinoa patty with traditional toppings. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late at night. Other locations are spread across Melbourne and Sydney.
Toastface Grillah–Travel to this popular café in Perth for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Since opening in 2013, it has been a local favorite for its cheap, good food. Look for it between Wellington and Barrack Streets.
Alfred's Kitchen-Since the 1940s, this burger joint has been a staple in the Perth culinary scene. It's the oldest and arguably the best burger place in Perth. Whenever you visit Perth, you can expect a crowd at Alfred's.
Best Luxury Hotels in Perth
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Crown Metropol Perth–Located in the Crown Perth, the most popular entertainment destination in Western Australia, this luxury hotel offers excellent accommodations and amenities. Restaurants inside the hotel include Rockpool Bar & Grill, Bistro Guillaume, and Nobu. Relax by the pool or at ISIKA Spa. When you book cheap business class flights to Perth, ask your travel guru about cheap deals at this highly regarded Perth hotel.
Duxton Hotel Perth –For an outstanding stay in Perth, consider this upscale hotel located near some of the best shopping, entertainment, and restaurants in the city. Over 300 rooms and suites feature all the luxuries you expect from a 5-star hotel. Dine at the Firewater Grille Restaurant for any meal throughout the day, and enjoy a cocktail with colleagues or friends at the Lobby Bar. Cheap flights and cheap rates at this posh hotel make for a perfect Perth getaway.
Parmelia Hilton Perth –This centrally located luxury hotel is just minutes from the main tourist attractions in Perth, such as Kings Park and the Swan River. The rooms and suites offer all the comforts of home and additional luxuries to pamper all guests. Host a business dinner or celebrate a special occasion at the Globe Wine Bar and Restaurant or the Adelphi Steak House and Bar. The casual dining options onsite are great for a quick bite to eat before or after sightseeing.
The Richardson Hotel & Spa –This boutique hotel is a Perth landmark, establishing itself as one of the best 5-star hotels in the capital city of Western Australia. Over 70 guestrooms and suites offer spacious, modern accommodations, along with private balconies. Kings Park, the Botanical Gardens, and the Central Business District are all within close proximity of this Perth hotel. Indulge during your stay by dining at the stylish Opus Restaurant, and visiting the luxurious day spa.
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Duke Consortium Saves Sufferers of Deadly Clotting
Published May 24, 2006 | Updated January 20, 2016
DURHAM, N.C. -- The unlucky number 13 saved Marvin Nelson's life. Twelve doctors had failed to diagnosis his life-threatening blood disorder. One doctor even told his wife to take him home and pray.
On the thirteenth try, Nelson came to Thomas Ortel, M.D., a hematologist at Duke University Medical Center. Ortel quickly diagnosed Nelson's disease, which caused him to suffer continual blood clots, mini-strokes, and even temporary paralysis.
"I spent one hour with Dr. Ortel and he knew what was wrong with me," said Nelson, who lives in Cary, N.C. "Blood tests confirmed the diagnosis, and he immediately put me on blood thinners. I've been well ever since."
Nelson is among the less than one percent of Americans who suffer from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS), which is triggered by antibodies in the blood that mistakenly attack the body's own clotting mechanisms. As a result, patients develop clots in deep veins, called deep vein thrombosis; clots in the lungs, called pulmonary emboli; and clots in arteries that can cause heart attacks or strokes. All are potentially life-threatening.
APS is one of five blood-clotting disorders being studied by scientists participating in the Rare Thrombotic Disease Consortium, which includes Duke, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Wisconsin. Together, the scientists will track the diseases' causes, onset, and progression and monitor the success of new treatments.
"A critical component of our consortium is training health care professionals and clinicians to understand, diagnose and treat rare thrombotic diseases," said Ortel, director of the consortium and of Duke's program.
Patients can join the consortium's registry to learn about new clinical trials and potential treatments at www.RareDiseasesNetwork.org/RTDC.
The Rare Thrombotic Disease Consortium is one of 10 such groups that the National Institutes of Health is funding through a $71 million grant over five years. Each consortium will study a different set of potentially fatal diseases that have lacked adequate analysis, diagnosis and treatment. The Duke scientists will focus on APS, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, thrombotic storm, catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Obscure as the diseases are, patients often suffer their effects unnecessarily, as effective treatments are readily available at specialty centers such as Duke.
As an example, few physicians recognize that APS or other thrombotic disorders can result in miscarriages, Ortel said. Yet medications are available that will enable women to carry their pregnancies to full term, he said.
Duke houses one of the few clinics in the United States dedicated solely to women's reproductive bleeding and clotting disorders, said Andra James, M.D., director of the Women's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic. The clinic, partially funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brings specialists in high-risk obstetrics and gynecology together with hematologists so patients can reap their combined expertise in a single clinic.
Bleeding and clotting disorders are under-diagnosed and can dramatically impact reproductive outcomes, James said. Clotting disorders can disrupt the circulation of the mother's blood to the fetus, resulting in detrimental or even life-threatening conditions, while bleeding disorders occurring during childbirth can cause profound hemorrhaging in the mother.
"Many women come to our clinic after losing several pregnancies," James said. "Often these problems are related to an underlying clotting disorder. Once we address the clotting issues, most of these women go on to have happy, healthy babies."
James said it is critical to educate physicians and women considering becoming pregnant about such disorders to ensure that women will be tested prior to getting pregnant and properly followed during pregnancy.
Most thrombotic disorders are inherited, Ortel said. But some are caused by a variety of other factors, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and certain medications, such as hormone replacement drugs. Certain blood disorders, such as APS, are often associated with the autoimmune disease lupus, while others occur alone.
Symptoms for the various diseases range from blood clots and unusual skin rashes to blurred vision, headaches and memory loss.
Treatment choices depend on the disorder and its severity, Ortel said. Physicians frequently treat patients with blood thinners, steroids, aspirin, or other antiplatelet medications. Occasionally, physicians use a procedure called plasma exchange, in which portions of the patient's blood are removed and replaced with donor blood.
For Marvin Nelson, the treatment is life-long use of blood thinners. Nelson said it is a small inconvenience after what he endured to get a proper diagnosis.
"The other doctors thought I had cancer but they couldn't find any," Nelson said. "During that time I was having repeated clots, pulmonary emboli, mini-strokes and a terrible 'brain fog' triggered by slow-moving blood or mini-clots in the brain."
For more information about the Rare Thrombotic Disease Consortium and Duke's program, contact Laurel Ericson, clinical trials specialist, at 919-681-2668.
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By: Amrita Chuasiriporn
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Basil comes in several cultivars and sizes, but there are common characteristics among all of them. The flavors are different, which makes it easy to enhance a wide range of dishes and cuisine once their leaves have been identified. Visual cues can be suggestive, but they alone cannot confirm a basil leaf's identity.
Italian Basil
Sweet basil, also called Italian basil, has smooth, bright green leaves. They do not have serrations along the edge, and have very fine, light green veins you can see fairly easily upon looking at each leaf. The bases of the leaves are somewhat rounded, and each leaf as a whole is rather fat before it narrows to a pointed tip. The leaves may sometimes curl under at the edges, giving them a somewhat puckered appearance. When brushed, the leaves exude a powerful basil smell. Genovese basil is similar, but the leaves are slightly smaller.
Basil comes in several cultivars and sizes, but there are common characteristics among all of them.
The flavors are different, which makes it easy to enhance a wide range of dishes and cuisine once their leaves have been identified.
Thai basil has smaller leaves than sweet basil, and they are somewhat lighter. They are also lightly serrated along the edges, and the veins stand out at a bright greenish yellow against the leaves. Stems are dark purple. Unlike young sweet basil, the stems are tough and should not be eaten. The leaves are smooth, and, when brushed, the smell is like a stronger version of basil. Another type of basil is used in Thai cooking. Called holy basil, its leaves are darker green and somewhat more elongated than most other basils. These leaves are usually not eaten; instead, they are cooked in a broth or curry and used to flavor it, then discarded before eating. If a gardener is familiar with bay leaf use in cooking, the process is similar. Holy basil is never eaten raw.
Thai basil has smaller leaves than sweet basil, and they are somewhat lighter.
The leaves are smooth, and, when brushed, the smell is like a stronger version of basil.
Other Basils
Lemon basil is similar to Italian basil, but the leaves are smaller and smell somewhat lemony. Purple basil has purple leaves, but is otherwise readily identifiable as basil. Lettuce-leaf basil features the common characteristic shape and vein markings of sweet basil, but the leaves look like lettuce. Cinnamon basil is somewhat spicier and may have reddish stripes on its leaves in addition to purple stems. Other, less common types of basil also exist.
The easiest way to identify basil, without even looking at it, is to smell it. Anyone who has ever touched a basil plant can instantly identify the smell that wafts from it. Lemon basil, cinnamon basil and Thai basil all smell like basil mixed with something else. In these and in all other types, that unmistakable basil odor is readily identifiable.
Lemon basil is similar to Italian basil, but the leaves are smaller and smell somewhat lemony.
Lettuce-leaf basil features the common characteristic shape and vein markings of sweet basil, but the leaves look like lettuce.
All basil have leaves that can be eaten after the flowers and produces seed. However, while the scent of the leaves may not change much, the flavor will change considerably. It will become stronger, more bitter, and more harsh than it was before flowering. For a longer change to harvest comparatively sweet basil leaves, gardeners are advised to pinch off flower growth as it appears. This will prevent the bitterness from setting into the leaves once a gardener has identified them.
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August 30, 2019 By Dave Workman
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans have ripped five Senate Democrats for attempting to bully the U.S. Supreme Court into dropping a Second Amendment challenge to a New York City gun control law. (Screen snip, YouTube, CNN)
In a scathing letter to the clerk of the U.S. Supreme Court, signed by every member of the U.S. Senate's Republican Majority, five Senate Democrats were blasted for filing an amicus brief with the high court that essentially threatened to pack the court if it does not dismiss a case challenging an extremist New York City gun control ordinance, as reported by the Washington Post.
In their brief, the five Democrats—Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), Mazie Hirono (HI), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Dick Durbin (IL) and Richard Blumenthal (CT)—stated, "The Supreme Court is not well. And the people know it. Perhaps the Court can heal itself before the public demands it be 'restructured in order to reduce the influence of politics.' Particularly on the urgent issue of gun control, a nation desperately needs it to heal."
That passage infuriated Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who wrote, "The implication is as plain as day: Dismiss this case, or we'll pack the court."
McConnell's letter subsequently observed, "Democrats in Congress, and on the presidential campaign trail, have peddled plans to pack this Court with more justices in order to further their radical legislative agenda."
The case, known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York, challenges the city's restrictive handgun policy that prohibited travel outside the city with a legally-registered handgun. The law was so extreme that in an attempt to nullify the case, city officials amended it. But the high court accepted the case for review earlier this year.
There is much at stake.
The Second Amendment Foundation, which also has submitted an amicus brief in the case, weighed in Friday. According to SAF's Alan Gottlieb, "Evidently, the five senators signing onto this brief are terrified that the nation's high court is about to examine the extreme nature of local gun control laws and their constitutionality under the Second Amendment."
He warned that if the Court dismisses the case as the Whitehouse Five are demanding, "there is nothing to prevent New York City from re-enacting the statute. The gun prohibition lobby is rightly concerned that a ruling against New York City could also apply to other states and cities' infringements on Second Amendment rights."
"McConnell and the Senate Republicans have clearly had enough of Democrat demagoguery," Gottlieb added in a prepared statement. "Their amicus brief is further evidence that they would happily erase the Second Amendment from the Bill of Rights, but they want the Supreme Court to do that, rather than risk the political fallout. Sen. McConnell and the Senate Majority are telling them 'No.'"
Writing at The Conversation, Austin Sarat at Amherst College noted that the Whitehouse brief "offered a broad and unprecedented indictment of the court's conservative majority" that focused briefly on the confirmation of Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
McConnell's letter blistered the Democrats for their threat.
"It's one thing for politicians to peddle these ideas in Tweets or on the stump," he said. "But the Democrats' amicus brief demonstrates that their court-packing plans are more than mere pandering. They are a direct, immediate threat to the independence of the judiciary and the rights of all Americans."
"The (NYSR&PA) has asked this Court to consider the constitutionality of a law that it believes infringes on the fundamental constitutional right of ordinary New Yorkers," the letter continues. "Democrats have responded by threatening to pack the Court if it decides in favor of the Association. Americans cannot trust that their constitutional rights are secure if they know that Democrats will try to browbeat this Court into ruling against those rights."
SAF's Gottlieb said the high court should reject the Whitehouse brief rather than the case.
"We're proud of Sen. McConnell and his colleagues," Gottlieb stated. "We have never before seen such an outrageous effort by anti-gun extremists on Capitol Hill to subvert the constitutional process. I was personally appalled by the brief. Just when you think opponents of the Second Amendment can't sink any lower, they surprise you."
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What attracted you to the world of fashion?
I was always interested in art, installation and sculpture; and therefore kinetic art pieces were of particular interest for me. Fashion offered me the opportunity to produce such artwork, in a context of well curated installation.
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I always work on collections that are very context derived and site specific. So my initial work is a study into the place the collection will be installed at. After that it is a process of trying to uncover visual links and aesthetic resonances between my sources. Through that, a new set of visuals is born which then defines each collection. It is therefore a process that is far more research-based.
What makes John Galliano the designer you admire most?
John Galliano's years at Dior were marked by a great sense of theatricality which is intrinsic to the presentation of fashion. In so many ways, Galliano constantly challenges pre-conceived notions of fashion and costume, often incorporating both in the creation
of new exciting work. My background is also theatre, so this heightened sense of aestheticism obviously appeals to me – it is a language I am fluent in.
John Galliano once noted "maybe an artist with a small a." In what way do you consider yourself an artist?
A couturier's job is that of being a sculptor using fabrics and an installation artist when it comes to the presentation of collections. Fashion design sits right between the decorative art and fine arts – and that is perhaps why designers like myself are also fashion
artists.
You recently noted "I feel like gowns are meant to tell stories." Can you elaborate?
Couture is about inclusivity. It presents a world in which every woman's story is relevant and important, no matter where they come from or how mundane the narrative is. It is precisely in elevating everyone's story and translating it into a whimsical fantasy does couture become modern day story-telling.
In what way do friends, clients and models inspire you?
My work involves a lot of collaboration. I'm constantly working with a large number of incredible artists, photographers, models and creatives – all of whom I have built close relationships with. Because of this I feel like they fully understand my vision and often are able to add more to it and refine it effectively. In so many ways my work becomes their work, and their work becomes mine. I'm not sure I fully believe in inspiration; the references used in my work often come from an exhaustive research process in which
I feel like I am unearthing invisible threads between different sources and ideas.
What do you find so fascinating about the High Victorian England?
This was the period of great decadence, the time of Orientalism, exoticism, and Japonisme. In a way, high and late Victorian society was very modern in the sense that it tried to look towards other cultures (such as China) and other time periods (Medieval Europe),
and filtered these ideas through technological advances in order to formulate their own identity. This bricolage technique is extremely modern and still present in post-modernity and contemporary culture.
In what way has the local fashion industry changed?
A heightened cultural sensibility has ushered in a newly found respect for local fashion artists as well as the power and immediacy of fashion in rallying up
masses.
Are people more fashion conscious?
I think people have always been fashion conscious, but now audiences have become conscious of their own fashion consciousness. Becoming self-aware is the most difficult step in any cultural awakening. In so many ways, it feels like society is looking at itself
in the mirror and recognising itself for the first time. The result is a new form of spectacle, one that seeks to break down all constructs of race and gender.
What's next for Luke Azzopardi?
Luke Azzopardi will be premiering at one of the big four fashion weeks this September whilst working on our first ready-to-wear collection to be released later on this year.
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The Night Riders Series: Book 2
She's the one woman he could never have . . . Handsome and devilishly charming Owen Wheeler has always had a way with women, but the war has left him a changed man. He's no longer interested in breaking hearts. Now on the trail of a fellow Night Rider turned traitor, he will stop at nothing to ensure that justice is done. There's nothing about fiercely independent—and plain—Hetta Gwynne that should make Owen long to trade his vendetta for peace, but something about her makes him feel like the man he always wanted to be. Owen can see a chance for a real future at Hetta's side . . . if only he could convince her to let down her guard and trust in the passion neither of them can deny. The war has changed them all, and each of the Night Riders must decide what is more important: love or revenge?
She's the one woman he could never have . . .
Handsome and devilishly charming Owen Wheeler has always had a way with women, but the war has left him a changed man. He's no longer interested in breaking hearts. Now on the trail of a fellow Night Rider turned traitor, he will stop at nothing to ensure that justice is done.
There's nothing about fiercely independent—and plain—Hetta Gwynne that should make Owen long to trade his vendetta for peace, but something about her makes him feel like the man he always wanted to be. Owen can see a chance for a real future at Hetta's side . . . if only he could convince her to let down her guard and trust in the passion neither of them can deny.
The war has changed them all, and each of the Night Riders must decide what is more important: love or revenge?
Author Bio: Leigh Greenwood
Leigh Greenwood is the USA Today bestselling author of the popular Seven Brides, Cowboys, and Night Riders series. The proud father of three grown children, Leigh resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. He never intended to be a writer, but he found it hard to ignore the people in his head, and the only way to get them out was to write.
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With the trade deadline approaching, it looks as though teams need to make some moves to ensure that a playoff run is going to happen. There are powerhouses (Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees, and Red Sox), that may not need to make a move to make the playoffs, but there's a good chance they may need to make a move to win a championship. I've been waiting to see what prospects the A's can pull out of it, and they do have a few bargaining chips so this may be the last time I'm excited about news from them for awhile. Aside from the Halladay sweepstakes, many say there aren't many difference makers in the market this year. I agree to some extent that Halladay could make an impact like CC Sabathia did last year taking Milwakee to the playoffs. Then again there are the subtle differences like Boston adding Orlando Cabrera and upgrading their defense to help them push their way to breaking the curse. I will run through some other players not named Halladay, that could be a big difference maker when it's all said and done.
Matt Holliday. I guess I have to start with a player from my team. I'm just hoping we get something to the tune of a few major league ready minor league players, instead of two compensation draft picks when he leaves this off-season. San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, and even Boston could use some power at the moment, and are all within three games of the wild card spot at the moment. Holliday hasn't lit the world on fire since coming to Oakland, but is showing teams he's still a good player as it gets closer to the deadline with 3 HR's, 13 Runs, 14 RBI, and a .311 BA over the last month.
Justin Duchscherer. Another A's player, and Buster Only was all over him as a poor man's Halladay. I'm not sure I'm sold on him returning to his dominant form of last season, but the numbers don't lie, as he's set to make his re-hab stint and hopefully a return to the majors soon. Pitching as a reliever or a starter his ERA has never been higher than 3.27, which makes me a believer that teams would pick up his modest salary in hopes he returns to form by playoff time. It also opens the door for him to return to the bullpen when he makes it back up, which would make the likes of Wuertz and Ziegler available. I would rather have either of them that the Orioles George Sherill.
Victor Martinez. He's having a solid comeback season with 14 HR's, 59 RBI's and a .286 BA. Vic is a player that would be a good fit for Red Sox or the Mets with Delgado and Lowell constantly battling injuries. He would also be a solid fit behind the plate in Boston with the deteriorating Varitek.
Cliff Lee. I think the chances of Lee making as much of an impact as Halladay are fairly likely. It's been reported that since the Sox placed Wakefield on the DL they sent their top scout to Toronto to watch Lee dominate the Jays in his second consecutive complete game. It seems like Cleveland should have plenty of phone calls for last years Cy Young award winner and Martinez.
Marco Scutaro. He's an interesting player on the block. I think he is the ultimate team player, kind of like Mark DeRosa was to the Cubs last season. He can play multiple positions, and can come through with clutch hits (Many fond memories of him in an A's uniform). He's a glue guy that every contender needs, and if a team deals for him they won't be disappointed with what he brings to the table.
Freddy Sanchez. The Pirates failed to reach agreements with Sanchez and Jack Wilson, so it looks like once again they will be trying to trade their soon to be free agents for some more prospects. Sanchez is the most interesting of the two as he plays phenomenal defense, and gets on base with regularity hitting .311 on the season. He'd be a good fit with the Giants or the Cubs.
Only time will tell, and after July 31st we will see which teams make their upgrades, and which teams think they already have what they need. Even though I doubted there would be any fireworks this year. I think there are some good names on the market besides Halladay!
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The A's Shaky Start…
The A's have shown signs of life the past few weeks, and I've wanted to write a post ripping them for this uninspired season thus far, but they just wouldn't let me do it. The last two weeks they've won seven of their last twelve! So my assumption is they didn't want me to write about how crappy their season has been going. I guess, since they are in the midst of their 2nd three game winning streak of the season, I will have to ease up on some of my feelings towards this miserable start, but for the most part it's been about as bad as it could be…
During the first series of the year, I wanted to go to two of the four games that were in Anaheim. One of the games I went to was a come from behind win in the 9th, where they scored 3 runs in the 8th and 3 in the 9th to win the game 6-4. I was so excited that I ended up buying the MLB.com package to watch every game I could on my computer when time permitted. The second game was cancelled to the Adenhart tragedy. Little did I know that this would be their only exciting game to watch over the next month and a half. Aside from Mike Ryan Sweeney's amazing grabs in the outfield, that was about the only positive feeling I had after watching them. The offense was so bad at one point, I wouldn't even want to look at the box score because there would be six or seven guys hitting under .200!
I WAS excited about the players that they had signed over the offseason, because it was really the first time in two years that they really seemed like they were trying to compete in the west. Many people told me that we were signing too many old players, but I didn't really care! I was just pumped to see them actually making off-season moves that didn't involve (insert Oakland's best pitcher/hitter) for (three major league ready MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS)! No wonder the Rivercats are always so good… Well, here's my understanding of what is going on with some of the players that I was convinced during the off-season would make the A's a force in the AL West.
Matt Holliday – He was acquired via trade, and is supposed to be our big bat in the middle of the order. Observing him closely through the first month of the year (probably even a little more because he was on my fantasy team) I noticed one main theme. He looked like Pedro Serrano from Major League, as he constantly swung at bad pitches that weren't even hittable. I wonder if he ever watched video of himself, because if they kept a stat for swings at a bad pitch out of the strike zone, Holliday would have one per at bat! Holliday's thought process when he goes to the plate must be something to the extent of, "Cmon Matt, hit a bomb! Swing as hard as you can at the next pitch no matter where he throws it! Then grimace and tap the bat barrel on your head." It really makes me wonder how he could have ever won two out of three triple-crown categories in one season. I guess Coors is truly the ultimate hitters' park, I am a believer! I can't say I've been impressed with anything he's done this year! Ok, Ok he has turned it around lately, and I truly hope he proves me completely wrong! I hope I praise him and he inspires me to write up an MVP ballot for him, but he's got to prove that to me. The whole "not mind being traded thing", nope, not getting into it today…
Jason Giambi – I'm guessing that I must've set the bar a little too high for the Giambino, since my last glimpse of him in the green and gold was his MVP season, and well, that Giambi will never stroll to the plate again, unless he starts taking some PED's again! During this A's offensive struggles, he was slumping as bad as Holliday, I found myself wishing that he had never signed on again and we just had Cust hitting in his spot with whoever at first. My opinion has been swayed lately with his power coming alive a little bit. Part of his problem was the way his swing has looked this year. I guess I didn't watch him much while he was on the Yankees (seeing him only on SC highlights). At times I'd say he looks about as good as David Ortiz this first third of the season, but at least Giambi has 800% more homers than Ortiz! Bottom Line, his bat speed must be slowing, if not, it must be his reflexes…
Orlando Cabrera – This guy tried to find any way possible to not sign with Oakland, and in the end I can't completely blame him, since they were low-balling him. It's been hard for me to root for him watching him play for the Angels and Red Sox, but I'm slowly adjusting. One thing is for sure, he has been playing like an unhappy guy (.225 BA). It's probably like when I was answering customer calls for Oakley (I really hated the job), but I needed to work, so you just do what you gotta do. I just hope something snaps him out of his funk. I've watched way too much Angels baseball over the past few years living in Southern California, and when he was in Anaheim he always looked like he was having fun. In Oakland he's had the someone just told me a relative died look on his face for nearly every game. If I was playing as bad as him, I'd probably have that look on my face too. I'll tell you what O-Cab, we're unhappy with your play so far this year, you need to step it up!
Nomar Garciapara – Well, he's played a lot so far this year… I guess he came to Oakland to take Chavez's place when he's hurt, er, uhh, I guess now Nomar is just competing with Chavez for who can spend the most time on the DL this season…
Our Pitching – I've been excited at times, and shrugged my shoulders at times. What can you expect from a bunch of guys making their first dip in the major leagues!?! I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. If their offense wasn't ranked 12th out of the 14 teams in the AL we'd probably be close to .500. Ok, maybe that's a bit hasty, but they've pitched plenty of games that the offense could have won if they could have scored a couple! Oh yeah, have to mention Mazzaro's first gem in his first career start going 6 1/3 shutout innings only giving up two hits on Tuesday. Anderson and Cahill, the other two of the "big three" young guys, have pitched well on and off. Our bullpen has a lot of "live arms". I really do like our pen, we're full of guys with closer stuff. Between Bailey, Ziegler, Casilla, and Wuertz (even Breslow) we should be able to hold a lot of leads, if we can actually get them!
I feel at this point there's no way to go but up! I'm finally content with the way the A's are playing as winning will cure everything. I'm crossing my fingers that the team on the field over the last two weeks is what people were making a big fuss over during the off-season. They need to be within 5 games of first by the All-Star break or it's going to be time for this year's fire sale! First on the block, (Matt Holliday) for (Three major league ready minor league players). I hope this day doesn't happen too soon, as I'm just starting to get into it again!
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June Issue 2015
On the Cusp of Change?
Extraordinary People
The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) is well-known for the healthcare it provides…
Cover Story: The Big Cover-Ups
he recent investigative report by the Pulitzer Prize-winning US journalist, Seymour Hersh, on the May…
Letter From India: Lost in the Flood
It's been eight months since the Jhelum burst its banks and flooded Srinagar and other…
Interview: Werner E. Liepach, Country Head Asian Development Bank
In your view, is Pakistan's economy heading towards stabilisation. And, if so, what can the…
Vanity Fare
A stroll through the aisles of cosmetics retailer Sephora — or Scentsation, the closest thing to…
Overcrowded prisons, the torture by police of arrested individuals, and bail bond values so high…
Interview: Talat Hussain
Do you think Seymour Hersh is correct in saying Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden was…
Interview: Ayesha Siddiqa
Interview: Ayaz Amir
Whose Baby is it Anyway?
The statistics are appalling, and they've virtually doubled over the past 10 years. Each year…
A book written in 1798 should be made compulsory reading in all Pakistan's academic institutions.…
Book Review: The Upstairs Wife
As a columnist for Dawn, lawyer Rafia Zakaria has often written on the issue of…
Tales From the Interior
A first-time visitor to a village in Sindh may be too engrossed absorbing the lush…
Pursukoon Karachi at Frere Hall
Pursukoon Karachi,' an organisation set up to work for peace in the city of Karachi,…
This year at the Venice Biennale, the mother of all art events, curator Okwui Enwezor…
The Islamic State of Pakistan?
On June 29, 2014, after 15 years of militant and ideological struggle in Iraq and…
Classic Film Review: The Invisible Man
H.G. Wells' chilling novel, The Invisible Man, was adapted for the big screen by director…
The Politics of Power Subsidies
In the run-up to budget season, politicians of all shapes and stripes are scrambling to…
Monumental Disaster
Over the last few years, my parents' love for old Lahore has repeatedly taken me…
Flight of Capital?
While addressing a press conference in Karachi on May 18, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar disclosed…
There were few indications before the succession in January that the reign of King Salman…
In Memoriam: Azam Hoti
It was in the early years of the Musharraf Government that the elderly Ajmal Khattak,…
Book review: City of Spies
City of Spies, published early this year by Aleph (India), is a coming-of-age story. Aliya,…
The Returned
A generation of young Pakistani cricket fans was growing up thinking Gaddafi Stadium is little…
Cover Story: Who Lies Behind Osama?
No one believes anything anyone has to say about the raid in Abbottabad which killed…
Pistols at Dawn
Pistols at Dawn Even while facing multiple criminal cases, the possibility of arrest and exile from…
Collateral Damage?
Robin, a poor Christian man in his thirties, had long worked as a sweeper in…
Installation Art at Liberty Market
Art world superstar Rashid Rana's current installation at Lahore's Liberty Market marks several firsts. It…
Corridor of Power
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Editor's Note: June 2015
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Axacting Revenge?
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Movie Review: Tomorrowland
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Interview: Zaheer Abbas
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By Mahir Ali | International News | Published 8 years ago
There were few indications before the succession in January that the reign of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz would account for a paradigm shift in Saudi Arabia. But it became clear within days that he was putting in place the mechanism for a long anticipated generational shift in the world's only country to be named after its ruling family.
Within 100 days of his accession, that aspect of the transition was consolidated, with the king's nephew Mohammed bin Nayef being promoted from deputy crown prince to crown prince in place of Salman's youngest half-brother, Prince Muqrin, while one of the king's sons, also called Mohammed, took over as deputy. But Saudi Arabia had somewhat uncharacteristically also launched a war against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Not long afterwards, Salman delivered a snub to the president of the United States when he backed out of a Camp David summit convened by Barack Obama. The summit was an attempt to convince Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states that they should welcome rather than resent the impending nuclear deal between Iran and the world's leading powers, which is supposed to be concluded by the end of May.
Saudi sourness over the deal — which it believes will further empower Iran by removing crippling economic sanctions without requiring the complete dismantling of all its nuclear-related facilities — follows its bitterness over Syria, where it believes a US-led coalition ought to have militarily intervened to overthrow the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The Saudis did themselves intervene, albeit indirectly, by aiding the anti-Assad rebels, including Islamist extremists, thereby arguably colluding in the emergence of the Islamic State (IS) as a force to reckon with.
This is partly an indicator of continuity rather than change. The Saudis were instrumental, after all, in funding the mujahideen in Afghanistan — and unwilling to take responsibility for the consequences, which included the emergence not only of Al-Qaeda under a scion of one of the kingdom's leading entrepreneurs, the bin Ladens, but also a generation of Afghan and Pakistani jihadists nurtured by Saudi-funded madrassas.
One of the more intriguing aspects of American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh's revelations last month, about the assassination of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, is the idea that the Saudis had paid Pakistan to squirrel him away instead of handing him over to the Americans. The actual facts may never conclusively be established, but it's not difficult to see why Riyadh had a clear interest in preventing bin Laden from being made available to the US for interrogation.
Hersh says that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency insisted that the operation must lead to bin Laden's demise rather than his capture. It's easy to see why the ISI, too, wouldn't have wished bin Laden to talk, but it would hardly be surprising to discover that the imprimatur for insisting on his elimination came from the Saudis.
Their fraught relationship with Salafist violence is now an old story — and a wound that was refreshed last month when an attack on a Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia claimed at least 20 lives. IS subsequently claimed responsibility for the atrocity.
Going by this as well as previous outrages, the outfit evidently owes no allegiance to the House of Saud and seems as keen as Al-Qaeda to destabilise the kingdom. Yet Saudi Arabia, although formally a part of the US-led coalition that hopes to "degrade" IS through bombing raids, appears to have only a peripheral interest in pursuing the fundamentalist Sunnis, quite in contrast to its determination to rout the Shia Houthis in Yemen.
In the case of Iraq, this could not possibly be unrelated to the fact that the ground forces combating IS consist of Iranian-backed Shia militias alongside the official Iraqi army, whereas in the case of Syria the Saudis have made it reasonably clear that they see the Alawite-led regime in Damascus as a more desirable target than IS.
Their outlook, in other words, remains doggedly sectarian. Both the Houthis and the Assad regime are seen as proxies for predominantly Shia Iran, whereas the Salafist beliefs are not far removed from the Wahhabism that the House of Saud enforces at home and preaches abroad. Any criticism of Saudi policies — from its penchant for beheadings, emulated by IS, to lashes and imprisonment for most forms of dissent — invariably elicits the retort that the nation's law is above reproach as it is based on the shariah.
Where exactly does the shariah decree that women cannot drive cars? It's all a matter of interpretation, of course, and dependent ultimately on who does the interpreting.
When King Abdullah died in January, his virtues, among them the notion that he was a gentle reformer, were widely extolled in western capitals as their leaders lined up to kowtow to his successor. Rather too gentle, perhaps, for a nation that arguably needs to be jolted into the 21st century instead of being nudged along down a pathway that won't lead anywhere as long as it isn't permitted to breach the obscurantist boundaries of an official ideology based on a compact with a clergy intellectually trapped in the distant past.
Abdullah's successors have thus far given no indication of wishing to break out of that unfortunate mindset. The new crown prince retains his post as interior minister, a role in which he has been admired by the West for his dedication to the fight against terrorism (which could have cost him his life when a supposedly reformed Al-Qaeda operative detonated a bomb concealed in his anus). However, his position has also been characterised by ruthlessness towards liberal tendencies.
The new deputy crown prince, meanwhile, doubles as the defence minister, and his chief claim to fame thus far has been the war in Yemen, which in many ways mirrors the periodic Israeli assaults against Gaza.
That's not all Saudi Arabia and Israel have in common, though — they are, for instance, on exactly the same page vis-a-vis Iran, share an antipathy towards Assad, and were both visibly thrilled when the elected government in Egypt, led by the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi, was toppled in a military coup by Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi last year.
There was a time when the Saudi and Egyptian governments were seriously at loggerheads, generally in ideological terms and specifically over Yemen, where they fought a prolonged proxy war well into the 1960s. Under Sisi they are close enough to contemplate jointly fielding forces in Middle Eastern conflicts. Yet they agree to disagree on certain matters, such as relations with Russia — which Sisi has been cultivating, whereas the Saudis are believed to have colluded in lowering the price of oil at least partly in an effort to economically hurt Russia (as well as Venezuela).
The Saudis have also collaborated with Turkey in bolstering the Syrian rebels (without much to show for it, unless one counts the successes of IS, which now holds sway across half of Syria). Yet Ankara and Riyadh disagree on Egypt, where the Turkish ruling party was sympathetic towards Morsi and the Brotherhood.
Yes, it's complicated, and Saudi Arabia's more robust regional role comes at a time when relations with the US have begun to fray. There's more than one angle to this, but a key factor is reduced US dependence on Saudi oil because of increased domestic production, combined with the Saudis' growing sense that the Americans can no longer be relied on to protect parochial Saudi interests.
Some experts believe that Saudi Arabia has lately overtaken India as the world's largest arms importer, but whether or not that is indeed the case, it's clear that arms purchases by the Saudis and neighbouring Gulf states — most notably the UAE — have risen manifold in recent years. A large proportion of the weaponry comes from Britain — and the trade has long been dogged by accusations of kickbacks — but quite a bit is supplied by the US. At Camp David last month, President Obama offered to supplement this with additional military hardware in an effort to placate his guests about the Iranian nuclear deal.
He did so even though only two of the six invited heads of state (those of Qatar and Kuwait) deemed the trip worthwhile, while the remaining Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders sent their underlings. In commentary in the American media, this was perceived as a deliberate insult on the part of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, whereas the UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed and Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said were deemed to actually be unwell.
Both Riyadh and Washington, as one would expect, insisted no snub was intended, and Saudi sources even suggested that bin Nayef anyhow made more sense as an interlocutor, given the kind of power he wields. This in turn suggests that the transition to the next al-Saud generation has, for all practical purposes, already occurred.
The extent to which the supremacy of the Sudairis (King Abdul Aziz's offspring through his favourite wife, Hassa bint Ahmed al-Sudairi) may stir resentment within the family is largely a matter for conjecture, given that the princes in their palaces deem it prudent to keep their own counsel. It wouldn't be surprising, though, if sooner or later the facade of family unity began to wear thin, particularly if major projects such as the misguided intervention in Yemen go awry. Let's not forget, after all, that whereas King Abdul Aziz produced 40 or so sons, the next generation of royal male progeny reportedly stretches to at least 600.
The game of thrones could, therefore, get messy in due course, despite the distribution of largesse from the state's seemingly bottomless coffers. Unrest among the populace at large is staved off by similar means, albeit at a considerably lower level. The advent in 2011 of what was then known as the Arab Spring led to pay rises and bonuses, and King Salman repeated the gesture on ascending to the throne earlier this year. Military and police personnel were at the receiving end of yet another bonanza alongside the decree promoting the two Mohammeds, bin Nayef and bin Salman.
Such generosity implies a degree of uncertainty. The decree also coincided with the news that almost 100 IS-linked jihadists have been taken into custody this year, and that a number of plots aimed at insurrection have been thwarted across the kingdom. This is perhaps par for the course in a country of about 30 million, 60 per cent of them below the age of 21. Unlike most of its tiny Gulf neighbours, it's hard for Saudi Arabia to keep its entire populace satiated.
What's surprising, though, is that the level of concern about the Houthis, whose stronghold may be adjacent to Saudi Arabia but who have no apparent designs on that country, is considerably greater than that relating to IS, which has been rampaging through Iraq's mainly Anbar province. The mainly Sunni Anbar borders Saudi territory. Efforts to liberate cities such as the provincial capital, Ramadi, are spearheaded by Iranian-backed militias. Their brutality, too, provides cause for concern, albeit less frequently than IS excesses. Would the Saudis rather have the Salafist militia controlling Anbar, parallel to its aspirations in Syria?
There are thus far certainly no indications that Saudi Arabia could be on the verge of a liberalising moment. The retrogressive polity that it justifies on a religious basis cannot, however, indefinitely endure. Whether meaningful change is initiated by fissures at the top or pressures from below remains to be seen, but it's bound to happen sooner or later, and chances are its GCC cronies will be swept along, too.
Obama has been right to hint that Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states should be worrying more about their internal structures than external dangers in the shape of Iran, but he is unlikely to be heeded.
Saudi Arabia's influence in international affairs has been almost exclusively malign for at least the past four decades. One of its more recent manifestations was the characteristically arrogant attempt to bully Pakistan into joining the sordid little war in Yemen, presumably by providing foot soldiers for a ground offensive. The Saudis and the UAE were both taken aback when the National Assembly in Islamabad sensibly decided against pitching in, and reacted in some cases with uncouth invective. Our military and civilian leaders immediately formed a conga line of apologisers, popping across to reassure the ruling family in Riyadh that no sacrifice would be too great to protect the sanctity of Saudi Arabia, but that an inconvenience called democracy stood in the way of contributing to the fight in Yemen.
Chances are the Saudis expected more from Nawaz Sharif, after they helped to save his life in 1999 — after having chosen not to do so 20 years earlier in the case of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Whether or not there are any serious repercussions from Pakistan's tentative declaration of independence, it would be sensible for Islamabad to gently disentangle itself from Riyadh's web. Saudi influence in Pakistan has never been particularly benign, but the Arab nation's regional role has now become positively dangerous, having shifted decisively from behind-the-scenes manoeuvres.
It is widely believed that the Saudi boast of being able to match Iran should it acquire nuclear weapons is based on some sort of arrangement with Pakistan to supply the technology, if not warheads. There's a small chance this might be untrue. A very small chance.
The best bet for all concerned would be for an Iranian treaty with the US and other international powers to be signed, implemented and periodically verified. Israel, the Saudis and some of the Gulf countries say they oppose this process because Iran can never be trusted. The fact is that if Iran were indeed to continue its pursuit of weaponry, it would be detected long before its plans reached fruition.
A far bigger danger is the sectarian conflict consuming large portions of the Middle East and its periphery. If the Supreme Leader of Iran isn't doing a great deal to halt its spread, nor is the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The contradictions Saudi Arabia refuses to contend with were illustrated last month when the authorities advertised for eight executioners, suggesting that the existing cohort was too small to cope with the spate of beheadings — at least 85 this year by the end of May, compared with a total of 87 for the whole of 2014. A report a few days later indicated it was interested in seeking to head the United Nations Human Rights Council when the post becomes vacant next year.
In a different sphere, there was yet another reminder that monuments to Mammon are excluded in the Wahhabi aversion to religious shrines: the world's largest hotel is scheduled to open in Makkah in 2017, perhaps in time for Haj. It will boast four helipads, 10,000 guestrooms in 12 towers and 70 restaurants, with five floors reserved for the exclusive use of the ruling family.
Five floors sounds like a lot, but given the size of the family, one can only wonder whether they will suffice.
This article was originally published in Newsline's June 2015 issue.
Mahir Ali is an Australia-based journalist. He writes regularly for several Pakistani publications, including Newsline.


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Former President Stopped at Airport With $18,000 in Luggage
By Darragh Roche On 11/28/20 at 8:21 AM EST
News Honduras Mexico Air Travel
Manuel Zelaya, the former president of Honduras, was stopped at an airport in the country's capital on Friday after $18,000 was found in his luggage. He has denied any knowledge of how the money got there.
Zelaya claimed he was "unjustly" detained at Toncontin International Airport in Tegucigalpa as he was trying to make his way to Mexico via a stopover in Houston, Texas. He is due at a conference in the country on Saturday.
Honduran law prevents people taking more than $10,000 in cash out of the country. The rule is designed to control money laundering and trafficking. The money must also be declared to the authorities.
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"I don't know the origin of that money. Obviously someone must have put it in my belongings," the former president told Honduran media.
"I have traveled 400 times and I know that you cannot travel with that amount of money. It is necessary to investigate who put that money in my belongings."
On Twitter, he explained why he had been detained: "The reason, a bag of money with $18,000, which is not mine. Now in the presence of the prosecutor."
Yuri Mora, a spokesperson for the Honduras public prosecutor's office, told Reuters that Zelaya had not been detained.
"What is happening is what the law says, which means documenting [what happened] and once that is complete and signed by former president Zelaya, where he states the money is not his, he can easily go," Mora said.
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Zelaya, the son of a wealthy businessman, was president of Honduras from 2006 to 2009. Though initially elected as a liberal, he moved further to the left during his time in office and was close to the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and former president of Cuba, Raúl Castro.
During his time in office, Zelaya said the country's media failed to properly cover his presidency, saying: "No one publishes anything about me" and "[w]hat prevails here is censorship of my government by the mass media."
But Zelaya himself was accused of censoring journalists and mandated ten two-hour government broadcasts on all TV and radio stations. The move was scaled back after strong criticism.
In 2009, Zelaya launched an attempt to amend the Honduran constitution. This was fiercely opposed amid accusations that he would use constitutional changes to extend his rule. He was removed from office in a military coup in June 2009 and forced into exile.
However, today Zelaya is still active in his country's politics. He is leader of the leftwing Partido Libertad y Refundacion and his wife, Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, ran for president in 2013.
Manuel Zelaya, former President of Honduras, speaks to the media after been held and later released by authorities at Toncontin International Airport on November 27, 2020 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Zelaya said he was detained after $18,000 was found in his luggage. Milo Espinoza/Getty Images


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