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Rich Broderick
Rich Broderick (email richb@lakecast.com) lives in St. Paul and taught journalism and mass communication at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. He is a writer, poet, actor, and social activist, whose journalism and literary writing have won numerous honors, including several Page One Awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, a Minnesota State Arts Board literary fellowship, and a Minnesota Book Award. He is currently a reseach fellow at the Thai Khadi Institute at Thammasat University in Bangkok where he is writing a book on Thailand.
The fallen: Armistice Day, 2014
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | November 12, 2014
The UK celebrated Armistice Day on November 11 in this 100th anniversary year of the outbreak of World War I with a display of 880,000 ceramic red poppies — one for each soldier from the British E Continue Reading
Don't blame us! The excuses are already being tallied up.
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | November 8, 2014
Two days after a near GOP sweep of the mid-term elections (Minnesota was one of the few to escape the massacre, though even here the GOP flipped the House of Representatives), apologists for the Party of Hope are toking up and blowing smoke in efforts to cast blame anywhere but where it belongs. Continue Reading
U.S. rejects claims that it targeted civilians
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | August 29, 2014
AP — The United States government has flatly denied accusations that its military used excessive force or targeted civilians during its attack on what it says was a terrorist encampment along Sand Creek in the Colorado Territory. Continue Reading
Scare tactics: From Hiroshima to National Night Out
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | August 5, 2014
As most of us know, August 5 was National Night Out, an annual event that promotes the value of getting to know who lives next door as a way of preventing crime in your neighborhood. August 6 is the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Is it possible there's a subterranean connection between the two? Continue Reading
Liberty, equality, fraternity: America and the return of the Ancien Régime
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | July 18, 2014
On Bastille Day, I posted a little screed on Facebook proposing that the French Revolution, which erupted 225 years ago on July 14, 1789, disproves the adage that history is always written by the winners. At least in English, I argued, the history has largely been written by people sympathetic to the aristocracy, supposedly overthrown in the name of equality, along with liberty and brotherhood. Continue Reading
The Great War and modern amnesia: Imperialism still coming home to roost
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | June 29, 2014
Exactly 100 years ago, on the morning of June 28, 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and his wife Sophie were assassinated when two bullets were fired at them at clos Continue Reading
Vampire Dairies: The revolution that won't start without us
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | June 1, 2014
Lately I've been reading, even in the pages of mainstream publications, forecasts of how the world's growing inequality will result in a popular uprising that will overthrow predatory global capita Continue Reading
Me the people: public good, private greed
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | July 8, 2013
A few days ago, I decided to celebrate the beautiful summer morning by taking my dog, Chance, to the off-leash park at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
A Modest Proposal for Francis I: WWJD to Paul Ryan?
By Rich Broderick (Ground Zero) | March 23, 2013
Here's an idea for Pope Francis, a way of establishing his bona fides as a man who cares about the poor and the growing social inequities that are swelling the ranks of poverty in the wo Continue Reading
Ten years later: the Iraq invasion and the God of War
In early 2003, poet Sam Hamill, founder of Cooper Canyon Press, which under his leadership became one of the top literary publishers in the country, called for poets across the nation to stage Continue Reading
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Monash University is the first Australasian university to provide access to the Visual History Archive of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education. This access is made possible through the generous support of Lee Liberman and the Pratt Foundation.
With a collection of nearly 52,000 video testimonies of Holocaust survivors and other witnesses, in 32 languages and from 56 countries, this is the largest visual history archive in the world. The Institute interviewed Jewish survivors, homosexual survivors, Jehovah's Witness survivors, liberators and liberation witnesses, political prisoners, rescuers and aid providers, Roma and Sinti survivors (Gypsy), survivors of Eugenics policies, and war crimes trials participants.
The Institute relies upon partnerships in the United States and around the world to provide public access to the archive and advance scholarship in many fields of inquiry. Since March 2007, more than 2,000 interviews recorded in Australia are now cached on Monash University servers, and are immediately available for teaching and research. All other interviews are made available within 48 hours of your request.
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Stop! Put down that Cap'n Crunch! Yes, it's tempting to just make a bowl of cereal when you get home late from work or the movies or when you want a midnight snack. For just a few minutes more, you can whip up a terrific (and even romantic) little meal and serve it with a glass of easy-drinking wine for a satisfying supper. Here are some recipe ideas and wines to go with!
Omelettes are a very satisfying meal at any time of day and can be great with many wines. The keys to making a good omelette are a splash of water to keep the eggs loose, keeping the pan at a moderate temperature, and always using butter. For my omelette, I used 4 eggs since we were 2, and I found left over grilled chicken breast, an avocado, and some Havarti cheese. Total meal prep time (including opening bottle of wine) was 10 minutes. I had the Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2011 with mine, but the WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2012 or the Cave de Lugny Macon Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay 2013.
How can anyone forget the image of Dagwood standing in the kitchen with a sandwich stacked a mile high? After rummaging through the fridge, I created a turkey breast, prosciutto, provolone, lettuce, and tomato, topped with a fried egg and served on sliced sourdough. Total meal prep time was 12 minutes, and the wine of the night was the Henry Fessy Morgon 2010. The Commanderie de la Bargemone Rose Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2013 or the Bouchard Aine & Fils Pinot Noir 2012 would have been equally tasty.
This classic Roman pasta dish can be made even when there is next to nothing in the fridge. The name translates to "cheese and pepper" which are the only condiments adorning the pasta. To begin, make enough spaghetti for 2 (buccatini also works, too). In a saute pan, melt a hunk of butter and add a couple of tablespoons of fresh ground black pepper. Toast for a bit until the butter turns a light hazelnut brown. Add a ladle of the pasta cooking water to the saute pan, a pich of salt, and then the cooked pasta. Toss to coat and remove from heat. Finish the pasta with another hunk of butter and 2 big handfuls of grated cheese. The traditional cheese to use is pecorino romano, but in a pinch I have used grana padano and parmigiana. Toss the pasta again and top with some more cheese and a grind or 2 of pepper. Total meal prep (including pasta cooking time, grabbing 2 forks and hunting for a bottle of wine) was 15 minutes. We had the Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2011, and it was awesome. Monte Antico Rosso 2009 and Hauner Salina Hiera 2012 would also be great!
For many people Bordeaux is a collectible, a wine for old-fashioned wine drinkers. It wasn't that long ago that Eric Azimov wrote in the New York Times, "Bordeaux, once the world's most hallowed region and the standard-bearer for all fine wines, is now largely irrelevant." This great red wine from the Atlantic coast of France is, however, more affordable and more accessible than ever. Whether it is a cheeseburger on a Tuesday night or the finest filet mignon, there is a Bordeaux for every occasion.
Wines with the general appellation of Bordeaux are famous for being great values. The 2010 Saint Sulpice represents one of the best wines this level of Bordeaux has to offer. Located near Saint Emilion, this winery has some prime vineyard land to make great red wine. This easy drinking red has aromas of tea and black currants with soft, round cranberry and currant flavors on the palate. Enjoy the St. Sulpice with a flat iron steak and mashed potatoes.
Looking to the North, we have the region of Saint-Estephe. Wines from the cooler zone have a brambly and earthy character, which make them a great accompaniment to any hearty meal. One of my favorite go-to wines over the years has been the Chateau de Pez. This 2008 is dark and brooding with aromas of cedar and cigar box. The cassis fruit is supported chunky tannins. The big, chewy de Pez would be great with a rib eye steak.
Pessac-Leognan is the most southern region of Bordeaux. The creative and innovative winemakers of this growing area are making great wines for a very fair price. Ch. Haut Bergey is a great example of this innovative spirit. Purchased in 1991 by Sylvaine Garcin-Cathiard, every effort is made to create a hand-crafted wine of high quality. All of the improvements and hard work have paid off in this amazing 2010. In a vintage full of great wines, the Haut Bergey is a shining example of high quality for a fair price. Aromas of roasted coffee, vanillin, and tobacco lead to ripe black currant fruit on the palate. The sumptuous flavors are supported by fine tannins and bright acidity to the finish. Keep this wine in the cellar for another 5-10 years. I would pair the Haut Bergey with a standing rib roast…now that's a great Sunday supper!
All this talk of Bordeaux has me yearning for some beef. One of my favorite local places to shop (in the Bay Area) is Schaub's Meat, Fish, & Poultry in the Stanford Mall. They are famous for their "Fred steak," which is a special dry cured beef that is amazingly delicious. Don't be alarmed by the dark and blackened exterior— it's just covering the yummy, beefy inside. Below, is an example of a top sirloin roast that my friends and I shared with a bottle of 2000 Grand Mayne, St. Emilion.


Oshokuji Dokoro Fujitei is an izakaya-style establishment located in St Kilda, dedicated first and foremost to the art of Japanese eating and drinking, offering a laid back environment for catching up with friends and family with a focus on quality food designed to share in stylish but comfortable surroundings.
Accompanying the wide range of sake, Japanese beers, umeshu and shochu is a smorgasbord of Japanese eats.
To start we loved the Hotate Yaki. Plump Hokkaido scallops were beautifully pan seared in Japanese sake and accompanied by earthy mushrooms and a creamy sauce in the shell.
The Soy duck breast was similarly delicious. Thinly sliced, the duck went beautifully with the accompanying mustard and ponzu.
Any Japanese feast would be incomplete without sushi and sashimi. Oshokuji's sushi and sashimi platter was a sight to behold and was absolutely delicious. Each element was skilfully prepared and the seasfood was exceedingly fresh.
To follow, the Gin Dara Saikyo Miso Yaki was a Oshokuji must-have. The cod was beautifully fresh, vividly white and had been cooked to perfection. We were blown away by the silky texture and the golden-brown charred bits of caramelised miso on the fish. It was a stunning dish.
For something heartier, the Lamb Cutlets are an excellent choice. Perfectly cooked, the lamb cutlets are served with an umami-laden home made sweet soy marinade. Simply delicious.
Our visit concluded on a sweet note with the Kuro Goma Panna Cotta – A scrumptious Black sesame panna cotta dressed roasted rice flour and dusted with green tea powder.
Fairly new to Melbourne's culinary scene, Oshokuji Dokoro Fujitei Izakaya already has a band of loyal followers and it is easy to understand why. Good execution of Japanese food in light of its relaxed atmosphere, desirable beverage selection and overall dining experience, Oshokuji Dokoro Fujitei has certainly earned our stamp of approval.


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Dubai Culture participates in Sharjah International Book Fair 2019
Dubai Culture participates in Sharjah International Book Fair
38th edition of the annual event
A rare collection of books on display from Dubai Public Library
Encouraging reading and knowledge sharing
Dubai, UAE, 29 October 2019 - Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announces participates in the 38th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair through the presence of Dubai Public Library. The event will be held in Expo Centre Sharjah between October 30 to November 9, 2019 and Dubai Culture will display a rare collection of valuable books from Dubai Public Library at a booth located in Hall 3 of the fair.
In line with the National Reading Strategy and connecting people through narratives and the preservation of knowledge and thought, Dubai Culture will present a series of sessions. The first, focused on Arabic children's literature will discuss the new story "Naqshoon" written by the author Maitha al Khayyat. The second session will discuss the book "Saving the World" written by Rene Ibrahim and will be directed to children in both English and Arabic languages. There will be a session in Arabic for adults with the author Esraa Al Husseini's about her first novel "In the veins of her hands, jasmine sprouts" as well as another session in English about Hanan Sayed Worrell's to dicuss her cookery book: "Table Tales: Exploring Culinary Diversity in Abu Dhabi".
Dr. Hessa bin Masood, Director of the Dubai Public Library stressed the importance of the Authority's participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair. "It is part of our mandate at Dubai Public Library to spread knowledge within society, and to enrich the cultural scene by participating in the most prominent cultural events. We look forward to taking part in this global cultural event, which has proved its presence and strengthened its position year on year with its rich content. Thanks to our presence at this prestigious event we are able to achieve our goals in building public awareness and new and attractive ways to disseminate knowledge."
Dubai Culture aims to enhance Dubai's cultural scene and draw attention to the UAE's rich heritage. The Authority's mandate is to build bridges of constructive dialogue between different civilisations and cultures to enhance Dubai's position as a creative and sustainable global city for culture, heritage, arts, and literature, with the aim to empower these sectors by developing creative and innovative projects and initiatives locally, regionally, and globally.
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Minerva McGonagall is, I think, an excellent name for a witch. Sounds very witchy to me. Maybe that's why, with such a classic witch name, Minerva is the witch we see the most often sporting the classic Halloween witch hat. Way to kick it old school, MC McG.
Minerva is also an animagus who can turn into a cat. This came in really useful that time Hogwarts was overrun with mice, when there was all this string that was rolled to nicely, and whenever you need someone to just stare halfheartedly out the window for hours on end.


Sprint's network overhaul is accelerating and it's managing operating expenses well. Can it take share from AT&T and Verizon though?
Sprint's second quarter results were better than expected, but the real news may be all the retooling that's happening in the background. What's unclear is whether this multi-year network overhaul will allow Sprint to gain ground.
Simply put, Sprint remains a network in progress as it shuts down legacy services (Nextel's iDEN) and tries to migrate those customers to more efficient services. Meanwhile, Sprint has to move iPhones to satisfy commitments to Apple, plot its 4G network and maintain improved customer service levels.
It's a tall order for the No. 3 wireless carrier. So far, Sprint appears to be doing ok. Analysts were generally heartened by Sprint's ability to manage expenses. However, Sprint's turnaround is far from complete.
The company reported a second quarter net loss of $1.4 billion, or 46 cents a share, on revenue of $8.83 billion, up 6 percent from a year ago. Excluding various charges such as the shutdown of the Nextel platform and investment hit due to Clearwire, Sprint lost 39 cents a share. Wall Street was looking for a loss of 40 cents a share on revenue of $8.73 billion.
Sprint raised its adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation and amortization) to $4.5 billion to $4.6 billion for 2012.
Sprint shut down the Nextel network and was able to recapture 60 percent of users as postpaid customers.
Sprint sold 1.5 million iPhones. That tally trails Verizon and AT&T by a healthy margin, but keeps Sprint in the game.
9,600 Nextel sites were taken offline.
The company has completed leasing deals for 12,700 new network sites, known as Network Vision, and has zoning for 13,900 sties.
6,300 sites are ready for construction or in process for Sprint's new network.
15 cities have 4G LTE services.
The issue here is that Sprint is doing a lot of heavy lifting just so it can survive not necessarily thrive. Sprint is lagging on 4G LTE sites. Meanwhile, Sprint missed projections by losing 246,000 postpaid subscribers in the second quarter. Sprint added 442,000 postpaid subscribers to its brand, but lost 688,000 net due to the Nextel network shutdown. Prepaid subscribers in the quarter---141,000---also missed projections.
The concern in the quarter from a subscriber standpoint stems from the 442,000 post-paid net adds on the Sprint platform. 431,000 of those came from iDEN subscribers migrating over--suggesting very little traction from a subscriber growth perspective on the Sprint platform side in the quarter, despite churn levels of 1.69%. These metrics, to us, suggest continued struggles from a gross add perspective. The 11,000 "true" net adds on the Sprint post-paid platform in the quarter are compared with approximately 138,000 a year ago--despite Sprint now having the iPhone as a part of its product lineup. When compared with AT&T's 320,000 post-paid net adds and Verizon's 888,000 post-paid net adds this quarter, we see increased troubling signs regarding Sprint's ability to grow its market share flow of post-paid gross adds onto its Sprint platform.


Massage Therapy is an excellent modality when it comes to balancing the mind, body and spirit.
The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain but there are so many more benefits to this practice. There are a multitude of styles with a wide variety of pressures, movements, and techniques. These all involve pressing, rubbing, or manipulating muscles and other soft tissues with hands and fingers. Massage therapy can help alleviate back pain, headaches/migraines, osteoarthritis, fatigue, and even depression and anxiety.
With knowledge of the Psychosomatic Axis and Disorders, our massage therapist is able to shed light on pain or discomfort that so many people experience every day. It is possible to feel vibrant energy, feel inspired again and reach your true potential.
At BioAge MD, we offer customized treatments to serve any and all of your wellness needs. Be the best version of yourself, pain free. Hope to see you soon.
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Explore the interdisciplinary relationship between Engineering and Science with the BE(Hons)/BSc conjoint programme.
From the fundamentals of scientific research to engineering applications, the BE(Hons)/BSc offers the skills and understanding necessary for innovation in a technologically complex ecosystem.
With nine engineering specialisations and a huge selection of science majors, the BE(Hons)/BSc allows you to tailor your studies to suit your specific interests.
You may consider studying complementary disciplines. For example, you could pair Exercise Sciences or Chemistry with Mechatronics to serve the increasing demand for smart devices and robotics. Alternatively you could take a School of Environment course and develop your ability to provide engineering solutions for a sustainable future.
As more global industries seek people who can help to advance research and technology, your grasp of scientific and engineering principles will enable you to serve society's needs.
Prioritise your Engineering course enrolment, but also seek planning advice for your Science degree from the Science Student Centre. To find out more about structuring the BSc side of your study, see Bachelor of Science conjoint degree.
Conjoint planners are available for each BE(Hons) specialisation. Please see the Engineering and Science conjoint planners and ensure you plan your degree early, as you are required to choose your major for the BE(Hons) toward the end of your first year of the degree.
Practical work is an essential component of the Engineering degree. You must complete a 40-hour workshop practice course in your second year and 800 hours of practical work experience throughout your degree.
Note: You will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 4.0 each year to continue with your conjoint. You will also need to complete 135 points each year if you wish to complete your programme in five years.
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don't meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes. For CIE students, AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the grade achieved. For IB students, SL Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the grade achieved.
How much does a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science Conjoint cost per year?
Engineering and Science play a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, so you'll be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities. With our BE(Hons) being accredited by Engineering New Zealand, you'll also be qualified to work in many countries outside of New Zealand.


A mix of raisins, dates, diced pineapple and papaya, chocolate buttons, cashews, and almonds fit to keep you company on that lonesome trail.
Raisins (sunflower And/or Canola Oil), Dates (dates, Oat Flour), Pineapple (pineapple, Sugar, Citric Acid, Sulfur Dioxide), Papaya (papaya, Cane Sugar, Sodium Metabisulfite [as S02], Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid), Candy Coated Chocolate (milk Chocolate [sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla], Sugar, Artificial Colors [blue #1, Blue #1 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Yellow #6 Lake, Red #40, Red #40 Lake, Sorbitol, Titanium Dioxide, Phosphoric Acid, Methyl & Propyl Parabens, Caramel], Corn Syrup, Wax & Dextrin), Cashews, Almonds. Contains Almonds, Cashews, Milk, And Soy. Packaged In A Facility That Processes, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Egg, Wheat, And Soy.


The Fellowes Powershred 90S Strip-Cut Shredder is intended for heavy office use. It will shred up to 18 sheets of 70gsm paper at a time into strips measuring 5.8mm wide. The shredder has a P-2 security level rating, so is suitable for everyday (rather than more confidential) shredding requirements.
The Fellowes 90S can shred for up to 25 minutes non-stop before it triggers a 40-minute cool down period. This allows it to be used by multiple office users, with Fellowes recommending between 3-5 people.
As well as paper, the shredder will get through staples and small paperclips, saving you the time of having to remove these prior to shredding. It will also shred both credit cards and CDs, ideal if you need to safely dispose of this kind of material.
The large 34 litre bin is a pull-out style for easy emptying and also features a see-through window so you can see if it's getting full.
Other features include: a 230mm throat width (for A4 shredding); SilentShred technology which minimises noise disruption in the office; castors for easy manoeuvrability; LED indicators which show overheat, bin open, bin full and remove paper warnings; and a reverse option to help clear any paper jams.
So, if you're looking for a high capacity strip-cut shredder with large bin for your office, then consider the Fellowes Powershred 90S Strip-Cut Shredder. For your peace of mind the shredder also comes with a 2 year machine warranty and 5 year cutting blade warranty.


Hippocrene Books is a US publishing press located at 171 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10016.
Hippocrene specializes in books on folklore, ethnic cookbooks (particularly of less widely known cuisines), translations of classic literature, and foreign-language reference works. It grew out of Optimum Book Marketing, established in 1970 by Polish immigrant George Blagowidow.
The press takes its name from the mythical Hippocrene fountain associated with the Muses.
Hippocrene was started by George Blagowidow, who was born in Poland to Russian parents and survived the Nazi occupation to escape communist Europe in 1945. After attending university in Antwerp, Belgium, he came to New York City in 1951, where he earned master's and doctorate degrees in business from New York University. He worked at Doubleday, Macmillan, and Reader's Digest before starting his own publishing company with Hippocrene's first list in spring 1972, featuring European literary classics in translation, including The Doll by Polish novelist Bolesław Prus.
In 1973 the company began distributing foreign-language dictionaries for a German company and continued to thrive in that niche. As of 2008, Hippocrene has published in over 112 languages, including Polish-interest books such as Quo Vadis by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz.
In 1983, Best of Polish Cooking, by Karen West, was the first cookbook published by the company. Hippocrene has since expanded its line of ethnic cookbooks to include 64 cuisines. The company also publishes histories and illustrated histories. Its illustrated dictionaries for children, started in 1998, are available in 16 languages.
Bolesław Prus, Pharaoh, translated from the Polish by Christopher Kasparek, 2nd ed., 2001.
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Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm, The Roots Are Polish, Toronto 2004, ISBN 0-920517-05-6.


DE Public Housing Passing The Buck?
While the Newark Public Housing Authority has repealed their unconstitutional gun ban, the three other Delaware public housing authorities have so far kept their policies. Cam Edwards speaks with Lee Williams of the Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) about the process. Williams says that while the weather is part of the delay, CRI's follow-ups with the authorities have revealed some interesting developments. For one, the local authorities claim the gun bans were the result of a federal order, though the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development explained that there never was such an order.


Cool graphics and realistic physics.
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        public ModuleLoader( INGinConfig coreConfig )
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        private Dictionary<Type,IModule> GetModulesFromModuleConfig( IList<INGinModuleConfig> modulesFromConfig )
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Vitiligo Affecting The Fingers Got Treated Effectively At Lifeforce Homeopathy
A 48-years-old fisherman, Mr. RSK (PIN 29902) visited Life Force Vashi clinic on 28th September 2016 for the treatment of vitiligo.
Mr. RSK first noticed hypo-pigmented spots on his fingers of both the hands and left wrist in 2015. Hypopigmented spots started appearing gradually when he was going through a lot of stress related to his daughter's health. He tried applying some topical steroid cream prescribed by the dermatologist but he observed no change and no expected effect after using it.
There was no significant past history of any major illness. His father, brother, and sister suffered from obesity and his mother was hypertensive. There was no family history of vitiligo.
He would prefer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. He used to like to eat fish and spicy food, and he had aversion to milk. He was sensitive to extremes of temperature. He was obese and flabby.
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He owned a fishing business. He was staying along with his two sons, a daughter, and wife. His father was helping him in his business, and his mother was a housewife.
Mr. RSK was very much attached to his family. Always, he used to worry about the health of his family. His daughter suffered from Juvenile diabetes, and this was the major reason for his stress.
After studying the case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed Calcarea Carbonica 200 along with his research-based medicines.
In November 2016, the patient reported about 25% improvement in the hypopigmented spots on his fingers (knuckles). The spot over his left wrist had started becoming lighter than before. The patient did not observe any new spot after starting the treatment. After going through the follow-up, Dr. Shah upgraded the prescription.
In January 2017, the patient visited for a follow-up. He was satisfied with the treatment as there was around 90% improvement this time. The patient reported signification re-pigmentation in the spots over fingers of his both hands. The spots on his left wrist had also improved. Mr. RSK continued the medicines prescribed by Dr. Shah.
In May 2017, the patient reported further improvement in the vitiligo. Further re-pigmentation was seen in the hypopigmented spots. The patient is happy with the treatment received at Life Force and he is continuing the medicines for further recovery.
This case highlights that, even though the spots were very challenging since they were located on mucocutaneous junctions, Dr. Shah's research-based medicines helped the patient to achieve fast recovery from vitiligo.
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Rachel Levy, Staff Writer
Shenandoah Softball started their season the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21 in Salem, N.C. with two double-headers.
The first double-header was against Southern Virginia on Feb. 20, starring pitchers Lindsay Corbin, junior, and Kayla O'Connell, freshman. The Hornets won 11-2. Seven girls on the team recorded runs for the Hornets, with sophomore Nicole Pierson being the top scorer with three runs. Senior Kimberly Brady was the high hitter with four RBIs.
In the second game of the day, freshman Carrie Robinson started as pitcher, and fellow freshman, Courtney Topper finished up for the Hornets. Eight players earned runs, with Brady scoring highest with three runs.
The next day the Lady Hornets took on Salem in another double-header. The first game of the day, pitched by Corbin, resulted in a 4-1 defeat. Sophomore Megan Wilk had the sole home run. The Hornets had no problem getting on base, with nine hits for the game, but they could not see to get home.
They turned it around in the second game of the day, when they beat Salem 5-4. Once again, they had nine hits, but luckily, they were able to capitalize on them and make it home for some runs. The freshmen Robinson and Topper pitched this game, coming out with the Hornets' third win of the season.
The team hopes to continue the season strong after last year's losing season, when they just missed the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) playoffs. The addition of this year's freshmen seems to be a strength for the small team, since last season they lost both games against Salem by a significant gap. Hopefully, the women can continue to reign victorious against past-losses in the ODAC, so they can make it into the postseason this year.
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by Rusty Groppel on August 25, 2018
This series was originally published at the Redbird Daily, but is now proud to call Cards Conclave home. This installment was written by Rusty Groppel.
If you haven't, check out the Introductory Article to gain understanding of how these rankings were built. That article can be found by clicking here.
We continue to roll on through the top 10 of our 100 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals with #9 on our list.
UPDATE: Since the original release of this article, Mr. Brecheen was inducted in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall-of-Fame as part of the Class of 2018.
#9 – Harry Brecheen, SP (1940, 1943-52, 2x All-Star, ERA Title)
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Harry "The Cat" Brecheen, was a native of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He signed with the Cardinals in 1938, and after two seasons in the minors, debuted by pitching 3 games in 1940. For whatever reason, he remained in the minors in '41 and '42. Due to a spinal deformity and a childhood ankle injury, Brecheen was exempt from military service. With many players serving in World War II, Brecheen got his opportunity to stick in the big leagues in 1943 at age 28.
The first time I personally heard of Harry Brecheen, I was flipping through the pages of a freshly purchased 1st edition of Cardinals Nation (by Rob Rains) in 2003. Among the "all-time" Cardinals team, which included all positions and then a RH, LH, and relief pitcher, Bob Gibson (obviously) was the right-hander. Bruce Sutter was the closer. Brecheen was the lefty. Pretty impressive company.
And then I took a look at the numbers.
In twelve seasons for the Cardinals, Brecheen posted 128 Wins, a 2.91 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, 1790.1 IP, and 25 Shutouts,
Including a 0.00 ERA in his 3.1 IP in 1940, Brecheen had a sub-3 ERA in 6 of his first 7 seasons. He had 4 consecutive seasons with 200+ IP from '46 to '49. From 1944-48, he had a least 15 wins every season, and then 14 in 1949 for good measure. Brecheen and Mort Cooper formed a formidable duo in leading the Cardinals to back-to-back World Series appearances in '43 and '44, winning it all in '44.
Brecheen's 1948 was particularly impressive. He won 20 games and led the league in ERA (2.24), shutouts (7), strikeouts (149), ERA+ (182), FIP (2.37), WHIP (1.037), HR/9 (0.2), K/9 (5.7), and K/BB ratio (3.04). That effort earned him a 5th place finish in the NL MVP. This was the third time in Brecheen's career that he received MVP votes, to go along with 2 All-Star appearances.
In the 1946 World Series, Brecheen was a stud. Against Ted Williams and the Red Sox, Brecheen threw a shutout in Game 2, a 1-run complete game in Game 6, and then polished off the final 2 innings of Game 7 to seal the series win. He earned the decision in all three appearances, going 3-0 with a 0.45 ERA. He was the first lefty to ever win 3 games in a World Series. His 0.83 career ERA in World Series play was the lowest in baseball history until being bested by Jack Billingham in 1976.
According to the Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers (by Bill James and Rob Neyer), Brecheen had the 8th best screwball of all-time.
Where He Ranks
At the time he left the Cardinals, his 857 strikeouts were the most by a St. Louis lefty, until being surpassed by Steve Carlton in 1971. His 25 shutouts remains the most (and this is unlikely to change) by a Cardinals southpaw.
Among Cardinals pitchers, he ranks highly in:
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Hits per Nine 9th
Strikeouts 12th
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After his days of pitching for the Cardinals came to an end, Brecheen went across town to pitch for the Browns in 1953 for their final season in St. Louis. Brecheen would call it a career after that year. He did follow the team to Baltimore as a pitching coach and hold that position until 1967.
Now, his name might not be one of the first to come to mind when you think of Cardinals pitchers. That is a by-product of him playing 70 years ago, not because of his resume. The consistent dominance that he displayed in the mid-to-late 40's was exceptional. He was a key member of one of the greatest generations of Cardinals teams and one of the best in the NL during his prime. Similar pitchers in his career were Cardinals Mort Cooper, John Tudor, and Max Lanier (#'s 14, 23, & 27 on our list), as well as 5-time All-Star Preacher Roe, and 2-time Cy Young winner and MVP Denny McClain.
It all adds up to one of the Top 5 pitchers in Cardinals history.
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Bjooks Kim Bjorn - Inspire The Music - 50 Years of Roland
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Since its beginnings in 1972, Roland has become one of the most influential music brands in modern history. In 400 photo-packed pages, this book tells the story of how they got there, and how they brought the music world along for the ride.
60+ feature articles covering 50 years of music tech history
90+ interviews and stories with artists and engineers
Hundreds of instruments with detailed insights
Foreword by legendary hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
400 colorful pages printed on high-quality certified-ecofriendly paper
Hardcover format (9.8" x 9.8" / 25 x 25 cm)
Few music companies have had Roland's sheer technological impact. INSPIRE THE MUSIC details the creation of new instruments doing undreamed-of things: rhythm boxes that played what you told them to, guitars that could make any sound imaginable, grand pianos that didn't need strings, drum kits you could carry in one hand... seen from within the music world in which they were born, and within the musical universe they helped create.
Roland's music machines have inspired stories, legends, and outright myths. Through research and interviews with Roland's designers, we'll tell the amazing true stories behind gear like the JUPITER-8 and other iconic synthesizers, the Space Echo and its role in the roots of Jamaican dub culture, the Octapad's conquest of Indian music, the Loop Stations' reinvention of composition and performance, the inspiration and promise of MIDI, how sampling married synthesis, beatboxes and stompboxes and grooveboxes – including the genre-defining TR-808, TR-909, TB-303 – and much more!
INSPIRE THE MUSIC also celebrates the community that Roland built, bringing you 90+ interviews and stories covering the work of world-famous recording artists, session and touring musicians, beatmakers and producers, award-winning recording engineers, educators, songwriters, and soundtrack composers – and those who designed and built these machines, and the creative impulses that drove them.
In this book, introduced by legendary hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher, and more), you'll enter a world of Roland stories. Meet one of Elton John's favorite pianos, learn how electronic drums saved Butch Vig's touring career, and how a guitar synthesizer did the same for Joni Mitchell. See defining moments in hip-hop, pop, techno, R&B, and be there when acid house was born. Get inspired by Billy Duffy (The Cult), Bonnie McIntosh (Selena Gomez), Buffy Sainte-Marie, Clint Black, Clive Deamer (Radiohead), DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Pierre (Phuture), Don Lewis (the man who inspired MIDI), The Egyptian Lover, Howard Jones, Jean-Michel Jarre, Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits), Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Nita Strauss, Omar Hakim (Weather Report, David Bowie, Madonna), Orbital, Peaches, Rachel Z (Peter Gabriel), Richie Hawtin, Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Sister Bliss (Faithless), Culture Club producer Steve Levine, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Swizz Beatz, Tadao Kikumoto (inventor of the TR-808), Thomas Dolby, and many others.
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"The Fed's looming tightening cycle, slowing NZ economy, falling dairy prices and easier RBNZ remain the main negative factors. More recently, China's stockmarket plunge and Greek risks are becoming important."
Yesterday the New Zealand Dollar was able to stabilise above the weekly PP, thus, getting a chance to appreciate again today and reach the July 2010 low. The closest resistance is located just under the 0.69 psychological level, represented not only by the July 2010 low, but also by the upper boarder of the descending channel. After today's rally the NZD/USD is still expected to edge lower next week, as this strong resistance cluster should force the Kiwi to bounce back. Meanwhile, technical indicators retain their bearish signals, unable to confirm the forecast.
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Following in a long tradition of American painters who used their art to celebrate the majesty and grandeur of the national landscape, Charles Burchfield imbued his images of the natural world with a sense of spirituality and mystery. In Night Scene, the central subject is the sky, made dramatic through the exaggerated contrast of the dark clouds and vibrant moonlight. The bright, radiating circles of light that punctuate the composition suggest disembodied eyes or perhaps fireflies. Here, as in all of Burchfield's work, the varying effects of light, atmosphere, weather, and time of day—which the artist methodically recorded—are not simply empirical details but rather are vehicles for conveying a range of moods and emotions.


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Less than a day after debuting on The Today Show, Kelly Clarkson and Hoda Kotb's "I've Loved You Since Forever" has hit No. 1 on iTunes.
The soft-toned lullaby was written in conjunction with Kotb's new children's book of the same name, which she penned in honor of her her one-year old daughter Haley Joy. I've Loved You Since Forever, a picture book, has been described as, "a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child."
Kotb is a noted fan of Clarkson's. Back in 2016, she and the singer both choked up during her performance of Hamilton's "It's Quiet Uptown" on The Today show.
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workouts aren't just for gym fanatics who want a ripped, six-pack look. These exercises are also extremely beneficial to runners.
Rippled, powerful abdominal muscles are a trademark of serious weightlifters and the envy of owners of the flabbier variety. But ab workouts aren't just for gym rats -- these exercises offer tremendous potential benefits for runners, too.
Many runners do nothing but run to stay in shape, eschewing weights and even cross-training techniques such as bicycling or swimming. Ignore your abs, though, and you're ignoring keys to a longer, faster running life.
At any given point during a typical run, your body weight rests entirely on one leg or the other. That means the muscles in the core (abdominal) area of your body must remain contracted in order to help you keep your balance. A weak core means other muscles, like those in your back and neck, must pick up the slack, which can lead to aches, pains and even serious injury. At the very least, weak abs compromise your running performance, making you slower and causing you to tire faster.
You can dive into one of many classic abdominal exercise routines to improve your conditioning; however, to really get the best benefits from ab workouts, runners must use routines that mimic the stresses of running. That way, when you hit the road your abdominal muscles will already be acclimated to the challenges that running presents.
Before you begin a new ab workout routine, evaluate your goals and your overall health. If you have a history of issues with any sort of injuries, particularly to your back, you may want to consult your doctor before adding these kinds of exercises. Also understand that you'll need a certain amount of precision and good posture to avoid injury during ab workouts. If you're not sure how to perform a set, seek the help of an expert before you proceed.
Once you've set your training goals, you'll be happy to learn that you may need to do these kinds of workouts only two to three times per week (20 to 30 minutes for each workout) to yield big benefits. Another great thing about ab workouts is that they don't necessarily require a gym membership. Many of the best exercises can be done at home with no gizmos or weights whatsoever.
Perhaps the biggest obstacle to starting is that there's no standard ab routine just for runners. Many running coaches have tweaked specific core conditioning programs for their fleet-footed, elite athletes, but ordinary runners without personal trainers must feel their way through an ab workout routine, monitor their results and decide what works best for their bodies. Keep reading to see some of the best exercises you can use to strengthen your core with your running interests in mind.


With recently reaching their crowd-funding target via Pledge Music, Melbourne's own The Getaway Plan have released an epic array of tour dates for 2015 and also have released further details on a new LP. The new LP titled 'Dark Horse' is actually their first Recorder in Australia. Its being produced at Melbourne's Sing Sing Studios, with local producer Samuel K at the helm. Expect thrilling tunes , trashing beats and like their title suggests a Dark Horse of an album for 2015, get your listening ears ready, this is going to be epic!
Tour details are below !


I love ice cream, good ice cream that is. In the grocery store I find that Häagan daz is my favourite but we don't get that many flavours or the new flavours. One of my favourites from them was the green tea vanilla honey. They don't offer that one anymore so when I wanted to try making my own ice cream, this was the first one I wanted to try. It's so easy to make with only three ingredients. I topped it with a beautiful floral honey and black sesame seeds.
Pour condensed milk into a bowl. Add the green tea powder and stir slowly until incorporated. Do not whisk or you will have green tea powder everywhere.
Once the green tea and condensed milk are mixed together, pour the whipped cream into the mixture. Whisk the cream to soft peaks. You should have a beautiful pale green cream.
Pour into a freezable container and freeze for 4 hours.
Serve with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of black sesame seeds.
One thing I noticed when making this ice cream was the cost. I got the whipping cream and condensed milk on sale so it came to around $4.50, but usually it would come to about $7. The matcha green tea powder is really expensive. I bought a 100g packet for $30, so let's say I used $10 worth of matcha. Therefore, 1 litre cost me around $11.50. Totally worth it but good to know that this is a more expensive ice cream. I used 3 good quality ingredients and am fine with making this once in a while as a special treat. But it does make me wonder how green tea ice cream in the grocery store is sold for $4.99, I thinking it has a little green tea and a lot of green food colouring and flavourings.
So if you love green tea ice cream, take the time to make it yourself so that you know you are getting green tea and quality, instead of flavourings and additives.


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6B "Three Witness Bearers"
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
"For there are three witness bearers, the spirit and the water and the blood, and the three are in agreement." —1Jo 5:7, 8.
This rendering is in agreement with the Greek texts by C. Tischendorf (eighth ed., 1872); Westcott and Hort (1881); Augustinus Merk (ninth ed., 1964); José María Bover (fifth ed., 1968); United Bible Societies (third ed., 1975); Nestle-Aland (26th ed., 1979).
After "witness bearers" the cursive mss No. 61 (16th century) and No. 629 (in Latin and Greek, 14th to 15th century) and Vgc add the words: "in heaven, the Father, the Word and the holy spirit; and these three are one. (8) And there are three witness bearers on earth." But these words are omitted by אABVgSyh,p.
6C With the Blood of God's Own Son
Ac 20:28—Gr., διὰ τοῦ αἵματος τοῦ ἰδίου
(di·aʹ tou haiʹma·tos tou i·diʹou)
"with the blood of His own Son"
The Holy Bible in Modern English, by F. Fenton, London.
"with the blood of his own [Son]"
New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures, Brooklyn.
"through the death of his own Son"
Today's English Version, American Bible Society, New York.
Grammatically, this passage could be translated as in the King James Version and Douay Version, "with his own blood." That has been a difficult thought for many. That is doubtless why ACDSyh (margin) (followed by Moffatt's translation) read "the congregation of the Lord," instead of "the congregation of God." When the text reads that way it furnishes no difficulty for the reading, "with his own blood." However, אBVg read "God" (articulate), and the usual translation would be 'God's blood.'
The Greek words τοῦ ἰδίου (tou i·diʹou) follow the phrase "with the blood." The entire expression could be translated "with the blood of his own." A noun in the singular number would be understood after "his own," most likely God's closest relative, his only-begotten Son Jesus Christ. On this point J. H. Moulton in A Grammar of New Testament Greek, Vol. 1 (Prolegomena), 1930 ed., p. 90, says: "Before leaving ἴδιος [iʹdi·os] something should be said about the use of ὁ ἴδιος [ho iʹdi·os] without a noun expressed. This occurs in Jn 1:11; 13:1, Ac 4:23; 24:23. In the papyri we find the singular used thus as a term of endearment to near relations . . . . In Expos. VI. iii. 277 I ventured to cite this as a possible encouragement to those (including B. Weiss) who would translate Acts 20:28 'the blood of one who was his own.'"
Alternately, in The New Testament in the Original Greek, by Westcott and Hort, Vol., 2, London, 1881, pp. 99, 100 of the Appendix, Hort stated: "it is by no means impossible that ΥΙΟΥ [hui·ouʹ, "of the Son"] dropped out after ΤΟΥΙΔΙΟΥ [tou i·diʹou, "of his own"] at some very early transcription affecting all existing documents. Its insertion leaves the whole passage free from difficulty of any kind."
The New World Translation renders the passage literally, adding "Son" in brackets after ἰδίου to read: "with the blood of his own [Son]."
6D "God, Who Is Over All"
Ro 9:5—Gr., καὶ ἐξ ὧν ὁ χριστὸς τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, ὁ ὢν ἐπὶ πάντων, θεὸς εὐλογητὸς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας· ἀμήν
(kai ex hon ho khri·stosʹ to ka·taʹ sarʹka, ho on e·piʹ panʹton, The·osʹ eu·lo·ge·tosʹ eis tous ai·oʹnas; a·menʹ)
"and from whom by physical descent the Christ came. God who is over all be blessed through the ages! Amen."
The Riverside New Testament, Boston and New York.
"and theirs too (so far as natural descent goes) is the Christ. (Blessed for evermore be the God who is over all! Amen.)"
A New Translation of the Bible, by James Moffatt, New York and London.
"and from whom Christ sprang according to the flesh: God who is over all be blest forever. Amen."


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Al Qaeda seizes partial control of 2 cities in western Iraq
By Bill Roggio | January 2, 2014 | [email protected] | @billroggio
Over the past several days, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham, al Qaeda's affiliate in Iraq, has taken control of large sections of two western Iraqi cities that were once bastions for the terror group.
ISIS fighters entered the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi, the provincial capital of Anbar, after the Iraqi military withdrew from them following clashes with tribes over a political standoff that resulted in the arrest of a Sunni member of parliament.
The ISIS has posted videos of its fighters entering the cities in force after clashing with Iraqi police and overrunning several checkpoints. In the videos, a large convoy of ISIS fighters driving technicals, or pickup trucks with heavy machine guns mounted on the back, is seen moving through Ramadi. The fighters are flying al Qaeda's black banner while singing praises to al Qaeda and its "Islamic state." [See more videos here.]
Officials from the Iraqi Interior Ministry acknowledged that parts of Fallujah and Ramadi are under al Qaeda control.
"Half of Fallujah is in the hands of ISIS (the Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham) group," an anonymous interior ministry official told AFP.
"In Ramadi, it is similar – some areas are controlled by ISIS," the official continued. The other parts of the city are controlled by "tribesmen," likely a reference to the Sahwa ("the Awakening"), the tribal militia that with US backing ejected al Qaeda from control of large areas of Anbar between 2006 and 2009.
In Fallujah, ISIS fighters stormed the main police headquarters, freed more than 100 prisoners, and seized weapons and ammunition. "Other police stations in the city were torched by fighters as most police abandoned their posts," Al Jazeera reported.
Iraqi special forces are said to be battling ISIS fighters in Fallujah and Ramadi. The status of nearby cities and towns is not known, but the ISIS has been active in cities such as Haditha, where in March 2012 a large force attacked police stations and executed policemen and their commanders. The ISIS has also staged raids in other cities such as Hit and Rawa.
Ramadi and Fallujah, sizeable cities with populations of several hundred thousand each, once served as the hubs for al Qaeda in Iraq, the predecessor of the ISIS. From 2004 to early 2007, large areas of the two cities were either controlled by al Qaeda or were contested. The Awakening and US and Iraqi forces waged a protracted counterinsurgency to clear al Qaeda from the two cities as well as from surrounding cities and towns along the Euphrates River Valley.
The ISIS has been targeting Iraqi security forces as well as the Awakening in a series of high-profile suicide assaults and bombings in Anbar. Just two weeks ago, the ISIS killed the commanding general of the 7th Division, one of the division's brigade commanders, and 16 staff officers and soldiers in a suicide attack in Rutbah. The ISIS set a trap for the division commander as he toured an area thought to have been cleared of the terror group. The 7th Division is made up primarily of soldiers and officers from Anbar province.
Al Qaeda regaining control of areas in Iraq it lost during the surge
The ISIS has had success in regaining control of areas of Iraq that it lost during combined US and Iraqi counterinsurgency operations from 2007 to 2009. A map recently produced by Reuters shows that the ISIS controls villages and towns along the Euphrates River and the border with Syria as well as in the desert in Anbar, in areas south of Baghdad, in the Hamrin Mountains in Diyala and Salahaddin, and in numerous areas in Ninewa [map is below].
When the Reuters map is compared with maps produced in 2008 by Multinational Forces – Iraq that show al Qaeda control in Iraq in 2006 [leftmost map] at the height of the organization's strength in the country, and 2008 [center map] after the group was driven from many of its sanctuaries, al Qaeda's resurgence becomes clear.
The ISIS began retaking control of areas in Iraq after the US withdrew military, intelligence, and logistical support from the Iraqi military and intelligence services and abandoned its support of the Awakening in December 2011. The Syrian civil war and a political standoff between Prime Minister Maliki and Sunnis in Anbar have also fueled the resurgence of al Qaeda in Iraq.
In Syria, the ISIS and the Al Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant, al Qaeda's other branch in Syria, and allied Islamist groups from the Islamic Front control large areas in the northern and eastern portions of the country.
For a larger image, click the map. Left and center maps: these two maps were produced by MNF-I in 2008 to show how al Qaeda was driven from its sanctuaries during the surge. Dark red indicates control; light red indicates presence. Right map: this map was produced by Reuters in December 2013.
Tags: Iraq, Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham, Syria
What a shame…American lives and treasure lost in support of an inept, corrupt central administration , which because of nepotism, tribalism and money loses influence in local areas – which themselves are rife with nepotism, tribalism and corruption.
Plus, the Malaki adminsitration has the audacity to not sign the SOF, and being in bed with Iran has let the Wahabi-supported tribes along the border with Syria begin to regain power which was crushed by the US just a few years ago.
IMO – as crazy Joe Biden recommende to much scorn – we should have let Iraq devolve into three seperate provinces, and made deals with each of them individually
Too much American blood was spilled in both of these cesspools to allow AQ to regain control. Get the drones up and flying and target anything with a black flag. Let them have no rest and know no peace until their minds are cleared of the silly jihadi way of life.
The next few years are going to be rough for so many who see the world they want to see and not the world as it is. Hopefully the next President and the country will survive it and be better off for it.
etudiant says:
Did not the USMC clean up Fallujah a few years back?
Apparently no hearts or minds were changed.
Do we want to do it again and hope for better results?
Ayamo says:
Is this payback for Syria? As Assad's forces slowly grind their way towards victory, some of the fighters melt back into Iraq to cause havoc there …
BobbyD says:
Maliki has ordered for the army to go back into the cities.
So now what?
DonM says:
Lets be clear on the SOF. It could have been signed, including with US Troop immunity, with the Prime Minister Maliki as a binding executive agreement. But the Obama administration demanded the agreement by passed as an act of the Iraqi Parliament – where it was known it would not pass. The point of the demand for legislative approval was to scuttle the agreement in a way that provided Obama plausible deniability for the fault. That is why many administration critics, who see through the rouse, blame the Obama Administration for the consequences resulting from no SOF agreement, no US presence, and minimal influence.
Maliki responded to the US withdrawal, as if jilted, and got closer to the Iranians and more important Iranian backed factions, rejecting Sunni ovatures as a consequence. Many Sunni's, left out of the power base, and utterly abandoned by the US have shifted to Al Queda.
ADLER says:
I think we could use a couple of AC-130s on 24-hour patrols over these cities. Or B-52s.
My2Cents says:
I hate to say this, but I am hardly surprised.
Now the question is how the Iraqis respond. 2014 should be an election year for them, so will they vote the obvious incompetents out or not?
Can Morsi make an even more blatantly fixed election stand?
At least the Coalition is well clear of Iraq. Hopefully they will take advantage of Karzia's antics to get clear of Afghanistan as well. Then stand back, shake our heads, and go tut-tut as the both meltdown.
wtg says:
Sad news indeed! My heart goes out to the courageous Marines and Soldiers who fought there. And prayers for the families of those we lost.
It is time the US went to Value Based Billing! Any further action(s) in Iraq and/or Afganistan will need to be paid for by the country involved if we are going to go fix their wagons. So if we go hot in Iraq, we pump their oil until all our bills get paid.
I want to share an article written by Fredrick W. Kagan who is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. The publish data is Sept 10, 2007 in the on-line version of the Weekly Standard where he was a contributing editor. I found this article the absolutely most informative I have ever read pertaining to the Iraq Surge, the Awakening, AQI, going to the heart of the matter. It is an excellent back drop to the ominous news of an AQI (or now ISIS) resurgence in Iraq.
//www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/014/043delki.asp?page=1
Virmont says:
The resurgence of ISIS removes any doubt that large percentage of Iraqi Sunnis collaborate with or accept ISIS and very few actively resist it.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi must be feeling unmitigated satisfaction.
sundoesntrise says:
Al Qaeda in Iraq took a massive beating by the U.S. in the surge and by Iraqi forces in the years afterward. Ever since the surge, the results have been obvious, and that's that yes, AQI still exists, but they seem to be quite dwindled. Even now in 2014, you see the type of vehicles they are riding in, which is pathetic compared to the arsenal AQ has in other parts of the world.
The maps are also interesting to view as well. AQI compared to other affiliates has always been known to not control many parts of Iraq. Bill, regarding the 2013 Reuters map: are you saying that the red areas actually indicate areas where AQI controls, and administers their own laws and systems? AQI seems more like bandits and mass murderers than a large, capable fighting force.
Al Qaeda want to overcome the Shia as a matter of theology. But they will occasionally work with Shia Iran.
The Sunni in Al Anbar are being raked over the coals by Maliki, so they have teamed up with Al Qaeda.Sure back in 2006/2007 Al Qaeda made real _____ of themselves so the Sunni eventually sided with the U.S. but since we are no longer there and they cannot rely on us, the Sunni are dealing with the greatest and most immanent threat, Shia Iraqis backed by Shia Iranians.
If Obama had played hardball instead of slow pitch softball with Maliki when negotiating the SOFA, Maliki would not be having witch hunts of Sunni nor turning his nose up at power sharing.
All this started when candidate Obma announce he would pull out troops. When he won Maliki waited to see if he meant it. He did. So Maliki was a real ___ when it came time to negotiate the SOFA.
Obama built this. This is exactly what I expected over 5 years ago.
Frank Galton says:
Arabic media are saying that the government-aligned tribes have killed the head of the Iraq branch of Isis, Abdulrahman al-Baghdadi
See front page of Al-Arabiya (direct link doesn't paste properly).
Froggy says:
Well, that deployment was a waste of time and an unnecessary risk to my life and limb. What an abortion.
Rossonero says:
The Economist had a good article on Iraq a couple months ago. Al-Maliki asked Washington for more weapons in late 2013, but he does not need weapons — he needs to show proper governance.
Al-Maliki has alienated Sunnis and Al Qaeda has wisely capitalized on this. They have gained the support of the people in these Sunni areas, where the mostly Shi'ite government have used poor tactics such as mass arrests and abusing people.
I hate to say it, but I don't see a bright future for Iraq. Al-Maliki must go. Until the Iraqi government learns how to cooperate, the country will spiral back into chaos.
KalashniKEV says:
1) It's called a SOFA. SOF is something else.
2) This is no surprise at all- these are *our* Safwa forces who have since taken off their PT belts after American dollars stopped raining from the sky. They aren't blow-up-the-WTC/ transnational jihadi al Qaeda types, they are just looking out for their (Sunni) interests in the face of a corrupt Iranian influenced regime that targets their representatives in government (al Hashemi, members of parliament) for arrest and inevitable execution rather than allow them to control a minority fraction of the Iraqi government. They have access to $/fighters/weapons through al Qaeda and the Wahhabist networks… obviously they are going to use them.
3) The only valid way to put a SOFA in place was to push it through the government we helped organize. Maliki didn't' feel "jilted" at all. He gave us the boot- and even cited Wikileaks in doing so.
4) Why not include an ethno-graphic to accompany the al Qaeda one? Al Qaeda "left" Baghdad when the Sunnis fled their homes to escape the attacks of the corrupt Shi'ite National Police. JSG "took over," but there wasn't anyone left to fight. OPN FaQ/ BSP was "successful" in driving out Sunnis to pacify the city. Oh, and Tariq al Hashemi's PSD were the real sectarian killers… ridiculous!
Bungo says:
A preview of what will occur in Afghanistan?
I don't think we should think that our involvement in Iraq fixed everything. The fighting between the Sunni and Shia was going on long before the US and will continue long after.
With all of the 'illegal" drone strikes this country takes part in why not drop about 300 JDAMS on their parade. Pieces of garbage, they cut women's heads off for going to school.
Henrik says:
Frank Galton: I can locate no article saying Baghdadi was killed on alarabiyas homepage.
Iraq News does claim the leader os ISIS was killed. They call him Abu Abdul Rahman al Baghdadi, however. Probably a lower-level leader who got mixed up with the overall ISIS boss.
//www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/urgent-isil-leader-killed-in-ramadi/#axzz2pMlc84gS
William Fenwick says:
From the videos i've seen, it doesn't look like any heavy weaponry other than a couple of 20 or 30 mm flak cannons are being used by ISIS in these engagements. It seems like ISIS is saving their prime-material (like their armored vehicles) for the Syrian front. Should the ISIS positions in Syria become more stabilized, i would expect the situation in Iraq will become drastically worse as men and heavy weaponry are transferred into the Iraqi theater, though this will be somewhat countered by various new combat aircraft being deployed by the Iraqi airforce as time goes on.
M3fd2002 says:
Lets not get caught up on semantics. Regardless, if we call them isis, isil, al qaeda, al nusra, etc. these people are a major player in the current middle east. Iraq will most probably be split into shia, sunni, and kurd enclaves, along with syria. In the long run, i believe it is best. What can the usa do? Not much. The reality in the current middle east is: institutional hatred, culminating from decades of programing their children to hate. There is no need to get involved anymore, its a lost cause. In short :m3fd2002 doctrine. The usa doesn't need arab oil anymore. If they attack us, level what ever infrastructure they have, and don't rebuild it. When they turn on a light, blast the power plants and desalination plants, again. They will get the message. IMHO
EDDIED. says:
Iraq wanted the USA out so we left and, now look at what is happening in Iraq. Iraq you deserve everything AQ gives you. Our US troops should have never dropped a single drop of blood or sweat in your sorry country. Knowing you can't handle AQ I sure hope you don't want the USA troops to return because, I am afraid the USA would, now that we are leaving Afghanistan.
Dusty Poo says:
KalashniKEV, That's a theory not based in reality. Make sure you tie these ideas into some verifiable source.
For instance, to say these are former Safwa fighters fighting for their home might sound logical, but I don't see any facts to support this.
There's a lot of passionate knee jerking about lost American blood, but lets wait a few days to see who's who and what's what.
NP says:
I have heard reports of tribesmen and former Awakening members resisting ISIL in Ramadi and Fallujah. I don't think ISIL will find much support among the locals there even if they are angry with Maliki. The memory of atrocities and the continued murder of Awakening leaders are still too fresh.
It appears ISIL is awash in fresh weapons and fighters as a result of our botched intervention in Libya and the war in Syria. The organization is fighting on at least two fronts and doesn't look any worse for wear. I hope the Administration is taking notice, we have a problem.
The Sunni's in Iraq should be very careful what they do next. This could be an excellent opportunity to co-operate with Maliki and fight ISIL together. This would give them leverage with the government.
How will Iran respond if Iraq is thrown into civil war again?
ISIS says:
this is sound of Khilafah..Soldiers of Allah are coming..you can not stop them..! Victory will be Islam..we are ready to defend our religion Islam which is religion of all Prebhets (May Allah peace be upon all of them) including Isa Massiah son of Maryam..Who will lead Muslim army for the last battle or end of the battle against Dajjal (Anti-Christ) Allah's willing..This calling are universal..leave fake god, gods and believe and obey ONE ALLAH who is creater of all things who is only authority..do not be sad..do not be tool of Devil that with you and whistblower you to war against ALLAH religion..because He has kicked out from Heaven for humanbeing..all of us ancestor Adam (peace be upon him)..this war is not conquer or kill people this war between Allah's suporters and Devil or Shaitan..I swear ALLAH (s.w.t) you are be deceived by Devil..If you really want to save your hereafter become Muslim it mean literally to obey Allah oneness and pray only him then Insha'Allah -Allah's willing He sent you his Heavens which is the eternal happiness..
mkswear says:
Any ideas on where the new Toyota's came from?
My blood is still in the sand of Iraq says:
ISIS, My reply…..Yawn!
Energy security years ago not only could al-Maliki have dictated the terms for any residual force immunity etc. But now the US would have to send troops. But both the Bush and Obama Administrations concentrated on energy security, independence. As we are not reliant on Iraq energy we have no strategic obligation to get involved. Them days are over, no sand on the boots.
Is ISIS's comment the new version of Remove Kebab? I ask because sometimes you can't tell if these guys are trolling or if they are really that whacked out.
"do not be sad"
It's too late. I'm very sad now.
"He has kicked out from Heaven for humanbeing"
Oh no, anything but that!
blert says:
Matt, America was NEVER reliant on Iraqi crude, ever.
OPEC's clout is derived because it's the primary source for Red China, Nationalist China, Japan, Korea and India.
MUCH of their crude oil consumption is merely displaced American consumption. This is energy that works its way into products that we import en masse from all points in Asia.
Their distress becomes our distress.
BTW, Japan is the single largest beneficiary of Barry's soft stance for Tehran. All these many years, Japan has been permitted to purchase, without sanction, crude oil from Iran. This tie-up started way-way-way back when the Shah was running the show.
When Japan had to limbo down its Iranian imports — the timing was terrible — for Japan. The Fukushima Daiichi atomic disaster has compelled Japan to shut down all of its atomic plants — to buy liquid fuels in grand style. It's so bad that Tokyo has had to go all the way to rationed electric power! IIRC, this rationing has only abated recently.
For lack of electric power, residents have had to import LNG at a crazy tempo — primarily to just heat their stoves and homes. Their landed cost is eight-times that of American natural gas.(!)
The second biggest winner is Korea. Like Japan, Korea had to limbo down its Iranian imports.
Red China was cheating all the way through — while driving the Iranians crazy with brutal deal making. For Beijing, prices will actually start to climb.
India is pretty happy, too. She has the world's largest refinery complex on her western coast. (Twins) They get a huge slug of their crude from Iran — as the whole scheme was set up to process Iranian crude. No small amount is back-shipped to Iran as refined gasoline. Most of Iran's gasoline comes from India and Red China. (Same game for both) This works out for both Red China and India because they have an outsized need for Diesel/ middle distillates — gasoline — not so much.
(Red China uses very large amounts of CNG for autos — particularly its taxi fleet. In contrast, Diesel fuels are PRICE CONTROLLED so the farmers actually get subsidized fuel.
India also has price controls on Diesel to keep her farmers happy, too.
This explains why rises in OPEC pricing don't seem to have any impact on Chinese or Indian imports. Their biggest consumers don't feel a thing.)
Should OPEC fall into the hands of a hostile power, ALL of America's friends would have to kowtow to the new Lord of the Planet. It's really that simple. Our standard of living — indeed many critical factory processes — would take a HUGE and immediate hit.
America can't be a disinterested observer of the Gulf. Don't kid yourself.
Blippitt says:
@Bungo, It certainly could be. Only time will tell, it seems.