It’s possible that I shall make an ass of myself. But in that case one can always get out of it with a little dialectic. I have, of course, so worded my proposition as to be right either way (K.Marx, Letter to F.Engels on the Indian Mutiny)
Monday, August 14, 2006
Gates On AIDS
In a swipe at controversial U.S. AIDS-funding policies that encourage abstinence and discourage drug use and prostitution, they said prevention requires distributing more condoms, working with sex-trade workers and giving addicts clean needles. "We need tools that will allow women to protect themselves," Mr. Gates said in a speech to some of the 24,000 delegates to the International AIDS Conference."This is true whether the woman is a faithful mother of small children or a sex worker trying to scrape out a living in a slum. No matter where she lives, who she is or what she does, a woman should never need her partner's permission to save her own life."
This is why the PM did not attend the conference it would have been used against him by his social conservative religious base. Who don't believe in womens rights gay rights, workers right to form unions, or come to think of it human rights period. Since they are man made and not given to us by God.
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Sunday, August 13, 2006
The enemies of my enemy
Israel's Air War in Lebanon and the German Press
Victimized by its enemies and misunderstood by the world, Israel needed the help of its few remaining friends, notably Germany, to defend itself. It would make him “happy,” Mr. Olmert said, to see Germany protect Israel’s security by sending a German Schutztruppe (peace keepers) to Lebanon which for the Germans would also be a particularly meaningful task. He ridiculed, as just a reflection on their “desperate situation,” Hezbollah’s recent offer of a cease fire for humanitarian reasons: “Hezbollah is no longer a threat for us. We have never begged for compassion or a cease fire but said: To hell with you! We will take the hardest measures against you.”
Already, the beginning of this war appears shrouded in the mists of politicized historical memory: Who provoked whom? Who has or will have the power to determine the provocation? How urgent is the issue of Israel’s security after almost a month of bombing granted by the US in several installments of “one more week or so”? Why has there been so little discussion of the legal aspects of Israel’s preemptive strike? And why Israel’s new emphasis on its “cordial” relationship with Germany? The German reactions to Mr. Olmert’s statements were cautiously neutral across the political spectrum, But Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Shimon Stein, called it a “Novum” and a “historic statement”; never before had an Israeli Prime Minister explicitly welcomed the engagement of German soldiers in the stabilization of the Middle East—a great Vertrauensbeweis (proof of trust). The German government, as reported in the press, did not seem to share Mr. Olmert’s happiness, aware of their over-extension in dangerous places like Afghanistan and the historical complications of German-Jewish relations.
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Advice for the Empire
If you are going to act like the Roman Empire then act like the Roman Empire says conservative historian...
Laina Farhat-Holzman: Military power and the world's press
It seems to me that the only way that today's superpowers could prevail over even the nastiest of guerrilla death cults would be to be as ruthless as the ancient Romans were when they maintained power and peace for half a millennium. Utter ruthlessness and total censorship over a press armed with little cameras and big ideologies is certainly not possible today. But the day may come that we have to choose between prevailing and world order or surrendering to the forces of chaos, totalitarian ideologies, and a return to truly dark times. At the moment, we don't seem to have the stomach for it.
Yep the minute you do that you become the totalitarian state.
Opps that already is happening.....
The land of the free - but free speech is a rare commodity
It used to be said that academic rows were vicious because the stakes were so small. That's no longer true in America, where a battle is underway on campuses over what can be said about the Middle East and US foreign policy.
Douglas Giles is a recent casualty. He used to teach a class on world religions at Roosevelt University, Chicago, founded in memory of FDR and his liberal-inclined wife, Eleanor. Last year, Giles was ordered by his head of department, art historian Susan Weininger, not to allow students to ask questions about Palestine and Israel; in fact, nothing was to be mentioned in class, textbooks and examinations that could possibly open Judaism to criticism.
Students, being what they are, did not go along with the ban. A young woman, originally from Pakistan, asked a question about Palestinian rights. Someone complained and Professor Giles was promptly fired.
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Whose Victory in Lebanon
Once again the neo-con plan to drag Iran and Syria into war failed. The actions of Amerika's surrgoate in the Middle East have borne poisoned fruit; Hezbollah leader a hero to many Arabs
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Ha, Ha, I Am Not Dead
Cubans wish absent Castro happy 80th birthday
Fidel Castro: I Feel very Happy Today
Oh did I mention I was in a Cuban hospital, not a Yankee one. I pity you Yanqui's your lack of healthcare, whereas we in Cuba get it for free......
A series of four photographs of Fidel Castro appeared in the paper
The following statement, attributed to Cuban President Fidel Castro, was published this morning by Juventud Rebelde, Cuba's Communist youth newspaper.Also See:
Today is Castro's 80th birthday.
The newspaper also published this photograph, which is said to show Castro with yesterday's edition of the Communist Party newspaper Granma, with headline proclaiming that he has been "absolved by history."
The photo is the first released of the Cuban leader since he became ill with what officials described as an acute intestinal crisis.
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Dear compatriots and friends of Cuba and the rest of the world:
Today, the day of the 13th, I attain the age of 80 years.
To say that my stability has considerably improved is not lying.
To state that the recovery will take a short time and that there is no risk would be completely incorrect.
I ask all of you to be optimistic.
And, at the same time, to be ready to face any adverse news.
To the people of Cuba, infinite appreciation for your loving support.
The country is marching and will continue marching on perfectly.
To my comrades in the struggle, eternal glory for resisting and conquering the empire, proving that a better world is possible.
Today, August 13, I am very happy.
For all those who care about my health, I promise to fight for it.
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Saturday, August 12, 2006
Nude Newz 08/2006
It appears I am not alone....Uncovering the naked truth in NottinghamThe 350-acre park was founded by Robert and Mary Bonser in 1950. The feisty World War II vet was stationed in the South Pacific. Due to the moist climate and military fatigues he developed a skin fungus that was cured when the natives encouraged him to sunbathe in the nude.Robert was fond of saying, "If God wanted us to wear clothes, we would have been born with them."Today the village is operated by his son Terry and wife Mary. She greeted me at check-in dressed in a blue summer outfit. Mary always dresses for first-time guests. She informed me that if I cared to tour the village I would have to take my clothes off "¦ just as she was doing right in front of me.
Nudism as they say is family fun....Family Of 3 Run Naked On Canadian Beach
And its not just at Wreck Beach in B.C. apparently there is a nude beach on Lake Eire.... Naked truth of beach exposed
In Albania however its a rather shocking experience to see folks doffing their clothes at the beach even if its only to go topless......Naked women shock police
Albanian police were speechless when around 30 Scandinavian women went topless, shocking local bathers and causing an uproar in an Albanian beach resort. "Police only watched ... they could not approach the tourists because they spoke no English," a local newspaper in the southern Albania coastal town of Sarande said.
But apparently it shocks even sophisticated Paris..... Nude sunbathing, g-strings banned on Paris beach but its ok at the rest of Frances beaches. Defending the decree, city hall sports official Pascal Cherki told Le Parisien that indecent clothing "could have led to temptations and dangerous behaviour on the banks of the river." Topless sunbathing and g-strings are common on real beaches around France in the summer. And it doens't lead to lewd or lascivious behavior. Perhaps its something in Paris water?
Fun with arts and crafts.
The Saskatoon Exhibition has pulled an entry in its art show because of a complaint about the embroidered portrait of a nude woman dancing. Censoring embrodiery how low can ya go? Truly PC. Guess they figured one should only embroider flora or fauna.
And speaking of flora this story is really about flowers.....THERE ARE NAKED LADIES in
It would be all so much easier and less hassle for airline travelers.....
The naked solution to flying in safety
Of course the reason that the UK police found out about the bomb plot was.....
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That is not a smart place to keep a gun......
RANTS AND RAVES: Nude protest dubious defense
For the straight-faced claim by a DeKalb County man that he was protesting the war in Iraq when he walked naked along a highway in Hammondville waving an American flag. He faces a charge of public lewdness. We're all for the freedom to protest, but it's hard to see just what message a nude parade along a public thoroughfare is meant to send. The defendant, although obviously not shy in other ways, has not been forthcoming on that point. Well it was effective it got this editors attention. Oh I get it he wasn't wearing a sign.
However it appears to becoming a mass movement as Arlo Gutherie said in Alices Resteraunt. US Man Walks Nude to Protest Iraq War Gerald Lynn Kelley decided to protest the war in Iraq by walking along a highway in a cowboy hat and boots. Just a cowboy hat and boots. Well at least he was wearing something. Wait he was also waving the American Flag Valley Head man says he waved flag in the nude as a war protest
Of course it is not only in America where nude protests occur.....
The 'naked' truth
'They want to take their clothes off to show Mugabe they are tired of him'
The latest issue of the government mouthpiece, the Manica Post, has an article in which they claim that I have been enlisting the services of elderly women from the Makoni area to strip naked in front of law enforcement agents, during our planned non-violent protests. This, they claim, is taboo.
This response to the MDC's largely successful rural outreach programme in Manicaland leaves no doubt that the regime knows its time is up. It does not question why the people would want to protest but only the method, thus acknowledging the opposition's political influence in the province.
What is really taboo is the way Zanu (PF) has abused the rural folk for so long, with its show of contempt for the elderly through its policies that have left this constituency marginalized. In fact, our culture stipulates that we respect the elderly. We have an obligation to look after them into the old age till they die.
Dear Abby: Don't sleep with nude sister This is not so much about a nude sister as much as about a rude sister.
Well at least she only sleeps in the nude. A 17-year-old boy was referred to the district attorney's office Wednesday after a neighbor complained she had seen him repeatedly walking around naked in his open garage and in his yard on Sunray Lane. I would say MYOB, this is a case of a peeping thomasina who didn't .
He was panting too hard.
A bodybuilder seeking the right to bring his dog to a nude beach on Fire Island is throwing in the towel on his federal lawsuit.Mark DelCore withdrew his legal action against the Fire Island National Seashore, citing his poor health. "I do not possess the stamina or physical continuity necessary to continue this complaint," he wrote in an Aug. 7 letter to Federal Judge Joseph Bianco of U.S. District Court in Central Islip,
Lets run away to the circus.... The warped burlesque circus show "Absinthe" is Cirque du Soleil's younger sister — more brash, less inhibited and more naked. Because they both attempt to update the traditional circus with modern artistic sensibilities, its easy to draw comparisons between the two. However, "Absinthe" — playing at the Spiegeltent through September — is far raunchier
And the headline writer had fun with this story.....cheeky,very cheeky...
Stiff contest for Eric Dias Cup
Don't Stay Naked (right), ridden by Paul Francis, leads narrowly from the favourite on the outside, Nijinsky's War (Wesley Henry) and Exclusively, with Trevor Simpson aboard in the centre, early in the straight in race seven over 1500 metres at Caymanas Park at Monday's Independence Day race meet. Don't Stay Naked (2-1) proceeded to win by half-a-length from Nijinsky's War. - Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer
CELEBRITY NUDE NEWZ
And now a bust to remember, too bad Bill didn't.
The so-called "presidential bust" of Hillary Rodham Clinton features the former First Lady and current New York senator dressed in a lacy, low-cut gown. (Daniel Edwards)
Wait a Minute when did she get covered up. Hillary Nude at Museum of Sex
According to Reuters, the artist said he wanted to capture Clinton's age and femininity in the sculpture and that he wants to show the senator "as a woman -- not a covered up person, but as a woman." Clinton`s office had no immediate comment. Guess you couldn't show Hillary's bust in Saskatoon.
They issue a press release for a Celebrity Nude Spa that has a secret location....
Celebrity Nude Resort Opens in Palm Springs
Here is one celebrity that won't be showing up though Michael Douglas, done with nude scenes in movies now
Some girls just wanna be nude for a good cause Fashion Scoops: In The Nude
In Indian the scandal of misappropriation of celebrities images continues.
Half nude Sonia Another heroine to get embroiled in the MMS scandal is Sonia Agarwal. She is seen given poses semi nude in internet circles.
It even occurs to American celebrities Richie's nude photo fear
But this up and coming star is using her nudity for self promotion.
More Nude Pictures Emerge From ROCK STAR Contestant Storm Large
While Bollywood waits with baited breathe Vidya will go nude for future films
She is after all younger than Michael Douglas
'I want to live nude' Shakira, in her garden she says with the nude vegetables.
The trouble with Harry....Harry Potter star to go nude on stage
And some celebrities are just shy....Pregnant supermodel HEIDI KLUM and husband SEAL have naked portraits of themselves dotted all over their home. But the nudes aren't for all guests to see - they're hidden in a private wing of the couple's house.
While others expose themselves tastefully...EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: SEE HILARY SWANK DANCE NAKED FOR GUERLAIN
Of course when in jail you don't get a choice about not wearing the prison uniform...Survivor's 'fat, naked guy' isn't comfortable in prison
Maybe the fat naked guy sent her pictures......
Kate Beckinsale's naked shock
And then again some folks like to frolic nude.....Naomi Harris: My naked Foxx fun Turns out not to be true...just a fanatsy...she used a body double....Naomi Harris regrets not getting naked with Jamie Foxx
While for others its a chilling experience....
Longoria begs bosses to axe naked scenes
Eva Longoria has begged her bosses on Desperate Housewives to stop making her take baths on the TV show -- because she hates spending all day naked in water.
And some become the character....Naked ambition
Gretchen Mol's naughty-but-nice portrayal of 1950s pin-up Bettie Page is a shrewd career move, finds Tim Robey
The Notorious Bettie PageLooking back over her shoulder in a pose both coy and come-hither, Mol does nudity like a naturist. Her Bettie looks uncomfortable in any kind of clothing, and she's disarmingly sweet, even modest, as she wiggles her bits for the cameras, giving the period's magazine readers a whole new appetite for essentially harmless smut.