News Headlines (447) 16 January - 18 January 2014

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► 16 January 2014 :Your ability to get stuff done is propelling you forward today, and your people just have to try to catch up. Things are sure to move even more quickly by this time tomorrow, so rest up! Suddenly in the mood to stay at home? Well, don't offer up any apologies, even if you'd previously made a promise to head out with someone who's been trying to pin you down to an actual date for weeks. Putter around the kitchen, make your place your own again -- even if that just means rearranging the living room furniture -- and get to know the dog again. You might even feel so domestic that you call that family member who's been pouting lately.

► 17 January 2014 : You need to burn off some of this amazing energy -- so make sure that you're getting exercise by any means necessary. Take the stairs, stretch behind your desk or do whatever else you can. Coordinating a social event with your friends will require a lot of back and forth today, which isn't surprising. What will be surprising is that someone you usually look to for support is suddenly saying 'no' to all your ideas. They are just generally being quite difficult to work with, too. Instead of trying to overcome their objections, just hand over the planning to them. If they don't like what you are cooking up then let them figure out something better. They'll love the challenge.

► 18 January 2014 : Coordinating a social event with your friends will require a lot of back and forth today, which isn't surprising. What will be surprising is that someone you usually look to for support is suddenly saying 'no' to all your ideas. They are just generally being quite difficult to work with, too. Instead of trying to overcome their objections, just hand over the planning to them. If they don't like what you are cooking up then let them figure out something better. They'll love the challenge. Your body needs some attention, so try yoga, aerobics, walking or anything else that can help you to focus on your physical shell. It's a really good time for you to try things that are a little different. It's a great day for romance, but that doesn't necessarily mean romance in terms of love or sex. Romance exists in the natural world, so why not get out there and experience some of it? Take a long walk in a park or a leafy neighborhood. If the weather doesn't cooperate, hole yourself up in the kitchen and cook with some of your favorite fruits and vegetables. You can interact with natural elements in all sorts of ways -- any way you choose will be rewarding.

► MEDICAL NEWS TODAY 13 January 2014 : Green spaces have long-lasting benefit for mental health || ► SCIENCE DAILY 7 January 2014  : Green Spaces Deliver Lasting Mental Health Benefits  — Green space in towns and cities could lead to significant and sustained improvements in mental health, finds a new study published in the journal of Environmental Science &Technology.

► HUFFINGTON POST 14 January 2014 : Kristen Stewart Is 'Terrified' To Film Futuristic Love Story 'Equals' ||  ► DAILY MAIL 15 January 2014 : Robert Pattinson sells Twilight love nest he once shared with Kristen Stewart to Big Bang's Jim Parsons for $6.37m

► SPACE 13 January 2014 : Hubble Telescope Sees Star That May Explode Soon (Photo). The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new photo of a doomed star poised to explode in a devastating supernova event.

► SINOSPHERE NY TIMES 9 January 2014 : Smoking Prevalence Steady in China, but Numbers Rise

► HUFFINGTON POST 15 January 2014 : Gisele Bündchen May Be Married To Tom Brady, But That Doesn't Mean She Actually Likes Football ||► DAILY MAIL 15 January 2014 : 'I don't own a hairbrush... and I don't watch NFL unless Tom's playing' Gisele Bundchen gives an astonishing glimpse inside her pampered life and marriage to Brady || ► NY DAILY NEWS 15 January 2014 : Gisele Bundchen defends driving ATV while holding daughter Vivian, 1, without helmets ||► PEOPLE 15 January 2014  : Gisele Bündchen: I Don't Even Own a Hairbrush :

► NY TIMES 15 January 2014

■ Benghazi Attack Called Avoidable in Senate Report
■ Obama's Losing Bet on Iran

MIKHAIL KHODORKOVSKY

■ DW DE 15 January 2015  :  Ходорковский прибывает из Швейцарии в Берлин
■ SWISS INFO 16 January 2014  : Ходорковский прибывает из Швейцарии в Берлин - СМИ
■ KHODORKOVSKY 16 January 2014 : Khodorkovsky Meets With Dr Andreas Schockenhoff
■ RIA NOVOSTI 16 January 2014 : Freed Russian Oil Tycoon Khodorkovsky Returns to Berlin

After the meeting, Mikhail Khodorkovsky said, "I intend to keep on using all the means at my disposal to help political prisoners and solidify the rule of law in Russia. For this I am counting on support from civil society, both in Russia and in Germany and other countries. I would like to thank Andreas Schockenhoff for his support of Russia's civil society and personally for his activity related to my own case."

Which country? ... ... This one? Ah, ...come on,... please come home, Khodorkovsky. Your home is Russia. You can not beat the snake from a distance, right? What you've got from business challenges do not mean anything of what you have swallowed of the political bitterness. If ye have already wet, why do not you shower as well? Breathe the air of freedom confidently, with aplomb. Expand your political gait, do not be hesitate. Only those who have made you cry that can make you happy. Law that has made you suffer is a law that will make you proud of yourself one day.
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(CZ- the most in-depth support for Khodokovsky to replace Putin in 2016, or 2018)

► LIVESCIENCE

■ 13 January 2014 : Getting Others Mad May Be a Winning Strategy

That's right! When he was angry and wanted to make love to me, his attacks are always reaching the target accurately. But when we were discussing --- especially in political issues --- her style was more tactical and very polite in just close to the target, as if the distance between the two brains (his brain and my brain) was not as close as the distance between two sexes (his sex and my sex)

■ 15 January 2014 : Smallest Full Moon of 2014 Rises Tonight: Here's Why
■ 16 January 2014 : Snow Leopards Photographed for the 1st Time in Uzbekistan
■ 16 January 2014 : Even Baby's 'Fake' Crying Builds Relationship with Mom

Ehhehee ... it is also true! -- Me and my baby -- we both laughed because we knew we were often in dialogue with fake cries. But I never know when my little baby is really crying, and as much as possible I will not let that happen in his life. To me, a baby's cry is a temporary communication language until they eventually recognize linguistic communication.

So, my little sweet heart, do not say no, but yes. I know what you want with your fake cries: you want to be my little boss ... ahahha ...

► SCIENCEDAILY

■ 16 January 2014  : Novel Technology Reveals Aerodynamics of Migrating Birds Flying in a V-Formation 
■ 16 January 2014 : Violence, Infectious Disease and Climate Change Contributed to Indus Civilization Collapse
■ 16 January 2014 : The Way to a Chimpanzee's Heart Is Through Its Stomach
■ 15 January 2014 : Fast Food Not the Major Cause of Rising Childhood Obesity Rates, Study Finds

► NEWS DAILY

■ 16 January 2014 : Buildings vulnerable 20 years after LA earthquake
■ 17 January 2014 : Google develops contact lens glucose monitor

■ 16 January 2014 : Endangered turtles face new threat in Indonesia 

► NPR 16 January 2014 : Obama's NSA Speech: Just What Eisenhower Warned About?

► MEDICAL NEWS TODAY 16 January 2014  : Sit less, move more to improve health and quality of life || ► SCIENCE DAILY 15 January 2014 : Take a Stand, Be Active to Reduce Chronic Disease, Make Aging Easier, Research Finds. People who decrease sitting time and increase physical activity have a lower risk of chronic disease, according to Kansas State University research.

► E ONLINE 16 January 2014 : Jessica Simpson, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum Help Odette Annable Find a Kidney for Her Aunt

► HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 17 January 2014 : Sandra Bullock on 'Gravity' Oscar Nom: 'I've Just Gotten Better at Not Picking Crap'

► NY POST 12 January 2014 : After battle with cancer, Sharon Jones not singing the blues ||► NEW YORKER 17 January 2014 : Keeping Up with the Jones: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Return ||  ► ROLLING STONE 17 January 2014 : Sharon Jones on Beating Cancer and Career Advice From Inmates


► Kwik Kwek Kwak of Francois Hollande

■ BBC 16 January 2014 : Julie Gayet sues Closer over Hollande 'affair' report
■ INDEPENDENT 16 January 2014 : Julie Gayet sues Closer magazine over François Hollande 'affair' photographs
■ TELEGRAPH 17 January 2014 : Francois Hollande and Julie Gayet 'in love for two years,' Closer magazine claims
■ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 18 January 2014 : French President Francois Hollande visits partner Valerie Trierweiler in hospital
■ TELEGRAPH 15 January 2014 : François Hollande and Valerie Trierweiler: an affair shouldn’t be the end 
■ DAILY MAIL 17 January 2014 : President Hollande finally visits his First Lady in hospital as magazine claims affair with mistress began three years ago
■ TELEGRAPH 16 January 2014 : Valerie Trierweiler 'took one pill too many after Hollande told her of affair'
■ BBC 17 January 2014 : Hollande and Julie Gayet 'affair going for two years'
■ DAILY MAIL 18 January 2014 : Red-faced government staff insist French president's 'mistress' who had been nominated for prestigious public role is no longer being considered
■ DAILY MAIL 14 January 2014 : Hollande's mistress denies she is pregnant following days of rumours suggesting she had been expecting for four months


► GUARDIAN 17 January 2014 : Vladimir Putin: gay people at Winter Olympics must 'leave children alone'

MIKHAIL PROKHOROV

■ BLEACHER REPORT 17 January 2014 : Brooklyn Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov Doesn't Want to Attend Their Games Either
■ NBA 15 January 2014 : Mikhail Prokhorov Says He's All In And So Are The Nets in a 127-110 Win
■ CBS NEW YORK 17 January 2014 : Lichtenstein: Nets’ Prokhorov Will Have To Settle For Global Games Title

► SLASH DOT - SCIENCE 17 January 2014 : Mystery Rock 'Appears' In Front of Mars Rover

* DISCOVERY NEWS : 17 January 2014 : Mystery Rock 'Appears' in Front of Mars Rover
* JPL NASA 16 January 2014  : Free Mars Exploration Rover 10-Year Anniversary Event Tonight

► NASA 17 January 2014  : NASA Center Renamed in Honor of Neil A. Armstrong

► NY TIMES 17 January 2014 : Obama Outlines Calibrated Curbs on Phone Spying

► GAMING : Clash of Clans: P.E.K.K.A. (Official). Published on Jan 15, 2014 by Clash of Clans



► ENTERTAINMENT : Anime | THE SIMPSONS | ANIMATION on FOX. Published on Jan 9, 2014 by Animation Domination



► FILM ANIMATIONS : Muppets Most Wanted - Outrage. Published on Jan 12, 2014 by MuppetsStudio



► FILM & ANIMATIONS : Devil Baby Attack . Published on Jan 14, 2014 by DevilsDueNYC



► ENTERTAINMENT : Tellement Vrai Mon combat à l'accouchement. Published on Oct 2, 2013 by Tellement vrai



► PEOPLE & BLOG : Владимир Познер. О Ксении Собчак. Published on Apr 16, 2013 by 1tvnetru

► Dinner and a Movie

► House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund government through Sept 30

► NSA collects millions of text messages globally: Guardian

► After JPMorgan settlement, banks add to defense funds - By Emily Flitter
NEW YORK - Several large U.S. banks have set aside extra money to pay for potential legal costs in part because of JPMorgan Chase & Co's massive $13 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over bad mortgages.

* Exclusive: NY AG won't ask BofA for damages; Merrill case goes on
* HSBC, Citi suspend traders as FX probe deepens
* S&P, Nasdaq end down with Intel, GE; Dow gains
* U.S. industry shows muscle in late 2013
* HSBC still in regulators' crosshairs over money-laundering

► Tortoise beats rabbit and other animals in Chinese pet ski-off

► Panda cub Bao Bao prepares for first big showing in DC



► Saad Hariri welcomes the start of his father's killing trial

► Pussy Riot vows no let-up in Russia human rights fight
► Sochi goes into lockdown as Olympic Games approach

► Scientists Crack Reasons Behind Bird Formations
► China's Hi-speed Railway Moves Into the Future

► Raw: Polar Bear Cubs Open Eyes for First Time



► Sweden Claims World's 'Deepest Hotel'. An old mine shaft in Sweden is proving to be a popular choice for overnight guests looking to get away from it all. The 'silver mine suite' in what's billed as the 'world's deepest hotel' has a bed, table, chair, candles - and little else.



► Putin : Gays Welcome but 'Leave Children in Peace'

► NEWS ■ France's Hollande sets new course with 'shift to the right' 
■ Senate approves three-day government funding extension
■ Russia denies 'hidden agenda' in Syria
■ Senate ready to send $1.1T spending bill to Obama
■ Exclusive: Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria's Assad - sources
■ Obama set limits, overhauls surveillance program, changes to overseas spying. AP Source: President Barack Obama to call for ending NSA's control of Americans' phone data
■ Lebanon's Hariri says could share power with Hezbollah
■ World won't be fooled by Assad regime at talks: Kerry
■ Pussy Riot members vow no let-up in Russia human rights fight

■ Record Breaking Cold Weather



► HOMES : A tiny house adorned with tomato cans and grocery bags

► GOOD MORNING AMERICA

■ Gisele Bundchen Defends Riding ATV With Baby and No Helmets 



■ Baby Teeth Jewelry Moms' Next Big Thing

► SHOPPING : What your nails are trying to tell you about your health

► CELEBRITY : Shiver Me Timbers! Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Are Engaged

► TV : Hairless Dancing Dog. Who let this dog out?

► 'Cybersex' victim: 'They made me perform obscene acts'

► TECHNOLOGY : Sex offence terms to be removed from internet addresses

► BUSINESS : Yahoo's chief operating officer in surprise departure

► Hariri murder trial begins at Hague
The in-absentia trial of four men accused of murdering Lebanese ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005 begins at an unprecedented tribunal at The Hague.

* Moment that changed history  - VIDEO 
* Trial polarises Lebanon
* Q&A: Hariri Tribunal
* Profile: Rafik Hariri 
* Profile: Lebanon's Hezbollah
* Lebanon profile

► HEALTH : Brain blow leaves life-long dangers

► MAGAZINE

■ Twin DNA test: Why identical criminals may no longer be safe
■ Do the French really work harder than the British?
■ A gun for women? -It's light but lethal, and small enough for a handbag
■ Reich riddle - The mystery of the Nazi and the portrait of a Welsh lady

► SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT : Birds' V formation finally explained


► VIDEO

■ Views of Francois Hollande in the French town of Tulle

■ Has the sun gone to sleep?

► ASIA : New Zealand's highest peak Mount Cook shrinks

► EUROPE : Winter Olympics: Putin cautions gay visitors to Sochi



► HEALTH
■ 'Smart contact lens' could help millions with diabetes



■ Gene therapy 'could be used to treat blindness' 





► Today's African Proverb

■ "Never fight a stranger in the dark, for he may turn out to be your brother" - A Zambian proverb sent by Peter Igbonekwu Cee, Lagos, Nigeria

■ "He who starts on a long journey does not put a banana to roast under the ashes" - A Kikuyu proverb sent by Jane Mukami, Kenya

► Pope Francis shakes up Vatican Bank supervisory board
► Navy's second-in-command forced to resign amid corruption scandal
► 'US should stop contradicting itself, send Geneva 2 invitation to Iran'
► No secret Moscow agenda with Syria, Iran for Geneva 2 conference - Lavrov 
► 'Racist' US diplomat says Indian 'vegetarians...are doing the raping'
► 'US telecoms seek to make internet enhanced form of cable TV'
► 'Hopefully, Britain will decide to leave the declining EU bloc'
► NSA collects millions of SMS messages worldwide
► Secret amendment in Congress keeps CIA in charge of deadly drone strikes 
► India accuses US Embassy school of tax evasion as diplomatic standoff heightens
► Chelsea Manning awarded 2014 Sam Adams Prize for Integrity in Intelligence
► Nobody will face discrimination at Sochi Olympics, Putin pledges
► US Army testing precision guided 'smart' rifles - report
► Wildfires blaze in heatwave across southern Australia
► Obama announces NSA programs overhaul
► Syria hands over plan for Aleppo ceasefire, readies for prisoner exchange
► Panicked lawmakers mull firing squad executions as drug shortage worsens
► Company responsible for W. Virginia chemical spill files for bankruptcy 
► BUSINESS : Gap between rich and poor the biggest threat to global economy – World Economic Forum

► VIDEOS

■ UK slammed for offering Syrian refugees charity, not asylum 
■ No Net Neutrality: US court blocks law for equal access to online content
■ CrossTalk: Who was Sharon?
■ 'Reform or die': UK gives EU breakaway ultimatum 
■ Terror Wave: Sectarian violence in Iraq highest in years
■ Arctic Rivalry: Battle for North Pole oil sparks fears of '21st-century Cold War' 
■ 'No sign US able to solve security disaster in Afghanistan'
■ Stasi 2.0: 'NSA using same illegal spy tactics from Cold War'
■ Iran has much more important role at Geneva 2 than many others - Iranian FM to RT  
■ 'Obama won't curb snooping, aims to prevent whistleblowers from spying inside NSA'
■ 'No indication Geneva 2 will be a meaningful decision'
■ NSA bulk data collection not cheap or effective in terrorism fight
■ CrossTalk: Lowering Media Bar
■ Syria doing its best to get rid of chemical weapons - Assad adviser to RT
■ 'Baby Steps': Little hope for big change as Obama offers NSA reform
■ 'Guarantees that Obama gave are worthless'
■ War... On Drugs: Captagon pills keep Syria rebels awake, fuel arms trade

► Hariri's murder trial set in the Netherlands

► Inside Story : Egypt referendum: A test of public opinion

► People and Power - Malawi's Children of Tobacco

► Orphans of the Sahara - Episode 2 - Rebellion


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► Inside Story : Fanning Lebanon's sectarian flames?

► Orphans of the Sahara - Episode 2 - Rebellion



► Featured Documentary - The South Africa Up series: 28Up - Part three
► Inside Story : The Vatican: Holy See of shame?

► VATICAN : U.N. Will Grill Vatican on Sex Abuse - Officials representing the Holy See will face questioning on the Church's child sex abuse record 
► SMALL BUSINESS : 10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Incredibly Happy
► INDIA : Gandhi Scion Won't Be India's Next Leader - The vice president of India's ruling Congress party won't run for Prime Minister in this year's elections
► SENATE : U.S. Senator Tom Coburn Says He's Retiring - 'Dr. No' is stepping down, citing health reasons and other concerns
► IRAQ : Iraq's Tribes Will Rise Again - They'll fight against al-Qaeda
► CONGRESS : Congress Won't Do Much Else This Year - There's still gridlock in D.C.
► 2016 ELECTION : Christie Faces N.J. Senate Probe - State lawmakers are investigating the bridge scandal

► FRANCE : French Prez Sends Partner Flowers - He's barred from visiting her in hospital

Valerie, you have to dress up from within yourself. Feeling old will make you look older than your age. Smile sincerely for your self, then you do not need to feel inferior because of Julie's younger, slimmer and more attractive than you, because she will be old as you are now. There is no reason for a woman to feel beautiful than other woman because she is protected by her youthfulness, because all ages promise their own beauty in every woman.




Before you do a lot of good things for Hollande, do it all yourself. So, you do not need to be too dependent on him. If after you improve the quality of your self --- And your Hollande is still like a stray dog​​, in a sense, you have been serving your best dishes for him but he still likes to snack on the sidewalk --- then you can start to lock your fence for him. Replace him with another man who has qualities far better than him. What is the great sleeping with a man who only relies on his penis? Ehehehe ... sorry, I'm a bit sassy, but I feel sorry for you.

"Hollande, if you neglect Valerie, you will be ugly toad of France!" said a witch from America. And you, Yulie, if you like Hollande just because he is a president of a European country (and not the president of a developing country such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and why not Burundi, Zimbabwe, Liberia or Togo as well, hm?) ... ehehhhehe ..., then your feelings will end up in one period of his presidency. Think about Hollande now is just a comedian who will turn into a frog if you snatch him from Valerie. And you only have an old male frog, ugly, poor and, womanizer ...rrr .... run! run!

And now, you, Hollande, ... who's the next target, hm? Teenagers? Blah! Old goat! (Not a billy goat, but as you said : He's frog, Cisca!)

► OLYMPICS : Putin to Gays: Leave Kids in Peace - Russia's president promises that gay visitors to the Winter Olympics will not be discriminated against, amid the country's anti-gay legislation

► NATIONAL SECURITY : Gates: We 'Probably' Should Have Declared Iraq War - Ex-defense secretary said it would have re-established Congress' role in making major life-and-death decisions

► HISTORY : Ben Franklin Has a Facebook Page - Brags about flying a kite on his faux profile

► LOCAL

■ Earthquake: 3.8 quake strikes near Villa Park, Calif.
■ Earthquake risks have evolved since Northridge | PHOTOS : 1994 Northridge earthquake
■ Light rail should not be built under LAX terminal area, officials say
■ In reversal, quake researchers to turn over list of concrete buildings
■ Crews continue battling Colby fire as winds remain calm

► SCIENCE & HEALTH

■ Jury is out on health effects of e-cigarettes - Health experts disagree whether electronic cigarettes help fight smoking or threaten to get more people hooked, including teenagers. The answer is probably years away.
■ California declares drought emergency

► ENTERTAINMENT : Sandra Bullock says Oscar nomination 'feels so otherworldly'

► BUSINESS : Is 'Duck Dynasty' played out? 

► SPORTS : Kobe Bryant says he plans to play again this season

► TRAVEL : L.A. Times Travel Show: In Europe and beyond, river cruises surge

► JACKET COPY : Tale of a slave revolt in Greg Grandin's 'The Empire of Necessity' 



► FRAMEWORK

■ Colby fire at 1,700 acres and growing - Posted By: Marc Martin  



■ Pictures in the News | January 15, 2014 - Posted By: Marc Martin



The "Upside Down House" is an eye-catching attraction at the All Russia Exhibition Center in Moscow. PHOTOGRAPH BY: YURI KOCHETKOV / EPA

■ The Week in Pictures | Jan. 13–19, 2013 - Posted By: Marc Martin

News Headlines (48) 22 October 2012

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Мульт личности: Дорожная песня (24.06.12) || Мульт личности: Песня про Евровидение (24.06.12)



TWINS BABIES

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Twins Merle and Stijn talking to each other oftewel: Stijn en Merle babbelen er op los!




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Town Hall Debate Songified || Debate Highlights Songified!

The series of debates between the U.S. candidate president for the final round will take place on Monday evening (10/22) local time. Debate on the theme of U.S. foreign policy will be held at Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.

The debate is the last chance for them to be face to face to convince the American people. They will say their opinion in order to get the votes in the presidential election on 6 November. Mitt Romney is predicted to be back to attack the weakness of Obama's foreign policy.

In the second round of debate last week, Romney revealed the U.S. consulate attack incident in Libya to discredit Obama. But then, Obama could reverse the Romney's  attacks and give the right answer.

In the final round of debate, Romney will attack Obama again linked to the weakening of the U.S. leadership in the world. The issue actually has been also submitted by Romney in the article and his campaign before the first debate took place earlier this month.

Director and senior fellow of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jon Alterman judging, Romney would easily attack the foreign policy and national security under the Obama administration. Especially, he added, Obama's policy in dealing with Iran, Syria, China, Afghanistan and Russia. "Obama already has a track record on foreign policy, and Romney does not have it, so Romney can argue as easy as picking the cherries. But that does not mean it will be used as a benchmark by the American people, "he said.

Nevertheless, the researchers assessed the foreign policy offered by Romney in his campaigns did not offer much alternative policy of the Obama administration. One of them was Romney pledged to stiffen the pressure on Iran to halt its nuclear program, whereas the Obama administration has implemented the strict economic sanctions.

In the 90-minute debate, I doubt Romney will attack by offering alternative solutions.

Discussion hosted by news anchor Bob Schieffer will be divided into six segments. Segments include America's role in the world, the war in Afghanistan, relations with Israel, Iran's nuclear program, the changes in the Middle East, terrorism, and the rise of China.
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ONLINE TODAY

► Science Reveals the Power of a Handshake
► Eating tomatoes lowers stroke risk 
► Genes and Immune System Shaped by Childhood Poverty, Stress
► Mars Soil Sample Delivered for Analysis Inside Rover - Sciencedaily  || Reuters - Rover Curiosity eats first Martian dirt
► Alton Towers' new giant £18m rollercoaster will be 'first of its kind in the world'
► Extreme Global Warming May Have Caused Largest Extinction Ever - By Charles Choi, LiveScience Contributor  || China Exclusive: New report blames heat for ancient extinction  || LIVESCIENCE - Extreme Global Warming May Have Caused Largest Extinction Ever  || DAILY MAIL - Earth 'too hot for life' after mass extinction 250 million years ago

► Timeline: Political turmoil and violence in Lebanon since 2005 - Reuters
► Assad tells Syria envoy arms flows to rebels must stop - By Marwan Makdesi | Reuters
► France: Iran seems on track for nukes by mid-2013 - Associated Press
► US and Iran: Could Romney be tougher than Obama? Unlikely. Short of conducting a unilateral military strike or declaring war against the Islamic Republic, a Romney administration would be faced with the same legislative options on Iran as President Obama, who has already administered them - By Roshanak Taghavi | Christian Science Monitor
► After Libya misfire, pressure on Romney in foreign policy debate - By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland
► Confusion in Libya over fate of former Gaddafi spokesman - By Ali Shuaib | Reuters

► 20 October 2012  - Anger erupts as Lebanon mourns Beirut bomb victims  || 20 October 2012 - Lebanese cabinet in emergency talks after Beirut bomb  || PRESS TV - US benefits most from instability in Lebanon: Analyst

► 22 October 2012 - US to help Lebanon bomb investigation

► 22 October 2012  - Cuba's Fidel Castro in first public appearance in months
► 21 October 2012  - Lederhosen and dirndl dresses make a comeback - By Bethany Bell BBC News, Vienna
► 22 October 2012  -Tibetan mountain finch rediscovered after 80 years | By Adrian Pitches Environment correspondent, BBC North-East
► 20 October 2012  - Luxembourg royal wedding: Crown Prince Guillaume weds 

► Ten of France's natural wonders - 19 October 2012 | By Anita Isalska, Lonely Planet 

And this is the latest invention from France (What? Latest?)  Ehehhe, a very sexy bald man (for me). Marvellous. Adorable. Maybe he's kind of a soft pillow, or chubby baby. Just the same thing. He has a lot of self-color. Infant, youth and grandpa, ehhehe... I'm still pregnant. So, I still crave to kiss his bald head. Mwah!

Oh Red White and Blue, feels like I'm falling in love again, ... Shananana... how beautiful it is. Shananana. And my partner is the framer of this beauty. Shananana. Wondehful, dahling.

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Whine and Dime: French winemakers sound alarm over foreigners in business



► Clashes in Beirut as security chief mourners attempt to storm govt HQ (PHOTOS, VIDEO). Published: 21 October, 2012 - Edited: 22 October, 2012 

The Tearing of Family Fraternity
Relation between Syria and Lebanon was rooted in the French occupation era in 1920. At that time, the French created a Greater Syria that included Syria, Lebanon and Turkey in the south.

According to Dr. Bassel Salloukh , this factor made Damascus always think Beirut as a brother of the family. Damascus was dubbed the special relationship with term "Alaqat Mumayyaza".

Actually this is a euphemism used by Damascus to legitimize their intervention in the domestic and foreign policy of Lebanon. Bassel referring to military intervention launched by the late Hafez al-Assad in 1976. The move was taken when it was struck Lebanon's civil war. At that time, the Maronite Christian group that carried the Lebanese front clashed with the Lebanese National Movement consisted of Muslims left-wing activists.

If it is considered from a geopolitical -- according to Bassel --  the defeat of Christian camp will invite Israeli intervention in Lebanon through the Bekaa valley, which practically dismantle the Lebanese-Syrian corridor.




On the other hand, Sunni Islamist victory will be bad in Syria. Because the group is allied with Iraq and Libya, so that Syria can be dragged into premature conflict against Israel. Based on that calculation, Hafez al-Assad supporting Christian camp, which could be driven easily.

Syria's presence in Lebanon continued after the civil war in Lebanon ended with the Taif Agreement in October 1989. "Because, through the agreement Syria's role in Lebanon is recognized as a guarantor of security," said Murhaf Jouejati, director of Middle East studies at George Washington University.

Consequently, from 1991 to 2005 Syria practically fully took control of domestic and foreign policy of Lebanon. The move was done in order to ensure the continuity between the Christians, Sunni Muslims, Shiite Muslims and Druze sect.

But Hariri's death in 2005 has changed everything. Hariri who opposed Syria was killed by al-Assad's regime. "The Syria intervention and Hariri's death became a turning point that led to a dramatic change in the relationship between Syria and Lebanon," said Hussein Ibish,  Lebanon's daily Star newspaper correspondent.
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Wissam al-Hassan's death had been predicted
A week before the fatal car bomb in Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday (10/19) Wissam al Hassan knew he was being targeted by the assassins. To a number of Lebanese opposition leaders he warned them to stay alert.

According to Lebanon's Interior Minister Marwan Charbel, Al-Hassan claimed that he received the death threats because he revealed the involvement of former information minister Michael Samaha with the Syrian government. Therefore, Charbel asked Al-Hassan immediately abroad and did not return to Lebanon for a while, but this 47-year-old man insisted on staying in Beirut.

French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius was bluntly accused Syria as the ringleader of Al-Hassan's death. Fabius called Bashar as-Assad as a manipulator who wanted to spread the conflict to Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.

Through the investigation conducted by Al-Hassan, Samaha was known to plan the bombing in Lebanon on the order of Syria's special security adviser Brigadier General Ali Mamlouk. The incriminating evidence came in August when Samaha aide recorded the delivery of explosives from Mamlouk. Samaha was also mentioned often recording the important conversations. The recordings of secret talks were uploaded by him to computer and it's getting aggravating his case.

The case built by Al-Hassan at Samaha was very unusual happened in Lebanon. People like Samaha have a strong connection, can't be touched. Moreover, the Syria interests has deep roots in Lebanon. But Hassan insisted, assuming the case was different. Long before Samaha's case, Al-Hassan was an important figure in Lebanon security realm. The father of two children was a former security chief of late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who was killed by a car bomb in 2005.

He later became a key investigator for the Lebanon special investigation to investigate the Hariri's death. The results of his investigation later was used to indict four members of Hezbollah, so it was cornering Hezbollah and Bashar al-Assad.

As the head of domestic intelligence, Al-Hassan was known as an anti-Syrian figure. This fact practically was a counterweight in the realm of Lebanese intelligence, because the military intelligence agency known as Syria's supporter. Together with a number of other politicians, they joined in the March 8 Alliance and supported the Damascus policy in Lebanon.

Al-Hassan was one of the leaders of March 14 bloc, anti-Syrian groups formed a day after a wave of protests condemned the killer behind Hariri's death in 2005.



Al-Hassan was buried beside Hariri. The mourners were greeted with Lebanese military cordon around Martyrs' Square.
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Knick-Knacks About Iran's Nuclear

ПυcĿєΛя [HQ]
by Cisca Zarmansyah (videos)
16:04
Added about 4 months ago

As a nuclear power - as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon - the United States has a moral responsibility to act. (BΛЯΛCΚ OBΛMΛ)



Reading For Today
► http://alsos.wlu.edu/defau​lt.aspx
► http://alsos.wlu.edu/infor​mation.aspx?id=3468&search​=France+
► http://www.beyondnuclear.o​rg/home/2011/3/13/harvey-w​asserman-addresses-japan-n​uclear-crisis-on-rt.html
► http://www.world-nuclear.o​rg/
► http://www.nuclearabolitio​n.net/
► http://www.carnegieendowme​nt.org/publications/index.​cfm?fa=view&id=43042
► http://allthingsnuclear.or​g/

You, Pranay Suresh, CieL- FreYa Ceastle, Fairuz Azalia and 4 others like this.

Adriaan Zef : This is very informative. Thanks, hon.

Adriaan Zef : http://englishrussia.com/i​ndex.php/2009/04/29/at-the​-nuclear-power-plant/

Fairuz Azalia : Iran showing fastest scientific growth of any country : http://www.newscientist.co​m/article/dn18546-iran-sho​wing-fastest-scientific-gr​owth-of-any-country.html

Fairuz Azalia : Even on the 2nd February last year, Iran successfully launched a satellite that was named Kavoshgar 3 into space. The satellite carried a variety of living organisms such as mice, two male turtles and worms for research purposes. (http://en.rian.ru/world/20​100203/157765694.html) ......& Pics of new Iranian Kavoshgar and sattelites ( http://www.irandefence.net​/showthread.php?t=65346 )

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Are you inspired by the tsunami and nuclear radiation in Japan? http://english.aljazeera.n​et/news/asia-pacific/2011/​03/2011311607470826.html ....And that radation evokes our memories of the Chernobyl nuclear tragedy in Ukraine, 25 years ago...

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : but the food festival seems better than nuclear consuming. They have a celebration for it: http://www.foodreference.c​om/html/ukraine-food-shows​.html, .... Celebrating food traditions in Ukraine : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi​/programmes/direct/ukraine​/9418584.stm ....... and Ukraine in pictures : http://www.bbc.com/travel/​gallery/20110228-ukraine-i​n-pictures

Pranay Suresh : It began in Japan and it should end in Japan.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : I doubt it, dude. Moreover, Iran is not the only nuclear country in the world. We can mention the United States, Russia, Britain, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea as a nuclear-armed country, and those who ever had the nuclear weapons such as Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and South Africa.

Pranay Suresh : guys, ... anyone knows about the Japan's nuclear and its attitude toward NPT, especially its attitude toward the Iran's nuclear?

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Most of Japan's electricity using nuclear power, with its largest implementer is TEPCO :: http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/​corpinfo/overview/p-glance​-e.html, ... If its policy towards Iran may be affected with its umbrellas (America).... ,.... well, that's roughly in general, there may be a more detail please update.

Pranay Suresh : I see, ... it follows the rules of IAEA, doesn't it? http://www.iaea.org/newsce​nter/news/tsunamiupdate01.​html

Cisca Zarmansyah : Jan, you're very romantic .... The wind which blew into the south bringing these nuclear particles down to Belarus. A few weeks later, the radioactive emissions were found in the eastern European region, west and north. More than 2 million people evacuated to avoid nuclear contamination. Until now the government is still closing the area up to 30 km from the reactors. WHO noted at least 17 thousand people died, 6000 children suffering from thyroid cancer because of dangerous radioactive."

Regarding the nuclear reactor explosion in Japan, the world nuclear association in London stated that it was caused by hydrogen spark. (http://www.world-nuclear-n​ews.org/RS_Possible_damage​_at_Fukushima_Daiichi_2_15​03111.html)... But yah ... so-so, let's trail into the season of second world war.

Valentino Vie: Baby, is there still a forgotten country in your folder? MYANMAR. Oui, although Myanmar's ambition is far from harm, but the countries in Southeast Asia must be vigilant.

► http://in.reuters.com/arti​cle/2011/03/15/idINIndia-55548020110315
► http://in.reuters.com/arti​cle/2011/03/12/idINIndia-5​5531020110312
► http://lesverts.fr/sommair​e.php3
► http://www.europe1.fr/Medi​aCenter/Emissions/L-interv​iew-de-Jean-Pierre-Elkabba​ch/Videos/Juppe-risque-tre​s-eleve-au-Japon-454243/
► http://www.foei.org/

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Flashback

IЯΛП [HQ]
by Cisca Zarmansyah (videos)
2:36
In a final declaration, the organizer of "hatred" parade demanding "the toughest penalties against the instigators leaders" and referred to them as "criminals on earth", a crime that could be punishable by death under Iranian law.



Reading For Today
► http://www.presstv.ir/deta​il/165839.html
► http://www.amnesty.org/en/​news-and-updates/iran-prot​est-crackdown-condemned-20​11-02-14
► http://www.alarabiya.net/a​rticles/2011/02/16/137817.​html
► http://standwithfreeiran.t​umblr.com/page/2
► Iranian opposition calls for Feb. 20 rallies to mourn deaths of protester
► http://www.iranhumanrights​.org/media/
► http://www.pbs.org/newshou​r/rundown/2011/02/fresh-ir​an-protests-highlight.html
► http://www.spacewar.com/re​ports/Mideast_unrest_puts_​US_military_access_in_jeop​ardy_999.html

► Inbox: Jacques LaMarche at 17 February 2011 at 11:30 Report, "It looks like the Iranian revolt will be more difficult this time around. The killing of Neda was a rallying cry in 2009, and the protesters were one step ahead of riot squads. I worry it will become a bloodbath this time"

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CieL- FreYa Ceastle: President Obama called on the Iranian government to allow protesters to control the streets in Tehran. Would Obama or any US president allow protesters to control the streets in Washington, D.C.?" - Paul Craig Roberts : http://www.informationclea​ringhouse.info/article2288​2.htm

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Sweetie, don't be naughty. Santa is watching you!... :D))

Pranay Suresh : Did she send you the same "delinquency"?

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Yups! there's always a windmill on her mind. She looks like a wheel within a wheel.

Fairuz Azalia : News Code: 30254646
Publish Date: 19/2/2011 06:07:41 GMT
Headlines in major Iranian newspapers Tehran, Feb 19, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in major Iranian dailies on Saturday:

** TEHRAN TIMES
- Bahraini army clamps down on protests

** IRAN NEWS
- Judiciary urged to punish sedition leaders

** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- Nation vents anger at leaders of sedition

** IRAN DAILY
- Nationwide protests condemn opposition leaders

** IRAN
- Bloody weekend in Bahrain, Yemen and Libya

** IRAN-E VARZESHI
- Perspolis vs Shahin today

** RESALAT
- Egypt revolution not finished

** HAMSHAHRI
- Iranians condemn opposition leaders

9060**1422
Islamic Republic News Agency/IRNA NewsCode: 30254646

Pranay Suresh : So is it true? Iran is in turmoil?

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Mainstream media has spread as if a wave of Egypt and Tunisia revivlas were now beginning to hit Iran. In fact, most of the news released by Western media were not sourced directly from their own reporters. Reuters also quoted from "semi-official media" in Tehran.

The images displayed by Reuters, AFP, and some other media were simply a garbage can on fire, but tendentious, the story led the reader to believe that there were major events in Tehran. Channel 7 News ran a very brief picture of rally in Tehran. The amount was seemingly a bit, then they combined it with a picture of a massive rally in Cairo.

Fairuz Azalia : Surprisingly, only with a short source, Obama immediately lifts up his voice and mentions the shootings existence is carried out by Iranian military.

Pranay Suresh : Wow,... what a difference his attitude to face Tunisia and Egypt!

Almira Izzati : Okay okay, the transition should be implemented slowly. OMG, he had fled!

Pranay Suresh : ... Yeah,... I wonder, ... why does Obama agree when the Egypt transitional government finally is handed over to military? whereas, the Egyptian military history is filled with grim history of suppression and torture against the activists who opposed Mubarak.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Your question is correct. Over the last 30 years, Egyptian military is one of the five largest countries which is receiving aid from US, other than Israel (the biggest beneficiaries), Jordan, Tunisia, and Columbia. The US military has helped Egypt to suppress freedom of the Egyptian. Why now do they boast about freedom for Iranians? I'm asking or answering? ... it sounds the same.

Fairuz Azalia : Demonstrations in Tehran (February 13, 2011) reported by Reuters was attended by thousands of people. Is it true there are thousands of people?

Almira Izzati : No photos and videos that support this claim.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Even if it was true there were thousands of people took to the streets, why did Reuters not report about a massive demonstration which was attended by millions people in Tehran and all over the Iran, which was lasted only two days earlier?

Almira Izzati : Such action should become the much more important news, shouldn't it?

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : .... It's supposed to be. But of course, the demo on February 11 is not important for the West, because it is intended to celebrate the victory day of Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Fairuz Azalia : If millions of Iranian can spontaneously took to the streets, why did not they all just march against their government? In Egypt and Tunisia, people poured into the streets without being able to be prevented by guns and tanks. Even after the fire and sprayed tear gas was, they still persisted in Tahrir Square. In Iran, if it's true they were oppressed under their government, what can prevent them from spilling on the streets to overthrow their government? They do have bravely march in 1979 demanding the resignation of Shah Pahlevi. At that time, the military of Pahlavi regime was just as ruthless with Tunisia military or Egypt military, for equally trained by CIA and was funded by US. But, there's no mainstream media reported it!

Cisca Zarmansyah : Indeed, this hypocrisy is so often repeated. I also want to repeat some of what I wrote earlier. First, the system of government in Iran is different from other Middle Eastern governments. Islamic Republic of Iran was established through a referendum by the UN supervision. Over 90% of Iran people in 1979 said "Yes" to Islamic Republic of Iran. So, in the Western spectacles, Iran was a country formed with democratic. If they choose to form an Islamic republic, why the West must protest?

Second, Iran's government system put the president position under the Leader's position (In Persian, it is called: Rahbar). The president's duty is to assume the executive power, while the leader supervises the administration, law and legislation, in order to stay on the path of Islamic law.

It means, Iran has positioned the clerics as their democracy guardians. Of course, at this point, many people have expressed their disapproval. The concept that there are clerics who are sophisticated and able to take a political decision (that is really in line with Islamic law) is indeed like a utopia for most people, especially for Western society who is fed up with obscene cases of their priests.

But, if the Iranian people believe in such a utopia, why do we as outsiders have to protest? And the Western media, again being hypocritical by not broadcasting what a massive crowd took to the streets to perform Friday prayers with the Leader on last Friday, February 4. They formed rows to miles in the streets around Tehran University. They loved and trusted in their leader, then what should we do next? Vilify them as fanatics and fools? They want to be deceived by their cleric? Hah! ... if we follow a variety of reports about the achievements of science and technology in Iran, it is difficult to call them as the fools.

Third, the Leader is (currently held by Ayatollah Khamenei) selected by popular vote. The Clerics in Iran can run (or be nominated by the people) to become a member of clerics council (Assembly of Expert). People also vote to elect 86 of hundreds of clerics who follow the election. This clerics council choose the leader, they oversee his performance, they'ra also entitled to dismiss him if he is deemed to have violated the "mandate of the office."

So, on behalf of human rights and freedom, that's the rights and freedoms of Iranian to love their clerics, to remain faithful to Islamic government system (which used to be their own choice) and keep the establishment of that system, including the actions to disperse anarchy demonstrations which obviously funded by the US!
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(CZ/LA/Février 2011)

Valentino Vie : Is Ayatollah Khamenei the brain behind the murder of Rafik Hariri?:: Khamenei ordered Hariri killing, Hizbullah takeover

Tuesday 18 January 2011 09:01:46 GMT
A UN tribunal investigating the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri is expected to accuse Iranian Leader Ayatollah Khamenei of ordering the killing.

According to the US-based Newsmax website, the investigative body will lay out evidence showing that the 2005 murder was committed by Iran’s Quds force, along with Hizbullah.

The order to murder Hariri was transmitted to Hizbullah’s military leader, Imad Mughniyeh, by Quds force chief Qassem Suleymani, sources told Newsmax.

Mughniyeh was killed in a car bombing in Damascus on February 12, 2008. According to Saturday’s report, Mughniyeh put together the hit team that carried out the attack at the behest of Iran, with the help of his brother in- law.

"The Iranians considered Hariri to be an agent of Saudi Arabia, and felt that killing him would pave the way for a Hizbullah takeover of Lebanon," a source told Newsmax.

Iran was not the only country involved in the assassination plot, they said. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and his brother-in-law, Assef Shawkat, the head of Syrian intelligence, also played key roles in the plan to murder Hariri, a source was reported as saying.

According to the report, the tribunal is set to hand in a preliminary copy to pre-trial Judge Daniel Fransen.

Hizbullah denounces the Netherlands based tribunal as a conspiracy by the US and Israel and demanded Hariri reject the court’s findings even before they come out. But Hariri has refused to break cooperation with the tribunal. (Source : here)

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DAVID DUKE
by Cisca Zarmansyah (videos)
9:59



"The truth is there are two hundred white women raped in America by a black man for every one black woman raped by whites." (DAVID DUKE)

Website:
► http://www.davidduke.com/
► http://www.davidduke.org/

You, Fairuz Azalia, Valentino Vie, Adriaan Zef and 3 others like this.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : US and big countries always condemned acts of terrorism committed by certain groups, but terrorism state as practiced by Israeli agenda is as if not used.

Valentino Vie : Yeah,... The failure as common with spectacular success. He remind me of The Lavon Affair. Susannahhhh....nah

Valentino Vie : about his quote,may be this is useful for you: http://archive.frontpagema​g.com/readArticle.aspx?ART​ID=26368

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Israel's control of mass media and the US government managed to obscure most of the developing story about Israeli terrorism against Palestinians. They are also able to cover acts of war and terrorism that bloodied against US. You can read more of Robert Fisk reports on the massacre at Qana: http://www.islamawareness.​net/Persecution/Israel/us_​qana.html

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Thanks to you guy, I got this http://www.antijihadresist​ance.com/ and this http://www.libertiesallian​ce.org/ from FPM

Cisca Zarmansyah : Noy, ...mmmmuachhh

Adriaan Zef : Don't kiss a stranger, my dear. That's not your sweet lips' habit.

Valentino Vie : kiss you tight, baby. Tell me, who's the man who also knows the habit of your lips, hm?

In an interview on the ABC program "This Week", Ahmadinejad said, "If the U.S. government really wants to change its policy in Afghanistan and in Iraq, and to move towards serving the interests of both countries, we are always open for cooperation, as we do now. " ► http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/week-transcript-clinton-ahmadinejad/story?id=11674085

Iran was responsible to ensure Afghanistan didn't become the hideout of the terrorists. United States was worried about the negative influence of Iran on Afghanistan, following the recognition of President Hamid Karzai on Monday (10/25) that he had received unding amounting hundreds of thousands of euros from Iran. White House spokesman Bill Burton called on Iran to act more positively. He said the U.S. and the international community had reason to feel anxious. Iran was trying to use a negative influence in Afghanistan.

The U.S. State Department spokesman, Philip Crowley said that Washington didn't question the right of Iran to provide assistance to Afghanistan, as well as the right o Afghans to receive it. But the U.S remained suspicious about the motives of Iran, because given its history to play a destabilizing role against its neighbors. Thousands of Pentagon documents leaked in July last year showed that Iran funded the Taliban for the past nine years, after the U.S. invasion in 2001.

Iran was accused as two-faced. That was evidenced by the Iranian government's role in the construction of roads in western Afghanistan and the provision of electricity in Herat. In fact, Tehran was planning to build car plants and extended the rail network to Afghanistan. But, on the other hand Iran was also suspected of supporting the separatist groups from Afghanistan. Former Governor of Nimroz, Ghulam Dastgir Azaad repeatedly caught Iran of providing weapons and training to insurgents in Afghanistan-Iran border region.

Even some Iranian officials claimed that they had provided the intelligence for the United States when it invaded Afghanistan in 2001 ago. In 2005, Iran was also suspected of sending U.S. $ 200 thousand to the accomplice of Gulbud-din Hekmatyar, a rebel leader in Afghanistan. As for last year, Iran sent the weapons to Hekmatyar. ( More about him : On Warlordsofafghanistan; On Longwar Journal ; On Globalsecurity ; On GlobalJihad) ;

Iran's advantage in diving these efforts was the Tehran would benefit in geopolitics. Because the two neighboring countries that potentially posed a threat (Iraq and Afghanistan) to be benign. The Impact was the influence of Shiite Islam to the West Asia, Central and Southern would be widespread. On the other hand, Afghanistan could support the Iran's nuclear program.

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Almira Izzati

NTI: Global Security Newswire - Iran Nuclear Deadlock Persists at Meeting

gsn.nti.org

An Iranian diplomat signaled initial optimism about the direction multilateral negotiations were taking today in Istanbul, Turkey, but another participant said the sides had made no movement toward resolving a long-running nuclear standoff, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, Jan. 20).

CieL- FreYa Ceastle, Lakshmi Lavanya and Pranay Suresh like this.

Cisca Zarmansyah : Izti, your impression as if it... ehheehhe, ... well I admit it, maybe the word of "nuclear" sounds scary, but actually nuclear technology for reactor is the most secure technology, because there's no pollution.

Lakshmi Lavanya : it seems I've to remember the science lesson when I was in high school, especially about protons and neutrons.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : conversation based on common sense will be a constructive thing. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsS​how.aspx?NID=30200964&SRCH​=1

Cisca Zarmansyah : Anya, after protons and neutrons, don't forget with a much smaller particles which is called the quarks.

Almira Izzati : so... what should I shout? auwww .... wonderful? .... ....

Cisca Zarmansyah:... .... I miss your laughter Izti,.. ya ya ya, we'll learn more about nuclear functions in health, agriculture, hydrology, and so forth ... but now it seems I agree with you that what the important is pow pow pow! ....

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sEx, LieS, irAn, iSrAeL & wiKiLeaKs
by Cisca Zarmansyah (videos)
11:01



You, Pranay Suresh, Adriaan Zef, Valentino Vie and 3 others like this.

Fairuz Azalia : Do you remember about Sabourjian?

Cisca Zarmansyah : Yes, I do, Fai. It's one of the famous Jews tribe. Now it includes in the "list of names perpetuated" by Iran Ministry of Interior.

His family changed his name from Sabourjian became Mahmoud Ahmadinejad when he converted to Islam, not long after he was born. Telegraph sources said, if President Ahmadinejad by frequently attacked the Jewish issue, then it was just his attempt to hide his past as a Jewish descent.

Ali Nourizadeh, a researcher Center for Arab and Iranian Studies, said, "Mr. Ahmadinejad's background explains many things about him. Family member who changes the religion will get a new name. By making anti Israel statement, actually he's trying to hide his blood relationship with the Jewish nation." : http://www.nydailynews.com​/news/world/2009/10/04/200​9-10-04_iran_president_mah​moud_ahmadinejad_is_secret​ly__jewish.html

Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is secretly ... Jewish?

articles.nydailynews.comOy vey!Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - perhaps the world's best-known Holocaust denier - might actually be Jewish, according to a bombshell report published on Saturday.

Fairuz Azalia : I just want a little cheap gossip with you.

Cisca Zarmansyah : I like that. Let's make it more exciting.

Fairuz Azalia : I'm really stressed by all the recent world events.

Cisca Zarmansyah ‎: ... Why? Is it because America and Israel always have the strong "inner connection"?

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : What is feared? There's no danger from Iran's actions against America and Israel, and Iran doesn't intend at all to attack them.

Fairuz Azalia : ...Do not be shy, I guess. Actually, America, Israel and other western countries are aware of this, even they also realize that they have the common interests. The proof is a sophisticated weapons supply from Israel to Iran during the war between Iran and Iraq, although the evidence is intentionally hidden to public. But the role of US is very clear in helping Iran through the flow of Shiite followers in Iraq, they always carry out the entire command / American command, but a very ironic and invisible is this assistance financed by the Sunni Arab nation.

Cisca Zarmansyah : If the US really feel threatened by Iran, then the US and its allies actually can never conquer Iraq and manage to kill millions of Sunni Arabs lives in Iraq. I think the US and Iran have the common interests in Iraq, because if they don't have it, of course the US will prefer the Sunni Arabs to regulate the state's important issues and will fully support the Sunni army until no more space an opportunity for Iran to enter Iraqi territory.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : Is it true that Iran very dangerous for public safety world, especially for America and Israel?

Adriaan Zef : That's the Wikileaks project, creating a conflict between Iran and Arab!

Fairuz Azalia : The answer is "Maybe Yes", because America is the sole heir to the western nations in terms of hatred against Islam.

Cisca Zarmansyah : .... and the US also knows that hard line Shiite government in Iran also have the same hatred towards Islam.

Adriaan Zef : Your style begin to creep, I'm so passionately want to catch you!... hehehe

Valentino Vie : That's a smooth shot, baby! haha,... at least the US will provide more opportunities to the Iraq citizens who have the same ideology with Gulf countries leaders, which have been regarded by America as "friend", or it can be said as a friendship gift between them.

Cisca Zarmansyah : The Iranian ancestors were come from the "Safawiyyah", who defended Christians in Europe at the time of the expansion of the Ottoman dynasty in Europe. They (the Shia in Iran) was the first bastion of the attacks launched by the Ottoman army.

At the time of the Ottoman dynasty expansion in Europe, they kindled the fire of revolution by taking over power in some Muslim areas of central government. So the princes of the Ottoman Dynasty was forced to withdraw its forces from Europe in order to overcome this, but some big cities in Europe have been going to work on the conquered.

JPS asked me, "If so / if the relationship between US, Western States, Israel and Iran is just fine, then what's the secret behind the war declaration and threat that posed by the Western countries and America leaders against Iran?"

The answer is actually the West (especially America with the approval of Iran) wants to extort property owned by Arab countries, because with the increasing displays of force in Iran would add the fear sense of Arab States, so that the Arab states would necessarily rush to ask for the United States protection security by buying sophisticated weapons that it will be stored until the time it will be used.

By the defense cooperation way, the US can freely control the security conditions in Arab countries, even it can infiltrate to intervene their internal affairs, it can freely infiltrate important centers such as education and social culture by offering management / methodologies with the West to Arab countries, as the implementation of the defense agreement and security stability in the country concerned.

The Iran interests from all of this is to show great strength of its weaponry to the surrounding region. The strong statement from US and Western countries that seems to intimidate Iran is only to make the Arab states fear.

If Iran is increasingly intimidated, then it will feel above the wind and demanding too much. You know that, Iran ever tried to change the religious method in some Gulf States. Although the number of Shiites (in Iraq) just a little, but they're able to emasculate and to embargo on Sunni scholars majority. They believe that America will always defend, although under the pretext of "protecting the minorities."

I think the information about Iran's strength in some mass media has been exaggerated. We can compare Iran ( with its population around 70 million people who still in unstable legal and economic conditon) with other Sunni countries like Egypt or Turkey. Both them have about 75 million people, and they're more stable in a matter of law, order of leadership. Their military forces are also more powerful than Iran.

CieL- FreYa Ceastle : If we already know the actual facts behind the American threats against Iran and Israel are only intended to drain the wealth of Arab cuntries, it's just for American power to determine policies related to security issues, just for Iran's show of its force, and just for Shiite teachings can be entered in the Arab countries, then what must be done to deal with all this?

Cisca Zarmansyah : According to me, what should be done is to encourage all Sunni Arab countries. At least, the Gulf States have to be more careful to use their wealth. Firstly, it's better to divert some of the costs to finance the purchase of weapons technology experts from some Islamic countries, especially from Islamic countries which were once under the auspices of Russian Federation. They're very competent.

Then to build sophisticated weapons factories, because the weapon which is designed by Muslim scholars can actually strengthen the Islam, not the weapons that had been imported from America. How great and how powerful the weapons made any enemies, they would have been calculated and limited their strength. (Please review the US claims against Israel when it sells weapons to Saudi Arabia. That's the largest arms purchase and sale transactions in history)

Secondly, transferring some money to support all activities in order to restore the awareness of Sunni Muslims worldwide to unite, because this is the most important security fortress to alienate all threats and dangers of the Shiite.

Fairuz Azalia : Thank you, C. You make it becomes more interesting to observe, but is that so easy to awaken them?

Cisca Zarmansyah : ... ...Naaah, ... they should be assertive and confident that there's no other way out, but to unite. If not, they will split apart as has been done by Persians and Romans to Arab nation.

Finally, although Israel will carry out its intention ...to destroy Iran, actually which will be destroyed at the first time is Arab States. On its time, Iran will be faced only by American forces alone, that by then had anchored in the Gulf Countries.

After that, Arab countries will become flat and become a place for seeding the winning side. Just as happened in Egypt and its surrounding areas on the war between Persia and Rome (before the prophet Muhammad was sent). Egypt and the surrounding areas had been swept twice. The first time was when the Persians won and the second time was on the Romans' victory.