Myanmar authorities ‘not behind’ religious unrest: Government

Myanmar’s government and army were not behind recent outbreaks of deadly religious violence, the president’s spokesman said Friday, amid accusations that security forces stood by – or were even complicit – in the clashes.

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Certainly standing by while far-right Monks fan flames!

UK Prime Minister Cameron Insists on British Rebate at EU Summit – SPIEGEL ONLINE

It is all he is good at – being a spoil sport and trying to look tough for voters that know he is out of his depth…

British Prime Minister David Cameron managed to find conflict where none was wanted. As he arrived in Brussels, he said he was going to focus on defending the so-called UK rebate — the sum of money Britain gets back from it EU budget contributions due to the limited benefits it receives from European agricultural subsidies.

Other summit participants were less than impressed. Cameron is “never happy” when it comes to the EU budget, complained European Parliament President Martin Schulz.

via UK Prime Minister Cameron Insists on British Rebate at EU Summit – SPIEGEL ONLINE.

About Us – ASAP Connections – Appalachian Local Foods

ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. We work to accomplish our mission by:

Providing marketing support and training to area farmers

Connecting area chef and foodservice buyers with the farmers who suit their needs

Spearheading a Local Food Campaign, which includes our Local Food Guide, local food bumper sticker (have one on your car?), Get Local initiative, and more

Certifying local products grown/raised in the Southern Appalachians as Appalachian Grown

Running our Growing Minds Farm to School Program, which focuses on reconnecting children with where their food comes from

Organizing Asheville City Market and coordinating the Mountain Tailgate Market Association

And with your support!

Our vision is of strong farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities where farming is valued as central to our heritage and our future.

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Bill introduced to regulate men’s reproductive health | www.daytondailynews.com

Before getting a prescription for Viagra or other erectile dysfunction drugs, men would have to see a sex therapist, receive a cardiac stress test and get a notarized affidavit signed by a sexual partner affirming impotency, if state Sen. Nina Turner has her way.

The Cleveland Democrat introduced Senate Bill 307 this week.

A critic of efforts to restrict abortion and contraception for women, Turner says she is concerned about men’s reproductive health. Turner’s bill joins a trend of female lawmakers submitting bills regulating men’s health. Turner said if state policymakers want to legislate women’s health choices through measures such as House Bill 125, known as the “Heartbeat bill,” they should also be able to legislate men’s reproductive health. Ohio anti-abortion advocates say the two can’t be compared.

Heartbeat bill sponsor Rep. Lynn Wachtmann, R-Napoleon, said comparing his bill to Turner’s would be like comparing apples to bananas. The Heartbeat bill would prohibit abortion once a heartbeat is detected, as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

“I understand some women think my bill is a personal affront,” Wachtmann said. “Protecting the unborn — to compare this to Viagra is not even related.”

Under Senate Bill 307, men taking the drugs would continue to be tested for heart problems, receive counseling about possible side effects and receive information about “pursuing celibacy as a viable lifestyle choice.”

“Even the FDA recommends that doctors make sure that assessments are taken that target the nature of the symptoms, whether it’s physical or psychological,” Turner said. “I certainly want to stand up for men’s health and take this seriously and legislate it the same way mostly men say they want to legislate a woman’s womb.”

States passed a record 92 abortion-related bills in 2011, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that focuses on reproductive health. At the same time, fewer than one in four state legislators nationwide are women — they number 23 percent in Ohio — according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

via Bill introduced to regulate men's reproductive health | www.daytondailynews.com.

The Gun Report: June 27, 2013 – NYTimes.com

A homeowner was shot in the leg during a confrontation with a man he said he found burglarizing his Longmont, Colo., home Wednesday morning. The homeowner told investigators that he was out of his home playing with his dogs and returned to find a burglar armed with one of his own guns. The homeowner reportedly confronted the man and was shot in the leg. The homeowner told police that the suspect fled.

via The Gun Report: June 27, 2013 – NYTimes.com.

The Gun Report: June 27, 2013 – NYTimes.com

Two people were injured during the accidental discharge of a rifle at a Bridgeport, Calif., gun range Tuesday afternoon. A man, 57, and his son, 30, were shooting at the range when one of their rifles discharged, hitting the younger man in the leg. The bullet penetrated both legs and exited through the left foot.

via The Gun Report: June 27, 2013 – NYTimes.com.

Exposing President Morsi’s Lies

Egyptian Streets


In his speech Wednesday night, President Mohamed Morsi mocked his rivals, accused politicians and judges of corruptions, claimed the media had a wicked agenda, and blamed the country’s recent problems on remnants of the former regime, whom he believes are attempting a counter-revolution.

One of the individuals singled out for corruption during the President’s three hour speech was Ahmed Shafik, a former Prime Minister and the presidential runner-up. Morsi claimed that he has strong evidence proving that Ahmed Shafik was a corrupt Minister of Civil Aviation. Ahmed Shafik was Minister of Civil Aviation from 2002 until he was appointed Prime Minister by Former President Hosni Mubarak on 31 January 2011 during the Egyptian revolution.

In his speech, Morsi declared that in 2005 the former Prime Minister bought 737-800 Boeing aircrafts for the price of $US 148 million per aircraft, while the actual price was $US 98 million per aircraft. Morsi…

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More than 110,000 in Confech student protest in Chilean capital

Police violently enter Universidad de Chile over chancellor’s objections while clashes with masked vandals left several injured and provoked multiple arrest in Santiago.

Organizers claim more than 110,000 participated in Thursday’s student protest for education reform in Santiago.

Photo by Evan Lang / The Santiago Times

Despite the violence which followed the march, the protest itself — led by the umbrella organization Confederation of Chilean Students (Confech) —  was peaceful and hailed a success by student leaders.

via More than 110,000 in Confech student protest in Chilean capital.

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