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Sunday, 26 August 2012

Togo women push sex strike to unseat president

LOME, Togo (AP) ? The female wing of a civil rights group is urging women in Togo to stage a week-long sex strike to demand the resignation of the country's president.

Women are being asked to start withholding sex from their husbands or partners as of Monday, said Isabelle Ameganvi, leader of the women's wing of the group Let's Save Togo. She said the strike will put pressure on Togo's men to take action against President Faure Gnassingbe.

Ameganvi, a lawyer, told The Associated Press that her group is following the example of Liberia's women, who used a sex strike in 2003 to campaign for peace. "We have many means to oblige men to understand what women want in Togo," Ameganvi said.

The sex strike was announced at a rally Saturday of several thousand in the capital city, Lome. The demonstration was organized by a coalition that is protesting recent electoral reforms which they say will make it easier for Gnassingbe to win reelection in the polls set for October.

Gnassingbe came to power in 2005, following the death of his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who ruled the West African country for 38 years. Gnassingbe has not commented on the sex strike, nor has his wife. Earlier this month, two anti-Gnassingbe protests were dispersed by police using tear gas and more than 100 people were arrested.

At Saturday's rally, which ended peacefully, Jean-Pierre Fabre, leader of the National Alliance for Change opposition party, called for Gnassingbe's resignation. Other opposition leaders called for civil disobedience.

But it is the sex strike that has people talking in this small country of 7 million people.

"It's a good thing for us women to observe this sex strike as long as our children are in jail now. I believe that by observing this, we will get them released," Abla Tamekloe said. "For me, it's like fasting, and unless you fast, you will not get what you want from God."

When asked if her husband would agree, Tamekloe said: "It is easy for me to observe it. I am used to it, but I am not sure my husband will accept, but I have to explain to him."

Another Togolese woman said she supports the sex strike, but she does not know if she can carry it out for a full week.

"I do agree that we women have to observe this sex strike but I know my husband will not let me complete it. He may agree at first, but as far as I know him, he will change overnight," Judith Agbetoglo said. "So I don't believe I can do the one-week sex strike. Otherwise, I will have serious issues with him. He likes that too much."

Though the call for a sex strike seemed to please many women, some men, including heads of opposition parties and human rights groups in the anti-Gnassingbe coalition, did not believe it would be a success.

"One week sex strike is too much," said Fabre of the National Alliance for Change, who suggested a shorter period, amid laughter from the crowd at the demonstration. "Let's go for only two days".

Others were skeptical of Isabelle Ameganvi's call.

"It is easy for her to say because she is not married herself. She does not live with a man at home," said Ekoue Blame, a Togolese journalist. "Does she think women who live with their husband will be able to observe that? By the way, who controls what couples do behind closed doors?"

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Erick Aglan contributed to this report.

Associated Press

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Paul says his backers will 'become the GOP tent'

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks at a rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

John Popper of Blues Traveler performs at a rally for Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Vreth Liberty Zatikyan from Santa Monica, Calif., shows his support for Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, during a rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Mary White of Rathdrum, Idaho, shows her support for Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, at a rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) ? Rep. Ron Paul, the plucky GOP presidential candidate yet to get fully behind Mitt Romney, lashed out Sunday at Republican efforts to marginalize his supporters at the upcoming party convention, telling a counter rally to stand firm because "we will become the tent eventually."

Appearing not far from where Romney will collect the Republican nomination, Paul used the rally to lecture a party he thinks is too willing to intervene abroad, too timid when it comes to combating a monetary policy he sees as misguided, and too lax about preserving civil liberties. His remarks were the perfect pitch to a friendly crowd of thousands, who stood the whole time he spoke.

"It made the paper in Washington that the revolution wasn't happening," the Texas Republican said. "Don't they only wish."

Paul ended active campaigning in June, but so far the libertarian-leaning politician hasn't endorsed Romney's candidacy. He told The New York Times for a story Sunday that he was denied a chance to speak because he refused to let the Romney campaign vet his remarks and give an unconditional endorsement.

In contrast to the stately scenery inside the Republican convention arena, the Paul rally had all the trappings of a rock concert: fog lamps, sweeping beams of colorful lights, music thumping with bass, free-flowing tap beer. Blues Traveler frontman John Popper performed ahead of Paul's remarks.

The University of South Florida college basketball arena was hardly full, but boisterous Paul fans erupted most times he was mentioned and wore shirts with his name and image; one shirt read "My President is Paul" and another said "Let Ron Paul Speak."

Paul joked that he was given a speaking slot on Monday night ? when Tropical Storm Isaac was causing the GOP to postpone activities. "Just kidding," he assured.

He didn't win a single state but still amassed more than 175 delegates to the convention, several of whom got a standing ovation when they were introduced as a group at the Paul rally. On stage and among the audience, Paul backers chafed at the idea that their presence in Florida was an unwanted distraction at a convention focused on saluting Romney.

Paul's coalition is made up of anti-war Republicans, people who want stricter government adherence to the Constitution and those who want to dismantle the Federal Reserve, which sets American monetary policy.

His devoted following has caused strains in the convention lead-up. Late last week, Republican convention rule-makers advanced measures designed to blunt the Paul presence, including votes to dull the strength of his contingent in the Maine delegation and another to make it tougher for similar candidates to follow his path in the future.

Ashley Ryan, the young new Republican committeewoman from Maine, said procedural moves viewed as minimizing Paul's supporters would backfire on the GOP.

"Our party will go from being a big tent with many ideas to a small group at the mercy of a few insiders," Ryan said.

Paul carried on with the theme. ""Believe me, we will get in the tent because we will become the tent eventually," he said, adding, "With the energy that we have. It seems to me they would be begging and pleading for us to come into the party."

Tropical Storm Isaac disrupted the GOP schedule, yet planners retained a video tribute to Paul and a speaking role for his son, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, moving both to Wednesday night between 7 and 8 p.m.

Doug Wead, an author and former adviser to both Bush presidents, drew loud applause when he described the congressman as "a clean boat in a sea of garbage." Throughout the day, Paul was held up as a beacon of ideological purity.

Paul, 77, is leaving Congress after his 12th term expires at year's end. But some hope he'll make a fourth run at the White House. He has run the past two election cycles as a Republican and ran once before as a candidate for the Libertarian Party.

Said Austrian School economist Walter Block: "It's true Ron will be 80 in 2016, but he's a young 80."

At one point during the five-hour rally, the audience broke into chants of "Paul '16" ? but they were referring to Rand Paul, not his father.

Associated Press

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Alt-week 8.25.12: robotic noses, Nodosaurs and Space X launches again

Alt-week peels back the covers on some of the more curious sci-tech stories from the last seven days.

All good things come to an end, they say. Thankfully, most bad things do, too. So while the rest of the world of tech is dealing with the fallout, and possible implications of patent law, over here in the wild party that is Alt, we're fist pumping at all the awesome weekly sci-tech fodder. For example, we've got a robo-nose that can sniff out nasties in the air, a 110-million-year-old footprint found in NASA's back yard, and not one, but two space stories to reflect on. There's a hidden joke in there too, come back once you've read through to find it. This is alt-week.

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Weight Loss Exercises for Women to Get Slimy

There are number of things that you can try to become slim. Getting in shape becomes easier when you have the idea about what exactly you are doing. Your dieting irregularities might have created problems; however, the main culprit is your sedentary lifestyle that makes you so lazy that you even forget to think about your profits. Your health is a precarious thing and that makes it necessary for you to treat it with special care. Let us have a look at some of the activities that can boost your health. Along with the diet control, if you go for these exercises and workouts, you can make a whole lot of difference in your life.

Cardio exercises like elliptical burner and treadmill running can help you to have good health. They are beneficial for heart and legs also. As spot reduction is not possible, cardio helps you lose weight in a linear fashion and quite consistently.

Exercises like swimming, cycling, hiking, trekking, etc., can help you build the health. These exercises are extremely helpful to get you in proper shape. There are many such exercises that you can try to get rid of the fat effectively, including cardio and aerobic exercises.

Some exercises in the gym that try to emulate the real-time experience that you get outside are also very popular. You may know about treadmill and its benefits. Treadmill allows you to run or walk even when there is rain outside and you have no chance of running outside. To give you the further experience of reality, the treadmill comes with options to elevate the running pad.

You can maintain the speed of the machine as well. Some technical functionalities on the dashboard enhance the overall experience. The same goes with the rowing machine. Women tend not to try something like this outside. But rowing machine allows a woman to try it out in a controlled atmosphere of a gym. Rowing machine is also extremely beneficial as it emulates the real-time adventure. It is good for the lower and upper parts of the stomach. There are plenty of weight loss workouts for women that are being invented nowadays.

Some adventurous sports and dancing styles may help you tone your body. Horse riding shapes the butt, thighs, and abs. You can try different dance styles like Zumba or Salsa. There are many dancing types and you can definitely try something of that sort, because that is more engaging than plain exercising that often sends in boredom. You can go hiking for more adventure. This burns calories slowly as you spend more time in to the wild. Some exercises are more than just exercises, like yoga. Yoga cannot be defined with a single line. The stretching of the particular muscles and posing in a definite postures may help you lose weight safely and permanently. A genuine and consistent effort is required to make yoga worth trying. Walking and running are age-old advices and they still hold a great value.

You need to keep changing the types and routines to make exercising more natural. The more you force it on yourself, the more you will loath it. You must try different activities all the time. Cleaning your house is an activity and so cooking meal. Yes, getting more active in your own ways is what is required from a modern and a working woman. Stress is also one of the culprits that corrupts the mind. In this fast-paced world, heed to the calls of your mind and rest often. Have some hobbies where you can indulge and engage yourself for a while. Spend time with your family and speak to your dear ones about your problems often. You are the backbone of your family and must take care of yourself so the whole family can stand up around you.

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UN agency, Iran at odds over access to weapon site

VIENNA (AP) ? U.N. nuclear agency officials failed anew Friday to gain access to an Iranian site where they suspect nuclear arms work took place, and to secure Tehran's cooperation in a wider probe of alleged experiments meant to develop such weapons.

Speaking after the meeting ? expectations for which had been modest from the outset ? Iranian envoy Ali Asghar Soltanieh told reporters "there are still some differences... but I have to say we are moving forward."

Herman Nackaerts, a senior official at the International Atomic Energy Agency, was less enthusiastic about the outcome.

"The discussions were intensive, but important differences remain ... that prevented agreement," he said.

The Islamic Republic vehemently denies any interest in wanting to develop nuclear weapons and says all its atomic activities are peaceful. But its long-standing refusal to cooperate with IAEA experts seeking to investigate the allegations fuel suspicions it may have something to hide. Tehran also refuses to give up uranium enrichment ? which can make both reactor fuel and arm nuclear missile ? despite offers of such fuel from abroad, adding to such suspicions.

With both the agency and international diplomatic efforts stalemated in attempts to engage the Islamic Republic on its nuclear program, fears are growing that tensions could spill over into armed conflict.

Israeli leaders have been loudly expressing impatience over Western diplomatic and economic moves to deter Iran and increasingly talk of attacking its nuclear facilities, though some analysts believe the saber-rattling is a bluff to increase pressure on Tehran. Iranian leaders have rejected Israel's warnings, threatening punishing retaliation.

While the IAEA insists it has to exploit every opportunity to seek Iran's cooperation, senior agency officials spoke of low expectations ahead of Friday's talks after years of failed efforts to persuade Iran to cooperate.

"I cannot say that I am optimistic about the outcome of the coming meeting," IAEA chief Yuiya Amano told reporters in Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday. "I cannot say when we can reach agreement."

Nackaerts said ahead of Friday's meeting that a key agency focus was access to a site at Parchin, a military installation southeast of Tehran that the IAEA suspects was used for tests on how to explode a nuclear warhead ? and which agency officials fear is now being cleaned up to remove all traces of such work. They cite satellite photos and other intelligence that apparently show such a major sanitization effort.

Tehran says a visit is possible only after extensive planning and a detailed outline of procedures. IAEA officials have described that caveat as a stalling tactic, allowing for removal of all traces of such suspected work.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/un-agency-iran-odds-over-access-weapon-171604812.html

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The agent for Tampa Bay Rays minor league Ryan Brett claims his clients failed drug test was due to taking an energy pill that ...

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8:00 PM: Danica Patrick poses for a photo with former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt before this weekend's race in Bristol.

7:45 PM: Carthage High School in Texas is installing a $750,000 Jumbotron for its football stadium.

7:30 PM: Arkansas State cornerback Tres Houston has been suspended for the season for violating team rules.

7:15 PM: Texas Rangers hitter Michael Young has been placed on paternity leave for 72 hours to be be with his wife & newborn child.

7:00 PM: The agent for Tampa Bay Rays minor league Ryan Brett claims his client's failed drug test was due to taking an energy pill that contained Adderall. The agent also denied that Brett ever took meth.

6:45 PM: The Green Bay Packers have cut defensive end Anthony Hargrove, who was suspended eight games by the NFL for his role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal.

6:30 PM: The Arizona Diamondbacks announce that TV analyst Mark Grace has taken an indefinite leave of absence to "seek personal assistance".

6:15 PM: KSDK reports St. Louis University basketball coach Rick Majerus will sit out the 2012-13 season due to health issues. Assistant Jim Crews will take over as head coach.

6:00 PM: Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City announced Friday it will continue to call its home stadium Livestrong Sporting Park, named in a sponsorship deal with Lance Armstrong's cancer foundation.

5:45 PM: Lawyers for former Oklahoma State basketball player Darrell Williams have filed a motion for a new trial after their client was convicted last month of rape & sexual battery charges.

5:30 PM: Four-time New Haven Open champ Caroline Wozniacki lost her semifinal match Friday against Maria Kirienko when she retired due to a knee injury after the first set.

5:15 PM: Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin has established a football scholarship at his alma mater Missouri.

5:00 PM: Boise State is paying a $2.5 million entry fee for its non-football teams to join the Big West, and the Big East is footing $2 million of it.

4:45 PM: LSU women's soccer player Mo Isom tweets that she didn't make the Tigers' football roster as a kicker: "I am heartbroken, but my head is held high. Knowing I gave everything I had is the greatest victory."

4:30 PM: Former Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Al Everest said his firing by the team Thursday was a "shocker", but did not elaborate on why he was let go: "It was professional differences, and let's leave it at that."

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Saturday, 25 August 2012

dos palos ufo:natl weather service never saw a weather balloon like this ever

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Multiple witnesses spot a strange UFO above Dos Palos, CA
23 Aug, 2012
A strange UFO was spotted by several witnesses above Dos Palos, California in early July 2012.
One witness managed to record the object on video for more than ten minutes. From this video, the aerial object appears to be a metallic-looking, sphere-shaped object with long, shimmery strands suspended below this sphere. Local Fox affiliate KMPH explored the possibility that this UFO was simply a weather balloon, but scientists from the National Weather Service said they ?haven?t seen a weather balloon that looks like that ever.?
KMPH also sought the opinion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding this UFO, but the FAA did not return the station?s calls.
Here is the news story KMPH aired about the UFO over Dos Palos:

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its almost a 13 minute decent video; one of the best I've seen but there is a possibility the videographer was being pranked imvho
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