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Monday, July 9, 2012

The United States ? a nation of takers? (Powerlineblog)

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Taliban claim Afghan blast that killed 6 US troops

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ? The Taliban took responsibility Monday for a bomb blast in Afghanistan that killed six American troops, while other militants launched suicide attacks on two police headquarters that left 20 people dead, according to officials.

German Brig. Gen. Gunter Katz, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition, said the six Americans were killed on Sunday when their armored vehicle struck a bomb planted in eastern Afghanistan. He said a seventh American soldier was killed in a separate insurgent attack in the south.

The deadly attacks on a particularly violent day showed the militants' resilience, though the target date of NATO's handover of security responsibility to local forces is less than 18 months away.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in Wardak province, just south of Kabul, in a statement. They were the latest American casualties caused by bombs planted by insurgents along roads, paths or mountain tracks.

Coalition and Afghan forces are trying to secure areas of Wardak that insurgents use as gateway into the Afghan capital where they stage high-profile attacks on Afghan government and NATO targets.

Wardak provincial police chief Gen. Abdul Qayum Baqizoi said that after the explosion in Jalrez district, a coalition airstrike killed a local Taliban commander and wounded three insurgents.

In the south, three suicide bombers riding in a three-wheeled vehicle blew themselves up Monday afternoon in Kandahar city, said Kandahar provincial spokesman Ahmad Jawed Faisal.

A short time later, more suicide bombers tried to attack the police headquarters in Kandahar, but they were gunned down by police before they could get into the compound, Faisal said. The incident was still being investigated, but Faisal said authorities suspect that the three attackers in the vehicle, a form of miniature pickup known as a Zaranj, were headed toward police headquarters when their explosives detonated prematurely.

Three policemen and two children were killed in the attack. Another 18 police and 12 civilians were wounded.

A total of 14 suicide attackers, who fired at police for about two hours, blew themselves up or were shot and killed by police, Kandahar officials said.

A surge in Afghan and coalition forces during the past two years has routed Taliban fighters from many of their strongholds in the south, but the insurgents have stepped up their attacks this summer to take back key areas.

Militants also attacked a police headquarters building in Shibirghan, the capital of Jawzjan province in the north.

Provincial governor Mohammad Aleem Saaie said a suicide attacker on a bicycle blew himself up near the headquarters. He said 26 people were wounded, including two policemen, a doctor and a prosecutor.

"This was another attack against innocent civilians," said Gen. Abdul Aziz Ghairat, the provincial police chief. "The majority of the wounded people are civilians."

In other violence, authorities said gunmen assassinated a chief prosecutor in Ghazni province in eastern Afghanistan Monday morning as he drove to work. Mohammad Ali Ahmadi, the deputy provincial governor, said Sahar Gul was shot twice ? once in the head and once in the chest.

The Taliban routinely target Afghan government officials to weaken support for President Hamid Karzai's administration.

Also Monday, President Hamid Karzai condemned the public killing of a married Afghan woman who was accused of running off with another man.

In a statement, Karzai called the execution-style slaying an unforgiveable crime. A video of the killing, which surfaced recently, showed the woman being shot multiple times as people stood nearby, cheering.

Before it collapsed in 2001, the extremist Islamic Taliban regime carried out public executions of women, mostly for adultery.

Police in Shinwari district of Parwan province say the Taliban were behind the killing of the woman about 12 days ago.

Karzai's condemnation came as donor nations met in Tokyo to pledge $16 billion in aid for Afghanistan. The donors expressed strong concerns over how the money will be handled and also called on Kabul to improve human rights, especially women's rights.

"Such a crime is unforgivable in the sacred religion of Islam and the laws of the country," Karzai said.

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul and the top commander of U.S. and NATO forces on Sunday also condemned the killing of the woman.

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Associated Press writers Amir Shah and Rahim Faiez in Kabul and Mirwais Khan in Kandahar contributed to this report.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/taliban-claim-afghan-blast-killed-6-us-troops-144420192.html

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

At Home with Montessori: Things are a-changing round 'ere...

I have been wanting to change things around on the blog for quite a while but somehow have been thwarted at every chance to sit down at the computer for what seems like months and months!
Some of the changes include separating out the blog part of At Home with Montessori from the shop part of it.
Also really getting into my Parenting Support program now. For those of you that don't already know, in addition to At Home with Montessori material making, homeschooling my boys (aged almost 2 and almost 7), and holding mobile making workshops for mothers groups and prenatal classes, and writing a book about Montessori at Home with a very special friend of mine, I also run an Infant Toddler Community. You can check out more about that here...

In running this community, I spend a lot of time helping member families to create Montessori-inspired spaces in their homes, and offering individual advice to them with regards to applying the Montessori principles of living in their family environments. The Parenting Support program is now available to parents everywhere and not just those lucky enough to be in the Child'space Community! The program is still under development, and extra services will be added as it grows (like a forum for asking questions and meeting other like-minded parents, and a weekly Montessori Inspiration program which offers parents a focus topic and some useful information for implementing Montessori principles at home with a minimum of fuss, stress and money)

Gradually, as I get time, I will be moving all the items for sale over to my new shop blog, and I will be organising the information resources on this blog in a more manageable way. I hope you will bear with me during the process, and forgive any broken links and other odd things...

So...if you want to purchase any Montessori Materials from At Home with Montessori please do so here?from now on! And check back at this original site too, for more family friendly information about using the Montessori Approach at home with your baby or toddler.

Source: http://montessorihomes.blogspot.com/2012/07/things-are-changing-round-ere.html

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Pettersen leads, Wie makes big move at Open

Michelle Wie waves to fans after her 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Kohler, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Suzann Pettersen walks to the first tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Kohler, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Cristie Kerr reacts after sinking a putt for par on six during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Kohler, Wis. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Cristie Kerr picks debris away from her ball on the ninth fairway during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Kohler, Wis. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Cristie Kerr tees off the ninth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Kohler, Wis. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

KOHLER, Wis. (AP) ? Suzann Pettersen of Norway is atop the leaderboard at 5 under and Michelle Wie made a big move to get into contention among the early finishers in the second round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run on Friday.

Wie shot a 6-under 66 and is 4 under for the tournament, tied with fellow American Cristie Kerr, who shot 71, and one stroke behind Pettersen (68).

Lizette Salas, a 22-year-old USC graduate who came into Friday in a three-way tie for the lead, shot 73 and is 2 under for the tournament.

Brittany Lincicome, who was tied with Salas and Kerr for the first-round lead, shot an 8-over 80 and is 5 over.

Several notable players had afternoon tee times.

Associated Press

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Artistic Concrete Surfaces Explain About the Multifaceted Uses of ...

Concrete surfaces have indeed come a long way from the time when they were considered as a low cost option for natural floorings

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"The average cost of laying stamped concrete patio ranges anywhere from $8 to $12/square feet. This is indeed affordable when compared to the cost of natural stone. But they're not the only reason why people prefer them- they're versatile and can be made to represent any style including cobblestoned patios, natural floorings, pavers, and even bricks," says a spokesperson for Artistic Concrete Surfaces.
Besides stamped concrete, acid staining is also a popular choice, especially in hospitals, offices and other places of heavy traffic. The scope of such projects can range from residential houses to even full scale contracts for commercial establishments. "All that they have to do is to apply a re-sealer on the stain concrete every few years and they're all set," adds the spokesperson. Concrete sealing is also something that the Kansas City based company specializes in.
While some prefer to acid stain their concrete, others prefer to polish it well. In fact, polished concrete surfaces are very popular. "Among the flooring options offered by us one can find broadcast epoxy coating, hiper floor system, certishine floor system, decorative concrete polish, and even floor preparation for concrete polishing," adds the spokesperson. The founders Don and Mike have more than 20 years of experience between them and are aware of the needs of their clients.
Artistic Concrete Surfaces have won several accolades for their work, including the 2010 ACI Commercial Job of the Year for their project at Sheraton Hotel, Kansas City and the 2008 residential Concrete Job of the Year. The Company is also a licensed finisher by the Midwest Concrete Industry Board, received A + accreditations for their work since 2006 and recognized by the Angie's List site. They're also certified installers of the Blegard paver system. The company's clients include restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, malls, schools, airport buildings etc.
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