De seneste posts fra danske RSS feeds og weblogs på Overskrift.dk om tag'et the national http://www.overskrift.dk Fri, 25 May 2012 13:01:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.overskrift.dk/images/overskrift.gif http://www.overskrift.dk Overskrift.dk http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/Jbw9VbwImgY/ Hours after getting a clean chit from National Assembly Speaker in regard to his conviction by the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani termed her verdict a victory of the democracy. Speaking to a gathering of educators, the premier also recited a verse of Ghalib: ?Bay khudi bay sabab nahin Ghalib; Kutch tau hai jiss ki parda dari hai?. In his view, Pakistan?s destiny would have been quite different had the judiciary listened to first Speaker Maulvi Tameezuddin when he knocked its door against suspension of the Assembly. The premier assured that the federal government would continue to initiate measures for promotion of education in the country despite devolution of health and education to the federating units. Announcing Prime Minister House to convert into an institution of learning, Gilani said the incumbent was committed to promote not just basic education but also higher education. Expressing his desire to make the capital a role model in terms of facilities for teachers and standard of education, he said they could enhance image and identity of the country by presenting Islamabad as a role model. Accepting  the demands of the educators, the premier announced launching of Cooperative Housing Society for Education, and setting up of Community Centre and Education Club. Earlier, the prime minister held a meeting with a delegation of Supreme Court Bar Association. He said progress of the country was possible only with the strengthening of democracy and national sovereignty. Stressing that there should not be any overlapping of institutions, he said the Pakistan Peoples? Party (PPP) was a national party working for the strengthening of democracy and rule of law in the country. Gilani said Benazir Bhutto had preferred to remain in prison during the movement for the reinstatement of judiciary instead of compromising on her principles. He said he didn?t give up hen a lawsuit was filed against him under Terrorism Act after Benazir Bhutto handed the leadership of PPP to him, when she went into jail. In the concluding remarks, he asked President PML-N, Nawaz Sharif, to learn from the past instead of criticizing the government. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Fri, 25 May 2012 09:18:53 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/kMSK_AZ5jVc/ Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan accused Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza of misusing her authority by not sending a reference of disqualification against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Lashing out at the speaker?s ruling, he said Fehmida Mirza has become a part of the group which is bent upon refusing the judicial verdict against Gilani in the contempt of court case. Referring to the decision he observed, ?We think that the NA Speaker has used her position wrongly and has not done justice?. Chaudhry Nisar while addressing a press conference said that the premier was convicted by a bench of the highest court in the country, and thus stood disqualified. He noted, ?On one hand, seven judges have convicted Gilani of contempt of court while on the other hand, the Speaker National Assembly says there is no question of disqualification?. Referring to a clause of the Constitution, he said any sitting member of the house is disqualified if he/she is convicted by a court. The Opposition Leader further said that as per the law, the speaker should have sent the case to the election commission. ?The ECP officials are neutral and the case should be reviewed by them,? he added. He termed speaker?s decision weak, saying that the example of Makhdoom Javed Hashmi cited by her was not relevant at all. In his view, Hashmi was convicted by a lower court while the premier was convicted by the highest court in the country. He continued saying Dr. Fehmida Mirza failed to provide solid examples in support of her ruling from Pakistan or any country across the globe. In the meantime, the Leader of Opposition also proposed the names of three Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) nominees selected by him. The nominees include acting CEC Justice Shakirullah Jan, Justice (r) Fakhruddin Ibrahim and Justice (r) Nasir Aslam Zahid. Pointing out that the nominees are only from Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), he said he did not choose any from Punjab because then people would have accused him of favoritism. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Fri, 25 May 2012 08:14:21 +0100 http://newmusicunited.com/2012/05/25/the-national-the-rains-of-castamere-2012/ The indie rock band The National has been making some serious guest spots on some geeky soundtracks. After contributing a song to Portal 2 way back when, the band has now performed the Lannister-praising tune “The Rains of Castamere” for the upcoming Game of Thrones second season soundtrack. [Source] [via Craig Scanlan on Google+] RONNIEROCKET.COM NEWMUSICUNITED.COM Fri, 25 May 2012 07:52:32 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/NZTKZUvIxT4/ Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza has decided not to send the reference to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against Yousaf Raza Gilani, saying there was no question of his disqualification as a member of the National Assembly (NA). The speaker announce the ruling a couple of days before the possible expiry of a one-month deadline to decide the fate of the convicted prime minister, Dr.  Fehmida Mirza, the member of the ruling Pakistan Peoples? Party (PPP), in her five-page ruling observed, ?No question of disqualification of Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani from being a member arises under clause (2) of Article 63 of the Constitution?. She added that charges against the Prime Minister were not relatable to the grounds mentioned in paragraph (g) or (h) of clause (1) of Article 63, therefore, no question of disqualification of Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani from being a member arises under clause (2) of Article 63 of the Constitution. She said she might like to show her serious concerns regarding letters through which Short Order and detailed judgment of the Supreme Court were separately conveyed by the Assistant Registrar writing for Registrar and addressed directly to the Speaker. The speaker categorically declined to dispatch a reference against the premier of his own party to the ECP, dismissing a court order and a subsequent petition that sought Gilani?s disqualification. Dr. Fehmida Mirza had been holding consultations with various legal and constitutional experts for several weeks prior to issuing this judgment. Although the ruling triggered a fresh constitutional and legal debate in the country, the ruling PPP had decided to firm in its stance that parliament is the supreme institution and its decision cannot be challenged at any other forum. A seven-member bench of the apex court convicted Prime Minister Gilani on contempt of court charges over his refusal to write a letter to the Swiss authorities asking them to open graft charges against President Asif Ali Zardari. Following the short order, a detailed judgment was issued on May 8. The court, through official channels, conveyed both orders to the NA speaker. Furthermore, Advocate Maulvi Iqbal Haider also moved an application to the speaker?s office pleading that the case be sent to the ECP. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Fri, 25 May 2012 06:49:05 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/WK6FBbMVZew/ After successfully restoring deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, some elements in the lawyers have really started thinking themselves above the law. The recent attacks by lawyers on policemen, readers and judges are truly regrettable. There has been a string of incidents across Punjab Province in the past few months where the lawyers manhandled policemen, court?s readers, entering into unwarranted arguments and abusing the judges of subordinate judiciary. Interestingly, no lawyer has been punished so far in any of the incidents as they managed to secure bails. A couple of such incidents took place in Lahore two days back where groups of lawyers maltreated a judge?s reader at civil courts and an ASI from Gujranwala was kicked, punched and his uniform torn apart in the premises of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The LHC Judge took the notice of beating of ASI and summoned High Court Bar Association representatives after the civil courts employees abandoned their work and went on strike against the rough attitude meted out to their colleague. However, no action has been taken against the responsible lawyers thus far. A couple of incidents reported in the recent past when lawyers tortured policemen for not giving statements of their liking in the court. All civil judges of Lahore and Faisalabad observed pen-down strike in March this year against the alleged torture of their colleagues by lawyers. Such incidents are worrisome and height of vandalism on the part of those who are expected to uphold the rule of law in the country. If the legal fraternity is violating the law of the land and no action is being taken against them by the Bars and the Courts, then one shudders to think where the country was heading for. Apparently certain black sheep have entered the noble profession who want to make their name by bullying the prosecutors, witnesses and judges to get verdicts of their desires. This trend cannot be accepted by a civilized society and the entire community will lose its credibility in the eyes of the people if it goes unchanged. Hence, it is responsibility of the Bar Associations to call a national-level meeting and take firm decision to deal with such condemnable acts including a lifetime ban on practice of legal profession on those indulging in rude behavior and violating code of ethics. In addition, the Supreme Court should also take suo moto notice of the issue if it is really sensitive about its dignity and honor. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Thu, 24 May 2012 11:42:54 +0100 http://www.governmentjobs-in-india.com/jobs/national-centre-for-radio-astrophysics-engineer-vacancy-may-2012/ The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Sathish Government Jobs In India Thu, 24 May 2012 09:20:53 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/KcGxWjJz9DY/ In order to overcome the deteriorating situation in Sindh, particularly the incident of May 22, the federal cabinet constituted a four-member special committee to investigate the killing of innocent people. The cabinet met with Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the chair, discussing host of issues including law and order situation in Balochistan and Sindh. It formed another special panel to look into the security issues in Balochistan, particularly related to the violation of human rights. The special body for Sindh will be comprised Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Maula Bukhsh Chandio, Syed Naveed Qamar and Khursheed Shah, which will hold meetings with nationalist leaders to address their reservations over a prospective of Mohajir province. Gilani directed the two bodies to complete their reports and submit recommendations at the next session of the federal cabinet. Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Sheikh gave a presentation to the cabinet on the energy situation in the country during the meeting. On which, the premier asked the Ministry for Law to draft necessary legislation to deal severely with issues of power theft and defaulters. Mian Manzoor Wattoo reportedly suggested the cabinet that CNG stations should be closed for three months to tackle the gas crisis which is causing severe damage to the industries. In the meantime, the federal cabinet congratulated the president on his successful participation in the NATO Summit in Chicago, expressing satisfaction over the outcome of the visit of the Turkish Prime Minister to Pakistan. Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira while briefing the media after the meeting dispelled the impression that ministers belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) had boycotted the cabinet meeting. He clarified that they had some engagements in Karachi which was why they didn?t attend the meeting. The minister insisted that reopening of NAB references against the Sharif Brothers was not political victimization since the references were originally submitted under former president Pervez Musharraf?s regime. He observed, ?The Sharif brothers should not be afraid of facing the courts they are the luckiest in Pakistan who always received justice in time?. Clarifying that Chicago summit was not the forum for apologies, the minister said their talks are going on with the US and the NATO and their stance on Salala check-post was very clear. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:12 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/3pd-vu_e1ic/ In quite an unprecedented move, Amnesty International criticized the United States (US) for conducting Abbottabad raid that killed Osama bin Laden and using unmanned aircrafts to attack people in the Pakistan’s tribal areas. The Human Rights group released its 50th annual report, lashing out at the US for using lethal force in killing of Al-Qaeda chief in secret operation carried out by US NAVY seals. It observed, ?The US administration made clear that the operation had been conducted under the USA?s theory of a global armed conflict between the USA and Al-Qaeda in which the USA does not recognize the applicability of international human rights law?. The report claimed that the killing of Osama bin Laden will appeared to have been illegal in the absence of further clarification from the American officials. It also raised questions about attacks by US unmanned aircrafts inside the Pakistani territory, which claimed many innocent lives. Amnesty International stated that a request for clarification over an American spy attack in Yemen last year had also gone unreturned. Furthermore, it also spoke about missing persons and failures of the Pakistani government in safeguarding the rights of minorities. It noted, ?Out of several missing persons across Pakistan, only 220 of them were recovered”. Commenting on the ongoing killings of media professionals, the report said almost nine journalists were killed during 2011 across the country. The protector of the human rights was of the opinion that the UN Security Council was flabby for the purpose and is failing to match the courage of protesters across the globe. Highlighting the failure to end the bloodshed in Syria, the Amnesty International said the top security body of the United Nations looks redundant after repeated vetoes by major arms exporters Russia and China. Its annual report also pointed out that emerging powers including South Africa, Brazil and India were complicit through their silence on key issues of human rights. ?The vocal support by many global powers in the early months of the Arab Spring in 2011 had not translated into action, with many international leaders now looking the other way?, it added. The report also flayed criticism at Canada for failing to arrest former US president George W. Bush during a visit in October despite clear evidence that he was responsible for crimes under international law. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Thu, 24 May 2012 07:08:40 +0100 http://grillkokkerier.dk/2012/05/23/at_deltage_ved_vm_i_grill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at_deltage_ved_vm_i_grill Som nogen nok har bemærket, så har de seneste uger været lidt stille her på bloggen. Årsagen er enkel, for jeg har nemlig været afsted til VM i Grill i Memphis, USA sammen med Det Danske Grill Landshold. Sådan noget kræver en hel del træning og forberedelse inden afrejse, så min tid er primært gået med dette. Derfor vil jeg her give et lille indblik i den som forgår før, under og efter sådan et Grill VM.   At sige nej til en plads på grill-landsholdet Egenligt havde jeg sagt fra til at deltage med holdet i år, da jeg havde valgt at fokusere min tid på at forberede det årlige DM i Grill som jeg står for sammen med resten af WBQA Danmark‘s bestyrelse. Landsholdet stod dog og manglede en ekstra person på holdet og da jeg nødigt vil lade mine gamle hold-kammerater i stikken, ja så sagde jeg selvfølgelig ja. På det tidspunkt var holdet allerede godt inde i processen med at træne og forberede sig, så jeg var lidt bagefter på den front. Ikke nok med det, så skulle jeg stå for en af de kategorier jeg endnu aldrig har stået for: Kylling (tidligere har jeg på holdet lavet Hotwings, Spareribs og Pulled pork/Boston Butt). Holdet havde heldigvis en opskrift-ide fra sidste år som jeg kunne starte med at arbejde på, så det gjorde jeg – selvfølgelig kunne jeg ikke lade være med at ændre en del på den (sådan er jeg vist bare).   At træne til et grill mesterskab For at tydeliggøre hvor nørdet man i virkeligheden træner den slags, så kommer her lige et par eksempler på hvad jeg har testet under min træning: Krydret smørlage vs. krydret saltlage (test om hvordan det påvirker saftighed/smag) Salt og krydderi ratio i saltlagen (10 stk kyllingebryst, lad hvert enkelt ligge i forskellige lage koncentrationer) Liggetid i lagen (10 stk kyllingebryst, lad det ligge i lage i forskellig tid med 30min forskel) Frugt-typer i glaze  (test med æble, ferskner, ananas, blommer, abrikoser som basis for smag) Sukkertyper i glaze ( test med lys/mørk sirup, muscovado sukker, blomster/akacie honning, rørsukker osv) Krydderier (test af hvilke krydderier der skulle give den stærke undertone/afterburn) Røgtræ (test af hickory, æble, Mesquite, kirsbær, bøg, valnød, ceder) Injektionsmarinade (hvor meget marinade kan sprøjtes ind i det pågældende stykke kylligebryst) Temperatur ved tilberedning (7 forskellige temperaturer: 110C, 130C, 150C ,170C, 200C, 220C, 250C) Når så alt dette er på plads, så tror man måske nok man er i mål, men ud over at det hele selvfølgelig skal passe sammen (og smage godt), ja så er der lige et par forhindringer mere: kylllingekødet og vejret. En lille amerikansk kylling er på størrelse med nogen af de største kyllinger vi har herhjemme (altså 1600-1800g). Det betyder at de mål for f.eks. injektionsmarinade som man skal bruge bliver nød til at blive tilpasset det nye større stykke kyllingebryst – noget man først kan teste når man står i Memphis. Vejret i Memphis her i maj måned er omkring 35-45C og der er relativt høj luftfugtighed. Med en sort grill direkte i solen under disse temperaturer, ja så er grillen faktisk så varm under låget at du kan tilberede fisk derinde uden at tænde grillen. Denne varme påvirker selvfølgelig også tilberedningstiden og den temperatur der skal grilles ved, så igen er dette noget der skal tilpasses ved ankomst til Memphis.   Memphis In May – VM i Grill og meget mere Det grillmesterskab vi deltager ved med Landsholdet hedder Memphis In May World Championship BBQ Contest og afholdes, som navnet antyder, i Memphis hvert år i maj måned. Sådan har det været siden 1978 hvor de første gang afhold grill mesterskabet. Det er Memphis Barbecue Network der organiserer arrangementet og træner dommere mm. Det hele kaldes også for The Superbowl of Swine, da det oprindeligt var svinekød der blev tilberedt og “fejret”. I år er det estimeret at der blev tilberedt omkring 88ton svinekød på den weekend hvor konkurrencen foregik – altså uden al det kød det blev blev brugt til træningen i dagene op til konkurrencen. Det svarer til omkring 800 slagtegrise som bliver spist på en enkelt weekend. Faktisk er BBQ konkurrencen kun en af flere store events som foregår i ugerne før og efter konkurrencen. Med andre ord er der fest i Memphis hele maj måned hvert eneste år. De andre event er bl.a. en uges musik festival og en uge med koncerter i solnedgangen (både blues, soul og klassisk musik er på programmet). Selve konkurrencen foregår i Tom Lee Park som er en lang park der ligger langs breden af Mississipi floden. I konkurrence dagene minder den på mange måder om et absurd mix af Camping området på Roskildefestivallen (men med forvoksede kæmpetelte) og så de store amerikanske Pits (altså grille fra trailer størrelse og op til lastvognsstørrelse. Det siges at der er omkring 100.000 personer igennem på en godt besøgt dag.   Landsholdet har deres eget store telt som bliver indrettet med køkkenområde, opvaskeområde, toiletter, grill-område og “dagligstue”. Når jeg skriver dagligstue, så er det fordi vi vælger at indrette det med væg-dekorationer der afbilleder en masse danske ting som var det en dagligstue. Dette skaber en dejlig følelse af at det er vores hjem når vi er væk fra hjemmet. Det er selvfølgelig også for at promovere Danmark overfor amerikanerne så de kan se hvad vi bl.a. har at byde på fra Danmark (ud over worldclass BBQ selvfølgelig). Teltet ligger helt ud til bredden af Mississipi, så der er faktisk kun en gangsti imellem vores plads og så vandet. Det er dejligt for så kan man være heldig at der kommer en let brise og køler os ned i den voldsomme varme.   Invitational Dinner En af de faste traditioner når man er med i Memphis er, at man holder en såkaldt “Invitational dinner” onsdag aften. Det er kort sagt en festlig aften hvor hvert hold får lov at invitere nogle folk forbi deres telt til lidt lækkert at spise og drikke. De fleste af holdene byder på klassisk BBQ mad (ribs, Pulled pork eller lignende) mens andre laver store portioner Gumbo eller anden form for sammenkogt.   Hos os i den danske lejr plejer vi at lave det vi kalder “gourmet fra grillen”, og i kan tro at det er noget der hurtigt rygtes ud over hele pladsen. I år lavede vi en 4-retters menu + 2 desserter. Det hele blev serveret i små fine skåle og folk rigtigt kunne se hvad det var de fik. Af retter kan bl.a. nævnes:   Kold ærtesuppe med mynte og hyldeblomstmarineret kammusling Oksemørbrad med løg-relish på creme af røgede selleri og persillerod Semi-koldrøget lamme filet på bund af svamperisotto Pulled-pork fyld ravioli m. gorgonzola creme Mazarin-tærte m. jorbær og hvid chokolade Brownie med amaretto-hindbær coulis Det er noget de amerikanske grill-mestre sjældent oplever, så vi har stort set hvert år alle de største grill-navne forbi teltet så de kan smage og sludre lidt med os. Det er sindsygt hyggeligt og vandvittigt fedt at få lov at vise dem hvad vi kan ved en grill. Du kan se video’er fra aften på vores BBQ-TV kanal der fulgte os her: BBQ-TV (invitational er 4.dag) Konkurrencen Det som det hele handler om er jo egenligt konkurrencen. Når nu vi er rejst halvvejs rundt om jorden for at deltage, ja så gør vi det med stil. Det betyder bl.a. at vi stiller op i alle de kategorier det er muligt for os at deltage i. Dette betyder at alle deltagere på holdet har mindst en ret de står for samt 1-2 retter de er hjælper på. I år stillede vi op i følgende kategorier:   Spareribs Kingsford Tour of Champions (Boston Butt) Exotic (vi lavede lam) Kylling (min kategori) Hotwings Seafood (vi lavede laks) Okse (vi lavede mørbrad) Tomat-baseret BBQ sauce Senneps-baseret BBQ sauce Eddike-baseret BBQ sauce Den første konkurrence var Kingsford Tour of Champions som var om torsdagen. Her er der udvalgt 17 af de hold der har været bedst placeret i konkurrencen de tidligere år og disse skal så konkurrere i at lave Boston Butt (Pulled pork). Vi var så heldige at være blandt de udvalgte. Konkurrencen foregår ved at man laver en del pulled pork klar og så er der et tidsvindue på ca 2 timer hvor en større mængde dommere kommer forbi ens telt for at høre om det man har lavet samt selvfølgelig smage den. Dommerne virkede generelt helt vilde med vores mad og spurgte flere gange om at få mere. Vi laver det anderledes end amerikanerne, og forandringen var åbenbart noget dommerne satte pris på. Fredag er store konkurrencedag for her skal alle de øvrige kategorier indleveres pånær spareribs. Det vil sige at alle mand på holdet er i fuld gang med at lave deres retter hver især og på et nøjagtigt tidspunkt, så skal retten være klar til at blive anrettet i en boks og indleveret til dommerteltet. Man har et vindue på 15minutter til at indlevere retten i og der er ingen kære mor hvis man bare kommer 1 sekund for sent. Med retter som skal have flere timer på grillen, ja så kan det faktisk være ganske svært at ramme et tids-vindue på blot 15minutter. Min kategori var som sagt kylling og på trods af en del vanskeligheder under træningsdagene i Memphis, ja så blev min kylling denne dag den absolut bedste udgave jeg har lavet til dato – og det viste sig at være godt nok, for jeg endte med at få holdets højeste placering i år. At vinde en podie-plads Landsholdet har været så heldige at være på  podiet 3 ud af de 4 år de har deltaget ved VM. Dette er i sig selv en så stor præstation at de andre hold udviser stor respekt omkring det vi laver. For at sætte det lidt i perspektiv, så snakkede jeg med en deltager på et hold som har deltaget ved VM i 18år og som endnu aldrig har været på podiet der. Det er vel at mærke et hold som har deres telt fyldt med pokaler fra alverdens andre mesterskaber i USA. Lignende historier hørte vi fra flere andre. I år var det så min tur til at levere det sidste stykke arbejde som fik holdet op på podiet for at få overrakt en stor pokal for en 3.plads i Kyllinge-kategorien. Det er en fantastisk fed oplevelse at stå der på podiet og se ud over nogle af verdens bedste grillere som alle står og jubler og klapper på dine vegne. I USA er der ingen jantelov og på vej tilbage fra podiet kan man næsten ikke gå i fred for hig-fives og lyk-ønskninger fra alle sider. Selv om vores ambitionsniveau var til mere i år og vi efter min mening leverede de absolut bedste retter til dato, ja så blev det desværre ikke til flere podie-pladser i denne omgang. Var vi skuffede? ja lidt, men det fik vi heldigvis hurtigt rystet af og fejret de fine pladser vi nu engang havde fået. Det er ikke første gang jeg er på podiet i Memphis, men det er første gang hvor det er en ret jeg har stået for. Det er jeg selvfølgelig vildt stolt over, men det er i den sidste ende værd at bemærke at hverken jeg, eller nogen af de andre på holdet, ville kunne vinde derovre uden hjælp fra resten af holdet. Det kræver samarbejde og hårdt arbejde at levere i en sådan konkurrence, og derfor er det også resten af holdets fortjeneste af vi endte med at få endnu en pokal med hjem.   At skrive en kogebog Det var så lidt om hvordan ting foregår i Memphis. Der sker selvfølgelig meget, meget mere i de dage vi er afsted, men det vil jeg undlade at beskrive nærmere. Hvis du smutter forbi  BBQ-TV, så kan du se videoer fra alle dagene og på vores landsholdshjemmeside kan du se en masse fede billeder derovre fra. Du kan ligeledes se en masse derovre fra på holdets facebook side hvor der bl.a. blev kørt live opdateringer under vores konkurrence-dage. Hvis det ikke er nok, så kan du glæde dig til om ca en måneds tid. Der udkommer nemlig landsholdets første kogebog, og der er virkeligt meget guf i den. Bogen er på knapt 400sider og ud over mere end 100 opskrifter, så er der også fortællinger fra de 4 år vi har været med i Memphis, profil af alle medlemmerne på holdet samt nogle sindsygt fede profil-billeder (glæd dig til mit – det er noget med chili som man ikke lige har set før!). Hele holdet har knoklet for at lave opskrifter, få skudt mad-fotos, skrevet tekster osv osv. og nu venter vi efterhånden blot på at bogen bliver klar fra trykkeriet. Præcist hvornår bogen er klar til salg ved jeg ikke, men hold øje med landsholdets hjemmeside, så er jeg sikker på at det bliver annonceret så snart den er klar.   Og så er det vist nok grill-landsholds-snak for nu.  Copyright © 2011 Dette feed er kun til privat og ikke-kommercielt brug. Benyttes dette feed som indhold på andre hjemmesider uden tilladelse, så er det brud på denne copyright. (Digital Fingerprint: 3c60eaaf4b296cd7a34693208ea07eec (188.138.16.206) ) Kim Schulz Grill & Kokkerier Wed, 23 May 2012 22:51:31 +0100 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/da/pressroom/content/20120510IPR44851/ Europe on the Ground, et græsk medieprojekt for unge mennesker, fik overrakt førstepræmien som vinder af den Europæiskle Charlemagne Ungdomspris for 2012 ved prisoverækkelsen, der fandt sted i aachen den 15. maj. Andenpræmien gik til Europe Meets School, et udvekslingsprogram for Erasmus-studerende (Tjekkiet), og tredjepræmien gik til Cycle Me Home, en dokumentarfilm af typen road-movie (Ungarn). Kilde : © Den Europæiske Union, 2012 - EP Pressetjenesten - Europa-Parlamentet Wed, 23 May 2012 16:06:00 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/EiiATX91kBM/ Role of youth in Pakistan?s progress Youth of any nation is always considered the asset of a country and it plays a primary role in the development of that country. Youth plays a vital role in keeping the nation upfront at the international level as through their contribution, a country moves on and on in the right direction of prosperity. Nonetheless, situation is not that optimistic in Pakistan, a country where more than fifty percent population is comprised on people who are between 16 to 30 years of age. Even with this huge majority of the total population, the country is still trailing far behind as compared to other super nations of the world. Major reason behind this dilemma is that our youth has lost its national pride and do not even think about the prosperity of this country because a huge percentage of young people do not even want to live in this country. These young people remain busy in discovering the ways through which they could find means of going abroad. They are even ready to do this by hook or by crook as their only objective is to go abroad and settle there for the rest of their lives. These young people spend major part of their time in vulgar activities and their hot topics of discussion are movies, songs, video games and so on. Such youngsters are going far away from the teachings of Islam and from the norms and traditions of our society. Our talented youngsters have adopted double standards as they always try to follow the foreign culture while living in a society where traditional norms are completely against that foreign culture. Considering the fact that young people of this country always remain busy in such vain activities, how can we expect that this country could produce renowned scientists, engineers, political leaders? The youngster of today is expected to become a responsible citizen of tomorrow but unfortunately, the younger generation seems to be years away from that maturity, which is the pre-requisite of a prosperous country. Pakistan will grow if the youngsters realise their responsibilities and work accordingly by leaving their vain activities behind and act for the progress of this homeland. Muhammad Ahmad Nazir NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 14:31:06 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/OrTKlEYtk1w/ Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that options including emergency were available in the Constitution if Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani does not want implementation of the Supreme Court?s verdict. A larger bench of the Supreme Court with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the chair resumed hearing the cases of Balochistan law and order and missing persons. The Chief Justice while hearing the case observed, ?Emergency could be imposed in the country or anything other?. In his view, the issue of Balochistan could not be resolved by giving jobs to Baloch youth. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry issued directives to the government to produce Balochistan Home Minister before the bench on Friday after registering a case against him, saying that serious allegation had been raised against him in the missing person case. He remarked that the incumbent was not following Article 148 of the Constitution despite repetitive reminders. In the today?s hearing, Principal Secretary of Prime Minister Khushnood Lashari and Defence Secretary Nargis Sethi and other government officials appeared before the bench. The Chief Justice while addressing Khushnood Lashari said that the situation in the province was critical but the authorities concerned were not making serious efforts to bring the matters under control. He commented that people were raising fingers at Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), Frontier Corps (FC) and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in the forceful disappearances. Khushnood Lashari answered that the incumbent had introduced Aghaz-i-Haqooq-i-Balochistan Package on which Iftikhar Chaudhry asked him to visit the province to monitor the progress. He noted that the apex court could give up all key tasks to resolve the Balochistan issue. In the meantime, Justice Khilji Arif asked the Advocate General Balochistan that how they can resolve the Balochistan issue as it is a burning matter. He remarked, ?We are trying to control this fire by playing our role but all stakeholders will have to give input in this regard?. On Tuesday, the Chief Justice said 80 per cent of the allegations with regards missing persons were against the Frontier Corps (FC). He noted, ?We want to save Balochistan?the law and order situation in the province is alarming and kidnappings and targeted killings are still going on?. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 12:58:35 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/xs6eyDv9ukA/ Karachi, the gateway to Pakistan has been burning for several decades but the federal and provincial governments completely failed to control law and order situation in the port city. The end results would be horrific the way in which the Pakistan Peoples? Party (PPP) is putting the city at stake in the name of reconciliation. Militants and target killers are enjoying immunity of killing the people anywhere in the city. The fact that law enforcement agencies cannot act against the killers and terrorist despite knowing them proves political manipulation. The fresh episode of violence, which is no different from May 12 mayhem, would make even the most optimistic amongst us think that Karachi has been lost amid sea of blood. Unidentified men opened fire on a rally took out against the creation of Mohajir Province, killing at least fifteen people while injuring over 30. Life in the old city has ground to a complete halt after the incident. At least 7000 thousand people lost their lives in the last three years in Karachi, which is considered economic hub of the country. It would be far too simplistic to blame the violence on gangs, as most politicians have done. Definitely, criminal gangs have been involved but it is well-established fact that every power group has an affiliation with powerful political party providing it muscle, weaponry and shelter. The law enforcement agencies would not have speedily melted away the cause if it was a simple case of gang violence. The nature of Karachi politics indicates that political fighting perpetually takes an ethnic touch. The question of how the city will be controlled, whether under the commissionerate system or by a local body representative, should be a mere administrative issue. The resolution of the violence is both simple and yet impossible to achieve. The three main political parties in Karachi, the PPP, the MQM and the ANP are required to put their grudges aside for the sake of the city. However, it is easier said than done. The unpleasant reality is that violence is just another bargaining chip in Karachi?s power politics. Other solutions that have been suggested are likely to beget further violence. Bringing in the army or giving shoot-to-kill order to paramilitary forces, as we learned in the 1990s, will only deepen the anger and hate. The answer lies not with the men in uniform but with the civilians who were elected to keep the city safe. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 11:38:37 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArticleSnatch/~3/u9KCaqTMuB8/3921855 When you are looking for a builder for your home or other project, you know you want someone you can trust to do the job right. The National Builders Association can connect you with builders who are members of the association. Membership to the National Builders Association means that the builder has had references checked and certifications and insurance verified. However, even if you use the National Builders Association, you still want to find the builder that is right for your project so there are a few other things you will need to do. First, you need to visit the local district council planning office so that you can find out whether you need planning permission and to see what building regulations are required for your particul ...National Builders Association ArticleSnatch Article Directory - Fresh Articles Wed, 23 May 2012 11:34:41 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/allscandinavian/~3/bAFqVYOuSec/ Early April I featured Swedish one man electronica act Dream Curtain aka William Hamparsomian (also indierock gang Another Nation?s National Anthem) and his excellent track ‘Zoomed Out’. A week ago he made the equally great ‘There Could Have Been A Light’ available for you to download – which I suggest you do, as this really [...] Peter Krogholm allscandinavian.com Wed, 23 May 2012 10:17:58 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/-bO9XV1rzVE/ It was a turmoil that has few parallels in an otherwise strife-torn Karachi, which was a grim reminder of May 12. Although target killings and street-battles are almost a routine matter in the provincial metropolis, rarely a political-rally has been targeted the way it happened on Tuesday. Ultimately the consequences of such indiscriminate firing in the rally were devastating. All hell broke loose within minutes after unknown armed men opened fire on a rally took out by Awami Tehreek against the so-called movement for the division of Sindh. Up till now, at least fifteen people have been lost their lives while over 30 sustained severe injuries. Many of the victims were innocent passers-by and bystanders, including a woman from PIA?s ground staff and a 12-year-old girl. The anti- Mohajir province rally was attacked by snipers hidden in buildings in the surrounding streets. The firing unleashed panic that afterward left 15 people dead over of the rest of the day. A Sindh-based nationalist party, the Awami Tehreek (AT), took out the rally with support of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Awami National Party (ANP). Ayaz Latif Palijo, the president of the party, along with Lyari?s Uzair Jan Baloch and Zafar Baloch led the rally. The protestors chanted slogans saying, ?We?ll die but we won?t let Sindh be divided?. With a few thousand men, women and children, the rally titled Mohabbat-e-Sindh started out as a peaceful one and its destination was the Karachi Press Club (KPC). However, it came under attack at Napier Road, just a half hour after they headed out toward their destination. As usual, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah issued orders for a judicial inquiry into the incident.  A serving judge of the Sindh High Court (SHC) will probe the attack; the spokesperson of the Chief Minister informed the media. The ill-fated rally, which was a re-telecast show of May 12, was organized in reaction to the increasing appearance of graffiti calling for a separate Mohajir province to be carved out of Sindh. Sindhi nationalists had already reacted badly a day before and the government had issued orders for the inflammatory wall chalking to be removed. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 09:43:39 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/X9bt_BlklVM/ In quite an unexpected move, Islamabad got rare support from Turkey, a member-country of the NATO, on the blockade of land route for the allied forces and seeking an apology from the US government over the Salala check-post attack that killed 24 Pakistani troops. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday endorsed Pakistan?s stance, saying that they honored its decision and demand for an apology from the US over the killing of its soldiers. The Turkish premier after signing agreements for cooperation in diverse fields observed, ?As a member of NATO, Turkey believes that such issues should be resolved through mutual dialogue?. Replying to a query about his country would stay in Afghanistan until 2012, Erdogan said Turkey was committed to return of peace and stability to Afghanistan and would be last one to withdraw its troops from the troubled region. Presently, Turkey has over 1,300 troops in Afghanistan and is one of the largest contributors among the 50 countries that comprise the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). The Turkish premier was of the opinion that there were different views about the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, as France wanted an immediate pullout while Germany called for a joint gradual pullout. In his view, the withdrawal could be delayed and vowed to work along with the Afghan brothers in rebuilding their nation. He said it was also supportive of the new US initiative of $2 billion assistance to help Afghanistan stand on its own feet. On the occasion, his Pakistani counterpart Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani informed the media the final decision to resume NATO supplies and its timing would be taken with consultation of all stakeholders. He clarified, ?Pakistan wishes to move along with the world. We wish to make it clear that Pakistan is part of the solution, not the problem for Afghanistan?. Reiterating Pakistan?s stance for a stable, sovereign, prosperous and independent Afghanistan, Gilani said that they were looking a political solution that was Afghan-led and Afghan owned. The Pakistani prime minister commended support rendered by Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Pakistan at the May 20 NATO summit in Chicago. The world must have recognition of the services rendered by Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, he added. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 08:49:08 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/xcoGhuzyWNQ/ An unmanned US aircraft killed at least four people while injured many others in an attack on a militant compound in Miranshah, the troubled area of Northwestern Pakistan. According to the media reports, the drone fired two missiles on a house in Tabai, killing at least four alleged assailants and injuring many others. The reports quoting local administration officials confirmed the early morning attack. This area is being considered the most notorious stronghold of militants in the tribal belt of the country to which the US thinks it the key centre for Taliban and Al-Qaeda officials to plan attacks inside Afghanistan. It was the third drone strike since the Pakistani parliament approved new terms of engagement with the United States and made a call for a halt to attacks of unmanned aircrafts. However, its timing is crucial as President Asif Ali Zardari is currently in Chicago to attend the two-day NATO summit on Afghanistan. Pakistan believes the drone attacks are harmful and dent the government?s efforts to separate tribes from the terrorists. At the same time, such attacks violate the country?s sovereignty, target civilians and fuel anti-American sentiments. Pakistan and the US are perturbed allies and are still taking steps to repair a serious crisis in ties over last year?s secret US raid that captured and killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and NATO?s cross-border attacks at Salala check-post in November, 2011 that killed 24 Pakistani troops. In quick and hard response, Pakistan blocked the land route for NATO supplies, closing the port of Karachi as a way to ship goods to international forces battling in Afghanistan. Although the US and Pakistani officials expressed optimism that all the outstanding issues would soon be resolved. However, the American administration rejected Pakistani proposal to charge several thousand dollars for each NATO container crossing the border. Furthermore, the US officials categorically refused to issue an explicit apology for the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers. In recent months, the frequency of the drone attacks has diminished, however its complete halt is unlikely. According to statistics, 45 drone attacks were carried out in 2009 while 101 in 64 in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Wed, 23 May 2012 07:09:05 +0100 http://tcktcktck.org/2012/05/environmental-organizations-urge-u-s-president-to-attend-rio-earth-summit-and-talk-renewables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environmental-organizations-urge-u-s-president-to-attend-rio-earth-summit-and-talk-renewables The leaders of nearly two dozen environmental groups called on President Obama to attend next month?s Rio+20 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring the uncertainty that continues to cloud the historic meeting. More than 130 presidents, prime ministers and other heads of state have committed to attend the conference from June 20 to 22, which is also known as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. But many experts question whether the session ? coming 20 years after a U.N. summit in Rio that concluded with three global environmental treaties ? will produce a meaningful outcome. And the White House has not said whether Obama will travel there. Occupied with the European financial crisis, leaders such as Germany?s Chancellor Angela Merkel and Britain?s prime minister David Cameron have opted out of attending the summit. But several significant world leaders, such as Russian president Vladi­mir Putin, will come to Rio. Read More: Washington Post >> TckTckTck TckTckTck Tue, 22 May 2012 19:57:10 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/DvCUrtWqSJ0/ Turkey, the close friend of Pakistan and important ally of NATO forces, desperately wants the land route for allied forces battling in Afghanistan to be resumed. However, the hype created by the establishment, opposition and a section of media after the highly condemnable Salala check-post attack is standing in the way to resumption of supply-line. Keeping in view the political, economic and military clout of Pakistan, we should have given a thought out response to the allied countries. However, the incumbent under the pressure of those who matter blocked the supply line for NATO forces. Furthermore, Pakistan Army declined to join the NATO investigation into the incident, rejecting the explanation given by the probe. A boycott to Bonn Conference and tripartite talks were among the other rash decisions taken by Pakistan. Over the recommendations of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), parliament sought an apology from the United States and a halt to the drone attacks. Ultimately, Pakistan is facing the consequences of unrealistic decisions. Drone striking is another outstanding issue between the two countries. The parliamentary panel asked the government to put an halt to drone service as a precondition for resuming the land route for allied forces. However, it was nothing to avail. Several drone attacks have been carried out in recent days after the committee announced its demands. The US believes that attacks through unmanned air crafts are a vital tool in the war against terrorism. The Americans have decided to pursue a light-track plan in Afghanistan, as its troops would end their battle in the troubled country. The responsibility for national security will be taken over completely by the Afghan army and police following the withdrawal of international forces. In order to save the lives of US troops and reduce the defence budget, the Americans would rely of air strikes wherever these would be required. However, this strategy could bring out disastrous consequences. Afghanistan is bound to fall to Taliban once the foreign forces are out along with their sophisticated weaponry system. A Taliban-dominated Kabul would serve as the strategic depth for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who would intensify their attacks inside Pakistan. On one hand, Pakistan should not pipe dreaming on its part while the US should also realize that this does not bode well either for the region or the international community. The two will have to find out to continue their cooperation to rid the region of extremism and militancy. Follow Faisal Farooq on Twitter @Fassifarooq Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Tue, 22 May 2012 11:11:40 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/tR8b7YoFCdY/ Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar appeared optimistic and sounded positive about the outcome of the attendance of Pakistani delegation in the headship of President Asif Ali Zardari in the two-day NATO summit, held in Chicago, America. Without explaining the bad press that has dogged the Pakistani delegation during its visit, she observed, ?When there?s a debate about Afghanistan taking place, in your opinion, should a country like Pakistan, which is a responsible regional player, an important neighbor, and a country that has huge stakes in peace and stability in Afghanistan, not participate?? In her view, they had the highest stakes among the 60 countries that participated in the summit. She said the spillover effect of unsteadiness in Afghanistan is instant in Pakistan while the effect that too in Pakistan should be instantaneous if there is stability and peace in Afghanistan. She said she would not agree with anyone at all who says that Islamabad should not go in such a gathering. Pakistan is a key neighbor of Afghanistan and is a responsible regional player, she added. While taking umbrage to how the NATO summit was discussed in Pakistan, she observed, ?The US side, the NATO secretary general and the government said that this was an unconditional invite?. She, however, said that there was a discussion when they would announce the resumption of Ground Lines of Communication (CLOC). The minister said they had proven that they were going to revisit foreign policy in a very transparent way by giving people confidence and moving forward in straightforward way. She noted, ?What we need to do is engage with the world, in giving our perspective on what the reality checks are and the challenges are, and how in a partnership way, with tools and frameworks that are acceptable to both parties, and that is pursuing mutual interests?. Khar said that Pakistan wants to give a strong message to the world that the future of Afghanistan was vital for it and it would work to enable peace and stability in the region. She clarified that they had been doing that at great cost to Pakistan. While replying to a query, the minister described that no hostile attacks were made on Pakistan during speeches and remarks at the NATO summit. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Tue, 22 May 2012 09:34:40 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/p4pBmQY3oPM/ Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has advised Pakistan?s political leadership to avoid going too far in their rivalry, saying it costs them the democratic system itself. His address to Pakistani parliament was nothing short of a scolding by an elder brother. He, who has already completed two highly successful terms as premier since 2003 and is currently in his third, enjoys good ties with the Pakistani government and opposition alike. In his ad-lib address, delivered in Turkish, translated into Urdu by an interpreter, to a joint session of parliament, he had plenty of advices for an increasingly irritable opposition. He observed, ?The real role of the opposition is not to criticize the government merely for the sake of criticism but to point out the ills that need to be corrected?. In his view, a strong democratic system in Pakistan could lead to an equally strong economic system that could benefit its people in the longer runs. He advised the youngsters to come forward and participate in the national democratic process, saying there was heavy responsibility on the nation?s lawmakers. Commending the huge sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in fight against terrorism during the recent years, he added that they understand the pain of Pakistan and will continue to stand by with them in coming days. Assuring that Turkey and Pakistan would stand together in the fight against, he noted, ?Terrorism and the trilateral arrangement among Pakistan, Turkey and Afghanistan would continue to build towards regional peace?. The Turkish premier expressed hopes that the defence cooperation between the two countries would get stronger and people-to-people contacts and ties at the level of their business communities and youth would be increased in the coming days. The joint session had a calming effect on the burgeoning tension between the treasury and opposition benches. It was clearly visible in the sitting, as not only PML-N parliamentarians were present but Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was also attending it. The opposition, particularly the PML-N, has raised hell including walking out, protests and sloganeering for the resignation of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, following he was convicted by the Supreme Court in contempt of court case. Turkey is also a member of NATO, whose supply route in Afghanistan has been blocked by Pakistan for six months now. Reports claimed that his visit was meant to cool hyped political tempers. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Tue, 22 May 2012 08:42:16 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/kQkEyw66LTk/ President Asif Ali Zardari made no promises in Chicago summit, rejecting intense pressure and NATO?s public call for resuming land routes  in the summit declaration. The president in his short address to leaders from over 50 countries did not give any indication that Pakistan would resume supply line for foreign forces battling in Afghanistan. He stated, ?Pakistan believed in partnerships based on trust and respect that will secure the future of our people?. However, Zardari did address the pressing matter of the reopening of NATO supply line, saying Islamabad had asked negotiators to finalize a deal with America. The president added that the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) had decided to direct the relevant officials to finalize negotiations for resumption of the Ground Lines of Communication (GLOC). Calling the botched air raid a serious setback, he said that they were forced to review their engagement and cooperation with the US. In his view, the parliament spoke in favor of cooperation and partnership, adding that the government was bound by the advice of parliament. He commented, ?Our parliament has also recommended that foreign fighters and non-state actors seeking to destabilize Afghanistan and the region, if found on our soil, must be expelled. We are devising a comprehensive plan for this purpose?. Zardari was of the opinion that they would require the support of the international community both in terms of resources and capacity building, aiming at the economic well-being of the people of the region affected by the militancy. He expressed support of all efforts for peace and reconciliation in the war-torn Afghanistan, saying Pakistan?s fate was inter-linked with Afghanistan. He noted, ?We firmly believe that only an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue can lead to sustainable peace in Afghanistan?. In the meantime, US president Barack Obama and his 27 military allies directed concerned officials to start planning a post-2014 mission with a focus on training, advising and assisting Afghan troops. However, newly elected French President Francois Hollande denied backing down from his decision to pull troops out in 2012, indicating a sign of growing impatience within the coalition partners. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Tue, 22 May 2012 08:03:13 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/lqSEES3EIUs/ US President Barack Obama and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari met shortly on Monday on the sidelines of the NATO summit, but made no progress towards resolving their diplomatic standoff over land route for allied forces battling in Afghanistan. Pakistan?s hard stance on resumption of supplies for foreign forces threatened to outshine the American President?s efforts on the last day of the NATO summit to finalize plans of withdrawing international troops from Afghanistan. While addressing to more than 50 world leaders, President Obama expressed his frustration at what aides view as Pakistani inflexibility by publicly offering thanks to Russia and other Central Asian countries for providing critical transit of war supplies into Afghanistan in the six months since Pakistan closed its ground routes following the NATO attacks that killed 24 Pakistani troops. While speaking to the media, Obama said the United States and Pakistan were making diligent progress on a deal. However, he clarified that he was not looking resolution of the dispute during the NATO summit. The deadlock over the land route for NATO forces has distracted from a carefully choreographed moot in which Islamabad and Washington understood the strained relations. President Obama observed, ?We didn?t anticipate that the supply line issue was going to be resolved by this summit. We knew that before we arrived in Chicago. But we are actually making diligent progress on it?. He further stated that they need to work through some of the tensions that have inevitably arisen after one decade of their military presence in the region. Earlier US media had reported that President Obama was struggling to balance the American ties with two crucial but difficult allies. Pakistan is not a NATO member but was invited to the summit because of its influence in next-door Afghanistan and its role until last year as the major supply route to landlocked NATO forces there. Pakistan closed those routes after a U.S. attack on the Pakistani side of the border killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November. The last-minute invitation from NATO to join the Chicago talks was a sign of hope that the rift had healed. But it hasn’t. And Obama’s dealings with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari made that clear on Monday. Faisal Farooq NewsPakistan.pk Tue, 22 May 2012 07:01:28 +0100 http://tcktcktck.org/2012/05/migration-militias-coups-and-climate-change-in-mali/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=migration-militias-coups-and-climate-change-in-mali The world is suddenly paying attention to the oft-ignored North African country of Mali, as it is racked by its most recent in a long string of crises: a coup d?etat. This political and constitutional crisis sits atop an already extremely vulnerable situation - a volatile mix of climate change, drought, food shortages, migration and immobility, armed insurrection and heavy weapons proliferation that threaten to plunge the country into a state of instability not unlike Somalia. As the international community, including the UN Security Council, moves to act on this crisis, it will be important to consider all the identifiable sources of Mali?s insecurity in order to get the solutions right. Read More: AlertNet >> TckTckTck TckTckTck Tue, 22 May 2012 04:59:02 +0100