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Ramadan Kareem Good deeds that will bring you closer to Allah By Hassan T Bwambale

nce an old man was talking to his grandson about Paradise and Hell. He said that those who will enter OParadise will be admitted there for free and those Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah Sheikh Mohd Al-Sabah Sheikh Khaled Al-Sabah Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah who will enter the Hellfire will have paid for it. The grand- Dep PM, Foreign Dep PM, Interior Dep PM, Defence Dep PM, Finance son was surprised as to how can someone pay money to enter Hell. His grandfather told him, “You don’t need to pay money to pray or fast or glorify Allah Almighty but you pay money to gamble or fornicate or commit adultery. By so doing, you are buying the Hellfire.” There is a variety of simple acts that if anyone performs them sincerely, Allah would reward him abundantly and, depending on the act and the intention, Allah would for- give his sins. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “When a servant of Allah falls ill or travels, Allah continues to reward him for the good deeds that he used to do while at home or when he was healthy.” (Bukhari 2,996) Farming is also an act of worship: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Any Muslim who plants crops from which people and animals would eat - without his Mustafa Al-Shamali Nayef Al-Hajraf Anas Al-Saleh Shareeda Al-Maousherji permission - Allah will reward him as though he gave those Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah - Prime Minister Dep PM, Oil Education Commerce Justice, Awqaf crops in charity. If anyone steals from his plantation or takes something illegally, Allah will reward the farmer as if he gave it in charity.” (Muslim 1,552/7) Whatever you give for the sake of Allah - no matter how small it is - you will eventually reap your rewards abun- dantly. In case you don’t have anything to donate at all, then say good words. Those good words bring worthy abundant rewards from Allah Almighty. A Muslim should always think before uttering any word. If your words are good, inspiring and educational then you will be rewarded accordingly. But if they are bad and offensive towards other humans, then Allah will punish you accordingly. Be keen to say and do whatever is beneficial to you and to others. The month of Ramadan is the best training in guarding your tongue. Salem Al-Othaina Sheikh Mohd Al-Sabah Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim Rola Dashti Thekra Al-Rasheedi Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah Housing, Municipality Cabinet, Health Electricity, Public Works Planning, Assembly Labour Information, Youth Question: If you are a farmer and people steal from your farm, you get rewards, even if By B Izzak order to push economic develop- lowing the constitutional court’s occupy the ministries of finance, a. You didn’t count the crops ment, improve services and decision in June to nullify the pre- health and information. Sheikh b. You didn’t allow them to take anything KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh resolve problems facing citizens. vious election in Dec 2012 and to Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah c. You laugh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah yester- Prime Minister HH Sheikh dissolve the previous Assembly. It retained his post as foreign minis- day swore in the new 16-member Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, form- was the second election in eight ter while the defense and interior Courtesy TIES Center, a leading non-political NGO Cabinet which includes seven ing his fifth Cabinet since he was months and the sixth since June ministers were replaced. Sheikh promoting relations between Westerners and members of the ruling family and appointed to the post in Nov 2006. Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, three newcomers in addition to 2011, responded by assuring the The new Cabinet has six mem- interior minister until 2003, was Muslims through dialogue, friendship and cultural new ministers of finance, oil, Amir that the government will bers from the ruling Al-Sabah appointed as interior minister. exchange. For more information. www.tiescenter.net defense and interior. The Amir extend hands of cooperation to family in addition to the prime Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, called on the new Cabinet, the the newly-elected MPs to “open a minister. Ruling family members the army chief of staff, was 33rd Kuwaiti government since new page in Kuwait’s history”. The continue to monopolize key appointed defense minister, independence, to establish “posi- Cabinet, the 12th since Feb 2006, posts in the so-called “sovereign replacing Sheikh Ahmad Al- tive and fruitful” cooperation with was formed following the ministries” of defense, interior Khaled Al-Sabah. Issa Al-Kandari the new National Assembly in Assembly elections on July 27 fol- and foreign affairs. They also Continued on Page15 Communications AUGUST 5, 2013 US eyes threat as missions in lockdown

SANAA: Security was tight at US mis- closed yesterday, the first day of the sions around the Arab world yesterday as working week in many Islamic countries. Washington held urgent talks on an Al- In Sanaa, special forces with armoured Rouhani sworn in, Qaeda threat that prompted it to close personnel carriers were stationed out- two dozen embassies and consulates. side the US embassy and the missions of Measures were particularly strict in Britain, France and Germany, an AFP cor- urges West to talk Yemen’s capital, where Britain, France respondent reported. Police and army Trial date set and Germany also closed their embassies checkpoints were set up on all the Saudis turn back Bashir following a US warning which lawmakers Yemeni capital’s main thoroughfares. for leaders of in Washington said involved Al-Qaeda’s Residents said they heard the sound of a TEHRAN: New President Hassan is hoping that Rouhani will take a more joint Yemeni and Saudi branch. But the drone flying over, which could only be Rouhani, a reputed moderate, told the constructive approach in long-running US alert spread across most Arab capitals American as Washington is the sole pow- Brotherhood West after taking the oath of office yes- talks on Tehran’s controversial nuclear and extended further afield to er to operate the unmanned aircraft in terday the only way to interact with drive, which despite Iranian denials is Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Israel, with the region. Sisi meets Islamists Iran is through dialogue, not sanctions. suspected by world powers of having embassies and other diplomatic missions Continued on Page 15 The 64-year-old cleric took over from military objectives. CAIRO: An Egyptian court yesterday set a trial date for hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, “The only path to interact with Iran is Muslim Brotherhood leaders in a move likely to enrage whose provocative policies in two tur- through negotiations on equal supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed bulent four-year terms left Iran divided grounds, reciprocal trust-building, Morsi. It came as US Deputy Secretary of State William domestically, isolated internationally mutual respect and reducing hostili- Burns met the army chief amid intense efforts to try to and struggling economically. The West ties,” Rouhani said in a speech after resolve the political crisis since the army ousted Morsi in being sworn in before parliament. “If a July 3 coup. Supreme Guide Mohammed Badie, who is you want a proper answer, do not currently in hiding, and his two deputies - Khairat Al- speak with Iran with the language of Shater and Rashad Bayoumi - who are being held in sanctions but with the language of Cairo’s Tora prison, are accused of inciting violence respect,” he said, adding Iran would “not against protesters outside the Islamist group’s head- surrender to sanctions, nor be threat- quarters on June 30. They will face trial on Aug 25 ened with war”. He was referring to together with three Brotherhood members who are years of unsuccessful negotiations with accused of killing protesters. the so-called P5+1 group of the United Morsi himself has been formally remanded in cus- States, Britain, France, China and Russia tody on suspicion of offences committed when he plus Germany over Iran’s nuclear activi- escaped from prison during the 2011 revolt that top- ties. Washington was quick to respond, pled former president Hosni Mubarak. Yesterday’s saying Iran would find the United announcement comes after army chief Abdel Fattah Al- TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hassan States a “willing partner” if Rouhani was Sisi met Burns, a military source said, stressing the need Rouhani waves after being sworn in serious. for national reconciliation based on an army-drafted before parliament yesterday. — AFP Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 15 MANAMA: A Bahraini armored personnel vehicle reinforces US Embassy security just outside a gate to the embassy building yesterday. — AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 LOCAL Mechanic in police net for child labour Tenent punches landlord

KUWAIT: A Syrian mechanic was referred to the medics stationed at the Grand Mosque tended to Firdous fight deportation department for employing underage 122 cases during the night prayers held there on A landlord in Firdous reported that a Kuwaiti compatriots aged around 12 or 13 to work in his 24th and 25th Ramadan said the department’s tenant in a building he owns punched him in garage, said security sources, noting that the man representative at the mosque Nasser Al-Najjar, the face and breaking his nose when he told took advantage of the kids’ families’ need for noting that most cases were related to diabetes him that he intends to increase the rent, said money and only gave them KD 2 daily. Case and blood pressure. security sources. On his part, the tenant papers indicate that immigration detectives were stressed that the landlord is greedy and had informed about the mechanic’s exploitation of Car accident increased the rent twice in two years and the children and the man was arrested and given Police sergeant major Hassan Nasser Al- threatened to evict him unless he paid up. A a choice to choose to which country he would be Mohammed was killed in the line of duty when case was filed. deported. The sources added that kids’ parents his patrol car turned over along the Doha Spur were also summoned and signed affidavits not to near Qairawan, said security sources, noting that Liquor trader have their children work again to avoid deporta- the deceased was on his way home when he lost A Bangladeshi was arrested in Abu Hlaifa tion as well. control of the vehicle. with the possession 15 homemade liquor bottles. House fires Site accident Two fires separately broke out in two of the A 25-year-old construction worker sustained Woman beaten up busiest places in houses during Ramadan, said serious injuries and fractures all over his body A citizen reported that her husband had security sources, noting that the first fire was in a when he fell from the first floor of an under-con- beaten her over some disputes with his sister, kitchen in a Doha house where firemen managed struction building in Farwaniya, said security said security sources. to control the flames without any casualties. The sources, noting that according to his fellow work- sources added that the second fire was in another ers, the man slipped while standing on a scaffold Harasser held kitchen in Jaber Al-Ali where a gas cylinder erected in front of the building. A GCC national in his twenties was arrested caught fire. The fire was controlled by firefighters for harassing females shoppers in Salmiya, said without any casualties. Meanwhile, a fire broke Airport arrests security sources, noting that security forces had out in citizen’s garden in Jabriya, said security Passport officers at Kuwait international received many reports and complaints before sources, noting that the man and his son man- Airport referred an Arab and an Asian expat to rel- complainants led to the suspect and he was aged to put out the flames that engulfed some evant authorities when they were found wanted arrested. dry leaves after someone threw a cigarette butt. on arrival at Kuwait, said security sources. Case papers indicate that the Arab was arriving from a Kidnap attempt Bus fire GCC state while the Asian had been reported as a A 40-year-old citizen reported that her ex- A public transport bus caught fire at the deserter by his sponsor. boyfriend tried to kidnapp her, said security ministries area in South Surra, said security sources. The woman said that she received a sources. No casualties were reported. Further Wallet missing call from her ex, with whom she had broken up investigations are in progress to determine the A vet reported that after praying the Asr prayer long ago, asking to meet her to return some of cause of fire. in a Hawally mosque and leaving, he found that her possessions. On meting him in a parking lot he had forgotten his wallet and mobile phone in Fahaheel, he tried pulling her into his vehicle. Medical emergencies inside the mosque. On returning, they had van- She added that he was scared off by her The medical emergencies department para- ished. screams and sped away. A case was filed.

Municipality continues inspection campaigns

By Hanan Al-Sadoun in handing 39 citations to vendors and the closure of three cafes and restaurants and 12 KUWAIT: Mubarak Al Kabeer’s emergency citations to foodstuff dealers and dealt with team carried out several inspection cam- eight companies after complaints on the paigns during the month of Ramadan and hotline from citizens and Ministry of Interior during the elections that resulted in the operations. Maei said that the inspections removal of 2,420 ads in violation. were surprise ones and carried out during Head of the emergency team Abdullah the elections and the holy month in cooper- Al-Maei said that inspections were carried atives, showrooms, restaurants and stores during the month of Ramadan and resulted that deal in foodstuff. 559 flights okayed for NBK shares joy of Girgian with care houses inmates Eid Al-Fitr holiday

KUWAIT: On the occasion of the holy month of social care houses on major social and religious with all segments of the society. KUWAIT: Airlines operating in Kuwait Essam Al-Zamil said yesterday that the total Ramadan, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) partici- occasions comes as part of NBK’s extensive social The participation in this event comes as a part International Airport have okayed 559 number of departures expected in this peri- pated in Kuwait Red Crescent Society’s annual outreach program during the holy month of of NBK’s annual social program ‘Doing Good departing flights during the coming holiday od will be about 101,000 passengers. Girgian event at the Care Houses, to share happy Ramadan.” Al-Mahmeed added that such visits Deeds’ during the Holy month of Ramadan that of Eid Al-Fitr, where Dubai and Istanbul have Al-Zamil added that the number of moments of Girgian with the residents and pres- are an integral part of the NBK’s culture and prac- features a multitude of philanthropic activities. By acquired the lion’s share of travel destina- flights coming into Kuwait International ent them felicitations and gifts. tices that reflect its deep commitment to its cor- doing good deeds all month long, NBK hopes to tions by travelers for the period between Airport during the same period is 505 trips Ahmed Al-Mahmeed, NBK Public Relations offi- porate social responsibility. NBK’s participation in encourage a greater sense of community and Aug 6 and 10. Director of operations man- and the total number of arrivals to Kuwait is cer said: “Celebrating with the residents of the this event reflects NBK’s efforts to communicate charity during Ramadan. agement at Kuwait International Airport about 85,000 passengers. —KUNA

Record-breaking electricity consumption in July KUWAIT: Power generators around Kuwait were put to test last month which broke electricity load records and witnessed water consumption levels exceed production in most days, according to Ministry of Electricity and Water official quoted yes- terday by Al-Qabas. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the source revealed that electricity load reached 12,060 megawatts on July 17; breaking last year’s record of 11,800, while the lowest consumption level the same day reached 9340. The source reassured that the MEW’s daily production rate reaches 14,000 megawatts, and added that the ministry had planned ahead for the expected consumption surge. Meanwhile, the source revealed that the largest water consumption rate last month was recorded on the 31st at 438.682 million imperial gallons, whereas the ministry produced 429.750 million the same day. In such cases, the ministry uses its strategic reserve of desalinated water to compensate the difference. The reserve stood at 3441.267 million imperial gal- lons on July 31, according to the source. Most electricity generated in Kuwait go to power air conditioning which translates into overload in consumption in parallel with high temperatures that usually break the 50 C degrees point multiple times on July each year. Annual reinforcement and main- tenance operations at power plants, transformers and distribution networks helped the MEW cope with the yearly increase in demand, but senior min- istry officials have repeatedly indicated that a new power plant is necessary to avoid shortage crises in the future. KRCS steps up efforts to serve worshippers at Grand Mosque There are seven power plants in Kuwait that pro- KUWAIT: Director of volunteers at the Kuwait Red Al-Anzi stressed the importance of the role played by He explained that 60 male and female volunteers are duce electricity and desalinated water for a total Crescent Society (KRCS) Musaed Al- Anzi said that KRCS’ the KRCS and its contribution in helping the elderly and involved in the provision of first aid and help for older population of 3.8 million on a daily basis, with plans volunteers were continuing their participation in assisting people with special needs as well as all worshipers at the women and men in coordination with the Department of to fully operate a new power plant in North Zoor by and providing first aid to the needy worshipers in the Grand Mosque steming from its humanitarian goals to the Grand Mosque, the Ministry of Awqaf and the Health 2015. Grand Mosque during prayers in the last ten days of provide first aid, care and comfort for worshipers during Ministry’s medical emergencies department and other Ramadan. the late night prayers. bodies. —KUNA MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Members of the newly-appointed Kuwaiti Cabinet pose for a group photo with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah after their swearing-in ceremony yesterday. 33rd cabinet in political history of Kuwait

KUWAIT: The newly-appointed Kuwaiti cabinet, which has the National Assembly members. starting from the 10th cabinet, which was formed in ters only, making it the smallest cabinet in the history of been formed by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh HH the late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah February 1978 and until the 20th one in February 2003. Kuwait, whereas the seventh cabinet, which was formed on Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, constitutes the 33rd was Kuwait’s first appointed Prime Minister of the cabinet In July 2003, HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- February 2nd, 1971 was the second smallest one, in which formation in the political history of Kuwait since 1962, and that was formed in January 1962. Jaber Al-Sabah headed the 21st cabinet until the death of it had 11 ministers only, and on November 15, two more the fifth since HH Sheikh Jaber was appointed prime minis- Since January 1963 and until November 1965, HH the HH the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. ministers joined the cabinet. ter in 2011. late Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the 12th Amir of HH Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- The 14th cabinet, formed on June 20th, 1990, was the According to article 56 of the Kuwaiti constitution, HH Kuwait, was appointed Prime Minister of the second, third Sabah was appointed Prime Minister for the 22nd, 23rd, largest cabinet, in which it had 22 ministers. the Amir appoints prime minister after traditional consulta- and fourth cabinets. 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th cabinets during the period During the parliamentary journey of Kuwait, 39 National tions and relieves him of office as he also appoints minis- The 13th Amir of Kuwait HH the late Sheikh Jaber Al- of February 2006 and until December 2011. Assembly MPs were appointed ministers. ters and relieves them of office upon the recommendation Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah headed the fifth, sixth, seventh, HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah head- The seventh legislative chapter of the 16th formation of the prime minister. eighth and ninth cabinets, which took place in the period ed the 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd cabinets between the whose elections were held on October 5, 1992, had eight Ministers are appointed from amongst the members of between December 1965 and December 1977. period of December 2012 and July 28th this year. ministers, the largest number of elected members. Six the National Assembly and from others, and the number of HH the father Amir Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salem The 29th cabinet, which was formed on December 13, women have been appointed ministers since their political ministers in all shall not exceed one-third of the number of Al-Sabah was appointed Prime Minister for 11 cabinets, 2011 and lasted until February 13, 2012, included 10 minis- empowerment. —KUNA Al-Kandari stressess keenness to complete pending projects KUWAIT: Newly-appointed Communications He stressed the importance of joint action Minister Issa Ahmed Al-Kandari said here and cooperation of everyone to continue the yesterday he would seek every possible tireless efforts of the former minister to com- effort to complete the positive role played by plete the development plans, expressing his former minister Salim Al-Utheina in the min- hope and confidence in the cooperation of istry and focus on completing the important all the ministry staffers to move forward and and vital projects and finish them on time. improve all vital sectors and services that The minister added in a press statement affect all citizens and residents. The minister after taking over from Al-Utheina that the expressed deep thanks and appreciation to Communications Ministry has seen in the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- recent period a comprehensive develop- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness ment in all sectors, pointing out that Al- the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al- Utheina briefed him on the ministry’s mech- Hamad Al-Sabah on the confidence placed anism of action and the future development in him to take over the portfolio of the plans at the level of all sectors. Ministry of Communications. —KUNA Employer questioned on Amir’s envoy meets Iran maid torture accusations

KUWAIT: The public prosecution is investi- of which our children might become vic- politicians, academicians gating a case in which a female citizen faces tims”. In other news, police are reportedly charges for reportedly inflecting burns on questioning a person identified as the son of TEHRAN: Representative of His Highness Kuwait Ambassador to Iran Majdi Al- her domestic worker over a simple dispute a senior official in the special task forces on the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Dhafeeri, was attended by Sheikh Sabah according to the housemaid’s account. “This charges of assaulting pedestrians using his Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Deputy Prime Khaled Al-Sabah’s office acting director is a very terrible case in which a maid sus- father’s authorities. According to security Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Saleh Al-Loughani. tained first degree burns on her back after sources familiar with the case, the suspect Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah discussed bilat- It was also attended by Alaeddin her employer poured boiled water on her has been held at the Salmiya police station eral ties and regional matters with Iranian Boroujerdi, Chairman for the Committee for while she was taking a nap following hard since Friday after a couple approached offi- politicians and academicians Saturday Foreign Policy and National Security of the work on a long Ramadan day,” said attorney cers earlier that day to report being assault- evening. Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Houra Al-Habeeb, who represents the victim ed by a young Kuwaiti man. Police were able The two sides discussed the nature of chairman of Iran-Kuwait parliamentary in the case. to identify the man using the license plate of Kuwait-Iranian relations and ties between friendship committee Javad Saadoun, Dr Habeeb revealed in a statement to the his vehicle which the Egyptian couple pro- the Islamic Republic and the Gulf Shihabi of the foreign ministry, diplomats press that she is working to have the vided. They found out that he faces similar Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. and former Iranian ambassadors to Kuwait. accused trialed for attempted murder, charges pressed over the past few weeks, The GCC consists of Kuwait, Saudi The Kuwaiti foreign minister is to repre- KUWAIT: Security men arrested a criminal gang adding that the plaintiff was also subjected and detectives were ordered to arrest him. Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the sent His Highness the Amir to the inaugura- consisting of four persons with 250 gm of ice and to physical abuse including an earlier inci- The man was captured in Mishref and trans- United Arab Emirates (UAE). tion of President Hassan Rohani, due 50 gm of marijuana. Information indicated that a dent in which her employer allegedly ferred to Salmiya police station, said sources The meeting, held at the residence of tomorrow. —KUNA citizen and a bedoon were active in drug dealing attempted to choke her. “Even if there was who spoke on the condition of anonymity. and they were storing the drugs in an apartment negligence on the housemaid’s part, this In other news, Al-Jarida reported the does not justify abuse - much less torture labor union at the Ministry of Social Affairs owned by a Kuwaiti woman. The two suspects and to have boiling water poured over her,” and Labor announced assigning an attorney were caught red-handed after fierce resistance. ‘Elected cabinet’ core of the lawyer added. She pled with judges to to take legal action against a police officer on They confessed in trading in drugs and the woman give serious consideration to the case accusations of physically assaulting female confessed and agreed with what they said. The opposition reform project “because if the accused is not properly pun- residents of social care homes during a shop- suspects were sent to concerned authorities. ished, this could lead to prejudice as a result ping trip according to recent reports. —By Hanan Al-Sadoun KUWAIT: The opposition plans to unveil a and ideological lifestyles”. ‘state project’ based on the full parliamen- The opposition boycotted parliamen- tary system as the focus of a massive tary elections despite the constitutional political reform process it seeks as early as court’s upholding of a controversial emer- Burgan Bank sponsors Saleh next week, according to sources quoted gency decree that amended the electoral yesterday Al-Rai daily. Meanwhile, leading law. It was the second time they boy- oppositionist and former MP Musallam cotted polls after last December’s elec- Shehab graduation ceremony Al-Barrak said that the ‘state rebuilding’ tions which were the first to be held project focuses on three factors that under the single-vote system that the KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- values and Burgan Bank continually strives include “radical constitutional amend- amendment brought in place of one day that it has sponsored Saleh Shehab to maintain the highest standards in the ments, comprehensive political vision under which a voter could vote for up to High School’s graduation ceremony, which industry. The Bank was re-certified in 2010 and an integrated legal system”. “The four candidates. “The opposition has was held in Regency Hotel. The bank’s ini- with the ISO 9001:2008 certification in all essence of the project is based on an already moved on past the single-vote tiative is in line with its extensive outreach its banking businesses, making it the first elected Cabinet with an elected prime issue and towards the need for a new program that has been designed specifi- bank in the GCC, and the only bank in minister”, he said at a recent gathering approach to handle pending issues that cally as part of its Youth Account. Kuwait to receive such accreditation. The hosted by political activist Abdullah include growing corruption and political Burgan Bank continues to cater for the Bank also has to its credit the distinction of Kabed in Jahra. tampering,” the sources said. The sources youth segment, which represent an inte- being the only Bank in Kuwait to have won The opposition is currently putting the further indicated that the opposition’s gral part of the local community through a the JP Morgan Chase Quality Recognition final touches on a ‘mega project’ to be project contains “major constitutional wide range of innovative initiatives. The Award for twelve consecutive years. introduced to the public after the Eid Al- amendments that put an end to tamper- bank supports the country’s future leaders Burgan Bank won the prestigious Fitr holiday “as a roadmap for the future”, ing, which is the reason behind crises across education and excellence, and is “Banking Web Awards” prize in the com- according to sources with knowledge of Kuwait underwent in the past number of proud of what they have achieved and mercial and corporate Category for Kuwait. the opposition’s thinking. Speaking on years”. “Whether it is political or constitu- wishes them every success in their future In 2010 Burgan Bank was awarded with the the condition of anonymity, the sources tional, [the opposition’s] reform plan studies and careers. “Best Internet Banking Service award” from said that the project takes into account seeks to protect national gains and move Students were awarded certificates for Banker Middle East Awards. Burgan Bank “addressing laws that became unable to Kuwait towards stability,” the sources their outstanding performance for the aca- was recognized in 2011 as Kuwait’s “Best cope with changes in the political, social added. demic year. Representing the Marketing Private Bank”, by World Finance. The bank Department from Burgan Bank, Abdulaziz Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the funding sources, and a strong capital base. also won, in 2011, the coveted Al-Sarraf received a token of appreciation youngest commercial Bank and third The adoption of state-of-the-art services “International Platinum Star for Quality” Man diagnosed with swine flu from Saleh Shehab High School’s represen- largest by assets in Kuwait, with a signifi- and technology has positioned it as a award from Business Initiative Directions, tatives during the event. cant focus on the corporate and financial trendsetter in the domestic market and and “The Best Technical Award” from at infectious diseases hospital Burgan Bank’s Youth Account was institutions sectors, as well as having a within the MENA region. Banking Web Awards. 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MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 Burgan Bank shares the joy of Girgi’an celebrations with children and adults

KUWAIT: As part of its social responsibility framework Discovery Center with a range of Girgi’an gift bags, an Voluntary Team, and the Psychological Health Center ular Ramadan traditions in Kuwait. and annual activities’ program during the Holy month initiative that highlights the importance and true spirit Kuwait. The bank’s team was also present with the The bank’s latest social initiative is aligned with its of Ramadan, Burgan Bank recently participated across a of Ramadan. Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor - Patient Care many ongoing social activities that place it in the heart number of Girgian celebrations with a wide range of Burgan Bank also celebrated the joyful mood of Services, where the team visited the elderly, special of the Kuwaiti community. It features the spirit of social organizations around Kuwait. Girgian through a fun filled activities with the partici- needs as well as orphans, and distributed Girgian gift solidarity and interaction amongst the Kuwaiti society, The bank’s unique and joyful “BuBa” Kids Account pation of the Kuwait Handicapped Sports Club, the bags while also sharing special moments of these cele- and provides moral support to various underprivileged character welcomed children and their families at the Kuwaiti Society for Guardians of the Disabled, Abeer 2 brations, which are considered as one of the most pop- segments in the community.

27) The blessed Rawda is in

A) Al-Aqsa Mosque

B) Ka’abah Mosque

C) Prophets Mosque LOCAL

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 Gulf Bank shares Ramadan Spirit by putting a Girgian smile on patients’ faces Chicken Patties

1 lb ground chicken 1 cup bread crumbs 1 onion, grated 1 egg 1/3 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp curry KUWAIT: Gulf Bank staff recently concluded their relive the joyful moments of Ramadan and offer- 1 tsp salt to taste annual visits to children’s hospital units associat- ing them colorful filled Girgai’an bags, in addition 1/3 cup canola oil for frying ed with Kuwait Association for the Care of to several activities that included face painting, Children in Hospitals (KAACH). The visits aimed to henna, hair braiding, as well as a handshake from Mix all the ingredients but the canola oil in a big share the joys of girgai’an with the children and bowl. Then continue mixing with your hands for 3-4 various cartoon characters. minutes to make sure all the ingredients get together. their loved ones. Hospital visits included: Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining its Grab egg size or any size you like pieces, and using Farwaniya, Jahra, Ibn Sina, Al Razi, Amiri, NBK, position as part of Kuwait’s integral social fabric your palms round them to make patties. Sizzle canola and Zain. and the Bank perceives such visits as a moral oil in a frying pan and fry both sides of Chicken Patties These visits created an authentic Ramadan obligation to delivering great spiritual support to over medium heat. ambience for patients, giving them a chance to these young patients. Serve Chicken Patties warm. Pasta Salad A traditional Ramadan Iftar at Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait

1/2 lb elbow pasta 3/4 cup carrot, diced 3/4 cup sweet peas 3/4 cup corn 1/2 cup pickles, diced 1 Tbsp canola oil 3-4 Tbsp mayonnaise 3 Tbsp yogurt

Cook the elbow pasta with 1 Tbsp canola oil in salty water as directed in the package. Rinse and drain. Meanwhile boil carrots and sweet peas for about 3- 4 minutes. Immediately rinse under cold water and drain. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in a bowl and stir in carrots, sweet peas, corns and pickles. Mix them all. Combine with drained pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately, otherwise it dries out.

KUWAIT: Rotana, the leading hotel man- agement company in the Middle East and Africa hosted a spe- cial Iftar buffet event for its clients and media representa- tives on Wednesday. The event was suc- cessful and guests enjoyed the notable evening at Al- Manshar Rotana. Guests enjoyed an extensive selection of Arabic specialties at Al-Kout ballroom. The venue is a great venue for guests who would like to enjoy traditional dishes after a long day of fasting. During the event, the Outbound Sales Office Team took the opportunity to express their appre- ciation for the extended support to the property by its clients and the media. Commenting on this Effie Desouza, Assistant Director of Sales said; “Ramadan is a time to share and enjoy your blessings with your family and friends. We are hap- py to have all our friends here with us to enjoy our culinary creations and experi- ence our hospitality”. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 LOCAL

kuwait digest In my view Confusing Egypt’s search ways of Al-Ali for heroes By Ahmad Al-Sarraf By Nabeel Zewail aj Gen Abdulfattah Al-Ali, the Interior Ministry’s Massistant undersecretary for traffic affairs, ordered he world has always been in search of heroes: the immediate deportation of an expatriate over Theroes on the battlefield, on the basketball the first serious traffic offense committed, regardless of court and, most of all, in our politics, and this his/her traffic records, according to recent reports. Not only desire may be the greatest undoing for Egypt as it is this decision disrespectful, but also lacks credibility. He navigates this post-revolutionary period. Instead of knows very well that such a stipulation can only be enforced an obsession with finding the next “hero”, Egypt against helpless individuals who have already suffered must focus on building citizen-led institutions to enough from human traffickers. Is he going to deport a bank best meet its current and future challenges. manager who jumps the red traffic light? Can he even Before the Egyptian revolution, the political con- dream of confronting an influential person having the back versation in Egypt, whether on talk shows that of a simple employee who breaks the law? reach millions of Egyptians, on Twitter, on the radio The answer is, of course not. Therefore, Maj Gen Al-Ali or in cafes, focused entirely on Hosni Mubarak, his should have never made decisions offensive to every human sons, and possible alternatives to them. But regard- being and that have more negative sides than positive ones. less of one’s position, the discussion was focused Expatriates are not sheep. If the majority of them were not entirely on leaders and looking for the next “great” better off than us, then they would not have come here to leader to rescue the people and solve their prob- do works we are unable to do in the first place. The hectic lems. crackdowns that affected violators and innocent civilians The Egyptian revolution came as a shock to alike must be stopped as it is clear that the decision depends those who study Egypt and flew in the face of the on quantity over quality. While no one can argue that there theory that what Egypt needed was another “hero- are thousands of people, especially low-wage workers, living ic” leader. The revolution was a leaderless one, and illegally in Kuwait and that their presence threatens national security, persecution in the way that is happening today is not going to end the problem or limit chaos. The Egyptian revolution Are simple workers the reason behind chaos in the labor came as a shock to those who sector? The main factor behind the problem is Kuwaiti kuwait digest human traffickers who use loopholes in the miserable resi- study Egypt and flew in the face dency law to make fortunes at the expense of vulnerable human beings. Delusional poll victory of the theory that what Egypt Kuwait does not suffer demographic imbalance as much needed was another ‘heroic’ as it suffers educational and moral flaws resulting from ‘tradi- By Dr Mubarak Al-Therwa tions’ anchored through 100 years of systematic education leader. The revolution was a which led to manual labor to become scorned. Is there a ongratulations to backwardness, retardation, primaries’ results. Not only did this scenario hurt these leaderless one, and in many Kuwaiti who accepts working as a muezzin (prayer caller) in Cdiscrimination, tribalism and sectarianism for tribes’ chances, but also caused tensions and conflicts a country with overcrowded mosques, a baker in a bakery, or their huge success. Congratulations to the within the tribe itself. The same scenario was found in ways that is why it captivated a painter in a workshop? I am talking about the same ripped-apart parts of the society. Congratulations to families and sectarian groups and resulted in libel, Kuwaitis whose ancestors worked in the ports of Karachi, fraudulent individuals for all the persons they were slander and other practices. the attention and imagination Mumbai, Malabar and others in Iran and Africa during a time able to bribe. Political backwardness, social disintegra- The third and most serious issue is political money in which manual labor was not a disgraceful thing. We would tion and political money (vote buying) were the three and vote buying that this time around was done pub- of the globe. It lacked the char- not need a large percentage of foreigners if there were peo- main victors in the parliamentary elections. licly and without fear of retribution. Reports about lists acteristics of a typical revolu- ple among us willing to wake up at 4 am to wash his neigh- The first congratulations go to the state in which of voters being bought and police crackdowns against bors’ cars, work until late hours of night as a paper delivery people ignored the public domain and went after the buyers expose a lack of morals and a political direction tion - a charismatic leader or a man, a mechanic on an oil tanker’s deck, a crane vehicle driv- separate factions of society in the form of the family, that forms a part of our political life. Violence is a cul- er at a port, a welder at a worship, a truck driver in the tribe and sectarian group. The single-vote system ture that usually starts with negative practices in socie- strong army - but was rather desert, a farmer in Abdaly, a sweeper in public streets, a helped tribal instincts overcome patriotic ones, as loy- ty - one of the most serious among which is vote buy- the doing of ‘ordinary’ people roaming vendor, a construction worker, an electrician, a fac- alty to the tribe was the main priority for a majority of ing in my opinion. tory worker, a gravedigger, a forensic worker, a sewer truck voters. Disintegration even spread within social Backwardness, opportunism and ignorance performing heroic acts. driver or other jobs that citizens do not know of - much less groups. For example, the Shiite community was affect- emerged victorious at the expense of the principles of want to do. And since a day in which we see citizens accept- ed by classification based on imams’ directions which advancement, freedom and sophistication. in many ways that is why it captivated the attention ing manual labor is never going to happen soon, all the led to hussaniyas being divided and ultimately weak- Disintegration reigned supreme over national unity. and imagination of the globe. It lacked the charac- intimidations and deportations are eventually not going to ened candidates’ chances. Political money forces were successful in buying the teristics of a typical revolution - a charismatic come up with any results. Not only because the Interior Elections under the single-vote system brought a dignity of some people. leader or a strong army - but was rather the doing Ministry’s campaigns ignore visa traffickers, but also because serious problem to some social groups who had no Celebrating the ‘successful democratic celebration’ of “ordinary” people performing heroic acts. Yet in the same traffickers are going to bring more workers back other choice but depend on one candidate with hope is a delusion we like to live in, and is only seen in its the months after the revolution, the impulse to from the same gate through which others were deported - of having him elected. Some tribes held primaries to true form by those who seek the truth. The setback in search for a savior returned, as the conversation and of course making a huge profit in the process - in spite narrow their list of candidates to one or two, but faced political life can only be remedied by long-term educa- was fixated on the next president or prime minister of Maj Gen Al-Ali and anyone else. —Al-Qabas trouble when other tribesmen refused to abide by the tional values and patience. — Al-Rai who would solve all of Egypt’s problems rather than on those who started the revolution in the first place, the people. The Egyptians’ longing for “heroic” leaders is kuwait digest rooted in a faulty understanding of history that mythologizes the role of a few and ignores the con- tributions of many. The history of Egypt is not The confused, defined by the greatness of the likes of Muhammad Ali or Saad Zaghloul alone, but rather by the heroic angry leader efforts of everyday people. If the Egyptian revolu- tion taught us anything, it is that change is not a By Abdullatif Al-Manawi top-down concept, but rather a bottom-up one in which ordinary people drive change. ne of the hardest moments for any person is to Before Egypt, or any other country for that fact, Owatch his lifelong dream fall apart without can begin to address current challenges, it needs to being able to do anything to reverse what is understand its past and have a more realistic happening. Such a failure may make one angry, sad, understanding of it. A search for heroes is a futile depressed and unable to control oneself, which is usu- one because, frankly, the heroes that people long ally reflected by one’s reactions. This was the state of for do not really exist. Some leaders are better than the Turkish PM Recep Tayyep Erdogan, the only leader others, but the notion that someone will come and who seemed angry, confused and gave up caution fix all of a nation’s problems is untrue. while commenting on the June 30 revolution in Egypt This desire for heroes is not in any way unique to while other countries were more conservative and Egypt, as the United States, too, falls victim to this skeptical. They preferred waiting until the picture was trap. Americans are always in search of leaders to clearer. No other country has officially described what live up to the standard of Lincoln, Jefferson and happened as a coup, and even the media took a neutral Roosevelt. This mythologized narrative that has attitude. been constructed about America’s past makes it dif- In Turkey, the PM, whose image is dangerously dete- ficult to have reasonable expectations of our cur- riorating, decided, unlike all other leaders, to take a rent leaders. more hostile attitude towards the Egyptians and made The American Constitution is treated like a reli- hostile statements against the Egyptian army by gious text rather than one written by flawed indi- describing the around forty million people who went viduals. Granted, the U.S. Constitution is the out to support it as a minority. He was unfair and preju- longest-standing constitution in the world to date diced. He even criticized what he described as the and has helped construct one of the world’s great West’s double standards because they did not describe democracies, but it is also filled with some serious what happened in Egypt as a coup and for not defend- flaws, such as slavery and the exclusion of women ing the principles of democracy and what he views as from voting. ‘the ballot boxes’ legitimacy’. Contrarily, he valued the President Obama has often tried to emphasize African Union’s decision to suspend Egypt’s member- ship. He will most probably change this attitude if the the idea that change does not come from govern- AU changes its decision, as expected after their delega- ment, but rather from the people when they tion’s recent visit to Egypt. demand it. This conception of citizenship is central to It seems that June 30 has created a personal com- the future of Egypt. Nations are not built by leaders plex in Erdogan’s mind, but the June 30 we mean here alone, but rather by ordinary people pushing leaders was back in 1979, when one year after Necmettin to act. Lyndon Johnson did not pass civil rights legis- Erbakan, the godfather of political Islam in Turkey took lation without the activists in the South, and Dr the premiership, he was toppled by the Turkish army in Mohamed Morsi did not get elected president with- the fourth coup since the reign of Kamal Ataturk, out the people in Tahrir Square. because he had called for stronger relations with Iran An active and engaged citizenry plays a central and to boycott the ‘infidel’ West. At that time, Erdogan role in the development of prosperous nations. Don’t had just started his political career under Erbakan’s get me wrong: Leaders play an important role in patronage. offering a vision and direction for a country, but the A few months after Erbakan was toppled and in the key to the future does not rest only in “heroic” lead- same year, Erdogan gave a speech to supporters in ers, but rather in an involved citizenry and strong which he said: “Our mosques are our barracks, their institutions. Strong institutions are important domes are our helmets, their minarets are our spears because they can withstand the fluctuations in lead- and worshippers are our soldiers”. For these specific ership that a country is bound to experience, and the words and only four months after Erbakan was toppled, best way to build these institutions is not through Erdogan was imprisoned for four months with charges the wisdom of one or two people, but rather through of creating tumult and promoting hatred. a collective effort by the country as a whole to devel- Erdogan then realized that the right way to power op institutions that are built on meritocracy, account- and controlling the political arena would not be possi- ability and the rule of law, rather than corruption. ble except by following a manner that would not con- Just as the Egyptian revolution was a bottom-up tradict with Turkish beliefs and wish to maintain a secu- revolution started and led by the people, the future lar state, which is politically nonnegotiable for them. of Egypt will rest on the activities of the citizenry at Therefore, he decided to take a longer twisted way to large. From the people in Tahrir Square who are achieve his goal and reach power. He found out that demanding change to those in the small forgotten the ideal way was by adapting a more moderate Islam, towns on the Nile Delta who are beginning the which would enable him hang in in front of an army process of community-organizing, Egyptians are that would confront any attempt to change Turkey’s engaged in this new conception of citizenship that secular identity. That won him the elections in 2003 and will focus on the building of strong institutions that in his very first speech, he declared his intention to sup- will prove to be foundational for the future. A change port Turkey’s request to join the European Union, which required emphasis on citizens’ rights in order to of mindset about the country’s history and its future emphasize that the state is secular, on the surface, is necessary in Egypt. The history of nations is not while deep within, he targeted reducing the army’s defined by heroes in the presidential palace but by authorities. —Al-Jarida the heroes on the street. Police arrest suspect in deadly LA driving attack

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MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 Tunisia says ‘terror’ suspect killed Police foils new bid to assassinate political figure TUNIS: Tunisia said its forces killed a “terror” suspect in a dawn raid yesterday and separately foiled a political assassina- tion, like the one that has plunged the country into crisis. The announcements came after rival protests for and against the Islamist-led coalition government, with the oppo- sition demanding the resignation of the cabinet and the dis- solution of the National Constituent Assembly. The calls have mounted ever since the murder nearly two weeks ago of opposition MP Mohamad Brahmi, the second anti-government politician gunned down in Tunis since February. Officials have said the same gun was used in both killings and pointed the blame at jihadists but failed to make any arrest in either case. The interior ministry said the dawn raid targeted a house in the southern Tunis suburb of Ouardia where a group of “key terror” suspects was hiding. “One of the members of the group was eliminated in an exchange of fire, and four were arrested,” the ministry said in a terse statement that did not spell out why the suspects were wanted. Overnight, the ministry said that police had foiled a new bid to assassinate a political figure and that two “very danger- ous terrorists” had been arrested and guns and grenades seized. The ministry did not identify the target of the plot but said it had taken place in Sousse, 140 kilometres (87 miles) south of Tunis, on Friday. Police traded fire with gunmen after searching a house in the area, and a third suspect fled, it added. The security force operations came as Tunisia’s moderate Islamist Ennahda party was battling to defend the position at TUNIS: Tunisian supporters of ruling Islamist Ennahdha party chant slogans on Saturday in Tunis in solidarity with the government. Tens of thousands of Islamists gathered the head of the governing coalition it won in an October 2011 in support of Ennahda whose government is weakened by a political crisis following the assassination of opposition figure Mohamed Brahim on July 25. — AFP election. Government critics have accused Ennahda of failing to rein in rampant violence blamed on radical Islamists since the 2011 uprising that ousted veteran president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Late on Saturday, tens of thousands of Ennahda backers turned out for a rally in Tunis called by the party to voice their support for the embattled government. The crowd, gathered in Kasbah Square where the govern- ment offices are located, chanted: “Legitimacy,” “The people want Ennahda,” and “God is greatest.” The protest, in which Ennahda said 200,000 people, took part was by far the largest in support of the government since the July 25 murder of opposition MP Brahmi and February’s murder of politician Chokri Belaid. Elsewhere in Tunis, several thousand opposition demon- strators gathered outside the parliament building for what has become a nightly protest, witnesses said. A coalition of opposition parties has called for a massive rally tomorrow to demand the departure of the government and the dissolution of the national assembly. The parties chose the date for their planned march to fall exactly six months after Belaid’s assassination. But Ennahda has made it clear it will not bow out. Prime Minister Ali Larayedh, who has already proposed a broader coalition and general elections for December, on Saturday reiterated that his government would not step down, and told a news confer- ence Tunisia needs “national unity.” But dozens of deputies have boycotted the assembly since Brahmi’s murder, further delaying the drawing up of a new post-revolution constitution. Meanwhile, the army stepped up an offensive launched in December in Mount Chaambi, near the Algerian border, against Al-Qaeda-linked militants. Larayedh refused on Saturday to give details of the opera- tion but an armed forces spokesman said it involved ground and air units. “A huge operation, with ground and air units, was launched at dawn to clean up the mountain” area, spokesman Taoufik Rahmouni told Tunisian media on Friday. The army has come under a spate of attack since April and Rahmouni said the operation would continue until Islamist militants “are eradicated.” The operation comes after last Monday’s gruesome discov- ery in the area of eight soldiers with their throats cut after an ambush by militants. — AFP Mali election frontrunner appeals for clear majority BAMAKO: The most popular candidate in Mali’s presidential election first round urged voters yesterday to hand him a “clear and clean” majority in the run-off to ensure victory couldn’t be “stolen” from him. Former premier Ibrahim Boubacar Keita made the appeal in his first public comments since winning a vote marred by accusations of widespread fraud after more than 400,000 bal- lots from a turnout of 3.5 million were declared spoiled. Keita finished almost 20 percentage points ahead of run- ner-up Soumaila Cisse on July 28 but failed to get an outright majority in a field of 27 candidates. The two go into a second round on August 11 to deter- mine who will lead Mali out of a political crisis ignited by a military coup last year which toppled the country’s democrati- cally-elected president. “By giving me about 40 percent of the vote and a wide lead over the other candidates, the Malian people have expressed a clear first choice,” Keita said in a speech at his campaign headquarters in the capital Bamako. “Today I call on the daughters and sons of Mali to turn out in force. On August 11, I ask you to amplify your vote, I ask you to give me a clear and clean majority, a majority beyond dis- pute which will give me the power to lead the national recov- ery to which you aspire.” Dressed in an immaculate white robe, Keita praised the courage of candidates eliminated in the first round who had switched their support to him and described the run-off as “an appointment with history”. But he echoed a demand made by Cisse that attempts at electoral fraud be stamped out in the second round. “We must remain vigilant so that we are not deprived of hope. Old habits die hard, we all need to remain mobilised against politi- cal manoeuvring and fraud,” Keita said. “There is no such thing as an easy victory but this time it will not be stolen from us, God willing.” The caretaker government called the election following a coup last March which overthrew Amadou Toumani Toure, opening the way for the Tuareg separatist National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) to occupy Mali’s northern desert with the help of allied Islamist groups. The MNLA was then sidelined by the Al Qaeda-linked fight- ers and sided with France when Mali’s former colonial power sent troops in to combat the advancing Islamists early this year. —AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Group: Israel expands subsidies to settlements

JERUSALEM: The Israeli Cabinet yester- 1967, and the renewed talks are to draw way for a Palestinian state. said. “This will have a destructive ly speaking and socioeconomically day expanded its list of West Bank set- Israel’s borders with such a state. Since Lior Amihai of Peace Now said three impact (on the talks), and it seems to speaking,” Environment Minister Amir tlements eligible for government subsi- 1967, Israel has built dozens of settle- of the settlements added to the list had me it’s up to the sponsors, the United Peretz told Israel Radio. dies, a decision that came just days ments on war-won land - deemed ille- begun as rogue settlements that were States and the international communi- Peace negotiations began in after the resumption of long-frozen gal by most of the international com- established without formal government ty, to make Israel desist immediately.” Washington last week, and will contin- peace talks and drew quick Palestinian munity - that are home to some 560,000 consent and then legalized retroactive- Israeli government spokesman Mark ue in Jerusalem next week. The US condemnation. Israelis. ly. Regev said that in the case of settle- wants a deal on the terms of a The Cabinet approved a range of Israel’s government hopes to encour- Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the ments, any housing or infrastructure Palestinian state within nine months. housing subsidies and loans for more age more people to move to the com- Palestinian negotiating team, said yes- subsidies require additional govern- As part of the talks, Israel is to free 26 than 600 Israeli communities deemed munities on the “national priorities” list. terday’s vote affirms Palestinian suspi- ment approval. Four Israeli ministers long-held Palestinian prisoners on Aug. “national priority areas,” expanding an The last version of the list was approved cions that Israel seeks the diplomatic abstained from the Cabinet vote, citing 13, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb earlier list. The list includes poor towns in 2012. The Israeli anti-settlement shield of negotiations, without being the potential harm to negotiations. Erekat. It would be the first of four in Israel’s outlying areas, but also group Peace Now said the list approved willing to reach an actual partition deal. “To include settlements that until groups of a total of 104 veteran prison- dozens of settlements. Sunday increased the total number of “This is exactly what Israel wants, recently were illegal, when it’s doubtful ers to be freed over the next few The Palestinians want to establish a settlements eligible for subsidies from have a process for its own sake, and at that they will remain a part of Israel, months. The release is part of a US-bro- state in the West Bank, Gaza and east 85 to 91, virtually all in areas Israel the same time have a free hand to and to disproportionately invest in kered deal that cleared the way for the Jerusalem, lands Israel captured in would likely have to evacuate to make destroy the objective of the process,” he them - I think it is not the time, political- resumption of talks. — AP New Iranian president vows support for Assad Israel PM slams Iran’s Rouhani BEIRUT: Iran’s new president expressed his country’s support to Syria’s embattled leader Bashar Assad’s regime yesterday, saying no force in the world will be able to shake their decades-old alliance. Hasan Rouhani’s comments came as Syrian troops and rebels fought TEL AVIV: A man walks past the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, yesterday. The threat of a terrorist attack led to the some of the fiercest battles in the weekend closure of 21 US embassies and consulates in the Muslim world and a global travel warning to mountains of the coastal province of Americans, the first such alert since an announcement before the 10th anniversary of the Sept 11 strikes.— AP Latakia, an Assad stronghold. Syria’s state-run news agency SANA said Rouhani made the com- ments during a meeting in the Iranian Syria limits foreign currency capital of Tehran yesterday with Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi. use, threatens traders with jail Syria has been Tehran’s strongest ally in the Arab world since Iran’s 1979 BEIRUT: Syrian traders who price goods in foreign curren- an impact on banking operations. “It does not in any way Islamic Revolution. Iran has been one cy will face up to 10 years in jail, the government affect the banking sector - the country needs foreign cur- of Assad’s strongest backers since announced yesterday in a move aimed at stemming the rency transfers,” he said. “The idea is that people don’t all Syria’s crisis began. Tehran is believed TEHRAN: Iran’s new president Hasan Rouhani (2nd R) sits among local offi- increasing dollarisation of an economy crippled by two think in dollar terms as if there is no local currency. It’s to have supplied Assad’s government cials and international guests during his swearing-in ceremony before par- years of civil war. more a psychological move with the currency crumbling.” with billions of dollars since the coun- liament in Tehran yesterday. The Islamic republic’s new president revealed A decree issued by President Bashar al-Assad “forbids Sharp falls and fluctuations in the Syrian pound have try’s crisis began in March 2011. Iran- a cabinet lineup of experienced technocrats, aiming to deliver on his prom- the use of anything other than the Syrian pound as pay- led to increasing use of the U.S. dollar in all walks of life, by supported Hezbollah also has sent ise of saving the economy and engaging the world. — AFP ment for any type of commercial transaction or cash settle- food sellers and manufacturers, taxi drivers and importers. fighters into Syria to bolster an offen- ment”. Traders who violate the law face up to three years in Before protests against Assad’s rule erupted in March sive by Assad forces. been killed since the uprising against new Iranian President Hassan jail and a fine equivalent to double the value of the pay- 2011 the pound stood at 47 to the dollar. After two years of “The Islamic Republic of Iran aims the Assad family’s four-decade rule Rowhani yesterday, saying that he ment. If the sum involved is over $5,000, punishment could war and economic collapse, it now changes hands for to strengthen its relations with Syria began in March 2011. The revolt later shared his hardline predecessor’s aim rise to 10 years with hard labour, according to the decree around 200, and briefly fell as low as 300 last month, and will stand by it in facing all chal- escalated into a civil war, which has of destroying the Jewish state. published by state media. exchange dealers say. lenges,” SANA quoted Rouhani as say- uprooted millions of people from “The president of Iran said the day Bankers said Sunday’s move reinforced existing prohibi- Devastation to the commercial and industrial cities of ing in a report from Tehran. “The deep, their homes. before yesterday (Friday) that Israel is tions on pricing goods in dollars - a law which has been Aleppo and Homs, together with the loss of foreign curren- strategic and historic relations Also yesterday, the Britain-based a wound on the body of Islam,” increasingly flouted after sharp falls and wild fluctuation in cy earnings as oil exports and tourism dried up, have hit between the people of Syria and Iran Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Netanyahu’s office quoted him as say- the Syrian pound - and said the penalties had been stiff- the economy hard. Damage is estimated in the tens of bil- ... will not be shaken by any force in said the clashes in the Jabal al-Akrad ing at the start of the weekly cabinet ened. “It’s to prevent people from fleeing to the dollar,” said lions of dollars and this year’s wheat crop is expected to fall the world.” Rouhani was elected in region in Latakia province began meeting. one Damascus banker, adding the decree would not have by half. —Reuters June and was endorsed by the coun- around dawn when rebels attacked “The president of Iran may have try’s supreme leader on Saturday, government forces’ posts. It said both been changed but the aims of the allowing him to begin acting as presi- sides used tanks, artilleries and mor- regime there have not,” Netanyahu dent. He was sworn in yesterday. tars in the fighting, while government said. “Iran’s intention is to develop a Rouhani condemned foreign inter- warplanes took part in the battles. nuclear capability and nuclear vention in Syria, saying that the Arab Although much of Latakia has weapons, with the aim of destroying country is passing through a “failed been under the firm control of Assad’s the state of Israel.” attempt” to strike at the “axis of resist- forces, some mountainous regions Rowhani formally took office on ance and rejection to Zionist- such as Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal al- Saturday at a ceremony in which he American plans in the region,” SANA Turkomen have witnessed fighting received the endorsement of supreme quoted him as saying. because they are close to rebel-held leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who Damascus and Tehran reject the areas. retains the final say on all strategic idea that there is an uprising in Syria The observatory said 12 rebels, issues, including nuclear talks with the and say the country is being subject- including foreign fighters, were killed the major powers. ed to an Israeli-American conspiracy in the fighting, as well as 19 troops Western governments suspect that because of its support to militant and pro-government gunmen. Iran’s nuclear programme is cover for groups such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Dozens were wounded as well, it said. a drive for a weapons capability. Iran SANA quoted Rouhani as saying The Local Coordination insists it is for power generation and that Syria will come out of this war Committees, another activist group, medical purposes only. “victorious.” said at least eight people were killed Both the United States and Israel- Al-Halqi said the Syrian people will in the fighting in Latakia province. It which has the Middle East’s sole, if “not forget friends who stood by their added that rebels fired Russian-made undeclared, nuclear arsenal-have side during times of difficulties,” SANA Grad rockets at government positions. refused to rule out a resort to military reported. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister action to prevent Iran developing a More than 100,000 people have Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at weapons capability. —Agencies

Iraqi forces hunt militants as attacks kill six

BAGHDAD: Iraqi security forces hunted for militants and weapons in the Baghdad area yesterday, while attacks killed six people, including three soldiers and a judge, officials said. Iraqi authorities are struggling to contain the worst violence to hit the country in five years. About one thousand people died in attacks last month. The defence ministry said security forces arrested 32 people wanted under an anti-terrorism law and detained a further 141 suspects over a period of 24 hours, during operation “Avenge the Martyrs” in areas north and west of Baghdad. They also destroyed three “terrorist hideouts” and seized a car bomb factory, weapons, ammunition and JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin explosives, a ministry statement said, adding that simi- Netanyahu arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at lar operations were conducted in other areas. his Jerusalem office yesterday. Palestinian negotiator But more deadly attacks, which security forces have Saeb Erakat says that Israel will free the first batch of a so far failed to stem, struck yesterday. In the northern promised 104 long-serving Palestinian and Israeli Arab province of Nineveh, a roadside bomb exploded near prisoners on August 13. — AFP an army patrol, killing three soldiers. The blast, about 60 kilometres (35 miles) south of the provincial capital Mosul, also wounded four soldiers. Libya deputy PM resigns And another bombing targeted a police patrol fur- ther south, wounding three policemen. In Tikrit, north TRIPOLI: Libya’s deputy prime minister has resigned citing of Baghdad, a car bomb exploded near a judge’s failed government policies and the deterioration of securi- house, killing him and severely wounding his wife, ty following a string of assassinations, according to officials while another blast in the Iraqi capital itself killed one and his Facebook page. person and wounded five. The prime minister’s office said yesterday it had accept- And gunmen killed a man and wounded his son ed the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Awad al- west of the northern city of Kirkuk. The attacks came a Barassi. It had no further comment. Al-Barassi announced day after violence in Iraq killed 24 people, including the resignation late Saturday on his official Facebook page, nine soldiers. Militants opposed to the Iraqi govern- saying that a “fearful number of assassinations of honor- ment frequently target security forces and officials able people” stemmed from what he said was government with both bombs and gunfire. Violence has increased policy failure. markedly this year, especially since an April 23 security The deputy prime minister is a member of a party allied operation at a Sunni anti-government protest site that with Libya’s Muslim Brotherhood group, while Prime sparked clashes in which dozens died. Protests erupt- Minister Ali Zidan is considered close to liberals. But al- ed in Sunni-majority areas in late 2012, amid wide- Barassi’s complaints did not appear to reflect ideological spread discontent among Sunnis who accuse the differences. Al-Barassi accused the prime minister of Shiite-led government of marginalising and targeting monopolizing decision-making, even about trivial issues, their community. Experts say Sunni anger is the main hindering government efforts to discharge its “responsibili- cause of the spike in violence this year. — AFP ties for deteriorating security, especially in (the eastern city of) Benghazi.” —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Alaska city experiences first sunset in months JUNEAU: For the first time since May, and the tilt of the earth’s axis of rotation. “I’ve seen enough of them,” he said. but hard to get rid of that “big light fer from that seasonal affective thing,” the sun has set in what is billed as the The town of about 4,500 people will “I’m just glad that it’s happening. I’ve bulb” that is the sun in summer. While she said, adding: “It’s just part of life.” northernmost city in the United States. gradually lose sunlight each day until had enough sun. I much prefer the win- some people might find it strange to live Things like successful spring and fall According to the National Weather November. After that, the sun won’t rise ter.” Green, reached at work at Pepe’s somewhere with extended periods of subsistence whale hunts are cause for Service, the first sunset in Barrow, again until January - again, because of North of the Border restaurant, said sunlight excitement in Barrow, she said. There’s Alaska, since May 10 occurred at 1:57 the rotational tilt. Barrow seems to run better “when it’s or darkness, Patuk Glenn, museum no real fuss about the first sunset in a.m. Friday. The sun rose again at 3:12 The first sunset in months was a non- frozen.” curator at the Inupiat Heritage Center, months. Like Green, she didn’t stay up to a.m.Barrow has continuous daylight for event for some residents like Bob Green, There are no bugs or mud to deal said residents have grown accustomed see it. “You know, I’m sleeping at that so long because of its location, hun- an area resident since 1978 who didn’t with during the winter months, he said. to the seasons. time,” she said, noting she has a job to dreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle, stay up to watch it the sunset. Also, it’s easy to make light in the winter “Most of us, anyway, don’t really suf- get to in the morning. —AP Mugabe faces growing fallout after disputed election win Australia called for new polls

HARARE: International unease between Tsvangirai and Mugabe, power-sharing government with tion, as well as the identified weak- mounted yesterday over the re-elec- forced by bloodstained 2008 polls, Mugabe, who has had him arrest- nesses in the electoral process and tion of Africa’s oldest leader Robert that helped steer the isolated ed, beaten and charged with trea- a lack of transparency”. Mugabe in polls denounced by nation out of a protracted crisis. son. But Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s opposition as “stolen”. In Harare’s oldest township “Our participation rescued this defence minister and a key Mugabe Mugabe, 89, in power since 1980, Mbare on Sunday, several hundred country,” he said, citing the coun- lieutenant, hit back at the accusa- trounced his long-standing rival Mugabe supporters carried a white try’s stabilisation after years of melt- tions, arguing instead that the result Morgan Tsvangirai in Wednesday’s coffin draped in an MDC flag, with down. But Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party was a game-changer. polls with 61 percent of the presi- a red knotted scarf placed on top says there is no need for the MDC in “The West will now have to climb dential vote while his party swept to with the inscription “RIP Morgan”. the new government. down, they must find a ladder and a crushing parliamentary majority. Some carried shovels chanting “We have received over 60 per- climb down... A democratic election But 61-year-old Tsvangirai, who that they were going to bury cent of the vote, we have two-thirds has taken place in Zimbabwe,” he MOSCOW: In this video still image taken Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 and made has unsuccessfully tried to unseat Tvangirai’s party, the Movement for majority, why would we want to told AFP. available yesterday, by Russia24 TV channel, showing US National Security Mugabe three times, condemned Agency leaker Edward Snowden, third right, as he leaves Sheremetyevo air- the vote as “fraudulent and stolen” and has vowed to challenge it. port outside Moscow with his Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, second Western powers have voiced seri- right, on Thursday. Snowden has been granted asylum in Russia for one year ous doubts about the polls follow- and left the transit zone of Moscow’s airport, his lawyer Kucherena said ing concerns over irregularities. Thursday while revealing that Snowden’s whereabouts will be kept secret Yesterday, Germany said the for security reasons. —AP election “casts a big shadow on the political and economic future of Zimbabwe”, while Australia called Verdict in Roma killing for new polls. “Given our doubts about the spree expected in Hungary results, Australia calls for a re-run of the elections based on a verified BUDAPEST: A verdict in the trial of four Hungary with neo-Nazi tendencies, had had and agreed voters roll,” Foreign Hungarians accused of killing six Roma in a run-ins with Roma in the past. Minister Bob Carr said in a state- wave of cold-blooded attacks is expected The idea for the attacks emerged after they ment. Tuesday, as the country continues to struggle shared their stories in a pub, the prosecution US Secretary of State John Kerry with discrimination. said. The Roma community, which makes up had Saturday described the elec- Between July 2008 and August 2009, the between five and eight percent of Hungary’s tion as “deeply flawed” and said men allegedly carried out nine assaults against 10-million population, has often been on the Washington “does not believe that the Roma minority in various northeastern vil- receiving end of attacks, including verbal ones the results ...today represent a lages, using grenades, guns and Molotov cock- from the far-right Jobbik party and from close credible expression of the will of tails. allies of centre-right Prime Minister Viktor the Zimbabwean people.” In one of the most gruesome attacks, a Orban. British Foreign Secretary William father and his five-year-old son were gunned In January, Zsolt Bayer, a prominent jour- Hague added his own “grave con- down as they tried to flee their house, which nalist close to Orban, equated Roma to “ani- cerns” over the conduct of the vote the group had set on fire. mals” who “shouldn’t be tolerated” and “should in the former colony. Another woman was shot in her sleep. In not exist.” His newspaper was later fined by the Observers raised concerns over MBARE: Members of Mugabe’s party celebrate his winning the election and carry an MDC flag- total, six people were killed and five injured in country’s media regulator. Vigilantes have also the availability of the voters roll, draped coffin for the supposed funeral for Morgan Tsvangirai leader of Movement for the year-long spree of violence. Three of the tried to intimidate Roma communities on the printing of extra ballot papers, accused-brothers Arpad and Istvan Kiss, and numerous occasions. As politicians and civil Democratic Change in Mbare yestertday. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was declared and the turning away of voters at the winner of a controversial presidential election with 2,110,434 votes, giving him 61% of the Zsolt Peto-face life in prison if convicted. They groups remembered on Friday the massacre of polling stations. have denied carrying out the attacks and have 3,000 Roma by the Nazis at Auschwitz on total and his challenger Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai 34% amid allegations of blatant vote With gentler assessments from rigging. —AFP pleaded not guilty to the charges. August 2, 1944, many also paid homage to the African observers who nonetheless The fourth-Istvan Csontos, who served as a victims of the Kiss brothers and their accom- noted the flaws, President Jacob driver to his accomplices-has pleaded guilty to plices. It was on this day in 2009 that the last Zuma of powerful neighbour Democratic Change. bring someone else on board?” SADC, which engineered the charges of collusion but insists he did not take attack by the four accused took place. “Today, South Africa offered his “profound “People are elated,” said one of State Security Minister Sydney power-sharing government, said part in the murders. He faces a lesser jail sen- the day of commemoration for the (Roma) congratulations” to Mugabe on the marchers, Tatenda Savanhu, 26, Sekeramayi told AFP. the vote was “free and peaceful” but tence. Holocaust and the anniversary of the last mur- Sunday. an economist. The MDC now has until Saturday top SADC election observer Bernard All four-aged 28 to 42 at the time of the der, our common duty is to promise to take “President Zuma urges all politi- “It’s really a moment of joy that to present evidence of fraud to the Membe noted: “We did not say it crimes-have been in custody since their arrest action against hate,” Livia Jaroka, the sole cal parties in Zimbabwe to accept the GNU (coalition government) is constitutional court, but finding a was fair ... we didn’t want to jump to in August 2009. Roma deputy in the European Parliament and the outcome of the elections as now gone that we are going into smoking gun may prove difficult. a conclusion.” The case has found special resonance in a a member of Orban’s Fidesz party, said in a election observers reported it to be an era of ZANU-PF”. The inauguration is expected within The poll’s credibility was further country where the Roma minority, plagued by statement. She has submitted a request that an expression of the will of the Tsvangirai vowed to challenge 48 hours of the court’s decision. tarnished by the resignation of one poverty and high unemployment, is subject to August 2 be named Roma Holocaust com- people,” a foreign ministry state- the result in court and said the Tsvangirai said he would submit a of the nine official electoral com- regular discrimination. “Six Hungarians died memoration day in the entire European Union. ment said. The reaction in MDC would boycott government dossier of “all irregularities and all the missioners. In a letter seen by AFP, just because they were Roma,” the opposition In honour of the more recent murder vic- Zimbabwe’s Sunday press was institutions. “We will not join gov- illegalities” to the influential 15-mem- Mkhululi Nyathi quit over “the man- party Together 2014 said Friday in a statement. tims, XKK, an advocacy group, has also pro- starkly divided, with state-con- ernment,” he said. “We will go to ber Southern African Development ner” in which the polls “were pro- “This tragedy should be kept alive in our duced four short films titled “Their crime was trolled newspaper The Herald pro- court.” “The fraudulent and stolen Community (SADC) and called for an claimed and conducted”. nation’s collective memory, like any other the colour of their skin” and featuring moving claiming “President Mugabe romps election has plunged Zimbabwe urgent summit. Mugabe’s ZANU-PF parliamen- national tragedy,” it added. Prosecutors in the monologues read by some of Hungary’s best- to victory”, while the independent into a constitutional, political and The European Union, which had tary majority is enough to amend a trial-which began in March 2011 at a Budapest known actors and actresses. The films are to Daily News headlined, “It’s a Crisis”. economic crisis.” been moving toward easing long- new constitution which introduced court say the four accused, all hard-core fans be screened in Budapest cinemas and at cul- The vote marks the end of a Tsvangirai defended his 2008 standing sanctions, expressed con- term limits and curbed presidential of Debrecen football club in northeastern tural festivals. —AFP tense compromise government decision to enter into an uneasy cern about “incomplete participa- powers. —AFP Coalition tensions rise ahead of pro-Berlusconi rally in Rome ROME: Tensions in Italy’s squabbling coalition heightened ahead of a rally by supporters of Silvio Berlusconi in Rome yesterday in protest at a tax fraud conviction that threatens his future in poli- tics and the fragile government. Berlusconi’s centre-right People of Freedom (PDL) party called the rally outside his palace in central Rome to protest the jail sen- tence, which has shaken the already fraught coalition with tradi- tional rivals, the centre-left Democratic Party (PD). The strife has further dimmed hopes for reforms to drag the euro zone’s third largest economy out of its longest post-war recession, the aim of Prime Minister Enrico Letta when he formed the government three months ago. Defence minister Mario Mauro told online newspaper Il Sussidario there was an awareness within the government that the delicate coalition risked breakdown. “The factor that determines whether the coalition can prevail or not is whether the conditions exist to pass reforms,” said Mauro, who belongs to the centrist Civic Choice movement, adding that if the coalition were to fall, “one option would be ear- ly elections”. However, there is little expectation of an immediate govern- ment crisis as parliament prepares to go into recess and millions of Italians head off for their sacrosanct August summer holidays. Berlusconi also has reason to support the government for now, as he cannot begin to serve his sentence while he remains a member of the Senate and the verdict may exclude him from running as a candidate if an election is called. On Friday he called on his party to push for a reform of the justice system, which he maintains convicted him because of political bias. His allies reacted with fury to the conviction, with one senior party figure saying the verdict “risks a sort of civil war”. The PDL has been lobbying hard for President Giorgio Napolitano to par- don Berlusconi, an idea the president has rejected in the past and which some legal experts say would be impossible as Berlusconi is still awaiting a verdict in an appeal against a convic- tion for paying for sex with a minor. But one of Berlusconi’s most loyal allies, PDL deputy Daniela Santanche, threatened a mass resignation of centre-right law- makers unless Napolitano issued a pardon, which she said was Berlusconi’s right. —Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Nurse at botched Ohio transplant sues over firing COLUMBUS: A veteran nurse present was based on violating policies and place on the day of the failed proce- was fired for violating policies on com- hired by the hospital to review its pro- during a botched kidney transplant at procedures that didn’t exist on the day dure. munications, logging out, and failing gram called it “baffling” that the nurse an Ohio hospital last summer has sued of the operation. The suit states the other nurse to stop the other nurse from removing would accidentally dispose of the for wrongful termination. The 30-year employee of the failed to log out of the hospital com- items from the operation room before viable kidney. At the same time, he The lawsuit filed Friday in University of Toledo Medical Center puter system when she went on break, the procedure was concluded, the suit found no problems with the systems Columbus seeks $25,000 for Melanie alleges that operating room policies which required Lemay to make entries states. that would have indicated the hospital Lemay, a nurse suspended then fired that hospital administrators turned under that nurse’s chart. Lemay said University of Toledo spokesman was at risk for such a mistake. The after a different nurse accidentally over to investigators from the the second nurse did not ask for a sta- Tobin Klinger declined comment nurse who threw out the organ threw away a viable kidney as medical Department of Health and Human tus update on the transplant or the Saturday. “It would be inappropriate resigned within weeks. The family of waste during the procedure last Services had an effective date of Aug. patient when she returned from lunch for us to comment on pending litiga- the woman set to receive the kidney August. 16 - six days after the surgery. and proceeded to remove the kidney tion,” he said. that day and her brother, who was her After the error, the hospital apolo- An investigative report on the inci- from the room and dispose of it. Besides the personnel actions, the live donor, filed suit against the hospi- gized and put an administrator and dent indicated no policy or proce- Lemay says she did not see the hospital voluntarily suspended its kid- tal last week alleging medical negli- two nurses on paid leave. Lemay dures other than those dated Aug. 16 items being removed nor know the ney transplant program from August gence and seeking $25,000 for each of alleges her subsequent termination were presented to investigators as in other nurse had removed them. She to December. A report by a surgeon eight plaintiffs. —AP Police arrest suspect in deadly LA driving attack Investigators don’t yet have a motive LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles police have arrested a man on suspicion of intentionally driving into crowds at a popular board- walk, killing an Italian woman and injuring 11 others. Police say 38-year-old Nathan Campbell has been booked for investigation of murder and remains jailed Sunday on $1 mil- lion bail. He turned himself about two hours after the attack that occurred at around 6 pm Saturday. Investigators don’t yet have a FLORIDA: In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, Florida Gov. Rick Scott talks with a motive. Witnesses reported a hor- group of teachers at a school in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. as part of his Education rendous scene of people scat- Listening tour of the state. Not long after some tea party stars took office, politi- tered and bloody at the Venice cal analysts said, they were forced to adapt to the realities of governing and the Beach boardwalk. A coroner’s changing political landscape, particularly in states President Obama won in last investigator tells City News yearís election. — AP Service that the dead woman is 32-year-old Alice Gruppioni of Italy. Tea party plans to Police say another victim was critically hurt, two were in serious condition and others were treat- LOS ANGELES: Police and fire officials respond at the scene where a car drove through a packed after- abandon GOP stars ed for less serious injuries. noon crowd along the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles, Saturday. At least a dozen people Security video taken from the were injured, two of them critically, according to police. — AP MIAMI: This wasn’t the revolution the tea made him perhaps the most prominent fig- scene of the Venice Beach board- Police began searching for a video and witness accounts, the car, screaming and cursing as it party had in mind. Four years ago, the ure in the movement. walk, showed a man parking his black Dodge with a driver in his driver parked next to the Cadillac sped away, he said. movement and its potent mix of anger and As a Senate candidate in 2010, he black car, stepping out and sur- 20s. About an hour later a man Hotel, twice walking out to the Hodge said she and her friend, populism persuaded thousands of cos- denounced as “amnesty” any plan that veying the leisurely scene for sev- walked into a police station in boardwalk before getting into the Ashley Taylor, 31, had made note tumed and sign-waving conservatives to would offer a path to citizenship for those eral minutes before getting back neighboring Santa Monica and Dodge Avenger and accelerating, of the numbers walking along the protest the ballooning deficit and President who were in the country illegally. Yet in into the vehicle and speeding told officers he was involved, Los swerving around yellow poles seaside. “It was a really nice day, Obama’s health care law. It swept a crop of recent months, he has emerged as a leader into the crowd. Hundreds of peo- Angeles police Lt. Andy Neiman meant to prevent cars from get- there were tons of people out, in no-compromise lawmakers into Congress of a bipartisan Senate group that devel- ple were walking or sitting at said Saturday night. ting into the pedestrian-only area fact, we were talking about how and governor’s offices and transformed oped a plan that includes such a provision. cafes when the car sent them Police then found a car nearby and onto the boardwalk. packed it was, because we were political up-and-comers, including Florida The plan has been panned by conserva- scrambling wildly before it sped that they believe belonged to the “I heard a big ‘boom, boom,’ having a hard time getting Sen. Marco Rubio, into household names. tives but ultimately could bolster Rubio’s out of sight. man, he said. Detectives ques- like the sound of someone going through all the people,” said But as many tea party stars seek re-elec- standing with Hispanics, a growing demo- Witnesses reported a horrify- tioned the man to determine up and down the curb, it was Hodge. tion next year and Rubio considers a 2016 graphic group that has voted overwhelm- ing aftermath. People were “ whether he was the driver. super loud,” said Alex Hagan, 22, The two women stepped into presidential run, conservative activists are ingly Democratic in recent years. stumbling around, blood drip- Authorities at the scene, mean- who was working the desk at the a store to buy a couple of hats, in finding themselves at a crossroads. Many of One sweltering July day, a half-dozen ping down their legs, looking their standard -bearers have embraced tea party protesters gathered under a tree while, searched for evidence at Cadillac Hotel and watched the a move that may have saved their confused not knowing what had more moderate positions on bedrock in front of Rubio’s Miami office, seeking the cultural hub in a part of Los scene unfold from the start. lives. They stepped out to see the issues such as immigration and health care, shade as they denounced his support for happened, people screaming,” Angeles known for eccentricities. The man knocked over two aftermath, as emergency crews broadening their appeal in swing states but an immigration overhaul. But the protest said Louisa Hodge, 35. She said The 1.5-mile ribbon of asphalt mannequins then started hitting arrived and started putting vic- dampening grass-roots passion. soon turned into more of a support group, there were “blocks and blocks of that runs along the sand a few people, swerving from side to tims on tarps. “They keep sticking their finger in the with the four men and two women grous- people just strewn across the hundred yards from the ocean is side and often running straight Hodge saw one man and eyes of the guys who got them elected,” ing to each other about how Rubio had sidewalk.” home to galleries, restaurants, into them. woman lying next to each oth- said Ralph King, a co-founder of the turned into a “back-stabber,” a “liar” and a Injured people were taken to tattoo shops, skateboard parks The car hit at least three ven- er, wearing head braces, barely Cleveland Tea Party Patriots. “A lot of peo- “flip-flopper.” the hospital where one died. and the famous outdoor weight dors who were sitting at their able to move. “They were just ple are feeling betrayed.” Juan Fiol, a real estate broker who Authorities said one victim was in room known as Muscle Beach. It sales booths, video showed. The laying next to each other and The tea party is a loosely knit web of organized the protest, kept looking at his critical condition and two others can draw as many as 150,000 vehicle hit two women who grasping hands,” Hodge said, activists, and some are hoping to rekindle phone, waiting for calls from fellow tea par- were in serious condition. The people on summer weekends. appeared to be in their 60s, “just a man and a woman hold- the fire with 2014 primary challenges to ty supporters that never came. “It was sup- others suffered minor injuries. According to the security Hagan said. Many ran after the ing hands.” —Agencies wayward Republicans. But many more say posed to be a big event,” he said as he they plan to sit out high-profile races in waved a large “Don’t Tread on Me” flag. The some important swing states next year, a movement’s top strategists acknowledge move that GOP leaders fear could imperil the tea party is quieter today, by design. It Honduras to militarize the re-election prospects of former tea par- has matured, they said, from a protest ty luminaries, including the governors of movement to a political movement. Large- Florida and Ohio. scale rallies have given way to strategic let- “It changes the playing field for us,” said ter-writing and phone-banking campaigns main prison after clash Tom Gaitens, former Florida director of to push or oppose legislative agendas in FreedomWorks, a political action commit- Washington and state capitals. In Michigan tee that has spent millions of dollars to and Ohio, for example, leaders have battled TEGUCIGALPA: Honduran er inmates in Honduras’ National by-cell review to find out what the prison comes a day after the help tea party candidates. “The most pow- the implementation of the president’s President Porfirio Lobo ordered Penitentiary, which houses 3,351 happened.” release of an Inter-American erful thing we have as a movement is our health law and the adoption of “Common the militarization of the country’s inmates and is located about 10 Dr. Juan Ayestas, chief of emer- Commission on Human Rights feet and our vote.” Core” state school standards. main prison on Saturday after a miles (15 kilometers) north of the gency surgery at the Hospital report that said inmates control In the summer of 2009, tea party sup- Local activists say they have focused gunfight there left at least three capital, Tegucigalpa. Escuela in Tegucigalpa, said one Honduras’ 24 prisons because the porters stormed congressional town hall largely on their own communities since gang members dead and 12 peo- Three gang members were of the dead inmates had a gun- state has abandoned its role in meetings, shouting down lawmakers who Obama’s re-election and the ideological ple injured, including three killed and nine injured, director of shot wound to the head. rehabilitating people convicted of had voted for the bank bailout and the drift of some tea party-backed politicians. guards. penitentiaries Jose Simeon Flores A contingent of 70 soldiers and crimes. stimulus package. The movement’s voice Many are running for school boards, county The aim of the measure, which said in a press conference, adding police was sent to guard the The commission said that one grew louder after Democrats passed the commissions and city councils, focusing on involves putting soldiers in charge that three guards were wounded Hospital Escuela, where injured consequence of the state’s aban- health care overhaul, and voters took their issues such as unfunded pension liabilities of the prison’s security, is to “end by gunfire. “The gang members inmates were taken, for fear that donment of the prisons is the rise outrage to the polls in 2010. The tea party and sewer system repairs. the reign of criminals in our prison used AK-47s, according to them, their gang would try to free them. of so-called systems of “self-gov- wave stunned Democrats and many mod- “The positions that people are filling at system, which has done so much to defend themselves from other “We have detected cars with ernance” that are headed by erate Republicans, sweeping the GOP into the local levels are more important for the damage to our society,” Lobo said prisoners. They also exploded a armed men inside passing by the inmates known as “coordinators.” control of the House and changing the bal- future of the movement and the future of in a statement. fragmentation grenade,” Flores hospital and for this reason we are The coordinators are picked by ance of power in many statehouses. the country,” said Jenny Beth Martin, co- Police spokesman Miguel said. The army and police are now increasing security measures to the inmates and set rules for the But not long after some tea party stars founder of the Tea Party Patriots, a national Martinez said members of the in control of the prison, he said. avoid a tragedy,” Martinez said. prison, including disciplinary took office, political analysts said, they were umbrella organization. “It’s creating a farm forced to adapt to a changing landscape, team for the future.” “Barrio 18” gang fought with oth- Authorities are carrying out a “cell- The riot and militarization of measures. particularly in states Obama won in 2012, The Republican establishment, however, The report said that some pris- and to the realities of governing. is concerned about 2014. Party leaders ons are so poorly guarded that The tea party also fell out of favor with worry about the GOP’s most passionate the inmates could escape if they many people. At its height after the 2010 advocates walking away, particularly those wanted to, but don’t because they elections, a CBS News poll found that 31 supporters angered by the Senate’s immi- don’t want to upset the balance. percent of those surveyed considered gration bill. In a nod to the tea party, busi- The commission conducted themselves tea party supporters. A May ness and conservative groups have the report following a fire last year survey found just 24 percent identified launched ad campaigns recasting the bill at the Comayagua prison that with the movement. as a national security measure. killed 361 inmates. Honduran pris- Facing sagging approval ratings, tea The conservative American Action ons operate on a Lord-of-the-Flies party Republicans, some of whom were Network spent $750,000 on pro-reform system that allows inmates to run elected by slim margins, shifted tactics. Fla. commercials. One ad aimed at Florida vot- businesses behind bars, while offi- Gov. Rick Scott, a former health care com- ers called the legislation “the toughest bor- cials turn a blind eye in exchange pany executive who won office by attack- der security plan ever passed by Congress” for a cut of the profits they say is ing the and urged viewers to thank Rubio for spent on prison needs. health law and calling for deep cuts to “keeping his promise and fighting to secure Authorities say they carry out state spending, has embraced the health the border.” three searches a month in the law and signed one of the largest budgets National tea party leaders hope to re- country’s state prison and find a in state history, complete with pay raises energize followers by focusing on two of large quantity of arms, from guns for teachers. Similarly, Gov. John Kasich, R- the movement’s chief targets: the Internal Ohio, and Rick Snyder, R-Mich., are battling Revenue Service and the health law. They to knives and machetes. Guards their GOP-dominated legislatures to said the Obama administration had handed are bribed to let them bring the expand Medicaid, a big part of the health them a recruiting tool when it delayed the arms into the prison. The govern- law. law’s implementation and when the IRS ment says there are 12,263 people Tea party supporters were most struck singled out tea party groups and other TEGUCIGALPA: Soldiers stand guard outside the School Hospital in Tegucigalpa, where gang mem- incarcerated in Honduras even by Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants. His conservative political organizations for spe- bers are receiving medical assistance on Saturday. At least three gang members were killed and 15 though its prisons can only hold personal story and unlikely rise to power cial scrutiny.—AP wounded in a confrontation of gangs at the national penitentiary, 20 km north of the capital. — AFP 8,120 inmates. — AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 INTERNATIONAL S Lanka steps up security as protest toll rises Armed troops storm church, assault people COLOMBO: Police poured into a village near Sri Lanka’s capital ahead of the funeral yesterday of a teenager shot dead by troops during a protest against contami- nated water, residents said. Security in Weliweriya village was strengthened as a hospital official said a third person had died after succumbing to injuries sustained during the army’s KARACHI: People get off from a boat after being rescued by soldiers from a flooded crackdown on the residents’ area caused by heavy rains on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday. — AP protest on Thursday. “We have another three peo- ple in the intensive care and their Death toll in Pakistan condition is serious,” spokes- woman for the hospital in floods rise to 44 Colombo, Pushpa Soysa, told AFP. Police said 17-year-old Akila ISLAMABAD: The heavy monsoon rains dents. The rain also struck different cities in Dinesh Jayawardena was killed across Pakistan has claimed at least 44 lives interior Sindh and heavy rainfall claimed at when troops fired at unarmed and wounded many people in different parts least two lives in Larkana and Qambar- residents demonstrating against of the country including seven in southwest- Shahdadkot districts of Sindh. Meanwhile, a factory which they accused of ern province Balochistan, twenty in southern torrential downpour also paralysed civic life discharging chemical waste and province Sindh and seventeen in northern in Hyderabad, inundating several areas and polluting ground water. province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. flooding all main roads. Division Jayawardena was buried yes- According to the provincial Information Commissioner Jamal Mustafa Syed has terday evening amid tight securi- Secretary Qamar Masood, at least seven peo- declared rain emergency in all districts of ty by police commandos who WELIWERIYA: Sri Lankan students carry the coffin of their colleague, Akila Dinesh Jayawardena who ple were killed by rain related incidents in Hyderabad. were seen near the village ceme- was shot dead during an army crackdown against people protesting tainted ground water in the vil- different areas of southwestern Pakistani Earlier, at least thirteen people including tery too. Mourners returning lage of Weliweriya, just outside the capital Colombo yesterday. — AFP province Balochistan yesterday. The torren- five children lost their lives on Saturday as from the burial stopped briefly at tial rains played havoc in Jhal Magsi, Hub, the flood strikes the northern Pakistani the village centre to shout slo- been killed and that authorities launched an investigation into Dipped Products Ltd, a pub- Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Sibi, Bolan, and oth- region after heavy rains. According to rescue gans denouncing the authorities were not revealing the total the incident,” Wanigasooriya said, licly listed company, said Sunday er parts of the province, with several houses officials, three kids were drowned in Chighor and pressing their demand for number of casualties. while declining to say what disci- they were not responsible for the collapsing under the downpour. Nullah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) The burials of the other two plinary action would be taken. pollution at Weliweriya, but were The wall of a factory fell in the Hub town province of northern Pakistan on Friday. safe drinking water. They dis- persed peacefully, witnesses said. victims are yet to be decided, Criticism by the opposition cooperating with environmental of Balochistan killing at least five people Moreover, two young girls were killed in flash locals said. The second victim and rights groups of the army’s tests under way by authorities. including three children while a person lost floods in Buhni Nullah area where two peo- Roman Catholic priest died of his injuries overnight on use of force has mounted since Its factory remains shut his life in Jhal Magsi area due to rain related ple were killed in Chitral area of the KPK Lakpriya Nonis said armed troops accidents. Two persons died of drowning in a province. According to local media reports, stormed his St. Anthony’s church Friday. “There are a lot of police the shootings. Private television because of the protest. stream in Loralai area of the province raising three people were killed as flash floods shortly after Thursday’s protest at the funeral as well as in the networks have broadcast footage Pillay is due in Colombo on the number of deaths in the province to sev- washed away a car while crossing a cause- and assaulted men, women and neighbourhood,” a resident of of troops opening fire at August 25 on a five-day visit in en. way in Bagh district of Pakistan side Kashmir children who had sought refuge Weliweriya village, who request- unarmed residents. connection with allegations that Heavy rains causing electricutions and while another man drowned in a nearby vil- there. ed anonymity, told AFP by tele- The shootings come ahead of Sri Lankan troops killed up to similar incidents claimed twenty lives in lage. It was further reported that two young “They came into the church phone. a visit to the island by the UN 40,000 civilians in the final stages southern Pakistani province with eleven life men drowned in floodwater in the village of premises and assaulted people Military spokesman Brigadier rights chief Navi Pillay later this of an ethnic war with Tamil rebels losses in Karachi city alone. According to Hajira near Rawalakot district of Kashmir. sheltering inside,” the priest told Ruwan Wanigasooriya said the month. The independent in 2009. police and rescue officials, three people died The Prime Minister Mohammed Nawaz reporters after yesterday’s burial. army withdrew from the area late Lawyers Collective on Saturday Sri Lanka has denied that its from electricution in Paposh Nagar and Sharif expressed grief and sorrow over the Official sources said nearly 50 Saturday. Residents may be mis- condemned the crackdown, troops were responsible for Liaquatabad areas, a person lost his life in loss of lives and property in rain related people were injured with most of taking police Special Task Force including live firing, against the killing civilians or committing Model Colony, three children were killed of incidents in the country. He has directed all them suffering bullet wounds Commandos dressed in camou- protest to demand clean drink- any war crimes, but EU lawmak- drowning in storm-water drain in Korangi departments and agencies concerned to while some had been beaten flaged uniforms as troops, he ing water for thousands of resi- ers last month urged Colombo area and North Nazimabad where a three remain in touch with the provincial govern- with sticks and rifle butts. added. dents of Weliweriya, 20 kilome- to ensure accountability in the year old kid died of roof collapse. Three more ments and mobilize their services on emer- The privately-run Sunday “We don’t have any presence tres (12 miles) northeast of face of what the UN calls “credi- people were killed in Malir Town, Defence gency basis to extend help to those affect- in the area now. We have Colombo. ble allegations”. — AFP morh area of the electrocution related inci- ed. —KUNA Times said up to six people had Mumbai teenager leaves red-light zone for US degree

MUMBAI: A young Indian Katti’s determination won her “Men would ask to sleep with her achieve her dreams. woman who grew up in Mumbai’s a place this year in Newsweek’s me, it was so embarrassing, but I The group’s aim is to empower red-light district facing poverty list of 25 “Young Women To had to face it. My father abused girls from Mumbai’s red-light and sexual abuse has overcome Watch” aged under-25, alongside me, many people abused me, but areas “to become agents of social the odds to win a scholarship to Pakistani schoolgirl and activist my mum was with me always say- change”, and a small group of study in New York. Malala Yousufzai who was shot in ing: ‘You are the best, you can do them live at Kranti’s north Shweta Katti, 18, left for the head by the Taleban. anything’.” Mumbai apartment, where Katti America on Thursday to study at It is a long way from Katti’s ear- The teenager, who describes moved two years ago. the liberal arts Bard College, ly childhood experiences of herself as “a tough-skinned girl”, Here she was able to work on where she hopes to read psychol- abuse and harassment in said she faced discrimination her English language skills and ogy. Afterwards she wants to Mumbai’s notorious Kamathipura “from all sides” at school because experience therapy, which return to India and help other neighbourhood. of her poor background and low sparked her interest in psycholo- MUMBAI: This photo taken on July 30, 2013 shows Indian woman Shweta Katti young women in her community. “You would see everyday caste status. gy. (2nd L) smiling on being praised by a guest as her mother Vandana (3rd L) looks “It’s my childhood dream. I someone beating up a woman, She credits her mother, a fac- “I really think it can change on at a fundraiser in Mumbai to support her education at New York’s Bard didn’t think it would finally hap- the police coming unexpectedly tory worker, as her “inspiration” somebody. I started thinking College. The young Indian woman who grew up in Mumbai’s red-light district pen,” she told AFP before leaving at anytime, and women selling and says the local charity Kranti- openly and respecting my facing poverty and sexual abuse has overcome the odds to win a scholarship to Mumbai, where she grew up in a their bodies-they were not hap- meaning “revolution” in Hindi- background and myself,” she study in New York. — AFP brothel. py,” Katti said. also played a vital role in helping said. — AFP Floods in Afghanistan kill more than 40

KABUL: Flash floods triggered by days of torrential rain have killed more than 40 people in Afghanistan, destroying dozens of houses, a senior disaster official said yesterday. Heavy flooding that began three days ago hit nine eastern and southeastern provinces and some districts of the capital Kabul. Surobi district of Kabul was the hardest hit, Ghulam Farooq, the head of emergency operations for Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority, told AFP. “The primary report indicates that 35 people have died in Surobi district, eight in Khost and one in Kapisa,” he said. Four people were missing in eastern Nangarhar province, he added. The floodwaters also destroyed hundreds of hectares of farmland and displaced hundreds of people in those provinces, he said. “At least 237 houses have been destroyed in Surobi alone,” he said. He said emergency teams had been sent to the areas to assess the situation. Harsh winters in Afghanistan and heavy snowfalls often cause swollen rivers that trigger flooding in the moun- tainous country in spring and summer. But this year, Afghanistan witnessed one of the hottest summers in decades with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius in some parts. Across the border in Pakistan floods have also killed 45 people with disaster relief officials warn- ing more rain was on its way. Flash floods caused by monsoon downpours have inundated some main roads in the sprawl- ing port city of Karachi and swept away homes in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 INTERNATIONAL

S Korea losing patience with North on Kaesong talks SEOUL: South Korea yesterday warned Seoul’s unification ministry, which han- army exercises with the US, withdrew all left dozens killed and ravaged farmlands because it needs to focus on repairing the North it was “reaching the limit” of its dles cross-border affairs, issued Sunday 53,000 workers who produced textiles nationwide, a South Korean report said floods damages,” the source was quoted patience over stalled talks to revive a joint another call for the North to show and other goods at factories for some 120 yesterday. as saying. industrial complex once seen as a rare “responsible words and actions, instead of South Korean firms. The North’s military ordered troops Floods caused by heavy rains that symbol of cooperation between the rivals. silence”. “The North should bear in mind Seoul insists that Pyongyang provides based in the country’s west and southeast pummelled the North since early July Six rounds of cross-border meetings that South Koreans...are reaching the limit a binding guarantee that it would not regions to hold “minimum” summer exer- have destroyed some 6,000 houses, dis- aimed at restarting the venture, a key of their patience,” the ministry spokesman close the complex again in the future and cises and to instead focus on post-floods placed more than 23,000 people and source of hard currency for the North Kim Hyung-Seok told reporters. partially covers damages for the affected reconstruction, Yonhap news agency said. washed away a large swathes of farm- Korea’s communist regime, produced lit- “If it truly believes that the Kaesong firms, estimated to be nearly one billion It cited an unnamed Seoul govern- lands, the North’s state media said late tle progress as each side squabbled over complex is the touchstone of inter-Korea dollars in total. ment source. “Many military units last month. who would take responsibility for the relations...it should demonstrate it with Pyongyang has rejected the demand, stopped the exercises and have mobilised The death toll has reached 33 across shutdown. responsible words and actions instead of arguing that ultimate responsibility for troops for floods relief works,” said the the nation and some 13,300 hectares of South Korea proposed “final” talks on silence,” he said. Kaesong’s closure lay with the South. source quoted by Yonhap. farmlands have been damaged, the the Kaesong industrial zone, which has The zone-built just north of border in Kaesong-based businessmen pleaded The communist state has staged sum- International Federation of the Red Cross remained shuttered since early April fol- 2004 — had survived previous inter- last week with Seoul to show more “flexi- mer military drills that partially coincided and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said last lowing military tensions, on July 28. Korea crises but eventually fell victim to bility” in negotiations with Pyongyang so with the annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian week, warning of “longer-term impact” on The most recent meeting on July 25 two months of elevated tensions follow- that they could resume operations as exercise conducted by its rival South the country’s food security. ended in acrimony with no date set for ing a nuclear test by the North in soon as possible. Korea and the United States, that usually Decades of deforestation and decrepit the next talks and Pyongyang officials February. Meanwhile, North Korea has cut short takes place in August. infrastructure have left the impoverished accusing Seoul counterparts of being Pyongyang, taking issue with military summer military drills to mobilise troops “But this year’s summer drill in the North vulnerable to floods, which led to “arrogant”. tension on the peninsula and Seoul’s joint for flood relief efforts after torrential rains North will be scaled back considerably some 170 deaths last summer. —AFP Malaysian rescuers recover 3 bodies; 37 missing at sea Boat was ‘not seaworthy’

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian rescuers men were rescued on Friday. group of islands south of the well- Malaysia who wanted to return to their yesterday found three bodies at sea as Malaysian authorities found two known resort island of Tioman as country to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end hopes faded for 37 other Indonesians bodies yesterday, while fishermen dis- strong currents are believed to have of the Muslim fasting month next who went missing days earlier when covered another corpse, the Malaysian swept away the victims. week, without passing border controls. their boat sank on their way home to Maritime Enforcement Agency said in The accident occurred 13 nautical Amran added that based on the survivors’ accounts the boat was “not seaworthy”. Survivor Edey Muliadi was quoted by The Star daily as saying that when high waves hit the boat, the pas- sengers panicked and crowded to one side of it, causing it to overturn. “When we were thrown into the sea, all I could hear was people and children screaming in the pitch dark- BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters take part in a rally calling Prime ness,” said the 26-year-old, who Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to withdraw the amnesty bill from parliament, worked as an excavator operator near outside a park in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. —AP the capital Kuala Lumpur. He said the passengers tried to hold on to the overturned boat in the Bangkok braces for storm, but the vessel sank. Muliadi said he managed to hold on to a plastic container filled with hot petrol, some political protests of which spilled and scalded his chest, abdomen and hands. BANGKOK: Thailand’s capital braced yester- been able to push through measures allowing “I was also bitten by small fish. It day for possible unrest in the week ahead, with for his free return, thanks largely to opposition was really painful but all I could think street protests expected over moves in parlia- by royalists and the military. of was to stay alive for my family,” he ment that could eventually lead to a pardon While it is not clear how many protesters was quoted by The Star as saying. for ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. the opposition can muster, Yingluck’s govern- Another survivor, a farm helper who About 1,000 protesters calling themselves ment is taking few chances. This past week, it was hoping to reach his home island the People’s Army Against the Thaksin Regime invoked the Internal Security Act in three of Lombok via Batam, said he paid rallied in a Bangkok park on Sunday. But big- Bangkok districts, citing the possibility of some 1,300 ringgit ($400) for what ger and more militant protests are expected protest violence, and readied more than was to be his first trip home in 13 when parliament on Wednesday begins 30,000 police officers to provide safety at key years. Amran said the four men would debating an amnesty bill that would cover locations, including the prime minister’s office be handed over to Indonesian con- people arrested for political activities since the compound and parliament. sulate officials to be returned to their 2006 military coup that ousted Thaksin for The act, in effect from Aug. 1-10, authorizes country. alleged corruption and disrespect to the officials to seal off roads, take action against JOHOR: This handout photo taken yesterday and released by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement An estimated four million foreign- monarchy. security threats, impose curfews and ban the Agency shows Maritime officials at the Maritime office in Tanjung Sedili in Johor state transporting ers, mostly from poorer countries in Thaksin was later sentenced to two years in use of electronic devices in designated areas. three victims found at sea after a wooden boat that was believed to be carrying 44 people, includ- the region such as Indonesia and jail on a conflict of interest charge, but escaped Peaceful and unarmed rallies are allowed punishment by living abroad in self-imposed under the law. ing women and children, from Malaysia’s southern Johor state to Indonesia’s Batam island sank off Myanmar, work in Malaysia-many ille- gally. They fill low-paying jobs exile. The amnesty bill would not cover “We will take care of the protesters and will the coast. —AFP shunned by locals on plantations, con- Thaksin, but his opponents fear that if it pass- make sure ordinary people can commute and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. a statement. “It is believed these three miles (24 kilometres) off the coast. “The struction sites and in factories. es, it would set a precedent and pave the way carry on their daily lives,” Yingluck said during The wooden boat was believed to bodies-two women and one man-are currents are strong. We don’t believe In mid-July an Indonesian woman for another measure pardoning him. The cur- her weekly television talk show, aired Saturday be carrying 44 people including victims of the boat accident,” Amran anyone else could have survived,” he died and seven people went missing rent amnesty bill was proposed by a lawmaker morning. “I hope under these circumstances, women and children from Malaysia’s Daud, an official with the agency, said. said, adding search efforts would con- after their wooden boat capsized off from the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which is head- we can get through the situation smoothly.” southern state of Johor to “Thirty-seven are still missing.” tinue today. Johor. Twenty-seven Indonesians, ed by Thaksin’s sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Yesterday’s protest, held in a part of Indonesia’s Batam island. It sank in Another maritime official told AFP The passengers are believed to heading to Batam without valid travel Shinawatra. Bangkok far from government offices, was heavy seas late Thursday, and four that the bodies were found near a have been illegal migrants working in documents, were rescued. —AFP The unease caused by the specter of low-key. The so-called People’s Army is a fringe protests reflects Thailand’s failure to achieve group, nominally led by former senior military political reconciliation after the coup, with officers with close ties to the country’s royalist Thaksin’s supporters and opponents battling establishment. It has little of the organizing Australia PM Rudd calls for power since his ouster. In 2010, about 90 skill or appeal of the People’s Alliance for people were killed when Thaksin’s supporters Democracy, which led large-scale and effec- occupied part of downtown Bangkok for tive anti-Thaksin protests before the coup in around two months before being swept away 2006, and again in 2008, when another pro- election for September 7 by the army. In 2008, Thaksin’s opponents Thaksin government was in power. The occupied the prime minister’s offices for about alliance has not committed itself to taking part three months and Bangkok’s two airports for a in the current round of protests. CANBERRA: Prime Minister Kevin seat Senate. week. One of the People’s Army co-leaders, Rudd called an election for Sept. 7 and Rudd was first elected prime min- Thaksin is a highly polarizing figure who Banawit Kengrian, said yesterday that his pro- said yesterday that it will be fought ister in 2007, but was ousted in 2010 won large majorities in winning office, espe- testers would stay overnight and remain as over who can be trusted to manage by his then-deputy, Julia Gillard, in an cially from rural voters who gained from his long as needed, adding that he wanted mat- the Australian economy as it transi- internal leadership showdown populist policies. Critics accused him of cor- ters to end in seven days. tions from a decade-old mining boom among Labor lawmakers. He was ruption and abuse of power, charging he was “Our goal is to unroot the so-called Thaksin fed by Chinese industrial demand that dubbed “Recycled Rudd” by the imposing a “parliamentary dictatorship” and regime from our country,” he told reporters. is now fading. media when he reclaimed the leader- trying to usurp King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s “We do not aim to topple the government, but In starting the five-week election ship in a similar challenge on June 26 constitutional authority. we cannot let them push for the bill by ignor- campaign, Rudd said the economy as the government faced the Even though Thaksin’s political allies cur- ing people’s opinions and passing it with the can no longer rely on Chinese prospect of a loss of historic portions rently lead the government, they have not parliamentary dictatorship they have.” —AP demand for iron ore and coal that with Gillard at the helm. made the country one of the few Since then, Rudd has changed wealthy nations to avoid a recession several key policy positions, and opin- China coastguard remains during the global economic down- ion polls suggest Labor is closing the turn. opposition’s lead. Nick Economou, a “Who do the Australian people Monash University political scientist, near disputed waters trust to best lead them through the said Rudd had been surprisingly suc- TOKYO: Three Chinese coastguard ships of British registry raising the Chinese flag new economic challenges that lie cessful in portraying himself as a new CANBERRA: Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd smiles as he yesterday remained near disputed waters some 50 kilometres (31 miles) northwest of ahead?” Rudd asked at a news confer- prime minister instead of the same around a set of islands controlled by Tokyo one of the islands and later entering territo- ence at Parliament House. Rudd con- addresses the media after calling a general election in leader who was once dumped by his but claimed by both countries after enter- rial waters shortly after 5:00 pm Saturday. ceded that his center-left Labor Party Canberra yesterday. Rudd yesterday named September 7 as colleagues. “If Rudd can ram home ing the contested zone a day earlier, Japan’s Sailers of the yacht then threw a buoy was the underdog, saying his advisers election day, hoping to complete a stunning political come- that advantage, then Labor has got a coastguard said. with what the agency described as a red had told him that if the election had back by keeping the centre-left Labor Party in power three chance,” Economou said. “The task for Four Chinese coastguard vessels have flag into the water and left the area, it said. been held this weekend, his govern- years after it ousted him. —AFP Abbott is to try to remind people that stayed in the area in the past several days, The incidents followed the first entry by ment would have lost. it’s Rudd, he’s the leader of a party with three of them sailing into the territorial coastguard ships since Beijing combined - a deterioration of about AU$3 billion back under control,” and listed scrap- But opinion polls also show that that’s been in government for a long waters shortly after 5:00 pm (0800 GMT) on several agencies under the coastguard flag a week since the May forecast. ping the unpopular carbon tax more voters prefer Rudd, a 55-year- time and is really at war with itself,” he Saturday, the Japanese coastguard said. last month, a development that observers Economic growth for the fiscal among his top priorities if elected. old Chinese-speaking former Beijing added. It was the latest in a series of incursions said would involve the arming of more year, forecast at 2.75 percent in May, The election promises to be an diplomat, as prime minister than A major policy difference is by Chinese government ships in recent crew. was downgraded on Friday to 2.5 per- extraordinary contest for Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott, a for- Abbott’s opposition to charging pol- months around the Senkaku islands, which Observers say the presence of a large cent. The unemployment rate forecast politics. Labor leads Australia’s first mer Roman Catholic seminarian and luters for their carbon gas emissions, Beijing claims as the Diaoyus. number of official vessels, some of them in May to rise to 5.75 percent in the minority government since World journalist who is also 55. despite Australia having some of the The dispute has been cited as a potential armed, increases the likelihood of a con- current fiscal year was revised up to War II, and polls suggest the opposi- Latest economic figures show a world’s worst emission rates on a per flashpoint that may even lead to armed frontation since a minor slip could quickly 6.25 percent. tion faces an easier task picking up sharp decline in the nation’s finances, capita basis. He has vowed to give pri- conflict between the Asian giants. All the escalate. The conservative Liberal Party-led seats than Labor does. with the Treasury Department last ority to scrapping both the carbon ships left the 12-nautical-mile band of Chinese media have reported that the opposition coalition has accused the Labor holds 71 seats in the 150- week raising its estimated deficit for and mining taxes. waters by 11:00 pm, with three sailing into unified coastguard agency integrates government of wasting money on seat House of Representatives where the current fiscal year to 30.1 billion Both taxes were introduced by the contiguous zone on Sunday, the agency marine surveillance, the existing coast- stimulus spending after the last con- parties form governments. The oppo- Australian dollars ($26.8 billion) due to Labor in July 2012. The carbon tax on said. Contiguous waters are defined as a guard-which came under the police-fish- servative government delivered sur- sition holds 72 seats, with the remain- the mining slowdown. The new fore- Australia’s biggest polluters rose from maritime zone adjacent to a country’s terri- eries law enforcement and customs’ anti- plus budgets year after year until it der held by independent lawmakers cast for the year ending June 30, 2014, AU$23 a metric ton of carbon dioxide torial sea where a coastal state may exercise smuggling maritime police. lost power in 2007. But economists or sole legislators from minor parties. was AU$12 billion worse than the to AU$24.15 from July 1, 2013. The controls necessary to prevent and punish The disputed islands are located in rich largely applauded Labor’s early A recent poll has shown that department’s last forecast in May. opposition argues this is the world’s infringement of its laws. fishing grounds and are believed to har- spending. secrets spiller Julian Assange and his The government also announced a highest tax rate on carbon dioxide The Japanese coastguard also said its bour vast mineral reserves below their After the election was announced, WikiLeaks Party have a realistic AU$33.3 billion shortfall in the rev- and is making Australian industry vessels spotted a small yacht believed to be seabed. —AFP enue forecast over the next four years Abbott promised to “get the budget chance of winning seats in the 78- uncompetitive. —AP

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Militant union’s rise reshapes S African platinum industry

By Johannes Myburgh

militant South African labour union has wrested major- Aity control at the world’s richest platinum mines, shak- ing up the industry and potentially boding ill for the ruling ANC, analysts say. The dominance by the upstart Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) comes after it gained worldwide notoriety last year in a vio- lent strike that saw police shoot dead 34 miners. Nearly a year later, workers en masse have abandoned the seemingly once-untouchable, ANC-allied National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), which shed 41,000 members country- wide in 2012. The stakes are high, said mining analyst Peter Major from financial services group Cadiz. “This two-union duke-out means power, money, political and economic clout and pres- Riddle won’t answer Mideast’s wider woes tige for the winner,” he told AFP. With wage bargaining rights, By Crispian Balmer cars and on-site offices among the victor’s perks, the bitter, Few people could deny that a resolution of with this. The uprisings of the last 2-1/2 years European dealings go much deeper than sim- sometimes deadly rivalry has raised fears of further unrest the conflict is long overdue. However, US have shown that domestic problems cannot ply their close ties to Israel. This was laid bare after paralysing stoppages and bloodshed last year. AMCU he Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which once Secretary of State John Kerry’s devotion of so be swept under the carpet. These include a by a 2011 survey conducted in Muslim nations now holds sway at the three largest platinum miners who Ttransfixed the Arab world, has lost much much energy to the issue, which has been deep economic malaise that a peace deal by PewResearch, which showed that a median employ a combined 84,000 workers northwest of of its resonance in a Middle East riven by drained of much violence in recent years, has would do nothing to heal. According to an of 53 percent thought that US and Western Johannesburg. religious strife, political upheaval and eco- raised some eyebrows given the fires raging International Monetary Fund report from policies were one of the top two reasons why The union represents 40 percent at world number one nomic woes. News that the two sides had elsewhere. To explain American thinking, you 2012, unemployment in the Middle East and Islamic nations were not wealthier. Likewise, producer Anglo American Platinum, 58 percent at Impala resumed peace talks last week after a three- only need listen to retired general James north Africa was the highest in the world. It the median saying Westerners were selfish, Platinum’s Rustenburg operations, and 70 percent of workers year halt was largely overshadowed by tur- Mattis, head of the US military’s Central put the jobless rate amongst youths at about violent, immoral and arrogant exceeded 50 at Lonmin. AMCU’s meteoric rise flipped the situation from moil in Egypt and the Syrian civil war, which Command until March. Addressing a security 25 percent, again the worst regional level in percent, while there was no Muslim nation in just a year ago, when NUM had 65 percent at Implats and 50 has set Sunni and Shiite Muslims against one forum in Colorado on July 20, he said US inter- the world. which even 30 percent could accept that percent at Lonmin. NUM’s fall from favour cuts to the heart of another. US officials still hope that resolving ests were being damaged because of the fail- The survey criticised rigid labour laws, Arabs conducted the 9/11 attacks on US cities its parent federation, the Congress of South African Trade the decades-old confrontation will help to ure to establish an independent Palestine. “I overbearing central government and a lack of in 2001. Unions (Cosatu), which is a key ally of the African National unlock the region’s wider problems, but ana- paid a military security price every day as the economic competitiveness, factors in the frus- “The notion of conspiracy is deeply Congress. The last time such radical changes were seen was lysts say it no longer lies at the strategic heart commander of Centcom because the trations that drove the Arab uprisings. In a entrenched in the Middle East and we are a during the rise of black unionism under apartheid in the early of a troubled Middle East. Americans were seen as biased in support of 2011 newspaper interview, President Bashar central piece of it,” said Aaron David Miller, a 1980s. “This is the biggest upheaval since NUM was allowed “That was probably the case before the Israel,” he said, suggesting that this was hold- Al-Assad said Syria was immune to unrest former US State Department adviser on the in 1981,” said Major, pointing to the year that union organis- Arab uprisings, but a number of other strug- ing back moderate Arabs from endorsing US partly because he had united it in common peace process, now at the Woodrow Wilson ers were granted access to the country’s mines. AMCU has gles have now joined it, such as the Sunni- policymaking. Dore Gold, president of the cause against Israel. It was a hollow claim; just Center in Washington. “Nothing in the Middle shrewdly used its newfound influence to strengthen its base, Shiite struggle and an intra-Sunni conflict,” Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs, bristles at weeks later, violence erupted among Syrians East that happens that is bad goes unattrib- while capitalising on accusations that the NUM has aban- said Salman Shaikh, director of the Brookings such a link. Gold, who used to be a member of that still rages. Assad’s Lebanese Shiite ally, uted, and a lot of it is placed on us.” While doned workers by cosying up to the political elite. The Doha Center think tank. “The issue is a Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policy the militant group Hezbollah, is now fighting scoffing at the idea that a peace deal could be upstart’s gain in the Rustenburg platinum belt is a loss for the sideshow now, but it might take centre-stage making circle, argues that Arab rhetoric on the by his side against the Sunni rebels, wrecking a panacea for the region’s ills, Miller said it ANC, which has relied on its union allies to drum up support again if there was genuine progress,” he said, issue belies the reality. “It is ironic that a the respect it had won in Sunni circles for its would help to protect Israel’s diplomatic ties for elections. Paul Stewart, mine sociology expert at the underscoring deep scepticism in many quar- Western officer would speak about Israel uncompromising confrontation with Israel with Egypt and Jordan, where popular anger University of the Witwatersrand, said election time usually ters about the chances of a deal. Much has being a source of political difficulty when, over more than two decades. at the treatment of the Palestinians is deep. saw NUM shaft stewards transform into “election foot soldiers changed in the Middle East since the last talks under the table, Arab states are seeking closer Aware of its battered reputation and the Underlining the importance Washington going door-to-door campaigning for the ANC”. “Arguably one broke down in 2010. Autocratic leaders in ties with Israel because of the shared threat fact that the Arab world is not focused on puts in Jordan’s stability, Kerry announced the of the most significant social and political bases of the Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen have been coming from Iran,” he said. Israel, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan resumption of the peace talks in its capital, alliance has been eroded and has possible implications for ousted, Islamist radicalism has spread and sec- Despite Iranian denials, Western experts Nasrallah wrapped himself in the cloak of Amman. Egypt, however, has much more to elections,” he said. tarian warfare between Sunni and Shi’ite think Shiite Iran is trying to develop nuclear Palestinian resistance on Friday, issuing a rally- worry about now than the predicament of the The ANC, which is facing increasing frustration from South Muslims has surged. weapons. This alarms many Sunni Arab lead- ing cry for fellow Muslims. “The elimination of Palestinians. Last year crowds in Cairo’s Tahrir Africans ahead of polls next year, has rallied to win back the More than 100,000 people have died in the ers as much as the Israelis. A review of thou- Israel is not only a Palestinian interest. It is the Square, celebrating the election of the Islamist union’s lost ground. “Rise and defend the NUM. Go into the Syrian conflict and violence has flared again in sands of US classified documents posted on interest of the entire Muslim world and the Mohamed Morsi as president, chanted: “in mil- informal settlements to recruit for NUM and the ANC,” a Iraq, with over 1,000 killed there in July alone, the WikiLeaks website suggests that in private, entire Arab world,” he said in a rare appear- lions we shall march to Jerusalem”. Today, the regional leader told a campaign in Marikana a week ago. But many at the hands of Al-Qaeda. Tensions over Sunni officials were indeed more interested in ance in Beirut. Such thinking suggests that square is filled with supporters of the army the lost membership’s effect on votes is still unclear, accord- Iran’s disputed nuclear program have also discussing Iran and other topics than the fate even if the Palestinian leadership does get its which ousted Mursi last month. These ing to political analyst Aubrey Matshiqi. “It is too early to tell risen, while a struggle for power between of the occupied Palestinian Territories. wish to create a state on land seized in the Egyptians are preoccupied with their own whether the politics of inter-union rivalry between AMCU Islamists and the military is playing out on the In public, Muslim leaders have traditionally 1967 war, this will not satisfy die-hard mili- problems. “Of course a peace agreement and NUM will deliver a shift in the political landscape,” he said. streets of predominantly Sunni Egypt. railed against Israel, happy to fan ordinary tants who reject Israel’s very right to exist. would be a blessing from Allah to us and all Also unknown is the long-term impact on the platinum Arguably, none of these crises will come any Arabs’ sincere anger about the plight of the A deal would also not end all anti-Western Arabs, but first we must rid ourselves of the industry which is facing job cuts on the back of heavy 2012 closer to being settled should, by some mira- Palestinians - and perhaps deflect criticism of sentiment in the region. True, it would empty dictators and tyrants who steal from us and profit falls. Several assassinations have taken place on both cle, Israel and the Palestinians finally agree to their own failure to make badly needed one important reservoir of poison from the bend to the West,” said Faris Ismael, the owner sides, and a hit on a prominent AMCU leader led to a wildcat divide the land where they live. reforms. Arab leaders can no longer get away relationship, but suspicions of US and of a bakery in downtown Cairo.— Reuters strike at Lonmin in May. After forcing hefty pay hikes by side- stepping historic wage negotiation channels, AMCU is demanding increased concessions from mining companies Can Berlusconi pull off one last escape? and the government. At the same time, it is avoiding formal commitments itself. It was the only union to abstain from a By Barry Moody many have been victims of a byzantine legal system where Italy faced a Greek-style debt crisis, the PDL’s ratings dropped pact to stabilise the mining industry which companies signed magistrates are routinely politicised. Asked if Berlusconi was to around 15 percent, less than half what they won in a 2008 with labour unions and the government begin July. an Silvio Berlusconi pull off one last escape or is Italy’s politically dead, one former close ally who asked not to be election landslide. After he stormed back in late 2012, top- Union leadership has long been a stepping stone to politi- most controversial man finally finished after being con- named replied: “No way! Wait for the opinion polls. You will pling Monti and hitting the hustings, they put on around 10 cal power - a key reason for the bitter rivalry. What started as C victed of tax fraud? Perhaps the biggest shock for see how Italians see this affair. They always tend to sympathise points and narrowly failed to beat the centre-left favourites in joint opposition to the white-minority regime has become a Berlusconi’s intensely loyal supporters when the supreme with a martyr ... Berlusconi will rise again.” an election last February, although they got six million votes mutually beneficial relationship, blurring the lines between court on Thursday rejected his appeal against a four-year jail “House arrest for one year is not a very long time. He will less than in 2008. labour, business and government. ANC deputy president sentence - commuted to one year - was that he had failed to obviously continue with his contacts. At the end of the year he Berlusconi’s absence from the frontline will not stop the Cyril Ramaphosa is a NUM founder, one of the country’s rich- evade his pursuers as usual. The billionaire media mogul has will still be in the struggle, so it is a period of suspension,” party exploiting his image, his 20 years of dominance and his est people and until January this year Lonmin chairman. Now seen off dozens of legal prosecutions and weathered a sea of Bologna University professor Gianfranco Pasquino told unchallenged leadership of the centre-right - the natural con- he is President Jacob Zuma’s heir apparent, destined eventu- scandals since he stormed into politics in 1994 to fill a void on Reuters. Berlusconi vowed to push on with “a battle of free- stituency for a majority of Italians. “He will broadcast a victim’s ally to head Africa’s largest economy. the right after a huge corruption investigation wiped out the dom”, continuing a project to refound his message with all the means at his disposal. As always, But there is a caveat to AMCU’s power. It doesn’t extend old political order. original party, Forza Italia (Go he will exploit even unfavourable conditions. He yet far beyond the platinum industry, and holds only 17 per- But on Thursday the courts finally caught up with one of Italy), infused with new energy will relaunch his political role,” Professor Antonio cent against NUM’s 64 percent in the gold sector. Rustenburg Italy richest men and its most successful politician, handing from younger people. This Gibelli, an expert on the former nightclub has long been the NUM’s weakest region, which helped down a verdict which shook the uneasy coalition in which his has fuelled speculation that crooner, told the Corriere della Sera daily. AMCU to usurp it, but the older union still retains majority centre-right rules with the centre-left. Berlusconi, 76, looked he will ask his oldest Perhaps most importantly, Berlusconi will status at two smaller miners. With workers living in dire con- shaken and pallid when he issued a video message on daughter Marina, 46 and endure because there is no alternative on ditions next to some of the world’s richest mineral wealth, the Thursday night, far from the wisecracking and cheerful rogue head of his Fininvest the centre-right and he has perhaps rashly tug-of-war may meanwhile force unions to put worker inter- figure so popular with his supporters in television appear- holding company, to never groomed a successor. The few politi- ests first, said Matshiqi. However “in the context of violence ances and public meetings in the past. He said he had lead his existing People cians on the right and centre who have and instability, that competition may be to the detriment of “reached almost the end of my working life”. of Freedom (PDL) party. challenged him, including Monti, have the sector and the workers themselves,” he added. — AFP The verdict condemns him to either a year of community “He may want to exploit spectacularly failed. “The centre right service or house arrest, bans him from voting or standing in the value-added factor needs him. They cannot manage without an election and is likely to lead to his peers throwing him out of the Berlusconi name,” him,” said Professor James Walston of All articles appearing on these of the Senate - ironically under the terms of a 2012 law passed Pasquino said. Rome’s American University. by his disparaged successor as prime minister, Mario Monti. Nevertheless the However, Walston believes absence pages are the personal opinion of But although he is doubtlessly severely wounded and these extent of the setback for from the public eye may in fact accelerate the writers. Kuwait Times takes no are formidable obstacles, he seems not yet mortally hurt. Berlusconi cannot be a psychological decline in Berlusconi, a responsibility for views expressed “Berlusconi is not finished,” read a banner headline in il underestimated. The PDL man for whom performing in public and therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Giornale, the newspaper run by his brother. “Berlusconi will depends entirely on his campaigning is his life’s blood. “He thrives only leave politics if he is dead. He is too determined to fight wealth and above all his for- on it. He needs it like some people need ers to voice their opinions. Please injustice,” one avid supporter, Giuseppe Luca, a 59-year-old midable charisma and powers heroin or alcohol. Without it, he might go into send submissions via email to: opin- Rome antiques dealer, told Reuters. of communication, which will be some kind of decline.” Whatever happens, Italy [email protected] or via snail In his video message Berlusconi painted himself as a mar- mostly suppressed under house has certainly not seen the end of the great show- tyr, persecuted by the leftist magistrates he has repeatedly arrest. During 2012, after man yet, in fact Gibelli believes he has become an mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. accused of hounding him to subvert the democratic will of Berlusconi went into a irremovable part of the fabric of Italy. “A man con- The editor reserves the right to edit Italians. He said he was the victim of “a judicial persecution depressed retreat follow- demned for fraud should leave politics. But any submission as necessary. that has no equal in the civilised world”. Such accusations ing his unceremonious Berlusconi is an inescapable protagonist of public strike a chord with centre right voters in a country where bundling from power as life.” — Reuters 14 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 ANALYSIS

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Militant union’s rise reshapes S African platinum industry

By Johannes Myburgh

militant South African labour union has wrested major- Aity control at the world’s richest platinum mines, shak- ing up the industry and potentially boding ill for the ruling ANC, analysts say. The dominance by the upstart Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) comes after it gained worldwide notoriety last year in a vio- lent strike that saw police shoot dead 34 miners. Nearly a year later, workers en masse have abandoned the seemingly once-untouchable, ANC-allied National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), which shed 41,000 members country- wide in 2012. The stakes are high, said mining analyst Peter Major from financial services group Cadiz. “This two-union duke-out means power, money, political and economic clout and pres- Riddle won’t answer Mideast’s wider woes tige for the winner,” he told AFP. With wage bargaining rights, By Crispian Balmer cars and on-site offices among the victor’s perks, the bitter, Few people could deny that a resolution of with this. The uprisings of the last 2-1/2 years European dealings go much deeper than sim- sometimes deadly rivalry has raised fears of further unrest the conflict is long overdue. However, US have shown that domestic problems cannot ply their close ties to Israel. This was laid bare after paralysing stoppages and bloodshed last year. AMCU he Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which once Secretary of State John Kerry’s devotion of so be swept under the carpet. These include a by a 2011 survey conducted in Muslim nations now holds sway at the three largest platinum miners who Ttransfixed the Arab world, has lost much much energy to the issue, which has been deep economic malaise that a peace deal by PewResearch, which showed that a median employ a combined 84,000 workers northwest of of its resonance in a Middle East riven by drained of much violence in recent years, has would do nothing to heal. According to an of 53 percent thought that US and Western Johannesburg. religious strife, political upheaval and eco- raised some eyebrows given the fires raging International Monetary Fund report from policies were one of the top two reasons why The union represents 40 percent at world number one nomic woes. News that the two sides had elsewhere. To explain American thinking, you 2012, unemployment in the Middle East and Islamic nations were not wealthier. Likewise, producer Anglo American Platinum, 58 percent at Impala resumed peace talks last week after a three- only need listen to retired general James north Africa was the highest in the world. It the median saying Westerners were selfish, Platinum’s Rustenburg operations, and 70 percent of workers year halt was largely overshadowed by tur- Mattis, head of the US military’s Central put the jobless rate amongst youths at about violent, immoral and arrogant exceeded 50 at Lonmin. AMCU’s meteoric rise flipped the situation from moil in Egypt and the Syrian civil war, which Command until March. Addressing a security 25 percent, again the worst regional level in percent, while there was no Muslim nation in just a year ago, when NUM had 65 percent at Implats and 50 has set Sunni and Shiite Muslims against one forum in Colorado on July 20, he said US inter- the world. which even 30 percent could accept that percent at Lonmin. NUM’s fall from favour cuts to the heart of another. US officials still hope that resolving ests were being damaged because of the fail- The survey criticised rigid labour laws, Arabs conducted the 9/11 attacks on US cities its parent federation, the Congress of South African Trade the decades-old confrontation will help to ure to establish an independent Palestine. “I overbearing central government and a lack of in 2001. Unions (Cosatu), which is a key ally of the African National unlock the region’s wider problems, but ana- paid a military security price every day as the economic competitiveness, factors in the frus- “The notion of conspiracy is deeply Congress. The last time such radical changes were seen was lysts say it no longer lies at the strategic heart commander of Centcom because the trations that drove the Arab uprisings. In a entrenched in the Middle East and we are a during the rise of black unionism under apartheid in the early of a troubled Middle East. Americans were seen as biased in support of 2011 newspaper interview, President Bashar central piece of it,” said Aaron David Miller, a 1980s. “This is the biggest upheaval since NUM was allowed “That was probably the case before the Israel,” he said, suggesting that this was hold- Al-Assad said Syria was immune to unrest former US State Department adviser on the in 1981,” said Major, pointing to the year that union organis- Arab uprisings, but a number of other strug- ing back moderate Arabs from endorsing US partly because he had united it in common peace process, now at the Woodrow Wilson ers were granted access to the country’s mines. AMCU has gles have now joined it, such as the Sunni- policymaking. Dore Gold, president of the cause against Israel. It was a hollow claim; just Center in Washington. “Nothing in the Middle shrewdly used its newfound influence to strengthen its base, Shiite struggle and an intra-Sunni conflict,” Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs, bristles at weeks later, violence erupted among Syrians East that happens that is bad goes unattrib- while capitalising on accusations that the NUM has aban- said Salman Shaikh, director of the Brookings such a link. Gold, who used to be a member of that still rages. Assad’s Lebanese Shiite ally, uted, and a lot of it is placed on us.” While doned workers by cosying up to the political elite. The Doha Center think tank. “The issue is a Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policy the militant group Hezbollah, is now fighting scoffing at the idea that a peace deal could be upstart’s gain in the Rustenburg platinum belt is a loss for the sideshow now, but it might take centre-stage making circle, argues that Arab rhetoric on the by his side against the Sunni rebels, wrecking a panacea for the region’s ills, Miller said it ANC, which has relied on its union allies to drum up support again if there was genuine progress,” he said, issue belies the reality. “It is ironic that a the respect it had won in Sunni circles for its would help to protect Israel’s diplomatic ties for elections. Paul Stewart, mine sociology expert at the underscoring deep scepticism in many quar- Western officer would speak about Israel uncompromising confrontation with Israel with Egypt and Jordan, where popular anger University of the Witwatersrand, said election time usually ters about the chances of a deal. Much has being a source of political difficulty when, over more than two decades. at the treatment of the Palestinians is deep. saw NUM shaft stewards transform into “election foot soldiers changed in the Middle East since the last talks under the table, Arab states are seeking closer Aware of its battered reputation and the Underlining the importance Washington going door-to-door campaigning for the ANC”. “Arguably one broke down in 2010. Autocratic leaders in ties with Israel because of the shared threat fact that the Arab world is not focused on puts in Jordan’s stability, Kerry announced the of the most significant social and political bases of the Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen have been coming from Iran,” he said. Israel, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan resumption of the peace talks in its capital, alliance has been eroded and has possible implications for ousted, Islamist radicalism has spread and sec- Despite Iranian denials, Western experts Nasrallah wrapped himself in the cloak of Amman. Egypt, however, has much more to elections,” he said. tarian warfare between Sunni and Shi’ite think Shiite Iran is trying to develop nuclear Palestinian resistance on Friday, issuing a rally- worry about now than the predicament of the The ANC, which is facing increasing frustration from South Muslims has surged. weapons. This alarms many Sunni Arab lead- ing cry for fellow Muslims. “The elimination of Palestinians. Last year crowds in Cairo’s Tahrir Africans ahead of polls next year, has rallied to win back the More than 100,000 people have died in the ers as much as the Israelis. A review of thou- Israel is not only a Palestinian interest. It is the Square, celebrating the election of the Islamist union’s lost ground. “Rise and defend the NUM. Go into the Syrian conflict and violence has flared again in sands of US classified documents posted on interest of the entire Muslim world and the Mohamed Morsi as president, chanted: “in mil- informal settlements to recruit for NUM and the ANC,” a Iraq, with over 1,000 killed there in July alone, the WikiLeaks website suggests that in private, entire Arab world,” he said in a rare appear- lions we shall march to Jerusalem”. Today, the regional leader told a campaign in Marikana a week ago. But many at the hands of Al-Qaeda. Tensions over Sunni officials were indeed more interested in ance in Beirut. Such thinking suggests that square is filled with supporters of the army the lost membership’s effect on votes is still unclear, accord- Iran’s disputed nuclear program have also discussing Iran and other topics than the fate even if the Palestinian leadership does get its which ousted Mursi last month. These ing to political analyst Aubrey Matshiqi. “It is too early to tell risen, while a struggle for power between of the occupied Palestinian Territories. wish to create a state on land seized in the Egyptians are preoccupied with their own whether the politics of inter-union rivalry between AMCU Islamists and the military is playing out on the In public, Muslim leaders have traditionally 1967 war, this will not satisfy die-hard mili- problems. “Of course a peace agreement and NUM will deliver a shift in the political landscape,” he said. streets of predominantly Sunni Egypt. railed against Israel, happy to fan ordinary tants who reject Israel’s very right to exist. would be a blessing from Allah to us and all Also unknown is the long-term impact on the platinum Arguably, none of these crises will come any Arabs’ sincere anger about the plight of the A deal would also not end all anti-Western Arabs, but first we must rid ourselves of the industry which is facing job cuts on the back of heavy 2012 closer to being settled should, by some mira- Palestinians - and perhaps deflect criticism of sentiment in the region. True, it would empty dictators and tyrants who steal from us and profit falls. Several assassinations have taken place on both cle, Israel and the Palestinians finally agree to their own failure to make badly needed one important reservoir of poison from the bend to the West,” said Faris Ismael, the owner sides, and a hit on a prominent AMCU leader led to a wildcat divide the land where they live. reforms. Arab leaders can no longer get away relationship, but suspicions of US and of a bakery in downtown Cairo.— Reuters strike at Lonmin in May. After forcing hefty pay hikes by side- stepping historic wage negotiation channels, AMCU is demanding increased concessions from mining companies Can Berlusconi pull off one last escape? and the government. At the same time, it is avoiding formal commitments itself. It was the only union to abstain from a By Barry Moody many have been victims of a byzantine legal system where Italy faced a Greek-style debt crisis, the PDL’s ratings dropped pact to stabilise the mining industry which companies signed magistrates are routinely politicised. Asked if Berlusconi was to around 15 percent, less than half what they won in a 2008 with labour unions and the government begin July. an Silvio Berlusconi pull off one last escape or is Italy’s politically dead, one former close ally who asked not to be election landslide. After he stormed back in late 2012, top- Union leadership has long been a stepping stone to politi- most controversial man finally finished after being con- named replied: “No way! Wait for the opinion polls. You will pling Monti and hitting the hustings, they put on around 10 cal power - a key reason for the bitter rivalry. What started as C victed of tax fraud? Perhaps the biggest shock for see how Italians see this affair. They always tend to sympathise points and narrowly failed to beat the centre-left favourites in joint opposition to the white-minority regime has become a Berlusconi’s intensely loyal supporters when the supreme with a martyr ... Berlusconi will rise again.” an election last February, although they got six million votes mutually beneficial relationship, blurring the lines between court on Thursday rejected his appeal against a four-year jail “House arrest for one year is not a very long time. He will less than in 2008. labour, business and government. ANC deputy president sentence - commuted to one year - was that he had failed to obviously continue with his contacts. At the end of the year he Berlusconi’s absence from the frontline will not stop the Cyril Ramaphosa is a NUM founder, one of the country’s rich- evade his pursuers as usual. The billionaire media mogul has will still be in the struggle, so it is a period of suspension,” party exploiting his image, his 20 years of dominance and his est people and until January this year Lonmin chairman. Now seen off dozens of legal prosecutions and weathered a sea of Bologna University professor Gianfranco Pasquino told unchallenged leadership of the centre-right - the natural con- he is President Jacob Zuma’s heir apparent, destined eventu- scandals since he stormed into politics in 1994 to fill a void on Reuters. Berlusconi vowed to push on with “a battle of free- stituency for a majority of Italians. “He will broadcast a victim’s ally to head Africa’s largest economy. the right after a huge corruption investigation wiped out the dom”, continuing a project to refound his message with all the means at his disposal. As always, But there is a caveat to AMCU’s power. It doesn’t extend old political order. original party, Forza Italia (Go he will exploit even unfavourable conditions. He yet far beyond the platinum industry, and holds only 17 per- But on Thursday the courts finally caught up with one of Italy), infused with new energy will relaunch his political role,” Professor Antonio cent against NUM’s 64 percent in the gold sector. Rustenburg Italy richest men and its most successful politician, handing from younger people. This Gibelli, an expert on the former nightclub has long been the NUM’s weakest region, which helped down a verdict which shook the uneasy coalition in which his has fuelled speculation that crooner, told the Corriere della Sera daily. AMCU to usurp it, but the older union still retains majority centre-right rules with the centre-left. Berlusconi, 76, looked he will ask his oldest Perhaps most importantly, Berlusconi will status at two smaller miners. With workers living in dire con- shaken and pallid when he issued a video message on daughter Marina, 46 and endure because there is no alternative on ditions next to some of the world’s richest mineral wealth, the Thursday night, far from the wisecracking and cheerful rogue head of his Fininvest the centre-right and he has perhaps rashly tug-of-war may meanwhile force unions to put worker inter- figure so popular with his supporters in television appear- holding company, to never groomed a successor. The few politi- ests first, said Matshiqi. However “in the context of violence ances and public meetings in the past. He said he had lead his existing People cians on the right and centre who have and instability, that competition may be to the detriment of “reached almost the end of my working life”. of Freedom (PDL) party. challenged him, including Monti, have the sector and the workers themselves,” he added. — AFP The verdict condemns him to either a year of community “He may want to exploit spectacularly failed. “The centre right service or house arrest, bans him from voting or standing in the value-added factor needs him. They cannot manage without an election and is likely to lead to his peers throwing him out of the Berlusconi name,” him,” said Professor James Walston of All articles appearing on these of the Senate - ironically under the terms of a 2012 law passed Pasquino said. Rome’s American University. by his disparaged successor as prime minister, Mario Monti. Nevertheless the However, Walston believes absence pages are the personal opinion of But although he is doubtlessly severely wounded and these extent of the setback for from the public eye may in fact accelerate the writers. Kuwait Times takes no are formidable obstacles, he seems not yet mortally hurt. Berlusconi cannot be a psychological decline in Berlusconi, a responsibility for views expressed “Berlusconi is not finished,” read a banner headline in il underestimated. The PDL man for whom performing in public and therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Giornale, the newspaper run by his brother. “Berlusconi will depends entirely on his campaigning is his life’s blood. “He thrives only leave politics if he is dead. He is too determined to fight wealth and above all his for- on it. He needs it like some people need ers to voice their opinions. Please injustice,” one avid supporter, Giuseppe Luca, a 59-year-old midable charisma and powers heroin or alcohol. Without it, he might go into send submissions via email to: opin- Rome antiques dealer, told Reuters. of communication, which will be some kind of decline.” Whatever happens, Italy [email protected] or via snail In his video message Berlusconi painted himself as a mar- mostly suppressed under house has certainly not seen the end of the great show- tyr, persecuted by the leftist magistrates he has repeatedly arrest. During 2012, after man yet, in fact Gibelli believes he has become an mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. accused of hounding him to subvert the democratic will of Berlusconi went into a irremovable part of the fabric of Italy. “A man con- The editor reserves the right to edit Italians. He said he was the victim of “a judicial persecution depressed retreat follow- demned for fraud should leave politics. But any submission as necessary. that has no equal in the civilised world”. Such accusations ing his unceremonious Berlusconi is an inescapable protagonist of public strike a chord with centre right voters in a country where bundling from power as life.” — Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 SPORTS

Dempsey unveiled by Sounders Kinnear pleads for patience Romero leads Reno-Tahoe LONDON: American international forward Clint Dempsey said he was LONDON: Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear yesterday insisted TORONTO: Argentine Andres Romero fired a six-under 66 to take a wafer-thin excited to return to Major League Soccer (MLS) after completing a deal to he will eventually deliver the signings required to lift the mood at the one point lead over American Gary Woodland after two rounds of the Reno- join Seattle Sounders from Tottenham Hotspur. troubled Premier League club. Tahoe Open on Friday, in the PGA Tour’s only event using the Stableford scoring “Coming into the season I thought I was going to start with With the start of the Premier League season less than two weeks system. Romero, without a PGA Tour win in five years, mixed nine birdies with a Tottenham but the MLS and Seattle Sounders have moved mountains to away, Newcastle are the only top-flight team yet to bring in at least single bogey and a double-bogey on Reno’s Montreux Golf and Country Club get me here,” the 30-year-old Dempsey told the Sounders website one senior player since the end of last term. layout for midway total of 22 points. (www.soundersfc.com). “I’m happy to come back in my prime and be able That failure in the transfer market has placed Kinnear under even Under the modified Stableford scoring system, points are awarded on each to make a difference and not when I’m past it.” more scrutiny following the former Wimbledon manager’s controver- hole for being under-par, with birdies earning a player two Premier League Tottenham said on Saturday they sial arrival at St James’ Park. points and eagles five. A bogey costs a player one point, had reached an agreement with MLS for Dempsey Kinnear, whose only signing is teenager Olivier Kemen from French double bogeys and worse three points. No points are won and he was presented by Sounders before their side Metz, is at the forefront of player acquisition following his appoint- or lost with par. Woodland began the day one point match against FC Dallas. ment by owner Mike Ashley in June. back of first round leader Josh Teater and ended the “I’m excited about coming up here,” added It has been suggested that Magpies boss Alan Pardew is frustrated day in the same position returning a two-under 70 Dempsey, who scored 12 goals in 43 appear- with Kinnear’s role as it threatens to diminish his own imput into sign- good enough for seven points and a two-day total of ances for Tottenham after joining from Fulham. ings, but the club’s director of football remains convinced he will 21. Sitting three off the pace on 19 points are South Dempsey, who has played 99 times for the United secure the new faces demanded by both the manager and impatient Korea’s Charlie Wi, and Australians Stuart Appleby and States and is captain of the national side, played for fans. “I’m well aware that everyone is concerned (about the lack of Rod Pampling. Wi returned a seven-under 65 that fea- the New England Revolution for two seasons transfers) and rightly so, but I’m not dragging my heels in any manner,” tured five birdies and an eagle at the par five 13th. before joining Fulham in January 2007. Appleby signed off with a 67 while Pampling Kinnear told Sky Sports News. He leaves Tottenham following the made the biggest move of the day with “I’m being sensible about the budget I have got and am going to arrival of Spain’s Roberto Soldado from an eight-under 64 that included nine Valencia and Brazilian international spend it as wisely as I can - I keep (manager) Alan (Pardew) well birdies and a single bogey and added up Paulinho from Corinthians. —Reuters informed and have regular meetings. —AFP to a second round score of 17. —Reuters

MLB results/standings Tigers blank White Sox

Kansas City 4, NY Mets 3 (12 innings); Oakland 4, Texas 2; LA Dodgers 3, Chicago Cubs DETROIT: Max Scherzer took a Minnesota relievers allowed only shutout into the eighth inning one hit and struck out 10. 0; Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 4 (12 innings); Seattle 8, Baltimore 4; Pittsburgh 5, Colorado before being pulled, and the Brett Wallace homered for 2; Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 0; Tampa Bay 2, San Francisco 1 (10 innings); Boston 5, Detroit right-hander became base- Houston and Erik Bedard allowed Arizona 2; Washington 3, Milwaukee 0; Minnesota 6, Houston 4; Cincinnati 8, St. Louis ball’s first 16-game winner when three runs in six innings before 3; Cleveland 4, Miami 3; NY Yankees 3, San Diego 0; LA Angels 7, Toronto 3. the Tigers held on for a 3-0 victory leaving with a 4-3 lead. Lucas Eastern Conference National League over the punchless Chicago White Harrell (5-12) took the loss. Sox on Saturday night. The White Atlantic Division Eastern Division Sox have lost nine straight. INTERLEAGUE W L PCT GB Atlanta 66 45 .595 - The Tigers have won 11 of 12, RED SOX 5, DIAMONDBACKS 2 Boston 67 45 .598 - Washington 54 56 .491 11.5 despite playing most of that stretch In Boston, Jake Peavy allowed Tampa Bay 65 45 .591 1 Philadelphia 50 60 .455 15.5 without slugger Miguel Cabrera. four hits in seven-plus innings to Baltimore 61 50 .550 5.5 Cabrera has been bothered by hip beat Arizona and win his first start NY Mets 49 59 .454 15.5 NY Yankees 57 52 .523 8.5 and abdominal problems and sat since coming to Boston at the trade Miami 43 66 .394 22 out Saturday. deadline. Toronto 50 60 .455 16 Central Division Scherzer (16-1) allowed three Peavy (8-5) struck out seven and Central Division Pittsburgh 66 44 .600 - hits in 7 2-3 innings. Jose Veras got walked two, giving up Paul Detroit 63 45 .583 - the third out of the eighth, and Goldschmidt’s homer in the fourth St. Louis 64 45 .587 1.5 Cleveland 61 49 .555 3 Joaquin Benoit finished for his 12th and leaving with a 3-1 lead after a Cincinnati 61 50 .550 5.5 Kansas City 55 52 .514 7.5 save in 12 chances. leadoff single in the eighth. He Chicago Cubs 49 61 .445 17 John Danks (2-9) allowed six hits walked slowly from the mound as Minnesota 47 60 .439 15.5 Milwaukee 46 64 .418 20 in seven innings, including solo DETROIT: Second baseman Ramon Santiago No. 39 of the Detroit the crowd rose to a standing ova- C’ White Sox 40 68 .370 23 homers by Torii Hunter, Jhonny Tigers is upended in a failed attempt at tagging out Alejandro De Aza tion, tipping his cap to the fans on Western Division Western Division Peralta and Jose Iglesias. Scherzer is No. 30 of the Chicago White Sox stealing second base in the third his way to the dugout. Oakland 64 46 .582 - LA Dodgers 60 49 .550 - the first pitcher to win at least 16 of inning. —AFP Shane Victorino and Jarrod his first 17 decisions since Roger Saltalamacchia homered and Koji Texas 61 50 .550 3.5 Arizona 56 54 .509 4.5 place Oakland end Texas’ winning 1-3 and struck out five, including Clemens started 16-1 in 2001, Uehara got his 10th save for LA Angels 51 58 .468 12.5 Colorado 52 60 .464 9.5 streak at five games and regain the side in the fifth. His streak of according to STATS. Boston. Patrick Corbin (12-3) San Diego 51 60 .459 10 some ground in the AL West. consecutive scoreless innings at Seattle 51 59 .464 13 allowed three runs on eight hits in Matt Garza (7-2) lost for the first home was snapped at 26 1-3 when Houston 36 73 .330 27.5 San Francisco 49 60 .450 11 MARINERS 8, ORIOLES 4 six-plus innings in his second con- time since June 11 and the Rangers Brett Lawrie led off the third with In Baltimore, Michael Saunders secutive loss for the Diamondbacks. lost ground on the division leader his ninth home run, but the right- homered twice and drove in five for the first time in nearly a week, hander still improved to 8-2 lifetime runs, Erasmo Ramirez retired 18 of RAYS 2, GIANTS 1 falling 3 1/2 games back. against the Blue Jays. the first 20 batters he faced and In St. Petersburg, Wil Myers had Dodgers thrash Cubs Jed Lowrie and Eric Sogard also Esmil Rogers (3-6) gave up seven Seattle beat Baltimore to end a an RBI single in the bottom of the four-game losing streak. drove in runs for the A’s, who ended runs - five earned - and 10 hits over CHICAGO: Chris Capuano scattered six hits but Uggla was safe when Chase Utley’s 10th inning, lifting Tampa Bay to a Saunders hit a three-run drive in a three-game losing streak. Jarrod five innings. The right-hander is 0-4 over 6 1-3 innings and the Los Angeles relay pulled an extended Kevin Frandsen victory over San Francisco. the fifth and added a clinching Parker (7-6) gave up two runs on six with a 6.60 ERA in his last eight Dodgers set a team record with their 13th off the bag at first. Desmond Jennings drew a lead- two-run shot in the ninth. It was his hits over six innings. He walked two starts. straight road win, 3-0 over the Chicago off walk in the 10th off Jean Machi fifth career two-homer game, the and struck out six. He ended a Cubs on Saturday. NATIONALS 3, BREWERS 0 (2-1) and stole second. Ben Zobrist second this season. streak of six straight no decisions TWINS 6, ASTROS 4 The Dodgers, who haven’t lost on the In Milwaukee, Dan Haren pitched seven was intentionally walked and Evan Justin Smoak homered and and is 5-0 over his last 12 starts. In Minneapolis, Ryan Doumit hit road since July 6 in San Francisco, eclipsed strong innings, and Adam LaRoche and Longoria walked to load the bases went 3 for 3 with two walks for the Garza gave up four runs on eight the go-ahead single in the seventh the 1924 mark set by the Brooklyn Robins. Wilson Ramos hit home runs to lead Mariners. Ramirez (3-0) gave up hits over eight innings. He walked inning and Minnesota’s bullpen on four pitches before Myers won it Carl Crawford broke open a 1-0 game by Washington to a win over Milwaukee. four runs and four hits in six-plus one and struck out five. pitched six scoreless innings as the on his liner that went over the left driving in two runs with a single in the sixth Heron gave up just four hits, with six innings. He struck out six. Twins beat Houston. fielder’s head. inning. Jerry Hairston Jr. singled in the first strikeouts and two walks. It was the second Making his sixth start with ANGELS 7, BLUE JAYS 3 After starter Kyle Gibson allowed Closer Fernando Rodney (4-2) run in the third for NL West-leading Los straight strong outing for Haren (6-11) as Baltimore since being traded from In Anaheim, Jered Weaver four runs and nine hits in three allowed two hits during a scoreless Angeles, which is 13-2 since the All-Star he allowed one run and three hits in seven the Cubs, Scott Feldman (2-3) pitched into the eighth to win his innings, Anthony Swarzak struck 10th for the win. The game featured break and has won 30 of its last 37 overall. innings of a 4-1 win over the New York Mets allowed five runs, seven hits and third straight decision and Kole out five in the next three and the a matchup of Cy Young winners Capuano (4-6) came up with his second on July 27. four walks in 4 2-3 innings. Calhoun hit his second big league AL’s second-best bullpen came David Price and Tim Lincecum, and straight strong start and third in his last Tyler Clippard pitched a scoreless eighth homer as Los Angeles Angels beat through. Brian Duensing (4-1) fol- both were outstanding. Price four. He struck out five and walked only inning and Rafael Soriano pitched the ATHLETICS 4, RANGERS 2 Toronto. lowed with a scoreless seventh and allowed one run over nine innings, one before four Dodgers relievers closed it ninth to earn his 28th save in 32 chances. In Oakland, Yoenis Cespedes hit Weaver (6-5) allowed three runs, Casey Fien a scoreless eighth to set while Lincecum gave up one run in out. Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth Donovan Hand (0-3) gave up three runs on a two-run home run to help first- seven hits and two walks through 7 up Glen Perkins for his 26th save. seven frames. —AP to earn his 16th save in 19 chances. Jeff five hits for the Brewers. Samardzija (6-10) allowed three runs over six innings in Chicago’s third straight loss. INTERLEAGUE He gave up seven hits, five walks and hit a YANKEES 3, PADRES 0 batter. He also had nine strikeouts. In San Diego, Curtis Granderson hit a Carter’s induction into Hall two-run home run, his first since coming PIRATES 5, ROCKIES 2 off the disabled list, and Ivan Nova domi- In Pittsburgh, Francisco Liriano worked nated through seven impressive innings as of Fame concludes festivities seven strong innings, and Jose Tabata New York beat San Diego. homered and drove in two runs to lead Tyson Ross was pitching well for the Pittsburgh over Colorado. Padres when it quickly fell apart. Alfonso CANTON: Forcefully and emotionally, Cris Carter Eagles before being released. He hooked on sucker.” As relaxed as if he had no one to block, Liriano (12-4) allowed only two hits to Soriano singled to center leading off the summed up the 50th induction ceremony for immediately with the Vikings and hooked onto Ogden became the first Baltimore Raven offset his five walks and had six strikeouts. seventh and Granderson followed with a the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. nearly everything throw his way: Carter finished enshrined. The first player drafted by the Ravens The left-hander improved to 7-1 with a 1.65 homer over the wall in right. The seventh and final inductee from the Class his 16-season career with 1,101 catches for after the franchise moved from Cleveland in ERA in his last eight starts for the NL Central Nova (5-4) held San Diego to just four of 2013, Carter honored dozens of people in his 13,899 yards and 130 touchdowns. “This game 1996 and was renamed, Ogden was presented leaders. hits in seven innings while striking out life who were “going into the Hall of Fame with gave me identity, gave me a sense of purpose,” by the man who made that selection, fellow Hall Tabata hit his first home run since May eight and walking one. He retired 15 me tonight,” as he followed Jonathan Ogden, he said. Parcells also seemingly spoke for every- of Famer Ozzie Newsome, now Baltimore’s gen- 11 and also tripled while going 3 for 4. straight batters from the second through Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley one in the Hall of Fame, and all the people gath- eral manager. A former college shot putter at Gaby Sanchez had two hits and two RBIs sixth innings. Ross (2-5) allowed two runs Culp and Warren Sapp in being inducted. ered Saturday night. UCLA, the 6-foot-9, 345-pound Ogden starred at for Pittsburgh, while Jordy Mercer and and three hits in six-plus innings, struck out More than 120 hall members, a record, and a “There’s a kinship created that lasts for the tackle for a dozen seasons in Baltimore, winning Andrew McCutchen added two hits each. a career-high nine and walked three. crowd of 11,500 was on hand at Fawcett rest of your life,” he said about his experience as the 2000 NFL championship. Jorge De La Rosa (10-6) pitched four-plus Stadium for the golden anniversary celebration one of the NFL’s most successful coaches. “He is part of the foundation of this franchise, innings and gave up three runs on six hits. ROYALS 4, METS 3 of the shrine. “I appreciate the process you have The master of the franchise turnaround as the part of the reason we have two Super Bowl In New York, pinch-hitter Justin Maxwell to go through to get to be a Hall of Famer,” only coach to take four teams to the playoffs, championships,” Newsome said. REDS 8, CARDINALS 3 homered deep into the left-field seats lead- Carter said. “To be able to join these men on this Parcells won Super Bowls with the New York Ogden, who was given a 2013 Super Bowl In Cincinnati, Devin Mesoraco drove in ing off the 12th inning, and Kansas City stage in football heaven is the greatest day of Giants in the 1986 and 1990 seasons. ring by the team, made the hall in his first year of three runs with a pair of homers, and overcame a late blown lead to beat New my life.” Carter needed six tries to make the hall “Every organization I worked for supported eligibility. He was a six-time All-Pro, made the Cincinnati finally broke out against a St. York. Kansas City had a nine-game winning even though he retired as the No. 2 career me to the fullest,” Parcells said. “Without that, Pro Bowl 11 times and was the main blocker Louis team that has held the Reds down all streak snapped Friday night with a loss in receiver behind Jerry Rice. He choked back tears you’ve got no shot.” Parcells was Coach of the when Jamal Lewis rushed for 2,066 yards in season. the 11th. as he made his speech after being presented by Year honors in 1986 and 1994. He asked to have 2003. “Talent isn’t enough,” Ogden said. “A lot of The Reds won for only the fourth time in Maxwell, acquired Wednesday in a trade his son, Duron, and he spoke of his problems his bust placed somewhere near Lawrence people have talent, they don’t always live up to 11 games between the NL Central rivals. with Houston, hit a 3-2 pitch from David with alcohol while playing three years for the Taylor in the hall “so I can keep an eye on that it. For me it is about maximizing, striving for per- Cincinnati had scored fewer than four runs Aardsma for his fifth career pinch-homer fection.” Allen, who sniffled his way through his in each of their last nine games head-to- and first overall with the Royals. The Mets’ speech, was just as dominating a blocker as head. Left-hander Tony Cingrani (5-1) and bullpen had been perfect after starter Ogden. He also was the NFL’s strongest man, four relievers contained an offense that had Jeremy Hefner’s six innings, but Aardsma once bench-pressing 700 pounds, saying “I did it scored 26 runs in the last two games, allow- (2-1) couldn’t retire the first batter he faced. naturally.” A lead blocker for Dallas as Emmitt ing only four hits. Kelvin Herrera (4-5) earned the win with Smith became the NFL’s career rushing leader, Jake Westbrook (7-6) gave up five runs - three innings of relief and Greg Holland got all with two outs - in five innings. Jack Allen made six All-Pro squads and 11 Pro Bowls his 29th save in 31 chances - and 22nd in his 14 seasons, the final two with San Hannahan singled with the bases loaded in straight. the first inning. Mesoraco’s homer in the Francisco. He won the Super Bowl in the 1995 fourth made it 4-1. season and was voted into the Hall of Fame in INDIANS 4, MARLINS 3 his first year of eligibility, “I just knew I had to win In Miami, Michael Bourn had three of BRAVES 5, PHILLIES 4 every play,” he said. “That’s the reason I am here. I Cleveland’s six stolen bases and scored knew if I lost a play, I had 45 seconds to get In Philadelphia, Dan Uggla had a three times to help the Indians earn their even.” Sapp became only the second Tampa Bay tiebreaking RBI grounder in the 12th, the ninth victory in the past 10 games with a Buccaneer enshrined, 18 years after Lee Roy Atlanta bullpen pitched 5 2-3 scoreless win over Miami. innings and the Braves beat Philadelphia Jason Kipnis’ two-run single broke a 2-all Selmon made it. He was elected in his first year for their ninth straight win. tie in a wild seventh inning, when the of eligibility following 13 seasons in which he Luis Avilan (4-0) pitched a scoreless 11th Marlins narrowly missed three chances to went from instant starter after being selected for the victory and Craig Kimbrel got the throw out Indians on the bases. Steals led 12th overall in the 1995 draft to Defensive Player last three outs for his 33rd save to help the to all four runs for the Indians, whose of the Year in 1999. That season, he had 12 1/2 Braves win for the 11th time in 13 games. stolen-base total was their highest since sacks as the Bucs won their first division title in Jake Diekman (0-2) ran into trouble in 2000. 18 years. For his career, Sapp had 96 1/2 sacks, the 12th. Justin Upton walked leading off Cleveland’s Zach McAllister took a no- extremely high for a defensive tackle. “I sit here and went to second on Freddie Freeman’s hitter into the sixth but failed to make it with the greatest among the great,” Sapp said, groundout. Walks to Evan Gattis and Paul through that inning. Cody Allen (5-1) threw breaking into tears. “We’re here, baby.” Presented Janish loaded the bases. 1 2-3 scoreless innings and Chris Perez got Saturday night by his 15-year-old daughter, After Justin De Fratus came on, Uggla his 16th save. Dan Jennings (1-2) took the OHIO: Inductee Bill Parcells (right) poses with his presenter George Martin, and a bust of him- Mercedes, Sapp made the NFL’s All-Decade hit a potential double-play ball to short, loss for the Marlins. —AP self during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. —AP squads for the 1990s and the 2000s. —AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 SPORTS Woods stays in charge

AKRON: Tiger Woods failed to replicate the siz- zling form he produced on Friday but remained in imperious command with a seven-shot lead after Saturday’s third round at the WGC- Bridgestone Invitational. In pursuit of his fifth PGA Tour victory of the season, Woods “grinded” out a two-under-par 68 on a warm, breezy day at Firestone Country Club to maintain his overnight lead. The American world number one, winner of a record seven World Golf Championships (WGC) titles here, struggled at times for accuracy off the tee as he mixed five birdies with three bogeys for a 15-under total of 195. Woods had distanced himself from the field with a stunning 61 on Friday and will head into Sunday’s final round with an intimidating record, having triumphed 52 of 56 times on the PGA Tour when holding at least a share of the 54-hole lead. “I feel pretty good,” the 14-times major cham- pion told reporters. “Today was a day that I didn’t quite have it, but I scored. And that’s the name of the game is posting a number, and I did NEWTON: Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates after today. I grinded my way around that golf course. winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series US Cellular 250. —AFP “It was playing a little blustery. As smooth as AKRON: Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the ninth hole during the Third Round of the yesterday was, as difficult as today was, it’s just World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club. —AFP one of those things where I was just trying to Keselowski wins build on my lead somehow. And for most of the under, a stroke better than fellow American Bill missed the par putt to end a run of 37 consecu- day I was doing that. Haas (69) and Englishmen Luke Donald (68) and tive holes without a bogey, reaching the turn in “Ended up being a dead push for the day, but Chris Wood (70). British Open champion Phil one-under 34 with a seven-stroke lead. Nationwide race that’s not too bad, either. Hopefully I can seal the Mickelson, who by his own admission struggled However Woods immediately recovered, sink- deal tomorrow and get ready for the PGA for focus in his opening round, carded a 67 to ing an eight-footer to birdie the 10th and regain NEWTON: Brad Keselowski took control But Keselowski, who won the inaugural (Championship) at Oak Hill,” he added, referring finish at even-par 210, level with U.S. Open win- an eight-stroke cushion at 15 under. with 35 laps left to win the NASCAR Nationwide race on Iowa’s oval in 2009, to the year’s final major next week. ner Justin Rose (69) and world number three Another birdie followed in unexpected fash- Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway on surged to the front and held off a charging Woods’ closest challenger going into the final Rory McIlroy (69) among others. ion at the par-four 13th where he chipped in Saturday night. Hornish for his third win of the season. round is Swede Henrik Stenson, who fired a 67 Woods made an ideal start, hitting a superb from an uphill lie in thick rough below the green, The Sprint Cup driver has won in his last Drew Herring, in the No. 54 car for Joe to leave him at eight under. approach to 12 feet above the hole at the par- his ball popping up before tracking toward the three Nationwide starts, also topping the Gibbs Racing normally driven by Kyle “I’m just going to try and play my game, and four first and coolly sinking the birdie putt. cup some 40 feet away. Woods failed to capi- field at Richmond in April and Kentucky in Busch, was the surprise winner of his first I’m excited to go out and play with him tomor- He also birdied the par-five second after talise, though, as he recorded bogeys at the par- June. Points leader Austin Dillon led a race- career pole. row (in the final pairing),” said Stenson. “He’s reaching the green in two and two-putting but four 14th and the par-five 16th after finding fair- high 116 laps, but gave up a huge lead fol- Busch has won eight Nationwide races obviously playing great, and it’ll be a good test, his lead slipped back to seven when playing way bunkers off the tee on both holes. lowing a late caution. Keselowski, the only in 15 starts in 2013. But like every Sprint a good measurement. partner Keegan Bradley drained a 40-foot eagle He birdied the par-four 17th, sinking a curling Sprint Cup driver in the field, took control a Cup regular except for Keselowski, he “We might just be there for watching the final putt. eight-footer to regain a seven-stroke advantage, few laps later for his second Nationwide stayed in Pocono to prepare for late yester- victory lap. We’ll see tomorrow. But I can only do Woods parred the next six holes before and salvaged par at the last, despite missing his win at Iowa. Sam Hornish Jr. was second, day’s race. so much. I can play my game and see where that bogeying the ninth after hitting his tee shot into sixth fairway of the day off the tee. followed by Brian Vickers, Dillon and Kyle Herring, who was joined on the front takes me.” a poor lie in a fairway bunker from where he Woods has dominated the elite WGC events Larson. row by Regan Smith, gave the lead away Jason Dufner, who birdied his first four holes could advance his second shot only 87 yards. since they were introduced in 1999, winning 17 Keselowski, like every other driver in the after just 27 laps. He also spun out on the on the way to a 67, was alone in third at seven After hitting his approach to nine feet, he of them in 41 starts. —Reuters field, spent much of the race looking at the 55th lap - drawing a caution to end the back of Dillon’s No. 3 car. Dillon led all but longest green-flag start of the season. 43 laps in the first Iowa race back in June, The flag did Keselowski no favors, as he but he finished second to Trevor Bayne. was flagged for a tire violation during a pit Park’s slam dream fades Dillon again had a dominant car Saturday, stop and sent to the back for the restart. taking control a third of the way through The No. 22 car also suffered through an the race. This time, a late caution flag overheating issue halfway through the ST. ANDREWS: Inbee Park says her going in.” It didn’t get any better in blades were raised so that only the two amateur majors in 1930 - Park changed everything. race. But Keselowski fought through all of bid to become the first golfer to the fourth round when the 25-year- dew was removed. The greens were was the only player to win the first Dillon led by as many as 7 seconds - or that, posting his first career victory in a race win four straight professional old South Korean opened with a not cut in case of more high wind. three majors of a season. The only over a quarter of the 0.875-mile track - where he was called for a pit row violation. majors in the same season is now double bogey. She made bogey on No. 6 and other pro to do that was Babe before a blown tire by Travis Pastrana drew Ryan Gifford was ninth in his first career “almost impossible.” Nothing summed up her third dropped two more shots coming Zaharias in 1950, when the LPGA out the flag and allowed the field to pit Nationwide start. Bayne, who gave the No. Even in good scoring conditions round like the 18th hole. The 25- back, while leaving several putts Tour only had three majors. with 50 laps left. 6 Roush-Fenway Racing car its fourth victo- yesterday morning at St. Andrews, year-old South Korean had a 10- short. “Today nothing wanted to Ben Hogan won three majors in Dillon took four tires and fell back to ry in five tries at Iowa in June, finished Park couldn’t get a putt to fall. She foot birdie putt that looked good drop,” Park said. “I didn’t strike the 1953, though the British Open at fifth as Bayne took the lead on the restart. 10th. —AP wound up with a 2-over 74 in the all the way until it dipped around ball bad at all today. It was good Carnoustie was held one week after wind-delayed third round of the the left side of the cup. Park shook conditions for scoring, and I didn’t the PGA Championship. Hogan Women’s British Open and was nine her head and, after tapping in for really take advantage. You get days couldn’t play the PGA Blaney clinches Truck Series shots behind 54-hole leader par, continued shaking her head as like that. It’s OK. You can’t play Championship, physically because Morgan Pressel. she walked over to her caddie. good every day.” And even if she of his battered legs and logistically race at Pocono Raceway “I really think it’s almost impossi- On Saturday, Park was 1-under doesn’t win the Women’s British because Open qualifying was the ble to do,” Park said about staging a through four holes when the third Open, she still has three majors she same week as the PGA. LONG POND: Sitting in the truck, Ryan The field was set by practice speeds big rally yesterday. “There’s not round was suspended by 65 kph can cherish this year - the Kraft Tiger Woods won the final three Blaney got some fatherly advice right after rain washed out qualifying on many holes left to play now. This gusts that moved balls on the Nabisco Championship in April, fol- majors of 2000 after tying for fifth before the green flag dropped. Choose the Saturday. A third-generation driver, Blaney golf course, it is playing tough for greens. Sunday morning presented lowed by the LPGA Championship in the Masters. Woods, Arnold right line on restarts. now has more NASCAR wins (2) than his me. The greens are getting firmer. a better chance to score. It was and the US Women’s Open. Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Annika With more than 570 NASCAR starts dad. Dave Blaney is winless in 450 career It’s tough to hit the ball close to the calm when the round resumed. A Since the modern version of the Sorenstam each got halfway to the behind him, Dave Blaney sure knew what Cup starts, three Truck starts and has one pin. You have to hole long putts 43-person maintenance staff used Grand Slam began in 1960 - Bobby Grand Slam and couldn’t get the he was talking about. Ryan Blaney pulled win (2006) in 121 Nationwide starts. here, but it doesn’t seem to be mowers on the green, but the Jones won two professional and third leg.—AP away on the second attempt at a green- “I’ve been really lucky to have my dad at white-checkered finish to win the Truck both of my Truck wins,” Blaney said. “Not a Series race Saturday at Pocono Raceway. lot of guys can say that. I’ve been fortunate “It was pretty funny that we were talking enough to have him here and have him about restarts before the race and that’s give me advice along the way.” Just more hard work what it came down to,” Blaney said. Back on asphalt, Blaney made it another Blaney had the truck to beat on both fun finish for the Truck Series. The series restarts to win his second career Truck race took a break last week to run at Eldora in 20 starts. He dipped low and took the Speedway for NASCAR’s first dirt race in ahead for the Chiefs lead off the first restart, then would not be more than 40 years. Austin Dillon won in denied a second time. the muck in front of 20,000 fans in a race WELLINGTON: The Waikato Chiefs will take a “It was just a matter of being able to get that returned NASCAR to its roots. couple of days and drink a couple of beers close to make the move,” Blaney said. “Once The surface hardly mattered to Blaney before beginning the hard work of extending the final restarts came, I really had to be for the scheduled 50-lap race. He needed their hegemony over southern hemisphere aggressive.” four more before he could celebrate to win. provincial rugby for a third successive year, The 19-year-old Blaney drove a Ford into James Buescher and Todd Bodine connect- according to coach Dave Rennie. Victory Lane in the Truck Series for the first ed late on four-wide racing to bring out the The cow bells rang out in celebration over time in four years. About the only one who caution and ensure a G-W-C finish. Ty Dillon Hamilton for the second year in a row on missed out on the fun was team owner and Johnny Sauter crashed to set up the Saturday night as the New Zealanders won Brad Keselowski. Keselowski, the reigning second attempt of NASCAR’s version of back-to-back Super Rugby titles with a gutsy Sprint Cup champion, was off to Iowa to overtime. 27-22 comeback win over the ACT Brumbies. drive in the Nationwide Series race. Blaney On the final green, Blaney broke free for That put them in exalted company with the gave Keselowski a happy landing. good to top Paludo by .270 seconds. “He Auckland Blues, Canterbury Crusaders, South Pole-sitter Miguel Paludo finished a does a great job when he have adversity,” Africa’s Bulls and the Brumbies as multiple win- career-best second and German Quiroga Blaney’s crew chief, Doug Randolph, said. ners of the competition. matched a career best with a third-place “He always keeps his composure and Self-effacing Rennie, who along with the finish. Joey Coulter and Ross Chastain makes it pay off in the end. The restarts are rest of his coaching staff typically declined to rounded out the top five. Series points always very hairy. Those restarts paid big join their players on the podium during the leader Matt Crafton was eighth and now dividends at the end.” trophy presentation, is clearly not a great one leads Jeb Burton by 52 points. Blaney had his seventh top 10 this sea- for highfalutin talk of dynasties, though. “We had the fastest truck on the race- son and jumped from seventh to third in “Ah, it’s such a tough comp, dynasties are track all day long,” Paludo said. “It’s a little the standings. He also won a Truck race last the sort of thing you look back on afterwards,” frustrating to come second but I’ll take it.” season at Iowa.—AP Rennie told a news conference. “We’ve won a couple of titles, next year will be about realising how hard we’ve had to work to achieve what we’ve done, and trying and replicate that. “We’ll worry about those sort of things after a couple of beers over the next couple of days.” Having unquestionably proved that 2012 was not a fluke, nor just about the contribution of All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams, Rennie was asked whether he thought the team would now get the respect they deserved. “I don’t even care to be honest, it’s more about what happens within our group,” he said. “We’re really satisfied. It’s a tough tourna- ment, you’ve got to be good and consistent for long periods.” HAMILTON: Chiefs player Aaron Cruden kicks a goal during their Super 15 rugby match Despite their success, in the All Blacks between the Chiefs and the Brumbies at Waikato Stadium in this file photo.— AFP squad named on Sunday morning, the Chiefs uncapped lock. bench as the Chiefs chased the match in the had two fewer players than the Crusaders, the “It’s a pity he’s leaving. He’s obviously good final quarter. same number as the Wellington Hurricanes enough to wear a black jersey and erm, you Fullback Robbie Robinson, who scored the and only two more than the hapless Otago know...,” he added, trailing off as discretion 69th minute try that put the Chiefs in front for Highlanders. won out. the first time, centre Bundee Aki, flanker Sam An indication that Rennie does indeed care Rennie said claiming a second title had Cane and halfback Augustine Pulu all made about respect, on that level at least, came been more nerve-wracking than the win in the significant contributions to the victory. when he was asked to give some valedictory final over the Sharks last year and paid tribute “They’re a special group, we got fantastic comments on his captain Craig Clarke, who is to the hard work of all of his squad. impact off the bench and that’s probably the leaving for Ireland at the end of the season. Earning the right to play the final at home key for us, we’ve got a lot of guys who, there’s “I will miss him heaps, it’s not just his ability by topping the regular season standings had not much difference between them and the on the field but obviously his leadership and been one key factor, he said, and another had starters,” Rennie said. “They did a great job for LONG POND: Ricky Ehrgott (81) spins out during the NASCAR Camping World Truck he’s a bloody good man,” Rennie said of the been the quality of players coming off the us and that was the difference.”—Reuters Series auto race. Ryan Blaney won the race.—AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 SPORTS

Djokovic bids for third Photo of the day straight Canadian title

MONTREAL: Novak Djokovic returns peting there in the future.” Also Open 11 months ago. “I think I perse- to tennis for the first time since pulling out was wild card Gael vered, that’s really been it, the story Wimbledon as the Serb begins his Monfils, who had the misfortune to of my career. bid for a third straight title when the injure his ankle while training at the I’ve had lots of tough losses, but Montreal Masters begins today. tournament site in Canada. the one thing I would say is I think Djokovic has not played since los- American Mardy Fish, never the every year I always improved a little ing the Wimbledon final to Andy same since his heart-scare incident bit,” the Scot said of his ever more Murray, the second seed who will nearly 18 months ago, withdrew for impressive resume. also be testing himself for the first “personal reasons”. Serb Viktor Troicki Murray lifted the Montreal hon- time in a month since making history and Croatian Marin Cilic, both under ours in 2009 and 2010 but lost in the with his title at the All England Club. clouds for alleged violations of the third round a year ago to Canadian Missing from the field will be two- tennis anti-doping policy, are not Milos Raonic. time champion Roger Federer, the included in the field for the first The top eight seed receive byes world number five, with the Swiss major tune-up prior to the US Open into the second round, with Djokovic apparently unable to overcome the which begins August 26. playing the winner of the first-round back spasms which bothered him in Troicki has been banned for 18 match between Australian Bernard recent weeks as he played for the months for failing to provide a blood Tomic and Germany’s Florian Mayer. first time in years at clay events in sample to drug testers, but he says Murray will line up against either Hamburg and Gstaad. the testing personnel told him he Grigor Dimitrov or Marcel Granollers, ATP number five Federer gave no didn’t have to and he plans to appeal. who reached won the claycourt title precise indication of why he will not Murray and fourth seed Rafael in Kitzbuehel, Austria, on Saturday. make the trip to start his pre-US Nadal both got in hits in Montreal Spain’s David Ferrer is seeded Open campaign, saying only: “I am with Frenchman Richard Gasquet, third, with Czech Tomas Berdych fifth disappointed not to be playing in with Murray building for the first behind Nadal. Argentina’s Juan Montreal next week. grand slam title defence of his career Martin del Potro is sixth, with It is a great tournament with in New York where he finally made Gasquet seventh and Switzerland’s amazing fans. I look forward to com- his breakthrough at a major at the US Stanislas Wawrinka eighth.—AFP

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Del Potro grinds down Haas

WASHINGTON: Top seed Juan Martin first four points before winning 7-4. Isner has not beaten Del Potro, the del Potro of Argentina took advantage Del Potro broke the 35-year-old 2009 US Open champion, in three of a long rain delay to defeat Haas to take a 5-3 lead in the second career meetings. “He obviously serves Germany’s Tommy Haas 7-6(4) 6-3 on set and closed out the match on very well but he returns exceptionally Saturday and reach the final of the serve. Isner landed 67 percent of his well,” Isner said. “He actually just $1.3 million Citi Open. first serves, had only one double fault, crushes the ball from the baseline. Del Potro will face American John and gave up no break-points in win- There’s a reason he’s (ranked) seven in Isner, who moved closer to his second ning his first match against Tursunov the world. He’s so good.” title in as many weeks by blasting 29 in just over two hours. Isner, however, is riding an eight- aces to despatch Russia’s Dmitry The eighth-seeded Isner, who won match winning streak. “I’ve served Tursunov 6-7(7) 6-3 6-4. in Atlanta last week and is the United incredibly well these last two weeks in Haas raced to a 4-1 lead in the States’ top men’s tennis player with a Atlanta and here and it’s carried me. opening set before rain caused a world ranking of 20, broke Tursunov There’s no doubt about that,” he said. three-hour 10-minute delay. When to love in the fifth game of the final “It’s always going to be my shot that’s play resumed, Del Potro won four set to grab a 3-2 lead. That was all the going to keep me in most matches. straight games to take a 5-4 lead. lanky 28-year-old needed, and he “I feel like I’m in a pretty good Third seed Haas recovered briefly, sealed the hardcourt match on an serving rhythm right now. This breaking Del Potro to stay in the set, unseasonably cool evening in court helps my serve. I’m riding high but the Argentine re-asserted his Washington with an ace on match on a lot of confidence now so it’s dominance in the tiebreak, seizing the point. nice.” —Reuters

CARLSBAD: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a forehand to Ana Ivanovic of Serbia during their semi final match at the Southern California Open. —AFP Azarenka edges Ivanovic to meet Stosur in final

CARLSBAD: Top seed Victoria raced through the first set, breaking nine months. Azarenka overcame a lapse of concen- the seventh-seeded Ivanovic three After recovering from her slow tration to defeat Ana Ivanovic 6-0 4-6 times, but was less than thrilled with start, Stosur dictated most of the 6-3 and reach the final of the Carlsbad her play in the second, where she was action and played a far more authori- Open on Saturday. broken to love and conceded it with tative tiebreaker, winning it 7-2 with a Playing in her first tournament three sizzling forehand winners. big serve that Razzano could barely since suffering knee and hip injuries Azarenka composed herself in the touch. at Wimbledon, the Belarussian dug third, breaking Ivanovic with a ripping The Australian broke Razzano early herself out of a second-set hole to forehand crosscourt winner and never in the second set and went on to seal subdue the 2008 French Open cham- giving the Serb a look at her serve. victory when the Frenchwoman, who pion, who also ran hot and cold Following her win, the double had needed three-and-a-half hours to throughout. Australian Open champion is guaran- upset third seed Petra Kvitova in the Australia’s Samantha Stosur will teed to pass Russian Maria Sharapova quarter-finals, hit a backhand long. face Azarenka in late yesterday’s for the number two ranking when “I don’t feel like I was playing too showdown after the fifth seed utilised they are released on Monday. Serena bad at the start to be 4-0 down but her big serve and forehand to repel Williams will remain number one. she was hitting a lot of winners and French wild card Virginie Razzano 7-6 Azarenka has won 28 straight making me move a lot,” said Stosur, 6-3 in the second semi-final. matches on outdoor hard courts since who ripped 20 winners. “It’s something that you expect her 2012 U.S. Open final defeat, “So I thought I have to do some- from Ana, she’s a very big shot maker despite withdrawing from three tour- thing to change this and be more and loves to bang the ball,” Azarenka naments during the period with aggressive off the front foot a lot earli- told reporters of her hard-hitting Serb injuries. “The reality is we have most er in the rallies, dictate earlier, and opponent. of the tournaments on hard but that’s that made the difference.” WASHINGTON: Andrea Petkovic of Germany returns to Alize Cornet of France during their semifinal match of the “For me the key was to not let her a great statistic,” Azarenka said. Azarenka will be a strong Citi Open at the William HG Fitz Gerald Tennis Center. —AFP make those shots and be the one who In the late match, Stosur was able favorite going into late yesterday’s was putting the pressure. I did feel to overcome a 4-0 deficit in the first final with the top seed holding an more consistent.” set by overpowering her ambitious 8-0 record against Stosur in previ- World number three Azarenka opponent to reach a first WTA final in ous meetings. —Reuters Fever bring down Sky

INDIANAPOLIS: Tamika Catchings had 17 points and 10 Artemis to set sail in Louis rebounds to lead to lead the WNBA defending-champion Fever to a 79-58 win over the short-handed Chicago Sky on Vuitton Cup semi-finals Saturday night. Karima Christmas scored 12 points, including two timely SAN FRANCISCO: Artemis Racing’s determination to n’t an issue. It’s getting worked on now. Unfortunately, 3-pointers in the third quarter for the Fever (9-10). challenge for the America’s Cup despite a deadly train- there’s quite a lot of work going on right now so it’s Catchings also had five steals and four blocked shots. ing accident is set to come to fruition in the best-of-sev- going to take a few more days than we thought. “I thought we did a really good job as a team of just en Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals that start tomorrow. “We have our other wing on standby and ready to go. continuing to push forward no matter what,” Catchings The Swedish team suffered a devasting blow in May We’d like to use wing two because it’s more refined, but said. “Offensively we were able to go off of our defense. when British crew member Andrew Simpson was killed wing one is just as good and we’ve spent a lot of time That’s the kind of defense that we need consistently.” on San Francisco Bay, in the crash that destroyed their working on it, making it good and reliable.” Artemis go Courtney Vandersloot had 11 points to lead the Sky (13- first AC72 catamaran. As they worked feverishly to get into their first series still learning the limits of their boat. 6), who were without leading-scorer Elena Delle Donne their second boat launched, Emirates Team New “Personally, it’s been one of my most enjoyable due to a concussion for the second straight game. Without Zealand won all five of their round-robin races against weeks of sailing,” Artemis skipper Iain Percy said of their their star rookie, Chicago struggled to generate enough Italy’s Luna Rossa during a first round in which Artemis’s preparations. “We’ve learned so many things at such a offense to stay with the Fever. absence made for a bevy of forfeited races. fast rate. But to say that we’re ready to go would “Tough loss for us,” Vandersloot said. “They outhustled The one-boat “races”-along with some testy rules dis- absolutely not be the case. “Our competitors launched us and outworked us. It really showed in our shots and on putes-robbed the first stage of the venerable event of their boat nine months ago. We launched our boat nine the scoreboard and throughout the game.” some of its lustre, and organizers hope the sight of days ago. Obviously if we had nine more months we The Sky shot just 33 percent from the field and turned Artemis and Luna Rossa going head-to-head on the bay would progress a lot more. That’s not an excuse. It’s our the ball over 14 times. When Indiana opened the second in their sophisticated catamarans can spark the excite- fault we are in this position. But those are the facts. half on a 7-0 run to build a 15-point lead, the Sky couldn’t ment they first envisioned in planning their “Summer of We’ve had our foiling 72-foot cat for nine days and the recover. Racing”. event starts on Tuesday.” Artemis helmsman Nathan After starting the season 1-7, the Fever have won eight Team New Zealand’s round-robin domination saw Outteridge said the team has tried to focus on master- of their last 11 to move into third place in the Eastern them move directly into the final of the Louis Vuitton ing tougher challenges, such as sailing downwind. And Conference. Cup, where they will take on Luna Rossa or Artemis for a they have tried to learn by watching their rivals. At Newark, New Jersey, Tina Charles scored had 21 chance to challenge defenders Oracle Team USA in the “You’d be surprised how much analysis we do of oth- points and 13 rebounds, Renee Montgomery scored nine America’s Cup races in September. er teams,” he said. “We’ve done lots of research watching of her 18 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Despite forfeiting one race in the round-robin and what the other teams do.” Giorgio Provinciali, a Luna Connecticut Sun cruised to an 88-66 victory over the New losing four to Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa will hold a Rossa performance analyst, said Artemis appear to have York Liberty. definite advantage going into the semi-finals, having come a long way in a short time. “We’re really impressed Kelsey Griffin scored 16 points and Allison Hightower had the chance to fine tune their craft in serious compe- with the reliability level they have achieved,” he said. added 13 to help the Sun (6-12) get their second straight tition. However, they head into the semi-finals dealing “These boats are really difficult with a lot of systems win after a three-game losing streak. Kara Braxton scored with damage to a wing sail suffered in practice. that can fail in some way, but they’ve appeared to be 18 points and Plenette Pierson and Cappie Pondexter each “We had a bit of damage on wing two, the most very reliable. “It’s also impressive how stable their foil- added 17 for New York (8-12). recent wing we have,” helmsman Chris Draper said ing is and how in control the boat seems to be down- In Phoenix, Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Friday. “We managed to de-load the rig quickly so it was- wind.” —AFP Phoenix Mercury held off the Atlanta Dream’s fourth-quar- ter rally 82-76.—AP Tamika Catchings MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 sports19 Dortmund scrape past fourth tier club

BERLIN: Champions League runners- minute with a low drive. Substitute much easier time, crushing Lippstadt up Borussia Dortmund were made to Marvin Ducksch added another seven 08 6-1 with two goals apiece from sweat by fourth-tier Wilhelmshaven on minutes from time to settle the visi- Sidney Sam and Stefan Kiessling. Saturday before scoring three goals in tors’ nerves and Lewandowski, who Hoffenheim thrashed Aumund- the last 19 minutes to win 3-0 and vented his anger at Borussia bosses for Vegesack 9-0 while fellow Bundesliga reach the German Cup second round. blocking his transfer to treble winners club Mainz 05 needed an 87th-minute The 2012 Cup winners dominated Bayern Munich in a midweek inter- goal from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting the match, as expected, but were up view, snatched his first goal of the sea- to edge 2-1 past Fortuna Cologne. against a populous Wilhelmshaven son in the final minute. VfL Wolfsburg eased past second defence and a superb keeper in Aaron “Obviously this was no outstanding division club Karlsruhe 3-1 but Siegl. football match,” Dortmund coach Freiburg needed two goals in extra Dortmund’s Marco Reus as well as Juergen Klopp told reporters. “It is time against fourth division’s TSG Robert Lewandowski, Nuri Sahin and clear we have to make much more out Neustrelitz for a 2-0 win after a goal- new signing Pierre-Emerick of our chances.” less 90 minutes. Aubameyang all failed to beat Siegl “But we stuck in there, scored three Holders Bayern Munich are in repeatedly before Kevin Grosskreutz good goals and are through to the action today against fourth division finally broke the deadlock in the 71st next round.” Bayer Leverkusen had a club BSV Rehden. —Reuters Kevin Grosskreutz Galaxy surprise Juventus 3-1

LOS ANGELES: Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane hadn’t played since injuring his hip Pirlo doomed his club with a tentative back- Keane scored second half goals as the Los in a match against Portland three weeks ago, pass that was pounced upon by Keane, who Angeles Galaxy surprised Juventus with a 3-1 but the Irish national team captain immedi- flicked it past Buffon for the clinching score. victory Saturday night in the International ately got back to top form, putting the Galaxy It’s been a rough trip for the 34-year-old Champions Cup tournament. back ahead with a pass across the box to Pirlo, who also missed a penalty kick at the Omar Gonzalez scored in the first half, Donovan for a tap-in goal. end of Juventus’ loss to Everton in San before Keane’s pass set up US national team Juventus pressed in the second half, but Francisco. —AP striker Donovan on the hour mark. Keane added a goal of his own in the 88th minute on a terrible turnover by Andrea Pirlo as the two- time defending Major League Soccer champi- on Galaxy beat the two-time defending Serie A champions in the second football match ever played at 51-year-old Dodger Stadium. Real Madrid beat Everton 2-1 in the dou- bleheader’s first game to advance to the tour- nament final. Alessandro Matri scored in the 39th minute for Juventus, which lost to FINLAND: France’s Sebastien Ogier competes at the Leustu special stage of the Everton earlier in the week. FIA World Rally Championship WRC Neste Oil Rally in Jyvaskyla. —AFP With Donovan, Keane and Robbie Rogers working in concert, the Galaxy performed Ogier wins in Finland splendidly for their hometown fans against Juventus, repeatedly controlling play and pos- FINLAND: Frenchman Sebastien Ogier Huge crowds packed the stages in session against their powerful opponents. claimed a thrilling victory in Finland on central Finland where four drivers led Both teams had good chances early on, with Saturday to strengthen his grip on the during the opening seven tests and only Rogers constantly causing trouble for World Rally Championship with five 11 seconds covered the top four at the Juventus from the wing. rounds remaining. mid-point. Los Angeles took the lead when Gonzalez Volkswagen driver Ogier reached the Ogier built a comfortable lead on left his defensive position and charged into finish in Jyvaskyla with a 36.6 seconds Friday and was able to drive within him- the box, taking a pass from Juninho and advantage over Belgian Thierry Neuville self on the final day when battle raged chipped over Juventus keeper Gianluigi to win his fifth rally of the season and for second place between Ford Fiesta Buffon to score. move 90 points clear in the standings as drivers Neuville and Norwegian Mads Three minutes later, Matri capitalized on a scramble in the Galaxy box, banging a hard he chases his first world title. Ostberg - the duo trading places through LOS ANGELES: Fernando Llorente No. 14 of Juventus takes a shot on goal as Omar In reaching the finish first in his Polo, the final stages. Ostberg span off while shot off Brian Rowe for a goal. Keane and Pirlo, the Italian national team star, entered Gonzalez No. 4 of the Los Angeles Galaxy defends during the second half of the 2013 Ogier became only the fifth non-Nordic avoiding a large rock in the penultimate Guinness International Champions Cup. —AFP driver to win the classic test of driving stage and ended up 21 seconds adrift of the game at halftime. skill around the lakes and forests of Neuville. “It’s an unbelievable feeling,” Finland. said the Belgian. “We did a great job. “I had a dream about winning here,” Yesterday we lost time with a puncture Thousands of Palestinians the Frenchman said. “A lot of points for but otherwise it was a smooth, clean run. the championship and victory in Finland Before the rally I couldn’t have imagined make it a perfect weekend.” this result was possible.” —Reuters welcome Barca to West Bank

DURA: Thousands of Palestinians celebrated lucky day,” said 17-year-old Fadwa from West Bank, where the Palestinians have limit- the arrival of Barcelona in the West Bank on Bethlehem. ed self rule but over which Israel maintains Franklin, Ledecky shine Saturday where Argentine forward Lionel The Spanish league champions were mak- overall security control. Messi and his team mates showed off their ing a brief stopover in Israel and the Israel cites security concerns but says it has among dazzling women skills to adoring fans. Palestinian territories en-route to a pre-season eased travel for athletes between Palestinian Some 25,000 spectators, many clad in tour of Asia. They will hold a similar meeting territories. Last month FIFA president Sepp BARCELONA: American Missy Franklin the morning off and get prepared for Barca shirts, packed every corner of a new sta- with young Israeli players in Tel Aviv late yes- Blatter said during a visit to the region that a matched the record for gold at a single the relay tomorrow night. It’s going to dium in the town of Dura in the southern terday. task force would address Palestinian concerns world championships of five and 16- be so much fun.” West Bank as the Barca players held an hour- Palestinian sports supremo Jibril Rajoub on the matter. year-old compatriot Katie Ledecky set Ledecky smashed the 1,500 metres long clinic with some 40 young Palestinian described Barcelona’s visit as “the most impor- The Palestinians want the West Bank and a world best to capture a treble of world best to win gold on Tuesday and boys and girls. tant event in the history of Palestinian sport.” the Gaza Strip for a future state with Arab East freestyle distance titles on Saturday. also won Sunday’s 400 metres when Hundreds of other fans itching to get in The Catalonians and Spanish arch-rivals Real Jerusalem as its capital. Even though they live On the penultimate day of racing at she became only the second woman were left stranded outside the packed ground Madrid are the most popular teams among side by side, Israeli and Palestinian teams do the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the after Italian world record holder as a large security force secured the perime- Palestinians. not play each other in competition, as Israel women outshone the men as Franklin Federica Pellegrini to break four min- ter. In February, Barca said they wanted to play are members of European soccer’s governing and Ledecky wrote their names in the utes. The streets of Bethlehem, where the team a friendly match against a side made up body UEFA and the Palestine soccer team play history books and Lithuanian teenager Ledecky left Dane Lotte Friis trailing visited the traditional birthplace of Jesus, and equally of Palestinian and Israeli players in Tel in Asia. Ruta Meilutyte claimed her second with about 150 metres to go in the the city of Hebron near Dura were adorned Aviv but the Middle Eastern neighbors could While in Bethlehem, Barca’s players also world best of the week in qualifying 800 and touched well inside the previ- with Barcelona flags as people lined the route not agree on arrangements to facilitate hold- met Abbas and yesterday they will meet for the 50 metres breaststroke. ous record of 8:14.10 set by Britain’s to catch a glimpse of their heroes and the ing the fixture. Israeli President Shimon Peres who was Chad le Clos of South Africa won Rebecca Adlington to win gold at the team bus. The Palestinians have complained that involved in organising the visit, and Prime gold in the men’s 100 butterfly to add 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was “It’s great to see Barcelona, Messi, Xavi, Israel’s security forces often prevent athletes Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will also to his 200 triumph earlier in the week, Ledecky’s fourth title of the week - she Iniesta and Neymar in Palestine. This is my travelling freely between the Gaza Strip and visit Jerusalem’s Western Wall.—Reuters Brazil’s Cesar Cielo blasted to a third also swam in the victorious U.S. 4x200 straight 50 freestyle title before break- freestyle relay team - and she is only ing down in tears on the podium and the second woman to win all three dis- Dane Jeanette Ottesen Gray cruised to tance freestyle titles at a single world Hungary wins men’s water polo gold gold in the 50 butterfly. championships. But the day belonged to Franklin German Hannah Stockbauer won BARCELONA: Hungary reclaimed onships came in 1973 and then in winning in the Olympics, it was his team up 2-0 thanks to a no- and Ledecky and their performances the treble at the 2003 edition, also in its status as the leading power in 2003 at this same Bernat Picornell natural that we would go down. look shot by center forward in the Catalan capital suggest they Barcelona. After Meilutyte’s mark in men’s water polo by edging pool in Barcelona. The players that had won so Balazs Harai to sweep the ball have every chance of remaining the the 50 breaststroke in the morning Montenegro 8-7 to claim its third Besides its three world titles, much wanted to play until the home. dominant pair in women’s swimming session, Ledecky’s effort was the sixth world title on Saturday. Hungary is the most successful London Olympics, and then after Harai knocked in a lobbed pass to increase the lead to 3-0 for many years to come. Franklin’s sec- world record of the championships, all Hungary never trailed but nation in men’s water polo at the London we had to make a new needed Marton Szivos’ goal with Olympics with nine gold medals, team. “I think the secret (to our before Darko Brguljan scored ond world 200 backstroke title in a set by women. less than two minutes to play and including three straight from title) was the spirit of the team.” Montenegro’s first goal with 3:07 row was her fifth gold of the week and “Four golds and two world records a save by goalkeeper Viktor Nagy 2000, 2004 and 2008. This squad, Only one of the eight meet- to go before halftime. On the matched a feat previously achieved definitely exceed my expectations,” in the final seconds to ensure the however, was facing its first big ings between Hungary and scoreboard, Montenegro built only by compatriot Tracy Caulkins in Ledecky said in an interview with gold medal. “This is the best international test. Montenegro has been decided by momentum when goalkeeper 1978 and Australian Libby Trickett in Spanish broadcaster TVE. “I’m just thankful to be here and moment of my life,” Szivos said. “There was a lot of pressure more than one goal: Hungary’s Milos Scepanovic blocked a 2007. She can claim the record for her- “We always win by one little because in Hungary water polo is 11-9 win at the 2008 Olympics. penalty and seconds later self if favourites the United States win being part of a great team and I feel extremely blessed right now and really thing.” a national sport,” coach Tibor And this final was yet another Aleksandar Ivovic beat Nagy to Sunday’s 4x100 medley relay. Franklin defensive struggle between the happy,” she added. Hungary’s previous two gold Benedek. “After the world cham- close the gap to 3-2 going into clocked a championship record time two countries. “I don’t know (how far I can get). medals at the world champi- pionship here 10 years ago and the third quarter. After the stingy of two minutes 04.76 seconds in the The silver was Montenegro’s opening 16 minutes, both teams’ We’re going to see in the next couple 200 backstroke to add to her golds in first medal in men’s water polo attacks got rolling following the of years. I’m just going to get back to the 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle and competing as an independent halftime break. Hungary held a work and see what I can do.” 4x100 and 4x200 freestyle relays. She nation after gaining independ- slim one-point advantage head- The capacity crowd reserved the came fourth in Friday’s 100 freestyle. ence from Serbia in 2006. In 2005, ing into the final quarter, but biggest cheer of the night for Brazilian “Wow @franklinmissy you never competing as Serbia and Ivovic scored a game-high third stop amazing me,” coach Todd Schmitz Cielo, who was in floods of tears on Montenegro, it beat Hungary for goal to level at 7-7 with 2:04 said on his Twitter feed. “Five golds the podium as his national anthem the gold. remaining. The center back fin- and we are not done yet.” boomed out and his nation’s flag was “This is a huge success, but we ished as the competition’s joint- Franklin set the world record to win raised. He is the first man to win the 50 are sorry now,” said Montenegro leading scorer with 20 goals. 200 backstroke gold at the Olympics freestyle three times and claimed a coach Vido Lompar. “We will cele- Szivos tapped in a pass near last year, one of four titles in London, second consecutive 50 butterfly title brate tomorrow.” the goal to net the title-clinching and also claimed the world title in on Monday. “I’m ecstatic, I feel like I’m Earlier, Croatia claimed the goal, which Nagy then made Shanghai two years ago. dreaming,” the 26-year-old told French bronze by defeating Italy 10-8. good by blocking Montenegro’s She already has 10 career world TV, adding that it was a “first step” on Montenegro enjoyed more vocal last-gasp try. championship medals and with eight the road to the Olympic Games in his support from their fans with their “This is unbelievable,” said golds has joined Natalie Coughlin, home pool in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. thunderous national anthem, Szivos. “We have been working who first competed at the 2001 edi- Meilutyte snatched the 50 breast- flags and songs, but it did little to hard and this the perfect result tion in Fukuoka, with the most by an stroke world record in her semi-final help its hapless attack in the for all that work.” Nagy was voted American woman. about eight hours after Russia’s Yuliya opening stage. the best goalkeeper of the tour- “This is awesome, I’m exhausted,” Efimova had set a new best in the SPAIN: Montenegro’s Aleksandar Ivovic (right) vies for the ball Hungary’s Nagy turned back nament. On Friday, Spain won the she told reporters. “Tomorrow I have morning’s heats. —Reuters against Hungary’s Norbert Hosnyansky during their Men’s water the first five shots to reach him in women’s water polo world title by polo final at the FINA Swimming World Championships. —AP the first period, which ended with beating Australia.—AP Azarenka edges Ogier wins Ivanovic to meet in Finland Stosur in final

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SPAIN: Missy Franklin of the United States swims to the gold medal in the Women’s 200m backstroke final at the FINA Swimming World Championships. (Inset) Missy Franklin reacts as she holds the gold medal. — AP Missy rules the pool in Spain Six gold medals at one worlds BARCELONA: American teenager Missy Franklin became the Lacourt, who shared the world 100m backstroke title with up his second medal of the meet after winning the 100m back- After victories in the 400m and 800m, Sun, 21, completed first woman to win six gold at a single world championships Stravius in 2011, touched the wall at 24.42sec, just ahead of stroke final. the hat-trick of world titles in Barcelona in 14min 41.15sec, with when she helped the United States to victory in the 4x100 Stravius and Grevers who were both 0.08 secs back and shared “There is tough competition between us (Stravius, Lacourt Cochrane at 1.33 back and Paltrinieri 4.22 adrift. metres medley relay yesterday. The 18-year-old swam the open- silver. and him), it’s great to have that,” said the American. Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu won the women’s 400m individ- ing, backstroke leg in the hilltop pool in Barcelona and the US The 28-year-old was delighted to once again share the podi- “Fortunately, I am taller than Jeremy otherwise, he would have ual medley gold at swimming’s world championships yesterday triumph followed her titles this week in 100 and 200 backstroke, um with Stravius, who continued his fine meet after gold in the beaten me for the silver.” with Spain’s Mireia Belmonte second and Elizabeth Beisel of the 200 freestyle and the 4x100 and 4x200 freestyle relays. 4x100m relay and bronze in the 100m backstroke. Meanwhile, Russia’s Yuliya Efimova won the women’s 50m USA third. She was fourth in Friday’s 100 freestyle. Franklin’s sixth gold “Well I always said that we would finish one and two,” said breaststroke gold at swimming’s world championships with Having already won 200m IM gold and 200m butterfly is one more than the previous record of five she jointly held Lacourt who claimed that the gold made up for the disappoint- Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte second and Jessica Hardy of the USA bronze, Hosszu, who had been on course to break Ye Shiwen of with compatriot Tracy Caulkins and Australia’s Libby Trickett. ment of finishing fifth in the 100m earlier in the week. third. China’s world record, clocked 4min 30.41sec with Belmonte, The only other woman to win six gold at a world champi- “It’s wonderful, even more special after what has gone The 21-year-old Efimova clocked 29.52secs with Meilutyte, who received noisy support at the Palau Sant Jordi stadium, at onships or Olympics is East German Kristin Otto at the 1988 before for me and very important for me personally aside from who broke the Russian’s world record in the semi-finals, at 0.80 back and Beisel at 1.28 adrift. Summer Games in Seoul. the joy I feel for having led home a one-two for France.” 0.07sec back and Hardy 0.28 adrift in an American record. Meanwhile, a year on from claiming his lifelong dream of Camille Lacourt won the men’s 50 metres backstroke gold Stravius was disappointed to miss out on winning gold. China’s long-distance star Sun Yang won the men’s 1500m Olympic gold in London, South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh at the swimming world championships yesterday with French “Well, there it is again, one and two, just as it was before,” said freestyle gold at swimming’s world championships yesterday has validated his status as one of the swimming’s leading lights teammate Jeremy Stravius and the USA’s Matt Grevers tying for Stravius, after sharing the 100m gold with Lacourt two years with Canada’s Ryan Cochrane second and Italy’s Gregorio with gold and silver in the 50m and 100m breaststroke respec- second place. ago in Shanghai. Olympic champion Grevers was also picking Paltrinieri third. tively at the world championships in Barcelona. —AFP Light row erupts in SCOREBOARD

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Scoreboard at stumps fourth Ashes Test on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford yesterday: MANCHESTER: Officials were once again at the cen- angry fans when replayed over the giant screens at Australia 1st Innings 527-7 dec (M Clarke 187, S Smith tre of controversy in this Ashes series when they took Old Trafford. 89, C Rogers 84, M Starc 66 no, B Haddin 65 no; G the players off the field for bad light on the fourth day “For a while there England’s fielders were asking Swann 5-159) of the third Test at Old Trafford. about the light and the possibility when they bat. “It England 1st Innings (overnight: 294-7) Australia, 2-0 down in the five-match series and was fine by then but it kept dropping, dropping, A. Cook c Haddin b Starc 62 needing to win this match to stand any chance of dropping. “Eventually we told the captain (Cook) to J. Root c Haddin b Siddle 8 regaining the Ashes, were 172 for seven in their sec- bowl spin which eventually he decided not to. That T. Bresnan c Haddin b Siddle 1 ond innings-a lead of 331 runs-when umpires Marais pushed our hand because it’s a safety issue.” J. Trott c Clarke b Harris 5 K. Pietersen lbw b Starc 113 Erasmus and Tony Hill called a halt at 4.26pm Clarke had a prolonged conversation with South I. Bell b Harris 60 (1526GMT) yesterday. African official Erasmus as he and batting partner J. Bairstow c Watson b Starc 22 Subsequent rain prevented the match resuming Ryan Harris stayed in the middle while England M. Prior c Warner b Siddle 30 and play was officially abandoned at 5.38pm, with walked off. S. Broad c Haddin b Lyon 32 G. Swann c Haddin b Siddle 11 MANCHESTER: As England’s Stuart Broad (right) hands over the ball Australia’s cap- officials-much criticised for their implementation of Eventually, the Australians followed their oppo- J. Anderson not out 3 tain Michael Clarke (left) remonstrates with umpires Tony Hill (centre right) and the Decision Review System this series-coming under nents into the dressing-room. With rain forecast for Extras (b3, lb17, nb1) 21 Marais Erasmus after play is stopped for bad light. — AP scrutiny again. today, questions were asked as to why Clarke hadn’t Total (all out, 139.3 overs, 601 mins) 368 Australia captain Michael Clarke, 30 not out, was declared, especially as the most any side have made Fall of wickets: 1-47 (Root), 2-49 (Bresnan), 3-64 (Trott), 4-110 (Cook), clearly furious at being told to go off for bad light in a to win in the fourth innings of an Old Trafford Test is 5-225 (Bell), 6-277 (Bairstow), 7-280 (Pietersen), 8-338 situation where any stoppage increased England’s England’s 294 for four against New Zealand in 2008. (Broad), 9-353 (Swann), 10-368 (Prior) South Africa seal T20 series chances of securing the draw that would see them England complicated Australia’s victory bid by avoid- Bowling: Harris 31-9-82-2; Starc 27-5-76-3 (1nb); Lyon HAMBANTOTA: South Africa defeated Sri Africa salvage pride after an embarrassing 4-1 retain the Ashes. ing the follow-on earlier Sunday after resuming on 35-12-95-1; Watson 15-7-26-0; Siddle 29.3-7-63-4; Smith 2-0-6-0. Lanka by 22 runs in the second Twenty20 defeat in the preceding one-day internation- Although the floodlights were on, the umpires 294 for seven following Kevin Pietersen’s impressive international in wind-swept Hambantota yes- als. The tourists, who won the first Twenty20 decided conditions were too dangerous to continue 113 on Saturday. Australia 2nd Innings terday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the game by 12 runs in Colombo on Friday, will when it looked as if fast-medium bowler Stuart Broad They needed 34 runs to make Australia bat again C. Rogers c Prior b Broad 12 three-match series. be looking to secure a series whitewash was about to be brought back into the attack. and the eighth wicket duo of Matt Prior (30) and D. Warner c Root b Bresnan 41 U. Khawaja b Swann 24 JP Duminy scored 30 off 23 balls and when the final match is played in “We try and play as long as we can. We were able Stuart Broad (32) knocked them off with a flurry of S. Watson c Pietersen b Bresnan 18 David Miller hit an aggressive 21-ball 36 as Hambantota tomorrow. to stay out a heck of a lot longer under the lights-but boundaries in an eighth-wicket stand of 58. M. Clarke not out 30 the Proteas reached 145-6 after electing to Left-armer Tsotsobe removed danger man when we started losing it (tracking the ball) com- The pair then combined to remove Australia S. Smith run out (sub/Prior/Anderson) 19 take first strike in the day-night match. Mahela Jayawardene and captain Dinesh pletely from square leg, we gave the skipper (England opener Chris Rogers for just 12 when fast-medium B. Haddin c Broad b Anderson 8 M. Starc c Swann b Anderson 11 Fast bowlers Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Chandimal in his first three overs with both captain Alastair Cook) the option to use spin, and he bowler Broad took the outside edge and wicketkeep- R. Harris not out 0 Morne Morkel then claimed two wickets each batsmen falling to catches by wicket-keeper didn’t want to do that,” said New Zealand’s Hill. er Prior, diving in front of first slip, held a good catch. Extras (b4, lb2, w3) 9 as Sri Lanka, the world’s top-ranked Twenty20 Quinton de Kock. It used to be the case the umpires would ‘offer’ the Renowned one-day batsman Warner, repeatedly Total (7 wkts, 36 overs, 177 mins) 172 side, were restricted to 123-7 by an impres- Morkel claimed the vital wicket of light to the batsmen to see if they wanted to continue booed by home fans after missing the first two Tests Fall of wickets: 1-23 (Rogers), 2-74 (Warner), 3-99 (Khawaja), 4-103 sive South African fielding display. Kumar Sangakkara, caught superbly in the covers by or not. But a change to the regulations in October of this series for his bar-room attack on England’s Joe (Watson), 5-133 (Smith), 6-152 (Haddin), 7-172 (Starc) Sangakkara played a lone hand for the hosts David Wiese, before having Nuwan 2010 left the issue solely in the hands of the umpires Root, was promoted to open alongside Rogers as To bat: P Siddle, N Lyon with an attractive 39 off 35 balls, but he was Kulasekara caught behind. Thisara Perera after concerns had been raised the old system was Australia sought quick runs. Bowling: Anderson 8-0-37-2 (1w); Broad 7-2-30-1; only one of three batsmen who crossed 30 in remained unbeaten on 22 off 20 balls as the unfair to the fielding side. The left-hander made 41 off 57 balls before he he Swann 15-0-74-1; Bresnan 6-0-25-2 (2w); difficult conditions for both teams due to the South Africans fielded superbly to keep the “The playing conditions changed a few years ago was caught in the deep by Root off seamer Tim Match position: Australia lead by 331 runs with three stiff breeze. The series win helped South runs in check. — AFP so it’s now our decision,” said Erasmus, whose joint Bresnan before Usman Khawaja (24) was bowled second innings wickets standing. interview with Hill on Sky television was booed by round his legs by off-spinner Graeme Swann. — AFP VIVA announces winner of 1st ‘Inbound Roaming’ draw Page 22

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TOKYO: A woman with a parasol walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged 3.3 percent to 14,466.16, with export shares boosted by a weakening yen. — AP Egyptian pound strengthens, encourages buyers Kuwait slips but new Cabinet seen positively DUBAI: Egypt’s bourse surged to a five- largest stock by market value, was removed Saudi climbs will rejuvenate the economy - it is also month high yesterday as signs that sup- from the main index last week after Dutch- In Saudi Arabia, the index rose 0.8 per- more inclusive of individuals with different porters of deposed president Mohamed listed OCI NV acquired more than 97 per- cent to 7,972 points, its highest since political inclinations,” said Fouad Darwish, Fracking fury hits Morsi might be willing to compromise with cent of the Egyptian firm in a cash-or- September 2008. It closed above a major head of brokerage services at Global idyllic British village the interim government raised hopes for a shares tender offer. OCI NV said the offer resistance at 7,944 points, the April 2012 Investment House. Early last year Sheikh political resolution after weeks of street would be settled on Aug. 5; some of the peak; that is long-term bullish and leaves Salem resigned as central bank governor BALCOMBE: Louisa Delpy had never protested before, violence. A spokesman for a pro-Morsi del- money may go back into the stock market. no major chart barrier before 8,782 points, after 25 years in the post, complaining but when she heard that shale gas extraction might egation said it wanted a solution that A surprise cut of the main official the 61.8 percent retracement of the fall about a rapid rise in government spending. begin in her leafy part of the English countryside, she was would “respect all popular desires”, a sign overnight interest rate in Egypt by 50 basis from January 2008. Trading volumes were This suggests he could be something of a so furious that she took to the streets. The 36-year-old that supporters could be backing away points late on Thursday also supported healthy despite the approach of Eid holi- budget hawk in his new job. mother went with two friends and a home-made sign to from demands to reinstate Morsi. investor sentiment. Egypt’s pound contin- days later this week. However, with Kuwait still posting large the lonely site where test drilling for oil and gas has Also, the weekend passed without ued to strengthen marginally yesterday in Sectors that benefit from local con- budget surpluses, he is not expected to cut begun, close to her upmarket village of Balcombe in West major violence. Many investors had been the wake of the rate cut, though it was sumption led gains. The retail sector index overall spending back, merely slow its Sussex, a fifty-minute train ride from central London. concerned there could be more bloodshed unclear how much the central bank was and telecommunications rose 1.0 and 2.1 growth moderately. In any case the new Three weeks later, the gaggle of demonstrators has mush- if the army took action against Morsi sup- engineering the appreciation as a confi- percent respectively; food and agriculture parliament, seen as willing to cooperate roomed into a protest camp of hundreds, becoming the porters protesting on the streets; security dence-boosting measure. gained 1.5 percent. With limited growth with the Cabinet, is expected to give focus of a national campaign against the controversial forces shot dead 80 of them a week ago. Billions of dollars in Gulf aid promised seen in heavyweight Saudi banks and increased priority to long-delayed develop- extraction technique known as “fracking”. “There has been a slight fall in the political since the army overthrew the president petrochemical firms, investors are chasing ment projects to spur the economy. Protesters from around Britain have set up dozens of temperature in the past couple of days - we have begun to trickle into the currency mid-cap firms with higher growth outlooks. Elsewhere, underpinned by strong second- tents, loudspeakers and banners, while crowds surge for- haven’t seen really serious clashes such as market, easing pressure on the pound. In Kuwait, the index slipped 0.7 percent, quarter earnings, Dubai’s measure rose 1.1 ward with yells of fury to try to block each truck that those of early July,” said Simon Kitchen, “Currency concerns have decreased for the trimming its 2013 gains to 35.4 percent. percent to a fresh 56-month high, while drives towards the drilling site. “I’ve never protested strategist at EFG-Hermes in Cairo. “The short-term, but you won’t see foreigners Investors are booking some profits from Abu Dhabi’s index gained 0.2 percent. against anything in my life, but look where we are now,” investment outlook on Egypt is improving pile in,” Kitchen added. Local investors were the rally, but many see the choice of a new Dubai engineering and maintenance Delpy said. Waving signs with slogans such as “Frack off!” but remains volatile.” Cairo’s benchmark net buyers of Egyptian stocks yesterday Cabinet yesterday, after last month’s parlia- firm Drake and Scull rose 2.6 percent in and “Balcombe’s not for shale”, the campers say they will index rose 2.9 percent to 5,530 points, its while foreigners were sellers, bourse data mentary elections, as positive. Mustapha active trade. The firm was expected to post stay as long as it takes for Cuadrilla, the firm that has pio- highest close since Feb. 26, making its showed. The index appeared to stage a Al-Shamali was appointed oil minister, after earnings later yesterday or today; five ana- neered fracking in Britain, to reconsider its involvement. largest one-day gain in nearly four weeks. clean break of major technical resistance serving as acting minister, and the finance lysts polled by Reuters forecast a quarterly A prosperous commuter area in the home territory of Trading volume spiked. around the 5,450-point area, which capped ministry, which Shamali previously led, will profit of 49.5 million dirhams, a 90 percent Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative party, The market may get a boost this week it in May and July. The next major resist- now be headed by Sheikh Salem Abdul- jump from a year earlier. Doha’s index Balcombe is an unlikely birthplace for a rowdy protest from the buyout of Orascom Construction ance is at the January peak of 5,884 points. Aziz Al-Sabah. climbed 0.6 percent to its highest close movement. But many residents say that having objected Industries (OCI) ; OCI, previously Cairo’s “People believe this is a parliament that since September 2008.— Reuters unsuccessfully through official channels, they feel forced into direct action. “All the normal forms of democracy seem to have been ignored,” said Stephen White, 59, a filmmaker from a As Europe struggles, firms eye cost cuts nearby village. “It’s like the Wild West.” Cuadrilla-whose chairman is former BP chief John Browne-has tried to DAGENHAM: Glistening chains on the turn- the company decided to stop selling its persuade companies to invest heavily once were optimistic. Marco Milani, Chief Executive pacify the locals, holding open days and promising not to styles at Ford Motor Co’s plant in east London Huggy diapers in most European markets and more. of Italy’s Indesit, said he wasn’t confident of “ruin the countryside”. It also says it is merely carrying out illustrate how, even when companies unveil exit other businesses on the continent. US recovery in 2014 and consequently was cut- test drilling, which could lead to standard oil extraction, positive news about their European opera- advertising group Interpublic, supermarket Chicken and egg ting back investment and shifting manufac- fracking, or nothing at all. The plan is to drill a 3,000-foot tions, it may not mean things are picking up chain Carrefour, electrical goods makers Investment plummeted after the financial turing out of Europe. (915-metre) vertical well in a project lasting up to three in the economy. Ford told investors this week Indesit and staffing group Randstad were crisis, with the euro zone business investment In June, the company published a plan months. But Cuadrilla’s involvement elsewhere with frack- that its European operation was performing among the companies which told investors in rate in the last quarter of 2012, the most that envisaged cutting its Italian workforce by ing, or hydraulic fracturing-using huge amounts of pres- better than expected and that its turnaround the past fortnight that weak European recent period for which figures are available, a third and moving some operations to surised water mixed with chemicals to crack open rock on this side of the Atlantic was on track. demand was forcing them to cut costs and at its second-lowest level since 2001. The emerging markets, including Turkey. and release natural gas-has fuelled suspicion. But this recovery is largely premised on jobs. widespread focus among executives on scal- Economists say these kinds of actions pose cutting costs, with demand for vehicles still “Whatever earnings growth is coming is ing back, and the dearth of plans to spend long-term risks for Europe, because even ‘We will win’ falling across the continent and the industry base-line activity or cost cutting. Capex (capi- more, highlighted how Europe was not out of when demand recovers, it will increasingly be Protesters bowed their heads for a minute’s silence on facing overcapacity. “The outlook for the busi- tal expenditure) is where companies are sav- the woods yet, despite some recent positive served from outside the continent. Friday when news arrived that drilling had begun. “It’s a ness environment in Europe continues to be ing money, trying to keep the bottom line signs from Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ “The crisis will leave structural scars on the sad day for Balcombe-but we will win!” declared 52-year- uncertain,” Bob Shanks, the US automaker’s healthy,” said Chris Weafer, senior partner with surveys last week, said Yiannis Koutelidakis, economy,” Koutelidakis said. Corporate belt- old Glayzer Frackman from Lancashire in the north, who chief financial officer, told analysts on consultancy Macro-Advisory. economist at Fathom Consulting. tightening could even be accelerated if the turned activist and changed his name after his house was Wednesday. Recent economic data has suggested the The absence of spending from companies United States starts withdrawing monetary damaged by minor earthquakes blamed on test drilling. A day later work stopped at the 750- euro zone is starting to turn a corner and is contributing to a chicken and egg situation, stimulus, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Like the other protesters, he also worries about potential strong Dagenham plant, which made bon- Britain looks definitively to be back on a delaying the recovery that might prompt Bernanke has indicated it might. Such a move chemical contamination of the air and water, and possible nets and doors for Transit vans, and workmen growth path. Those improvements in leading them to spend more. “The lack of investment could raise borrowing costs for European water shortages. lowered white concrete barriers across the indicators have prompted institutional and the continued government austerity, is businesses, further eating away at profits and The entertainer and DJ is one of dozens to arrive from entrances to employee car parks - all part of investors to look at Europe with new interest. definitely a drag on the outlook,” said Bert discouraging investment. Not all companies Lancashire, a key testing area since the Conservative-led Ford’s plan to create a “more efficient manu- With stock markets in Japan and the United Colijn, economist at the Conference Board, a are reporting falling sales in Europe. Home- government took a strong stance in favour of fracking, facturing footprint” in Europe. Aggressive States posting double-digit gains so far this research organization. appliance manufacturers Whirlpool Corp and which has led to a shale gas bonanza in the United States. cost-cutting in Europe contributed to the bet- year, investors may have squeezed as much “If we see a recovery in Europe in the sec- Electrolux AB forecast a rebound in demand Britain has proposed tax breaks for fracking companies, ter-than-expected second-quarter profit as they can out of a recovery story there and ond half of the year, which is something that from Europe, suggesting consumer confi- hoping to boost jobs and tax revenues while increasing General Motors Co reported on Thursday. are looking for the euro zone and Britain to is becoming more realistic, that recovery will dence may be returning. It would be natural energy security, although the technique has been Other sectors are also cutting back. pick up the growth baton. But it will take be very slow.” Some businesses said predic- for consumer spending to pick up before cap- banned in France and halted in Germany. —AFP Kimberly Clark shut a Spanish factory after more than the first tips of green shoots to tions of recovery in the second half of 2013 ital investment.—Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 BUSINESS

VIVA announces winner of DIMAH INVESTMENT WEEKLY Weak Chinese economic 1st ‘Inbound Roaming’ draw growth and global impact

Yearlong campaign and the chance to win $200,000 hina’s economic growth has been say averages 3 percent to 4 percent for slowing down over the last few the next few years then for sure one of KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing tele- Cyears and now it seems that it is the biggest losers will be the commodity com operator, announced yesterday Eyad decelerating at alarming rate. This is markets. Here we are talking about most Mohamed Ahmed Kashkash the first winner of something the rest of the world is not commodity prices falling by at least 50 the ‘Inbound Roaming’ draw campaign, and the used to it. But economic growth of over percent and oil price falling to around winner of the first $50,000 cash prize. This cam- 7 percent is not bad but it is the rate at $70 per a barrel. Why these big drops paign was launched to Kuwait visitors using the which it is decelerating that alarms us all. because it was China that has been the VIVA mobile network to make local or interna- We have to accept the fact big buyer on the margin of tional calls. Visitors using the VIVA network in that China has entered an these commodities over the Kuwait for five minutes or more will be auto- era of slower growth and past decades. The sudden u- matically entered into a draw to win $50,000 in must adjust to the end of turn in the government cash. The draw campaign commenced on April three decades of double- policies lead by the new 1, 2013 and will end on March 31, 2014. digit annual economic premier to rein in a record Visitors are eligible to enter the draw at any expansion. credit boom, avert a proper- time, once the line is used. Visitors are simply A significantly slower ty-price bubble and required to choose the VIVA network when they Chinese economic growth strengthen environmental are in Kuwait, and for every total of five minutes will affect economies protections risk deepening of talk time when roaming, they will earn one across the world and hurt China’s slowdown and chance to enter the quarterly draw for the exporters of raw materials, adding to drags on the $50,000 cash prize. Visitors’ chances to win will machinery, chemicals, oil global economic recovery. accumulate with every additional five minutes and some luxury goods. With growth already head- of talk. The announcement of the second quar- Some of these industries have been ing for a 23-year low, a hard landing terly draw winner will take place on October 3, heavily reliant on Chinese demand over would batter commodity markets and 2013. the past decades. Commodity producers hurting big multinationals mining com- VIVA is always looking for new ways to reach and exporters like South Africa, panies around the world. There’s a dis- out to its customers and reward them for using Australia, Brazil, Russia and some tinct possibility that the slowdown could its network, even those visiting Kuwait from LatinAmerica will suffer badly from fur- get out of control and the risk of a policy abroad. With this latest promotion, VIVA’s aim is urges visitors to take advantage of this draw by will receive a weekly SMS notifying them that ther weakening of the Chinese economy. misstep cannot be discounted. A term to reward inbound visitors roaming on its net- making their calls using the VIVA network; the they have been entered into the next draw and Some big mining companies have describing the market-reform policies of work and giving them the chance to win one of more calls they make, the more chances they will receive updates of the accumulated number invested heavily on the assumption that China’s premier-as possibly inflicting the four quarterly cash prizes of $50,000. VIVA earn to enter and win the draw. Draw entries of chances they have to win. the Chinese economy will carry on grow- short-term pain on the economy even as ing at over 10 percent for decades to it sets growth on a healthier long-term come. Chinese government officials are trajectory. trying very hard to justify this slow down China is trying very hard to adjust its EU newest member Croatia by saying that their economy is going economy or rebalance it in a way that it through a rebalancing phase from does not harm one sector against anoth- investment and exports to domestic er.It is adjusting in the right direction consumption. I personally do not share and this can be measured by monitoring plagued by economic worries this at all. I think they have indeed the difference between retail sales and invested heavily and in a way expanded industrial production. China’s thirst for ZAGREB: As soon as the fireworks tors from non-EU countries such as ations of more than 1,000 kilome- sion, including requiring cash regis- on the availability of credits and now commodities has made it the world’s marking Croatia’s entry into the EU Russia, with officials nervously tres (600 miles) of Croatia’s high- ters at outdoor markets, a move they find themselves in a very difficult biggest buyer of industrial metals and a month ago died down, the bloc’s watching figures. ways for up to 50 years in order to that has not been welcomed. “Look position to sort out. the largest energy consumer. In recent newest member was faced with the Standard & Poor’s last week repay loans taken for their construc- at my hands, they are wet all the At least the good news for the years it has become the largest trading grim reality of a struggle with eco- downgraded the outlook on tion. Linic warns the moves are time, I will have to put on gloves,” Chinese officials is that the weaker partner of many countries such as Brazil, nomic stagnation. Unlike most oth- Croatia’s credit rating to negative. It needed if Croatia wants to avoid market fish seller Mara told AFP. growth has not been accompanied by Chile, EU, USA and some other commod- er recent EU entrants, Croatia has forecast the economic benefits from “bankruptcy” as the budget deficit “The measure is ridiculous, we pay rising unemployment at least for ity producers. It is those commodity pro- reached 3.4 percent of GDP in the taxes anyway.” not experienced a boom due to its EU entry “will be limited by structur- now.According to government figures, ducing countries that will suffer most if accession as the bloc is itself in mid- al challenges, political constraints to first half of 2013. “With the privatisa- The measure is also part of a more than 3m new jobs were created in the Chinese economy slows down crisis. So while Croatia’s July 1 EU fiscal reforms, leveraged public- and tion income, the government might wider crackdown on corruption. To urban areas in the first quarter of this sharply. Also, thosecountries that have entry crowned a decade-long effort private-sector balance sheets, and cover the budget deficit, but it will become an EU member, Croatia had year. Also, consumer inflation remains exported machinery, chemicals and and marked the closing of a political an unfavourable external environ- emerge again next year if structural to clamp down on corruption and chapter dominated by the legacy of ment.” reforms are not implemented,” eco- former prime minister Ivo Sanader relatively subdued, with an increase of heavy engineering that helped to fuel its 1990s independence war, little Although qualifying for EU nomic analyst Damir Novotny was last year jailed for 10 years for 2.4 per cent in the first quarter from a the incredible Chinese economic growth has changed economically. accession, Croatia’s government has warned. The government has also graft. But a lot remains to be done year earlier. over the past 30 years. Most of Croatia’s 4.2 million peo- been widely seen as moving slowly chosen to go after the so-called as anti-graft watchdog Who will suffer the most form much Hayder Tawfik - Executive Vice President ple are still focused on how to make on reforms needed to improve the grey economy that some estimate is Transparency International warned weaker economic growth? of Asset Management, at Dimah Capital- ends meet amid gloomy prospects country’s economic performance. equal to nearly a third of official petty corruption within public If economic growth does weaken and [email protected] for recovery in an economy that has International financial institutions GDP. It has stepped up control over administration and services is still either been contracting or stagnat- repeatedly warn Croatia should transactions to decrease tax eva- widespread. — AFP ing since 2008. Around one in five improve the overall business cli- Croatians is out of work. The youth mate, increase competitiveness as Gulf Bank announces the unemployment rate surpasses 50 well as reform its huge and ineffi- Al-Tijari announces the percent-more than double EU aver- cient public sector. Danah daily draw winners age of 23 percent-with only Greece Finance Minister Slavko Linic lat- Najma account winners and Spain doing worse. For Kristina er said the ratings downgrade was a KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah daily 25,000) and the final draw will be held on 9 Basnec, 25, a recently graduated “message to the government to KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the Al-Najma Account Daily draws on July 28, 2013, announcing the January, 2014 announcing winners of KD musical instructor, the daily routine speed up reforms, boost process to draw yesterday. The draw was held under the supervision of the names of its winners for the week of July 21 50,000, KD 250,000 and the Al-Danah is to scan the job advertisements in restructure public firms and turn Ministry of Commerce & Industry represented by Sager Al-Manaie. The to July 25. The Al-Danah daily draws include Millionaire. Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah allows cus- newspapers and drop in a Zagreb them towards investments.” The winners of the Najma Daily Draw who get KD 7,000 are: Ali Ahmed draws each working day for two prizes of KD tomers to win cash prizes and simultaneous- employment office to check for centre-left government of Prime Abdulmohsen Al-Ali, Bader Mohammed Safah Al-Mulla, Muna Essa Ali 1,000 per winner. ly encourages them to save money. Chances postings. Minister Zoran Milanovic hopes to Al Safar, Qais Waddah Hamed Al-Bashah, and Rajeendra Vasudev “The most important thing now eke out slim growth this year but The winners were: (Sunday 21/7): Awwad increase the more money is deposited and Vaynjakar Mubarak Ali Mubarak, John Sequeira, the longer it is kept in the account. is to get the economy going, to cre- analysts forecast gross domestic The Commercial Bank of Kuwait announces the biggest daily draw (Monday 22/7): Sultan Mohammed Shaman Al-Danah also offers a number of unique ate new jobs,” she said, hoping her product (GDP) will shrink by 1.0 per- in Kuwait with the launch of the new Najma account. Customers of the quest for work would not last long. cent.The country is already 39 per- bank can now enjoy a KD 7,000 daily prize which is the highest in the Al-Enezi, Fadhel Khalifa Duaij Al-Dabous, services including the Al-Danah Deposit With recession dogging many of its cent below the EU average, with only country and another 4 mega prizes during the year worth KD 100,000 (Tuesday 23/7): Nedal Mohammad Abdulatif Only ATM card which helps account holders EU partners, which account for 60 Romania and Bulgaria behind it. each on different occasions: The National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha Al-Ramahi, Abdulwahab Yousef Al-Humoud, deposit their money at their convenience; as percent of its exports, Croatia has and on the 19th of June which is the date of the bank’s establishment. (Wednesday 24/7): Ali Faisal Abdulhameed well as the Al-Danah calculator to help cus- been unable to count on a pick me- Government targets With a minimum balance of KD 500, customers will be eligible for Al-Ramzi, Mridu Bahasien Shefy Bahasien, tomers calculate their chances of becoming up from accession. Moreover, many grey economy the daily draw provided that the money is in the account one week and (Thursday 25/7): Saleh Mejbel Hmoud an Al-Danah winner. To be part of the Al- trade benefits had been granted Croatia’s centre-left government prior to the daily draw or two months prior to the mega draw. In addi- Al-Azmi, Saleel Yousef Mohammad. Danah draws, customers can visit one of earlier. has recently moved to privatise its tion, for each KD 25 a customer can get one chance for winning Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah 2013 draw lineup Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, transfer online, or The main driver of the country’s last state-owned bank, the main instead of KD 50. insurer and loss-making freight rail includes daily draws (two winners per work- call the Customer Contact Center on economy is tourism centred on the Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this opportunity to congratulate company to fill a budget gap and ing day each receive KD 1,000), as well as 1805805 for assistance and guidance. stunning Adriatic coast, which has all lucky winners and also extends appreciation to the Ministry of slow the rise of a public debt that is three draw prizes per quarter. Al-Danah’s 3rd Customers can also log on to www.e-gulf- recently fared well. But EU accession Commerce and Industry for their effective supervision of the draws nearing EU’s threshold of 60 per- could paradoxically harm this sector which were conducted in an orderly and organized manner. quarterly draw will be held on - 26 bank.com/aldanahwinners, to find out more as Croatia is forced to introduce visi- cent. It also plans to lease the oper- September (KD 500,000, KD 125,000, and KD about Al-Danah and who the winners are. EXCHANGE RATES

Cyprus pound 705.016 Philippine Peso 0.0060989 0.0065689 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Japanese Yen 3.836 Sierra Leone 0.0000728 0.0000758 Thai Bhat 9.270 Singapore Dollar 0.2203201 0.2263201 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Syrian Pound 4.105 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021232 0.0021652 ASIAN COUNTRIES Thai Baht 0.0087202 0.0093202 Japanese Yen 2.911 Australian Dollar 258.22 263.000 Nepalese Rupees 3.040 Indian Rupees 4.673 Canadian Dollar 278.54 282.000 Malaysian Ringgit 89.395 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.799 Swiss Franc 311.48 311.000 Srilankan Rupees 2.163 Bahraini Dinar 0.7496745 0.7581745 Euro 382.28 384.000 Bahrain Exchange Company Egyptian Pound 0.0384047 0.0404197 Nepali Rupees 2.928 US Dollar 284.65 287.400 Singapore Dollar 224.430 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0127082 0.0192082 Sterling Pound 439.55 443.000 Hongkong Dollar 36.783 CURRENCY BUY SELL Ghanaian Cedi 0.1449331 0.1467231 Bangladesh Taka 3.656 Japanese Yen 2.94 3.000 Europe Iranian Riyal 0.0000793 0.0000798 Philippine Peso 6.553 Bangladesh Taka 3.676 3.800 British Pound 0.4287883 0.4377883 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001842 0.0002442 Thai Baht 9.107 Indian Rupee 4.676 5.150 Czech Korune 0.0065923 0.0185923 Jordanian Dinar 0.3964753 0.4039753 Irani Riyal 0.271 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.163 2.700 Danish Krone 0.0467219 0.0517219 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Irani Riyal 0.273 Nepali Rupee 2.922 3.600 Euro 0.3734515 0.3809515 Lebanese Pound 0.0001748 0.0001948 Pakistani Rupee 2.793 2.920 Norwegian Krone 0.0439848 0.0491848 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0223324 0.0463324 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 77.57 78.000 Scottish Pound 0.4232478 0.4307478 Nigerian Naira 0.0012114 0.0018464 Saudi Riyal 76.097 Swedish Krona 0.0391136 0.0441136 Omani Riyal 0.7293790 0.7403790 Qatari Riyal 78.408 Bahraini Dinar 757.62 759.500 Swiss Franc 0.3017925 0.3087925 Qatar Riyal 0.0776409 0.0784239 Omani Riyal 741.200 Egyptian Pound 40.40 41.100 Saudi Riyal 0.0754800 0.0761200 Bahraini Dinar 757.940 Jordanian Dinar 405.12 416.200 Sudanese Pounds 0.0463475 0.0468975 UAE Dirham 77.714 Omani Riyal 740.27 746.400 Australasia Australian Dollar 0.2439609 0.2559609 Syrian Pound 0.0019425 0.0021625 Qatari Riyal 78.60 79.000 New Zealand Dollar 0.2157986 0.2257986 Tunisian Dinar 0.1710367 0.1770367 ARAB COUNTRIES Saudi Riyal 76.04 76.300 UAE Dirhams 0.0761813 0.0776313 Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.700 Uganda Shilling 0.0001127 0.0001127 Yemeni Riyal 0.0012859 0.0013859 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.292 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.331 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd America Tunisian Dinar 173.830 Canadian Dollar 0.2675297 0.2765297 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 402.980 Colombian Peso 0.0001450 0.0001630 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.914 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate US Dollars 0.2829000 0.2850500 Syrian Lier 3.0100 US Dollar 287.400 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.367 Canadian Dollar 274.760 Asia US Dollar 284.700 Sterling Pound 428.985 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036151 0.0036701 Euro 380.750 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Euro 370.385 Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031622 0.0033922 Pound Sterling 437.550 US Dollar Transfer 285.250 Swiss Frank 298.000 Chinese Yuan 0.0454193 0.0504193 Canadian Dollar 276.150 Euro 379.380 Bahrain Dinar 760.910 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0164700 0.0195700 Sterling Pound 435.290 Indian Rupee 4.685 UAE Dirhams 78.225 Canadian dollar 278.020 Guinea Franc 0.0000442 0.0000502 Egyptian Pound 40.390 Turkish lira 148.410 Qatari Riyals 78.890 Hg Kong Dollar 0.0341925 0.0372925 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.161 Swiss Franc 308.050 Saudi Riyals 77.505 Indian Rupee 0.0046263 0.0046913 Bangladesh Taka 3.655 Jordanian Dinar 405.140 Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000228 0.0000279 Australian Dollar 258.580 Philippines Peso 6.530 Egyptian Pound 40.249 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028477 0.0038477 US Dollar Buying 284.050 Pakistan Rupee 2.790 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.198 Japanese Yen 0.0028001 0.0029801 GOLD Indian Rupees 4.713 Kenyan Shilling 0.0031973 0.0034273 Bahraini Dinar 757.950 20 Gram 251.000 Pakistani Rupees 2.870 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0830960 0.0900960 UAE Dirham 77.500 10 Gram 127.000 Bangladesh Taka 3.690 Nepalese Rupee 0.0027841 0.0029841 Saudi Riyal 76.000 5 Gram 66.000 Philippines Pesso 6.562 Pakistan Rupee 0.0027688 0.0028088 *Rates are subject to change MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 BUSINESS Central banks keep ample market liquidity

NBK WEEKLY MONEY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: The week was charac- asset purchases at 375B. The their message makes it abundant- the recent data out of the UK and points to 49.8 against expecta- analysts expected approvals to terized by an abundance of good pound remained above the ly clear that any actions they do Europe proving stronger than tions for a 0.9 improvement. jump 2.0 percent. On the yearly news coming all the way from 1.5000 level to close the week at take ahead will be data-depen- anticipated. Germany’s manufacturing PMI record, building approval slid 13.0 China to the US. The Bank of 1.5286 after reaching a high of dent. The ECB reiterated its forward was revised up 0.4 points relative percent compared with a prior England and the ECB made no 1.5308. The committee also acknowl- guidance that it expects interest to the flash estimate, meaning a decline by 3.2 percent that was policy changes in their respective Japanese data disappointed edged that activity in the first half rates to remain at present or low- 2.1 point improvement on the revised to a drop by 2.2 percent, meeting, and currency markets this week with retail sales, indus- of the year had expanded at a er levels for an extended period. month to 50.7. France’s July man- while market forecasts were at 0 traded all week in a narrow dull trial production and housing “modest” pace, somewhat slower Unlike the Fed, the ECB is against ufacturing PMI, at 49.7, was mar- percent. In summary, more rate summer range. Jobless claims in starts missing expectations. than the “moderate” pace they introducing a quantitative thresh- ginally down on the flash esti- cuts might be needed especially the US were the lowest in over 5 However, the positive mood was had perceived previously. They old to measure performance even mate of 49.8. with the slowing performance in years at 326,000 and ISM figures reinforced by the strong US data also observed that mortgage though Draghi does link the for- China, Australia’s main trade part- came explosive to the upside, that took the USDJPY back to the rates had risen, potentially posing ward guidance with the inflation UK PMI construction impresses ner, especially in the absence of which helped equity markets highs by the end of the week. The some restraint on the housing levels remaining low. The British construction activi- inflationary pressures reached highest level on record. yen closed the week at 98.96. sector. Nevertheless, they still see ty jumped in July to hit its highest Mario Draghi from the ECB The continuous volatile situa- growth picking up ahead and Stronger PMI across Europe level in over three years, on the China’s PMI above 50 was predictable and did not add tion in the Middle East and the unemployment continuing to The euro-zone manufacturing back of an increasing residential Official Chinese manufactur- anything new to the market until positive data our of the US con- decline. Finally, they introduced PMI rose to 50.3 in July from building construction starts. The ing PMI climbed to 50.3 in July. he suggested that the market had tinue to put upward pressures on number came at 57 compared to the number came higher than mispriced expectations, however oil prices, even with the US crude economists’ expectations of 51.5. economists’ expectations for a even this statement failed to gen- inventory coming much better On the other hand, the UK decline to 49.8, from 50.1 the erate much of a reaction to the than expected. Oil prices reached Manufacturing PMI expanded at previous month. Official manu- euro. The ECB press conference a high of 108.82 to end the week the fastest pace in over two years facturing PMI was below the 50 was uneventful, as the council at 106.94 after a weak US Jobs in July. The data came at rose to level since September 2012. added zero change to assessment data. 54.6 in July, the highest level Earlier this month, China had of macro outlook, only one being since March 2011 and compares announced that it was withhold- a dovish spin on Europe’s PMIs. Jobless data best in five years with June’s 52.9 and analysts’ ing industry specific data from On the foreign exchange side, Initial jobless claims dropped expectations of 52.8. Investors the PMI report, on account that currencies closed the week with by 19,000 to 326,000 in the week remain suspicious over the health there isn’t enough time to ana- the narrowest range seen in ended July 27, marking the low- of the UK economy as the BoE is lyze the data. the data comes as a weeks. After opening the week at est level in five and a half years. expected to release their assess- relief to markets as concerns 81.65, the dollar index gained Economists expected claims to ment on forward guidance on mount over China’s economic almost 1 percent on strong us fig- total 345,000. Some analysts August 7. slowdown. Last week, the govern- ures to reach a high of 82.15. argued however, that claims can ment unveiled initiatives to sup- However, on Friday the dollar lost be distorted in July because of Asia port growth including cutting most of its weekly gains as the periodic shutdowns at auto Australia’s employment taxes for some small and micro- NonFarm Payroll figures missed plants for retooling and tempo- better than expected sized enterprises and measures to their expected 184,000 and came rary layoffs related to the end of the thought that inflation persist- June’s 48.8, revised slightly higher During his speech this week, stabilize exports and speed up out lower at 162,000 pushing the the regular school year. The data ently below 2 percent poses risks from a preliminary reading of 50.1 the Reserve Bank of Australia gov- railway investment index to close the week at 81.93. impressed investors, which to economic performance. For and crossing the 50 threshold for ernor Stevens claimed that the The euro was resilient even caused equity markets to soar now, they continue to see infla- growth for the first time since July recent inflation data supports the Commodities with all the US positive data. After with the S&P reaching a high over tion rising over time, but that out- 2011. Even if consumer spending RBA’s scope to ease, saying the Gold dropped over 4 percent reaching a high of 1.3345 on the 1,700 level and the ten-year look will be important for the pol- in Germany, France and Spain dis- mining investment boom is now this week to reach a low of Wednesday night after the FOMC yields hitting the high of 2.73 per- icy decisions ahead. appointed in June, the overall over and considerable back up $1,283, as the impact of better US statement, investors took the cent. data point to a muted recovery. could be big. He also mentioned economic data continues to opportunity to short back the Europe & UK Analysts argued that the figures that the recent fall in the weight on markets. Tensions in pair. The euro closed the week at FOMC meeting Uneventful European represent a convincing move Australian dollar made sense, and the Middle East continue to be a 1.3283 after the disappointing US The FOMC made relatively central banks meetings towards manufacturing recovery it could fall further. big topic for oil investors. Add on jobs figure. minor changes to their statement The BoE and ECB decisions this in the euro area as they represent On the economic data front, this the strong US data and the The sterling pound remains this week, leaving the path open week were uneventful consider- the smallest dispersion across Building approvals in Australia strong equity performance, oil trading in a narrow range with to a tapering of QE in September ing BoE kept rates on hold and countries since 2005. As Italy dropped in June, signaling weak prices remain supported above market expect further easing by if economic developments and Mario Draghi was as expected. moves above 50, Italian manufac- demand for new homes and a the $105 level. the Bank of England into the year- prospects unfold as they antici- Even with no change in policy out turing PMI was the highlight of drop in economic confidence. end. However, the currency was pate between now and mid- of the BoE, the market remains the reading, registering its first Building approvals fell 6.9 percent Kuwait supported this week after the BoE September. The changes in their cautious of buying the pound as above 50 reading in 2 years. in June following a decline by 1.1 Kuwaiti Dinar at 0.28440 meeting made no change to the description of the data were the BoE releases next week their Spain disappointed with the percent in May that was revised The USDKWD opened at monetary policy, by keeping clearly in a dovish direction and forward guidance I the light of manufacturing PMI falling by 0.2 to a 4.3 percent decline, while 0.28440 yesterday morning.

Economic data supports Indonesia’s economy runs crude while slowing into some growth troubles gold’s advance KCIC WEEKLY ANALYSIS ON ASIA

Weekly Commodity Update ndonesia appears to have lost By Ole Hansen some of its luster, its envied 6 Ipercent-plus growth rate, as the sorely frail global demand and the strong recovery especially dur- nation’s recent fiscal and structural ing the early parts of July helped reforms begin to heavily weigh the major commodity indices A down on its economy. Indonesia’s record their first profitable month since gross domestic product (GDP) March. Over the past week however a growth rate slipped below 6 per- great deal of divergence has emerged cent in Q2 this year, for the first time between some of the individual sec- in almost three years, to 5.8 percent tors, especially between energy and year-on-year. The slowdown is due precious metals with crude oil rallying to numerous factors: i) the lacklus- and gold falling. ter performance in exports, as glob- Better than expected economic data al demand remains weak, and as from the world’s two biggest con- exporters make their gradual shift sumers of oil: China and USA set the towards more value added prod- tone for energy markets this week. Not ucts ahead of the upcoming total least helped by continued worries ban on raw material exports; ii) the about supply disruptions with port built up in the region due to the incred- ible rise in unconventional production depreciating rupiah, which is driv- strikes in Libya removing more than ing up import costs, and iii) the methods, such as shale oil extraction. one million barrels per day from the slight drop in consumption, after The sharp recovery this week, fol- market. WTI crude oil has been the the long awaited fuel subsidy cut in lowing a late July correction, was driv- main beneficiary of these events, not June spurred higher inflation, and en by supporting fundamentals on ris- least helped by a strong demand from lowered the purchasing power of ing demand expectations following US refineries due to high gasoline con- the average consumer. sumption during the current US driving improved economic data from US, Inflationary pressures are no season. China and Europe while at the same doubt on the rise: prices have over a given time period. The values global demand remains fragile and has increased the demand for the Stronger than expected manufactur- time supply issues emerged, especially accelerated from 5.9 percent year- depend on the quantities (volume) structural reforms increasingly hurt US dollar instead. On the domestic ing data in both countries and also in in Libya, where barrels were being on-year in June to a staggering 8.2 of the goods produced and their the industry. Indonesia imposed side, the rising minimum wage may removed from the market. Almost 80 Europe helped send equities, the dollar percent in July. This has prompted prices. Real GDP is a measure that export taxes on raw materials such also fuel core inflation. percent, amounting to more than one and bond yields higher. This combina- the central bank to raise its refer- holds prices constant by using a as unprocessed metal ores and is Needless to say, the rising mini- million barrels per day, of Libya’s oil tion of movements was more than ence rate for the second consecu- given year’s value (the base date) scheduled to impose a total ban on mum wage should help support exports risk being stopped due to tive time this year in July, by a more for all items and services. Then all raw material exports by next consumption, particularly among what precious metals could cope with strike actions at key ports. At the same and after a couple of weeks of consoli- than expected 50bps. Indonesia’s these values are used to calculate year. However, we believe that the growing middle class, and the time other geo-political hot spots in GDP for years prior to the base year stronger investment inflows should prospective commodity export ban dation renewed downside price pres- policy rate now stands at 6.50 per- places like Iraq, Sudan and Nigeria risk cent. The rate hike was also and subsequent years. GDP can be help at least partially offset the fall should boost investment in the sure emerged with silver, almost as removing additional barrels from the endorsed to help revive the rupiah, measured in several ways, and in exports. As the upcoming total medium run. Furthermore, in the usual, taking the lead in the fall. market which will help keep a floor which has been depreciating Statistics Indonesia, the govern- ban looms, major companies are absence of the high fuel subsidy Negative momentum has been seen under the price of oil. sharply of-late. However, the rate ment body responsible for national setting up processing plants in costs (which last year accounted for across most of the agriculture sector US refinery demand will peak within hike may also drive down domestic accounts data, publishes GDP by order to benefit from the current about 16 percent of the state’s during July as previous years’ worries the next couple of months which will consumption and private invest- expenditure and sector output. The lack of competitiveness in the local budget), the government will be about supply shortages fade. Optimal be followed by a turn towards produc- ment levels. Consumption has tradi- graph illustrates the expenditure processing industry. able to allocate more funding growing conditions across the ing products other than gasoline. Until tionally been Indonesia’s largest breakdown of GDP, which consists As a result of the subsidy cut, the towards strengthening the econo- Northern Hemisphere have raised such time, news about further reduc- contributor to growth. If it contin- of private consumption, govern- main risk currently facing the econ- my’s infrastructure. expectations for a bumper harvest of tions at Cushing should help keep the ues to wane, this may pose some ment expenditure, fixed capital omy is higher inflation, which is Thus, we anticipate a pick-up in key crops like corn, soybeans and price of WTI crude relatively well sup- worrying signs for an economy investments, exports and imports. being exacerbated by the weaken- government expenditure this year wheat over the coming months. ported both absolute but also relative determined to keep growth above Exports are a strong driver of ing currency, and which may lead to too. Whilst we may see Indonesia’s The prices of both Brent and espe- to Brent Crude. The spread between the the 6 percent mark by year’s end. growth in the domestic-oriented further rises in the policy rate. economic growth rate slip just cially WTI crude staged strong recover- two crude oils recently reached parity Real GDP is a measure of the nation, but private consumption Indonesia’s local currency, the rupi- below 6 percent in 2013, we stand ies this week as both resumed the rally for the first time in three years and economic output or of the size of has traditionally contributed more ah, has been on a depreciating by our call that the current painful which for the American produced WTI while the focus remains on inventory the economy - adjusted for inflation to GDP growth. trend recently, mostly because of reforms are likely to bring about light sweet crude variety has been reductions this will remain tight until or deflation. It is the sum of the val- Indonesia’s exports, a bulk of fears that the US Fed will begin greater and more stable sources of going on since April. The rally which things eventually settle down at a price ues of all final goods and services which are commodities, are expect- tapering its quantitative easing pro- economic growth in the years picked up speed in early July when $99 which reflects the cost of transporting produced by that country or region ed to continue to fall this year, as gram as soon as September. This ahead. and later $100 per barrel level was bro- oil from within the US to coast line ken was driven by a sharp reduction in refineries. domestic crude inventories, especially WTI Crude oil is currently stuck Dana Gas Q2 net profit slides 45% around Cushing, the delivery hub for between 103 and 109.30 dollar per bar- WTI crude traded in New York. This rel. A break below could confirm a dou- DUBAI: Dana Gas, the United Arab Emirates energy CEO of Dana, said on a conference call with reporters Instability in Egypt remains a concern; Dana collected reduction, some 15 percent, to 42 mil- ble top in the market which would tar- firm that restructured a $920 million Islamic bond in yesterday. He added that Danaís LPG loading and dis- 203 million dirhams against its receivables in Egypt lion barrels, has been the sign the mar- get a correction potentially as low as April, said yesterday that its second-quarter net profit patch facilities in Kurdistan were disrupted following during the first half of 2013, compared with 431 mil- ket has been looking for in order for the 97. A new high would signal a move ini- fell sharply due to lower oil prices and sales of lique- an accident last year, and that the company took a $12 lion dirhams in the first six months of 2012. But the price to re-connect with global prices tially to 110.55, the 2012 peak followed fied petroleum gas. Dana reported a net profit of 100 million loss in LPG revenues in the second quarter. company remained optimistic. ìIn Egypt, with changes primarily determined by that of Brent by the 2011 peak at 114.83 witnessed million dirhams ($27.2 million), the company said in an Total revenues for the second quarter were 528 and commitments from the GCC countries, thereís crude. Improved pipeline and rail infra- during the Libyan war in March 2011. emailed statement, a drop of 45 percent over the pri- million dirhams, down from 554 million dirhams in the growing confidence in things improving. They are structure is now beginning to remove Ole Hanse is the Head of Commodity or-year period. same period in 2012. Dana said its average overall pro- aware of the slowdown in investments and thereís the previous bottleneck that had been Strategy, Saxo Bank ìThe main reason is the LPG production in duction volume was up 5 percent to 61,700 barrels of recognition of the need to step up production overall,î Kurdistan as well as oil prices,î Rashid Al-Jarwan, acting oil equivalent per day in the second quarter. Al-Jarwan said. — Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 BUSINESS Lexus launches the 2nd Lexus Design Award

KUWAIT: Following the tremendous success of August 1, 2013 until October 15, 2013. http://www.designboom.com/competition/lex challenging and inspiring all the entrants. last year’s inaugural edition of the Lexus Design Applications for the competition can be made us-design-award-2014 Designers from all fields, such as architecture, Award which received applications from up-and- through the “designboom” website: Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief Representative of product design and fashion can participate in this coming artists from over 72 countries, Lexus yes- Middle East & North Africa Representative Office, competition. terday announced the launch of its second edi- Toyota Motor Corporation said, “After the phe- Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges tion. The Lexus Design Award, an international nomenal success and interest that we received including Tokuo Fukuichi, Executive Vice President design competition targeting the next generation from participants, we’ve decided to launch Lexus of Lexus International, and other internationally of innovators from across the world, provides an Design Award 2014 and hope to continue doing renowned experts in the field of architecture and opportunity for the winners to showcase their so for years to come. design such as Paola Antonelli, Aric Chen, Toyo Ito, works while receiving feedback from world- This initiative by Lexus is part of our efforts to Birgit Lohmann, Alice Rawsthorn. Assessments will renowned design professionals. support the next generation of creators and be based on the participants’ deep understanding 12 winners will be announced in early 2014, of encourage creativity in design, something that we of the design concepts for the competition, their which two winners will have a once-in-a-lifetime as a leading luxury car manufacturer are extreme- interpretation of those concepts, uniqueness of opportunity to work and receive mentoring from ly keen on. In fact, we spend a lot of our time, their perspective and originality of solutions pro- two famous designers to create prototypes of efforts and resources, both financial and human, posed under the competition’s theme. In addition, their designs and will also receive up to $50,000 to towards improving our designs and enhancing the mentors who will work closely with two of the cover prototype production costs. The two proto- their impact on the world. We lay a lot of emphasis competition winners will be Arthur Huang, an types and also panel displays of the other ten win- and importance on producing cars with designs architecture graduate from Harvard University and ning entries will be exhibited at Lexus Design that constantly exhilarate and excite our cus- Founder and Managing Director of MINIWIZ, an Amazing 2014 (a Lexus exhibition space) during tomers.” all-in-one design, engineering, manufacturing and Milan Design Week 2014. Applying curiosity in a creative manner can product marketing company, and Robin Hunicke, Applications for Lexus Design Award 2014, result in unexpected innovation that change lives. a game designer and Executive Producer of the organized in cooperation with “designboom” and Hence Lexus has chosen Curiosity as the theme for award-winning downloadable game - Journey, on “Design Association NPO”, will be open from the 2nd Lexus Design Award, with the hope of Sony’s Play Station Network. Untangling the UK bid for a Bulgarian pension fund

LONDON: British company United short involvement with the company Capital, which agreed last month to buy ended.” He added: “In 2007 there was no most of Bulgaria’s biggest private pen- requirement for formation agents to sion fund Doverie, has no stock market carry out due diligence checks. Having listing, no website and no phone num- said that, we would have obtained iden- ber. Its registered office is a terraced tity documents from the instructing house in the town of Grays in Essex, client.” occupied by Tanja Pazarcik, who works “Companies having a registered for Insolution Service, an agency that office at an address other than their helps people set up companies. It uses trading address is a matter for the legis- the address for a number of its clients. lators.” Once United Capital was found- Pazarcik says she forwards United’s mail ed Fletcher Kennedy resigned as direc- to an address in Austria but otherwise tor and secretary soon afterwards, knows little about the firm. according to regulatory filings. A forma- United Capital’s accounts filed in late tion agent acting as the first director October showed the company had 14 and then resigning was standard prac- pounds in cash and is dormant. The tice at the time, Charles Fletcher said. transaction price for Doverie has not United Capital’s accounts for the year been revealed. In a July 15 statement to May 2012, filed in October, show the the seller, Vienna Insurance Group AG, firm had almost 2.9 million pounds in said only it had agreed to sell its 92.58 cash. Amended accounts filed later that percent of Pension Insurance Company month show it had 14 pounds in cash. Doverie to United Capital PLC. Such Both show the company to be dormant. gaps have raised questions in Bulgaria Bulgarian politicians and contributors about United Capital’s intentions for to the Doverie pension fund say they Doverie, which with almost 1.8 billion want more details about United levs ($1.2 billion) under management Capital’s owners. In its emailed state- and more than 1.25 million contributors ment on July 26, United Capital said is an important pension provider in one of its significant investors was Europe’s poorest country. Sergei Mastyugin, a Russian banker. In Britain, transparency campaigners United Capital chairman Sturman said have latched onto the controversy to in an emailed response to Reuters on renew their calls for tougher disclosure Aug 2 that Asia Trade Management, rules. A Reuters examination of compa- based in Hong Kong and whose princi- ny documents and interviews in Britain, pal owner is Mastyugin, had a stake of Austria, Bulgaria, Russia and Hong Kong very close to 50 percent. has traced the ownership of United A spokeswoman for Mastyugin was Capital to a series of corporate entities. not available to comment. Based on Bulgaria’s ruling Socialists have regulatory filings in Hong Kong, the appealed to the country’s financial reg- business activities and shareholders of ulator to halt the sale. The watchdog Asia Trade Management are unclear. A says it will seek more information about representative for Asia Trade United Capital’s owners, finances and Management declined to comment but how it proposes to fund the purchase said a spokeswoman from Investbank - when United Capital files its documents a Russian bank in which Mastyugin has for approval of the transaction. an 18.3 percent stake and where he sits A spokesman for Vienna Insurance on the supervisory board - would Group said it carried out an examina- respond. That spokeswoman was not tion of all the offers it received from able to comment, however. United several parties and, after an evaluation, Capital’s emailed statement on July 26 put together a shortlist. “From there, also said LJ Capital, the London-based the final decision was for United merchant banking arm of privately held Capital,” the spokesman said. He did not LJ Group, had increased its interest in respond to requests for further com- the firm. Sturman said that LJ Capital ment on what Vienna Insurance knew had a stake of very close to 50 percent. about United Capital. In an emailed LJ Capital declined to comment. statement on July 26, United Capital said it was a UK-based financial services “The relevant people” “holding entity”, which, along with affili- UK regulatory filings show that ates, manages more than 2 billion euros United Capital has four directors. Three and which has “participation” in insur- - Slobodan Ristic, Guenter Rohr, and Dr ance companies, real estate funds, Heinz Russwurm - live in Vienna or near- banks and industrial assets in the EU, US by. The fourth director is Sturman. Rohr and Russia. has been a director since 2007. Ristic, “There’s nothing the slightest bit Russwurm and Sturman were appoint- unusual about this purchase or selec- ed on July 11 of this year, the filings tion process which was vetted (by an show, four days before Vienna independent entity),” said US-based Insurance Group announced it would lawyer Deborah Sturman, chairman of sell its stake in the Bulgarian fund to United Capital, in a telephone interview. United. “United Capital is a perfectly normal Rohr, who advertises himself as run- UK-registered financial services holding ning an IT and corporate consultancy company.” When asked about concerns firm, said he would pass on questions over the deal in Bulgaria, she said: “if from Reuters to “the relevant people”. people have a problem with it, I don’t Russwurm, who is listed in directories as care.” a tax accountant, could not be contact- ed for comment, nor could Ristic. “Due diligence” Plamen Dimitrov, the head of According to UK regulatory filings Bulgaria’s largest trade union CITUB United Capital was incorporated in which has a 1 percent stake in Doverie, 2007 by a UK firm called Fletcher said his union wanted to know more Kennedy, which creates offshore com- about United Capital. “The company has panies. Fletcher Kennedy’s website says changed its majority owner several the firm can set up companies in off- times, but the buyers were always well shore centres such as Belize, the British established companies and now we get Virgin Islands, Gibraltar and the this company (United Capital) that no Seychelles. It also says it can set up one has heard of,” he said. companies in the UK in three hours for a Previous majority owners include fee of 208 pounds. “You do not have to the European Bank of Reconstruction be a UK national or resident to be an and Development, Deutsche Bank and officer of a UK company,” the website the Dutch Kardan Financial Services states. “The company must also have a Group. Deutsche Bank and Kardan registered office within the United declined to comment. The EBRD did not Kingdom. This is the official address of immediately respond to a request for the company, it does not have to be a comment. trading address, and the company does Daniela Petkova, head of the Doverie not have to maintain a presence at the management board, said the uncertain- address. We will provide you with an ty about its future ownership was dam- address to use as your registered office.” aging the fund: “I do not know now what Director Charles Fletcher said the the fair value of the company will be, as firm was instructed by an individual he many people have already filed declara- declined to name to set up United tions to change their pension fund Capital, and “the complex structure that because of the lack of clarity. We are you mention came in long after our speaking about thousands.” — Reuters MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 BUSINESS Government subsidies fire up London property hotspots Bank of England faces tricky balancing act LONDON: Tony Richmount is thankful he pro- Sealed bids, not seen since the frothy days of Before the scheme was introduced last sum- crastinated. A year ago, the retired engineer from 2007, are making a comeback and homes in pop- mer, the lowest five-year fixed mortgage rates Wimbledon wanted to sell his house and move ular areas can draw two or three offers above the were close to 4 percent. Now rates can be as low to a retirement flat but got cold feet. That proved asking price. To make sure prospective buyers are as 2.49, below the rate of inflation. Between 2009 to be a stroke of luck. His three-bedroom house, serious, Ellisons require successful bidders to and 2012, the recovery was driven by overseas valued at 600,000 pounds last summer, has just engage a lawyer within 48 hours and book a cash buyers looking to shelter their wealth from sold for 725,000 pound ($1.1 million). Property property survey within three weeks. Delays, instability in the euro area and from political appreciation of 20 percent in a year is far from Purtill explains, scupper deals: Sellers see a change sweeping through North Africa and the unique in parts of London like the leafy south- neighbour’s house come on the market at a high- Middle East. Most demand now, says estate agent west neighbourhood known best for its tennis er price and wonder if they should re-market Knight Frank’s head of residential research Liam tournament. their property for more. Bailey, is from Britons buying with a mortgage. Record-low interest rates and generous - ATHENS: Demonstrators take part at a protest. Civil servants continued a sec- some say fiscally dangerous - government incen- London leads New bubble? ond day of work stoppages and held a protest rally in central Athens. —AP tives to get banks lending have lifted mortgage A scarcity of land for development and a con- There are signs that the recovery in the hous- affordability to its highest in generations. It has centration of high earners has turbo-charged ing market is fuelling a recovery in the broader prompted talk of housing “bubbles” and ques- price growth in the capital. Fewer than 12,000 economy. Rising prices typically go hand-in- Veterans return to US with tions about whether billions of pounds in stimu- homes a year have been built in Greater London hand with rising consumer spending, and the lus for the economy is going to the right place. in the last decade, a fraction of the 30,000 or government’s “Help to Buy” scheme has given entrepreneurial ambitions Britons, many of whom who need little encour- more that experts say are needed just to keep property developers the confidence to build agement when it comes to borrowing, are mak- pace with demographic shifts. Where London again. The construction sector grew last month NEW BERN: Dan Spangler’s business started 2008 opened Tellurvision, a video production ing the most of it, leveraging up like they did leads, the rest of the country tends to follow, but at its fastest pace in three years, with the residen- to take shape after the injured Marine started firm for small businesses in Raleigh, NC. before the credit crisis and helping drag the the gap between the capital and less affluent tial sector the best performer. hanging around a mutt named Spanky and Whiteway said her military service gave her economy out of its post-recession doldrums. regions is growing. House price growth national- Supply, however, is still not keeping pace with learned he had a soft spot for dogs. But as you credibility, but she learned how to identify a Property prices are rising at their fastest pace ly has picked up to around 4 percent a year but in rising demand. The International Monetary Fund, might expect from a veteran, Spangler took a target market from other business owners. in three years, according to Nationwide, a build- parts of northern England prices are flat at best. former Bank of England policymakers and disciplined but steadfast approach to building Whiteway sought help from the Women’s ing society. In London, the best-performing In Liverpool, an industrial city in the north- Britain’s official budget watchdog have all his business. The nearly seven-year journey to Business Center of North Carolina, along with region, prices are already 5 percent above their west, the council has launched a project to auc- warned that state-backed mortgage guarantees, opening A Dog’s Dream in New Bern in 2010 successful women business owners, to help 2007 peak. Critics accuse the government of tion derelict properties for as little as a pound. In the main plank of “Help to Buy”, will only push included utilizing local small-business her move her business forward. pumping up the market to restore a feel-good the seaside town of Blackpool a little further prices higher, putting property further out of the resources, going back to school and saving When Spangler returned to Jacksonville, factor ahead of national elections in 2015. A north, two-bedroom properties can still be reach of first-time buyers. Concern has even been money by working unrelated jobs. NC, from Iraq in 2003, he adopted Spanky, a recovery driven by credit, they say, is unsustain- bought for 50,000 pounds, a 10th of the cost of voiced from within the government’s own ranks. “We are growing by leaps and bounds,” tan and white mutt, from a local shelter. “We able and will build problems for the future when an average house in the capital. The government “I did warn about it, and I am worried about said Spangler, 34. The transition from Marine ended up spending a lot of time together,” interest rates rise. touted “Help to Buy” as a scheme to help people the danger of getting into another housing bub- to employee can be a difficult one, Spangler Spangler said. “He went everywhere with me.” For aspiring British homeowners, however, onto the property ladder who would otherwise ble,” business minister Vince Cable said. said, because some private sector opportuni- Spangler enrolled Spanky in classes at the lure is strong. The Bank of England has given lack the means to do so, but its biggest impact Mortgage payments as a percentage of average ties limit veterans with unbending job PetSmart and became infatuated with the a strong hint it might not raise rates before 2016 appears to have been to drive up prices in more income look sustainable, but this will only hold descriptions and micro-management. That is process. He started teaching classes himself and the government is adamant its “Help to Buy” affluent areas by making the housing market for as long as interest rates remain at abnormally one of the reasons self-employment is often a when he was given a medical discharge from scheme will run for three years, rising prices or seem a one-way bet. Indeed, the properties sell- low levels. Affordability on traditional price/earn- better - but not necessarily easier - option for the Marines in 2004. He hurt his hip diving for not. In the capital, cheap mortgages are chang- ing fastest are often above the scheme’s 600,000 ings metrics is already looking stretched. The many veterans. cover when his unit came under fire. The for- ing the drivers of the market. Big price gains used pound price limit. Bank of England faces a dilemma. If it tightens Veterans are 45 percent more likely than mer microwave and multi-channel radio tech- to be for trophy homes snapped up for cash by Ben Cameron, a sales negotiator at Andrew policy prematurely to put a break on property their civilian counterparts to be small-busi- nician used his GI Bill benefits to get an associ- super-rich foreign buyers. Now the bidding wars Scott Robinson, an estate agent that focuses on prices it could snuff out the recovery. If it leaves ness owners or entrepreneurs, said Rhett ate degree at Coastal Carolina Community are breaking out in the suburbs. South-West London and further out Surrey, reck- rates at record lows, homeowners will load up on Jeppson, associate administrator for the US College. Spangler visited Anne Shaw, director Sean Purtill, managing director of Wimbledon ons the sweet spot is between 600,000 to 1.2 mil- more debt and be in more trouble when rates Small Business Administration Office of of the Small Business Center there, to discuss estate agent Ellisons, says buyer interest has lion pounds. A house in this bracket, particularly eventually rise. Veterans Business Development. Nearly 1 in his idea to open a dog-related business. Shaw exploded in the last three months. In South Park if near a good school and transport links, will A Bank of England report in May warned that 10 small businesses nationwide are veteran- and others encouraged him to build a plan Gardens, a desirable pocket of tree-lined roads often sell in just one or two weeks. Nationally, nearly one in 10 people with a mortgage would owned, he said. Collectively, those 2.4 million and save money. “I learned there were more near a park and good school, prices have risen 24 the average time a property spends on the mar- have to take significant action - such as working veteran-owned businesses employ almost 6 things I needed to learn,” he said. percent in a year. In the “Apostles”, a grid of ket is eight weeks. longer hours or cutting back on spending - if million Americans and generate more than $1 Spangler left PetSmart after three years to Edwardian family homes, prices are up 23 per- “Buyers are coming out of rented accommo- rates were to rise by just one percentage point. trillion in receipts. work for the government and later for govern- cent. dation because they are seeing prices rise. They While policymakers deliberate, those stepping “We think supporting that small-business ment contractors. He continued to work on “Just last week we had a meeting of our may have missed out of previous house price ral- off the property ladder are rubbing their hands. veteran owner is huge,” Jeppson said. “It’s not his business plan as he sought a master’s branch managers and everyone kept saying how lies and want to jump on this one,” he said. “Help Tony Richmount is looking forward to a more only that we have a moral obligation to sup- degree in organizational leadership from an incredible this market is,” he said. “When a house to Buy” is not the only way the government is comfortable retirement, and the opportunity to port our veterans, but also it makes a lot of online program. In June 2010, Spangler was comes on our books we will typically hold an subsidising the housing industry. The “Funding indulge his grandchildren too. “My son, who economic sense to provide and foster oppor- spending 90 days in Iraq and 30 days at home open day on a Saturday, have 15 to 20 people for Lending Scheme” launched via the Bank of works in finance, told me I was making a mistake tunities to our veterans.” Military members doing surveillance electronic work on aircraft look round it and by Monday we’ll have five bids, England a year ago has helped lower mortgage when I didn’t sell last year,” he said. “I’m glad I did- transitioning from active service participate in for a government contractor. He had saved mostly at the asking price.” costs and increase the availability of loans. n’t listen.” —Reuters mandated transition assistance programs that about $80,000, and the routine was wearing introduce them to different career tracks, on him. including entrepreneurship. “So, I turned around and made a decision,” Scott Dorney, the North Carolina Military he said. “I was going to quit my job, come Second-hand shops do Business Center’s executive director, said back to the States and start a company.” while there are a plethora of services available Spangler found a building in New Bern and to those veterans who become entrepreneurs, executed a marketing plan, which included navigating through all those resources can be standing outside on the road in an orange a real challenge. Jeppson found aid through dog suit and turning his Ford Transit Connect well during recession the SBA’s Veteran Business Outreach Center at into a Doggy Mobile. Fayetteville (NC) State University. The SBA and Since then, the boarding and day care facil- its resource partners, Jeppson said, can help ity has added grooming, a retail area and a When attorney Charity Kenyon appeared before veterans with everything from building a busi- training center. The business serves up to 200 the California Supreme Court a few years ago, she ness plan to connecting them to financing dogs - and their owners - a week, Spangler was fashionably dressed in serious-lawyer attire. opportunities. said. In late 2011, he founded Dreamer’s Yet from head to toe, her courtroom ensemble - Mark Haupt, president of the N.C. Veteran’s Foundation, a nonprofit agency that raises heels, black skirt and a high-end Ralph Lauren Business Association, recommends that veter- awareness and money for local animal organi- jacket - was purchased from secondhand stores. ans sorting through resources talk to other zations and efforts. Spangler stays in close Total cost: no more than $125. Likewise, Alison business owners who have used the services. touch with the Small Business Center and Merrilees, a longtime California Capitol staffer, He said they should never pay for information attends almost “every small business thing works in a world of designer-clad lobbyists and that organizations such as the SBA provide for there is.” “It is for the interaction with other legislators. On a recent summer workday, she free. “When you are a veteran, one of the business owners, new people that are looking sported a stylish striped skirt and a polka-dot silk things you have is will, and you are persistent, to start a business,” Spangler said. “Because sweater. Both came from a thrift shop. Total cost: and even with no resources or very limited ideas come from anywhere, and growing and $6. resources, you are going to figure things out,” never stop learning is the most important part Both women are committed thrifters, a catego- said US Army veteran Alisha Whiteway, who in of being an entrepreneur.” —MCT ry of shoppers who buy most of their casual and workday wardrobes from “gently used” clothing stores. Their motivations are partly environmental, partly frugal, partly thrill-of-the-hunt fun. Kenyon, Russian billionaire seeks US who started shopping secondhand about 15 years ago, said it’s a way to be both economical and “feel govt financing for luxury jets as though I’m contributing less to environmental impacts. It’s 100 percent recycling.” NEW YORK/ATLANTA: Billionaire Russian busi- him in May that Airfix would seek Ex-Im Bank Thrift-store clothing is also a way to sidestep nessman Gennady Timchenko, a long-time asso- backing to buy 11 Gulfstream jets. An order of so-called “fast fashion,” the inexpensive, trendy ciate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, plans to that size could carry a list value of anywhere clothes churned out cheaply in overseas factories. seek US government-backed funding to buy lux- between $173 million and $710 million, based on The recent garment factory tragedies in ury aircraft, Reuters has learned. To smooth the the catalogue prices of Gulfstream planes. The Bangladesh, where more than 1,200 low-paid GALT: Charity Kenyon picks out an outfit she bought second-hand at a consignment path for financial backing from the US. Export- jets range from $15.7 million to $64.5 million workers were killed in fires and a building collapse, store at her home in Galt, California. —MCT Import Bank and allay possible US government apiece. Any future Ex-Im Bank deal for Timchenko have raised awareness of the dangers of a buy- her eye-popping turquoise-and-teal brocade coat are regular thrift shop hounds, frequenting Thrift concerns about him, Timchenko hired lobbyists or his firms would require him to pass a detailed cheap, buy-more clothing culture. that always draws compliments. Does she ever Town outlets. It often entails picking through “a lot from powerhouse Washington law firm Patton vetting process the bank carries out on potential “I don’t like the idea of buying cheap, dispos- feel self-conscious about where her designer of crappy shirts” or those with “funny sayings that Boggs, according to emails and documents customers, which can include sharing informa- able clothes. Secondhand shopping breaks that labels come from? At the Capitol, she sometimes really aren’t that funny,” notes Paiva. When he was viewed by Reuters. tion with several U.S. government agencies. “We cycle,” said Merrilees, who got hooked on buying has to “bite my tongue” rather than reveal she paid 13, Paiva thought thrift-shopping was “kind of Timchenko plans to ask Ex-Im Bank for a loan represent one of Gennady Timchenko’s compa- used a decade ago, initially for her kids’ clothes. only $10 for a skirt or is wearing someone else’s gross,” but in high school it caught on among his guarantee to buy as many as 11 aircraft from nies, Airfix Aviation,” Patton Boggs partner Certainly, buying secondhand isn’t a new concept. castoffs. Indeed, 80 percent of consumers sur- friends. “It’s a fun way to express yourself cheaply,” Gulfstream Aerospace of Savannah, Georgia, Laurence Harris wrote in a May email, seen by Consignment stores and charity-backed stores veyed in recent years by America’s Research Group said the senior, who said he’s bought plenty of $1 according to one US official who spoke to his lob- Reuters, in which he requested a meeting with have survived for years on donated goods and loy- said they’d “never buy” someone else’s worn cloth- T-shirts and $4 pairs of jeans, as well as dress shirts, byists - though the scope of the potential deal the US government official. “We know you have al shoppers. Not to mention mainstays like ing. khakis and shoes. remains unclear. Timchenko is one of Russia’s concerns about Gennady. We’d like to talk to you Goodwill and Salvation Army. “A lot of people don’t want to buy something “You can find original clothes that you couldn’t richest oligarchs, the billionaire business barons about this.” And online, eBay has plenty of competitors used because of health concerns,” said find anywhere else. It’s a surprise every time.” who emerged following the fall of the Soviet Patton Boggs later met with the US official, with trendy names like Tradesy, Rehash and Chairman/CEO Britt Beemer. Yet the troubled Among his favorites: a pair of Vans slip-on shoes Union, some of whom enjoy close ties to Putin. and the lobbyists sought to address what they Threadflip. The recent recession had a huge economy drives consumers to hunt for used cloth- with a dark-plaid pattern that “no one had ever The plane order would bolster the fleet of said were “unfounded allegations” about impact on the thrift shop industry, said Michael ing bargains. In a back-to-school shopping survey seen before.” Both Merrilees and Kenyon always Timchenko’s Finland-based luxury jet charterer, Timchenko, including that he was part of a cadre Gold, founder of TheThriftShopper.com, a Vero in July, America’s Research Group reported that wash or dry-clean their secondhand buys before Airfix Aviation Oy, whose aircraft have reportedly of businessmen who potentially benefit from Beach, Fla.-based directory of charity-based sec- 18.9 percent of US adults said they had shopped wearing. And Kenyon said she never buys used transported Kremlin-linked businessmen and close ties to Putin. Ex-Im Bank spokesman Phil ondhand stores. He said his listings have jumped in a secondhand store during the last year. athletic wear, running shoes or underwear. Russian government officials. Cogan said the bank hasn’t yet received a formal past 11,100 in recent years. “People are thrifting Another avenue for secondhand clothes is “refash- Indeed, some resale stores decline to take lin- Patton Boggs acknowledged its work on application from Timchenko and can’t comment more than ever,” he said. “There was a stigma that’s ion,” where creative, seamstress-savvy artists buy gerie, swimsuits or hats for sanitary reasons. When Timchenko’s behalf. It told Reuters it has held on talks with potential borrowers. Gulfstream, a been disappearing as thrift shops become more used apparel that’s snipped and resewn into “new” traveling, Kenyon makes a point to seek out preliminary talks with Ex-Im Bank, officials from unit of General Dynamics, declined to comment. boutique-y.” garments. upscale consignment shops in US cities, as well as two Senate offices and a US congressional policy Anton Kurevin, a spokesman for Timchenko’s In 2012, the “used merchandise” industry, Olivia Coelho, co-owner of Bows & Arrows secondhand stores in foreign countries. One of her advisor, without naming the officials. The firm Moscow-based holding company Volga which includes sellers of apparel, furniture, books resale boutique in Sacramento, Calif., whose favorite finds was an all-felt designer jacket picked said the talks with Ex-Im Bank involved a loan Resources, confirmed to Reuters that Timchenko and jewelry, racked up $13 billion in annual rev- wardrobe is mostly recycled clothing, says she up at a Denmark consignment store - for $5. guarantee for a single jet that Airfix has already plans to seek a loan guarantee from Ex-Im Bank. enue, according to First Research, which profiles hunts for period pieces from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s Kenyon, who retired last year from practicing ordered. “These discussions were preliminary,” Timchenko, who owns 44 percent of Gunvor, has US industries. Saving money is a big appeal of at vintage stores, estate sales and flea markets. law, says there’s another virtue to secondhand said Patton Boggs partner Joseph Brand in an seen his wealth multiply over the past decade thrifting. Lots of budget-conscious moms like buy- She looks for geometric and bohemian fabrics shopping. Years ago, at a League of Women Voters email. The quest for US government-backed after Gunvor captured deals to market crude ing used baby and children’s clothes, because that can be recrafted into crop tops, tunics or conference, she heard activist Gloria Steinem ask funding is perfectly legal, but comes as sub- exports from state-run Russian energy firms. He they’re quickly outgrown. shirts, often thumbing through “plus-size” racks the audience to open their checkbooks and see sidiaries of Timchenko’s flagship firm, global com- now has a fortune estimated by Forbes at $14.1 The resale market “is blossoming thanks to val- because there’s more yardage to work with. “It’s where their financial priorities lay. Her message: If modities trader Gunvor Group, are under investi- billion. The Russian billionaire declined to be ue-conscious consumers,” according to the nation- the ‘greenness’ of it, but I also like the fashion his- you can afford $100 designer jeans, you can afford gation by the US Department of Justice. Gunvor interviewed for this story, but has consistently al Association of Resale Professionals, which proj- tory,” said Coelho. “It’s taking a fabric that’s already a $100 donation. “I’ve sort of turned that on its said in May the investigation relates to oil trading denied claims that his relationship with Putin has ects 7 percent annual growth in the number of lived its own life and cutting it up and making it head,” said Kenyon, who sits on a number of non- activities but has not provided further details. The led to any benefits for his businesses. “To connect consignment and secondhand stores, currently into new shapes and styles.” profit boards. “I would never spend $300 on any Department of Justice would not comment. my success to the fact that I know (Putin) is non- estimated at 25,000. For many veteran thrifters, Thrifting also appeals to teens who want to item of clothing, but it’s easy to give that same A US official, who spoke on condition of sense,” Timchenko told Swiss newspaper Neue though, it’s just plain fun. express themselves. Merrilees’ son Andrew Paiva, amount to a nonprofit. ... And it’s far more satisfy- anonymity, said that Patton Boggs partners told Zurcher Zeitung in April. —Reuters “It lets me take risks, buying things I would nev- er do if I were paying full price,” said Merrilees, like 17, and friends from his Sacramento high school ing.” —MCT MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 BUSINESS Booz & Company announces results Canon to support IAAF World Championships Moscow 2013 of Fit for Growth Index 2013 study LONDON: Canon, as an Official Partner of the IAAF World Championships Moscow Leading global management con- bilities; aligned resource base and ance. Companies that focus on the into five broad “archetypes,” each 2013, which takes place in August, will pro- sulting firm Booz & Company yester- cost structure; and supportive organ- three key elements of strategic clarity with its own characteristics and chal- vide support for the event through a range day announced the results of the ization”. The study analyzed nearly and coherence, resource alignment, lenges. The study identifies a specific of activities. Canon is an Official Partner of 2013 Fit for Growth Index study, 200 public companies across a wide and supportive organization gener- set of recommendations for compa- the International Association of Athletics which finds sustainable company range of industries. Each company’s ate higher shareholder returns. nies in each archetype. Federations (IAAF) World Athletics Series, performance is driven by the extent Companies with the highest Fit sponsoring a total of 15 IAAF World to which corporations are able to link for Growth Index score tightly link Athletics Series events from 2013 to 2016. their strategic and cost and resources their strategic and cost and resources’ The IAAF World Championships Moscow agendas. “Since the 2008 economic agendas while building supportive 2013, which begins on August 10, is a glob- crisis, when many firms had to slash organizations. They clearly under- al competition that will bring together costsand resources in a rush, execu- stand which capabilities are truly crit- more than 2,500 athletes from some 200 tives have been increasingly pres- ical for winning with their strategy, countries and regions. Canon, in addition sured to determine how to best and they funnel the bulk of their to displaying the company’s logo on sig- reposition their companies for resources to those differentiating nage within the venue and on outdoor growth and economic recovery. capabilities. Finally, they strive to advertisements throughout Moscow, will Many companies are sitting on build supportive organizations so support the Championships through its IAAF and Local Organizing Committee offi- healthy balance sheets, but few are that the collective actions of their products, technology and service by carry- cial websites during the competition, will really clear about how to make the people align more closely to their ing out a range of activities, including present one image per day that has been most of their resources,” said Vinay strategy. those listed below. carefully selected from among the many Couto, Booz & Company senior part- “Having worked with many lead- captured daily during the event. Visitors ner and co-author of the study. ing companies across a variety of On-site Canon professional will be able to enjoy breathtaking images “Booz & Company’s Fit for Growth industries, we havethe unique service centre of the athletes in action, captured by top approach is a proven way forward for opportunity to gain insights into At numerous sporting competitions sports photographers who are supported companies that want to more effi- Vinay Couto Walid Fayad what winning organizations do to both in Japan and overseas, Canon has pro- by the outstanding imaging performance ciently utilize their resources to grow return to sustainable high perform- vided behind-the-scenes support to mem- of Canon cameras and lenses. stronger” said Dr Walid Fayad, Booz & index score was calculated and com- Although the steps may seem ance,” said Booz & Company principal bers of the press covering these events, Company partner”. “The Fit for pared with its total shareholder clear and the positive impact is obvi- Manish Mahajan.”The Fit for Growth including technical support, advice and Canon area in the IAAF Growth Index measures how well a return over the past two years. ous, less than one-fifth of the compa- Index provides a measurable, quan- repair services as well as loans of the latest market street fan zone company connects its cost and nies (17 percent) are well positioned tifiable metric that assesses the ben- Canon EOS system camera and lens equip- Fans attending the IAAF World resources and growth agendas by Key findings to grow. Only a small subset of efits of how a company can build ment. To further improve media support at Championships in Moscow will be able to assessing companies in three key There is a clear correlation those(6 percent of the total) perform competitive muscle while cutting the the IAAF World Championships Moscow have fun with imagery at the event in areas: strategic clarity and coherence between a company’s Fit for Growth well along all three dimensions of the corporate fat that weighs the compa- 2013, expert staff at the on-site Canon Canon’s area within the IAAF Market Street with a clear and aligned set of capa- Index score and its market perform- Fit for Growth Index. Companies fall nydown.” Professional Service centre will assist the fan zone. Amongst other entertainment journalists and sports photographers from activities, visitors will be able to enjoy various countries and regions across the Canon’s exclusive photo studio. The images world. Additionally, all accredited photog- from the Canon Studio on Market Street raphers covering the event will wear bibs will be shared on the Canon Russia displaying the Canon logo. Facebook page. Canon is also providing the IAAF with a Canon Special IAAF World range of imaging and printing solutions to Championships Moscow 2013 website help ensure the overall success of the tour- Canon will incorporate within the com- nament, including printers and multifunc- pany’s homepage a dedicated IAAF World tion devices which will be used in Moscow Championships Moscow 2013 website that in IAAF offices, the media centre, the provides information related to the Canon broadcast TV centre and the accreditation Professional Service centre. Additionally, centres. Canon will continue contributing the site will include a link to the Canon to the advancement of sports through the Photo of the Day, which, featured on the use of Canon products and technologies. MENACORP builds UAE’s largest brokerage team

MENACORP, the UAE’s leading investment bank, has announced that it has recruited several high- Gulf Extrusions unveils new profile senior professionals to its brokerage divi- sion operating in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to increase its total of front-office brokerage profes- sionals to 35. The premier financial services group logo at special suhour event now has the largest brokerage force in the coun- try and one of the largest in the MENA region. DUBAI: Gulf Extrusions, a leading global manu- extensive and holistic rebranding campaign - “Gulf Extrusions has a long tradition of excel- The Emirates Securities and Commodities facturer of extruded aluminum products, has ranging from brand auditing to corporate identity lence, and excellence means constant improve- Authority requires a minimum of two brokers per unveiled its new corporate logo depicting its - being undertaken to reenergize the corporate ment, which is why we have decided to infuse a brokerage firm; most of the UAE’s 50 locally- renewed and highly focused motivation to move spirit. Particular attention is being given to prop- new look and feel to our brand and identity. Over based firms currently employ a maximum of four. ‘forward and upwards’ during a special suhour erly and strongly projecting Gulf Extrusions’ Value the past few years we have achieved sustained MENACORP’s brokerage team is thus far above dinner held recently at The Music Hall at the Statements with regards to the Human Aspect, growth and through our wide range of products both the industry standard and actual practice Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel in The Palm, Dubai. the Environment, Ethics/Credibility, and we have managed to be proactive and flexible in and will exceptionally drive its sales capabilities The new logo retains the green color of the old Technology/Equipment. meeting market needs. Through our rebranding moving forward. Official data published by the Dubai Financial logo, signifying Gulf Extrusions’ full support for The new branding is aligned also to the reshap- initiative we aim to clearly impart these messages, Fathi Ben Grira environmental causes in the Middle East. ing of Gulf Extrusions vision, mission and business especially to our valued customers and partners, Market (DFM) and the Abu Dhabi Securities However, the four arrows extending in multiple model, highlighting also the important role of the and show how we intend to remain an industry Exchange (ADX) on August 1, 2013 ranks MENA- new Head of Trading, Equity Sales Institutional directions have been replaced by two arrows Corporate Social Responsibility. Gulf Extrusions leader,” said Majid Al-Ghurair. CORP first among 50 competitors on the com- Clients who was formerly VP - Institutional Sales pointing upward and forward, reflecting the new new vision is “To globally become the premier alu- Aside from being a launch platform, the suhour bined UAE markets with a share of 13.2 per cent Trader - Foreign Clients of EFG Hermes ; Ashraf corporate thrust. The sleek curves of the arrows minium extrusion company”. The company wants dinner served as an ideal venue for Gulf Extrusion on the DFM and 10.5 per cent on the ADX. Amin, a former Trading Manager at Al-Safwa also signify the company’s dynamism. Overall, the to meet its vision through the new mission “To to share in the Ramadan spirit, express corporate Nabil Al Rantisi, Managing Director of Islamic Financial Services who will now assume logo represents the company’s desire to combine constantly and persistently exceed the expecta- camaraderie, and interact with key customers and Brokerage, MENACORP, said: “Building up the the post of Senior Manager, Equity Sales Islamic tradition with modernity as it reaches for greater tions of our business partners in all aspects includ- media representatives. The event was hosted by largest brokerage force in the UAE and probably Desk; Samer Al-Affouri, who came from Al- heights. ing quality and delivery through sustained busi- Majid Saif Al-Ghurair, Managing Director of Gulf the largest in the MENA region gives MENACORP Damman Securities as Branch Manager of the The launching of the logo forms part of an ness excellence and industry innovation.” Extrusions. a strong competitive edge and unparalleled mar- ADX Branch and who will now act as Senior ket insights. We would like to note that our new Manager, Equity Sales; and Ayman Alsatari, the recruits are all high-profile, seasoned senior pro- new Head of Trading International Products, fessionals with solid credentials and excellent rep- DGCX who was formerly General Manager Forex utations in the UAE markets. They bring to the with Al-Brooge Forex Broker. company a wealth of experience that will keep us “Attracting the best talents is the cornerstone at the top of the UAE markets.” of our growth strategy. We are excited to work “If market conditions allow it, then we aim to with such qualified and experienced profession- further build up our front-office staff to 50 in the als. Our brokerage division has been achieving near future. This will allow us to cover all the mar- unprecedented results in the industry since the kets of the MENA region as well as forex, com- creation of the DFM and the ADX and I am confi- modities, and other international products,” he dent that the newest members of our team com- added. The new recruits include Talal Al- ing from some of the most reputed firms in the Batayneh, former Head of Trading at Al-Ramz UAE will help us accelerate the pace of our Securities who will now be MENACORP’s Deputy growth and enable us to deliver better services to Managing Director Brokerage, Equity Sales; Raed our clients,” said Fathi Ben Grira, CEO, MENACORP. Salameh, previously Senior Markets Strategist for Abu Dhabi -based MENACORP is an award- Al-Ramz Securities who has been appointed winning investment bank authorized and regu- Head of Trading, Equity Sales Dubai Office; Yahya lated by the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Issawi, the former Head of Sales at Mubasher who Authority and the Dubai Financial Services will now be the Head of Retail Equity Sales; and Authority. It provides world-class expertise in Firas Al-Zghaibi, MENACORP’s new Markets financial advisory, brokerage, asset management Qatar Airways hosts a fun-filled day at KidZania Strategist who previously worked for Mubasher and financial research. Maintaining the best as Senior Investment Advisor. workforce has been vital to the group’s sustained Rounding off the list are Hesham Khairy, the KUWAIT: Qatar Airways invited children from Kuwait industry leadership. Association for the Care of Children in Hospital and Al- Kharafi Activity Kids Center for disabled children for an exciting day of fun and entertainment at KidZania PIC engaging with key Kuwait. KidZania Kuwait is an award-winning children’s city-concept globally recognised for its unique blend of Kuwaiti NGOs: KPMG education and entertainment. Located in Kuwait’s largest shopping mall, The Avenue, groups of children gathered KUWAIT: Petrochemical Industries Company ideas of projects that could benefit the coun- at KidZania where they had the chance to role play real (PIC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum try. The workshop that was held in KPMG life activities of their dream professions. Representatives Corporation, is engaging with key Kuwaiti offices in Al Hamra also focused on providing from Qatar Airways distributed gifts to participating chil- NGOs, charities and educational organisa- guidance to the various organisations on dren. Families of Qatar Airways employees in Kuwait also tions as part of implementing its Corporate how PIC will support selected sustainability joined the fun on this special day, reinforcing the airlines Sustainability Strategy to create a better and projects, which will be managed and imple- commitment to supporting local charitable and social more sustainable future for Kuwait. Besides mented by the organizations themselves. activities during the holy month. sponsoring sustainability initiatives, PIC is Furthermore, KPMG’s team of International keen to introduce corporate funding best and Kuwaiti staff recently ran a series of one- practices into the country by partnering with to-one meetings with the interested organi- Citibank Kuwait named ‘Best organisations and supporting them structure sations to assis them in aligning with PIC’s cri- and deliver concrete projects. teria, and ensure that the most relevant and Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank’ To this end, it has engaged KPMG to assist impactful projects will be implemented. them in this venture and leverage on its inter- Stephen Blakeley, the Project Director for KUWAIT: Citibank NA Kuwait has Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, First Round. According to Global pleased to receive this award for the national expertise of working with some of KPMG, commented “PIC’s desire to apply announced that it has won the “Best Algeria, and Morocco were named Finance: “Winning banks were second time from Global Finance. the world’s leading corporate, governmental global leading practices to its engagement Corporate/Institutional Internet winners in the award for “Best selected based on the following cri- This award is a strong recognition of and private donors. This creates a unique with NGOs and universities is a testament to Bank” award. The win came in the Corporate/Institutional Internet teria: strength of strategy for attract- our capabilities and the service we opportunity for organisations to collaborate PIC’s commitment to achieving real positive first round of Global Finance maga- Bank” in their respective markets ing and servicing online customers, provide to our clients in Kuwait.” with businesses like PIC, and make a signifi- impacts for Kuwait. Working alongside some zine’s awards for the 2013 Best while Citibank Bahrain and Citibank success in getting clients to use web Global Finance is an international cant impact within Kuwaiti society and of Kuwait’s top NGOs and Universities is a Internet Banks in the Middle East Egypt won best Consumer Internet offerings, growth of online cus- finance magazine with a circulation specifically focusing on environment, educa- great opportunity to foster closer collabora- and Africa. Bank Awards. tomers, breadth of product offer- in over 163 countries. The magazine tion and overall lifestyle. tion between corporates and NGOs and This is the second year Citibank Winners were chosen among ings, evidence of tangible benefits covers a wide spectrum of subjects As part of this collaboration, KPMG Universities for the benefit of all Kuwaitis”. NA Kuwait wins the “Best entries evaluated by a world-class gained from Internet initiatives, and including corporate financing, capi- brought together NGOs and univerisities that Organisations will be submitting their pro- Corporate/Institutional Internet panel of judges at Infosys. Global web site design and functionality”. tal markets, monetary policies, meet PIC’s criteria, and who have a strong posals over the next few weeks, and PIC is Bank” award as it has won the same Finance editors were responsible for Ozgur Kutay, General Manager banking operations and risk man- track record within Kuwait, to discuss the looking to finalise its selection of projects in 2011. Citi’s branches in UAE, the final selection of winners in the for Citibank NA Kuwait, said: “We are agement. opportunity in details, and brainstorm initial towards the end of 2013. technology MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 Using technology to thwart bike thieves

PENNSYLVANIA: Ben Perlman knew how to lock up His project will yield an interactive map that pin- have been reunited with their owners with help these incidents spread, several hundred new mem- a bike. Every night, the University of Pennsylvania points where and when bicycle theft occurs. from a new Facebook group - Philadelphia Stolen bers have joined the Facebook group, which now junior said, he latched a U-lock onto the frame of his As more people use bicycles to commute and for Bikes - and plainclothes officers from the Third has more than 1,500 and dozens of fresh postings $400 Cannondale, laced a cable through the recreation, thefts have naturally increased, said Police District. “It doesn’t happen real often that of stolen bikes every day. wheels, and secured it all to a fat wooden post on Susan Dannenberg, policy fellow for the Bicycle bikes are recovered,” said Officer Michael Duffy, who the porch of his off-campus house in West Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, which proposed helped in both instances. His district, which covers A sampling: Philadelphia. and helped design the project. The coalition will use most of South Philadelphia, has been encouraging My beloved bike was stolen while I was working But the city’s bike thieves are a determined lot. the new map to warn the public where to exercise residents for the last two years to register their bicy- as a dog walker around front and Master streets, One morning 18 months ago, Perlman woke up to extra caution, she said, and perhaps to help retrieve cles with the police, filing photographs, serial num- both the U lock and Cable lock were cut off of the find it all gone. Including the wooden post. a few purloined bikes. bers, frame size, and special identifying characteris- bike and it was gone within minutes. It has a brown “Which, to me, was impressive,” Perlman said. Last year, an average of 160 were stolen each tics. Without those details, Duffy said, it is difficult to cup holder, a black basket . . . “The way I locked it . . . they would have had to carry month, up from 135 a month in 2007. That’s one prove ownership. Felt cruiser stolen off rack on 10th Street the whole thing away.” every 4.5 hours. Working at Azavea’s hip, geekish “In the course of a few days, bikes can change between Walnut and Chestnut on Tuesday, July A new study of police data has identified the offices decorated with cherry-red chairs and Bart hands several times,” he said. So even if a bike is 17th between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It has a custom hottest spots for bike theft in Philadelphia. And Simpson dolls, Dahlberg projects graphs and maps found, the thief who might have been charged with rear rack (white) . . . Perlman lives in the hottest one of all - University onto a large computer screen on the wall. The one a felony may now be facing only a misdemeanor, Stolen in West Philadelphia: Specialized City around the Penn campus. indicating monthly bike-theft totals looks like a car- receiving stolen property. Crosstrail Black and Silver, 2009 model, serial #: The close second and third winners of this dubi- diogram, a steady rhythm of highs in the summer With the new Facebook group and other social WUD096019096E, has black fenders, a black rear ous honor are Washington Square East and and lows in the dead of winter. media, the net for retrieving stolen bikes has rack, an added water bottle holder and a stupid red Rittenhouse Square. This summer, six bicycles were One of Dahlberg’s more unnerving discoveries is widened considerably, said Duffy, who posts basket tied on the rack . . . stolen from Perlman’s roommates at a house they this: Once a bike has been stolen, the likelihood of updates on Twitter (@ppdmikeduffy). No matter how sharp-eyed and well-coordinated share on the 4000 block of Walnut Street. another going missing in the next week from that On June 16, Ryan Fiel reported to police that his the community becomes in its efforts to reunite And peak bike-stealing season hasn’t even exact location increases 260 percent. Even 90 days $1,500 custom road bike with a yellow-and-red owners with their bikes, said Dannenberg, the best kicked into gear. Police data show that, every year in later, the risk is still 41 percent higher. frame was missing. He posted the loss on the strategy is to lock up your baby well. August and September, nearly 600 bicycle owners This could be because multiple bicycle owners Facebook stolen-bikes page and quickly learned “Some people are good with spatial relation- return to wherever they left their wheels to find tend to cluster in the same buildings, he said, or that it was for sale on Craigslist. The next day, he ships. Some are not,” she said, so the Bicycle hacked metal, amputated frames, or nothing at all. because there are bicycle racks in these locations. arranged to meet the seller. Police arrested the Coalition has posted a video on its website with In the last six years, more than 10,700 bicycles, Another graph - this one in concentric, multicol- man, and Fiel got his bike back. thorough instructions on how to properly batten with an aggregate value of $3.9 million, were ored circles - shows which days of the week are the A woman, who asked that her name not be used, down. For someone like Perlman, who has already reported stolen in Philadelphia, said Tyler Dahlberg, riskiest. “Mondays and Tuesdays,” Dahlberg said, reported her $1,200 black-and-green Cannondale been burned, no amount of hardware is going to a graduate student from Clark University in again noting that it was anyone’s guess why. His stolen in December. According to the police report, give him confidence. He locks up his new Worcester, Mass. job, he explained, is to identify the trends - not on July 8, a member of the Facebook group alerted Cannondale (which he won this year in a $10 raffle) Dahlberg, 28, is here for the summer on a fellow- explain them. her to a Craigslist listing in which a bike that looked in populated areas only for short periods of time. ship sponsored by Azavea, a geospacial-analysis The bicycle-riding community is developing oth- like hers was for sale for $1,000. She contacted the And at night? software-development company - they make data er means of waging its counteroffensive against Third District police, who set up another successful “I’m not taking any more chances,” he said. “I and maps to produce information in amazing ways. bike theft. In the last two months, at least two bikes sting operation. In the last few weeks, since news of bring it inside.”— MCT Microsoft upgrades GPU speed, graphics drivers ‘Asynchronous matchmaking’

NEW YORK: A senior Microsoft executive has revealed that the clock speed of the Xbox One graphics processing unit has been increased. Speaking on the podcast of Xbox mouthpiece Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb, corporate vice-presi- dent Marc Whitten claimed that the speed had been increased from 800 to 853mhz, ostensibly providing a 6% increase in graphics processing performance. Furthermore, Whitten has claimed that the graphics drivers provided to developers TOKYO: The Japanese cargo-carrying rocket, H-2B, lifts off from the launch pad of the have been updated - meaning that studios southern island of Tanegashima yesterday. — AFP should be able to better tune their code to the final architecture of the machine. “Since E3, we’ve dropped in what we internal- Japanese rocket takes ly call our mono driver,” he said. “It’s our graphics driver that really is 100% optimised for the Xbox One hardware. You start with the base DirectX robot to space station driver, and then you take out all parts that don’t look like Xbox One and you add in everything TOKYO: Japan launched a cargo-carrying records of its conversations with Wakata, that really optimises that experience. Almost all rocket yesterday loaded with supplies for who is the first Japanese astronaut to com- of our content partners have really picked it up the crew of the International Space Station, mand the ISS. now, and I think it’s made a really nice improve- along with a small robot meant as a com- The robot’s creator Tomotaka Takahashi ment.” panion for one of the country’s astronauts. and his team posted photos taken near the It is, however, common for console manufac- The H-2B rocket blasted off from the launch pad on Twitter. turers to regularly update development kits with southern island of Tanegashima at 04:48 “The launch was so beautiful and new drivers, APIs and libraries before the release Xbox One: now slightly more powerful. am local time (1948 GMT Saturday), images breath-taking,” they said in a tweet. “Thank of a new machine. really key in how we’ve thought about building identical. He’s saying that the driver is going to broadcast by the Japan Aerospace you everyone for watching our project so Meanwhile, Whitten also spoke briefly about the system.” be the way to talk to the hardware without Exploration Agency (JAXA) showed. warmly.” The black-and-white humanoid the Xbox One’s ‘asynchronous matchmaking’ sys- Both Microsoft and Sony are holding press going down to the register level. The hardcore “The HTV4 module has separated from robot, wearing bright red boots, displayed tem, which is designed to make it easier for conferences at this month’s Gamescom event in will want a lower-level access than that, but for the rocket as scheduled and continues its its communication skills in June: “This may gamers to set up multiplayer sessions that aren’t Cologne. It is likely that the company’s will the rest of us it’s mostly going to be fine. journey to the ISS,” a JAXA spokesman said look a small step, but it will be a big stride full of potty-mouthed teenagers. finalise the exact dates for their hardware “My first reaction is that this is a strange thing during the broadcast streamed over the as a robot,” Kirobo told reporters. “We’re now deeply integrating the live servic- launches, and new game announcements are to be talking about. It’s going back to the days Internet. “Kirobo will remember Mr Wakata’s face es,” said Whitten. “Look at an example like ‘smart also possible. when we used to announce how many dot prod- “Information on its progress will be giv- so it can recognise him when they reunite match’ - it’s our ability to rethink how we do Games programmer Byron Atkinson-Jones is ucts the hardware could do per frame - do con- en later, as and when,” he added of the up in space,” Takahashi had told AFP. matching, to make sure you get into the match- the founder of indie developer Xiotex, and once sumers care about that kind of thing? module which is due to dock at the station “He will be the first robot to visit the es that you want, and that game developers worked at Microsoft’s Lionhead Studios. He lis- “Maybe it’s okay from a dev point of view - it’s on August 9. The unmanned rocket carried space station.” The robot, which has a wide have the ability to really tailor those around your tened to Whitten’s comments about the Xbox all about ease of use. However, it also sounds like a cargo transporter filled with drinking range of physical motion, will also play a skill, and also other factors like the type of peo- One graphics drivers. Here’s what he had to say. yet more, ‘there’s a layer of abstraction between water, food, clothing and work supplies for role in some missions, relaying messages ple you like to play with and the types of match- “What he’s saying is that Microsoft has intro- the developer and the real machine’ and in this the six permanent ISS crew. from the control room to the astronaut. es you like to play in.” duced an interface for XBox One developers to sense it’s seeming more and more like a PC The annual mission, which has previous- Sending the android to space is part of a Essentially, players are able to keep a match- make using the hardware a lot easier - what we rather than a dedicated games console. ly been completed by countries including study aimed at seeing how a non-human making window for a favourite title open, even call an abstraction layer. This presents the hard- “This is not necessarily bad. I for one jumped the United States and Russia, will also pick companion can provide emotional support when they’re on the dashboard or playing some- ware in a more human friendly way, making for joy when Sony announced the PS4 was more up waste from the space centre. for people isolated over long periods. thing else. The app remembers the players’ something that might otherwise be complex to of a PC architecture. What worries me though is “The H-2A and H-2B rockets have been Back on earth, twin robot Mirata will be friends and preferred opponents, match set- control into something a little easier to harness. that given it’s a driver based architecture, does successfully launched total 20 times in a on the lookout for any problems encoun- tings, etc, and pushes a notification at them Most of the early work in games development is that mean that Microsoft can turn on and off row,” said Yoichi Kujirai, chief of the aero- tered by its electronic counterpart, which when there are enough participants available. what we call boilerplate stuff - it’s what we all certain features depending on which developer space division at Mitsubishi Heavy was inspired by the legendary animation “When your friends are ready to play, you can have to do in order to get the consoles up and level you are? I.e. are you an indie developer or Industries, which carried out the project. character Astro Boy. drop back in,” said Whitten. “That for us has been running ready for our games, and it all looks an AAA developer?” — AP “We would like to sell this technology to In January, Japan launched two satel- Asia and the Middle East,” he said, as quot- lites from Tanegashima to strengthen its ed by Jiji Press. surveillance capabilities, including keeping A small talking robot accompanied a close eye on North Korea after it vowed to Obama administration Sunday’s mission. The android is designed launch another nuclear test. to act as a chatting companion for astro- One of them was a radar-equipped unit naut Koichi Wakata, who is set to arrive at to complete a system of surveillance satel- overrules Apple import ban the space station later this year. lites that would allow Tokyo to monitor any Standing at just 34 centimetres (13.4 place in the world at least once a day. WASHINGTON: US Trade Representative to competitors so the devices can communi- inches) tall and weighing about one kilo- The other was a demonstration satellite Michael Froman yesterday overruled a June cate as part of an industry standard for cell- gram (2.2 pounds), Kirobo is programmed to collect data for research and develop- decision by the US International Trade phones. Under the “standards-essential to communicate in Japanese and keep ment. — AFP Commission, which had banned imports of patent” legal theory prevailing in federal the iPhone 4 and some variations of the iPad courts, holders of such patents are obligated 2. The commission ruled that the Chinese- to license them to all comers on “fair, reason- Facebook Home at odds with made Apple devices violated a patent held by able and non-discriminatory” terms. US Samsung and couldn’t be imported. The ban courts have ruled that such patents cannot how world uses computers never went into effect, though, because the be the basis for import bans. The Obama administration had 60 days to decide International Trade Commission follows a dif- hen the iPhone was new, Steve This was four years after Douglas if it would uphold the commission. ferent standard than the courts, but the Jobs showed one to Alan Kay Engelbart’s demo of NLS (oNLine Obama is against import bans on the basis Obama administration wants it to adhere to Wand asked him if it was “good System), which introduced hypertext, the of the type of patent at issue in the Samsung the same principles. enough to criticize.” Kay, a computing mouse, and videoconferencing, and two case. The White House has recommended Froman wrote that he shares the Obama pioneer, had been a hero to Apple’s years before Ted Nelson published that Congress limit the ITC’s ability to impose administration’s concerns that the holders of founder: in 1972, when much of the Computer Lib/Dream Machines, a sprawl- import bans in these cases. Samsung and standards-essential patents could get “undue world was still using magnetic tape, he ing manifesto of personal liberation Apple are in a global legal battle over smart- leverage” over their competitors. had proposed to his colleagues at Xerox’s through hypertext. All were part of a Palo phones. Apple argues Samsung’s Android Last year, a federal court ruled that Palo Alto Research Center a small, Alto tradition that believed the computer phones copy vital iPhone features. Samsung Samsung owed Apple $1 billion in damages portable, and, above all, personal com- should be (in Jobs’s words) a “bicycle for is fighting back with its own complaints. In an for infringing on non-essential Apple patents. puter called the Dynabook. Apple bor- our minds.” email, Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet But the judge refused to impose an import rowed slavishly from Kay’s vision. Over a The Android operating system is also said the company applauded the administra- ban on Samsung phones and later struck quarter-century later, Kay told Jobs that part of that tradition-mostly because it tion “for standing up for innovation.” $450 million from the verdict, saying the the iPhone could be worth criticizing-but borrows the iPhone’s conventions, but Samsung said in a statement late Saturday jurors miscalculated. The case is set for a only if Apple enlarged the screen to the also because of its parentage at Google, a night that it was disappointed in Froman’s rul- rematch in appeals court. size of a 5-by-8-inch Moleskine note- company whose mission is to “organize ing, saying the ITC “correctly recognized that Samsung is the world’s largest maker of book. the world’s information and make it uni- Samsung has been negotiating in good faith, smartphones. Analysts estimate it outsold Kay’s 1972 proposal specified the versally accessible and useful.” Both and that Apple remains unwilling to take a Apple nearly 2 to 1 in the first three months NEW DELHI: In this May 27, 2011, file photo, a salesper- properties of screen, processor, and Apple and Google sell their users a kind license.” Froman wrote in a letter to the com- of the year. However, Apple’s smartphone son at a mobile phone shop displays an Apple iPhone 4 memory, but the model of computing it of superhumanism made possible by tril- mission that he has concerns about patent business is more profitable The iPhone 4 was to a customer in New Delhi. US President Obama’s described was as much moral as techni- lions of processor clock cycles, echoing holders getting too much leverage over com- launched in 2010 and is the oldest iPhone still trade representative has vetoed a ban on imports of cal: a world of software “objects” that the Whole Earth Catalog’s 1968 dictum: petitors that use their technology under sold by Apple. The ITC ruling applied only to the iPhone 4 and some variations of the iPad 2, revers- could be directly manipulated by the “We are as gods and might as well get licenses. the AT&T version of the phone. Apple is likely ing a ruling in favor of rival South Korean electronics machine’s users, who might be children. good at it.” — MCT Companies license patented technology to retire the model. —AP company Samsung. — AP MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Democratic governors nervous about health plan

MILWAUKEE: Democratic governors say es with more than 50 employees work- despite problems with the law’s launch. law. “A cynic would be right to say the affordable health care is a false choice, they are nervous about getting the new ing 30 or more hours a week were sup- Republicans have stated openly they reason they pushed back the employer and it’s an example of the differences federal health care law implemented but posed to offer affordable health care to plan to use the slow economic recovery mandate had little to nothing to do with between Republicans and Democrats,” add they will be better positioned in their workers or risk a series of escalating and the health care law to attack policy and everything to do with poli- Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, a next year’s elections than many of their tax penalties. Democrats in the 2014 congressional tics,” Walker said. Democrat, said. Among the challenges Republican counterparts who have resis- But businesses said they needed elections. Most of the two dozen governors states are encountering are the techno- ted the far-reaching and politically more time, and on July 2, President But Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, a from both parties gathered at the con- logical requirements to allow buyers to polarizing measure. Barack Obama’s administration abruptly Republican, said GOP governors could ference expressed confidence that their search for insurers, rates and benefits on Several of the 12 Democratic gover- extended the deadline one year - to Jan. get blamed next year, even if they states would be ready on time, especial- the exchanges. Others are training state nors shared that sense of nervousness- 1, 2015. That caused some Democrats in worked to meet its requirements, a situ- ly Democrats, although they said the employees to administer the program veiled-by-optimism at the National Congress to worry the program would ation that could be aggravated by work is daunting. and marketing it to millions of Governors Association meeting Saturday not be ready on time, as states are build- Republicans in the U.S. House who con- “Any time you go and make this Americans, all during a time of strained in Milwaukee. ing online platforms for their residents tinue to hold votes to attack it. much change in this short a period of state budgets. Marketing employees “There’s some angst, and you can see to use to comply with the law. Although “My approach is not to complain time, it does cause headaches,” Colorado were often among the first to lose their that from the decision the administra- the US Supreme Court upheld the about things, but to get it done best we Gov. John Hickenlooper said. jobs. Despite the headaches, the alter- tion made a couple weeks ago,” said Affordable Care Act in June 2012, the can,” said Branstad, who has been a vocal But with that pain comes progress, native to the status quo is far worse, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell. “There’s a lot Republican-controlled House has voted critic of the law. “It’s our responsibility.” Hickenlooper and others argued. And Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said. of work to do.” 40 times since Obama signed the law in Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, the gover- those Republicans who have resisted or “Nothing could be more complicated By next Jan. 1, most people will be 2010 to repeal, defund or scale it back, nors’ host and a possible 2016 delayed taking action will pay the price. than doing what we were doing before, required to have insurance. States have most recently Friday. Republican presidential prospect, said Long before election day, the philo- which was to throw away more and to set up exchanges by Oct. 1, when As Congress prepared to head home Obama delayed the employer mandate sophical debate over the bill will have more money on more expensive care uninsured individuals can start buying for a five-week recess, Obama sought to out of fear that voters would blame turned into a practical reality for millions for worse results,” said O’Malley, a subsidized private health coverage that calm jittery Democrats, assuring them Democrats in the 2014 elections if the of newly insured voters. Democrat also mulling a 2016 White would go into effect Jan 1, and business- that they are “on the right side of history” economy suffered as a result of the new “Choosing ideology over jobs and House run.—AP China bans NZ milk powder imports on botulism scare Russia, Thailand instigating bans, product recalls WELLINGTON: China has halted imports of all imports and circulation of Fonterra products, was travelling to China to discuss the issue. New Zealand milk powder, New Zealand’s trade Russia’s ITAR-TASS news agency said on The incident is the second this year involving minister said yesterday, after bacteria that can Saturday, quoting consumer watchdog New Zealand’s largest company. In January, cause botulism found in some dairy products Rospotrebnadzor. Fonterra said it had found traces of dicyandi- raised food safety concerns that threatened its Media reports late on Saturday said Thailand amde, a potentially toxic chemical used in fer- $9.4 billion annual dairy trade. had ordered a recall of Fonterra products tiliser, in some of its products. Global dairy trade giant Fonterra said on imported since May. New Zealand’s Ministry of The bacteria behind the latest scare, Saturday it had sold contaminated New Primary Industries said five batches of follow-on Clostridium Botulinum, is often found in soil. The Zealand-made whey protein concentrate to baby formula marketed by Karicare, a popular Fonterra case was caused by a dirty pipe at a eight customers in Australia, China, Malaysia, brand in China, had been contaminated by the processing plant. Vietnam, Thailand and Saudi Arabia for use in a bacteria, although none had entered the retail It can cause botulism, a potentially fatal dis- range of products, including infant milk powder. supply chain. Those products sitting in storage ease that affects the muscles and can cause res- Nearly 90 percent of China’s $1.9 billion in facilities would be held back from the market, it piratory problems. Infant botulism can attack milk powder imports last year originated in New said. Farmer-owned Fonterra is a big supplier of the intestinal system. Zealand, so a prolonged ban could result in a wholesale dairy ingredients to multinational The contamination issue comes as China has BEIJING: This picture taken on July 19, 2013 shows a dog resting in front of a shortage of dairy products in China. food and beverage companies. It also markets its started to tighten dairy import regulations to policeman who asked to be identified only via his online nickname, Xiao Hei, Foreign-branded infant formula in particular own consumer brands, including Anchor milk in improve overall food safety. In recent weeks, at an office in Beijing. A stepped-up crackdown on “oversized” and unregis- is a prized commodity in China given consumer New Zealand and Anlene and Anmum maternal Beijing has introduced regulations restricting distrust of Chinese brands after a series of milk formula, which is available in Southeast the operations of smaller infant formula brands. tered dogs has provoked panic among the capital’s expanding ranks of pet domestic food safety scandals. Asia and other regions. New Zealand’s dairy industry is a big driver of owners, and enraged China’s emerging animal rights movement. The most New Zealand’s neighbour Australia was It said all of its own brands were free of con- the country’s agriculture-based economy, with subversive response of all has come from one uniformed crusader, the caught up in the ban after some of the contami- tamination and that there had been no reports its NZ$12 billion in exports last year accounting policeman himself, who has defied the rules to rescue dozens of pooches nated whey protein concentrate was exported of any illness linked to the affected whey pro- for around 25 percent of total merchandise from the clutches of his fellow officers over the years. — AFP there before being sent on to China and else- tein. It added that Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings exports. —Reuters where. “The authorities in China, in my opinion Beijing cop goes off the absolutely appropriately, have stopped all imports of New Zealand milk powders from leash to rescue dogs Australia and New Zealand,” New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser told Television New Zealand BEIJING: Fluffy or short-haired, gentle or But the city has maintained a ban on 40 yesterday. fierce, Beijing’s dogs are being targeted by large breeds, from St. Bernards and Great “It’s better to do blanket protection for your cage-wielding police, but one officer is secret- Danes to British bulldogs and dalmatians, people and then wind it back when we, our ly trying to ensure the campaign’s bark is according to regulations posted online. authorities, are in a position to give them the worse than its bite. Registration of smaller dogs-costing 1,000 confidence and advice that they need before A stepped-up crackdown on “oversized” yuan ($160) — is compulsory, with annual doing that,” he said. and unregistered dogs has provoked panic renewals priced at 500 yuan. There was no official word of a ban from among the capital’s expanding ranks of pet “Some owners don’t have the ability to Chinese authorities early yesterday. On owners, and enraged China’s emerging animal pay,” said Xiao Hei, pointing to a small golden Saturday, Chinese state radio said Fonterra was rights movement. creature. “This one was taken from an old per- notifying three Chinese firms affected by the The most subversive response of all has son living on social security.” contamination. Some of China’s biggest food come from one uniformed crusader, a police- A police order in June gave owners of large and beverage companies are said to be cus- man himself, who has defied the rules to res- dogs 10 days to remove their pets from cen- tomers of Fonterra, using its milk powder as an cue dozens of pooches from the clutches of tral Beijing or face being fined 10,000 yuan ingredient in everything from confectionery to his fellow officers over the years. ($1,600) and having their animals seized. ‘It’s a cheese on frozen pizza. “My colleagues don’t have any feelings road to death’- Authorities say the campaign Fonterra is a major supplier of bulk milk pow- towards dogs,” said the 50-year old, asking to is aimed at ridding the city of dangerous der products used in formula in China but it had be identified only by his online nickname, breeds liable to target humans. State-run stayed out of branding after Chinese dairy com- Xiao Hei. news agency Xinhua reported that 2,400 dog pany Sanlu, in which it had held a large stake, In a small guardhouse office where he attacks occurred in China last year. was found to have added melamine - often used keeps seven canines, he reluctantly admitted Once oversized dogs are confiscated they in plastics - to bulk up formulas in 2008. More that his actions were against the law, nodding cannot be retrieved. The animals are put than six children died in the industry-wide scan- BEIJING: This picture taken yesterday shows a baby playing in the imported baby his head when asked. down and sometimes sold to restaurants for dal and hundreds were made sick. products section while his parents purchase baby products of a supermarket in “I ask my colleagues [at the police station] their meat, activists say. Other countries also were reportedly halting Beijing. New Zealand warned international health authorities on August 3 of export- first. But if they won’t give the dog to me, I’ll A video showing a policeman grabbing a imports and ordering recalls of New Zealand- ed dairy products, including infant formula, containing a bacteria that could lead to steal it,” he told AFP, a black spotted dog small white dog from the arms of its angry made dairy products. Russia has suspended botulism — a potentially fatal illness.—AFP nestling against his blue police shirt. owner before placing it in a cage went viral in His modus operandi is simple-he returns to June, with outraged supporters venting their his police station late at night, when fewer fury online. personnel are on duty, takes a dog out of its “Never give your dog to the police-it’s a FDA issues new rules for cage, and sneaks it past his fellow officers. road to death,” one user posted on Sina Weibo, He tries to find his charges new homes a social networking service similar to Twitter. online, where activists have lionised him as “If you want to be a dog, or a person, it’s labeling ‘gluten-free’ foods Beijing’s greatest dog-lover. Xiao Hei said he best not to be born in China,” wrote another. was spurred to action by the sight of animals Police have not announced how many dogs packed into cages waiting to die. “I felt terrible have been seized in this year’s campaign. But WASHINGTON: Labels declaring foods to be The FDA began examining potential regulations celiac community and a safety assessment to vali- when I saw them,” he said. “I have no choice.” Liu Xiaoyi, who owns a Beijing dog shelter, “gluten-free” will need to meet new standards set more than six years ago when Congress passed the date 20 parts per million as a safe cut-off level, Beijing banned all canines from its city said: “It’s bigger than previous years.” by the US Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Taylor said. centre until 1983, but some estimate it is now Panicked dog owners have placed pooches The standards, announced on Friday, are Act, requiring the FDA to develop guidelines for More than 95 percent of celiac patients go undi- home to more than a million dogs, as well as in temporary kennels outside city limits until designed to protect patients with celiac disease, an gluten-free labels. agnosed, according to the National Institutes of hundreds of veterinary clinics, dog hair salons the campaign dies down, she said, while oth- inflammatory condition of the intestine triggered The agency proposed gluten-free regulations in Health. Undiagnosed celiac disease can quadruple and a luxury pet park with a bone-shaped ers have taken to walking their pets late at by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. 2007 but did not finalize them. The delay came the risk of death, according to studies from the swimming pool. night when patrols have finished.— AFP It affects about 3 million people in the United from scientific assessments, interaction with the Mayo Clinic. —Reuters States. Under the new rules, any food bearing a gluten- free label must have less than .002 percent of USAID hails ‘eureka moments’ gluten. The European Union and Canada have implemented the same gluten-free standards. in infant, maternal health Food manufacturers have one year to comply with the rule. Labels that boast “no gluten,” “free of WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor more unorthodox partnerships to beat persistent gluten” and “without gluten” must also meet the Susan Rice called for more “eureka moments” and world challenges.” standard. “unorthodox partnerships” on Wednesday, as she USAID director Rajiv Shah, who launched the “It’s enormously important for these people to addressed scientists working on decreasing infant “Saving Lives at Birth” development challenge have as much variety to choose from as possible,” and maternal mortality in poor countries. three years ago, said “there’s been extraordinary Michael Taylor, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for Researchers, many of whom were finalists for a progress over the last couple of decades. But there foods and veterinary medicine, said in an interview. competitive USAID grant, came up with varied are some areas that have” resisted the trend-and The FDA believes most foods with a gluten-free schemes, including using a football to stop maternal and infant mortality was one of them. label currently meet the standard, Taylor said. women from bleeding to death after birth, using “In 1990, 20 million kids a year died under the Gluten-free labeled foods have not previously contaminated hospital waste to keep hands clean- age of five. Today that number is just under seven been subject to a legal standard, posing a danger er and engineering bacteria to fortify yogurt with million,” Shah told AFP. for many celiac patients, said Francine Fazio, vice vitamin A. “But if you break down the problem, in the first president of the Celiacs Resource Group, a support A previous grant project-which created a low- 48 hours of life, infant mortality in that very narrow group for celiac patients. cost device to help in obstructed labor-was initially window has stayed persistently high and has not “It’s so hard to go through the aisles and buy created by an Argentine car mechanic inspired by fallen at that rate. And maternal mortality, while it foods that are safe and tasty,” Fazio said. “Now we a YouTube video on how to pull a cork out of a is down, it hasn’t fallen anywhere near that rate as can buy food with confidence that’s safe to eat, just wine bottle with a plastic bag. well.” So Shah said the grant program aimed to like the general public.” Rice, in her first public remarks since taking on “invite the whole world in to coming up with Consuming gluten can cause nutritional defi- the job, said these researchers had “done a remark- appropriate solutions that would accelerate ciencies in celiac patients and lead to osteoporosis, able job advancing the president’s vision to ele- progress in that specific area.” TEXAS: In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo, the Cancer Prevention and Research stunted growth, infertility, miscarriages, intestinal vate development alongside diplomacy and He said each year hundreds of teams apply for Institute of Texas chairman James Mansour, center, announces the release of cancers and other health problems, according to defense as an equal pillar of our national security.” the grants, far more than the 15 or fewer applica- the FDA. $60 million in grants for cancer research projects in Texas during a news But, citing statistics that a woman in labor in tions for a conventional grant. Gluten is naturally present in wheat, rye, barley conference in Austin, Texas. Leaders at the Cancer Prevention and Research sub-Saharan Africa was 136 times more likely to “This definitely reaches well beyond the stan- and hybrids. It is also sometimes present in vitamin Institute of Texas say they hope to begin soliciting new applications for die than her counterpart in a developed country, dard crowd to bring in a whole host of new inno- and nutrient supplements, lip balms and some research grants by October 2013 after a year of turmoil and an ongoing Rice said “we need more eureka moments and vators.”—AFP criminal investigation into questionable grant awards. — AP medications. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE National Aquarium overhaul creates coral ecosystem

BALTIMORE: The National Aquarium in several hours Monday and Tuesday. this aquatic community. Coral reefs real- as ever-hungry, man-eating predators - tals. Now visitors can see tiny blue and Baltimore has overhauled what once Almost immediately, the sharks began ly represent sort of the big cities of the notions the aquarium would like to orange fish that feed and hide in the was a drab, leaky, concrete tank of most- swimming together as a school in their ocean,” Cover said. “We have a cave area, change, Cover said. And sharks are hunt- coral and have an up-close look at ly sting rays, adding 1,000 animals and new home. Rather than eat all of the we have a terraced coral area, we have ed for their fins, meat and skins. sharks and the giant sea turtle. “It’s like 3,000 hand-sculpted coral replicas to exhibit’s smaller fish, however, these sand flats. So many species will really go “People really have a completely you’re entering their world,” Cover said. create a colorful and massive new cen- sharks have been trained over the past to those different areas. It’s almost like a wrong picture of what they do and that “It will look very different.” The result is a terpiece exhibit. year to eat a variety of seafoods from city with different neighborhoods.” they have a role in the health of a colorful, lively centerpiece for one of The massive central tank had always animal keepers on schedules and at cer- Along with the smaller fish, the black- healthy ecosystem like a reef,” he said. Baltimore’s top attractions, which draws been popular but became dated, and it tain feeding locations, said senior aquar- tip reef sharks are an essential part of a “We wanted to basically show it and about 1.5 million visitors each year with is now teeming with new life after the ist Ashleigh Clews. The sharks look small reef ecosystem in the wild, Clews said, then tell (visitors) that if the sharks are its companion aquarium in Washington. $12.5 million renovation. It now includes now but will eventually grow to about 6 by keeping fish populations in check removed, the reef is going to suffer.” The renovation was funded with a com- 65 different animal species, including a feet long. Curator Jack Cover said the and by removing sick and injured fish. Visitors can get a sense of what it’s bination of state government funds, beloved 555-pound, three-legged green aquarium set out to take its visitors on a As they trained for more than a year, like to be at sea level, as well as to gaze donor contributions and operating sea turtle named Calypso. journey to a place like the Great Barrier Clews developed a bond with the ani- down on the tank full of fish from a bird’s funds. The aquarium will celebrate the This week, the aquarium added 20 Reef to showcase the biodiversity that mals after diving with them and interact- eye view. Concrete walls have been exhibit’s grand opening Aug. 8, its 32nd new blacktip reef sharks from Australia coral reefs support. So they created an ing with them to prepare them for them replaced with glass walls to open up the birthday. Soon it will also add fish from to help complete an ecosystem that exhibit to show what a healthy reef exhibit. “They’re shallow-water sharks, exhibit space. One major addition is a the aquarium’s Washington location, replicates endangered Indo-Pacific reefs. looks like to help inspire conservation of usually hanging out in the reefs,” she large glass-enclosed underwater view- which is closing because of renovations Divers carefully placed each shark in the such ecosystems. said. “They’re beautiful animals.” ing area that juts into the coral habitat to at its home in the Department of 260,000-gallon exhibit one by one over “All these things link together to form Still, sharks are often misunderstood replace what had been two small por- Commerce. — AP

US energy drink industry on Baby-shower thrown for defensive at Senate hearing first panda born in Taiwan WASHINGTON: The multi-billion-dollar involving energy drinks, “more than half of global energy drink industry joined forces which involved children under the age of on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to fight off 18.” TAIPEI: Taipei zoo held a “baby-shower” party yester- announced on October 26. Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan China’s decision to give Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan growing claims that their caffeine-rich Sitting in the hearing room was Wendy day to celebrate the one month birthday of the first were given to Taiwan by China in December 2008 and to Taiwan was a symbolic gesture to show warming products are hazardous to young people’s Crossland, who in October 2012 sued panda born in Taiwan as the cub continues to be a star have become both star attractions at Taipei Zoo as ties between the former arch enemies, governed sep- health. Monster Beverage after her daughter Anais attraction even though she has yet to appear in public. well as a symbol of the fast improving ties between arately since the end of a civil war in 1949. Senior executives from Monster Fournier died in December 2011 after con- Hundreds of children accompanied their parents Taiwan and its former bitter rival China. China, which still claims sovereignty over the self- Beverage, Red Bull and Rockstar told the US suming two 24-ounce cans of Monster to attend the party, during which a video featuring the The island nation will be allowed to keep the cub ruled island of Taiwan, has used so-called “panda Senate’s Commerce Committee that they energy drink within 24 hours. baby panda’s growth was screened. Guests were also as the panda couple were a gift from China rather diplomacy” worldwide since the days of the Cold War. do not pitch their drinks at children, The cause of death, according to the invited to experience what it is like to feed a panda than a loan, Taipei officials have said. Fewer than 1,600 pandas remain in the wild, main- despite their aggressive use of social media girls’ doctors in Maryland, was caffeine toxi- cub in an incubator using a replica. Beijing usually only loans its pandas and any prog- ly in Sichuan province, with a further 300 in captivity and sponsorship of action sports. city. In his thick South African accent, The yet to be named female cub was delivered on eny must be sent back to China. around the world. — AFP “Monster is, and always has been, com- Monster Beverage’s Sacks argued that, at July 7 following a series of artificial insemination ses- mitted to ensuring that all of the ingredi- 160 milligrams, a 16-ounce can of Monster sions after her parents, known as Tuan Tuan and his ents in its energy drinks, including caffeine, Energy - its best-selling product - had just partner Yuan Yuan, failed to conceive naturally. are safe and in regulatory compliance for under half the caffeine of a similar-sized Yesterday’s party copied the Taiwanese tradition their intended use,” Monster Beverage chief cup of Starbucks coffee. where parents hold a celebration around a month executive Rodney Sacks said. “The safety of caffeine and other ingre- after their newborns are delivered. The parents give Energy drinks are a small but growing dients in Monster energy drinks is well cakes or oiled rice to friends and relatives in exchange segment in the non-alcoholic beverage established by an overwhelming body of for their blessings. industry in the United States, but health generally accepted literature published by The cub, however, could not attend her own party. experts have expressed concern that their reputable third parties,” he said. She has been kept away from the public’s gaze with caffeine content poses risks in youngsters He also stated that Monster’s primary the zoo saying visitors will need to wait three months as heart arrhythmia and higher blood pres- demographic is young adult males, and to see her. sure. that it “does not focus its brand initiatives The cub was slightly injured while being bred by Last month, the American Medical on young teenagers” - although a sponsors her first-time mother a few days after she was born. Association called for a ban on the market- a so-called Monster Army to support and It is not unusual for inexperienced pandas to acci- dentally hurt their offspring and the cub has been tak- ing of energy drinks to children and develop teenaged athletes. en into the care of zoo experts since the incident. teenagers, said Senator Jay Rockefeller, the Red Bull North America vice president The zoo said the cub has grown to 1,140 grams (2.5 commerce committee chairman, at the Amy Taylor said Red Bull products, first pounds), more than six times her original weight TAIPEI: This undated handout photograph released by Taipei City Zoo yestetday shows a start of the hearing. launched in Europe in 1987 and now sold when she was delivered. recently born panda cub from giant panda Yuan Yuan in an incubator at Taipei City Zoo in He stated that in the first six months of in more than 165 countries, are sophisticat- Zookeepers Sunday also kicked off a naming cam- this year, poison control centers in the ed premium beverages aimed squarely at Taipei. The public will have to wait three months to catch a glimpse of the first panda born paign for the cub, with the public voting on what to United States received about 1,500 reports adults.— AFP in Taiwan, officials said last month, after she was successfully delivered by parents who name her and the final result expected to be were gifted from China. — AFP WHAT’S ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

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Announcements Ramadan joy at Indian Embassy Announcement n the occasion of the Independence Day McDonald’s of India, a flag hoisting ceremony will Otake place at the Embassy of India premis- he Chief Happiness Officer, Ronald Kuwait during the holy month of es on Arabian Gulf Street on Thursday, August 15, McDonald’s accompanied by the Ramadan. This activity is part of 2013, at 0700 hours. The flag hoisting will be fol- TAssistant General Manager Luai Al- McDonald’s on-going program to visit lowed by the reading of the message of the Kilani visited and handed out presents to children throughout the year and spread Hon’ble President of India by the ambassador of numerous hospitals and centers across joy and smiles to children of all ages. India and singing of patriotic songs. There will be an Open House Reception after the programme concludes. All Indian nationals are cordially invit- ed to attend the function.

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Fax: 22435580, Tel: introduce an innovation that brings all the Espresso Vergnano capsules are compati- 24768146/25200334. It said the embassy has passion and pleasure of the perfect ble with other espresso machines. been in regular contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing checking of expatriates. The embassy has also conveyed to them the concerns, fears and apprehensions of the com- munity in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have conveyed that strict instructions have been issued to ensure that there is no harass- ment or improper treatment of expatriates by those undertaking checking. “The embassy would like to request Indian expatriates to ensure that they abide by all local laws, rules and regulations regarding residency, traffic and other matters,” the release read. It would be prudent to always carry the Civil ID and other relevant documents such as driving license, etc. In case an Indian expatriate encounters any improper treatment during checking, it may be conveyed immediately with full details and contact particulars to the embassy at the Eid Al-Fitr at Crowne Plaza following phone number 67623639. These con- tact details are exclusively for the above-men- n an effort to add sparkle and joy to guests stay healthy and fit. Spa tioned purpose only. the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr in Kuwait, Aquatonic offers you relaxing moments ICrowne Plaza Kuwait has taken mag- helping you rejuvenate and making your Issue of online visa nanimous steps to make this Eid a mem- stay a memorable one. The guests are by Indian embassy orable event for its guests. Welcoming special to us and we provide them spe- oreigners requiring visas for India need to residents and guests alike, the hotel has cial amenities in the rooms this Eid as apply it online from 16th June 2013. opened its doors to all people visiting well as offer them special discounts for FApplicants may log on to the Public por- Kuwait to avail an exclusive offer on a Eid Buffets at the hotel. tal at ww.indianvisaonline.gov.in. After suc- luxurious double room within the hotel. Enjoy an appetizing tour around the cessful online submission, the hard copy, so The lavish rooms with all the modern world with the eight specialty restau- generated, has to be signed by the applicant amenities make Crowne Plaza Kuwait rants of Crowne Plaza Kuwait this Eid Al- and submitted with supporting documents in your home away from home this Eid. The Fitr. Tantalize your taste buds with flavors accordance with the type of visa along with guests who take advantage of this spe- from the world around with the exotic the applicable fee in cash at any of the two cial gift also benefit from the other dishes that await you at Al-Ahmadi outsource centres at Sharq or Fahaheel. It is leisure facilities of the hotel, which are International Buffet, while the treasures designed to take care of every need of of the seas come to your table at the Al- essential that applicants fill in their personal our clients. Enjoy a breakfast for two per- Noukhaza Seafood restaurant and origi- details as exactly available in their passports. sons at the Al-Ahmadi International nal steaks char - grilled to perfection are restaurant and Japan’s finest dishes are Parisian tea at the Fauchon Salon. With Mismatch of any of the personal details would Buffet restaurant, where children under available for your selection at the Rib Eye all yours at the Sakura Japanese restau- all the options available to one and all, lead to non-acceptance of the application. Fees four years eat free. The Edge 24 Hour Steak house. Persian cuisine in all its roy- rant. Savor the feel of the Hanging Crowne Plaza Kuwait remains the unchal- once paid are non-refundable. All children Fitness Centre, which boasts of state-of- alty is served you at the Shabestan Gardens of Babylon at the Ayam Zaman lenged and preferred destination this Eid would have to obtain separate visa on their the-art technology in equipments is Iranian restaurant, India brings you its Lebanese restaurant or treat yourself to for all its privileged customers. respective passports. open 24 hours of the day to help our original Indian dishes at Jamawar Indian elegant pastries with the delicious

8th Expo Pakistan to commence in September Kuwait Marriott Hotels launches he 8th Expo Pakistan will be held from September 26 to 29 in Karachi. Held Tannually, Expo Pakistan is the biggest exciting family packages for Eid trade fair in the country showcasing the largest collection of Pakistan’s export merchandise n lieu of the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr festival, Kuwait and services. Marriott Hotels will celebrate this special occasion by Foreign Exhibitors also use the event to Ioffering valuable tailor-made packages this year. launch their products. Expo Pakistan 2012 was Nestled in the heart of the country, the five star JW Marriott visited by delegates from 52 countries and hotel Kuwait City and the refreshing Courtyard by Marriott generated a business of over $ 518 million. A hotel Kuwait City are offering these exciting packages dur- ing the Eid holidays. 16 member delegation from Kuwait including For those not travelling outside Kuwait this Eid, guests reputable companies like Al-Yasra Foods also looking for a grand local escape from daily routine can took part in the last exhibition. reside at the hotels with exclusive offers per night at the Expo Pakistan 2013 is being held under the JW Marriott by enjoying daily free international buffet auspices of the Trade Development Authority breakfast at the La Brasserie Restaurant with 20 percent off Pakistan. Details about the event can be on all other restaurants while those with kids aged 12 years viewed www.expopakisan.gov.pk. Further and under will receive 50 percent off on meals. Fun filled deals at the modern, downtown Courtyard by information and details of sponsorship can be Marriott hotel include a reduced stay price. Hotel guests obtained from the office of Commercial can enjoy delicious buffets and a la Carte menu at the Secretary, Pakistan Embassy, Jabriya Courtyard by Marriott’s panoramic eight story view Atrium (25356594) during office hours. restaurant and the renowned Indian restaurant Soul and Spice, offering the perfect blend of Indian spices in a con- temporary presentation. The restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu featuring authentic Indian dishes. To add to the exclusive benefits, guests are entitled to Write to us 50 percent off on spa treatments and massages along with free access to the swimming pool and health club. Free unlimited high speed wired and wireless internet and 50 Send to What’s On percent off on laundry services are ensured for complete convenience on every level. upcoming events, birthdays or “During this auspicious time, families unite over good celebrations by email: food, entertainment, health and fitness and relax with our our world-class rooms to revive the festive Eid spirit. On [email protected] behalf of the team, I would like to wish everyone a wonder- Fax: 24835619 / 20 ful and blessed Eid,” said George Aoun, General Manager of Kuwait Marriott Hotels. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 Embassy Information

EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Embassy of Australia has announced that Kuwait citizens can apply for and receive visit visas in 10 working days through www.immi.gov.au. All other pro- cessing of visas and Immigration matters are han- dled by the Australian Visa Application Centre located in Al Banwan Building, 4B, 1st Floor, Al Qibla Area, Ali Al Salem Street, Kuwait City. Visit. www.vfs-au-gcc.com for more info. The Embassy of Australia does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigra- tion matters is conducted by the Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VIS), [email protected] (Visa Office), Tel: +971 4 205 5900 (VFS), Fax: + 971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). Notary and passport services are available by appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the Embassy on 22322422. IDF holds grand ghabqa n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does he Indian Doctors Forum (IDF) successfully cele- a part of this auspicious evening. Dr Amir stated that praised the vast appreciation, IDF has earned in the not have a visa or immigration depart- brated their GHABQA 2013 on Wednesday, July ‘ghabqa’, is a local tradition celebrated by certain GCC Kuwaiti community in such a short span of time. Prof ment. All processing of visa and immi- T31, 2013 at the Andalaus Ballroom of the Crowne countries in the month of Ramadan after taraweeh Adel Khader Ayed, Prof Ali Hussein Dashti and Prof gration matters including enquiries is con- Plaza Hotel amidst a galaxy of Kuwaiti and Indian dig- prayers. Ghabqa helps to foster strong ties amongst Fouad Al Ali also spoke on the occasion with kind ducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu nitaries. The evening commenced at 10 pm sharp families and friends. This wonderful tradition of the words of grace and appreciation. Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in when the Anchor Dr Sameer Humad (Finance locals has been adopted by IDF. We too are part of the Dr Vinod Grover, (Vice President of IDF) then deliv- Secretary - IDF) requested all to stand in honor of the society and use this opportunity to strengthen the ties ered the vote of thanks where he thanked all the working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Kuwaiti and Indian National anthems. This was fol- between Kuwaitis and Indians and also to express our Kuwaiti dignitaries for having come in such large num- Canada should contact the Canadian lowed by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by love and gratitude to the wonderful people of Kuwait.” bers. He also thanked all the Kuwaiti and Indian busi- Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: Dr T P Abdulraoof. The welcome address was delivered The Ramadan message was then delivered by Dr nessmen present for all the support and assistance www.UAE.gc.ca or by the General Secretary of IDF Dr Jaganath R C, Syed Faroukh, Senior General Surgeon at Jahra rendered towards various IDF activities. He acknowl- www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-im- wherein he welcomed the Chief Guest Satish C Mehta Hospital. He strongly emphasized the importance of edged the sponsors of the event, particularly Al-Mulla [email protected]. The Embassy of and other officials of the Indian Embassy, the Guest of fasting during the Holy month of Ramadan and receiv- Exchange Company. He expressed his gratitude to all Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei Honor Dr Ali Al-Mukhaimi, President - Kuwait Medical ing its rewards. Speaking on the occasion, Satish C technical staff, media personalities and staff of the St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our web- Association and other KMA officials, Kuwaiti doctors Mehta, Honorable Ambassador of India appreciated Crowne Plaza Hotel. site at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of from the Ministry of Health, Faculty of Medicine, the various community welfare activities rendered by Immediately after the vote of thanks, Dr Jasneet Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialization, eminent IDF. He expressed his happiness at the presence of Narang(Cultural Secretary), announced the prizes for through Thursday. The reception is open Kuwaiti and Indian businessmen and government offi- large number of Kuwaitis at the event, which reflected the Fancy Dress competition conducted for IDF chil- from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for cials and last but not the least, our IDF members and the acceptance, love and respect they had for IDF. dren and judged by Dr Arvind Raina and Dr Kiran Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 their families. This was then followed by a message from the Sharma. The event concluded with a sumptuous din- until 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday. Following the welcome, was the Presidential Guest of Honor, Dr. Ali Al Mukhaimi, President - Kuwait ner for one and all. After the dinner on their way out, address by Dr Amir Ahmed. He expressed his immense Medical Association (KMA), where he lauded the each and every guest was gifted with lovely girgiyans. n n n n n n n gratitude to all the attending Kuwaiti guests for being efforts taken by IDF in carrying out all its activities. He EMBASSY OF GREECE The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the pleasure to announce that visa applications must be submitted to Schengen Visa Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al-Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport col- lection from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applica- tions please visit the following website www.mfa.gr/kuwait. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF INDIA The Embassy of India will remain closed on Thursday, August 15th, 2013 on account of Independence Day.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF UK As of July 22, the British Embassy’s Visa Application Center (VAC) will be extend- ing opening hours to be from 08:00 to 15:00 (previously from 09:30 to 14:30). This will generate more appointments in addition to the ones created from the Iftar opening time from 20:00 - 22:00. This step comes in response to the increasing number of applicants during summer.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an inter- view or a trip inside the Embassy. The children must be under 14 years of age, and additional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individ- ual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti passports. To take advantage, parents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous pass- port, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS- 160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS- 160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stat- ing no objection to the child’s travel. - For chil- dren of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I-20. Children born in the US (with very few exceptions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is avail- able on the U.S. Embassy website: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, and in accordance with the Eid holidays announced by the Government of Kuwait, the Embassy of Pakistan will remain closed from August 8 to 11, 2013 (Thursday to Sunday) if the first day of Eid is on Thursday, and will reopen with its routine office timings from 08.00 am to 04.00 pm on Monday 12th August 2013. In case Bid falls on Friday, the Embassy will resume its work from Tuesday 13th August, 2013. TV PROGRAMS MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

00:00 30 Rock 14:00 Cash In The Attic 13:15 Street Patrol 13:30 ICC Cricket 360 00:30 The Daily Show Global Edition 14:45 Antiques Roadshow 13:40 Forensic Detectives 14:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 01:00 The Colbert Report Global 15:40 Extreme Makeover: Home 14:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 17:00 Trans World Sport Edition Edition 15:20 Real Emergency Calls 18:00 NRL Premiership 14:35 Border Security 01:30 Seinfeld 17:00 Homes Under The Hammer 15:45 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 20:00 AFL Premiership Highlights 15:05 Auction Hunters 02:00 Seinfeld 17:55 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery 16:10 Disappeared 21:00 PGA Tour Highlights 15:30 Auction Kings 02:30 Friends 18:20 Planet Cake 17:00 Solved 22:00 PGA European Tour 16:00 Rattlesnake Republic 18:50 Rick Stein’s Spain 17:50 Forensic Detectives Highlights 16:55 Yukon Men 19:40 Come Dine With Me 18:40 True Crime With Aphrodite 23:00 Super Rugby Highlights 17:50 Mythbusters 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home Jones 18:45 Sons Of Guns Edition 19:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 19:40 Deconstruction 21:20 Antiques Roadshow 05:15 A Kind Of Magic 20:20 Nightmare Next Door 20:05 How It’s Made 22:15 Bargain Hunt 06:00 Austin And Ally 21:10 Couples Who Kill 01:00 NRL Premiership 20:35 Auction Hunters 23:00 Homes Under The Hammer 06:25 Suite Life On Deck 22:00 I Married A Mobster 03:00 Trans World Sport 21:00 Flip Men 23:55 Cash In The Attic 06:45 Shake It Up 22:25 I Married A Mobster 04:00 AFL Premiership 21:30 Gold Divers 00:40 Come Dine With Me 07:10 A.N.T. Farm 22:50 Blood Relatives 06:30 Total Rugby 22:25 Alaska: The Last Frontier 01:30 The Hairy Bikers Come Home 07:35 Jessie 23:40 I Almost Got Away With It 07:00 Darts World Match Play 23:20 Ice Cold Gold 02:25 Design Star 07:55 Good Luck Charlie 09:00 NRL Premiership 00:15 Gold Divers 08:45 Doc McStuffins 11:00 World Match Racing Tour 01:10 Alaska: The Last Frontier 09:00 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 12:00 Golfing World 09:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 13:00 Live Web.Com Tour 09:30 A.N.T Farm 13:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 15:00 World Cup of Pool 09:55 A.N.T Farm 15:00 Murdoch Mysteries 16:00 World Cup of Pool 03:25 Unique Eats 10:15 Jessie 16:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 17:00 Super Rugby 03:50 Food Crafters 10:40 Jessie 17:00 60 Minute Makeover 19:00 Trans World Sport 04:15 United Tastes Of America 11:05 Good Luck Charlie 18:00 Emmerdale 20:00 Darts World Match Play 14:20 Gadget Show - World Tour 04:40 Chopped 12:15 Shake It Up 19:00 Coronation Street 22:00 NRL Premiership 14:45 How Tech Works 05:30 Iron Chef America 12:35 Shake It Up 20:00 Coach Trip 15:10 X-Machines 06:10 Unwrapped 13:00 Austin And Ally 20:30 Come Dine With Me Ireland 16:00 Future Weapons 06:35 Unwrapped 13:25 Austin And Ally 21:00 Lewis 16:55 Kings Of Construction 07:00 Unwrapped 13:45 A.N.T. Farm 23:00 Trial & Retribution 17:45 Unchained Reaction 07:25 Unwrapped 01:00 UFC 14:10 Jessie 00:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 18:35 NASA’s Greatest Missions 07:50 Andy Bates American Street 03:00 UFC The Ultimate Fighter 14:35 Shake It Up 01:00 60 Minute Makeover 19:30 Brave New World Feasts 04:00 UIM Power Boats F1 Champs 15:00 That’s So Raven 02:00 Emmerdale 20:20 Mighty Ships 08:15 Unique Sweets 05:00 NHL 15:25 Good Luck Charlie 21:10 Gadget Show - World Tour 08:40 Reza’s African Kitchen 07:00 WWE Bottom Line 15:50 Jessie 21:35 How Tech Works 09:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 08:00 WWE Experience 16:10 Shake It Up 22:00 Brave New World Cookbook 09:00 Ping Pong World 16:35 A.N.T Farm 22:50 Mighty Ships 09:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes 10:00 US Bass Fishing 17:00 Austin And Ally 03:00 The Amazing Spider-Man-PG15 23:40 Gadget Show - World Tour 10:20 Extra Virgin 11:00 NHL 17:20 That’s So Raven 05:30 Flower Girl-PG15 00:05 How Tech Works 10:45 Kid In A Candy Store 13:00 Triahlon UK 17:45 Suite Life On Deck 07:00 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most 00:30 Patent Bending 11:10 Unwrapped 14:00 Porsche GT 3 Cup 18:10 Good Luck Charlie Wanted-PG 01:00 Prototype This 11:35 Unique Sweets 14:30 Porsche GT 3 Cup 18:30 Dog With A Blog 09:00 Another Harvest Moon-PG15 01:50 Prototype This 12:00 The Next Iron Chef 15:00 Motor Sports 2013 18:55 Dog With A Blog 10:30 The Amazing Spider-Man-PG15 12:50 Have Cake, Will Travel 15:30 WWE Smackdown 19:20 Austin And Ally 13:00 Arthur 3: And The War Of Two 13:15 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 17:30 WWE Experience 19:40 Austin And Ally Worlds-PG Basics 18:30 Adventure Sports 20:05 A.N.T. Farm 15:00 The Muppets-PG 13:40 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 19:00 UFC 20:30 Shake It Up 17:00 Another Harvest Moon-PG15 15:00 The Mob Doctor Basics 20:50 Suite Life On Deck 19:00 The Darkest Hour-PG15 16:30 Coronation Street 14:05 Tyler’s Ultimate 21:15 Austin And Ally 21:00 My Week With Marilyn-PG15 19:00 Parenthood 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 21:40 That’s So Raven 23:00 Wrath Of The Titans-PG15 20:00 Covert Affairs 14:55 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 22:00 Jessie 21:00 Once Upon A Time 15:20 Guy’s Big Bite 22:25 A.N.T. Farm 00:00 Departures 22:00 The Newsroom 15:45 Chopped 22:50 Good Luck Charlie 02:00 Globe Trekker 23:00 Grimm 16:35 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 04:00 Inside Luxury Travel - Varun 00:00 The Mob Doctor Basics 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 07:00 A Fall From Grace-PG15 Sharma 01:00 The Newsroom 17:00 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 00:00 Hannah Montana 09:00 Love Will Keep Us Together- 05:00 Bizarre Foods America 02:00 Once Upon A Time Basics 00:45 Brandy & Mr Whiskers PG15 06:00 Eden Eats 17:25 Reza’s African Kitchen 01:30 Emperor’s New School 11:00 Ring Of Deceit-PG15 07:00 Globe Trekker 17:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:15 Replacements 13:00 Legendary Assassin-PG15 08:00 Departures 18:40 Guy’s Big Bite 15:00 Web Of Lies-PG15 09:00 Off Limits THE DESCENDANTS ON OSN CINEMA 19:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 17:00 Underground: The Julian 03:00 Friends Cookbook Assange Story-PG15 03:30 The Mindy Project 19:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes 19:00 The Descendants-PG15 04:00 Seinfeld 20:20 Chopped 21:00 And Soon The Darkness 04:30 The Tonight Show With Jay 14:30 Style Star 21:10 Chopped 23:00 Katy Perry The Movie: Part Of Leno 15:00 Keeping Up With The 22:00 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean Me-PG 06:00 All Of Us Kardashians Cookbook 01:00 Underground: The Julian 06:30 Arrested Development Assange Story-PG15 ‘Hunger Games’ ushers in era 16:00 Keeping Up With The 22:25 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 07:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Kardashians Cookbook 08:00 Seinfeld 17:00 Ice Loves Coco 22:50 Andy Bates American Street 09:00 Guys With Kids 17:30 Ice Loves Coco Feasts 09:30 The Mindy Project 18:00 E! News 23:40 Food Wars 10:00 2 Broke Girls 19:00 THS 00:05 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 04:00 Paranorman-PG of dystopian young adult films 10:30 Arrested Development 20:00 Married To Jonas 00:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 06:00 Alvin And The Chipmunks: 11:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 20:30 Married To Jonas 00:55 Unique Eats Chipwrecked-PG arents of morose teenagers be warned: the their means to overcome that world, I think that’s a Leno 21:00 Playing With Fire 01:20 Unique Eats 08:00 The Conspirator-PG15 next big trend in films for young adults could really powerful thing for a teenager to read about,” 12:00 All Of Us 22:00 Playing With Fire 01:45 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 10:15 Treasure Buddies-PG P make the mood at home even darker. Roth said. 12:30 Seinfeld 23:00 E!es Cookbook 12:00 The Avengers-PG15 13:00 Seinfeld 00:00 Dirty Soap 14:30 How To Fall In Love-PG15 Vampires, werewolves and boy wizards are out; 13:30 Arrested Development 00:55 Style Star 16:00 The Conspirator-PG15 dystopia is in. Having seen the popularity of “The Darker and darker 14:00 The Mindy Project 01:25 THS 18:00 Battleship-PG15 Hunger Games,” movie studios are rolling out films Roth is the author of “Divergent,” the first of three 14:30 2 Broke Girls 20:15 Dark Shadows-PG15 that explore darker themes. novels, which takes dystopia further in a society divid- 15:00 The Mindy Project 22:15 Seeking Justice-PG15 15:30 The Daily Show Summit Entertainment’s “Divergent” and “Ender’s ed into five factions which define how a person lives 00:30 Deadly Affairs 00:00 The Conspirator-PG15 16:00 The Colbert Report 02:15 Battleship-PG15 Game” and Sony Pictures’ “The Mortal Instruments: their life. When protagonist Tris, portrayed by Shailene 16:30 All Of Us 01:20 Dr G: Medical Examiner City of Bones” are all aimed at the lucrative audience Woodley, is born into the selfless Abnegation tribe 17:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 03:15 Bargain Hunt 02:10 Blood Relatives of young adults. The films were front and center at but realizes she doesn’t fit in, she challenges society’s 18:00 Breaking In 04:00 New Scandinavian Cooking 03:00 On The Case With Paula Zahn 03:45 Killer Kids the Comic-Con convention that wrapped up in San rules and finds a home with the Dauntless, a clan for 18:30 Breaking In 04:25 New Scandinavian Cooking Diego on Sunday in the largest gathering of fans of the brave. The film is due for release in March 2014. 19:00 Two And A Half Men 04:55 Delicious Iceland 04:30 Deadly Affairs 05:20 Dr G: Medical Examiner 04:00 The Presence-PG15 science fiction, fantasy and video game genres. “‘Harry Potter’ had this wonderful innocent magic 20:00 Don’t Trust The B In 05:25 Antiques Roadshow 06:00 Transformers: Dark Of The Apartment 23 06:15 Cash In The Attic 06:10 Disappeared Studios spend big money there to give that key to it and it got darker as it went along ... maybe 07:00 Mystery Diagnosis Moon-PG15 20:30 30 Rock 07:00 Cash In The Attic 09:00 Killer Mountain-PG15 demographic a glimpse of upcoming films, hoping to ‘Hunger Games’ takes that to the next step. We’ve tak- 21:00 The Daily Show Global Edition 07:45 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 07:50 Street Patrol 08:15 Street Patrol 11:00 Captain America: The First whip up the kind of fan hype that can be a powerful en it even further with ‘Divergent,’” the film’s director 21:30 The Colbert Report Global 08:35 Bargain Hunt Avenger-PG15 08:40 Real Emergency Calls marketing tool for Hollywood. Neil Burger said. “Ender’s Game,” due out in Edition 09:20 Antiques Roadshow 13:30 The Adventures Of Tintin-PG The industry’s move to dystopia comes after the November, is based on the sci-fi novels by Orson Scott 22:00 Family Guy 10:10 The Hairy Bikers Come Home 09:05 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 15:45 Killer Mountain-PG15 22:30 Cougar Town 11:00 Masterchef: The Professionals 09:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 17:45 Captain America: The First “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” franchises both ended in Card and starring young actors Asa Butterfield, Hailee 23:00 Cougar Town 12:00 DIY SOS 10:20 Solved Avenger-PG15 2011. The five “Twilight” films, based on novels by Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin. It explores a futuristic 23:30 Don’t Trust The B In 12:25 Come Dine With Me 11:10 Disappeared 20:00 Shadow-PG15 Stephenie Meyer about a human girl entangled in a universe where gifted young children are taken to Apartment 23 13:15 Bargain Hunt 12:00 Mystery Diagnosis 22:00 Three Kings-18 love triangle with a vampire and a werewolf, grossed military school early in order to train for warfare 12:50 Street Patrol 00:00 The Thaw-PG15 02:00 Shadow-PG15 more than $3 billion at the worldwide box office and against alien invasions on their planet. set studios on the hunt for the next young adult fran- Actor Harrison Ford, who plays Colonel Graff, a chise to capture the audience. trainer of the youth in the film, said he saw parallels What they found was significantly darker in between’s Card’s story written three decades ago, and nature, exploring themes far beyond a teenage love today’s world where the military lures young soldiers 08:00 Police Academy 6: City Under Siege-PG15 story and wizardry. Last year’s Lions Gate film “The to fight wars. “The issues of the manipulation of 10:00 The Little Rascals-PG Hunger Games,” the first film based on author young people for their values as soldiers for their spe- 12:00 Shark Tale-PG Suzanne Collins’ trilogy, features a post-apocalypse cial skills ... is something that was really complex and 14:00 Police Academy 7: Mission To society in which a totalitarian government holds an interesting to me,” Ford said at the film’s presentation Moscow-PG15 annual “Hunger Games,” a televised survival game at Comic-Con this week. 16:00 The Little Rascals-PG where 24 children must fight to the death until only For all the darkness, young actresses might get 18:00 Adventures In Babysitting- PG15 one remains. some of their best roles in these films. Lawrence’s por- 20:00 Midnight Run-PG15 Heroine Katniss, played by Oscar winner Jennifer trayal of Katniss as a strong leader and protagonist 22:15 The Angel’s Share-PG15 Lawrence, who survives by playing her own rules, has set off a new trend of bolder heroines. Harald 00:00 Under New Management quickly becomes a threat to the government and a Zwart, the director of the upcoming adaptation of 02:00 Midnight Run-PG15 beacon of hope for an underground uprising. The “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones”, the first of a film, which made $691 million worldwide last year, six-part book series by Cassandra Clare, said he will be followed by sequel “Catching Fire” in believed there was a need for stronger female leads in November, which puts Katniss back in the perilous film. “It’s important for young girls to understand that 09:15 Love Takes Wing-PG15 game as society starts to find hope in opposing the there are qualities to girls other being just pretty and 11:00 The Chorus-PG15 regime. That theme resonates with teens who feel being told what to do,” said Zwart, whose film stars 13:00 Dolphin Tale-PG 15:00 Love Takes Wing-PG15 powerless, who feel like adults but are still stuck in a Lily Collins. “They can take control of their own lives 17:00 The Prey-PG15 restricted environment, said author Veronica Roth. and they need to find their own destiny, and I just 19:00 A Better Life-PG15 “To have a character who is claiming their identity in wanted my daughter to see that inspiration,” he 21:00 Neds-PG15 a world spinning wildly out of control and to use added. — Reuters 23:15 Ironclad-18 01:15 Project Nim-PG15

01:00 Futbol Mundial 01:30 PGA European Tour 05:00 NRL Premiership 07:00 Cricket 10:00 Darts World Match 12:00 Live NRL Premiership 14:00 Rugby League Challenge Cup 2013 16:00 Darts World Match 18:00 PGA Tour Highlights 19:00 PGA European Tour Highlights 20:00 Super Rugby Highlights 21:00 Live Cricket

00:00 Darts 02:00 NRL Full Time 02:30 ICC Cricket 360 03:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 06:00 Trans World Sport 07:00 PGA Tour 12:00 Trans World Sport THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ON OSN MOVIES HD 13:00 Futbol Mundial Classifieds

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013

Looking for a boat show? Head to Lake of the Ozarks on a summer weekend

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I, Hasanali Asgerali A boater driving a go-fast cigarette boat idles through a no-waking zone before hitting the main lake. — MCT Badnawarwala, holder of Indian Passport No: t was a typical summer day at Lake of the Ozarks and the “When you have that many boats on the water, there is a J3503961 hereby change water was churning with boat activity. Giant cruisers sent potential for danger,” Reinsch said. “We think that Lake of the Ilarge waves rippling across the water as they made their Ozarks is still a safe place to boat. But people have to be my name to HASANALI 112 way down the main channel. Personal watercraft and go-fast aware of their surroundings, just like they would in heavy ASGERALI KALIMI. (C 4476) boats zipped across the surface. Fishing boats ducked into traffic on the highways.” 5-8-2013 the calm of coves. And pontoons and pleasure boats bobbed A popular destination in the waves. So why is Lake of the Ozarks so popular with boaters? It I, Sahana, holder of Boats, boats, boats. If you’re looking for an unofficial boat starts with its size. Covering 54,000 acres and 92 miles from Passport No: F 1472571, THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY show, head for the Lake of the Ozarks on a summer week- end to end, it offers plenty of options for boaters. If you want hereby change my name to FOR CIVIL INFORMATION end. It is a unique setting, one that has created a lifestyle in to boat into the middle of the action, you can stay in the first SHAIKH SAHANA. (C 4457) Prayer timings central Missouri from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 40 miles of the lake. But if you want a more peaceful experi- 4-8-2013 Automated enquiry about Take a look: ence, you can find less traffic from mid-lake to the Warsaw Fajr: 03:42 _How many boaters and vacationers does the big lake area. the Civil ID card is Shorook 05:10 attract? The Water Patrol, a division of the Missouri Highway Another factor is the lake’s operation. It is owned by Duhr: 11:54 Patrol, said the lake area is the equivalent of the third-largest Ameren Missouri, an energy company that allows close-to- LOST 1889988 Asr: 15:30 city in the state on holiday weekends. the-lake development. That’s why you’ll find rows and rows Maghrib: 18:37 _How many boats are on the water on a summer week- of homes and boat docks on the water. That’s not the case at Lost Civil ID No: Isha: 20:02 end? That’s hard to say, lake officials will tell you. But Sgt Paul federal flood-control reservoirs such as Table Rock, Stockton, 264060101777 by the name Reinsch of the Water Patrol says, “It’s in the thousands.” Pomme de Terre and many others, where the US. Army Corps Mohammed Shish Abdul _There are more than 25,000 boat docks on the 54,000- of Engineers doesn’t allow development in the flood pool. Karim Dalal. Finder please acre lake, more than on any other Missouri reservoir. Add plenty of access in the form of public and resort boat contact 99517914. No: 15891 _It is known as party headquarters during the summer. Its ramps, boat-accessible restaurants and bars, and more than 5-8-2013 infamous Party Cove, known for its rowdy on-the-water gath- 12 boat dealerships in the lake area, and you have the mak- erings, attracts more than 1,000 boats on prime summer ings of a boating destination. weekends. “Boating is a lifestyle here at Lake of the Ozarks,” said Paul _Lake of the Ozarks was named America’s Boating Capital Schifferdecker, a sales consultant at MarineMax, a boat deal- SITUATION VACANT by Boating Magazine in an article this year. “Ask most boat ership in Lake Ozark, Mo. “We’ll have people who will live on builders where their top five markets are, and Lake of the their boats for several months. “They use their boat as a con- Driver needed for Kuwaiti Ozarks will be on that list. Ask any boater who has seen the do. They have all the comforts of home and they’ll form a family. Age over 35 - full central-Missouri giant, and he’ll describe it as the most camaraderie with their neighbors. “It’s boating that binds time or part time. Call remarkable boating experience of his life,” wrote the author, them together.” All the comforts. All condos should look this 60623330. (C 4474) Randy Vance. nice. 3-8-2013 But the Lake of the Ozarks also has one dubious distinc- Walk into the Sea Ray 510 Sundancer sport yacht, and you tion when it comes to boating. It has one of the highest boat- get an idea of what luxury boating is all about. At 51 feet in ing accident rates in the region, according to the U.S. Coast length, it is one of the largest boats on the Lake of the FOR SALE Guard. Ozarks. And it is filled with class. Plush furnishings, flat-screen From 1995 to 2004, it had the third-highest incident rate televisions, a kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, a full shower, Toyota Fortuner SUV, in the country, according to an investigation by The Star. air conditioning, an entertainment center that’s living. white, December 2006, no Officials say accident rates have dropped since then, possibly The pricetag at MarineMax? A little more than $1 million. accident, 2700cc, alterna- because of a crackdown on Boating While Intoxicated viola- “For some boaters, this could be a summer home,” tive 4-wheel driving, tions, more no-wake zones and a tighter nighttime speed Schifferdecker said. But don’t get the idea that this boat is in 115,000 km, Al Sayer main- limit of 30 mph. a class by itself. The Lake of the Ozarks is full of boats that tenance, 4 new tires, cov- There have been 36 accidents this year through July 25, look like they belong in an episode of “Lifestyles of the Rich ered cabin, KD 3700. Tel: including one fatality and 25 that resulted in injuries. That is a and Famous.” On a recent weekday, Joe Gibbs took one of the 99766343. (C 4477) drop from last year’s totals at this time, when there were 49 Formula 400 40-foot Super Sport boats his dealership sells 5-8-2013 accidents, 25 injuries and no fatalities. for a test run and quickly attracted attention. — MCT

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

You appreciate tradition and can be quite happy when others do not try to The world is a sacred place to you and you have an absolute commit- change your surroundings—that old chair is perfect where it sits. You are very methodical and ment to spiritual ideas. Intuition is a fact of life and you most often display your sensitive, practical when it comes to balancing the matters of home, family and career—often at the kind and gentle side. You are a romantic, with a tender heart. You always work for a real expense of your social life. However, today close relationships take on importance. You and future, doing what has to be done. You love all that is musical and artistic. You are sensitive family members may enjoy a meal away from home with lots of time for chatter. Feeling cared to all that is psychic and you enjoy real faith. You may decide to dive in to one of your hob- for and needed is comfortable and you love to create an atmosphere of camaraderie. When bies and could even decide to do some reading or writing, perhaps a short story. everyone has a home of his or her own, you may want to continue this tradition once every Obtaining and exchanging information is of emotional significance for you. Becoming week. There is conversation along this line today. You decide to complete a few things on your involved with neighbors or siblings satisfies a deep emotional need. Communicating feel- to-do list later this afternoon. ings in a clear manner is important now.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

You can expect a little extra support from those around you. You may feel Someone that speaks a foreign language may come to your attention this that you are in touch and in harmony with others and that the lines of communication are morning. You will be able to help them in some way that others will not. open. The support you need is there for whatever you would like to accomplish, or not accom- Perhaps your helpfulness will be most appreciated as you help teach the meaning of driving plish, today. If you promised someone you would teach him or her about fishing or about golf . symbols or smooth out a misunderstanding from some slang phrase. You find it easy to work . . This is the time. You could find that you are appreciated for your feelings and your ability to with the emotions and feelings of others and with great imagination. You enjoy working with share your day. The love and respect is present because of your attitude and concern for others. groups of people as well. You are in a great mood of self-enjoyment. You may see value in or You hate routines and love the outdoors, travel and sports. This is considered a lucky time for feel love for an older person or someone in authority—perhaps some neighbor. This is a great you and you make plans for future get-togethers with your family and friends. A homemade time to be with friends or a loved one. You have a built-in sense of what others want and can ice cream contest may be planned. come up with just the right image.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Many lines of communication are opened and you gain more recognition as A new piece of furniture or something else that needs assembly will have a result. Your love of simplicity is good for politics too. It brings out the truth and your attention this morning. If you have instructions, you can do anything! You a sense of honesty in a group. You are freedom loving and at times, independent. This is a cre- are exacting when it comes to getting down to the basics. This tendency for perfection may ative period for you, a time to take a chance, a time to be appreciated and admired. You can continue as you enjoy other people’s art expression this afternoon. Your taste in art and appre- ACROSS runs northeast into the Rhine. really get your ideas across to others. You will be reminded of a resolution about diet and nutri- ciation in general are heightened. An art exhibit or presentation, perhaps a collection of some 1. The elementary stages of any subject (usu- tion at this time. Romance and other things that tug at the heartstrings come your way as a sort, has fascinated you and this is where your interests may be much of this day. Purchasing ally plural). DOWN new cycle begins. A child or lover may come to mean everything. You are happy in austere set- some item that will be increasing in value is profitable. This evening is a great time to have 4. (Old Testament) A son of Jacob and a fore- 1. The sixth month of the civil year. tings and enjoy getting back to the basics. Religion, truth and the world of philosophy and some deep discussions with a loved one. This private time and interest in each other create a wonderful bonding bear of one of the tribes of Israel. 2. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has ideas are of interest today. 12. A bachelor's degree in theology. not yet begun to walk or talk. 15. The longer of the two telegraphic signals 3. Of or relating to or characteristic of the used in Morse code. Republic of Chad or its people or language. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Small genus of tropical American trees and 4. The part of the small intestine between the Cancer (June 21-July 22) shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight jejunum and the cecum. CAPRICORN pods. 5. One appointed to represent a city or univer- You could be guiding young people in religious matters. You are a very feeling If necessary, this is the time to make amends. Making peace with the past 17. An implement used to propel or steer a sity or corporation in business transactions. person and can sense the drift of a situation without a lot of analysis. Question and and meditating on things unseen become important to you now. Someone boat. 6. The compass point midway between south answer sessions are fun and easy this day. There could be challenges to fulfill someone else’s expecta- needs your attention and you may be able to guide others in some caregiving concern. Do not 18. A loose sleeveless outer garment made and southwest. tions. You could be left with a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to matters of education, phi- be afraid to speak your mind. You work with understanding in areas of the mind that are the from aba cloth. 7. A river in northern England that flows losophy and conceptual ability. In a word, you revere this kind of stuff, not because it is natural to you most personal or private: in-depth psychology. You tend to be radical when it comes to self- but rather because it does not come easily for you—you have to work for it. There may be a tendency analysis, which means healthcare, food and mental health, etc. Serving and caring for yourself 19. Enclose or enfold completely with or as if southeast through West Yorkshire. and others are primary sources of inner growth and changes for the next few years. Your burn- with a covering. 8. Study of the literary works of ancient on your part to puff up your intellectual powers. There is a chance to understand those around you and to have a special time with someone you love. This is a happy time. ing zeal for the ideal world and your need to be included in a group of likeminded souls are 20. Genus of sticky herbs with yellow flowers Greece and Rome. major factors in your makeup. open in morning or evening but closed in 9. The act of hopping (jumping upward or for- bright light. ward (especially on one foot)). 22. Small shrubby tree of eastern North 10. Before noon. America similar to the Judas tree having usu- 11. A cheese dish made with bread and egg Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) ally pink flowers. crumbs that is baked and served in individual You create ways to ground yourself and gain a focus this morning. Your 24. A radioactive transuranic element pro- fireproof dishes. Your inner resources and emotions are accented today. You can expect a sense of direction and guidance are the key to understanding you at any in-depth level. If you duced by bombarding plutonium with neu- 12. Scottish chemist noted for his research sense of support and goodwill from those around you for whatever you would like to achieve. and your loved one have been together a long time—you will find a new type of communica- You are in a planning mood and are very clearheaded and able to view all the alternative paths. trons. into the structure of nucleic acids (born in tion between you. Perhaps a couple of walkie-talkies while out bird watching would be the Go ahead and make those decisions. You can see the road ahead and will make the right choic- 26. Type genus of the Amiidae. 1907). newest fun activity. Good exercise and good creative thinking when it comes to comfort while es. There is an interest and ability in athletics, exercise, working with the physical body and the 28. English explorer who with Sir Richard 13. Precipitation of ice pellets when there are you are waiting for the birds to show. When the weather is too hot to stay outside you and your out-of-doors, which should be life-long. Another form of this could be in training or coaching Burton was the first European to explore Lake strong rising air currents. mate may decide an early movie or a bookstore is the perfect place to be for a timeout from others. This is what you may find yourself doing in the afternoon. Romance is your trademark Tanganyika. 14. (Scotland) A slope or hillside. your work weekend. When work becomes drudgery, it is time to remember why you are work- and this evening you may come up with some fascinating ideas in how to add some extra spice 30. The month following August and preced- 21. African antelopes. ing and celebrate your good fortune. ing October. 23. A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to to your romancing. 33. A white metallic element that burns with a direct an orchestra. brilliant light. 25. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). 34. Cause to combine with iodine. 27. A river in north central Switzerland that Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 38. The distinctive spirit of a people or an era. runs northeast into the Rhine. 40. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 29. American musteline mammal typically There are talents expressed today to ground and make spiritual ideas a Your friends, partners and relationships mean a lot to you. They are a pri- (trade name Clinoril). ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when practical matter—bringing them down to earth and into everyday life. You have great disci- mary source of strength and you always look to them for mutual support and encouragement. 41. Electronic equipment that converts sound startled. pline when it comes to working with spirituality and unity—whatever binds or links all of us You are indeed a social being and will no doubt weave this fact into your lifestyle. You are into electrical signals that can be transmitted 31. A flammable colorless gaseous alkene. together. There is smooth progress ahead of you today and all opposition, if any, seems to have above all, a natural go-between or mediator between the generations. It may be your turn to over distances and then converts received sig- 32. The cardinal number that is the sum of melted away. You would be able to teach others through your own experiences. You grasp the check on a senior member of your family. Consider checking on them before you go shopping nals back into sounds. four and one. principles that bind things together, the essentials of practical religion—a down-to-earth mys- for them. This way you will be gathering the items they need the most. A family gathering later 43. South African prelate and leader of the 35. An artificial language intended for interna- ticism. Provided you do not spend it all on the fancy things that catch your eye, this can be a today will get your attention and you may be called upon to help others see two sides of any antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931). tional use as an auxiliary language. financially favorable period. This is a great time to reflect and understand your situation—just question. You have a strong and positive effect on those who come to know you. Early this 44. The starting place for each hole on a golf 36. Old master of the Venetian school (1490- how you feel you are progressing in your life. evening you could plant onions. course. 1576). 45. An inactive volcano in Sicily. 37. A liquid solution that results from elution. 48. Genus of tall smooth herbs of forested 39. Sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution mountains of Europe and Asia minor. 42. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake 50. A rejection of belief. Chad. 52. A dark-skinned member of a race of peo- 46. The inner and thicker of the two bones of ple living in Australia when Europeans arrived. the human leg between the knee and ankle. 53. Annual grass of Europe and North Africa. 47. A condition requiring relief. 54. (archaic) A fitting reward. 49. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite 55. A living organism characterized by volun- side. tary movement. 51. Tropical starchy tuberous root. 57. A metallic element having four allotropic 56. The upper house of the parliament of the forms. Republic of Ireland. 59. A colorless odorless gaseous element that 58. The dialect of Malay used as the national give a red glow in a vacuum tube. language of the Republic of Indonesia or of 60. A state in the Rocky Mountains. Malaysia. 63. Japanese mathematical physicist who pro- 61. An anti-inflammatory drug that does not posed that nuclear forces are mediated by contain steroids. massive particles called mesons which are 62. Type genus of the Percidae. analogous to the photon in mediating elec- 64. (Norse mythology) One of the Aesir known tromagnetic forces (1907-1981). for his beauty and skill with bow and skis. 68. An internal representation of the world. 65. God of love and erotic desire. 71. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike 66. Urged social reform in 19th century part of an organism. England. 74. An Arabic speaking person who lives in 67. A city in western Germany on the Rhine Arabia or North Africa. River. 75. An advanced law degree. 69. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was 76. The god who fathered the islands and formed by an explosion. gods of Japan with his sister Izanami. 70. A French abbot. 78. Someone who works (or provides workers) 72. A plant hormone promoting elongation of during a strike. stems and roots. 79. A period marked by distinctive character 73. One of the most common of the five major or reckoned from a fixed point or event. classes of immunoglobulins. 80. The father of your father or mother. 77. A lustrous gray strong metallic element 81. A river in north central Switzerland that resembling titanium. Yesterday’s Solution

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Mollie King thinks pregnancy is contagious Bosworth believes ollie King worries she might catch the pregnancy bug. The Saturdays singer’s band mates Una Healy, Rochelle Humes and MFrankie Sanford have all succumbed to it in recent times, and Polish is her soulmate Mollie fears she’ll be next in line to have a baby ahead of youngest member Vanessa White. She joked: “I keep saying pregnancy is conta- gious and I’m going to catch it next! It’s so nice for the girls, as we’re like a big family anyway.” The girl band spent three months in Los Angeles filming their reality TV show ‘Chasing The Saturdays’ and Mollie admits she became strangely comfortable having every second of her life cap- tured on camera. She explained: “I remember thinking that I would nev- er get used to having the cameras on me 24/7 but we became so close to the director, cameramen and crew. “I’d watched shows like ‘The Kardashians’ and won- dered how they could be so open on camera, but its easier when you feel like you’re around friends. That’s what makes for a good show, as you open up and stay true to who you are.” However, the bubbly blonde won’t be set- ting up a permanent home in the US, despite now being Scherzinger loved-up with American music pro- ducer Jordan Omley. to reunite with Mollie told Britain’s InStyle magazine: “My heart is Hamilton in icole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton are to get London. back together. The couple called time on their five- I’m ate Bosworth believes Michael difficulties in life, unpacked their bag- year relationship last month but are planning to proud Polish is her soulmate. The 30- gage and realise it’s the same baggage.” N to be meet in a bid to find a way to make their union work when Kyear-old actress fell head over The ‘Blue Crush’ star is excited about their they are so busy with their globe-trotting careers. A source British heels for the filmmaker on the set of 2011 upcoming wedding and becoming an said: “They are planning to meet and work out how on and will movie ‘Big Sur’ and admits her fiancÈ is official stepmother to Michael’s 15-year- earth they can maintain a relationship with their lifestyles. always the “ideal” partner whom she always fan- old daughter, Jasper. Kate gushed: “She’s “They both know this is the final chance to make it work. consider it tasized about meeting as a child. She 15 and she’s wonderful. A lot of people “Even though they spend so much time apart in different my home. I said: “I had forgotten my ideal relation- say it must be really difficult, but it’s been countries because of their work commitments, they were miss the sky- ship. When I go home to my childhood such an effortless, beautiful, gorgeous constantly on the phone and text messaging.” Nicole is cur- line and fry- bedroom I see all the quotes I wrote relationship for me. We have a blast rently based in the UK working on ‘The X Factor’, and has ups with about meeting a soulmate. “Just through together, the three of us. I love it.” The found the last month away from the Formula One ace friends at the growing up and having relationships that blonde beauty refused to give anything incredibly difficult, so is keen to find a way to get their rela- weekend didn’t work I forgot that side of things away about their upcoming nuptials, but tionship back on track. The source added to The Sun news- when I’m and it became about, ‘How do we make hinted the ceremony would celebrate paper: “She always felt complete with him in her life. That’s away. There’s this work?’ When I met Michael all of that their American heritage. She said: “[It] will why she’s found the last month virtually impossible. “Some only so much magical side of believing in a soulmate be a love letter to our country. It’s funny days she was so upset it was a real battle for her to even Skype can returned. “I’m really grateful because I because I didn’t really think about mar- get out of bed and go to work at ‘The X Factor’ auditions. deliver on.” believe it’s rare. I believe that we’re two riage very much. I was not the girl carry- “She’s been distraught but is very good at hiding her real people who have found their way though ing around bridal-dress designs.” feelings in public. After all, this is the man she still hopes to marry one day. “This might be Lewis’ homeland but he’s hardly ever here and the reality is that Nicole has felt very alone. “She loves his family but she’s not close enough to uno Temple says Daniel Radcliffe should be a stand up his friends to call them her own. “While Nicole’s team say comedian. The 24-year-old actress worked with the the couple are still officially broken up, both are desperate Juno Temple: ‘Harry Potter’ actor on indie movie ‘Horns’ and revealed to resolve the situation.” Last week, Lewis dedicated his J win in the Hungarian Grand Prix last week to the ‘Poison’ Daniel kept her entertained with his jokes after the director hitmaker, though he could not bring himself to say her Radcliffe is a asked her to open a scene by laughing. She told E! News: name. He said: “It feels a little bit odd without that some- “There was one take where there was quite a complicated one here, but I would say now that this is one of those shot and we had to keep redoing it to get the shot right. We races you want to dedicate to that someone.” had to open with me laughing and Daniel must have told me stand up 20 to 25 jokes. It was insane. “I didn’t know somebody had that many jokes. It was genius. He’s a stand-up comic.” While Juno will play Queen Elizabeth’s sister, Princess Margaret, in ‘Girls Night Out’, the new movie about the sisters sneaking comedian out of Buckingham Palace as teenagers, she admits she Cowell to pay didn’t follow coverage of the recent birth of Prince George, the future British king. She said: “I’m happy for [Prince William and Duchess Catherine], but I’m not out £63 million in really good at following tabloid stuff. Anyone hav- ing a baby is a magic moment in their lives so it’s child support very exciting but no, I’m not a royal fanatic.”

Mel C loves being single

imon Cowell is reportedly set to pay out £63 mil- lion in child support. The 53-year-old music Willis ‘unbearable’ Smogul is expecting his first child with Lauren Silverman - the estranged wife of his friend Andrew to work with Silverman - and is said to have pledged to give her £3 million a year until the youngster turns 21 after taking ruce Willis is “unbearable” to work with legal and financial advice over the “messy” situation. A when he’s away from his family. The ‘RED 2’ source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: “He Bactor insists his wife Emma Heming and wants to ensure he does the right thing for her and he former Spice Girls singer was their 15-month-old daughter, Mabel Ray, join him their baby as well as resolving this mess. “Simon want- left distraught last year after she when he is on location, because he just can’t bear ed to know exactly where he stands and to minimize Tsplit from Thomas Starr, her partner to be away from his girls. He told BANG Showbiz: the damage this will do to his bank balance. “He has a of ten years- with whom she has four- “I’m fortunate that I get to bring my family with good relationship with Lauren at the moment but year-old daughter Scarlet - but admits me when I travel. It would be impossibly unbear- when you’re as wealthy as Simon, you can’t take any she is enjoying the freedom she now has. able for anyone I’m working with if I didn’t have chances. Money changes people. “Simon has warned Speaking to Closer magazine, she said: my family with me. I’d just be moaning about Joshua Jackson he won’t be taken for a ride just because he’s rich. “He’s “I’m loving being single. This is a new that. I have a little baby and I like to hang out with more than prepared to be fair and generous but he’s chapter in my life. It’s an amazing free- her every day.” The doting father and husband - no mug.” Simon has been named in divorce papers dom as well. “I’ve reconnected with lots who also has three daughters, Rumer, 24, Scout, jealous of Diane Kruger filed by Andrew - who has seven-year-old son Adam of friends who I didn’t see as much 22, and 19-year-old Tallulah, with ex-wife Demi he 37-year-old actress recent- advice to his girlfriend, with Diane with Lauren - and it is claimed the ‘X Factor’ boss has before, and I’ve made lots of new friends Moore - isn’t sure what makes his marriage to ly took on the leading role of explaining: “He definitely alerted “happily agreed” to cover his former friend’s legal costs too. I’ve met so many people just Emma works, but feels it’s important to pay atten- Detective Sonya Cross in new me to mistakes that he made and tion to your spouse. He explained: “Attention T if he drops an adultery claim in favour of a no contest through being single and hanging out in FX series ‘The Bridge’ and Joshua, hopefully I can avoid.” Diane recent- divorce. Andrew has been spotted at the lavish New new places.” The 38-year-old singer has must be paid to your family and your friends and 35, who shot to fame as Pacey ly insisted the couple’s seven-year York home he shared with Lauren - who stands to been romantically linked to “best friend,” how you treat them. I don’t think there’s anything Witter in ‘Dawson’s Creek’ insists romance has lasted so long receive between $3 and $4 million in the divorce former radio DJ Chris Moyles, in recent more important than that.” The action movie leg- her hours on set are much shorter because of therapy. She said: “All under the terms of their pre-nuptial agreement - and months, but she’s adamant there’s no end - who is known for his hard-man character than the ones he put in on the teen relationships are hard. It doesn’t their son over the last few days, but friends insist there truth in the rumors and being tied to her John McClane in the ‘Die Hard’ films - also reveals drama. Diane told Us Weekly: “He matter what job you have, or how has been minimal communication between the ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ co-star is frustrat- that he no longer does his own stunts for fear of hates me because my experience famous or miserable or poor you estranged couple. One pal told the New York Post ing as it has prevented her landing a being “scolded” by his wife. He added: “I do let has been like, I’m home for dinner are. It’s about commitment. The newspaper: “Andrew stayed at the house to create man. She explained: “Chris and I laugh the stuntmen take over. I don’t do that many every night, I don’t have to work hard part is the timing. When you some normalcy for their son. “There was no talk about so much about rumors we’re a couple. I stunts. I would do the stunts if I could but I’m every day, FX wants me to think meet someone, are you ready to the divorce settlement. That is being handled by the actually think he quite likes the rumor not allowed to ever, ever - they hurt. I creatively. He’s been on network make them your number one prior- lawyers. There was minimal conversation between and would like to keep it going! But I’m wouldn’t mind being hurt. I mean, I television and it was very different. ity? “I’m grateful that I met a person them. It was done purely for their child.” Meanwhile, not happy about it, because people get hurt all the time, but I’ll get “It’s been super creative for me and who feels the same not just about Simon has jetted off for a month-long break in St. thinking he’s my boyfriend stops me scolded [if I do them].” he kinda hates me for it!” Despite me, but also about our relationship. Tropez, France, with a group of friends. finding men to date!” his jealousy, Josh has been offering But therapy helps, too.” lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 GOSSIP Gisele Bundchen: Brady is the best husband, father

isele Bundchen says Tom Bridget Moynahan. Gisele has pre- Brady is the “best husband, viously spoken about her love of Gfather and friend”. The 33- being a mother and said she want- year-old supermodel couldn’t resist ed lots of children with Tom. She posting a gushing message on said: “I want to have a big family. Instagram on Tom’s 36th birthday My parents have been together for on Saturday where she spoke 36 years, and that is what I want. about her love for her spouse of I’ve been challenged a lot by it, but four years. She wrote: “Happy birth- it’s the most rewarding part. I love day my love! Thank you for being kids.” Tom has also said he is keen the best husband, father and to have lots of children, but bal- friend. “Thank you for being you. I ance it with having a successful

love you so much.” Gisele and Tom career. He said: “I have to do some- Soffer have two children together, three- thing [after football]. The only year-old son Benjamin and seven- thing I ever wanted to be was a month-old daughter Vivian while professional football player. It’s the New England Patriots player hard because I want to have four also has a son, John, five, from his kids and I want to be a really good previous relationship with actress dad, too.”

John Legend says his Prince William makes first fiancee is ‘always right’ official public appearance he ‘Ordinary benefit SkillForce and The Royal People’ soul star Marsden Cancer Charity, of which Tis set to wed William is patron and president model Chrissie Teigen respectively. Meanwhile, it has in September and been revealed William has been claims the key to wed- singing Coldplay songs in order married to ded bliss rests with his to get George to get back to agreeing with his sleep as he is up six times a night future spouse’s opin- and is keeping Carole and ion. He said: “Even if Michael Middleton, the parents she’s wrong, she’s of Catherine - previously known right. That goes for as Kate Middleton - awake. A roy- anything. I’m getting al insider said: “William had no married soon and to idea it would be this tough. “He’s he Australian supermodel and the billionaire, who broke up be fair, she listens to using a bizarre tactic of belting in March 2012 before reconciling in November 2012 and me, but she’s always out Coldplay anthems at all Tgetting engaged in March this year, tied the knot in Fiji sur- right!” The 34-year-old hours of the night even though rounded by friends and family, according to Us Weekly. Elle, who star is hard at work he can barely hold a note. “It’s was briefly linked to wealthy financier Roger Jenkins last year, rec- planning his wedding but one thing which will definitely even keeping Kate’s parents onciled with Jeffrey after she rushed to his side when he was happen is he will serenade Chrissie, 27, at the reception. He awake. He’s been singing involved in a helicopter crash in the Bahamas, which killed his added to Q magazine: “The wedding won’t be small but not ‘Paradise’ and he also loves doing friend Lance Valdez and saw him undergo surgery for a fractured too large, it’s mostly family. I just have a big family. Am I ‘Yellow’. George responds to vertebrae. A source previously said: “Jeff is very shaken up and playing? I’ll probably do a song or two. Do I take requests? ritain’s Prince William has made his Coldplay’s songs the most and settles back mourning the loss of his friend. Elle is landing in Miami imminent- No. I’m not into wedding bands.” The piano-playing singer first official public appearance since down.” William and Catherine are looking ly to visit him and offer her support at a very tough time.” The heli- feels that he and glamorous Chrissie complement each oth- Bbecoming a father. The 31-year-old after George at her parents’ home in copter - which was also carrying one of Jeffrey’s employees Dan er because they both have a passion for fashion, and he royal - who became a dad for the first time Bucklebury, Berkshire, but William has Riordan and his wife Paula - came crashing down at the Baker’s believes it’s important to dress well to attract the ladies. He when his wife Duchess Catherine gave been ducking out of morning greetings by Bay Golf and Ocean Club on Great Guana Cay in the Abacos Island explained: “Dressing well is knowing what looks good on birth to their son Prince George on July 22 heading back to bed to catch up with chain on Thanksgiving Day. The couple were both previously mar- you. A good fit is important. Just don’t be douchey. I was in - took part in the Audi Polo Challenge at some much-needed sleep following his Macpherson ried. Elle tied the knot with photographer Gilles Bensimon in Cannes [France] the other day and was laughing at these Coworth Park, Berkshire, South East nighttime singing sessions. The insider 1986 but they divorced three years later. The former ‘Fashion Star’ guys who had these pop-collar polos with writing on the England on Saturday alongside his broth- added: “Wills is shattered by the morning host also has two sons Arpad, 15, and Aurelius, 10, from a previ- back of the collar. They looked douchey! You don’t want to er, Prince Harry. The game was held to so he heads to bed for a couple of hours. ous relationship with Arpad Busson. look like you’re trying too hard.” Stewart and Keough awkward encounter

Aniston

risten Stewart and Riley Keough had love to spend time at home together, rather a “tense” run in at a Hollywood concert. than attending Hollywood parties. A source flaunts curvy figure KRobert Pattinson’s past and reported said: “Rob and Riley are having a really great Teresa Palmer current girlfriend both attended the Joan Jett time together, event though it’s very early. ennifer Aniston was totally “up for” was up for it... It’s this bizarre moment of gig at the House of Blues in West Hollywood There is an attraction to each other. They just stripping in her new movie ‘We’re the ‘mum’ being able to save her family on Thursday and although the ‘Runaways’ co- get each other. “Rob thinks Riley has a cool Jthe Millers’. The ‘Friends’ actress by stripping. We were shooting it in a is engaged stars chatted briefly, friends admitted it was level head and is not impressed by stardom plays a saucy dancer in the new comedy shack in 120-degree heat and it was a awkward. A source told HollywoodLife.com: at all. Rob just loves that about her. “He loves - which centres on a drug dealer who long day for her, but she’s a pro. “She’s in he ‘Warm Bodies’ actress is set to tie the knot “It was weird when they saw each other, that she’ll go into his kitchen for like 10 min- hires her character and two teenagers to great shape and comfortable in her own with her ‘Goodbye World’ star boyfriend Mark because Kristen didn’t look very happy when utes and come back with a delicious plate of form a pretend family so he can smug- body, and she nailed it. People who’ve Webber, who she first started dating in T she walked over to give her a hug. “They pasta. They just do typical stuff that has pret- gle illegal substances across the US bor- seen it ask if it’s all Jen and I’m happy to September 2012 , after he proposed to her with the spoke for like two minutes and then Riley and ty much started all his relationships. They get der without detection - and the 44-year- report that it is.” And fans may see even ring his character gives hers in their upcoming movie her girlfriend walked away. Kristen watched into debates about politics, human rights, old beauty had no qualms about per- more of Jennifer - who is engaged to ‘The Ever After’. A source close to the couple told Just the show from upstairs and I am pretty sure things they had read in the papers that forming a striptease for the role. actor-and-screenwriter Justin Theroux - Jared Jr: “He proposed last week using the ring his Riley kept her distance and was watching morning. “She’s pretty good on the piano Director Rawson Marshall Thurber said: in her naughty role, as the director hints character gives her character in their upcoming film from downstairs.” It was recently claimed and he’ll often pull out his guitar and they’ll “I just thought it would be a fun there may be a sequel in the works. He ‘The Ever After’. It was the most romantic thing ever!” Robert is smitten by Riley, who is Elvis have a mini jam session, making up silly moment. It didn’t take any persuasion to added to Empire magazine: “With good Reports of the engagement surfaced after Teresa was Presley’s granddaughter and the new couple songs and funny limericks.” get her to do it. She really liked the characters I think it’s always a good spotted wearing a diamond ring recently, however her script and wanted to play the part. “She thing to continue a story.” representative says her actual band is being resized. A spokesperson for Teresa, 27, told E! News: “She is engaged, however the ring in the photo is not her engagement ring. She is wearing the ring from her Mirren wants Elizabeth I artifacts ir Elton John has had his appendix removed. The film until she gets the real one back from being sized.” ame Helen Mirren would love to Elizabeth 1st. I mean, to own a piece of his- The couple met on Twitter after Teresa tracked down S‘Rocket Man’ singer - who can- own a handwritten note by Queen tory like that would be so incredible. Maybe celled a string of summer concert 33-year-old Mark - who has a five-year-old son from a Elizabeth I. The regal actress - who one of her letters to her ambassadors, you previous relationship - to compliment him on a movie D dates after being stricken with has played both Elizabeth I and reigning know, rejecting the hand of the King of appendicitis - is said to be feeling he made. She said: “I looked him up after I saw the film British queen, Elizabeth II - feels a great affin- Spain or something like that would be great.” he directed ‘The End Of Love’. We tweeted each other “great” after undergoing the 45- ity with the monarchs having portrayed The 68-year-old star reprises her role as minute procedure at Monaco’s and actually fell in love over email before finally get- has them on screen and stage, and thinks it sharpshooting assassin Victoria in action Princess Grace hospital on Thursday ting to meet face to face. It was almost like old- fash- would be “incredible” to own something that movie, ‘RED 2’, and the film even pays hom- ioned love letters. “My family and friends really love and is now recovering at his home was written by the famous royal. Quizzed age to her royal roles. In one scene, Helen’s in Nice, France with husband David him and I think he’s changed my perspective on what extravagant purchase she would like to character poses as a delusional woman who a few things about my life.” Furnish and their sons Zachary, two, make, she said: “I think that I’m inspired by... I thinks she’s the queen in order to gain and seven-month-old Elijah, The 66- think a hand-written parchment from access to a psychiatric hospital. year-old star had been taking antibiotics for weeks to reduce an abscess before he could have the operation, and is now looking forward to returning to the stage next month. He told friend: “I feel great.” A source added: “Elton is back in offered movie role Nice playing with the boys now. He is a lot better and very positive David Beckham after the operation. “He still has to rest up but is determined to get avid Beckham has been approached to play time career. The film - which is based on a spy graph- back on the road next month and can’t wait to see his fans who have a bad guy in a new movie. The retired soccer ic novel by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons - stars sent thousands of get well soon messages.” It was recently revealed Dstar - who announced he was quitting the Colin and Sir Michael Caine as superagents fighting the cancelled shows could trigger an insurance payout of up to £10 sport earlier this year - has been asked by Colin Firth a team of villains headed by Samuel L. Jackson and million to cover ticket refunds. A source said: “Artists have insurance to star in ‘The Secret Service’ and director Matthew will also feature cameo appearances from stars for the promoters’ liability. Elton is insured so they get their money Vaughn is so confident he will agree to appear, he including Sir Elton John. David - who has children back or they can have another concert.” The singer has rescheduled has already had a villainous part written for him. A Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 10, Cruz, eight, and Harper, some dates but others were part of festivals so the ticket money must Sir Elton John source told The Sun newspaper: “Becks was asked by two, with wife Victoria - has previously been tipped appendix removed be refunded. The source added: “It has all been taken care of and will Colin Firth if he’d like to be in the movie but he is yet for movie success by his spouse. She has said: “I think be rescheduled. No promoter will be out of pocket. “Elton even spoke to fully commit. He loves movies and fancies appear- he would be really good at acting. He’d be a great to some of the festival promoters to apologize because he has been ing on the big screen-but just as a one-off, not a full- James Bond.” working with them for so long.” lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 MUSIC & MOVIES

British singer Robbie Williams performs on stage at the Koning Boudewijn Stadion (Stade Roi Baudouin) as part of his ‘Take the Crown Stadium Tour 2013’ in Brussels. — AFP photos Gingerly, film-maker tests limits of freedom in Myanmar

yanmar movie director Zay Par is Wrecking ball doing what would have been As if to underscore the decline of a once- Pacino movie films Munthinkable two years ago - putting thriving industry, two more cinemas are being the finishing touches to a film that harks back demolished in central Yangon. But the indus- to a 1988 student uprising brutally put down try’s fall began almost five decades ago when in middle of by military rulers. Hunched in front of a com- a 1962 coup by military officers turned the puter in a cramped room in Yangon, Zay Par country into a police state largely cut off from concert by Chicago says he is testing the boundaries of newfound the outside world. Wary of any criticism that artistic freedom that has blossomed since the could stir up the masses, the junta imposed junta handed power to a hand-picked civilian strict censorship. Politics and corruption were government in 2011 - but very carefully. “We off-limits and censors would also chop any- will show our edit to the censorship board and thing approaching a sex scene, said San Shwe they will decide whether to allow it or not,” the Maung. 35-year-old said. The protagonist of the film is Then, in 1968, the government nationalized an activist jailed during the student uprising. the film industry. It became difficult to fund Now a freed political prisoner, he is looked up productions or even buy film to shoot on. to by villagers who have sought his help in a “After that there were no more good pictures, dispute with a Chinese mining company. up to nowadays,” San Shwe Maung lamented. As he shares his experience with them, The veteran movie star did manage to make a there are flashbacks to 1988. The movie would movie depicting the conflict between the Al Pacino Al have been banned just a couple years ago, Zay Par army and ethnic Karen rebels. He played a when the military ran the country, and the general public is ready yet for graphic scenes and starlets past hanging on the walls. Karen fighter who falls in love with a nurse producer and director would have been in hot of political violence. Myanmar’s political trans- These days, he said, movies are shot in a treating government soldiers. His character water. Even today a quasi-civilian govern- formation has yet to bring stability. Ethnic mili- couple of weeks or less. In the past it might switches to the government side to be with n Al Pacino movie broke out in the middle of a con- ment’s reforms go only so far and film makers tias still face off against government troops in have taken three years. her and is eventually killed for it by his fellow cert by the band Chicago, with thousands of fans remain reluctant to touch on sensitive sub- the hinterlands while clashes between Because most cinemas have ageing projec- rebels, a plot twist that satisfied the censors. Aserving as extras. Cameras were wheeled onstage jects. Buddhists and Muslims have killed more than tors, new movies have to be converted from “We could do it, because at the end I was during intermission of the group’s show at the Greek After 49 years of military rule, President 200 people over the past year. “In the present digital to film before distribution. But people punished,” he said with a laugh. San Shwe Theatre on Friday night to film a scene from Pacino’s upcom- Thein Sein, a former army general, is spear- situation I decided not to use soldiers shooting prefer to shell out 1,000 to 5,000 kyat ($1 to $5) Maung won the award for best supporting ing movie “Imagine,” in which he plays aging rock star heading sweeping changes that include lifting students,” Zay Par said. “I will show only what I to watch Hollywood and Bollywood films. Thai actor for that role in the country’s Academy Danny Collins. With coaching from the director, the crowd restrictions on freedom of speech. There has should show.” and Korean movies are also popular. The num- Awards in 1974. Winners were chosen by offi- chanted the name of Pacino’s character as the 73 year-old been an explosion of news media, but movies cials at the Ministry of Information until last actor walked on stage to sing “Hey Baby Doll” in a black suit. ber of cinemas has dwindled to perhaps 100 The movie co-stars Michael Caine, Annette Bening and are still light on politics and heavy on action or The good old days around the country, with about 20 in Yangon, year, when members of the Motion Picture Jennifer Garner. comedy. Zay Par’s film will be the first to depict It wasn’t always this complicated. Myanmar down from 40 in the 1970s, according to San Organization convinced the ministry to let “This is an improvisation,” Pacino told the crowd. “You scenes of the 1988 uprising, when authorities used to have a vibrant film industry, with a Shwe Maung. them choose half the awards themselves. just came in and got it. That’s not easy.” Chicago’s band killed at least 3,000 people and arrested thou- movie-mad population and 244 cinemas in Yangon has two theatres that show mainly Zay Par’s movie about the 1988 student members remained on stage to watch and clap along dur- sands more, holding some for years as political the late 1950s, according to the Myanmar Western action films in 3D, but most are older uprising is another sign the government is ing the 25-minute filming. After a few takes, the crowd grew prisoners. But Zay Par isn’t showing soldiers Motion Picture Organization. “We produced places, paint peeling on the outside. Inside, loosening up. And the censorship rules have restless and there was scattered booing for the real musi- gunning down unarmed protesters. In the about 80 to 100 pictures every year. That was the seats are dilapidated and there is no air eased considerably. But breaking out of the cians to resume playing. Earlier in Chicago’s set, Joe scene he’s editing, students march and chant the golden age,” recalled San Shwe Maung, a conditioning to provide respite from the tropi- creative confines of the past is still a challenge, Mantegna of CBS’ “Criminal Minds” joined his hometown slogans while the camera pans slowly across, 78-year-old actor and director who is a mem- cal heat. The old cinemas are popular with according to the film’s producer, Phyo Yadana band to sing “If You Leave Me Now.” Pacino returned to the showing only the back of a soldier facing the ber of the organization. The country now young couples seeking privacy in Myanmar’s Thwe. “I’ve lived in a box for 25 years. Now the stage during Chicago’s encore and sang and danced to their crowd. makes only 17 to 20 films a year, he said in a conservative society, if they can put up with government gives us freedom, but it’s hard hit “25 or 6 to 4.” “For a shy guy from the South Bronx, this Zay Par said it’s not just government cen- colonial-era house that serves as a museum of the mosquitoes, or the mice running around because we are afraid,” she said. “We have no has been great,” Pacino said. — AP sors he’s worried about: he doesn’t think the Myanmar cinema, with movie posters of stars their feet. idea of free thinking.” — Reuters Robin Meade’s heart beats for music as well as news hen Robin Meade was 4 years old, cent host of “Morning Express With Robin Nashville, Tenn, to write and record. Her she proudly approached her Meade” on HLN who two years ago decided bosses at CNN / HLN have fully supported Wpreacher father and told him that to finally unearth the musical passion she her moonlighting an album launch party she had learned her first song the hymn had repressed for years and recorded her held at the Cutting Room in New York City “Kneel at the Cross.” A couple of years later, debut album, the country-tinged “Brand last month included sightings of Don neighbors would watch with amusement as New Day.” She gained some notice for her Lemon, Kate Bolduan and head honcho Jeff Meade stood by herself in the yard in her twangy cover of Don Henley’s “Dirty Zucker and HLN has used her song “Here Ohio hometown, singing “The Star- Laundry” a cheeky choice for a news anchor for You” for a promotional campaign on the Spangled Banner” to the flagpole. and relished the experience of songwriting network. “I probably looked like this insane little and recording. “From the time I started here (in 2001), kid, but I remember always feeling drawn to Last month almost exactly two years my bosses didn’t discount the value of music,” Meade said recently from her cozy since her debut Meade unveiled her sopho- being known as something else as well. I office at CNN headquarters in downtown more outing, “Count on Me,” a collection of was given the go-ahead, but I was already Atlanta. Right, it’s that Robin Meade we’re a dozen country-pop-bluegrass songs that going back and forth to Nashville to learn talking about. The attractive and efferves- includes four covers (Cyndi Lauper and Tom to write songs. That’s where the music con- nection was for me,” Meade, 44, said. “Count on Me” was recorded in Nashville in two long weekend sessions (side note, Meade’s band members when she performs live are from the group Sixwire, who play Robin Meade poses with her new CD, ‘Count on Me,’ in her offices at CNN in down- some of the real musicians on ABC’s town Atlanta. “Nashville”). Songwriting was done “the Petty among them) and features the handi- that,” she added with a smile, “and I loved Nashville way,” Meade joked, with sched- work of artists such as Kristian Bush of their sound. So I read who produced it and uled morning and afternoon meetings. She Sugarland (with whom she wrote the song it was a lady’s name, which is rare. It was did write one song in Atlanta “Your Glory “Your Glory Days”), Keb’ Mo’ (who plays on Victoria. I looked at my husband (Tim) and Days” with Sugarland’s Bush in his Decatur, “Slow It Up”) and Kenny Loggins’ Blue Sky said, ‘I’m going to work with her someday.’” Ga, studio. Riders (who assist on the opening track, Their paths fortuitously intertwined shortly The pair met at a T.J. Martell Foundation “Here for You”). afterward when Meade was tapped to host benefit, and Meade is still slightly incredu- The album, distributed by Canada’s the “Next GAC Star” competition on the lous that he agreed to work with her. Mood Media Entertainment, is currently a Great American Country network. Shaw Bush, meanwhile, has high praise for the Target exclusive until it moves to Wal-Mart was one of the judges. burgeoning songwriter. “Robin is passion- in the next few months (it’s also available “I waited until after the broadcast to say, ate about telling the stories of the things on iTunes). Meade again worked with coun- ‘I’m such an admirer of yours,’ and then the she sees,” Bush said in an email. “It comes try singer-songwriter Victoria Shaw regard- zinger ... ‘Will you teach me to write songs?’ through in the choices she makes, whether ed in the industry for penning Garth Brooks’ I don’t know what possessed her, but she those are words or melodies. I work with a “The River” who produced both albums. said yes,” Meade said with her familiar lot of singers and a lot of songwriters. She “About the time that Lady Antebellum first throaty laugh. Working on “Count on Me” seems like she’s on her way. But she’s gonna Robin Meade performs at an album release party for her new CD, ‘Count on Me,’ at The Cutting came out (in 2008), I had their CD and was required Meade to take a little bit of time have to change her hours. No self-respect- Room in New York.— MCT photos reading the liner notes because I still do off from her news duties and travel to ing rock star gets up that early!” —MCT lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 FEATURES Virginia artifacts vie for ‘endangered’ designation t the William King Museum in the heart of Appalachia, a panel of 16 despite only having started painting in her mid-70s. “Minnie Ma’s pieces are small paintings depicting water mills along the region’s landscape is sort of a record of pastoral life. ... These are back-country artisans that are Adeteriorating, and along with it, important chronicles of southwest rarely sought after, and rarely even attempt to be discovered.” About 190 mil- Virginia’s rural culture. The series of canvases taped to flimsy wood paneling is lion objects held by archives, historical societies, libraries, museums and scien- flaking, and curators at the Abingdon museum are hoping to conserve it tific organizations in the U.S. are in need of conservation treatment, according through a program has helped some of those previously involved apply for to the Heritage Health Index study. The study was done by Heritage grants and help with fundraising efforts. Preservation with funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library The untitled painting by self-taught folk artist Minnie Ma Scyphers from Services. This photo the 1970s is among the nominees for Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts, a In Virginia, an independent panel of experts will select the region’s top arti- program designed to create awareness of the importance of preserving arti- provided by facts in mid-September through the program, which was created last year and facts throughout the state and at museums and archives in the District of William King is expected to take place annually. The panel will use input from public online Columbia. The program sponsored by the Virginia Association of Museums is Museum, an voting that runs through the end of August. raising attention for some of the region’s most unique relics. untitled painting Other nominees for this year’s designation include: a battalion flag flown “I’m grateful for the attention that it will draw to her story and her perse- by self-taught folk on D-Day in 1944; a lead plaque marking French territory in colonial Virginia verance as a woman from southwest Virginia that grew up in poverty and artist Minnie Ma from 1749; a water works map of Roanoke from 1888; the Rev. Robert Rose remained in poverty but was also very resourceful and creative,” Leila Cartier, Scyphers is shown monument at St John’s Church in Richmond from 1751; illustrations for Edgar curator at the William King Museum, said of Scyphers. in Richmond, Allen Poe’s “The Raven” from 1884; and a traditional Chesapeake Bay fishing The artist created about 600 paintings before her death in 1990 at age 92, Va. —AP boat from 1925 built in Mathews. — AP

‘Dark Knight Returns’ No. 2 cover sells for $478K

Twiggy, The Waterskiing Squirrel, from Deltona, Fla, rides behind a remote-controlled boat during a performance Saturday at the Family Fun Zone in St Joseph, Mich.—AP This image provided by Heritage Auctions on July 2, 2013 shows the original art drawn by writer/artist Frank Miller for the cover to ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ No. 2. — AP photos eritage Auctions says the original pen and ink cover of “The Dark Knight Returns” No. 2 drawn Walking in Jefferson’s Hby artist and writer Frank Miller has sold for $478,000 at auction. A near-mint copy of “Batman” No. 1 has also sold for $567,625 at the auction. The auc- tion house said Friday that the buyers did not want their names disclosed. Miller’s cover was the first to be sold from DC footsteps in Paris Comics’ 1986 four-issue “Dark Knight” miniseries. The copy of “Batman” No. 1 from 1940 shows Batman and he tourist hordes crowding the entrance rue de Buci, Segall ducks into an almost hid- Robin swinging in front of a Gotham City skyline. It to Paris’ Musee d’Orsay may be too occu- den alley, the Cour du Commerce Saint Andre. was auctioned on behalf of Tadano America Corp. The Tpied fighting to keep their place in line Here, across from remains of a 13th century record price for a comic book remains “Action Comics” to notice, but just steps away is a monument city wall, is Paris’ oldest cafe, Le Procope. The No. 1, selling for $2.16 million in 2011. It featured that symbolizes the centuries-long relation- Procope was already 100 years old when Superman’s first appearance.—AP ship of France with the United States. There, Benjamin Franklin began coming here for cof- on the Left Bank landing of the Leopold- fee and revolutionary conversations, Segall Sedar-Senghor footbridge, a larger-than-life said. Franklin, who lived in Paris for eight bronze statue of the third US president years, was one of the biggest celebrities of his Thomas Jefferson keeps watch from the very time, and when he died in 1790, the French spot where the real-life Jefferson took in some parliament shut down in mourning and the of Paris’ architectural wonders more than 200 Procope was draped in black. years ago. After crossing the busy Boulevard Saint It’s here that American author and teacher Germain and walking up the rue de l’Odeon, Sheri Segall begins her “Founding Fathers” Segall points out the one-time home of tour of Paris - a three-hour walk through the American revolutionary Thomas Paine and streets where Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, tells the story of how his radical writings on Thomas Paine and others took inspiration and freedom earned him honorary French citizen- forged diplomatic ties that led to the success ship and a seat in the National Assembly. of the American Revolution. Segall’s been at Just up the street is the theater where home in Paris for almost 30 years but the Tourists walk in front of Legion of Honour building next to Musee d’Orsay in Paris, Jefferson took in a performance of “The accent of her native Philadelphia colors her the inspiration for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home located just outside Marriage of Figaro” by revolutionary play- enthusiastic and cheerful commentary along Charlottesville, Va. — AP wright Pierre Beaumarchais - who had years the way. earlier secretly helped arm and finance the She’s forced to speak loudly to be heard tour. Strolling along the pedestrianized quais War of 1812. American revolution. “If it wasn’t for him, the over rushing traffic on the Quai Anatole along the Seine river’s Left Bank, the elegant The tour takes visitors through the warren Americans might not have won,” Segall said. France, where the tour begins in front of the Tuileries gardens stretch along the opposite of narrow winding backstreets of Paris’ sixth “He helped us before the French were on our Jefferson statue, erected in 2006 by a wealthy bank, where Benjamin Franklin watched one arrondissement. Today the neighborhood is side.” The tour doesn’t visit all the locations Franco-American art dealer and a French- of the earliest manned balloon flights. Farther full of expensive galleries and crowded cafes that come up during Segall’s rich and informa- American cultural institute. down on the Quai Voltaire, with the Musee du like the Bar du Marche on rue de Seine. But tive recounting of the Founding Fathers lives “This is the very spot where Jefferson Louvre as a backdrop, Segall stops along the tucked in among them, on an anonymous- in Paris. But there’s nothing stopping the curi- would stand to admire the Hotel de Salm,” stretch of makeshift green wooden boxes looking gray building, hangs a marble plaque ous from hunting down the sites where Segall said, pointing across the street to the known as Les Bouquinistes - used booksellers marking it as the site of the signing of the Jefferson lived and grew corn - now the 18th century mansion that today houses the who’ve plied their trade in this same spot Treaty of Paris. Champs Elysees near rue de Berri - or the headquarters of France’s Legion d’Honneur since Jefferson’s day. It was here, at 56 rue Jacob in what was Passy neighborhood in the 16th arrondisse- honorary society. Today, that compact, ele- “Jefferson was a horrible spendthrift as then the Hotel d’York, that Benjamin Franklin, ment where Franklin lived and worked, and gant structure can be overshadowed by the well as an incredibly cultured man,” Segall John Jay and John Adams signed the treaty where there is now a rue Benjamin Franklin in much larger Musee d’Orsay right next door, says, describing his frequent shopping sprees that ended the American Revolutionary War. his memory. but during his years as US ambassador to here as well as across the Seine in the court- French author Frederic Beigbeder, in his book Segall ends her tour in front of a barracks France, 1785-1789, Jefferson “was so fascinat- yard of the Palais Royal, then as now the site about the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, “Windows of the Republican Guard on the rue de ed by it that he’d sketch repeatedly and use of many fine boutiques. Jefferson amassed a on the World,” says American visitors to Paris Tournon. The Marquis de Lafayette was the This image provided by Heritage Auctions on July those sketches as the basis for remodeling book collection partly from these riverside “would do well to stop and reflect on history first commander of this elite police force dur- 2, 2013 shows a 9.2-graded copy of ‘Batman’ No. 1 Monticello,” Jefferson’s home in Virginia, Segall kiosks and later donated it to relaunch the here, rather than taking photos at the Pont de ing France’s own revolution. But before that, from 1940, depicting Batman and Robin swinging said. With Segall as guide, the Founding Library of Congress after the library was burnt l’Alma bridge where Princess Diana died.” as Segall points out, “he was the greatest in front of a Gotham city skyline. Fathers’ ghosts follow visitors throughout the by British troops invading Washington in the After passing through the tourist-clogged Americanophile that there was.” —AP

Tour guide Shari Segall, left, speaks about Thomas Jefferson next to a book stand during a tour around the Tourists gather main spots of the around the Revolutonary-era Thomas Jefferson American presence Statue next to on Paris’ left bank. Musee d’Orsay. Pacino movie films in middle of concert by Chicago

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Indian Muslim devotees offer prayers (Alvida ki Namaz) at The Jama Mosque in Allahabad. Muslims fasting in the month of Ramadanmust abstain from food, drink and sex from dawn until sunset, when they break the fast with the meal known as Iftar. — AFP Pakistan TV preachers battle for Ramadan ratings dren in need of good homes, others defend- ed them as social work. Television channel Geo and the charity insisted both couples were fully vetted prior to the show after already signalling their desire to adopt. Instead there has been as much concern about fears that Islam is being commercial- ized in a crude TV ratings war with the 30 days of Ramadan raking in even more rev- enue than cricket. “Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s show is the biggest success in the history of Pakistani TV,” one Geo executive told AFP. “It’s a race,” hit back a producer at rival channel, ARY. “Big money is involved,” he said. “We talk Pakistani television show host Aamir Liaquat Hussain about millions of rupees (tens of thousands distributes gifts to the audience. of dollars) per month for a star.” A salary of even $10,000 is a fortune in a country where teachers can earn just $100 a month. ARY’s answer to Hussain is Junaid Jamshed, a rock star from the 1990s who says he turned his back on money and partying to become a preacher after the 9/11 attacks which he felt demonized Islam. ARY cuts a more conservative image. Guests remove their shoes before coming on set, as if in a mosque. During advertisement breaks, Jamshed turns towards Mecca to pray in a corner of the studio. But the set also has cookers, motorbikes Pakistani television show host Aamir Liaqat Hussain presents an Islamic quiz show Aman Ramadan in Karachi. — AFP photos and mobile phone ads. Prize draws recite Pakistani television show hosts Junaid Jamsheed and verses from the Koran, calling for public Wasim Badami present an Islamic quiz show Shan-e- n the battle for TV ratings, Pakistan’s top showbiz. It is real Islam,” he told AFP. “I am the down and the breaking of the fast when donations to help the sick and disadvan- Ramadan. channels are making money out of religious icon of television.” Sumaya, an 18- plates of dates, battered vegetables and sug- taged. Jamshed compares the rise of TV IRamadan by broadcasting round-the- year-old student queuing up to get a pass ary delicacies are handed out to much relief. preachers in Pakistan as a catch-up to clock chat shows mixing prizes, charity and onto the show, is a massive fan. “According to After dinner, there are quizzes-with mobile Christmas programming in the West and prayer. As the top-rated show fends off alle- me he is the most popular because of the phones, a motorbike and even a car as prizes. defends the mix of religion and entertain- gations of poor ethics for giving babies to gifts and also because they are helping poor Last month, two infertile couples, whose ment. “This is what Islam is. The essence of childless couples live on air, producers tell people, and people for Iftar and what they request to adopt had just been approved by every religion is to make people happy and... AFP that there is nothing wrong with blend- are saying about Islam,” she told AFP. a charity, were called into the studio to be to help people,” he said. ing religion and entertainment. Members of On his TV set, a wedding hall at a Karachi handed a baby live on television before mil- Producers say that the segments of shows the studio audience queue for hours for ring- hotel, adverts for ketchup vie for space with lions of viewers. “It was our dream to have a where gifts are given away have “phenome- side seats at Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s 12-hour, pictures of camels grazing in the shade of child,” said Tanzeem, new mother to Fatima, nal ratings”. Jamshed’s co-host, Waseem daily broadcasting extravaganza which com- artificial palm trees. Hussain croons into the barely a month old with blue eyes. Hussain Badami, sees nothing wrong in a ratings war bines microwave raffles with child adoption. microphone about the virtues of fasting, of and the charity claim to want to break taboos but says decency still needs to be upheld. “If With a closely cropped beard, spectacles inter-faith tolerance and recites the Koran. about adoption, encourage women not to all the TV channels are doing Ramadan trans- and smile plastered permanently to his face, He plays with children, oversees the cooking abandon unwanted children and men not to missions, yes their prime objective is com- Hussain is no stranger to controversy. But of oily chicken masala and invites Sufi singers divorce wives who can’t have babies. mercial. Why should we lie about this?” “We unable to substantiate his alleged degree in to perform religious songs, whipping the The giveaways were criticized in the are trying to maintain both that we want to Pakistani television show host Junaid Jamsheed pres- Islamic studies from Spain, he revels in his viewers into a frenzy. The show lulls its Western media, but in Pakistan, a country be in the race but at the same time... this is a ents an Islamic quiz show. status. “It is not commercialization, it is not guests, getting ever hungrier, towards sun with millions of desperately deprived chil- very sacred platform.” — AFP

Pakistani Muslim man Pakistani rides on a Muslims motorbike attend an which he won Islamic quiz on an Islamic show. quiz show.