ISAF, Civil Society, Peace Council condemn Faryab ... - Ariana News

Tue Oct 30, 12:13 pm

After the Ashura bombing last year in Kabul, the suicide attack last Friday in northern Faryab was the deadliest attack in the country and has caused an outpouring of condemnations from both the national and international community.

The Faryab blast, leaving nearly 90 dead and wounded, took place inside a mosque where the worshippers had gathered to attend the Eid Prayer on Friday.

Following the tragic event, President Karzai visited bomb-hit Maimana to express sympathies to the survivors of Friday?s victims.

President Karzai said the incident occurred just after the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia announced suicide attack was forbidden in Islam. President Karzai linked Faryab attack to the enemies of Islam and Afghanistan.

Condemning the Eid blast in Faryab, the head of a cultural foundation and civil society organization, Meer Ahmad Joinda insisted the Afghan government must prevent the reoccurrence of such incidents by clarifying its strategy of war against the insurgents and continuing to make strong efforts to conduct peace talks with the armed oppositions.

In reaction to the Faryab attack, ISAF has strongly condemned the incident. ?This tragic incident once again shows disrespect towards all Afghans and especially Eid celebrants?including innocent civilians.? The insurgents are showing that they do not want peace or stability. I once again express my deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wounded in the attack,? ISAF spokesman G?nter Katz said.

The Foreign Relations Advisor of the Afghan High Peace Council, Muhammad Ismail Qasimyar, said the attack was practiced by aliens.

According to Qasimyar, the issues of peace negotiations with the Talban and stability in Afghanistan were so complicated and the issue was rooted in regional and trans-regional countries.

Qasimyar noted mostly civilians are targeted in the country because of Pakistani military?s continued support of violence in Afghanistan.

Source: http://ariananews.af/regional/isaf-civil-society-peace-council-condemn-faryab-bombing/

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Bettman says full NHL season unrealistic

NEW YORK (AP) ? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman still hasn't heard what he wants from the players' association, so he won't return to the bargaining table and he won't play a full hockey season.

With only one day remaining before the league's self-imposed deadline to reach a deal that would ensure an 82-game season, Bettman revealed Wednesday that he has given up hope of a complete slate of games.

"Unfortunately, it looks like an 82-game season is not going to be a reality," he said.

Speaking at a news conference Wednesday announcing the New York Islanders' move from Nassau Coliseum to Brooklyn's Barclays Center in 2015, Bettman seemed resigned to a shortened season with the NHL and the players' association still at odds after months of negotiations.

Instead of a celebration, a pall was cast over the event as the lockout approached its 40th day. The NHL is close to another announcement that games will be wiped off the schedule for good.

Bettman stated, in making the NHL's most recent offer, that a deal needed to be in place by Thursday for the season to begin Nov. 2 and be played in full. No negotiations are scheduled this week or anytime soon.

"The fact of the matter is there are just sometimes that you need to take time off because it's clear that you can't do anything to move the process forward," Bettman said. "We're at one of those points right now because we gave our very best offer. That offer, for better or for worse, was contingent on playing an 82-game season. So I think things actually in some respects may get more difficult."

The players' association reached out to the NHL on Tuesday night in an attempt to set up a face-to-face bargaining session Wednesday, but the league declined. The NHL's position is if the union isn't willing to talk about the league's offer that is on the table and isn't prepared to make a new proposal of its own working off that offer, there is no reason to talk.

"There seems to be no interest in making any sort of deal along the lines of what we have expressed a desire and a need for," Bettman said. "Sometimes in collective bargaining you have to take a deep breath before you can move forward."

The union wants anything and everything open for discussion. Bettman wouldn't agree to those terms, so the hockey season remains in peril.

"The players made multiple core-economic proposals on Thursday that were a significant move in the owners direction," union executive director Donald Fehr said in a statement on Wednesday night. "We are and continue to be ready to meet to discuss how to resolve our remaining differences, with no preconditions. For whatever reason, the owners are not. At the same time they are refusing to meet, they are winding the clock down to yet another artificial deadline they created."

A partial season is still a possibility, and the NHL hasn't called off any marquee events such as the outdoor Winter Classic on New Year's Day or the All-Star game.

That could change in a hurry.

"I'm not going to give you an exact timetable, but at some point in November we will have to commit many millions of dollars to get ready for the Winter Classic. So if there's still uncertainty, we're going to have to make a decision," Bettman said. "My guess is we're not going to commit those dollars unless we have certainty."

At some point a deal will have to be made to get the players back on the ice. The NHL canceled the entire 2004-05 season because of a lockout that led to the league adopting a salary cap system for the first time.

A shortened season is still the most likely scenario once the sides can get back to talking and working their way to an agreement.

"Sure, you can play an abbreviated season. I would rather play a full season, and I am sure our fans would rather we play a full season," Bettman said. "That's why we made the offer we did. That was our fourth offer against really one offer from the union in all the time that we've been negotiating from the summer. We very much want to play and we're very disappointed that we're not."

Following a conference call held by the union's executive board on Tuesday night, the players' association informed the NHL it was willing to meet on Wednesday "or any other date, without preconditions, to try to reach an agreement," the union said in a statement.

The NHL's response wasn't what the players' association had hoped to hear.

"We said to them that we are prepared to meet if you want to discuss our offer or you want to make a new offer," Bettman said. "They have no inclination in doing either, and so there really was no point in meeting at this point."

The sides haven't met since the league turned down three counterproposals from the union last Thursday, two days after the NHL's offer that included a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenue.

There is a major divide between the sides over how to deal with existing player contracts. The union wants to ensure that those are all paid in full without affecting future player contracts.

Bettman refused to say whether the 50-50 split in the NHL's most recent offer would come off the table if a full season isn't played.

"I'm not going to negotiate publicly," he said.

This is the third lockout of Bettman's tenure. The stoppage began Sept. 16.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/bettman-says-full-nhl-season-unrealistic-094810276--nhl.html

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How to Remodel a Bathroom on Budget? Tips Provided by LA Build ...

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) August 30, 2012

Remodeling little rooms like bathrooms can cost a lot. The averages for a full bathroom renovations as calculated by R.S. Means, a construction-costs estimating company, for different regions of the country: South, $ 7,771; Midwest, $ 8,989; West $ 9,458; East $ 9,500.

These amounts might exceed a set budget but don?t despair. Redoing a bathroom can work for a lot less. By scaling back on some indulgences, taking on some of the work, its easily possible to undercut those figures considerably. But when its done right the results look as if they spent a lot more.

Who wouldnt want to relax and unwind in a gorgeous bathroom and enjoy a long bath in a spa like master bath? But is spending nearly $ 10,000 on a bathroom remodeling project an option for many people in the current economic climate?

It is true that money spent on a bathroom remodeling can be money well spent; many experts say that bathroom renovations generally return between 80 and 90 percent of their cost when a home is resold. But planning properly to maximize return on investment (ROI) is essential.

As a side note, if a home has more than two bedrooms and only one bathroom finding a way to add an additional full or half bath will dramatically increase the resale value; with the additional bathroom homeowners can expect an even higher ROI of 80 to 90 percent.

The main reason both the Kitchen and Bathroom have a high ROI, is that most buying decisions (including home buying) are emotion based. Almost every other room besides bathrooms and kitchens are easily transformed with a fresh paint or other simple touch ups. But When homebuyers walk into a home that has a run down or outdated kitchen or bathroom designs, given the technical and more complicated nature of these rooms, all they think of is the time, money, and headaches they will need to invest to get the room up to their standards. On the other hand when homebuyers walk into a home with fresh kitchen renovations and remodeled bathroom it can get them very enthusiastic. Buyers can afford to spend a little more on the purchase price of the home knowing that the kitchen or bathroom remodeling is already done and they dont need to spend their time and money on these rooms.

Inexpensive Bathroom Remodel Tips

The trick to keeping a bathroom remodeling on low budget is to leave all the major plumbing fixtures in their existing spot. This doesn?t mean putting up with the unpleasant sink, but this is merely to avoid costly plumbing costs of moving pipes, tubs and toilets. If these fixtures really need to be moved around, then talking with a bathroom remodeling contractor can help to figure out the most cost efficient way of doing so.

Bathroom Remodeling and Vanity;

The bathroom vanity area is a good place to start with, as this is the most visible part of any bathroom. A unique bathroom vanity with a rich furniture look or a contemporary masterpiece can make the bathroom look and feel elegant and expensive. If the existing vanity is sturdy and in good condition, consider painting or staining the exterior can be a money saving trick. Otherwise, either shop around at home improvement stores, most times the bathroom remodeling contractor can buy vanities and other product at wholesale prices and can pass on those savings to their clients. Adding a marble or granite countertop, a crisp white bowl and a new faucet adds more to the look and fresh look of the bathroom.

Bathroom Remodeling and Bathtub;

The next stop is the bathtub. Re-glazing an easy way to give the existing bathtub a fresh new look. This process needs to be done by a general contractor because of the heavy chemicals involved and it takes about four hours. For about $ 350, the contractor can spray a new surface on top of the old tub and any surrounding tile. To top this off a new tub filler and exciting showerhead can transform that area of the room look brand new. Otherwise there are inexpensive options to replace the existing bathtub with a new one or turn the area to a tiled stand up shower.

Bathroom Remodeling Finishing Touches;

Love is in the details, fresh towels and a vibrant shower curtains can tie everything together. Top it off with a fresh coat of paint in a bright blue, yellow or sage color for a spa look or whites and deeper grays for a contemporary feel.

With a little creativity and the right remodeling contractor, any bathroom could be transformed into a designer?s showcase.

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Barcode reaches patent birthday

6 October 2012 Last updated at 19:22 ET By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News

There are now more than five million individual barcodes in use around the world, according to regulator GS1 UK.

Sunday, 7 October is the 60th anniversary of the barcode patent, filed in the US in 1952.

However the distinctive black-and-white stripes did not make their first appearance in an American shop until 1974 - because the laser technology used to read them did not exist.

GS1 said the QR code was not a threat to the traditional linear barcode.

A QR (Quick Response) code is an image made up of dots, which can contain more data than a barcode.

"They have different purposes - the barcode on the side of a tin of beans is for point-of-sale scanning. It ensures the consumer is charged the right amount and updates stock records," said Gary Lynch, chief executive of GS1 UK.

"The QR code's main purpose is to take the person that scans it to an extended multi media environment. Technically you can combine the two but nobody's asking for that right now."

The first item to be scanned by a barcode was a packet of chewing gum in an Ohio supermarket in 1974.

But the black-and-white stripes did not get a universal welcome, with some wine manufacturers refusing to incorporate barcodes onto their labels for aesthetic reasons.

Now it occasionally doubles as body art, with US singer Pink among those who sport a barcode tattoo.

"Barcodes are an icon and rightly so - we're quite pleased about it," said Mr Lynch.

"But if one of my daughters had one in homage to her father I'd be rather upset."

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19849141#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

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Ark. GOP calls candidates' statements 'offensive'

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) ? Arkansas Republicans are speaking out against "offensive" statements by a GOP state representative who is running for re-election and a former GOP legislator running for a state House seat.

The state GOP chairman, the Arkansas Republican House Caucus and U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin issued statements Saturday criticizing books written by Rep. Jon Hubbard of Jonesboro and former legislator Charlie Fuqua, who is running for a Batesville-area seat.

Hubbard self-published a book in 2009, in which he wrote slaves were better off in America than they were in Central Africa.

Fuqua's 2012 book says there is "no solution to the Muslim problem short of expelling all followers of the religion from the United States."

Griffin contributed $100 to the candidates and says he wants that money donated to charity.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ark-gop-calls-candidates-statements-offensive-212508499.html

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