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e enjte, maj 29, 2008
e martë, maj 27, 2008
British citizen raped Albanian orphans
A CHARITY worker has been told he faces a trial behind closed doors in Albania after being ex-tradited to face allegations that he sexually abused orphans.
Albania to Apply for EU Candidate Status
Brussels_ The Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Jozefina Topalli, said in Brussels on Tuesday that her country would apply for EU candidate status “very soon”.
e hënë, maj 26, 2008
First Dinosaur Tracks Found in Arabian Peninsula
Scientists have discovered the tracks of a herd of 11 long-necked sauropods walking along a coastal mudflat in what is now the Republic of Yemen, the first discovery of dinosaur footprints on the Arabian peninsula.
EU to keep troops in Bosnia over Kosovo concerns
European Union defense ministers agreed Monday to keep the bloc's 2,500 peacekeepers in Bosnia, citing concern that tensions in Kosovo could spill over into other parts of the Balkans.
Fox News Guest Openly Calls For Obama Assassination
The Neo-Cons' sick obsession with assassinating Barack Obama took another bizarre turn yesterday when Fox News guest Liz Trotta openly expressed a desire to see someone "knock off" the Democratic candidate.Posted May 26, 2008 09:31 AM PSTCategory: ASSASSINATION
The Assassination Of Barack Hussein Obama...Can It Be Stopped?
Were Hillary's recent comments concerning Robert Kennedy's assassination wishful thinking? No doubt others are having similar thoughts as his nomination is all but certain and they perceive their interests threatened. Posted May 26, 2008 09:29 AM PSTCategory: ASSASSINATION
Carter: Israel has 150 nuclear warheads
Former US president Jimmy Carter says the Zionist regime possesses 150 nuclear warheads in its arsenal, according to The Times of London.
So ... Israel doesn't need American kids to die to "protect" them, do they?
Jimmy Carter calls for US to make friends with Iran after 27 years
If Jimmy thought the pro-Israel media was rough on him before, he ain't seen nothing yet! (MR)
US unhappy with Kosovo over recognitions
U.S. criticized Pristina's government over the small number of countries that have recognized Kosovo's independence, attributing this fact to insufficient lobbying efforts.
Hyseni thotë se Arabia Saudite do ta njohë Kosovën shumë shpejt
Gjatë qëndrimit në Vjenë, ministri i Punëve te Jashtme i Republikës së Kosovës, Skënder Hyseni, ka zhvilluar të hënën një sërë takimesh të ndara me ambasadorët e disa vendeve arabe të akredituar në Austri dhe në selinë e organizatave të OKB-së në Vjenë.
Internationally Known Religious Scholar and Friend of World Leaders Dies at 89
Imam Vehbi Ismail, internationally known religious scholar, author and leader of the Albanian Muslims in North America, passed away from natural causes in his Harper Woods, Michigan (USA) home on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
Born in Shkoder, Albania on November 25, 1919 to Haji Ismail Alkovaj, the Grand Mufti of the Muslim faith in Albania, Imam Ismail started his studies in theology at The Islamic Seminary in Albania’s capital, Tirana.
In 1937, Imam Ismail left his native Albania to study Islam at the world famous Al-Azhar University in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 989AD. Imam Ismail received the highest honors achievable at Al-Azhar.
It was at Al-Azhar that he started his prolific writing about Islam, the Prophet Muhammad and interpreting the meaning of the Quran as well as the translating of hundreds of books from Albanian, Turkish, Persian and French to Arabic.
In 1945, Imam Ismail was advised by his father not to return to Albania, as the Communists had taken control of all mosques and abolished religion of any kind throughout the country. The new Communist regime of Albania seized all holdings of religious groups, including the holdings of the Grand Mufti and his family. Imam Ismail’s family then spent the last years of their lives in concentration camps, never to see Imam Ismail again.
During his stay in Egypt, Imam Ismail established himself as an expert on the Quran and Islam. He became a close personal friend of then King Farouk of Egypt. Farouk and Imam Ismail spent many religious holidays together discussing the meaning of the Quran and the future of Egypt.
In 1949, Imam Ismail was summoned to the United States by the Albanian Muslims who had fled Europe. He became the head of the Albanian Muslims in North America, a position he held for over fifty years. During this time, Imam Ismail used his relationships with governing officials in the Middle East and the Balkans to guide the United States in aiding those fighting for the elimination of Communism in the region. He became close friends former Michigan Governor G. Mennen Williams and other government officials who wanted to understand the workings of countries in turmoil in the Middle East.
In 1957, Imam Ismail was asked to leave Detroit to become one of the religious leaders of the Islamic Center of Washington, DC. He graciously declined the offer, and instead stood by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower as he gave his speech at the opening ceremonies, so that he continue his committment to the Albanian Muslims in North America.
In 1962, Imam Ismail published “Muhammad, The Last Prophet”. The book, initially published in English, was translated into eight other languages. It is still used in high schools around the world as required reading for students studying the Middle East and Islam.
By this time, Imam Ismail had become internationally known as one of the most prolific writers on Islam and the Quran of the 20th century, publishing more that 35 books which were translating into over 25 different languages. At his death, he had another book in progress, which was to be published in early 2009.
In 1999, Imam Ismail was called on again to help with the conflicts in Kosovo, through his long time friend, Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova. When Rugova visited the United States, the two met for many hours on the need for democracy in the region. Imam Ismail was honored for these efforts and his other work towards peace, towards establishing the Albanian Muslim communities throughout North America and on being one of America’s longest serving clerics by way of a proclamation given in his honor during an open session of the United States Senate in Washington, DC on November 16, 1999.
Imam Ismail’s biggest joy in the later years of his life was the time he spent with his grandsons Jonathan, Scott and Alex. While hospitalized under critical condition in 1994, when doctors recommended hospice to his family, he flatly told the doctors that is was not his time to die, as he had to live to see the high school graduation of his first grandson, Jonathan. Against the advice of his doctors, in 80 plus degree weather, he got his wish when he saw his grandson, Jonathan, being given his high school graduation diploma from Grosse Pointe North High School by his father, Ahmed, in June 2007.
On May 15, 2008, after a two week hospitalization, doctors advised the Ismail family that no more could medically be done for Imam Ismail. Hospice representatives visited with him and his family on the evening prior to his transport home. When asked services he wanted from hospice, he was very quick to answer the question. First, he said that he had to be helped in learning to use his walker so that he could walk from the house to a car in the driveway. Second, he said, the hospice workers had to help him gain enough strength so that he would be able to sit during the car ride to the homes and hospitals of his fellow Muslims to offer them comfort, praying with them in their times of need.
Imam Ismail came home the next day and cried tears of joy when he found himself surrounded with the gift his son Ahmed and his grandson Alex had told him would be a surprise, the relocation of a portion of his religious library from the mosque to the living room of his Harper Woods home. He died a few hours later, in his favorite chair, reading the Quran.
Imam Ismail’s death was broadcast on European television, and overseas called flooded into the Ismail home. For religious reasons, the funeral services could not be delayed for many overseas visitors to attend. The funeral services were performed at AH Peters Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI by Wisconsin Imam Ilaz Fetai in Albanian and by South African Imam Ackmat Salie in English in addition to twelve other Islamic clerics from around the world after over 1,500 mourners from the United States and Europe paid their respects.
Imam Ismail is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty, daughter Fatima, sons Ahmed (Mary Ann) of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, and Ali (Judy) of Ft. Lauderdale and three grandsons, Jonathan, Scott and Alex.
His wish was that no flowers be sent, and that instead donations be sent to the “Books for Albania’s Children” fund, in care of Comerica Bank, 20200 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (USA). The fund was established to digitize Imam Ismail’s rare religious book collection and to establish a library of his Albanian language books in his birth town of Shkoder, Albania.
For further information, contact Ahmed Ismail at 313-881-7330.
Publish Reject (Ahmed Ismail) 7:18 PM
Thieves Arrested at Albania Explosion Site
Tirana _ Nine people were arrested on Sunday suspected of stealing exploded artillery shells to sell for scrap, at the site of an ammunition depot that blew up on March 15.
Albania Government Row Over Blast Probe
Tirana _ Albanian opposition politicians criticized the government on Monday for blocking the investigation into deadly ammunition depot blasts on March 15 that killed 26 people and injured more than 300.
Albania Mourns Mogul Who Reflected His Era
The death of Albania’s biggest media baron provokes an outcry of grief, as well as questions over the legacy of a man who seemed to epitomize the post-communist entrepreneurial class.
Albania Refinery Sale to Pay Debt, Highway
Tirana _ The Albanian government announced on Monday that the €125 million to be raised from the sale of the country’s only oil refinery, ARMO, will be used to pay foreign debt and construction work on the Albania-Kosovo highway.
"U.S. unhappy with Kosovo's lobbying efforts"
PRIŠTINA -- Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of State Rosemary DiCarlo says the U.S. is unsatisfied with the work of the Kosovo’s institutions in the lobbying process.
E Verteta4_U:
Kosovo needs a young and smart FM to lobby for them, and not a old FM like they have now. NASER RUGOVA would be the best FM for Kosovo right now.
THE ILLUSTRATED WAR PRAYER ~~ MEMORIAL DAY 2008
THE ILLUSTRATED WAR PRAYER
Words by Mark Twain
Illustrations by the United States Government
Compiled by Michael Rivero
of What Really Happened
e diel, maj 25, 2008
Haradinaj thotë se qeverisja aktuale është e paaftë dhe e korruptuar
Në Prishtinë, kemi një qeverisje të paaftë, të papërgatitur, që s’ka plane konkrete dhe që është e korruptuar, tha të shtunën në Gjakovë, kryetari i Aleancës për Ardhmërinë e Kosovës , Ramush Haradinaj.
Ai, këto komente i bëri në manifestimin e organizuar me rastin e 8 vjetorit të themelimit të degës së kësaj partie në Gjakovë.
e shtunë, maj 24, 2008
U.S. investors win control of Albania's only oil refiner
TIRANA (Thomson Financial) - A U.S. consortium has won control of Albania's only oil refinery with a bid of 125 million euros ($197 million), the government announced on Wednesday.
e premte, maj 23, 2008
Pope Notes John Paul II's Role in Albania
Benedict XVI concluded his remarks by congratulating the prelates on the agreements signed recently with the Albanian state: "I trust that these provisions may aid the spiritual reconstruction of the country, given the positive role the Church plays in society."
E Verteta4_U: SEE: "The politics of religion in Kosovo" By Besnik Sinani
Nderron jete Imam Vehbi Ismaili
Të shtunën në orët e para të mëngjesit vdiq udhëheqësi i Qendrës Islame Shqiptare në Miçigan, krye-imami Vehbi Ismaili. Imam Vehbi Ismaili lindi në Shkodër më 25 nëntor të vitit 1919. Ai erdhi në Amerikë nga fundi i viteve 40-të dhe u bë udhëheqës i Bashkisë Islame Shqiptare në Amerikë. Interesat e tij ishin të gjera, nga feja, tek politika e çështje që lidhen me Shqipërinë dhe shqiptarët. Gjatë shërbimit të tij fetar, liria ishte ideali i këtij kleriku të nderuar.
e hënë, maj 19, 2008
Ndërron jetë krye-imami i Qendrës Islamike Shqiptare në Miçigan, Vehbi Ismaili
Të shtunën në orët e para të mëngjesit vdiq udhëheqësi i Qendrës Islame Shqiptare në Miçigan, krye-imami Vehbi Ismaili.
Overseas Chinese continue donation for quake-hit motherland
In Albania, a dozen of Chinese vendors donated 19,000 dollars. "We can not do much, we just want to send a piece of brick, or just a tile to help the reconstruction efforts in the disaster-hit region," said Ye Sanghua, one of them.
Kosovo new party aiming ‘Greater Albania’ emerges
A new political party of Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo is created with its main goal of unification of “all Albanian regions” into one country known as ‘Greater Albania’ which the international community categorically rejects.
EULEX 'Not Part of UN's Kosovo Mission'
Pristina _ The European Union’s new law and order mission will not be acting under the umbrella of the UN, the EULEX chief says.
E Verteta4_U: With Kosovo having problems over who will take over and Serbia having the same problems on who will run the government, this can turn ugly and would destabilize the whole Balkan region.
Kosovo 'Sole Decision-Maker After June 15'
Pristina _ Kosovo’s government will be the sole decision-maker after its constitution comes into force, Kosovo’s Prime Minister claims.
E Verteta4_U: The only sole decision maker in Kosovo is UNMIK and soon EULEX never will it be Kosovo's government.
Qeveria miraton projektligjin për festa shtetërore, heq dorë nga festat kombëtare si 28 Nëntori
Qeveria e Kosovës, miratoi të hënën projektligjin për 11 festat zyrtare të Republikës së Kosovës, ndërkohë që është lënë jashtë 28 Nëntori, dita e flamurit kombëtar shqiptar, ndërsa nuk është vendosur përfundimisht festa e Ditës së Çlirimit
e diel, maj 18, 2008
Israeli and US death squads infesting the world
Stuart Littlewood considers the increasing use of assassination by the US and Israel, and reports that Israeli murder squads have been authorized to enter "friendly" countries, including Britain, and kill enemies of the racist Jews-only state of Israel.
Record Obama Crowd, the Size of a City
The campaign, citing figures from Duane Bray, battalion chief of Portland Fire & Rescue, estimated that 75,000 people are watching him speak.
Former Finnish peacekeeper shoots 2 men before committing suicide
HELSINKI, Finland — A Finn who served as a peacekeeper in Kosovo until a week ago fatally shot a man and wounded another before shooting himself dead in northern Finland, police said Sunday.
Imam Vehbi Ismaili, R.I.P
For the record, I did not put this in the Islamic thread because Vehbi Ismaili was a major figure for not just the Islamic cause but for all Albanians as well. He was good for all man kind.
If you did or did not know him, Imam Vehbi Ismaili was an amazing man. Words can't express what a man he was. Later I'll have more bio information but for now I thought I'd post his death since the services and funeral will be soon (to get the word out). Once my dad returns from his house, I should know more on the details. I also plan to call his wife later myself so I will post an update.
Imami was in his 90's, exactly how old, I'll have to post later however; his whole life was dedicated to the Albanian and Islamic cause. He is known world wide, and has published many books himself. I am saddened to report his death to you all. Last week when I saw him at the hospital, I could tell he wasn't going to make it much longer, yet his spirit and words were so amazingly great, brought me to tears. Truly touching. I had plans to see him today unfortunately however; he didn’t make it that far.
RIP IMAM VEHBI ISMAILI......YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!
Vehbi Ismaili Imam in Mi has passed away
Inna lilahi wa innaa ilayhi rajion. Imam Vehbi Ismaili from MI has passed away .to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return
U.S. general apologized for a soldier using the Quran as a target.
Just Winning the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people right ?
Tom & Jerry Died In Albania!
"A cat and mouse ran into the high-voltage cables," a spokeswoman said, showing pictures of electrocuted animals.
E Verteta4_U: I want these pictures, If anyone knows where I can get them please let me know. Or Send them over.
e premte, maj 16, 2008
Kosovo Police Officers Accused of Bribery
Pristina _ Four police officers in Kosovo were suspended on Friday, following allegations of bribery.
BBC: Kosovo economy in shambles
PRISHTINA -- Eight years after NATO's bombing, despite huge donations and the guidance of international experts, Kosovo's economy is in shambles, the BBC says.
Previous conquests
Lewis Jones reviews The Siege by Ismail Kadare, tr by David Bellos
Ismail Kadare is the grand old man of Albanian letters - though since 1990 he has lived in France - often tipped for the Nobel, and the first winner of the Man Booker International Prize.
Game of cat and mouse blacks out Albania's capital
TIRANA (Reuters) - A cat chasing a mouse in Tirana's main power station caused a 72-hour blackout across parts of the Albanian capital, the electricity company said on Friday.
"A cat and a mouse ran into the high-voltage cables," a company spokeswoman said, showing pictures of the electrocuted animals. "We took pictures because we've never had anything like this."
Albanians complain bitterly about the power cuts that have plagued them for decades, and are mostly blamed on drought and the dilapidation of the communist-era grid. Most homes and shops in Tirana rely on petrol generators.
NATO preparing to train Kosovo's Army?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, despite complaints received, will stick to its promise to help establish Security Forces in Kosovo, reports Koha Ditore.
Royal visitor for Kosovo troops
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, visited the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, in Ballykinler on Friday.
EU concedes Kosovo mission likely to be delayed
The EU conceded on Friday that it was unlikely to be able to take over policing in Kosovo from the United Nations in June, confirming widespread expectations that Kosovo's security situation will be unclear for some time.
IRS: Some stimulus checks sent to wrong accounts
Through the wonders of modern technology, some of those federal economic stimulus checks are being deposited directly into recipients' bank accounts.
But some are not - and are instead winding up in the bank accounts of complete strangers.
Posted May 16, 2008 08:25 AM PST
Category: ECONOMY
Yes, this is a government operation.
Iran: US caused high oil prices
Retiring Iran's OPEC Governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili says Washington's sanctions against Iran are a major cause of high oil prices.
Iran arrests 15 over mosque blast
Iranian officials have accused the United States and Britain of training and financing people behind the April 12 bombing which killed 13 people and wounded more than 200.
Iran says US-backed group planned attack on Russian consulate
Iran said Thursday that a group Tehran has accused of bombing a mosque in the country last month and of having ties to the U.S. and Britain also planned to attack a Russian consulate, the state-owned newspaper reported.
e mërkurë, maj 14, 2008
How Empires Fall
In a new book that will infuriate the fake conservatives who inhabit the Republican Party, Patrick J. Buchanan documents how British self-righteousness, delusion, and hubris destroyed both the British Empire and Western ascendancy in two unnecessary wars launched by a small cabal of morons that ruled Britain
SAN MARINO RECOGNIZES THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVA
Republic of San Marino has recognized the Republic of Kosova, becoming this way the 40th state to do so.
Diaspora annually sends 1 billion euros to Albania
Emigrants' money is viewed as one of basic "infusions" for Albanian families and also for the society in general.
Albania to Host Holocaust Conference
Academics from a variety of American and Western European universities will participate in the conference, which begins with a historical tour on May 19.
e martë, maj 13, 2008
Blackouts blight Kosovo business
Sometimes it's a loud roar. Most often, a constant hum. But pretty much everywhere you go in Pristina, the petrol generator reverberates.
Ministri Hyseni kërkon njohjen sa më të shpejtë të Republikës së Kosovës nga Panamaja
Gjatë vizitës në Panama, ministri i Jashtëm i Kosovës Skënder Hyseni u takua me Zv/presidentin, njëherazi ministër i Jashtëm i Panamasë, Samuel Lewis Navarro, të cilin e njoftoi me përkushtimin e popullit dhe institucioneve të Kosovës për zbatimin e pakos Ahtisaari, veçmas pjesën që ka të bëjë me mbrojtjen e pakicave, sidomos asaj serbe, me kërkesë që në afat sa më të shkurtër Panamaja të shqyrtojë kërkesën për njohje të shtetit të Kosovës.
San Marino njeh shtetin e Kosovës
Sipas disa njoftimeve ( Kosovothanksyou.com) San Marino ka njohur tashmë Republikën e Kosovën. Lajmi është bërë i ditur nga televizioni i këtij shteti SanMarinoTV.
"One in six Serbians without elementary school"
BELGRADE -- Of Serbia's 7.5 million citizens, more than 1.2 million did not complete elementary education, Biznis i Finansije magazine claims.
e hënë, maj 12, 2008
Serbia Leaders Set for Tough Coalition Talks
Belgrade _ Tough coalition talks loomed as pro-European President Boris Tadic’s bloc picked up the most seats but not enough to secure a majority.
E Verteta4_U : Tadic won but not enough seats to run the government, which means Serbia will not recognize Kosovo.
Kosovo Pushes for Latin America Recognition
Pristina _ Kosovo has launched a lobbying campaign in some Latin American countries to seek recognition of its independence.
No Smoking, Please
The other day I attended a meeting with a senior government official. The presence of visible “No Smoking” signs and the fact that the law bans smoking in public premises did not discourage the top honcho. He pulled out an ashtray, a pack of cigarettes, lit one and puffed away with gusto. Many in the room followed suit.
e diel, maj 11, 2008
Smoke on the Water
When a smoke ban hit the fan in Albania, authorities lingered to implement it diligently for the whole spam of a week, until the whole endeavour turned into a hole in the water with shock-waves of coffee-cup wisdom.
Candidate's house burns down
Vladislav Miljković told reporters that there was significant material damage to his property, and that he suspects the fire to have been the work of arsonists.
The Church in Albania: From Ottoman Empire to Communism to? - The Irish Family
An old Albanian saw goes as follows: 'Where the sword is, there lies
religion' . Thus, under the long years of Ottoman rule, up to 70% of
Albanians converted to Islam, escaping the onerous taxes and dhimmitude
second-class citizenship imposed on non-Muslims. Before then, Albania's
strategic location on the marches between western and eastern Christianity
saw its people divide into largely northern Catholics and southern
Orthodox.
Serbia's pro-European camp claims election victory
BELGRADE (AFP) — Serbian President Boris Tadic, the flag-bearer for a pro-European alliance, claimed victory in general elections on Sunday.
e premte, maj 09, 2008
Ruecker: Zgjedhjet serbe në Kosovë i kontribuojnë strukturave paralele
E Verteta4_U : What a bunch of BS this is. Never has a country let another nation have elections in their land. So is Kosovo really an independent country ??????????
Obama narrows Clinton lead in superdelegates
E Verteta4_U: If Hillary really wants to win than Obama better stay out of small planes. Because she has no chance of winning when you look at the numbers.
Premier Pledges to Make Albania "Key Exporter of Energy"
According to him, "the government is greatly investing to improve environment, to make Albania an environmentally clean country".
E Verteta4_U: READ THIS : Welcome to Tirana, Europe's pollution capital
e enjte, maj 08, 2008
Celebrating 10 years of the euro?
When the euro was launched there were plenty of people who thought it would crash and burn.
"Stick A Fork In Her, She's Done"
"It's full speed on to the White House." --Hillary Clinton following her narrow win in Indiana
Defiant or delusional?
France rediscovers Albania, Montenegro and Croatia
Albanian, Montenegrin, Croatian and Slovenian sea resorts become more and more popular amongst French tourists recently, after the region started slowly to recover from its economic depression. This week the French travel magazine Grands Reportages published an extensive article on the East Adriatic coast, titled Adriatique Oubliee, The Forgotten Adriatic.
Albania Premier in Hackers Gaffe
Albania’s Premier has mistakenly blamed hackers for setting up a spoof government website which shows him sitting next to Adolf Hitler.
E Verteta4_U: HAHAHAHAHAAH!
Albania’s Corruption Index Worsens
Tirana _ Corruption in Albania has worsened over the past year, a study backed by the United States has found.
E Verteta4_U : SWELL
Albania to send troops to Chad, Central African Republic
"Albania will participate with a unit, and I think it's a good decision, because it is a very important moment for our country," Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said at the meeting of the Council of Ministers.
E Verteta4_U: PM Berisha if this is a " good decision" than why isent your son going with this unit ??????????????
Pastor and his flock head to Albania
E Verteta4_U: If any Albanian out there thinks the west is not trying to make Albania a non Muslim country, than think again. Also see :
The politics of religion in Kosovo -
http://www.newkosovareport.com/20080302689/Views-and-Analysis/The-Politics-of-Religion-in-Kosovo.html
Train of freedom
Fund Raiser Gala Night for Train of Freedom
May 13, 2008
Fadil Berisha and Ilir Rizaj are pleased to invite you to the fund raising event for the feature documentary film Train of Freedom. The Train of Freedom is a film by Karina Correa, Petrit Pula and Regjep Ahmetaj which seeks to present the voices of all communities in Kosova and their realities that deal with division and co-existance. For more information and a sneak peak, please visit www.trainoffreedom.com
The event includes dinner, music, drinks, a glimpse of cinema, and prizes.
Music performance by Blina Sheholli
Each guest will have a chance to win a prize!
*First prize* wins two tickets for a Broadway show
*Second prize* dinner for two at Lumi's Restaurant
*Third prize* is a suprise!
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 8pm
Donation: $75 per person
Includes: Dinner and open bar
Location:
Tony's di Napoli
147 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
212-210-0100
Discount parking available at Hippodrome Garage on 44th St. between 5 and 6th avenue
Please RSVP to info@trainoffreedom.com.
It is recommended to make donations via paypal by visiting www.trainoffreedom.com and clicking the donation button. A donation of $75 will automatically reserve you a seat for the event.
This is a self-funded independent feature film and your support is very much appreciated. The proceeds will go towards the production and completion of the film. The movie will premier this summer in the 7th edition of DokuFest in Prizren, Kosova.
Albania May Apply for European Union Membership Within 10 Years
E Vereta4_U:
Once Albania and Kosove become part of the EU than my advice to my Albanian readers is that they should get dual citizenships so that they can have a EU passport and can go anywhere in Europe with out any problems. I know you may be thinking that the US passport is the key to the world but the way our country is now with the gas and food prices rising its not bad to have a back up plan.
Kosovo suffers fresh power cuts
PRISHTINA -- A malfunction in the Kosovo B power plant's Block B1 has led to new electric power supply restrictions, officials have confirmed.
e mërkurë, maj 07, 2008
Here is a list of gas stations in Michigan who in the past two years were Found to be in violation of setting their pumps to not give a full gallon Of
Here is a list of gas stations in Michigan who in the past two years were Found to be in violation of setting their pumps to not give a full gallon Of gas.
St George's Day
St George's Day is celebrated by several nations, kingdoms, counties, and cities, of which Saint George is the patron saint.
Albanian is jailed for torturing wife
E Verteta4_U: Domestic violence is also a serious human rights problem in Albania.
Kosovo amongst the Holiday Destinations of Swiss Air
The capital of Kosovo, Pristina, is indicated as a primary tourist destination in the latest edition of Swiss Air's in-flight magazine, the Swiss Magazine.
Homazhe pran shtatores së akademik Fehmi Aganit
Kryetari i Lidhjes Demokratike të Dardanisë akademik Nexhat Daci dhe kryesia e LDD-së, bënë homazhe pranë shtatores së akademik Fehmi Aganit që gjendet afër Fakultetit Filologjik.
Presidenti Sejdiu bëri homazhe te varri i Fehmi Aganit
Presidenti i Republikës së Kosovës, Fatmir Sejdiu, bëri sot homazhe te varri i akademik Fehmi Aganit. Studiuesi, profesori universitar, veprimtari i dalluar politik dhe nënkryetar shumëvjeçar i Lidhjes Demokratike të Kosovës, Fehmi Agani, u vra nëntë vjet më parë nga forcat serbe, derisa po udhëtonte drejt Maqedonisë. Profesor Agani për një dekadë të tërë ishte njeriu më aktiv në lëvizjen për lirinë dhe pavarësinë e Kosovës.
e premte, maj 02, 2008
God misses Washington DC by miles
In an unusual display of righteous anger, God aimed at Washington DC with his high wind tornadoes, and missed by over 100 miles! It wasn't clear immediately why He was off-target by such a wide margin, but weather officials at Regent University's Baptist Weather Center were quick to point out that they have documented evidence that this is not His first-ever wide-margin miss with tornado strikes.
Baseball star Canseco loses home to foreclosure
Former U.S. baseball star Jose Canseco said on Thursday he had lost his California mansion to foreclosure -- one of the first celebrities to publicly admit being a statistic in the U.S. housing crisis.
Another convenient hanging
Sadly, I was not shocked to hear Thursday's news that former DC madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey -recently convicted on prostitution charges - was found dead, at the end of a nylon rope, in a shed on her mother's property down in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Florida. Man, what a state. From the Pensacola to the Keys - corruption to the "nth" degree. Need to fix elections? Go to Florida. Need to train CIA operatives to fly suicide missions? Go to Florida. Need to use an international airport as a drop-off point for your multi-million dollar drug shipments? Go to Florida. Need to conveniently murder a woman connected to a case involving high-profile government officials who like it kinky? Go to Florida. It's no surprise that a Bush was recently a governor of the Sunshine State.
UN prosecutors call for retrial against former Kosovo PM
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.N. prosecutors have called for a retrial in the case against Kosovo's former prime minister.
E Verteta4_U: Not off the hook yet !
Kosovo Workers Face 'Extreme Hardship'
Pristina _ Kosovo workers demanded more rights and better working conditions during a protest marking International Labour Day.
The mountain people
The Gorani are a Slavic ethnic group adhering to Islam. In all Slav languages the word “gora” means “mountain”, hence the English equivalent of “Gorani” would be “mountain people”. Since Bulgarian scientists have published research showing linguistic and ethnic similarities between the Gorani and the Bulgarians over the years, debate has centred around their possible Bulgarian origin and whether they should be recognised as a Bulgarian minority.
Serbia prepares for industrial park
Construction of the biggest IT industrial park in the Balkans is expected to finish by mid-2009. The park could grow to 25,000 employees.
Business: Albania's health system receives 1.2m-euro Swiss loan
Widespread reforms will take place in the Albanian health system thanks to a 1.2m-euro Swiss loan. Also this week: the European Investment Bank approved a 380m-euro loan to boost the Bulgarian road system, and the Kosovo ministry of economy and finance will decrease taxes.
e enjte, maj 01, 2008
Underreported: Albania
Underreported: Albania
Albania is fledgling democracy with a tumultuous political climate and a controversial prime minister. It’s also a strategic ally of the United States, yet we rarely hear about it in the American media. Erion Veliaj is a recipient of the United Nations Civil Society Award and was director of Albania’s leading watchdog group, MJAFT , from 2003 to 2007.
e mërkurë, prill 30, 2008
Sot në Prizren janë arrestuar 7 aktivistë të Lëvizjes VETËVENDOSJE !
Përmes një komunikatë për medie Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE! Ka njoftuar se sot rreth orës 16:45 në Prizren, në mënyrë të dhunshme, janë arrestuar 7 aktivistë të saj, siç thuhet, vetëm për arsye se në qytet kishin ekspozuar fotografi nga aktivitetet e Lëvizjes VETËVENDOSJE! Arrestimi u bë pas ultimatumit 45 minutash që Drejtoria komunale për inspekcione ua kishte dhënë atyre për largimin e ekspozitës.
Russia warned over Georgia move
Nato has warned Russia that its recent troop build-up in Georgia's two breakaway regions undermines its neighbour's territorial integrity.
PALESTINIAN PHOTO ALBUM ~~ LIFE IN EAST JERUSALEM
PALESTINIAN PHOTO ALBUM ~~ LIFE IN EAST JERUSALEM...
ABOUT THAT REBATE STIMULUS CHECK FROM GEORGE W
If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China.
Posted Apr 30, 2008 02:11 PM PSTIf we spend it on gasoline it will all go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it will all go to India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will all go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatamala, if we purchase a good car it will all go to Japan, if we purchase useless nicknacks it will all go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy.
Category: ECONOMY
When I get my $600 check I am buying a gallon of gas, a pound of flour, and the rest will have to go for taxes.
Free Trade Between Turkey And Albania
ANKARA - The agreement which establishes a free trade zone between Turkey and Albania, will come into force on May 1st.
Kosovo PM Admits Healthcare Problems
Pristina _ More has to be done to improve management in Kosovo’s healthcare system, Prime Minister Hashim Thaci admits.
Kryetari i LDD-së akademik Nexhat Daci ngushëlloj Presidentin Topi
Kryetari i LDD-së akademik Nexhat Daci në një telegram ngushëllimi, ngushëlloj Presidentin e Shqipërisë z.Bamir Topi me rastin e vdekjes së babait të tij z.Myrteza Topi.
Macedonian embassies might represent Kosovo
Does this mean that Kosovars still need to go to Macedonia for a Visa ?
e martë, prill 29, 2008
Crisis looms over Kosovo's future
A crisis is looming for the international community's effort to oversee Kosovo after independence.
Fifa lifts Albania suspension
Zurich - Albania's suspension was on Tuesday lifted by the ruling football body Fifa after the end of government interference in football matters in the country.
Four Kosovo Films At Los Angeles Festival
A Kosovo-made documentary plus three others that touch on the world’s newest country will be showcased at the Southeast European Film Festival in Los Angeles.
e hënë, prill 28, 2008
SPRINGTIME USED TO BE A SEASON FOR WEDDINGS…..
Not anymore…. at least not in Palestine. Springtime, like any other time of year is a time for funerals….
Insects using plants as telephones
A team of Dutch ecologists has found that subterranean and aboveground herbivorous insects use plants to communicate. 'Subterranean insects issue chemical warning signals via the leaves of the plant. This way, aboveground insects are alerted that the plant is already occupied.' This means that by using 'green telephone lines,' the two kinds of insects can avoid to compete for the same plant, allowing for faster growth for both species.
Top Russian official goes to Iran to discuss security
A top Russian official is arriving in Tehran on Sunday to discuss security, topical international and regional issues, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran said on Sunday.
Posted Apr 28, 2008 09:43 AM PSTCategory: IRAN
Translation: Russia is telling Iran about what kind of assistance Iran can expect from Russia should there be a US/Israeli-led military attack against Iran. (MR)
EU nations may offer Serbia new aid and trade pact ahead of May election
Officials fear the election could be won by ultranationalists who would steer Serbia away from closer ties with the EU.
UN expects to stay on in Kosovo
E Verteta4_U : Looks like the UN wants to rule Kosovo and not let EU just yet take over. But how about Kosovo rules it self ? I mean we are Independent right? RIght? RIGHT? !
Kosovo police seize weapons
The weapons, which were given to NATO-led peacekeepers responsible for securing Kosovo's borders, apparently were intended for extremists in neighboring Macedonia, police said.
Questions grow over EU mission in Kosovo
Diplomats say that if the U.N. mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), stays on the ground after June, it would cement a de facto "soft partition": "UNMIKland" in Serb areas in the north, "EULEXland" in the rest of the Albanian-majority state.
Kosovo 'Should Use Solar And Wind Power'
Pristina _ Kosovo should assess the viability of solar and wind power in tackling its chronic energy shortages, the UN claims.
Albania the cheapest country in the Balkans
Over the last decade property in the Balkan Peninsula has become something of a magnet for overseas investors who have spotted the future potential of investing into its property markets at a very early stage. While markets such as Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovenia have become runaway success stories, there still remains a great deal of money to be the region in their neighbouring countries of Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia & Serbia where prices of commodities and service costs lag behind those of their rapidly increasing counterparts, a positive indicator of future growth to come.
e diel, prill 27, 2008
Sali Berisha, Albania Prime Minister in Davos
Sali Berisha, the Prime Minister of Albania on what we should do to make the world a better place in 2008.
Massive gunbattles break out in Tijuana; 13 dead, 9 wounded
TIJUANA, Mexico - Massive gunbattles broke out between suspected drug traffickers who fired at each other while speeding down heavily populated streets of this violent border city early Saturday, killing 13 people and wounding nine.
Mejë: Rivarrosen edhe dy martirë
Gjakovë: Në varrezat e martirëve në Meje u bë rivarrimi i dy martirëve, të cilët ishin vrarë më 27 prill të vitit 1999. Në këto varreza pushojnë eshtrat e 531 martirëve, ndërsa eshtrat e 27 të tjerëve nuk janë gjetur apo nuk janë identifikuar ende.\25.04.
Stojanovic is a free man 9 years later after killing 800 Albanians in Meje Kosovo
ratko maldic also a free man ever since the bosnian war was over.
Colonel Momir Stojanovic the master mind of the MEJE Massacre
during the informal 23 April 1999 meeting, Stojanovic allegedly told Sreto Camovic, chief of the local State Security Department (RDB), and four other military and police officials that at least 100 ethnic Albanians must be eliminated
Meje on 27 April 1999 ( 9 Years Later )
They were killed by Serb forces on April 1999, and were exhumed from a mass grave in Batajnica near Belgrade.
A mass grave of 500 had been discovered in Serbia and, after forensic DNA checks carried out by Scotland Yard, the bodies are being returned to Kosova in groups of 30 or 50 at a time.
Witnesses who testified at The Hague said Stojanovic had ordered the massacre in Meje in Gjakove [Djakovica] on 27 April 1999.
The largest known mass killing, at Meja on April 27. Sebastian Junger describes the grim events:
Shortly before dawn ... according to locals, a large contingent of Yugoslav army troops garrisoned in Junik started moving eastward through the valley, dragging men from their houses and pushing them into trucks. "Go to Albania!" they screamed at the women before driving on to the next town with their prisoners. By the time they got to Meja they had collected as many as 300 men. The regular army took up positions around the town while the militia and paramilitaries went through the houses grabbing the last few villagers and shoving them out into the road. The men were surrounded by fields most of them had worked in their whole lives, and they could look up and see mountains they'd admired since they were children. Around noon the first group was led to the compost heap, gunned down, and burned under piles of cornhusks. A few minutes later a group of about 70 were forced to lie down in three neat rows and were machine-gunned in the back. The rest -- about 35 men -- were taken to a farmhouse along the Gjakove [Djakovica] road, pushed into one of the rooms, and then shot through the windows at point-blank range. The militiamen who did this then stepped inside, finished them off with shots to the head, and burned the house down. They walked away singing.
e premte, prill 25, 2008
Petition of Civil Society Regarding
Second, we draw your attention to several Articles in the draft Constitution which should alarm all those who are concerned about the unwarranted intrusion of international institutions, about unborn children, and the basic unit of Kosovar society which is the natural family.
1. What should Americans know about Kosovo?
Kosovo declared independence and drafted a new Constitution that could be interpreted to allow abortion on demand and same-sex marriage. It would also remove the right of conscience protection from doctors.
E Verteta4_U: Avdullahi me Tahirin you may kiss the bride. {Wow Kosovars will now become fags for America} !
Radical Kosovo Constitution Removes all Protection for the Unborn and Traditional Family
Cedes interpretation of social norms to UN international human rights bodies
e enjte, prill 24, 2008
Record setting skyscraper to go up in Prishtina
The complex is located on Bill Clinton Boulevard close to the center of Prishtina on an area of 26,000 m2. With a floor space of 285,000 m2, the complex consists of 100 luxury apartments, a 165 m 42-story-high high-end office tower, the highest in the Balkans, a shopping center, a hotel and six level subterranean garages.
Burkina Faso recognizes Kosovo
In addition, Burkina Faso emphasized its interest to establish strong ties with the new sovereign state.
Albanian-Hebrew Association in Kosovo
Kryetari i Degės se LDD-ės pėr Nju Jork me rrethe, zoti Agim Rexhaj
E Verteta4_U: Yup its a Yamika !
Serbs Help Albanians Collect Signatures
E Verteta4_U : Not to many people know that there are Albanians living in Serbia still.
New Search for Oil in Albania
24 April 2008 Tirana _ DWM, a Manas Petroleum subsidiary, announced a new exploration project on Monday to refine nine identified prospects of oil and gas reserves in Albania.
In January, the company announced the find of a vast oil and gas reserve in the north of the country.
The find was based on an independent report compiled by Gustavson Associates LLC on behalf of Manas Petroleum Corporation, which has been awarded a contract by the Albanian government to explore the north for oil and gas reserves.
According to their findings, the unproven reserve holds up to 2.987 billion barrels of oil and 3.014 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
If the oil is capped with a layer of gas, Gustavson calculates the field may total 1.4 billion barrels of light oil and 15 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
If only gas is present, the reserve is expected to contain 28 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Of the approximately 345 million barrels of oil reserves in the Balkans, 198 million barrels are located in Albania .
Proven natural gas reserves in the Balkans region add up to approximately 2.7 trillion cubic feet.
The company sees Albania as a key asset and presently intends to retain a 100% interest in the project while also evaluating further onshore opportunities in the country.
Under the licence awarded to Manas Petroleum Corporation, the company is allowed to explore oil and gas reserves in an area approximately 780,000 acres in size, located along a geological fold in north-western Albania.
'The probability of success for a wildcat well in a structurally complex area such as this, is relatively high due to the fact that there exists a proven hydrocarbon source and analogous production exists only 20 to 30 km away,' notes Gustavson in the report.
Manas is currently still analysing the findings and will make further announcements on its next steps in the coming weeks.
The corporation is an important player in the development of Albania's terrestrial oil and gas reserves.
In December 2007, Albania's Council of Ministers agreed to allow DWM Petroleum AG, a subsidiary of Manas, to assist in the exploration, development and production of Albania's land-based hydrocarbon reserves in conjunction with the government's Agency of Natural Resources.
E Verteta4_U: US state department : " INVADE ALBANIA NOW ! " OIL
e mërkurë, prill 23, 2008
Alaska Independence Movement - Pravda.Ru
What is good for Kosovo is good for Alaska? (Or Hawaii?) (MR)
Will the CIA Kill or Oust Ecuador’s President?
So, why does the U.S. military have a $60 million military base in Ecuador? The base is part of the U.S. government's much-vaunted 30-year-old war on drugs, one of the U.S. Empire's never-ending wars around the world. The base houses Awacs surveillance planes whose purported mission is to search for international drug smugglers.
Notice that anytime the US declares "war" on anything, as a matter of public policy, whatever has been identified as the object of that :"war" appears to get worse, not better?
The good news for Americans in all this is that the Ecuadorian people are doing their best to rid their country of the CIA and the U.S. military. Maybe the Ecuadorans will start a trend in which all other countries will do the same. While it would obviously be best if the American people were to dismantle their government’s overseas empire themselves, having foreigners do it instead by throwing the CIA and the Pentagon out of their countries would be just as effective and beneficial — to both the United States and the people of the world.
E Verteta4_U: Kosovars better act quick and do the same.
FOX Lies!! Irresponsible Media! Barack Obama Pastor Wright
Fox news doctored and falsified the video of Obama's pastor Wright. Wright did not preach those words himself. He was quoting a White Man.; Ambassador Edward Peck. And he is a retired, white, career U.S. diplomat who served 32-years in the U.S. Foreign Service and was chief of the U.S.mission to Iraq under Jimmy Carter. The complete video below will show that Pastor Wright is telling his audience that "I will tell you what a white man named Ambassador Peck said". And then he will quote Mr. Peck. And he ends by reminding his congregation "A white man said this, I didn't say it". Fox didn't show that because they wanted people to think it came from Pastor Wright.
e martë, prill 22, 2008
Bosnia war crimes trio convicted
Bosnia's war crimes court has convicted three Bosnian Serbs of killing unarmed Muslim civilians, including women and children, in September 1992.
e hënë, prill 21, 2008
Blood suckers!
It seems to me that everyone in Albania is a medical expert.
They all seem to know what different medicines treat their particular ailments. They all know the best doctor for YOUR problem, but no-one seems to have any faith in the doctors for their OWN problems!
Sali Berisha - BBC Hard Talk
He was questioned on NATO, corruption, Gerdec, pyramid schemes, his relation as doctor to Enver Hoxha and the 2009 elections.
BORN TO DEMOLISH
It was another of those routine tragedies that are never publicized. At eight in the morning we at ICAHD (the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions) received a call that the Border Police, Israeli police and Jerusalem Municipality bulldozers were massing below the Palestinian village of Anata, poised to begin another day of home demolitions.
e enjte, prill 17, 2008
e mërkurë, prill 16, 2008
Pope Benedict 'deeply ashamed' of sex scandal
En route to the U.S. for his first American visit since being elected, Pope Benedict said he is "deeply ashamed" of the sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Roman Catholic church in 2002.
He oughta be! See stories below.
Italian TV urged to scrap BBC film accusing Pope of abuse cover-up
Italy's public broadcasting corporation, RAI, was accused yesterday of withholding approval for the screening of a controversial BBC documentary that accuses Pope Benedict of covering up sex crimes by Roman Catholic priests.
Pope 'led cover-up of child abuse by priests'
The Pope played a leading role in a systematic cover-up of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests, according to a shocking documentary to be screened by the BBC tonight.
Pope Says Church Will Bar Pedophile Priests
Which is an admission that up until the church started losing lawsuits, the church has NOT been barring pedophile priests. (MR)
e martë, prill 15, 2008
e diel, prill 13, 2008
UN Dodges on Kosovo and Myanmar Votes, Pope Face-Time and Officials' Pay, Banner Day
UNITED NATIONS, April 13 -- This week the UN dodged questions about two hotspots, Kosovo and Myanmar
The Coming War with Iran: It's About the Oil, Stupid
The American oil wars are being launched out of weakness, not strength. The American economy is teetering and without control of the remaining oil it will collapse. There will be massive chaos in any case, when only enough oil remains for the American elite and whomever they choose to share it with.
It's not about greed any more. It's about survival. Because the leadership of this country was initially too greedy to switch from oil to solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable alternatives, it may now be too late. Had the hundreds of billions of dollars poured into the invasion and occupation of Iraq been put into alternative energy the world might have had a fighting chance. Now that is far from certain.
And I still have to wonder: if the US and/or Israel do attack Iran, what is Russia going to do?
Sit back and do nothing, watching how it plays out?<>I wouldn't bet on it. (MR)
Thoughts on the Bible by Michael Rivero
We cannot know what the real historical Jesus said and did because the written record has been subject to editing and alteration for 2000 years by church leaders with varying and often conflicting agendas.
e shtunë, prill 12, 2008
Iran attends decorative stones Expo in Albania
Iran has taken part in Spring decorative stones Expo in Albania.
e premte, prill 11, 2008
The Harassment of Professor Thomas Abowd at Wayne State
At Wayne State, of all places, where 20% of the student body is Arab American, another professor gets harassed and accused of anti-semitism.
Greek minority in Albania clashes with Police
Group of sixty members of Greek minority in Albania have stoned the Albanian police station in the southern coastal city of Himara. The stoning was a revolt against the arrest of two members of Greek minority organization "Omonia".
Euro scores record highs against dollar, sterling
Euro scores record highs against dollar, sterling...
Moscow sends warning to international forces
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry says that "according to information coming from certain Western media, the international forces in Kosovo are preparing operations against the Kosovo Serbs with the aim of provoking them."
This could end in a very ugly way, unless truly sane heads prevail at every level of this conflict. (MR)
e enjte, prill 10, 2008
Anti-war protests disrupt Petraeus hearings
Anti-war protestors demanding the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and highlighting civilian deaths disrupted a crucial Senate hearing Tuesday featuring the top US general and diplomat in Baghdad.
e martë, prill 08, 2008
Medics provide humanitarian support in Albania
Through New Jersey's State Partnership Agreement Program with Albania, the National Guard agreed to send three Army medics and the Airmen of the 109th Airlift Wing to Albania for about a week.
Kosovo Freedom: Guidance or Warning?
On 17 February 2008, the Serbian Southern province of Kosovo in South-eastern Europe declared independence from Republic of Serbia and proclaimed itself new Republic of Kosovo .
Kosovo's Independence Plan 'Could Fail'
Pristina _ The plan for Kosovo's 'supervised independence' is on the verge of failure, a key United Nations official warns.
E Verteta4_U: ALBIN KURTI 1 kosovo gov. 0
US opens Embassy in Kosovo
The office of the United States in Pristina that functioned as a Liaison Bureau so far, has reopened as a fully-fledged Embassy.
e hënë, prill 07, 2008
Saudi King: We will recognize Kosovo
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has promised his country will recognize Kosovo. The King confirmed his stance during a meeting that he held with Albania's parliament speaker, Jozefina Topalli in Riad.
Albanian PM Berisha to send more troops to world hot spots
E Verteta4_U: Mr Berisha your son is going to right ? right ? RIGHT !
Kosovo leaders sign draft constitution
Kosovo's leaders on Monday signed the draft constitution, which determines Serbia's southern province as "an independent and sovereign state."
TONIGHT~~~ SPECIAL GUEST ON WHAT REALLY HAPPENED RADIO SHOW ~~~ TONIGHT
Michael Rivero will be interviewing a very special man on his What Really Happened Radio Show tonight... a man named Hesham Tallawi. Hesham has his own weekly program which 'airs' on the Internet every week.
U.S.-Russia row over Kosovo escalates with Moscow aid shipments
Russia is sending humanitarian supplies worth $1.7 million directly to Kosovo Serbs, challenging the authority of the US-backed government in Pristina.
This declaration of an independent Kosovo was an absolute poke in Russia's eye with a sharp stick on the part of the US and Europe.
However this ends, it cannot end well. (MR)
George Bush empty-handed as last summit with Vladimir Putin ends in failure
President George W Bush's last ever summit with Vladimir Putin ended in failure last night when the Russian president stood firm in his opposition to Washington's controversial missile defence shield.
That Bush thought for one second he could get Putin to change his mind on this demonstrates either extreme stupidity, extreme hubris, or an unholy combination of both.
The Russians are no fools, and Moscow has a very clear understanding against whom those missiles in Eastern Europe will be pointed. (MR)
VIDEO - GOLD VS DOLLAR
The value of the dollar is dropping like a rock and this video is to show how this is affecting the prices of everything from gas to milk. This is the first of several videos to show what is really happening to the ecomy of the United States and why this country is in a lot of trouble financially.
e premte, prill 04, 2008
Në shkollën fillore “Ismail Qemali”, të Prishtinës, u hap një klasë për fëmijët me autizëm
Sot në Prishtinë, në Shkollën Fillore “Ismail Qemali”, është hapur një klasë për fëmijët me autizëm, që u bë e mundur nga Ministria e Arsimit në bashkëpunim me Universitetin Amerikan në Kosovë. Ministri Enver Hoxhaj, tha se edhe në shkolla të tjera të vendit, do të ketë klasa të tilla, për fëmijë me nevoja të veçanta, në mënyrë që ata të jenë të barabartë me të gjithë moshatarët e tyre.
ISLAMOPHOBIA IS UNPATRIOTIC
Watch the following video to see how Muslims are treated in the USA…. and the reactions of the others when they witness it…
Albania Opposition Rally Against PM
Tirana _ Albanian opposition parties are to hold a rally demanding the Prime Minister quit over an alleged cover-up of last month’s army depot blasts.
Albanians Urged to Vote in Serbian Poll
Bujanovac _ Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha called on political leaders of ethnic Albanians in southern Serbia to take part in Serbia's general election, an official has told Balkan Insight.
US Congress Investigates Albania Arms Deals
Tirana _ The United States Congress has announced a probe into the arms deals between U.S.-based AEY and Albanian officials.
Kosovo: Former premier Haradinaj returns to hero’s welcome
Former Kosovo premier Ramush Haradinaj returned to Pristina on Friday to a hero’s welcome by ethnic Albanians, after he was acquitted by the UN's war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
e enjte, prill 03, 2008
Kosovo: Top UN Officials May Resign
Pristina _ Two main heads of the United nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK have warned to resign if the UN Secretary General does not dismiss the international administrator of Mitrovica, according to a Pristina daily.
UN Court Acquits Former Kosovo Premier
Kosovars dance in the main street of Decane, as they react to the decision of a U.N. court to acquit Ramush Haradinaj, the former prime minister of Kosovo, in Decane, Kosovo, Thursday, April 3, 2008. A U.N. court acquitted Haradinaj Thursday of murdering and torturing Serbs and their supporters during the province's battle to free itself of Serbia's rule in 1998. Haradinaj, 39, was due to be released from a U.N. jail and to return to Kosovo on Friday after his acquittal on all 37 counts of the murder, rape and torture of Serbs.
Alliance Invites In Croatia, Albania
BUCHAREST, Romania, April 2 -- NATO's political leaders agreed Wednesday night to admit Croatia and Albania into the military alliance, but after a vigorous debate they effectively rejected President Bush's bid to put two former Soviet republics on the path to membership.
NATO leaders agree to invite Croatia, Albania to join alliance
NATO leaders have agreed to invite Croatia and Albania to join the alliance, NATO spokesman James Appathurai said here Wednesday.
The Vatican Purposes to Evangelize Kosovo
As Gjergji presses forward with his missionary activities, he is also devoting considerable effort to supporting the construction of a major Catholic cathedral in Pristina. This cathedral—which is being built with the support of Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu—has been hailed by the New Kosova Report as a symbol of the Vatican’s attempts at “cultural baptism.”
Verdict due in war crimes case of ex-Kosovo PM
E Verteta4_U: If Haradinaj gets 25 yrs, Decani City will see massive protests everyday!
e mërkurë, prill 02, 2008
Main Issues at the NATO Summit
BALKAN EXPANSION:
NATO is due to invite Croatia and Albania to join the alliance.
KOSOVO:
Allies will stress their determination to keep the peace with the 16,000-strong NATO force despite differences over Kosovo's break with Serbia. They will tell Serbia that the door remains open to closer ties and eventual NATO membership. They will make similar offers to Bosnia and Montenegro as part of efforts to bring the Balkans into the European mainstream after the conflicts of the 1990s.
e martë, prill 01, 2008
Ron Paul Interview - WOR Radio New York - 3/31/2008
Liberty Maven has posted the audio of this morning's interview on WOR New York Radio. The interview runs just over 13 minutes with the commercials removed. Dr. Paul discusses taxes, government expansion, economics, and his new book.
LISTEN HERE. Thank you Liberty Maven, thank you Ron Paul.
FACTBOX- Profiles of NATO hopefuls Albania, Croatia, Macedonia
Following are key facts about Albania, Croatia and Macedonia, the Balkan countries hoping to be invited to join NATO this week. All three already have small contingents of troops serving in United Nations and NATO-led missions.
Çështja Fort Diks: Gjykata dënon Agron Abdullahun me 20 muaj burg
Në Shtetet e Bashkuara, një emigrant shqiptar u dënua me 20 muaj burg për shkak se në bashkëpunim kishte furnizuar me armë një grup që akuzohet se komplotonte të sulmonte ushtarët në bazën Fort Diks të Nju Xhersit.
Botach Tactical and AEY Inc., family arms dealerships
Efraim's dad, Michael Diveroli, told the media that he had nothing to do with his son's arms trading.
"I would prefer he became a nice Jewish doctor or lawyer rather than an arms dealer. He's never asked for my approval on the company. He doesn't always take my advice, I don't influence him. As a father of a boy genius he's hard to control," Michael Diveroli told WFOR-TV.
That's hard to believe. Fedvendor.com lists Michael Diveroli as AEY's sales manager and its government business contact. The elder Diveroli incorporated AEY in 1999 and installed his son as president in 2005. Michael Diveroli also has two businesses of his own that get government contracts for police equipment and office supplies.
ISLAMOPHOBIA IS UNPATRIOTIC
Watch the following video to see how Muslims are treated in the USA.... and the reactions of the others when they witness it...
e diel, mars 30, 2008
Verdict: Why America Hates Washington Mar. 27, 2008
Pentagon Awards Contract Worth Up To $300 Million To Amateurs.
Efraim Diveroli talks with Kosta Trebicka
A telephone conversation between 22 year old Efraim Diveroli, President of Miami based AEY, Inc. and Mr. Kosta Trebicka, an Albanian businessman in regards to ammunition purchases for US and Afghan troops. AEY Inc. became the main supplier of munitions to Afghanistan's army and police forces in 2003 and provided ammunition that was more than 40 years old and in decomposing packaging. The House Oversight Committee is currently investigating why the the Pentagon gave the inexperienced 22 year old a $300 million contract to provide ammunition to Afghanistan.
US gave $300m arms contract to 22-year-old with criminal record
The Pentagon entrusted a 22-year-old previously arrested for domestic violence and having a forged driving licence to be the main supplier of ammunition to Afghan forces at the height of the battle against the Taliban, it was reported yesterday.
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AEY also supplied weapons to US agencies, and rifles to Iraqi forces.
Okay, this deal needs a full investigation. How did this kid, with criminal record and fake driver;s license, wind up with the contracts to supply arms to the Army, the Iraqis, and Us Government agencies like DEA and FBI? (MR)
Supplier Under Scrutiny on Arms for Afghans
The younger Diveroli's munitions experience appeared to be limited to a short-lived job in Los Angeles for Botach Tactical, a military and police supply company owned by his uncle, Bar-Kochba Botach.
Botach Tactical's website is HERE
Interesting logo.
ZIONISM IS THE CAUSE OF RISING ISLAMOPHOBIA
"Our race is the Master Race. We are divine gods on this planet. We are as different from the inferior races as they are from insects. In fact, compared to our race, other races are beasts and animals, cattle at best. Other races are considered as human excrement. Our destiny is to rule over the inferior races. Our earthly kingdom will be ruled by our leader with a rod of iron. The masses will lick our feet and serve us as our slaves." Former Israeli Prime Minister Menechem Begin
VIDEO - Elephant Paints Self Portrait
Another reminder that humans are not as far removed from the other animals as they sometimes like to imagine they are. (MR)
Weird Al Gore, 'environmentalist'
Since the U.S.-led NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999, the incidence of cancer in Serbia, which received the brunt of the bombing, has at least doubled. Thousands of tons of bombs and missiles carrying depleted uranium were dropped on the country. The radioactive dust was inhaled not just by those nearby, but others unfortunate enough to be downwind. In addition, at least some of the deadly residue has seeped down to contaminate the water table in certain regions of Serbia.
Kosovo, whose Albanian population was supposed to be "saved" by the bombing, has become a DU dump. No one has the exact figures of the incidents of cancer among the majority Albanian population now. The United Nations, which is in charge of the civil administration of the province, is either not releasing figures, not conducting the necessary studies or not revealing what it knows. However, a number of NATO soldiers, especially from Italy, have gone home ill, some terminally.
Nearby, in Bosnia, during 1994-95, U.S. planes dropped DU ordnance on or near several population centers. In one of them, Hadzici near Sarajevo, cancer reached epidemic proportions by the late 1990s.
The thousands of overflights made by U.S. and other NATO planes on their bombing sorties heavily damaged the ozone layer above the Balkans. The thunder heard during storms for several weeks after the 78-day bombing was unnaturally loud, the lightening spectacular. On the other hand, the sun baked with a special vengeance that summer. The difference in its intensity was palpable; sunburn occurred in a matter of minutes.
All the above environmental havoc happened during the watch of Al Gore, the freshly anointed Nobel Peace Prize winner, while he served as vice president of the United States. No words of protest were heard coming from him at that time.
Efraim Diversoli... why not state that he is a Jew?
If he was a Muslim, you would not find one mainstream report that neglected to shove that fact down your throat. Is this self-censorship in the press? And do I have to troll the blogs to find the kind of info about Government-funded Jewish crime paid for by our tax dollars???
e premte, mars 28, 2008
Arms dealer's dad wanted 'nice' doctor son
- Story Highlights
- 22-year-old arms dealer faces congressional inquiry
- Company supplied ammunition made in China decades ago
- Company's contract called for bullets made in Hungary
- Grandfather says dealer, 22, had "gift" for weaponry
FACTBOX-Balkan candidates offer NATO leaner military muscle
The Kalashnikov assault rifle remains the weapon of choice. Albania had so many it donated some to Iraq.
E Verteta4_U: Albania has such a good army that they can afford to donate kalashnikovs to Iraq !
PM Berisha did not think to even sell the kalashnikovs and take the money and use it to fix all the bad roads albania has.
NATO to Invite New Members to Join Military Alliance
Analysts say two countries will be invited to join: Albania and Croatia.
Albanian troops find 25th body at site of massive arms dump blast
TIRANA, Albania: Albanian officials are raising to 25 the death toll from a massive explosion at an ammunition dump March 15.
Albania's airport signs €22 million loan with EBRD to extend terminal
TIRANA, Albania: Officials at Albania's Tirana Airport say they have signed a €22 million (US$34.7 million) loan with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to extend the passenger terminal.
Why Ron Paul Scares the GOP
There used to be an organization for people who believed in a truly limited government — limited taxes, limited spending, limited interference in individual lives and limited intervention in foreign affairs. That organization was known as the Republican Party. But the only one of those beliefs that still motivates the G.O.P. establishment is limited taxes. In 2008, people who still hold all of them joined the Ron Paul Revolution.
22 year old crook sells 300 million of faulty ammo to US millitary
With the award last January of a federal contract worth as much as nearly $300 million, the company, AEY Inc., which operates out of an unmarked office in Miami Beach, became the main supplier of munitions to Afghanistan's army and police forces.
Since then, the company has provided ammunition that is more than 40 years old and in decomposing packaging, according to an examination of the munitions by The New York Times and interviews with American and Afghan officials. Much of the ammunition comes from the aging stockpiles of the old Communist bloc, including stockpiles that the State Department and NATO have determined to be unreliable and obsolete, and have spent millions of dollars to have destroyed.
In purchasing munitions, the contractor has also worked with middlemen and a shell company on a federal list of entities suspected of illegal arms trafficking.
Moreover, tens of millions of the rifle and machine-gun cartridges were manufactured in China, making their procurement a possible violation of American law. The company's president, Efraim E. Diveroli, was also secretly recorded in a conversation that suggested corruption in his company's purchase of more than 100 million aging rounds in Albania, according to audio files of the conversation.
"Nothing but the best for our boys!" -- Official White Horse Souse (MR)
U.S. suspends supplier of arms to Afghanistan
# Story Highlights
# AEY Inc. is under investigation for reportedly dealing in Chinese ammunition
# According to government contract, company cannot buy munitions from the Chinese
# Army memo: Government awarded AEY contracts worth in excess of $200 million
# Army Documents reveal ammunition arrived in Afghanistan corroded, poorly packed
Incompetence Alert: Pentagon gives inexperienced 22 year-old $300 million contract
So to recap: During the free-cash-giveaway that is defense contracting, the Pentagon awards $300 million to the company of a clueless 22 year old, resulting in our soldiers having to use substandard weaponry.
Confusion persists over death toll in Albanian munitions blast
Tirana - Two weeks after the huge blast at a munitions depot levelled the village Gerdec on outskirts of the Albanian capital Tirana, authorities could still not say how many people were killed, reports said Thursday. So far 24 casualties were confirmed in Gerdec, but the fate of some 120 people who were supposed to have been in the facility when it exploded on March 15 remains unclear.
e enjte, mars 27, 2008
Tirana explodes: Albanian families pick up pieces of their shattered lives
Albanian families are picking up the pieces of their shattered lives after the explosion of the military depot in Gërdec village, 12 km from the capital city Tirana, that left thousands of people homeless, traumatized and hurt on 15 March.
Albania Leaders In Arms Trafficking Row
The row erupted after the New York Times accused Albanian officials of murky deals with United States-based AEY. The company, had its contract with the U.S. military revoked this week amid claims by the paper it was supplying decades-old ammunition to the Afghan army.
Supplier under scrutiny on aging arms for Afghans
Efraim Diveroli, was also secretly recorded in a conversation that suggested corruption in his company's purchase of more than 100 million aging rounds in Albania, according to an audio file of the conversation.
Joining Nato would lift prospects
These are momentous days for Albania. Two separate events - Kosovo's declaration of independence and the likelihood of receiving an invitation to join the Nato alliance - offer one of Europe's poorest countries an unprecedented chance of improving its long-term prospects.
After Nato the next challenge will be EU membership
The recent explosions at an ammunition depot near Tirana, serve as a reminder that Albania remains well behind much of the rest of Europe in the enforcement of health and safety standards.
e mërkurë, mars 26, 2008
Wife of Republican presidential candidate visits Kosovo
PRISTINA, Kosovo: Cindy McCain, the wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, is visiting Kosovo.
e martë, mars 25, 2008
Albania sitting on communist-era powder keg
"How could women and children work without training, practically like slaves, dismantling ammunition without a single security measure several kilometres from Tirana?"
America Must Work to End Anti-Gay Abuses Worldwide
After Korab Zuka founded a gay-rights group in Kosovo in 2005, he received threatening phone calls and emails and had his car vandalized.
"We are going to make you hold your intestines," Zuka, 22, recalls being warned. "We will (rape) your mother ... and we are going to cut your head off.'"
The police were indifferent to his cries for protection.
E Verteta4_: :)
NATO bombs still plague Kosovo Serbs
Thousands of Kosovo Serbs are still listed as missing – nine years after NATO began bombing the former Yugoslavia. The relatives of some of the victims are still searching for bodies. Russia Today met with some of them, and heard of their desperate search to find the remains of missing loved ones.
E Verteta4_U: Notice how they forgot to mention the Kosovo Albanians who are still missing too.
Floods Cause Disruption In Kosovo
Pristina _ Heavy rain and snow on Monday has created widespread flooding in Kosovo, leading to disruption across the territory.
Macedonia-Kosovo Border Meeting On Hold
Skopje_ Governments of Macedonia and Kosovo called off a planned meeting of a joint committee tasked with demarcation of the border, set for Tuesday.
Will Kosovo be turned over to the Pentagon?
- Predictions made by experts before Kosovo's illegal declaration of independence are coming true - the territory seized from Serbia is turning into a big military base of the United States and NATO.
Kosovo prime minister rejects Serbian proposal to partition Kosovo along ethnic lines
PRISTINA, Kosovo: Kosovo's prime minister on Tuesday rejected a Serbian government proposal to partition Kosovo between its minority Serbs and dominant ethnic Albanians, saying Belgrade must accept that all of the territory is independent.
Serbia asks UN for partitioning of Kosovo
Serbia has formally proposed partitioning Kosovo along ethnic lines for the first time, asking the United Nations to ensure that Belgrade can control key institutions and functions in areas of the newly independent country where Serbs form a majority.
Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
* "As we have seen in the [Gallup] data, resentment against the West comes from what Muslims perceive as the West's hatred and denigration of Islam; the Western belief that Arabs and Muslim are inferior; and their [Muslims'] fear of Western intervention, domination, or occupation" (141).
* "As our [Gallup's] data has demonstrated, the primary cause of broad-based anger and anti-Americanism is not a clash of civilizations but the perceived effect of U.S. foreign policy in the Muslim world" (156).
* "[The Gallup data shows that] contrary to what the 'They Hate Our Freedom' thesis might predict, Muslims do not recommend or insist upon changes to Western culture or social norms as the path to better [Western-Muslim] relations. ... Rather they call on the West to show greater respect for Islam, and they emphasize policy-related issues [U.S. interventionism; unqualified support for Israel; and protection for authoritarian Arab regimes]" (159).
"They hate us because we are free." -- Official White Horse Souse
THE VATICAN MUST SHOW GOOD WILL TOWARDS MUSLIMS
The highly-publicized conversion to Catholicism of a naturalized Italian citizen of Egyptian origin this week once again illustrates the uneasy relations between Islam and western Christianity.
The problem, of course, doesn't lie in the conversion itself. People after all should be free to choose their faith and way of life without coercion. The Quran itself declares that "let there be no compulsion in religion."
But the problem lies in the vindictive atmosphere surrounding the conversion ceremony, including the anti-Islamic allusions and insinuations.
e hënë, mars 24, 2008
VIDEO: Jim Rogers Calls For Abolishing The Federal Reseve
Jim Rogers a well respected financial analyst openly calls for the abolishment of the Federal Reserve on CNBC.
Serbia wants Kosovo partitioned
Nine years after Nato began bombing Serbia to stop a bloody crackdown on Kosovo Albanians, Belgrade has proposed partitioning the newly- independent nation along ethnic lines.
Obama Surges in New Poll. It's Hard to Argue his Inevitability
After a long, difficult week in Democratic politics, it would appear that Sen. Barack Obama's momentum is back on track following his universally lauded speech on race and his endorsement by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. According to Gallup's daily tracking poll, Obama regained his lead over Sen. Hillary Clinton by 48% to 45%over the weekend. The week before, after the Rev. Wright scandal broke but before Obama's speech, Clinton pulled ahead with a 49%-42% lead...her first lead in about 7 weeks. The week before, Obama led 50%-44%. What a roller-coaster.
Mirënjohje e përhershme SHBA-ve, BE-së dhe vendeve që ndihmuan çlirimin dhe pavarësimin e Kosovës
Sot, në 9 vjetorin e sulmeve të aleatëve kundër Serbisë, që pasuan me largimin e forcave serbe, hyrjen e trupave të NATO-s dhe kthimin e mbi 800 mijë shqiptarëve në Kosovë, të dëbuar më parë me dhunë nga ushtria serbe, liderët e vendit tonë nderojnë kujtimin për të gjithë ata që u flijuan dhe falënderojnë SHBA, NATO-n dhe aleatët për lirinë dhe shtetin e Kosovës
Sejdiu: Përvjetori i bombardimeve shënohet në Kosovën e pavarur
EU opens talks on a free visa regime with Albania
Albania is the fourth country in the Western Balkans to launch a dialogue on visa liberalisation, following Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro. Albania has begun talks with the European Commission (EC) on liberalising the visa regime with EU member states, as part of a general initiative by the bloc to ease restrictions for Western Balkan countries.
Kosovo Tuberculosis Figures Down
Pristina _ On the International Day against Tuberculosis, Kosovo's health authorities say the number of people being treated for the disease has fallen significantly.
Macedonia & Kosovo Set For Border Talks
Skopje _ A joint Macedonia-Kosovo committee is to meet Tuesday in Skopje to discuss the long delayed marking of their mutual border, the government told media on Monday.
Macedonia & Kosovo Set For Border Talks
Skopje _ A joint Macedonia-Kosovo committee is to meet Tuesday in Skopje to discuss the long delayed marking of their mutual border, the government told media on Monday.
Serbia proposes dividing Kosovo along ethnic lines
BELGRADE, Serbia: Nine years after NATO began bombing Serbia to stop a bloody crackdown in Kosovo, Belgrade has proposed partitioning the newly independent nation along ethnic lines.
e shtunë, mars 22, 2008
New 9/11 Truth Film Preview
Why isn't Israeli involvement mentioned in any of the other films out there? Well its time to start bringing this topic to light. This is the first 10 minute clip of the new film being made by www.prothink.org
The Easiest Targets - Part 1
Part 1 - Five women -- Palestinian, American, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish -- tell stories of humiliation and harassment by Israeli border guards and airport security officials.
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