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The Ginger Jar"Every soul that uplifts itself uplifts the world." Elisabeth Leseur (1866-1914) (from The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband from Atheist to Priest)
October 10 Catholic Girls' School Bombed in PakistanBy
Ethan Cole
Christian Post Reporter
Thu, Oct. 09 2008 05:49 PM EDT
A Catholic-run girls’ school in North-West Frontier Province was bombed Tuesday by Pakistani Taliban. The Convent Girls’ School was bombed by local Taliban and the school building was destroyed, according to the Catholic Church’s National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP). No one was killed or hurt because the school, run by Sri Lankan Apostolic Carmelite Sisters, was closed at the time due to threats. The sisters had also vacated the convent. “We have very grave and deep concerns about the current instability and violence in Pakistan,” said Alexa Papadouris, advocacy director at U.K.-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide, in a statement Wednesday. “We wish to offer our sincere condolences to the victims of terrorism.” In the past two years, more than 150 girls’ schools have been
attacked in the North-West Frontier Province by Pakistani Taliban, the
NCJP claims. Bomb threats are also regularly occurring in Pakistan’s major cities, including Islamabad and Lahore. On Tuesday, three bombs were detonated among fruit juice shops in a shopping area in Ghari Shau, Lahore. CSW’s sources in Pakistan describe the general situation as on the verge of becoming “a war zone.” “These are absolutely senseless attacks aimed simply at spreading fear and terror into the hearts and minds of people,” said Group Captain (Rtd) Cecil Chaudhry, executive secretary of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance. “The victims are ordinary people, many from poor backgrounds. We appeal to the international community for support for the people of Pakistan at this time.” Muslims make up about 97 percent of Pakistan’s population, while Hindus make up 1.5 percent, and Christians, 1.7 percent. With the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan, which is nearby Afghanistan, Jammu and Kashmir, the plights of Christians have only increased and the freedom of religious minorities has steadily been attacked. Last September, a group of Islamic militants in North West Frontier and Punjab provinces threatened Christians "to either convert to Islam, leave the country or face death." “We call on the international community to take the crisis in Pakistan extremely seriously, and to work with the new Government of Pakistan to bring an end to terrorism in the country,” Papadouris urged. source URL: http://christianpost.com/article/20081009/catholic-girls-school-bombed-in-pakistan.htm October 09 Middle East Cockroaches Invade U.S. During the Iraq WarAs the War in Iraq continues, a much quieter invasion has been taking place on U.S. soil.
American military personnel have unknowingly been bringing back
Middle Eastern cockroaches in their belongings and equipment. One such
globe-trotting insect, the Turkestan cockroach, is now settled in the
southwestern part of the U.S., according to Phil Koehler and Roberto
Pereira, both researchers with the University of Florida's Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Pointing at a hefty, 3-inch-long Madagascar hissing roach, he noted
wryly: “People just won’t like having that around their house.”The
military isn't solely to blame. Exotic pet traders import such bug
novelties. If a cockroach or two escape, they quickly multiply and make
themselves at home.
Crickets, which used to be a more popular reptile food source, are
noisy with all their chirping, smell bad when they die and don’t
reproduce quickly the way roaches do once a farm is up and running. And
they cost more.
“It’s the economy,” he said. “You can spend $50 a month buying
crickets, so that’s $600 a year, or you could spend $50 (on roaches)
and in six months, never have to buy food again.”
The roaches that don't wind up as reptile chow must be celebrating
their unexpected good fortune. Irritated homeowners may not be so eager
to sing along with the below. Go to following link for the entertaining cockroach band: source URL: http://blogs.discovery.com/news_animal/2008/10/middle-eastern.html October 08 History of Christmas Music Comes Full Circle With "Sacred Christmas Music"Last update: 6:00 a.m. EDT Oct. 8, 2008
CAPE MAY, NJ, Oct 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
An intriguing question: When did Christmas music begin? In the 12th
century? 15th century? 17th century?
Ron Clancy sought to answer the question when he began researching
the topic almost twenty years ago. He believed there was more to
Christmas music than what is annually heard on the airwaves each
holiday season, very little of which goes back further than the 18th
century.
With the publication of "Best-Loved Christmas Carols," Ron's first
volume on the subject, the origin of carols was explored. It covered
a period of seven hundred years. With the release of
"American
Christmas Classics" in 2001, America's unique two hundred
year contribution to the international Christmas music repertoire was
meticulously described in what has been described as "one of the
greatest assemblages of Christmas music ever done."(Goldmine Magazine)
All titles include lavishly illustrated books and music CDs.
But what about Christmas music in the early years of Christianity and
subsequent centuries from the Dark Ages to the Medieval Period and
then the Renaissance?
With the new release of "Sacred Christmas Music," also a richly
illustrated book-music CD package, the history of Christmas music
comes full circle and indeed answers the question: When did Christmas
music begin?
"Sacred Christmas Music" begins with a fascinating overview of that
history by linking it to the development of Western music over a two
thousand year span, much of which early on was influenced by the
Christian church and its liturgy, namely the Mass and the canonical
hours. It progresses by explaining the invention of new compositional
techniques that allowed for more exciting types of music as Gregorian
chant became more sophisticated and ultimately superceded by the
great advancements in polyphony.
Proof positive of these advancements is the genius of Josquin,
Palestrina, Corelli, Bach, and Handel, all on display in an eloquent
music CD, an integral component of "Sacred Christmas Music." Glorious
motets, Gregorian chant, Latin hymns, a Christmas concerto, and two
cherished carols round out the music program, one astutely assembled
on the chronology of the Christmas calendar and schedule of the
ancient Mass and canonical hours.
Adding depth to the collection, "Sacred Christmas Music" offers
magnificent color plates of period fine art, and manuscript
illuminations and miniatures, from the great museums and libraries of
Europe.
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On October 13, the Main Building of the Metropolitan Museum—select
galleries and shops—will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in honor
of Columbus Day. See the online calendar for a list of the day's Holiday Monday Family Programs.
Give to the Membership Annual Appeal
Whether you choose to contribute to our Annual Appeal, purchase tickets to a benefit event, or give directly to one of our Greatest Needs, your support is vital to the success of this institution.
Important Dates for Members Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. William C. Brumfield, Architectural Historian, Photographer, and Professor of Slavic Studies at Tulane University, will illustrate photography's role in defining a sense of place. Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Supporting and Sustaining Members are invited for a special evening tree-lighting ceremony and reception. Wednesday, December 10 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Supporting Members are invited to this black-tie evening for a seated dinner, gallery talks, and dancing.
The Met on YouTube Complement a visit to www.metmuseum.org with another great online resource: YouTube! The Met's new YouTube channel features videos of Museum lectures, curatorial talks, and more.
Sunday at the Met Programs
Taualuga: The Last Dance
Travel with the Met
South America and Easter Island (PDF)
March 618, 2009
Met Store Featured Item
Art of the Classical World in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This richly illustrated volume celebrates the Museum's spectacular
Greek and Roman Galleries. Available in paper or hardcover.
Met Podcast Episode
The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions
New Audio Guide
Get an up-close-and-personal tour of the Museum's collection and special exhibitions through engaging Audio Guide
commentary by prominent curators and educators. A recently added
segment features the works on view in the extraordinary exhibition, Giorgio Morandi, 1890–1964 (through December 14).
Museum Members receive a discount on Audio Guide rentals.
Special Dining Privileges
President's Circle, Patron Circle, Patron, Sponsor, Donor, Contributing, Sustaining, and FriendThe Trustees Dining Room at all times throughout the year. Upgrade your Membership to enjoy this benefit!
Resources for Planned Giving
Are you curious about planned giving, but not sure where to start? We invite you to explore the Planned Giving section of our website, where you will find a variety of resources, including: 
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