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Italian journalist in trouble for remarks against Islam
THE ITALIAN firebrand journalist Oriana Fallaci could go to prison for up to three years because she publicly vowed to blow up a mosque. She appears in court on lesser charges of vilifying Islam and is subject to a fine.Muslims want her tried for inciting religious hatred. The intrepid Fallaci, 75, and suffering from cancer, is undaunted.
After Sept. 11, Fallaci lamented the Islam "invasion" of Europe. One judge already ruled that she made 18 statements offensive to Islam and the president of the Muslim Union will press for sterner charges.
MAYBE YOU saw the Oprah Winfrey "special" of a gala honoring black women at her beautiful house in Santa Barbara. I remember thinking at the time how much I'd like to visit such splendor.
Well, in effect, one can experience something like this if only they can pay for it.
Atlantic City's success a safe bet
But their wagers are dwarfed when weighed against those placed on the idea that people would chase money, booze and sex on a barrier island in South Jersey.The city got ahead, nearly lost everything, then rallied. As a compelling drama should, the city's story had a unique setting that will be forever linked to its rise and comeback -- a four-mile seaside walkway called the Atlantic City boardwalk.
Though legendary for most of its history, the boardwalk had a subservient beginning. A hotelier and a train conductor thought it up as a way to keep the beach sand visitors were tracking inside from ruining fine carpets and stuffed chairs.
The first boardwalk, laid across dunes and mosquito marsh in 1870, consisted of flimsy 12-foot sections that could be taken up after the summer.
Retiree continues quest for knowledge
More opportunities are available today for the senior adult population than ever before. However, few seniors are as ambitious as a 75-year-old Columbia man who recently returned home after spending three weeks studying the Spanish language in Guatemala."While taking a philosophy course in major religions of the world at Columbia State, I met Ana McMillan, the Spanish instructor," explained Gene Aydelotte. "I remembered some Spanish from my high school days and enjoyed the class so much that I wanted to learn more."Gene said he did extensive research on the Internet before deciding on his destination."I traveled to a foreign country of which I knew absolutely nothing and had read little about," he said, "but I lived a lifetime during those three weeks, and it has certainly broadened my horizons."Gene studied Spanish in a well-known Spanish language academy in the ancient city of Antigua, where he experienced total immersion in the language and Mayan culture.Little Cayman reef to play key role in global conservation
As scientists record a decline in the health of coral reefs world wide, marine biologists from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have identified a site at Little Cayman for a new research station as part of a global project to identify the cause.This project is the Integrated Coral Observing Network (ICON), and NOAA will work in partnership with the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) and its research centre on Little Cayman at this site.
According to CCMI, this ICON Station will consist of an array of instruments to measure the physical and chemical characteristics of the ocean and atmosphere.
Data collected will include salinity, temperature, ultra-violet radiation penetration, water clarity, currents and weather conditions.
Rolle ready for golf nationals
Coming off an impressive performance at the Bahamas Golf Federation's National Team Trials just two weeks ago at the Our Lucaya Reef Golf Course, collegian Georgette Rolle is now eagerly anticipating the upcoming National Amateur Championships.The 21-year-old student athlete, who currently attends Texas Southern University, said that she is looking forward to the championships, which are slated for July 7-10 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
"I feel like I did really well in the qualifying tournament as I was able to shoot 305 over three days and I finished first in the women's division," said Rolle yesterday. "I expected a strong performance going into that tourney because I had been practising a lot prior to it. I did not play as well on the opening day but I think that the rest of the days were better for me.
Darden Shares Up on 4Q Results
NEW YORK (AP) - Darden Restaurants Inc., operator of Red Lobster, Olive Garden and other restaurant chains, saw shares jump on Wednesday, a day after posting strong fiscal fourth quarter results which prompted two positive notes from analysts.The Orlando, Fla.-based company said quarterly profit rose 10 percent, while same-store sales, or sales in stores open at least one year, a widely used industry gauge of performance, increased 9.4 percent at Red Lobster, 2.5 percent at Olive Garden, and 3.6 percent at Bahama Breeze.
.Rahming pleads with drivers
Due to an increasing number of motorists who refuse to stop and allow individuals to utilize the pedestrian crossing, Road Traffic Assistant Controller Stephanie Rahming is calling on all road users to adhere to the traffic laws in this regard.Responding to reports of motorists showing lack of concern for the safety of persons seeking to use the pedestrian crossing, Rahming said the whole matter goes back to educating drivers on the proper use of the road and about driving with due care and attention.
The assistant controller said once a pedestrian steps on the pedestrian crossing, the driver of the approaching car should be driving with due care and attention and must allow the pedestrian to cross over safely.
Furthermore, she is certain it is a safety issue where motorist have to drive with responsibility and give way to persons using the pedestrian crossing.