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   Thursday, September 6, 2007

Can the USA and UK win the War on Terror?
You dont need to be told that after 9/11 the world changed, but does anybody really care or know about the full extent?

The War on Terrorism, (also called the Global War on Terrorism) is the name of a campaign with the stated goal of ending international terrorism by preventing those groups said to be terrorist in nature from posing a threat, and by putting an end to state sponsorship of terrorism. This can be in any country anywhere in the world.

Everyday on the news is one disaster after another, often linked to the War on Terror. We have Somalia now being run by the Islamic Court which the Ethiopians dont like so they have invaded towns on the border, ongoing problems in Chechnya and the worsening situations in Iraq and Afganistan.

George Soros thinks that the War on Terror is a false metaphor. It has been used by the Bush administration to further its own objectives, but those objectives are opposed to the principles of open society and harmful to the national interest.

The allies have killed more innocent civilians in Iraq than the terrorists killed on 9/11. In addition to killing, we have also humiliated and tortured many Iraqis. By creating innocent victims, we have advanced the terrorists cause.

Why are we hated? Not because terrorists hate democracy but because they hate arrogant idiots who think they know better. Terrorists are only defeated when the large majority of the community feel that they can trust the local authorities to maintain law and order and work for the common good. Then ordinary people will turn the terrorists in to the authorities when, or even before, they strike. In countries such as Iraq where the police and army often consist of Al Qaeda and other militants sympathisers it makes the job even more difficult. The availability of army and police uniforms on the open market and those sold by corrupt officers means that ordinary people are afraid to stop at the checkpoints in case they are militants dressed as the authorities.
Osma bin Ladens purpose for the 9/11 attack was (and is) to provoke massive retaliation from the US against Islam. He hoped that our retaliation would finally unite Islam against the US as a common enemy, and that his vision for a fundamentalist pan-Islamic state would sweep away all the more moderate governments in the region.

One of the Western Allies, Israel was recently subjected to the kidnap of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah militants based in Lebanon, this led to a month long way in which Israel was silently and invisibly encouraged to continue the War on Terror on behalf of the USA in the Middle East. Why did the USA care how long the war went on for as none of their soldiers or civilians where dying? The destruction on Lebanons infrastructure including water and electricity utilities was a crime against humanity, how can this destruction and harm against the civilian population ever bring them to forgive Israel and the West?
If this destruction was intended just to weaken the Lebanon state and prevent the movement of Hezbollah then this short sightedness has lead to the long term poverty, struggle and hatred of the allies by the general population. Many of whom have now aligned themselves with Hezbollah for defending their homeland of Lebanon.
Finally back to Iraq where recently Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to death and the problems seem to go on and on. We need to remember the old saying that one mans terrorist is another mans freedom-fighter. Until we fully understand this saying and the tools and strategies for dealing with it…. The war on terror will become the old war on communism… and that lasted for nearly 50 years.
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The Basics Of An Audiobook Download
An audiobook download download is basically the voice recorded format of various literary contents. These are basically circulated through current mass media devices. However, the age of audio books being distributed through cassette tapes, compact discs, and other media accessories is gone. Today, audio books, which enable one to download book contents via the Internet, is the way to go.
Indeed, enjoying and learning through books has never been easy and convenient before the arrival of audio book downloads. By simply applying for a right to receive, direct to your computer via the Internet,the software data version of the book you want to read, you can now access several thousands of book titles without waiting for the postman.
Before, when you order or rent ordinary audio books, you have to patiently await their arrival by mail. And after you are done reading or listening, as is the case, you are obliged to return the audio books that you have rented. You are also required to return the audio books that you have previously rented before you can rent new titles. Indeed, this cumbersome process of waiting for the arrival and mailing back rented audio books can wipe out the enthusiasm in any bibliophile.
The marvel of audio book downloads permit one to access all types of book materials from reference to fiction and nonfiction. Even audio format of periodical works can now be downloaded. What is incredible about this whole service is the fact that you can access all the titles you want in just a click of your mouse. Average time per download of audio books run for only a few minutes; after which, you can start listening using your computer, MP3 device, or even stereo by burning the contents into CD format.
The popularity of audio book downloads is steadily increasing. A growing number of public libraries from east and west coasts are now allowing their members to download audio books ranging from paperback novels to foreign language tutorials. Library patrons can now do their reading by listening to their audio book downloads without going out of their homes or offices; and above all, without being muted by the librarian.
On the other side of the fence, librarians are expressing their optimism that libraries will still be significant in the era of cyberspace. In fact, the services of libraries can now reach a wider base that includes young bookworms and people who just can not squeeze library visits into their schedules. Thanks to audio book download services, libraries will be open for the public twenty four hours a day, three hundred sixty five days a year!
What happens when uou download an audiobook is that you, as a patron or customer, pay a monthly fee for which you are issued an online library or store access. This access permits you to borrow or download an audio book of your choice. When due date comes, you must renew your permit to keep the audio book downloads or else your computer will be barred from encrypting the contents of the audio books. When this happens, your computer or portable media device will not be able to play the audio book anymore; in a cyber lingo, your audio book has been automatically returned.
The good thing about this is that as a book lender, you do not have to do anything after you borrowed an audio book download. After finishing the book, it is automatically returned to the book collection. No more worries about late fees and being blacklisted.
However, the praises that is accorded to audio book download has met some criticisms. A major stumbling block for audio book download services is the fact that there are fewer titles existing in this format as compared to ordinary audio book formats like cassette tapes and compact discs. Some books you may be longing to listen to may not be in a downloadable version yet.
What makes the problem worse is that major audio book download vendors online have struck out licensing and copyright agreements with publishers that supply audio books using Windows format only. This was necessary to discourage unlawful distribution of audio book downloads, like what happened to music downloading services. Therefore, most libraries and online stores offering audio book download services furnish downloads that are compatible only with Windows system. This means, that some audiobook downloads will not play on Macintoshes and iPods without an extra step involved.
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The Design Secrets of Medieval Castles
The Design Secrets of Medieval Castles
Medieval Castles were more than just large fortresses with massive stone walls. They were ingeniously designed fortifications that used many brilliant and creative ways to protect their inhabitants from attacking enemies.
A lot of thought, ingenuity, and planning went into the design of Medieval Castles. Everything from the outer walls to the shapes and location of stairwells were very carefully planned to provide maximum protection to the inhabitants. Here are some of the unique and lesser-known secrets of medieval castle designs.
The Moat – A moat, which is a body of water that surrounds a castle, is often thought of as a water obstacle that had to be crossed; but this wasn’t the primary function of a moat. One of the biggest concerns of the inhabitants of a medieval castle or fortress was the fear that an invading army would dig tunnels under the fortification. This tunneling could either provide access to the castle or cause a collapse of the castle walls. A moat prevented this because any tunnel under the moat would collapse and fill with water. It was a very effective deterrent against tunneling. Often times the moat wasn’t even on the outside of the castle. It was on the inside between the outer wall and the inner wall.
Concentric Circles of Defense – This was an extremely effective method of defense for the inhabitants of a Medieval Castle. It was a series of obstacles that started on the outside of the castle and worked their way in. It was usually a progression like a cleared field, an outer wall, a moat, an inner wall, a keep and then a strong hold tower. An attacking army would have to overcome each of these obstacles one at a time. And this took a lot of time and effort to do.
The Main Gate as a Death Trap – The main gate of a castle was often the most dangerous place in the castle because it was also a deadly trap. It often opened into a small courtyard that had another main gate at the far end. The forward main gate often had an iron portcullis that was held in the open position and if the main gate was broken through and attackers made it into the small courtyard the portcullis was brought down and the attackers were trapped in the small courtyard. The walls of the courtyard had small holes called death holes where the defenders could fire arrows and other projectiles at the trapped attackers.
The hidden secrets of Stairwells – Stairwells were often very carefully designed in Medieval Castles. Stairwells that curved up to towers often curved very narrowly and in a clockwise direction. This meant that any attackers coming up the stairs had their sword hands (right hand) against the interior curve of the wall and this made it very difficult for them to swing their swords. Defenders had their sword hands on the outside wall, which meant they had more room to swing. Another ingenious design of stairs was that they were designed with very uneven steps. Some steps were tall and other steps were short. The inhabitants, being familiar with the uneven pattern of the stair heights could move quickly up and down the stairs but attackers, in a dimly lit stairwell, would easily fall and get bogged down in the stairwells. This made them vulnerable to attacks and slowed their attacks down significantly.
Secret Passages – What Medieval Castle would be complete without secret passages? Many castles had secret passages and they served a variety of purposes. Some passages were designed to open up a distance from the castle so inhabitants could escape during an attack or get supplies in and out during a siege. Secret passages also led to secret chambers where people could hide, supplies could be kept or a well for water was dug.
A medieval castle was more than just a large glamourous palace with massive stone walls around it. A medieval castle was a structure that was totally designed right down to the last detail with the protection of its inhabitants in mind. If you ever visit a medieval castle and you notice that the stairs are very uneven you will know that it wasn’t because the builders couldn’t measure out steps evenly. It was just that this is a little secret of the builders of the castle.


Will Kalif is a fan of all things medieval. To learn more about medieval castles visit his website at:
Medieval Castles
If you are interested in fantasy, creativity and medieval projects visit his website at:
Storm The Castle.com