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WAlexandra-Feodorovna came from the minor German court at Darmstadt. Her mother, Princess Alice of Great Britain, had died in 1878 when Alexandra-Feodorovna was but six years of age. Consequently, Alexandra-Feodorovna was raised under the supervision and strict guidance of her grandmother, Queen Victoria. Needless to say, poor Alexandra was not well-suited to fill the role left empty by her dashingly glamorous mother-in-law. Nor was The raids, the result of a two-year investigation, took place in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington and Alaska, and involved federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, Kincaid said in a statement. "This joint operation is just one small part of ATF's ongoing, collaborative efforts to reduce violent crime, particularly as it relates to gang violence and firearms-related violent crime," his statement said. Those arrested were taken into custody for alleged violations of narcotics trafficking, firearms violations, possessing stolen explosives and various other crimes, the ATF statement said. Authorities confiscated about 50 firearms, narcotics and stolen explosives in the raids in the Western states. nstability within Russia. Nicholas was torn between his family's constant meddling in affairs of state, and his wife constant prodding to act more decisively. Alexandra's inability to produce a male heir, after the birth of four beautiful daughters, led to considerable rumblings against her. And to worsen the situation, once the heir arrived in 1904, the poor little boy was afflicted with the dreaded "royal" disease, hemophilia. In what became the worst mistake ever made by the imperial couple, Nicholas and Alexandra decided to keep their son's disease a secret, robbing themselves of the understanding and compassion of the Russian people. Instead, as the imperial couple's life became more secluded and secretive, the rumor mills gained speed. Slowly, but surely, Alexandra and Nicholas' reputation was eroded by wild tales about the child's afflictions d by the pup. The shaking should be strong enough to make the pup scream. You need to get his attention and he needs to understand that you are not playing with him. This requires a shaking that is strong enough to put him into avoidance. His scream should have some

John David North, professor of philosophy emeritus at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, outlines another theory in his book "Stonehenge: A New Interpretation of Prehistoric Man and the Cosmos." North believes the stones in the monument have precise alignments to stars in the cosmos and
He explained that both western Neolithic cultures and the early Celts believed in such a goddess. Hundreds of figurines representing the idea of an Earth Mother, he said, have been found in Europe. They were created at a time when mortality at birth was high, suggesting Stonehenge could have been used for fertility ceremonies, which may have linked human birth to the birth of plants and animals upon which the people depended.John David North, professor of philosophy emeritus at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, outlines another theory in his book "Stonehenge: A New Interpretation of Prehistoric Man and the Cosmos." North believes the stones in the monument have precise alignments to stars in the cosmos and that Stonehenge served as an astronomical observatory and a celestial map.While Perks acknowledges the celestial link, he views it in a different light."At Stonehenge you see an arc of sky together with Earth on that open Salisbury Plain," Perks said. "It is as though Father Sun is meeting Earth Mother in an equal way at a place looking towards the future."

Many women were in a precarious situation before the latest war, and now, as a result of recent hostilities, their situation has deteriorated even further. It will take years before women will reach the standard of living and access to services that they experienced before the first Gulf War in 1991. The challenge at this point is to provide Iraqi women the assistance they require so that they can begin to reclaim the rights and access to services that have been denied them in the past 13
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ears.Reproductive health is a critical component of any emergency program. In Iraq the situation is not receiving the same attention as other emergency programs such as food, water, and electricity. Although data for Iraq is poor, available statistics suggest a desperate situation for women's health. Due to inadequate nutrition and limited pre-natal care, between 50-70 percent of pregnant women are estimated to be anemic, and roughly 23 percent of infants are born with low birth weights. According to the UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), sincere are reports of increased numbers of stillbirths and complicated deliveries, and the psychological impact of the war on women's health, while still unknown, is a potentially serious problem. Anecdotal evidence of high levels of miscarriages, birth defects, and cancer suggests possible environmental contamination. A thorough assessment of women's health must be undertaken immediately to identify the greatest needs.Before 1991, female literacy rates were among the highest in the region, and Iraq had achieved nearly universal primary education for both girls and boys. Because of war and sanctions, the younger generation has been deprived of quality education and has not enjoyed the same opportunities as their parents, giving rise to the term "sanction generation." After 1991, adult female literacy rates and girls' enrollment rates decreased, and in 2000, it was estimated that 31 percent of girls were not attending school, nearly twice the number of boys who were not in school. UNICEF officials attribute this decrease mainly to poverty and inadequate education infrastructure rather than attitudes opposing education for girls, although these attitudes still persist. Informal "catch up programs" will be necessary in order to raise the level of education of the "sanction generation."Education is one of the best ways to protect children. If children are in school, they are less vulnerable to banditry, sexual exploitation and landmine incidents. A UNICEF official expressed concern that the lengthy process of curriculum revision and "de-Ba'athification" of educational materials may take precedence over the quick return of children to school. While purging the curriculum of Ba'ath influence is a critical mid-term project, Iraqi children should not be asked to wait for this effort to be fully completed. The biggest priority should be encouraging children, particularly girls, to return to school as soon as possible.Despite the obvious importance of education, the appeal from UNICEF, the lead agency on education, is only 30% funded. The U.S. strategy is to revitalize the education sector through a large Agency for International Development (AID) contract with a U.S.-based private sector consulting firm. How closely the AID contractor will coordinate with UNICEF, the internatThe raids, the result of a two-year investigation, took place in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington and Alaska, and involved federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, Kincaid said in a statement. "This joint operation is just one small part of ATF's ongoing, collaborative efforts to reduce violent crime, particularly as it relates to gang violence and firearms-related violent crime," his statement said. Those arrested were taken into custody for alleged violations of narcotics trafficking, firearms violations, possessing stolen explosives and various other crimes, the ATF statement said. Authorities confiscated about 50 firearms, narcotics and stolen explosives in the raids in the Western states. existent. Under the Saddam regime, the Ba'ath party General Federation of Iraqi Women was the most active women's organization with a membership of around 1.5 million women, but the government did not tolerate the existence of women's NGOs. Such organizations will no doubt spring up in the coming months, but they will require nurturing to become effective advocates and service providers for Iraqi women.

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