Confessed Murderer Joshua Cavett Sentencing Monday

Bonnie King Salem-News.com-Nov-19-2014

Multnomah DA Agrees to a Plea of a Minimum 28 Years

Joshua Cavett murdered his estranged wife in October 2013. He will serve one "life" sentence, plus 3 years. Photo: KATU

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Admitted murderer Josh Cavett will be granted a plea deal next week for the shooting death of his estranged wife, 27-year old Jessie Doyle, in the presence of her two young daughters.

Chris Mascal, the Multnomah Deputy District Attorney said they are 99.9% sure that on Monday, the man who has been in custody since the night of the killing will Change his Plea.

The victim’s family says Cavett will plead Guilty to Murder and receive 28 years in prison, and will not be eligible for parole before his time is served.

Confessed Murderer Joshua Cavett Sentencing Monday by Thavam

Kenya bus attack: 'non-Muslims singled out and shot'

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014

The Islamist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for killing 28 non-Muslims on a bus in Kenya. Witnesses said the gunmen spared Muslim passengers but ordered the rest off the bus to their death.

The attack happened outside the town Mandera near Kenya's border with Somalia and Ethopia, while the bus was travelling to the capital Nairobi.

Surviving passengers said a group of 10 heavily armed men boarded the bus and separated the Somali and non-Somali passengers.

Passenger Ahmed Mahat told the BBC what happened next.

"The non-Somalis were ordered to read some verses of the holy Koran, and those who failed to read were ordered to lie down. One by one they were shot in the head at point blank range."

He said that some of the Somali passengers begged the gunmen to save the non-Somali passengers.

A local official said that that three of the non-Somalis were spared when they were able to recite verses of the Koran.

Mombassa crack down

The Islamist group said it carried out the attack in retaliations for raids on mosques in the port city of Mombasa. Earlier this week Kenyan police killed one man and arrested nearly 400 others when searching four mosques in the port. The police claim they were being used to recruit new militants and store weapons.

"The Mujahideen successfully carried out an operation near Mandera early this morning, which resulted in the perishing of 28 crusaders, as a revenge for the crimes committed by the Kenyan crusaders against our Muslim brethren in Mombasa," Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage, al Shabaab's spokesman, said in a statement.

Mombasa leaders demand immediate opening of Musa, Sakina, Swafaa and Mina mosques. #Kenya:http://t.co/Xto4DImCG7

— Jamal Osman (@JamalMOsman) November 22, 2014

Kenyan police report 19 men and nine women were killed in the attack on the bus. It is believed the gunmen then fled towards the Somali border.

In response to the attack, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) launched ground and air raid and destroyed a camp believed to have been used by the attackers.

Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack on Nairobi's Westgate shopping mall last year that killed at least 67 people and attacks in Lamu in June and July that killed at least 65.

The group has vowed to drive Kenyan and other African Union peacekeeping troops out of Somalia.

The Catch-22 of Barack Obama

Dealing with Congress could drive anyone nuts, but with his immigrationmove, Obama is crazy like a fox.

BY DAVID ROTHKOPF NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As addled American bombardier Captain John Yossarian says of the one thing blocking his being grounded and saved from having to face combat again while he hangs upside down from the hatch of his bomber as it taxis yet again toward another mission, "That's some catch, that Catch-22."

The Catch-22 of Barack Obama by Thavam

'I felt I had to act' - NHS volunteers leave to fight Ebola

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014

The first group of GPs, nurses and other medical staff leave the UK today to fly to Sierra Leone to help treat people with Ebola. More than 1,000 volunteers from the NHS have stepped forwards so far.

They are the first wave of NHS volunteers send by the government to Sierra Leone. Around 30 doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and emergency medicine consultants will travel to British-built Ebola treatment centres around the country.

'I Felt I Had to Act' - NHS Volunteers Leave to Fight Ebola by Thavam

No wonder he was feeling a bit bunged up! Gruesome video shows man having 50 maggots removed from his NOSE to stop them eating into his eyes

• WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT 
• A 55-year-old Indian man had surgery to remove 50 maggots from his nose
• A fly had laid its eggs in or around his nose and they hatched into maggots
• Untreated, they could eat the flesh and bones in his face and eyes
• This could lead to infection such as meningitis and even death
• Surgeon filmed the removal on an endoscope: a long tube with a camera
• Man completely recovered after the procedure, the surgeon said

By MADLEN DAVIES FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 09:45 GMT, 22 November 2014 | UPDATED: 13:41 GMT, 22 November 2014

A man underwent surgery to have 50 maggots removed from his nose before they destroyed his face and killed him.

The painstaking operation to remove the creatures - which had buried deep inside his sinuses - took two hours, doctors said.

The man was suffering from nasal myasis – where the nose and sinuses become infested with the larvae of flies.

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A man had surgery to remove 50 maggots from his nasal cavities. He was suffering from nasal myasis, where flies lay their eggs in or around a nose and then hatch into maggots which feed off human flesh

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A surgeon removed the writhing maggots one by one. If left untreated, they could chew through the flesh and bones of the face and eyes, possibly causing an infection such as meningitis and even death

Flies lay their eggs in or around a person’s nose, and they hatch into maggots.

The maggots, which are around a centimetre in length, feed off human flesh.

If left untreated, they can chew and destroy the bones and soft tissues of the face, nose and eyes.

This can lead to infection in the eyes and brain, and occasionally causing meningitis and even death.

Dr Meenesh Juvekar, who carried out the operation was able to see into the man's nose using an endoscope.

This is a thin, flexible tube that has a light and a camera on the end.

He uploaded the video from the endoscope’s camera to Youtube afterwards, showing the inside of the man’s nose before and after the procedure.

It shows the white maggots packed into the nasal cavity, sometimes burrowing deep into the nasal tissue.

As they had burrowed so deep, the procedure took two hours to remove them all.

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The maggots were buried deep into the man's nasal cavities and sinuses. When the light shined on them they burrowed deeper from view

At the end of the video, a metal bowl is seen filled with the squirming maggots amid pieces of bloody nasal tissue.

Dr Juvekar said he has seen only six to eight cases of nasal maggots in 15 years of his Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) practice.

He added that the man completely recovered from the disease afterwards. 

Nasal myasis is common in tropical countries such as India.

It usually occurs in people who have poor hygiene and nutrition, or alcoholics.

It also occurs in people who have a disease of the nose called Atrophic Rhinitis, which produces foul smelling discharge which attracts the flies.

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Around 50 maggots were collected in a metal bowl at the end of the procedure. They were mixed up with bloody pieces of nasal tissue

People with the condition may not be aware they have maggots in the nose, but they will usually experience irritation, sneezing, tears and a headache.

Thin blood-stained discharge often oozes from the nostrils and the eyelids and lips become puffy.

Usually the maggots are killed using chloroform water and oil, and warm saline water is used to flush out the dead maggots.

Surgery to remove the creatures is performed in extreme cases.

Doctors advise that a patient with maggots should covered with a mosquito net to avoid contact with flies, which could lead to further infestation. 

ALARMING NEW TREND OF SNORTING SMARTIES LEADS TO NASAL MAGGOTS, DOCTORS WARN 

Parents in Rhode Island in the U.S. are being warned that their children could succumb to horrifying infestations of nasal maggots worming in their noses if they continue snorting Smarties sweets. 

The unusual trend seeks to imitate cocaine users seen on television.

But doctors are warning the bizarre trend can lead to a condition called nasal myiasis - which occurs when flies lay larvae eggs inside the nose.

They are attracted by the rotting debris of the sweets stick inside the nasal lining.

According to officials in Portsmouth Middle School, Rhode Island, the trend is a 'widespread phenomenon' that has been sweeping Youtube in recent years and has involved over a dozen students in the area.

Parents have been warned to watch their children to see if they develop a tickling sensation inside their noses and ask them if they begin to smell a foul stench from inside their nasal passage. 

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CID to Polonnaruwa to arrest Maithri’s brother!

 Friday, 21 November 2014 

A CID team has left for Polonnaruwa to arrest a brother of Maithripala Sirisena, minister of health and SLFP general secretary, who today (21) came forward as the common opposition candidate to challenge president Mahinda Rajapaksa, say internal sources of the CID.

Led by inspector Gunasinghe, the team is to make the arrest on a complaint (no. CR321/2013) to Polonnaruwa police with regard to the setting fire to a wildlife office in the area, say the sources.

Await further details…

Maithripala common opposition candidate, wows to abolish executive presidency within 100 days

November 21, 2014 

In an interesting turn of events in Sri Lanka’s politics, former Minister and General Secretary of President Rajapaksa’s ruling coalition, Maithripala Sirisena has been named on Friday as the common opposition candidate to contest Rajapaksa at the upcoming snap presidential poll.
Maithripala Common Opposition Candidate, Wows to Abolish Executive Presidency Within 100 Days by Thavam

Peoples’ Force Moves Alike And Strikes Together

By S. Sivathasan -November 21, 2014 

S. Sivathasan

Peoples’ Power Potential

As students we had our first brush with revolution through the graphic description of Dickens. A film on the Two Cities further embedded in our minds the Storming of The Bastille and the ever merciless Guillotine. A mere two years in our academic life brought us face to face with the Russian Revolution and the total reordering of society. Since then a plethora of upheavals from Europe to Asia and Africa is before us. The disappearance of Ceausescu to Marcos to Shah of Iran to Gaddafi with many in between provides the same lesson and imparts the identical moral. Pitted against the power of the people, the might of the tyrant melts away. “What are Caesar’s swords but less than rust?” becomes a relevant quote here.

A good beginning by JVP – 18 November 2014

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Maithripala's "Reasons" To Leave the Govt: CBK Was The "Chief Architect" Behind The Scene

• Friday, 21 November 2014 09:16

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, who was prevented from contesting at the upcoming presidential election by her close associates due to legal impediments, was the chief architect of the entire process behind making SLFP General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena the common candidate of the opposition.

The Minister was livid at the government for two main reasons. One was the incident where his son, Daham Sirisena, was drawn into a brawl with the son of a senior Police officer, last year. Several newspapers - particularly the pro-government ones - reported the story saying the Minister's had threatened the senior Police officer's son claiming he was the son of the future Prime Minister. 

The Minister repeatedly assured that no such claim was made by his son and it was completely a cooked up story to serve the interests of some. The Minister was of the strong belief that the story was 'planted' by clandestine 'media bosses' of the government, under the instructions of some top echelons who wanted to see Minister Sirisena's downfall! 

Addressing media at his residence last year, Sirisena said there was a conspiracy to "destroy" his political career and he was aware of the people who are behind such plans. It was crystal clear that the attack was directed at certain "top powers" of the UPFA government. 

At the same time, Maithripala was disappointed with the fact that the position of Prime Minister was not offered to him at the last Cabinet reshuffle, despite widespread speculations. Although several grassroots level organizations affiliated with the ruling party urged the President to appoint Maithripala as the Prime Minister of the UPFA government they did not elicit positive response from the top. Maithripala was disheartened by the fact that there was a sense of distrust developing between him and certain 'top powers' of the government. 

Maithripala was offered the PM position of the UPFA government on Wednesday evening in the wake of the claims that he might leave the government. But he raised suspicions over the bona fides of the move and refused to accept the position citing "personal reasons". 

When Maithripala addressed a SLFP affiliated trade union meeting in Polonnaruwa, he had been approached by CBK to be the common candidate of the opposition. The controversial remarks he made over the assassination of S.W.R.D Bandaranaike and the 'power of Polonnaruwa' was directed at those who exerted pressure on him to remain with the government. The highlight of his his speech was the manner in which he appreciated former President Kumaratunga -  a taboo subject for many a ruling party MP after 2005. 

As of now, Maithripala stands a strong chance to be the common candidate of the opposition with the support of the main opposition party, the UNP. It is reported that even the staunchest of supporters of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe are now backing Maithripala's candidature. 

New Prospects For The Opposition

| by Laksiri Fernando

( November 21, 2014, Sydney, Sri Lanka Guardian) According to the Daily News today (21 November 2014), it is an ‘Election by Proclamation.’ The announcement itself signifies something odd with the procedure. It goes like the following.

New Prospects for the Opposition by Thavam

How Will The SL Electorate Behave ?

Maithripala Sirisena

By Kusal Perera -November 21, 2014 

Kusal Perera

We would not be talking of a decent and a free election this 2015 January. Minister Maithripala Sirisena was once heard saying he could even go back to the village in a bus and stay in his old house. But most would not feel comfortable taking such decisions and that makes this election a very decisive election. Especially to those who are in the regime or decide to remain with the regime. A total voting population of around 15 million as of now would decide if they should go or stay back. This presidential election is therefore turning out to be a keenly contested election with a clear division between pro and anti regime sentiments already gaining momentum. At the last presidential polls in January 2010, from a constituency of 14 million, over 74% voted, totalling 10.5 million voters. That same percentage could be expected to vote this coming January, or even go up to around 78%, depending on how the Rajapaksa election campaign is rolled out. IF with less violence, there’s bound to be heavy voter participation.                                         Read More

No Maithri for Mahinda

By Dharisha Bastians- November 22, 2014

• In an unprecedented move Opposition picks senior SLFPer as common candidate after defection from Rajapaksa Government
• Maithripala says country heading for dictatorship; claims country’s economy, law and party being controlled by a single family.
• Vows to make Ranil PM
• Opposition to focus on abolition of presidency and resolving ethnic question: CBK
• Rajitha says if they kill me, carry my corpse and march against this presidency

Sri Lanka’s former Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena (R) addresses journalists while former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga gestures during a press conference in Colombo on 21 November, shortly after Sirisena defected from the ruling party and declared himself as the common Opposition candidate to challenge President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the upcoming January election. Sirisena, who was also the General Secretary of the ruling party, accused Rajapaksa of being a corrupt dictator. AFP PHOTO/Ishara S. Kodikara

No Maithri for Mahinda by Thavam

Sri Lankan minister quits, to challenge Rajapaksa for presidency

COLOMBO Fri Nov 21, 2014

(Reuters) - Sri Lankan Health Minister Mithripala Sirisena resigned on Friday and said he would run as an opposition candidate against President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a snap election in January.

The challenge from within his own ranks will be a blow for Rajapaksa, who is seeking an unprecedented third term and remains a popular leader despite foreign criticism over his sweeping powers and human rights record.

"One family has taken control of the economy, power and the party," Sirisena said. "The country is moving toward a dictatorship."

Sirisena, who is also the general secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headed by Rajapaksa, defected a day after the president announced a poll in January despite a request from allies not to go for an early election.

The Election Commission said on Friday the election will be held on Jan. 8.

The fisheries minister and three other lawmakers also resigned from their positions, pledging support for Sirisena. Separately, two legislators of the ruling coalition have joined the opposition since Thursday.

The main opposition United National Party (UNP) along with many Rajapaksa rivals have thrown their weight behind Sirisena as their common candidate for the presidency.

The defections will split Rajapaksa's main vote base of Sinhala Buddhists, who account for around 70 percent of the population. Strong opposition to Rajapaksa from some prominent Buddhist monks will also stand in his way.

Rajapaksa's poll ratings have fallen sharply, and critics, including his coalition partners, say Sri Lanka's "executive presidency" - introduced by a 1978 constitution - gives him and his family excessive power.

"I will abolish the executive presidency in 100 days. I will definitely win in the next presidential election," Sirisena said. "My government will ensure press freedom. More ministers will join me in the future."

Former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, who is also backing Sirisena, said the defectors' lives were now in danger.

"A situation has been created where no one can criticize the current administration," Kumaratunga told reporters.

It was the first time since his election that Rajapaksa has faced such heavy criticism in public from his own party members.

Rajapaksa, 69, came to power in 2005 and retained the presidency in 2010 on a wave of popularity after the military defeated Tamil Tiger separatists in 2009, ending a 26-year-old civil war on the Indian Ocean island state.

He has been tainted by accusations of nepotism, although he has responded by saying that any relatives in parliament are there because people elected them and not because he chose them.

(Reporting by Ranga Sirilal, Writing by Shihar Aneez,; Editing by Angus MacSwan)