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And the Winner is...
The winner of this beautiful agate pendant necklace is:
Congrats Sundeep!! Just email me your mailing info and I will have it sent out.
Playing with Fire
There have been reports that a pro-Mubarak mob allegedly comprised of off-duty police has been hurling "Molotov Cocktails" (petrol bombs) at anti-Mubarak protesters near the famed Egyptian Museum. See
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/50500/
The museum remains undamaged by fire-- so far at least. Meanwhile, more suspicions have been raised that the police and museum workers were involved in earlier looting and vandalism that took place at the museum. See http://www.talkingpyramids.com/who-looted-the-egyptian-museum/ And even ardent supporters of repatriation of Egyptian artifacts are starting to doubt the official "party line" as stated by Egypt's new Minister of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass. See http://paul-barford.blogspot.com/2011/02/egypt-declares-treasures-safe.html
and http://lootingmatters.blogspot.com/2011/02/looting-at-saqqara.html
Yet, the AIA and those archaeologists already clamoring for emergency restrictions on Egyptian cultural artifacts remain unwilling to openly criticize Hawass and the Murbarak government for its handling of the issue as well as the probable links between the security services and those who looted and vandalized the Museum.
This raises the question whether concerns about jeopardizing excavation permits has quieted archaeologists from raising the question who really should be held responsible for putting Egypt's unparallelled cultural treasures in jeopardy. This, of course, stands in stark contrast to the quick blame that was heaped on the US Military and the Bush Administration in the immediate aftermath of the looting of the Iraq Museum. Are double standards motivated by self-interest at work?
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/50500/
The museum remains undamaged by fire-- so far at least. Meanwhile, more suspicions have been raised that the police and museum workers were involved in earlier looting and vandalism that took place at the museum. See http://www.talkingpyramids.com/who-looted-the-egyptian-museum/ And even ardent supporters of repatriation of Egyptian artifacts are starting to doubt the official "party line" as stated by Egypt's new Minister of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass. See http://paul-barford.blogspot.com/2011/02/egypt-declares-treasures-safe.html
and http://lootingmatters.blogspot.com/2011/02/looting-at-saqqara.html
Yet, the AIA and those archaeologists already clamoring for emergency restrictions on Egyptian cultural artifacts remain unwilling to openly criticize Hawass and the Murbarak government for its handling of the issue as well as the probable links between the security services and those who looted and vandalized the Museum.
This raises the question whether concerns about jeopardizing excavation permits has quieted archaeologists from raising the question who really should be held responsible for putting Egypt's unparallelled cultural treasures in jeopardy. This, of course, stands in stark contrast to the quick blame that was heaped on the US Military and the Bush Administration in the immediate aftermath of the looting of the Iraq Museum. Are double standards motivated by self-interest at work?
Zebra Chair(s)
Just wanted to give everyone an update on the chairs I reupholstered for my sisters room, they turned out amazing and she and I both love them!
take a look...
take a look...
the before
the after
and we even had enough fabric for a stool
Human Rights Watch Claims Egyptian Police Behind Museum Looting
Human Rights Watch emergency director Peter Bouckaert told the Washington Post that he believes that Egyptian undercover police were behind the looting that took place at the Egyptian Museum "in an attempt to stoke fear of instability." See
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/02/rights-group-confirms-undercover-police-loot-egyptian-museum/
Bouckart reports that police identification cards were found on several wounded looters captured at the museum.
This report is similar to another that was cited on this blog.
http://ordinarymag.blogspot.com/2011/01/egyptian-journalist-and-blogger-asserts.html
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/02/rights-group-confirms-undercover-police-loot-egyptian-museum/
Bouckart reports that police identification cards were found on several wounded looters captured at the museum.
This report is similar to another that was cited on this blog.
http://ordinarymag.blogspot.com/2011/01/egyptian-journalist-and-blogger-asserts.html
Pink, Perfume and stuff...
my newest purchase from forever 21
my collection of perfumes
MOR giftset bought online at Chapters
I love the gold and black geometric pattern on the top!
my inspiration boards
Egypt's Antiquities Safe
According to the new Minister of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, Egypt's antiquities are now safe. See
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/01/AR2011020102755.html
I'm sure this welcome news will leave those in the archaeological community already clamoring for "emergency import restrictions" on Egyptian cultural artifacts somewhat befuddled. See
http://safecorner.savingantiquities.org/2011/02/should-market-countries-stop.html
If there is no longer an emergency, I guess such restrictions are not needed after all.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/01/AR2011020102755.html
I'm sure this welcome news will leave those in the archaeological community already clamoring for "emergency import restrictions" on Egyptian cultural artifacts somewhat befuddled. See
http://safecorner.savingantiquities.org/2011/02/should-market-countries-stop.html
If there is no longer an emergency, I guess such restrictions are not needed after all.
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