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Islam, Women and Feminism ( 7 Feb 2018, NewAgeIslam.Com)
Iran's Hijab Protests Cap Years of Evolution
New Age Islam News Bureau
Iran is the only country in the world to impose a mandatory headscarf on both Muslim and non-Muslim women as part of its "hijab" rules AFP/ATTA KENARE
• Women Speak Out On Sexual Harassment during Hajj
• Three Hotel Associations Sign Undertaking Not To Impose Headscarf Ban Policy
• Exhibition Blending Fashion and Sport A Winner with Saudi Women
• A Tech-Savvy Generation of Muslim Women Driving Global Growth
• Somaliland Issues Fatwa Banning Female Genital Mutilation
• Lebanon Wants More Women in Parliament
• Pakistan's Krishna Kumari Hopes to Complete Journey from Slavery to Senate
• Iran: Woman, 65, Was Taken To Jail by Walker
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
URL: https://www.newageislam.com/islam-women-feminism/iran-hijab-protests-cap-years/d/114212
TEHRAN: A spate of unprecedented protests against Iran's mandatory headscarves for women have been tiny in number, but have still reignited a debate that has preoccupied the Islamic republic since its founding.
Walking through central Tehran with a loose scarf tossed lightly over her head, Samar, a dentist, is typical of the relaxed approach to headgear many Iranian women have adopted since the 1990s.
"Everyone should be able to decide for themselves what to wear. I don't think a few loose hairs can provoke anyone to anything," she said.
She was referring to the conservative claim that men are unable to stop themselves assaulting women if they can see their hair.
A typical sign -- at a hammam in Kashan, south of Tehran -- compares the veil to a pearl's oyster: "The oyster keeps the pearl safe from the hazards."
Many agree.
"In our country, men are raised with the idea that women must be seen with a headscarf. I will never remove my headscarf in my country for as long as I live," said Hanieh, a journalist, wearing a much tighter scarf around her head.
The issue has returned to the fore in recent weeks after several women took the unprecedented step of protesting in public without their headscarves. Police say 29 people have been arrested.
Iran is the only country in the world to impose a mandatory headscarf on both Muslim and non-Muslim women as part of its ill-defined "hijab" rules that require modest clothing, including a ban on shorts for men.
In practice the rules have been steadily eroding for years.
Particularly in wealthier areas, the all-body black "chador" robes have been increasingly replaced by jeans, make-up and loose, colourful scarves which many let drop around their shoulders entirely.
ROUHANI'S REVOLUTION
To see how much Iranian society has evolved, one need only listen to the president, Hassan Rouhani.
He once boasted of personally imposing the compulsory headscarf on women in the years after the 1979 revolution, starting with military centres.
"The women employees... started moaning and making an uproar but I stood firm," he wrote in his memoirs.
But since he became president in 2013, the morality police that enforce clothing rules have largely disappeared from the streets.
And just days after police announced the 29 arrests, his administration released a report showing that half of Tehranis opposed enforced hijab.
The timing of the release, four years after the study was conducted, was seen as a shot against Rouhani's conservative critics.
"Rouhani has evolved a lot," said Hamid Reza Jalaipour, a sociology professor at the University of Tehran.
"In a way, everyone has changed and we must forget the positions and statements of 20 or 30 years ago," he said.
The report said a substantial number - 40 per cent - still support mandatory hijab but that figure has dropped from 55.5 per cent in 2006.
"In a society where at least 40 to 50 per cent believe hijab is a personal and optional matter, it is very difficult to demand enforcement," it concluded.
That is not a point that conservative clerics and officials are likely to concede easily.
On Sunday, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said the arrested protesters had either been duped, drugged or were working for foreign enemies.
"If it is proved that they have had links with a particular (foreign) organisation, a heavy file will be opened against them and they and their families will be in trouble," he told reporters.
GRADUAL CHANGE
The forced hijab did not come immediately after the revolution.
First it came to schools and government buildings and within a few years, shops were putting up signs telling women they were not welcome without a headscarf.
The revolution's founders were keen to break with Western influences, and the policies of the deposed monarchy which had sought to suppress outward symbols of religion.
Supporters said the hijab allowed religious families to send their girls to school and work for the first time.
But activists say that masks a deep-seated patriarchy, seen as anachronistic to many of the girls that benefited from that education.
"Some say that wearing the headscarf allowed women to come out of the house, but we should not forget this was always conditioned on the permission of the husband or father," said rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who is representing one of the women arrested in the recent protests.
Powerful parts of the establishment still see the headscarf as a crucial symbol of their revolutionary identity, up there with supporting Palestinians and opposing the United States.
"But even in this part, things are changing. A new level of tolerance and acceptance is emerging," said Jalaipour.
"Social phenomenon are not like teeth that can just be ripped out. There has to be a gradual evolution, and that's what is happening."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/iran-s-hijab-protests-cap-years-of-evolution-9939534
Women speak out on sexual harassment during Hajj
A number of women have spoken out against sexual harassment during Hajj, after a Facebook post by a victim.
On Friday, February 2, Pakistani national Sabica Khan shared her terrifying ordeal at the holy pilgrimage, reports StepFeed.
"I was afraid to share this because it might hurt your religious sentiments," Sabica began.
She went on describe how when she felt the first instance of inappropriate touching, during her third tawaf, she dismissed it as accidental.
However, as the inappropriate touching continued, her suspicions grew and she soon realized she was being sexually harassed, according to StepFeed.
"Then… I felt it again. It made me feel very uncomfortable. I kept moving. During my 6th tawaf I suddenly felt something aggressively poking my butt. I froze, unsure of whether it was intentional. I ignored it and just kept moving slowly because the crowd was huge. I even tried to turn around but woefully couldn't. When I reached the Yemeni corner, someone tried to grab and pinch my butt. I decided to stop there, grabbed his hand and threw it off me," Sabica wrote in the Facebook post.
She added that the horrific experience overshadowed her entire experience at Mecca, with the feeling of powerlessness at not even being able to turn around and identify her harassers due to the dense crowds having left her petrified, StepFeed said.
"I believe it's totally okay and important to be open about harassment. I don't know how many of you had similar experiences, there but this incident has unfortunately left me feeling upset," Sabica concluded, as quoted by StepFeed.
A number of people have subsequently commented on her post, with many women sharing their own experiences of sexual harassment at the holy pilgrimage.
One commenter even said she had been facing sexual harassment at Hajj for over 28 years, and suggested Sabica should have been mentally prepared to face it.
According to an anonymous woman quoted by StepFeed, sexual harassment at Hajj is most common in the queue leading to the Black Stone, at the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
http://www.dhakatribune.com/around-the-web/2018/02/06/women-sexual-harassment-hajj/
Three hotel associations sign undertaking not to impose headscarf ban policy
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — Three hotel associations today signed an undertaking with the Ministry of Human Resources to not set any policy prohibiting female employees from wearing headscarves.
The three associations were the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) and the Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MYBHA) representing more than 3,000 hotels in Malaysia.
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib said it was hoped that the hotels involved would abide by what was agreed upon and issues regarding the hijab ban would not arise again.
"The Ministry is very pleased with the seriousness of those involved in ensuring workers are not discriminated, as is enshrined in the constitution," he told a press conference after the signing of the undertaking here, today.
"The government will never compromise on any issue involving worker discrimination," he said.
Ismail said statutory checks on employers in the hotel sector would continue to be enhanced from time to time to monitor their commitment.
He said since December last year, the ministry had conducted checks in more than 600 hotels to ensure there was no discrimination against female Muslim workers for wearing the hijab.
The Department of Labour in Peninsular Malaysia will also hold several dialogue sessions with human resource managers in the hotel industry, he said.
"This is to clarify and get their commitment that the policy of banning the hijab as well as other issues of discrimination in the hotel sector is not stated in their standard operating procedure (SOP)," he said.
Earlier, the Ministry of Human Resources revealed that 13 hotels had set a 'standard grooming' policy which prohibits female workers from wearing the hijab, particularly in the food and beverage (F & B) section and front-line staff. — Bernama
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/three-hotel-associations-sign-undertaking-not-to-impose-headscarf-ban-polic#k4vylhdF8mTHdgsl.97
Exhibition blending fashion and sport a winner with Saudi women
NOOR NUGALI
RIYADH: Saudi women who want to match fitness with fashion will see the latest in sports and gym wear at a special exhibition — and then take part in free exercise classes.
The Sports Exhibition for Ladies Fashion (SELF) at Inaya Medical College will display workout clothing for activities ranging from yoga to kickboxing.
"Every exercise needs a different kind of clothing," said Reham, the event organizer. "For example, aerobics is different from light weightlifting. We will provide appropriate clothing for women and give them accurate information regarding all aspects of exercise."
Ibrahim Bahathaq, general manager of the exhibition, wants to expand women's choice of fitness attire and sports activities in the Kingdom.
"My daughter and wife are extremely fit — they love to exercise — but for a long time we had difficulties in finding appropriate clothing. The selections available at the stores were limited, as well as their choices. We either bought their gym clothes from abroad or online," he said.
Bahathaq said SELF will raise awareness of the importance of exercise and open new doors for women.
The exhibition will offer family entertainment, including paintball and other children's activities, leaving women free to take part in classes and workshops. At least 35 instructors will offer free classes, ranging from Zumba to yoga, throughout the day. Exhibition organizers have urged schools to take part in the event. Field trips will allow students to receive the latest in sports and exercise advice.
Zia, a sports fashion line, is one of the main sponsors. Raneem Al-Zainy, a salesperson, said: "Zia is a local Saudi brand designed by Saudi fitness instructors who wanted both high-quality fitness wear and something fashionable."
Entry to the exhibition and all classes is free. The exhibition will run until Feb. 9.
http://www.arabnews.com/node/1241676/saudi-arabia
A tech-savvy generation of Muslim women driving global growth
Debate in the west about technology and work often centres on the risks the rise of robots and algorithms will pose to job security. In other parts of the world, though, the same advances are bringing about a cultural and economic revolution.
This is certainly the case in much of the Muslim world. These countries, which account for 20 per cent of the world's population and 12 per cent of its gross domestic product, are undergoing one of the largest labour market transformations in history, and it is being driven by women.
Just over a decade ago, only 100m women were working in the 30 largest Muslim-majority economies. Today it is 155m. While this is still a small proportion of the overall working-age population, it is an extraordinary shift. And, while investment in education, changing social norms and economic need have all played a part, the real driving force has been the rise of technology as an enabler of work.
One reason for this is the rise of the female tech entrepreneur. Rather than the stereotypical young man in a hoodie we associate with the entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley, in the Muslim world you are more likely to encounter a young woman in a headscarf. Their businesses are often built on the disposable income of other working women. Whether online platforms for childcare and safe transport, food or clothing, these digital bazaars are aimed at a new generation of educated, tech-savvy women. It is a lucrative and untapped market: the combined income of working women in the Muslim world is nearly $1tn.
Not all working Muslim women are turning to large-scale entrepreneurship. A second factor behind their mass migration into the labour force is the gig economy. In advanced economies, it has become synonymous with the rise of the precariat but there are important differences between an Uber driver in London, a Lyft driver in San Francisco, a Careem driver in Jeddah or a Ladyjek driver in Jakarta.
In emerging markets, including those in the Muslim world, micro-entrepreneurs who have never had access to social safety nets are embracing digital gig work as an upgrade in terms of pay, security and the potential for social mobility. For women, in particular, the gig economy is liberating. It provides an unprecedented opportunity to bypass cultural constraints on their time and mobility. Women are finding new opportunities to share their skills, from driving to cooking to coding. Suddenly they have the kind of level playing field that is missing in a traditional office.
This situation is partly made possible by the choices women make about their education. There are only five countries in the world where women make up a larger proportion than men of students enrolled in science, technology and engineering subjects. Of these, Brunei and Kuwait are Muslim-majority economies.
In another 18 countries, women make up 40 per cent or more of those enrolled in those courses — more than half are Muslim-majority countries: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. In Saudi Arabia, 38 per cent and in Iran 34 per cent of students in those fields are women. The percentage in the US is only 30 per cent and in the UK 36 per cent.
As more women enter higher education in the Muslim world, the lack of role models has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It has left them free to choose what they want to study rather than being influenced by stereotypes. Because everything was off-limits for most of their mothers and grandmothers, nothing seems off-limits for them.
Hungry for talent, companies have filled roles from IT to engineering with the best they could find, often from this pipeline of educated women. This has created a digital labour force with the potential to become much more gender-equal than many in the west.
There are barriers when it comes to converting degrees into jobs, and biases around career progression and promotion. As in the west, some women drop out to start families, but many also have support systems that enable them to keep working — extended families where grandparents provide childcare and low-skilled, cheap workers to do the household chores.
An even greater migration of young women into the workplace will occur in coming years. Multinationals and local business are waking up to this trend. Governments must do likewise. Helping a generation of digitally savvy future employers, consumers and taxpayers to flourish may well turn out to be the highest return on financial and social investment they could make.
https://www.ft.com/content/9bc2192e-0c00-11e8-bacb-2958fde95e5e
Somaliland issues fatwa banning female genital mutilation
NEW DELHI: Somaliland has issued a fatwa, or religious edict, banning female genital mutilation (FGM) - and paving the way for the breakaway region to pass legislation against the internationally condemned practice, a senior official said on Wednesday.
The fatwa from the ministry of religious affairs on Tuesday said those who perform FGM would face punishment, and victims would be eligible for compensation. It did not provide details on the severity of punishment, or the amount of compensation.
"The reason that this harmful practice has existed for so long is that people believe it is because our religion or culture dictates that we should do it," said Ayan Mahamoud, Somaliland's representative in Britain.
"The fatwa is basically a message from the government to everyone in Somaliland that there is no religious or cultural basis for FGM," she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
The practice - which involves the partial or total removal of the female genitalia - is almost universal in the self-declared republic of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
The Horn of Africa nation has the world's highest rate of FGM, according to the United Nations.
An estimated 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone FGM, which can cause serious physical and mental health problems.
Mahamoud said the religious ban - which coincided with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM - was timely as it comes weeks before a bill outlawing the practice is expected to before parliament.
Many families in Somaliland believe it is a religious obligation although it is not mentioned in the Koran. It is widely considered important for ensuring a girl's purity and a prerequisite to marriage.
The ancient ritual is usually carried out by traditional cutters, often using unsterilised blades or knives.
The fatwa pertains to the most severe form of FGM called infibulation, where the external genitalia are removed and the vaginal opening sewn or sealed closed. It is the most common type of FGM performed in Somaliland.
Women's rights activists, who have fought for decades to end FGM, welcomed the move but said the struggle was not over yet.
"It took us 42 years to reach this day, but, this is not the end of the battle," tweeted Edna Adan, a leading anti-FGM campaigner in Somaliland.
"FGM must be completely eradicated in my country and everywhere in the world."
http://www.arabnews.com/node/1241571/world
Lebanon wants more women in parliament
The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism.
In a country where women occupy only three per cent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister - a man - is supporting a campaign to attract more female politicians.
The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism. But Jean Oghassabian said the responsibility to support gender equality is not limited to a woman.
His ministry, along with the United Nations and European Union, is behind a campaign to encourage more women to run for Lebanon's first legislative election in nearly a decade, which is scheduled for May 6.
Since the beginning of the year, billboards and television advertisements have carried the slogan "Half the society, half the parliament". Currently, only four women sit in the 128-seat parliament.
"The legal institution in Lebanon, mainly the parliament and the government are losing half of the human power in Lebanon," Oghassabian said in Beirut. "So for me it is not a question of numbers, it is a question of potential, we are losing opportunities," he said.
Women could bring a new approach to legal, social and economic issues, he added.
Oghassabian said there is a "huge responsibility and role to play for men because they are the main obstacles" to women's participation in politics, which is often due to sexist attitudes.
Victoria El Khoury Zwein, a potential candidate with a new party called "Sabaa", meaning seven in Arabic, agreed that a "patriarchal society" is holding Lebanon back.
Parties have no political will to involve women, as they see them in stereotypical roles connected only to family, she said.
"I don't know if the campaign will change the results, but I hope it changes the perception of women," said Zwein.
She recommended that Lebanon reserve 33 per cent of parliamentary seats for women.
Last year the country passed a new electoral law, but with no quota for women's representation in parliament.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/mena/lebanon-wants-more-women-in-parliament
Pakistan's Krishna Kumari hopes to complete journey from slavery to Senate
KARACHI: Krishna Kumari could become the first woman from Pakistan's scheduled Hindu caste to be elected to the Senate.
Kumari, 38, is a member of the Kohli tribe of the Hindu community living in the Nagarparker area of Thar near the border with India. She is one of a dozen candidates nominated by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for the upcoming senate elections in March.
"I'm happy, I'm feeling great," Kumari told Arab News as she arrived unnoticed at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regional office in Karachi on Wednesday alongside a number of senators and ministers.
"I never dreamed that I would ever make it to the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament," she said.
Kumari began actively working for social change in 2005 after attending several youth leadership workshops. She started out by identifying cases of bonded labor and compiling case studies of women in bondage.
Kumari was quick to stress that she did not feel her position as a member of one of the country's scheduled castes had held her back.
"Being in a minority has never been a disadvantage in Pakistan. I have never faced any discrimination for being a non-Muslim Pakistani and my selection proves that Pakistan is a country of people from all faiths," she said. "It is a lack of education (that complicates) our entry to the forums like Parliament."
Kumari stressed that education, particularly for girls, will remain her top priority for the next six years if she is elected as a senator.
"I have not set many targets. I have only one target and that's educating all girls of Sindh in general and Thar in particular," she said.
She added that she hoped to be able to represent disadvantaged women, too.
"In Thar, there was no one to listen to the problems of Thari women," she said. "With my election to the Senate, they will have their own voice in the top forum of legislature."
Mehnaz Rehman, a rights activist associated with the Aurat Foundation, told Arab News, "Kumari's election would (improve) the image of Pakistan, which is (often) criticized for discrimination against minorities."
Kumari's journey has not been an easy one.
"My life was the toughest. My family was held for bonded labor when I was a child," Kumari recalled, explaining that the eventually freed her family.
"Our father, though he himself was illiterate, was determined to give us an education," she said. "At dawn, I would go to school but (straight after school) my mother would take us to the farmland and we would work there until sunset."
Kumari credited former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto with opening the door for other women in Pakistani politics.
"It's the ideology of BB Shaheed which has given women a chance to serve everywhere from the embassies to the foreign office and provincial and national assemblies, to the senate of Pakistan," Kumari said.
She also expressed her thanks to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari — Benazir's son — for the opportunity to "serve Pakistan and promote national cohesion and harmony."
If elected, Kohli would become just the second Hindu woman to be elected to Pakistan's senate — after Ratna Bhagwandas Chawla, who sat from 2006 to 2012 — but the first from the scheduled Hindu caste.
Iran: Woman, 65, was taken to jail by walker
Maryam Kalangari, 65, was taken to the Central Prison of Arak, in Markazi Province.
Ms. Kalangari had been previously sentenced to five months in jail by the Revolutionary Court of Arak on the charge of "disseminating propaganda against the state."
On January 13, 2018, agents of the Implementation of the Sentences Office broke into her residence and took her to jail by walker and despite her illness.
Ms. Kalangari suffers from various illnesses, including heart and lungs complications, arthritis and osteoporosis, and is not able to endure prison conditions.
Her brother and two sons are in jail on similar charges. They are survivors of victims of the massacre of political prisoners in 1988.
http://www.women.ncr-iran.org/iran-women-news/4773-iran-woman-65-was-taken-to-jail-by-walker
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redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Some people are using the option on LinkedIn to create a résumé directly from the information contained in their profile. This is not a great idea, because LinkedIn includes more information than you likely need on your résumé. Also, a résumé and profile serve different functions.You may have heard that employers compare résumés and LinkedIn profiles, and you are probably wondering why and what they are looking for. While employers want to check that both documents tell the same story about you as a professional, they want to see more in your LinkedIn profile about your experience and skills. LinkedIn offers many opportunities to expand on your résumé that you should be taking advantage of.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to ensure you're using both mediums appropriately in the eyes of an employer.
Is my basic information the same? It may sound obvious, but make sure to double check basic data. Is your contact information correct? Are your company names spelled right? Are the dates of employment accurate? Mismatching employment dates could signal that you're hiding something or simply not paying of attention to detail.
Do I have a photo or image? While employers in the U.S. and in some other countries do not expect or want to see a photo on your résumé, employers do want to see you on LinkedIn. According to Brie Reynolds, director of online content for FlexJobs, when a candidate doesn't have a LinkedIn profile picture, the generic gray stock image cartoon can be off-putting to employers. Even if you don't want to share your actual photograph, try to include a professionally appropriate image that represents you.
Do I have a summary? In addition to a standout headline, the summary is a key element of a LinkedIn profile. It's your opportunity to write a personal bio and show some personality, which is not an option in a résumé. Reynolds says this is where you have the most leverage to describe yourself in any way you see fit. Use this section to highlight your most important skills and experience and talk about the problems you help solve for your employers.
Have I received any recommendations? Résumés do not contain references or recommendations, but LinkedIn allows them. This is a function you should absolutely be using. The employer gets a reference before even meeting you – what could be better than that? If you can get several recommendations from former or current colleagues, you are doing yourself a huge favor. Offering to provide a recommendation for another person may inspire them to return the favor.
Am I marketing my expertise as much as I could? "The publisher option on LinkedIn is a really easy way to create a professional blog where you can expand on your expertise and opinions related to your career field," Reynolds says. "This will help give life to the experience listed on your résumé." You don't have to be a published author or communications guru to use this feature, which is why it's so great. You can write small articles about projects you've worked on, a noteworthy development in your industry or the latest thing you've learned related to your career. This adds depth to your résumé and positions you as an expert in your field.
Also, be sure you're using all the fields that apply to you. Hobbies and interests provide an extra glimpse of your personality, as does volunteer work and causes you care about. If you have a reason to include projects you're working on or publications you've written, these can and should go on your LinkedIn profile.
A well-constructed LinkedIn presence shows employers that you are somewhat Internet savvy and connected to other professionals. Even if those particular things are not relevant to the jobs you seek, they are significant to most human resource professionals. They expect that most everyone, except those whose jobs prohibit it, is on LinkedIn today.
If you don't take into consideration what an employer wants to see on LinkedIn versus your résumé, you may be missing out on job opportunities.


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import os
import pkg_resources
from pip.basecommand import Command
from pip.log import logger

class ShowCommand(Command):
    name = 'show'
    usage = '%prog QUERY'
    summary = 'Output installed distributions (exact versions, files) to stdout'

    def __init__(self):
        super(ShowCommand, self).__init__()
        self.parser.add_option(
            '-f', '--files',
            dest='files',
            action='store_true',
            default=False,
            help='Show the full list of installed files for each package')

    def run(self, options, args):
        if not args:
            logger.warn('ERROR: Please provide a project name or names.')
            return
        query = args

        results = search_packages_info(query)
        print_results(results, options.files)

def search_packages_info(query):
    """
    Gather details from installed distributions. Print distribution name,
    version, location, and installed files. Installed files requires a
    pip generated 'installed-files.txt' in the distributions '.egg-info'
    directory.
    """
    installed_packages = dict(
        [(p.project_name.lower(), p) for p in pkg_resources.working_set])
    for name in query:
        normalized_name = name.lower()
        if normalized_name in installed_packages:
            dist = installed_packages[normalized_name]
            package = {
                'name': dist.project_name,
                'version': dist.version,
                'location': dist.location,
                'requires': [dep.project_name for dep in dist.requires()],
            }
            filelist = os.path.join(
                       dist.location,
                       dist.egg_name() + '.egg-info',
                       'installed-files.txt')
            if os.path.isfile(filelist):
                package['files'] = filelist
            yield package

def print_results(distributions, list_all_files):
    """
    Print the informations from installed distributions found.
    """
    for dist in distributions:
        logger.notify("---")
        logger.notify("Name: %s" % dist['name'])
        logger.notify("Version: %s" % dist['version'])
        logger.notify("Location: %s" % dist['location'])
        logger.notify("Requires: %s" % ', '.join(dist['requires']))
        if list_all_files:
            logger.notify("Files:")
            if 'files' in dist:
                for line in open(dist['files']):
                    logger.notify("  %s" % line.strip())
            else:
                logger.notify("Cannot locate installed-files.txt")

ShowCommand()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Continuing the Festival's association with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), leading marine conservation biologist Professor Callum Roberts will be presenting a talk entitled Future Oceans: A Sea of Hope or Despair?
Callum Roberts is Professor of Marine Conservation at the University of York. His book Ocean of life: how our seas are changing was shortlisted for the Royal Society's 2013 Winton Prize. He has recently been named as one of Britain's 50 most influential conservation heroes by BBC Wildlife Magazine.
Callum's research focuses on human impacts on marine ecosystems, including use of marine reserves for biodiversity conservation and impacts of fishing and pollution on coral reefs.
Anyone who has been to any of the previous Festival talks by RGS speakers will know this will be a first-class evening with broad appeal, featuring some spectacular images and informative and thought-provoking discussion.


AutoCAD is the most prominent Computer Aided Design (CAD) software among all well-known projects creating software which helps professionals to outline structures or items without drawing up planning physically.
The main objective of this course is to train the students about the elementary information significant for an expert 2D CAD drawing, plan, and drafting created in a 2D drafting device. Indeed, students with no prior CAD experience can progress fast through this course which is designed in a easy and straightforward manner. Learners will learn all CAD essentials and the capacities in 2D drawing.
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Staff Recommendations – January 2010
January 2010 Recommendations
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming
written by Patricia Briggs and David Lawrence ; painted artwork by Francis Tsai and Amelia Woo (Briggs)
For fans of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series by Patricia Briggs, Homecoming is an essential addition. Originally published as a series of comic book issues, this storyline has now been gathered into a beautiful graphic novel format. The painted art, by Francis Tsai and Amelia Woo captures the characters fairly well, but it is the story, by Briggs and David Lawrence, that worked best for me. This is almost an "origin story" for the Mercy Thompson character. It tells of her earliest experiences after first moving into to the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, and therefore pre-dates the first book in the series. Looking for Mercy's first encounters with all of the regular characters in the series, like Adam, Stefan and Zee? This is it! A fun read, full of action. My only complaint is that they switched artists partway through the project, which is a bit jarring, although each of the artists did a good job on their own.
( official Homecoming page on the official Patricia Briggs web site )
Rough Guide to the Internet [2009 edition]
by Peter Buckley [004.678 Buc 2009]
I've long been a fan of the Rough Guide series, and Rough Guide to the Internet is no exception. Buckley and Clark open with a section about the hardware and software necessary to connect to the internet, and then explore browsers/browsing, how to use Google, how to sign up for and read RSS feeds, how to use various types of e-mail accounts, how to engage in chat. Curious about common acronyms on the 'net, or looking for a list of emoticons (those little sideways smiley or frowny faces) — look no further. Additional chapters deal with shopping and eBay, computer security, software downloads, file sharing, and how to set up your own presence (website, blog, etc.) on the internet. The sections I enjoyed the most, however, were the 50+ page collection of "Things to Do Online" (in over 30 different activity categories!) and a 20 page section that's a nutshell history of the Internet. There's also a 20 page glossary of terms to help new net surfers acclimate to the common terminology online.
(If you like this one, you'll probably like the other volumes in the Rough Guide series, especially those dealing with technology.)
( www.roughguides.com )
by Loren Estleman (Estleman)
Valentino is a UCLA film archivist who's job it is to recover long-lost movies for the university. Of course his quest leads to mysteries and people associated with the Hollywood of old, thus providing an interesting connection between the old and the new. This story places him in a modern day murder involving the now deceased Greta Garbo. Valentino balances his sleuthing with supervising the renovation of The Oracle, a dilapidated movie theater. He has to keep the workers painting and plastering while dealing with a corrupt building inspector. I learned a lot about the early days of the talking movies and about Greta Garbo. Did you know that her first film was a promotional piece for a department store in Sweden called How Not to Dress? I didn't. Lovers of the silver screen will enjoy the trivia about legendary and little known screen stars.
(If you like this one, you may also enjoy The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson, and books by Dianne Emley.)
( official Valentino mystery series page on the official Loren Estleman web site )
Recommended by Donna G.
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American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
by Craig Ferguson (Biography Ferguson)
Most people who watch TV probably know Craig Ferguson primarily as the host of The Late Late Show on CBS. He was also a cast member of The Drew Carey Show sitcom. In addition, he's a screenwriter, stand-up comic, and erstwhile punk rock drummer, among other things. Although I don't agree with every comedic choice he makes on his show, I think he's a very good host/monologuist and I enjoy his smart-aleck-y personality and his intelligence. In this memoir of his life up to now, he takes us through his physical and emotional ups and downs, including alcoholism and ill-fated relationships. In telling his anecdotes, he shows a lot of admiration for his parents (now deceased) and those who've befriended him, takes responsibility for his negative behaviors, and illustrates the variety of reasons why he has chosen to add American citizenship to his native Scots heritage. Plus, he mentions Nebraska! I would have given a higher numeric rating to this book but for the prevalence of the f-word — someone who writes this well should know that over-use of 'expressive' words and phrases de-emphasizes their impact!
( Publisher's official American on Purpose web page ) | ( Wikipedia page for Craig Ferguson )
by Becca Fitzpatrick (YA Fitzpatrick)
A sacred oath, a fallen angel, a forbidden love. This story takes many twists and turns and was very difficult to put down. It debuted at #10 on the New York Times Bestseller List. The heroine in the story, High School student Nora Grey, feels a strong physical attraction and an even stronger emotional connection to the new transfer student, Patch, who seems to know more about Nora than her closest friend. Patch makes it obvious that he is interested in Nora, but Nora sees him as trouble. She does her best to steer clear, however, Patch seems to show up wherever she goes. After a series of unexplainable encounters and what appeared to be an attempt on her life, Nora is unsure of who to trust. She begins to wonder if she is quickly losing her mind, but feels she can't confide in anyone. After getting a glimpse of a large, disturbing, black scar in the shape of an upside down V on Patch's back, Nora begins seeking answers. What she finds is more frightening than Patch himself. At first, you may want to write this book of as part of the Stephanie Meyer Twilight Saga series, but the story takes a completely different direction. Elements of fantasy, thriller, action and romance, you may be left feeling spooked during parts of the story.
( Publisher's Hush, Hush web page ) | ( publisher's official Becca Fitzpatrick web site )
Recommended by Jessica S.
Heartshot
by Steven Havill (Havill)
Bill Gastner is undersheriff of Posadas County. He is widowed and his children are grown. Gastner eats too much, smokes too much, distrusts computers and is suspicious of the newly elected sheriff — a former used car salesman. A series of tragedies beset this sparsely populated county in southern New Mexico. A one-car crash kills five teen-agers. A kilo of cocaine was found in their car. An undercover officer is brought in to pose as Gastner's grandson and to mingle with the local teen-agers in hopes of finding out who brought the cocaine in from Mexico. The officer is shot and another teen-ager commits suicide. Havill uses Gastner, and his realistic view of his shortcomings, to lighten up what would otherwise be a grim book. Steven Havill started his career writing westerns. Heartshot is his first mystery. Fortunately, it isn't his last.
(If you like this one, you may also enjoy books by Craig Johnson, Amiee and David Thurlo and James Doss.)
( Wikipedia page for Steven F. Havill )
by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois and Daniel Abraham (Martin)
Exciting, visceral, thought-provoking science fiction at its best. This novel, begun in the late 1970s by authors Martin and Dozois, languished in a desk drawer for nearly two decades than was handed over to Abraham to update and conclude. It's amazing how it doesn't feel like a multi-author work. Ramon Espejo is a mining prospector working on the distant planet Sao Paulo. Ramon's got a temper that easily goes out-of-control, and after a violent incident in a bar leaves a man dead, Ramon needs to escape into the planet's wilderness for some "away time". Unfortunately, the discovery he makes in the remote mountains starts him on a desperate race back to civilization with an alien threat close on his heels. What, on the surface, is ostensibly an action-packed sci-fi adventure has a lot more going for it. Ramon is an intensely unlikeable character, who grows on the reader as the story progresses. The settings are gritty and believable. The aliens introduced in the story are fantastic. And the issues raised — what it means to be human, how to control one's baser instincts, how to empathize with the inhuman — will keep you thinking long after you've finished the book.
( Publisher's official Hunter's Run web page )
The Island of the Sequined Love Nun
by Christopher Moore (Moore)
The characters: Tucker Case, an airplane pilot, who grew up in Ellsinore, California. His father was owner of the Denmark Silverware Corporation, then he died and Tuck's mother married his uncle. Tuck works for Mary Jean Make-Up and flies a pink jet. Mary Jean Dobbins, an entrepreneur who packs a .38 caliber gold-plated Lady Smith automatic in her purse. The High Priestess of the Shark People lives on an island in the Pacific. She wears silk stockings and eats Cheetoes. Beth Curtis, the priestess's alter ego. Beth is married to Dr. Sebastian Curtis, a missionary. Ever since World War II, the islanders have worshiped airplanes (a religion known as a cargo cult). Beth often dresses like a figure painted on a B-26 bomber in 1944. She wears red pumps and a scarf around her waist–and very little else. She and Sebastian hire Tuck. A native islander who rescues Tuck after a typhoon; he's saving Tuck for later: "Yum." A fruit bat named Roberto. This effort by Moore maintains his wild and wacky status.
( official Island of the Sequined Love Nun page on the official Christopher Moore web site )
Recommended by Rianne S.
by James Patterson (Compact Disc Patterson)
Patterson has written a gripping psychological thriller that blends murder and embezzlement. Patterson's style of writing terse descriptive passages translates well to audio. The story begins at Caldwell College in Wayne, Ohio with a 16 year-old murder that still haunts Mark Darrow. One night a coed, Angela Hall, was strangled. Mark found her body at the base of the school's bell tower known as The Spire. Mark's best friend, Steve Tillman, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life. Mark gets on with his life. He graduates from Yale Law School and becomes a successful attorney in Boston. The story fast-forwards to the present time. Caldwell College has into serious financial and image problems because the president embezzles $900,000 from the endowment fund. Lionel Farr, the college provost and Mark's friend and mentor, asks Mark to leave his law practice to become the president of Caldwell College and restore the donors' faith. As Mark looks into the embezzlement he begins to wonder if the former president stole the money or if he was framed. Mark also visits his friend Steve in prison. Mark is struck by Steve's insistence that he is innocent and Mark investigates the old murder. The more that Mark pokes around in the old murder, the more he becomes convinced that Steve is innocent.
( official James Patterson web site )
Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans : photographing America 1929-1947
edited and with an introduction by curator Agnès Sire ; essay by Jean-Francois Chevrier (770.922 Sir)
Henri Cartier-Bresson and Walker Evans shared a mutual administration society. Cartier-Bresson said, "If it had not been for the challenge of the work of Walker Evans, I don't think that I would have remained a photographer." Evans, in a review of Cartier-Bresson's book The Decisive Eye wrote, "Cartier-Bresson was and is a true man of the eye. More, he was one of the few innovators in photography." In 1946 Cartier-Bresson sailed to New York to prepare his show at the Museum of Modern Art. While he was in America, Cartier-Bresson and two companions made a 77-day road trip from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific photographing daily life. This book is filled plates of Cartier-Bresson's work as it compares to Evans' work made during the Great Depression. I found it fascinating to view the images and see how Cartier-Bresson used Evans' work to as a starting point to develop his own interpretation of similar scenes. Evans used lines to draw the viewer into the image and wonder about person's story. While Cartier-Bresson found the discordant element in the image and made the viewer stop and ponder the mystery.
(If you like this one, you may also enjoy books about Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, Wright Morris.)
(Wikipedia page for Henri Cartier-Bresson ) | ( Wikipedia page for Walker Evans )
Eat This, Not That! [2010 Edition]
by David Zinczenko (613.2 Zin)
This is the latest in the increasingly popular Eat This, Not That! series by Zinczenko that began in 2007. Although there are brief little introductory chapters that talk about general food and nutrition trends, the majority of this book (and the others in the series) is comprised of comparisons and contrasts between well-known brand foods. On pages facing each other throughout the book, Zinczenko places healthier, lower-calorie, lower-fat options on the left page (Eat This!) and less healthy options on the right page (Not That!), with detailed breakdowns of calories, fat counts, sugar counts and incidental information about the "best" items in each category (fast-food sandwiches, breakfast bars, frozen pizzas, etc.). Sections in this volume include "At Your Favorite Restaurants", "At the Supermarket", "Holidays and Special Occasions", "For Kids" (there's a entire volume in the series dedicated to Kids in 2008), and "On a Budget". Some of the findings in this book, particularly about popular, well-known sandwiches at chain restaurants, are truly scary. This isn't really a book to read cover-to-cover, but if you enjoy browsing health-related volumes, this is definitely one to take a look at! Despite the drawback that Zinczenko is only able to provide (on average) about a half-dozen "good" and "bad" examples of products, leaving dozens of others unexplored, I still went out and bought this book after reading through it!
( official Eat This, Not That! web site ) | ( Wikipedia page on David Zinczenko )
(DVD Land)
Perhaps I wasn't the intended audience for this one…but then I'm not sure what the intended audience actually was. Land of the Lost (2009) was considered one of the biggest failures of the cinematic year. I grew up on the wholesome cheesiness of the original Sid and Marty Kroft series (1974-1977), in which a family (Rick Marshall and his kids, Will and Holly) gets sucked into a time vortex while rafting and end up in prehistoric times, befriending apemen, fleeing from T-Rex, and trying to avoid the slow-moving Sleestaks. For this 2009 film, Will Ferrell plays erratic scientist Rick Marshall, with untested theories of how to travel to parallel dimensions. Circumstances combine to throw him, a scientist grad student named Holly, and a sleazy hustler named Will into an alternate history filled not only with dinosaurs and apemen, but also with kitschy things from past eras in Earth history. In typical Will Ferrell comedy style, there's lots of gross humor, but very little of the simple charm that made the TV series popular for generations of viewers. The production values are great — the sets and effects work look great on this DVD, and the reintroduction of the comical Sleestak bad guys is fun. But the low-brow humor, and the sleaze factor sap what little entertainment value there might have been out of this film. I think I laughed only about 4 times during the entire movie, although the scene in which Marshall recreates the iconic theme song from the original series was fairly funny. All in all, this film is a big disappointment, and can only be recommended for die-hard Will Ferrell enthusiasts. Fans of the original TV show should avoid this movie at all costs and, instead, try to track down DVDs of the classic show.
( Internet Movie Database entry for this film ) | ( official Land of the Lost web site )
Heat of the Sun
by Russell Lewis (DVD Lewis)
Trevor Eve plays Inspector Albert Tyburn, a Scotland Yard detective who takes justice into his own hands and is subsequently exiled to Colonial Kenya, in this 1930s-set PBS Mystery presentation. Though there are some occasional discrepancies in period setting, props and plot logic, the performances and atmosphere of this short-run series more than make up the difference. Eve is marvelous as Tyburn, as is Susannah Harker as his romantic interest, the pilot Emma, and Julian Rhind-Tutt as Assistant Superintendant James Valentine. This is a series of 3 two-hour episodes (originally aired in hour-long installments), and the stories are gripping. The set designers did a marvelous job of capturing the era of British Colonialism in Kenya. My only complaint is that the relationship between Albert and Emma seems to progress far too rapidly, considering how "damaged" he is as a character when they first meet. Otherwise, if you're a fan of historical mysteries, this should be right up your alley!
( Internet Movie Database entry for this series )
(DVD Terminator)
This 2009 entry into the Terminator film franchise (following Terminator [1984], Terminator 2: Judgment Day [1991] and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines [2003]) was a powerful, action-packed entry into the storyline of humans fighting for survival in a dystopic future ruled by intelligent machines. While the producers attempted to set this film up so that you didn't need to know the plots of the previous films in the series, I think viewers unfamiliar with the story of John Connor and his mother, Sarah, might have still felt a little lost. In Terminator Salvation, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, one of the leaders of the human rebellion in the early 21st century. Bale gives a hard-edged, angry, brooding performance throughout the film. However, I was more impressed by Sam Worthington, who plays a man who regretably killed two people and was executed for his crime, only to be reborn as one of the mechanical terminators designed in human form — which believes it actually is human. Worthington's is the more emotional of the performances, with true character growth. The supporting case is all very strong. The action is hot and heavy in this fast-paced film, but it is important to watch for the little moments of humanity in the midst of all the explosions and special effects. An excellent new film in the series.
( Internet Movie Database entry for this film ) | ( official Terminator Salvation Facebook page )


Exceptional services and the most rigorous safety and operational standards earn VistaJet the best operator title for third consecutive year.
VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, received top honors at the Asian Business Aviation Association's Icons of Aviation Awards 2018. As well as being named the Most Innovative Company, VistaJet also earned the title of best operator for the third consecutive year. Presented by the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), the awards represent the votes of 150 of its members, including business aviation operators, brokers, corporations, and peers in the aviation industry from across Asia.
The best operator award recognizes VistaJet's industry-first achievements and exceptional operational standards. With over 70 consistently branded super-mid and long-range aircraft, VistaJet has flown to 1,600 airports in 187 countries, or 96% of the world. In the first half of 2018, VistaJet's passenger count increased by 18% and flight hours rose by 23% compared to the previous year in Asia. As an indication of the rapid growth in the region in the past year, these figures rose to 37% and 33% respectively by the third quarter.
Always pioneering new industry initiatives, in 2018 VistaJet launched The Jet Traveler Report, the first customer-centric analysis on the private aviation industry. VistaJet also oversaw a number of major global initiatives this year, including the partnership with British Polo Day for their 2018 worldwide tournament, and the global tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller. The sale conducted by Christie's totaled over $832 million – the most significant auction in history, entirely dedicated to raising funds for philanthropic causes.
The Most Innovative Company Award recognizes creativity and innovation in the business aviation industry. In 2018 the company launched the most extensive children's private travel program, Adventures in the Sky. Created for passengers aged one to 16, the program turns cabins into playrooms and party venues. VistaJet has also taken the unprecedented step of training all of its Cabin Hostesses at Norland College, a prestigious childcare institute specializing in early education. Through a better knowledge of child development and behaviors, the crew can better understand family dynamics and recognize the specific needs of travelling families.
It's truly an honor to receive recognition for VistaJet's continual effort on delivering exceptional cabin services. With a team of over 1,000 aviation specialists of 50 nationalities, every single flight is performed smoothly and to the highest safety standards, anytime, anywhere around the globe. Innovation is at the core of VistaJet's values; by thinking ahead of customer requests, we are committed to creating enriching experiences through creative strategies and initiatives.


An unusual restored vintage industrial cast iron fire bell made by Magnet England. In 100% working order with a satin metal finish.
This is a very substantial piece, see the last picture for size comparison to an ordinary sized bell. The ring is loud and crisp but deep and very imposing.


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Q: Tk basic label placement Why, in this really basic code snippet, the data label (lb_data) is not appearing in its parent widget (fr_body), and instead appears in fr_header?
(The heights, widths and reliefs are just there to show the location of the Frame widgets)
fr_header=ttk.Frame(root,width=100,height=100,relief=GROOVE).grid(row=0,column=0)
lb_title=ttk.Label(fr_header,text="Title Title Title").grid(row=0,column=0)

fr_body=ttk.Frame(root,width=150,height=150,relief=SUNKEN).grid(row=1,column=0)
lb_data=ttk.Label(fr_body,text="Data").grid(row=0,column=0)

A: The .grid method returns None.  So, fr_header is actually being assigned the value None.  When you pass that to your label Tkinter sees the None and assumes you want to make the master widget the root widget (Tk()).
I never create a widget and grid at the same time as then you lose your easy handle on the widget you just created.  Do it this way instead:
fr_header=ttk.Frame(root,width=100,height=100,relief=GROOVE)
fr_header.grid(row=0,column=0)

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Fallston Vandalism Of Obama Campaign Sign Investigated As Hate Crime
October 16, 2008 By Brian Goodman
A campaign sign for presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama was defaced over the weekend in Fallson in a manner that led police to contact the Secret Service and classify the vandalism as a hate crime.
Harford County Sheriff's Office public information officer Sergeant David Betz confirmed there was a verified Racial/Religious/Ethnic (RRE) incident reported in the 2100 block of Watervale Road involving a presidential candidate's sign being defaced. He said the incident occurred sometime between Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12th.
The Sheriff's Office is investigating the hate crime and asking that anyone with information regarding the incident to please contact the agency.
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usa says
What do people think after debate #3?
I wish McCain pressed his anti american ties issues a little more.
Obama is not even be eligable for a security clearance through the CIA b/c of his friends. He isn't even eligable to protect our president ,so how is he running for president?
I thought I was responding to the article about McCain/Obama debate # 2. As for this article, any campaign should not be about race or gender but who is going to do the best for our country. Hopefully this was done by a kids prank and not a true
attitude of our community.
Sadly, it's what happens when hatred and fear are fed.
Not surprised... says
Unfortunately I'm not surprised that this is happening. People are very close minded. As in the first statement above, well I would imagine if Senator Obama didn't have the security clearance than he probably wouldn't even be in the Senate….ya think? Yeah! So I am sure they have checked his background out thoroughly prior to running for President.
I am an independent , always vote and was considering McCain until I saw true hate in him. I really feel he has something personal against Obama. And although Obama may have a few negative ads running against McCain, it's nothing compared to what McCain and Palin have said about Obama. It's terrible that they just can't run on their own merits….which I think Obama is doing more so than McCain…. So my vote will go with Obama….he's able to keep a cool head even in the insanity of McCain.
Isn't it a shame that in this day in time….we are still not able to love thy neighbor and treat everyone with respect? Everyone has a right to choose who they want to vote for and to vandalize someone's sign on their property is very sad. It's America so live and let live.
JH says
Havre de Grace had this happen as well..someone drew devil horns on an Obama sign
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Mediterranean - Athens Roundtrip, 30 September 2023 (11 nights)
London Airports Aberdeen Belfast Birmingham Edinburgh Glasgow Humberside Inverness Leeds & Bradford Manchester Newcastle upon Tyne Teesside
Vista Suite £5,952pp
Panorama Suite £6,789pp
Veranda Suite £7,347pp
Silver Suite £11,532pp
Suite £20,088pp
was £12,400 pp
From £11,532pp
Save £1512 per person
Deposit from £1700 pp*
Cruise Id: 287973 (Supplier Ref: SL230930011 )
Included Business Class Flights + Transfers*
Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises
Cruise Ship: Silver Spirit
Return flights from the UK + Overseas transfers Included
Included Business Class Flights, Transfers Between Airport & Ship* & Included Shore Excursion - 1 per port, per day**
15% Reduced Deposit applicable to voyages sailings within 31st March 2023*
Included Private Executive Chauffeur Transfers~
Inclusive Drinks
Free Excursions
Spacious suites - over 85% with private verandas
Butler service in every suite
Complimentary Unlimited Standard WiFi throughout the ship
Personalised service - nearly one crew member for every guest
Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits
24-hour dining service
Onboard entertainment and enrichment lecturers
Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
Onboard gratuities
About Silversea
Discover the world's most intriguing ports while travelling in extraordinary style aboard Silversea's intimate luxury cruises. Silversea is committed to offering unrivalled service and an exceptional on-board experience. All-suite, ocean facing accommodation comes with butler service and superior extras, from designer cosmetics to a bar stocked according to preference. Exquisite dining, Champagne, wine and spirits; and onboard gratuities are always included. With unique itineraries, including smaller ports of call where big ships cannot go, Silversea sails to more destinations than any other cruise line and offers the ultimate experience in luxury cruising.
Cruise departs from Athens (Piraeus)
Thira, Santorini
Rhodes Town, Rhodes
Kusadasi, Turkey
Dikili, Turkey
Istanbul - Overnight onboard
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DAY 2 - 01 Oct 2023
Known for unrivalled views, sparkling blue sea and iconic bleached-white architecture, Santorini is a truly unforgettable destination. A stroll down one of the many cobbled streets and along the volcanic-sand beaches is the perfect way to spend a romantic evening, while kids and families will love taking the plunge from a caldera cruise and exploring the colourful markets. Finally, don't forget to delve into Santorini's past at the many museums on offer.
Things to do in Thira, Santorini:
Located in the centre of Fira, the Archaeological Museum of Thera is a must visit for insight into the civilizations that came before present day, featuring artefacts from the Archaic, Roman, Geometric and Hellenistic periods, including Byzantine works of art.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Home to the artefacts found at multiple archaeological sites such as Akrotiri, some of these excavations were discovered as early as 1867. Visitors will find numerous temporary and permanent exhibitions offering insight into the prehistoric age of Thira.
Santorini Cable Car
Before the cable car, tourists to Santorini would have to climb the winding stairs to the capital or ride by mule. Now, this mode of transport offers stunning sights of the land and sea on the way up, as well as access to the volcano.
Rhodes Town comprises of an old and new town, each with their own unique charms. While the Old Town is like stepping back into the medieval ages, boasting Ottoman and Italian architecture, the New Town is a hub of vibrant nightlife. The combination of both old and new makes for a fantastically varied cruise holiday, catering to all interests. Explore an ancient palace and medieval ruins during the day, dine at an authentic seafood tavern in the evening, and dance the night away.
Things to do in Rhodes Town, Rhodes:
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Situated in the medieval Hospital of the Knights of Rhodes, the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is a striking building to explore, and the artefacts within make it especially key to visit. Visitors will find mosaics, sculptures, statues and spoils of war.
Elli Beach
The closest beach to Rhodes town, Elli Beach is a popular place to spend a sunny day. With plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas as well as waterfront restaurants and bars, you'll have everything you need to relax, along with a diving platform to quickly cool you off.
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knight of Rhodes
Another must visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rhodes, the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights is a beautifully preserved site filled with art, mosaics, furniture and décor. Explore this structure for a glimpse into the past of Rhodes.
Rhodes Town Medieval Town
Roloi Clock Tower
If you're looking for the best views across Rhodes, Roloi Clock Tower is the place to be! Since being restored over time its architecture is of a Baroque style, and with a rewarding free drink after making the climb to the top.
DAY 7-8 - 06 Oct 2023 to 07 Oct 2023
Istanbul's history dates back thousands of years, making it an incredibly culturally enriching destination to visit. With warm and welcoming locals excited to show you around, you'll explore breath-taking mosques with vibrant mosaics, find handcrafted souvenirs at lively markets and enjoy aromatic mezes and fresh seafood as well as locally produced wine. There's a lot to see here, but be sure to simply explore this wonderful city to truly soak up the culture.
Things to do in Istanbul - Overnight onboard:
One of the city's most popular attractions, the Basilica Cistern was built in 532 and is the largest surviving cistern in Istanbul. The number of columns and the impeccable symmetry is a staggering sight and a must see, making a great escape on hot summer days.
Built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I, the Blue Mosque is named for its hand-painted blue tiles on the interior walls, and the blue lights that illuminate it at night. A walk around this impressive structure is truly awe inspiring- don't forget to adhere to the dress code though.
This magnificent structure took 13 years to build and was the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire. Take a tour of the entire palace or different sections and discover the exquisite decoration (particularly the 4.5 tonne chandelier) and the painting museum.
Often considered the eighth wonder of the world, the Hagia Sophia was actually built three times after being destroyed, with the third and final structure being built 532-537 AD. Now, it is a museum filled with Christian and Muslim art, as well as breath-taking architecture.
Misir Carsisi
Selling countless varieties of Turkish delight, Mısır Çarşısı Market (also known as Spice Bazaar) is a fantastic place to find souvenirs, spices, snacks and stories from warm, friendly vendors. Whether you're looking to buy or not, exploring the market is a great way to be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Istanbul.
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is where you'll find the tourist hotspots of Istanbul all in one place. Located in one of the most historical parts of the city, you'll find the largest cistern, two stunning mosques and numerous places to enjoy authentic cuisine.
Topkapi Palace possesses a colourful history with many sultans living there since 1481. A visit here will give visitors insight into the fascinating stories of the Ottoman Empire, through collections of armour, weaponry, pottery, jewellery and more.
You will be at sea on day 9 while travelling from Istanbul - Overnight onboard to Thessaloniki.
DAY 10 - 09 Oct 2023
Cabins on the Silver Spirit
Customer reviews for Silver Spirit
Silver Spirit Silversea Cruises
Seven night cruise from Barcelona to Rome (April-May 2019). This was our first cruise with Silversea and we were very impressed. Our transfer from the airport was good and embarkation (and disembarkation) was well organised. Silversea are at the expensive end of the market but what you get for this is a modern, luxurious ship with relatively few guests that consequently feels very spacious and uncrowded. Most importantly, you get highly professional staff with an almost one-to-one staff to guest ratio. Our Veranda Suite cabin (770) was excellent, with a large bath and a separate, reasonably large shower, which was the perfect combination for us. There was also a walk-in wardrobe, a comfortable sitting area and a decent-sized veranda. We have had 'butlers' on other cruises but our Silversea butler was actually really useful. We ate at both open dining restaurants, Indochine and Atlantide, and particularly liked the former. We also dined at La Terraza (plus all breakfasts and most lunches) and alfresco at The Grill and Spaccanapoli; they were all different and were all very good. Our only additional costs were spa treatments (relatively expensive but excellent) and shore excursions. Like on most other cruises, excursions can be expensive but in all the ports we visited it was also easy to go ashore independently. Overall, no matter how good the cruise infrastructure is, and on Silversea it was very good, it's the staff who make you want to come back, and we did, and we will.
As usual the service is amazing and everyone caring and friendly. HOWEVER We did not like the new restaurants concept. The menus never changed and not all of the restaurants were our taste. The afternoon tea has been stopped and a cafe installed which is not big enough ie people not able to get a chair and certain foods are only available at certain times. Cakes and biscuits not available at all until about 4.0pm. There are a lot of bottles which are taken out to have boiling water poured onto for soup and lots of glass jars which no one seemed to have. That was so disappointing. The cabin was very noisy and it seemed that the cabins were not quite attached in the refit. Ours was extremely noisy, creaking and vibrating. To be fair, we were treated with respect and listened to and we were moved but there was no way I could sleep even with ear plugs. If you put this on cruise critic it would look bad and Silversea do not deserve a poor report when we think of all the other holidays we have had with them. We met 4 couples who have not travelled with them before and no one is coming back. I dont think I want to travel with Spirit again but who knows. Elaine
The services onboard ship were excellent as were the staff. They were extremely helpful including helping contact shore based services to resolve issues. Being in a suite at the front of the ship meant early morning disruption with the noise of side thrusters and especially with deployment of the anchors. However I suspect this was a ship wide problem just more pronounced at the front. The food quality and choices were very good and varied. The wines were also good but if not to personal taste an alternative was always available. The entertainment was probably the best we have experienced but the shows were for a fairly limited time starting at 10.00pm, perhaps slightly earlier would have been better for us but they have to allow for late diners. My wife has a garlic allergy, this was notified before departure and her meals, order the night before, were prepared without garlic with no fuss. Overall a great on board experience.
I recently spent a week sailing from Venice to Monte Carlo on the Silver Spirit. Our balcony suite had a full marble bathroom and was very spacious. Every suite has butler service and nothing is too much trouble for them. On arrival we were presented with a selection of bathroom amenties , we chose Bvlgari and a welcome bottle of champagne. For a special treat one evening we dined at Le Champagne by Relais & Chateaux , be sure to book early as there are only twelve covers and it gets booked up very quickly. It wasn't cheap but the six course tasting menu was superb. The ship was beautiful with stunning public rooms, one small criticism was the lack of pool deck space on sea days. It was quite crowded, however we managed to find a quiet spot towards the back of the ship. One of the deck attendants noticed us there and came round every 20 minutes or so to check if we needed anything — how's that for personal servic ! I would certainly recommend Silversea , it is true 6 star cruising.
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This sailing has an extra £50pp deposit on top of the supplier's deposit that will be added at the time of booking - this deposit is non-refundable. *MEDITERRANEAN: DOOR-TO-DOOR ALL-INCLUSIVE - All Fares are in GBP, per guest, based on double-occupancy in a Vista suite and include roundtrip Business Class air; if Business Class air is not available, Economy Class air will be provided instead. Fares are capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without notice. Air shown is based on roundtrip travel from select U.K. gateways. Silversea reserves the right to select the air carrier, routing and departure airport from each gateway city. Offer is only available to the first and second full-fare guests in a suite. Airline baggage fees are not included. Deviations to air travel dates are accepted at a charge of GBP 50 per request plus all additional air costs. Due to flight schedules, some voyages may require an overnight hotel stay pre or post-cruise. 1 or 2 Hotel Nights/Dayroom (Pre or Post cruise) may be included in the cruise price or come at special fares, depending on the Silversea Air Programme flights schedule. This will be available for booking at an additional charge. In the event neither Business Class nor Economy Class air is available (determined at Silversea's sole discretion) or for guests not utilizing the promotional air offer or for non-United Kingdom guests, a non-use Air credit in the amount of £400 per person may be applied. In case of succeeding voyages made by the same customer (combo or multiple bookings), the non-use credit can be only applied once. Other restrictions may apply. *15% REDUCED DEPOSIT - this deposit is normally 25%. This will be applied to all voyages through to the 31st March 2023, for bookings done within the 6th of December 2021 and 28th February 2022. If you take the Door-to-Door All-inclusive fare this deposit will be fully refundable up to 150 days prior to your cruise departure - cancelling within the 150-day window will incur a £200 administrative fee per person, which will be automatically converted to a Future Cruise Credit (FCC). If however, you take the Port-to-Port cruise only fare this deposit will be non-refundable. DOOR-TO-DOOR ALL INCLUSIVE - All fares are per guest, based on double occupancy and include: "Air Programme", "Shore Excursions Programme", "Private Executive Transfers Service", the "Expedition Package" (on Expedition Cruises only) and the "Fare Guarantee" policy - for additional details, please check the specific paragraphs below. Cruise fares also cover certain shipboard services including - suite accommodations, butler service in any suite, unlimited Free Wi-Fi, onboard meals and entertainment, 24-hour dining service, complimentary beverages aboard the ship including select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, shore excursions (Included Shore Excursion Programme, see detail below), "Private Executive Transfers Service" (see detail below) gratuities aboard ship (except spa). Single supplements will apply and vary by voyage. Offer combinable with Venetian Society loyalty rewards. Not included in your cruise fare are - selected shore excursions, meals ashore, fuel surcharges, dinners in La Dame, Seishin Restaurant (Silver Spirit only) and Kaiseki Restaurant (Silver Muse only), accommodations whilst ashore, casino gaming, laundry or valet services, purchases from the ship boutiques or any item or service of a personal nature such as medical care, massages, spa treatments, private fitness instruction, hair styling and manicures. Some champagne, premium wine and spirit selections, caviar, cigarettes and cigars are not included in your fare and may not be available at all times. Champagne and caviar are not offered onboard Silver Origin. Under normal conditions, the cruise fare is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, the fare that you pay is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event of any significant change in such costs beyond our control, including but not limited to increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations affecting our costs, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, Silversea reserves the right to surcharge passengers to cover such unexpected costs. Silversea has the right to refuse to transport passengers unless the additional surcharge is paid in advance of the initial departure. It is the guests' responsibility to arrange flights and/or other travel arrangements to ensure arrival in good time for embarkation and to make suitable travel arrangements for the return journey. Silversea strongly recommends guests ensure that any independent travel arrangements are adequately protected by insurance. ~PRIVATE EXECUTIVE CHAUFFEUR SERVICE - This service is provided by Blacklane and is available for all new bookings created after 22nd July 2021 for all voyages starting on or after 30th March 2022 with any of the following cruise fares: Standard cruises as well as "Special Combos", "Grand Voyages" and full World Cruises qualify for this inclusion, on Silversea's "Privilege Fares" (reduced rates do not qualify). These transportation services are not operated by Silversea. Guests choosing to accept this service must complete their booking and agree to the terms and conditions provided by Blacklane on www.blacklane.com or their mobile application. Silversea will cover the cost of a pre-determined distance (based on the cruise), up to 52 miles. 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