Is Indonesia still a model of religious tolerance?

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received a religious tolerance award last night, infuriating critics who say he has failed to stop a wave of attacks on religious minorities.

By Sara Schonhardt,?Correspondent / May 31, 2013

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia (l.) is presented with a World Statesman Award by Appeal of Conscience Foundation President Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Thursday, in New York.

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Despite a rise in religiously-motivated violence at home, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono addressed a wealthy crowd at New York?s Pierre hotel on Thursday night and accepted an award from an interfaith group for his work promoting religious freedom and human rights.

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Sara Schonhardt is a Monitor contributor based in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she has been reporting since 2009.?Sara previously worked for various media in Thailand and Cambodia and received her master?s degree from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

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The award came from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith group founded by Rabbi Arthur Schneier that aims to ?promote peace, tolerance, and ethnic conflict resolution.? Past recipients include British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who handed the award to Yudhoyono on Thursday.

But human rights groups say the award sends the wrong message: That all is well in Indonesia, a majority-Muslim democracy long viewed as a model of religious tolerance that has faltered of late.

In recent years Islamic hardliners belonging to Indonesia?s Sunni majority have attacked Christians, Shiites, and the Ahmadiyah, a Muslim sect persecuted globally for beliefs that diverge from the mainstream.

More than 430 churches have been attacked since 2004, and at least 30 Ahmadiyah mosques have been shuttered since 2008. The Jakarta-based Setara Institute, which monitors religious freedom in Indonesia, reported 264 cases of attacks on religious minorities in 2012, up from 216 in 2010.?

Human rights groups say the authorities have stood idle when such violence occurs, sometimes even offering tacit or open support of laws that curb the freedom to worship.

In 2006 the government passed a ministerial decree that has prevented Christian groups from opening churches. An anti-Ahmadiyah decree passed in 2008 prohibits the Ahmadiyah from propagating their faith on pain of a five-year prison term. Local governments have interpreted the decree as a ban on the Ahmadiyah?s activities.

And while Indonesia?s constitution enshrines the right to freedom of religion, the government only legally recognizes six faiths ? Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation has not addressed the protests, but at the dinner on Thursday Schneier acknowledged that Yudhoyono?s work was ?not complete.? The president, too, acknowledged that Indonesia still has problems with intolerance, but said his country served as a strong voice for moderation.

?Indonesia is an example to the world that democracy, Islam, and modernity can live in positive symbiosis,? Yudhoyono said, according to a tweet from Indonesian Ambassador to the US, Dino Patti Djalal.?

That may be one reason global leaders continue to hail Indonesia.

?It is important for Indonesians to be successful because the world is watching,? Suzan Johnson Cook, the State Department?s Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, told the English-language Jakarta Globe last week.

Her comments came just as the US State Department released its annual report on religious freedom, which expresses concern about rising religious intolerance in Indonesia.?

Yudhoyono?s critics admit that Indonesia has come a long way in the 15 years since autocrat Suharto gave up power. Since becoming president in 2004 Yudhoyono has overseen the signing of a peace agreement that ended a 30-year separatist battle in Aceh and the country has achieved record economic growth and political stability.

But the president has also laid down the ?legal infrastructure? that allows groups to discriminate against minorities, and much of that discrimination and violence has gone unpunished, said Andreas Harsono, an Indonesian researcher for Human Rights Watch, which released a report in February that blamed the Indonesian government for failing to protect the country?s religious minorities from growing religious intolerance and violence.

Mr. Harsono says the award itself is not what?s important, so much as the sentiment.?

?It might create the impression that everything is okay in Indonesia, and that will be used by the ministry of religion and militant organizations to justify violence against minorities.?

Other prominent religious leaders say the award presents an opportunity for minority groups to shine a light on the violence and remind the central government that it has an important role to play in protecting religious minorities.

Like the Shiites, the Ahmadiyah have seen their communities attacked and some members bludgeoned to death. One congregation in West Java has refused to leave its mosque since April, when the governor there ordered the police to seal it.

?Name a place in Indonesia where the Ahmadiyah don?t have problems,? says Firdaus Mubarik, an Ahmadiyah spokesman. ?As long as we have we have these discriminatory regulations in place, life will be difficult for us.?

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer Stuff 2013:?Boston Public School?s Summer Stuff houses summer job, program, and event information for middle and high school students. Summer Stuff Jr. is available for elementary school youth and is full of summer camp options.?www.bostonpublicschools.org/summer

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Summer Guide:?BCYF?s Summer Guide is here! Check out all the summer programs that community centers are offering for the summer of 2013. This guide includes important information about a variety of summer camps, sports leagues, and more.?www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

East Boston Sports Recreation & Sports Center:?Come play your favorite sport for free at East Boston Sports Recreation Center. Children may also participate in activities including dance, games, and arts crafts. Ages 7-14. Preregistration is recommended and space is limited. Jul 8-Aug 16, 9-3pm. 617-635-5206?102,www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF/Recreation.asp

White Stadium Sports Center:?This sport-teaching center offers boys and girls ages 7-14 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports in a six-week program. Preregistration is recommended and space is limited. Jul 10-Aug 16, 8:30am-3pm. 617-635-5206 x106,?www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF/Recreation.asp

White Stadium?s Enrichment Program:?This is a five-week reading, writing, and math enrichment program offered on Mondays, 8:30am-3pm. For City of Boston youth ages 7-14. Pre-registration is recommended and space is limited. Jul 15-Aug 12. White Stadium at Franklin Park. 617-635-5206 x106,?www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF/Recreation.asp

Phillips Brooks House Summer Urban Program:?Join one of the 10 affordable summer programs in Boston and Cambridge for children. Camps include academic enrichment, fieldtrips, and recreation. Deadline: FCFS. Priority given to low income families and returning campers. For locations and details:?http://programs.pbha.org/sup

Castle Square Community Center:?The NEW Community Center offers a variety of summer programs including outdoor field trips, multimedia production, cell phone app development, gardening and baking, and much more.? Program times: ages 6-12, 9am-5pm; and ages 13-15, noon-5pm. Program prices vary. 464 Tremont St, South End. 617-482-4605

Sociedad Latina?s Summer Seedlings Program (SSP):? Looking for a summer program that uses engaging, hands-on activities inside and outside the classroom to keep your middle schooler learning throughout the summer? Rising BPS middle school students (rising 5th-7th graders) looking for alternative summer school are encouraged to attend SSP. Simmons College. Jul 1-Aug 8. Vivian Santiago, 617-442-4299,[email?protected]

YMCA Young Achievers:?Sign up now for the Young Achievers Summer Institute. Students are introduced to various careers in arts, government and health. The institute offers several summer sessions. For students entering grades 8-10. 8:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri. All sessions meet at YMCA Achievers, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston. For session details and fees:?www.ymcaboston.org/achievers

New England Aquarium Harbor Discoveries Camp:?Programs include behind-the-scenes activities in New England Aquarium galleries, excursions to Boston Harbor Islands, daily trips to north and south shore habitats, and an overnight experience. 617-973-0253,?www.cityofboston.gov/environment/harbordiscoveries.asp

Summer with RJ Day Camp:?This summer day camp for children ages 6-12 includes academic enrichment activities, dance & theater, swimming, field trips, and more. $135/week for members, $185/week for non-members. Vouchers accepted. Breakfast and lunch included. Runs Jul 1-Aug 23, 9am-5pm, extended day 8am-6pm. Salvation Army Kroc Center. Marisol Ayala, 617-318-6965,www.use.salvationarmy.org/USE/www_use_BostonKrocCenter.nsf

PAL Summer Enrichment Program:?This FREE day camp provides youth ages 6-13 with activities such as swimming, day trips, sports, and more. Runs Jul 1-Aug 31, 9am-5pm daily.? East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts, 7-11 River St, Mattapan.www.facebook.com/pshihan?ref=ts&fref=ts

Camp Harbor View:?Camp Harbor View provides a healthy and fun outdoor experience for middle school students, with hiking, arts and crafts, sports programs and swimming. Two 4-week sessions for Boston youth ages 11-14.? Cost: $5 fee per session and includes transportation.?www.campharborviewfoundation.org

Camp Joy:?For Boston residents ages 3-22 with disabilities. This 4-week summer camp provides structured, daily opportunities for participants to make new friends, have fun, learn and grow! Camp dates are Jul 15-Aug 9. 617-635-4920 x2402,www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

History Day Camp at the Shirley-Eustis House:?History is everywhere!? Hands-on learning and fun making various crafts, foods, and meeting new friends.? Session I: Jul 15-19, Session 2: Jul 22-26, Session 3: Aug 5-9.? Cost: $50/week.? 617-442-2275,www.shirleyeustishouse.org.

Camp IF:?High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply now for a FREE 5-day retreat in Aug!? The retreat brings teens from all religions to participate in bridge building workshops. Participants will learn to foster a positive social change in their community. Kellen Pilsbury, 617-406-6345,?[email?protected]

Youth Tutoring Youth Program (YTY):?This is a FREE summer program for ages 8-12 from South Boston and Dorchester. Students participate in daily enrichment activities, weekly field trips and more. Runs Mon-Thurs, Jul 8-Aug 15. Rolling admissions. Catholic Charities Laboure Center. 617-464-8575,?www.ccab.org/youthtutor.html

Algebra Plus Summer Academy:?A 5 week?s mathematics summer program designed to help students strengthen math skills and create a plan for pursing a college career.? Students in grades 6-9 can apply! Cost: $675, significant financial aid available. 617-373-5934,?[email?protected]

MIT Science of Baseball Program:?This FREE 4-week summer program teaches physics, geometry, and statistics to current 7th and 8th grade boys through a curriculum about baseball. Students must attend a public school in Boston or Cambridge. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 617-253-8052,?http://mit.edu/msbp

MIT CORE Program:?This FREE two-week summer program increases the quantitative reasoning skills of rising 8th-10th graders from public high schools in Boston and Cambridge. Students will develop confidence in their math skills to prepare them for the upcoming school year. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.?http://mit.edu/core-program

Summer 2013 Earn-A-Bike:?Bikes Not Bombs will run Earn-A-Bike sessions this summer. Space available for Session 2: Jul 25 ? Aug 10, Mon ? Fri, 2-6pm. Elijah, 617-522-0222 x101,?[email?protected],?http://bikesnotbombs.org

Summer Pre-College Program:?The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University offers a summer pre-college program with over 70 visual art and design courses. Students can earn 1 college credit after completing 7-session courses. Courses run Jul 8- Aug 2. Limited scholarship funding is available. 617-585-6724,www.lesley.edu/aib/curriculum/precollege.html

Teen Studio Art Intensives:?The MFA offers weekly studio art intensives by experienced educators and professional artists for youth ages 12-18. Intensives include lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, fashion drawing, and more. Summer session: Jun 25-Aug 13. Cost: $210-275. Limited scholarships available.www.mfa.org/programs/studio-art-classes

SummerARTS:?Enjoy 4 weeks of summer classes in singing, music, and instruments, as well as visual art, movement and dance, and creative dramatics.? Ages 4-14, limited financial aid available. Community Music Center of Boston, 34 Warren Ave, South End. 617-482-7494,?www.cmcb.org

SummerMUSIC:?A unique four-week summer program offering individual attention, group instruction, and multiple opportunities for developing skills and self-expression to those entering? grades 5-7. Quincy Elementary School. Financial aid available. 617-482-7494,?www.cmcb.org

ParkARTS:?Boston Parks and Recreation offers activities and events for residents and visitors of all ages. From Wednesday night concerts on City Hall Plaza to neighborhood crafts workshops, the Frog Pond wading pool to Puppet Shows, there is something for everyone!?www.cityofboston.gov/parks

BAC Summer Academy:?Boston Architectural College?s Summer Academy is a 4-week design exploration program that includes hands-on experience working in the BAC design studios. Explore the processes of architecture and design.? Jul 1-26. Tuition is $1800, including all materials and supplies. 617-585-0101,?www.the-bac.edu/summer

Get Summer at the YMCA:?Teens ages 13-17 or up to 19 in high school can enjoy FREE summer memberships at the YMCA from Jun 29-Sep 7. Members have access to sports & fitness programs, leadership & volunteer opportunities, and academic support. Visit your local Y to sign up.?www.ymcaboston.org/teens

Franklin Park Tennis Assoc. Summer Camp:?Youth ages 6-16 can join this camp for tennis, fitness and fun! Cost: $125/week, 9am-4pm, and extended day rate 9am-6pm, $165/week.? Weekly camps start Jul 1-Aug 30 at DCR?s Melnea A. Cass Complex, Roxbury. 617-427-8900,?www.franklinparktennis.org.

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SUMMER JOBS & VOLUNTEERING

Girls Leadership Corps:?An opportunity for girls ages 13-15 interested in mentoring and community development. Work alongside organizations like Big Sister and Girls? LEAP to create an engaging but fun summer for kids all around! Register NOW. Deadline: Jun 15. Erika Butler, 617-635-4920

Girls? LEAP Summer Mentors:?The teen mentor summer program at Girls? LEAP for ages 14-18 combines assistant teaching in self-defense programs, attending social-justice meetings, creating a personalized multi-media presentation and engaging in professional development and leadership skill-building workshops. Pay: $8/hour for about 22 hours/week. Apply: 617-514-4285,?[email?protected]

SUPERTeens Program:?This pre-employment program provides 13 and 14 year olds with the opportunity to attend weekly leadership workshops, work in a BCYF Community Center, and go on field trips. Donna Reeves Jackson, 617-635-4920 x2209,www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Stop & Shop Job Opportunities:?Boston Career link will schedule a date and time for those interested to come to the Career Center to complete the Stop & Shop application. Must be between the ages of 17-24. Contact 617-541-1476,[email?protected]<mailto:[email?protected]

Youth Community Development Program:?8th graders can apply to be a paid youth leadership team member. Develop leadership skills, become community educators, and prepare for college and career success. 364 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA. Anny, 617-318-6653,?www.hydesquare.org

Snap Shot Teen Photography Program:?Led by a professional photographer, the program includes visits to art galleries and museums, and gives teens the opportunity to serve as ?staff photographers? for City events. Participants are PAID and attend a workshop every Friday. Donna Reeves Jackson, 617-635-4920 x2209,www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Teens in Print:?Ever dreamed of seeing your name in print? Use the power of the press to cover topics important to teenagers and visit great venues like Fenway Park in both paid and unpaid summer positions. Apply:?www.bostontip.com. Ric Kahn, 617-541-2651,[email?protected]

Teen Resume Guide:?Whether you have had lots of jobs or are getting ready for your first volunteer experience, this resume guide has tips for you. Start off your job or volunteer hunt on the right foot!www.cityofboston.gov/youthzone/JobsInternshipsAndVolunteering

Boston PIC:?If you attend a BPS High School, connect with your Private Industry Council (PIC) Career Specialist who can help you with your resume, job interview skills, and job search. 617-524-5224,?www.BostonPIC.org

New England Aquarium Volunteer Opportunity:?Join Live Blue Ambassadors for one or many events. For teens ages 13+.? This program helps with habitat clean-ups while doing citizen science out in the field. A great way to earn your school community service hours and get started at The Aquarium. Sign up:?www.neaq.org/lba.

ICA Teen Art Council:?The Institute of Contemporary Art is looking for youth ages 14-17 to serve as members of the Teen Art Council during the 2013-2014 school year. There is currently one vacant position for the upcoming school year. Apply NOW by downloading an application:?www.icateens.org/teen-arts-council.

Volunteer at the Greenway:?Get involved and help the Conservancy keep the parks looking beautiful. Sign up to volunteer with our Horticultural crew in the parks or become a park docent helping visitors find their way. Horticulture projects take place on Wednesdays, 9am-noon. Register:?[email?protected]. For more opportunitieswww.rosekennedygreenway.org

DollarWise Summer Youth Jobs Contest:?Youth with summer employment can complete a 5 question survey and be registered to win great prizes! Survey takes place after Jun 1. Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into a weekly raffle! Prizes include iPads, kindles, and iPod shuffles!?www.bedollarwise.org

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FEATURED PROGRAMS

New England Aquarium Science Career Workshops:? Join Aquarium staff on the second Wed. night of each month to learn about getting started in marine science-related careers. Career pathways are 2-hour workshops that introduce middle and high school students to professionals working in marine science. Cost: Free. Pre-registration required at:www.neaq.org/education_and_activities

Tutoring Month at 826Boston:?826Boston offers after-school tutoring for kids until Jun 1. Both you and your tutor will receive a bag of 826Boston goodies when you come in, so please RSVP. 617-442-5400,?http://826boston.org

Teen Photography:?The Eliot school of Fine & Applied Arts is holding Teen Photography classes for youth ages 14-17. All levels welcome. Fridays, 4-6pm. Runs until Jun 7.? Cost: $190.??www.eliotschool.org/classes/teen-photography-age-14-17

Violence Prevention Forum:?Check out ?Empowering our Youth!?, an educational forum for all ages that will feature a play and workshops by Beantown Society, ASWR, and Cacique Youth Learning Center. Jun 8, 11:30am-6pm. Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, 85 West Newton St. 617-424-7890 x3.

BCYF Lifeguard Intern Institute:?This FREE training program will provide pool skills and classroom instruction to qualify for Lifeguard Certification for youth ages 16+. For locations and to register: 617-635-5195.?www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

East Boston Task Force Teen Nights:?The East Boston YMCA hosts a FREE Teen Night with a different program every weekend for youth between the ages of 13-18. Youth are also able to come and use the Health and Wellness Facility for FREE. Application required. Joey,?[email?protected], Carlos,?[email?protected]

Mayor Menino?s Coffee Hours:?Residents of Boston have the chance to enjoy free informational Coffee Hours in various neighborhood parks throughout the city with the Mayor while discussing needs in their neighborhoods. The annual series, sponsored by Dunkin? Donuts, will take place until Jun 3. All participants will enjoy coffee and healthy breakfast treats provided by Dunkin? Donuts.?www.cityofboston.gov/parks

Read Your Way to Fenway:?Starting Jun 10, youth ages 5-17 are invited to enter to win 3 tickets to the Boston Red Sox game against the New York Yankees on Aug 17. Read three books, write a brief essay about your favorite, and return your completed entry form to your branch library by 5pm on Jul 26. Also, take part in one of the many kick-off events held at BPL libraries. Events range from movie screenings to cook-outs to Red Sox giveaways. Visit your local library branch for more details.?www.bpl.org/summer

Free Ferry Day:?Enjoy a free boat ride to George?s or Spectacle Island where you can enjoy a picnic or relax. Ferries will be running on a special schedule. Due to high demand, all tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis and have a specific return time. Ticket kiosk opens at 8am. Groups are limited to five. No advance reservations. Jun 18, 9am-5:30pm. 617-223-8666,?http://bostonharborislands.org

Ghosts of Jupiter Music Experience Premiere:?Visit the Museum of Science to experience a rock-and-roll journey through space and time. This Boston-based rock band will be putting on awe-inspiring shows in the Planetarium on Fridays and Saturdays. May 17-Jun 8. Cost: $10. Tickets and show times:?http://ghostsofjupiter.com/MOS

ParkARTs Watercolor Painting Workshops:?Check out these FREE hands-on watercolor workshops by experienced Boston Area Artists and create your own green space inspired masterpieces. For all ages and materials are provided. Sat & Sun in Jun at Boston Public Garden or Kelleher Rose Garden, 12-2pm. Lauren Patrick, 617-635-4505.

Boston Children?s Museum:?Boston Children?s museum is offering free admission all month long to medical personnel and first responders who show a photo ID and proof of employment.?http://bit.ly/14dlwCX

Teen Week Boston:?Join hundreds of teens in Teen Week, a week the City of Boston devoted to teens!? Businesses will open their doors to teens for activities and events. You don?t want to miss this! Jun 28? Jul 7 will be TEEN WEEK!?www.teenweekusa.com

Sociedad Latina Viva!:?Every Tuesday in Jul and Aug, Sociedad Latina will host Viva!, an outdoor community event in Sheehy Park. The event features fitness workshops in yoga, karate, and dance, relay races and scavenger hunts, live music from Sociedad Latina Music Clubhouse ensembles and professional groups, and booths packed with health information and updates on our organizing campaigns.?www.sociedadlatina.org.

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BOATING & SAILING

Community Boating Junior Program:?Gain skills in kayaking, sailing, or windsurfing on the Charles River this summer! This is an open drop-in program, so there is no sign-in/sign-out system for the program itself. Ages 10-18. Must be able to swim 75 yards. Must only pay for membership. 617-523-1038,?www.community-boating.org

Brighton Community Rowing:?The Department of Conservation and Recreation offers instruction for beginners, recreational and competitive rowers through October. Special programs for physically challenged and visually impaired people. Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Rd. 617-779-8267,?www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/sailing.htm

Harry McDonough Sailing Program:?The Harry McDonough Sailing Program is open from May until early October. Castle Island, Day Blvd, South Boston. Special programs for visually impaired people. 617-268-8556,?www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/sailing.htm

Boating is FUN Camp:?Summer Boating Camp for kids ages 10-15 at UMass Boston. No experience needed. Each camp runs for a week, every day from Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. 617-299-3392,?www.boatingcamp.com

Piers Park Sailing:?Piers Park Sailing Center offers FREE sailing programs for youth throughout the summer. Piers Park is located in East Boston near the Maverick T stop on the Blue Line. Register now at?http://piersparksailing.org/youth-development-2.

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HEALTH & SPORTS

Football for You Clinic:?Sign up today for the FREE non-contact football clinic. For boys and girls ages 10-14. Sponsored by BCYF and the Patriots Alumni Club and Charitable Foundation. Jun 8, 8:30am-12pm. BCYF Recreation Center at Madison Park football field in Roxbury. Registration required: 617-635-5206 x104,?[email?protected].

Hyde Square Task Force Community Run/Walk Group:?A FREE fitness group open to anyone who is interested in getting in shape or training for a race. Members can come every week or whenever they can. Friends and family are welcome. Tuesdays, 5-6pm and Thursdays, 6-7pm until June 8th. Info session: 375 Centre St, Jamaica Plain. Alexis Agrinsoni, 617-524-8303 x358,?www.hydesquare.org

Community Yoga Classes:?All ages can participate in FREE yoga classes. Through-Jun 15, 9:45-10:45am. The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 1452 Dorchester Ave, 3rd floor. Register: Deborah Levans,?[email?protected], 617-667-5658.

Track & Field Team:?Youth Enrichment Services is a program for youth ages 4 through middle school interested in a developmental track and field program. Program runs from Jun-Aug. Register:?www.yeskids.org/programs/yes/outdoor_adventure

Tennis in the Parks 2013:?FREE drop-in lessons for kids and adults. Starts Jun 1 at Franklin Park Shattuck Grove Courts Franklin Park ? Shattuck Grove Courts? for schedules and locations:?www.franklinparktennis.org, 617-427-8900.

Tenacity Summer Tennis and Reading Program:?Tenacity, a FREE literature and fitness program, provides participants the chance to improve their tennis and reading skills. Register for a minimum of 2 weeks and maximum of 6 weeks. Boston residents ages 6-16. Jul 9-Aug 17, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm for ages 6-10 and & 1-4pm for ages 11-16. Equipment provided. Locations and dates,?http://tenacity.org/Summer_Overview.php

Boston Neighborhood Basketball League:?BNBL is currently accepting registrations for individuals and teams to compete in the 44th annual summer season. Registration forms can be picked up at any BCYF community center, or downloaded online. Ages 11-18. Registration deadline Jun 21. Program runs from Jul 8-Aug23, Mon-Fri 5-9pm. 617-635-5206?www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Boston Neighborhood Basketball Pee Wee League:?BNBL is currently accepting applications for the Pee Wee League. Program will run from Jul 8-Aug 10. Ages 6-11. Woodley, 617-635-5206 x103,?www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF

Boston Neighborhood Soccer League:?BNSL is a six-week 7 v 7 soccer league. Divisions include U12 Boys & Girls, U14 Boys & Girls, High School Boys & Girls. Jul 8- Aug 16. Millenium Park, West Roxbury. 617-635-5206 x102,[email?protected].

ASA Hoops:?A Step Ahead Hoops is hosting its annual summer camp at numerous locations throughout Boston. ASA Hoops will not only teach the fundamentals of basketball, but will challenge all to compete on a daily basis. Boys & girls ages 9-17. Jul 8-Aug29. 617-744-0406 or?www.asahoops.com/camps/9.

Summer SCORES:?America SCORES Boston?s Summer SCORES program will enliven and enrich your child?s summer break with soccer and classroom activities. Open to Boston children entering grades 5-8. Space is limited. Cost: $10. Weekdays, Jul 8-Aug 2, 1-5pm. Cleveland Community Center, Dorchester. Dwayne, 617-553-4699,http://www.americascoresboston.org/summer-programs-summer-scores.html

Bike Friday:?On one Friday a month throughout the summer, Boston Bikes hosts a party at City Hall for the city?s cyclists. Join a bike commuter convoy, follow a fixed route to City Hall, and enjoy a free breakfast and coffee. Plus, learn the best routes and tips for city riding and bicycle commuting. Jun 28, Jul 26, and Aug 30, 6:45-9am.www.bikefridays.org

40-mile Bike-A-Thon:?This year?s Bike-a-Thon will have a new 40-mile route, which heads straight out west to the Farm Pond area in Dover and Sherborn. You can volunteer at this event by biking along the route to help riders, setting up tents and banners, supervising festival activities. Jun 2 at 8am, rain date: Jun 23.? Register online:https://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-a-thon

Healthworks Youth Fitness:?Children can learn yoga, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and more.? Ages 5-12. 450 Washington St, Codman Sq. Kelsea Gusk, 617-825-2800 or[email?protected].

Health & Fitness Expo:?A free event for the whole family! Health and wellness activities including: free health screenings; fitness assessments; interactive fitness games, health activities and demonstrations; opportunities to talk with some of Boston?s best medical professionals and more! Hynes Convention Center, Jun 22-23, 10am-5pm.www.bostonhealthexpo.com

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WALKS & RACES

American Cancer Society?s Relay for Life of Boston:?The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event. Join a team that will take turns walking or running for 24 hours to signify the ongoing battle against cancer. James Sartori Memorial Stadium, East Boston. Jun 14, 6pm. For registration:?www.relay.acsevents.org

AIDS Walk/5K Boston:?Help the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts to prevent HIV infections, support those who have been affected and tackle the root causes of the disease. The 6.2 mile walk and 5K will begin and end at the Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplande with a route that takes you through Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge. Jun 2, 7:30am-1:30pm.?www.aidswalkboston.org

NSTAR?s Walk for Children?s Hospital Boston:?Take a 2 or 7 mile walk to Keep Kids Healthy!? Jun 9. DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade. The 7-mile walk, 11am, 2-mile walk, 12pm. Register or volunteer,?www.childrenshospital.org

Hyde Square Task Force Multi-Day 5K Run/Walk:?Join the Hyde Square Task Force for its multi-day community 5K run/walk. You choose the date that you?d like to run, with all runs through Jamaica Plain led by Hyde Square Task Force youth. All ages welcome. Jun 5-Jun 9. Sign up today at?www.racemenu.com/hstf5k.

3 Mile Run & Let?s Move Outside Family Fun Run:?Bring the family to Spectacle Island for a full day of fun physical activities. Pre-registration is required and there is a fee for participating. Jun 8, 9:30am-2pm. Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor. Rebecca Smerling,[email?protected], 617-223-8108.?www.bostonharborislands.org

New Balance Heart Break Hill 5K Run & Walk:?5K run/walk for participants of all ages and benefits the Franciscan Hospital for Children. Boston College?s Alumni Stadium Gate E in Chestnut Hill. Jun 15: registration begins at 7am, 5K at 9am, kids ?Fun Run? at 10am. Marisa, 617-779-1414.

Boston NF Walk:?Join us for a fun-filled day with friends, family, and food, to help raise funds to find treatments and a cure to end neurofibromatosis (NF). All funds will benefit the Children?s Tumor Foundation. Jun 15, 9am. Carson Beach DCR Mother?s Rest Area of Carson Beach Day Blvd Boston.?www.nfwalk.org.

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge:?This 3.5 mile run for young adults (ages 20+) promotes corporate fitness and wellness as well as green initiatives.? Proceeds will benefit City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program and The Emerald Necklace Conservancy. Jun 20, 7:15pm-11:55pm, Boston Common.?www.jpmorganchasecc.com.

Beacon Hill Art Walk:?The residents of Beacon Hill are opening up their private gardens, patios, and courtyards and allow artists to display and sell their artwork at a wide range of prices. Starting places are 135-1/2 Charles Street and the corner of Cambridge Street & West Cedar Street. Jun 2, 12-6pm.?www.beaconhillartwalk.org.

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FOR GIRLS ONLY

Funday at the Fieldhouse:?Little Sisters is offering FREE workshops to middle and high school girls on sports, nutrition, and more. There will also be double-dutch, step, and refreshments. Jun 1, 12-4pm. Melena Cass Recreation Center. Register:?[email?protected].

Girls Outdoor Adventure Leaders (GOAL) Program:?This is a year-round program for girls ages 11-14 with opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore individual sports, improve self-esteem, set and achieve goals, and challenge gender stereotypes. The GOAL program meets once a week during the school year and three times per week during the summer session. 617-267-5877 x10,www.yeskids.org/programs/Yes_Academy

Girl Scout Camp:?Camp programs for girls ages 6-17 are offered all over eastern MA. Financial assistance is available. Day Camp transportation is also available. 617-350-8335,?www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs

Young Women?s Group:?Offering retreats, field trips, discussions about self-esteem, teen pregnancy, and more. Bird St. Community Center, Dorchester. Alicia, 617-282-6110,?[email?protected]

Dream Big! Leadership Conference:?This conference will provide opportunities for girls grades 6-12 to meet on a college campus, interact with accomplished women, and learn about the range of educational, career, and athletic opportunities that are available to them in today?s society. Girls will hear from women who have participated in physical activity and gone on to become engineers, doctors, athletes, scientists, musicians, and more. Participation is FREE and space is limited. Jun 6, 8:30am-3:30pm. UMass Boston Campus Center. Register at:?www.dream-big.org/leadership-conf

Center for Young Women?s Health:?Come visit the Children?s Hospital League?s Resource Center. The Center has information on tons of health topics and was created for teen girls who want to learn more about safety, eating disorders, nutrition and much more. 617-355-2994,?www.youngwomenshealth.org

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APPLY NOW

World We Want Foundation Grants:?The World We Want Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 to youth ages 13-25 who want to make a difference through a range of social action projects. Deadline: rolling.http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=418800002

DBOT Scholarships Essay Contest:?Dorchester students are invited to write a 300-500 word essay on ?Peace in Our Community.? One winner will be chosen from each of these age groups: Grades 5-8, 9-12, and college. Deadline: Jun 1. 617-398-DBOT,www.dorchesterboardoftradema.com/wordpress/scholarship-eligibility

Friends of the Dudley Branch Library Memorial Scholarship:?FODBL is offering two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are residents of the Roxbury Community (zip codes 02119, 02120, and 02121). Applicants must be attending college in the fall. Deadline: Jun 1. For an application: Diane Davis, 617-427-3498,[email?protected]

Alrays Scholarship:?This $5,000 scholarship is for students who have graduated high school, left college before finishing and have returned to school recently. Deadline: Jun 15 and Oct 15.?www.alray.org

All Saints Choir Recruiting:?The All Saints Choir is recruiting boys ages 8-13 from the Boston Area to join More Info:?www.allsaints.net/choir.htm

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FAMILY FUN

Swan Boats of Boston:?One of the city?s most enjoyable traditions, the Swan Boats of Boston are officially open for another season! Enjoy a 15-minute ride around the Public Garden Lagoon. Open every day, weather permitting. 10am-4pm. Boston Public Garden Lagoon. Adults: $3, Children ages 2-15: $1.50, Seniors: $2.?www.swanboats.com

BPL Concerts in the Courtyard:?The courtyard will host free music concerts that range from jazz to classical and from folk to funk. Jun 7-Aug 30, 12:30 pm. Central Library in Copley Square.?www.bpl.org

Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series:?Bring your picnic basket, blankets, and friends to the Friends of Titus Spark Park summer concerts! Performances are every Wed. starting Jun 5-Sep 5, 6:30pm.??http://www.titussparrowpark.org/concerts.php

Summer Fun at the Pond:?Don?t miss the ParkARTs Frog Pond opening!? FREE event for all ages. Mayor Menino will conduct the opening ceremony of the Frog Pond on Jun 29, 11am-2pm.

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl:?The 31st annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by FedEx will be held Jun 4-6, 12-8pm on Boston City Hall Plaza. The event will serve up ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet from ten of the nation?s leading ice cream companies. Adults (ages 10+) $10, Ages 3-9 $5, children under 3 free.www.jimmyfund.org/eve/event/scooper-bowl/default.html

Frog Pond Wading Pool Opening:?Join Frog Pond Freddie and kick-off the summer at the 7th annual Wading Pool Grand Opening! Thurs. Jun 29, 11am-1pm.www.bostonfrogpond.com

NEAQ World Oceans Day Celebration:?Join the New England Aquarium to experience a full line-up of outdoor Oceans Day activities, including submersible robots, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, and plenty to learn about ocean animals and habitats. FREE. Jun 9, 11am-3pm.?www.neaq.org

Frog Pond Carousel on the Common:?The carousel is now open at Frog Pond! Open Sun-Thurs, 10am-6pm and Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm. The 20 seat carousel features horses, animals, a frog, and a teacup. 617-635-2120,?www.bostonfrogpond.com

Summer Evening Yoga at the Frog Pond:?Join us on the lawn adjacent to the carousel for FREE outdoor yoga classes at the Frog Pond. Drop-in only, no advanced registration required. All levels of experience are welcome. A limited number of mats and blocks will be available; recommended you bring your own. Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm, Jun 4-Aug 27.www.bostonfrogpond.com

Roslindale Village Farmers? Market Opening Day Celebration:?Fresh and healthy food in your neighborhood! This market is a part of the Boston Bounty Bucks program, offering SNAP/EBT recipients double benefits, up to $10 per week. Purchase local fruits, vegetables, and other market products each Sat starting Jun 1-Nov 13, 9am-1:30pm. Adams Park, Roslindale.?www.roslindale.net/farmersmarket

MFA?S annual Juneteenth Celebration:?Join us for FREE tours and activities commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States! For all ages and families. Jun 19, 4pm. For more information visit?www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/juneteenth-celebration

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FESTIVALS & PARADES

Teens Walk Pride Parade:?BPL Teen Council is sponsoring the Boston Pride Parade, a FREE event for teens ages 13-18. Meet in Teen Room, Central Library, Copley Square at 11 am, parade starts at noon. Jun 8, 11am-3pm.www.bpl.org.

Pride Block Party (Back Bay Edition):?One of two block party celebrations that Boston Pride hosts during Pride Week!? A second block party, with family-focused activities as well as entertainment, will take place simultaneously in Jamaica Plain.? A signature event of Pride Week, the Back Bay Block Party will feature entertainment, food and beverages! St. James Ave., Boston. Jun 9, 12 ? 8pm.?www.bostonpride.org/backbay

Pride Block Party (JP Edition):?Join us for fun and community in Jamaica Plain! Family-friendly fun includes face painting, side walk art, and music that will have kids big and small dancing! 12-3pm, Jun 9, Perkins St., Jamaica Plain.www.bostonpride.org/jp

Annual Dragon Boat Festival:?Enjoy boat races on the Charles River as well as a celebration of culture. Races will be held Jun 8, 8-1pm at the MTI Pierce Boathouse. Final races will be on Jun 9, 9-5pm along the Charles near the Harvard Boathouse. Festival will run 12-5pm.?www.bostondragonboat.org

Dorchester Day Parade:?Celebrate Dorchester with family and friends! Jun 2, 1pm. 617-635-3911,?http://dotdayparade.com

Bunker Hill Day Parade:?Come celebrate Bunker Hill Day and commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. Jun 16 at 12:30pm along Bunker Hill St, Charlestown. 617-242-2724,www.townieassociation.com

Portuguese Flag Raising Ceremony:?Participate in the flag ceremony honoring Boston?s Portuguese residents on Jun 9, 11am on the Cambridge St. side of Boston City Hall Plaza. 617-775-9161

Roslindale Youth Arts Festival:?Come enjoy the Roslindale Arts Festival! Hosted by BCYF Roslindale Community Center. 10am-1pm at the Roslindale Community Center. Jun 1. 617-524-3313,?[email?protected].

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

ReadBoston Storymobile Program:?The ReadBoston Storymobile program is a six-week summer program that will run weekdays from Jul 8-Aug 16. Each week, a professional storyteller will visit host sites, and all children in attendance will receive a new, high-quality book to keep. 617-918-5289,www.readboston.org

Art Classes:?The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts offers art classes for children ages 2-6. They have small woodworking classes for 4-6 year olds, where kids learn how to use simple tools and visual art classes for 2-4 year olds to develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Prices vary depending on the class. Register online. 617-524-3313,?www.eliotschool.org

Kindergarten Readiness Nights at the Children?s Museum:?Kindergarten Readiness Nights feature hands-on activities that encourage children to use skills they will need in kindergarten. Admission $1 per person. First Friday of every month, 6-8:30pm.? Boston Children?s Museum, 308 Congress St. 617-426-6500,?www.bostonkids.org

Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn Playgroups:?Boston children ages 1-3 can sign up to attend free parent-child playgroups during the school year. All caregivers are welcome to help in building a community of supportive peers, fostering nurturing behaviors, and helping children learn skills for success in school. Rosa, 617-635-9288,www.countdowntokindergarten.org/playtolearn.html

Talk Read Play:?Boston?s children thrive when they talk, read, and play! Find programs for younger children! Also, check out valuable resources and be the first to hear about awesome events.?www.talkreadplay.org

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COLLEGE PLANNING

Bottom Line:?Bottom Line helps students get in to college, graduate, and go far in life. To be eligible for Bottom Line?s FREE one-on-one, year-long college application and financial aid advising services, you must be a Boston resident and have at least a 2.5 GPA. If you are a high school junior in the class of 2014, learn about eligibility requirements and apply:?http://bottomline.org/for-students/student-application.aspx.

Career Days at Bunker Hill CC:?Take FREE college classes this summer! Course titles include: Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Game Design and MORE. For students entering grades 11, 12 and graduating seniors. Two weeks beginning Jul 8.www.bhcc.mass.edu/summercareerdays

Upward Bound:?Get ready for college with Upward bound and Upward Bound Math/Science programs offered in the summer at four universities in Boston. For students in grades 9 & 10. Take classes to prepare for the SAT and MCAS or focus on math and science skills. Students can receive a stipend. Deadline: Varies by program. Contact Roxbury Community College, Suffolk University, UMass Boston, or Wheelock College for more information.

Let?s Get Ready:?This FREE SAT prep program is open to juniors and seniors who have qualifying financial need. Apply now for summer program. Program partners with area colleges for 9 weeks and meets 3 hours, twice a week.? 617-345-0085,www.letsgetready.org

College Preparation & Financial Aid Counseling:?Weekly programs are designed to help teens explore college options, learn about college life, and prepare for the experience.? Enjoy college tours, SAT prep, help with college apps, and financial aid assistance.?http://westendhouse.org/education.html

Boston Scholarship Guide:?The Mayor?s Youthline is currently in the process of updating all local, college, and national scholarships. Please see our updated scholarships here:www.cityofboston.gov/youthzone/collegeguide/scholarships.asp. For a complete, not updated list:?www.BostonScholarshipGuide.com

JobNet Federal Employment Workshop:?Come listen to Michael Falasca, Veterans Employment Representative, present a workshop on how to be a qualified applicant for a federal job. JobNet Career Center, 210 South Street, Boston. Jun 14, 11am-3pm. Registration required: 617-338-0809.

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YOUTH WORKERS

Outdoor Leadership Training:?This training will prepare you to lead groups of youth on trips that are fun, educational, safety-minded, and organized. Take the Outdoor Leadership Training with the Youth Opportunities Program to learn outdoor and leadership skills, gain FREE gear and become part of a network of people interested in getting kids outside. Cost varies, scholarships are available. Jamie Aspenson, 617-391-6637,?[email?protected]

City on a Hill (CoaH) tutor:?CoahCORPs members will help inner city students succeed in their education by mentoring, tutoring, and facilitating extracurricular activities. CoaH provides the opportunity for tutors to progress into the Fellowship program, helping them earn MA teacher licensure. CoaHCORPS is a paid year of service with a stipend as well as health and dental benefits. Must be a college graduate, 17+ years old, US citizen More Info: 617-445-1515 x106 or?[email?protected]

BE SAFE 201 Training:?This training allows youth workers to learn about interconnected issues such as sexual health and mental health. Mon, Jun 3 & 10. 9:30am-2pm. Health Resources in Action, 95 Berkeley St, 1st floor, conference room B. Register:www.youthworkcentral.org. 617-279-2240

Caring for Children with Diabetes:?This class is designed for caregivers of children with diabetes of all ages, with a focus on the particular needs of early childhood. Participants learn to list the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of childhood diabetes, identify ways to normalize diabetes in the setting of childhood, and more. Price: $30 per person. Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston. Jun 12, 6:30-8:30pm. Mary Foley, 617-309-4530,?www.joslin.org/phs/caregivers_classes.html

Free Aquarium Tickets for Community-Based Organizations:? If your CBO would like to visit the aquarium, please visit the Community Programs atwww.neaq.org/community?and complete the visit request form. Summer booking fills up fast. 617-973-0281

Update Your Programs on BOSTONavigator:?Make sure youth, parents, guidance counselors, and youth workers can find your summer program on BOSTONavigator by keeping your information updated. This also allows for more accurate search results throughout the website.?www.bostonavigator.org

Do You Want to Add Information to the Boston Youth Zone Newsletter?:?If you would like to add information about your program, please email[email?protected]?by the 23rd of each month. Please include details about the program, cost, location, and who someone should contact for more information.

Source: http://www.fenwaynews.org/community/boston-youth-june-2013/

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Arrested Development, Season 4

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In?Slate?s?Arrested Development?TV Club, two fans will IM about each episode of Season 4 once they finish watching it. Today, Brow Beat assistant Aisha Harris and Slate intern Byron Boneparth recap Episode 6, "Double Crossers."

Byron Boneparth: Is that a gal I see? No, it?s just a fallacy!

Aisha Harris: Where is that from?

Boneparth: It?s from nothing.

Harris: Oh.?While I wasn't too crazy about "Double Crossers" the first time I watched it, I enjoyed it much more when viewing it for a second time. And I think that this episode is an improvement over George Sr.'s first themed episode. What about you?

Boneparth:?I agree. Unfortunately, though, I think that the George Sr. storyline is one of the weaker parts of the new season, and it doesn't help that a) it's in the very beginning of the season when relatively few of the other characters are making full-fledged appearances and b) most of the full story is still patchy and mysterious. And I can't help but to assume that it would have been at least a bit more enjoyable had five or 10 minutes been snipped away here or there.

But John Slattery's Dr. Norman character, the disgraced anesthesiologist, is one of the highlights of the George Sr. episodes. (To say nothing of George Sr.'s mysterious hormonal ailment, which is rife with comic possibilities.)

Harris:?Yes! Dr. Norman's ineptness reminds me of the Literal Doctor from the original run, especially at the end when he tells George his testosterone levels are "off the charts. Below the charts. Under the charts. I don't know how to say that."

And yes, George Sr.'s storyline (as well as Lindsay's) is for me, the weakest. While I like that this time around we actually see the strings being pulled by Lucille as she tells George and, unknowingly, Oscar, what to do and how to go about doing it while she's on house arrest, I just didn't find the mistaken identity gag nearly as funny as I did during Seasons 1-3.

Boneparth: Somehow Oscar is a lot funnier with shoulder-length hair.

Harris:??A few other continuous running gags/Easter Eggs I noticed: When Lucille is on the phone with George, trying to entice him to come visit her for another romp, one of the things written on the mirror is "Clambake in room 52b." That was a joke at one point in the original run, right? Or am I making that up?

Boneparth:?I'm not sure it rings a bell, actually. That's one of the things about the new season, though. It's so hard to keep track of all the running jokes, sometimes you think that everything's a running joke.

Harris: Makes sense?I found it funny, nonetheless.

Boneparth: I sort of almost assumed that "Cinco de Quatro" was a joke from the show's original run at one point.

Harris:?I'm still not sure what to make of Cinco de Quatro. I don't recall ever hearing about it before. The only thing I can think of is that it's a continuation of the Bluths? complete inability and/or willingness to understand Spanish?like that whole "hermano" subplot with Gob's girlfriend Marta in Season 1. Here, they all think they're saying the fourth of May, when really they're saying the fifth of fourth.

Boneparth:?Yes, I think that's probably the big joke. Also, notice that George Sr. needs Dr. Norman to write him a prescription for Mexican nudie magazines. Presumably he doesn't know how to ask for them himself.

Harris:?One running joke I certainly remember regarding the horrifying references to Lucille's nether regions: In one episode of the original run, Lucille mentions a "musty old claptrap," which is supposed to also imply Lucille's own ... musty old claptrap. Here, we get an equally funny line when Oscar has to correct himself to mean that he was quite literally talking about the "sweaty old hot box" at the compound in the desert. Not Lucille's ... sweaty old hot box.

Boneparth: It was also somewhat of a relief to have a Gob-heavy episode in what had so far been a relatively Gob-free season. What would this series be after all without everybody's favorite gentleman honey farmer? And if you were listening closely, during George Sr.'s phone call with Herbert Love, they were playing a real Herman Cain campaign song in the background, which was a nice touch.

Harris: Right?let's talk a bit about Terry Crews' character, Herbert Love. I'm a fan of Crews, and it's nice to see him here, especially as a charismatic Republican spouting a "High-Low" plan that sounds not unlike Cain's 9-9-9 plan.

Boneparth:?Yes, as does his "flip flap flop" plan when George Sr. wants him to change his position on the wall.

Harris: His sound bites are great, and Crews completely throws himself into the role, so much so that, like Cain, you?re astounded by how he actually believes what is coming out of his mouth. (Love's a self-proclaimed fan of "redheads and greenbacks.")

Boneparth:?I thought his character was great and he was a really seamless addition to the main cast. And that's another thing that I think the new season is doing really well?creating plenty of opportunities for old characters reappearing but still leaving room for new characters like Love and Dr. Norman.

Harris: I think it's more hit-or-miss.

Boneparth:?The good news I think?and I speak as somebody who quasi-binged and watched the whole thing already?is that from the next episode out, the rest of the season is really a lot funnier.

Harris: I agree. The first six suffer from too much exposition, though I can understand why they felt they had to go in that direction.

Boneparth: Yes, it was almost as if I was drinking a glass of water with a homeopathic memory of Arrested Development.

Harris: Another thing?I continue to admire the very small touches that AD still employs in its sets. When Michael and Gob are hanging out in the model home, Gob attempts to open the (product placement-ready) Mike's Hard Lemonade on the counter, and breaks off the entire counter corner. And in the next scene, you notice that this has happened on the living room counter as well!

Angeles Y Diablos

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Boneparth:??Right?before Michael eventually realizes (many drinks later) that it was a twist top! And I believe that all of the movie posters in Michael's Orange County Imaging office are all Spanish language versions of Ron Howard films. Like "Angeles y Diablos."

Harris: Well, is there anything else to be said? I do hope that you don't assume that I'm a Republican strategist just because I'm black, Byron.

Byron: Ha, my mistake. That sounds like something I'd say when I had my thinking cap on. You can also say that I have "a crazy town name."?

Harris: Ah, yes. Byron Boneparth. I think that is a crazy town name.

Boneparth: And I probably look like somebody who would eat at CW Swapigans also.

Source: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/tv_club/features/2013/arrested_development_season_4_reviews/episodes/arrested_development_double_crossers_recap_george_bluth_and_dr_normal.html

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Questions Still Surround America&#39;s Drone Program | Politics News ...

President Barack Obama

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One week after President Obama's much-touted speech on national security, many experts are more confused than ever about what rules govern the U.S. government's overseas killing program and where those rules apply. While the speech left many viewers with the impression that Obama planned to reform or even end this program, his administration's practices tell a different story. On Wednesday, anonymous Pakistan security officials said that a CIA drone strike had killed the Pakistani Taliban's deputy leader, Wali ur-Rehman, in North Waziristan. A pair of additional reported strikes in Yemen ? both officially unconfirmed by the U.S. ? raise even more questions about how and why the American government kills people in other countries.

The White House released a factsheet in connection with Obama's speech with the stated intention of offering clarity about the highly-debated drone program. The factsheet outlines a series of requirements before the U.S. orders a drone strike: Most notably, targets must "pose a continuing, imminent threat to U.S. persons" (a standard that is itself a subject of debate); capture and other alternatives have to be ruled out as feasible options at the time of the operation; and the U.S. "respects national sovereignty and international law." Critics have noted, however, that these limitations only apply to areas outside the United States and outside "areas of active hostilities"?? and the key question of what the U.S. defines as an area of active hostilities remains entirely unclear.

The New York Times' Mark Mazzetti reports that parts of Pakistan do not, in fact, fall under the administration's new rules, at least as long as U.S. troops remain in Afghanistan. The centrality of Pakistan to the U.S. drone program ? 317 strikes have been carried out there under Obama's watch, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism ? means that this is a very big exception. Meanwhile, those hoping that Obama's speech would usher in a new era of transparency were disappointed by Press Secretary Jay Carney's flat refusal to confirm the widely reported drone strike in Pakistan.

So what rules, if any, do apply to U.S. drone killings in Pakistan? "We still don't know what rules apply to CIA strikes within 'active hostilities,' which seems to include the AfPak border," says Naureen Shah, lecturer-in-law at Columbia Law School. "What's troubling is that the CIA has never yet confirmed that it considers itself bound by international law, and it hasn't explained its standards for preventing civilian deaths." (The CIA currently operates the drone program in Pakistan, while the Department of Defense and CIA have parallel programs in Yemen.)

Morton H. Halperin, senior advisor at the Open Society Policy Foundations, echoes these concerns. "There is a general perception after President Obama's speech that drone strikes would face significant restrictions," says Halperin. "That's optimistic. As we're hearing, the new rules may not apply to Pakistan ? and a careful look at the speech shows the new rules remain vague and, in fact, keep too many options open for the President to use lethal force abroad."

Details are even more murky on the strikes in Yemen. According to freelance journalist Adam Baron, the first strike after Obama's speech, in northern Yemen, hit an empty car instead of the high level al Qaeda official who was apparently being targeted. Gregory Johnsen, a Yemen expert who follows counter-terrorism issues closely, says that although it's unclear whether the strike was from a drone or another weapons platform ? or even whether it was carried out by the U.S., Saudi Arabia or Yemen ? it seems to him like a continuation of previous policies. "For me, this is an example of President Obama wanting to score political points by posturing while leaving the same policies in place," says Johnsen. He compares this to Obama's statements in favor of closing the prison at Guantanamo, while leaving indefinite detention in place: "He's doing something similar on drones. He's arguing about a symbol, not the substance."

If all of this seems impossibly convoluted, rest assured that even those tasked with making sense of these policies have lately been mistaken. The New York Times claimed in an editorial published immediately after the speech ? and implied in a news story ? that the speech heralded the end of "signature strikes," wherein the identity of the target is unknown, but their activity suggests militancy. Those claims are simply inaccurate. As The Times later reported, signature strikes will continue in Pakistan. (The newspaper's editorial board director, Andy Rosenthal, to his credit, acknowledged the mistake.)

The source of the confusion appears to rest on the definition of "area of hostilities." Perhaps signature strikes aren't allowed in some places ? but if they are allowed in Pakistan, where else are they allowed? Are there places where the U.S. is currently operating a killing program that are considered outside an area of hostilities? And if the entire world is a battlefield ? a mantra from the Bush years that seems increasingly applicable under Obama ? what good is it to have rules that only apply to non-hostility zones?

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Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/questions-still-surround-americas-drone-program-20130530

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What Children Gain from The Homeschooling Environment

The act of homeschooling has become an accepted method to provide an education to children. Some countries, including the US, have given parents this choice and it is legally accepted. There are many reasons why some parents prefer this as a sound alternative to either public or private school education. You may find a range of reasons cited by parents who home school their children. For example, their children can learn better and achieve higher academic performance. Many parents are dismayed the overall environment characteristic of so many schools. But this choice could even be a result of the family living in more rural areas. We will cover several often-cited benefits of teaching children in the homeschool classroom.

The popularity of homeschooling has caused an entire cottage industry to develop. Many families who are in a position to provide this alternative are choosing to follow this path. What has been continuing to happen are organizations are forming to provide additional resources and support to parents and children. One example is the formation of classes outside the home that act as a source of enrichment. Particular subjects are offered specifically for homeschool children. Other valuable offerings are being seen such as social and sports activities for these children. Practically every adult is painfully reminded of the intense levels of peer pressure in schools. High school can be an incredible time for any child due to various types of this social pressure. There is a high amount of negative potential influences every day at any kind of school outside the home. Obviously, all of that can be completely negated when the child is educated at home. There are no destructive forms of criticism or assaults on a child's self-esteem at home. That alone can allow any child room to grow and develop without unhealthy consequences of the influence of other children.

The homeschooling parent is in a strong position to help their children grow at a more normal and healthy rate. There is so much early exposure outside the home to all types of negativity. Many parents rightly feel that so many things are too much for any child to learn about too early. Beyond that, many young children are unable to effectively cope with the harsh realities of the world. The child who is educated at home should not be ignorant of the world. However, the parent/teacher can inform their children about the world at a more appropriate age. That is something that holds a great appeal to many parents and understandably so. Perhaps one of the effects of allowing children to grow up too fast is they can become insensitive to the world around them. Many people do not feel that children should be exposed to themes and topics that are best left to grown adults. The simple truth is that a child should be able to cope with certain ideas and topics in a healthy and balanced way.

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