Christian politician quits Egypt upper house as tensions persist

CAIRO (Reuters) - A Christian member of Egypt's upper house of parliament quit on Thursday, reflecting persistent political tensions just a day after the Islamist-dominated chamber took over legislative authority under a contentious new constitution.

The Islamist-backed charter, approved in a referendum this month, is meant to be the cornerstone of a democratic and economically stable Egypt. But the opposition says it is too Islamist and does nothing to protect minorities.

The resignation of Nadia Henry, who represents the Anglican Church in the upper house, also highlights worries by Egypt's Christians, who make up about a tenth of its 83 million population, about political gains made by Islamists since Hosni Mubarak was ousted in a 2011 revolution.

Under pressure to show tolerance towards all groups, President Mohamed Mursi appointed 90 members including Christians, Liberals and women to the upper house - with Islamists from the Muslim Brotherhood and ultra-conservative Salafis - last week.

But in a resignation letter published by the state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, Henry said liberal and other minority groups were not represented properly in the chamber.

"I agreed to the membership of the Shura Council (upper house) in the context of consensus that stressed all civil forces will get appointed," Henry wrote.

"Since that did not happen, I hope you accept my apology for not accepting the appointment," she said.

She did not attend the upper house session on Wednesday, the first with the appointed members.

The opposition fears that the Shura Council upper house, which will hold legislative authority until a new parliament is elected in early 2013, will issue laws curbing freedoms.

Mursi signed the new constitution into law this week after two thirds of Egyptian voters approved it in a two-stage referendum this month which the opposition said was marred by widespread violations.

Propelled to power by his Muslim Brotherhood allies this year, Mursi says the constitution and a subsequent vote to elect a permanent lower house will help stop political unrest and allow him to focus on burning economic issues.

Henry was one of the 90 members handpicked by Mursi into the 270-seat council. She was not immediately available for comment.

Any further resignations would threaten the legitimacy of the Shura Council at a time when it is expected to move fast with difficult reforms key to helping Egypt's battered economy.

Two-thirds of the upper house were elected in a vote this year, with one third appointed by the president, some of whom are members of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and other ultra-conservative Salafis.

Mursi and his Islamist allies have urged the opposition to engage in national unity talks to achieve much needed consensus to help end an economic crisis that has widened the budget deficit and sent the Egyptian pound to a eight-year low.

"We stress again that the nation should achieve internal reconciliation and forget its differences," the Muslim Brotherhood's supreme guide, Mohamed Badei, told Egyptians in his weekly message.

"Let's work seriously to end the reciprocal wars of attrition. We are in an urgent need to unify ranks and group together and focus our capabilities and assets to the general benefit."

The constitution has come under attack from Mursi's opponents after Christians and liberals quit an assembly tasked with drafting the constitution earlier, saying the document gave no guarantees of a civil state and threatened freedoms.

(Editing by Maria Golovnina and Angus MacSwan)

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Year In Review: 12 Highlights From The Philadelphia Dining Scene ...

What a whirlwind year it's been for Philadelphia's dining scene, with a series of sensational openings, revitalizations, accolades and chef imports. There's even more to be excited about for next year. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Fette Sau in Fishtown, Chinatown's Hop Sing Laundromat, the newly expanded Brauhaus Schmitz and the renovated Le Bec-Fin. (Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Danya Henninger courtesy Drink Philly, Robert Neroni courtesy Hop Sing Laundromat, courtesy Brauhaus Schmitz, courtesy Le Bec-Fin)

When it comes to food, Philly?s got it covered. In 2012 we welcomed lots of great new bars and restaurants that have proved to be well worth the anticipation.

Philly restaurants have cleaned up in the awards and accolades department and our favorite chefs have been featured left and right.

But all of that?s not to say that 2013 won?t be just as exciting for the local restaurant scene.

Next year, some of the city?s favorite restaurants are expanding, new restaurants are opening and transports are setting up shop within the city limits.

Below, a look back at 12 Philadelphia dining highlights from 2012 and 13 we?re looking forward to for 2013:

12 in 2012

1. Fette Sau: Thanks to a partnership between Stephen Starr and Brooklyn Restaurateur Joe Carroll, Philadelphia gets a taste of NYC?s prized BBQ spot, Fette Sau. Using all local meats and smoking them in house, this place puts up some serious competition for best BBQ in the city. The down-home vibe and extensive bourbon menu add some leverage, too.

2. Le Bec-Fin: The reinvention of what some have called the country?s best French restaurant was one of the year?s most exciting (and relieving) success stories. The service is still impeccable, the food excellent, the atmosphere elegant ? but it?s all just a little bit more accessible.

3. Brauhaus Schmitz expands and adds Wursthaus Schmitz in Reading Terminal Market: Nothing wrong with plattering up Parma ham and Spanish lomo, but the latest trend in Philly kitchens is do-it-yourself (DIY) sausages, terrines and p?t?s. Meat eaters have already pounced on the German-style Wursthaus Schmitz in the Reading Terminal Market, a spinoff of South Street?s Brauhaus Schmitz, offering the restaurant?s acclaimed homemade sausages, salads, pretzels and sandwiches such as the Bavarian, complete with bauernwurst, horseradish mayo, Bavarian coleslaw and crispy fried onions. The restaurant?s South Street home base also expanded into to accommodate 2,000 additional square feet of space, and 10 more taps.

4. Red Owl Tavern and Stratus Lounge: The opening of Philadelphia?s first new hotel in Old City?s Historic District in years also brought two new bar/restaurants to Independence Mall: Red Owl Tavern, helmed by Chef Guillermo Tellez of Square 1682 fame, and the super chic Stratus Rooftop Lounge.

5. Pizza Brain and Little Baby?s Ice Cream: Fishtown artist Brian Dywer, aka Pizza Brain, joined by a few of his pizza obsessed friends, has amassed a Guinness World Record holding 1,000-piece collection of pizza memorabilia. And you can check it out for yourself at the world?s very first pizza museum, right here in Philadelphia, complete with artisanal pizza restaurant. Right next door is Little Baby?s headquarters, letting Philadelphians enjoy the gourmet, milky goodness of their delicious ice-cream year-round. With crazy good flavors like Earl Grey Sriracha, Chai Coconut, Thai Peanut and even Pizza (paying homage to their pizza museum neighbors at Pizza Brain), this place is a hit for good reason.

Check out the rest of our 2012 highlights, plus 13 food stories we?re excited about for 2013, below.

6. Federal Donuts opens a second location: Next time you think about ?Running on Dunkin,? think again. Philadelphia?s new Federal Donuts now has a downtown location in addition to the Pennsport spot. With cool creations like maple bacon, strawberry fennel, turkish mocha, spicy PB&J and the Korean-style chicken and donuts, these guys are definitely upping the deep-fried ante.

7. Rittenhouse Tavern: Rittenhouse Square?s east stretch along 18th Street is one of the best dining corridors in the city, featuring Parc, Rouge and Devon plus a. kitchen and Serafina right across the street. Joining the cadre this year was the Rittenhouse Tavern, a brand new venture replacing Gardenia inside the Philadelphia Art Alliance featuring a quaint courtyard out back for outside dining sheltered by trees, the perfect compromise for dining on the Square without all the hustle and bustle.

8. Vernick: When a Jean-Georges Vongerichten prot?g? returns home to his native city after a blistering career in top restaurants around the world, Vernick Food & Drink is born. The new casual bistro from Chef Greg Vernick features urbane-yet-homey offerings like potato ravioli with braised lamb and long beans. It?s received across-the-board flattering reviews. For good reason.

9. Hop Sing Laundromat: The unmarked storefront of Chinatown?s mysterious speakeasy Hop Sing Laundromat belies the liquid delights within, which pay spirited tribute to the storming of Normandy, the first African-American woman doctor and the late author David Foster Wallace, among others.

10. Morgan?s Pier: A beer garden at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Morgan?s Pier offers 20 draft beer and easygoing eats like corn-and-blue-crab fritters, blackened tuna burgers and fried-chicken tacos, along with Little Baby?s Ice Cream, Federal Donuts and a packed schedule of live music.

11. Shake Shack opens: Shake Shack finally made its way to Philadelphia this year. It was a pretty huge story for the Philadelphia dining scene, and the city at large. The 20th and Sansom spot is stocked with Philly-specific custard flavors, addictively juicy burgers, fries, hot dogs and more. Even after more than six months open, lunch lines still stretch around the corner. They must be doing something right.

12. Alla Spina opens: Marc Vetri?s newest restaurant, Alla Spina, opened on North Broad Street and like the rest of his restaurants in the city, it did not disappoint.

13 in 2013

1. Serpico: Finally, Peter Serpico, of New York?s Momofuku fame, will be opening up an eponymously named eatery on South Street with the help of Stephen Starr.

2. Noord: A Dutch BYO from Chicago chef Joncarl Lachman is slated to open on Tasker Avenue in East Passyunk.

3. Sophia: Also in South Philly, one-time local chef Chris Lee will be developing a new concept where Salt and Pepper currently stands. Lee returns to the city after a highly touted stint in New York.

4. Ramen Revolution: 2013 may well be the year of the noodle. After decades of a relatively ramen-free existence, Philly?s got a whole slew of new Japanese style joints: Nom Nom, Hiro Ramen House, Terakawa Ramen, Green Wasabi and more. For 2013, there will be no more running around to find Cheu Noodle Bar, as the popular Philly pop-up has secured a spot in Midtown Village.

5. Volver: Jose Garces will be opening a street-level restaurant at the Kimmel Center called Volver. The restaurant is set to open in spring 2013.

6. Honey?s Sit ?n Eat: At last, 2013 should see the opening of Honey?s Sit ?n Eat?s second location, at 21st and South. The Northern Liberties favorite will be bringing their tasty comfort food to eager Graduate Hospital brunchers after much anticipation.

7. Joe: One of the Big Apple?s favorite coffee shops, Joe, is coming to two spots in Philadelphia in 2013, in Rittenhouse Square and University City.

8. Metropolitan Cafe: Metropolitan Bakery will be opening a sit-down cafe a stone?s throw from their current location in Rittenhouse Square. The cafe will be full of tasty baked goods, soups, a full espresso bar and more.

9. Talula?s Daily : The folks at Talula?s Garden will be opening up Talula?s Daily right next door to the restaurant?s Washington Square spot. Talula?s Daily will be a market full of all of the same types of things that make Talula?s Garden awesome, but with an urban and high-end general store twist.

10. Boot & Saddle: South Broad Street?s Boot & Saddle will reopen in 2013, thanks to Avram Hornik and team. The bar will serve as a live music venue in South Philly. R5 Productions will book live acts at the establishment.

11. Dolphin Tavern: Avram Hornik?s Four Corners Management will also be resurrecting the recently closed Dolphin Tavern. Expect the South Philly spot to open its doors once again in 2013.

12. Mac?s Tavern Rittenhouse: Now you can get your It?s Always Sunny on in two different Philly bars. Mac?s Tavern will soon be extending beyond Old City, opening a second location on Chestnut Street near Rittenhouse Square.

13. Philadelphia Live Arts Building Restaurant: The old high pressure fire service building at Columbus Boulevard and Race Street has recently obtained a liquor license and will soon be the Philadelphia Live Arts? fantastic new home. The building will boast a 225-seat theater, an outdoor area and a 2,000 square-foot restaurant and bar. Another snazzy addition to the revitalized Delaware River Waterfront.

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The end of the year prompts most homeowners to prepare for the onset of the coldest weather, and the resulting increase in heating bills. Energy companies also anticipate this trend and begin offering incentives for their customers to have their home?s energy efficiency evaluated and to make energy-saving improvements as well.

Now is the time to check your power bill or call your energy representative and ask if rebates are available on home energy audits and the installation of weatherization products that can prevent air transfer, increasing the efficiency of your HVAC system. The home improvements themselves will reduce your monthly energy bills, but power companies often offer rebates to customers who can demonstrate that they have taken measure to reduce their energy consumption.

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Shopping And Product Reviews: Toys Article Category by ElleEatist ...

These toys can soar as high as 100 feet above the ground. The motor type of this model is N30 and it is available in white color only. Gifting toys is one the most common instances with any one but even there you puzzle with the varieties and keeps thinking for the selection of type. Radio controlled helis are not models that have to be put together. Reviews of the users of such toys can also be seen online which helps you to simplify your search.

It has a 2 channel radio control with full functions and can be operated at a maximum range of 300 feet. Rc cars are light in weight. Offering information, articles and a list of service providers for the rc car market. Today?s world has got toys which can be controlled from a distance via a transmitter. The radio controlled helicopter are more sophisticated versions and flown outside.

If you are a beginner in the world of RC cars, it would always be better to choose a made kit - at least until you get used to the assembly of an RC car, anyway. These places are very often overlooked just because no one goes there anymore. The main reason for this is that, the moment they set their eyes on toys the go for it. RC aircrafts come in a wide range, covering Electric RC airplanes, GAS RC airplanes, Micro RC airplanes, RC RTF airplanes, RC model aircrafts, etc. Have you been questioning what to present your daughter or son?

It is very easily available in the toy shops. An additional element to take into account is the age of the individual that will be operating the Remote controlled car. Using such programs will allow you to learn how to fly with causing possible damage to an expensive toy. There are just some people that will tell you not to download a free RC helicopter simulator but rather opt to purchase one that can offer not just entertaining play but educational one too. Most probably, it can be something that you may hold on to until you grow old.

You will find that these are the ones that most people will use because they are user friendly and they will give you the chance to learn the basics of RC Toys. There are an excellent selection of radio controlled toys now available, anything from Airships to Galactic Flyers to Sumo Wrestlers even Daleks and Robots. There are small toys which can be used indoors and big toys to be used outdoors. There are small cars that run on batteries, which the child can operate indoors. Possessing any kind of RCToys or remote controlled toys has today become every child?s dream.

Just as you become more experienced with your new hobby you may want to consider upgrading your Remote controlled vehicle, which is very easily done these days. Higher speeds do call for gasoline powered engines however, and if speed is a concern, the RC boat one purchases should certainly be of the gas-powered variety. Same goes with the RC electric helicopters, but here the size of motor is just the measure of its physical appearance and has no link with its working power. Many people who desire to develop their own car don?t plan proper budgeting and face troubles in the end of developing process. Electric toys want to have their batteries recharged, which normally requires time.

A radio controlled toys consists of a transmitter which is held in the users hands, it sends radio waves or signals to the receiver to navigate its activities. Flytech Butterfly:The Wow Wee Flytech Butterfly has an 11.8 inch wingspan and flies ever so briefly indoors and outdoors (20 second flight on a 10 second charge). Aside from the convenience of buying online, you could actually find a better deal on the internet. Internet stores offer the largest variety of models as well as the best prices. We strive to build customer trustworthiness through better product quality, on time delivery and excellent customer service.

Television and movies have a lot of influence on growing children. Several great RC Toys that people would love to play with and own are usually those that fly.
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