“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”     VBA's Positive News US: Toyota says new Prius, fuel cell car due in 2015 Toyota has two important vehicles coming in 2015: the next-generation Prius hybrid and the company's first hydrogen fuel cell car. Satoshi Ogiso, a top Toyota engineer who helped develop the original Prius 20 years ago, said Wednesday that the new Prius will get significantly better fuel economy than its current 50 miles per gallon. It will have an advanced battery, motor, and gas engine combination that is smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the current version. So far, there is only one other commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car in the US: Honda's FCX Clarity, which is leased in limited numbers in Southern California. Australia: Qantas back in the black as international loss shrinks Australia's largest airline has returned to profit helped by strength in its domestic business and the turnaround of its international arm, but warns conditions remain challenging and volatile. Qantas posted a net profit after tax of $5 million for the 2012/13 financial year after a loss of $245 million the year before. The airline says the result was helped by a steady improvement in its international business and the growth of its discount airline Jetstar in Asia.       Finland: Helsinki again amongst top ten most liveable cities in the world Finland's capital Helsinki has again been ranked amongst the top ten most liveable cities in the world. The report just published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reveals that Helsinki has maintained its position as the 8th most liveable city in the world. Helsinki received overall rating of 96 out of 100, and it got full marks (100) for the healthcare and stability. City's infrastructure received 96.4 points, education 91.7 points and culture and environment 90 points out of 100. For the first time ever, combined GDP of poor countries exceeds that of rich ones For the first time ever, the combined gross domestic product of emerging and developing markets, adjusted for purchasing price parity, has eclipsed the combined measure of advanced economies. Purchasing price parity -- or PPP for short -- adjusts for the relative cost of comparable goods in different economic markets.      Video of the Day:

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Political + Perverted male mentality responsible for sexual crimes: Narendra Modi       Chhota Udepur (Gujarat), Aug 31: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "perverted male mentality" is responsible for the growing crime against the women and sought for a change in the thinking. He also appealed to men to protect and respect women to become "real men". He was speaking at a public rally here, the administrative headquarters of one of the new seven districts carved out in the state. India has been rocked by a series of sexual crimes and despite growing protests from various sections of the society, the menace continues unchecked. On August 22, a young photojournalist working for a magazine in Mumbai was raped inside an abandoned factory in the southern part of the city, reviving the memories of the gangrape and horrible assault of a young medical student in New Delhi last December. Soon after the Mumbai case, a self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was accused of sexually assaulting a minor and the police are yet to nab him. Modi, although did not name anybody, said India is the land of Sita and Savitri and the safety of women has become a big concern. He said the perverted male mentality is responsible for the growing violence against women. Referring to the UPA government's failure to curb the growing violence against women, Modi said such incidents only brought shame to the country, which is known for its culture of chivalry. The leader has reportdly asked the BJP not to back Asaram. A number of party leaders from Madhya Pradesh have openly supported the 72-year-old accused godman, putting the BJP's image under question. Modi also said on the occasion that his government had set up an inquiry panel to probe the recent twin buildings collapse in Vadodara. He also warned against making the tragedy a political issue, referring to the massive political fight that broke out in the wake of the unprecedented natural disaster in Uttarakhand in which thousands were killed. The chief minister also criticised the UPA government for failing to arrest the consistent slide of the rupee. Astrology   Aries March 21 to April 19 A brilliant new moon will appear in Virgo, September 5, a sign known for its gentle care for mind, body, and spirit. Consider how your lifestyle and habits are either strengthening or harming your body. Review your diet and get started on a more regular, structured exercise routine. If you have been working out all along, ask your doctor if it is OK to reach toward a more advanced level or to take up a new sport. Schedule routine medical and dental exams for Thursday, Friday, or next week. On Saturday, September 7, consider entertaining friends at home - Jupiter will see that your party is a great success.                                Taurus April 20 to May 20 Love is in the air and everywhere you look, dear Taurus. The finest new moon of the year for romance will set off a warm and loving trend on September 5, so if you are single, be sure to circulate in the days that follow. You have stellar aspects this week for finding just your type - and things could lead to more. Attached? You need fun too, so plan some surprises for your partner, and your partner will likely respond in kind, making you feel sexy and loved. Saturday, September 7, with Jupiter and the Sun in sync, you'll find ideal options for dressing up your home or for buying/selling property.                         Gemini May 21 to June 20 You've been meaning to focus on your home, but other parts of life keep distracting you and pulling you off in various directions. Now, finally, your moment has come to roll up your sleeves, take out your blueprints and make those home-related plans happen. The new moon September 5 is your friend, so time your actions for just after that date. On Friday or Saturday, September 6-7, you will likely hear wonderful news about a generous check that is heading your way, and it has your name on it.                Cancer June 21 to July 22  You seem to have had a very busy July and August, so if you are longing for a quick vacation or long weekend, perhaps to relax with family members or to devote quality time to your romantic partner, you are about to get one of your best opportunities in a long time. Go just after the new moon, September 5. Choose a mountainous setting - planets in Virgo suggest being in a wooded setting will hit the spot. If you need to do be involved with any writing projects this week, you'll find inspiration on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7. All in all, a great week is in store!   Leo July 23 to Aug. 22  Leo does not like the word budget and happily, this week, you won't have to even think about adhering to one. Strike for a raise or negotiate a new job in the days that closely follow the new moon, September 5. In years past, you've not had a helpful new moon in your salary sector, but this one is different and will work with you to help you get your due. Like anything in astrology, you must make the first move. One of the happiest weekend nights you've seen is also coming your way this Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, when your ruler, the Sun and Jupiter, will join forces. If single, a blind date may work out surprisingly well, and if attached, plan a private weekend just for you two.       BUSINESS+VE                                                                              Forecast darkens for Indian economy       Mumbai: The statistical evidence is piling up that India's economy may be in even worse shape than had been thought. India's economy slowed in early summer to its weakest pace since the bottom of the global economic downturn in 2009, government statistics released on Friday evening showed. The Central Statistics Office in New Delhi said that the economy grew 4.4 per cent in the quarter ended June 30, well below economists' expectations of 4.8 per cent. The quarter was the weakest since output grew 3.5 per cent in the quarter that ended March 31, 2009. The accumulating signs of economic distress - slower growth, a widening current-account deficit, higher oil prices and rising inflation in general - suggest that the monthlong fall of the Indian rupee in currency markets may be a symptom of fundamental troubles in the Indian economy, and not just part of the broader difficulties experienced by Asian emerging market currencies in recent weeks. Hints that the Federal Reserve in the United States may soon shift to a tighter monetary policy have prompted global investors to shift billions of dollars out of financial markets from Sao Paulo to Jakarta to Mumbai, eroding the value of local currencies in developing economies. But the Indian rupee has fallen the fastest of any emerging market currency in the last month, down 8.1 per cent. Broader investor disenchantment with emerging markets has been compounded here by worries about India's economy, the third-largest in Asia after China's and Japan's. Hardest hit have been the manufacturing and mining sectors. A court-ordered halt to most iron ore mining across India for environmental reasons has hurt steel and other sectors; state governments have been raising taxes on the sector, and broader demand has begun to falter. "The fact is, yes, the manufacturing sector has slowed down," said Raj K. Singh, the chairman and managing director of the Bharat Petroleum Corp., an oil refining and marketing company that is two-thirds owned by the Indian government and is one of the country's largest businesses. The data was released after stock market and currency trading had ended for the day, despite government promises to stay with the regular Friday morning release. After a week of considerable volatility, the rupee and the Mumbai stock market both had showed modest gains earlier on Friday. India enjoyed annual growth of 8 per cent to 9 per cent in the years leading up to the global financial crisis but has struggled to reach 6 per cent since then despite heavy government spending and large fiscal and trade deficits. From corner stores to corporate boardrooms, the consensus in Mumbai these days is that the next few months may see further stagnation, although almost no one expects a steep downturn. Sitting in his office Friday morning in front of an abstract Indian painting in blues and yellows, Singh voiced concern about a 7.2 per cent drop in nationwide diesel consumption during the first three weeks of August from a year ago. Nationwide diesel consumption was also down 5.9 per cent in July from a year ago. But heavy monsoon rains have limited the need for diesel in irrigation pumps, making the comparison less clear, Singh cautioned. Rohit Dawar, the top diesel demand expert at the Petroleum Ministry in New Delhi, said in a telephone interview that diesel consumption had been artificially inflated in July and August last year by a peculiarity in government fuel subsidies, since removed, that temporarily made it cheaper to burn diesel instead of other fuels in industrial boilers. Even allowing for all of these factors, however, "there is a slight slowdown" in diesel demand recently, Dawar said. Plentiful monsoon rains, a key indicator for the Indian economy for thousands of years, have produced lush fields that could yet help stabilize broader measures of the economy in the coming months and forestall a steeper slowdown. While World Bank data show that value added in agriculture is only one-sixth of the economy these days, a good harvest could still play an outsized role in limiting recent increases in food prices. HEALTH+VE                                                              6 smart ways to overcome gloom in life       Your body is the first to signal that you're depressed. 10 smart ways to get over the sullenness Studies suggest more than 65 per cent of women suffering from depression don't actually feel all that miserable. Instead, they show physical signs including experiencing strange niggles, drowsiness post noon and excessive eating (see box). According to the University of Washington researchers, struggling with two or more of these symptoms is your body's way of signalling that you are depressed. So, in order to combat depression before it takes you down, follow these simple tips to a happier you: Get your Vitamin D Vitamin D, also known as vitamin sunshine, helps your brain produce antidepressant hormones like serotonin and oxytocin, boosting your mood by at least 30 per cent. According to researchers at the University of Texas, mornings are the best time to absorb nutrients — soaking in your quota of vitamin D in the AM hours can cut your risk of depression by half. In fact, studies show, it improves people's outlook for five hours straight. Be less tidy Lowering your cleanliness standards allows you to spend more time relaxing and unwinding. This helps down your production of cortisol, which is a stress hormone that sabotages brain function and saps your ability to produce antidepressant hormones. Being less tidy, on the other hand, can make your serotonin production creep up in as little as one week. So, the next time your mum is after you to clean up the room, you have an excuse. Tweak the lighting There's a direct nerve connection between your eyes and the biological clock that you're used to. Keep your home and workplace cheery and bright during the day by using high wattage light bulbs and opening the curtains. Dim the lights and switch off your computer and other light emitting electronics one hour before bedtime. Dance to happiness Dancing is a combination of exercise and rhythmic motions. This kind of activity prompts your brain to produce a larger, steadier supply of mood-steadying hormones. For best results, dance for 30 minutes, four times a week. In a recent Swedish study, it only took nine weeks of dancing to cut subjects' depression scores by 67 per cent — an improvement that's tough to match even with antidepressant meds. Sing along too And while learning steps, learn to croon to the numbers. Singing kickstarts your brain's production of calming, mood-boosting alpha brain waves. Women who include music into their daily lives — by spending 10 to 15 minutes singing along to their favourite songs — recover up to 55 per cent faster from the blues, plus they cut their risk of relapses by half. Eat avocados Research shows, eating half an avocado (available at Pali Market in Bandra and Crawford Market) daily cuts your risk of depression and its symptoms by 25 per cent. This is because they are loaded with monounsaturated fats — nutrients that prod your brain to make the blues-busting hormone dopamine.       Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22  Not all new moons are sweet as sugar, but the new moon in Virgo September 5, your annual birthday gift, will be that and much, much more. Take time to think about what you'd like to see happen in your coming birthday year. What would you like to start or have accomplished by this time next year? The new moon this week will help you take the important first steps toward achieving your dreams. The clearer the goal in your mind, the more likely you will see progress. By Saturday, you will have an amazingly fun night coming up, when Jupiter will signal the Sun. It will be an ideal evening to throw a party or meet up with a large group of friends in a restaurant.                               Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Take it slow this week, and take time to think. The new moon in Virgo will help you get organized for the coming season. During the first two weeks of September, you'll have plenty of time to plan for coming months of 2013. October will not to be an entirely easy month, for planets will be in a rebellious, difficult mood during October's first week. Mercury will go retrograde from October 18 to November 10, and you'll feel Mercury's trademark slowdown for two weeks prior to October 18. A lunar eclipse is coming on October 18 in your opposite sign of Aries, requiring adjustments. While you have a fine environment in September, think about the initiations you would like to make now. Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 You have been more serious than usual, and that's saying a lot, as Scorpio tends to be taciturn. You are known to go deeply into your own world to ruminate about current conditions. That's not always a good quality, however, for by withdrawing, you deprive yourself from getting perspective of friends and family. The new moon, September 5, will coax you out of your cozy cave to socialize. You ought to go with this trend - this new moon is one of the sweetest of the year. It will open you up to several social invitations, allowing you to make new contacts. Among those you meet, there may be one new person whom you may cultivate to become a friend. At work, if you need to travel to develop business or to further a project, do so on September 6 or 7 for sensational results.   Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 A brilliant and highly productive new moon in Virgo on September 5 that gets support from both Jupiter and Saturn will help you to land a major career breakthrough. If you hope for a new position with a significantly better salary, this is your chance to go for it. The warm Virgo Sun will work well with Pluto in earthy Capricorn to allow you make exceptional progress toward your goal. This could also be an excellent week to resolve delicate questions that may have come up over the past few weeks. Resolution, compromise, accountability, and ethics are among the topics that you might discuss; all areas you enjoy delving into. Use a soft approach, rather than your usual frank and sometimes confrontational way.             Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 If you were you too busy to take a proper vacation or important business trip during the past three months, you will get a second chance to do so now. The new moon of September 5 will encourage you to pack and go now - take this superb opportunity. If you are planning to go back to the college classroom, the new moon, with its support from Pluto in Capricorn, will make this coming academic year a standout. If you have a steady romantic partner, think about spending time together. If you are not attached, once Venus enters Scorpio next week on September 11 for four weeks, you will have better luck in meeting a fascinating new romantic interest. Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18  You have a chance now to get a firm hold on your money. Review financial accounts, ask advice of a trusted financial advisor, and find areas to cut waste. If you work on commission, you will likely do well this week, thanks to the friendly new moon, September 5. If you are negotiating a new salary or compensation package, you have a good chance to be approved several attractive company benefits. In terms of health and fitness, Saturday would be an ideal time to recommit to goals. Join a gym or, if you are already a member, choose a new class or hire a trainer. Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20  These days, your romantic life is taking on a new luster. Jupiter entered your true love sector at the end of June and by now is spinning its magic. If you are not engaged or married but are dating someone seriously, the new moon, September 5, will seem like a fairy godmother to gently ask you to decide on the future of your current relationship. If you are not dating, you can now start to meet marriageable types, much to your amazement. If you are married or in an established alliance, you will enter a new phase of closeness. Creative projects will go exceedingly well this week, and even business collaborations will be exceptionally harmonious and productive. Not all weeks can be this special!       Moral Story     SMS   “Every king was once crying baby, & every building was once a map.. . its not important what u r today.. but where u reach tomorrow.. = ).”      LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS   Relationship is like a violin, Music may stop now n then, But strings are attached forever. So if u r in touch or not, U r always remembered. .   LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS      “There is great comfort and inspiration in the feeling of close human relationships and its bearing on our mutual fortunes – a powerful force, to overcome the “tough breaks” which are certain to come to most of us from time to time.  All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”       2 sardar were fixing a bomb in a car. Sardar 1: What would you do if the bomb explodes while fixing. Sardar 2: Dont worry, I have one more.

EDUCATION +VE More students opt for higher education, but even more drop out: Survey           NEW DELHI: Higher education continues to be a mixed bag in the country. A countrywide education survey has found that the rate of attendance in the 20-24 age group (corresponding to graduation and above) has recorded the highest rates of growth in several decades. However, worryingly, the dropout rate has also kept pace. The survey carried out by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) in 2009-10 was released this month. It looked into employment and educational trends in India. Compared to the 1991-2000 period, the past decade (2001-10) saw attendance rates for the higher age group increase by 71% for boys and 110% for girls in rural areas. In urban areas, the growth was 40% for boys and 45% for girls.   Although the rise in percentage terms is a marked improvement over previous decades, the data shows that the picture remains dismal at the ground level.   In 2009-10, the attendance rates were just 19% for boys and 8% for girls in rural areas; in urban areas, the corresponding figures were 33% and 24%, respectively.   This state of higher education compares badly with those in the 5-14 age group, where 87% of boys and 84% of girls were attending school in rural areas, and 91% of all boys and girls in urban areas. Various measures like mid-day meals, new curricula and better facilities have drawn children to schools, said eminent scientist Yashpal, former chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC). However, in higher education, complex socio-economic conditions skew the growth rate in favour of female students.   While economic pressures motivate young men to opt out of education at the earliest possible level in order to start earning, young women are increasingly pursuing higher education as it helps in marriage prospects and potential future employment. An earlier NSSO study had shown that women, despite higher education levels are still not becoming part of the workforce. "At the higher education level, we need to do away with rigidity, allow more freedom and innovation, and link the courses to life. Resources need to be pumped in on priority basis," asserted Professor Yashpal, while explaining the persistent high dropout rates at higher levels.   Prof Yashpal had headed a high-level committee on 'renovation and rejuvenation' of higher education which submitted a detailed report in 2009. Its battery of suggestions included increased funding for higher education and stricter regulation of private entities. The government is yet to act on the report. While current attendance rates indicate a positive trend for the future, existing educational levels of people 15 years old and above continue to be dismal. The traditional picture of educational levels—like a pyramid with a very wide base (of illiterates) tapering to a sharp point (of graduates)—is changing at the bottom but not much at the top.   The proportion of those who are illiterate or have studied just up to primary levels is going down but beyond that the pyramid continues to be sharply pointed. In urban areas, about 15% of males and 11% of females are graduates or above. This is much higher than the rural areas where only 3.7% of males and a mere 1.6% of females have gone up to graduation or beyond. This is despite an explosion of private higher education institutions including universities in recent years. What is even more alarming is that in 10 years between 1999-2000 and 2009-10, the graduate and above segment of the urban population declined by 5% among males although it increased by 10% among females. In the rural areas, the pent-up demand for education is still driving educational levels higher. The proportion of graduates and above went up by 78% among females but only 12% in males. SPORTS +VE Mumbai Indians drop Ponting; Sanga opts for Kandurata         MUMBAI: The final squads for the Champions League Twenty20, to be played in India from September 17 to October 6, were announced on Friday. Even as the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid gear up for a final dash at glory in the shortest format, IPL champions Mumbai Indians have curiously dropped Ricky Ponting for the tournament. Bought by the cash-rich franchise to lead the side in the sixth edition of the IPL earlier this year, Ponting chose to bench himself after failing to perform. The task of leading the star-heavy side was thrust on Rohit Sharma, who ably handled the responsibility to give MI its first IPL silverware. The other notable absentee is Kumar Sangakkara, who will play for the Sri Lankan side Kandurata Maroons instead of Sunrisers Hyderabad, ostensibly due to some serious pressure exerted by Sri Lanka Cricket. Sangakkara, while speaking to a cricket website vented his ire, saying that he had to choose Kandurata over Sunrisers after his "loyalty to the country was questioned." The CLT20 governing council has also taken care of the grouse of the clubs whose star players preferred to play their trade for their IPL teams rather than home clubs. Ten out of the 12 international cricketers have chosen to play for the IPL franchises instead of their domestic sides. "Players who were named by more than one team were asked to select which team they were going to play for. Teams were then allowed to replace any player who withdrew from their squad and chose to turn out for a different outfit. CLT20 regulations state that when a player chooses to play for an 'away' team, that team must pay the 'home' team $150,000 as compensation," CLT20 GC said in a statement. PCB applies for Wolves' visa KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has applied for visas for the Faisalabad Wolves team which is scheduled to take part in the Champions League T20 in India next month. An official source said that BCCI had not yet confirmed the participation of the Faisalabad team in the league. "We have been in regular contact with the BCCI over the participation of the Faisalabad Wolves team in the Champions League but so far they have said they were awaiting final word from their government.   But they advised us that we should continue our process to send the team to India like obtaining all travel documents and visas for them," the source said.           Zanjeer Zanjeer Movie Name :   Zanjeer  Release Date :  September 6, 2013 Genre :  Action, Thriller Producer : Reliance Entertainment, Puneet Prakash Mehra (Hindi) ,Sumeet Prakash Mehra (Hindi), Amit Mehra (Telugu), Flying Turtle Films Director :   Apoorva Lakhia Music Director : Anand Raj Anand, Meet Bros Anjjan, Chirantan Bhatt Cast : Ram Charan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt (Hindi), Srihari (Telugu), Prakash Raj, Mahi Gill, Ankur Bhatia, Atul Kulkarni , Tanikella Bharani (Telugu)   Synopsis: Zanjeer (English: Shackles; titled Toofan  in Telugu) is an upcoming Indian action film directed by Apoorva Lakhia, shot simultaneously in Hindi  and Telugu. The film marks the Bollywood debut of popular Tollywood actor Ram Charan in the lead role along with Priyanka Chopra. Prakash Raj joins the cast after success in Hindi films, like Wanted, Singham, and Dabangg 2.  It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film of the same name. The Hindi version of the film is to be dubbed in Chinese as Chialo Kaxlaug. The Telugu version of the film is to be dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam. The release date is scheduled for September 6, 2013 Zanjeer in USA by BlueSky.  The first look and official theatrical trailer of Toofan (Telugu version) have been launched by Reliance Entertainment on its YouTube Official Channel on 25 March 2013 to rave public response, featuring Ram Charan, Priyanka Chopra, Prakash Raj and Srihari. Ram Charan's Toofan First Look Trailers and Wallpapers have been released on March 25, 2013 The First look and theatrical trailer of Zanjeer (Hindi version) was released on 4 July 2013. The dubbing process started from 26 March 2013, where Sanjay Dutt plays the role essayed by Srihari. Sanjay Dutt finishes Zanjeer filming - with only a few days left at his disposal before he returns to jail. The Telugu version of the film is titled Toofan and is in Post Production stage.  The director planned in for a 25-day schedule in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh from November 14 to December 5, 2012. Priyanka Chopra joined the shooting, her first schedule for this film.  It was reported that Ram Charan has done some risky stunts for Zanjeer. Australia was originally called New Holland " INSPIRING STORY "   A story for Passover A good Passover story should always involve cakes. Austrian baker Manfred Klaschka is the subject of this year’s story. He was in the news because of his most recent catalogue of cake designs; Klaschka is a pastry specialist. Of course, Austrian pastries are famous the world over. Now, pastry baker Manfred Klaschka’s most recent catalogue of such tasty delights was in the news this week because it included cakes decorated with swastikas – as well as one with a baby raising its right arm in a Nazi salute. Herr Klaschka insists he is not a Nazi. After the news story broke, he even met with a Holocaust awareness group, and apologized for what he had done, and he then baked a cake to say he was sorry – a cake with Jewish and Christian symbols. The point of the story – the bit I found interesting – is Herr Klaschka’s explanation for what he did. "I see it was a mistake, anyone who knows me knows what kind of person I am. I am no Nazi", said Klaschka, who had earlier said he was just a pastry maker fulfilling his customers’ wishes. Fulfilling his customers’ wishes?There is a market in Austria in 2011 for cakes with babies raising their arms in Nazi salutes, cakes with swastikas on them? There are parties where people serve such cakes? Maybe birthday parties for babies? Of course there are such people, and there are such parties, and because of that, there is a market – there is consumer demand – for swastika cakes. Which is why Herr Klaschka was happy to bake them. And not only in Austria.You may remember the case of the Campbell family from New Jersey. When Kurt Waldheim was exposed as a war criminal his popularity rose. The neo-Nazi Freedom Party headed by the late Jorg Haider, won 27% of the vote in the 2000 elections and became part of the coalition government – the first time since 1945 that Nazis had sat in a European government. But this never happened in New Jersey – which is why I want to talk about the Campbell family. The Campbell family in New Jersey made the news back in 2008 when they tried to get a birthday cake made for their son — they have a son and two daughters — at the local Shop Rite in Holland Township. The store refused their request. And the reason was that Mr. Campbell wanted the cake to read "Happy birthday Adolf Hitler". Because, you see, his son’s name was Adolf Hitler Campell. One of the daughters is named is named JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell. Well, you get the point. When I read about the Austrian baker Manfred Klaschka, I thought – here was a marketing opportunity for him.He would have happily baked a cake for the Campbell family. So what does all this have to do with Passover?   This week, when we are forbidden to eat Sachertore or Linzer tort or even the delightfully named Punschkrapfen, we might want to pause and think about something we say every year at the Passover seder: 'In every generation it is the duty of man to consider himself as if he had come forth from Egypt'.Because in this generation, as in all others, there are those who order custom-made swastika cakes. There are those who name their children after Adolf Hitler. And there are others who fire anti-tank missiles at school busses with Jewish children in them.

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