UPDF demands free, fair polls

Khagrachhari, January 5, 2007:Leaders of United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), a regional political group of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), yesterday placed 4-point demand for holding a free and fair election.

The demands included resignation of Iajuddin from the post of chief adviser and hand over of power to a neutral caretaker government, reconstitution of Election Commission and preparation of correct voter list, and neutralisation of />

To the two eldest Johnson siblings: Thank you!

At left and above, respectively, you can see pictures of Margie and me enjoying our Christmas gift-exchange presents.

Lisa gave Margie new measuring cups, nice new spatulas, and a gift certificate to Applebee's (pictures of us enjoying that one will have to be forthcoming at a later date!).

Keith gave me a fancy new pair of cufflinks at Margie's request, as I previously only had one pair to go with my two French-cuffed shirts. Each of Margie, Keith, and I were concerned Keith's taste wouldn't be conservative enough for his boring, conservative younger brother, but I like them. The fact the white checks in the pattern are Mother of Pearl played to a long-standing but as-yet-unfulfilled weakness of mine for that particular material.

Hopefully everyone else is also enjoying their gifts. Happy New Year!

younger brother, but I like them. The fact the white checks in the pattern are Mother of Pearl played to a long-standing but as-yet-unfulfilled weakness of mine for that particular material.

Hopefully everyone else is also enjoying their gifts. Happy New Year!