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Sometimes, Reader's Workshop makes me feel like a bear on a unicycle.
I'm pedaling and pedaling… trying to keep "balanced literacy" balanced, all the while worrying about reaching all of my kids' needs.
And just look at the little guy's giant head! It's just how I feel, always thinking and planning, sometimes even dreading how much work needs to be done.
And I know I'm not the only teacher who feels this way.
It takes tremendous resources to keep mini-lessons and guided groups going, and as a result, independent reading is not always as a valuable a time for students as we would like it to be.
But I am a woman of solutions! And often, the solution is a system. A few weeks ago, I began wondering, could I bring the same choice system I use for homework to independent reading? Could a choice system make independent reading a targeted and effective time for students?
So, here are my goals:
- Empower kids to set and achieve learning goals during their independent reading time.
- Ensure that kids are working on the right goals according to their needs.
- Hold kids accountable for making thoughtful choices and putting in effective effort.
- Help kids understand that effective effort + time = success.
The System
Here's how the system will work:
In their Reader's Notebooks (I use 3-ring binders), students will have the following pages:
Independent Reading Menu and Log 2009-2010 (PDF)
Independent Reading Menu and Log 2009-2010 (Word)
(Many thanks to Beth Newingham, who created the genre chart in this document. She has an inspiring, no, make that awe-inspiring website that I highly recommend.)
First, on Mondays, students set their goals for the week. On pages 8-9 of the notebook, there is an Independent Reading Goals Bank, where students can keep a running list of possible goals. This is where I (and Special Education teachers) will have students record the goals we set together during reading conferences.
(By the way, the goals students set in reading should naturally complement the ones they're setting for homework. Students should come to understand that the strategies they use to reach their goals in school can also be used at home. Study skills are transferable!)
Then, each day of the week, students pick an activity to do during Independent Reading time that will help them reach their goals. The Independent Reading Menu is organized by reading skill sets: decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Every day, I expect students to read and do an activity, knowing that some activities will take more than one class period to complete.
Students record their reading and their activity choices just like in the Homework Notebook, except there is also a quick daily self-assessment built in. Beth Newingham originally gave me the idea for an Independent Reading Self-Checklist, and my friend Ilse reminded me of it after my last post. For my checklist, I distilled effective effort in reading down to what I felt were four key qualities:
- Focused: "I focused on my book and did not distract myself or others." (One of my students added, "In other words, don't fake-read.")
- Just-right Book: This one is pretty self-explanatory.
- Checked Understanding: I roughly follow "The First 20 Days of Readers Workshop" from Fountas and Pinnell, including the lesson on checking for understanding. I expect students to monitor their comprehension and use one of our "fix-it" strategies when they realize they don't understand their reading.
- Just-right Activity: "I chose an activity that would help me reach my goals."
Finally, I will set aside some time every Friday for students to reflect on their work. As always, the key question is, "Did you achieve your goals?" and, "If you haven't achieved them yet, do you need to put in more effective effort and/or time?"
Getting Started
In our first 20 days, students have learned (or, at least, reviewed):
- behavior expectations for Reader's Workshop
- how to choose just-right books
- the different genres of fiction and nonfiction
- how to keep a book log
- how to leave "tracks" of our thinking on sticky notes and thinkmarks
- how to monitor and fix our comprehension
- how to decode hard words
- reading strategies: making connections, asking questions, visualizing, and predicting
I've also introduced a few elements of our system, without using the notebook. Together, we made an anchor chart of the elements of effective effort in reading, and instead of the fourth element (making a just-right choice), I had the whole class leave tracks of their thinking. Students rated their effort out of 4 points, and they set reading goals.
We'll add two more skills this week: writing and responding to reader letters. Then, I think my students will have enough of a foundation to begin incorporating choice into their routine.
I'll let you know how it goes later this week.
It's my vision of November (okay, maybe early December) that drives me. In this vision, I see a class diligently working towards their reading goals, so focused and clear on what they need to do that I don't even have to be in the room.
I have the vision. This week, we'll get working on the reality.
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So I may have made a rather large order on the Sephora website the other day and collected it when I was in London last week so prepare yourself for a rather large haul...
After visiting Sephora in June I regretted not getting a few things so I decided to make up for it and make an online order a few weeks ago. First of all let me rant a little bit about my order. I arrived in London last Wednesday and picked up my package. When I opened the package I noticed that the product that I wanted the most, Becca x Jaclyn Hill highlighter in Champagne Pop was missing. It was included on all of my receipts and invoices so I was worried it was just my word against Sephora's but luckily enough they gave me a refund and an extra 250 points for my account. However, I was so disappointed and will not be ordering from the Sephora website after this.
On a more uplifting note, lets get started on the haul!
To start off with I got a Beauty Blender as a repurchase as my old one was looking a bit worse for wear. As for the Kat Von D bits I had to pick up some of her Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks. I got 'Lolita', a dark pinky nude which is a really popular shade along with 'Vampira' which is a dark browny red, both perfect for this time of year. I also got the Shade and Light Contour Palette which looks amazing, I can't wait to try out the middle shade on the bottom row to contour with. I couldn't wait to try the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks so I picked up the shade 'Chihuahua'. From Anastasia Beverly Hills I got the Brow Wiz in Medium Brown and let me tell you, this product is 100% worth the hype! On a whim I got the Tarte Amazonian Clay CC Undereye Corrector in Light/ Medium. I got this as I love my Erase Paste by Benefit but it is too dark for me so I decided to try this one out.
On to MAC I got the lip liner in Spice (can you tell I have been loving dark nude lips?!). Ever since I bought Whirl Lipstick I have been in love with this trend so I have been picking up loads of different shades. I plan to pick up Whirl lipliner too but they didn't have it in stock when I bought Spice.
I hope you enjoyed this Sephora and MAC haul, have you had your eye on any beauty bits lately?!

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Talpur (Sindhi language, settled in northern Sindh.Very soon They united all Baloch tribes of Sindh and formed a confederacy against the Kalhora Dynasty.The Talpur Baloch soon gained power and overthrew the Kalhora after the Battle of Halani.Peace between the two warring tribes was soon established after the Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II issued a Firman in the year 1783, which designated Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur as the new Nawab of Sindh. This brought an end to the ferocious fighting and the defeat of the ruling Kalhora by the Talpur tribes.[3] Talpur dynasty ruled Sindh, in present-day Pakistan, from 1783 to 1843. They were then overthrown by the British East India Company led by General Charles James Napier.
With the defeat of the Kalhora forces by the Talpur Baloch in the Battle of Halani in 1783 under the command of Mir Fateh Ali Khan, Sindh came under the sway of Talpur Baloch. Abdul Nabi Kalhoro, did not sit idle but went to the Court of Kabul to secure the support of Timur Shah Durrani. He ordered that Sindh be divided into two parts: one ruled by Mir Fateh Ali Talpur and the other by Abdul Nabi Kalhoro. He sent a huge force to implement this scheme of power sharing; but the Baloch, under Mir Fateh Ali, came out to resist the dismemberment at all costs and assembled at Rohri. When the forces of Kabul's Shah heard of the Mir's determination, he backed off. The Kabul rulers had felt the blades of Baloch swords and were not anxious to feel them again. Abdul Nabi continued his subversive activities until his death in the Derajat. Mir Fateh Ali, in spite of the heavy odds, was able to consolidate Talpur rule in Sindh. Talpur rule in Sindh was unique, because Mir Fateh Ali Khan and his three brothers ruled at Hyderabad. This was known as "The Chauyari," the rule of four friends. Fateh Ali was the Principal Amir and held the most important position. The other brothers also had responsibilities:
Mir Thara Khan ruled at Mirpur Khas and Mir Sohrab ruled at Khairpur. The critics consider this a contentious issue and malign the Talpurs. They fail to see that this was better than putting the pretenders to the sword and starting costly internecine wars. Abdul Majeed Jokhia, an eminent historian of that period, says that Sindh was divided into seven districts: three were under Mir Fateh Ali and his brothers, (sons of Mir Sobdar), two were under Mir Sohrab, one under Mir Thara of Mirpur and one under Mir Mahmood (their uncle) and sons of Mir Abdullah. Talpurs, who pardoned even their most inveterate enemies, couldn't be expected to wield swords against their brethren. In cases where they had to, they were ruled by reason and showed great restraint. It was Mir Fateh Ali who made Hyderabad the seat of rule.
Mir Fateh Ali Khan continued to rule until his death in 1801. The role of Principal Amir was passed on to his brother Mir Ghulam Ali Khan who followed his brother's way of governance but unfortunately a dispute arose between Mir Ghulam and Mir Thara Khan of Mirpur. Matters came to a head when the former rallied his supporters to fight it out. This was a delicate situation and needed to be dealt with carefully as an internal war could lead to disintegration. Mir Ghulam Ali asked his uncle, Mir Mahmood Khan, to lead the forces against Mir Thara Khan. Mir Mahmood Khan was the only surviving son of Mir Bahram Khan. The Kalhoras had assassinated both of his elder brothers, Mir Bijar Khan and Mir Sobdar Khan. He had been very young at the time of the assassinations. Mirsahib led the forces and proved himself to be a brilliant military strategist. When he heard that Mir Thara Khan's forces were entrenched near Wangi, he ordered his men to split into two sections, each attacking from a different side. This forced Mir Thara to come out into the open. In the fierce battle that followed 414 Baluchs were killed on both sides. Azeemudeen, Thatvi, and Abdul Majeed Jokhia have covered the subject in detail in their books. Mir Thara Khan was injured, but Mir Mahmood Khan made sure that he came to no further harm. He had him taken to his own tent and from there on to Hyderabad with all the respect due a relative and fellow ruler. Mir Sahib handled a potentially explosive situation with the wisdom that is required in such situations. Mir Thara Khan was nursed back to health and sent back to Mirpur to rule as he did before the battle. He could have been eliminated had that been the purpose. This event occurred in 1803.AD. Another reason he was not touched was that his, Mir Thara's, sister was wife of Mir Ghulam Ali and both were close relatives. In fact, it was a conspiracy to sow seeds of disunity among Talpur Amirs of Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas.
Mir Ghulam Ali died in 1811AD. His rule too was as glorious as Mir Fateh Ali's. They are both buried at Khudabad (the city was earlier founded by Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar, on empty land, around 1351 A.D.) near Hala. Mir Karam Ali Khan now assumed the role of Principal Amir. The British were now eyeing Sindh for its wealth and strategic position and were making inroads with new agreements aimed at increasing their influence. It should be remembered that most of India by this time was solidly under British rule, and 'The Great Game' was in full play. They had signed treaties with Mir Ghulam Ali.
When Mir Murad Ali the youngest of all brothers fell gravely ill, Mir Karam Ali requested the Governor in Bombay to send an able doctor. Dr.James Burnes came and cured him of the disease. Dr Burnes book "A Visit to the Court of Sinde" tells a lot about the state of the Court in 1827. The book dispels a lot of misconceptions regarding the Talpurs and their rule. He talks about the splendor of their Court and the decorum that was maintained. He says that Mir Mahmood Khan was a very handsome and a well-dressed person. Mir Karam Ali Khan was a poet of some repute and his 'Diwan e Karam' is accepted as being of high quality. He died in 1828 AD. Mir Murad Ali was the last ruler of the first "Chauyari." He ruled with the advice of his sons and nephews. In 1832, a new agreement was signed with the British. They were slowly gaining a foothold. Mir Sahib, also a poet, ruled judiciously until his death in 1833 ended the first Chauyari.
The mantle now passed on to his eldest son Mir Noor Mohammad Khan who, following the path of his illustrious uncles and father, continued with the Chauyari form of rule, including his brother Mir Mohammad Naseer and cousins Mir Sobdar Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan in the ruling Council. Mir Noor Mohammad continued to rule judiciously. The British were slowly and gradually gaining influence by fanning discontent within the ranks of the Talpurs and were coming up with a succession of new treaties which were to their advantage alone. There have been attempts by various historians to present the Talpur era as one riddled with differences and consequent incompetence and malfeasance. Nothing could be further from the truth. While there were differences within the ranks they weren't allowed to fester. Attempts were made to resolve and accommodate the just demands. This is apparent from the fact that no Talpur or other Baluch was put to the sword for dissent during the two Chauyaris. There is a website on which some sections of Talpurs and some personalities have been praised to the detriment of others. This is not the right attitude as it is neither accurate nor does it reflect the tolerance practiced by the persons mentioned. The purpose of this site not to gloss over the differences and the drawbacks that were present then but to present them in the proper historical perspective, to see events in light of the times in which they events occurred, not to judge history by today's standards. The British, despite all assurances kept working for their own interests. In 1838 a new agreement was signed which was not at all in the interest of Sindh. Mir Noor Mohammad died in 1841. The rule now passed to Mir Mohammad Naseer Khan. In the same year Sir Charles Napier was sent to Sindh to achieve the ultimate goal of annexation of Sindh to the British Empire. Differences between the Talpurs began to crop up anew and the old grievances came to fore. There were differences between the sons of Mir Noor Mohammad. Mir Sobdar Khan in Hyderabad and Mir Ali Murad in Khairpur failed to realize that the English would eventually not be their friends either. The British presented new terms for a treaty and Mir Naseer Khan was an unwilling signatory as there were many unjust demands. The British wanted Karachi, Thatta and Bakhaar permanently. They wanted the Mint to be closed and no taxation for their traders. They wanted to replace Mir Rustam Khan Talpur with his brother Mir Ali Murad and kept making unjust demands on him. Eastwick says that at one point Mir Rustam was so fed up with their demands that he said he couldn't accept them. After all, he was a Baluch. "A Glance at Sindh Before Napier " by Eastwick presents the true picture of those times. Napier forced Mir Rustam to go to Hyderabad. Mirsahib was old and ailing at that time. The Talpurs and other Baluchs were infuriated at this. To make the matters worse, Napier started his incursion towards Hyderabad to provoke the Baluchs. He confiscated Mir Rutam's possessions on flimsy pretexts in December 1842. Napier continued his provocations by words and deeds. The Baluchs knew for certain that Napier would use the logic of the wolf that is bent upon devouring the sheep and not relent even if all his demands were met. They decided to meet force with force. On 5 February Major Outram's post near Kotri was attacked but he embarked on the steamer and escaped. Napier had camped near Miani and the Baluchs assembled there to fight it out.
On 17 February the opposing forces met. The Baluch surpassed all in valour and bravery. Mir Jan Mohammad Talpur charged into the English camp and attacked Major Outram who narrowly escaped his charge by jumping off his horse. Mir Jan Mohammad's grave is in Miani. One Baluch, bayoneted by a British soldier and unable to reach the opponent with his sword, pushed the bayonet and the rifle through his own body and killed the opponent. The British say their casualties were 62 killed and 194 wounded. The casualties on the Baluch side are estimated to be 3 times higher. Valor alone has never been and can never on its own be the determining factor in the outcome of any battle. Discipline and planning played a much more important role and on February !7th 1843, won the day for the British. Had the outcome of the Battle at Miani been different it would have changed the history of the sub-continent. It could have been different if only the Talpurs had realized that the British would never abide by the agreements they were making. The next day Mir Naseer Khan surrendered to Charles Napier. He and others were then arrested and sent in exile to Calcutta and other places in India. The houses were looted even the ladies were not spared. Finally, the English had gotten Sindh.
Mir Sher Mohammad Talpur of Mirpur tried to rally his forces. He fought against the English at Dabbo near Hyderabad on 24 March 1843 to liberate Sindh but his forces too were defeated and no change could be brought to the state of things.
The British had wormed their way into Sindh through deceit and intrigues but conquered it through force of arms and that was the only recourse for them in sustaining their illegal rule here. They sowed dissension among the people here and ensured their rule. They exiled all those who could have acted as a symbol for resistance. To clarify one point, some over- enthusiastic Talpurs regardless of their own contribution to the fight against the British, conveniently accuse the Mahmoodanis of not having fought. While, Mahmoodanis may not have fought the British due to the differences within the Talpur family at that time, at no stage did they collaborate with England or any enemy of Sindh. Moreover the descendants of Mir Mahmood quite made up for their battlefield absence by resisting British Imperialism tooth and nail, when it was even a crime to utter a word against them, while their accusers enjoyed English patronage. It is no less than a miracle that the Talpurs have been able to preserve the books and artifacts that they still have in their possession. Mir Naseer Khan died in exile as did some others. His son and that of Mir Noor Mohammad among others later returned to Sindh. The English always felt threatened by the Talpurs. They did restore the possessions of the Talpurs but under strict conditions. Contrary to common belief the Talpurs were never given Jagirs (estates)by England. The only concession was that their original holdings were restored to them as is apparent from the Sanads still in possession of Talpur family. These lands were not taken away from anyone by the Talpurs but these were virgin lands which they had brought under cultivation by having new canals and waterways dug.
With the loss of rule to the British, the Talpur family's situation changed overnight. The former rulers were now the persecuted. Charles Napier went about his job with vindictiveness and spite. He incarcerated all the male members of the ruling family, leaving the ladies to fend for themselves. The households were looted and stripped of valuables. The arrested Mirs were sent to Calcutta and other places in India where many of them died, including Mir Sobdar, Mir Fateh Ali Khan and Mir Mohamad Naseer the last ruler of Sindh. This was a period of trials and tribulations for the entire Talpur Family. They passed it with fortitude and dignity, which added to their stature immensely. The basic reason for their survival was that their roots within the people of Sindh, whom they had served well. The influence of this family survived in spite of efforts of British to undermine it. Though it was no longer possible for the family to have a collective influence as it had enjoyed previously, different sections of the family retained influence in their respective regions. Their social influence over the people did not recede and they continued to play a very important role in keeping the people united. They still symbolised all the better things the people expected. This forced the English to restore the Jagirs (Estates) to the families they had belonged to in the first place. Even in their decline, The Talpurs continued their patronage of arts and literature as before.
Adversity did not diminish the family's brilliance and strength of character. Those who were incarcerated lived a very hard life in conditions they were not used to. They bore these hardships with great dignity. Mir Mohammad Naseer Khan's Son Mir Abbas Ali Khan married an English lady. Their son became one of the greatest poets of Sindh, Mir Abdul Hussain Khan Sangi, whose personal hand-written "Deewan" is still available with Talpur family. Mir Mohammad Hassan Ali was also a poet of stature. The works of these two poets are still included in the textbooks of educational institutions in Sindh. Mir Sobdar Khan, the son of Mir Fateh Ali Khan (the first ruler of Sindh) was also a poet. His works included "Judai Nama", "Odes of Separation." Pages from these can also be seen at one of the sites maintained by Talpur family. He died during exile in 1263 A.H. The Talpur family not only maintained its status but also extended its influence through involvement the in social and political affairs of the region. At no time did they abjectly accede to the demands of the British. This raised their stature in the eyes of the masses and was one of the reasons for their political ascendancy after loss of their rule.
The British considered four branches of the Talpur clan to be of major importance, they are: Shahwani, Sohrabani, Khanani and Mankani. Shahdadani branch includes the Ruling Family, Mahmoodanis and the Bijaranis living in Hyderabad. Khananis reside in and around Tando Jam, Mankanis in the Mirpurkhas region and Shahwanis make their home in district of Tando Muhammad Khan. They all were Jagirdars and the British regranted their estates. The Talpurs of Tando Bago and Tando Ghulam Ali were also Jagirdars. It should be noted that the ruling family were given grants and some agricultural land but not the Jagirs. The British probably hoped to limit their influence. The heads of the four major branches were formally invited to the Darbars and other special events held by The British Raj. It should be pointed out that the British had wilfully tried to deter the Talpur family from indulging in anti-colonial political movements by adding a clause in the re-grants of Jagirs in 1861 proscribing such involvement.
Mir Thara Khan (Mir Tharo) founded his state in South East with capital at Keti Mir Tharo. Later the capital was shifted to Mirpurkhas, by his, Mir Ali Murad Khan, who founded this city in 1806A.D. Next ruler of the State of Mirpurkhas was Mir Thara's younger son, Mir Ali Murad Khan. Mir Ali Murad Khan became the ruler with consent of his elder brother, Mir Ghulam Haider Khan. Mir Ali Murad was famous for his justice and fair-play. He was followed by Mir Sher Muhammad Khan, popularly known as "Sher-e-Sindh" (The Lion of Sindh). After the fall of Hyderabad at the hands of Charles Napier at the Battle of Miani, Mir Sher Muhammad tried to liberate Sindh and fought the battle of liberation at Dubbo. However, again, treachery and deception by Charles Napier's forces succeeded in suppressing Talpur forces led by Mir Sher Muhammad Khan.
Mir Sohrab Khan had founded his state in the north of Sindh soon after the fall of kalhoras. Mir Rustum Khan was the next Amir of Sohrabani State. After the takeover of Hyderabad by forces of British East India Company, Mir Ali Murad Sohrabai was able to establish and continue as head of the princely state of Khairpur under tutelage of the forces of the British East India Company.
The Talpur dynasty (Urdu: سلسله تالپور) (Balochi: ٽالپور خاندان) was a dynasty of the Talpur Baloch tribe that conquered and ruled Sindh, and other parts of present-day Pakistan, from 1783 to 1843.The Talpur dynasty was defeated by the British invaders in 1843 at the Battle of Miani.[4]
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THE DRINK TO DRINK: The menu of 15 to 20 drinks changes frequently, but grab from the more experimental menu sections like "When the Kite String Pops" and "Generation Ship." The Negative Space is a wildly aromatic mix of Suze liqueur, cacao liqueurs, lemon juice, an absinthe rinse and orange flower.
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Punta Indiani is on a small peninsula on the northwestern shore of Lake Caldonazzo, one of the smaller and most easterly of the Italian lakes. This simple, family run campsite is split into three camping areas. Two are split by a railway line (the trains only run during the day – great for train spotters). There are 115 pitches here which vary in size, all with 3/4A electricity, some with shade. Many have a superb position being right on the shores of this beautiful lake. There are limited amenities on the site, but a rear gate gives access to the town which has all the usual facilities and these compensate for the site's simplicity. This site is very popular with windsurfers and offers uncomplicated camping at reasonable prices for all.
Sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and canoeing are among the activities available on the lake, while an extensive network of cycle tracks can be accessed from the cycle path which passes the site. Walkers are also well served in this area. The more energetic might choose to head for the hills to try mountain biking, hang-gliding or paragliding. There are shops, bars and restaurants in Valcanover Pergine, and in other villages around the lake.
Two modernised toilet blocks with mixed British and Turkish style toilets and hot water. Washing machine and dryer. Freezer. High season family activities including al fresco eating. Simple play area. Beach. Dogs accepted by prior arrangement only.
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Valcanover Pergine is 16 km. southeast of Trento. From A22 Verona-Brenner motorway, leave at Trento-Nord, follow signs for SS47 Valsugana and Padova. After Pergine Valsugana, take exit for Lago di Caldonazzo on SP1. Site is signed to left within 1 km. Watch for bridge (3.5 m) and sudden left turn into site road with indistinct sign.
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Although having her heart broken by Chris, Karrueche is finding a silver lining, the sources has find out that the she has gained Rihanna's clemency also her friendship, take a look how her previous flames could be best buds soon.
Chris Brown's ex-girlfriends, the 27 years old Rihanna and the 26 year old Karrueche Tran might soon by rewriting their unsteady past by bonding over the singers disloyalty, however the "FourFiveSeconds" singer allegedly dislike Karrueche regarding cheating with Chris, Riri has let go of the past as news of his secret nine month baby leaked. Therefore will these 2 be new gal pals? We have go the recent details.
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Memorial morning Rothsville at 8:45 Lititz at 10:45
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Memorial Day was especially significant to Harriet Fasnacht and Brenda Fetter, as they remembered their cousin Jefferson Musser during services in Rothsville.
Musser had just died on May 18, and his grave was fresh with turned over soil. Fasnacht and Fetter realized that since flags were being placed on graves for Memorial Day, their cousin deserved to be honored for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"We wanted to come here and put up a flag for Jefferson," said Fasnacht. "It's our way of saying thank you to him."
"Thank you" was the message of Senator Mike Brubaker who spoke at the earlier parade and ceremony in Rothsville at 8:45 a.m., then later spoke in Lititz.
"The harsh reality of war is unfathomable by those who have not experienced it," said Brubaker, adding, "Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice."
Brubaker went on to encourage everyone to express their thanks to those who had served their country, as well as their families who waited for them and sacrificed for their loved ones serving in war.
"Reach out to someone who has served and say thank you," said Brubaker.
Brubaker's comments came after the small parade of Scouts, the Warwick High School band, fire and police from the area, Civil War reenactors and members of the VFW and American Legion marched along Main St. to Church Road and to the cemetery at Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Scouts placed flowers on the graves of veterans, some of whom had died in service to their country, while others had been fortunate enough to return to their families.
"Only 28 percent of Americans know what Memorial Day stands for," said Brubaker. "It is not just an excuse for a picnic or a barbecue."
Brubaker, who is currently serving his second four-year term representing Lancaster and Chester County in the Pennsylvania Senate, wanted to make sure people understood the significance of Memorial Day in honoring those who have made the world safer and protected the homeland.
"We owe a heavy debt to those who have served," said Brubaker.
The ceremony also including the singing of the National Anthem led by William Stauffer, the reading of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address of 1863 by Civil War Union soldier reenactor Bruce Hoover and patriotic music by the Warwick High School band.
Taps were played, followed by a salute with guns fired.
"We always come to Rothsville for Memorial Day," said Fetter. "Today we remember our cousin and everyone else who served." One by one, the veterans who have served our country were honored in the Memorial Day services at Lititz on Monday.
The U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Army. The U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. Navy.
Each who served was honored, from the Civil War to World War II to the War in Afghanistan. And to each man and woman who had served the United States, Senator Mike Brubaker had just two words he wanted to say.
Thank you.
"We owe a heavy debt to those who have served," said Brubaker from the cemetery at the Lititz Moravian Church, where the services were held following a parade through downtown Lititz.
Brubaker went on to say that, "We mourn those who never came home alive." He encouraged everyone to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including those who sacrificed their lives, those who risked their lives to serve and their families who waited at home through sleepless nights and fear of news that their loved one had been lost.
"I challenge each of you," said Brubaker. "Reach out to someone who has served and say thank you."
Hundred gathered at the cemetery, where members of the military, veterans from the VFW Post 1463, American Legion Post 56, VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries and Sons of the American Legion marked Memorial Day with touching remembrances.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts placed flowers on the graves of war veterans, some from as long ago as the Civil War, many from World War II and Vietnam. As one young Scout placed a white carnation on the grave of Charles N. Derr, he noted that Derr was born in 1858 and died in 1935.
"I'm not sure what war he was in, but he served his country," said the boy as he carefully placed the flower on Derr's grave.
A moving symbol of lives lost in war could be seen in the empty boots of the riderless horse led by a soldier attired in a Civil War uniform. The boots faced backward, in the tradition of the lone riderless horse that follow the caisson with boots reversed in the stirrups. Known as the "caparisoned horse," the horse represented a soldier who had died and would never ride again.
The Lititz service followed the 10:45 a.m. parade that had started at Warwick St. in Lititz Borough, making its way along N.Broad St., then along E.Main St. to the Moravian Church.
Rev. Victor Shifler gave the invocation, followed by William Stauffer singing a moving rendition of "America" and the Lititz Community Band playing patriotic songs. Bruce Hoover was dressed in a Civil War uniform as he read President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.
First spoken by Lincoln on Nov. 19, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, there was great irony in the words, as well as timeless truth.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here," recited Hoover, "It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced."
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, "he continued, "that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." More ROTHSVILLE, page A16 More LITITZ, page A16


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It has been a heck of a week.
Why? I don't really know. There isn't anything major, like an illness or anything like that. It has just been a rough week.
I think I need a vacation. I need to learn how to love my family again, how to feel like a wife and a mother, and not a seriously underpaid maid (isn't an unpaid maid a slave?).
I cleaned out the hallway coat closet this morning. I need to be getting ready for our homeschool coop, but I am looking for where I put my supplies. So far, no luck (and feeling stupid enough about that. I used to have a great memory, but now?). I have a few supplies in the coat closet, so I looked there. Unfortunately, I could not even get into what is supposed to be a walk-in closet, so I had to pull everything out of the closet and clean the dang thing out.
It is not a huge closet, but should fit our coats and some miscellaneous supplies with enough room left over for 1-2 pairs of shoes per person.
I discovered 24 socks (I will not say 12 pairs, because I would hate to presume any of them match), and about 1,000 shoes. Obviously, no one has paid attention to my 2-pair-of-shoes limit. ArtGuy is the worst, with 4 or 5 pairs in there.
But can I complain?
No. He is out there, earning a living for the family, and as a good Christian helpmate, I can't complain. And I am grateful for his job and for his working for us.
But I have a job, too. Lately, more and more I feel it is pathetic. No one in my house listens to me. Well, they do when I yell. They all exchange sympathetic glances that seem to say, Poor Mommy has lost it again.
What they don't seem to understand is that if they pulled their weight, Mommy wouldn't have to lose it. And when a million little things go undone, or ignored....again....then Mommy does lose it over One Small Thing. Yes, it seems ridiculous, but why can't they see that I am buried under an avalanche of school, grading, lesson planning, coaching, cleaning, laundry, menu planning, shopping, and yes, I do work, too, for money. (Not much, but it helps.)
My work is appreciated by my family - I will give them that. But it is also treated as "unnecessary". They tend to view all I do with amusement. I wonder what would happen if I just stopped. When the black, hairy toilets bite them in the butt, maybe they will stop to think about how they take a clean seat for granted.
I know motherhood involves sacrifice, and stay at home is a major sacrifice. I know not everything I do will be noticed, and I do offer many, many things up.
But when does it become too much? I guess I thought there would be...not payment as in money...for what I do, but a kind of barter system. I would be paid in attention (of a good kind, not the feeling I am under psychiatric evaluation), help (not the kind you get only if you asked, no matter how many times you said it, or willing help only when you reach the point of a nervous breakdown), and a kind of partnership of the family (not the feeling like it is me vs them).
Here I sit, when I have a million things to do to get 5 people ready to leave the house for the day for a school coop.
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New ride – G|Bomb
A buddy who lives in the city of Vancouver WA has quietly revolutionized the modern day longboard. With one simple, unique idea, he makes it:1. quicker and easier to tweak and tune for different terrain,
2. even more portable for travel on airplanes, in cars, etc.,
3. just as high performing as other high-end longboards on the market.
At first there were no specific boards that were built for the new brackets and early prototype decks were simply cut from existing suitable shapes.
After some testing, the potential to create a full LDP board with the benefits of being lower for pushing was clearly seen by forum members and this avenue was then thoroughly explored by a handful of testers. The initial brackets although innovative and functional were not completely suited to pumping since the front truck was out in front of the board, meaning a loss in leverage for pumping. In order to correct this a new 'bent' front bracket was developed, but with it came a compromise. The increased pump-ability brought about by bringing the truck back nearer to the board meant gravitating away from the aim of using a drop deck shape – although it was still lower than a traditional LDP deck.
Well back then when the foundations of this idea were being laid, I had barely started longboarding and the term LDP (Long distance pumping) meant nothing to me. As I started to get into skating distance, I got intrigued by the idea of efficient pumping and at that point it was only for the fun factor – pumping is first and foremost fun and feels awesome.
Having used a very low deck for pushing, I was (and still am) hesitant to invest in a LDP specific deck because I find them awkward to push when you have to because they are too high. Laura Hatwell on the Skatefurther site pointed me in the direction of the more recent developments to come out of the G|Bomb stables which were being talked about in the afore mentioned thread: the Illuminati. What grabbed my attention was that it was designed to be an "an all out pumper" , whilst obviously being nice and low. Another thing for me was that it was a colloboration between G|Bomb and Subsonic. A seemingly perfect fusion of two companies that I admire greatly.
Knowing that I was highly interested in it, Laura very kindly lent me her light flex Illuminati to test for a while. After setting it up (description here) I was instantly hooked. Back in May 2010 I wrote:
I was very intrigued by how this board would feel compared to a regular LDP deck like the Subsonic Pulse and also how well it would fit the description of a hybrid Pusher/Pumper.
I'm pleased to say that I'm instantly astounded with how good this board feels. If you are looking for versatile board that is as pumpable as it is pushable then look no further. It's going to sound rather simple, but being able to adjust the truck angles the 'on the fly' really is a very nice touch. The metal brackets feel as strong as a tank and the quality of the board construction made by Subsonic is pretty much second to none. Purple to turquoise fade – awesome!
I wrote a couple of articles about trips I did on the board that can be read here and here. Another positive indicator is that this board is still in my possession one year on, and luckily Laura is willing to sell it to me – don't worry she already had another one! Still, a big thanks and goes out to her for letting me initially borrow it.
The development of the brackets and G|Bomb mantra continued and soon came some tantalising picture of some lowered version of the brackets. After a review of these by Rob Thompson – I've had my eye on these ever since:
With the recent news that my LBL Pusher was nearing the end of it's days, I got in touch directly with Mark to see if I could get some brackets…after exchanging a couple of emails I soon received extremely awesome pictures like this:
Once I received them, I wasted no time in swapping over the original brackets for the new ones – you can see the difference in the curvature of the bracket design:
As you can see the deck is very low, about 8cm at the centre (the Illuminati has some concave in it so is higher at the edges). With the new brackets and 75mm wheels it is now just under 80mm. Before, with the old brackets and 70mm wheels it was 113mm:
Here is a side view when put next to my LBL Pusher, there isn't much difference considering it is a pure pushing deck:
Here it is fully built from the top. As I mentioned earlier I bought some rather nice wheels from Jeff Vyain at the LongboardLoft during my recent trip to NYC, I mixed the sets of wheels up back to front at first – doh!:
And here is the bottom, wheels on the right way, softer duro at the back :-) :
Awesome G|Bomb detail:
Here is the setup I am using:
– Front: Bennet 5.0 with Lime 80a Reflex barrel bushing boardside and Orange 86a barrel roadside (with rounded edges) ATOBE Bonneville wheels 76mm 78a
– Back: Seismic 30° with red springs tightened to 2.5 turns and ATOBE Wigglers wheels 77mm 82a
I initially had problems adapting to the very turny nature of the front truck compared to my very stable setup on the LBL Pusher, but this was sorted out thanks to some experimentation with various bushings, more ramblings about which can be found here. The drop on the new brackets is set to around 30mm, and together with some bigger wheels, the whole package feels very stable and comfortably low for pushing whilst remaining pumpable. It certainly isn't a pure LDP deck but more of a fusion. It does exactly what I want it to do which is be great for pushing whilst being really pumpable but at speed – this is key for me. Additionally, the thicker brackets have stiffened the deck substantially, I really couldn't be happier with this deck and setup. Last night I went for a cruise and came back grinning from ear to ear.
It is important to mention that there are future developments in the pipeline from G|Bomb about which more will be known in the next couple of months. Including: Drop-thru front bent brackets, improved original 10mm drop adjustable brackets and bumpers. I can't wait to hear more. This is one of the things which I love about designers such as Mark – it is the forward thinking, via original and high quality products that help move this industry continuously forward. I have nothing but respect for all the long hard work, effort and time that is necessary to this process. Thank you Mark!
For more information, follow the thread on Pavedwave, or this one on Skatefurther or simply visit www.gbomblongboards.com. I will be using this board at the upcoming Goodwood Roller Marathon on the 14th July.
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Great post indeed, Chris !
So here it is, your new st-up, evolved from the one you borrowed a year ago, which made you famous worldwide through the pages of Concrete Wave.
Is that a 2.0 GBomb or is it still in the process of being upgraded to a new standart ?
I was confident in the potential of well designed brackets for pushing and pumping, as well as allowing a lighter deck, but this time Mark seems to have reached a hit.
As you said it better than I could, the Subsonic + GBomb combination seems perfect.
You have set it up with rear soft (and large, this is important too) wheels, shorter and harder wheels front for a better traction.
Very cool outfit, now please tell us how it performs !
If the weather permits, go for it !
August 6, 2011 at 02:18
Second thought, while listening to old funky songs … "Upside down you turn me, …"
You have set up the brackets under the deck, why not try it over it ?
August 6, 2011 at 02:21
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1942: Myra Hindley born in Crumpsall, a north Manchester suburb.
July 12 1963: Pauline Reade, 16, disappeared on her way to a disco.
November 23 1963: John Kilbride, 12, vanished.
June 16 1964: Keith Bennett, 12, disappeared.
December 26 1964: Lesley Ann Downey, 10, lured away from a funfair to her fate.
October 6 1965: Edward Evans, 17, died in a hail of axe blows, a murder witnessed by Hindley's brother-in-law, who tips off police, triggering the investigation which leads to the discovery of John and Lesley's bodies in shallow graves on Saddleworth Moor, Manchester.
May 6 1966: Brady given life for the murders of Kilbride, Downey and Evans at Chester Assizes. Hindley convicted of killing Downey and Evans and shielding Brady after Kilbride's murder, for which she received life and an additional seven years.
1972: Relations between Hindley and Brady sour.
1974: Hindley given another year's sentence after being convicted of plotting to escape from Holloway prison with the help of an officer said to have fallen in love with her.
1978: Hindley attacked so viciously in Holloway that she needed plastic surgery to rebuild her face.
1987: Hindley and Brady confess to the murders of Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett. After a series of separate visits to Saddleworth Moor by the pair, the body of Pauline is uncovered. Keith's body is never found and the search is eventually called off.
1990: The then home secretary, David Waddington, rules life will mean life for Myra Hindley.
1994: Hindley is informed of the decision.
1997: Successive home secretaries Michael Howard and then Jack Straw confirm the full life tariff for Hindley. A portrait of Hindley made from handprints of children is attacked at the controversial Royal Academy Sensation exhibition.
1998: Appeal Court upholds home secretary's ruling. Hindley moved from top security H Wing in Durham to medium security Highpoint prison in Suffolk and makes claims that she was blackmailed by Brady into taking part in the murders.
1999: Ann West, the mother of victim Lesley Ann Downey, dies of liver cancer in February. In December Hindley is rushed to hospital after being found collapsed in her cell.
2000: Hindley, diagnosed as suffering from a cerebral aneurysm, instructs her solicitors not to keep her alive artificially if an operation on her brain goes wrong and to refuse permission for any of her organs to be transplanted.
October 2002: Lawyers acting for three convicted killers launch House of Lords appeal which could pave for Hindley to seek her freedom.
November 2002: Chain-smoker Hindley admitted to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds after suffering suspected heart attack.
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As you can see from this photograph of a bridal couple sometime in the 1880's, wedding gowns have not always been white. In fact, in the American West between the 1830's and the 1870's the single most common color for a wedding gown was…plaid.
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Age and life experience also played a role in brides wearing colors other than white. A widow, for instance, would never consider wearing white even if she was quite young. In fact, etiquette manuals from the late Victorian period generally suggested grey or mauve as suitable colors for the woman who chose to remarry. An older bride would also be steered gently away from wearing white no matter how virginal she might be.
Then, too, there are cultures that think of some color other than white as the bridal color. German and Scandinavian women were usually married in black unless they were fairly wealthy.
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Compassionate Care Programme going well, says SRHA
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) — which has responsibility for Clarendon, Manchester, and St Elizabeth — says it is making progress in implementing a Ministry of Health programme to train staff in compassionate care.
A news release reported director of human resource management and industrial relations at the SRHA, Nicolette Thomas Edwards as saying that evaluation has started, through customer service satisfaction surveys, to determine the impact of the training and obtain feedback from customers.
First launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health, the Compassionate Care Programme seeks to develop a more friendly, caring atmosphere in public health institutions.
Staff members are being actively trained to practise modern customer care techniques. At the same time, infrastructure at health facilities are being improved to make waiting time and the workday more comfortable for patients and staff.
Among the infrastructural improvements are expanded and enhanced waiting areas, refurbished bathrooms, installation of air conditioning, and the placement of television sets to display health messages.
Volunteerism is also being encouraged, with residents offering their services at health institutions, supervised by health care professionals.
"We are also hoping to motivate the staff through these training, create less stressful working environments, and achieve greater trust among staff and between patients and service providers," Thomas Edwards said.
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Hilton attended Dartmouth College, earning his B.A. in Economics in 1999. He rowed for the Dartmouth lightweights and co-captained the 1998-99 squad that won a Bronze medal at the IRA National Championship. After college, Hilton served as the lightweight intern at Harvard University from 1999-01 before returning to full time training at the U.S. Rowing Training Center in Princeton, N.J.
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Pac-12 Notebook: Buffalo transfer could help Cal at QB
A look around the Pac-12:
• California. Buffalo-transfer Zach Maynard could be the quarterback to return coach Jeff Tedford's rep as a QB guru and Cal back to relevancy.
Let's face it. Tedford's quarterback wizardry has waned with the up-and-down careers of Kevin Riley and Nate Longshore. But in Maynard, Tedford has the quickest quarterback he's had at Cal. Yes, he transferred from Buffalo but as a North Carolina prep he was also recruited by the likes of Louisiana State, Oregon and Clemson.
He had a good career at Buffalo but transferred when coach Turner Gill escaped for Kansas. Maynard's dual-threat skills don't fit Tedford's pro-set attack but maybe Eric Kiesau, Colorado's offensive coordinator last year, will get him and Cal headed in the right direction.
Remember, the Golden Bears play at Colorado Sept. 10.
• Stanford. It's a three-man race to become Andrew Luck's backup at quarterback.
• UCLA. Bruins' embattled quarterbacks struggle with the pistol offense as F-back Damien Thigpen goes down.
• USC. Junior tailback Curtis McNeal, once a major prep star at Venice High, is academically eligible after missing last year. He'll help replace Marc Tyler, who's suspended for the opener against Minnesota.
• Arizona State. The Sun Devils had a full-contact scrimmage Wednesday with mixed results.
• Arizona. The Wildcats mull the possibility of redshirting backup quarterback Matt Scott.
• Oregon. Coach Chip Kelly introduces new sideline music for practice.
• Oregon State. Receiver Micah Hatfield broke his hand and is out six weeks, the third straight season he has suffered an injury.
• Washington. Suite prices for the $250 million renovation of Husky Stadium, due for completion in the fall of 2013, were unveiled. Fans can follow the renovation's progress at HuskyStadium.com.
• Washington State. Sophomore C.J. Mizell, whom Scout.com ranked the No. 5 prep linebacker in the country three years ago and who originally signed with Florida State, is rededicating himself to the game.
• Utah. On a unit not blessed with depth, three guards have gone down with Latu Heimuli out with a thumb injury that will require surgery.


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At the Lázló Bitó Conservatory Building a program of contemporary music composed by current undergraduate students was performed under the title of Music Alive! The program was curated by faculty members Blair McMillen and George Tsontakis who provided a brief introduction.
Blair McMillen sat at the piano stool to play "Waterfall/Rapids" by Haydn Miller, a junior at Bard. Miller, a student of Joan Tower, began playing the saxophone in fifth grade, and now defines himself as a composer. In two parts with lilting arpeggio runs, what appeared to begin as a classical composition, it effortlessly molted into jazz running to the horizon. That transition was so smooth, it was a revelation. There was a little rhythmic piano knocking that I didn't care for, but here is a talented composer from which we will hear more in the future.
Jackson Spargur's poetically entitled "Ticktall Clockfall" toyed with mysterious and haunting rhythms as it achieved, both in upper and lower registers, strange yet attractive harmonies no one has ever heard. One might think of Icelandic or Finnish music, yet it was not that—it was something new. Victor Toth on bass clarinet, John Belk on cello, and Alex Hamme on piano achieved blended mood and arrived at a conclusion that was more than satisfactory.
Corey Chang's "Pulsate" for a dozen instruments was conducted by George Tsontakis. This piece offered program music for Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Tell-Tale Heart." This piece magically conjured the manic narcissism of Poe's hysteric irony. Corey's works have been performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra as well as Da Capo Chamber Players. He has an imaginative gift for musical coloring.
"Nonexstet" by Christopher Beroes-Haigis appeared to be a satire on war, a subject, conceptually speaking, that might (one would think) be inclined to cliché, yet I found it full of dramatic suspense culminating in the pregnant silence of despair. Christopher, who played the cello that gave foundation to the piece, studies under cellist Peter Wiley and this certainly shows. Despite the bitter subject, I found this piece extremely arresting.
Luke Koening set three poems of Emily Dickinson with tenor Vitalis Im and Luke himself at piano with Kaila Piscatelli, who played exceptionally well, on cello. Copland and a dozen others have set some of Dickinson's poems to chamber music, yet these particular poems I don't believe have been set before. It was a pleasure to hear these poems and I was particularly taken with the last one, "Patience—has a quiet Outer."
Luke Haaksma, a first year student, composed "Upswing" which concluded the concert. Amid much percussion, the flute played by Bridget Bertoldi was prominent, as well as the violin of Matthew Woodard. This piece appeared to wander an unfamiliar landscape of sound and featured some minimalist solos, mostly in the higher register.
If someone were to ask me, where they could hear new cutting-edge classical music, I would not know where to direct them until now. Students at Bard are creating the future now.


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Best day to visit WDW in August
"What is the best day to visit in August?"
Dad's August Crowd Calendar will show you that August is the month where crowds go from CrAzY to lazy in like two days. So, the first half of the month crowds are CrAzY, heavy crowds, and that lasts until about the 15th of the month. 15th, still kind of heavy crowds, 16th moderate crowds, 17th light crowds. Then the lazy crowds show up. It's just almost like a light switch. You know, turn the light switch off, crowds go away. That's the way August works. And so August, you avoid the first half of the month, CrAzY, and you go towards the last half of the month lazy.
Dad's August Disney World Crowds pageThe good thing about, especially the end of the last half of the month, this year for the first time ever, you've got Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting in August. On August 25th and the 29th, there are Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party's.
Dad's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party pageThe Epcot International Food and Wine Festival starts right at the end of the month, so there's a lot of good stuff that last week of August. That's probably when I would recommend to go that last week of the month. But, anytime after the 15th of the month should be a fine time to go. It's gonna be hot, nothing you can do about that. It's just gonna be hot, that's the way it is. Disney in August is scorching hot.
Dad's Bottom LineSo first half of the month CrAzY crowds, the last half of the month lazy crowds ... The last week of the month is the best.


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In this post I'll run through the first four games of the season: the league wins over Oita and Kashiwa; the loss in Osaka against Cerezo; and the goalless draw in the Cracker Cup against Tosu yesterday. I'm not using any photos, because I shouldn't, according to the club's PR department.
Oita 1-2 FC Tokyo
J1 Matchday 1We headed down to Kyushu for the first game of the season, and it turned into a happy return for ex-Oita folk Ranko Popovic, Masato Morishige and Keigo Higashi as we left the Oita Bank Dome with three points after an ultimately convincing 2-1 win.
After we dominated the opening 15 minutes, with Higashi looking particularly hungry on his Tokyo debut (he smashed a shot onto the bar in the 9th minute), we found oursleves behind in the 17th minute after Choi Jung Han took a pass from a short corner, whipped the ball across the box, and with Yasuhito Morishima's diagonal run distracting Shuichi Gonda, the ball bounced through the area and in at the far post. Oita suddenly had their tails up, and we almost fell two goals down after a dreadful attempted clearance/back pass from Morishige, but we were indebted to Gonda, who made a key one-on-one save.
We pulled ourselves level in the 26th minute after a superb flowing move that started on the halfway line on the right when Yuhei Tokunaga nicked the ball as Oita looked to counter. Lucas took a pass from Tokunaga and laid the ball off to Hideto Takahashi on the touchline, Takahashi played a square ball infield that looked to be heading Higashi's way before Kazuma Watanabe pinched it. Watanabe turned and darted towards goal, played the ball to Aria Hasegawa stationed dead centre on the edge of the box, took the return from Aria and curled a superb first-time shot with his left foot around the keeper and in at his right hand post. A brilliant finish from Kazuma, the sort of quality technique we didn't see much of from him in 2012.
Eleven minutes into the second half we took the lead thanks to a very alert piece of play and a composed finish from Aria that left Oita stunned. Following a strong run down the right from Tokunaga his shot was deflected out for a corner, and the threat looked to be over when Takahashi headed Higashi's corner right at the keeper. But when the keeper rolled the ball out through the middle to try and start an Oita attack, Aria nipped in, took a touch and stroked a shot with his left foot into the unguarded net.
In the last half hour Oita created several half-chances, but Gonda wasn't overly extended, and the major interest for us was Tadanari Lee's 20-minute cameo on his Tokyo debut. He almost scored with just his second touch, when he poked Lucas' low cross from the right on target but the keeper was simply in the way having known nothing about it. Lee then had two great chances in quick succession as the clock ticked down, but the keeper made a good one-on-one save on the first and then he screwed a shot just past the post.
That was just about it, and we ran out deserved 2-1 winners, getting our season off to a solid start.
FC Tokyo 3-0 Kashiwa
J1 Matchday 2What a way to open the season at home! While it wasn't as exhilarating as the 3-2 comeback win over Nagoya in our home opener in 2012, this was as complete a 90 minute display as we've seen at Aji Sta in the past three or four years. On a glorious March afternoon the crowd of just over 26,000 was slightly disappointing, but those who rolled up saw a dynamic Gasmen performance.
We fielded an unchanged XI, and the first half was all about Watanabe, as he carried on from where he left off in Oita with two superb first-time finishes with his left foot that gave us a commanding 2-0 half time lead. The first came in just the sixth minute when Takuji Yonemoto nicked the ball in the centre circle and lifted a ball over the top for Kazuma to run on to. With the keeper hedging his bets and not committing to come for the ball, Watanabe simply rifled a low first-time shot through his legs and into the net to give us a dream start.
In the 28th minute it was 2-0 after Kosuke Ota did well to win a header on the edge of the box after his initial cross was half cleared. Ota headed down in the direction of Higashi, who shot first-time on the turn, miss hit the ball but it bounced perfectly into the path of Watanabe who slotted home at the keeper's near post with a minimum of fuss. We finished the first half in the ascendancy, and were great value for our lead.
Kashiwa improved as the second half got going, but new signing Cleo was unable to have much of an impact as key man Leandro Domingues was stifled by the strong pressing of Takahashi and particularly Yonemoto in the middle of the park. The better chances continued to come our way though, and Higashi was denied his first Tokyo goal twice in quick succession in the 58th minute, and then in the 74th minute, Lee, who had come on for Watanabe five minutes earlier, lashed a shot from the left side of the box out of the keeper's reach but off the junction of bar and post.
Four minutes later we put the game to bed thanks to a brilliant strike from Aria, which put a perfect end to a slick passage of play that also involved Tokunaga, Lee and Yonemoto. Aria picked up Yone's pass on the left just outside the box, cut onto his right foot inside a couple of defenders and picked his spot in the top corner at the keeper's near post. A superb goal and a fantastic way to cap a total team performance against one of the sides tipped to challenge for the title this season.
Cerezo Osaka 1-0 FC Tokyo
J1 Matchday 3Did this feel familiar? Yes, yes it did. After two straight wins to start the season we headed down to Kansai to try and make it three-from-three against another team with a 100% record, just as we had done in 2012 when we knocked off Kobe after a tight away win (over Omiya) and a great display at home (against Nagoya). Unfortunately history didn't repeat though, and we returned home with nothing, though we had good reason to feel aggrieved after several borderline decisions went against us, with the players and coaching staff venting their frustrations with the referee at the final whistle.
Unchanged again, we roared out of the gate, with Watanabe looking to carry on his red-hot form with a shot into the side netting in the first 30 seconds, and there were other chances for Hasegawa and Tokunaga in the first five minutes. Our first gripe came in the 21st minute, when Higashi was adjudged to have controlled Ota's cross from the left with his arm as he laid the ball down for Lucas, who smashed home on the volley. One replay angle suggested the ball had come off Higashi's shoulder, another that the ball may have flicked his hand on the way down, but it was a difficult one to call and unfortunately it set the tone for our frustration with the officiating the rest of the way.
In a cagey game our next clear-cut chance came in the 37th minute, when Aria stepped in front of a pass on the halfway line and surged forward, with Watanabe on his right and Higashi making good ground on his left more centrally. Aria chose to try to play in Watanabe, who probably should've taken a shot on but instead slid to ball across the box but behind Higashi, who had carried on his run too far.
Two minutes into the second half we fell behind, as a loose pass from Tokunaga out on the right touchline was punished as Cerezo countered at speed, though there was controversy here too. Their Brazilian striker Edno, who did nothing much else all game, flicked a ball out to the left to find fullback Yusuke Maruhashi, who had come on at half time for Kenta Mukuhara, on loan from us of course. With an extra man over Maruhashi slid in teenage winger Takumi Minamino, who rolled the ball across the box to a totally unmarked (though possibly offside) Hotaru Yamaguchi, who tapped home.
Yamaguchi may well have been level with the last man, Morishige, who was caught between running at Minamino and covering Yamaguchi, but the lack of a TV replay suggests that he was probably off. Regardless of that though, it was concerning to see us caught out so badly on the counter again, something we saw way too much of last season.
Seven minutes after going behind we again felt hard done by after putting the ball in the net, and again Higashi and Lucas were involved, as the former was deemed to have failed to hold his run as he tapped in the latter's cross along the six yard box. If it felt like it wasn't going to be our day after all that, then a double stop on Lee in the 68th minute all but confirmed it. Morishige hoisted a perfectly-weighted ball over the top for Lee (on just two minutes earlier) to run on to, and one-on-one with keeper he first lashed a shot that was parried away, then fired the rebound on target only for a covering defender to block the ball away with his legs.
Hiroki Kawano replaced Lucas with 13 minutes left but was unable to have an impact, and a Lee header straight at the keepr from Naohiro Ishikawa's corner a minute later was as close as we came as Cerezo did just enough to keep us out. It all went a bit mental right at the death as Higashi was booked for a tumble in the box looking for a penalty in the 95th minute, and then Gonda was yellow carded after the match had finished for not lining up to shake hands in a timely manner. The ref was acting like a right twat by this stage, and the manager came out to give him a piece of his mind as our frustration really boiled over. Not a pleasant end to an afternoon that we can only hope will sting the players until Yokohama away on the 30th.
FC Tokyo 0-0 Tosu
Nabsico Cup Group B Matchday 1The manager rung the changes for our first Cracker Cup group stage game since 2010, giving first starts in red and blue to Lee up front and Hirotaka Mita on the right flank, with Kenichi Kaga replacing Jang Hyun Soo (away with the South Korean national team) in central defence, and Hitoshi Shiota and Sotan Tanabe deputising for Gonda and Takahashi (away with Japan: Aria moved into centre mid; Tanabe played on the left). We also brought Yohei Otake and Hideyuki Nozawa into the 18, with Lucas, Ishikawa and Vucicevic not in the matchday squad.
In a very strong wind, and with the pitch in far from ideal condition, the game never hit any real heights, with Tosu looking at their most dangerous whenever Kota Mizunuma or Koki Kiyotake were on the ball, while we looked to Higashi and Lee for inspiration. Tosu had the wind at their backs in the first half, but apart from one punched save of a long range free kick Shiota didn't have a great deal to do.
In the second half Mita came into the game more, and he had probably our best moment when he made a clever diagonal run, controlled Aria's lofted ball between two defenders on his chest and lashed a first-time shot which skimmed the bar on its way over.
Otake came on for the last 20 minutes and had some nice touches but was unable to find much space around the box, and Sota Hirayama (on with 13 minutes left) and Watanabe (on for the last three) suffered from the same problem as we struggled to make our late domination count. The 0-0 draw was the first such result we've had in all competitions since October 2011 in J2 Matchday 31, when our opponent was...Tosu.
Up to Kashima this Saturday then for another Cracker Cup engagement, before we make the short trip to Yokohama for J1 Matchday 4 on the 30th to take on table-toppers F.Marinos.