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Two of the nation's top naval intelligence officers, Vice Adm. Ted Branch and Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless, have had their access to classified material suspended in connection with a bribery scandal involving a Singapore-based contractor.
A decision was made to pull access for Branch, the director of naval intelligence and Loveless, the director of intelligence operations, due to the "nature of allegations" against the two "in connection with an ongoing Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) investigation into illegal and improper relations with Leonard Francis, CEO of Glenn Defense Marine," according to a statement released by Rear Adm. John F. Kirby, the Navy chief of information.
"The suspension was deemed prudent given the sensitive nature their
current duties and to protect and support the integrity of the
investigative process," the statement read. "The allegations against Admirals Branch and Loveless involve inappropriate conduct prior to their current assignments and flag officer rank. There is no indication, nor do the allegations suggest, that in either case there was any breach of classified information."
The move follows the arrest of a third officer in the growing bribery scandal that allegedly involves delivering classified and other sensitive material to Glenn Defense Marine, which resupplies and services Navy ships in Asia. In exchange, the officers allegedly were provided with prostitutes, luxury travel and cash, according to prosecutors.
Cmdr. Jose Luis Sanchez was arrested on Wednesday, the third officer caught up in the scandal. The Washington Postreports:
"The bribery case is shaping up as the biggest the Navy has confronted in years. Another Navy commander and a senior investigator for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service were arrested in September, likewise on charges of providing inside information to Glenn Defense Marine in exchange for prostitutes and other favors.
"A Navy captain who is also under investigation was relieved of his ship's command last month, although he has not been charged.
"In charging documents unsealed Wednesday, federal investigators said Sanchez gave classified ship visit schedules and other information to Glenn Defense Marine starting in 2009, when he was serving as a senior logistics officer for the Navy's 7th Fleet in Japan. The arrangement continued until Sanchez transferred to Florida in April, court papers say."

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Psychiatry in Huntington Beach, CA
Many people worldwide suffer from mental disorders or require mental health treatment. This treatment is typically provided by psychiatrists, who practice psychiatry. Psychiatrists help people from all walks of life with the goal of aiding them in achieving mental clarity and overcoming mental and personality disorders.
If you would like to know more about mental health treatment and psychiatrists, call (949) 202-5268 or contact Dr. Debra Hill online.
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Psychiatry refers to the analysis, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatrists frequently provide therapy, in which patients discuss their issues and work through them. Psychiatrists may also prescribe mental health medications such as anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications.
Psychiatry is governed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Much like other doctors, psychiatrists frequently select a specialty or sub-specialty for which they receive extensive training and expertise. Psychiatry specialties include:
- Addiction psychiatry
- Social psychiatry
- Neuropsychiatry
- Military psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
- Child psychiatry
- Adolescent psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
Some psychiatrists provide care for just one of these sub-specialties, but many others choose to offer more generalized mental health treatment.
How Does Psychiatry Work?
Every psychiatrist will likely have a unique method to mental health treatment. In general, however, psychiatrists treat patients who are suffering from:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorders
- Grief
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Dysthymia
- Postpartum depression
This is a small selection of the mental health disorders psychiatrists treat. Psychiatrists are known to treat these disorders with numerous methods. Some of the most common types of psychiatric care include:
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Some disorders are best treated with a combination of treatments that can only be determined once a consultation or initial analysis has taken place. In general, psychiatric care begins with one of these steps. Most patients are referred to a psychiatrist by their general care physician, although that is not always true. Psychiatry is typically ongoing care because many mental health disorders have no cure.
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Matt Hirvela/Bicentennial Park is a neighborhood park located on the east side of the city that offers a little of everything. The all-volunteer built trail travels around the entire circumference of the park. The park is a 4.72 acres and includes a gazebo, lending library, paved walking trails, play equipment, monument, picnic and natural areas.
The paved trail that surrounds the park began as a volunteer effort in 2009 and continued section by section until 2018. Numerous volunteer efforts, particularly by the part of local scout groups and individual. Several small capital grants were awarded by Snohomish County and some materials were donated toward this project.
The property was originally owned by resident Matt Hirvela, who desired to see the site preserved as park property. The site was acquired as a children's park in 1968 with the aid of a $17,350 matching grant from the Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and a $5,750 land value donation from Mr. Hirvela.
Under the terms of the donation, Mr. Hirvela retained the rights to continue to live on the property in a 900 square foot log cabin in the southwest corner of the property until his death in 1980. The 2 bedroom cabin was rented to private occupants for a number of years before being removed in 2012.
The park was dedicated the Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park on the 4th of July 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration. A number of improvements have been completed in this park including sidewalk construction, gazebo, lighting, monument and benches in 2014, and completed the pathway in 2018.


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OCEAN PINES- Seasoned PGA professional Sean Fischbeck was named the new golf pro at the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club last week, becoming the third to hold the position in a year.
Fischbeck, a veteran golfer and course administrator, comes to Pines from the golf courses at the Glen Riddle community, where he served as head pro and general manager. He replaces former Ocean Pines golf pro Steve Reeves, who resigned in December after seven months on the job. Reeves replaced long-time Ocean Pines pro Bob Beckelman, who stepped down from the position last February.
Fischbeck was chosen from a field of several applicants for the position, according to Ocean Pines Association general manager Tom Olson. The community received several responses from all over the mid-Atlantic region, but Fischbeck was ultimately chosen because of experience on the golf course and as an administrator.
"Sean's skill sets stood out as a good fit for Ocean Pines, particularly because of his skills as a pro and his high profile in promoting golf on the Eastern Shore," said Olson. "We look forward to having Sean contribute to our efforts to develop outside play, membership growth and showcasing our great course among the golfing communities."
The Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club opened in 1971. It was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Fischbeck, who began his duties at the Pines course last week, said he looked forward to the opportunity and expected the transition to be a smooth one.
"I was excited to learn this position had become available," he said. "I've watched the great progress in course upgrades and planning that the golf management team has done over the past few years and was anxious to become part of this dynamic effort. The appointment gives me an opportunity to showcase my talents and help generate course revenues and apply my skills at one of the finest courses on the Eastern Shore."
Meanwhile, the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club has kicked off its 2008 membership campaign with a 16-month program that starts immediately and provides new members with an opportunity to play right through April 2009. The course is open to the public. For more information, contact the pro shop at (410) 641-6057.


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You might expect a band named Desert Noises to give their music a stark, arid edge, something grim and dry. In reality, though, the only thing truly dry about this Utah-hailed indie rock outfit is their hometown. By all accounts, Desert Noises is wet. The group's 2012 EP, I Won't See You, babbles and laughs with a sleepy pop sheen not too far removed from Band of Horses. Each song moves in endless crescendo, and the result is a good, crisp wave of sound. And boy, do these cats know how to surf. When that climax finally comes, it's moving, redemptive, haunting, spastic and wholly unexpected; despite the preceding buildup, you never quite see it coming.
More recently, Desert Noises has ripped away the electric cover and let some dust come in. "Dime in My Pocket," which will appear on the new album 27 Ways (out March 25 on SQE music), is a floorboard-shakin' slide stomp that evokes a more suitable, desert-y image. At the end of the day, though, Desert Noises haven't changed their spots. Cool, reflective, electric grooves are the name of the game.
The band is on a gigantic tour right now, spanning a massive dog leg down the West Coast and on into the South. And you know how it gets down there. Balmy. At the end of the day, that just about sums it up. Desert Noises is balmy. Wet, hot, stylish. They'll knock your socks off.
Desert Noises play with AAN 9:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 8, at Sam Bond's; $7.


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On 28 February 2005, Manchester City beat Norwich in a match best remembered for a halftime call to action by Norwich owner Delia Smith.
In their first Premier League season since 1995, Norwich were struggling and looked likely to return to the second tier. By the time they hosted Manchester City at Carrow Road in February, they had dropped down into the table's twentieth spot, having won only three of their 27 matches. So it was a bit of a shock when Norwich surged to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Dean Ashton (12') and Leon McKenzie (16'). But they could not hold the lead, conceding twice before the break, one each to Antoine Sibierski (25') and Robbie Fowler (37').
With the two teams level at half time, Norwich majority shareholder and celebrity chef Delia Smith took a microphone and tried to inspire the home supporters, saying she had "a message for the best football supporters in the world. We need a twelfth man here. Where are you? Where are you? Let's be having you! Come on!"
Smith's outburst drew mixed criticism, with some applauding her devotion to the club and others claiming her behavior was undignified. In any event, her exhortation had little effect, as Norwich conceded another Fowler goal in the 90th minute and lost 2-3.
They were relegated at the end of the season, but returned to the Premier League in 2011. After bouncing back and forth a couple of times, they were relegated again for the 2016-17 season and currently play in the Championship.
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Monday, February 27, 2017
27 February 1977 - Maradona Goes International
On 27 February 1977, Argentina beat Hungary 5-1 in a friendly that marked the international debut of 16-year old Diego Maradona.
At the time, Hungary had been the more successful team, with two World Cup finals (1938 and 1954), three Olympic gold medals (1952, 1964, 1968) and one silver medal (1972). But they were in decline, failing to qualify for the 1974 World Cup, the 1976 Olympics, or the 1976 European Championship. Argentina, meanwhile, had reached the Olympic final in 1928 and the World Cup final in 1930, but had since done little on the global stage (they did have 12 Copa América trophies, however).
For the friendly, they met at the Bombanera in Buenos Aires, where approximately 60,000 people turned out to watch. By half time, the hosts were up 4-0 with a hat-trick from Daniel Bertoni (11', 18') and a goal from Leopoldo Luque (37'). Luque added another just after the break (47') to extend the lead to 5-0 before Hungary substitute Zombori Sándor pulled one back in the 61st minute.
One minute later, Argentina made a couple of substitutions of their own, taking Ricardo Villa off for Jorge Benítez and replacing Luque with young Argentinos Juniors midfielder Diego Maradona. It was Maradona's first appearance for Argentina and he would go on to become the country's greatest player, earning a total of 91 caps and leading them them to World Cup glory in 1986.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
25 February 1912 - Every Tradition Starts Somewhere (Even Barcelona's)
On 25 February 1912, 15-year old Paulino Alcántara set three club records when he scored a hat-trick for Barcelona on his debut. He eventually set a fourth as Barça's all-time leading goalscorer.
In a club renowned for its youth academy, Alcántara set the standard. Born in Iloilo City in the Philippines in 1896, the striker began his youth career in Spain with FC Galeno before joining Barcelona in 1912. He was just 15 years, 14 months, and 8 days old when he made his first appearance--against Català in the Catalonian Championship--making him the youngest player to debut with the Barcelona first team. Not content to settle for that record, he also contributed three goals in the 9-0 win, making him the club's youngest goalscorer and youngest player to net a hat-trick.
Apart from a brief break from 1916 to 1918 when he returned to the Philippines, Alcántara remained with Barcelona until his retirement in 1927. During that period, he won five Copa del Rey titles and ten Catalonian Championships (he also won two league titles with Bohemian while in the Philippines). He finished his Barça career with a record total of 357 goals in 357 games. That remained the club record until Lionel Messi broke it in 2014.
Alcántara became a doctor after his retirement, but went on to become a coach (he briefly managed the Spanish national team), then returned to Barcelona as a member of the club's board of directors.
Friday, February 24, 2017
24 February 2004 - I Can Do One Of Those In 140 Seconds (It's Not The Hat-Trick)
On 24 February 2004, Bournemouth substitute forward James Hayter set a Football League record when he scored a hat-trick in just 2 minutes and 20 seconds. And it wasn't even his biggest event of the week.
Hayter had been with the Cherries since 1996 and had already tied a club record when he scored four against Bury in October 2000. But that was a relativiely minor accomplishment when compared to his performance against Wrexham in February 2004.
Bournemouth were already up 3-0 when Hayter came on in the 84th minute, but scored twice in the 86th minute then once more in the 88th minute. With all three goals coming in the span on 140 seconds, it was the fastest hat-trick in English league history, beating the previous record of 130 seconds set by Gillingham's Jimmy Scarth in 1952. Unfortunately for Hayter, his parents did not see his record accomplishment, having left early when they thought he wasn't going to play.
Despite the record hat-trick, the most memorable event of Hayter's week actually occurred three days earlier with the birth of his son.
Hayter had been with the Cherries since 1996 and had already tied a club record when he scored four against Bury in October 2000. But that was a relativiely minor accomplishment when compared to his performance against Wrexham in February 2004.
Bournemouth were already up 3-0 when Hayter came on in the 84th minute, but scored twice in the 86th minute then once more in the 88th minute. With all three goals coming in the span on 140 seconds, it was the fastest hat-trick in English league history, beating the previous record of 130 seconds set by Gillingham's Jimmy Scarth in 1952. Unfortunately for Hayter, his parents did not see his record accomplishment, having left early when they thought he wasn't going to play.
Despite the record hat-trick, the most memorable event of Hayter's week actually occurred three days earlier with the birth of his son.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
23 February 1901 - This One Went To Eleven
On 23 February 1901, Scotland opened the British Home Championship by getting their record margin of victory.
Ireland arrived at Celtic Park in Glasgow that day to face Scotland, who were the defending champions, but were completely unprepared for awaited them, as Scotland racked up 11 goals on the day--four from Celtic's Sandy McMahon (pictured), four from Rangers' Robert Hamilton, two from Celtic's John Campbell, and, for good measure, one from former Preston North End Invincible David Russell. Meanwhile, the Irish team were unable to breach the Scottish defense, so the match ended 11-0.
It was Scotland's biggest win, but it wasn't Ireland's worst result, as they had been beaten 13-0 by England in 1882. Scotland went on to draw their next two matches with Wales and England to finish as tournament runners-up (England won). Ireland finished last, losing all three matches.
Ireland arrived at Celtic Park in Glasgow that day to face Scotland, who were the defending champions, but were completely unprepared for awaited them, as Scotland racked up 11 goals on the day--four from Celtic's Sandy McMahon (pictured), four from Rangers' Robert Hamilton, two from Celtic's John Campbell, and, for good measure, one from former Preston North End Invincible David Russell. Meanwhile, the Irish team were unable to breach the Scottish defense, so the match ended 11-0.
It was Scotland's biggest win, but it wasn't Ireland's worst result, as they had been beaten 13-0 by England in 1882. Scotland went on to draw their next two matches with Wales and England to finish as tournament runners-up (England won). Ireland finished last, losing all three matches.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
22 February 2006 - Australia's Continental Shift
On 22 February 2006, Australia made their first appearance as a member of the Asian Football Confederation, beating Bahrain 1-3 in an Asian Cup qualifier.
Established in 1922, the Australian national team was a founding member of the Oceania Football Confederation, formed in 1966, along with New Zealand and Fiji. They were the federation's most successful team, but believed that the level of competition hurt their chances in major tournaments against teams from stronger federations--prior to 2006, they had qualified for only one World Cup, in 1974, which they exited in the group stage.
In 2005, the Asian Football Confederation issued a formal invitation for Australia to join, which the OFC executive committee endorsed unanimously. After FIFA's approval, the move became official in January 2006. In their first official match as an AFC member, played in Bahrain's National Stadium, they fell behind 1-0 thanks to a goal from Husain Ali (35'), but got goals from Archie Thompson (pictured) (53'), Josip Skoko (79'), and Ahmad Elrich (penalty, 87') to claim the win.
The increased level of competition had the desired result, as Australia went on to qualify for that year's World Cup and reached the Round of 16 before falling to eventual champions Italy, 1-0.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
21 February 2008 - Gazza's Days Get Darker
On 21 February 2008, former England star midfielder Paul Gascoigne's tragic battle with alcoholism and depression resulted in his compulsory admission to a mental hospital for treatment. Unfortunately for all involved, it did little good and he continues to struggle with his problems.
Gascoigne, popularly known as "Gazza," enjoyed a remarkable career that started in 1985 with Newcastle and included spells at Tottenham (1988-92), Lazio (1992-95), and Rangers (1995-98), among others. Meanwhile, he was capped 57 times by England between 1988 and 1998, including a standout performance in the 1990 World Cup that sparked "Gazzamania" back in England.
But throughout, he struggled in his personal life with addiction and other issues, including depression and bipolar disorder. His problems grew worse after his retirement in 2004, followed by a short and unsuccessful spell as manager of Kettering Town that ended with his sacking in 2005 after only 39 days in charge. He claimed later that he was drinking up to four bottles of whisky and vodka per day.
In February 2008, police were called to the Newcastle hotel where he was staying while recovering from a hip operation. After he threatened to harm himself, he was taken into custody and compelled to enter a mental health facility. But by the end of the year, he was again deep into his alcoholism, reportedly drinking up to 30 cans of beer per day.
After promising signs of recovery in 2009, Gascoigne again relapsed in 2010, culminating in two separate October arrests for drunk driving and possession of cocaine. A series of rehab attempts and relapses followed, most recently by his January 2017 entrance into a new rehab program.
Gascoigne, popularly known as "Gazza," enjoyed a remarkable career that started in 1985 with Newcastle and included spells at Tottenham (1988-92), Lazio (1992-95), and Rangers (1995-98), among others. Meanwhile, he was capped 57 times by England between 1988 and 1998, including a standout performance in the 1990 World Cup that sparked "Gazzamania" back in England.
But throughout, he struggled in his personal life with addiction and other issues, including depression and bipolar disorder. His problems grew worse after his retirement in 2004, followed by a short and unsuccessful spell as manager of Kettering Town that ended with his sacking in 2005 after only 39 days in charge. He claimed later that he was drinking up to four bottles of whisky and vodka per day.
In February 2008, police were called to the Newcastle hotel where he was staying while recovering from a hip operation. After he threatened to harm himself, he was taken into custody and compelled to enter a mental health facility. But by the end of the year, he was again deep into his alcoholism, reportedly drinking up to 30 cans of beer per day.
After promising signs of recovery in 2009, Gascoigne again relapsed in 2010, culminating in two separate October arrests for drunk driving and possession of cocaine. A series of rehab attempts and relapses followed, most recently by his January 2017 entrance into a new rehab program.
Monday, February 20, 2017
20 February 1971 - The Mighty Finn
On 20 February 1971, Finnish striker/midfielder Jari Litmanen was born in the city of Lahti. He went on to become the national team's all-time leading scorer, playing for them in four different decades.
He began his professional career in 1987 and spent time with Finnish clubs Reipas (1987-90), HJK (1991), and MyPa (1992) before joining Ajax, where he rose to international prominence. Between 1992 and 1999, he scored 135 goals in 253 appearances or Ajax, winning four league titles and the 1995 Champions League final (he finished as the tournament's second-highest scorer, with 6 goals).
After leaving Ajax, he one and a half relatively quiet seasons with Barcelona, then joined Liverpool in January 2001. In his first season there, he collected four trophies--the UEFA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and the League Cup--then won a fifth--the Community Shield--at the start of the next season.
He returned to Ajax in 2002 and won another league title in 2004, then moved again to a series of clubs that included Lahti (2004, 2008-10), Hansa Rostock (2004-05), Malmö (2005-07), and Fulham (2007-08) before moving to his final club, HJK, in 2011 at the age of 40 (he retired later that year). Along the way, he made 137 appearances for Finland from 1989 to 210, scoring a record 32 goals.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
19 February 2009 - They Were Just Saving Their Strength For Later
On 19 February 2009, Estudiantes got their Copa Libertadores campaign off to an inauspicious beginning, losing 3-0 to Cruzeiro in the group stage. They later rallied, however, and ended up getting their revenge in the final.
The Argentinians nearly missed out on the tournament altogether after losing to Sporting Cristal 2-1 in the first leg of their qualification round. But they won the second leg 1-0 and advanced thanks to their away goal.
Their first match of the group stage was away to Cruzeiro, played before a crowd of almost 34,000 at the Mineirão. There, after holding the hosts to a scoreless draw in the first half, they conceded a 63rd-minute penalty which was converted by Cruzeiro left back Fernandinho. That goal opened the floodgates, as substitute striker Kleber scored twice more in the next ten minutes, first beating the keeper from a tight angle with a low ball to the far post (69'), then getting the ball past him in a one-on-one (72') to finish the match at 3-0.
Estudiantes won the rematch 4-0 in La Plata and advanced to the knockout rounds as group runners-up behind Cruzeiro. They beat Libertad, Defensor Sporting, and Nacional to reach the final, where they again faced Cruzeiro and won 2-1 on aggregate to claim their fourth Copa Libertadores title (their first since 1970).
Saturday, February 18, 2017
18 February 1882 - The Luck Of The Irish Was Not With Them This Day
On 18 February 1882, Ireland set a record in their first international. Unfortunately, it was a record loss, as they fell to England 13-0.
The Irish FA had been founded two years earlier, making them the world's fourth oldest football association after England, Scotland, and Wales. For their inaugural match against England in Belfast, they pulled a team together primarily from two teams, Knock FC, who provided five players, and Cliftonville, who provided four. Their other two players came from Avoniel FC and Distillery, whose Samuel Johnston was only 15 years and 154 days old at the time.
England's team was more diverse, including players from seven different teams. But one team, Aston Villa, delivered nine of their thirteen goals, with five from Howard Vaughton (pictured) and four from Arthur Brown, both making their England debut. The other goals came from Charles Bambridge (Swifts FC), Henry Cursham (Notts County and Old Corinthians), and a couple from James Brown (Blackburn Rovers).
The match remains England's record victory and Ireland's (now Northern Ireland) record defeat.
Friday, February 17, 2017
17 February 2011 - Viva La Rewahlution!
On 17 February 2011, American journalist Grant Wahl announced his candidacy for FIFA President, running on a platform of transparency and a pledge to clean up the global football authority.
When Wahl made his announcement, FIFA and incumbent president Sepp Blatter were the focus of extensive criticism in the wake of alleged bribery scandals and the controversial decision to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite concerns about the weather and the country's need to develop an extensive infrastructure in a relatively short period of time. The two leading candidates for president were Blatter, running for his fourth consecutive term, and Mohammed Bin Hammam, president of the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Executive Committee member.
Wahl, a writer for Sports Illustrated, announced his intention to run on the Sports Illustrated website. He assured readers that his candidacy was serious and promised reforms including the use of goal-line technology and the public release of all of FIFA's internal documents. All he needed to become an official candidate was a nomination from any one of FIFA's 208 member associations.
Although his campaign received a tremendous amount of popular support (he got 95% of the vote in an online poll and garnered a swell of encouragement among both celebrities and grassroots supporters), he was unable to convince any association to nominate him. While several members told him they would support him if nominated (votes were taken by secret ballot), they declined to submit his name, because the nomination process was public and they feared reprisals from FIFA.
In April, shortly before the close of the deadline for nominations, Wahl ended his candidacy. Bin Hammam similarly suspended his own campaign, leaving the unopposed Blatter to win his fourth term.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
16 February 1899 - Iceland's Oldest And Most Successful Club
On 16 February 1899, Icelandic club Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur were founded. The country's oldest club, they have since gone on to become its most successful club as well, with a record 26 league titles.
Known as "KR," they play in black and white striped shirts, reportedly adopted from Newcastle. They won their first title in 1912, then won it again in 1919. A relative dry spell followed before they picked up another title in 1926, but they dominated the league afterward, winning six of the next eight.
KR fell off a bit in the latter half of the twentieth century, failing to win a single title in the Seventies or Eighties, and winning only one--the 1999 championship--in the Nineties. But that sparked another run of success that led to their record 256th title in 2014. It was followed the next year by a record 14th Icelandic Cup.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
15 February 1937 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Feyenoord
On 15 February 1937, Feyenoord legend and 1970 European Cup winner Coen Moulijn was born in Rotterdam.
A quick and agile left-winger, compatriot Johan Cruyff once praised Moulijn, saying "Coen mastered one movement better than anyone: threatening to pass his opponent through the center, and then speeding past him on the other side. He was an exceptionally talented football player. A typical product of the Dutch school." He began his professional career at neighboring Xerxes, but moved to Feyenoord after one season and spent the remainder of his career there, making over 500 appearances between 1955 and 1972. Along the way, he helped guide the team to five league titles and two Dutch Cups.
But he reached the pinnacle of his career in 1970 when Feyenoord won the European Cup over Celtic, 2-1. Throughout the tournament, Moulijn provided pinpoint service to his teammates Ove Kindvall and Ruud Geels, allowing them to finish as the competition's second and third-highest scorers that season, respectively.
After his retirement in 1972, he remained in Rotterdam and stayed involved with the club. Feyenoord later called him their greatest player and erected a statue of him outside the stadium in 2009. He passed away in January 2011 at the age of 73.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
14 February 2010 - No Love For The League Leaders
On 14 February 2010, Atlético Madrid did something no other La Liga team was able to do that season--beat Barcelona.
It was a result few could have anticipated. Barcelona were at the top of the league table, unbeaten on the season, while Atlético were in thirteenth, just six points above the relegation zone. When the two teams met earlier in the season at Camp Nou, Barça cruised to a 5-2 victory.
But after only eight minutes in Madrid, striker Diego Forlán (pictured) put the hosts up 1-0 after picking up a pass from José Antonio Reyes and putting it past Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes. Fifteen minutes later, Atlético doubled their lead with a free kick from Simão, taken at the edge of the box.
Despite going down 2-0, Barcelona quickly regained their composure, getting a 27th-minute goal from Zlatan Ibrahimović. Later, the Swede had two opportunties for an equalizer, but was twice denied by keeper David de Gea. The young Spanish keeper also stopped a shot by Lionel Messi near the break.
Barcelona's momentum had been rising at the end of the first half, but they could not maintain it in the second and the match ended 2-1. As consolation, it was their only loss of the season which ended with the league title. Atlético, meanwhile, improved their own fortunes and finished the season in eighth place.
Monday, February 13, 2017
13 February 1960 - The Most Incorruptible Man In Italy
On 13 February 1960, Italian referee Pierluigi Collina was born in Bologna. A six-time World Referee of the Year award winner, he went on to officiate some of the sport's biggest events, including Champions League and World Cup finals.
He got his start as a referee in 1977 and quickly rose through the hierarchy, taking charge of Serie C1 and C2 matches in 1988. Three years later, he was promoted to Serie A and B matches. In 1996, he took charge of his first major final, overseeing the Olympic final between Argentina and Nigeria, then, in 1999, he refereed the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Manchester United. He reached the pinnacle of his profession in 2002, when he was top official for the World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. Meanwhile, the IFFHS named him their World Official of the Year for six straight years, from 1998 to 2003.
Throughout his career, he remained above reproach, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and objectivity. When Italy was rocked by the 2006 match-fixing scandal, Collina's reputation was actually improved as police recordings of Juventus director Luciano Moggi, one of the primary conspirators, revealed that Collina refused to cooperate with any efforts to fix matches.
He retired in 2005, but continues to be involved in the sport, serving as an official for the Football Federation of Ukraine since 2010.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
12 February 1949 - Rowley Handles The Glovers
On 12 February 1949, Manchester United got their record FA Cup victory, beating Yeovil Town 8-0, with five of the goals coming from center forward Jack Rowley (pictured).
United were the defending cup holders, then in their fourth season under manager Matt Busby. Non-League side Yeovil Town had done an impressive job just to make it to the Fifth Round meeting against United, having advanced with wins over Romford (4-0), Weymouth (4-0), Division Two side Bury (3-1), and Division One side Sunderland (2-1, aet).
But that's where their good fortune ended, as they ran into a buzzsaw against United. Playing at Maine Road (because Old Trafford was still unusable after being bombed in World War II), the Red Devils destroyed the Glovers with Rowley's five goals, two from Ronnie Burke, and one from Charlie Mitten. The 8-0 margin is United's best in the FA Cup and Yeovil Town's worst across all competitions.
Manchester United went on to beat Hull in the next round, but fell to Wolves, the eventual winners, in the semifinals. Rowley left United in 1955 as the club's leading scorer with 211 goals in all competitions, though that total was later passed by Wayne Rooney (currently at 250), Bobby Charlton (249), and Dennis Law (237).
Saturday, February 11, 2017
11 February 1981 - No Little Victory For Victorino
On 11 February 1981, Nacional edged Nottingham Forest in the Toyota Cup to claim a 1-0 win.
Established in 1960, the Toyota Cup/Intercontinental Cup paired the reigning Copa Libertadores champions against the current European Cup winners. Originally played as a home-and-away two-legged tie, the 1980 edition (played in February 1981) was the first to decide the winner with a single match and the first to be played at the neutral location of Tokyo's National Stadium.
Forest entered the match on an unbeaten run of 42 matches and had collected international honors at a rapid pace, winning the 1979 and 1980 European Cups as well as the 1979 UEFA Super Cup. Nacional, meanwhile, had won the 1979 Uruguay Primera División along with that year's Copa Libertadores.
Playing before a crowd of 62,000, Nacional took an early lead with a 10th-minute goal from forward Waldemar Victorino (pictured at right). The attack was started near the midfield line by right back José Hermes Moreira, who passed the ball, then charged down the right side, got the ball back, and sent in a cross. Victorino received it in front of the goal, avoided a tackled, then drove the ball into the roof of the net.
It was Nacional's only real chance of the match, but it was enough. Nottingham Forest came close a couple of times, once sending the ball just wide of goal and then heading it off the post, but could not crack the Nacional defense. The day ended 1-0, with Victorino as the man of the match.
Friday, February 10, 2017
10 February 2006 - The Pharoahs Reign Again
On 10 February 2006, Egypt won their fifth African Cup of Nations trophy, beating Côte d'Ivoire on penalties, 0-0 (4-2). The match came forty-nine years to the day after their first win in an ACN match.
The two teams met earlier in the tournament's group stage, with hosts Egypt winning 3-1 on their way to topping the group. Côte d'Ivoire finished second to join them in the knockout rounds, where they upset Cameroon in a penalty shootout, 1-1 (11-12).
The final, played before a crowd of 80,000 at Cairo International Stadium, was not without controversy. After Côte d'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba missed a chance to win the match in regulation, Egypt had an 83rd-minute goal disallowed. Then, in extra time, Egypt won a dubious penalty kick for what appeared to be a fair challenge on Mohamed Barakat, but captain Ahmed Hassan sent his attempt off the bar and the match headed into penalties.
There, Hassan converted the first kick, while Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary saved Côte d'Ivoire's first kick, taken by Drogba. After Egypt's Abdel Halim Ali missed his attempt, El Hadary saved another to put Egypt ahead 2-1 after three kicks each. Emmanuel Eboue made his shot to bring the teams level, but Mohamed Aboutreika made the last kick for Egypt to claim the victory.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
9 February 1931 - And All He Wanted Was A Dukla Prague Away Kit
On 9 February 1931, midfielder Josef Masopust was born in Czechoslovakia. After leading the national team to a World Cup final, he was voted European Footballer of the Year and was later named the country's greatest player.
Masopust started his professional career in 1950 at the age of 19, signing with ZSJ Technomat Teplice. He played there for two seasons, then moved to ATK Praha (later renamed Dukla Prague) in 1952 and remained there for the majority of his career, scoring 79 goals in 386 appearances and winning eight league titles.
He rose to international prominence with the Czechoslovakian national team, earning 63 caps between 1954 and 1966. After a first-round exit in the 1958 World Cup, Masopust helped the team to a third-place finish at the 1960 European Championship, then reached the final of the 1962 World Cup. There, Masopust scored his only goal of the tournament to give Czechoslovakia a 15th-minute lead, though they went on to lose 3-1. Later that year, Masopust became the first Czech player to win the Ballon d'Or.
He continued to play until 1970 (spending his last two seasons in Belgium with Crossing Molenbeek), then moved into management, including spells with both Dukla Prague and the national team.
In 2003, when UEFA, in preparation for their 50th anniversary the following year, asked each of their member nations to name their best player of the past fifty years, the Czechs chose Masopust.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
8 February 1998 - Made Their Name Kind Of Ironic, Didn't It?
On 8 February 1998, Sporting de Gijón ended a record run of futility with their first win in 25 matches.
After ending the previous La Liga season on 22 June with a draw at Oviedo to claim a 15th-place finish, Sporting started the 1997-98 season by losing their first six matches. They claimed their first point of the new season in their seventh match, then proceeded to lose their next five. Counting the one from the previous season, they stretched their winless streak to 24, with 20 losses and only three draws, setting a Spanish record in the process.
They finally broke the run with a 2-1 victory over Racing Santander on 8 February. Unfortunately, it was one of only two wins for them all season and they finished the year at the bottom of the table and were relegated to the Segunda División. They remained there for a decade, eventually winning promotion back to the top flight for the 2008-09 season.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
7 February 1997 - Two Nations Weren't Big Enough To Hold Him
On 7 February 1997, USSR-born defender Akhrik Tsveiba joined an exclusive group when he made an appearance for his third national team.
In 1990, at the age of 33, Tsveiba (pictured) started his international career with the Soviet team, making 25 appearances for them through the summer of 1992 (the last seven of those appearances were with the Soviet Union's successor team, the Commonwealth of Independent States).
On 26 August 1992, after the dissolution of the CIS team, he made a lone appearance for Ukraine in a 1-2 friendly loss to Hungary. Then, just over five months later, he switched his allegiance to Russia. His first appearance for them came on 7 February 1997 in the opening match of the Carlsberg Cup, which Russia won over Yugoslavia on penalties, 1-1 (6-5). (Russia went on to win the tournament with a win over Switzerland in the final.)
He proceeded to make another seven appearances for Russia, bringing his career total to 34 before retiring from international play in 1997.
While players with caps from two different national teams are not uncommon, Tsveiba is one of only seven who have played for three different teams. Three of the others--Yury Nikiforov, Andrei Pyatnitskyi, and Sergei Mandreko--were former USSR players in similar situations to Tsveiba. The other three are Josef Bican (Austria, Czechoslovakia, and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia), László Kubala (Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Spain), and Karel Burkert (Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, and Bohemia and Moravia).
Sunday, February 5, 2017
6 February 1945 - I Don't Care Why They Chose The Name, I Like It
On 6 February 1945, SV Robinhood was founded in the Surinamese capital of Paramaribo. They have since become the country's most successful club, with a record 23 league titles.
The club was originally organized as a recreational outlet for the area's poorer citizens, which perhaps explains the unusual name, though no record of the reason survives. They joined the league in 1946, starting in the third division, and rose quickly through the ranks, winning the first of four consecutive titles in 1953.
They continued to accumulate silverware in the '60s and '70s, but really hit their stride in the '80s, winning the league nine times in that decade--every year but 1982, when they lost out to derby rival Leo Victor.
Robinhood won their most recent league title in 2012 and finished 7th out of 10 teams the last two seasons.
5 February 2011 - Presto, He's Gone
On 5 February 2011, Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Preston Edwards became an internet sensation after getting sent off in a match after just ten seconds.
Ebbsfleet, who were sitting in second place in the Conference South table, were at fourth-placed Farnsborough, whom they had beaten 2-1 earlier that season. The visitors kicked off and promptly sent the ball down to their left back, who--under pressure from a Farnsborough player after a failed clearance--tried to pass it back to Edwards. But the pass was too slow, allowing another Farnsborough player to get to it instead.
In order to prevent the goal, Edwards brought the attacker down in the box, resulting in a straight red--the fastest ejection in history for a goalkeeper. With no substitute keeper on the bench, Ebbsfleet were forced to replace him in goal with midfielder Tom Phipps, who made a valiant effort, but failed to stop the ensuing penalty kick. It was the first goal toward the final score of 3-0 for Farnsborough.
Video of the incident went viral soon afterward, making Edwards an overnight celebrity. Speaking to BBC Radio Kent, he said "I'd like to be known for better, different reasons, but it's happened. I've got to take it on the chin. At least I've got something in history." He ultimately got payback, however, as Ebbsfleet beat Farnsborough at the end of the season in the promotion playoffs, earning a spot in the Conference National.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
4 February 1937 - Stanley And Steele Strike For Stoke
On 4 February 1937, Stoke City recorded their record league victory, beating West Brom by the score of 10-3. It is also West Brom's record loss.
The teams met at Stoke's Victoria Ground separated by six spots in the table, with Stoke in fourteenth and West Brom sitting in twenty-first, only one place above the bottom. Their previous match ended as a 2-2 draw, so few people expected what happened next.
Powered by their star forward Stanley Matthews (pictured, left), Stoke took the lead in the 10th minute (scored by Freddie Steele (pictured, right) from a Matthews cross), but West Brom equalized one minute later. They scored again in the 20th minute and never looked back. Steele converted a 32nd-minute penalty to extend the lead to 3-1, then scored again to push the lead to 4-1 by the break.
In the second half, Stoke continued to surge and were up 5-1 before West Brom got their second goal. But Steele continued to torment the Baggies, scoring twice more to push the score to 7-2 en route to the final score of 10-3. While that remains a record margin in the league, it is a distant second to their 26-0 win over Mow Cop in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1877.
Steele went on to score a club record 33 league goals that season, part of his career total of 140 in 224 league appearances.
Friday, February 3, 2017
3 February 1908 - I've Always Wondered About That Shamrock
On 3 February 1908, Panathinaikos were founded in Athens. They have since gone on to become one of the most successful teams in Greece, with 20 league titles and one European Cup final to their name.
The club's founder, Giorgios Kalafatis, led forty others in a breakaway from their previous club, who had decided to drop football. They originally adopted the name Podosferikos Omilos Athinon, but changed it to Panathinaikos in 1924. Along the way, they fixed green and white as their colors and chose a shamrock as their club emblem (taking it from Chalcedona of Constantinople, the former club of Panathinaikos star and subsequent club president Michalis Papazoglou).
They won their first league title in 1930, but enjoyed their greatest run of success in the 1960s, winning six championships in the decade. In 1971, under manager Ferenc Puskás, they finished as European Cup runners-up, losing to Ajax in the final (it was the first of three consecutive European Cups for the Dutch side).
Panathinaikos won their most recent league title--their 20th--in 2010, adding it to their collection that includes 18 Greek Cups and three Greek Super Cups.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
2 February 2011 - Corinthians Get The Tolima Take-Down
On 2 February 2011, Brazilian giants Corinthians were dumped out of the Copa Libertadores in the first round by Colombian side Deportes Tolima.
The two sides met over two legs and played the first one to a scoreless draw in São Paulo on 26 January. One week later, they reconvened at Tolima's Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro to decide the contest. There, playing before a crowd of 15,000 the hosts took control of the match early and were denied a quick lead only by the brilliant play of Corinthians goalkeeper Júlio César and the referee's decision not to award what looked like a certain penalty for an 18th-minute foul by Corinthians in the box.
Corinthians did better in the second half, getting a great chance in the 50th minute with a powerful blast from striker Ronaldo (pictured), but Tolima keeper Anthony Silva managed to parry it. They then fell victim to a controversial goal on a Tolima counterattack in the 66th minute when forward Danny Santoya beat César after getting the ball in a marginally offside position.
Tolima's second goal left no room for doubt, however, as unmarked striker Wilder Medina connected on a cross and headed the ball home. The 2-0 loss continued Corinthians' frustration in the tournament, which they have never won. Tolima advanced to the group stage, but were eliminated there.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
1 February 1958 - Will The Real Luther Blissett Please Stand Up
On 1 February 1958, Luther Blissett, who holds the Watford records for appearances and goals, was born in Jamaica.
The striker, who moved to England at a young age, joined Watford's youth team in 1974, then signed a professional contract with the Fourth Division side one year later. His first two seasons were unremarkable, but he began scoring at a rapid pace in the 1977-78 season and helped Watford climb the league table all the way to the First Division by 1982. That season in the top flight--the club's first--was Blissett's best with a total of 27 goals in 41 appearances.
His performance caught the eye of Italian giants AC Milan, who signed him in June 1983 for £1M. But his form remained in England and he scored only six times in 39 appearances across all competitions before Milan sold him back to Watford for £550,000 in the summer of 1984. He remained there for another four years, then moved to Bournemouth for three seasons before returning to Watford for a third and final time. By the time he left again in 1992, he had set club records for appearances (503) and goals (183).
He retired 1994 after brief spells with Bury and Mansfield Town and also made a total of 14 appearances for England.
In 1994, a group of political and cultural activists in Italy adopted Blissett's name as a collective pseudonym for a series of pranks, saying "anyone can be Luther Blissett simply by adopting the name Luther Blissett." Use of the name quickly spread across Europe and the United States and was attached to a variety of activities, including one novel written under Blissett's name. The real Luther Blissett joked about participating, but is not actually a part of the project.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Cajun Corn Maque Choux - Mellow Yellow Monday
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...It's not the prettiest yellow in the garden but it is arguably the tastiest. I first had corn maque choux years ago and have been a fan of it ever since. Back then the vegetables were softened in bacon drippings and the corn simmered in a bath of heavy cream. Today's recipe is a healthier version of that dish and nearly as good. While the recipe is delicious made with fresh corn, I use frozen shoepeg corn to simplify things. The tender kernels are small and white and have a remarkably sweet flavor. I'm told that in the south it's also called country gentleman corn. It is wonderful in Cajun corn maque choux. The dish comes from southern Louisiana and it's thought to be fusion of French and native American cooking. I like to serve this with plain broiled chicken or grilled steak. Take a peak at the recipe. I think you'll enjoy this.
Cajun Corn Maque Choux...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red or green bell peppers
4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
6 strips crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
Hot sauce (optional)
1) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
2) Add corn, tomatoes, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Add milk and cook until corn is soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl. Pass hot sauce at table. Yield: 6 servings.
This post is linked to Mellow Yellow Monday.
It is also be linked to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and Tasty Tuesdays.
22 comments :
- Mozi Esme said...
That looks so yummy! I am craving fresh corn...
- July 6, 2009 at 12:42 AM
- Sara Chapman said...
This looks yummy. I love your pretty pix and your recipes, especially those not-too-sweet desserts. And thanks so much for visiting.
- July 6, 2009 at 1:09 AM
- yyam said...
Ahhh! Fresh corn tastes great! Why do I always feel hungry when I visit your blog?
- July 6, 2009 at 1:11 AM
- LV said...
One of my favorite dishes is corn on the cob. I am sure your is delicious. Makes me hungry just looking at the picture. I bet you are a wonderful cook.
- July 6, 2009 at 1:12 AM
- Lilli & Nevada said...
Oh heck i would of never thought about corn, great choice.
- July 6, 2009 at 1:28 AM
- fickle said...
i will surely try this recipe!
I played, toohere! - July 6, 2009 at 2:45 AM
- Nedekcir said...
They look scrumptious, now I need to visit my local farm to buy some, local corns are the best.
- July 6, 2009 at 7:28 AM
- ♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...
yellow corn, absolutely perfect for Mellow Yellow
I also want to invite you if you can join us every friday at FoodTripFriday. It's a weekly photo meme of nothing but FOOD. :) - July 6, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- kamz said...
hmm... yummy! i miss yellow sweet corn on a cob. grilled please! happy monday!
- July 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM
- Christina Kim said...
i love the idea of this side dish, and i love the idea of NOT braising it in bacon fat/butter!
- July 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM
- Pyzahn said...
Mmmm, corn and bacon. Be still my heart....and stomach.
p.s. don't think my comment went thru...guess I goofed on the word verificatin - July 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Lori said...
I cant wait till we start getting corn. There is a corn that they had last year that was early and it was oh so tastey and sweet. I want to say this is the same one but now I have to check with them when they start selling it.
- July 6, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- Annie Jeffries said...
That corn on the cob looks soooo good. I've never seen cotc in a mixture of yellow and white. I'll need to check around here and see if there is any available.
- July 6, 2009 at 12:01 PM
- Nukke said...
That looks so delicious and it has bacon in it too !!
- July 6, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- maryt/theteach said...
It does look delicious, Mary! Happy Mellow Yellow Monday! :)
- July 6, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- Kranky Granny said...
The sweet corn has been so good this year. I can't get enough. Will give this a try.
Thanks for the recipe and the visit to my site. - July 6, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- Creative Classroom Core said...
I come from a place that is famous for its corn, so I have bookmarked this recipe to try - looks amazing!
- July 6, 2009 at 3:20 PM
- SouthLakesMom said...
Enticing! I think I'd use 1/2 cup each of red and green bell peppers, but I like LOTS of color!
- July 6, 2009 at 7:09 PM
- Sasha said...
What an interesting little recipe! I should give it a try, since I always seem to have frozen corn in the freezer. : ]
- July 7, 2009 at 12:35 AM
- Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said...
Looks great. My 2 year old daughter LOVES corn! Thanks for sharing your recipe and joining us for the TMTT anniversary today.
- July 7, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- Jerralea said...
Cajun Corn sounds great! I love anything with bacon thrown in.
- July 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM
- Maria's Space said...
Yummy. That looks and sounds amazing.
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The other day, during an unplanned visit in a raw food and detox smoothies store…
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According to some people, our bodies are full of acid and constantly fight to preserve the acid-base balance, which wear us out and make us sick. It is said to cause illness, such as osteoporosis, eczema and even cancer.
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The full title of Darwin's Magnum Opus is Origin of the Species by means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of the Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Darwin's other writings reveal how barbarous evolutionary philosophy can be:
With savages, the weak in body and mind are soon eliminated; and those that survive commonly exhibit a vigorous state of health. We civilised men, on the other hand, do our utmost to check the process of elimination; we build asylums for the imbecile, the maimed and the sick; we institute poor laws; and our medical men exert their utmost skill to save the life of everyone to the last moment. There is reason to believe that vaccination has preserved thousands who, from a weak constitution, would formerly have succumbed to smallpox. Thus the weak members of civilised society propagate their kind.
No one who has attended to the breeding of domestic animals will doubt that this must be highly injurious to the race of man. It is surprising how soon a want of care, or care wrongly directed, leads to the degeneration of a domestic race; but, excepting in the case of man himself, hardly anyone is so ignorant as to allow his worst animals to breed.
The aid which we feel impelled to give to the helpless is mainly an incidental result of the instinct of sympathy, which was originally acquired as part of the social instincts, but subsequently rendered in the manner previously indicated more tender and more widely diffused. Nor can we check our sympathy, even at the urging of hard reason, without deterioration in the noblest part of our nature … We must, therefore, bear the undoubtedly bad effects of the weak surviving and propagating their kind.
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The Radeon HD 5970: Completing AMD's Takeover of the High End GPU Market
by Ryan Smith on November 18, 2009 12:00 AM EST- Posted in
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40nm Supply Redux
If you have seen our Radeon 5800 supply article, then you know that AMD is currently trying to come to terms with a significant shortage of Cypress dice. Since the 5800 series launched in September, TSMC's yields have taken a hit as the company ramps up 40nm production. And while this is resulting in more usable chips per week than when AMD started, it's lower than it was supposed to be. Compounding matters is high demand for these cards thanks to their performance, features, and a lack of significant competition from NVIDIA at this time.
So when we were briefed about the 5970, we asked AMD point-blank whether it was a good idea to be launching another Cypress based card so soon, and at a time when they already don't have enough chips to go around. Their answer was equally straightforward: why not?
The design is done and AMD is already capable of building the 5970. For AMD, there is no benefit in waiting; no matter what they do, anything with a Cypress chip in it today is going to sell out. Holding back may be slightly more egalitarian, but as the 5970 is a luxury part, it's not a high-volume part anyhow, so its introduction isn't going to significantly disrupt 5800 shipments even if it does use 2 GPUs per card. Ultimately I don't think we would even be having this discussion unless the profit margin on the 5970 is higher than the 5870, so at some point this comes down to AMD doing what is most profitable for them.
At $600, AMD isn't going to sell a ton of 5970s, and the launch numbers reflect this. While the 5800 series cards launched with tens-of-thousands of cards, the 5970 launch will simply be with thousands of cards. Even as a low-volume part, we're expecting the 5970 to sell out just as fast as any 5800 card did. But depending on what AMD does with future chip shipments though and what TSMC's yields do, this may be the first product line where demand finally gets met in the near future.
We also had a chance to talk to AMD about the overall 40nm supply situation. AMD of course isn't very pleased with the situation, but this is something they've apparently planned for, after their first 40nm test chips came back as being less impressive than their 55nm and 65nm test chips were. Besides TSMC's subpar yields, AMD is unable to get as many wafer starts as they'd like, which is compounding the issue.
Finally, we're told that the TSMC situation is continuing to improve, and that AMD currently expects the Cypress chip supply to pick up in December. To what level of production "pick up" goes with we're not sure, but it's likely less than demand. In talking to AMD, they didn't seem confident in being able to keep any Cypress-based products in stock through Christmas. Supplies will improve through the end of the year, but it sounds like it's going to be 2010 before supply and demand finally balance out.
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tcube - Monday, March 1, 2010 - link
Well my thought is that if amd would release this card on SOI/HK-MG in 32/28nm MCM config at 4 GHz it would leave nvidia wondering what it did to deserve it. And I wonder ... why the heck not? These cards would be business-grade-able and with a decent silicon they could ask for enormous prices. Plus they could probably stick the entire thing in dual config on one single card (possibly within the 300 W pcie v2 limit)... that would be a 40-50 Tflops card and with the new GDDR5(5ghz +) it should qualify as a damn monster. I would also expect a ~2-3k$ per such beast but I think its worth it. 50Tf/card, 6cards/server... 3Pflop/cabinet... hrm... well...it wouldn't be fair to compair it to general purpose supercomputers... buuut you could deffinatelly ray trace render avatar directly into HD4x 3d in realtime and probably make it look even better in the process... -
srikar115 - Sunday, December 6, 2009 - link
i agree with this reveiw ,here a complete summary i found is also intresting
http://pcgamersera.com/2009/12/ati-radeon-5970-rev...">http://pcgamersera.com/2009/12/ati-radeon-5970-rev... -
srikar115 - Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - link
http://pcgamersera.com/ati-radeon-5970-review-suma... -
xpclient - Friday, November 27, 2009 - link
What no test to check video performance/DXVA? DirectX 11/WDDM 1.1 introduced DXVA HD (Accelerated HD/Blu-Ray playback). -
cmdrdredd - Sunday, November 22, 2009 - link
Clearly nobody buying this card is going to put Crysis on "Gamer Quality" They'll put it on the max it can go. Why is AT still the only tech site in the whole world who is using "Gamer quality" with a card that has enough power to run a small town? -
AnnonymousCoward - Sunday, November 22, 2009 - link
Why does the 5970 get <= 5850 CF performance, when it has 3200 Stream Processors vs 2880? -
araczynski - Saturday, November 21, 2009 - link
i look forward to buying this, in a few years. -
JonnyDough - Friday, November 20, 2009 - link
why they didn't just call it the 5880. -
Paladin1211 - Friday, November 20, 2009 - link
I'm a professional L4D player, and I know the Source engine gives out very high frame rate on today cards. The test become silly because there is no different at all from 60 to 300+ fps. So, it all comes down to min fps.
I suggest that you record a demo in map 5 Dead Air, with 4 Survivors defend with their back onto the limit line of the position of the first crashed plane. The main player for the record will be vomitted on by boomer, another throws pipe bomb near him, another throws molotov near him also. Full force of zombies (only 30), 2 hunters, 1 smoker, 1 tank attacking. (When a player become a tank, the boss he's controlling become a bot, and still attacking the survivors).
This is the heaviest practical scene in L4D, and it just makes sense for the benchmark. You dont really need 8 players to arrange the scene, I think using cheats is much easier.
I know it will take time to re-benchmark all of those cards for the new scene, but I think it wont be too much. Even if you cant do this, please reply me.
Thank you :)
SunSamurai - Friday, November 20, 2009 - link
You're not professional FPS player if you think there is no difference between 60 and 300fps.


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Atheist Group Forces Ohio City to Remove Cross From Logo
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), based in Wisconsin, has claimed a victory in its case against the city of Steubenville in eastern Ohio after officials agreed to drop religious symbols from the community's official logo.
The Steubenville logo, which had been designed by local businessman Mark Nelson in 2011, featured the cross from Franciscan University's Christ the King Chapel and historic landmarks like Fort Steuben and the Veterans' Memorial Bridge.
"Steubenville is a theocracy and is a Christian city where non-Christians or nonbelievers are not favored citizens," FFRF's chief spokesman, Annie Laurie Gaylor, had said of the logo. She insisted that "the city may not depict the university chapel and cross because to do so places the city's imprimatur behind Christianity."
Back in May, FFRF sent a letter to Steubenville Mayor Domenick Mucci, arguing that the religious symbols on the logo violated the separation of church and state, and warned that the logo needed to be changed immediately, the New American reported.
"The city of Steubenville must not endorse 'faith' and church. While we understand that Franciscan University is part of the City, the City may not depict the University chapel and cross because to do so places the City's imprimatur behind Christianity. This excludes non-Christians and violates the Constitution," the letter stated.
This apparently startled the city, as officials gave way to the organization's demands without much of a fight.
"We will be approaching Mark Nelson of Nelson Fine Art and Gifts and asking him to redesign the city logo to remove the cross and silhouette of the Christ the King Chapel on the Franciscan University of Steubenville campus," said, Gary Repella, the city's law director.
Nelson has agreed to redesign the logo, but had admitted to being confused about why the FFRF had such strong objections against Steubenville's logo when many other cities have historic Christian-associated landmarks in their logos that have not been challenged
"We already prepared a new logo without the cross," Nelson said, "but I don't know why the Wisconsin organization objected to the silhouette of the Christ the King chapel. The Los Angeles county board of supervisors retained the Mission San Gabriel in its seal. The chapel is part of the Franciscan University of Steubenville campus."
He added that "what bothers me is this organization has used its interpretation of separation of church and state, that is not included in the Constitution, to bully the city into changing its logo. My family and I are proud to be here in Steubenville and to be part of the community. We are also proud to have a business in Steubenville."
Franciscan University has also said that it strongly disagrees with the push to redesign the logo.
"We find it particularly troubling that an out-of-town and out-of-touch group targeted the university for removal from the logo solely because of our religious identity," said Michael Hernon, the university's vice president of advancement. "For more than 65 years, Franciscan University of Steubenville has proudly served as an integral part of this community, and we were honored to have our chapel included in the new city of Steubenville logo."


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Last week I wrote¬Ýabout some issues that were raised at a recent CloudCamp I ran in Australia. Last week I looked at the contention (of some) that Software as a Service (SaaS) is no more than the Application Service Provider (ASP) approach of the nineties, albeit with a different name.
This week I want to look at a contention that some who were at the CloudCamp made about "functional completeness". Some in the room contended that;
SaaS will never be functionally sufficient for real world use. No one will ever run their business on Google docs.
The upshot of their argument was that users need full functionality and that the ability to do that within the browser is little more than a pipe dream. It is for this reason that one of the attendees, GoPC foudner and CEO, Graeme Speak believes the approach his company takes – that of virtualizing full versions of desktop applications and providing them remotely via a virtual desktop – is optimal.
The 80/20 Rule. Again
In a previous CloudU report, we looked at the 80/20 rule of the Cloud, in that case in relation to Cloudonomics. When it comes to functional completeness, and how it relates to suitability for purpose, the 80/20 rule once more comes into play.
Look into any organization that is a user of desktop software (for ease of use let's say Microsoft Word). How much of the incredibly complex functionality that word provides do users actually need? And how much of that core requirement is actually missing from SaaS alternatives like Google docs or Zoho. My contention is that for the vast majority of cases, SaaS alternatives more than provide the level of functionality that people actually need.
True there will always be power users who actually use the full range of functionality provided by desktop software, but I contend that for every one of those power users, there are a significant number of users who would be just as well served by a SaaS alternative, as by a full desktop package.
Add to the fact that SaaS delivered software brings advantages that desktop software can't offer (accessibility anywhere, collaboration etc) and the equation tilts strongly in favor of online options.
Iteration Soon Catches Up To Lethargy
I've been using Google Docs for five years or so – in that time I've seen the offerings move from being seriously functionally limited, to serving the vast majority of my needs – be it for spread sheeting or document creation. I've seen regular updates to the applications with new functionality being rolled out at an amazing pace. In the same time, and not to belittle Microsoft Word, an application that has, after all, incredible momentum in the marketplace, I've seen Word stand still in terms of functionality, and start to look seriously flawed in terms of the ever increasing requirement for online access and collaboration.
Extrapolate this trend out over another five years and it's not hard to imagine a time when the balance is flipped – when Google docs (for example) provides ALL the functionality that the vast majority of users need, and does so in a way that enables collaboration and anywhere access. At the same time I can imagine Word sitting where it does today – as a big (really, really BIG) application that is the metaphorical typewriter to today's sleek laser printer. All the while not really offering what users want – to be able to work on documents where and when they want.
Someone once said to me that it's not the big that eat the small, but rather the fast that eats the slow. The analogy works well in the software space, desktop software may be big and powerful, but SaaS moves fast – watch out!
We're covering these areas of Cloud Computing on an ongoing basis at CloudU, an educational series aimed at increasing the knowledge and skill that SMBs have about the Cloud.


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Religious Freedom in Our Military; This Is What Intolerance Smells Like
President Obama's new "religious tolerance" consultant to the Pentagon, Mikey Weinstein, wants Christian military service members who openly talk about their faith in uniform to be charged with treason, which is a crime punishable by death according to military law.
By employing his consulting services, and as Commander-in-Chief, President Obama is effectively endorsing Weinstein's recently voiced and written views such as: "Today, we face incredibly well-funded gangs of fundamentalist Christian monsters who terrorize their fellow Americans by forcing their weaponized [sic] and twisted version of Christianity upon their helpless subordinates in our nation's armed forces."
Weinstein's inflamed word picture helps the rest of us understand what the world looks like to those who live with their eyes wide shut and sort of sounds like that old cereal commercial… except this time Mikey doesn't like it – Christianity, that is, so no one else should. And Mikey's giving the rest of us an object lesson in intolerance by showing us what liberal secularists are about: "It's our way, or we shut you down." In this case, Obama's anti-Christian hit man, Weinstein, proposes that honorable men and women in the military who speak about their faith should be charged with a crime worthy of capital punishment. Smells like bull to me.
In recent months, there has been a push against Christianity in the military. A few notables include a military training instructor labeling Jews, Christians, Catholics and Mormons as extremists alongside al Qaeda. The Army blocked a Southern Baptist website, citing it displayed "hostile content," (the Pentagon has since blamed it on a malware glitch), and an Army email was distributed warning fellow soldiers to beware of Christian ministry "hate groups." Each of these incidents could be reasoned-away individually, but they all have one thing in common: Intolerance has an unmistakable stench.
News has it that Mr. Weinstein endorsed the Southern Poverty Law Center's recent statement listing certain Christian organizations as hate groups. He also whole-heartedly agreed with comments made by radical Army Lt. Col. Jack Rich, who told his subordinates to be on the lookout for dangerous Christian soldiers who should be expelled from the military for their beliefs.
Lauding the Lt. Colonel's statement in a Huffington Post anti-Christian hit piece April 16, Weinstein said, "We should as a nation effusively applaud Lt. Col. Rich," and said America should go further to "vigorously support the continuing efforts to expose pathologically anti-gay, Islamaphobic, and rabidly intolerant agitators for what they are: die-hard enemies of the United States Constitution. Monsters, one and all. To do anything less would be to roll out a red carpet to those who would usher in a blood-drenched, draconian era of persecutions, nationalistic militarism, and superstitious theocracy."
Gee, if I didn't know better, I'd think he was speaking about why we are fighting the war on terror.
Religious intolerance reached the proverbial Foggy Bottom in the same article when Weinstein described Christians as "those evil fundamentalist Christian creatures" who hide behind the "facades" of "family values" and "religious liberty." The same attributes could be also pinned to America's founders, whom I suppose Mr. Intolerance would also deem as subversives.
It is obvious, foamy-mouthed Mikey has a bone to pick with Christians, and he's found an effective way to get what he wants by working for the president and the president's new military "yes man" Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Our fine men and women of the military, who are part of a historically noble institution, deserve so much better but are once again the punching bag at the expense of this intolerant administration.


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Types of psychotic Disorders
Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by thinking and emotions that are so impaired, that they indicate that the person experiencing them has lost contact with reality.
People who are psychotic have false thoughts (delusions) and/or see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations). These are referred to as "positive" symptoms; "negative" symptoms like loss of motivation and social withdrawal can also occur.
These experiences can be frightening and may cause people who are suffering from psychosis to hurt themselves or others. It is important to see a doctor right away if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of psychosis.
Psychosis affects three out of every 100 people. It is most likely to be diagnosed in young adults, but psychosis can happen to anyone.
What is Psychosis?
Recognizing The Signs of Psychosis
Early stage psychosis:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Depressed mood
- Sleep changes—sleeping too much or not enough
- Anxiety
- Suspiciousness
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Ongoing unusual thoughts and beliefs
Later stage psychosis:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized speech—switching topics erratically
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts or actions
- Difficulty functioning
A delusion is a false belief or impression that is firmly held even though it is contradicted by reality and what is commonly held as true. There are delusions of paranoia, grandiose delusions, and somatic delusions.
People who are experiencing a delusion of paranoia might think that they are being followed when they are not or that secret messages are being sent only to them through media. Someone with a grandiose delusion will have an exaggerated sense of his or her importance. Somatic delusions are the belief that you have a terminal illness when you are healthy.
A hallucination is a sensory perception in the absence of outside stimulus. That means seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that isn't present. A person who is hallucinating might see things that don't exist or hear people talking when he or she is alone.
Delusions and hallucinations seem real to the person who is experiencing them.
Causes of Psychosis
Each case of psychosis is different, and the exact cause is not always entirely clear. There are, however, certain illnesses that cause psychosis. There are also triggers like drug use, lack of sleep, and other environmental factors. In addition, certain situations can lead to specific types of psychosis to develop (see "Types of Psychosis" below).
Illnesses that can cause psychosis:
- Brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and some chromosomal disorders
- Brain tumors or cysts
- Dementia (including Alzheimer's disease)
- HIV, syphilis, and other infections that attack the brain
- Some types of epilepsy
- Stroke
Environmental Causes
Psychosis can be triggered by the use of alcohol and illegal drugs, including stimulants such as methamphetamine (meth) and cocaine. Hallucinogenic drugs like LSD (acid) often cause users to see things that are not really there, but this effect is temporary. People who do not get enough sleep for long periods of time can experience symptoms of psychosis. Some prescription drugs like steroids and stimulants can cause symptoms of psychosis.
Risk Factors For Developing Psychosis
It is not currently possible to precisely identify individuals who are likely to develop a psychotic disorder. However, research has shown that genetics may play a role.
If one identical twin develops psychosis, there is a 50 percent chance the other twin will as well. Individuals with a close family member (parent or sibling) who has a psychotic disorder are more likely to develop a psychotic disorder.
Children born with the genetic mutation known as 22q11 deletion syndrome are at risk for developing a psychotic disorder, especially schizophrenia.
Types of Psychosis
Some kinds of psychosis are brought on by specific conditions or circumstances.
Brief Reactive Psychosis
Extreme personal stress like the death of a family member can bring on symptoms of psychosis. Someone experiencing brief reactive psychosis will recover in a few days.
Drug or Alcohol Related Psychosis
Use of alcohol and drugs can sometimes cause symptoms of psychosis. These symptoms might go away immediately when the effect of the alcohol or drug wears off, but this is not always the case. People who are addicted to alcohol and certain drugs can experience psychotic symptoms if they suddenly stop drinking or taking the drug to which they are addicted.
Organic Psychosis
A head injury or an illness that affects the brain like Parkinson's disease can cause symptoms of psychosis.
Psychotic Disorders
The following types of psychoses are called psychotic disorders. They can be triggered by stress, drug or alcohol use, injury or illness, or they can appear on their own.
Bipolar Disorder
When someone has bipolar disorder, his or her moods swing from very high to very low. When his or her mood is high and positive, he or she may have symptoms of psychosis. The individual may feel extremely good and believe he or she has special powers. When his or her mood is depressed, the individual may have psychotic symptoms that make him or her feel angry, sad, or frightened. These symptoms include thinking someone is trying to harm him or her.
Delusional Disorder
A person suffering from delusional disorder strongly believes in things that are not real.
Psychotic Depression
This is major depression with psychotic symptoms.
Schizophrenia is psychosis that lasts longer than six months. Schizophrenia is a lifelong disease.
How is Psychosis Diagnosed
Psychosis is diagnosed through a psychiatric evaluation. That means a doctor will watch the person's behavior and ask questions about what he or she is experiencing. Medical tests and X-rays may be used to determine whether there is an underlying illness causing the symptoms.
Diagnosing Psychosis in Children & Teenagers
Many of the symptoms of psychosis are perfectly normal in young people. For example, a teenager may suddenly need more sleep in response to changes in their body. Small children often have imaginary friends with whom they talk. If you are worried about psychosis in a child or adolescent, describe the individual's behavior to a doctor.
Treatment of Psychosis
Treating psychosis may involve a combination of medications and therapy. Most people recover from psychosis with treatment.
Rapid Tranquilization
Sometimes people suffering from psychosis can become agitated and be at risk of hurting themselves or others. In those cases, it may be necessary to calm them down quickly. This method is called rapid tranquilization. A doctor or emergency response personnel will administer a fast-acting shot or liquid medicine to relax the patient right away.