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Feast of Christ the King
- This article describes the Feast of Christ the King. For the title of Christ, see Christ the King.
The Feast of Christ the King (in the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, properly the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) is a relatively recent addition to the western liturgical calendar, having been instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. In 1970 its observance was moved to the last Sunday of Ordinary Time and adopted by Anglicans, Lutherans, and many other Protestants along with the new Revised Common Lectionary, as well as by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.[1]
Origin and history in the Catholic Church[edit]
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Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in his 1925 encyclical letter Quas Primas, in response to growing nationalism and secularism[2] and in the context of the unresolved Roman Question. The title of the feast was "D. N. Jesu Christi Regis" (Our Lord Jesus Christ the King), and the date was "the last Sunday of the month of October - the Sunday, that is, which immediately precedes the Feast of All Saints".[3] In Pope John XXIII's 1960 revision of the Calendar, the date and title remained the same and, in the new simpler ranking of feasts, it was classified as a feast of the first class.
In his 1969 motu proprio Mysterii Paschalis, Pope Paul VI gave the celebration a new title: "D. N. Iesu Christi universorum Regis" (Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe). He also gave it a new date: the last Sunday in the liturgical year, before a new year begins with the First Sunday in Advent, the earliest date for which is 27 November. Through this choice of date "the eschatological importance of this Sunday is made clearer".[4] He assigned to it the highest rank, that of "Solemnity".[5]
As happens with all Sundays whose liturgies are replaced by those of important feasts,[6] the prayers of the Sunday on which the celebration of Christ the King falls are used on the ferias (weekdays) of the following week. The Sunday liturgy is thus not totally omitted.
In 2014, this feast day falls on November 23.[7] The liturgical vestments for the day are colored white or gold, in keeping with other joyous feasts honoring Christ.
Observance in other churches[edit]
Those churches that use the Revised Common Lectionary observe Christ the King Sunday (titled Reign of Christ Sunday by some) as the last Sunday of the liturgical year.[8] These churches include most major Anglican and mainline Protestant groups, including the Church of England and the Episcopal Church as well as the Anglican Church in North America, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and other Lutheran bodies, the United Methodist Church and other Methodist bodies, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and the Moravian Church.
In Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Sweden, this day is referred to as the Sunday of Doom, previously centred about the final judgement, though from the Lectionary of 1983 and forwards, the topic of the day is the Return of Christ. The Church in Wales, part of the Anglican Communion, the four Sundays before Advent are called the Sundays of the Kingdom and Christ the King is kept as a season and not just as a single festival.
See also[edit]
- Christ the King
- Stir-up Sunday
- Totensonntag, also called Ewigkeitssonntag
- ^ Fraternity of St. Gregory the Great calendar
- ^ Churchyear.net, a Catholic blog
- ^ Pope Pius XI, Quas Primas, §28, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
- ^ Calendarium Romanum (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1969), p. 63
- ^ motu proprio Mysterii Paschalis
- ^ Examples are Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. Indeed before the reform of Pope Pius X most Sundays gave way to any feast that had the rank of Double, and these were the majority (Missale Romanum, published by Pustet, 1862)
- ^ "Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2014.
- ^ Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings Proposed by the Consultation on Common Texts, Augsburg Fortress, 2005, p.p. 304-305, ISBN 0806649305


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Auburn Police have initiated a homicide investigation for a death that occurred at Garden District Apartments on Dec. 17. The complex is mainly used as housing for Auburn University students.
The victim has been identified as Richard Kenneth DeVore, 24, of Auburn.
On Dec. 18, Gregory Gray Jr., 22, was arrested and charged with his murder. According to police, the suspect and victim were friends. They say Gray stabbed and beat DeVore to death. According to court documents, Gray confessed to killing DeVore.
The suspect is the son of Dean Gregory Gray Sr., a dean at Tuskegee University.
Police responded to a call just after 9 p.m. They found DeVore unresponsive with apparent injuries inside the residence located in the 100 Block of E. University Drive. The preliminary investigation determined that the victim was deceased.
Devore had suffered injuries to his body; however, police will not say if they were inflicted by a gun, knife or other weapon.
The body has been transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Montgomery for autopsy.
"This was not a random act there is no issue with public safety, to surrounding neighborhoods or tenants," said Captain Lorenza Dorsey with the Auburn Police Department. "We feel confident in the direction this is going feel like we should make good progress and bring it to a conclusion."
Captain Dorsey says police have spoken with witnesses and interviewed individuals regarding the homicide. He will not say who called police for help or if anyone else was inside the apartment when the body was found.
Neighbors tell us Devore was a student at Tuskegee University, but police could not confirm that information.
A motive for the death is still being determined.
Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, the State Medical Examiner's Office and the Lee County Coroner's Office are assisting the Auburn Police Department in the investigation.
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MyFolio is an electronic portfolio that will allow you to keep an electronic record of all your certificates, training data, evaluation summary reports, updated CV, photos, journal reflections and other documentation. One very nice feature is that at the end of your training you can take your portfolio with you on a disk, flash drive or you can even continue to access the data by logging on to your E-Value account from wherever you go.
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As part of the Institute of Human Virology, my research interests are primarily focused on antiretroviral clinical trials and novel therapeutic strategies for HIV treatment. This is particularly focused on strategies that will improve the rates of treatment success not only in the United States but also in resource limited settings. Examples of these studies include induction-maintenance strategies and the use of cell-cycle agents in combination with antiretrovirals. Dr. Redfield, Dr. Heredia and others from the IHV have demonstrated the ability of cell cycle agents such as hydroxyurea and rapamycin to downregulate CCR5 receptors and upregulate chemokine production. These strategies have the potential to increase the durability of treatment regimens while reducing costs and toxicities. We are developing studies to evaluate the activity of cell cycle agents in early infection and, in collaboration with Dr. Heredia and Dr. DeVico, we are evaluating the ability of cell cycle agents to reduce the number of CCR5 receptors in the cervical/vaginal tissue of macaques. If administration of cell cycle agents can reduce CCR5 receptors in cervical/vaginal tissue, future studies of their role in preventing transmission of HIV would be pursued.
In addition to therapy trials I also have an interest in therapeutic and preventive HIV vaccines. Recently, we completed a Phase I trial of a Tat toxoid vaccine, in HIV infected individuals produced by Aventis Pasteur, both alone and adjuvanted with Alum. A similar trial was completed in Belgium utilizing an experimental adjuvant, DC-Chol. Preliminary results in both trials demonstrated safety. I am also collaborating with George Lewis, Tony DeVico and others in the Vaccine Research Division in transitioning both the gp120-CD4 mimetic complex and the full length single chain gp120-CD4 complex into clinical trials, both as preventive and therapeutic agents. The gp120-CD4 vaccines are protein vaccines which have the potential to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies to primary isolates. Once the lot has been produced and vialed, a concept proposal will be presented for a safety and immunogencity trials in both healthy and HIV infected individuals. This is the first step in the development plan of the gp120-CD4 complex products.
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The Obama administration moved forcefully Monday to contain damage from the release of more than a quarter-million classified diplomatic files, branding the action as an attack on the United States and raising the prospect of legal action against online whistle-blower WikiLeaks.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that WikiLeaks acted illegally in posting the material. She said the Obama administration was taking "aggressive steps to hold responsible those who stole this information."
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the U.S. would not rule out taking action against WikiLeaks. Attorney General Eric Holder said the administration would prosecute if violations of federal law are found in an ongoing criminal investigation of the incident.
Gibbs said President Barack Obama was briefed on the impending massive leak last week and was "not pleased" about the breach of classified documents. "This is a serious violation of the law," Gibbs said. "This is a serious threat to individuals that both carry out and assist in our foreign policy."
The White House on Monday ordered a government-wide review of how agencies safeguard sensitive information. Clinton said steps were already being taken to tighten oversight of diplomatic files. That action would follow a similar move by the Pentagon after leaks of military files.
The U.S. documents contained raw comments normally muffled by diplomatic politesse: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah pressing the U.S. to "cut off the head of the snake" by taking action against Iran's nuclear program. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi described as "feckless" and "vain." German Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed as "risk averse and rarely creative."
The release of those documents and others containing unflattering assessments of world leaders was a clear embarrassment to the administration. The director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, Jacob Lew, said in ordering the agency-wide assessment Monday that the disclosures are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
"This disclosure is not just an attack on America's foreign policy interests," Clinton said in her first comments since the weekend leaks. "It is an attack on the international community: the alliances and partnerships, the conversations and negotiations that safeguard global security and advance economic prosperity."
"It puts people's lives in danger, threatens our national security and undermines our efforts to work with other countries," she told reporters at the State Department.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange alleged that the administration was trying to cover up evidence of serious "human rights abuse and other criminal behavior" by the U.S. government. WikiLeaks posted the documents just hours after it claimed its website had been hit by a cyberattack that made the site inaccessible for much of the day.
Clinton would not discuss the specific contents of the cables but said the administration "deeply regrets" any embarrassment caused by their disclosure. At the same time, she said Americans should be "proud" of the work that U.S. diplomats do for the country and that they would not change the tone or content of their reports back to Washington.
She did acknowledge that newly released cables that reveal concerns among Arab world leaders about Iran's growing nuclear capability have a strong basis in reality.
"It should not be a surprise to anyone that Iran is a great concern," she said, adding that the comments reported in the documents "confirm the fact that Iran poses a very serious threat in the eyes of her neighbors."
Clinton's comments came before she left Washington on a four-nation tour of Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. She alluded to discussions she expects to have about the leaked documents with officials from Europe and elsewhere. Some of those diplomats may be cited in the leaked documents, confronting her with uncomfortable conversations.
Publication of the secret memos amplified widespread global alarm about Iran's nuclear ambitions and unveiled occasional U.S. pressure tactics aimed at hot spots in Afghanistan, Pakistan and North Korea.
The leaks unearthed such bluntly candid impressions from both diplomats and other world leaders about America's allies and foes that Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini described the disclosures as the "Sept. 11 of world diplomacy."
Most of the disclosures focused on familiar diplomatic issues that have long stymied U.S. officials and their foreign counterparts — the nuclear ambitions of Iran, North Korea and Pakistan, China's growth as a superpower, and the frustrations of combating terrorism.
But their publication could become problems for the officials concerned and for any secret initiatives they had preferred to keep quiet. The massive release of material intended for diplomatic eyes was quickly ruffling feathers in foreign capitals despite efforts by U.S. diplomats to shore up relations with key allies in advance of the leaks.
In London, Steve Field, a spokesman for British Prime Minister David Cameron, said, "It's important that governments are able to operate on the basis of confidentiality of information." French Foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said, "We strongly deplore the deliberate and irresponsible release of American diplomatic correspondence by the site WikiLeaks."
Pakistan's foreign ministry said it was an "irresponsible disclosure of sensitive official documents" while Iraq's foreign minister, Hoshyar Zebari, called the document release "unhelpful and untimely." In Australia, home country of WikiLeaks founder Assange, Attorney General Robert McClelland said law enforcement officials were investigating whether WikiLeaks broke any laws.
The documents published by The New York Times, France's Le Monde, Britain's Guardian newspaper, German magazine Der Spiegel and others laid out the behind-the-scenes conduct of Washington's international relations, shrouded in public by platitudes, smiles and handshakes at photo sessions among senior officials.
U.S. officials may also have to mend fences after revelations that they gathered personal information on other diplomats. The leaks cited American memos encouraging U.S. diplomats at the United Nations to collect detailed data about the U.N. secretary general, his team and foreign diplomats — going beyond what is considered the normal run of information-gathering expected in diplomatic circles.
France's Le Monde reported that one memo asked U.S. diplomats to collect basic contact information about U.N. officials that included Internet passwords, credit card numbers and frequent flyer numbers. They were asked to obtain fingerprints, ID photos, DNA and iris scans of people of interest to the United States, Le Monde said.
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley played down the diplomatic spying allegations. "Our diplomats are just that, diplomats," he said. "They collect information that shapes our policies and actions. This is what diplomats, from our country and other countries, have done for hundreds of years."
The White House noted that "by its very nature, field reporting to Washington is candid and often incomplete information. It is not an expression of policy, nor does it always shape final policy decisions."
On its website, The New York Times said the documents "serve an important public interest, illuminating the goals, successes, compromises and frustrations of American diplomacy in a way that other accounts cannot match."
Le Monde said it "considered that it was part of its mission to learn about these documents, to make a journalistic analysis and to make them available to its readers." Der Spiegel said that in publishing the documents its reporters and editors "weighed the public interest against the justified interest of countries in security and confidentiality."
The Guardian said some cables showed King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia repeatedly urging the United States to attack Iran to destroy its nuclear program. The newspaper also said officials in Jordan and Bahrain have openly called for Iran's nuclear program to be stopped by any means.
Those documents may prove the trickiest because even though the concerns of the Gulf Arab states are known, their leaders rarely offer such stark appraisals in public.
The Times highlighted documents that indicated the U.S. and South Korea were "gaming out an eventual collapse of North Korea" and discussing the prospects for a unified country if the North's economic troubles and political transition lead it to implode.
The Times also cited diplomatic messages describing unsuccessful U.S. efforts to prod Pakistani officials to remove highly enriched uranium from a reactor out of fear that the material could be used to make an illicit atomic device. And the newspaper cited exchanges showing Yemen's president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, telling Gen. David Petraeus that his country would pretend that American missile strikes against a local al-Qaida group had come from Yemen's forces.
The Times said another batch of documents raised questions about Italy's Berlusconi and his relationship with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. One cable said Berlusconi "appears increasingly to be the mouthpiece of Putin" in Europe, the Times reported.
Der Spiegel reported that the documents portrayed Germany's Merkel and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in unflattering terms. It said American diplomats saw Merkel as risk-averse and Westerwelle as largely powerless.
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, meanwhile, was described as erratic and in the near constant company of a Ukrainian nurse who was described in one cable as "a voluptuous blonde," according to the Times.
Associated Press writers Anne Gearan, Julie Pace and Pete Yost in Washington; Juergen Baetz in Berlin; Don Melvin in London; Angela Doland in Paris; Robert H. Reid in Cairo; Brian Murphy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Mark Lavie in Jerusalem and Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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This is not the first time Wikileak exposed many confidential/secret documents/information and it sure won't be the last. Our security system is still as broken as it was in 2000 prior to 9/11. I had a Top Secret Clearance in the fifties and we were warned that if a single key word was leaked to any source, we would be arrested under the contract with the Defense Department.
The only difference is that now the other nations have no trust or respect for the security of the U.S.A. Did we push too hard in our invasions of other nations? Are Americans still "ugly" when we travel abroad? Black Friday is a typical party of the holidays to show how greedy, ill-mannered and rude we are when the cameras continue to watch us push and shove our way into the stores.
Instead of trying to make good impressions on other nations, our own press points out how close we are to fist fights in the stores and how we must scream and use gestures on the streets. Even our professional football teams are only a whistle from general fights.
There is no dialog left in America. We speak as if there is a laugh track behind our words.
Twenty five years ago if these documents had been given to the open news, we would have demanded their freedoms must be earned not exploited to harm America. There is no shame left in America.
Much ado about very little…
Another false flag re pleat with skull and cross bones. OOOOOOH !
Personally I'm a bit more freaked about the guy eying the aluminum wheels on my grandsons stroller, at 80 cents a pound.
What could possibly damage an already rotten barrel of apples, or assholes ?
Questions for and of the ages we hope to survive.
Insider reality from Paul Craig Roberts…
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234 seniors graduated from Randolph-Macon College on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the
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across the "Red Brick Road," where each of their names is imprinted on a brick.
NBC's Tim Russert delivered the 2008 commencement address which encouraged graduates "to
work hard, laugh often and keep your honor." During the ceremony, he was
awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Russert is the managing editor and
moderator of Meet the Press and political analyst for NBC Nightly News and The Today
Show. Additionally, he anchors The Tim Russert Show, a weekly interview program
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Three other distinguished guests were also awarded honorary degrees: Dr. Charles
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of the Virginia Historical Society since 1988; Sue Forbes Watson, honorary Doctor
of Letters degree, has served on the Hanover County School Board for more than 30
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Cuban-Americans in South Florida criticized the Bahamian government harshly Friday after it repatriated 24 Cuban migrants, including about eight offered asylum in Panama after accusing a guard of beating them at a Nassau detention center.
The 24 were bused to the airport and put aboard a plane bound for Cuba despite last-minute entreaties by U.S. government and other officials to delay the returns, said Ramón Saúl Sánchez, head of the Miami-based Democracy Movement.
Authorities in the Bahamas had could not be reached for comment but previously said that their country has an immigration agreement with Havana to repatriate any undocumented Cubans who do not qualify for political asylum.
The alleged abuses and plans for repatriations have heightened tension in South Florida, where Cuban groups called for tourist boycotts of the Bahamas, held hunger strikes and staged horn-honking protests around the Bahamian consulate.
Sánchez said the Democracy Movement would seek to accuse Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie in international fora of sending the migrants back to Cuba in order "to hide from public view those who were tortured in his country."
It will also ask that the 24 Cubans repatriated be given protection and visas by Panama and other countries to resolve a humanitarian issue, he added.
Those repatriated Friday included eight involved in filming a cell-phone video showing an alleged guard at the Immigration Detention Center in Nassau kicking several detainees on the ground, he added. Panama had offered asylum to them and 11 others allegedly beaten.
Bahamas authorities claimed in July that the video was a fake. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said Friday that U.S. State Department officials had told her that Nassau has now confirmed its veracity and removed the guilty guards.
"It is shameful that the Bahamian government would not even consider the humanitarian asylum offer made by the government of Panama," added the Cuban-American Republican from Miami.
In much tougher language, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart branded the repatriation despite Panama's offer of asylum as an "unconscionable" and "outrageous" act and an "utter disgrace and blight" on the Bahamas' human rights record.
"I, and many in my community, will never forget the heartless betrayal of these freedom-seeking refugees," he added. Nassau will have to "assume the responsibility for the abuses that they (the 24) will inevitably suffer."
Sanchez, whose group has been in contact with the Cuban detainees by cell phone, said about 50 Cubans had been held in Nassau, most of them intercepted while trying to sneak into the United States. Three apparently lived in the United States and were suspected of people smuggling.
Bahamian officials have told another eight Cubans they will be repatriated within days, he added, likely including a group of seven that was intercepted recently and seemed willing to be returned home quickly, according to Sánchez. There has been no word on the fate of the rest.
Panama last week offered "territorial asylum" to 19 Cubans in Nassau, described by Sanchez was those most abused at the detention center and the Fox Hill prison. One was stabbed at the prison, according to a Panamanian list of the names obtained by El Nuevo Herald.
Foreign Minister Fernando Núñez Fábrega said the decision was made quickly due "to the dangers to the people," and Guillermo Cochez former ambassador to the Organization of American States, was named as a special envoy to handle the case.
Christie initially agreed to allow the 19 to go to Panama, but changed tacks after Cuban government officials insisted that his government fulfill the bilateral agreement on repatriations, according to Cuban activists in Miami.
Nuñez said Friday in Panama that the Bahamian government could have waited on the repatriations because the 24 had the promise of asylum, but added the decision was up to Nassau.
The Cuban detainees' status was to have been discussed Monday at a meeting of Cochez, Bahamas Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell, Miami lawyer Lorenzo Palomares and Miami banker Raymond Molina. It is not clear whether the meeting will go ahead as planned.
Detainees at the immigration detention center in Nassau — Cubans but also Haitians, Brazilians, Colombians, Chinese and others trying to reach the United States — have long complained about guard abuses, health conditions and the food there.
"The callous, brutal and inhumane treatment that Cuban freedom seekers receive at the hands of Bahamian prison guards has been known for some time. I have brought up this abuse with Bahamian and U.S. authorities on prior occasions and the Bahamians always denied it," Ros-Lehtinen said.
"I will continue to press the Bahamian government that it must cease the deplorable detainment conditions under which Cubans are not fed adequately nor treated humanely (and) it must honor the generous asylum protections offered by third countries, such as Panama," she added.


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I have been with Dr. Hilliard for over 6 years now. She has delivered both my children via C-section. I remember going to her old office in Livermore when she first starting practicing. She has come a long way. I disagree with all the negative comments about Dr. Hilliard. She is a very intelligent, knowledgeable and highly regarded physician. She may not be overly friendly, but she is polite and does take the time to address any concerns you have. I rather have a doctor that knows her stuff at the operating table then one who likes to talk and exchange pleasantries. She's awesome!
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Dr. Hilliard has selected some office staff with attitudes, they were not helpful in the least. I think she is an okay doctor for basics, but do not go to her with infertility issues as she's not very well educated in this field. I wasted a lot of time trying drugs I shouldn't have been on.
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I had a horrible experience with another OB and switched to Dr. Hillard without knowing who she was and it was the best thing I could have done. She is very calm and understanding which is what I wanted while I was pregnant. Her office staff was always friendly and for a busy office I always felt like things were under control. I will recommend all my friends to Dr. Hillard I think she is great!
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I agree with the others about the cold bedside manner. I also think she is fine for uncomplicated issues, but have had to go elsewhere for things beyond annuals and pregnancy. The office staff is ok, and she does return phonecalls the same day, which is great. I just am not comfortable with her knowledge level beyond the run of the mill issues.
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Dr. Hilliard is extremely helpful, offers information on stage of pregnancy at each visit without even having to ask. I went to another OB GYN for my other 2 pregnancies and her office and her professionalism by far outdo what I have experienced prior. I am very happy I switched to Dr. Hilliard.
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I've been going to Dr. Hilliard for a little over 2 years and am very happy. She is always on time and does not rush through my appt.'s and takes the time to answer any questions I have. She also returns my messages the same day- I appreciate that in a Dr.
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Bernie Ecclestone denied bribery allegations on the first day of his trial in Munich, adamant it "never happened."
On Thursday, the F1 supremo began the fight for not only his freedom but also his job amidst reports that CVC have decided now is the time to let him go.
Ecclestone is in court to answer charges of bribery relating to the sale of F1 from BayernLB to CVC eight years ago.
The prosecutor claims that Ecclestone paid banker Gerhard Gribkowsky a bribe of $44 million to facilitate the sale to CVC, who were committed to Ecclestone being chief executive of the sport.
The 83-year-old, though, maintains his innocence.
"The alleged bribery never happened," said a statement read to the court by his lawyers.
"The prosecution's claims are based on statements by Dr [Gerhard] Gribkowsky which are wrong, misleading and inconclusive."
Ecclestone's lawyers also claimed that statements given by Gribkowsky during his own trial were "incorrect, misleading and incoherent."
"They do not take account of the real course of events in 2005 and 2006 regarding Formula One and the life of Mr Ecclestone. The picture that currently appears is incomplete.
"Starting with the statement of their client, the defence will be presenting new documents relevant to the issues that contradict the statements made by Gribkowsky so far. For that reason alone, no reference can be made to findings in other proceedings."
There was one lighter moment in the court when the Brit was asked to clarify his marital status having initially answered "both" when asked if he was "married or divorced."
He added: "I like to remember the divorce part."
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Georgia Tech linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu sang the praises of his defensive-line teammates who he hopes will make his work much easier this fall. He noted, for example, the work they've done in pass-rushing drills and to keep their weight under prescribed limits.
"The defensive line is definitely a group that's coming together well," he said.
Attaochu said that nose tackle T.J. Barnes has taken his offseason strength and conditioning training work very seriously and is ready to step into the starting lineup.
"Physically, he's cut weight," he said. "In conditioning drills, he can stand a lot more. He can be out there running with the slimmest defensive linemen. He's looking pretty agile."
Attaochu also liked what he has seen from incoming freshman linemen such as Francis Kallon and Pat Gamble.
"From what I've seen of them, they're high-character guys who work hard," he said.
July 22nd, 2012
10:59 pm
Nice. hey on a side note, did Gotsis ever make it to school?
July 22nd, 2012
11:07 pm
Gotsis will be here on the 31st. I was talking to him last night. he leaves Aussie land on the 31st so he will be here after his day of flying.
July 23rd, 2012
3:50 am
Our offensive line is going to punch holes, we'll score points. It's going to be up to Thomas to keep up and with 4 starters gone from his line, he better have better footwork. I think TJ is going to do the job at NT. But I think it's going to take a couple new guys coming in to take our D to the next level, and I think a much bigger level. With Burnett gone and Drumond on suspension, Jabari Hunt Days is going to play and impress, he's a stud I've been waiting for. Jeremiah is a stud, but needs help and Jabari is the one, they will wreak havoc. Kallon is going to play and look out VT, he's going to be chasing Thomas all over.
I've enjoyed the great Offense CPJ has brought to us, but I've always loved great D, and I think it's about to happen again.
I was in school when "Lucius" dominated and the "Black Watch" was a lot of fun. Let's do it again, stomp those feet!!
Go Jackets!!
July 23rd, 2012
6:32 am
I hope you are right GTKurt80. I remember the Black Watch and it is time for GT D to step up a few notches. It appears we may be thin at LB. Perhaps we'll run the nickel package more in the VT game. #14 J Thomas brings a hammer and our secondary is strong. I hope CAG gets beyond vanilla in his defensive play calling. We've not done a good job on 3rd down stops especially when it's in our favor of 3rd and > 5 yds to go. We need to bring more heat more often.
July 23rd, 2012
6:59 am
July 23rd, 2012
8:29 am
Lucius played several years before the famed Black Watch, but regardless, both of those defenses were awesome and fun to watch
July 23rd, 2012
8:53 am
Black Watch, ha! Wasn't that a Curry gimmick name? The same Curry who quit on Tech to go to Alabama and allowed Tech to hire Bobby Ross and win a national championship? Groh should dust off the old films and get himself educated by watching Bud Carson's defense holding the number one rated gold domers to 10 points at South Bend. Their QB was trying to get on the ground to escape the punishment from those guys. Of course, that was before television feminized the game and put "don't hit me, I'm a quarterback" labels on the QB's and allowed holding by the offense.
July 23rd, 2012
9:01 am
The Black Watch was not Curry's name for the defense; it was so-named by the EXCELLENT DC, Don Lindsey. I was glad Curry left, regardless of his flawed reasoning, but I wish Lindsey would have stayed. As far as Bud Carson goes, he should probably never have been head coach, but he was an FANTASTIC DC
July 23rd, 2012
9:45 am
According to Attaochu, T.J. Barnes is becoming more flamboyant.
July 23rd, 2012
10:20 am
Did what just happened at Penn St make them moving to the ACC much easier?
If the Big 10 bans them from TV I think the ACC moves FAST to get Penn St.
July 23rd, 2012
10:38 am
Forget penn state… no bowls for 4 years, recruiting is about to fall off a cliff, plus the stigma, who'd want to play there? Will take them a decade to recover, and that is IF Paterno's replacement can actually win games.
ACC doesn't need another non-factor team in the league.
July 23rd, 2012
10:46 am
PSU will recover—-there is nothing there but PSU football so the fans will rally behind the team. The new head coach, once an assistant at Tech, supposedly has the strong moral courage to get the team through this. It's a big hill, but they can do it—-see what Big10/11 does..maybe PSU becomes a target in a year or two.
July 23rd, 2012
11:06 am
what real player will commit to penn state, knowing they will never go to a bowl?
Fast forward a year: what real player will commit to penn state, knowing they will never go to a bowl until their senior season (if they even qualify)?
Fast forward two years: what real player will commit to penn state, knowing they will never go to a bowl until their junior season (if they even qualify)?
Now look at the current 80-100 players: what real players will stay through graduation at penn state, knowing that they will never play in another bowl game? Not to mention, the NCAA will likely let them transfer without sitting out a year, so the talent drain begins today.
There will be a severe lack of talent for the next 3 years at least. Based on that, how does penn state win 6+ games to even get a look from real players in 2016 when the bowl ban lifts? We're probably looking at 2019 before "real" players hit their junior season and making an impact on the NCAA landscape (and that assumes they have a winner coach).
Too much of an uphill battle, too long to wait for the ACC to get involved with penn state. Not to mention, penn state basketball/baseball are non-factors.
July 23rd, 2012
11:07 am
Sorry but Penn St. still has a HUGE upside.
July 23rd, 2012
11:11 am
GT Joe……..there are a lot of kids that will still be Penn St fans that will sign. Penn St will still have players that make it to the NFL.
Penn St fans and kids are the same fans as the Pittsburgh Steeler Fans. They are dedicated and will not go away.
July 23rd, 2012
11:12 am
Notre Dame should be the target; hell, let them have 20% of the TV deal. It would be worth it.
Yeah, ND hasn't been great, but they have a billion fans. Future TV deals will be massive. Not to mention, a 9 win ND team will be ranked ahead of a 10 win ACC team EVERY TIME (sadly).
July 23rd, 2012
11:17 am
I agree with 5150, Penn State has a huge upside. In 8 years, ACC could be wishing they had made a run at them. Get them while they are "gettable".
July 23rd, 2012
11:20 am
okay 5150, they will MAYBE get SOME in-state players who just love the school so much. But the BEST in-state players will leave, no way they go to PSU.
And out of staters? Nobody with a 2nd D1 offer from out-of-state will come. Nobody good, that is.
Fans are fans. They will stay dedicated. Recruits aren't that dedicated; they'll flip faster than John Kerry. They just want to win, be on TV, get a ring maybe, be on Sportscenter. And if they can't get these things at PSU, they will go to another school.
"Huge upside?" What upside?
July 23rd, 2012
11:24 am
Penn St will still get players to the NFL during this time period. Kids that are only concerned with that will choose Penn St over a lesser college and less college diploma.
July 23rd, 2012
11:24 am
barnes is a mommy's boy. my gosh, how many years does it take to get a degree, let alone BE A MAN ON THE FIELD? time keeps ticking, time keeps ticking……
July 23rd, 2012
11:25 am
Penn St will be on TV because of the teams they play.
July 23rd, 2012
11:40 am
You are right, PSU will be on TV, but on the receiving end of butt whippings. Not the kind of exposure kids want.
July 23rd, 2012
11:43 am
- If any player leaves the team and transfers to another school, they'll immediately be eligible to play at that new school.
- In addition, any 2012 recruit that's signed a letter of intent to play at Penn State can be released from those letters, no questions asked.
- Permission to contact rules have been suspended.
- All signees and current players can take as many official or unofficial visits as they want in this upcoming academic year.
Essentially, the NCAA has made it incredibly easy to leave Penn State. OUCH.
July 23rd, 2012
11:48 am
"In the past two days, two Penn State recruits for the 2013 class, have said they are backing out of their commitments to the school."
"One player who could be a tipping point for Penn State recruits is quarterback Christian Hackenberg of Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, who was recently in the Elite 11 quarterback camp and is rated as the top quarterback in the 2013 class by ESPN.com. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said Hackenberg told him he's already looking to contact South Carolina and Auburn because of Penn State's four-year bowl ban."
DOH. Just the beginning, sadly. I hate it for Paterno, I think he got scapegoated big time, and vacating 111 wins is sick. But bringing them to the ACC? No thanks.
July 23rd, 2012
11:54 am
As a current player, what would make you want to stay at PSU? The coach you loved is gone, and the college basically spit on his grave. The only administrators left at PSU are people that want to erase the memory of Paterno completely (and with it, the identity of PSU football). What tradition/history is left?
As a player, I'd be mad, and unmotivated to win for THIS school, for THESE admins.
July 23rd, 2012
11:55 am
GT Joe not saying it will be EZ but Penn St isn't going to DIE like SMU. The Penn St roster is full of PA kids and kids close to the school.
If O'Brien can win games kids will still come. SMU didn't PLAY so kids didn't have to think about them.
July 23rd, 2012
11:57 am
GT JOE……..HISTORY to kids today is what happened in the last 10 minutes.
July 23rd, 2012
11:58 am
Okay 5150. But i think PSU is looking at sub .500 seasons for the next 5-8 years. ACC doesn't need that.
July 23rd, 2012
11:59 am
Gotsis says he is really working out hard and running. He is in Winter but I have been in touch and he knows GT will be 90+ with 80% humidity. he is trying to be ready for the CHANGE.
July 23rd, 2012
12:03 pm
GT Joe i see you point, but I am looking to the Future and a Penn St(with hopefully Notre Dame) can be a big draw on the TV and Recruiting. The SEC took a MIZZOU that added ONLY AAU academics, 1 more black coach and a team with a TV market.
What would Penn St do for the ACC?
AAU academics, TV markets/Fans and Recruiting areas.
July 23rd, 2012
12:07 pm
Already have Pitt in PSU's TV/recruiting area. And VaTech for that matter.
AAU is nice, but we already got 'em.
July 23rd, 2012
12:08 pm
I have no problem at all with the penalties leveled on the Penn State football PROGRAM, but many of these penalties affect players more so than the program. Vacating all those past games doesn't punish anybody but the players, and Paterno's record. Banning them from bowl participation punishes the players; they should have let them play in bowls, but not receive any financial rewards for doing so. The players, current and especially past, didn't have anything to do with this mess; it was Sandusky and the athletic department as a whole.
July 23rd, 2012
12:09 pm
Anyways, the ACC football rep is WEAK, and PSU actually would worsen the rep for the next 5-8 years. By that time, the SEC will have won like 12-15 national titles in a row and I'll be suicidal.
July 23rd, 2012
12:25 pm
GT Joe….PITT doesn't have nearly the TV draw Penn St does. If you do then you are crazy.
July 23rd, 2012
12:27 pm
Saying Pitt has the TV market compared to Penn St is like saying GT has the TV market compared to UGa.
July 23rd, 2012
1:19 pm
agree with 5150. anyone comparing pitt to penn state in terms of audience, recruiting and history has just demonstrated they shouldn't be posting on a football blog for a while.
the acc should approach penn state now about moving to the acc in 4-5 years.
July 23rd, 2012
1:36 pm
5150, you said PSU would help the ACC with "TV Markets and recruiting areas". Pitt has the same TV market and recruiting area. In other words, we don't need PSU to be on TV in Pittsburgh and Philly. We already have that now with Pitt.
Now, if you are changing the subject to TV DRAW, then yes, you are right about Pitt vs. PSU. Then again, with sub .500 teams and nearly zero talent, the PSU TV draw will be nada (except for those who like watching train wrecks).
Jimmy Johnson basically said the sanctions are a death penalty and PSU will be a Div. 2 team in quality.
July 23rd, 2012
1:37 pm
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July 23rd, 2012
1:42 pm
LOL, only sorry ACC fans wouldeven think to add penn state to their league! This cracks me up! No wait, $60 mill fine, players leaving, recruits leaving, yah, go get em ACC! They will definitely improve your sorry league!
July 23rd, 2012
2:08 pm
Penn State will probably recover and be playing good football again in 10 years, but I don't really want the stigma in the ACC…I'd rather see if we could get to 16 teams by landing an up & coming program like South Florida, or what about Cincinnati?
July 23rd, 2012
3:14 pm
ACC should wait until things settle down and then offer Penn St and Notre Dame to join. Long term, that would be great for the ACC.
July 23rd, 2012
3:46 pm
reebok… I don't really want the stigma in the ACC…
HELL the F O….We took MIAMI and FSU! Stigma U and Stigma Free Shoes U.
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6:02 pm
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This is Alex Plante of the Calgary Hitmen. He's one of the more controversial draft picks by the Edmonton Oilers this decade. With all kinds of skill still available, the Oilers once again drafted what appeared to be a "need" selection in Plante.
Other recent examples might be Devan Dubnyk and Taylor Chorney.
There has been some talk amongst fans about the possibility of Plante not being signed and falling back into the entry draft. Should Edmonton follow proper procedure in this area, they would be rewarded with a mid-2nd round pick in a deep and quality draft this summer.
I suspect the Oilers sign Plante. He lost an entire season to injury and his skating is going to be an issue, but the things that got him drafted in the first round (size, skill, reach) are still there.
Plante is one of a very short but impressive list of CHL players who are in the Oilers system this year. Their collective Desjardins numbers are excellent. For those new to the process, this is an estimate of production based on the player getting the exact same treatment in the NHL as he does in his current league. Same minutes, same time on the PP, same quality of linemates and on it goes. Per 82 games.
Sam Gagner's NHLE was rock solid, and I think (as I did with the NCAA) it might benefit to look at the past two seasons before posting this year's numbers:
- Sam Gagner: 16-39-55 (17)
- Slava Trukhno: 10-29-39 (19)
- Ryan O'Marra: 14-13-27 (19)
- Fedrik Pettersson: 10-14-24 (19)
- Sebastien Bisaillon: 4-14-18 (19)
- Theo Peckham: 5-11-16 (18)
- Alex Plante: 3-13-16 (17)
Gagner would come directly to the NHL and post a 79gp, 13-36-49 season, which is a stellar comp for his NHLE at age 17. Trukhno hasn't shown the potential suggested here, and the other forwards didn't deliver enough offense to imply a quick rise through the ranks. Among defenders, it's interesting to note that Theo Peckham (not a kid with an offensive reputation) ranks pretty well in the group.
- Jordan Eberle 15-11-26 (17)
- Philippe Cornet 9-9-18 (17)
- Milan Kytnar 3-5-8 (18)
- Jordan Bendfield 2-7-9 (19)
- Alex Plante 1-1-2 (18)
Eberle was well back of Gagner (which is no surprise, Gagner's junior numbers were superior to Hemsky's and he's tracking ahead of 83 as time rolls on) but that's a nice season in a tough league at that age. Not much else to talk about in this season, Plante's injury buggered his season and Kytnar was a kid in a defensive role. Cornet looks like a tweener here.
- Jordan Eberle 14-16-30 (18)
- Philippe Cornett 11-17-28 (18)
- Milan Kytnar 10-14-24 (19)
- Alex Plante 3-13-16 (19)
A year on and things have changed. Eberle stalled after the WJC's and even though we can make allowances for team etc, the numbers serve as warning in terms of expectations. We shouldn't expect him to have a big training camp and make the big club in the fall, even with a pretty strong AHL debut this spring. He is not an impact prospect similar to Gagner, Hemsky or Mike Comrie.
I think we can fairly address that question by placing Eberle's NHLE against other kids at age 18. This is across leagues and seasons, so is not reliable beyind being a discussion point:
- Sam Gagner 13-36-49 (Note: actual NHL season)
- Ales Hemsky 12-30-42
- Mike Comrie 15-20-35
- Marc Pouliot 14-18-32
- Jordan Eberle 14-16-30
- Riley Nash 11-19-30
- Philippe Cornet 11-17-28
- Andrew Cogliano 10-14-24
- Shawn Horcoff 8-11-19
This gives us a nice estimate about Eberle's upside offensively. Guys like Cogliano and Horcoff don't perform well by this metric, but that makes sense. Their playing time in college as freshman would be considerably less than a player like Eberle (or even Nash, who isn't fighting for minutes at Michigan State). The things that strick me from this list are that Pouliot left a lot of offense on the tarmac due to injury and that Eberle trails all the pure skills guys by enough for us to be concerned.


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Browsing through vintage stores looking for that special item is something that's been a part of my life ever since my brother lived in London, a few years back. While sometimes nothing special hits your eye, other times that unique garment is enough to compensate for lost time: this was just the case with this Harris Tweed's 3 button blazer. A timeless classic in charcoal with green and brown checks, flap pockets and wooden buttons makes it the perfect cold weather alternative for a put together look. The sturdy fabric provides the right amount of texture and warmth perfectly adapting to more formal or relaxed looks. Taking the latter into account, there's no need to get slouchy on the weekend…
Details: vintage 3 button checked Harris Tweed blazer, club collar shirt (altered for collar pin) by Rugby Ralph Lauren, Levi's 511 slim fit jeans (tailored), suede penny loafers by Buttero, vintage collar pin, wool/silk tie by Purificacion Garcia, polka dot pocket square by The Tie Rack, vintage braided leather belt, vintage chronograph by Citizen and striped socks by H&M.
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Out Clubbing
If asked to, I believe I wouldn't be able to pick just one favourite shirt among those I own, but this custom contrast club collar would definitely make it on to the top 5. There's a certain unique elegance (and versatility) surrounding that rounded collar: although some might argue it begs to be paired with fancy neckwear, be it a tie or a bow, it can easily overlook them for a differentiated buttoned up sans tie look. Moreover, if you've been wanting to sport that brand new collar pin, there are few shirts out there as suited for it as this one. One aspect to keep in mind though, is that this model is supposed to be worn buttoned…much like double breasted jackets.
I've been sporting it often recently and similar models in different colors and patterns have already made their way into my wishlist. As with every shirt, fabric plays a very important role regarding the suitability and formality attributed to it: a finer fabric will reward you with an exotic dress shirt, whereas oxford cloth makes them the perfect match for that special pair of worn out jeans. This look combines several striking items, such as the checked navy peacoat, houndstooth elbow patched cardigan and the shirt itself, but they all blend in together as none is overwhelming. The emphasis is on the small details: hues darken as you approach the outer layers (light blue, grey, navy), tones are complementing among pieces (tie and patches) and the silver tie bar just adds that extra flare…
Checked navy wool peacoat by Paul Smith, grey wool/cashmere cardigan with houndstooth elbow patches by Annapurna 5+1, custom made light blue contrast club collar shirt by Gentleman, Levi's 511 slim fitting jeans (tailored), Portuguese boots, vintage brown knit tie, vintage brown braided leather belt, silver tie bar by Tie Rack.
The pocket square
Once the trademark of a gentleman, used mainly as a reusable handkerchief, and occasionally as an elaborated gift to sweep ladies off their feet as a sign of courtesy and politeness, the pocket square has once again found its way into the wardrobe of men.
Although for different purposes, men of all ages have been sporting them proudly in the chest pockets of their blazers, suit jackets and even shirts. A rakish accessory without a doubt, it's a perfect complement to an outfit by adding a pinch of color and pattern, while evoking the lost aura of gentlemanliness: that perfectly folded, pointy or puffing out piece of fabric lets people know you mean business.
It's that extra bit of attention to detail that elevates your ensemble to a new level, retaining other people's looks on yourself and leaving an impression. I often stress the importance of accessorizing as a way to take it up a notch, and the pocket square is a prime example, allowing you to diversify your look based on the type of fabric, color and pattern. By mixing these three elements, you'll be able to attribute a more classic, dandyish, playful or dapperly connotation to your outfit. The traditional silk pocket square may sometimes appear too formal for your everyday wear due to its sheen, besides not being the most affordable option. Similarly to what happens with the bow tie, you might want to look for alternative fabrics, namely cotton or chambray, which will enable you to pull off the look with a more casual and relaxed feel.
On this note, a great option is to take handkerchiefs or bandanas and use them as pocket squares. Usually made of cotton and coming in an array of colors and patterns, they'll keep you looking your best without depleting your bank account (check out Tie Rack's packs of 3, great value).
This is my collection at the moment…need to invest in a few more options in red and pink tones.
Left to right: 1 - purple silk pocket square by Gentleman 2 - vintage white pocket square 3 - light blue cotton pocket square by Gentleman 4 - silk pocket square by Épice 5-10 - cotton pocket squares by Tie Rack.


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If a competitive friend or colleague is making your life a misery, here's what to do about it...
We're all a bit competitive. We all want the best job, the best grades or just the best seat on the train. There's nothing wrong with that, of course. A healthy competitive streak makes sure we get what we deserve in life. But some people take competition too far. They'll go to any lengths to get to the top of the tree, even if it means pushing other people off the ladder on their way up.
You'll come across overly competitive people in all walks of life, from your weekly six-a-side touch match to the office or boardroom. They have to win at all costs, and those costs can include your own peace of mind. You can avoid them, of course, but that's not always possible. So here's how to identify the ultra-competitive among us, and deal with their antisocial behaviour.
How do you know if someone is overly competitive?
First off, it's worth remembering that being competitive isn't bad just being overly so. If somebody wants to be the best, but balances that with respect for his teammates or colleagues, his competitiveness isn't a problem. Overly competitive people tend to value winning above everything else, even friendship. So their desire to be first, or to garner most praise and admiration from others, or to win, often includes being nasty, spiteful, backbiting or sneaky. They may put you down behind your back, especially if they view you as competition.
Things could be getting worse. The economic downturn means that in terms of work more of us are competing for fewer resources, bringing out a selfish streak in some. One survey found that, on average, workers view about a third of their colleagues as competitive to a negative degree.
Why are some people overly competitive?
Extreme competitiveness seems to be part and parcel of some personality types. Many successful business people are described as having a type A personality which means they're driven, impatient, often hostile and usually highly competitive.
Others have self-esteem issues, and constantly feel the need to judge their achievements against those of other people. Some have adopted what psychologists refer to as a 'scarce resource model', which means they see everything in black and white.
Put simply, they think that if you've got something they can't have it too, so they strive to beat you to it. Some people are simply narcissistic and arrogant, and see you, according to psychologist Dr Melanie Greenberg, "as a potential threat to their own success, or as an object to use or manipulate in order to meet their own needs or increase their resources".
The effect of their behaviour can be serious. Greenberg believes competitive people "can provoke feelings of irritation, anxiety, or inadequacy". The constant battle to keep a competitive person at bay can leave you exhausted and even depressed.
Dealing with an overly competitive person
According to psychologists, there are several ways you can deal with the colleague who always grabs credit for collective work or the friend who always has to go one better.
Choose your friends, and colleagues: If there's a painfully competitive character in the office or in your group of friends, surround yourself as much as possible with more cooperative people. Show a united front. You don't have to be mean to him - some light-hearted banter about his win-at-all-costs nature will show him that you're on to him, and that you're no pushovers.
Give praise: Strange as it may seem, giving overly competitive people praise can sometimes disarm them and persuade them to see you as an ally rather than a competitor. This won't mean they change their behaviour they'll just direct it towards other people rather than you. It works if their ultra-competitive streak is caused by insecurity.
Change the subject: Whether it's a colleague bragging about grabbing the biggest contract or a friend who can't help bringing up his death defying adventures, the simplest tactic is just to change the subject. Do it a few times and they may get the message. It's a bit brutal, so you should only use it if their competitive bragging is really getting everyone's goat.
Do big up your own achievements: In work situations, however, bigging yourself up can work. In particular, coolly reminding an ultra-competitive colleague of your own achievements can work wonders. Competitive people are often impressed by status, and by reminding them of yours you may gain their respect. Of course, they may still want to overtake you, but they won't want to knock you down while they're doing it. They may see you as someone who might be useful to them and someone to keep on side.
Be cooperative: Make a virtue of your own cooperative nature. Suggest ways of working with your competitive colleague and make sure a few important people know about it. Always make sure you have enough work and responsibility to showcase your own talents, and at the end of a project praise everyone involved, so Mr Competitive will look particularly self-centred and dishonest if he tries to take all the credit for himself.
Be on your guard: At the same time, if you're up against someone so competitive he's prepared to be devious and conniving you need to stay on your guard. Don't share information with him that he can use to support his own claims, and make sure as above that your own work gives you the chance to shine.
If an overly competitive friend or colleague is harming your health, happiness or career, you don't have to put up with it. By invoking a few easy strategies, you can put them in their place or make them direct their competitive attentions elsewhere.
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- 8 ounces spaghetti (1/2 box)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced snap peas
- 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and ½ cup water.
- In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the peanut sauce, cabbage, and snap peas. Sprinkle with the peanuts.
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- Calories 529
- Fat 22g
- Sat Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1,561mg
- Protein 21g
- Carbohydrate 66g
- Sugar 15g
- Fiber 7g
- Iron 4mg
- Calcium 66mg
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Two United States Coast Guard Auxiliary members rescued an elderly man Wednesday after he slipped and fell into the 40-degree waters of Blaine Harbor Marina.
Stewart Armstrong and Robert Franco, both men from Blaine and members of Auxiliary Flotilla 19, were nearby performing a "Dock Watch Patrol" when the elderly man went in.
Another auxiliary member, Richard Coons of Everson, was standing nearby and assisted Armstrong and Franco with pulling the man out of the water.
The elderly man was visiting his friend and auxiliary member, Bill Bender, when he fell into the water. He was reported to have no injuries but was shaken up by the event.
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The Sony Ericsson Open tennis matches were on the bar TV last night, but I couldn't be bothered from my intense trivia game to notice. ("A. No! ... B.") Kind of wished I had looked up from my pen and pad to watch a moment or two of the quarterfinals, because ish got really real.
Spaniard David Ferrer played American Mardy Fish (best name ever?), but David wasn't happy with his game. The Florida sun was blazing, his indigestion was acting up, and that damn baby in the stands wouldn't stop crying. So David did what we've all wished we could do sometimes, and lobbed a tennis ball at the bawling infant in the stands. Fore!
OK, so that's only a golf saying, but you know what I mean. The ball didn't come close to the baby, but it did stop crying. Win win?
It sounds really bad of him, but I can't say I haven't had the same thought when there's a crying baby on my plane, or in the infinite line at Trader Joe's, or at a nearby table at a restaurant. Of course the only thing I've ever done is roll my eyes, but had I had tennis ball, who knows. I kid!
I can forgive a crying baby, obviously. But what I can't get over is a whiny kid whose parents allowed the incessant begging and pleading in that grating tone that makes eardrums bleed. In my past life I flew from New York to Orlando (and you know what's in Orlando) on the regular for work, and I'll be darned if it wasn't a case study in parenting. There were times I could've pulled a David Ferrer had the opportunity presented itself.
Also, tennis spectators are shushed all the time. Same with golf. I can understand Ferrer's frustration. It'd be like someone coming into your office with a crying little one in their arms, asking you about the Q3 numbers, pretending like no one can hear the screaming nor feel the tears on their forearm. No one can work like that. Fore!
Can you relate to Ferrer at all?
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tough story. you want to be mad at the parents for not taking the baby elsewhere to ssettle down. However you don't like the fact that he hit a ball into the stands because of it. That was not very professional of him.
Do you even have children? I would find it hard to believe since you can find no compassion for the parents of a crying child and could justify throwing a ball at a baby. Obviously there are places you shouldn't bring a young child... tennis game is probably one of them. But the grocery store or a plane? Do you think that parent wants to be standing in line with their screaming child anymore then you do? But guess what... they have to feed their family which means sometimes taking their children shopping. Parents have to travel too. For all you know that family with the screaming child was flying to Florida for a grandparents funeral. I'm sure they didn't want to take a baby through hours of security and a long plane ride... but that's life. Learn a little compassion.
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Sounds like a whiny prima donna - if he can't concentrate on the game he shouldn't be in it. There is no justification for his immature actions.