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Half marathon number three is in the books, made even more special because my husband, Doug, joined me to make it his first one! While completing the distance gives me a sense of accomplishment, it's what happens along the way that makes it all the more satisfying.
The Run for a Reason benefits the YWCA of Topeka's Girls on the Run program. The program puts volunteers in area schools to introduce girls to the joy of running and all the self confidence and life lessons that go along with it. Waiting at the starting line Saturday morning, a father asked if his daughter could take a picture with me. Turns out, she takes part in the program and was getting ready to take part in the 5K run, big smile on her face as she proudly displayed her race number on her shirt. Later, a 14-year-old who started running through the program would be the top female finisher in the 5K. Go, girl!
Back on the half marathon route, we were greeted by smiling, enthusiastic volunteers. About one mile in, we hopped on the Landon Trail behind the Brown v. Board site and soon came to a round-about where it intersected with the Shunga Trail. Yes, even walking/biking trails have round-abouts! Who knew?! The funny thing here was the volunteer offering tissues because, after all, it was a chilly morning and our noses might be running along with our legs!
It was our first time running the Landon Trail and I was impressed. Most sections have tall trees lining both sides, so it feels quiet and peaceful, even though you're in the city. It was disappointing, though, to see about a mile section heavily marked with graffitti.
Part of the joy of the course we followed was how it doubled back, so you were passing the runners either ahead of you or following behind you. The comraderie the meetings inspired really provided a boost, everyone offering encouragement, offering assurance you were doing well and staying strong. It kept a pep in my step - at least for a while!
At about mile eight, we were back at the round-about and swung onto the Shunga Trail. Just past mile nine, the lovely Anita and Steve Fry were the volunteers directing us through an intersection. Their enthusiasm provided a much needed pick me up - for about two blocks! That's when I started thinking in my head, "That 10-mile marker has be coming up sometime!" Still, we kept going. Shortly after the turnaround to head the last two miles to the finish line, a nice man named Bob who I see at many local runs passed us. You know who Bob is by his big bushy beard! Shortly after mile 11, we came upon Bob walking a few steps. He started running again but, at about the mile 12 sign, we came upon him pausing again. I called out, "You're almost done!" as we passed, to which he responded, "You mean I'm not done yet?!" We all chuckled and, soon, Bob was running with us - then passing us! - again.
Nearing Williams Magnet School to make the turn to the final few blocks to the finish line, another man caught up with us and we, too, exchanged a few words. Both he and Bob arrived at the finish a few paces ahead of us, but they, along with my husband Doug, really saw me through to the end. (There also was our co-worker and friend Eric - who finished in a PR - yelling to not let up over that final block!) I never wanted to quit, but, thanks to them, I resisted the temptation to maybe stop for a few minutes! Doug even crossed the finish line with a smile on his face!
The final splits will show the first eight miles in all about the same time and those last three a full minute slower than the steady pace we held for so long. In the end, that's not really what matters. What matters is I pushed myself to reach a goal and kept at it until I got there. Many others did the same thing. The lessons from those two-plus hours on the trails can translate to so much else in life - and that's what Girls on the Run is all about!
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text: There has been a traditional method of calculating word count (as described here by Pam McCutcheon), and there is of course your word processor's word count. Now I have heard quite a few people say that you must not use the word processor count but the traditional method of calculating it whenever communicating your word count to a publisher. For those of you currently dealing with editors or publishers, have you found this to be the case? Or is it a matter of someone saying so, and thus it keeps getting repeated ad infinitum? Has the technology become prevalent enough that, in reality, publishers are just working with word processor word counts when evaluating manuscripts, or are do they really all stick with the traditional method?


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About 120 people attended a Kansas Corporation Commission public hearing on Westar Energy's latest rate increase proposal, which would boost rates for residential customers while decreasing rates for major commercial customers.
The KCC, which has to approve the rate increase, is considering the request by Westar for an overall $31.7 million increase in its electric rates. Westar is also seeking to cut big business and industrial users' rates by 9 to 15 percent, while raising rates on residential and small-business customers by 6 to 9 percent, The Wichita Eagle reported (http://bit.ly/14KLPQ8 ).
Home and small-business users would see their bills go up a collective $83.5 million, while big business customers would pay about $50 million less for their power. Westar's plan would increase rates on residential customers by an average $7.50 a month.
Resident Paul Miller was among about 25 people at Monday's meeting who said the increase would harm them and their neighbors.
"I wonder what this means to the single mother that's working part time at Wal-Mart making minimum wage; it's only going to raise her rate $7.50 a month, that's all," Miller said. "But . the big industrial customers, the ones who manufacture big airplanes, the ones who process petroleum and other things, the ones who run the casinos - all these important people - you're going to give them hundreds and even thousands of dollars in decrease, paid by these people who are giving the $7.50 a month increase."
Jeff Martin, Westar vice president of regulatory affairs, said the changes are justified by economic modeling that shows big commercial and industrial users pay more than what it costs to provide them service, while residential and small-business customers pay less.
"Including the increase, it will still cost most of our residential customers less than $3.50 per day to power their home and everything in it," Martin said. "Or said another way, for the cost of less than 1 gallon of gas, you can power your home and all of its devices for 24 hours."
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Cemeteries and Crematoria in Birmingham
This page may be referred to as www.birmingham.gov.uk/cemeteries
There are eleven cemeteries and three crematoria in Birmingham. You can find address and contact details below, and follow the links for further information about each location.
Office opening times
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Please note: that the cemetery gates close at 4:00pm during the Winter months. Offices are not open during the weekend or over a Bank Holiday.
Handsworth Cemetery operates at weekends and Bank Holidays. Please contact the cemetery office for further details.
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Brandwood End Cemetery
Woodthorpe Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6EQ
Tel: 0121 303 5583
Fax: 0121 459 8284
E-mail: email@example.com
(Brandwood End Cemetery Office is closed due to flood damage. All of the office and records have moved to Kings Norton Cemetery - please see below for contact details) - The cemetery grounds are still open as normal.
Kings Norton Cemetery (also Brandwood End Cemetery and Quinton Office)
Longdales Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9BU
Tel: 0121 303 5583
Fax: 0121 459 8284
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Woodland Natural Burial - Primrose Meadow. Kings Norton Cemetery
Handsworth Cemetery
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 8JT
Tel: 0121 464 0096 or 0121 675 8523
Fax: 0121 515 1522
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Key Hill Cemetery
Icknield Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6PL
Administered (including payments) from Handsworth Cemetery
Quinton Cemetery
Halesowen Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 9AF
Tel: 0121 303 7043
Fax: 0121 423 2958
E-mail: email@example.com
Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 5AA
Tel: 0121 675 7970
Fax: 0121 415 5015
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sutton Coldfield Cemetery
Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RP
Tel: 0121 464 3812
Fax: 0121 323 2837
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sutton Coldfield Crematorium
Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6LG
Tel: 0121 464 3812
Fax: 0121 323 2837
E-mail: email@example.com
Sutton New Hall Cemetery
Lindridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7HX
Tel: 0121 464 3812
Fax: 0121 323 2837
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Warstone Lane Cemetery
Warstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6NN
Administered (including payments) from Handsworth Cemetery
Witton Cemetery
Moor Lane, Witton, Birmingham B6 7AE
Tel: 0121 303 4363
Fax: 0121 331 1283
E-mail: email@example.com
Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium
Yardley Road, South Yardley, Birmingham B25 8NA
Tel: 0121 675 8825 Fax: 0121 706 9142
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Minicom: 0121 708 0213
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Coroner's Office - Coroner's Office (Birmingham and Solihull) - 0121 303 3228 or 0121 303 3920
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Registrar - Registrar of Births & Deaths - 0121 675 1000
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There exists a Git repo that is on one server, we want to generate doxygen output for it on a different server. The following command works for me but has the downside of sending a mail everytime the repo is updated because Git uses stderr for progress reporting (a quick search via the almighty oracle suggests they consider this behaviour a feature).
59 * * * * cd FQNameOfRepo; git pull 1>/dev/null; make doc-all 1>/dev/null; cp doc/latex/refman.pdf doc/html/
While I could
grep through the stderr output of Git or compare it to a known string this seems wrong. Am I using the wrong Git command? How would this be done properly?
For clarification I still want this command to send a mail if a real error occurs, so simply redirecting stderr won't help.


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Perhaps. As we all know, it's a long trek from the front door to the car the valet or chauffeur has just pulled up. Who, in LA, walks???
I think there are some details to note here. First, that she was assaulted "early Tuesday morning," meaning after midnight. The Met locks its front (Plaza-facing) doors as the last patrons exit a performance, making it necessary for anyone who might have been in the building (staff, dancers, guests) to exit through the rear. I don't know in which hotel Osipova is staying, but I can't think of a likely one that would have her on Amsterdam Avenue, a residential stretch with no nightlife and, at the moment, a large construction site (badly lit and with lots of shadowy hiding places) -- in other words, a bit desolate, at least in comparison with other central Manhattan areas. It might be a better idea for the Met to keep a security guard on call in the front lobby to allow people to leave the theater more safely at any hour. That way, someone can go out through the Plaza (which is well lit and patrolled, in the easterly direction, directly toward the restaurants, traffic and hotels convenient to Lincoln Center.
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Retired computer consultant. Not totally happy with our present administration.
Author of historical and science fiction novels.
Author page at http://asmwizard.com/home/my-published-works/
To correct Lincoln somewhat, he should have said, . . . that government of the people, by the politicians, and for the politicians shall not perish from the earth.
Government's view of the economy: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. — Ronald Reagan
In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.
-- Alexis de Toqueville
The presidential election is history. It's time to cry over spilt milk, even though we shouldn't. As an official pessimist, I'd like to share my doom and gloom.
I'm not Nostradamus, but I'll make a few predictions based on what I fondly believe is logic.
America's future continues on its path, and neither the winners or the losers can be certain of how things will play out. Winners might be quickly brought down to earth, losers may turn out to be winners (after a fashion.) A few losers will be so upset they'll leave the country or even life.
This election was a referendum on how the economy is to be managed. Reaction has begun. I believe the economy will head downhill because business owners know bad things such as Obamacare and higher taxes are inevitable. Unemployment will go up. The stock market has trended down since November 7. I think it will trend down for a while. That's not the problem.
The various factions that favored Romney are going crazy trying to reason out how America could have reelected Obama. Republicans are terrifically disillusioned: how can the American people be so stupid? They worry that people who live off the government might now be the permanent majority. People who work for a living have lost voting power. Most Republicans will fight on, but are now mostly irrelevant. It doesn't matter much what we think or try to do. We're like passengers on an Italian cruise ship that has struck a rock, dependent on how our incompetent captain decides to handle the situation.
On the bright side, pessimists like me seem to be in the minority. A bit more than half of the voters think everything is wonderful. Big government will take care of all our problems (There's a federal program for that. Or, there's a subsidy, tax deduction, or regulation. Or, a committee is working on it.) Big Brother is watching over us. We love Big Brother. (Yes, I read Orwell's 1984.)
Obama retains control of the Senate, but not the House, until the mid-term elections in 2014, when the Senate may tip back to Republicans, the House to the Democrats, or not. Unless an epidemic of real bipartisanship suddenly breaks out, Congress will remain isolated and dysfunctional, and the two branches of Congress no doubt will keep on blocking each other. As in the past two years, Obama won't be able to get any legislation passed, and will only be able to rule by executive order and disregard for the Constitution, and that's what he'll continue to do, becoming more and more like a dictator. Republicans will be increasingly enraged by that.
People who depend on government largesse may be ecstatic now, but Democrats won't reform anything – they always kick the can down the road. However happy Democrat fans are now, we may have a total collapse of the American economy within a year or two. This would have unpredictable results, all very, very bad – for all, but especially those depending on big government. Entitlements may be gone or sharply reduced because we can't afford them. Starvation, riots, and revolution aren't inconceivable after such a collapse. Can you spell Greece?
President Obama has said he will work with Republicans, but he has always said that and never actually has done so. He has already drawn lines in the sand after pledging cooperation (as has Speaker Boehner.) Because of his contempt for ideas other than his own, he can't change. As the economy continues to decline, the President may have a nervous breakdown because when he blames his predecessor, it will be himself.
So, America may be destined for fiscal collapse or other major problems. I'd like to be optimistic, but I'm (originally) from Missouri. You'll have to show me.


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This 3D ultrasound scan shows the embryo and its yolk sac, attached to the wall of the uterus. The yolk sac provides nourishment for the embryo until the placenta is fully functional, and produces blood cells until the liver can take over this role.
If you feel lightheaded, especially when you get up from lying down, be extra careful. Dizzy spells are common, especially as your pregnancy progresses and you get bigger, since your heart has to work harder against the forces of gravity to get blood to the brain.
Try to stand up very gradually, in stages, from lying to sitting to standing. Dizziness can also occur if you have been standing for a long period of time, since blood may collect in your legs. Keep moving to encourage the blood to be pumped back to your heart.
Alternatively, you may feel dizzy due to low blood-sugar levels. Other symptoms of low blood sugar include feeling sweaty, shaky, and hungry. Even if you're feeling or being sick, try to eat little and often to ensure that your blood-sugar levels remain stable.
If you regularly feel dizzy, speak to your doctor, who will carry out some basic health checks.
The last thing you may feel like doing is exercising, but it can play a significant role in alleviating and preventing pregnancy symptoms. Although a run through the park or a walk downtown may not sound as inviting as a cozy nap on the sofa, exercise is invigorating and the effects will last. Try to think of it as being active, rather than "exercising."
If after completing a physical activity you feel even more fatigued, decrease how hard and long you exercise. Always listen to your body. As you become more fit and your pregnancy progresses, these feelings of fatigue should diminish, usually by weeks 12-14.
Your baby's health is the most important consideration, so before you've announced your pregnancy, you may need to take steps to discreetly avoid drinking alcohol.
Exercising regularly can help you sleep more deeply.
Insomnia is common in pregnancy, due to anxiety or difficulty in getting comfortable. Exercise is a destresser and will tire you out, increasing your chance of a good night's sleep.
Excerpted from Pregnancy Day by Day.
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When 13-year old Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack off the coast of Hawaii, she could have turned bitter and rejected all that she knew of God. But, with a maturity not often seen in one so young, Bethany chose to cling even closer to Jesus and allow God to use her tragedy to show others that God is faithful.
She said "I have this thought every second of my life—Why me? Not negatively, like Why did this terrible thing happen to me? But more like "Why did God choose me and what does He have in mind for me?"
A few years ago, Scott and I had the privilege of meeting Bethany and chatting with her on the show. I came away with the sense of a strong woman who is confident of who she is in Christ. She has allowed God to remind us that God will never leave us, or forsake us (Deut. 31:6). And, because she is willing to be used by God, we know that the hardest things we go through can be used to help others who are going through something tough.
So, congratulations to Bethany and her husband Adam! We are celebrating with them. Oh, and I love the fact that she chose to get married in the same spot that she was attacked 10 years ago. Talk about God bringing beauty from ashes?!
Bethany's life is a beautiful reminder of this truth: God is faithful.
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The Otoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatality accident near Palmyra this morning where a car hit a bull standing on the Douglas Spur.
The car was traveling north on 66A when it hit the 2,000-pound bull. The driver, a 37-year-old Palmyra man, was killed.
The collision forced the bull to roll up on top of the car and crush the roof.
The sheriff's office has been responding to multiple reports of livestock on roadways in recent weeks.
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I've just reported a paper cut in the current LTS release and was wondering if I will ever see the fix backported, or if I'm going to have to upgrade so get it.
In almost all circumstances, a paper cut fix will not be backported. Only paper cuts with a high importance will be submitted, and even then it's not guaranteed to be approved.
All Stable Release Updates are approved with caution. Full details about what they are and how they work can be found here, but the passage of importance is this:
The definition of a paper cut requires the problem to be minor, meaning the need to backport it will be low to non-existent. Only paper cuts with a high importance will be considered for SRU, and these will be few and far between.


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I know about geometrical method of construction of discrete subgroups of $SL(2,\mathbb{R})$ using Lobachevsky plane (e.g. B.A. Dubrovin, A.T. Fomenko, S.P. Novikov, Modern Geometry --- Methods and Applications, Springer) via fundamental polygon. Such construction has many applications and some relevant themes were already discussed in MO.
I do not know, if my question is appropriate here, but I would like to know rather opposite thing: how to construct explicitly the matrices itself. In book mentioned above it was demonstrated only for simple case of $4g$-polygon with sum of angles $2\pi$. I mean, if there is some analytical equations or an algorithm of calculation of parameters of matrices for discrete subgroups of $SL(2,\mathbb{R})$.


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Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm (Hardcover)
Overdue for some fun?
If so, check out everyone's favorite-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia. Nothing makes Amelia Bedelia happier than helping people and doing exactly as she's told. And what could be more satisfying than a day spent volunteering at the library?
But Mrs. Page, the librarian, is surprised when Amelia Bedelia steals away in the bookmobile for a bookstore visit. Can Amelia Bedelia explain that she was just trying to go by the book? Or will she have the book thrown at her for this latest misunderstanding?
About the Author
Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.
Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.


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BRILLIANT - The Wells Township trustees recently eyed several road-related matters, including a report that Oxford Mining is paying for a dust control application on Salt Run Road.
Road Superintendent John Keyoski said it would cost the mining company about $20,000.
Dust control also was applied in the Beech Flats area.
Keyoski also reported brush was cut by the township along the road in one area to alleviate a safety hazard.
He also noted Ohio American Energy will be mining again behind state Route 151 near New Alexandria.
Trustee Joe Ellis said the property owner adjacent to township Road 619 has no objection to the road being put on a nonmaintained status so that designation can be tagged to Washington Road, and it was indicated a vote would be taken at a later meeting.
According to officials, McKim's Run needs further study.
Also discussed was county Road 19. County maps show that road ends at the former corporation line of Brilliant even though the county previously maintained the road down to the turnaround. Trustees approved a motion to survey the section of county Road 19 in question.
In other matters, a motion was approved to withdraw the police levy resolution from the primary election ballot since it is too soon to present a replacement levy.
Trustee Larry Owens complimented Elizabeth Cook, recreation direction, for organizing a nice Christmas parade.
A resident asked why the Brilliant Volunteer Fire Department was not named the Wells Township Fire Department. He was told the department is a private nonprofit corporation, and its name was not affected by the dissolution of the village in 1994.


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All about fresh, flavorful food
by Dani Hurst
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In my quest to become less dependent on store-bought products, I have discovered that you can make comparable homemade versions of many of the things you buy every day. Making baba ganoush and frozen dog treats at home—not to mention dryer sachets—greatly reduces your trash heap as well as the number of unnecessary chemicals and preservatives you come in contact with. Plus, the more you make at home, the more you can appreciate the work that goes into the things you use. This week I made fresh almond butter, and I was pleasantly surprised at how simple the ingredients list and preparation was.
Making homemade almond butter is really easy and turns out a tasty snack. Repurpose an old jelly jar with a secure lid and make your own fun label. Photo By Dani Hurst.
2 cups almonds1 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup canola oil, or any oil you have on hand1/4 cup honey (optional)
1. You can make almond butter with raw almonds, but roasted almonds offer a more robust flavor. If you do choose to use roasted almonds, spread the 2 cups of almonds on a baking sheet and cook them at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring them around halfway through to ensure even cooking.
2. After the almonds cool, place them in a food processor with the salt and blend until fine.
3. Next, add the oil and continue to blend until smooth.
4. If you like a little sweetness, add honey or sweetener of your choice.
5. Scoop out of food processor and put in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
For that extra smoky flavor, roast the almonds in the oven before you blend them. Just make sure to stir them halfway through cooking so they don't burn. Photo By Dani Hurst.
One of the great things about making nut butter at home is that you can customize them to fit your personal taste. If you like a chunky butter, stir some chopped almonds in the butter right before you serve or store it. You can also substitute other nuts—such as hazelnuts, cashews or macadamia nuts—for the almonds, or combine different nuts and sweeteners for more adventurous butters. If you're looking to make this experience even greener, skip the plastic containers and store your fresh butter in a repurposed glass jelly jar.
This was the first time I've ever made nut butter, and while it tastes great, the consistency is a little too crumbly. My advice to anyone trying this recipe is to blend the almonds and oil in smaller batches so the mixture is more homogenous and less clumpy. This recipe makes just enough to fill an 18 oz. glass jar, but if you want to make less, simply cut the recipe in half.
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SRL88's Career - November 2023 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
A really good month for us despite our first defeat of the season to our bitter rivals. We put in a really impressive display against Cardiff before a tough battle agiainst Blackburn. We really had to dig deep but managed to come away with all three points. Leicester was just one of them games. We dominated but struggled to find the lethal touch, but a late Chris Ord goal gave us all three points. We played really well against Man Utd as well. We set ourselves up to soak up any pressure they put on us and hit them on the counter and it worked a treat. We found ourselves a goal up but a Rob Wilson sending off in the first half hit us hard. We hung on in there but after making all three substitutions we received an injury which resulted in us playing the last 25 minutes with 9 men and thats when Man Utd took advantage. I cant fault the effort though and I am really pleased with our performances so far.
November 2023 - Continued
Two fantastic away performances in Europe seals top spot in the group with a game to go. We put in a very disciplined performance in Milan to come away with a point before we travelled to Greece. We fell behind but battled our way back into the game and grabbed a big 3-1 win.
Last edited by SRL88; 22-03-2012 at 22:29.
SRL88's Career - December 2023 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
A pretty frustrating December for us in more ways than one. We should have destroyed WBA but just couldnt find the back of the net. We then travelled to The Emirates and former Arsenal player Scott Kironde scored a late goal to give us all three points. In the Merseyside Derby we battered Everton. We fell behind but Chris Ord and a late Rob Wilson goal looked to have sealed all three points, but with just their 2nd shot at goal they scored late on to grab a draw which they didnt deserve. We came from behind against Sunderland to grab a draw of our own and then finished off 2023 with two much needed wins against Stoke & Wolves to see us top the league going into 2024.
A straightforward win over QPR sets up a game against Norwich in the Semi-Final. We really should be looking to win this competition from here.
December 2023 - Continued
Another fine win over Sporting see's us end a very impressive group phase for us. Sadly however, we have such a 'tricky' tie in the First Knockout Round.
Last edited by SRL88; 22-03-2012 at 22:46.
You've been a busy boy!
A cuple of good months there, though the draws you are having may hold you back when it gets to the latter stages of the season! You need to start putting teams to the sword!
EDIT - Chris Ord, my footballing hero.
I think Barca is a winnable tie.
Excellent first half of the season,hope you can carry on that form and beat Barca.Also well done Chris Ord winning World Player of the Year.
At least without needing 1000 shots.
SRL88's Career - January 2024 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
An absolutely fantastic month for us. I really couldnt have asked for more. Following a tough Christmas period we started the new year with a trip to London against a Chelsea who were sitting in 4th at the time. Although they fell down to 10 men, we got our tactics spot on and deserved a 1-0 win. We followed this up with a comfortable win over Wigan before a trip to the City of Manchester. We put a fantastic disciplined a brilliant 2-1 and my first win away to Man City as Liverpool manager. We also followed that up with a comfortable with over Aston Villa to give us a 100% record in January to open up a bit of a gap at the top of the table.
Well it took a replay, much to my annoyance, but we managed to comfortably beat Boro to move into the 4th Round where we will face Crawley.
January 2024 - Continued
So we are into the League Cup Final. Norwich put up a good fight in the first leg but we were always in control and deserved our 4-2 win. A straight forward second leg victory sends us into the Final where we will face struggling Premiership side Cardiff.
Transfer - In
Davidson - £29.5m - Just the one signing in January and for a pretty big fee. I have been chasing him for a few seasons however and once interest from Real Madrid & Bayern Munich picked up I had to go for him. Im really pleased with this signing and he should turn out to be a bargain.
Transfers - Out
And just the one outbound player as well. Its not one that I really wanted but for a couple of years now he has been whinging that he wants a new challenge and once he started to request a contract termination I had no choice. Only Man City & Arsenal showed interest and he opted for City. Pretty pleased to get £8m for a 29yo though.
Last edited by SRL88; 24-03-2012 at 15:01.
Great stuff in cups.
Ord is awesomeness personified in an FM player.
Road to Wembley
An excellent run to the Final for the Bluebirds. The Premier League strugglers have despatched some big names en route in Chelsea, Man Utd and high flying Leicester. They had to come from behind to defeat Bolton but more than deserve their place in the Wembley show down.
A pretty comfortable run for us which Championship side Crawley being our only tough tie. They gave us a proper cup tie as we had to battle for a 1-0 win but everything else was pretty straight forward.
A very comfortable Final as it was a question of when and not if we would score. We dominated the entire game and could have won by more. I wont whinge however and will happily take lifting the first trophy of the season.
Last edited by SRL88; 24-03-2012 at 23:29.
oooops. Excuse my mistake for those who saw it.....for those who didnt, ignore this post .
Kept up with the past seasons now after a few weeks of being away from reading a few threads, that season where you lost the FA Cup on penalties then the league on goal difference was astonishingly unlucky, I bet Europe's feeling a little frustrating by now too (best of luck for Barcelona) but surely starting to dominate the domestic scene, well done.
What's the plan, stick to Liverpool until you win a Champions League? Could be forever at this rate. (just kidding)
2023/24 Youth Intake
Ashim Ghosh - ★★★ - Has some decent stats but still has a lot of improving to do.
Chris McKinnon - ★★★ - Another with some alright stats.
David Kay - ★★★ - A very good prospect at full back. I will be developing him as best as I can.
David Lane - ★★★★ - Rated very highly and looks pretty average. Will be interesting to see how he develops.
Joe Flint - ★★★★ - The best of the prospects to come through. Really looking forward to see how he develops.
John Holland - ★★ - Ok player, but worth signing him.
Neil Gibb - ★★★ - Good potential in the centre of defence in this guy.
Paul Smyth - ★★ - Another worth signing up despite not being highly rated.
Tinashe Sweswe - ★★ - As above.
Looks like the increase in Youth Recruitment and Junior Coaching, as well as the improvements to our Youth Facilities are really starting to show an impact.
SRL88's Career - February & March 2024 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
A decent couple of months for us, despite the two defeats. We started February with a fantastic win away to Tottenham thanks to a Chris Ord double. Next was a tough tie against Swansea but we battled our way through to grab a 2-1 win. Newcastle put up a stubborn effort to deny us all three points, but once again Chris Ord was the difference. Our defeat away to Blackpool came a few days before the League Cup Final so I rested a few players and we also went down to 10 men pretty early so we done well to keep up with a well organised Blackpool side.
March kicked off with us coming from a goal down to beat West Ham at home thanks to three second half goals. We then beat Cardiff in impressive fashion with a Chris Ord hat-trick the standout. A disappointing draw at home to Blackburn followed. We struggled all game until Ord gave us the lead. We then dominated and missed a penalty which resulted in Blackburn having a man sent off. Then they scored an injury time goal to **** me off pretty badly. I think that had an effect on us because we were shocking away to high flying Leicester but thats not an excuse. We should have done better but didnt really get into the game and we were lucky to just lose by one goal.
Two nice wins over Crawley and Wycombe who gave our youngsters a proper FA Cup tie. These helped us get into the Quater-Final where we had a battle on our hands against Blackpool. In a very end to end game we had to settle for a replay at Anfield.
February & March 2024 - Continued
A comfortable Final as you can get really. We deserved victory and lifted the first trophy of the season.
Get in!!! Two brilliant performances against the Spanish giants. We got our tactics spot on at the Nou Camp to frustrate them but yet also cause them many problems and deserved to come away with at least a draw. At Anfield we did require Extra Time but we battered them. I have never seen Barcelona be dominated so much at all as we had 24 shots at goal and 70% of the possession. Victory was even sweeter as Barcelona were managed by Rafa Benitez at the time.
Our result for this fantastic win see's us drawn against another Spanish giant..............Real Madrid in what is a very open Quater-Final. If we manage to ge through that we will face either Dortmund or Sampdoria in the Semi-Final.
Last edited by SRL88; 25-03-2012 at 17:24.
That'll be a relief.
SRL88's Career - April 2024 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
A really tough month for us. Not only did we have two big derby's but we had a lot of games elsewhere as well. We deserved to beat Man Utd but couldnt grab that second goal. The WBA & Everton results were fair as we find ourselves sat just a point behind Man Utd with 4 games to go and a game in hand.
Our run in consists of Sunderland (h), Stoke (a), Arsenal (h) and Wolves (h). I feel that we need to win all 4 games to win the league.
An excellent win against Blackpool booked us a place at Wembley. We didnt really turn up until the second half against Chelsea but when we did we blew them away. They had missed numerous chances and that proved pivotal. Chris Ord was the difference as we sealed the win and booked our place in the Final against Blackburn.
April 2024 - Continued
YES!!!! Absolutely fantastic. We have came through one of the toughest routes possible, but we have done it. We beat Madrid and probably deservidly so at Anfield thanks to the main man and then I pulled a Rafa Benitez out of the hat and put together a fantastic tactical set-up to frustrate Madrid as we went through on the away goals rule to set up a tie against Sampdoria. The Semi-Final was a lot more straight forward and we booked our place in the Final against the team who knocked us out in the Quater-Final last season, Bayern Munich.
Last edited by SRL88; 26-03-2012 at 09:40.
Definitely think you're capable of the clean sweep, what's United's run in like?
Not an easy task to beat them then with that easy run-in they have.
Great stuff in the Champions League - now make sure you finish the job and beat Bayern!
Excellent run in the cups and good luck in the finals,hope you can beat Utd to the title as well!
Just been catching up with this, had no internet for awhile. Couldn't have had a harder route in the Champions League. Not seen a team on FM12 do as bad as Wigan, how poor is their squad?
Based on Wigan, their squad is a decent Championship club at best. Based on appearences their starting 11 would be:
They don't look quite that bad, but still relegation candidates.
FA Cup FinalRoad to Wembley
We needed a couple of replays to reach the Final and also got away with a poor performance in the Semi-Final against Chelsea so we're pretty lucky really. We were impressive in the replay against Boro and against Crawley, Wycombe and also the replay against Blackpool who gave us a big test at Bloomfield Road.
Blackburn also needed a replay to get through but they had some impressive displays following the Sheffield Wednesday result. A nice win over Wolves was followed by a fantastic display and result at Old Trafford. The Semi-Final saw them dispatch of West Ham following a fantastic comeback. They were 2-1 down until the final 10 minutes and 2 goals capped off the comeback as they reached the Final.
We got there in the end but had a slight scare. Chris Ord was injured for the game (and will be out until the Champions League Final). Rob Wilson led the line fantastically well and grabbed himself a brace. We were the better side but Blackburn came into the game the further it went on and in stoppage time hit the post and had a couple of other chances. Still, to lift our second trophy of the season with two more to play for is very impressive.
Congrats for the double of cups, this is setting up to be a quite exciting finale, did very well to go past both Barça and Real so probably deserve to win the Champions League at last, but can't approach a giant like Bayern with complacency.
Just as well it wasn't against you like it was at the weekend.
Road to the Final
A comfortable passage into the knockout phase for us in impressive fashion. We played really well throughout including a fantastic result away to Sporting. Inter gave us two tough games as expected but we deserved 4pts against them and topped the group.
We had an even better knockout phase. I dont think I have ever seen a tougher route to a Final before but hey we did it. We played brilliant over the two legs against Barcelona with a brilliant tactical performance in the Nou Camp before deservidly beating them in Extra Time at Anfield in a dominant display. Against Madrid we just about deserved victory at home and as mentioned I pulled a Rafa Benitez to in a very tactical and disciplined display to go through. The Semi-Final was pretty straight forward as we knocked out Sampdoria to book our place in the Final in Russia.
Last edited by SRL88; 26-03-2012 at 19:52.
Road to the Final
A pretty comfortable passage through the group stage for Bayern despite a couple of defeats. They deserved to book their place in the knockout phase and were helped by two big wins.
Well they got to the Final but nearly threw it away...especially against Marseille. Despite a nice win in the first leg they nearly went out against Marseille and probably should have but managed to go through on penalties. They required a bit comeback against PSV before finally putting in an impressive two legs against Inter Milan to book themselves a trip to Russia.
Last edited by SRL88; 26-03-2012 at 19:57.
The Final
What an achievement!!! I cant believe how good this makes me feel. In what was a very even game we came out on top on penalties to complete a famous quadruple. Chris Ord, back from injury gave us the lead in the second half and we took charge from them. However, on the counter Bayern drew level and it was them on top for the last 15 minutes but with no change, we went to Extra Time.
In the extra period things were pretty even and Bayern resorted to dirty tactics, kicking lumps out of our players but to no real effect as we both had to settle for penalties. Chris Ord started the scoring for us and they missed their first penalty. Augusto, Marcelo Chafer & Dan Cousin's scored our next three (they scored their next two) and that left Thomas Muller to blaze over to give us our 7th Champions League Trophy overall.
Last edited by SRL88; 26-03-2012 at 20:21.
Keep an eye out because I should have the Final up on here soon.
There you go .
SRL88's Career - May 2024 - Liverpool FC
Premier League
A perfect month for us gives us our third league title in four seasons (sorry, I gave it away in the previous post ). We dominated procedings against Sunderland to grab a 4-1 win and as expected had a battle on our hands against Stoke but a huuuuuuuuuuge 3-2 win put us in pole position with 2 games to go. Arsenal put up a fight which wasnt helped thanks to injuries we had and after we took a 2-0 lead they injured 2 of our players to leave us with 9 men which is when they scored. Wolves was pretty straight forwardas Fuska scored a hat-trick to crown us PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!
May 2024 - Continued
A tough battle in the FA Cup Final, but a battle we deserved to win. Without the ever present Chris Ord our task was a little more difficult but we still claimed a big win to claim our 2nd FA Cup trophy under my management.
We also claimed the Champions League trophy on penalties much to my delight. I wont cover this, instead....look up.
Up to date boys & girls .
Excellent season all round and nice to see Utd muck it up
SRL88's Career - Season Review - 2023/24 - Liverpool FC
Premier League - Results 1 - Results 2 (1st - CHAMPIONS)
Excellent work over the course of the season. We got a bit sloppy going into February/March time and ended up behind Man Utd with 4 games to go (1 being a game in hand). We put a brilliant May together though and ended the season with 4 big, big wins in a row to clinch the league title on the last day against Wolves.
FA Cup (Winners)
We needed a couple of replays and luckily got through the Semi-Final, there is no denying that. We deserved to beat Blackburn though to lift the FA Cup for the 2nd time under my management.
League Cup (Winners)
A pretty straight forward route to Wembley and a comprehensive win over Cardiff in the Final.
Community Shield (Winners)
Following a 1-1 draw in the season opener we beat Man Utd on penalties.
Champions League (Winners)
We topped our group pretty easily in honest, but in the group stage things really picked up. We put in fantastic performances against Barcelona and Real Madrid before beating Sampdoria in the Semi-Final. Against Bayern in the Final we had to rely on penalties following an even game but managed to lift our 5th trophy of the season.
Transfers - Finances
A lot of major transfer activity in terms of personel but overall I was pretty happy with our business. Some really good signings and pleased with the money we brought in.
The finances look pretty healthy and we havent even got the mass amount of money from our sponsorship yet. Really looking good.
Im really pleased with our squad. There is just one player (Alaba) over 30yo so this squad could be together for a few more years.
My Top 3 Players
Soren Oczipka - Really came into his own the full-back. A fantastic season.
Sergio Diaz - Our leader at the back. Turning into a club legend.
Chris Ord - What else is there really to say about this guy??? Nothing.....so just take a look.
Next Season?Code:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Season | Team | League | Country | League Position | Notes | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2011/12 | Kirklareli Spor | Second Division Group A | Turkey | 5th | Play-Off Quater Finalists | | 2012/13 | Kirklareli Spor | Second Division Group A | Turkey | 3rd | Play-Off Semi Finalists | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2013/14 | Darlington | Blue Square Premier | England | 4th | Play-Off Semi Finalists, FA Trophy Runners-Up, | Appointed in October | | 2014/15 | Darlington | Blue Square Premier | England | 2nd | Promoted via Play-Offs, FA Trophy Runners-Up | | 2015/16 | Darlington | League Two | England | 3rd | Promoted | | 2016/17 | Darlington | League One | England | 5th | Promoted via Play-Offs | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2017/18 | Blackpool | Championship | England | 3rd | Promoted via Play-Off's | | 2018/19 | Blackpool | Premier League | England | - | Resigned in November | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2018/19 | Aston Villa | Premier League | England | 10th | Appointed in November, FA Cup Winners | | 2019/20 | Aston Villa | Premier League | England | 4th | FA Cup Winners, League Cup Runners-Up, | Champions League Qualification | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2020/21 | Liverpool | Premier League | England | 1st | Premier League & FA Cup Winners | League Cup & Europa League Runners-Up | | 2021/22 | Liverpool | Premier League | England | 2nd | Premier League & FA Cup Runners-Up | League Cup & Champions League Semi-Final | | 2022/23 | Liverpool | Premier League | England | 1st | Premier League Winners | | 2023/24 | Liverpool | Premier League | England | 1st | Premier League, FA, Carling Cup | Community Shield & Champions League Winners |
If we can achieve anything towards what we have this season it will be a massive achievement. We have 22 titles and Man Utd are on 25. Slowly we are closing them down.
How are my Former Clubs Doing?
Kirklareli Spor
Great first season for the Turks at this level.Code:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Season | League | League Position | Notes | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | 2013/14 | Second Division Group A | 11th | - | | 2014/15 | Second Division Group A | 9th | - | | 2015/16 | Second Division Group A | 5th | Lost in Play-Off Semi Final | | 2016/17 | Second Division Group A | 5th | Lost in Play-Off Semi Final | | 2017/18 | Second Division Group A | 6th | - | | 2018/19 | Second Division Group A | 6th | - | | 2019/20 | Second Division Group A | 3rd | Lost in Play-Off Semi Final | | 2020/21 | Second Division Group A | 7th | - | | 2021/22 | Second Division Group A | 10th | - | | 2022/23 | Second Division Group A | 4th | Promoted via Play-Off's | | 2023/24 | First Division | 13th | - |
Darlington FC
Lots of change at the Darlington Arena. A new manager and a new Chairman but slow steps upwards.Code:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Season | League | League Position | Notes | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | 2017/18 | Championship | 24th | Relegated | | 2018/19 | League One | 20th | - | | 2019/20 | League One | 8th | - | | 2020/21 | League One | 3rd | Play-Off Winners, Promoted | | 2021/22 | Championship | 22nd | Relegated | | 2022/23 | League One | 17th | - | | 2023/24 | League One | 14th | - |
Blackpool FC
A cracking season back at this level. Lets hope they dont suffer 2nd season syndrome.Code:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Season | League | League Position | Notes | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2018/19 | Premier League | 18th | Resigned in November, Relegated, Carling Cup SF | | 2019/20 | Championship | 13th | - | | 2020/21 | Championship | 2nd | Promoted | | 2021/22 | Premier League | 19th | Relegated | | 2022/23 | Championship | 1st | Champions | | 2023/24 | Premier League | 12th | - |
Aston Villa
A good season compared to last for Villa and they are back in European football.Code:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Season | League | League Position | Notes | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2020/21 | Premier League | 5th | Carling Cup SF | | 2021/22 | Premier League | 7th | - | | 2022/23 | Premier League | 11th | - | | 2023/24 | Premier League | 5th | - |
Last edited by SRL88; 26-03-2012 at 21:24.
A Look Around The World
Club - Domestic
English Premier League
2011/12 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Chelsea 3rd Man City
2012/13 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Arsenal 3rd Liverpool
2013/14 - 1st Liverpool 2nd Chelsea 3rd Man Utd
2014/15 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Liverpool 3rd Arsenal
2015/16 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Chelsea 3rd Man City
2016/17 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Man City 3rd Liverpool
2017/18 - 1st Arsenal 2nd Liverpool 3rd Chelsea
2018/19 - 1st Arsenal 2nd Man City 3rd Liverpool
2019/20 - 1st Man Utd 2nd Arsenal 3rd Sunderland
2020/21 - 1st Liverpool 2nd Man Utd 3rd Arsenal
2021/22 - 1st Man City 2nd Liverpool 3rd Arsenal
2022/23 - 1st Liverpool 2nd Man City 3rd Chelsea
2023/24 - 1st Liverpool 2nd Man Utd 3rd Man City
FA Cup
2011/12 - Winners Tottenham Runners-Up Everton
2012/13 - Winners West Ham Runners-Up Liverpool
2013/14 - Winners Man Utd Runners-Up Norwich
2014/15 - Winners Wolves Runners-Up Birmingham
2015/16 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Barnsley
2016/17 - Winners Leicester Runners-Up Chelsea
2017/18 - Winners Everton Runners-Up Arsenal
2018/19 - Winners Aston Villa Runners-Up Leicester
2019/20 - Winners Aston Villa Runners-Up Chelsea
2020/21 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Stoke
2021/22 - Winners Newcastle Runners-Up Liverpool
2022/23 - Winners Man Utd Runners-Up Tottenham
2023/24 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Blackburn
League Cup
2011/12 - Winners Fulham Runners-Up Reading
2012/13 - Winners Tottenham Runners-Up West Brom
2013/14 - Winners Wolves Runners-Up Chelsea
2014/15 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Aston Villa
2015/16 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Liverpool
2016/17 - Winners West Brom Runners-Up Man City
2017/18 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Man City
2018/19 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Norwich
2019/20 - Winners Leicester Runners-Up Aston Villa
2020/21 - Winners Man Utd Runners-Up Liverpool
2021/22 - Winners Man City Runners-Up Wolves
2022/23 - Winners Stoke Runners-Up Swansea
2023/24 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Cardiff
La Liga
2011/12 - 1st Barcelona 2nd Real Madrid 3rd Athletic Club
2012/13 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd Barcelona 3rd Villarreal
2013/14 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd Athletic Club 3rd Barcelona
2014/15 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd Barcelona 3rd Valencia
2015/16 - 1st Barcelona 2nd Real Madrid 3rd At. Madrid
2016/17 - 1st At.Madrid 2nd Barcelona 3rd Real Madrid
2017/18 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd Barcelona 3rd At.Madrid
2018/19 - 1st At.Madrid 2nd Barcelona 3rd Malaga
2019/20 - 1st Barcelona 2nd Real Madrid 3rd At.Madrid
2020/21 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd At.Madrid 3rd Barcelona
2021/22 - 1st At.Madrid 2nd Real Madrid 3rd Barcelona
2022/23 - 1st At.Madrid 2nd Betis 3rd Real Madrid
2023/24 - 1st Real Madrid 2nd At.Madrid 3rd Getafe
2011/12 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Werder Bremen 3rd Schalke
2012/13 - 1st Dortmund 2nd Bayern Munich 3rd Schalke
2013/14 - 1st Leverkusen 2nd Dortmund 3rd Bayern Munich
2014/15 - 1st Leverkusen 2nd Bayern Munich 3rd Schalke
2015/16 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Schalke 3rd Leverkusen
2016/17 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Schalke 3rd Leverkusen
2017/18 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Leverkusen 3rd Dortmund
2018/19 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Schalke 3rd Dortmund
2019/20 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Dortmund 3rd Hoffenheim
2020/21 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Hannover 3rd Leverkusen
2021/22 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Freiburg 3rd Leverkusen
2022/23 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Dortmund 3rd Freiburg
2023/24 - 1st Bayern Munich 2nd Hoffenheim 3rd Leverkusen
Serie A
2011/12 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Napoli 3rd Lazio
2012/13 - 1st Inter 2nd Juventus 3rd Napoli
2013/14 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Inter 3rd Juventus
2014/15 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Inter 3rd Sampdoria
2015/16 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Parma 3rd Palermo
2016/17 - 1st Palermo 2nd AC Milan 3rd Fiorentina
2017/18 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Cagliari 3rd Juventus
2018/19 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Sampdoria 3rd Fiorentina
2019/20 - 1st Palermo 2nd Inter 3rd AC Milan
2020/21 - 1st AC Milan 2nd Palermo 3rd Sampdoria
2021/22 - 1st Fiorentina 2nd Palermo 3rd AC Milan
2022/23 - 1st Inter 2nd AC Milan 3rd Sampdoria
2023/24 - 1st Sampdoria 2nd Palermo 3rd AC Milan
French Ligue 1
2011/12 - 1st Valenciennes 2nd Bordeaux 3rd Marseille
2012/13 - 1st Lyon 2nd Marseille 3rd Sochaux
2013/14 - 1st Lyon 2nd PSG 3rd RC Lens
2014/15 - 1st Lyon 2nd PSG 3rd Marseille
2015/16 - 1st PSG 2nd Lyon 3rd Marseille
2016/17 - 1st Lyon 2nd PSG 3rd Marseille
2017/18 - 1st Lyon 2nd PSG 3rd Marseille
2018/19 - 1st Marseille 2nd PSG 3rd RC Lens
2019/20 - 1st PSG 2nd Toulouse 3rd Lyon
2020/21 - 1st Marseille 2nd PSG 3rd Lyon
2021/22 - 1st Toulouse 2nd PSG 3rd Marseille
2022/23 - 1st Marseille 2nd PSG 3rd Lyon
2023/24 - 1st Bordeaux 2nd Lyon 3rd Auxerre
Club - Europe
Champions League
2011/12 - Winners Bayern Munich Runners-Up Man Utd
2012/13 - Winners AC Milan Runners-Up Barcelona
2013/14 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Liverpool
2014/15 - Winners PSG Runners-Up Barcelona
2015/16 - Winners AC Milan Runners-Up At. Madrid
2016/17 - Winners Barcelona Runners-Up Real Madrid
2017/18 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Bayern Munich
2018/19 - Winners Bayern Munich Runners-Up Arsenal
2019/20 - Winners Man Utd Runners-Up Barcelona
2020/21 - Winners Marseille Runners-Up Palermo
2021/22 - Winners AC Milan Runners-Up Barcelona
2022/23 - Winners Man Utd Runners-Up Bayern Munich
2023/24 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Bayern Munich
Europa League
2011/12 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Rubin Kazan
2012/13 - Winners Bayern Munich Runners-Up Porto
2013/14 - Winners Chelsea Runners-Up Napoli
2014/15 - Winners Benfica Runners-Up Bayern Munich
2015/16 - Winners Man City Runners-Up Aston Villa
2016/17 - Winners Liverpool Runners-Up Roma
2017/18 - Winners Arsenal Runners-Up Lyon
2018/19 - Winners Betis Runners-Up Tottenham
2019/20 - Winners Real Madrid Runners-Up Chelsea
2020/21 - Winners Betis Runners-Up Liverpool
2021/22 - Winners Porto Runners-Up Toulouse
2022/23 - Winners Inter Runners-Up PSG
2023/24 - Winners Stuttgart Runners-Up Stoke
World Cup
2014 - Winners France Runners-Up Ghana 3rd Place England Hosts Brazil
2018 - Winners France Runners-Up Belgium 3rd Place Spain Hosts Russia
2022 - Winners Germany Runners-Up Italy 3rd Place Mexico Hosts Qatar
European Championships
2012 - Winners Germany Runners-Up France Hosts Ukraine/Poland
2016 - Winners Spain Runners-Up Belgium Hosts France
2020 - Winners Croatia Runners-Up Russia Hosts Belgium
2024 - Winners France Runners-Up Romania Hosts Spain
Last edited by SRL88; 30-03-2012 at 19:47.
Up to date .
Amazing season, I take my hat off to you.
this has been a fantastic read on my first visit to this part of the forum, i have always been a massive fan of starting unemployed and with no reputation in the game, you have shown how it is done perfectly. Shame for me however having to read numerous updates about liverpool winning trophies haha
I will be looking into creating my own version of this and attempt to emulate the success you have
keep up the good work
Wow been following this thread the whole way and what an achievement, also your team looks like it might keep the success going for another few seasons as well, Ord is just out of this world and has a few seasons left in him!!
How much further would you like to go on with this Lpool side? Will you leave in the next few seasons? Usually when If I began to dominate I become bored and look elsewhere for a challenge!!
How you get through seasons so quickly is outstanding, do you just leave the commentary on in games you seem to fly through seasons or play quite a lot haha?
Wow, you sure lucked out
I love keeping up with Kirklarelispor. Seems you laid some decent foundations there.
I've been thinking about it on and off since the start of 'From Blyth to Barcelona', felt that might end up encompassing rather a lot of clubs so didn't apart from rare mentions of a few noteworthy things.
Been reading everyday SRL88, a bit of lurking for a while! You're doing great, glad you got your dream job, so to speak. Have you ever thought about moving abroad again?
Yeah I want to move abroad. One of my aims is to manage Hoffenheim (not that I havent managed them plenty lately) so I want to go to Germany...but I would also love to crack Spain and Barcelona seems a real possibility because they are constantly sacking their manager and I am always favourite for it.
I would also like to try a different continent to.
Who many more years are you wanting to stay with Liverpool then? Has the Hoffenheim job ever come up for you? Barce would also be a good job, no Leo Messi now though!
Im guessing you mean South America then? The other continents don't reall have good teams do they?
Messi is still at Barca actually....although he is 36 ha. South America would be the most likely destination, but I do have the A-League & MLS loaded and may have a crack at one of them as well.
Hoffenheim have sacked two managers since I have taken charge at Liverpool. They had a good season the last year though, finishing 2nd to Bayern, but by quite some distance.
Oh wow he is? :o Bet he's pretty ineffectual now though? Would you rather go to Argentina or Brazil if you went to South America? I always thought it would be fun to be Boca, always liked them!
He hasnt played much in the last 2-3 seasons but he is still getting around 5-10 games. He was World Player of the Year when he was 32yo. Im not sure about which South American country to be honest. I like quite a few teams in Brazil but their league sounds very complicated.
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Worth it though.
I have a few posts to make tonight with the stuff lined up to put on so hopefully a couple of updates will be on tonight.
Do u have the tactic you use linked anywhere?
Wish I had a player like Ord!


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Let's consider $\theta_n$ a class of approximations with the following properties:
- all functions $\phi \in \theta_n$ are defined on a symmetric interval [-a, a];
- if $\phi(t)\in\theta_n$, then $\phi(-t)\in\theta_n$;
Consider $d\lambda t=\omega(t) \; dt$, where $\omega$ is an even function.
Prove that if f is an even function on $[-a, a]$, its least squares approximation $\phi\in\theta_n$ is even.
The least squares approximation of a function $f$ is a function $\phi\in\theta_n$ such as:
$||f-\phi||\le||f-\phi_n||$, for every $\phi_n\in\theta_n$.
Also: $||u||=(\int_R|u(t)|^2d\lambda t)^{1/2}$
My attempt of a solution started by trying to prove that the approximation is a linear combination of even functions. So we consider an orthogonal basis $\lbrace\pi_j\rbrace_{j=1}^n$ for the given class of approximations. In this case, the least squares approximation is:
$\phi=\sum_{j=1}^nc_j*\pi_j$, where: $c_j=(\pi_j,f)/(\pi_j,\pi_j)$
(u,v) is the dot product of functions u and v. More precisely:
$(u,v)=\int_{-a}^a u(t)v(t)\omega(t) \; dt$
Using this formula and the hypothesis, it can be proven that if $\pi_j$ is an odd function, then $c_j=0$, because $(\pi_j,f)$ is the integral of an odd function on a symmetric interval.
This way, we eliminate from the approximation $\phi$ all the odd basis functions. So now $\phi$ is a linear combinations of even functions and functions that are neither even, nor odd. The even functions are good, because a linear combination of even function is also a even function. But what happens when the basis function $\pi_j$ is neither even, nor odd? I tried decomposing $\pi_j$ in combinations of even and odd functions, but this approach does not seem to lead anywhere...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-employment Screening
Yale conducts a pre-employment screening for final job candidates in order to ensure that it continues to hire the right people, for the right jobs, at the right time. The University joins other major employers in the area who have a full pre-employment screening program in place. We hope that you find the answers to these frequently asked questions about the program helpful.
What does a pre-employment screening check consist of?
The standard pre-employment screening will include but not be limited to a social security verification, criminal history check, employment verification and an educational verification. You may already be familiar with pre-employment screening since most major employers conduct pre-employment screening checks for job candidates.
When does the pre-employment screening process take place?
As a job applicant, you provide authorization for the pre-employment screening at the time you register and apply for a position through the STARS gateway. If you are the final candidate, the staffing representative will notify you of the screening requirement during the extension of the job offer.
The staffing representative will place a request for a pre-employment screening with ADP, Yale's vendor, who will conduct your background check. Some former employers or institutions may require written consent from you, before they release information. In order to reduce delays, the staffing representative will send a written consent form to you. You may be required to complete additional paper work for credit checks.
When do I need to submit authorization and disclosure forms as part of the pre-employment screening program?
You do not have to submit authorization and disclosure forms until and unless you are identified as a final candidate for the position. At that time, Staffing and Career Development representatives will request these forms from you in order to fulfill Yale's pre-employment screening requirement. As soon as the forms are received, the staffing representative can initiate the process with ADP. The two forms that final candidates are required to submit to fulfill Yale's pre-employment screening requirement are listed below.
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I'm looking to make a sour beer for the first time. I'm open to any sort of all grain recipe, fruity, malty, whatever. All I request is that you've already made it, and really like it.
I'm also open to any mashing technique.
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I made a soured Peach and Plum Saison recently for a friends wedding. It was a huge hit and simple to make. Instead of using various bacteria for souring I did a sour mash. It's simple to do and a lot less time consuming. To top it all of, this was a damn good beer. It's light bodied, highly carbonated, fruit forward and nicely soured. Joie De Vivre - Soured Saison with Peaches and Plums
I hope you like it!
Anyone interested in brewing sour beers should keep an eye on Michael Tonsmeire's blog: the Mad Fermentationist.
The real trick to the sour beers is the yeast selection. I like the Roselaire Blend from Wyeast, but you can pick any one of a dozen types of bugs.
You can mash as usual. You could try a sour mash instead of the bugged yeast, but I haven't tried that.
Keep the IBUs low, as they're not normally featured here.
You can either complete fermentation with a regular clean strain, then transfer to a long term secondary with the bugs, or add the bugs earlier. The earlier you add the bugs the more sour you'll get.
The extended aging is where the bugs really start to work. You'll need some additional oxygen, either by using a plastic bucket or a wooden bung. Once the pellicle drops it's ready, usually around 6 months.


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I'm building a "spot the diffrence" multiplayer game.
The specifiactions of the game are :
- There can be up to 10 players in each game.
- A user must not see the same picture twice.
(a picture consists of four images and the user must "spot the difference" between them ).
I have a collection of thousands and possibly even tens of thousands of pictures to choose from. The problem I'm facing is an extremely non-eficient and un-scalable method for finding a picture that none of the game players have seen yet.
In my database I have a
usage table with the following fields :
- picture_id
- user_id
My current solution is as follows :
User enters game, app selects a picture from the database that does not appear in the usage table for that user, and for each user that enters I run the same function only adding values of pictures that other users in the same game have already seen.
I am concerned that once there is a database of tens of thousands of pictures to choose from, and the usage table is already being filled up by previous games, that the function will simply take too long damaging the flow of the game.
This method is not very scalable and I am expecting quite a steady flow of constant traffic meaning lots of games being played.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve this logic or suggestions for a better database structure?


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Kate Hudson's Fabletics Workout Line: Exclusive Sneak Peek!
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There are days when the only thing that can get our butt to the gym is a really cute workout outfit, which means that we're always looking out for stylish, affordable gym gear to aid in that endeavor. Luckily, our cool-girl style crush Kate Hudson is entering that market with some flirty, fun designs for her new line, Fabletics (she's the co-founder). And we've got the exclusive first look at her collection, which will be available Oct. 1 at Fabletics.com.
As part of the JustFab team (you've already coveted their stylist-approved shoes and handbags and cooed over Christina Applegate's FabKids picks), Hudson is committing to bringing on-trend and well-priced fitness apparel directly to your home. And though this is just her latest foray into the style realm (she's an Almay spokeswoman and recently designed a capsule collection for Ann Taylor, for which she's also the face), Hudson sees it as just another facet of her creativity.
"I wouldn't say I'm looking at this venture as a new career by any means," she tells PEOPLE. "The whole design process is something I've always enjoyed being a part of and it's a way to channel my creativity that is totally different from acting."
She appreciates the opportunity to reach a variety of women with cute and high-performance pieces that don't require canceling your gym membership to save up for. "What's most exciting to me is that our line can be available to everyone. I love that it's high-quality, hip and affordable," she says. "It is definitely a fun and exciting way to reach more women with a positive message about living out their passion and focusing on something in their own lives to motivate them in new directions."
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Among Hudson's workout "absolute musts:" a sexy sports bra, cropped leggings and a loose t-shirt, all of which you'll see in her bright, stylish collection. And she tries to avoid "anything that clings in the wrong places — ladies, you know what I mean!" Because she feels so strongly about her own workout wear, it was important to Hudson to be inclusive in her designs.
"The most challenging aspect of the process of designing athletic wear is taking every body type into consideration," she says. "The whole Fabletics team shares this great sense of pride and accomplishment in the fact that we can create pieces and outfits that women of all shapes and sizes can feel great wearing."
Ready to up your workout gear game? Hudson recommends a few of her favorite pieces right off the bat: The Omemee and Vaasa sports bras and Lima capri (all pictured here) and the Tranquil T. And if you're wondering if you can afford her faves without her budget, here's the scoop: Prices start at $14.95 for tees and scarves, $19.95 for sports bras and top out at $59.95 for hoodies and jackets. VIP members who opt for the subscription model can get a full outfit for $49.95.
One more parting thought from the designer: "Women can participate in our online community, where they can get support for the goals they set for themselves. We'll have professional trainers that will share routines and fitness challenges that are manageable and attainable," she shares. "I'm looking forward to launching the line, but even more excited for the community we are creating for active women. It's a place you can discover new ways to achieve your goals. It's more than clothing, it's a way of life."
And when that way of life involves looking great while getting fit, you can count us in. Tell us: Are you excited to check out Hudson's new endeavor? Which pieces are your favorite?
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Dear Reader,
I'm a big ol' nerdy tabletop role playing gamer, so creating races, creatures and a system of magic is one of my favorite parts of writing paranormal romances. A lot of time went into the world building side of the Sentinels before I ever sat down to write a single sentence for the first book. In fact, the whole process took a couple of years of making notes, waking up in the middle of the night to scribble down some possibly incoherent thought, and running out of the shower dripping wet to capture an idea on paper before it was steamed away. I was constantly fighting my horrible memory as well as looking for a balance so that one part of the world didn't contradict another.
I found inspiration in the strangest places. I wanted to create a very vivid, emotional landscape, so much of my creative spark came from music. I couldn't tell you now which songs I was listening to at the time, but I can say that music was a vital component to creating depth and texture. With a stack of notebooks filled with various thoughts and ideas—some better than others—I know I've created more details than will ever actually make it to the page of one of my books, but again, that was part of the fun.
Because I put so much time into the world building side of the work, sharing different facets of the world has always been a thrill. The first four books and shorter works in the "Sentinel War"s have featured the Theronai—the tortured, noble warriors of my world. Their souls are dying, and if they don't find a way to shed some of the power that continuously grows inside of them, they're doomed to become like the creatures they're sworn to fight.
In Blood Hunt, book five of the "Sentinel Wars", I get to delve into the race of the Sanguinar, who are constantly hungry, denied sunlight and eyed with suspicion. Of course these dark, desperate, secretive healers are not all worthy of trust. They've done questionable things for the sake of saving their race from starvation and extinction. And Logan is no different.
Logan is a man with an agenda. He plays nice, like a tame animal, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten how to fight for his people, the blood they need, or for one hunted woman who has the power to slow the death spiral his people are on.
I've always enjoyed dabbling in characters who are painted in shades of gray, and Blood Hunt was one of those special books that allowed me the room to do just that. I truly hope you enjoy it!
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Friday, October 14, 2005
Columbia, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has selected the Columbia College Athletic Department to host the Volleyball National Championships in 2006 and 2007. Twenty teams from across the United States and Canada compete in the tournament each year.
Columbia College's Southwell Complex will be the site of the 27th and 28th Volleyball National Championships Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, 2006, and Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2007, respectively.
"It is a great honor to be selected to host the NAIA National Volleyball Championships for the next two years," said Bob Burchard, director of athletics for Columbia College. "We are excited about the opportunity to showcase the city of Columbia and Columbia College on the national stage."
This is the second national championship hosted by Columbia College. The college hosted the NAIA Softball National Championships in 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Other cities that have hosted recent NAIA Volleyball Championships include San Diego, Calif., West Palm Beach, Fla., Fresno, Calif., and Kankakee, Ill.
The Cougar volleyball team has played in five NAIA Volleyball National Championship games since 1998, winning the Volleyball National Championship in 1998, 1999 and 2001. The team was runner-up in 2000 and 2003.
"Our volleyball program has competed at the highest levels of our association for many years, and the city of Columbia has hosted a wide variety of sporting events," said Burchard. "The Southwell Complex will be a great championship venue, and we look forward to having the best volleyball teams in our association compete here for a national championship."
Lori Thomas, NAIA director of champions, said the NAIA selected Columbia College to host the NAIA National Volleyball Championship because of the college's knowledge and previous experience with NAIA national championships. She said the top priority is to provide NAIA student-athletes with a memorable championship experience.
"It is a natural fit when their athletic programs have had great success in post-season play," said Thomas. "Columbia College knows the expectations to be successful, and we are confident that the staff at Columbia College is ready to take this on."
"The championship tournament provides an opportunity for national-class athletes to perform in Columbia and to demonstrate not only on-court prowess, but to exhibit the characteristics of �Champions of Character'," said Dr. Gerald T. Brouder, president of Columbia College. "We will work closely with the Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau to make this a first-class event."
The tournament will have a positive economic impact on Columbia and boost the city's national visibility, said Lorah Steiner, executive director of the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"This event will have a two-year economic impact of more than $750,000," Steiner said. "The positive media coverage for Columbia College and our community, however, is priceless."
The Holiday Inn Executive Center will be the hotel headquarters for the tournament and will house a majority of the teams. The Best Western�Columbia Inn is the secondary hotel and will house the remaining teams.
For more information about the NAIA Volleyball National Championships visit www.naia.org.
For more information about the Cougar Athletics visit www.columbiacougars.com.