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The digital world is becoming ever more vast and complex. Tons of important personal and professional data can be shared with a friend or coworker in just a few minutes. That information can also be shared—unintentionally, with online hackers and thieves.
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Bloom Cyber Defense offers many services like full security testing, web health checkups and response team drills. Full security testing tests an organization's website and mobile security, the integrity of the website's data and network, among other factors that can be compromised by a cyber-attack. Web health checkups is a quick snapshot focusing on typical security vulnerabilities, areas that an organization's website that may need extra security or to be monitored often.
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This week, we ask Dr Dave Chaffey, author of the new E-consultancy Best Practice Guide to Managing Digital Channels (published today) to run us through the results and insights arising from the report.
Dave is director of Marketing Insights and author of several best-selling internet marketing and e-commerce books. He was recognised in 2004 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 marketing gurus who "helped shape the future of marketing".
Dave is also author of three other practical E-consultancy Best Practice Guides, including those on search engine optimisation and website design.
We have just published our second in-depth study into how companies organise their e-commerce and digital marketing operations. For the benefit of our newer readers, can you explain a little bit about why they should be reading the research?
The challenge of integrating digital channels into their business strategy and marketing activities is common to all established businesses.
Our research was inspired by the need to understand common challenges and, more importantly, share best practice on how to overcome these challenges.
We also wanted to provide marketing and e-commerce managers with a way to audit and benchmark their current use of the internet, and related digital channels like email and mobile, for marketing and sales.
As with the first Digital Channels report, we have provided a framework for auditing capability in different areas of digital marketing, such as strategy, customer acquisition, conversion and retention, plus supporting resources and IT infrastructure.
The main purpose of this report is that if you are responsible for digital marketing management, you can use the diagnostics and recommendations to audit your current capabilities, and create a plan to make better use of the internet to support business goals.
It's been great to hear from users of the previous report — from companies as diverse as Dell, Thomas Cook, O2, the Otto Group and Norwich Union — about how they have used it in a range of situations from annual planning and budgeting, to reviewing the potential of a new company they were considering joining, or a new role they had just accepted!
In the latest report, we have included a spreadsheet-based tool, which enables companies to assess their capability for different digital marketing competences. It then gives a score, which highlights strengths and weaknesses, and suggests areas to focus on to improve results from internet channels.
Other highlights of the new report are:
- Guidance on approaches to developing digital strategy.
- Briefing on the main trends in digital marketing innovation and governance for senior managers and other colleagues.
- Suggested processes for reviewing alternative digital investments.
- Explanation of using agile project management methodologies to reduce the lead-time on new site features.
- Around 50 strategic recommendations and 50 practical tips to help focus improvements on your digital channels.
How did you design the research to ensure it was representative of best practice in managing digital channels?
We designed the research in two phases, to help share experiences and assess the challenges and solutions of managing online channels. In each, we sought to make the research representative by including a range of markets.
First, I interviewed the main person responsible for digital channels at a range of different organisations, from markets including retail, not-for-profit, travel financial services and energy.
It was a privilege to gain insights we could share from companies leading the digital revolution, including the head of site management, Dell EMEA Consumer; head of customer acquisition (all channels) at EDF Energy; director of e-commerce at Thomas Cook; head of new media at BreastCancerCare; the head of e-business at Citi UK; the head of e-commerce at Bupa; head of digital, Mercedes-Benz UK Limited; and the publishing and managing editor of FT.com.
In the second phase of the research, we surveyed a wider set of companies from across Europe, the US, and other countries, to assess which were the most common challenges and methods of managing digital channels. We also shared initial results and validated the research through a roundtable of other companies.
So a lot of people gave a lot of their time to help shape this report, so I'd like to thank everyone for their input.
Before we dig into the detail, were there any specific results that surprised you (in a good or bad way)?
The standout figure for me was the proportion of digital marketing specialists that are needed in today's organisation. The research showed that there is one specialist digital marketer for every three marketing team members.
Granted, our sample is based on digitally-savvy companies for whom digital channels are key, but I hope this figure will prompt others to review whether they are resourcing digital channels adequately.
The study found that companies are now spending twice as much on e-commerce as they were back in 2005, which sounds like a good thing to me. Do you expect this to double again over the next three years?
That's right, the investment in digital media channels like search engine marketing, online advertising and affiliate marketing averaged nearly one quarter (23%) of the total marketing communications budget in the companies surveyed.
Looking forward, I don't think this will double, since the headline figure reflects an average of companies at different stages of the adoption.
Early adopters have already optimised their budgets, balancing online and offline channels, and have reached the point at which incremental investment in digital media doesn't give incremental benefits. Instead they know through techniques such as econometric modelling that above-the-line brand investments have to remain substantial.
They also know there is a limit to quality digital inventory you can buy; whether that's keywords to trigger sponsored links or Google AdWords, or placements on relevant media sites.
For later adopters, their spend could and probably should double over the next three years, particularly with the economic climate encouraging investments into more accountable, direct-response digital media like paid search.
What are the main challenges in managing an e-commerce team, and how have these changed since we last conducted this kind of research?
These are remarkably similar to the previous research. In both cases, I asked a totally open question about the main challenges faced. The most common answer can be paraphrased as "Education, Education, Education". That includes education of both directors and senior managers, as well as marketing, product and brand management team members, about the best way to develop strategies for digital channels and implement digital campaigns.
To help in managing these challenges, in the report, we have a lot of new content on best practice processes to develop internet marketing strategies and budgets.
The other main challenges include structuring teams, developing new site functionality and, of course, finding experienced digital staff. This had become a much greater problem since the previous research, with 75% agreeing this was a problem. So if you are one of the many facing this challenge, at least you can see you are not alone and we have ideas on how to manage this.
Is there a perfect model for team structure?
Team structure varies a lot according to the size of the business, degree of outsourcing of digital activities and the type of business — is the main goal of the site online sales, lead generation or ad revenue?
That said, we identified common approaches, and the report has diagrams showing typical structures for a large organisation with a transactional site and smaller companies. Many of the participants shared their current team structures with us as part of the research, and we have defined over 20 key roles and responsibilities in areas of customer acquisition, conversion and retention.
One notable change in the latest research was the creation of dedicated resources to extract value from the web analytics, and other customer insights from purchase history and customer profiling. Many companies I talk to feel they are under-using the data available to them, and in the report we discuss approaches for making best use of this data.
Thankfully, we're seeing that more companies are undertaking strategic planning for their e-commerce operations, but it's a real worry that almost a quarter don't bother. Why the myopia?
In the first report, we asked how many companies had a distinct digital channel plan, either as a separate document or integrated into a marketing or communications plan. We were shocked that as many as a third of participants had no detailed plan for e-marketing at organisation or product group level. In 2008, this figure had fallen, but over a fifth (22%) of companies still had no plan. That's myopia!
We still hear the comment that digital channels are "just another channel to market", so they don't need a separate plan. But the digitally-savvy realise that online channels work best if the channel is treated differently, which means differential propositions, differential targeting and differential communications, but all integrated to be consistent with existing brand values. The digital plan is all about agreeing and defining a plan to create these differentials.
Is customer engagement becoming a bigger priority for people these days?
Customer engagement wasn't mentioned as a specific challenge in this research, I think because the top challenges at front-of-mind are about internal communications and resourcing issues.
What I do find though, from discussions with email marketers, is that engaging customers through email has become more of a challenge.
Some of your readers may have followed the discussion on the number of 'emotionally unsubscribed' email readers, who don't engage with email over a six month period - research by RedEye puts this at 60% of list members.
For me, this is a much bigger issue than the hype about engaging with customers through social networks. What has surprised me for some time now is how difficult companies have found it to move from a campaign mindset to a customer lifecycle mindset; where relevant, contextual, automated emails are sent out during the customer lifecycle according to their behaviour.
So this might be a welcome, abandoned shopping cart or reactivation strategy, rather than a single registration auto-response that is all that many companies do.
So, we asked a question about this and found that only 10% strongly agreed with the statement that: "We have a unified customer contact strategy for welcoming and developing new customers using automated email marketing (and where appropriate integrating direct mail and voice communications)." So there's certainly room for improvement there.
How agile is the average e-commerce team these days? What are the key advantages of being able to move quickly, and what kind of set-up do you need in order to do this?
One of the biggest frustrations voiced by the interviewees was 'time-to-market' for new applications. A common problem was that even after the business case had been made, the digital channel was often put down the priority order in comparison with other operational legacy systems.
In the report, we explain approaches to achieve two different types of agility. First; strategic agility, which describes how companies review the many changes in the marketplace, as well as emerging digital technology and marketing innovation.
Second; agility in systems development, where some companies described how they had successfully adopted agile methodologies like Scrum and Extreme Programming. The recommendations we give include timeboxing, rigorous prioritisation and sufficient investment in QA.
Surprisingly, only around a quarter of respondents agreed with the statement that: "Our development processes are effective in implementing required new functionality rapidly (for example, using techniques such as agile development and Scrum)."
Where do you think most companies are progressing well in managing digital channels?
The survey showed that most companies are getting on top of unified tracking of online customer acquisition, with over half agreeing that: "We have a unified measurement system (e.g. Doubleclick Dart, Atlas tagging) indicating how online leads and sales are influenced across different digital media channels and customer touch points (e.g. paid search, display ads, aggregators, etc)."
They are also building a better picture of multi-channel interactions, with over two thirds agreeing that: "We understand the influence of the website in delivering sales through other channels (for example,through tracking web-specific phone numbers or in-store sales)."
What do you think the future digital organisation will look like?
A glimpse of the future is provided by the approaches that set the leading organisations apart, the level 5 organisations in our capability maturity model. I would characterise these organisations as having these attributes:
- An agile response to marketplace developments, both in a strategic sense and in developing new propositions.
- A customer-driven approach to performance improvement, with analysis of the many sources of digital customer insights feeding through into improvements in the quality of web services.
- Continuous testing and improvement of targeting, offer, messaging and creative through techniques like multivariate testing.
But perhaps, most significantly, the leaders are using web channels to identify and test emerging customer needs, and then implement them as personalised propositions which integrate across channels. The way that travel companies like Tui and Thomas Cook integrate video content, personalised emails, direct mail and in-store contacts are great examples of this.
For companies in this category, digital channels are no longer a silo, but part of the DNA of the organisation.
Want to find out more? Then download the
Managing Digital Channels
research (subscriber access) to see the detail and our recommendations on how you can improve your online capability.

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As the playoffs begin, those who earned the top two seeds in each conference have a key edge, as they get a bye the first week while watching the others duke it out. Sitting at home this past weekend were the Patriots, Broncos, Packers and Falcons. Why is that significant? A year ago the 4 bye teams were the Ravens, Patriots, Packers and 49ers. The Pats made the Super Bowl and the 49ers made it to the NFC title game and nearly won.
This season the Falcons 18-to-1 and the surprising Seahawks (there's one in every crowd) 50-to-1. The Broncos were also 50-to-1 -- before Peyton Manning signed with them.
Gaining the bye is an advantage for teams to not only rest injured players, but to have two weeks to put together a game plan. Since 1990, 33 first and second round seeds have filled 44 Super Bowl slots and the No. 1 and 2 seeds, rested after the bye, have gone 60-20 in their first games in the divisional round.
A year ago the rested teams went 3-1 SU/2-2 ATS. The Patriots blew out Denver (45-10) while the 15-1 Packers got upset by the Giants. Two years ago the rested teams were 2-2 SU/ATS, and three years ago the rested teams went 3-1 SU/ATS, with blowout wins by three teams. Only the Chargers (17-14 loss to the Jets) fell apart. Four years ago was one of the unusual seasons, with three of the four bye teams losing that first game (Giants, Panthers, Titans). The Steelers, though, not only won and advanced but ended up winning the Super Bowl.
The No. 1 seeded team in four of the last eight years in the NFC (Eagles, Seahawks, Bears, Saints) wound up in the Super Bowl. In the AFC it's been a different story, as the only recent No. 1 seeds to make it were the 2003, '07, '11 Patriots and the '09 Colts. Two years ago the Pats lost to the NY Jets. In 2001 and '04 the Steelers were the No. 1 AFC seed and fell short, along with the 14-2 Colts and Chargers, plus the 13-3 Titans in three of the previous four years. Here's a look at the four teams that come into this weekend's playoff games rested with home field.
Broncos (13-3 SU, 10-5-1 ATS): Denver has been a great story, with Peyton Manning (37 TDs, 11 INTs) upgrading the offense, No. 5 in the NFL in passing with 283 yards per game, 16th in rushing. The comeback Player of the Year award is between him and Adrian Peterson. What's even more amazing about Denver, though, is the defense. They've been soft against the run the last few years, but improved remarkably in 2012, ranked 3rd against the pass, No. 3 against the run.
Is that because Manning has built up leads and the opposition has had to abandon the run more? We'll see in the postseason. Denver hasn't lost since October 7, a 31-21 defeat at New England. They lost in September to Atlanta (27-21) and Houston (31-25). The Broncos are 18-35-2 ATS in their last 55 home games and they are on a 37-18 run over the total.
Patriots (12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS): The Pats blew four games they could have one, but still squeezed out a first round bye only because the Texans lost their final two. QB Tom Brady (34 TDs, 8 INTs) leads another powerhouse, no-huddle offense with young RB Stevan Ridley and targets WR Wes Welker, newcomer Brandon Lloyd and TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Hernandez has been slowed by an ankle injury the last month and Gronkowski (broken bone in arm) just came back.
They have much better balance on offense than last season, but the young defense is a concern, struggling (again) in the secondary, which was the main reason they traded for CB Aqib Talib in midseason. The young defense gave up 503 yards (382 passing) to Baltimore, 438 to Buffalo and 41 points to run-oriented San Francisco. The over is 21-9 in the Patriots last 30 home games.
Falcons: (13-3 SU, 9-6-1 ATS): There are a lot of non-believers with this No. 1 seed. Atlanta has some weaknesses, ranked 29th in rushing the football with a defense in the bottom 12 in both defending the run and the pass. They've won four games by four points or less and lost to the Saints (31-27), Bucs (22-17) and Panthers (30-20) in the second half of the year.
But they are more than lucky, with a pass-first attack behind first-year offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and QB Matt Ryan (32 TDs, 14 INTs) and a pair of 1,000+ yard WRs in Julio Jones and Roddy White, plus veteran TE Tony Gonzalez not far behind. But can they win a big game in January? Last year they were one-and-done losing to the Giants (24-2) and two years ago as a No. 1 seed they lost at home to the Packers (48-21).
49ers: (11-4-1 SU, 9-7 ATS): San Francisco surprised everyone last year under first-year Coach Jim Harbaugh. They surprised everyone again, not by making the playoffs but by making a QB change in midseason, benching Alex Smith (13 TDs, 5 INTS) for rookie Colin Kaepernick (10 TDs, 3 INTS). It's no secret how they got here: run the football on offense and play a rough, physical defense, ranked fourth against the pass and the run. The conservative offense has RB Frank Gore (1,214 yards), WR Mike Crabtree and TE Vernon Davis. They impressed with road wins at the Packers (30-22) and Patriots (41-34). Let the games begin!


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Mark's speech and language therapy in prison had a transformative effect. His article is introduced by his therapist Stephanie Burgess (Airedale NHS Foundation Trust):
Mark is currently in prison. I worked with him via video link between June 2015 and February 2016 for a total of thirteen therapy sessions. When I asked Mark what he wanted to be able to achieve, he said he wanted to be able to talk to anyone, rather than having to pick and choose.
When I work with people in prison, I accept that it may not be possible for the client to make big changes, as it can be difficult for them to practise outside of the therapy sessions or to find someone they can talk to about things, which is an important part of the therapy process. However, Mark's story is proof that anything is possible with hard work and perseverance.
Over the months, I saw a complete transformation in Mark, from the first session, when he was shaking and crying, looking down, covering his mouth and constantly switching his words, to the last session, when he was laughing and joking, stammering openly, telling me how happy he was to have been able to join in with a discussion about football and to have wished his daughter a happy birthday, and really wanting to get the word out about stammering.
At our last session, Mark told me that having speech therapy was the best thing he had ever done and it had changed his life. Here is Mark's story in his own words.
Stephanie Burgess
Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist in Stammering
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
March 2016
My time in speech therapy and living with my stammer:
My name is Mark. I'm forty-five years old. I have stammered for as long as I can remember. While growing up I was told "If I can't talk properly, don't talk at all", which stuck with me most of my life.
While at school I was called a problem child because I would not read out loud or interact with people, as I was scared to speak to people. Other pupils stuck up for me and stopped bullies from bullying me. I asked for speech therapy at a young age but was told no. Even going to the corner shop scared me as I had to ask for products, so I used to write them down and just give the shop keeper the note. Back in the 1970s-80s nobody really knew about stammering, so I had no-one to talk to.
In my adult life I went from job to job, as being a loner it was easier to avoid work colleagues and change jobs.
After I knew I could read, write and do maths I left school at the age of thirteen. I've always been a loner and only had one friend at a time, as I did not like talking to people and just avoided them. I always thought I was the only one with a stammer, as I never met anyone else, and knew I was different than everyone else. I just wanted to be "normal". In my adult life I went from job to job, as being a loner it was easier to avoid work colleagues and change jobs. Every time I had to speak to new people my first words were, "I have a speech impediment", which I was sick of having to say. When I got older, I started to notice people finishing my sentences off. As my stammer makes me block or makes me repeat my words, I started to speak using words I could say without stammering, so my sentences never made sense to other people but did to me. I can remember while living at home I was not even allowed to answer the phone, as my parents did not understand my speech problem.
Things turned bad and I ended up in prison. In this environment it was so difficult as these people live by their own rules, so I stayed in my room most of the time on my own. Then people would come and see me, asking why I stayed in on my own. I couldn't tell them the truth out of fear of laughing at me or mimicking my stammer.
Then the bullying started, so I decided to ask for help with my stammer and asked to speak to the doctor, which was the first step to deal with my stammer. I smoked for decades and decided to quit. That was easier than admitting to a stranger that my stammer was causing me so much of a problem. I thought I was too old for help so was surprised when the doctor agreed. At first he did not know or could not tell I had a stammer due to my switching words so quick, and told me how clever I must be to be able to do it. I thought I was stupid as at times it did not make sense. And I used to swear a lot as that seemed to help me get my words out, which must have made me sound really bad. When the doctor agreed, I was over the moon and so scared at the same time. It was the doctor's first time he had approved a speech therapist in prison, so he did not know what I should expect.
I used to swear a lot as that seemed to help me get my words out, which must have made me sound really bad.
Panic attacks before first appointment
After weeks of waiting and changing my mind over and over, my first appointment arrived. I was so scared of having to discuss my stammer again to another stranger, I was having panic attacks while waiting for my time slot. It was one appointment I will never forget for two reasons: one, it was the most scary and upsetting time of my life to admit and speak to someone my stammer was affecting my life; two, it was the start of a new chapter in my life having to live with my stammer and not care what anyone else thinks, as it's their ignorance of stammering.
That first hour session I broke down crying trying to explain my stammer and the way it was affecting my life. I was expecting the therapist to tell me there was a cure for it, as I did not know what the cause was. Over the years some advice was slow down your speech, take a breath, or they finished my sentences, which never helped me. When the therapist told me there was no cure it crushed my dreams of being "normal". After that session I really considered not going back, as now knowing I was not going to be cured, and having to go through my childhood of stammering was really difficult to discuss. After speaking to an officer and work colleagues they talked me into going back. I'm really glad they did. My therapy was via video link from prison, so over the next few appointments a few were cancelled due to technical problems.
Stammering iceberg
In the sessions we did have, we discussed the technical side of stammering and filled in my iceberg, which showed me what I do and the way I feel when I stammer. The therapist pointed out one major thing she noticed. I put my hand over my mouth when I spoke, to cover the fact I stammered. So I learned that if I was sat down while talking I could sit on my hand or, stood up, I folded my arms, which helped me stop doing it.
Moving prisons knocked me back but I pushed through. I was even mimicked again which I struggled with and had to see the doctor again to restart my therapy back up.
The next session we discussed goals for me to achieve, which was to talk to two or three people about my stammer and therapy. This was really hard as I was in a new place and didn't know many people here. I managed to speak to two people, who were interested in what I had to say, which surprised me. I made a list of words I struggled with for my next session, so the next few sessions I learnt the technique of sliding and bouncing into words from my list. I went away and practised day in and day out on my own till I got the confidence to try it on a friend. He never batted an eye lid so I knew I could practise on him, so I did.
Poster on my wall
In these places, every time you leave an area you have to give your name and the place you are going. As most people know with a stammer, giving your name is really difficult. For me, even the location I was going to I found difficult. So when I got confident in bouncing my words, I started to use it more openly.
I even made a poster to pin on my wall saying, "No words are scary", which so surprised me, as I would have never thought I would dare emphasise my stammer. That day a few lads came in, read it out loud and started to laugh. First I started feeling stupid, but then remembered my therapy, and told them what it meant, as people with a stammer fear many words. I was there for close to an hour discussing stammering, not even caring if I stammered. On my next session I told my therapist about my week and poster. She said she was going to use my idea for her therapy, which made me feel really good and proud of myself, knowing I've done something that will help other people.
I was there for close to an hour discussing stammering, not even caring if I stammered.
Over the next week during practising my words, I got to thinking I could get the word out about stammering and how difficult it is for someone with speech impediments. My therapist sent me some more help and advice, and information which I pinned up on my wall and point out to people.
One thing I always wanted to do was say happy birthday to my daughter over the phone, which I've always struggled to do. After speaking to my therapist about it, she told me to split the word down. Again the key was practice over and over. The day I said it over the phone, my daughter was so surprised as that's the first time I've said it fully for twenty-two years, which made me so happy. I could not have done any of this without therapy and the excellent help and advice from my therapist. After forty plus years of stammering, I never thought I could ever stand in groups of people and join in conversations, or openly speak over the phone. With many thanks to my therapist I can.
One thing I always wanted to do was say happy birthday to my daughter over the phone
Therapy can help
If anyone reading this is considering speech therapy, take that step and push through the difficult times. Once you do, life gets better and a lot easier, as I'm coming to the end of my therapy, and all the techniques I've learnt will help me for ever. And if I meet people who want to know about stammering, I can teach them. My therapist told me she would teach me to be my own therapist. I didn't know what she meant at the start – now I do. She told me if I ever need therapy again I just ask. If I ever get that bad again, I would not hesitate.


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Top 15 break up lines
Before we go to the topic, i want to thank all of the bloggers who posted a comment in my last entry, the comment was awesome and to the new readers of this post, i suggest you should read first the previous post i had for you to understand this post(because this is the continuation of the prevoius). So guys, are you ready? let's start the countdown.
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15. I just don't think this is where God wants me to be right now.
14. I think you love me more than i love you and i just can't live with that.
13. We've lost the magic, and i'm sure, you feel the same way.
12. We are not meant to be.
11. We need to be apart for us to grow and become better individuals.
10. I love you like a brother/ sister.
09. You deserve better.
08. I'm not over my ex. yet.
07. Strict ang parents ko.
06. I need space.
05. It's not you, It's me.
04. I think i'm gay.
03. I need to find myself.
02. Strick ang parents ko.
01. We would be better off as friends.
- this post is inpired and made possible because of STIMULI Magazine, October 2008 issue(Specila Edition).
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nkktuwa tlga. panalo.. lalo na to ohReplyDelete
12. We are not meant to be.11. We need to be apart for us to grow and become better individuals.09. You deserve better.07. Strict ang parents ko.
06. I need space.05. It's not you, It's me.02. Strick ang parents ko.
01. We would be better off as friends.
waaah.. :)ReplyDelete
mga pampalubag loob =))
aw.. It hurts! pero pinakanakakainis na break up line "Strict ang parents ko." wahahaReplyDelete
Basta ang masasabi ko lang:ReplyDelete
"Pag gusto may paraan,
pag ayaw maraming dahilan."
at OUCHness lahat ng yan. Oh c'mon! Nasabihan na ko ng You deserve better. Something like, "May makikilala ka pang mas mamahalin mo ng higit pa sakin."
Waah! Pero ang pinaka-favorite ko dyan:
I think i'm gay.
Dapat yan ung no. 1 eh! Lols.
1 another for you, fr:ReplyDelete
"Your line and mine are not the same way."
omgosh..ouch for number 11..ouch for number 9..and then number 4. LOL! thats so cool! XDReplyDelete
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Future Care, Yale School of Medicine to Host CMA Panel
Future Care Inc., a provider of healthcare management services to the maritime community, and Yale University Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine will host a panel discussion: "Injury and Illness at Sea- New Developments in Emergency Response and Telemedicine."
This Seminar will be held at the Connecticut Maritime Association Exhibition in Stamford, Connecticut, at 3 p.m. EST on March 19, 2014, in the Charter Oak Seminar room. The distinguished panel of experts will discuss the growing prevalence of shipboard telemedical diagnosis and treatment and its effect on the immediate and long term health care of the international seafarer.
The panel discussion will kick off with remarks by Christina DeSimone, CEO of Future Care Inc. The panel discussion will featureMartin Slade, Lecturer & Director of Research of Yale Occupational & Environmental Medicine; Dr. Antonio Abaya, M.D., Medical Director of Health Metrics, Inc.; Captain Margaret Reasoner, Managing Director of Crowley Maritime Corporation; Martin Killian, Director of Managed Network Sales of Globecomm Maritime; and Vivian Andria, Director of International Division Operations, of Future Care, Inc.
Christina DeSimone, CEO of Future Care, Inc. commented, "Over the past 25 years Future Care has been dedicated to providing international shipboard telemedical diagnosis and treatment to our ship-owners, ship managers, and P&I clubs. In recent years, we have been putting more effort into seafarers' long-term health concerns. This timely panel discussion which focuses on recent developments in telemedical and emergency response is another way to highlight the importance of high level care for seafarer illness and injury."
Among related subjects, the panel will discuss how technological innovation is improving the quality and delivery of telemedicine at sea and how Future Care and Yale University School of Medicine plan to monitor the impact of this expanding technology on the overall health of the international seafarer population.


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Nepal has seen rapid political changes during the last two decades. Up until 1990, Nepal was a monarchy under executive control of the King. Faced with a communist movement against absolute monarchy, King Birendra, in 1990, agreed to a large-scale political reform by creating a parliamentary monarchy with the King as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of the government.
Nepal\'s legislature was bicameral, consisting of a House of Representatives called the Pratinidhi Sabha and a National Council called the Rastriya Sabha. The House of Representatives consisted of 205 members directly elected by the people. The National Council had 60 members: ten nominated by the king, 35 elected by the House of Representatives, and the remaining 15 elected by an electoral college made up of chairs of villages and towns. The legislature had a five-year term but was dissolvable by the king before its term could end. All Nepali citizens 18 years and older became eligible to vote.
The executive comprised the King and the Council of Ministers (the cabinet). The leader of the coalition or party securing the maximum seats in an election was appointed as the Prime Minister. The Cabinet was appointed by the king on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Governments in Nepal tended to be highly unstable, falling either through internal collapse or parliamentary dissolution by the monarch, on the recommendation of the prime minister, according to the constitution; no government has survived for more than two years since 1991.
The movement in April 2006 brought about a change in the nation\'s governance: an interim constitution was promulgated, with the King giving up power, and an interim House of Representatives was formed with Maoist members after the new government held peace talks with the Maoist rebels. The number of parliamentary seats was also increased to 330. In April 2007, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) joined the interim government of Nepal.
In December 2007, the interim parliament passed a bill making Nepal a federal republic, with a president as head of state. Elections for the constitutional assembly were held on 10 April 2008; the Maoist party led the results but did not achieve a simple majority of seats. The new parliament adopted the 2007 bill at its first meeting by an overwhelming majority, and King Gyanendra was given 15 days to leave the Royal Palace in central Kathmandu. He left on 11 June.
On 26 June, the prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who had served as Acting Head of State since January 2007, announced that he would resign on the election of the country\'s first president by the Constituent Assembly. The first round of voting, on 19 July, saw Parmanand Jha win election as Nepali vice-president, but neither of the contenders for president received the required 298 votes and a second round was held two days later. Ram Baran Yadav of the Nepali Congress party defeated Maoist-backed Ram Raja Prasad Singh with 308 of the 590 votes cast. Koirala submitted his resignation to the new president after Yadav\'s swearing-in ceremony on 23 July.
On 15 August 2008, Maoist leader Prachanda (Pushpa Kamal Dahal) was elected Prime Minister of Nepal, the first since the country\'s transition from a monarchy to a republic. On 4 May 2009, Dahal resigned over on-going conflicts with regard to the sacking of the Army chief. Since Dahal\'s resignation, the country has been in a serious political deadlock with one of the big issues being the proposed integration of the former Maoist combatants, also known as the People\'s Liberation Army, into the national security forces. After Dahal, Jhala Nath Khanal of CPN (UML) was elected the Prime Minister. Khanal was forced to step down as he could not succeed in carrying forward the Peace Process and the constitution writing. On August 2011, Maoist Dr. Babu Ram Bhattarai became third Prime Minister after the election of constituent assembly. On 24 May 2012, Nepals\'s Deputy PM Krishna Sitaula resigned.
On 27 May 2012, the country\'s Constituent Assembly failed to meet the deadline for writing a new constitution for the country. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai announced that new elections will be held on 22 November. \"We have no other option but to go back to the people and elect a new assembly to write the constitution,\" he said in a nationally televised speech. One of the main obstacles has been disagreement over whether the states which will be created will be based on ethnicity.
Nepal has also been noted for its recent speed of development, such as being one of the few countries in Asia to abolish the death penalty and the first country in Asia to rule in favor of same-sex marriage. The decision was based on a seven-person government committee study, and enacted through Supreme Court\'s ruling November 2008. The ruling granted full rights for LGBT individuals, including the right to marry.


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In cameras, a diaphragm is a thin opaque structure with an opening (aperture) at its center. The role of the diaphragm is to stop the passage of light, except for the light passing through the aperture.
As a result it is also called a stop (an
aperture stop, if it limits the brightness of light reaching the focal plane, or a field stop or flare stop for other uses of diaphragms in lenses). The diaphragm is placed in the light path of a
lens or objective, and the size of the aperture regulates the amount of light that passes through the lens. The center of the diaphragm's aperture
matches with the optical axis of the lens system.
Most newer cameras use a type of adjustable diaphragm known as an iris diaphragm, and often referred to simply as an iris.
See the articles on aperture and
f-number for the photographic effect and system and
calculations of varying the opening in the diaphragm.
A Zeiss rotating diaphragm, 1906. One diaphragm with five apertures.
In the early years of photography, a
lens could be fitted with one of a set of interchangeable diaphragms, often as brass strips known as Waterhouse stops or Waterhouse diaphragms. In modern cameras, an iris diaphragm is usually used; it has an adjustable opening, like the iris of the eye. Normally, the opening is shaped in a near-round fashion by a number of movable blades. Iris diaphragms usually have five to eight blades, depending on the intended uses, pricing and quality of the device in which it is used. Furthermore, each blade can be curved, resulting in an 'inflated' pentagon (or other polygon) shape, to improve the overall roundness of the iris opening.
Some modern automatic point-and-shoot cameras have a small set of selectable fixed diaphragms, rather than an iris diaphragm (for example, the Polaroid x530 has only two apertures).
The number of blades in an iris diaphragm has a direct relation with the appearance of the blurred out-of-focus areas in an image, also called
Bokeh. The more blades a diaphragm has, the rounder and less polygon-shaped the opening will be. This results in softer and more gradually blurred out-of-focus areas.
In a photograph, the number of blades that the iris diaphragm has can be guessed by counting the number of spikes converging from a light source or bright reflection. For an odd number of blades, there are twice as many spikes as there are blades.
In case of an even number of blades, the two spikes per blade will overlap each other, so the number of spikes visible will be the number of blades in the diaphragm used. This is most apparent in pictures taken in the dark with small bright spots, for example night cityscapes. Some cameras, such as the Olympus XA, however, use a two-bladed diaphragm with right-angle blades creating a four-sided aperture.
Similarly, out-of-focus points of light (circles of confusion) appear as polygons with the same number of sides as the aperture has blades. If the blurred light is circular, then it can be inferred that the aperture is either round or the image was shot "wide-open" (when the blades are able to be recessed into the sides of the lens, allowing the interior edge of the lens barrel to effectively become the iris).
In 1867, Dr. Désiré van Monckhoven, in one the earliest books on photographic optics, draws a distinction betweens stops and diaphragms in photography, but not in optics, saying:
"Let us see what takes place when the stop is removed from the lens to a proper distance. In this case the stop becomes a diaphragm.
* In optics, stop and diaphragm are synonyms. But in photographic optics they are only so by an unfortunate confusion of language. The stop reduces the lens to its central aperture; the diaphragm, on the contrary, allows all the segments of the lens to act, but only on the different radiating points placed symmetrically and concentrically in relation to the axis of the lens, or of the system of lenses (of which the axis is, besides, in every case common)."
This distinction was maintained in Wall's 1889 Dictionary of Photography (see figure), but disappeared after Ernst Abbe's theory of stops unified these concepts.
According to Rudolph Kingslake, the inventor of the iris diaphragm is unknown. Others credit Joseph Nicéphore Niépce for this device, around 1820. Mr. J. H. Brown, a member of the Royal Microscopical Society, appears to have invented a popular improved iris diaphragm by 1867.
Kingslake has more definite histories for some other diaphragm types, such as M. Noton's adjustable cat eye diaphragm of two sliding squares in 1856, and the
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Byers urged to act over Rover
Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers is facing calls to intervene in the Rover crisis as an "honest broker" after the collapse of take-over talks between BMW and venture capitalists bidding for Longbridge.
Richard Burden, the MP whose constituency includes the beleaguered plant, said that the onus was on BMW as a "credible international company" to negotiate with the Birmingham-based Phoenix group to save the plant.
Opposition politicians also called on the government to act to ensure that the Phoenix case is heard at BMW's Munich headquarters.
The calls for Mr Byer's to act came after venture capitalist group Alchemy Partners dramatically pulled out of the Rover deal because of unresolvable "contractual" differences with BMW.
BMW has so far refused to negotiate with Phoenix, headed by former Rover director John Towers, saying that it remains unconvinced by its financial package. The company has now put a month deadline on finding another buyer for Longbridge.
Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers has yet to comment on the development, but his department issued a statement saying that there was now a "new opportunity" to find a viable future for Longbridge.
Mr Burden said that Alchemy's pull-out presented BMW with an opportunity to start serious negotiations with Phoenix.
"This is a very dramatic development, but we have seen throughout this saga that one thing has been said and then another thing has been done.
"The people who have been the casualties in all of this are the workers and their families who have been kept in an absolutely appalling state of uncertainty - nobody should have to be put through that."
Mr Burden said that Phoenix had been in a Catch-22 situation - turned down by BMW because of an incomplete financial package, but unable to present clearer figures because of BMW's exclusive Alchemy negotiations, including keeping detailed accounts confidential.
"BMW should reveal that information and start negotiations straight away," said the MP.
"Jobs will be lost at Longbridge whatever happens but we owe it to the people here to do all that we can.
"If Alchemy has pulled out, BMW has to negotiate with Phoenix. It's up to BMW to ensure that the bid is considered properly."
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Vincent Cable, Liberal Democrat trade spokesman, said the development was "potentially good news" but Mr Byers now had a responsibility to act as "honest broker" to ensure that the Phoenix bid was properly considered.
Bill Morris, general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, said that BMW's deadline caused him concern - but Phoenix now had the opportunity to prove its case.
"BMW still makes or sells 70,000 units every year in this country," he said. "Any company that wants to maintain that share of the market would be foolish to take the nuclear option that closure would represent."
Calling for Mr Byers to do all necessary, shadow trade and industry secretary Angela Browning said that Rover now faced an "all or nothing" situation if the government did not act quickly.
"This is potentially the worst of all possible outcomes following the concerns BMW has expressed about the financial viability of the Phoenix bid," she said.
"We call on all parties involved to redouble their efforts to reach a speedy agreement on the future of Rover."
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A Question or Two... I just finished you're comic. Not that I didn't enjoy or anything, cause I did, but I'm a little confused. What was the doll? Was it a Kishin Egg? One of Asura's Clowns? A Witch's creation? Is Mai a witch? Why is no one really suprised by this? Why is Stein and Spirit simply letting the crazed Madness Contagian off the hook? COULD SOMEONE ANSWER ME!?
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Amritsar has been completely transformed lately, thanks to the deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. A glimpse of the change can be seen as soon as you enter the city. A huge gate with a dome structure, beautifully lit stands to welcome the people entering the golden city.
How to reach Amritsar-
By air– Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is well connected to the Golden Temple and other tourist attractions.
By road– Amritsar is well connected to all parts by highways.
By train– Amritsar is well connected by trains too and the railway station is situated very close to the Golden Temple.
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November to February- Although the temperature is quite low (3-4 degrees sometimes), one can roam around in the sun at day. The scorching heat from March to October does not allow easy exploration of the city.
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The Golden Temple situated about 2 km away from the Railway Station and about 13 km from Amritsar airport. The easiest way to reach the temple is by cabs. You can also take rickshaws which are easily available all over the city and also very cheap.
There is no specific time at which I would suggest you visit Darbar Sahib as the temple is open 24*7 and is equally peaceful and quiet at all times. But if you would want to visit the insides of the temple, for Darshan, you would have to visit between 5 am to 10 pm. A continuous singing of Gurbani Kirtan takes place between this time and one can sit inside and immerse in the soothing Kirtan for as long as they want. The temple is spread around a huge area and with it is also attached a museum- The Central Sikh museum. It is divided into several sections according to the history of Sikhs. It is filled with pictures and weapons which are quite astonishing.
Another thing that you should not miss here is the Langar. The kitchen that runs in this temple feeds about 100,000 daily, for free and is one of the largest kitchens in the world.
2. Jallianwala Bagh
Entry fee– None
Transport– Walking distance from Golden Temple
Time– 7 am to 6 pm
The Jallianwala Bagh is situated near the Golden Temple. You can walk to it through the temple market easily. This is the place where the massacre happened on 13 April 1919, lead by Col. Dyer. The bullet marks still remain on the walls and can clearly be seen all over the place. The well where many jumped to save themselves from the bullet has also been conserved.
A gallery portraying the struggles of the freedom fighters is also located in the garden, which is worth paying a visit.
3. Wagah Border
Entry Fee– None
Timings– 2 pm to 6 pm
Transport– Buses, cabs, and autos
The beating retreat border ceremony takes place at Wagah Border every day before sunset. It lasts for about half an hour. The ceremony involves the marching of the soldiers of the two nations (BSF and Pakistani Rangers), the simultaneous lowering of the two flags, opening of the gate at the border and the handshake between two soldiers on either side.
Wagah border is about 28 km away from Amritsar and a cab can be taken directly from Amritsar or there are buses too that exclusively run for tourists going to the Wagah Border.
The ceremony starts at 4:15 in winters and 5:15 in summers. Make sure to reach early at the venue to avoid crowds and rush.
4. Food Joints
Another thing that Amritsar is famous for is its lip-smacking food. There are several food joints that would leave you begging for more. But here are a few of them that I found was the best of them-
Kulwant Singh
Bhai Kulwant Singh Kluchian Wale is situated very near to the Golden Temple and serves THE best kulche and chole. They have a variety of kulchas to choose from and their chole is to die for. And if you're not full already, do try the famous, filling Lassi served here.
Kesar da Dhaba
Situated at the Passian Chowk, it is just a 10-minute walk from the Golden Temple. It is one of the best Dhabas of Amritsar. Some of its specialties are maa ki daal, lachcha parantha, and the delicious phirni (served in earthy pots).
Beera Chicken
A roadside joint at Majitha road, it serves one of the best tandoori chicken in town. This is, no doubt, one of the best chicken tikkas you will have in your life- full of flavor and spices.
Surjit Food Plaza
It is one of the best restraints in Amritsar. It is known for its Amritsari fish and mutton tikkas. It is situated at Nehru Shopping Complex.
Gurudas Ram Jalebiwala
A must visit for the people with a sweet tooth. This place is famous for its crisp, golden jalebis made in pure ghee and the delicious Gulab jamun.


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Small Wind Makes Big Gains In US
by Pete Danko
Distributed wind in the U.S. has neither the high profile nor, to be honest, the big potential of solar power. But this bit player is growing fast, according to a new federal report.
Some 812 megawatts of distributed wind capacity were installed over the past ten years, according to the first-ever 2012 Market Report on Wind Technologies in Distributed Applications. But it's the 2012 data that's particularly impressive: The year saw nearly 3,800 wind turbines totaling 175 MW of capacity go in. That's 22 percent of the 10-year total.
A 100-kilowatt turbine in Vermont. (image via Northern Power Systems)
The breakdown on those 2012 numbers provides good insight into the range of what can be classified as "distributed wind." Of those 175 MW, 138 MW comes from utility-scale turbines (those greater than 1 MW in size); 19 MW use midsize turbines (101 kilowatts to 1 MW); and 18.4 MW use small turbines (up through 100 kW).
Given this broad range, what unites "distributed wind" system? Here's what the report, prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, says:
Distributed wind is defined in terms of technology application based on a wind project's location relative to end-use and power-distribution infrastructure, rather than on technology size or project size. Distributed wind systems are connected either on the customer side of the meter (to meet the onsite load) or directly to the local grid (to support grid operations or offset large loads nearby).
Which states were driving the growth?
As a result of multiple projects using utility-scale turbines, Iowa deployed the most new overall distributed wind capacity, 37 MW, in 2012. Nevada deployed the most small wind capacity in 2012, with nearly 8 MW of small wind turbines installed in distributed applications. In the case of mid-size turbines, Ohio led all states in 2012 with 4.9 MW installed in distributed applications.
System costs varied widely by turbine size – bigger scale brought lower cost, with utility-scale turbines averaging $2,540/kW, mid-sized wind turbines at $2,810/kW, and newly manufactured (domestic and imported) small wind turbines at $6,960/kW. But note: "An emerging trend observed in 2012 was an increased use of refurbished turbines. The reported capacity-weighted average cost of refurbished small wind turbines installed in 2012 was $4,080/kW."
The full 78-page report, which includes chapters on distributed wind in overview; the small wind turbine market; the mid-size wind turbine market; the utility-scale wind turbine market; federal and state incentives and policies; business trends, developments, drivers and barries; and market outlook, is available online as a PDF.
From: http://www.earthtechling.com/2013/08/small-wind-makes-big-gains-in-us/
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Amsterdam has many, many and many hotels on offer, should you plan a city trip to Amsterdam. A good option is the Banks Mansion, a lovely boutique hotel along the Herengracht (one of Amsterdam beautifull canals) in the city center.
They offer their guests a unique option, to explore Amsterdam by bike. But not just any bike, no, a wooden bike. Aren' t they amazing? I would love to have a go!
8 April 2012
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It features a large balcony off the lounge with a barbeque and outdoor setting.
The apartment has one main bedroom with a king size bed. The lounge room has a sofa bed, TV & DVD player.
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Most credit cards are accepted and there are several ATM's around the island. EFTPOS facilities are also available.
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Defenses to Gun Crimes
There are many avenues to defend a Massachusetts gun charge. These include:
- Constitutional attacks on the authority of the police to make an arrest, search a vehicle, order you from the car or search your house.
- Filing a motion to attack the basis of the police to search your person and conduct a pat frisk. To read more about Gun Crime Defenses when you are searched by an officer click here.
- Proving lack of possession of a firearm.
- Attacking the Commonwealth's evidence regarding the ability of a firearm to discharge a bullet and ballistics evidence.
When you are charged with a Massachusetts gun charge, you are likely to have several evidentiary hearings where the police will appear and be required to testify in court. The first is near the arraignment date at a dangerousness hearing, the second is during a motion to suppress and lastly at trial. A firearm offense in Massachusetts requires that you hire an attorney skilled in arguing motions and presenting a case to a jury as often these cases require a trial to avoid the consequences of a conviction.
If you have any questions about hiring a Boston criminal lawyer to handle a gun charge brought against yourself, family member, spouse or loved one, you can call to have your questions answered at (617) 694-6287.


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Brazil v Peru preview
Brazil face Peru in their final Group B match up in the Copa América Centenário tonight in Foxborough (Kick-off 0130 BST), and are favorites with http://leovegassports.com/ and other bookmakers to win the game and top their group.
That means the winner of Brazil's group will face a full strength Colombia in the quarter-finals, the runners-up will face the USA, whose tails will be facing skywards having qualified against the odds. Neither is an attractive tie for the two teams that escape from Group B, but on balance, Colombia are the better side. So we are left with the odd situation of the group winners being handed a tougher tie in the quarter-finals.
To add to the complication, Ecuador play against Haiti just before Brazil and Peru face off, so both sides will know exactly what will be required to qualify. The Seleção are in the box seat to top the group, a win against Peru guarantees that. A draw will probably suffice, unless Ecuador are able to better Brazil's 6 goal margin of victory against Haiti. For Peru, the ramifications are a tad simpler. Win and they will qualify.
Dunga has some selection headaches ahead of this match, one of which has been thrust upon him. Casemiro is suspended and the manager has a number of options for counteracting the loss of the Madrid man- all of which will be relatively untried. He has two direct replacements in his squad. São Paulo's Rodrigo Caio, who plays mainly as a centre half but has often operated as a destroyer in the deep lying midfield role. He also has Grêmio's Walace- called up when Luiz Gustavo withdrew from the tournament- is a volante by trade.
Walace and Rodrigo Caio have 29 minutes of full international experience between them. Caio was a substitute in the warm up friendly win over Panama a fortnight ago. Walace was a 72nd minute substitute in the 7-1 win over Haiti on Thursday. The fact that Walace got the nod from the bench against Haiti after Casemiro's yellow card suggests that he is more enlarged in Dunga's thoughts than Rodrigo Caio. However, neither player offers the passing range that Casemiro possesses.
Casemiro nudged ahead of Luiz Gustavo in the pecking order precisely because of his ability to spread play. Without him, a midfield trio of Walace / Rodrigo Caio, Renato Augusto and Elias does not have the same purpose in possession. Dunga has experimented with a "hands free" approach in the defensive midfield role of late. Against Panama and Haiti he played close to a third of each match without a recognised destroyer, moving Renato Augusto into a slightly deeper role.
This option would allow the manager to introduce wither Lucas Lima or Ganso into the centre of the pitch to replace some of Casemiro's passing attributes. But whether Dunga will be minded for such an adventurous solution against a counter attacking team like Peru- who are probably going to have to push for a victory- remains to be seen. It would certainly go against Dunga's conservative nature. But he has shown a willingness to adopt new approaches recently.
Further forward, questions abound over his centre forward choice. The central striker role has been in constant transition under Dunga's premiership. Diego Tardelli, Robinho, Ricardo Oliveira, Neymar and now Jonas have all been tried in various imaginings of the position and few have really convinced. Jonas started the first two group games but has been replaced relatively early on in both occasions. Gabriel Barbosa was the first man called for from the bench in both matches as well.
Against Haiti, Dunga replaced Jonas with the Santos youngster at half time, arguing that the Seleção needed a more penetrative option upfront. The manager's hunch was justified, Gabigol helped himself to a goal and really ought to have had a hat trick. 19 year old Gabriel is more obviously the long term option, with Jonas now well into his thirties. With the Olympics on the horizon, he may view this has a good chance to hand Gabigol a starting role.
Especially if he is minded to bring Lucas Lima into midfield for Casemiro. Lima and Gabriel have a potent understanding at club level with Santos. That, allied with Renato Augusto and Elias' recent partnership for Corinthians, could really create a thread of cohesion through the centre of the pitch. Peru started very quickly against Ecuador, scoring twice in the first thirteen minutes. They will look to start quickly again and capitalise on any early nerves or complacency evident in the Brazil setup.
The Seleção thumped Peru 3-0 when the sides last met in November, but coach Ricardo Gareca has brought an experimental and young squad with him to the US. Most of their players still play in their home country. But José Paolo Guerrero of Flamengo and formerly of Corinthians will be very familiar to the Brazil defence, who welcome back captain João Miranda. Not least to Gil who was a teammate of Guerrero's at Corinthians last year. The efficient number 9 offers Peru's most obvious threat. This promises to be an intriguing encounter in Massachusetts.
PREDICTED LINE-UP: 1.ALISSON, 2.DANI ALVES, 3.MIRANDA (c), 4.GIL, 6.FILIPE LUIS, 17.WALACE, 18.RENATO AUGUSTO, 8.ELIAS, 19.WILLIAN, 22.PHILIPPE COUTINHO, 11.GABRIEL B.
Predicted score: Brazil 2-1 Peru


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There are many different regions of Ireland were you can spend your entire vacation. However, you are really going to want to add a mix of activities while here, which you can easily do no matter what part of this wonderful country you are visiting.
No matter whether you are a single individual, a couple, or a family you really want to take the time to visit Killarney National Park. It's not just a matter of taking in the magnificent scenery that will be found here, but taking advantage of all the other activities that take place within this area. You will most likely thoroughly enjoy a boat ride on the lakes of Killarney if it's not a boat tour that you're looking for and you want something with a little more adventure, then consider the Kayaking tour.
One thing that Ireland is well known for is its beautiful and magnificent cliffs. While there may be many for you to see and look upon one of the the most significant is the Cliffs of Moher. Here you can also take advantage of a cruise or even take a half day trip to take in this beautiful area.
If your journey has taken you to Dublin then make sure that you take the time out to visit the Kilmainham Gaol. This might be the type of sightseeing venue that you want to plan for if you happen to have a rainy day and want something well worth spending your time at indoors. There will be plenty to see and do, and for little added excitement you might want to take in the ghost tour.
Even if you may feel that you have a good handle on the history of Ireland it wouldn't hurt to visit some of the beautiful museums that are located here to expand your knowledge. Don't forget to take in many of the eclectic shops that you will find here, as no doubt you will want to pick up some souvenirs to bring back home with you.


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Monday, 20 June 2016
Drown again and again until embracing death
The thing which wears the most away at one's soul is that of never feeling safe. Of knowing that always that darkness is lurking somewhere. That at any point one can be pulled suddenly down into the dark waters with sickeningly warm tentacles of darkness wrapping all around one. Then one is drowning. Drowning in darkness.
Drowning is an interesting thing. For many people who end up dying from drowning, it's because they realised that there was no way out, no rescue; floundering until they were too weak to struggle any longer. Unable to keep their head above the water and their legs kicking, they are forced to find peace with their imminent demise.
Similarly, with depression and trauma it's not water which drowns one, but this darkness that grows and envelops one's mind. Sustaining itself on stress, pain and negative emotions, it also awaits those moments of weakness, when one's struggling grows weaker, at which point the darkness surges forward, consuming all it can.
Each time, the victim grows weaker. Even if they seem to recover afterwards, another bit of their vitality and energy is lost. Time after time, month after month, year after year... the end is pretty much inevitable.
In my own situation I know what bothers me a lot. Foremost is the injustice of having to pay this massive fine for something I did not do, with the drying up of donations after a month reinforcing the thought that people feel that I am a liar and should just admit to being an unreliable, violent charlatan.
After that comes the knowledge that I have to find a house to rent as soon as possible, because this apartment is making me sick, is unsuitable to recover in from surgery, forces me to sleep with earplugs in every night and also has the owner harassing me to pay more money than they can demand. Even after more than a month of asking and looking around, I haven't found an alternative yet. The fear that I won't be able to find anything and that more trouble is coming soon is terrifying me.
Finally, there are the countless projects I'm working on. As I try to find myself again after having lost my identity decades ago, I seek to create the career and future I wished for myself, but never could accomplish because I was too lost. The uncertainty of whether I can accomplish any of this now at this late stage is also worrying me a lot.
In the end, when making up the balance I simply feel too hated, too loathed, too ignored, too different to live in this society. The things I have had to suffer through and some things I have to accept today are inhumane or simply unacceptable. Regularly I am confronted with these facts, such as today, and feel myself drowning in darkness.
Through it all there is the tantalising lure of sweet oblivion. It would be so simple. It doesn't take more than a single moment of bravery, or a simple tank of nitrogen with a breathing mask and it'd all be over. The human body is so fragile, after all, and the spark of the mind so easily extinguished.
I feel so terribly alone. I feel that nobody truly cares about whether I live or die, as I suffer through each day. This means that the only person I need to care about is myself, and whether I care whether I live or die. Truthfully, at moments like these - when all I can see and feel is darkness - I'd gladly embrace death.
Stop struggling. Stop kicking. Just drift off into the fathomless depths and the tender embrace of oblivion.
I feel so incredibly tired...
2 comments:
- Dan Robinson said...
I am not going to pretend to know what you are going through. But I know what it feels like to be defeated, discouraged and to want to stop swimming.
I just want to say don't stop. Don't give up. You matter. There is someone out there who is inspired by your life even though they may not have the courage to say so.
Just keep swimming.
- 20 June 2016 at 21:56
- laarree said...
Maya, I know the feelings you are describing very well. A half hour ago I had been crying into a couple of bed pillows for several minutes. I use the pillows to make sure that my loud and bizarre sounds cannot be heard by neighbors in my apartment building. I've done this countless times during the last 7 months or so, an unexpected byproduct of finally coming out to myself and other people as being gender variant/nonbinary — periodic eruptions of loneliness, frustration, bitterness, grief, resentment and hopelessness. Crying this stuff out enables me to return to at least partial rationality, which usually is followed by a visit to Facebook.
I've followed your blog posts for a while. I am rooting for you to win your fight. The injustices you've endured are horrific.
- 21 June 2016 at 00:58


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Pakistani bodybuilder wins gold medal in US
KARACHI: Pakistani bodybuilder Abdul Malik has won gold medal in muscle mania bodybuilding championship in Florida, ARY News reported.
According to ARY News correspondent Ali Hassan, Malik was a salesman at Karachi's Haidery market where he used to sell handbag of ladies.
He won a gold medal in 75-kilogram category of muscle mania bodybuilding championship in Florida.
Pakistani bodybuilder wins gold medal in US by arynewsMalik had left for the US to take part in bodybuilding competition, carrying only three-day meal. Our correspondent reported that the bodybuilder bore all the expenses of the competition on his own. The Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation didn't extend any financial help to Malik.
In an interview couple of years back to a newspaper, Malik had said it was sad that in our country only cricketers get noticed. "People like me get so many offers from all over the world, like it happened recently when I was competing in Mr Asia, but no one cares about us in our own country."
When asked if Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation is of any help to him, Malik responded. "They are too busy in their own internal politics to think about the bodybuilders."
|originally published at arynews.tv
By Web Desk June 21, 2015 11:54