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I feel the same way! So many people cross our ways - sometimes in a good and sometimes in a negative way - that are special to us and when they disappear, whether it's one's fault or not, one should do something about it, to not let it be final! I've been trying to reconnect to special people in my life to make a change! And it turned out to be the right thing to do!ReplyDelete
I feel this way now.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:00 PM
yes, a lot!ReplyDelete
i think we must have had dozens of talks about this very thing in our house. i feel like we all cross each others paths for one reason or another (mostly to learn, since that is what life is all about)...and i think that sometimes we grow together and sometimes we grow apart. its okay to let go of those past relationships and friendships...after all, it goes both ways...both people have to put forth the effort to maintain it, and if its just not there then its just not there...and that is okay. just learn, and love, and grow...and know that you've all walked away with something...even if its only a mind full of memories. love love and happy sunday.ReplyDelete
I do too, I met up with some old friends today, nothing stays the same. xReplyDelete
Absolutely....reminds me of a team I worked with 3 years ago : there were 3 fantastic girls and they made an awful job bearable...then we all went working in different places making eternal promises of friendship forever and I haven't seen them in 2 years !...Now I need to give them a call !ReplyDelete
Caro xxx
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You just pin pointed exactly what I have been feeling a lot lately.ReplyDelete
wow. this hit me really hard. i'm going through that exact situation right now.ReplyDelete
i know how you feel kaylah! i just blogged about this the other week: http://creativali.blogspot.com/2010/09/thoughts-on-friendship.htmlReplyDelete
I definitely feel this way sometimes. Its easy to search for reasons why people drift apart, but its harder (and I think more rewarding) to put up the fight to stay friends. I think I fall into the pattern of always thinking friendships should come easily, when that's not necessarily true.ReplyDelete
frequently! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
I feel this way a lot. :( It is sad that i am only 22 go to the same college as a lot of my old high school friends but we never see each other and haven't talked since graduation. My group was like a bunch of sisters and now we never speak. I need to call them this week!ReplyDelete
yes i do, absolutely! i´m thinking about that a lot these days and it makes me sad.ReplyDelete
Goodness, this gave me chills. It definitely hit close to home. I'm always the one who relocates, and leaves a perfectly good friendship behind. Which is sad, because finding people that you have a genuine connection with isn't always an easy task.ReplyDelete
I used to, but not so much any more if I'm honest. Over the years I've come the conclusion that unfortunately sometimes, you just grow out of people.ReplyDelete
That said, I've had a few friendships that I thought had died a death, and then picked up again years later. I guess if it's a friendship worth having then it doesn't matter who doesn't contact who or for how long for, you'll come back to each other eventually.
...Bloody hell, how cheesy do I sound??
As a matter of fact yes and too often lately :/ReplyDelete
i could have written that myself. just yesterday i decided to make a mid-year resolution to cut people a little more slack. i probably let go of a few friends because of this when i really didn't need to. lately i've been feeling like hibernating a bit and i would hope my good friends wouldn't write me off because i need some space. i can learn to do the same for them.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:51 PM
great job at capturing what so many of us feel. I'm terrible at this. I think facebook has made it easier for me to connect even just a little bit. I can always send a quick message on fb when calling just doesnt seem to be in the cards. It's a good way to reconnect when you're feeling a little distance from someone.ReplyDelete
Totally, and you never think of it being your own fault either do you....I've contemplated scratching one of my oldest friends coz he hasn't made contact in months....but then neither have I. He's prob thinking the same thing!ReplyDelete


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VICTOR, N.Y. (AP) -- Jose Fernandez, CEO of Constellation Wines North America, has died after a fight with brain cancer, parent company Constellation Brands Inc. said Monday. He was 54.
The wine company said in a statement that Fernandez died Jan. 1.
Fernandez joined Constellation Brands in 2001 and was named CEO of the North America unit in 2007. He was a 30-year veteran of the wine industry.
Constellation's brands include Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Blackstone, Ravenswood and others, as well as Black Velvet Canadian Whisky and SVEDKA Vodka. The president of the company's North American division, Jay Wright, will continue to run the unit. Wright assumed the role on Dec. 1.
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On the occasion of his 90th birthday, businessman and former Honolulu City Councilman John Henry Felix (center) contributed $50,000 to March of Dimes, earmarked for research to uncover the causes of premature birth. "My Sainted Mother, Melinda Pacheco Felix Freitas, introduced me to March of Dimes in 1938 when I accompanied her as we went door to door collecting dimes when they were battling polio that was ravaging countless children and adults," notes Felix. "March of Dimes became the only agency to find a cure for the disease it set out to end." Pictured with Felix are Carmella Hernandez, executive director, March of Dimes Hawai'i; and Dave Kennedy, chief revenue officer, O'ahu Publications Inc.


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The 5 Most Affordable West Little Rock Neighborhoods
If you are looking to be near top schools, an easy commute would be a benefit and want to be near plenty of shopping and great restaurants, West Little Rock living could be perfect for you!
Convenience, comfort, and affordability are the three main factors that I find everyone from first time home buyers to down-sizers consider when looking for a home. These affordable West Little Rock neighborhoods are a great combination of all three and may be worth considering during your home search if you want to stay under $200,000.
1. Timber Ridge
West Little Rock's Timber Ridge neighborhood is nestled right off Chenal Parkway. Take just two right turns out of the neighborhood and you will be in the heart of shopping and restaurants at the intersection of West Markham and Chenal. Homes in Timber Ridge were built between the late 70s and early 80s with most having either 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Average home price $136,356
2. Point West
The Point West neighborhood of West Little Rock was started in the early 80s and after several phases, was completed in the mid-90s. Point West is divided by Kanis Road into Point West Circle and Point West Drive. The neighborhood is walking and running friendly with sidewalks and small hills. Smaller homes can be found in Point West Circle ranging from 2 to 3 bedrooms whereas Point West Drive has larger homes going up to 4 bedrooms and almost always with a 2 car garage.
Average home price $144,065
3. Gibralter Heights
West Little Rock's Gibralter Heights community covers the streets west of Atkins Road to Nix Road. These homes range vastly in styles from early ones built in the mid-30s to some built just last year in 2018. If you are considering West Little Rock living but aren't quite sure where to start, Gibralter Heights is a great place to narrow down what you are looking for. The homes range from 800 sqft to nearly 2000 sqft in size.
Average home price $157,364
4. Cedar Ridge
Homes in Cedar Ridge were built between 1985 and 1990. The West Little Rock neighborhood is wedged between Nix Road and a connecting road to Chenal, Parkway Place. Cedar Ridge is popular amongst families due to the spacious homes which are on average about 1500 sqft.
Average home price $161,221
5. Cherry Creek
If you are familiar with any of these affordable West Little Rock neighborhoods, it is probably Cherry Creek. The Cherry Creek neighborhood is optimally located between Bowman Road and Kanis Road with entrances from both sides. In addition to their proximity to West Little Rock amenities, homes in this neighborhood are also the newest of those included on our list ranging from being built in 1993 to 1999.
Average home price $191,129
Residents of all these communities are proactive in taking care of their neighborhoods and have even organized private Facebook groups where they discuss upcoming events like community garage sales and share recommended home service professionals.
If you are looking for a community to call home where the people you interact with daily aren't just acquaintances, but neighbors and friends, consider these West Little Rock neighborhoods where convenience and comfort meet affordability.
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Jacqueline Carpenter on September 3, 2023 at 6:46 pm
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An health insurance provider in New York, MVP Health Care, denied numerous claims for people who had either substance abuse claims or mental health claims, refusing to pay out the benefits that should have been offered under the plan. In fact, when looking at the total amount of claims denied for these types of issues and comparing them to standard medical claims, it was found that there were 40 percent more denials for those who were attempting to get coverage for mental health and substance abuse. This is in direct violation of a 2006 law stating that the coverage must be the same for both types of claims.
In one case, a woman with a documented history of substance abuse filed a claim for benefits and was turned down, though she should have been covered. She still needed as much as $150,000 in treatment, which her family paid for out of their own pocket.
The result of the settlement is that the health care provider is going to have to send out the denied claims to an external office so that they can do an independent review of all of the denials. They will then determine which denials were made for the correct reasons and authorize payouts on the others. Depending on how many are paid out, it is projected that this could return as much as $6 million to the 500,000 people who carry the plan in the state.
When an insurance claim is denied, a person has a right to know why it was denied and to make sure that the denial does not break any of the local insurance laws.
Source: LongIsland.com, "AG Schneiderman Announces Settlement with Health Insurer that Wrongly Denied Mental Health Benefits to Thousands of New Yorkers" No author given, Mar. 20, 2014


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Mr G. On...His New Album 'State Of Flux'
There have been some real seminal moments talking to the rapturous mix of musicians, producers, and artists that define our disco each weekend. Whether they're tough or candid or laid back and open to our questions, we look forward to our next chance encounters for all sorts of reasons and after a two year wait, we're back speaking to an all time favourite of ours - Mr G and you'll soon see why... The last time we spoke to Colin Mcbean aka Mr G, he was on the tip of releasing his sophomore album for Radio Slaves Rekids imprint, 'Still Here' which you should properly get down to if you haven't already and later followed a steady stream of funk-fuelled remixes on Bass Culture, Moods & Grooves and his own label, Phoenix G. As a special gift to us, Mr G left us totally punch drunk from his Rum Expertise blog takeover in a tribute to his unquenchable thirst for rum and we still feel so humbled to have Mr G share his special recipes with us. It was a simple example Mr G's originality and you can get some more original G in his follow up album out this July. Before he returns to Room One with Radio Slave man, Matt Edwards and Terry Francis next Saturday, we asked him to review a 'State Of Flux' for us and in his usual fruitful efforts, he's left us completely moved. Of course, an interview with Mr G wouldn't be complete without a brand new rum recipe, read on to get your first sip... In his own words... An introduction to the album... "So this album wasn't really meant to happen so quickly, see I'd just lost my spar Lex and had gone through six months of radio/chemo and became his carer, which was an honour and a life changing moment to share. Brain tumours aren't fun and trust me if you are a gifted person – its hell! So I gave everyhing up for this carer job to look after him and yes he meant that much to me. In effect, I knew I'd have to give up making music which was tough, as shit was happening for me and I just back from a great tour of Japan. After these six months which would change me forever, Lex passed on, to a brighter day without pain and I was left tired, drained and in bits. So I thought, where does all this leave me? Day by day I mourned till one day I thought "I'm going to put something down and let out the feelings I have inside. One year later "STATE OF FLUX "was written, much to my surprise and stranger still is that when I hear the tracks back, I remember why and how I felt when I wrote them, with my trusty glass of rum." The artwork. "First up the cover - I hate pictures of myself, so yeah that's me with my Mums favourite look out the corner of her eye at you, usually when something's wrong. Somehow the photographer manages to catch me giving someone that look while I was playing live. Nice Eh? Then my friend Sam (Namecreative) adds the extra juice to make it all look nice and what with Matt (Air) mastering it I think it's a great package.....no?" Album tracks G's Riddem I needed to practice making beats and this was the first all powerful piece, my drums had so much more to say and how long it would take to find the groove again. One Year Later I was beginning to understand life has to move on, only with a different vigour, so it was time for some batty movement which means having fun. There's a big reggae bassline and message for all those who wanna hear drums loud and clear. Clearing Space When you die you leave a lot of stuff behind and going though Lex's things and deciding what to keep or bin was one of the hardest things ever and it's something I am still doing! There's some nasty funk mayhem and the rhythms were getting tougher and the basslines even more dubby in this track. Pumped Up This is pure anger! Mr Angry and boy can you feel that in this grimey, sleazy piece added by my fave rum. Dark Thoughts (The Afterworld) This is about all those nights spent not sleeping worrying about life and what it means, trying to change the world, wrong or right. In the middle of one dark night this happened me and my synth gets nasty and I'm trying to make it talk in the dark of night. Remember This! Something I've learnt is loving folk because life's way too short for some.So hence this little ditty. This is one of my faves on here, twisted yet ravey with so much drive, remember this! Absurd Beatz No.4 The other three where trill runs! This is steam roller time. Pause 4 Thought With You feat. Garfield King Garfield is a friend of mine in Trinny and works in radio\media. Lex many a time would say I should do something with his great voice but I never thought anything of it till Lex passed, so I asked him to write a piece for me that I would use in some way. The words work in so many ways and grooves just tight. I love the ying and yang to this. Mango Came Round Time to dig even deeper and rawer, mango boy is my Carribean side, rough but not nasty but yet still a big part of who I am as an artist. This is electronic funk made to be played loud and felt, just like my pain. Bill's January Blues As you really get to know me you'll know my mate Bush Wacker Bill, like some ole party boy from yard. He's a dangerous brother who loves to push air, more bass more bass in the place. This just wrote itself after those sessions with the rum and Bill joining me with my anger. Needs to be heard in a good set. New Life (E_S_P) Some friends gave birth to lovely Evie and it made so much sense to me after death that you need new life to build and start again and I couldn't greave forever. Just writing this piece alone helped me understand...Evie's the start of that. 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Monday, June 13, 2005
'Uncommon Denomination' in the news.
The Unitarian Universalist marketing campaign that ran in Houston, Texas, from January through April gets prominent placement in a story about church marketing in Saturday's Houston Chronicle. The UUA's own interim report on the Houston campaign was published in March, but a final report may be waiting on a meeting to analyze the campaign that the Chronicle says will take place in Houston this week.
("Increasingly, Denominations Using Media Campaigns To Attract Visitors," Richard Vara, Houston Chronicle 6.11.05)
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June 13, 2005 08:17 PM | Permalink for this comment
Can anyone verify the report that UUs are planning to use telemarketers in an attempt to increase their numbers? Is this a local effort? Something sponsored by the UUA? How much does it cost and what on earth would the telemarketer say? Are these cold calls, or are we calling a particular demographic profile? (The last I heard, the Texas program was targeting Cultural Creatives, folks who in the system of the authors of the CC book are the group most likely to be middle class, most likely to have a college education, and most likely to be white. Is this still the group that is receiving the bulk of our missionary zeal?)
UU: Hello, I'm sorry to disturb your dinner, but I'm calling to tell you there is a place with room for different beliefs...yours!
Texan: Great! How many evangelicals are already part of your congregation?
UU: Sorry, there seems to be a bad connection on this line.
UU: Hello. If I can have just a moment of your time, I'd like to tell you a story about a starfish I threw back into the ocean.
Texan: I've just stepped out of the bath. What are you trying to sell?
UU: Nothing. I'll be brief: You may already be a Unitarian Universalist!
Texan: Will I get a free set of steak knives for finding out?
June 13, 2005 08:53 PM | Permalink for this comment
Matthew, I was struck by the idea that the Fort Worth marketing effort will involve telemarketing, too. I suspect -- but have no other evidence than the Houston Chronicle article itself -- that the calls will invite people to attend the Sunday morning service during the General Assembly on June 26.
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Uber Eats, the renowned on-demand food delivery app, has delivered more than 3 million orders and completed its first successful year of operations in Sri Lanka to become a dominant player in the market.
Launched in Colombo in 2018, Uber Eats is committed to make eating effortless at any time and for anyone in Sri Lanka by offering a diverse set of 34 cuisines on the app. In less than 12 months, Uber Eats has expanded to two cities across the island.
"It has been an exciting journey for Uber Eats and we're happy to celebrate this milestone today as we complete our first year in Sri Lanka. We have an exciting opportunity to meet every day eating needs, and in doing so, we can address the important needs of our other partners as well. We thank all our restaurant and delivery partners, all our happy consumers and look forward to your continuous support,'' said Bhavna Dadlani, Lead – Uber Eats Sri Lanka.
She added, "Uber Eats is committed to the idea and ethos of inclusive growth and to provide individuals from all walks of life a chance to earn a livelihood. We are proud to aggressively on-board women and marginalized communities as delivery partners, all of whom chose the platform to start their journey as entrepreneurs. Increased aspirations, the skyrocketing number of consumers going online, as well as high-speed internet and mobile penetration – are all a perfect recipe for Uber Eats to continue investing in Sri Lanka."
Analysing the data derived from its operations during the span of its first year, the largest order from Uber Eats stood at a value of LKR 51,000 while an Uber Eats delivery partner satiated cravings of hundreds of customers by single-handedly completing around 4,900 orders. Additionally, Uber Eats' hungriest customer placed over 700 orders and an average of 2 cuisines have been tasted by a single consumer. All Uber Eats orders are delivered within an average of 30 minutes.
Since its inception in October 2018, Uber Eats has grown and expanded across the country, delivering unparalleled service and customer satisfaction. Striving in a predominantly call-based food delivery market, Uber Eats has succeeded in dominating the market and making Sri Lanka one of its fastest-growing markets.


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The power has flickered on and off now for the last hour. It's only a matter of time and I'm sure it will be off for good. I cannot believe all the snow and all the ICE. The snow is still coming down – tons of trees are breaking/splitting because of the weight from the ice. Now Honestly – I think it's beautiful! I haven't been apart of a real blizzard in a long time – years even! We're always in Haiti during this time. Eveline has never seen anything like it. Now if I lose power – it won't be quite as beautiful – but my parents have a glass porch and we've spent hours there drinking hot chocolate and watching the snow.
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Beginning next year, students at public schools in Illinois will study the role of LGBT people in U.S. and state history, after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a controversial measure into law Aug. 9. The new policy, which goes into effect July 1, 2020, affects students of all ages, although the state's School Code stipulates that the curriculum be taught before the end of 8th grade.
House Bill 246 passed through the Illinois Senate last spring and was quietly approved May 23 by the House amid a flurry of other legislation, including legalization of recreational marijuana and the repeal of several restrictions on abortion. Pritzker's signature on the curriculum bill dismayed many Christians and conservatives, with talk online quickly turning to education alternatives.
"Reason 157 to home or private school," one poster wrote on IBSA's Facebook page. Others expressed resolve to keep their kids in the public school system to shine the light of the gospel there.
"We are very aware that times are changing and more liberal views are entering the classroom," said Caitlin Konieczka, a Springfield mother of three girls.
"We feel that the changes that are happening in the classroom and throughout the world right now are opportunities to share Christ and his message."
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Illinois is one of a handful of states to consider curriculum legislation this year, but California lawmakers approved the FAIR Education Act in 2011. According to a Reuters article from May of this year, that state is still struggling to implement the law, and some parents are still protesting it. The article recounts recent fights over textbooks at school board meetings, where one mother expressed concern that her children would read books about transgender people before she's ready to discuss gender and sexuality with them. "I should be the first one to educate about those things," she said.
Candi Campbell and her husband, Charles, sent three daughters through the public school system in Illinois, recognizing their decision at the time as a natural way to be "a witness in the world." The recent legislation would make the decision more difficult, Campbell said.
"As a parent, I believe it is my job to feed, lead, and protect my children. The law signed in Illinois represents a damaging social agenda to our little ones. And, until they can stand on a personal faith in Christ for truth, it is up to me to stand for them."
A homeschooling mom in Springfield agreed, while acknowledging that homeschooling isn't for every family. "No matter how we as Christians choose to educate our children, we must help them develop a biblical worldview," she said. "Our children need our help in discerning truth and goodness through the lens of Scripture."
Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago), one of the bill's chief sponsors, has said the new curriculum will help LGBT students feel more accepted and supported in school. Her comments also may sound alarm bells for Christian parents who fear the normalization of sexual values they believe run counter to God's Word.
"One of the best ways to overcome intolerance is through education and exposure to different people and viewpoints," Steans said in a news release posted on her website. "An inclusive curriculum will not only teach an accurate version of history but also promote acceptance of the LGBTQ community."
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Laurie Higgins said the curriculum changes ought to spur Christians to action—and their churches with them. Churches should have been creating affordable Christian schools "yesterday," said Higgins, a cultural affairs writer for the conservative Illinois Family Institute. While that will indeed take time, she acknowledged, "it doesn't take time to make funds available." Higgins urged churches to partner together to create scholarships to Christian schools.
"Parents need to understand if we lose our kids on this [issue], they will think the Bible is wrong on other things," Higgins said. "We have to start creating affordable alternatives."
She also encouraged parents to contact school administrators and teachers to ask that their children not be taught about homosexuality or cross-sex identification. Ask them to acknowledge receipt of the e-mail, Higgins added.
While the Konieczka family has made a different decision about school, they're also planning for future action, Caitlin said. "We are working now to lay a solid foundation before the girls enter school on basic biblical principles and God's design for creation and life." Once school starts, she said, they'll communicate and reinforce biblical truths and establish an environment that welcomes questions.
She acknowledged there could be topics they don't want presented to their daughters. The couple, both educators, plans to preview textbooks and content and work with teachers and administrators to accommodate their preferences.
"We view this as an opportunity to be a light in the school, and an opening to conversations about our beliefs."
-Additional reporting by Lisa Misner


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Jennifer has great tits when she is not too skinny. She smokes the filthy cigarettes though so absolutely no hitting.
It's the pants imo, working some magic....
Theres that scene in Eight Legged Freaks in which SJs jumbotrons are swaying this-and-that-a way, and its just terrific. Simply wonderful. I love both hers AND JCs bums. Fantastic stuff. Prime JC is simply beyond. The first time I watched Career Opportunities I almost lost my marbles.
So did frank whaley
Indeed he did. No sane man could blame him. And speaking of Eight Legged Freaks, the mother in the movie, played by Kari Wuhrer, is boner tits, as well. Ive had a crush on Kari forever.
We get it, you like teenage girls. And that Asian chick looks like she is 12...with those sad "obedient" puppy dog eyes.
Soft, tender features are better imho. Connely looks like someone who'd fuck a neighbour when you're at work the gym..
So does Scarlett.
Scarlett was totally nude in Under The Skin, a weird alien movie she made shortly after giving birth. Was quite thick.
I missed out on the bro joke. What does it mean?
It's just the gimmick Pamith trying to raise his postcount so we won't notice that he is a gimmick/forget he is a gimmick by quoting either "Bro..." or "LMAO WTF...." on each and every post. Raking up his postcount.Be sure to see many more "Bro..."s and "LMAO wtf..."s
oh, o.k. There are several new posters who seem like the same person with different gimmicks lately.
Roast Beef Pecs, friedchickendinner etc
Add her to the no hit list as well. I'm sure she'll be devastated. LOL.


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09:00, Fri 11th – Sun 13th March 2016 Venue to be confirmed
Lent Week 8 to Week 9
Prelude is a new political short film, written and directed by Bekzhan Sarsenbayev, and produced by Hugh Granger, Niamh Sauter-Cooke and Jack Wearing, in collaboration with Cinecam, the Cambridge University Filmmaking Society.
The film takes place in a popular theatre under curfew as a revolution rages on in the streets. Actors, production designers and administrators all wait for the power struggle to end, and scramble to secure their safety in the aftermath.


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Just six games in to the season and there will be some people who are totally baffled by Manchester United's start to the season. We were supposed to struggle to find the back of the net in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence but have already achieved in six matches what it took us ten games to do last season, by scoring 15 goals.
Now don't get me wrong, with 32 matches left to play there's no way I'd claim that all the people who wrote us off should take it back. I personally believed they should have done that as soon as they wrote their eulogies but I understand five wins from six isn't enough to prove the doubters wrong.
Still, I think there are plenty of positives we can take from our start to the season, particularly when considering the standard of opposition we've beaten.
For large chunks of last season, United didn't play that well. We got to the final week of the season and I was still waiting for the lads to reach top gear. It just never really seemed to happen. I know that sounds pretty ridiculous, given we won three trophies, including the league title, as well as reaching the European Cup final, but in terms of performances, we played a poorer standard of football than we had during our two previous title wins. 06/07 we exploded out of the blocks and never showed any real sign of slowing down. 07/08 saw a crap start to the season but we got better with every passing month, Cristiano Ronaldo at the centre of everything.
Last season was different though and I'd probably put that on Ronaldo's shoulders. Not as a criticism of him, as despite missing the opening month or so of the season, he still was just one goal within the top scorer of the league, which is very impressive. However, he became less and less like a winger and so our football overall changed. Other players had to compensate for his failure to track back and his liking to be come more centrally. Again, this isn't even really a criticism, because clearly it was something the manager was happy enough to deploy, but it did have a negative impact on our team as a whole. That goal against Arsenal in the European Cup semi-final was United at our best but those kind of moments were rare last season.
Thankfully, we had a phenomenal defensive record (something I don't really understand, as we seemed to be making stupid mistakes all the time and got away with them – until the 4-1 mauling by the dippers) so our less than special attack wasn't exposed too badly. This season it seems as though a match can't go by without us making a costly error or two, so it really will have to be the attack we rely on this season.
Which is where Wayne Rooney comes in. What do Arsenal, Spurs and City have in common? They all conceded goals against Rooney and they were all unbeaten before they played us. Like Ronaldo proved an important player in the year preceding this one, Rooney seems to be the man stepping up to the plate up front.
Looking at those fixtures on paper, you had to worry how many points we were going to pick up, particularly given our away defeat to Burnley. Whilst our performance against Arsenal was poor, their only other clear effort, other than the Arshavin goal Foster should have done better with, was Van Persie's early attempt in the second half. They were the best attacking team in the league and we kept them out, which is at least one positive to cling to, particularly given Rio Ferdinand wasn't playing.
In contrast, our performance against Spurs was great, even with us going a goal down with less than a minute played. We picked ourselves up and got on with it though, showing the quality and fighting spirit fit to win any match. To be away from home, playing with ten men, against a side who was so far unbeaten, and still go on to score a goal is a big achievement for the side, particularly when so often we'd relied on Ronaldo to produce these match-saving moments of glory.
Whilst defensively we let ourselves down against City, the second half display was brilliant. It was all the more impressive given that we were playing against a defence that cost close to £60m to assemble and had only conceded two goals all season. City weren't just pinned back in to their own half, but their own box, and there was a real sense that another goal was always coming, whether at 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2 etc. More surprisingly though was that these chances and attacks didn't revolve around Rooney, but Ryan Giggs.
It does make you wonder whether this year there won't just be one player who we'll be turning to when our backs are against the wall. Whilst we can hope and expect for Rooney to carry on scoring at a rate that he has done, our football doesn't have to be so one dimensional. I'd like for the team to be built around him but it's good to see the goals shared around the squad. In six games we've had seven different goalscorers suggesting maybe this season will be more about a team contribution, as we anticipated. Thankfully, that is the way things seem to be working out at the moment.
Still, we have a tough game coming up against Stoke, who we struggled to beat away last season, needing them to go down to ten men before we could break the deadlock. Whilst the press seem to be fond of Stoke, always praising their fans, I really do not like them. Their trip to Old Trafford was like a pantomime, with their fans far more concerned with abusing Ronaldo than actually supporting their own team and players – I'm struggling to remember a set of fans so determined to target one of our players, and it's not as if Ronaldo was ever popular with any other fans but ours. It was totally bizarre. When we went to their place, there were deafening boos at half time as all the players walked off the pitch, more bothered about showing their dislike for our players than appreciation of their own. They won't like being branded 'small-time' but that's exactly how they behave, showing up at the game in fancy dress and obsessing over opposition players.
We have passed the previous three tests though and just when you think we might have a bit of breathing space, we're landed with a fixture like this. We are going to need some battlers on the pitch, which is why I hope we stick Antonio Valencia on one of the wings, whose strength and speed will come in handy. Michael Carrick has looked out of sorts so it's probably best that we stick with Anderson in the centre of midfield. Fletcher is an obvious choice these days, as obvious as Rooney, so I guess it's between Giggs/Park/Nani for the other midfield spot. Whilst Nani didn't impress against Wolves, I do like the idea of having two proper wingers playing, but then Giggs was bloody brilliant against City, so does that mean he can't be dropped, or, he needs more time to rest to recover from that blinding performance? Who knows.
Predicting the team these days is bloody impossible but essentially we need a lot of strength on the park to match Stoke, as well as the more intricate skill it's going to take to break them down at the back. It will be a tough one but after picking nine points out of nine from trickier games, it relieves the pressure somewhat on our travels tomorrow. We could have been approaching this game from a lower position in the table so we should travel there full of confidence and fully prepared for a scrap.


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Smartphones seem to be vital part of our everyday life, but the costs of having these smartphones is getting out of hand. With most major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) , a smartphone, such as an iPhone 4s, can run about $80 or $90 with data per month. Of course there are many discounts offered by these carriers (Such as 15% or 20% off for working for any large company). But even with these discounts, these phone plans can be financially crippling.
I myself was paying $76 a month for my Galaxy S2 (Now Evo 3d) on Sprint with Unlimited Data, Unlimited Mobile to Mobile, and Free Nights and Weekends (after 7pm). For those who do not know, Sprint tends to be viewed as the cheaper carrier versus Verizon and AT&T. Recently I added my girlfriend to my plan with her iPhone 4s and was shocked to hear the cost per phone was still going to be roughly the same, and in fact a little more. I can't believe they don't offer any discount for that second phone on a plan. But what about a third phone?
This is where things get interesting. Adding a 3rd, 4th, and 5th phone is roughly $30 a month more per smartphone. That means you can get five iPhone 4 's (or any other smartphone) for about $240 a month (after 15% discount off the base plan, excluding surcharges and taxes), that's $48 per phone. This of course would also make you liable for a five smartphone contract, but at $48 per phone, this is a sweet deal. This is most likely the cheapest iPhone family plan out there.
But you don't have to be a family to do it. In fact you don't even have to share a relationship. Girlfriends, boyfriends, friends, or just acquaintances are all eligible to join your plan. But once again, remember the contract holder is liable for payment.
The best course of action would be to find people that will either:
- Prepaid the entire 2-years ($1,152 + $36 activation = $1,188 + any phone insurance premiums), or
- Prepay $350 for the early termination fee (ETF), so if they don't pay they are dropped off the contract on their dime, or
- Go with someone you trust whole-heartedly (such as family)
Whatever you decide, be careful and get it in writing. Make sure everyone understands what the plan entails. If you do opt into this cheap family sprint plan, you can plan on saving about $22 – $40 a month against other major carriers, which is $528 – $960 per phone over the 2 year contract ($2640 – $4800 for all 5 phones). On the high end of that savings scale, that's a cool five grand in 2 years. It can be a lot of hassle, but with numbers like this, it might be worth the hassle. For a complete breakdown of how the Sprint family plans are priced, take a look at the image below (click to enlarge).


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There is water on the bathroom floor, but it can't be helped. My clothes — my only other set of clothes on this continent — are dripping wet from their fresh hand washing. It was an act of desperation, really, and one that might not be beneficial. Will my clothes really dry overnight here in the climes of northern Germany, or is that just wistful thinking? Still, it's all you can do when you arrive in Europe but your luggage doesn't.
Even the best-laid travel plans can take on a life of their own. My mother and I had carefully planned our girls' trek to Europe, laying out clothes days ahead and packing just the things we would need for our nine-day jaunt to the old country.
But when our luggage disappeared into the black hole of British Airways, we took it in stride. We didn't need our extra clothing now, did we? Besides, we were excited to hit the road on our trek through the countryside of former East Germany. There was so much to see, and not much time to see it. So we tossed our minimal belongings into the car trunk and set out, assuring ourselves that our luggage would somehow catch up.
But by day three, the situation had grown grim. The airline didn't even know which country our luggage had landed in. Our one spare change of clothing was beginning to show signs of wear. And so we faced reality: It was time to do some shopping.
But northern Germany is so beautiful in the summer. The fields were thick with wheat, and the combines were just beginning their harvest. The sun shone brightly on the brick streets of each town we stopped in, and we chatted with locals out enjoying the summer day. There were cafes to visit, castles to explore and ice cream to sample. Who could bear to leave all this for the inside of a clothing shop?
So here it is now on day four: Luggage whereabouts still unknown. But I've a sink and some soap, and it's a warm summer's night. My mom and I open the large windows of our castle hotel in the countryside. I can hear crickets chirping nearby and the laughter of fellow travelers on the patio below.
The luggage doesn't matter, but this moment does.
I'll never remember what I packed on this trip, but I'll remember this time with my mom. It's a chance to leave the norms of life behind and explore at our leisure, just the two of us soaking in new people and places that we had only ever dreamed of.
These are memories in the making and one of the enriching joys of travel.
Five days later, our luggage shows up, battered and worn from its unexpected trip to London, of all places. Though happy about fresh clothing, we find it strangely annoying to have to lug it all around now. "Wasn't it so much easier when we only had our carry-ons?" my mom observes as she struggles to pull her large suitcase down a set of stairs. I have to agree. Maybe we should lose our luggage again sometime.
Janna Graber has been covering world travel as a travel journalist, editor and producer for more than 12 years. Currently the editor of Go World Travel, she has also written for more than 40 publications. She is the author of three travel anthology books: A Pink Suitcase: 22 Tales of Women's Travel, Chance Encounters: Travel Tales from Around the World and Adventures of a Lifetime.


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Friday, July 4, 2008
Independence Day
For those of you who don't know, today is the Fourth of July. For those of you who don't know why this date is more significant that the Fifth of July, America celebrates our Independence Day on July Fourth. So, to honor the good ol' USA, this week we want odes to the patriots who helped form this great nation. And, since we are feeling generous, we will accept entries in prose or poem form.
Write a story/poem honoring your favorite patriot in 40 words or less.
Here is ours:
Freedom from oppression,
From an evil power,
You protected this great nation,
And ensured we'd endure.
Thank you, Will Smith.
Did you like that? It was one of those "Poems that doesn't rhyme" poems. How patriotic! Now it is your turn. Post your story/poem/poem that doesn't rhyme in the comments. Winner gets a shout out, like Luca got. But you never know, maybe you can be a loser who gets a shout out, like Ligabue. You'll have to post to find out!
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- LorenzoJuly 5, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Without Representation
Spawns Creation
Of a new Nation.
From Trepidation;
We owe Gratification
To the Congregation
And their Donation
Of Edification
For every Generation.
A Salutation
Of Appreciation
To the Collaboration
To lay the Foundation
For our Celebration.
A Dedication:
To The Founding Fathers
My penmanship is pretty bad. Many say that it looks like the handwriting of a fourth grader. For most of the year I feel embarrased, but not this week. Thank you, John Hancock.ReplyDelete
This time of year I always feel so grateful to the brave men who left their homes to fight for what they knew was right. They risked their lives for the sake of freedom. I really love apple pie.ReplyDelete
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knew well how to brew,
and fought the British and nabbed 'em,
So I give a cheer,
and raise up my beer,
to that great hero, Samuel Adams


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The Long War, Part Four / the military targets
Let us follow our historian, Szibler Gábor who tells us about the military objectives and targets of the Ottoman and the Imperial armies. You can read the previous article about how the war had broken out right here:
The first stage of the Long War lasted till 1596 and it is named after Pasha Sinan. Pasha Sinan intended to finish the war against Hungary in 2-3 years and wanted to conquer the entire country within this time. He wanted to get at least as far as Vienna. His goal was to turn the Habsburg colonies and those countries (Czechia, Upper Hungary, Croatia which were not directly blocking his main onslaught) into the vassal states of the Ottoman Empire. After the example of the Transylvanian Principality, he wanted to create vassal princes who were supposed to rule the above-mentioned lands.
In order to achieve this, he attempted to persuade some Hungarian magnates and high-ranked noblemen like Dobó Ferenc, Nádasdy Ferenc, and Báthory István of Ecsed to side with him. He offered to Dobó and to Báthory to be Voivode of Kassa (Kosice, Kaschau), thus ruling the Upper Lands of Hungary on his behalf. Nádasdy was offered the crown and throne of Czechia.
Naturally, none of these lords accepted his offer. Sinan thought that he would be able to get hold of the whole area of Hungary in case he could take Vienna. According to some western opinions, the Turk Serdar (commander) was targeting Prague and Rome as well but it was obviously only impossible speculation.
At first, Sinan planned to occupy Hungary and Croatia, and Vienna would have been the next.
He was quite convincible to give the crown and the throne of Hungary to Prince Báthory Zsigmond of Transylvania if Emperor Rudolf had resigned from the title and had ceded the power over Hungary to him.
The plan of the Habsburg Military Council was a lot more simple than this. Their minimal goal was to defend their hereditary Habsburg lands and as much land of Hungary as they can. The maximal goal was the retaking of entire Hungary. To achieve this, they had a three-step plan:
1) to break through the Ottoman circle of forts which were defending Buda (taking Fehérvár, Esztergom, and Hatvan);
2) the taking of Buda;
3) the liberation of the entire Hungary.
In fact, they were able to achieve only their first objective but not the way they had wanted. Although they could take Esztergom and could keep it, they were able to keep the important castles of the Ottoman castle ring around Buda only for a short time. They had also attempted the taking of Buda for three times but all the sieges have failed to succeed. Here is more about Buda castle:
Considering the balance of power of the age, both the plans of Christians and the plans of the Muslims were just illusions. The Imperial army was better equipped and more modern than its opponent, supplied with the latest weapons but their logistics were bad and the troops had to be reorganized every year. On the other hand, the Turks had an excellent logistic system and also a standing army, although their firearms were not as modern as the Imperial troops. In this period, the Ottomans still put the emphasis on the impact of their cavalry but it was already the age of the footmen.
The might of the military power was different every year: sometimes the Ottomans were more powerful but at other times, perhaps next year, the Christians could outnumber them. The long radius of the operation exhausted the armies and blocked them to achieve their maximal goals. Thus, their minimal objectives have been only achieved more or less by the end of this, particularly long, bloody, and futile war.
Here you can read my article about the ethnic changes in Hungary due to the Ottoman wars:
You can support my work if you happen to click on an Amazon advertisement in my article and end up buying anything: then, Amazon would give me 1-2% of your purchase. At least they said so. Thank you very much.


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When you or someone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma, you try to be extra careful not to allow allergens to build up inside your home. We know the struggle! Unfortunately, as diligent as you are about pets, dust, and bugs, chances are you're missing a few sneaky spots where allergens like to build up.
From your bathroom floor mat to the blades of your ceiling fan, allergens like to hide in unusual places in your Columbia, Maryland, home; thankfully, even the sneakiest problems have easy solutions. Take a walk through your house to make sure you're not missing any of these areas and accidentally adding to your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Your Bathroom Floor Mat
Your bathroom mat gets damp and dries out so many times during its life. Mold loves damp conditions like your bathroom, and dust mites love that warm temperature. Every time you step on your bath mat, you're probably releasing allergens into your bathroom.
Wash your bath mat in hot water every week. After you take a shower and it gets wet, hang it up somewhere outside the bathroom to dry. Put it in an open window, on an outdoor clothes line, or in front of a fan to get the best result.
A UV light installed over the coil of your HVAC system helps get rid of mold throughout the house. Even when you start taking better care of your bath mat, get a UV coil to eliminate any mold spores that might be floating around the house or trapped in the HVAC system. Plus, it'll help mold from building up on the coil, and it'll eradicate mold spores that circulate through your ducts from other sources.
Fruit is supposed to be good for you, right? You may not have a traditional allergy to certain fruits, but they might exacerbate your allergy symptoms during the pollen allergy season. Time Magazine reports that if any of your allergies come from the pollen of fruit plants, eating those fruits might set your allergies off. Your body is already working hard to fight off those allergens, and ingredients in the fruits themselves might be enough to trick your body into thinking you ingested pollen.
Time suggests peeling the fruits or cooking them to eliminate your allergy symptoms, since the pollen reaction usually occurs when you eat raw fruit, especially the peel. Though avoiding your favorite foods isn't fun, you may want to avoid certain fruits during your allergy season if they come from plants whose pollen gives you nasty allergy symptoms.
House Plants
We're not suggesting you're allergic to your house plants. But you might be allergic to the mold that grows in their soil. If you over- water your house plants, the plants don't soak up all the moisture in the soil, and that means it's a lovely new place for mold to grow in your home.
Do some online research, or talk to the professionals at your local plant nursery to find out how much water your plants really need. Get new soil for your house plants before you start a new watering regime to ensure they're in mold-free soil, and every so often re-pot them in new soil to keep everything fresh. You may also want to consider starting a garden outside or putting your house plants on the front porch instead of inside. Or, get plants that don't need much water, like cacti.
Any sort of carpeting in your home is basically an allergy trap. From dust mites and pet dander to dirt and pollen, your allergens get stuck in the fibers of your carpet. Every time you, the kids, or the pets walk across the carpeting, those sneaky allergen particles release back into the air and exacerbate your symptoms. Unfortunately, vacuuming alone doesn't resolve the problem because the allergens get ground into the deepest layers of the carpet, where many vacuums don't reach.
Unless you're willing to steam clean your carpets fairly regularly, your solution is to eliminate carpeting for hardwood or laminate flooring. If you can't stand to lose all your carpeting, think about downsizing your wall-to-wall carpeting for area rugs that will be easier to clean. You may also consider adding ventilation to your house. An energy recovery ventilator will circulate the air in your home, removing particles that might get kicked up from your carpet and other upholstery.
Hair Products
Here's one you probably didn't know: your hair products might be keeping pollen stuck in your hair all day. If you use products like gels or hairsprays that are designed to hold your hair in place and are sticky when you first used them, your hair isn't the only thing that the product sticks to. When you go outside, pollen and other particulates will stick to the hair product, leaving you with a head full of your worst allergy nightmares.
Can you do your hair without as much product? If you can find a hairdo that doesn't involve hair products, go for it. Try reducing your dependence on your stickiest products. Wash your hair every evening, too, so the pollen and dust come out and you don't end up sleeping all night with pollen on your pillow.


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Quality Used Packaging and Processing Equipment
Used Aaladin model 1450, hot water, electric motor powered > propane heated, mobile pressure washer. Can spray up to 5 gpm at 1,800 psi. The burner is 440,000 btu and is propane fired with electronic ignition. The coils are Aaladin dual coil pre-heater system. Coils are made from schedule 80 boiler grade pipe. The 6 hp motor is wired 460 vac 3 ph. Panel mounted adjustable, up stream metering valve for soap injection. Mounted on a 4 wheel cart.
This is only a sample of our inventory. If you do not see what you are looking for here, call, fax, or email us, we may have it in stock or we may be able to find it thru our extensive list of contacts.
We buy and sell machinery daily, therefore items listed are subject to withdrawal, change, and or prior sale without notice. Although we strive for complete accuracy, we cannot be responsible for errors in description, omissions, typographical errors, etc. We encourage your inspection of any equipment you wish to purchase. (map)
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Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine. This week John Coates, the IOC member who oversees the Tokyo Olympics, said the games would happen despite the pandemic.
Coates is to appear Wednesday in a virtual meeting with the IOC executive board. He is expected to give an upbeat assessment of Tokyo's prospects.
Several recent public opinion polls have shown skepticism from the Japanese public and the business community that the games can go on — or should go on.
"We can tell you that the IOC is fully committed to celebrating the games of the 32nd Olympiad next year in Tokyo,'' organizing committee spokesman Masa Takaya said Tuesday. "We have begun formulating the concrete steps we will take."
City, government, and Tokyo Olympic officials gathered last week in the first of a string of meetings to plan for countermeasures against COVID-19.
Panels will make plans to deal with possible quarantines, getting athletes into Japan, COVID-19 testing, measures to keep venues safe, anti-virus measures at the Athletes' Village and immigration issues. They'll also consider if fans will be allowed, and if non-Japanese fans will be among them.
The IOC and local organizers have has been saying since the postponement five months ago that the games will open on July 23, 2021. They were taking the same approach in March, just weeks before the Olympics were postponed.
Organizers and the IOC have given few details of how 11,000 Olympic athletes and 4,400 Paralympians will be safe in Tokyo, along with thousands of staff members, and games and technical officials.
Details are not expected until later in the year, or into early 2021.
Organizers have yet to say what the one-year postponement will cost or who will pay — with estimates in the billions of dollars. The University of Oxford is releasing a study this week that shows the Tokyo Olympics are the most expensive in history, examining records since 1960.


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We have discussed on numerous occasions, TDNAM (Godaddy) is allowing the sale of trademarked domains on its site.
However today they have gone further.
They have hit a new low.
Not only are they allowing the auction of cnnnews.tv though the TDNAM platform but they have actually issued a "Certified Domain Appraisal" for the domain.
They can no longer claim ignorance or simply state that they can't be expected to review each domain submitted for auction to see if there is a trademark violation.
Here the domain was basically thrown in their face when an appraisal was ordered.
Godaddy gave the domain owner a range of what they determined the domain was worth, in their certified opinion, as the world's largest registrar.
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The right thing.
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Anarchy has always been a subtext of the Internet, but this really does take chutzpa, daddy. We can't wait for this shoe to drop.


text: China,Politics,Taiwan | June 1, 2014 Written by Ming-Yeh T. Rawnsley. A quarter of century has passed since the tanks of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) rolled into Beijing's Tiananmen Square on 4 June 1989. Western media often portrayed the 1989 protest as a pro-democracy movement and it was eventually framed in a 'man versus tank' Cold War ideology with an 'end of history' type rhetoric. While democratisation was an important aspiration for students and intellectuals who were involved in the Tiananmen protest, a central component of the campaign for Chinese workers and other urban dwellers was the demand for social equality and justice (Wang 2003: 62). On the surface, the values of democracy, freedom and social security all seem interconnected in the context of the neoliberal expansion of marketisation and commercialisation. However upon closer examination, Chinese society was highly uneven and serious divisions existed within the movement as the increasingly aggressive pursuit of market economy since the 1980s intensified the problems of political corruption, social inequality and cultural contradictions. As Yuezhi Zhao (forthcoming) has noted: social struggles exploded in more diffused and variegated forms throughout Chinese society, with those at the lower social strata emerging as the main protagonists. […] While western liberal democracy-inspired intellectuals continued to champion the end of one-party rule and the installation of electoral politics, it was the ordinary people's struggles for the necessities of daily life and their inner sense of justice, including the very meaning of life — be it the laid-off workers' protest against unfair compensations in the illegal privatisation of state-owned enterprises, migrant workers' demand for unpaid salaries, farmers' protest against the unauthorised seizure of lands, or the ordinary Falun Gong practitioners quest for health, community and meaning in life. For this reason, although brutal state oppression was the direct cause of the demise of activism in 1989, Wang Hui believed that 'the indirect cause lay in the movement's own inability to bridge the gap between its demands for political democracy and the demands for social equality that had been its mobilising force' (Wang 2003: 64). There are some similarities and many differences between the Tiananmen protest of 1989 and Taiwan's Sunflower movement of 2014. The major similarity lies in the multiplicity of both movements: various social forces pursuing different political and social agendas came under one overarching theme — democratisation — and culminated in a massive student-led civic movement which could not be easily ignored by their respective authorities. As the movements consisted of a wide range of social groups and their various issues, it is inevitable that the opposing camps would attempt to present a counter argument against the activists' demands and to divide their opponents. On the other hand, different stakeholders within the movements also endeavoured to venture competing (and sometimes self-conflicting or even contradictory) narratives to cultivate social support for their individual causes. Thus each time I witnessed various political and social actors trying to redefine the appeals of the Sunflower movement during the occupation of the Legislative Yuan between 18 March and 10 April 2014, I was worried that the movement might be hijacked unwittingly or lose its focus along the way. Nevertheless, the fact that the Sunflower movement was able to maintain its key platform throughout, so its opposition to the 'black box Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement' (反黑箱服貿) has highlighted not only the fundamental disparity between the socio-political environments in which the Tiananmen and Sunflower movements were situated, but also the differences in how democratisation in China and Taiwan is framed. As Yuezhi Zhao (forthcoming) has pointed out, whether it was the notion of socialist democracy as expressed by Democracy Wall activists, the social equality and justice dimension of the 1989 movement, or the complex articulations of the social and cultural in the Falun Gong movement, the social dimension of democracy has always been there in China; it was not, and thus should not be framed as a demand for the premature importation of western-inspired notions of democracy. In comparison, Taiwan has been a democracy since martial law was lifted in 1987 and the introduction of constitutional reforms in 1990. However, democratisation is an endless process. The unresolved questions of the island's 'first wave' of democratisation have left many thorny issues yet to be dealt with. For instance, where are the checks and balances to presidential power in Taiwan's current political system? How can the capacity and quality of the legislature be strengthened? How can the people be empowered to supervise politicians more satisfactorily than simply casting a vote periodically? The issue at the core of the Sunflower movement, opposition to the black box Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement, foregrounds several structural challenges facing Taiwan: (1) How can the Taiwanese government be entrusted to conduct trade negotiations with Beijing in a more transparent and productive manner when such negotiations may have profound economic, social and political consequences for the people on Taiwan? (2) What mechanisms can enhance accountability, quality and efficiency of political debates? (3) How can the concerns of the civil society be properly addressed and be provided a space for engagement with the process without being misrepresented in the overly simplistic 'independence vs. unification', 'blue vs. green' or 'anti-China vs. pro-China' discourses? The Sunflower movement was able to galvanise public sympathy because it struck a chord with what already exists within modern Taiwanese society — a deep dissatisfaction with polarised party politics, an ineffective representative democracy and widening social inequality. In other words, while the Tiananmen movement failed to bridge the gap between its demands for political democracy and the demands for social equality, the success of the Sunflower movement resides in its ability to connect the political with the social; it acknowledges that Taiwan is in need of further democratisation in order to re-establish a more responsive (instead of reactive) political system conducive to greater societal transformation and progression. Interestingly Taiwan and China share another similarity, that is, along with the explosion of the social, the ecological has pushed itself to the fore. While the mounting environmental crisis in China led to a surge in mass incidents relating to the environment in the past few years, opposition to a fourth nuclear power plant in Taiwan also continues to generate momentum. The environment is no longer just a scientific debate or a life-style choice, but for many a combination of social, economic and political issues and even a life-and-death matter. The Chinese and Taiwanese media and blogging sphere are key drivers of the nascent environmental movements in both societies. While I am less confident in predicting what environmental movements may lead to in China, it is highly likely that environment-related issues will constitute future battle grounds for social movements and the framing of further democratisation in Taiwan. Dr Ming-yeh T. Rawnsley is Associate Fellow, China Policy Institute, University of Nottingham and Research Associate, Centre of Taiwan Studies, SOAS, University of London. She is also the Secretary-General, European Association of Taiwan Studies. References: Wang, Hui. (2003) China's New Order (written by Hui Wang and ed. by Theodore Huters), Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Zhao, Yuezhi (forthcoming) '(Re)-Focusing on the Target: Reflections on a Trajectory of Studying the Chinese Media', in Gary and Ming-yeh Rawnsley (eds), The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media, London: Routledge. The souls of diplomats Tiananmen, democracy and the CCP


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nor are the aspects of Tooth, which is not prompted by malicious intention to injure, [of such order of gravity] as those of Horn which is prompted by malicious intention to do damage.1 But can this not be deduced a fortiori? If Tooth, which is prompted by no malicious intention to injure, involves liability to pay, how much more so should this apply to Horn, which is prompted by malicious intention to do damage? — Explicit [Scriptural] warrant for the liability of Horn is, nevertheless, essential, as otherwise you might have possibly thought that I assume [immunity for Horn on] an analogy to the case of man- and maid-servants. Just as a man- and maid-servant, although prompted by malicious intention to do damage, do not devolve any liability [upon their masters],2 so is the law here [in the case of Horn]. R. Ashi, however, said: Is not the immunity in the case of damage done by man-and maid-servants due to the special reason that, but for this, a servant provoked by his master might go on burning down3 another's crops, and thus make his master liable to pay sums of money day by day?4 — The sequence [of the analysis in the Mishnah] must accordingly be [in the reverse direction]: The aspects of Horn, which is actuated by malicious intention to do damage, are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Tooth, which is not actuated by malicious intention to do damage; again, the aspects of Tooth which affords gratification while doing damage are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Horn, which affords no gratification from the damage.5 But what about Foot? Was it entirely excluded [in the Mishnah]? — [The generalisation,]6 Whenever damage has occurred, the offender is liable, includes Foot. But why has it not been stated explicitly? — Raba therefore said: THE OX [stated in the Mishnah] implies Foot,7 while MAB'EH stands for Tooth; and this is the sequence [in the Mishnah]: The aspects of Foot, which does frequent damage, are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Tooth, the damage by which is not frequent: again, the aspects of Tooth, which affords gratification from the damage, are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Foot, which does not afford gratification from the damage.8 But what about Horn? Was it entirely excluded [in the Mishnah]? — [The generalisation,] Whenever damage has occurred, the offender is liable, includes Horn. But why has it not been stated explicitly? — Those which are Mu'ad ab initio are mentioned explicitly [in the Mishnah] but those which initially are Tam,9 and [only] finally become Mu'ad, are not mentioned explicitly.
Now as to Samuel, why did he not adopt Rab's interpretation [of the Mishnaic term MAB'EH]? — He may object: If you were to assume that it denotes Man, the question would arise, is not Man explicitly dealt with [in the subsequent Mishnah]: 'Mu'ad cattle and cattle doing damage on the plaintiff's premises and Man'?10 But why then was Man omitted in the opening Mishnah? — [In that Mishnah] damage done by one's possessions is dealt with, but not that done by one's person.
Then, how could even Rab uphold his interpretation, since Man is explicitly dealt with in the subsequent Mishnah?10 — Rab may reply: The purpose of that Mishnah is [only] to enumerate Man among those which are considered Mu'ad. What then is the import of [the analysis introduced by] THE ASPECTS ARE NOT etc.? — This is the sequence: The aspects of Ox, which entails the payment of kofer [for loss of human life],11 are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Man who does not pay [monetary] compensation for manslaughter;12 again, the aspects of Man who [in case of human bodily injury] is liable for [additional] four items,13 are not [of such low order of gravity] as those of Ox, which is not liable for those four items.14
THE FEATURE COMMON TO THEM ALL IS THAT THEY ARE IN THE HABIT OF DOING DAMAGE. Is it usual for Ox [Horn]15 to do damage? — As Mu'ad. But even as Mu'ad, is it usual for it to do damage? — Since it became Mu'ad this became its habit. Is it usual for Man to do damage? — When he is asleep. But even when asleep is it usual for Man to do damage? — While stretching his legs or curling them this is his habit.
THEIR HAVING TO BE UNDER YOUR CONTROL. Is not the control of man's body [exclusively] his own?16 — Whatever view you take,17 behold Karna taught: The principal categories of damage are four and Man is one of them. [Now] is not the control of a man's body [exclusively] his own? You must therefore say with R. Abbahu who requested the tanna18 to learn, 'The control of man's body is [exclusively] his own,'
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that here also it is to be understood that the control of man's body is his own.1
R. Mari, however, demurred: Say perhaps MAB'EH denotes water [doing damage], as it is written, As when the melting fire burneth, fire tib'eh [causeth to bubble] water?2 — Is it written, 'Water bubbles'? It is written, Fire causes bubbling.3 R. Zebid demurred: Say then that MAB'EH denotes Fire, as it is fire to which the act of 'tib'eh' in the text is referred? — If this be so what is then the explanation of THE MAB'EH AND THE FIRE? If you suggest the latter to be the interpretation of the former,4 then instead of 'FOUR' there will be 'three'? If however, you suggest that OX constitutes two [kinds of damage],5 then what will be the meaning of [the Mishnaic text]: NOR ARE THE ASPECTS OF EITHER OF THEM [OX and MAB'EH] IN WHICH THERE IS LIFE? Is there any life in fire? Again, what will be conveyed by [the concluding clause] AS THOSE OF THE FIRE?
R. Oshaia: taught There are thirteen principal categories of damage: The Unpaid Bailee and the Borrower, the Paid Bailee and the Hirer, Depreciation, Pain [suffered]. Healing, Loss of Time, Degradation and the Four enumerated in the Mishnah, thus making [a total of] thirteen. Why did our Tanna mention [only the Four and] not the others? According to Samuel,6 this presents no difficulty, as the Mishnah mentions only damage committed by one's possessions and not that committed by one's person, but according to Rab7 let the Mishnah also mention the others? — In the mention of Man all kinds of damage committed by him are included. But does not R. Oshaia also mention Man?8 — Two kinds of damage could result from Man: Man injuring man is treated as one subject, and Man damaging chattel9 as another.
If this be so let R. Oshaia similarly reckon Ox twice, as two kinds of damage could result also from Ox: [i] Ox damaging chattel9 and [ii] Ox injuring man? — But is that a logical argument? It is quite proper to reckon Man in this manner as Man damaging chattel pays only for Depreciation, while Man injuring man may also have to pay for four other kinds of damage,10 but how can Ox be thus reckoned when the liability for damage done by it to either man or chattel is alike and is confined to [only one kind of damage, i.e.] Depreciation?
But behold, are not the Unpaid Bailee and the Borrower, the Paid Bailee and the Hirer, within the sphere of Man damaging chattel and they are nevertheless reckoned by R. Oshaia? — Direct damage and indirect damage are treated by him independently.
R. Hiyya taught: There are twenty-four principal kinds of damage: Double Payment,11 Fourfold or Fivefold Payment,12 Theft,13 Robbery,14 False Evidence,15 Rape,16 Seduction,17 Slander,18 Defilement,19 Adulteration,20 Vitiation of wine,21 and the thirteen enumerated above by R. Oshaia,22 thus making [the total] twenty-four.
Why did not R. Oshaia reckon the twenty-four? — He dealt only with damage involving civil liability but not with that of a punitive nature. But why omit Theft and Robbery which also involve civil liability? — These kinds of damage may be included in the Unpaid Bailee and the Borrower.23 Why then did not R. Hiyya comprehend the former in the latter? — He reckoned them separately, as in the one case the possession of the chattel was acquired lawfully,24 while in the other25 the acquisition was unlawful.
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Samuli Viitanen
Samuli Viitanen (born in Helsinki, Finland, in 1981) started early with the violin and then studied piano for five years until the age of eleven. Then he felt the need to change the keyboard of the piano into the drums that were more appealing in the eyes of a teenager. His first teachers, Sakari Löytty and Tuomo Lassila guided Samuli towards the orchestral world and suddenly he was behind the timpani playing both the violin concerto and Finlandia by Jean Sibelius. Fast forward to today Samuli has a Master's Degree (teachers Lassi Erkkilä & Rainer Seegers among others), serves as alternative principal timpanist at the Finnish National Opera since 2005, teaches at the University of Arts Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, is the percussion tutor of the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra and enjoys life with his wife, kids and occasionally playing a round of golf. Samuli's website www.expressivemusician.com will launch soon!
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Working on Sibelius' Finlandia with the versatile timpanist's three main tools for gaining musical clarity
Alongside with the usual timpani audition classic of Sibelius' Finlandia, timpanist Samuli Viitanen from the orchestra of the Finnish National Opera, will introduce and go through the three main aspects of timpani playing that have the most effect on how a timpanist can alter their sound and start reaching out for a more richer and varied, personal soundscape. Being more clear and musical in your interpretation comes through understanding some basic principles that will be explained thoroughly with Sibelius' Finlandia. We will also touch a few other examples from the Finnish composer's music getting some ideas regarding Sibelius' notation on rolls and how to play them out clearly in different manners.


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I had a lovely time returning to talk to my friend Laura Faurot of UFO No More on her weekly Podcast (which I highly recommend you check out). We discussed a variety of topics, mainly the Five (six if you count Kedah) Days of Tiaras we had last week at the Belgian State Banquet in Portugal, the Dutch State Banquet in Britain, the Banquet at Christiansborg Palace, Stortingsmiddag, and Princess Ayako's Farewell Audience, giving our observations on the fashion and (more importantly) the jewellery. Click on the link above to listen to the Podcast. It is also available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.