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Earlier this week, with less than a year to go until 2019 Rugby World Cup, Warren Gatland invited more than 60 players to hear Whis plans and preparations for the next year.
Roland Mercer
Wales's victory over France on the final day of the 2008 RBS Six Nations provided them with a perfect 10 of Grand Slams, roughly averaging one every ten years since the National team became the first to achieve a Grand Slam with a clean sweep of their opposition in 1908. 100 years and one day had passed since the 1908 feat and Wales's 2008 victory saw them equal France's record of two Grand Slams since the start of the Six Nations Championship in the 1999-2000 season.
The 2008 Slam was achieved against the backdrops of new beginnings. With new Head Coach Warren Gatland in charge and Ryan Jones promoted through the ranks to skipper, Wales went into the 2008 RBS Six Nations fresh with endeavour. With Rob Howley and Shaun Edwards also on board as Assistant Coaches Wales focussed on playing to their strengths and maintaining a tight defence; leaking as few tries as possible and putting game-breakers into positions to do damage as Shane Williams enjoyed a season in the sun crossing the try-line.
Part one of the Grand Slam was achieved by beating England at Twickenham 19-26. The perfect beginning to the tournament was no mean feat, the victory was ground out against the beaten Rugby World Cup finalists in style during a second half fightback after they had run rampant against Wales in the first half. When James Hook converted Mike Phillips's touchdown on seventy minutes Wales ended the twenty year hoodoo of not winning a match at the venue that England fans call 'HQ' since 1988.
Wales arrived in London with the legacy of Adrian Hadley's two-try salvo in 1988 casting a shadow over them. 1999 at Wembley aside, which counted as a home game, Gatland's eight predecessors including Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and the 2005 Grand Slam winning Coach Mike Ruddock had all failed to achieve a victory over England on English soil, but the Kiwi masterminded it at his first attempt as Wales produced a magnificent performance full of grit and determination.
Wales trailed 19-6 five minutes into the second half but rose to the occasion and breathed fire in the final half hour of the match. They got off to the worst possible start when centre Sonny Parker, under extreme pressure from Leicester Tigers' rampaging flanker Lewis Moody, knocked on inside 12 seconds from Wilkinson's kick off. The Newcastle fly half opened the scoring with a 40 metre penalty to hand England a dream start. Wales responded within a minute and levelled the scores when Hook showed no early signs of nerves to fire over a penalty. Wilkinson added a further penalty and drop-goal to edge ahead with Lesley Vainikolo entering the field of play for David Strettle who had pulled up injured.
Wales struggled to impose themselves upfront in the loose as England's front five dominated, and the visitors' nerves crept in at the end of the opening quarter as Hook wastefully kicked the ball straight into touch. In the following phase Vainikolo's presence created panic to create the first try of the match on 22 minutes. England's deliberate cross-kick tactic was in action again as Wilkinson's kick deep into Wales's 22 found the Gloucester wing, who leapt over Jones and his deft inside pass found the on-rushing Toby Flood to score under the posts. Wilkinson duly converted the extras.
Wales hit back and a mazy run by the pint-sized Shane Williams was edged out by a stubborn English defence. Hook reduced the arrears to ten points with his second penalty from long-range after Andrew Sheridan impeded the Welsh line-out. Three minutes before the interval, Sackey would have doubled their try count only for the intervention of Huw Bennett. South African referee Craig Joubert, in charge of his first match at Twickenham, went upstairs to the Television Match Official and Ireland's Simon McDowell deemed the Ospreys hooker and Hook had done enough to stop the Wasps wing.
On 45 minutes it looked as though any chances of Wales getting back into the match were fading away as Wilkinson kicked his third penalty. Hook responded and kept Wales in touch with his third successful penalty and after a short lull Wales suddenly came to life. Henson showed star potential on the hour mark with a brilliant burst past Wilkinson. Hook converted his fourth penalty two minutes after fullback Lee Byrne's chip and chase and with England offering nothing and showing no endeavour Wales were suddenly only seven points behind.
Wales were now in the ascendancy and scored the crucial try on 67 minutes when Hook beat three challenges to supply Byrne in the left corner. It was now time to believe as Hook fired home the conversion to tie the scores. Gatland had stoked up the fire in the build-up by saying he was unimpressed by England fullback Iain Balshaw when he went on a scouting mission at his club side Gloucester last weekend, and within a minute, his prediction came true as Phillips charged down Balshaw's kick and Gethin Jenkins fed Williams who passed to the Ospreys scrum half to beat Balshaw as Wales led for the first time in the match. Hook's splendid conversion from the touchline pushed the visitors into dreamland as Wales recorded their first win in London since 1988.
With the ghosts of Twickenham firmly laid to rest Wales turned their attention to Scotland, and thoughts of redressing the 21-9 Patterson inspired defeat they suffered at the hands of the thistle only twelve months earlier. Freshening the team somewhat, Gatland handed a first Wales start on the wing to young Cardiff Blue Jamie Roberts with Tom Shanklin replacing Sonny Parker at centre.
Scotland provided a stern test of forward power and with Chris Paterson showing yet again his lethal potency from the boot, Wales were never truly allowed to feel comfortable until the final whistle as Scotland made sure that they were always doing just enough to remain in touch with their hosts. In the end however, the 30-15 scoreline reflected the difference between the two sides with James Hook and Shane Williams with a brace ensuring the Scots were outscored 3-0 on try count.
Williams scored in the 13th and 67th minute and sandwiched James Hook's second half try. Llanelli Scarlet Stephen Jones took over from Hook in the second half and his controlled style and accurate goal kicking helped to seal victory at the Millennium Stadium. Wales peppered the visitors' line as Jones, Ian Evans and then Mike Phillips all surged for the opening score in the first few minutes but Scotland held firm. Despite Wales's early domination, it was the visitors who opened the scoring through Paterson's penalty on ten minutes. Wales hit back within two minutes as a sweeping move involving Gavin Henson, Hook and Lee Byrne found Williams who danced to score his 36th Test try.
Gatland's men were handed a further boost three minutes later when Scotland saw lock Nathan Hines yellow carded for a swinging arm on Byrne, but the hosts failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage as the visitors dug deep. Hook's penalty on 28 minutes increased their lead to seven points before Scotland suffered a big blow when skipper Jason White was replaced on the half hour by Allister Hogg. Paterson kept Scotland in touch with his second penalty as Wales led 10-6 at the interval and Paterson reduced the lead to just one point with a third penalty on 44 minutes. Wales rallied and Hook scored Wales's second try two minutes later when he collected Duncan Jones's pass and accelerated through a gaping hole before handing off the challenge of Ford.
Paterson nudged Scotland back into contention with his fourth penalty and brought Frank Hadden's side back to 17-15 with his fifth successful kick on 55 minutes. Gatland threw on experienced Llanelli Scarlets trio of Stephen Jones, Dwayne Peel and Matthew Rees for Hook, Phillips and Bennett and it worked a treat as Jones kicked Wales five points clear before Williams clinched the match with a brilliant solo try. He beat four Scottish challenges and then held off Ospreys teammate Nikki Walker in the left corner. Italian Television match official Carlo Damasco awarded the try although it appeared his foot was in touch. Jones added the conversion and his penalty with seven minutes left sealed an emphatic victory for the hosts with the two-try haul from Williams making him Wales's leading try-scorer in the Six Nations Championship.
Part three of the 2008 Grand Slam saw Williams notch another brace and stretch his Six Nations try-scoring record even further as Wales got into their stride against the Italians. Joe Calzaghe appeared on the Millennium Stadium pitch before the home crowd as he had done two years previously, but whilst that appearance had coincided with Italy's first away point in the Championship, this occasion saw Wales enjoy themselves with a 47-8 victory.
Wales were made to work hard in the first forty minutes but blew away the Italian challenge with 34 unanswered second-half points to clinch the record win. Italy came out with their attacking intentions clear to see but were nervy in the opening minutes and they soon fell behind when Stephen Jones slotted a three-pointer. It was the first of his 18 points with the boot. He was flawless all day, kicking three conversions and four penalties before leaving the field to rapturous applause with 13 minutes to play. James Hook was the popular replacement and he did his job in scoring the first of his two conversions within seconds of coming on.
It was the introduction of Mike Phillips that sparked Wales's second half performance. The feisty Osprey sliced the Italian defence to shreds with his first touch of the ball, so very nearly scoring a try from seventy metres out. On the wing, Williams showed his class. His pace, power, and overall work rate all contributing. He weighed in with a brace. His second try was a moment of sheer brilliance and will grace highlight reels in years to come. Warren Gatland's side now topped the RBS Six Nations table with three wins from three, and had Ireland next in the hunt for the Triple Crown. Lee Byrne was the man of the match, his two tries were matched by the magnificent Shane Williams, but Byrne's coolness under the high ball and pinpoint kicking display won him the accolade.
With both England and Scotland despatched in the first two rounds, the trip to Dublin, Wales's first to Croke Park, set-up the prospect of their first Triple Crown since the triumph of 2005. In the years since then, the title had been formalised as a trophy and Ireland were the current holders of that trophy having won it consecutively in the 2006 and 2007 RBS Six Nations Championships. The trip to the temporary home of Irish rugby was significant for it represented Wales's first real test since the England match, with many believing that the troubles of Ireland's early Championship form would be erased with a stern victory over the Dragons. Warren Gatland returned to face the team he once coached and Wales looked for a first victory in Dublin since 2000.
With so many narratives hanging over the match, part four of the Grand Slam was achieved with a magnificent all-round performance that saw Wales defeat Ireland 12-16 in front of a full crowd at Croke Park surviving two sin-binnings and a half-time deficit to prize the Triple Crown title and trophy from their hosts.
Wing Shane Williams scored the only try of the match after 50 minutes to put him on top of the all-time Wales try scoring list with 40 touchdowns alongside Gareth Thomas, also stretching his Welsh Six Nations record in the process. At fly half, the dependable Stephen Jones, despite missing his first kick of the afternoon weighed in with eight points, including a very difficult conversion of Williams's try, and used his boot in open play to peg Ireland back time and time again.
The home side opened the scoring with a fourth minute O'Gara penalty and may have lead 6-3 at the half time break, but it was Wales who had most of the go-forward in the first forty minutes. Marshalled by the ever dependable Martyn Williams and talismanic skipper Jones, Wales weathered early Irish offensives and slowly but surely began to take a stranglehold on the match. Both in possession and territory they were dominant but were unable to breach the home line until ten minutes into the second period. Inevitably, it was Williams who was the try-scorer. He fended off two Irish defenders to score in the right hand corner.
That score was telling. Wales had the breakthrough and despite conceding two penalties while Martyn Williams was in the bin for a professional foul, their control of the match remained unfaltering and replacement Hook confirmed the win with a 75th minute penalty.
Wales completed the Grand Slam with victory over France on Saturday 15th March 2008 at the Millennium Stadium, as with 2005, the Dragons were able to enjoy their victory in front of a home crowd in Cardiff as Ryan Jones added his name to the list of captains able to say they had led Wales to the accolade.
The mouth-watering championship decider between Wales and Les Bleus fell at 5pm on a Super Saturday of RBS Six Nations matches, the final day of action of one of the most open tournaments in years. France Coach Marc Lievremont named his strongest possible side after an extremely experimental selection policy for his side's earlier matches. Yet the fact remained that to deny Wales of the championship, and to gain their third successive title, France would have to defeat Wales by twenty points.
France though were not destined to gatecrash the Welsh party. Both sides agreed to a closed Millennium Stadium roof with the rain continuing to pour down in Cardiff, but that wasn't to dampen the mood as a sell-out crowd and an estimated quarter-of-a-million fans filled the Welsh capital for the historic day.
Lock Ian Gough led the Three Feathers out on his 50th cap to an electric atmosphere and flag waving home crowd, but in a nervy opening, hooker Huw Bennett missed with his first line-out and Lee Byrne's ambitious long-range drop goal inside two minutes fell short. Gatland had challenged James Hook to produce the game of his life for Wales and he duly produced with a moment of magic in the fifth minute. His superb flick pass released centre Tom Shanklin and the ball found its way to Mark Jones but he slipped at the vital moment.
Wales built on their early dominance and Hook opened the scoring with a routine penalty in the fifth minute; his opposite number David Skrela responded with an awful restart which went backwards into touch. Hook continued to set the tempo when he smashed France's Anthony Floch into touch and although he missed a second penalty, he charged down Skrela's hesitant kick seconds later.
Jean-Baptiste Elissalde reduced the deficit to three before Hook fired Wales 9-3 ahead with his third penalty on 21 minutes. France threatened briefly but the home side's defence stood firm, Martyn Williams symbolising Wales's desire with a crucial turnover on 32 minutes, but Elissalde cut the lead to three on the stroke of half time after Gavin Henson was given a yellow card for a high tackle on Fulgence Ouedraogo.
France levelled through Elissalde's third penalty but Wales had weathered the storm as Henson returned. Then the moment of magic arrived on the hour mark, courtesy of the wing wizard himself. Yannick Jauzion's dropped ball enabled the diminutive Shane Williams to hack the oval on to secure the decisive Welsh try and in doing so he broke Gareth Thomas's all-time Wales try-scoring record with his superb solo effort, now with 41 international tries to his name. Replacement Stephen Jones converted and Wales were in dreamland.
Fly half Jones then sent Wales ten points clear with a penalty before Dimitri Yachvili and Jones exchanged penalties in the final ten minutes before Martyn Williams burst through a gaping hole with four minutes remaining. Williams's late try sealed the win and ten points from the boot of Stephen Jones and nine from James Hook helped Wales record an amazing second slam in four seasons, which sparked wild celebrations in Cardiff.
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Sherlock Holmes
Reboot of literary classic plays fast and loose but remains reverent
The cinematic watchword for 2009 was "reboot." For better or worse, Hollywood has been cautiously rebooting film series for a few years now (James Bond, Batman, The Pink Panther, Halloween). But in 2009, the movie industry started rebooting the hell out of stuff. We got all-new, updated, reimagined versions of Friday the 13th, The Last House on the Left, Sorority Row, Star Trek, Terminator, Land of the Lost, The Taking of Pelham 123, G.I. Joe, Fame, Astro Boy and A Christmas Carol. The latest major character to get a ground-up spit-shine is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's immortal "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes.
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Christmas Eve around the dial
The majority of Americans spend Christmas Eve with family—trimming the tree, roasting some large dead bird and hanging the stockings by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. The rest of us just fritter it away at a dive bar drowning our seasonal depression in cheap whiskey and Hank Williams songs. Either way, nobody's watching a lot of TV. But if you feel the need to turn to your old friend the Idiot Box this Dec. 24, here's what you can expect to find.

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May God bless you and your...
Valenda Newell
November 11, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Lee Rigby, 25, a military recruiter in London, was killed in London's Woolrich area on Wednesday, May 22. Rigby played in the military's Corps of Drums and was a veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan, having served as a machine gunner. The father of a 2-year-old boy, he was described as "always smiling."
The attack on Rigby is presumed to have been because he was a veteran, motivated by ongoing tensions regarding the conflict in Afghanistan. Two suspects are in custody after an on-camera confession, while millions across the U.K. are shocked and saddened by the brutal attack.
Not sure what to say?
Valenda Newell
November 11, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
I don't know if my message got through or not - my computer is acting up. My heart aches for the Rigby family, especially because my Rigby family came from England in the 1830s from Manchester area. Would someone from the Rigby family e mail me and see if we can connect family lines. Norma Rigby Bench at [email protected] God Bless.
Norma Rigby Bench
December 27, 2014 | Riverton, UT
You committed your life to your country in a way many of of us do not have the courage to do. The circumstances of your death are so inhumane it would be hard to believe possible in war let alone when you where at home. Our gratitude for your service to this country are greater than words could express. The horror you experienced is beyond imagination for most for because great men such as yourself protect everyone of us. Our love and prayers are for your family especially the widow and young...
December 19, 2013
lee rigby lovecaering person
suzanne davenport
July 13, 2013 | Ossett
goodbye to a hero who will never be forgotten, as the lord taken him to a place of rest and peace no more pain. love Joanne Pridham and daughters Rebecca & Carly
June 09, 2013
Drummer Lee Rigby you will never be forgotten you are a true hero and were a beautiful son farther and husband R.I.P
David Threlfall
June 08, 2013 | Liverpool
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Your justice and Honour will be rewarded in Heaven.
Irene Durant
June 05, 2013 | Littlehampton
Drummer Lee Rigby you are a true Hero of the UK and the world
You will always be in our hearts and minds
our nations stand side by side and we will not fall in respect for people like Lee and to protect our nations from evil
Barry Atherton
June 04, 2013 | Manchester, UM
As a military wife, my heart aches for your family.
Frances Lewis
June 03, 2013 | O'Fallon (USA), IL


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Opinion: The Petraeus Probe
Columnist Bret Stephens on the FBI's probe of David Petraeus's extramarital affair. Photo credit: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Suffolk University Law School, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Boston Fair Housing Commission celebrated the launch of their new Housing Discrimination Testing Program Wednesday with a conference at the Law School.
"This partnership does something powerful," said John S. Trasvina, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. "It is training the next generation of civil rights leaders. Bringing this issue into the classroom is going to make a meaningful difference to students and to the people who need these services."
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley also spoke at the event.
The partnership, funded by a $150,000 HUD grant, expands Suffolk Law's work with the Boston Fair Housing Commission, which explores the prevalence of housing discrimination in the Boston area. The partnership will allow for systemic testing focused on LGBT, disability, and familial status issues, as well as complaint-based testing that supports state and local Fair Housing Assistance Programs.
'People can stay in their homes'
Coakley, a national leader on housing issues, said: "I am delighted to be able to work with Suffolk and all of you to look at these important issues and to implement solutions."
She discussed her office's efforts to combat housing discrimination.
"More than 125 housing discrimination matters have been handled by our office," she said. "This work has resulted in more than $2.5 million in relief for Massachusetts residents. I consider these the most important things that we do, because it means that people can stay in their homes."
'Goal is to eliminate discrimination'
Menino thanked HUD for its commitment to fair housing.
"This is a very important issue in our city, country and world," he said. "Our goal is to eliminate discrimination and increase access to housing regardless of where you were born, sexual orientation, race, religion, or family status."
Legal lessons
Housing discrimination remains pervasive not only in Massachusetts but throughout the country. The program allows students to increase their familiarity with housing rights through substantive course work, clinical opportunities and externships with HUD and its partners.
"This is a springboard for students to gain practical skills that they can apply for the benefit of the community," said Suffolk Law School Dean Camille Nelson. "It reactivates our mission of service and reminds us that we are in a service profession. It is a privilege to stand up for those who face oppression and injustice.
"We are thrilled to be part of this collaboration with HUD," said Nelson. "The Housing Discrimination Testing Program is a win for the law school, a win for the government and a win for community partners. The program will help uncover insidious behavior that can have such a crushing impact on individuals and families."
Clinical experience
Suffolk Law students currently work on housing matters on behalf of indigent individuals, including fair housing cases.
"We are looking forward to focusing attention on housing discrimination," said Clinical Professor of Law William Berman, associate director of Suffolk Law School's clinical programs. Berman and his colleagues are working to develop protocols for the Suffolk program with F. Willis Caruso, professor and co-executive director of the Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic at John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Before signing a proclamation marking the launch of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's National Fair Housing Collegiate Partnership Campaign, Trasvina said that everyone has a role in making sure that housing decisions are made with an eye toward fair housing.
"Through this great relationship, my hope is that we will be able to say that we were all part of ending housing discrimination," he said.


text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - Next Target of BUSH - North Korea??? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Next Target of BUSH - North Korea??? Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current News View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message chiyokko21Joined: 27 Mar 2003Posts: 2 Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 2:53 am Post subject: Next Target of BUSH - North Korea??? Hi! everybody I am a student in South-Korea. I've heard from News broadcast on TV said America might attack North Korea for the second target after the war in Iraq. I live near North Korea, so I am really sensitive to this issue. What do you think of this poblem? Do you think BUSH will attack North Korea as well? I want to know your opinion. Please give me your idea. Thanks!_________________Goyun Kim South Korea Back to top hohoJoined: 10 Apr 2003Posts: 2 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 11:02 pm Post subject: Hey guy!! Don't worry about it!!! Of course, North Korea is one of 3 axis of evil , USA thinks. But , USA does not attack North easily. The effect of attack against North Korea will reach on the neighbor powerful countries , Japan and China. This two nations seems to have a threat of security and do not want that USA attack North of Korea. Therefore USA maybe want to avoid jeopardy of having new enemies. But it is true that South of Korea put in difficuty. First of all, South of Korea itself try to solve the problem with North of Korea and has the power of protect itself from danger. Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 7:00 am Post subject: North Korea North Korea is like Bart Simpson. When nobody is paying him any attention he makes a big scene. Meanwhile the little fat guy that runs North Korea, who dyes his thinning hair because he is a vain nincompoop, is starving his people and has to do something to divert their attention from the fact that they are hungry. The answer is, he thinks, to blame the Americans. North Korea is more a problem for China and Japan and particularly South Koreans, who have suddenly decided that the Yanks are not all that bad. The Yanks, though, have said that it is a problem for the powers in the region to deal with and let's not forget that the US Army is only still in Korea as a member of the UN. Back to top lyanerJoined: 14 Apr 2003Posts: 1 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 11:11 pm Post subject: Don't worry for it! North Korea is so for to US and BUSH will be cautious to do it. as a neighbor CHINA don't allow this awful thing happening Back to top CoreyJoined: 23 Mar 2003Posts: 445Location: Costa Rica Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 1:21 pm Post subject: North Korea is a more difficult target. I think the US admin will hold-off on an attack until North Korea starts giving money to terrorists. If they do attack it will be a surprise and we won't know until the next day anyway. Regards, Corey [url]english.abcingles.net[/url]_________________Niagara Summer Programs Back to top DianaJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 494Location: Guam, USA Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 6:36 pm Post subject: North Korea is Softening I wouldn't worry about North Korea. They are already starting to soften up and have decided on multilateral talks. Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:11 am Post subject: N. Korea I guess the US Military impressed the little fat guy! Back to top dingdongJoined: 17 Apr 2003Posts: 2 Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:22 am Post subject: North Korea is a problem that whole world will have to face I don't think that there will be a US led war against North Korea in near future just like what just happened in Iraq. But I believe that US will finally try to fix the trouble maker in their eyes, especially after their compeltely triumph in Iraq. There is no doubt that US will meet much more resistance from Russia and China than they have in Iraq, but it can't promise North Korea 's security. North Korea is on the cutting edge of economic collapse, what they are doing is just means to attract atttention from international society. They will change their tough policy once they get a staircase from international society Back to top joonstarJoined: 11 Apr 2003Posts: 18Location: dajon, korea Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:23 pm Post subject: 3 things (1) There is no religious conflict between N. Korea and America. Different relisious background betwwen Iraq and America made any dialogue impossible between Hussein and Bush. North Korea and U.S. can talk. (2) There is no oil in N. Korea. The U.S. will take Iraqi oil for his war-cost and the rests. There are no such things that would be taken by America for the war cost. (3) China and Russia and Japan will directly be influenced by the War in N. Korea. But a war doesn't break out with logical reasons. We will watch it. Back to top dc1212Joined: 24 Mar 2003Posts: 6 Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:27 pm Post subject: China ,Japan,Russia will not want to see the war happen.US has to think more about other people' s view,right? Back to top dc1212Joined: 24 Mar 2003Posts: 6 Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:37 pm Post subject: What China needs is safe and stable circumstance around it. No one want to go to war. but if US stick to do wrong things.as we all know,the relationship between China and Nortern Kroea is intimate.THe result will be very bad.Many people will be invovled in the matter. Back to top joonstarJoined: 11 Apr 2003Posts: 18Location: dajon, korea Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:18 pm Post subject: All people want to be safe. Not only Chineses but also all of world people want to be safe including Iraqis from the war terror. Back to top nizengJoined: 11 Apr 2003Posts: 25 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 8:54 pm Post subject: No matter what Bush thinks, I just wish peace all around the world. Back to top joonstarJoined: 11 Apr 2003Posts: 18Location: dajon, korea Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 12:59 pm Post subject: We should stop the war terror What Bush think is really matter because he is the president of the U.S. We should stop the chain of the hatred what Bush made worse. Back to top eccJoined: 16 Feb 2003Posts: 25 Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:39 pm Post subject: america is less likely to launch a war against north korea in the foreseeable future.here are some reasons.first ,bush has to focus his attention on the internal economy to win the president election next year .otherwise he could possibly repeat the same mistake his father did a decade ago .if he dare to risk waging a war ,n.korea could become a hot potato and lessen his chances to be reelected .second ,unlike iraq ,to some degree ,north korea has the support from china and south korea.china is the long-standing ally of n.korea and has the obligation to aid it if n.kora is attacked .south korea is the brother nation of the n.korea ,and doesnot want a war against n.korea. nobody want to defy the status quo in the region,for a war cannot do any good to any nation .third ,all n.kore did is to anger america to make a good bargain,just as it was in 1991, when america provided some food and money in return for its abandonment of nuclear plans .if the leaders in n.korea are sane enough ,they couldnot provoke america into fighting . 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Social media refers to a suite of online communication tools that enable people to easily share information and network with like-minded others on the Internet. From a marketing perspective, social media are useful tools for promoting products, building a loyal customer base, sharing information and incentives, and generating buzz about products and services.
This guide discusses how social media in general can be used to learn about consumer needs and preferences, and provides specifics on how to use social networks in this capacity.
By using social media to engage customers in an online conversation, a business can gather feedback, learn about customer needs, and generate ideas for new products or services to satisfy those needs. In this capacity, social media can serve as research and development (R&D) tools.
The approach of using social media for R&D builds on two concepts: crowdsourcing and co-creation.
Crowdsourcing involves tapping resources outside of an organization for ideas. Advertising Age defines crowdsourcing as "mass collaboration efforts that allow consumers to impact the look and feel of brands in meaningful ways." Examples of crowdsourcing are the consumer-generated ads for Doritos that have aired during past Super Bowls. A BusinessWeek article on how to tap creative talent online proposes filtering the crowd to a group of quality freelancers and consultants who are compensated for their contributions. This is an alternative to casting an open net and allowing anyone to participate in a consumer-generated content contest.
Co-creation involves consumers as active participants in innovations, creating mutual value for a firm and its customers. "The meaning of value and the process of value creation are rapidly shifting from a product- and firm-centric view to personalized consumer experiences. Informed, networked, empowered and active consumers are increasingly co-creating value with the firm," say C.K. Prahalad and Venkat Ramaswamy in their book, The Future of Competition: Co-Creating Unique Value with Customers.
By combining these two concepts — going outside the organization for ideas (crowdsourcing) and collaborating with consumers to develop new products or services (co-creation) — social media can become online R&D labs to test ideas among a target market. As a result, the target market can get products or services more aligned with its needs, and the company can deliver more relevant products or services to consumers.
Besides testing ideas about products or services, social media tools also can be used to screen or evaluate advertisements, taglines, service concepts, websites, key messages for promotions, pricing, distribution options and the shopping experience.
Using social media as R&D tools allows businesses or entrepreneurs to build long-term relationships with a group of consumers, get fast feedback about products or services, and gather feedback at a low cost.
Long-term relationships. When an organization develops a long-term relationship with a group of consumers, those consumers are more likely to feel invested in the online social media community and openly share ideas. By tracking those consumers' preferences over time, the organization can identify major trends — such as ingredient and health preferences — that might influence the success of a product or service.
Fast feedback. According to a Wall Street Journal story, traditional product development might generate a new product after one year of testing. However, online product testing can shorten that period, though using social media as R&D tools still involves rigorous planning and strategizing.
Less expensive research option. Traditional R&D tools, such as focus groups and surveys, can be expensive. The social media R&D option can save resources by involving the same participants over time, thus reducing the need for continual participant recruitment; compensating participants with coupons or promotions instead of cash; bringing people together online instead of face-to-face; and gathering information quickly.
Outlined below are the five major steps for using social media — with an emphasis on social networks — as R&D tools.
1. Target audienceIdentify and recruit the target audience. Develop a profile of whom to target, and communicate your expectations for the community while recruiting individuals so the purpose and standards of the online community are clear. Before you begin recruitment, clarify the following:
To recruit members, consider contacting current customers, posting a request in public social media sites and working with a third-party list provider. You might also consider identifying thought leaders, such as bloggers who have solid followings in the product category's interest area. To find bloggers who are interested in the types of products or services you will offer, use a search engine such as BlogSearchEngine or add the word "blog" to your search terms in your favorite search engine. Outreach to bloggers can be as basic as sending an email message and initiating a conversation about your organization or product, or it can be more complex and involve bloggers sampling the product. To promote transparency and engage ethically with bloggers, ask them to disclose that they received product samples from you and have communicated with you about the product.
People participate in online communities for different reasons: they might be interested in the product, want to connect with like-minded individuals, think their participation will yield products that meet their needs, or like to show allegiance toward brands. Some, however, might need other incentives to participate, such as:
2. Form of social mediaDetermine the appropriate form of social media. Social media come in many forms, including social networks, review sites, blogs, microblogs, photo- and video-sharing sites, wikis and search.
Social networks are similar to focus groups because they create an environment that fosters community and allows participants to build upon one another's ideas. In social networks, an organization can:
Other social media tools — such as blogs, microblogs, review sites and other sharing sites — potentially could allow businesses or entrepreneurs to pose R&D questions or listen to customers in an unstructured environment. Ways an organization can use these tools include:
3. Online communityFind or build an online community that can match your product or service with potential customers. An online community can be public or private. Which structure is best depends on the purpose for the interaction, the type of interaction needed and the amount of time available.
Mainstream public websites. With a group page on a mainstream social media website like Facebook or MySpace, a company can reach many potential panel members, generate numerous followers and evaluate product ideas in an open discussion atmosphere. However, the company gives up control of the content shared. Anyone — including competitors — can access the shared material. Because such sites might not allow you to keep the generated data confidential, they may not be a good choice if your R&D efforts involve proprietary information.
Another drawback to this type of site is that you must filter content. Some content posted will be off-target and contribute to social media noise. Plus, online communities represent just a fraction of the public, so your potential customers might not all feel the same as the community participants about products and services. Mainstream public sites attract such a diverse audience that screening individuals to fit the online community's desired characteristics can be difficult.When soliciting input from a truly open forum, you must also evaluate whether the group members are truly representative members of the target audience.
Market research on public, mainstream social media sites can range from posing an informal question to a engaging in a structured discussion.
Several online resources catalogue numerous social media sites. These directories are good starting points to search for social media sites relevant to your product or service.
When considering niche public sites, get a feel for how often participants visit. After selecting the special interest site that provides the ideal target audience, you must decide what communication approach available on the site would provide the best interaction with consumers. Some sites provide forums for chatting about news and products, and others incorporate blogs, online "clubs" and discussion boards into their social media community sites. As you screen potential sites, explore each site's functionality to see if it can provide the R&D environment you want. The types of questions posed on these sites will be similar to those shown in the examples for public, mainstream sites.
Stonyfield Farm and Contadina are two brands that connect with consumers on Foodbuzz. One way they connect is by polling their followers. Polls are popular for quickly assessing the attitudes, opinions and behavior of participants. You can take a poll about a specific product, such as this one by Stonyfield Farm:
Or you can elicit consumer preferences for products related to yours with a more general poll, such as this one by Contandina:
You can also collect consumer feedback and stimulate discussion simultaneously by posing open-ended questions. The Jack London Square Farmers Market in Oakland, Calif., does this by asking:
To which its followers can respond by posting photos as well as comments.
Note that not all special interest sites allow companies to have a free presence on their sites. Some charge advertising fees for branded profiles and pages. However, if the quality of the audience is much better than the audience provided by a public, mainstream site, the extra cost might be worthwhile.
Private sitesPrivate social media sites provide the company with more control over who is invited to the social media community and who can access information shared on the site. These sites, however, involve recruiting members, who will need to make a special visit to the site to share feedback with a company. Members will most likely demand a reason to return regularly to the site. Providing incentives or good content can entice participants to continue to share their thoughts and feelings.
Private social networks have caught the attention of major companies and helped them deliver new products. Del Monte experimented with a private social network for R&D purposes. It built an "I Love My Dog" online community of about 400 dog owners and, through dialogue with them, learned about the pet owners' preferences for treats for their dogs. The site generated enough information about preferences that Del Monte launched Snausages Breakfast Bites, a bacon-and-egg-flavored, vitamin- and mineral-fortified dog treat, after six months of online dialogue with consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
To create a private social networking site, a company can pay a Web developer to build a unique site or create its own using a platform such as Ning, a low-cost, do-it-yourself network creator.
Facebook also provides a group-making option that would allow you to keep R&D activities more private. Facebook groups (http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php) can be limited to a specific Facebook network and are a free alternative. Useful features of Facebook groups include event planning and photo-, video- and link-sharing. Groups have three privacy settings: public, with membership open to anyone; closed, with membership controlled by administrators; or secret, with membership limited to people who were invited by a member and approved by an administrator.
4. Two-way communicationEngage in two-way communication about the company's products, and be clear about why the company needs consumer insight. Social media can stimulate product development from the product idea's inception to the physical product's distribution. Depending on the social media site's format, companies can begin customer dialogue in different ways, such as:
In addition to selecting the best format for posting your product-specific questions, attempt to make the site feel like a community. For instance, encourage members to talk to one another instead of just responding to the posted question. However, don't let the conversation divert too much from the purpose you have set for it. You may want to moderate the conversation, monitor the conversation, and encourage communication among the participants. Try to find the appropriate mix of organic conversation and encouraged dialogue.
Here are some possible dialogue-starters for a company's social media community:
5. Content updatesRegularly update content. After recruiting members to your social media site, retaining them is crucial. To maintain their interest, direct information and promotions to them first. Contests, games, Web special features, free product and other incentives can spur increased consumer interest in the online community, make it easier to retain community members and drive new members to the site.
Social media communities are beneficial because they encourage long-term dialogue. Traditional market research methods, such as focus groups, test panels and surveys, often are short-term events, and then the company-consumer relationship ends. A long-term, online dialogue helps build respect and credibility between the group members and the company. However, to succeed, a company's social media site needs regular attention from the company. A company that doesn't spend time on its own site will soon find that consumers won't spend time on the site either.
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We've come a long way, maybe, since Camryn Manheim made her famous "this is for all the fat girls" acceptance speech at the 1998 Emmys after winning for her portrayal of Ellenor Frutt in "The Practice."
Since then, Brooke Elliott won critical praise for "Drop Dead Diva," Melissa McCarthy picked up an Emmy as the female lead in "Mike & Molly" and Lena Dunham, though plus-sized only by Hollywood standards, has done everything but play ping-pong in the nude on "Girls" to help HBO viewers reconsider their absurdly conditioned views on the female form. (Oh wait, she did that too.)
So the timing is perfect for cinematic scene-stealer du jour Rebel Wilson to bring on the curves in ABC's new "Super Fun Night."
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Unfortunately, though Wilson remains gorgeously fearless in her willingness to go all in, neither the network nor Wilson (she is an executive producer) know quite what to do with that. Beyond, you know, making sure everyone realizes that we shouldn't have such narrow preconceptions based on appearance.
Except that's precisely what "Super Fun Night" does. Having ditched the original (and terrible) pilot, the show premieres with its (slightly less terrible) second episode, in which we meet Kimmie Boubier (Wilson), a pretty and sweet young woman apparently still damaged from abuse suffered at the hands of adolescent mean girls.
Never mind that she's a junior attorney, smart and ambitious enough to have just received a major promotion, Kimmie is a self-defined loser, part of a semi-agoraphobic trio — neurotic Helen-Alice (Liza Lapira) and socially klutzy Marika (Lauren Ash) — who have recently taken a vow to move their traditionally apartment-bound Super Fun Nights into the wider world.
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Furthering the "Glee"-inspired notion that life never ventures much past high school, "Super Fun Night" gives Kimmie an "impossible" office crush — Richard (Kevin Bishop), the handsome British lawyer and boss' son — and a thin-girl nemesis (Kate Jenkinson). Both of whom wind up at the karaoke piano bar Kimmie and her friends have chosen as their maiden voyage into adult social life. Karaoke also figured into the premiere of "Trophy Wife"; is it really on so much of an upswing?
There Kimmie hopes to get over her fear of speaking in public (how did she manage to get through law school?), which means we get to see Wilson do a fine cover of "I'd Do Anything for Love" before it devolves into a pretty silly sing-off with Jenkinson's character.
Nuance is not Wilson's thing, nor does it have to be. It is still a thrill to see a female comedian really throw her weight around.
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But the writers seem determined to stuff her into a conceit as restrictive as the Spanx she also feels obligated to wear. Having stripped Wilson of her signature Aussie accent for no good reason, the basic story line trots her back about 10 years, to the dark ages before geeks ruled the earth and McCarthy was a franchise.
It's a shame, because there's no reason Kimmie and her friends can't be anxious, insecure and still full-grown modern women. Wilson's attraction is her often seemingly oblivious dismissal of the ridiculous restrictions on femininity. There is no need to bind her or her costars (who all do a great job with what little they are given) to bland sermons on self-love or timid speculation that handsome men might be attracted to larger gals.
Fifteen years after Manheim's speech, the TV audience is ready to see the full figure unleashed.
'Super Fun Night'
Where: ABC
When: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday
Rating: TV-PG-DL (may be unsuitable for young children with advisories for suggestive dialogue and coarse language)
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Third in a series highlighting cities to which you can fly nonstop from Boston.
From the moment you arrive here you can be on the move, whether you are exploring the city underground by foot, kayaking along freshwater lakes or sheltered Puget Sound, or being whisked up the Space Needle, over the area by seaplane, or along bike-friendly streets aboard the new Emerald City Trolley.
As the country's fifth-largest port, and the home of Boeing aviation for more than 100 years, Seattle has established itself as an important transportation hub. Enter the city on a new light rail service that links Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown, and then get out and explore this vibrant city of 4 million people and learn about the evolution of transportation here over the past century.
1. 8 a.m. Start your adventure at Pike Place Market (First Avenue and Pike Street, 206-682-7453, www.pikeplacemarket.org), where you can grab a coffee and a breakfast sandwich from the original Starbucks (opened 42 years ago), and then poke around shops selling fresh flowers, flying fish, magic tricks, and more. Buy everything from elephant garlic and homemade pasta to Caribbean papaya from food stalls, and say hi to former Boston-area resident Howard Chapman, who uses real spices, seeds, grains, and flowers to make miniature Pike Place Market-themed crafts that fit inside an open walnut shell. The market, started with six farmers in 1907, now has more than 200 vendors and is open 20 hours a day, 362 days a year.
2. 10 a.m. The 75-minute Bill Speidel's Underground Tour (608 First Ave., 206-682-4646, www.undergroundtour.com, $9-$17, free under age 7) in historic Pioneer Square will take you through three of the city's 30 blocks of subterranean passageways. Wander through tunnels of basalt stone and boardwalk, and by debris from the area's colorful past: dusty couches, weathered signs, bed frames from an old hotel, and remnants from a seedy saloon. Learn about the Great Seattle Fire, started in a nearby woodworking shop in 1889, and the failed attempts to extinguish it, the site of the original "skid row," and the city's slow attempt to elevate itself by moving street level one story up.
3. 1 p.m. Grab a sandwich ($6.95-$8.95) and bowl of Northwest clam chowder ($4.95-$7.95) from the Alaskan Sourdough Bakery (Pier 57, 1301 Alaskan Way, 206-838-5313, www.alaskansourdough
bakery.com) at Miners Landing. Then hop on an informative one-hour harbor tour with Argosy Cruises (Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way, 888-623-1445, www.argosycruises.com, $12-
$23.50, under 4 free), during which you learn about Seattle icons, new and old, and see the city's industrial heart from a unique angle. The 200-passenger boat takes you past several locally berthed Coast Guard icebreakers and alongside massive container ships, giving close-up views of these floating behemoths, many of which stretch more than 1,000 feet, making them longer than Seattle's tallest building is high.
4. 4:30 p.m. Rise more than 175 feet above Elliott Bay on the Seattle Great Wheel (Pier 57, 1301 Alaskan Way, 206-623-8600, www.seattegreatwheel
.com, $8.50-$13), the West Coast's tallest observation wheel, which opened last June. The wheel spins year-round, and the 42 fully-enclosed gondolas stay dry even on rainy days. Choose the lone VIP gondola ($50) and enjoy cushy leather bucket seats, views through the glass floor, a T-shirt, and priority boarding.
5. 7 p.m. Elliott's Oyster House (Pier 56, 1201 Alaskan Way, 206-623-4340, www.elliottsoys
terhouse.com, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) next to the giant Ferris wheel serves some of the most mouthwatering locally sourced seafood in the city. More than 30 varieties of oysters arrive daily from local growers in Puget Sound north to British Columbia. Some would say the king crab rivals any East Coast lobster, but you decide. Other top picks include the wild salmon and Dungeness crab cakes.
6. 10 p.m. Top the night with a stop at Radiator Whiskey (94 Pike St., Suite 30, 206-467-4268, www.radiatorwhiskey
.com), a hip new bar and restaurant that's known for its barrel-aged whiskey, cocktails, and creative menu items, which include fried beef lips and barrel-aged Manhattan and pork cheek stew. Open Mon-Sat 4 p.m.-midnight.
7. 8 a.m. Cofounders and brothers Mark and Michael Klebeck came up with the name of their popular doughnut shop when the "s" fell off an old Top Spot sign they found while antiquing. In the past 13 years Top Pot Doughnuts (2124 5th Ave., 206-728-1966, www.toppot
doughnuts.com, $.99-$2.49) has grown so popular, it has appeared on the Food Network twice and even caught the eye — and tastebuds — of President Obama when he stopped to try the pumpkin doughnuts. The shop makes up to 42 kinds of "hand-forged" doughnuts and its own hand-roasted coffee. Try the salty caramel doughnut and chocolate eclair. This branch has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a great coffeehouse vibe.
8. 10 a.m. Take a 20-minute float plane tour around Seattle with Kenmore Air (950 Westlake Ave. North, 866-435-9524, www.kenmoreair.com, $99) and enjoy aerial views of the Space Needle, the city's sports stadiums, Lakes Union and Washington, ferries crossing Puget Sound, and the area's abundance of green space, made dense and lush by the region's plentiful rain (to be fair, Seattle gets less rain than New York, but it is one of the country's top five cloudiest cities). On a clear day, you'll see the snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the west, the Cascade Mountains to the east and, if you're lucky, Mount Rainier, which emerges from its cloudy veil just south of Seattle about 90 days a year, according to one tour guide.
9. 10 a.m. Not a fan of six-seat single-engine planes that take off and land on the water? Remain at sea level, rent a kayak or standup paddleboard from the Northwest Outdoor Center (2100 Westlake Ave. North, Suite 1, 800-683-0637, www
.nwoc.com) on Lake Union, and go for a paddle around the area's houseboats, including the one featured in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle." Just keep an eye out for the seaplanes. Full-moon tours and paddling instruction available.
10. 12:30 p.m. Refuel at the casual, sustainability-minded Portage Bay Cafe (391 Terry Ave. North, 206-462-6400, www.portagebaycafe.com), located on South Lake Union. All sandwiches, from the Reuben to the mushroom barley garden burger, are served on home-baked bread. All meat and seafood is smoked and cured in-house, and the ricotta and sausages are homemade. Try the dandelion green salad or the organic prawn and chicken salad. Open daily until 2:30 p.m.
11. 2:30 p.m. At the southern tip of Lake Union, the newly relocated Museum of History and Industry (860 Terry Ave North, 206-324-1126, www.mohai.org, $12-$14, free under 15 and on the first Thursday of every month) has exhibits on the history of Seattle's houseboats, ferry system, cable cars, and canneries, and the introduction of the northern railway. See a Seattle-built record-setting hydroplane, an early wooden mail plane, and the quirky and renowned Lincoln's Toe Truck, a pink foot-shaped tow truck that was once an iconic marker at a local towing business.
12. 3:30 p.m. Jump on the new Emerald City Trolley (trolley stop at corner of Harrison and 5th streets, 855-313-3456, www.emeraldcitytrolley.com, adults $45, 12 and under $20, under 2 free, a two-day hop-on, hop-off service that makes two different loops around the city, taking in the downtown attractions from Pioneer Square to the Space Needle, and linking hot spots in the northern part of the city including Lake Union and Freemont. A third route runs down to the nearby Museum of Flight in south Seattle. All trolleys stop at the funky-shaped EMP Museum.
13. and 14. 6 p.m. Rise 520 feet above street level to the Space Needle's observation deck (400 Broad St., 206-905-2100, www.spaceneedle.com, $12-$19, free under 4; two tickets included in Seattle CityPASS), where you can enjoy 360-degree views. Then drop down to 500 feet to dine at the slowly revolving SkyCity Restaurant (206-905-2180, www.spaceneedle.com/
skycity-restaurant) with its cozy upscale decor and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy fabulous city views through the tall glass windows, and a menu that highlights Pacific Northwest cuisine (entrees $38-$58).
15. 10 a.m. Visit the mothership for outdoor equipment and sporting goods giant Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI) (222 Yale Ave. North, 206-223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle), where you will find one of the country's tallest climbing walls, the Pinnacle, which looms 65 feet over the pebbly floor, a three-story kids' tree house with slides and bridges, and three levels of outdoor gear (head for the basement for the permanent ongoing garage sale). Grab a bite at World Wrapps (206-233-0222) on level two, which offers a tasty selection of internationally-flavored wraps, ($5.49-$8.29).
16. 1 p.m. Leave several hours to tour the fascinating Museum of Flight (9404 East Marginal Way South, 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org, $10-$18, under 5 free), a sprawling treasure trove of aviation history, where you can wander through the first Air Force One presidential jet and one of only 20 Concorde planes ever built. See the original Boeing factory building, known as the Red Barn, and the only Viking Mars lander on earth (the other two are on Mars). Then crawl into the museum's new Space Shuttle Trainer, a simulator with more than 2,000 dials and switches where all astronauts have trained for their Space Shuttle missions. Volunteer docents, from former pilots and flight attendants to Boeing engineers, share information on the museum's many exhibits.Kari Bodnarchuk can be reached at travelwriter@karib


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Photos: Renovated bungalow near Needham Junction
Photos: Renovated bungalow near Needham Junction
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The breakfast nook overlooks the backyard.
The first-floor master is spacious, has good closet space and its own full showered bath.
The dining room has built-in china cabinets.
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Want to Make your Man Happy? Know Things which he Always Wished to Tell you
Know What your Man Wants
Most men shy away from their partners when it comes to sharing their desires in bed. Therefore, women must understand that sex is a two-sided coin and they also have to be equally involved in the act. While you wish that your man gives you a romantic time between the sheets, you must not forget that he too has some desires and always wishes to bring them to life. Here are some things which your man wishes you to know about sex.
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Not Always will they have the Big O
It is for you to understand that not necessarily each time you have sex, your man will have an orgasm and that's completely not your fault. Don't make out a big deal out of it and stop pitying them. Instead, caress there sensitive body parts to get them back into action.
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Be Vocal about your Desires
Nothing can be more satisfying for your man to see you in pleasure. So, tell him about your fantasies and desires and leave everything else on him.
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Try Something New
Doing the same stuff each time can make your man lose interest in sex. They want some action frequently. Don't let monotony take over your sex life. Try out new positions and places to keep the excitement alive.
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Caress other Parts Too
Men too can have multiple erogenous parts on their body. Touch and play with his parts too. Don't just limit yourself to his sex organ. He wants you to venture out other places also.
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Make Some Noise
Don't just stay like a wooden plank on the bed. Make some noise and let your man know how you feel. This helps arouses them and tells them their right moves.
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Show Intimacy Outside the Bedroom Also
Your intimacy should not end with you stepping out of the bed. You can keep it going through sexting. Arouse him with some dirty text messages and get him ready for the night. Also, always dress up your best when he is taking you out. Men like to feel proud about their lady love outside the bed too.
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Be Enthusiastic
Sometimes men like to be at the receiving end. They want you to take charge of the act and order them their next move. Be vocal and enthusiastically navigate him to his way to pleasure.
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Don't have Sex for the Sake of having It
This one is a big turn off for men. If you treat sex like a job it can drive your man crazy. Men too have feelings and sex is a way for them to connect with you emotionally. So, don't play with their emotions and start showing some interest.
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Give Compliments
Once you are done and your cuddling begins, tell him how good you felt about the love making session. Don't hesitate in telling him his best moves.
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Learn from Adult Films
Your partner may not have said it ever, but he surely expects some action which is quite similar to the adult movies he has grew up watching.
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I'm traveling with the statue of Mary, the survivor of the atomic bomb of Nagasaki," said Archbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takami of Nagasaki, Japan, before unlocking a security case and gently revealing its contents, a statue remnant, showing the ruined visage of Mary. "The message of this Mary is to tell the people of the world the absurdity and foolishness of war, militarization and nuclear weapons," the archbishop told America. "Mary is inviting us to work for peace." (Listen to the interview at www.americamagazine.org.)
The scorched head of Mary is all that remains of a statue that had once graced the main altar of Nagasaki's Urakami Cathedral before it was destroyed by the atomic bomb, known as Fat Man, on Aug. 9, 1945. The archbishop was an unborn child in his mother's womb when the second atomic bomb obliterated his hometown in a blast that killed 75,000 people.
Archbishop Takami has accompanied this Mary all around the world this year: to Guernica in Spain, to remember the first victims of the aerial bombing of civilians, and to Rome, where her image "quite moved" Pope Benedict XVI. "This Mary," said Archbishop Takami, "accompanies all people who suffer from violence, especially the victims of war and conflicts." On May 2 the archbishop brought Mary, perhaps one of the most compelling artifacts of Nagasaki's inferno, to St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, where he concelebrated Mass. Archbishop Takami, who was in New York to attend the U.N. Review Conference of Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, said he hoped the statue would focus attention on the enormous destructive power and inhumanity of nuclear weapons and on the importance of working toward their elimination. The partial bust depicts a haunting and tortured beauty, the eye sockets black and empty like the eyes of those who gazed into the fury of the initial flash.
"My message in bringing the statue is to ask, through the intercession of Mary, that such weapons no longer be used, that we work for peace," the archbishop said after a Japanese-language Mass on May 2 for New York's Japanese Catholic community at St. John the Evangelist Church. In a letter he wrote with Bishop Joseph Atsumi Misue of Hiroshima for the nonproliferation conference, Archbishop Takami called on world leaders to "take a courageous step toward the total abolition of nuclear weapons."
"We, as the bishops of the Catholic Church of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, the only country to have suffered nuclear attacks, demand that the president of the United States, the Japanese government and the leaders of other countries make utmost efforts to abolish nuclear weapons," the statement reads.
As a first step, the Japanese prelates called upon U.S. President Barack Obama to establish a policy of "sole purpose," which would "limit the purpose of retaining nuclear weapons to deterring others from using such weapons only." The archbishop said the people of Japan support the president's nuclear disarmament efforts thus far and hoped to see him "concretize" the commitment he made toward nuclear weapons reductions in Prague last month in renewing arms reductions agreements with Russia. Archbishop Takami said the new reduction treaty with Russia was a first step, but that President Obama "should pursue this process toward the total elimination of nuclear weapons."
Archbishop Takami has more than a purely spiritual or philosophical rationale for seeking the elimination of nuclear weapons. The Nagasaki blast claimed the lives of two of his aunts and his grandmother. A cousin died 14 years after the war from bomb-related illnesses. The archbishop was born on March 6, 1946, and raised in the long shadow cast by Nagasaki's mushroom cloud. "My mother spoke about it, but not so many times," he recalled. "Because she didn't want to speak about it. Her experience was so sad."
Listen to America's interview with Archbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takami of Nagasaki.