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In school, Vivian Grey was more popular with his fellow students than he was with his masters. After his expulsion from a private school conducted by Mr. Dallas, he continued his studies at home. Because he had decided on a career in politics, he flattered a nobleman who occasionally visited his father. This man was the Marquess of Carabas, an officeholder who had been turned out because of his blundering incompetence. Vivian, who hoped to obtain the patronage of a noble name and the backing of a privileged aristocracy, flattered the vain, stupid peer who still hoped to play an active part in the world of politics. As a result, Lord Carabas invited Vivian to visit his countryseat, Chateau Desir. There Vivian met the fashionable Mrs. Felix Lorraine, his lordship's sister-in-law. During his visit, Vivian took advantage of his opportunities by making love to the wives while securing the confidence of the husbands.
At a brilliant dinner, Vivian made his entrance late, secured the best seat in the house, and began a discussion of Goethe's SORROWS OF WERTHER before he had been among the company three minutes. As usual, Vivian continued his art of flattering everyone in order to curry favor.
At the first opportunity, Vivian planned to bring together a group of gentlemen out of office to form a new political party. As leader of the party, Vivian had selected Frederick Cleveland, a former minister of state who, disappointed in public life, had retired to Wales. Vivian sought him out there and won the support of the older, more experienced statesman. After completing his mission successfully, Vivian returned to his fashionable friends. He spent a harrowing night with Mrs. Lorraine, who vowed that she had seen a ghost and fainted in his arms.
Mrs. Lorraine was no less confusing to Cleveland when he met her; despite his discomfiture, she insisted on falling in love with him.
Because of Vivian's unscrupulous conduct, his newfound friends soon deserted him, and his political ambitions were terminated by Lord Carabas, who had learned that Vivian had used the old nobleman as a pawn in the political game he was playing with names of rank and fortune.
At the same time, Vivian announced to Mrs. Lorraine that he had purposely kept Cleveland from liking her by interfering with her mail. In his arrogance, Vivian insulted Cleveland in his London club, and Cleveland challenged him to a duel. Vivian killed Cleveland.
When Vivian had recovered from a fever brought on by excitement, he left England and made his home in Germany. There he took a course of studies at Heidelberg, where he met Baron von Konigstein. Vivian and the clever, worldly Baron became close friends. At a fair in Frankfort, they were...
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Q: I know that sometimes it can be hard for some women to orgasm, but it's physically possible for every woman to have one, right?
A: This seemingly simple question has a somewhat complicated answer, but the short version is that there's really no way to know if every woman is physically capable of having an orgasm. Imagine trying to test a group of women who all bring to the table their own physical, emotional, personal, and sexual nuances; who find different touches, sounds, words, and settings completely sexy or total turn offs! The sexual response cycle can be broken down into five stages: desire, excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Each stage can last different lengths of time, vary in pleasure, occur in many different orders, and even skip some of the stages or repeat others. What's important to remember is that everyone approaches their sexual lives from a unique vantage point made up of their past experiences, influences, and knowledge of their own body. For example some women may find that they can easily bring themselves to orgasm, but that sharing intimacy with a partner is an anxiety inducing situation that prevents them from climaxing, while others may require the touch of a hand other than their own. Similarly, orgasm can be painful for some women, both physically and emotionally due to the intensity of the sensation or memories that it might cause to surface and they may choose to avoid it during intimate play. If you are worried about past experiences affecting your ability to respond sexually in a way that you are hoping for, Counseling Services (x2037) is a great resource to turn to. Regardless of where you or a partner stand in pursuit of or in deciding to refrain from orgasms, it's important to respect an individual's choice and voice regarding intimacy.
Q: Does abstinence mean not having intercourse? What about other sexual activities?
A: Abstinence refers to refraining from sexual intercourse and/or other kinds of sexual activity like oral sex, kissing, heavy petting or anal sex. So technically, every individual person could have a different definition of what abstinence means to them and which kinds of activities in which they choose to participate. Abstinence from all or some sexual activities is an individual choice that many people make for short periods of time such as remaining chaste before marriage or for long periods of time such as for religious asceticism. Whether abstinence is a choice made just for now or for a lifetime, there are many reasons to choose to refrain from sexual activities. Many men and women around the world and at Mt. Holyoke remain abstinent for religious reasons, as a means of birth control, to prevent STI transmission, as a result of negative past experiences, and/or emotional reasons. The term abstinence might also sound familiar or raise controversy as abstinence only sexual health education is offered in many schools throughout the United States and the world and is a topic of contemporary political debate. The bottom line: abstinence, however an individual defines it, is a personal and valid life choice!
Q: If I'm a female and my male partner and I both don't have orgasms during sex, can I still get pregnant?
A: Yes there is a risk of pregnancy, regardless of the orgasm status of either partner during male/female vaginal penetration. The female orgasm in this case does not affect the ability of the woman to get pregnant because it does not affect her exposure to sperm. Speaking of sperm, there is sperm in both pre-ejaculatory fluid AND semen. So even if your male partner does not ejaculate, sperm has been released into the vagina when penetration has occurred. This is why the contraceptive method of pulling out before ejaculation can be ineffective. The bottom line: regardless of your amazing orgasm (or lack thereof) pregnancy is a real risk without the proper use of barrier, hormonal, or abstinence based birth control methods.
Q: What is female ejaculation, and how can I make it happen?
A: One very common belief about female ejaculation is that it's something you can just make happen. Although most women have the ability to, not every woman can or will, and in fact a minority of women do.
Female ejaculation, or 'squirting,' is when vaginal fluid is released at a high pressure from the paraurethral ducts. This is caused by pressure, both by the expansion of the area around them during arousal, and actual stimulation of the g-spot. Wherever the pressure comes from, it must be preceded by large amounts of sexual arousal from genital stimulus.
One should keep in mind that this will rarely, if ever, appear as it does in porn. High-powered fountain-like releases are usually faked or artificially emphasized. Usually, it will just be a mild 'gush' and you or your partner may not even notice.
To try to ejaculate, first make sure that your bladder is empty (as it always should be prior to sex.) During high arousal, try pressing down on your muscles like you would when urinating. Although this usually will occur during an orgasm, it doesn't always need to be, and some women may find that the pressures experienced during an orgasm stops any fluid flow.
Again, not every woman will experience this. Not all women will get the right amount of stimulus, or be as sexually aroused as they need to be. In many cases, the glands may be too small to produce any noticeable amount of fluid. Also, since the feeling mimics that of having to urinate, many women will tighten up when experiencing the arousal, stopping the fluid release.
Some women will experience ejaculation without even trying. Often, they will not know what is even happening. Women who get embarrassed by, or have an issue with 'squirting' should talk it over with their partner beforehand.
The nature of the fluid being released is still under controversy. The most conclusive studies show that it most closely resembles the fluid that men release from their prostate gland, though there are enough differences to still make researchers disagree.
Q: I've heard a lot of negative things about masturbation. Is it bad for me? What are the risks?
A: For some reason (ask any feminist for specifics) female masturbation has acquired a taboo that you simply don't see regarding male masturbation. No, your hands won't get hairy, it won't make you break out, you won't become numb to sex, heighten your risk for infertility, or grow any extra limbs. Masturbating or not masturbating will not have any physiological damage (despite the belief that men 'need' to,) and how often, or if they even do, is entirely up to the individual and their personal comfort levels.
That said, there are some precautions that women should take before engaging in this activity. You should always make sure your fingers and nails are clean, and that your nails aren't too long or sharp. Vaginal skin is very sensitive, and abrasive surfaces could tear the skin, resulting in discomfort and opening the area up for infection. Also, if you're going to use a foreign object, make sure that it is properly sanitized. Items like fruits or vegetables should be avoided, as they are more likely to cause infection than something like a vibrator, and could also break off inside of you.
Orgasms, or sexual arousal in general, can have many positive effects. Endorphins, oxytocin, and testosterone are released during orgasm, and can offer a wide range of benefits, from easing menstrual cramps, to reducing depression, to strengthening your body's immune system. Also, masturbating, and climaxing in general, burns calories, encourages muscle growth, and improves circulation.
Many women are turned off to the idea of masturbation because they aren't sure how to do it. A lot of women think that masturbation is strictly fingering, and are surprised when they feel nothing from it. It is difficult for most women to find pleasure in vaginal stimulation alone; usually, it is accompanied by self-stimulation of the breasts, butt, perineum, nipples, neck, and clitoris. Mental arousal, such as pornography, erotica, or even your imagination is helpful to many people. You could also try different positions or techniques, such as squeezing your thighs together tightly, trying in the bath or other water, or using a vibrator against different areas of your body like your clitoris, neck, or thighs. More than anything, women need to remember that masturbation will not be the same for every person, or even in every experience. The best way to start is to take time and explore your body.
Q: I live a "green" lifestyle, and I am concerned about the amount of waste I create while using tampons and pads during my period. Are there any alternatives?
A: Did you know that the average woman uses up to 16,800 tampons in her lifetime? This amount of waste is harmful to our beautiful planet - and hard on our pocketbooks! There are a few good solutions to non-reusable feminine products. Sea sponges cost between $2 and $4. They are simply inserted into your vagina, and naturally absorb your menstrual flow. Re-washable pads are made from 100% organic cotton, and can be used for years! The Keeper is a small rubber cup which is internally worn. It "catches" your menstrual flow rather than absorbs it, and can provide you with up to twelve hours of protection. The Diva Cup is similar to the Keeper, except it is latex free. The Keeper and The Diva Cup run about $30. Lastly, if you need environmentally friendly feminine products that are easily accessible, try o.b. tampons. They don't have an applicator, so they generate far less waste!
Q: Is it true that my birth control pills might one day give me breast cancer?
A: The link between oral contraceptives and breast cancer still remains unsolved. Some studies have suggested that if a woman takes oral contraceptives for a number of years, she is at higher risk for breast cancer. Do your best to prevent breast cancer by knowing your family history, eating a low fat diet, not smoking, exercising regularly, and drinking in moderation. Beginning at age 20, get a breast exam annually (Some gynecological offices will give you a breast exam when you receive a pap smear. If not, this is a good is always a good time to ask for one!) Beginning at age 40, get a mammogram (breast x-ray) annually.
Q: Female Ejaculation: is it normal? Every time I am having sex I am very self conscious when I get to the point where I am going to cum. I know it sounds weird, but I get embarrassed and I try to prevent myself from ejaculating. Is this normal? What can I do to set myself at ease and enjoy having sex as I reach my climax?
A: Well first of all it is normal to feel a little self conscious about one's body fluids, but the first thing you have to do in order to enjoy reaching your climax is to remember that ejaculating is very normal. Ejaculation occurs when a spongy region near the urethra also known as your G-spot gets overly stimulated. The "spongy" region begins to collect fluid as you begin to get more and more excited. When the "spongy" region gets filled with fluid ejaculation begins to occur. Because of the sudden flow of fluids, many get embarrassed or begin to panic because they feel as if they were going to urinate, this is very normal because it originates almost from the same spot. It might feel as if you were letting go of your urine, however it is not urine. It is nearly impossible to urinate and ejaculate at the same time.
Q: I have really irregular menstrual cycles – sometime I bleed a couple times a month, sometimes I skip months, sometime I just spot. Is there something wrong with my parts? What can I do?
A: It is important to know that everyone's body is different. Also, menstrual cycles can be influenced by stress, nutrition, excessive exercise, and change in routine. However, if this inconsistency is occurring regularly, you should defiantly see a physician or gynecologist. One option is to go on a form of hormonal birth control to help regulate your periods. Another option is to alter different elements of your life style – take steps to reduce stress, eat a healthy and consistent diet, and so on.
Q: There is a burning sensation in my vagina, its sensitive "down there", it hurts when I pee and there is a thick, white discharge. What might be going on?
A: You may have a yeast infection, also known as Candida. There are many different ways that you can get a yeast infection – from wearing a wet bathing suit for too long to the type of condom used for safe sex to antibiotics to sweating to wearing tight underwear.
Once again, the importance of different bodies cannot be stressed enough. A friend once said, "For some women, yeast infections are as frequent as a common cold. Others hardly, if ever, get them." Women are particularly at risk, since yeast thrives in moist places. So, do not be afraid, you are not alone.
There are many ways to cure a yeast infection – some more factual than others. To start, make an appointment and visit a physician or gynecologist who will be able to prescribe medicine and talk with you more about yeast infections. Drug stores also offer a wide variety of over the counter medicine. Beyond this, it is family secrets and "just give it a try" techniques that offer other options for curing a yeast infection. Two popular ones are to dip a tampon in plain, unsweetened yogurt and insert it into your vagina or simply rub some on the outside. But don't leave it there for too long. Or to insert one garlic tab or a garlic clove into the vagina every few hours or as needed provides soothing relief. As neat as these options are, the medical options are top shelf.
While you have a yeast infection, try to avoid birth control pills (talk to your physician or gynecologist), antibiotics (talk to your physician or gynecologist), douching, feminine deodorants, non-cotton underwear, tight clothing, and wet clothing.
A final tip, be sure to drink lots of water!
Q: A friend of mine recently suggested I try this apparently amazing birth control pill, so I had my gynecologist write me a prescription. Except that I'm having terrible mood swings, and my acne has gotten worse. What's wrong with me?
A: Well, chances are, there isn't anything wrong with you. We're all unique in our body chemistry, so not everyone is going to respond to a single type of birth control in the same way. Your friend may love it, and that's great that she found the right brand for her, but that doesn't mean it's the right brand for you. Talk to your doctor about switching to a different brand of pill, or even a different method of contraception entirely, like the patch or the ring. There are many options on the market, and they work differently; it's all about finding what's right for you.
Q: Why do some bodily fluids taste differently than others? Is there a way to make mine taste better?
A: Every body is different, so naturally you are going to experience different tastes with different partners. One's diet does however have an effect on the taste and smell of his or her bodily fluids. Drinking less coffee and alcohol, eating less red meat and junk food, and doing less drugs, helps cut down on unpleasant tastes. Right before anticipated sexual activity, one might want to hold off on vegetables such as asparagus, onion, and garlic. Eating more fruit or drinking more fruit juice high in sugar content, like apple, melon, mango, or grape, may increase the amount of sugars in your bodily fluids, thus making them taste sweeter. Drink lots of water because being well hydrated deludes the intensity of the flavor. Always remember that exchanging bodily fluids can transmit STIs, so talk to your partner and consider using a condom or dental dam.
Q: My sex drive is all over the place. Sometimes I have a really high sex drive, and sometimes I am not interested at all. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do about it?
A: There are many things that can effect your sex drive including prescription medication, alcohol, depression, anxiety, stress, pregnancy, the different phases of your menstrual cycle, birth control pills, recreational drugs, and ever something as simple as a change in scenery. If you are on medication, speak with your doctor about the possible side effects. If you have been experiencing a change in your sex drive for a short period of time, it might just be stress, or the phase of your cycle, in which case you could try waiting it out. Ultimately you must do what feels right for you, whether it is seeking medical advice, or waiting. It is natural to experience changes in your sex drive, much like mood swings. In the end, if you're not feeling it, don't force it.
Q: I know how condoms work but how does hormonal birth control work?
A: Homornal birth control uses progesterone and estrogen to control normal body functions that would allow you to become pregnant (IE ovulation). Your body makes the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These control your monthly cycle and specifically ovulation (when an egg is released from one of your ovaries.) Most hormonal birth control methods (The Pill, The Ring, certain IUDs etc.) contain a combination of the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation. A woman cannot get pregnant if she doesn't ovulate because there is no egg to be fertilized. These also work by thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and reach any eggs that may have been released. The hormones in the Pill can also sometimes affect the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for an egg to attach to its walls. Several forms of hormonal birth control (Pills, Mirena, DepoProvera ect.) are progesterone only which generally do the same thing as the combination forms depending on their dosage.
Q: Am I at risk for contracting an STI, or even HIV, from having oral sex? Is oral sex safe?
A: Yes, you can still contract an STI via oral sex. Some STIs are more easily contracted via oral sex than others, however, safe sex (even oral sex) should always be practiced. Herpes is the most common STI transferred via oral sex. Although herpes is the most common STI transferred via oral sex, any exchange of fluids can transfer an STI. Other STIs are just as easily transferred through exposure to open wounds and fluid exchange. HPV that causes genital warts, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, the HIV virus, and Hepatitis A, B, and C can all be transferred and therefore, precautions should be taken even when engaging in oral sex.
Q: Can I get pregnant if I am on my period?
A: Although women are more likely to get your period during ovulation (approximately 2 weeks before menstruation), women are still just as likely to conceive during, before, or right after your period. Unprotected sex, even during a woman's period, does not protect against pregnancy. Also, having unprotected sex at any time puts you at high risk for contracting an STI. Because sperm can live in a woman for up to 5 days, and because we are never sure where an egg is during a cycle, it is always safer to use a condom! Protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy and possible contraction of an STI.


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Powerdynamo brings new ignition & light
Powerdynamo - VAPE - MZ-B -what is the context between them ?"
|Powerdynamo GmbH crafts bolt on dynamo and/or ignition systems for classic (vintage) motorcycles. The materials used by Powerdynamo are made in specialist companies on high tech machinery as per Powerdynamo specifications. Powerdynamo has established quite some knowledge on stock ignition systems of very many older motorcycles and gained expertise in adapting new materials to those machines.
|The czech company VAPE is a manufacturer of ignition equipment. Vape produce for Powerdynamo some 250 different parts which complement with a total of 2000 parts Powerdynamo use for outputing something like 700 different systems. Though VAPE produce nearly all electronic components Powerdynamo use, they themselves do not produce the Systems Powerdynamo offers. Those systems only come into existence in Powerdynamo.
|MZ-B Vertriebs GmbH, originating from the MZ factory Motorradwerk Zschopau and a worldwide trader of MZ and JAWA parts since 1990 did market Powerdynamo products till September 2008. MZ-B and Powerdynamo had been run in parallel by the same people, with the same workforce and in the same premises. In 2009 MZ-B sold all its MZ and JAWA stock as well as its website to Hungary where it is now operated as mz-b.com. MZ-B ignition systems are early Powerdynamo Systems.


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Host Family Program
Expand Your Family – Expand the Fun!
Picture yourself introducing your exchange son or daughter to the American culture by going to the grocery store, window-shopping at the mall, taking in a baseball and/or football game, attending a concert, visiting a museum, or just cooking at home. Not only are you able to expand your family, but also expand the fun!
Whatever your favorite activities consist of, sharing them with an exchange student will make lasting memories for you and your new family member. For your children, their new brother or sister may be their first exposure to another language, different customs, and new ways of thinking.These early experiences teach tolerance and may spark a lasting interest in world cultures, history, geography, and language.
KoAm students arrive with round-trip airline tickets, complete medical insurance, tuition, school fees and personal spending money for the duration of their stay. The exchange students show appreciation to the host family with a monetary gift.
Blessed Trinity is seeking host families for the 2015-16 school year. Please contact KoAm Coordinator, Mrs. Nicole Riebe at 952-217-5510 or National Coordinator, Mrs. Haewon Park at 800-521-6640 and/or by email at email@example.com. To apply online, please visit KoAm's website at www.koameduall.org and click "Become a Host Family".


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Lie Markov model
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Recent work has discussed the importance of multiplicative closure for the Markov mod- els used in phylogenetics. For continuous-time Markov chains, a sufficient condition for multiplicative closure of a model class is ensured by demanding that the set of rate-matrices belonging to the model class form a Lie algebra. It is the case that some well-known Markov models do form Lie algebras and we refer to such models as "Lie Markov models". However it is also the case that some other well-known Markov models unequivocally do not form Lie algebras (GTR being the most conspicuous example). In this paper, we will discuss how to generate Lie Markov models by demanding that the models have certain symmetries under nucleotide permutations. We show that the Lie Markov models include, and hence provide a unifying concept for, "group-based" and "equivariant" models. For each of two, three and four character states, the full list of Lie Markov models with maximal symmetry is presented and shown to include interesting examples that are neither group-based nor equivariant. We also argue that our scheme is pleasing in the context of applied phylogenetics, as, for a given symmetry of nucleotide substitution, it provides a natural hierarchy of models with increasing number of parameters.
CitacióSumner, J.; Fernández, J.; Jarvis, P. Lie Markov model. "Journal of theoretical biology", 2012, vol. 298, p. 16-31.
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Memorial Service - Cyndi Nelson, 53
Cyndi Nelson, age 53, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, April 06, 2014.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at tAnderson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
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This month the Greenland Commission will begin to investigate the colonial abuses, committed by the Kingdom of Denmark in the 1950s.
The Prime Minister of Greenland, Aleqa Hammond stated that Greenland wants to force Denmark to admit human rights abuses against its former colony´s indigenous people to include taking over ancestral hunting grounds and removing children from Inuit families for better integration into Danish society.
The Head of Greenlandic Parliament admits that with the country striving for independence, reconciliation is very important. Hammond recognized that with Greenland aiming to become greatly autonomous, the peoples must know about their history.
Greenland, first colonized by Denmark in the 18th century, gained greater autonomy from Copenhagen in 2009 and its main political parties favour eventual full independence, but the economy remains heavily dependent on Danish financial subsidies.


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"The team at Irwin Mitchell has a 'pre-eminent reputation' for travel personal injury work"
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Irwin Mitchell has received reports of holidaymakers returning from the Ocean Club Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, in Egypt suffering from symptoms of gastric illness following their stay at the hotel in January 2011.
It has been reported by one holidaymaker that he and his partner fell ill with some sort of stomach bug, resulting in them having to avoid dairy products whilst staying at the hotel. This illness may be due to the poor quality of food and lack of hygiene standards practised at the hotel.
In addition to the illness, the holidaymaker experienced a number of maintenance problems whilst staying at the hotel. It is reported that there was a spike protruding the wall in the bathroom, causing an obvious hazard, especially when the shower would over flow, causing the bathroom to become more of a wet room.
If you also travelled to this hotel and suffered from gastric illness, Irwin Mitchell would like to hear from you as you may be able to claim compensation for your ruined holiday, and also the pain and suffering caused by the illness that you sustained.
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|Ninth European Space Weather Week
November 5 - 9, 2012, Brussels, Belgium
Conference registration
New this year is the single day registration. If you participate only in one meeting or splinter, or if you want to follow the program only during one day, you don't need to register for the whole week.
Registration Fee before Oct 5, 2012: 180 Euro
Registration Fee later than Oct 5, 2012: 250 Euro
Single day participation, up to 1 day (excludes participation in the welcome reception and the conference dinner): 60 Euro
Students will be eligible for a reduced fee of 75 Euros. Proof of student status must be provided.
Deadline for early bird registration is Oct 5, 2012.
Deadline for student registration is Oct 5, 2012.
Click here to register
Abstract submission
For the abstract submission, go to abstract submission webpage.
Fair: Wednesday Nov 7, 16:30 - 18:30
Registration fair stand: 180 Euro, which can be offset against registration fees.
This means that a participant that registered for the whole week, can have a stand without additional payment. Or reverse, registration for a fair stand includes registration for one participant for the whole week or 3 day registrations for 3 participants for the day of the fair.
Deadline for registration for a fair stand is Oct 19, 2012.
Click here to register for a fair stand .
Tutorial: Monday Nov 5, 10:00 - 12:30
Registration is free, but necessary. Participation in the ESWW9 is not necessary.
For participants of the ESWW9: registration can be done through the regular registration form - see above.
For those that only want to participate in the tutorial and not in the ESWW9: you can register by sending an email to petra.vanlommel at oma.be
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The Washington Post's Fatal stabbing of Israeli mom fractures 2 families (June 1) by correspondent Ruth Eglash and Jerusalem Bureau Chief William Booth provided a rare look at Jewish victims of Palestinian terror. Unfortunately, omissions and false equivalency between victims and perpetrators of terror attacks had the potential to mislead.
Booth and Eglash begin their report by noting the personal struggles of Natan Meir whose wife, Dafna, was murdered in her kitchen by a Palestinian terrorist in January 2015. CAMERA has noted that many U.S. news media outlets too frequently ignore Israeli victims of Palestinian terror like Dafna Meir (NPR Correspondent Emily Harris Humanizes Attackers, Ignores Victims, Oct. 19, 2015). Dafna Meir's brutal murdershe was stabbed repeatedly in her chest and head in front of her childrenis recounted and the grief of her surviving family members is detailed.
However, The Post failed in its reporting on possible motivations behind Palestinian attacks against Israelis. The newspaper claimed: The motivation for the spasm of violence has been debated but remains obscure [emphasis added].
No it doesn't. In fact, evidence of the motivation for Palestinian anti-Jewish violence is abundantand The Post is aware of some of it.
In a Sept. 16, 2015 speech on official Palestinian Authority (PA) TV that preceded a jump in anti-Jewish violence, Abbas falsely claimed Jews held secret designs on the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The PA leader exhorted, The al-Aqsa is ours
and they [Jews] have no right to defile it
We bless every drop of blood that has been spilled for Jerusalem, which is clean and pure blood, blood spilled for Allah.
Other PA officials have echoed Abbas' calls for anti-Jewish violence. As CAMERA reported, in a Jan. 21, 2016 speech on official PA TV, Fayez Abu Aitaa spokesman for the Fatah movement that controls the authorityurged Palestinian Arabs to intensify and develop attacks against Israelis (Where's the Coverage? Palestinian Official Calls to Intensify and Develop' Anti-Israel Violence, Feb. 9, 2016).
In his March 2016 report for the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an Israel-based think tank, retired Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser wrote that Palestinian leaders intentionally encouraged the attacks in order to restore international attention to the Palestinian issue (The Palestinian Knife Campaign: A Policy of Limited Liability).
Palestinian society and culture glorify terrorist attacks against Jews. In one of many examples, in May 2016 an elementary school in the Gaza city neighborhood of Zeitun put on a play in which students, dressed as terrorists, enacted placing a bomb under an IDF tank and blowing it up, shooting mortar fire at an IDF outpost, and the simulation of a raid on an outpost with the killing of an Israeli soldieralso played by one of the schoolchildren (Gazan kids put on play of death, Ynetnews.com, May 31, 2016).
This hateful indoctrination is widespread in Palestinian society. As CAMERA has noted (Vox's April Fools' Day Reporting' on Palestinian Terror Attacks, April 7, 2016), the Mideast Freedom Forum Berlin, a German think tank, published a March 2016 study showing that Palestinian children's textbooks consistently portray Jews in a strongly negative manner, and often demonize them. The effect of which is that the Jewish presence in modern Israel is delegitimized. CAMERA made Post staff, including both Booth and Eglash, aware of the German report in an April 15, 2016 email.
The claim that despair or frustration causes Palestinian terror attacks has been widely asserted by many in the news media. In repeating it, The Post echoed talking points distributed by the Palestinian Liberation Organization in a November 2015 document called Key Points to Remember while Reporting on Occupied Palestine. CAMERA-affiliate BBC Watch noted, that PLO document, among other things, encourages reporters to assert that terrorist attacks are the result of Palestinian frustration over the occupation (Reviewing BBC Compliance with PLO media guidance, Dec. 8, 2015).
The Post article is accompanied by a misleading graphic. Titled Approximate Number of Deaths in the Past Eight Months, the chart showed that 30 Israelis have been killed in the stabbing intifada and 200 Palestinian Arabs, but does not distinguish attackers from victims. Yet, in the middle of the article, The Post reported that some 30 Israelis have died in the wave of violence, along with two American visitors. Almost 200 Palestinians have been killed by Israel forcesmost during attacks or attempted attacks, other in violent demonstrations.
The Washington Post provided readers with coverage of the long-term effects on a grieving family of the brutal murder of an Israeli mother. Too frequently, the stories of the victims of Palestinian terrorism, like Dafna Meir, are minimized or ignored by major U.S. news media. The Washington Post followed up admirably in this case. Unfortunately, by claiming that the causes behind Meir's murder were obscure, obscuring the full story in regard to the cause of the murderPalestinian incitementit left readers in limbo.


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How much would you pay for this cover?
What would you take for reference? Most collectors rely on stamp catalogues.
The stars on this cover are stamps from two relatively high catalogue value sets - the 1986 "Aeroplane over Angkor" 4v airmail set (Sc C59-62), and the 1988 "Angkor Wat Apsaras" 4v set (Sc985-988).
If you are going to pay a hundred USD just because the catalogues or some dealers tell you to, I assure you that catalogue editors, and 95% dealers as well, actually know nothing more than you do on Cambodian stamps, they make up stories and speak like experts for the sake of their pocket. As these people are not to count on, it would be beneficial for you to learn telling facts from fiction.
Fiction #1: the stamps have high denominations for expensive postage, so should be expensive.
Fact: high denomination is just to cope up with inflation which kicked off in April 1986, it does not mean they are very expensive.
Bolivia experienced hyperinflation in mid 1980s, Russian ruble also suffered considerable devaluation in 1990s. You don't stupidly stuck at the old exchange rates to buy their inflation period stamps, so no exception for Cambodia too.
In September 1987, the Cambodian riel was up to from 30r to 100r per USD. In October 1988, it rose to 142.7r per dollar. It was only a start, the value of riels kept going down since then: by the end of 1989 it was 218r per dollar, in May 1990 360r per dollar, in mid September the same year 510r and in Christmas it was 606r. Two years later it landed at 3000r per dollar.
An airmail letter to western Europe cost around 40r, registration was around 100r. Interesting enough, postage stamp denominations did not catch up with it: an average 7v set in 1986 and for the next 2 years remained to be 9r. Certainly these low denomination stamps were not adequate for international postage at the time they were issued, eventually it led to the introduction of 1986 "Plane over Angkor" supplementary airmail set and 1988 "Angkor Wat Apsaras" set for franking on almost all outgoing international mail.
When the stamps appear on almost all outgoing mail, can they be "rare" and "scarce"? Even birdbrains can tell.
Catalogue editors as well as stamp dealers, with no information on the economy of Cambodia, thought that high denomination justifies high catalogue value. It is just "they think they know".
Fiction #2: outgoing mail was rare and scarce, and so are the stamps.
Fact: Cambodian mail is rare and scarce only in your dream, silly boy.
UPU does not have statistics on 1980s mail traffic of Cambodia, so all kinds of rumours appear. Yet according to veteran postal staffs, in late 1980s the CPO handled thousands of outgoing items daily. Let's count the minimal, 1000, so in a year there were at least 365,000.
The "Plane over Angkor" and "Angkor Wat Apsaras" sets were still extensively used in early 1990s. One can then reckon there were in fact some hundred thousand items, yes, hundred thousand, bearing the stamps, definitely the stamps and covers with these stamps are too far from being "rare" or "scarce".
Another thing is, the catalogue values of mint and used Apsaras are the same, this does not reflect their true value. The set is not often seen in mint, it was mostly consumed on mail and no philatelic agency sold it to collectors, in such a way used copies should not deserve the same catalogue value as mint.
If you really look for rare and scarce usage, here is my advice: hunt for 1998 to 2001 pictorial stamps used within that particular 4 years, and if you think I am joking, take the challenge. Ilyushins and apsaras are for dupes.
Next blog entry will reveal another stamp set which bunnies love to chase after. Stay tuned.


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Media Queries To Gain Super Powers
As W3C release a new editors draft of media Queries level 4, it seems our current meagre media query abilities are to be upgraded. We currently have abilities based mainly around viewport sizes, but we're to gain mega super powers with the ability to deliver upon colour, pointers and luminosity.
Just in case you've never used Media Queries before, the Editors Draft explains: Media Queries allow authors to adapt the style applied to a document based on the environment the document is being rendered in. [HTML401] and [CSS21] introduced this mechanism, by allowing detection of the media type. For example, a document may use sans-serif fonts when displayed on a screen and serif fonts when printed.
Expanding device landscape, it's soooo Needy!
There is a great need to go beyond just viewport sizes, as our device landscape expands further from our smart phones and tablets along with our traditional desktop and laptops and into Household devices such as TV's and game consoles, and other highly portable devices such as GPS systems on cars and bikes. Media queries will need to be more specific to different types of conditions.
The device landscape is going to keep changing and there are some interesting user case's to be designed for – for instance our GPS Systems would have a changing climate, with different weather and light conditions.
I went mountain biking yesterday with my iPhone 5 running a GPS App, I started the ride in overcast weather in good light and an hour later checked my average ride speed atop a hill with a dark cloud and rain. A higher contrast style on the App would have certainly helped me in the afternoon.
Highlights from the Editors Draft:
Luminosity Media Feature
The 'luminosity' media feature is used to query about the ambient luminosity in which the device is used, to allow the author to adjust style of the document in response.
Hover Media Feature
The 'hover' media feature is used to query whether primary pointing system used on the output device can hover or not.
Pointer Media Feature
The 'pointer' media feature is used to query about the presence and accuracy of a pointing device such as a mouse. If a device has multiple input mechanisms, it is recommended that the UA reports the characteristics of the least capable pointing device of the primary input mechanisms.
Read the official W3C Editors draft here and get excited, in the future we're going to get some pretty cool super powers.


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Topic: Passport (07/25/05)
TITLE: pass-a-port-a
By Bill Ebert
I walked toward the outside and grabbed a discarded NY times, not confident the New Jersey air would be any less stuffy than the airport. My senses were already battling the rush and wind of noise and bustle. Outside was more of the same, there were the homeless, and panderers, and smokers, and taxis all lined up for their share of the moment.
I scanned the crowd as you should, when you are in Jersey, and sipped my coffee. I spotted what seemed to me, a homeless lady, sitting near the street. By the look on her face she was either demented or in trouble. I paused for just a moment to see what God would have me do, and in the pause, He said, "Go help her, you have what she needs".
I love it when He does this- but not now! Well, ok now, but I sure hoped I had what she needed fast, like a dollar or something "Cause I'm gunna miss my flight to Denver". You know how us guys are, always looking for a quick fix to a woman's troubles.
I went to her and sat down on a small brick wall next to her. She was rubbing her hands together and looking down at the street. I asked her if she needed some help.
In Italian, eyes filled with tears she said "Me bla bla bla ya ya ya…"
Oh no! She doesn't speak English!
I knew it was Italian as my Moms side were always yelling in this emotion packed tongue for most of my life. Sure wish I would have learned some of it right about now. I made out only a few words. Pass-a-Port-a and Italia and Engleeesh. I was in trouble. I had to decide right there, "Do I help this lady or make my flight?" I imagined the 3 stuffy executives who were to meet me in Denver and how mad they would be if someone else had to fill my place at the meeting.
"Fine, I'll deal with the business later, right now…"
The woman thrust her ticket into my hand and stopped talking except for the word Pass-a-port-a. I noticed her flight to Italy was long gone and my attempts to let her use my cell phone and offer her a ride somewhere was met with more Italian and hopelessness. I got the impression that she was alone in the States and had nobody to call. She was wearing mostly black so I assumed she was here for a funeral and now on her way home.
Apparently, she lost her passport and was searching-wandering all day with no one to help her. I said, "Ok God, how can I have what she needs since she doesn't need food or a ride?" I looked down at my free newspaper and sticking out was a little red book. I thought "NO WAY!" I peeked inside to see. Stuck to the inside of the paper by some really gross half chewed caramel, was a passport! But there was no way it was hers was it? I pulled it out and opened it to see my new friend's face in a much happier pose.
She looked at me, and I looked at her, and it, and we both were sure a miracle just happened. I am sure the shocked look on my face was enough to let her know I was not an Old-Lady Passport stealer.
She hugged me like I was an angel or her long lost grandson. I was crying she was crying and we both walked to the ticket counter to get her a new flight. As we got her ticket in hand, I was pleased to hear, my flight being announced as "now boarding". Apparently, there was a 30 minute delay. I never missed the flight.
I don't remember the business trip, but I do remember my new Italian Grandma. I bet I'll be able to talk to her in heaven.
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Former MIP chief Rene Peres will once again become Reed Midem TV topper — but only until MIPTV in March.
Peres will take up the post Jan. 2, following the departure of TV division director Michael Weatherseed, the company said Thursday. Peres held the position from 1997 to 1999. The 2003 MIPTV runs March 24-28.


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I have a major announcement…. truth is that even if I did have a major announcement, I would probably wait until tomorrow to make it… Truth is, though, as the weather is heating up so is the music scene here in Nashville (and probably in your city, too). Tons of great shows are coming, so get out to your local venues and festivals and whatnot and support real music made by real people.
"Maggie May" by Rod Stewart
From Every Picture Tells a Story… a song that begins with the words "Wake up" is a good enough way to start a morning shuffle. I have always loved this song.
"Easier" by SOJA (feat. Anuhea)
SOJA are a Pop/Reggae band from Arlington, VA. Anuhea is a Pop/Reggae artist from Hawaii. This song is on SOJA's most recent album Amid the Noise and Haste, and I grabbed it off an ATO Records sampler on Noisetrade.
"Hurricane" by Amy Speace
Nashville is proud to claim Amy Speace. She has been getting quite a bit of well-deserved praise for her brand new release That Kind of Girl. This song is from her 2014 EP Same Old Storm and has the sound of a song that has been around forever… absolutely stunning.
"A Love Supreme" by David Liebman
From the album David Liebman Plays Coltrane and Shorter… This Coltrane composition is one of my all time favorite jazz pieces. A perfect soundtrack for a morning driving through the burgeoning city.
"Willie Sugarcapps" by Willie Sugarcapps
The first of what should be many songs from artists I saw at the Safety Harbor Song Fest… the title track and band theme song… Willie Sugarcapps were a crowd-pleaser at the festival and won over several new fans based upon conversations I had.
"Daily Mail" by the transcendents
From New Zealand where it is no longer April Fools Day (if they even have April Fools Day in New Zealand) and from the band's self-titled debut… I am really digging this band and I hope you will check them out. Here is the link to download their music on Bandcamp.
"No Fun" by The Stooges
The Stooges probably didn't know that they were making proto-punk music when they recorded this album 46 years ago this month. The raw power and dangerous energy makes this album sound fresh up to this day.
"Ode" by Soul Asylum
I think I've said this before, but it bears repeating this album, the bands 1988 major label debut is one of my favorites and probably my favorite by Soul Asylum. To me, this album was the perfect balance between punk and hooky pop music. The current line-up of Soul Asylum recently announced a tour with Meat Puppets – perhaps suggested by my recent inclusion of both bands in my morning shuffles???? Can you prove that that isn't true? Don't answer that….
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Turning Points in Iranian-American Relationship?
I am not naive to think that this deal will lead to peaceful easy feelings in the region or between the USA and Iran. I do have hopes however that this could be the beginning of a new engagement with Iran. I'm hopeful that this deal will strengthen the more moderate/progressive parties in the country, while weakening the hardliners (who oppose the deal).
I am not an expert in these things. Few of us are. If you watch the US TV news shows you will often see people talking in black and white, while the world is full of gray. The situation in Iran is quite complicated. One thing that we forget is that a major factor in the region is the struggle for leadership between two sectarian groups -- Sunni and Shia. Iraq was for many decades a Shia majority country ruled by the Sunni minority. When Saddam was overthrown and rudiments of democracy were instituted the Shias were able to get control of the government, bringing Iraq more closely into the circle of the leading Shi'ite power in the region -- Iran. Of course Sunni powers, especially Saudi Arabia were none too happy. What we have going on in the region is a cold war struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia with conflicts being fought by proxies in Iraq, Yemen, and Syria. It is important to remember that ISIS sees itself as the defender of the Sunni cause.
As for me I want to remain informed. I will be praying for good things. I hope that this thaw in relations between the USA and Iran will bear fruit, for Iran is one of the more stable countries in the region (even after years of sanctions). The nuclear deal is important, even historic. President Obama and Secretary Kerry have staked a lot of political capital to pursue diplomacy over saber rattling and possible war (don't think that war with Iran will be over in a few days -- after all we have been stuck in Afghanistan and Iraq for more than a decade).
What we need is clear-headed analysis. So below you can watch a 16 minute video from the Canadian Broadcast Company, featuring among its panelists my friend Saeed Khan of Wayne State University. If nothing else this is one of the few panel discussions that you can watch that actually has Muslims involved. By the way, Saeed is a Sunni Muslim not a Shi'ite.
As a final word, let me just say this: I am not naive about the future. I don't know where this will lead. This isn't the end, but only the beginning. But, perhaps this is a turning point!
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Ever heard of Taskrabbit? Well, keep reading. An interesting bit of news that reflects just how much our culture has been impacted by The Internet, is that a service like Taskrabbit.com has been established. What they do is pair the work-at-home worker with odd jobs. Or, as The Wall Street Journal put it, Taskrabbit is "a new service that pairs people who have errands to run with those who have the time to do them."
Here's the video about Taskrabbit.com:
The number of people who work at home, called "telework" or "telecommuting" for those who work for other office-centered organizations, is much larger than you may realize. The latest figures date all the way back to 2004: The Telework Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy group, reports that as many as 44 million workers do their jobs and tasks from home.
But that estimate can't be correct because it was done before the mainstreaming of social networking, let alone many of the online services we use today, from Twitter to Facebook and Foursquare.
Regardless of the right number, which this blogger estimates could be as high as 60 million people, one thing is certain: working at home is now commonly accepted practice.
Will Taskrabbit.com make odd jobs cool?
I've got to admit, Taskrabbit.com is a massively cool, good idea that could revolutionize work as we know it. By providing website-easy access to small jobs, the site may make those jobs more desirable, and cause growth in a whole new segment of worker: people who specialize in doing odd jobs.
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When turning in a homework problem, be sure to indicate the exercise number. These will be the reference numbers I use in reporting back your standing on the homework.
Exercise 7.5 on pages 691-692. In each of parts 1-3, estimate what the critical path would be.
Exercise 7.12 on pages 696-697. Assume the MT and SMT processors issue instructions in order within any particular thread. All three processors have two functional units per core and can issue two instructions per clock cycle in each core; MT and SMT have only one core. On the SS processor, each thread stays on a single core. Unless you explicitly state a contrary assumption, I will assume that the functional units are pipelined; that is, a functional unit can start a new instruction each cycle, even if it is still working on a prior instruction.
Exercise 7.x1: Refer to Figure 7.14 on page 670. Give an example of an arithmetic intensity (FLOPbyte ratio) for which you would expect the Opteron X2 and Opteron X4 to provide identical performance. What is the computation rate in GFLOP/s that you would expect both to have? Is this limited (on both processors) by memory bandwidth or by computation? Now give an example of an arithmetic intensity where the two processors would have different limiting bandwidths (one memory, one computation). For each of the two processors, which bandwidth is limiting and what would you expect the computation rate to be? Finally, give a third example arithmetic intensity, this one where both processors would be limited by the same kind of bandwidth, but would have different performance. At this intensity, which kind of bandwidth is limiting for both processors? And for each processor, what would the predicted rate of computation be?
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Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 30-year-old woman who was attacked in Steyne Gardens on Monday (14 July).
The victim was socialising with friends when she was assaulted by a man known to her at 3.55pm.
The victim was seen arguing with the man just before the assault.
She sustained a cut to her lip that did not require medical attention.
A 30-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of assault.
He was questioned and released on bail until Sunday 10 August.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 or email firstname.lastname@example.com quoting serial 975 of 14/07. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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WWE: How Survivor Series 2010 Affected the Landscape of the CompanyNovember 23, 2010
At Survivor Series 2010, we saw a lot of telling things come out. And last night on WWE RAW, things came to fruition big time. It seems like the WWE is changing, and it's for the better if you ask me.
Now, some may think this is kind of a late article seeing as Survivor Series was Sunday and today is Tuesday. But, I couldn't really tell how things were going to go until last night on RAW. I had an idea, but now it seems like I am pretty sure.
Here are the things that I feel are changing in the WWE and may be hard to argue with after seeing the WWE's programming for the past few weeks.
The WWE is now going to test the boundaries of TV-14 again. It's pretty obvious with how the last few RAW's have been and how the use of certain language which would have never of been allowed, were now, allowed.
We saw John Cena leave the WWE after being fired when he counted the pin over Wade Barrett for the WWE Title at Survivor Series and many thought he'd come out and give a nice farewell and that's just what happened.
But no one expected some of the things he'd say. Lets first off respect Cena for loving what people say about him, good or bad btw. I loved how he talked about how kids and women cheer and men over 18 boo him.
It's unwarranted for the boos much of the time, but that is for another article at another time.
When he said that he had words for Wade Barrett, in that "Carma is a bitch". Now, he mentioned before how he would be fined for this, and said he really didn't care now because he was fired anyway.
If this were not planned to be said, those words, "Carma is a bitch", wouldn't have been muted.
Now, May Young's "bitch" usage wasn't booed last week because many believe she wasn't supposed to say that and did anyway. Which was why it wasn't muted, where as Cena's was because it was planned.
No one can argue that Cena is THE top guy in the WWE today. Vince McMahon made him THE MAN because he felt he was the best person to lead the WWE into whatever facet they decided to go into.
This means that with his comments this past week, the WWE is leaning toward trying to be edgier nowadays. This doesn't mean they are totally abandoning PG programming at all. There is a ton the WWE can do now that they are totally PG, so, I highly doubt they are going to abandon it totally.
But, to say they aren't getting edgier in some ways would be stupid to say.
Whenever John Cena does something, you have to think about it. Consider what happened when he mentioned via twitter how Bryan Danielson's firing was unwarranted. It may not have been his personal feelings, but Cena may be the WWE mouthpiece if you will on how things will be going.
We also saw that the WWE is not quite sure about Nexus. Maybe not even sure about Barrett more than anyone else.
Many believed Wade Barrett would be WWE Champion by now. But, he hasn't reached that goal yet.
As the leader of The Nexus, the top faction in the WWE today(only faction now) Barrett needs to hold a title.
Think of this, 3 members of the current Nexus group have held a title, 2 do right now.
David Otunga won the WWE Tag Team Championships with then Nexus member John Cena. The next night Otunga had to lay down to give up the tag titles to Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel.
Barrett, the leader, doesn't have a title of any kind in his WWE career. Which means it's hard for him to look like the best of group.
We saw this been even more prevalent when he lost to Randy Orton last night.
Now it seems that Barrett is out of the World Title hunt and The Miz has taken his place.
Talk about the perfect build up for a character in the WWE. The Miz was used excellently, and every chance he was given, he used perfectly. He may be the best on the mic in the WWE today, I know that's debatable, but no one can argue that he is excellent on the mic.
His wrestling has much improved aswell, which is great to see.
He wasn't used like any other Money in the Bank winner either. He held secondary titles, worked through mid-card and main event level match ups and gradually was built up. He didn't get Jack Swagger or Sheamus treatment here, in that he was just given something and never really had the proper build up.
Unless you just hate Miz, you can't say he didn't deserve to hold the WWE Title. Because he simply did.
Now, you see The Miz as the top heel in the WWE and The Nexus' Wade Barrett is on the outside looking in on the World Title hunt.
You've already got the heel vs face with Miz and Orton because Orton does have a rematch. So at TLC, we'll see Miz/Orton and Barrett is out.
Now where does Nexus go?
Word has it that they will split in the WWE Draft, meaning they will have lasted around a year before they disbanded. I feel it's ok to keep them around long because it helps them. Some of the members wouldn't be great if they were alone. Some would easily work out, others? Not so much.
Also, members such as Slater and Gabriel now look better in most fans eyes because of how they were used in Nexus. It seemed that Gabriel was the number two guy behind Barrett and his 450 splash was the final nail in the coffin for all the Nexus attacks.
Those two could work out in singles or even if they stayed just a tag team together. After that, really Harris is pretty much out Double M needs a bit more developing and Otunga may not be too bad to keep on the main roster but needs a build up himself.
Now keeping Nexus aligned only helps the people in the faction, so I'd want it to stay together. And with the WWE going to more of a youth movement, they need this faction to work out. We've seen how factions can help out talent, take Randy Orton and Batista as examples, even Triple H.
Now we're seeing the youth movement come out more and more, but also we're seeing a change in the guard on top guys.
Like we saw last night, The Miz is now WWE Champion and John Cena is gone from the WWE for the time being. Meaning the top face in the WWE is Randy Orton.
With the lack of another top face, another has to step up. This means we'll either see a young guy be built up to be a top face to help out until Cena has a storyline comeback. Or we'll see the return of Triple H, who is now healthy enough to come back.
All in all, what we learned is this. The WWE wants to make more of an impression nowadays compared to before. The election crap is over and they can be a little more edgy. In 2011, I'm sure the WWE will be giving us must see TV, which is something we've been asking for.
But, lets not be stupid in what we ask. Like before, the WWE gives us what we want, yet some still have something to gripe about. Just take what you get, then I'm sure more will come to pass that you also want.


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Advice for renting a car in Costa Rica, variables such as the dry and wet seasons, location you are going to, fording rivers, climbing rough mountain roads, the need for a GPS, types of pot holes, going to the Caribbean or Pacific
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Son of Craig McDermott, Ben, in Australia U-19 squad
Melbourne: Ben McDermott, son of Australian bowling legend Craig McDermott, was Tuesday named in the 14-player Australia Under-19 squad to tour New Zealand from late March to early April.
The squad is a selection of Australia`s emerging talent including McDermott, 2013 U-19 National Championship leading wicket-taker Cameron Valente and batsman Kelvin Smith, who equalled Callum Ferguson`s U-17 National Championship record of most runs in 2011.
Cricket Australia (CA) National Talent Manager Greg Chappell said: "It`s a very exciting squad and follows on from our last two Under-19 programmes, where we have been fortunate to have many quality players come through and earn national and state selection. Ashton Agar, for example, was in this group last year and has since played two tour matches for the Australians in their Tour of India."
"It is a busy schedule this year for our emerging players, with Australia Under-19 tours to New Zealand and India, as well as the one-day tri-series between Australia, New Zealand and India, which will expose them to conditions and challenges similar to those faced at international level."
The squad will be coached by Stuart Law, who was also the Australia coach during the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup.
The squad is due to arrive in New Zealand March 27 for the first match commencing March 30. Riley Ayre and Jeremy Maher (NSW) have been placed on standby for the tour.
The two sides will a three-day match from March 30-April 1 before three one-day games scheduled April 4, 6 and 8.
The following is the squad: Matthew Short, Damien Mortimer, Ben McDermott, Jake Doran, Jaron Morgan, Kelvin Smith, Sean Willis, Tom Andrews, Joel Logan, Guy Walker, Cameron Valente, Ben Ashkenazi, Matthew Fotia, Billy Stanlake.


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Conversations, Complications
Hermione called a cab, once it got there Hermione left the apartment and started to head over to Ron's house. Hermione couldn't stop thinking about George. She kept thinking of last night. She ran her tongue over the small cuts in her lips.
The cab stopped after the twenty-minute ride. She padded the driver, and gave him a lousy tip; he had hit on her several times. Hermione walked up to the door, but before she got within a foot of it the door opened.
"God Hermione! You were so late. I was worried." Ron hugged her, and Hermione stiffened.
"Ronald I'm sorry I was up late last night, cleaning up after your brother. He has the flat in ruins. I don't trust him enough to clean it, I like it my way. I just slept in late I suppose." Most of it was true.
"Well come on I still have the food cooked and ready for us." Ron led her inside and to the kitchen.
"Ronald you don't have to show me where to go I've been to your house enough times." Hermione said feeling like a small child, and a rotten one at that.
"Hermione I just want to start over fresh. Put the kiss behind us. I even cooked this meal all myself."
He had defiantly cooked it himself! The ham was burnt, the pudding frozen, and everything else rotten. The candles he had lit were down and the wax was spilling over the edges. The silver ware was bent and broken, and the napkins were already dirty.
Hermione ate in silence, only grunting and nodding when necessary. Ron tried to get her to talk or eat more but she felt bad being in his presence. Hermione kept her eyes down but her ears open. She listened to Ron and everything else around them. But she didn't get involved; she was involved enough with another one of the other Weasley.
"Hermione why won't you say anything to me?"
"What Ronald? Oh, I guess I'm just more tired than I thought. I really should be going."
"No not until I have brought out the best part."
Ron returned with a coconut cake the one thing they both agreed on, years ago, that would be at their wedding. He cut the mini cake into two pieces and gave Hermione one. She got teary while shoving the cake down her throat. She forced herself not to say anything.
"Ronald thank you but I really do have to go now!" Hermione cried out through her sadness.
"Alright, let me at least take you back."
Hermione tried to argue but Ron ended up in a cab with her driving towards the flat. The car had an awkward silence, like after one person tries to kiss the other but the other puts a hand up saying 'no' then they both have to sit there in the silence. That was what Hermione thought at least. Ron on the other hand just thought he had bad breath.
When the car turned onto Hermione's street she started to get her things together. She grabbed her purse and scarf putting them on and unbuckling her seat belt. Ron started to but Hermione put a hand to his belt.
"Please don't. I really just want to go and sleep. There's no reason for you to come in. It's a pigs sty anyway." Hermione lied very well.
"Okay but I want you to call me tomorrow, at anytime. But before midnight, because I'm asleep by then." Ron tried to kiss her and Hermione turned her head so her kissed her cheek.
"Good night Ronald." She opened the cab door and stepped out. She punched in the code to get in.
The car turned the corner, and Hermione watched it from inside the building. She waited to make sure Ron didn't follow her. Then she went up two flights of stairs and unlocked her door.
"George?" She yelled throughout the house.
"Coming 'Mione."
George met her in the living room and sat right next to her on the couch. He hugged her tightly for a few seconds but broke away when she tensed up slightly.
"I called you to tell you that it's never going to happen again� but then you got here and I realized that would be a lie. So instead I'm going to ask you, why is there a G.W. on my lower neck?"
"Found that did you." George smirked at her.
"George do you realize that if Ronald were to see that he'd think of you right away?" Hermione questioned.
"I guess I didn't but I doubt he'll see it." George told her.
"Oh, you do and why is that?" Hermione pestered him.
"Because you don't love Ron. You thought you did but you don't. Just like you thought you hated me but you don't."
"I never hated you."
"Hermione we were just about as much of friends as Malfoy and his goons. We weren't friends but each of us knew the other was there. Do you really think that I came here thinking this would happen? I just knew you wouldn't shun me. You aren't apart of our close-knit family, not yet at least. Remember when Percy was being a twit; our family didn't talk to him for years. Still now we only say hello on his birthday and Christmas. I love my family Hermione; this relationship will only make them hate me, and you, more."
"Well if I'm so much trouble to you then you can leave my house and not come back." Hermione said on the verge of tears.
"Hermione I never said that. I meant what I said Hermione, this relationship will make hated in the Weasley household. But if I'm hated and with you I'm fine." George took Hermione in his arms and kissed her.
"George! I don't think I can tell Ronald about this. We've been friends for so long, I can't risk that friendship! I'll just have to be the worst girlfriend he's ever had. Then he'll dump me and we can openly be together." Hermione liked her plan.
"Hermione, are you saying we can stay together. That you would rather cheat on Ron, than have the Weasley clan hate you?" Hermione nodded. "Well I don't want my family hating me either. I'll go along, but only for so long Hermione. A guy can only stand it for so long."
Hermione smiled and kissed him. Then she kissed him some more. She just kept kissing him for minutes, then hours, then she stopped. Out of nowhere she broke away.
"I'm hungry." She said with a pouting face like a small child.
George cooked up some dinner and they both sat down and ate. They talked the whole time with no pauses; they finished each other's sentences and knew what the other was going to say before they even said it.
"Did you see Pansy at the reunion? She was cling to two different men's arms. She had that slinky dress on." George laughed.
"Oh she must have paid those men! The only thing that ever happened between her and a man was the rumors she spread herself." Hermione told him.
George and Hermione both cleaned up the kitchen after they had finished eating. George told Hermione stories about his flying, though most were exaggerated. Hermione wasn't bored like she always had been with Harry and Ron. She listened and gasped when necessary. She didn't even fake it.
When Hermione was ready to go to bed George followed her. He went to her room with her, then to the linen closet, and then to the bathroom; where both of them stayed for a while, then he followed her back into her room where they both fell asleep.
Hermione went on pretending for the next few weeks. She and Ron went out in the afternoon. He'd come to her work randomly, and make her go out. Hermione had only told Melody the truth, then put a spell on her so she wouldn't be able to tell anyone else.
Hermione and George were happy, even if they couldn't go out. Hermione would come home every night, even if she had to go back to work soon. George would even go to her work on some days. That's when Hermione found the use of the randomly placed closets that were never used by the hospital.
It had been over five months since George had come to stay. Only two of those months had Hermione been dating George and Ron. All though Hermione did find it nice having two men loving her at the same time, Hermione just wanted Ron to break up with her.
The more of a bad girlfriend she would be, the better boyfriend he became. He would send her things, and he wasn't in her face about George anymore. He seemed to be trying to make up for what Hermione was doing. And that trip of guilt's was one of the least of Hermione's problems.
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Men's Tennis: Team falls to No. 4 Buckeyes in sweep
Peter Steiner | Monday, February 25, 2013
Facing its toughest opponent this year, No. 25 Notre Dame fell to No. 4 Ohio State, 7-0, on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
The Irish (6-5) were unable to take a point in the match, but they gave the Buckeyes (12-2) a run for their money at No. 2 and No. 6 singles in matches that came down to the third set.
"I thought that we competed pretty well in some of the lineup spots," Irish coach Bobby Bayliss said. "In a couple of them, they simply had too much firepower for us, and it was hard to really quantify the competitiveness of the match. We just didn't have answers for some of the things they were able to do."
Irish freshman Quentin Monaghan was the biggest bright spot of the day for the Irish. Playing at No. 2 singles for the third time this spring season, the freshman took No. 2 Buckeyes junior Peter Kobelt down to the wire. After dropping the first set 6-3, Monaghan rallied to claim the second set, 7-5. In a super tiebreaker for the third set, he ultimately lost 14-12 against the second-ranked singles player in the nation.
"I thought Quentin Monaghan, who had a number of match points, competed great," Bayliss said. "Quentin really just believes he has a chance to win no matter what the odds. He isn't afraid to go for his shots when he has to, but, more importantly, he doesn't take plays off."
At No. 1 singles, Irish junior Greg Andrews also faced a top singles player in No. 62 Buckeyes junior Blaz Rola. Andrews competed well in the first set – losing 6-4 – before falling victim to Rola's overwhelming game in the second set, 6-1.
"I thought Greg Andrews competed very hard and could have easily won the first set," Bayliss said. "I do believe that Blaz Rola is probably the best player in college tennis."
In the bottom half of the singles lineup, Notre Dame proved the toughest for Ohio State at No. 4 and No. 6 singles. Irish senior Michael Moore started his match at No. 6 singles out strong, taking the first set 6-3. The senior, however, then dropped the final two sets by the same margin. Irish junior Billy Pecor met a similar fate at No. 4 singles, but took four games in both sets.
The Buckeyes are the fourth top-10 ranked team the Irish have played. After defeating the Irish on Saturday, the Buckeyes played a similarly-ranked team in No. 24 LSU on Sunday. The Tigers were unable to take a set against the Buckeyes and only won 21 total games in the six singles matches. The Irish, meanwhile, took two sets and 43 games from the Buckeyes.
While the Irish lost 7-0, Bayliss said the matches against top teams are helping the team improve and prepare for rest of the season.
"I think we are improving," Bayliss said. "I think we are learning on the fly, and we are competing better. While I was disappointed we didn't have anything to show for our efforts against Ohio State, I'm encouraged with the play of a number of our players, and we're doing certain things better."
The Irish will have the entire week to prepare for its next match against No. 75 Wisconsin, who they will face on March 3 in Madison, Wis.
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As already reported cast members were allowed to test the rides of Toy Story Playland Friday evening. Now the first videos have surfaced showing all three attractions, the Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, the Slinky Dog ZigZag Spin as well as the RC Racer in action. In addition the videos showcase some of the themeing in the area, including a REX the dinosaur and even capture some of his audio / lines. Thanks to the fact that the preview was conducted in the evening hours the videos also give an impression of the lighting design of the land as well, such as the oversized christmas lights strang along the walkways or the blue lights of the Barrel of Monkey.
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School Vision is All Wrong
Failing Politicians: I noted with great interest the comments made by Ed Balls, secretary of state for children, schools and families, regarding the potential closure of 'failing' schools within the coming months.
As reported in The Sentinel on June 10, in Stoke-on-Trent this would mean the closure of not only Berry Hill, Longton and Mitchell high schools but also James Brindley and Birches Head high schools as well. This leaves me pondering a number of points.Firstly, how will we as a city cater for our secondary school children if the number of schools is further reduced by the possibility of two more high schools being forced to close by central Government? Secondly, why are the current proposals for the reorganisation of secondary schools within the city so out of tune with the latest Government vision?
We have been constantly assured by Mayor Meredith and Steve Robinson that the Building Schools for the Future programme will have positive effects on the future education of the young people of Stoke-on-Trent and that the proposals have been developed with great care and thought. If this is the case, why is a popular school such as Trentham High, with its high attainment rates, facing closure, when other schools classed as 'failing' have or are about to receive new builds under the Building Schools for the Future programme?
This is just the latest in a long line of events which makes me believe the reorganisation of secondary schools in this city is more about those wielding the power than the future generations of this city.
I would have sent my concerns to the city council but am aware that its response to any letters about the future of Trentham High is that the letters are being read and filed but they will no longer make any further response.So much for democracy in this city.
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Brazil's President Ignacio Lula da Silva will visit Tehran on May 15. International attention will focus on the visit because Iran has said it agrees "in principle" with working through Brazil and Turkey to broker a nuclear fuels exchange deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Despite this diplomatic camouflage, Iran's central objective remains avoiding or watering down possible UN sanctions and sowing confusion among international players with a diplomacy of gestures and bluffs. It aims to buy more time at the expense of the U.S. and the West to develop a nuclear weapon.
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