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Tough Enough 2014
After a several year hiatus it has been confirmed that Tough Enough will be returning under a brand new format. Unlike the 2011 adaption which saw Stone Cold Steve Austin, Booker T, Bill Demott and Trish Stratus coach a mixture of pro wrestlers, models and mma fighters to see who exactly was tough enough. This time the selected 16 men will already be trained wrestlers looking to show they are tough enough to compete on the grandest stage in Professional wrestling. Once again under the harsh eyes of Stone Cold Steve Austin as well as the training by respected veterans William Regal, Joey Mercury, Bill DeMott and Norman Smiley this cast of 16 will be slowly whittled down to one who will be crowned the 2014 Tough Enough Champion and will be offered a chance to sign with either Monday Night Raw or Friday Night Smackdown. The confirmed cast for this is as followed....
Ahtu Arkum - 6'5 - 297 pounds - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexandre Freitas (Alex Silva) - 6'0 - 200 pounds - Montreal Quebec, Canada
Bobby Smith (Bobby Beverly) - 5'10 - 209 pounds - Youngstown, Ohio
Cody Taylor Hall - 6'8 - 250 pounds - Atlanta, Georgia
David Phillips (Shawn Schultz) - 5'10 - 207 pounds - Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Dylan Bostic - 5'11 - 196 pounds - Morristown, Indiana
Elias Evan Markopoulos - 6'1 - 195 pounds - Kalamata, Greece
Jason Alexander Lindsey (Cedric Alexander) - 6'0 - 209 pounds - New Albany, Louisiana
Julian Micevski (Ethan Page) - 6'2 - 222 pounds - Stoney Creek Ontario, Canada
Marc Dionne (Stupefied) - 5'10 - 187 pounds - Victoriaville Quebec, Canada
Mark Angelosetti (Mr Touchdown) - 5'11 - 194 pounds - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Michael Cichowicz (Michael Facade) - 6'0 -199 pounds - Port Vue, Pennsylvania
Nathan Irwin (Nathan Cruz) - 5'11 - 185 pounds - Hull, England
Shane Strickland - 5'9 - 169 pounds - Tacoma, Washington
Thomas Stintsman (Blaster McMassive) - 6'5 - 250 pounds - Levittown, Pennsylvania
Trevor Lee Caldwell - 5'11 - 210 pounds - Cameron, North Carolina
These 16 men have been selected after a strenuous audition process which saw the men tested on their athletic abilities, charisma, mental toughness and in ring skills. This process reportedly saw over 100 applicants so for these 16 to be selected. You can be sure they all have something special.
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WWE holds press conference announcing a huge signing for the promotion
Earlier on today in a WWE Network exclusive a press conference was held by Triple H in regards to a new talent signing made by the WWE. This man in Triple H's words is a legend in his home country of Japan and has the skills and talent to become a legend across the world. With that Triple H then introduced to the world the man formerly known as KENTA who will now be coming to the WWE as Ronin.
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WWE Monday Night Raw
April 21st 2014
Baltimore, Maryland
Tonight is the Night
The latest edition of Monday Night Raw opens up with a video package detailing all of the key events from the previous show this includes focusing on the announcement that David Otunga will be running Monday Night Raw whilst Brad Maddox investigates this new group. Also highlighted are clips of Maddox interrogating the likes of Dean Ambrose, Antonio Cesaro, Christian and Daniel Bryan. Once this comes to an end highlights of the main event between Roman Reigns and Randy Orton begin to play before the latest edition of monday night raw officially begins. JBL and Josh Matthews on commentary begin to hype up the show especially the main event of the evening which will see Randy Orton put his title on the line against Roman Reigns.
The packed crowd in attendance erupt into boos as David Otunga's theme plays out from the titantron. Slowly making his way out onto the stage from the back is the current interim general manager David Otunga. Once he reaches the ringside area David Otunga grabs himself a microphone before he climbs into the ring.
Otunga: Unfortunately despite working tirelessly over the past few weeks. Despite having questioned and interrogated as many members of the roster as physically possible. Brad Maddox has been unable to find out any information regarding the hostile actions of this group which viciously and violently assaulted some of Raw's top stars without any given reason.
Clips from the attacks on Orton, Sheamus, The Usos and Xavier Woods play on the titantron.
Otunga: Some people may want to believe this group are cool. That they are trying to make a name. That they deserve respect for taking out the top dogs on Monday Night Raw. But in thinking that you are just as bad as that group of thugs. Yes you heard me. They are nothing more then street thugs looking to generate some buzz among the foolish people that sit in this arena and chant Yes.
The crowd begins to boo before a Yes chant begins much to David's displeasure.
Otunga: However and I am speaking directly to the mindless violent thugs that comprise that group. I want you to know that your actions will have great consequence. See you don't get to just show up here on Monday Night Raw when I am in charge and act like this is your show. In fact it seems to me the only time this group shows their faces is when they know they can get in their little cheap shots on people. But when it comes down to it. This only proves the fact that not only are they thugs but they are also cowards.
David Otunga then drops the microphone and leaves the ring. But as he nears the bottom of the ramp David looks over to his right hand side where a hooded man can be seen holding a sign with the words 'The fallen shall rise'. Otunga looks confused when the hooded man pulls his hood down revealing himself to be the leader of this mystery group standing by the leader is the dark haired girl. Otunga starts to back up when he walks into the other three members of the group. Quickly the two big men of this mystery group as well as the scruffy one take Otunga down on the ramp before they begin putting the boots to him. As the leader and the dark haired girl look on the two big men lift up Otunga before then slam him violently down onto the steel ramp with a double thrust spine buster. Whilst this was happening the scruffy haired man was laying out a couple of security guards who tried to get involved before the group disappears through the crowd.
Match One: Christian and Dean Ambrose vs Antonio Cesaro and Daniel Bryan
The opening contest of the evening saw four of the men interrogated by Brad Maddox last week clash in a tag team match. Based on all the men involved talents as you would expect this was a great match to open up Raw with the crowd very much on the side of Daniel Bryan and Antonio Cesaro. Bryan started things off with Christian and was actually on the offensive for most of the early portion until Christian was able to catch him off of the ropes with a power slam. From here Christian and Ambrose showed some surprisingly excellent team work as they cut the ring off and began to work over Bryan preventing him from tagging out to Cesaro. This continued for the vast majority of the match until Bryan was able to duck under a double clothesline before laying out both men with a split legged dropkick. From here Bryan made a desperation tag to Cesaro. Fired up Cesaro took the fight to both men hitting them both with uppercuts before he scored a near fall on Christian following a suplex. Cesaro then readied Christian for the Neutralizer when Ambrose tried to get back into the ring but before he could interfere he was laid out with a running knee strike by Bryan. This allowed Cesaro to hit Christian with the Neutralizer before making a cover for the win.
Justin: And the winners of the match Antonio Cesaro and Daniel Bryan.
The crowd explodes into cheers as Antonio Cesaro climbs to his feet before he is joined by Daniel Bryan. Bryan and Cesaro both get their arms raised in the air as on the outside of the ring the unstable Dean Ambrose kicks the steel steps in frustration.
Up in one of the sky boxes in the arena a suited up Sylvester Lefort is sitting down on a leather chair drinking champagne as he watches the show go on. Sitting with him is Sasha Banks who is wearing a long red dress. Renee Young walks into the room looking to get a few words with Lefort when from the side of the doorway a suited up Titus O'Neal steps out in front of her.
Titus: Can I help you?
Renee: I just wanted to get a few words with Lefort.
Titus: Well I can assure you now. Mr.Lefort is too busy to be speaking with you.
Renee: And since when did you speak for him Titus?
Titus: Since I was hired by Mr.Lefort to act as his personal bodyguard. And my job is to ensure that whilst he is scouting for his clients. That he is not disturbed. So do yourself a favor Renee and leave now. So that Mr.Lefort can continue his scouting.
Before Renee can even reply Titus backs her out of the room before slamming the door shut.
Backstage in the parking lot Brad Maddox steps out from his car and slowly walks into the arena. But as he starts to walk to his office he sees Daniel Bryan signing an autograph for a lucky fan.
Brad: Daniel Bryan. It's good to see you.
Bryan: What do you want Brad? To question me some more about this group.
Brad: No.
Bryan: Because I told you. I had nothing to do with it.
Brad: I believe you. In fact I wanted to speak with you about something.
Bryan: Alright.
Brad: Look I've just heard your team won earlier and I feel with that and some of your recent performances you've earned this opportunity. So the winner of tonight's match between Orton and Reigns. Will be your opponent at Extreme Rules with the title on the line.
Match Two: Aksana vs Emma vs Eva Marie vs Naomi vs Natalya vs Summer Rae - Women's Championship Battle Royal
A battle royal to crown the first Raw Women's Champion was next and it saw the six divas on the roster collide just to see who could hold that title. In the early stages everyone in the match paired off with Naomi battling the women responsible for her eye injury in Aksana and Natalya battling Total Divas rival Summer Rae. This left Emma to fight with Eva Marie in the center of the ring. But as always in these matches it didn't last that way as an alliance by Summer Rae and Eva quickly led to the elimination of Natalya before Summer laid out Emma with a spin kick. Following this up Summer and Eva then attacked Naomi drafting in Aksana to help them eliminate her. But just as it looked like it might be 3 on 1 against Emma, Summer Rae blindsided Aksana and threw her out of the ring. The crowd booed as Summer and Eva then beat down on Emma until a comeback from Emma ended with a dropkick which sent Eva out of the ring eliminating her. This left it down to Summer and Emma and the crowd was solidly behind Emma. The match between these two was very back and forth until both girls wound up on the turnbuckle. A few shots back and forth then saw both girls tumbling to the floor at the same time much to the confusion of the crowd.
Justin: And the..... Winners of the match Emma and Summer Rae
The crowd are as confused as everyone else when on the titantron both girls feet hit the floor at the same time. Both Emma and Rae climb to their feet and begin arguing as the footage replays once again.
Backstage in the locker room area Antonio Cesaro is packing up his gear getting ready to leave the arena. But as he nears the door Dean Ambrose walks into the room.
Dean: So you think you are something special right now huh?
Cesaro: What are you talking about?
Dean: You talk trash to me the other week and now you win that tag. So what you think you are better then me?
Cesaro: I didn't say that Dean. You are clearly imagining things.
Dean: Are you saying I'm crazy.
Cesaro: No I'm saying you are still out of it from one of my European Uppercuts earlier.
Dean: You had better shut up now...
Cesaro: Or what? Dean the honest truth is I don't think I am better then you. The real truth is i know I am better then you. And I certainly am a better US Champion then you ever was.
Dean: Well from what I remember. I beat the guy who beat you for this title. So that proves something.
Cesaro: Well why don't you try and prove something else and take me on with the title on the line.
Dean: When?
Cesaro: Extreme Rules.
Dean: Deal.
Brad Maddox is in his office watching some footage of what happened to David Otunga earlier on in the night when suddenly in walks Sheamus and The Usos.
Sheamus: You wanted to see us Brad.
Brad: Yes. I know you are all upset about what has been going on and I am to. This group is striking at any chance they can get.
Sheamus: So I take it you want us to rough em up for you.
Brad: Yes. But first of all I want to know why they are doing what they are doing. Which is why I am making it known next week there will be an open mic for whoever this is to speak.
Sheamus goes to speak but Maddox cuts him off.
Brad: But just because I am doing that doesn't mean they are getting off for what they have done. I want the three of you to call them out at Extreme Rules.
Jimmy: But there is four of them. I know we are all down for a fight. But they can play on the numbers game.
Brad: Go get the Miz and tell him he can have his shot at redemption as well. I imagine he is just as angry.
Match Three: Cody Rhodes, Evan Bourne, Sami Zayn and Goldust vs William Regal, Curtis Axel, Fandango and JTG
It was now time for the next match of the evening and it was a big eight man tag featuring some of Raw's rising stars as well as established veterans. The early stages of the match saw Sami Zayn take on William Regal in what was an enjoyable grappling match until Curtis Axel entered the ring and cheap shotted Zayn. William Regal for his part did not look too impressed but a blind tag was then made by JTG who went right after Sami Zayn. JTG stomped on Sami several times before he attempted a fisherman buster only to have Sami block it and tag out to Bourne. Bourne quickly sprang into the ring with a clothesline. But before he could make a cover Fandango broke things up. The match then broke down with everyone entering the ring and it looked like the referee was going to call for the bell when suddenly the group that has been jumping Raw superstars left and right hopped the rail. Before anyone in the ring could react. Cody Rhodes, Curtis Axel, JTG and Fandango were all pulled out of the ring by the four men. The large man with the black Mohawk quickly laid out JTG with a brutal clothesline whilst his longer haired partner threw Axel straight into the ring post laying him out. On the other side of the ring the scruffy haired man DDTed Fandango on the floor. This left Cody Rhodes who was actually getting the better of the leader of the group until he was low blowed by the dark haired women. This allowed the leader to throw Cody into the steps but before any more damage could be down Goldust left the ring to save his brother. The leader could be heard telling Goldust to stand aside as he didn't want to hurt him but Goldust refused and was quickly beaten down by the four men. This left just William Regal, Sami Zayn and Evan Bourne in the ring but as the group climbed up onto the apron and then into the ring the leader instead of sending them after Bourne, Zayn and Regal told them to stand aside and let them leave the ring. Confused both Zayn and Bourne left the ring but Regal refuses. The leader doesn't look happy as his group surrounds Regal and again he can be heard saying he doesn't want to hurt Regal but to his shock Regal responds with a right hand. The crowd explodes into cheers but before Regal can follow up he is pinned against the corner by the two big men of this stable. The leader stares at Regal and it looks like he is about to take a shot at him when Goldust climbs back into the ring. But before Goldust can do anything the scruffy member of the group and the leader pounce on him whilst the two big men hold Regal back forcing him to watch. The leader of the group then drags Goldust to his feet before he then drives him into the canvas with a Belly to Back Piledriver. The crowd in attendance all wince as Goldust is laid out on the canvas. Knowing the damage is down the leader has the two big men just shove Regal onto the canvas before they leave the ring and once again disappear into the crowd.
Having just seen what happened to Goldust on a monitor. A troubled Brad Maddox continues to watch as Goldust in the ring is placed on a stretcher. But just then he is distracted when both Summer Rae and Emma walk into the office arguing.
Brad: Please be quiet now.
Summer: But...
Brad: I said be quiet. Look I understand you are both upset about what happened in the battle royal.
Summer: I should have been named the winner her feet hit first.
Emma: We both hit the floor at the same time Summer. I'm down for a rematch tonight but all you keep on going on about is that you should be champion.
Brad: Neither of you are champion. Not yet at least. But you will both get your chance to prove who is the real champion at Extreme Rules. As it will be Summer Rae vs Emma for the Women's Championship.
Emma smiles whilst Summer Rae is clearly not happy and storms out of the room.
The crowd in attendance boos loudly as Heath Slater's theme plays out from the titantron. Slowly strutting out from the back is a grinning Heath Slater as clips of his win over Darren Young last week play on the titantron. Slater walks down to the ring before he grabs a microphone and despite the boos continuing from the crowd Heath still has a big smile on his face. Once in the ring Heath then mimics some air guitar before speaking into the mic
Heath: Ladies and Gentleman. HEATH SLATER IS HERE TO ROCK THE HOUSE. That's right people Heath Slater solo superstar is here once again to gain the ratings that I truly deserve. Because if you didn't see it last week. Last week I stepped in here and I showed to the world that I was the real star of the Nexus. And the real star of NXT Season One. Which I proved when I defeated Darren Young.
Again a replay of the finish airs whilst Slater smiles.
Heath: See Darren. You might be good. But you ain't Heath Slater. And I'm sure there are many guys in the back right now realizing that as well. Because I am now so much more then just a solo artist. No I am a star. I am a pop culture sensation all the way across the world. Because they know when Raw is live. When Raw goes Primetime. It's Slater time Baby.
The crowd boos louder.
Heath: I mean think about it people. Who else can say the things I can. I've eclipsed every star in Wrestling. It's not about Hulkamania anymore. It's all about Slatermania. Because everywhere I go. I'm looked at as a hero. It don't matter if it's Iceland, England, Mexico, Japan or even somewhere like Bulgaria. They all know Heath Slater. And that is why once again I'm challenging anyone in the back to a match to share in my spotlight for all my fans across the world.
As soon as Alexander Rusev's theme plays from the titantron Heath's smile fades. Rusev and Lana then slowly walk out from the back as a nervous Slater looks on from in the ring.
Match Four: Heath Slater vs Alexander Rusev w/Lana
Matched up against the undefeated Alexander Rusev. It was safe to say Heath Slater was not sporting his usual confidence. And that became quickly apparent why when right off of the bat Slater clocked Rusev with a right hand only to have Rusev stare him down. Heath then tried to quickly flee the ring only to have Rusev catch him and throw him into the corner. From here Rusev battered Heath with some knees to the mid section before he he threw him down onto the canvas with a Sambo Throw. Slater staggered to his feet and a vicious spinning heel kick by Rusev followed. The force of which looked like it knocked out Slater. With Slater down Rusev then clamped on the Accolade. With Slater out from the kick the referee has no choice but to call for the bell.
Justin: And the winner of the match Alexander Rusev.
The crowd just watched on as Rusev keeps hold of the submission until Lana orders him to let go. An emotionless Rusev then raises his arms in the air over Slater as Lana smiles.
Backstage in the hallway of the arena The Miz can be seen on his phone talking to someone when Sheamus and the Usos walk over to him.
Sheamus: Miz. We need to talk.
Miz: I have nothing to say to you.
Sheamus: Good then all you have to do is listen.
Miz: What do you want?
Jimmy: We need your help.
Miz smirks.
Miz: Really. You want my help. I mean Really.
Sheamus: Miz cut the crap. This group is attacking everyone. We need to stop them.
Miz: I don't need to do anything Sheamus. Especially not with you losers.
Jey: So it doesn't matter to you what they are doing.
Miz: Not in the slightest.
Miz then shakes his head before he goes to walk off but he turns round into a stiff right hand by William Regal which knocks him down on the floor. Regal then looks over at Sheamus and the Usos.
Regal: If you are looking for someone to fight with you against those bloody hooligans. Then look no further. I may be past my prime. I may not be a spring chicken, But my body is still packed full of vile venom and I want a fight.
Sheamus: That's good enough for us.
To all the superstars here on Monday Night Raw. I'm afraid I've got some Bad News.....
Bad News Barrett returns to in ring competition
May 5th
Main Event: Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns - WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Finally in the main event of the evening. Randy Orton had to defend his title against the man who defeated him last week in Roman Reigns. The crowd was entirely behind Roman Reigns right from the off looking to see him possibly win the title tonight from the much hated champion. The early stages of this match was all Orton who took the fight to his much stronger challenger looking to possibly end it early. But after hitting the ropes and looking for one of his trademark clotheslines. Orton was countered with a samoan drop by Reigns. This was a key turning point in the match as Roman began to go on the offense hitting Orton with a devastating array of power moves. Reigns then motioned for the superman punch but as he went for it Randy caught him in mid air with a power slam. With both men down the crowd continued to chant for Reigns. Roman staggered to his feet and Randy tried for an RKO only to have Reigns shove him off into the ropes. Reigns then tried again for the superman punch on the return but Orton ducked under and shoved Roman shoulder first into the ring post. From here Orton tactically went to work on the arm as on commentary JBL cited that if Reigns' arm is weakened so is the force of the spear. Continuing to attack the arm of Reigns Orton was clearly looking to completely render Roman's right arm useless. Locking in a fujiwara armbar on roman. It looked like Randy might get the submission right here but somehow Roman was able to grab the ropes. Orton then stalked Roman as he climbed to his feet and it looked like once again he was going to go for the RKO only to have Reigns shove him off down to the canvas. Despite feeling the effects of his right arm Reigns cracked Orton with a superman punch to a massive pop before he motioned for the spear. Orton staggered to his feet and Roman charged at him only to have Randy side step and fling him shoulder first into the ring post. Roman staggers back into an RKO from Randy who then makes a cover for the win.
Justin: And the winner of the match and still Champion Randy Orton.
The crowd erupts into boos as the announcement is made and slowly a victorious Randy Orton climbs to his feet in the ring. After being handed his title by the referee a smirking Orton then slowly climbs the turnbuckle and raises his title in the air as Daniel Bryan walks out onto the stage and stares at the man he will be facing at Extreme Rules.
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Smackdown Recap
April 11th - May 2nd
The Animal rules again
With the draft taking away not only the Tag Team Championships but as well as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It was safe to say that Smackdown did not come off well when it come to the title front. But when it come to sheer star power it was clear Smackdown had done very well for itself when the opening segment on it's April 11th card saw Batista, John Cena, The Big Show, Mark Henry, Dolph Ziggler and Seth Rollins all come out and argue over who should be named the champion of Smackdown. To the crowd's shock and the wrestlers shock. CM Punk then finally returned to the WWE and in a manner similar to his pipebomb promo tore into the company for it's treatment of him before then tearing down ever single person in the ring. Before anyone could reply a loud Excuse me echoed out before Vickie Guerrero walked out from the back onto the stage. After reminding everyone that she makes the decisions and no-one has the right to just call them self a champion. Vickie announced a battle royal later on in the evening to crown the first ever Smackdown Champion. Everyone in the ring nodded their head when the lights went out in the arena and when they switched back on the Wyatts had pulled Cena out of the ring and began beating him down. Before Big Show could help Cena he was cheap shotted by Batista whilst Dolph Ziggler attacked Mark Henry. Seth Rollins for his part looked conflicted as to whether he should help Cena but before he got his chance he was pulled out of the ring and flung into the ring post by CM Punk.
The battle royal that evening saw the entire Smackdown Roster of Alberto Del Rio, Batista, Big E Langston, Big Show, Billy Gunn, Bray Wyatt, Brodus Clay, Camacho, CM Punk, Diego, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntrye, Erick Rowan, Fernando, Hornswoggle, Jack Swagger, Jinder Mahal, John Cena, Kane, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio, Road Dogg, Ryback, Santino, Seth Rollins, Sin Cara, Tensai, The Great Khali, Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder. Despite the knowledge that the title was on the line judging by some of the competitors actions it was clear they had other reasons for being in the match. John Cena was one of these as he went right for the Wyatt Family but much to his anger Bray and his group eliminated themselves from the match before he could get to them. With Cena distracted by the Wyatts he was flipped right out of the ring by CM Punk who appeared to be showing a new heel side to himself where he was willing to take any and every cheap shot possible. With two of the big names going quickly some of the newer superstars in the match began to show off some real potential to becoming favorites to win as both Brodus Clay and Big E Langston earned themselves several impressive eliminations each with Brodus tossing out Tensai, Tatsu, Ryder, Khali, Hornswoggle and much to everyone's surprise Rey Mysterio whilst Langston eliminated Alberto Del Rio, The New Age Outlaws and Camacho. But when these two beasts come face to face it was Langston who continued to impress when he eliminated Clay but before he could even turn back round he was also flipped out of the ring by CM Punk. Getting cockier and cockier Punk clapped his hands like Langston and mimicked his taunt only to turn round into a dropkick by Rollins which eliminated him from the match. As the battle royal continued and many more were eliminated we got down to the final four of Seth Rollins, Batista, Dolph Ziggler and Mark Henry. It was here that loud chants for Seth Rollins could be heard coming from the crowd and after eliminating both Henry and Ziggler before drilling Batista with a Curb Stomp it looked like Seth was going to win the match when he was hit with a GTS by Punk. Smirking Punk then left the ring and allowed Batista to toss Rollins out of the ring and become the First ever Smackdown Champion.
The next week on Smackdown Batista had a full on championship presentation ceremony in which he reminded everyone that he did not return to the WWE for the fans or to make friends. That instead the reason for his return was to simply make money and win the title. Much to Batista's surprise he was interrupted by the Big Show who criticized the new champion for his attitude and challenged him to a contest for the title that night. Firing back Batista reminded Show that he didn't even make it to the final four last week. But before Batista could continue his tirade he was knocked out by the Giant. Later on in the main event of the evening The Big Show defeated Alberto Del Rio in singles competition only to then be hit with a spear by Batista who standing over Big Show told him he accepted his challenge but that it would take place at Extreme Rules. April 25th's Smackdown opened up with the Big Show in ring speaking about his history with Batista in the past and saying that he personally has always thought Batista was the arrogant and selfish man that is now in possession of the title. Before Show could finish his promo a suited up Batista appeared on the titantron and branded Big Show as nothing more then a side show act designed to draw in casual viewers. This statement clearly irritated Big Show who later on in the evening defeated Rey Mysterio with a KO Punch. On the last edition of Smackdown a contract signing was held for the Smackdown Championship match between Big Show and Batista and after a few harsh words back and forth Batista tried to cheap shot Big Show only to wind up being choke slammed through the table.
Another title introduced to the Smackdown Brand was the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. But unlike the Smackdown Championship. These titles were not going to be decided in a battle royal. Instead Vickie Guerrero announced an eight team tournament to crown the champions. The first one of these matches took place on the April 11th edition of Smackdown with Los Matadores defeating The New Age Outlaws when Diego pinned Road Dogg following a double Samoan Drop. With their win Los Matadores found out the next week that their opponents in the next round would be none other then the Wyatt Family after Luke Harper pinned Yoshi Tatsu following a discuss lariat. The third match in the tournament saw Big E Langston and Mark Henry take on Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio. But in a shocking moment just as it looked like Big E might put Rey away with a Big Ending he was spun round and hit with a Worlds Strongest Slam by Mark Henry. Henry then put Rey on top of Langston and just watched on as the ref made the count. Finally in the last match in the first round of this tournament which took place saw Drew McIntrye and Jinder Mahal team up to face a debuting team from NXT of Jason Jordan and Tye Dillinger. In an impressive performance from the debuting team they quickly impressed the fans with some solid team work before Jordan pinned Drew with a cross body block. In a post match interview it became clear that this team was of a Teacher in Tye Dillinger and his protege Jason Jordan.
With his shocking turn on Big E Langston during the tag team tournament. Fans would have to wait until the show before Extreme Rules to find out exactly why he did what he did. In a scathing promo Henry chastised Langston saying that whilst it is was good that Big E won the battle royal. He should have stood aside and let Henry win. As unlike Langston who has his whole career ahead of him. For Henry time is running out and that win could have been his road back to a title. Big E Langston then walked out to the ring. Langston called Henry a mentor to him and said he always respected him. But now he couldn't respect the man in front of him for what he has become. Langston then offered Henry a chance to get his hands on a title by saying he would put his intercontinental championship on the line. Smirking Henry accepted the match before he left the ring and made his way backstage.
Another champion who didn't have to look too far for her challenger was Divas Champion AJ Lee. Since winning the title AJ has held on to it for a record amount of time. Hitting 292 days as champion when it reached April 11th. However to her shock when AJ cut a promo on April 11th calling herself not only the greatest women's champion of all time but also the greatest women's wrestler of all time. Her Bodyguard Tamina yanked the microphone from her and said she was sick and tired of hearing people boast about AJ's reign when half of the time it was down to Tamina's interference that she was able to retain that title. Before AJ could respond much to the delight of the fans in attendance Tamina dropped her with a Samoan Drop before following up with a Superfly splash. Over the next two weeks Tamina would pick up some impressive wins over Layla and Cameron when after a hard fought win over Layla she was attacked from behind by AJ Lee who locked in the Black Widow. Once Tamina was down AJ then grabbed a mic and called her an ingrate after everything AJ had done for her. Finally on the may 2nd edition of Smackdown it was under the orders of Vickie Guerrero that AJ would have to put her women's title on the line against Tamina at Extreme Rules.
One feud which did carry over from Wrestle Mania was Bray Wyatt and John Cena. Although some might have thought with John's win against Bray Wyatt at Wrestlemania was the end of this saga. It clearly wasn't in the mind of Bray Wyatt as he didn't just continue the mind games so much as he escalated them drastically. As on the April 18th edition of Smackdown Wyatt began to stalk Nikki Bella and midway through a match between John Cena and Brodus Clay later on in the evening. On the titantron footage of Wyatt and his family standing by with a terrified Nikki Bella began to play causing Cena to abandon the match and run backstage. After chasing roud the arena after Wyatt. In a shocking scene Cena found Nikki tied up to a chair with a goat mask covering her face. The next week on Smackdown Cena was clearly angered and said he didn't think Bray could stoop any lower with all the other things he has done But that targeting Nikki was a new low even for him. Demanding a rematch with Wyatt for Extreme Rules. Cena didn't have to wait too long for an answer as Bray showed up on the titantron and began to compare Cena to a super hero. But just like every super hero he had a weakness. And that weakness is all the fans who chant his name. Because be it them saying he sucks or them saying let's go Cena. He mattered to them. He meant something and it was now Bray's mission to take away that meaning. Which is what he will do to John Cena at Extreme Rules.
Ever since his return to the WWE CM Punk made it clear that he wasn't here to make friends or win fans. Instead all he was here to do was win matches and get another title put round his waist before as he put it he takes another vacation. But much to his anger and annoyance his chance at becoming the first Smackdown Champion was sullied when he was eliminated by the growing ever popular Seth Rollins. But once Seth made it to the final two a bitter Punk attacked him which allowed Batista to eliminate Rollins. Still bitter the next week CM Punk walked out to the ring and called Seth Rollins a cheap imitation of himself. Mentioning their back stories as well as similarities in their hair styles at points. Punk berated Rollins calling him a lower class version of himself. Not willing to stand for these insults Rollins charged the ring and he and Punk engaged in a very heated brawl which spilled out of the ring before security got involved. Later on that evening Rollins challenged Punk to a match the next week on the April 25th edition of Smackdown but the match never really got underway because once the bell rung Punk offered a test of strength to Rollins before pulling him in and kneeing him to the groin. Following up with a Go to Sleep on Rollins. Punk smirked and said he could not believe everyone in the building was that stupid. Because one thing that should be known by now is that CM Punk only competes on his own terms and that if Seth wants a match he will have to wait until Extreme Rules. An irate Rollins the next week accepted Punk's challenge stating that when he was a young man starting out in the business he idolized punk. but as he got to know him he saw that Punk was not someone who you could idolize. Instead he was a selfish, incredibly disrespectful and ungrateful and that he is dying for a chance to knock CM Punk down a peg at Extreme Rules.
Finally with it being post Wrestlemania as seen with Raw. Several new talents made their debuts. With Dillinger and Jordan making an instant impact in the Tag Team Division. Smackdown Fans were also introduced to two more faces set to join the brand. One of which had several vignettes hyping up his debut in Adam Rose. Whilst the other man who made his debut on April 11th was high flying Brit Adrian Neville. Picking up a win in his debut match over Jinder Mahal in which he wowed audiences with his high flying moves especially his finisher an imploding 450 splash. Neville then followed up with another victory on April 18th when he defeated Zack Ryder. However this was a quick turning point in Neville's main roster run. As after a win on April 18th over Drew McIntrye with his imploding 450 Neville was attacked by Ryder. On May 2nd a bitter and frustrated Ryder explained his attack on Neville by saying that at one stage he was Adrian Neville. He was the hero of the fans and all the little kids. But now he has been thrown aside and called a loser. And now because of the fans turning against him and picking themselves a new favorite. He will make it his mission to beat all of their heroes.
Extreme Rules Smackdown Matches
Big Show vs Batista - Smackdown Heavyweight Championship Match
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins
Big E Langston vs Mark Henry - Intercontinental Championship Match
AJ Lee vs Layla - Divas Championship
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Tough Enough 2014
Episode One: Just how tough is enough?
It is the very first episode of Tough Enough Season 1 on the WWE Network in 2014! The show opens up with the host of Tough Enough Stone Cold Steve Austin standing inside one of the many rings in the WWE Performance Center. Austin then begins to talk in depth about Tough Enough calling this season the real toughest of the bunch. As this will not be 16 trainees with full time jobs looking to change their lives. No this will be 16 wrestlers who are on the brink of becoming stars. Men who have been on the cusp of being signed in the past. But for some reason or other have never been able to reach their full potential until now. Because these 16 men now all will get one huge opportunity to make their dreams come true. As these 16 men will battle out to show that they are indeed tough enough to earn a place on the main roster.
With that Austin goes on to introduce the contestants for this year's tough enough. They include the power house from Pennsylvania Ahtu, Self dubbed Canadian bad boy Alexandre Freitas, Flashy Ohio Native Bobby Smith, 2nd generation wrestler Cody Hall, Gritty Tennessee native David Phillips, Young prospect Dylan Bostic, Fellow youngster and veteran Elias Evan Markopoulos, Highly touted Louisiana native Jason Alexander Lindsey, Self dubbed Feature presentation Julian Micevski, Video game obsessed Marc Dionne, Football standout Mark Angelosetti, Daredevil Michael Cichowicz, Cocky Englishman Nathan Irwin, Tacoma native Shane Strickland, 6'5 titan Thomas Stintsman and North Carolinian Trevor Lee Caldwell.
The 16 contestants then walked into the performance center and all looked awestruck at the surrounding and the facility as a whole. The group grow a bit more star struck as Austin has them all climb up onto the apron of the ring he is standing in and he tells them to get used to this ring and this building as they will be spending a very long time in this facility. Because unlike all past seasons of tough enough. Austin says he knows these guys are good. Or else they wouldn't be standing in front of him. But what he needs to know is just how good are they. Just how tough are they and most importantly can they make it in the WWE. Which is why to help them on their way he has brought in several of the great coaches from the performance center to help them. They are veteran trainer Bill Demott, WCW veteran Norman Smiley, WWE and ECW veteran Joey Mercury and of course one of the greatest wrestlers to come out of the UK William Regal.
The coaches all joined Austin in the ring to a round of applause from all the contestants. All the contestants are highly respectful of their coaches but one or two namely Irwin and Micevski claim that whilst the coaches are all great. It isn't their intention to be great it's their intention to be legendary. With all the coaches and contestants present Austin finally revealed the premise for this season of Tough Enough. Because as he has said a few times already. It's not a matter of are these guys tough enough. It's a matter of are these guys tough enough to make it in the WWE. Which is why this years competition has been designed to make sure they are completely ready for the challenges they will face on the main roster. Because for the first time ever in Tough Enough History it won't be a matter of winning competitions or challenges. No this time the winner of tough enough will be the most proven competitor in the bunch. As this time round instead the winner of tough enough will be decided in an old fashion round robin style tournament to declare the champion. With the winner gaining two points for every victory as the tournament goes on those falling behind on points will slowly be eliminated from the competition. Which means that every match you are in is just as important as the next as wins and losses matter in this tournament. The looks on the contestants faces varied here as some were shocked, a couple didn't look to happy and some looked pleased with the announcement. But all this changed with another curve ball announcement by Austin in that these matches will take place in the performance center in front of WWE personnel as well as WWE superstars and Performance Center trainees.
Austin laughed as he saw the stunned expressions on all 16 contestant's faces before he explained that when it comes to the WWE you have to expect the unexpected at any and all times. And that includes tonight. Because right now all 16 will be put to the test in an over the top rope battle royal. With the winner being able to select his first opponent in the tournament. All the contestants looked shocked as Austin and the coaches all exited the ring and climbed out onto the apron. As Austin and the coaches all then climbed down from the apron the stunned contestants all entered the ring for the battle. With the coaches all watching on it was safe to say the pressure was on these guys as Austin walked over to a small table positioned near ringside and rang the bell.
Despite not being prepared or ready for the match none of the participants waste any time in brawling with one another. Despite the fact that this was supposed to be every man for himself it did not take long for alliances to form as Nathan Irwin, Mark Angelosetti, Julian Micevski and Alexandre Freitas all began to watch out for one another and target one of the Three big men in the match in Thomas Stintsman. Another two men who worked together were Bobby Smith and David Phillips who targeted young prospect Evan Markopoulos. This left the rest of the participants battling among themselves until Ahtu Arkum began to put his devastating power into display leveling several men before pressing Dylan Bostic over his head before throwing him out of the ring. Continuing to put his power on display Ahtu then tossed out Trevor Lee and Marc Dionne before he and Cody Hall began brawling. But as these two big men tussled by the ropes they were unable to defend themselves when Jason Lindsey flipped them out of the ring. Lindsey then turns round and sees Cichowicz charging at him only to have Jason dump him out of the ring. The match was now down to ten and continued on with the group of four managing to eliminate Stintsman and Strickland before Markopoulos hit Freitas with a dropkick knocking him out of the ring. But as Evan climbed to his feet he was spine bustered by Angelosetti who tossed him out of the ring. As the eliminated contestants all stood round ringside and the eliminations continued the match finally come down to Jason Lindsey, Nathan Irwin and Bobby Smith. Lindsey who had been impressive the whole match hit Smith with an impressive springboard kick which wobbled him and allowed Jason to then toss him out of the ring. But before he could turn round Lindsey was flipped out of the ring by Irwin who won the match.
The coaches at ringside all applauded before all gave some thoughts and in put on the match. Regal for his part said he was most impressed with the guts displayed by Evan Markopoulos but also said he liked the attitude of Irwin in that he has a win at all costs mentality which reminds him of himself. Smiley and Mercury on the other hand shared the opinion that Lindsey and Ahtu were the ones to watch out for. Whilst Demott again like Regal said he loved that Iwrin capitalized on Lindsey's mistake. However as to be expected it was Austin who really hit the nail on the head when he said in a battle royal it is every man for himself and whilst Jason looked impressive. He took his eye off the ball. With that Irwin was then allowed to choose his first opponent in the tournament and he selected the youngest in the group Elias Evan Markopoulos. With that the matches for the next show were all lined up as followed.
Nathan Irwin vs Elia Evan Markopoulos
Ahtu Arkum vs Bobby Smith
Alexandre Freitas vs Dylan Bostic
Trevor Lee Caldwell vs Thomas Stintsman
Julian Micevski vs Marc Dionne
Jason Alexander Lindsey vs David Phillips
Mark Angelosetti vs Cody Taylor Hall
Shane Strickland vs Michael Cichowicz
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MA Philosophy Structure
The programme consists of one 10,000 word Dissertation and 8 modules taken for credit.
Credits for Dissertation = 60
Total credits for courses = 120
Total credits = 180
The Dissertation component is mandatory, as are the two Philosophy Research Preparation Seminars PHILGA11 and PHILGA12. Conversion students must also take the two General Philosophy courses for conversion students (PHILGA09 General Philosophy 1: Ethics & Political Philosophy & PHILGA10 General Philosophy 2: Knowledge & Reality).
1st Term
Students take four 15-credit courses. These are: the MA Research Preparation Seminar, and three other MA courses coded PHILGA…
Conversions students must take the following TWO General Philosophy courses:
- PHILGA09 General Philosophy: Moral & Political Philosophy (UCL MA students only)
- PHILGA10 General Philosophy: Knowledge & Reality (UCL MA students only)
All MA students must take the Philosophy Research Preparation Seminar, which introduces students to graduate study in Philosophy and provides a forum for philosophical discussion. (This course is restricted to UCL MA Philosophy students.)
2nd Term
Students take four 15-credit courses. They must take the Philosophy Research Preparation Seminar, and three other MA courses coded PHILGA…
In either the first term or the second term, students may take one 15-credit course from another department, with the approval of the MA Tutor (a maximum of one course in the whole year). (With the approval of the MA Tutor, Philosophy courses in the School of Public Policy/Department of Political Science will not be counted as courses in another department.)
3rd Term
Any modules assessed by unseen examination will have the exam in this term.
Students will work on their Dissertations, under supervision from their Dissertation tutor. The summer term allocation is for three supervisions; these usually run as follows:
- Plan and suggested readings
- Discuss drafted written work
- Further revisions to drafted work
Some supervisors may give feedback on a penultimate draft in the summer vacation.
MA PPE of Health Structure
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), optional modules (75 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
Core Modules
- Philosophy Politics and Economics of Health
- Health Policy and Reform
- Cost-benefit Analysis and Health
Optional Modules can include:
- Global Justice and Health
- Translational Clinical Science
- Contemporary Political Philosophy I and II
- Global Health and Development
- Comparative Human Rights Law
- Public Ethics
- Introduction to Philosophy of Science
- Ideas of Health and Sickness in Industrial Society
- Science, Governance and the Public
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000–12,000 words. They are assigned a supervisor for the summer term when they undertake this project.
MA Orientation
Click here for the moodle site with the MA Philosophy course handbook (UCL log-in required).
MA Philosophy Regulations
Scheme of Award
- The MA course consists of credits to the value of 180.
- Each student must take modules to the value of 120 credits and submit a dissertation to the value of 60 units.
- Each student must normally take Research Preparation 1 and Research Preparation 2, each of 15 credits. These are graded on a 'pass / fail' basis.
- For classification purposes the six modules that are given a numerical value are treated as if they had the value of eight modules, so that the dissertation contributes one third of the overall mark.
- For the purposes of classification, any mark above 80 is capped at 80.
- For ease of calculation, the overall average is determined by multiplying the dissertation mark by three, summing the product with the grades for the modules with numerical marks, and dividing by nine.
In order to pass a candidate must:
- Achieve an overall average of 50 or higher (rounded)
- Achieve a mark of 50 or higher on the dissertation.
A failing dissertation cannot be condoned.
Up to two modules in the range 40-49 can be condoned, provided the overall average is above 50.
If the overall average is below 50 (rounded), or the dissertation is below 50, or the candidate has a fail below 40, or three or more papers in the 40-49 range, the candidate fails.
In order to achieve the award of Merit a candidate must:
- Achieve an overall average of 60 or higher (rounded)
- Achieve a mark of 60 or higher on the dissertation.
- Have no marks below 50, no condoned marks, no-resits, and all marks based on first attempt.
In order to achieve the award of Distinction a candidate must:
- Achieve an overall average of 70 or higher (rounded)
- Achieve a mark of 70 or higher on the dissertation.
- Have no marks below 50, no condoned marks, no-resits, and all marks based on first attempt.
Consideration of borderline:
If the overall rounded mark is 69 (59 for merit) the candidate is borderline. (Raw mark of 68.5, or 58.5 or above)
An award of a Distinction can be made
- where the mark in the dissertation is 70 or above; and
- where at least half of the taught credits are at or above 70, after rounding; and
- where there is no mark below 50, after rounding; and
- where there are no re-sit marks and all the marks for the modules are first attempts.
Equivalent consideration should be given to the award of a Merit. If the weighted overall mark is 59, an award of a Merit can be made
- where, after rounding to the nearest integer, the mark in the dissertation is 65 or above; and
- where at least half of the taught credits are at or above 60, after rounding; and
- where there is no mark below 50, after rounding; and
- where there are no re-sit marks and all the marks for the modules are first attempts.
If any candidate on a Masters programme fulfils each of these criteria, the Board of Examiners must award either a Merit or Distinction, as appropriate. These criteria must be applied to all candidates on Masters programmes. All criteria must be satisfied.
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MA Philosophy Modules Marking Criteria
Distinction (A = 70-74; A+ = 75-80)
Characteristics: exceptional thoroughness and clarity; exceptional insight or critical ability; originality; clarity and rigour of argument; extensive reading; demonstrated ability to formulate responses to questions in novel and relevant ways. Answers which address the question directly and proceed lucidly from one paragraph to the next throughout the essay. Answers need not be 'perfect': Distinction marks may be awarded either to work which, though not faultless, exhibits exceptional intellectual qualities (sophistication; originality; judiciousness), or, conversely, to work which, though not exhibiting any truly exceptional intellectual qualities, possesses virtues of composition and clarity to a markedly high degree. An A+ mark is reserved for work which shows an obviously superior understanding of the complexities of the issues involved and which the examiner considers distinctive in its excellence.
Merit (B = 60-64; B+ = 65-69)
(N.B. to achieve an overall merit 65 or higher is necessary in the dissertation - see regulations here)
Characteristics: well organized, clearly expressed; direct and relevant response to the question; evidence of good analytical skills, critical thinking, and wider reading; effective grasp of concepts; relevant use of illustrative material. Answers which show a good command of the subject and use this knowledge to construct a soundly structured and argued piece of work, which may nonetheless also display some faults (missing certain aspects of the question, containing patches of weaker material, or holding back from giving voice to the writer's own views). Avoiding most of these faults is required for B+.
Pass (C = 50-54; C+ = 55-59)
Characteristics: shows a general understanding of the question; relevant but limited reading and use of examples; competent reproduction of ideas and concepts from lectures and textbooks with little evidence of independent, critical appraisal, or of wider reading; illustrative material of general relevance but not fully integrated with the text. Answers which show a sound knowledge of basic considerations and arguments, but which present considerations outside an analytical framework, fail to cover some key aspects of the topic, and/or make insufficient reference to the question.
Condonable Fail (D = 40-49)
Characteristics: shows an understanding of the question and the broader subject area, but gives little evidence of detailed knowledge or reading; contains serious mistakes or misunderstandings, unsupported assertion, and/or irrelevant material; fails to cover many key aspects of the topic; poor organization; poor expression; wholly uncritical approach; unsupported assertion. Answers where there is some grasp of the topic and some evidence of basic knowledge – of taking notes and reading basic textbooks – but little beyond that.
Fail (F = 39 and below)
Characteristics: fails to provide an answer to the question set; shows no more than a very general acquaintance with the field; absence, or near absence, of organization; complete, or almost complete, lack of relevance; errors or incoherence revealing failure to absorb basic material taught on the course; consists only of notes making isolated points.
MA Supervision List Summer 2015
The supervision list will be posted online at the end of the Easter break 2015.
MA Dissertation Submission
Two copies of your MA dissertation are due in the Departmental Office by 4pm on Monday 1 September 2014.
You also need to submit this on the Moodle site by this deadline.
Dissertations should be handed in as follows:
- Two copies, not in folder or cover, but with the pages of each copy well secured (e.g. stapled or bound) and including the Cover Sheet below
- Download Cover Sheet (Word doc)The module code for the dissertation is PHILGA99
- On the front page please put the total number of words (Maximum 12,000: including footnotes, excluding bibliography / referencing)
- Your dissertation should have a clear bibliography at the end listing all works you have referred to or quoted from.
- Do not include your name anywhere in the dissertation.
Important Note on 'Computer Failure'
Computer failure is not a sufficient reason to excuse late submissions. Candidates are advised to make back-up copies and store them away from the computer as well as, closer to the submission date, printing out draft copies. This is the responsibility of the candidate.
How do I connect to Eduroam (the UCL wireless network)?
You can connect to Eduroam using your UCL userid appended with '@ucl.ac.uk' (e.g. email@example.com) and your UCL account password.
What will my timetable be?
Full MA module timetable information is available on the department website via the UCL common timetable system.
How do I confirm the modules I want to take?
Module confirmation is completed via Portico - please read the registration guide.
How do I change a module I have previously confirmed I want to take?
It is not possible for you to change modules once they have been confirmed. If you need to please email Richard Edwards with an explanation.
Which modules are compulsory?
The two Philosophy Research Preparation Seminars PHILGA11 and PHILGA12 are mandatory. Conversion students must also take the two General Philosophy courses for conversion students. All students must take 8 modules in total, including the above, and complete the dissertation component.
What is the different between a 'Graduate Studies' course and a 'Research Seminar'?
The emphasis in a Graduate Studies course is on giving students an intensive grounding in a specific area of philosophy, such as philosophy of language, or normative ethics.This will typically involve a syllabus of pedagogically important articles or book chapters.
A Research Seminar on the other hand is explicitly focused on the current research interests of the module tutor, and will typically involve presentation of the tutor's own research.
Can I take undergraduate level courses?
You can only take courses with a code beginning 'PHILGA...'. However, many of these modules are also shared with MPhil and/or undergradaute students, often resulting in larger classes and a different seminar dynamic. Information about which modules are shared, and with whom, is available on the course list.
Can I take modules 'outside' the Department?
In either the first term or the second term, students may take one 15-credit course from another department, with the approval of the MA tutor (a maximum of one course in the whole year).
With the approval of the MA tutor, philosophy courses in the School of Public Policy/Department of Political Science will not count as courses in another department.
When and how do I get my results?
Provisional essay results are released on Moodle - an email will be sent when available. These are provisional until the Board of Examiners has met, by which time marks will have been moderated by a second examiner and confirmed by the external examiner. The board of examiners meeting is usually mid October.
What is the maximum word length for assessed essays?
The maximum is 4500 words, not inclusive of references and bibliography. Assessed work more than 10% longer than this will not be accepted for submission (i.e. it will not be date-stamped or otherwise recorded as formally submitted), but immediately returned to the student with instructions to reduce the word length.The work may then be resubmitted, except insofar as penalties for late submission may apply.
If submitted work is subsequently found to have an inaccurately stated word count, and to exceed the upper word limit by at least 10% and by less than 20%, the mark will be reduced by ten percentage marks, subject to a minimum mark of a minimum pass assuming that the work merited a pass.
For work which exceeds the upper word limit by 20% or more, a mark of zero will be recorded.
What are the coursework deadlines and penalties for late submission?
Essays for first term modules have to be submitted by 4pm on the first day of the second term (moodle and hard copy). Essays for second term modules have to be submitted by 4pm on the the first working day of the third term. Strict penalties are applied when an essay is submitted late. These are normally waived only for medical reasons, provided that documentary evidence is submitted.
Where can I find information about the MA Philosophy dissertation?
Please see the dissertation information here.
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The Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) is the world's largest museum complex and research organization. The age of the Smithsonian's structures, past inattention to maintenance needs, and high visitation levels have left its facilities in need of revitalization and repair. This testimony discusses our prior work on some effects of the condition of the Smithsonian's facilities and whether the Smithsonian has taken steps to maximize facility resources. It also discusses the current estimated costs of the Smithsonian's needed facilities projects. In addition, it describes preliminary results of GAO's ongoing work on the extent to which the Smithsonian developed and implemented strategies to fund these projects, as GAO recommended in prior work. The work for this testimony is based on GAO's 2005 report, Smithsonian Institution: Facilities Management Reorganization Is Progressing, but Funding Remains a Challenge; GAO's review of Smithsonian documents and other pertinent information; and interviews with Smithsonian officials.
In 2005, GAO reported that facilities-related problems at the Smithsonian had resulted in a few building closures and posed a serious long-term threat to the collections. For example, the 1881 Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall was closed to the public in 2004 for an indefinite period over concern about its deteriorating roof structure. Currently, this building remains closed. GAO also found that the Smithsonian had taken steps to maximize the effectiveness of its existing resources for facilities. Preliminary results of GAO's ongoing work indicate that as of March 30, 2007, the Smithsonian estimated it would need about $2.5 billion for its revitalization, construction, and maintenance projects from fiscal year 2005 through fiscal year 2013, up from an estimate of $2.3 billion in 2005. In 2005, GAO recommended that the Smithsonian develop and implement a strategic funding plan to address its facilities needs. The Smithsonian Board of Regents--the Smithsonian's governing body--has taken some steps to address GAO's recommendation regarding a strategic funding plan. The board created an ad-hoc committee, which, after reviewing nine options, such as establishing a special exhibition fee, decided to request an additional $100 million annually in federal funds for facilities for the next 10 years, for a total of an additional $1 billion. The President's fiscal year 2008 budget proposal, however, proposes an increase of about $44 million over the Smithsonian's fiscal year 2007 appropriation. It is not clear how much of this proposed increase would be used to support facilities, and how Congress will respond to the President's budget request. Absent significant changes in the Smithsonian's funding strategy or significant increases in funding from Congress, the Smithsonian faces greater risk to its facilities and collections over time. GAO is continuing to evaluate the Smithsonian's efforts to strategically manage, fund, and secure its real property. We expect to publish a report on these issues later this year.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace with Bukhansan Mountain.
Changing of the Guards Ceremony held daily for visitors.
Child playing camel with her mother.
Full view of the Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall where the king greeted foreign envoys and oversaw large events.
A lonely shot of the Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall during its closing hour.
Looking towards Geunjeongmun, the third inner gate.
Pond of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion with Bukhansan Mountain.
The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion during winter.
The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion towards the end of winter.
Standing in the middle arch of Gwanghwamun where the king once walked, looking towards the first inner gate Heungnyemun.
The National Folk Museum of Korea in the distance. It houses nearly 100,000 artifacts from the traditional Korean lifestyle.
The two-story Hyangwonjeong sits on a man-made island.
Jangandang, where King Gojong used to reside.
Walking through the Geunjeong Gate towards Heungnyemun.
From the raised platform of the Throne Hall looking south, you'll see the tall buildings lined up next to Gwanghwamun Plaza.
The very happy man acting as a royal guard. Feel free to stare at him all day. Just don't touch him.
The lion-unicorn, known as "haitai," sits in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace to protect the city from natural disasters.
The statue of the legendary Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, who never lost a naval battle in his life. In the Battle of Myeongnyang, his ships were outnumbered 13 to 133. Who won? Yi Sun-Sin.
Two women walking and talking. Not the first time seeing people carry boxes on their head.
Street food sold on a triangular island surrounded by roads. Target customers: pedestrians on the way or from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Chestnuts: one of the healthiest winter street foods. That and sweet potatoes.
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i dont know how to put them here in full, so click on the links i uploaded the pics
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Yeah, he is hot.
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Kahlil Bell: Basically, it was just the offensive line. We kind of caught the defense. They were blitzing, and the offensive line pretty much washed everybody away and got on their man and covered everybody up. It just pretty much opened up. I didn't really have to shaky nobody near the line. I didn't have to break no tackles. It was just reading through my keys, and once I read my through keys and saw the crease, I just tried to explode upfield as fast as possible.
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Business news from the Fredericksburg region.
COLUMN: Make time to write thank you notes
WHEN WAS the last time you received a handwritten note?
It may have been recently, as a result of graduation season. Many young people have recently graduated from high school (like at my house!) or college and received gifts to acknowledge this milestone. The parents of the graduates generally are on top of this as they continue to teach their children proper etiquette.
It is also wedding season. So you may have received a handwritten note because you sent a gift to the happy couple getting married. Perhaps one of them wrote you a note.
Think about the last note you received at work. Have you ever received a handwritten note at work?
Writing notes is almost a lost art, especially in the workplace. But if we understand the impact those notes can have, I think we'd write more of them.
One of your employees does something noteworthy. He chairs a committee that completes its tasks, she undertakes a big project that no one wants, or he writes an article for your company newsletter. At the end of the day, noteworthy is not defined as big. It's defined as something you want to acknowledge.
You make the time to write the note. I know that writing notes is probably not an item on your to-do list and does not show up on your Outlook or Google calendar, so you must find the few minutes it will take to acknowledge the thing that your colleague has done.
Notes can be short. You tell the person why you are writing and sign your name. If you want to acknowledge the person who wrote the article for the newsletter, it can be as easy as "Thanks for writing the newsletter article. Best, Lynne."
While this message fits the definition of a handwritten note, a more personal note would include why you are acknowledging their effort. A second sentence could read, "It's well written and readers will learn a great deal about (whatever the topic is)."
Better? Sure, but it could still be improved. Why not add a third sentence that personalizes it even more? For example, "I know how you hate to write, but this article will really have a tremendous impact." You've just acknowledged something you know about the writer!
Handwritten notes do not have to be written to people within your office only.
At a recent event I attended, one of the speakers talked about a situation she had experienced. Her position as a salesperson required her to call on an upscale retailer in New York City. Later the salesperson wrote her retail contact a handwritten note thanking her for her time and saying she was looking forward to working with her in the future.
What was the response from the retail contact? She sent the salesperson a note back thanking her for sending a thank-you note. She said she never received them. The salesperson wrote another note thanking the retail contact for her thank you note.
What's the best part of this story? The salesperson now has a connection with her prospect, and I would expect the prospect will become a client very soon. And all because a note was written.
Do you want to stand out from the crowd? How can you make a difference in this fast-paced world we live in? A handwritten thank-you note says, "I took my precious time to sit down and craft a couple of personalized sentences to you."
It can differentiate you from your competitors. Plus, it's just a good thing to do. We all love being noticed and acknowledged for the work we do.
I challenge you to pick someone in your organization this week and write a note to him or her. You can probably predict his first reaction: Shock! "No one ever writes me notes."
Second, if you write a personal note, he may melt. He is thinking, "And I thought no one noticed or cared what I did." You have just cemented a relationship.
Third, he may learn from your action and start writing notes as well. Then more people benefit from the goodwill that is generated.
How long did it take you to have this impact? Less than five minutes. So something that took such a short amount of time can have an almost exponential impact. Seems like an excellent investment of time to me.
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The Ex: Justin BieberWe assume Belieb-ers around the world reached for their respective tissues when Gomez swung by the Late Show on March 18 and told David Letterman she made her ex-boyfriend cry. When Letterman brought up how he brought Bieber to tears the last time he was on the show, the happily single Gomez shot back, "Well, that makes two of us!" No longer sniffling, Bieber took to Twitter and responded, "We keep it positive over here."
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