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Top 50 players of the World Cup
Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney? Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaka? Iker Casillas or Gianluigi Buffon?
Whatever your choices, we can all agree that the world's biggest sporting event can't arrive soon enough.
South Africa and Mexico kick off the World Cup on June 11, but until then we can only count down the days until the tournament begins. We're going to do that with 101 different stories running over 101 days -- call it World Cup 101.
We begin with the top 50 players of the World Cup, a consensus ranking as determined by a panel of 23 contributors to ESPN's soccer coverage. Disagree with our list? Click here to vote for your own.
Profiles written by Leander Schaerlaeckens. All statistics through March 1.
Rank | Player |
1 | Lionel Messi |
Country: Argentina Club Team: Barcelona |
Position: Forward Age: 22 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM41 appearances, 13 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 3 app, 1 goalLionel Messi is the best pound-for-pound soccer player in the world, and perhaps of all time. At 22, Messi has won just about everything there is to win, both individually and in club soccer. Missing is any sort of hardware with Argentina, aside from an Olympic gold medal. Messi's game relies on its unpredictability and magnificent control of the ball, which seldom demurs to anything Messi asks it to do. Listed at a charitable 5-foot-7, he's even a good header. While transcendent with his club, Barcelona, in the last few years (his 17 goals this season are tied for the most in Spain), the knock on Messi has been that he doesn't match that dominance for Argentina. For the most part, this is blamed on Argentina manager Diego Maradona's refusal to deploy him in his natural position -- on the right, allowing him to cut in -- and posting him behind a deep striker instead. Maradona, one of the best of all time as a player, has named Messi his successor as Argentina's soccer savior, a label that has proved disastrous for all others so designated previously by Maradona. Scouting thumbnail: Technical genius with a low center of gravity and pace who can break down any defense off the dribble and conjure something out of nothing. Struggles when used as a striker and prefers playing out wide and cutting in on his left foot. |
Rank | Player |
2 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
Country: Portugal Club Team: Real Madrid |
Position: Midfielder Age: 25 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM68 appearances, 22 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 6 app, 1 goal"Buy that kid," Manchester United players told manager Alex Ferguson after an 18-year old Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, whose middle name allegedly honors Ronald Reagan, had torched Man U in a friendly in the summer of 2003. Ferguson obliged his players' wishes, shelling out some $20 million and handing Ronaldo the No. 7 jersey, previously worn by legends George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Ronaldo responded by outdoing all of the aforementioned in a six-year romp during which he scored 118 goals and won three Premier League titles, one Champions League and one Club World Cup, swiping 42 individual prizes, including the 2008 FIFA World Footballer of the Year, along the way. Last summer, Ferguson sold him to Real Madrid for a record $132 million. Ronaldo has become a lethal dribbler, superlative header and long-distance shooter and one of the better free-kick takers on the planet and will anchor an aging Portugal looking to shine one last time. Scouting thumbnail: Explosive, pacy and an astonishingly prolific goal scorer for a winger. Specializes in long-range free kicks and shows the ability to shoot from anywhere. |
Rank | Player |
3 | Wayne Rooney |
Country: England Club Team: Manchester United |
Position: Forward Age: 24 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM57 appearances, 25 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 app, 0 goalsWhen Wayne Rooney broke through internationally at just 17 years of age and took his place next to then-England striker Michael Owen, a British journalist referred to them as "the baby-faced assassin and the assassin-faced baby," with Rooney accounting for the less flattering of the descriptions. An England side without him has become unimaginable, as the Liverpool-born Rooney developed into a world-class striker in a country starved for them. The highly athletic Rooney has reinvented his position, swerving all over the attacking half of the field to drop back into midfield when needed or provide the final tap on a goal. With former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo now in Spain, Rooney has carried the scoring load for Man U, leading the Premier League with 23 goals. Rooney sports a tattoo that says, "Just Enough Education To Perform." While this may be generous, his on-field intelligence is off the charts. One half of another British power couple, Rooney and his wife Colleen have taken England by storm, he as a soccer player and she as a fitness guru/fashion commentator of some sort. Scouting thumbnail: Complete striker who can play anywhere across the front three. Powerful build and aggressive attitude poses problems for any defense. Can score any type of goal and has improved his finishing skills. |
Rank | Player |
4 | Kaka |
Country: Brazil Club Team: Real Madrid |
Position: Midfielder Age: 27 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM73 appearances, 26 goalsWORLD CUP2002, '06: 6 app, 1 goalKaka belongs to Jesus. The T-shirts he has shown underneath his jersey say so. An oxymoronic principled soccer player, Kaka also happens to be the rare Brazilian star who comes from an upper-middle-class background. Money couldn't tear him away from Milan and its fans. Kaka said he wasn't interested in the heaps of money offered him by Manchester City and Real Madrid. So long as Milan would have him, he would be staying. Milan needed his transfer fee to stay afloat though, so after Kaka won everything there is to win for club and self, Milan sold him to Real Madrid for about $95 million in June. So now Kaka also belongs to Real Madrid. Kaka has become a central figure in manager Dunga's new Brazil, masterminding its lethal counterattacks, which have made a Brazil team not as deep in world-class players as in past years still one of the world's best. Scouting thumbnail: Knee injuries have sapped some of his speed and he no longer goes on galloping dribbles the entire length of the field. Artistic playmaker who can break down defenses via dribble or pass. |
Rank | Player |
5 | Xavi |
Country: Spain Club Team: Barcelona |
Position: Midfielder Age: 30 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM83 appearances, 8 goalsWORLD CUP2002, '06: 7 app, 0 goalsEvery soccer team needs a Xavi, a savvy midfielder whose organizational skills are the glue that held both Barcelona and Spain together in their respective runs to glory. Along with Andres Iniesta he makes up the superb engine room for club and country, connecting the dots between those around him with his infallible short passes. The natural successor to Pep Guardiola, now Barcelona's manager, Xavi has been a mainstay in Barcelona's lineup since 1998 after joining the club's academy in 1991. With a contract running through 2014, he isn't liable to be leaving the only employer he has ever had anytime soon. His Player of the Tournament award for Spain's EURO 2008 triumph was justified. Perhaps the best illustration of the force that is Xavi was his performance against archrivals Real Madrid in May 2009, when he notched four assists in a 6-2 Barcelona win. Scouting thumbnail: Intelligent playmaker who combines precise passes and artistic vision in both the final third and from a deep lying position. The pulse of the Spanish team. Superb ability to keep the ball. |
Rank | Player |
6 | Didier Drogba |
Country: Ivory Coast Club Team: Chelsea |
Position: Forward Age: 31 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM65 appearances, 43 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 2 app, 1 goalWhen Chelsea splashed out $37 million for him in 2004, Didier Drogba seemingly came out of nowhere, uncommonly late in arriving on the world scene at 26. Now 31, he nonetheless has become one of the world's foremost strikers, and probably the most athletic one. Both captain and all-time leading scorer of Ivory Coast, he will be relied upon to debunk the stereotype that for all their ability, African teams never perform. This robust striker both takes up and covers a lot of real estate, often requiring several opposing defenders to keep him in check -- although Premier League opponents haven't been too successful at that this season, as Drogba ranks second to Wayne Rooney with 19 goals. Known for his big personality and intense looks, Drogba is spectacular to the eye. Scouting thumbnail: Talismanic striker and physical specimen whose power makes him practically unplayable when he puts his mind to it. Can score all types of goals and excels as a lone front man. |
Rank | Player |
7 | Andres Iniesta |
Country: Spain Club Team: Barcelona |
Position: Midfielder Age: 25 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM39 appearances, 6 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 1 app, 0 goalsThere's a reason they call him "El Illusionista" -- "The Illusionist." Andres Iniesta is a whimsical playmaker who transcends position and role to create a steady flow of chances for whoever is lucky enough to be playing in front of him. So multifunctional as to be capable of slotting into just about any midfield or attacking job, Iniesta is the creative counterpart to Xavi's pragmatism in Barcelona's and Spain's golden tandem. Coming up as Ronaldinho's understudy, Catalunya and all of Spain now shudder at the thought of life without Iniesta. Luckily, lithe as he may be, he has an uncanny ability to play through injury. Scouting thumbnail: Small, technical playmaker with low center of gravity and tremendous ball control and creative vision, regarded by some peers as the best player in the world. Very difficult to dispossess and can also run at defenders and take them off the dribble. Sometimes overpasses when he should take the shot himself. |
Rank | Player |
8 | Fernando Torres |
Country: Spain Club Team: Liverpool |
Position: Forward Age: 25 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM71 appearances, 23 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 app, 3 goalsFernando Torres was born to score goals. He was converted from a goalkeeper to a striker at age 7 and scored 55 goals as a 10-year-old, which caught the attention of his beloved Atlético Madrid, which had relaunched its academy after disbanding it a few years earlier (sending superstar Raul into the arms of Real Madrid). The club wouldn't make that mistake a second time. Torres broke into Atlético's starting lineup at 17 and never did stop scoring goals, earning him a transfer to Liverpool in 2007. At 25, Torres, the embodiment of the modern striker, already has 132 competitive league goals under his belt. Scouting thumbnail: Well-rounded, pacy striker with tremendous technique who draws much support as the best in the world. Likes to play off the shoulder of the last defender and can finish with aplomb with either foot and is also superb in the air. Can sometimes be thrown off his game if defenders dish out the rough treatment and the referees are lax in calling fouls. |
Rank | Player |
9 | Steven Gerrard |
Country: England Club Team: Liverpool |
Position: Midfielder Age: 29 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM77 appearances, 16 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 5 app, 2 goalsDismissed as too slight for professional soccer as a child, Gerrard went on to be voted the second-best Liverpool player of all time by the club's fans and is even a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Several clubs passed on him when he was in his teens, before his hometown Liverpool finally committed to him. Regret it they did not, as Gerrard emerged as a superb attacking midfielder, who also operates as a second striker or as a winger. Gerrard is a nine-year veteran of England, pairing with Frank Lampard to form the best duo of attacking midfielders in the world. Scouting thumbnail: Complete player who can play virtually anywhere on the field, but excels at club level with his own unique English interpretation of the trequartista role. Combines an explosive long-range shot with aggressive tackling, but struggles at times to shed man markers. |
Rank | Player |
10 | Michael Essien |
Country: Ghana Club Team: Chelsea |
Position: Midfielder Age: 27 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM74 appearances, 10 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 3 app, 0 goalsAn elite defensive midfielder who doesn't shy away from attacking, Ghana's Michael Essien is one of Africa's finest. With the help of fellow midfielders Sulley Muntari and Stephen Appiah, Essien led Ghana to the second round in Germany in 2006. Beating the Czech Republic 2-0 and the U.S. 2-1, Ghana's surprise run made it the only African country to survive the group stage. Essien, a two-time African Player of the Year, now has four more seasons as a regular at Chelsea under his belt. His versatility, energy and defensive pedigree make him one of the most consistent and reliable players in the world. Out since mid-January with a knee injury, Essien is expected to return by the World Cup but will need to prove he's fit. Scouting thumbnail: The world's most dominant defensive midfielder. Covers an incredible amount of territory with boundless energy and the ability to contribute box to box. Possesses a powerful long-range shot. |
Rank | Player |
11 | David Villa |
Country: Spain Club Team: Valencia |
Position: Forward Age: 28 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM54 appearances, 36 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 app, 3 goalsWhere David Villa goes, the goals inescapably follow. At 28, the son of a miner has already accumulated the second-most goals for Spain of all time, trailing only Raul, who has eight more goals but in 48 additional games played. That's not all; Valencia's Villa is also 11th on the all-time Primera División top-scorer charts (and is tied for the top with Lionel Messi this season with 17) and was the most prolific scorer in the world between 2005 and 2009. Strongest when running on to through balls threaded past defenders by Spain's midfield, the perfectly ambidextrous Villa is the ideal complement to Fernando Torres, a taller target man. Scouting thumbnail: Elite finisher who's comfortable with either foot. Instinctive, predatory goal scorer who constantly finds openings in the defense and penalty box. |
Rank | Player |
12 | Franck Ribery |
Country: France Club Team: Bayern Munich |
Position: Midfielder Age: 26 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM41 appearances, 7 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 7 app, 1 goalA man who once pronounced himself ugly and OK with that, Franck Ribery led a nomadic soccer existence until the day his Turkish club Galatasaray could no longer pony up his salary and Ribery moved to Marseille. There he became a star and was appointed the successor to France star Zinedine Zidane, even though Ribery is more a winger than a playmaker. Establishing himself as one of the finest of his craft at Bayern Munich, the bite-sized and injury-prone Ribery has yet to confirm that status with France, for which he has been a regular since its surprise run to the final of the 2006 World Cup. Scouting thumbnail: Clever playmaker who operates anywhere behind the striker but prefers the wing. Direct player who loves to run at defenders and get to the byline. Impressive work rate. |
Rank | Player |
13 | Samuel Eto'o |
Country: Cameroon Club Team: Inter |
Position: Forward Age: 28 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM94 appearances, 44 goalsWORLD CUP1998, 2002: 4 app, 1 goalEver since Real Madrid, which had signed him at 16, deemed him unfit for its ranks four years later, Samuel Eto'o has played soccer with a meteorite-sized chip on his shoulder. Eto'o's wrath led him to score 108 league goals for Barcelona in just five seasons, helping Barca win the league three times in that span. Incredibly, Eto'o (pronounced ay-TOH-oh, not ay-TOO) made his debut for Cameroon's senior team when he was 14 and, had Cameroon qualified in 2006, would be making his fourth World Cup this summer, despite still being younger than 30. Scouting thumbnail: Lacks the searing pace of earlier years, but still one of the world's finest goal scorers. Often glides into the box and finishes calmly. Presses defenders high all across the field. |
Rank | Player |
14 | Luis Fabiano |
Country: Brazil Club Team: Sevilla |
Position: Forward Age: 29 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM36 appearances, 25 goalsWORLD CUPNo experienceIt's rather a good thing that Luis Fabiano kept being given chances, even after failing at Stade Rennes and FC Porto. His successes at São Paolo, where the left-footed striker had scored 62 goals in just 84 games, kept enticing clubs to give him a shot, in spite of his bad reputation, earned due to a flair for unlicensed bare-knuckle on-field boxing matches. When Sevilla took him on in 2005, everything came together for Fabiano, allowing him to return to the Brazil team in late 2007, which had given up on him three years prior. He has since established himself as Brazil's top striker, beating out more talented players. Scouting thumbnail: Temperamental Brazilian who can score in bunches. Work rate is suspect but an explosive finisher who needs only half a chance. |
Rank | Player |
15 | Iker Casillas |
Country: Spain Club Team: Real Madrid |
Position: Goalie Age: 28 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM101 appearancesWORLD CUP2002, '06: 8 appIker Casillas showed what he was about when, after having established himself as Real Madrid's starting goalkeeper at barely 18, he didn't bother to upgrade his dinky secondhand car. Indeed, Casillas is what anyone would like their goalie to be: boring and reliable. After he joined the club when he was 9 years old and made his senior debut at 16, it's difficult to imagine Real without Casillas, who doubles as Spain's captain. Just how good Casillas, an unrivalled shot-stopper, really is best is illustrated by the buyout clause in the "contract for life" he signed in 2008 -- which actually runs out in 2017 -- which is set at $186 million. Scouting thumbnail: Lacks the physical presence of other top goalkeepers but possesses superior reflexes and positioning. Composed and deals solidly with aerial crosses. |
Rank | Player |
16 | Cesc Fabregas |
Country: Spain Club Team: Arsenal |
Position: Midfielder Age: 22 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM47 appearances, 5 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 app, 0 goalsIt was the world's most blatant case of robbing the cradle. Cesc was 16 when Arsenal swooped in and signed him away from Barcelona, whose academy he had come through and whose games he had attended since he was 9 months old. Cesc, for all his ability as a classic Spanish control-the-middle-or-die-trying midfielder, is not a regular in Spain's lineup, although he does come on regularly as a substitute, Just 22, Cesc became a regular for Arsenal at 17, benefiting from injuries, and has starred this season, leading the EPL with 13 assists and tied for sixth with 13 goals. He's not yet been that lucky for Spain, and seems perennially stuck behind Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Scouting thumbnail: Dynamic playmaker who can score, create and beat defenders on the dribble. Always demands the ball, can be a little careless with turnovers at times. |
Rank | Player |
17 | Gianluigi Buffon |
Country: Italy Club Team: Juventus |
Position: Goalie Age: 32 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM100 appearancesWORLD CUP2002, '06: 11 appThe transfer fee record for a goalkeeper set when Buffon was sold by Parma to Juventus in 2001 may never be broken -- perhaps because no goalie may ever again be so dominant at such a young age. The stylish Buffon, who needed a little time to cement himself as Italy's undisputed No. 1, embodies the very essence of Italian soccer: rock-solid defending with a superlative goalkeeper as a backstop. During the 2006 World Cup, Buffon conceded only two goals -- a penalty and an own goal -- to bookend a 453-minute goalless streak. Scouting thumbnail: Veteran Italian goalkeeper with sound positional sense. Solid shot stopper, rarely makes a mistake. Vulnerable to low shots. |
Rank | Player |
18 | Dani Alves |
Country: Brazil Club Team: Barcelona |
Position: Defender Age: 26 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM32 appearances, 3 goalsWORLD CUPNo experienceAs key member of Barcelona's stunning run to six trophies last year, Daniel Alves, a hybrid right back/right winger, turned heads with his ability. As good a defender as he is a winger when in possession, Alves frequently covered the wing when Lionel Messi was off cutting inside. Alves has come a long way from the destitute Brazilian countryside where he grew up. His family gambled what little money it had on Dani and won. Stupefyingly, Alves is not a regular for Brazil, having to cede the spot to Maicon for reasons known only to coach Carlos Dunga. Scouting thumbnail: Attacking fullback who's brilliant going forward as a pseudo-winger. Combines pace, vision and playmaking skills as well as superior set-piece delivery. Defensively vulnerable at times and can be caught out of position or muscled off the ball. |
Rank | Player |
19 | Nemanja Vidic |
Country: Serbia Club Team: Manchester United |
Position: Defender Age: 28 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM44 appearances, 2 goalsWORLD CUPNo experienceThe most uncompromising of defenders, Nemanja Vidic is from the old school, where keeping your man in front of you is a matter of honor and professional pride. After being plucked from Spartak Moscow for a modest $11 million by Manchester United four years ago, Vidic emerged as one of the very best central defenders in the world, and without a doubt the most dutiful one. The 2008-09 Premiership Player of the Season and his laser-guided tackles and incontestable headers had a lot do with the record 14 straight shutouts United recorded that year. Scouting thumbnail: Powerhouse central defender who owns the box with his aerial ability, both defensively and on offensive set pieces. No-nonsense enforcer, but can be vulnerable to pacy forwards with strong dribbling skills. |
Rank | Player |
20 | Wesley Sneijder |
Country: Netherlands Club Team: Inter |
Position: Midfielder Age: 25 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM56 appearances, 12 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 app, 0 goalsWhile his stature leaves him likely to trip over a postage stamp, his ego is not so encumbered. Wesley Sneijder, while fabulously talented, is as likely to deliver an inch-perfect pass from 80 yards away as he is to hurl abuse at his coach. Suspected of being a clubhouse cancer in his native Netherlands, whatever psychological defect he has that makes him act like a spoiled teenager is tolerated for the positive effect he has on a team's play. On the field, Sneijder's world-class passing game does provide the glue that will hold together the 10 players surrounding him. Scouting thumbnail: Short, squat playmaker with vision and impressive long-range shooting ability, harnessed with precise set-piece delivery. Can play anywhere in midfield but prefers to operate centrally in the final third. |
Rank | Player |
21 | Maicon |
Country: Brazil Club Team: Inter |
Position: Defender Age: 28 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM55 appearances, 5 goalsWORLD CUPNo experienceThat the tide had turned for Brazil became apparent when head coach Dunga refused to drop Maicon for Dani Alves after the latter emerged as a superstar. Preferring to stick with the more defensive-minded Maicon, who by no means fears the other half of the field, it became obvious that the glory days of the all-out attack happy-go-lucky Brazil teams were over. Nonplussed by any such suggestions, Maicon has done an admirable job of filling the giant shoes left by the retirement of Cafu, one of the greatest right backs of all time. Scouting thumbnail: Probably the most well-rounded fullback in the world, providing strong defensive play with powerful surging runs down the right flank. Doesn't have a lot of flair but has no real weaknesses. |
Rank | Player |
22 | Frank Lampard |
Country: England Club Team: Chelsea |
Position: Midfielder Age: 31 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM76 appearances, 20 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 5 apps, 0 goalsOne of several of today's English internationals to emerge from the West Ham United academy, Frank Lampard plays with a versatility that belies his English roots. The son of West Ham legend Frank Lampard Sr., Lampard is a majestic central midfielder with a superb understanding of the game and rapport with the ball. One of the world's finest penalty takers and long-distance shooters, Lampard is also reliable on the other side of the ball. Neurological research showed that Lampard has an unusually high IQ -- among the highest ever recorded by the testing company, not just among soccer players. England can only hope he produces like he has for Chelsea, where he has 12 goals and 10 assists this season. Scouting thumbnail: Well-rounded central midfielder with impressive work rate and a nose for the goal. Doesn't do any one thing exceptionally well but is above average in all areas and an impressive finisher for a midfielder. |
Rank | Player |
23 | Andrea Pirlo |
Country: Italy Club Team: Milan |
Position: Midfielder Age: 30 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM64 appearances, 8 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 7 apps, 1 goalIt took megatalent Andrea Pirlo, now 30 years old, a few years to find his feet. Pirlo, who has gypsy roots, had made his pro debut just two days after his 16th birthday. After being picked up by Internazionale soon after, it took three fruitless years at Inter, including two loan spells, for the Nerazzurri to give up on him and sell him to city rival AC Milan, where he became a star. As Pirlo pulls the strings from a deep position as playmaker, his superb long ball decides games, whether with Milan or Italy. His ability to set a game's pace was a key ingredient to Italy's 2006 World Cup win. Scouting thumbnail: Deep-lying playmaker with subtle skill and vision. Can control the tempo of a game and generally delivers superb set pieces. |
Rank | Player |
24 | Carlos Tevez |
Country: Argentina Club Team: Manchester City |
Position: Forward Age: 26 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM51 appearances, 8 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 apps, 1 goalWe knew the world had changed when West Ham United bought a player owned by an investment company. When Carlos Tevez moved from Boca Juniors to Corinthians in 2005, a shady deal saw his rights go not to the latter club but to Media Sports Investments, which would go on to rent Tevez to several clubs during the coming years before he was sold to Manchester City for a reported $70 million this past summer, a tidy profit on MSI's $20-odd million investment. (Manchester City isn't complaining as Tevez has tallied 15 goals in the EPL.) While putting off numerous interested clubs with his complex contract situation, the multifunctional forward did become an important player for Argentina. Scouting thumbnail: Whirling buzzsaw of nonstop hustle and energy who can play anywhere across the front line. Capable of scoring spectacular goals, but is a streaky finisher. |
Rank | Player |
25 | Robin van Persie |
Country: Netherlands Club Team: Arsenal |
Position: Forward Age: 26 |
STATISTICSNATIONAL TEAM41 appearances, 14 goalsWORLD CUP2006: 4 apps, 1 goalThe son of a painter and a sculptor, Robin van Persie developed a reputation as a prodigy almost as quickly as that of a brat. He was impossible to handle in the early stages of his career. That led to a never-ending conflict with then-Feyenoord manager Bert van Marwijk, who is now his manager with the Netherlands, and van Persie took a shortcut to an early exit from the professional ranks. Scooped up by Arsenal for a fraction of his worth in 2004, van Persie settled down with his Dutch-Moroccan wife, purportedly converted to Islam and grew into a superb attacker, capable of playing on either wing, up front or behind the striker. Scouting thumbnail: Clever, lithe attacker who can play as a striker or in the hole. Needs work on his heading ability but possesses every other tool in pace, finishing and long-range shooting. |
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Click on a player's name to go to his individual profile:
1 | Lionel Messi, Argentina |
2 | Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal |
3 | Wayne Rooney, England |
4 | Kaka, Brazil |
5 | Xavi, Spain |
6 | Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast |
7 | Andres Iniesta, Spain |
8 | Fernando Torres, Spain |
9 | Steven Gerrard, England |
10 | Michael Essien, Ghana |
11 | David Villa, Spain |
12 | Franck Ribery, France |
13 | Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon |
14 | Luis Fabiano, Brazil |
15 | Iker Casillas, Spain |
16 | Cesc Fabregas, Spain |
17 | Gianluigi Buffon, Italy |
18 | Dani Alves, Brazil |
19 | Nemanja Vidic, Serbia |
20 | Wesley Sneijder, Netherlands |
21 | Maicon, Brazil |
22 | Frank Lampard, England |
23 | Andrea Pirlo, Italy |
24 | Carlos Tevez, Argentina |
25 | Robin van Persie, Netherlands |
26 | Gonzalo Higuain, Argentina |
27 | Diego Forlan, Uruguay |
28 | Thierry Henry, France |
29 | Sergio Aguero, Argentina |
30 | Michael Ballack, Germany |
31 | Julio Cesar, Brazil |
32 | Arjen Robben, Netherlands |
33 | Gerard Pique, Spain |
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If anyone needed a lesson that simply invading countries isn't going to stop Islamic fundamentalism, then the story of Asif Hanif and Omar Sharif should be it. Nick Cohen writes an excellent column about it in today's Observer. Sharif came from Derby, my home town, and looks like hundreds of kids I went to school with, hung about with, and generally knew. He went to the same school as my brother. So what led him to want to slaughter innocent people by blowing himself to bits?
Until the west gets a grip on the reason "why" there will be no end to this.

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Welcome to the latest issue of the Pacific College Newsletter! In this issue you will find:
• No Flu Vaccine? What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
• Pediatric Acupuncture - Common Childhood Ailments that Respond to Acupuncture
• Winter Health Notes• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day
Important December Dates to Remember
• December 9 New York Open House
• December 11 Chicago Open House (Massage)
• December 20 New Student Orientation for San Diego
• December 29 New Student Orientation for New York
No Flu Vaccine? What You Can Do to Stay HealthyThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that people at high risk for serious flu complications make the effort to seek the 2004 flu vaccine. But, whether or not they are in the 'vulnerable' groups of pregnant women, chronically ill, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems, many people have been frightened by the non-availability of the 2004 flu vaccine. However, there are several other approaches to maintaining good health in bad weather, and the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine provides some tried and true steps that can go a long way towards preventing infection.
Many people talk about the flu "going around" as though it infected everyone in its path. The reality is that only a portion of those exposed to a virus get sick. This is because one of the biggest factors is the internal environment of the body. Germs only lead to illness when the body is out of balance and immunity is weakened.
Practicing good health habits can help prevent the flu. The five important AWARE tips are:
Avoid germs . Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Wash your hands often to help protect yourself from germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Warmth . Keep your neck and chest protected from wind, drafts and cold. The Oriental medical perspective is that wind invasions make people more vulnerable to developing colds and flu.
Acupuncture . Get a treatment to boost your immune system.
Relax and sleep enough . Your immune system is susceptible to stress. Use any stress-reduction methods (like yoga, massage or meditation) to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Eat and Exercise less . Avoid simple sugars (processed food and baked goods, alcohol, etc.). Choosing less acid foods raises the body's Ph and makes you less susceptible. Exercise lightly and daily. You don't want to go outside being overheated.
To make an appointment at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine's clinic to assess your general state of health call (619) 574-6932. Acupuncture can use traditional methods to balance your energy to make you less vulnerable to environmental influences, as well as prescribe herbal drinks or pills that help you stay strong.
Pediatric Acupuncture - Common Childhood Ailments that Respond to Acupuncture
By: Marc Sklar, LAc
Who better to reap the benefits of preventative medicine then those most pure; children? Children seem to gain large benefits from preventative medicine and when it their reaction to Oriental Medicine it's no different. Oriental Medicine has been treating children for centuries, and as it turns out Pediatrics is one of the medicines best specialties (since the Song Dynasty - 960-1279). Our children are so precious to us and watching them be sick is difficult as parents and through the treatments of Oriental Medicine we can strengthen the child and decrease illness. Oriental medicine views the treatment of children to be extremely important, and when treating children the most important system to treat is usually the digestive system. A classic Chinese saying that expressed this is xiao er pi bu zu, "Children's Spleen is often insufficient". The focus
of the digestive system in Oriental medicine consists of the Spleen and Stomach systems.
"According to Chinese medical theory, children's spleens and stomachs up to the age of approximately six are inherently immature (because they are still developing). That means they do not function as efficiently as a healthy adult's does." Until then the digestive systems are weak and overworked, so it is not uncommon to see children complaining of various digestive upset from diarrhea to indigestion. In Chinese Medicine
these complaints can be classified as an accumulation of food. Children's digestion is easily damaged by poor diets and an unnecessary use of antibiotics. When antibiotics are used they kill the "bad" bacteria which is possibly causing the illness.
Antibiotics simultaneously kill the "good" bacteria (flora) found in your intestines. This "good" flora is necessary for a strong digestive system and a healthy immune system. Persistant antibiotic use can lead to children have poor digestive systems or a recurring illness.
NutritionParents might then ask, what is the best diet for my children? Children should be fed easy to digest foods, otherwise known as a clear and bland diet. This type of diet allows the child's digestive system to work more efficiently. Infants should be feed breast milk above all else, as it is the best food for infants. Some mothers opt for formula instead of breast milk. For more information on the benefits of breast feeding read the FDA information at http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_brstfeed.html . Even though breast milk is theoptimal food for infants, a mother can still overfeed the infant with her breast milk. Parents should be careful not to overfeed as this could lead to an accumulation of food in the baby's stomach. So why breast milk? Breast milk has the proper antibodies necessary to keep a baby's immune system strong and functioning optimally. "When solid foods are introduced, one should start with easily digestible foods, like cooked carrots and well-cooked grains such as cream of rice. Because the process of digestion in Chinese medicine is likened to a process of cooking and distillation, foods which are cooked are, in general, more easily digested than uncooked foods. In other words, cooking is predigestion. Therefore, infants and very young children do best when they are fed mostly cooked, mashed, partially predigested foods then when they eat few uncooked, chilled, or cold foods. Chilled and cold foods "douse" the fire of the spleen and (make it difficult to digest the food.) Likewise, drinking too many liquids and especially with meals "swamp" the spleen. In addition, foods that Chinese medicine labels as very "dampening" also easily harm the spleen when eaten excessively. These include sugars and sweets in general, dairy products (and especially chilled dairy products such as cheese and yogurt), peanut and other nut butters, and bread."
What are some causes for disease/Illness in Children?
There are several factors that can contribute to disease in any person and the same is true of children. In Oriental Medicine there are internal and external causes of disease. The external causes are linked to natural phenomenon that the Chinese observed to be true and the cause of illness. These external causes are wind, cold, dryness, heat, and dampness. When these factors are experienced in an excess amount then they may cause illness. They may also cause illness if the child has a weak constitution leaving them vulnerable to illness. Another common cause of disease is emotional factors, also known as the seven affects. Emotions are usually not a cause for illness in children, as they do not hold back from expressing their emotions. If children do go through emotional problems at home this can lead to illness and some examples of illness arising out of emotional disturbances are asthma, insomnia, urogenital disorders, and a number of mental illnesses. As I mentioned above, diet is large cause for illness in children. Some dietary problems that may cause illness are too little food, too much food, irregular feeding, unsuitable milk, early weaning, and food allergies. All of these factors contribute to illnesses, as the digestive system is inherently weak in children.
Common illness treated with Oriental medicine: Constipation
Constipation is seen frequently in children, as their digestive systems are delicate. If baby does not have a bowel movement for one day this is considered constipation. If this continues this is more serious then the occasional missed day and treatment should be sot out. There are two main causes for constipation in children. The first is an accumulation and overeating, irregular eating, and eating raw indigestible foods can cause this. As this causes more of a strain on the spleen and stomach systems it leads to the common pattern of accumulation. Constipation can also be caused by a weak spleen and stomach. This weakness can be acquired by poor diet, prolonged digestive upset and recurrent illness The accumulation disorders respond quicker to treatment, as the child's digestive system is still somewhat strong. The same cannot be said for a child affected by a weak digestive system. The treatment for this is longer as the practitioner needs to work on strengthening the child's digestive system.
CoughParents know all to well the sound of their child coughing. A chronic cough can disturb the entire family. The child and parents are unable to sleep because the cough is keeping them up. Some of the diagnoses attributed to a cough are phlegm in the lungs, a weakness of the lungs are spleen, and a lingering illness. Seeing as we are speaking about the lungs when we speak about a cough it is not uncommon to see the lungs affected with this disease. Some of the factors that contribute to chronic coughs in children are eating phlegm producing foods, unnecessary use of antibiotics, poor digestion, overtired, long term illness, and immunizations. When treating this illness acupuncture and herbal medicine are important but are not the only treatment. As with all childhood illnesses diet is as important as any other treatment.
Otitis MediaOtitis Media is a very common illness in babies and children. Ear infections are no fun for the child as the pain is extremely uncomfortable, and the parents are scared that their child might become deaf due to the infection. It is for this reason that parents rush to bring their children to the doctor to receive antibiotics, and if the problem persists to have tubes placed in the ear. I am sure that parents will be happy to hear that there are other treatments that can help treat Otitis Media without the side effects of western medicine.
Acute ear infections are usually attributed to a virus or bacteria affecting the ear. If the infection is caused by a virus western medicine has little to offer in the form of treatment, yet many times antibiotics are still prescribed. The treatment of otitis media with frequent doses of antibiotics can cause the pathogen to linger leading to chronic otitis media. Julian Scott, OMD says, "Alternatively the lingering pathogenic factor can be traced to an immunization, commonly the pertussis vaccine."
Regardless of the cause Oriental medicine has a good tract record for treating both the acute and chronic variations. The acute otitis media is much easier to treat with the child experiencing relief quickly. For chronic otitis media the child will feel relief with the treatment however, continued treatment is necessary to make a long lasting effect.
Allergic RhinitisAllergic Rhinitis, also known as allergies or hay fever, can cause seasonal problems for children. The good thing about this illness is that it hopefully only comes once a year, the negative is that it can be debilitating for children when it does come on. The symptoms of nasal congestion, discharge and irritation, sneezing, red and watery eyes and headache to name a few can cause great problems for children. Parents will be happy to know that Oriental Medicine can make a great impact on this problem. Aside from diet which we have discussed in the past illnesses, the lung, liver, and spleen can be the center of the problem. The liver is quite often affected and you can usually determine this by irritability and a red face. The best time to treat this is a month before the symptoms usually appear. You can always see a practitioner when the symptoms arise, but if you are interested in preventing the symptoms from arising then treatment before the symptoms appear is best.
Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderParents, teachers, friends, and family all suffer when children are hyperactive. Children can be very energetic, disruptive, rude and violent when they have this disorder. This disorder has some clear diagnoses in Oriental Medicine, which is in contract to western medicine. Where as conventional medicine "there are few tools with which to help these children other than drugs", Oriental medicine makes large strides with acupuncture and herbal medicine.
The four main causes for Hyperactivity are Heat, Phlegm Heat, Weakness in the digestive system (spleen), and kidney weakness. When treating these patterns length of treatment may vary but usually children need to be seen 10 to 30 times. It is also important to be prepared for the child's response to treatment. Children may actually become a little wild, angry, and yell during and after treatment according to Scott. This response will diminish with continued treatment. As usual it is also extremely important to change the child's diet. A reduction in sugar, food colorings, junk food and dairy is necessary, along with a reduction in television and video games.
Common conditions treated with Oriental Medicine. Cough
. Allergies
. Fever
. Asthma
. ADD and ADHD
. Urinary Tract Infections
. Bed Wetting
. And More
What modalities do I use to treat Children?
Parents are usually weary of bringing in their child to get acupuncture because of its association with needles. Children usually do not have a problem with needles. Regardless of the fear or not, not all treatments need to use needles. Quite often I use an acupressure machine at the acupuncture point to send a small pulse to the area of need. This pulse feels like a small tapping and some children even feel like it tickles. Often with treat children become more and more comfortable with the experience.
Another important therapy for children is herbal medicine. Herbal medicine has been used for centuries in China and in the treatment of Children. Antibiotics are not always necessary and with herbal medicine you can bypass the side effects experienced from taking medication. Herbal medicine is used for a short period of time when treating acute conditions and longer when treating chronic diseases.
Julian Scott and Teresa Barlow, Acupuncture in the
treatment of Children, Eastland Press, Seattle,
Washington 1999
Bob Flaws, The Essence of Chinese Pediatrics
By: Xiaomei Cai
A cough is caused by a muscle spasm that occurs as a reaction to irritation or a blockage in the bronchial tubes (the tubes connected from the throat to the lungs).
Coughs often occur in conjunction with infections, such as the common cold or influenza, but are sometimes associated with nervous tension and have no pathological cause. Many of us have experienced a cough after a cold. Coughs are known to get worse at night associated with thirst and a dry nose or throat. This home remedy is to help control a persistent cough with or without phlegm.
To prepare this home remedy you will need some pears (preferably Asian pears), Chuan Bei Mu powder (available at Tao of Wellness herb room or at an herb store). The ratio is 3g of powder for each pear.
The traditional preparation is steaming. Before cooking, cut off the cap of the pear and remove the core, but leave the skin on. Put 3 grams of Chuan Bei Mu powder into the pear. Then put the cap back on top of the pear and connect them with a toothpick. Place the stuffed pear into a bowl, place the bowl inside a steamer or a pot with water surrounding the bowl. Make sure no water gets inside the bowl where the pear sits. Cover the steamer or the pot with a lid. Steam for 15-60 minutes. The longer it steams the better. It is ready to be eaten. For best results adults should eat 2 pears a day and children only 1 pear a day.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine our bodies and our selves reflect the natural world we live in. Being in harmony with the seasons increases health and well-being.
.Winter's primary element is water, the element of spiritual connection. This is a great time to reevaluate and reinvigorate choices to support our bodies, our goals, and most of all, our spirit.
. Meditation and other quiet spiritual pursuits can help reduce anxiety, fear and depression, and can lead to a deeper connection with people and the world.
.Colors for winter are black & deep blue which restore us.
Be sure to get rest. Soaking and rubbing your feet can also restore energy.
.Eat more cooked and less raw foods in winter. Warming spices, like cinnamon, and stews and soups, especially with black beans, nurture your health and strengthen your immune system this time of year. Fresh ginger tea can ward off colds & flu.
.....Did you know that Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat: Addiction; Anxiety, Depression & Stress; Arthritis; Asthma; Back Pain; Ear Ringing; Fatigue; Fertility; Hair Loss; Impotence & Low Libido; Kidney disorders; Knee Problems; Leg & Foot Pain; Sciatica; Urinary Incontinence & more. .....
Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Mao Zedong (1893-1976)


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Kurt no longer gives a rat's nest what other anglers think about his live bait preferences ... What are YOUR thoughts on the age-old live bait vs. artificials debate?
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Movie News
John Ary: Peter Jackson Talks THE HOBBIT At BNAT 14!!
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Will clearly be the best fps you've ever seen Middle Earth in. You KNOW it's coming!
He already stretched this shit to the breaking point, man.
I had to stop watching after a minute because of spoiler-y talk.
Watching this with girlfriend in private cinema. Can't wait!
I thought IMAX 3D was 24fps. Or did you mean LieMAX HFR 3D?
Dec. 12, 2012, 5:45 p.m. CST
Man Harry...dial back the gushing, quivering fanboy trip a bit. It's not becoming.
by DoctorWho?
Did Jackson comment on his intentions to film The Silmarillion?
Dec. 12, 2012, 5:57 p.m. CST
___emperor___ PJ wont be allowed anywhere near the Silmarillion
by shane peterson
That's own in its entirety by the Tolkein Estate and we know how Chris Tolkein feels about PJ.
dwarf extra falls through floor
Dec. 12, 2012, 6:03 p.m. CST
did some douchbag just ask a question about the RED camera?
by Robert Hand
*SPOILER* So the Dol Guldur stuff will pay off in film 2? Fascinating. I love that we don't know everything that's going to be included in this trilogy yet. He mentioned the White Council kicking some ass - it's a logical next step to assume that elements from the Battle of Dol Guldur later on will be retconned into these films. Even as a fan of Tolkien I think PJ's basically established his own continuity in LotR so I don't mind the embellishment. Interesting to hear there will be bits involving Thranduil from the Appendices as well. Cool stuff.
Dec. 12, 2012, 6:37 p.m. CST
by CreepyThinMan
Or maybe its just a kiwi thing? I always expect him to be jolly, and he always comes off dry. Anyway, excellent job on the first Hobbit picture, really dug it.
Dec. 12, 2012, 8:21 p.m. CST
How does Harry go through life without anyone challenging his choice of facial hair/hairstyle
by IAmLegolas
I mean, honestly, I want an answer. He looks like an orangatang that was made up to look human.
Dec. 12, 2012, 8:49 p.m. CST
wud up with Harry's brain tweak spasm at 1:46 and why do people respond with laughing and clapping?
by Barnald
looks like he wants to have sex with him on the stage...surprised PJ didn't get creeped out
Dec. 12, 2012, 9:58 p.m. CST
thank you Peter Jackson for telling us to wait for the Extended Cut Blu-ray
by Titus05
he warns us that the theatrical version will be released first followed a few months later by the EE...good of him to warn us ahead of time like Cameron did with Avatar and the Collector's Edition
Seriously...is it the 14th yet???
Dec. 13, 2012, 12:20 a.m. CST
The way he talked about the Extended Edition, it sounded to me like he only did it because the studio demanded it
by Dreamwriter
Now, I didn't watch the whole thing, it quickly got into spoiler territory so I killed the video, but when talking about the EE he sure seemed like that - like he was just talking business and stuff. And he warned people to not buy the first Blu-Ray "if you want the Extended Edition", rather than promoting that version even a tiny bit. I mean, sure, he personally always preferred the theatrical Lord of the Rings movies to EE, but he still said at the time that the EE was for book fans who wanted more from the books, so fans should hold out for the EE. This time he didn't say fans should hold out for it, but people who had already decided that they wanted the EE should wait.
Dec. 13, 2012, 2:01 a.m. CST
Well, what a treat to be had by having the Man there for Q&A? Glad you guys had a blast.
by Lakewater
Interesting to hear about the gold mound being difficult to render out.*
Dec. 13, 2012, 4:04 a.m. CST
Even with lowered expectations I'm looking forward to seeing this next week. Don't like the look of the 48fps but with all the hype surrounding it I have to see what everyone is on about. I know I'll regret it though.
by Bradly Durant
But I can't bear to listen to Harry's banter. Ever.
Dec. 13, 2012, 10:23 a.m. CST
Harry looks a bit like Bombur, the fat dwarf from The Hobbit.
by Mr. Pricklepants
Dec. 13, 2012, 10:25 a.m. CST
Also, maybe Peter Jackson can give him some diet tips.
by Mr. Pricklepants
Dec. 13, 2012, 2:22 p.m. CST
Harry should shave his head, get a fluffy white cat and become Ernst Blofeld.
by Quake II
I could see him never standing up, just stroking his cat and showing up to movie premieres in a motorized wheelchair. That would be kind of awesome.
Dec. 13, 2012, 2:25 p.m. CST
krinkle..Of course he seems tired, he just sat through THE HOBBIT!
by Quake II
Even Peter Jackson has his limits, the dude is only human. The CIA have found a new interrogation tool this year thanks to The Hobbit.
... which NO ONE seems to be asking. With all of the negative response to the 48 FPS production so far-- seemingly sped up motion (though Harry didn't seem to mind), fake looking sets and costumes, flat lighting, garish color palette, soap opera contrast, etc, why doesn't anyone ask Peter Jackson one question ... ... WHY he DID NOT SHOOT ON FILM at 48 FPS first? ... you know, like with Panavision or Arriflex camera's? Instead of the goddamn Red Epic High Definition VIDEO system!!! If we want to see authentic HFR 48fps CINEMA for the first time in movie history, why wouldn't the filmmaker choose to present this new technology on FILM first!I cannot help but wonder if all the shit that people are NOT digging about 48HFR, would not have been an issue or at least would look much more like a movie, if it was simply light passing through a celluloid strip of photochemicals. Why did Jackson not test this new tech on film ... like Trumbell has for years been experimenting with Showscan. I want to see 48fps on old fashioned grainy film first, not hi-def video! Why does NO ONE inquire about this? No ONE! Please SOMEONE ask Jackson WHY he made this decision??? So frustrating ... WHY?
Pj's a great filmmaker, but he's human. And Hobbit sounds like an overindulgent mis-fire (keep theatrical swift and lean then save the minutiae for the expanded edition). Harry, I love Pj too, but a little more inquisitive and a little less fawning in the future.
Dec. 13, 2012, 9:26 p.m. CST
Monstrously overproduced misfire with the numb apathy of a prisoner slowly throwing a ball against a cell wall. It's a husk with the superficial features of a "Rings" movie but none of the energy and heart and wit.
by Buck Turgidson
Dec. 13, 2012, 10:34 p.m. CST
filmakr1, here's why: because every theater would then need to buy all new film projectors that supported HFR
by Dreamwriter
With digital, only 1 out of 3 digital projectors needed replacing. After that 1/3, Sony projectors only needed a firmware updated, and the rest needed a hardware update, which is cheaper than replacing the entire projector. Had they used film, instead of 900 theaters showing HFR, we'd probably have like, 50 theaters. Also, to go from 24fps to 48fps, digital cameras just need some extra storage, while film would cost quite a bit extra.
Look, I posted this same comment in Kidd's review as well, and several folks have stated good reasons why Jackson chose to shoot it this way ... but ... don't ANY of you want to see a 2D version of this on FILM? To at least compare with? Even if the projection costs are true (does make sense) could it not have been an option to see the film in a scant 50 theatres showig it in 2D HFR? No one's even a bit interested in how that might look? Especially after the abysmal reviews of the 3D HFR so far? As I stated elsewhere, the cost of extra filmstock and processing is not a dealbreaker on a 600 million dollar production like this. It's just not.
apologies ...
Dec. 15, 2012, 5:10 p.m. CST
48fps would result in twice as much film used - too expensive
by performingmonkey
It was crazy enough on LOTR with the miles and miles of film used. It IS a shame because, fucking hell, everything would have looked so much better on film. Half the time of post production on a digital video like this is trying to make it look like film! The other half is salvaging the damn picture, due to the extreme clarity and the 3D brightness issue. I wish things would just get back to filmmaking.
Cash Grab Cash Grab Cash Grab! Obvious Jackson was desperate for positivity when he bowed to Jabba the Smutt at BNAT! How the mighty have fallen. The trio of Jackson, Fran and Phillipa. Thank God the Tolkien estate saw sense and refused them any further rights to his works. Being dragged to this on Xmas Eve with family, love the books and dont want to go in to Xmas on a downer which I surely will.
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Thanks to OP, and especially to Mr. Freeman, for the sunshine of this clarification. Karl, here´s a big old red work hanky. You´ll need it.Ramona (the Pest) Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.
Karl Rove is a "professional Republican." His job is to get Republicans elected, regardless of what they believe. If Obama suddenly ran as a Republican, then Karl Rove would support him all the way.As a libertarian, I have no use for that. Libertarians and conservatives vote based on our beliefs, and we shouldn´t be ashamed for that or goaded into supporting someone opposed to our beliefs. Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.
Sorry, #2. Rove is not a professional Republican. He is a professional defender of the status quo (also known as a RINO). His party is the party of the permanent minority, so long as those who have been elected in the past (Graham, McCain, Collins) continue to be elected in the future.Rove has only one ideology: he wants to be paid. A lot.He does not care about the Constitution, the Deficit, or any of that stuff. He wants to guard the door to make sure nobody comes in to rock the boat.The individuals he supports are so dull that they lose. No individual with an edginess stands a chance. So Goldwater was out. Palin was out. Cain was out. They were all dangerous; they would threaten the hegemonies of lobbyists and bureaucrats which run the country.But Rove got paid, and has his shiny new oxymoron group.Don´t believe him.He is a back stabber.And a policy wonk. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Thanks indeed, Mr. Freeman and OP. This is a must read - especially for those who weren´t around and politically aware in 1964. Those who do not learn history, etc.The Goldwater vs Rockefeller struggle illustrated in the article is still happening today. The GOP Establsihment apologists, like their Democrat cousins, try to make their case by inaccurately citing "heroes" of the other side. Whether it´s Rove citing Buckley or a liberal citing Reagan: the red flags should go up. Even Rove citing Reagan: the Establishment did all they could to block the greatest POTUS of the 20th Century."Electable" versus "viable": what´s in a word?Everything. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Definitely a Must Read... as is this thread... especially for our unenlightened LDotters...And Bravo #3, well done!Especially "his shiny new oxymoron group"!One correction, though... Rove is a Lying Snake. Click Here if you Like this Comment
FTA: "Bill Buckley was careful with words. If he had opted on that June day for the words "rightwardmost electable candidate," we would all have recognized it as a victory for Team Rockefeller. And life might look very different today. We all understand that it is Karl Rove's mission to promote the Republican party. It was the mission of Bill Buckley to promote the conservative cause. There should be no confusion between the two."An excellent piece, and I would add a well-deserved rebuke to the GOP hall monitors here who almost daily insist ad nauseam on the "rightwardmost electable candidate" as the magic formula for the GOP to win elections, whilst blaming conservatives for Mitt Romney´s loss (yes, I voted for him).Dittos, as always, to Miss Ramona. Click Here if you Like this Comment
Thank you for finding and posting this. It´s very interesting that Mr. Buckley ran as a conservative third party candidate against a republican. I guess he didn´t know that he wasn´t supposed to put principles before party. Strange, I always thought he was a very smart man. Click Here if you Like this Comment
I too nominate for must read. Having a national party is a convenience. Having principles is essential. When the latest Progressive idea passes, moving the nation toward communism, it doesn´t matter whether the votes came from Democrats or RINOs. I am still amazed that we don´t have Cap and Trade, only because Harry Reid changed the vote order on Lindsey Graham. How many horrendous bills have passed because Reid stroked a RINO´s ego? Click Here if you Like this Comment


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Amy Harmon is a national correspondent for the Times, covering the impact of science and technology on American life. She has won two Pulitzer Prizes, one in 2008 for her series, "The DNA Age," the other as part of a team for the series "How Race is Lived in America," in 2001.
Ms. Harmon's article "Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World'' won the 2012 Casey Medal for excellence in reporting on children and families. She spoke about the (challenging) process of writing it at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, and in a Q&A with The Open Notebook. Her story "Navigating Love and Autism'' won the 2012 feature writing award from the nation's best-named press club, The Society of the Silurians. A "My Little Pony" mixup in that piece earned Harmon a different kind of distinction, as the author of what some called "the best New York Times correction ever."
Autism has long been an interest of Harmon's. In 2004, she wrote about the rise of a "neurodiversity" movement and how the awareness of Asperger syndrome as a neurological condition brought relief to some adults after a lifetime of blaming themselves for their social difficulties. Currently Harmon is collecting examples of the intense special interests often held by individuals on the autism spectrum. If you have examples or stories about these, please send them to her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Harmon is interested in all the ways science and technology shape how we live. She speaks frequently to audiences of scientists, students, parents and patients, and welcomes suggestions for good stories to pursue.
Harmon's career began at The Michigan Daily, the student newspaper at the University of Michigan, where she earned a B.A. in American culture in 1990. In her first journalism job, as a researcher in the Detroit bureau of The Los Angeles Times, she ordered fax paper and wrote about the declining American auto industry. In 1993, Harmon transferred to the paper's newsroom in Los Angeles, where she parlayed an incredible skill she had learned in college — sending e-mail — into a beat on the rise of the Internet as a social and business phenomenon.
Harmon joined The New York Times in 1997 and continued to cover the social impact of digital technology. In 2000, for her contribution to the Times' prize-winning series on race, she spent a year with two Internet entrepreneurs, one white and one black, and wrote about how race affected their business and friendship. It was her first experience with long-form narrative, which she has heard is entering a renaissance in the age of mobile devices (not a typo). She hopes it is true, since narrative nonfiction — specifically, suspenseful, immersive nonfiction in which the point is embedded in the story, rather than overtly explained — is what she loves most to report, write and read.
One of Harmon's tomes, "Facing Life with a Lethal Gene,'' was included in "The Best American Science Writing 2008,'' and in the 10th anniversary edition of the anthology, "Best of the Best American Science Writing,'' in 2010. Her article on the rise of robot companions was selected for the "Best of Science Writing 2011.'' Here is a video of her surreal interview with a humanoid robot.
Harmon has written about stealth labelers of genetically modified food, Twitter envy and the decline of science fairs. Her 2005 article about teenagers raised in different families who discover they are the genetic children of the same sperm donor led the anonymous donor to disclose his identity, and became the basis of an Independent Lens documentary that aired on PBS.
In 2008, Harmon profiled a Florida high school teacher teaching evolution to students raised to believe in the Bible as fact. In the wake of the BP oil spill in 2010, she followed a young fisherman deciding whether to break away from the imperiled livelihood that his family has engaged in for generations. In 2011, Harmon's "Target Cancer,'' series, about the human testing of a new kind of cancer drug, received the annual journalism award given by the National Academies of Science. Her story about two cousins randomly assigned to different arms of a clinical trial, with starkly different outcomes, influenced legislation designed to expedite the testing of such drugs.
Recently, Harmon has enjoyed experimenting with how video, audio and images can be used deepen a print narrative rather than distract from it. She was pretty proud that the clips she captured on her iPhone were used in the video that accompanied her story about a young couple on the autism spectrum trying to forge a romantic relationship. Next time she will be sure she shoots right-side up.
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Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World
Justin Canha, a young artist with autism, prepares for life as an independent adult. Links to special features with Mr. Canha and his art can be found in the article text.
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Roger Ricco, co-owner of the Ricco Maresca Gallery, discusses Justin Canha's paintings, many from a recent show at the gallery.
A Patient, a Pioneer
After surgeries and chemotherapies failed, the last hope for Sam Spero, a cancer patient, is an experimental drug with high promise. The first in a series.
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What happens when a new science delivers on its promise? As terminal cancer patients begin to respond to an experimental drug, new hopes and challenges emerge. The second in a series.
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As many of the trial participants experience dramatic recoveries, patients and doctors face the uneasy task of managing expectations in this new scientific frontier. The third in a series.
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Some parents of children with Down syndrome want prospective parents to know the positive side of raising a child with the genetic condition.
When a DNA Test Shows a Lethal Fate
Katharine Moser is learning to live with the knowledge that she will inevitably develop Huntington's disease.
Embryo Screening
The Times's Amy Harmon talks about the increasingly common practice of the embryo screening procedure known as PGD.
Genes and Self-Image
The discovery of genes that seem to influence everything from obesity to addiction is changing the way people feel about themselves, The Times's Amy Harmon reports.
Amy Harmon on Genetic Tests
Genetic testing, once an obscure tool for scientists, has begun to influence everyday lives in many ways.
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Citations issued in Castleton drinking partiesCASTLETON Four people, including two Castleton State College football players, were arrested and an unknown number of civil violations were handed out during a pair of police raids on underage drinking parties during the weekend.
As part of a Stop Teen Alcohol Risk Team detail, officers with the Castleton Police Department, Vermont Liquor Control and Vermont State Police focused their efforts on Castleton this weekend, where state police Sgt. Joel Davidson said complaints about underage drinking had been received.
On Saturday night, police interrupted two allegedly illegal gatherings. The first was on Mechanic Street near the Castleton Village School where minors were found drinking from a keg of beer. The person who police say bought the keg, William Stuhler, 21, was arrested and issued a citation for enabling minors to consume alcohol. Davidson also said minors who had consumed alcohol were issued civil violations but he did not specify how many tickets were issued.
At the second party, three Castleton State College students were arrested, Davidson said. The students, Preston M. Jones, 21, Cameron M. Laundry, 21, and Cleveland A. Burwell, 22, were issued citations for enabling minors to consume alcohol, Police say that two of the three men are members of the schools football team and were hosting a party following their game that day.
Two civil violations were issued to minors who consumed alcohol at that party located on the college campus.
Jeff Weld, a spokesman for the college, said Monday that Laundry and Burwell, both seniors, would sit on the sidelines Saturday when the Spartans play in an ECAC Northwest Bowl game at St. John Fisher but will remain members of the team. Jones was a former member of the team who has not played this year, Weld said.MORE IN Local & StateGood People is one tough South Boston story, full of the pain of poverty, riddled with the... Full StoryA biologist who has studied the decline in Vermonts bat populations since white-nose syndrome... Full StoryTheres no small talk about the weather at the Northeastern Storm Conference in Vermont this... Full Story -
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Attorney General Eric Holder calls a rise in heroin use a 'health crisis.' He's right to focus on the health aspect – intervention, prevention, treatment. Addiction itself is not a crime but a cause for cure.
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A rising level of addiction to heroin and other opiates has become an "urgent public health crisis" in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday. He didn't say "public criminal justice crisis," which one might have expected from the nation's chief law enforcement officer.


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We'll explore books about dancing colors together and dancing with the moon. We will dance a little hokey pokey here and there to keep us on our toes.
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, January 11, 2013 Sure, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a giant circus, but it always features something revolutionary, or at least oddly interesting. Maybe even useful. Here are eight compelling products that emerged from the show; judge for yourself how useful they might (eventually) be.Smart Home
Now that we've revolutionized personal mobile devices, the home may be the next frontier for gadgets. For instance, Lowes introduced a hub designed to centralize all those digital environmental controls already packed into your house. Netgear introduced a range of security-monitoring, night-vision and media-streaming boxes. IBM, with its eye on the big picture, introduced a service designed to connect your refrigerator, media system and anything else through an Internet-connected TV to its SmartCloud, so you can keep track of who's watching pay-per-view on your TV while you're at work paying for it. The SmartCloud connectivity expands on IBM's SmartHome project, to which it just signed embedded-systems and smart-device makers STMicroelectronics and start-up Shaspa Research.


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July 12th, 2013, 09:07 PM | #1 |
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water pump or radiator
I've got my YJ running with a 350 chevy. It runs at 210-220 on a 90 degree day. The motor is fresh .030" over and I've spent a few evenings on the tune. Running an Edelbrock 650 AVS carb. Initial timing is 14 degrees with 34 by 3000 rpm. I have tweaked the carb and it is not running lean. At cruise (2000 rpm at 60mph) it runs warm... at idle it will evntually cool down to 190. I have a two core generic alumium radiator that came with the jeep. I am running a 2500 cfm electric fan with a shroud. Also running a Summit Racing house brand water pump with stock pulleys. Any way, I am down to the radiator or water pump, which one should I replace? Other ideas?
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July 12th, 2013, 09:16 PM | #2 | |
2. is the water pump new? that is a cheap part to replace if it's, and would reccomend doing so for peace of mind. 3. I doubt a stock YJ radiator is sufficient for a v8, what are the dimensions of the finned area? 4. is the shroud not "leaking", that is, air is not allowed to bypass the fan from around the radiator? 5. stupid question, are you sure you got all the air out of the system? is any part of the cooling system higher than the radiator cap? $.02 |
July 12th, 2013, 09:28 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply
1) 180 degree high flow 2) yes, thinking of going to a Stewart high flow 3) The PO installed a aluminum 2 core with about 18x19 core (may be too small) 4) shroud is tight, I installed baffles to keep air from going around the radiator at speed 5) I parked the Jeep with the rad facing uphill to make sure it was the highest point and ran it through heat cycles |
July 12th, 2013, 09:41 PM | #6 |
could you elaborate on your theory behind that? only makes sense to me if he has his fan mounted as a pusher, not a puller.
Last thought, is your radiator cap new, what pressure is it, and are you getting pressure in the system? |
July 12th, 2013, 10:05 PM | #12 |
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What year 350? Are you sure you have the correct pump rotation? Engines with a factory v-belt setup are clockwise rotation and factory Serpentine setups are counter-clockwise. The wrong pump may work well enough to cool at lower engine speeds but at higher rpm there will cavitation and not much flow.
Your radiator is sufficient for your setup, I was running a very similar cooling setup on a Ford 5.0and could beat the hell out of the engine and never be above 220*. Another thing worth checking that is almost always overlooked is a blown head gasket. Buy or borrow (vatozone has them) a combustion leak tester and run the test, its about $40 to buy the kit and could save you a bunch of cash.
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July 13th, 2013, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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doubt you have wrong pump, it would overheat quickly cuz your pump would not be moving much water. start with timing, take a couple degrees out first and see if it helps, quick and cheap. if not, look at bigger radiator.
July 13th, 2013, 09:45 AM | #15 |
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My 2 cents. Running just about same thing. Everything new Rad back. Still had over heat problem. No fan on motor!!!!! Cut hood lovers etc, sill running hot. PUT 5 BLADE
C/Track fan on motor & took care of everything, works great now. Just my 2 cents. A lot of time & $ spent for nothing. Just needed fan on motor to move air. |
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FYS Section A27. History and Culture in the Digital Age
Big Data. Social Media. Mobile Devices. Electronic Books.
Digital devices and applications have become ubiquitous in the cultural experiences of well-to-do people in developed economies, and commentary on their cultural effects has kept pace. We will explore continuities and differences between our own era and those that have gone before, asking such questions as: Can print and e-text co-exist? When is a fact (not) a fact? Is there wisdom in the crowd?
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