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by James Slater - It seems Juan Manuel Marquez's chances of winning on July 18th are even slimmer. Forget all you've heard and read about the Mexican great's bout against Floyd Mayweather Junior being a catch-weight affair being fought at 143 or 144 pounds. According to Ring Online, in a news piece that went up late last night, the fight in Las Vegas will actually be fought at welterweight, with the limit, of course, being 147 pounds. Talk about an even taller order for the future Hall of Famer who goes by the nickname of "Dinamita!"
According to Ring, the returning Mayweather Junior is better than a three-and-a-half to one betting favourite. For although it remains to be seen if the 39-0(25) master will be affected by his months of inactivity when he steps into the ring at The MGM Grand in less than two month's time, the sheer size advantage "Money" will hold has swayed the bookmakers, and they think he will certainly emerge the victor..
Marquez, however, as gutsy as they come, is undaunted about any advantages Mayweather may hold over him, and he is positive he can shock the odds and win the fight that is being hyped up right now.
Ring reports that Marquez has been training in the Toluca Mountains in his homeland, and that the 35-year-old has been adding muscle to his frame.
"We're doing a lot of strength training," Juan Manuel said. "Building my body, building muscle. We're working out, believe it or not, lifting heavy rocks. We're just trying to get my body right for this fight."
Marquez realises what many people have been saying, pertaining to him having very little chance of winning on July 18th. But he is unconcerned.
"People have a right to say whatever they want," Marquez said. "That's what's motivating me right now. I'm confident. It motivates me to shut their mouths.
"I have a great chance to be the next idol in Mexico."
It is becoming the fighting hero of his country that perhaps motivates Marquez, the former featherweight, super-featherweight and lightweight king, more than anything. The Mexican people love their boxing, and if Marquez can upset Mayweather he will be ranked right alongside any great Mexican warrior you care to mention - and he will feel proud for the rest of his life.
Yes, this news of the bout being fought at full welterweight makes the mountain an even tougher one for Marquez to climb, but it wasn't too long ago we were all downplaying Manny Pacquiao's chances against Oscar De La Hoya and others due to his giving away so much natural weight. Such thinking, after what the former 107-pounder was able to do against Oscar and Ricky Hatton, has been totally forgotten.
Maybe Juan Manuel Marquez is yet another fighter who is able to win against naturally bigger men and continue doing so?
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Just listening to a wonderful CD stored on my computer while posting this morning.
Kind of fun knowing we only have a half day of school today.
Count your blessings!
Looking forward to Tuesday when I see the orthopedist.
Making sure I have everything I need for a small Thanksgiving dinner with my daughter.
Count your blessings!
Not happy but lovin' my animals and hoping that we won't be homeless
The Bachelor/Bachelorette series is a soap opera with unskilled actors, bad writing, and beautiful locations...it even edits the real moon!
On here hoping and wishing the best for VelvetRed.
"Success is falling nine times and getting up ten." - Jon Bon Jovi
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Mexican drug cartel commander pleads guilty in 2011 ambush
Was Mexican prison warden's kidnap retaliation for penal reforms?Story | Aug 23, 2012Three years ago, when the armed gang showed up at Cieneguillas prison, they managed to free 53 inmates -- including killers, kidnappers and drug cartel gunmen. Not a shot was fired, and the warden was arrested on suspicion that it was an inside job....
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Mexico captures top Zetas drug lord, in major blow to cartelStory | Sep 27, 2012Mexico's navy has captured Ivan Velazquez Caballero, a.k.a. "Zeta-50," a top leader of a faction of the recently divided Zetas drug cartel, in an operation in the city of San Luis Potosi....
Top drug cartel leader in Mexico possibly killed in firefight, officials sayStory | Oct 8, 2012Mexican authorities said late Monday they may have killed the top leader of the notorious Zetas paramilitary force in a gun and grenade battle in the state of Coahuila, in what would be the most important blow to powerful drug cartels in the six-year...
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Scruggs, Piscotty Homer To Lead Memphis Offense
Rebels will compete in 20th NCAA Regional in program history, facing UCLA, Maryland and CSU Bakersfield
Zach Petrick strikes out ten batters in 5-4 win. Memphis continues its road trip
Xavier Scruggs leads team in win over Sacramento on Friday evening.
Houston routs the Tigers 17-3 on Saturday morning. The Tigers now await to learn if they will get invite to NCAA tournament.
Tyler Lyons leads Memphis to victory on Thursday in Sacramento.
Memphis is among ten teams that will compete in the league in July.
Gasol, just named to the All NBA first team will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Gasol Becomes First Grizzlies Player Ever To Be Named All-NBA First Team
Fourth Career All-Defensive Selection and Third First Team Recognition for Allen
Jacob Wilson homers in Triple-A Debut
The lefthander leads the league in ERA & batting average against in pair of starts.
Stoudamire is leaving the University of Arizona to be reunited with Tigers Head Coach Josh Pastner.
Dean Anna records three hits in twin bill finale.
Memphis returns home for 4 day, 5 game homestand starting on Saturday.
Steph Curry scores 32 points to lead the Warriors. Marc Gasol scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies.
Memphis surrenders a season high four home runs in loss to Sky Sox.
Memphis hopes to bounce back from Wednesday's loss to Golden State in Game 5. They trail the series 3-2.
Memphis defeats Colorado Springs in an afternoon game.
The series is tied at 2 games apiece as the series shifts to Oakland for Game 5 on Wednesday.
Memphis finishes eight game homestand with 2-1 win over New Orleans
The two teams play a matinee game on Sunday
Grizzlies led by Randolph and Gasol defeat Warriors 99-89.
Memphis 8 game homestand continues against New Orleans Friday night.
Dan Johnson's three run homer caps the comeback victory.
The series is tied 1-1 as it shifts to Memphis
Memphis wins the first of eight games at AutoZone Park.
Steph Curry scores game high 22 points. Marc Gasol scored 21 points to lead. Memphis played the game without point guard Mike Conley still recovering from facial surgery.
Gasol scores 21 points to lead Memphis. Guard Steph Curry scored 22 to lead Golden State. Memphis also played the game without point guard Mike Conley.
Memphis returns home to begin eight game homestand.
Mike Conley has been ruled out for Game One of the Western Conference Semi-Finals series against Golden State.
The Redbirds get the first win of a the road series in the Big Easy.
The Grizzlies have advanced to the semi-finals, beating the Portland Trailblazers Wednesday night, 99-93.
The Grizzlies eliminate the Blazers, and will face the Warriors in the next round. Game 1 is Sunday afternoon on Local 24.
The Redbirds snap their losing skid to Round Rock with the pitching Tyler Lyons
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley has purchased 500 tickets to Game 5 vs. Portland as a way to thank the faithful Grizz Nation fans that showed him an outpouring of support after his injury sustained in Game 3 at Portland.
The Grizzlies are getting ready for Game 5 of the playoffs after they fell short to Portland Monday night.
The Express defeats Memphis 5-4 on Sunday at AutoZone Park.
Gasol leads Memphis to win but Conley suffers a serious facial injury in the 115-109 victory Saturday night.
63,000 watch in Neyland Stadium on Saturday.
Omaha's 16 hits sink Redbirds 6-5.
Memphis scored five runs in the frame to win 7-2.
Conley and Lee each scored 18 points to lead the Grizzlies.
Grizzlies make franchise history by taking 2-0 lead in a playoff series.
The Redbirds rally in the ninth inning falls short.
After winning their first road game on Saturday Memphis loses a twin bill on Sunday.
Guard Beno Udrih comes off the bench to score 20 points to lead the Beale Street Bears.
Olive Branch native, and catcher Ed Easley goes 2 for 4 with three runs batted in.
Xavier Scruggs triples, doubles
Marc Gasol has career high 33 points
The 6-10, 230 pounder is expected to play starting in 2015-16.
Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-America teams announced by Collegiate Baseball
Tigers host 10 teams who played in postseason last season
Dylan Toscano leads Tigers to game Saturday morning against the Houston Cougars.
Elimination game scheduled for Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Tucker Tubbs hit his 15th home run of the season in the loss
Darien Tubbs drives in game winning run to salvage the series.
The Tigers push their record to 31-13, and get ready for weekend conference series against Cincy.
The Tigers down Arkansas State in Jonesboro.
Nolan Blackwood also stars in win against Huskies.
Toscano & Caufield lead Memphis on the mound in Saturday's win.
Zach Schritenthal hits first career home run in the game.
Memphis mark improves to 3-1 against SEC opponents.
It marks the third straight week a Tigers baseball player wins an individual honor.
Tarrant will have one year of eligibility and will be able to play for the Tigers immediately.
The Tigers push their record to 25-12.
Won back to back state titles
Tubbs named league hitter of the week.
The Tigers quarterback leads the offense over the defense.
The Tigers Urge fans to get to the Liberty Bowl for Tiger Walk at 6PM on Friday.
King, Powell leave
ESPN's Andy Katz is reporting that Memphis basketball head coach Josh Pastner could be on Arizona State's coaching radar.
The Tigers finish the season 18-14.
Temple defeats the Tigers 80-75 in Hartford, Connecticut.
The Memphis guard earns all-league honors
Memphis linebacker earns $2,000 scholarship for graduate or professional studies
It was the Huskies largest margin of victory this season.
Forward Austin Nichols reinjures his ankle in the loss.
Shaq Goodwin leads the Tigers in scoring with 17 points.
Rose has meniscus tear in right knee
The forward from Collierville averaged 18 points, 7.5 rebounds, and five blocks in the Tigers two wins last week.
League opener against Cincinnati, Ole Miss accentuate home slate
Memphis Tigers versus Central Florida game moved because of ice and snow conditions.
Goodwin leads the Tigers in scoring with 18 points. Memphis improves to 15-10 overall, and 7-5 in league play.
Durant and Westbrook big games
Tigers commit 19 turnovers
The Tigers lose to the second ranked Huskies and fall to 11-12 on the year.
5 Tigers score in double figures
Tigers load up on talent
Austin Nichols leads Tigers with 21 pts
He will have two and half years of eligibility with the Rams basketball program.
The Tigers avenge an eight point loss to the Green Wave on January 3rd.
The Tigers defeat the Cougars 84-49
Tigers fall at Tulsa
Dodson leaves Rebels for Tigers
BYU, Memphis to formally apologize to each other
The Tigers crush Central Florida 99-79 in FedExForum.
Iverson departs after a much publicized social media spat with head coach Josh Pastner
Nichols, Crawford, Johnson, and Goodwin lead the Tigers in the win. They snap a two game losing skid.
Iverson violates team rules
Led Tigers to back-to-back state titles
Mitchell heading to Oregon
Cecil VanHooks and Robby Donaldson to lead teams
Defending 6A Champions, Whitehaven, eliminated.
West Memphis 49, Mountain Home 20.
Cabot drills West Memphis.
Grenada 12, Olive Branch 7.
White Station blows away Arlington.
Augusta and Marked Tree combine for more than 100 points.
South Panola blanks Hernando.
ECS tops FACS in battle of unbeatens.
North Little Rock shuts out West Memphis.
South Panola tops Olive Branch
West Memphis, no where to be found.
Whitehaven gets a scare from Ridgeway.
South Panola crushed Horn Lake.
West Memphis wins in overtime.
South Panola upset.
West Memphis falls to Pulaski Academy.
Bentonville is overall number one.
MUS takes a big drop in the rankings.
Southaven tops CBHS.
Marion edges Wynne.
It all comes down to residency. Ross Trail transferred to Olive Branch this year after playing for Wynne High in Arkansas last year.
Three new teams make the rankings.
South Panola remains number one.
ECS climbs into the DII rankings.
Bentonville leads AP poll entering 2013.
Wooddale surprises Craigmont.
Olive Branch puts up 71 points.
The defending 6A Tennessee state champs are number one.
South Panola holds down the top spot in 6A.
Surprisingly Whitehaven is not number one in 6A. Find out which team is.
ECS and Briarcrest decided in overtime.
Rossville Christian shuts out West Memphis Christian
Olive Branch tops Ridgeway.
How did Lausanne perform during the program's first game?
Adonis Thomas will represent the United States for the second straight year.
An expert from Varsity Spirit, a cheerleading organization, said no.
Jay Murphy scored 23 points for Bolivar Central, and Ricky Tisdale added another 20 for the Tigers.
Melrose dominates Siegel.
Joe Jackson led all players with nearly a triple-double.
The Warriors eliminated from the state championship in overtime.
Riverdale defeats Overton, 66-40.
Gold Medal Game: USA 101 Argentina 87
Lacrosse. Do you know much about it? It's kind of a mix of hockey meets soccer. However, another sport has had an impact on lacrosse lately in Memphis high schools. It's making teams stronger, speedier and more successful.
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This year's St. Mary Parish Festival is so big, they're going to have close off Henry Street.
"Most of the carnival rides will be out in Henry Street, as well as the second entertainment stage," festival co-chair Christian Cottrell told The Gazette. "Henry Street will be closed from William Street to the end of our parking lot."
The street closing will begin this afternoon. The festival runs from 5 p.m. to midnight on June 20 and June 21.
In years past, the festival was contained to the church's parking lot at 82 E. William St., but there are plenty of new additions requiring more space.
The eight carnival rides and three food trucks, all provided by Funtime Carnival out of Cincinnati, are new this year. Also new is the second entertainment stage, as well as casino games such as Blackjack and Texas Hold'em.
Expected to perform Friday are The Divide, In a Jam and The Academy (Irish Dance School) as featured on America's Got Talent. Saturday's lineup is Project 75 and These Guys Live.
Cottrell said the festival will still offer midway games, music, inflatable toys, a silent auction, grilled food, bake sale and a beer garden featuring St. Marygritas. Pizza from DiPietro's will be available Friday, and Berwick Catering will provide an Italian dinner on Saturday.
The St. Mary Festival began in 1998, but "it's really taken on a new meaning in the past three years," Cottrell said. "Three years ago we decided to stick with the same time frame, the same third weekend in June and just make it an annual thing."
The festival is growing because Father Michael Watson, assigned to the parish last July, wants to kick it up a notch with the church's single-largest fundraiser. Church staff say St. Mary is the largest church in the county and supports charities such as Common Ground Free Store, Family Promise and People In Need.
"This is our big event for the year, and it is by all means open to anyone and everyone," Cottrell said. "I like everything about it – meeting new people, the community feel."
For more information, visit http://delawarestmary.org/parish-organizations/festival.
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Interesting.. already i keep a lot of my config as code in repositories. But an OS integrated app might be interesting i suppose.
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-> Update 2/18/2013: Sputnik 2 is here: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition goes 1080p and lands in Europe
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Made possible by an internal innovation fund, project Sputnik is a 6 month effort to explore the possibility of creating an open source laptop targeted directly at developers. It is based on Ubuntu 12.04 and Dell's XPS13 laptop.
To put it in context, Sputnik is part of an effort by Dell to better understand and serve the needs of developers in Web companies. We want to finds ways to make the developer experience as powerful and simple as possible. And what better way to do that than beginning with a laptop that is both highly mobile…
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Among the books President Obama has taken to read during his vacation on Martha's Vineyard is David Grossman's novel To the End of the Land. Daphne Merkin reviewed it for Tablet Magazine; Liel Leibovitz took issue with Grossman and other prominent left-wing Israeli novelists; Grossman himself wrote about his literary influences in Nextbook.org, Tablet Magazine's predecessor; and I discussed George Packer's profile of Grossman.
Which other novels by Jews should the president read?
• Gary Shteyngart's Super Sad True Love Story. Because Obama's main job is to "win the future," he should probably have a sense of what a future that he has lost looks like, and this bitter, dystopic novel will provide it. Plus, it can't hurt Obama with the Russian vote.
• Amy Waldman's The Submission. This hot new novel imagines that the winning design for the 9/11 memorial turns out to have been the work of a Muslim-American. So, um, it would seem relevant.
• Norman Mailer's Armies of the Night. Okay, so this is technically "history as a novel" and "the novel as history," but still, Mailer's depiction of the fully fractured society of the late '60s is what Obama should be shooting not to have happen on his watch.
• Franz Kafka's Amerika. For an, er, different perspective on the country he leads.
• Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policeman's Union. If one of the United States is going to become the Jewish national homeland, Obama should probably be kept aware.
• Philip Roth's The Human Stain. "I myself dreamed of a mammoth banner, dadaistically draped like a Christo wrapping from one end of the White House to the other and bearing the legend A HUMAN BEING LIVES HERE."
Obama Takes Along Novel by David Grossman on Vacation [JPost]
Related: Consolation Prize [Tablet Magazine]
Pen Pals [Tablet Magazine]
Books That Have Read Me [Nextbook.org]
The Unconsoled [The New Yorker]
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Pete Carroll won't be on the sidelines for USC next week, bet the farm on it.
What is it with Stanford and knocking off the big dogs in the Pac-10. You can almost count on it every year. What sucks about this though is that UO may move up in the standings because of it. Cal will move to number 2 and USC may drop out of the top 10, with UO moving up to like #12 or #13.


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"Endless Love" — This movie was first made in the 1980s with Brooke Shields. The critics roasted it like a Peking Duck, but teens sought it out and it made a respectable return for investors. This version is better made and acted, but probably won't break even, though it is better than the original. The plot is all Shakespeare, as a well-to-do girl falls for a bad boy and the families step in and make it worse.
"Gambit" — Another remake finds Colin Firth as a nebbish out to scam his obnoxious boss (Alan Rickman is very funny here) by convincing him that a forged painting is the real deal and worth millions. He enlists the aid of a femme fatale (Cameron Diaz) and the plan gets more complicated as speed bumps start cropping up. Okay time-waster.
"Ghost Quake" — A tremor busts a time capsule from the 1950s. Turns out it contained some nasty ghosts who then possess a principal and three teachers before going after a group of teens. Lots of potential here with generation gaps and time travelling spirits but none of it is tapped. Turning this into just another direct-to-video stinkburger that starred Danny Trejo.
"Cimarron Strip" — Stuart Whitman stars in this excellent Western series as a Marshal with a lot of territory to cover. Each of the 23 episodes produced is movie length and features great guest stars like Henry Silva, Telly Savalas, Darren McGavin, Robert Duvall and Warren Oates. Solid scripts also differentiate this from the pack. Look for an offbeat episode, by Harlan Ellison, that posits that Jack the Ripper moved out West.


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New Times in Modern Japan concerns the transformation of time--the reckoning of time--during Japan's Meiji period, specifically from around 1870 to 1900. Time literally changed as the archipelago synchronized with the Western imperialists' reckoning of time. The solar calendar and clock became standard timekeeping devices, and society adapted to the abstractions inherent in modern notions of time. This set off a cascade of changes that completely reconfigured how humans interacted with each other and with their environment--a process whose analysis carries implications for other non-Western societies as well.
By examining topics ranging from geology, ghosts, childhood, art history, and architecture to nature as a whole, Stefan Tanaka explores how changing conceptions of time destabilized inherited knowledge and practices and ultimately facilitated the reconfiguration of the archipelago's heterogeneous communities into the liberal-capitalist nation-state, Japan. However, this revolutionary transformation--where, in the words of Lewis Mumford, "the clock, not the steam engine," is the key mechanism of the industrial age--has received little more than a footnote in the history of Japan.
This book's innovative focus on time not only shifts attention away from debates about the failure (or success) of "modernization" toward how individuals interact with the overlay of abstract concepts upon their lives; it also illuminates the roles of history as discourse and as practice in this reconfiguration of society. In doing so, it will influence discussions about modernity well beyond the borders of Japan.
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It is more or less this trajectory that Cobra describes in the first two-thirds of his book. Virtually from the beginning, Cobra became part of Hobeika's inner circle, ironically after the two nearly came to blows in their first encounter. Hobeika's rise, Cobra insists, came with a considerable price in blood. Such an observation can be expected from an embittered former employee, but it raises another question: How much should one believe in a book replete with startling revelations that are difficult to verify?
The answer is that it is best to tread carefully. One is willing to accept, with little difficulty, the worst about Hobeika. However, it is reasonable to assume that since Cobra has an ax to grind, his revelations are designed as much to destroy Hobeika's political career as to inform.
There are, generally speaking, two types of situations in From Israel to Damascus: Those in which Cobra participated personally and those for which, because he was not directly involved, he can only offer interpretations. When Cobra speaks firsthand, his book is persuasive. When he speculates, however, he reveals the insularity of the professional henchman overshadowed by a leader who largely avoided sharing information with the help.
Cobra and his handlers appear to have assumed, correctly, that sex would disseminate their opus far more efficiently than politics. Much of the local curiosity about the book was generated by two chapters describing Hobeika's sexual capers and naming most of his paramours. The list is jubilantly long and includes a large number of women who pass for being members of the postwar plutocracy. Several marriages have reportedly suffered as a result.
It is the politics, however--or at least that version practiced by Hobeika and Hatem--that makes the book notable. The most significant of Cobra's allegations is that Hobeika was, as early as 1981, a Syrian double agent. At the time, Bashir Gemayel was engaged in a fierce struggle for power with the Syrians. This would lead to a direct confrontation between Syria and Israel in the Bekaa Valley, when Israeli aircraft shot down a Syrian helicopter engaged in a military operation against Christian militiamen. The Syrians responded by moving SAM missile batteries into Lebanon, alarming the Reagan Administration into sending Philip Habib to negotiate a settlement. This he did, although it was clear by then that Gemayel was dead set on using the Israelis against the Syrians.
If Cobra is to be believed, Hobeika was ecumenical in his contacts. Even as he maintained close ties with the Israelis, he opened a line of communication to Rifaat and Jamil al-Assad, the brothers of the Syrian president, Hafez al-Assad. Cobra describes, firsthand, a visit by Hobeika to Damascus in late 1981 and another to Paris a month later to meet with the two men. The junket ended, memorably, with a soiree at the Raspoutine nightclub on the Champs-Elysées, where Cobra spent a pleasant evening conversing with Hobeika's then-mistress.
The contacts were significant for reasons that will become obvious. However, again one must ask, are the allegations true? And do they matter? In the mendacious world of Lebanese militia politics, Hobeika's conduct proves nothing: Dealing with one's enemies was common, even sensible. Moreover, it is unlikely that Gemayel or the Israelis would have been unaware of Hobeika's excursions. The US journalist Barbara Newman, with whom Gemayel had a fling, writes in her book The Covenant that he knew of Hobeika's Syrian connection. Gemayel probably assumed that at some stage it could come in handy. He probably also guessed that Hobeika was too much the pragmatist to become dependent on such an unnatural relationship.
For Cobra, however, Hobeika's relationship with Syria implies that he must have been indirectly involved in Gemayel's assassination in September 1982. It is generally accepted that the bomb attack that killed the president-elect was carried out by one Habib Shartouni. However, it was planned by an official in a pro-Syrian organization to which Shartouni belonged, and who, once the war ended, would sit across the table from Hobeika in the government.
But was Hobeika involved? Given his subsequent history one might like to believe so, but the evidence presented is circumstantial. One suspects that the suggestion may simply be one of Cobra's deadlier poisons: an effort to link Hobeika to the death of an elected president and hero to many Christians--the very same Christians, incidentally, whom Hobeika must seduce to become politically consequential nationally. But Cobra goes further: The massacres in Sabra and Shatila, he insists, were provoked by Hobeika to conceal his involvement in Gemayel's assassination a few days before. In other words, Hobeika set upon the camps to deflect attention from the breaches in Gemayel's security. The theory is interesting but speculative. It is undermined by Cobra's impertinent claim that the Israeli defense minister, Ariel Sharon, was aghast at the carnage in the camps. If so, one wonders, why did he allow it to go on for two full days while insuring that at night Hobeika's men would have light from Israeli-fired flares?
A more plausible hypothesis is that the ambitious Hobeika saw that the massacres would meet Israeli objectives and conceal his failure to protect Gemayel. The same can be said for a related incident Cobra describes to prove his point: Hobeika allegedly ordered the killing of Habib Shartouni's family and then had the killer killed. Indeed, the latter chore was initially assigned to Cobra, but he avoided it because the man in question was a friend. The implication is that Hobeika was covering his tracks. Yet it is equally possible that Hobeika, though innocent, was so covetous of power that he refused to let a momentary lapse prevent his rise to a position of authority in the Christian community, particularly once the stage had been vacated of the hefty presence of Gemayel.


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Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Jani Patokallio
In 1933, Wilfred Thesiger became the first white man to explore the legendary Sultanate of Aussa in what is today Ethiopia and live to tell the tale. Sixty years later, Warwick Cairns in In Praise of Savagery sets off in the same direction. Those are some mighty big boots to fill, and most attempts in this genre, where a travel writer traces the footsteps of an earlier, celebrated explorer or author while attempting to draw some pithy lessons out of it all, fall flat. Can he pull it off?
At first glance, In Praise of Savagery follows the hoary formula, flicking back and forth between the two parallel storylines in chapters often as short as two pages, but there is an immediate triple twist that sets this book apart. First, at the time of the story, Thesiger is still alive; second, Cairns knows him well; and third, the destination of Cairns' quest is Thesiger's second home in the village of Maralal in northern Kenya, not far from the Ethiopian border (but not, it must be said, anywhere near Aussa), where Thesiger awaits - and has set out a challenge for him.
Thesiger's journey makes for compelling reading. He traveled by camel train, with a mutinous crew and meagre supplies, in a hostile country in a state of perpetual civil war, where 'a man's status was judged, entirely, by the number of men, women and children he had killed', and where the four previous parties attempting to enter had all been brutally hacked to death. Cairns' modern-day tribulations, on the other hand, involve surly Aeroflot stewardesses, goat gravy served in 'chipped enamel mugs' and dodgy matatu minibus drivers, all good fun to read about from the comfort of your armchair but not quite on the same level. To compensate, he weaves in a mix of historical and personal anecdotes ranging from 'Upon the Etiquette of a Massacre', about a murderous Scottish feud in 1692, to 'Civilisation', on why hunter-gatherers had it so much better than us benighted descendants of farmers, an opinion very much shared by the perennially restless Thesiger.
If you haven't read Arabian Sands yet, buy that first. But if you have, want more and can't find a copy of the long out-of-print Danakil Diary, this is an engaging and often thought-provoking substitute.
Jani Patokallio saw enough of the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia to have the greatest respect for anybody crossing deserts by camel.
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Dear Poll: Are You a Control Freak?
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For me, the feeling of being out of control is one of the worst feelings in the world. I wouldn't call myself a control freak per se; I just don't like surprises! Unfortunately, some people view control freaks in a negative light— calling them power trippers and know-it-alls — but I don't consider it a personality flaw in the slightest. Control freaks get the job done, and they are perfectionists who always have their Ts crossed and their Is dotted — what's so bad about that? So ladies, where do you fall in the control department? Would you consider yourself a control freak?
emalove 7 years
I guess I am to an extent, but only with my own life and things that involve me. I don't try to control others and manipulate situations in my favor or anything along those lines.
Sydney-C 7 years
The only time my control freakishness really comes out is when I am flying on an airplane. I would give anything to know how to fly a plane to ensure we make it there safely!!! (Oh and that the landing is smooth too :) )
cheersdarlin916 7 years
I have never thought of myself as a control freak until several ex's told me that I am. I still don't think I am, I chalk it up to my ex's being completly worthless and if anything was going to get accomplished it was going to be because of me.
nadabd 7 years
I wish i wasn't controlling. I think i try to control my husband way too much, but i really can't help it. I don't try to control my friends though.
popgoestheworld 7 years
There is NOTHING I CANNOT CONTROL!!!!!!
Kristinh1012 7 years
I would give anything to be a laid back person. But I just can't help it. I usually don't have a problem though because everyone around me knows that I am completely nuts when it comes to being a control freak and they all trust me with everything and they kind of sit back relax and let me do my thing.
bbkf 7 years
Control freaks drive me crazy.
jennifer76 7 years
Well said, ufshutterbabe. Control freaks have such a negative energy, I prefer to steer clear. Be like a cheerio in milk - let it flow through you and around you. Ommmmmmmmmm.
aimeeb 7 years
I don't think I'm a control freak but I am not a fan when things in my life are up in the air. I don't like the stress.
ayuninur 7 years
No, I'm way too laid back to be a control freak.
Masqueraded_Angel 7 years
Seriously, I'm one of the biggest control freaks out there, I'll bet. :P But I am trying my hardest to get a handle on it...it's probably part of the reason that my family and I are getting some counseling at the moment (along with other things). I think a lot of it comes from my stubborn self being too full of pride to ask for help...if that makes any sense...
mtothawhat 7 years
Nope, I used to be a control freak until I realized I couldn't control everything and just let go.
aerie087 7 years
this only reminds me of monica gellar during phoebe's wedding when she was maid of honor. LOL! it's probably my fav. episode of friends; now SHEs a control freak
ufshutterbabe 7 years
The most meaningful life lesson I've absorbed so far is that you can't control everything, you can only control how you react to what comes your way. It is so much more relaxing to not try to be in charge all the time. My relationships (significant others, friends, family members) have vastly improved since I figured this out.
jillerin457 7 years
I'm a perfectionist, and I can't stand to have my work or effort lumped in with others'. That's why I play tennis, not basketball. I'm not a team player! Forced "group work" in college always drove me crazy, because I hated for my grade to depend on other people, so I always ended up doing most of the work myself anyway, just to ensure an A.
neonbee 7 years
I'm half-half. There are definitely times when I'm a psycho. :)
Silverlining10 7 years
I agree with Sun_Sun. I don't try to control other people, only the things I can do.
Sun_Sun 7 years
;) see, i knew u could have said it better
Sun_Sun 7 years
;) see, i knew u could have said it better
PJ-PJ-PJ 7 years
...meant to add that I'm over the top with it, when it comes to work related things. However, I have managed to be a lot more relaxed at home.
PJ-PJ-PJ 7 years
Sun Sun, I couldn't have said it better myself.
Sun_Sun 7 years
im not a control freak in that sense i dont like to tell other people what to do... i definitely dont want to control my husband but when it comes to things i have to do or things that are my responsibility, im borderline a perfectionist that way (self control)
Sun_Sun 7 years
im not a control freak in that sensei dont like to tell other people what to do... i definitely dont want to control my husbandbut when it comes to things i have to do or things that are my responsibility, im borderline a perfectionist that way (self control)


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O'Reilly Discusses WFB's Reporting On Ecuador PR Firm Paying Liberal US Celebrities
The Dark Side of Green Justice
Forget "all this bullshit about law and facts," remarked Steven Donziger in 2007. "In the end of the day, it is about brute force."
Donziger was a plaintiffs' attorney attempting to extract billions of dollars from oil giant Chevron—by whatever means necessary. His observation on the role the "law and facts" played in his work nicely captured the character of the years-long campaign of fraud, bribery, and extortion he conducted on behalf of his clients.
Mia Farrow Admits Ecuadorian Government Paid for Anti-Chevron Advocacy
PR Firm's Undisclosed Work for Ecuadorian Government Raises Legal Questions
A New York City-based public relations firm touted the government of Ecuador as a client last month despite not registering as a foreign agent with the Department of Justice, raising legal questions about its relationship.
The firm, MCSquared, promoted protests at a May shareholders meeting of oil giant Chevron, which has squared off with the administration of President Rafael Correa over a long-running environmental lawsuit in Ecuador.
D.C. Lobbying Firm to Pay Chevron $15M
Federal Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Chevron
The Five Worst Things About Ecuador
Observers wondering who would assume the mantle of Hugo Chavez as Latin America's fiery, anti-American strong man did not have to wait long. That man is Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.
Correa won a second term last February and promised to continue his "citizens' revolution." However, his record looks different beyond the rhetoric.


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The Butler bonus: compatibility
A Final Four appearance matters more to the Bulldogs than it would to, say, Kentucky
Originally Published: March 30, 2010By Tim Keown | ESPN.com
There is no possible way Butler coach Brad Stevens is as calm on the inside as he is on the outside. No way. It's not just that he doesn't get rattled; he never changes expression. Poor play, poor officiating -- it's all the same to him. Late in Butler's win over Kansas State on Saturday, when everyone was coming unglued, the camera caught him with the same serene look on his face as he told his players, "Play your game. Just play your game."
And they did. They played calmly and ...
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Simpson pursued sailing dream after safety warning
nepal After winning gold and silver at the Olympics, there wasn't much more for Andrew "Bart" Simpson to accomplish in sailing - except for capturing the America's Cup.
A day after he died at age 36 when his catamaran capsized during training with Sweden's Artemis Racing team in the San Francisco Bay, Simpson was remembered as a smart sailor and a mentor who shrugged off an early warning about the dangers of the latest generation of yachts.
British entrepreneur Keith Mills remembered a 2010 meeting with Simpson and compatriots Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy about a possible British team for this year's edition of the prestigious sailing competition. But Mills did not move ahead because of concerns about safety.
"We all shared the dream that we could bring the America's Cup back to Great Britain," Mills said in a telephone interview. "I thought back in 2010 (the boats) looked a very risky, dangerous proposition and that was certainly one of the reasons that I withdrew the British team."
With organizers proposing a 72-foot catamaran and 40-meter fixed wing that is bigger than a Boeing 747 wing, Mills was concerned the ability to "depower very quickly" was lacking, and could be perilous.
"Based on the specs that I saw in 2010, I was very concerned, and I expressed my concerns," Mills recalled. "But the Americans were determined to go ahead with this type of sailing which I fundamentally disagreed with."
Simpson - along with Ainslie and Percy - couldn't give up on getting to the summit of yachting.
"They all thought they could make it work but they all recognized that none of them had ever sailed anything quite like this before and it's going to be inherently risky," Mills said. "How risky to be honest none of us really knew."
Had Simpson not been approached by Artemis last year, he and Mills would have worked together at races in 2013.
The pair were close friends, bonded by a love of sailing and Tottenham. Mills serves as a director at the Premier League club and would host Simpson at matches.
"I was looking forward to racing with him this year," Mills said. "He was going to skipper my boat this year either in the Med or in the UK, then around Christmas time, he had call from San Francisco to sail with Artemis and we had a chat about it. It was something he really wanted to do and I gave him all my best wishes."
It was a fateful decision, but Mills couldn't change his mind.
"As with a lot of the athletes, if they show an aptitude for a sport, it really gets into their bones," Mills said.
Mills has seen few sailors with the intelligence of Simpson, who was born in 1976 in the landlocked southern English town of Chertsey in Surrey.
By the age of 5, visits to his grandparents on the southern cost at Christchurch in Dorset had seen Simpson start to take to the waves.
"He was never happier than being on a boat," Mills said. "He had a big, big smile."


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The temptation is strong to simply wing it, to pull your watercraft out of storage, drive to the water and hope for the best. This is especially true after a long winter like most of us have experienced this year.
But as with most things, immediate gratification has its price. That's especially true when it comes to preparing your watercraft for the upcoming season. The temptation to simply head to the water and go may be great, but giving in usually leads to breakdowns and long slow rides being towed into the beach. In some cases, it can also mean large repair bills.
The irony is it doesn't take a whole lot of time and effort to get your watercraft into shape for the season. In fact, it should take less than an hour to get your craft properly prepared, provided you took the time in the fall to properly winterize it. If you didn't, well, you may want to give yourself a little extra time.
In either case, it's certainly worth the wait.
Step 1: The Thaw
The first thing you need to do is make sure your watercraft is properly thawed. Now, that may sound like a joke, but it is important not to get overanxious. You need to make sure the fuel and cooling lines are soft and pliable enough to prevent any cracks or leaks. Don't be fooled by an early thaw either. You'll be running water through your engine later on, so it's important that spring truly has arrived. Otherwise, you run into the danger of freezing water inside your engine, which could lead to cracked lines or leaks.
Step 2: The Unveiling
Next, pull your watercraft out of the corner of the garage or shed into a well-lighted and well-ventilated area. If you've picked a bright, sunny spring day, the driveway is best. If it's raining, the garage will do, but it's a good idea to leave a window or door open to make sure any fumes dissipate properly.
Once you uncover your craft, remove the engine cover and give the craft a good visual once-over, checking for any cracks in the hull or obvious problems in the engine compartment. Also make sure to pull out any rags or coverings you used to block up exhaust and engine outlets during the winterization process.
Here's another thing to keep in mind. We know of an enthusiast who couldn't get his watercraft to run properly one spring and eventually had to ship it off to a performance shop. After taking apart the engine, the shop found the remains of a mouse who had apparently crawled into the exhaust outlet during the cold winter months. Remember, your watercraft probably looked pretty cozy during the winter to mice or other small animals, so make sure you check for any unwanted bodies before you start the engine.
Use this time to clean out the engine compartment of the dust, grime and spider webs that accumulate over the winter.
Step 3: The Battery
Again, this will be made easier if you removed the battery in the fall and maintained the charge at least once a month. If you did, probably all you'll need to do is giv it a quick check and top off the water levels in the cells (if required), using only distilled water. It's also a good idea to grease the terminals and remove any residue. To clean the battery, use a mixture of baking soda and water.
If you left the battery in your watercraft over the winter, remove it and give it a good charge. Also take a little more time making sure the terminals and connections are clean and in working order.
Step 4: Hoses and Cables
If any damage occurred from freezing, it is going to be most apparent on hoses and cables, so go over those thoroughly. Make sure none of the rubber or plastic hoses have cracked or hardened and inspect their connections, making sure they're tight.
Once you've checked the hoses, turn your attention to the steering and throttle cables, making sure there aren't any kinks or loose connections. Turn the handlebars and make sure the steering nozzle turns easily and properly. Squeeze the throttle and make sure it is working. If the operation is stiff on either, they may need lubing. Most dealers offer a tool called a cable luber, which forces lubricant between the inner and outer cables. (If you don't want to invest in the tool yourself, you should probably have your dealer lubricate the cables at least once a year, either in the fall or in the spring. It can save a lot of headaches down the road and prolong the life of your cables.)
Step 5: Grease the Fittings
Check with your owners manual to find out all the fittings that need to be greased, and then using a grease gun, pump grease into them you feel a slight resistance. Be careful not to force the grease or you could damage the seals.
Step 6: Tighten Up
After you've checked all the hoses and cables and greased all the fittings, pull out your wrench set and screwdrivers and check all the bolts and screws, tightening any which seem loose. This includes nuts and bolts outside the engine compartment, like those in back on the steering nozzle.
Step 7: Check the Plugs
You may have replaced your spark plugs during winterization. If you didn't, you may want to hold off until you've had a chance to burn through a tank of gas, especially if you added an ounce of oil to the cylinders during the fall. In either case, take the spark plugs out and inspect them, making sure the electrodes are clean and properly gapped. If there is gunk on the electrode, use a spark plug cleaning kit to remove any excess oil or residue. Also inspect the cables thoroughly, looking for any cracks or frayed wires.
After your first ride, pull the plugs out again. This is a good time to put in a new set because most of the excess oil should be burned off.
Step 8: Check your Fuel and Oil
Hopefully, you topped off your tank and added fuel stabilizer before you put your boat away for the winter. If you did, you shouldn't have any problems this spring.
If you didn't, it's probably best to simply start from scratch, removing any leftover fuel and disposing of it properly. This is because fuel can break down after prolonged periods of storage. Condensation is also a problem, especially when there has been wide fluctuations of temperatures, and this can leave water in your tank, which is disastrous for your engine. Check your owner's manual for the best way to drain the gas tank on your particular model.
Oil is more stable than gas, though it can break down as well, so if there is any left over, it's probably a good idea to drain the tank and then top off the tank with a fresh batch. Better safe than sorry.
Step 9: Give it a Flush
Technically, this step is optional, but we'd strongly suggest attaching a flush kit if you're craft doesn't already have one. Not only does it help prep your craft, it's also a valuable tool for regular maintenance.
Once installed, start the craft first and then turn on the water to prevent water from backing up into the exhaust and engine. In the same vein, shut off the water before you shut off the engine.
Flush the engine for at least five minutes, varying the flow of water by varying the throttle. While you're doing this, listen carefully to the engine for any excess vibration or strange noises.
Don't be alarmed if there seems to be excess smoke coming from the exhaust area. This is the excess oil burning off.
If you don't have a flush kit on your craft, you can still do this pre-ride check, but remember not to leave your engine running longer than 15 seconds. If you feel you need more time to check it out, let it cool down at least five minutes and then re-start it.
Keep this in mind even when you do have a flush kit. You'll want to start the boat after you've finished flushing to force any excess water out of the system. This is particularly important if you're not headed straight for the water.
Step 10: Check the Bilge
While you've got the hose out, make sure your craft's bilge is free from obstructions. Locate the breather fitting and disconnect the two hoses from one another. Then flush each line for about a minute. Your engine compartment will fill up slight during this procedure, so remove the drain plugs and turn on the electric bilge pump if you have one. If not, you can wait for the excess water to drain out the back or you can bail out the water manually, using a sponge for those last drops. Remember to re-attach the drain plugs when you're finished.
Step 11: Check your Gear
Before you head out to the water, make sure the rest of your gear is in working order. Make sure the lanyard attachments aren't frayed. Look over your wetsuit and PFD, checking for signs of excess wear and tear. Give your trailer the once over, greasing the wheels and making certain the lights are in working order. Also check the hitch and the condition of the bunks.
Step 12: Hit the Water
Finally. The wait is over. But before you get too carried away and start planning a 50 mile jaunt the first time out, it's a good idea to make your first run relatively short and sweet. Keep it close to shore, too. Make a number of passes, paying close attention to the operation of your craft. After five or ten minutes, head back to shore and then check the engine compartment to make sure there aren't any leaks you missed and that all the connections remain in place.
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NEW YORK The inauguration of Barack Obama is a reminder of how the story that dominated airwaves during 2008 is over, leaving television news organizations to contemplate life without it in the midst of a brutal economy.
The campaign gave TV news heaps of stories and advertising revenue. If Tuesday's inauguration is a closing act, broadcast and cable networks are taking advantage with hours and hours of coverage.
CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC now face the inevitable audience erosion that comes when any big story goes away. Obama has tough problems and there won't be a shortage of news as he attacks them, but campaigning is a better TV story than governing.
"There will be a continued pressure on the news networks to sustain audience interest," said Aaron Cohen, chief media negotiator for the advertising firm Horizon Media. "The things going on at CNN (a weekly show by comic D.L. Hughley, comedian Kathy Griffin's New Year's Eve gig) are an indication that people are looking to do different things in order to broaden their audience."
Executives hope that their networks became habit-forming during the campaign, and there are some early positive signs that they did.
As might be expected, the prime-time audience at each network slipped between November and December (43 percent for CNN, 42 percent for MSNBC and 28 percent for Fox, according to Nielsen Media Research).
The picture changes with a wider view. MSNBC's prime-time average of 1 million viewers in December was nearly double what it was in December 2007, Nielsen said. Fox's December audience was up 35 percent from a year earlier, and CNN was up 33 percent.
Fox remains dominant, its loyal audience in December double that of CNN or MSNBC. Stable for a long time, Fox has made some changes – bringing in Glenn Beck from CNN Headline News for an evening show, replacing Brit Hume with Brett Baier and having Sean Hannity now go it alone.
With Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow, MSNBC established a clear identity as a prime-time home for liberals. Even facing a potential advertising downturn, CNN has projected optimism by continuing to spend on overseas bureaus and technology such as the Election Night hologram.
CNN's ability to get a bigger audience than CBS and NBC on Election Night may well be remembered as a real turning point in television news history: The days of ABC, CBS and NBC as the default places to follow big news stories are over.
Each of the broadcast networks have been actively trimming costs with the economic downturn. NBC News' parent company, NBC Universal, cut jobs by 5 percent over the past year, and the news division generally followed that blueprint. ABC News has entered an overseas relationship with the BBC where, for example, the British broadcaster provides day-to-day coverage in Iraq so ABC doesn't have to keep a full-time correspondent there. The network is also expected to scale back its political team.
One good thing for the broadcasters is that their flagship news programs were remarkably resistant to big swings in viewership. The evening newscasts didn't gain much from the campaign and haven't lost anything with its end; viewership was up in December compared to December 2007, according to Nielsen.