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Date:Sunday October 18 2009
Time: 9:12PM
Ewood Park
18th October 2009
Attendance: Sell Out
Our beloved Blackburn Rovers claimed the local bragging rights over Burnley in a match that was as keenly contested in the stands as it was on the pitch.
Ewood Park was absolutely rocking all afternoon with the verbal jousting between the two sets of fans absolutely off the charts and the noise in Ewood Park the loudest I have ever heard it. It was an honour to be in a ground that I love but, on a normal day, a ground that has a small set of fans making the noise while others coast through the game. BUT NOT TODAY...
20,000 + Rovers fans were on top form throughout the game as this derby showed exactly what it meant to both sides with the atmosphere electric - and I include the noisy Burnley fans in this too, fair play to them.
But what could of been a comfortable stroll was made a nervous finish by a sloppy late goal and our own ability not to put more goals on the board.
It was a game that loved up to the billing as Rovers sealed the points thanks to goals from David Dunn, Franco di Santo and Pascal Chimbonda.
The win caused unbridled joy across the blue and white half of East Lancashire but it started oh so badly.
Only four mintues had elapsed when Burnley took the lead through Robbie Blake, a swift Burnley move was ended by Blake as he cut in side a day dreaming Lars Jacobsen to fire a thunderbolt home and send the away support absolutely crazy. As a man sat in the Jack Walker stand upper tier near the Darwen End I can safely say I have never seen a goal so wildly celebrated by away fans.
It was reminiscent of his goal against Manchester United earlier in the campaign and gave Paul Robinson absolutely no chance. Top strike.
The Clarets' lead was short-lived however as Blackburn equalised in the 9th minute following a flowing move involving six Rovers players and ended by the man of the moment.
Morten Gamst Pedersen crossed the ball into the area and a nifty touch down by Franco Di Santo set up Dunny to curl home from 15 yards to send the home fans ABSOLUTELY CRAZY.
It was an open game and El-Hadji Diouf squandered a good chance six minutes later by sending his shot across the face of the goal after being set up by Steven Nzonzi.
Blackburn went ahead in the 22nd minute when Di Santo took advantage of Graham Alexander's incredibly lazy header after Brian Jensen had been impeded by one of his own players. A long throw in by Morten Gamst Pedersen caused chaos and Alexanders header only teed up Franco Di Santo to head home unopposed for his first, richly merited, Blackburn goal. Cue more wild scenes as Dunny stormed off to celebrate with the Blackburn end at the other end of the pitch! And Di Santo was boked for going to far into the Jack Walker stand.
Blackburn stepped up the pace and Dunn worked himself into a good position in the 37th minute only to send a soft shot into Jensen's arms. The Burnley goalkeeper then had to look alert to take a header from Samba after Dunn had swung in a free-kick from the left four minutes later.
But just as the half seemed to be getting scrappy as it reached its conclusion, rovers struck again with a cracking team move.
Keith Andrews picked out Pedersen on the left and he released Chimbonda on the overlap, the Rovers left back got away from Steven Fletcher and cut into the area before finding the corner with his effort. By this point the home fans had completely and utterly lost it, the place became unglued and yours truly was struggling to keep his voice box in check.
Burnley were anxious to get back in the game and after half time they pressed on as Rovers rested on their laurels, Fletcher dragged a shot wide of the post five minutes after the break after linking up with David Nugent.
But then play switched down the other end and Di Santo skipped away from Steven Caldwell, only for Tyrone Mears to cover well.
Whilst Burnley were going more direct, it was suprising that Rovers were in fact the more refined going forward. Dunny and Dioufy in particular looked unplayable at times when in full flow.
Burnley were getting desperate and subbed off the ineffective Nugent for the talented Chris Eagles. As the game died down slightly, the volume again cranked up in the stand with the home and away fans trading jibes in vocal fashion.
Burnley also bought off the increasingly slack Andre Bikey to add mroe guile to the attack and Brett Emerton was bought on for Rovers just after Roberts made way for the badge kissing and cleary loving it Franco Di Santo.
Despite the changes and Rovers greater use of the ball, Burnley kept pushing forward, but didnt threaten greatly until right before time and Eagles tested Robinson with a minute to go, only for the goalkeeper to push the ball around the post.
But former Manchester United man Eagles did pull a goal back in stoppage time, scoring from close range following a cross from Stephen Jordan and some shocking marking from the Rovers defence to make things super, super tense for the four minutes of injury time that remained as Ewood bit its nails.
Rovers were forced to play keep ball and Dunny was keen t get the ball in the corners, with Morten and N'Zonzi playing back up.
Rovers saw the game out despite the scare and at the end Ewood erupted and cue a massive sing along of the Black Eyed Peas 'I Gotta Feeling' which includes the very apt line of 'tonight's gonna be a good night'... it certainly is after that epic game, with a cracking crowd and a worthy winner in the Kings of East Lancashire (for now), Blackburn Rovers.
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Real Salt Lake returns to MLS action on Saturday, taking on Chivas USA at StubHub Center at 8:30 p.m. MT.
Here are a few storylines to watch ahead of Saturday's clash:
Can Real Salt Lake return to its winning ways?
Heading into the MLS World Cup break, the Claret-and-Cobalt hit a bit of a slump, going winless in its last four matches. Real Salt Lake played FC Dallas to a scoreless draw on May 24 at Rio Tinto Stadium, suffered its first loss of the season at Seattle Sounders FC, a 4-0 defeat on May 31, drew 1-1 at Columbus Crew on June 4 and fell 3-1 to Portland Timbers at home on June 7. With nearly a month off to regroup and reenergize, RSL should be hungry to claim three points this weekend.
Will Real Salt Lake continue its road dominance of Chivas USA?
The Claret-and-Cobalt have done well in recent years when facing Chivas USA on the road. The Utah club is currently riding a five-game win streak against The Goats when in Southern California. RSL's last loss while visiting Chivas came on May 9, 2009, a 1-0 loss at then-named Home Depot Center. RSL has also boasted some high-scoring wins while on the road, routing Chivas USA 3-0 and 4-0 at the then Home Depot Center in 2012 and defeating the Red-and-White 4-1 in their sole meeting in SoCal in 2013.
Who will start up top against Chivas on Saturday?
Excluding RSL striker Alvaro Saborio who is out with a fractured foot, RSL boss Jeff Cassar will have a choice of healthy forwards when the Claret-and-Cobalt travel to Southern California this weekend. RSL's leading scorer Joao Plata appears to be fully recovered from his hamstring injury along with Robbie Findley who has worked his way back from knee surgery undergone in the offseason – Findley started RSL's U.S. Open Cup match against Atlanta Silverbacks on June 14. Cassar will also have target forward Devon Sandoval and the speedy Olmes Garcia to choose from as well. The first year coach has started five different pairings up top so far this season, with only Findley yet to earn an MLS start this year.
Real Salt Lake continues to deal with injuries
Real Salt Lake midfielder Ned Grabavoy is recovering from a strained right glute suffered in RSL's last match before the MLS World Cup break, a 3-1 loss to Portland Timbers. If Grabavoy misses Saturday's game, RSL midfielder Cole Grossman is likely to fill in at the bottom of the midfield diamond. Grossman subbed on for Grabavoy after he suffered the injury against Portland, which might mean RSL Head Coach Jeff Cassar will roll out a similar looking lineup from that night with midfielders Luis Gil and Luke Mulholland on the outside and Argentine playmaker Javier Morales at the top of the diamond.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Ned Grabavoy joined The Bill & OC Show on ESPN 700 yesterday, to get his take on the U.S.'s dramatic 2-1 win over Ghana. The RSL veteran had some great insight and analysis of the match and of course had nothing but praise for teammate Kyle Beckerman. Below are a few snippets of the interview but the whole thing is worth listening to here.
On Kyle's performance:
"I think he was the best player on the field. I know I'm biased but coming from a position that is a little bit of an inglorious position for me, Kyle was absolutely unbelievable in that game. I think he plays the position a little bit differently for the U.S. because the players around him, but a guy that has to stay home a bit more for the U.S. and really clean up things, and can't really get involved in the attack like he likes to for RSL. But at the same time maybe that's asked of him a little bit more for the U.S. and I thought he did an unbelievable job in there and did everything that was asked of him and more."
Grabavoy also approved of U.S. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann's decision to use the diamond midfield formation – the signature of RSL – that allowed what he thinks are the four best two-way midfielders to be on the field at the same time. But Grabavoy wouldn't be surprised if the German coach mixes things up in the next match against Portugal on Sunday.
"I wouldn't be surprised if he did especially knowing that a point in the next game maybe gets you through. For me as a coach, I think maybe I would think of switching shapes, but at the same time...he is a guy that claimed to always stay on the front foot and he's going to try and be as aggressive as he can going forward. So I just think it remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised to maybe see them shift towards a 4-2-3-1. Maybe you play Beckerman and [Jermaine] Jones deep in the midfield with [Michael] Bradley in front of them."
Even with injuries to Jozy Altidore and Matt Besler, the RSL midfielder claims the Americans "couldn't be in a better position" heading into Sunday's clash in Manaus.
Wow, what a 48 hours! It still hasn't completely hit me yet that I'm in Brazil (!), watching the US Men's National Team play in the World Cup (!) Let's start from where we left off in the last post.
Early Sunday, the rain continued pouring in Natal, to the point that flooding became an issue in the streets. As we collected our tickets from the FIFA Ticketing Center, our taxis had to plow through the water. It seemed about a foot deep in some places, though the news channels here showed locations where people were in up to their waists. Luckily, the rain stopped later that day, allowing the city to dry out somewhat.
That night was the official US Soccer night-before party, and I'm incredibly impressed with how US Soccer put the event together. They actually converted a used car showroom into a pop-up "arena" for the night, filled with gigantic TVs everywhere, plenty of food and drink for the huge crowd, and a DJ and Brazilian band. The crowd for the event was great too: we started off with some US soccer chants, then the group just got into the music: crowdsurfers and energy everywhere.
On game day, us American Outlaws were bussed to a pizza-and-sushi restaurant (yes, really) near the stadium. That was another amazing experience: as a convoy of the Brazilian military sent to protect us watched on, we chanted and sang the National Anthem and God Bless America. Passing busses of Brazilians snapped photos and cheered us on. It was incredible. When the time came, a group of thousands made the March to the Match, again passing happy and surprised Brazilians in their streets.
The new Arenas das Dunas is beautiful; it was a remarkably intimate experience for a large stadium that seats over 40,000. Part of the credit for that goes to the Brazilian hosts, who made every effort to chant along with a majority US crowd. The group of Brazilians in front of me had a difficult time learning to pronounce "I believe that we will win", but they eventually figured out a reasonable facsimile. The Dempsey goal was a flash: neither the crowd nor the Ghanaian defense believed that it could happen so quickly. Then progressed 80 minutes of hell. Jozy and then Besler got injured. Dempsey went down. Ghana bore down on the US left side, attacking Beasley to nearly calamitous effect.
Ghana eventually got their goal, and the Ghana crowd erupted, and rightly so: it was a great goal. For the last 10 minutes, the stadium buzzed. As you all know, John Brooks scored, and everyone lost it. The best description: So. Many. Hugs. We all bussed back to the hotel, all still in a daze, all of us not quite believing that the US had finally beaten Ghana and given themselves a great chance to advance out of the group.
We now have five days off in between games, during which I'll be exploring more of Natal before heading off to Manaus. What a happy five days it will be.
The latest video in the Soccer Smarts with Professor Leo World Cup series takes a look at the group stage - the opening round-robin tournament featuring all 32 participating nations.
Andy's first post since arriving in Natal, Brazil with the American Outlaws ahead of tomorrow's U.S. v. Ghana match - kick at 4 p.m. MT on ESPN
Road to Natal
After a 32 hour journey, I'm safely in Brazil. The last two days have been spectacular and tiring, an exciting taste of what's to come.
My first 2014 World Cup experience actually happened in Salt Lake City, at Rodizio Grill in Trolley Square. There, my friends and I attended a party thrown by the restaurant to watch Brazil's opening match against Croatia. As I entered, a few Brazilians danced the Samba, waiting for the big event to begin, but it quickly got too crowded for that. It seemed as if the entire Brazilian population of Salt Lake City suddenly appeared, and it was significantly more than Rodizios expected. We all stood shoulder to shoulder. As the game began, the whole place shook as all Brazilians, and especially the young ones who attended, practically yelled the Brazilian anthem in unison. Then, when Neymar scored the equalizing goal, all stood up and cheered as one, with air horns and vuvuzelas and screaming and dancing and all. More celebrations came on Fred's penalty, though perhaps more reservedly as the room sensed that it was an unfair decision. It was a veritable sea of yellow, though just a hint of what I would experience as I arrived in Brazil.
The next morning, I took a Delta flight to Houston, the meeting spot of the American Outlaws before taking a charter to Brazil. I found some fellow AO members at baggage claim and we desperately wanted to watch the rematch of last year's final: Spain-Netherlands. However, there was just one establishment in the entire Houston airport complex featuring a TV that was outside of security, a literal hole-in-the-wall named the "Stadium Bar and Grille." For those of you who will ever go to Houston, a tip: avoid the Stadium Bar. It has remarkably terrible food, exactly the kind you'd expect from a school cafeteria. Its only redeeming element was a single TV, which about 15 of us crowded around to watch the game. Two fans, especially, were notable: one was a Dutch man, who seemed almost too shocked at the proceedings to celebrate. Only the smile on his face and occasional hand gestures told the story of his inner emotions as he watched quietly. The other was actually my roommate, randomly assigned to me during the trip. He's from Nebraska, and unfortunately lost his luggage when the airline sent the luggage to IAD (Washington DC) rather than IAH (Houston). He's scheduled to receive it tomorrow, but we may have to share some supplies in the meantime.
As the day went on, and more and more U.S. fans arrived in Houston, I heard a wider variety of stories. The American Outlaws have grown greatly in the last four years, and I've met people from a wide variety of locales: some from large chapters (like Los Angeles, Washington DC, and San Francisco), and some from places as small as Carney, Nebraska, home of the smallest AO chapter with a population of just 35,000. We all waited to check in for our chartered flight at 8:30 to Natal, and as we waited to board, I looked up from my writing and decided to join a circle juggling a soccer ball. While the information phone may have been in danger from our touches, we didn't particularly care.
The flight, a nine hour journey from Houston to Natal, Brazil, was an interesting experience in itself. We were served "dinner" at 2:30 AM due to delays, and as some tried to sleep, others tried to revel in the excitement of the times. Everyone, though, celebrated at the end of the flight, getting together for a rousing "We Are Landing in Brazil!" chant.
After getting through customs and grabbing our luggage, we were taken by bus to our hotel in Natal, a 35 minute ride from the airport. As visible on TV during the Mexico-Cameroon match, Natal has experienced heavy rain in the last two days. It's clear that this is a rarity for the Natalians; indeed, I'm told Natal only receives rain 16 out of the 365 days per year. As we drove by, I saw kids making "mud angels" in the puddles, their parents waving to the bus filled with Americans.
The U.S.-Ghana game isn't until Monday, meaning we have a day to get settled and learn about our surroundings here in Natal. Another dispatch from Brazil soon!
Bone up on the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with the first video in this year's Soccer Smarts with Professor Leo World Cup series.
Real Salt Lake kicks off its participation in the 101st Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament on the road, taking on the NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks in a fourth-round match at Atlanta Silverbacks Park at 6:00 p.m. MT on Saturday. The match will be streamed live on RealSaltLake.com and broadcast live on ESPN 700.
Here are a few storylines to watch ahead of Saturday's clash:
RSL out for revenge after coming up short in the 2013 U.S. Open Cup Final
Real Salt Lake will be looking to make amends after letting the 2013 U.S. Open Cup Championship slip away last year, falling 1-0 to D.C. United in the Championship match at Rio Tinto Stadium on Oct. 1, 2013. Reaching last year's Final was the furthest the Claret-and-Cobalt had gone in the tournament, besting previous runs to the Quarterfinals in 2006 and 2011. Real Salt Lake posts an even record in Open Cup play, recording nine wins and nine losses all-time. The Claret-and-Cobalt has fared better against lower division teams, unsurprisingly, posting a 5-2-0 record. Both of RSL's losses came at the hands of NASL side Minnesota United FC.
Real Salt Lake boasts multiple connections to NASL
Real Salt Lake has three players on its current squad that have previously played in NASL, specifically the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Claret-and-Cobalt goalkeeper Jeff Attinella played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies from 2011-2012, helping lead the Rowdies to the NASL title in 2012 while finishing second in NASL MVP voting and earning a spot on the league Best XI. RSL midfielder Luke Mulholland played for the Rowdies from 2012-2013, helping win the NASL title in 2012 with Attinella and became the first player to be named to the NASL Best XI in back-to-back seasons. RSL defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe spent a year with the Rowdies in 2011 in a year-long loan with the Chicago Fire.
RSL Head Coach Jeff Cassar also has a connection to the Atlanta Silverbacks, spending a year with the NASL side in 2002 before returning to MLS's FC Dallas the following year.
Can RSL forward Devon Sandoval carry over last year's successful Open Cup form into 2014?
Real Salt Lake forward Devon Sandoval shined in the 2013 U.S. Open Cup in what was his first year with RSL. The New Mexico native ended the tournament as the Claret-and-Cobalt's leading goalscorer, recording three goals in two appearances. The target forward scored in RSL's 3-2 win over the Atlanta Silverbacks and bagged a brace in the club's 5-2 win over Charleston Battery. RSL forwards Alvaro Saborio and Joao Plata finished second in scoring with two goals apiece.
RSL to be the first MLS team to play at Atlanta Silverbacks Park
Real Salt Lake will be the first Major League Soccer team to play at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on Saturday. The unfamiliarity with the turf field, and the team itself, will be an added element to the match along with mounting injuries and World Cup absences.
The Silverbacks, coached by former U.S. international Eric Wynalda, currently sit in eighth-place in the NASL standings with a 3-5-1 record this season. Silverbacks forward Jaime Chavez, leads the team and league in goals scored with five, and is coming off a two-goal performance against NASL side Indy Eleven. The Silverbacks have struggled defensively this year, conceding a total of 20 goals in nine games played. In 2013, the Silverbacks reached the NASL Championship match but fell 1-0 to the New York Cosmos.
Real Salt Lake kicks off participation on the 101st Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament on Saturday, taking on NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks at 6:00 p.m. MT at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Saturday's match will be streamed live on RealSaltLake.com and broadcast live on ESPN 700.
Saturday's match will be the second year in a row that RSL has faced Atlanta in its opening match of the tournament. The Claret-and-Cobalt hosted Atlanta on May 28, 2013 at Rio Tinto Stadium, which resulted in a thrilling 3-2 win in extra time for the Utah side.
Check out the highlights from that wild and rainy match that jumpstarted RSL's run to the 2013 Open Cup Final.
U.S. Soccer has released another series of videos, this time providing short highlight clips of for every player on the U.S. World Cup roster. With the big event kicking off tomorrow, get even more hyped by checking out some of Beckerman and Rimando's best plays for the USMNT. You can find all 23 videos here.
RealSaltLake.com is excited to introduce its new World Cup blog contributor, Andy Larsen. Andy will be travelling to Brazil with the American Outlaws, the official supporters group of the United States Men's National Team, and chronicling his adventures for our Dispatch from Brazil series. All of Andy's Dispatch from Brazil pieces will be posted on RealSaltLake.com's The Sovereign and World Cup page.
We look forward to having Andy provide a glimpse into one of the greatest sporting events in the world!
First a little about Andy:
After years with a love for soccer as an RSL season ticket holder, Andy Larsen signed up with the American Outlaws to follow the USMNT around Brazil during the 2014 World Cup. As a writer, Andy is best known for his basketball work as the managing editor of Salt City Hoops, the ESPN Truehoop affiliate for the Utah Jazz. In addition to being the only credentialed Utah Jazz blog, Andy and his team of writers at Salt City Hoops also host a podcast and are featured guests each week on ESPN700.
Before Andy jets off to Brazil this week, he tackled U.S. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann's controversial decision to exclude American stalwart Landon Donovan. Check out his first contribution below.
Will Landon Donovan's absence from the World Cup haunt the U.S. in Brazil?
Last weekend, I attended one of Salt Lake's fine Brazilian barbecue restaurants (or churrascarias). Naturally, having stacks of fine meat brought to me was delicious, and the experience was a treat.
Then, an irony hit me: in just 2 days, I'll be visiting actual churrascarias, you know, in Brazil. Meanwhile, Landon Donovan won't be, left off the 23-man roster to Brazil barring injury. How did this happen?
Let's look at Donovan's credentials: He's MLS's all-time leading goal-scorer (and impressively, primarily from a midfield position) in both regular season and playoffs. He ranks second in assists. He's been on MLS' Best XI 6 times, and he's captured MVP, Golden Boot, Silver Boot, and Goal of the Year; essentially winning nearly every award there is to win. Importantly, he's got the team hardware, too: In America's domestic league, he's won MLS Cup five times, Supporters' Shield twice (runner up three times), and the US Open Cup.
Oh, imaginary contrarian, so his MLS resume isn't enough? Let's look at what he's done for the USMNT: he's the US's all-time leading goalscorer and assistman, coming in second in appearances. He's won Gold Cup four times, led the Confederations Cup run in 2009, was the 2002's World Cup Young Player of the Tournament, and probably single-handedly saved the US from a group-stage exit in 2010 with his goals against Slovenia and Algeria.
In short, as Andres Cantor said after the most famous goal in US soccer history, "Landon Donovan es el major jugador en la historia de los Estados Unidos".
And lest you think he's over the hill, his 2013 performance proved otherwise: he was CONCACAF's MVP for the USMNT's Gold Cup win, scoring 8 goals in 11 appearances in 2013. That's the very best yearly strike rate of his career (well, save for his 1-for-1 performance in 2000). And days after being snubbed from Klinsmann's final roster three weeks ago, Donovan went on to break the MLS all-time goal record, scoring twice against the Philadelphia Union to give him 136 goals. Donovan added another one a week later, scoring against Chicago Fire.
Manager Jurgen Klinsmann has his own impressive resume, and the USMNT's 12-game winning streak through 2012-2013 reveals that his tactical style works just as well in America as it did in Germany. But two weeks ago, Klinsmann decided that his vision for the club didn't include Donovan; reports have suggested that the two haven't seen eye-to-eye since Donovan's call to Bayern Munich in 2009.
As a result, what could have been a synergistic relationship between two great international legends working together for US soccer glory has instead transformed into a referendum on Klinsmann's managerial talents. Now that he's made himself the unquestioned lead story, Klinsmann fairly will receive the blame should the US struggle in 2014 without Donovan.
Obviously, despite the decision, the World Cup goes on. The USMNT heads to Brazil for its most challenging test ever, and wherever the USMNT goes, so do the American Outlaws, the official supporter group of the team. I'll be following along with them.
How did this happen? As a longtime RSL season ticket holder and soccer fan, I'd known for a long time I had to find a way to see soccer's biggest event at some point in my lifetime. In 2012, I decided to start saving money for a trip to Brazil, and that year I put my name down on the already-full waiting list for the American Outlaws all-inclusive package. In January of this year, I got an email saying that a spot was open! I jumped at the chance, sent in my payment, and locked in to follow the USMNT wherever they ended up in the group stages of Brazil.
And what an itinerary! For most of the two weeks of the group stages, the home base of American Outlaws and therefore myself will be Natal: a relatively small Brazilian city in the northeast, famous for its beaches and sand dunes. Naturally, we'll be there, loud and proud, for the US's first game with Ghana. Then under a week later, we'll take a chartered plane to the Amazon jungle to the city of Manaus, witnessing the USMNT battle Cristiano Ronaldo and his 10 Portuguese teammates. Finally, we'll take a bus to Recife, and watch the US battle Germany, almost certainly for our nation's World Cup life.
Along the way, I'll be experiencing the thrill of the World Cup and Brazil – trying out a new language; visiting beautiful beaches, lakes, rainforests, and jungles; interacting with the citizens of Brazil and every other nation imaginable; and of course, trying out the local cuisine, including those famous churrascarias.
It's just too bad Landon Donovan won't be along for the ride.


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I predict that shortly I'll be mysteriously absent from this thread as I turn my attention to the next leg of our journey in this thread:
The D4rk Kn1ght / October 28, 2011 / 10/28/2011 Mega Thread
Originally posted by adigregorio
Well I have been subscribed to this thread for awhile now, and man...
I don't know what you are trying to accomplish, the other Dark Knight thread is also as this one. You posting and posting and posting and posting and posting.
Is there ever going to be any discussion? Furthermore, why could this not have been added to that other thread you made, where you just post links to other threads?
I will say this, if discussion doesn't start soon I will be un-subbing. And thinking twice before reading one of your threads again...


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For the 2005 Dakar, Charlie convinced his brother Dave to join him. A re occurring theme keeps appearing with these Dakar stories, triumph over tragedy. Both Charlie and his brother finished the race successfully after a very long struggle through the dunes of Africa. Dave broke his leg along the route and managed to keep riding his bike for days on end, this once again demonstrates that the stories that come from the Dakar are nothing short of inspiring. Charlies race resume continues and utilizing his experience he gained in the Dakar he started up a team called Rally Pan Am. An accomplished racer named Jonah Street joined the team and the rest is history. This friendship and business partnership has grown over the years and continues for the 2012 edition of the Dakar. In 2008 Charlie, Jonah and the team were at the start line of the Dakar. Due to terrorist activities in some of the countries that the race was to cross and a direct threat aimed at the ASO and the competitors; a hard decision was made to cancel the race. Imagine hundreds of race vehicles, competitors and thousands of fans finding this out the night before the race was set to begin. The RPA team decided to leave their vehicles and gear in Europe so that Jonah could compete with the top riders at the Central European Rally.
Jonah Street has certainly become the star of the RPA team; he is a top ten contender in the Dakar and has a very impressive resume. For a person like me, he is in the hero category and the prospect of hanging out with and getting to know him seems surreal. I, along with most of the Dakar tragic on the internet, have a great deal of respect for Jonah. Known not only for his racing accomplishments but also for his reputation as nice, humble and genuine person Jonah has become a fan favourite in North America. In previous years he has won stages of the race and had some very respectable finishes. Two years ago Jonah was in the top three overall before withdrawing due to an injury. A sponsorship program for Jonah was created in 2007 called the Riff Raff. You send in a few dollars and get some swag from his sponsors in return. For the past few years I have been a member of the Riff Raff and have cheered for Jonah to win, heck even my wife has gotten on the band wagon and asks every morning how Jonah did the day before. This is no small thing as motorcycles dont fascinate her and in some way are actually resented due to the money and time away they represent in our marriage. For my wife to get caught up in the mystic of the Dakar speaks volumes for Jonahs fan base. Fast forward and I was to be on his team playing a small part in his potential success at the 2012 Dakar, crazy.
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Amazon didn't have what I was looking for, so here I am on Match.com looking...
If you spend the next minute reading my profile (or what I like to call the sales pitch), you will see that I am not right for everyone, but I may be a perfect match for you! Before you paint me with the same broad brush as the other guys out there…. Let me acknowledge a couple things upfront... I don't like games or drama either. I won't send you a message asking for the "booty call" or for you to send me some "special pics" and lastly, I won't send you a faceless pic of my abs in the mirror! I've heard all about those guys and they are slime-bags, just don't lump me in with them, just yet. :-) Here is a quick summary of me: • I have a job, a house and a car! • Successful career-oriented, driven executive • Self motivated goal-oriented Entrepreneur • Confident, but not cocky • Grounded and Stable (Mentally, Emotionally and Financially) • Live and work in North Raleigh • Unique background that includes Military and past work in Public Safety (I've been a Police Officer, a Firefighter and EMT) • Enjoy exercising every day (usually 7 days a week if my schedule allows) • Try to live a healthy lifestyle, but I do splurge from time to time • I am fit with a medium build - 5'10" 165lbs, body fat is 10 percent (Goal is under 8 percent) • Serve on Non-Profits Board of Directors and believe in Community Service • Father of two beautiful girls who are "usually" well mannered - ages 7 and 14 • No Ex drama (I make it a point to have a good relationship with the mother of my kids) • Open-minded but not afraid to make a decision or express my opinion respectfully • Are you really reading all this stuff? Wow, that's impressive! • Believe in working hard and playing harder. I try to be very conscious of work/life balance • Enjoy practical jokes (I've got lots of stories) and sarcasm and I don't take myself seriously • DiSC profile: High DC, Low IS • Myers-Briggs profile: ISTJ The Match… I'm hoping to meet someone who has a similar mindset and some common interests we could enjoy together. Here is what I find attractive: • I'm looking for the perfect blend of down to earth yet, confident, smart and subtly sexy. • Someone who is attractive, fit and enjoys working out to stay in shape. • I like to surround myself with smart, successful people who I can learn from and who can help me grow as person, so what can I learn from you? • I want someone who can hold a serious intellectual conversation, but doesn't take themselves too serious. • A strong sense of humor and sarcasm is a must. • I want someone who can hang out in jeans and a t-shirt but would be comfortable and confident wearing a sexy cocktail dress to a swanky party in Beverly Hills or going more formal to a charity ball. • I want a gracious lady, but someone that can have a bit of a wild side from time to time. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. I know that I am not perfect, but I'm hoping to find someone who thinks that I am! If you think that I sound appealing after reading this profile, it's only because my parole officer coached me on what to say. :-) If I sold you with my the sales pitch, then don't wait, operators are standing by to take your order and for those that call within the next 30 minutes you will be entered to win a free set of cheap steak knives, so act now!
Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Football, Hockey, Other types of exercise, Running, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 5 or more times per week.
Middle of the Road
Favorite Cities: Chicago, LA, NYC, Las Vegas, San Diego Local: Glenwood South, Umstead Park, Angus Barn, Midtown Grille, Sullivan's, McCormick & Schmick's
TV: The Sopranos Breaking Bad Sports: Chicago Bears Workout places: O2, HEAT, Healthtrax, Raleigh Greenways
I'll try almost anything once... Rappelled off the top of the Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) building in downtown Raleigh twice Gone skydiving twice and indoor skydiving multiple times Climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia Wake Surfing
Nothing exciting here. I tend to read a lot on business and leadership.
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Aloha...from Hawaii...here to stay!
Hi, thank you for stopping by...guess this is the part where I tell you my story. Well here is a small portion, raised in Norther California, spent most my life in Hawaii and now I am a SoCal local. I work hard and consider myself a professional with a life. I play beach volleyball about two to three times a week and when I'm not there I'm usually doing something constructive. Love the outdoors and new adventures...well without divulging to much, we can go over the remainder of my life later. How about you? I'd like to meet somebody thats athletic like myself and who has goals and dreams...sleeping till ten in the mornings probably not going to work, just saying. I like a women that takes charge, wether in business or even at home...Busy is good but taking a moment for a snuggle, movie or beach time is important. A good wine, conversation, cooking and intimacy are of great desire...Travel..art...etc...we can talk more...
Camping , Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Fishing/Hunting , Gardening/Landscaping , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Playing cards , Playing sports , Political interests , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Aerobics, Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Cycling, Dancing, Football, Golf, Other types of exercise, Running, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, VolleyBall, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Horses
Middle of the Road
I have lived in Hawaii for the past 17 years and will always call it home. I also have been experiencing Baja as of recent and enjoy fishing in the Sea of Cortez. Damn page wont let me express how many places I want to go to!!!!
I am a big fan of eating healthy even though I break the rules from time to time. Good food means healthy not to saucy. I like to listen to a lot of different music..and enjoy all types of art...
I am a get out there and go kinda guy, love to do a lot of everything. I have a truely adventureuos side. Life is part of everything you have experienced and more of what you want to accomplish.
When You are Engulfed in Flames, by David Sadaris, Eric Clapton, Ronald Reagan, Deepak Chopra..I have a facination with peoples travels in life. I want to know how their journeys have evolved..I enjoy a great story of humanity and its challenges.
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I relocated here from Hawaii and am loving it. So much to do and see, entertainment value has been more than I expected. Living on an island for 17 yrs leaves the mind open to most any activity.
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O taste and see that the LORD is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalm 34:8
Jo Beth and I went to seminary in North Carolina right after getting married, with no place to live and almost penniless. Then we met a lady who rented log cabins. The cold mountain wind pierced through in the winter and spiders in the summer. God gave Jo Beth a job, and soon we were able to rent a house. It was a small duplex, but to us it was a castle. Refuge is a precious thing when you know what it means to be exposed. But God's promise is that when you are in covenant with Him, you dwell in Him. He caulks the rafters and plugs the holes and covers you with a roof. You can rest at last.
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Last Wednesday 5/30/12 was a picture perfect day so I just had to get out for a few hours. I noticed the ATOR was a chapel in Green Cove that I had not seen and being a little familiar with that area, that seemed to be a neat thing to attempt. I was a little short on time since I figgerd this was a good 100+ miles each way for me. Most of the following pics are taken on the roll so not very good camera work but maybe some of you may find this a neat route to take.
I hit the Appalachian Highway (74) about 20 minutes from my Haywood Co. home.
Balsam Gap
I'll pass up the next couple exits looking for 28 north near Nantahala
This is it (28N)
Next I hit 143 (Sweetwater) to Robbinsville
The quilt squares add a nice touch to old barns. There is a map of these that you can use to explore and locate all the ones registered.
I'll go see Joyce another time, continuing on the Cherohala looking for a dirt road. I have this thing to myself...wow! How neat is that..the advantages of being semi-retarded.
Here is that gravel
Maybe 25 minutes down to the river( I know the road so check your maps...I took the first right and then the next left I think...several ways to get down to that area) then left to this( Green Cove Store and Motel)
Not too far away I found this...easy...take the next right after the store and follow the signs to the tabernacle.
Here is the pond nearby and this old fellow has it all figgered out. He is sitting in the shade, his pole is out on the end of the dock in the sun, and the fish are doing all the work
I wanted to go ask him about his fishin' theory but my time did not allow such today and I wanted to explore the rest of the road to Hanging Dog.
Back on the main River Road, there is some easy pavement until you pass the hatchery, then I found a section that was pretty steep with switchbacks and front wheel trappin' washes across the road. I made it up that well enough with the big bike but I must have screwed up the setting on my camera so my pics of the rough road did not take.
Anyway, It was rough enough to shake my left mirror loose from its lock nut so I just threw it in a case rather than fool with diggin' out the tools. Here the road is fine again...and nice views on my way to hanging Dog and Murphy.
Left here takes you to main street Murphy in a while then it was back on the big road home.
Back home I guess I figgered pretty close, 232 miles round trip.
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A charity worker who was wrongly identified as one of the London rioters is suing police after she was made to reveal her "deformed" toes during a search.
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FORT PIERCE - Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is currently offering Family Nurse Practitioner and RN-to-BSN programs on the Treasure Coast at the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce. The deadline to apply for the Family Nurse Practitioner master's program is Tuesday, April 1. To apply to the RN to BSN program, applicants must complete a College of Nursing application in addition to receiving acceptance to FAU.
"In February, federal officials announced that nearly 300,000 Floridians selected a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act, and many of these previously uninsured are in rural areas," said Marlaine Smith, Ph.D., dean of the College of Nursing. "We are gradually seeing nurse practitioners play an even more vital role in the health care community, as they often need to practice to the fullest extent possible due to health professional shortages in these geographic areas. Now is the time for nurses to advance their education, preparing themselves to meet the health care needs of their community."
According to the Institute of Medicine, nurses make up the largest segment of the health care workforce, totaling more than three million nationwide. However, most do not practice to the fullest extent of their education and training. Recommendations recently put forth in a report from the Institute of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation included "removing barriers to practice and care, expanding opportunities for nurses to serve as leaders, and increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020."
The College of Nursing's Family Nurse Practitioner program provides the preparation, knowledge and skills needed for the care of children and adults in a primary care setting. Advantages of this affordable program include a flexible schedule with some online classes and clinical sites on the Treasure Coast. FAU College of Nursing students have had a proven 100 percent pass rate on the Nurse Practitioner Certification exam for the last five years.
The RN-to-BSN program also offers a flexible schedule, and is for applicants who have completed a diploma or associate's degree nursing program at an accredited institution, have completed and passed the NCLEX exam, possess an unencumbered license in their state of residence and who desire to earn their BSN.
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Homer Bailey came it at #1 and Joey Votto came it at #7.
Homer Bailey came it at #1 and Joey Votto came it at #7.
Here again is my short version of the scouting report
Bailey - Pitched better after promotion. On cruise control living off of fastball that can touch 97. Excellent fastball command, with a plus 12 to 6 curveball. In love with his fastball and rarely uses secondary stuff. Changeup could be excellent, but needs more use.
Votto - Old regime really messed with him as his approach. Good plate discipline. Change of batting stance had a huge impact. Average 1st baseman with good range. Above average base runner.
Also, If anyone has any Homer Bailey/Joey Votto/Chatty questions they want me to ask in the BA Chat with Chris Kline about the Southern League, it starts in about an hour (2 pm EST) and I'll be around this afternoon.
I'm planning on asking a few. Sometimes my questions get answered, sometimes not.
If you can, ask them if it seemed the longer Bailey was in AA, the more he was using his secondary stuff.
I recall his first few outtings he was relying on that fastball often, but it seemed, at least through the radio broadcasts, he used his secondary stuff more often as the season went on.
I'd ask about Pelland, Medlock, Shafer, Guevara and Coutlangus -- who's got the best chance of someday helping the big club?
"Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini
Here are my questions so far
Homer Bailey from La Grange Texas - Did you find it true that the longer I stayed in Chattanooga, the more apt I was to use my secondary pitches? Or was it all gas all the time?
Josh from Phoenix - Which one of these Chattanooga hurlers has the best chance of helping out the Reds someday soon - Pelland, Medlock, Shafer, Guevara or Coutlangus?
Josh from Phoenix - Joey Votto - Lyle Overbay or Doug Mientkiewicz?
Someone asked a Votto question already
Q: JAYPERS from IL asks:
Votto unquestionably had a breakout year in 2006. Does Cincy have an opening at 1B for him, or does he need more time to prove this year wasn't a fluke?
A: Chris Kline: No doubt. Votto doesn't have much development left to do, but could benefit with some Triple-A time--maybe similar to what happened with Edwin Encarnacion in 2005. Put him down there for half a season and see what happens. Votto proved he could make adjustments, and he's a grind-it-out gamer with excellent makeup and work ethic. It's funny what happens when you're not constantly in an 0-1 hole.
Another I asked
Carlos Guevara - Uvalde,Texas - Can I ride my screwball all the way to the majors? Or am I just a one trick pony who's going to level out next year at AAA.
As you may or may not tell, I have some free time today
Another submitted question
Javon Moran - Valdosta,Georgia - Any chance I develop, as Torii Hunter would call them, man muscles and hit for some occasional power? Do I have any future as a 4th OF for the big league club?
Q: Adam from NYC asks:
How close was it between Homer Bailey and Yovanni Gallardo at the #1 spot? Their stats are so similar ro each other, and Gallardo even had a lower AVG over 10 more innings. Who do you see reaching the Majors first? Which do you see becoming more of a future ace?
A: Chris Kline: It was close, but Bailey's fastball has more velocity and better command. Add to that at least one secondary pitch that grades out as above-average--even though he didn't use it much--and that's the difference. But they are similar in terms of body, though Gallardo is a little thicker and in terms of delivery. To answer your two questions, I'll go Bailey and Bailey.
Looks like one of mine got answered so far
Q: Josh from Phoenix asks:
Joey Votto - Lyle Overbay or Doug Mientkiewicz?
A: Chris Kline: Well, he does wear No. 5, so I'm guessing he would say Pujols. And he has a similar stance and approach at the plate as his idol . . . but I think he's more the solid everyday guy that will hit for high average and some pop. He's also interesting to me in that he's a really big guy but has good speed for his size. Not saying he's the next Pujols--I'm crazy, but not THAT crazy.
Chat's over, that's all he answered. We'll have to save some of these for the Reds chat after the new year.
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If you've never experienced one, this terrific send-up, Generic Shooter 3: Apocalypse Armageddon, does the genre the justice it deserves. It's a brilliantly observed parody featuring every cliché in the book. Plus, it's been filmed in a really filthy student house. On the subject of destruction, games blog Pointless Waste Of Time made an amusing plea recently for a more realistic war game (warning: contains some strong language): "I want to… spend two hours pushing across a map to destroy a 'nuclear missile silo', only to later find out it was just a missile-themed orphanage."
Comedian and Comedy Central star Dave Chappelle also mocks the violence in video games with his Grand Theft Auto sketch. Kissing his girlfriend on the cheek, then car-jacking a passing vehicle and wasting the driver with an inappropriately large gun is all in a day's work for our hero.
A tad more subtle, VG Cats is a game humour site that mixes comic strips with amusing industry news and links. You really have to be a gamer – and sometimes an ageing one at that - to understand the references, but it's a lot smarter than Penny Arcade, a gaming comic so popular that last year it launched its own expo, bringing 9,000 geeks out of hiding.
If Dueling Analogs held an expo, it would probably be hard pushed to fill a telephone kiosk, but then the site has only been running for a few months. I like it, but we'll have to wait to see if the public will play along.
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Lawmakers laud new defense spending bill
WASHINGTON — Wichita Falls Congressman Mac Thornberry praised a new bill designed to cut waste, fraud and abuse in Pentagon spending.
The bill, unveiled Wednesday, aims to reform defense purchasing in services and other areas by ratcheting up accountability at the Department of Defense, setting clear goals and strengthening the industrial base.
"Anything we can do to use defense dollars more efficiently just helps the country be that much stronger, so I'm all for it," Thornberry, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a telephone interview.
But improving defense purchasing is something lawmakers have to keep after, he said.
"There is no one magic bill," Thornberry said.
And initiatives in the bill to encourage the Pentagon to produce audit-worthy financial statements are right on target, Thornberry said.
"I kept asking about auditability some years ago, and nobody offered any hope that the Department of Defense could get to the point where it could be audited," he said.
A fellow Texan, Congressman Mike Conaway, put his stamp on the legislation with carrot-and-stick measures to encourage the Department of Defense to produce financial statements for audit.
"Without understanding where the department's money is being spent or understanding what assets it owns, there will never be any traceability for acquisitions costs or new requirements," Conaway, a Certified Public Accountant, said Wednesday at a press conference in front of the Capitol.
The Defense Department owns 86 percent -- an estimated $4.6 trillion -- of the government's assets, the Republican from Midland said. But the Pentagon has not made financial management a priority.
Defense officials have a goal of producing audit-worthy financial statements by 2017, and Conaway hopes they'll produce them sooner, spurred by the legislation.
Incentives in the bill are tied to priority in receiving funds, bonuses, promotions and other goodies, according to the legislation.
Not having an audit-worthy financial statement by Sept. 30, 2017, could mean delays in getting funds and "consequences for key personnel," the bill said.
The new legislation springs from recommendations drawn up by a bipartisan Defense Acquisition Reform Panel on which Conaway is the top Republican.
The bill, co-sponsored by Conaway, is the second piece of legislation with its genesis in the HASC panel.
President Obama signed the first one, designed to reform weapons acquisition, into law last year while Conaway looked on.
"That bill was a great launching pad for reform," HASC Chairman Ike Skelton, a Democrat from Missouri, said at the press conference. "But it was just the beginning."
Weapons acquisition is just 20 percent of defense purchasing spending, Skelton said.
The new legislation will prevent an estimated $135 billion in taxpayer money from being wasted during the next five years, he said.
Skelton said the House will likely consider the new measure as part of a defense spending bill in May.
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Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia)
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|Malay: Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
Logo of the Ministry Of Higher Education
|Ministry overview
|27 March 2004
|Putrajaya Malaysia, Malaysia
|Minister responsible
|Mohamed Khaled Nordin
|Deputy Minister responsible
|Dr. Hou Kok Chung
Saifuddin Abdullah
|Ministry executive
|Datuk Ab. Rahim bin Md. Noor, Secretary General
|Child agencies
|Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional
Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation
Malaysian Qualifications Agency
The Ministry of Higher Education (Malay: Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi) or MOHE was a government ministry that is responsible for determining the policies and direction of higher education in Malaysia.
The offices of the MOHE were located in Putrajaya.
- 1 Background
- 2 Organisation
- 3 Public Universities
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
The functions of the MOHE was originally within the purview of the Ministry of Education (MOE) until the departments and agencies responsible for higher education were separated from the MOE on 27 March 2004 and established as a full ministry under a Federal Minister. In 2013, the Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak, merged the Ministry of Education and the ministry into a single Ministry of Education.
To turn Malaysia into a center of excellence for higher education.
To develop and put in place a higher education environment that encourages the growth of premier knowledge centres and individuals who are competent, innovated with high moral values to meet national and international needs.
The MOHE was headed by the Minister of Higher Education, a post held by Mohamed Khaled Nordin (UMNO). He were assisted by two Deputy Ministers, which were Saifuddin Abdullah (UMNO) and Hou Kok Chung (MCA).
The following departments and agencies are under the purview of the MOHE:
Department of Higher Education[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPT (for Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi), the department was headed by a Director General, Dato' Prof Dr Rujhan bin Mustafa. This department was responsible for the management of both public and private institutes of higher learning and also Malaysian Student Department around the world.
Department of Polytechnic Education[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPP (for Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik), the department was headed by a Director General, Haji Md. Nor Bin Yusof. This department was responsible for the management of polytechnics.
Department of Community Colleges[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPKK (for Jabatan Pengajian Kolej Komuniti), the department was headed by a Director General, Asc. Prof. Kamarudin Kasim. This department was responsible for the management of community colleges.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency[edit]
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency or MQA is a statutory body in Malaysia set up to accredit academic programs provided by educational institutions providing post secondary or higher education and facilitate the recognition and articulation of qualifications.
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional[edit]
Better known as PTPTN (English: National Higher Education Fund Corporation), this agency provides education loans as a form of financial assistance to students with financial needs to aid them in pursuing a higher education. PTPTN also manages a students savings scheme for higher education purposes.[1]
Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation[edit]
The foundation (Malay: Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman) is named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia and founder of the foundation, Tunku Abdul Rahman. It provides scholarships for students to pursue a higher education. Students who are awarded the scholarships are known as Tunku Scholars.[2]
Public Universities[edit]
The MOHE also has oversight responsibility for all the public universities in Malaysia.
See also[edit]
- ^ PTPTN: Corporate Info
- ^ Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman: Introduction (in Malay)


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ok so i got a 06 base rsx and have a P1077 code on it, no mattter what ive done the code is still there, i replaced the vtec solenoid already, the actuator, the intake manifold, and the ecm, and no matter what i replace the code is still there, can anyone tell me whats going on, or at least what i need to replace, cause i think the dealer knows whats wrong, they just wont tell me. need help asap. - mashina2010
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There is a bulletin about this issue, however it recommends replacing the solenoid, is this the same part you replaced?. You should go talk to an Acura dealer and see if they have any further information about this problem. Applies To: 2004–05 RSX – ALL 2006 RSX – From VIN JH4DC5...6S000001 thru JH4DC5...6S000342 SYMPTOM The MIL is on with DTC P1077 [intake manifold runner control (IMRC) / intake manifold tuning (IMT) system malfunction (low rpm)]. PROBABLE CAUSE Internal sticking of the IMT (IMRC) solenoid valve. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the IMT (IMRC) solenoid valve. PARTS INFORMATION Valve Assembly: P/N 36163-PND-A01 In warranty: The normal warranty applies. Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work. - Bret Bodas
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Thought it would be fun given some after thinking about how the Eagles have missed out in the draft in recent years. Its based off picking a player that I was high on when the draft happened, and fell within 10 picks behind where the Eagles picked (or would have picked).
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This was my final Draft Wish List from last year.
Generally the guys I was hoping they'd draft, were drafted more than 10 spots behind. (Somehow that seems worse to me.)
We grabbed Vinny Curry 16 picks ahead of Russell Wilson. LB Nigel Bradham had a 2nd round grade on him in some of the deeper mocks. He hasn't exactly set the world on fire (and likely won't in Buffalo), but he wasn't picked until the 4th, and turned in a decent first year. Instead of counting it as a blessing and grabbing a second young bookend LB, we got Nick Foles in the 3rd, 17 picks ahead of where Bradham was taken.
Buffalo took WR T.J. Graham (who I was hoping for to handle KR/PR duty) in the 3rd though he had a 6-7th round tag on him. Too rich for my blood. I concede him with no regrets. The most hilarious part is didn't field or return a SINGLE kick of any sort in 2012. That's not so funny, until you realize that Buffalo was worse at returning kicks than the Eagles were last year. Add to that that Graham, during his four year tenure at NC State, finished as the ACC career leader in kickoff return yards.
The big miss of THIS Draft I think will be Jordan Rodgers (Aaron's kid brother). I like what I see in him, like I like what I saw in Russell Wilson last year. If this guy stumbles onto a team and if they don't have a sacred cow at QB (Flacco, Ryan, RG3, Luck, Wilson, Brady, Brees, Rivers, Manning, Manning, Kapernick for example) certain guys (Locker, Gabbert, Freeman, Vick, Tannehill, Sanchez, Palmer, Smith (Alex), Kolb for example) may end up looking over their shoulder quite a bit.
With the draft coming on full steam I'm working on my finishing up my draft wish list. Seems like last year you liked Burfict a bit two up until the end. Man I wished we grabbed that guy. I thought'd he'd really be able to bring the fire back to the Eagles D. He just played so angry and he hit people so hard. Off/On field issues or not I was so surprised NO ONE too a chance on him late.
I agree about Baby Rodgers. I think he possesses a lot of this skills his big bro does. He's a little small for my taste and his throws can be a little erratic if he doesn't have the space to step into them. Other shorter guys like Drew Brees have overcome their size with great field vision, something Baby Rod will have to work on but he could get the opportunity like his brother and develop for a few seasons. Either way I'm sure he'll make whoever snatches him up late happy (I can't see the baby brother of AARON RODGERS!!! going undrafted).
Yeah somewhere like Tennessee or Cleveland would be WHOA type landing spots for Rodgers. I don't see him coming here if Kelly is truly considering Geno Smith as a guy he'd take at #4. You take a guy that high when he has what you're looking for. You don't reach for a QB at #4 and then don't start him for a guy you grabbed in the 6-7th who doesn't bring those same skills.
I can't see him in Oakland either. We're supposed to be about to sign Seneca Wallace as a 3rd stringer, and it's a little odd that they'd specifically go after a 32 year old scrambler, when there are other guys out there who'd be just as cheap, but would lack that same mobility.
I think it says something about how the offense is to be constructed, and that may (much to my delight) be an edge for Terrelle Pryor in his competition with Matt Flynn. In fact, if the offense DOES favor a mobile QB, does that mean that the Raiders QB competition is as stilted as the Eagles's?
Yea I don't think the Eagles will take a shot on him. Just the fact that they already have 5 QBs on the roster tells me they'll only draft one QB, and if they do it'll be earlier rather then later I think.
Plus there's some other players at other positions I would like the Eagles to take chances on that'll all come out when I'm done with my wish list.
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The Good
I'll admit it: I was drawn in by the cover for this one. There's something so compelling about the neons, the negative-space chess knight, the mysterious looming figure. The yellows and pinks remind me of FBP, and even if the preview hadn't looked totally weird (in a good way), I probably would've picked it up.
The good news: I'm not regretting my insta-grab for the bold, bright cover. TRANSLUCID kicked off with an incredibly well-executed first issue, and I'm definitely invested in the story. It's thoughtful, it's philosophical (I especially enjoy the breakdown of the hero-villain relationship and its inherent symbiosis), and it's visually stimulating. Neons aside (though the interior palettes are striking!), I've been flipping through this book and admiring clever panel angles, well-chosen breaks, and bold, designed SFX.
There's a really wonderful build; Chondra Echert and Claudio Sanchez throw some interesting twists at just the right times (even the ones you see coming don't happen quite the way you might expect), and the pacing is just right for amping up the "interesting" factor. And on the page? Wicked. Daniel Bayliss knocks it out with striking character designs, fluorescent cityscapes, and a mighty fine hallucinogenic trip.
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Edwin Jackson pitched eight solid innings, David DeJesus drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night to salvage the finale of the four-game series. Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer and Starlin Castro belted a solo shot as Chicago closed out a 14-13 July, its first winning calendar month since it went 15-10 last July. Jackson allowed one run and eight hits in his longest outing of the season, staying in the game after a 66-minute rain delay in the sixth inning. Jonathan Lucroy had two doubles for Milwaukee, driving in Rickie Weeks with a grounder down the first-base line in the eighth. Jeff Bianchi and Caleb Gindl also had two hits apiece. The Cubs bounced back from a frustrating doubleheader sweep on Tuesday, when they blew late leads in each game. They also dropped the series opener on Monday when the Brewers scored five times in the ninth inning of a 5-0 victory. Rizzo went deep in the third, driving a 3-1 pitch from Wily Peralta...
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Chant d'automne (Ropartz, Guy)
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Vingt Œuvres Vocales
Paris: Rouart, Lerolle & Cie., (1910). Plate R. L. 11,468 & Cie.
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Vingt Œuvres Vocales. Plate seems unusually high, but ©1910.
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MISC. SERVICES: THRASHER POOL Service. Monthly Services,Spa Repairs, Pool Liners. Competitive Rates. CC's Accepted. (559)580-5252. Lic.# 1000024More info Email a friend
HOME & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT: RON DAVENPORT Floor Covering. I can install your hardwood, vinyl or laminate. Free Est., 30 yrs in mtn. area CA Lic. #307292. (559)877-7776 or 970-9729More info Email a friend
HOME & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT: SAMS HANDYMAN Service. All phases of home repair, yard cleaning, hauling & tree trimming. Call 559-681-6497 or 641-7523.More info Email a friend
CLEANING & JANITORIAL: HOUSE CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING CARPET CLEANING Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Housecleaning Service Serving the Mountain Area Since 1980 Complete Janitorial Services K & K HOME MAINTENANCE Free Estimates Call (559)683-6121.More info Email a friend
LAWN/GARDEN/LANDSCAPING/TREES: *KELLY'S* YARD CLEAN-UP ONE CALL DOES IT ALL 30 years experience in: Weedeating, Spraying. Brush clearing, burning. Berry bush & poison oak removal. Seasonal yard cleanup. Hauling! Roofs & gutters cleaned. Honest, dependable, quality work! Senior discounts...More info Email a friend
HOME & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT: CARPET REPAIR & Installation. Over 30 years experience. Non CA Lic. Call Wayne, 559-760-1558.More info Email a friend
LAWN/GARDEN/LANDSCAPING/TREES: TIP TOP TREE SERVICE Your Complete Tree Servce SENIOR DISCOUNT Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Richard Clark Owner/Operator CA Lic. #756532 (559)683-6081 or (559) 683-1746 We go out on a limb for youMore info Email a friend
WELL DRILLING/EXCAVATION: P.W. LIKE Construction Driveway & finish grading, Firebreaks. Disc, mowing, post hole drilling, concrete. CA Lic. #619812. Call Phil (559)283-6951More info Email a friend
CHILD/ELDER CARE SERVICES: IMMEDIATE OPENING Enjoy assisted living at Oakhurst Board & Care. Personal assistance. Compassionate care. Call Melody, (559)642-8803. Lic. #200407522 www.sierraliving.netMore info Email a friend