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The wait is finally over. After just over a year of grueling qualifying games. The lucky but deserved 24 teams have booked their places in France and will battle it out in arguably the toughest international tournament of them all.
Amazingly, this tournament will see five teams making their tournament debuts and we will be missing the notable nations of 1988 winners Holland and 2004 winners Greece. Also, spear a thought for poor old Scotland who will be sitting at home while the four other home nations will be competing in France.
It will be interesting to see if France can win a hat-trick of major trophies as hosts. Or if Spain can win a hat-trick of European titles. Or if Germany can win back to back major trophies. Or if we will get a new winner…..England maybe?
All in all in will naturally be an exciting four weeks of competition, with the usual shocks, nail biting finishes, heroes, villains and interesting story lines. Below is my full 24 team preview and predictions…..
Captain: Lorik Cana
Star Man: Etrit Berisha
One to Watch: Elseid Hysaj
Albania surprised one and all by qualifying for their first major tournament, finishing runners up to Portugal. They benefited from being in the smaller group and was unbeaten away, though they only played 3 games, due to being awarded one game. They did however, beat Portugal 1-o away in the opening game.
It will come as no surprise that they have an Italian manager as most of their success is built on having a solid defensive unit, in front of goalkeeper Berisha. They rely on stifling their opponents with a tight, tactical and disciplined base, led by defenders Cana & Hysaj. Then hope to catch their teams on the break or wear them down to nick the odd goal through Lenjani, Cikalleshi or Sadiku. Much like the Italian teams of old.
PREDICTION: Groups Stages
Captain: Hugo Lloris
Star Man: Paul Pogba
One to Watch: Antoine Griezmann
Hosts France will come into this competition full of confidence, especially with the memory of the last time they hosted major tournaments in 84 & 98. Although they are not quite the same star studded squad of then, they still have a squad full of very capable stars, led by the considerable talents of Pogba in midfield.
The squad is filled with talented footballers from keeper and skipper Lloris. To defenders Koscielny, Evra, Sagna & Digne. Midfielders Payet, Kante, Cabaye & Sissoko. And strikers Marital, Giroud, Grizmann & Coman. Although past glories does bring its own pressures. This is a young, slick and exciting squad who will be hard to beat in their own back yard.
PREDICTION: Semi Finals
Captain: Vlad Chiriches
Star Man: Nicolae Stanciu
One to Watch: Nicolae Stanciu
Romania are competing in their fifth finals and in the previous four, they have only got out of the group stages once, in 2000. They qualified unbeaten, a point behind Northern Ireland and surprisingly conceded the least in the qualifiers (2) which were both at home. They also scored the joint fewest goals from all the qualified teams that played 10 games (11).
With a record like that, naturally they are a far cry from the free flowing attacking teams of the 90's. These days, the are a defensive, battle hardened team, led by skipper Chiriches. They rely on neat and tidy footballers to create chances upfront where Stanciu will lead the way with help from defender Rat. Midfielders Torje & Popa, also striker Stancu.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Stephan Lichtsteiner
Star Man: Xherdan Shaqiri
One to Watch: Granit Xhaka
The Swiss qualified in a fairly routine runner up spot, but a massive 9 points behind England, losing home and away to them. They have qualified for 6 of the last 7 major tournaments (once as host) but have only been out of the group stages twice.
Their success in mainly in the strength of their midfield, led by the flair and power of Shaqiri, along with Xhaka pulling the strings behind him. They also have Fernandes, Behrami and Dzemaili in support. With the skipper Lichtsteniner and Rodriquez as the full backs who complement their keep ball style of play. Up top is where they have struggled and they will need strikers Seferovic, Mehmedi & Derdiyok to really step up to the plate.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Wayne Rooney
Star Man: Harry Kane
One to Watch: Daniel Sturridge
England come into this tournament as the only team to qualify with a perfect record of 10 wins from 10 games. They also scored the second most (31) and conceded the joint second least (3). They should feel confident but they have only been past the QF's twice in 8 attempts and never been to the final.
They are led by record goal scorer Rooney in what could be a more deeper role. Giving way to an exciting cluster of strikers in Sturridge, Kane, Vardy & young Rashford. Equally exciting in midfield they have Alli, along with Sterling, Barkely, Wilshere if fit and the experience of Milner. Smalling and Cahill will hold the fort while the full backs give a lot of energy down the flanks. England have a young, exciting squad and should expect to go far.
PREDICTION: Semi Finals
Captain: Roman Shirokov
Star Man: Oleg Shatov
One to Watch: Alexsandr Kokorin
Russia stuttered their way qualify as runners up, a huge 8 points behind Austria. They had to part ways with manager Capello half way through to do it. Possibly, qualifying was taking its toll on this ageing (especially in defence) squad who have reached their fifth finals and are trying to emulate the one time they got out the group stages, reaching the SF's in 2008.
Russia will try to play disciplined, tactical football, where skipper Shirokov will hope to lead his team with the support of fellow midfielders Shatov, Glushakov & Mamaev. They will need the experienced of keeper Akinfeev, defenders Berezutski and Ignashevich. But they are going to need all the talents of Dzyuba who finished joint fourth in the scoring charts with 8 goals. Along with Kokorin & Smolov who will try to contribute in attack.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Martin Skrtel
Star Man: Marek Hamsik
One to Watch: Adam Nemec
Slovakia are another team who are competing in their first European championships, and only their second major tournament, after World Cup 2010, where they reached the last 16. They impressed in qualifying, finishing runners up, 5 points behind Spain who they beat 1-0 at home.
They will need all the experience of skipper Skrtel at the back to keep the goals out, along with fellow defender Durica. The creative spark will come from Hamsik, with support from Kucka & weiss. They will hope Nemec or Duris can do the business up front. Slovakia are a team that like to play football and keep the ball at their feet.
PREDICTION Group Stages
Captain: Ashley Williams
Star Man: Gareth Bale
One to Watch: Aaron Ramsey
Wales both surprised and impressed by finishing runner up, only two points behind Belgium. Even more surprisingly, it was their defence that helped them there, by conceding the third least in qualifying (4). They have reached their first European Championships and only second ever major tournament.
Naturally, all eyes will be on Bale who was joint fifth in the scoring charts with 7 goals. He will obviously be their play maker, talisman and go to guy. But he will be a marked man and will need the likes of Ramsey in midfield to pop up with the odd goal or assist, along with the experience of Ledley & Allen. Then hope skipper Williams is strong in defence along with the likes of Collins & Davies, if they are to get out the group.
PREDICTION Last 16
Captain: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Star Man: Mesut Ozil
One to Watch: Thomas Muller
The world champions look a formidable outfit and are gunning for back to back major trophies. They were pushed all the way in qualifying, winning their group by only one point from Poland, and they wont be too happy to see their neighbours in their group. Germany are going for their fourth title and in the last 11 tournaments they have reached the SF's 8 times and the final 6 times.
We all know how strong and talented Germany are. Led by Schweinsteiger. They have defenders Hummels, Howedes & Boateng. Midfielders Ozil pulling the strings with Kroos & Khedira in support of forward men Gotze, Muller and Gomez. They seem to have a good blend of youth and experience and any team that beats them will be worthy of the title.
PREDICTION: Winners
Captain: Steven Davis
Star Man: Kyle Lafferty
One to Watch: Niall McGinn
Northern Ireland made history by becoming the lowest seeded team to win their group. It was a truly great feat as they finished a point ahead of Romania, to qualify for their first European Championships. Impressively, they have been unbeaten for over a year, since a friendly defeat to Scotland in March 2015.
They will look to the goals of Lafferty, who finished joint fifth in the scoring charts with 7 goals. They will need to call on all the experience of skipper Davis along with Baird & McNair in midfield. More importantly, defenders such as Evans, McAuley, Cathcart & Hughes will need to be in top form as they hope to keep it tight and threaten on set pieces, where they have had a lot of success in qualifying.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Robert Lewandowski
Star Man: Robert Lewandowski
One to Watch: Arkadiusz Milik
Poland may be happy for another crack at their neighbours. Or may be frustrated to be pitted against Germany again, as they pushed them all the way, finishing runners up, just a point behind. Poland scored the most goals in qualifying (33). They have reached the last two Euro Championships but failed to get out of the group stages both times.
Skipper and star man Lewandowski will be feared. He topped the qualifying scoring charts with 13 goals. He formed a formidable partnership with Milik, who notched 6 goals. In support of that double act will be midfielders Blaszczykowski, Krychowiak & Zielinski, along with defenders Glik, Pazdan, Jedrzejczyk & Piszczek. Poland play high tempo, powerful, attacking football and could be a dark horse in this tournament.
PREDICTION: Quarter Finals
Captain: Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
Star Man: Andriy Yarmolenko
One to Watch: Yevhen Konoplyanka
Ukraine scraped their way to the finals after finishing third in their group, behind Spain and Slovakia. They then drew Slovenia in the plays offs where they won 2-0 at home and drew 1-1 away. To actually qualify for their first championships, after qualifying as host 4 years ago, where they failed to get out of the group.
Ukraine have the potential of being a highly exciting and difficult team to play against on their day. They have an abundance of width with Yarmolenko & Knoplyanka on either side. They are also boosted by the experience of skipper Tymoshchuk & Rotan in midfield along with the young gem Kovalenko. With Kucher, Khacheridi & Rakitskyi in defence. Then hope their athletic wing play can be finished off by strikers Seleznyov or Zozulya.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Darijo Srna
Star Man: Luka Modric
One to Watch: Mario Manzukic
Croatia qualified as runners up, 4 points behind Italy but just a point ahead of third placed Norway. They have done well in recent qualifiers as they have made it to the last 3 finals and 4 out of the last five. They also reached the QF's in 96 & 08.
They are a slick, passing team who can cut opponents open when they are on song, and always prone to upset teams. Modric pulls the strings in midfield, supported by Rakatic, Kovacic & Perisic. Skipper Srna, Corluka & Vida look strong in defence. With Manzukic up top. Croatia have a squad full of top quality footballers and could be another dark horse gunning to upset the bigger nations.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Petr Cech
Star Man: Tomas Rosicky
One to Watch: Tomas Necid
The Czech's were partly responsible for Holland missing out on their 8th finals in a row, when they topped their group, two point ahead of Iceland. It was hardly routine as they conceded the most of any of the qualified teams (14). They have qualified for all six finals since they left Czechoslovakia. But they are a long way from the team that took the 96 tournament by storm in their first finals and finished as runners up.
It's surprising they conceded the most in qualifying when their skipper and goalkeeper is Cech. He will be have to be in top form if they are to progress. Along with the ageing Rosicky who can still put a shift in on his day. Necid will try to spearhead the attack along with Skoda. Experience wise they will also call on midfielders Plasil and Dockal and will hope defenders Kadlec & Sivoc can stay strong in front of Cech.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Iker Casillas
Star Man: Andrea Iniesta
One to Watch: Alvaro Morata
Spain stormed their group and were one defeat away from 10 wins from 10 games. They were fairly comfortable and finished 5 points ahead of Slovakia, conceding the joint second least (3). We all know their pedigree, winning the last two tournaments. Although it would be a stretch to make it a hat-trick. But such is the talent of their squad, you cannot completely count it out. Though the World Cup did make them look human.
Led by the keeper Casillas who may lose his play to De Gea. Iniesta will continue to purr in midfield, supported by Fabregas, Busquests, Pedro & Silva. The likes of Ramos, Pique, Alba & Azpilicueta will continue to be consistent at the back. With a new strike force of Morata who is looking like the main man. Supported by up and comers Vasquez & Nolito. Everyone knows how they will play, question is who can stop the tika taka?
PREDICTION: Runner Up
Captain: Arda Turan
Star Man: Arda Turan
One to Watch: Burak Yilmaz
Turkey finished third in their group. Five points ahead of a poor Holland side and two points behind Iceland. I feel they benefited from an average group, helped by under performing Holland and qualified as the best placed third team in the qualifiers. One point ahead of Hungary. They have now qualified for four of the last five finals and reached the SF's in 2008.
Literally led by the charismatic Turan, he will be the creative spark in the team but will be supported by Sahin, Inan and the young, impressive Calhanoglu in midfield. Defenders Erkin, Balta & Gonul with Yilmaz and Tosin spearheading the attack. Turkey will try to play an aggressive, energetic style to unnerve and unsettle their opponents.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Eden Hazard
Star Man: Kevin De Bruyne
One to Watch: Romalu Lukaku
Belgium have made it to the finals for the fifth time in their history and the first time since 2000. They finished top of their group, two points ahead of Wales and were unbeaten at home. De Bruyne & Hazard top scored with 5 goals each. They come into this tournament no more a dark horse and are looking to build on reaching the QF's at the World Cup.
Though Hazard finished the season well, De Bruyne seems to have stepped into his shoes as the main threat. But together they are a real handful. Speaking of which. On his day and with the right service, Lukaku can be unplayable. If that wasnt enough. Belgium have a multitude of star names with Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Nainggolan, Fellaini, Dembele, Witsel, Benteke, Origi and Mertens in a very strong, promising looking squad.
PREDICTION: Quarter Finals
Captain: Gianluigi Buffon
Star Man: Danielle De Rossi
One to Watch: Graziano Pelle
Italy have gone about their business in a quiet confident manor, and are not to be taken lightly. They qualified top of their group unbeaten, and 4 points ahead of Croatia. Although they've qualified for 8 of the last 12 tournaments and the last five in a row. Their sole victory was back in 1968. They have finished runners up twice in the last four tournaments. 2000 & 2012.
Outgoing manager Conte will love to leave with a second title for Italy. They will be led by the highly experienced De Rossi, who will be supported by Motta & Florenzi in midfield. They rely on having a strong, defensive unit with the likes of Chiellini, Bonucci & Barzagli with Pelle up front giving them a different dimension. That said, they have players to mix it up with the likes of Immoble, Insigne & Eder. Italy are a seasoned tournament team.
PREDICTION: Quarter Finals
Captain: Robbie Keane
Star Man: Robbie Keane
One to Watch: Shane Long
The Rep of Ireland have qualified for only their third championships but more importantly, the last two. They qualified by finishing third, 4 points behind Germany and 3 points behind Poland, but more importantly, 3 points ahead of Scotland. They was then drawn in a tough looking play off with Bosnia where they drew 1-1 away and won 2-0 at home,which was no surprise as they were unbeaten at home in qualifying.
They come into this tournament with confidence as they took four points off Germany, beating them at home and drawing away. There have been question marks over their main man, Keane's fitness. But they have the likes of Long, also Walters who scored both goals in the play off win. Defensively, they will need all the experience of O'Shea. As well as the likes of Coleman, Brady, Hoolahan & McCarthy in a no nonsense, all committed Irish team.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Star Man: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
One to Watch: Sebastian Larsson
Sweden qualified for the finals by finishing third in their group. A massive 10 points behind Austria and 2 behind Russia. They were then drawn against neighbours Denmark in the play offs, where they won at home 2-1, then drew 2-2 away for a narrow but fulfilling victory. Sweden have qualified for the last four tournaments, but only managed to get out of the group once. The only other time they qualified they reached the SF's in 1992.
The question is how far can a 34 year old Zlatan drag his team? Naturally, everything will go through him. He scored three of their four goals in the play offs and was the second top scorer in qualifying with 11 goals. But he will need major contributions from Granqvist & Olsson in defence. Killstrom, Forsberg, Larsson and young star Hiljemark in midfield. And maybe even Berg upfront if they are to get out of the group.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Christian Fuchs
Star Man: David Alaba
One to Watch: Marc Janko
Austria really surprised one and all by steam rolling their group. They were one draw away from winning all 10 games and only England finished with more points than them. They will be competing in only their second major tournament after joint hosting in 2008. Following their qualifying campaign and with a very favourable draw, very will be very confident.
They will be led by the very versatile Alaba. Left back for club side Bayern. He is an influential center midfielder for his country. He will be supported by the likes of skipper Fuchs, Dragovic & Hinteregger in defence. Arnautovic & Junuzovic in midfield with Janko a 6ft 5inch striker, who finished joint 5th in the scoring charts with 7 goals. Austria are a hard working outfit, who like to catch people on the break with quick, athletic runners. Another dark horse.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Balasz Dzsudzsak
Star Man: Balasz Dzsudzsak
One to Watch: Tomas Priskin
Hungary are another unlikely team, who are qualifying for these finals for the third time in their history and the first since 1972. The last time they made it to a major tournament was back in world cup 86. They qualified by finishing third in the group behind Northern Ireland and Romania. Then went into the play offs against Noway and won 1-0 away, then 2-1 at home. Amazingly, they have had three different managers during this campaign.
Led by winger Dzsudzsak, they will rely on him to provide a creative spark with support from the likes of 37 year old Gera, Nagy & Kleinheisler in midfield. Along with Kadar & Guzmics in defence, with a combination of Szalai, Bode, Nemeth & Priskin in attack. Hungary will try to stay compact and defensive for as long as possible then hope to create the odd chance or two on goal.
PREDICTION: Group Stages
Captain: Aron Gunnarsson
Star Man: Gylfi Sigurdsson
One to Watch: Kolbeinn Sigborsson
Iceland made history by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify. They finished as runners up, 2 points behind Czech Republic but more importantly 2 points ahead of Turkey. They beat Holland home and away without conceding a goal. They also claimed victories against Czech Rep & Turkey. Iceland are competing in their very first major tournament.
Many of the current squad were also part of the under 21's who qualified for the 2011 championships for the first time. Led by the experience and scoring talents of Sigurdsson, Iceland are a surprisingly, technical, footballing side with support from skipper Gunnarsson along with Gudmundsson in midfield. Arnason & Sigurosson will try to stay strong in defence with Sigborsson and the experience of 37 year old Gudjohnson up front. Iceland come into this tournament with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
PREDICTION: Last 16
Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo
Star Man: Cristiano Ronaldo
One to Watch: Joao Moutinho
Portugal went under the radar in qualifying for their sixth finals in a row. They have managed to get out of the group on all five occasions with a recent tournament record of QF, SF, RU, QF, SF. That could suggest another deep run in this tournament. After losing their opening home game to Albania, which cost the manager his job. New manager Santos won 7 games in a row to top their group, 7 points from Albania.
Naturally, their hopes rest on the performance of Ronaldo. He wasn't great in qualifying but still top scored with 5 goals. Behind him, Moutinho will be important to their cause, keeping the ball and dictating play. In support, they will also need the likes of Nani, Quaresma, Eder and the young, talented Wiliam Carvalho. Defensively 33 year old Pepe & 38 year old Ricardo Carvalho will need to be at their best to complement Portugal's glittering forward play.


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If you were to compare all headphones across the spectrum from the lowest cost (like free apple earbuds) to the Sennheiser Orpheus my opinion is that the best value (for sound quality) is probably around $100-$200 dollars (like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50). In terms of the sweet-spot for "high end" headphones I would say around $500-$1000 is where diminishing returns start to really set in (or maybe even before that, it depends on, among many other things, how much you have to spend to drive the headphones well).. It is of course a subjective experience and there's no correct answer.
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I've always been wondering this -- at what price point does the margin of diminishing returns hit the peak, for headphones?
For example, I'm listening to my Beyer DT880-600 right now and they hold a solid ground against my much more expensive D7000's. Though given I am listening off a pretty decent DAC/AMP setup (Headroom Ultra Desktop DAC + Headroom Ultra Desktop Amp). Even still, I'd say the DT880-600 is 90% of the much more expensive T1.
In your opinion, can a $300 pair of headphones hold its ground against a $1k pair? (assuming proper amplification).
Just wondering of others' opinions...
According to the hype around the Focal Spirit Pro, yes. A $300 headphone holds it ground against high end headphones :P
edit: I still need to hear them before I can make a judgement myself. Still haven't found a store yet that has a demo unit.
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OP wasn't being literal. It's a pretty simple question once you read the post.
But you're obviously just looking for a fight, and I don't care enough to argue.
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Everyone wants giant killers, but in truly critical listening an HD 800 will pull away from a KSC-75 in a matter of seconds.
Different headphones don't just suit different budgets, but different applications. The highest-end headphones are best suited for critical listening. By critical listening I mean it as an exclusive activity -- no simultaneous web browsing, no reading, nothing but just queueing an album and listening.
I'm more than comfortable with a pair of $200 headphones for casual applications like video games and listening while doing work or browsing the web.
In terms of use, my SR-Omega sees the very least of all my headphones (typically only out for once or twice a month for a few hours at most). I believe in enjoying perfection only in moderation.
I think $200 is the sweet spot. You can get yesteryear's flagships for around this price, and they hold up excellently even today.
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IMO the HD800 isn't better than a HD650 or HD600, just different. The HD800 has better imaging and soundstage of course, but in terms of sound signature it's really what you're looking for. Sometimes I even prefer the dark sound sig of the HD650 to the much brighter (and sometimes sibilant) HD800...
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Completely agree.
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Wish that were true of the HD650s... though i got mine before Senn got really strict on the pricing, so mine were way way under MSRP. I always have a hard time thinking of them as $500+ headphones as they were $350 when I got them.
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Ok so so far most people agree that 200-500 is the ideal price range, "value-wise" --
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List some models too! (Note open box HE500's are going for only $499 on ebay)
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The aesthetic, build quality, tech in some of the headphones out there is cool, but for me at like $250 the hd600 would be the point of diminishing returns.
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I find the planars around $400-$700 (HE-4/HE-5/HE-400/HE-500) are at the point of dimishing returns for planars.
I don't know enough about electrostats to say anything about them (I've never heard one), but excluding the amp probably around $700-$1000 in my opinion.
I don't think I could personally justify over $800 for any headphone. Speakers, perhaps around a thousand excluding subwoofer. I think it really depends how much money it takes to get good sound quality in different situations. I would probably want to spend a bit more on closed back headphones.
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For my tastes (includes FS pricing from this forum)
Street pricing 200-350 : HD600, DT880, K702
Street pricing 350-500 : SRH1840, HD700, HE500 (HD700 is probably more in the $500-600 range - but have seen it as low as $500 a couple of times)
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What smell does Dirk suddenly recognize as the fog begins to envelop the Martha Ann?
(a) Melting plastic.
(b) Eucalyptus.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Sulfur.
2. What two scientists does Dirk report to when he arrives at Pearl Harbor after the attack in his hotel room?
(a) Doctors Ford and Newce.
(b) Doctors Lavella and Roblemann.
(c) Doctors Trinidad and Goldman.
(d) Doctors Chrysler and York.
3. How does Al prevent Delphi's gun from killing Dirk?
(a) He puts his finger between the hammer and the striker pin.
(b) He sticks his finger in the gun barrel.
(c) He jams the trigger, preventing it from being pulled back.
(d) He secretly unloads the ammunition when Delphi is distracted.
4. How is the rescue team tracking the submarine's location?
(a) Following the line of the flag buoy Boland left in place.
(b) Using the electronic marker Boland placed from the Martha Ann.
(c) Using a metal detector.
(d) Using a chart and the geo-coordinates Boland marked.
5. How does Adrian escape when the men from the sea come ashore and kill her friend?
(a) Through a two-way closet.
(b) Through a trapdoor under the bed.
(c) Out the window.
(d) Through a connecting bathroom.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who are the two men waiting for Dirk in the torpedo room as he tries to escape the submarine with SN Farris?
2. How many of "Them" are on the Starbuck according to SN Farris?
3. Who is Al Giordino?
4. What is holding the Starbuck down?
5. How long has the giant with the golden eyes been keeping tabs on Dirk's activities?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who or what is Selma Snoop?
2. Why does Dirk flood the Starbuck's torpedo compartment?
3. What happens during Dirk's final radio transmission from the C-5airplane before they touch down on the surface of the ocean? what does it mean for their rescue mission?
4. There are three operations, with different codenames going on simultaneously in Chapter 16. What are their different codenames and objectives?
5. In his description of the attack, Dirk notices something significant that could immeasurably assist the crew of the Martha Ann to prevent the boarding of the men from the sea. What is it and how could it be turned into an opportunity for the crew?
6. How does Dirk reinforce his disregard for authority upon return from the Pacific Vortex with the crew of the Martha Ann?
7. What does Dirk fear lays in store for the Martha Ann? What information is he now armed with that may help? What does he still not know that could be fatal?
8. What changes ADM Hunter's mind about obeying the destroy orders from the joint Chiefs in Washington D.C.?
9. What is unexpected and distinctly suspicious about the fog that suddenly overwhelms the Martha Ann? What kinds of conditions are required to create fog?
10. What does LT Robert Buckmaster discover at the old Army installation, which supposedly belongs to Delphi that partially explains the entirely unexpected fierce resistance to Marine's invasion? How might this situation have come to be?
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More than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell at Spokane International Airport on Wednesday, breaking a more than 60-year-old record and, coupled with melting snow, flooding some area roads.
A culvert failure after heavy water flow is being blamed for a road washout north of Hayden Lake. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said the washout on North Rimrock Road created a gap in the roadway 10 feet across and eight feet deep. Two vehicles drove into the crater, and three people were injured.
Clifton McMahon, 24, of Hayden; Melissa Ehrmantraut, 31, of Post Falls; and Anthony Moreno, 47, of Coeur d'Alene were all taken to Kootenai Health.
Rimrock Road is closed between Lakeview Drive and Lancaster Road while crews work to repair the road, the Sheriff's Office said. About 150 people in the area are without water, and electric as well as telephone lines may be affected by the work to restore services, according to a news release.
Northwest of downtown Coeur d'Alene, flooding has closed West Prairie Avenue between North Atlas and North Huetter roads, the Sheriff's Office said. The road is expected to reopen sometime Thursday, according to a news release.
The North Idaho College Center in downtown Bonners Ferry is closed today due to flooding, the college announced in a news release. All classes and tutoring sessions at the branch, located at 6791 Main St. in Bonners Ferry, have been canceled. The college did not say if it would be reopening Monday, the next day classes are scheduled.
"Most of our problem is standing water on roads," said Mike Meier, public information officer for Boundary County. "We got two feet of snow in 36 hours, then a day later, it's 40 degrees. Until the ground thaws out, there's no where for that water to go."
The Washington State Patrol announced a closure of two rural highways in Lincoln County early Thursday. Mud and water at least a foot deep initially covered state routes 23 and 231 north of Sprague, causing traffic to be halted as waters receded. Sections of 231 and 23 were reopened by 8 a.m. after closures starting after midnight, the WSP said.
Spokane International Airport reported 0.78 inches of rainfall Wednesday, beating a March 5, 1950, record of 0.66 inches. Wednesday was also the first day high temperatures cracked 50 degrees in Spokane this year. Forecasters say the warmer weather will stick around through the weekend, with highs expected in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
Daily rainfall records were also broken at Mullan Pass, Ephrata, Wenatchee, Omak and Chief Joseph Dam, the weather service said.
The area remains under a flood advisory through Friday morning. Sunny skies this morning will give way to afternoon rain, with up to a quarter inch expected Thursday, forecasters said.
Several rivers and streams were flowing at high levels this morning, but were expected to remain below flood stage. They are the Little Spokane, St. Joe and Palouse rivers along with Latah and Paradise creeks.
Forecasters said that continued precipitation and snow melt could result in minor flooding of main rivers next week in North Idaho. Lake Coeur d'Alene is expected to crest about three feet below flood stage by mid-next week, according to current weather forecasts. The Coeur d'Alene River at Cataldo is forecast to crest about 6 inches above flood stage by Friday afternoon.
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"As editor Mitchell B. Hart aptly demonstrates in this fascinating new primary source reader, there is much for students of Jewish intellectual, social, cultural, and even political history to learn from reading this literature. . . . Designed for course adoption, the collection as a whole raises fundamental questions about the origin, the meaning, and the legacy of these ideas themselves, as well as about the historical context(s) in which they were articulated, which was clearly transnational. . . . What is most exciting about this new reader is that it allows students to examine the sources themselves, seeing firsthand how modern Jews engaged this potent discourse."—H-JUDAIC
Jews and Race: Writings on Identity and Difference, 1880-1940by Mitchell B. Hart
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Many people think of Jews as victims of a particular sort of racism, not as active participants in the development of racial thinking in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Yet many Jews did take up racial discourse and used it to analyze Judaism, Jewish history, and the contemporary condition of world Jewry. Race discourse generated by Jews was in part apologetic, a response to racial antisemitism; however, it also served other political and ideological needs.
Focusing primarily on works written at the height of the racial hygiene and eugenics movements in Europe and North America, this diverse anthology shows how Jewish scholars and popular writers in Europe, North America, and Palestine developed racial interpretations of Judaism and Jewish history, thereby raising fascinating and thorny issues about the nature and history of racial discourse in Europe and America. Designed for class adoption, the volume contains annotations and an introduction by the editor.
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Taylor Swift Receives Ripple of Hope Award From Kennedy Center
Fresh off her date with her rumored boyfriend Harry Styles, Taylor Swift hangs out with the family of her recent ex-beau Conor Kennedy. She's awarded 2012 Ripple of Hope Award for her humanitarian works at an annual gala hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights.
The 22-year-old country/pop singer came to the event alone. Looking gorgeous in a gold Oscar de la Renta midi dress with matching peep-toes, she was all smiles as she posed with the Kennedy family members including aunt Rory and Kerry. Her ex-boyfriend was not seen anywhere during the gala.
In addition to taking the stage to collect her humanitarian award, Taylor performed a song live for the star-studded crowd. The blonde stunner strummed her sparkling guitar and delivered a "Red" song called "Starlight", which was inspired by the Kennedy matriarch, Ethel.
The gala took place at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Celebrity guests included Dianna Agron, Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Jerry Springer, Matthew Broderick, Mia Farrow, Harry Belafonte and R.E.M.'s star Michael Stipe.
Alec Baldwin, who attended the event with his yoga instructor wife Hilaria Thomas, served as a master of ceremony that evening. "Thank you Kerry for a great night benefitting @rfkcenter And thank you Taylor Swift," the actor tweeted afterwards.
Later in the evening after the gala, Taylor traded her gold outfit with a lace LBD and black ballet flats. Keeping herself warm in a dark coat, the chart-topping artist reportedly made her way to see Harry at One Direction's afterparty after their concert at Madison Square Garden.
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The NBA just held its Draft Lottery. The picks are as follows.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Orlando Magic
3. Washington Wizards
4. Charlotte Bobcats
5. Phoenix Suns
6. New Orleans Pelicans
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Detroit Pistons
9. Minnesota Timberwolves
10. Portland Trailblazers
11. Philadelphia 76ers
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Dallas Mavericks
14. Utah Jazz
Chad Ford of ESPN.com has Victor Oladipo going No. 5 to the Phoenix Suns after the lottery. Jonathon Givony of DraftExpress.com has Oladipo going No. 4 to the Bobcats and Zeller going No. 11 to the 76ers.
I'm thinking Oladipo goes #3 to the Washington Wizards!
Higgi – I'd be really surprised if that happened… They have John Wall and Bradley Beal as their starting backcourt, one that figures to be around for years. His best fits are: #2 to Orlando, #4 to Charlotte (but only if McLemore isn't available – they need offense desperately), #5 to Phoenix, #7 to Sacramento, or #8 to Detroit.
I don't think he could possibly fall any further than that.
Or maybe even 8 and 4. [...]
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Latest iWatch concept is stylish, brings FuelBand-like design with iOS 7
We've become quite the fans of iWatch concepts, especially when done in an Apple-like fashion. Designer Thomas Bogner arguably has the best one we've seen yet.
Apple isn't expected to unveil the iWatch, or whatever it chooses to call its smartwatch product, until 2014. Don't think we'll see it Tuesday.
Nonetheless what Bogner has going is a stylish, FuelBand-like design with plenty of elements of iOS 7, instead of going for the typical watch design we've seen from the likes of Sony and Samsung.
Mail, Messages and Calendar, Music controls, and support for Siri are shown on the curved display.
"But I really liked the idea of wrapping the interface around the wrist and have something like the click wheel rotating around my arm," Bogner writes in his Dribble post. "The main problem is, I love the form-factor of the fuel band but would it be practical to read more text than 'GOAL' or even interact with it?" We'd have to agree.
Apple and Nike have been getting cosy over the last year, so it certainly wouldn't surprise us if a bit of influence wasn't taken. At this point we're just left to speculate - which can be fun.
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Tracy Morgan Announces Engagement on Emmys 2011 Red Carpet
Tracy Morgan had a big announcement on Sunday night, September 18 when walking down the carpet of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. During the occasion, the "30 Rock" actor revealed that he has been engaged to his model girlfriend Megan Wallover.
"We got engaged six months ago!" the former regular of "Saturday Night Live" told E! News host Ryan Seacrest while at the same time introducing his fiancee. The lucky lady chimed in, "(It was) in San Francisco. It was actually pretty traditional, wasn't anything crazy."
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ILANTUS Technologies, a leader in the convergence of Enterprise/Cloud in the Identity Access Management domain, today announced the release of Federation Express, a comprehensive federated SSO solution for SaaS and web-based applications. A vital component of the ILANTUS Express Initiative, Federation Express can be deployed on premise, hosted or in the cloud and enables users to secure access from anywhere on any device at any time.
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"Secure access to SaaS and web applications through single-sign-on is rapidly becoming a requirement for user convenience, productivity and better security," said Binod Singh, President and CEO of ILANTUS. "Federation Express delivers seamless and easy-to-administer SSO securely and cost-effectively in the hybrid world of enterprise/cloud."
Providing immediate SSO integration with hundreds of SaaS applications, Federation Express features second factor authentication for strong, secure connectivity. The Federation Express proprietary authentication module leverages IBM's industry recognized, enterprise class best-of-breed federation engine, wrapped with an intuitive user interface. Connectors deliver SSO to SaaS and web applications through all connectivity standards, including SAML, Open ID and OAuth. The unique Federation Express architecture enables SSO to applications using non-standard federation protocols and integrates easily with both external and internal web applications, delivering secure SSO connectivity to a wide user community.
Federation Express features an intuitive, wizard driven user interface which enables setup in just a few clicks by technical and non-technical administrators. Through drag-and-drop, users customize their personal SSO Launchpad enabling seamless access SaaS applications. Supporting BYOD, users access Federation Express anywhere, at any time from any Web-enabled device.
Integral components of Federation Express include reports and embedded auditing to support enterprise compliance requirements. Federation Express seamlessly integrates with IDM/IAM solutions, whether on premise or in the cloud. Bridging the hybrid world of enterprise/cloud, Federation Express enables safe, secure, easy to implement federated SSO to hundreds of applications for organizations of any size.
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Darling's debate disaster sees Scots Yes vote soaring: 'No' support cut to 53%
- No vote's lead narrowed to just six points after Monday night's TV debate
- Change cancels out all No votes gained since the first televised debate
- Male voters split on independence, but women still back No campaign
Alistair Darling's poor performance in Monday's TV debate has given a huge boost to Alex Salmond's campaign for Scottish independence, a poll revealed last night.
The debate has been a disaster for the No campaign, which has seen its lead narrow sharply.
With only 20 days left until Scots vote, the pro-Union Better Together campaign led by Mr Darling still enjoys a six percentage point lead over the independence supporters among decided voters, according to the poll for the Scottish Daily Mail.
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The No campaign still has a six-point lead over the Yes campaign, but that is down from a 14-point lead enjoyed just three weeks ago after the first TV debate
Alex Salmond, the leader of the SNP, was widely judged to have triumphed during Monday night's televised debate against Alistair Darling
But this is down from the 14-point lead it had after the first debate three weeks ago.
If the shift in support towards the Nationalists continues at the same rate until polling day on September 18, it would see Scotland vote to leave the UK, ending the 300-year-old union.
However, the No campaign's six-point lead now is the same gap as recorded in a poll carried out four weeks ago before the first TV debate.
As postal voting gets under way, growing numbers of Scots are making up their minds, with 53 per cent of decided voters set to vote No – down from 57 per cent in the last poll by Survation for the Mail on August 9.
The proportion of Scots planning to back separation has increased from 43 per cent to 47 per cent.
A large proportion of the voters were undeterred by the TV debate performance - but the impact looks like it will influence the final vote
When the 10.8 per cent of Don't Knows are included, support for No was 47.6 per cent and for Yes 41.6 per cent, according to the poll of 1,001 adults aged 16 or above, which was conducted between Tuesday and yesterday.
In the previous poll, the figures were 50.3 per cent for No, 37.2 per cent for Yes and 12.5 per cent undecided.
Mr Salmond was the clear winner of Monday's bad-tempered TV clash, according to the findings, with 64 per cent of respondents awarding him victory – including more than a third of No voters.
The First Minister will be delighted with the turnaround, but Unionist strategists can also take comfort because the BBC showdown has simply cancelled out the No campaign's 'bounce' following the first head-to-head TV debate earlier this month.
After that debate was shown on Scottish television on August 5, which former Labour chancellor Mr Darling comfortably won, the campaign's lead extended from six to 14 points among decided voters.
The referendum race is now almost neck-and-neck among men, but the No campaign maintains its commanding lead among women.
Among all age groups from 25 to 54, the Yes camp is in the lead, but this is countered by overwhelming support for the Union among older Scots, and strong support among youngsters.
Mr Salmond's dynamic performance, in which he faced down questions about currency while scoring points over Tory welfare cuts,has narrowed the No campaign's lead in the polls
Scots will vote in a referendum on September 18 to decide whether Scotland will remain part of the UK
The latest poll results came as Sir Mike Rake, president of the CBI, warned that Scottish independence could hinder the economic recovery across the whole of the UK.
Sir Mike, the chairman of BT Group and deputy chairman of Barclays, spoke about the 'enormous' risks of a Yes vote.
He told the CBI Scotland annual dinner in Glasgow that the CBI 'does not see any substantive evidence for the position that independence would be economically beneficial for Scotland or the rest of the UK'.
He added: 'Indeed, to the contrary, it is and will continue to create real uncertainty which could prejudice the recovery both in Scotland and across the United Kingdom.'
David Cameron, who was also at the dinner, warned that one million jobs rely on the Union and urged, 'Let's stay together.'
The Prime Minister said: 'I want to talk about the business case for Scotland in the UK, something which matters to every man, woman and child in our country.
'Our economy's first great advantage is opportunity – the opportunity that comes from a domestic market of 60million people and nearly five million businesses.
'This is one of the oldest and most successful single markets in the world.
'But if we pull that apart, if we make foreigners of our neighbours, business becomes tougher, trade becomes more costly and complex, and jobs become harder to find.'
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Father's Day is just around the corner and all great father's deserve a nice gift and celebration for all the hard work they do. If you're celebrating a father who loves to cook, your going love the Knight 13 piece Titanium Plated Cutlery Block Set by Hampton Forge.
This set would make an amazing Father's Day Gift for so many reasons. The knife set is not only stunning but it does its job very well. It sliced and cut everything perfectly. It made prepping meals so much easier and faster. The the color combo of titanium and black couldn't be more sleek and masculine. It's very modern and my husband definitely liked the look and feel of this set.
I love the slim design of the space saving block. It takes up half the space of my old one and looks so much better. The knives go in and out of the block easily and stay in place once inside. It was really easy to clean the block and knives and after a week of heavy use they still look brand new. I can't recommend this set enough. We are so much happier prepping in the kitchen these days. A great quality knife set is so important and this one is all around great.
I have included the Hampton Forge description and links for the knife set below in case you want to learn more. I hope you have fun celebrating the special father in your life! Happy Father's Day to All!
The Knight knife series features titanium-plated blades and a space saving block design. Knight is a fine example of Hampton's ongoing commitment to creating modern solutions for the kitchen from the most innovative materials. These knives are not just a stylish addition to the kitchen—the blades are fabricated with breakthrough manufacturing processes that make them long lasting blades.
Block set includes 7" Santoku knife, 8" Bread knife, 8" Slicer knife, 5" Utility Serrated knife, (6) 4.5" Steak knives, 3.5" Parer knife, 3" Birds Beak knife, Black counter block.
Block set includes 7" Santoku knife, 8" Bread knife, 8" Slicer knife, 5" Utility Serrated knife, (6) 4.5" Steak knives, 3.5" Parer knife, 3" Birds Beak knife, Black counter block.
The Signature Collection by Hampton Forge pairs timeless dining solutions with the finest materials and craftsmanship. The uncompromising quality and styles of Hampton Signature flatware and cutlery sets offer limitless possibilities for everyday meals and hosting special occasions. Hampton Signature is at your service with the right utensils at the right time.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Let's Play the 30 Day Minimalism Game
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are The Minimalists and write about living a meaningful life with less stuff. I have been following them for a few months now and love listening to their podcast and reading their blog. I had the pleasure of watching their documentary last night, It was amazing! It was so inspirational and eye opening. I will be writing a post all about the documentary next week, so stay tuned!
I recently found this fun game on TheMinimalists instagram account and wanted to share with all of you and invite you to join me.
So lets get this party started for June and feel free to play catch up if you start late.
Here are the rules to the game
found on The Minimalists Instagram account
found on The Minimalists Instagram account
1. Play the game with the Turquoise Boho Tribe or find a friend or family member who's willing to get rid of their excess stuff
2. This month, each person must get rid of one thing on the first day. On the second day, two things, three items on the third. I think you get the drill and yes that means on day 30, you get rid of 30 items. No biggie you can do it!
Anything can go! From clothes, furniture, electronics, tools, decorations, etc. You can either donate, sell, or trash. Whatever you do, each material possession must be out of your house—and out of your life—by midnight each day. It's an easy game at first. However, it starts getting challenging by week two when you're both jettisoning more than a dozen items each day. Whoever can keep it going the longest wins; you both win if you can make it all month. Bonus points if you play with more than two people.
I will journal all of the things I get rid of and share pictures on a blog post at the end of the month. So join along with this tribe or grab your family and friends and lets play! Hashtag #TurquoiseBohoMG and #MinsGame on all your social media posts and pics!
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