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New Zealand is open-minded to a possible expansion of Super Rugby but have "non-negotiable" elements to their thinking.
The 18th edition of the competition was launched in Auckland yesterday, with this season facing a tricky balancing act to enable Australia to successfully host the tour by the British and Irish Lions.
The draw has been juggled to accommodate the tour with Australian teams kicking off the championship this weekend and New Zealand and South African teams joining the fray next week. Rounds in June and July are also affected.
With New Zealand hosting the next Lions tour, in 2017, rugby officials here will watch with interest how the structure works though, as NZ Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew pointed out, there were no guarantees Super Rugby would look the same by then.
The current model runs out in 2015 and already governing body Sanzar has started workshops and meetings to get a feel for where the massively attractive competition might head. The conference system introduced last year provides options.
Lucrative new markets beckon in Asia and the United States, calls remain for the Pacific Islands to be included and Argentina have made no secret of their desire to get involved in Super Rugby after having been embraced by Sanzar into their test scene via the Rugby Championship last year.
Tew described the Lions tour of Australia as "a complication but it's a good complication", clearly mindful of the huge success of the 2005 edition here and what lay ahead in four years with the Lions such a lucrative venture.
As for where Super Rugby might head, Tew made it clear his organisation was willing to entertain options but was also firm in protecting both its own market and also the success and integrity of what had been built since it was launched in 1996.
"We haven't drawn any lines through anything," Tew said about expansion plans.
"The only thing we are adamant about is that we don't want any more rugby for our guys. We think our guys have got enough on their plates as it is. So we have to manage their workload.
"But we have an open mind ... nothing has been ruled out, but nothing is definite."
Asked for more specifics, Tew said New Zealand had made it clear they had things "we think are non-negotiable".
"One is that the workload doesn't increase, two is that we don't do anything to devalue the commercial strength of our competitions and, thirdly, they have to remain sufficiently competitive.
"We don't want a structure that compromises what we believe is the most competitive competition of its type in the world."
Tew got a firsthand look at the potential of the US market when he attended the latest leg of the sevens world series, held in Las Vegas. Clearly, there was an appetite for the game there.
Tew also used that event as an opportunity to host executives from the NZRU's rich new backers, American insurance giant AIG, which now has its logo on the chest of the All Blacks and All Blacks Sevens teams.
The Super Rugby launch in Auckland was largely an informal affair. The NZRU also announced that the Kiwi teams would now be competing for a cup in the New Zealand conference.
"We think it's a good initiative," Tew said.
"It's not unusual in other conference competitions for the various champions to be recognised and rewarded.
"We think the New Zealand conference is the toughest in the competition. There will be 40 games played here and 20 local derbies ... that's what makes this competition the toughest in the world."
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
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1. Lady Paton tells Momo that she will have Lat Sahib give Momo's father a job as a ______________
(a) Caretaker for a bungalow.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Rickshaw driver.
2. What is the name of the woman of the house?
(a) Lotus Blossom.
(b) Tsu Foo.
(c) Lat Sahib.
(d) Dolma.
3. What does Momo pray for at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) To be enlightened.
(b) To be wealthy.
(c) To be happy.
(d) To be freed.
4. How does Momo respond to the news of Pempa having been sold in Chapter 7, Lotus Blossom's Plan?
(a) She gets lost in thought.
(b) She gets mad.
(c) She goes to bed.
(d) She cries.
5. What do the guards at the palace tell Momo to do?
(a) Come in.
(b) Grow up.
(c) Go home.
(d) Get lost.
6. Whom does the gentleman who helps Momo in Chapter 6 know personally?
(a) Prince Charles.
(b) King Henry VIII.
(c) The Dalai Lama.
(d) Gandhi.
7. When did Tsu Foo's parents die?
(a) Two years prior.
(b) Seven years prior.
(c) The previous year.
(d) Four years prior.
8. In Chapter 5 how is the woman of the house described?
(a) Young.
(b) Thin.
(c) Fat.
(d) Pretty.
9. What language do most of the people around Momo speak in Chapter 7?
(a) Mongolian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Hindustan.
10. Whom does the Lady Paton ask Lat Sahib to rescue in Chapter 8?
(a) Momo.
(b) Wing Fong.
(c) Pempa.
(d) Tsu Foo.
11. Who runs the Chinese trading shop?
(a) Dolma.
(b) Big Dorje.
(c) Wing Fong.
(d) Lat Sahib.
12. What does Momo cry out in the beginning of Chapter 7, Lotus Blossom's Plan?
(a) "Idiot!"
(b) "Thief!"
(c) "Taxi!"
(d) "Liar!"
13. The spouse of the person who bought Pempa holds what position?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Prince.
(c) Military Secretary of the Governor of Bengal.
(d) Military Secretary of the Governor of Tibet.
14. Whom does the gentleman in Chapter 6 order to watch over Momo along her journey?
(a) Wing Fong.
(b) Big Dorje.
(c) Little Dorje.
(d) Lat Sahib.
15. Where does Momo find her way to after the crowd disperses in Chapter 7, Lotus Blossom's Plan?
(a) A store.
(b) A Tibetan temple.
(c) An Inn.
(d) The village center.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Big Dorje tell Momo to keep an eye on when the train stops?
2. The gentleman in Chapter 6 gives Momo enough money to stay where along her way?
3. How does Big Dorje leave in Chapter 5?
4. What does Pempa do when he hears Momo in Chapter 8?
5. What refers to that which is of or pertaining to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam?
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"For the past two weeks, the eyes of the nation have been on Ferguson, Missouri," he told the audience. "The people in Ferguson and St. Louis and communities across the country have used their voices to call for justice and change, to let everyone know that each and every one of our lives matters."
"Hip hop has always been about truth and has been a powerful instrument of social change, from Melle Mel to Public Enemy to Kendrick Lamar, hip hop has always presented a voice for the revolution. I want us all to take a moment of silence for Mike Brown and for peace in this country and in the world," he continued. Snoop Dogg can be seen flashing a peace sign.
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The National Government is committed to maintaining New Zealand Superannuation because it's important to provide support for our current superannuitants and certainty for future retirees.
Of course, paying for superannuation is expensive.
The Superannuation Fund was established to address the challenge of how to fund future superannuation entitlements by "smoothing" the tax burden between generations.
It works by investing Government contributions received during the early period of the fund and, through returns generated over decades of investing, by growing the size of the fund.
Government projections show that between 2005 and 2050 the number of New Zealanders eligible to retire (aged over 65) is expected to double. The associated cost of providing retirement income for these Kiwis is also expected to double.
The fund celebrated its 10th anniversary this month and I think it's appropriate to acknowledge what's been achieved for our people in that time.
Started in 2003 with $2.5 billion in cash, the fund has since returned an average of 8.84 per cent a year and now stands at $23 billion. We should congratulate the guardians of the fund, both past and present, on their achievements.
The fund is recognised as one of the best-structured sovereign wealth funds in the world, and was named the most innovative sovereign wealth fund by aiCIO magazine last December.
The guardians can be very pleased with the asset which they have built and with what it means to both current and future New Zealand taxpayers.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday night not only gave fans fights on facebook.com, they gave them a whopping five fights if you "like" the UFC page. The initial announcement was for two bouts on facebook, but the UFC quickly shifted gears and added three UFC Fight Night 24 bonus fights to the online stream.
John Hathaway dropping the elbow down on Kris McCray
The final of the three bonus bouts was a war of attrition between Brit John Hathaway and American Kris McCray, but don't let the word attrition fool you. This was a tough, competitive fight from bell to bell.
Hathaway started out with a quick foot lock attempt that looked like it would finish the fight, but McCray fought his way out of it and stamped his takedowns all over Hathaway during round one. But as often as McCray was on top, Hathaway was fighting just as strong from his back.
Round two was similar, both men having their moments, neither gaining a distinct advantage, splitting takedowns, and taking turns with their ground and pound attack.
The third round is what secured the fight for Hathaway, however. He took McCray down numerous times in the final stanza, as McCray grew weary. Hathaway was also quicker to the punch on their feet.
The scorecards reflected how closely the efforts of McCray and Hathaway matched. One judge gave a 29-28 nod to McCray, while the other two scored it the same in Hathaway's favor, handing the Brit a split decision victory.
Michael McDonald sinking a choke on Edwin Figueroa
One of the most highly touted young fighters in the UFC, Michael McDonald showed why by utilizing his full arsenal to get a victory over late replacement Edwin Figueroa.
McDonald was on fire early, blistering Figueroa with his striking attack throughout the first round. He continued to impress in round two, shifting gears to a submission attack. McDonald locked on several deep submissions, but couldn't secure the finish on a very game Figueroa, who got his shot in the Octagon on a mere 10 days notice and wasn't going to let it go to waste.
Both fighters tiring, Figueroa finally got some offense going in round three, but McDonald dug deep, finding a way to win by stifling Figueroa's striking with takedown after takedown to earn a unanimous decision victory.
"He's definitely the toughest guy I've fought," said McDonald after the fight, clearly ready to continue his ascension up the UFC bantamweight ladder.
Christian Morecraft putting Sean McCorkle to sleep
There was a whole lotta man in the first bout on facebook. Six-foot-eight Christian Morecraft and six-foot-seven Sean McCorkle, both 265 pounds, are pushing the limits of the heavyweight division.
It was Morecraft, however, that used his size to his advantage on Saturday night. Though McCorkle started the fight out by landing on top following a takedown, Morecraft quickly turned the tables and punished McCorkle with some brutal ground and pound to finish round one, and again to open round two.
Morecraft landed an accidental low knee just past the midway point of round two. McCorkle took full advantage of his five minutes to recover, but it didn't do him any good. Shortly after the fight restarted, Morecraft applied a standing guillotine choke that put McCorkle to sleep.
Both men were coming off of losses to Stefan Struve. A loss here doesn't bode well for McCorkle, but Morecraft was impressive, earning further life in the Octagon.
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Power providers are excellent bellwethers of the market at large, and according to Mikael Lindner, President, Scania USA, there are positive signs on the marine industry horizon.
Scania USA today finds itself in an interesting position in the United States. While the parent company is a global powerhouse, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide and an enviable base of technological prowess and business success across many industries, in the U.S. workboat market Scania USA is in some regards still are relatively new but up and coming brand." According to Mikael Lindner, President of Scania USA and seated in its North American HQ in San Antonio, he is excited by the tremendous opportunity before his team to further penetrate established and new markets.
"One of the key differences I find with Scania is that we live and breathe our core values: the customer first, quality, and respect for the individual," said Lindner. "We are relatively new in the U.S. We have an excellent product, but we have to over perform in everything that we do."
Scania USA has registered strong growth in the U.S. in the past few years, expanding its network of dealers and distributors to more than 300. While this admittedly has been powered more on its industrial and power generation sectors, Lindner is seeing signs of growth in key marine markets and the marine network has grown.
"This year has been pretty good for marine, as I think we will do record sales even though the marine market is still stable at a low level," Lindner said. "There are though positive signs for sure."
Specifically, Lindner sees increased investment in projects across the board. "Last year there was a lot of activity but no one really pulled the trigger on projects," he said. "Also, some projects that have been discussed for many years are starting to materialize this year."
As the market picks up, the company is well positioned geographically to not only sell, but to service and maintain a growing and diverse client base.
"We have invested in a wide service network because if we don't do that, and we fail, then we are not going to be here anymore. We are here for the long run, so we put a lot of focus on support, after sales and installation."
Key to Scania's success in the marine sector has been its partnerships, and Lindner was quick to point out the value of its distributors.
"Our distributors have done a great job in making Scania successful within their markets, specifically the patrol craft sector previously, and now also in the workboat market in the gulf region, where there has always been a lot of untapped potential for Scania. Passionate distributors are, and will be the key to our success," Lindner said.
With a modern engine line, a growing market and a strong partner, Linder looks forward in a positive frame of mind. "As that market recovers, there are many opportunities for repowers on traditional workboats."
Engine Innovation
Providing engines that meet and beat emerging environmental and emission regulations is simply the price of entry in today's marine power business. Long term players must accomplish this while simultaneously maintaining favorable fuel consumption numbers, and providing package solutions for those who want them.
"We deliver engines and instruments, and can deliver controls and gearboxes," said Lindner. "We basically stop where the propeller shaft starts."
The evolution of the marine propulsion maker as a single source stop for the complete power system is actually a topic of keen interest to Lindner, as he studied and followed these types of matters in detail when he was based in the factory. "One of my main activities at the factory was to look at the market and determine what was happening in terms of customer and market requirements," he said. As Scania studied the market and considered its options, they made the conscious decision to keep the focus on the engine, instruments, controls and gearbox for a very good reason.
"For propulsion, we looked at boatbuilding up to a certain length where our engines could serve as propulsion source and we realized that boat builders were accustomed to buying shafts and propellers, and frankly, if you do that (seek to supply shafts and propellers), you take on a huge responsibility regarding the boat's performance. As a diesel engine manufacturer, if we start delivering shafts and propellers, we could be responsible for the speed of the boat." He explained that this is perhaps a consideration in the pleasure boat sector, where hulls are massed produced, but a riskier call in the commercial market, where there are many one-off boat designs.
Though Scania can provide packages, make no mistake that the core of the business is the development, manufacture and servicing of superior engines, and with emerging Tier 3 and Tier 4 regulations looming, much thought and attention is paid here.
"Most of the recent discussions have been on Tier 3 as it is connected to Tier 4 in 2017, determining how we line up the products strategy for Tier 3 versus Tier 4," Lindner said.
With that, the company in early August announced that its engine range for EPA Tier 3 is the latest addition to the Scania marine engine range. The engine range consists of a robust 13 liter Inline six and a powerful 16 liter V8 for use in both marine propulsion and marine auxiliary applications. These new engines will conform to upcoming EPA Tier 3 emission legislation for engines in North America which will come into effect on January 1, 2014 for engines in the power bracket 75 kW to 3000 kW, and 1.2 to 2.5 liters of displacement per cylinder.
And while engine development is the necessity to open the door to a business relationship, Lindner leans back on Scania's core values and customer-centric approach when describing his approach to keeping owners for the long haul; after sales service of the customer base is crucial.
"Service is going to sell engines, and products. Everyone is going to have challenges, but it's about the way you react, and the solution you provide your customers, that will make you stand out. No one is going to be perfect," he concluded.
(As published in the September 2013 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News - www.marinelink.com)
In August Scania announced that its engine range for EPA Tier 3 is the latest addition to the Scania marine engine range. The range consists of a 13 liter Inline six and a 16 liter V8 (pictured) for use in both marine propulsion and marine auxiliary applications.
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Making a Flying Dragon Scenery
To bring yourself to legend, you can use photoshop manipulation to do. You need to prepare something which does not exist in present, so dragon image may be good for your scene. After combining all the images, you need to mix the images into one scene with color adjustment.
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Different sorts of natural effects can make your image to be different to your image. Fire, water or this smoky effects are totally amazing to your reader and audience.
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Lots of treasury scenery are difficult to be captured. However, you can create the scenery based on sever realistic images using photo manipulation. The manipulation can allow you to produce the important scenery such as this butterfly scenery. To stand out the image, you can apply the contrast effect after.
Create a Dark Night Hunter Scene With Photoshop
This tutorial will introduce you how to create a dark night hunter scene. Following it, you'll learn and review the steps to combine different stock images together, turn a scene from day to night, add a moonlight, create a dark atmosphere as well as make some special effects. Just read and enjoy!.
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I've seen the first two episodes, and within the confines of a one hour
network TV lawyer drama, Shark is very good, and for James Woods fans,
lots of great James Woods moments. Dialogue sounds like it was written
for him, and we get that great Woods sarcasm and slashing style.
I had long since abandoned network TV, but this one had a pretty good premise and James Woods is perfectly cast.
Some great chemistry with all these egos (DA, LAPD brass, defense lawyers), and the daughter adds some depth and a human side his character tries hard to hide.
Sure, there's overlap with his character in the McMartin Pre-School movie, but still worth putting down the remote for an hour on Thursday nights.
A must see for James Woods fans, and this show could earn him some new ones.
It's really quite early to tell (series 1, episode 5), but so far this show is excellent. James Woods simply rules the show with his overly sarcastic and yet compassionate character, he should be considered for an Emmy. However, his co-stars are also very good, each one of the young lawyers working alongside Stark represents an aspect of the Shark himself and the actors are very good at conveying that. I strongly recommend this show to "Cold Case" fans, as there are some similar elements: flashbacks showing the play out of the crime, gripping turns of events and especially a lot of charisma from the main character & co. The script is very effective in guiding the viewers through the legal (or not) ramifications of each case, managing to keep them stuck to their seats without the aid of distracting tricks. Everything revolves around Stark's natural habitat, the courtroom, however the underlining story lines are not suffocated by it, nor do they distract the viewers from the main focus. Finally, last but not least, the humour is fantastic, the jokes are always original and witty, not to mention delivered in a perfectly clever way, through the truly masterful performance of James Woods. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I thought this was worth the effort, I hope you will as well.
I love this show for many reasons. One, I love James Woods. He's a great actor and does a terrific job playing the role of a determined ex-defense attorney becoming exactly what he used to defend his clients against. Two, I love the story lines and how fast paced this show is. From the beginning, each episode leaves you on the edge of your seat waiting for more. There are so many emotional elements in each episode that'll make you laugh, cry, become upset, and become anxious all within 10 minutes of one another. Lastly, this show offers what most crime/law dramas don't offer: The personal lives of the main characters (Danielle Panabaker does a terrific job with her role also). You will not be disappointed with this show, it is one of the best dramas out there right now. I really hope CBS will hold on to this show for at least 5 seasons or more.
Shark is a classy, although formulaic investigative/courtroom drama
series joining a host of similar efforts coming out of the States, such
as CSI, Boston Legal, Law and Order and so on. The premise is
nice....former top defence lawyer turned champion of the people for
self-redemption...and the performances, scripts, production etc is of
the high standard one would expect in this well proved line. But what
sets it apart and propels it to a different level is James Woods.
Better casting for the part of the sharp, supremely confident and
wise-cracking ("Don't shoot, this is a new suit")lawyer is impossible
to imagine. In fact it is because he is so good that I rate the series
as a 9 and not a 10. How does that work? Well, without Wood's
brilliance the few scenes in which he does not appear seem unduly flat
and tame by comparison. Unfair, I know, but Woods is that good.
Sadly, the series is a one trick pony (crime-suspect-twist-shark prevails) which means it can't run forever, so get it while you can and immerse yourself in witnessing a true master of his craft revelling in a vehicle tailor made for his talents.
The pilot for "Shark" was directed by Spike Lee. I honestly couldn't
tell. There's nothing about it that is particularly cinematic or edgy.
But the premise is pretty neat. A highly paid, highly successful defense lawyer - James Woods - is forced into service on the other side of the barrister. He is now a district attorney for the state of California. Plus, he's asked to go after the same celebrities he used to defend.
So the episode plots of "Shark" could have it both ways - indulge in the scintillating glitz and seedy glamour of Hollywood while simultaneously bringing those sinners down every week. All with a great, snarky, brash anti-hero.
Unfortunately, the last third of the pilot started to get a little sappy and predictable (the main character begins to soften a little too quickly for my taste, no doubt helped by his unrealistically wise and aware daughter), but I still have hope.
James Wood plays that quick, no nonsense type of personality that gives credence to what real Prosecutors are like. Dig deep, get every tidbit of information you can before you go after the person being accused. That is what the real team does..they go to every person that the one accuse of doing the crime has had contact with and follow every lead until they are exhausted. No clue left unturned. I do believe this is going to an exciting series if given the chance. I realize there are many law and order type films out there, but this one seems to be more realistic. It not only goes into the court room, it goes into the life of the Prosecutor with his family and the problems that his profession has caused. Too many hours working, missing too many special occasions etc; I will continue to watch it unfold and see where it leads us.
James Woods has played everything from cops to serial killers to
politicians. His intensity makes him one to watch. Thanks to 'Shark" I
can watch him weekly.
Woods owns this show from beginning to end. NO one else could make this work anywhere near as well. And the best part is his supporting cast doesn't seems to mind just following along.
That said, his support does a great job. And is it just me, or does Henry "Isaac" Simmons resemble WWE's "The Rock?" Woods' snarky attitude combined with the character's never-say-die motif make every scene he's in a joy to watch. And the trial scenes are a blast.
Welcome to TV James. Keep the greatness going.
This is the sort of thing i've been waiting to see for a long time..
Recently crime and/or drama series have started to become repetitive. They seem to have lost some of their edge. 'Shark' was obviously made to blow out the cobwebs.. very refreshing..!
James Woods is excellent as 'Shark'.. very believable as the 'dad'.. It will be interesting to see how he balances that with his work.. However i hope the series WON'T be concentrating too much on that..
I like the way the story progresses towards a huge ending.. you know its going to be exciting..! The courtroom scenes are really believable, very intense..
Extremely gripping stuff.. About time too..
James Woods, a fabulous actor, has a major hit on his hands with the
television show "Shark." He is just magnificent as a fast-talking,
brilliant former defense attorney, who had a change of heart when he
got a client off only for the latter to subsequently kill his wife.
As a divorced man, with a very precocious daughter, Woods is engaging as he gets his staff to battle crime literally. He is a forever driving force with his group. Nonetheless, his actions pay off.
Danielle Pannabaker co-stars as his daughter, very bright but not that perceptive. At the end of each show, the stories generally focus about her. The girl knows how to get in trouble. I hope that tragedy will not ensue.
Each week we are presented with a murder case. The obvious always doesn't pan out.
Where was an Emmy nomination for Woods last season?
This is an excellent vehicle to show how good an actor James Woods is.
He carries it and when he is on screen you don't look at anyone else.
Jeri Ryan, Danielle Panabaker and Henry Simmons are OK. Unfortunately, the actors playing his young assistants appear to have been chosen for their looks rather than their acting skills. They are generally bland and uninteresting. Sarah Carter is the worst - you would think she is on a catwalk. She always seems to be trying to show off her looks and dare not have a expression on her face unless it cracks. Is she a shop window dummy or something?
However, I would like to make a special mention for Alexis Cruz: he is inexperienced but he makes an effort. I wish him well.
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