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Australians can be rightly proud of their Government's generous commitment to Indonesia's recovery from the tsunami. The promise of $1 billion worth of help has more than doubled Australia's planned aid to Indonesia over the next five years. Even more remarkable, however, than the scale of Australia's assistance is the way it will be administered - by a joint commission of the leaders and ministers of the two countries. This is a new level of co-operation and goodwill between Australia and its closest neighbour. It also demonstrates how far relations between the two have improved in a very short time.
It was only three years ago that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's predecessor, Megawati Soekarnoputri, famously refused to take John Howard's call when the Prime Minister rang to talk about the Tampa crisis. The incident was laughed off by Australia, and it hardly matters now who was most at fault. The significance of Ms Megawati's snub was as an indicator of deeper tensions between the two governments. Indeed, relations had been fraught since Australia's 1999 intervention in East Timor after its vote for independence. Australia's role in the previously Indonesian-occupied territory cast a shadow of mistrust across the entire Megawati presidency. Yet at other levels there was an abiding resilience in relations between the two countries, nowhere more evident than after the murderous bombings in Bali and outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta. Indeed, the co-operation of Australia and Indonesia in investigating both crimes appeared to bring the two countries closer.
Once more it is calamity that draws Australia and Indonesia together - and in a way that Mr Howard rightly declares "historic". Australia's tsunami aid will be jointly supervised by Dr Yudhoyono and Mr Howard, and two senior ministers from each country. A joint commission will draw its staff in equal numbers from each country. To realise just how much things have changed, try to imagine the insular Ms Megawati sharing such a role - any role - with an Australian leader. Dr Yudhoyono is, of course, a leader of a very different stripe. With the authority conferred by a background in the military, he is, as well, Western-educated and outward-looking. From the outset, his presidency has offered unprecedented opportunities for upgrading relations between Indonesia and Australia.
Accordingly, the Prime Minister is right to focus most of our aid on Indonesia, instead of fragmenting it. Arguably, our greatest obligation is, in any event, to our nearest neighbour. Certainly, putting the bulk of our effort into a single country assures us of greater control over how, and how effectively, it is spent. Importantly, the Prime Minister has shown proper regard for Indonesian sensitivities by presenting this as a joint venture between equals, without any hint of patronising on Australia's part.
No amount of aid can ever provide adequate solace for those who have been lost, but a new partnership between Australia and Indonesia would be a most fitting memorial.
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Falling university enrolments have ended the 50-year growth in the number of Australians studying at university. More tellingly, new enrolments - of Australian, but not overseas, students - have declined for three years in a row, indicating a quick revival is unlikely. And this decline may be no bad thing. Denouncing it as detrimental to Australia's future as a "clever country" is to miss the point.
There are, no doubt, many reasons why the number of domestic students has declined. Principal among them is likely to be the strong economy, which would have encouraged some to defer university education - perhaps so they can better afford it. And the greater ease in getting jobs must have encouraged some school leavers to chance their hand working before deciding their longer-term options.
Little detail is available about which courses are suffering a decline, although at least the numbers in nursing, where shortages are rife, continue to increase. We do know that the number of mature-age students has fallen - although here, too, the main reason is likely to be the buoyant economy: more jobs reduce the need for further qualifications to improve prospects. Another factor may be that universities are cutting back so-called "over-enrolments", because they now attract a financial penalty. On top of the "base fee" for a set number of undergraduate students, universities used to receive "top-up" fees for numbers above minimum levels. These additional fees are being phased out to take pressure off university facilities. Less crowded lecture halls and laboratories should mean better education.
The Federal Government says the fall in domestic university enrolments has coincided with record numbers of young people getting jobs or starting apprenticeships. This is fortunate, given that it was only recently that the ACTU warned of a looming national shortage in traditional trades. It estimated that up to 170,000 tradespeople would leave the workforce and only 40,000 would enter it over the next five years. Already, job vacancies in the trades have risen by 20 per cent over the past year or so, to 15-year highs, although the recent slowdown in housing starts may temper this.
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Djokovic all business as he makes way through U.S. Open draw
NEW YORK -- The match ended on Thursday night but it fueled the Friday chatter at the U.S. Open. Long after the sun had slunk behind the Manhattan skyline, John Isner played Gael Monfils in a sensationally entertaining second-round match. And crowd support was split. All that red, white and blue on the grounds here? It could have applied to the Tricolour.
We discuss the "controversy," such as it was, below, but let's be clear: This wasn't a show of anti-Americanism, much less an outbreak of Francophilia. It was mostly just a vocal approval of showmanship. Fans have disposed of their disposable income in order to be entertained, and no one in tennis entertains like Monfils. Here is a player who wins points from his knees, shows off his breakdancing moves on the court, attempts overheads with his back to the net and hits shots few other players would even think to attempt, much less execute. (And that was just the second set.) Monfils didn't win on Thursday night. He often doesn't. But he is a peerless entertainer. And the fans respond in kind.
NGUYEN: John Isner 'disappointed' in the New York crowd
What happens when a player is at the other end of the spectrum? We got a vivid demonstration on Friday afternoon when the men's top seed took the court. Novak Djokovic is everything Monfils isn't: conventional, steady, businesslike. And his match against Benjamin Becker was everything Isner-Monfils wasn't. Clinical, lacking unpredictability (though Becker nearly won the first set) and deprived of mood -- played, as it was in Arthur Ashe Stadium, a venue as charmingly intimate as an airport hotel.
Yet this was Djokovic at his best. He did nothing spectacular, but everything capably. When Becker served for the first set, Djokovic was more poised, extracting errors like a sadistic dentist extracts teeth. His returns were deep in the court. He turned defense into offense.
After Djokovic won a tight first set, he rolled 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2, going games upon games without missing a ball. He hit twice as many aces as Becker (and half as many double faults) and twice as many winners overall. None were especially memorable. Pity the TV producer tasked with finding highlight material. There were no shots like this.
This, of course, is Djokovic writ small. He lacks the easy grace and almost hypnotic tennis of Roger Federer. He lacks the fund-a-rific/lefty/spinny sui generis game of Rafael Nadal. And so, he never quite gets his due. Friday's crowd was appropriately polite and appreciative. But he didn't exactly get the Monfils treatment. Or the Federer/Nadal treatment.
Then again, he's still in the tournament, and he figures to be for many more rounds. As ever, Djokovic reminds that, in tennis, there are break points and game points and set points and match points. There are no style points.
I'll start this by saying that I've cheered loudly for John Isner the last two years at the tournament in Houston. But I'm not sure what to make of his whining that the crowd wasn't pro-American enough during his match against Gael Monfils. Then I was really baffled by his tweet: "I miss the south. #godscountry". Is that any way to win over New York fans?
-- Jason, Austin, Texas
• For the most part, I get this all around. American players consider this event their Super Bowl. It's understandable that Isner would be disappointed that crowd support was so deeply split.
On the other hand:
-- It's an international event. It's not unreasonable that parts of the crowd would support the players outside the United States.
-- The suggestion that fans are duty-bound to root reflexively for a player based on country code is absurd.
-- You have to account for the Monfils factor. Fans pay for entertainment and no one entertains quite the way Le Monf does.
-- Context matters, too. We hear it all the time, "Fans want more tennis." Monfils lost the first two sets. Then he mounted a comeback. Fans backed him. It's not as though he came out of the tunnel for warm-ups to a rousing ovation.
Victoria Duval is an absolutely charming young woman -- and there's talent there, no doubt -- but she beats a streaky player (Sam Stosur) in the first round and the U.S. media goes bananas. It's the kind of coverage that has helped cripple other young players like Melanie Oudin who are unable to deal with the pressure. I get it. A story about any American player is going to get more website hits than an article about anyone inside the top 10 not named Serena Williams, but the onslaught of coverage can do more damage than good. And then there's the hypocrisy. If Duval played under the Haitian flag, we wouldn't be seeing this coverage, let alone tweets from Lil Wayne.
-- Matt M., Toronto
• First, can we discuss Lil Wayne's genuine interest and deep knowledge of tennis? Why isn't the U.S. Open all over this? No disrespect to Lenny Kravitz, but if the seersuckers really wanted an edgy Opening Night performer, they would contact Weezy.
As for Duval, again, I think we want it both ways. We have this cautionary tale about hyped players. Yet when a 17-year-old with a movie-script backstory beats a former U.S. champion, what are we supposed to do? Say, "Wait until she wins a Slam before we take her seriously or try to cover her"? Few talk about the perils of hyping NFL prospect Jadeveon Clowney or NBA prospect Andre Wiggins. Why is this different?
Should we pronounce a player a future champion based on one match? No. But, at best, it does fans a disservice to ignore achievements and stories out of fear of feeding the hype machine. Like so much in sports, it's a question of balance and degree.
Why doesn't the U.S. Open invest in the challenge system for all its courts? The other day, Rogerio Dutra Silva won his match against Vasek Pospisil 12-10 in the fifth-set tiebreaker after no small amount of controversy over a line call at 10-10. At the end, instead of cheering a great match, a lot of the crowd booed, which was a shame. I think the U.S. Open already has the challenge system on four courts, so it's only an additional 11 courts that would need coverage. Given the prize money these days, it seems like it should be a no-brainer.
-- John Biers, New York
• The short answer: It's a question of both expense and television coverage. These outer courts are used for only a few sessions each year. And they seldom involve television coverage. Is it worth spending vast amounts of money to settle a few disputable calls (harshly: among lesser players) with no television audience?
On the other hand, yes, it is absurd that players on certain courts have access to an enhancement not available to players performing simultaneously on other courts. Is there another sport in which this occurs?
Why didn't you include Madison Keys in your comments about the Williams sisters' legacy?
-- Giles Robert, Los Angeles
• You make my point for me. Can we stop assuming that the Williams sisters are the reason every African-American is playing tennis? And can we stop the implied assumption that they have inspired no other players?
The 1973 Billie Jean King/Bobby Riggs match has been in the news lately, which got me wondering about a hypothetical 2013 Battle of the Sexes. Riggs was 55 years old when he played King, who was 29. Could Serena Williams today beat a top male player in his mid-50s? John McEnroe? Bjorn Borg? Ivan Lendl? Somehow, I don't think so.
-- Rich, New York
• I usually avoid the hypothetical "can a man beat a woman" questions. They get us nowhere and tend to diminish the women. This I will say unequivocally: There is not 55-year-old man on the planet who can beat Serena Williams.
Curious what you make of Francesca Schiavone's parabolic career. Mostly losses in the early rounds of majors for the first 10 years of her career. Then two years when she's among the five best players in the game, plays deep into the majors and wins one. Then just as abruptly falls off. Her trajectory seems pretty odd.
-- Emily, Framingham, Mass.
• Careers are never symmetrical figures; no one traces a perfect parabola. I agree that Schiavone's "career EKG reading" is especially erratic. But perhaps keep this in mind: It coincides with the quality of the WTA. She didn't make much noise early in her career during the fat years of Venus/Serena/Lindsay Davenport/Justine Henin/Kim Clijsters et al. She rose a bit during the "transition" period. Now that she's well into her 30s and Serena and Victoria Azarenka are entrenched at the top, Schiavone has gone back to the margins.
Re: Sorana Cirstea. I told you so ...
-- Gilbert Benoit, Ottawa, Ontario
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I hope Mirai makes it but on the other hand I also wish she would fail and have Ashley-kind-of evolution after the games. That will be all the more magical with a skater like Mirai.
I have absolutely no idea who will be taking that third spot.
No matter how they skate Gold and Wagner will get really high scores in the free skate. With Gold's score form the short program she is now being mentioned for Olympic Gold! And by giving them both high scores in the free there will be talk of 2 ladies medals for the US and that will spark interest and boost the ratings for coverage in the US.
Gold will likely win Nationals, Olympics, and Worlds this year if she's clean. No one can challenge her except maybe Yuna.
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As I have said previously, it isn't about YuNa making mistakes, it's about others having no chance if they make mistakes. A nuanced but vital point niggling at the minds of all skaters hoping to challenge in Sochi. YuNa is probably feeling the least pressure of all the ladies going into Sochi. I would have said the same for Mao as well but I am not as sure of that; her legacy might seem lacking to her still. Be that as it may, any lady hoping to dethrone YuNA is going require top level mental toughness.


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TFsource wrote:New Asia Exclusive Reissue – MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock! This Exclusive includes a coin that transforms into his crown and a flame sword add on. Will be out in early January, and with early bird pricing pay just $199.95 and get FREE US shipping and reduced international shipping in checkout if preordered by 10/25!
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And Ultra Magnus is already pre-ordered for fall of next year. Cant wait to see what else they come up with for MP's in the next year.
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Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this just that previous reissue that came out at that one Asian convention this year?
That's what I'm wondering... Though I don't remember reading anything about a coin converting into a crown with the last re-release, so I'm hoping this one is more jazzed up! Course, can't really ask anyone, as I don't know who bought a $300+ Grimlock (Jetfire and all).
I'm excited for the abundance. There are a lot of MPs and 3rd Party products hitting shelves soon... which means we might finally see some decent sales on some of this stuff, as shelves need to be cleared for even more product next year!
JackStraw wrote:Look like BBTS just reduced their preorder to $199 to match TFS.
I think it's $200 until 10/25. Then it goes back up. So pre-order now.
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I'm not necessarily one for New Year's "resolutions." People tend to make grand declarations with good intentions and then fall off the wagon by February 1, and I want to avoid that trap. Setting goals, however, seems different to me somehow; less absolute. I can go into the year, reflect on the yea...moreon January 21, 2014 6:09 AM
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I grew up in family games. My parents, both gifted Bridge players, taught my brother and me about strategy and deductive reasoning using board games. My mother would look at me across a colorful Mastermind board, surveying my latest attempt to crack her code, and ask "Now what do you know?" Needless...moreon October 1, 2013 8:24 AM
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When non-poker playing people find out I spend all summer in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker, they always ooh and ahh like they can't imagine a more relaxing and glamorous way to spend the summer. In truth, WSOP time is 90% work and only 10% play. The 10% play time It is the most work-orie...moreon June 25, 2013 5:12 AM
I skipped SCOOP (and that's okay)
My last days in Monte Carlo were mostly spent fielding the question "Where are you playing SCOOP?" The question is never "Are you playing SCOOP?" or "Do you think you'll play SCOOP this year?" or "Do you have anything else going on in your life that would cause you to choose not to spend the next tw...moreon May 28, 2013 10:42 AM
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In my case, I'm shooting to defend so long as there's a lethal weapon in play or so long as actions consistent with a threat to my life are continuing. The justification at this point should be clear to anyone: there's a lethal threat within yards, and someone who's aggressively threatening lethal harm to me ... visible weapon or not.
The moment the visible weapon has been thrown at me and I register that he no longer has that weapon, I'd force him to the ground to await arrest by police. Were he to actually rush me after having committed attempted murder against me, he's getting dropped as expeditiously as I can achieve it. The justification at this point is simple: He has made an attempt on my life; he sees that I'm armed, but rushes me anyway; thus, I must assume he (a) is likely to still be armed and (b) presumes he can disarm me, at which point I'm at severe risk of death by his hand. That, I will not allow. If afforded the time, I'd offer up quick verbal commands to DON'T MOVE!; DROP THE WEAPON!; DOWN ON THE GROUND, NOW! Like as not, though, his full rush of me would take all of a second or two, and thus would need to be stopped very quickly ... prior to many words getting spoken.
A BG who is prepared to commit attempted murder won't, IMO, stop to think that perhaps actual murder is a very bad thing to do. In the act of rushing me, the only reasonable assumption is that this action/situation is not consistent with anything other than continued threat against my life. He's getting stopped as quickly as I can make it happen. May it be quick, 'cause my life's on the line.
As I see it, the legal standard here is this: Are the attacker's actions consistent with those of someone presenting a direct lethal threat to me; and are those actions inconsistent with anything else? In my opinion, the actions of an attempted murderer rushing me in an apparent attempt to disarm me meets that standard. In spades.
My statement to police? This guy attacked me with a knife, then rushed to disarm me. I feared for my life and shot my firearm to defend against his attack. Here are the weapons; here are the witnesses (if any). I'd be happy to speak in further detail, after speaking with my attorney.
Q-ball: Question for you ... If you just had someone commit attempted murder against you, he then saw you draw your firearm and rushed you in an apparent attempt to disarm you, would you actually let him approach and risk losing your weapon to him? If that occurred, do you have any idea what you might have preferred to say to your family (before being killed, that is)?


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Last night.....39 yards rushing.
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0-2 with Bradshaw
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Last night.....39 yards rushing.
Enough already.
I agree. Brown should be getting the most reps.
I don't know about the topic statement but Brown should be starting Bradshaw does not fit as a starter anymore.
He is slow and not powerful enough.
Brown hit's the hole hard and fast... with POWER and he keeps his feet going almost always falling forward for 2-3 yards whereas Bradshaw would have no gain or a loss.
We win the game if Brown got more reps yesterday. Let's be serious.
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yeah bradshaw just refuses to press the holes, which is odd bc he tries to be a cutback type runner. notice how mccoy was setting his cutbacks up by pressing the line...bradshaw just gets quick feet with no purpose and lets the d gain ground. there was a couple of runs where snee pulled and there was a great alley for him, but by the time he got to the edge, he gained like 3 yds. Brown or even Wilson turns that into a 10 yd run or more easily imho. he just is not attacking the LOS.
he was at his best when he played angry and attacked the LOS hole or no hole. altho on the few runs (GREAT BALANCE pfff) Brown did get, he was patient and it led to 5 yds...i dunno or care who "starts" but if we want a run game, we'd damn well better run Brown a ton more than we did last night. i'd argue we should switch the roles from last night moving forward w brown getting the majority and bradshaw 5-10 carries. i mean be honest, bradshaw gave us 5 to MAYBE 10 quality runs last night IF that...i didnt see a big disparity between the OL from last night and Thurs. night
As much as I like to see Brown be the starter, you people are WAY OVER-RATING Brown.
Brown does need more carries but the real deal I'd say would be us missing the playoffs if Philips misses any significant amount of time. We can't afford to lose our best defensive back.
Brown is good north and south HB with good field vision. He's kind of like Jacobs except he's more agile and isn't as powerful. Right now, I'd rather have him and Bradshaw split the carries 50/50, until we could determine a true starter. But about you saying that we won't make the playoffs with Bradshaw as the starter, we ranked 32nd in rushing yards last year and won the Super Bowl.
I'm getting tired of seeing Bradshaw dancing in the holes. For every cutback that he makes, the defender has time to change gears and get him.
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Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis will be back in the Olympic Stadium, on the anniversary of the Olympics Opening Ceremony, which is to host a Diamond League Athletics Grand Prix.
The likes of Usain Bolt, David Rudisha and Greg Rutherford would also be highly likely to compete in the event, which takes place two weeks before the World Championships in Moscow.
Tickets are not available for purchase yet, but are likely to be highly sought after.
"It is brilliant to hear that the British Athletics London GP is going to be held at the Olympic Stadium a year after the Games," said Ms Ennis. It will give athletes and fans who did not get to experience the amazing venue the chance to go there, and for those of us who had the most incredible experiences on the track and field, an opportunity to re-live a few memories! Hopefully I will be there and using the competition as part of my preparation for the World Championships."
The London Legacy Development Corporation announced the meeting, which will form part of a series of events in the stadium on the anniversary weekend, with a large scale concert also likely.
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Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold dominated yesterday's edition of 5BQ, so we're back with Part II with "Jacare" Souza, Nik Lentz, and more.
Be sure to check out Wednesday's edition of 5 Burning Questions.
1. Is "Jacare" the best middleweight no one is talking about?
Ronaldo Souza is a former Strikeforce middleweight champion, a multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion, and a five-time medalist at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. Simply put, the guy is a hell of a fighter and a tremendous athlete, so why are so few people talking about him as a contender heading into his UFC debut?
Part of the problem is that all the focus for this event is on the main event; it also doesn't help that instead of facing surging contender Costa Philippou, Souza will take on Chris Camozzi, an underrated dark horse who has quietly won four-in-a-row. Mostly though, it feels like people are just kind of sleeping on "Jacare."
The decorated Brazilian grappler has developed into a very dangerous all-around fighter. He's showed knockout power in his fight with Derek Brunson, his wrestling has improved tremendously, and his submission game has always been on-point. The middleweight division is extremely wide open right now, and an impressive debut could put Souza on the short list of future title challengers heading into the second half of 2013.
2. Which fringe lightweight contender will take another step forward?
A couple years ago, Evan Dunham looked poised to be a perennial contender in the lightweight division. Then came a vicious first-round loss to Melvin Guillard, and a series of injuries, which led to a nine-month layoff for the Xtreme Couture. Conversely, dos Anjos has been a bit of a late bloomer, losing his two UFC appearances, but going 7-2 in his nine fights since.
Both are on solid runs and sit on the fringes of contention in the deep 155-pound ranks, and the winner here is likely to make the move into the upper tier of the division. But which one will move forward?
Dunham is the more technical striker, while dos Anjos is the physically stronger grappler, but ultimately, these two are very evenly matched, which has many people predicting this contest will earn Fight of the Night honours.
The one thing that could work in the Brazilian's favour is that Dunham is a notoriously slow starter. For whatever reason, it takes him five minutes to get comfortable and let go of his hands, which might allow dos Anjos to steal the opening frame, and force Dunham to take more chances in the final 10 minutes.
3. Can Nik Lentz become a contender?
"The Carny" is 2-0 since dropping down to featherweight, and he's looked very, very good. While he was a solid top control grappler as a lightweight, he's become even more aggressive and powerful in the 145-pound ranks. So far, he's earned a first-round stoppage against Eiji Mitsuoka, and dominated Diego Nunes to a unanimous decision.
Though featherweight is growing deeper by the event, Lentz has quickly established himself as a potential contender, despite the fact that he still hasn't competed on the main card of a single event even though this is his 12th UFC fight.
Lentz has a tough task in front of him on Saturday. Hacran Dias has 21 wins in 23 appearances, and the Nova Uniao product is a very talented top control grappler in his own right. Prior to being forced out with an injury, Dias was scheduled to face standout Chad Mendes, which should tell you where he stands in the rankings.
It also means that a win for Lentz will likely move him into contention in the division, something that seemed like a longshot before he moved down in weight.
4. Where does Yuri Alcantara fit at bantamweight?
On one hand, the talented Brazilian had a very good run at featherweight, including a win over current contender Ricardo Lamas, before losing to the aforementioned Dias last summer at UFC 147. On the other hand, he'll be 33 this summer, and the cut to 135-pounds can't be easy.
Alcantara looked good in a brief appearance on the last FX card in Brazil back in January, dominating Pedro Nobre before an illegal strike to the back of the head ended the contest. This time out, he faces late replacement Iliarde Santos, who fills in for former TUF: Brazil contestant Marcus Vinicius.
There is definitely room for Alcantara to move up in the rankings, and he has the skill set necessary to string together a few solid wins, especially while he's fighting lower tier competition.
This weekend should give us a better understanding of where he falls in the pecking order. If he's going to move up, he'll need a dominant victory over Santos. If that doesn't happen, Alcantara could find himself in the lower third of the division for a long time.
5. How much more punishment can Fabio Maldonado take?
The UFC light heavyweight unofficially dubbed "The Brazilian Zombie" has lost three straight, and each of those contests have been slobberknockers.
Yes, I just dropped a slobberknocker on you. Thanks JR!
While Maldonado's resiliency is freakishly impressive, you also have to wonder just how many more times the UFC is going to comfortably trot him into the Octagon for another brawl? At some point, you have to question if getting punched in the head is still something the Brazilian should be doing for a living, considering he's had 22 professional boxing matches, and 24 pro MMA fights in his career.
For a guy like Maldonado, his ability to take a punch is both one of his core strengths, and perhaps his biggest weakness as well. Glover Teixeira hit him with everything – including the kitchen sink – and still couldn't put Maldonado away; the doctor ended up waving off the fight between the second and third rounds.
Hollett looked overmatched in his UFC debut against a returning Matt Hamill, and was equally underwhelming in his Bellator debut before that, but he's a brute of a man with heavy hands and a willingness to trade, which means Maldonado could be in for another brawl.
That's good for the fans and the UFC, but is it good for "The Brazilian Zombie" and his long-term health?
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There was stunned disbelief in Greece yesterday after George Papandreou called for a referendum and a confidence vote on a cliffhanger debt rescue deal agreed by the EU last week after marathon talks.
Greek newspapers spoke of a "high-risk" gambit with uncertain consequences, while the opposition accused the Prime Minister of dividing the nation at a critical moment when its economic survival hangs in the balance. The main opposition leader, Antonis Samaras, accused Mr Papandreou of jeopardising Greece's European future.
"In order to save himself, [he] has set a divisive dilemma which endangers our future and our position in Europe," Mr Samaras said. "At this time, there is a national need for elections."
Commerce and industry groups argued that the government's move was ill-advised at a time when investor confidence in Greece was at an all-time low and with consumer demand killed off by a deepening recession and a seemingly unending taxation drive.
"Greek traders cannot comprehend the motive behind this, and the desired result of a referendum," said Vassilis Korkidis, head of the national confederation of Greek traders.
"We do not need blackmailing dilemmas and division. We need solutions to our problems, not high-risk political manoeuvring."
The Greek economy is expected to contract by 5.5 per cent this year, and the recession will likely continue for a fourth consecutive year in 2012. Unemployment is already running at more 16 per cent and there are fears it will exceed 20 per cent next year.
Despite nearly two years of sacrifices, the Greek economy is far from meeting deficit reduction targets agreed with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, heightening feelings of futility in the country. Successive pay and pensions cuts, coupled with tax rises, have brought waves of general strikes and street demonstrations that frequently turn violent.
The government had hoped to defuse tension over its austerity policies, both in society and inside its ranks. On Monday, the Finance Minister, Evangelos Venizelos, told Socialist MPs that the referendum was to act as a safety valve. "The country can no longer bear to live this drama, there needs to be catharsis," said Mr Venizelos, who was hospitalised with an inflamed appendix shortly after giving his speech.
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I'm not sure where Dumb and Dumber would rank on my list of all time favorite movies, but it would be up there. The original was stupid, gross, idiotic...and nearly perfect. Based on what I've seen in this roughly 2 1/2 minute trailer it looks like lightning may have struck twice.
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The obligatory "Human Events names Palin conservative of the year" post
posted at 4:30 pm on December 22, 2008 by Allahpundit
I told Ed this morning that the only way we're going to drum up even moderate interest in the site this week is to bait readers with posts about Palin or atheism.
I guess I'll start looking for atheism news after this.
Who cares if Palin was qualified to be President? She was running with John McCain! There was no chance that ticket was going to place her anywhere near the presidency. In fact, I can't think of a better place to put someone you wanted to keep away from the White House than on a ticket with McCain.
Palin was a kick in the pants, she energized conservatives, and she made liberal heads explode. Other than his brave military service, introducing Sarah Palin to Americans is the greatest thing John McCain ever did for his country.
But unless Palin is going to be the perpetual running mate of "moderate" Republicans who need conservative bona fides, she will need to become wiser and better read. Even Reagan didn't run for President in his 40s.
That's Coulter writing, although if I didn't know it, I could have guessed: No one else except Limbaugh has enough conservative goodwill banked to escape a treason charge for suggesting that Sarahcuda isn't perfectly well read already. In fact, she suggests Palin spend the next decade honing her chops as governor instead of challenging The One. A fine idea — in fact, a majority of HA readers agree that she should wait until 2016 — but that would put her on a collision course with Jindal, and I'm far from convinced that match-up favors her.
HE interviewed Palin for the occasion, too. A snippet:
GIZZI: For my birthday this year, friends gave me the new biography of Andrew Jackson [American Lion, by Jon Meacham]. One of the passages that reminded me of you is when the author is explaining how vilified Jackson was and says, 'He was the first President to come from the common people, not from an educated elite, and he never ceased to see himself as their champion.' Is that something you can identify with and do you think the fact you had a similar background to Jackson's was a reason for some of the criticism you received from some of the punditocracy and the media in general?
PALIN: Maybe initially it is a hindrance for someone starting out. But once the electorate knows what that candidate's convictions are and positions are, I don't think that matters. You just prefaced your question with the fact that I didn't come from that 'stock'. I got my education from the University of Idaho because that's what I could afford. It was the least-expensive school that offered the programs I knew would benefit me in my future. My Dad was a school teacher and had four kids in college at about the same time. It didn't occur to me to ask my parents to pay for my college education. We all worked through school and paid for schools that we could afford. I still got a great education. No, I don't come from the self-proclaimed 'movers and shakers' group and that's fine with me. It's caused me, or rather, allowed me, to work harder and pulled myself up by my bootstraps without anyone else helping me. I think it allows me to be in touch with the vast majority of Americans who are in the same position that I am. That is desiring government to be on our side and not against us. And that means, in a lot of ways, for government to get out of the way to allow our families and our businesses to keep more of what they produce, to meet our own priorities.
Elsewhere in the interview, contra the boldface part, she explains her initial support for TARP — which of course my boss vehemently opposed from day one, just like she's always vehemently opposed the sort of path to citizenship for lawbreakers that Palin is on record as supporting. Exit question one: If Palin's the new gold standard for conservatism, what's Michelle? Diamond/platinum? Exit question two: Why is it that McCain's support for TARP "appalled" Joe the Plumber and helped convince him that Maverick was but the lesser of two evils, whereas Palin's "absolutely the real deal" notwithstanding her support for the very same policy?
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Dear Katie, how excitind and awesome experiences. We are glad you have the nerve to do all these things. Go girl, we love you and happy birthday. Love gr and gr
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OK so as you know part of last week (3/23-/27) was spring break! It was a mush needed break because the beginning of the we had exams, but anyways come Wednesday (3/23) we all were ready to go! If you don't remember I went to Todos Santos with a group of 10 people and stayed in a HUGE beach house, owned by Dr. Rob.
Wednesday morning we left for La Paz at 730 AM because the bus from Puerto San Carlos to La Paz pretty much left at the butt crack of dawn but at this point I didn't care because I was ready to leave campus! The bus took about 4 hours to get to La Paz and surprisingly it was a quick, comfortable ride! Once we got there, our group slit up and 4 people got on another bus while 3 of us (including myself) picked up the rental car and the two boys from the airport
All the stress was worth it because the house was BEAUTIFUL and the view from our living room was gorgeous. The waves were just continuously crashing on the beach and were so load it sounded like thunder. Almost immediately all the stress from driving and school just melted away. Oh, and by the way, the title of my blog, Meditate, Procreate, Recreate, was what Dr. Rob's sign said outside his house haha I can't take credit for that jem. That night no one felt like cooking so we went out to this delicious little hole of the wall restaurant, came home, relaxed with a few beers, and went to bed.
The next morning (Thursday) I woke up to the sound of waves crashing, just to let you know I would recommend doing this at some point b/c it is the most peaceful way to wake up
Friday we pretty much did the same thing, went to the beach, watched the boys surf, laid out, played in the waves, ya know typical activities in paradise. That night we made one of the best meals I have yet to have in Mexico, it even beat tamales. The boys grilled some meat and veggies, we made guacamole, pina coladas, and black beans and we had a great little taco/burrito bar thing
Saturday I woke up pretty depressed because it was our last full day of break but it was a beautiful day and we started it off by going into town to go shopping. Shopping in Todos was awesome! There was so much beautiful art, jewelry, clothes, it was some great window shopping! I treated myself to a beautiful silver ring and bracelet made out of red coral! Hopefully the pictures can load and I can show you them! After we finished shopping we ate at this little pizza place with a wood burning grill and had the most delicious pizza in Mexico! After we were done with pizza we made the treacherous trek to this little secluded beach called Los Palmes and it was well worth it! There was no one there, it was surrounded by mountains, and the water was crystal clear, blue! It was really neat, I climbed up the side of this mountain with Michael and Danny and then some girls joined us and I have never regretted not bringing my camera more
The next morning we packed up, and to my heart ache, we left paradise. We dropped off people who took the bus first and then the boys. I was really sad to see Danny and Michael leave bc they were two really down to earth awesome, hilarious guys AND it was nice to be around the opposite sex (there are 15 girls here and 1 boy) for a little bit
All in all this was one of the best spring breaks I have been on, maybe it was just the timing of it but some seriously great memories were made haha
Sorry this was soo long but it was like I'm reliving it while I was telling it haha
Love and miss you all,


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Iran is fortunate to possess a Supreme Leader which ensures this is one nation that will never have to endure the endless political ads which assault the eyes and minds of Americans. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the Iran Parliament that when he told them to interogate President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad he really didn't mean for things to get nasty. He was simply sending a message to the president that while he may have a title which makes him president of Iran, the real power resides in the Supreme Ruler. A petition submitted by 77 MPs in Parliament required Ahmadinejad to appear and explain rocketing inflation, the downward movement of the rial an general disaster in the nation's economy.
Khamenei decided enough was enough and Ahmadinejad got the message as to who really runs the country. No inquiry. Of course, the economy is still going down, the monetary system has collapsed and the Ayatollah will never be summoned to explain how his ideas have led to the disaster of a collapsing economy.
He is the Supreme Leader!


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I am proud to be a part of Blog Action Day 2010. This year, the issue is vitally important — water.
Blog Action Day 2010: Water from Blog Action Day on Vimeo.
Some great movies about water:
1. Oceans Huge, swooping creatures with bright speckles; shape transforming beasts that pounce and gobble up crabs; gelatinous monsters that glow; all this and more is captured in this stunning film.
2. FLOW: For Love of Water This documentary finds a good balance between terrifying statistics, depressing images, talking heads, and hopeful suggestions.
3. Blue Gold: World Water Wars Corporate control of water puts the supply at risk for everyone.
4. Running Dry This film is so powerful it inspired the Senator Paul Simon Water Act for the Poor, which funds clean, safe water in areas that otherwise wouldn't have it. It was based on the senator's book, Tapped Out: The Coming World Crisis in Water and What We Can Do About It. There is a 2008 sequel, The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry? focusing on domestic water shortages.
5. The End of the Line The catastrophic consequences of over-fishing are explored in this documentary, which comes with a pocket guide to help decide what to buy in grocery stores and restaurants.


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text: Hot Topics Games of Summer In the midst of the World Cup let us not forget that it's also baseball season – and we're fast approaching the All Star Break (where hopefully teams will break even! So many games in a season!). It's very exciting. My favorite part of this thread – beyond the random posters who extoll the virtues of the Yankees with diehard, bandwagon fervency – is the ongoing debate between fans of statistical analysis and those of old school baseball. Who shall win?! Vintage Streetwear It's always nice when a great thread from years ago that slipped under your radar gets bumped up. Case in this point: this excellent thread, started by Parker, which explores vintage Streetwear & Denim pictures that inspire you in your dress. On the Classic Menswear side people are always posting vintage pictures – but on the street side, it's less common, but should be more present. Stereo Vision I really know very little about stereos, other than the fact that: a. this thread is very popular and people post in it a lot, and b. it's full of acrimonious discussions over the benefit derived from expensive Styrofoam buffers. Fun.


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Country duo Florida Georgia Line performed at the 2013 AMAs with rapper Nelly for their megahit song "Cruise."
It was a nice performance, but the best part was probably the camera closing in on Wayne Newton in the audience, who was clapping and singing along. Priceless.
After "Cruise," the trio unexpectedly busted into Nelly's throwback song "Ride With Me."
WATCH: Jennifer Lopez's Celia Cruz Tribute at the AMAs 2013
Jennifer Lopez was amazing at the 2013 AMAs in a tribute to Cuban artist Celia Cruz. Check out her sensational performance here.Click here to read more
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One Direction performed their song "Story Of My Life" for the viewers of the American Music Awards. Check out their best photos here.Click here to read more
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Justin Timberlake. That's all we need to say. Check out his video performance from the 2013 AMAs right here.Click here to read more


text: Russian media reports that Saturday night four cars opened fire on an unarmed checkpoint held by anti-government protesters in Slavyansk, one of the E. Ukraine towns held by separatists,killing three people and seriously injuring another. Armed protesters who were called out shot two of the attackers dead and captured others. Their cars were found to contain firearms, explosives and aerial photos of Slavyansk. The protesters allege they were paramilitary from the Right Sector, one of the factions they claim is part of the government coalition in Kiev.


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With Mike Sibley
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Based on Mike's drawing bible "Drawing from Line to Life", this Novice Course is for artists who have a little knowledge and a desire to progress to a higher level.
The course uses the same natural progression of drawing techniques that Mike teaches in his UK and USA physical workshops, which has benefited artists who work in many mediums - from watercolour to pen & ink, and sculptors to pastelists.
You will be taken step-by-step through the fundamental drawing techniques - each technique leading naturally to the next. Using a series of drawing exercises, you'll learn not only the 'How' but also the more important 'Why', which Mike will explain in depth. This course can even be undertaken by absolute beginners, although some prior knowledge of the basics might be helpful. You need to devote a minimum of four to six hours per week, and possibly more in the final two weeks.
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Get an overview of this hotelRomantic Sant Esteve de Palautordera hotel in Montseny Natural Park with free parking
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Located in Montseny Natural Park, this romantic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castell de Fluvia and Montclus Castle. Church of Santa Maria and La Roca Village are also within 16 mi (25 km).
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
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All 7 individually decorated rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. For entertainment, TVs come with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate comforts like premium bedding and down comforters.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Can Vila features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This romantic hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
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- Total number of rooms - 7
- Number of floors - 1
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Pool umbrellas
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- Year Built 2011
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
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- Premium bedding
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bidet
- Rainfall showerhead
- In-room massage available
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Television
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Digital TV service
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- Individually furnished
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Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Can Vila has a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
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- Segway rental/tour nearby
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- Horse riding/rental on site
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- Rock climbing nearby
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
- 1 per room (up to 20 kg)
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Minimum guest age is 12
Hotel Registry Number - HB-004577
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- Breakfast fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children (approximately)
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text: so my center diff has gone bad, as in bad i mean gears are destroyed and so are bearings ...so any ways, since im having a hard time locating a rebuild kit(if those even exist) and a used transmission with lower miles since my car only has 62k. but in the mean time i was wondering if the 5 speed non turbo would have the same size gears in the differential as the turbo one, idk if thats a sumb question or not but i feel like they might be. any help in finding a rebuild kit or info on the differences of those transmission would be awesome


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365 Photo-a-Day Project #1-8: Starting Over
As I mentioned in my New Year's post, this year I've embarked upon a 365 project, in which I'm endeavoring to take a photo every day for year. And I'm doing it on Instagram, because, well, OF COURSE I'm doing it on Instagram. If there was a way to just liv...Read more →


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Watching The Afternoon Play (BBC1) reminded me of the time I met the Queen. This is not because I'm a fervent royalist whose fond memories of the happy event are jogged by almost anything, but because the play, called Tea With Betty, was about another meeting between Her Majesty and a slightly reluctant subject.
The circumstances are slightly different. Wendy is a single mother, looking after her autistic son on a run-down housing estate. I was a horrid little boy at a posh school. But I think we shared some similar sentiments - bemusement, slight annoyance mixed with mild excitement, that kind of thing.
I don't know why I was selected to meet her - probably only because my hair was sufficiently short, unperoxided, and unspikey. Anyone who looked like a hippy or a punk was not only not allowed to meet her, but was actually locked up for the day to prevent an unplanned encounter.
Anyway, I was in this room with my friend Andy, and we were doing a bit of maths revision together, as we'd been instructed to. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and in walks ... ah, the Queen. We stood up, and nodded at her, and pretended to look surprised that the Queen had dropped by to see how the maths was going, as if all the rehearsals and the fact that there were police snipers on the roof weren't clues enough that it was on the cards.
And then Andy went a bit off-script. The Queen asked: "So this is where you work is it?" And he replied something like: "Well, where we're supposed to." She looked at him with total incomprehension - what is this odd boy saying to me? And it was left to the headmaster to explain - he's joking that they weren't really doing any work at all, probably listening to music, boys will be boys etc. And he ushered her out quickly, giving Andy one of those later-you-will-be-tied-in-a-laundry-bag-and-thrown-in-the-river looks (you get those looks at posh schools).
To start with it's even more awkward in Tea With Betty. There's inappropriate graffiti on the way up to Wendy's flat, about what Tanya likes to do to Karl. And, once there, Wendy's son Kieran comes over all Asperger's and starts telling the Queen about his project on toxic scum (not Tottenham, but when algae reacts to photosynthesis in hot weather, raising the levels of nitrates in water). Also, it isn't the punks and hippies who've been hidden away for the visit, but Wendy's ex, Sean, who's dressed as Spider-Man. He's been shut in the bathroom, but it being a bathroom, the lock's on the inside, so Sean gets out and comes in to meet the Queen too. In his Spider-Man suit.
They have a domestic - Sean did sex with so-and-so, that's why they split up. Well, Wendy then did sex on the sofa with what's-his-name from next door. Oh no she didn't. Yes she did, Keiran found the condom in the loo, it hadn't flushed.
And all the while the Queen, played quite queenily by Rosemary Leach, is sitting there with her cup of tea, looking not at all amused. She tries to move the conversation on to the African lilies, but then gives up and gets involved, dishing out advice. Queens' counsel I suppose.
You won't have seen Tea With Betty unless you're old, sick, a housewife, househusband, unemployed, a shirker, or mentally ill. It went out at 2pm. And that's a shame - all of those people would get something out of it, and it was a giggle. And Rosemary Leach's Queen is much more fun than the real one, though to be fair on Her Majesty, she wasn't really given a chance. Having now seen Tea With Betty, I'm wondering what would have happened if the headmaster hadn't whisked her off so quickly. The ice may have melted, she could have been interested in what music we were listening to, there may have been jokes about Sony Walkma'ams (this is way pre-wePod) and listening to Baupalace. It would have been fun, and Andy and I could have ended up as fervent royalists.
How the mighty have fallen. Angus Deayton, you may remember, once fronted a flagship satirical news quiz. Then his enthusiasm for cocaine and prostitutes became public, and he had to disappear for a while. Now he's doing Help Your Self With Angus Deayton (ITV1). It's basically what Clive James was doing ages ago with Japanese telly (mocking it) but with American self-help videos (how to beat the crap out of someone, fold napkins, call an elk) instead. It's not very original, but it is quite funny. And it could have turned out worse for Angus - he could have ended up on Celebrity Big Brother.


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Triple H Movie Release Date, Update On Former WWE Announcer
Published On 01/11/2011 | News
— The upcoming WWE Studios release The Chaperone starring Triple H is slated for a short theatrical release starting the weekend of February 18th. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on March 8th. This is the same strategy WWE went with for Big Show's "Knucklehead" movie, with a limited release prior to the DVD release.
— Former WWE announcer and longtime New York City radio DJ Todd Pettingill is among the top ten finalists for a male co-host spot on Live with Regis & Kelly. For more on this, visit AllAccess.com.


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Despite stresses for many, Christmas should be a time of enjoyment and fun
Christmas is usually seen as a time of joy, giving and connecting with family and friends.
For many people it's a time of indulgence in wonderful food, drinking and lavish gift giving.
Many draw spiritual renewal from the celebration of this important holiday in the Christian faith.
Others, though not religious, still celebrate the Christmas traditions so deeply rooted in our culture, many going back to pagan times.
As Canada becomes more and more multicultural, many Canadians come from faiths where Christ is either not recognized or is seen as a less prominent prophet.
Many new Canadians of non-Christian faiths still join in the celebrations. Christmas has become an inclusive holiday for people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Unfortunately, for many people there is a less pleasant side to Christmas.
As distant families re-unite to celebrate, airports and highways are jammed with travellers in stressful situations.
Family get-togethers can be joyous, but they also bring together different family members who may not get along at the best of times.
Hosting large numbers of people, preparing family meals and making Christmas arrangements can be stressful. All too often the burden of meal preparation falls to one person, very often a woman.
Overindulgence is a Christmas hazard, whether drinking or eating to excess. Social pressures can cause usual moderation to fall by the wayside.
For those with mental health problems, Christmas can be especially difficult.
The combination of Christmas expectations, general stress and gloomy weather can be a toxic mix.
For those who have lost loved ones, especially at this time of year, Christmas can be especially challenging. The missing person's absence is constantly evident.
People who live alone may be especially lonely at Christmas when friends leave to celebrate with family elsewhere.
Mental health organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association realize that many people find Christmas difficult. Many have prepared holiday tips to help people cope.
Most of these mental health organizations advise first and foremost that you should decide what Christmas activities and traditions are important for you. Develop your own family traditions free from the pressure to spend more on lavish gift giving than you can afford.
Here in Osoyoos, there is a strong tradition of generosity to others at Christmas who are less fortunate. It is not that hard to spread joy to others.
It is, however, also necessary to take time for yourself, especially when pressures of Christmas start to build.
Make time to take a walk or read a book or do something you enjoy. Recognize the signs of stress and take a few deep breaths or take a break.
Drink sensibly. At Christmas and New Years, drinking is often part of the festivities, and many people overindulge. Alcohol is a depressant and can cause low moods, irritability and aggressive behaviour.
And, it should go without saying, never drink and drive!
Most of us, however, handle Christmas sensibly and it can be a memorable and special occasion.
From all of us at the Osoyoos Times, we wish you a happy holiday with friends and family and most important of all, we hope you stay safe.


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Saltmarshes as a source of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) to Southern California coastal waters
Limnol. Oceanogr., 53(5), 2008, 1923-1933 | DOI: 10.4319/lo.2008.53.5.1923
ABSTRACT: To determine chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) sources in Southern California coastal waters, optical properties of a river outlet and adjacent tidally flushed salt marshes were monitored (dry season; June-July 2001). Average absorption coefficients doubled at ebb vs. flood tides (4.8 ± 1.5 vs. 2.1 ± 0.9 m-1; 300 nm), suggesting significant salt marsh CDOM inputs into coastal waters. Average spectral slopes were not statistically different for any sites or tides (0.010 ± 0.002 nm-1), consistent with salt marsh CDOM dominating coastal waters. Three-dimensional fluorescence excitation-emission matrices (EEMs) at ebb tide showed contributions from terrestrial, protein, and marine humic-like peaks, suggesting production and output of these materials from the marsh. A marine humic signal at the river outlet during an offshore upwelling event indicated an additional sporadic nonmarsh marine humic-like source. EEMs of six common salt marsh plant leachates showed protein, terrestrial, and marine humic-like peaks. To estimate CDOM photodegradation in the marsh, fluorescence intensity decays from photobleaching experiments were fit to first-order kinetics. Most humic peaks degraded with a half-life of t1/2 = 10-20 h, which overlaps the estimated residence time of water in the marshes (~12 h). Most protein peaks were resistant to photodegradation, suggesting that the low levels of protein vs. humic-like material measured in natural waters was due to rapid bioutilization of proteinaceous material. The rapid photodegradation of plant leachate humic material and the low spectral slopes for the field sites suggest that marsh sediments would be an important source of CDOM.