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The IFC provides US$5 billion in financial assistance annually to private sector projects throughout Asia. As of 2008, the top four recipient countries of the IFC's equity and quasi-equity investments, loans and guarantees, technical assistance and advisory services were mainland China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. In the East Asia Pacific region, the IFC maintains offices in Beijing and Hong Kong SAR, PRC; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; Jakarta, Indonesia; Manila, the Philippines; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Vientiane, Laos. Contact information for the IFC office in Hong Kong is:
Mr. Richard Ranken, Senior Advisor
Ms. Karin Finkelston, Director
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88 Queensway, Admiralty
Hong Kong
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Office of the U.S. Executive Director
U.S. Trade Advocacy Center
The World Bank, 1818 H. St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20433
Tel: (202) 458-0120
Fax: (202) 477-2967
Mr. Bryan Lopp
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Office of the U.S. Executive Director
U.S. Trade Advocacy Center
1818 H. Street, N.W.
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SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire) - The Russell Asia Pacific Index slightly outperformed the Russell Fundamental Asia Pacific Index year-to-date through June 27, 2011. Both Indexes have reflected negative returns for 2011, with the Russell Asia Pacific Index posting a loss of 3.6% and the Russell Fundamental Asia Pacific Index reflecting a loss of 4%.
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A new tranquil sanctuary is the result of its owners aspiration to create a perfect escapism as the villa is superbly blended into the surrounding location. Set in the heart of Protaras, this property is the ideal base for a simple stroll to the origins of the action. The interior decor glides through the property with a stylish precision and this is pleasingly popular with all guests. Three of the bedrooms offer a spacious environment and the 4th bedroom is located on the ground floor. The property has an enchanting pool area allowing perfect relaxation with luxury living. A roof top lounge achieves the ultimate element of surprise as it allows you to consume the grandeur of the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. This unique villa has been fashionably constructed to offer superior comforts for guests who appreciate the ambiance of a magnificent location.
Car rental is not necessary
€60.00 Euros per week of electricity is included in the price and should be more than sufficient for one weeks stay providing air con units are used sensibly.
All bed linen is supplied
1 hand & 1 bath towel supplied for each guest
€500.00 refundable security deposit
Balance payment will incur a card charge
Keyshore Property Rentals is an established fully Registered Company based in the east coast of Cyprus with a background of 12 years experience in the Sales, Rentals and Customer Service industry. Each property is carefully detailed on our website with accurate information and we provide first hand knowledge of the location and resort amenities. We offer individual care and attention to all our guests from the moment we receive your on-line booking until the day you depart from your holiday. There is also constant client support on hand from our Reservations Department and all of us are based in Cyprus, we do have a vast knowledge of the local areas and we are happy to share our own experiences with our guests. Our aim is to make your stay a breathtaking experience and to leave you with everlasting memories of our Sunshine Island.
The area has everything to offer. The villa is delicately placed as it is sheltered but just a stroll from the compact family resort where you will encounter a friendly atmosphere wherever you go. Small kiosks, boutiques and restaurants are very welcoming. The villa is perfectly positioned and there is a regular bus service to the nearby resort of Ayia Napa or the main town of Paralimni.
8 x 4 metre private swimming pool with shaded area for your dining alfresco. Unlimited WIFI included in the rental price.
An absolutely stunning villa with everything you can possibly need. All mod cons. Extremely clean and spacious. Perfect location. Gorgeous pool. Fully secure. 2nd year we've stayed in one of these in this location we loved it that much. Definitely recommend.
Very clean , beautiful property , well-maintained with very good customer service....our kids loved the pool after the beach....Perfect location in a quiet area and walking distance to the beach and all restaurants, entertainment and shopping. We would recommend it to anybody.
Famagusta has become the islands most popular location because of its crystal clear coastline. Built up of many villages, the town of Paralimni and the major resorts of Protaras and Agia Napa. There are many golden sandy beaches large and small stretching over ten miles with shallow waters and no shortage of water sports. The weather in Famagusta is generally pure sunshine and virtually cloudless throughout the summer months. Cyprus is full of historic and cultural sites including the two beautiful churches in the town of Paralimni which attract visitors from all over the world. Paralimni also offers a mixture of traditional and modern shopping along with a variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. The beautiful Cape Greko's National Park, an area of national beauty is well worth a visit and famous for its cliff diving. The area offers many sight seeing trips including boat trips to the North (a different Cyprus) or a trip to Troodos Mountains is a popular day out.
Situated on the East Coast of Cyprus, Protaras has become the most popular resort catering for families. Famous for its golden sandy beaches (the most famous being Figtree Bay) stretching for approx 5km of the Famagusta shoreline. With velvet sand and sparkling turquoise waters starting from the beautiful Konnos Bay through to the small coved sandy bays in the restful resort of Kapparis. All beaches offer water sports which can be enjoyed by all age groups including parasailing, paragliding, scuba diving, snorkelling, kite-surfing, Jet Ski, wind surfing and a wide range of boat rides are just a few to mention. It's a known fact that Cyprus currently has over 50 beaches that have been awarded the blue flag status. The main street (known as the strip) that runs through Protaras has an abundance of activities and entertainment suitable for the young and old. Ranging from bungee trampolines and mini golf for the children, dancing water show for all ages and the array of bars offer nightly entertainment for the adults. Children are welcome in most bars. The many shops to browse in include your local supermarket for every day needs, pharmacies, shoes, clothes gifts and jewellers. You will find plenty of options for dining out offering menu's such as Mexican, French, Tai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, English and traditional Greek dishes and many more. The restaurants are family friendly whether you are wanting a snack from the bar or a la carte meal in a more sophisticated style of dining. Protaras offers something for everyone, a perfect holiday retreat with a wonderful climate
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London, United Kingdom (PressExposure) August 04, 2011 -- LGN Events have released a limited number of tickets for the public to purchase to join this prestigious London Fashion Week Show, which will take place at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.
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Since Harbor Sweets inception it has been an important part of our mission to invest a portion of our earnings in community services. Our charitable giving generally focuses on organizations that support local community outreach, children in crisis, feeding people in need, women's programs and preserving open space.
Below is a list of some of the organizations that Harbor Sweets supports.
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- Plummer Home, Salem, MA
- Children's Friend and Family Services
- St Joseph's Food Pantry, Salem, MA
- Northshore CDC
- My Brother's Table, Lynn, MA
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- Girls, Inc.
- HAWC – Healing Abuse and Working for Change
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Harbor Sweets contributes 5% of our pre-tax profits to community outreach. These requests are reviewed annually and decisions are made in April.
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Join us as we enjoy a themed break to Ireland's East Coast, which brings you an exciting look at Ireland's seaside, city and countryside. We enjoy a day exploring County Wicklow with a visit to Powerscourt House & Gardens, relax in the Irish capital of Dublin, with a boat cruise and take a journey on Ireland's oldest railway.
CURRENCY - Currency required for this tour will be the Euro.
PASSPORT REQUIRED - Not required.
The 3 star Esplanade Hotel is an elegant Victorian building located on the seafront, at the foot of Bray Head, offering fantastic sea views and old world charm. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, tea making facilities, hairdryer and telephone. There is a lift.
We travel via the North Wales coast to board the early afternoon Irish Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin. We disembark and travel to the seaside town of Bray for 4 nights half board accommodation at the Esplanade Hotel. There will be a welcome drink on arrival.
Today we visit Powerscourt House & Gardens, considered one of the world's greatest gardens with international collections, ornate statuary, inspired designs and magnificent views of Sugerloaf Mountain.
The Irish capital of Dublin is our destination today where we begin with a cruise on the famous River Liffey. The 1 hour cruise will take you through the heart of the capital with an interesting commentary highlighting the major landmarks, including Ha-penny Bridge and Customs House. We are once again joined by a local guide for a city tour, with the afternoon free at leisure to discover Dublin's many galleries, museums, shops and cafes.
We switch our mode of transport this morning as we journey on one of Ireland's oldest railways, following the coast from Bray to Dublin. Accompanied by a local tour guide you will enjoy a panorama of city, coast and countryside as the DART train carries you to the seaside resort of Malahide, where tea and scones will be served. After some free time our coach will be waiting to make the return journey back to Bray.
After a 'grab & go' breakfast we travel the short distance to Dun Laoghaire and board the 08:00hrs conventional ferry crossing to Holyhead. Breakfast will be included on board. Arrive home late afternoon.
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, 2 nights Entertainment, Ferry travel, Luxury coach travel with onboard toilet & facilities, Services of experienced tour driver, Excursions including entrance to Powerscourt House & Gardens, river cruise and rail journey (including tea and scones served in Malahide).
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I doubt that it's mostly guys. Guys might do a rating (out of 10) more often, but there's no less judgment coming from girls.
If a guy is telling his bud about a hot girl he met tonight, his bud doesn't wanna hear "Well, she had long blond hair, a nice ass, I'd guess 36Cs, a slender waist, slender and well defined legs, and a gorgeous face." We're not that attentive. It's much easier just to give a number.
I don't give ratings and I don't care to, but I can see why others do.
how else can we describe the worth of a girl to our friends who werent there?
While a 7 to one guy may be a 5 to another, its ball park and it works for quick references. and the usually outta 10 scale pertains solely to looks, which is largely how society judges the worth of a woman (as opposed to the status/wealth of a man). additions to the rating such as, well she's a 7 overall, might point to the girl being only a 5 in looks but due to her personality/sex skills/status/intelligence she goes up in her rating. its very complex.
Usually you only add on information about personality etc if it legit affects the rating as in she's hot but she's a bitch or she's kinda chubby but she's so chill. most important is looks in the end.
What do you mean by rate? Rate what?
Because life is a competition and everyone wants to be a judge.
I haven't done it, it seems so weird, rating random guys or girls. How do I know a person from a picture? there's not much to know, it could be a fake picture or a fake profile. you never know. and it's mostly based on physical looks anyways, it's superficial in my opinion.
They rate attractiveness because they can
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LIMA, Peru—Base metals miner Southern Copper Corp. expects the Peruvian government to approve an environmental impact study for its stalled Tia Maria copper project, perhaps during the next two months.
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Pawan Kalyan, who is riding high with the success of his recent release 'Gopala Gopala', is now enjoying his family time in Pune with his kids. Pawan Kalyan was supposedly stuck with 'Gabbar Singh 2' pre-production works for quite a long time now. These days he was so busy juggling between the story sittings and political gatherings. But he finally took out sometime from his packed schedules for his daughter Aadhya.
It is known that Pawan Kalyan had separated from his wife Renu Desai. Though their marriage did not work out, they share an interesting bond. Renu Desai also mentioned several times that they are constantly in touch as the parents of their kids, Akira Nandan and Aadhya.
This time, the couple have come together for a school event of their daughter Aadhya. Renu along with her kids lives in Pune whereas Pawan stays in Hyderabad. So he flew down to Pune to see his daughter perform a dance on stage. Expressing her joy, Renu Desai tweeted "I felt that it was a more emotional moment for a father to see his baby girl dancing on stage than me as a mother"
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I am looking for a backup software for a Windows 2008 server. Can you somebody give me some names of a good cheap backup software that you have used.
This topic was created during version 4.0.
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Aug 5, 2009 at 8:41 UTC
We use Symantec Backup Exec, but I don't know that it can be considered "cheap." Are you only backing up the 1 Server 2008 system? What are you looking to back up to?
Aug 5, 2009 at 8:50 UTC
Yes it is only one 2008 with about four to five VM that are mainly test boxes. I am mainly looking to backup user files and a few VMs on the server. I have a Buffalo Terastation NAS that I am backing everything up to. The Windows Backup would be ok but you can not set it up to backup everyday to a network drive. It wants to backup locally
Aug 5, 2009 at 9:05 UTC
You may be able to write a batch file to do it and then schedule that file to run whenever you want a backup. I've set up a similar script for some of our users to back up their laptops to either an external drive or their folder on our server. The "code" I used looks something like this:
xcopy "%userprofile%\Favorites" "Q:\Backups\Favorites\" /c/h/e/f/y
xcopy "%userprofile%\Desktop" "Q:\Backups\Desktop\" /c/h/e/f/y
xcopy "%userprofile%\Documents" "Q:\Backups\Documents\" /c/h/e/f/y
...and so on for each directory to be backed up. Drive Q is either the external drive letter or a mapped network location. In your situation you can map a drive to the NAS and use something similar to this. It may not be the best solution, but it's free :-)
One thing to note is that the switches I have used above cause files that already exist in the backup location to be overwritten the next time the backup is run, which helps to save space but you lose the ability to go back any further than your latest backup. If you decide to use something like this you may want to use one script for each day of the week and just change the location to "Q:\Backups\Monday...." etc.
Aug 6, 2009 at 11:13 UTC
I came across this open source backup software today and thought it may be of interest to you: http:/
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Thankks will try it out.
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Openmoko Inc, maker of the world's first totally open mobile phone, will discuss its FreeRunner mobile phone platform that provides a quick way for embedded developers to create mobile products at the Embedded Systems Conference Tuesday, March 31 at 1:30pm at the ESC Theatre on the show floor. Sean Moss-Pultz, CEO of Openmoko, will talk about the FreeRunner in an interview with Bill Gatliff, Contributing Editor for Embedded Systems Programming Magazine, and a presenter and member of the Advisory Panel for the Embedded Systems. Following the interview, TechInsights, organizers of the Embedded Systems Conference, and Openmoko will give away an Openmoko FreeRunner to five audience members. Openmoko is also offering a show special, reducing the price of the FreeRunner from $399 to $299 for 30 days.
Openmoko released the totally open FreeRunner mobile phone to the market in mid-2008 providing the foundation for a fully operable mobile phone design that developers, product designers, students and enthusiasts are free to alter and experiment with new materials, industrial design and market-specific functionality. The company has seen expanding traction for the phone most notably medical, industrial and military markets where the design flexibility and mobile computing capabilities of the FreeRunner are of significant importance.
Developers can speed development by using Openmoko's freely available open CAD files, electronics schematics and Free and Open Source software and support of the Open Source community. In addition to its own operating system, Openmoko supports major Open Source distributions including Android, Gentoo, SHR, Debian, community-driven FDOM, and QT by Trolltech (recently acquired by Nokia).
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Hot Diced Chicken
The unforgettable flavors in this Hot Diced Chicken dish come from chopped ginger, crushed red pepper, chiles and a tasty seasoning sauce.
- 2 (about 8 oz. total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons MAGGI Seasoning Sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cooking sherry or rice wine
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red chile pepper, seeded and veins removed, chopped into matchstick-size pieces
- 6 green onions (green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- Steamed white or brown rice
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
COMBINE remaining 1 tablespoon seasoning sauce, ginger, sugar, sherry and crushed red pepper in small bowl.
HEAT oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is browned. Stir in seasoning sauce mixture, bell pepper and chile pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in green onions; cook for 1 minute or until bell pepper is crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately with rice.
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Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
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- Calories: 260
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- Total Fat: 8g (13% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (5% of DV)
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- Sodium: 720mg (30% of DV)
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- Sugars: 4g
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By Andrew Leff, National Builder Executive for Bank of America
Times change … and so do the attitudes, behaviors and preferences of homebuyers.
In the inaugural Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report,* we looked at today's consumers and their views on homeownership. The report's findings are quite revealing, and especially pertinent to the home building industry.
Modern homebuyers want to skip the starter home
The report revealed that 75 percent of first-time buyers would prefer to bypass the starter home and purchase a house that will meet their future needs. Thirty-five percent even plan to retire in this first home.
With this long-term view on homeownership, it's not surprising that 69 percent of first-time buyers want to save more money now and wait to move into a nicer home in the future.
This complements the experience of many in the building industries who have embraced the trend towards building higher-end homes. Starter and trade-up home inventory, which has been constrained in recent years, may comprise a smaller portion of the overall inventory for many, many years to come.
What buyers want in a home: Four factors buyers put above all else
When evaluating a prospective home, today's buyers consider these four factors above everything else: cost (82 percent), neighborhood (71 percent), floor plan (60 percent) and square footage (47 percent).
First-time buyers are not eager to compromise. The report showed only 17 percent of first-time homebuyers said they'd sacrifice location, and 36 percent said they'd sacrifice features in their dream home.
Half of the surveyed "someday" first-time buyers said they are waiting until they can save more money to buy their desired home or find one in the neighborhood they want. Forty-seven percent are waiting because they do not think they can currently afford a home or the type of home they would like to buy.
Again, these results strongly suggest that buyers would rather delay purchasing a home in order to get the home they want; lowering their expectations for the home of their dreams is not on their agenda.
Millennials are also focused on the long term
Millennials, like previous generations, see homeownership as a top priority alongside saving for retirement. This is great news, as it contradicts speculation that Millennials didn't even see homeownership as a goal.
Thirty-one percent of first-time millennial buyers expect financial support from their parents or partner's parents in buying their first home, including help with the down payment (19 percent) or monthly mortgage payments (15 percent). This is a big generational difference. Historically, homebuyers have not outwardly expressed an expected monetary contribution from their parents.
Professional remodelers take note: Millennials also list remodeling as a place they expect parental support.
More key findings, including details about emotional and financial factors that drive modern homebuyers, are available in the recently issued Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report.
*The 2016 Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report's findings are based on a national survey of more than 1,000 adults 18+ who want to buy a home in the future, and particular focus was given to the preferences of first-time and millennial buyers (defined as those between ages 18 and 34).


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Ukhrul, Jan 8: Naga People's Front (NPF) has exuded confidence of winning the Phungyar assembly
seat in the ensuing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections.
'The ensuing assembly elections will be different from the previous years at Phungyar assembly constituency,' said NPF president of 43 Phungyar area unit SP Chuimeingam in a press conference held at Ukhrul recently. He said NPF is ready for the elections considering the works done by NPF and the people's response at Phungyar assembly constituency. He, however, said the ball now lies with the party leaders in issuing ticket to the candidate which the people of the area have faith.
'We have faith on the NPF leaders, likewise we expect the leaders to have faith on the people and respect the people's choice of candidate,' Chuimeingam said. He added that NPF Phungyar area unit executive firmly believed that NPF will emerge victorious this time.
Phungyar assembly constituency in the recently created Kamjong district is the home turf of the veteran Congress strongman Rishang Keishing and his son Victor Keishing, the present Parliamentary Secretary in the Ibobi Singh led Congress government. Congress had won the 43 Phungyar assembly constituency eight times since Manipur statehood. In the last assembly election, NPF came second in the elections.
The press conference held at Ukhrul District Working Journalist Office was attended by the 43 Phungyar area NPF Unit president SP Chuireingam, general secretary Khayao Hungyo and other party executives.
NPF, Congress and BJP are likely to have a triangular fight for the Phungyar seat. Phungyar constituency, included in the second phase of the recently announced Manipur elections, will go to poll on March 8.
The recently created Kamjong district, carved out from Ukhrul district by the Congress led Manipur government is likely to have impact in the coming Manipur assembly elections. While the Congress manoeuvre the creation as political strategy to retain Congress government in the state, the overwhelming opposition by Naga people is likely to boost NPF and emerge victorious in Naga dominated areas of the State including Phungyar seat.


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Ken Lawrence: Mourinho is the biggest gamble ever taken by Man United
JOSE MOURINHO now has the soul of Manchester United at his disposal.
What he does with it may well determine the whole future of the world's most famous club.
His appointment is the biggest gamble ever taken at Old Trafford, the stakes being United's standing as a globally loved club, as well as being one of the world's leaders in terms of financial clout.
The Special One is of course a winner.
Mourinho has been brought in at £10m a year to produce far more than success in the Community Shield.
Getting back into the Champions League is his first target. Making United England's No 1 club is the next and afterwards a return to European domination is also a crucial part of his job description .
And to help him after the failures of David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal, United are throwing money at the problem.
Paul Pogba's £100m capture will create a new world record fee.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not cost anything but his wages are £200,000 a week.Henrik Mkhitaryan cost £24m, Eric Bailly £30m.
Jose says he needs another couple of defenders so Jose will be indulged.
Meanwhile, failures like Bastian Schweinsteiger and Marcus Rojo will go. Juan Mata, sold to United by Mourinho in his second stint as Chelsea boss could also be on his way.
Phil Jones is under pressure, as are Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini, Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian .
Mourinho has given United new purpose after three years of serious decline no matter that they play in today's charity showpiece as a result of LVG's FA Cup win on the way through the exit door.
The departure of the legendary figure of Alex Ferguson created a far bigger emotional chasm than even the gloomiest of doom mongers predicted.
This is a club that felt very sorry for itself, not helped by that fact that Ferguson's immediate successor Moyes did not have enough emotional strength himself or that Van Gaal thought and played in double Dutch.
Shock therapy was required to lift everybody out of the depression that gripped the place.
By the time it became clear that Van Gaal was on the way out, the Theatre of Dreams sometimes felt like an isolation ward in an asylum – so paranoid and withdrawn had become most of the players, the hierarchy and the support.
Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward thought long and hard about bringing in Mourinho, for while he realised that radical treatment was required he was also well aware that the Portuguese did not acquire his controversial reputation for nothing.
Yes, he is a winner. Equally, however, he can cause rows in empty rooms.
Conflict is something that comes as part of the package. Stickability not so much.
Mourinho's modus operandi is to go in to a club, rearrange things to his own design, win a couple of trophies and leave.
In hiring him, Woodward has bought into the prospect of more disruption. United, having had one manager for a quarter of a decade could well be looking at three in six years if Mourinho sticks to his normal employment cycle.
Yet the shock therapy had to be used with Pep Guardiola arriving across town, with Antonio Conte showing up at one of Mourinho's former clubs, with Tottenham growing under Mauricio Pochettino, the threat posed by Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and with even Arsene Wenger spending big money at Arsenal.
Back in 1990 anyone who said that the omnipotence of Liverpool would become only a fading memory would have been taken away by the men in white jackets.
Yet that year marked Liverpool's last top flight title. Lethargy, the wrong choices of manager, blinkered thinking combined with arrogance and contempt created the toxic cocktail that spiked the club that ruled over all.
True, Rafa Benitez somehow came up with the club's fifth European crown but the triumph over Milan that night in Istanbul still beggars belief.
No matter how high and mighty a club may be, unless problems are correctly diagnosed and dealt with efficiently, rigor mortis becomes a very real possibility.
Only now, in reality, are Liverpool really making forward strides again and their experience will have sent shudders down Woodward's neck.
Having taken the plunge, however, Woodward is bound to be apprehensive, for Mourinho has it within his hands to alter the whole DNA of Manchester United. His approach is not even based on the 'Beautiful Game' but more on the strait-jacket principles of possession.
Adventure and glamour, hell-for-leather attacks, win-or-bust tactics for him are for the birds.
Mourinho just loves a one-nil. Most times emerging 5-4 from a thriller would automatically trigger hours of work on the trauma field with the mantra that possession is nine tenths of the law being hammered into his players.
The pursuit of Pogba and the acquisitions of Mkhitaryan and Ibrahimovic point to an attempt by Mourinho to adhere to the United Way as written in the good book worshipped by Ferguson and first hewn by Matt Busby.
He also has the attacking instincts of Anthony Martial and promise of Marcus Rashford's nerveless youth.
Captain Wayne Rooney still has a predator's eye and the experience to clinically finish.
Yet they all cannot play together.
Ibrahimovic will be the big-game battering ram, Martial and Mkitaryan will support and Pogba will be the string puller.
But Mourinho's way has never been the United way and so defending, keeping the ball and refusing to take risks will be the new order of Old Trafford.
Sexy football? Not on Mourinho's watch or at least not when there is a lead to be protected.
If it all works United fans, at least for a while, will not gripe. The last three disturbing seasons will ensure that they will toe the party line. Providing they are seeing a winning team, that is.
The chances are that Mourinho will again be a winner but there's still a huge gamble taking place.
How Mourinho throws the dice is likely to determine United's fortunes for a generation.
Woodward is not betting blind. He knew he had to twist, not stick.
But with Mourinho around Woodward is all-in.
He will need a poker face for quite a while to see if his gambling instincts pay off – or force United to leave the table.


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Grenade Blast in Cape Town Hurts 13 Near Police Station
Published: December 23, 1988
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 22— A grenade exploded near a group of people standing next to a police station near Cape Town, wounding 13, including 10 policemen, the authorities said.
Two children and one woman were among those hurt in the attack Wednesday, the police said.
The police said the grenade had been tossed from a moving vehicle in Nyanga township, about 10 miles outside Cape Town. They did not give the races of the victims, but most policemen in the township are black.
Militant opponents of apartheid consider black policemen to be collaborators with the white Government.
No one took responsibility for the attack, but the police have attributed most such incidents to guerrillas of the outlawed African National Congress.


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Strawberry Raspberry Jam
READY IN: 25mins
Recipe by MizEmerilLagasse
This actually was a mistake on my part when I was going to make raspberry jam and found out that I didn't have enough raspberries to make it. I'm almost glad that I didn't though because then I wouldn't have made this great recipe.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 (12 ounce) bags frozen raspberries, thawed
- 6 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 5 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
- 3⁄4-1 cup liquid pectin (1 1/2 of those little pouches)
Directions See How It's Made
- You will also need 6 (12 ounces) jelly or jam jars, boiled or washed in HOT soapy water, then rinsed in HOT water Smash the raspberries and strawberries and place them in a large sauce pot with the water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then add the sugars.
- Turn heat to high and bring to a rolling boil, stirring often.
- Quickly stir in the pectin and let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and ladle into the jars to about 1/2-inch from the top.
- Place the lids on tight and turn the jars upside-down for 15 minutes then turn them right side up.
- The jam will last for about 6 months in a cool, dark pantry and about 1 year in the refrigerator.


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I won't go into detail as to how or where in the game Potato GLaDOS makes her appearance, but I will go into detail on how this awesome sculpture came to be. The Potato GLaDOS sculpture is the creation of Harrison Krix which was created as a special bonus to be included with a replica Portal gun he was commissioned to create by Valve Software.
Not only does the sculpture look amazin, but it also is able to speak. The video below shows just that, although only two pieces of dialog were spoken, Harrison promises a better video of the sculpture speaking in the future.
If you'd like to get a complete play-by-play as to how Potato GLaDOS was created, feel free to check out Harrison Krix's website, especially if you're planning on creating one and sending it to me for my birthday later this month.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Word of the Week #9
A) twit - [twit] - noun
1. An insignificant or bothersome person.
2. A weak or thin place in yarn caused by uneven spinning. (Hmm, wonder why this definition is unknown...)
3. A derisive reproach; taunt; gibe.
1. Get out of my way, you twit!
2. The girl from Rumpelstiltskin was probably frustrated with the twits in her gold yarn. (Hey, you come up with a better sentence.)
3. The girl who tried to rollerblade over the railroad tracks had to endure the twits of onlookers when she totally wiped out.
B) twit - [twit] - verb
1. to taunt, tease, ridicule, etc., with reference to anything embarrassing; gibe at.
2. to reproach or upbraid.
1. When I bowled a horrible game last week, my husband only twitted me a little. (True story.)
2. I have to twit at my kids whenever they start throwing toys at each other.
Whew! Who knew there was so much to a twit?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Just For Fun
Here's the video: Where the Hell is Matt (2008)
Matt Harding visited 42 countries and danced with thousands. You can find out more at his website, www.wherethehellismatt.com. Take a peek at the Outtakes.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
And Another Good Read
If you're in the mood for an excellent read that involves your heart, mind, and addresses real issues with fantastic characterization, go pick up My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult. It is one of my all-time favorites.
Short synopsis (from the author's website):
Anna is not sick, but she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her older sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since childhood. The product of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Anna was conceived as a bone marrow match for Kate - a life and a role that she has never questioned… until now. Like most teenagers, Anna is beginning to question who she truly is. But unlike most teenagers, she has always been defined in terms of her sister - and so Anna makes a decision that for most would be unthinkable… a decision that will tear her family apart and have perhaps fatal consequences for the sister she loves. My Sister's Keeper examines what it means to be a good parent, a good sister, a good person. Is it morally correct to do whatever it takes to save a child's life… even if that means infringing upon the rights of another? Is it worth trying to discover who you really are, if that quest makes you like yourself less?
My Sister's Keeper has won many awards and great reviews. Jodi Piccoult is a great writer with the talent of getting you inside characters so that you live their life dilemmas and challenges with them. I have read other books of hers, but this one is still by far my favorite. Her most recent book, Change of Heart, is in stores now. (I haven't read it yet.) You can find out more about Jodi Picoult and her books on her website.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Word of the Week #8
Definition: a minute particle; spark; trace
Usage: I caught my daughter on the counter with her mouth full of cake, frosting all over her face, and not a scintilla of remorse as she smiled angelically.
Friday, June 20, 2008
I'm not jealous. (Well, maybe a little)
It took my son about a day to read the book and we were set for the big night. We had a good time rubbing shoulders with the hundreds of other people there, feeding the chickens, drinking magic milk, and dodging hags handing out curses. Actually, the kids chased after the hags, since you had to get a "kiss" from a wandering fairy to lift the curse, and the kisses were Hershey's Kisses. The hags ran out of curses.
I made the kids sit facing the setting sun to listen to Brandon Mull talk. (Shush, kids! Mommy's listening!) The whole time my husband squinted at Brandon and murmured that he looked really familiar. Then Brandon mentioned where he grew up. My husband looked over at me with a grin. "That's it!" he said. It was one of the 11 places his family lived while he was growing up, and he actually went to Scout camp with Brandon, although Brandon would have hung out with my husband's younger brother. Which makes Brandon MY AGE. With books on the bestseller list. I only turned a little green with jealousy.
After Brandon talked we stood in line for an hour--well, my husband stood in line for an hour while I followed kids around the park--to get our book signed. By the time we finally got to Brandon's table, I was practically swooning with envy. A long line of people wanting to get their books signed and take pictures with an author! My book signings usually involve people trying not to make eye contact and giving me a wide berth like I have cooties.
So, pthbthbth on Brandon Mull!!
No, really. I'm happy for his success (Mr. New York Times Bestseller... He probably thinks he's all that. "Hello, look at my books that sell an obscene number of copies." And you know what makes me grumpy? Brandon Mull is a genuinely nice guy, and very funny. I can't even feel satisfied being jealous of a jerk. Grrrr)
*Note: I have read the first 2 books of the series but the third book is in my stack of books waiting to be read. The first two were pretty good. I'll let you know what I think of #3 when I get to it.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Is light reading a waste of time?
Some people feel that "light" reading is a waste of time. Perhaps they feel a book (or movie, or play, or piece of artwork, for that matter) should convey a deep message that makes you think or re-evaluate your life or beliefs. Don't get me wrong, I have read some books that change me, and I have loved them. They have great value and I admire writers who can create a story that will do that. However, reading for simple entertainment also has its own value. I read a lot of non-fiction, and when my brain needs a break I love escaping into the pages of a good book. It helps rejuvenate me so I can tackle the weightier matters of life: kids, bills, yard work, writing, and the unbelievable cost of filling the tank of my minivan.
So, in keeping with my thoughts on the value of reading just to escape and unwind, this week I'm going to recommend another of my favorite series. I have plenty of standalone favorites, but a series is nice because, if you like it, there are more books with the same characters that you can read immediately. And if you're an addict (like me) you start getting twitchy before that next fix.
I really enjoy reading the Amelia Peabody Series from author Elizabeth Peters (who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels). Starting in 1884, the first book of the series is Crocodile on the Sandbank.
At thirty-two, strong-willed Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster, decides to use her ample inheritance to indulge her passion, Egyptology. On her way to Egypt, Amelia encounters a young woman named Evelyn Barton-Forbes. The two become fast friends and travel on together, encountering mysteries, missing mummies, and Radcliffe Emerson, a dashing and opinionated archaeologist who doesn't need a woman's help -- or so he thinks.
The series is an amazing family saga, encompassing three generations, a world war, and thirty-five years of turbulent history. Amelia and Evelyn married brothers -- Amelia accepting the hand of the distinguished archaeologist Radcliffe Emerson, and Evelyn that of his younger brother Walter. Amelia's love of Egypt almost equaled her love for her hot-tempered (but extremely handsome) husband. She joined him in his annual excavations, which, except for a few brief hiatuses, continued for the entire thirty-five years.
This series really gets fun once you involve the second generation and run-ins with the Master Criminal, who most definitely has a crush on Amelia. I re-read these books often, and chuckle at the wonderful personality of Amelia. I also like running to the dictionary every once in a while to look up words I don't know, but somehow the characters would actually say those words.
Crocodile in the Sandbank was published in 1975, and the latest installment, Tomb of the Golden Bird, was published in 2006. For more information on the series, visit AmeliaPeabody.com.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Word of the Week #7
1. Not yet completed or fully developed.
2. At an initial or early stage.
3. Not organized; lacking order.
Usage: The act of writing forces the author to clarify inchoate thoughts.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Summer Reading
I will just talk about some, while actually reviewing other books. Heck! I may even throw in an author interview here and there, too.
So, to get us started I would like to talk about one of my favorite series. I have been reading these books for 20 years, and my copies are almost falling to pieces, especially since my boys have discovered them. They love the books as much as I did (and still do). They are great for children, YA, and adults.
My first recommendation is the Myth Series by Robert Asprin. These books have everything--monsters, mayhem, magic, assassins, and a green demon named Aahz (like in the Wizard of) with a nastily endearing temperament. And funny! These books are laugh-out-loud funny. Robert Asprin weaves fantasy, characters, and satire like a pro.
Note: I was sad to discover that Robert Asprin passed away in May of this year. *sniff*
The Myth series centers around a young mage named Skeeve and his mentor and best friend Aahz. Aahz is a money hungry demon from Perv who has lost all of his magical powers. Aahz takes it upon himself to teach the fledgling mage all he knows of magic and in the process attempts to gain as much wealth and fame as he can for both of them. With this fame comes endless chances for adventure.
The great thing about the story is that there are 12 novels in the original series. The publishing house that carried them went out of business, but a new publisher picked it up and the 'new' MythAdventures series, co-authored with Jody Lynn Nye, currently includes six more books, with a seventh forthcoming. So you can enjoy over 20 books of Myth fun!
Check out the Myth Adventures website for more information. Oh, and you can buy the first books in the series on Amazon for under $1.00. SWEET!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Word of the Week #6
1. extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
2. (of a person) given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.
1. Many of the passages in classic literature lean toward prolix description. Case in point: Moby Dick.
2. The TA in the chemistry lab is such a prolix person that it would be faster to just read the textbook a few times to try to understand the concepts.
Related forms: prolixity, prolixness (noun), prolixly (verb)
Friday, June 6, 2008
Another Enjoying the Journey Review
Stacy Anderson, author of The Santa Letters--if you haven't heard of it yet, around Christmas you will:)--has posted a review of Enjoying the Journey on her blog. Not only is it a positive review but you can tell it comes from her heart. It made me misty-eyed.
Pop on over to Stayin' Alive with Stacy and take a look.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
So You Want to Write a Book
Guess what? You're not alone. According to some surveys, 80 percent of the
Well, if you're one of those 80 percent, then how do you get from wanting to actually writing a book? Drum Roll… The first step is to have a good idea.
Stay with me here. I am betting that a good chunk of people wanting to write a book don't actually know what they want to write a book about. You know, you just have this nebulous idea that writing a book about . . . well, something . . . would be really cool. You first need to figure out what that "something" is. So let's delve a little into the realm of ideas.
How do authors get their ideas?
The answer to this is as varied as authors themselves. I get my ideas for non-fiction because of a need in my own life which I notice isn't addressed very well. For example, I wrote Parenting the Ephraim's Child because of what I couldn't find in other parenting books. Think of a book that you would like to read but haven't been able to find, then write it.
Believe it or not, I have way more fiction ideas than non-fiction ideas. I have a notebook full of story ideas, and these story ideas have come in many different ways.
It may be that I see a news article or hear about something, and think what if. For example, in today's headlines is the story "Boy Once Confined to Bubble Emerges Seemingly Healed." A 7 year-old boy who has a genetic mutation called NEMO (what endless title possibilities!) finally emerges from his bubble. This could be a great coming-of-age story. Or what about a fantasy where not only does the genetic mutation cause immune problems, but maybe superpowers too? Or this could be a story from the parents' point of view. What would it be like to be the mother of this child? How would it impact siblings?
Sometimes I'll just have an idea for a dilemma. What if you had to pretend insanity to keep from being killed for political reasons, for example. Jodi Piccoult writes excellent dilemma books. One of my favorites, My Sister's Keeper, is based on the dilemma of one child that has leukemia and parents that have another child to be a matched donor for the first.
You can even take a story and think how you could twist it in a completely different way. Fractured fairy tales like Robin McKinley writes—Spindles End (Sleeping Beauty), Beauty (Beauty and the Beast), and Rose Daughter (another retelling of Beauty and the Beast)—are great examples of this.
The book I am currently working on originally stemmed from a story I told my son on a rainy day to keep him entertained. He asked to be told the story again and again. The idea then morphed when I heard of the title for another book and decided to do a little research. I have combined both ideas into my current project.
I get many ideas from music. Not the lyrics of music, but the feel of a song. The idea for the next book I'm going to write, in fact, popped almost complete into my head while listening to a song in the car one day. I can't listen to that song when writing anything else, because it belongs to that one book. And when I start writing it, all I have to do to get in the right mood is play that song.
So, there you go. A few ideas on how to get ideas. I'm sure there are many other ways and I would love for anyone to share other ways they get ideas. The point is, ideas are everywhere, and if you're a writer at heart, you will find them.
Next time I'll talk a little bit about how not all ideas are equal, or how to choose an idea.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Word of the Week #5
vapid - [vap-id] - adjective
1. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat.
2. without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious.
Usage: I couldn't force myself to read one more page of the vapid romance novel--as if a buff hero really cares that much about his tunic.


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