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"Welcome to the Football Apocalypse" Post Game Thread
Have at it, folks. I'm out of words to describe this horse crap. Don't tell me that we're young, don't tell me to be patient. The football product Tom O'Brien and staff have put on the field the past two weeks has been embarrassing. We might as well wave the white flag – our players and coaches (to a man) sure did that today.
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ncsuinjuneer10/10/2009 at 7:05 PM #
100% agree….didn't go back in after halftime….left C-F after the 3rd..never clapped or cheered today…until the team earns it i won't spend the energy
brodywolf10/10/2009 at 7:07 PM #
I have never been so embarassed of State football…remember when we won the mythical 'State' championship last year? What exactly are we shooting for in the future now?
PoppaJohn10/10/2009 at 7:12 PM #
TOB better own this one. Never have I been so embarrassed by a State team. I wish I had left earlier and not seen that catastrophe.
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wolfpackattack8910/10/2009 at 7:13 PM #
I'm so glad i came home for fall break.
phatty10/10/2009 at 7:13 PM #
Hey so I have an idea, if Frank Spaziani keeps losing at BC, can he please come be our defensive coordinator? I think we'll see a few more loses before we start our typical 4 game win streak. Talk about pathetic.
JaxPackMan10/10/2009 at 7:18 PM #
It's hard to understand what the problems are. Is it lack of talent? Is inability to be coached? Is scheme? I have to believe the coaches are giving them the right info.
As much speed as we have, I don't understand why they can't get down field on a kick-off and tackle the guy before the 35.
Pass defense is a joke. Are they playing zone because they can't play man-to-man? Wake and Duke ate us alive on those open spots in the zones with defenders standing there picking their noses and smelling butts. I sure hope they are recruiting some new corners.
But above all else, I really hate losing to those Dook SOB's.
We live for a brighter day…Long live the Wolfpack…Go to Hell Carolina!
BJD9510/10/2009 at 7:20 PM #
Our entire athletic department is a freaking joke. I think it's time to quit the Wolfpack Club and wash my hands of this crap for good.
stoncuttr10/10/2009 at 7:25 PM #
I gave this team the benefit of the doubt last week. Not anymore. This team has problems at its core and I don't see how its gonna get fixed. Oh, and Justin Byars just tried to tackle the air again.
old1310/10/2009 at 7:40 PM #
Our entire athletic department is a freaking joke. I think it's time to quit the Wolfpack Club and wash my hands of this crap for good.
I did that after Foulup issued his great INSULTING "Letter to the Fans." I haven't given a cent since to NCSU anything – and I will not until somebody with vision, and the energy and drive to fulfill it, takes charge!
NCcoastalwolf10/10/2009 at 7:49 PM #
Well wolfpack fan its amazing how we always seem to steal carolina's negative thunder. We been calling for Lowe's head in year 3 What about Obrien's
robzucc10/10/2009 at 8:08 PM #
It's going to come down to and should be that, Sisney Lowe
will be the one that brings wining back to this school. We are
the laughing stock of this conference and Country and, if you
think differently well you have that right but, I challenge
all wolfpack fans and Club Members to boycott this crap if
nothing is done by the adminstration this week.
If this was Clemson, South Carolina or most SEC schools
there would be an emergency meeting taking place after this
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legacyman10/10/2009 at 8:46 PM #
I totally agree. Some of the posters here have dumped on Sidney since he set foot on campus as our coach. It is time to place blame on TOB for the total pile he has dumped on us. This is the worst team since the days of Tom Reed and a 3-9 finish will make it worse than any of Tom's concoctions. Perhaps TOB should go ahead and retire to Charleston where he has a house waiting for him.
Wulfpack10/10/2009 at 8:58 PM #
They have both sucked at NC State, plain and simple. I see no difference between the two at this stage.
msapack10/10/2009 at 10:01 PM #
Its been awhile since I've been able to attend a State game. Today's was the first in a few years. I'm not crazy about the game experience…it seems awfully contrived compared with what I remember. Anyway, may question is: Is it normal now for so many people to not return after halftime? Granted the game being played was poor quality, but at the time it was 21-21. I'd guess there were 3 or 4 thousand fewer in their seats at the second half. Is there a reason for that, or is that what Pack football has degenerated to?
ryebread10/10/2009 at 10:27 PM #
msapack: The mass exodus is the norm given the pass outs. It has been for years.
As for the game, I watched it on DVR. We stink in every facet — swful defense, awful special teams, dropped passes, stupid plays and most of all awful coaching. This is terrible football.
Imagine how bad we'd be without RW and TB. I actually feel bad for these guys.
robzucc10/10/2009 at 10:57 PM #
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October 10th, 2009 at 8:58 pm They have both sucked at NC State, plain and simple. I see no difference between the two at this stage.I'll tell you the difference between the two. Sidney has been questioned
since day one and actually contributed to 83 National Championship and,
by next year might have the top 5 recruiting class in the nation. He
has been dealing with Herb S. players and to not have coached a college
teambefore coming here get them in his first year to the ACC Championship game is not bad.TOB was compared to his success to his BC teams with to much emphasis on the consecutive bowls and not enough emphasis on never getting to the top of the mountain.
Now you can see we were3 steps slower to DUKE today and, all adjustments are made after the game not when needed during the game. Now at best he has a top 25 recruiting class. Just enough to keep his job. I can go on but the bottom line here is he's not going anywhere so, dont worry TOB fans you wont have to respond to the question if someone tells you we need to fire him.
The real issue here is who has the insight to see it's not working on
defense and at least change the DC But, what might even be more alarming is it looks like TOB has or is losing his team. Usually in a game
when the offense cannot score the defense gets tired or wears out and
basically gives up. Well tonight the offense might have not given up but I know they felt the pressure to score everytime and thats kind of the same thing.
There is no guarantee Sidney or TOB can coach with better recruits but, I'll try
my luck with Sid coaching 5 guys than TOB coaching 11 at the same time.
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Mark_Wolfpacker10/10/2009 at 11:35 PM #
Does anyone honestly expect victory next week at an Away game, when we can't beat Duke at Home? A decent quarterback can beat this team, as we have proved completely incapable of stopping the pass for the last two weeks.
The sickening part is that Duke also shut down our offense in the second half. I just sat there in Section 17 shaking my head. Weren't we supposed to be better this year?
Alpha Wolf10/10/2009 at 11:36 PM #
It's a bit predictable to call for the coach's head after a loss like this, and you all know it will never happen.
Go get a good night's sleep and relax, we'll still stink tomorrow. It's your lot as a State fan. I have given up on any team ever nattering much. If the administration doesn't really care, why should I?
PhilipRiversWannabe10/11/2009 at 1:02 AM #
I'm not calling for O'Brien's head just yet. Yeah we suck. Our offense started out great. And yes I know that we screwed ourselves over in the 2nd half. But if I want anyone's head, it's Mike Archer's. Never in my life have I seen such poor tackling. Nor have I EVER seen such soft coverage. WTF?!? Yeah I know he runs a bend but dont break, but guess what it broke! We just started the Thad Lewis for Heisman campaign for God's sake. Get rid of him and Justin Byers ASAP!
cooldrip10/11/2009 at 4:31 AM #
See you guys next year. I have better things to do than watch a second-rate product being forwarded on my dime. By the way, I'm NOT!!! looking forward to basketball. Here's to 2010. I'm off to watch my Chelsea Blues 'til May, at least I know they'll be contenders. More than I can say for my alma mater in their athletic competition; maybe someday we'll actually matter.
packalum4410/11/2009 at 8:22 AM #
Mike Archer is not very good. Wow. FML.
TheAliasTroll10/11/2009 at 10:31 AM #
wow, some of you guys really are the lunatic fringe.
Alpha Wolf10/11/2009 at 11:17 AM #
I know I don't feel any better about this after a good night's sleep.
I don't think that we'll win more than once the rest of the year.
My support for Mike Archer's defensive scheme was bend and don't break, but oops, my pessimism just hung 49 points on THAT.
whalepack110/11/2009 at 11:37 AM #
this game was even worse for us that watched on tv. with the slow motion replays it was easy to see that our db's had no clue as to who they were supposed to defend. JOE PATE are you still in the office? HELP!!!!!!
PackerInRussia10/11/2009 at 12:47 PM #
For those who have never seen such bad tackling (I didn't see this game, but have seen the others), just watch a Redskins game. At least these are college guys doing it and not "pros".
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That malware, Talbot said, was identical to what was used in early 2010 by hackers exploiting a then-unpatched bug in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) and IE7.
Symantec labeled the malware "Sykipot" last year.
"It's not overly sophisticated," said Talbot. "It's a general-purpose backdoor. One of the interesting things about it is that it does use a form of encryption of the stolen information, which helps the attack hide what information is stolen."
Sykipot encrypts the pilfered data after it has been retrieved from the victimized firm but while it is still stored on the company's network, as well as when it's transmitted to a hacker-controlled server.
Those command-and-control (C&C) servers are still operating, Talbot said.
Because of the similarities -- using Sykipot, which isn't widely in play, and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities -- Symantec suspects that the same group of hackers who launched the attacks against IE6 and IE7 last year were also responsible for the Reader-based attacks seen last month.
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Speaking to your child is just as important for literacy growth as reading to him. Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director of Rhode Island Kid's Count, a campaign to close the gap in reading levels between low-income students and their higher income peers, says literacy-rich interaction between a parent and a child is key. In a small snippet of conversation, hundreds of words and images are exchanged. Those words are important building blocks to a rich vocabulary.
Talk to them about anything and everything—how a thermometer works, what colors things are, the lyrics to songs. It is important to create a literacy-rich home environment at the earliest age possible.
- Open up communication between Pre K/K and elementary school teachers.
Experts agree that preschool is a fundamental, yet often overlooked part of schooling. Commonly, the PreK and K-12 systems do not communicate, which leaves room for gaps in learning, and opens the possibility of under-preparing or over-preparing a child for the elementary years.
"You absolutely have to both start earlier and have this integration and connection, every bit of the way, from birth to third grade," says Bryant. Don't undervalue the preschool years. Find out what your child is learning, what they will be learning and how you can prepare them every step of the way.
- Use your resources.
The first stop in locating resources is your local library. Not only does it provide reading material, it is also a great place to meet other parents. You can also use the library to research additional community hubs in your area, such as the YMCA, local nonprofits or after school programs.
Take for example, the Philadelphia School District's innovative idea: Parent University. It is the school district's innovative new series of workshops, created specifically for parents. They offer 52 different classes, including "English as a Second Language", "Educational Conversations", and even a class called "How to Make Parent-Teacher Conferences Work for Your Child". All of these classes are free for parents in the district, and most are aimed at training parents to be more involved in their children's education.
One of the best things you can do to help your child is to educate yourself. Find out what resources your school provides for parents and get yourself involved.
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Siemens Layoffs Will Affect 300 Local Jobs
Brookfield site will be closed and consolidated as part of 15,000 layoffs expected worldwide.
According to a company spokesman, most of the 300 local employees at the Brookfield location on Silvermine Road will be included in the layoffs.
Public Relations Manager Susan Drew confirmed Monday that the Brookfield site will be closed down in three phases, with the first beginning in late 2014 and the third scheduled to finish by the end of 2016.
The factory's operations — manufacturing instruments used in medical labs — will be consolidated with the company's Flanders, N.J. branch.
"Employees will be offered separation and outplacement benefits, as well as the opportunity to apply for other positions within the Siemens organization, including positions in Flanders," Drew said, adding that the "decision was made to further strengthen our processes, increase productivity and better serve our customers."
The 15,000 projected layoffs represents some 4 percent of the company's 370,000 employees worldwide, according to USA Today.
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>"Fehd, Ronald J." wrote: >> surely you are not storing program files: *.sas >> and data sets *.sas7bdat >> in the same directory? > >Why not?
It's generally seen as a good idea to separate programs and data.
>Every project has one directory. >I don`t want to have so many sub-directories for every kind of >software I use in the project. > >How do you organize your directories?
We have completely different structures for clinical data and programming areas. Data are stored by project and study, with separate subdirectories for data delivery and qc, before the data are moved up to the protocol level using standard tools.
Within the programming area are prod, qa and development areas, each with project/study directory paths, controlled by a version control system which moves the programs to the correct area as and when appropriate. There are further subdirectories for format libs, output files, log files, etc.
Not everyone would benefit from this sort of approach, but in a multi-project, multi-programmer environment it's very useful indeed.
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You may have thought the Act applies only to credit providers, but its application is far wider.
It applies to credit bureaus, debt counsellors, consumers, insurers, pawn brokers, financial intermediaries, debt collectors, attorneys, magistrates and other professionals. All these professions and many other businesses, such as estate agencies, are affected.
Indeed, the Act has an impact on all aspects of the consumer credit lifecycle, from beginning to end. This means that the role attorneys play in drafting credit agreements, enforcing credit agreements, in debt collection procedures and litigation in general are affected to a large degree.
As most practitioners are aware, the NCA dramatically changes the debt-collection process.
In summary, legal action cannot commence to enforce a credit agreement until a section 129 notice is properly served. An agreement will be a credit agreement for the purposes of the Act if two elements are present, namely there is a fee, charge, or interest imposed for a deferred payment, or a discount is given when prepayments are made. Law firms are exempt from the provisions of the Act (and a section 129 notice is not required as a precursor to legal action for recovery of unpaid fees) where your firm's asset value or annual turnover equals or exceeds R1 million at the time a fee agreement is entered into. If you fall below that threshold you would still not have to give such notice if you provide legal services and bill your client against monies you retain in trust or if you do not charge interest on unpaid fees.
See "Exclusions" for agreements that are excluded from the ambit of the NCA, If you charge interest on arrears, have more than 100 clients that you invoice (or the value of your book is equal to or greater than R500 000) you are obliged under section 40, read with section 42 of the Act, to register as a credit provider.
As interest charges are incidental to your practice it may be worthwhile waiving interest payable so you are not obliged to register. In terms of the notice, a debtor may approach a debt counsellor, or the other third parties provided for, to obtain assistance and legal action is curtailed during this debt review and rearrangement process. Even where legal action has commenced the court may refer the matter to a debt counsellor.
A debt counsellor may apply to court to have a credit agreement declared reckless and the NCA introduces several new remedies and options for debtors. Legal and other collection costs are dramatically limited and many standard provisions are unlawful and could render the credit agreement unenforceable.
The sale of attached assets is strictly regulated and the delay in such a sale or the sale of the attached assets for less than their market value will result in the debtor being able to claim damages. The Act has given consumers many new rights. These rights can be seen as a "bill of rights" for consumers, which are now easily capable of enforcement.
Consumer law has been dramatically enhanced and legal practitioners will be able to seek redress in the courts for wrongs that were previously regarded as incapable of meaningful or inexpensive remedy. Good examples are the right to a statement of account, which previously required legal action to be commenced in the Magistrate's Court and can now be implemented by applying directly to the National Consumer Tribunal or the NCR. Simply lodging a complaint with the NCR may result in a compliance notice being issued in terms of section 55 of the Act and many credit providers and credit bureaus will seek to avoid censure and the draconian penalties that can be imposed.
It is true that Consumers had rights prior to the promulgation of the Act. A key difference, post the NCA, is that the onus has largely shifted from the consumer having to prove noncompliance, to the credit providers and others, attorneys included, having to prove compliance, in order to avoid the penalties of the NCA. Credit bureaus which were largely unregulated prior to the Act, must now comply with a myriad of provisions which aim to ensure that credit information is accurate and can be easily disputed, corrected or removed, where appropriate. That is not to say that consumers can do as they like.
The NCA is careful to balance these new rights with responsible behaviour from the consumer. Full and honest disclosure is a requirement placed on all consumers and credit bureaus, and others are able to argue a lack of disclosure or honesty in their defence. The growing body of consumerminded legislation offers exciting new opportunities to practitioners in explaining, implementing and otherwise assisting affected service providers, whether pawn brokers, credit providers or credit bureaus, to comply with the Act and this is interesting work. Most companies are affected by the Act. That means your existing clients need you to apply your mind to considering how this Act affects them. Do they need to change their processes, redraft their agreements (such as applications for credit), stop offering interest bearing staff loans, change their collection practices or 7 educate consumers about how to go about enforcing their new rights?
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With increasing exposure among the general public about the aesthetic value of handbags, people across the world have come to realize that the quality of these accessories cannot be ignored. Just as branded clothes symbolize style coupled with durability, the same parameters hold true for bags too. Designers across the world have tapped into this newfound 'handbag revelation' among customers. Numerous international fashion houses and designers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Tod's, Michael Kors, L.A.M.B., and Zac Posen, among many others have jumped onto the handbag bandwagon.
With a commitment to superiority, designer handbags are built to last for years. Some common designer handbags include hoboes, totes, satchels, shoulder bags, and clutches. These bags are versatile enough to be carried to the posh most of parties as well as to the workplace everyday. Whether made of cloth or leather, the bags sport a smooth and uniform outer finish. Multiple compartments ensure systematic separation of the contents within. Most of the bags have either a zip or some kind of metallic or clickable clasp to ensure that the items kept in the bag stay there. Designer bags come in different shapes, sizes, and color tones to suit almost all tastes. While the shapes may include rounds, squares and buckets, the sizes vary from tiny clutches to large satchels.
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Achieving success for decades in the fashion clothing arena, it was but a matter of time before Christian Dior handbags garnered a loyal fan following. Dior handbags covering almost all varieties of these products range from totes, to clutches, to pouches, to shoulder bags. These bags are offered in a wide array of designs and colors. Being a trusted name, global customers can vouch for the quality of these bags. Incorporating jacquard and leather along with antique silver buckles, and other hardware, Dior bags combine an old-world appeal with modernistic lines. Most of the bags have a nylon lining with judiciously sized compartments allowing a large number of items to be carried within. Certain bags even have a cell phone pocket.
A vinyl coating over some of the leather Dior handbags provides a unique sheen to the outer finish. For those having a lot of stuff to tote around, the Dior bugattis would be ideal. These spacious bags are usually made of calf leather having suede trim. Liberal usage of studs across the bag renders a funky, but stylish, look to the bags. Flat bottomed bags have four tiny metal feet. Pouches and shoulder satchels have a woven strap that connects with the bag through ring attachments.
Exotic leather handbags are in demand across the world as they meet the stringent requirements of even the most discerning customers. While having one of the best aesthetic appeals, exotic leather is also a material that offers the handbag strength and durability. Being relatively expensive, a leather bag offers the owner peace of mind with a feeling that the bag is set to last almost forever. A genuine leather handbag is easily recognized by its superior appearance. Leather almost seems to have a 'life of its own'. A network of quills and feather sockets on some of these bags further embellishes the looks.
Exotic leather includes those created from alligator, crocodile, snake, stingray, ostrich, peccary, eel, and even lizard skin. The leather is soft enough to be cut and fashioned into any desired shape. The finished product is also friendly on the skin. The handbags made from these leathers have become a style statement in recent years. One of the most tenacious leathers is sharkskin leather. This material can be subjected to the roughest use remaining unscathed, making it ideal for regularly used items such as handbags and purses. Besides the fineness of the leather, most exotic leather handbags also sport innovative and eye-catching designs. Coming in varied sizes and colors, there is an exotic leather handbag to suit almost any taste.
Designer leather hand bags, as the name suggests, are characterized by their unique design and craftsmanship, coupled with the highest quality materials and finish. Some of the most prominent names among the designers include Louis Vuitton, DKNY, Dior, YSL, Nina Ricci, Baccarat, Carolina Amato Gloves, D&G, Derek Lam, Emilio Pucci, Chanel, Gerard Yosca, Kooba, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloe, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors, L.A.M.B., Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jane Yoo, Me&Ro, Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Pianegonda, Ray-Ban, Rock & Republic, Thomas Wylde, Tod's, Tom Ford, Zac Posen and others. Some of the popular Italian designers are Fendi, Raffaello, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Tod's Tod's, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Valentino, Hogan, Isabella Fiore, Burberry, Celine, Dericci, Nannini, and Alviero Martini, among several others. The most important consideration while buying a designer leather handbag is to have the authenticity of the product verified through the authenticity card having a serial number or barcode ascribed to the designer. Once acquired, proper caring and maintaining of the designer leather handbag would be the next important thing to retain its perfect looks.
Bottega Veneta, a part of the Gucci group, is known for its range of soft, hand-woven leather bags with classic designs and timeless looks. Some of the current favorites from the Bottega Veneta Bags collection include Vernice, Crocodile, Accordion, Liquirizia, Wrinkled Nappa Cosmetic Case, Soft Crocodile Coin, Soft Crocodile Zip Around, Clay Hand-Painted Python, Club Stripe Montaigne, Uniform Chenille Vernice New Bond, Crocodile Bv, Calf Campana, Milano Ostrich, Maxi Veneta, Royal Maxi Veneta, Milano Ostrich, Python Sloane, Embroidered Nebbia, Capri, Tote, Lizard Large Cabat, Karung Book, Cervo Hold All, Cervo Hobo, Umbria Hobo, Umbria, and Soft Crocodile. These handbags are available in different variations like Blonde, Noce, Ebano, Carmine, Corallo, Nero, Luce, Intreccio, Camel, Nappa, Iron Brass, Moro, Scala, Intrecciato, and Iron.
The Kelly bag is a creation of the French fashion house Hermes, and is named after Grace Kelly, the award-winning American actress who reigned supreme in the 1950s. Grace Kelly later turned princess of Monaco in 1956, after marrying Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. Kelly Bags are favored by celebrities and most sought-after as fashion and status icons by the socialites; long waiting lists to acquire them are still quite common. The bag first appeared in 'Life' magazine, with Grace Kelly strategically positioning it. It has also been seen in movies, with 'Le Divorce' being the most notable among them. A Kelly bag is fully handmade and is a fine example of Hermes' craftsmanship in leather. Apart from regular leather, other variations of Kelly bags are made from exquisite materials like the skins of crocodile, alligator, lizard and ostrich. Metals are also occasionally used for customized Kelly bags. These unique bags have the reputation of being entirely handmade, from start to finish, by a single master craftsman. With only the finest materials being used, an engraved lock and key set, and the undeniable brand value attached to it, every Kelly bag is considered as a treasured possession.
Named after the singer and actress Jane Birkin, the Birkin bags are manufactured by Hermes, a luxury goods manufacturer. The Birkin bags today epitomize luxury and are a highly coveted item. These bags have an interesting history behind them. In 1981, when Jane Birkin was traveling on a plane, she accidentally spilled the contents of her bag. The person seated next to her was none other than the president of Hermes, who offered to create a bag named after her. The popularity of these bags can be gauged from the fact, that there is a minimum waiting period of two years, the bags are never sold online, and the previous owners of the bag can manage to get a premium of a few thousand dollars for resale. The range of these bags includes Hermes Birkin in Croc Porosus Lisse, 35cm Black Clemence Hermes Birkin, among others. Hermes Birkin in Croc Porosus Lisse is made out of crocodile leather, features 9 carat of diamonds, while the 35cm Black Clemence Hermes Birkin is made of pebbled leather.
Burberry is a UK based fashion house that produces clothing, fragrances, handbags and other small goods. Burberry handbags are instantly recognizable by their checkered pattern and are extremely popular across the globe. One of the more popular offerings this season is the Burberry Trench Check Clutch, a funky clutch in shades of tan, brown and yellow trench print. Also popular is the Burberry Leather Pocket Shoulder Bag (which is crafted out of pebble leather and is perfect for daytime), the Burberry Plaid Canvas Tote (a vibrant and colorful bag crafted in leather), and the Burberry Heather Suede Bag (which comes with a brown leather trim and an adjustable strap). Other popular offerings in the Burberry handbag range include the Burberry Leather Beaton Bags, the Burberry House Check Totes, and the Burberry Quilted Nylon Totes.
Chloe is a French luxury brand that manufactures women's clothing, accessories and fragrances. Chloe has designed two of the most fashionable and popular bags, the Paddington and the Edith. The Edith bag is available in various colors and can be worn during the daytime, as well as night. The Paddington is a super slouchy bag available in chocolate, red and electric cobalt blue colors. Small Paddington bags are equally popular. Another popular offering from Chloe would be the Chloe Ava Leather Tote, which is made out of soft brown leather accented with gold hardware. Yet another popular offering is the Maggie handbag line, which is easily identifiable because of its lovely dual clutch design and its usage of antelope leather.
Balenciaga, today, is famous and popular for its line of motorcycle-inspired handbags. Perhaps one of the more popular handbags in the Balenciaga handbag range would be the Le Dix/Lariat bag. Considered the punk girl's IT bag, the Le Dix/Lariat is for the girl who might just jump on a motorcycle and leave the all boys in her dust. Another notable thing about the Le Dix/Lariat is the Italian distressed leather that it uses, which gets better with age, and as such you can use it as much as you want and it will still look better for years to come. Recently, the company has christened its Le Dix/Lariat bag, "The First". Some of the latest bags in the Fall-Winter 2007/08 collection of Balenciaga include the Coffret in crocodile, the Beach bag, the Ostrich Whistle, the Part-time bag, the Giant Brief, the Giant Weekender, the Giant Hobo, the Arena multi-color large bag, the Partition large bag, the Tron bag, and the Envelope bag.
Chanel bags as a whole are massively popular. According to many in the fashion industry, Chanel has the prettiest quilted handbags that are timeless and fabulous. Chanel is famous for its quilted leather bag range, which has been around since 1955. These handbags have everlasting popularity, and if you find an authentic one, do not let it go. Also extremely popular are the Chanel caviar leather handbags, which are renowned for their durability and high resistance. Chanel caviar leather handbags are also equally well-sought after for their beauty and are ideal if you are looking for a designer daily bag. The Luxury Line, which Chanel introduced in 2006, featuring a metal chain embedded in the leather, is perhaps one of the most "in" bags in the market today. Among the current Chanel handbag range, of great interest are the Chanel's Ligne Cambon Series of handbags, the Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler, the White Chanel Timeless Clutch, the Chanel Madison Patent Leather Flap, the Chanel Croc Biarritz, etc.
Ever since they hit the market, Louis Vuitton bags have been sought after for their fine craftsmanship and unmatchable aesthetic appeal. Perhaps one of the most popular Louis Vuitton bags is the Louis Vuitton Alma Bag, which has a unique and lovely shape that grabs attention everywhere. The Louis Vuitton Antigua bag, which was introduced in 2005, is made from canvas; this Louis Vuitton bag has a sporty feel to it and is well suited for daily usage. And if you are looking for something as bright as the spring, the ever-popular Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Bag is a must have. Also popular is the Louis Vuitton Papillon, which is now known as the Louis Vuitton Butterfly bag. Another popular Louis Vuitton bag is the Louis Vuitton Popincort bag. Some of the more interesting designs in the current Louis Vuitton handbag collection are the limited edition Louis Vuitton Olympe Stratus GM, the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork, the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Saleya GM, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Dentelle in silver, and the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Roxbury Drive.
Michael D. Kors is an American fashion designer. In fall 2004, Michael unveiled his MICHAEL line, which included bags and small leather goods. Since then Michael Kors bags have been extremely popular, being adorned by famous Hollywood celebrities. One of the more popular Michael Kors bag is the MICHAEL, Michael Kors "Astor" Suede Hobo Bag, a suede bag which comes in super soft light blue, purple or beige, and which has nickel stud accents and leather trim. Also popular is the MICHAEL, Michael Kors "O.C." Metallic East / West Flap Bag, an elegant, metallic-platinum leather envelope-style evening bag, which has silver accents and a silver chain strap. Another popular Micheal Kors bag is the MICHAEL, Michael Kors "Hutton" Suede Flap Bag, a plush suede bag which comes in lime, sand and turquoise, and which glam metallic accents and a matching single strap. Some of the latest bags in the Fall-Winter 2007/08 collection include the Michael Kors Rehearsal East/West Drawstring Satchel, the MICHAEL, Michael Kors Astor Metallic Tote, the MICHAEL, Michael Kors Saratoga Shoulder Bag, the MICHAEL, Michael Kors Brookville Wristlet, etc.
Emilio Pucci, Marchese di Barsento was an Italian fashion designer and after his death, his daughter, Laudomia Pucci, continued to use the Pucci name. The Pucci brand was revived by the French Louis Vuitton-Moet-Hennessy Group, who acquired the rights in 2000. Today, Pucci is extremely popular for its line of handbags. Perhaps one of the most popular Pucci bag is the "Fiocchetti" print Silk Teill Handbag, a nostalgic jewelry-box design which features the elegant "Fiocchetti" print in silk twill on the exterior and comes complete with a gold leather lining. The other popular piece in the Pucci bag range is the Hawa Print Bag, a Hawaiian print bag which features blue leather trim and rolled leather shoulder straps for optimum comfort. Also popular is the Double Handle Pochette, a classic handbag made of self-finished twill with leather trim. The Pucci metallic handbag line is a rage amongst teens and elders alike.
Fendi is an Italian fashion designer brand founded in 1918. The company is well-known for its line of bags and Fendi's Signature bags are often in high demand sometimes creating long waiting lists. Perhaps the most well-known Fendi handbag is the Fendi Baguette, an elegant bag which was designed to be tucked under one's arm. Perhaps the most popular Fendi bag today is the Fendi Spy Bag, which is available in many variations and materials, and which comes in Nappa, Alligator, and Metallic designs. Another popular Fendi bag is the Fendi buckled B-bag, which has two curvy buckled flaps on the front and is available in a variety of strap styles, fabrics and embroidered details. The Fendi embellished bucket bag is yet another creation from Fendi. Some of the latest designs in the current Fendi handbag collection are the Fendi Patent Leather B Bag, the Fendi Selleria Bag, the Fendi Magic Bag, the Fendi Matrioska Zucca Medium Tote, the Zucca Shopping Chef, and more.
One of the most important considerations when buying a handbag, other than style, color, and cost, is the size of the handbag. Numerous fashion experts have said that the size of the handbag should ideally suit the physical makeup of the individual. A slimmer woman would look better toting a dainty clutch or a mini handbag, while a relatively well-built person could carry off a satchel or a duffel bag. To meet these varied requirements, Coach Handbags come in three main sizes; small, medium, and large.
The small handbags have slender silhouettes and are ideal for a night out when all you need to carry is your money, make-up kit, and a few other odds and ends. While not being extremely spacious, these bags have a touch of sophistication and are suited for formal occasions, with the user wearing a gown or some such stylish attire. Bags in the small-size range include hobos, pouches, and clutches. The medium handbags are the right size for just about anyone. With enough room for most of the items a lady would need, these bags have multiple compartments for systematic arrangement of the contents. Medium sized bags include satchels, carryalls, and swingpacks. The large handbags are judiciously designed by Coach to accommodate a big number of items, without compromising on style. Most of the Coach Handbag style categories offer bags in all three sizes.
The Coach Signature handbags can be grouped into three main categories; Signature Stripe handbags, Signature Cotton handbags, and Classic Signature handbags. All the three categories exude the innate sophistication, characteristic of all Coach Handbags. The Signature Stripe handbags can be distinguished by their multi-colored stripes and leather trims. These handbags are large enough to carry a number of items and can sometimes even be reversible. The Stripe handbags are versatile enough to be carried to work as well as to a picnic or some other such excursion. The Signature Cotton handbags incorporate cotton fabrics and are available in three main color tones; denim, jade, and chocolate. Further accessorized with leather trim as well as brass buckles, rings, and other hardware, these bags offer a funky, but stylish allure. Coach recommends that these bags are best suited for spring. The Classic Signature handbags were the pioneers in the Coach Signature handbags. Sporting innovative patterns, the bags in this range could well be considered 'classics'. Considering that the Signature handbags were relatively large, they were built for strength, as it is but natural that they would be expected to bear a heavier weight. These handbags are truly a 'Signature' of Coach's dedication to quality.
Besides the design of the Coach handbag, another contributing factor to the overall style of the bag is the way it is held by the user. Some of the main parameters that govern the way the bag is carried include the size and shape of the bag, as well as the length of the handle/strap. Most Coach Handbags are designed to be carried in one of three different styles; in the hand, on the shoulder, or across the body. A bag held in the hand is supposed to exude the maximum feminine grace. Such a carrying style just never goes out of vogue and is most applicable in formal settings. 'In Hand' bags usually have two handles on either side of the zipper allowing the bag to be carried like a mini briefcase. These bags, mostly including clutches, pouches, and small totes, are characterized by their small size and relatively shorter handles. Bags meant to be carried on the shoulder are somewhat larger and have a longer strap. These 'On Shoulder' bags can be comfortably slung over the shoulder and left to dangle by one's side. The bags that are worn across the body are similar in design to the 'On Shoulder' bags. These bags, too, have long straps. These 'Across body' bags are usually worn with the strap slung over one shoulder and the bag resting against the opposite hip. An advantage of 'On shoulder and 'Across body' carrying styles is that both the hands are free to perform other tasks or hold another bag.
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Jun 13, 2006, 03:46 PM | #1 |
Why is WWII remembered more than WWI?
I have a question what I can't really figure out. Why is WWII remembered and commerated more than WWI? Of course I realize that WWII took a lot more lives, and I also realize that atrocities galore were commited (Rape of Nanking, Holocaust...) but I think WWI should still have more importance in everyday life. I think this because WWI introduced many of the new types of warfare used in WWII. For example, faster reload rifles were made, eventually leading to bolt action rifles and (portable) machine guns. Also, naval warfare was much more devastating and important in WWI than previous wars, for example the Crimean War. WWI also introduced some forms of warfare not used in WWII, for example chemical warfare. You could argue gas WAS used in WWII, but that was only in Italy's conquest of Ethiopia in the 1930's. However, this only ran up to the war. Gas was used in WWI, the first time ever. The first planes were used ever in war in WWI. The Wright brothers flew the first aeroplane in 1903, but they were first used in WWI. We all know how important planes in wars are now. What I'm saying is that WWI lead a huge technological avancement in many ways for many countries. Modern warfare would not be the same without the advancements made in WWI. What are your thoughts? |
Jun 13, 2006, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Well, most people are not experts in military tactics, so they are going to remember WW2 mainly because there are still people from its generation here to pass on the stories...and because of the identifiable tragedies on such a huge scale.
The holocaust, rape of nanking, even the firebombing of Dresden and other cities. Pearl Harbor in America, the London airbombings, Vichy France, Stalingrad...there were so many defining moments in that war that stick in a nations subconcious for so long.
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Jun 13, 2006, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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I think it's simply becuase WW2 is a much more recent conflict than WW1...in our lifetimes I think we will see WW2 remembered and commorated less as it fades further into the past and there are less and less veterans around.
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Nobody cares about the methods of warfare except military history buffs. We remember wars because of their impact on the general population, and WWII was far more devastating than WWI in that regard.
edit: sorry, I didn't spot Azale making much the same comments.
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Jun 13, 2006, 05:33 PM | #5 |
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Indeed there is obviously the fact that WW2 saw more deaths and general destruction than WW1 too.
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My father, now aged 86, is a World War II veteran. His father, who has been dead for almost 30 years, was a veteran of World War I. As the World War II veterans die out, that war will fade from memory.
Another way of thinking about it is: My grandfather fought in the War to End All Wars. My father fought in the war after that. |
Jun 13, 2006, 06:36 PM | #7 |
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You people forget the media. There are gazillions of photos, films, sounds, radio speeches etc from WWII. Nations were better organized and more bureaucratic, so they also produced enormous amount of written data. WWII has been a pet subject of entertainment industry - Blitzing tanks is much more exciting image than wet and dirty trenches.
All this happened with WWI too, but you can't really compare. |
Jun 13, 2006, 07:30 PM | #8 |
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You pretty much answered your question in the first paragraph......
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On top of the fact that WWII was more recent, and led directly into the Cold War, a time most people lived through, there's the fact that WWII was much more fluid. There were big events that occured, from Dunkirk, to Normandy, right up to the battle of the Bulge, that were all different in thier own way.
WWI as is taught these days was just 4 years of people getting killed while walking between two trench systems that stayed constant the whole time, which is of course not the case. There is also the aspect that the Americans had much more to do with WWII, so the American media likes to inflate that as much as possible. |
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The first month and the last year of WWI are the most interesting. Plus there were some interesting people involved in WWI.
For instance, On September 15, 1918, about six weeks before the end of the war, Erich Ludendorff, the chief of staff of the German Army, believed that Germany's suffering throughout the war had been such that no other country would refuse her right to occupy Belgium upon such a basis as to give Germany full control of the Flemish coast. He thought that the King of Belgium would see the necessity for the city and fortress of Liège becoming an inalienable German possession. And this was at a time when it was obvious to everyone, including Ludendorff, that Germany was losing the war. |
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WWII had a lot more action than WWI.
It had blitzkriegs, Nazis, Communists, massive Bombing strikes, Nukes, D-Day, etc. WWI was retarded. Western Front was slow, pointless, and useless. Russia got Owned, and went into Civil War, and the Balkans was tetering back and forth for a while, then got pushed back. And IMHO, it was the most pointless war ever.
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Trying to sum up, so far, why WWII gets more attention:
More recent. Obviously. Bigger. Included far more people and involved more of society into the action. More geographically widespred. More clear-cut ideologically. It's simply easier to see what the war was about. What was at stake. The Bomb. For this reason alone it takes the cake. Soviet occupation of eastern Europe. In a sense a state of cold war existed with the Soviets prior to WWII. (When it wasn't hot in 1919.) For westerners WWII brought the Soviets out of Russia and into the middle of things, armed to the teeth. The Holocaust. Like the A-bomb this is one of these events that has a Before and an After. (For WWI the before and the after event is the mass killing in the trenches and the mechanisation. But as said, it's less recent.) The Holocaust is of course one of these things that has been cultivated ever since the camps were opened and filmed/photographed, the reason being that it's something that in a way defies explanation/rationalisation. There's no pat answer to a massive "Why?" hanging over it. So we return to its implications over and over again. And finally, as Ukas pointed out, WWII is axcessible through film and photos in a way WWI isn't, at least not to the same degree. This means it's relatively easy and cheap to make commercial programming for television about it. It's not so much about the subjects depicted (plenty of excitement in WWI), but simply about access. There's as aspect of WWII becoming medialised well after the actual event. Thank the power of television here. |
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WWII fits the good/bad scheme better and the US saw more action -> more movies. The leaders had also way more "charisma" or recognition value than the monarchs from WWI.
WWI was a pointless mess. I would say that politically WWI was way more important as it ended the old monarchic empires in Central and Eastern Europe, it also set the path to end the colonial era. But this point is more even as WWII had the implication of bringing the Cold war order.
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First of all, World War Two is much closer technologically to modern warfare. Tank rushes, bombing strikes and infantry with sub machine guns. World War One was a nineteenth century war fought with turn-of-the-century weaponry.
Second, WW2 was much more dramatic. Fast, crushing defeats and then equally fast victories. Lightning war. WW1 was years of a static front even at the very end.* Gave the war a feeling of pointlessness. Third, whereas WW1 was fairly even morally, WW2 was clearly a case of good VS evil and ended in a clear victory for democracy and freedom.* *Eastern Europe? Not in Hollywood history!
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A lot of important events happened in the First World War which the education system fails to bring across for the most part. Try explain to anyone young enough to be in school the significance of the First World War and they will, for the most part, just see it as 'World War Part 1', or 'the boring war'.
It is tragic that history in the education system here has to be 'exciting' in order for it to be taught. The impact of the war on domestic politics worldwide was very significant, for example here in the UK. The First World War caused a dramatic shift in party politics as the Labour party finally became strong enough to oppose the Conservatives, women first got the vote and the franchise was extended to younger men. Not to mention the coalition government which experimented with nationalisation and privatisation of key industries throughout Britain. Other significant impacts of the war include the end of the Tsar in Russia, the end of the Kaiser in Germany, the disillusion of Italy... in essence, the First World War was more the Colonial Power war, adjusting the balance of power in Europe and America (possibly Africa + Asia too to a degree) while the Second World War was more accurately spanning the globe, involving every nation on the planet with a significant standing army. History lesson over, it is pretty easy to assume that the Second World War was more significant, which in some ways it was, but I also think that it is largely easier to explain within a context of the end of the Great War why the Second World War started, rather than try to explain the significance and origins of the First World War. |
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Hmm... I always thought that WWI got more play in European education? In terms of world history, I think an argument can be made that WWI is more instrumental in shaping things. From a strictly American perspective, WWII is the more defining event.
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What's interesting about the WWI/WWII thing is that in
Europe, the memorials to WWI are generally much more elaborate than those for WWII. The most striking example I personally have seen was in Southampton. There was a *large* column in a park with the words "The Great War" carved at the base. Just in front of it was a very modest sized plaque which said "World War II".
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WWII truly affected our way of life. My uncles were in the war but my Grandmother, my grandmother worked in the shipyards in San Francisco. WWII didn't just affect soldiers and their families, it affected the civilian population as well. Resources, food, gas etc, were fed to the war machine and the leftovers were divided up amongst the civilians. These were the people raised listening to WWI stories. When they raised us, they had their own story to tell.
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