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In the world of Strategic Supply Management, everyone knows that the ROI of strategic sourcing initiatives is only as good as the resulting contracts and the contract compliance in purchasing. Last week, I attended a Selectica webinar — now on demand — titled, "Creating Strategic Value from Contract Management." Guest speaker Andrew Bartels, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, Inc. discussed the importance of choosing an enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution that is cross-process, not process-based. He … More
How much value is your business gaining from your contracts? If a procurement executive asked you what a given contract was worth, you would likely give an answer based on estimated spend value as a result of projected volume, negotiated costs, and term. While this is accurate, it is also a limiting perspective that places more emphasis on the transactional footprint of the contract than what it means to the company's operations. Patrick Stakenas, Chief Strategy Officer of Selectica, recently … More
What can Enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management do for you? We're glad you asked – and we're excited to answer that question in Selectica's upcoming webinar with guest presenter Andrew Bartels from Forrester Research Inc. Now, we realize that relative to other procurement responsibilities and activities, contract lifecycle management (CLM) may not consume much of your day. You have pressures from your executive team to reduce costs. You are being told to provide powerful analytics that share valuable insights into future … More
As kids enter Kindergarten, one of the basic lessons we teach them is learning how to play well with other children. Almost any kindergartner will tell you, "If you play nice with others, they will play nice with you." But as adults, it seems as though we've forgotten this basic lesson we teach children – especially in the daily routine of our working relationships. Procurement is no exception. For instance, from a procurement perspective, it has often been argued that … More
I'll never forget the first time I learned about marketing automation (MAS) tools. I quickly realized having access to an MAS tool would make my life and job a thousand times easier. And once I saw a demo of the tool, I was ready to do whatever it took to sell the solution internally. Now, I know what you're thinking, what does marketing software have to do with contract management software? Well, not a lot in terms of functionality. However, … More
Iasta is kicking off October by prepping to attend the International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM) on October 14-16 in Chicago. IACCM is the global forum for innovation in trading relationships and practices and is leading the way in responding to the demands of global networked markets. What's On The Agenda? On Day 1, Selectica will host an executive boardroom session, "2015 Readiness: Contract and Commercial Management Trends & Transformation Discussion." Patrick Stakenas and Bill DeMartino from Selectica … More
A few weeks ago at Iasta reSource Indianapolis, I hosted a roundtable titled, "What is Supplier Relationship Management? Discuss supplier partnerships that inspire, improving communication." We had a great discussion around supplier relationships, so I wanted to share some interesting discussion points that could help you to start thinking about what supplier relationship management really means in your organization. A common issue procurement teams face when managing supplier relationships includes coordinating with stakeholders to ensure the relationship is going well … More
Iasta is busy prepping for eWorld Purchasing & Supply on September 24 in London. This UK leading event centers on the use of leading-edge technologies and techniques within the procurement & supply chain functions. eWorld is targeted to senior business executives responsible for implementing web-based procurement and supply chain strategies, sourcing technology partners, and using / joining electronic marketplaces. If this sounds like you, check out these five reasons why you should join Iasta at eWorld in September: 1-Attend cutting-edge … More
ProcureCon Indirect West is right around the corner – September 15, 16, and 17 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This year's theme is: Where Sourcing Meets Innovation. Iasta is attending and we are excited to embrace this theme through engaging networking sessions and even hosting an interactive roundtable of our own! If you're a CPO or director from a large or small spend company, here are 5 reasons why you should join us at ProcureCon Indirect West: 1-Participate in an interactive … More
As adult procurement people, the first week of September may not remind you of fresh notebook paper, new pencils, and back to school shopping (my personal favorite time of year as a kid). But it's still back-to-school season, and we want to help you get back into the contract management game. Whether you've taken a break from contract management for the summer (or much longer than that), it's time to dust off those best practice guides and start putting your … More
Anyone who has undergone multiple enterprise software implementations can probably tell horror stories about failed deployments. Some software implementations end up taking months, or even years, longer than planned. Other implementations never even get off the ground because there was not a plan around how to properly implement the new software after purchase. Furthermore, if your software users are poorly trained or face usability difficulties, your software implementation efforts will end up being a waste of both time and money. … More
Here at Iasta, we like to have fun when presenting webinars with our clients and industry analysts, and our webinar with Brunswick, Equifax, and Spend Matters was no exception. The speakers agreed to quite a unique theme, tying together The Lord of the Rings and Spend Analysis. There is no denying that this Lord of the Rings-themed webinar made for some good laughs, but we still kept the message simple and clear: although spend analysis often seems like a daunting … More
From web browsers and social media to contracts and purchase orders, the amount of available data in the procurement industry is never-ending. All of this data presents awesome opportunities to learn more about your suppliers, decrease risk, and ultimately save your company money. However, knowing how to leverage this data presents a whole new set of challenges. With so much information at your fingertips, it is easy to get caught up in all of the excitement and collect useless data. … More
Contract Management in a New Context: It's About Centralizing Compliance, Governance, and Risk (Part 3)
Creating an enterprise approach to CLM is essential in today's procurement world, as procurement and other departments are increasingly being audited on their organizational processes and data approaches. This is paralleled with the efforts of center-led / center-of-excellence approaches being established by world-class procurement enterprises, something we are seeing more and more within our client base. Using an enterprise approach for CLM therefore only makes sense for organizations taking this approach. In fact, the consolidation of CLM into one tool … More
Today, organizations have many choices when selecting a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution. Some solutions may come from a content management provider as part of a wider usage of sharing content. Others may come from ERP systems, who argue that you're simply leveraging just another module within your ERP. Someone focused on these two options may be considering CLM as just an add-on functionality or an afterthought to using one provider. Still, other CLM options come from specific functions, like … More


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MANCHESTER, England -- Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has broken his post-retirement silence to praise Wayne Rooney for his start to the season, saying the England striker is "back to what we always remember."
Rooney's future at United was shrouded in uncertainty during the summer after falling out of favour last season with Ferguson, who revealed before retiring in May that the player had lodged a transfer request.
Chelsea made two bids for Rooney over the off-season but United refused to countenance selling him and is reaping the rewards, with Rooney scoring three times in his last two games.
In an interview on Thursday with United's in-house television station, Ferguson says Rooney has "got his energy back, the determination, his purpose to attack players. ... Being a director, I'm delighted to see that."
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Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, Chuck Billy + More Jam Pantera Classics on Motorhead Cruise
The all-star Metal Allegiance rocked out the Motorhead Motorboat Cruise with a number of classic rock and metal tracks.
The all-star Metal Allegiance rocked out the Motorhead Motorboat Cruise with a number of classic rock and metal tracks.
Legendary bassist Rex Brown discusses the Motorhead Motorboat Cruise, Kill Devil Hill's upcoming plans and the legacy of Pantera.
Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined forces to rock two Pantera classics at the 2014 Download festival, plus Anselmo once again addresses reunion talk.
In a new interview, Philip Anselmo reiterates that the idea of a Pantera reunion is still very intriguing to him, and that he continues to discuss the possibility with Wylde.
Rex Brown has enjoyed a stellar career, making his name in Pantera, but also serving a successful stint in Down. These days, the accomplished bassist is rocking in Kill Devil Hill, who just released their second album, 'Revolutio
Kill Devil Hill / Pantera bassist Rex Brown was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's radio show this past weekend. He talked about the new Kill Devil Hill album 'Revolution Rise,' performing alongside legendary drummers and what could have prevented the breakup of Pantera, among other topics. If you missed Jackie's show, here's her full interview with Rex Brown:
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BREAKING: Obama Signs Two New Executive Orders On Gun Control
It was reported a few days ago that President Obama was meeting secretly with America's top mayors to announce executive action on gun control. According to Kristin Tate, one of our reporters, "As you may remember, Obama failed to pass gun control measures through the Senate last spring. Most notably, the president was pushing for background checks for gun purchases."
Today Obama made good on his promise to push for more gun control.
Rather than wait for Congress to pass new laws Obama bypassed them today. The two executive orders were announced at the same time the new Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) director Todd Jones was sworn in. Jones has been upheld by Senate republicans until recently. The ATF will be the enforcer of Obama's two new executive orders.
The first order seeks to close a loophole, which allows felons and others who would be otherwise prohibited from owning firearms to bypass the law by registering their firearms with a trust or corporation. This would exempt them from having to complete a background check. It also forces anyone associated with a trust or corporation to complete a background.
The second order signed by Obama seeks to prohibit military-grade weapons from entering into America by keeping private entities from re-importing guns that the US previously sent to foreign allies. Currently, a law already requires U.S. government approval before these weapons can be re-imported. The White House says that more than 250,000 weapons have been brought back to America since 2005. Under the new executive order this practice will no longer be allowed. The weapons sent to foreign countries will have to remain there.
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Well and also wondering if I should look at surplus military like those yugoslavia or bulgarian
and what's better milled or stamped receiver
should I buy a bunch of parts and build 1 of my own
would that be cheaper
If you can find them, the Yugo Underfolder models are really stoutly built AK-47's. I picked these 2 up a couple of years ago for around $480.00 each, but lately I've heard the Yugo parts kits are drying up, and the prices have gone up accordingly. These actually weigh more than my Polish 1960 Milled Receiver Models.
Get a nice Norinco Mak 90. There the best of all AK reproductions.
Stay safe, stay Second Amendment.
Get a VZ58 or a VZ2008 CIA build. The VZ58 is roughly $800 but the VZ2008 runs $499. CIA is said to be hit and miss but I have owned one of their Galils and Romanian AKs that were 100% functional.
I've been researching them for for a couple years and have finally pulled the trigger on one. It'll be here this week. They have a great reputation and quite a few guys run them in classes such as the one Larry Vickers instructs.
They are said to be more ergonomic, lighter, and more accurate than the AK47. Their receiver is milled which is nice and they can be had w/ a side folder.
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As I said, the Celtics can and did "flip the switch", and the one-man show Miami Heat lost the first game.
Wade was the only guy to score 20+ for the Heat, and only one other guy in the starting line-up scored in double-figures.
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I haven't spoken up in a while because many of you here won't like what I have to say. But now, I feel it's time to express my opinions on this co. and mgmt.
IMO, I warn caution in approaching this stock.
Silence is a killer and so far PSTI has hushed up about the hold since receiving the FDA letter. Nobody here knows the contents, so please don't try to say you do & it's nothing to worry about. If there were no concerns, PSTI would have responded quickly & efficiently and the FDA would have made its decision at this point. "PSTI Submits Response to FDA" would be a great headline to wake to . Too bad we haven't seen it.
The news we have heard to date is a bunch of fluff to bury the real issue here. The only significant item has been the $3M grant from their "cronies" in the Israeli government to give a boost in morale. I'm not sure how much weight I would put into this. The rest has been mere rat droppings.
South Korea & Cha, ha. PSTI needed some good PR. I would assume Cha has been knocking at the door for a while & given the circumstances, mgmt. had to let them in. SK wants to be on the edge of the biotech world. The positives are it would be a joint venture with approval & the SK trials paid for. I do give mgmt. credit for not giving away the house, but no upfront cash? For those that think the FDA would accept the SK data on its own, go back in history & look at the cloning fiasco a few years back. Do you really think the FDA would accept anything from SK without running their own US trials? BTW, the whole deal is contingent upon a September milestone.
I could go on but those that have been here know the rest. The lack of transparency, the lack of communication with investors, the lack of institutional ownership, the lies, the ATM. The technology & manufacturing have great potential, but safety & efficacy come first & so far we can't be 100% sure
These are only my opinions & I could be 100% wrong, the hold lifted & the data positive.
mdplanet ... As Allo is my favourite bullish member of this board, you are my favourite bearish..your points make a lot of sense and I believe even Allo recognices it
angelxes, thanks. I'm only bearish here to provide some realistic views to those that are too emotionally attached with this stock. They paint a rosy picture but the fact remains this is an emerging biotech with plenty of risk and their lead candidate on hold until further notice. Like many here, I also hope the hold will be lifted, but like everyone here, I don't know when or if. Aside from the allergic reaction, I, like everyone here, don't know if there are any other concerns related to PLX-PAD. I just get tired of hearing all the hype without any reflection towards the risks.
Only the FDA and PSTI know the truth.
lack of institutional ownership is due to the small market cap. Vast majority of institutions aren't allowed to acquire stocks with market cap under $500MIL, even less can acquire one under $200MIL
Each Pluristem Exec owns between 300K - 1.65MIL shares of PSTI stock either as a result of option grants or direct acquisition. Check "Major Holders" link on Yahoo Finance. Do not use management lack of ownership as a "caution" for investors to consider in approaching this stock.
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Shall I go on? I laugh when I hear people say these things. Nobody bought in with the last offering or have they since.
I'm not saying the hold won't be lifted, I'm only warning not to get too heavily attached here because of the lack of communication. Management is famous for this, except when they have a planned sale coming up, then the news hits the wires every other day. I am seriously concerned with the team here and since there are no major holders with any voting power, the board remains in tact. Zami needs to go back to the tech field and leave the therapeutics to the pros. Yaki is a lackey of Zami. Prather has bounced around a bit; in medicine, in finance, back to medicine (I will give him credit for his Harvard fellowship though, the only board member I have respect for). There may be, but I don't see any of their top PhD's involved with the successful launch of anything. They need a seasoned pro in their ranks, someone with influence and background with the big players. I will give them credit for their advisory boards as they did attract some good people there.
Anyway, good luck all.
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Raise the lowered bar for math
The first step to improving math education in Manitoba is admitting we have a problem. Recently, a concerned group of math professors from four Manitoba universities provided our deputy minister of education, who has been attentive to our concerns, with a list of recommendations for K-8 math curriculum changes. These were largely based on our research of the Singapore primary math curriculum.
Singapore's rise to the top on international math assessments is remarkable considering that, in the mid-1980s, Singaporean Grade 8 students scored 13th out of 18 countries that participated in an international math assessment. Grade 4 students from the country also performed dismally, placing 13th among 15 nations at that time. The Singapore ministry of education quickly responded to the abysmal performance and transformed math and science education in the country. Amazingly, in 1995, Singapore's Grade 8 students scored first place in math on the Third International Math and Science Study. They repeated this top performance in 1999 and 2003 and, in the most recent TIMSS, scored third, slightly below Taiwan and South Korea. Singaporean Grade 8 students wrote the PISA for the first time in 2009 and took second place in math, just below Shanghai, China.
What changes did the Singapore ministry of education make that turned the country from a bottom-dweller to an envied world leader in math?
There are a host of factors that may have contributed to Singapore's success, two of the most obvious being rigorous teacher training in math and an excellent math curriculum.
The Singapore teachers college recruits teachers -- including primary teachers -- from the top third of high school graduating classes. Pre-service primary teachers thus have a very solid grounding in K-12 math and are further required to pass a rigorous entrance test in math prior to admittance to teachers college.
This is a far cry from the experience in Manitoba, where we recently presented the provincial government with a petition recommending K-8 teachers be required to take an academic stream of math from high school to receive certification.
Moreover, while studying at teachers college, Singapore's primary teachers-in-training take a minimum of six prescribed math courses -- some in content and some in pedagogy. First-year teachers in Singapore receive a reduced teaching load and are also paired with expert teacher mentors.
An obvious contributor to Singapore's success is their impressive math curriculum.
Singapore's curriculum framework clearly identifies five priority areas: concepts (or content), skills (such as the ability to calculate fluently without a calculator), processes (problem-solving techniques), attitudes (finding joy in mathematics) and meta-cognition (ability to select problem-solving techniques).
Currently, the Manitoba K-8 math curriculum is lacking balance among these areas, particularly when it comes to skills, which have been dangerously de-emphasized over the last few years.
Understanding of concepts is taught in Singapore math classrooms -- this is important -- but students are required to master critical concepts one to three years earlier than in Manitoba.
They are required to commit basic number facts, like times tables, to memory by the end of Grade 3. They've mastered long division and most other numerical procedures by the end of Grade 4.
Fluency with computational procedures is valued and mastered early through practice, then simple arithmetic does not interfere with students' abilities to solve more complex problems. Fraction arithmetic is also mastered much earlier.
Mastery of some important concepts, including memorization of times tables, fluency with vertical arithmetic and long division are not even listed in the current Manitoba curriculum.
The Singapore curriculum is not just about computations. Challenging multi-step word problems, which become progressively more difficult as students move through grades, are a significant part of their primary math curriculum.
The fact that Singapore kids are expert problem-solvers and their math education system promotes higher-order thinking cannot be disputed -- TIMSS tests computational proficiency, understanding of concepts and problem-solving.
Not to be overlooked is Singapore's commitment to providing extra help for struggling students. In Canadian classrooms, students are often moved through grades, even though they have not mastered concepts. As a consequence, teachers are faced with large gaps in student competence levels, and these gaps widen as the years progress. In Singapore, students who are having difficulties with math receive additional math instruction by specially trained math support teachers. They cover essentially the same material as their classmates, but at a slower pace.
This makes a lot of sense. Instead of setting the bar low for everyone, with the hope that all students will be able to reach it, why not set the bar higher and provide extra help for those who need it?
There may be cultural differences that also contribute to Singapore's success. All too often in North American cultures, adults label students as "good at math" and "not good at math." Singapore students, however, were once underdogs in math who rose to the top. Manitoba students possess the same intellectual potential as their Singaporean counterparts -- let's not underestimate our kids.
I am certain the average child in Manitoba can accomplish much more in math than they do now. If Singapore can improve math performance, so can we. Our economy will reap the rewards and, most importantly, our kids will too.
Anna Stokke is an associate professor of math at the University of Winnipeg and a co-founder of WISE Math. A link to the Singapore primary math curriculum can be found at wisemath.org
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 15, 2012 A10
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While Puerto Vallarta is seemingly awash in condominium rentals and deals, I have been renting our home in Vallarta since 1998, with the same staff that I have had from day one, namely Lette. I have also just completed my third full renovation in 13 years, bringing everything up to new quality, again, with all new bathrooms, kitchen, hand cut stone floor tiles, electrical fittings, appliances, and furniture. The vast majority of our guests are returning guests, which underscores the overall value for money not to mention quality. In addition to Casa Ventana (my very first vacation rental), I also own a luxury 10,000 sq/ft villa in Vallarta on this VRBO site (Villa Ventana) in addition to a beach cottage in Hawaii, and a 5 star boutique resort in the beautiful Fiji Islands in the South Pacific.
While the quality of amenities and furnishings are important, and they are certainly top notch at Casa Ventana, by far the most critical factor when choosing a rental, is LOCATION. This is one of the main reasons why Casa Ventana has been such a success year after year, and in spite of significant competition. It is because we are walking distance to town, beaches, have incredible views, and full sun on our private pool deck, even in Winter.
On the first floor of Casa Ventana, bi-fold glass doors fold away onto the deck that wraps around the living and dining room area, and boasts a fully equipped gourmet stainless steel and granite kitchen, two master bedrooms each with private baths, guest bathroom, laundry room and more.
On the top floor of Casa Ventana you will find a spacious conterra stone tiled sunning deck with lush tropical gardens, and your very own private infinity plunge pool. This level also has a bar, studio size master bedroom with cathedral ceilings and entertainment center, marble bathroom, and a covered living room with built in furniture that opens onto the deck and ocean views.
During your stay you will be pampered by Lette, our house manager and professionally trained beauty and massage therapist, who will make sure you are always comfortable. On arrival, Lette will prepare complimentary welcome margaritas to accompany homemade tortillas, salsa, and guacamole. Feel free to make arrangements with Lette to shop for groceries, prepare exquisite and authentic gourmet Mexican meals, as well as for a massage or facial treatment. (Please note: meal preparation and spa treatments are an additional charge paid directly to Lette).
And if it is just a lazy day you are after, stay home and watch cable TV channels, maybe read one of our hundreds of books, or just sit back and enjoy a view that will take your breath away. Casa Ventana is truly a unique property – perfect location, unsurpassed views, luxurious appointments, all amenities, and outstanding service with a personal touch.
Casa Ventana's reputation precedes it. The vast majority of our guests are returning guests or referrals from former guests and we believe this says a lot about not only the quality of the accommodation and services we offer, but also overall value for money.
Keywords: Condominium, Luxury, Mexican, Penthouse.
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- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
About Ron or Fabian
I purchased Casa Ventana new in 1999, and since then it has underwent three renovations. We are also the owners of Qamea Resort & Spa, a luxury resort in the Fiji Islands. The bulk of our guests are repeat visitors, which says a lot about the overall quality of the property, and value for money.
Ron or Fabian purchased this condo in 1999
Why Ron or Fabian chose Los Muertos
On my first visit to Puerto Vallarta in 1999, as a property investor, I was inspired by a small condominium block perched on the edge of a cliff over town that was under construction. I walked up the hill to have a closer look, and was amazed. Two weeks later I owned the Penthouse (still under construction), and was involved in all aspects of the final design and fit out. Ten years later, I am still amazed.
What makes this condo unique
This romantic hideaway on the Mexican Riviera features a private infinity plunge pool and expansive and unobstructed views of all of Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Casa Ventana is a 3,500 sq/ft, 2 level, 3 bath luxury executive penthouse suitable for up to 6 adults. Casa Ventana is an easy 10 minute walk to the best of Puerto Vallarta's restaurants, night clubs, shopping and beaches. While staying at Casa Ventana you will be pampered by our staff, including a beauty therapist and chef for those nights that you choose to dine at home.


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Increasing one's vitamin D levels may reduce the risk of illnesses that cause dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to international research led by the University of Exeter.
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Kids have a natural love of competition. Tovah Klein, author of "How Toddlers Thrive," told NPR that the drive to compete develops in children around the ages of 4 or 5, when they start learning how to categorize.
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Some striking imagery and fleeting moments of beauty can't stop the film feeling every second of its 169-minute run time, and then some. It's a film that will undoubtedly enthral many and its ambition and lack of blockbuster action is admirable but I felt rather numb and disinterested by the whole journey. Suffering from an abundance of expository dialogue (and not just for the science bits) and lethargic pacing its opening two hours were partially saved by its fine cast…
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While a lot of wrestling fans view Chris Jericho as one of the best in ring performers in the history of the industry, Bret Hart thinks that Jericho has a really bad habit in the ring. During a recent interview, when asked about the current WWE product, Hart revealed that he does not like how Jericho is constantly caught calling spots in the ring. He feels that it takes the realism away from the match.
November 16, 2014
During a recent interview, Eric Bischoff revealed that Hulk Hogan did not take too well to the idea of the nWo when it was first presented to him by the former president of WCW. Hogan was adamant against turning heel because he felt that it would destroy his brand. Bischoff eventually convinced him to take the chance, and it ended up being one of the best stories in wrestling history.
October 4, 2014
Jimmy Suzuki is the guy playing a big role on deciding the card for Bound For Glory 2014. He recently made a comment about there possibly not being enough room for a Knockouts match, and that drew the ire of TNA fans. Suzuki explained what he meant and revealed that he has quite a bit of history with booking women. Gail Kim came out and defended Suzuki as well, as he played a part in her career early on.
September 27, 2014
Since he has a history of partying and the company does not want rumors to run wild with internet fans, WWE has released an official statement in regards to why Ric Flair was recently forced to miss some live events. They stated that he was hospitalized and will be back with the company soon. WWE had issues with the former world heavyweight champion at a public event involving their upcoming WWE 2K15 video game a while back.
September 15, 2014
Some further information is being leaked about the situation that caused Alberto Del Rio to be given a release by WWE. Cody Barbierri, the employee that was allegedly slapped by Del Rio, apparently has a history of saying derogatory things towards the wrestlers. Reports are surfacing that he has gotten away with things in the past because he is backed by Stephanie McMahon. This would explain why a good amount of wrestlers backed Del Rio when he left the company.
August 14, 2014
While he receives a bad rap from a lot of fans due to WWE giving him a heavyweight championship run a couple of years back, Miz is actually very much a student of the game. He has remained motivated despite not being given a push in a while. Miz has also been studying legendary actor Andy Kaufman, who will forever have a place in wrestling history thanks to his memorable story line with Jerry Lawler during the 1980s, so that he can improve his gimmick and character.
July 19, 2014
For those of you wondering about the status of Rey Mysterio in WWE, the masked performer is still taking time off. He was recently spotted on vacation in Mexico after spending time with his family in Hawaii. Despite his long history of injuries, Vince McMahon still wants Mysterio back, and he even activated a clause in his contract that immediately extended the deal. Mysterio, however, has second thoughts about coming back to WWE.
July 5, 2014
Since the company is hoping to generate some buzz, TNA has announced that Matt Hardy will be making his return to Impact Wrestling to team up with his brother, Jeff Hardy. The duo will forever be remembered as one of the most popular tandems in professional wrestling history, and they still have a good amount of people interested in them.
June 16, 2014
Thus far, the TNA Hall of Fame consists of Sting and Kurt Angle, two of the more prolific performers in the history of the industry. A third member is set to join them. At Slammiversary 2014, Angle will be on hand to announce who the latest inductee will be. No official word on who the third person was going to be, but there are heavy rumors that Jeff Jarrett could be inducted as part of his departure agreement with TNA.
June 11, 2014
While a lot of fans are downplaying the amount of money that WWE is losing this year, those within the company, especially Vince McMahon, certainly are not overlooking the current drop. As of right now, WWE is on pace to lose approximately $52 million, most of which is due to the WWE Network. That amount is the second biggest loss by a wrestling company in history. WCW dropped $62 milloin one year.
May 27, 2014
With WWE needing all of their stars for the tour of Europe, the company decided to send a retired performer to Malaysia on a promotional tour instead. Ricky Steamboat, one of the most beloved stars in the history of WWE, flew overseas and promoted the October tour, which will feature two shows. The company has not been back in the country since 2002.
May 24, 2014
Today is a sad one for professional wrestling fans. It marks the third year anniversary of the death of Randy Savage, one of the biggest legends in WWE history. The former Intercontinental Champion passed away after suffering a heart attack and crashing into a tree while driving. Much like before his death, fans have been begging WWE to induct him into the hall of fame.
May 20, 2014
In his latest blog post, which was written shortly after Monday Night Raw aired, Vince Russo heavily praised Bray Wyatt, stating that the third generation star can become one of the top five best heels and top five best faces in WWE history. Considering that Russo was always a big fan of characters, it should come as no surprise that he is on the Wyatt bandwagon.
May 20, 2014
"It's hard if you're quantifying raw numbers to say anyone was more popular at their zenith than Stone Cold Steve Austin. No one sold more merchandise, tickets or pay per view than Steve. The thing with Junkyard Dog was that he was the first African American number one baby face in a major territory. For black fans especially, he was such a groundbreaking force. There was a unique emotional relationship that JYD had with his audience. He gave a whole race their guy." - Jim Ross describes Junkyard Dog and his place in wrestling history
May 9, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Steve Austin, who revealed that he was visited by Eric Bischoff today. The two had a history of backstage heat towards one another because of how Bischoff treated Austin when the two of them were working in WCW together. It appears that the relationship has been mended.
May 6, 2014
WWE has a long history of doing things on screen that are designed to capture the interest of the mainstream media. The company succeeded in doing just that at Extreme Rules 2014 with the use of Vladimir Putin on the screen. It was designed to generate heel heat for Alexander Rusev and Lana. The Washington Post actually wrote a brief piece about the segment, so word should be spreading soon.
May 5, 2014
"I was completely in shock. Nobody saw it coming. If anybody happened to miss the finish they would have had unlimited oxygen to breathe because everybody held their breath at the same time! It was just unbelievable. The reaction - just silence. I don't even know how to describe it. I did not see it coming. My dad was at the event, he was frantically calling me! That's how big it was I guess, my dad's trying to phone me saying, 'What's going on, what's going on? The Undertaker lost!' He couldn't comprehend it, I don't think anybody could. I know it's a moment that'll be remembered. Lesnar is going to go down in history as the man who did it." - Drew McIntyre discusses the Undertaker loss at Wrestlemania 30
May 1, 2014
"Whether Sabu gets the credit in history he deserves, the answer is no. But who do you blame for that? Do you blame the curator of the industry, WWE, for not acknowledging the contributions that Sabu made? Do you blame Sabu for not staying healthy enough to force history to acknowledge his contributions? Do you blame the audience who only sings the praises of Sabu crashing through tables, and not all the many other ways Sabu was so unique at his height?" - Paul Heyman on his former star in ECW
May 1, 2014
A video of the awesome opening segment from Monday Night Raw, where Bray Wyatt had a choir of children come sing with him as a method to taunt John Cena before their big match at Extreme Rules 2014. This was easily one of the most entertaining WWE segments in history.
April 30, 2014
While he does not get featured as much by WWE nowadays, Pedro Morales will forever have a place in company history. The Puerto Rican star was the first guy to have won the WWE title, world tag team championship and the Intercontinental Championship. Morales even held the WWE and tag team championship, which he won with Bob Backlund, at the same time.
April 29, 2014
One of the ideas being floated around right now has Mark Henry doing his rumored heel turn at Hell in a Cell 2014. WWE has planted the seeds by having Henry helping Big Show out in his feud against Alexander Rusev and Lana. The belief is that management wants to use the feud to put Rusev closer to the main event scene, while protecting Big Show, which can be done if Henry turns and costs him the match at the pay per view.
October 15, 2014
While he does not have a story line or a feud on Monday Night Raw, Bray Wyatt has been working against Big Show, most recently during the brief tour of Malaysia. That has led to speculations that the two of them could be bringing that feud to television soon. However, Big Show is expected to put over Alexander Rusev, which would bring him down a notch. Management is concerned about putting Wyatt against mid card performers after moving him all the way up to John Cena.
October 11, 2014
One of the reasons why WWE issued an apology in regards to the recent segment featuring Big Show and Alexander Rusev is because they have television shows in that country. The flag incident did make the news, but it was not considered a big deal over there because many are aware that it was simply an act. It also helps that there is a Russian loyalist character being booked strong.
October 9, 2014
In a sign of how rapidly Alexander Rusev is rising through the ranks, management now has him penciled in a high profile match at Wrestlemania 31 against John Cena. The Russian loyalist is expected to be built up in upcoming matches against Big Show and possibly Sheamus before starting his feud with Cena. The early bet is that Cena will be the one to end the reign of terror by Rusev.
October 9, 2014
At one point in time, WWE wanted to rebuild Big Show into a main event performer, so that he can be fed to Brock Lesnar on a pay per view. There was talk of them working a title match at Royal Rumble 2015. However, it now appears that management is shying away from that idea. Instead, Show will more than likely put over Alexander Rusev, who is rapidly rising into the main event scene.
October 9, 2014
After winning his war against Mark Henry, Alexander Rusev was transitioned over into a feud with Big Show. The two of them are expected to finish off their program at Hell in a Cell 2014. Rusev is expected to come out on top and move further up the ladder. Reports have surfaced that WWE is going to pair him up with Sheamus and have him take the United States Heavyweight Championship off of him.
October 2, 2014
Considering how far down the ladder he has been dropped, it's easy to understand why there are a lot of rumors about possible backstage heat on Bray Wyatt. Speculations were high over the weekend because Wyatt lost cleanly in a match against Big Show, a performer that is not being pushed. A possible explanation for the loss is that WWE usually allows the baby faces to win at live events, in order to appease the audience.
September 28, 2014
If WWE decides to have Brock Lesnar going over John Cena again at Night of Champions 2014, then they're going to need someone for the world heavyweight champion to work again. One name being tossed around right now is Big Show, even though he has not been booked strong or booked as a main event performer over the last several months.
September 6, 2014
After witnessing Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan being utilized as pawns in the feud between John Cena and Brock Lesnar on Monday Night Raw, a lot of fans voiced their complaints towards WWE. It is now being said that management actually had a different plan that evening for Wyatt. He was supposed to have been booked strong by attacking Big Show and Mark Henry during the closing segment. Instead, WWE changed their minds and decided to put Cena and Lesnar over instead.
August 27, 2014
Since he wants another run in the main event, Big Show has been working out pretty hard and watching what he eats. The former world heavyweight champion has been telling people in WWE that he is at his lightest weight since joining the company. Show is under contract for another four years, so it is definitely possible for him to convince management to give him another run.
August 21, 2014
There was a little bit of confusion on Monday Night Raw. Fans were led to believe that Big Show and Mark Henry were forming a team, especially after they were given a victory over Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Later on in the evening, Henry came out and started what looked like a feud with Alexander Rusev. The reason for all this is because WWE was not sure what they wanted to do, and the scripts overlapped. The decision to do a feud between Henry and Rusev was a last minute thing.
August 20, 2014
Since management wasn't completely sure what to do with them upon their returns, WWE has seemingly decided to put Big Show and Mark Henry into a tag team. The duo demolished Curtis Axel and Ryback on Smackdown. The belief is that Show and Henry could be placed into a big tag team match on a pay per view against Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.
August 11, 2014
While doing a shoot interview, Evan Bourne revealed some details about a backstage fight that took place between Big Show and Great Khali. He stated that it took place in 2009 while WWE was doing a live event in Puerto Rico. He did not reveal what the fight was about, but Bourne did state that Show threw the first punch. Khali was able to block it, and the two fell to the ground. Khali mounted Show and slapped him a few times before others stopped it.
August 8, 2014
For those of you that do not know, Big Show has been off the road and filming a WWE Studios film called Vendetta. The former world heavyweight champion is expected to be done with that movie in a couple of weeks, as WWE has already advertised him for live events in August. Big Show should also be returning to television around the same time as well.
July 11, 2014
A lot of wrestling fans have started noticing that WWE has not been using Big Show all that much as of late. Rumors are floating around that management has opted against using him because he is taking off to film a movie soon. However, there is some skepticism on that theory because the company has done stories before that have lasted just a month. Big Show could have been utilized to put someone in WWE over during that stretch of time.
June 20, 2014
On Monday Night Raw, WWE did a story line where Randy Orton was on vacation. That led to speculations as to the real reason why he was not there. It has now been revealed that Orton suffered some sort of collarbone injury while working a match on Smackdown with Big Show. The belief is that the injury is not too severe and that Orton is scheduled to return to the next episode of Monday Night Raw in Cleveland.
June 12, 2014
A picture of WWE star Big Show training with musician Lenny Kravitz.
May 28, 2014
Expect to see Big Show taking some time off from WWE in the near future, as he has been signed to play a role in an upcoming movie called Vendetta, a joint project between WWE Studios and Lionsgate. The film is about a man who commits a crime in order to be sent to prison, so that he can avenge the death of his wife by going after the prisoner who killed her.
May 23, 2014
"I am pretty sure Big Show jumped for him. Not to take away anything from Antonio Cesaro he looks like a talented worker who can probably bring his work down a little bit and his body up, but that's just my opinion. If he slammed the Big Show than I can probably press the Big Show." - Former WWE star Chris Masters doubts that Antonio Cesaro was able to slam Big Show on his own strength
May 14, 2014
A picture of the Big Show doing a promotional photo shoot for NoH8, a campaign that WWE has been heavily supporting.
April 26, 2014