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This question is specifically regarding the powers of the 4th Official. During the recent Atletico - Valencia game, both the referee and assistant referee miss a handling of the ball within the penalty aria. After a few seconds of play the referee stops play and consults the 4th official who informs the referee of the offense.
Subsequently a penalty kick was awarded and the Valencia player was sent off for DOGSO. My question is that even though the LOTG gives the 4th official the power to "assist the referee at all times," does that include actual fouls that happen on the field within close view of the referee and assistant referees? I believe that the 4th official has this power even though it is not explicitly expressed within the LOTG, however many other officials disagree.
Answer (March 10, 2010):
You are correct: The fourth official has the authority to provide any and all information to the referee.
During a recent U9 Boys Championship Match I was working, one end of the field was very muddy. On several instances, players would kick at the ground before a corner or goal kick, like they were attempting to tee the ball up. I gave a warning to both teams to stop. Of course neither coach agreed with this warning, saying their players needed the extra leverage due to the poor field conditions (although they players did stop). Does this fall under the ATR related to modification of the field? Thanks!
Answer (March 10, 2010):
By allowing play to begin following your inspection of the field, you accepted the condition of the field as safe and usable. To then punish the players for trying to do their best under those conditions is not entirely within the Spirit of the Game. However, the fact that the field is muddy should not be used to protect behavior which, if performed on a pristine field, would be worth a warning to stop it. Teeing the ball up is not permitted if it involves creating hills by scuffing the field. We would certainly warn a goalkeeper who is marking the field to HIS advantage -- muddy or not. Exercise common sense in this situation.
What would you do if a goalkeeper ran off the field and another player took his place without the referee knowing it during play. Also, the other team shoots and the new goalkeeper blocks it over the goal. Then you realize the keeper change. What do you do?
Answer (March 10, 2010):
We have a problem here with the description of the situation. Was this a "player" who was already on the field in another position or was it one of the substitutes from the bench?
The decision would be easy if it had been a player on the field who exchanged places -- without informing the referee -- with the 'keeper (who then remained on the field): Allow play to continue and then caution both at the next stoppage.
However, based on your description, it seems that a substitute (loosely called a "player") came on the field and replaced the former goalkeeper. The presents the referee with a totally different set of
1. The referee's acquiescence was not requested nor given for any substitution or exchange.
2. The goalkeeper deliberately left the field of play without the referee's permission, so he must be cautioned.
3. The new goalkeeper entered the field without the referee's permission and is thus still a substitute who has entered the field without permission and then denied the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
That places the incident squarely under the sending-off offenses in Law 12:
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off if he commits any of the following seven offenses:
* denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
Therefore, because the substitute is not a player and certainly not a goalkeeper, he must be sent off in accordance with the Law.
I would have a question involving the 2009/2010 ATR vs 2009/2010 FIFA Laws and interpretation of the laws. In the ATR 13.6 in reference to free kicks awarding to a defending team in their own penalty area. In the second paragraph it says that all opponents must remain outside the penalty until the ball has gone into play. And I believe that into play means leaving the penalty. But in the FIFA law book in the interpretation of the laws section for free kicks on page 123. Under the "Distance" heading the third paragraph talks about opponents being in the penalty, and the defending team takes a quick kick the referee must allow play to continue.
My question is this, what happens if the defending team kicks the ball to the opponent in the penalty area before the opponents have left the penalty area? Would the kick be a retake for the defending team or is it similar to a regular quick kick where it is taken at the risk of the team taking the kick. Or should I pretend I never saw the part in the FIFA law book.
Thank you for your insight
Answer (March 9, 2010):
In your comparison of one section of the Advice to a section of the Laws covered in the Interpretation section of the Laws, you are comparing apples and applesauce. Advice 13.6 simply repeats what is already in the Law:
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:
* all opponents must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball
* all opponents must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play
* the ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area
* a free kick awarded in the goal area may be taken from any point inside that area
The information on p. 123 of the Interpretation states that the same principle that applies to free kicks outside the penalty area applies to free kicks for the defending team within the penalty area: "If, when a free kick is taken by the defending team from inside its own penalty area, one or more opponents remain inside the penalty area because the defender decides to take the kick quickly and the opponents did not have time to leave the penalty area, the referee must allow play to continue."
There is no dichotomy here, as any kicking team surrenders its right to players remaining at the required distance if it takes the free kick quickly, without waiting for the referee to remove any opponent who has remained too near to the ball. What this means with regard to your question is that the restart should not be held up by the referee solely because there may be one or more opponents still within the penalty area. In short, the goal kicking team has the right to kick immediately (not with a ceremony) even though there are opponents within the minimum distance.
However, at this time a major difference arises between kicks from within the penalty area and those taken outside the area. This involves what happens if one of those opponents makes contact with the ball while both are still within the penalty area. For a goal kick or a free kick, because the ball is not in play until it leaves the penalty area, there is no distinction between interception and interference -- it's all interference before the ball has been put in play (just as it would be if the contact had been made by a teammate rather than an opponent). If there is interference within the penalty area by an opponent on this sort of kick, the kick must be retaken.
Evidently the Adidas referee jerseys are making it to the states and being sold at TJ Maxx for #25 each. See the discussion at [an internet referee board]. Referees are purchasing these jerseys with the intent of wearing them in USSF games. They will have enough extra jerseys for referees who don't have the Adidas jerseys. Is there any reason that referees cannot wear the Adidas jerseys? I can see a lot of confusion if allowed, with referees being pressured to buy the Adidas jerseys or having to wear borrowed jerseys.
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The uniform sold by Official Sports International (OSI) is the official uniform for referees affiliated with the U. S. Soccer Federation. The standards for that uniform were established by the USSF Board of Directors and may not be changed by anyone else. The design sold by OSI must be worn to all games and tournaments affiliated with the Federation. If referees find another uniform that meets the same design standard, they may wear that uniform for their lower-level games. Unless the Adidas uniform meets those standards, it may not be worn for any affiliated games.
See the USSF Referee Administrative Handbook for a description and pictures of the only approved uniforms:
Standards of Dress and Appearance
Official U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Uniform
Official Sports International (OSI) is the official supplier of referee uniforms to U.S. Soccer.
GOLD SHIRT: with black pinstripes (long or short sleeve)
ONE BADGE ONLY: U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION - WITH CURRENT YEAR (Securely fastened to shirt over left chest. The badge should be for the highest grade for which the referee is currently qualified)
BLACK CUFF: (on long sleeve shirt only) (no cuffs on short sleeves)
BLACK SHORTS: Bottom edge of shorts not less than 3 nor more than 7 inches above the top of the knee- cap.
BLACK SOCKS: with Federation referee crest
BLACK SHOES: (may have white manufacturers design) with black laces
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The following four shirts have been approved by the Federation as alternates that can be worn in case of color conflict. There is no order of preference among the alternate jerseys. The other parts of the referee uniform (shorts, socks, shoes) do not change if the referee wears an alternate shirt.
BLACK SHIRT with, BLACK COLLAR, and BLACK CUFFS (on long sleeve shirts only). RED SHIRT with, BLACK COLLAR, and BLACK CUFFS (on long sleeve shirts only). BLUE SHIRT with, BLACK COLLAR, and BLACK CUFFS (on long sleeve shirts only). GREEN SHIRT with, BLACK COLLAR, and BLACK CUFFS (on long sleeve shirts only).
Logos, Emblems and Badges: Only manufacturer's logos and U.S. Soccer approved badges and/or emblems may be visible on the referee uniform.
Note: Older versions of the OSI uniform may be worn until they need to be replaced.
During a sudden death penalty shoot out the away side's two weakest kick takers have gone down, writhing around and claiming they have hamstring injuries. Their manager says they can't take their kicks, so now the first two takers, penalty experts, should go again. What do you do?
Answer (March 3, 2010):
Under the Laws of the Game, either or both of the two sides may be reduced to one player during kicks from the penalty mark, so the number of kickers is not an issue. In this particular set of circumstances, if there is no doctor available and the players assure the referee that they are indeed "injured," the referee has no recourse other than to accept their statements at face value , bolstered by whatever evidence the referee may have (appearance, surface injury, statements by a trainer, player's mother, etc.), and begin the kicks from the penalty mark with the "available" number of eligible players. In any case, all facts must be reported to the competition authority.
If the referee has any doubts about the players' true state of health -- and who would not, with such an apparently crass display of poor sportsmanship and the attempt to bring the game into disrepute -- he must make that clear in his report. The final decision is up to the competition authority.
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I am a FTM SAHM to a 6 week old boy. He's healthy and "normal" in every way except that he can't seem to be awake without crying. He takes regular (unscheduled) naps throughout the day, is EBF on demand, and sleeps well at night. When he was a little younger (up to 4 weeks or so), he would have an hour or so of wakefulness at a time in the morning, early afternoon, and evening, and would sit quietly, coo, look around, etc. Now, we might get 5 minutes of alert time before he starts crying. Sometimes it starts are just fussing but oftentimes, he goes directly to screaming. We have tried EVERYthing: diaper check, feeding, pacifier, the 5 S's and all the other "happiest baby" suggestions, swaddling, sling, making him warmer, making him cooler, baths, aromatherapy, white noise, you name it. He does have some gas from time to time, and we give him (homemade) gripe water and/or simethicone drops and that works to resolve the gas. Nothing seems to appease this little guy's crabby mood, though.
In the few minutes of peaceful awake time he has, he is alert, smiling, cooing, and cuddly... and then the monster comes out!
I've read that there is a growth spurt at 6 weeks... Is this what it causes?
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On a more hopeful note, my daughter was very high needs (couldn't be put down, wouldn't sleep by herself, etc) until around 3 months and by around 6 months she was sleeping well and was the happiest, calmest baby you could find. So the early days don't necessarily mean anything for what kind of baby you have later. It can get dramatically better quickly.
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Unsurprisingly, I take a whole lot of photos of my son. When possible, I use my actual camera for this, but often he is doing something cute that won't last, and I just whip out my iPhone. These look fine onscreen, but I haven't tried printing them yet - I'm a little worried I won't have his best moments in a photo album. Should I get my real camera out more?
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There are a few factors at play here - predominantly, which iPhone model do you have? A photo taken in decent light with the 4, 4S, or 5 will look fine at 6x4 inches - the standard photo size. There are many apps that you can use to print these photos, but simply emailing them to yourself (while on WiFi!) is nice and simple. To do this, simply tap the photo to bring the bottom menu up, tap the arrow coming out of the box on the bottom left, then tap "email this photo". Email it to yourself, then either print it out on your computer, chuck it on a flash drive to take it to a printer, or upload it to a online photo printing service, I like Harvey Norman.
The thing is, 6x4 prints aren't everything. Your iPhone pics will go up a few sizes fine, I've seen a 5x6 print from an iPhone 5 that looks okay - but we often we end up wanting much larger prints, or desktop backgrounds on our high resolution laptops. Who knows where photo technology will be in 20 odd years - the 8MP (megapixel, essentially the amount of tiny dots that make up a picture) pics from the iPhone 5 might look terrible on the 1920000x10800000 pixel screens we all have in our living rooms.
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Commissioners also noted the College's attention to landscaping, a combination of water-efficient native plants and drought-tolerant varieties, Jo says.
"As far as new construction goes, I think the center is both aesthetically beautiful while having great day-to-day utility," Settles says. "Every space at the Center gets consistent daily use in a variety of different ways, whether for athletics, academics, or social functions."
Although the Center doesn't directly impact the quality of play on the courts, it does help to attract better tennis players, he notes. It was the site of the 2009 NCAA Men's Division III Championships and will serve as host site again for the 2011 Men's and Women's Division III Championships.
"We also hosted an international junior Boys and Girls 18 and Under event at Biszantz for the first time in 2010," Settles says. "As elite players are exposed to the facility and all that it has to offer, we hope that they will want to train and compete there as part of one of CMS' teams.
"Next year it would be great to be playing for a national championship at our very own award-winning facility," he adds.
The Architectural Commission will hold a reception for the award winners at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9 in the City Hall lobby, preceding its regularly scheduled meeting. A formal awards presentation will follow at 7 p.m. Recipients receive a framed certificate signed by the chair of the commission and the city mayor, along with a framed photo of their particular project.
It's not the first honor for the The Biszantz Family Tennis Center, which won the 2009 Outdoor Tennis Facility of the Year Award given by the American Sports Builders Association.
And, Settles says that he has submitted paperwork for the Center to be nominated for the 2010 USTA (United States Tennis Association) Outstanding Facility Award.
Biszantz Family Tennis Center Wins City Design Award
The Biszantz Family Tennis Center at CMC has received an Excellence in Design Award from the Claremont Architectural Commission, in the category of New Construction and Sustainable Landscaping.
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In hailing an emerging bipartisan consensus in the Senate on immigration reform, President Obama added Tuesday to the momentum to fix a broken-down system that long ago stopped making sense and serving the country. For at least a day, Washington found itself in the glow of a rare - and welcome - harmony.
It's not likely to last, as Mr. Obama acknowledged in a speech in Las Vegas, where he laid out a framework for overhauling the immigration system. But the president did the sensible thing by standing aside, for the time being, to let Congress take the lead on crafting a bill in the coming months. For now, the White House will offer no legislation, nor even very much in the way of specifics beyond the president's statement of principles.
The president's strategy appears to be to allow Senate Republican leaders, including the four who signed a bipartisan blueprint on immigration Monday, to soften up the deep, long-standing animosity among House Republicans toward granting legal status to illegal immigrants. That makes sense in Washington's polarized political atmosphere, where legislation from the White House may actually stiffen the GOP's resistance.
But Mr. Obama also made clear that if progress slows toward a deal, the administration will submit its own bill. The implication, and the threat to Republicans, is clear: Act soon to forge a reasonable deal, or risk being seen - once again - as impeding progress on the issue that will shape political attitudes for the nation's fastest-growing group of minority voters.
Congressional Republicans, especially in the House, have trashed the idea of "amnesty" for illegal immigrants for years. They should think hard about the carrot, as well as the stick, the president is offering them in the aftermath of November's elections, in which he won more than 70 percent of the Hispanic vote. It may not erase all the GOP's woes with Hispanic voters if the party goes along with a plan that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented residents. But blocking a deal will almost certainly cement those problems for a generation or more.
As the White House holds its powder, Congress must grapple with some harsh realities. If illegal immigrants are to gain traction on a path to citizenship, Congress must find a way to clear the nation's current waiting list for permanent resident visas, which now includes applicants who have been waiting for nearly 25 years. It makes no sense to require illegal immigrants to wait at the back of a line that may exceed their life expectancy.
And while Republicans may reasonably insist on measures to tighten security at the border - which is already more secure than at any point in recent decades - they should not be allowed to use it as an excuse to further delay sweeping reform.
The president has offered a useful roadmap - even tighter border security; tougher requirements for employers to verify applicants' immigration status; and a pathway to citizenship - that closely mirrors the bipartisan accord taking shape in the Senate. The real test will be whether lawmakers can nail down the details of a bill that recognizes the reality that 11 million undocumented immigrants are here to stay, as well as the nation's ongoing need for new immigrants who bring energy, drive and talent to our shores.


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Life after Tiger looksvbright for Steve Williams
Three days after Tiger Woods announced his New Zealand caddie was no longer needed, Steve Williams talks to Simon Plumb about what's next, new boss Adam Scott and Tiger's pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' major win record.
Q When was a permanent arrangement with Australian Adam Scott first discussed?
A After the AT&T National, where I caddied for Adam while Tiger was injured, that's when I knew I would no longer be caddying for Tiger.
So I headed over to England for the British Open and Adam picked me up from London. We drove to Royal St George's and in the car the conversation centred on what had just happened.
I expressed to Adam that I'd really enjoyed the two events where I'd caddied for him, and we made a decision there.
Q Have you and Adam identified when your first, full-time tournament will be?
A Yes, there's a World Golf Championship event in two weeks time and a major [PGA Championship] the following week so it's commencing as of right now.
Change in anything is good. I was with Tiger for 13 years and never caddied for anyone else during that time, so a change of scene is quite refreshing.
Don't get me wrong, but working for an American for so many years – particularly being involved in the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup – if I was a golf fan and not caddying, I'd be backing the other team.
I caddied for Greg Norman in the 80s and a little bit for Ian Baker-Finch and Mike Clayton as well, and Terry Gale, so I've always felt a close associations with the Australian professionals. To be working with another Australian professional is exciting.
Q What goals do you have left in golf?
A While Adam's had a great career so far, I personally feel he's underachieved given the talent he's got. My long-term goal with Adam would be to help him across the line and win a major. He's certainly got enough ability.
Most of all I just want to go out there and have fun again.
It's been difficult to do that of late with Tiger, I'm not going to deny that. First and foremost, let's get out there and start enjoying it again, not that I didn't enjoy it with Tiger, but recently it has been challenging. I'm really looking forward to a new a challenge.
Q Is Adam based in Australia? And will that make life easier for you and your family?
A Yes, Adam lives on the Gold Coast and plays in Australia a little bit. He's based on the American PGA Tour but likes to support the Australian Tour, and that's a place where I've always enjoyed caddying. It's where I started my career in the late 70s.
Q November brings the Presidents Cup, that could lead to some interesting matches, potentially, Adam against Tiger.
A Adam will be on the International Team for the Presidents Cup. Being honest, I've always found that event awkward. I've always wanted Tiger to win his matches obviously, but inside me I'd rather have the other team win the overall thing.
It's always been awkward because I'm the only non-American on their team. That's going to change now obviously.
I've got some good friends on that American team, but there'll be some good needling going on that week in Melbourne.
Q What are the plans for the Steve Williams Foundation – Tiger's a board member – is Adam likely to become part of it?
A There's definitely going to be some changes in that area, no question. A lot of the fund-raising for the foundation came through Tiger's efforts and we're tremendously appreciative of that.
Tiger was instrumental in getting the foundation started and has been a tremendous supporter.
It's a bit early to tell what might happen yet as things have only just shaken out over the last day or two, but it will be decided on in the not too distant future.
Q Will you continue to be part of speedway racing?
A It's no secret I absolutely love my racing. I also love to promote the sport and am a big believer in speedway and that it's one of the best sports in New Zealand.
I'm fortunate to have been a spokesperson of the sport and that's important to me.
I always compete in as many races I can, and caddying for Adam won't change that.
Q Who might replace you as Tiger's caddie?
A I have no idea, but I would think that most people, if given the opportunity, would certainly love to be working with such an iconic figure.
When I was growing up I always had this pipedream of caddying for Jack Nicklaus. I probably could have had that opportunity, I actually arranged for my brother to caddie for Jack a couple of times in Australia. I guess I could have but the next best thing to Jack was Tiger Woods.
Q On the subject of Jack, how do you rate Tiger's chances of beating his record of 18 major championships?
A He's still four short of tying it and five away from taking it. I know Tiger well obviously and there's no question over his desire to achieve it when he comes back to full fitness. That's always fuelled him.
If anyone can do it, it's Tiger, there's no two ways about that.
The difficult side of it is the calibre of players gets better and better every single year.
As we move forward the challenge is getting greater and greater. The last six majors have been won by guys who had never won one before. That's incredible.
Take some of the great players, the Ernie Elses, the Phil Mickelsons, and go back to when they last won majors. They're hard tournaments to win. I'm not saying Tiger's not going to do it, because he's a special player. But the challenge five years ago seemed very do-able. It's a much greater challenge now.
Q You've said you will not caddie beyond the age of 55 [he's 47]. What are your plans for then?
A I've been closely associated with golf all my life, from caddying for my dad as a kid at Paraparaumu, through to playing as a junior and then caddying professionally on tour.
I feel like I've accumulated a good wealth of knowledge of what it takes to play at any level, and when I finish caddying I'd love to share that experience.
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21 taxi drivers in Leeds 'have excess points'
Twenty-one taxi drivers in Leeds are still operating despite having 12 or more points on their licences, Leeds City Council figures show.
Now the authority is to consider introducing extra training for drivers who are over the disqualification threshold.
Statistics revealed one driver had 20 points for offences including driving without insurance.
Others received points for speeding and driving while using a mobile.
Councillor Javaid Akhtar, of the Professional Drivers of Yorkshire Private Hire Car Association, said: "Twenty points is too many.
"If you're carrying people in your vehicle, they want to be absolutely sure the service provider is providing the best service for the customer."
The council will decide next week whether to start a three month consultation on revising their motoring convictions policy.
Possible changes include imposing further training for taxi drivers who have avoided disqualification by claiming "exceptional hardship".
Mike Utting, from the Leeds Joint Taxi Council and Streamline Cabs, said accumulating points was a danger for professional drivers.
He said: "We do have drivers that have points on their licences. I think it's just one of those things. If you are driving so many miles a lot of people are bound to get points on their licence.
"I think any form of training if someone has 12 points is a good thing."


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Fetal Retinoid Syndrome
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General Discussion
Fetal retinoid syndrome is a characteristic pattern of mental and physical birth defects that results from maternal use of retinoids, the synthetic derivatives of vitamin A, during pregnancy. The most well known retinoid is isotretinoin (Accutane), a drug used to treat severe cystic acne. The range and severity of associated abnormalities will vary greatly from case to case. However, characteristic features may include growth delays before and after birth (prenatal and postnatal growth retardation); malformations of the skull and facial (craniofacial) region; central nervous system abnormalities; heart abnormalities; and/or additional physical findings.
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Henry to sign for Barcelona
MADRID, Spain -- Thierry Henry is leaving English club Arsenal to sign with Barcelona in one of European soccer's top transfers of the offseason.
Arsenal announced on Saturday it had reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Henry, its team captain.
"Arsenal Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Thierry Henry. The deal is subject to a medical and the completion of formalities," the club said on its Web site.
Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano told radio Marca on Saturday: "We're optimistic we'll conclude the negotiations on Monday and we've told the player that too."
"I still must pass a medical [exam] on Monday but yes, I have chosen Barcelona," Henry told the French sports daily L'Equipe on Saturday. "I will sign there for the next four seasons."
"Nothing has been signed yet but both sides reached an agreement on Friday. I have chosen Barcelona for the football they play, for their history and their stadium," he added.
"I am sad to leave Arsenal. I would have stayed there for life. I didn't want things to happen that way but I'm also ready for a new challenge."
Henry said the fact that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would not commit to extending his contract, which runs until 2008, had influenced his decision.
Henry pointed to his age, the Wenger aspect and the departure of team director David Dein in April as his reasons in an open letter in Britain's Sun newspaper.
"I respect [Wenger's] his decision and honesty but I will be 31 at the end of next season and I cannot take the chance to be there without Arsene Wenger and David Dein.
"David Dein is no longer there, and there is no denying the fact this has destabilised the team and the manager."
Dein left in April after a boardroom disagreement over U.S. tycoon Stan Kroenke, who has been increasing his shares in the club and has been rumored to be interested in mounting a takeover bid.
Henry was the focal point at Arsenal and their top scorer in four of the five Premier League seasons between 2001-06, though he spent much of the last campaign sidelined with injuries.
He turned down a move to Barcelona and signed a four-year contract with Arsenal after they lost to Frank Rijkaard's team in the 2006 Champions League final.
Henry was a member of the France squad that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. He has won 92 caps and scored 39 goals for France.
The prolific forward has been sidelined by a groin injury but said he would soon be back in action.
"I will be back in training in 15 days," he told L'Equipe. "Barcelona resume around July 20. That leaves me with three weeks to prepare myself well."
Information from Reuters and The Associated Press was used in this report.


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Paid £695 for Zoom Treatment result is two shades lighter only. I am having crown done and am worried about the matching shade will be poor after I use tray treatment given with zoom procedure?
Had Zoom Whitening: Is 2 Times Lighter Shade Achieved All That is Possible?
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Use your bleaching trays
Hold off on fabricating your new crown if possible. Use your bleaching trays regularly for the next few weeks and you will likely be surprised by how much whiter your teeth will get. Although I feel Zoom! is the best in office whitening on the market, it can be unpredictable. In cases where the results aren't stunning, the best next choice is to use whitening trays for 2-4 weeks. (sometimes for really stubborn teeth, longer) Compliance is key. If you use them as indicated, you will certainly see great results. Just remember to wait about 10-14 days once you finish bleaching so that your final color will be "set" and your new crown will match you new color. Good luck and please use your trays, I think you will be happily surprised.
It can still get lighter.
In my experience the best results are achieved with ZOOM when the in-office treatment is followed by at least 3 tray applications at home. This seems to brighten the teeth further and make the result more long-lasting. This is the good news. The other thing to consider is that tooth whitening is less predictable in terms of the final shade that will result. One person can end up with a dazzling white smile and another person will only get slightly lighter. This is dependent on the shade range that you start with (yellow teeth seem to whiten better than greyer teeth) and in some cases the structure of an individual's teeth.
Speak to your dentist and let him know that you are not as satisfied as you had hoped for and see if they can shed some light on your situation and help you understand what is happening in your mouth.
Does Zoom Whitening Work Well?
Zoom whitening is an extremely effective whitening procedure, but the results do vary from patient to patient. We consistently see 4-6 shades of improvement following the Zoom procedure. We do provide trays and ask the patient to bleach for another 4-5 days or until they are satisfied with the color. After the last day of bleaching we wait 3-4 days before finalizing any shade matching for porcelain crowns or veneers. This gives the teeth time to rehydrate after the whitening and the final color is then chosen.
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The Tourism Minister Kumari Selja has said that development of infrastructure holds the key to the growth of tourism and that is why the Government is investing heavily for integrated development of the Infrastructure Sector. Speaking at a travel award function here today she said, all possible steps are being taken to promote tourism related infrastructure such as the Hotel and Travel Industry, developing tourism circuits, working towards preservation of monuments, human resources development, and, upgradation of information technology. The Minister said, it is evident that Tourism is a major driver of economic growth globally. For a country like ours, Tourism Sector is not only a major contributor to the growth of the economy but a generator of employment opportunities as well. She said, the Government is committed to providing inclusive growth to all sections of the population. Tourism Sector, with 9.24% share of employment, accords a perfect opportunity to translate our vision of inclusive growth to reality.
Here is the full text of Minister's speech:
"It gives me great pleasure to be present here today amongst all of you, the stalwarts of the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry, to celebrate the coming of a new era in the industry.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the last year has been quite hard on all of us in the industry. Today we are at a juncture where the Industry, all over the world, is recovering from the negative impact of the global economic slowdown. It is to our credit that we have successfully weathered the storm. The New Year holds a beacon of hope with figures of tourist arrivals in the country improving by 21% in December 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008. This is the highest positive growth rate witnessed in the whole of last year. This trend has continued in the first quarter of this year. The arrival figures have gone up by 12.8% over the same period of last year with the growth of Foreign Exchange Earnings in terms of the Dollar being 41.3%. It is in this context that I would like to congratulate the Industry and, the Award Winners in particular, for the resilience displayed by them. The efforts of the entire tourism fraternity, under adverse circumstances, have resulted in the emergence of the Sector on a stronger footing.
It is evidenced that Tourism is a major driver of economic growth globally. For a country like ours, Tourism Sector is not only a major contributor to the growth of the economy but a generator of employment opportunities as well. We are committed to providing inclusive growth to all sections of the population. Tourism Sector, with 9.24% share of employment, accords a perfect opportunity to translate our vision of inclusive growth to reality. Towards this end, we are working keenly in tandem with all stakeholders to transform this vision and transfer its benefits to every citizen of the country.
Tourism works in synergy. The Government primarily plays the role of a facilitator, acting as a catalyst for the development and promotion of tourism. The participation of Stakeholders, the driving force in the Industry, is of paramount importance. The facilities and services provided by the Industry contribute extensively to the visitor experience. It is, therefore, absolutely imperative that we not only maintain the quality of facilities and services offered, but also bring them at par with the best in the world. We must keep pace with changing trends and requirements of the visiting tourists. We can ill afford to take continuing success and growth of the Tourism Sector for granted. Improving our products, careful planning, refined marketing strategies and bolstered efforts are the need of the hour.
Realizing that development of infrastructure holds the key to the growth of tourism, The Government is investing heavily for integrated development of the Infrastructure Sector. All possible steps are being taken to promote tourism related infrastructure. We are encouraging the Hotel and Travel Industry, developing tourism circuits, working towards preservation of monuments, human resources development, and, upgradation of information technology. The key to success lies in synergous unison of efforts and resources. The numerous initiatives undertaken have resulted in development of unique products like Rural, Adventure, Eco, Wellness & Medical, Cruise, Heliport, and, Caravan Tourism.
Our interactions with other economic ministries for development of tourism infrastructure have borne fruits. A five year tax holiday has been provided for two, three and four-star hotels coming up in destinations having UNESCO declared World Heritage Sites. In addition, the tax holiday provided to 2, 3 and 4 star hotels coming up in NCR Region in view of the Commonwealth Games 2010 has also been extended up to 31st July 2010. Our unrelenting efforts have resulted in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) de-linking credit for hotel projects from commercial real estate, thereby enabling hotel projects to avail credit at relaxed norms and reduced interest rates. Further, the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) norms have been relaxed to solve the problem of liquidity being faced by the hotel industry due to economic slow down. The current budget has also proposed the 'Investment Linked Deduction' which would benefit the hospitality industry substantially.
Apart from financial incentives, we are also working on convergence of infrastructure development schemes and works of other key Ministries of Railways, Road Transport, Civil Aviation, External Affairs and Home Affairs to give a fillip to the tourism promotional activities.
Another step in the direction is the introduction of 'Visa on Arrival' Scheme for tourists on a pilot basis with effect from 1st January 2010. This scheme is applicable to tourists coming from those countries which while being potential source markets for India do not pose any security concerns. Presently, the scheme is applicable to citizens of Singapore, Finland, New Zealand, Japan and Luxembourg. Citizens of 18 countries have been identified for issuance of Long Term Visas to India. These measures are expected to boost the tourist arrivals in the country. We are, however, aware that some issues still remain unresolved in the field of issue of visas. With the intention of resolving these issues and enabling a hassle-free visa transaction for tourists, we are actively pursuing the same with the Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs. We hope that the experience of getting an Indian visa for all genuine tourists becomes a truly pleasant one in the near future.
I would like to mention here that, in our effort to develop and promote tourism, we have also to keep in mind the importance of sustainable tourism and the need of protecting our environment. India, a region with the world's greatest bio–diversity and varied natural locales, is an ideal destination for eco-tourism. We recognize the importance of cleanliness, general hygiene and sanitation in making India a memorable tourist destination. We are laying the greatest significance on Solid Waste Management and maintenance of international standards in cleanliness and hygiene. In the longer run, this would ensure provision of a better quality of life to our own citizens.
Domestic tourism is a big contributor to the growth of this sector. The number of domestic tourists is increasing every year. In order to promote domestic tourism, we support the State Governments and Union Territories in developing tourism infrastructure at major destinations by providing Central Financial Assistance. A scheme for development of nationally and internationally important destinations and circuits has been launched recently. Twenty nine Mega Destinations and Circuits have so far been identified on the basis of footfalls and their future potential. Tourism projects for 21 of these destinations and circuits have already been sanctioned. The development plans of these destinations/circuits are being synergized with the infrastructure schemes and plans of other related Ministries.
I would once again like to congratulate all of you who have won the Express Travel World Awards which am told have been independently validated and is one of the benchmarks for the Industry. I would also like to congratulate all those who have been nominated for the award and would like to wish them all the best for the coming year so that they could also be in the list of recipients next year.


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Spacious living and dining area with large-screen satellite TV, DVD and dining table for 14 - Adjacent guest cloakroom - Luxurious, European style kitchen with all appliances - Open air lounge with comfortable seating and day bed - Thai style sala with 14 seat dining, gas BBQ, fridge and Ipod dock - Sea facing master bedroom suite with 50" smart satellite TV, Blu-ray DVD, bar fridge and Luxury bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers - Six double or twin bedrooms, each with similar facilities to master bedoom - Bunk room sleeping 6 and children's living room with 40" smart satellite TV, Blu-ray DVD, bar fridge and en-suite shower room - First floor fitness centre, sauna, multi-media room, outdoor massage sala, separate sala for relaxing, pantry and shower - Conference area with seating for 30, overhead projector and screen, Skype, Ipod dock and outdoor seating - Fully equipped gym - Pool with mineralised treated water- Outdoor shower & WC - Garden - Underground parking for 12 cars - Gate to beach
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Just an hour's flight from Bangkok and a different world, Koh Samui is an idyllic island of swaying palm trees, gentle tropical breezes, soft sands and smiles - everywhere! Unlike other holiday destinations in the area, there is no protracted rainy season and this, combined with a temperature range of just a few degrees - approximately 24-30° - make this a perfect tropical retreat.
Villa Retreats has lots of luxury villas on Koh Samui, many where you will be looked after by discreet resident staff, but all where you can choose to laze away the day at home, by the pool or enjoy nearby beaches, bars and restaurants.
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WTG Fundraising Events
The WTG Fundraising Committee currently has two fundraisers going on; the annual raffle and Shrek-a-Friend. The raffle features five great prizes including the first prize of a year of dining out featuring more than a dozen gift certificates to local restaurants valued at $425. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased by calling the WTG at 860-423-2245. Shrek-a Friend offers you the opportunity to have some fun with your friends while raising funds and awareness for the WTG.
We have 3 five-foot-high Shrek cut-outs ready to be placed on the lawn of the friend of your choice. For just $20 you can place an order with the Windham Theatre Guild to have one of our Shreks placed on your friend's lawn for 24 to 48 hours. They will receive a letter letting them know who was responsible for Shrek's appearance and will have the opportunity to "Shrek you back". If you would rather remain anonymous, we are willing to keep your secret for an extra $5.
If you would like to join in the fun and live in one of the towns listed below, visit our website at www.windhamtheatreguild.org or call us at 860-423-2245. Shreks can be placed in Andover, Ashford, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Franklin, Hampton, Hebron, Lebanon, Mansfield, Scotland, Willington and Windham but not on public property or in apartment complexes or other living communities.
Join the fun, Shrek-a-Friend and help support your local community theatre group and don't miss the show on July 18, 19, 25, 26, 31, August 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and July 20 & 27 at 2:00 pm at the Burton Leavitt Theatre.


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It's Saturday.
There's not going to be a ton of news, and I don't cover college football. So, for no other reason than that I feel like it, I've decided to raid my DVD (and VHS) collection to bring you 18 Movies that I Own (and by definition love or at least like a lot) that Maybe You Missed. Some of these are incredible movies that maybe everyone has seen, but seeing as how many are now a decade old, I don't want to take it for granted. These aren't my favorite movies of all time, just awesome movies that I don't know whether everyone else is aware of.
If you think a movie on this list is too well known/popular, let me know. I'll replace it with something else good but more obscure. The Red Violin anyone? Feel free to share your own…do me a favor though, and embed video clips in the comments.
1. The Royal Tenenbaums, 2001
This first one is tough, because it is one of my favorites, and I love it so much that I feel like surely everyone has seen it. Easily the best movie on this list, Tenenbaums is funny and sad and filled with wonderful performances. One of my my all time favorites. My wife and I drove over an hour to see it, and this scene alone was worth the drive and the price of admission. This is my favorite of the Wes Anderson films, though I also own The Life Aquatic (better end than beginning) and The Darjeeling Limited.
2. High Fidelity, 2000
This is another one that might just be too good for this list. If you haven't seen it, you should. John Cusak's best movie (even over Say Anything) is the story of a guy trying to grow up and get over the past. I refer to it regularly, and the staff of Championship Vinyl pretty much embodies the spirit of 18to88.com (language NSFW). Like Tenebaums, this actually IS one of my favorite movies ever.
3. News Radio, Season 1 and 2 1995 and 1996
It's not a movie, but News Radio was one of the great forgotten shows of the 90s. 30 Rock owes a major debt to this brilliant comedy that ended both too soon and too late. It was too soon because of the untimely death of Phil Hartman, but too late because it continued for one season past his death thanks to the unfortunate addition of Jon Lovitz. Here's an amazing scene from early in the show.
4. The Mission, 1986
Maybe it's a cheat because it was nominated for so many Academy Awards, but since it only won one and is 20 years old, maybe people haven't seen it. The amazing and heartbreaking tale of Jesuit Missionaries in Argentina, it's one of the most beautiful and powerful movies you've probably never seen.
5. Nueve Reinas, 2000
Possibly the best Argentine film ever, this is a hilarious and cool story of con-men. It's authentically porteno, right down to the cons using exact change. This movie just feels like Buenos Aires. Don't bother with the American remake.
6 & 7. Frank Herbert's Dune/Children of Dune, 2000/2001
Dune is one of the master works of Science Fiction and along with Ender's Game and Foundation forms the bedrock of great Sci Fi novels. Dune was crappily adapted in the 1980s by David Lynch, but don't bother with it. Check out the SciFi Channel's miniseries adaptation. The first volume is good, but slow. What's really awesome is the follow up Children of Dune. It covers the second and third books of the series and is brilliant.
8. The Stand, 1994
I'm not a horror fan. I'm not really a Stephen King fan. However, his adaptation of his best book is excellent. The story of a plague and an apocalyptic showdown between the forces of God and Satan is amazing. It was written for network TV, so some of it feels a little dated/cheesy today, but it's still excellent.
9. The Castle, 1997
Even if you seen the other movies on this list, I'm willing to bet you didn't see this one. It's a hilarious, weird, and heartwarming independent Australian film, with a young Eric Bana as a co-star. Go try and find this movie. You'll love it.
10. Magnolia, 1999
Deb and I almost walked out of this movie during the middle of Julianne Moore's profane meltdown. But then they all started singing. This movie is painfully hard to watch, but amazing and brilliant and beautiful. It also gave us a saying that has carried us through a lot of dark and bizarre moments. "This is something that happens". How Aimee Mann didn't win and Academy Award over Phil Collins still baffles me.
11. Gross Pointe Blank, 1997
If High Fidelity isn't his best movie, then Gross Pointe Blank might be the best Cusak has to offer. Funny, smart, and existentially insightful, Gross Point Blank has become more meaningful to me as I get to 'reunion age'. It's so violent and funny and the soundtrack…
12. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, 1998
Guy Ritche's first film and the one that helped him land Madonna. I'm not sure that's a good thing. Anyway, the movie is hilarious and inventive with snappy dialogue and a great performance by Jason Statham before he was a mediocre action star. (Language on clip very NSFW!)
My favorite movie as a teen, Weird Al's UHF is an insane mishmash of the hilarious and the pointless. The movie features a young Michael Richards before he became Kramer. If you haven't seen him as Stanley Spudowski, you haven't lived. This is one of my all time favorite scenes from any movie ever.
14. Gattaca, 1997
This is another one that I feel guilty for putting on this list. Everyone has seen Gattaca, right? One of the best sci fi movies ever made, it's also the height of Ethan Hawks prowess and has Jude Law right on the cusp of stardom. A moving and powerful film that no one should miss.
15. Return to Me, 2000
One for the ladies, Return to Me stars my favorite FBI agent David Duchovny and is a sweet and funny film. There's not much to it, but you laugh because the characters are sharply drawn by Bonnie (I always play the disapproving sister) Hunt who wrote the film.
16. Donnie Darko, 2001
Dark, insane, brilliant and haunting, Donnie Darko is a great sci fi movie. You have to fight through its density, but it's cool if you are up for some reality bending.
17. Waiting for Guffman, 1996
This is a cheat. I had this movie at one point, but now all I own is A Mighty Wind. Waiting for Guffman is waaaay better. The best of the Chris Guest mockumentaries, the escapades of Corky St. Clair in this adaptation of Waiting for Godot are not to be missed. "You are bastard people" is another of my favorite lines.
18. Bonhoeffer, 2003
A little more recent than some on this list, Bonhoeffer is a powerful documentary about the lone voice of reason and faith in Nazi Germany in the 30s. The man died a martyr after living a life dedicated to truth, peace, and God. This is an amazing film.


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Phoenix Technologies now offers equipment to make recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or rPET.
The small-capacity system, which can have a cost of entry as low as $1 million, has a footprint of 1,000 square feet and can be built in 160 days, according to a news release from Phoenix, a Bowling Green, Ohio-based producer of rPET.
"We believe this provides an affordable option for those that have found self-manufacture to be cost-prohibitive up until now," Robert Deardurff, Phoenix president, said in the release.
The equipment produces resin that is ideal for a variety of food and beverage applications, including fruit, according to the release.
"Our philosophy is that rPET supply is better suited to multiple, smaller, processing operations versus one or two large-capacity plants. We believe in a local 'consume, collect, convert' approach," Deardurff said in the release.
For more information, visit www.phoenixtechnologies.net.
Phoenix Technologies now offers equipment to make recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or rPET.


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Today I opened a new feature request (http://rt.cpan.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=25178) on MP4::Info perl module to include my patch to read the title in a Sony PSP files. Read this post to know more about the way title is encoded in PSP Mp4 files. With the following patch mp4infopatch.txt (applied to Info.pm) you can read the title of an PSP MP4 file using the following code snippet:
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Alberta actors Landon Liboiron and Jessica Parker Kennedy find new life after cancellation
There is life after cancellation.
Just ask Alberta actors Landon Liboiron and Jessica Parker Kennedy, whose high-profile TV shows both got the axe earlier this year and yet have moved on to, if not greener, than certainly equally green pastures.
A native of Jenner, Alta., Liboiron's career has been on the rise ever since Paul Gross plunged a bayonet in his forehead in 2008's Calgary-shot First World War drama Passchendaele. He followed it up with a recurring stint on cult-favourite Degrassi before landing what seemed like a dream role in the Steven Spielberg-produced sci-fi series Terra Nova.
As teen lead Josh Shannon, Liboiron was dodging dinosaurs and teen angst in a role that seemed destined to propel him to stardom. Alas, despite spending a reported $4-million per episode and building massive sets in Australia, Fox decided not to renew the show for a second season.
No fear, Liboiron quickly landed an arguably cooler show when he signed onto Netflix's, Eli Roth-produced series Hemlock Grove. Based on the horror novel by Brian McGreevey, it tells the story of a murder and mayhem in a crumbling Pennsylvania steeltown. Liboiron plays a gypsy, trailer-park kid who may also be a werewolf. Famke Janssen and Bill Skarsgard are among his co-stars for the series, scheduled to air in early 2013.
Meanwhile, Canuck fans will have to tune into Netflix to watch former Calgarian Jessica Parker Kennedy's recurring role in CW's 90210 in its fifth season, since Global-TV stopped carrying the show years ago. Kennedy signed onto the reboot this year as a veteran of CW, having starred in the cult hit The Secret Circle alongside fellow Albertan Natasha Henstridge among others. Despite a spirited letter-writing campaign from fans, The Secret Circle was cancelled by CW earlier this year. But 90210 is not the only place to catch Kennedy. Wait a year and you'll be able to see her in an even bigger TV series. She has landed a lead role — reportedly as a French prostitute — in the Michael Bay-produced pirate adventure series Black Sails. The series, which will air in 2014, is a prequel to Treasure Island.


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Picture: Trace Cyrus Radioshack's HTC EVO 3D launch party held at The RadioShack Pop-Up 3D Lounge West Hollywood, California - 23.06.11
Rocker Trace Cyrus has added to his tattoo collection with an inking of country icon Willie Nelson.
Miley Cyrus' half-brother is covered with body art, and in May (12) he stunned fans by unveiling a sprawling tattoo of an American Indian complete with headdress on the side of his skull.
On Tuesday (25Sep12) he went under the needle once again - and he kept his Twitter followers updated throughout the session to have Nelson's portrait inked on his leg.
In a series of posts, he writes, "It's going down. Willie Nelson will soon be on my leg forever. Getting tatted by chrisgarciatattoos in my crib!"


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South Korea has deployed a new cruise missile system capable of hitting targets in the North "anywhere, anytime".
Two days after North Korea's nuclear test, South Korea called in reporters for a video presentation of the missile being fired from a warship and a submarine.
"With this missile, we could hit any facility, equipment or individual target in the North anywhere at anytime of our choosing," said Army Major General Ryu Young-Jeo.
Defence ministry spokesman Kim Min-Seok said the missile was accurate enough to target a particular window on a building.
It has "deadly destructive power" that could "restrain the enemy headquarters' activities during wartime", Mr Kim said.
The South Korea military has been on heightened alert since Pyongyang first threatened the nuclear test it eventually conducted on Tuesday. It was the North's third test, following previous detonations in 2006 and 2009, and seismic data suggested it was significantly more powerful.
The next day, South Korea said it would speed up the development of longer-range ballistic missiles that could cover the whole of North Korea.
In October last year, South Korea reached a deal with the US to almost triple the range of its ballistic missile systems, with Seoul arguing it needed an upgrade to counter the North's own missile development.
The US has 28,500 troops in South Korea and guarantees a nuclear "umbrella" in case of an atomic attack. In return, Seoul accepts limits on its ballistic missile capabilities.
The South said it would speed up the deployment of a "kill chain" system capable of detecting, targeting and destroying North Korean missiles.


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