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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes Zinedine Zidane could become first-team coach at the club, possibly as early as this summer.
With Paris Saint-Germain reportedly unwilling to release Carlo Ancelotti, and departing Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes confirming he is unavailable, Madrid's search for a new man to replace Jose Mourinho looks no closer to resolution so more creative options are coming under consideration.
Perez, speaking to Spanish TV station Telecinco after being confirmed on Wednesday for a new four-year term as Los Blancos president, said the former 'galactico' had all the attributes a Madrid boss would need.
"[Zidane] could be the coach," he said. "He has the qualifications and he is a madridista. We have not yet thought about it because we have been very scrupulous with the steps. But he fulfils all the requirements, for sure."
Zidane was appointed sporting director at Madrid in July 2011, but had little day-to-day interaction with the first team during Mourinho's time in charge, and spent much of last year back in France acquiring his coaching badges.
Perez suggested it might be a little early yet for 'Zizou' to take the top job at Madrid, but did not rule out the possibility.
"It is a subject we need to evaluate," he said. "In the first stage it is a little… I do not want to say risky, but he needs to be battle-hardened."
Ancelotti remains the front-runner for the Bernabeu job, and is apparently keen to move to Madrid, however, the question of his replacement in Paris remains unresolved.
Reports in Spain and France suggest PSG's initial plan was to install Leonardo as an interim coach for the 2013-14 season, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger then to come in next summer. However, the nine-month ban the Brazilian received in May for shoulder-charging referee Alexandre Castro after the club's 1-1 draw at home to Valenciennes, has ruled him out of a day-to-day coaching role.
Perez suggested that, given how complicated the situation had become, no decision would be made on Madrid's new boss for a week at least.
"Not this week," he said. "We must look at things and examine them."
Perez has regularly spoken of Zidane as the "leader" of the club's new "sporting project" in recent weeks, however, the Frenchman has yet to reveal his own expectations of the role.
He is currently on holiday, and played in two charity friendlies last weekend - with his World Cup '98 team-mates in Rodez in France on Friday, then at Old Trafford in a Madrid versus Manchester United legends game on Sunday.
A similar legends event against a Juventus selection is being played at the Bernabeu this Sunday, with Zidane reportedly then due back at his office at Madrid's Valdebebas training facility on Monday morning.
Reports in England suggested that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy turned down a chance to speak with Zidane about a possible transfer for Gareth Bale this week, as Levy preferred to deal directly with Perez.
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AN ambitious bid to put Scotland's answer to Hadrian's Wall firmly on the world tourist map is being launched today.
Scotland and three other countries have prepared a joint case to the United Nations to secure coveted World Heritage Site status for the "Roman Frontier", a series of fortifications that stretches across Europe, and includes the 2000-year-old Antonine Wall, which stretches 37 miles from Bo'ness in the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the Clyde.
The most famous wall in Britain, Hadrian's Wall, which runs through Cumbria, Northumbria and Tyne and Wear, already holds World Heritage Status, and is a magnet for millions of tourists to the UK.
Now Historic Scotland, which is helping to prepare the case, hopes winning World Heritage status for the Antonine Wall will do for Scotland what Hadrian's has done for the English counties. Scotland, Austria, Germany and Slovakia have lodged the proposal with UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, to press ahead with a formal bid to secure World Heritage status for the Roman Frontier.
It marks the first time a multi-national bid has been launched for World Heritage Site status. It is also hoped African and Asian nations with Roman frontiers will also eventually join the formal bid, which could take up to three years.
A successful bid for the wall, which was built to keep Scots warriors away from the Roman empire, is expected to attract thousands of visitors every year, and inject hundreds of thousands of pounds into the Lothians economy. If the bid is given the green light, the Antonine Wall will join Edinburgh's Old and New Towns as the World Heritage Sites in the Lothians.
Tourism bosses have already welcomed the possibility of World Heritage Site status for the wall, and the prospect of thousands of extra visitors to the Lothians.
A spokesman for Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board said: "We are delighted with the possibility of another World Heritage Site within Edinburgh and the Lothians.
"The Antonine Wall is one of the area's forgotten treasures but it was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire and is an important part of Scotland's history."
Dr Elaine Murray, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, said: "World Heritage Site status should ensure their survival for many years to come and emphasise the history we share with our European neighbours."
Built around 140AD, the wall stretches from Bo'ness, through Falkirk, Kirkintilloch, Polmont, Bearsden to Old Kilpatrick. It consists of a turf rampart on a stone base, fronted by a wide and deep ditch. Forts linked by a road, were built at roughly two-mile intervals. The Antonine Wall was only occupied for a generation, being abandoned as early as 160AD.
About two-thirds of the wall survives today with the rest being lost to housing, factories and roads.
Four miles of the Antonine Wall and four forts are in the care of Scottish cabinet ministers and looked after by Historic Scotland.
The remainder of the wall is secured as a scheduled ancient monument on private land, and cannot be touched without approval from Historic Scotland.
Today, groups behind other World Heritage Sites such as Hadrian's Wall and New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, said securing the status represents a potential goldmine for attractions.
Jane Brantom, co-ordinator of the Hadrian's Wall Tourism Partnership, said securing World Heritage Site status would attract droves of extra tourists to the Lothians.

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As the first half of 2012 draws to a close, many investors are looking back on what has been a tumultuous start to the year. The S&P 500 began the time period with a solid 10.3% gain in the first three months, leading many to think that a broad and robust recovery was underway.
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By M Sprague
From: New England
Sep 2, 2011
|I posted up some photos from my recon trip over here late last fall so those who are in to exploring will have some idea what is there and the best approach. It was hard to get good shots through all the trees, but they should give some idea of the potential.
By jim.dangle
Aug 3, 2013
Last week I decided to bushwhack into the Premarital Crag from Sawyer Pond Road after being intrigued by the pictures Mark Sprague posted. The initial approach took 2 hours, the first 45 minutes of which was enjoyable climb up and increasingly steep wooded slope until I came to small mossy slabs that likely make up the northern extent of Green's. From there I could see Owl's across the valley and further to the south a higher crag that likely made up the southern extent of the Eastern Crags of Green's. The next hour was quite rugged as I traversed very steeps slopes with lots of leaf-covered scree, blow-downs, large boulders, and one perilous loose section. It was hard to follow a straight line and the path I took including much toing and froing and some hemming and hawing. I had-- ambitiously in retrospect-- planned to follow underneath the cliffs so that could scope and document potential new routes. This proved impossible as I had underestimated the scale of the cliff system, the ease of moving close to the cliff, and my patience for bushwhacking. Eventually, however, I came upon the Premarital Wall.
From here I decided to take a more direct line out. I dropped down off the premarital wall trying to trend north along a path of least resistance. This area at the immediate base of the cliff is thick with large awkward, moss covered boulders, which make for slow going even in the good conditions I had. After a few hundred feet my passage became progressively easier and I continued until I encountered a small stream that disappeared into some large boulders. A little further along there was a small indent that led to a slight crest. With the nearby presence of water and the available flat protected ground, one could camp relatively comfortably here. From there I followed a vague and gentle ridgeline down until I eventually saw a small patch of open water that indicates the wetland surrounding Sawyer Pond. Rather than cross the marshy area I traversed the higher slope again and crossed a narrow strip of boulders (possible an old scree field from one of the gullies above) and continued north where I could hear the river. The area around the river is thick and difficult to walk in so I had hoped to avoid crossing immediately at the spot where the Sawyer Pond path comes closes to the river. However, I grew impatient and fought my way down to the river and across, which then involved a length tree-whack through thick little spruce (unpleasant and slow). The walkout from the Premarital Wall to my car took 1 hour total.
In short, I think this is probably the best approach to the Eastern Crags but it will take gaining some familiarity with the topography to make it really work. Were I to do it again I would combine the the early stages of my ascent with the early stage of my descent. I would cross the Sawyer River in the same place (where the river and the path all but meet) but rather than charging straight up the ridge I would ascend only so far as I was out of the thick woodland surrounding the stream, then I would traverse the gentler lower elevation slopes before trying to move up to the vague crest where I found the stream. From there approaches could be made to individual sections of the cliff. I would estimate with a better path it would take ~45 minutes to ascend to this point less for the descent. It is possible that this may yet prove the fastest walking route to the main face but that remains to be seen. It is worth noting that this lies within the Sawyer Pond Scenic Area, though I cant find any information online about what that designation means. It is also worth noting that biking any part of the route is infeasible as it only follows an existing path for a short stretch and even that part is quite rough.
In the fall, when I am feeling masochistic again and the absence of leaves makes for better visibility, I hope to return to forge a better path and maybe even do some climbing.
By M Sprague
From: New England
Aug 6, 2013
Jim, I found a pretty good way in a couple weeks ago from the north. I took the Sawyer Pond trail in to the second bridge (not counting the mini one), then bushwhacked pretty much south, bearing a little east, up the ridge to bring me above the second cliff from the north, that I was calling the Knoll. I think the picture you posted was of the furthest north, smaller one. From the top of the Knoll I followed the ridge line above the rest of the N Eastern crags then joined the game/climber's trail to the Main cliff. It took about 1:25 walking back out that way, so it was about half that time to the Knoll. I still have to rap in from the top of the Knoll and check it out, but from the base it looked like it had nice potential. It looked to be at least a full rope length tall.
I and some other folks are going to be going back to work on projects now that the weather is getting better. Shoot me a message if you would like to hook up. Note - Below the NE crags is in the Sawyer Pond Scenic area, so we are not really supposed to camp there, only at the actual Sawyer Pond shelter. Up above if you are discrete and low impact may be OK. I believe the rules are in the 2005 White Mountain Forest Management Plan, but the FS site is not working well and the link for the plan doesn't seem to get you there any more.
By jim.dangle
Aug 8, 2013
Thanks for the invite, Mark. I was really impressed by the sheer scale of the Green's. It's almost like another Cathedral and Whitehorse. I'm also impressed with sheer scale of the cleaning efforts involved. Everybody who climbs there owes you a beer so . . . that should be around 8 beers.
On the subject of the scenic designation: I can find out online what this means exactly. The Park Service's back country camping pamphlet says camping is not allowed within a quarter mile of either big or little Sawyer Pond. By my eye the eastern crags of Green's are outside that range so camping beneath them shouldn't be a problem. Definitely worth it to keep a low profile.
Also, If I am reading you route description right you went right up the ridge from the sawyer river and then traversed the ridge above the cliffs. How was ease of movement up there?
By M Sprague
From: New England
Aug 8, 2013
|Not directly up from Sawyer River, but from the stream that runs out of Sawyer Pond and joins Sawyer River; from the second bridge on Sawyer Pond Trail. If you stray to the west of the ridge it gets hideously thick with that dense low spruce that you experienced. I'll post up a map once I get it fine tuned.
By Ira O
From: Hardwick, VT
May 22, 2016
|So, past the Bigfoot area, a little uphill is a steep crag with some thin cracks, seeping and filled with moss... Is this the premarital area? And to get to the beanstalker buttress, you scramble up above that? Sorry if you've already answered this question, just trying to get it all sorted out in my mind...
By M Sprague
From: New England
May 22, 2016
It sounds like you were over at the Premarital area, Ira. It is basically at the same level as the lower part of the Bigfoot area, but you go up and down a little traversing over to it. That is the wettest of the Greens walls, so I would expect it would be soaked this time of year.
You get to the Beanstalk Wall by going a little way up the big gully between the Bigfoot and Premarital areas and exiting out the left side of it on the climber's trail which takes you above the Premarital wall. The Beanstalk wall is directly above the Premarital.


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"We're thrilled. Beyond thrilled," exclaimed Bellamy Young, who plays First Lady Mellie Grant on the ABC show. "It's a love fest, so to make some more, I just can't even …I can never see where they're going now, so now I'm excited to see nine more."
Young attended the premiere of co-star Kerry Washington's new movie, The Details, with fellow Scandal star, Dan Bucatinksy, who plays James, the husband/ex-journalist of the show's White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry).
Though the show will be pre-empted for the Country Music Awards this week, Scandal will come roaring back with a brand new episode next week.
Both stars also teased more friction in the future for James and Cyrus.
"I find out some things about the last election that I probably shouldn't know," Bucatinsky said. "But as a journalist, I dig it up. I don't want to give away too much."
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How do you know it works?The taste is not the best and I didn't see any change in my skin after drinking this for about two weeks. I used the powder packs, not the pre-mixed bottles, but the packets are just as expensive. I received my box for free, but I don't think I will purchase this in the future. I kinda wonder if this works on the placebo effect - if you think it will work then you will see signs that it does. ...read more I fully expected this to do nothing for my skin that eating well wouldn't do as well, and nothing did change with my skin. — 8 years agoradar626 | 326 reviews
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Expensive but Worth ItYou know, I have no idea if this product actually works. I would like to think that my skin is in better shape than it was when I started using it, but I have no actual proof. However, I love the way it tastes, and I'd rather drink that than a soda (or pop, as my Kansas City family calls it). And who couldn't use some additional vitamins? — 9 years, 3 months agoRetrodiva | 159 reviews
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Tested-Ping G20
10.5 loft
R flex TFC 169D shaft
Ping ID8 grip
Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate high launch and low spin. The G20's large, variable-thickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases MOI for maximum forgiveness
The 460cc clubhead is made fromTi 8-1-1, a lighter, lower-density alloy. Ti 8-1-1's high strength-to-weight ratio allows for additional weight to be strategically placed for increasing the MOI on both the vertical and horizontal axes. Weight savings from varying wall thicknesses in the crown and body are positioned to optimize performance and durability.
Pros: Great looking club head that sits very square at address, muted dark grey color with a confidence inspiring head size that offers a fairly large "foot print", with a high launch and low spin all at reasonable price for a new to the market club.
Cons: Ping still does not offer adjust-ability in their drivers and woods, if you want a highly workable club this may not be the choice for you. I also question whether or not the average golfer needs a 45.75″ driver.
Bottom Line: This is a really solid modern driver that will appeal to a wide variety of players, if you want forgiveness, high launch and plenty of distance just find the right shaft and loft and I think you will have a hard time finding a better club.
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Look: When the box arrived I couldn't wait to get to the range to give it a test drive, I can usually tell within two to three swing whether I am going to like a driver or not, and this did not disappoint. I will say I have been a Ping fan for many years and generally like their stuff, however I am quick to dismiss equipment from anyone if it doesn't fit my game.
The first thing I noticed was that it set dead square, the dark grey head color really appealed to me and the crescent moon alignment aid was a nice change from the full moon on many previous Ping drivers. The shaft is a little busy looking, bright red and gray colors with the Ping logo watermarked in the paint scheme, not something that really distracts me…overall a really good looking club that comes with a nice looking headcover to boot. The one thing you notice when looking at the sole is the large weight pad hanging off the back edge of the club, this is not noticeable at address and definitely adds to the high launch you receive from this club.
The head shape is a very classic modern look (if there is such a thing) with a very symmetrical shape that has no weird angles or shapes going on. It does have a much larger footprint than the Ping G10 I used to play, however the face depth is a little deeper than some clubs of this nature, like the Callaway Diablo Octane I have been playing. Overall I have no complaints about the look, it is the kind of club that appeals to me when shopping for a new driver.
Performance/Playability: If you want a club that launches high and flies straight then this might be the ticket, I noticed immediately the ball seemed to jump off the face and really get up in the air. At first I was concerned it was going too high and I was losing distance and getting no roll, but I soon figured out this club offers the proverbial high launch low spin type of shot that most golfer aspire to obtain.
The one thing I had to adjust to was the fact the ball didn't curve much at all. I am used to aiming at the right side of the fairway and drawing the ball back to the middle, I soon found that for my stock drive if I aimed to the right the ball took off right and just stayed there. My first few drives on the course ended up on the right edge of the fairway or a few yards into the rough.
My first round on the course I played at time when the course was mostly empty and I could play several balls a hole, I hit several really long drives (for me) and some that were about average for me, overall I was happy with the distance, BUT the moment I knew I had a winner was on a long par 5 playing into a pretty stiff breeze and I hit a high bomb dead into the wind that hit an up slope that I usually have a hard time hitting when there is no wind, in my mind I 1/2 expected the ball to back up when it hit the ground, however the ball bounded forward about 15 yards. Not a career drive but a really solid one into the wind and a little extra roll with a high launch.
The club is forgiving as expected, shots low on the face still get adequate carry and heel and toe hits still get decent distance and dispersion, quite frankly I haven't played too many 460 cc drivers that aren't forgiving and this one sure doesn't disappoint.
Workability-this is not the most workable club ever, as I said it likes to fly straight and high…..I know Bubba Watson can bend it with this club but I'm not Bubba….:rolleyes: Personally for most players I feel this is a good thing, and if you have the ability to curve it both ways you can certainly do so, you just might have to pay a little extra attention to making sure you get the face opened or closed the appropriate amount. My misses tended to be straight pushes and pulls, but mostly pushes since I tend to aim right and try to draw it back to the middle.
Feel: The initial sound off the clubhead is a little tinny, not a loud clank like some of the square drivers or a few from Cobra that actually hurt my ears but definitely not muted. Solid hits feel…well solid and miss hits feel as expected…you know you mishit it but the distance is still good as with most modern clubs. The shaft has a high balance point which I assume helps compensate for the slightly heavier head on this club, it had a different feel than most drivers I have used recently, it took me a few swings to get used to the feel, but once I got acclimated it gave me the feeling of easy power.
Bottom Line: This club is going in my bag, I am not even considering bringing my old driver to the course, high launch, straight flight….what's not to like, plus it looks really stylish in my black Ping 4-Under sitting alongside my I15's. In all seriousness the only reason I could think of not to give this club a look is if they just don't have a shaft available that you like, you just have to have a white clubhead or you just have to have an adjustable club. Grab the G20, get fitted and head to the course….in my humble opinion you will NOT be disappointed.
Click here to see more photos and read the discussion in the forums… http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/527977-golfwrx-review-ping-g20-driver/
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Best Mother's Day Ideas In Amarillo: Angel's Top 4
Mother's day falls on May 8th and it will be here before you know it. So it is time to start making plans. Of course, you can ask her what she wants but you already know what she's going to say: 'I would just like to spend the day with all my kids." Ok, so she isn't much help. Here are a few ideas that could help you make this mother's day the best yet!
Let's first think about mother's day past. Hmmm, she didn't much care for the pots and pans, the dress was the wrong size, and let's not forget dad's awesome idea to take her fishing. This year let's make it all about her and what she'd like.
1. A Spa Day: Sensei Med Spa
Moms work hard everyday making sure that their family are taken care of. It's time to take care of her. Nothing is better than a little relaxation. Sensei Med Spa has several different Mother's Day packages that would all be relaxing and pampering for your beautiful mom!
2. A Nice Lunch at Joe Taco
I love Joe Taco's. Feels like a Santa Fe weekend every time I sit out on the patio. With great service, live music, fun people and an amazing menu; you can't go wrong taking mom here for her special day. Their green sauce is fantastic and Mom will appreciate the portions-so she can order dessert without the guilt.
3. Amarillo Botanical Gardens
If your mom loves plants and flowers, then this would be the best place to take her. She can escape from Amarillo for a while and just take a walk in the garden. They have an indoor and outdoor garden that will take her breathe away. And if you want to add a little gift, you can get her a membership so that she can enjoy the beauty anytime she'd like.
4. A Picnic At Thompson Park
This would mean so much to dear ole mom. Not only did you put in a little extra effort, but you can pack her all her favorites. Chicken salad, pecan bars, the works. There will be plenty of shade to keep her cool. When all is said and done, she can enjoy a stroll, nap or head to the zoo.
In all reality, it doesn't matter if you buy her anything at all. Just make time for your mom. She has sacrificed so much for you over the years, take one day and so her how much you appreciate her. This mother's day I won't be able to spend it with my mom, but I am going to make sure to give her a phone call and tell her how much I love her! Cherish these moments because you never know how much more time you will have with her!


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|Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 45'
|YDS: 5.11b French: 6c Ewbanks: 23 UIAA: VIII- ZA: 23 British: E3 5c [details]
|Erik Harz, Mark Collar, and Richard Shore 2011
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By M. Morley
From: Sacramento, CA
Aug 25, 2011
By steve edwards
From: SLC, UT
Sep 4, 2011
|Do you think the rug peers did this?
By Joseph Stover
From: Batesville, AR
Sep 10, 2011
rating: 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
|the climbing leading to the dustbowl is fun and harder than it looks, then the best part begins. Some strong cranking leads to a spicey topout. The last clip is difficult, however immaculately clean fall potential exists. Walkoff is far climbers right, downclimb an arete.
By Jiana ten Brinke
From: Santa Barbara, CA
Sep 10, 2011
rating: 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
|Two words for this route: SUPER FUN! The best part of the climb comes after the big pocket.
By Richard Shore
Sep 12, 2011
|Glad to hear you two enjoyed the route. "Dustbowl" is a rather fitting description of the big hueco. Maybe I'll bring along a big broom to sweep it out next time I'm there.
By andy patterson
From: Carpinteria, CA
Sep 26, 2011
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
I was pretty impressed by this climb. The bottom moves provide some elevation, and the last ten feet are slightly mysterious and fun. I thought the last clip was quite mellow, however: you pull up rope while hanging off a solid open-hand edge.
I'm curious about the face to the right. There appears to be a fun line there.
By Richard Shore
Sep 26, 2011
|The face right of Chinaman did appear to have a potential line (or two), but I initially ignored it due to the poor rock quality down low. It would require pretty extensive cleaning.
By matthew hendren
From: Santa Barbara, California
Jul 16, 2013
|easy first 15 feet to the owl hole, then it gets fun. finger pocket and gaston to just past the next clip, then scoot around to climber's left after the 3rd clip to top out.
By kevin armstrong
Jul 6, 2016
|I'm not sure if a few holds have broken off near the crux in recent years as today was my first time on the chinaman, but it felt much harder than the nihlist. Also, there was a small lip on a rail above the third bolt which I heavily relied on to get over/onto the bulge and that snapped on me. Not sure if that was part of the original beta but it was helping me a ton. Tried the sequence again after that happened and i got stumped.


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GAMA BOMB Forced To Cancel US Tour
August 7, 2013, 4 years ago
Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have announced they will not be undertaking their planned tour of North America from August to September. The band has been forced to withdraw from the tour with Danish thrash veterans ARTILLERY and BONDED BY BLOOD and FUELLED BY FIRE due to delays in securing visas.
Bassist Joe McGuigan comments: "We've done our best to make this tour happen but unfortunately this whole process is out of our hands. We want to apologize to our friends in Artillery, our brothers in Bonded By Blood, and most of all to all the US thrashers out there."


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Rustenburg - The police's operational plan for the Marikana unrest was a compilation of the input of all the commanders involved in the mission to disperse and disarm the striking workers, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard on Monday.
Maj-Gen Charl Annandale denied that the so-called "Scott plan" was the work of only one policeman, Lt-Col Duncan Scott.
However, Dumisa Ntsebeza, for the families of the deceased miners, put it to him that the reluctance to admit it was Scott's plan was because "professionally, he wasn't the person meant to formulate the plan for Marikana".
"You decided on Scott because he had certain qualities.... There's nowhere 1/8in Scott's statement and plan 3/8 that says what input from 1/8the police commanders 3/8 he used in the plan," said Ntsebeza.
Scott had also frequently used the term "I" in the plan.
Annandale told the commission, which is sitting at the Rustenburg Civic Centre, he did not know why Scott had omitted to credit the commanders for their input.
Earlier, Ntsebeza asked Annandale whether he would have been prepared to reveal anything to the commission which would embarrass the police.
"Would you be prepared, since you are under oath and have vowed to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing else but the truth, to break rank and say 1/8the video material does exist 3/8?" asked Ntsebeza.
He was referring to video footage he claimed police might have failed to hand in to the commission because they feared it would incriminate them.
Most of the video material used in the commission was taken from the media.
"It's remarkable that all the material we have is from sources other than the police," said Ntsebeza.
Annandale said he had indeed been true to the oath he made to the commission.
The commission, which is chaired by retired judge Ian Farlam, is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 44 people killed in the unrest last year.
Police shot dead 34 striking mineworkers in Marikana on August 16. Ten people, including two police officers, were killed in the preceding week. - Sapa


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SoulCalibur IV
Review by Jesterex
"Maxi, has been seriously injured, but the Soul Still BURNS!!!"
Soul Calibur IV is the latest installment of the critically acclaimed Soul Calibur series. What started as Namco's response rip-off of Killer Instinct has become one of the most popular games of our time joining the ranks of Namco's other fighter, Tekken, Capcom's Street Fighter, and SNK's King of Fighters. Soul Calibur IV is quite possibly the oddest game in the series in terms of features and response from other players. This review, in fact, is going to be a little different due to the amount of capability the game has. While my reviews are for Gameplay, Replayability, Story, and Graphics, I've also come to add the Character Creation feature and online mode reviews to the roster seeing as how a lot of the development focused on these two options. XBoX Live is probably the widest online console experience throughout the world followed by Sony's PlayOnline and Nintendo Wii's Wiinternet. So, without further ado, I present my review to Soul Calibur IV.
The same story continues with a lack of credibility and lineage. With all characters, the story is different in the ways they end the game, and not a single one could even come close to canonical ending. Still, each individual storyline greatly deepens each character in emotions, intentions, and capability. This means that each character can relate to a person in real life. Mine, personally, is Kilik. Story is the same as previous games and continues to try to end the series, but with the Cervantes, Astaroth, and Nightmare endings, we can find a little more than the end to this story, and the beginning of a new one. One thing I'd like to point out with the storyline is how well each character's profile is detailed. Each character has a profile that closely sticks to their own fighting style and personality. From European great swords, Siegfried and Nightmare, to Hilde's German Spear and Sword, to Xianghua's and Kilik's chinese sword and staff respectively, to even escrimador Talim's filipino martial arts, we can find each and every character to relate to their heritage. It adds greatly to the story and puts a particular influence to the players. Still, even with the good, it's hard to follow the story from beginning to the end. Another cliffhanger for the Soul Calibur enthusiast.
The standard gameplay is back and fits nicely into the XBoX and Playstation 3's controllers. All the original button configurations stay the same with a replacement to what used to be Soul Charge. That's right, the game lacks Soul Charge. I found that the absence of the feature kind of dries down the story as well as the gameplay, but even with that gone, we can still find new ways to pummel our opponents a la Soul Crush. We've seen throughout the past games that the button G for Guard has come in handy for those who like to poke and run. Well, there will be no more of that in this game. Thanks to the new soul gauge you can bet that just blocking your way out of time won't do the trick anymore especially if your opponent knows what he's doing. No matter the health, you will instantly die with soul crush. As for the other standards the game has improved its button sensitivity and combo completion factors meaning that you will definitely do that if you push this, and if you don't, you won't. Parry or guard impact is still here, as it was in previous games, with an addition of "Just Impact," which is performed at exact timing and decreases your opponent's soul gauge even more. Some will notice since Soul Calibur that the moveset has changed for all characters dramatically (exluding Hilde and the guest characters Yoda and The Apprentice). Project Soul has continually created new combos for each game and this one proves to be no different. With the right amount of training and experience, even newbies can pummel their way into top rankings online or highest scores in-game. Overall, besides the lack of certain features, this game is top-notch with its gameplay.
There really aren't enough costumes, designs, artwork, and weapons to obtain here on in. That or it's just too easy to get all of them. The real replayability is with Soul Calibur's introduction to online play. Just as other XBoX Live games, Soul Calibur has entered a new direction in online tournaments joining other mass multiplayer games such as Halo and Call of Duty. I can't imagine how many fights I've gone through just to reach level 100 online and play with other players who like to talk. Within the game, however, replayability is kind of lacking. The tower of souls seems to be just another achievement a player can obtain although the challenges are worthy of the veteran Soul Calibur enthusiast. The story mode is a little off, and if anything, Arcade mode is just there. This is definitely NOT a solo player's paradise. Still, the thing that offsets the lack of features is something that any true Soul Calibur fan can attest to. Just the amount of characters to master is something that any true fighting game fan can appreciate. I've only mastered Kilik, but there's something about other characters that I just want to delve into and learn. That's where the real replayability is at, and in my opinion, the biggest asset to the Soul Calibur series.
The graphics engine used in the game is incredible. The environments look staggeringly realistic, and everything about each characters models is near perfect. There's so much to take in by the human eye that you'll never want to play in 480p ever again with this game. The physics with even the clothes that stick to their backs is dramatically detailed and that even goes for the character creation items with a few knicks on the capes. The only thing that the game could improve on is the weapon handling. It seems as though sometimes Mitsurugi isn't holding his sword right. The character models themselves are incredible. All the detail anybody would want in a character is there. From the engrossing Voldo to Ivy's "look at my boobs" costume, we can all tell that the creators were definitely into making each character look great. All in all, there is nothing wrong graphically with this game. Add to the realism more, and you just might get a stunningly graphic Soul Calibur. Oh, one thing to add... where are the skidding ice levels or the random burn levels that Soul Calibur III had? Someone run that by Project Soul please...
Ahh, the well-known character creation. Well, what can I say? This is where, for some people who like doing their gundam models and car diorama's, the cake is at. There is virtually limitless possibilities that this can go through including downloads and extra content for online savvy console gamers. A few added features, such as physical muscularity and voice manipulation, add to the distinct realism the game has to offer. Each created character can come closely to the character in your mind. However, it may be a little hard to get the stats for your character to go along with the look you feel like having. For the anime fanatics that like to reproduce their favorite characters (I, myself, have created all the Sailor Scouts including Tuxedo Mask and the Sailor Stars) to the imaginary minds of gamers everywhere, the soul still burns with creativity within character creation. The biggest gripe that I have to the new character creation is the lack of added styles that Soul Calibur III used to have. There were three added to the roster of Soul Calibur III and they are all absent within the pictures. To replace them, we have new characters that couldn't recently be played or were absent themselves from the game. These new characters include Amy and Hilde. Amy now has a style of her own as well as a storyline, which all of us know, relates to the evil spanish sword artist, Raphael. Hilde's new style consists of the German Spear and Sword combination. This counters the absence of the three styles introduced in Soul Calibur III. I kind of miss the entire Dragonball Z staff in SCIII. Still, Character Creation in Soul Calibur IV has taken a new meaning to the word "Soul."
XBoX LIVE:: 7/10 ::
The online giant, XBoX Live, has proved useful and capable of running a giant such as Soul Calibur. There are a few things to complain about, and that's where the 7 comes in. For most, it will seem like forever to get a match especially with the quickplay option. Your best bet is to host a match and wait for your opponent. Also, there seems to be a 32 millisecond delay in button pressing and that goes for even the best latencies. Somewhere out there, an update will be released to remedy such flaws. On the bright side, the level system seem perfect for anybody wanting to see how good they rank against other players. It's determined by the amount of wins, and not the win/loss ratio like some used to believe meaning that your rank will never be determined by how much you lose. The pairing for your friends and buddies also requires a restart in the game. Well, that's not really a gripe. I love taking on my friends.
All in all, the focus in Soul Calibur IV is a worthy opponent in the realm of fighting games. The series itself is the giant to melee based weapon combat. A wide variety of styles coupled with features to kill any boredom... at least for an hour or two. Graphically visual, seemingly flawless combat control system, online capability, and character creation... what more can one person want? Wait, I know, HOW ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN MODE IN THE ARCADE SOUL CALIBUR II?! Now that... would make this game worthy of a 10. However, if you were to pit this game against any others in the genre, this game would beat it down with the tagline "I can't lose to the likes of you..."
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 10/10/08
Game Release: SoulCalibur IV (US, 07/29/08)
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Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 412.191, Subd. 4
The City Council for the City of Harris, Chisago County, Minnesota, has authorized publication of the Title & Summary of the following ordinances. Printed copies of the ordinances are available for inspection during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk, City of Harris City Hall, 43970 Ginger Avenue, Harris, Minnesota. Copies of the entire text of the following ordinances have also been posted in a public space located in the City Hall at the address listed herein above.
Ordinance Number 2014-01
Ordinance Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY OF HARRIS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Summary: This ordinance provides the following amendments: new titles for officers of the fire department; sets a minimum age for the Fire Chief; sets a term of three years for the Fire Marshall; provides for department members to vote for officer positions with the exception of the Fire Chief; provides for three year terms for officers; officer elections are subject to the confirmation and removal without cause by the City Council; firefighters may be dismissed by the city council without cause; the fire department shall have a two hour training drill once a month; Section 34.07 was re-titled to Officers; successful completion of a six month probation period for new firefighters is required with a minimum age of 18 years old for the same; and firefighters shall attend a minimum of 14 of the 20 inside training sessions and a minimum of 8 of the 12 duty rosters within the 12-month calendar year or forfeit membership.
Diane Miller, Mayor
ATTEST: Joanne Dargay
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use ensign in a sentence.
We are getting into a fairly geeky tangent here but I think some of the most memorable interactions involve dragging: the engineer at the transporter room controller and the ensign at flight control on the bridge.
Then again, it would have been much cooler if there had been a "Kirk chair" right in the middle and scantily clad "ensigns" scurrying about.