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Apo A-1, apolipoprotein a-1
This test measures the amount of apolipoprotein A in your blood. It helps your healthcare provider determine your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Apolipoprotein A is a protein carried in HDL ("good") cholesterol. It helps start the process for HDL to remove bad types of cholesterol from your body. In this way, apolipoprotein A can help to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease. Although apolipoprotein A levels can be measured, it's more common to measure the HDL and LDL ("bad") cholesterol when looking at cardiovascular risk.
You may need this test to see if you are at increased risk for heart disease. You may also need this test if you have already had heart problems such as a heart attack. This test is not used as often as a lipid profile. A lipid profile measures HDL and LDL cholesterol. But some studies suggest that apolipoprotein A test results are a good measure of your heart disease risk.
This test may also help your healthcare provider fine-tune your risk if you have a family history of heart disease.
Your healthcare provider may also order tests that measure:
Lipid profile
LDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol
Total cholesterol
Apolipoprotein B
The accuracy of your heart disease risk is better when both apolipoprotein A and apolipoprotein B levels are measured and looked at together.
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
Results are given in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Your apolipoprotein A levels may be high if you:
Have high levels of apolipoprotein (familial hyperalphalipoproteinemia)
Have a genetic disorder called familial cholesteryl ester transfer protein deficiency, or CETP
Take medicines containing extra estrogens
Take niacin
Take statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering medicine
Lose weight
Your apolipoprotein A levels may be low if you have:
Low levels of apolipoprotein (familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia)
Tangier disease, a rare inherited disorder that lowers the amount of HDL
Hepatocellular disorders, which are certain types of liver problems
Nephritic syndrome, a group of kidney problems
Chronic kidney (renal) failure
Coronary artery disease. This means the arteries carrying blood to the heart become narrowed and hardened.
Cholestasis, which means problems with the flow of bile from the liver
Smoking cigarettes, taking diuretics, or taking medicines that contain androgens can also cause lower levels of apolipoprotein A.
The test is done with a blood sample. A needle is used to draw blood from a vein in your arm or hand.
Having a blood test with a needle carries some risks. These include bleeding, infection, bruising, and feeling lightheaded. When the needle pricks your arm or hand, you may feel a slight sting or pain. Afterward, the site may be sore.
Cigarette smoking can affect this test. Certain medicines can also affect your test results. They include:
Medicines containing estrogens
Medicines containing androgens
Tell your healthcare provider if you smoke or take any medicines regularly, such as statins, diuretics, or hormone medicine. You may need to stop taking some of these medicines for the test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


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Obama's inauguration
The 44th President: Jan. 20, 2009
Barack Obama will become the 44th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2009 — the first African-American elected to the position. Many locals will make the trip to Washington, D.C., to watch the historic event. Others will watch from here in Kansas.

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While I commend Adobe for its recent efforts to help engines index textual content locked in Flash, I have issues with the new "SEO Technology Center."
For example, the following video by one of Adobe's Senior Technology Evangelists states that tv.adobe.com "...rises to the top of the heap in the Google..." for [Duanes World] thanks to Adobe's new headless Flash player technology "Ichabod." According to Adobe's Evangelist, "Duane" could only be visible to Googlebot by having Ichabod change states in the Flash file, therefore exposing "Duane" as textual content. Unfortunately this is not correct as the cached version of the page from Google's SERP states "These terms only appear in links pointing to this page".
As shown in the Google SERP, "Duane" appears to Googlebot only in links pointing at tv.adobe.com and not in the Flash file as the video claims. Using the advanced "site:" operator to search for [Duane] within tv.adobe.com shows a number of pages with links pointing to AdobeTV using "Duane" as anchor text. Because these links use #anchors (fragment identifiers) which Googlebot ignores, in URLs, Google "credits" keyword relevancy to the root instead of the intended target URL.
With on page factors out of the way, as a side note it's also worth mentioning that the search engine results page in Adobe's video is based on the user's prior search history, while logged into a Google Account and Searchwiki appears to be activated. These personalization settings can all act to throw off the data in such an experiment.
This post isn't intended to bash Adobe but rather to point out some critical errors in their research. Please don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of Adobe and have been for years. I think they make great products and appreciate all of the hard work done by Adobe's team of Evangelists. I understand that Adobe Evangelists are experts at Flash but, when it comes to SEO for Flash and interpreting Google SERPs, wish people wouldn't take their opinions blindly as being fact.
For the handful of us with expertise in SEO for Flash, it's a little awkward having to tell clients that Adobe's information isn't entirely correct. Either way, it would be nice to see more research as well as accurate and up-to-date information in Adobe's SEO Technology Center. It would also be great to see some of these best practices implemented at tv.adobe.com.


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/Filmcast Ep. 95 – Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (GUEST: C. Robert Cargill from Ain't It Cool News)
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Tanks Mass At Syrian Town; Talks Reported In Yemen
Good morning.
The wildfires in northeast Arizona have now scorched an area twice the size of the city of Chicago and, as we reported earlier, it doesn't look like the flames will be under control anytime soon.
As for other stories making headlines this morning, they include:
-- Tanks Reportedly Massed At Syrian Town: NPR's Deborah Amos tells our Newscast Desk that the Syrian town of Jisr al-Shughour is now "almost empty," according to some of the few people still there. As she reported for us on Tuesday, that's where the government says about 120 members of its security forces were killed in recent days — and where a military campaign is expected to get going at any time. The BBC adds that "residents who stayed in the town have set up road-blocks in an attempt to stop security forces from entering." About 150 Syrian army tanks are said to be there.
-- Talks Said To Be Underway In Yemen; President Still In Saudi Arabia: According to the BBC, "Yemen's ruling party has opened talks with the country's main opposition coalition following the departure of President Ali Abdullah Saleh to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment." Bloomberg News says that the opposition "is urging the vice president to formally declare he has assumed the duties of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who is abroad recovering from injuries, to prevent him from returning to power." On Morning Edition, New York Times correspondent Neil MacFarquhar told host Renee Montagne that because Saleh left his powerful son and nephews behind to protect his interests, a stalemate continues.
-- "Germany Expecting More E. Coli Deaths": Reuters reports that "Germany expects the death toll from the E.coli outbreak to rise although the number of new infections from the virulent strain of bacteria that has killed 24 people is likely to drop, the government said on Wednesday."
-- "Democrats Ponder; Should Rep. Weiner Stay Or Go?" NPR's Andrea Seabrook says that Democrats are debating whether Rep. Anthony Weiner's political skills outweigh the potential damage he could inflict on the party after his admission that he sent lewd photos of himself to women, engaged in sexually charged exchanges with some of them via the Web, and then lied about it all.
-- Dallas Wins Game 4; NBA Finals Tied 2-2:With another late rally, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 86-83 Tuesday night, evening the best-of-seven NBA finals at two games apiece.
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So we've been working on an iOS app, that makes use of awesome power of Azure coupled with the ability to write an app that works truly offline and syncs when a network connection is available.
I am just going through App Store approval. I will give an update as soon as I know the outcome.


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This is about those items that are released for christmas. The two that come to mind for me in the UK are the confectionary variety packs, where popular chocolate bars are sold together in a festive-themed wrapped tray, usually for for a price greater than it would cost to buy them individually.
And then there are the Terry's Chocolate Oranges, and the variations thereof. I've seen white chocolate 'snowballs' and there is usually a trial variety of crunchy chocolate such as mint or honey crisp.
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WAYNE from CLEARWATER, FL writes:
I'm going to be traveling in an RV this summer (1st vacation in 30 years!) and need to keep in touch. I'm leaning toward a lap top instead of a tablet because I would like to plug my desk top monitor in to watch TV, movies, etc. Anyway, I'll need a service provider that I can take mobile all over the country and stay connected. And, will it be able to work while on the road to look for places of interest, campgrounds, etc… Having never left home before, and not owning a "smart phone", I don't even know where to begin looking. – WC
The question of how you stay connected when traveling is a good one and there are quite a few options out there. The most important thing to know before you choose, is exactly where you are going. That will help determine which option fits you best.
Free Wi-Fi Hotspots: This is the simplest and cheapest option, but also the most limited. Wi-Fi hotspots areas, usually restaurants or public places, offer free Wi-Fi internet. You can connect to this free internet using any Wi-Fi enabled device (most laptops, tablets & desktops with Wi-Fi adapters) and browse the web, check e-mail or do online tasks. You will only be able to use the free Wi-Fi from within the location, and since most free Wi-Fi networks can be used ay anyone, it's not the most secure option for accessing online banking or other personal information.
Prepaid Wireless Hotspots: You can purchase devices that use a cell phone provider's network to generate a Wi-Fi signal that allows you to connect to the internet. These devices are usually labeled as mobile broadband or mobile hotspots. They can be purchased prepaid for a few months at a time without needing to sign a long contract. You'll need to buy the device and pay the monthly access fee (about $100 for the device and usually ~ $30-$50 per month) Make sure to check the coverage maps for the areas you plan to visit.
Some examples of these services are Virgin Mobile, (click here for more information) T-Mobile (click here for more information) or Verizon Wireless (click here for more information). Keep an eye on the amount of data you use as the total bandwidth is capped. You'll most likely will be fine checking e-mail or reading websites, but if you start watching videos or downloading programs you'll quickly go over your data limit.
Smart Phone Tethering: Tethering is where you use your smart phone's internal Wi-Fi card to turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot. You use the data access provided by your cell phone plan. If you've been considering buying a smart phone, then this may be the perfect excuse. Major cell phone companies such as Verizon and AT&T offer free tethering on Android and Apple 4g smart phones. It is very important to check coverage maps for the areas you'll be in to verify cellular coverage. Keep an eye on the amount of data you use, as the total bandwidth is capped. It will likely be sufficient for checking e-mail or reading websites, but if you start watching videos or downloading programs you'll quickly go over your data limit.
Unplug and go without: This isn't an option for many people, but for those who can do it it's surprisingly nice to take some time where you don't check e-mail, read Facebook or view the latest breaking news. This kind of techno-vacation can be a good way to unwind from the always-on world.


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By Libby Lewis, CNN
(CNN) - Federal troops are now directly involved in Hurricane Sandy operations – along with state National Guardsmen and local police and emergency responders.
The military has long been the backup for local and state responders in major disasters. What's changed over time is who's in charge.
For those Marines helping out in Rockaway Beach and Staten Island, the answer is: New York's Governor, Andrew Cuomo.
New York National Guard Brigadier General Michael Swezey works for Cuomo, and he's one of six people who has a rare power, the power to command both state and federal forces, if necessary, to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
We checked in with Swezey before the Marines arrived in New York to help out:
[1:06] "I actually have federal orders in my hands that will allow me to command federal forces if they're required to come into New York State."
Working alongside Swezey is a U.S. Air Force colonel based at NORTHCOM, the unified command created on U.S. soil after the 9-11 terrorist attacks to protect the homeland.
The hand in glove coordination has been evolving over the past decade – but it took the calamity of Hurricane Katrina to push it. It took legal changes – and a lot more to bring about, says Col. Kenneth Ring, an Indiana National Guardsman who wrote a strategy paper on the topic when he was at Army War College. One thing that helped a lot Ring says: the way the U.S. manned the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
[4:51] "The last 11 years of war has had the National Guard and the federal forces working very closely together. Those interactions have built that trust and relationship – and that trust has carried back stateside."
God bless our troops. I am glad they're coming home.
The storm after the storm.
And so it begins.
Good luck everyone. We're going to need it.
~Blessed Be to all~
My goodness, some of these angry young Americans seem rather outdated in their attacks ....
I sure hope this storm does not let Congress fail in sending out checks for billions to foreign nations.
The troops may have landed in Rockaway Beach but they have been evicted from their Manhattan armory for a Victoria's Secret video.
Gov. Mario Cuomo?
Come on, Barbie. Go play with your toys.
What I don't understand is WHY were not the military called out sooner? Why did they wait so long, did they not anticipate looting/riots/ people being frustrated when they are cold, hungry, scared??? Yes it may be wrong to steal from one another/ or others may argue that they did so to keep alive; regardless State, City and Federal government should have anticipated this very natural reaction to all these stresses and acted accordingly BEFORE the looting started, and had emergency supplies and information available as much as possible. Simply put they did not anticipate and did not act as fast as some would want. Now witness the result.
Not hard to figure out. The military couldn't enter unless the local government requested it – which they refused to do until now. Ultimately, it was a dispute over whether the military could arm themselves. Seems like a no-brainer that they should have the capacity to defend themselves, given the desperate circumstances they're entering. Guess Bloomberg was more concerned about appearances than substance.
Only 24 hours left until we get to start saying I told you so....Gary Johnson for life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
New York's governor is Andrew, not Mario Cuomo! Come on, CNN.
President Obama has been doing an EXCELLENT job working to deploy resources as fast as responsibly possible. The difference between the federal response to Sandy versus Katrina could not be more stark. Once AGAIN Romney has been left backtracking on his positions so fast voters have no idea where to find him.
Boy -the blogger ibsurfing I think got whacked one too many times with his own surfboard and to some pretty good blows to his head. Either that or he got a weggie today so bad it made his brain explode!
What did surf genious say that isnt true?
What did he post that was untrue? All of IB's post was pure falsehood. Let's just start with one thing...abandonded NYC and New Jersey?? How so? He was praised in his response by Republican Christie. What more was he supposed to do? Stand at the water's edge and stop the waves?? Let's talk about "gutting medicare". What has Obama to gut medicare?? Nothing...Medicare is the same as when Obama entered office. Romney and the rest of the Republicans want to eliminate it completely. It would take too long to refute all of your posts and not worth my time as it is all garbage.
Please feel free to speak your mind but do us all a favor and do some legitimate research. I find it apalling that some people will quote left/right leaning news media without doing some fact checking. As a 26 year Republican and an informed veteran I'm casting my vote for President Obama.
Obama abandoned New Jersey. Obama abandoned New York, Obama abandoned Staten Island, Obama abandoned Benghazi. Obama abandoned Malalla. Obama sent back the bust of Churchill. Obama is gutting Medicare. Obama has invested billions in failed businesses (Solyndra, for example). Obama seeks to undermine the US standard of living in reparation to those he believes we have exploited. Obama has sent American tax payer money to support business in other countries (Chile and others) at the expense of American workers and energy independence. Obama has abandoned American energy independence. Obama has abandoned America because he doesn't believe in America as anything other than a recipient of the largess of colonialism. Obama doesn't recognize reality, that jobs mean money, to establish a middle class means that business large and small need support, and that this creates jobs everywhere in the US, he supports business everywhere else. Obama doesn't understand economics and doesn't understand international policy, or worse if he does he understands it as a way to undermine America. Obama understands community organizing which are largely the politics of racism that have nothing to do with any but the insanity of urban micropolitics. Obama is not a POTUS, he is a disgrace promising Russia more latitude when he is re-elected. Obama is a not a vote for the future, but a vote for leveling of Americans with the rest of the world. In the end, Romney is right–47% will vote for Obama because they are beholden to the government, what the 47% doesn't realize is that, the poorest people in America are rich by any other country's criteria, and that the 53% are sick to death of carrying you. Obama's policies will ultimately leave them worse off–because the rest of us, as we are all brought down by him, no longer have interest in carrying the 47%. 47% of this country are parasites on the rest of us in one way or another. How long is that tolerable?
And tomorrow you are a LOSER!!!!
You have no grasp on reality. Turn off Fox News.
Get a grip. Your head will explode. You couldn't be a so called surfer. I am from So. Cal. and every surfer I know could give a s**t about politics. Waves are more important
Could you have included what their duties are while on the island? please?
Good article but the current Governor is Andrew Cuomo NOT Mario
that is hilarious!! Go figure .. getting paid for such nonsense!
Mario is Andrew's dad, Mario was the 52nd Governor of New York and served from 1983–1994. Check your facts before you post them CNN.


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I am very tired today. Last night I wasn't able to sleep very well and my husband and I ended up talking until around 3:45am (and when I say talking, I do mean only talking). We laughed a lot and it was really nice. We used to do this all the time years ago and he called those warm moments in the dark "slumber parties". We would be dragging around the next day dead on our feet, but we were happy.
I told him last night right before he went to sleep that I didn't care how tired I would be today because it was well worth it. He agreed.
This morning I had to be up at 6:00am to be at the dentist by 8:00am. I think that even after my husband fell asleep I slept very lightly because I was scared to miss my appointment. I was very happy to go to the dentist because I was finally going to get the crown that I needed for my tooth. I've never had a crown before and wasn't looking forward to the drilling, but I didn't care because the hole in my head would finally be fixed.
Months and months ago my dentist told me that I needed a crown. He warned me saying that if I waited to do it that it would start hurting and then I might need to have a root canal. I put it off because I didn't have the money. I got to the point where I couldn't put it off any longer because it hurt and became sensitive when eating and drinking hot/cold things. I still didn't have the money and was trying to figure out what to do. My Mom called me last week and asked if I had gotten my tooth fixed. I told her no and she said that she would send money to pay for half of it. I was so thankful. With her paying for half of it, I would be able to get it done. I could give the dentist the money she gave me to pay half of it now and then pay the other half when I went back to get the permanent crown. That would give me another month to save money for it.
When I arrived at the dentist they said that they wanted to take an x-ray of my tooth prior to working on it. After taking the x-ray the dentist said he couldn't do the crown today because he needed to refer me to another dentist to get an evaluation to see if I needed a root canal. He said that the root pulp of my tooth is damaged now and I may need one. It was so embarrassing, but I just looked at him and couldn't help crying. Tears started to fall and I tried to stop, but that made it worse and I cried more.
I couldn't believe that my dentist didn't do root canals and that he was going to refer me to someone else. Even though he warned me that this could happen, I was hoping so much that I wouldn't need a root canal in the first place! This will cost even more money.
The dentist they referred me to is on vacation this week. He is busy when he gets back next week and doesn't have an opening until November 6, which is two weeks away. That appointment is only an evaluation which means I will need to pay him $60 for the appointment to find out if I need it. If he says I do, I will then have to schedule another appointment to get it done. Who knows when that will happen. My tooth is hurting as I type this and I am sad to wait that long.
I cried in my car all the way to work because I don't know how I will come up with the money for the root canal. I didn't know this about root canals, but basically you get the root canal and then have to get a crown on top of it which means I still need to pay for the crown, but now there is an added cost for an evaluation and the root canal.
My Mom gave me $200. I am going to have to come up with at least $400 to $500 more.
I really don't know how I'm going to do this.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Did I Ever Mention The Hole In My Head?
I am very tired today. Last night I wasn't able to sleep very well and my husband and I ended up talking until around 3:45am (and when I say talking, I do mean only talking). We laughed a lot and it was really nice. We used to do this all the time years ago and he called those warm moments in the dark "slumber parties". We would be dragging around the next day dead on our feet, but we were happy.
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That's not exactly my decision to make. I'm not going to encourage either way.
I'm going to stick to neutrality.
I'm going to stick to neutrality.
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I'm just telling the truth.That's rather subjective. A lot of what you posted (and deleted) were random rants about post counts or services that SM has no control over and there was also a spurt of PM spam too.
Maybe you can convince them to let me return to Simple Machines Forum and become a better member there. Just a suggestion.No, I'm not going to be doing that.


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Papa Vinyard here, now here's a little somethin' for ya...
When Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan were announced to play Sue and Johnny Storm, respectively, fanboys were in an uproar, not least due to the fact that Mr. Jordan happens to be African-American while Mara, er, is not. Lotta questions came out. "Were they adopted?" "Are they still brother and sister?" "Is Mara playing a black person?" "Wait…am I really a racist for wanting Johnny Storm to be white?"
Well, we have an answer to (some of) those questions, thanks to Hollywood Reporter. Reg E. Cathy will be playing Dr. Storm, the "scientist father" of the future Human Torch and Invisible Woman.
Cathy has been an established character actor for over 25 years, and you've no doubt seen his work before, even if you didn't know it. He's popped up in films like SE7EN, THE MASK ("The doctor is here to operate"), AIRHEADS, POOTIE TANG (as the perennially filthy Dirty Dee), S.W.A.T., THE MACHINIST, TANK GIRL, and AMERICAN PSYCHO (he was Patrick Bateman's first kill, the homeless guy in the alley). He's had runs on several HBO series, including THE CORNER, THE WIRE, and OZ, and just had one of the showiest roles in his career on HOUSE OF CARDS. It's his rib-slinging Freddy on that series that immediately comes to mind when I think of Mr. Cathy, and it's a great showcase for his intense presence, gravelly voice, and understated toughness.
No clue on how big his role will be in the final film, but this will probably expose Cathy to the biggest audience of his career. Hopefully, he's given enough screentime to register as more than an obligatory plot point.
As for how he'd father the decidedly-caucasian Kate Mara, I guess his wife's white?
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VoIP software says that it makes phone calls over the internet. But using Skype and Google Voice, calls can be made to landlines and mobile phones. What are these services termed as? What is the name for the technology that permits this?
What is the terminology for service for calls from IP to static numbers not on IP? (eg Skype)
Both Google Voice and Skype Out, and similar services, are still VOIP.
Your voice gets digitized and "carried" from your computer over the internet, until it reaches a gateway server that knows how to contact a phone number and de-digitize the info back into voice etc. But your voice is definitely making its way over IP to get to its destination (as well as the voice of whomever you're talking to).
what is the gateway server service termed as, because my Viber VoIP software does not seem to have the functionality. – Vass Oct 15 '11 at 9:30
so they are VoIP services plus a 'gateway' service which knows how to contact a phone number. – Vass Oct 15 '11 at 9:44
1Yes they are. And it's on their network, not in your client, so there's nothing for you to 'configure' – Traveling Tech Guy Oct 15 '11 at 18:04


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One of the primary tasks of any coach is to set goals and work towards achieving them. For the head coach of a national team, the responsibility for hitting those targets becomes even greater. So it is understandable that some choose to keep their ambitions close to their chest, to minimise negative reactions should all not go to plan.
In an interview with FIFA.com before the AFC U-19 Championship in November 2012, Hakeem Shakir, head coach of the Iraq U-20 national team, broke from the norm and laid his cards firmly on the table. His stated aim? To return Iraq's U-20s to the world stage for the first time in over a decade by leading them to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.
Iraq hit that target by securing one of four Asian qualifying berths for Turkey 2013, and came agonisingly close to winning the preliminary competition outright. Shakir was later named head coach of Iraq's senior side as a replacement for the outgoing Brazilian tactician Zico. But he opted against taking the job permanently, deciding instead to focus on preparing the U-20s for their future challenges.
In another new, exclusive interview, Shakir revealed toFIFA.com the secrets of his success at the AFC U-19 Championship, and shared his aspirations for his promising young team.* *
FIFA.com: How do you feel now that you've achieved your goal of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup?Hakeem Shakir: I feel very proud. My joy is heightened by the fact that our performance exceeded, by some distance, the level that Iraqi football has been capable of in recent years. As a national team coach, I'm delighted by the fighting spirit shown by the players at the AFC U-19 Championship. It was something I had really tried to impress on them, because team spirit is always a decisive factor.* *
Did you set any other objectives during the AFC U-19 Championship?During our preparation programme, we set ourselves several goals. We've trained a talented young generation of players that will serve Iraqi football for years to come. We asked the players to be consistent, which is difficult at their age. And we wanted, above all, to restore Iraq's reputation in this age category after a long time without success in the AFC U-19 Championship, and a long absence from the World Cup.
The final allowed us to prepare the ground for the next generation, who will not have to face the continent's heavyweights in the qualifiers [for the next AFC U-19 Championship]. Despite the defeat, I'd like to thank all the players and technical staff for their continued efforts over the past two years. I hope they'll be able to replicate their recent performances in the build-up to Turkey 2013.* *
What can Iraq hope to achieve at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013?By securing our place at the finals, we have achieved our objective. This is going to increase the amount of pressure on our shoulders, pressure that we've already been carrying for two years. We're the only Arab team to have qualified from the Asian zone, and we're now waiting for our brothers from Africa to join us.
As ambassadors for Arab football at this great competition, we will need to rise to the occasion and present a good image. All eyes will be on this new generation, which has taken Iraq back to the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in more than a decade since Argentina 2001. We've developed a training programme and we must now follow it. I hope our team will earn everyone's admiration for its technical ability and spirit, while achieving good results along the way.
We have 25 players of a similar level. There are no first-choice players or substitutes; the players form a solid team and play like one man.
Returning to your AFC U-19 Championship campaign, what can you tell us about your decisive encounter with Japan?It was a very important match. First, because it gave us the chance to qualify for the World Cup. And second, because it allowed us an opportunity to take revenge for several past defeats against Japan. We had recently lost to them in a Brazil 2014 qualifier and in the AFC U-16 Championship 2012. It was a game that offered a real test of our technical ability. But we kept our composure and turned the situation to our advantage. We won the match [2-1] with a performance that thrilled everyone watching.* *
Tell us about your semi-final against Australia...We were on the brink of the final and we fought until the end. We knew the Australians would be in strong physical shape, and that some of their players were based in Europe. We chose a tactical approach to counter the threat of their striker, [Corey] Gameiro. We just had to ride out the storm and then take our chances. The players gave an outstanding performance and executed the plan to the letter.* *
Korea Republic were the team that denied your side the AFC U-19 Championship title. Could you talk us through that final defeat?After playing them in our opening match, I said in my press conference that Iraq and Korea Republic would be the two teams to reach the final. I based that assertion on the performances of the two sides, and my prediction turned out to be correct. When you're in a final, you have to score first as everything can hinge on one goal. We scored in the first half and we could have put the game beyond doubt if we'd converted one of our chances in the second period.
We can have one or two regrets, as our defence made a big mistake in injury time that allowed the South Koreans to equalise. When you then have to go through a penalty shoot-out, having come so close to victory, you can lose your focus. I hope the players will learn some lessons from that harsh experience. Namely, that you must not think about the title, or victory, until the final whistle has gone. Mistakes like that are understandable for a team playing in their first major competition.* *
How has the group progressed since then, and what do you think the future holds for them?I think we've seen very rapid results. I promoted seven players to the senior squad for the West Asian Football Federation Championship and the Gulf Cup. The management team needs to create the right conditions for preparing this young team. The goal is to train up a senior side capable of challenging for a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
If you ask me about the technical ability of this generation, I'll tell you that we have 25 players of a similar level. There are no first-choice players or substitutes; the players form a solid team and play like one man. Each one of them must serve their country and perform a clearly defined role. This generation now knows how to adapt to circumstances in matches, and to the technical variety of their opponents.
We've taught them discipline and to have fighting spirit. We've also developed their natural attributes. We now have an exceptional team at our disposal, one that we hope will continue to speak for itself both at Turkey 2013 and beyond.