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2014 World Cup Roundtable: Planet Futbol's prediction panel
The 2014 World Cup kicks off Thursday, when Brazil and Croatia open the highly anticipated competition in Sao Paulo.
Every World Cup is met with excitement and intrigue, but there's something extra special about the 2014 edition. Perhaps it's the host and its tradition of excellence. Perhaps it's the loaded tournament field. Or perhaps it's that transcendent stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are in their primes at the most ideal time. Regardless, there is quite the chapter of international soccer that is on the cusp of being written.
Our reporters on the ground in Brazil -- Grant Wahl, Brian Straus, Jonathan Wilson and James Young -- and our contributors throughout the tournament -- Liviu Bird and Ben Lyttleton -- offer their picks as the world's spotlight gets firmly planted on Brazil for the next month:
Who will win the World Cup?
WAHL: It's Lionel Messi's time. Coach Alejandro Sabella has built a team around Messi that includes some majestic talents (led by Sergio Agüero) and complementary players that get the most out of the Albiceleste. An easy group and a likely promising path on Argentina's side of the bracket should help the Argentines win their third World Cup title.
STRAUS: Like the 1994 squad led by Romário, this Brazilian team probably won't be included in the pantheon of jogo bonito greats. But like that '94 side, the 2014 vintage is sturdy, well-coached and due. Manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, who guided the Seleção to the '02 World Cup title, has built a team that's difficult to score against (Thiago Silva and David Luiz anchor a defense that's yielded two goals during a nine-game win streak) and boasts just enough firepower to make a difference. Toss in the fact that Brazil hasn't lost in official competition on home soil since 1975 and you have a recipe for that elusive sixth star.
WILSON: Argentina. If Brazil is overwhelmed by the pressure of being hosts, Alejandro Sabella's side can take advantage. The Albiceleste are well-balanced, defensively sound and have a forward line not only of extraordinary ability but also variety, with the close technical ability of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero allied to the aerial prowess of Gonzalo Higuain. Spain is probably over the hill while Germany has major defensive issues to resolve.
LYTTLETON: Spain. The defending champions are the most underrated of the favorites, but short of saying Xavi Hernandez is a bit injury-prone, it's for no great reason. Vicente del Bosque has evolved the squad brilliantly since 2010, and we could see some new stars like Koke and Diego Costa, who have a great link-up at Atletico Madrid, emerge. The fact they know how to win tournaments sounds obvious but is actually a big advantage.
YOUNG: With so many contenders and no real favorite, the question feels like a bit of a lottery, but I will go for Argentina, based on comfortable group draw in terms of climate, distance and opposition, plus pure attacking talent. Brazil will be up there, too, of course, but there are worries about mental fragility and dependence on the brilliance of Neymar.
BIRD: It's hard to bet against Brazil, the host nation that demolished the field in last summer's Confederations Cup. It would be quite a spectacle to see Brazil face Argentina in the final, pitting FC Barcelona teammates Neymar and Lionel Messi against one another in the world's biggest game. Keep in mind, a European team has never won a World Cup in the Americas.
Which nation will disappoint the most?
WAHL: The Netherlands. The 2010 World Cup runner-up is heading for another loss against Spain in its opener, and it won't get ay better from there in a group where Chile is also a threat. Dutch central midfielder Kevin Strootman is out for the tournament with an injury (as is Rafael van der Vaart), and this team is looking more like Euro 2012 Holland than World Cup 2010 Holland.
STRAUS: One of the three former champions in Group D won't survive the first round, and the guess here is that England will be the odd team out. The Three Lions just don't have the attacking presence or creativity to unlock the likes of Italy and Uruguay, two rugged sides that know how to defend. England hasn't qualified for a World Cup and then been eliminated in the group stage since 1958.
WILSON: Ivory Coast. The golden generation is aging and they're increasingly reliant on Yaya Toure, who isn't fully fit. Didier Drogba is 37 and unlikely to last all three matches in a week and a half, while Gervinho's form comes and goes. Add in the perennial issue of the unreliability of Boubacar Barry in goal and the lack of pace in the center of defense, plus the less than convincing coaching of Sabri Lamouchi, and it becomes hard to see how they could get out of their group.
LYTTLETON: Brazil, because anything short of winning the tournament will be a disappointment for the host. It's important for the competition that Brazil goes a long way, but I can see too many weaknesses in the side – at center forward, behind both fullbacks and in goal – for it to win the whole thing. I can see Brazil losing in the semifinal, at which point the country will go into national mourning.
YOUNG: Brazil if it does not win it - the host nation's febrile social and political climate demands only death or glory. Otherwise a number of big European teams - Germany or Italy, for example. Heat and travel distance will be a huge factor, not just because of tiredness, but also in terms of mental stress and necessary changes of approach. Adaptability and resourcefulness will be of vital importance.
BIRD: With such a young and inexperienced team, the Netherlands could easily lose out to Spain and Chile, failing to make it to the second round. If any manager can get it done, it's Louis van Gaal, and his tactical system has looked interesting in the build-up to the final tournament, but Spain and Chile are more dynamic in attack than Holland has faced in Ecuador, Ghana and Wales.
Which nation will surprise the most?
WAHL: Chile. La Roja is a hipster favorite these days, not least because coach Jorge Sampaoli's team has played well all year in friendlies against Germany and in a win at England. If Arturo Vidal (the best player in the Italian league) can be at close to full strength after an injury scare, the Chileans will advance from their group at the expense of the Netherlands.
STRAUS: Awful in qualifying and rescued only by the fact that the U.S. felt like winning a meaningless game in Panama, Mexico is going to take that gift and run with it. El Tri always gets out of their group, and this team will keep the streak going with a do-or-die win over Croatia in the first-round finale. Striker Oribe Peralta got it done at the Olympics and will make a difference in Brazil.
WILSON: I'm not sure if it counts as a surprise given how well they've played over the last six months or so, but Sampaoli has restored the aggression of his mentor Marcelo Bielsa to Chile. They are quick and dynamic and have genuine attacking class in Alexis Sanchez, plus their back three and hard pressing poses opponents problems they're not used to facing.
LYTTLETON: France. It has a comfortable group, and coach Didier Deschamps has ridden the wave from its unlikely comeback from 2-0 down to Ukraine to qualify via the UEFA playoffs. Even losing Franck Ribery won't knock its stride. The squad is united, youngsters like Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba are becoming important players and Karim Benzema even smiled last week. I think Les Bleus could reach the semifinals.
YOUNG: Assuming dark horses such as Belgium are no longer true surprises, perhaps England, if only because expectations are low and a young team looks set to enjoy itself. If it crawls out of a tough group, the Three Lions face a winnable round of 16 game before a spicy potential quarterfinal against possibly Brazil or Spain.
BIRD: Belgium is too much of a known quantity to be a surprise anymore, so I'll have to go with the two Balkan nations: Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Croatia in particular could be difficult to beat, with experience all over the field and dynamic possibilities in central midfield, headlined by Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić. To its credit, Bosnia boasts attackers such as Miralem Pjanić and Edin Džeko.
Who will win the Golden Boot?
WAHL: Neymar. I have Brazil advancing to the final, and a big reason will be Neymar scoring just as often as he did during last year's Confederations Cup run. Perhaps more than any other player in the tournament, Neymar has the pressure to perform in front of his home fans, so look for him to try to create as many goals as possible.
STRAUS: Lionel Messi. It's easy to remember his struggles in South Africa and forget that he's pretty much scored at will since. And not just for Barcelona. He tallied 10 goals in World Cup qualifying (second only to Luis Suárez in South America) and now has plenty of support with the likes of Sergio Agüero and Ángel Di María. Argentina's first deep World Cup run since 1990, when it finished second, will set the stage.
WILSON: It's rare the top scorer does not play in seven matches, so that means it has to be somebody who'll get to the semifinal. Germany was prolific in qualifying, which perhaps brings Thomas Muller into play, but such are their attacking riches that the goals may be spread out. Neymar or Messi are obvious answers, but it may be that Higuain takes on more of the burden for Argentina, or that Fred, who outscored Neymar in the Confederations Cup, proves his worth.
LYTTLETON: Lionel Messi. OK, it's obvious and I toyed with picking Sergio Aguero, but why not the Argentina captain? His record since Alejandro Sabella took charge is 20 goals in 24 games, and he finally is replicating his Barcelona form in an Argentina shirt – even if the national side plays a counterattack style, more like Real Madrid. Messi could rack up three goals in the group and a few more in the knockout stage to clinch the Golden Boot.
YOUNG: Sergio Aguero. An arch goal sniffer at the tip of one of World Cup's most potent attacking forces. An army of rowdy visiting fans may provide a greater push than the pressure imposed by Brazil's overly demanding multitudes.
BIRD: If he's healthy enough to play and can continue his unbeatable club form, Luis Suárez could have a lot of success against the subpar defenses of Costa Rica, England and Italy. Then again, Messi faces Iran and Nigeria, both of which are primed to leak goals against top opposition.
How will the USA fare?
WAHL: Out in the group stage. It's possible for the U.S. to play OK and not advance from the most difficult group, and that's the sense I have right now. Germany is the class of the group, and Portugal, Ghana and the U.S. will slug it out for the second spot. I'd say the U.S. has about a 40 percent chance of advancing.
STRAUS: American prospects are on the rise. Klinsmann's team is fit, confident and healthy, but that may not be enough to get out of a deep and difficult Group G. Well prepared and primed for vengeance, the U.S. will open with three points against Ghana and and finish the first round 1-1-1, but miss out on the knockout stage on goal differential. Nevertheless, a solid performance will see Klinsmann's method and mandate reaffirmed.
WILSON: Moderately. I've never been entirely convinced by Jurgen Klinsmann as a coach and nothing I've seen of him with the USA has persuaded me. My sense is the great U.S. explosion isn't far away, but given the toughness of the group I suspect it may be in four years' time rather than in Brazil.
LYTTLETON: I have been down on the USA's chances ever since the draw, feeling it was destined for the wooden spoon in Group G. But in the last week, I feel something has clicked: Jozy Altidore scored a pair of goals, Fabian Johnson has done well at fullback and the three-man midfield with Kyle Beckerman is smart. On the other hand, Ghana's preparations have gone south, with defensive injuries and worries in attack . So I will go for USA to finish third in the group, just ahead of bogey team Ghana.
YOUNG: The send-off series provided great hope. Backed by potentially huge numbers of fans, a fired-up team could sneak through a group where more storied rivals such as Portugal and Germany are troubled by injury and self-doubt. Industriousness ensures games will be tight, and much will depend on whether strikers such as Jozy Altidore will be ruthless enough to take advantage.
BIRD: Before the friendly against Nigeria, it looked like the U.S. would play three games and go home. After that match, it seems the U.S. has some hope — but probably only against Ghana. The German and Portuguese attacks will offer much sterner tests for the back line, which has looked vulnerable individually and collectively in the tune-up games.
When it's all over, this World Cup will be remembered most for _______?
WAHL: Messi. If he can lead Argentina to the World Cup title, he'll finally have done everything to be considered the greatest player of all time.
STRAUS: Being a positive rallying point for the people of Brazil. The build-up to this World Cup has left many feeling alienated and frustrated. A Seleção's title run will highlight their country's potential and, ideally, act as a catalyst for those who believe that answers can be found within.
WILSON: Hopefully it'll be remembered as the tournament that saved the World Cup, stuffed with drama and high quality amid a carnival atmosphere. But I fear it'll be remembered for chaos at the airports and stadiums, for inflated prices and the whiff of tear gas on the breeze.
LYTTLETON: Hopefully, the best team winning the tournament. In this era of PlayStation footballers with the likes of Messi and Ronaldo scoring so prolifically, it would be nice if the World Cup winner was the best all-around team. I'd rather that than talking about dodgy referee decisions, players struggling in the heat, or troubles in the host country. Oh, and a penalty shootout or two would be fun!
YOUNG: Brazil. The hope is that people will remember that the World Cup is, after all, only a soccer tournament, and the debate over the successes and failures of this most complex of nations, and the fight over the suffering and well-being of its people, will continue long after FIFA has packed up and gone home.
BIRD: Unfortunately, the off-field issues in Brazil will be difficult to overcome. Still, the host nation should put together a deep run that brings the country together. If last summer's Confederations Cup can be considered as foreshadowing, a legend (Neymar) will be confirmed with a great individual performance to carry Brazil deep into the tournament — quite possibly lifting the trophy.

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Trantor is the capital of the Galactic Empire. One massive city encompasses the planet, covering the surface "in the ever increasing complexities of man-made structures" (I.3.20). Everything and everyone are completely contained within this city's massive buildings, so much so that the population of Trantor rarely, if ever, sees the sky and stars. Sounds pretty awful, if you ask us.
But that's not all there is to it. Trantor is based on Rome at the peak of its power, right before the beginning of the slow collapse of the Roman Empire. Just like Rome, Trantor has spread itself too thin, claiming more planets than it can properly manage. It's also over-specialized as the sole seat of political power.
As Gaal puts it, this abundance of political power makes Trantor a great "prize" for other nations and power-hungry families (I.4.32). Also, since the entire planet is one big city, they can't grow crops to feed the population, which makes them depends on other planets to feed them.
Between the thinly-spread empire, the over-specialization of political power, and utter lack of raw materials, it must not have been hard for Seldon to predict Trantor's inevitable fall. Worse, the leaders are too busy being caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life to see the end coming—again, just like Rome. They don't know that their inevitable doom will come from the outside-in.
Like Trantor, the Foundation has its own historic parallel. In this case, the Foundation acts a lot like a monastery from Europe's medieval era.
Warning: history lesson in 3…2…1!
When the Roman Empire fell, Western Europe entered a period that we like to call the Dark Ages. As the name suggests, it wasn't the most pleasant of eras. (Although we should point out that plenty of other parts of the world were doing just fine. Hello, algebra.)
But in the areas that used to be the Roman Empire, you could set a clock to how often barbarian tribes fought and raided their neighbors. This meant that high culture and education—things like science, philosophy, and literature—weren't as high on the to-do list as, say, sword-sharpening and learning how to store ill-gotten gains.
Enter Christianity, which built monasteries all over Europe.
(Brain snack: at this point—we're talking after the Roman Empire fell in at the end of the 5th century C.E.—there was no Roman Catholic Church, just a Western and an Eastern tradition of the same One True Church. In 1054, the Church split into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox.)
Sure, the monasteries helped the Church maintain political and financial power in a region. But they also kept knowledge going. The monks copied famous works of literature, science, and philosophy in scriptoriums and maintained large libraries, like knowledge-fortresses. They also provided education for local boys who wanted to be priests or, you know, work a job that didn't require murder on your resume.
Okay, history lesson over. Let's get back to the book.
The Foundation symbolically acts like a monastery for Asimov's future history, only presumably without the celibacy. The first Foundation creates the Encyclopedia Galactica, a resource consisting of all the scientific and mathematic knowledge in the galaxy. Even when they discover that Seldon doesn't care if they complete the book or not, the Foundation kept on gathering and improving scientific knowledge, coming up with technology that even the once-great Galactic Empire did not have. (Hello, alchemy-machine!)
Also like the monasteries of the Dark Ages, the Foundation teaches members of the nearby planets how to use technology and position themselves as a religious hub in the process. This helps them consolidate power, so they become indispensable to the barbarian worlds. Very convenient.
The Four Kingdoms were once provinces of the Galactic Empire, but, as the Empire weakened, they broke free into independent Kingdoms. Historical parallel? You bet. The tribes in England and Germany that broke free of Rome as it weakened.
The Four Kingdoms lack the nuclear power and scientific savvy of the Foundation, so they rely on the Foundation to keep them up-to-date on all things tech. The Foundation is basically their galactic Apple Store.
But, like a bunch of iPhone addicts bent on the latest gadget, the Four Kingdoms are barbarous in nature. They tend to use violence and intimidation to get what they want. So, the Foundation has to use more subtle methods to prevent a full-on confrontation. Through political, religious, and economic manipulation, the Foundation keeps the Four Kingdoms in check, so one never becomes more powerful than the other.
Of course, this doesn't stop the rulers of the Four Kingdoms from trying to gain more power through violence and intimidation—like Wienis of Anacreon. But then again, look what happened that that guy.
Of the Four Kingdoms—Anacreon, Smyrno, Konom, and Daribow—only Anacreon actually makes an appearance.
Like the Four Kingdoms, Askone doesn't have tech. But they've caught on to the Foundation's trick of selling religion with their science and tech, so the planet's leaders have made trading in Foundation goods illegal. This law lands Gorov in jail and sets into motion the events of "The Traders."
Mallow visits Swienna briefly during "The Merchant Princes." Swienna is still a planet under the control of the Galactic Empire, even though it sits just at the edge of the territory. Devastated by failed rebellions, the planet is poor and weak—like some post-colonial nation in Africa, trying to get back on its feet.
Although we don't get much of Swienna in Foundation, the planet does make a return appearance in the sequel Foundation and Empire. So, if you're interested in what becomes of the planet—keep reading.


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The Computational Research Service provides a variety of shared computing environments in support of quantitative social science research in the College of Letters and Science. See the software availability matrix to determine which packages are available on our various platforms. All users must adhere to the CRS system policies and user guidelines as well as the broader UCD campus computer policies.
NOTE: THESE SYSTEMS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO L&S SOCIAL SCIENCE AFFILIATES. Many of the same applications are available through the IET Virtual Computer Lab, http://ats.ucdavis.edu/services/iet-virtual-lab/.
CRS Labs
The CRS statistical labs are intended for social science faculty and graduate students who do not have access to equipment or software appropriate to their quantitative computing needs, or for users who need proximity to the CRS staff for consulting purposes. The main lab (SSH 102) is equipped with 9 Dell Optiplex 7010 minitowers with i5 quad core 3.4 GHz CPU, 8 GB RAM memory, 250 GB hard drives, DVD-RW, 22" LCD monitors with scanner and printer. A second smaller lab (SSH 111) provides data access and scanning equipment.
All social science faculty and graduate students may use their campus loginID to access CRS computers. If your loginID does not work, submit a ticket to DSSIT.
Remote Desktop Server - painter.ssds.ucdavis.edu
For users with occasional need for access to statistical applications packages for projects appropriate to desktop computing, the CRS provides a Remote Desktop Server named "painter.ssds.ucdavis.edu". This new system is a Dell R820 with four 8-core 2.4GHz Intel Xeon processors, 512GB of memory and 6TB of storage running Windows 2012 R2.
To use the remote desktop server:
- Request an account on the CRS Remote Desktop Server. (Only Affiliates of the Division of Social Sciences at UC Davis wil be granted accounts.)
- Macintosh users will need to install Microsoft Remote Desktop from Apple. The Windows client is built-in.
- If not on a Division of Social Science networked computer, establish a DSS VPN connection.
- MacOSX users may receive a certificate error pointing to painter.ou.ad3.ucdavis.edu, but this can be ignored. If the application does launch, go to your download folder and launch the file with the .rdp extension manually by double-clicking.
Note: The Remote Desktop Server has been tested with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari and while it will probably work with other browsers, if you have problems please use one of these instead.
UNIX Server - sapper.ssds.ucdavis.edu
For large longer-term projects, for example where datasets exceed the available storage capacity, or methods exceed the computation capabilities of desktop systems, or where project datasets must be accessible to multiple users, the CRS maintains a central research UNIX server. The CRS is currently managing a new Dell R820 with four 8-core 2.4GHz Intel eon processors, 512GB of memory and 6TB of storage running RedHat Enterprise LINUX called "sapper.ssds.ucdavis.edu".
- Create an account on the CRS UNIX Server. (Only Affiliates of the Division of Social Sciences at UC Davis wil be granted accounts.)
- Your new account will be created on the server "sapper.ssds.ucdavis.edu" (22.214.171.124). Usernames and passwords will be now handled by campus Kerberos, so your username is now your campus ID and your password is the campus password.
- Sapper.ssds.ucdavis.edu is a Dell R820 with 32 CPU cores, 512GB of RAM, approximately 6TB of useable disk space, running Redhat Linux Enterprise version 6. Please remember, the SSDS UNIX system is still a SHARED SYSTEM and users should limit their number of jobs so others can carry out their work as well. Please report any suspected abuse to the SSDS staff (firstname.lastname@example.com).
- You MUST connect to the DSS VPN before connecting to the UNIX system if you are off campus or using a campus wireless connection (Moobilenet, Moobilenetx, Eduroam). You can find the details here: http://it.dss.ucdavis.edu/services/dss-vpn/dss-vpn. Keep in mind that once connected ALL traffic from your machine will go through the DSS VPN server, so only connect when you are working on sapper. Upon establishing a VPN connection, you can use any standard SSH client to connect to the server.
- Quotas are in effect on the UNIX system. If you exceed your quota, the system will warn you to reduce your file space for a grace period of 10 days. You may exceed your quota by no more than 5GB during the grace period. After that period, you will be locked out and you must contact email@example.com to have your account re-enabled. The default quota is 10GB for all users, and request to increase quotas are evaluated on a case by case basis. You may check your quota with the command "quota –s". Files saved in the /scratch subdirectory are not counted towards your quota, so any temporary work files should be stored there.
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High Performance Computing
The CRS also has cycles on the San Diego Supercomputer as part of the Triton Shared Computing Cluster or TSCC. To learn more about this resource consult the SDSC Web site. To determine whether your project is a suitable candidate for processing on the SDSC, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Dear Holly,
Mommy made a deal with me that if she could give birth to you without getting an epidural, she could go on a "new wardrobe shopping spree" with the money we'd save; her epidural with your brother Jack apparently cost us $1000.
Well, Mommy gets her shopping spree because she chose nitrous oxide (laughing gas) instead of an epidural! Not that she'll actually spend a thousand dollars- probably just a couple hundred. Either way, she earned it!
Last weekend began with our family having a pretty good idea that you would be born, since your due date had already passed.
Friday night for dinner we went out with Grandma at a place near our house called Homestead Manor, which is a very old mansion that has somewhat recently been converted to a fancy restaurant.
Then on Saturday morning, I took your brother Jack to the Franklin Main Street Festival. It was so packed that we actually had to take a trolley in and out of the place, which I think was Jack's favorite part of the whole thing.
That evening we went with Mommy and Grandma to Arrington Vineyards, taking a picnic dinner from Whole Foods there.
That was Jack's last Saturday as an only child, because the next morning, Mommy went into labor and gave birth to you Sunday night:
After laboring since 6:00 AM on Sunday, we finally left for the hospital at 4:20 PM and were at Vanderbilt by 5:00 PM.
When we arrived there, the doctor warned Mommy that the window of time was small for her decide whether or not she'd get the epidural. Mommy decided to delay, choosing to spend some time in "the Lexus of laboring tubs".
That seemed to progress things rapidly. The doctor told us that Mommy was already so far along by that point, that the epidural might take effect too late.
So Mommy took the laughing gas, which according to the doctor, "It doesn't numb the pain at all, it just makes you not care as much about what's going on."
At 8:08 PM, right at 3 hours after we arrived at the hospital, you were born.
Everyone in that room was so impressed with what Mommy did; myself obviously included.
Nonna and Papa had brought Jack down to the hospital Sunday night once I texted them the word "born" from my phone, using my left hand; since my right hand has busy holding Mommy's.
We were required to stay at the hospital for 24 hours after you were born. Since all the doctors kept quickly confirming that you were perfectly healthy, we made it clear we wished to leave the hospital the moment they would allow us to.
Therefore, you and Mommy and I all got to leave for home after just 25 hours after you were born; and just 28 hours from the time we first arrived there.
Mommy had a very efficient birth!
Back at the house, Grandma had made dinner for all of us the following night. At one point, your brother Jack asked for more water. Immediately, Mommy jumped up and got it for him.
Papa commented, "Look at her! She just had a baby with no epidural and she's already up and moving?!"
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|Pfeiffer College (NC)
|1996 Inductee
Joe Ferebee retired as Athletic Director and baseball coach at Pfeiffer University with 1,438 victories. His American Legion teams won 694 games and his college teams captured 677.
Ferebee began his coaching career in 1947 at Salisbury High School, following service in the Navy during World War II. He coached Salisbury to the state 3A championship in 1955. He also coached the Salisbury-Rowan American Legion team, winning the state crown in 1955. His team finished third in the national playoffs that year.
Ferebee is credited with putting Salisbury-Rowan on the American Legion map in North Carolina. His teams won three North Carolina titles and finished second on four occasions. They also claimed 15 area championships.
Ferebee received the Governor's Award for his contribution to youth baseball in 1969 and '71. He was honored by the Raleigh Hot Stove League in 1988 for his contribution to baseball.
The Mocksville, North Carolina native also compiled an impressive record at Pfeiffer, guiding the Falcons to 10 conference championships and five NAIA District crowns. Ferebee also led Pfeiffer to the NAIA World Series in 1968, where the team finished the season ranked No. 2 in the nation.
A testament to the quality of players that coach Ferebee developed at Pfeiffer is the fact that 42 of them signed contracts with major league organizations. Several of those players performed in the big leagues, with a number of them reaching the AAA and AA levels.
Ferebee also scouted baseball for professional baseball for 13 years. In all, he spent 41 years in the game.
Ferebee is a member of eight Halls of Fame: North Carolina, Catawba College, Pfeiffer University, North Carolina American Legion Baseball, Stanly County, Salisbury-Rowan, NAIA and ABCA.


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Carterton mother Brooke Malyon would have given up the fight against cancer after her second diagnosis, if it wasn't for her "miracle baby daughter" Charlie.
Now, after six months of treatment, she has just one week of radiation therapy left, and is looking forward to taking a breather, being a healthy mum, and planning her wedding to fiancé Chris Prenter.
Malyon was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer in 2013 when she was living in Auckland before moving to Carterton.
After six months of intense chemotherapy she went into remission but the cancer came back more than a year later, towards the end of her pregnancy with Charlie.
"I said to mum and Chris the first time around, if I ever get cancer again I probably won't fight it.
"That was obviously before I had Charlie.
"Because it was just such a hard time last time I decided that was it, but you do what you have to when you have a child."
Malyon said she was relieved to be nearing the end of treatment, but she didn't want to get too excited "until the doctors tell us we're good to go".
"But after 6 months, I'm over it. I'm ready to just sit down and recover really," she said.
"I've been travelling over the hill [to Wellington] every day for treatment.
"Once that's finished, hopefully no more, but they can't give me any results as to whether I'm in remission until the end of October because I need to have more scans."
Malyon said she wouldn't have been able to stay positive through the treatments without the support from her family and the community, which raised more than $21,000 to help the young family cope.
"Once we've had a breather it would be cool to go see everyone and just acknowledge them for everything they've done," she said.
Part of Malyon's treatment involved stem cell transplant and she said when she was in isolation after therapy, she would stay positive by planning her wedding.
"It will be a pretty low-key affair, but within the next year we would like to get married - I want my longer hair though.
"It would be cool to have [Charlie] be a part of it, because she's it from now on, you know.
"We probably won't be able to have any more children, so to have her involved would be quite cool."
Malyon said she was grateful to be able to share her story.
"When you see how many people commute to Wellington or Palmerston for treatment, it's huge. And it's not just the elderly. It affects all ages, all shapes, all sizes, all colours. It's a prick of a disease.
"But I'm still alive and I'm not 6-feet under."


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The KRAS mutation affects survival among patients with colorectal cancer who are treated with Erbitux (cetuximab). These results were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) –Michael Jackson's name appears on an auditorium at Gardner Street Elementary in Hollywood — the late entertainer attended the school briefly when he was a boy.
It's the allegations made against the adult Jackson that are causing people to wonder if his name should still be on the building.
In a recent HBO documentary — "Leaving Neverland," two men accuse him of sexually molesting them — repeatedly — as children.
As KCAL9's Amy Johnson reports, there are people who wonder if the singer's name should be associated with a school, let alone an elementary school.
"I don't think the name should stay — in my personal opinion," says parent Sherry Romito.
All parents — and anyone who works at the school — are being asked to give their opinion and vote on the name of the school auditorium.
"I actually agree with the fact they should take the name off of the auditorium," says Chasity Hampton.
Two meetings were held and now ballots are being handed out.
"We've both voted to take it down just because we think the stigma there, with that name is a greater offense to our children's upbringing than it is to continue to celebrate him as an artist," said Owen Williams.
It wouldn't be the first time Jackson's name has been removed — or at least covered like in 2003 when he was charged after a boy accused him of sexual abuse.
Jackson was found not guilty. His name was later uncovered after his death.
Many — including those that live near the school — say the name should come down after they watched the documentary.
"For me it changed my opinion," said Williams.
"I saw the documentary. It was disturbing. Just ask yourself. What kind of message are you trying to send these children? Whether he did what they say he did, or didn't do. That's not my place to judge," said neighbor Argisht Karapetvan. "But you have to send the message out that that's not right."
The attorney for Jackson's estate — Howard Weizman — said in part:
"It would be a terrible shame to remove Michael's name from the auditorium based on an intentionally one-sided film. Michael Jackson is not guilty and he, like all citizens, is entitled to the presumption of innocence," Weitz said.
Johnson was not able to find anyone who wants the name to stay on the building. Some say it had nothing to do with the documentary — only about security and fans coming to see the school.
The voting will continue Thursday.
We should all be concerned about ALL child abuse. In 2003 this school chose to teach children you are guilty until proven innocent IMO, by boarding MJ's name up then. The US guarantees the accused the right to defend themselves before being found guilty. MJ is dead now and can't defend himself. Wade had continued to defend MJ and wanted a job emulating him in 2013 and only filed this case when the estate hired Jamie King instead. Wade was asked in court when he was 22 years old if MJ touched his private parts of his body and he said NO. He was asked if MJ had sexual relations with MJ and Wade said no. Wade was Not a child then, and the questioning went on for over an hour. The prosecution tried very hard to get Wade to break down and he never looked or acted anxious or nervous. Wade continued to tell the media the same thing for years. James signed statements MJ did not touch him. Wade and James want 1.5 billion dollars and their civil case is on appeal. They are looking for money and most likely hope this interview will sway the appellate judge. Michael is being lynched by these parents and the school system without a fair hearing. Leaving Neverland Dan Reed made sure no one who could defend Michael was part of that show. It is totally one-sided. We should not teach children that Lynch Mobs are the way to try people. MJ is dead and can't defend himself, but he was vindicated in 2005 and this school still left the boards over his name knowing that. They removed them in Oct 2010. The estate has sued HBO for a non-disparagement clause and that is still waiting to be heard.
And I would call this school racist. This man had a trial and people accusing him defended him for over 20 years and now want a way to make money and clearly caught in alot of lies. if Mike was alive, these guys would not be doing this. So now we are going back to days of the Salem witch. What about McCarthyism? This is dangerous.


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OMG. This is so long lmaoo!Hello forum, I am a new member. I found lots of useful information on this forum so I've decided to signup.
For my introduction I would like to share my latest realisation about the world around Michael Jackson.
You see, inside of my circle of friends, I can easily be labelled as an insane MJ fan. Bare in my that I don't have any MJ pictures on my walls, I don't have any MJ stickers on my car, I have only one MJ shirt and I don't have MJ as my PC background (only on my phone, haha). I don't have any memorabilia, don't have any statues or figures, not even a keychain of MJ. What I do have are most of his albums on vinyl and CD and I listen to him 24/7. That's it. I mean, compare this to some of the real hardcore collector fans and from 0 to 10 you could label me as a 3. On the other hand, when it comes to my devotion to his music and his mindset you can label me as a 10 since I am convinced that Michael was the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen, but this isn't showing in an "unhealthy" way if you know what I mean.
So what I'm trying to say is that I am well inside the boundaries of sanity when it comes to my MJ experssion. I just talk about the facts. It is a fact that his Bad tour was one of the most physically demanding things any human beaing can pull off. It is a fact that his music is timeless and multilayered. It is a fact that he single-handedly lifted the entire music industry to a completely new level. It is a fact that he was a super kind and emphatic man and that he remained true to himself despite being the most famous human on this planet. These are just facts, it has nothing to do with my devotion to him.
And now we come to the difference between being a fan and being a fanboy.
I consider myself a person who runs on extremes. If I start a project, I want to bring it to perfection. If I start playing a sport I would like to find the best player who I can look up to (Vasek Klouda in footbag, Magnus Carlsen in chess, Adam Ondra in climbing, Daigo Umehara in Street Fighter,..). I like extremes and I believe there is always someone who is objectively the best at something. I don't like the modern hippy mindset where we are all the winners just by competing.
Naturally I have to find the best in rap (Ice-T), the best in electronic music (Umek) and the best in pop (MJ).
So what is the difference between a FAN and a FANBOY? A fan is someone who is devoted to something because that something is objectively the best at that particular moment. However, if things change and that certain something is no longer the best, a fan will change their mind and not be a fan anymore.
On the other hand, a fanboy will remain devoted to that thing just because that thing is that thing. Even if it is objectively not the best anymore.
It is a lot like science vs religion where science wants to be proven wrong and actively searches for proof that will change its mind. Religion however sticks to its dogma and tries to find evidence that the thing is still the best.
I like to think of myself as a rational man, a scientific man. I have left many idols and obsessions behind me since they proved not to be the best anymore. For example, I love Casio watches from the 90' and can't wear any other watch on my hand ever. However I don't like the modern Casio designs and will never buy any of them. I believe this makes me a fan instead of a fanboy.
I am not a Michael fanboy. At least I am certain I am not. Maybe someday I will realise that I was nothing more than a misguided fanboy and that MJ was actually not the best in the world. However, I find that possibility to be reaaaaaly slim. Next to impossible.
So we now come to the thing that I was actually trying to say. My friends are labelling me as a fanboy. At first it didn't bother me since we are all open and honest and we tell it like it is. And we also joke a lot so sometimes not even we can tell the difference between a joke and reality. So yeah, it didn't bother me at first. I played an MJ song and I got an instant "you are such a fanboy". I found it funny and cute at first and even liked it in a certain way.
But I'm afraid that now things have gotten under control. It has slowly come to the point where I can no longer say or do anything MJ related and not be called a fanboy. I don't like it anymore because it is not true. And my friends are subconsciously looking for any small detail that will prove me wrong.
Let me give you an example. The other day I showed the Wembley Bad tour to one of my friends who is muscially educated a lot more than I am. He plays the guitar and has a vast knowledge of many genres since he is intelligent enough to find joy in almost every genre of music. The moment I pressed play he went into a defensive mode because my "fanboyism" instantly got to him. He watched Michael jumping around and singing and said:"Well he just walks up and down the stage, it really isn't THAT physically demanding." This was not something I was expecting of him. In fact it was not something to be expected of him in general. This was not him talking because I know him too well. He is much more intelligent for a statement like that. So why did he say it? Simply because he couldn't help himself. All that he saw was me being a fanboy and proclaiming nobody on this world can pull this off.
This is just one example, there are more. I am now afraid to even mention Michael's name in the presence of my friends. I'm afraid to put on his music when they are around. I simply can't do it. I mean, I COULD do it but I have to be smarter than that and not cause problems.
So I guess...I guess this analogy can be applied more globally. Michael was so good on so many levels that most people just can't understand it. They don't want to understand it because the MJ fanbase gives the impression of being fanboys instead of fans. Can you imagine the paradox in this? Michael was objectively so goddamn good that people who realise it can never appear as fans to general audience. They can only appear as fanboys. Because how could one single person be better at almost everything than everybody else? It just isn't possible, right? Those guys are such fanboys.
Is this something we can or should change? Do we really need to control our enthusiasm and be careful how we show it? Is there even a way we can do that?
How can I say Michael was the best without sounding like a fanboy? Well, one thing are hard cold facts. Just by giving the facts, you are educating your friends and you avoid sounding like a fanboy. Facts don't lie, right?
However in my case even facts don't cut it anymore, because my friends don't care about facts. They don't want to hear proof that he was the best.
So what would be the takeaway of all this? I guess the moral would be to kindly and moderately present facts to your friends. Dont just say:"GUYS, MJ IS THE BEST, OMG OMG!!". Because I did that and look where it got me. I feel more and more alone with my love for MJ and ironically that only helps to strengthen that bond because MJ probably felt a lot like that in his life. The loops and irony are just piling up and there is no one that I can talk to about it. This whole thing is like an event horizon of a black hole. Once you get past it there is no turning back. And while outside observers can see you stuck in place and not moving (because the light from you can no longer reach them), you yourself keep falling faster and faster and your body starts stretching like a spaghetti.
I do know one thing, however. I am NOT a fanboy. I follow logic and reason. It is the outside world that refuses to see the facts.
Am I ok with this? Can I continue listening to him and not be bother by that fact? Not today, no....but maybe tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow...
Well, fanboy or not, that was written well.


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Legendary TV presenter Brian Henderson (National Nine News, Bandstand) has come out of retirement, for what he says is his "final television appearance", to present an Australian Story profile on Patricia Amphlett – known to us all as "Little Pattie".
As "Little Pattie", Patricia Amphlett was the teenage pop star who stomped her way to stardom with two hit singles at the age of 14.
At 17 she became the youngest Australian entertainer to perform for troops at Nui Dat during the Vietnam War. It proved to be a dangerous mission when the battle of Long Tan broke out in the rubber plantation next to the Australian base.
Fifty years on Patricia Amphlett has never forgotten that day and is returning to Long Tan with Vietnam veterans to perform for them again.
Back on 18 August 1966 Little Pattie was on stage with Col Joye and the Joy Boys when the fighting escalated.
Major Harry Smith, Officer Commanding Delta Company 6RAR, led the historic battle and remembers it vividly:
"As as we left the base at about eleven o'clock and went out to Long Tan rubber we could hear the music floating through the air from the concert. And I recall that music all the way until we actually started firing." – Major Harry Smith, Delta Company 6RAR commander
For Little Pattie it was a case of the "show must go on". They were scheduled to perform several concerts during the day, to entertain hundreds of soldiers.
"During the second concert, there was gunfire and some explosions and heavy battle noise. I could tell something bad was going on in the jungle and I just kept singing." – Patricia Amphlett ("Little Pattie")
By four o'clock and in torrential rain Little Pattie's third concert was cut short, with an order to immediately evacuate. She was pulled into a jeep and lifted into a chopper, while rogue soldiers 'kidnapped' Col Joye for the night.
"We were over the jungle where the Battle of Long Tan was underway and I was sitting next to a soldier with a big 50 calibre machine gun, he didn't talk and I didn't talk, and we stared at the jungle, there were thousands and thousands of orange lights, which were tracer bullets. We were witnessing what was going on from the sky." – Patricia Amphlett ("Little Pattie")
In the relative safety of Vung Tau, Little Pattie received news throughout the night of the heavy human toll – "I stopped counting," she told Australian Story.
Eighteen Australians died, another 24 were injured.
"I saw things that perhaps I shouldn't have seen, green bags, terribly wounded soldiers. I talked to troubled young soldiers, and they all looked like my brother, they were so young." – Patricia Amphlett ("Little Pattie")
Now 67, Patricia Amphlett remains one of Australia's most loved and respected entertainers. She has also been a prominent union leader and social justice advocate.
For this program, Australian Story is travelling to Vietnam to exclusively cover the special concert marking the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Patricia Amphlett will also lay a wreath at the Long Tan commemorative ceremony.
Major Harry Smith of Delta Company 6RAR is returning to Vietnam for the first time since the war.
He was in combat during Little Pattie's concerts in 1966 and says he is looking forward to this one:
"She's held in very high regard, about fifteen of us [who fought in Long Tan] are going back and we're looking forward to hearing, seeing and cuddling Little Pattie."
Monday August 22 at 8pm on ABC.


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The Annexe Inn
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The Inn On The Green is an established Bristol drinkers pub. Apparently winner of a CAMRA pub of the year award it certainly has a good selection of beers and real ale (I say apparently as the CAMRA site does not have them listed). Set in North Bristol, just above where the Gloucester Road becomes F... Read On
The Welly is a large, detached, traditional red-brick pub at the top of Gloucester Road. It's a much-loved pub that's well known for providing a warm welcome and great service. The guest rooms in The Wellington have just undergone a major refurbishment with extra rooms added, and Bath Al... Read On


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Hopkins: We're Too Tolerant Of Hate Preachers
20 August 2016, 12:13 | Updated: 2 September 2016, 13:43
Katie Hopkins fumes at fact we only just convicted Anjem Choudary when she gets cautioned for a tweet.
Talking on her LBC show she tore into the government for being far too tolerant of people like Choudary.
"What are we doing in this country? Why are we failing to act?
"Why do we pride ourselves on being a tolerant country when being tolerant seem to mean that we give these individuals free rein to say what they like?
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Because of the risk involved, the private investment perspective via private lending of one's money can be very frightening to those unfamiliar with private investment lending. One reason for this is one's frame of reference. The novice private investor will most likely equate private investment lending with the loan they may have given to a relative or friend when that friend/relative was in some sort of financial emergency. Most of us have given such loans at one time or another and the yield on such loans is typically zero. More often than not, we probably lost all or at least some of the principle and never saw one red cent of earnings.
The private investment perspective of the more experienced private lender is very different. First, unlike the loan to the relative in need, the private investment lender is lending for investment purposes in a business, not to a person in distress. The private investment loan is given, not because of financial emergency but for business capitalization. All businesses run on capital and borrowing to capitalize is just good sound business practice.
Secondly, the private loans we speak of differ from the friend/relative loan in that the intent from the beginning is private investment lender profitability. The loan to the relative is generally made, not for profit, but simply to help the relative through a challenging financial period. The private investment loan, on the other hand, is not made to get the borrower through a challenging financial period but it is made explicitly to turn a profit. The whole purpose of the private investment loan is profitability. This profitable intent is not just for private investment lender profitability but also business profitability for the borrower (the revitalization specialist).
Third, the private investment lender relying upon a well grounded private investment perspective, who is lending for business purposes with the intent to make a profit — unlike the lender lending to a relative, will always SECURE the loan with COLLATERAL. Relying upon the tried and true private investment perspective, the private investment lender will tie the collateral to LEGAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS.
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Film Studies Interdisciplinary Minor
Film Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that focuses on the history, theory, criticism of cinema. Special attention is also paid to the study of individual films as important and highly influential works of art, as complex and contested cultural artifacts, and as products of an ever-changing technology circulating within an increasingly globalized marketplace. The Film Studies minor is open to all College of Charleston students in any undergraduate degree program.
Film Studies combines the minor's core courses offered by the Department of English with courses offered in a wide variety of disciplines within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of the Arts, and the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs.
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We now have a non-dairy line of My/Mo Mochi Cashew Cream Frozen Dessert, made with cashew cream to give it that extra creamy texture and taste! We currently carry the flavors of Neapolitan, Salted Caramel, Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla.


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My new short fiction piece is published
Topology Magazine published a short piece of mine today called "Water."
You can read it here.
Please bear in mind that it is mostly fictional with few details that actually happened. However, it does accurately describe our family about 6-8 years ago when things were very tight financially.
The theme of the current Topology issue is "Thriftiness." I recommend subscribing to anyone interested.


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Glen Wakeman has written many insightful blog posts to inspire practitioners and entrepreneurs. His writing encompasses a variety of business matters including management and administration, international fiscal matters, emerging markets and strategy (Businesswire). He has provided both mentorship and education regarding growth, innovation and executive development to ensure his readers can survive in the market.
To help entrepreneurs in the initial business stages Glen Wakeman created LaunchPad Holdings. The company provides a service to enable entrepreneurs to form a viable plan from their ideas. He had seen many failures due to an improper organization of ideas and he decided to provide the necessary assistance. Helping his clients with their issues provides Glen Wakeman with a sense of accomplishment. The experience he has amassed from his work all over the world enables him to understand the problems associated with international business.
The LinkedIn online postings of Glen Wakeman help business mentors and writers nurture and educate through his online platform. Numerous entrepreneurs and businesses owe their success to Glen Wakeman. He began his career at the University of Scranton where he earned his Bachelor degree in Economics. His ideas enabled him to create a business and was the inspiration for LaunchPad holdings. He has been a mentor, the owner of a small business, an investor and a CEO during his successful career.
Glen Wakeman gives advice regarding the emerging markets, management, international matters of finance and administrative strategies. It took time before he was able to begin making a profit. He attributes his success to his curiosity. This has been responsible for his innovation, problem solving and consumer satisfaction because his questions enable him to find solutions. He uses his writing to assist and guide entrepreneurs in creating new businesses and making the necessary connections to establish capital providers and connections.
Glen Wakeman believes in entrepreneurial associations. He has stated they are quite easy to locate, help in the growth of businesses, and offer important capital, contacts and thoughts. He additionally joins the forums for management, colleges and capital providers. He demands both excellence and high performance when he begins any new venture.


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I received my Ph.D. in History from Yale University in 1990. I have been teaching at the University of Nebraska Kearney since 1992 in the fields of Russian, Soviet and East European History. My most recent publications include Natalija: Life in the Balkan Powderkeg, 1880-1956, coedited with Jill Irvine (Central European University Press: Budapest, 2011 (paperback ed)) and "Right -wing Leaders in Serbia" with Jill Irvine, in Women of the Right: Comparisons and Exchanges across National Borders, Kathleen Blee and Sandra Deutsch eds., (Penn State University Press, 2012). In August 2014, I won the Pratt-Heins Foundation Service Award. My current research focuses on cemeteries and gravemarkers in the former Yugoslavia as sites of national identity and ethnic conflict.


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Book Review of Benjamin Franklin's Bastard: A Novel by Sally Cabot
Benjamin Franklin's Bastard: A Novel
*I received an ARC (advanced review copy) of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Benjamin Franklin's Bastard is a novel I couldn't put down. We all know the story of Benjamin Franklin - the Founding Father, the author, printer, scientist, postmaster, politician. Yet how many of us have delved into his personal life and known him as a husband, lover, father? What of the women he loved and the children he raised?
I must admit the novel didn't draw me in at first. However, after continuing on, it grasped me and never let go until the last page. I was loathe for it to end because the author Sally Cabot wraps you up in the lives of characters you care about as she takes you on a journey through history, tragedy, triumph, mistakes, heartbreak and love from a number of different angles.
The novel covers several perspectives and is mainly told through the eyes of Deborah, Franklin's wife, Anne, Franklin's rejected mistress and William, Franklin's bastard son. All throughout these 3 stories Franklin is woven and made a touchable and knowable person instead of some distant historical figure.
Anne was the strongest and most likeable character for me. Although no one really knows the true identity of William's mother, Sally Cabot sifted through rumors that flew around Philadelphia and other places at the time, discarding the ones she believed were politically motivated or highly improbable. What she came up with was a wonderful imagining of what might have been - a sixteen year old girl born into poverty, struggling to survive and finding a new way to procure an extra bit of food beyond her job as a serving girl at the Penny Pot Inn. After being wooed by a young Franklin she finds herself pregnant, out of a job and in an even worse and desperate situation then before. When little William is born she loves him fiercely but struggles to provide for him in the filthy back alleys of colonial Philadelphia. Franklin manages to persuade her to give him up to the promise of a better life. Anne does but suffers over the agonizing decision and can't tear herself completely away from her child. She will do whatever it takes, trade whatever she has, even if it's herself, to have the smallest sliver of a glimpse into William's life. It's painful to watch her make the choices she does, knowing there aren't many other options. She's hungry, desperate, aching for her child...
Deborah is no less interesting, although certainly less likeable. After being wooed by Franklin and then all but abandoned by him after his trip to London, she ends up in a terrible marriage that she finally leaves. Time goes on and Franklin returns. He eventually sets her up as his common-law wife - a tenuous position that isn't recognized by the higher levels of society Benjamin begins to climb. She is snubbed and rejected by the people her husband begins to spend more and more time with. Franklin asks her to raise little William and Deborah feels she has no choice. Taking him in, she never does fully accept him, especially after losing a young child born after him to illness. Franklin loves Deborah, but at times he loves his projects more. While madness coils around her after her son's death, new opportunities arise for Franklin's old mistress Anne to claw her way back into William's life with consequences for them all.
And finally, there is William. Always hungering for his stepmother's love and approval. Never realizing there is another mother aching for him. Though loved by his father, he is sometimes set aside in the whirl of the times and the events in Franklin's very public life. As he grows up he is influenced by others and comes to a final choice: loyalty to the crown or loyalty to his father.
This novel covers a huge swath of time but does so gracefully. It's utterly compelling and extremely well-written. It successfully weaves real events from history and Franklin's life into the narrative and really helps you better understand not just the times, but the man. This is historical fiction at its best. Highly recommended.
Now for the mom part of the review: This novel is not for children due to s*x (which is pretty general and not really explicit), affairs (Franklin is unfaithful), prostitution and some violence.
*I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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5 most popular winter sports to enjoy in Austria
As far as winter sports are concerned there is hardly any location that can be considered to be as good as Austria. You may be someone who has never played one of these sports ever before in your life. In that case, you would be assured to know that Austria ...(more)
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Planning a trip to India? Here is what you need to try
India is not a destination for everyone. There are a lot of common misconceptions about the country, but some of the bad things they say about it are true. However, there are bad things in every country you go, and that is not a reason to dismiss it as a ...(more)
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Locals raise a glass to celebrate Malcolm and Marion's 25th anniversary at the White Lion pub in Cumbria.
Malcolm and Marion, licensees of The White Lion pub situated in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, are today celebrating 25 years of running their favourite pub. The couple marked their memorable occasion with a spirited anniversary party which took place on Saturday. The traditional terrace pub was acquired by Robinsons Brewery on the 6th May 1992, and has been in the loving hands of Malcolm and Marion since then.
Malcolm, licensee of the White Lion, explained: "Me and my wife love serving for the local community, that's why we have been at this wonderful pub for 25 years. We have formed many great relationships with our customers over the years, and can't imagine working anywhere else. We are such a close-knit community, and it's amazing to be a serving part of it."
To make Malcolm and Marion's event extra special, the marketing team at Robinsons Brewery designed a special anniversary pump clip for the pub to proudly parade on its bar.
Steve Robinson, Business Development Manager for Robinsons Brewery, said: "We always like to do something unique for our pubs, especially when they're celebrating a special event or milestone. So, for the White Lion's 25th anniversary, we thought it would be a great idea to design a personalised pump clip to mark the occasion. The pump clip itself is the same shape as the current pub signage, while the inclusion of the two white lions are a nod to the pub's old pictorial. It captures the proud spirit of the pub and pays tribute to Malcolm and Marion for their many years of loyal service. Their hard work over the years has ensured their success and we wish them plenty more!"
Marion continued: "Robinsons have always been so helpful, that's another reason why we have been at this pub for such a long time. They show a deep sense of care and always go out of their way for us, which is massively appreciated. Things have definitely changed in the trade since starting out 25 years ago, but one thing has always remained the same, and that is Robinsons' quality of beer and their great support."
The White Lion is located in the heart of the ship building community, which is what Barrow-In-Furness is well known for. The pub welcomes all, from the two-legged to the four-legged, and is open Monday-Sunday 1pm-12am.
For more information, please visit the pub's website: www.robinsonsbrewery.com/whitelionbarrow.


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Time of crucifixion and resurrection pinpointed
Two Romanian astronomers claim to have pinpointed the exact time and date of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection using historical and biblical data.
Liviu Mircea and Tiberiu Oproiu say their research shows Christ died at 3pm on a Friday, and rose again at 4am on a Sunday.
The pair used a computer programme to check biblical references against historical astronomical data.
Working from the Astronomic Observatory Institute in Cluj, Romania, they say Jesus died at 3pm on Friday, April 3, 33 AD, and rose again at 4am on Sunday, April 5.
Their claim comes from a statement in the New Testament that Jesus died the day after the first night with a full moon, after the vernal equinox.
Using data gathered on the stars between 26 and 35 AD they established that in those nine years, the first full moon after the vernal equinox was registered twice - on Friday, April 7, 30 AD, and on Friday, April 3, 33 AD.
They were convinced the date of the crucifixion was 33 AD, and not 30 AD, because records showed a solar eclipse, as depicted in the Bible at the time of Jesus' crucifixion, occurred in Jerusalem that year.


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So there you are—another decent shot has missed the green, and you have a problem: You have no confidence in your ability to play a chip shot, but the ground is too rough for your trusty putter. Fortunately, you have another option; you can use one of your hybrid clubs to play the shot. Here are a few tips to help you put a good stroke on the ball and leave yourself a short putt.
Benefits of a Hybrid
The construction of a hybrid gives you some advantages when chipping. The longer shaft of a hybrid means that it takes less effort than a putter or wedge when you need to cover a longer distance, so you can concentrate on where you want the ball to go. And the hybrid's wider sole does more than keep the bottom front edge of the clubhead from digging into the ground; it helps prevent the head from hanging up in thick grass, which makes it easier to keep the clubface pointed at your target. These qualities eliminate many of the chipping faults that plague players.
From Tight Lies
If the grass is fairly short but the ground is rough and/or you are more than a foot or so off the green, your hybrid may be a better club choice than your putter. The slight loft of the hybrid will get the ball above the top of the grass without putting a lot of backspin on the ball. Grip down a couple of inches on the hybrid, using your putting grip, and set up as if you were going to make a normal putt but with one difference: Move the ball slightly farther back in your stance—no more than an inch or so. This will insure that you make a slight downward strike on the ball, which will get the ball over the grass, but the ball will stay lower than a normal chip and start rolling quickly.
Up Against the Collar
If your ball is sitting on the shorter grass of the apron around the green but is resting against the tall grass behind it, many players try to hit the center of the ball using a wedge—an unpredictable shot, even for a skilled player. It is easier to hit this shot using a hybrid. Using a normal chipping technique—grip down on the shaft with your normal chipping grip, play the ball back in your stance and make a steeper stroke on the ball—the larger head and sole of the hybrid will let you pop the ball forward without getting the head stuck in the thicker grass behind the ball.
Long Bump and Runs
Running the ball up the fairway or over humps in collection areas can be simple with a hybrid. Position the ball in the middle of your stance and make your normal chipping or pitching motion. The sole will keep the clubhead from digging into the turf, and you should make solid contact with the ball.


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