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After Jerusalem Terrorism: Israeli Bus Guards Are Back; Drivers Leaning Krav Maga
by Dave Bender
Rescue workers at bombed bus in downtown Jerusalem, Aug. 19 2003. Photo: Science.co.il.
Israel's Transport Ministry is planning to reinstate roving guards on the Jerusalem bus system – a program last implemented during a previous wave of terror attacks in the early 2000s – Israel's Ch. 2 News revealed Monday.
"I don't anticipate the struggle over Jerusalem ending anytime soon," Transport Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, and added that "bus stops need to be protected, along with the light rail system."
i24 News – Israel's former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave permission to move forward with negotiations for a plea deal,...
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister's Office approved the 80 million shekel ($20.74 million) plan, which placed armed guards alongside the driver to inspect passengers as they boarded the vehicle during the so-called second intifada.
According to the plan, 300 security guards will be stationed at key points along the capital's bus routes, according to ministry guidelines mapping out the most likely routes for mayhem.
In addition, the ministry also presented a plan, first announced in August, to train 10,000 drivers nationally in relevant aspects of an Israeli-developed hand-to-hand combat technique known as "Krav Maga" (Contact Combat), and in spotting suspected terrorists.
The drivers will also be deputized to stop, search and inspect the bags of suspicious riders, and detain them until police arrive, according to the report.
In a related development, two Israeli Arab youth attacked an Egged bus driver late Sunday evening in northern Israel, Army radio reported.
The two youths boarded the 840 line from Afula to Tel Aviv and asked to be let off at the town of Umm el Fahm. At Megiddo Junction, when the driver asked them to pay for the rides, they punched him, and then fled into a nearby forest.
The driver, who wears a skullcap, maintained that the assault was nationalistically-motivated.
"I believe that, the fact that I'm Jewish, and haredi (ultra-orthodox)," accounted for the attack, the driver said.
"…he punched me in the face, which, among other things, broke my glasses – I was bleeding from my nose and mouth. I shouted to passengers to chase them," the driver said, describing the attack.
The driver, who sustained minor injuries, was later treated in a nearby hospital.
Police are searching for the two, and said they knew the the assailants' identities.
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Possibly. Don't see a point in spending ?é?ú30 to pre-order and reactivate my account, when I'm not even sure I'd enjoy - or be able to even play - the game.
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already pre-ordered.. Not much of a PvPer, but I like AO, so anything that keeps it alive, I'm all for..
I'm froob and I will stay like this untill I feel that AO can't give me anything new.
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Q: Applying Knockout binding to a specific part of the page: What am I doing wrong? The Code

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*You can find the JSFiddle in question at: http://jsfiddle.net/SeanKilleen/A3QtJ/
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*I'd like a Feedback button to place on our web site, likely in the Site.Master file (it's an asp.net web site)

*When the feedback link is clicked, I'd like to show a modal dialog

*I'd like to bind the link and the elements inside of the modal to a specific knockout viewmodel

*I'd like to properly namespace it so that it doesn't interfere with any other scripts that might come up on other pages

*I'd like to apply the Knockout bindings only to this portion of the code, because other subsequent pages, etc. might also have bindings.

To do this, I have the following main toolset: Knockout, jQuery, and jQueryUI (jQueryUI isn't my particular choice but that ship has sailed).
The Problem
In the JSFiddle link, the following code currently works:
$(document).ready(function () {
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However, when I change ko.applyBindings(vm) to:
      ko.applyBindings(vm, document.getElementById('FeedbackArea'));

The link part of the binding (that is mound to a viewmodel function to show the dialog) still works. However, none of the bindings inside the modal dialog still work.
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*How can I properly apply the viewModel to only a section of the site in this case?

*Is this method of doing things still going to cause problems with child pages that might load their own knockout viewmodels and apply them?

*Are there other examples of this sort of thing being done? I've been looking but unable to find them.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give!

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self.Start();

this sets up the modal, removing it from the FeedbackArea div.  This happens in the process of creating the viewmodel, such that when this newly created vm is actually applied to the div a moment later, that modal is now gone, which is why nothing inside of it responds like it does when you apply the VM to the entire page.
I would make sure that Start method is called AFTER you apply bindings.
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Review of Sinaro's Darkest Hours (The Rebirth)
Jeffrey Miles
Gus Sinaro is one busy dude. Along with his six-string and vocal duties with melodic metal hessians Symphony Of Malice, Gus gives guitar lessons, pimps Hughes & Kettner, Ernie Ball, and BBE products, and records YouTube play-though sessions of various SoM jams. If anyone would have an excuse to put their feet up, dive into a plate of wings, and waste a weekend catching up on The Walking Dead, it's Mr. Sinaro.
Except he didn't, choosing to write/record/release a solo record instead.
Darkest Hours (The Rebirth) is a collection of songs that tread some of the same ground as Gus' full band while stripping away certain aspects, namely the balls-to-the-wall aggression and speed that make up Malice's thrash-y trappings. Most of the material contained in these ten songs crunches along with mid-tempo groove overlaid with melodic guitar work and the cleaner side of the Jeckyl-and-Hyde vocal approach Sinaro uses in Symphony Of Malice. Opening with "Bullet Through Your Head", the lineage is obvious. Nick Bellmore's [Toxic Holocaust] double-bass grind rumbles under a single-note guitar melody with vocals that work around the instrumental parts, harmonies included. "Sky Above" adds a rock vibe and use of note intervals to push and pull the listener along. Track three, "No Salvation" features a nice contrast between an upbeat verse and stripped down chorus, the drums laying back to feature a bluesy guitar run and some of Gus' best vocals.
The middle section of the album features some of the best material, i.e. the title track and "Bleed Your Sins", as well as a few risks. "Darkest Hours" features a rippin', melodic guitar solo and "Bleed…" would fit in the middle of Symphony Of Malice album as a change of pace, powered by a harmonic verse riff and syncopated drumming. "The Day You Died In Me" utilizes a verse riff akin to All That Remains, circa Overcome, backed up with the best solo on the album. Sinaro's co-conspirator in Symphony Of Malice, Joey Concepcion, joins the proceeding on track 10 to lay down some signature shred. On the flip side, "Haunt The Day" features sparse guitar and Gus singing in a lower range with a dirge-like tone. I found this to be a 'love it or hate it' proposition. While he does a good job vocally on most of the record the focus remains on the guitar playing. When this aspect is removed, some warts show. It isn't a deal-breaker in the least but I found myself hitting "skip" on this track more times than not.
As a whole, Darkest Hours works well. Songs naturally flow into each other and sound as if they were written for that specific purpose. From a listener's perspective it is beneficial somebody as talented as Gus Sinaro has the inspiration to break away from the proverbial 'day job' and produce material. Instead of taking unused pieces and chucking them down the Well Of Unworthy Riffage he has chosen to mold a personal statement of intent. I would recommend Darkest Hours to fans of the rock-infused side of Trivium, All That Remains, and Diecast.
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A cookbook review and this time, it is a cuisine that's always held a soft spot for me – Arabic cooking.
Even though I am an Indian by birth, I spent a rather large chunk of my childhood in Sharjah (an emirate in U.A.E). Food at home was largely Indian, but there were a few Arabian delicacies that were a part of our daily diet – hummus, shawarma, kubbuiz, pita breads, grilled meat skewers, Arabian dates and desserts.
When I started cooking and experimenting with world cuisine, it was Arab or Middle Eastern cuisine that excited me the most. Guess it's those deep rooted memories associated with my childhood or the fact that I still call UAE my home. From a culinary perspective, it is one of the earliest cuisines with a rich legacy and the influences of this cuisine have touched almost every other nation on Earth. It is also a completely balanced and healthy cuisine.
This cookbook is a dictionary of traditional Arab cooking. Featuring 200+ recipes, the book is a knowledge storehouse for those who like to delve into the history of this age old cuisine and learn more about traditional Arab preparations. Like I already mentioned, the influences of Arab cuisine has left a mark on the world culinary map since the Arabs were the original traders and seafarers visiting and trading with most of the world especially India, Orient and Meditteranean Europe.
The book contains a varied selection of recipes, both simple and complex. Almost all of these dishes can be found in any Arab household; while some are simple everyday fare, others are prepared during banquets, celebrations and festivals.
This is a no-nonsense cookbook – no flowery language or highly digitalized, carefully styled photographs. There are many pictures, which like the recipes are real and rooted in the traditional way of Arab life. This cookbook is for those who want have a serious and in depth understanding of this cuisine and experiment with traditional Arab cooking at home.
Published in 1993, the book is divided into categories based on courses as well as ingredients. I have been trying out quite a few recipes from this book over the past 2 months and will soon be sharing some with all of you.
Not a fancy coffee table cookbook, but one that must be a part of your archived collection – truly worthy of passing on to future generations.


A team of specialist artists in our MPC Life group spent over two months crafting a photo-real stork, the star of the show in FIAT's touching new spot, which draws influence from that age-old procreation myth. Creating a true-to-life stork, yet still driving the film narrative forward with relatable character traits, was integral to Xavier's vision.
David Bryan led the animation and the team bringing the stork to life; everything from the flapping of its wings and landing on the ground, to the subtlest twinkle in its eye and hesitancy when crossing the road. As well as real-life references, the team worked very closely with the director, Xavier, to craft the stork.
An average sized bird can have up to 8,000 feathers - but something like a stork or a swan can reach much higher numbers. Our artists found that the average stork can reach up to 22,000 feathers, which adds to the complexity somewhat. Our team of VFX artists customised our Houdini feather system to achieve maximum realism. "Xavier wanted to push the real and natural feel of the character", says VFX Supervisor Marti Madeddu, "so we decided on a combination off effects that would drive the feathers movement and allow us to play with and develop the realism of the character."
Photo-real feathers are one of CG's biggest challenges. To give the stork's flight cycle a more natural and 'irregular' look, the team developed a technique with Maya's animation layers that allowed them to adjust how much energy they put into the body and wings, by simply adapting the weight of each layer.
Additionally, our team was key to creative decision making on-set, for example the choice to shoot real swaddling as opposed to crafting the cloth in the studio. Adding complexity to the film craft, the artists had no real reference for babies being carried in a bird's beak; so the team experimented with weights in fabric on the shoot so they could accurately convey the baby being delivered to its new home.


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'I'm useless, I haven't done one thing!' Samantha Jade admits she's yet to begin planning her wedding to Sony Music executive Pat Handlin
By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 07:52 EST, 27 September 2019 | Updated: 08:05 EST, 27 September 2019
She announced her engagement to Pat Handlin, the son of Sony Music boss Denis Handlin, in January this year.
And appearing on Friday's The Project, Samantha Jade admitted that she's yet to begin the wedding planning process.
The 32-year-old told co-host Lisa Wilkinson: 'I'm useless, I haven't done one thing! It's so bad.'
'I'm useless, I haven't done one thing!' Samantha Jade (left), 32, admitted on Friday's The Project, that she's yet to begin planning her wedding to fiancé Pat Handlin (right)
'Most girls are like, they've got it all planned, the date is here... but yeah, I'm taking my time with it,' Samantha continued.
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The former X Factor winner went on to reveal that her latest single Bounce was inspired by her fiancé.
'Oh yes, (I was) definitely (inspired by Pat),' Samantha told the panel. 'I think Bounce is a celebration of love and all of those different loves, you know, finding yourself.'
In no rush: 'Most girls are like, they've got it all planned, the date is here... but yeah, I'm taking my time with it,' the former X Factor winner told co-host Lisa Wilkinson
'When you find the right person, you want to be a better person and love yourself harder and love life harder, so yeah,' Samantha added.
The blonde bombshell announced her engagement to Instagram in January this year, sharing a sweet snap of herself embracing Pat and flashing her stunning diamond engagement ring.
'Yes,' Samantha captioned the image, adding a ring emoji.
In November last year, rumours were rife that the pair - who have been dating for well over a year - were engaged.
Engagement: The blonde bombshell announced her engagement to the son of Sony Music CEO Denis Handlin, Pat Handlin (pictured), to Instagram in January this year
The pop princess' romance with Pat was first confirmed when pictures of the couple holding hands and cuddling while shopping in Sydney's Bondi emerged in June 2017.
The pop princess's romance with Pat was first confirmed when pictures of the couple holding hands and cuddling while shopping in Sydney's Bondi emerged in June, 2017.
Samantha had been single since ending her seven-year long-distance relationship with Swedish music producer Christian Nilsson in 2013.
Prized bling: Samantha shared a sweet snap of herself embracing Pat and flashing her stunning diamond engagement ring. The singer captioned the image 'yes', adding a ring emoji
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Exercise plays a big role in helping Maggie Morris stay in good shape. She got more active along with making healthier food choices.
Her regular routine includes 45 minutes of exercise three or four days a week. She usually uses a recumbent bike or an indoor skier, which mimics the cross-country skiing that she loves. And she hits the cross-country ski trails in the winter and the hiking trails at other times of year.
She increased her exercise slowly. She started on the bike for 10 minutes at a time. Then she worked up to 15 and then 30 minutes.
She also tried something new—yoga.
"I find it's very calming," Morris says. She also likes the stretching involved in yoga.
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Vice chair of Wasatch County GOP apologizes for letter on equal pay for women
UPDATE: The Utah Republican Party confirmed Friday James Green has resigned from his position with the county party.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Vice Chairman of the Wasatch County GOP is apologizing after a letter to the editor he wrote regarding equal pay for women prompted sharp criticism.
James Green wrote the letter published in both the Wasatch Wave and Park Record, and he targeted Senate Bill 210—which in part would require employers to adopt base-line policies about equal work and equal pay.
Green criticized the measure, citing tradition.
"Traditionally men have earned more than women in the workplace because they are considered the primary breadwinners for families," he wrote. "They need to make enough to support their families and allow the Mother to remain in the home to raise and nurture the children."
He also said paying women more would mean paying men less.
"If businesses are forced to pay women the same as male earnings, that means they will have to reduce the pay for the men they employ… simple economics," he wrote.
Green goes on to say that this will make it harder for men to support their families, "which will mean more Mothers will be forced to leave the home (where they may prefer to be) to join the workforce to make up the difference."
He said that creates even more downward pressure on jobs.
"It's a vicious cycle that only gets worse the more equality of pay is forced upon us," Green wrote. "It's a situation of well-meaning intentions, but negative unintended consequences."
Stephanie Pitcher, Director of the Utah Women's Coalition, reacted to the letter.
"I think that the letter was very disappointing… He was very straight forward and blunt about his thoughts on women in the work force and that was really surprising, but the first thing I noticed was a very open recognition that there is a pay disparity between men and women," she said.
She said Green's position runs contrary to established laws.
"His suggestion that we just don't pay women equally is unlawful," she said. "It's against the law by both the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Utah anti-discrimination provisions here in Utah law."
Pitcher said she is glad Utah lawmakers are addressing the issue of the pay gap.
"Utah has one of the widest pay gaps in the nation, so I think it's definitely a positive development that our legislators are looking at these issues and trying to find solutions," she said.
Green declined to speak to Fox 13 News on camera, but he said in an email he has been in "hot water" since the letter was published, and he provided a second letter he drafted to apologize.
The full text of that letter is below:
"Dear Residents of Heber Valley,
I submitted a letter last week which some found offensive. First of all, I want to clarify those were purely my opinions and do not reflect those of the Wasatch County Republican Party or the Republican Party in general.
Secondly, I want to clarify the main focus of my letter was to express that I don't feel the government should be dictating to private establishments what they must do in regard to employment, hiring, or wages.
There was no offense intended toward Women, whatsoever. And yet some took it that way. To those who were offended, I profusely apologize. I sincerely did not mean to do that.
Of course, Women's contributions in the workplace are just as valuable as any one else's. I was merely pointing out the historical reasons for pay disparity and the challenges of overcoming that.
While I worked my fingers to the bone (with numerous extra side jobs) so my Wife could stay in the home and raise our two Sons, who are now both Physician/Surgeons (plus one also has a Law Degree), I realize not everyone is so fortunate.
Please accept my apology for any misunderstanding.
Jim Green"


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Home Limitless FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan's amazing display of discipline
FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan's amazing display of discipline
2018 FIFA World Cup has been about a wide volley of dreams and expectations, as much as it have been about exploits on and off the soccer field. Well, every four years the showpiece of world football returns to stun with its nail biting, intriguing matches of play and this year, in particular, saw quite a few surprising exits and sustenances. But despite that, what has captured the world attention in this moment of time is a delightful depiction of true sportsmanship and unfazed spirit of play.
The semifinals are almost here, and Japan is way past the field and back home, but the Asian country has still got the world talking. Very few countries manage to go past the hype even when they have sometimes ventured into the finals, but Japan is indeed a case of rarity. The nation could not venture past the league stage, but time indeed is not a marker of longevity, neither of acclaim.
Source: Eurosport
In their final group stage against Belgium, in which they suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss, Japan no doubt crashed out of their World Cup dream but nevertheless, they continue to live on the dignified life of discipline and respect they have often exhibited as a nation.
The final whistle in the Rostov Area after the game may have signified the stop of play, but it didn't culminate the Japanese fans' exemplary concern for the environment and that, despite the heartbreak of missing out on what might have been an unprecedented World Cup quarterfinal appearance.
Amazing from Japan.
This is how they left the changing room after losing v Belgium: cleaned it all.
And in the middle, have left a message to Russia: "Spasibo" (Thank you) pic.twitter.com/lrwoIZt2pR
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) July 3, 2018
Even after losing, Japan fans still stayed behind to clean up the stands ? pic.twitter.com/Q5t9akokKy
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2018
And this has been a continuing 'trend' the entire tournament, with Japan setting the same precedent in previous matches as well. Stadiums have been left spotlessly cleaned, with Japanese spectators striving to help workers post the matches to clean up all litter.
Japan and Senegal fans are cleaning up the World Cup…literally ? pic.twitter.com/mASdYTzv7R
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 25, 2018
But what's more interesting is how discipline fetched Japan a 'victory' during one of the most crucial matches in the tournament. In an earlier 'rematch' with Senegal in which they were tied with their rivals with the exact points, goal difference and goals scored, Japan edged out their rivals under the fair play rule.
It was 4-6 for Senegal versus Japan and the latter scored the win on account of fewer yellow cards. That obviously translates to a more disciplined and restrained outlook while at work. And that's exactly what discipline does to you. It rewards you in ways that you can't even conceive!
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Truly ethical cashmere knitwear
Here at London Cashmere Co., we don't just stand for luxurious and fuss-free cashmere knitwear. With a strong emphasis on supporting nomadic herding communities and knitting specialists, we are actively taking part in initiatives that ensure animal welfare and work towards protecting the environments in which cashmere is made.
We believe you should have this expectation of every cashmere brand. So, how do we implement these values across every aspect of what we do?
Standing alongside our herders and artisans
It is cashmere goat herding that makes our cashmere knitwear possible. This is why we are dedicated to doing everything possible to safeguard the livelihoods of nomadic herding communities and our cashmere artisans. Together, they make magic in their creation of the jumpers, sweaters, cardigans, loungewear and ponchos that you will be proud to call your own.
The shares that we hold in the knitting facility we use in Mongolia gives us full transparency with regard to the environment and working conditions of our cashmere artisans.
80% of the facility's 800-strong workforce are female. They receive use of an on-site nursery and benefits such as two years' paid maternity leave and the option for machinery to be transported to their houses to enable them to increase income when away from work.
Furthermore, by keeping all of our cashmere knitwear production in Mongolia, we are feeding back into the local economy and actively encouraging the survival of traditional knitting techniques.
Joining forces with other key stakeholders in cashmere
We go further to ensure our cashmere knitwear is genuinely ethical through our proud membership of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA), a non-profit international organisation that works across the extended cashmere supply chain from herders to retailers.
London Cashmere Co. strongly supports the SFA's efforts to ensure that internationally traded cashmere is produced using sustainable practices. This in turn helps to reduce the environmental footprint of cashmere knitwear and deliver appropriate economic returns for participants from the beginning to end of the cashmere supply chain.
Since its foundation in 2015, the SFA has continued to serve as an independent and non-competitive platform for bringing these participants together in dialogue, with the goal of further strengthening the sustainability of the cashmere industry.
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Buying your next cashmere garment from London Cashmere Co. will help you to play your part in making the cashmere production process a more sustainable and equitable one for all.
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Wushu Unlimited offers a specialized class for students willing to make the extra commitment and for those who want to enjoy the challenge of competition and performance.
With many families needing to have both parents working, Wushu Unlimited offers an After School Program which does homework, tutoring and physical activity.
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Chris WhiteJun 22nd, 2016, 2:22 pm
Two former CIA psychologists, James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen, partially admitted in a new court filing to administering some "enhanced interrogation techniques" to CIA "black site" detainee Abu Zubaydah. The partial admissions come as part of a lawsuit filed over the death of another CIA "black site" detainee, Gul Rahman.
Lawyers for Mitchell and Jessen filed an Answer to the lawsuit on Tuesday evening, in which they initially state their clients "possess information that the United States considers 'classified; and, in addition, are bound by non-disclosure agreements which restrict Defendants' ability to disclose classified or other information." Furthermore, they denied committing "torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, non-consensual human experimentation and/or war crimes…."
Nonetheless, the two psychologists did make some partial admissions to specific allegations previously made in the initial Complaint filed on behalf of Rahman. For example, one partial admission states:
Defendants admit that on an occasion security personnel entered Zubaydah's cell and shackled and hooded him. They also admit that Jessen placed a rolled up towel behind Zubaydah's neck and "walled" him three or four times.
However, the psychologists deny further allegations made in this paragraph of the complaint including that they "slammed" Zubaydah into a "concrete wall." The psychologists also denied an additional allegation that included claims of "repeated wall slamming."
Jessen and Mitchell further admitted that they placed Zubaydah in various sized confinement boxes and admitted "that they used facial slaps, abdominal slaps and facial grabs on Zubaydah in connection with asking Zubaydah about information about terrorist operations planned against the United States."
In another example, Mitchell and Jessen also admitted that "they administered the waterboard to Zubaydah…," but they denied waterboarding him a total of 83 times.
In a statement to LawNewz.com, Dror Ladin, an ACLU attorney in the lawsuit filed on behalf of Rahman, said, "This is historic. Until now, no one responsible for the CIA torture program has ever been forced to admit their actions in court. The psychologists' admissions include key details, and their denials are hard to square with the public record."
The ACLU added that they believe the admissions of Jessen's partial participation in administering some of the "enhanced interrogation techniques" are especially important. That is because this is believed to be the first time Jessen has admitted any sort of participation in relation to the CIA's enhanced interrogation program.
Earlier this year, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Justin Quackenbush denied the psychologists' motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
After the ruling, ACLU attorney Ladin described Judge Quackenbush's decision as an "unprecedented ruling" and "a historic win in the fight to hold the people responsible for torture accountable for their despicable and unlawful actions."
In addition to claims related to the death of Rahman, the lawsuit also includes two additional plaintiffs who claim be victims of CIA abuses — Suleiman Abdullah Salim and Mohamed Ahmed Ben Soud.
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Women in the military
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Re: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Women in the military
by Ruski on Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:38 pm
http://www.fireandknowledge.org/archives/2005/03/21/why-women-should-not-be-allowed-in-combat/
1.The inevitable result is that training standards are lowered, and then the facts are then ferociously denied. This has already resulted in one pilot death (Navy Lieutenant Kara Hultgreen) [I am sure more have resulted, as this book written in 1995]. Also, David Horowitz offers specifics:
1."Gender norming" is now the rule—women are measured against other women, rather than against men who outperform them.
2.Even though West Point officially says there have been no negative effects from the admission of women, the sworn courtroom testimony of a West Point official says that women cannot perform nearly as well as men and that the men's training program has, for that reason, been downgraded. For example, men are no longer required to run carrying heavy weapons because women are unable to do that.
2.Even if a man is willing to lead women in combat, even the thought that it might not be suitable is sufficient to end your career. This happened with Lt. Commander Kenneth Carkhuff who was recommended for early promotion due to his "unlimited potential … destined for command and beyond," but after a private conversation with his superior officer that his religious views made him doubtful about putting women in combat, though those views also required him to lead women into combat if ordered to by his superiors, he was discharged.
3.Due to such threats as the above, career officers do not speak about the performance of women in combat positions, because to do so puts them at great risk of discharge—especially if they mention anything regarding women not performing as well as the men. This is an extremely dangerous policy and will result in the loss of lives and possibly wars.
4.In physical fitness tests, very few women could do even one pull-up, so the Air Force Academy gave credit for the amount of time they could hang on the bar. Female cadets averaged almost four times as many visits to the medical clinic as male cadets. At West Point, the female cadets' injury rate in field training was fourteen times that of men, and 61 percent of women failed the complete physical test, compared to 4.8 percent of men. During Army basic training, women broke down in tears, particularly on the rifle range.
5.The pregnancy problem. Navy ships have had to be recalled from missions because of the pregnancy of female sailors. A male and a female sailor on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, both married to others, videotaped themselves having sex in a remote part of the ship. There had been thirty-eight pregnancies since the crew went aboard the Eisenhower, fourteen of them after the ship was deployed. Only someone who has never been with troops could not anticipate this result or fail to realize that it will be a major problem forever. The troops in question are very young, at an age when their hormones are, to put it mildly, fiercely insistent.
6.Effects on morale can be particularly adverse. The presence of women among male troops weakens combat readiness. All-male units in the field experience bonding that enhances unit cohesion and effectiveness. When women are introduced, men stop relating to each other and begin trying to attract the women. Men can quickly become on less-than-friendly terms with a mini-war over a woman. Nor can morale be improved when accusations of harassment are always a threat. An accusation of sexual harassment by the woman, even if unproven, would severally damage the man's service career, and both the man and the woman are acutely aware of the fact.
7.The Israelis, Soviets, and Germans, when in desperate need of front-line troops, placed women in combat, but later barred them. Male troops forgot their tactical objectives in order to protect the women from harm of capture, knowing what the enemy would do to the female prisoners of war. This made combat units less effective and exposed the men to even greater risks.
(Note, this is not my writing. Just posting this person's twist on it.)
by Maeve on Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:07 pm
I believe we should keep the don't ask don't tell policy. It shouldn't matter if you're gay, lesbian, straight, or bisexual. You want to help your country in the best way you can. And why separate them? They are still human like you and me. So why? It shouldn't matter.
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by Nocbl2 on Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:27 pm
Maeve wrote: I believe we should keep the don't ask don't tell policy. It shouldn't matter if you're gay, lesbian, straight, or bisexual. You want to help your country in the best way you can. And why separate them? They are still human like you and me. So why? It shouldn't matter.
I agree on this note. And Ruski, are you agreeing with that person's views? Not allowing women in the military? Hm, you changed my mind . Now I understand why women aren't allowed in ground combat units. Makes sense.
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Song Stories: Time Out for "Take Five"
May 21, 2020 by Brian McCurdy
[Portrait of Dave Brubeck, with sheet music as backdrop], Oct 8, 1954. From the collection Van Vechten Collection. //www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004662638/
As a child growing up in southeastern Virginia, I got to tag along with my father on a few journalistic adventures. He was the Program Director of a small radio station in Chesapeake, and it served as a vocational school where students could learn how to run a broadcast studio. Whenever a performing artist was touring through the area to play with the local symphony or headline a jazz festival, my dad could always pull some strings and land an interview, often giving the students access to these performers. Doc Severinsen, John Browning, Richard Stoltzman, John Wallace, and Aaron Copland all come to mind. I was a young student broadcaster when my dad interviewed Dave Brubeck in the late 1980s. For most of those interviews, we would meet the artist at their hotel or concert hall, but Brubeck was so humble and unassuming that he drove to our studio for an on-air conversation. That was when I first heard "Take Five."
[Portrait of Paul Desmond holding saxophone with backdrop of sheet music], Oct 8, 1954. From the collection Van Vechten Collection. //www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004662793/
"Take Five," along with "Blue Rondo a la Turk," is a tune that is forever branded with our association of Dave Brubeck. However, Brubeck did not write the tune. It was written by his legendary saxophonist, Paul Desmond. The song came from the album Time Out which spent 164 weeks on the Billboard 200 in 1959, and was the first jazz LP to sell one million copies. Ironically, Columbia Records only allowed the album to be released under the assumption that the quartet would go back to recording jazz standards for subsequent projects. The album consists of seven songs unified by irregular time signatures, and it was inspired by music the quartet heard while on a State Department-sponsored tour of the Middle East and India. Most mainstream jazz was in 4/4 or occasionally 3/4 time in that era, but this album explored 9/8, 6/4, and the meter of "Take Five": 5/4.
[Portrait of Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond playing saxophone], Oct 8, 1954. From the collection Van Vechten Collection. //www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004662635/
While Paul Desmond came up with the melody, it was drummer Joe Morello who came up with the groove. Morello was bored playing in 4/4, so he started working with uneven time signatures for a change of pace. He wanted a groove that was slow enough that one could follow the odd meter, but fast enough for listeners to shake their heads. "Take Five" was originally intended to be a drum solo, but after collaborating with Desmond, it became a jazz standard that inspired other 5/4 themes, such as Lalo Schifrin's classic "Mission: Impossible." "Take Five" became such a part of the American vernacular that it was even used as the theme of NBC's Today Show in the 1960s. As directed by Desmond's estate after his death in 1977, all of the royalties from the song go to the American Red Cross.
While I don't remember as much as I wish from my dad's interview with Brubeck, I still remember the signature thick tortoise-rimmed glasses the legendary pianist wore. This trademark was not intentional, but necessary. Brubeck was born cross-eyed, and had vision problems that made it difficult for him to read. He enrolled at Mills College in 1946 after a stint in the Second World War to study with Darius Milhaud, but he couldn't read music. His dyslexia, which he referred to as "my problem," proved to be a motivating factor for him, as he never used it as an excuse and he developed an incredible ear for capturing harmonies and melodies. Prior to his Mills College experience in 1942, he was almost not allowed to finish at the University of the Pacific because of his dyslexia. The dean only allowed him to graduate on the condition that Brubeck never teach. This did not slow him down, as Brubeck would go on to mentor a great number of aspiring students.
[ Dave Brubeck and Gerry Mulligan, 1968-1972]. From the collection The Gerry Mulligan Collection. //www.loc.gov/item/ihas.100010931/.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet would tour and record together until 1968, when Brubeck retired from the group to focus on composing sacred music. However, as his friend and colleague Duke Ellington remarked at the time, "You'll be back." Ellington was correct, as Brubeck started collaborating with baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan in the early 1970s. Brubeck passed away one day short of his 92nd birthday in 2012 as he was walking with his son Darius (named after his mentor at Mills College) to a routine appointment with his cardiologist. His death came just hours before he was to receive a Grammy Award nomination for "Ansel Adams: America," a symphonic piece he wrote along with one of his other sons, Chris.
As with many songs, "Take Five" has a story that is more encompassing than just the notes on the page or the sounds from a recording. It talks about overcoming obstacles, articulating a creative vision, and seizing upon spontaneity. If legacy has a time signature, it would probably be 5/4.
If you enjoyed reading about "Take Five," please consider some other resources available. You can read a previous post about our jazz collection. Also, consider perusing the Gerry Mulligan Collection for other photographs of Brubeck contemporaries. Finally, relax and enjoy a wonderful performance from 2003 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet from the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress (retrieved from the Library of Congress, //www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200003793/). Finally, be sure to enjoy some of the holdings listed below from the NLS Music Section. To borrow any of the following braille and large print music or recorded materials, you may access BARD or request a copy by contacting the Music Section by phone at 1-800-424-8567, option 2, or e-mail [email protected].
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Bill Brown teaches how to play "Take Five" on three instruments:
Flute (DBM03554)
Guitar (DBM02671)
Bass guitar (DBM03351)
Hankin, Aaron. Tapestry of the Times. Episode 18. This episode includes a version of "Take Five" played on the Middle Eastern oud. (DBM04031)
Irwin, Bill. A Light History of Jazz Piano [sound recording] : and a Short History of the Piano. Irwin plays hundreds of recordings of jazz pianists and other notable performers. (DBM03681)
Jazz Joins the Classics: French Composer Darius Milhaud Discusses his Experiments with Jazz. Dave Brubeck explains how composer Darius Milhaud used jazz for the first time in classical compsitions. (DBM00133)
Braille Music
Giants of Jazz Piano. Piano solos as performed by Dave Brubeck, Art Tatum, George Shearing, Duke Ellington, Marian McPartland, Matt Dennis, David Benoit, and Bill Evans. Includes Brubeck's "Blue Rondo a la Turk." Bar over bar format with chord symbols. (BRM35937)
Long, Jack. The Real Book of Jazz. Including "Take Five", 194 jazz standards in melody line arrangements by Jack Long, with chord symbols and lyrics. Line by line and single line formats, with chord symbols. (BRM36832)
Milhaud, Darius. Scaramouche. For two pianos in bar over bar format. (BRM24677)
Blues, Boogie, and Jazz [music (large print)]. Unaccompanied melodies with lyrics and chord symbols; includes "Take Five". (LPM00341)
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WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. This has been mandated through legislation since 2015 to honor Veterans, and today's rollout of the ID card fulfills that overdue promise.
We at Post 8049 are fortunate to have our Service Officer also serving as the Town of Norton Director of Veterans Services. Estelle Flett can be reached at 508.285.0274 or lett@nortonmaus.com. Check your benefit status, file for a claim, or review your record with her to make sure you are getting all you have earned through your service to your country.


"The override is necessary both economically and politically," Kinder and other GOP candidates for governor wrote in a group letter.
In July, Kinder was challenging Nixon to debate him publicly — anytime, anywhere.
In April, he insisted the 2015 session would be a failure if lawmakers didn't pass the law. Back in 2013, he was advocating putting the issue before voters to get around Nixon.
What a far, far cry that is from the Peter Kinder of 2005. Brace yourselves, folks. Political whiplash ahead.
That year, Missouri Republicans were pushing hard for right-to-work. The GOP controlled the General Assembly. The governor, Matt Blunt, was a Republican. So was the lieutenant governor — a man named Peter Kinder.
But bill proponents had a big problem. Blunt opposed the idea. He said there were other ways to create good-paying jobs besides undermining unions.
And Kinder, his sidekick, was right there beside him.
"While Governor Blunt and I are in office, there will be no right-to-work law..." he said in a rousing speech to the Carpenters District. A newspaper reported that his comments were greeted by thunderous applause.
Since then, he's been persuaded by what he's seen, such as big job growth in states like Indiana that adopted right-to-work in 2012. He's watched four auto assembly plants shrink to one in the St. Louis area.
"The destruction of union jobs proceeds" under current Missouri law, he said.
Still, for a man on a rampage, he's a long way from where he once was.
To reach Steve Kraske, call 816-234-4312 or send email to skraske@kcstar.com.
Ed O'Malley, a former Roeland Park state lawmaker who runs the Kansas Leadership Center, bills himself as a "problem-solver" who can pull the right people together. He's the first of what could turn out to be a stampede of candidates from both parties eager to succeed Gov. Sam Brownback.


On Thursday 13th of December, both of our Year 11 Geography classes went on a trip to Walton-on-the-Naze.
On the trip we discussed how effective we thought the different coastal management techniques were in reducing the effects of erosion due to strong, destructive waves. We all thoroughly enjoyed this trip and found it peaceful and fun to be beside the sea , despite the fact that it was extremely cold and windy, which we had to wear layers of clothes to protect ourselves from it.


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Tactical Analysis: Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund
Historical, Tactical Analysis
After spending the start of the decade in the shadow of the Premier League and La Liga, German football enjoyed a resurgence in the mid-2010s. 2013 saw an all-German Champions League Final between Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund and Jupp Heynckes' Bayern Munich, whilst the following year saw Joachim Löw's Die Mannschaft write their names into the history books with the World Cup trophy in Brazil.
When Klopp took charge of Dortmund in 2008, the club was in a financial hole and had been nothing more than a modest, lower-half side, finishing 13th in the previous season under manager Thomas Doll. Klopp, then 41, rejected interest from Bayern Munich to captain the ship at the Signal Iduna Park.
Klopp's Dortmund was not filled with the same superstars as Real Madrid or Barcelona; instead, he created the core of this team around hard-working young players — what they lacked in quality, they made up for it with superb intensity and organization.
Back in the 2010s, if you used the term-"Gegenpressing" people outside Germany wouldn't understand what you're trying to explain. To describe the term in simple words, it means — regaining possession as soon as possible after a turnover. This was not a new concept in football.
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Pep Guardiola's FC Barcelona also emphasized themselves on winning the ball back quickly with an effective counter-press which was possible because of the central overloads they created. Now Guardiola looked at it as a way to win possession, get organized and build an attack again.
Jürgen Klopp on the other hand looked at it as an attacking tactic which meant when you win the ball back, you don't look to play a simple pass and regroup instead, you look to play a vertical pass breaking the lines and try to enter the opponent's final third.
He was regarded as the 'Menschenfänger', a manager who built trustworthy relationships with the board, fans, associates in the coaching staff and players.
The development of the team was a collective effort and Klopp always made sure his staff got the recognition they deserved. One man who has accompanied Klopp throughout his coaching career stands out: Željko Buvač.
Klopp's Dortmund was a vertical team. They preferred going direct and focused on entering the final third as soon as possible either with 'Gegenpressing' or in the manner of systematic counter-attacking. If you look at some of the players he signed during his time at Dortmund, you'd realize they were the perfect profiles for this tactical setup.
Marco Reus, İlkay Gündoğan, Robert Lewandowski, Mario Götze were players who were quick on and off the ball and Dortmund's scouting department did exceptional work in bringing these players to the club and Klopp built his team around them.
Build Up/In Possession
The basic setup on paper was the 4-2-3-1 which changed into a 2-2-6 in possession with the wide players tucking inside and the fullbacks pushing high. When teams were up against Dortmund, they were not only worried about their threat off the ball but also with the ball since they were one of the most lethal attacks in Europe.
The goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller was a traditional keeper and getting involved in the build-up was not one of his strengths.
Mats Hummels, probably one of the best centre backs of the last decade with the ball was responsible for organizing the build-up in phase 1. Along with Neven Subotic, they formed a formidable partnership in the heart of Klopp's defense.
The double pivot of- Sven Bender and Ilkay Gundogan was crucial in terms of manipulating space so that Hummels could either carry the ball or look to find the full back or Gundogan in space who can look to progress the ball.
"A metronome is a device that produces a click at a regular interval of time. You can set how fast you would like it to go based on beats per second".
In football, it's usually the midfielders who are the metronomes and for Dortmund, that man was Gundogan. Superb passing range, awareness, amazing control in tight spaces and his understanding with Hummels was key for Dortmund to progress the ball.
As I mentioned, Bender and Gundogan's movement and orientation was key for Dortmund and usually, you would see Hummels find Gundogan in space behind the opponent forward line and he can then dictate the play from there.
Since Dortmund were a vertical team and looked to go direct, the wide players would provide options by running into space behind the opponent's backline or tucking inside and allowing the fullbacks to do the same.
Against world-class teams and tacticians, this was not easy because they identified Gundogan as the main player when it comes to progression for Dortmund and they would instruct one of their players to mark him and minimize the time and space when he gets the ball.
Klopp had figured out a way around this problem as well. Since Gundogan's passing range was impressive, he had no problems doing it from a deeper position and to get the opponent marker off his back, he dropped and formed a back 3 with Hummels and Subotic.
Marcel Schmelzer had already pushed high which was another option for Hummels instead of looking for Gundogan and with off-the-ball rotations, Gundogan could've been found higher up the pitch with space and time which was an advantage for Dortmund.
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The wings were crucial for Dortmund. The wingers- Kevin Großkreutz and Jakub Błaszczykowski, were extremely important for Klopp as they were capable of holding width, crossing and arriving late at the far post for a tap in and also tucking inside, operating in tight spaces with Robert Lewandowski, Mario Götze and Gundogan allowing the fullbacks — Schmelzer and Lukasz Piszczek — to push high and provide options in wide areas.
With Großkreutz able to hold width, cross and then track back when required, Schmelzer had no problem being conservative and was prepared to react in case of a turnover. This changed when Marco Reus was playing wide and not centrally.
Reus preferred to cut inside and look for goal-scoring opportunities from central areas instead of hugging the touchline and playing the role of a traditional winger. With Reus cutting inside, Schmelzer pushed high and was always willing to receive in wide regions and look for forwards in the box.
Both Schmelzer and Piszczek were good at crossing the ball and there 3/4 players always looking to get on the end of a ball across the face of the goal. However, to think that this Dortmund side was one-dimensional would be absurd.
They had quality outlets out wide but, in the centre, when the wingers tucked inside, the front three and Götze were fluid and could break compact low blocks effectively since Götze was really good in tight spaces and had the ability to unlock defences with a perfect through ball.
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Götze-Reus-Schmelzer would often form triangles in wide regions giving them a numerical advantage and all of them were capable of looking to find Lewandowski in the box once they receive in space and have identified Lewandowski's run.
The coaching team developed game ideas, strategies for effective build-up play and gave Dortmund an offensive concept that was supposed to fit perfectly with the aggressive ball recovery strategy: fast vertical play after winning the ball in midfield or the final third, sustaining pressure with the centre backs pushing high or Nuri Sahin/Gundogan against low blocks .
The vertical game in particular was perfected by Borussia in the last season, the offensive row of three in the 4-2-3-1 system made a decisive difference here.
They pushed high and created passing stations for the support players, which was key for Dortmund breaking down teams who were compact or cause turnovers immediately after conceding possession with a remarkable press.
Borussia Dortmund's Top Scorers in 2012/13:
-Robert Lewandowski (36)
-Marco Reus (19)
– Mario Götze (16)
-Jakub Błaszczykowski (14)
Off-the-ball Setup: Raum-Deckung
It was an off-the-ball tactic that Klopp had learned from his coach Wolfgang Frank who first introduced 'Raum-Deckung' in Germany back in 1995. The principle states that you cover the space around you in a way that you're close to your man as well as closing down passing lanes to prevent progression.
As I have mentioned, Dortmund wingers tucked inside and were narrow in the final phase. This central overload helped them 'gegenpress' as soon as there was a turnover.
The distance between the players was minimal and most of the times it looked like a man-oriented press. The aim was to close them down in Phase 1 of the transition within 8 seconds and look to play a vertical pass through the lines taking advantage of the opponent's disorganized shape.
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The man-oriented 'gegenpress' was proving to be unsustainable over a season with the same intensity so Klopp made sure his players were at their peak in terms of fitness and also introduced 'Raum-Deckung' in his setup which was a good decision since player's fitness levels are as important as their technique.
Dortmund's most famous win during Klopp's tenure was the 4-1 win vs Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals. Off the ball, Dortmund maintained a 4-1-4-1/4-4-2 shape and their primary objective in phase 1 was to isolate Xabi Alonso and block every central progression lane.
Alonso couldn't drag Götze out opening passing lanes and when he dropped, Götze and Lewandowski focused on marking the space and also sticking close to apply pressure.
Remember when I mentioned 'Raum-Deckung? Yeah, this is what Götze used to make life difficult for Alonso. This allowed Dortmund to have a 4v2 majority in the middle.
At times, Götze followed Alonso and that only gave Dortmund more compactness. It was a pressing trap and led to several turnovers in Madrid's defensive third.
That meant Madrid relied on their fullbacks for progression but because Dortmund was compact, it was difficult to progress down the wings as well. They were always outnumbered 4v2 or 4v3 with Dortmund players shifting across to close passing lanes and apply pressure.
Sergio Ramos' positioning was a strange issue. He was clearly not capable of carrying the ball deep and crossing but he insisted on doing that, allowing Mesut Özil to tuck inside.
Ramos pushing high meant Fábio Coentrão had to be conservative because it would've left the centre-backs exposed in case of a transition. It held Coentrão back who was clearly the better fullback at carrying, crossing and creating overloads with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić in the wide regions.
Dortmund in a 4-1-4-1 would make you think that Özil would find it easy to use the space between the lines once he drifts inside but Real's progression was horrible and Dortmund had done their homework. They broke the midfield link and forced Madrid to progress using their fullbacks but like I mentioned, it didn't work.
Özil was the main creative outlet in this Madrid side and Dortmund did a very good job isolating him in the final third, forcing him to drop deep and try to progress centrally.
Madrid's 4-3-3 was disorganized. Modric and Sami Khedira had the responsibility to handle progression since Alonso was restricted and Dortmund anticipated passes and movements. This gave them an edge over Madrid as they would be ready to press as soon as the opening appeared.
The block orientation was perfect and the space behind the block couldn't be accessed because of the compactness and poor view of the field for the Madrid players in possession. It forced Madrid to play vertical passes but Dortmund players were prepared and pressed in numbers as soon as the pass was played.
Götze, most of the times was looking to create half space overloads on the left flank along with Schmelzer and Reus against Ramos who was very poor both on and off the ball. That played a huge role in their 1st goal and Özil drifting inside meant Ramos was left defending a 2v1 overload in wide regions and that caused problems for Madrid throughout the game.
Los Blancos looked to create overloads in wide areas but it was a futile attempt because Dortmund was solid at guarding the half spaces as well, changing into a 4-5-1 block.
Madrid relied on individual brilliance throughout the game but again, Dortmund made sure that their best players — Ronaldo and Özil didn't have time and space to create chances but they still managed to create some danger after all.
Klopp's instructions were clear and the players made sure that their execution was perfect. Press high and isolate Alonso, and if Madrid beats the 1st wave of pressure, drop deep and defend in a compact 4-1-4-1/4-4-2 block. They were narrow and compact which meant Madrid always had to beat 8 players before getting a clear view of the goal.
Their narrow shape was a weakness which the Bundesliga teams exploited using their fullbacks but because Ramos was not fit to play that right back role and Coentrão was conservative at times, it made no difference that Dortmund was narrow and focused on closing central spaces.
It's extremely difficult to maintain focus and discipline in a Champions League Semi-Final and Madrid took advantage of that to create half-chances which Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain weren't able to convert.
Dortmund's physical strengths also played a huge role in their win. Their players were always willing to cover that extra yard and win those 50-50 duels.
In the end, I think 'Effective Counter-pressing' decided the outcome of this game. Dortmund was first to arrive at every 2nd ball, every 50-50 duel that night.
Jürgen Klopp will always be remembered as the man who led Borussia Dortmund's rebuild and took them beyond their wildest dreams and all the way to heaven. The 4-1 win vs Real Madrid, 5-2 thrashing of arch-rivals Bayern Munich in the German Cup Final, 2 Bundesliga titles and a Champions League Final. These moments define Klopp's reign at Dortmund which will forever, be a part of the history books.
By: @TheMidfieldRole
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