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Islam Women and Violence in Kashmir
Nyla Ali Khan
Campus Voices
Associate Professor of English and Multiculturalism Nyla Ali Khan, is the granddaughter of the late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Her scholarly analysis of her grandfather's political career, asylum and legacy, along with the cultural and political history of Kashmir–the nuclear flashpoint in the South Asian region–has just been published in book form by Tulika Books: New Delhi under the title Islam, Women
Nyla Ali Khan and Violence in Kashmir: Between India and Pakistan. Here, Khan shares with Columns readers, personal reflections of the weight on her mind and heart over her homeland's history and current state.
I belong to Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (J & K), a highly volatile South Asian region with rich reservoirs of cultural, social and human wealth. I was raised in the splendid Kashmir Valley located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The charm, splendour and heterogeneity of the
Valley have enticed many a writer, historian, anthropologist, sociologist, benevolent ruler and malevolent politician. J & K of the 1970s basked in the glory of a hard-won democratic set-up, in which consideration of the well-being of the populace was supreme, marred by some political faux pas. The inhabitants of the state were neither intimidated nor hindered by the aggressively centrist policies of the government of India or the fanatical belligerence of the government of Pakistan. Caught between the rival siblings India and Pakistan, the people of the state, particularly of the Kashmir Valley, had constructed a composite national identity. Kashmiris were heavily invested in the notion of territorial integrity and cultural pride, which, through the perseverance of the populist leadership and the unflinching loyalty of the people, had sprouted on a barren landscape of abusive political and military authority. I recall that period with nostalgia and mourn the loss of a deep-rooted and heartfelt nationalism. But the refusal to wallow in grief and a desire to deconstruct the Camelot-like atmosphere of that period impelled me to undertake this cross-disciplinary project regarding the political history, composite culture, literature of the state; the attempted relegation of Kashmiri women to the archives of memory, and their persistent endeavours to rise from the ashes of immolated identities. I was further motivated to complete this project because of the plethora of mauled versions of history cunningly making their way into mainstream Indian, Pakistani and international political discourses. In telling of this reality, it was important to me to delineate the origins of the Kashmir conflict and the perspectives on it. I looked at the discourse of 'Kashmiriyat' as a significant attempt to form a national consciousness in order to name its cultural alterity through the nation. Equally significant in this journey of mine, I have incorporated hitherto unpublished opinions of scholars of Kashmiri and Urdu literature as well as of scholars of mysticism in the Kashmir Valley, and have deeply considered the effects of nationalist, militant, and religious discourses and praxes on a gender-based hierarchy. This book has no pretensions to being an exhaustive discussion of the intricate politics of J & K. It is my humble attempt at speaking the truth to power by employing not just traditional scholarship, but oral historiography as well.
Despite my emotional investment in the issue, I have tried to veer away from the seductive trap of either romanticizing or demonizing certain political actors and initiatives. Finally, this labor of love, indeed, is also a tribute to the resilient spirit of the inhabitants of J & K, which has made them persevere through catastrophes, upheavals, unfulfilled pledges, treacherous politics and vile manipulations. They have emerged scathed but with an irrepressible desire to live and define their own reality. I hope to someday live that reality. At any rate, my primary goal is to ensure that future generations of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir don't forget because if we stop remembering, we stop being.
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Messi feels impact of coronavirus pandemic: It's horrible to play without fans
Lionel Messi is looking forward to football getting back to normal after admitting it is "horrible" to play games without fans present inside stadiums.
Due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, leagues across Europe continue to carry out fixtures behind closed doors in the 2020-21 season.
This was also the case to finish the previous campaign, meaning Messi has not played in front of supporters at Camp Nou since LaLiga was paused in March.
The Argentine superstar feels the impact of empty venues has been felt on the pitch too, as it negates any home advantage for teams and leads to more even contests.
"It's horrible to play without fans. It's not a nice feeling," Messi told Marca after picking up the Pichichi award for finishing as LaLiga's top scorer in 2019-20.
"Not seeing anyone in the stadium makes it like training, and it takes a lot to get into the game at the beginning.
"That's why we see such even games. It's very hard to win whoever you are playing against.
"The pandemic has caused football to change a lot, and for the worse. We are seeing it in games. Hopefully after all this is over, we can get people back into the stadiums and get back to normal."
Barca have certainly found it tough going in the league so far this campaign.
While Ronald Koeman's side have lost just once – against reigning champions Real Madrid – at home, they will go into the mid-season break off the pace in the title race.
Messi acknowledges a slow start has left them with work to do in LaLiga, though he believes the situation could have been different had they been more ruthless in front of goal.
"We are going to try and win everything, as is always the case with this club. We are improving little by little," he said.
"It's true to say that it took us a little while to get going in LaLiga. We shouldn't have dropped so many points.
"I think we deserved more in the games against Deportivo Alaves and Gefate, and also against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou.
"In those three games we created a lot of goalscoring chances, and if we had converted them, the situation in those games would have been different."
While committed to helping Barca succeed on all fronts this season, Messi's long-term future at the club remains unclear having pushed to leave in the previous transfer window.
The 33-year-old is in the final year of his contract and has been heavily linked with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.
Rumour Has It: Man Utd, City make approach for Bayern star Alaba
Manchester City and Manchester United are set to battle it out for the signature of Bayern Munich's star defender David Alaba.
Alaba's Bayern contract expires in June 2021 and both Manchester clubs have made approaches for the 75-cap Austria international.
Pep Guardiola coached the 28-year-old during his time in the Bundesliga, but City may face further competition for the two-time Champions League winner.
TOP STORY – UNITED AND CITY SET FOR TUG-OF-WAR OVER ALABA
Manchester City and Manchester United have each made formal contact with Alaba 's agent Pini Zahavi, reports Spanish media outlet AS.
Bayern's chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has accepted the European champions can do nothing to keep Alaba, despite trying "everything" to convince the nine-time German league champion to stay.
But the Manchester rivals are not the only interested parties, with Real Madrid the favourites to land Alaba, according to the Daily Mail. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race.
- Everton left-back Lucas Digne is another player on Guardiola's wish list, say the Daily Mail. The Toffees are set to offer the France international a bumper new contract to ward off City 's advances, according to the Times.
- PSG are lining up a bid for Atletico Madrid's wantaway goalkeeper Jan Oblak , say the Daily Mail. The Ligue 1 champions see 27-year-old Oblak, who wants a new challenge, as the successor to 34-year-old gloveman Keylor Navas in the French capital.
Madrid penalty decision cannot be understood – Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he cannot understand how Real Madrid avoided conceding a crucial late penalty in their win against Eibar.
Zinedine Zidane's side clung on for a 3-1 victory after Lucas Vazquez's stoppage-time strike clinched all three points at Municipal de Ipurua.
Karim Benzema and Luka Modric had fired the Spanish champions into a two-goal lead inside 13 minutes before Kike hit back for the home side before the half-hour mark.
Eibar were pushing for a late equaliser when the hosts had appeals for a penalty turned down after the ball appeared to strike the arm of Sergio Ramos inside the penalty area.
Eibar head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar fumed about the incident, which was not reviewed by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.
Madrid's fifth straight win in all competitions left them level on points with Atletico but Koeman hinted Los Blancos were fortunate.
"The day of the Madrid match, I said something that doesn't need to be repeated," Koeman said.
"I think there are things that cannot be understood. I'm sure that if you ask 10 people if yesterday's game is a penalty, nine will say yes.
"The referee and his team have decided not to call it. But, well, we know."
Following Barca's 2-2 draw against Valencia at Camp Nou, Koeman's side sit fifth in the LaLiga table, eight points behind Atleti and Madrid.
The Catalans face 18th-placed Real Valladolid on Tuesday at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
COVID-19 impact means 'football reform cannot wait', says Real Madrid president
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has called for urgent reforms of football's structure in response to financial challenges caused by COVID-19.
Perez revealed the Spanish giants had suffered a 13 per cent loss of revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and insisted Real Madrid would be one of the driving forces in remodelling the football landscape.
UEFA had previously held discussions about making sweeping changes to the Champions League format starting from the 2024-25 season, with Europe's elite clubs said to be pushing for fewer matches and additional revenue.
Those talks did not progress after push back from clubs and national leagues opposing a European Super League, but Madrid chief Perez believes fans will suffer if football does not find a new direction quickly.
"Nothing will be like it was before," Perez told Real Madrid's club members during their online annual general assembly.
"The pandemic obliges us to make football more competitive. We must innovate and look for formulas to ensure football remains attractive."
He added: "Everyone is arguing for a remodelling of world football.
"There is a saturation [of games] and our fans, who are the most important thing we have, suffer.
"Football reform cannot wait. The biggest clubs in Europe have millions of fans spread across the world. We have the responsibility to fight for this change."
Plans for a lucrative breakaway competition involving Europe's highest-profile clubs were revived in October, according to media reports, with banking powerhouse JP Morgan said to be involved in the talks.
UEFA firmly opposed the project, but Perez says impact of COVID-19 should only hasten football's response to reforming its schedule.
"The reality is that all big football clubs are suffering this significant financial blow and we're not immune to it either," he said.
Laporta: I want Messi to stay at Barcelona
Joan Laporta wants Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona and believes he has an advantage over the other presidential candidates.
Messi, 33, is coming out of contract at the end of the season, having sensationally requested to leave Barca ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Previously president between 2003 and 2010, Laporta is running again, with the election to take place on January 24.
The 58-year-old wants Messi to remain at Barca and feels he has an advantage over the other candidates.
"If I win the elections, I want to make a very competitive proposal and I know he will listen to me. I want him to stay," Laporta told RAC1.
"I have an advantage over others, he knows I've always fulfilled what I said. We have a good relationship, we appreciate each other and we respect each other.
"If I'm the president, I think that there are options to follow."
Sitting fifth in the LaLiga table, Barca have also continually been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, who left the club in 2017.
But Laporta was unwilling to be drawn into discussing the Brazil international, saying speculation could hurt Ronald Koeman's team.
"Neymar? I won't talk about players during the campaign because it can destabilise the team," he said.
"They are attentive to any history in the environment. I don't want anyone inside to tell me that I'm a destabiliser."
Barcelona visit Real Valladolid in LaLiga on Tuesday.
FIFA Best Awards
Messi and Ronaldo can sit at my table! - Lewandowski revels in being crowned world's best player
Robert Lewandowski says he can never be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of longevity but joked he is now the one sitting at football's top table.
The prolific Bayern Munich striker was named The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2020 last week thanks to his sensational form over the past year for treble-winning Bayern.
Messi and Ronaldo had won the award in three of its four prior editions, though it was Poland international Lewandowski who claimed the top prize this time around.
In terms of wider honours, Messi has won six Ballons d'Or to Ronaldo's five, the pair having gone head-to-head in a fierce battle to be the world's best for more than a decade.
But Lewandowski feels he can now be considered in the same conversation as two of the game's all-time greats on the basis of his goalscoring figures in recent years.
"Messi and Ronaldo have been sitting at the same table, at the top, for a very long time, and that's what makes them incomparable," he told France Football.
"So to answer your question, I can't imagine myself next to them in this point of view.
"That said, if you take the numbers for this year and even previous ones, I think I'm pretty good in terms of performance and goals scored.
"Failing to be at the same table as Messi and Ronaldo, I think I can invite them to eat at mine!"
Lewandowski scored 60 club goals at a rate of one every 76 minutes between July 20, 2019 and October 7, 2020 - the period considered for this year's FIFA Best award.
That tally, from 52 Bayern appearances, was 20 more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues.
Juventus star Ronaldo was tied with Ciro Immobile on 40 goals, while Barcelona forward Messi (32) trailed Romelu Lukaku (37), Timo Werner (35) and Raheem Sterling (34).
Lewandowski has scored 17 goals in the first 13 Bundesliga matchdays this season, meanwhile, to equal the record set by Gerd Muller in 1968-69 and 1976-77.
And despite now being 32 years of age, he intends to continue evolving in order to maintain his high performance levels.
"I have a desire to progress and that's even more important because I know that my time is limited," he said.
"Obviously, progress is not instantaneous. When you repeat something every day, you can only measure its effect three or six months later, not the next day.
"The problem is, a lot of people want what you do in invisible work to be seen immediately. Patience is an important virtue, in football as in life."
Messi's hunger and motivation has never been in doubt - Koeman
Lionel Messi's motivation and hunger to succeed at Barcelona has never been in question, according to head coach Ronald Koeman.
The Argentina international failed in his attempt to engineer a move away from Camp Nou during the close-season but is set to become a free agent at the end of the campaign.
He has not always been at his best this season and has admitted in a new interview with LaSexta that the saga surrounding his future has affected his performances.
"The truth is today I'm fine," Messi said in a short excerpt released by RAC1 on Monday. "Today I'm fine and I feel like fighting seriously for everything we have ahead of us.
"I'm excited. I know the club is going through a difficult time, at club and team level, and it is difficult everything that surrounds Barcelona but I'm looking forward to it."
Messi has gradually improved as 2020-21 has gone on and has five goals in his last seven LaLiga matches, having failed to score or assist in five matches in October.
The superstar forward's comments were welcomed by Koeman but the Dutchman insists he never doubted Messi's determination to succeed after seeing his exit blocked.
"I don't need to see the Messi interview to know just how hungry and motivated he still is," Koeman said at a news conference previewing Tuesday's LaLiga trip to Real Valladolid.
"I see him with his team-mates every day. It's tough for any player who has won as much as him to not win every match he plays.
"But the squad is very united, albeit unhappy with the results. Leo is integrated in the side and helping us to improve things."
Messi's goal in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Valencia was his 643rd for Barcelona, equalling Santos great Pele's one-club goals record.
Barca are eight points adrift of Atletico Madrid having played a game more than the leaders and are winless in four away league matches, last going five without a win in 2008.
Koeman accepts that results have to improve, with the under-fire head coach putting his side's inconsistent results down to a high turnover of youngsters in the first team.
"We have changed a lot of things," he said. "With younger players come a bit of irregularity. For the future it is a good thing but at Barca we have to win titles.
"It is a complicated situation we are in and time is needed, but we are Barcelona and we want to win.
"We will need to have maximum concentration against Valladolid. Every game we do not win is a step backwards for us.
"There are many games ahead in which many things can happen. We have lost a few away games and cannot fail again. There is pressure on the team to close the gap."
Ousmane Dembele is back in full training following another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring issue aggravated earlier this month.
However, Koeman confirmed the France international will play no part at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla, while Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto are also out.
Barca have won 12 of their last 13 LaLiga games against Valladolid, their only defeat in that run coming in March 2014.
Suarez, Costa and Joao Felix together? - It's still too soon, says Simeone
Diego Simeone is not prepared to risk the fitness of Atletico Madrid attacking trident Luis Suarez, Diego Costa and Joao Felix by starting all three players against Real Sociedad on Tuesday.
Costa marked his return from his latest injury lay-off with a penalty in Atletico's 3-1 win over Elche on Saturday, a game in which Luis Suarez scored his first two goals since recovering from coronavirus.
Joao Felix has carried much of the burden in his team-mates' absence but left the pitch with a knock in the final quarter of the contest, though he is back in training and in contention to face Sociedad.
Simeone has yet to start a game with all three players and does not intend to alter his formation on Tuesday, although he is not against using all three if Atleti are chasing a goal at Estadio de Anoeta.
"I don't think they're all ready to start, but we can finish with them," Simeone said at a pre-match news conference on Monday. "They are dangerous forwards and can play together.
"We have to be patient and get the most out of each player that we have. The most important thing is to ensure they are all well enough to play together."
Atletico have scored 24 goals in 12 LaLiga games this term at a rate of one goal every 45 minutes, compared to 51 goals in 38 outings in 2019-20 - one every 67 minutes.
They have also conceded just five goals all season - the fewest of any team in Europe's top five leagues - an improvement Simeone believes stretches beyond the start of this season.
"Everything is the consequence of something else," he said. "I have been repeating for a long time that the growth appeared when returning after the quarantine period.
"The team attacked very well at the end of last season and we have continued in the same direction this time around. We have improved as a whole and the players have perfectly interpreted what we have asked of them."
Atleti lead the way at the top of LaLiga ahead of their trip to Sociedad, who are three points worse off in third having played three games more.
Sociedad have won four of their last six home LaLiga games against Atletico and Simeone is anticipating a difficult encounter against the division's joint-top scorers.
"They are working well under a coach who is expressing it on the field," he said. "They have a stronger squad than last season, with the arrival of David Silva giving them something extra.
"They have very good midfield and forward players and are a team that competes at a high level."
Neymar welcome to reunite with Messi at Barcelona... but first he must ask for forgiveness - Farre
Neymar is welcome to reunite with Lionel Messi but first he must ask for forgiveness following his acrimonious Camp Nou exit three years ago, Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre has insisted.
The Brazil international spent four trophy-laden seasons in Catalonia, forming a formidable partnership alongside Messi and Luiz Suarez, before joining Paris Saint-Germain for a record €222million in 2017 after his release clause was triggered.
Neymar has scored 50 times in 59 Ligue 1 outings since arriving at PSG and assisted a further 29 - only team-mate Kylian Mbappe (99) has been directly involved in more goals in the competition in that time.
During his time with Barca, meanwhile, he was directly involved in 164 goals in 186 appearances, helping the club to eight trophies.
He left Barca under a cloud and has since been embroiled in a court battle with his former club over an alleged breach of contract and unpaid loyalty payments.
However, the superstar forward caused a stir earlier this month when saying he wants nothing more than to link up with Messi again next year.
PSG are rumoured to be readying an offer for soon-to-be free agent Messi, but Farre - in the running to succeed Josep Maria Bartomeu as the LaLiga giants' next president in January's elections - has suggested the pair could play together at Barca.
"Neymar will be welcome but the first thing he has to do is withdraw his demands and ask for forgiveness," he told RAC1.
"We have spoken to his people and they have told us about 'going home'.
"Who doesn't want the third-best player in the world on their team? There is an option of a transfer request, which would see him come for €40-45m."
Messi failed in an attempt to engineer a move away from Barcelona in the close season but is due to be out of contract at the end of the campaign, meaning he is able to open talks with other clubs from next month.
Manchester City and Inter have been linked with the Argentina international, but reports from Spain last week suggested PSG are the frontrunners for Messi's signature, although his father and agent Jorge has since labelled that speculation "false".
Farre hopes he can persuade the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to stay on, albeit on a reduced salary as Barca adjust to the crippling effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Messi and Neymar can play together at Barca next year. I am sure Messi does not want to leave," he said.
"I have talked to his people and, while we have not made any progress, he has told me he wants to stay. But he wants to be part of a winning project.
"My proposal to him is that he renews year after year, then we create a joint brand between Messi and Barca, and that he goes on to become the club's honorary president.
"But he will have to adapt to the current conditions of the club."
Messi scored in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Valencia at the weekend to notch his 643rd goal for the Blaugrana, equalling Santos great Pele's one-club goals record.
Messi confirms commitment to Barcelona after 'very bad time'
Lionel Messi is determined to help Barcelona win trophies after admitting the saga surrounding his future has affected him this season.
The Argentine superstar appeared determined to leave Camp Nou in the previous transfer window, believing he was entitled to depart on a free transfer due to a clause in his contract.
However, Barca refused to sanction a move without a fee being involved, so Messi confirmed he would stay for the 2020-21 campaign, the final year on his current deal.
His long-term future still remains unclear, with more potentially becoming known when an in-depth interview with the 33-year-old is broadcast by LaSexta on December 27.
RAC1 released a short excerpt on Monday, in which Messi outlined his continued commitment to the cause for the coming months, ruling out any idea of a January transfer.
"The truth is that today I'm fine," Messi said in conversation with journalist and presenter Jordi Evole.
"It's true that I had a very bad time in summer. What happened before the summer, because of how the season ended, the burofax and all that. Then I dragged it a bit at the beginning of the season.
"Today I'm fine and I feel like fighting seriously for everything we have ahead of us.
Messi was strongly linked with a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City earlier in the year, while more recent rumours have suggested Paris Saint-Germain could be his next destination.
For now, though, he appears to be staying put.
Barca have struggled for consistency so far this term under head coach Ronald Koeman, winning just six of their 13 league outings so far to sit outside the top four in the table.
They have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, finishing behind Juventus in their group. The last-16 draw paired them with PSG, meaning a clash with former Barcelona team-mate Neymar.
Messi has contributed nine goals in all competitions so far, taking his career tally for Barca to 643. In doing so, he tied Pele's record for most scored by a player for one club, equalling the legendary Brazilian's feat when finding the net for the 450th time in LaLiga against Valencia on Saturday.
Rumour Has It: Real Madrid confident over Mbappe deal in 2021
Real Madrid are still eyeing Kylian Mbappe next year.
Mbappe, 22, has been heavily linked with the LaLiga giants with his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expiring in 2022.
Madrid may be looking to make a move in 2021.
TOP STORY – MADRID CONFIDENT OVER MBAPPE IN 2021
Real Madrid are very confident of completing a deal for PSG star Mbappe next year, according to 90min.
Mbappe has developed into one of the world's best forwards at PSG, where he has scored 13 goals in 17 games this season.
The France international is admired by Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.
- Barcelona may be active in January. Sport reports Ronald Koeman is insisting on signings to begin 2021, with Lyon star Memphis Depay said to be available for just €5million. It also says Barca will negotiate with Manchester City for Eric Garcia.
- Staying at Manchester City and the Premier League giants have been boosted by John Stones' form. The Telegraph reports the defender is poised for a contract extension, with his current deal running until 2022.
- Yves Bissouma is seemingly attracting plenty of interest after his form for Brighton and Hove Albion. The Daily Express reports Manchester United have joined the race for the midfielder, who has also been linked to Liverpool and Arsenal.
- Yet to play for Napoli this season, Arkadiusz Milik is set for an exit. CalcioMercato reports Tottenham have given up on trying to sign the striker, who is also apparently a target for Juventus, Inter and Roma.
Benzema in phenomenal form for Real Madrid – Zidane
Karim Benzema is playing "phenomenally" after helping Real Madrid to another win, coach Zinedine Zidane said.
Benzema scored and provided two assists as Madrid made it five straight wins in all competitions by beating Eibar 3-1 in LaLiga on Sunday.
It was the 30th time the Frenchman has scored and assisted in the same LaLiga game. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (44) has done it more often for Madrid in the 21st century.
Benzema's form was lauded by Zidane as Madrid joined Atletico on 29 points, although Diego Simeone's men have played two fewer games.
"He is doing phenomenally, but not only at the goal level," he told a news conference.
"It is not just a goal, it is a game. It is clarity in the game and it is very important for our team.
"But then we must highlight also the work of all."
Benzema set up Luka Modric to make it 2-0 before Kike pulled a goal back for Eibar, who felt they should have had a penalty for a handball by Sergio Ramos.
Zidane refused to be drawn on the decision, with Madrid sealing their win through Lucas Vazquez in additional time.
"The most important thing is that the referee was sure about it," he said.
"I'm not getting involved, as always. The referee is there to make the call and that's it."
Madrid's busy run of fixtures continues with a home clash against Granada on Wednesday.
Eibar 1-3 Real Madrid: Benzema stars as Los Blancos go second
Karim Benzema led the way as Real Madrid claimed a fifth successive win in a 3-1 triumph at Eibar on Sunday to go second in LaLiga.
Zinedine Zidane had been under intense pressure at the start of December due to a run of poor results, but the win at Ipurua was their fifth on the bounce across all competitions and leaves them on the tail of bitter rivals and pacesetters Atletico Madrid.
Benzema looked in the mood right from the start of an action-packed first half, the striker scoring and then teeing up Luka Modric in the early exchanges, before also having an effort disallowed for offside soon after Kike Garcia's stunning effort gave Eibar a lifeline.
Eibar certainly had their chances to clinch what had seemed an unlikely draw, but failed to take their opportunities and were punished again when Benzema played through Lucas Vazquez to wrap up the points in stoppage time.
Rumour Has It: Man City, PSG confident over Messi as Salah eyes Real Madrid
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are confident over a move for Lionel Messi, while Mohamed Salah is eyeing Real Madrid.
Messi sensationally requested to leave Barcelona during the close season, but ended up staying with the LaLiga giants.
While the star made more history on Saturday, his contract expires at the end of the season – and two European giants think he is ready to make a move.
TOP STORY – MAN CITY, PSG CONFIDENT OVER MESSI
Manchester City and PSG are confident Messi is prepared to leave Barcelona in 2021, according to 90min.
The big-spending European giants have been among the most heavily linked with a move for Messi, who is out of contract at Barca next year.
Messi equalled Pele's record of 643 goals for one club with his header against Valencia in LaLiga on Saturday.
- Liverpool star Salah discussed a potential move to Real Madrid or Barcelona in an interview with Diario AS on Saturday – and the forward apparently has a club in mind. DefensaCentral reports the Egypt international wants a move to Madrid, who have apparently maintained close contact.
- Barcelona could be set for good news in January. L'Equipe reports Lyon are prepared to sell Memphis Depay – who has been linked with the LaLiga giants and is out of contract at the end of the season – for €5million.
- Manchester City are prepared to listen to offers for Oleksandr Zinchenko in January, according to 90min. Zinchenko has played just 12 minutes in the Premier League this season.
- Struggling for game time this season, Daniel James has been linked with a move away from Manchester United. However, the Manchester Evening News reports James is committed to staying with the Premier League giants beyond January.
I admire you very much – Pele congratulates Messi on equalling record
Pele congratulated Lionel Messi on equalling his one-club goals haul and said he admired the Barcelona star.
Messi scored his 643rd goal for Barca during Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Valencia in LaLiga.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner matched Pele's haul of 643 goals in just 656 matches for Santos between 1956 and 1974.
Pele, regarded by many as the best to ever play the game, posted a tribute to Messi on Instagram.
"When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path," the Brazil great wrote.
"Like you, I know what it's like to love wearing the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better than the place we feel at home.
"Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel. But above all, congratulations on your beautiful career at Barcelona. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football.
"I admire you very much, @leomessi."
Having initially seen a penalty saved by Jaume Domenech, Messi got his milestone goal when he met a cross from the left and nodded home from point-blank range.
Messi's headed goal was his first for Barcelona in all competitions since March 2017, while he missed a spot-kick for the club for the first time since February last year.
Remarkably, his latest goal was also his 450th in LaLiga, making him the first player to reach that figure for a single club in any of Europe's top five leagues.

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Driving Productivity through Strategic Partnering
It has been said: "research takes money and generates ideas, innovation takes ideas and generates money". In reality, a pharmaceutical company must be successful at both if it is to continue to create exciting new medicines offering significant improvements to patients' lives. No single company has a monopoly on innovation, so pharmaceutical manufacturers need to continually find ways to complement their strong internal research with creative external alliances. Analysts expect that more than 50 per cent of new drug approvals in 2004 will originate from the biotech sector, highlighting the importance of accessing this source of innovation.
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By Nigel Sheail, Global Head, Strategic Alliances & Acquisitions at Roche Pharma Partnering
Nigel Sheail is Global Head of Strategic Alliances & Acquisitions at Roche Pharma Partnering. He started at Roche as a local Finance Director, setting up the company's operations in China, and later worked as the Global Controller for Research. Nigel, originally trained as a Molecular Biologist and a qualified Chartered Accountant, held several positions at GlaxoSmithKline before joining Roche more than 10 years ago. Nigel's Strategic Alliances & Acquisitions team is responsible for identifying and accessing strategic partnering opportunities. He has been responsible for a broad range of deals from research and technology collaborations through to Phase III product licensing opportunities.
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Sanofi invests $180 million equity in Owkin's artificial intelligence and federated learning to advance oncology pipeline
Sanofi announced today an equity investment of $180 million and a new strategic collaboration with Owkin comprised of discovery and development programmes in four exclusive types of cancer, with a total payment of $90 million for three years plus additional research milestone-based payments.


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Taiwan's Pacific Aid: Past Patterns and Future Requirements
Paul D'Arcy
This article outlines the evolution of Taiwanese aid policy, the consistent driving forces behind it, and potential future directions within these parameters. Recent years have seen the discrediting of dollar diplomacy to secure recognition by both the Taiwanese voters and the OECD countries. It is also apparent that Taiwan cannot outspend the People's Republic of China to secure diplomatic recognition. Taiwan cannot assume the current diplomatic truce with China will last, and must therefore use the current period of good relations with the PRC to rethink its full range of foreign engagements. Within the Pacific Islands, increasing emphasis is being placed on lessening dependence on aid and the price that goes along with this, and especially developing the blue (ie maritime) economy as Big Ocean nations rather than small island nations. This idea is particularly relevant to four of Taiwan's six Pacific allies who are small population, big ocean Micronesian nations, as is neighbouring Tuvalu. All are also at the forefront of climate change with Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands the first to go underwater as archipelagos of atolls without high islands. Taiwan has competitive advantages in agriculture, green technology, and healthcare-all vital to its allies and all potentially politically neutral as health and environment issues with which it can further increase its contribution to multilateral development institutions. Taiwan's engagement with Micronesia is a way to become seen as an increasingly global good citizen, especially in partnership with Japan and the USA, the two former colonial powers and largest aid donors to Micronesia and close allies of Taiwan. The small island nations of the Pacific are also potential stages to explore greater cooperation with the PRC in the future, but only if it is in true partnership with Pacific nations.
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Q: Error: [$injector:modulerr] in Angular JS I am trying to create an application using MEAN stack. my controller code looks like this.
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It throws Error: [$injector:modulerr] Please help me if anyone has faced this problem.

A: Take the invocation operator () off the end of controller.

A: The mistake was I typed scr instead of src in script tag . Lame mistake from my side

A: Try to inject $scope and $http in your angular module.

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La Guerre des sept fontaines est la dix-septième histoire de la série Johan et Pirlouit de Peyo. Elle est publiée pour la première fois du  au  du journal Spirou. Puis est publiée sous forme d'album en 1961.

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Synopsis
Perdus dans une région aride et inhospitalière, Johan et Pirlouit passent la nuit dans un château abandonné. À minuit, résonne un son de cloche et apparaît devant eux le fantôme du seigneur du château mort depuis 100 ans, sire Aldebert de Baufort.

Le revenant, ne leur voulant aucun mal, raconte son histoire et la raison de sa présence : à cause de son goût trop prononcé pour le bon vin et d'un vœu stupide fait à une sorcière, les Sept fontaines fournissant l'eau au domaine se sont asséchées et le peuple est parti. À son trépas, Aldebert fut condamné par ses aïeux à rester entre la vie et la mort et à hanter le château toutes les nuits pour avoir laissé sombrer son domaine dans le chaos, et ce jusqu'à ce que les sept fontaines refassent surface et que son descendant vienne revendiquer le domaine.

Grâce à la sorcière Rachel et aux Schtroumpfs, Johan et Pirlouit parviennent à faire revenir l'eau des Sept fontaines dans la région. Mais avant de pouvoir se mettre en quête du descendant d'Aldebert, arrivent au château une douzaine de chevaliers portant le nom de Baufort (ou Beaufort) qui revendiquent chacun la propriété du domaine (ce qui les amène bien souvent à passer leur colère à coups de poing et d'épée entre eux).

Arrive aussi le serviteur de Jean de Baufort, le véritable descendant d'Aldebert qui réside chez son oncle à Besdorf, en Germanie voisine.

Aussitôt un conflit surgit entre les héros et les nouveaux arrivants, les premiers voulant rendre sa propriété à Jean de Baufort, les seconds complotant pour éliminer la descendance d'Aldebert afin de pouvoir se partager la région.

Jetés immédiatement en prison, Johan et Pirlouit parviennent à s'évader (en laissant toutefois le serviteur derrière eux) et à rejoindre Besdorf. Ils sont de nouveau incarcérés, car les hommes des usurpateurs parviennent à arriver avant eux, avec un faux parchemin écrit par le serviteur sous la contrainte et attestant de la culpabilité de Johan et Pirlouit. Malgré tout, ils racontent toute leur histoire à Jean de Baufort, la rendent crédible grâce au sceau des Baufort qu'Aldebert leur avait confié et prouvent leur innocence grâce à un stratagème forçant leurs ennemis à tout avouer.

Par la suite, Jean de Baufort et son armée, accompagnés de Johan et Pirlouit, font route vers le domaine des Sept fontaines pour réinvestir le château mais n'arrivent pas à prendre l'avantage sur leurs ennemis, ceux-ci se défendant farouchement. Le fantôme Aldebert leur vient alors en aide la nuit suivante pour hanter le château et en faire fuir tous les occupants. Les usurpateurs étant faits prisonniers (dans la même cellule, au grand amusement de Pirlouit qui leur joue un dernier mauvais tour) et Jean de Baufort ayant repris ses droits sur le domaine des Sept fontaines, le fantôme d'Aldebert peut enfin reposer en paix.

Adaptation
 Cet album a été adapté dans la série animée Johan & Pirlouit apparue dans la série animée Les Schtroumpfs, diffusée pour la première fois en 1982 où trois schtroumpfs (Grand Schtroumpf, la Schtroumpfette et le Schtroumpf à lunettes) apparaissent dans l'épisode Le Château hanté.

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Histoire publiée dans Spirou
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By Juan Ayala TV / Video Download Archives
A growing trend in series reboots is changing the ethnicities of the main characters in an easy effort to expand on diverse storytelling and inclusivity. In the recent reboot of CBS' Magnum P.I., which previously starred Tom Selleck, the iconic role has been taken over by Jay Hernandez, an American actor of Latinx descent. On Netflix, the seventies sitcom One Day at a Time was reworked with a Latinx cast. A reboot of the classic Bewitched with an African American cast is in the works. The CW's Charmed, a reboot of the popular WB series, is retelling the story with a trio of Latinx sisters on a journey of self-discovery after learning they have supernatural abilities. In keeping with The CW's slogan "Dare to Defy," Charmed is unafraid to tackle modern social issues such as misogyny, patriarchy and sexism, and focuses heavily on diversity and inclusivity. The decision to retell the story with Latinx characters is indeed a bold choice and one that I am sure will resonate with my community, as it is among the many traditionally under-represented communities in television programming.
Telecast on The CW's new Sunday night, Charmed begins with the mysterious death of Marisol Vera (Valerie Cruz), a university Women's Studies department head, leaving behind her two daughters. The girls couldn't be more different -- Mel (Melonie Diaz) is a women's studies grad student and feminist, while Maggie (Sarah Jeffrey) is a loving and empathetic college freshman who is rushing the school's bubbly sorority. Three months after the tragedy, which investigators rule an "accident," Maggie has had her fill of Maggie because she constantly obsesses over their mother's death and refuses to accept the investigators' conclusion.
Mel starts butting heads with Harry Greenwood, her mother's staff replacement, who constantly checks up on her. Mel thinks it's outrageous that a "cis male" (the term used for those who identify as their assigned sex) was put in charge of the Women's Studies department. Maggie and Mel soon receive an unexpected surprise when they discover they have an older sister, a young geneticist named Macy (Madeleine Mantock). Mel initially does not welcome with open arms, but eventually warms up to her after a shocking revelation: The three have suddenly developed magical powers. Mel has the ability to freeze time, Maggie is a mind reader and Macy has telekinesis.
Harry brings the sisters together and reveals that they are the Charmed Ones, a trio of powerful witches destined to save the world, and that he is their Whitelighter, a mentor assigned to guide them on their quest. The girls learn that their mother had kept their abilities under a spell in order to protect them, but when she knew the world would soon be in peril, her final spell was to activate their powers the night she died. Harry also confirms Mel's suspicions, that their mother was indeed murdered, and that the four of them must work together to vanquish the dark forces that killed Marisol and the rest of the demons that roam among them.
Thankfully, the series does not really follow a "monster of the week" procedural format, but instead focuses on the major plotline of finding Marisol's killer and stopping the apocalypse is the driving force of the story. The sisters also continue to develop their relationships with one another and learn more about their newfound abilities and train with Harry to grow stronger, not just individually, but together, harkening back to one of the last things their mother told them: "You are better together, your differences are your strengths, and nothing is stronger than your sisterhood."
Something I particularly like about Charmed is that the writers don't make the show about the girls being Latinx. They don't explain it or make it a plot point because they don't have to. It's rarely explained or justified when a cast is Caucasian, because it's not necessary, so when a show like Charmedtakes place in a diverse, modern American town, there's no need to explain why these characters are the color or ethnicity that they are, either.
While only one of the three actresses playing the Vera sisters, Melonie Diaz, identifies as Latinx, it is important to keep in mind that Latinx people come in all shapes, sizes and shades of skin. Some are of indigenous heritage, others have European ancestry, some identify as Afro-Latinx while others (like me) are from mixed backgrounds.
Diaz plays a strong-willed young woman with ease, and in the many heartfelt scenes with her sisters gives a very moving performance. Mantock has the most complex role, in my opinion, as she has the most to deal with, adjusting to life in a new town, starting a new job in a local laboratory, meeting her new sisters and coping with the death of her mother (who she thought died when she was an infant). But Jeffrey is the stand out as Maggie, the youngest of the three sisters who is practically forced to take on the role of mature head of the house while Mel is obsessing over their mother's murder. Jeffrey plays her with a headstrong attitude yet has a vulnerability and heightened emotions that make her character relatable and authentic.
As Harry Greenwood, Rupert Evans brings much charm (pun unintended), wit and hilarity as the much-needed comic relief amongst the darker plot points of the series. Despite his comedic timing and wit, there is also an underlying sense of mystery about the character, heightened all the more when the girls get a message from their mother at the end of the pilot, "Don't Trust Harry."
The cast is supported by the sister's trio of love interests, including Ser'Darius Blain as Macy's coworker and friend Galvin Burdette, Charlie Gillespie as Maggie's high school boyfriend Brian and Mel's on-again off-again girlfriend detective Niko Hamada, played by Ellen Tamaki.
The overall tone of the show, despite its dark plot, is unlike The CW's other supernatural series Legacies and mega-hit Supernatural. Instead, Charmed is fun, energetic and a bit campy, and I don't mean that in a negative way. It is very much a dramedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. It reminded me of The CW's Legends of Tomorrow, a series in the ever-expanding DC Comics television universe about a group of misfit heroes and villains fighting to stop an apocalyptic threat that could destroy not only the entire world but unravel all of time. Sounds serious, but it isn't, except for the end-of-the-world thing.
Charmed, like Legends, knows how to tell a heightened, outlandish story without being brooding or melodramatic. It may take fans of the original series some time to warm up to The CW's reboot, but those going in as new fans will enjoy it and have fun.
Charmed is telecast Sundays at 9 p.m. on The CW.
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I think I felt like my lunch yesterday was way too healthy because I had the opposite for dinner: ddp, bagel and then a 10 piece chicken nugget pack on our way up north with Paige and her husband. Nutrition at its finest.
Utah people, this is another item for your 'holiday season must-do or else you'll be sad' list.
We went to see Santa's Reindeer at Thanksgiving Point. Clearly the kids couldn't even take their eyes off of the reindeer for more than 1 second to take a picture. That would just be asking too much.
These kiddos were living the dream.
They also had a guy making ice sculptures while we were there. He was incredibly talented.
We warmed up inside with the richest hot chocolate I have ever had in my life by a Christmas tree.
Day #9 of Christmas traditions was another success. I kind of don't ever want this month to end. Ever.
I think I found the answer to help us to get our next PRs.
Anyone else have lightup shoes as a kid? I am on the hunt for a sweet pair for Brooke.
Your absolute favorite kind of animal?!?
I never had light up shoes, but my niece has a couple of pairs. Hers are Sketchers and so cute!
Last night for dinner I had Lemon Spinach Couscous with a wedge of Garlic & Herb Laughing Cow cheese stirred in to make it creamy. It was pretty yummy!
No light up shoes for me! Clearly I missed out. Is it too late to join the gang??
Dinner for us last night was hamburger and chips. After a run, I might add, but still… yeah, not healthy at all.
Favourite animal is a dog! Or a bunny.
I made General Tso's tofu, rice and broccoli! It tasted just like take out! I can't decide on a favorite animal, so I'll just go with dog. Who doesn't love puppies?!
Hahha I always thought the brighter my shoes, the faster I'll be. Good thing my new racing sneakers are bright pink! Whenever I try to be "too healthy" earlier in the day, I end up only wanting to eat junk food later, so i think that means junk food early in the day will help me make better decisions later, or something like that. Dinner last night was a grilled chicken salad, cheez its, and a milkshake. Solid life decisions.
I bet Brooke never wants the month to end either- how fun!
I'd have to say my dog is my favourite animal! But otherwise it's sae turtles. They're so peaceful just slowly swimming through the ocean!
Lol, I'm with Meg Go Run – my students wear them to school and sometimes they'll blink when I'm teaching and pretty much blind me!
Dinner last night was turkey cabbage stir fry…delicious!
Made chicken quinoa stew. Think chicken noodle soup without the noodles, added quinoa.
My favorite animal? My Dogbert, of course.
Wow, that is so cool!! I bet Brooke was LOVING every minute of that experience!!
So my Mom wears a kids size 5 shoe (she's short!!) & has been dying to get light up shoes forever. How funny is that?!
Mine, too! And she LOVES light up shoes! Cracks me up.
I saw that picture on fb the other day and thought it was hilarious!
I made a stir fry using a Hot Chile Pineapple Chipolte sauce from Target and mixed it with chicken, portobello mushrooms (lots of them), sugar snap peas, snow pea pods, and cashews. It was delicious!
Dinner last night was refried beans straight out of the can cold topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. Dried cranberries for dessert. Yum!
I love monkeys for some reason. They are just so stinkin' cute to me.
I didn't have light up shoes as a kid but I am going to make sure my one year old does. They are so cute and fun! What a nice place to go see the lights and the reindeer. I don't know why we don't have more places like that in South Florida. Looks like the kids had a blast!
For dinner last night, I made a plate full of yummy Trader Joes finds. Chicken Sausage with feta and garlic, sweet potato fries and a yummy salad.
YES loved light up shoes!!! such a great time in those things!! why are we no longer wearing them??
Yes. Dr. Pepper for the win, I think I have mentioned to you I'm addicted for real. I went to the diner that is .5 from my house last night for dinner…also nutrition at its finest LOL.
I honestly didn't even think they made light up shoes anymore until I saw a little girl sporting some at church a couple of weeks ago. I never had any as a kid because I don't think they really became a thing until I was a little older and "too cool" for light up shoes. Sad face.
Dinner last night was leftover pizza since I had to rush to my daughter's school. She was inducted into the National Honor Society and I literally had seconds to get to the school once I got home from work. I made it though. My daughter had light up sneakers when she was little and spent so much time looking at her feet she ran into things a lot!! LOL. My favorite animal(s) are cats and dogs!! Have a great day.
I didn't have light up shoes but I had the keds tennis shoes that changed color in the sun! Oh man, I loved those shoes!
Oooo. Light ups for kids are so much fun. I didn't get my daughter a pair until she was almost three, now, that's all she'll wear. I blame myself for not letting her choose what she wanted. But we are in love with Sketchers' Twinkle Toes. They are soft sided, not overly bulky like some light ups, come in 1/2 sizes, and have sparkly velcro. There is obligatory bling on the toes, and three of her "blingies" are special and light up. They are obnoxious in a non-obnoxious way, if you get what I mean.
Also- newer to following your blog- but I love the daily updates, they provide such good inspiration! Thank you!
Hey, you learn something every day.
Dinner was leftover pizza and birthday cake from the back to back birthday parties of my kiddos. talk about picture of health there!!
if there are any of you that can say you OWNED your own pair of light up shoes as a kid…well I am just way to old.
You can find light up princess sneakers at Payless and Sears has a bunch of light up shoes too.
my 7 year old has a pair and they are really really cute!! I think she got them at WAlmart?? not 100% though!
I am really jsut loving your traditions!
ok, now i am already hungry for my lunch (leftovers) and its only 8:50 am!
I never got to have light up shoes or anything else flashy- being the oldest of 5 I think my mom always had hand me downs in mind for the others! I take out this frustration now on my entire shoe.. collection. My hot pink Newtons definitely rule! I blogged about dinner yesterday- homemade mahi-mahi "fish sticks" and big salad- LOVED it.
haha I used to have a pair of L.A. Gears! They lit up pink and blue… until i jumped down the stairs and broke them :(. Sad times.
My favorite animals are blue whales and elephants. Clearly I think there's something majestic in large animals… haha.
I think I had one pair of light up shoes when I was younger, and I loved them! They are the perfect shoes for kids! And I agree, December is such a fun month!
Not only did I have light up shoes but I have lightup jellies! best sandals ever.
I need to force myself to get into the holiday spirit this year.
There is not one photo where we can see Brooke's face! Not okay, Janae. You're gonna have to make up for this in your next post. I don't know how to start my day now. Have a great day!!
How funny!!! I also had chicken nuggets last night! Dipped in bleu cheese with sweet potato fries haha. Pregnancy food at it's finest. Mine were the store-bought ones though! Have a great Tuesday!
I had chili mac and a side of broccoli made by the hubby which made it taste even better.
My favorite animal is probably either a tiger, jaguar, lion or a household cat. Yup, I'm one of those people.
I feel like light up shoes are a necessity at some point for everyone…. whether you're 2, 5, or 27 like me. I don't have LIGHT UP shoes but I do have shoes that glow in the dark and I love using them to light my way on my morning runs.
Dinner was chili with a homemade apple/raspberry salad with a yummy dressing.
I got my child's light up shoes at winners. I think they r quite easy to find though. My favourite animal is probably a giraffe! I love everything about them.
Those reindeer r so cute omg. So so so cute.
My son had light up shoes from Stride Rite when he was little! I never did, but I recall wanting a pair of these pretty sneakers that had a rainbow on them and my dad wouldn't let me get them for camp because they wouldn't have enough support – he was a runner and I now understand!
I definitely think grown up runners need light up shoes to help make us more visible for night/winter running!
NEGATIVE SIXTY NINE DEGREES for the record low?!?! That sounds absolutely miserable.
Tacos for dinner. Reebok pumps and keds we're cool when I was little. I just got my little boy lightning McQueen light shoes. He calls them his "running shoes." They are super light, some of those are heavy. Walmart is where we bought them.
Lightup shoes, never. Although I wouldn't mind having a pair with those wheels in them. That would be the secret to being fast!
The hubs took me to dinner at Longhorn last night and after we came home to my favorite animals, my dogs.
oh my gosh– my light up shoes were my favorite! I would walk around stomping to show them off!
Hahahah I love that! I had light up Sleeping Beauty shoes (she was my favorite because she was a blonde like me and her dress changes colors). I thought I was the coolest kid ever.
That reindeer fact was really interesting…maybe it's the science teacher nerd in me coming out! Utah has some awesome Xmas exhibits/activities! Brooke def needs light up shoes.
Oh reindeer! I will have to check that out while I'm at my brother's house this weekend. My baby loves all animals and will love that.
I had cafe rio last night in vegas! It was not up to the same quality of most of the Cafe rio I've been to but it was still pretty darn delicious.
Try looking on zulily.com they always have a huge variety of shoes. The downside is that sometimes shipping takes a while.
I feel the same way about December. Im living all the traditions you've come up with. Im enjoying reading them too.
Favorite animal (at least in the wild) is a tiger! Or a snow leopard… or any other big cat. They are such beautiful creatures.
Wow that place looks BEAUTIFUL! wish we had somewhere around here to go like that!
I always wanted light up shoes as a kid but sadly never got them! I think they came around just about the time I was growing out of that age!
I almost cannot fathom those crazy low temps.
I went to a Christmas party last night and had a ton of carb heavy food. I am pretty sure everything I ate had cream cheese in it, and it was all delicious.
No light up shoes when I way young…I don't think they made those 40 some years ago…in fact I still remember how great I thought I was when mom finally bought me my first pair of "Nike" tennis shoes. Finally, in the cool club…ha!
I use to LOVE ALL ANIMALS when I was younger….now, after having so many with the kids ….from guinea pigs, turtles, hamsters, dogs, and cats I can honestly say I am sick of cleaning up after hair balls, pukes, poop, pee, food thrown every where out of certain cages, hair from animal play and simply living a life around animals….ugh! So over them….but, I wouldn't mind checking out reindeer! cool!
I was always jealous of the kids with light up shoes. I never got any…so deprived.
Mmm, hot chocolate sounds so good right now. Maryland got snow and it's still snowing a little bit now too!
Light up shoes are so cute! I love seeing little kids running around with them. I wish they were cool for adults too!
Trader Joe's has a Sipping Chocolate that is super rich. So if you like rich hot chocolate, that is a good one to try. And since it is TJ's, it is only $3-4 for the container.
The reindeer village looks awesome! So much fun. I don't have kids, but I want to go to see the reindeer! lol.
Last night, I made a club rollup for dinner. It was delicious-crescent rolls stuffed with ham, chicken breast, roast beef, and bacon. Super easy and super filling!
I'm all in for those light up shoes, we really should so the cars will see us better when we run before the sun comes up. I really hope it warms up soon I miss my running pals.
Mondays are easy dinner days it was grilled cheese with salmon and veggies.
I love that picture of the kids staring at the reindeer… haha too funny. I love all kinds of animals, but really love polar bears. I know they aren't cute and cuddly in real life, but they are just so awesome.
I found the Reindeer factoid very interesting!! I learned my one thing for today!
I never had a pair of light up shoes, but always wanted them, I wonder if one day they will make a pair of real running shoes like that for adults!
Dinner last night was Picante Chicken Soup! You can find the directions on my website.
Any my favorite animal… probably my pug!
YES! I remember in kindergarten having light up shoes and my best friend was mad at me for a long time (until she got her own pair).
Dinner last night was a giant salad with lots of roasted root vegetables and a homemade olive oil/ACV/garlic dressing. Super yummy!
Dinner last night was a staple when my husband travels, tomato, mozzarella Panini. Love all the Christmas lights!
Oh my gosh I absolutely remember my first pair of light up shoes. Shoot I'd still rock those!
Dinner was two slices pizza during a fire meeting and then a bowl of home made chicken noodle soup when I got home yummo!
I made white chicken chili in the crock pot and enjoyed the leftovers for lunch today.
I had light up shoes as a kid. I haven't thought about those for decades haha. I think they were L.A. Gear??
I had a conversation the other day about how reindeer are my favorite animals. They just feel so magical :) last night my dinner was pad Thai and it was wonderful!
Heck yes I had light up shoes when I was little! They were the best! I am pretty positive you are correct too, I think we would all run a little faster if our shoes lit up :) I do think it's great that shoes are so colorful and bright right now though! So that can count!!
I had sushi for dinner last night mmmm!!
My daughter has the Disney Princess Wish Light shoes and LOVES them! They are sparkly and light up!
What an awesome night! Whenever you finish with hot chocolate it totally makes the night!
I never had light up shoes when I was growing up! I would have loved to have them thought! Last night dinner was BBQ chicken and some veggies with a side of apples! I love frogs!!
I love elephants and big cats!
Dinner last night was Indian takeout…yum!
Girl needs to get a pair of LA Gear (no knock offs, please, name brands are important in light up footwear) kicks, and they've got to have more than one set of laces each one a different color and possibly even actual ribbons. Brooke deserves nothing less.
I had pumpkin curry pasta for dinner last night that I made, and that I wasn't a fan of so I'm kind of dreading dinner tonight since it's leftovers.
I do the exact same thing with soups. I use add ins like Spinach and Kale, sometimes frozen peas and carrots make it in there as well. I LURVE that minestrone soup from TJs but have never tried it with Wheat Thins… have you ever microwaved wheat thins with cheddar cheese and mustard on them (put the cheese on, micro for like 30sec, then put the mustard on)? TRY IT, IT'S DELICIOUS!!!
okay… maybe micro for more like a minute, basically until the cheese melts.
At the moment I am craving Dr.Pepper and choc chip cookies..while trying to plan a healthy dinner. Randomness at its finest.
That looks like such a fun and Christmas-y place! I love that the kiddies couldn't stop looking at the reindeer – so cute! Our dinner last night wasn't too healthy either because we we've been sick the past few days. We had one of the only things we could both manage to eat, homemade mac & cheese.
I love giraffes, the are incredibly badass.
Never had light up shoes, but always thought they were pretty cool! Brookers would look great in them…my dinner last night was a chicken sandwich with spinach and pesto (yum!) and fruit nut extreme gluten free granola with an apple and cutie on the side…yes, all my meals consist of this degree of randomness…absolute favorite kind of animal would have to be a dolphin! So cute!
I had light up shoes in 1st grade. Because of them I got to be at the front of he line and lead the way to art class, and that made little me very happy!
I never had light up shoes, but I found that picture on Pinterest a couple weeks ago and was dying laughing too! It's on one of my blog posts too! It's still making me LOL.
I loved mine when I was little. I think they need some for adults!
Def had light-up shoes as a kid. They were the best. It might be cool to have them now for running in the dark!
Never had light up shoes but I did have Lacey jelly shoes and I loved them!
I remember my light up shoes!!! Do they even make those anymore? They should!
I don't want December to be over either…I can't believe how fast Christmas sneaks up!!
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I love that picture about the light-up shoes. Hilarious!
I'm glad you are doing fun festive things this month! I haven't done anything, and it's helping me get excited for the holidays. Thank you!!!


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Aussie Military Looks to Manpower RPO To Fill Ranks
By John Zappe December 22, 2009 July 23, 2015
There's an interesting discussion going on over at the Video 2.0 for Recruitment blog about the U.S. Army's $33 million investment in a recruiting video game.
Ernest Feiteira picked up on an item I posted and started a conversation about the value of such recruiting tools. A couple others chimed in about the ROI, something I'm looking into for a future article.
At this point in the discussion, there's no resolution to the question of how you would calculate the ROI.
However, Down Under, the Aussies must believe that outsourcing their military recruiting pays off because they have been doing it for some years. I know that because I talked with a Manpower spokeswoman about a press release announcing that the Milwaukee firm just won a $200 million recruiting contract from the Australian Defence Force.
In the release, Commodore Tim Barrett, director general of defence force recruiting, is quoted saying: "Manpower's capability in managing and delivering large-scale and complex recruitment services is necessary to attract the calibre of military recruits that we are looking for. The breadth, nature, and complexity of this recruitment program can be considered critical to national security."
The nation of 21 million people has an enviable problem. Its unemployment rate has been declining for years and is somewhere around 4 percent for 2009. (Incidentally, the Aussies think that's a recession.) Even though its total military force is only about 53,000 active duty, the military has been hard-pressed to find enough volunteers to fill its ranks, especially when it comes to certain types of jobs that are in demand in the civilian sector.
The problem is so acute that a newspaper analysis a few months ago reported the Navy didn't have enough submariners to staff its six submarines.
"By any measure," says the report in the Australian, "the latest figures on recruitment from the Defence Department make for depressing reading."
Manpower will employ 300 people to manage what it's calling the "largest and most complex" RPO project in the world. It's an end-to-end recruiting contract, that includes marketing and promotion up through onboarding.
The transition is already underway with the official launch set for February. Incidentally, it's worth taking a look at the ADF recruiting website. The videos may not be as action-packed as some of the U.S. Army's, but the ones I watched give you a pretty good idea of the nature of the jobs the military is looking to fill.
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Created the world's first liquid electret power supply
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Japanese researchers have developed a liquid electret, able almost constantly to keep the static electricity. They then combined this material with soft electrodes to create the world's first bendable and stretchable vibrating device.
This device is easily deformed and is able to transform a very weak vibration into electrical signals. Thus, it can be used to create special medical devices like a pacemaker with Autonomous power supply.
The system developed by the Japanese National Institute for materials science (National Institute for Materials Science, NIMS). The electret, is able to partially hold an electrical charge may generate a voltage when you change its distance to the respective electrode.
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Because of this, the properties of electret materials may be applicable for the development of the vibrating (piezoelectric) devices and sensors, able to convert external vibration and pressure into electrical signals.
However, conventional electret – rigid, inflexible and unable to deform into complex shapes. This makes these materials unsuitable for use in the development of wearable sensors of heartbeat and pulse. Therefore, scientists are trying to develop bendable vibration device.
In NIMS has created a unique electret
NIMS research group has invented a porphyrin is an organic compound with a flexible structure, with the result that at room temperature is formed of liquid material, able to consistently hold a static charge.
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The scientists then developed a device powered by vibration. First, the liquid material was high voltage, which allowed it to charge. Then the material was impregnated textile, is placed between soft polyurethane electrodes, integrated with silver fiber as a wiring harness.
When the surface of the device is pressed with a finger, it generates a voltage in the range from 100 to 200 mV and stable for at least 1.5 months. In the future, NIMS hopes to use the system not only in medicine but also in other areas.
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Your expedition will begin as you board your ship in Longyearbyen, Svalbard's largest settlement, and settle in to your comfortable surroundings. As we set sail you will get fantastic views of the mountainous background and dramatic landscapes of this remote seaside town. Your experienced expedition crew will brief you on what's ahead as you embark on your Arctic adventure.
For the next 7 days you will immerse yourself in the beauty of this spectacular remote island, on a constant search for the wildlife that makes this part of the world so intriguing. Embracing the very nature of expedition cruising there will be no particular fixed itinerary for your time in Spitsbergen, however there are a number of destinations that you can expect to visit as we navigate through western Spitsbergen and the stunning fjords and outlying islands to the north.
Each day your experienced expedition team will choose the best course for optimum wildlife viewing and the best places from which to get an insight into the history and geology of Spitsbergen. Some of the areas you can expect to visit include Hornsund, the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Alkefjellet, Phippsoya, Poolepynton and the Hinlopen Strait.
In Hornsund polar bear viewing is almost guaranteed, with this area being one of their more favoured hunting areas, along with Alkefjellet where as well as excellent bird spotting opportunities, polar bears and Arctic foxes frequent the area in search of free bird egg meals. For exceptional photography opportunities Poolepynton is the place to be. Walrus haul-outs are very common here and as you come across the noisy spectacle of these lumbering giants vying for a choice spot on the coastline you will want to have your camera ready!
There is no shortage of natural beauty in Spitsbergen and one of the very best ways to experience this is to join an optional kayaking excursion through the more isolated pockets of the area. If weather conditions permit there may also be a chance for a snow-shoeing excursion in Smeerenburg where you can visit a memorial erected in 1906. This historical site honours the whalers who lost their lives in the 17th and 18th centuries while working in extreme Arctic conditions.
Whichever course your expedition team choose for your thrilling Spitsbergen adventure you can be assured of remarkable scenic sights, from polar flora to immense glaciers, exceptional wildlife viewing and a sense of true wilderness in these beautiful lands at the top of the world.
Our arrival back into Longyearbyen signals the end of our exciting Spitsbergen adventure. A group transfer will be provided to the airport for onward travel or to a Longyearbyen hotel if you are extending your stay.


Harun Kanmaz, headnurse of Diaverum Turkey Antalya Nefroloji clinic also took an active role during the symposium. He presented the Diaverum's buttonhole technics.
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I've been aware of the Medellin Zoo, known locally as Zoologico de Santa Fe, since I arrived in 2009, but I didn't visit because of the reports I was hearing.
Colombians told me they felt bad for the animals there, because the enclosures were small.
Under normal circumstances, I think a zoo makes for a fun afternoon date, but after finally visiting Medellin's city zoo last August with a reader of this blog, I wouldn't recommend it here.
It's true, as you'll see in the photos below, the zoo offers little space for the larger animals, which we all agree deserve as much room as possible when being kept captive.
The reason isn't necessarily poor planning or funding. I believe it lies in the zoo's history, which dates back over 60 years.
In the early 20th century, a hacienda was built on the grounds where the zoo is today.
The Santa Fe Hacienda belonged to a paisa, Mercedes Sierra de Perez, who enjoyed vacationing there.
In 1951, she donated her property to the city, under the condition that the house be preserved, and the grounds be turned into a park.
Nine years later, in 1960, Medellin opened the Zoologico de Santa Fe, and Casa Museo de Santa Fe.
No more than four years later, FARC came into existence and began waging a guerrilla war in Colombia, a war that is still going on to this day.
Then, in the 1980's, the cocaine trade and Pablo Escobar wreaked havoc across Medellin.
Clearly modernizing and improving the zoo facilities havent been high on the priority list.
It's a shame, too, because the Cali Zoo exceeded my expectations, and I think Medellin could make an even better one, though to do so, would require an entirely new space, and probably one not so centrally located in the city.
Still, it's my hope one day that such an investment is made, not only for the animal's sake, but the paisas and the tourists who visit the city.
The zoo is open daily, from 9 AM to 5 PM. It's located at Carrera 52 #20 – 63, just a short taxi ride from Poblado.
Admission is 9,000 pesos ($5) for adults, and 4,000 pesos ($2.25) for children under 12.


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Home Football News Carlton Palmer states Leeds need this if they want to achieve promotion
Carlton Palmer states Leeds need this if they want to achieve promotion
14th June 2017 at 5:28pm
By Derek Smithson
Carlton Palmer has claimed that Leeds' owners need to share the same vision of a Premier League return if they are to achieve promotion.
The Yorkshire club are historically regarded as one of the top sides in England, but have been exiled from the top flight since their relegation in the 2003/04 season.
The Whites are under new ownership in the shape of Andrea Radrizzani after the Italian recently completed his full takeover from Massimo Cellino in May.
Leeds are desperate for a long awaited Premier League return and will be keen to build on their seventh-placed finish in the Championship last season.
Ex-Whites midfielder Carlton believes that his former side can achieve their goal if they have owners that are striving for the thing.
"I want to see Leeds back where they belong in the Premier League but they need owners who share that vision too," Palmer wrote on his personal Twitter account.
I want to see #LeedsUnited back where the belong in the #EPL but they need owners who share that vision to
— Carlton Palmer (@CarltonPalmer) June 13, 2017
Cellino was an unpopular owner during his three-year spell at Elland Road and was known for constantly changing his managers, but fans will be hoping the new man will be different.
Radrizzani is currently on the search for a new boss following the resignation of Garry Monk, who impressed last season as the club battled for promotion.
They are taking their time about appointing a new senior man and whoever it is will have a huge task on their hands next season.
In other Leeds news, Monk has explained his decision to quit the club.
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Biografia
Di Aquila non si sa assolutamente nulla. Il carattere dialogico del trattato, in cui egli si rivolge ad un adulescens acerrimo ingenio, «hanno fatto pensare ad un maestro di retorica che compone un manuale destinato al suo allievo, probabilmente un rampollo di nobile famiglia».

Opera
Fu autore di un breve trattato De figuris sententiarum et elocutionis ("Le figure di pensiero e di parola"). Scusandosi subito con il destinatario dell'opera, un giovane la cui identità è sconosciuta, Aquila riconosce che una trattazione completa dell'argomento meriterebbe molta più cura e dedizione, che egli però non può garantire per mancanza di tempo. Egli si limiterà perciò a fornire i nomi delle figure oggetto del suo trattato, corredando il testo di alcuni esempi. La scelta di trattare delle figure di pensiero e di parola non è casuale, poiché, afferma Aquila, soltanto una conoscenza approfondita di esse rappresenta il carattere distintivo di un vero oratore.

Il trattato inizia con l'esame delle figure di pensiero; prosegue con una veloce digressione sui generi del discorso (oratio soluta, oratio perpetua, ea quae ex ambitu constat), con un'ulteriore analisi della struttura dell'ultimo genere e una spiegazione della differenza dei due tipi di figure; si conclude quindi con l'analisi delle figure di parola.

Nell'analisi di ogni figura Aquila segue normalmente sempre lo stesso schema: prima scrive il termine greco della figura, quindi il corrispettivo latino, la definizione, spesso la differenza con le figure simili, la frequenza d'uso, l'efficacia, la dignità e la bellezza stilistica. All'interno di tale analisi sono inseriti alcuni passaggi esemplificativi tratti dagli autori classici, in particolare Cicerone e Demostene (in traduzione).

Principale fonte dell'opera, che non ha un grande valore letterario, è Alessandro Numenio, come già notava Giulio Rufiniano.

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Bibliografia
 K. Halm (ed.), Rhetores latini minores, Lipsiae 1863, pp. 22–37.
 A. Pauly, G. Wissowa, Real-Encyclopädie der classischen Altertumswissenschaft, II1, Stuttgart 1895, coll. 315-317.
 E. Bonanno, Figure sententiarum in Aquila Romano, in "Cassiodorus", n. 3 (1997), pp. 309–320.
 Romani Aquilae, De figuris, introduzione, testo critico e commento a cura di Martina Elice, Hildesheim, 2007.

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Professor explores economics of shamanism in popular South Korean island
LAWRENCE – At the prospect of meeting a "real" shaman in Seoul for the first time, Kyoim Yun was almost overcome by anxiety. Her idea that shamans possess mysterious power and were not quite at home in the modern world both fascinated and intimidated her. What she saw was a series of hardball negotiations between the shaman and client as well as between deities and humans.
The intense bargaining caught Yun, an assistant professor of East Asian languages and culture at the University of Kansas, by surprise. It also sent her down a new research path.
For more than a decade, Yun has been traveling to Cheju (Jeju) Island, a popular tourist destination off Korea's southern coast, to study shamanic practice. Through her historical and ethnographic research, she learned that economic issues have been at the heart of shamanic practice for centuries.
Her book "Ritual Economy: Contingencies of Value in Shamanic Practice on Cheju Island, South Korea" is under contract with the University of Washington Press and will be published in 2015.
"When we think of shamanism in this country, so much attention is placed on spirituality," Yun said. "And it is true that shamans deal with spirits; they are the intermediaries between human beings and the invisible world. But at the same time, it is a business, and the shamans must make a living. I wanted to study the economic aspects as a counterbalance to the overemphasis on spirituality."
The cost for a daylong ritual, which involves chanting, singing, praying and dancing, varies. Cheju shamans with a good reputation would ask about $1,000, not including any of the offerings that will be made. Yun notes that typically three or four shamans share the fee.
"Some may think that is too expensive for a one-day ritual. But if you see the nature of the work, you will have a different perspective. It's very intense work," Yun said. "And shamans undergo a long training."
Shamans are paid in advance, so clients run the risk of paying before they know whether the ritual has worked or was done correctly. Incorrectly performed rituals bring bad luck. Part of a shaman's work is reciting stories of their deities and holding a séance to contact ancestors.
"It's a kind of therapy," Yun said. "In Korea, people feel more comfortable seeing shamans than psychiatrists. If you see a psychiatrist it is your problem. If you see a shaman, it is more like an ancestral issue and not your fault."
Compared to the Korean mainland, Confucianism came late to the island, allowing for stronger ties to the indigenous religion that dates back centuries. Arriving on Cheju after having been exiled from the mainland or demoted, Confucian scholars of the Chosŏn dynasty observed the island's flourishing shamanic cult as a marker of cultural backwardness. One fervent magistrate left a record of the destruction of 129 shamanic shrines that took place in 1702 during his tenure.
Despite these attempts to wipe it out, shamanism is still widely practiced on the island today. People hire shamans to ensure security in life and to avoid misfortune. Shamans are called upon by businessmen in financial trouble, by people who are ill who couldn't be cured by doctors and by parents seeking to improve a child's well-being.
Diving women have been key devotees of shamanic rituals. They collectively harvest sea products in the nearby ocean purposefully with old-fashioned diving equipment to maintain sustainability of the sea bed. They sponsor rituals every year in order to secure safety and bountiful harvest from the sea.
Known as an exotic location, the volcanic island of Cheju has attracted Korean honeymooners and Japanese vacationers for decades and, recently, tourists from all over the world.
Local and national stakeholders made a concerted effort to capitalize on Cheju's cultural resources as well as its spectacular natural beauty by earning global recognition. Shamanic rituals were staged for the 2000 World Cup, and UNESCO recognized one communal ritual from the island as intangible cultural heritage of the world in the fall of 2009.
"The ritual economy is part of the big economy now and not just the household economy," Yun said.


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