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We recently took little man to check out the new CLAWS Exhibit at SEA LIFE Grapevine. This yearlong exhibit that features coconut crabs, lobsters and a giant 12-foot Japanese spider crab. The exhibit has plenty of hands-on features for the kids to play and a crawl-through tunnel display so you see the crustaceans from all angles.
Once we checked out the Claws Exhibit, we were off to see the stingrays, walk through a underwater tunnel to see the sharks, jellyfish and then watched the seahorses deliver their babies! We then finished the evening up by playing with the sea stars, crabs and sea urchins. This of course was Carson's favorite part. What kid doesn't want to touch all the creatures?!
If you live in the DFW area, I highly recommend you bringing the kids out for the day. They will love seeing all the sea life up close and personal.
*I received tickets to SEA Life Grapevine, but all opinions are my own.


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Whew! I am getting there but so slowly I can't believe I am moving. I keep the picture of the tortoise and the hare firmly in my mind's eye, not because the tortoise won out over the hare but because he finished the race! Perhaps there is a better metaphor for me - if you know of one let me know of it. Anyhow, my March page is done, finito and you can see it here. Now if you are running way behind too you can see that if you just get going again you can finish the race too. (Or am I the last straggler? hmmm...).
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Here is a list of all the items that you can obtain in Early Poptropica. In Early Poptropica, you need to find three main items that need to be returned to the Early Poptropica villagers. These include their prize porker, the water bucket and their signal flag. Along the way, you'll need to use several different items to help you on your quest. You can browse through the items listed here to learn how to get each one, or view the complete Early Poptropica Walkthrough for step-by-step instructions on beating the entire island.
- Water Bucket
- Golden Egg
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- Glow Stick
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Former Senator Mitchell Speaks At The UC-Davis Mondavi Center
This story was written by Nick Markwith, The California Aggie
As part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, former Senator George Mitchell spoke about his time in the Senate, his investigation into steroid use in baseball and the threats the world faces at the University of California-DavisMondavi Center Wednesday night.
"There isn't a man, woman, or child that doesn't trust George Mitchell," said Don Roth, Executive Director of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, in his introduction of the former senator.
Mitchell was the U.S. Senate Majority Leader for six years before his retirement in 1995, the main investigator in the steroids scandal in Major League Baseball, as well as the successful mediator between Catholics and Presbyterians in Northern Ireland for which he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
After serving in the Senate, Mitchell went back to practicing private law and currently is the chair of the global board of the international law firm DLA Piper and serves as the chancellor of The Queen's University in Northern Ireland.
"I will not be talking about my years in the Senate," Senator Mitchell said. "I don't want to make a false impression that I didn't love the Senate - I did - but there's just so many other to topics to cover."
Senator Mitchell began his political career as a federal judge in Maine. In 1980, when Senator Edmund S. Muskie left the Senate to become Secretary of State, the Governor of Maine appointed him as his successor. Senator Mitchell recalled that night for the audience.
"On that Sunday, I went to bed wondering 'what was the governor going to do' and at 11 that night, I got a call and it was the governor," Mitchell said. "He told me he wanted me to come down to the State Capitol so he could announce that I was to be the Senator. I said I needed time to think about it and asked how long do I have. He said one hour."
Senator Mitchell did not want to join the Senate without first talking to his family and receiving their input. He decided to call his brothers, who, as he explained, used to be the jocks while Senator Mitchell was remembered as 'Johnny Mitchell's kid brotherwho isn't any good' in the small town they grew up in.
"I called my brothers and told them the governor called - what do you think about that?" he said. "Their responses were predictably negative - my brother Johnny said 'everyone knows you are a born loser, no one can understand how you came to become a federal judge and you couldn't possibly win a statewide election."
After uproarious laughter, Senator Mitchell finished his story by explaining that he called the Governor right after his brothers' phone calls.
"I said [to the Governor], 'Governor, I don't need an hour. I received all the reassurance that I need," he said.
Senator Mitchell shifted his lecture to discuss baseball and his approval of MLB's actions during the investigation.
"The Major League Baseball and the commissioner have not been recognized for the courage for [asking for] an outside investigation," he said.
Instead of having its own organization conduct the investigation, the MLB specifically asked Senator Mitchell to look into the problem and report whatever and however he wanted. His findings became the Mitchell Report, which claims to have evidence against 89 players for steroid or prohibited substance use.
Senator Mitchell said the press seemed to overlook a key issue during te scandal that lay outside the realm of the professionals - 2 to 6 percent of high school aged Americans use steroids.
"It's one thing for a fully adult male or female to use drugs, [but] it's a completely another for teenagers," he said.
He then spoke about global issues, outlining six dangers in the world today and the need for the United States to be the forerunner in solving those problems.
Senator Mitchell warned that the proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons is a threat to everyone. He said currently nine countries have nuclear capabilities, with Iran aiming to be the tenth.
He also spoke extensively on terrorism and the increase of terrorist groups that are less centrally controlled. Some terrorist groups are political and open conversation can be had to lessen violence but others are not.
"There is no such thing as a war on terrorism because terror is a tactic, not an enemy," he said. "We need more effective counterterrorist program [because] the military is not enough."
Mitchell also commented on the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and rising hostility towards Americans around the world.
"Our power is the greatest it has ever been, but lowest in [world] standing [that] it has ever been," he said. "The U.S. was a great nation before it was a great military and economy power."
Lastly, Senator Mitchell said the international competition for energy independence and climate change are also worldwide threats.
"We don't like knowledge [about climate change] but we need political power to do what's necessary," Mitchell said.
After the Senate, Senator Mitchell went to Belfast, Ireland in hopes of lessening the violence between the two religions. The economy's recession had increased the amount of violence between the two religious groups and he hoped to make successful leaps to peace in the region.
"People need income and meaning to their life," Senator Mitchell said. "People need hope."
During the question and answer portion of the night, Senator Mitchell explained that his greatest accomplishment was not the peace keeping in Ireland, but his scholarship foundation. Every year, his foundation awards one scholarship to every high school in Maine for either a two-year or four-year college. His parents could not afford to receive an education and he sees it as most rewarding to allow teenagers to achieve that goal.
Senator Mitchell ended the night with a story about when he was a federal judge. As one of his duties, he conducted naturalization ceremonies for non-native Americans to become official citizens. It was very emotional for him as he was the son of immigrants and afterwards would always talk to each of them individually about their lives and why they were here.
"One man told me, 'Here in America, everybody has a chance,'" he said.


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e was born on April 25, 1989 in Lhari County of Nagchu Prefecture, in the "Tibet Autonomous Region" which Tibetans know as U-tsang. He is the son of father Konchok Phutsog and mother Dechen Chodon.
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima arrived three months after the departure of the 10th Panchen Rinpoche, who died suddenly and unexpectedly a few days after delivering a speech critical of Chinese policies in Tibet. He had refused Chinese demands that he assume Dalai Lama's position after his exile, and had steadfastly refused to denounce him.
The 10th Panchen Lama personally presented Mao Tse-tung with a 70,000 character petition with details of the suffering and persecution of Tibetans, which Mao later dubbed a "Poisoned Arrow" aimed at the heart of the Party. Panchen Rinpoche was subjected to harsh "self-criticism" and "re-education" (thamzing) sessions, spent 10 years in a Chinese prison where he suffered from repeated torture, and lived for eight more years after his release in 1981.
Panchen Lamas and Dalai Lamas have long had a reciprocal relationship; according to Tibetan tradition they must be mutually recognised. When one passes on, the other is responsible for affirming his successor and ensuring his education in the Gelugpa tradition.
But the Chinese government refused to allow Dalai Lama's participation in a legitimate, traditional procedure for locating Panchen Rinpoche's reincarnation. They appointed Chadrel Rinpoche of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Shigatse (the seat of the Panchen Rinpoche) to head a CCP-constituted committee to conduct the search.
In 1993 Chadrel Rinpoche sent a letter to Dalai Lama's representatives concerning the search. The letter was replied to, but no answer ever came back. Through the following two years, contacts were made with the Chinese government through a private individual with close ties to them, requesting a reply from Chadrel Rinpoche on this matter. But there was no response.
On May 14, 1995 on the occasion of Vaisaki (a special day for Buddhists marking Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, which we call here in Thailand Weesaka Bucha Day) His Holiness Dalai Lama proclaimed the discovery of the 11th Panchen Rinpoche according to his examination of the procedures performed, and in accord with religious tradition.
The very same day Chadrel Rinpoche was arrested at Chengdu airport while enroute from Beijing to Shigatse. The Party reverted the abbotship of Tashi Lhunpo and leadership of their "search committee" to a hardliner who had ruled the monastery during the Cultural Revolution, and who was a political opponent of both Dalai Lama and the 10th Panchen Rinpoche. Chadrel Rinpoche's fate would remain unknown until his release from detention years later, and even now his condition and whereabouts are unknown.
In November 1995 the Communist Party organised a rival Panchen Lama selection meeting, excluding the highest Tibetan official in the Chinese heirarchy. Although curfews were imposed in Lhasa and Shigatse, and the monks of Tashi Lhunpo heavily pressured to denounce Dalai Lama and support the Chinese procedure, sporadic protests broke out in opposition to these affronts against Tibetan religious tradition.
Of course there had been deep concern for many months about the well-being of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, then six years old. Concern was heightened by denunciations of this little boy in official CCP statements, which accused him of "drowning a dog" and his family of being "deceitful, notorious for speculation, and scrambling for fame and profit." As it turned out, both parents were Communist Party members.
Governments around the world recognised the now-missing little boy as the world's youngest political prisoner. His CCP-selected rival was enthroned on December 8, 1995.
The Chinese government admitted that the missing Panchen Rinpoche and his parents had spent some months under detention in Beijing, but their whereabouts until now remain unknown. Foreign diplomatic missions to China have frequently requested to meet him, or to receive some measure of proof as to his well-being. These requests are always denied, with vague assurances that he is well and happy, and needs his privacy. They won't even try to prove that he is still alive (I really hated to type that, but it's true).
Tibet's Stolen Child is no longer a child, but an adult who is entitled to all the political rights accorded to any citizen of China under its consitution (the age of majority in China is 18). He turns 19 years old today. He cannot be under the wardship of the Communist Party or the government of PRC, any more than he is still under the authority of his own parents. He is no longer the youngest one, but it must be assumed that he remains a political prisoner of the ruling Communist Party of China.
And one more thing we can be sure of; it will not be easy for him to escape. There is not likely anything the Communist Party fears more than a young Panchen Rinpoche making it into exile. That would really ruin their plans for Tibet's future.
More on the 11th Panchen Lama from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Information in ten languages here, in eighteen languages here.


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| A doc following Ed Snowden's whistle-blowing. I really liked this and have some thoughts about both the movie and the subject matter. I'm not sure I can put them all down coherently but whatever.
The movie: The best thing about this movie is how in-the-moment it is. You really get a glimpse of what it's like to be living in Ed Snowden's world at the exact moment in which he becomes world news. Right when I started to ponder what it must be like to leave your house knowing that you would probably not ever coming back. Leaving a note for your girlfriend or wife knowing that there's a good chance you may not ever get to see her again. Giving up ties to your parents, your home, your friends... trading it all in for a hotel room in Hong Kong and one bag full of clothes. A huge part of me is so glad to have an "uninteresting" life so I don't need to worry about any of that, so much so that you feel the full gravity of what Snowden's convictions must be in order for him to go through with it. He's totally smart enough to understand what it means... he didn't just fall into this like it was some movie or something... Then all of a sudden his face is on every channel on the tv, random fire alarms start going off as soon as he unplugs the phone, and just like that he has to go in hiding, knowing better than the rest of us how easily he can be found and fucked. And the cameras were rolling. That's what's so great about this doc... you feel and see it.
Subject-wise: I still don't understand why people aren't more upset. For the last 20 or 30 years or whatever there have been people in tinfoil hats being mocked for thinking big brother is watching us and now that it's come out: not a rumor or an allegation or some matter in dispute but hard cold undeniable FACT... all people want to do is say "duh! Of course I knew that, only an idiot wouldn't assume that. geez! Like me on facebook subscribe to my youtube channel #imsosmart"
This is not a hopeful picture of my country and its people. Where are the marches? The protests? the boycotts? Where's the fucking impeachment hearings? Clinton gets roasted for lying about fucking an intern but the "democratic" governments around the world, in concert, systematically collecting any and all information about all of its people regardless of motive or cause for a dozen years and we all are just happy to shrug our shoulders and say "what are ya gonna do?"
*he fervently types into his keyboard as he sits comfortably at home in his boxer shorts not doing shit either*
So I'm mad at myself as well. What's left but to consider this reaction another sign of America's decline, right? Or maybe even humanity's decline? They need to start showing this doc in schools... The testimony from that lavabit guy as he tearfully recounts how the U.S. government went after him, forcing him to shut down rather than knowingly betray every one of his customers, is enough for a high school or college course alone.
So much impotent rage right now! Goddamn it! Holy shit where's the Tylenol...


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Our friends at COSI have an event coming up that might interest Columbus Audubon bird lovers.
On January 17, 2019 Dale Gnidovec from Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State will be at COSI to give a talk: "Teeth, Jaws & Claws: The Carnivorous Dinosaurs".
So what does this event have to do with birds? Well, we now know that birds are directly descended from a line of dinosaurs. So dinosaurs didn't really go extinct, they just became birds!
The evening will feature COSI's newest permanent exhibit, the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery a cash bar, snacks, and of course – fun, hands-on science.
To buy tickets and see future lectures, see the COSI web site: https://www.cosi.org/adults/insider-science-series


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If you have a bit of time this is a worthwhile thing to watch. It's the oral arguments in 135 Wells Avenue LLC v. Housing Appeals Committee. I found the questioning and discussion around the dual role of the City Council to be of interest. But there are great questions for both sides to argue about.
Answers will come much later.
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In your college application essay, grammar, spelling, and structure are also essential. These are the elements of what test readers want students to see the most - good writing. Students are more likely to be able to obtain specialized publishing assistance, whether from counselors, parents, friends or private counselors. Some pay students to write paper. They must ensure that their dissertation is interesting and concise while conveying complex concepts that demonstrate their ability to think critically. There are common mistakes that students should avoid writing academic essays - teachers, guidance counselors, and especially private college application consultants can help teach them.
Even though writing a winning college study essay may seem like a daunting task, it really needs some preparation for caution, originality, and a lot of patience. Any student, regardless of their level of writing, can use these tools to produce a college admission essay that you will get in the college of your dreams.
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I was minding my own business when you happened by my way.
I think that I happened to notice your eyes.
You happened to be talking to a couple of guys
who happened to be doing their best to mac on you.
I happened to think it was funny. I'm not kidding, its true!
I happened to hear it from many a friend
that you happened to have a wonderful friendship to lend,
to anyone who happened along your way.
It was just my luck that I happened to walk by that day.
It also happens that I knew you'd want to be friends with me
and as life has it, you happened to agree.
As life would also have it, our friendship happened to grow.
It all happened so fast, you wanted to know
if I happened to be thinking the same things as you.
As a matter of fact, I said, it just so happens, I do!
You and I both happened to love the same things.
It wasn't a surprise when I happened to buy you a ring.
You happened to cry as you said I do.
Come to think of it, I happened to cry too!
It's been many years since we happened to say
that even if life happens to send adversity our way,
our love happens to be so perfect and pure,
that if anything does happen, our love will endure!
and it also happens, if I hadn't met you "that day",
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So has it been confirmed the songs and Mushu won't be in this? I remember reading about a while back.
Very different looking than the other Disney remakes; I wonder if they'll downplay the humor and mystical elements of the original?
Mushu has been confirmed.So has it been confirmed the songs and Mushu won't be in this? I remember reading about a while back.
teaser poster.
Never seen the cartoon version but this looks interesting.
Cartoon one is on Netflix. Go watch it. It's a good movie. The direct to video Mulan 2 is trash however. Avoid it at all costs! The first one is great.
It looks EXACTLY like a prestige HK made Wuxia movie, except that Zhang Ziyi isn't in it this time.
Well, I'm feeling hopeful now. The original is one of the big Disney movies for me, so I do want this to turn out well. While the teaser doesn't give a lot of clues, it looks well put together.
A lot of the supporting characters have been replaced, so we'll see how that goes.
Doctor Strange: "You are the right person to replace Logan."
X-23: "I know there are people who disapprove... Guys on the Internet mainly."
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John campia just confirmed the mushu is now a phoenix rumor is true.
The teaser isn't doing much for me, but I was already interested before it dropped as Mulan was one of my favorites growing up. I'll wait and see what the next trailer is like.
"You're dead!"- Soldier
"You first"- Lightning, Final Fantasy XIII
"Yes, boo, cause this is Calvin Klein and I don't play that ****" - Tanisha
"You look like a fairy princess...that resides over the pits of hell." - New York


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Warriors Romp In Boone With Outstanding Run Game, Head To State Semi Finals This Friday in Winston Salem, NC.
The Weddington Warriors certainly left nothing on the table this past week when it came to what was supposed to be one of their most challenging matchups of the season. The team diligently practiced and prepared all week, even moving their typically easier Thursday afternoon walk-through practice to Friday, where they held their walk-through in a church directly following team dinner. This change of schedule was enforced so that the Warriors could participate in an extra full pads practice- evidence that Weddington did everything in their power to prepare to take on the #1 seeded Watauga High School Pioneers.
This intense preparation process proved effective, as Weddington marched into Boone, NC, and quickly and efficiently took control over their #1 seeded opponent. After a 6 yard touchdown run on the first drive of the game by the Watauga Pioneers running back, Bryce Satterfield (son of Appalachian State Football Head Coach, Scott Satterfield), the Warriors responded quickly with a 10 yard touchdown run by sophomore running back, Will Shipley, on Weddington's first offensive drive of the game. The rest of the game flew by quickly, as Weddington scored 5 more times, with a total of 6 touchdowns, making the final score 42-14, with the Warriors on top. Sophomore star Will Shipley accounted for 3 touchdowns, and 166 yards on 18 carries, but senior sensation, running back Wayne Dixie also had an impressive performance with a touchdown and 131 yards on 20 carries. On the receiving end, senior Max Brimigion caught 2 touchdown passes thrown by senior quarterback, Whitner Litton. These 2 touchdown passes marked the only 2 times Litton threw the ball that night, proving that the run game for Weddington was on fire between Shipley [Will] and Dixie and that there was no need to throw. The 2 passes by Litton gave both Litton and Brimigion each a 100% pass completion and reception percentage respectively.
"We knew that Watauga was obviously very good heading into this matchup, as they were undefeated, but it just came down to who executed better, and that was us. Wayne and Will both had an awesome game, and we all practiced very hard heading into the matchup. I think it showed," commented junior long snapper, Will Cobb, when asked about post game thoughts after the big win.
With a total of 388 yards on the evening, Weddington dominated the field in Boone, giving them an opportunity to play this coming Friday in the State Semi Finals matchup vs Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem. The Mount Tabor Spartans head into the Semi Finals game coming off of a last second quarter final victory over A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC last week. The Spartans have an overall record of 10-4 on the season, and are ranked 19th in North Carolina. Weddington enters the game with an overall 13-1 record on the season, and are ranked 6th in North Carolina. The game is without a doubt a highly anticipated matchup, and the Weddington Football Team wants everyone there to cheer them on in their effort to advance to the 2018 NCHSAA 3AA State Championship game on Saturday, December 15th at 11:00am at UNC Chapel-Hill.
"We are heading into next week's game with the same mentality as this week," adds Cobb. "We are going to replicate our work ethic and focus and give it our best. We are hoping for a very similar result as Watauga."
Be sure to make your plans to head to Winston Salem this coming Friday for the 7:30pm game against Mount Tabor. This marks the 3rd time in the last decade the Weddington Warriors Football Team will vie to make an appearance in the NCHSAA State Championship. As a student, cheerleader, journalist, and fan, I can tell you- this is a game you do not want to miss.


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The radicalized Muslim college student who with his brother planted two bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon was convicted on all counts Wednesday, and jurors will now decide whether he'll die by lethal injection.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, fidgeted, folded his arms and scratched his face, but showed no emotion as a court clerk pronounced him guilty on all 30 counts, including conspiracy and deadly use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Seventeen of those counts are punishable by death. The penalty phase of his trial will begin as early as Monday in federal court in Boston.
"Justice would be the death penalty," declared Liz Norden, the mother of brothers J.P. and Paul Norden, who both lost a leg in the bombings.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker echoed her call.
"For a crime like this, I would support the death penalty," said Baker, a Republican.
And a runner who was nearing the finish line as the bombs went off also called for the murderer to be executed.
Bob O'Donnell III, 21, a college senior who works as a paramedic, told the Quincy Patriot-Ledger he is hoping for the death penalty, but added, "There isn't really anything to be happy about."
Victims were gratified by the verdicts, which came as no surprise, since even the terrorist's own lawyers admitted during the trial that he and his late brother, Tamerlan, were behind the bloody attack, which killed three and injured 260, including 17 who lost limbs in the explosions.
"Guilty, like we all knew he would be. Great jurors," said Sydney Corcoran, who nearly bled to death after shrapnel from one of the homemade pressure-cooker bombs severed a major artery.
Tsarnaev Tamerlan, 26, were caught on surveillance video carrying the bombs in their backpacks as runners approached the storied marathon's finish in Boston's Back Bay to the cheers of thousands who had packed the sidewalks.
Dzhokhar was found guilty not only for the three deaths but for the slaying of Massachusetts Institute of Technology cop Sean Collier, who was gunned down days later while the brothers were on the run.
Prosecutors said the Tsarnaevs, who still had a cache of pipe bombs and another pressure-cooker bomb, wanted Collier's gun and were planning to flee to New York City to carry out more terror attacks.
Dzhokhar was also convicted of battling cops in a firefight in Watertown outside Boston several days after the bombing following a manhunt that put the region on lockdown.
In the chaos, the brothers threw their remaining pipe and pressure-cooker bombs at cops, and Tamerlan was killed after being shot and then struck by a hijacked getaway car driven by his brother.
A wounded Dzhokhar was caught 17 hours later hiding in a winterized boat in a back yard.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers, hoping to spare their client the death penalty, admitted his guilt but argued he was under the influence of his brother.
But victims flatly rejected that. "He was in college. He was a grown man who knew what the consequences would be," Karen Brassard, who suffered shrapnel wounds to her legs, said of Dzhokhar. "I believe he was 'all in' with the brother."
Prosecutors said both brothers were self-radicalized by watching Islamist videos on the Internet and were also influenced by al Qaeda propagandist Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a US drone strike in 2011.
The brothers, ethnic Chechens who moved to the United States from Russia more than a decade ago, hatched the plot to punish America over wars in Muslim countries, the feds said.
"He was making a statement. An eye for an eye. You kill us, we kill you. That's what he read, that's what he said, and that's what he did," Assistant US Attorney Aloke Chakravarty said in Monday's closing arguments.
The government called 92 witnesses over 15 days, painting a hellish scene of torn-off limbs, blood-spattered pavement, ghastly screams and the smell of sulfur and burned hair and flesh.
Survivors gave heartbreaking testimony about losing legs in the blasts or watching people die.
Bill Richard, the father of 8-year-old Martin Richard, described making the agonizing decision to leave his mortally wounded son so he could get help for his 6-year-old daughter, whose leg had been blown off.
The others killed in the bombing were Lingzi Lu, a 23-year-old Chinese graduate student at Boston University, and Krystle Campbell, a 29-year-old restaurant manager.
In the next trial phase, the jury will hear evidence on whether Tsarnaev should get the death penalty or spend the rest of his life behind bars.
The attack on innocent men, women and children celebrating the marathon — which was first run in 1897 and is held on Patriots Day in Massachusetts, the third Monday of April — stunned the city but also brought it together.
The slogan "Boston Strong" came to represent the region's resiliency in the face of terror.
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As we come together tomorrow to remember those we lost, we also remember those who survived - the families of the victims who have become like an extended family to us, the responders who worked tirelessly in the recovery effort, and those who survived. 9/11 impacted us all, and our lives are intertwined by a tragic event that reshaped our families and our country.
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Erykah Badu has no time for your bullsh*t in her cover of Drake's 'Hotline Bling'
Erykah Badu knows exactly what you want from her, so quit your scheming.
The latest evidence: She didn't just remix Drake, she put her own twist on "Hotline Bling" for her upcoming mixtape But U Caint Use My Phone. The song was actually co-written by Seven Benjamin, her son with Outkast's Andre3000.
See also: Two Drakes are better than one
Drake, by his account, respects Badu very much and recalls stopping by her house for some tea and advice on love in last year's "Days in the East" that probably whipped him into shape to deserve Serena Williams.
Badu even creates her own inspired hotline, should you attempt to call her on her cell-u-lar de-vice.
You've reached the Erykah Badu hotline. If you're calling for Erykah, press 1. If you're calling to wish her a happy birthday, Kwanzaa, MLK, Black History Month, Juneteenth or Hanukkah, press 2. If you're calling because you just saw her on BET, MTV or any of the social media outlets and you're checking to make sure you're still in good standing, press 3. If you're calling to beg for some shit in general, press 4. If you're calling to beg for the shit, but this is that pre-call before the actual begging, press 5. If you've already made the pre-call and this is the actual call to beg, press 6. If you're calling to ask for free tickets to a concert in a city near you, and no, she don't really fuck with you like that, press 7. If you're calling to book Erykah to flip the first burger at your company BBQ or to DJ at your little cousin's slip n' slide party, press 8. If you're calling to say peace and don't really fit into any of those descriptions text me, because I really don't respond to voicemail.
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Cookoff Pits FDNY vs. NYPD
Adding fuel to the fire that perhaps celebrity chefs are overrated, Morton's the Steakhouse—that is apparently its full, married name—hosted the first ever NYPD vs. FDNY Grill-Off in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Yes, this was a blatant attempt to get press coverage for Morton's, and yes, like other events on today's page, it worked.
But the event also had a philanthropic purpose, which was to raise money for the Food Bank for New York City. The event brought in $1,200, which might not sound like a lot, but apparently it provides more than 6,000 meals. Much of the money came from selling mini Morton's cheeseburgers at $4 a pop, which were actually tasty.
But this isn't a story about Detroit Sliders, this is a story about competition. The two teams comprised four police officers and firefighters. According to a press release, the four-man teams were each given "an array of Morton's prime cut, wet aged beef, seafood and lamb" and asked to develop dishes using their own seasonings and marinades.
Thinking about how this cuisine might have been better purposed as a donation to the Food Bank for New York City as opposed to evaluated by a panel of guest judges including New York Jets linebacker Jamaal Westerman could make your head explode, so let's just move on.
"We did the cookoff at the Intrepid. It was a similar thing," said Jose Cruz of Ladder 36 as he raced up the stairs of Morton's kitchen and out into the blazing hot courtyard. He was wearing a Silly Band in the shape of a rubber duckie. "We made steak. It went well, and we won first place. But I can't really think right now, I have to run out and help my team."
In the kitchen, Jerry Vasquez, a policeman in the 73rd Precinct, was assembling some parmesan cheese. "I know my way around the kitchen," Mr. Vasquez said. "I was a short order cook, but now my main thing is pastry chef. Hey, you want the parmesan cheese back in the fridge? I've got to go. We're getting ready to plate."
Outside, the teams showed off their first dish to the judges. "We have a beautiful grilled filet mignon with merlot sauce," said Brendan Sheehan, representing the NYPD. "We also made a special butter for the steak itself. There's some breaded shrimp on the side, sautéed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes."
Steve Brunner, of the FDNY, explained the firefighters' creation. "It's done in a roasted pepper au poivre sauce and the steak is topped with a gorgonzola sauce with a balsamic reduction."
Then it was on to the fish dish. NYPD: Chilean sea bass with a puff pastry, baby tomatoes, black olives and coconut rice. FDNY: Grilled sea bass with sun dried tomato, Kalamata olive tapenade, a roasted pepper and yellow tomato coulis, grilled asparagus and risotto with a lobster reduction.
"Both teams came really well prepared. It looks like they had great game plans," said Joseph Raiola, the executive chef at Morton's. "As far as their grill work, they understand flame temperature."
"Food's a universal language," explained Mr. Sheehan.
Two elaborate dishes later and a winning team was declared on the basis of creativity, taste and presentation. That winner was the FDNY, besting the NYPD by a measly eight points. The four men received a large trophy and dinner for 10 in the Morton's boardroom.
Scott Worontzoff, of the 58 Engine, came to help out his firemen pals. He explained why firefighters make such good cooks. "We work in a firehouse," said Mr. Worontzoff. "As in anybody's house, life revolves around the kitchen. We're always cooking for groups."
Mr. Worontzoff was asked if the skill had anything to do with a fireman's comfort with heat. "I'd like to say yes, but probably not," he said. "But for the article, Sure."
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Former captain confirm Arsenal midfielder deal done
Goonersden brings you news from top football news sites from the likes of ESPN, SkySport, Daily Mail, Daily Star and Metro… We also Analyse football, player, transfer and predict Arsenal starting line-up.
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has commented on Alex Iwobi's move from Arsenal to Everton.
Goonersden had reported that Iwobi agreed a five-year contract with Everton, in a deal worth £40million last Thursday.
"I must commend Alex Iwobi for making that bold move. Everton is a quality team and I'm happy as an Evertonian that we acquired a talent like him," Yobo told Goal.
"I think the main reason behind this is his playing time and I'm sure he will get that but he has to work harder than what he does in Arsenal.
"In my own opinion, it's a good move because staying with Arsenal who brought in [Nicolas] Pepe will reduce his playing time. Here, he will learn more which will make him grow and more matured in the game."
Yobo added: "If you want to put that into context, Nigeria does not play like Arsenal yet he plays very well and that's why I say the Super Eagles will benefit from this move because we'll see a better Iwobi.
"Although I agree that these teams play a different kind of football, I believe Everton is more structured. Arsenal is a good footballing side and play free-flowing football but football doesn't work that way.
"They have not been disciplined defensively in the past few years and that's why they haven't really won anything.
"Everton are a growing club, just a little bit behind the top four. We can only wish him good luck and hope he gets the goals which will give him more confidence."


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I have signed up to split.io using my company email now my team lead also signed up created a new workspace named "sampleserve" now he invited me for the same email by which I signed up now I am getting this email
Bug 1 => If I have already signed up with this email why I got this create your new account.
Bug 2 => After clicking on this I got a screen to set password, why I am going to set new password if I already have email password. I was not having any other option so I tried to reset and got internal server error.
Can any one help me I am not able to join my real workspace for which my team lead paid and I have to implement splitio using that workspace in my project.
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Hindus celebrate a holiday called Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, in mid-October. The exact date is based on the lunar calendar.
Lasting from the end of one lunar month to the beginning of the next, this holiday originated to celebrate the end of the harvest season. Just as Christmas has become more universal than strictly religious, Diwali is celebrated today by most people in India, no matter their specific religion or culture.


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Keep in touch with what's happening in California about assisted living and RCFE legislation and related items.
CARR Gives Back in Recognition of 10 Years
The City of San Diego recently joined AARP's Age-Friendly Communities Network. As the City works towards building a livable community for all ages, it will face the cultural and socioeconomic diversity among its 8 Districts.
The ability and interest of communities to usher in upcoming age-friendly efforts will be influenced by their unique characteristics and current platforms.
CARR hosts Senior Coaching Clinics at the San Ysidro and La Jolla Senior Centers. Through this, we see the untapped potential for the San Ysidro Center to serve as a spark, or hub, for the community.
Built in 1929, it recently received an upgrade in kitchen appliances and a paint job, but the linoleum floors and barren courtyard, while functional, are not inviting or indicative of the life within the Center.
The proposed project will spotlight the Center as the vibrant, community space it truly is.
CARR has applied for an AARP Challenge Grant to purchase:
- flowers and plants
- pots and planter boxes
- soil, mulch, and watering cans
- wall art, tablecloths
- a community bulletin board and resource/brochure holder.
Regardless of the AARP grant, CARR has pledged $500 (plus in-kind labor hours) towards the project to give San Ysidro seniors the space they deserve.
Help us by donating to CARR Gives Back! Any size donation is welcome and appreciated. Use our PayPal account featured on this site or you can mail your donation to P.O. Box 82123, San Diego, CA 92138. For inquiries about CARR Gives Back, contact Christina Selder (619) 540-1648 or via email at email@example.com.
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Ben Leventhal Joins NBC Local Media
Eater co-founder Ben Leventhal brought his appetite for lifestyle content to NBC Local Media, where he is overseeing the category for NBC Universal's local-targeted sites, AllThingsD reported.
Leventhal said in a post on Eater:
Word has trickled out today that I've joined the NBC ranks, so we might as well be a bit more specific about it. As of yesterday, I'm the managing editor of lifestyle content across NBC Local Media's growing number of city sites, and I'll be focused on developing new brands and franchises for the company and fine-tuning existing offerings. As for the good ship, it's no secret that my role at Eater has changed significantly over the last 10 months, and you may note that in addition to founder, the masthead now has me listed as editor-at-large. Practically, this means I'll file periodically, with things like Tuesdays with Jeffrey and the Deathwatch. I'm also working closely with the current team—to the extent they tolerate me—on continued growth of our properties, new, old, and national, though not in an operational capacity.


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League 2 timelines, 14 Apr 2018
Here are the individual timeline graphics for the latest round of matches. There's a full explanation of these here for anyone who's not seen them before.
Yeovil v Wycombe look to have served up one of the dullest first halves – if not matches – of the whole season. Luton destroyed Crewe and the result almost exactly matched the expected goals totals.


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Benefits of Selling a Home to a Real Estate Investor.
There are several circumstances that can force an individual to sell their homes. It can be due to the financial condition or the need to move to a new neighborhood. There are many strategies an individual can use to sell their homes. However, the commonly used ways of selling a home involve listing the home with a realtor or selling directly to a real estate investor.
It is important to note that selling a home directly to a real estate investor has become so popular because it offers many benefits to homeowners. This article explains some of the benefits of selling the house to a real estate investor as opposed to listing the home with a real estate agent.
The first importance of selling a house to a real estate investor is the fact that it is the quickest method available to homeowners. It is vital to comprehend that selling a home to cash buyer is the fastest way an individual can use when selling their homes. When selling the house to a real estate investor, they will come and view the property and propose an offer within a duration of one day. It is important to note that listing a property with a real estate agent takes many months because the property needs to be showcased to many buyers until a buyer is obtained. The realtor will take several months looking for suitable to purchase your property.
The second advantage of selling a house to a real estate investor is that it ensures fast cash availability. When selling to a real estate investor and you have agreed on the fair value of the property based on its current condition, you get cash for the property as soon as you are ready to vacate the property. Real estate investors have ready cash and will, therefore, provide you money quickly for the house.
When listing the house with a realtor, you have to wait for several months since many home buyers depend on mortgage loans. Mortgage loans take a minimum of six months to be fully processed by the bank since the bank needs time to validate all the information provided by the lender. The loan process validation makes it difficult for the homeowner to get cash fast. Thus it is important to note that selling a house to a real estate investor is the best method to be used by a homeowner who needs money urgently or an individual who is avoiding the foreclosure of their homes.
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Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream"
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One of the biggest releases of this season just came out, as Katy PerryÆs sophomore effort ôTeenage Dreamö was released in the Philippines under Polyeast Records. She has already dominated radio airplay with her Snoopy Dog collaboration - California Gurls. The sizzling track ù a fresh evolution of PerryÆs witty, sassy sound ù is the follow-up to her back-to-back-to-back No. 1 chart-toppers ôI Kissed A Girlö, ôHot N Coldö, and ôWaking Up In Vegasö from ôOne of the Boysö.
As the kick-off single ôCalifornia Gurlsö landed Perry her second number one single, she claims that ôTeenage Dreamö is an evolvement from ôOne Of The Boysö. She adds, ôI think that it's not completely unexpected. I really donÆt think people want me to be anything that I am not. I think that people that are listening to my music and that are actual fans to this whole body of music, they see that I really try to come from an honest place, telling stories, a lot of stories coming from my life and I think that when I stop being honest people will know and will see through it,ö she adds.
ôTeenage Dreamö is finally hitting the shelves and the record's already ubiquitous single, "California Gurls," which debuted in May, has climb the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. As stellar love song in the album with its sun-kissed music video, the second single ôTeenage Dreamö is also making its way to lock-up number one seat having a massive airplay on local radio. PerryÆs understanding of what her fans want isnÆt exclusive to her music however: in becoming the character of Katy Perry sheÆs also feeding a persona that her fans want look up to. Where other hit-making singles are ôLast Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)ö; towering anthem in ôFireworkö; the party-starter song ôPeacockö; edgy single ôCircle the Drainö; ôThe One That Got Awayö; öE.T.ö; heavy emotions in öWho Am I Living For?ö and ôPearlö; ôHummingbird Heartbeatö; classic bittersweet tearjerker ôNot Like the Movies.ö As Perry claims that ideas for the album title that make you feel like you're falling in love again for the first time. She adds ôTeenage Dreamö because itÆs a song off the record that makes you feel this euphoric feeling. When you are a kid, when you are a teenager and you're falling in love for the first time or you have a fantasy about someone that you idealize, maybe itÆs a person or a poster on your wall that you grew up having on your wall. Maybe you wanted to meet them, be like them, or fall in love with them. ôTeenage Dreamö is kind of that feeling I wanted to exude off of this record.
ôOh my God that is what every girl wants. I think its one of their fantasies and for every song there is a visual element for it. I kind of already know the story I wanna tell in every song if it had a music video and it's exciting because it's an evolvement from the last record,ö she said This is the album that proves Katy Perry is an enduring contemporary pop star. It is clearly one of the top mainstream pop albums of the year. Katy Perry has got it all in this wonderful record filled with catchy choruses, brilliant beats and pitch-perfect vocals. If you like dance music, or you like groove or maybe slower ballads, get the album now with freebies such as limited poster!! Teenage Dream is now available in the market released by Polyeast Records. Watch out for the scented imported album that comes with a free limited Katy Perry t-shirt sponsored by Pony.
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"Sometimes I got into difficult positions with God. There was Victor Trumper for example, next to MacLaren and Spooner my most adored. He was an Australian and I was a patriotic English lad. I wanted him always to score a century, but I also wanted England to get him out first ball and win the match. Obviously, I realised, it would be unreasonable to expect God to do for me these two things at one and the same time; for even He could not make Trumper score a century and be defeated first ball; there were, I knew, limits to Divine Power, and I was reasonable enough not to embarrass God, so I reflected carefully about it, and presented my petition in the most accommodating terms I could think of: "Please God, let Victor Trumper score a century for Australia against England - out of a total of 137 all out." - Neville Cardus in Autobiography (1947)
A year after the Wisden 100 tables, ranking the top hundred performances in Test cricket were released in 2002, the ODI Wisden 100, developed by me, was released by Wisden Online. Last year I released completely revised Test Player performance rankings lists and named it GW25 (Golden Willow 25) and RC25 (Red Cherry 25). As the World Cup draws near, I feel it's time to also revamp my ODI performance ratings.
My approach towards ODI ratings earlier was totally different to that for the Test ratings. I developed a base value, based on the runs scored, and created multiplying values, either side of 1.0, for each parameter used. The final ratings value was a multiplicative derivation, with the base value being multiplied by all the derived parameter values.
For quite some time I have thought that this is not the correct method, since the values change quite dramatically. However, I was content to let it be since the final tables were very sound. But now I think the time has come for me to do the ODI performance ratings on the same additive basis as the Test ratings, which is tried and proven beyond any doubt. The only multiplicative aspect retained is on the Match Importance Index.
The two tables are called FW20 (Flashing Willow 20) and WC20 (White Cherry 20). I have 20 entries, mainly to distinguish these from the Test tables. The one other major difference is that the ODI Performance Ratings index values are on a scale of 1 to 100, rather than 1 to 1000. A scaling factor has been used to get the batting and bowling performances on a comparable platform. The top values (scaled up to around 90.0), the top 20 averages, the top 100 averages, the averages across all performances, all have been worked out and confirm this important equalisation.
FW20: ODI Batting Performance Ratings
To start, a summary and brief descriptions of the parameters. Some of the parameter values are scaled down proportionately for sub-50 innings. This is essential because it is incorrect to assign a Bowling Quality parameter value of, say, 10.0, to innings of 189 and 7. The analysis is current up to ODI No. 4133, the recent ODI run feast between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl.
The parameters used in the FW20 analysis
Since I am covering batting, bowling and all-round performances together, this article got very long, and I hived off some material into other files for interested readers to peruse. To view the batting parameter details, click here.
BP = Batting Position; LOC = Location (home/away/neutral)
1. Viv Richards, 189 not out v England, Old Trafford, 1984
Richards got in at 11 for 2, saw a procession of batsmen depart at the other end, saw the score at 102 for 7, and then at 166 for 9. He added 106 for the last wicket with Michael Holding. The 189 not out (off 170 balls, with 26 boundaries, in a team total of 272) was made off a potent English attack. The other batsmen managed 73 runs altogether. This innings scores very well on all the parameters and is placed at the top. In fact, Richards' classic and Gary Gilmour's 6 for 14 have stayed in the top places in the 17 years that my rankings have been around, starting as the ODI Wisden 100.
2. Kapil Dev, 175 not out v Zimbabwe, Tunbridge Wells, 1983 Kapil got in at 9 for 4, saw the score go down to 78 for 7 and 140 for 8, and finished on 175, having taken India to 266 for 8. A loss would have meant an almost certain exit from the World Cup, and no glory on the day of the final. It only took Kapil 138 balls to score 175. These two innings by Richards and Kapil, played within an year of each other, are eerily similar and will take the top two places almost always.
3. Adam Gilchrist, 149 v Sri Lanka, World Cup final, Bridgetown, 2007
Gilchrist opened the innings and took the match away from Sri Lanka within the first 20 overs. The bowling attack was a very good one - Vaas, Malinga, Murali - but Gilchrist took only 104 balls to score 149. This was a rain-affected game and Australia's run rate of over seven an over was essential to win. The next highest score of the match was 63.
4. Viv Richards, 138 not out v England, World Cup final, Lord's, 1979
Richards played a totally different innings to Gilchrist's in the final of the 1979 World Cup. Coming in at 22 for 1, he anchored West Indies' innings. His 138 not out was slower than Gilchrist's 149 but invaluable in helping West Indies reach a match-winning total, although the final impetus was provided by Collis King's swashbuckling 86. The English bowling was good. The match importance index was an imposing 125%.
5. Saeed Anwar, 194 v India, Chennai, 1997
Anwar's record-setting 194 came in a Pakistan total of 327. The next best score of the innings was 39. The Indian attack was not very strong but the performance counts a lot for having come in an away win.
6. Sanath Jayasuriya, 189 v India, Coca Cola Champions Trophy final, Sharjah, 2000
Jayasuriya demolished India almost single-handedly in this 161-ball innings in a Sharjah final. He saw the score slump to 116 for 4 before adding 166 with Russell Arnold, whose 52 was the next best score of the match. That India responded with only 54 matters little while evaluating this tour de force.
7. Martin Guptill, 237 not out v West Indies, World Cup quarter-final, Wellington, 2015
Guptill's was a bulldozer of an innings and was important because it came in a knockout World Cup game. He needed only 163 balls.
8. Aravinda de Silva, 107 not out v Australia, World Cup final, Lahore, 1996
De Silva scored the only hundred while chasing in a World Cup final. The Australian innings never really got going and their 241 was below par. However, their bowling, led by Glenn McGrath, was a formidable one and soon Sri Lanka were struggling at 23 for 2. The classy hundred from de Silva, with support from Asanka Gurusinha, took Sri Lanka home rather comfortably.
9. David Gower, 158 v New Zealand, Brisbane, 1983
Gower's innings was a classic of the 1980s, when 250 used to be a winning score. That England scored 267 was due to his magnificent 118-ball effort. A single comparison is enough to define the value of this innings: Gower's colleagues scored 90 in 189 balls.
10. Shai Hope, 146 not out v Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2018
Bangladesh are a tough team to beat in their own backyard. Their 255 was a competitive total since their bowling attack was very good. Hope opened the innings and, with minimal support, took West Indies home, scoring nearly 60% of their total. It was a run-a-ball innings while the other batsmen scratched around to score 98 in 154 balls.
The next ten innings in the FW20 list are:
11. MS Dhoni, 183 not out v Sri Lanka, Jaipur, 2005
12. Shane Watson, 185 not out v Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2011
13. Rohit Sharma, 264 v Sri Lanka, Kolkata, 2014
14. Graham Gooch, 115 v India, World Cup semi-final, Mumbai, 1987
15. Paul Stirling, 177 v Canada, Toronto, 2010
16. Sanath Jayasuriya, 151 not out v India, Mumbai, 1997
17. Andrew Symonds, 143 not out v Pakistan, World Cup, Johannesburg, 2003
18. Clive Lloyd, 102 v Australia, World Cup final, Lord's 1975
19. Thisara Perera, 80 not out v Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2014 (This is the only sub-100 innings in the list)
20. Marcus Stoinis, 146 not out v New Zealand, Auckland, 2017 (The only innings in a losing cause in the list)
A few interesting points:
- Stoinis added 213 runs with the late-order batsmen
- Note the position at which Kapil Dev entered - 9 for 4. However, this pales before Perera's 64 for 7
- Only eight batsmen in the FW20 have benefited from the "Runs with late-order batsmen" parameter
- In his innings of 138 not out, Richards faced the toughest bowling group in the list, while Guptill faced the easiest
- Dhoni had an excellent pitch to bat on while Perera had the most difficult one
- Dhoni's innings has the highest Partnership Index in this collection
- There are 14 first-innings efforts and only six from second innings. This is understandable since many second innings become either easy chases or wins by huge run margins
- Ten of the top 20 innings have been played by openers
- Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka have four players each in this list
- There are eight performances from World Cups. Perfectly understandable, since the match valuation is higher
- Nine of the 20 innings were played before 2000, including the top two
- Four match-winning hundreds in World Cup finals have found a place in the list
- Richards and Jayasuriya are the only batsmen to have two performances each in the list
The next five entries are:
David Warner's 156 against New Zealand in 2016, Sourav Ganguly's 141 against Pakistan in 2000, Guptill's away masterpiece of 189 not out in England in 2013, Virender Sehwag's atypical match-winning classic of 112 against New Zealand in 2003, and Kane Williamson's 145 against South Africa in 2013.
WC20: Bowling Performance Ratings
Some of the parameter values are scaled down proportionately for bowling spells in which only zero, one or two wickets are taken. This is essential because it is incorrect to assign the same Batting Quality parameter value of, say, 10.0, to spells of 5 for 51 and 1 for 35.
To view the bowling parameter details, click here.
1. Gary Gilmour, 6 for 14 v England, World Cup semi-final, Headingley, 1975
Gilmour took the first six wickets to fall for very few runs and finished with the incredible analysis of 12-6-14-6. All six batsmen fell for single figures. During thousands of runs of my ODI Ratings programs in the past 15 years, this performance has never gone off the top place. The importance of the match, the quality of batsmen dismissed, and the economy of the spell together have made this performance virtually unbeatable.
2. Andy Bichel, 7 for 20 v England, World Cup, Port Elizabeth, 2003
Bichel's spell was almost identical to that of Gilmour's in that he too dismissed the top six batsmen. That a bowler of the calibre of Brett Lee had figures of 9-0-58-0 in the match tells the true story. In addition, both Gilmour and Bichel had to produce run-a-ball batting cameos to take their sides home in tense chases.
3. Kuldeep Yadav, 6 for 25 v England, Trent Bridge, 2018
Kuldeep dismissed five top-order English batsmen. His accuracy was phenomenal, especially the relative economy rate values - 2.5, compared to the team's 5.83, in an away match. Finally, this spell came against perhaps the all-time greatest batting team.
4. Aaqib Javed, 7 for 37 v India, Wills Trophy final, Sharjah, 1991
Bowling with the weight of 262 runs behind him, Aaqib was unplayable. The strong Indian batting line-up was completely at sea. Both Mohammad Azharuddin and Sachin Tendulkar were trapped lbw first ball.
5. Waqar Younis, 7 for 36 v England, Headingley, 2001
Waqar single-handedly reduced England to 51 for 6 in this match-winning away performance.
6. Tim Southee, 7 for 33 v England, World Cup, Wellington, 2015
Southee made the strong England line-up look like novices, dismissing the openers and five middle/late-order batsmen for low scores. The emphatic win put New Zealand well on their way to the final.
7. Joel Garner, 5 for 38 v England, World Cup final, Lord's, 1979
Garner had the cushion of a good total due to the sterling efforts of Richards and King. His 5 for 38 was not necessarily a defining spell, like the others on this list, but the importance of the World Cup final cannot be ignored, nor can the fact that he dismissed Graham Gooch, David Gower and Wayne Larkins, which tilted the scales. This is the only bowling performance in a World Cup final to make the cut.
8. Wasim Akram, 5 for 21 v Australia, Melbourne, 1985
Akram had a middling score of 262 behind him, but he dismissed the top five batsmen for scores of 10, 2, 11, 11 and 1 to pave the way for a tough away win. Australia slumped to 42 for 5, so it was surprising that Akram did not complete his spell, especially since the late-order batsmen made merry.
9. Scott Styris, 6 for 25 v West Indies, Port-of-Spain, 2002
Styris had only 212 runs to defend (of which he had made 63 not out) against a strong West Indian side. His six-for included Brian Lara for 0, Ramnaresh Sarwan for 2, and Wavell Hinds for 4. These prize wickets and the fact that this was an away win pushed his performance into the top ten.
10. Ajantha Mendis, 6 for 13 v India, Asia Cup final, Karachi, 2008
Mendis was unplayable in 2008 and India felt the heat the most - first, in Tests in Sri Lanka, and then in this match. Bowling in defence of a fair total of 273, Mendis took six wickets at a very low cost of 13 runs. This included four top-order wickets. This match also has a higher match importance index, being a final.
The next ten bowling performances in the WC20 list are:
11. Rashid Khan, 7 for 18 v West Indies, St Lucia, 2017
12. Shahid Afridi, 7 for 12 v West Indies, Providence, 2013
13. Naved-ul-Hasan, 6 for 27 v India, Jamshedpur, 2005
14. Mitchell Starc, 6 for 43 v India, Melbourne, 2015
15. Colin Croft, 6 for 15 v England, Kingstown, 1981
16. Junaid Khan, 4 for 43 v India, Chennai, 2012 (This is the only four-wicket spell on the list)
17. Muttiah Muralitharan, 5 for 34 v England, Lord's 1998
18. Ashish Nehra, 6 for 23 v England, World Cup, Durban, 2003
19. Shane Bond, 6 for 19 v India, Bulawayo, 2005
20. Shaun Pollock, 5 for 36 v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston, 1999
A few interesting points:
- The only match-winning five-wicket haul in a World Cup final, Garner's 5 for 38, is a new entrant in the WC20
- In Junaid's 4 for 43 against India, he dismissed India's top four batsmen for the combined total of ten runs
- The highest SWQ (Spell Wicket Quality) is for Waqar Younis' 7 for 36
- Junaid had the toughest pitch to bowl on, and Gilmour the most bowler-friendly one
- Mendis' performance has the best Economy Rate comparison
- Bichel's' performance has the best Strike Rate comparison
- There are nine first-innings efforts and 11 from second innings. This is understandable since many second innings are decided by bowlers bowling well to defend middling totals
- Only five of the top 20 spells are by spinners. It is true that across the years, a lot more overs have been bowled and a lot more wickets taken by pace bowlers than spinners overall
- Pakistan have always been a great bowling side and they have six entries in the list
- There are six performances from World Cups in the list - somewhat fewer than on the batting list
- Seven of the 20 performances are from matches played before 2000
- The highest-placed three-wicket haul is that of Mohammad Amir, whose 3 for 16 in the 2017 Champions' Trophy final of 2017 is in the top 50. Madan Lal's 3 for 31 in the 1983 World Cup final is just outside the top 50
- Bond's spell of 6 for 23 against Australia in the 2003 World Cup is the highest-placed performance (41st) that came in a loss for the bowler's team
- Murali is the only bowler to have two performances in the top 25
The five bowling performances just outside the WC20 list are: Richard Hadlee's away classic of 5 for 26 against Australia in 1981, Ewen Chatfield's 5 for 34 against Australia in 1980, Michael Holding's 5 for 26 against Australia in 1985, Shoaib Akhtar's 5 for 25 against Australia in 2002, and Murali's 7 for 30 against India in 2000.
We will now move on to the all-round performances.
Aravinda de Silva's 107 not out and 3 for 42 in the 1996 World Cup 1996 final is the best all-round performance in ODIs.
Afridi's 76 and 7 for 12 against West Indies in 2013 is in second place.
Richards' 189 not out and 2 for 45 against England in 1984 secures the third place.
Sachin Tendulkar's ICC Champions Trophy performance (141 and 4 for 38), Gilmour's match-winning all-round show in the 1975 semi-final, Kapil's masterclasses at Tunbridge Wells, and Richards' 119 and 5 for 41 against New Zealand in Dunedin in 1987 also find their way in. It is interesting to note that Richards and Afridi have two performances each in this table of excellence.
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Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera of Sri Lanka said, "Korean investors and joint ventures can make use of Sri Lanka's open investment climate, fast-developing infrastructure, strong economic fundamentals and ideal location along the Indian Ocean sea and air routes to access and service markets in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe."
Ambassador Gunasekera made the statement at a reception she hosted at the Millennium Seoul Hilton on Feb. 3, 2017 to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka and the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Sri Lanka.
"It is in this context" she said, "that the western Region Megapolis Plan, a 40 Billion USD project to develop the greater Colombo urban region, has opened a new and important chapter in economic cooperation between our two countries."
Then she stated that in May 2016 an MOU was signed in Seoul between Minister Kang Hoin and Sri Lanka's Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka on collaboration between the two Ministries under the Megapolis Plan and that Sri Lanka looked forward to continuing this collaboration.
The reception was attended by many distinguished guests from Korean society and the international community, the Seoul Diplomatic Corps in particular.
Among them were Minister of Land, Infrastructure & Transport Kang Hoin, Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana Yapa of Sri Lanka and Minister of Women & Child Affairs Chandrani Bandara also of Sri Lanka.
Attendance from the diplomatic community was also very large and included ambassadors and senior diplomats with their spouses. Among them were Ambassadors
Jorge Roballo of Argentina, Dato Mohd Rosli Sabtu of Brunei Darussalam, Petar Andonov of Bulgaria, Dimanche Long of Cambodia, Danus of Chile, Grecia Fiodalicia Pichardo of Dominican Republic, Aingeal O'onoghue of Ireland, Khamsouay Keodalavong of Lao Republic, Thura Thet Oo Maung of Myanmar, Zahid Nasrulah Khan of Pakistan, Alexander Andreevich Tomonin of Russia, ValSarun Charoensuwan of Thailand, and Charles John Hay of United Kingdom
There also were many civic figures representing all walks of life, including the religious and media circles whence came Head Priest Ven. Park Seung-eok of the Cheonnam-sa Buddhist Temple and Publisher-Chairman Lee Kyung-sik of The Korea Post from the media.
Excerpts from the speech of Ambassador Gunasekera:
I am delighted to welcome you this evening when Sri Lanka celebrates its 69th Anniversary of Independence which falls tomorrow, the 4th of February. This year is of particular significance as we also mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea on 14th November 2017.
I am deeply honoured by your gracious presence this evening, which is symbolic of the increasing importance of Sri Lanka – Korea relations.
I am also honoured to have among us this evening, three distinguished Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament from Sri Lanka, who I respectfully recognize on this occasion.
As we enjoy today's celebrations, it is opportune to reflect briefly on the progress made by Sri Lanka in the past 69 years in building a democratic nation as well as a harmonious society.
Sri Lanka, known as Ceylon when it gained independence in 1948, was considered a model Commonwealth nation. Yet since independence, Sri Lanka has had to confront formidable challenges as a young nation, including the conflict that ravaged the nation for nearly three decades. Yet today, over seven years since the end of the conflict, Sri Lanka stands proud among the community of nations as a country that has successfully defeated the forces of terror and consolidated peace. Today, our nation is engaged in a transparent process to bring durable peace and reconciliation to all people, of all ethnicities and religions.
Two years into office, the national unity Government led by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has, as pledged, taken concrete measures to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold good governance and the rule of law and eradicate corruption, through constitutional, judicial and administrative reform. In order to achieve reconciliation, the Government has, among other measures, established the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms.
Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea enjoy longstanding friendly relations based on historical and Buddhist cultural links spanning 15 centuries or more.
The past year saw heightened interest in strengthening bilateral ties. The visits to Korea in 2016 by Sri Lanka's Ministers of Foreign Affairs; Foreign Employment; Megapolis and Western Development; and Development Strategies and International Trade; paid special attention to enhancing political and economic cooperation.
As the two countries prepare to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul hopes to commemorate this important milestone with many promotional events this year.
Today, Sri Lanka is also making steady progress on the economic front, and is placed among the world's middle income economies.
Korean investors and joint ventures can make use of Sri Lanka's open investment climate, fast developing infrastructure, strong economic fundamentals and ideal location along the Indian Ocean sea and air routes to access and service markets in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
It is in this context that the Western Region Megapolis Plan, a 40 Billion USD project to develop the greater Colombo urban region, has opened a new and important chapter in economic cooperation between our two countries. In May 2016, an MOU was signed in Seoul between Minister Kang Hoin and Sri Lanka's Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka on collaboration between the two Ministries under the Megapolis Plan. Sri Lanka looks forward to continuing this collaboration.
Today Ceylon tea is synonymous with the world's best, along with our blue sapphires and true cinnamon. In terms of tourism, Lonely Planet and Forbes magazine named Sri Lanka among the top 10 destinations to visit in 2015 / 2016.
Labour relations form an overarching aspect of our bilateral cooperation with approximately 25,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers engaged under the Employment Permit System (EPS) in Korea.
In conclusion, I would like to convey my Government's sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Korea led by His Excellency Hwang Kyo-ahn, the Actg. President and Prime Minister, for the continued friendship and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka in all spheres. My Government looks forward to further strengthening Sri Lanka's longstanding friendly relations with the Republic of Korea.
May I also take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to Mr. Shin Jung-Teak, Sri Lanka's Honorary Consul in Busan; as well as RCK Enterprises, Spa Ceylon Korea, Jstar Solution, Indian Ocean Company, Kolon Global Corporation, SLIC Holdings, Skyline Sports and Millennium Seoul Hilton for their generous support in organizing today's event.


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Cyberia opened its second Internet cafe last week in the wake of a row with its former access provider, Pipex.
The cafe now gets its Internet feed from BT and has plans for international expansion.
The new cafe in Kingston-upon-Thames signals Cyberia's growing interest in doing business with the higher education sector. Informal links have been building with individual departments at Kingston University and Cyberia recently.
Kingston Cyberia will also aim to provide access for increasing numbers of non-traditional students who are seeking to enrol in new forms of the degree courses that universities are beginning to offer on the Internet through the World-Wide Web.
The firm now plans to open its third United Kingdom cafe in Edinburgh next Friday and is preparing to open a fourth site in Paris in May, although negotiations are said to be at an early stage.
The Kingston connection was made with new providers BT after Cambridge-based Pipex cut off the firm's first central London site, claiming non-payment of bills totalling almost Pounds 10,000.
David Rowe, Cyberia chairman, said that all bills had been paid to Pipex and the connection between the two companies had ceased. Pipex confirmed it had received a cheque from Easynet, a company linked to Cyberia which provides Internet service to homes and small business.
Negotiations have been held for some months between Cyberia and BT. Cyberia's international expansion plans were discussed.
Mr Rowe said: "BT are interested in creating nodes in Europe and globally, outside the United States, as a net provider."
Cyberia, he said, wanted to expand with sites around the world and would benefit from dealing with a single provider who was prepared to put in "head-ends" or main connections in strategic cities.
Access times to resources on the net from the various Cyberia sites will be shortened by the use of fibre-optic cabling The London operations will also have ISDN2 lines by the end of this month.
The Cyberia welcome page is at http://www.easynet.co.uk.
The Edinburgh cafe will open at 86-88, Hanover Street (0131 447 0241) and the Kingston site is at 48, High Street (0181 974 9650).
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