260 PHOTOS AND FULL DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW!!!
This is an exceptional example of a 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible, and I hope you will take the time to read the information and view all 260 photos of the car before bidding.
We acquired the car from the prior owner, and he had it for over 13 years. He purchased it from the legendary Lincoln Land in Clearwater Florida, and even over a decade later, John knew the car right off the bat, and said he felt it was one of the best preserved originals he remembered seeing in a long time.
Prior to that, we know the car came from Virginia, but have not been able to get any owner information from that period.
The car is an exceptionally well-preserved original, with updated paint at some point, and evidence or great care and maintenance using OEM parts whenever possible.
Everything on the car functions as it should, and it might just be the most honest example of a Continental Convertible you will find.
The car wears its birth color of (Code R) Spanish Moss extremely well, and shows wonderfully from every angle.
The paint is glossy, wet, and clean all around, and the car carries only a handful or so minor blemishes from being driven and enjoyed for 13 years by the previous owner. These amount to small stone chips and marks, the majority of which have been touched-up using professionally made paint which is included. Even a cursory glance at all 260 photos will show you that there is certainly nothing that detracts from the appearance of the car, and the blemishes I mention would not even be seen by most passerby. In the interest of correctly describing the car, I must point them out.
There are no signs of any bodywork, panel replacement, or non-steel segments on the car, and a 4" square magnet sticks like glue to all of the many acres of steel the vehicle has.
Underneath and inside the door jambs, you'll see the caps from the Ziebart rust-proofing that was done to the car, and it no-doubt played an important role in preserving its exceptional condition.
Fit, finish, and alignment of all body panels is fantastic, and everything on the car opens and closes tightly, securely, and with no sign of rubbing or chafing.
Chrome, bright work, trim, and emblems on the car are in exceptionally good condition, and show even better in person than in the photographs.
Bumpers are perhaps the nicest I've even seen, windshield surround looks like new, wheel-well and rocker trim is impeccable, and even the upper body trim that runs the length of the car shows like it was just installed at the factory!
All of the exterior lights work the way they should, with everything from the parking lamps to the turn signals functioning perfectly.
Glass is in exceptional condition all around the car, including the glass rear window, functional power vent windows, and full power side glass panels.
Power antenna works perfectly, as do the wiper/washers.
The car rides on original steel wheels with original and unrestored wheel covers, but does have modern radial Michelin tires on all four corners. They are size P235/75R15 and have a modest width whitewall.
Overall, the exterior of the car presents exceptionally from every view point, and it looks even better in person than in the 260 photos provided below.
Under the hood, the original 462ci V8 motor resides in a clean, well-preserved and fully functional engine bay.
Everything is in its place, and correct OEM replacement parts were used whenever possible to allow the car to remain as authentic as possible.
Everything works as it should, and car performs exceptionally well when driving.
Engine bay and everything under the hood show incredibly clean, but you will find light road grime in spots from 67K miles of driving.
Air conditioning system blows cold, and makes even a 100 degree summer day in Florida the perfect time to drop the top.
Radiator and cooling system functions wonderfully, and the car simply does not overheat, even in the Florida climate it has lived and worked in over the past decade.
All hoses, lines, and maintenance items have been replaced as needed to make sure the vehicle was always safe and ready to drive for the previous owner, and his family.
Overall, the engine appears to be about as nice as you ask for in presentation as well as functionality.
Opening the trunk, weather from the dash or the outside panel location, will reveal an exceptionally clean rear area befitting the rest of the car.
Spare tire and jack are intact, ready to use, and discreetly covered. Trunk carpeting and panels are in amazing condition, and show quite wonderfully from every vantage point.
All exposed metal shows beautifully, and there are no signs or any damage, issues, or disrepair in the trunk area.
The entire convertible top system was recently refreshed and gone through, and it works wonderfully, opening and closing in just about a minute and a half, and doing so from either the dash switch or the rear key position next to the fuel door.
As you can see in the photos, the top components are clean, neat, and show like new, along with the clean wiring and lines.
Even the trunk light works!
The only real thing to mention about the trunk area is that the front seal between the body and trunk lid shows wear and cracking. It does not appear to leak water or cause any issue, it just sticks out a bit because everything else is so remarkable.
The interior of the car is just as beautiful as the rest of it is, and you can scroll through the 260 photos below to see 60 photos of it from every angle.
Dash is clean, neat, and shows no cracks or damage.
Dash panel is very nice, and shows the typical light patina they all do, but no damage or disrepair.
Factory AM/FM radio works as it should, and sounds lovely through the dual original speakers.
Factory climate control functions as it should, and offers cold air, hot heat, and easy temperature adjustment with automatic fan control.
Automatic Headlamp Dimmer with concealed Phototube Unit that is incorporated into leading edge of left front fender trim works as it should, and is one of the FIRST of its kind!
Speedometer and trip meter work as they should, and the speedometer is only 3mph faster than a modern GPS shows, which is quite good for a classic car.
Fuel gauges functions as it should, and all of the warning lights come on as required at start up, and then go out, including the trunk open and door open lights.
Power top switch inside the car functions perfectly.
All of the interior courtesy lights work as they should, including the push on/off one located to the right of the steering column.
Only two items were added by the prior owner, and both were done professionally. First, a rear backup sensor system was installed to provide audible alerts to the driver when nearing an object while backing up the car. Second, the ashtray was removed and replaced with a flip-down digital temperature gauge to better monitor operating temp in the hot Florida sun. Back up system is unobtrusive, and could easily be removed without any issue, while the temp gauge can be removed and replaced with the included original ashtray.
Glove box opens and closes as it should, and its light works as well.
Speed control system works and is located directly to the left of the steering column adjacent to the light dimmer control.
Dual sun visors work as they should, and are in very good condition, with the passenger side having a mirror as well.
Door panels are clean and neat all around, with light patina from time on the chrome, and functional switch gearfor windows.
Both the driver and passenger front doors have the inside door lock switch, which was an option on this year.
Door sill bright and trim plates are in great condition, and work as they should.
Door jambs and inners are clean, solid, and exceptionally clean, as our the front, rear and bottom of each door.
The power seat control for the front works as it should, and both the armrest for the front and back seat function as they should, and show minimal wear.
The driver side front seat shows the most signs of use and wear, and while not perfect, it is fully functional, and original to the car according to what we have learned about it.
Passenger front portion shows light patina and wear, and presents nicely.
Rear seats are in very good condition, and show to be in damage free shape with only light signs of use and wear.
Carpeting is in very good condition, and has been covered by large rubber backed thick mats front and rear since 2007. While not perfect, it is certainly clean and presentable while being original to the car from what we know about it. The mats are included, but do show wear and age from protecting the carpet so well.
Foot pedals for E-brake, gas, and brake are in very good condition.
Hood release works as it should.
Steering wheel, shift arm, and signal arm are all in very good condition and function as they should.
Overall, the interior is exceptionally nice, and shows the level of care the car has been given since new.
The underside of the car is a clean and solid chassis, with no rust or rot evident, and no sign of panel repair or replacement.
The previously mentioned rust proofing inside the body was also done to the underside, but you can still clearly see the panels and correctness of the car through the thin protective layer.
Pinch welds, stamp points, and everything else shows the car to be solid and unseparated from its frame at any point.
Yes, it shows oxidation on the springs, nuts, bolts, etc., but it will wipe away with a whisk or a brush or damp towel and is NOT rust. We prefer to show our cars without photo shop or editing or spraying everything with black paint.
Mechanically, the car is in exceptional condition. It starts, runs, drives, and performs beautifully, and my very first experience with it involved a 1.5 hour trip on a June day in Florida that involved driving in city traffic as well as a 45 minute stint on the freeway going 75mph. The car drove PERFECTLY!
It has been exceptionally well-cared for, and has been maintained regularly by the prior owner so that it was ready to go whenever he, or anyone in the family, wanted to take it out for a drive.
It has no known issues or problems, and has not leaked or wept fluid during its 2 months with us prior to this listing.
It starts right up, idles cleanly, and drives as though it were 1966 all over again.
I truly believe the first person to come see and drive it will buy it. It is just amazing.
I took 260 photos of it from every angle I could, and I encourage you to ask questions, come see it, or arrange for an inspection if you want to PRIOR TO BUYING IT.
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Henry Huang "Missing (or Extra) Square Optical Illusion"


Week 11 - 2017: Wentz threw 4 touchdown passes on Monday Night Football, leading the Eagles to a 34-24 victory over the Redskins. He completed 17 of 25 passes for 268 yards and added a team-high 63 rushing yards on 8 carries.
MUT 19 Primetime Performer: This item quicksells for 500,000 coins.
You can't be pressured if your o line is good 😉 and besides that, I haven't had any errant throws from my Wentz cards yet. Y'all just see stats and act like you know what you're talking about.
You're right my journey Wentz played incredible I really believe his ideal under pressure trait makes the stat irrelevant for the most part. Also gut fox put a video on him already and Wentz threw dots under pressure.
When can this card be powered up with training points?
Got McNabb to 94 ovr, got Wentz powered up to 92 and thinking about using him when you can use training points next week for his 93 PP card. I'll get him to a 95. I prefer everything about Wentz but his TUP looks and sounds disgraceful and I feel like I need to use the card to see how it is. Anyone got any opinions on it, and do I keep McNabb or switch to Wentz?
Or you can not put in him those positions where that TUP is gonna wreck the offense?
So they made him the focal point of the first set of Journey Solos and now they make ANOTHER card of him?
Extremely disappointing card. 76 TUP makes him unusable in h2h with all the cross meta cheese. I'll stick with my Mcnabb carving defenses up. McNabb plays unbelievable this year imo. Hard pass.
I'm so hyped I pulled him. Unfortunately, his throw under pressure is too low for me to play him. That's why I moved on from his Journey card, but I can sell him for a Mill.
still a bad TUP for him. Just simple not makes the h2h or ultimate squad battle.
Who else is waiting on that Zach Zenner Primetime Performer or Flashback for that game against the Cowboys. And before anyone says this is stupid, I'm a Lions fan. We need something good besides Kerryon this year.
Barry Sanders and Kerryon, and eventually team chem or not, LeGarette Blount, most teams only have one elite back if any (Madden 16 giants ended in July with 85 Shane Vereen). Steelers, Falcons, Seahawks, Titans, Lions, Bears, Chargers and Bills all have 2 backs 85+. Eagles, Browns, Ravens, and Jets have 0.
While I don't disagree with you with what you're saying I would like to clarify that your comment at hand isn't completely factual. The teams you listed may not have multiple but they at least have one.
Ravens: Now he doesn't start out stock however being that he's a level master the level master Rickey Williams could potnetntially be anywhere from 80-94 threshold and he also can get Ravens team chem.
Cam Newton ran the same 40 time as Andrew Luck. Yet EA always makes Newton faster than Luck.
There is a difference between on field speed and a 40.


Korean smart card solutions provider DUALi announced that its Dragon NFC reader has been certified for NFC Forum Digital Conformance by the Korean certification laboratory KTC.
DUALi's Dragon is a USB-based reader that can support multiple NFC and contactless smart card functions, including payments, loyalty and automatic fare collection. The Dragon can be used as a standalone device, or can be integrated into payment devices such as ATMs, point of sale terminals, or NFC-enabled kiosks, according to DUALi.
KTC used test solutions from Clear2Pay to successfully validate the device as compliant with the NFC Forum's standards and confirm its interoperability with other NFC devices. According to DUALi, the Dragon is one of the first NFC devices in the world to receive NFC Forum validation.


Sam Goidell is a sophomore in Wharton from Davis, California. He plans to study Business Analytics with minors in Hispanic Studies and American Public Policy. In the past, Sam worked on analyzing governance challenges associated with sea level rise in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as lobbying on behalf of public school students in California. He is interested in the intersection between infrastructure and environmental policy, specifically in how it affects different stakeholders, from business interests to governments to private citizens. At Penn, Sam is also involved in Ideas for Action, Club Baseball, DREAM, and Penn Community Hoops.
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Have you ever had a problem? Course you have – we all have – most days usually!
Have you ever felt stuck in this problem? Has this problem weighed heavy on your mind or kept you up at night? Has this problem caused you stress and anxiety, or low mood and sadness? Sometimes these problems could be situational or historical. Sometimes our historical problems influence our current situations.
It's probably fair to say that this is a fairly common issue for most of us, would you agree?
There is a famous saying: Pain is inevitable – suffering is optional. We will all experience trials and problems in our life: Pain. However, the extent to which we suffer as a result of this problem is often entirely up to us.
Often our first and instinctual response to any kind of pain is to avoid it or resist it. Who likes pain? Certainly not me! Our society is, in many ways, based around instant gratification. If I want it – I can get most things very quickly. If I don't want it, I'm entitled to change my mind or leave. The same is true for physical or emotional pain. If I have a headache, I'll take a painkiller – I won't stop to think why I might have that headache in the first place. If I'm feeling uncomfortable emotionally; I'll quite likely try to avoid this feeling or cover it up in some way. I might distract myself with something else. I might expend a huge amount of emotional energy pushing those thoughts away. I might avoid or procrastinate. I might self-medicate with a substance; or shopping, or relationships, or staying busy….. or anything really. Basically, the longer we avoid or try to cover up our pain – the more it intensifies and the more we eventually suffer. Kind of like shaking up a coke bottle. Eventually it's going to pop.
Step One of Radical Acceptance is to accept that the thing has happened – or is happening. This sounds fairly obvious I know – but in reality it's quite difficult! Our resisting a problem is often unconscious or instinctual. If I admit to myself that it's there – I'll have to face the pain of it. Especially if this is a big thing. Especially if this thing has impacted my life in a huge way. Sometimes it's a little thing - a minor conflict or unresolved situation. These are much easier to avoid or ignore - but they also have a way of building up on us!
Let's get one thing straight. Radical acceptance does NOT, in any way mean that the thing that has happened (or is happening) is OK.
Sometimes the painful things that happen to us are entirely NOT OK, and they're not fair. Radical Acceptance does not excuse bad behavior. It does not cover up offence or mistreatment. Accepting that the thing has happened is not at all the same as saying that that thing is OK.
What naming and accepting that it has happened DOES, however allow us to actually look at whatever is going on. When we see it fully – then we have the ability to analyse what is happening in the Adult. Often, the part of us that is trying to resist the pain is the small, fearful child-like part that we all have inside. The part that worries about its 'OK-ness' or acceptance. When this part of us is triggered it is hard to think clearly and we often feel very helpless, insecure or defensive. This part is often linked to our adrenaline response – so we can experience strong physical stress reactions; anxiety or anger.
When we are in the Adult, we can separate the past from the present. Yes, there's something going on here and it's important. However, I realize that my interpretation of this event is being clouded by my beliefs and events from the past. Have a look at the Separating the Present from the Past Resource for more info on this.
Step Two of Radical Acceptance is simple but profound. You get to say: "BUGGER!" (Or insert any expletive you may find appropriate).
This "Bugger" means that you allow yourself to feel and express the pain of the problem (or the past problem this has triggered). This is Loss and Grief. When we allow ourselves to express our pain, we give our physical and emotional body the chance to heal. We 'take the fizz' out of the coke bottle so it isn't going to explode and hurt someone or something. Sometimes, this needs to be done slowly and carefully. If there is lots of pain inside, you might need someone who knows what they're doing to walk beside you in this. When we name the pain and let our emotions flow, we are giving our body an incredible gift. There is a growing amount of research on how our bodies hold our pain. The more research that is completed, the more we realize that we cannot separate the emotional and spiritual from the physical and behavioral aspects of ourselves. As we acknowledge and release our pain, we become healthier and happier.
Yes, expressing our pain can be a messy, unpleasant process. But it is a hugely important one. Next week's blog will be a few tips on working through this process. When we are able to move through our pain, we no longer have to live hiding our shame and insecurity from the world. We can stay 'in the moment' and see a current situation for what it is.
Step Three of Radical Acceptance is to ask the question: "Where to from here?" Once you have accepted that "the thing" happened, really looked at it and what it meant for you; experienced the pain and realized that you are OK……Now you are free to make a wise choice in the moment. Now the problem solving and planning can start. What options do I have in this situation? Do I need to put in some fair consequences for bad behavior? Do I need to learn some boundaries? Do I need to let it go and move on?
Radical acceptance can be used in any situation that causes an emotional reaction within you. I believe it's almost most powerful in the constant, small incidences that we come across in life: Small arguments, offences and disappointments etc. The more we get used to acknowledging and facing these smaller "pains"; the easier and more approachable the "big-stuff" is.
Here's a 'not-so-small' one that happened to me recently. My son and I were travelling home from overseas. We had a stop-off in Hong Kong airport for a couple of hours so we went to get something to eat. Thinking we had plenty of time to get to our gate, we ambled along looking at the shops etc. When we got to our gate, we eventually learned that our plane had left 2 hrs earlier! Our itinerary was wrong. Our bags had been offloaded and we were stuck in Hong Kong. "BUGGER!" I could feel myself getting stressed, the shock was kicking in; and I could see my son next to me getting more and more worked up. I knew I had a choice to make. A large part of me wanted to get upset and throw a fit. This wasn't my fault – it's not fair – I'm tired, jet lagged and all I want to do is to get home to my family! And I felt myself going there – I could feel my body reacting to the increasing shock and anger I was feeling. Then I looked at my son, and stopped. If I lost it – he would too. I took a moment to pause and breathe. I remembered Radical Acceptance. (I HATE having to practice what I preach!) To cut a long story short – we survived. When I calmed myself down, I was able to think. Through a friend, I organised a place to stay for the night. We ended up seeing a bit of Hong Kong and making a new friend! It wasn't an ideal situation, but it wasn't the end of the world. It was a lot less of a problem than it would have been if I'd lost my rag!


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Ballon d'Or 2018: Ronaldo, Courtois nominated but De Gea misses out
By	Sports Desk	October 08, 2018
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea appears to have missed out on a place on the 30-man shortlist for the 2018 Ballon d'Or.
The Spain international, who was named in the FIFA FIFPro World 11 last
month, has not been included in the latest group of five nominees for France Football's individual prize.
The latest candidates, who are being revealed in alphabetical order, include Thibaut Courtois, 2017 winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, Roberto Firmino and Diego Godin.
Courtois is included after a season in which he won the FA Cup with Chelsea and came third at the World Cup with Belgium - winning the Golden Glove - before he moved to Real Madrid.
Ronaldo, now at Juventus, won the Champions League for the third season in a row with Madrid, while De Bruyne inspired Manchester City's Premier League and EFL Cup double before a strong World Cup showing.
Firmino is nominated despite Liverpool failing to win a trophy last term and Brazil reaching only the World Cup quarter-finals, while Godin gets the nod following Atletico Madrid's victories in the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup.
The first five nominees revealed were Sergio Aguero, Alisson, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.
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Lionel Messi would accept Cristiano Ronaldo's dinner invitation »
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool have "no intention" of letting Xherdan Shaqiri leave the club this month.
Switzerland international Shaqiri has been the subject of reported interest from Serie A side Roma and LaLiga outfit Sevilla, with the Reds thought to have already dismissed approaches for the 28-year-old.
The forward has made only six Premier League appearances this term, starting just twice, having played in 24 top-flight games in his first season at Anfield.
Yet as the Reds bid to seal a first league title in three decades and defend their Champions League crown, Klopp stressed the club do not want to offload any player this month.
"The majority of December and January we had the bench full of kids, wonderful kids, but kids, so how could we think about giving people to anyone?" Klopp said at a news conference to preview Liverpool's clash with Wolves on Thursday.
"It's not about Shaq, it's about everyone. We have to keep them for sorting our situation, not the situation for different clubs.
"If somebody would come around the corner and ask properly...but that didn't happen.
"[If] they are desperate then we think but there's absolutely no intention from our side to do anything."
Klopp's unbeaten side made it 21 wins from 22 in the Premier League on Sunday with a 2-0 triumph over Manchester United, the only side to have taken points off them in the division this term.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was the first player Klopp brought off in that game just after the hour mark and the midfielder reacted angrily when he came to the bench having been replaced by Adam Lallana.
The 26-year-old also appeared peeved when he came off against Tottenham in Liverpool's previous game, with the England international yet to complete 90 minutes since returning from an ankle problem earlier this month.
However, Klopp said there is no issue with the reaction of his player, who he has spoken to regarding his apparent anger at being replaced.
"He's not [frustrated], he just looks like this," Klopp added.
"I asked him. It's all fine. It's normal a player wants to play 90 minutes. We have to learn from our own past. Oxlade is an unbelievably important player. Players get tired, they show up again like this.
"I try to read the players during the game and try to understand in which moment they are energy-level wise and make a decision. Maybe with Oxlade I was a bit too early but he got a knock on top of that. He was limping a little.
"If a midfielder is limping you start looking in more detail. In one or two defensive situations if a midfielder is not in the way he should be it has an impact. We have to make a decision.
"Maybe after the game it didn't feel that bad any more with the knock. That's good. It's all okay, we have good options to make substitutions."
Liverpool may be 13 points clear of reigning Premier League champions Manchester City with two games in hand, but Kyle Walker is not giving up hope of a third successive title.
City secured a 1-0 win over Walker's former club Sheffield United on Tuesday night, cutting the gap on leaders Liverpool, who will extend their advantage to a whopping 19 points with wins at Wolves and West Ham over the next week.
Klopp's unbeaten side have only dropped two points across their 22 games this season and it would require an unprecedented and monumental collapse for them not to be crowned top-flight champions for the first time in three decades.
However, Walker insists he will only accept that fact when it has been realised, and he hopes City can retain the other trophies they won in last season's domestic treble too.
"I'm not going to say it [the title race] is over," he said.
"I'm a professional, this is the job I love to do and I'll keep fighting until mathematically it's over.
"It's going to be a tough job, we know that.
"We are alive in all cups, so hopefully we can get some silverware at the end of the season.
"Last year we won the EFL Cup and the FA Cup, so hopefully we can retain the titles as well."
Walker made his 18th Premier League start of the season at Bramall Lane, where substitute Sergio Aguero's second-half strike downed the Blades.
Despite the loss, Chris Wilder's side have had a fantastic campaign so far following promotion from the Championship last season and they sit seventh in the table, above Tottenham and Arsenal.
Sheffield-born Walker, who came through the Blades' academy before making his senior debut with the club, is delighted to see his old team faring so well.
"I have played against them a few times with different clubs, but it's good to have finally met them in the Premier League," Walker added.
"I wanted to get to the Premier League with my hometown club but it didn't happen.
"I think Chris Wilder has done a fantastic job and they have been outstanding this season."

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Lifetime's latest tearjerker, My Great Big Live Wedding, is an inspiring reality show that grants deserving couples with the wedding of their dreams, broadcast on live TV. When developing the key art, we knew we needed a polished, heartwarming, moment, while still emphasizing the live aspect of the show. To achieve this, we produced and art-directed an in-house photoshoot to ensure we capture the iconic moment down the aisle that we had envisioned.


Female tennis players at Wimbledon are being allowed to take a 10-minute heat break while men must play on, as a quirk in the rules raises concerns of sexism in the sport.
The Wimbledon Championships are incorporating the rule which means that, if temperatures exceed 30.1C, a heat stress index will be taken and female players can request a short break between the second and third sets of matches.
However, there is no comparable rule in the men's game, which is run by a separate governing body to the women's sport.
The rule is likely to be invoked this week with temperatures set to reach the mid-30s tomorrow. The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which runs the tournament, warned spectators and players today to take preventative measures from the heat. The highest temperature previously recorded at Wimbledon was 33C.
British men's No 1 Andy Murray previously complained about the heat rule at the 2014 Australian Open, when sweltering temperatures of 42C caused one player to vomit and a ball boy to collapse. At the time, Murray said: "I don't know why there are different rules. If there's a medical reason for it, then I'm fine with it. If there isn't, I'm not."
In a statement, Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarret said that only one player need request the break for the rule to be implemented and that the rule applies only to ladies' and girls' singles matches.
He said that the heat stress index is a measure which monitors air temperature, humidity and surface temperature.
The rule was introduced by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in 1992, and applies to all WTA tournaments. It has been invoked twice before at Wimbledon in 2006 and 2009.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), which governs the men's game, does not have a similar rule. According to the Daily Mail, the All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, is under no obligation to create a rule, with a spokesman saying that the decision must be taken by the relevant governing bodies.
Wimbledon only introduced equal prize money for male and female competitors in 2007, 130 years after the first tournament was played in 1877. This year's male and female singles champions will take home £26.7m (€37.7m) each in prize money.
The previous disparity in prize money had been justified by the fact that men's matches are generally longer, being the best of five sets, whereas the women's are decided in three sets.


Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology opened its doors to the new intake with a back to back orientation last April 1st and 2nd. The first day of orientation was held outdoor at the Tasek Lama located at the capital of the city. The day was filled with a lot of activities with a matching hiking escapade, organized by both the College's ECA Team and the Cosmopolitan College Student Officers (CCSO).
The first day of orientation started with a prayer and warm up session. A brief introduction of the staff and lecturers of the college was then followed. There were several out door activities prepared that day but the most challenging part was when students had to go for a hike to reach the tower only to face several challenges together with their respective team mates.
This year's orientation with the theme Game of Thrones was tailored according to the houses in the college. These are namely the Amethyst Dragon, Jade Phoenix, Amber Lion and Sapphire Bear. For each fun filled activity that was prepared a score will be awarded and it is to be accumulated till the college's Sports Day.
By the end of the day, the Amethyst Dragon came out as the team that landed in first place to be followed by the Sapphire Bear, Jade Phoenix and Amber Lion. The first day of orientation ended with a scrumptious lunch at the park.
On the following day, which was the 2nd of April 2016, the 2nd day of orientation was held at the Mahligai Hall located on the 3rd floor of Airport Mall. The said event was filled with briefings regarding the JPKE scholarship rules, the courses taken by students, the college's learning system called Ezi-Learn (an exclusive system for the students of the college) the Students Management System and the Skills Development Programs. In addition, the introduction of the Extra Curricular Activities of the College as well as the Discipline and Dress Code rules were also explained during that day together with presence of the parents of the students.
To top the orientation off, a college tour was given to the new intakes, courtesy of the College's Students Officers (CCSO). Overall, the event was filled with a lot of activities and briefings. The college wishes to see the new intakes to be ready to face the new school year with a brand new perspective of learning and a fresh mindset to soar high for their and the country's future.
Held last 21st May, 2016, students and lecturers of Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology had a beach cleaning campaign at Tungku Beach. The event was tagged as the Go Clean event. The main objective of this event is to create an awareness of keeping the beach clean and how it affects the environment.
This event was organized and led by the Language and Communication faculty of the college.
As the sun rises at eight o'clock in the morning, the students and lecturers of the college assembled at the midpoint of Tungku Beach. Starting from one end to the other, the participants managed to pick up quite a handful of trash.
This activity is indeed very helpful to both the beach and the community as keeping the environment clean is every so often taken for granted. Ocean trash is actually one of the most serious pollution problems. If we can keep our beaches clean, we will have more chances of clean water and this will help us to have a cleaner and healthier life.
Towards the end of the event, it showed a much cleaner and brighter perspective of the beach. The college would like to encourage everyone to do their part in society, to keep the environment clean. This is as we are all citizens of this earth and we owe it to Mother Nature to keep it clean.
Welcoming the new school term, Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology held its Appreciation Night last Saturday, the 19th March 2016 with the theme 'Retro Night '. The celebration was filled with exhilarating lucky dips; astounding performances from both the employees of the college, students and from some upcoming artists as special guest for the evening.
The event was celebrated at the Park View Hotel, Jerudong. Everyone paved their way to the event, dressed in their preferred 'Retro' theme from the 50's to the 80's. The event opened with a prayer recital followed by the welcoming remarks by Dr. Haji Abdul Aziz bin Haji Abdul Latip. It then kicked off with a talent competition where the students showcased their aptitudes of singing, dancing and yoyo juggling. They were also awarded with sensational prizes and trophies.
To top that off, there were distinct performances by the impending artist of Brunei, Mr. Tamimi F, Mr. Muhammad Rizal "Azhiman, Haji. Asrif Saifullah (Sai Firsa) and Ms. Thasha Fadillah. There were several dance numbers performed by the college's homegrown talents, namely, from the Dance Club, Music Club as well as the lecturers themselves. These numbers included music numbers as early as the 50's to the 80s'. This is a prospect for one and all to vitrine their talents, in addition to their academics.
The crowd was amused with both their appetites for food and entertainment. This celebration is actually a way for the college to express their gratitude to both the students and employees of the college as well to bond with its community. In line with that, it's about the time, the college put their assignment apart and enjoy the team with a party.
At the struck of sunset of last Saturday, 18th April, 2015, Badiah Hotel was packed with people mostly from Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology to attend the college's Appreciation Night. The theme of the event was 'International Night'. This is an opportunity for one and all to showcase their talents, in addition to their academics. The celebration was filled with exhilarating lucky dips; astounding performances from both the employees of the college and the students as well as a special guest appearance from Brunei's local artist and youtube sensation, Jaz Hayat and his band.
The event opened with the recital of the Surah Al- Fatihah by Mr Azizul, a senior lecturer of the college. Traditional costumes from different countries like Brunei, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, China, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and the likes came paving their way to the event.
To top that off, there were distinct song performances by a guest performer from Pelangi FM, Hafiz, and some students of Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology. There were also several dance numbers performed by the college's homegrown talents namely from the Dance Club Revolution and as well as the lecturers themselves.
The crowd was tickled with both their appetites for food and entertainment. This celebration is essentially a way for the college to show their indebtedness to both the students and employees of the college as well as to bond with its community. The event is also a way to show its appreciation to the sponsors', namely, Nazmi Trading, Concept Computers, Megastrike, Radisson Hotel, Rentokil, Termicam, Andy L. Professional, TAIB, BIBD, Duners, Aewon, Go Lean Fitness Studio, PHMD Publishing Company, Kausar Cafe, KMAS Media and the management of Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology.
As a whole, the event was a success, a night filled with loads of fun and laughter. This was also one of the ways of the college to create a more fun filled environment between the students, lecturers and employees by appreciating and celebrating each and everyone's presence.
Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology Organizes Orientation Day for new students to welcome the 5th intake of the 272 scholars under the BPTV (Biasiswa Pendidikan Teknikal dan Vokasional) Scheme and also fee paying students, Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology has organized a three-day activity for these students from 29th of September – 1st of October , 2014 at Dewan Mahligai, The Airport Mall. This event focused on providing the students with the information they need to enhance their college education and experience.
On the first day, the students were involved with Zumba exercises, teambuilding activities, and a tour around the campus.
The second day was primarily for the students and parents to be familiar with the scholarship rules and understand the transition from O level education to vocational education. The session started with a motivational speech by the well-renowned, Dr. Ali Qassem, emphasizing on the importance of determination in achieving one's goals, followed by a briefing from JPKE regarding the scholarship policies. On this day, there was also a session from the four academic faculties to explain the teaching methodologies and activities to develop the students. In addition, the Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Education Council (BDTVEC) came to explain the policies and procedures of the courses.
On the third day, the students were briefed about the college clubs that they could join and participate in. The college believes that participating in these clubs serve as a venue to enhance talent, sports skills, camaraderie, teamwork, and creativity among students.
The college and students are very thankful to the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan for the opportunity given thru the scholarship scheme.


DESPITE the recession, the spa and wellness sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth.
A boom in the development of hotel and inner city spas and salons across major cities, from Dubai to New York and London, has brought with it a renewed demand for skilled spa professionals, from therapists and beauticians up to spa managers, operators and developers.
With this demand for skills, comes great opportunities for those looking for a challenging new career.
Brian Hunter is one of the leading lights in the industry in Scotland.
After 30 years managing and developing spas across the world, in 2009 Brian became the owner and principal of Scotland's oldest and most prestigious spa training school, the Mary Reid International Spa Academy in Edinburgh.
In August this year, Mary Reid relaunched under a new name and new premises, and is now one of the UK's principal suppliers to the spa industry.
Brian said: "For students who have recently left university or school, or those looking for a challenging new career in the spa industry, now is the time to act.
"Spa owners and managers are on the lookout for expertly trained spa professionals to fill an increasing number of vacancies. There are excellent opportunities ahead, with potential earnings of up to £100,000 annually and the chance to work at top destinations across the world."
There are two major career paths within the spa sector: Spa managers and directors, who deal with the management and operation of spas and spa therapists, who provide the one on one treatments for clients.
Although it is possible to work your way up from therapy to spa management, they are specialist roles that often take separate career paths and require different skill sets and qualifications.
On the management side, many professionals enter the spa industry from the hotel sector.
Currently Derby University is the only higher education establishment that runs a full-time spa management degree which includes a six-month placement. However a degree is not essential.
Experience within the hotel management sector is useful and provides the necessary skills in business acumen, people management, as well as an understanding of sales and marketing.
To become a spa therapist, more defined qualifications are required.
There are a number of spa and beauty schools that offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in spa therapy as well as shorter day courses to top up skills and knowledge.
For example The Mary Reid International Spa Academy in Edinburgh offers a one-year full-time course, or two-year part-time gold diploma which will soon be providing comprehensive training in all aspects of beauty therapy and body therapy.
The gold diploma can lead to both Itec and Cidesco qualifications, two of the principle industry standards.
Unlike other colleges in the UK, the gold diploma also provides additional modules in spa management, giving students the necessary qualifications to work in all areas of the spa sector, from therapy to operations.
Holly Foubister, 18, from Ellon, choose to study at the Mary Reid International Spa Academy after completing her highers, and has just completed a six-month body therapy course which qualifies her in aromatherapy massage, Swedish massage, Indian head massage and toning treatments to name just a few.
The spa industry attracted Holly as she was looking for a job that offered practical and hands on work, where she could work face to face with people.
"I did a great deal of research and it soon became clear that the Mary Reid name was well known for quality and professionalism. I was also attracted by the fact I could be fully trained in just a year.
"The college provides a gold diploma condensed into an intensive one-year syllabus, enabling me to get to work quickly and start earning."
Holly is about to start a beauty therapy course where she will specialise in facials, pedicures, tinting, bleaching and many other techniques.
"I am going to work on Steiner cruise liners for at least three years before going to join the Fairmont Spa in Monte Carlo. Eventually I'd like to get up to the level of spa manager and maybe one day start my own business. Just now it's all about getting experience under my belt," she said.


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Q: jQuery.width() and height() returns different value on IE and Chrome I am showing a nvd3 chart on bootstrap modal. I specified width and height of modal-body with css:
#trendModal .modal-dialog {
    width: 800px;
}

#trendModal .modal-body {
    height: 400px;
}

                <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close">×</button>

                <svg></svg>

                <button type="button" class="btn btn-default" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button>

However, when I try to get width and height of modal, I get different answer on IE and Chrome:
width = $("#trendModal .modal-dialog").width(), //IE: 800, Chrome:780
height = $("#trendModal .modal-body").height(), //IE: 400, Chrome:360

It looks like Chrome deduct some padding/margin automatically while IE doesn't.
Does anyone know how this comes? If I want to unify behavior, what should I do? Thanks.

A: This should work:
var width = $("#trendModal .modal-dialog").outerWidth()
    height = $("#trendModal .modal-body").outerHeight();

These give you the total height and width of the element including any margin and padding they might contain.

A: There can be an issue in Chrome where the height/width is calculated with the document ready trigger, which won't take into account how the content could alter the width/height. Have you tried $(document).load(...)?

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The UK-based retail chain Marks & Spencer plans to hike over 12-fold its cotton sourcing from India in three years to 64,000 metric tonnes.
This will be equivalent to its current overall global consumption.
For the purpose, the retailer will increase the number of farmers associated with it to 25,000 from 9,000 at present.
"Currently we have partnerships with 9,000 cotton farmers at Warangal in Andhra Pradesh. We want to increase the number to 25,000 in three years, by when we will be sourcing 64,000 metric tonnes of cotton, which is equivalent to our current total global usage," Marks & Spencer (M&S) head of sustainable business Mike Barry told PTI.
At present M&S sources 5,000 metric tonnes of cotton annually from India, he said.
The move is part of the company's 'Plan A', which aims to make M&S the world's most sustainable major retailer by 2015, Barry said, adding in the next 12 months the firm would be charting out an India-specific strategy for the same.
"What we are aiming to do is to reduce water and pesticide usage by farmers, while improving their profitability," he said, adding the company would not expand its base of cotton farmers beyond Andhra Pradesh.
As part of its sustainability programme, Barry said the company is also increasing sourcing of clothing from India for selling in the country to reduce the environmental impact of its logistics chain.
"As of today 61 per cent of the clothing sold in India is sourced here, which was 55 per cent last year," Barry said, adding the aim was to take it higher.
M&S is also focussing on taking along its vendors in its sustainable business strategy and plans to replicate in India some of the steps it has taken up in Bangladesh to uplift the environmental and social standards of factories.
"In Bangladesh we have been able to address issues such as increasing the minimum legal wage for workers but at the same time make the factories profitable by making them more productive and focussing on other areas including becoming more energy efficient," he added.
Barry said M&S will also be implementing a sustainable business model across its 24 stores in India.
The company's Delhi store is already a holder of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standard, while the Mumbai store has a silver standard developed by the US Green Building Council.
"Our aim is to align all our stores in India with the environment-friendly and sustainable business strategy, which we are carrying out across our global operations," Barry said.


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Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness
The new proposal would cap payments for undergraduate loans at 5% of borrowers' discretionary pay, cutting their bills in half, and require payments only for those who earn more than about $30,000 a year.
By COLLIN BINKLEYAssociated Press
President Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness on Aug. 24, 2022, in the White House's Roosevelt Room. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens at right. If it's finalized, the proposal would have lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness and a promise that unpaid interest will not be added to a borrower's loan balance. Evan Vucci/Associated Press file
WASHINGTON — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
President Biden announced the repayment plan in August, but it was overshadowed by his sweeping plan to slash or eliminate student debt for 40 million Americans. Despite the low profile of the payment plan, however, some education experts see it as a more powerful tool to make college affordable, especially for those with lower incomes.
Under existing plans, monthly payments are capped at 10% of a borrower's discretionary income, and those earning less than $20,400 a year aren't required to make payments. The new proposal would cap payments for undergraduate loans at 5% of borrowers' discretionary pay, cutting their bills in half, and require payments only for those who earn more than about $30,000 a year.
The Institute for College Access and Success, a nonprofit organization that promotes college affordability, praised the proposal as a significant improvement over existing plans.
"The changes proposed today would provide meaningful financial relief to millions of borrowers and help shield students from debt that has not paid off, including those who start college but do not complete a degree," said Sameer Gadkaree, the group's president.
Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx, chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, said the proposal turns the federal loan program into "an untargeted grant with complete disregard for the taxpayers that fund it."
"Because President Biden couldn't get his radical free college agenda through Congress, he has resorted to doing it through the backdoor by executive fiat," Foxx said in a statement.
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