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Netanyahu Responds to Abbas: Israel Expects Palestinians to Honor Their Commitments
Addressing UN General Assembly, Netanyahu states Israel is committed to achieving peace with the Palestinians, bashes Iran deal.
Barak Ravid
Oct. 1, 2015 Updated: Apr. 10, 2018
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UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took advantage of his speech to the UN General Assembly on Thursday to declare, "Israel expects the Palestinian Authority to abide by its commitments." He was responding to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' speech the day before, in which Abbas announced that in light of Israel's policies in the West Bank, the Palestinians would no longer fulfill its agreements with Israel.
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"I remain committed to a vision of two states for two peoples," Netanyahu said. "Israelis know the price of war. I know the price of war. I was nearly killed in battle. I lost many friends. I lost my beloved brother Yoni. Those who know the price of war can best appreciate what the blessings of peace would mean — for ourselves, our children, our grandchildren. I am prepared to immediately, immediately, resume direct peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority without any preconditions whatsoever. Unfortunately, President Abbas said yesterday that he is not prepared to do this."
Read the full transcript of Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly
About an hour after Netanyahu's speech, an Israeli couple were shot to death driving near the West Bank settlement of Itamar.
Netanyahu claimed that in the 20 years since the peace process began, six Israeli prime ministers tried to achieve peace with the Palestinians, who rejected every offer. "You heard that rejectionism again only yesterday from President Abbas. How can Israel make peace with a Palestinian partner who refuses to even sit at the negotiating table?" he said.
Addressing the PA president, Netanyahu said: "President Abbas, I know it's not easy. I know it's hard. But we owe it to our peoples to try, to continue to try, because together, if we actually negotiate and stop negotiating about the negotiation, if we actually sit down and try to resolve this conflict between us, recognize each other, not use a Palestinian state as a stepping stone for another Islamist dictatorship in the Middle East, but something that will live at peace next to the Jewish state, if we actually do that, we can do remarkable things for our peoples."
PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat issued a statement in response to Netanyahu's speech, saying it was full of inaccuracies. "The Palestinians have never placed conditions on peace. Palestinians have demanded that Israel abide by the obligations it has already made to the Palestinians, which Israel has yet to fulfill," Erekat said.
"As Mr. Netanyahu tells the world he wants to negotiate for two states, he has built the largest illegal settlement enterprise seen in modern history," Erekat added.
The day before Netanyahu's speech, Abbas told the General Assembly that in light of Israeli policy in the West Bank, the PA would not keep the agreements it signed with Israel over the past 20 years. However, the practical application of Abbas' statements was unclear. He did not set a timetable for ending implementation of the agreements but said the Palestinians would begin carrying out the decisions immediately, using legal means, not violence.
Most of Netanyahu's speech focused on the nuclear agreement with Iran, which he called "a very bad deal." He said that over the past six months Iran had increased its support for terror groups, its undermining of various regimes in the Middle East and its support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria. "Israel will continue to respond forcefully to any attacks against it from Syria," Netanyahu said.
He told the General Assembly that the deal with Iran "does place several constraints on Iran's nuclear program. And rightly so, because the international community recognizes that Iran is so dangerous. If Iran doesn't change its behavior, in fact if it becomes even more dangerous in the years to come, the most important constraints will still be automatically lifted by year 10 and by year 15.
"That would place a militant Islamic terror regime weeks away from having the fissile material for an entire arsenal of nuclear bombs," Netanyahu said.
He chided the diplomats in the hall and said that even 70 years after the Holocaust, the world remains silent in the face of threats against the Jewish people. At that point, the prime minister fell silent for 44 seconds, and then said: "Believe me, it would be far easier to remain silent. But throughout our history, the Jewish people have learned the heavy price of silence. And as the prime minister of the Jewish state, as someone who knows that history, I refuse to be silent." His silence and this statement were greeted by stormy applause from dozens of his supporters in the assembly hall visitors' gallery.
Netanyahu presented a series of actions he said the international community should take following the agreement with Iran: "Make sure that the snapback sanctions actually snap back. And make sure that Iran's violations aren't swept under the Persian rug," adding, "Israel will be watching closely."
With regard to Israel's ties with the United States, Netanyahu said: "President Obama and I agree on the need to keep arms out of the hands of Iran's terror proxies Israel deeply appreciates President Obama's willingness to bolster our security, help Israel maintain its qualitative military edge and help Israel confront the enormous challenges we face. President Obama and I have both said that our differences over the nuclear deal are a disagreement within the family. But we have no disagreement about the need to work together to secure our common future."
'Arrogance, bravado, recycled clichés and useless gimmicks'
The political opposition reacted critically to Netanyahu's address.
"While Netanyahu addresses the UN, the government is approving illegal outposts, the deputy foreign minister is arrogantly confronting and insulting the Jordanian foreign minister, and Israel is doing things that are going in the wrong direction," said Oppostion Leader leader Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union). "I'm here to replace Netanyahu."
MK Shelly Yacimovich (Zionist Union) called Netanyahu's speech, "A model of arrogance, bravado, recycled clichés and useless gimmicks." Netanyahu and his speeches, she said, "Are the direct cause of Israel being sidelined from any position of influence on the issue of Iran."
"His remarks about the Jewish people not remaining passive as in the past are a farce in and of themselves," she said. "Israel under Netanyahu has been totally passive, both before Iran and the Palestinians, and is allowing reality to unfold without any initiative on our part."
MK Tzipi Livni (Zionist Union) praised Netanyahu for "An eloquent speech that moves every Jewish soul," but added, however, "There's a huge gap between the good feeling he creates in Israel and the reception and status of Israel in the world."
"History proves that Netanyahu's speeches have changed nothing," Livni said. "While Israeli citizens are moved by his speech, the world sees someone who speaks about peace and two states for two peoples, but isn't prepared to pay even the smallest political price for it."
MK Yousef Jabareen (Joint List) said that while Netanyahu makes an effort to express himself diplomatically, "the world already knows that he doesn't accept the two-state solution along the 1967 lines." Jabareen added: Netanyahu is leading Israel toward an apartheid regime, in which the State of Israel controls the fate of five million Palestinians and denies them the right to freedom and self-determination. Netanyahu practices the politics of fear and intimidation, and endangers the future of the entire region."
Heading to #UNGA to give my speech. I will refute the lies made against us & tell the world the truth about Israel. pic.twitter.com/RRCO68o2xn


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A blue whale coming onto the surface vertically – is what you see on the cover page of September 2013 issue of Safari – science and knowledge magazine.
This time let us start from the "All About" article which starts from the last cover page. (The back cover page also continues dark blue theme as this article is also related to the water). This time the magazine brings in a very detailed article on INS Trikand – the stealth battleship of Indian Navy. This 7 page article is embedded with photos, illustrations and feature table. The comparisons between Yamato – the Japanese battleship and INS Trikand are interesting. The article truly brings a lot of information about INS Trikand and it is an interesting read.
Megapixel – section brings a stunning photo of – The Mexian Pyramid. This well detailed photo of a pyramid build in around 800-900 BC will interest the people love history or sight seeing.
While studying into the school we got to know that the size, the color and other attributes of a species are dependent on a lot of factors. A lot of stuff is changed over the period of time in changing circumstance in order to perform the survival of the fittest and being compatible to the nature; as well. But, then also, a curious child within ourselves often pop up some questions to us that why elephants are so huge and black and the ants are small? Why crows are black and the donkeys are white?…. One such question about blue whales – what made it so big? – is answered in an article by B M Purohit in this issue. Remember that on an average the blue whale is 31 meters long and is about of 175 tonnes! This 5 page article is actually a summarized journey through millions of years on the Earth. The article brings in information about gradual changes in some other species as well. – An article for biology lovers.
You might have read somewhere that American Basketball player Randy Foye has "mirrored image" of internal organs! To make the things simple to understand let us look at it this way. We all are blessed with pairs of organs to keep ourselves symmetrical – one in right side and one is in left side; like hands, eyes, legs, ears etc. And in most cases where a single instance of an organ is given, it is given in the center. However this is correct for the body organs we see from outside, but not fully correct with the internal organs! Take an example of heart – we know that there is one heart inside the body and is usually situated in left hand side! There are so many such organs. Now, there are a lot of cases where the internal organs are found in reverse (or mirrored image); for example the heart in the right side! Scientists are trying to find the answer of "why this happens?" in some cases. However the people with mirrored image of internal organs live a health life like others, there are some situation when it is dangerous for them. For example if a person complains pain in right chest, a doctor may not consider it as serious as the pain in the left chest; if he doesn't know that the patient has his/her heart in the right in stead of left! This 4 page article is an interesting read.
The following are the minerals used by so many things we use in our day to day lives and without them our life will definitely became a lot harder. And, these minerals are rare to be found.
China has monopoly on some of the essential rare to found minerals; making the country enjoy a key position in a lot of markets. Many countries are searching for these minerals in different way to overcome the artificial shortage of them. Read an article to get the detailed information about – for which devices, these minerals are essential?, how China have control over the world economy in terms of these minerals? and more… inside a must read article.
Do you know that the Dung beetles can use stars as their GPS? Yes, you read it right, till today we are familiar about the fact that many birds, aquatic seals, and man are amongst those few creatures who can use stars as co-ordinates to find directions, now the list has one more addition – Dung beetles.
The – Fast Facts – segment this time brings in information about the firearms used by India's special forces. A consolidated and good read.
A Sanskrit daily – Sudharma – is about to be discontinued. There are around 6809 languages in the world and it is said that almost every fortnight one language loses its existence. There is an article about such disappearing languages from India. The article is definitely a good read.
BTW: What do you think about the disappearance of the languages due to the globalization? Do you think having a very few languages to communicate will make the communication very easy across the globe? Do let us know your thoughts via comments below.
What kind of telescope did Galileo Galilee use to observe the night sky?
Do viruses get sick or die like all living things?
Scientists have theorized that life has developed from the inorganic rocks and gases of the early Earth, but have they demonstrated how the threshold from non-living to living matter was crossed over?
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by a car that travels 15 kilometers on a liter of petrol?
A motor vehicle's engine capacity is expressed in CC, though traditionally it is measured by horse-power. What does CC indicate?
How well-founded is the belief that eating carrots will help you see in the dark?
How actually far away is space from the surface of our planet?
Why is kiwi fruit named after New Zealand's national bird?
Apart from those which are deemed to be disease-causing agents, are there bacteria which are beneficial to humans?
Why do children save money in pig-shaped vessels?
When lightening strikes the sea, what happens to all the fish? Do they die?
The Super Quiz section is focused on: (South) Africa!
Overall, a really nice issue which gives you the best for your money. Just go for it.


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Joy McKean , (born 14 January 1930), is an Australian country music singer-songwriter and wife and manager of the late Slim Dusty. Known as the "grand lady" of Australian country music, McKean is recognised as one of Australia's leading songwriters and bush balladeers and wrote several of Dusty's most popular songs. In 1973, she was awarded the first ever Golden Guitar, for writing "Lights on the Hill". She was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown in 1983. The 2020 documentary film Slim and I told the story of her life and musical partnership with Dusty. The McKean-Dusty musical partnership produced over 100 albums, sold eight million records in Australia alone, and earned 45 Golden Guitars.

Biography

Early life and career
Joy McKean was born in Singleton in the Hunter Region, New South Wales on 14 January 1930. As an infant, McKean lived on the dairy farm belonging to her mother's family. Her father was a country school teacher and the family moved around to several regional centres during her youth. Her mother and their father, who was a steel guitar player, encouraged an interest in different types of music, including country performers Jimmie Rogers and the Carter Family. Joy learned the accordion, piano and steel guitar, while younger sister Heather McKean learned the ukulele and both took up yodeling. McKean also contracted polio as a child and was treated in Sydney by the famous Sister Kenny.

McKean first performed on the radio for the first time around the age of 10 on Sydney's 2GB radio station. Later McKean and her sister, Heather McKean (born 20 February 1932), sang for the Sydney University Revue, while a student at the university. By the age of 18, in the 1940s, she was performing live with her sister Heather on their own half-hour Saturday radio show on 2KY as the McKean Sisters, noted for their yodelling harmonies. The Melody Trail starring the two sisters ran from 1949 until 1956. The McKeans began recording, and from 1951 with Rodeo Label they cut such trademark hits as "Gymkhana Yodel" and "Yodel Down The Valley". During this time, Joy McKean first met Slim Dusty, introduced by radio DJ Tim McNamara in Sydney.

Marriage and musical partnership with Slim Dusty

Joy McKean married Slim Dusty (real name David Kirkpatrick) in 1951 (becoming Mrs Kirkpatrick, but retaining Joy McKean as her stage name). Sister Heather met Reg Lindsay, whom she married in 1954 and the sisters began solo careers and partnerships with two of Australia's leading male country music singers. McKean was Dusty's wife and manager for over 50 years, creating a hugely successful body of work. Dusty and McKean had two children: Anne Kirkpatrick and David Kirkpatrick who are also accomplished singer-songwriters. The family began annual round Australia tours in 1964 – encompassing a 30,000-mile, 10-month journey which was the subject of a feature film, The Slim Dusty Movie in 1984.

Dusty attained international success with his 1957 hit "A Pub With No Beer", and remained at the forefront of Australian country music from that time until his death in 2003. Together they produced more than 100 albums, sold eight million records in Australia alone, and earned 45 Golden Guitars. McKean developed a flair for melody and musical storytelling with vivid evocative imagery. She was awarded the first ever Golden Guitar award in 1973, for writing "Lights on the Hill", performed by Dusty. Other popular songs written by McKean for her husband include: "Walk A Country Mile", "Indian Pacific", "Kelly's Offsider", "The Angel of Goulburn Hill" and "The Biggest Disappointment".

McKean was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1991 for "service to the entertainment industry".

In 1993 the McKean Sisters reunited to record a CD, "The McKeans on Stage" and continued to perform together on stage various times with the Slim Dusty Show over the subsequent decade leading up to Slim's death in 2003 and Tamworth's tribute "Concert for Slim" in 2004. This tribute concert brought together over 30 Australian music artists and featured an historic duet performance by McKean and Paul Kelly of "Sunlander" and a cover of McKean's Lights on the Hill performed by Keith Urban.

Later career

Joy McKean received her 6th Golden Guitar award in 2007 with Peppimenarti Cradle winning the Award for Bush Ballad of the Year. McKean celebrated her 80th birthday in 2010 with the Happy Birthday Joy concert at Capitol Theatre in Tamworth during the Country Music Festival in January 2010.

McKean is one of the founders of the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Country Music Association of Australia, and is also a biographer ("Slim Dusty: Another Day, Another Town"). McKean is Chair of the Slim Dusty Foundation Ltd, the organisation established to build and operate the Slim Dusty Centre in Slim's home town of Kempsey, NSW. The centre opened in October 2015.

 Documentary film
The 2020 Australian documentary film Slim and I, directed by Kriv Stenders was released when Joy was aged 90, and told the story of her life with Slim Dusty. The film features covers of McKean songs by acclaimed contemporary artists including Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley and Keith Urban.

Film critic Paul Byrnes wrote: "Kriv Stenders (Red Dog) gives us a loving portrait of one of the most important songwriters this country has produced – and it's not Slim Dusty. Aficionados already knew Joy McKean wrote many of her husband's best songs – in particular, Lights on the Hill and The Biggest Disappointment. Slim and I makes clear that she also kept the Slim Dusty Show on the road, managed the band, raised the kids and kept her husband from straying too far from the path of righteousness... ".

The film soundtrack included a new McKean composition "I Don't Believe You", co-written with grandson James Arneman, and his wife Flora Smith, and described by Rolling Stone as "McKean at her most honest and poignant, with her iconic songwriting shining through in what is her first composition in over a decade."

Honours and awards

APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".

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| 2021 || Joy McKean|| Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music ||

Australian Roll of Renown
The Australian Roll of Renown honours Australian and New Zealander musicians who have shaped the music industry by making a significant and lasting contribution to Country Music. It was inaugurated in 1976 and the inductee is announced at the Country Music Awards of Australia in Tamworth in January. Joy has been recognised twice; once as part of The McKean Sisters and individually in 2020.

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| 1983
| The McKean Sisters
| Australian Roll of Renown
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| Australian Roll of Renown
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Australian Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.

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| 2019
| Joy McKean
| Lifetime Achievement Award
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Country Music Awards of Australia
The Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) (also known as the Golden Guitar Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They have been held annually since 1973.
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| 1973
| "Lights on the Hill" (written by Joy McKean) recorded by Slim Dusty
| APRA Song of the Year
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| 1975
| "Biggest Disappointment" (written by Joy McKean) recorded by Slim Dusty
| APRA Song of the Year
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| 1978
| "Indian Pacific" (written by Joy McKean) recorded by Slim Dusty
| APRA Song of the Year
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| 1979
| "Beat of the Government Stroke" (written by Joy McKean & Tom Oliver) recorded by Slim Dusty
| APRA Song of the Year
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| 1998
| "Lady Is a Truckie" (written by Joy McKean) recorded by Slim Dusty
| Bush Ballad of the Year
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| 2007
| "Peppimenarti Cradle" (written by Joy McKean) recorded by Anne Kirkpatrick
| Bush Ballad of the Year
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Tamworth Songwriters Awards
The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They commenced in 1986. Joy McKean has won three awards.
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| 1993
| "Calloused Hands" by Joy McKean and Tony Brooks
| Traditional Bush Ball of the Year
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| 1994
| "Ringer from the Top End" by Joy McKean
| Traditional Bush Ball of the Year
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| 2005
| Joy McKean
| Tex Morton Award
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External links
Tribute to the McKean Sisters by Kate Nugent and Max Ellis, 26 January 2007.
ABC Country: Slim Dusty with Joy Mckean
The Slim Dusty Movie on The Internet Movie Database

References

Australian country singers
Living people
Australian country singer-songwriters
1930 births
Australian women singer-songwriters
Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia

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In III quarter of this year, Citigroup earned $ 3.47 billion (+ 35% YoY) on bond trading, JPMorgan - $ 4,33 billion (+ 48%), Bank of America (BofA) - $ 2,77 billion (+ 39%). Wells Fargo's trading business is small, but in the III quarter "the picture was similar to what was done in JPMorgan», told John R. Shrewsberry, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to Bloomberg. Analysts also expect good news from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, which will report quarterly on Tuesday and Wednesday.
These results are contrast with position of the last seven years, when global revenues of banks from trading fixed income have steadily declined. In 2015, they amounted to $ 70 billion, or half of the 2009 level (Coalition's data).
Good results of US banks are partially obliged to those European financial institutions, which went out of business. BofA increased its share at thanks to competitors, admitted the organization's Chief Financial Officer Paul M. Donofrio: "The market share has increased thanks to a few regions and partially at the expense of competitors". According to Bloomberg's data, share of the US five largest banks in the global bond trading increased from 66% in 2011 to 71% in 2015.
According to John C. Gerspach, Chief Financial Officer at Citigroup, Brexit also contributed to the increased trading revenues. This increased activity of corporate clients of Citi.
JPMorgan also earned thanks to customers agitated with Brexit. They were looking for a way out of the investment in the run-up to the British referendum on withdrawal from the EU, and switched to other tools, when the results became known, said the bank's Chief Financial Officer Marianne Lake. "There were several factors in the market, it is not only Brexit, but also actions of central banks, reform of money market funds, and good conditions to monetize [money] flows and customer actions."
Trading is the only banking business which was growing well in the III quarter, told Brian Foran, an analyst at Autonomous Research, to the WSJ. According to him, concerns about retail business of US banks are only growing. Only BofA managed to increase its net profit to $ 4.96 billion (+ 7.4%), the remaining income declined compared to last year despite the significant increase in income from trading. JPMorgan earned $ 6.29 billion (vs $ 6.8 billion a year earlier), Citi - $ 3,84 billion (vs $ 4.29 billion), Wells Fargo - $ 5,64 billion (vs $ 5.8 billion).
There is a small possibility that US banks will again make good money on trading in the IV quarter. "Activity In the IV quarter is traditionally low due to the seasonal factor, and there is no reason to expect that this year will be different" - said Lake. "It cannot be called raging "bull" market, - says Gerspach - and there is usually small number of trading transactions in December, and there are no signs that this will change" (quoted by Bloomberg).
As for the long term, the trend of growing trading income will not disappear. Deutsche, from which the US Justice Department demands $ 14 billion for the pre-crisis violations, may reduce its share of the US investment banking market according to the settlement agreement, reported German media. According to Dealogic, now it is 4.2%, compared to 11.2% of JPMorgan, 9,8% at Goldman and 9.3% at BofA.
Analysts say the Fed in December can return to higher interest rates, which means that volatility may return to the market. Besides, the UK promises to begin the procedure of exit from the EU in March 2017, so Brexit will also become one of the governing factors.


This news has been trumpeted all over the agricultural sites. South Korea will accept US Beef again and its great. I'm going to throw a little cold water on this news though. I don't beleive it will happen. Check this out.
South Korea on Friday agreed to open up to U.S. beef imports after Washington pledged to raise safety standards, boosting prospects for a sweeping trade deal ahead of a summit between leaders of the allies later in the day.
Beef from cattle older than 30 months can come in once U.S. safety standards are improved.
The US has to improve "safety standards" for this to happen. What "safety standards" aren't up to par for South Korea? What a way for South Korea to weasel out of this agreement. They still don't have to let any beef in until these nebulous "safety standards" are met.
US beef producers need to get their heads out of their asses and see this for what it really is. A political move that won't help the beef markets at all. Just a way of advancing the US/South Korea free trade agreement.
We'll see, South Korea isn't known for being very cooperative when it comes to US beef.
South Korea lifted a de facto ban on American beef imports Friday, after the U.S. confirmed that only two shipments meant for domestic consumption were exported mistakenly, officials said.
South Korea shut its doors to U.S. beef in December 2003 after an outbreak of mad cow disease in America. It partially reopened its market last year, but agreed to accept only boneless meat from cattle under 30 months old, which are thought to be less at risk of carrying the illness.
Way to cooperative, what is the catch? Do they just assume their will be more screw ups and they will be able to slam the door yet or are they mellowing a little bit after the Congress indicated they will kill the Free Trade Agreement over this issue? I think they are worried about the FTA and once it is in place will slam the door on US beef. Wait and see I guess.
South Korea is at it again.
USDA spokesman Keith Williams said that while Seoul hasn't officially issued a ban on all U.S. beef shipments, the incident negatively impacted exports in the short term.
"The mere fact is if you tried to get beef in there right now, it probably wouldn't get in," said Williams.
Don't you just love it, there is no official ban of US beef but you can't ship any in. Perfect example of what I call South Korea's offical/unofficial beef ban. They are going to block all imports of US beef into their country because someone shipped in the wrong thing and it had bones in it. This stuff did not come in straight from the meat packers, who are usually to blame for this kind of thing, but from a company that put the shipment together. Why punish the whole US beef industry for the mistake of one company?
Of course, this doesn't take into account the recent ruling by OIE that US beef is safe even if it has bone in it and shouldn't be banned. This is really going to put a crimp in the US/South Korea FTA. Sen. Max Baucus is really playing tough on this one since his committee oversees the FTA.
"All American beef is safe -- whether it has bones or does not. The time is long past for Korea to follow international standards," Baucus said in a statement. "My patience is running out."
It will be interesting to see how important the FTA agreement is to South Korea. As long as they ban US beef I don't see it happening.
Does Baucus Have a Spine?
I was very interested when I heard the news of the US South Korea trade aggrement. More than once I have heard that if South Korea wanted a trade aggreement, they had to drop thier official/unofficial trade barrier to US Beef. The original stories I saw said nothing aboput this so I assumed that cattle producers were threw under the train by US negotiators to get the deal don e.
Max Baucus appears to be standing up for cattle producers though.
Under the agreement reached in Seoul, Korea's 40% tariff on beef will phase out over 15 years.
Do you think Max is a little worried about his re-election chances here in Montana or is he just feeling his oats as a man with a lot of power?
I guess I will look at the bright side of this and hope Maxxie holds his position here for us cattle producers. I would love to see the South Korean market opened up.


This may seem like a contradiction in terms: how can you get students to talk fluently when they do not have the language? By 'fluency' here I mean having meaningful communication, without an accuracy focus.
I like to have bubbles of 'fluency' opportunities in even very low level classes – say false beginners to elementary. These opportunities may be planned, or arise spontaneously as the class is in progress. A good example of where this might happen is at the start of a lesson. Let's imagine a student arrives looking hot and bothered. You can simply ask him / her encouragingly to give details, asking and answering as in a normal conversation; you could gently upgrade their language, where appropriate.
An example of 'planned' bubbles of fluency activity in the class, is where you ask students even at very low levels to exchange information. For example they find out who had the most interesting weekend (even before they have studied the past simple); they explain what they are going to have for dinner that evening; they try to remember orally what they have just read.
One of my favourite and simplest activities, which can be used even at false beginner level, is the A / B word game. Students receive one set of words each, eg: A: bus, house, family, teacher, icecream and B: food, coffee, morning, shop. Students work in pairs to describe their words to their partner; they must not look at each others' papers. They should be encouraged to use any words at their disposal, eg. for bus, they may give a list of fragmented words – car, taxi, train, or just saya selection of words in the general area but not necessarily a correct sentence, eg Me morning come here ticket. Communication is the essence; encourage but do not intervene as this will shift the emphasis.
Activities such as these gradually promote confidence and new language often emerges in the process.
is there an american version of this Global book?
Thanks for your interest in Global. Apologies for the late reply – we've had a very long weekend for the Queen's Jubilee!
Global is neither wholly british or american english but an international English that highlights both versions. The focus is very much on global communication and therefore encompasses both british and american approaches. As such there is not a specific 'American English Global'.


Form: Although the overall plan and rising windowed nave adhere to the standard Roman basilican plan, the main differences between St. Peters Basilica and Constantine's were the materials and the technology. Old St. Peter's Basilica was not as lavish. Initially it had a post and beam design made of timbers rather than the groin vault and stone and concrete arches used in Constantine's basilica.
Form: The Plan of St. Peter's goes through several radical changes over time. It started as a basilican tau plan ("T" shaped) in 315 CE. When Pope Julius ordered the original building torn down Bramante designed the building to be based on a Greek cross central plan. Unfortunately, Bramante's design was a little unstable and Sangallo redesigned the plan. Sangallo and Michelangelo both thickened up the walls and slightly simplified Bramante's original design.
The brick dome 138 feet in diameter rises 452 feet above the street, and 390 feet above the floor, with four iron chains for a compression ring. Four internal piers each 60 feet square.The dome is 452 ft high (above the pavement) and is buttressed by the apses and supported internally by four massive piers more than 18 meters (60 feet) thick. —taken from John Julius Norwich, ed. Great Architecture of The World. p153.
"The medal by Caradosso (1506) and the partial plan drawn by Bramante (in the Uffizi, Florence), probably represent the earliest stage of the design, before the difficulties appeared which obliged the architect and his successors to propose, and in some cases implement, numerous changes. These changes related not only to the general conception of the plan—first a Greek cross, then a Latin one—but also to the plan of the transepts, which at one time were to have ambulatories; to the role of the Orders, first purely decorative (Bramante), then structural (Raphael, Michelangelo); and to the construction and shape of the dome, first with a single masonry shell (Bramante), then a double one (Sangallo, Michelangelo). The piers at the crossing, which were intended to support the dome, were one of the biggest problems; too slender in Bramante's plan, they were frequently reinforced... In the 17th century further important modifications were made by Bernini when he created the great colonnade that encircles the Piazza San Pietro." —John Julius Norwich, ed. The World Atlas of Architecture. p276.
Models were not toys in the Renaissance. They were working experiments in which the architects tried out ideas, explained concepts, competed for commissions and instructed their workmen. At a time when paper was still something of a novelty and masons could be illiterate, models were more important to the actual building process than were plans. Dozens of models were used in a major work of construction. Most of these were destroyed after their period of usefulness was over. But some lavish ones created for display have survived--including the colossal model, built to the design of Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, for St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Sangallo's team, made up of highly skilled craftsmen led by Antonio Labacco, spent seven years on this detailed study of every major structural and decorative element in a church that was never built. Michelangelo changed the design after Sangallo's death--two of Michelangelo's own models for parts of the revised church were also in the show.
Form: Maderno's facade is almost the perfect example of the term "Baroque." It is extremely complex and uses a classical vocabulary but with some very Mannerist twists. The facade of the structure is really a combination of two facades. The pediment above the central doors is too far down the building. This is very similar to Palladio's design for the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice. Begun 1566.
famous immense gilt-bronze baldachin executed between 1624 and 1633. Its twisted columns derive from the early Christian columns that had been used in the altar screen of Old St. Peter's. Bernini's most original contribution to the final work is the upper framework of crowning volutes flanked by four angels that supports the orb and cross. The baldachin is perfectly proportioned to its setting, and one hardly realizes that it is as tall as a four-story building. Its lively outline moving upward to the triumphant crown, its dark colour heightened with burning gold, give it the character of a living organism. An unprecedented fusion of sculpture and architecture, the baldachin is the first truly Baroque monument. It ultimately formed the centre of a programmatic decoration designed by Bernini for the interior of St. Peter's.
The ornamentation and use of different materials is an excellent example of the Baroque style. The overall form is of a tent like canopy that is cast in bronze. The materials, bronze gilded with gold trim, is a striking and almost gaudy use of materials. The columns are classical but literally with a "twist." Atop the structure are banners adorned with the "Barbarini bees" (the Pope's family's coat of arms.) Above that is a kind of diorama like scene of winged victory figures and cherubs that carry the papal crown as if they are about to descend and crown Peter. Iconography: The size and use of precious materials is a conspicuous consumption of materials which heightens its value. In fact, tour guides tell the story that Bernini ran out of bronze for its construction and the pope authorized him to remove and melt down the doors of the Pantheon for bronze. The tour guides say, "Whatever the barbarians didn't destroy, the Barbarini did."


I've not been writing much on the site lately because I've been busy — not playing as much as unpacking boxes.
For the past 15 years I've lived in Toronto. I went there to seek employment after finishing my Masters degree and deciding I didn't want to work in Kingston at the newspaper there. I got hooked on golf during that time and was already in love with a girl who ended up at school in Toronto. I married the girl and the golf took care of itself. While in Toronto I worked for a national newspaper, wrote five books and had two children. Then last year we started talking about leaving.
Don't ge me wrong. I love Toronto, but the city had come to frustrate me. Traffic was never-ending, and costs were always rising. I didn't see an end to either, and frankly, I didn't use the central part of the city often. I rarely went downtown — the horrible traffic meant I'd avoid it as much as possible. So we put our house up for sale and as I write this I'm sitting in my new home, backing onto some woods only five minutes from London's Hunt Club. Boxes still surround me, but it is getting closer.
I'm from the London area originally, having grown up about 15 minutes from the city. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western before heading east. My parents and my wife's folks are both still in the city.
None of this is to suggest leaving Toronto was easy. Most of my friends are in the city and a lot of people I've met through my writing over the years. I'll miss going to see concerts and catch the latest off-beat films. In both instances most of these will never come to London.
But most of all, I'll miss the people and the city's tremendous golf. It was in Toronto that I really started to write about the game, some 14 years ago. I'd come from Kingston, where golf was cheap and where I worked for the Kingston Whig-Standard, allowing me to play weekdays before heading into the office. Toronto was different. Even in the late 1990s, golf in Toronto felt expensive, and I really hadn't touched the world of private golf. I'd jump in my car and play twilight rates at courses like St. Andrews Valley, Osprey Valley (when there was only a single course), and Thunderbird (today's Royal Ashburn). But the cost would still eat into my pocketbook, so I decided I had to do something in the business if I wanted to fuel my addiction. I started writing about the game, largely for a site called Golfweb.com that would morph into PGATour.com. Later I'd write for Ontario Golf and SCOREGolf, as well as a slew of American magazines like T&L Golf and Golf Digest. By 2006 I'd written a best-seller and was writing a national newspaper column on golf. That allowed me access to the best golf the city had to offer — and it was a real pleasure and thrill to get to explore it.
I'll always have great affection for Toronto because of its outstanding golf and the people who work at those courses. Kevin Thistle, who I first met at Angus Glen and who now runs Coppinwood, was a big help when I first started writing about the game. He knew the media was a great inexpensive way to keep Angus Glen in the public's eye, and was always helpful when it came to stories I was writing.He also let me play at Angus Glen after work — something I've never forgotten. I also became interested in writing about golf design after meeting Doug Carrick and writing a story about him for a 2002 issue of the Canadian Open program. It was during that story that I met my now good friend Ian Andrew, who has since become one of the country's great golf designers, and a stalwart supporter of classic golf. Ted McIntrye, then running Ontario Golf, employed me as a writer than a columnist and Bob Weeks and later Jason Logan had me write about big ideas for SCORE. More recently it is guys like Jeff Dykeman at the PGA that have connected with me and I've had a great relationship with not only the PGA of Canada, but also pros in Toronto, throughout the province of Ontario and across the country.
I also started this blog in the city nearly a decade ago. At the time Going for the Green started I simply wanted to detail my opinions on the courses I was playing in an open and honest fashion. I've been doing that now for almost 10 years. It never gets old to me and the notion of discussing and dissecting golf courses remains a big part of what I like to do. In that regard, Toronto has terrific golf — some of best in North America and hands down the best in Canada. When I started to become fascinated by golf design I loved the fact I could visit places like St. George's, Rosedale, Summit, Scarboro, Toronto GC, and Weston to see what the greats did nearly 100 years ago. On the modern side, places like Eagles Nest, Osprey Valley, Beacon Hall, Copper Creek and the National would generate a lot of my attention. Toronto is a city blessed with terrific courses by tremendous designers. I've been fortunate — lucky really — to be able to experience these places, play the game I love and write about it. I never take it for granted.
None of this is to say I'll not be in Toronto again. I just won't be practicing on the range at Eagles Nest, pounding new ProV1s till my hands are sore. And I'll hopefully get to play places like Toronto GC again, but it'll be once a year, on a special occasion. I'll miss running into Eagles Nest head pro Jamie Trenholme and having a water while gossiping about the game, but I recognize it was time for a change of scenery.
In London, I've already played a few times at Tarandowah. It is my kind of place — without pretension, it recognizes it is a solid, blue-collar faux links that is a hell of a place to play golf on firm turf for a fair price. Thankfully London is blessed with a lot of good golf — with St. Thomas G&CC not far away, Redtail hidden about a half hour from my door, London Hunt's palatial fairways minutes by car, and the old school grandeur of London Highlands just up Commissioners. There's lots here to keep me interested.
When I'm tipping it up on Tarandowah's opener, I won't be missing the mess that is the Gardiner Expressway. I won't be pondering whether it is worth risking getting stuck in perpetuity on the DVP. And I surely won't miss the moron who is the mayor of Canada's biggest city.
But I will ponder my friends, those I've come to know through golf, and hope I can visit, or perhaps they'll come to visit me.
Relative to your 'moron' comment, look in the mirror, pal.
You can now mooch golf freebies in the middle of cornfields in the London area.
You did it for years in the area of Canada's biggest city. We will not miss you in the slightest.
At least the Mayor (not mayor) is cleaning up the patronage your left-wing Socialist friend, Miller, left.
Good riddance to you, Thompson.
Didn't know Rob Ford read this blog. That was exactly what a 'moron' would write.
All the best to you, Rob. I'm starting to get the itch to leave as well…how sweet it would be to have a 5 minute drive to Kawartha for 9 holes with dad. I'd miss the great GTA golf, but I'd get over it.
Golf is a sport that demands change as conditions/age/health, etc. play havoc with one's abilities and perspectives. Sounds like you've been given a new opportunity to change both your life and your golf game, which is a wonderful thing.
All the best. I assume location won't affect your ability to create your blog and I look forward to your continuing output.
Re: Rob Ford. I played golf with David Miller. He was a smart fellow. Couldn't stand his politics, but he presented himself well and was never an embarrassment to the city. Enough said.
Nice post, Robert — good luck with the new digs and hopefully I'll find some time to join you for golf in London some day.
Sounds like a great move, RT. I too did my undergrad & grad studies at UWO. Met my wife there and feel London is one of those "hidden gems" of small cities. Look forward to continue reading the blog.
London isn't far from the GTA. I bet you'll see yourself in the area more than you think.
Apart from that, my car is always ready and gased up for a round. Hope we can get out soon…Tarandowah maybe?
Political comments have ZERO place with the Game of Golf. Your comment demonstrated who you really are.
By the way, who paid for the game with you and that socialist, Miller? Since neither one of you pay for anything, I'd be interested.
I hope you played at Don Valley (which he let go down the drain, condition-wise).
Hosi: Both of us pulled out credit cards and paid at the counter.
And it is my blog, so I make comments as I see fit. That's how this works.
Great article Rob. Thanks for the insight.
Hope to see you at Tarandowah for a round. I drive there frequently from Chatham to play. To me its worth the hour and a bit up the 401. Nothing quite like seeing horse and buggy plough the fields like the good ol days and then go play good ol golf.
I also spent a lot of time in the Forest City at UWO. London is still a great city but the downtown seems to be suffering a bit from the loss of white collar jobs due to the acquisitions of Canada Trust and London Life over the past 20 years.
is the New Yorker cinema still operating? It used to be a great place to see those independent films that didn't normally play in London.
And you still have some good golf there – I used to play Thames Valley while going to school. There is also Sunningdale north of the city.
Having enjoyed your blog for some time, it was with much regret to see your "moron" reference to Rob Ford. Hosi was very correct in voicing his displeasure (maybe a little too colorful) and you can only benefit from the fact that others have differing opinions for the reasons behind the decline in T.O.
Not a fan of the mayor. Sorry. I like the concept of a fiscally conservative approach to running Toronto, I just don't think he represents the city well. Sorry to offend. Just an aside, that's all.
Congrats on the move. Let me know when you've found a good burger place to frequent.
Well, it's just a blog and I can comment as well.
Now, you can take your left-leaning, socialist, special interest group mindset and beat up on Mayor Joe Fontana and moooooooch freebies down in London.
By the way, I GUARANTEE Miller billed his credit card purchase of the game back to the City coffers.
Enjoy reading your blog always, but you were off base with your Rob Ford comment and I disagree that you can say anything because it is your blog, even you know there are limitations.
Enjoy London and I do agree with you that Toronto is just too busy, I too almost refuse to drive down to the city, we now have weekend GO train service whcih makes it somewhat better.
Gents. Enjoy four more years of the Ford administration if this blog is any sort of poll of support for the mayor. Sorry I made an off-hand remark. Rob Ford really didn't have anything to do with my decision to leave Toronto, I just think he's embarrassingly bad at representing the city.
I don't want anyone to have the impression I didn't love Toronto. I did and the city was good to me. The golf is world class. The mayor, less so.
What do people think is so great about this guy? That he can read while driving? That he flips off constituents? That he almost pounded on a Toronto Star reporter (well, that's perhaps understandable)? That he couldn't drop 10 pounds? That his wife has called 911 on him time and again?
Those are all things we expect out of the leader of a world class city. Makes me wish John Tory had been a better campaigner. Then the city would have had someone who could truly represent it with class.
Frankly, I'm surprised that people who read this site are fond of Ford, but I also don't care. It was an aside. The city has big problems and the Ford brothers aren't smart enough to start to think about how to solve them. That's a shame. I am very fond of Toronto — but don't have a lot of hope its problems can be solved.
I hope you enjoy London. Good work voicing your opinion on the leadership in Toronto. You don't hold anything back, and that's one of the reasons I love your blog.
Now I know that most of the moronic golfers that post dribble on "Toronto Golf Nuts' post on this blog as well.
Thompson, you will have get your 'mooch freebie' card for Tarandowah updated to your new London address.
Best wishes on your move and we look forward to reviews of some of the fine courses in your area.
I don't always agree with what you have to say, but I enjoy your commentary and value your opinions.
As for some of the previous comments, why would a person want to only read things and converse with people with whom they always agree? Not much growth there – may as well stand and speak to your mirror.
And yes, his blog, his dime, his choice of words.
Always enjoy your blog, whether I agree with you or not. Sounds like you made a good decision for your family. As for Politics…..it is always controversial just like golf course reviews. Let hope we all don't take it too seriously.
hosi – it's drivel, not dribble. If you are going to call out morons, you might as well use the language correctly.
I know what drivel is.
Obviously you haven't been in the TGN site – it's dribble.
I don't need some Tight*** correcting my grammar!
I am not the grammar police; I am the douche police. Just pay your citation.
All the best in London, a great city. As a teenager and university student, I thought about how boring London was. As an adult with kids and then living in Toronto, I thought about how great London was. Having made the move outta the Big Smoke 16 years ago to lovely Rockwood, I can completely understand. All the best, and say hi to my Ma and Pa when you're around Wortley Village.
Enjoy the great courses in and around London Robert. After playing Highland this spring I don't understand why people aren't talking more about this course. I thought it was an excellent course with really interesting topography and some very nice bunker work. I'd be happy playing there everyday!!
I'm also perplexed as to why people are so upset with your comments about Rob Ford. Unless they are a close personal friend of the Mayor, who cares what you think. I thought that's what free speech was all about.
Have fun and keep opening people's eyes to new courses across Canada. If you haven't played Sarnia or Norfolk, seek them out, you won't be dissappointed.


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The Orwell Youth Prize is a catalyst for young people to write about their world, receiving feedback from mentors and peers. Students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents and abilities beyond the curriculum: and for those who want to change the world the Orwell Youth Prize offers a platform where their voice, through their writing, can influence power.
We run workshops in schools, led by an experienced teacher and incorporating a writer or journalist. To ensure the workshops offer sustained impact they run in pairs, with support in the interim. The workshops the lead into the writing prize.
Regional Workshops are for anyone in Year 12 or Year 13, and held at leading UK universities. The workshops bring together young people interested in writing and current affairs to hear from professional renowned writers. Regional workshops are free and bursaries towards the cost of travel to the workshop are available.
We run a prize for writing in any form: entries in 2016 included poems, stories, plays and essays. To ensure that the prize adds sustained value, every entry receives individual feedback. The prize is open to all young people, whether or not they have participated in a workshop.
The Celebration Day day is an event for entrants to the Writing Prize. In addition to the prize-giving ceremony, the day is an opportunity to inspire young people with writers' seminars, interviews with journalists, debates and workshops.
Beyond the writing Prize, this award will challenge young people to write more and write better about the world around them. It's not a competition – it's a recognition of dedication to, interest in, and achievement in writing.


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Little People's Caryn Chandler sent court 'letter of support' for son Connor after he was arrested for 'harassing' her
Katy Forrester
Published: 15:00 ET, Oct 28 2020
Updated: 15:00 ET, Oct 28 2020
LITTLE People, Big World star Caryn Chandler's son Connor says his mom is now supporting him after he was charged with harassing the TV star, and he hopes they can rebuild their relationship.
The 21-year-old, who previously opened up to The Sun about his battle with drug addiction after run-ins with the law in his teens, found himself behind bars once again amid family drama earlier this year.
Connor hopes to build bridges with his famous mom and their family Credit: Refer to Caption
The 21-year-old seen in a mugshot after he was booked earlier this year Credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office
He was arrested and charged with two counts of harassment against Caryn in January.
Court papers claim he "did unlawfully and intentionally harass or annoy" Caryn by subjecting her to "offensive physical contact," which he denies.
A bench warrant was then issued for his arrest when he failed to appear for an August 20 settlement conference, but he says mail for his court date was sent to the wrong address.
Although he's not able to talk about the case in-depth yet, he says he has a letter of support from his mother and hopes for the case to be dropped in coming weeks - with his next court hearing on November 23.
Connor was ordered not to have any contact with his mom, Caryn, or her family after being arrested Credit: Refer to Caption
He told The Sun: "I'm not sure why they would charge me with that letter to the court, they know I have the letter, they just haven't seen it because of COVID, and unbeknown to me my court date changed."
Asked if he thinks his relationship with his mom could get back on track if the case is dropped, he added: "It should. If not, well, whatever. I shouldn't care what others think anyway.
"I'm at the end, it's just a story. And I know how my life is going no matter what others think. Everything is going better."
Connor admits he doesn't watch the TLC show and sometimes finds it difficult being in the limelight due to his mother's fame, but wouldn't have it any other way.
Connor says TV star Matt Roloff makes his mom "happy" and he's glad they found love Credit: Refer to Caption
"It's what comes with being my mom's son," he said. "I'm just glad she's happy. Matt makes her happy, and that makes me happy."
Caryn had been Matt Roloff's longtime assistant on Roloff Farms for years before the pair began dating after his divorce from his wife of 27 years, Amy, in 2016.
She is also mom to daughter Brittany, 24.
Connor previously spoke about his drug addiction, insisting he's been clean for three years and has now found love with girlfriend, Ashley, with the pair even moving in together in Portland, Oregon.
Connor is now happy in a new relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley Credit: Courtesy of Connor Chandler
He said: "I thought everyone was [the] enemy so I denied any help offered which just led to my addiction taking away everything important I had in my life.
"Rehab never helped, I ended up getting clean after I turned 18 and on my own, once I was off probation. It just happened, one day I was done, tired of living that life.
"I have friends that aren't here anymore because of pills, and I know it could have been different if they had gotten the right help the first time.
"Addiction took over my life. I never thought I would end up the way I did then. I remember being a little boy telling my dad how much I hated his cigarette smoke."
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He added: "I'm glad it happened when I was a kid, that's what I can say, I was able to really learn before I truly started my future. I'm a good kid.
"I don't steal, I don't do drugs. I have good relationships with my family and friends, I go out on the weekend and work during the week like every other person."


LONDON – A minuscule cow with a taste for contemporary music has been named the world's smallest by the Guinness World Records book.
Guinness says the sheep-sized bovine from the West Yorkshire region of northern England measures roughly 33 inches (84 centimeters) from hind to foot.
The 11-year-old cow is named Swallow and her owner, Caroline Ryder, said she would spend Thursday either grazing with her herd or listening to BBC radio in her cowshed.
Swallow is a Dexter cow, a breed known for its diminutive stature, but is small even by Dexter standards.
She already has nine regular-sized calves and is pregnant with her 10th. Guinness said her youngest calf has already grown larger than she is.
Guinness World Records 2011 was published Thursday in the U.K.


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Olympic Swimmers Will Get Up A Little Earlier In The Heat
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50 Olympic 10K Marathon Swim athletes will face extreme water temperatures, high air temperatures, high humidity, and physicality while racing nearly 2 hours in Tokyo Bay at the Tokyo Olympics.
Becca Mann Talks About Racing Against The World's Fastest On WOWSA Live
Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Becca Mann, one of the world's fastest freestylers in both the pool or open water, described her experiences in competing at the FINA World Swimming Championships against the world's best on today's edition of WOWSA Live. The 22-year-old published author and screenwriter at USC, who was the
Claudio Plit Talks About Internal and External Adventure On WOWSA Live
Claudio Plit Talks About Internal and External Adventure On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU, Huntington Beach, California. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame dual inductee Claudio Plit talked about his professional marathon swimming career with International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame chairperson Ned
Swimmers Deserve Much, Much Better In The Open Water
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Images produced by Chris Lundie of Take It Live Productions. Officiating in open water swimming is crucial to who ultimately stands on the podium. FINA selects the referees who officiate at its World Championships and at the Olympic Games. Unlike pool swimming and similar to water polo, physicality is an
Marcel Schouten Experiences Extreme Physicality
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The dislocated shoulder that Marcel Schouten experienced in the USA Swimming National Open Water Championships reminds us of the physicality that is rampant in the sport. The Dutch marathon swimmer must pulled back during the race so hard that he heard something pop in his shoulder and felt immediate pain.
Rules Rule From Start To Finish
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The open water swimming community understands the importance of rules in mass open water swimming competitions. No one wants unfair competition or unsportsmanlike conduct to be prevalent - let alone exist - in the sport. While inadvertent physicality exists, especially around the turn buoys and at the
Tape Hints At Physicality In Open Water
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. At the FINA 10K Marathon Swimming World Cup race during 60th Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean in Canada, the women hinted a bit at the rough-and-tumble, competitive world of elite professional marathon swimming. Emily Brunemann, Caitlin Nolan and Heather Maitland all use masking tape on their swim
Road Rage In The Open Water
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. What if triathletes and open water swimmers were built like cars? With horns, lights and blinkers? Imagine if triathletes and open water swimmers had built-in horns and high beams to use when another athlete cut in front of them or when someone crossed their path or grabbed their legs around the turn
Hit, Bruised, Red, Swollen And Smiling
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Swimming in close proximity to a pack in large bodies of water: such is the nature of competitive open water swimming. When large packs of swimmers start together, go around a turn buoy together, or unintentionally swim into each other, there are always potential and elements of physicality. No harm
Open Water Swimming – Keys To Success
Sometimes you are just stuck in the middle of a huge pack of thrashing, splashing open water swimmers or triathletes clad in black. You cannot swim left and you cannot swim right. You are boxed in and cannot move from your position. You are frustrated and you may even be the recipient of unintentional physicality. What do you do? You have several


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Reality Check: Caring about other people's opinions
Today's episode is another reality check. Caring too much about what others think will be the main factor of your downfall. At the end of the day, it's just you. Don't care about their opinions… They're not YOU.
Episode 117 Time Stamps:
(3:30) Why you should read
(4:50) We have a human need to be accepted and loved
(5:33) The evils of social media
(6:26) We have it made easy in this day and age)
(7:48) Convenience has made us emotionally soft!
(9:00) Caring too much about what other people think...
(9:10) Not going as hard, because it makes others feel uncomfortable
(10:58) Failure within team communication, to avoid being "that guy"
(11:43) Indecisive of future plans, to avoid upsetting parents/coaches/others
(12:33) Muting your own voice to avoid conflict
(12:50) Accept things that you don't agree with, to avoid upsetting people
(13:58) People don't really care about your decisions/actions
(14:30) You just might be making them look bad...
(15:00) Everyone else actually cares about what YOU think (a little too much)
(15:08) People are waiting for a LEADER!
(16:02) What is your outcome?
(17:10) You will remain very average (continuing to care what other people think)
(17:46) Evolving into a "hater"
(19:36) Taking out your frustrations out on everything
(20:34) If I cared too much about what others thought about my podcast, where would I be now?
(22:10) Your respect. Your trust.
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How to deal with an obnoxious coach
Coaches will run their teams differently than others. Some still believe in the traditional, "yelling coach" method to instill lessons in their players more effectively. If this situation applies to you, you must deal with it the right way. Don't allow discouragement to seep in. Control your play. Fight for YOUR power!
(3:11) My experience with coaching, in the NFL
(8:00) Do you have a relatable coach?
(8:45) Brief reality check!
(9:17) Many coaches are simply, bad
(9:50) They rarely receive leadership advice
(10:14) Weak, fragile egos
(11:21) Old-school coaching
(12:13) Handling your coach...
(14:50) Having the right mentality (G-Code)
(15:42) Conflict is not bad; it's necessary
(16:11) A yelling coach doesn't translate to you being a bad player
(16:46) Coaches expect mistakes to happen
(17:15) Mistakes aren't a bad thing
(17:58) Attach meaning to your coach's yelling
(18:36) You will be controlled if you don't apply your unique meaning
(19:50) Life example: Firefighting
(21:55) Anticipate various responses to your actions
(22:18) Decide to play, in spite of anxiety
(22:55) Identify your mistakes
(23:30) Get a training routine for improvement
(26:36) Show respect by simply, listening
(27:12) Approach your coach at the right time
(30:12) Never give them power!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: The Test: Do You Deserve What You Want?
Look... You know what you want. The real question is, do you DESERVE, what you want? Are you putting in that real work? Talk is cheap nowadays. Actions speak louder than words. Go out and get it.
Get Ya Mind Right!
Reality Check: You will never be good enough
You must accept and embrace the reality that you're never gonna be "good enough". Today's episode is another reality check, to remind you of your hunger that you must ALWAYS carry with you. The minute you satisfy your hunger, the desire to pursue slowly dissolves... Check yourself!
(4:12) We are all meant to be GREAT
(9:10) You have a GIFT (but it can be a curse...)
(11:14) The hunger will always be there
(14:32) Recognizing your improvement
(14:50) Go out and play. Analyze later.
(15:13) Forgive yourself easily, for mistakes.
(16:57) Have grace on yourself by understanding your mistakes and weaknesses.
(18:33) Enjoy yourself!
The curse of success (Don't play yourself)
I remember Sean Payton reminding the whole squad to keep their eyes on the prize: "Don't eat the cheese!" Success will eat you up before you know it. Pay attention to your character as you approach your biggest milestones... Are you remaining true to yourself, or do you become someone else? Today's episode will remind you of the narrow-focus you must apply, everywhere you go. Don't ever play yourself!
(4:47) Thoughts, actions, and lifestyles of a "soft athlete"
(10:27) Would you like to be this person?
(10:48) "Stay awake!"
(11:25) "Don't eat the cheese!"
(11:43) 1: Re-associate to the ultimate vision, every day
(12:46) 2: Keep an honest mentor/coach by your side at all times
(13:07) 3: Identify weaknesses that don't appear, right now
(14:51) 4: Frequently and objectively analyze your training routine, for improvement
(15:44) 5: Identify improvements, daily. Keep track!
(16:05) 6: Tell yourself that YOU GOT THE JUICE!
(16:44) 7: Remind yourself of people who had the juice, but lost it
(17:07) 8: Accept all praise, but take it with a grain of salt
(17:40) 9: Eliminate ALL vices!
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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Pre-Training Visualization
Before any kind of performance, you MUST have your own pre-training visualization. There's confidence in dominance when you know what you play for. You ready? Get Ya Mind Right!
How to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING, Part 3
For our third installation to the vault throwbacks, today's episode is all about consistency. What does it take to have continuous motivation? Listen to these rules and take notes. Then review, and take ACTION. Refuse to associate with previous habits. Install new language into your vocabulary. Decide to become an influencer. CRUSH it.
Watch the conversation on YouTube: How to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING, Part 3
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A continuation from last week's throwback from the vault, here's part two on how to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING. It takes more than just a push. It's a training of the mind. 7 steps. You ready?
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: God is Here
It's more than just the physical sport itself; our most dominant athletes remain spiritual on their respective fields of play. Whether gesture fits you, know that God is among us, and not just above.
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How to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING
Today's episode is a throwback from the vault. Wanna know how to beat the slack? Avoid hitting that snooze button. Get up, and get after the tasks that are the toughest to follow through with. Find pleasure within the pain. Let's go.
Watch the conversation on YouTube: How to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING
How to find a mentor
When it comes to finding the right mentor, you must consider these important questions. At the end of the day, you're in complete control of building your true identity. With that being said, you may need to evaluate your current sources of wisdom. Take notes... Take ACTION!
(2:31) Your environment deeply affects what you think and how you act
(4:11) No one is immune to the power of your environment
(7:00) A reality check, about your current surroundings
(8:40) Willingness, and a commitment to growing at a fast rate = a dominant athlete's best trait
(11:03) The essential qualities of a mentor
(13:46) There are no exceptions for "blind" advice
(15:21) The proper mindset to have before seeking a mentor...
(15:28) Assume that it's better to learn from those who've done it already
(16:16) A mentor isn't someone who tells you what to do. YOU are the decision-maker.
(17:05) What a mentor is, in my opinion
(17:50) There's no human that's inherently 'better' than you
(19:12) Don't think that people are 'perfect'
(20:00) A mentor is an influencer of your standards; not a creator
(21:22) Family and friends shouldn't naturally become your mentor
(22:10) Not everything that a good mentor does, should be emulated
(23:15) HOW TO FIND A MENTOR
(23:29) #1: Identify specific areas and skills that you want to master
(24:16) #2: Research the top 3 prospective mentors in your category (globally)
(24:46) #3: Buy their books or programs, and learn as much as possible
(25:20) #3.5: Identify the top 3 prospective mentors in your category (in your area)
(25:55) PRO TIP: Put their skills into practice and share your results with them
(27:41) #4: Repetition! | "50th Law" by Robert Greene & 50 Cent
(29:22) Identify a current mentor, and evaluate these questions...
(30:05) Why do you listen to your current mentor?
(30:45) What have they done, that YOU want to do?
(31:04) What's their advice/perspective coming from?
(32:06) Do they deserve to sound as sure as they are?
(32:22) What are their 'fruits'?
Robert Greene & 50 Cent's book: "50th Law"
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Throwback "Firefight" Affirmation
As a rookie firefighter, you're responsible for people's lives when danger calls. With today's throwback affirmation that I made for myself in 2014, apply it to yourself and your sport.
3 questions ALL dominant athletes know how to answer
Knowing the answer to a difficult question requires confidence, and certainty. With reflection upon characteristics among today's most dominant athletes, this episode will prepare you for your success. No longer will you be unsure of your path. You will respond to questions without hesitance. Let's GO!
(4:28) A common theme among successful people: They know the answers
(5:29) Question #1: What does SUCCESS mean to you?
(8:08) Niyi's definition of "success"
(11:05) Question #2: What does FAILURE mean to you?
(11:58) Niyi's thoughts on "failure"
(14:23) Question #3: WHY do you play your sport?
(16:19) Reasons why some athletes choose to play their sport...
(20:35) If you choose success, this is your homework!
(20:20) Email me at niyi.sobo@gmail.com - I want to hear from you!
How to change your beliefs, Part 2
Today's episode is a continuation of one of the most crucial topics. Changing your beliefs is a game-changer... Scratch that- it's a LIFE changer. This episode requires full honesty with yourself, or it won't work. Let me take you down memory lane real quick. You ready?
(3:29) The world is yours... (Chico)
(3:55) BELIEF = thought + emotion
(4:46) Thought precedes all action
(8:22) Forming beliefs: How were you raised?
(10:00) Example: Little Johnny | "I made a mistake; therefore, I lose"
(12:16) Example: Little Jack | "As long as I'm learning, I'm winning"
(17:17) What do we do, now?
(18:23) Step 1: IDENTIFY an area that frustrates you (consistent emotions)
(23:36) Step 2: WHY does this frustrate you?
(25:06) Step 3: What EMOTION does the belief feel like?
(25:18) Step 4: What is your earliest MEMORY of feeling this way?
(26:40) Step 5: What did you SEE/HEAR at that time?
(27:18) Visualization exercise
(37:51) A plan of action: This is not a test!
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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Show up to play
Your performance is a direct reflection of your pre-game rituals. If you ain't prepared, you can't expect the results you want. Show up to PLAY!
Reality Check: Learn to love your negative emotions
Not only will love conquer hate; it rids our negative emotions. Today's episode is a narrow focus on how to beat the negatives on the path to your success. If you learn how to love the "bad" things, how can you not win? Get ready for another REALITY CHECK!
(2:45) Only a small percentage of people are truly gettin' it!
(4:00) It's different than it looks...
(4:55) Reality Check: EXPECT NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
(7:00) Goal setting analogy: What's cookin?
(13:22) Reality Check: OUR EMOTIONS ARE SIGNALS
(17:13) Common emotions, expected on the way to your success
(17:32) Emotion #1: FRUSTRATION
(18:36) Emotion #2: ANGER
(19:56) Emotion #3: DISAPPOINTMENT
(22:54) Emotion #4: FEAR
(25:00) Emotion #5: INDECISION
(26:25) Emotion #6: LACK OF MOTIVATION
(27:34) Emotion #7: BURN-OUT
How to become unfazed by pressure
You're at the free throw line with one second left. Your team is down by one, and you're down to your last shot. Who wins: you, or your nerves? Pressure can make you scared, weak, and timid (if ignored). It can break you down, and you'll want to quit. In today's episode, I take you through the fire to target your biggest pressure points and conquer them.
(2:55) How PRESSURE makes us really feel
(3:11) We have a need for certainty
(5:03) Defining the goal | To be o.k. with "the unknown"
(7:31) Step 1: Be knowledgeable about your sport. Know your role.
(9:04) Step 2: Get familiar with your strengths and double down on all of them. Train consistently.
(9:25) Step 3: Get familiar with all your liabilities and your weaknesses. Mitigate them.
(10:00) Step 4: Set up your week around your training schedule to work on SELF.
(11:17) Step 5: Put yourself in tough situations.
(12:01) Step 6: Record. Adjust. Repeat.
(13:15) Exercise: "THROUGH THE FIRE"
(16:00) Post-observations from my "Through the Fire" exercise
(18:01) High intensity every day = TOP LEVEL PREPARATION | Tim Grover's "Relentless"
(20:26) Same routine, same routine, same routine! | John Calipari's "Success is the Only Option"
(22:06) Example story: Soil, tree, broccoli, beans
(23:05) Train yourself! | How to be a BEAST
Get Ya Mind Right: Think for Yourself
I'm here to tell you that you have lots to learn. It's up to you to create your OWN philosophy. Not everybody has the right answers, so why listen to them? Find what works best for you, and move FAST.
105: The secret to not giving a F!
It's time to take a moment in our busy lives to reflect upon ourselves. We must realize our motives to everyday actions, and to understand that the opinions of others are truly meaningless. You must value yourself, above all others!
(3:15) Practicing your imagination: living life without limits
(5:58) Why don't you do IT?
(6:55) Who told you THAT?
(8:05) What would happen, if you decided to do IT?
(9:03) Are you on social media? Why? What's the need?
(12:16) The fear of failure
(16:32) Be COMPASSIONATE to YOURSELF
(17:50) Example: The anxious athlete
(20:37) Another example: The farmer and the rain
(22:51) The reason why we get "embarrassed"
(25:00) Step 1: You must decide what you want to believe | The G-Code
(32:35) Step 2: Put yourself in uncomfortable situations, and observe yourself
(34:07) Step 3: Interrupt your moments of self-judgement
(34:38) Step 4: Find humour in any/all situations
(35:05) Step 5: Schedule time to analyze and diagnose your emotions
(35:30) Step 6: Meditate on positive mantras and beliefs
(37:00) Step 7: Give compliments more freely
(39:07) Step 8: Practice giving, without expecting return | "Money Is My Friend" by Phil Laut
(40:44) Step 9: Establish your own Morning Mastery
(40:55) You are more important than everyone else. Value yourself!
The secret to making your habits stick (Part 2)
Today, we follow up from July's part one episode, focusing on making concrete habits. You've created some essential habits in the past. But it's time to knock your doubts and stick the specific ones that've been bugging you lately. Ready for the shift? Let's move!
(5:08) Think of a habit from the past that you've changed
(5:32) Now, think of a habit that you've been trying to change, but haven't had time to do so
(5:51) MIXED EMOTIONS
(7:56) How I finally started waking up early in the morning...
(9:48) "Mixed, neuro-associations" -Tony Robbins
(10:35) What can we change, right now?
(11:25) Don't wait for a tragedy to happen, in order to change.
(12:35) "[People aren't ready]" -Wayne Dyer
(13:32) Getting yourself SOLD!
(14:51) Consider the following questions...
(15:29) The WHAT: Can you identify your bad habit?
(15:33) The BENEFIT: What do you get from this bad habit?
(16:15) The CHANGE: What do we need to change?
(17:19) The ATTACHMENT: Why do you want to keep your old habit?
(17:48) The INTENTION: How can you replace the habit, but keep the intention?
(19:47) The WILL: Why must this change? What must I change to?
(20:18) Immediate action steps, to make yourself SOLD!
(20:36) Step 1: Research
(21:43) Step 2: Start small
(22:22) Step 3: Explore other options that give you the same feeling like your old habit
Get Ya Mind Right: Stop Playing With Your Food
It's time to increase your awareness. Your opportunities at hand can slip away in the blink of an eye. It's time to go out and get what you deserve.
How to deal with legitimate competition
It's the track-star in the lane next to you. It's that jersey you tip-off against. It's that look in the opponent's eyes, waiting to clash helmets with you. It's COMPETITION. You must grateful for it; never afraid. Are you ready to compete with the best? Take action on today's podcast to live FEARLESSLY. Let's go!
(4:15) Life story: "The number 13"
(6:42) With competition, brings natural jealousy
(7:30) How to earn that ELUSIVE state
(9:30) "Bulletproofing" our efforts
(9:56) Prerequisite #1: An aggressive, forward-thinking, 10x-type vision for yourself | Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" | Nick Saban's "How Good Do You Want To Be?"
(11:30) Prerequisite #2: Concrete, aggressive, 3-month target goals
(11:58) Prerequisite #3: Your daily list of habits
(12:40) Prerequisite #4: Tracking your habits
(12:50) Prerequisite #5: Weekly self-evaluation for liabilities and weaknesses
(13:27) Prerequisite #6: Acquiring an accountability partner
(16:00) The System, Pt. 1: Acknowledge and diagnose the EMOTION (What're you scared of?)
(18:08) The System, Pt. 2: Reintroduce yourself to the REALITIES and accept them! | 50 Cent & Robert Greene's "50th Law"
(21:14) The System, Pt. 3: EVALUATE your competition
(23:05) The System, Pt. 4: Double down on your STRENGTHS
(26:24) The System, Pt. 5: Expose and address your WEAKNESSES
(29:54) The System, Pt. 6: Appreciate and RESPECT the competition
(31:43) The competition will help you expand your vision!
Reality Check: No one cares about your goals
Reality check alert... No one cares about your goals. No one, but YOU. Don't wait on validation. Don't let a single opinion be an obstacle, or a reason for doubt. What you MUST do, is get to movin' one step closer to your goals. Move NOW!
(7:00) Reality Check #1: No one cares about your goals.
(11:33) Reality Check #2: 99% of all humans think small.
(18:08) Reality Check #3: Most people don't know what they want; therefore, they cannot advise you.
(22:25) Action-step #1: Don't wait for validation!
(22:57) Action-step #2: Reverse-engineer your goals!
(25:22) Action-step #3: Move quickly!
Get Ya Mind Right: Marry the Result, Divorce the Strategy
There's ALWAYS a way to get what you want. Some things will have to be sacrificed for your own good.
Be married to the result, and be willing to divorce the strategy...
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How to be "present"
To be fully focused in "clutch" situations to maximize the moment... To bounce back from an unexpected downfall. These are incredible characteristics that you can master, but first, you must earn the right to be PRESENT. 10 steps to master your next move... Take notes!
(5:39) To be "present"
(12:00) An excerpt from "Relentless" by Tim Grover
(13:50) Everything that you do and don't do, is preparing you for game time
(18:26) Giving up your fear of failure
(22:22) #1: Have clear, handwritten, mapped out goals and plans that surround all of your priorities
(25:36) #2: Have a well-defined philosophy revolving around your sport | "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh
(28:35) #3: Prepare for each practice/training like it's a game
(30:20) #4: Evaluate yourself after your performance
(31:58) #5: Master the art of breathing | Ex: Mark Divine's "Tactical Breath"
(35:00) #6: Have pre-scripted responses to all scenarios | My "Anticipation Playbook"
(37:03) #7: Maintain your high standards
(39:56) #8: Practice moments of silence
(42:21) #9: Have a journal. Use it.
(42:51) #10: Invest in counselling to resolve your inner conflicts