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Kuwait accepts return of Iranian ambassador
September 23rd, 2018 Politics News
Kuwait has agreed to approve a new Iranian ambassador, but renewed its opposition to sending its own ambassador to Tehran, Alkhaleejonline.net reported on Friday.
The news website said that the Foreign Ministry in Kuwait made the decision even though there is still a tense relationship between the two governments, and Iranian "violations" in the region have not stopped.
According to senior ministerial aide Ali Al-Said, high-level Kuwaiti officials have stressed that Iran must make "tangible changes" in its policies across the Middle East. He noted that the level of diplomatic relations would remain unchanged and the Kuwaiti ambassador would not go back to Tehran unless the Iranian government makes the necessary moves.
Kuwait was the third country in the Gulf, after the UAE and Bahrain, to withdraw its ambassador from Tehran in January 2016, in protest at the attacks on the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran.
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So because super.getParameterValues(name) returns correct value and the formParameters.get(name) returns null, the the correct value from queryStringValues is returned.
Now because the super.getQueryString() is null and the formParam is null too then null is returned.
This looks like a side effect of #20308; however, that's a 4.3.10-only change. Are you sure this happens with 4.3.9 as well? In any case, let's sort this out for 4.3.11, one way or the other.
yes you are right - my bad. Spring-platform-bom BRUSSELS-S3 uses 4.3.9 (works fine) and spring-platform-bom BRUSSELS-BUILD-SNAPSHOT uses 4.3.10 (fails).
I presume this is when the application is running? In other words just double checking it's not a MockMvc test.
The intent of super.getParameterValues(name) is to get request parameters that did not come from the body which the filter has parsed. The main other source is the query and hence the name of the local variable. The extra check for super.queryString() != null) was added due to #20308 and wasn't meant to change anything but apparently it has side effects. Can you confirm what is the source of the request parameter returned from the call to super.getParmaterValues()? If not the body and not the query string, where is it coming from actually?
Yes, this happens when the application is running and I submit a PUT form.
Request parameters are a Servlet API concept (no such thing in HTTP). The are sourced from URI query parameters, from form data in the request body, or parts in the body of a multipart form request. So I am first of all wondering what is the source of correct value, i.e. what does it correspond to in the actual HTTP request that came in? Or does it not correspond to anything and it was added later, e.g. possibly by decorating the request?
The values are contained in the request parameters, just like defined in javax.servlet.ServletRequest#getParameterMap(), and can be used, like for normal POST requests.
In the HttpPutFormContentFilter, the HttpInputMessage is a ServletServerHttpRequest with an overridden getBody method which is then passed to the FormHttpMessageConverter. The converter does not convert any values because the inputMessage body is empty and it tries to extract the parameters from the body.
ServletServerHttpRequest.getBodyFromServletRequestParameters(request)) would work just fine for our PUT requests if the implementation above was not restricted to POST requests. Because the request already passed the HiddenHttpMethodFilter, it is currently wrapped as a "PUT request".
Yes based on #20390 one possible explanation for this ticket here is that actual underlying request method is HTTP POST and the body would have already been parsed by the Servlet container. So the assumption that super.getParameterValues() has to return query parameters isn't always true.
Petar Tahchiev can you confirm that your case is a request coming from a browser where the form has the <input type="hidden" name="_method" value="PUT"> and server runs with HiddenHttpMethodFilter and HttpPutFormContentFilter?
We were also affected by this, however while updating from 5.0.0.RC2 to 5.0.0.RC3.
can you confirm that your case is a request coming from a browser where the form has the <input type="hidden" name="_method" value="PUT"> and server runs with HiddenHttpMethodFilter and HttpPutFormContentFilter?
This has been our case - it's a Spring Boot application so both HiddenHttpMethodFilter and HttpPutFormContentFilter are automatically registered while hidden method input is rendered by Thymeleaf.
I've tested the 5.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT and can confirm that it restores the original/expected behavior.


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Running Through Beijing
Κωδικός προϊόντος: 9781931883368 Κατηγορία: σημαντικά και ενδιαφέροντα Ετικέτες: ήρεμος, ξέγνοιαστος
Chinese literature published in the United States has tended to focus on politics — think the Cultural Revolution and dissidents — but there's a whole other world of writing out there. It's punk, dealing with the harsh realities lived by the millions of city-dwellers struggling to get by in the grey economy. Dunhuahg, recently out of prison for selling fake IDs, has just enough money for a couple of meals. He also has no place to stay and no prospects for earning more yuan. When he happens to meet a pretty woman selling pirated DVDs, he falls into both an unexpected romance and a new business venture. But when her on-and-off boyfriend steps back into the picture, Dunhuahg is forced to make some tough decisions. "Running Through Beijing" explores an underworld of constant thievery, hardcore porn, cops (both real and impostors), prison bribery, rampant drinking, and the smothering, bone-dry dust storms that blanket one of the world's largest cities. Like a literary "Run Lola Run, " it follows a hustling hero rushing at breakneck speed to stay just one step ahead. Full of well-drawn, authentic characters, "Running Through Beijing" is a masterful performance from a fresh Chinese voice.
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I think every country should have 2-3 networks that represent the focus of what God is doing in the emerging culture and the structural forms and focuses that arise . . [i nearly said 'emerge'] A few countries may want to use the name Emergent and be connected with Emergent USA – and thats fine – no one has a monopoly on the name Emerge, Emerging or Emergent – they have been used by many groups in many countries, and Emergent USA are happy to connect, although they do not want to colonize.
At the moment, most networks have their own identity but relate to other groups as peers and colleagues on equal footing – which I tend to favor. And this seems to be what is happening organically in Latin America, Asia, Europe, Australasia and USA.
Indigenous national networks need to rise up with the redemptive gifts of their particular country and be able to offer those gifts to other countries. God does not want us all to be the same – there will be many tribes and tongues in heaven – so let the Canadian (and other) networks and movements be strong, be connected to the residual church, be visible at the Kairos time, be redemptive in their own country and have a gift for the nations when they come together for global events.
Anyway, thats what I think. Here on top of the world in Scotland [ay??] and at 4am in the morning. What say you?
UPDATE: The conversation comes to a head here.
Thanks for the nod. Well said! I am going to add a link here from the post. Thanks again!
One of the differences between Canada and the US (notes me the Canuck) is in the way that other cultures exist within our borders. In the US it's a "melting pot" of immigrants becoming "more American" whereas in Canada each culture retains more of its heritage… more mosaic than melting pot.
I haven't decided on "Emergent Canada" yet… something tells me that in some ways the name is too American for us, even though functionally we're saying the same stuff. Resonate is largely regional and even though Winnipeg isn't that far from Saskatoon, there's a different flavour where we are. I would agree therefore that multiple collections of groups will be most appropriate for any country that is geographically and/or culturally diverse.
In keeping with the melting pot vs. mosaic notion, istm that even if all of the USA fits within "Emergent", we crazy Canucks will more likely gravitate to being groups of groups, mosaic-style. This way too, we can avoid some of the religious difficulties that we'd inevitably be faced with in trying to harmonize with Saskatchewan Roughriders fans.
I think it is stupid discussion in many ways. All day people have been instant messaging and asking me "what does this mean?" and I think that people think in terms of branding and competition instead of advancing the gospel. Although I don't like it when people quote old e-mails of me from last year, Emergent.ca will do a great job in advancing the conversation into new places. God speed to them and others.
I heartily agree that branding and competition is a bad mode to get into, but I think "stupid" may be a bit harsh wrt the discussion. The fact the conversation exists means it's important to someone, even if you or I don't attach the same significance to it.
Re-reading Andrew's post above, I highlight the part where he says, "most networks have their own identity but relate to other groups as peers and colleagues on equal footing" – which is a good model, I think, for how it can work in Canada. Part of the national identity though is perhaps the expectation that we'll be overshadowed by the Americans… perhaps that's the source of some resistance to the name "Emergent" outside the USA? Just a thought, not fully-formed.
All the discussion around the (pre)formation of Emergent Canada (or whatever) is great.
I was out of line with my earlier comment. I think part of it was my MSN Messenger chiming in non-stop about the competition which isn't how I have ever seen Emergent or any other network and especially about what I have seen with Emergent Canada. In the past I have said that I would be honored to work with Emergent.ca and that is still the case. I think what they are dreaming will do a lot to advance the conversation across Canada and North America.
Thanks Jordon, I appreciate the openness. And sorry for contributing to the endless chiming.
Franchising is probably the greatest fear/concern for most of us north of the 49th. Nobody wants "colonization" (good description, Andrew!), but that's just an extrapolated caricature of Emergent, as far as I can see, anyway. It's not like Emergent US or UK is into creating cloned images of itself, like the Canadian icon Tim Horton's or something.
Bro Maynard's comment on the regionalism of Canada is an important consideration. What's happening at Emergent Canada on the West Coast will connect, but not completely reflect, what is happening in Winnipeg or Saskatoon, Hamilton or Montreal. The groups of groups is probably a prophetic angle from Maynard that will eventually prove accurate.
Ultimately, I think Emergent Canada will function much as Emergent US & UK — a resource, sounding board, and catalyst for discussion, where various groups will take what they can learn from, and apply to their own unique situation(s). In other words, chew the perogies and spit out the poutine (or was that chew the poutine and spit out the perogies?).
Oh, and Andrew, it's spelled "eh", eh?
Just for that, Dan-D from Canada, the first round of Guinness is on YOU tonight!
As an Irishman via London to Vancouver right now and for a few weeks, I'm getting a feel for things on the West Coast. We're having a gathering over here on the 1st September which will help me get a better idea, but like the UK, I feel that a more organic indigenous expression of emerging collaboration will look different to US expressions. Thoughts later. Mine's a guinness cold Robby.


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Where to Buy Along the Crossrail Route
Em Morley - May 23, 2016
We've all heard of Crossrail and the Elizabeth line, but if you're searching for your next investment hotspot, where should ... https://www.landlordnews.co.uk/buy-along-crossrail-route/
We've all heard of Crossrail and the Elizabeth line, but if you're searching for your next investment hotspot, where should you buy along the route?
Recent reports from Rightmove claim that asking prices along the Elizabeth line have surged by up to a third in the past 12 months alone, and they're continuing to rise. Analysts predict that the average house price on the Crossrail route will increase by £133,000 between now and when the line launches in 2018/19.
If you're looking for a lucrative location to invest in, here are the top spots:
On the southern edge of Epping Forest, neighbouring Stratford and Leytonstone, is Forest Gate. The area has experienced a significant level of gentrification over the last few years, thanks to the Olympic Games and the Westfield shopping centre. Now, the forthcoming arrival of Crossrail is gentrifying the district even further.
Its transport links are definitely appealing to prospective buyers. The Overground takes commuters to the City of London in just 13 minutes, while the Crossrail route will transport locals to Tottenham Court road in 17 minutes.
The zone 3 location boasts a heap of affordable, Victorian houses and is a popular spot for landlords and first time buyers. The average two-bedroom house price is £275,000. London estate agent Portico expects property prices to rise by 10% by the time Crossrail is complete.
Named the epicentre of Crossrail, house prices around Tottenham Court Road have soared by 20% since work on the station began. The area is currently undergoing a huge £1 billion redevelopment project, which will deliver new residential, office and retail space, new squares, paths and greenery, and attract new businesses and customers.
Due to the recent Stamp Duty hike for buy-to-let landlords and second homebuyers, prices have stabilised in the area. However, Portico still predicts slight growth of between 2-5% over the next two years.
Farringdon is set to become one of Britain's busiest train stations when Crossrail arrives, as it will be the only station from which passengers can reach all three London airports, along with Thameslink and Underground trains.
The Sales Manager of Portico's Bloomsbury branch, Lucy Adamson, says: "Investing in central London in the areas around Tottenham Court Road such as Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury and towards the City in Farringdon have not been considered risky but rather stable in terms of the potential for assured capital growth in recent years, increasing on average by 5% every year in value.
"The Farringdon area guarantees to produce a good return in rental income, due to the continuously increasing demand to live in central areas close to the commercial and transport hubs and universities – and landlords in the area experience, on average, only one week void period between tenancies."
The area's desirability is being driven by Crossrail, which will improve connections to the hotspot from outer London and encourage further investment and economic growth.
The areas on the western part of the Elizabeth line have seen huge house price growth, thanks to regeneration and shorter journey times. Infrastructure and redevelopment are making a real difference to Acton, and there are some extremely desirable places to live, such as Poet's Corner, the Mill Hill Conservation Area, or anywhere along the Bedford Park borders. The area directly around the imminent Crossrail station is also highly sought-after.
Many savvy buyers have already purchased properties in Acton, which has an average two-bed house price of £400,000. Portico expects values to increase by 15-20% by the time Crossrail is complete.
Crossrail will finally put Ilford on the Tube map! Although it is not traditionally an elegant place to live, it is certainly becoming gentrified as a result of the new transport plans. New build apartments, trendy eateries and bars are popping up in the east London borough, signalling a wave of new buyers coming into the area.
It is one of the best value spots in London, with an average two-bed house price of just £280,000 – despite values rising since the announcement of Crossrail. Ahead of the line's completion, Portico forecasts further price rises of 10%. It believes the area will prosper as a result, making it an ideal location to both live and invest in.
Romford is increasingly becoming a popular choice for homebuyers, as many are driven out of the capital by soaring house prices. The Essex town offers affordable housing (an average two-bed price of £227,000), a quick commute (trains to Liverpool Street take 20 minutes), and a series of fashionable cafes, delis, bars, and independent shops and boutiques.
House prices have already hit record highs in the area due to infrastructure plans, but Portico expects them to surge even further until Crossrail is fully operational in 2019.
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Photos of my home town. The only mildly interesting thing about Keighley is the way you say it: 'Keethley' (or 'Keefley' if you're a local yokel...).
The audience departs after a surprisingly good performance of Great Expectations in December 2018. Good to see the theatre still popular, and that you still get a cup of tea on a proper cup and saucer, delivered to your seat, with biscuits, for just 50p.
This has been here for years, run by the Keighley and District Model Engineering Society who also sail boats on Keighley Tarn. The track is a large loop on concrete supports. There are buildings too, for the shop and presumably storage. Used to come here when I was a kid. It's good it survives.
Lavish decorations don't seem to be attracting many customers in this December 2017 scene.
Down an unprepossessing back street in Keighley lies a surprisingly civilised place to play snooker and pool. I play here each week and occasionally win.
The distinctive 1960s building is removed from the corner of Cavendish St and North St in March 2017. No great loss, some would say, but I have little confidence it will be replaced by something better.
The back and side of the mill is a rather sad sight, with chunks lost to fire, and blackened stone.
Devonshire Street. I've seen a few plays – good and bad – here over the years, including a very good performance of Abigail's Party in the late 1970s or early 1980s. If I remember right it used to be called Keighley little Theatre.


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The cheapest way to get from Axel to Katwijk aan Zee is to drive which costs 24€ - 35€ and takes 1h 54m.
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The distance between Axel and Katwijk aan Zee is 109 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
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There is no direct connection from Axel to Katwijk aan Zee. However, you can take the bus to Goes, Station, take the walk to Goes, take the train to Leiden Centraal, take the walk to Leiden, Leiden Centraal, then take the line 31 bus to Katwijk, Noordeinde. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Katwijk aan Zee.
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Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Katwijk aan Zee (literally, Katwijk-upon-Sea) is a seaside resort located on the North Sea at the mouth of the Oude Rijn. It is situated in the municipality of Katwijk and the province of South Holland. - Wikipedia
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Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens. It is situated in Lisse, the Netherlands. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 ha.
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (English: National Museum of Antiquities) is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands. It is located in Leiden. The Museum grew out of the collection of Leiden University and still closely co-operates with its Faculty of Archaeology. The museum calls itself the national center for archaeology, and focuses on ancient Egypt, the ancient Near East, the classical world of Greece, Etruria and Rome and the early (prehistoric, Roman and Medieval) Netherlands.
Madurodam is a miniature park and tourist attraction in the Scheveningen district of The Hague in the Netherlands. It is home to a range of 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities and large developments. The park was opened in 1952 and has since been visited by tens of millions of visitors. The entirety of net proceeds from the park go towards various charities in the Netherlands. In 2012, Madurodam celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Dutch: Nederlands Centrum voor Biodiversiteit Naturalis) is a national museum of natural history and a research center on biodiversity in Leiden, Netherlands. Although its current name and organization is relatively recent, its history can be traced back to the early 1800s. Its collections contain approximately 37 million specimens, one of the largest natural history collections in the world. In late 2016 the center closed its main building for renovations, with plans to re-open in late 2018. Temporary exhibitions are open in the pesthuis entrance building during the renovations.
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I've seen Star Trek Into Darkness in IMAX 3D and regular 3D. This review will cover both. So, in the words of the movie's antagonist, John Harrison, "Shall we begin."
Star Trek Into Darkness is the sequel to the 2009 successful reboot of the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek. J.J. Abrams who directed the 2009 movie is again brought on to direct. The 2009 writers Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci also return to create the screenplay with Damon Lindelof. I'll admit that I'm a Trekker and liked the 2009 movie but found it light in terms of being Star Trek. So I'm a harder critic of the Star Trek films.
Star Trek Into Darkness starts out with the crew of the Enterprise working to stop a volcano from erupting on the planet Nibiru. The Enterprise is hidden underwater so it won't be exposed to the primitive population. Such contamination would violate the Prime Directive which prohibits interference with native populations. Spock (Zachery Quinto) gets stranded in the volcano. Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) decides to expose the Enterprise to rescue Spock. Back on earth, Kirk is punished for violating the Prime Directive and he loses command of the Enterprise to Admiral Christopher Pike. (Bruce Greenwood) While accompanying Pike to a meeting of senior command, the conference is interrupted by an attack from John Harrison. (Benedict Cumberbatch) He's a member of Starfleet who recently bombed a London Starfleet archive. He flees to the Klingon home world of Kronos. Admiral Alexander Marcus (Peter Weller) sends the Enterprise back under the command of Captain Kirk to kill Harrison.
Kirk is portrayed here as an older but not wiser Kirk. In the first movie, he's confident but kind of an arrogant jerk. Chris Pine gives him that swagger. But it's the beginning of the evolution to a more mature Kirk that is on display here. Pine's Kirk shows insecurity, doubt and finally humility. Zachery Quinto's Spock is a wonder here. There's a line where Quinto's Spock acknowledges that he displays multiple attitudes at once. You see Quinto plays a Vulcan, a member of a race that suppresses emotions. It's remarkable that Quinto displays emotion in a cool and collected manner. Zoe Saldana is Uhura. She's not given much to do but when she is on the screen, she loves her man (Spock) and is a bold, take charge woman. Karl Urban comes back as Dr. Leonard McCoy. He's pitch perfect. His McCoy is not an imitation of DeForest Kelley who originally played him. It's a performance that captures the passionate doctor of the sixties show. Peter Weller gives Marcus a regal and commanding vibe. But it's Benedict Cumberbatch as Harrison who nearly steals the film. He's a chameleon when it comes to his motivations. He manipulates. He's vicious. It's a magnetic performance.
Director J.J. Abrams doesn't doesn't ditch his trademark style for Star Trek Into Darkness. It's a visual style that has a rich color palette. There are epic scenes. He handles action sequences well but has bad tendency to keep the camera moving at warp speed. This leads to confusion. That happens when there's a battle between Kirk's squad and Klingons. It makes me want to say to Abrams that it's a movie not a documentary. Fortunately, 3D filmmaking prohibits aggressive camera movement since that would make the audience sick. So Abrams is a little more restrained here. But there's still his love of the editing technique of fast cutting. While Abrams use of it adds to the excitement, it can come off as an appeal to teenagers with ADHD. Still, Abrams does a much better job of balancing dialogue with the action by breaking up the action set pieces. This movie breathes better than the 2009 movie. Abrams also has a great rhythm when it comes to getting out the emotion and humor in a scene.
But a good movie starts with a good screenplay. And Star Trek Into Darkness' has a good screenplay. As actor Leonard Nimoy likes to say, Star Trek works on multiple levels. There's adventure. There's emotion. And there are ideas. Scientific or philosophical. Star Trek Into Darkness explores many ideas. The Prime Directive. War. The war on terror. Revenge. Death. Yet the film flies between all these ideas with grace and humor. And the humor works better this time. It's not forced but flows from the situation. Still, this is a summer tentpole. And the action pieces are all logically connected smartly by various plot devices. A tribble makes a innocuous appearance here and turns into an important plot point later. Excellent stuff. There are very few miscues. I'm not a big fan of the literal references to an earlier Star Trek movie but I'll just accept that maybe it's the new timeline trying to correct to the old one. (You have to watch the first movie and get the reference to "alternate reality.")
As for the which version of Star Trek Into Darkness, you should see, let me start first with what kind of 3D film it is. It's a 3D conversion from 2D. The process of converting a 2D movie into a 3D movie is like creating a cinematic pop up book. Don't expect to see nooks and crannies, light and shadow that a 3D camera rig will pick up. As the late film critic Roger Ebert likes to say, you cannot make a 2D movie into a 3D movie.
Someday, say in the twenty third century, the technology to convert a 2D movie into a movie that looks like it was filmed in 3D may exist. But as of 2013, we don't have that capability. Paramount forced 3D on director J.J. Abrams. So, one can argue it's a cash grab. But Abrams does something different here. He filmed empty sets to help in the conversion process. Did it work? No. Both the IMAX and 3D versions lack pop, and depth. Neither version made me say "wow." There were many times I questioned whether the movie was released in 3D. While the IMAX version has 30 minutes specifically shot for the format, it's not special enough from the regular 3D version. IMAX does have the better resolution and consequently it had better 3D effects. So if you must see Star Trek Into Darkness in 3D choose IMAX. Otherwise choose the 2D version.
Star Trek Into Darkness is an exciting, funny, smart film. The best compliment I can give to any Star Trek production is that they made Star Trek. In Star Trek Into Darkness, they made Star Trek. The grade is A.
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Euro forecast: Is the UK heading for a recession?
July 8, 2019 by Chris Doane
If you're looking for a Euro forecast, it may interest you to know that the Pound is coming under increased selling pressure, as economists expect a sharp economic slowdown in quarter two.
Following a buoyant first quarter, the Bank of England is expecting the UK economy to flatline, and some economists expect the UK economy to contract. The UK economy has not contracted for seven years, but many fear that we're on the cusp of a recession. This is with the manufacturing and construction sectors slowing, and the services sector struggling to keep its head above water.
Big investment decisions are not being made by firms as Brexit uncertainty continues. With little chance of a breakthrough, the outlook for the UK remains bleak. Odds of a no-deal Brexit are increasing, adding further pressure to the UK currency. The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) has warned that businesses are not committing to large capital outlays and, instead, are looking at areas where costs can be cut.
Pound to Euro rate approaching six-month lows
The GBP/EUR interbank market remains in the 1.11s. This is very close to the six-month low that we saw recently and more than 5% lower than the high we saw in early May, two months ago. A purchase of €200,000 would now cost you £9,000 more than in early May.
Whilst no side wants a no-deal Brexit, markets now fear that this could happen by accident. It is difficult to see how progress can be made, with the European Union showing little willingness to renegotiate Theresa May's deal, or more specifically the Irish backstop, and the UK in complete disarray about what it wants.
Boris Johnson looks set to take control of the Tory Party in the next few weeks. With MPs subsequently on holiday for much of the summer, it seems little will happen before September. This gives the UK government less than two months before the new Brexit deadline. In the meantime, economic data and confidence are likely to remain weak. This will make it difficult for Sterling to break away from this low.
For more information on how your Euro purchase or sale may be affected, please feel free to contact me.
Chris Doane
Filed Under: Euro Strength Tagged With: Brexit, Brexit deal, Pound to Euro exchange rates, pound to euro forecast, sterling weakness, UK economy stagnating
Will the Euro rise? Sterling sinks on political uncertainty
June 24, 2019 by Chris Doane
If you want to know 'will the Euro rise?', you may like to learn that political uncertainty is once again damaging the Pound, as the UK currency loses more value against the Euro and other majors during Monday's trading.
Fears that the Conservative party will elect Eurosceptic Boris Johnson as Prime Minister are weighing on the Pound and any prospect of a recovery. Since Theresa May resigned, the Pound has fallen more than 5% against the Euro, increasing the cost of buying €200,000 by nearly £9,000.
Boris Johnson is the clear favourite to lead the party, with over 100 Tory MP votes in each ballot. However, the decision is now in the hands of the Tory membership, which has around 160,000 members. The general consensus is that Boris has enough support to clinch the win. That said, I think this race could be closer than some think, with Jeremy Hunt keen to impress and Boris struggling to keep himself out of trouble.
Euro predictions: Boris in the headlines
This weekend, neighbours of Boris and his partner reported a heated disturbance at Boris's flat and the police were called. It's not clear what caused the disturbance, but unsurprisingly, Boris has been keen to play down the event, whilst other ABB (Anyone But Boris) followers are keen for Boris to provide an explanation.
Expectation had been for Sterling to start 2019 on the back foot as Brexit uncertainty remained the biggest challenge, but with a rebound once the UK struck a deal with Brussels. However, Brexit negotiations have stalled and it's not clear exactly what Boris's approach will be, assuming Boris wins the race. So the UK currency looks like it could be in for a rough ride.
For more information on how political events may affect your purchase or sale of Euros, you can reach me directly on 01494 671800 or at chris.doane@purefx.co.uk.
Filed Under: Euro Strength, The Week Ahead Tagged With: Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt, no-deal Brexit, Pound to Euro exchange rates, pound to euro forecast, sterling weakness
Pound to Euro forecast: No direction from BoE's Mark Carney
June 14, 2019 by Brett Goulty
In today's Pound to Euro forecast, we'll see how the Pound has continued to weaken against the Euro following Boris Johnson's win yesterday, at the first round of the Conservatives' leadership contest.
Boris Johnson won 114 votes, leaving only 200 votes remaining for the other candidates, which shows him as the clear favourite. Confirmation of the final two candidates should be known on the 20th June next week.
If there is a continuation of Pound weakness, we could see the GBP/EUR exchange rate retest the lows we saw in January. On the 2nd January 2019, the interbank exchange rate hit a low of 1.0955.
Euro predictions: Will the Bank of England look to increase interest rates?
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney spoke this afternoon, but made no mention on monetary policy ahead of next Thursday's interest rate decision. He usually down plays the UK's prospects and highlights the dangers of a no deal Brexit.
With the weaker economic growth data and manufacturing data we have seen more recently, it is likely that there will be no change in the interest rate. This is currently forecast at 0.75%.
With this in mind, it would not be a surprise to see the Pound continue to weaken in value in the near term and could move in value very quickly.
To discuss how I can assist and keep you abreast of market movements and economic information ahead of next weeks' interest rate decision, please feel free to contact me directly here.
If you do not have the funds available now, we can always secure your currency on a forward contract, allowing you to secure an exchange rate today for a future payment. This requires a 10% deposit with the balance being paid on a date of your choice up to one year ahead.
Brett Goulty
Filed Under: Euro Strength, The Week Ahead Tagged With: Bank of England, interest rate, Mark Carney, Pound to Euro exchange rates, pound to euro forecast, sterling weakness
What will happen to rates to buy Euros owing to the fallout from the Brexit vote (Tom Holian)
July 8, 2016 by Tom Holian
Sterling Euro exchange rates are now trading at close to their lowest level to buy Euros with Sterling since November 2013 after the biggest single daily drop since the Euro was created.
Sterling dropped by as much as 10 cents against the single currency on the day when the EU referendum results were announced.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has suggested that the UK could look at cutting interest rates or going down the line of further Quantitative Easing. With the central bank meeting due to take place next week any change in policy could see further Sterling weakness.
Indeed, Sterling has fallen owing to the rumours that a change in policy could take place so if no change happens next Thursday we could see a small recovery in Pound Sterling.
UK economic data has been rather mixed of late as confirmed with yesterday's Industrial output figures.
Politically we are now getting closer to finding out who may replace current Prime Minister David Cameron who will be leaving his post in October.
The race is now down to two candidates Teresa May or Andrea Leadsom.
Both politically and economically the UK is facing an uncertain future and until we get some clarity of one or both of these issues I expect to see continued volatility between Sterling and the Euro.
If you need to either buy or sell Euros and want to protect yourself against further movements you may wish to consider buying a forward contract which allows you to secure an exchange rate for the future. This can be particularly useful if you're already on a tight budget or buying a property in Europe.
If you have a currency transfer to make and want to save money on exchange rates compared to using your exchange rates compared to using your own bank then contact me directly for a free quote. Tom Holian teh@currencies.co.uk
Filed Under: Economic Information, Euro Strength, The Week Ahead Tagged With: Bank of England, Brexit, currency transfer, Mark Carney, save money, sell euros, sterling weakness, Tom Holian
EUR Makes Gains During Thursday Morning's Trading (Matthew Vassallo)
March 31, 2016 by Matt Vassallo
The EUR has made further strides during Thursday morning trading, with GBP/EUR rates dropping by over a cent. This move has come about despite the upward revision of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures to 2.1%.
This would usually have boosted Sterling's value but it is likely the markets are still reacting to yesterday's announcement by Tata Steel regarding potentially shutting down their Port Talbot operation. This would have obvious negative effects on the local community but it is the wider connotations that the markets are reacting to. There is a complete lack of confidence in the UK economy and its long-term prospects and this is being reflected in the Pound's value. We are seeing a general decline in GBP exchange rates and the EUR is benefiting as a result.
My opinion is that whilst the Eurozone has made some positive strides over the past few months, there is no way it should be valued at its current level against GBP. EUR sellers should be taking advantage of the huge improvement seen since the turn of the year, as I feel the markets are starting to factor in a possible "Brexit" and any indication that this won't occur is likely to strengthen the Pound's position significantly.
If you have an upcoming currency requirement and would like to be kept up to date with all the latest market movements, or simply wish to compare our award winning exchange rates with your current provider, then please feel free to contact me on 0044 1494 787 478 and ask one of the team for Matt. Alternatively, I can be emailed directly on mtv@currencies.co.uk
Matt Vassallo
Filed Under: Economic Information, Euro Strength, Euro Weakness, Media Quotes, The Week Ahead Tagged With: Best EUR exchange rates, Best GBP/EUR exchange rates, best Sterling exchange rates, Best UK exchange rates, Brexit, EUR forecast, EUR strength, gbpeur forecast, sterling weakness, Tata Steel
Is Recent EUR Strength Fabricated? (Matthew Vassallo)
February 23, 2016 by Matt Vassallo
The EUR has continued its march during Tuesday's trading, with further gains against GBP but has lost some ground against the USD.
GBP/EUR rates have been falling since the weekend, with fears over a possible UK "Brexit" from the EU dominating headlines. These feelings were intensified following Major of London Boris Johnson's comments suggesting he would support an out vote. Despite my feeling that we will not see a scenario occur where the UK does leave, the uncertainty it is causing is enough to shake the markets, with the Pound dropping at its fastest rate in 6 years during Monday's trading.
Due to the general negativity surrounding the UK economy at present, we are seeing the EUR gain value that is perhaps somewhat distorted. The Eurozone is hardly free from its own economic shackles and I do feel that we will see the same old problems, for example Greece, raise their head again sooner rather than later. When this happens it will likely weakens the EUR and my feeling is that the Pound will find protection above 1.25, even umber current market conditions.
For this reason I would not gamble on what has become an increasingly unpredictable market and secure any EUR sell positions off the back of the recent improvement.
If you have an upcoming currency requirement and would like to be kept up to date with all the latest market movements, or simply wish to compare our award winning exchange rates with your current provider, then please feel free to contact me on 0044 1494 787 478 and ask one of the reception team for Matt. Alternatively, you can email me directly on mtv@currencies.co.uk
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EUR Makes Further Strides During Tuesday's Trading! (Matthew Vassallo)
The EUR has continued its meteoric rise of late and with a spike against GBP during Tuesday afternoon's trading, it continues to put pressure on the Pound. Investors see the EUR as a more viable investment under current market conditions and with the European Central Bank (ECB) and its president Mario Draghi reaffirming their commitment to the future of the Eurozone and the single currency, I expect the EUR to continue to find protection under 1.30 against GBP.
Mario Draghi hinted in his speech earlier this week, that the QE programme they embarked on last year was starting to have a positive impact on the Eurozone economy. Despite it being extended beyond they're initial target of September this year, the view from the ECB is that it has been a success and the economy is starting to see the results. With unemployment dropping and growth forecasts being raised, many clients will feel that the current EUR trend is set to continue.
However, despite this obvious improvement I am still wary about making the assumption that the EUR will make huge strides over the coming months. I see the current levels on GBP/EUR as being undervalued form Sterling's standpoint, particularly when you consider how strong the UK recovery was looking only a couple of months ago. I believe the current climate is a mirror of what we saw last year, when Sterling was overvalued based on a complete lack of confidence in the Eurozone. Fast forward 12 months and whilst I don't believe the UK is being viewed in quite the same negative light, the current climate is certainly dragging the Pounds value down. The consequence of this is increased but possibly slightly fabricated EUR strength.
For this reason I would not gamble on the various instabilities inside the Eurozone, eg Greece and even larger economies like Italy and Spain, continuing to fly under the radar for much longer and take advantage of the huge improvement we've seen for those clients holding the single currency.
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Sterling Woes Continue to Benefit the EUR (Matthew Vassallo)
The EUR has continued its march against GBP during Thursday mornings trading, with GBP/EUR rate dropping by almost 2 cents from its earlier high. This move is a continuation of the recent trend for Sterling, which has been on a negative slide since the turn of the year.
The EUR has been the chief benefactor of this downturn and has improved by approximately 15 cents from the lows we saw only 6 months ago. To put this in perspective this is an additional £17,000 on a 200,000 EUR/GBP transfer. This improvement has been attributed to a number of factors, not least the current uncertainty surrounding a potential "Brexit" from the EU and the upcoming referendum. Whilst this scenario is unlikely in my opinion, just the uncertainty it creates is enough to cause Sterling to weaken.
We also need consider the key triggers that were dragging the EUR down last year. Greece for example was a key contributor to this and the problems here have, for now at least, been swept under the carpet. The UK is also feeling the effects of a strong 2015 for the Pound. Due to the strength we saw, the knock on effect is a drop in UK exports, as highlighted by our trade balance figures released earlier this week. The Bank of England's (BoE) stance has also changed and it seems as though they are now actively trying to devalue GBP to boost trade and whilst our central banks mind-set remains like this, it is highly unlikely we will see any major spikes for the Pound.
I still feel the Pound will find some support sooner rather than later but we may find GBP/EUR dips towards 1.25 before it bottoms out. I wouldn't gamble on what has become an extremely unpredictable market and if we do see a turnaround in UK economic data and there is a recovery towards 1.30, I would be very tempted to secure any short-term EUR positions.
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EUR Strength Puts Further Pressure on GBP (Matthew Vassallo)
February 4, 2016 by Matt Vassallo
The EUR has made gains during Thursday's trading, with a move against GBP particularly poignant. GBP/EUR rates have dropped by 2 cents from today's high and what was dubbed "Super Thursday" by investors has proved to be anything but for those clients holding Sterling.
We had a host of key UK data releases today but they have made for grim reading. Whilst rates were kept on hold at 0.5% but the subsequent minutes have shown that the vote against rate hike was now unanimous. This has been 8-1 over recent months and the fact not one member voted in favour of a rate rise, is likely to handicap any major advances for the Pound over the coming days.
Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has also made a public address and was not overly bullish, again news which is not going prove to be positive for Sterling. The BoE's Quarterly Inflation report was also released and with on-going concerns surrounding the current levels, it is no real surprise to see all members vote against a rate hike under current market conditions.
The UK recovery is certainly stuttering and although I still feel the Eurozone has a number of 'ticking time bombs' to contend with, the current market feeling is not allowing any sort of sustained support for the Pound. I'm still expecting it to find support around 1.30 but until the BoE's stance changes then a move back to 1.35 is unlikely. European Central Bank (ECB0 president Mario Draghi has been far more bullish in his recent statements and despite the acceptance that they will have to extend their current Quantitative Easing (QE) programme beyond September of this year as planned, he is as committed as ever to ensuring the future of the single currency and has stated the ECB will do whatever necessary to support the Eurozone economy moving forward.
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Will the EUR Continue to Gain Value? (Matthew Vassallo)
January 25, 2016 by Matt Vassallo
The EUR continued its march last week and despite a small fight back from Sterling on Friday, the general trend since the turn of the year has certainly been positive for EUR sellers. We've discussed at length the reasoning behind the recent EUR improvement but the key question now is whether this trend will continue, or has the EUR reached its limit in the short-term?
Personally I now expect the Pound to find support around 1.30 and although we did see this level breached last week, it wasn't sustainable under current market conditions and the Pound bounced back. In fact Sterling did seem to gathering some momentum on Friday, with GBP/EUR moving back towards 1.33 before snapping back below 1.32 today. This range indicates that GBP/EUR may be finding its level and I wouldn't be surprised if 1.30 becomes the benchmark over the coming months, rather than 1.40 for much of 2015.
The run of inconsistent UK data looks set to continue and with the Bank of England (BoE) stance now supporting Sterling's current value, it will be difficult for the Pound to make any sustained inroads over the coming weeks. BoE governor Mark Carney is talking tomorrow and I'm not expecting the content of his speech to be overly positive, or support any aggressive GBP spikes. His current stance is that the UK does not need to raise interest rates anytime soon and with talk of a possible 'Brexit' from the EU starting to dominate headlines, the uncertainty this creates is likely to unsettle investors and handicap the Pound.
Looking at the Eurozone and despite an improvement in their economic output, we are seeing nothing ground-breaking in terms of a leap forward. The current levels on GBP/EUR indicate a lack of confidence in the UK economy, not an overriding feeling that the Eurozone has solved all of its problems. Inflation levels remain a concern and as we can see on EUR/USD, the single currency is still struggling to make any serious impact.
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EUR Strength Softens During Friday's Trading (Matthew Vassallo)
The EUR has made great strides since the turn of the year, with gains against both GBP & USD. The major improvement has come against the Pound, with the EUR breaking 1.30 on the exchange a couple of times this week. The Pound did find some support under this level and we have seen it recover above this threshold but the fact it was breached in the first place is extremely poignant in my opinion.
For an extended period GBP/EUR levels were trading above 1.40 and despite my feeling that the Pound was overvalued at this level, we certainly didn't expect rates to drop as quickly, or aggressively as they have. It seemed as though 1.30 would provide protection for those clients holding GBP and whilst this week's move may have only tested this resistance levels, the overall picture is not looking particularly positive.
I do feel the Pound will continue to find support around the current levels under current market conditions. European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi indicated yesterday that they may increase the current Quantitative Easing (QE) programme, in order to counter the on-going low inflation and this would almost certainly hurt the EUR.
I do feel that EUR sellers should take advantage of these recent gains, as the Eurozone remains fragile and in my opinion unreliable. Whilst we have seen a sustained improvement for the single currency there are a number of variables and outside influences to consider and any further problems in one of the main Eurozone economies, will have a negative domino effect on others.
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Sterling Euro Exchange Rates poised to fall owing to the Bank of England? (Tom Holian)
January 14, 2016 by Tom Holian
Since the start of the year Sterling Euro exchange rates have had a difficult start hitting the lowest level to buy Euros since February 2015.
Economic data since December has also started to come out negatively which has also caused Sterling to hit its lowest level to buy US Dollars.
Chancellor George Osborne warned that the UK is in for a difficult year and there is a cocktail of risks ahead.
Later today the Bank of England meet to discuss interest rates and for a long time we have seen an 8-1 split with 1 member voting for a rate hike. If we see a change in the voting pattern and the vote change to 9-0 we could see further Sterling weakness vs the Euro.
With the BoE having already stated not that long ago that interest rates will not go up until 2017 and with inflation in the UK struggling then I expect to see some negativity from the meeting.
Indeed, the minutes published straight after are likely to show risks to the economy and this could see further weakness for Sterling.
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Bachir Moussa Mohammed Nafi est un homme politique palestinien né en 1953 en Égypte. Il est titulaire d'un passeport égyptien et irlandais.

Biographie

Bashir Nafi a été membre du comité éditorial de la revue Al-Mukhtar Al-Islami, publiée au Caire de 1979 à 1981. Fathi Shaqaqi, le fondateur et dirigeant du Jihad islamique palestinien (JIP), écrivait des articles pour cette revue, sous le pseudonyme de Fathi Ibrahim.

Après l'assassinat d'Anouar el-Sadate, Bachir Nafi part au Royaume-Uni en 1982. Là-bas, Baschir Nafi devient membre du comité éditorial de la revue en langue arabe Al-Taliah Al-Islamiyah (L'islamique d'avant-garde), un mensuel publié à Londres, et siège à son conseil d'administration jusqu'en 1986.

Au début des années 1990, Bachir Nafi part aux États-Unis en tant que chercheur dans le Monde des entreprises et des études Islam (WISE), fondé par Sami al-Arian, responsable d'une organisation proche du JIP aux États-Unis. En 1995, Bachir Nafi est décrit comme un « membre éminent » du JIP. En 1996, Bachir Nafi est expulsé des États-Unis et repart en Angleterre.

Voir aussi
 Jihad islamique palestinien

Naissance en 1953
Personnalité politique palestinienne
Personnalité politique égyptienne
Membre d'une faction armée islamiste

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There is a first for everything and this was supposed to be my first 100 mile race and finish. Unfortunately, it ended up being my first DNF. It took me almost a week to sit down and try to write about this race. It's been a real downer for me. I had such high hopes and I had prepared for and looked forward to this race for quite some time. In the end, I decided to write this race report to get this race off my mind for now to start focusing on my next big event. For me, that will likely be the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler in Huntsville, Texas in February of 2011. I just can't wait longer than that to get this DNF monkey off my back.
Richard and I loaded up my Jeep and left for Sylacauga, Alabama at 12PM sharp...well, sort of. We left Richard's house and had to turn around to get his cell phone charger. At 12:15PM, we were finally off to the race...uuhm, not really. After grabbing lunch at a local Subway shop, Richard remembered that we had to turn around again, unless I wanted him to run without shorts. I certainly didn't want to expose my fellow runners to that. He somehow managed to pack 6 drop bags and other gear, yet forgot to pack this very basic piece of running gear, shorts. Once we finally left town around 1PM, we expected to make it to Sylacauga in about 3 hours. Once we arrived in town, we checked into the race hotel (Jameson Inn) and left for the pre-registration site to pick up our bib numbers, drop off our drop bags and enjoy the pre-race carbo dinner. The first thing I noticed once we received our bibs was the cool swag we all received (see picture above). There were Pinhoti 100 socks, a tech shirt, a t-shirt, Moeben sleeves for every runner and even more giveaways after the dinner. I have to say, top notch stuff that by itself was worth every penny of the already low entry fee. At the dinner, we met a bunch of nice folks from all over the country. More than one Richard and I asked ourselves what we were doing here with all these folks that actually looked like seasoned ultra runners. I couldn't explain to you what qualified someone as "looking like an ultra runner". I can only say that I don't resemble one and I certainly felt like I was in way above my head. Unfortunately, that would prove partially true the following day.
I had prepared 4 drop bags well in advance of the race and ended up shufflling them around the day before the race due to the rather cold weather conditions expected for race day. Actually, I prepared drop buckets as suggested by someone on an online forum. I just sounded like a great idea to have a "seat" readily available when changing shoes late in the race.
I had also prepped a Finish line bag containing the following items: Flip-Flops, Socks, T-Shirt (long and short sleeve), Pants, Boxers, Jacket, Soap, Deodorant and a Towel.
Richard and I had set our alarms for 3AM Saturday morning. I got up on time, took a quick shower and went to the hotel lobby for a cup of coffee. By 3:45 AM we were off to the Sylacauga Rec Center, from where a bus would shuttle us to the start line. We left just after 4AM and arrived at the trailhead about an hour and a half later. After a couple of folks got checked in and some of the race bib issues had been resolved (long story), the race got underway just a couple of minutes after 6AM. Richard and I had lined up in the final third of runners, expecting to start slow and get slower as the day wore on. It was bitter cold at the start and it wouldn't warm up significantly over the course of the day. After about an hour into the race, daylight quickly lit up the trails and we no longer needed our headlamps that were required at the start. We also warmed up just a little and decided to drop our top layer and hats at the 13 mile aid station. Bad idea. While the sun did provide warmth whenever it shone down on the trails, we didn't really get to see it much as were were mostly running on the side of the mountain ridge opposite to the sun. Warm-ups due to the sun shining on us were sporadic at best.
This created the first major problem of the race for me. I wouldn't have drop bag access with warmer clothes for another 20 miles and if the day did not warm up more, I would end up being cold for most of the day. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened. Note to self, learn to layer properly and do not shed excess layers until I am absolutely certain I will not need them.
I also experienced heavy legs just 15 miles into the race. This has never ever happened to me before and all I can figure is the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler I ran three weeks prior to Pinhoti. It wasn't the distance but the fact that I pushed hard for the last 10 miles of that race because I felt so good. As a matter of fact, I actually ran the final 10 miles as fast as the first 10 miles of that race. There were no fatigue issues immediately following the race either. I was back to running Monday morning feeling great without any soreness whatsoever. Still, pushing late in that race must have caused the problems I experienced at Pinhoti. Note to self, treat every run immediately preceeding a big race like a training run, meaning, DO NOT RACE.
Richard noticed my fatigue issues very early on. But he did what every good running buddy does, he didn't comment on it hoping that I would be able to run through it. While I never really did feel fresh or great on this day, I did manage to push through the early fatigue and soreness maintaining the pace we had settled into, continuously gaining on the cutoff clock. That's what kept me going. As the miles clicked away, we kept on gaining time. Our goal was to just finish below the thirty hour cutoff. There were no specific time goals other than to finish and we were well on track. Richard let us most of the day, dragging my tired body behind him, keeping the encouragement going. He could tell I wasn't having a good day. He heard me breathing heavy all day and that's not something he (nor I) was used to.
Throughout the race, I had been very strict to myself about taking in an SCap and a gel about every hour to make sure I keep my nutritional balance. At aid stations, I would grab a piece of banana, some prezles and potatoes, whenever possible. Starting at mile 40, I really looked forward to and took advantage of hot chicken noodle soup that was provided to us by the aid stations. It kept me going for the next 20 miles. In past races, ice cold coke had had that affect on me, but due to the rather cold temps, chicken noodle soup did a much better job. We had also staged our first drop bags here and I was eager to put on an additional layer of clothing. That fleece top felt like heaven. Luckily, I had kept my mitts on for the entire race until now and I never felt the need to shed them. Another sign that this really was one very cold day. Richard and I managed to get out of this major aid station in just over 2 minutes, still gaining on the cutoff clock;-) Now we made our way down "Blue Hell" and Silent trail. Just after finishing the blue hell section, I started to feel a very slight twinge behind my left knee. I figured I'd just run through it, certain that it would loosen up again later on. I had never had any knee problems so I figured it'll pass.
Unfortunately, it never did. Over the next 10 miles, it would slowly get worse, but not quite unbearable, yet. I also had the worst fall yet during any of my races. With roughly 50 miles under my belt for the day, I tripped over a root and ended up on my back heading downhill on the trail, flailing my arms and legs like an upside down turtle. I literally did not know how to turn my body around and get back up. Luckily, Richard just told me to stop moving and grab his hand. Thanks buddy! After I was upright again, I did a quick systems' check. Other than a bruised right hip and elbow, everything was fine. But that left knee kept on hurting. I remember telling Richard that somehting had to give if I was to make it all the way, either the knee pain or the cold had to go.
Once we reached Adams Gap at mile 55, we finally met up with Richard's parents, who were kind enough to crew us for part of the race. We really were supposed to meet them earlier, but we were making such good time that we missed them at an earlier aid station by just 5 minutes. Anyway, they were nice enough to make their way to Adams Gap with hot cocoa and McD cheeseburgers. Those burgers were awesome. I also had acecss to my next drop bag at this aid station, so I put on everything in my bucket. Winter jacket, long pants, hat, etc. Finally, I got warm. But that's were the good news ended. Leaving the aid station with new and warmer clothes and refueled, I thought I was ready to push on. We were doing really well on time, but the pain in my left knee had literally doubled in intensity since entering the aid station. I guess stopping to change really had a negative effect on my body.
I was literally unable to run. And even walking started to hurt as soon as the jeep road we were on started to incline just slightly. We were still able to speed hike at about 113-15 minute pace, but I knew it was all over once I'd hit the single track trails again. I knew I couldn't maintain this pace on the trails and I really didn't want to get stuck in the middle of the night on the trails, forcing Richard to stay with me, not allowing him to continue his quest. Therefore, I had to make the difficult decision to drop at mile 60. After announcing my bib number, I notified the aid station crew that I was dropping out. Richard's parents had made their way down the jeep road to meet us again at this aid station and they were kind enough to drive my beaten body all the way back to the hotel in Sylacauga, were I was able to get a room for another night at the Jameson Inn. I got some food at the Huddle House next door and went to sleep. I hda set my alarm for 10 AM the next morning in order to make my way to the finish line to cheer on my buddy Richard as he entered the stadium and crossed the finish line. I am proud (and a little envious, I'm not gonna lie) that Richard completed his first 100 mile attempt in 28 hours and 55 minutes. Way to get that belt buckle, Richard!
Ultra Kraut, Great race report sorry for the DNF. It happens all the time to the best even. Looks like you already have plans for your next adventure and that is awesome. I'll have to look you up at Dizzy Fifties as I am doing the 50k as well. Hope the knee is feeling better.
Great report and also sorry for the DNF. Sounds like we had similar experiences out there and it just wasn't our day. So glad to hear you already have a next attempt planned. Can't wait to read THAT report!!
Psyche, just read your account of the race, very much in sync with mine. It was nice meeting you at the pre-race dinner. I am sure we'll see you again soon at an upcoming ultra in the area.
Great report, tough DNF. Not much you can do with an injury like that. I wrote my first DNF report in June (Bighorn) and it was no fun at all. Even worse, mine was just a lack of mental toughness. See you at Rocky!
You might want to try a good PT who knows running mechanics to address the knee. An overuse injury is often a result of something out of line, mechanically (pronation, etc.). Also, you may want to try more food or fuel. One gel per hour is likely less than 100 calories. I try to shoot for 200-300 per hour.
It's tough to DNF, but better to not do serious damage. You'll be back!