Wall tapestries have become a popular form of decoration for both the home and the office in 2018.
Not only are their myriad designs to choose from, (with the choice among some of the biggest e-commerce retailers being huge), they are an attractive and cost-effective way of decorating large empty wall spaces.
And let's not forget the practical perspective.
If decorating an office with standard painting and decoration, (or maybe even wallpaper), there's the disruption that occurs as you get in tradesman to carry out the work.
In the home you may decide to do such decorating yourself. However, for those that are little nervous about using the paintbrush, or worse still cutting strips of wall paper, a simpler solution is definitely the way forward.
This of course where a beautiful tapestry can step in. A well chosen tapestry will not only fill the space with warm color, it can be a statement and conversational point of focus too.
Here's our top 5 reasons interior decorators are flocking to the use of wall tapestries in 2018.
A well designed tapestry can make an otherwise boring space into something grand. They exude color and detail and will brighten any workplace wall or space in the home.
Many of the designs depict scenes (pastoral imagery being very popular) and where as a simple painting would only cover a small section of wall, a tapestry has the potential to cover the dimensions more fully.
A tapestry can also convey different emotions and environments. These can have an impact on those around it, altering the energy in a space to one of peace and tranquillity.
For instance, there is a popular design called the Mandala in tapestry.
This depicts a geometric figure which is symbolic of the universe. The message behind the Mandala is 'wholeness' and 'completeness'.
Who said spirituality couldn't enter the common workplace hey?
Beyond this there are choices ranging from pop art to religious motifs, psychedelic imagery as well an endless array of ethnic decorative options with a nod to cultures from all over the world.
Today's retailers will bring you a choice of tapestry beyond comprehension.
We already mentioned this in the introduction, however tapestries represent huge value for money.
Paying to have a wall decorated any other way is much more expensive than purchasing and hanging a tapestry.
Printed tapestry design number in the millions. From wall sized options right down to something the size of a hand towel; you look online and you will be able to choose and buy a tapestry at great prices throughout the year.
Check out our top 10 places to buy tapestries online to find out more.
If you work in a cramped office space, or you are buying a tapestry for decoration in the home, you will find the end result will open up the room and make it feel larger.
Tapestries do this by adding depth and dimension from their depicted design. They all so create this illusion of space by their overall width and commanding position on the wall.
That being said, if you opt for smaller tapestries on one wall the result could be a cluttered vibe.
Tapestries on more than one wall will also give the impression that the walls are crowding in, rather than escaping outwards.
Be careful with your choice and positioning in this regard.
An office space that has a cramped feeling will not be conducive to productivity. Your employees will not thank you for it.
Most interior designers suggest that tapestries should hang in large rooms with high ceilings. The wall housing the item should be bare accept for that lovely tapestry.
As we have covered, tapestries are much easier to place on the wall than painting or placing wallpaper.
Hooks nailed into the wall, or maybe even a hanging pole (much like a curtain) are all that you need to hang what can be very heavy tapestries.
Tapestries are also very easy to maintain. Whereas wall paper or paint will look tired over time, (needing expensive and time-consuming redecoration) a tapestry can be easily removed, cleaned and then put back into place.
The multipurpose nature of tapestries make them an essential work or home decorative item.
A wall tapestry can just as easily live on the floor, or be used as a throw over furniture. They can also be used as dividing curtains in a room that needs to be sectioned into two.
If you run a small photography business, a tapestries can serve as the perfect backdrop for photo shoots.
If you purchase a thin and light tapestry, you can take it out of the house with you. Need a beach blanket, or maybe a picnic mat, a sun canopy, a pretty way of covering the back seat of your car; the choice really is up to you.
A tapestry will transform your blank office wall.
When shopping for tapestries for your home or business, it is important to select one that speaks to you.
Whether it be the symbolism in the design, the vibe that it creates or you just enjoy the pattern, treat the purchase as if you were buying a painting or some other decorative piece for the home.
It will be a reflection of your taste and style, and with it taking up such a large space (and making a statement) you want that to suit you.
In a business environment your choice of tapestry may need to be slightly more pragmatic. You'll want it to fit the atmosphere of the office and for those that see it everyday, to enjoy it too.


Even if you've already started restoring the interior of your salvage car, it doesn't take an expert to know that even the most impressive interior isn't going to help you resell the car if it still looks awful on the inside. Now, the amount of work you need to do on your own used car will vary. It might just require paint, or it might require stripping right down to the bare metal; a top-to-bottom restoration. While we don't go into quite that level of exhaustive detail in this post, we've summed up some of our best tips to help you get started.
It's worth bearing in mind that this is just general advice for a standard auction car, and the suggested measures not necessarily be enough for a classic or specialist car. They might even be wholly unsuitable, so if you've got a rare model it's a good idea to seek more specialist advice from an expert on the vehicle in question!
Ahead of doing any work on your auction car at all, it's a good plan to start with a quick once-over of its condition, making note of anywhere it needs some particular care and attention. If it's just a paintwork job, you might discover that it just requires a touch-up, which can save you a lot of time and energy. It also might alert you to any particular delicate or sensitive areas of the car, so you know where to be careful as you move ahead with the restoration.
If you're planning on taking any parts off (even temporarily), it's never a bad idea to take some photos in advance and make a note of which parts fit where. Just in case you get a few months or weeks down the line and need to reassemble the car, but can't remember how it all fits together!
This is the point to be realistic with yourself about whether you might need help from someone else, and factor in the cost of their expertise (unless you're lucky enough for them to be friends or family). It's also a good time to take stock of your equipment, and think about whether you've got everything you need with you to get the job complete! Perhaps one of the most important tips we can give you here is to be careful of your cleaning products. They're not one-size-fits-all. In fact, some can even end up damaging your car if they're not being specifically used for the surface or material they're designed for, so that's something to bear in mind!
For buyers, this is the most immediate and obvious indication of the general condition of the car, so it's where you'll want to start. You'll already have a good idea of what sort of state it's in from your initial assessment. If you're just briefly going over it, make sure to use a car-specific washing liquid. A moderately powerful rinse is wise, because it'll get rid of the dirt that might otherwise scratch your paint during the washing process.
On the other hand if your paint is very old, chipped or faded all over the body of the car it may well need a professional respray. Professional restorers tend to take off all body panels and methodically remove the paint either by using chemicals, or by sandblasting them. If you see that rust is a particular issue this might be the approach you'll want to go with. In places where rust is affecting just one part of the panel, you may even have to cut away the rusted part and weld in some new sheet metal. Alternatively, you could simply replace the rust-affected piece with a new metal sheet. After that, all panels will require coating in a grey epoxy primer, before being repainted piece by piece so that they're all an even, consistent colour.
If you're taking panels off, it's also a good time to look at replacing and restoring other external parts such as the door handles, mirrors and bumpers. While damaged fenders are often cheaper and easier to simply replace, if the damage is only surface-deep (such as fading, for example) you'll sometimes find that you can restore bumpers to near-perfect condition with the use of plastic trim.
When it comes to the windows, you'll want to use a clean, microfibre towel. In fact, ideally you'll want to use two - one for cleaning and one for drying. As we've already touched upon, use specialist cleaner if you can. You'll usually want to avoid using common household cleaners, because these contain ammonia which can damage the window tint. You might not deem it to be such a problem if it's a standard lightly damaged car, but for a rare or specialist vehicle you'll definitely want to invest in a more suitable solution (if you'll pardon the pun).
The same goes for wheels. If you know your wheel type, use the product that's been specifically formulated for it, and assess the tyres to see whether they're bald or need replacing. You might decide to give them a lift with some new air, or even replace the wheels entirely - either because they're not fit for purpose or to just give a bit of an overhaul to your auction car's whole look. Really, it probably comes down to whatever makes it look most attractive to the buyer!
Depending on the salvage car in question, you may find you need to do half of all that work, or all of it and more. It's often a question of what you're intending to do with the vehicle, and who you're intending to sell it to. If you're a dab hand at restoring the exteriors of salvage cars already, you'll find lots to love in our used motor auctions. We've got a huge range of vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Mercedes, Peugeot and Audi - so take a look around, and see what catches your eye!


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Gaetano Mosca (1. dubna 1858 – 8. listopadu 1941) byl italský politický vědec, žurnalista a byrokrat. Je mu přikládáno rozvinutí teorie elitářství a doktríny politické třídy a je jedním ze tří zakládajících členů tzv. italské školy elitářství (spolu s Vilfredo Paretem a Robertem Michelsem).

Život
Narodil se 1. dubna 1858 v Palermu na Sicílii, jež byla o 3 roky později připojena k nově vzniklému Italskému království.

Akademická kariéra
V roce 1881 vystudoval práva na univerzitě v Palermu, v roce 1887 se přestěhoval do Říma a stal se editorem komory zástupců Itálie (Camera dei Deputati). Příležitostně učil jak v Palermu tak v Římě. V roce 1896 se Mosca stal předsedou ústavního práva na univerzitě v Turíně a tuto pozici držel až do roku 1924, kdy se trvale usadil v Římě, aby na stejné místo na univerzitě v Římě. Současně Mosca zastával několik jiných akademických pozic během svého života.

Během své kariéry Mosca též pracoval jako politický novinář pro listy Corriere della Sera v Miláně (od roku 1901) a La tribuna v Římě (mezi lety 1911 až 1921).

Politická kariéra
V roce 1909 byl Mosca zvolen do komory zástupců Itálie. Během toho času sloužil jako podtajemník pro kolonie mezi lety 1914 až 1916. V komoře zástupců Itálie sloužil až do roku 1919; poté byl nominován na místo doživotního senátora v Italském království a tuto funkci zastával až do roku 1926. Během fašistické diktatury se Mosca z politického života stáhl a věnoval se učení.

Zemřel 8. listopadu 1941 v Římě.

Dílo
Mosca je nicméně nejznámější za svou práci politické teorie:
 1884 – Sulla teorica dei governi e sul governo parlamentare ("Teorie vlád a parlamentní vlády")
 1896 – Elementi di scienza politica ("Prvky politické vědy)"
 1936 – Storia delle dottrine politiche ("Dějiny politických doktrín")

Politické myšlenky
Moscův vytrvalý přínos politické vědě je pozorování toho, že vše kromě nejprimitivnějších společností vládly prostřednictvím početní minority. Minoritou nazval politickou třídu. Přestože jeho teorie je správně charakterizovaná jako elitistická, její podstata se ale dalece liší od The Power Elite ("Mocenská elita") od C. Wrighta Millse. Na rozdíl od Millse a pozdějších sociologů chce Mosca vyvinout univerzální teorii politické společnosti a jeho obecnější teorie politické třídy tento cíl reflektují.

Mosca definoval moderní elity v pojmu jejich nadřazených organizačních dovedností. Tyto organizační dovednosti byly obzvláště nápomocny získání politické moci v moderní byrokratické společnosti. Nicméně, Moscova teorie byla liberálnější než např. elitářská teorie Paretova, neboť v Moscově pojetí nejsou elity přirozeně dědičné a lidé ze všech tříd společnosti se teoreticky mohou elitou stát. Též se upínal na koncept "oběhu elit", který je dialektickou teorií neustálé soutěže mezi elitou, kdy jedna elitní skupina opakovaně nahrazuje druhou v průběhu času.

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Reference

Literatura
 Albertoni, Ettore, Mosca and the Theory of Elitism. Oxford: Basil Blackwell (1987).
 Carlo Lottieri, "Un élitisme technocratique et libéral. L'autorité et l'État selon Mosca", L'Année Sociologique, 1994; now this article is also in: Raymond Boudon - Mohamed Cherkaoui - Jeffrey C. Alexander (eds.), The Classical Tradition in Sociology. The European Tradition, vol.II (The Emergence of European Sociology: II - The Classical Tradition [1880-1920]), London: Sage Publications (1997).
 Finocchiaro, Maurice A., Beyond Right and Left. Democratic Elitism in Mosca and Gramsci. New Haven, London: Yale UP (1999).

Italští novináři
Italští politici
Teorie elit
Narození v roce 1858
Úmrtí v roce 1941
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It was meant to arrive by Christmas, but didn't. If you ordered by the store's stated last delivery date, or you have proof the store agreed to deliver in time (such as a note it wrote on your receipt), it has broken its contract with you.
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I paid for a premium delivery service but it was late. If you want to keep the goods, most retailers should refund the delivery fee, or at least the difference between its standard and premium delivery fee, even if you want to keep the goods.
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Q: simplicial homotopy question Suppose we have a fibrant simplicial set $X$ with base point $v$. Suppose we have simplex $z\in X_{n+1}$ such that $d_0(z) = x, d_1(z) = ... = d_n(z) = v, d_{n+1}(z) = y$, where $x$ and $y$ are some simplices in $X_n$ with all faces equal to $v$. Is it true then that $[x] = [y]^{(-1)^n}\in \pi_n(X,v)$? Here $[x]$ is a homotopy class represented by $x$, as usual.
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A reluctant angler in Hemingway's wake
Andy Newman
He never wanted to fight a swordfish, but then the skipper ordered him into the chair
Truth be told, I never really wanted to catch a swordfish. Sure, I had written about how daytime swordfishing, or catching a broadbill in broad daylight, had been fully developed off Islamorada in the Florida Keys (see Soundings, December 2007).
But after witnessing at least a dozen catches, I simply concluded it was just too much work. You sit in a big barbershop-like chair, holding a big-game fishing rod as thick as a broomstick and with a huge reel that looks as if it could literally lift the world.
But on July 19, after being "ordered" into the chair, I found myself connected to a swordfish that was 1,800 feet away, with little choice but to crank that baby in.
I was out on the Catch 22, owned by Richard Stanczyk and skippered by his brother Scott. I was there simply to catch a few dolphin (mahi-mahi) and help produce a new video for our Keys tourism website.
But now we were backing down on this fish, and I was reeling furiously to recover line. We were about 28 miles off Islamorada and, quite honestly, this was not a picture-perfect Keys day. The wind was strong, and the seas were rough. As we chased the fish, water was coming over the transom, and I was getting drenched.
"Aha," I thought. "So this is what motivated Hemingway for 'The Old Man and the Sea.' "
As it turned out, the overcast skies and saltwater "showering" were a godsend. Had the skies been bright and sunny with little breeze - typical for the Keys in summer - I likely would have suffered heatstroke.
Fifteen minutes into the fight, I had cranked in almost 1,200 feet of line, and the fish was leaping across the ocean's surface.
"This is the real thing, Andy," shouted Richard, who pioneered daytime swordfishing in the Keys with his angling friend Vic Gaspeny.
Five minutes later we could see the leader, but then the fish took another run and dove deep. I had to give up 500 feet of line. After 10 minutes of struggling, I managed to recover 250 feet of it - and then the stalemate began.
I'd get a few feet. He'd take it back.
We went on like that for at least half an hour, and I really began to feel like Santiago, the old man of "The Old Man and the Sea."
Finally, seemingly inch by inch, I was able to crank that fish to the boat, and mate Hunter Baron grabbed the leader. Between Hunter and Nick Stanczyk, Richard's son, they were able to gaff the 168-pound swordfish and slide it over the side and into the boat.
It had been about 80 minutes since the hookup, and now there was backslapping and handshakes all around.
"You know, Andy, anglers from all around the world travel far and wide to catch a prized fish like that," Richard said. "You caught one in your own backyard."
Editor's note: Andy Newman directs media relations for the Florida Keys & Key West Tourism Council. Learn more about fishing in the Keys at www.fla-keys.com.
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At 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, a Big East battle is set between No. 7 Villanova and Butler. The Wildcats have jumped out to a 5-1 start this season, while Butler's only game this season was a tight win over Western Michigan on Nov. 25. The Wildcats are currently 12.5-point favorites at home at William Hill, with the spread moving half a point from the opening number.
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Nine million pounds of meat recalled — diseased animals processed
Rick Sorrels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's food Safety Service announced a recall on Saturday, Feb. 9, concerning nearly nine million pounds of meat processed between Jan. 1, 2013 and Jan. 7, 2014 that was not inspected and came from diseased animals. USDA says that "the meat is not fit for human consumption and must be removed from commerce."
The recalled meat is all various cuts of either beef (full-grown steer, bull, ox or cow), or veal (calf).
The meat was processed at The Rancho Feeding Corporation located in Petaluma, California, and then shipped to distribution centers in California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. There was no mention in the USDA release mentioning where those distribution centers may have further distributed the recalled meat.
The products subject to the recall were shipped in 20 to 60-pound boxes which bear the establishment number "EST 527" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each box bears the case code number ending in "3" or "4".
USDA says that "there have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products," and that "anybody concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider."
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Doves and pigeons as spirit animals are symbols of a higher sense of self. You must be receptive. At the time the earliest Biblical accounts were written, pigeons were so domesticated that in all known countries of the East they were reckoned when an estimate was made of a man's wealth. Learn more about the symbolism and significance of common birds. Since they look on life with gratitude and kindness, they are able to better understand others, which makes life easier. Omens and divinatory meaning: Doves are often represented as symbols of modern politics, that is leaning towards pacifism and cooperation. Doves as totems teach people to embrace their children with all the love they have for them, to raise them well and help them become good, wise and kind people. White pigeons or doves in a dream, represent a near wedding or marriage for the dreamer. Symbolism and Meaning Pigeons and doves share a very similar symbolism. Pigeon is a totem of motherhood. They are living proof that a life of contentment and happiness is possible. Tranquility and peace — Peace and harmony are two of the most popular concepts linked to pigeons in human civilization. This should read "pigeons" instead of "doves. Pigeon traits and characteristics Resilient — This is one of the most important traits of a pigeon. Motherhood is very important for people born under this totem and their family is something they will protect with all means. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, doves searched for the end of deluge. Furthermore, if you were to sit on a branch looking at the sky and hoping the wind will pick you up, you would never move. In Ancient Egypt, nearly three millennia ago, pigeons were held and bred as important symbolic and useful animals. This means you will finally be able to overcome issues you have been experiencing. It will be received. There is something magical in a pigeon that everybody notices, and it is not only their beautiful outside. A white dove with an olive branch in its beak is a universal symbol of peace and it is often used for that purpose in many countries around the world. Pigeons can be spotted almost everywhere we go because they are very sociable and they are not afraid of people. Because of this, it is considered as unlucky to kill a pigeon or even hurt it in any way. Beautiful white dove is associated to things pure and intact and pigeons are often considered messengers of good news. This bird symbolizes love, peace and kindness.
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End beef rallies
Anti U.S.-beef import rallies have continued for more than a month. The Lee Myung-bak administration recognized the gravity of the situation and will announce a measure in the near future.
Since protesters have had enough opportunities to express their arguments, it is time for them to step back and see the government's response.
Since early last week, the demonstrations have grown more and more violent. An increasing number of protesters have been injured after clashing with police. The reasons to protest against U.S. beef imports are disappearing while the rallies are becoming increasingly dominated by political slogans.
Some said a massive rally, to be attended by 1 million people, is planned to mark the 21st anniversary of the June 10 democratization upraising against the Chun Doo-hwan administration and the eighth anniversary of the June 15 inter-Korean summit. That is nothing more than an idea to disgrace the spirit of democracy.
The Lee administration has undeniably failed in its beef negotiations and in addressing the public anger. The government admits to its shortcoming. However, it is wrong to connect protests with political arguments, such as a demand for Lee to step down.
Politicians and some civic groups, attempt sto politicize the anti U.S.-beef rallies is foul. In fact, the United Democratic Party plans a massive rally in Incheon today, the second of its kind. Opposition politicians must act within reason and their actions should be blameless.
Frequent clashes between the people and the police may prompt an unexpected, unfortunate situation.
It is sad to see innocent people being punished while trying to express their thoughts with passion.
Moreover, how can we possibly justify 100 protesters and dozens of police being injured?
Over the past month, the people had enough opportunities to express their will. It is clear that their voices were heard, because the government has admitted to its shortcomings and is coming up with a comprehensive measure to better its governance.
It is time for the people to take a step back and calmly think about whom and what their protest is for. It is time to maturely wait for the government's measures.
The anti-U.S. beef rally, which wastes the nation's energy, violates the people's innocence and is being politicized by politicians, must be stopped now.


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HISTORY OF ISSAQUAH
House/VIC
155 NW Gilman Blvd
Once a familiar landmark on the east shore of Lake Sammamish, this house was built by Thomas and Caroline Alexander in 1902. The house was later moved to its current location, and restoration by local volunteers was completed in 1989, creating the new headquarters for the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, and the Issaquah Visitor Information Center.
Gingko Tree
90 Front St South
This rare Ginkgo tree was planted by Dr. W.E. Gibson (a physician) at the start of the twentieth century. Dr. Gibson became Issaquah's mayor in 1900 and served several additional terms as mayor and in the state legislature over the next 25 years. His family home was located on this site until it was torn down in 1970. Fortunately, through the efforts of Issaquah High School Students, a petition was drawn up and the tree was saved.
& Museum
78 First Avenue NE
Issaquah's train depot was built in 1889. The City purchased the building in 1984, and it now holds a museum with exhibits that explore the industrial revolution, travel, communication, and the early economic development of Issaquah. Many of the displays include interactive elements such as a telegraph. The Depot hosts the Issaquah Valley Trolley, which runs seasonally.
David J. Horrocks
165 SE Andrews St
The Issaquah History Museums' research center at the Gilman Town Hall has a broad range of resources about local and regional history. There, you can peruse research files and other resources available in the center (books, videos, articles). You can also access the community family tree and genealogy information for the Issaquah area and browse editions of the Issaquah Press, either through digitized versions or on microfilm.
Hailstone Feed/ Shell Gas
The feed store building, located on the east side of Front Street, may have been constructed as a residence in the late 1890s. In 1941, Frank Hailstone and his sister, Nell Hailstone Falkenstein, purchased the building. It reopened in 1942 as the Hailstone Feed Store and Shell Gasoline Station. Family members operated the business until 1966. The feed store remained in operation under various owners until 1990. It is currently the headquarters of the Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA).
Starting at the Visitor Information Center on Gilman Boulevard and ending at the Historic Depot Museum, this tour will give you the opportunity to take in over a century of Issaquah history.
Gibson Hall
105 Newport Way SW
Gibson Hall began life in 1936 as a three-sided picnic shelter constructed by the Works Progress Administration.In 1952, the Kiwanis Club leased the building from the Town of Issaquah and agreed to expand, maintain and manage the building for the benefit of the community. The club renamed the building in memory of John H. Gibson, a club member who had served at different times as Issaquah's mayor and postmaster.
Pickering Barn was the center of Issaquah's largest dairy farm for years. The land around the barn was purchased from earlier homesteaders by Washington territorial governor William Pickering in 1867. Today the barn is on the National Register of Historic Places. Though the barn is adjacent to the large Pickering Place commercial and retail center, the land to the immediate south and east is an undeveloped wetlands area, and includes one of widest and most pristine sections of Issaquah Creek.
© 2019 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce


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Amsterdam, a city full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Red Light District, Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the canal cruise are some of the Things to do in Amsterdam. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot.
Coffeshops in Amsterdam is different from the usual 'CoffeeShop' we know. Coffeeshops in Amsterdam are allowed to sell small amounts of cannabis and are strictly regulated and taxed. If you are looking for a real coffee, you need to find a Cafe instead. Amsterdam continues to look good on a postcard (or Instagram), largely thanks to its 400-year-old waterways, which are criss-crossed with a host of bridges that outnumber those in Venice.
We stayed in Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam hotel for 2 days. We rode the train from Hoofddorp train station going to Amsterdam Centraal. From there, we walk along the street going to Red Light District, Anne Frank House and museums.
Netherlands is the last country we visited as part of our Europe Escape Trip via Expat Explore. Whenever you're walking around the city, be aware that cyclists are a serious part of traffic! Be careful when you cross the street and keep clear of the special biking lanes. That is one of the most useful tip provided to us by our Tour Leader.
Planning to visit The Netherlands?
Transportation in this country is easy. Although it is a bit pricey for tourist especially if your hotel is far from the city. Also, the weather can be unpredictable sometimes since Netherlands is part of the low countries in Western Europe. Make sure your clothes is ready whether it is raining or there is a snowfall.
The historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis makes the city interesting. Definitely two days is not enough to tour around this amazing city. Have you been to or planning to go to Amsterdam?


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^ Introduction: My descriptions tend to be rather sprawling, so I'm going to try and summarise them more succinctly here. Hopefully over time this will become a useful resource I can refer to when reviewing technique at home. Also, the process of going through everything I've learned so far and consolidating that information should be a handy way of revising.
I just started BJJ (Sylvio Behring self-defense) about half a year ago. I'm about 8-10 inches shorter than everyone else and since I'm also only one of two girls in the class (and the other has her black belt in another art), I had a lot of trouble keeping grips in the collar, on the sleeve, whatever. Trouble as in my opponent didn't even have to use technique at all. I still have occasional trouble with it, but I can keep a decent grip in my opponent's collar even if they are that much bigger than me. I'm saying all this because it's counter-intuitive and can mean tapping or jamming a finger or two if you use it incorrectly, but I still think it's worth learning and that it would be good to put up. I've only ever hear it called 'iron-grip.' I don't know if you've hear it under that name. I've heard different terms for the same thing within one style so if you haven't I'll try my best to explain.
Thanks for the kind words: glad the blog has been of use to you!
If you haven't already, take a look at the entry on female BJJ in the FAQ, and also be sure to check out BJJ Grrl's awesome resource page for women.
In terms of grips, I'd be interested to hear it. Grips aren't something I've given much thought to, although I did have some good advice from purple belt Simon Gill when I was at Nova Força. He recommended this grip.
Personally, I like to get an overhook, reaching through for their collar: if I can secure it, saves bashing up my fingers quite so much, and has loads of attacking options (cross choke, triangle, armbar, omoplata, etc).
Last month, David Onuma put up a cool vid featuring a different configuration, but again with multiple attacks.
I did read your entry on female BJJ and I think it's great advice to join a stand-up art to complement BJJ. I actually did the opposite. Join BJJ to complement my stand-up.
Back to the grips, the one Simon Gill told you about was a different one then what I'm talking about. I use the one he's talking about all the time as well and it's a really good grip. The grip I'm talking about actually has the thumb on the inside, which is why it doesn't work all the time.
Anyways, the first step is to start out with four fingers inside their gi and the thumb outside. Place your thumb over their lapel so it makes half of an x on your palm. Move your hand in the same direction your thumb is pointing while you're doing this. Then curl your four fingers over your thumb, gripping their lapel. Move your hand in the same direction your fingers are pointing while you're doing this.
If your opponent can reach your hand, it's really easy for them to do the small joint manipulation, but it doesn't take nearly as much effort to have a grip that's just as strong. It's one of those things that you have to know when to use it. It was the grip on the tag that really gave me trouble and it's perfect for that so that's really why I think it's so great. Plus there's really a time to use every grip. The only reason I haven't broken my thumb a million times is because they actually bend to my wrist. For someone who doesn't bend like that, this becomes a bit of an issue. Because of this and how important grips and hooks can be to posture and how important posture is, I think a mini-section on those would be a good thing (if you don't mind me saying so).
This page is basically just a way for me to summarise techniques I've seen in class, so I don't have to type them out over and over when I'm shown the same technique more than once.
So, if I ever get shown some grips, the kind of mini-section you're suggesting does sound like a good plan. I could add that overhook grip, for example.


Here's another WWE Survivor Series review that was on the old website that I am re-posting on here to have it join the Survivor Series archive section here on the site. I'll add some updated 2018 thoughts in blue font as well.
The Kickoff Match was The Miz defeating Kofi Kingston. After the match, Kingston slapped Miz in the face when Miz wanted a handshake, so that story is continuing. Congrats to The Miz for continuing to be the most "must see" Kickoff Match wrestler in WWE.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were the first people we saw as they delivered a promo by the entrance. They welcomed us to the show and guaranteed no interference in the WWE Title match. Hunter said there would be no physical interference in any match. He mentioned the first match is the 5 on 5 elimination match. Good choice. He asked Boston if they're ready and that set us up for the video package. I like that they only spoke for two minutes.
The video package set up some of the key events for the show. As they showed shots of the crowd, Michael Cole welcomed us to the show. Joining him on commentary are Jerry Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield like usual.
The order of entrants for the 5 on 5 elimination tag was as follows: Rey Mysterio, Jimmy & Jey Uso, Goldust & Cody Rhodes. The Spanish announce team is there with Ricardo Rodriguez joining them. Good luck to their table surviving the event. The Real Americas were first for the heel team as Zeb Colter did a promo mocking the people of Boston. He mocked them for cheering a foreign guy like David Ortiz. Good heat for that. Cody Rhodes cut him off saying nobody wanted to see him talk or twerk and he even twerked. Can somebody let me know when the word "twerking" goes away? Please and thank you. The Shield entered last.
Cody and Dean started it off as Cole mentioned that The Shield debuted at Survivor Series last year. Ambrose was really aggressive. He got in the ref's face and Cody rolled him up to eliminate Ambrose after just three minutes of action.
I didn't expect that quick elimination. The action broke down with the faces clearing the ring of the heels. The Usos hit dives on the four heels left in the match. Jey connected on one side of the ring and Jimmy hit his dive on the other side. Swagger isolated Goldust in their corner as the heels made some quick tags to control the action. Swagger Bomb and then a Cesaro tag leading to a double stomp on Goldust. Goldust hit a backslide for two and then a DDT on Cesaro, but Cesaro prevented a tag with a gutwrench suplex. Goldust fought out with an impressive sunset flip. Goldust tagged in Mysterio, who took it to Swagger with his bulldog and a headscissors. Mysterio hit the 619 to Swagger, then Jimmy Uso hit a superkick and Jey Uso tagged in with a splash to pin Swagger.
Cesaro nailed Jey with a huge uppercut for two. Cesaro Swing time as the crowd counted along for about 15 times. Jimmy ran in and Cesaro gave him the Cesaro Swing too for about 20 times. Cody tagged in, he gave Cesaro a sunset flip and that was enough to pin him. That was about 11 minutes into the match.
It's now 5 on 2 for the babyfaces. Reigns and Rollins were alone for their team. Perfect way to build the heels into bigger stars. Lots of quick tags for Reigns & Rollins as they worked over Jey in their corner. Back body drop to Rollins outside the ring. Jimmy tagged in to face off with Reigns, who he put down with a Samoan Drop. Running corner splash by Jimmy with Cole mentioning that they are Rikishi's sons like he always does. Reigns countered Jimmy's top rope splash by getting his knees up. Reigns hit a Spear on Jimmy to eliminate him after 15 minutes.
Cody entered for his team as Rollins tagged in for his. Moonsault by Cody got him a two count. Cody hit Cross Rhodes on Rollins, but Reigns made the blind tag. Reigns Spear on Cody eliminated him after 16 minutes.
Jey Uso entered for his team and he threw Reigns into the barricade outside the ring. Back in the ring, Jey missed the top rope cross body block. Rollins tagged in and hit a curb stomp on Jey to eliminate him after 17 minutes.
It was 5 on 2. It's now 2 on 2. Three quick eliminations in a row. Mysterio with a hard kick to the head of Rollins for two. Rollins hit a running dropkick in the corner. Reigns tagged in and threw Mysterio out of the ring under the bottom ropes with Mysterio taking the bump on his chest as he's been known to do. Back in the ring, Reigns missed a corner charge. Rollins tagged in, Mysterio went on his shoulders and rolled him up to eliminate him via pinfall at 20 minutes.
Rollins got in some cheap shots on Mysterio before leaving. Reigns was the last guy left for his team. Reigns trash talked Rey by saying "you came all the way back for this – to get jobbed out." Maybe you shouldn't say "jobbed out" but that's okay. Mysterio enziguiri created some space. Drop toe hold by Rey and he tagged in Goldust. Goldust was on fire with ten punches in the corner as well as a powerslam for two. Top rope cross body by Goldust. Reigns broke free of a bulldog, they ran the ropes and Reigns hit a Spear on Goldust to eliminate him at 23 minutes.
Rey jumped off the top rope on Reigns' shoulders. He gave him the headscissors to set up the 619. Reigns was able to quickly recover and when Rey came bouncing off the ropes, Reigns destroyed him with a Spear. That was it at 23:23.
Post match, Reigns received an ovation from the crowd out of respect. The announcers put over how incredible Reigns was in the match. They replayed the four Spears that Reigns used to win the match.
Analysis: ***1/4 It was a very good match as expected. I love these elimination tags, which is why I wish they did more of them on this show. Reigns was the expected survivor by me and most people that know how WWE tends to book these matches. Reigns is a star on the rise that was in there at the end with two veterans that have over 20 years of experience. It's not like you should be putting over the older guys in a match like this. Veteran guys putting over young guys – that's what the business is about. Reigns eliminated four guys in the match with a Spear. It reminded me of ten years ago when Randy Orton was in an elimination match like this, he was the sole survivor and obviously went on to great things including his first World Title in less than a year after that moment. This is the start of a push for Reigns, likely as a babyface. Ambrose could be jealous of him. Maybe Rollins stays heel. There are many ways they can go with it.
There was a commercial for the WWE 2K14 video game.
The Authority was in their office with Triple H, Kane & Stephanie McMahon talking about things. WWE Champion Randy Orton showed up. He asked if they're all on the same page. Hunter gave him a pep talk saying he's the WWE Champion and face of WWE. Stephanie told him to prove it. Randy left. Kane said nothing, but he had a nice red tie of course.
There was a slow start to the match as Axel had trouble getting an advantage due to Langston's power. Running shoulder tackle by Langston. Clothesline got him a two count. Axel escaped to the floor, then went back and sent Langston out of the ring after a shoulder block. Clothesline off the apron by Axel. Chinlock by Axel in the ring. Langston powered out, hit a couple of clotheslines and a belly to belly suplex. Big splash to the back by Langston. Axel kicked him in the knee and hit the Perfectplex for a two count. Axel wanted his neckbreaker finish, but Langston shoved him off and finished him with the Big Ending at 7:02.
Analysis: *1/2 They worked hard and did their best, but the crowd didn't care too much. Nobody thought Axel was going to win, nor should they have. Langston winning in six minutes is better than going 12 minutes, though, so I liked that aspect of it. I'm not sure who Langston's next feud is going to be with, but I expect a lengthy IC Title reign for him.
Post match, the lovely Renee Young showed up to interview Langston in the ring. Langston sucked up to the Boston fans by saying their city's name a couple of times and said when he won the IC Title it was like when the Boston Red Sox became World Series champions.
Analysis: That was page one out of the "wrestling cheap pops" book. Mick Foley must be proud of him.
Backstage, AJ Lee spoke to the women on her team while holding the butterfly Divas Title. She asked them if they're ready. They let Rosa Mendes talk. She still works there? Kaitlyn spoke up to wonder why anybody would help AJ Lee. AJ said it's not about whether they like her – it's about them going against the Total Dias. "Start your own show by stealing this one tonight." Pretty sure they won't steal the show, but it's a nice line anyway.
The Total Divas girls came out together to the Total Divas theme song. The heel team walked out to AJ Lee's song. Light it up and so on.
AJ attacked Natalya immediately. Cole said AJ and Natalya were trying to be sole survivors. He forgot about Nikki, who was there on the apron to prevent Tamina from interfering. Natalya was able to counter a rollup attempt into a Sharpshooter. AJ tapped out. The match went 11:29.
Analysis: * That was one of the most rushed elimination matches you're ever going to see. There were 12 eliminations in 12 minutes. The last three women that took part in the match were three of the better ones, so in terms of organization it was done the right way. Some of the eliminations were on really basic moves that it didn't come off that well. At least it ended on the right note. Natalya winning should lead to another Divas Title shot for her in the near future.
The WWE Champion Randy Orton walked up to referee Charles Robinson. He spoke to him about how they're buddies. Orton asked Robinson to call his WWE Title match right down the middle. Orton: "You get what I'm trying to say, right?" Robinson told him he'll do what The Authority said.
The next PPV is TLC on December 15 in Houston. I usually like that event with the stipulation matches. It has a different feel to it.
The Survivor Series panel made up of Josh Mathews, Mick Foley, Booker T and Bret Hart. It's three Hall of Famers plus Josh Mathews. Biggest ovation was for Bret Hart. They were about to talk when Ryback's music started up. Ryback said he was there to shut up the old timers on the panel. He said he can intimidate everybody, but he wasn't a bully. He issued an open challenge to anybody that wants to come out to face him. Long pause.
Mark Henry's music started up as the World's Strongest Man made his return. It's a WrestleMania rematch. Remember when Henry won that match and Ryback ended up getting a WWE Title shot? That was some WWE logic flashback for ya. Henry's been out with a torn hamstring. He shaved his head, which is a good move because it was receding for many years. Just saying.
Henry shoved Ryback down. Ryback came back with a splash and some boots to the face to keep Henry down. Suplex by Ryback as the announcers were shocked he could hit a suplex. A Ryback charge missed due to Henry moving out of the way. Henry hit a JYD-like headbutt. That's a nice tribute to the late Junkyard Dog. Ryback clipped the back of his knee. Henry hit a clothesline followed by a powerslam for two. Ryback hit a spinebuster that was very impressive. Ryback went for the Meat Hook Clothesline, but Henry countered by leaping with a cross body block. That was unique! Henry finished him off with the World's Strongest Slam at 4:46.
Analysis: * Henry's better as a heel, but it makes sense that he's a babyface because he's been in the company for over 17 years. Fans know him. They're going to cheer him if he's booked the right way. I'm not sure what is in Ryback's future. He's lost so much of late that he's lost a lot of credibility. A face turn may happen, but I'm not sure if that is the plan.
The Hall of Fame panel spoke about what's happened. Booker said people should look out because Mark Henry is back. Bret said Del Rio is going to try to exploit Cena's injury. Foley spoke about Cena's heart and will.
The Cena/Del Rio match gets a video package. I hit fast forward. When we returned back to the show, Cena was talking to a trainer about not wearing a sleeve on the surgically repaired elbow. Del Rio made his entrance followed by Cena, who was in his hometown or at least his home state. Lilian Garcia did the introductions with both guys in the ring at the same time.
Del Rio was aggressive early on as the dueling Cena chants started up with Del Rio hitting a suplex and then a clothesline. Double axehandle off the top rope by Del Rio onto the left arm of Cena. Outside the ring, Del Rio whipped Cena into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Del Rio hit the double axe again for two. Cena fought back, but then he missed a charge in the corner. Del Rio with a kick to the arm. Cena hit one shoulder tackle, but Del Rio ducked out of the way of another one. Outside the ring, Del Rio threw Cena into the security wall. Back in the ring, clothesline by Del Rio for two. Backstabber by Del Rio for two. Del Rio went to the top, but that didn't lead to anything because Cena connected with a dropkick.
Cena hit the spinning suplex. He wanted the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Del Rio countered with a kick and hit a DDT for two. The story of the match has been about how every time Cena tries to come back, Del Rio slows him down. Del Rio missed a charge against the ropes, which sent him crashing on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Cena with another spinning suplex and Five Knuckle Shuffle. Del Rio escaped the AA attempt and hit a bridging German Suplex for two. Each guy hit some counters until Cena won that battle with a Tornado DDT off the ropes for two. Good nearfall with that one. Cena went up top, so Del Rio kicked him in the head for a two count of his own. Del Rio missed a corner charge that saw him crashing into the spot. That spot has been popular on this show. Cena to the top and he hit a leg drop to the back of the head for two. Lawler was shocked that wasn't a three count. Lawler has apparently forgotten the thousands of Cena matches he's seen where Cena never won with that move. Del Rio with a backbreaker. Cena countered Del Rio into the STF, but Del Rio was able to make it to the ropes. Another nearfall for Del Rio after a hard kick to the face. Cena hit his full nelson slam into a neckbreaker for two. Cena went for a cross body block off the top, but Del Rio countered into the Cross Armbreaker on Cena's left arm. Super Cena powered out of it. He doesn't need the ropes. Del Rio went for the Cross Armbreaker again, but Cena escaped and hit the Attitude Adjustment. He covered for the pinfall at 18:49. I liked that "Jericho invented Boston" sign in the crowd. Just saying.
Post match, Cena greeted some friends and family at ringside including his father. Then he went to the back to watch Total Divas. Maybe.
Analysis: *** A long match that was very competitive and full of nearfalls. It was the easiest prediction to make on a show full of easy predictions. I've seen these two wrestle dozens of times including in person at multiple house shows. They even did that finish at a house show. It felt like one of those matches, but I give them credit for working hard for nearly 20 minutes. The problem is the crowd really didn't believe Del Rio's nearfalls or submission attempts. People don't win rematches for a title. Fans are smart enough to know that. Del Rio will likely move out of the World Title picture, which he's been a part of for most of this year. Cena moves on to the next one, whoever that may be.
The guest host on Raw is Michael Strahan.
Backstage, Santino Marella and R-Truth were playing with WWE Power Slammers. Los Matadores showed up with El Torito. Fandango showed up too. John Laurinaitis showed up. He said "people power" and the adults continued to play their games.
Analysis: Laurinaitis showing up was a nice surprise. That's about all I got from that other than it being an advertisement for some WWE toys.
Cole mentioned that Nikki was a survivor in the Divas match earlier along with Natalya. It took them a long time to correct that. Cole has heat with Cena now. I'm kidding.
There was a video package to set up the Wyatt Family vs. CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. The babyfaces made their intro first. Bray Wyatt did a promo about how there was nowhere left for them to run. The Wyatt Family made their entrance. Cole talked about how Punk & Bryan had the same kind of upbringing in sports entertainment. That's true except you should say WRESTLING there. I know Cole is like a robot programmed to say things.
Bryan and Rowan started it off. Usually the babyface team is on the side of the ring facing the camera, but for this match the heels are. That's likely because of Wyatt sitting in the rocking chair. Punk and Harper got their turn in there with Punk hitting a cross body block off the top. Rowan tagged in for his team and applied a bearhug on Punk. Tag to Bryan, but Rowan countered them with a double suplex. Bryan hit a series of kicks on Rowan leading to "yes" chants. Double back suplex by Bryan and Punk. More tag team moves by Bryan and Punk, but that ended after a Harper boot to Punk's face. The heels made a lot of quick tags as they isolated Punk in their corner. While Rowan was standing on the apron, he was talking to his sheep mask. That's madness. The quick tags continued as they prevented Punk from tagging in Bryan. Punk hit a Tornado DDT on Rowan. Punk made the hot tag to Bryan, who unleashed some kicks on Harper. Leaping clothesline by Bryan. Harper charged in, Bryan ducked and Bryan hit a Flying Goat dive on Harper outside the ring. Back in the ring, missile dropkick by Bryan. Bryan hit the running dropkick in the corner. Harper prevented the hurricanrana off the top with a Powerbomb. Great spot right there. Punk saved Bryan, so Rowan dumped Punk outside the ring. Crowd chanted "this is awesome" for that.
Rowan hit a big splash as the heels isolated Bryan followed by three body slams in a row. Is this a Big John Studd match? Harper tagged in to give us the matchup of "yes" vs. "yeahyeahyeah" with Harper hitting an impressive Dragon Suplex. What a spot. Harper went after Punk, but Punk kicked him in the head. Bryan made the hot tag to Punk, who hit a jumping side kick to Harper's face, then the running knee, clothesline and then a dive onto Wyatt & Rowan on the floor. Back in the ring, neckbreaker for Harper followed by the Flying Elbow off the top rope for two. There was a "Randy Savage" chant for that. Good work, Boston. Rowan interfered, so Bryan hit him with his running knee. Harper went for his clothesline, but Punk caught him and hit the Go To Sleep. He covered for the win at 16:51.
Post match, it looked like Wyatt was going to confront Bryan and Punk. He stood on the apron as Bryan led the crowd in "yes" chants. Punk joined in on the yes chants as Wyatt left. That could be a future triple threat match.
Analysis: *** That was a really fun tag match with two big guys going against two talented smaller guys. Harper continues to really impress me with his array of offensive moves. Of course being in there with Punk and Bryan helps anyone. Rowan is more of the traditional big guy that has power moves. My original thinking was that the Wyatt Family would go over, but after the way Smackdown ended with the heels having the advantage I went with the babyface team. It's nice to see Bryan actually win a match clean on PPV without somehow getting screwed after it.
There was a commercial for the "Christmas Bounty" movie starring The Miz that is on ABC Family channel for the next month.
John Cena was in The Authority's office with the trainer that told them that Cena would be fine for Raw. Randy Orton walked in with the WWE Title. Cena left. Orton wondered what Cena was doing there.
Analysis: If Orton is worried that Cena will be picked as the "face of WWE" instead of him then he should have been paying closer attention for the last 8 years or so.
There was a video package for this Orton vs. Show feud that feels like Triple H vs. Show. Big Show made his entrance. I had a reader mention to me that they had a match at Extreme Rules earlier this year. I don't even remember it. Orton made his entrance second. The champion should enter last even though WWE doesn't always do that. Show's reaction was okay, but guys like Punk, Bryan and Cena received bigger ovations during the show.
As the match began, Cole said that the WWE Title is the most coveted championship in WWE that is 50 years old. That's a fair point. Orton tried to escape early on. He even got caught on the bottom rope trying to escape at one point. When Show got a hold of him, he hit some big chops to the chest. Some in the crowd were chanting "Daniel Bryan" as Show dropped an elbow to the chest. Show hit a splash in the corner, but when he ran the ropes Orton was able to recover with a dropkick. Orton applied a sleeper hold to help kill this crowd that actually woke up with a "boring" chant. Show fell back to break the hold. Show hit a shoulder block and wanted a Chokeslam, but Orton went outside the ring to escape. Show threw Orton into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Show tried to climb to the top rope and that was just a setup for Orton to hit his DDT off the ropes except Show's feet touched the mat. The crowd booed that. Show recovered with a Chokeslam. That only got a two count. Orton escaped to the floor, the ref told them to get back in the ring and Show threw Orton into the ropes, which knocked down Robinson. Orton shoved Show into the ring post. Orton grabbed a chair, Show knocked it out of his hand and sent Orton over the railing. Orton stunned him on the security wall. Show gave Orton the KO Punch outside the ring. The ref was still down while the wrestlers were on the floor. Show rolled Orton back in the ring as Triple H's music started up. Hunter walked out with Kane and Stephanie. Show was distracted by it. He turned around right into the RKO. Orton, who was just knocked out a minute earlier, stared at him while the crowd chanted for Daniel Bryan again. Orton hit the Punt kick to the skull and covered for the win at 11:10.
Analysis: * That didn't feel like the main event of a major PPV. It felt like a TV match. It was short and below average. I wasn't a big fan of the Triple H music playing to lead to the distraction. Even though Big Show has been wrestling for nearly 20 years he's obviously distracted easily. That's a problem with a lot of things in WWE lately – the babyfaces are booked like such idiots. When the fans are chanting "boring" and the names of other people it should tell WWE that what they put in the main event spot at Survivor Series didn't work. I don't mind Show, but he's better as a heel at this point in his career.
There was no physical interference as Triple H said. There was a visual interference, but they didn't hit anybody. Orton posed with the WWE Title in the ring.
John Cena's music hit and the World Champion walked down to the ring with his title. Cena went face to face with Orton while Hunter, Stephanie and Kane looked on from ringside. Orton held up the WWE Championship. Cena held up the World Championship.
Analysis: John Cena and Randy Orton on top. It's not new. It's not that fresh. But that's how it is in WWE right now. I'm sure there are people thinking that they might have a unification match soon. That's what some have though for like 11 years. At some point those people will be right. I think it's okay to tease it at Survivor Series. They wanted to end the show with something fans might like rather than a heel ending. Nothing wrong with that. I'm going to wait until how they follow up on Raw before trying to figure out what's next. We can all throw our theories out there, but there are so many ways that it can go that I think it's a waste of time trying to guess.
I'll just put this out there: It would not shock me to see Orton vs. Cena at WrestleMania 30. Despite all their matches over the years, they have yet to have a singles match at a WrestleMania. They had a triple threat, but not a singles match. As their two top guys going into the 30th WrestleMania it makes sense. I can see why WWE would do it. I wouldn't do it. Vince McMahon and Triple H would.
I give it a 5 out of 10. It was a very average show with three matches around the three star level, but nothing was that memorable. The only thing I'll really remember is that it was a big night for Roman Reigns. I hope WWE follows up on that.
If you read my PPV preview you would know I got every match correct. I didn't get the exact survivors in the tag matches, but I got their teams right and specifically mentioned Reigns as well as Natalya as winners. I know it was an easy show to predict. I'm sure people reading this got perfect too. The reason I mention it is to point out that it was a very predictable show.
What this show did was set things up for the future. There's going to be some sort of Orton vs. Cena match soon. It's certainly possible for WrestleMania. Also, guys like Reigns & Langston are going to be a big part of things going forward. They're the next "chosen ones" it looks like. It's not about reading spoilers or rumors. Watch the shows. You can see it.
If you paid for this show were you happy with it? I didn't love it. I watch it because I review it. I like writing about the product. My contact info is at the bottom of this column so let me know what you thought about the show and if you liked watching it or if you're glad you avoided it.


We're on the hunt for bargains. And a good place to start looking is at companies trading below their net tangible asset (NTA) backing. On first glance listed venture capital company CVC (not to be confused with private equity group CVC Asia Pacific) fits the bill, with its share price trading at a 32% discount to the reported NTA of $1.30 per share.


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Increased Job Security as Green Auto Tech Receives £43.7M Funding
By Lewis Murray
Submitted by Acre
Sustainable automotive technology is to receive a £43.7million boost in joint funding from industry and government, which is expected to secure hundreds of jobs.
The development of auto tech such as electric motorbikes and off-road vehicles, designed for emerging markets, could also see a saving of around 27.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions (CO2),the equivalent of removing the lifetime emissions of 1.1 million cars from the road.
The projects, which could secure 550 new jobs, include an all-terrain, 4x4 electric delivery truck as well as the electric motorcycles. Both have been awarded the funding, which is in its 19thround, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Collaborative Research and Development competition.
APC's work aims to drive innovation and collaboration to build robust foundations for a sustainable UK automotive industry to thrive. Its competition supports innovations surrounding low carbon auto tech which will strongly position the UK to secure electric vehicle (EV) supply chains and unleash economic opportunities surrounding cleaner transport.
The first enterprise is Project Zero Emission Norton in Solihull, West Midlands, which will see the development of an electric motorbike, delivering high performance in terms of race and touring range. The initiative received £17.2m (£8.5m funding through the APC) to conduct the project which will not only enhance workforce capabilities and secure local jobs, but also strengthen the UK's competitive supply chain.
The second project is OX Delivers CLEAN (Clean Logistics for Emerging African Nations) in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. It received £17.1m (£8.5m through the APC) to develop an all-terrain electric delivery truck in the UK for emerging markets. It will withstand tough off-road conditions by using long-life, lower cost batteries.
Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment, said: "This funding, delivered through the government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre, will support UK businesses at the cutting edge of the automotive industry to trial the very latest tech, from the development of electric motorbikes to off-road trucks.
"Supporting these strategically important technologies lays the path for our electric vehicle sector to compete on a global scale, driving jobs and growth nationwide whilst also creating a cleaner, more sustainable modes of transport."
Other proposals (19 early-stage studies) that could strengthen the UK EV supply chain have also been awarded funding to research, prove or enhance the case for their scale up, which could potentially also create more job opportunities in the UK.
These six-month projects will be supported with £9.4m in matched government-industry money through the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF). The development of EV battery components and the viability of using UK-sourced critical minerals will be under the spotlight for thorough scrutiny.
In 2019 the UK government committed the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to accelerate the development of a net-zero vehicle supply chain, enabling UK-based manufacturers to serve global markets.
ATF investments are awarded through the APC to support strategically important UK capital and research and development investments that will enable companies involved in batteries, fuel cells, motors and drives, power electronics, recycling and associated supply chains to secure their future.
Ian Constance, Chief Executive at the APC, said: "The projects receiving today's investment highlight the breadth of technologies needed to help the UK accelerate to net zero emissions. They're reimagining not just vehicles, but transport in general."
Simon Davis, Managing Director, OX Delivers said: "Developing a truck for Pay-As-You-Go service requires a completely different approach compared to a traditional vehicle. The Advanced Propulsion Centre have been brilliant champions of OX Delivers as we progressed our first electric truck.
"As a UK business we are delighted to be awarded further support to work in partnership with large and small-scale businesses and lead the decarbonisation of emerging market transport using the latest Industry 4.0 technology and UK EV expertise. This award reinforces OX's game-changing vision for emerging markets and is more exciting momentum for our innovative and dynamic automotive start-up."
Lewis Murray, Senior Consultant – Sustainable Energy at Acre UK, said: "APC works alongside UK government, the automotive industry and academia to accelerate the industrialisation of technologies, for a smooth delivery of net-zero emission vehicles and has funded 172 low-carbon projects since it was set up in 2013.
It has not only helped to create or safeguard nearly 50,000 UK jobs, but the technologies developed in these projects are projected to save more than 297 million tonnes of CO2 - equivalent to removing the lifetime emissions from 12 million cars."
Lewis works for Acre's Sustainable Energy team, leading executive mandates in the UK and internationally in the renewable energy and carbon markets. Prior to Acre, Lewis spent over 5 years supporting market-leading Energy organisations and consultancies with senior-level staff across multiple technologies and geographies.
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War and sport were once much the same thing: Homer understood the strategies of morale as well as any modern team manager. Polybius tells an anecdote about Hannibal and his staff just before the Battle of Cannae. When an officer called Gisgo commented on the large number of Romans opposite, Hannibal remarked that at least there was no one over there whose name was Gisgo. Obsequious mirth at the general's not very brilliant joke, and the troops were reassured by the spectacle of the brass hats laughing. They might well have felt nervous, for at the last minute Hannibal had led his front ranks forward to make a convex line that bulged towards the enemy. These front-line men were Gauls, always, and with justice, apt to suspect that the Carthaginian command regarded them as expendable. So odd is battlefield psychology that their morale was probably raised even by this sense of resentment: they would show a thing or two to the high-ups who had been heard enjoying a joke. And so they did. They were pushed back, but their stubborn resistance acted like a cushion punched by the force of the Roman attack. Its convexity became concave; the legions were drawn into the cleft between the retreating Gauls and the heavy-armed Africans on the flanks, and tightly compressed. With no room to fight or even to breathe, they were suffocated like the crowd in a football stadium.
At Cannae, a straight confrontation on an open plain, the Roman command had been confident that Hannibal could not spring one of the cunning traps which had lost them two previous battles. He would have to fight them man to man, and so he did, but the trap was there none the less, in full view. The Union generals presumably felt equally confident when they saw Jackson's corps manoeuvring in the open before the battle of Chancellorsville, and paid no attention until Jackson suddenly hit them at one end of the battlefield and achieved a crushing local superiority. The Russians tried to do the same at Austerlitz, and the French at Salamanca, but Napoleon and Wellington were speedily alert to tricks of that sort: as he took his countermeasures Wellington is said to have observed to his Spanish colleague: Mon cher Alava, Marmont est perdu. Whether in games or battles, devices that are seen to be devices seldom come off. At Zama Hannibal tried the cushion trick again, combining it with a charge of elephants. Scipio countered by opening out the checkerboard of his front maniples, so that lanes were left through which the prudent beasts scampered off. And his advancing troops then had plenty of room in which to attack.
Such at least are the kind of tales old Kaspar told little Wilhelmine and Peterkin in Southey's ballad. Like Blenheim, Zama was a famous victory for someone or other. Tolstoy would have been sceptical, maintaining that no general ever had any control over a battle, in which determined and contingent factors worked themselves out higgledy-piggledy. His model for the process was Borodino, about which Russell Weigley also writes at some length in his highly scholarly and wonderfully absorbing study. (One would so much rather read about battles and games than fight or play in them.) Weigley's main thesis is that military science, formerly relied on to win battles, ceded in the 19th and 20th centuries to an overall strategy of attrition. Your opponent was welcome to win all the battles provided that he lost the war. Economic resources and the big battalions would always win in the end. But Weigley's interest is in the quest for victory by tactical means, in new formations and surprise developments which would enable a weaker but more agile and professional army to impose its will, and secure the discomfiture of an army or nation with more men and resources. This was what the English achieved at various times in the Hundred Years War, though in the end they lost. Indeed a possible weakness of Weigley's thesis is that the attrition factor seems to operate with fair consistency throughout history, not just in the last two centuries. In a sense, however, Weigley anticipates this conclusion in making his book a survey of attempts at turning tactical into strategic decision, between Gustavus Adolphus's first victory in the Thirty Years War at Breitenfeld in Saxony, and Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo.
Highly trained and organised into formidable clumps or wedges of pikemen and musketeers called tercios, the Imperial troops under their veteran commander Tilly fought rather like a Greek or Macedonian phalanx. Their opponents, Gustavus's Swedes, borrowed the more flexible formation of Roman cohorts and maniples, presenting a composite front of foot, cavalry and light artillery – the famous Swedish 'leather guns' which, as Weigley observes, were more of a novelty sensation, the latest thing to raise your own morale and alarm the foe, than of any great practical deadliness. (The German 88 of the Desert War had the same sort of fearsome reputation, as well as being lethal in fact.) A self-educated monarch of the Late Renaissance, Gustavus had studied the rediscovered military treatises of Vegetius and Leo the Isaurian, and he was quite capable of taking a tip or two from the warfare of the ancients. After he was killed winning the battle of Lutzen the long war evened out, and the process of attrition took over: 'Infantry advanced on the enemy to deliver its fire at close range, with reasonable accuracy impossible much beyond fifty yards, but attacks were only infrequently driven home. With the cavalry generally refraining from headlong charges as well, battle degenerated into an indecisive contest.' Wallenstein's mercenaries would much rather pillage than take risks in battle, and the commanders, too, preferred not to lose rather than to win: profits could be good, and they had no wish to be put out of business by definitive victory. Only in the 19th century did the profits pass from the commanders in the field – from those who ran the 'free companies' in Medieval France to Napoleon's marshals – and become the perks of the munition-makers and stay-at-homes. War always paid somebody, but it went on for a hundred years, or thirty years, when there were rich pickings for the men on the spot, who were actually in charge.
But who did? Grant and Sherman were not the equals of their Southern counterparts, Jackson and Lee, as tactical commanders; but they had the will and the determination to use the overwhelming preponderance of men and material which President Lincoln had put at their disposal. Once such a use was made, the issue of the American Civil War could not be in doubt. Napoleon was often a surprisingly ineffectual tactician on the battlefield – as Wellington remarked after Waterloo, 'he just came on in the old style and was driven off in the old style' – but he had unparalleled capacity to lead men, to raise their morale, and to take strategic decisions. He had luck too, the quality he most demanded of his subordinates, and it came to his aid on the Berezina in 1812, when all the probabilities indicated that he would himself be taken prisoner by the Russians together with his whole army. His luck ran out eventually of course, as luck usually does, but it beckoned him like a will of the wisp, and continued to beckon him during the 1814 campaign in France, when he made skilful use of every mistake and clumsiness on the part of his opponents, hoping against hope for the strategic victory which would induce them to abandon the struggle. He could have had such a victory, in a sense, if he had accepted their terms a little earlier, which would have given France the Rhine frontier and a permanent Napoleonic dynasty. But gamblers want to win the game, not own the future.
The art of generalship seems to be a negative one: making use of your opponent's errors and intuiting the difficulties he would rather conceal from you. Napoleon did this brilliantly at Austerlitz, his greatest tactical triumph, where his opponents obligingly made all the wrong moves. Davout, by far the ablest of his marshals, won the Jena campaign for him the next year, and if his advice had been followed might have made Borodino a decisive victory at least. It is significant that he was absent at Waterloo, where the loyal bumblers like Ney helped to ruin everything. Five years earlier the French Army was the most peerlessly professional in the world, on a par with the compact hordes of the Mongols, or the small and expert English force that won at Crécy and Poitiers. They, too, depended on the continued and predictable mistakes of their enemies, most often the charge of feudal chivalry which could be massacred by archers. The English Army was like an orchestra of rapacious violinists under an aristocratic Anglo-Norman conductor: no one but them could use the longbow, which required incessant practice from boyhood on. As Arthur Bryant remarked, they regarded France as their oyster, and the longbow as the instrument to open it up, so that they could come home with a king's or at any rate a prince's ransom. It didn't last. The fatal weakness of an army of bowmen was that it had to wait to be attacked, and Constable du Guesclin soon saw this and declined to attack it, while the Bureau brothers began to produce field guns which could disablingly bombard a static force. We may have Crécy and Agin-court, but the French schoolboy knows about Formigny and Castillon, the victory that definitively ejected the English goddams from France. Perhaps our only tactical weapon to which the French had no answer was the 'Nelson touch', the pincer attack in two columns on a fleet in line, and that only worked because French gunnery and seamanship had never recovered from the Revolution. A few more years of war with Napoleon and the verdict of Trafalgar might possibly have been reversed. Tactical advances are soon caught up with by the other side. But today all these considerations may well have become theoretical, an aspect of history which is all the more comfortable for being pretty well over. The future of warfare is now probably all the more nasty because perennial, local, terroristic, internecine. The age of battles is over, and gone are the days when armies fought if not like sportsmen then at least like footballers: the days when you could be sure there was no one named Gisgo over there on the other side.