Never in my wildest dreams did I think the forest behind me in this photo will be cleared.. This is from July 2015 when I joined UoH as a naive foolish student not knowing the brute power governments hold. Sadly, I am still learning this lesson!!
This place was culled yesterday.
The smoke storm will pass, winter will end. And we will forget about the air pollution crisis till the next November.
Can we try something different this year?
Here is my attempt to put together a draft Clean Air Plan. Please share, amend and refine this thread.
And let's keep up the pressure all year round till something like this is implemented. (1/13)
Vamos, @RafaelNadal!
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As you get ready to graduate from tennis, Iโve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.
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Letโs start with the obvious: you beat meโa lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my gameโeven going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.
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Iโm not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so uniqueโit was so you.
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And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more.ย
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OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I wasโuntil two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz Iโd been hearing about youโabout this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major somedayโit wasnโt just hype.
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We were both at the start of our journey and itโs one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run youโve had. Including 14 French Opensโhistoric! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.
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I keep thinking about the memories weโve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.
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Iโm still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didnโt want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so muchโlike thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.
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And then there was Londonโthe Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my sideโnot as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.
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Rafa, I know youโre focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when itโs done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.
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Rafa that!
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Best always, your fan, โจ
Roger
Ranking of the best music bands of all time:
1. The Beatles
2. The Rolling Stones
3. Led Zeppelin
4. Pink Floyd
5. Queen
6. The Beach Boys
7. U2
8. The Eagles
9. Nirvana
10. Fleetwood Mac
11. The Who
12. The Doors
13. The Clash
14. The Jimi Hendrix Experience
15. AC/DC
16. Metallica
17. The Police
18. Radiohead
19. Guns N' Roses
20. Aerosmith
21. Black Sabbath
22. The Ramones
23. Pearl Jam
24. The Smiths
25. Red Hot Chili Peppers
26. R.E.M.
27. Oasis
28. The Velvet Underground
29. The Cure
30. Coldplay
31. Bon Jovi
32. The Kinks
33. The Sex Pistols
34. Green Day
35. Genesis
36. Depeche Mode
37. Iron Maiden
38. The Strokes
39. Journey
40. The Smashing Pumpkins
41. Van Halen
42. Lynyrd Skynyrd
43. Def Leppard
44. Foo Fighters
45. Muse
46. KISS
47. Blur
48. The Byrds
49. The Allman Brothers Band
50. The Cranberries
Note: This ranking is based on the collective influence of these bands, their critical acclaim, and their impact on the history and evolution of music. Each band listed has contributed significantly to the genre they represent and has left a lasting legacy in the world of music.
Sources:
1. Rolling Stone Magazine - Known for its authoritative rankings of musical artists and bands.
2. Billboard - Provides rankings based on commercial success and influence.
3. NME (New Musical Express) - Offers insights into the cultural and critical impact of bands.
4. Pitchfork - Renowned for its focus on musical artistry and influence.
5. VH1 and MTV - Popular culture sources known for their music rankings and lists.
The 1992 Barcelona Games began when Antonio Rebollo shot an arrow to light a cauldron.
He overcame polio as a child and repped Spain as an archer in Paralympics.
They picked him for opening ceremony over 200 b/c of his mental fortitude (in case he missed
#Watch Update
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In pursuit of development & progress we r neglecting other species
Via @VistaarNews India