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England 2- Wales 1: Gareth Bale scored on a sizzling 35 yard free kick to have Wales up at the half leading Hodgson to replace Kane and Sterling with Vardy and Sturridge following the intermission. Vardy equaled at 56’ with Sturridge placing the dagger at 92’ giving England its first victory after trailing at the half in tournament history.
Northern Ireland 2- Ukraine 0: Ukraine dominated possession in the pouring rain and brief hail but Northern Ireland found the net for their first major tournament victory in 34 years. A marvelous header by McAuley off a crossing free kick opened the scoring at 49’ while McQuinn sealed the result with a tap in at 96’.
Germany 0- Poland 0: Apparently Germany began the game without a striker and conservatively kept themselves from scoring or winning even through substitutions. Germany had only three shots on goal while none of Poland’s seven efforts were close.
USA 2- Ecuador 1: The Americans, long on emotion and short on brains, lose Greene to a straight Red at 52’ and will not have the services of Wood due to yellow card accumulation in their match. Quality goals by Dempsey and Zardes had Ecuador on their heels but this time their rally fell short as Arroyo scored at 74’ but could not find the equalizer.
Today’s Featured Nation:
Torzhok
” DEUS VULT”
WA Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Good
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Torzhok's national animal is the Holy Trinity.
Torzhok is ranked 139,591st in the world and 541st in NationStates for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 21.74 Tourists Per Hour.
Yesterday’s Answer: What is All The King’s Men?
Congratulations:
Schiltzberg
Naram-Sin
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GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS
MEXICO’S PROGRAMA FRONTERA SUR AIMS TO SECURE ITS 600-MILE-LONG BORDER WITH THIS COUNTRY
What is … ?
THE GHOST OF TOM STONE
The rider's horse padded swiftly through the night.
The man hoped to reach the county before daylight.
Nothing, but the demons left and right,
Which circled him and filled his mind with fright.
The traveler drove quickly, but in vain,
And the nothingness around drove him insane.
Not a single sound disturbed the dreary silence,
Except the ghosts that crossed his path and wished for violence.
The rider swayed in his saddle and regressed
To a sleepy state, when his horse whinnied in distress.
Then the rider realized he was on his own
On the dark and dreary night, and he felt alone.
The man was shaken suddenly by a voice
That he wasn't sure was real, which gave a choice
To return and go home safely, and he'd live to tell,
Or continue straight down this path toward the gates of hell
He could turn around in fear, but keep his name,
Or suffer for his choices in the demonic flame.
This voice was different from the human kind,
And the traveler mistook it as a figment of his mind.
The traveler's horse beat roughly down the track,
And the traveler felt an odd sensation on his back,
As he passed an old ghost town, and an eerie cave,
A tumbleweed, and a lonely, unmarked grave.
Just then, a lonesome figure entered his sight
In the distance, who glowed softly in the moonlight.
This figure, lonely, rode upon his horse,
And had stumbled upon and crossed the traveler's course.
The traveler twinged with fright and felt a chill,
When he recognized the rider on the hill.
The traveler was terrified and haunted to his bone,
When he realized the figure was Tom Stone.
The night was dark, but the pale moonlight shone
Upon the cold and ghastly figure of Tom Stone,
Who sat upon his horse upon the bridge,
And stared up at the gallows, past the bridge.
The traveler knew that he must turn and run,
But he knew he was too late when he heard the crack of the shotgun.
The traveler's horse whinnied and bucked, for it was newly branded,
And it ran off without his rider, leaving the traveler stranded.
The traveler tried to run, but there was nowhere to hide
From the terror of the killer, and he cried
Out for help, but there was no one to hear his groan,
Except the dreaded, ruthless ghost of Tom Stone.
The ghostly rider rode up on his horse,
Which galloped boldly, running with such force
That it morbidly displayed Tom Stone's great vanity,
As he playfully toyed around with the traveler's sanity.
The traveler looked at the ghost's face without a breath,
And he realized he stared at the face of death.
The disturbance in the night brought so much fear,
But there wasn't enough time to shed a tear.
The lonesome traveler had stumbled down a path
That was haunted by a ghost of terrible wrath,
And was ignorant enough to come alone
Along the lonely path, haunted by the demon of Tom Stone.
The traveler was never seen again,
But his loss of life and soul are remembered by all men,
So take this as a warning: Don't travel alone
On the lonely path that's haunted by Tom Stone.
Friday, 17 June, 2016 :: 19
Throw away holiness and wisdom,
and people will be a hundred times happier.
Throw away morality and justice,
and people will do the right thing.
Throw away industry and profit,
and there won't be any thieves.
If these three aren't enough,
just stay at the center of the circle
and let all things take their course.
Mikeswill voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Pesticide Regulations".
Amongst NationStates residents, voting is currently 27-3 (90% For).
MH
The MikesHope Essence of Mikeswill, I am letting you know that I am the president of Masetyu. Goodbye!
Today’s Featured Nation:
King Zhaoxiang of Qin
”Capitalism with a Conscience”
WA Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Very Good
King Zhaoxiang of Qin's national animal is the Gray Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.
King Zhaoxiang of Qin is ranked 780th in the world and 4th in NationStates for Most Secular, with 83.95 Atheism Rate.
Saturday, 18 June, 2016 :: 20
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
What difference between yes and no?
What difference between success and failure?
Must you value what others value,
avoid what others avoid?
How ridiculous!
Other people are excited,
as though they were at a parade.
I alone don't care,
I alone am expressionless,
like an infant before it can smile.
Other people have what they need;
I alone possess nothing.
I alone drift about,
like someone without a home.
I am like an idiot, my mind is so empty.
Other people are bright;
I alone am dark.
Other people are sharper;
I alone am dull.
Other people have a purpose;
I alone don't know.
I drift like a wave on the ocean,
I blow as aimless as the wind.
I am different from ordinary people.
I drink from the Great Mother's breasts.
Espańa 3- Türkiye 0: Possibly the class of the tournament, Spain dissected a Turkish defense with a double by Morata bookending a Nolito tally whilst the Anatolians never once placed a shot on goal. The Spaniards looked more the three time major champs than the debacle that was the 2014 World Cup at least for these past two matches.
Italia 1- Sverige 0: What seemed like a mostly dull game ended on a high note as Eder finds the net at 88’ to redeem an Italian eleven seeing past respect. Ibrahimovic’s best opportunities were hampered by offsides calls as Sweden struggles to build a team around him once again.
Hrvatska 2- Česká republika 2: Croatia dominated most of the game and were up 2-0 on goals by Perisic and Rakitic. Nevertheless, Skoda scored at 75’ to bring the Czechs close and after delays due to fan stupidity ~ flares ~ the Czechs get the equalizer on a late penalty at 89’.
Colombia 0- Peru 0: Colombia advances 4-2 on penalty kicks. What seemed like a lively game throughout statistically had only two shots on goal and numerous strong challenges. The Colombians made their first four penalty shots while Peru fell short on their last two ~ the first on a great block by Ospina ~ to end their tournament.
If you look at the graph of a given statistic with NationStates and the world added into it, both have minor up and down trends in common. Why is this?
This is most evident in something like my intelligence graph. http://i.imgur.com/pwZDzln.png
Magyarország 1- Ísland 1: Hungary had all the possession and Iceland all of the goals ~ a penalty and an own-goal ~ to erase an historical opportunity for their first victory in a major. The own goal was academic as a Hungarian cross was destined to find the net be it by Icelandic or Magyar boot.
België 3- Éire 0: Belgium dismantles Ireland with ease with two goals by Lukaku amidst a Wisel effort. Nary a Shamrock shot neared goal while the Belgique dominated possession looking more like the #2 FIFA ranking albeit against marginal opposition.
Portuguesa 0 – Österreich 0: The cry baby that is Ronaldo can no longer blame the defense for his performance that despite numerous attempts including a missed penalty at 79’ he is still scoreless as the so-called 8th best team in the FIFA world face possible elimination in arguably the weakest group in the tournament. Austria was no better with only three shots all game and tied only due the ineptitude of the opposition.
Sunday, 19 June, 2016 :: 21
The Master keeps her mind
always at one with the Tao;
that is what gives her radiance.
The Tao is ungraspable.
How can her mind be at one with it?
Because she doesn't cling to ideas.
The Tao is dark and unfathomable.
How can it make her radiant?
Because she lets it.
Since before time and space were,
the Tao is.
It is beyond is and is not .
How do I know this is true?
I look inside myself and see.
Argentina 4- Venezuela 1: Whereas the La Vinotinto led in assaults, the Albiceleste led in scoring with Higuain (2), Messi, and Lamela each scoring, the last seconds after Venezuela’s lone goal (Rondon). Early in the game Messi was mugged in the box only to be ignored by the referee who seemed to cherish the Venezuelan WWE wrestling moves. Karma was served when Seijas tried to chip a penalty shot past a waiting Romero ~ how the crowd didn’t die of laughter is beyond this spectator.
Chile 7– Mexico 0: Chile gets the first goal off a rebound off Ochoa and their second just before the break. Beginning the second half Sanchez came through for Chile’s 3rd goal as Mexico continued to show nothing and the flood gates opened ~ Vargas (4); Puch (2) to complete the obliteration.
Switzerland 0- France 0: In a match where a draw sees both teams though the result was a draw. Switzerland led the possession while France took more shots hitting the woodwork twice. Man of the match goes to Swiss Goalie Sommer who had quality saves to keep a clean sheet.
Albania 1- Romania 0: Both teams had plenty of opportunity with Albania scoring the difference at 43’ (Sadiku). With the victory the double eagles end 68 years of futility versus Romania.
WKNS Radio: Procol Harum ~
"A Whiter Shade Of Pale"
We skipped the light fandango
turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
but the crowd called out for more
The room was humming harder
as the ceiling flew away
When we called out for another drink
the waiter brought a tray
And so it was that later
as the miller told his tale
that her face, at first just ghostly,
turned a whiter shade of pale
She said, 'There is no reason
and the truth is plain to see.'
But I wandered through my playing cards
and would not let her be
one of sixteen vestal virgins
who were leaving for the coast
and although my eyes were open
they might have just as well've been closed
She said, 'I'm home on shore leave,'
though in truth we were at sea
so I took her by the looking glass
and forced her to agree
saying, 'You must be the mermaid
who took Neptune for a ride.'
But she smiled at me so sadly
that my anger straightway died
If music be the food of love
then laughter is its queen
and likewise if behind is in front
then dirt in truth is clean
My mouth by then like cardboard
seemed to slip straight through my head
So we crash-dived straightway quickly
and attacked the ocean bed
Today’s Featured Nation:
The Souless Damned
” Death Will Show You the Way”
WA Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights: Few
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
The Souless Damned's national animal is the 3 Tailed Scorpion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Necronism.
The Souless Damned is ranked 33rd in the world and 1st in NationStates for Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry, scoring 42,910.17 on the Tasmanian Pulp Environmental Export Index.
Yesterday’s Answer: What is Guatemala?
Congratulations: 
East MudfishNaram-Sin
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EUROPEAN LITERATURE
EPISODES IN THIS 1922 WORK INCLUDE THE LOTUS EATERS & ITHACA
What is … ?
Monday, 20 June, 2016 :: 22
If you want to become whole,
let yourself be partial.
If you want to become straight,
let yourself be crooked.
If you want to become full,
let yourself be empty.
If you want to be reborn,
let yourself die.
If you want to be given everything,
give everything up.
The Master, by residing in the Tao,
sets an example for all beings.
Because he doesn't display himself,
people can see his light.
Because he has nothing to prove,
people can trust his words.
Because he doesn't know who he is,
people recognize themselves in him.
Because he has no goal in mind,
everything he does succeeds.
When the ancient Masters said,
"If you want to be given everything, give everything up,"
they weren't using empty phrases.
Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.
England 0- Slovakia 0: With a tie nearly assuring the Slovaks moving on, England was forced to play an entrenched defense albeit chances they had. The day was typified by a Vardy breakaway at 17’ that was readily blocked Matus Kozacik at net. Intotalat Kozacik saved 6 times as the Three Lions shot 27 times without satisfaction. Joe Hart had a calmer time at goal blocking two of four and assuredly will be better tested in the next round.
Wales 3- Russia 0: Igor Akinfeev was kept busy from the beginning minute and throughout the match blocking 8 of 11 shots; the three he missed attributing to the final score. With the Russian Bears chasing the Man Bun of Bale early opportunities were availed to Ramsey (11’) and Taylor (20’). His Baleness would come through at 67’ as Wales wins the group and the Ruskies go home.
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