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Googie (born Georgette Lizette Withers) died in her home in Australia on Friday. She was 94 years old



She was born in British India in 1917, and she took up acting at 12 years old, when her family returned to England.

She worked on a huge number of British films throughout the '30s and '40s, including The Lady Vanishes, Powell and Pressburger's One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing and Ealing Studios' portmanteau spooker Dead Of Night.

Withers met her husband, Australian actor John McCallum, on the set of The Loves Of Joanna Godden in 1947, and they were married the next year.

The pair starred in nine more films together, as well as a number of plays. McCallum, who is remembered for co-creating Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, died last year, aged 91.

Withers final film performance was in Shine in 1996. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to her family and friends.




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FRANKFURT, Germany – Abby Wambach’s brow creased as she shook her head in disbelief. Hope Solo’s expression smoldered with anger and frustration. Alex Morgan could not hold back a few tears – a moment of glory that should have belonged to her and her teammates was somehow stripped away.

The amazing ride was over for the United States women’s soccer team, a week of drama and thrills and what seemed like a pre-written tale of destiny instead turned out to be one of heartache.

Yet what stung the most for the USA in those pained moments after its penalty shootout defeat to Japan in Sunday’s World Cup final was that this was a game, and a tournament, that it had within its grasp.

Not once but twice the Americans let a goal advantage slip, first towards the end of regulation and then with four minutes remaining in extra time. That meant goals from Morgan and Wambach counted for nothing in the end, and once the U.S. missed its first three kicks in the shootout, Japan had the unlikeliest of tournament victories in the bag.

However, it should never even have gotten that far. A catalogue of missed chances was what really denied the USA its first Cup final since 1999, with a dominating first-half performance somehow failing to result in any goals.

Wambach, Lauren Cheney, Megan Rapinoe and a string of others all had opportunities to put the Americans ahead early but could not find the net. Wambach came closest, rattling the crossbar with a fearsome left-footed drive that would have been the goal of the tournament if it had been a couple of inches lower.

By such small margins are trophies decided.



“You don’t explain this,” U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage said. “You can’t. We could have put it away and we didn’t. We created a lot of chances and we could not put them away. It is a final and there are small differences between winning and losing so you can’t afford that.”

When the USA eventually got on the scoreboard, thanks to Morgan running onto Rapinoe’s long ball forward and firing into the bottom corner after 69 minutes, it looked as though the side was on course for the triumph that seemed so likely ever since it squeezed past Brazil in the quarterfinals and survived France in the semis.

But a dreadful mix-up between Rachel Buehler and Ali Krieger allowed Aya Miyama to pounce for the equalizer and force extra time with nine minutes to go.

Wambach produced yet another crucial header near the end of extra-time’s first period, deflecting Morgan’s cross into the net, and once more the Americans were within touching distance of the Cup. However, player of the tournament – Homare Sawa – produced a goal for the ages with four minutes left, striking the ball past Solo with the outside of her right boot from a Miyama corner.

It was a goal worthy of a final, and worthy of a champion. This was arguably the best World Cup final – men’s or women’s – since 1966, what with the drama and emotion and sheer twists and turns of it all.

Just like Wambach’s goal against Brazil late in injury time, Sawa’s desperation equalizer shifted momentum and set the tone for the shootout. Shannon Boxx and Tobin Heath had their penalties saved, Carli Lloyd blasted her shot over the bar and Solo could only stop one Japanese effort.

“We worked so hard and we all believed in each other,” Wambach said. “This is going to hurt for a while.”

And so, an extraordinary ride came to an end in a way that few could have predicted. All the incredible events of the past week served to propel the USA into the hearts of a nation back home, and that won’t be forgotten even when the public eye moves swiftly onto something else.

For now, it will share the heartbreak of the players – America’s pain for America’s team.




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As the Italian government struggles to stave off a biting debt crisis, thousands of university graduates are scraping the barrel for any job going or abandoning Italy altogether to try their luck abroad.

"I did really well at my Master's degree but it makes no difference. I'm lucky to have found a job in the local pet shop," said 28-year old Siriana Malavita, who speaks five languages and had hoped to go on to do a doctorate.

"I had to give up on that dream. The university professors tend to favour their own students and personal projects, so unless you have the right connections -- and money to pay your own way -- then forget it," she said.

In an attempt to use her languages, Malavita sent out reams of CVs to export companies in her hometown of Modica in Sicily -- a farming industry centre which produces prized olives, dried fruit and chocolate.

"But the businesses don't want graduates; they hire their brothers, cousins, friends," she said.

Friends of hers who have studied law, economics or modern languages find themselves in the same position, fighting over temporary summer jobs, working as industrial cleaners to pay the rent or giving up and seeking work abroad.

Photo journalist Matteo Pellegrinuzzi, 31, tired of scraping by and being paid months late by unreliable employees, left Milan for Paris in 2009 -- where his work gets snapped up by top magazines -- and has never looked back.

"It's sad to think that to avoid ending up an odd-job man, a painter or a street-cleaner, I've had to leave home," he said.

"But if Italy is facing this sort of crisis, it only has itself to blame. Where is the financial aid or support for young people?" he asked.

According to a study by the education think tank AlmaLaurea, unemployment among graduates "has gone up over the last 10 years, while pay packets have shrunk and contracts are harder to come by."

The report, based on the most recent data available, said that 16.2 percent of graduates were unemployed in 2009 a year after finishing their studies.

The proportion of unemployed graduates in 2007 was 11.3 percent.

"Italy invests shockingly little in its young people. Compared to countries such as France, Germany and the United States we really risk being marginalised," AlmaLaurea director Andrea Cammelli told AFP.

"The so-called 'brain drain' is real -- graduates who take the plunge and go abroad are more satisfied, they earn more and they are made to feel like they are worth more," he said.

But not all those who have failed to find a job in their chosen field are ready to try their luck abroad or believe that things there will be any different.

Unemployed 28-year-old Chiara Lemmolo said she felt frustrated and defeated.

"I see others who are more accomplished than me wearing themselves out and still getting nowhere. Why should it be any different for me? Why would I have ambitions when I have no future?" said the literature graduate.

Some of Lemmolo's fellow graduates have tried to get work experience in their chosen field in Italy but "the pitiful amount of pocket money they give you often doesn't even cover the bus fare," she said.

Others face a stark choice between accepting a fixed contract for a low-skilled job which allows them some financial independence, or continuing to live at home into their 30s while they do years of grinding work experience.

Thirty-three year old Maurizio Petralia was the first in his family to go to university and now works in a pub and pizzeria during the week to earn some spending money during his two-year unpaid training period at a law firm.

"I still live at home. My parents are worried about me, they've invested a lot of time and money in my degree," he said.

"My 22-year old brother started working when he was 15 in my dad's marble company. He's now much better off than me! I'm going to hang on in there for now but I wouldn't rule out going abroad," he added.

Even the head of one of Italy's top universities -- the Luiss in Rome -- is urging the country's young to abandon Italy, where "clan, political or family ties are the only way to get ahead."

In an open letter to his son, Pier Luigi Celli urged him to "go where loyalty, respect, merit and results are valued.

"This country does not deserve you. We wanted it to be different and we failed."





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Synopsis : Auvergne, 1922. Suzanne, jeune romancière, décide de s’isoler à la campagne pour écrire son nouveau livre. Mais peu à peu des visions et des cauchemars font leur apparition tandis que de mystérieuses disparitions de petites filles sèment le trouble dans le village...

Avec Laetitia Casta, Thierry Neuvic, Jacques Bonnaffé

Réalisé par Pascal Sid, Julien Lacombe


Sa critique : Je dois dire que j'ai été intrigué par ce film dès la bande annonce. Au final je suis allé le voir et j'ai apprécié la sobriété du scénario et le jeux des acteurs (très bien dans son personnage L. Casta).




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Ali Krieger has waited her whole life to play in a World Cup, and every step of her colorful soccer journey – from an illness that threatened her life to four years spent living in the very city where Sunday's showdown with Japan will be held – appears to have prepped her for what could be her finest hour. And in preparation for the championship game, Krieger and her United States teammates have been meticulous in getting ready.

Well, almost everything.

If the match goes to penalty kicks, like the USA's dramatic quarterfinal win over Brazil, Krieger would be in line once more to take the fifth, and possibly decisive, kick. The shot itself? No problem. A celebration to match Brandi Chastain's iconic shirt removal in 1999? More of a dilemma.


"I have thought about what might happen and the possibility that it could go to penalties and that it could be down to me," Krieger tells ThePostGame.com. "I am ready for it and the responsibility and I am confident I can handle it.

"Everyone remembers Brandi's winning penalty kick and her celebration and to have the opportunity to repeat that would be amazing. I don't have any celebration planned, though. Being a defender I don't score many goals so I have never really come up with one. I will have to start thinking of something."

Confidence among the American players is soaring and the squad senses that the fates are on their side. A relaxed yet focused vibe courses through the camp leading up to the clash at Commerzbank Arena, and some players have used their post-semifinal downtime to allow Krieger to play tour guide.

The 26-year-old spent four years with leading German side FFC Frankfurt, moving to Europe after graduating from Penn State in 2007. As the only member of the U.S. team to speak the language, she has been besieged by German reporters throughout the tournament.


"Since we drove into Frankfurt it has been nothing but questions of where to go and what to see, where to eat and what is the best thing in Frankfurt," Krieger says. "I know my favorite places and what I like to do. I just tell them to go into the city and enjoy it. We don't have much time here so whatever you can see, do it. It is a nice place."

Krieger comes across as a happy-go-lucky character, with a smile rarely leaving her face. Yet her path to the top of her sport, and indeed her life itself, hit a severe roadblock six years ago.

During her junior season at Penn State, Krieger experienced a strange discomfort while breathing one night and arranged for a doctor's appointment the following morning. However, her boyfriend at the time, football player Brent Wise, insisted she should seek treatment immediately.

The diagnosis was shocking – blood clots in her lungs had resulted in a pulmonary embolism and several small heart attacks.

"If I had fallen asleep that night," Krieger says. "I would probably never have woken up again."

A grueling series of treatments followed over a six-month period that put Krieger's soccer career on temporary hold. Now, those memories are distant, although the experience has made Krieger cherish her opportunities more than ever.

"Any time something like that happens to you, it is going to change you," she says. "I appreciate things more and I understand how lucky I am. Lucky to be healthy, lucky to be playing and definitely lucky to be about to play in a World Cup final."




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On Friday, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 soared into the record books with the highest-grossing single day ever. The series finale drew an estimated $92.1 million on around 11,000 screens at 4,375 locations, dethroning The Twilight Saga: New Moon's $72.7 million. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2's first day flew past the previous franchise high of $61.7 million, posted by Deathly Hallows Part 1 last November. It also thoroughly out-distanced The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ($68.5 million) and The Dark Knight ($67.2 million). Deathly Hallows Part 2 is even the champ in terms of estimated attendance. Included in Deathly Hallows Part 2's historic opening day was its record-shattering midnight start of $43.5 million at 3,800 locations, which topped Eclipse's $30 million. That means that Deathly Hallows Part 2 made $48.6 million for the rest of the day, which still beat the midnight-free grosses of New Moon ($46.4 million), Eclipse ($38.5 million) and Deathly Hallows Part 1 ($37.7 million). Deathly Hallows Part 2's first day



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FRANKFURT, Germany – Spend a bit of time with the U.S. women’s soccer team and you soon realize there is one word that keeps getting trotted out time and again.

Legacy.

The white-knuckle route the USA has taken to Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against Japan has kept a nation enthralled and sparked inevitable comparisons to the 1999 team that lifted the trophy on home soil.

Yet as the team prepares for the last hurdle of an emotional journey, having been just a minute from elimination in its quarterfinal against Brazil and in trouble for long periods in the semifinal against France, it is at pains to distinguish itself from its illustrious predecessors.

No American squad has reached the final since 1999, but the current team’s stars are adamant that this is their story, their time. And their legacy.

“Someone asked me the other day if our victory was more significant because it came on the anniversary of the 1999 final,” goalkeeper Hope Solo said. “I was like, ‘Are you serious?’

“Every one of us has a lot of respect for what that 1999 team achieved, but what we are doing is not about that. It is about showing how great this team is in its own way – that we can create our own bit of history.

“We have a World Cup final to get ready for. This is no time to be living in the past.”

Brandi Chastain’s winning penalty and shirt-removing celebrations provided women’s sport with a truly defining moment 12 years ago. Yet the way in which Pia Sundhage’s 2011 stars have garnered the attention of a sports audience that rarely gives women’s soccer more than a passing glance – while competing in a tournament far from home – is nothing short of remarkable.



“We want to leave a legacy here,” midfielder Carli Lloyd said. “As this tournament has progressed, the more we have come to understand that we have an opportunity to create something really special. Now we are close to doing it.”

Here are five things to look for in Sunday’s game of destiny.

1. Heads up

Japan broke the hearts of host nation Germany with a shocking quarterfinal win and has been a welcome surprise with its attractive yet hard-working brand of soccer. The most pressing question, though, is how the Japanese defense can possibly cope with Abby Wambach.

Wambach’s headed goals saved the USA in each of the last two rounds, and Japan would appear to have no defender who can match her for height and jumping ability.

Look out for: What Japan lacks in height, it will try to make up for with hustle. Expect Wambach to be surrounded by two or even three defenders on corners and to be crowded by bodies on crosses.

2. Buehler’s back

Rachel Buehler was perhaps unfortunate to be sent off against Brazil and therefore miss the semifinal, but that disappointment could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Although Becky Sauerbrunn was solid against France, a fresh and rested Buehler will come back in alongside Christie Rampone in central defense.


Look out for: Buehler was close to tears after her quarterfinal red card and apologized to her teammates as she left the field, fearing her and the U.S.’s tournament was over. Expect her to be full of motivation and to lead by example with some crunching tackles.

3. Stop Sawa

The heartbeat of the Japan side is Homare Sawa, the veteran midfielder who is in her fifth World Cup and playing better than ever.

Sawa simply makes things tick for his team with intelligent passing, tireless running, fierce tackling and a mischievous streak that sees her occasionally attempt the spectacular.

Look out for: It is likely that Shannon Boxx will be handed the responsibility of shutting Sawa down in what could be an intriguing game of cat and mouse between two veterans. Boxx will do all she can to remain close to Sawa and deny her space, and don’t be surprised if Sawa responds to that tactic by dropping deeper as the game progresses.

4. A-Rod strike out?

Amy Rodriguez has arguably been the most disappointing member of the Americans’ starting lineup in the past two games. The forward has been unable to get much offensive firepower cranked up alongside Wambach.

Some fans would like to see her replaced by Alex Morgan from the outset, although it is more likely that Sundhage will keep a settled formation and use Morgan off the bench again.

Look out for: A surefire indication that Rodriguez is out of form is when her touch deserts her. Too many times in recent games she has struggled to control the ball the first time, allowing defenders time to close her down. If her control returns early against Japan, it will boost her confidence and give her the chance to be a force in the game.

5. Midfield maneuvers

Sundhage’s biggest lineup dilemma comes in central midfield and it is caused primarily by the exceptional play of Megan Rapinoe, who has come off the bench in two straight games and made an instant, game-changing impact.

Rapinoe is lively and courageous and is crossing the ball like a dream. Sundhage must decide whether to start her or leave her in reserve as a late wildcard.

If Sundhage does make a change in the starting 11, it would probably involve Lauren Cheney moving into the middle, Carli Lloyd dropping to the bench and Rapinoe being placed on the left wing.

Look out for: It is inconceivable that Rapinoe will not play at least some part in the game, and if she continues her recent form, expect good things to happen. The 26-year-old loves to run at defenders, either by powering straight down the wing or cutting inside. Her confidence is up and she plans to make the most of it.





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We've got blue skies
We've got blue skies

It seems like only yesterday, you gave your love to me
And we made a vow that through the years our love would always be
Whenever doubts would fill my mind, you'd brush my fears away
Look into my eyes and hold me close and this is what you'd say

We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me

The pleasant dreams we shared made our love stronger with each day
And the fears that haunted me seemed like a million miles away
When friends we knew would come to me with lies about your love
I'd tell them happiness and sunny skies are all we're thinking of
We're so in love, we're thinking of

Blue skies, blue skies

Yeah I see you there, you're kissing him, how can this really be?
Well, I guess it's time to realize my dreams are more to me
And as I walk off thinking what a fool I must have been
Like an echo from my lips today, I hear you telling him

We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me
We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me

Blue skies, we've got blue skies
We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me
Blue skies, we've got our blue skies
We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me
Blue skies, we've got blue skies, oh baby
We've got blue skies, now can't you see?
There'll never ever be another love for me






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After decades of conflict that has killed over 1.5 million people, the former southern region of Sudan is now the worlds newest nation. The new nation bears the name of the Republic of South Sudan. Many citizens have been jubilantly celebrating with statements about having freedom or about celebrating freedom after a long time of conflict and oppression.

On January 9, the citizens of South Sudan held a referendum and voted to split the country into two parts, with the south adopting a new name, national status,
a new flag, and even a currency of their own.


According to InDepthAfrica, the formal independence ceremonies were held on the 9th of July in what is now the nation's Capital, the city of Juba. The ceremonies were attended by some of the world's top diplomats. Susan Rice, current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nation, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attended the ceremonies.

The official leadership of The New Republic of South Sudan included President Salva Kiir, and the speaker of the South Sudan Legislative Assembly, James Wani Igga, who read the Proclamation of the Independence of South Sudan.

Sudan officially recognizes its new neighbor and the independence ceremony was attended by Sudan's president, Omar Al-Bashir. President Bashir was indicted by an international war crimes tribunal and is considered by some protesters to be fugitive from justice. All of this was set aside and, due to requests that no protesters interrupt, Al-Bashir was allowed to participate and lend his support.

Despite a peace agreement and promise to keep the borders calm, there were fears of new fighting. Recently, about 170,000 people were forced from their homes in Abyei and South Kordofan before fighting was stopped and opposing forces withdrew from what is now a temporarily defined border.

The United Nations has approved a 7,000 person peacekeeping force for the Republic of South Sudan, which should help to keep tensions under control.

Major issues remain to be resolved, including the exact lines of the border between the two nations, the citizenship identity of many people, and the distribution of both debt and oil wealth between the two nations. Sudan has cancelled citizenship for Southerners, so there will be issues of stateless individuals who were caught in the change.

While oil revenues are being equally shared at this point, Sudan also holds the major oil collection point at the capital of Khartoum. The main oil fields, however, now lie in the new Republic of South Sudan, giving both nations some leverage in negotiating settlements.



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Think you know all there is to know about interviewing for a job? According to career coach David Couper, there are many surprising myths surrounding job interviews. In his book Outsiders on the Inside, Couper lists several myths that, if you believe them, may prevent you from landing your dream job.

So here's the truth about three of those myths -- as well as several tips on making the most of a job interview:

Myth 1: The Interviewer Is Prepared

"The person interviewing you is likely overworked and stressed because he needs to hire someone," Couper says. "He may have barely glanced at your resume and given no thought to your qualifications."

What You Can Do: Think of a job opening as a set of problems to which you are the solution. Prepare for an interview by identifying the problems hinted at in the job ad (if there's no job ad, research the company and industry) and preparing examples of how you'll solve them. For instance, if one of the primary job requirements is to "write press releases," the problem the employer has is a lack of effective press releases. For the interview, you could prepare a story about specific results you've achieved with press releases you've written. Show how you can solve that problem.

Myth 2: The Interviewer Will Ask the Right Questions

Many interviewers prepare no questions beyond 'tell me about yourself,'" says Couper. And in some cases, you may be interviewing with a human resources representative or a high-level manager who doesn't have a lot of specific information about the open job's duties.

What You Can Do: Prepare several effective sound bites that highlight your past successes and your skills. A sound bite is succinct and not too detailed, so it's catchy and easy to remember -- "I was the company's top salesperson for eight months in 2008," for example.

Reference letters are another great source of sound bites. If a former manager wrote something about how amazing you are, quote her (and offer to leave a copy of the reference letter when you leave the interview) -- for instance, "Company Z's art director called me the most thorough and well-prepared project manager she'd ever worked with -- and that ability to plan for any possible problem is something I pride myself on."

Myth 3: The Most Qualified Person Gets the Job

No one believes this myth any more, right? As Couper says, "Less-qualified but more outgoing candidates may win over an interviewer's heart."

What You Can Do: If you're on the shy or introverted side, practicing your interview techniques beforehand is key. Work with a close friend or relative until you're comfortable with your interview answers. You never want to be stuck with a short, one-word answer -- so prepare explanations and examples to discuss.

Also do some research about the interviewer. Find her profile on LinkedIn for instance, or look for recent news about the company. To set the tone for a friendly interaction, find a reason to compliment her for a professional accomplishment or her company's success. And don't forget to smile and make eye contact.

And finally, keep in mind that looks matter: You should be well groomed and dressed to impress. If you're not sure how formal your attire should be, ask the human resources person you've been dealing with what's typical. Alternatively, find someone inside the company to ask, or check out the About Us page on the company's Web site. If the management team is pictured in dark suits, neckties and so on, you'll likely want to dress as formally as possible. If the CEO is pictured in a T-shirt, business-casual clothes are fine (but you'll rarely want to dress more casually than that).




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When does a twosome become a threesome? A very confused LA therapist finds out, when one beautiful woman and two Alpha Males meet for couples therapy in Strausser's frenetic new comedy.

Coronation Street star Gray O'Brien is joined by Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses), Olivier Award nominated Josefina Gabrielle (Sweet Charity) and Daniel Weyman (Comedy of Errors, Regent's Park). Director Glen Walford's most recent West End hit was Shirley Valentine with Meera Syal.






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Gaetane Thiney and Corine Franco

While the U.S. and Japanese women's World Cup soccer teams celebrated their victories in the FIFA semifinals yesterday, lovers of beautiful women shed some tears. The U.S. and Japan victories meant that, with apologies to Hope Solo and Heather Mitts, that the two sexiest female footballer were eliminated from the tournament. So, Sunday's World Cup championship will not include French hottie Gaetane Thiney or sexy Swede Josefine Oqvist.

Since we won't get that last chance to see them on the pitch, let's take a look at them in various states of undress.

Gaetane Thiney

Sarah Bouhaddi, Gaetane Thiney, Corine Franco

Josefine Oqvist

Check out the video of her trading her jersey here