I found reading, whether Mr. White's Response theory works or he Joycean Epiphany instead, a very difficult thing to define. This is because the reader can or cannot enjoy a reading and this may affect his/her response, which eventually will not leave place for the epiphany.
I think, above all the linguistic developments of a poem for example, that a good reading is the one that makes you think or re-read. The mental process of the epiphany may work in a second (and it is supposed to be the reading) but the second part of the epiphany is working it. Thus the thinking takes place. One of the best examples in contemporary novel is Atonement. The epiphany arrives in the third part, specifically in the letter sent by the editors rejecting the novel which at the end will become Atonement. In the final part, even with the elegiac journal entry of Briony in her late seventies one has to think in the concept of the "meta-meta novel". This thinking and re-reading is the final process of the epiphany.
In poetry is much more complicated and a nice example would be "Follower" by Seamus Heaney. There is a singular pattern in this poem, the cyclical repetition of the boy-man-old man. The child-perspective of the sail-like-shoulders encounters a strong opposition with the final stanza. Now his father (poetic's voice) is "stumbling/Behind me". Certainly the perspective of the shadow, the remembrance and the duty to fulfill the work of the crops is reached with a second or third reading.
The opposite is supposed to happen with the short story. Quoting Cortázar's famous sentence a Raymond Carver story would be the choice for the perfect epiphany. And thus leading this short discussion to Hemigway's perfect short story: "For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn".
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
EURO 2008Group A Day 6 12/Jun/08
Croatia v. Germany 2-1
The game was a complete incoherence by the German side who has displayed far from the reality that this team has used to. Certainly Loew did not help a struggling team that was completely overwhelmed by the leitmotiv of the EURO 2008: the touching game. The German urgency to reach the box was really bad, with mediocre attempts by Odonkor. The second goal came through Olic by a good Srna cross. The disenchanted style by the German side was enhaced by wide chances from Bayern players Poldi and Schweinsteiger. At 78' the price came through Poldi, after a fine volley. The Croatian midfield worked like a machine; the irruption of Krancjar in the first team alongside with Modric's reminded us the potential of that 3-0 victory at Wembley.The German decline was evident with the red card of Bastian in the final part of the match.
Austria v. Poland 1-1
The home side was robbed by Howard Webb, and took the chance to finally demonstrate the European football community the football, especially in this game. The Austrians showed by far a better display with enormous goal opportunities just sacked by the English who did hesitate in the shoot-out.
The game was even, leveled with both teams knowing their limitations and executions. Several attempts were made by the home side at 20'. At 30' Brazilian-born Guerreiro finished after good team work. The second half saw the Austrian side having most of the chances. The drive of the home side was evident, bu it was stopped by a very talented Boruc. At 80' the nowhere-land point had reached its toll, following the tiredness of both sides. Then the previously mentioned disaster happened. It is a pity that a good and promising Austria did not capitalize the difference in the pitch due to a mistake by the ref.
The game was a complete incoherence by the German side who has displayed far from the reality that this team has used to. Certainly Loew did not help a struggling team that was completely overwhelmed by the leitmotiv of the EURO 2008: the touching game. The German urgency to reach the box was really bad, with mediocre attempts by Odonkor. The second goal came through Olic by a good Srna cross. The disenchanted style by the German side was enhaced by wide chances from Bayern players Poldi and Schweinsteiger. At 78' the price came through Poldi, after a fine volley. The Croatian midfield worked like a machine; the irruption of Krancjar in the first team alongside with Modric's reminded us the potential of that 3-0 victory at Wembley.The German decline was evident with the red card of Bastian in the final part of the match.
Austria v. Poland 1-1
The home side was robbed by Howard Webb, and took the chance to finally demonstrate the European football community the football, especially in this game. The Austrians showed by far a better display with enormous goal opportunities just sacked by the English who did hesitate in the shoot-out.
The game was even, leveled with both teams knowing their limitations and executions. Several attempts were made by the home side at 20'. At 30' Brazilian-born Guerreiro finished after good team work. The second half saw the Austrian side having most of the chances. The drive of the home side was evident, bu it was stopped by a very talented Boruc. At 80' the nowhere-land point had reached its toll, following the tiredness of both sides. Then the previously mentioned disaster happened. It is a pity that a good and promising Austria did not capitalize the difference in the pitch due to a mistake by the ref.
EURO 2008 Group A Day 5 11/Jun/08
Czech Republic v. Portugal 1-3
The pressure of the group leader certainly took its toll today when Portugal won against a relaxed and unworried Czech side who is not finding any particular sign of improvements beyond Libor Sionko. A think to mention was the labor of Felipao on not touching the starting XI. The real question was, what can Cristiano do?
The game started with a good solid defending Czech side. But the goos start did not last long due to an early goal at 8'. The melee in the box, produced by a shot by CR7 finally went into the net after an agonizing shot by Deco. After a few attempts by the Czech side the goal came through Libor Sionko, by far the best Czech player in the tournament. The goal, at 17', was a release for the Czech side that used the open spaces created by the Portugal's contention. The remaining minutes of the match were a pure struggle of the Portuguese side to try to find an equalizer. It was really a struggle due to the Czech pull that provided the different strategies to do it. The only noticeable thing about CR7 was the 'Ronnie Rocket' (previously mentioned in the blog) at 46'.
The ordered Czech midfield prevailed, with several attempts on the box with pressure as main ingredient, before the second lead by the Iberic side came. At 62' Deco found CR7 in a fine cross just inside the box. The Man Utd player finished straight and at the bottom. Plasil advances along with Sionko's were stopped by Pepe. The game was in the brick of the equalizer when my personal request arrived: Ricardo Quaresma at 80'. To finish this player defined the game after a Cristiano play.
Switzerland v. Turkey 1-2
The previous fight in the WC qualifier reminded us of the tension between Turkey and 'Europe'. The match saw an obliged Turkey face a strong opposition. As early as 20' the game saw the intrusion the heavy storm, that affected the game seriously. The game was full of flaws on both sides due to the dirty pitch and thus dirty game. A FK was deviated by Demirel at 24', taken by Barnetta. The players that rose above in the home side were Senderos and Behrami. A wood work deflected at 29' was a remainder of the home strength. The struggle on both sides ended when the lead came through Yakin, with the help of the pitch. Yakin missed the second goal minutes after, at 35', with the goal opened after a Behrami cross. The Turkish center back provided several gaps.
In the 57' of the second half Senturk header leveled the score. "The rain performed its secret ministry" paraphrasing Coleridge, due to the awful state of the grass. The game went from one end to another counting on the fact that the defensive mistakes were enhanced by the heavy rain. The fresh player Colombian born Vonhlanten entered at 72'. The Turkish side pushed as far as the box in the 80' and the counter-attacks were in hand every time the home side gained possession. In the end it was Arda Turan who inaugured the Turkish tradition of nerve breaking endings. He shot after a cut in the left side leaving the opposition completely stunned. The finished hopes of the home side were evident from the departure of the star Frei to the Manager's wife illness. A real tragedy by the host.
The pressure of the group leader certainly took its toll today when Portugal won against a relaxed and unworried Czech side who is not finding any particular sign of improvements beyond Libor Sionko. A think to mention was the labor of Felipao on not touching the starting XI. The real question was, what can Cristiano do?
The game started with a good solid defending Czech side. But the goos start did not last long due to an early goal at 8'. The melee in the box, produced by a shot by CR7 finally went into the net after an agonizing shot by Deco. After a few attempts by the Czech side the goal came through Libor Sionko, by far the best Czech player in the tournament. The goal, at 17', was a release for the Czech side that used the open spaces created by the Portugal's contention. The remaining minutes of the match were a pure struggle of the Portuguese side to try to find an equalizer. It was really a struggle due to the Czech pull that provided the different strategies to do it. The only noticeable thing about CR7 was the 'Ronnie Rocket' (previously mentioned in the blog) at 46'.
The ordered Czech midfield prevailed, with several attempts on the box with pressure as main ingredient, before the second lead by the Iberic side came. At 62' Deco found CR7 in a fine cross just inside the box. The Man Utd player finished straight and at the bottom. Plasil advances along with Sionko's were stopped by Pepe. The game was in the brick of the equalizer when my personal request arrived: Ricardo Quaresma at 80'. To finish this player defined the game after a Cristiano play.
Switzerland v. Turkey 1-2
The previous fight in the WC qualifier reminded us of the tension between Turkey and 'Europe'. The match saw an obliged Turkey face a strong opposition. As early as 20' the game saw the intrusion the heavy storm, that affected the game seriously. The game was full of flaws on both sides due to the dirty pitch and thus dirty game. A FK was deviated by Demirel at 24', taken by Barnetta. The players that rose above in the home side were Senderos and Behrami. A wood work deflected at 29' was a remainder of the home strength. The struggle on both sides ended when the lead came through Yakin, with the help of the pitch. Yakin missed the second goal minutes after, at 35', with the goal opened after a Behrami cross. The Turkish center back provided several gaps.
In the 57' of the second half Senturk header leveled the score. "The rain performed its secret ministry" paraphrasing Coleridge, due to the awful state of the grass. The game went from one end to another counting on the fact that the defensive mistakes were enhanced by the heavy rain. The fresh player Colombian born Vonhlanten entered at 72'. The Turkish side pushed as far as the box in the 80' and the counter-attacks were in hand every time the home side gained possession. In the end it was Arda Turan who inaugured the Turkish tradition of nerve breaking endings. He shot after a cut in the left side leaving the opposition completely stunned. The finished hopes of the home side were evident from the departure of the star Frei to the Manager's wife illness. A real tragedy by the host.
Mexican burocracy
Yesterday I heard in a movie which I no longer remember the epithet "Burocratic Face".
I have been reading a lot ultimately about German Jet development aside from the Me 262. I have to say that I returned to the readings of this fighter and remembered the B variant. Everything in any book conclusions about this plane involves the conditional "If". This "If" is related to another phrase, very popular in many cultures; "too little, too late". It is certainly true that the development of the fighter among the jet technology was slowed by the allied bombing incursions bu the fact is that valuable time was wasted by a burocratic decision, by the Fuhrer himself. The technical capabilities of the Me 262 originally, were to be for a combat proven terrific fighter. Burocratic decisions lead that this excellent fighter had to work as a fighter/bomber. This conversion certainly took away time and resources to give the Luftwaffe the fighter most needed. And this takes me back to the "Burocratic Face". If it were not been by this mislead decision they will probably be not much "If" in WWII historiographical books. But who knows, my answer to the "If" is a concrete "That". The Me 262 did change something, although it was defeated by what appears to be Mexican burocracy not Nazi.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
EURO 2008 Group D Day 4 10/Jun/08
Spain v. Russia 4-1
Spain crushed Russia earlier today, with an overwhelming capability just paired with the Dutch. The environment could not be better as the Spanish side were beginning to put the promises into realities. The game began as expected, dynamic start with several counters by the "home" side. Both teams eager to make a positive impression. The midfield picked by Aragonés was in goof shape, applying the right amount of pressure at the right time. At 20' the lead came on a close Villa definition by a Torres assist. Certainly the Russian defense was playing the offside trap, bad choice against mobile strikers such as Spanish. At 23' the first glimpse of the Russian talent came on a woodwork shot. The intrusions of the Russian side faced a fierce opposition also with the lack of conviction. The Russian side touched the ball on a good solid defending block by Spain at 25'; the result was a strong Spanish defending side with lethal finishings reaching the opposite box. Near the end of the first period the second goal came on a Iniesta pass on a Villa perfect definition. It is certainly obvious that Villa made the movement to get the pass, not the passer that searched the space. This is a very common issue with highly talented strikers, they search the opportunities.
The second half saw the Russian side sank in their own game. Although the pressuring midfield of the Russian side kept several attempts and arrivals to the Spanish goal, the substitution of Cesc was a factor that contributed to the Spanish victory. Form 60' on the Spanish side relied in counter attacks due to the slow pace of the Russian defense. This caused the already-known wide open spaces that provided Bylia a shot opportunity at 61'. The hat-trick d on Villa was completed in the 75' on a Cesc pass. At 85' the honor goal by Pavlyuchenko came after a two-corner header. Then it seemed a fun practice game to the Spanish side, that ended the game with the first win. Cesc scored a goal offside in the dying stages of the match.
Cesc Watch:
-Passes completed: 22
-Balls involved (defensively and marking): 24
-Shots: 2
-Assistances: 1
I did not watch the game of Sweden against Greece, henceforth the review will not show. The score was 2-0 on the Swedes.
Spain crushed Russia earlier today, with an overwhelming capability just paired with the Dutch. The environment could not be better as the Spanish side were beginning to put the promises into realities. The game began as expected, dynamic start with several counters by the "home" side. Both teams eager to make a positive impression. The midfield picked by Aragonés was in goof shape, applying the right amount of pressure at the right time. At 20' the lead came on a close Villa definition by a Torres assist. Certainly the Russian defense was playing the offside trap, bad choice against mobile strikers such as Spanish. At 23' the first glimpse of the Russian talent came on a woodwork shot. The intrusions of the Russian side faced a fierce opposition also with the lack of conviction. The Russian side touched the ball on a good solid defending block by Spain at 25'; the result was a strong Spanish defending side with lethal finishings reaching the opposite box. Near the end of the first period the second goal came on a Iniesta pass on a Villa perfect definition. It is certainly obvious that Villa made the movement to get the pass, not the passer that searched the space. This is a very common issue with highly talented strikers, they search the opportunities.
The second half saw the Russian side sank in their own game. Although the pressuring midfield of the Russian side kept several attempts and arrivals to the Spanish goal, the substitution of Cesc was a factor that contributed to the Spanish victory. Form 60' on the Spanish side relied in counter attacks due to the slow pace of the Russian defense. This caused the already-known wide open spaces that provided Bylia a shot opportunity at 61'. The hat-trick d on Villa was completed in the 75' on a Cesc pass. At 85' the honor goal by Pavlyuchenko came after a two-corner header. Then it seemed a fun practice game to the Spanish side, that ended the game with the first win. Cesc scored a goal offside in the dying stages of the match.
Cesc Watch:
-Passes completed: 22
-Balls involved (defensively and marking): 24
-Shots: 2
-Assistances: 1
I did not watch the game of Sweden against Greece, henceforth the review will not show. The score was 2-0 on the Swedes.
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