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The euro hit a record high of 1.5913 against the dollar on Thursday.
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April 2008
April 12, 2008
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Take the set home and the picture may look slightly different. Some colors are brighter than others, and the contrast between dark and light colors is heightened.
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with converted and repainted combat vehicles
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Rogge, in surprisingly direct remarks to reporters, also faulted Beijing for suppressing anti-government unrest in Tibet last month, saying its use of violence was "an outdated method."
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Mr Gosper seems to get a lot out of being being a senior IOC member. At the Sydney Olympics, his daughter became the first Australian to carry the torch, controversially replacing another Australian girl at the last minute.
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So one is left wondering whether this latest foiled plot is just an attempt by the Chinese regime to make it look as if they have common cause with the West against Islamic terror
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More important, will the Secret Service be protecting Carter as he goes to rub elbows with the who's who of world terrorism? And if so, do American taxpayers really have to foot the bill? (GZE2 - Worse President...EVER).
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The appeal, circulated on internet chatrooms and bulletin boards, indicates the protests earlier this week have not only embarrassed the Beijing government, but also ignited a strong nationalist reaction among sections of the Chinese public.
April 10, 2008
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The official Xinhua News agency says a group of monks at the Labrang monastery in western Gansu province interrupted the event, but it soon resumed.
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The 19-year-old employee was working at the drive-through window of the Burger King on Nov. 28 when a customer used her debit card. (GZE2 - Uhhhh...why not pay cash?? Burger King? What was it...4 bucks??)
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the Chinese Communists are hoping that other protestors would make similar showings for their own causes (Xinjiang independence, FLG, vindication of June 4th). That would guarantee those causes will never become accepted into mainstream Chinese opinion
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Like many have echoed, he personifies the Canucks in this hockey-crazy town that hasn’t even won a Stanley Cup since the beginning of last century.
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It all started two days ago, when a nationwide strike was called by a number of political parties and worker movements to protest their low income, the skyrocketing cost of living, and the open corruption and blatant nepotism of the Egyptian government.
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GZE2 - My baby is getting homesick for GZ with air quality like this...
The Playoffs
Well, no Canucks...but there is still hockey to be played. Once again, I'll take my best stab at predictions...
Eastern Conference:
- Pittsburgh v Ottawa. Ottawa was the finalist last season, and have been a shell of their former selves this season. Take the Pens in 6
- New Jersey v New York Rangers. The Devils have modified their slow it down defensive style, but are still a grind it out team with limited scoring. The Rangers added tons of free agent scoring in the off season which hasn't produced much. Both teams have stellar goaltending. I'll take the Rangers in 7.
- Washington v Philadelphia. AO gets his shot at the playoffs...but Philadephia may be the more rounded team in this match up. But...I like underdogs and I like to watch AO play...take the Caps in 7.
- Montreal v Boston. Montreal is just fun to watch...Boston squeaked into the playoffs and has future promise. Take the Habs in 5
Western Conference:
- San Jose v Calgary. The Sharks have been hot...the Flames have not. No matter how much Jerome Iginla impressed me with his 50th goal and his treatment of Trevor Linden in the final game of the season...he and coach Keenan are headed home early. Sharks in 6
- Minnesota v Colorado Probably the best match up in the entire playoffs. The Wild still play a tight checking definsive system...but Marion Gaborik has been lighting it up with his offense and his tough style of play. The Avs have experience...and they also have Theodore in net. Take the Wild in 6
- Anaheim v Dallas It pains me, but the Ducks are possibly stronger than they were last year. Dallas doesn't have much of a chance here...Ducks in 5
- Detroit v Nashville Detroit consistently wins the President Trophy as the top regular season team and then gags in the playoffs...is this another year of that? Not in the first round...Wings sweep.
Since the format is goofy with each series being re-seeded...I'll hold off on the next rounds for now...But, I will give you my finalists.
Out of the East I like Montreal...and in the west, unfortunately, the Ducks. In the finals...look for the cup to come home to Montreal...Habs in 7.
Now, if all the re-seeding and such screws that up...I'll start over again. But, you've got the team I am watching...and I can't believe I am saying it...but...Allez Le Habs!
April 09, 2008
Why I Hate ESPN Asia
There are many reasons why I hate ESPN Asia...but I will limit it to a handful:
1. No NFL Coverage
2. No NCAA Final Four Coverage
3. No NHL Coverage
4. Snooker, Badminton & Table Tennis
5. No NCAA Football Coverage
Ahh...but alas, they advertise MLB coverage for the year. I never realized though, that the MLB had only one team.
| Date | Time | Channel | Game | ||
| 09-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | Tampa Bay Rays Vs New York Yankees® | ||
| 11-Apr-08 | 8:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Kansas City Royals(L) | ||
| 11-Apr-08 | 14:01 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Kansas City Royals(R) | ||
| 11-Apr-08 | 21:30 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Kansas City Royals(R) | ||
| 12-Apr-08 | 11:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Kansas City Royals(R) | ||
| 12-Apr-08 | 16:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(S) | ||
| 13-Apr-08 | 1:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(R) | ||
| 13-Apr-08 | 8:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(R) | ||
| 13-Apr-08 | 16:30 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(S) | ||
| 13-Apr-08 | 21:30 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(R) | ||
| 14-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Kansas City Royals(R) | ||
| 15-Apr-08 | 17:30 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(R) | ||
| 16-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox(R) | ||
| 18-Apr-08 | 7:00 | ESPN | Boston Red Sox Vs New York Yankees(L) | ||
| 18-Apr-08 | 14:01 | ESPN | Boston Red Sox Vs New York Yankees(R) | ||
| 18-Apr-08 | 21:30 | ESPN | Boston Red Sox Vs New York Yankees(R) | ||
| 19-Apr-08 | 7:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(L) | ||
| 19-Apr-08 | 14:00 | ESPN | Boston Red Sox Vs New York Yankees(R) | ||
| 19-Apr-08 | 21:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(R) | ||
| 20-Apr-08 | 7:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(L) | ||
| 20-Apr-08 | 14:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(R) | ||
| 20-Apr-08 | 21:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(R) | ||
| 21-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | Boston Red Sox Vs New York Yankees(R) | ||
| 22-Apr-08 | 17:30 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(R) | ||
| 23-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | New York Yankees Vs Baltimore Orioles(R) |
You may ask...if they don't cover any of the sports above, what DO they cover??? Here is a snapshot of today's action packed day in sports...
| 09-Apr-08 | 0:00 | ESPN | ASIAN 9-BALL TOUR GUINNESS 9-BALL TOUR 2008 |
| 09-Apr-08 | 1:30 | ESPN | STREETBALL THE 2007 AND 1 MIX TAPE TOUR(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 2:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER SPORTSCENTER ASIA(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 2:30 | ESPN | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2007/08 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUELIVERPOOL |
| 09-Apr-08 | 5:00 | ESPN | CHEERLEADING UCA COLLEGE DANCE TEAMSORLANDO |
| 09-Apr-08 | 5:30 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER SPORTSCENTER ASIA(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 6:00 | ESPN | INTERNATIONAL IRONMAN TRIATHLON IRONMAN SOUTH KOREA(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 7:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER SPORTSCENTER ASIA(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 7:30 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER BEIJING SPORTSCENTER SPECIAL: COUNTDOWN TO BEIJING(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 8:00 | ESPN | GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 10:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER ASIA SPORTSCENTER RIGHT NOW(T) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 10:01 | ESPN | WINTER X-GAMES WINTER X-GAMES 11 - DAY 2MT. ASPEN |
| 09-Apr-08 | 11:30 | ESPN | YACHTING BARCELONA WORLD RACE 2007/08(T) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 12:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER ASIASPORTSCENTER RIGHT NOW(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 12:01 | ESPN | BILLIARDS INTERNATIONAL EVENTS2006 WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONSUNCASVILLE |
| 09-Apr-08 | 13:00 | ESPN | BILLIARDS INTERNATIONAL EVENTS2006 WORLD CUP OF TRICK SHOTSUNCASVILLE |
| 09-Apr-08 | 14:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER ASIASPORTSCENTER RIGHT NOW(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 14:01 | ESPN | INTERNATIONAL IRONMAN TRIATHLON IRONMAN SOUTH KOREA(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 15:00 | ESPN | CHEERLEADING UCA HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING (PART 2)ORLANDO |
| 09-Apr-08 | 16:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER ASIASPORTSCENTER RIGHT NOW(R) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 16:01 | ESPN | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2007/08 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUELIVERPOOL |
| 09-Apr-08 | 18:00 | ESPN | MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEW YORK |
| 09-Apr-08 | 21:00 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER SPORTSCENTER ASIA(S) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 21:30 | ESPN | NBA FASTBREAK(S) |
| 09-Apr-08 | 22:00 | ESPN | ASIAN 9-BALL TOURGUINNESS 9-BALL TOUR 2008 |
| 09-Apr-08 | 23:30 | ESPN | SPORTSCENTER SPORTSCENTER ASIA(S) |
Summarize? Snooker...Triathalon...Hoops...Outdoor Games...Yachting...Cheerleading...and nearly 5 hours of Sportscenter (Asia...not the USA version). And the best part is...they repeat it all over again for you, in case you missed it earlier.
Oh yeah...and don't forget that Major League Baseball...which they don't even list the other team. Why call it MLB when its just Yank-me coverage? Just tell me...'We'll cover every Yank-me game through the season...screw the National League.'
So, when you flip on your tube for a 'game' tonight...think of me.
links for 2008-04-09
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"We express our strong condemnation of the deliberate disruption of the Olympic torch relay by 'Tibetan independence' separatist forces, who gave no thought to the Olympic spirit or the laws of Britain and France" (GZE2- Baaaahahahhaha!)
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"One thing in Paris is to get rid of those guys. They tried to push me out of the way three times. They are horrible. They did not speak English. They were thugs."
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The Mhalla riots are going into their second strong day. 50,000 people are rioting. The police is shooting tear gas, rubber bullets, you name it, and IT'S NOT WORKING. ...originally 2000-3000 people, but the crackdown forced the people on the street.
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Leonard also says he believes the Winter Hawks owners have intended to move the team all along. (GZE2 - These stories just pain me...a great and storied franchise being run into the ground by a bunch of knuckleheads...if only I had a spare couple million)
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China has stopped issuing multiple-entry visas to foreigners and has slowed visa processing in Hong Kong, a major gateway for travel to the mainland, in restrictions that will remain in place until after the Olympics, travel agents here said Tuesday.
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I underestimated his mental situation about everything that was happening in his life (GZE2 - This pretty much sums up how much he failed as a coach/manager)
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But the 77-year-old received a setback last week when her surgeon told her she'd have to wait until June for critical cancer surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital. (GZE2 - Obama or Hillary-care will give you the same)
April 08, 2008
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"We have to generate more offence," Naslund said. "That's been lacking the last two years. We've relied too heavily on our goaltender. Even when you're playing a defensive system, you need goals
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He's a guy who plays hard all the time, he's a leader."
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“They’ve invested a lot of money, and both are very actively engaged in growing their businesses in China.”
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Asked if he could be happy playing another season in coach Alain Vigneault's system, he responded: "Hopefully I'm going to have a better feel for everything in a little while."
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There were many nights this season Linden must have wondered if he still belonged. Saturday was not one of those.
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By the end of this world tour, the Beijing Olympic brand will have been damaged. With a bit of effort, we can destroy the whole Made In China brand along with it.
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The torch went out several times, and police officers had to put it onto a bus to try to protect it as demonstrators swarmed the security detail. In the end, organizers canceled the final leg of the procession.
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Two Chinese men have been charged with breaching US export laws after being caught trying to take 10 thermal-imaging cameras out of the country illegally, justice officials said on Monday.
April 07, 2008
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Winger Alex Burrows also garnered two awards. Although he is often described as a grinder, Burrows received the club's most exciting player honour, as judged by fans and the Fred J. Hume Award for unsung hero.
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Other memorable roles include a marooned astronaut in the superb 1968 science-fiction film "Planet of the Apes" and a detective in 1973's "Soylent Green". (GZE2 - Not to mention my personal favorite, The Omega Man)
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Jennifer Botterill reached her second career milestone in as many games with the Canadian women's hockey team in Canada's 11-0 win over China on Sunday at the world championship.
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Experts say rice prices are rising because of a mix of irrational panic, weather problems - typhoons in the Philippines, a cyclone in Bangladesh, flooding in Indonesia and Vietnam - and an overall reduction in the land dedicated to rice farming.
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Linden wouldn't officially announce his retirement, but he didn't leave much wiggle room, calling the game "a special night." There certainly wasn't anything remotely special about Vancouver's play.
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Naslund was a round peg in a square hole under coach Alain Vigneault. A gifted winger who once owned one of the league's most feared wrist shots, Naslund has been a shadow of his former self in giving up offence for a defence-first posture by the Canucks.
Thanks Again, Trevor
Oh man...despite the Canucks sucking it up real bad yesterday...the fans had enough in them (there is always enough left for #16) to say good-bye. And...Thanks to Jerome Iginla for showing some class...you deserved that 50th goal. I hate the Flames...but you are OK (today).
April 06, 2008
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Winter Hawks’ principal owner Jim Goldsmith says no decision has been made to relocate to the 5,700-seat pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center, should the club seek out of its Rose Quarter lease or move when the lease expires in 2013.
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I think you've got to believe in who you've got, and trust your players.
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Linden hinted that he has indeed decided on his future, but reiterated that announcement will come later. "I am just not prepared to talk about it at this point and to tell you the truth I haven't given it a lot of thought.
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"There's a possibility that a lot of guys might not play again for the Canucks," Naslund said. "Yeah, it's a little bit of an emotional time."
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Some may hate Vancouver, some definitely hate the Canucks. But you’re wasting your time if you ever tried to hate Trevor Linden
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"Strong women turn me on. It's sexy when a woman knows exactly what she wants. And you're that girl. I think you're great. You're taken for the moment, so I'll just have to wait."
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We love Hillary Clinton. Not the political Hillary Clinton necessarily, but the woman Hillary Clinton. And a woman she is. Hot, sensual, sexy, kinky. Mmmm. And when we can’t have her (not all at once, that’s just gross)
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