Wheelchair Power Soccer
April 13th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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Throughout the years of apartheid soccer gave the people of South Africa hope and a since of excitement when there was little to be excited about. Soccer withstood apartheid,
With the first non-white soccer association being formed in 1903 (SA Indian Football Association) the SA Bantu Football Association was formed in 1933 and the SA Colored Football Association in 1936. After official Apartheid laws went into effect in 1948 these teams were denied funding and facilities yet they continued to play amongst themselves. On December 8, 1991 (following the fall of apartheid in 1990) the South African Football Association was formed on non-racial principles.
Soccer is the most popular sport in South Africa with a victory for a national team considered a victory for the country. On the day of his inauguration in 1994 Nelson Mandela left the official celebration to attend a soccer game between South Africa and Zambia. He was introduced to both teams during the half time break. In July 2007 thousands attended a game that was organized by FIFA to celebrate his 89th birthday at Newlands Stadium.
Now nine South African cities are gearing up to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament for the first time ever. The tournament will be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Pretoria. South Africa will renovate 5 existing stadiums and build 5 new stadiums in preparation for the most important event in international soccer. You can see the 10 stadiums by clicking here.
The history of the tournament dates back to 1930 with teams from Africa participating since 1934.Cameroon's upset of Argentina in the 1990 world cup finals brought Africa onto the world stage of soccer. Now the time has come for South Africa to host the game they have loved for so long. With an estimated 2.7 million spectators and an additional 28 billion watching on television when the finals are shown the eyes of the world will truly be on South Africa.
Between the roaring crowds, thrills and goals fans may wish to visit some of the other attractions that South Africa has to offer. South Africa offers a diverse combination of people cultures and natural beauty. For the more frugal travelers South Africa may be one of the cheapest vacation destinations in the world according to SouthAfrica.info website.
Some of the attractions fans may wish to visit are Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Victoria Falls offers white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Visitors can also go horseback riding and take guided walking safaris.
Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are among the world's best wild life reserves, with over 30 South African National Parks to choose from this is sure to be a nature lovers paradise. South Africa offers a variety of Day Tours as well as scuba diving, shark diving, surfing and hiking.
South Africa's time has come and so has yours, be sure to enjoy all that they have to offer in 2010.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For those who seek meaning, connection, and want to make a difference as they travel, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company offers a unique Zulu “empowerment” volunteer tour into KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in September of 2010. This three-week trip, offered by The Cultural Explorer, gives volunteer travelers the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant Zulu culture while participating in a variety of service-oriented projects.
Travelers will be encouraged to design a project based on their own interests and skills. Some might want to refurbish a school or tutor students in math, science, English, and art. Other volunteers might want to work with children in an orphanage or teach in a creche (day care center). And others might want to teach marketable skills to the Zulu women, or assist rural businesswomen with marketing ideas.
Volunteer travelers will stay in a lovely local hotel in a small rural town in KwaZulu-Natal. There will be excursions daily into the numerous nearby Zulu villages — with opportunities to observe both traditional and contemporary life, and attend a Zulu wedding, birthday, or healing celebration. Volunteers will visit with local sangomas (traditional healers) and spend time with the only white sangoma in South Africa. Travelers will also enjoy lively dinners with local activists, politicians, educators, and entrepreneurs who are invested in making positive change in the Zulu community.
There will also be time to explore the picturesque town of Eshowe and surrounding areas. And travelers will discover that one of best places to mix and mingle with the locals is the hotel bar.
Volunteer travelers will also spend a weekend on safari in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest game park in South Africa. Also planned is a side trip into the city of Durban where there will be a chance to visit the beautiful beaches along the Indian Ocean.
The Zulu Empowerment trip starts in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, with an in-depth history lesson and visits to the Apartheid museum, Origins Centre, the thriving township of Soweto, and downtown Johannesburg. Travelers will be treated to authentic African foods and music. The volunteer portion of the trip will be based in KwaZulu-Natal, about 7 hours south of Johannesburg, an area known for its large Zulu population and diverse terrain.
Pat Walker, founder of The Cultural Explorer, has spent several years cultivating contacts within the Zulu communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Travelers will meet with her personal contacts and colleagues.
“This is a one-of-a-kind volunteer trip,” she says. “We have teamed up with a local family-run organization that has been working in this area for several years. We find their projects to be authentic and they really do make a big difference in the lives of the Zulu community. We are pleased to make this volunteer trip available to adventurous travelers who want to go beyond the ordinary travel experience.”
Trip dates: Sept 4-25, 2010.
About the Zulu:
The Zulu are the largest South African ethnic group of an estimated 10-11 million people who live mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Their language, Zulu, is a Bantu language. The Zulu Kingdom played a major role in South African history during the 19th and 20th centuries and the Zulu were known as fierce and determined warriors. Under apartheid, Zulu people were classed as third-class citizens and suffered from state-sanctioned discrimination. They remain today the most numerous ethnic group in South Africa, and now have equal rights along with all other citizens. The current president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, is a Zulu.
About The Cultural Explorer
The Cultural Explorer is a member of the African Travel Association (ATA). The company offers both group and individual trips, and specializes in authentic cultural, volunteer, and philanthropic travel experiences.
For more information, visit: theculturalexplorer.com/ .
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WorldCup 2010: African Interest or Western Business?
April 13th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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The FIFA World Cup is a highly anticipated event that only takes place once every four years. The only other sporting event that even comes close in terms of magnitude is Olympics, and even then you could argue that with the summer and winter games they happen once every two years.
Honestly though, we're talking a sporting event of paramount importance. Some smaller and poorer countries' economies can reap the benefits of a good World Cup performance. Some countries (Ghana in the 2006 World Cup is a great example) even shut down operations just so their citizens will have enough power to watch the game. If there's a sporting event that can bring a whole country to a standstill, then it's the FIFA World Cup.
With all that in mind, take into consideration that 32 teams have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. To make the stakes even bigger, the 2010 World Cup will be the first time the event has taken place in the African continent, with South Africa chosen as the representative.
In honor (or should I say, “honour”) of the 2010 World Cup being held in South Africa, I find it appropriate to analyze the host country's team, and how realistic their shot is to win the World Cup.
South Africa Quick Facts – (according to www.southafrica.info) Population size = 47.9 million. Nation's Capital = Pretoria. South Africa has 10 official national languages and is the world's 22nd largest economy by GDP; it's also the 32nd largest country by land area and 28th largest by population. Some famous South African people are Nelson Mandela (civil rights activist), Ernie Els (PGA Tour golfer), Charlize Theron (Oscar winning actress), Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize Winner in 1984).
South Africa's FIFA History – FIFA ranking (as of March 2010) according to www.FIFA.com = 88. Highest FIFA ranking = 16 in August 1996. World Cup Titles = 0.
Now, for South Africa's soccer squad…
Key Players
Steven Pienaar, Midfield. Pienaar has been an important piece to the EPL's Everton team. In his previous 13 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he's managed two goals, but more importantly, he's going to be the backbone of the team with star player Benni McCarthy out of commission. Don't expect Pienaar to score a lot of goals. Instead, expect him to cover just about every position on the field and do it very effectively. If South Africa is going to make it past their group stage, they are going to have to rely heavily on Pienaar.
Siboniso Gaxa, Defense. Defensemen's stats are rarely impressive, unlike a striker's stats. Consider it the equivalent to a lead-off hitter in baseball. They're not going to drive home many runs or hit many out of the park, but they're a vital part to the team with their on base percentage. Gaxa is much like a leadoff hitter in baseball. His country's defensive unit hinges on his abilities to play both defense, and spur South Africa's attacks. As if he needs enough incentive to make his country proud, a very solid tournament from him could see some interest sparked from club teams abroad.
Siyabonga Nomvethe, Striker. Nomvethe has been on South Africa's squad since 1999, and he competed for his country in the 2002 World Cup. He's currently ranked 6th in South African history for CAPs. For South Africa to make it through the group stage, he's going to need to have a stellar World Cup tournament and produce some goals. Because age is working against him (32 years of age at the start of the World Cup), I'm counting on Nomvethe to have a big tournament for his “going away party”.
Aaron Mokoena, Midfield. Mokoena currently plays club ball for EPL side Portsmouth, so he's accustomed to
seeing a higher level of play than his South African teammates. He's also the most experienced player in South African history with 99 CAPs (he'll obviously eclipse the 100 CAPs mark in the World Cup), and because of that experience, he'll be the backbone of this team. Coming in at a fairly young age of 29 years old, he could see at least one more World Cup. However, you know he'd like to make his 100th CAP a memorable one. Mokoena is South Africa's number one key player.
Key Stats
I can't stress enough the fact that they're at home. You know how in most American sports, “home field advantage” is considered vital? It's not much different with the World Cup; just imagine that “home field advantage” to be your home country advantage. Sure, that's not a stat per se, but for this intent we'll use it.
South Africa has never made it past the group stage in two previous attempts.
South Africa is riding something of a hot streak right now, as they're unbeaten in their previous five international friendly matches. The game against Denmark on June 5th will be a huge gauge of where the team stands just days before the World Cup.
Final Prediction
You know you always love to see the host nation do well in the World Cup, especially when it's the first time your continent has seen the competition. To add to that, South Africa is considered very much an underdog for the 2010 World Cup. With that said, they're an underdog for a reason, and the number 88 in the world rankings should tell you something. South Africa will be playing a more inspired tournament than any other team, but I still don't see it as enough to make it past the group stage. It's really a shame South Africa drew as tough of a group as they did, and I'm predicting them to finish last in their group behind France, Uruguay, and Mexico.
South Africa's country facts provided by www.southafrica.info
South Africa's FIFA history provided by http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43883/profile.html
from: Jiliennes Blog
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Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club Invites Brazilian Soccer Schools for a Friendly
Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS) can be found in Phuket, Thailand, at the Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC). The top-rated youth soccer training programme is available at the greatest sports and recreation facility in Southeast Asia.
Famous BSS uses Futebol de Salao (FDS). The training and game is known for a 5-a-side version of football originally from South America. It is played with a smaller (size 2), and a little heavier (465gm) ball that has very little bounce to it. BSS Futebol de Salao is available as part of the PIASLC Brazilian Soccer Camp programme.
Located on the resort island of Phuket, Thailand, Phuket International Academy is situated in surroundings of natural beauty close to a national park. The PIASLC is partially completed, and already hosting a variety of world-class sports, arts, wellness and recreational facilities and programmes for the enjoyment of visitors, the school’s pupils, their families, the local Phuket community and for visiting professional and amateur individual athletes and teams from across the world. Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club
“Futebol de Salao is really how I got started. This is my love, the thing I enjoy the most ,’’ is a quote from Ronaldo, Brazil, Real Madrid and Former FIFA World Player of the World.
The game of Futebol de Salão was popularized in Brazil where immortal players such as Pele, Rivelino, Zico and right through to Juninho, Ronaldo, and Rivaldo were brought up first playing FDS before moving onto mainstream football. They have all attested to the fact that Futebol de Salão shaped soccer skills. The International Confederation of Futebol de Salao (ICFDS), established Brazilian Football Academies and Soccer Schools in the United Kingdom, and now supervise the game across the world, and have setup professionally managed centre’s in numerous countries.
Evedrday there is a 3 on 3 world cup with awards for the winners, MVP’s and other special prizes for the best goal celebration. Kids enjoy an entertaining day with face painting, samba music and quizzes being a unique feature of the BSS Camp. Highly qualified professional coaches make certain a carefully supervised, fun and rewarding experience. Phuket International Academy Brazilian Soccer Schools
The Brazilian Soccer Schools system is intended for boys and girls aged between the ages of 5-18 with a well thought out syllabus and training system specific to each age group and each ability level within the various age groups. Training is skill centered, task focused and has one hundred percent involvement.
A 5 a side game is the best way for children to to become skilled at soccer as it gives more touches of the ball, more shooting opportunities, more passes, more chances to take an opponent on 1 on 1. This encourages children to think faster and move the ball quicker due to having less time on the ball. All coaches at Brazilian Soccer Camp are highly qualified, passionate and knowledgeable, who put the safety of children as the top priority.
Phuket International Academy is a convenient drive near Phuket International Airport and includes two 38-room comfortable hotels and facilities that are great for Meetings, Conventions and Events of all kinds.] Phuket International Academy
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I am reminded of when Robert Fisk got beaten up in Afghanistan. Don't laugh–it's the old Hamas-hugging gasbag's great opportunity to proclaim that he, too, opposes extremism. A press release from Galloway's Respect Party:George Galloway was set upon by a group of Muslim extremists while campaigning in East London this afternoon. Three men, believed to belong to the extreme sect Islam4UK, the latest name for Al-Muhajiroun, were arrested and subsequently charged with public order offences. Galloway, who is standing in the Poplar and Limehouse constituency, was with a party of supporters in Watney Market around 3pm when he and his…
5 Elements to Being a Good Still Photographer on the Set of an Independent Film
April 9th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964I made some shots in the last couple of days – please tell me your thoughts:
Photography is not only a profession many enjoy; it is fast becoming an extremely popular hobby since the introduction of digital cameras. So if you have a budding photographer in your family or circle of friends here are the top ten gift ideas for a beginner photographer, taking into consideration they already have a camera.
1. Photography book
Whether your beginner photographer is aspiring to become a competent amateur or sought after professional there are some basics of photography that they will need to learn. Today there are some excellent photography books on the market and one or more of these are an excellent gift idea for a beginner photographer. Books that beginners would appreciate include those cover composition and image editing. One of the best books on exposure is called Understanding Exposure Revised Edition by Bryan Peterson and it a must for any photographer. It has stunning photo examples and techniques are explained in simple to understand terms.
2. Camera Care Kit
Whether your beginner photographer is using a relatively simple point and shoot camera or learning to use their first digital SLR properly, looking after their camera will be important. Pay a visit to a local camera shop an put together a camera care kit that includes a camera cloth, lens cleaner and book on how to care for your camera.
3. Filter
One piece of equipment that photographers use is a filter. There are a large variety of filters that serve different purposes. One of the best filters to give a beginner photographer is a polarizing filter. A polarizing filter helps to remove atmospheric haze and greatly improves the colour quality of a photograph. It is one of the first filters a photographer should have, making it a top gift idea for a beginner photographer. When choosing a filter it will be important to know the exact camera model the beginner photographer has to ensure it will fit properly. Sometimes it is required to purchase a special attachment piece.
4. Spare Battery and Charger
Digital cameras use a lot of battery power and it is always best to have one or two spare while out shooting, just in case the power runs out. Digital cameras take different kinds of batteries. If possible get rechargeable ones and purchase the correct charger to include with the gift. You will need to know the camera model for this gift as not all cameras take the same batteries.
5. Camera Bag
A snazzy, roomy camera bag is a great gift idea for a beginner photographer. Look for a durable bag that has waterproofing, sufficient padding and plenty of places for extra lenses, batteries and memory cards. Low Pro is a common camera bag maker and makes some of the best camera bags.
6. Memory Cards
If your beginner photographer is using a digital camera then the gift of memory cards will be happily received. There is nothing worse than being on a trip or out shooting than seeing a great shot and not having any more room on the memory card. So any photographer will want to have a few spare to ensure nothing gets missed.
7. Photo Printer
With the popularity of digital cameras came home photo printers. There are a large amount of photo printers available that allow photographers to print their own photos at home. Due to the popularity the price of these printers is reasonable and you are certain to please any beginner photographer with this gift.
8. Photo Paper
One thing your beginner photographer will want to do is print off their photos to share, so one of the top ten gift ideas for a beginner photographer is photo paper. Photo paper comes in a variety of sizes. You may want to get an assortment of sizes or a specific size that fits the photo printer of your beginner photographer.
9. Photo Album
A gift of a photo album will be welcome with smiles of thanks by your beginner photographer. Photo albums come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of plain and themed covers. Use your knowledge of the recipient to pick an album that would suit their tastes. One thing you will want to ensure it that the album contains acid free paper, this will ensure that the photographs are better preserved.
10. Notebook and Pen
When a beginner photographer is learning it is a good idea for them to take note of the photographs they are taking such as the weather, exposures used and photo numbers. This will allow them to correctly analyse their work to see where they went wrong and what they did right. Try to pick a good quality notebook maybe leather bound and a good quality pen that they can keep in their camera bag.
I never blogged about what was probably the season's best performance so far. In February, I made it over to a bitterly cold Paris where Les Arts Florissants performed Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto in three concert performances.
The first half, running at two hours and forty minutes, flew by, on the strength of a phenomenal Philippe Jaroussky as Sesto and, impressive as always, Cecilia Bartoli as Cleopatra. Andreas Scholl's immaculate technique shone once more as Cesare, but it took him a while for his voice to open up; his Va Tacito was a delight nonetheless and supposedly he was even better in the second performance.
Among the 4h40-affair's highlights were Cleopatra's Act I Vadoro Pupille, the Act III Piangero la sorte mia and the ultimate coloratura showpiece Da tempeste il legno infranto, as well as Sesto's Cara Speme, questo core and L'angue offeso mai riposa. Nonetheless, the cast was impressive all-around, with a stellar turn of Umberto Chiummo as Achilla in Se a me non sei crudele and some comic relief from Rachid Ben Abdeslam as Nireno and Christophe Dumaux's dramatic Tolomeo. Natalie Stutzmann (Cornelia) and Andreas Wolf (Curio) rounded out the, once again, very impressive cast.
Les Arts Florissants generally played crisply under William Christie, but natural brass sounded as painfully out-of-tune as it does all too often; it was one of the only discredit to a great performance, surely the best of a baroque opera I've ever attended. Such a shame that Parterre reports this would-be recording was axed by Decca at the last minute. 4.5/5
In the days leading up to this concert, Daniel Barenboim brought his Berliner Staatskapelle to town to play Schoenberg and Beethoven. The former's Variations for Orchestra I rather disliked, to the point of being relieved at their conclusion (I'm sorry, I just don't understand the music). His Pelleas und Melisande, on the other hand, was not pesky, but I was still a bit bored. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and No. 2 were played well with appropriately light accompaniment, but playing them back-to-back without a break was just a bit overkill. The Piano Concerto No. 5, the next day, featured the best orchestral playing of the two nights (I do feel this orchestra plays a little ragged at times), and glorious solo playing by Barenboim. 3/5 for both performances
I'm a bit ashamed to admit the most exciting part of the Staatskapelle concerts was Daniel Barenboim scolding a lady for taking a flash picture just as he was going to give a downbeat. His little sermon, starting off with the title of this post, reminded her that there are signs everywhere forbidding her to take pictures. Barenboim was properly peeved, and rightly so.
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Wheelchair Power Soccer
April 8th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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There is a reason why soccer is not called ‘football’ in America…soccer sucks. American football is far better and far superior than the world’s so-called most popular sport, which for some reason is also called ‘football.’ If this is confusing don’t worry about, Americans already have it figured out.
American sports fans decided to call this ridiculous sport ‘soccer’ a long time ago, and gave the term 'football' to a far better, more appealing sport.
I am not writing this to offend anyone, or to attract more readers. The fact is that soccer is boring and it simply makes no sense. The goal is bigger than a two-car garage, but yet nothing happens for 86 minutes! Guys are running (and walking) all over this massive field, yet nothing ever happens.
Most Americans view soccer as just a big game of keep away. Why the rest of the world continues to play this sport is beyond comprehension. I will always fail to understand what makes soccer so great and so fun to watch. Soccer fans shout at me ‘you just don’t understand.’ I agree.
- I don’t understand how a sport can have an ‘offsides’ penalty when that is the only way a teams can have an offensive advantage.
- I don’t understand why professional athletes can’t put a round ball in a goal the size of Rhode Island.
- I don’t understand how anyone can get excited about one goal being scored during 86 minutes of play.
I don’t understand why soccer players are so fragile. One minute they are being hauled off on a stretcher and ten minutes later the same guy is scoring a break-away goal! - I don’t understand how 100,000 fans can start a fire and riot after a 1-0 contest. Maybe they looked elsewhere to cure their boredom.
- I don’t understand why David Beckham has to look like a girl.
- I don’t understand how European soccer fans in the year 2006 can yell racial slurs to black athletes. It is also horrible to see FIFA not do a damn thing about it.
Ask me why I love American football, baseball, basketball or even hockey and I could go on and on about how each position in each sport requires a combination of athleticism, violence, speed and skill and each has the ability change the momentum of the contest or determine the outcome of the game.
Also, professional sports in America are paced well and have a nice flow with breaks in the action that allow the game to be analyzed by fans and broadcasters.
Soccer has none of this.
Die-hard soccer fans argue that soccer is the ‘world’s greatest game’ or that in every other country but America it is the most popular sport. Just because everyone else is doing something, don’t make it right. Heck, the Chinese are still using chop-sticks!
Other countries don’t have any other choice. Other than rugby and cricket, what else is there for professional sports outside the United States?
Badminton? Handball? Curling?
America pretty much leads the world in entertainment and when America says something is boring then we are probably on to something. Baywatch reruns can be found in almost every household around the world. We know how to entertain and we know sports.
If you’re into soccer, kick yourself silly. Just don’t expect us to join you kicking and screaming with joy.
Sorry soccer fans, your ‘football’ sucks.
from: Cassys Weblog
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Electronic Arts sent out the word that those itching to hit the pitch and play a little football are in luck, as a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa demo will be hitting the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on April 8th, 2010. The demo will allow players to select either Spain or Italy, and play for a full game. The demo will also show off the new “two button” mode of gameplay that brings in a second set of controls for casual players that do not want to learn all the intricasies of the full control palette.
Also announced today is the full musical soundtrack for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, and it is a worldly, ecclectic mix of musicians. As for myself, I can only claim to have heard of two of the bands features, those being The Stereo MCs and Florence and the Machine. If you want to hear the music from these bands, you can head over to the EA FIFA World Cup site and get some streaming clips from each song, as well as detailed info on each band.
Check the jump for a full list of the bands featured in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, as well as a few more screenshots. 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa hits shelves on April 27th, 2010.
EA’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Music Soundtrack Sets the Stage for Soccer Glory
2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Beginning April 8
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Apr 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Turn up the music, raise your hands and voices and join the celebration! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed the 28 artists across 20 countries who will usher in the EA SPORTS(TM) 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) with an international soundtrack that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup(TM) to be held in Africa.
EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) captures the sounds and history of the musical landscape in Africa with a rhythmic, tribal blend of 28 songs that, through mass exposure to soccer, videogame and music fans, will become synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) worldwide. Somali-born poet, musician and rapper, K’NAAN, headlines the soundtrack with his song “Wavin’ Flag Coca-Cola Celebration Mix”.
A full playable demo of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system will be available for downloadable at the PLAYSTATION Store, and for the Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system on Xbox Live Marketplace, beginning April 8 worldwide. Play as Spain or Italy and discover a soccer experience that brings to life the passion and emotion of the actual tournament. New players to the FIFA Soccer franchise will be able to choose to play the demo utilizing new Two-Button controls designed to enable new gamers to pass, shoot and compete for the 2010 FIFA World CupTM with an accessible control scheme that utilizes just two buttons. In addition to playing a match soccer fans and gamers will be able to upload their replays from the demo to EA Football World for other fans to watch.
“2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is a landmark project in the evolution of world music and its African heritage,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at Electronic Arts. “We’ve brought together such legendary African artists as Nigerian drummer/activist Babatunde Olatunji, Senegal icon Baaba Maal, and ‘The Bob Marley of Ghana’ Rocky Dawuni, with global superstars like Sergio Mendes and Nas & Damian Marley. But we’re perhaps most proud of K’NAAN, the unsigned Somali artist we discovered in 2004 whose music has now appeared in five different EA SPORTS video games.”
To listen to streaming music clips from this EA SPORTS one-of-a-kind mix of music, learn more about the bands and get details about features in the 2010 FIFA World Cup videogame, visit http://www.FIFA-WORLD-CUP.EASPORTS.COM.
ARTIST SONG COUNTRY
Baaba Maal International Senegal
Babatunde Olatunji Kiyakiya Nigeria
Basement Jaxx feat. Santigold Saga England
Buraka Som Sistema Restless Portugal
Buscemi feat. Lady Cath Dipso Calypso Belgium
Fedde Le Grand feat. The Stereo MCs Wild & Raw Holland
Florence + The Machine Drumming Song England
Fool’s Gold The World Is All There Is USA
Future Sound Of London Papua New Guinea England
Gang Of Instrumentals Oh Yeah South Africa
John Forté Your Side USA
Jonathan Boulet Ones Who Fly Twos Who Die Australia
Kid British Winner England
K’NAAN Wavin’ Flag – Coca-Cola Celebration Mix Somalia
Last Rhythm Last Rhythm Italy
Latin Bitman The Instrumento Chile
Marisa Monte Não É Proibido Brazil
Michael Franti & Spearhead feat.
Cherine Anderson Say Hey (I Love You) USA
MIDIval PunditZ Atomizer (Pathaan’s Dhol Mix) India
Miike Snow In Search Of Sweden
Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Strong Will Continue USA/Jamaica
Rocky Dawuni Africa Soccer Fever Ghana
Rox Rocksteady England
Sérgio Mendes Emoriô Brazil
Sia Bring Night Australia
The Kenneth Bager Experience feat.
the Hellerup Cool School Choir Fragment Eight “The Sound Of Swing” Denmark
The Very Best feat. Ezra Koenig Warm Heart Of Africa (So Shifty Remix) Malawi/France/Sweden
White Rabbits Percussion Gun USA
The 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) will also be available on the Wii(TM), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) and iPhone(R) on April 27, 2010 in North America and April 30, 2010 in Europe and Asia. Visit http://www.FIFA-WORLD-CUP.EASPORTS.COM for more information about features. The game is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI in Europe.
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Vanoc's trademark notwithstanding, "2010" in this country and all others throughout southern Africa means the FIFA World Cup of soccer, not the Olympics. And two months before the games begin, the excitement throughout the region is at least as great — I think it's even greater — than I sensed in Vancouver before our Games began.
But if South Africa hopes to present a riveting reputation-building event or to match the explosion of spirit and international goodwill that followed our Opening Ceremonies, oh boy, does it have work to do.
I wish them well. This continent needs successes, and it needs a way to showcase for the world the graciousness and strength of so many of it's people. But the country of South Africa — though not most of its neighbours — also has a well-earned reputation for shocking levels of thievery and violence to live down.
Our little group of Canadian journalists — me, plus five recipients of Jack Webster Foundation/CIDA fellowships for young B.C. journalists — didn't experience any violence during our eight-hour stopover in Johannesburg en route here from Kampala. But our visitwas bad enough to further sour me on the country, which is a geographic gem, and should be — but isn't — a place I want to return to.
First was our reception at the immigration counter by an agent and a supervisor who were ignorant, obtuse and seemingly determined to thwart our plans to get get out of the airport for a few hours, have a look around and spend a few rand. They misinterpreted — deliberately, I believe, as it is hard to imagine they are so dense — our every word we said, and they seemed to think their job was to play the bully. If these are the attitudes that will greet World Cup visitors, the tourist/host relationship will be off to a very bad start.
More substantively, we found when we arrived here that three of our six bags had been rifled en route. I have no proof this happened in South Africa, but that's the only place, other than on the airplanes, where the bags sat for any length of time. We haven't been able to resolve our compensation claims during the Easter long weekend, but in total we lost a couple of thousand dollars worth of goods — including my pricey electric toothbrush. (The Fellows had more valuables checked than might normally be the case because we had been warned, repeatedly, that we were at significant danger of being mugged if we carried anything of value when we stepped out of the airport.
What adds to my concern about the blot on the World Cup experience is that, to the people we've met here, the theft is no surprise. Even the agent who took down the details of our initial claim told us it is absolutely routine — claims come in virtually every day.
If South African air carriers and airport officials can't resolve this by June 11 — and I'm not optimistic, as the pattern of thefts seems so ingrained — then a lot of visitors will be left with a sour taste in their mouths. We sure are.
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. This means the whole world will be a buzz as their favorite teams duke it out for supremacy on the football field (soccer to those unindicted people).
Check out this latest trailer from EA’s 2010 FIFA World Cup: South Africa. Your favorite team might not win the championship, but that does not mean you can’t help them along in virtual space.
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April 8th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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I wanted to buy a compute laptop as I travel a lot and I need computer access during the time when I am not at home. I start searching the best laptop that can fulfil my need. I wanted a laptop with latest technologies but light weight to carry easily with me every where I asked my friends and other family member for advice but I get two recommendations from different people and these famous brands are well known which are Sony and Dell. I got confused which brand would be better and suitable for my needs as both of them are reliable and both can be trusted with the eyes close.
I went on line and compared both the brand my self and found that Sony are best in laptops when compared in laptops and Dell are best in desktop computers .Sony has better and advanced technologies when compared to Dell in laptop computers. so was the prices Sony prices are higher than Dell .
I discover the laptop technology of Sony was out of the world. There was no other laptop near that technology not even Dell can compete the Sony now .Sony have integrated web camera in the laptop, so need to attach out side camera ,saving lots of hassle and Dell laptops lacks this attractive and handy features in them. Built in Sony speakers in all the laptops Dell have this but the sound quality is not like Sony .Sony laptops are light weight in comparison to Dell . different sizes ,sleek .Attractive colours and very thin .Light weight to take it with us ,ideal for while travelling .Integrated blue tooth for mobile technology in both the laptops to generate powerful signals. Windows vista home premium additions already there in Sony Laptops but Dell have windows vita home addition only in some laptops and if want to upgrade version we have to pay extra for that. In Dell laptops we still find windows XP and Sony has already upgraded to windows vista .Adobe photo shop soft ware is also provided to edit and play with photos in Sony and no such software or similar is provided if we want any we have to pay extra to Dell.
But good thing is Dell are still better than other brands and above all they are less expensive than Sony and also Dell give good offers from time to time .Like money off , free products (leather case),free memory upgrade and even free delivery some time. But if one want best technology ,technology wise Sony laptops are the best ones. Their integrated hard ware machinery is Sony quality and machinery wise Sony are still leading the world. There is nice finishing touch in Sony laptops as compared to Dell ones.
Then I decided and bought a Sony laptop computer with all the above features like integrated camera, built in blue tooth, built in speakers ,windows vista home premium edition. It was delivered with in a week time and I found it excellent .Advance technology means Sony I know today. I love chatting with my family member abroad thanks to Sony web camera they can see me even when I am not at home. Due to speakers sound quality I can entertain my self with music and graphics are so nice I also like to watch movies .Sony laptop is my companion who entertains me and also fulfil all my needs. Easy to carry .
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The Dell Studio 15z was designed, in part, by Best Buy’s Blue Label Program, which is a focus group program for technology. With the Intel Core i5 it can push an HD signal straight out to your HDTV. It’s a solid laptop and should be out later this year.
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Laptop computers are separated into different categories, as we all know, depending on who uses them and for what they are used. There is a wide range of laptop computers but we will make a comparison of laptop computers used for gaming, mostly, just to give you an idea about how tings work in such laptops. So, below is this comparison of laptop computers which hopefully will help you decide if these types of laptops are what you need and want. The comparison will be made between Dell’s Alienware M17x that is already very well-known on the gaming laptops market and Toshiba’s Qosmio X505.
Dell’s Alienware M17x is probably the best laptop computer for games, thanks to its Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz (3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) processor that is powered by 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz. Moreover, the games are powered also by the Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M, 2GB – SLI Enabled video card which will make your gaming experience incredible taking into account the colours and contrasts you’ll get on the 17-inch Wide XGA+ that has a native resolution of 1440×900.
Even better, you also get a 250GB good for storing your games and a Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) to write your own disks. Besides the fact that the laptop will take your gaming experience to the other level, the design will also change something in your life. The M17x is a beautiful piece of machine with its Nebula Red – Special Edition – Anodized Aluminum chassis that will take you out of the ordinary and the back-lit keyboard will allow you to get into your games’ atmosphere thanks to the red light it spreads. However, the laptop is pretty expensive as it gets to some $1.799, but if you are a true gamer and you know what you want and, most importantly, you have the resources to get it, than you should buy this laptop without putting too much thought in it.
Toshiba’s Qosmio X505 is also a very good gaming laptop and we’ll make a comparison now with the previously-mentioned laptop’s features to see how good it gets. The processor is the Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz that is running on 6GB of RAM, which is more than the M17x has, so it runs a bit faster. The hard drive is also larger, as it has a storage space of 320GB on which you can stock anything you like. But let’s see if the video card is more or less powerful than the M17x’s. The X505 comes with the PCI Express x16 – NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M TurboCache, which is not as fast as the one the M17x has, but it’s fast enough to run your games smoothly and frameless. All in all, this too makes a good gaming laptop due to its features, but it is also very stylish in design. It doesn’t shock, however, like the above-mentioned, but this is too the type of laptop that will make you stand out in the crowd. Another difference between them is the price, as this one comes cheaper and you can purchase it for only $1.474.99
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Here’s how I fixed a Compaq Presario V6000 motherboard with “no video” issue. Not sure if this fix will last forever but it works and the laptop is back to life.
Also, this fix might work for the following HP/Compaq laptop motherboards: HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000, Compaq Presario V3000 and probably some other models. If it works for you, please mention the model number in the comments after the post.
Proceed at your own risk only if you have nothing to lose. Otherwise, close this page and take your laptop to the professional repair shop.
Problem description: I had an abandoned Compaq Presario V6000 laptop. The laptop was turning on when I press on the power button but after a few seconds turning off by itself. There was no video on the laptop screen or external monitor. I tried another AC adapter, new memory modules but it didn’t help. I was pretty sure this is motherboard related failure.
Research: After I did some research on the Internet, I found that this is a known problem with Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Presario V3000/V6000 motherboards and most likely related to the graphics chip failure. The graphics chip (aka GPU or video chip) is soldered to the motherboard. Apparently, there are bad solder joints between the graphics chip and motherboard. Overtime the graphics chip separates from the motherboard causing all kind of different video problems.
Possible solution: One guy suggested baking the failed motherboard in a conventional oven preheated to 385 degrees Fahrenheit for exactly 8 minutes. This process should reflow the graphics chip solder joints and give the motherboard a second life.
I had nothing to lose and decided to give it a try. Here’s how I did it step by step.
First of all, you’ll have to disassemble the laptop and remove the motherboard.
STEP 1.
Remove all peripheral components installed on the motherboard (memory, cooling module, CPU, etc…). Remove all protective films from the motherboard. The motherboard will be baking at a very high temperature and all that can burn has to be removed.
Tip: Make lots of pictures while stripping down the motherboard. They will help you to put all removed protective films back in proper locations.
STEP 2.
Here’s how the same side of the motherboard looks without protective plastic films.
You can see the problematic graphics chip, it’s on the right side from the CPU socket.
STEP 3.
Remove all protective plastic films from the other side of the motherboard. Disconnect the audio cable.
STEP 4.
The motherboard will be seating in the oven on the baking pan. In order to elevate the motherboard above the baking pan I’ll use a few screws.
STEP 5.
I installed screws in four corners of the motherboard. There are plenty holes for screws.
STEP 6.
You can see there is a 3/4 inch gap between the motherboard and desk surface. By the way, I positioned the motherboard so the graphics chip seats on the top.
STEP 7.
Place the motherboard on the baking pan. Make sure it’s not touching anything.
Preheat the conventional gas oven to 385 degrees Fahrenheit and place the motherboard in the middle of the oven for 8 minutes. You’ll smell some burning plastic in about 6 minutes.
After that remove the baking pan with motherboard and let it cool down for about 30-40 minutes.
Install the motherboard back into the laptop, assemble the laptop back together and see if it works.
This fix worked for me! After I assembled the laptop, it started properly right away taking me to the BIOS setup menu. I didn’t have the hard drive, so I tested my laptop with a Knoppix live Linux CD. The laptop video works great!
So asks Andrés Pizá:
After following your “coverage” of the iPad launch with the pass of the hours during your extensive review, a slight idea came to my mind: buying an iPad. I haven’t tried any Apple device enough to self-declare myself as a Apple fan, but I used to like their offerings. I thought about how I could use the iPad, primarily for schoolwork / classes. Then, I remembered a video I saw about using OneNote from Microsoft Office with a touchscreen laptop. It seem to look good, as you could sync notes with your main computer and extend them.
My dilemma, as I’m going to buy an iPad or a touchscreen laptop very soon: which one should I get?
As a Windows user, I have Office on my desktop (Windows 7). If I buy a touchscreen laptop, I could use all the software on it. On the other hand, if I buy an iPad (the Wi-Fi version), I also have to buy a case, all the apps I could need, etc.. So, it would mean additional costs to the iPad itself. I think the iPad is easier to carry and is more discreet – especially for use in class.
When the iPad is launched in Spain, I know a friend who will buy one, so I could try it then. If I go to any store, I could also try a laptop with touchscreen functionality.
What should I do?
Difficult question to answer, really. Touch seems to be YOUR killer feature, so based on that, let me first share a few truths:
- Windows 7 wasn’t designed for touch experiences, top to bottom.
- Most Windows software wasn’t designed for touch experiences, top to bottom.
- Apple won’t allow viruses or spyware into the App Store.
- Not all “touch” screens are built alike.
Yeah, I’ve yet to see a Windows computer work well with touch – and that’s based on my own practical experience. NOT to say it won’t work – it just won’t work very well, and you’ll wind up working with a mouse / keyboard anyway.
If you go the touchscreen PC route, you’re better off getting a notebook with a capacitive touch screen. This won’t be cheap, but it will also decrease the chances for mis-taps and re-taps (which happen all-too-often with devices that try to provide a touch experience). That is, if any exist – and if they’ll fit your budget.
Is the iPad, then, the option for you? Nobody can effectively answer that question for you. Pick one up, play with it, borrow it for the weekend. Try it with an external keyboard. Look at what software is available, free or otherwise.
Forget the cool factor of any device – it’s “which one fits” you that’s most important.
Wheelchair Power Soccer
April 7th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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Heather Mitts, known as much for her beauty as her soccer skills, was born on June 9, 1978 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She picked up a soccer ball at age six and by high school picked up a full soccer scholarship to the University of Florida.
In 2001, Mitts played in the Nike Women’s Cup. After majoring in advertising, Mitts went on to play for the Tampa Bay Extreme and later the Philadelphia Chargers. In her three seasons with the Chargers, Mitts started all 51 games and was named the WUSA All-Star in 2003. She played 4414 minutes in her WUSA career.
As a defender for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Mitts won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Mitts was featured in FHM and Maxim and was named ESPN.com’s hottest female athlete of 2004. In 2005, Mitts played in the Algarve Cup. She is still playing on the WUSA team with more than 2200 minutes and two goals logged. Mitts currently boast several broadcasting gigs for ABC and ESPN2 and is a columnist for ESPN Soccernet.
In terms of philanthropy, Mitts is active with Special Olympics and Century Council, a non-profit group that sponsors Girl Talk. Girl Talk encourages mothers to talk with their daughters about the dangers of underage drinking. Mitts also runs a soccer camp in Cincinnati for girls ages 8 to 13. The 2006 dates are June 24 and 25.
Mitts dates Miami Dolphins quarterback A.J. Freely. The couple posed together for the 2005 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
For the Heather Mitts official site, click here.
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April 5th, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
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The lower leg can be divided into several portions, each of which are, “enclosed by relatively inelastic fascia which constitute compartments.”1 If an unusual amount of pressure is allowed to accumulate in these compartments, their contents may become compromised. When blood vessels are ruptured within a compartment, pressure rises and “may interfere with blood flow into the region, thus reducing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the affected tissue.”1 This condition is known as compartment syndrome and is commonly caused in the anterior portion of the lower leg by a direct blow to the area.2 Anterior compartment syndrome can also be caused by overuse of the extensor muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot because doing so can cause extra fluid to build up within the anterior compartment.3 There are very few predisposing factors to anterior compartment syndrome apart from participating in a contact sport, wearing inadequate shin protection, or participating in an activity that requires excessive use of the anterior muscles of the lower leg. Compartment syndrome is more common is sports like soccer and football but could potentially become a chronic injury from running or cross-country skiing. Compartment syndrome has even occurred as a result of the inflammation caused by snake bites.4
The anterior compartment contains the tibialis anterior, extensor hallicus longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles as well as the common fibular nerve, anterior tibial artery, and fibular artery.5 Compartment syndrome is essentially a severe contusion of these structures and pressure placed on them as result of the contusion can cut off circulation and cause severe pain.2 There is no precise or specific method for grading the severity of compartment syndrome, however, the increased pressure that compromises blood supply is known as ischemia and once this point reached, nerves will be destroyed within 2-4 hours, and after 6 or more hours, muscle tissue will also be lost and replaced with scar tissue that may cause a permanent contracture of the muscle. Anterior compartment syndrome causes pain and swelling of the lower leg, numbness and loss of control, loss of a pulse in the foot, and the individual may be unable to dorsiflex their foot or demonstrate extension of the great toe.2
Immediate care of compartment syndrome includes ice and elevation.2 Ice helps to prevent tissue loss because the damage caused by a contusion can generate widespread autolysis; a process that is slowed by lowering the temperature of the affected area.5 Compression should not be applied “because the area is already compromised by too much pressure.”2 If the foot experiences loss of movement, pulse, or sensation, medical help should be sought immediately.2 Compartment syndrome should be treated by a doctor who can relieve the build up of pressure by slicing the compartment longitudinally or implanting a drain.5
There is very little that can be done to prevent anterior compartment syndrome apart from wearing adequate shin protection in sports that involve kicking or a considerable amount of contact with other participants. It could also beneficial to educate athletes on protecting their legs for much the same reason they should be instructed on how to fall. Athletes such as runners and cross-country skiers should also give their legs adequate time to recover from work outs to prevent fluid build up in the anterior compartment.
Works Cited
1. Hole, JW. Human Anatomy and Physiology. 5th ed. IA: Wm.C.Brown Publishers; 1990
2. Pfeifer, RP. Mangus, BC. Concepts of Athletic Training. 4th ed. MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2005.
3. Reneman, RS. The Anterior and the Lateral Compartmental Syndrome of the Leg Due to Intensive Use of Muscles. PubMed. 1975 Nov-Dec;(113):69-80. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=1192677&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum. Accessed April 8, 2006
4. Juckett, G. Hancox, JG. Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and Update. American Family Physician. 2002;65:7
5. Martini, FH. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 6th ed. CA: Prentice Hall; 2004.
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With the arrival of David Beckham on American soil, we soccer fans are hoping our favorite sport will get a much needed boost in popularity. Soccer is a great game but is often overlooked in America. As is the case with most things though, Americans will not embrace something that is new, different, or that they do not know much about. So, let me help you get caught up to speed with a crash course in some of the soccer rules and play that could potentially turn off or confuse viewers.
Obviously, even if you hate the game you should already be aware that in soccer you cannot touch the ball with your hands and the objective is to kick the ball in to the opposing team's goal as much a possible. However, there are several other important rules that need to be understood before fully appreciating the great game of soccer.
Off Sides – First, let's get the big one out of the way. If you have ever seen a goal scored in soccer but then immediately the officials rule it a “no goal,” most likely you have just witnessed off sides. Off sides is the most confusing rule to someone not familiar with soccer. A basic understanding of soccer positions is required to understand off sides. There are two goals each equipped with a goalie and two teams of players playing different positions around them. In soccer, there are defenders, who stay back around the goal, forwards, offensive players who try to score goals, and mid-fielders who play both defense and offense wherever they are needed. Offensive players are not allowed to be between the goalie and his closest defender.
If an offensive player is in this area and plays the ball, he is considered off sides and the defenders are given a free kick. This rule prevents teams from placing a good goal scorer right in front of the goal just waiting for the ball. It keeps the games more interested and requires fast breaks, good passing, and planned attacks to score as opposed to stationary players by the goal twiddling their thumbs waiting for opportunities. The off sides rule also allows defensive players to put strategy into the game of soccer. When the ball is on the opposite end of the field, defenders will often play and “off sides trap.” That is, the defenders will all push forward toward the middle of the field. This leaves a large gap of field between the goalie and his closest defender; a gap in which no offensive players can be. However, this strategy can backfire if you are playing a team with good fast break ability.
Throw Ins – When the ball is knocked out-of-bounds along the sidelines, it is returned to play by the team who did not knock it out. The ball is returned to play via a throw in. A throw in must be performed by holding the ball with both hands, pulling it behind the head and hurling it over the head with both hands still contacting the ball. Also, the throwing player may not lift his back leg when throwing. If a hand falls of the ball, it does not come across the head, or the leg is lifted, a throw in is awarded to the other team.
Corner Kicks – When the ball is knocked out-of-bounds along the end of the field, the ball is returned to play differently. If a defensive player is the last to touch the ball before it goes out, then the offensive team is awarded a corner kick. In this situation, an offensive player takes the ball to the corner of the field and kicks it in. Often for corner kicks, offensive players will fill the goal area hoping to be in the perfect place to redirect the corner kick into the goal using their heads.
Goal Kicks – On the other hand, if an offensive player is the last to touch the ball before it goes out, then the defensive team is awarded a goal kick. In this situation, a defensive player takes the ball to the edge of the box drawn around the goal and kicks it onto the field to resume play.
Slide Tackles – Soccer is not a “contact sport” per se but it does allow some controlled contact. The most obvious example is the slide tackle. In soccer, players are permitted to slide into another player who has the ball in an attempt to strip the ball from them. However, the sliding player must begin his slide from an area visible to the player with the ball. Also, the sliding player must not slide with cleats up or kicking at the player. The momentum of the slide should be the only driving force behind the ball stripping attempt. If at any time the slider comes in from behind the player with the ball, with cleats up, or kicking, a foul is called and the player with the ball is awarded a free kick.
Yellow Card – Besides slide tackling, there are various other fouls that can be called for dangerous and rough play. A yellow card is a stern warning given to a player who either commits a strong foul, repeatedly commits fouls, or conducts himself with unsportsmanlike behavior (arguing, cursing, etc.). A yellow card is the refs way of saying “you better watch out, I have my eye on you.” If a player is given two yellow cards in one game, it turns into a red card.
Red Card -The red card is the big daddy of all punishments. It is given to a player who commits enough fouls to warrant two yellow cards in one game or a player who commits a flagrant or overly dangerous foul. A red card is similar to an intentional foul in basketball. A red card results in the player being escorted from the game as well as not being allowed to play in the team's next game. Red cards are a serious punishment and thus do not show up all that often.
Hopefully this soccer primer has cleared up some of the lesser known rules of soccer which sometimes prevent spectators from enjoying this great game. Now, get yourself a snack, look up an MLS game on the TV, print out this article as a cheat sheet, and start enjoying your new favorite spectator sport.
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i would like to go, problem is the cost like you mentioned.
tickets for the final for example are around 900 for seats in the middle, 600 in the corners, and 300 behind the goal. plane ticket is depending where you’re flying from, let’s say it’s 1200-1600 round-trip from Canada/US, and if you’re staying there for a week you need to stay at a hotel which would be a minimum of 70 per night. as for other stuff like food and other things you’ll need 800 dollars, might be more than what you need but it’s always good to have backup cash.
that’s about $4,000-4,500 for 1 week, with best stadium seats, plane ticket, accomodation, food, everything included.
again, it might be a couple of hundred dollars extra but you don’t want to get there and be short of cash, then you’ll be stuck.
andthat’s if you’re going to see the final only, if you’re going for the semi-finals as well that’s an additional $300-700 depending on seats.
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Mexico hasn’t been very successful at national team level, since they only managed to reach the World Cup quarter finals on two occasions (both in World Cups held in Mexico). However, soccer teams in Mexico gradually became more powerful and today they are considered a force to be reckoned with in American soil as well as on an international club level.
I was planning to make a top 5 of the Mexico soccer teams, but I decided against ranking them, because that might stir some trouble with the fans, such as a fan asking why is team over team in the ranking, since won more championships and so forth. Here are what I believe to be the most important soccer teams in Mexico, ranked by alphabet only .
> Mexico Soccer Teams – Club America
Club America was founded in 1916, being one of the oldest professional clubs in Mexico, although the first league title was not to be won until 1956-1966. They’re currently the owners of 10 national championships, being only second to Chivas de Guadalajara, who have won 11 titles in their history. The two are the most successful soccer teams in Mexico from a silverware point of view and Chivas is the historical nemesis of America, so a match between the two is a derby that the entire country awaits.
Club America gets credit for discovering or highlighting players such as Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Enrique Borja, Carlos Hermosillo, Pavel Pardo, Zizinho, Claudio Lopez, Ivan Zamorano or Ilie Dumitrescu.
> Mexico Soccer Teams – Chivas de Guadalajara
The club’s official name is Club Deportivo Guadalajara, but every soccer fan in Mexico knows them as Chivas (the goats). Their tally of 11 league titles makes Chivas the most successful of all soccer teams in Mexico, trailing arch-nemesis America by one title. They’re also very loved for their Mexican-only policy, in that they never use foreigners and focus only on local Mexican players.
Their popularity reaches far beyond the borders of Mexico and into the United States, where a team called Chivas USA was formed. The Mexican Chivas have credit for launching players such as Salvador Reyes, Omar Bravo, Claudio Suarez, Juan Palencia, Gonzalo Pineda, Luis Garcia or Carlos Hermosillo.
> Mexico Soccer Teams – Pachuca
Despite being the oldest club in Mexican soccer history, being founded in 1901, Pachuca has only become truly competitive in the past few decades. Winning the Primera Division 5 times in the last 8 years and the CONCACAF Champions Cup twice, in 2002 and 2007, Pachuca rose to become a force amongst the soccer teams in Mexico.
The most notable players that got to play for Pachuca include: Jared Borgetti, Jaime Correa, Fausto Pinto, Damian Alvarez, Mosquera, Ivan Hurtado and Juan Arango.
> Mexico Soccer Teams – Pumas
Because of the team’s close relation to UNAM, the largest university in Mexico, the club became known as UNAM Pumas, although their official name is Club Universidad Nacional A.C. Although the Pumas don’t have the same history as some of the other top soccer clubs in Mexico, having been founded in 1954, they definitely made their years of existence count, winning 5 league champs, 3 CONCACAF Cups, 1 Interamerican Cup as well as several smaller silverware.
Amongst the players that wore the Pumas logo on their shirt in the club’s fifty-year existence, the most important are: Enrique Borja, Hugo Sanchez, Jorge Campos, Alberto Aspe, Luis Garcia, Esteban Solari, Emerson, Ailton da Silva or Dario Veron.
> Mexico Soccer Teams – Toluca
Toluca was a force amongst the soccer teams in Mexico ever since the 1960s, having won 8 championship titles since then. Ever since Toluca’s founding in 1917, they have been known as an offensive team who throws their dice on the attackers, somewhat neglecting the defensive part of the game. This philosophy was a double edged sword, as Toluca varied between relegation places and titles in the 60s and 70s.
Obviously, today this attacking mentality is a lot less noticeable and Toluca’s game has become more tactical. Some of the notable players that wore Toluca’s red and white shirt include: Enrique Alfaro, Zinha, Pedro Romero, Enzo Trossero, Dario Rodriguez, Jose Cardozo, Fabian Estay, Darko Vukic and Juan Antonio Pizzi.
What have the Nike Vapor V, Adidas Predator X and Puma V1.10 all got in common? They are all up for grabs in our SC101 giveaway!
Over the past few months, I have accumulated quiet a collection of soccer cleats. Now is your chance to win a pair by simply telling us why you deserve to have them! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below and tell us in 15 words or less why you deserve to win a pair or what you would do if you had them. Creative and fun/ridiculous answers are highly recommended. We will then pick a selection of top answers, and put them on a poll for people to vote. The top 3 who receive most votes will each win a pair! Here are the official competition rules, please read them:
- Keep your answer to 15 words or less! Any more will be eliminated.
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- 1st place will select which cleat they want first, 2nd will then select, and third will get the remaining pair.
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Toshiba Laptop Satellite L455-S5975. Product Review
April 2nd, 2010 by jerryhouston1964
Laptops have come a long way. All laptops, as of 2009, are now just as powerful or even more powerful than Desktop computers. Laptops are always on wish lists, Christmas lists, and birthday present lists all over the world. Everyone wants a great laptop, but some are as high as $2,000! In this article, we're going to tell you about 4 laptops that are guaranteed to save you hundreds of dollars.
Asus EeePC 900HD-BLK008X – $238
This laptop, unlike other laptops, is under $250! Purchasing this laptop will do wonders for you, or the person you are buying it for. The computer has a built-in webcam, a 160GB Hard Drive, and multiple slots for USB devices and memory cards. With an Intel Atom Processor, you know the computer is going to run smoothly. This Asus laptop also comes with a travel sleeve, so you can bring it with you on the go. We highly recommend this computer for anyone that can't afford a fancy one over $1,000. With a price tag of $238, we praise this laptop as being one of the best bangs for your buck.
MSI Wind Laptop – $298
We really liked this laptop because of it's speed, reliability, design, and of course it's price. For about $300, you can get hold of this incredible laptop which you would swear that it is worth more than what you paid for it. This laptop has a 160GB Hard Drive, a 10″ screen, a built-in webcam, and other things laptops have. We really liked how this laptop worked, and we recommend it to everyone reading this article.
Toshiba Satellite Laptop – $330
This computer is probably one of the best laptops you could ever possibly purchase. It has a Ram of 2GB, which allows an immense ability to multi-task, and like most laptops, it features a 160GB Hard Drive. This Toshiba laptop contains an Intel Celeron Processor, and has a screen that is 15.4″. We really liked this laptop, and it worked great. We highly recommend this computer to anyone who wants a laptop for under $500.
Compaq Presario Laptop – $380
This isn't the cheapest laptop, but at least it's less than $400! This Compaq laptop has a 250GB Hard Drive, is upgradeable to Windows 7, and features an AMD Athlon Processor. This Presario Laptop even contains a built-in microphone, so you can chat with friends and family without having to attach a separate expensive microphone. We adore this laptop, and we think it is worth the $380.
There you go! We just listed 4 Laptops that are extremely affordable and work just as good as a laptop that's thousands of dollars. We hope this article gave people some ideas, and we wish you luck on finding the right laptop!
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5 Elements to Being a Good Still Photographer on the Set of an Independent Film
April 1st, 2010 by jerryhouston1964I have taken some Pix in the last days – please tell me if you think they are good:
I am almost embarrassed to say that I have been a member of Myspace since before January of 2005 and I still actively use it. It never ceases to amaze me how many “professional photographers” that I run into on the site. Of course to be considered a Myspace Professional Photographer you must meet a couple of requirements…
1. You must be under the age of 18. To be perfectly honest with you here, you probably could sell millions of copies of your pictures of Gloomy Bear, your Rainbow Brite, and my Little Pony, but maybe try to sell a couple of prints before you make yourself business cards and start calling yourself a professional.
2. Your camera must have 4 mega-pixels or less, the use of camera phones is strongly encouraged.
3. You must use other people's photographs and claim them as your own. Don't worry, all of your friends will believe that you took that picture of Justin Timberlake in his undies.
4. You must “whore” yourself to maximize the exposure of your up and coming business. Myspace's Network option is another way to meet other “professional photographers” and “professional models”.
Please, don't get me wrong, I personally would kill to become a professional photographer myself. I love photography and think that it would be absolutely amazing to get paid to travel and take pictures. I have a little bit of an idea how much money and work that getting into the photography profession is. Sure it is good to encourage your kids and tell them that they can grow up to be anything that they want. It is also important to encourage them to be realistic, work for what they want, and warn them of the dangers of the Myspace stalkers/lurkers.
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Tina Fey and Steve Carell as a team almost guarantees a few laughs, doesn't it? I just adore both of their comedic styles and am looking forward to seeing 'Date Night' once it comes out on DVD.
Here they are attending a photo call held at the Hotel de Rome in
Take a look at the trailer and let me know what you think. Hello shirtless Mark Wahlberg!! Love action / comedies!
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