Cricket is a sport of English origin, which has become increasingly influenced by international interest. As commercial opportunities have arisen, the sport has made itself more appealing to its followers.There is evidence to suggest cricket was played, in some form as long ago as the 11th century, but it was not until 1646 when the …
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Microsoft: We were railroaded in Massachusetts on ODF
Warning. If you read any further, you will find yourself at ground 0.0 of the biggest battle the computer industry has ever seen. It is where the biggest warriors from the proprietary software world, the open standards world, and the open source world are engaged in hand-to-hand combat. At least for the moment, the open source and open standards …
CRUSADER Vs. CALIPHATE…Bush Doctrine: Destroy the Heretics of Islam
THE GREEN CURTAINFrom the Pillars of Hercules in the Atlantic to the Indonesia Archipelago in the Pacific, a vile and putrid Green Curtain threatens its descent to enshroud and enslave a vast swath of earth’s inhabitants. An Islamic Empire, the resurrection of the Moslem Caliphate, envelopes “with greater economic and military and political power . …
How Europe Missed The Transistor
In late 1948, shortly after Bell Telephone Laboratories had announced the invention of the transistor, surprising reports began coming in from Europe. Two physicists from the German radar program, Herbert Mataré and Heinrich Welker, claimed to have invented a strikingly similar semiconductor device, which they called the transistron, while working at a Westinghouse subsidiary in …
NFL Week 2 Power Rankings + Free NFL Pick
My Power Rankings are based somewhat on performance thus far, but still factors in overall potential and how I think they’ll do this season. I want to avoid wild swings in where I have teams ranked, but it may be inevitable. Here is one man’s view of Week 2:New England (-3) at Carolina, 1 p.m. …
Real Madrid – a Brief History
Founded in 1902, Real Madrid Club de Futebol has been one of the superpowers in European football since the middle of the last century. Indeed, they were awarded the honour of “Best club of the 20th century by FIFA, an award for their huge domestic success and also for their domination of Europe. Real Madrid …
World Cup Qualifying Heats Up
The past week has shown just how quickly a coach’s fate can be turned upside down. German coach Jürgen Klinsmann sowed abuse after his team’s dismal performance in Bratislava last Saturday. But with the reinstatement of young striker Lukas Podolski into the starting lineup against South Africa on Wednesday and the ensuing 4-2 victory, the …
MOVING TO CANADA IS A JOKE…The Economic, Military, and Social Integration of North America
Eh? I can think of scores of reasons to move to Canada (or opt for the Mexican Riviera) . . . any place but Babylon the Great: The USA. The War in Iraq . . . or better yet: The entire Military-Industrial Complex sucking the life-blood out of Americana for starters. Or, how about the …
Champions League Matchday 1
Club Brugge vs. Juventus 1:2 (0:0) Goal scorers: Yulu-Matondo 85′ – Nedved 66′, Trezeguet 75′.In an amazing match that was completely one sided with Juventus having a great number of 100% chances but simply couldn’t break Club Brugge’s excellent goalkeeper Stijn Stijnen who with the performance he presented this evening fully deserves to stand between …
First European Team In For World Cup
After a last-minute goal by Georgia looked to hinder Ukraine from booking early a trip to Germany, coach Oleg Blokhin’s side got some outside help and is now the first team from Europe, besides host Germany, to be guaranteed a spot in the World Cup 2006. Their fans, disappointed after the draw, can now celebrate …