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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Half the costs of illness


Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented. from the book"Total Wellness."



If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. - Chinese Proverb

Friday, January 30, 2009

FIFA could reject joint microcosm Cup ventures - Blatter (Reuters)



ASUNCION, Jan 30 (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that singled-out passs are liable to get preference gone joint ones when the hosts for the 2018 and 2022 nature Cups are decided.

Hamburg sink Bayern to top Bundesliga - Reuters
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Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing. - George Bernard Shaw

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Football: Galaxy coach Arena says Beckham will return to LA from Italy - MSN UK News



Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena says he places no credence on reports from Italy that David Beckham could stay with AC Milan beyond his current loan. Arena said on Thursday that "everything gets distorted, so we don't concern ourselves with
Source: news.uk.msn.com

U.S. Soccer - Carlisle: USSF overview Part 1 - ESPN Soccernet
Editor's note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series examining the structure and organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation and its youth programs. Coming in Part 2 on Saturday is a look at the coaching set-up of the Development Academy. After
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Suva soccer in financial mess - Fiji Live
The Suva Football Association, one of Fiji’s premier and largest football organisations is in a financial mess. Its annual accounts not been audited and presented in the past three Annual General Meetings-three years. This was revealed in the
Source: www.fijilive.com

Real Salt Lake and Soccer Unites Utah to Hold MLS Jersey Online - OurSports Central
SANDY, Utah (Thursday, January 29, 2009) - In conjunction with today's bone marrow match drive at Rio Tinto Stadium, Real Salt Lake and Soccer Unites Utah have announced that the organizations will sponsor an online auction during the month of
Source: www.oursportscentral.com

Soccer-Eriksson's priorities change as Mexico lose again - ESPN.com
MEXICO CITY, Jan 29 - When Sven-Goran Eriksson took over as Mexico coach last June, the talk was of whether he could lead his new team to the World Cup semi-finals for the first time. Barely six months later, doubts have emerged about whether he can
Source: sports.espn.go.com

De Guzman rips into Canadian Soccer Association - CBC News
Midfielder Julian de Guzman, centre, battles Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier for Canada last August. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) Canadian midfielder Julian de Guzman blasted the Canadian Soccer Association on Thursday, saying it does not take the
Source: www.cbc.ca

Soccer-Obsessed Italians Embrace Another Game - Wall Street Journal
Call it culture shock, but a recent soccer match between AC Milan and Fiorentina in Milan's fabled San Siro Stadium seemingly had all the plotlines of an Italian opera. In one drama, all eyes were upon David Beckham, who was playing his first home
Source: online.wsj.com

Soccer-N'Zogbia wants to leave Newcastle after Kinnear 'insult' - ESPN.com
LONDON, Jan 29 - Newcastle United's Charles N'Zogbia said on Thursday he would never play for the club again while manager Joe Kinnear is in charge. In a statement sent to Sky Sports News, the French midfielder said Kinnear had insulted him, although
Source: sports.espn.go.com


"A dollar picked up in the road is more satisfaction to us than the 99 which we had to work for, and the money won at Faro or in the stock market snuggles into our hearts in the same way." - Mark Twain

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Like everybody else, when I don't know what


Like everybody else, when I don't know what else to do, I seem to go in for catching colds.
- George Jean Nathan



The point is that it looks like gambling because the language of the game is money. - Alvarez

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Soccer superstar on sex assault charge



Nightclub ... Manchester citified soccer star Robinho has out arrested bygone allegations of a serious sexual assault / AFP Soccer star Robinho on sex assault charge Incident occurred at Leeds nightclub Striker denies any wrongdoing MANCHESTER intraurban English

United crush West Brom to move clear at the top
Manchester United have thrashed bottom club West Bromwich Albion 5-0 at the Hawthorns to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Coppell sees Reading land a crucial blow
Steve Coppell © Gallo ringers Reading manager Steve Coppell admitted his side landed a crucial psychological blow in the Championship upgrading race by beating leaders Wolverhampton 1-0. The Royals, in supporting spot, are now dispassionate two points behind Mick

Soccer superstar on sex assault charge
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Prince Sultan bin Fahd catchs FIFA President on Wednesday
Muscat, January 13, SPA -- Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, General President of Youth Welfare of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Saudi Football Federation, will receive at his guest residence here on Wednesday, Joseph S. Blatter,

Angola, Mali soccer friendly set on Feb. 10 in Paris
The national football teams of Angola and Mali are to play a friendly match on February 10 evening at Marville stadium on the outskirts of Paris, France, Angola's ordered front-page release agency ANGOP reported on Tuesday.


"Throw a lucky man in the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth." - Arab Proverb

Monday, January 26, 2009

Ferguson: United will falter - FIFA



Sir Alex Ferguson has offered his English title rivals a boost by revealing he expects Manchester United to drop points between now and the end of the season. Reigning champions United travel to bottom of the table West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday
Source: www.fifa.com

Derby County: It's better the Devils you know as United wait for - This is Derbyshire
DERBY County and arch rivals Nottingham Forest will battle it out for the chance to meet Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Rams travel to the City Ground a week on Wednesday for a fourth round replay with Forest following Friday
Source: www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk

Wembley heroes Pompey crash out to Swans - yorkshirepost
Holders Portsmouth were dumped out of the FA Cup as they were stunned by Championship club Swansea at Fratton Park. Nathan Dyer, on loan to the Swans from Pompey's arch-rivals Southampton, silenced the boo-boys in the 27th minute as he raced into the
Source: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

Berbatov strike keeps United on course for four - Independent
Had Dimitar Berbatov's winner been any sweeter it would have gone straight on to the old dessert trolley they used to wheel around here in the days of Best, Law, and Charlton â€" and Paddy Crerand. Michael Carrick confected the Crerand role quite
Source: www.independent.ie

PREVIEW: Champions Manchester United look to go clear at the top - Monsters and Critics
London - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be looking for his side to crank up the pressure on their title rivals by winning at West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. Victory for the champions would put them three points clear of Liverpool
Source: www.monstersandcritics.com

Man United will falter: Ferguson - The Times
Sir Alex Ferguson has offered his English title rivals a boost by revealing he expects Manchester United to drop points between now and the end of the season. Reigning champions United travel to bottom of the table West Bromwich Albion tomorrow
Source: www.thetimes.co.za

United 2 spurs 1: Verdict - Manchester Evening News
CARLOS Tevez wasn't even born the only time an Argentine won the FA Cup back in 1981. Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa were central to Tottenham's Wembley replay triumph 28 years ago against City. It was an age of Cup Final songs, Cup Final 'It's a
Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Chelsea face FA Cup trip to Hornets - Irish Times
Chelsea will travel to Brendan Rogers' Watford in the FA Cup fifth round, while Manchester United will face either Derby or Nottingham Forest. Like Premier League rivals Chelsea and United, Sunday's draw also sent Hull away to Championship opposition
Source: www.ireland.com



"But, Steve, if you bring back a $3.49 prime rib buffet, you'll have lines out the casino front door and down Las Vegas Blvd." - Mark Pilarski

Sunday, January 25, 2009

John Steinbeck A sad soul can kill you


John Steinbeck
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.



"Even as I approach the gambling hall, as soon as I hear, two rooms away, the jingle of money poured out on the table, I almost go into convulsions." - Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Gambler (1867)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

AIG confirms it won't renew Manchester United sponsorship - TSN



LONDON - AIG has confirmed it will not be renewing its shirt sponsorship of Manchester United when the deal expires in 2010. American International Group Inc. is in the process of restructuring its business and shedding assets to raise funds after
Source: www.tsn.ca

Man City silent on links with Drogba, Henry - Rocky Mountain News
MANCHESTER, England (AP) â€" After signing Wayne Bridge, Craig Bellamy and Nigel de Jong but losing out on Kaka, big-spending Manchester City was linked with several more players on Thursday from Chelsea's Didier Drogba to Barcelona's Thierry Henry
Source: www.rockymountainnews.com

Manchester United makes its move - CNN Sports Illustrated
As SI.com's soccer editor, I'm able to pull news stories from three different sources: The Associated Press , Goal.com and Soccer America. But never have I seen so many stories -- with separate hooks -- on one single topic. The Kaká -to-Manchester
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Best United team ever, says Giggs - TEAMtalk
After a stuttering start to the season, United are slowly moving through the gears and last weekend took top spot in the Premier League for the first time this campaign. The Red Devils have also won the FIFA Club World Cup and are through to the
Source: www.teamtalk.com

AIG confirms it won't renew United sponsorship - BusinessWeek
AIG has confirmed it will not be renewing its shirt sponsorship of Manchester United when the deal expires in 2010. American International Group Inc. is in the process of restructuring its business and shedding assets to raise funds after receiving a
Source: www.businessweek.com

AIG confirms it won't renew United sponsorship - Forbes
AIG has confirmed it will not be renewing its shirt sponsorship of Manchester United when the deal expires in 2010. American International Group Inc. (nyse: AIG - news - people ) is in the process of restructuring its business and shedding assets to
Source: www.forbes.com

Spurs and United face Cup dilemma - International Herald Tribune
When Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were drawn together in the fourth round of the FA Cup it looked like a mouthwatering clash between two of the most successful clubs in the competition's history. It now looks as though Saturday's encounter
Source: www.iht.com

Valencia beat Sevilla; Barcelona reserves held by Espanyol - Freshnews
The quarter-finals of the Spanish King’s Cup produced two contrasting first-leg clashes, an epic 3-2 win for Valencia over Sevilla, followed by a drab goalless draw between crosstown rivals Espanyol and Barcelona. Holders Valencia Wednesday came
Source: www.freshnews.in


"Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry." - George Ade

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

It’s ‘T’ time for Man United - Hindustan Times



Manchester United have begun looking for a new shirt sponsor and are confident they can improve on the current deal with troubled American insurer AIG, the club said on Wednesday. The English Premier League giants have had AIG's logo on their shirts
Source: www.hindustantimes.com

Manchester United lose shirt sponsor AIG - CNN
(CNN) -- Troubled U.S. insurer AIG will end its shirt sponsorship deal with Premier League and European champions Manchester United next year. End of era: AIG will not renew its four-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United. It was widely
Source: edition.cnn.com

Manchester United 4-2 Derby - espnstar.com
Man United booked a place in the Carling Cup final but were pushed all the way by Derby, who lost 4-3 on aggregate. Nigel Clough's Rams took a 1-0 lead from the first leg into Tuesday night's semi-final, but were 3-1 down on aggregate after just 34
Source: www.espnstar.com

AIG ends soccer sponsorship - CNN Money
LONDON (CNN) -- The British soccer team Manchester United - one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world - is looking for a new shirt sponsor. AIG, whose logo currently adorns the front of the Red Devils' jerseys, announced Wednesday it
Source: money.cnn.com

AIG ending sponsorship of Manchester United - ESPN.com
LONDON -- Insurance giant American International Group will not renew its shirt sponsorship of world club soccer champions Manchester United and has already started cutting back costs in relation to the existing deal. The American company also said
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com


"God does not play dice with the universe" - Albert Einstein "Luck is not chance - It's Toil - Fortune's expensive smile - Is earned" - Emily Dickinson

Monday, January 19, 2009

European roundup-United go top, Barcelona march on - Guardian Unlimited



LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Manchester United moved top of the Premier League for the first time this season as striker Dimitar Berbatov's last-minute winner put the European champions a point clear of Liverpool. Barcelona maintained their big
Source: www.guardian.co.uk


"A dollar picked up in the road is more satisfaction to us than the 99 which we had to work for, and the money won at Faro or in the stock market snuggles into our hearts in the same way." - Mark Twain

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

In order to change we must be sick


In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
- Author Unknown



"Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a lifetime, but in a good many cases the man is in a neighboring saloon and does not hear her." - Mark Twain

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,


Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx



"Even as I approach the gambling hall, as soon as I hear, two rooms away, the jingle of money poured out on the table, I almost go into convulsions." - Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Gambler (1867)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

InterLiga finals on tap



be watching Man United-Chelsea that after midnight (10 a.m., Fox Soccer Channel), but here's a reminder that the 2009 edition of InterLiga sky ins to an end today with a finals doubleheader in Carson, Calif. At stake?

Toronto Argonauts release veteran safety Kenny Wheaton
THE CANADIAN PRESS Jan 9, 4:25 pm EST hum up! TORONTO - He?s out an East Division all-star for four straight age, but now Kenny Wheaton is out of a job.

England - Wenger 'surprised' by Benitez's Fergie blast
WENGER'S TAKE ON RAFA ROW Wenger 'surprised' by Benitez's Fergie blast Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tonight expressed his 'surprise'' after Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez claimed his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson had openly

Nigeria sets up camp in run-up to FIFA U-17 creation Cup
Nigeria sets up quarterfinal clash with Agentina in FIFA U-17 cosmos Cup Henry Nwosu, coach of the Nigerian U-17national team, confirmed that a camp of 30 players has back digit set up in preparations for the 2009 FIFA U-17 universe Cup.

England - Redknapp turns down feeler for 'keeper Gomes
Redknapp turns down pitch for 'keeper Gomes Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has turned down an tender for under-fire goalkeeper Heurelho after he turned right through his nightmare early season structure.

Wenger entreatysed with Bendtner
Arsene Wenger believes Nicklas Bendtner is back on track after the under-fire Arsenal striker sealed a precious 1-0 win by Bolton.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats foreshadowing kicker-punter Nick Setta to new contract
55 am EST sibilation up! HAMILTON - Kicker-punter Nick Setta has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the CFL club announced Wednesday.


"Fortune always will confer an aura - Of worth, unworthily; and in this world - The lucky person passes for a genius." - Euripedes

RAFA GETS HIS PUNCHES IN FIRST! - Daily Star



He was not punished. He is the only manager in the English league who cannot be punished for these things. About his behaviour with the referees, the Southampton manager knows how Mr Ferguson works and he was very clear about it the other day.” 
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Benitez lets fly at Ferguson - Sydney Morning Herald
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez sent the temperature of the Premier League title race surging past boiling point with a scathing attack on Sir Alex Ferguson that was as extraordinary as it was unexpected. Benitez has, until now, enjoyed a fairly
Source: www.smh.com.au

Man U riled, says Rafa - Zee News
Liverpool, Jan 09: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez sent the temperature of the Premier League title race surging past boiling point on Friday with a scathing attack on Alex Ferguson that was as extraordinary as it was unexpected. Benitez has, until now
Source: www.zeenews.com

Challenge of the final frontier of football - Times Online
Ten years ago a young man named Baichung Bhutia made the unlikely journey from Bengal to Bury, becoming the first Indian to play professional football outside his homeland. Bhutia, the captain of the Indian national team, saw himself as a pioneer
Source: entertainment.timesonline.co.uk

Cash crunch may see mass exodus of stars from English Premier League - New Kerala
London. Jan 9 : English football fans fear a mass exodus of top football stars amid claims that the Premier League is facing a cash crisis. Sports experts reckon the world's best league could lose key sponsor Barclays, as the bank tightens its belt
Source: www.newkerala.com



"Some folk want their luck buttered." - Thomas Hardy

Friday, January 09, 2009

Man Utd scared of Inter Milan - Muntari



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Rangers chairman takes responsibility for any Boyd sale
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Stars seeing to shine against Celtic
Venue: Olen Park Pick your PSL Dream Team and win mungo prizes! Access www.psldreamteams.com now and diary Platinum Stars will host Bloemfontein Celtic in an Absa Premiership match at Olen park on Saturday evening, kick-off 20h15.

Evans insists Man Utd make camp confident overcoming Derby
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Former Juventus exec sentenced to 18 months in player agency case
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Mariners to halt Roar roost hoodoo
CENTRAL Coast coach Lawrie McKinna feels Mariners can put their previous pad struggles against Queensland behind them when the two A-League sides meet.


One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds. - Dan Bennett

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's


To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness.
- Henri Frederic Amiel



"They gambled in the Garden of Eden, and they will again if there's another one." - Richard Albert Canfield

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Forest golds 3-0 at Man City



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Livingston 1-1 Airdrie United
Livingston needed a eleventh hour Calum Elliot goal to consummate a draw from a game they dominated against relegation-threatened Airdrie United.

Buckle Relieved As Green Grabs Winner
Torquay manager Paul Buckle admitted he almost left goal hero Matt Green on the sidelines after watching his Blue Square Premier side knock Championship outfit Blackpool out of the FA Cup.


I used to be a heavy gambler. But now I just make mental bets. That's how I lost my mind. - Steve Allen

Friday, January 02, 2009

Barrow gear up for Boro clash



FA Cup fever has hit the town of Barrow as 7,000 fans prepare to descend on Middlesbrough in anticipation of the club's biggest ever cup clash. Barrow: Face Middlesbrough next Facebook del.icio.us ma.gnolia Yahoo!

Chapman joins Oxford
Sheffield United youngster Adam Chapman has joined Blue Square side Oxford United on allowance for a year. Chapman, who has represented Northern Ireland at Under 21 commensurate and onward with played in the prestigious Milk Cup tournament.

Summerfield targets Gunners scalp
Plymouth Argyle's Luke Summerfield is hoping to go one better than his dad when the Pilgrims take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Summerfield: Eyeing FA Cup shock Facebook del.icio.us ma.gnolia Yahoo!

Robson eager to play his subdivision for the Champions
Paul Cuddihy BARRY Robson is better equipped than greater to comment on Dundee United. After all, it was only 12 months ago, mid the January 2008 transfer window, that the midfielder secured a move to Celtic.

Soccer shorts: Everton striker Saha out something else five weeks
Everton striker Louis Saha will be out something else four to five weeks in that of his lingering hamstring problem. The 30-year-old French striker has out-of-style sidelined since the end of November when he played in the Toffees' 1-0 victory foregoing Tottenham.

"The best bet you get is an even break." -Franklin Pierce Adams "Better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold." - Yiddish Proverb

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds


Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson



"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay