четверг, 15 марта 2012 г.

FIFA says no case against Spain's David Villa

FIFA will not take action against Spain striker David Villa after he raised his hand to the face of a Honduras player during a World Cup match on Monday.

FIFA spokesman Pekka Odriozola on Wednesday said the disciplinary committee found no grounds to open a case.

Villa appeared to push his hand across defender Emilio Izaguirre's face late in the first half at Johannesburg's Ellis Park, but went unpunished by …

Dear Abby: Flags given at military services should be treated with respect

DEAR ABBY: You advised "Wondering in Concord, N.H." (Dec. 29) that"as long as the flag is treated with respect - taken down at night,and not allowed to become tattered and faded because of exposure tothe elements - it would be a loving tribute to (her) friend if itwere displayed."

Although I could not find it in any flag etiquette site, it iscustomary that a flag used on a casket never be unfolded. It wasfolded and presented as an honor to the deceased soldier/Marine andshould be unfolded only by God. This is a sentimental tradition, nota rule or law.

My husband has the flag that draped his brother's casket. He wouldprobably kill before he would let someone unfold …

2 arrested in alleged ETA shooting; second policeman dies following attack

French police on Wednesday arrested two armed individuals who resemble suspects sought in an alleged ETA shooting over the weekend, the Interior Ministry said. The death toll in the …

среда, 14 марта 2012 г.

Gardener’s tip

Don't let space stop you from starting your own garden. Small crops like lettuces, strawberries, herbs and tomatoes grow well in containers on your deck, patio, windowsill or even a fire escape.

Talk to other gardeners in your area before getting started. Since you share similar sun and soil conditions, often what works for them is likely to work for you.

Get started early by planting seeds indoors in a warm room with plenty of sunlight. Transplant your seedlings outdoors as soon as danger of …

Iran threatens U.S., appears to admit setback in Iraq war

NICOSIA, Cyprus Iran indicated Monday it had suffered asignificant setback in its land war with Iraq and pledged toretaliate against the United States for naval attacks in the PersianGulf in which several Iranians were killed or wounded.

Iran's Supreme War Support Council accused the United States andthe Soviet Union of taking Iraq's side in the gulf war.

Tehran Radio, monitored in Cyprus, said, "Two Iranian warships,which inflicted losses on six American warships in a heroic battle,were hit by the American vessels and suffered heavy damage."

The broadcast referred also to fighting on Iraq's Faw peninsula,which Iraq said its forces recaptured …

Maltby Scores Twice to Lift Red Wings

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Kirk Maltby scored a pair of second-period goals and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Saturday night. Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist and Jiri Hudler and Brett Lebda also scored for the Red Wings, who have won three of their last four.

Zetterberg leads the NHL with 17 points and has at least one point in each of Detroit's first nine games, a career-best scoring streak.

Steven Reinprecht and Derek Morris scored for the Coyotes, who lost all three games of their abbreviated homestand. Phoenix has lost five of six since opening the season with a 3-2 home win over St. Louis.

Maltby broke a 2-2 tie with 25.5 …

U.S. Open Champions

2009 _ Lucas Glover

2008 _ z-Tiger Woods

2007 _ Angel Cabrera

2006 _ Geoff Ogilvy

2005 _ Michael Campbell

2004 _ Retief Goosen

2003 _ Jim Furyk

2002 _ Tiger Woods

2001 _ y-Retief Goosen

2000 _ Tiger Woods

1999 _ Payne Stewart

1998 _ Lee Janzen

1997 _ Ernie Els

1996 _ Steve Jones

1995 _ Corey Pavin

1994 _ y-Ernie Els

1993 _ Lee Janzen

1992 _ Tom Kite

1991 _ x-Payne Stewart

1990 _ z-Hale Irwin

1989 _ Curtis Strange

1988 _ x-Curtis Strange

1987 …