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The Ceeb still off key on the cold war baloney I see.
Cubans come and go from the island all the time. They are free to go anywhere in the world the same as anyone in Canada is free to travel abroad. In fact I know many people in Northern Ontario who would like to travel anywhere outside of Canada at least once in their lives. It's just never going to happen for millions of us, though.
That's not true of American citizens. They are not free. Some may have the means to travel to Cuba but are threatened with fines by their governments. And many can't afford a bus ticket to the next state.
And it's a different story with political refugees from free market bastions, like Haiti, Sri Lanka etc. Our corrupt stooges in Ottawa would like to be more like their U.S. counterparts on immigration and "national security" issues.
People get suspended around here for calling women girls.
Were you pwd last night, RP? You seem to have disrupted a few threads with running consecutive posts.
What is ze meaning of this PWD? Urban Dictionary suggests Person With Disabilities, Print Working Directory and Penisless White Dude.
PWD = Posting While Drunk; BWD = Babbling while drunk
RP, please apply better filters when moved to post to excess. The above posts count as spamming this thread. Try to exercise better self-control in the future out of respect for other babblers, thanks.
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Christine+Sinclair+reluctant+supersta...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3DNfCaPv_0&feature=related
Dirk Kuyt's late strike earned Liverpool a dramatic victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield.
The tie seemed destined for a replay at Old Trafford as Ji-Sung Park's powerful shot put United level after Daniel Agger had headed Liverpool into the lead - but there was a late twist to a surprisingly flat encounter.
Liverpool substitute Kuyt escaped the attentions of Patrice Evra with two minutes left to latch on to Andy Carroll's flick and fire past United goalkeeper David de Gea in front of an ecstatic Kop.
It capped a perfect four days for Liverpool and manager Kenny Dalglish after reaching the Carling Cup final and their first Wembley appearance since 1996 at the expense of Manchester City on Wednesday, then sending their fierce rivals out of the FA Cup to reach the last 16.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16664185.stmPretty grim year's on order for the mighty Red Devils. And for Hibs for that matter.
The Mexico game was a little late on the East Coast. I watched the first half of the match against the US. Canada was fortunate to lose only 4-0.
Yes, I'd say so, considering they were down 3-0 after 28 minutes.
Canada always looks great against weaker teams, but the strong teams always shut down the Canadian offence and baffle the defence.
No soccer medals for Canada in London, I'm afraid.
The men's qualifying starts in March, but they haven't made it to the Olympics since 1984.
England captain John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent during a Premier League match, possibly clearing the way for him to play in the tournament.
England coach Fabio Capello has previously stressed that Terry is "innocent until proven guilty," meaning Terry could remain captain at the June 8-July 1 tournament.
The Chelsea defender is accused of shouting abusive comments at Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during an October match. He did not attend Wednesday's first hearing into the case, where his legal team entered a plea of not guilty. The Westminster Magistrates' Court then set a trial date of July 9.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2012/02/01/sp-soccer-johnterry-tri...
At least 73 people have been killed in fan clashes following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, state television reports.
The deaths occurred after supporters invaded the pitch following a match between top-tier clubs Masry and al-Ahly on Wednesday.
It is feared the death toll could rise as scores have been injured.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16845841
FA could strip captaincy from Terry
John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship.
The English Football Association said Terry will be stripped of his captaincy "until the allegations against him are resolved."
Terry faces trial in July on charges of racially abusing Queens Park defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League game in October.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2012/02/03/sp-fifa-england-terry.html
Good riddance to bad rubbish, says I.