“Never hesitate to hold out your hand; never hesitate to accept the outstretched hand of another”. – Pope John, XX11
There is a world of difference between a po faced coach sitting down and making no effort to congratulate the success of his team and a man who goes bananas when success is seen. The Spanish coach remained rooted to his seat when his team scored. Capello rants and raves and seems to react more to the negatives. Maradonna, whoese team are winning at the World Cup, kisses his players almost non stop. He loves his country and he loves his players.Let’s also go back to when his team was losing in the qualifying stages. He selected a 36 year old striker who repaid his faith by scoring a crucial goal. Last night he scored again and the delight for him and all the team and the manager was there for all to see.
I’m sorry but England Football Team needs an English manager. Spain neeeds a Spanish manager. Argentina has an Argentinian manager.The difference is there to see. The selection process is also in need of a rethink. Please, for those who cannot remember, Brian Robson breaking down after starting with an injury. Rio Ferdinand and Ledley King were always likely to have problems. Is there really such a lack of alternatives? If the answer is yes, then there are really only two alternatives. Trawl the Championship and spend more time coaching what you find there or introduce a cap on the number of foreign players in the Premiership.
Am I the only person who feels the shirt pulling is getting out of control. If football players want to pull shirts then go and play rugby. For goodness sake use the technology. If the viewing public can see the offence and the referee is oblivious then people will become ever more incensed and outraged by decisions. Is it beyond the realms of possibility that a nessage could be sent to the referee after a foul has been spotted by a video ref and a card be administered retrospectively.? I am still feeling annoyed at seeing Kaka sent off in such an unfair situation…..
We have another sunny day with a clear definition on the mountain. Let’s see if this wonderful weather will continue for the Alicante Province.
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Word of the Day
la medida meh-dee’-dah (noun)
measurement, measure; extent, degree
EXAMPLES
¿Qué medidas tiene el sofá? – What are the measurements of the couch?
No sé en qué medida la tormenta nos afectará. – I don’t know to what extent the storm will affect us.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for la medida.
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A Kent farmer drove to a neighbours’ farmhouse in his old Landrover, and knocked at the door.
A boy, about 9, opened the door
“Is your Dad home?” said the farmer.
“No sorry, he isn’t; he went to town.”
“Well, is your Mother here?”
“No, she went to town with Dad.”
“How about your brother, Howard? Is he here?”
“No, he went with Mum and Dad.”
The farmer stood there for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to the other and mumbling to himself.
“Is there anything I can do for you? I know where all the tools are, if you want to borrow one, or I can give dad a message.”
“Well,” said the farmer uncomfortably, “I really wanted to talk to your Dad. It’s about your brother Howard getting my daughter Susie pregnant”.
The boy thought for a moment. “You would have to talk to Dad about that. I know he charges £500 for the bull and £50 for the pig, but I don’t know how much he charges for Howard.”
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Music Stuff June 23rd
1957, Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Gamblin’ Man / Putting On The Style. It was the last UK No.1 to be released as a 78rpm as well as a 7′ vinyl record.
1960, Eddie Cochran was UK No.1-’Three Steps To Heaven’. The American singer had been killed 3 months earlier in a car crash while touring the UK.
1962, The film soundtrack to ‘West Side Story’ went to No.1 on the UK charts for the first time.
1966, The Beatles had their tenth consecutive UK No.1 – ‘Paperback Writer’.
1970, Cubby Checker was arrested in Niagara Falls after police discovered marijuana and other drugs in his car.
1973, 10CC were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rubber Bullets
1973, George Harrison US No.1 album – ‘Living In The Material World’, his second US No.1.
1984, Duran Duran US No.1 – ‘The Reflex’, the group’s first US No.1, also a UK No.1.
1989, George Michael received the Silver Clef Award for outstanding achievements to British Music.
1990, Elton John first UK solo No.1 single with ‘Sacrifice / Healing Hands’
1990, Buddy Holly’s Gibson acoustic guitar sold for £139,658 in a Sotheby’s auction.
1992, Luciano Pavarotti went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Essential Collection’.
1995, drummer Alan White made his live debut with Oasis at Glastonbury Festival. Also former Take That member Robbie Williams appeared on stage with the band during the show.
1996, Bryan Adams UK No.1 album – ’18-Till I Die’.
2003, Diana Ross appeared in court and testified that she was coerced and felt intimidated into taking a breath test that showed her blood alcohol level was 0.2 (well over the 0.08 limit).
2004, UK DJ Tony Blackburn was suspended by radio station Classic Gold Digital for playing songs by Cliff Richard which was against station policy.
2004, Bob Dylan was awarded an honorary degree by the University of St. Andrews Scotland’s oldest University and made a “Doctor of Music.”
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Birthday Boys and Girls June 23rd
1929, June Carter Cash, country singer, wife of Johnny Cash.
1937, Niki Sullivan, guitarist, singer, one of the three original members of Buddy Holly’s backing group, The Crickets.
1940, Adam Faith, singer and actor
1940, Stuart Sutcliffe, original bassist of The Beatles for eighteen months (January 1960 – June 1961).
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