Thursday, February 17, 2011
UK Forests Saved
I have been blogging about the UK Coalition government's misguided plans to sell off its national forests (see here and here). Those plans have finally been abandoned. The Independent is reporting (here) that, in the words of Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman, "we got this one wrong." Indeed they did. Thank goodness the government was responsible enough to recognize the error of its ways and reverse course.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Arsenal 2 - Barcelona 1
In the first half, Arsenal started well and created, but failed to convert, a couple of decent scoring chances. Barca gradually played themselves into the game, then dominated for the bulk of the first half. They created more and better scoring chances, cutting open the center of Arsenal's defense (and the dangerously high offside line the Gunners' defense was playing) on a few occasions. David Villa scored on one of those chances. Lionel Messi should have scored on at least one other. The halftime score could well have been 2-0, 3-0, or 2-1. As it happened, Barca's lead at the half was a slender 1-0.
The second half was a completely different story; Arsenal dominated it from the first kick to the final whistle. I don't know what Arsene Wenger said to the team at halftime, but the entire team seemed to elevate their games in the second half, playing with more brio and self-confidence. They attacked in waves and seemed to surprise a Barcelona squad that was unable to raise its game response. However, Arsenal couldn't not break down Barca's defense until the 78th minute, when Robin van Persie smashed a shot from a severe angle, squeezing the ball between goalie Victor Valdes and the near post. Valdes probably should have had the shot covered, but Arsenal sub Nicklas Bendtner was lurking in the middle, and Valdes was caught cheating to cover the square ball.
Van Persie's goal sent Arsenal's confidence soaring even higher, and it wasn't long before they struck again, this time on a beautiful sweeping move featuring a particularly fine cut-back pass from Samir Nasri to Andrei Arshavin, who did not take a touch before shooting low past two defenders well beyond the reach of Valdes. It was a difficult shot but the little Russian made it look easy as pie.
All in all, a tremendous team performance from the Gunners, which must raise their confidence level for all competitions. Particularly noteworthy were the stand-out performances by young Jack Wilshire, who played inspired football in midfield, and Laurent Koscielny, playing his first game ever in the Champion's League, and playing with the poise, self-belief, and strength of a world-class central defender.
Much work remains to be done before Arsenal book a trip to the quarter finals in the Champion's League. They have to wait nearly three weeks before playing the return leg at the Nou Camp. Meanwhile, Barca will take consolation in their valuable away goal. But whatever happens in that match, the Gunners will have gained much from today's super victory.
The second half was a completely different story; Arsenal dominated it from the first kick to the final whistle. I don't know what Arsene Wenger said to the team at halftime, but the entire team seemed to elevate their games in the second half, playing with more brio and self-confidence. They attacked in waves and seemed to surprise a Barcelona squad that was unable to raise its game response. However, Arsenal couldn't not break down Barca's defense until the 78th minute, when Robin van Persie smashed a shot from a severe angle, squeezing the ball between goalie Victor Valdes and the near post. Valdes probably should have had the shot covered, but Arsenal sub Nicklas Bendtner was lurking in the middle, and Valdes was caught cheating to cover the square ball.
Van Persie's goal sent Arsenal's confidence soaring even higher, and it wasn't long before they struck again, this time on a beautiful sweeping move featuring a particularly fine cut-back pass from Samir Nasri to Andrei Arshavin, who did not take a touch before shooting low past two defenders well beyond the reach of Valdes. It was a difficult shot but the little Russian made it look easy as pie.
All in all, a tremendous team performance from the Gunners, which must raise their confidence level for all competitions. Particularly noteworthy were the stand-out performances by young Jack Wilshire, who played inspired football in midfield, and Laurent Koscielny, playing his first game ever in the Champion's League, and playing with the poise, self-belief, and strength of a world-class central defender.
Much work remains to be done before Arsenal book a trip to the quarter finals in the Champion's League. They have to wait nearly three weeks before playing the return leg at the Nou Camp. Meanwhile, Barca will take consolation in their valuable away goal. But whatever happens in that match, the Gunners will have gained much from today's super victory.
Expansion Lies in Selling Foreign Markets
And look at what the big focus is:
With developed economies growing slowly, U.S. companies are recognizing that expansion lies in selling to other foreign markets—some that were long seen as competitors. The Obama administration is pushing that perspective to achieve its goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2014.Read more here.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
TOP ITUNES WORLDWIDE
1. LADY GAGA - BORN THIS WAY
2) [] Bruno Mars - Grenade
3) [] Rihanna - S&M
4) [] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
5) [] Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
6) [] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
7) [] Taio Cruz feat. Kylie Minogue - Higher
8) [] Katy Perry - Firework
9) [] Usher - More
10) [] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
3) [] Rihanna - S&M
4) [] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
5) [] Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
6) [] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
7) [] Taio Cruz feat. Kylie Minogue - Higher
8) [] Katy Perry - Firework
9) [] Usher - More
10) [] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TOP LATINO
1. SHAKIRA - LOCA
2) [+4] Ricky Martin feat. Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
3) [-1] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [=] Camila - Besame
5) [-2] Don Omar - Danza Kuduro
6) [+1] Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
7) [+13] Katy Perry - Firework
8) [-3] Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
9) [+6] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
10) [+15] Flo Rida Feat. David Guetta - Club Can't Handle Me
3) [-1] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [=] Camila - Besame
5) [-2] Don Omar - Danza Kuduro
6) [+1] Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
7) [+13] Katy Perry - Firework
8) [-3] Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
9) [+6] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
10) [+15] Flo Rida Feat. David Guetta - Club Can't Handle Me
TOP AUSTRALIA
2) [=] Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk
3) [+16] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4) [-1] Enrique Iglesias - Tonight
5)[-1] Alexis Jordan - Happiness
6)[-1] Katy Perry - E.T.
7)[+6] Usher - More
8) [=] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
9)[-3] Chris Brown - Yeah x3
10)[-1] David Guetta feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick?
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