Very intresting.........Wonder if Williams will stick with BMW or go for ummmmm a Honda engine[so ive been told]

LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - The net collapsed at Wimbledon Wednesday, and it had the sympathy of the entire Centre Court.

Having been battered and bullied non-stop for 68 minutes by the formidable combinedq ferocity of Marat Safin and Mark Philippoussis, it suddenly drooped between its posts, limp and pathetic like a punch-drunk boxer hanging on its ropes.

Ironically, the net capitulated just after Safin had trickled a comically poor drop shot into the bottom of it, a rare moment of attempted finesse in a contest dominated by brutal power-hitting.

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Who are your favourites this year?

Will Timmy or Rusedski make it to the final? :jog: What do you think?

:daisy:

Glazer set to de-list United
US tycoon Malcolm Glazer was set to formally delist Manchester United from the Stock Market at close of trading on Wednesday, ending 14 years of trading in Red Devils shares.

Confirmation may not be received until early Thursday but the move is nothing more than an administrative process as Glazer's 97.3 percent stake in the Old Trafford outfit already gives him total control.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner is due to give an update on his precise shareholding next Monday, once the latest extension for current shareholders to sell him their stake has expired.

It is widely assumed he will have collected the extra 0.3 percent which will allow him to launch a compulsory purchase of the remaining shares.

Once that move has been concluded and the club is brought out of its current Offer Period, representatives of Glazer's Red Football operation, in all likelihood son Joel, would be free to instigate the changes the Americans' camp hope will bring a massive hike in profits.

Glazer has reportedly demanded that United raise ticket prices at the club's Old Trafford stadium by 54 percent to finance his takeover.

The Times newspaper claimed last week to have seen documents outlining plans to boost United's revenues from £161.5 million this year to £246 million in 2010.

The improved turnover would be funded from three key areas -- a 61 percent increase in match day sales, a 13 percent rise in media sales, and 76 percent increase in sales of merchandise and other commercial activities.

The average ticket price at Old Trafford would rise from under 30 pounds to 46 pounds over the next five years. source Supersport

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The fans worst nightmare is coming true

:mrburns:

A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocking. He took out a card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

The following Sunday when the offering was collected, he found that his card had been returned. Below his message someone wrote, "Genesis 3:10."

He reaching for his Bible to read the passage and broke into laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Here I am, I stand at the door and knock."
Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard you in the garden and I was afraid because I was naked."

this brings me satisfaction ..

in 2001 when we first got ADSL, we were paying €50 for 256k .. they then doubled it to 512k for same price and then to 1mb and now on 2Mb download and 512k upload

today we receive a letter, stating that we can now pay €44.90 for the 2Mb or continue on €49 and receive

8mb download and 1Mb upload

voila .. something where the consumer continues to win

Nope not the animal kind! I moved my computer around on Sunday and the plug for the mouse fell out. When trying to plug it back in I battled a bit and then it eventually seemed to go in. But ............. it doesn't work. I tried plugging in another mouse and still no joy. :bashpc:

I am not the most computer literate person (some of us have talents in other areas ).

Anyone got any suggestions? Or how do I use the computer without the mouse?

Thanks

Laurence Sepaka in on tight head for Andrews who had a schocker !

White and Laurence say he i sready to scrum on the tight side :mmm:

January in for MOM du Preez ... :mmm:

Adding a bit of Spice me thinks ....

If a dog were your teacher, you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't pout... run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

~Unknown

The SA under 21 team has just won the mighty All Blacks in a good game of rugby ok:

16-12

The Boks faces the winners : France vs Aus to be played later today.

Weather is horrific in Argentina ! Ice cold, fog and mist and ... well very bad.

Vivaaaaaaaa die Bokke ok: