http://www.sportfiles.com/photogallery/showphotos.asp?player=hingis&submit=Go
All copyrighted images but none the less worth many visits. :)
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
'Spellbound'
Just dug into my archives and found this:
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
if you can read the above paragragh, this theory is really true!!
--------------------That is true because i understood every word
Or should i say,
Taht is ture becusae i udnerstood evrey wrod!?
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
if you can read the above paragragh, this theory is really true!!
--------------------That is true because i understood every word
Or should i say,
Taht is ture becusae i udnerstood evrey wrod!?
Hmm The Romance Trail
So visitors seem to not have enough of the Radek-Martina romance as evident from visit statistics!
Just to keep those 'taste buds' nibbling. :P
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The big shot
Radek Štěpánek is first Czech in three years to enter top 10 after quarterfinal run at Wimbledon
By František Bouc
Staff Writer, The Prague Post
July 19, 2006
Before starting his sixth season on the ATP Tour in January, Radek Štěpánek had two goals: to win his first tournament and to make it into the top 10 of the tour's rankings.
Seven months later, he's accomplished both.
The 27-year-old from Karviná, north Moravia, met his first goal by winning an indoor tournament in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in February. A quarterfinal run at Wimbledon in July took Štěpánek, nicknamed 'Steps,' to eighth place on the ATP rankings.
"The work has been done, I can start improvising now," Štěpánek joked.
Štěpánek is the first Czech tennis player to reach the top 10 of the ATP Tour in three years and is emerging as the answer to the question: "Whatever happened to Czech tennis?"
And while he is by no means satisfied with meeting this year's goals — Štěpánek wants to keep moving up the rankings — he also knows there's a lot of work left to do.
"I'd like to explore my limits," he said. "I know that I've still got lots of things to improve in my game."
One of those things is certainly his composure during pivotal moments in matches.
In his quarterfinal match at Wimbledon against Swedish veteran player Jonas Björkman, Štěpánek was up two sets to one and serving for the match at 5–4, but he shocked the crowd with three double faults in that game. He never recovered.
"I just choked at the crucial moment," Štěpánek said after the match. The idea of "advancing to the semifinals at Wimbledon was overwhelming."
Slow starter
Štěpánek's career has been something of a slow burner. He made his debut on the ATP Tour in 1998 but didn't appear in a Grand Slam event until 2002. He played in 18 Grand Slams since but, until this year, never made it past the third round.
Štěpánek insists his recent rise is the result of surrounding himself with what he calls "the right people."
In 2001, Štěpánek was wallowing below 500 in the rankings, and many people wrote him off. But not Petr Korda, who won the 1998 Australian Open and is the country's last Grand Slam champion.
At the time, "He told me that I had the potential to be ranked in the top 10, and I told him that he was crazy. ...Well, after four and a half years of working with him, he turned out to be right," Štěpánek said.
Korda is now Štěpánek's mentor. Though Korda doesn't tour with Štěpánek, the two often talk on the phone during tournaments.
"I practice with him occasionally, and I frequently call him for advice. ... He was a champion player; his advice is priceless," Štěpánek said.
Another person who helped Štěpánek is Czech-born Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis. The couple has lived together for around six months, and Štěpánek credits much of his recent success to their relationship.
"I'm happy outside the court, so it makes life on the court easier, too," he said.
(the interesting bit)
Bart Simpson of the court
Štěpánek's success is rejuvenating Czech tennis, which has gone downhill since the heydays of Martina Navrátilová and Ivan Lendl. Not only is Štěpánek the first Czech man in three years to make it into the top 10, he is only the sixth to do so.
His success comes at just the right time, said professional coach Zdeněk Žofka.
"Tennis here is recovering, and Štěpánek's example shows young players that Czech players can still succeed," he said.
Štěpánek is nevertheless not the perfect role model. Last year, he left the Czech Davis Cup team to focus on the tour and said he won't return.
"The Davis Cup looks like a closed chapter for me," he said.
His on-court behavior is also often controversial. Štěpánek's antics inspired The Daily Telegraph to describe him as the Bart Simpson of the tennis court.
Štěpánek isn't very concerned about this, though.
"I don't think that I've changed for the worse, but I had to change my approach to improve my game," he said. "I had to become more of an introvert. I can't keep joking around like I used to."
source:
http://praguepost.com/P03/2006/TT/0720/tt1.php
And to round it off a nice picture of Martina from aluytenuk's Gallery on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aluytenuk/182772650/
Just to keep those 'taste buds' nibbling. :P
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The big shot
Radek Štěpánek is first Czech in three years to enter top 10 after quarterfinal run at Wimbledon
By František Bouc
Staff Writer, The Prague Post
July 19, 2006
Before starting his sixth season on the ATP Tour in January, Radek Štěpánek had two goals: to win his first tournament and to make it into the top 10 of the tour's rankings.
Seven months later, he's accomplished both.
The 27-year-old from Karviná, north Moravia, met his first goal by winning an indoor tournament in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in February. A quarterfinal run at Wimbledon in July took Štěpánek, nicknamed 'Steps,' to eighth place on the ATP rankings.
"The work has been done, I can start improvising now," Štěpánek joked.
Štěpánek is the first Czech tennis player to reach the top 10 of the ATP Tour in three years and is emerging as the answer to the question: "Whatever happened to Czech tennis?"
And while he is by no means satisfied with meeting this year's goals — Štěpánek wants to keep moving up the rankings — he also knows there's a lot of work left to do.
"I'd like to explore my limits," he said. "I know that I've still got lots of things to improve in my game."
One of those things is certainly his composure during pivotal moments in matches.
In his quarterfinal match at Wimbledon against Swedish veteran player Jonas Björkman, Štěpánek was up two sets to one and serving for the match at 5–4, but he shocked the crowd with three double faults in that game. He never recovered.
"I just choked at the crucial moment," Štěpánek said after the match. The idea of "advancing to the semifinals at Wimbledon was overwhelming."
Slow starter
Štěpánek's career has been something of a slow burner. He made his debut on the ATP Tour in 1998 but didn't appear in a Grand Slam event until 2002. He played in 18 Grand Slams since but, until this year, never made it past the third round.
Štěpánek insists his recent rise is the result of surrounding himself with what he calls "the right people."
In 2001, Štěpánek was wallowing below 500 in the rankings, and many people wrote him off. But not Petr Korda, who won the 1998 Australian Open and is the country's last Grand Slam champion.
At the time, "He told me that I had the potential to be ranked in the top 10, and I told him that he was crazy. ...Well, after four and a half years of working with him, he turned out to be right," Štěpánek said.
Korda is now Štěpánek's mentor. Though Korda doesn't tour with Štěpánek, the two often talk on the phone during tournaments.
"I practice with him occasionally, and I frequently call him for advice. ... He was a champion player; his advice is priceless," Štěpánek said.
Another person who helped Štěpánek is Czech-born Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis. The couple has lived together for around six months, and Štěpánek credits much of his recent success to their relationship.
"I'm happy outside the court, so it makes life on the court easier, too," he said.
(the interesting bit)
Bart Simpson of the court
Štěpánek's success is rejuvenating Czech tennis, which has gone downhill since the heydays of Martina Navrátilová and Ivan Lendl. Not only is Štěpánek the first Czech man in three years to make it into the top 10, he is only the sixth to do so.
His success comes at just the right time, said professional coach Zdeněk Žofka.
"Tennis here is recovering, and Štěpánek's example shows young players that Czech players can still succeed," he said.
Štěpánek is nevertheless not the perfect role model. Last year, he left the Czech Davis Cup team to focus on the tour and said he won't return.
"The Davis Cup looks like a closed chapter for me," he said.
His on-court behavior is also often controversial. Štěpánek's antics inspired The Daily Telegraph to describe him as the Bart Simpson of the tennis court.
Štěpánek isn't very concerned about this, though.
"I don't think that I've changed for the worse, but I had to change my approach to improve my game," he said. "I had to become more of an introvert. I can't keep joking around like I used to."
source:
http://praguepost.com/P03/2006/TT/0720/tt1.php
And to round it off a nice picture of Martina from aluytenuk's Gallery on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aluytenuk/182772650/
Bi-Weekly Quotes: 15/08/06
Lol instead of bi-weekly this would seem more like monthly as my last post on this topic was last month on the 15th!
anyways sorry for the delays dudes & dudettes. So without wasting any time here goes...
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Quotes on specific subjects:
Achievement
The only way around is through.
Frost, Robert - 1875-1963, American Poet
Business
Business is more exciting than any game.
Beaverbrook, Lord - British Minister
Character
Character in a saint means the disposition of Jesus Christ persistently manifested.
Chambers, Oswald - 1874-1917 Scottish Preacher, Author
Dreams
Castles in the air - -they are so easy to take refuge in. And so easy to build as well.
Ibsen, Henrik - 1828-1906, Norwegian Dramatist
Effort
Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works.
Dumas, Alexandre - 1802-1870, French Novelist
Faith
Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.
Cooley, Mason
Food & Eating
Eating is touch carried to the bitter end.
Butler, Samuel - 1612-1680, British Poet, Satirist
Ideas
The wise only possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor - 1772-1834, British Poet
Music
Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.
Bovee, Christian Nevell - 1820-1904, American Author
Politicians
I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or beneath whose roof I sleep.
Borrow, George - 1803-1881, British Author
anyways sorry for the delays dudes & dudettes. So without wasting any time here goes...
~~~
Quotes on specific subjects:
Achievement
The only way around is through.
Frost, Robert - 1875-1963, American Poet
Business
Business is more exciting than any game.
Beaverbrook, Lord - British Minister
Character
Character in a saint means the disposition of Jesus Christ persistently manifested.
Chambers, Oswald - 1874-1917 Scottish Preacher, Author
Dreams
Castles in the air - -they are so easy to take refuge in. And so easy to build as well.
Ibsen, Henrik - 1828-1906, Norwegian Dramatist
Effort
Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works.
Dumas, Alexandre - 1802-1870, French Novelist
Faith
Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.
Cooley, Mason
Food & Eating
Eating is touch carried to the bitter end.
Butler, Samuel - 1612-1680, British Poet, Satirist
Ideas
The wise only possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor - 1772-1834, British Poet
Music
Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.
Bovee, Christian Nevell - 1820-1904, American Author
Politicians
I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or beneath whose roof I sleep.
Borrow, George - 1803-1881, British Author
Absence from blogger
hey there!
In case anyone was wondering where i was. The answers are:
Firstly blogger was blocked by the gov. of India.
Then when it came on i was BUSY!!!
Lastly my net connection it self was down! :(
So what was i upto during these days. Well currently i am writing my 'Char Dham Trip' description which i will post as soon as i finish it. :)
In case anyone was wondering where i was. The answers are:
Firstly blogger was blocked by the gov. of India.
Then when it came on i was BUSY!!!
Lastly my net connection it self was down! :(
So what was i upto during these days. Well currently i am writing my 'Char Dham Trip' description which i will post as soon as i finish it. :)
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Bi-Weekly Quotes
A new section to the blog!
Introducing my collected quotes.
#Half of the harm that is done in the world is due to people who want to feel important. - T.S.Eliot
#Freedom incurs responsibility, that is why so many men fear it. - Bernard Shaw
#Everything comes gradually, at its appointed hour. - Ovid
#The place of charity, like that of God is everywhere. - Quarles
#Freedom demands respect the freedom of others. - Nehru
#Culture is to "Know the best that has been said and thought in the world". - Mathew Arnold
#In time we hate which we often fear. - Shakespeare
Introducing my collected quotes.
#Half of the harm that is done in the world is due to people who want to feel important. - T.S.Eliot
#Freedom incurs responsibility, that is why so many men fear it. - Bernard Shaw
#Everything comes gradually, at its appointed hour. - Ovid
#The place of charity, like that of God is everywhere. - Quarles
#Freedom demands respect the freedom of others. - Nehru
#Culture is to "Know the best that has been said and thought in the world". - Mathew Arnold
#In time we hate which we often fear. - Shakespeare
Friday, July 14, 2006
Hingis at Adidas Golden Evening
Photo: Ilie Nastase, Martina Hingis and her boyfriend Radek Stepanek
Hey all just found this while surfing!
Martina Hingis was at the "Adidas Golden Evening" which took place at E-Werk, Berlin, Germany on 8/7/06.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Martina Hingis set to play in India
Hingis 'excited' to play in India
July 13 2006 at 10:57AM
New Delhi - Former world No 1 Martina Hingis will be the star attraction at the $175 000 (about R1,2-million) WTA Sunfeast Open in India in September, organisers said on Thursday.
Hingis, making a comeback on the international circuit after three years in the wilderness due to injury, confirmed her participation in the September 18-24 event in the eastern metropolis of Calcutta.
"I have heard a lot about Indian tradition and the excitement the WTA is creating in the country," Hingis said in a statement released by the organisers.
'Can't wait for September!!' she added in her statement.
"I'm very excited to come and play in front of the passionate tennis fans in Calcutta."
Hingis, who will turn 26 a week after the Calcutta event, is currently ranked 13 on the circuit where she won five Grand Slam titles, including three successive Australian Opens from 1997-1999.
Indian doubles specialist Mahesh Bhupathi, whose sports management company organises the Sunfeast Open, said he was delighted that Hingis had agreed to make her first appearance in India.
"'Winning this year's Australian Open with her was a fantastic experience. She epitomises the perfect modern day tennis player, capable of playing on all surfaces and on all conditions. 'We are extremely delighted to have Martina compete in India," said Bhupathi, with whom Hingis won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open in January.
"The Swiss player has shown admirable resilience in fighting back a career threatening injury and storming into the Top 20 within six months."
Bhupathi, whose company manages Indian teenager Sania Mirza, said the rest of the field would be finalised closer to the tournament.
Asked if Martina would also play the doubles, Bhupathi said, "As of now she is committed to play the singles. Lets see what happens next."
He also confirmed the participation of Sania Mirza and the Oberoi sisters in the tournament.
Asked who is Bhupathi's favourite mixed doubles partner, he said, "It's a very difficult question. The kind of game I play suits all my partners. But I will say Martina is the most impressive of them all."
On whether Anastasia Myskina would come to defend her title, he said, " It's too early to say. The list of the other players and their confirmation will be available only six weeks before the tournament."
Anastasia Myskina of Russia won the 2005 event defeating Karolina Sprem of Croatia in the final.
July 13 2006 at 10:57AM
New Delhi - Former world No 1 Martina Hingis will be the star attraction at the $175 000 (about R1,2-million) WTA Sunfeast Open in India in September, organisers said on Thursday.
Hingis, making a comeback on the international circuit after three years in the wilderness due to injury, confirmed her participation in the September 18-24 event in the eastern metropolis of Calcutta.
"I have heard a lot about Indian tradition and the excitement the WTA is creating in the country," Hingis said in a statement released by the organisers.
'Can't wait for September!!' she added in her statement.
"I'm very excited to come and play in front of the passionate tennis fans in Calcutta."
Hingis, who will turn 26 a week after the Calcutta event, is currently ranked 13 on the circuit where she won five Grand Slam titles, including three successive Australian Opens from 1997-1999.
Indian doubles specialist Mahesh Bhupathi, whose sports management company organises the Sunfeast Open, said he was delighted that Hingis had agreed to make her first appearance in India.
"'Winning this year's Australian Open with her was a fantastic experience. She epitomises the perfect modern day tennis player, capable of playing on all surfaces and on all conditions. 'We are extremely delighted to have Martina compete in India," said Bhupathi, with whom Hingis won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open in January.
"The Swiss player has shown admirable resilience in fighting back a career threatening injury and storming into the Top 20 within six months."
Bhupathi, whose company manages Indian teenager Sania Mirza, said the rest of the field would be finalised closer to the tournament.
Asked if Martina would also play the doubles, Bhupathi said, "As of now she is committed to play the singles. Lets see what happens next."
He also confirmed the participation of Sania Mirza and the Oberoi sisters in the tournament.
Asked who is Bhupathi's favourite mixed doubles partner, he said, "It's a very difficult question. The kind of game I play suits all my partners. But I will say Martina is the most impressive of them all."
On whether Anastasia Myskina would come to defend her title, he said, " It's too early to say. The list of the other players and their confirmation will be available only six weeks before the tournament."
Anastasia Myskina of Russia won the 2005 event defeating Karolina Sprem of Croatia in the final.
Jokes
These are the jokes my friend send me via e-mail. have a laugh!!! lol
There is a book called Disorder in the Court. These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters - who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
Some of these are excellent - Don't miss the last one.
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Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July fifteenth.
Q: What year?
A: Every year.
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Q: What gear were you in at the moment of the accident?
A: Gucci sweat-shirt and Reeboks.
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Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?
---------------------------------------------
Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?
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Q How was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: By whose death was it terminated?
----------------------------------------------
Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?
----------------------------------------------
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.
----------------------------------------------
Q: All your responses must be oral, OK? What school did you goto?
A: Oral.
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Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him.
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Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.
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Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.
There is a book called Disorder in the Court. These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters - who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
Some of these are excellent - Don't miss the last one.
---------------------------------------------
Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July fifteenth.
Q: What year?
A: Every year.
---------------------------------------------
Q: What gear were you in at the moment of the accident?
A: Gucci sweat-shirt and Reeboks.
---------------------------------------------
Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?
---------------------------------------------
Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?
----------------------------------------------
Q How was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: By whose death was it terminated?
----------------------------------------------
Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?
----------------------------------------------
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.
----------------------------------------------
Q: All your responses must be oral, OK? What school did you goto?
A: Oral.
----------------------------------------------
Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him.
----------------------------------------------
Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.
----------------------------------------------
Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.
Koala: what i learned about it today
Pictured above: A Koala
Koala - derived from the Aboriginal word, meaning "the animal that does not drink". Infact Koalas do drink at times and get additional water from juicy plants they eat. Peculiar feature is that 1st two fingers are opposite to the remaining 3 which makes it easy for the animal to grip trees. Eucalyptus leaves (known as gum tree in Australia) are main diet.
History Repeats Itself.
Biggest terrorists attack since 93, 7 blasts took place along the western line!
Various Reports:
Terror Tuesday in Mumbai! At least 147 killed
Mumbai, July 11: At least 147 people were killed and over 430 injured in a series of eight terror blasts in first class compartments of suburban trains around 6 pm during the peak hour traffic here today. The blasts occured between 6 pm and 6.30 pm at Mahim, Bandra, Matunga, Borivili, Mira Road, Jogeshwari and Khar. Western Rly Helpline Nos: 022-22005388, 23094064, 23004000
Fifty bodies were brought to Bhaba hospital in Bandra, 20 to Sion in central Mumbai and ten each to KEM and V N Desai hospitals.
Mumbai Police Commissioner A N Roy said tonight that at least 100 bodies have been counted at blast sites or hospitals in different places.
Police suspect that it is a pre-planned subversive plot similar to the explosions that had rocked Mumbai in 1993 and 2002 and 2003.
At Matunga station, the blast was so powerful that it not only ripped through the first class coach but also blew off a portion of the platform shed. Bodies were scattered on the tracks while many injured, were attended to by fellow travellers on the platform before being rushed to nearby hospitals.
All suburban and long-distance trains on the Western railway lines were suspended and police cordoned off the major road intersections, railway stations and exit points.
Immediately after the blasts, people came out in large number to help the victims. Sudden heavy rains after an hour of the explosions made the job of rescuers difficult.
Confusion and fear prevailed among train commuters at all Western Railway stations as thousands could not make way to homes due to suspension of train services on the Western Line.
Roy asked passengers to use Central Railway lines that are functional, and BEST buses to reach their destinations.
However, passengers in a frenzy caught hold of any available four-wheeler, some times by force, at Churchgate station and other stations to get out of the commercial district.
Compensation announced
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday night assured a compensation of Rs one lakh rupees to the family members of those killed in the terror attacks in Mumbai. The Cabinet also assured to give Rs 50,000 to those injured and vowed to bear all expenditures of the wounded. To maintain peace and calm, the State government has called an all party meet on Wednesday and has sought Central help in the form of paramilitary forces to tackle any untoward incident.
PM appeals for calm
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight reviewed the security situation in the aftermath of blasts in Mumbai and Srinagar after which he expressed the government`s resolve to "fight and defeat the evil designs of terrorists".
He appealed to the people to maintain calm in the face of terror attacks in Mumbai and Srinagar after an emergency meeting at his residence with Home Minister Shivraj Patil and others.
Sonia, Patil, Lalu rush to Mumbai
Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad left for Mumbai tonight for an on-the-spot review of the situation in the wake of the serial blasts.
Security at all major airports tightened
Security at all airports across the country was beefed up following the synchronised serial blasts in running trains in Mumbai.
Quick reaction teams of paramilitary forces have been deployed at major airports, especially in Mumbai, Delhi and other metros, official sources said here.
The number of CISF personnel on duty at major airports have also been increased, they said.
The sources said the personnel on duty have been asked to take all precautions and conduct all necessary security checks at the airports.
Centre keeping close watch
The Centre is in constant touch with Maharashtra Government in the wake of the serial blasts in suburban trains in Mumbai and is closely monitoring the situation in the metropolis.
"We are closely watching the situation and gathering all information from railways and authorities in Mumbai," a senior Home Ministry official said and reiterated the Government`s determination to fight terrorism.
Intelligence reports
The sources in intelliegence have said that the role of LeT and Dawood cannot be ruled out. They also said that the twin Ghatkopar blasts of 1998 were the first incident of LeT`s involvement in Mumbai blasts.
High alert in Punjab and Haryana
The security agencies in Punjab and Haryana have been put on high alert in the wake of serial blasts in suburban trains in Mumbai this evening.
Police sources said that security agencies in the two states and Chandigarh have been asked to ensure proper watch at railway stations, bus stands and crowded market places.
Militant arrested in Delhi
A Kashmiri militant, key supplier of explosives in the national capital, has been arrested in South Delhi and 2.05 kg RDX seized from his possession, police said today.
Ajaz Hussain Khwaja, hailing from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested from Lodhi road area yesterday after police received a tip-off about his movement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said.
Police is interrogating him to find out if he had any link with the serial blasts in Srinagar and Mumbai, which terrorist outfit he belonged to and his contacts in the capital.
An amount of Rs 49 lakh was also seized from his possession, police said adding according to their information Hussain was working for Pakistan-based militant Mukhtar Ahmed.
Bureau Report
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=308478&sid=NAT&ssid=
Various Reports:
Terror Tuesday in Mumbai! At least 147 killed
Mumbai, July 11: At least 147 people were killed and over 430 injured in a series of eight terror blasts in first class compartments of suburban trains around 6 pm during the peak hour traffic here today. The blasts occured between 6 pm and 6.30 pm at Mahim, Bandra, Matunga, Borivili, Mira Road, Jogeshwari and Khar. Western Rly Helpline Nos: 022-22005388, 23094064, 23004000
Fifty bodies were brought to Bhaba hospital in Bandra, 20 to Sion in central Mumbai and ten each to KEM and V N Desai hospitals.
Mumbai Police Commissioner A N Roy said tonight that at least 100 bodies have been counted at blast sites or hospitals in different places.
Police suspect that it is a pre-planned subversive plot similar to the explosions that had rocked Mumbai in 1993 and 2002 and 2003.
At Matunga station, the blast was so powerful that it not only ripped through the first class coach but also blew off a portion of the platform shed. Bodies were scattered on the tracks while many injured, were attended to by fellow travellers on the platform before being rushed to nearby hospitals.
All suburban and long-distance trains on the Western railway lines were suspended and police cordoned off the major road intersections, railway stations and exit points.
Immediately after the blasts, people came out in large number to help the victims. Sudden heavy rains after an hour of the explosions made the job of rescuers difficult.
Confusion and fear prevailed among train commuters at all Western Railway stations as thousands could not make way to homes due to suspension of train services on the Western Line.
Roy asked passengers to use Central Railway lines that are functional, and BEST buses to reach their destinations.
However, passengers in a frenzy caught hold of any available four-wheeler, some times by force, at Churchgate station and other stations to get out of the commercial district.
Compensation announced
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday night assured a compensation of Rs one lakh rupees to the family members of those killed in the terror attacks in Mumbai. The Cabinet also assured to give Rs 50,000 to those injured and vowed to bear all expenditures of the wounded. To maintain peace and calm, the State government has called an all party meet on Wednesday and has sought Central help in the form of paramilitary forces to tackle any untoward incident.
PM appeals for calm
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight reviewed the security situation in the aftermath of blasts in Mumbai and Srinagar after which he expressed the government`s resolve to "fight and defeat the evil designs of terrorists".
He appealed to the people to maintain calm in the face of terror attacks in Mumbai and Srinagar after an emergency meeting at his residence with Home Minister Shivraj Patil and others.
Sonia, Patil, Lalu rush to Mumbai
Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad left for Mumbai tonight for an on-the-spot review of the situation in the wake of the serial blasts.
Security at all major airports tightened
Security at all airports across the country was beefed up following the synchronised serial blasts in running trains in Mumbai.
Quick reaction teams of paramilitary forces have been deployed at major airports, especially in Mumbai, Delhi and other metros, official sources said here.
The number of CISF personnel on duty at major airports have also been increased, they said.
The sources said the personnel on duty have been asked to take all precautions and conduct all necessary security checks at the airports.
Centre keeping close watch
The Centre is in constant touch with Maharashtra Government in the wake of the serial blasts in suburban trains in Mumbai and is closely monitoring the situation in the metropolis.
"We are closely watching the situation and gathering all information from railways and authorities in Mumbai," a senior Home Ministry official said and reiterated the Government`s determination to fight terrorism.
Intelligence reports
The sources in intelliegence have said that the role of LeT and Dawood cannot be ruled out. They also said that the twin Ghatkopar blasts of 1998 were the first incident of LeT`s involvement in Mumbai blasts.
High alert in Punjab and Haryana
The security agencies in Punjab and Haryana have been put on high alert in the wake of serial blasts in suburban trains in Mumbai this evening.
Police sources said that security agencies in the two states and Chandigarh have been asked to ensure proper watch at railway stations, bus stands and crowded market places.
Militant arrested in Delhi
A Kashmiri militant, key supplier of explosives in the national capital, has been arrested in South Delhi and 2.05 kg RDX seized from his possession, police said today.
Ajaz Hussain Khwaja, hailing from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested from Lodhi road area yesterday after police received a tip-off about his movement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said.
Police is interrogating him to find out if he had any link with the serial blasts in Srinagar and Mumbai, which terrorist outfit he belonged to and his contacts in the capital.
An amount of Rs 49 lakh was also seized from his possession, police said adding according to their information Hussain was working for Pakistan-based militant Mukhtar Ahmed.
Bureau Report
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=308478&sid=NAT&ssid=
Monday, July 10, 2006
Martina Hingis Worldcup Talk
Check out this video on youtube:
Martina Hingis talks about the Football World Cup in Germany and the Swiss Team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heWLLmZ4W18
Martina Hingis talks about the Football World Cup in Germany and the Swiss Team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heWLLmZ4W18
Meet Mr. Radek Stepanek
Meet Mr. Stepanek, Radek Stepanek Info:
well may be martina saw all this in him! And also...
So we might better get to know Martina Hingis' current arm-candy...
Radek Stepanek
Birthdate: 27-Nov-1978
Birthplace: Karvina
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height: 6'1'' (185 cm)
Weight: 167 lbs (75 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1996
Czech men's tennis number one
Career Singles: only one to date Rotterdam
Doubles Titles: 12
Nicknamed ôSteps… by his countrymen
Meet the Stepaneks
Began playing at age 3 with his father, Vlastimil, who is a tennis coach.
mother Hana is a librarian.
brother Martin is a policeman.
Karvina is an industrial mining town in north of Czech Republic near Polish border.
Hobbies are playing soccer and floorball. (what is that! )
Considers his serve as best shot.
Since 2001, has worked with countryman Petr Korda in Bradenton, Florida part-time.
Best friend on tour is countryman Jiri Novak.
Coached by countryman Tomas Krupa.
more updates shortly with pictures.
Info source:
http://www.atptennis.com/en/players/playerprofiles/default2.asp?playersearch=Stepanek%2C+Radek
well may be martina saw all this in him! And also...
So we might better get to know Martina Hingis' current arm-candy...
Radek Stepanek
Birthdate: 27-Nov-1978
Birthplace: Karvina
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height: 6'1'' (185 cm)
Weight: 167 lbs (75 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1996
Czech men's tennis number one
Career Singles: only one to date Rotterdam
Doubles Titles: 12
Nicknamed ôSteps… by his countrymen
Meet the Stepaneks
Began playing at age 3 with his father, Vlastimil, who is a tennis coach.
mother Hana is a librarian.
brother Martin is a policeman.
Karvina is an industrial mining town in north of Czech Republic near Polish border.
Hobbies are playing soccer and floorball. (what is that! )
Considers his serve as best shot.
Since 2001, has worked with countryman Petr Korda in Bradenton, Florida part-time.
Best friend on tour is countryman Jiri Novak.
Coached by countryman Tomas Krupa.
more updates shortly with pictures.
Info source:
http://www.atptennis.com/en/players/playerprofiles/default2.asp?playersearch=Stepanek%2C+Radek
Roger Federer & Maria Sharapova in Love!
And if you dont believe it check out this "cheeky" video. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrFQZnXpOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrFQZnXpOY
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
What do you think of martina hingis?
I found this on YAHOO ANSWERS:
Undecided Question: What you think of Martina hingis ???
12 answers
This question is no longer open for answering. Here's your chance to cast a vote if you haven't already.
Pick the best answer
Answers:
Answerer 1 ... lovely
Answerer 2 she seems kinda dikey. but i'd give her the D
Answerer 3 she is great i like her soo much
Answerer 4 like rihanna and beyonce better Source(s):
also like venus and serena better,
Answerer 5 hot.....
Answerer 6
,i think she is the queen....lol, i would love to be her king....jk......seriously....s... will be known for tennis now ...instead of being aworn out talented teenager..she could be the next stephi or everett......she is better than venus and serena......and is just warming up...he he
Answerer 7
Although Martina Hingis has a cute shape, I don't think she's very pretty. Her hairline on her forehead is way too high, and her teeth are way too big. These two things ultimately make her unattractive.
Nevertheless, Martina is one of my favorite female tennis players. She has the best attitude because she's the hardest worker when it comes to developing proper technique.
Answerer 8
She's always been one of my favourite female players. I like how she plays - she doesn't quite have the class that Federer and Nadal have (I watch men's tennis far more so I don't know enough about female players to really compare) but she's quite elegant out on the court. She seems like a nice person too.
Answerer 9
Martina Hingis is quite talented, but she also has a big forehead. Her nickname Chuckie and Lightbulb head seem appropriate. She should keep doing what she does, as long as she keeps her mouth shut. When she opens her mouth she spews out so much poison.
She's probably getting some from boyfriend tennis star Radek Stepanek tonight.
Answerer 10
She is a good player. She is Ugly. ANd what i hate the most about her is her aroggance and her sense of being above everyone else. and she called Mauresmo a half man. Bad Girl hate hi
Answerer 11
I think that she is a good tennis player.
Answerer 12
I think she is fabulous. I love the way she plays and I love the way she carries herself. She generally has a smile on her face and she knows what she wants from herself. I am very happy that she has returned to the game. I missed her passion for the game.
She is NOT ugly or dikey, she is a beautiful young lady.
you can vote for the answers here:
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060628041250AAaA51r
Undecided Question: What you think of Martina hingis ???
12 answers
This question is no longer open for answering. Here's your chance to cast a vote if you haven't already.
Pick the best answer
Answers:
Answerer 1 ... lovely
Answerer 2 she seems kinda dikey. but i'd give her the D
Answerer 3 she is great i like her soo much
Answerer 4 like rihanna and beyonce better Source(s):
also like venus and serena better,
Answerer 5 hot.....
Answerer 6
,i think she is the queen....lol, i would love to be her king....jk......seriously....s... will be known for tennis now ...instead of being aworn out talented teenager..she could be the next stephi or everett......she is better than venus and serena......and is just warming up...he he
Answerer 7
Although Martina Hingis has a cute shape, I don't think she's very pretty. Her hairline on her forehead is way too high, and her teeth are way too big. These two things ultimately make her unattractive.
Nevertheless, Martina is one of my favorite female tennis players. She has the best attitude because she's the hardest worker when it comes to developing proper technique.
Answerer 8
She's always been one of my favourite female players. I like how she plays - she doesn't quite have the class that Federer and Nadal have (I watch men's tennis far more so I don't know enough about female players to really compare) but she's quite elegant out on the court. She seems like a nice person too.
Answerer 9
Martina Hingis is quite talented, but she also has a big forehead. Her nickname Chuckie and Lightbulb head seem appropriate. She should keep doing what she does, as long as she keeps her mouth shut. When she opens her mouth she spews out so much poison.
She's probably getting some from boyfriend tennis star Radek Stepanek tonight.
Answerer 10
She is a good player. She is Ugly. ANd what i hate the most about her is her aroggance and her sense of being above everyone else. and she called Mauresmo a half man. Bad Girl hate hi
Answerer 11
I think that she is a good tennis player.
Answerer 12
I think she is fabulous. I love the way she plays and I love the way she carries herself. She generally has a smile on her face and she knows what she wants from herself. I am very happy that she has returned to the game. I missed her passion for the game.
She is NOT ugly or dikey, she is a beautiful young lady.
you can vote for the answers here:
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060628041250AAaA51r
Martina Hingis at Radek Stepanek's match
thanx to member Romania again:
photo caption:
Switzerland's Martina Hingis is joined by her guest Marek Vsetetick, as they watch the Men's Singles quarterfinal between Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic and Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman on the Number One Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday July 5, 2006
photo caption:
Switzerland's Martina Hingis is joined by her guest Marek Vsetetick, as they watch the Men's Singles quarterfinal between Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic and Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman on the Number One Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday July 5, 2006
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sharapova in "You" magazine
http://img121.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc212&image=40185_Mariamag1001.jpg
http://img126.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc117&image=40208_Mariamag2001.jpg
http://img131.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc270&image=40233_Mariamag2002.jpg
http://img40.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc26&image=40262_Mariamag2003.jpg
http://img134.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc282&image=40287_Mariamag2004.jpg
click the links above
Thanx to member "Romania" from kournikova.com forum here are scans of Maria Sharapova's article from "You" magazine.
http://img126.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc117&image=40208_Mariamag2001.jpg
http://img131.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc270&image=40233_Mariamag2002.jpg
http://img40.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc26&image=40262_Mariamag2003.jpg
http://img134.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc282&image=40287_Mariamag2004.jpg
click the links above
Thanx to member "Romania" from kournikova.com forum here are scans of Maria Sharapova's article from "You" magazine.
Streaker at Sharapova-Dementieva match!
So the news doing the rounds of wtaworld.com is there was a streaker on the green grass of Wimby at Maria and Elena's match!
poor Maria turned her back towards him when he ran on court!!!
and Justine Henin reaction is..........(never mind!!!)
Picture credit: Nouf
Justine's reaction (at her press conference)
Q. There was a streaker during the Sharapova Dementieva match. A man came in and took off all his clothes and danced around.
JUSTINE HENIN HARDENNE: I wish I could see this (laughing).
Q. I'm sure you will see it at some point. Just curious, what is the strangest thing that ever happened to you on a tennis court? Anything ever close to that?
JUSTINE HENIN HARDENNE: Uhm, I don't know. No, no, nothing like that, no. I would remember this. So, no, no. I have to watch TV tonight, that's right, 'cause I don't watch TV. But, okay, thanks (smiling).
poor Maria turned her back towards him when he ran on court!!!
and Justine Henin reaction is..........(never mind!!!)
Picture credit: Nouf
Justine's reaction (at her press conference)
Q. There was a streaker during the Sharapova Dementieva match. A man came in and took off all his clothes and danced around.
JUSTINE HENIN HARDENNE: I wish I could see this (laughing).
Q. I'm sure you will see it at some point. Just curious, what is the strangest thing that ever happened to you on a tennis court? Anything ever close to that?
JUSTINE HENIN HARDENNE: Uhm, I don't know. No, no, nothing like that, no. I would remember this. So, no, no. I have to watch TV tonight, that's right, 'cause I don't watch TV. But, okay, thanks (smiling).
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