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Aragones worsens row over racism He told Spanish newspaper El Mundo : "Reyes is ethnically a gypsy. I have got a lot of gypsy and black friends." He added: "All I did was to motivate the gypsy by telling him he was better than the black."

Blogs take on the mainstream

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Get Closer to Your Mate in 2005

Buddha's teachings are so simple and straightforward. If you find them complicated, it is only because you have made them so. You may think, I have a Ph.D. and have amassed all this knowledge, yet I still can't figure out how to begin practicing Dharma. The remedy is to take a good look at your own mind. Lama Thubten Yeshe , in " Wisdom Energy " I find this laughable in it's simplicity, absurdity and truthfulness. Buddha's teaching are very simple but to put them into practice ain't so simple, ya know?!

Luxemburgo named Madrid coach Wanderley is going to bring true football to Real Madrid Roberto Carlos

Morientes 'will join Liverpool'

Sarcasm & Cynicism from the mouths of babes... See more photos by bmitd67 .

The year that was

Tennessee's top 10 business stories of 2004

this was a regular ol' grade school. I walked to it for 3rd & 4th grades. I learned how to write (cursive), I learned music (we played recorder) and I won a 10-spd bike (magazine subscriptions). Now it's an "alternative learning center". School takes alternative tack

U.S. Soccer Postpones Start of Training Camp you'll have to get an ID & password so click here first.

Rooney charged over Bolton clash

Is Christianity under attack in America? I read that Fox has run a series of reports about this but what piqued my interest was this 2 day conversation on my alumni mailing list. I just don't see it. Christian conservatives are under attack, maybe, but if you are not following the ideals of Christ you should be attacked (IF you proclaim to be a Christian). Right?

It is extremely important to investigate the causes or origins of suffering. One must begin that process by appreciating the impermanent, transient nature of our existence. All things, events and phenomena are dynamic, changing every moment, nothing remains static. Meditating on one’s blood circulation could serve to reinforce this idea: the blood is constantly flowing, it never stands still…

I just realized I hadn't been trusting "Hello" to post correctly and had been doing more work than necessary on posting these photos. Oh well, you live and learn.

A year to remember

I'm gonna take a stab at this and say that these aren't necessarily the best, they are just the movies that featured Black folk. The best of black 2004 : TORQUE STARSKY & HUTCH THE LADYKILLERS BREAKIN' ALL THE RULES COFFEE & CIGARETTES SOUL PLANE THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE COLLATERAL ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID THE COOKOUT SHARK TALE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS RAY MILLION DOLLAR BABY HOTEL RWANDA FAT ALBERT Directed by Blacks: BARBERSHOP 2: BACK IN BUSINESS - directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan NEVER DIE ALONE - directed by Ernest R.Dickerson WALKING TALL - directed by Kevin Bray JOHNSON FAMILY VACATION - directed by Christopher Erskin BAADASSSSS! - directed by Mario Van Peebles WHITE CHICKS - directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans SHE HATE ME - directed by Spike Lee MR.3000 - directed by Charles Stone III MY BABY'S MAMA - directed by Cheryl Dunye TAXI - directed by Tim Sto...

Sir Alex defends Rooney over Tal Ben Haim pushing incident

NFL great Reggie White dies at age 43.

Yushchenko won by more than two million votes

That was the year that was 2004

National Film Registry adds 25 films to list : "Ben Hur" (1959) "The Blue Bird" (1918) "A Bronx Morning" (1931) "Clash of the Wolves" (1925) "The Court Jester" (1956) "D.O.A" (1950) "Daughters of the Dust" (1991) "Duck and Cover" (1951) "Empire" (1964) "Enter the Dragon" (1973) "Eraserhead" (1978) "Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers" (1980) "Going My Way" (1944) "Jailhouse Rock" (1957) "Kannapolis, NC" (1941) "Lady Helen's Escapade" (1909) "The Nutty Professor" (1963) "OffOn" (1968) "Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor" (1936) "Pups is Pups (Our Gang)" (1930) "Schindler's List" (1993) "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) "Swing Time" (1936) "There It Is" (1928) ...

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If you really want freedom, happiness will arise From happiness will come rapture When your mind is enraptured, your body is tranquil When your body is tranquil, you will know bliss Because you are blissful, your mind will concentrate easily Being concentrated, you will see things as they really are In so seeing, you will become aware that life is a miracle Being so aware, you will lose all your attachments As you cease grasping, so you will be freed. Digha Nikaya

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Four English clubs eye Morientes

For those who think their vote doesn't count this decision was made by 130 people, that's less than most people's high school graduating class or less than your church on Sunday morn. EVERYONE MUST VOTE!

US Style: County recount gives win to Democrat Ukraine Style: Yushchenko: Ukraine finally free

Letterman in Iraq: 'Anybody here from out of town?'

Obama Lands Three-book Deal with Crown/Random Children's : Barack Obama , who in January will be the only African American U.S. Senator, has cut a $1.9 million three-book deal with Crown/Random House Children's Books . The contract, which is still pending approval from the Senate Ethics Committee , calls for two adult books and one children's book, for which Obama will receive $1.7 million and $200,000, respectively. The AP reported that the first two volumes--a political treatise and a autobiographical YA story about his growing up to be a senator--will appear in 2006. Crown released Obama's first book, Dreams From My Father , in 1995. After Obama's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention last summer, the autobiography became a best-seller. Proceeds from the sale of the Random title will be given to charity. Neither the publishers nor the author provided information on the third volume.

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Vanderbilt RB Doster shot to death in Tampa

Bluesman Son Seals dies at 62

Record green Christmas for ' Fockers '.

Life's easy to live for someone unscrupulous, cunning as a crow, corrupt, back-biting, forward, & brash; But for someone who's constantly scrupulous, cautious, observant, sincere, pure in his livelihood, clean in his pursuits, it's hard. Dhammapada, 18, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

This is the work of those who are skilled and peaceful, who seek the good: May they be able and upright, straightforward, of gentle speech and not proud. May they be content and easily supported, unburdened, with their senses calmed. May they be wise, not arrogant and without desire for the possessions of others. May they do nothing mean or that the wise would reprove. May all things be happy. May they live in safety and joy. Metta Suta

In my current, and seemingly perpetual, quest for self improvement I came across a book called Positive Energy: 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming fatigue, Stress & Fear Into Vibrance, Strength & Love ( Judith Orloff , MD). I've only glanced through it but I did find this one passage where she defines positive people. positive People(Persons) Are: Committed to developing compassion toward themselves and others, and having an open heart Courageous about following their dreams Authentic; they believe in themselves, even when the world is crumbling around them Aware of their dark side and are trying to heal it Willing to learn from their mistakes Positive People(Persons) Aren't: Obsessed with seeming perfect or positive all the time Beating themselves to a pulp over their shortcomings or floundering in a black hole of pessimism Constantly mired in fear or tolerant of letting their hearts harden Squeaky-clean do-gooders who...

Colombian coach left paralyzed after shooting

Nigerian FA given major overhaul

I know this is cheesy but hey! It's Christmas! Start with a heaping scoop of simplicity. Though some cools prefer to use perfection as the primary ingredient, most people find that it leaves a bitter aftertaste. Stir in 1 tablespoon of holiday cheer and 1/4 cup of Christmas spirit. Add a cup of the milk of human kindness. Stir in 1/2 cup each of thoughts, wishes and memories, then warm in the heart till bubbly & delicious. Season with generosity, garnish with a sprig of mistletow and serve with hugs & kisses.

U.S. Soccer's 2004 Chevy Athlete of the Year Awards

Splinter Cell, the Movie Paramount Pictures has picked up the movie rights to Ubisoft's popular stealth action game Splinter Cell .

Cashville rapper, Young Buck , facing stabbing charge

10. Red Lights 9. The Bourne Supremacy 8. Collateral 7. The Incredibles 6. Shrek 2 5. Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban 4. Fahrenheit 9/11 3. Manchurian Candidate 2. Dawn of the Dead 1. Maria Full of Grace from EW 12/24/04

Even though the training in ethics takes many forms, the ethics of abandoning the ten non-virtues is their basis. Of the ten non-virtues, three pertain to bodily actions, four to verbal actions, and three to mental actions. The three mental non-virtues are: Covetousness: thinking, "May this become mine," desiring something that belongs to another. Harmful intent: wishing to injure others, be it great or small injury. Wrong view: viewing some existent thing, such as rebirth, cause and effect, or the Three Jewels*, as non-existent. The opposite of these ten non-virtues are the ten virtues, and engaging in them is called the practice of ethics. *The core of Buddhism: Buddha, his doctrine (Dharma), and the Spiritual Community.

Spanish federation hit with fine for racism

Presidential Award for Haiti, Fair Play Award to Brazil Women's player: Birgit Prinz Most improved team: China Team of the year: Brazil

The wonder of Ronaldinho If you don't believe me, watch this: Zidane vs Ronaldinho (a compilation of the 03 Player of the Year and the 2004 Play of the Year)

In addition to producing hundreds of TV commercials in the last year, Film House also produced our first independent feature film, "No Regrets". ( www.NoRegretsMovie.com ) "No Regrets" has its world television premiere next Monday. We hope you enjoy it! (And please help us promote "No Regrets" by forwarding this email to friends and family who might be interested.) Thanks! Curt Curt Hahn CEO Film House, Inc. 810 Dominican Drive Nashville , TN 37228 615-255-4000 www.filmhouse.com

Woman barred from men's football

Ronaldinho wins Fifa player award

Random Articles about the Santos Champ: Robinho Profile (in portugese) Santos Futebol Clube - Peixe conquista o Campeonato Brasileiro de 2004 (in portugese) SI.com - Santos wins Brazilian championship - Sunday December 19, 2004 BBC SPORT | Robinho career at crossroads Futebol | Robinho FOXSports.com - Robinho's mother released by kidnappers BBC SPORT | Kidnappings prompt player concerns

FIFA president Sepp Blatter tips Henry for FIFA award I'll vote for him just based on his wardrobe!

Glazer considers new Man Utd bid

Liverpool bid 3.5m (pounds) for Morientes

To have your mind set on calmness, you must take power over sleepiness, drowsiness and lethargy. There is no place for laziness and no recourse for pride. Sutta-nipata

Playing for a better world

FIFA Club Task Force meets for first time FIFA does not want to organise club football in the confederations, but today's game faces numerous conflicts and problematic issues, such as the international match calendar, that can only be overcome through direct dialogue and united efforts. However, if we are to be successful, all sides must be willing to seek compromise. Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA President

Champion's League Knock-Out Draw : Real Madrid v Juventus FC Porto v Inter Milan Barcelona v Chelsea Werder Bremen v Lyon Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen PSV v Monaco Manchester United v AC Milan Bayern Munich v Arsenal

Check out the short but sweet year end reports... Jai's Place :: Last Month of the Year Edition

Woman signs for Mexico men's team

From Tennessean music writer Nicole Keiper via Brad Schmitt's column: If Nashville-born singer Laura Cantrell hasn't landed on your radar before, she's sure fixin' to now. Influential indie-rock label Matador (responsible for indie mainstays such as Guided By Voices , Interpol and Pavement ) just announced her addition to its roster. For perspective: Matador's pretty much to indie rock what Coke is to soda. Her first Matador release is slated for release next spring. The New York transplant is a traditional country singer who draws comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris . She has toured with Elvis Costello , and brilliant, legendary and recently departed BBC DJ John Peel called her first CD ''my favorite record of the last ten years and possibly my life.'' Keep an ear out.

I hope she's doing the right thing. Jones files lawsuit against Conte

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Man Utd considering Africa trip

Coroner: O.D.B. died of drug mixture4

Will ballpark make SoBro soar?

Spain coach faces racism inquiry by Spanish Footbal Federation

UEFA ban Angulo for seven games It's interesting to see the influence of the governing body of Soccer compared with that of pro football, baseball and basketball. We are almost shocked when we hear from the NFL Commissioner's office but hearing fro FIFA or UEFA seems so normal. I guess it's an American thing...

Google Announces Plans to Digitize Public Library Holdings : Google announces a plan to make the collections of some of the world's leading libraries available on the Web. Google will scan and digitize material, creating a huge virtual library for books, research papers and special collections.

I have strenuously argued for larger troop numbers in Iraq , including the right kind of troops -- linguists, special forces, civil affairs, etc... There are very strong differences of opinion between myself and Secretary Rumsfeld on that issue. John McCain , R - Arizona .

Celtic's Camara suspended

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BATMAN BEGINS

Blockbuster dropping late fees as of Jan. 1 I worked at BB Video for several years and "extended rental fees" were a HUGE part of the business. It's hard to imagine they did this instead of dropping prices...considering how easily rental copies pay for themselves! A $20.00 DVD, which BBV probably gets for $15; if it rents 5x at $4.00 or so, everything after that is profit. Add late fees and you are getting an additional $2 per copy. If they drop the price it will take more rentals but the potential for charging late fees remains whereas without late fees they potential for loss due to copies not on the shelf and stolen merch increases. Seems like a really odd choice.

5. Can magically turn gossip to fact 4. Give teens a new way to complain 3. Abbreviations like "obvs" 2. Let you know what Ed ate for lunch 1. Give you something to read at work compiled by The Screen Savers ( G4TechTV )

Even though the training in ethics takes many forms, the ethics of abandoning the ten non-virtues is their basis. Of the ten non-virtues, three pertain to bodily actions, four to verbal actions, and three to mental actions. The four verbal non-virtues are: 1. Lying: deceiving others through spoken words or physical gestures. 2. Divisiveness: creating dissension by causing those in agreement to disagree still further. 3. Harshness: abusing others. 4. Senselessness: talking about foolish things motivated by desire and so forth. The opposite of these ten non-virtues are the ten virtues, and engaging in them is called the practice of ethics.

50 Cent Involved In Scuffle At Airport In Nigeria

Shevchenko voted Europe's finest The home team The player The nation

2004 Weblog Awards

Calls for Marley to be named hero

Foxx bags Golden Globes hat-trick

Swazi king splashes on luxury car

Beckham Nativity scene attacked

UNAM have won their second Mexican title in a row , which is a first in the history of the Primera División Nacional, as no club had ever managed to successfully defend a championship.

When a fellow Tennessee National Guardsman raised a pointed question to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld this week, Iraq war veteran Brandon Sandrell was proud . It wasn't the first time the defense chief had been personally quizzed by a Guardsman about the lack of armor for Guard vehicles in the war zone.

A semifinalist for Tennessee State University 's top job has been criticized on the campus where he works for ignoring the concerns of African-American programs and faculty members. Handy Williamson, a University of Missouri-Columbia administrator in charge of minority affairs, was singled out in a report commissioned by the university last April as being ''indifferent and sometimes hostile to African-American concerns.''

How boundless and free is the sky of Awareness! How bright the full moon of wisdom! Truly, is anything missing now? Nirvana is right here, before our eyes; this very place is the Lotus Land; this very body, the Buddha. Hakuin Zenji , Song of Zazen

The Unofficial Notre Dame Coaching Search

Yop 10 College Football Helmets Top 10 Logo Helmets Top 10 Letter Helmets

FIFA and WHO join forces to promote a Human Rights approach to HIV/AIDS : 'HIV/AIDS - Stand Up for Human Rights'

As of 2005, the Toyota Cup , traditionally a one-off match between the champions of Europe and South America, will take on a whole new dimension when it becomes the "FIFA Club World Championship TOYOTA Cup Japan 2005", disputed by the champion clubs from all six continents.

Schäfer : We'll see two African teams in 2010 semi-finals

World Soccer Mag's Top 10 coaches, players & teams Coach of the year - Jose Mourinho ( FC Porto / Chelsea ) Player - Ronaldinho ( Barcelona , Brazil ) Team - Greece National Team

S.S. Lazio must play their next European home game behind closed doors as punishment for the racist behaviour of their supporters in a UEFA Cup tie last month.

Aragones faces disciplinary case

Rapper Jay-Z becomes Def Jam boss

James Brown has prostate cancer

First Hand Account of playing with Ray Charles. Perfection was drummer's sole mission. Ray Charles moved to his own beat, demanded that others do the same By JOHN BRYANT / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News With Ray's generation of jazz musicians, every time on a stage was a contest to see who could cut it and who couldn't. There was no forgiving or forgetting. Ray demanded that a musician play with his tempo and dynamics, and be able to read music and improvise. You had to be comfortable with rock, pop, blues, country, and most important, jazz. And so, there was a price to pay if you hit a wrong note, played too loudly or, if you're the drummer, failed to attach your mind and soul to his feet. The punishment was immediate, usually delivered with a quick upper body turn in a burst of fury. He combined hot directives with a look that burned a hole through you and made you freeze at the same time. If the drummer listened to his own clock instead of wat...

Adu helps out D.C. United player Freddy Adu (left) demonstrates an exercise with Adaiah Brown of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington on December 8, 2004. Adu was at the club as part of a Nike afterschool event. (Nike/Max Taylor/Associated Press) How many "Swoosh Stripes" can you find?

Racism continues Espanyol 's Antonio Alvarez (left) tries to calm the team's goalkeeper Carlos Idris Kameni of Cameroon, after a section of the crowd shouted racist remarks at him during a Spanish La Liga match against Zaragoza in Zaragoza, Spain on December 5, 2004. (EFE/Javier Cebollada/Associated Press) OK. I don't actually have Spanish citizenship but still! Damn!

Hamm bows out for US See also: Football's Most Famous Female

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Gunman kills Pantera guitarist on stage