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Here's why: The U.S. imports about 83% of its seafood and just 2% of domestic supplies come from the Gulf.
That's no comfort for Gulf fisheries, of course, which have been devastated by the spill that has gone on for two months now.
The average wholesale price of Gulf brown shrimp has jumped by more than half since before the spill as fishing restrictions have closed down large swaths of the once-prolific fishery. Oyster prices are up 33% over the same period, according to Urner Barry, a company that tracks commodity prices, including seafood.Desperate Housewives Seasons DVD Box Set
Industry officials expect those prices to continue increasing. "It's almost impossible to tell how bad it's going to be," said Robert Santangelo of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service.The spill in the Gulf is having some effect on prices of other seafood. Prices for imported white shrimp have risen more than 17%, partly because of fears that there could be shortages in the market, said Gavin Gibbons, a spokesman for the National Fisheries Institute, a trade group that represents the seafood industry.Desperate Housewives DVD Set
But because imports dominate the market, consumers and retailers will not likely see dramatic changes in pricing or availability unless they are specifically looking for Gulf products, Mr. Gibbons said. Case in point: 90% of shrimp is imported and prices for those should decline as production is expected to increase through June and July.Desperate Housewives Seasons Box Set
Prices for finfish from the Gulf have remained relatively steady, as these fish account for only about 1% of the national consumable finfish market and are at about 70% of regular production volume, compared with about 25% for shrimp and 30% to 40% for oysters.In 2008, the most recent year for which data are available, the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas harvested almost 188.5 million pounds of shrimp and more than 20.4 million pounds of oysters, worth approximately $366.2 million and $59.9 million in revenue, respectively.Desperate Housewives Seasons DVD The spill may ultimately have the most impact on oysters, since the Gulf produces 67% of the U.S. supply.
The Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York City is paying 10% more for its shucked oysters, and customers are just beginning to foot the bill.
"We've only hit the tip of the iceberg with this disaster," said Executive Chef Sandy Ingber. "I foresee it getting worse before it gets better before they clean it up, but that can be a long time."Desperate Housewives Seasons 1-6 To offset the rising cost, the Oyster Bar has raised prices slightly for dishes that use shucked oysters—this week's menu offers oyster stew for $10.25, 30 cents more than in April.
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Until the oil well is capped, officials cannot determine which areas are most damaged and whether the Gulf fishing industry will be affected long-term, said Mr. Gibbons of the National Fisheries Institute. He said the U.S. seafood supply was safe for consumption; the NOAA last week announced plans to test Gulf products dockside for contamination.Desperate Housewives Box Set
Meanwhile, many seafood buyers worry about other looming threats. Just one major storm could transform the seafood industry, the Oyster Bar's Mr. Ingber said.Desperate Housewives 1-6 on DVD Box Set
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Wholesalers, retailers and consumers can of course adapt to supply disruptions. If red snapper is off the menu, customers can find substitutes; and a $1 to $2 increase per pound of shrimp will not put high-end seafood restaurants out of business, said David Samuels, owner of Blue Ribbon Fish Company.
The fishermen and shrimpers, however, are in the eye of the storm.
"It'll affect my livelihood, yes, but not very much. I speak to these people I've known for decades in Florida and Louisiana and Mississippi—they're looking at a catastrophic situation," Mr. Samuels said. "For me it'd be a monetary issue and certainly a pain in the neck, but I'm not looking at the abyss. Some of them are looking at the abyss."Desperate Housewives Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set
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2010年6月17日星期四
Tornado kills 2; major damage in Wadena
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The sheriff's department says a man was killed when a twister hit the Cenex station in Mentor, in northwest Minnesota.
The tornado destroyed the gas station and four vehicles. Three other people were hurt when the tornado hit about 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Earlier, authorities in Otter Tail County reported a woman killed by a tornado in Almora. bones seasons dvd
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The Douglas County Sheriff reports officers are helping respond to several injuries in Otter Tail County, but Ostlund said she wasn't sure whether there were any injuries in Wadena, which sits on the border between Otter Tail and Wadena counties.
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An elderly woman was killed and her husband was taken to the hospital when a tornado destroyed their home in Almora, a small town of about 20 people, said Otter Tail County Emergency spokesman David Hauser. At least three people were injured, he said.
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“We know that there are several other people who were injured,” Hauser said.
Several tornados touched down in the county along a 20-mile swath running from Almora to Bluffton and then into Wadena County, Hauser said. At least eight to 10 homes were destroyed, he said. Power lines are down, substations aren’t operating and roads and railroad crossings are closed, he added. bones series dvd
Wadena was among the hardest hit by high winds. There are reports of damage to the Wadena High School and reports of gas leaks, downed buildings and scattered debris.
"There's a lot of damage," said Joanne Ostlund, who works in the Wadena city offices and was waiting out the storm with co-workers. "My garage and shed are gone and one of our neighbors lost an entire farmsite." bones box set
The storm that crashed into Wadena tore up about a 10-block residential area, ripping up old oak and elm trees, tearing off roofs and damaging buildings. “It’s a whole different horizon now,” said Randy Mohs, who drove through town after the storm. bones dvd
The building that housed Leaf River Ag Service is pretty well leveled and an old two-story house that boarded students who attend the nearby vocational community college was destroyed, he said. bones dvd
“It’s cork-screwed across the street. It’s twisted like a candy wrapper,” Mohs said. “There are a lot of sirens, ambulances, police. There are helicopters flying. … It’s a mess.”
Nearby in the Deer Creek area, several farms were suffered major damage, said Deer Creek resident Kathy Hill. bones on dvds
“My brother’s farm is pretty much gone,” she said. “The barns are gone. The house is damaged.”
Hill and her husband tried to reach her brother’s farm but roads were blocked. Then she tried to check on her sister in Wadena, but entrances to the town were blocked.
“The roads are filled with debris — 2-by-4s, metal from buildings, power lines,” she said. “We have no electricity. No telephone service. It was bad. It will be a while before recovery happens.” bones dvd set
The Douglas County Sheriff reports officers are helping respond to several injuries in Otter Tail County, but Ostlund said she wasn't sure whether there were any injuries in Wadena, which sits on the border between Otter Tail and Wadena counties.
The storm, which hit the area at about 4 p.m., was on its way out about 90 minutes later.
"It's starting to get clear here," Ostlund said. "But there are more clouds in the distance."
A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud in Stearns County at about 5:30 p.m.
Shingles and other debris were scattered in the streets of downtown Wadena, and much of the area was without power, said an employee at The Uptown restaurant, which was planning to serve dinner regardless. bones season 5 release date
Hail up to 4 inches in diameter was also reported in nearby Douglas County. Hail dominated reports across southern Minnesota, with a report of 2 ½ -inch stones near Fairfax, about 100 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. Bone dvd box set
2010年6月16日星期三
U.S. rolls out new sanctions against Iran in effort to plug leaks
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2010年6月14日星期一
Vuvuzelas remain topic of debate at World Cup
Criminal minds dvd box setSeveral TV networks have received complaints from viewers about the horns, with some viewers going so far as to watch with the sound turned off. FIFA WORLD CUP DVD COLLECTION President Sepp Blatter refuses to ban vuvuzelas.Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa -- South Africa isn't the only place where the vuvuzelas are creating a buzz. TV viewers around the world are complaining about the noisy plastic horns, with some viewers going so far as to watch the fifa World Cup dvd with the sound turned off.ESPN, Al-Jazeera, South Korean broadcaster SBS, TF1 in France and Brazil's BandSports have all received complaints about the racket, which sounds like a swarm of angry bees.But FIFA President Sepp Blatter isn't impressed. Asked repeatedly to ban the horns from FIFA World Cup COLLECTION venues, Blatter refused once again Monday."I have always said that Africa has a different rhythm, Criminal minds dvd a different sound," Blatter said in a Twitter post. "I don't see banning the music traditions of fans in their own country."The vuvuzela has played a big role in the soccer culture in South Africa for more than a decade, with locals comparing it to the chanting, singing — even the Wave — done in other countries. So while it may make the broadcast difficult to listen to, Jed Drake, executive producer of ESPN's FIFA World Cup coverage, said capturing the sound is part of capturing the game."They are part of the South Africa culture. And you do hear different opinions on them," he said. "But we will be televising all these events regardless of whether there are vuvuzelas are not."Criminal minds Seasons dvd box setOur host country is South Africa, and so it is what it is."Empty seats, anyone?The World Cup stadiums are not exactly empty, but there are worrying signs that FIFA and local organizers have made a mess of the ticket sales and distribution system.Officials announced attendance at Friday's opening game in Johannesburg between South Africa and Mexico at 84,490, exactly the figure listed as the stadium's capacity on FIFA's website. Yet soccer's international governing body was investigating why there was an empty block of seats at the match.On Saturday, Criminal minds box setonly 31,513 fans watched South Korea's victory over Greece in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, which holds 42,486. A FIFA spokesman said the organization was trying to see whether transport or ticket distribution problems were to blame.The same thing occurred Sunday in Polokwane, where only 30,235 fans turned up to see Slovenia defeat Algeria in the 41,733-seat Peter Mokaba Stadium.Crowds were better Monday,Criminal minds dvd set but there were still several thousand empty seats at the Denmark-Netherlands match in Soccer City where dozens of luxury boxes were not opened.Workers strike in three citiesLabor unrest plagued FIFA World Cup DVD venues in three cities Monday, with the manager of a rapid-bus service in Johannesburg saying a driver's strike affected hundreds of fans attending the Netherlands-Denmark game.Approximately Criminal minds Seasons 1-5 box set1,000 fans should have taken buses home after the game, but when drivers walked off the job claiming their shifts were changed without proper notice, the spectators were put on trains instead.Meanwhile in Cape Town and Durban, police were called in to replace stadium security workers who left in a wage dispute.A day earlier two people were injured when police in Durban used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a protest by 400 stadium workers.Popular viewingWhether you watched the U.S.-England World Cup soccer match in English on ESPN or in Spanish on Univision, a whole lot of you were watching.ABC had 12.95 million viewers for Saturday's match, while Univision had 3.8 million viewers. The ESPN ratings made the match the fifth-most-watched soccer game in the U.S., and theyCriminal minds Seasons 1-5 dvd were higher than the average number of viewers for the NHL's Stanley Cup finals.Univision actually beat ESPN in viewership for last Friday's opening game between Mexico and host South Africa.ESPN had 2.6 million tuned in; Univision had 5.4 million.Short kicksU.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard, who sustained bruised ribs in a cleats-first collision with England striker Emile Heskey, is progressing in his recovery and could play in Friday's match against Algeria.Criminal minds Seasons 1-5 dvd box set
2010年6月13日星期日
Germany Opens With Rout of Australia
It would have been perfectly understandable if Joachim Löw’s German team had opened this FIFA World Cup DVD looking unsettled instead of in tune.
Much has occurred that could have rattled the Nationalmannschaft in the run-up to South Africa. Goalkeeper Robert Enke, battling depression, committed suicide in November, and his replacement, Rene Adler, was ruled out because of an injury.
Michael Ballack — Germany’s longtime captain and biggest star — did not make it, either, after he damaged ligaments in his ankle in last month’s FIFA World Cup DVD final.
There was also the potential flip side of success: Bayern Munich, which provides more players to the national team than any other, reached the Champions League final, which was good news for German soccer but delayed its players from taking full part in Löw’s squad-building preparations. And Löw has had his own issues, having failed to agree on a contract extension with his federation that would take him beyond the FIFA World Cup DVD.
But by the time Germany had finished pounding balls into the back of the Australian net Sunday night, none of that seemed significant. Lacking Ballack and lacking experience in key positions, the Germans still roared to a 4-0 victory and an early share of first place in Group D with their next opponent, Ghana.
The Germans’ victory was no surprise. Though the Australians reached the second round in the 2006 World Cup, they are an aging team without an established striker whose players generally earn their livings in second-tier leagues.
What was startling was the manner of the victory. It was an attention-demanding blend of the Germans’ traditional precision with a new creative streak, much of it because of the deft feet and lively soccer mind of Mesut Özil, a 21-year-old center midfielder.
“I think we all knew they were candidates for the World Cup, and they showed they have a fantastic team,” said Pim Verbeek, Australia’s coach. “Every player they brought into the team, they made the team not weaker but stronger.”
There was flair in abundance, particularly down the right flank, where outside back Philipp Lahm, Ballack’s replacement as the German captain, likes to roam far upfield and where Özil and an even younger talent, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder Thomas Müller, kept overwhelming the Australian defense.
That defense looked daunting at first glance, with all 10 outfield players, including striker Tim Cahill, forming a tight zonal block. But the Germans kept finding the fault lines and dashing into open spaces with the ball at their feet.
Müller set up the first goal in the eighth minute with a low cross that skidded untouched through the Australian penalty area until the German wing Lukas Podolski, running free, struck it hard with his left foot from 12 yards. The veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer got his right hand on the ball, but that was not enough to stop it from rebounding into the goal.
Miroslav Klose scored the second goal on a header in the 26th minute after he beat Schwarzer to a long cross from Lahm inside the penalty area.
“I think we were pretty good,” Podolski said. “From the very first to the very last minute, we had great attacks and also put the opponents under pressure, and I think we implemented perfectly well what we wanted to do.”
In the 56th minute, Cahill was expelled from the game for a dangerous tackle in which he caught midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on the outside of his left knee. Müller and the substitute striker Cacau soon added the last two German goals.
Klose and Podolski were the two main attacking threats for Germany in the last FIFA World Cup DVD, when it reached the semifinals under Low’s former boss, Jürgen Klinsmann.
“I simply know I can rely on these players, even if they might not score in one match or if they go through a bad patch,” Löw said of Klose and Podolski.
Lahm and defenders Arne Friedrich and Per Mertesacker are also part of the bridge between that 2006 team and this one, which is a reflection of modern German society with its mix of ethnicities.
Özil is the son of former Turkish guest workers in Germany. Sami Khedira, who has replaced Ballack as a holding midfielder, is the 23-year-old son of Tunisian and German parents. Cacau, a Brazilian by birth, became a German citizen last year.
Together, they and their teammates made quite an impression Sunday night. The question is how much of it had to do with the Australians and how much of it had to do with them.
“There will be more difficult opponents to play, but this was a good warm-up,” Löw said. “We will be happy about this one, but there is no need to get euphoric.”
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NCIS: Los Angeles (Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Los Angeles) is an American police procedural television series which premiered on CBS on September 22, 2009. NCIS: Los Angeles is the first spin-off of NCIS, which itself was a spinoff of another CBS series, JAG. On October 7, 2009, CBS gave the series a full-season pickup, extending the first season to 22 episodes.The season was extended again on November 4, 2009, when CBS announced its order for an additional two episodes.
Chris O'Donnell plays the lead character, Callen, a lead agent whose natural talent for undercover work is legendary. LL Cool J plays the role of Special Agent Sam Hanna, an ex-Navy SEAL, who works in the undercover unit of NCIS in Los Angeles, and is also fluent in Arabic and an expert on Middle Eastern culture. Peter Cambor and Daniela Ruah are cast as a psychologist named Nate and forensic investigator named Kensi, respectively; Louise Lombard, who had been confirmed to play the role of lead agent Lara Macy, was not a regular in the new series, and the character was killed off during an episode of NCIS.
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Much has occurred that could have rattled the Nationalmannschaft in the run-up to South Africa. Goalkeeper Robert Enke, battling depression, committed suicide in November, and his replacement, Rene Adler, was ruled out because of an injury.
Michael Ballack — Germany’s longtime captain and biggest star — did not make it, either, after he damaged ligaments in his ankle in last month’s FIFA World Cup DVD final.
There was also the potential flip side of success: Bayern Munich, which provides more players to the national team than any other, reached the Champions League final, which was good news for German soccer but delayed its players from taking full part in Löw’s squad-building preparations. And Löw has had his own issues, having failed to agree on a contract extension with his federation that would take him beyond the FIFA World Cup DVD.
But by the time Germany had finished pounding balls into the back of the Australian net Sunday night, none of that seemed significant. Lacking Ballack and lacking experience in key positions, the Germans still roared to a 4-0 victory and an early share of first place in Group D with their next opponent, Ghana.
The Germans’ victory was no surprise. Though the Australians reached the second round in the 2006 World Cup, they are an aging team without an established striker whose players generally earn their livings in second-tier leagues.
What was startling was the manner of the victory. It was an attention-demanding blend of the Germans’ traditional precision with a new creative streak, much of it because of the deft feet and lively soccer mind of Mesut Özil, a 21-year-old center midfielder.
“I think we all knew they were candidates for the World Cup, and they showed they have a fantastic team,” said Pim Verbeek, Australia’s coach. “Every player they brought into the team, they made the team not weaker but stronger.”
There was flair in abundance, particularly down the right flank, where outside back Philipp Lahm, Ballack’s replacement as the German captain, likes to roam far upfield and where Özil and an even younger talent, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder Thomas Müller, kept overwhelming the Australian defense.
That defense looked daunting at first glance, with all 10 outfield players, including striker Tim Cahill, forming a tight zonal block. But the Germans kept finding the fault lines and dashing into open spaces with the ball at their feet.
Müller set up the first goal in the eighth minute with a low cross that skidded untouched through the Australian penalty area until the German wing Lukas Podolski, running free, struck it hard with his left foot from 12 yards. The veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer got his right hand on the ball, but that was not enough to stop it from rebounding into the goal.
Miroslav Klose scored the second goal on a header in the 26th minute after he beat Schwarzer to a long cross from Lahm inside the penalty area.
“I think we were pretty good,” Podolski said. “From the very first to the very last minute, we had great attacks and also put the opponents under pressure, and I think we implemented perfectly well what we wanted to do.”
In the 56th minute, Cahill was expelled from the game for a dangerous tackle in which he caught midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on the outside of his left knee. Müller and the substitute striker Cacau soon added the last two German goals.
Klose and Podolski were the two main attacking threats for Germany in the last FIFA World Cup DVD, when it reached the semifinals under Low’s former boss, Jürgen Klinsmann.
“I simply know I can rely on these players, even if they might not score in one match or if they go through a bad patch,” Löw said of Klose and Podolski.
Lahm and defenders Arne Friedrich and Per Mertesacker are also part of the bridge between that 2006 team and this one, which is a reflection of modern German society with its mix of ethnicities.
Özil is the son of former Turkish guest workers in Germany. Sami Khedira, who has replaced Ballack as a holding midfielder, is the 23-year-old son of Tunisian and German parents. Cacau, a Brazilian by birth, became a German citizen last year.
Together, they and their teammates made quite an impression Sunday night. The question is how much of it had to do with the Australians and how much of it had to do with them.
“There will be more difficult opponents to play, but this was a good warm-up,” Löw said. “We will be happy about this one, but there is no need to get euphoric.”
NCIS: Los Angeles Season 1 DVD Boxset
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Category:Crime Drama Thriller
Name:NCIS: Los Angeles
Season:1 (E1-E24)
TV Series Release Date:September 22, 2009
Aspect Ratio:1.78: 1
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Language:English With Removable Subtitles
Format:Support Both NTSC and PAL
Discs:8 pcs
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Leading Role: Chris O'Donnell, Peter Cambor, Daniela Ruah, Adam Jamal Craig, Barrett Foa, Linda Hunt, LL Cool JDirector: Shane Brennan
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NCIS: Los Angeles (Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Los Angeles) is an American police procedural television series which premiered on CBS on September 22, 2009. NCIS: Los Angeles is the first spin-off of NCIS, which itself was a spinoff of another CBS series, JAG. On October 7, 2009, CBS gave the series a full-season pickup, extending the first season to 22 episodes.The season was extended again on November 4, 2009, when CBS announced its order for an additional two episodes.
Chris O'Donnell plays the lead character, Callen, a lead agent whose natural talent for undercover work is legendary. LL Cool J plays the role of Special Agent Sam Hanna, an ex-Navy SEAL, who works in the undercover unit of NCIS in Los Angeles, and is also fluent in Arabic and an expert on Middle Eastern culture. Peter Cambor and Daniela Ruah are cast as a psychologist named Nate and forensic investigator named Kensi, respectively; Louise Lombard, who had been confirmed to play the role of lead agent Lara Macy, was not a regular in the new series, and the character was killed off during an episode of NCIS.
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2010年6月11日星期五
Mexico and South Africa soccer fans enjoy opening game of 2010 World Cup
At the Maldonado house in Alexandria, the decor made a statement but loudly and proudly. A Mexican soccer jersey hung on the wall. A Mexican ball cap sat next to the TV. A Mexican scarf from the 2002 FIFA World Cup DVD hung across the mantel.
And there, 15 fans in green Mexican jerseys issued predictions Friday morning over the blare of the Univision telecast, as they eagerly awaited the opening match of the 2010 World Cup.
Like thousands of others in the region, the Maldonados left Mexico -- they came from Guadalajara about 15 years ago -- but did not leave behind their love of Mexican fútbol.
"This is huge," said Pepe Maldonado, who played soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University and professionally in Mexico's top league. "It's a holiday -- it's a national holiday."
Pepe's younger brother, Esteban, roots for both the Mexican and U.S. soccer teams -- unless they are playing each other. "I root for Mexico because I grew up watching Mexico with my parents, so I'm more towards Mexico," said Esteban Maldonado, who was a 2004 All-Met Soccer Player of the Year and played for James Madison University.
Some friends not of Mexican descent also showed up to support Mexico. "Just being a part of the same region [of the world], you want them to do well," said Costa Rica native Kyle Morsink, whose brother Kurt plays for D.C. United.
Three minutes into the match, Mexican striker Giovani dos Santos appeared to have scored a goal. The Maldonados erupted with excitement, then erupted again -- with disappointment -- when they saw that the South African goalkeeper had blocked the shot.
In Northwest Washington, along Embassy Row, South African soccer fans made their own distinct noise as they watched the first Cup match to be hosted by an African nation.
Like many of the more than 90,000 people at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium, the fans at the Embassy of South Africa's Cup kickoff party made loud buzzing sounds with their vuvuzela horns.
To add to the percussive thrum of heated fandom, BamBams -- inflatable rods that produce a sharp click when slammed together -- were handed out at the embassy door.
Even the attire was a mite noisy. South African fans wore bright yellow-and-green jerseys, and a few were capped with makarapas -- tricked-out construction helmets sporting the team logo.
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Leading Role: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Cote de Pablo, Lauren Holly, Brian DietzenDirector: Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill
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And there, 15 fans in green Mexican jerseys issued predictions Friday morning over the blare of the Univision telecast, as they eagerly awaited the opening match of the 2010 World Cup.
Like thousands of others in the region, the Maldonados left Mexico -- they came from Guadalajara about 15 years ago -- but did not leave behind their love of Mexican fútbol.
"This is huge," said Pepe Maldonado, who played soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University and professionally in Mexico's top league. "It's a holiday -- it's a national holiday."
Pepe's younger brother, Esteban, roots for both the Mexican and U.S. soccer teams -- unless they are playing each other. "I root for Mexico because I grew up watching Mexico with my parents, so I'm more towards Mexico," said Esteban Maldonado, who was a 2004 All-Met Soccer Player of the Year and played for James Madison University.
Some friends not of Mexican descent also showed up to support Mexico. "Just being a part of the same region [of the world], you want them to do well," said Costa Rica native Kyle Morsink, whose brother Kurt plays for D.C. United.
Three minutes into the match, Mexican striker Giovani dos Santos appeared to have scored a goal. The Maldonados erupted with excitement, then erupted again -- with disappointment -- when they saw that the South African goalkeeper had blocked the shot.
In Northwest Washington, along Embassy Row, South African soccer fans made their own distinct noise as they watched the first Cup match to be hosted by an African nation.
Like many of the more than 90,000 people at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium, the fans at the Embassy of South Africa's Cup kickoff party made loud buzzing sounds with their vuvuzela horns.
To add to the percussive thrum of heated fandom, BamBams -- inflatable rods that produce a sharp click when slammed together -- were handed out at the embassy door.
Even the attire was a mite noisy. South African fans wore bright yellow-and-green jerseys, and a few were capped with makarapas -- tricked-out construction helmets sporting the team logo.
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Format:Support Both NTSC and PAL
Discs:45 pcs
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Leading Role: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Cote de Pablo, Lauren Holly, Brian DietzenDirector: Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill
Plot Summary
Leading the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) team that operates outside of the military chain of command is Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, a highly skilled investigator and interrogator who is smart, tough and willing to bend the rules to get the job done. Working under Gibbs is Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo, a former homicide detective who joinedNCIS just a few years ago but who has instincts that come only from working on the streets. Joining them are Agent Caitlin Todd, a tough former Secret Service agent who's gone head-to-head with Gibbs in the past, and forensics specialist Abby Sciuto, a gifted scientist whose dark wit matches her goth-style hair and clothes. Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
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2010年6月10日星期四
Shakira, Peas & Keys perform at World Cup concert
The world came to Soweto on Thursday for a celebration of soccer, music and unity on the eve of Africa's first World Cup dvd collcetion, with a concert featuring international headliners Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys.
Warm-up acts played for hours before the internationally televised portion of the concert at Orlando Stadium began at 8 p.m. with a frenzy of flag waving, drumming and African-inspired dancing.
Veteran South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela took the stage with "Grazin' in the Grass" a No. 1 international hit in 1968. He was quickly joined by a new South African star, Lira, who covered the late Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata", another worldwide hit that originated in South Africa.
The Black Eyed Peas were next with a slick medley of their hits, then it was back to Africa, with the blind duo Amadou & Mariam of Mali and their sinuous, driving sound.
Shakira, wearing an animal print, waka waka-ed — the anthem and dance of the FIFA World Cup DVD. The turbaned Tinariwen brought the sounds of Mali's desert nomads to the mix. The crowd swayed to Keys, and did the toyi-toyi — the protest dance of the apartheid era — to hometown favorites BLK JKS. Colombian rocker Juanes, in a multicolored warm-up jacket, debuted his newest single, "Yerbatero" to cheers from the crowd.
No multistarred stadium show would be complete without everyone on stage for a rousing, closing anthem. Thursday, it was Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People," punctuated by fireworks.
An exuberant Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in full South African green-and-yellow fan regalia, was treated like a rock star as he led the crowd in cheers for Nelson Mandela, who is credited with sealing South Africa's bid to host the World Cup DVD COLLECTION.
Tutu also acknowledged the fans from around the world who have come to South Africa for soccer's premier event.
"We welcome you all. For Africa is the cradle of humanity, so we welcome you home," he said.
About a third of the seats at Soweto's 40,000-seat Orlando stadium were blocked off for the stage and backstage. Most of what was left were filled, as was a dance floor on the pitch.
The monthlong tournament the concert celebrates begins Friday at the main Soccer City stadium just outside Soweto, with host South Africa taking on Mexico. Organizers called the concert and the first game triumphs after years of questions about whether a world class event could be staged in a nation saddled with poverty and crime and still riven by the legacy of apartheid.
"This is a showcase," concertgoer Nana Masithela said as she entered Orlando on Thursday. "We are showcasing ourselves, to say, 'Blacks can do it!' "
Sepp Blatter, head of soccer's world governing body FIFA dvd collection, had pushed to bring the World Cup to Africa. He made a brief appearance during the concert to speak about 1GOAL, a campaign to improve education in impoverished countries. South African President Jacob Zuma, who took the stage with Blatter, thanked South Africans for the welcome they have given World Cup fans, and called on them "to show the warmness for the whole duration of the tournament."
Orlando, the venue for Thursday's concert, got a three-year, $43 million renovation as part of a nationwide building spree in preparation for the World Cup.
South Africans of all races filled Orlando, parading in the yellow and green of their national team, or draping themselves in their flag. Soccer fans from other countries also sported their colors.
Concertgoer Tumi Mohafa said the mix of races in the renovated stadium in an area where blacks once were confined is a sign of how far South Africa has come from apartheid, which ended in 1994.
XOXO:
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Name:Nip Tuck
Season:1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TV Series Release Date:22 July 2003
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Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Language:English With Removable Subtitles
Format:Support Both NTSC and PAL
Discs:34 pcs
TV Series Info
Leading Role: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Joely Richardson, Roma Maffia, Linda Klein, Kelly CarlsonDirector: Ryan Murphy
Plot Summary
Nip/Tuck is an American drama created by Ryan Murphy which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy. Each episode typically involves the cosmetic procedures of one or more patients, and also features the personal and professional lives of its main cast.
The show began in 2003, and the sixth and final season started airing October 14, 2009, and concluded the series on March 3, 2010, with the 100th episode.While the show was initially set in Miami, at the end of the fourth season the practice was relocated to Los Angeles and many of the characters have followed. The show has won a Golden Globe and an Emmy, as well as critical praise and controversy, often surrounding the frank depictions of themes such as violence, sexuality, recreational drug use, and surgical procedures. The third season finale became the most watched scripted program in the history of FX. Series creator Ryan Murphy has said that the medical cases on the show are "90 percent based on fact".
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Warm-up acts played for hours before the internationally televised portion of the concert at Orlando Stadium began at 8 p.m. with a frenzy of flag waving, drumming and African-inspired dancing.
Veteran South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela took the stage with "Grazin' in the Grass" a No. 1 international hit in 1968. He was quickly joined by a new South African star, Lira, who covered the late Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata", another worldwide hit that originated in South Africa.
The Black Eyed Peas were next with a slick medley of their hits, then it was back to Africa, with the blind duo Amadou & Mariam of Mali and their sinuous, driving sound.
Shakira, wearing an animal print, waka waka-ed — the anthem and dance of the FIFA World Cup DVD. The turbaned Tinariwen brought the sounds of Mali's desert nomads to the mix. The crowd swayed to Keys, and did the toyi-toyi — the protest dance of the apartheid era — to hometown favorites BLK JKS. Colombian rocker Juanes, in a multicolored warm-up jacket, debuted his newest single, "Yerbatero" to cheers from the crowd.
No multistarred stadium show would be complete without everyone on stage for a rousing, closing anthem. Thursday, it was Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People," punctuated by fireworks.
An exuberant Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in full South African green-and-yellow fan regalia, was treated like a rock star as he led the crowd in cheers for Nelson Mandela, who is credited with sealing South Africa's bid to host the World Cup DVD COLLECTION.
Tutu also acknowledged the fans from around the world who have come to South Africa for soccer's premier event.
"We welcome you all. For Africa is the cradle of humanity, so we welcome you home," he said.
About a third of the seats at Soweto's 40,000-seat Orlando stadium were blocked off for the stage and backstage. Most of what was left were filled, as was a dance floor on the pitch.
The monthlong tournament the concert celebrates begins Friday at the main Soccer City stadium just outside Soweto, with host South Africa taking on Mexico. Organizers called the concert and the first game triumphs after years of questions about whether a world class event could be staged in a nation saddled with poverty and crime and still riven by the legacy of apartheid.
"This is a showcase," concertgoer Nana Masithela said as she entered Orlando on Thursday. "We are showcasing ourselves, to say, 'Blacks can do it!' "
Sepp Blatter, head of soccer's world governing body FIFA dvd collection, had pushed to bring the World Cup to Africa. He made a brief appearance during the concert to speak about 1GOAL, a campaign to improve education in impoverished countries. South African President Jacob Zuma, who took the stage with Blatter, thanked South Africans for the welcome they have given World Cup fans, and called on them "to show the warmness for the whole duration of the tournament."
Orlando, the venue for Thursday's concert, got a three-year, $43 million renovation as part of a nationwide building spree in preparation for the World Cup.
South Africans of all races filled Orlando, parading in the yellow and green of their national team, or draping themselves in their flag. Soccer fans from other countries also sported their colors.
Concertgoer Tumi Mohafa said the mix of races in the renovated stadium in an area where blacks once were confined is a sign of how far South Africa has come from apartheid, which ended in 1994.
XOXO:
Nip Tuck Seasons 1-7 DVD Boxset
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Category:Drama
Name:Nip Tuck
Season:1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TV Series Release Date:22 July 2003
Aspect Ratio:1.78: 1
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Language:English With Removable Subtitles
Format:Support Both NTSC and PAL
Discs:34 pcs
TV Series Info
Leading Role: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Joely Richardson, Roma Maffia, Linda Klein, Kelly CarlsonDirector: Ryan Murphy
Plot Summary
Nip/Tuck is an American drama created by Ryan Murphy which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy. Each episode typically involves the cosmetic procedures of one or more patients, and also features the personal and professional lives of its main cast.
The show began in 2003, and the sixth and final season started airing October 14, 2009, and concluded the series on March 3, 2010, with the 100th episode.While the show was initially set in Miami, at the end of the fourth season the practice was relocated to Los Angeles and many of the characters have followed. The show has won a Golden Globe and an Emmy, as well as critical praise and controversy, often surrounding the frank depictions of themes such as violence, sexuality, recreational drug use, and surgical procedures. The third season finale became the most watched scripted program in the history of FX. Series creator Ryan Murphy has said that the medical cases on the show are "90 percent based on fact".
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