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Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Player profiles: David Beckham: 2 of 9
David Beckham is one of the most marketable athletes in world sports, and remains one of the best free kick takers in soccer. Born into a family of fanatical Manchester United supporters, there was only going to be one team Beckham would aspire to play for in those early years. In 1991, Beckham made that dream a reality by s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Soccer player profiles: Robbie Keane: 1 of 3
Robbie Keane is a 28 year old second striker, or Trequartista, who plays for the Republic of Ireland at international level, and Tottenham Hotspur at club level. Standing at 1.73m, Keane relies on his guile, vision, and creativity to create opportunities for his teammates, and enjoys an impressive goalscoring record himself.... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Thoughts on the elimination of the Vancouver Canucks: 2 of 4
The Vancouver Canucks must now look towards the 2009-10 season following a disappointing showing in the second round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and General Manager Mike Gillis has some serious decisions to make. Alain Vigneault was given a one-year contract extension shortly after Mike Gillis was hired as General Mana... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer A brief history of Manchester United: 1 of 2
Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath L&YR F.C., Manchester United as it is known today began its storied history as one of Europe's elite football clubs. Founded by railway workers, the club played on a modest pitch on North Road until 1893. Following their time at North Road, the club moved to Bank Street, where they would p... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo's professional soccer career: 1 of 2
Cristiano Ronaldo, although only 24 years old, has a number of career highlights that any veteran would be proud of. His professional career began with Sporting Clube de Portugal, where he signed in 2001. Previously he had spent time with Andorinha and Nacional at youth team level. He made an immediate impact with Sporting, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Literary analysis: Satire in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, by Mordecai Richler: 1 of 1
Mordecai Richler's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is one of the finest pieces of satire in the Canadian literary canon; there are a multitude of targets for Richler's satire within this novel, but materialism, human hypocrisy, and wannabe-intellectualism are of particular interest. This paper will explore Richler's sati... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer How get into a UK elite soccer camp: 1 of 1
Getting into a UK Elite Soccer Camp is a simple process. Simply go to http://www.ukelite.com/Soccer-Camps/Soccer.asp and start by searching for a camp location near your area. Camps are available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, New York State, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The effects and causes of change in the German Socialist Movement following 1900: 1 of 1
As the SPD grew in popularity throughout the 1890s, and into the 1900s, it increasingly became more moderate as the right-wing of the Party gained legitimacy through Wilhelm II's co-operation. In order to expand their base, the SPD sought to bring non-workers such as liberals into their program, and coalitions were formed wi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Champions League dream team: 4 of 7
The 2008-09 Champions League was a thrilling tournament filled with many twists and turns, culminating in a match between the Spanish and English champions in Rome to decide the European title. Barcelona and Manchester United's presence in the final mean that their players are heavily represented in this dream team, but ther... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Sports betting tips for beginners: 2 of 3
Chances are, if you're a sports fan, you'll be interested in getting into the sports betting game. Doing a little research beforehand will increase your enjoyment and the likelihood of making a few bucks. This article will provide a framework for getting started, some explanatory information, and a few tips for maximizing yo... More..