Everton Vs Blackburn

Premier League match time returns to Goodison Park with Everton set to host Blackburn in match week 33 on Saturday, March 19,b>sbo in the second of a two-legged contest. The first, hosted by Blackburn on August 14, 2010, ended 1-0 in the hosts' favour. Kalinic profited from a blunder by Tim Howards between the Everton posts to score the solitary goal of the match on 14 minutes, and that was sufficient for Blackburn to bank three points from the game.sbo Howards lost his grip on the ball as he tried to intercept a header from E Diouf, and Kalinic was on the spot to grab the opportunity. Allardyce's winning tactic of using Phil Jones as a defensive midfielder paid off handsomely on the day. Blackburn also had missed chances with the chief culprits being M Diouf and Nzonzi who came in to replace an injured Dunn,sbo in the midfield. Blackburn were boosted by playing at home, an advantage that saw them finishing in the top ten the previous season, though four months earlier, Everton had managed to beard Blackburn in their own den,sbobet prevailing 3-2 in their previous encounter at Ewood Park. Though Everton's Pienaar, Arteta and Cahill called the shots in midfield,sbobet Blackburn weren't in a mood to take it lying down. Head to head, Everton have established an 8-7 advantage over Blackburn in the last 20 league games played between the sides, with the remaining 5 matches drawn. In their last 10 league games, Everton have registered 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses; Blackburn have won one of their last 10, while losing 5 and drawing the remaining 4. Of their 16 home games this season, Everton have won 6, drawn 7 and lost 3, while Blackburn have won 3 of their 16 games on the road, while losing 11 and drawing the remaining 2. In match week 32, Everton won 3-0 away against Wolves,sbobet while Blackburn drew 1-1 against Birmingham, at home. On current form, Everton enjoy an edge, not least because of the privilege of playing before their home fans. But Blackburn will be boosted by Everton's tendency to play better against marquee teams and not as well against mid- and lower-table sides. Everton's starting eleven against Wolves had the following players: Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Gueye, Neville, Heitinga, Bilyaletdinov,sbo Osman and Beckford. Forshaw, Vellios and Anichebe played as substitutes. Blackburn had the following men in their starting eleven against Birmingham: Robinson,sbobet Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Olsson, Jones, Jones, Pederson, Dunn, Hiolett and Santa Cruz. Mwaruwari, Emerton and Roberts were used as substitutes.

Chelsea Vs Everton Carling Cup Match

The Blues managed to edge over the Toffees in a tough Carling cup match at Goodison Park,b>sbo the match included several controversial decisions by the referee such as a lost penalty a red card for each side. Chelsea entered the match with a young squad that included Ryan Bertrand, Josh McEachran, Oriol Romeu and Romelu Lukaku while some players such as Torres, John Terry,sbo Cole and Frank Lampard were rested for the upcoming derby match. Chelsea was given the chance for an early lead as McEachran was rewarded with a penalty which Nicolas Anelka missed. Minutes later,sbo Salomon Kalou scored the first goal for Chelsea through a smart shot that surprised Everton's goal keeper Mucha who was not able to handle it well as it slipped from his hands into the net. A foul by Ross Turnbull on Louis Saha got him sent off and a penalty was given to Everton,sbobet Romelu Lukaku was immediately substituted by Petr Cech who wasn't even given enough time to warm up yet managed to save the net with two separate and dangerous shots by Baines and Cahill. After the sending off,sbobet Everton controlled most of the match and contributed with the dangerous offensive as Chelsea tried to maintain their lead; A few Chelsea attacks saw Anelka waste a few vital chances however it wasn't long before Louis Saha found the net through a magnificent goal which Cech failed to stop with only 7 minutes remaining on the clock. Full time was over and extra time started, Everton kept their pressure but the tides turned as Drenthe was given his second yellow card and sent off.sbobet It wasn't long before Malouda launched a wicked shot which was deflected by Mucha for Chelsea's substitute Daniel Sturridge to score from and end the match 2-1 with Chelsea qualifying to the quarter finals. Andre Villas Boas was happy with the victory especially after the derby loss against sbo QPR in Loftus Road, he also stated that the win is a gift to Chelsea's John Terry who is under investigation for the recent claims that he might have made racist remarks to QPR's Anton Ferdinand. John terry's dilemma recently grew after Anton's older brother Rio Ferdinand made the statement that he believes Terry's remarks were racist.sbobet The police is also investigating the possibility that Anton Ferdinand might have received death threats which were delivered by hand to QPR's loftus road.

Strange Place to Find an Iguanodon Bone - Sunderland

Iguanodon fossils, (a type of dinosaur), although rare,b>sbo do sometimes get found in southern England, places such as East Sussex and the Isle of Wight for example, but to have an Iguanodontid vertebra turn up in a garden 300 miles further north from where most of the UK Iguanodontid fossils come from is bizarre. The fossilised bone about the size of a football has been identified as belonging to an Early Cretaceous Ornithopod Dinosaur - an Iguanodontid, but the single bone and its unusual location makes it very difficult to tie down to a specific genus. Palaeontologists remain puzzled as to how a bone from a Cretaceous dinosaur ended up in a pensioner's back garden in Sunderland. Scientists had been informed of this remarkable discovery and the finding of a dinosaur bone in garden in north-east England is amazing,sbo this is one of the last places on Earth where you would go to look for Cretaceous dinosaur bones. The pensioner, who wishes to remain anonymous took the specimen to a local museum, where experts confirmed it was a dinosaur bone. Staff at the Natural History Museum (London) have confirmed this and concluded that the bone probably came from a large Iguanodon,sbo a herbivorous dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous. How Did a Dinosaur End Up in Sunderland? How the bone came to be in Sunderland remains a mystery. The underlying strata is much older than rocks which contain dinosaur bones this means the bone must have been deposited there later on. Many of the Iguanodontid fossils unearthed in the UK were found in the East Sussex area, more than 300 miles to the south of Sunderland. They lived 130-115 million years ago, at a time when southern England was a warm,sbobet lush tropical paradise in which dinosaurs and Pterosaurs flourished. Experts will never know how the bone made it to Wearside, but glacial disturbance or human interference are considered most likely. Rocks could have been transported by glacial action and re-deposited,sbobet or perhaps this specimen was found in southern England and brought up north by an amateur fossil hunter. Local Museum Staff Amazed by Discovery Staff at the local museum in Sunderland stated that they were very grateful to our museum visitor for bringing this amazing find in to them.sbobet It will always remain a mystery as to how it found its way there, and if the pensioner hadn't been digging up their garden it could have lain undiscovered. The person who found it wishes to remain anonymous, but has kindly agreed to loan it to Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens so that the people of the region can enjoy this unusual find. They can have their very own "Sunderland Dinosaur". Most of the underlying strata in the Wearside area dates from the Late Palaeozoic era, being composed of mainly limestones, mudstones and sandstones dating from the Permian period. There is a small band of Permian rocks which run roughly in a line from Nottingham in the East Midlands, northwards to the city of Sunderland before disappearing out under the North Sea, these rocks are largely devoid of fossils. There have been other, occasional reports of dinosaur bones turning up in some very unusual places, for example,sbo a scientist literally tripped over a number of caudal vertebrae belonging to an Edmontosaurus when inspecting a motocross trackway in Alberta - you just never know what might turn up. However,sbobet to find a dinosaur fossil bone in a garden in Sunderland must go down as one of the more bizarre locations to find the remains of a dinosaur.

Premier League Preview: Sunderland Vs Liverpool

Premier League match time returns to The Stadium of Light with Sunderland set to host Liverpool in match week 30 on Sunday, March 20,b>sbo in the second of a two-legged contest. The first, hosted by Liverpool on September 25, 2010,sbo ended in a 2-2 stalemate. When Kuyt put the home side ahead in the sixth minute, it was hard to imagine any other result than a Liverpool victory. But as things transpired, Sunderland went 2-1 up, three minutes after the interval, when Bent got his second goal of the match. Earlier, Bent had scored off a penalty awarded on 25 minutes to bring the Black Cats level with Roy Hodgson's wards. There was another twist waiting to happen,sbo and just as the game appeared to be drifting towards a Sunderland win, Gerrard scored in the 65th minute to salvage a point for the Merseysiders. The previous week, a second string Liverpool side had lost unexpectedly to Northampton Town. Returning to Premier League action, the Anfield squad were back to full strength, and hopeful of taking away full three points from the Sunderland game. Under the circumstances,sbobet Liverpool were mediocre on the day, and were fortunate to salvage the point they did. Contrastingly, Sunderland were sharp in attack and kept the Liverpudlian defence under constant pressure. Steve Bruce even disputed Liverpool's first goal which happened when Kuyt latched on to the ball apparently nudged back to the keeper by Turner who was to take a free kick. The Sunderland manager claimed that Turner was merely placing the ball in position for a free-kick and that the referee had favoured Liverpool. Head to head,sbobet Liverpool hold a 11-2 advantage over Sunderland in the last 20 league games played between the sides, with the remaining 6 matches drawn. In their last 10 league games, Sunderland have registered 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses; Liverpool have won 5 of their last 10, while losing 3 and drawing the remaining 2. Of their 14 home games this season, Sunderland have won 6, drawn 5 and lost 3,sbobet while Liverpool have won 3 of their 14 games on the road, while losing 9 and drawing the remaining 2. In match week 29, Sunderland drew 0-0 away at Arsenal; Liverpool won 3-1 at home against Manchester United. Given Sunderland's good home record combined with Liverpool's bad showing on the road, Sunderland hold the edge. Sunderland's starting eleven against Arsenal had the following players: Mignolet,sbobet Ferdinand, Mensah, Bramble, Bardsley, Henderson, Muntari, Mabranque, Richardson, Sessegnon and Gyan. El Mohamady,sbo Colback and Wellbeck were used as substitutes

Marseille, France

Marseille is the second largest city in France and its biggest port.b>sbo This city is different than the other cities of France as it is has a strong flavor of the Mediterranean Sea and of Africa than of Europe. This city is one of the ancient cities of Europe having more than 2500 years of history. The city has a rough and tumultuous history and still you can find the traces and signs of the roughness in the city and its people. Until recently Marseille was considered to be a dull and dirty city.sbo Now that image has to been changed for the best as the city is fast catching up with other modern cities to become a new and smarter city. Marseille being one of the ancient cities has a rich history behind it and it has many landmarks and interesting places to visit for a visitor to this city. With many changes that have occurred in the city,sbo it has become one of the best tourist destinations in this part of France. Among the many important places to visit, the Calanques Marseille-Cassis is one of them and it is a conducted tour to the Marseille bay and the fjord like inlet called the Calanques. The cruises take you non-stop for two hours past many of the islands and you can go closer to the steep limestone cliffs that tower over the sea.sbobet This will be an unforgettable experience for you and your family. If you like all things old ancient (and prehistoric),sbobet then you will definitely want to include the Cosquer Caves on the island of Morgiou. These underwater caves play host to some of the world's oldest prehistoric cave paintings. Another important place to visit is the Abbaye-Saint Victor.sbobet This situated on the southern bank of Vieux-Port above the dry dock, helped much in the development of Christianity in the Mediterranean region in the past centuries. Pope Urbain V added more fortifications to this abbey. In the present times it is the venue for many of the religions and music concerts. The other attractions include the Old port, that happens to be the marina of the city and you have to see the Fort St. Nicholas and Fort St. Jean that are very important landmarks as these forts guard this part of the city. On the harbor road adjacent to the fish market you have many restaurants and bars that cater to a wide variety of customers. For those who like to shop you can go to the Central Bourse and Rue St.sbo Ferrol District which are the main shopping centers of the city. For history lovers you can go to the Marseille Museum that has many art pieces and exhibits as old as the 6th Century. The other museums and art galleries worth visiting are the Musee Cantini, which features art work associated with Marseille as well as modern Art and includes some Picassos. The Musee de la Mode is a modern fashion museum featuring over 2000 designs covering the past 30 years or so. The best landmark of this city is the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Grade that stands on a hill on the south of the Port.sbobet This has the world famous Statue of Madonna and child that can be seen from miles away on the sea. There are countless beautiful old buildings to be admired in Marseille and no doubt this city offers the best vacation to its visitors.

Stress In The Megacity - Dhaka And Tokyo

Imagine the usual environment and stresses of a standard city with say 2-3 million people in - very sizeable by any stretch of the imagination! Now picture the same environment and stresses in a city of 12-13 million people and this is very large. Actually, for many of us who don't live in these colossal giants,b>sbo quite impossible to imagine. Any city that has over 10 million people living within its metropolitan area is said to be a 'megacity'. These include Shanghai (China), Mexico City (Mexico), Johannesburg-Pretoria (South Africa), Dhaka (Bangladesh), New York (USA) and London (UK). While these megacities have had much attention focused upon them by people and publications interested in cities, a recent television programme by broadcaster Andrew Marr titled 'Megacities' has covered these and bought them to a prime-time audience. While all megacities, all five featured in the programme -London, Shanghai, Dhaka, Mexico City and Tokyo- all had different characteristics, benefits and drawbacks. However, for me, the most interesting comparison was between Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh,sbo and Tokyo, capital of Japan. Both cities are megacities and suffer from overcrowding and other pressures. Dhaka is a very fast growing city -with an extra 500,000 people moving into the city from the surrounding countryside every year, being a city with economically poor people in a poor country that is also at risk of flooding. Tokyo, on the other hand tends to have by-and-large a far more affluent population which until recently lay within the world's second richest economy behind the USA - though Japan has now been relegated to third place behind both the USA and China. Before too much thought, and certainly my personal thought,sbo was that the city with the most stressed inhabitants would surely be Dhaka, due to the risk of flooding, trying to scrape enough money to live and indeed, living in self built house closely compact and nearly on-top of ones neighbours - even quite literally the case.sbobet On the other hand Tokyo would be stressful, of course as it is a megacity, but not to the same degree as Dhaka and that people would have more opportunities to relax due to greater personal wealth and facilities on offer. It seemed however that actually the opposite is true. While under no circumstances do I want to suggest a romantic view of being economically poor -because in the 21st century there should be no such thing as poverty- I actually got the impression that the poorer people with the slum in Dhaka were actually happier than the richer people in Tokyo. The reasons for this are as follows. Firstly the people of Dhaka had a very strong sense of community. People live with immediate and extended family in very small and confided spaces, in close proximity to neighbours and relatives. People seemed to talk and help each other out where possible. Secondly, in Dhaka, while people seemed to work very hand - and indeed many do work exceptionally hard to simply keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table; much of the work seemed to be of the hard physical labour variety that while very hard on the body,sbobet does not place mental stress on the mind that lead to psychological burnout. People in Tokyo on the other hand, while more affluent, actually seemed far more stressed. While people live in very close proximity to one-another as in Dhaka -with people crammed into small apartment placed high above each other into the sky; unlike Dhaka, there did not seem to be the same neighbourliness and personal interaction between people - especially between neighbours and strangers. People were living very mono-centric lives, living close to one-another but having little interaction. With the nature of much employment in Tokyo - finance and other office work - stress tends to be psychological rather than physical stress on the body as with Dhaka. Alongside this, and something that was pointed out to Andrew Marr, was the impersonal nature of the city, an almost clinicalness - something that appeared to annoy Marr after only two days in Tokyo. Very small clinical apartments are one thing, but the 'rent a friend' scheme for people who have no friends just shows the loneliness that can exist in such a big city.sbobet It is ironic that a city of over 12 million inhabitants can have people who are so lonely! Finally the most striking thing about Tokyo is its clockwork organisation. On the surface this would surely lead to less stress - with very rarely a late train and infrequent technological failures. We humans though, as a species crave different environments and experiences that change from day-to-day. And while delays and route-changes making us late every day would be unwelcome, slight daily change and the unexpected are essential for us. This is why I feel that despite all the cultural advances, Andrew Marr found Dhaka -along with Mexico City which was also focused upon in the programme- to be strangely less stressful. As I have already touched upon, Marr admitted himself that two days spent in Tokyo was enough and that he actually felt unnerved by the city impersonal nature of the city. To conclude then, with anything in life including stress, the unexpected can actually happen. At first thought,sbo I would have said that Tokyo would have been the least stressful city, with its clockwork transport system and modern hi-tech gadgets to help us in life. But actually, surprisingly, Dhaka seemed to be the less stressful of the two for Andrew Marr, largely as a result of the social interaction and close bonds that existed in the city, more-so than in Tokyo - though it has to be said that life on the breadline in Dhaka is only slightly less stressful! Both cities then are extremely stressful places to live and work by no-means should we romanticise poverty and deprivation.sbobet But it does go to show that sometimes we can have these hi-tech innovations designed to free us that actually cause us less free time and greater stress. This stress is of course multiplied in a megacity: mega-cities mega-stress!

Japan, Tokyo - The Lockup Restaurant - Izakaya

Imagine walking through the streets of Tokyo looking for a good place to eat and you stumble upon a mysterious looking place. Curious,b>sbo you walk downstairs and you find a door that leads to a dark cave. You hear screams all around you, but you can't really see much in front of you.sbo As you slowly walk around the corner you see a man strapped to a wheelchair, oh wait, its an electric chair. Suddenly sparks start to fly around his head as he screams in agony. You have just entered The Lockup. Once inside, you are handcuffed and taken down through a set of corridors, you find that you are actually in an underground jail. You are taken to your jail cell where there are tables and chairs (sometimes).sbo Now you are presented the menu and can have a fun and enjoyable experience. Besides the atmosphere I found this place to be just like a regular Izakaya when it comes to food. For drinks you do get a Gothic variety of ghastly drinks, although they have a very low alcohol content.sbobet If you are brave, I recommend the Russian roulette takoyaki. Simply put, if there are six people in your party, they will bring six takoyaki and while five of them contain octopus inside, one of them will have a habanero chilli inside, you just don't know which one it is.sbobet Take a chance! So you decided to visit The Lockup on a weekend night. You are eating,sbobet drinking and talking with your friends when suddenly the lights start to flicker on and off. You hear a deep dark voice over the speakers speaking something in Japanese and suddenly the lights turn off. You cannot see much, but suddenly hear sounds on the walls and all around your cell. You can see shapes moving all around you as they are getting closer to you. Lights start flashing on and off and finally you can see these shapes. You are experiencing a ghost attack. Ghosts have escaped and are after you. One of my favourite things about The Lockup is this little show they put for customers and although for us is fun and games,sbobet I seen some Japanese girls crying from how scared they are by this. As far as bizarre restaurants in Japan,sbo The Lock up definitely distinguishes itself as one of the best. Be sure to make reservations if you are planning to go on weekends as it can get pretty crowded. They also have a nice option to pay a set price for all you can eat and drink for two hours. This option however, does not include the ghastly drinks.

Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo

Ryogoku can be found on the Sobu line in Tokyo,b>sbo easily distinguishable by it's yellow color trains,sbo not far from the city center. Usually a relatively sleepy area, this is where the sumo wrestlers have their stables in Tokyo. This is the name given to the schools in which they live and train throughout their sumo career. May, September and January are the best months to really see this area in all it's glory, as this is when the major sumo tournaments take place in Tokyo. They last for a period of approximately 2 weeks until the ultimate Champion wins on the last day. To the uninitiated, you may think why bother? It's just a bunch of big blokes pushing each other out of a ring. When you see it in reality though,sbo there is an electricity and passion in the auditorium that can only really be appreciated when experienced. There are rituals and ceremonies throughout the proceedings that just beg the question,sbobet "Why"? Natural curiosity takes over and you end up spellbound by the antics and effort taking place in the ring. The referee is like none you will see in soccer or football. Robed in an ornate and highly ceremonial kimono, he oversees the battle of wills and makes the decision when things are close. What wins a round? The first sumo to push the other out of the ring or the first to touch the floor with any part of their body other than their feet. Game over. The auditorium is huge and echoes with the sounds of both adults and children calling the name of their favorite wrestler and willing them to win when it's their turn. Each fight generally lasts a maximum of 30 seconds,sbobet although there is the odd exception that draws gasps as the two sumos seem irrevocably locked together. However, no matter how short the round may be,sbobet all eyes are trained on the wrestlers for as long as it takes to produce the winner. If you need a bit of fresh air and fancy a wander through the streets, this is when you will see the guys who have already finished their fights for the day, going for lunch or heading home. It really is quite bizarre. On the whole,sbo most Japanese are not what you would call big. It's quite a shock to see 3 massive sumos walking towards you down the middle of the street. One thing's for sure - you won't get in their way! Want to know more about Tokyo.sbobet See below for details. Author: Honor Dargan Goal: Tokyo Made Simple

A Recent Timeline of Money Transfer Methods to Guatemala

Despite its historic issues related to violence and politics, Guatemala is a hidden gem when it comes to biodiversity. Many travelers heed warnings and venture off into the expanse of the amazing Guatemalan outback. While tourism of this nature does produce some foreign income,b>sbo the greatest amount comes from those then send money to Guatemala to support friends or family. Money transfers to Guatemala are a daily occurrence,sbo with senders completing transactions on a weekly, monthly, or just special occasion basis. Guatemalans in America show a deep sense of care sending money to their family back home. America continues to receive lot of Guatemalan emigrants who have traveled to America for better work or family opportunities.sbo For years they have sent money to Guatemala in a number of fashions. According to the U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID), the average Guatemalan sends nearly $300 monthly. Around three quarters of the senders are male and over half the recipients are female,sbobet showing that many people are sending to spouses or mothers back home. One form that was previously very popular was that of money orders that were issued through a few large Guatemalan couriers. These couriers are still in business, but are seeing less and less demand for money transfers and a greater proportion of their work in documents,sbobet and packages. Since the new millenium a few shifts have taken place in the dominant method in which money is moved between the US and Guatemala. Electronic fund transfers (EFT) were very prominent for a stretch, through a handful of outlets. The largest banks in the country facilitated money transfers through partnerships with local US companies. this cooperation after years of restricted operation allowed a more free-flowing atmosphere with regards to sending money to Guatemala. With the advent and subsequent domination of the Internet, sending money online has become a newer option. There are not a lot of companies offering this service as there are many barriers to entry from a security standpoint. However,sbobet a few are doing it with recipients in Guatemala receiving the money in the form of a cash pick-up, in their bank account, or on a reloadable debit card. Completing an online money transfer allows for comfort and ease for the sender, as they can easily integrate their recurring remittance into their schedule without having to report to a third-party location.sbobet This also removes the stress and burden out of what is a truly admirable and powerful act taking place. The newest decision becomes how the sender wants their recipient to receive the money. As previously discussed, traditionally money transfers were dominated by cash pick-up, as the population that maintains bank accounts in Guatemala is below average. An influx of Guatemalans are now sending money online via reloadable debit cards. The stark difference in this case is that the comfort and ease is now available to both the sender and recipient. With a reloadable debit card, family members in America can continually add money to the same card and recipients can go to an ATM of their convenience. The hassle of waiting in line, dealing with business hours, or forms for all intents and purposes, eliminated. Guatemala remains an interesting case as its reliance on foreign dollars from abroad is steady. The hope is that the dollars sent home are used properly to better families and communities for a long-term benefit. Whether classic courier, EFT, or online methods are used,sbo all that is really important is the continual sending of money to Guatemala.

Learn Spanish In Guatemala

There are many Spanish schools in Guatemala that will help you to learn Spanish. There are three major locations in Guatemala that most people seek to attend Spanish schools. The most obvious of which is the capital Guatemala City,b>sbo as well as Antigua and Quetzaltenango.sbo So if you want to learn Spanish in Guatemala keep reading this article. It will enlighten you. Guatemala City is a thriving metropolis complete with many large freeways, public transportation, and a rich history of Mayan culture. It has the least amount of options when trying to find Spanish schools in Guatemala, however, and may be distracting because of all the modern night life attractions it offers. Guatemala City may be the last place out of the three that your efforts should be focused on when wanting to study abroad to strictly attend Spanish schools in Guatemala. If you desire cultural study and historical significance relating to the Mayan Culture, though, Guatemala City has much to offer. Quetzaltenango is another place where students try to travel to learn Spanish while studying abroad. It could be considered a better choice than the capital, due to less of a hectic metropolis feel and higher concentration of Spanish schools.sbo It is still a large city, Guatemala's second most populated at over 300,000, but is a popular destination for language immersion. The Minerva Spanish School and Cultural Center is a strong choice for schools in Quetzaltenango. According to their website,sbobet the courses there are built around the specific students that enter the course. Plenty of one-on-one time with the instructors is available, who each have over five years of teaching Spanish as a second language. As well as the language of Spanish being taught, the culture of Spanish speaking regions,sbobet and history is taught. Many opportunities to study outside of class are available for each student, and the teachers will assist in pointing students in the right direction to make the most out of their experience while studying abroad in Quetzaltenango. The school's programs will also make sure to set you up with a family for a home stay experience. The Minerva center was founded in 1990 and for the past twenty years has taught students a strong foundation of Spanish culture,sbobet economics, history and application of language skills in a modern global economy. With programs built around peace, environmental awareness and education, the Minerva Spanish School and Cultural Center was awarded the prize of High Quality of Education from the Municipal Government of Quetzaltenango presented by the Mayor in 2003. Only the top ten schools in the Western world for Spanish learning received the award that year. In Antigua, there are the most choices for Spanish schools in Guatemala. It is a much smaller city, with less than 50,000 people, but well over 75 schools that teach Spanish. By far the most popular destination for students desiring to learn Spanish while studying abroad,sbo it is rich in culture and history, being the previous capital of Guatemala settled by Spanish Conquistadors in the Colonial era. As you could see,sbobet there are many options for those that want to learn Spanish in Guatemala. It is just a matter of doing proper research before going there.

Sunderland Vs Aston Villa

Sunderland will host Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light in a game that's crucial to Aston Villa's top six ambitions. Last season,b>sbo Villans won at Wearside, scoring two to Sunderland's none, while drawing their home match against the Black Cats, 1-1. Sunderland have drawn five matches in a row,sbo with the goalless match against Blackburn on Monday being the latest. On the positive side, the Black Cats have staved off defeat for six matches in a row,sbo their best performance since doing it for 17 successive games in 2006-07. But the draws against Manchester United and Blackburn must surely rankle as Sunderland should have won those games, and that could have taken the squad well up the table. That said, Sunderland have acquitted themselves well against strong opposition in the form of Manchester United, Man City,sbobet Liverpool and Arsenal. Their only loss came in an away match against West Brom. Converting draws into wins must be manager Steve Bruce's top priority. Contrastingly, Villa have played in only two goalless draws in their last 20 matches, including the one against Chelsea in match-week eight, the Midlands outfit are formidable rivals having finished sixth in three consecutive seasons. Particularly after the arrival of Gerard Houllier as manager, Villa have turned things around, as they began the season badly under MacDonald who took temporary charge after O'Neill's shock departure before the season started. Under Houllier,sbobet Villa have lost just the solitary match in four, winning two and drawing one. Ahead of the Villa game, Sunderland have injury worries in the form of Kieran Richards,sbobet sidelined with a hamstring problem, David Meyler with a knee injury, and Fraizer Campbell who has sustained an injury to his cruciate ligaments. Gabriel Agbonlahor with a groin problem, Emile Heskey with a back injury, Luke Young with a hamstring injury and Richard Dunne with an ankle problem are likely to miss the Saturday game for Villa. If Sunderland hope to get a win against the Villans at Wearside,sbo they must surely look to Frenchman Steed Malbranque to strike form against Houllier's men. Malbranque has consistently been making it to the first eleven, and his best is yet to come. Sunderland's probable starting eleven on the day should have: Mignolet, Bardsley, Bramble, Turner, Onuoha, Henderson, Elmohamady, Henderson, Wellbeck, Malbranque, Cattermole Aston Villa are likely to include the following players in their starting eleven: Friedel, Warnock, Clarke,sbobet Collins, Beye, A Young, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Downing, Ireland, Carew

Watch Chelsea Vs Leicester City Live Online - Carling Cup Preview

Many predicted the fall of Abramovich empire as the charismatic Portuguese coach was sacked in controversial fashion last month,b>sbo leaving some unrest in the dressing room. Yet Kalou, who joined Chelsea from Dutch side Feyenoord in 2006,sbo says that while it was initially tough to see the popular manager leave,sbo life at Chelsea has moved on. Contrary to expectations, Chelsea appear back to their best under new Grant. Since the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Israeli's first game at the helm, the Blues have performed an impressive undefeated run,sbobet including a priceless away win at Valencia in the Champions League. This is even more evident when Chelsea destroyed Manchester City by 6 goals and this would be dangerous to most premier league clubs. On the other hand,sbobet Leicester coming from a lower league position to face the rampant Blues at the Bridge will certainly be facing an uphill task. If the blues manage to score an early goal in the tie then there is every chance that Leicester could be thrashed. Leicester will hope that several key players will sit on the bench and no doubt Avram and the back room staff will be tempted to shuffle the pack for the tie,sbobet but there are plenty of ace players still left to be played. Maybe they shouldn't have watched on Saturday because there were moments that could only be described as sublime, none more so than Frank Lampard's outstanding pass for the second goal. Meanwhile,sbo Leicester caretaker manager Frank Burrows has called on his players to do the club proud ahead of the Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Chelsea. Leicester are in turmoil again this season after Gary Megson's departure to Bolton.sbobet Burrows said that they will not let things off the pitch affect what happens on it and that Chelsea are a fabulous club with a fabulous team and it will already be a very difficult match for them.

West Ham United - The Hammers, The Irons, Upton Park Or The Boleyn Ground

West Ham United Football Club can boast a richer history than most of their London rivals,sbo including their nouveau-riche South London rivals, Chelsea. While the club have in recent years appeared in the press regularly for all the wrong reasons West Ham's faithful fans still bask in the halcyon days of the past,b>sbo even claiming to have won the World Cup. Certainly, providing Martin Peters,sbo captain Bobby Moore and hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst to England's World Cup winning team does actually give their claim some merit. Most football fans know that the club are referred to as 'The Hammers',sbobet but most either do not know the origins of this name or believe it to refer to the 'Ham' from West Ham. In 1895 a factory football team was set up by staff at the Thames Ironworks factory, it is this Thames Ironworks FC team that evolved into the West Ham United Football Club that is still going strong today. It is from these roots that the 'Irons'sbobet nickname is derived which is more widely known by the club's own fans than by others outside of East London. The more popular 'Hammers' nickname actually comes from the pair of iron-workers hammers that still appear on the club's badge, referring back to the club's origins of more than a century ago. Another popular misnomer amongst other football fans is that West Ham play their football at their Upton Park stadium, when in fact their home is actually known as The Boleyn Ground which happens to be in the Upton Park area of East London. The Boleyn Ground gets its name from an imposing home that used to stand on Green Street in Upton Park and was rented by the young football club a the start of the 20th Century, with football being played in its grounds. This house claimed some historic link to Anne Boleyn,sbo one of Henry VIII's six wives and was referred to locally as the Boleyn Castle. It is the Boleyn Castle that has at times been included with the crossed hammers in West Ham's official club badge. Another reference to this famous old building's part of the West Ham heritage is the incorporation of two large turrets into the West Stand which face out on to Green Street. The name Green Street may sound familiar,sbobet it is this street that gave its name to the inedependent film, released in 2005, which told the story of a 'firm' of West Ham football hooligans. Whatever the future holds for this great London football club, there is no denying the great history and tradition that any Hammers fan can be proud of. You can be sure that, whatever happens, they will continue to attend games at The Boleyn Ground in great numbers and will all be Forever Blowing Bubbles.

Marc Carlin

Marc Carlin, "The NYC Hypnotist" is the author of Sheila Granger's Virtual Gastric Band Workbook,b>sbo The Solution To The Worldwide Obesity Epidemic. He enjoys a world wide reputation and is a sought after practitioner of change work. Helping clients create verifiable behavioral changes is his specialty and his recognition in the field of weight loss using the virtual gastric band has been acknowledged in the media. He's a New York-based consulting hypnotist ,sbo using his skills and his work in advanced hypnotic research to help clients achieve their best. He is a contributing author of the book,sbo Real World Hypnosis: Insider Tips from Leading Hypnotists, and is the author of numerous articles on the use of hypnosis for changing habits and training the mind. Many copies of his e-book,sbobet The Simple Secrets to Successful Self-Hypnosis have been downloaded from his websites helping people learn this powerful process of self help. His techniques for change are embraced by people seeking solutions from all over the world and range from the rich and famous to the every day worker. He became intrigued with Sheila's program of the Virtual Gastric Band because she has a proven track record in 2 separate trials that she performed under both the scrutiny of the media as well as the oversight of the bariatric surgeon whose office she works out of. After using Sheila's program,sbobet Marc immediately noticed improved results for his clients and has embraced the Virtual Gastric Band as the hypnotic weight loss program of choice in his office. He now helps Sheila train other hypnotists and therapists and promotes her trainings around the world. His involvement with hypnosis began during the Vietnam War Era,sbobet and clinical work began in 1998. He's been a ski pro, instructor, and coach since 1973, having served on the education committee as an elected representative of PSIA-E. He is the former director of health resources for Earthsave, LI and an NGH certified hypnotist working with clients to improve their life, health,sbo and abilities using the most advanced hypnotic techniques available in the world today. When you allow your inner mind to get on the same page as your outer mind, you create change rapidly.sbobet You might find others noticing it before you do, as your new attitude and behavior quickly becomes very natural to you.

How To Write Articles People Want To Read

G'day everyone Do you find it difficult to write a good article? If you do then I think I may just have the answer you were looking for. The truth is that to write articles people want to read,b>sbo is no harder than writing a letter to a relative or a loved one. Think about that for a second, when we write to people we know we tend to write in a very conversational manner,sbo so do that when you write your articles. Write them as if you are telling a story to your grandparents or another person you admire and respect, this will not only be interesting,sbo but will also help you keep the cussing and negative language down to an acceptable level. Good article writing is about creating connections with your readers and making them want to read further. If something interests you then it is a good bet that it will interest a lot of other people just like you. However to write articles people want to read you will have to write for the reader not the author, let me explain. Make your articles relevant and about things that are happening right now, history is a wonderful thing but it is as boring as hell, to read about, great for taking quotes from, to add significance to an article, but boring to read,sbobet so do not bore your audience. Research what it is your audience is having problems with or what it is they wish for and then supply them with the answers to those issues.sbobet This will have people hanging on your every word. Use a title that will grab a reader's attention,sbobet If you are not sure what I mean take a look in your local newspaper or at the online news and take note of the headings they use. Notice how they all have an emotional angle or play on people's emotions. Baby Suffers horrific death or horror weekend on road or bankers party while rates rise or passengers in limbo as airline strike bites. All headings that touch an emotional chord in the readers, a mother, a parent whose child just got their licence,sbo a home owner with a mortgage, someone about to go on holidays. Write as if you were the reader, to write articles that people will read means to put yourself in the place of the reader. Do you like long blocks of text, do you like pictures with your articles, do you like to wonder what will happen next as you read,sbobet if you said yes than congratulations as most of us are like that, we like our mind to be stimulated not put to sleep. Focus on your readers interests and what moves your readers emotionally. Write to engage you reader on both a mental and emotional level. This will of course depend on what you are writing; for example, a technical manual, will be almost purely mental, where as a sales piece will incorporate both the mental and the emotional.

Auto Loans - I Need Car But Have Bad Credit - Can I Get a Loan?

Have you for a long time felt bad that you can not seem to access an affordable auto loans because of your credit status? Know this. Bad credit is not peculiar to you. In fact,b>sbo more and more persons now have bad credit.sbo This development has made auto loans more accessible to everyone including those with bad credit. You do not have to wait to repair your credit before applying for an auto loan. You know as well as I do that this would likely take a couple of years to achieve.sbobet Can you wait that long before getting the car you need? Not to worry,sbo you can get a reasonably low rate financing if you know where to look. Many of us are used to going to car dealerships and the payment terms they have to offer. Most often than not, these terms are not very friendly for people with bad credit. So what do you do? Go online and find suitable lenders. There are a number of lenders online who are ready and willing to do business with people without good credit.sbobet Take sometime and do a search online for lenders who would lend to you and at a good rate. Another option you can look at is getting a cosigner.sbobet You could get someone with very good credit to cosign your loan application. With this assurance, your loan application may have less problems and you could get lower rates. Note that the lender would want to make sure the cosigner can really make your payments if you default. For me, I think the best option is to get a car loan online and then go buy a car.sbo One great advantage of this is that you would be buying as a cash buyer and can therefore take your time to get a super deal. I assure you that getting a low rate car loan is not impossible.sbobet Go for it today.

Car Transport Made Hassle Free

People have always been apprehensive and have had reservations when it comes to handing their prized possessions to the car transportation companies.b>sbo They feel that it is burdensome to find the most efficient and reliable company that takes care of their cars as well as their owners. But here is good news for all such people. Contrary to your thoughts and misconceptions,sbo car transporters are dependable and also liable to you in case of any damage. People all over the world are benefiting from the companies as with the help of these they get away with the cumbersome job of car transportation from one location to another.sbo You get to save your energy, time and most importantly your hard earned money. Therefore it's a win win situation for all. But you need to take care that the company that you trust with your cherished cars has a license to do so and they are registered. Taking advantage of the boom in this industry, you will find out a lot of companies that lure the customers with low car shipping rates. You need to ensure that you are handing this job to the right car transporters by doing a little check on the references and selecting a renowned and a reputed company that won't let you down.sbobet All you have to do is collect the car shipping quotes that are easily accessible from the different auto car companies and compare them. The car shipping quotes depend on the kinds of services provided. While it is a good idea to save money but one should take care that going for the cheapest car shipping quotes is not always a good idea. To be sure one should look for the feedback provided by the ones who have got their cars transported before. After the best company has been selected,sbobet it is also imperative that there are certain things you pay heed to like removing valuables and products like the stereo, the GPRS system from your car. Otherwise there is a chance of these getting stolen during the process of car transportation. Also the fuel in the car must be completely drained before it is loaded, not only because this is hazardous, but also it adds to the weight of the car.sbobet There should be no personal belongings in the car as the cars are unlocked and the belongings are left unattended. Therefore these precautions should be paid heed to in order to ensure a safe and prompt delivery of your car. People are highly hesitant with the idea of car transporters,sbobet when it comes to the classic cars because of the high value they hold for them. Taking chances is not an option for these rare cars. Therefore classic car transport has been especially made easy by these companies because they take stringent measures during the process of transportation.sbo It's time to relax as the companies are here to lighten your burden, to make you feel free and confident.

Chelsea Apartments

When looking for an apartment in New York City it's always a good idea to find the borough that is the best area of New York City and the most desirable to live in. There are many factors involved when choosing an apartment in Chelsea,b>sbo but it can be simple and straightforward if you know what you're looking for. Where are the Chelsea Apartments? Chelsea is located in Manhattan's West Side, which is a borough of New York City.sbo Chelsea is to the left of Hell's Kitchen and also the Garment District. Chelsea is also north of the village of Greenwich. The boundaries of Chelsea are from West Street to Fifth Avenue as well as below 23rd Street and just above Broadway Street. What are the Appealing Surroundings of Chelsea? Chelsea has a great education system that ranges from public to private schools.sbo They have roots in several cultural communities making it a melting pot of different ethnicities and beliefs. The culture in Chelsea is also diverse and impressive.sbobet From the mid 1990s and on, Chelsea has become a leader in the art world and has had art galleries move to the area because of this. Those who are art lovers can take comfort in the fact that an apartment in Chelsea will give them opportunities like no other area in NYC to view some of the most impressive collections. The Chelsea Piers are a great landmark to consider when looking for apartments in the area. The piers used to be New York City's prime location for luxury cruise terminals back in the early 1900s,sbobet but is now full of old restored buildings and marketplaces. The marketplaces are home to the Manhattan Fruit Exchange, wine stores, grocery stores and even a fish market. While Central Park is the most famous park of New York City, Chelsea has its own waterfront park as well.sbobet From 59th Street to most of the pier, the Hudson River Park encompasses a large area. An old handle freight is now being converted to an elevated park by architects in order to give the area a better feel that isn't as industrial. How Do you Rent an Apartment in Chelsea? Renting an apartment in Chelsea is basically like renting anywhere else.sbo For those who enjoy looking for apartments on their own there are several online resources where landlords and property companies post their apartment openings for viewing. There are several websites that even make applications available online for potential tenants to fill out and get the ball rolling on the rental process.sbobet For those who like a more personalized approach to apartment hunting there are several real estate agents ready and willing to help out clients in their search for the perfect apartment in Chelsea.

Chelsea Vs Everton Carling Cup Match Review

The Blues managed to edge over the Toffees in a tough Carling cup match at Goodison Park,b>sbo the match included several controversial decisions by the referee such as a lost penalty a red card for each side. Chelsea entered the match with a young squad that included Ryan Bertrand, Josh McEachran, Oriol Romeu and Romelu Lukaku while some players such as Torres, John Terry,sbo Cole and Frank Lampard were rested for the upcoming derby match. Chelsea was given the chance for an early lead as McEachran was rewarded with a penalty which Nicolas Anelka missed. Minutes later, Salomon Kalou scored the first goal for Chelsea through a smart shot that surprised Everton'ssbo goal keeper Mucha who was not able to handle it well as it slipped from his hands into the net. A foul by Ross Turnbull on Louis Saha got him sent off and a penalty was given to Everton,sbobet Romelu Lukaku was immediately substituted by Petr Cech who wasn't even given enough time to warm up yet managed to save the net with two separate and dangerous shots by Baines and Cahill. After the sending off,sbobet Everton controlled most of the match and contributed with the dangerous offensive as Chelsea tried to maintain their lead;sbobet A few Chelsea attacks saw Anelka waste a few vital chances however it wasn't long before Louis Saha found the net through a magnificent goal which Cech failed to stop with only 7 minutes remaining on the clock. Full time was over and extra time started, Everton kept their pressure but the tides turned as Drenthe was given his second yellow card and sent off. It wasn't long before Malouda launched a wicked shot which was deflected by Mucha for Chelsea's substitute Daniel Sturridge to score from and end the match 2-1 with Chelsea qualifying to the quarter finals. Andre Villas Boas was happy with the victory especially after the derby loss against QPR in Loftus Road, he also stated that the win is a gift to Chelsea's John Terry who is under investigation for the recent claims that he might have made racist remarks to QPR's Anton Ferdinand.sbo John terry's dilemma recently grew after Anton's older brother Rio Ferdinand made the statement that he believes Terry's remarks were racist.sbobet The police is also investigating the possibility that Anton Ferdinand might have received death threats which were delivered by hand to QPR's loftus road.