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Russian Paralympians at a formal reception at the State Kremlin Palace

Moscow, 29 August 2008 (Interfax):

On Friday, the Russian Paralympians gathered at the Lower Church of the Transfiguration at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour for a molieben. After the service, Bishop Amvrosy of Bronnitsky communicated the blessing of Patriarch Aleksei II of Moscow and all Russia to the team as they prepared to depart for Beijing. He noted that the molieben for the Paralympians was served in a church that “is a symbol of the victories and of the spiritual revival of Russia. You are shining exemplars of indomitable spirit and dynamic will-power; therefore, we believe that you shall do your best”. Vladyki Amvrosy then gave each of the athletes a small cross and a small icon of St George the all-Victorious. The Paralympians were dressed in their team uniforms for the molieben, and Vladimir Lukin, the President of the Paralympic Committee and Advisor on Human Rights in the RF, and Pavel Rozhkov, the First Vice-President of the Committee and the Head of the Team, were present as well.

Russian Paralympic Team with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (1952- ) in the State Kremlin Palace

The Paraympic Games (Olympics for the physically-handicapped) in 2008 shall take place in Beijing from 6 to 17 September 2008, 13 days after the closing of the 29^th Olympic Games. The Russian National Team consists of 145 members, including 40 Masters of Sport, 29 Masters of Sport (International Class), and 55 trainers.   

Interfax-Religion

http://www.interfax-religion.ru/?act=news&div=26263 (in Russian)

Editor's Note:

The lower church of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was chosen as the venue of the molieben due to the fact that wheelchair accessibility is better than in the upper church or in any of the older churches in the Moscow Kremlin.

Ran across a hilarious video from Diddy. He is trying to be political again. Remember the "Vote or Die" campaign? As threatening as that sounds, Diddy is apparently more scared that McCain picked an inexperienced VP from a small state like Alaska to be the person to take over in case the 72 year old dies while in office.

He asks rhretorically "Alaska?" over and over to make his point. I couldn't help but be reminded of Allen Iverson's rant about the uproar over his missing practice in Philadelphia. Check out both videos below.

Iverson, Practice:

Diddy, Alaska:

You will be pleased I'm back paying taxes.

Last week I started as "interim" Technical Director at Altadore Gymnastics, the club where I started. And where I've spent 21 years of my life.

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I'm interim until we hire a new Technical Director:

We are currently seeking a Technical Director who will develop comprehensive gymnastics programs by setting level-specific standards and criteria for the technical development of the athletes and staff. The Technical Director, through leadership, expertise, and extensive knowledge in the sport of gymnastics, will provide expert advice and direction to all programs.

Pay will be commensurate with level and experience.

Resumes can be sent to the Altadore Gymnastic Club via email or mail:

Email: agcexecutivedirector@shaw.ca

or, by mail: Altadore Gymnastic Club Attention: Executive Director Bay 101, 6303 30th Street SE Calgary, AB T2R 1R4

I'm helping with the job search. The ideal candidate would have good people skills, administrative skills and a strong background coaching Women's Artistic Gymnastics.

Altadore

Era il 9 agosto 2006, Moratti afferma che Ibrahimovic non interessa all'Inter e non sarà acquistato.

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Κιτρινόμαυρο χρώμα είχε το υπό το βλέμμα του Ζοζέ Μουρίνιο ντέρμπι της πρεμιέρας του πρωταθλήματος.

Με γκολ των Εντίνιο και Μπλάνκο, η ΑΕΚ δεν άφησε περιθώρια στον ακίνδυνο Παναθηναϊκό, επικρατώντας με 2-1.

Η επιτυχία πιστώνεται αναμφισβήτητα στον Γιώργο Δώνη και στους παίκτες του, που έχοντας έναν άξονα φτιαγμένο από ατσάλι, μπήκαν δυνατά στο παιχνίδι και έκαναν το colpo grosso στον πολυμετοχικό ΠΑΟ των κότερων και των φανταχτερών δηλώσεων.

H ΑΕΚ έπαιξε με καρδιά, απέδειξε το πόσο μεγάλη ομάδα και παρά την κακή ψυχολογία που είχε μετά τον αποκλεισμό της από την Ευρώπη έπαιξε με καθαρό μυαλό και έφτασε δίκαια σε μια αν μη τι άλλο τονωτική νίκη.

Αν μάλιστα οι Μπλάνκο και Σκόκο ήταν πιο προσεκτικοί στην τελική προσπάθεια το σκορ θα είχε πάρει διαστάσεις θριάμβου.

Many thanks to fimatiosi bro for the video upload

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α) Παραδοσιακό γλυκό της περιοχής των Σερρών. Είναι ένα είδος λουκουμιού, που παρασκευάζεται με ζάχαρη, νερό, βούτυρο και ξηρούς καρπούς.

β) κοροϊδευτικό παρατσούκλι των κατοίκων της πόλεως των Σερρών. (ακανέδες)

γ) γλυκό που κέρασε (εις διπλούν) η ομάδα των Σερρών (Πανσερραϊκός) στην ομάδα του Ηρακλέους κατά την πρεμιέρα του πρωταθλήματος της Α' Εθνικής.

Και μία παράκληση.

Παρακαλώ να μου δώσετε την συνταγή του ποτού που πίνουν στη ΝΕΤ. Ειδικότερα θα ήθελα να μάθω τι ακριβώς πίνει ο αετός ο υπάλληλος (δημόσιος) που έβαλε, την ώρα της παρουσίασης του αγώνα Ηρακλή - Πανσερραϊκού στην εκπομπή Τα Νέα Του ΠΟΚ Αθλητική Κυριακή  για υπέρτιτλο το θεϊκό

ΝΙΚΗ ΜΕ ΠΟΝΤΙΑΚΟ ΠΕΙΣΜΑ !!!

Ποιόι ακριβώς ήταν οι πόντιοι;

Εκτός αν μπερδεύει τις Σέρρες με την Καλαμαριά ή σκέφτηκε ότι μιά που τα Σέρρας είναι κοντά στο νομό Κιλκίς (που υπάρχουν πολλοί πόντιοι) θα είναι και ο Πανσερραϊκος ποντιακή ομάδα ή θα το είχε έτοιμο από κανένα ματς της Καλαμαριάς πέρυσι ή...

Ωραία ξεκίνησε η χρονιά (γενικώς)  :evil:

* Winning a championship, at any level, is difficult.
KU Jayhawks, 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.
In the end, it's about enjoying the process AND the toughness ... emotional, mental and physical ... it takes to complete the journey.

Hey....

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Cool - will attempt to post more regularly!

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