The Other Russia
Here is an interesting story from Russia. The story talks about the the group, The Other Russia. It will be interesting to see what happens in the near future in Russia. Will Russia move towards more freedom? Or less?
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Skate for #8 in 08
Skate for #8 in 08
The University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team may have missed out on their eighth Div. 1 national championship this year, but they will be back looking for revenge next year. Underclassmen T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, and Hobey Baker award winner, Ryan Duncan have all announced they will be back to play hockey for their Junior year. It was widely speculated that Oshie was going to sign with the St. Louis Blues. Chorney, as well, was a possible early departure for the NHL. But they both have decided in favor of coming back. It is starting to look like next year's team will be something to be reconed with. The Fighting Sioux only lost three players to graduation and it is beginning to look like few, if any, of their underclassmen will leave. It not only looks like North Dakota will have a talented team next year, but they also have extensive experience. The Fighting Sioux have been to three strait Frozen Fours. That national tournament experience will pay off. This past season's Fighting Sioux team also had to battle back from a horrible first half of the season. They also had some injuries to deal with. Those kind of experiences will help down the stretch next year. The North Dakota Fighting Sioux should be right in the championship hunt next year.
The University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team may have missed out on their eighth Div. 1 national championship this year, but they will be back looking for revenge next year. Underclassmen T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, and Hobey Baker award winner, Ryan Duncan have all announced they will be back to play hockey for their Junior year. It was widely speculated that Oshie was going to sign with the St. Louis Blues. Chorney, as well, was a possible early departure for the NHL. But they both have decided in favor of coming back. It is starting to look like next year's team will be something to be reconed with. The Fighting Sioux only lost three players to graduation and it is beginning to look like few, if any, of their underclassmen will leave. It not only looks like North Dakota will have a talented team next year, but they also have extensive experience. The Fighting Sioux have been to three strait Frozen Fours. That national tournament experience will pay off. This past season's Fighting Sioux team also had to battle back from a horrible first half of the season. They also had some injuries to deal with. Those kind of experiences will help down the stretch next year. The North Dakota Fighting Sioux should be right in the championship hunt next year.
Russian Revolution?
Russian Revolution?
Well, Russia is in the news yet again. In another story from the UK's Guardian, an exciled Russian tycoon, named Boris Berezovsky has made comments saying that he would like to overthrow Putin and reform the Russian government. Very interesting to say the least. Berezovsky has far to much money (something like £850m or 1.7 billion dollars) and influence to just be kidding around. Plus he is risking losing refugee status in the UK. We will have to wait and see how this develops.
Well, Russia is in the news yet again. In another story from the UK's Guardian, an exciled Russian tycoon, named Boris Berezovsky has made comments saying that he would like to overthrow Putin and reform the Russian government. Very interesting to say the least. Berezovsky has far to much money (something like £850m or 1.7 billion dollars) and influence to just be kidding around. Plus he is risking losing refugee status in the UK. We will have to wait and see how this develops.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Cold War II?
Cold War II?
In an earlier post I talked about the United States' plan to put some Star Wars bases on European soil. Well, it has not gone over well with Russia. Here is an interesting Guardian story.
If there is a new cold war, I doubt Russia will be the primary "enemy." They do not have enough capital to go through another cold war. China would be a much bigger concern. But I do not see that all that likely either because China's economy depends on the US. Think of it this way, the US can survive with out Chinese goods but can China survive with out US business? Or would their economy collapse? I would bet a cut off of trade would be worse for China then the US.
So why even implement Star Wars? Well for one, to protect the US against rogue missiles from countries like Iran (that is the official reason for the bases in Europe). And two, to protect against missiles from countries such as China and Russia. Even though they are not saying this, I think it has the capability for that. That would explain why Russia is so angry over it.
In an earlier post I talked about the United States' plan to put some Star Wars bases on European soil. Well, it has not gone over well with Russia. Here is an interesting Guardian story.
If there is a new cold war, I doubt Russia will be the primary "enemy." They do not have enough capital to go through another cold war. China would be a much bigger concern. But I do not see that all that likely either because China's economy depends on the US. Think of it this way, the US can survive with out Chinese goods but can China survive with out US business? Or would their economy collapse? I would bet a cut off of trade would be worse for China then the US.
So why even implement Star Wars? Well for one, to protect the US against rogue missiles from countries like Iran (that is the official reason for the bases in Europe). And two, to protect against missiles from countries such as China and Russia. Even though they are not saying this, I think it has the capability for that. That would explain why Russia is so angry over it.
College Hockey
College Hockey
Another college hockey national tournament has come to a close. Michigan State has won the national championship for only the third time ever while Boston College lost another championship game. This is the first time in five years that a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) team has not won the title but in a stretch, you could still say Michigan State is a western team. The Hobey Baker award was won by North Dakota player Ryan Duncan, only the second Fighting Sioux player ever to win it. This was also the year of upsets, as not a single number one seed made it to the Frozen Four. Alabama-Huntsville nearly pulled off a huge upset against Notre Dame but the Fighting Irish won the game in double overtime. And Saint Cloud State continued its streak of national tournament losses with a first round loss to Maine. The Michigan vs. North Dakota game tied the record for the most goals in a national tournament game with thirteen; North Dakota won the wild game eight to five.
Another college hockey national tournament has come to a close. Michigan State has won the national championship for only the third time ever while Boston College lost another championship game. This is the first time in five years that a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) team has not won the title but in a stretch, you could still say Michigan State is a western team. The Hobey Baker award was won by North Dakota player Ryan Duncan, only the second Fighting Sioux player ever to win it. This was also the year of upsets, as not a single number one seed made it to the Frozen Four. Alabama-Huntsville nearly pulled off a huge upset against Notre Dame but the Fighting Irish won the game in double overtime. And Saint Cloud State continued its streak of national tournament losses with a first round loss to Maine. The Michigan vs. North Dakota game tied the record for the most goals in a national tournament game with thirteen; North Dakota won the wild game eight to five.
Monday, April 9, 2007
China Continues Web Censorship
China Continues Web Censorship
China continues its censorship of the web. China is now dictating how much internet its citizens can have. This is yet another move proving China's disregard for freedom.
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China continues its censorship of the web. China is now dictating how much internet its citizens can have. This is yet another move proving China's disregard for freedom.
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