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Official: United, Delta Mull Combination

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been discussing a combination between the nation's second- and third-largest carriers that would keep the United name and the corporate headquarters in Chicago, according to an official with knowledge of the talks.

Beckham Scores in First Start for Galaxy

It was a night of firsts for David Beckham. The English superstar started his first game for the Galaxy, scored his first goal on a free kick in the 27th minute and Los Angeles beat D.C. United 2-0 in the SuperLiga semifinals.

Beckham Debuts; D.C. United Beats Galaxy

David Beckham had let enough fans down. He was ready to play in his first Major League Soccer game, despite the sore ankle and a downpour that reminded him of home made him even more eager to take the field. The English midfielder played the final 21 minutes in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to D.C. United at soggy RFK Stadium on Thursday night, the biggest debut for a foreign star in a U.S. soccer league since Pele arrived in 1975.

D.C. United to Play S. America Tourney

Four-time MLS champion D.C. United will play in the Copa Sudamericana, a prestigious South American club tournament this fall.

Ex-Duke Players Join in United Purchase

Former Duke co-captains Brian Davis and Christian Laettner wore black and red soccer scarves instead of basketball jerseys Monday as MLS unveiled a new, minority-led ownership group that is paying a league-record $33 million for the operating rights to D.C. United.

Man U's Ferguson Interested in Adu

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has taken a renewed interest in 17-year-old American soccer star Freddy Adu.

Revolution Head to MLS Championship Game

While Taylor Twellman and the New England Revolution were playing their way to another MLS Cup, Freddy Adu sat on the D.C. United bench for much of the second half with his head buried in his gloved hands.

Bruce Arena's First MLS Game a Big Zero

Bruce Arena's first MLS game as coach of the Red Bulls was a big zero.

D.C. United Plays Real Madrid to Draw

D.C. United felt it was carrying the torch for American soccer on Wednesday night playing Spanish power Real Madrid. United believed it proved itself and Madrid thought likewise. In a match filled with missed chances and strong defensive play, the best American squad, played the Spanish power an entertaining 1-1 draw Wednesday night.

Real Salt Lake Beats D.C. United 2-1

Jeff Cunningham scored twice on a penalty kicks in the game's final minutes to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday night.

Bush, Families Watch 'United 93' Film

Tears flowed in the White House theater Tuesday night at the conclusion of "United 93," a movie about the plane that crashed in rural Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001 after passengers fought back against their hijackers.

'United 93': Is America Ready for Movie?

Hollywood is about to test your emotional fortitude with a simple, searing question: Are you ready to relive Sept. 11?

Theater Pulls Trailer for 'United 93'

A New York City movie theater has pulled the trailer for "United 93," which chronicles in real time the hijacked United Airlines flight that crashed into a Western Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11.

Finger-Pointing Follows Americans' Loss

Mike Modano took no shots in the loss that bounced the U.S. men's hockey team from the Olympics. He saved his best one for afterward. The three-time Olympian was benched for most of the third period in the Americans' 4-3 loss Wednesday night to Finland in the quarterfinals. Then he took aim at the people who put the disappointing squad together.

Semifinal Loss Bitter Pill for U.S. Women

With the heartache of a historic defeat still fresh for the U.S. women's hockey players, they felt a consolation — albeit a very faint one. Nobody can claim women's hockey is a North American monopoly, they thought.

Sweden Puts U.S. on Wrong Side of History

The U.S. women's hockey players gathered in a circle at center ice, raised their sticks and waved them to their fans in one sweeping arc over their heads.

American Men's Curlers Knock Off Norway

Pete Fenson and the U.S. men's curling team had the worst possible start and the best conceivable finish against the defending Olympic champions: A whopping five-pointer in the eighth end Monday gave the Americans an 11-5 lead that forced Norway to concede with two frames to go.

Arena Tells Adu Best Route to U.S. Team

Just before Freddy Adu left the national team last week to return to D.C. United, he was given a message by U.S. coach Bruce Arena.

United Leaves Bankruptcy After 3 Years

United Airlines embarked Wednesday on what it called "a new beginning," soaring free of bankruptcy for the first time since 2002 but no longer able to turn to a court for assistance as it faces industry conditions that may be harsher than those when it entered 38 months ago.

The Vine

Foreign Saviors

Source: moneymoose.com

As the U.S. economy goes into a slump, foreign sales are some of the things helping America from falling into a depression

Internet Under Attack

Source: prisonplanet.com

The United Nations control freaks seek to micro-manage all aspects of our lives, and this includes the Internet. Many have used the Internet as an instrument of truth to counter the spin, lies, and disinformation spewed by the mainstream media.

Airline industry destined for more mergers

Source: MSNBC

Published reports last week that centered on a possible marriage of No. 2 United and No. 3 Delta were just a hint of what the future may hold, even if that particular alliance never comes to fruition.

What If Iraq Was Never Invaded?

Source: The New Media Journal

I think the first few lines describes this piece well. It's a look at the decision to invade Iraq in the hindsight clarity of history since the decision is now a matter of history and nothing more.

Happy 232nd Birthday Marines!

Source: Flopping Aces

A great article describing the professionalism and commitment that IS the United States Marine Corps

The Buck is Falling! The Buck is Falling! Invest Overseas!

Source: moneymoose.com

With the falling price of the dollar, American investors are in shambles (not really). There is an alternative, of course - foreign stocks and investments.

A Nation Ignorant of Being at War

Source: The New Media Journal

911 was a long time ago, and so much water has passed under the bridge now that most Americans no longer feel or recognize or are even willing to admit that this nation is still at war.

Those U.N. Super-Sleuths

Source: Wall Street Journal

I don't think there's a better way to explain what has become of the United Nations and the IAEA than this article.

Move the UN to Botswana

Source: The New Media Journal

Given the inability of the UN to seriously come out against nations that are horrific on human rights issues, given their support for dictators and rogue regimes that threaten regional and world peace, and given their inability to really do anything other than employ tens of thou …

Staying the Course no matter what ?

The day after American troops killed 49 in a battle with militants in Sadr City, Iraqi Shiites mourned over the coffins of people killed in the fighting.

Find The Real Reason For Your Flight's Delay

Source: Consumerist

It can be hard to get a straight answer out of airlines sometime about the real reason a flight is delayed. For some reason, though, they're more straight up about their packages than their passengers.

Realestate.com.au in Dubai move

Source: Australian News Network

THE company behind realestate.com.au is buying a 51 per cent stake in Dubai's biggest property magazine and web site. "On completion of the transaction, the group will pay $US1 million ($1.2 million) and will inject a further $US2.1 million of additional equity into the busine …

Celtic v Dundee Utd - THE Fans Match Preview

Source: www.planet-celtic.com

an article from www.planet-celtic.com

TWO of the five escort girls who romped with Cristiano Ronaldo - video clip of the orgy

Source: news of the world

As they slipped in and out of Ronaldo's pool and Jacuzzi, the girls had an orgy all through the night,...stopping only for breathers and fags on the World Cup winker's expensive cream sofa. the orgie was recorded on cell phone see video clip..........

Cancer report emphasizes healthy living.

Source:

While the number of deaths from cancer has been declining, many malignancies could be prevented by exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, a new federal report finds.

Death Penalty revisited..

Execution is death by appointment according to a timetable. one of the factors that makes life bearable is the uncertainty of the hour of our deaths. The last man hanged in Australia was Ronald Ryan in Victoria.

U.S. Astronaut and Ebey Soman

Source: Elmont Herald

This me when a US Astronaut visited Sewanhaka High School

Weapons of Mass Destruction Found in Iraq

Source: originalunoriginal.com

White House Press Secretary Tony Snow announced today that two weapons of mass destruction were found north of Baghdad.

46,686 Fans Attend David Beckham Game: 43 Fans Care About Soccer « Dreadnaught

Source: dreadnaught.wordpress.com

Beckham plays in Washington, DC.

What are the prospects of having a United States of Africa?

Source: http://businessinfocus.blogspot.com

I conducted a mini poll on Yahoo answers.com, through a simple questions, "What are the prospects of having a United States of Africa? The responses I got were kind of shocking to me.

Can The Beckhams Ignite A Soccer Frenzy?

David Beckham-mania may have hit LA - but away from the star-studded city it's a completely different ballgame. Beckham's ten-minute debut for LA Galaxy in a one-nil defeat to Chelsea on Saturday was more like a scene from a Hollywood movie than a sporting event.

The Russian Revolution Symbolism

Source: bookstove.com

The book "Animal Farm" by George Orwell brings the serious tone of the Russian Revolution and WWII into a humorous book about farm animals. Find the symbolisms and the keys to understanding the historical events, as well as this wonderful book's humor behind the scenes.

Iraqi Residents Debate on When/If to Remove Troops

Source: CNN

While American troops have been told to leave Iraq by April 2008, Iraqi residents have different opinions on whether or not it is a good idea. Meanwhile, Iraqi leaders are feeling pressured to change things from the inside and wonder when the stress will end.

Feathers of seduction

Source: news.worldwild.org

Most species have elaborate mating rituals, with the Paradisaea species having a lek-type mating system. Others, such as the Cicinnurus and Parotia species, have highly ritualized mating dances. Males are polygamous in the sexually dimorphic species.

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