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The Gentlemen's Singles Final - 3rd seed Roger Federer v 4th seed Andy Murray

The Gentlemen's Doubles Final - 5th seeds V wild card

Marray and Danish partner Freddie Nielsen needed a wild card to get into the tournament but followed up their victory over defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan in the semi-finals by beating fifth…

What words come to mind when you think of this phrase:

The love of money is the root of all evil.  Greed?  Corruption? Vanity?  What about when I simply say the word money? Do those descriptors still come to mind or do you think of ways that money can be useful – payment for hard work, tool for doing good, a transfer of value.

A  debate!

On the one hand, Old Richard, Fin and Ward will argue for the…

Ringo Starr is now 82 years young.*

*May his ALL-STARR, ALL-PENSIONER Band keep rocking!…

I would like to know who's up for a frisbee game or is there any frisbee game? maybe a frisbee night someday, frisbee game, beers? let me know

Tom

The American Test

Happy 4^th of July everyone!

Question #1: What are the “U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS”?

     a.  An election to be decided by 9 guys wearing parliamentary wigs of the Whig party.

     b.  An election held in November every four years in America

     c.  A two-year all expenses paid job interview with the…

In light of the fact that tomorrow is July 4th, I have been asked to post this on behalf of her majesty's Government

To the citizens of the United States of America, in the light of your failure to elect a competent President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today.

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths and other…

What are some of your favorite toasts?

Toasts can be used for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, football matches, office parties, retirements, promotion ceremonies. Etc, etc. (*I like to teach them in class...without alcohol, of course).

Here are a few to start it off:

AMERICA: "To the United States of America...where immigration is the sincerest form of flattery".

FRIENDS: "To goodbyes...may they never be spoken. To friendships...may…

From today until July 4th, a holiday-related quiz question will be posted everyday.  The quiz master at the celebration will give a beer or two to the person or persons who correctly and/or uniquely answers the most questions first.  Yes, timing is everything in this contest.  However, creativity will be rewarded too.

Question #1:

What was the name of Scotsman who not only was an American revolutionary war naval hero, but also became a Russian…

By: Dutch Martin

Was at the train station picking up tickets for Dalian. Now, I'm used to beggars passing the queue asking for money and anywhere else I might have given some but from experience it is unwise, especially as a foreigner, to give money while queuing. When other beggars get wind that I am willing to give-up coin they will come to me like moths to a flame. And, as I am in a queue, I can't just walk away.

So in this case I decided not to give money and the poor chap…

What if I'm not brave,who will take the courage for me?

The Turkish restaurant has gone. It wasn't that long ago it opened. It started slowly but then it quickly improved. I used it often and Thomas, Mary and I loved it there.

I can't believe it's gone - but gone it has and moved to Dalian. How did we allow…

The End of the World IS coming - Mayan Calendar - What do you believe? Are you worried? Or let's just have one big…

The people who know me, they know who I work for, and they also know the problems that other foreigners had with her in the past (She's Chinese, in her early 40's).

In the last two months everything has been going just fine, however, yesterday it took me almost an hour of arguing with her so she could pay me everything I worked for her.  I won, of course, but all because I made her understand that if I don't get enough working hours it's because she hasn't provided them so…

hey guys,

Summer in Changchun. it would be lovely to have some nice t shirts to show your identity and make your activities more attractive. I got a friend in changchun who can custom make t shirt. Anything you want, they can make it for you. BTW, soccer fans, good news. There are some euro 2012 soccer game T shirts available if you are interested in. If you like it, feel free to call them. name card attached as a picture. …

Does anyone know anything about this? It could be interesting!

This is all I know

The List of the Participant Ceramists

        Reviewed carefully by the Organizing Committee of the ceramics symposium, 18 ceramists from 14 countries have been selected to participate in the 2nd…

6-3-1

LBJ

3-time MVP

Will it be 6(James), 3(Wade) and 1(Bosh) known as THE BIG 3

and the

MIAMI HEAT

or

the scoring champ of the last 3 years (KD)

and

(0) Russell Westbrook

and the mighty

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

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