Shaun White wins his second Olympic gold in halfpipe today at Cypress Mountain for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He holds the record for the highest score in the men’s halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. In 2006, his 46.8 points surpassed previous record of 46.1 set by Ross Powers from 2002. In 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, he improved further his very own record with 48.4 points in his second run.

There were talks of possible stiff rivals before the competition. There was Peetu Piiroinen from Finland, Iouri “iPod” Podladtchikov fromm Switzerland, and Scott Lago and Louie Vito from the US. But they were all nowhere near White in the performance.

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Manchester United stamped its class against AC Milan at the San Siro for a 3-2 victory. The result for this tie was amazing considering that the English side had not beaten the Italians in their last four encounters.

Ronaldinho opened the scoring for Milan and he danced the samba in celebration. It was an excellent set piece delivery from David Beckham, the player who loves and is loved by Manchester United, but is now playing on loan to Milan.

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The 2016 Olympic goes to Rio de Janeiro, a first for any South American city. Brazil is the next host of the summer Olympic Games, after London in 2012, as declared by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen on October 2, 2009. The South American city beat out Tokyo, Samaranch-powered Madrid, and even the Obama-backed Chicago.

Here’s a video from AP on the official announcement:
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Who can stop Manny Pacquiao from running in the 2010 Elections? Tell us.

According to recent news, the Pacman is determined to run for public office this 2010, like he did in 2007. He then lost to the diminutive Darlene Custodio, whose family ruled the province for many years. The voters in South Cotabato think he was not yet ready. But this time, the people’s champ will once again try his luck at Congress. But who will stop him from running?

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There won’t be a rematch of last year’s finals. Rafael Nadal, the current world no.1 and Wimbledon defending champion, will not see action at the grass grand-slam tourney this year.

He has complained of his knees since his fourth-round exit against Robin Soderling at the French Open three weeks ago. “I’m just not 100%,” said Nadal during a news conference at the All England Club. “I’m better than I was a couple of weeks ago, but I just don’t feel ready.”

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Is it going to be Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. John McCain? November 4, 2008 is fast approaching and it is not only America that is waiting for the result of the US Presidential elections. The world is watching closely.

Mc Cain vs Obama

Recent news revealed the Gen Collin Powell, a renowned Republican, endorsed Sen. Obama, the standard bearer of the Democrats. Another Republican heavyweight announced that he also intended to vote for Obama. What could be the main reason? Is it McCain’s running mate choice of Gov.Sarah Palin, the relatively unknown Governor of Alaska? Most thinks so. A poor choice of a running mate could also be an indication of poor judgment. A poor judgment will bury America deeper into the pits of economic crises.

Latest poll surveys favored Obama. Now that they are on the last week of their campaign, can the Democrats celebrate this early? Remember how Bush Jr. upset the more popular Al Gore. The old man can still pull the rags from under. But I don’t know of Palin. She might be offered a full-time job at Saturday Night Live, if the Republicans lose.

It Is About the Economy

Who has the most convincing plan of rescuing USA from further recession? It is no longer about war on terrorism and of world domination. It is about the economy. So far, the Democrats has the edge. Saving the American economy would be like saving the world. We, in Asia, are already feeling the effect of their weak economy. What if the BPOs here pull out in a month’s time? Or their investments drawn back and transferred to America? The result of the 2008 US Presidential elections is a turning point for America and the rest of the world. May the American people choose well!

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