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"Remember the name, Wayne Rooney!" exclaimed commentator Clive Tyldesley as one of the most exciting talents in English footballing history burst onto the scene ten years ago aged just 16, putting an unbeatable curling shot past Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. He needn't have bothered. In the decade since Rooney has never left the limelight. Remember him? Since 2002 you've been hardly able to avoid him.
The 26-year-old has scored a mesmerising 199 career goals to date and won almost every bit of silverware at club level there is to collect. Having moved to Manchester United from Everton in 2004 he has powered Sir Alex Ferguson's men to four Premier League titles, two League Cups and a famous Champions League triumph in 2008 picking up along the way a wealth of personal accolades: PFA Players' Player of the Year once, PFA Fans' Player of the Year twice, EPL Goal of the Season three times and BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year to name but a few.
But there's more to Rooney than his trophy cabinet. A bullish forward known for his charges at defenders and thunderous finishing, there's a directness to the England international that makes him a thrill to watch, perhaps even more so than his counterparts in Spain and beyond. Leo Messi is beautiful to watch. Rooney is exhilarating, the explosive Michael Bay action movie to the Barcelona star's elegant art flick.
There have been English forwards arguably more talented but few more fascinating. Michael Owen may have been won the prestigious FIFA Balloon D'or player of the year award in 2001 but his career soon faded. Rooney meanwhile has maintained the incendiary form of his early years for a decade now with only occasional blips.
Though his career has been chequered by personal life scandals and intrusions of the press that have sometimes led to dips in form he always comes back stronger. When in 2010 it was alleged he had solicited prostitutes while his wife Colleen was pregnant his form dropped and he fell out with United boss Ferguson that led to him handing in a transfer request.
His time at the top is over, predicted critics. But months later he was back to his electrifying best and putting away an astonishing overhead kick that was to set his place in Premier League folklore in stone. A deflected David Silva effort had put Manchester City within sight of a crucial point in the battle for the 2010-11 title when a 77th minute cross from Nani found Rooney for him to power into the net with jaw-dropping technique. The goal was later voted the best Premier League finish since its inception some 20 years ago. "If I could have bottled the buzz, it would make the best fizzy drink ever," remarked the striker in his recent autobiography.
Rooney has also proved his maturity as he has grown older. Though he was famously sent off in an international match against Montenegro putting a dent in England's Euro 2012 hopes before the tournament had even began, the 26-year-old has otherwise curbed his volatile temperament. The striker went the entirety of the 2011-12 season without a booking for United and his disciplinary record so far this campaign is equally clean.
Some argue that the downside of conquering his temperament is he has lost a certain fieriness in pursuit of the ball. But there's no debating that Rooney has evolved into a more commanding player as his United career has progressed. His pass completion rate now consistently sits above the 80% mark and he is equally happy providing – as he is scoring as his elated reaction to his two assists for new strike partner Robin van Persie in last night's Champions League tie proved.
All that is left for Rooney to achieve is international glory. The forward has been notoriously unlucky on the world stage, with injuries and suspensions ritualistically popping up prior to tournaments. But with Roy Hodgson earlier this year marking the Man United man out as a future England captain and an exciting new breed of players coming through the ranks including Tom Cleverley and Jack Wilshere, a long-awaited tournament triumph may not be too far off.
That might seem a stretch of the imagination after a succession of humbling tournaments, but if there's one thing you should know about the illustrious Wayne Rooney, it's never write him off.
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18 years ago today, Paul Scholes made his first team debut, scoring both goals as Manchester United overcame Port Vale in the Football League Cup. A lot has changed in football since but somehow the midfield maestro's impact on the pitch remains the same – his passing range still unbeatable, the way he dictates games even more masterful and his probing play on the edge of the area still a constant source of goals for the Manchester club.
Though a Salford lad through and through – he was born not far from Old Trafford and on the rare occasions he talks to the TV cameras, does so with a strong Mancunian accent and sharp Northern sense of humour - there's something distinctly un-English about Scholes.
In a footballing culture that idolises industrious runners and bullish charges forward, the 37-year-old is known for his patient passing play - since returning for Manchester United in January 2012 after a stab at retirement ("he was missing it too much," says Sir Alex Ferguson) Scholes has maintained a 92.37% pass completion rate, losing possession on average once every 154 minutes.
It's this sort of measured, elegant movement of the ball that has made champions of Spain and Barcelona – and Scholes may well be the inspiration. "Paul Scholes is a role model," says the man regarded this generation's pass-master, Xavi Hernandez. "For me – and I really mean this – he's the best central midfielder I've seen in the last 15, 20 years. If he'd been Spanish he might have been rated more highly."
Xavi isn't the only great of the game to rate the Manchester United mainstay. "Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation," argues Zinedine Zidane, while Brazil's Socrates says: "He is good enough to play for Brazil. I love to watch Scholes, to see him pass, the boy with the red hair and red shirt." Typically, despite his incredible reputation among his peers, Scholes is quick to play down his own talents: "when [my career is] over I just want to be able look in the mirror and say, well, you were a half-decent player."
For Scholes' legion of admirers, that humility is part of what makes him special even beyond his feats on the pitch. "No celebrity bullshit, no self-promotion – an amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being," says Roy Keane. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger meanwhile suggests: "he [does] not get completely what he deserves as a player because he's not a media lion. He's not the one who runs after the media to be in the papers. I respect that."
There's a sense that Scholes is a player whose focus is resolutely on the pitch, with little time for the glittering lifestyle that comes with life at the top – a dying breed of footballer, particularly among the English.
Perhaps it should be of no surprise, then, that Scholes' England career never really took off in the way it should have and ended prematurely, his managers at international level seemingly unable to accommodate a player whose approach to football is arguably more sophisticated than that of the rest of the team. Having guided Manchester United to such success in his time at Old Trafford – the 37-year-old has won 10 Premier League titles, the Champions League twice, 3 FA Cups, 5 Community Shields and 2 League Cups in his 18 years at the club – it's tempting to wonder what England could have achieved had one coach had the guile to build their team around the dynamic, progressive Scholes rather than his flashier counterparts.
When Scholes lines up against Liverpool tomorrow, he'll make his 701st appearance in United colours (the third highest number after Ryan Giggs and Bobby Charlton). But whatever the outcome of that particular grudge match, his reputation as one of the game's greatest unsung heroes is beyond dispute.
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We are delighted to congratulate Icon Leo Messi on winning his third consecutive Ballon d'Or award. The 24-year-old Barcelona and Argentina superstar beat team-mate Xavi and Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo to land the prestigious title of world's best player.
After legends Marco van Basten, Michel Platini and Johan Cruyff, Messi becomes the fourth player to win the award three times. And at such a young age, he is perfectly placed to smash the record set by his predeccesors in years to come.
Messi played the starring role in Barcelona's Champions League triumph last season, and was named man of the match in the final against Manchester United. He also won the Primera División with Barcelona, as well as the the UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup and Spanish Super Cup.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Brazil legend Pele and UEFA president Michel Platini were among a host of leading football figures to lavish praise on Messi at the awards ceremony in Zurich.
At Icons we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with Leo, having conducted our first signing with him when he was just 18. We met up with him for our sixth signing session together in December 2011. You can see our full range of signed Messi products here.
We are also proud to say that six of the FIFA 2011 World XI are on the Icons roster. Iker Casillas; Xabi Alonso; Andres Iniesta; Wayne Rooney; Cristiano Ronaldo; Leo Messi - the world's best six-a-side team?!
The rest of the World XI is made up of Sergio Ramos; Gerard Pique; Dani Alves; Nemanja Vidic and Xavi. We are working on adding more of those names to our list, so sign up to our newsletter and follow us on Twitter for the latest news!
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We are delighted to see our Icons making up nine of the 23-man shortlist for the prestigious Ballon d'Or. Barcelona and Argentina's Leo Messi is the overwhelming favourite, and will match Michel Platini's record of three consecutive Ballon d'Ors if he is triumphant. Last year there were five Icons on the shortlist. This year we have grown. Let us know who you would like to see next on the site by getting in touch on Twitter or Facebook.
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is the only Englishman to have been nominated, and is one of only five players connected to the Premier League on the shortlist. Of those five, Manchester City's Sergio Aguero only played half of 2011 in England, while ex-Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas now plays for Barcelona. In Spain, Barcelona lead the way with an incredible eight nominees, while rivals Real Madrid boast five.
Which Icon will be crowned World Player of the Year? Here is the complete shortlist:
Eric Abidal (France), Barcelona
Sergio Aguero (Argentina), Manchester City
Karim Benzema (France), Real Madrid
Iker Casillas (Spain), Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Real Madrid
Dani Alves (Brazil), Barcelona
Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon), Anzhi Makhachkala
Cesc Fabregas (Spain), Barcelona
Diego Forlan (Uruguay), Inter Milan
Andres Iniesta (Spain), Barcelona
Leo Messi (Argentina), Barcelona
Thomas Muller (Germany), Bayern Munich
Nani (Portugal), Manchester United
Neymar (Brazil), Santos
Mesut Ozil (Germany), Real Madrid
Gerard Pique (Spain), Barcelona
Wayne Rooney (England), Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Bayern Munich
Wesley Sneijder (Holland), Inter Milan
Luis Suarez (Uruguay), Liverpool
David Villa (Spain), Barcelona
Xabi Alonso (Spain), Real Madrid
Xavi (Spain), Barcelona
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Sunday sees the 161st Manchester derby take place at Old Trafford, with reigning Premier League Champions Manchester United looking to take three points and leapfrog their noisy neighbours into top spot. The Manchester derby has thrown up some iconic moments over the years, and having already recalled five great City moments, we turn our attentions to United.
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The Wayne Rooney bicycle kick
Prior to this wonder strike in February last season, Rooney had only managed five goals for United since August. Questions were being asked of United's talisman, but what a way to prove the old adage that while form is temporary, class is permanent. The scores were level at 1-1 in the 77th minute when Nani's floated cross sparked this magical moment of inspiration from Rooney. It was named Goal of the Season, and sent United eight points clear at the top of the table on their way to the title.
3-2 comeback at Maine Road
Brian Horton's City side were cruising at half-time in November 1993, 2-0 up courtesy of a Niall Quinn brace, but United's Eric Cantona-inspired second-half comeback made for one of the most remarkable derbies in memory. Sir Alex's side have developed something of a penchant for a dramatic comeback, and this ranks among their very best. Roy Keane's winner came right at the death, and judging by his celebration, he rather enjoyed it.
5-0 revenge at Old Trafford
In 1994, five years after the painful 'Demolition Derby' 5-1 defeat at Maine Road, Sir Alex and United exacted this sweet revenge. Ukranian Andrei Kanchelskis stole the show with a hat-trick, but Cantona's opener was superb too, as was Mark Hughes's finish at 1.30. This thrashing came at a time when United were completely dominant over City, who failed to record a single derby win during the nineties.
Michael Owen's 96th minute winner
Old Trafford explodes at Michael Owen's notorious 96th minute winner in September 2009. In one of the most gripping Manchester derby's of all time, City's Craig Bellamy looked to have snatched a point for the Citizens when he made it 3-3 in the dying minutes, but up popped substitute Michael Owen in the depths of Fergie time...
Gary Neville shuns Schmeichel
Ok, so it's not exactly Keane v Vieira, but here Gary Neville makes it abundantly clear to United legend Peter Schmeichel how he feels about his decision to join rivals City in 2002. Talk to the hand, Peter!
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With 22 points from a possible 24 so far this season, Roberto Mancini's Manchester City are enjoying their best start to a league season since 1897. The Sky Blues are top of the table and two points clear of Manchester United, but this Sunday's titanic clash at Old Trafford will put their ambitions to the test. With Sheikh Mansour's billions taking City to another level, the Manchester derby is more competitive than ever, and to honour this momentous footballing occasion, we've dug out five of City's best ever Manchester derby moments.
The 2011 FA Cup Semi-final
We'll start with City's most recent highlight. A landmark 1-0 victory over United at Wembley sent the Citizens on their way to their first trophy in 35 years. Yaya Toure's winner (at 3.24) was the obvious highlight of their afternoon, but City fans might enjoy another viewing of Dimitar Berbatov's remarkable miss from three yards (0.40), and Paul Scholes' late sending off (5.15). All in all, not a bad day at the office for Roberto Mancini's side.
The 1989 'Demolition Derby'
Events at Maine Road on 23rd September 1989 stunned English football. Newly-promoted City had won only one of their first six First Division matches, but that day they defied the odds to thump Sir Alex Ferguson's United 5-1. Fighting between rival fans spilled onto the pitch and delayed kick-off by ten minutes, but the result remains City's greatest ever derby win. Having spent large sums of money to bolster the United squad that summer, Ferguson was deemed fortunate to avoid the sack.
Denis Law's backheel
"I was inconsolable. I did not want to score the goal that sent United down," reflected Denis Law on the backheeled goal that (sort of) relegated his old club in 1974. After joining United in 1962, the Scot fired his way to legendary status at Old Trafford with 237 goals in 11 illustrious years. But after moving to City for one final season before his retirement, Law's return to Old Trafford turned out to be the ultimate heartbreaker... For him, that is. For City fans it was quite the opposite. Results elsewhere meant that United would have been relegated regardless, but for Blues it was the perfect way to see their rivals go down.
Gary Neville feeds the Goat
November 2002, and with the scores level at 1-1 in the final Manchester derby to be played at Maine Road, this awful blunder from Gary Neville - United captain for the day - gifted City's Shaun Goater a goal. City went on to win 3-1, and Neville's gaffe was immortalized in poem: "Derby day, the scores were level, then the Goat was fed by Neville".
Joe Hart is really, REALLY fast
Injury time at Eastlands in November 2008, and with City trailing 1-0, goalkeeper Joe Hart comes forward for a corner. He may look a little lost in the opposition's box, but when United launch a counter attack he knows exactly where he needs to be. Not only does he make up the entire length of the pitch at the speed of a 100-meter sprinter, he somehow manages to claw Wayne Rooney's 60-yard lob round the post. Incredible.
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As Roberto Mancini and his star-studded squad look to usher in a glorious new era for Manchester City, they could do a lot worse than look to Mike Summerbee for inspiration.
Summerbee, Icons Legend of the Week #15, was the star of the show for City during the late sixties and early seventies, the most successful period in the club's history. In three seasons from 1967-70 Summerbee and City won four trophies under the fabled managerial partnership of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison. The 1967/68 First Division title was followed by the 1969 FA Cup, and a League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup double in 1970.
Some 41 years later, with owner Sheikh Mansour's billions pumping through the club, Manchester City looks an altogether different landscape. A return to their former glories looks a realistic possibility now, and with Summerbee as Club Ambassador, City retain an important link to their glory years.
Occupying City's right flank, Summerbee combined brilliant wing play and tireless running with a fiery temperament and tough tackling that ensured he was rarely far from the spotlight. His antics often enraged away fans, but he built up a great rapport with the City faithful, and was known for chatting to supporters as he sped up and down the wing during matches.
Off the pitch he was George Best's closest friend (pictured together above), and during the swinging sixties the riotous pair were notorious for the extravagant party lifestyle they enjoyed in Manchester. They even started up their own clothing business together, although Best was frank in admitting that the shop's main purpose was to attract female attention.
Back on the field, while Best was dazzling at Manchester United, Summerbee was busy shaping his own legacy at City, making 357 league appearances between 1965-75, and scoring 47 goals.
Summerbee was born in Preston in December 1942, and began his professional career at Swindon Town, for whom he made his debut as a 16-year-old in 1959. After over 200 appearances for the Wiltshire club, City manager Joe Mercer forked out £35,000 to take him to Manchester. Summerbee made an instant impact at City, and in his first season he was the only player at the club to start every single match.
Summerbee's talent was combined with that of Colin Bell and Francis Lee, and together the trio formed the backbone of the most entertaining and successful City side there has ever been. While Summerbee sparkled on the wing, Bell elegantly controlled the middle of the park and Lee banged the goals in up front. City became the team to beat, and Summerbee embodied their exciting and entertaining brand of football.
Summerbee made his debut for England in 1968 and went on to win eight caps in total, scoring once. He left City in 1975, and in the years that followed the club began a long period of decline. Summerbee - whose son Nicky also played for City during the nineties - is a Manchester City man, and he would love to see the club return to former glories, albeit watching from the stands this time.
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"The boy's a freak. Never did I see a less likely football prospect - weak, puny and bespectacled."
- Andy Beattie, Huddersfield Town manager 1952-56
Beattie's assessment of a 16-year-old Denis Law may have been slightly harsh, but when he first showed up at Huddersfield in 1955 few could have predicted that he would go on to illuminate British football.
Between 1962 and 1973 Denis Law (pictured right) formed part of Manchester United's 'Holy Trinity' with George Best and Bobby Charlton (left). They were the heartbeat of United's finest ever team. Tenacious, skillful and prolific; with 237 goals in 404 games Law was a true United legend. He remains the second-highest scorer in their history behind Charlton, but the road to Old Trafford was long and winding for the Aberdeen-born striker.
After four years at Huddersfield Town, Law moved to United's bitter rivals Manchester City for a British record transfer fee of £55,000 in 1960. United manager Matt Busby had previously had a £10,000 offer rejected, while Bill Shankly, Law's manager at Huddersfiled from 1957-59, had also failed in a bid to take him to Liverpool.
City had only narrowly escaped relegation from the First Division in the season prior to Law's signing, and after a single season at the club, Law, who made his Scotland debut as an 18-year-old in 1958, resolved to move to a more successful club. He signed for Italian side Torino in the summer of 1961. Law failed to settle in Italy, however, as his playing style clashed with the ultra-defensive Italian approach, and in 1962 he finally moved to United for £115,000, breaking the British transfer record once again.
Law was an instant success at Old Trafford, scoring just seven minutes into his debut against West Bromwich Albion. United were still recovering from the devastating effects of the 1958 Munich air crash, however, and it wasn't until 1963 that he won his first piece of silverware, the FA Cup. Law had scored a hat-trick in the semi-final against his old club Huddersfiled, and he scored again in the final as United upset favourites Leicester City with a 3-1 victory.
Law top scored with 28 league goals the following season and was named European Footballer of the Year as United secured the First Division title for the first time since Munich. More success was to follow, as United won the league again in 1967 and the European Cup the following year, albeit without the injured Law for the semi-final or final.
When Matt Busby resigned in 1969, United's strength began to wane. Law continued to be a prolific presence for the Red Devils, but was unable to add any more silverware to his collection and he moved back to City (pictured below) for one final season before retiring in 1974.
Law scored 30 times for Scotland in 55 appearances, making him their joint-highest top scorer together with Kenny Dalglish. It is at Old Trafford, however, that he is most treasured. His statue stands on the concourse of Old Trafford's Stretford End, and is a fitting tribute to one of the finest players ever to pull on a Manchester United shirt.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer arrived at Manchester United in July 1996 an unknown quantity. In a summer where Newcastle United paid Blackburn Rovers a world record £15m for Alan Shearer, the acquisition of a £1.5m 23-year-old striker from Norway went largely unnoticed.
It didn't take him long to emerge from the shadows though.
In fact it only took him a few minutes. Solskjaer bagged his first goal for United six minutes after coming off the bench on his debut against Blackburn. He went on to build a reputation as Sir Alex's "super-sub" for his remarkable ability to score crucial goals late in games after coming off the bench, and in his first season he didn't waste any time in establishing himself as a key member of the first team squad. Capitalizing on Andy Cole's absence through injury, he finished the 1996/97 campaign with 18 Premier League goals, helping United win the title in the last few weeks of the season.
Nicknamed the "Baby-Faced Assasin" by the British media for his boyish looks and deadly finishing ability, Solskjaer went on to score 126 goals in 366 appearances for the Red Devils over the course of 11 seasons.
Solskjaer is a legend at Old Trafford, and won the affection of the United faithful not just through his important goals, but through a selfless attitude that always put the team above personal glory. This was highlighted by a defining moment in a match against Newcastle in 1998. With scores level at 1-1, United needed at least a draw to keep pace with Premier League leaders Arsenal in the title race. Newcastle's Rob Lee had broken free of the United defence when Solskjaer, knowing his side simply couldn't afford to lose, came haring back to commit a professional foul and stop Lee from scoring. Solskjaer knew a red card and a hefty suspension would follow, but made the sacrifice without hesitation to keep their title hopes alive.
Solskjaer's greatest moment in a Manchester United shirt, however, came in their legendary Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich in 1999. Typically, this was a match in which Solskjaer only emerged from the bench in the 80th minute. Trailing 1-0 in injury time, Teddy Sheringham equalised before Solskjaer scored the winning goal right at the death to cap a remarkable comeback. David Beckham's corner was flicked to the far post by Sheringham, where Solskjaer stuck out a leg to toe poke the ball into the roof of Oliver Kahn's net. It remains one of the most iconic moments in the club's history, and crowned a famous League, FA Cup and Champions League treble.
Sir Alex often praised Solskjaer's outstanding ability to study a game from the bench and know exactly how to hurt the opposition when he got his chance. In 1998 he scored four goals in 12 minutes after coming on as a substitute in United's 8-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. He repeated that feat against Everton the following year.
For the 2000/01 season Solskjaer was paired with Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as he finally got a chance as a regular starter. He took the opportunity with aplomb, bagging 25 goals in what was his highest-scoring season for the club. Unfortunately Solskjaer's contribution over the seasons that followed began to wane due to a persistent knee injury, and on 27th August 2007 he announced his retirement from playing and joined the United coaching staff.
Solskjaer, who, with 28, holds the record for the most goals scored for Manchester United as a substitute, is now manager of Norwegian club Molde, where he played before joining United. His success has seen him linked with the managerial position at Blackburn, but at just 38, he might be holding out for something bigger. Successor to Sir Alex? A touch optimistic, perhaps, but if there's one man capable of springing a surprise; it's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Love him or loathe him, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo looks like £80m well spent. Since his record-breaking move from Manchester United, the world's most expensive player has justified his astronomical transfer fee in emphatic fashion.
Ronaldo's arrival in Madrid in June 2009 came just days after the £57m signing of Kaka from AC Milan. It was the dawning of a new Galactico era. After all, it was the now reinstated Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez who oversaw the club's exorbitant spending between 2000 and 2007, during which time Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, the Brazilian Ronaldo and David Beckham arrived at the Bernabeu for fees totaling in excess of £140m.
In terms of an individual contribution to Real Madrid, however, Cristiano Ronaldo can claim precedence over all of the above. The Portuguese specializes in goals, and his record at Real is staggering. In 68 La Liga appearances, he has hit 74. In total he has 94 in 97 games. During his most prolific season in England (2007-08), he scored 42 goals in 49 games, but it was not until his move to Spain that he was able to hit those phenomenal heights on a consistent basis.
Ronaldo is a complete forward. He is a remarkable athlete, and his incredible pace and strength are absolutely key to his game. Precision shooting, devastating free-kicks and an unparalleled box of tricks combined with aerial prowess and steely determination put him at the very top of his profession.
Ronaldo earnt a reputation for showmanship during his formative years, but he matured considerably under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, and now couples his precocious talent with a strong work ethic. He still plays the pantomime villain, but it is a role he relishes, and he thrives under scrutiny. After receiving a particularly hostile reception from Dinamo Zagreb fans in a recent Champions League tie, Ronaldo – current captain of the Portugal national side - responded with typical swagger. "I think that because I am rich, handsome and a great player people are envious of me," he said.
In La Liga and in Europe, Ronaldo - FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or winner in 2008 - vies with Barcelona's Leo Messi to top the scoring charts. Last term in La Liga he managed it, becoming the first player to score 40 goals in a single season in Spain. He smashed a host of records in the process, and usurped Ferenc Puskas as the fastest Real Madrid player to reach 50 goals. He also became the first player to win the European Golden Shoe in two different leagues, having previously won it in the Premier League with United.
Despite Ronaldo's phenomenal efforts, Real have been unable to supplant Barca in La Liga since the 2007/08 season. His only trophy with Real to date is a Copa del Rey, but having won three Premier League titles and a Champions League with United, Ronaldo is no stranger to success. And with fellow Portuguese Jose Mourinho at the helm, it's surely only a matter of time before he adds more silverware to his CV.
Since his £12.2m transfer from Sporting Lisbon to United in 2003, Ronaldo's career has been on a steep upward trajectory, and at just 26 years old, it looks like he has a long way to go yet.
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Are there people on the forum that do unbricking by rewriting the NAND reprogramming? I read some tutorials and it looks a little too hard for me.
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- Bad_Ad84 (england)
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- erikie (Netherlands (Hoofddorp))
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A bout of "Top 10 List Fatigue" has set in this summer.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Cities
Top 10 in the world
1. Bangkok
2. Istanbul
3. Florence, Italy
4. Cape Town
5. Kyoto, Japan
6. Rome
7. Charleston
8. Barcelona
9. Paris
10. Chiang Mai, Thailand
Top 10 in the U.S. and Canada
1. Charleston
2. San Francisco
3. New York City
4. Chicago
5. Santa Fe
6. New Orleans
7. Savannah
8. Quebec City
9. Vancouver
10. Washington, D.C.
Source: Travel + Leisure
Epidemiologists anticipate known cases to escalate this week as Travel + Leisure just named Charleston the No. 1 city in the U.S. and Canada, edging out San Francisco for the top spot.
Symptoms of "Top 10 List Fatigue" include, but aren't limited to, indifference to new accolades heaped on the Holy City and anxiety about getting restaurant reservations during high tourist season.
"Tired of people from 'off' telling us how great we are," Kevin Williams wrote on The Post and Courier's Facebook page.
Kitty Bird, who lives in Lebanon, Tenn., but calls Charleston her "hometown," wrote "tired of lists!"
Matt Webb of Summerville said he's just tired of people from Ohio.
There's lots of fatigue going around.
If you or a loved one suffer from "Top 10 List Fatigue," consult the closest Charlestonian you can find — just make sure it's not Helen Hill. She's immune to it.
"The Travel + Leisure poll is really important to us as visitor's destination," said Hill, executive director of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. "You're starting to see Charleston listed alongside the greatest vacation cities in the world. That's the kind of exposure that we court."
In addition to being named the No. 1 U.S. city, Charleston was also ranked No. 7 in the whole world by Travel + Leisure, wedged right between Rome and Barcelona. The announcement was made on NBC's "Today Show" Tuesday morning.
Previously, Charleston ranked No. 1 in the 2011 and 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. It also has one of the best waterfronts, some of the best underrated historical destinations and the fourth best farmers' market in the country. Charlestonians routinely get kudos for their friendliness. The city only ranked No. 138 in Luminosity's recent Smartest Cities poll. You win some. You lose some.
But if residents here are suffering from "list fatigue," magazine editors are similarly exposed to "list schizophrenia."
Just last month, Travel + Leisure named Charleston the 10th snobbiest city in the country.
"Being the snobbiest city and the friendliest city don't really go together," said Rachel Chesser, events coordinator for the Charleston Museum.
Like it or not, though, these lists matter, Hill said.
"People see this as a very positive thing. Because I grew up here, the reality is 30 years ago, we didn't have the options we have today and that's how Charleston has changed for the better," she said. "List fatigue — funny."
Unfortunately, there is no known cure. If your symptoms persist more than a few hours, take a nap. Or maybe a trip to the mountains. That's where Hill is this week.
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1. George Washington ran a distillery at Mount Vernon and produced thousands of gallons of whiskey . . . Rye and corn whiskey.
2. Thomas Jefferson was accused of having an affair with his slave, Sally Hemings, who was actually his wife's half-sister.
3. The Monroe Doctrine was not written by Monroe.
4. Andrew Jackson replaced about 919 of his government employees, rewarding his loyal followers and dumping the rest.
5. Zachary Taylor's body was exhumed in 1991 (I think that was the year) in order to verify that he died of natural causes. For years foul play was suspected.
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ok Steve, you will like this, ive been giggling all morning.
Yup, taking the DR.
We need to try that!
Id hate to waste so much good bear.
That's way better then those basketball vids!
They weren't wasting GOOD beer!
You need to look again, that was Old Milwaukee, not good beer.
Yep I gotta agree on some of the BMW riders being rude...or odd...whatever they are. The employees are awesome at Bentonville. I dont know if the riders think they are better than everybody, or what. I dont fit in to the usual beemer type at all, but it seems like maybe the typical beemer rider is getting a bit younger and more friendly.
I will admit that I've come across a few BMW riders that are standoffish, some that even think their poop don't stink, but I've also met/rode with a ton of them that are great guys that would give you the shirt off their back. Now KTM riders OTH, they're all a bunch of pricks!
That dude with the mustache popping tops rocked! We gotta bring back the 'stache...and the mullet!
Scribe: Welcome to Arkansas, there is plenty of roads and trails in the Ozarks to keep you busy exploring for a while.
I don't BMW riders snobs so much as the Wanna-Be Pirates, pull up to station with a group of them around covered in mud from the knees down and actually wearing a Helmet and they all wear is a dew rag, and you might as well be invisible. If its not covered in Chrome....
Meh, I've not seen that out of Harley riders. I dont typically fit into that crowd either, but everyone I meet is friendly.
and there there is me
tell it like it is..you da man!
GAWD I am bored today..what are you fellers up to, besides working that is...
just rode across campus to pick up a pizza for lunch, then back into the studio to do the third interview for today.. then im done for the day.
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London bomb blasts send message of hate
Apparently staged by Islamic extremists, the attacks were intended to shake the will of the West - but they won't attain that end.
The four bomb explosions that wrought havoc in London's subway system and tore apart a double-decker bus, killing at least 40 persons and injuring hundreds, did not come entirely as a surprise.
Rather, they offered another unwelcome reminder of the fanaticism of the self-styled jihadists who believe any enormity committed against the nations and societies of the West is justified in the name of promoting their warped vision of Islam.
The attacks, obviously timed to take advantage of the G-8 economic summit in progress in Scotland, showed every sign of having been carefully synchronized. They represented the most punishing assault on London since World War II. True, the Irish Republican Army in years past has staged bombings in London, but in many cases it provided at least some advance warning to law enforcement authorities. And they were far more limited in scope. The "Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe," which claimed responsibility, showed no such scruples. Its objective, clearly, was to kill as many people, and sow as much terror and demoralization, as possible.
Obviously, on the first count this operation was successful. The images coming out of London were harrowing, and the pain inflicted was enormous. But it is highly doubtful the terrorists will succeed in breaking their adversaries' will.
In brief remarks following the attacks, Prime Minister Tony Blair sounded a Churchillian note of defiance: "Today's bombings will not weaken in any way our resolve to uphold the most deeply held principles of our societies and to defeat those who would impose their fanaticism and extremism on all of us."
President George W. Bush, alluding to his G-8 colleagues, made a similar point, saying, "Their resolve is as strong as my resolve. And that is, we will not yield to these people, will not yield to the terrorists. We will find them. We will bring them to justice."
Wisely, Bush administration officials wasted no time in taking measures to deal with any similar attacks here, ratcheting the terror alert up one notch to code orange for mass transit systems. A heightened police presence in Washington was immediately visible.
All of this is deeply worrisome, but it is absolutely necessary. As the attacks in London made agonizingly clear, Western societies - with their respect for openness, diversity and tolerance - face an implacable and merciless enemy. We have no choice but to resist that enemy with all the resolve and strength at our command.
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HUNTINGTON -- The Cabell County 911 Center enlisted the help of Santa Claus to benefit one of its own Saturday morning.
Staff from the center hosted a benefit pancake breakfast with Santa as well as a bake/craft sale to support midnight shift dispatcher Jimmie Foltz and his family. Foltz's daughter, Megan, is battling leukemia in a Cincinnati, Ohio, area hospital.
The event, which included pancakes, sausage and beverages, was hosted at the Tri-State Fire Academy, 4200 Ohio River Road, Huntington. The morning concluded with pictures with Santa.
All proceeds from the day, which totaled more than $2,000, benefited the Foltz family.
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Supposed GTA5 Easter Eggs found in Max Payne 3, ahead of the game's rumoured October release date, but is it fact or a case of gamers looking too hard?
Here at T3 HQ, we're suckers for all-things GTA 5-related so you can just imagine how excited we were when we came across the following post by In Entertainment.
According to the site, gamers have come across a series of GTA 5 Easter Eggs in Max Payne 3, both of which are Rockstar titles.
Along with a selection of uber-cool screen shots, the alleged EE's appear to include a newspaper donning a pic of a Learjet 45, which looks very similar to the one featured in the GTA V trailer.
In addition, a picture on the wall of a New Jersey bar appears to host a photo of a mountainous backdrop, believed to be the mountains in Los Santos, where the upcoming title is based.
Now there are several reasons as to why this could be: a) it's an Easter Egg, b) it could just be a down right coincidence, or c) Rockstar was too cheap to pay too much attention to detail, and used screenshots from the upcoming GTA to plug these gaps.
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Sinestro has been made into a complex character over the last few years. Originally designed to be a former Green Lantern that decided to abuse his power and rule his planet with a (green) iron fist, he soon became one of the Green Lantern's greatest villains. As his character received updates in the 80s and recently in Green Lantern: Secret Origin, we got to witness more of his time as an actual Green Lantern. We saw that he was indeed a great member of the Green Lantern Corps.
Not satisfied with the emotionless control and direction the Guardians of the Universe insisted on taking, this is when he changed and fell from grace. Recent events in Brightest Day and War of the Green Lanterns has shown that there is more to him than just being a villain dressed in yellow. It's also been made clear that the Guardians haven't always made the right decisions.
Last week's Green Lantern #67 has changed everything. The change is one that many have seen coming but never thought would happen. Regardless, the results are still shocking to actually see and we're left wondering what will be the final fate of Sinestro? (Note: there will be spoilers below).== TEASER ==
In comic books, characters often switch sides. We've seen villains turn into heroes and heroes turn into villains. In some cases, as with Sinestro currently or previously with Hal Jordan, we'll see a hero turn into a villain and then turn back into a hero. Now it is time for Sinestro to undergo another change. The change has been made without him actually realizing it.
In order to deal with the threat of Krona, who had become even more powerful at the end of War of the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan made a tactical decision in how to resolve the situation. This did not go well for him. What we saw during was a change in Sinestro. He was no longer the one-dimensional villain often seen in the past. The fact that he has been willing to set aside his differences and work with Hal and Carol Ferris during Brightest Day (in search of the White Entity) says something for him. Sinestro isn't a true villain. He just has strong beliefs and thinks he knows the best way to deal with things.
Sinestro has a firm believer in the Green Lantern Corps. He knew inside the potential they possessed and that they could bring order to the galaxy. It was just his methods that needed a little work. At the end of War of the Green Lanterns, something changed in Sinestro. He might have had some respect for Hal Jordan in the past during their numerous encounters but it was here that he finally allowed it to come to the front of his mind. Seeing how far Hal was willing to go for the sake of the Green Lantern Corps reminded Sinestro what the Corps meant to him. This is why he was chosen to become the newest Green Lantern. As was the case before Mogo sent off the rings to new recruits, the ring chose Sinestro to become a Green Lantern.
Heroes turning into villains turning into heroes. How long will this last? Hal Jordan is going to have quite a time adjusting to his new situation. Hal has been seen becoming addicted to the power of the ring and the feeling that he was the only one that could save the universe. Sinestro now has to deal with being a Green Lantern once again. Is this something he can fully embrace? Knowing Sinestro, it's clear that he would not agree with what happened to Hal. While he may not agree with the Guardians and the decisions they make, it would be easy to see Sinestro doing his absolute best to restore the Corps to where he feels it should be. Knowing that he has been chosen and has been given another chance, he will once again become one of the greatest Green Lanterns around.
How long will this last? The Corps has gone through some changes since he was last a member. They now are sanctioned to use extreme force if the situation calls for it. If he can stay relatively close to the guidelines the Guardians wish the Corps to follow, Sinestro shouldn't have a hard time keeping his sector in line. But where will he fit in with the rest of the Universe? What will the members of the Sinestro Corps think? They despise the Guardians and the GL Corps so seeing Sinestro back in green will be interpreted as a sign of betrayal. Who is going to step up into his shoes and lead this Corps? Will this mean more trouble for the Universe to have them running around without Sinestro's focused guidance?
I may not be a fan of villains turning into heroes, Sinestro may be a different case. This is quite a shake up and we all have the feeling that things with him and Hal will return to normal eventually. For now, there is a lot of potential in this. Sinestro is getting a chance to redeem himself even if he didn't realize he wanted the opportunity. Hal and the other GL members will have to deal and accept this change as they wait for Sinestro to crack and revert to his evil ways. Change can be a good thing once in a while. Sinestro as a Lantern will definitely shake things up and give us something a little different that what we've been seeing lately.


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ARLINGTON, Va. - Fifteen employers have been chosen to receive the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in recognition of the support they provide to their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Forces Iraq has changed some of its goals to reflect both the progress of the Iraqi forces and threats in the area, an Army official said.
WASHINGTON - Afghan and coalition forces repelled an attack on the provincial reconstruction team headquarters in the Herat district of Afghanistan's Herat province.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army will be challenged to provide stimulating, interesting training to its combat-tested soldiers after current overseas military operations end, said a senior military officer posted in Afghanistan.
ARLINGTON, Va. - A father and son serving in Arkansas and Mississippi Air National Guards respectively had the opportunity to work together during a critical care air transport team mission.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will participate in the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where officials expect he will outline continued U.S. commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. - President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today paid tribute to the nation's fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery.
WASHINGTON - Navy Adm. James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld Jr., President Barack Obama's pick to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will bring a combination of battlefield and headquarters expertise, if confirmed by the Senate.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama announced he will nominate Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Navy Adm. James A Winnefeld Jr. as vice chairman during a Memorial Day Rose Garden ceremony.
WASHINGTON - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said he came away from his recent meeting with Pakistani leaders convinced of their commitment to work with the United States on security, intelligence and development.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama announced he will nominate Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Navy Adm. James A Winnefeld as vice chairman during a Memorial Day Rose Garden ceremony.
WASHINGTON - The man President Barack Obama has chosen to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has 37 years of experience and a reputation as a creative thinker.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised military families and veterans at the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride.
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Retired Air Force Col. Clarence Parker, who has more than 70 years of experience as a pilot flying in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, has taken his last flight at age 90.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Thomas Yuhaniak moved a step closer to his dream of becoming a pilot as he joined 1,005 other Naval Academy graduates who received commissions in the Navy and Marine Corps.
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen have met with Pakistani leaders in an effort to shore up relations between the United States and Pakistan.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivered his last commencement speech as defense secretary, calling on graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy to become the best leaders possible.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urged U.S. Naval Academy Class graduates to demonstrate perseverance and determination as he contrasted the failed 1980 Iranian hostage rescue with the mission that killed Osama bin Laden.
WASHINGTON - A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani terrorist network leader and several of his associates in Paktia province.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Joint Forces Command's Empire Challenge 2011 is showcasing emerging technologies to improve intelligence collection and analysis while testing better ways to get it out to warfighters who need it.
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - During the most devastating moment of her life, Air Force Staff Sgt. Deondra Parks acted rationally as her training kicked in to help her survive a shooting.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has formally nominated his new top security leaders: CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to be the nation's next secretary of defense and Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to succeed Panetta at the CIA.
WASHINGTON - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reflects on the importance of remembrance, not just on Memorial Day but year round.
WASHINGTON - More than 3,400 National Guardsmen are at work in seven states to help communities begin to clean up and rebuild after deadly tornadoes and floods.
PIEDMONT, Okla. - Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team were called upon to assist with a search-and-rescue operation involving a 3-year-old boy.
WASHINGTON - An Afghan and coalition force killed Qari Musa, a senior Taliban leader, during a precision airstrike in the Talah wa Barfak district of Baghlan province.
WASHINGTON - The reset in U.S.-Russian relations is paying off with progress on the security and economic fronts, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said during a joint news conference in Deauville, France.
WASHINGTON - In his annual Memorial Day message, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on all Americans to take time to mourn the fallen and celebrate their courage.
WASHINGTON - As part of an ongoing effort to better serve the military, the American Red Cross will move to a single telephone number for its emergency services.
COMBAT OUTPOST MUNOZ, Afghanistan - Army Staff Sgt. William Billett rejoined the Army after a 14-year break in service and notes changes to the service since he first joined 26 years ago.
WASHINGTON - A reduced military presence in the Middle East, economic limits, and an increased need for partnerships lie ahead for the U.S. military, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said.
WASHINGTON - The United States and the United Kingdom are drawn together not just by language and shared sacrifice, but also by shared values that are an example to the world, President Barack Obama said in London.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military has existed without a draft due to the willingness of young Americans to serve, even during war, and has thrived by the caliber of their talent, Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley told U.S. Air Force Academy graduates.
WASHINGTON - In his final Memorial Day message as his June 30 retirement nears, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on service members to reflect on their comrades who have died in service to the nation.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Northern Command officials activated their defense coordinating officer and element for FEMA Region 7 in response to the severe storms in the Midwest.
WASHINGTON - The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is the lynchpin for security for both nations, President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron said in London.
WASHINGTON - With Memorial Day nearly at hand, Deborah Mullen, wife of Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, urges Americans to remember the sacrifices of fallen service members, and to steadfastly support their surviving family members.
WASHINGTON - A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Helmand province.
BABIL, Iraq - Suffering from a toothache in southern Iraq may land you in the chair of either of two brothers with an interesting story of adversity, perseverance, and the unique bond of identical twins.
WASHINGTON - At a gala to celebrate what would have been Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates quoted the 40th president on the importance of sustaining U.S. military power.
WASHINGTON - Curtailing defense spending must be part of the solution for the nation's financial woes, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in his last major policy speech before his June 30 retirement.
WASHINGTON - As the nation tightens its financial belt -- with defense expected to bear the brunt -- modernization will be essential if the military is to maintain critical capabilities, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he is determined that the department not fall victim to "salami-slicing" budget cuts, but instead make strategic spending decisions.
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Van Adamson never imagined that he'd appear on Oprah Winfrey's television show but got the chance to be on her second-to-last episode.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - The U.S. Army's 801st Brigade Support Battalion provides food, fuel, ammunition and more for 101st Airborne Division soldiers deployed to Paktika province.
WASHINGTON - Forces confirmed the capture of the suspected senior Taliban leader for Helmand province and his predecessor in the province's Babaji district.
WASHINGTON - Service members and their families can visit a wide array of museums free of charge from Memorial Day through Labor Day, courtesy of the second-annual Blue Star Museums program.
CARTHAGE, Mo. - About 140 Missouri National Guard troops are working under the orders of Gov. Jay Nixon to assist local authorities after a tornado ripped through the city of Joplin, Mo.
WASHINGTON - In line with an agreement between the department secretaries last fall and a recently released White House proposal, the Defense Department is sharing cybersecurity information, capabilities and expertise with the Homeland Security Department.
WASHINGTON - The number and quality of recruits to the Afghan national security force are growing, a senior official in the training effort said. The number has increased by 66 percent in the past 18 months with additional growth expected by the summer's end.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE TILLMAN, Afghanistan - U.S. soldiers assigned to Combat Outpost Munoz are living without some basic necessities as they work to make improvements to the base.
WASHINGTON - A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents, including a Taliban leader, and detained another suspected insurgent in Wardak province.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Shawn Cole joined the Corps to be a part of something bigger than himself. His second tour in Afghanistan gives him that satisfaction.
WASHINGTON - The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century is the size, strength and global reach of the United States military, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told a commencement audience at the University of Notre Dame.
WASHINGTON - The nation's military is built and sustained on the strength of families, First Lady Michelle Obama told the U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2011 and their families.
WASHINGTON - Senior leaders representing 17 African national militaries came together with their American counterparts to better understand U.S. Africa Command and to help in developing the noncommissioned officers corps in their nations.
WEST POINT, N.Y. - The newly commissioned officers of the U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2011 should strive to be soldiers as well as statesmen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the academy's commencement.
WASHINGTON - The intelligence community is reaching out to wounded warriors, offering new employment opportunities through a unique internship program.
WASHINGTON - Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, said he expects the field artilleryman to lead the way in developing innovative solutions for the future joint force.
WASHINGTON - Commands throughout the Navy are celebrating Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and two Navy officers are prime examples of the Navy's diversity.
GAYAN DISTRICT, Afghanistan - A platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border, fended off an attack from enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns and small arms fire.
WASHINGTON - First lady Michelle Obama and the wives of U.S. congressmen visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to paint a mural for the more than 300 children who rely on the base's youth center.
WASHINGTON - Stemming the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, requires awareness, education and recognizing its symptoms, a senior military psychiatrist said during a media rountable.
GAYAN DISTRICT, Afghanistan - A company of U.S. soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team climbs mountains and hunts the enemy in Afghanistan, working to stem the flow of fighters into the country.
FORT RILEY, Kan. - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates returned to Fort Riley, Kan., to deliver on a promise he made last year to open a new elementary school there.
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - With all but its most senior soldiers having known no Army except the one that has been deployed, the service faces numerous challenges in the future, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - During a question-and-answer session, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates gave U.S. Army Engineer School students his view of the situations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - Finding $400 billion in additional defense spending reductions over the next 12 years will require careful thought that considers the risks the reductions create, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Army Sgt. 1st Class Ray Castillo is flourishing as a senior noncommissioned officer, but that didn't seem possible two years ago after he was wounded on the battlefield in Iraq.
WASHINGTON - Amid extraordinary changes in the Middle East and North Africa, the United States is responding in ways that advance the nation's values and strengthen its security, President Barack Obama said at the State Department.
WASHINGTON - Now is time for insurgents in Afghanistan to lay their weapons down and rejoin their communities, a top NATO military official said, noting security gains have set the stage for a growing reintegration program.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces wrapped up a three-day operation in the Qiasar district of Faryab province, killing more than 60 insurgents.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his Chinese counterpart announced the completion of two days of talks that they agreed will move their militaries, and respective countries, closer together.
MIAMI - An Afghan detainee died of an apparent suicide early this morning at the U.S. detention facility at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, according to a Joint Task Force-Guantanamo news release.
WASHINGTON - U.S. financial assistance to Pakistan should continue, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in at briefing at the Pentagon here today.
WASHINGTON - The partnership to ensure seamless transitions for wounded warriors from military to Veterans Affairs medical care has made significant progress, but work remains to be done, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama addressed 228 graduating cadets and 1,500 military personnel and their families during a commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has announced the framework for a comprehensive review of military spending designed to put national security needs ahead of arbitrary budget cuts.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces killed four armed insurgents, and detained two other suspects, during an operation in the Taloqan district of Takhar province.
WASHINGTON - There are no losers in the annual competition between Massachusetts Institutute of Technology students and U.S. Military Academy cadets to develop life-saving technologies for soldiers and Marines.
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Air Force Maj. Jaime Nordin knew as a child she wanted to fly fighter jets. Now she's balancing the life of an F-16 pilot with being a hands-on mom.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's new hiring reform initiative is revolutionizing what was a byzantine process of thick application packets into a system becoming the gold standard across government.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Thirty employers have been chosen as finalists for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards for their support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and reserves.
WASHINGTON - A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban roadside bomb facilitator in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province.
WASHINGTON - White House officials have launched a strategy that the administration says unifies U.S. engagement with international partners on a range of cyber issues for the first time.
KIRKUK, Iraq - After six straight days on the job, people usually use their day off to rest and recover. That's not the case with a group of airmen deployed to Iraq.
WASHINGTON - The nation has no intention of putting boots on the ground in Libya and should not become militarily involved in unrest shaking Syria, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in portions of an interview that aired on "The CBS Evening News."
WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff paid tribute to graduates of Virginia Military Institute, telling the Class of 2011 that a grateful nation is cheering them on for all they will accomplish.
WASHINGTON - Army Staff Sgt. James Hunter was killed by a roadside bomb last year in Afghanistan, but his life's work lives on at the Newseum where he was honored along with other journalists killed while reporting the news.
WASHINGTON - White House officials released an international cyberstrategy that will help to build a "coalition of nations [with a] mutual interest in securing cyberspace," Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said at the launch event.
WASHINGTON - The May 1 raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was "a perfect fusion of intelligence collection, intelligence analysis and military operations," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on the CBS program "60 Minutes."
LILONGWE, Malawi - Just days off their successfuly MEDREACH 11 exercise, the Army Reserve already is exploring ways to expand its participation in theater security cooperation engagements in Africa and elsewhere.
WASHINGTON - A combined Afghan and coalition force killed an insurgent in the Sayed Abad district of Wardak province while searching for a Taliban leader.
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Brazil native Army Spc. Rafael Santos brought back a prized possession when he returned to the United States from Afghanistan: his American citizenship.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates took his message of public service to graduates of North Dakota State University and the University of Oklahoma, urging young people to "consider a life of service."
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - During one of his last stops to a military training facility as defense secretary, Robert M. Gates visited Parris Island, S.C., and watched day two of the Marine Corps Crucible, a 54-hour rite of passage during which recruits become Marines.
FORT MEADE, Md. - An Air Force master sergeant was among the top photographers, writers and videographers honored at the Defense Information School on Fort Meade, Md.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces apprehended several suspected insurgents in the Murghab district of Afghanistan's Badghis province.
WASHINGTON - For insurgents in Afghanistan who align themselves with the government, the road to reintegration starts with the force reintegration cell for the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq - Army Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Wade, a father, husband and pilot, is on his third tour to Iraq, this time with the Mississippi National Guard.
WASHINGTON - A DOD program combines infrastructure, actors, and three-dimensional immersive technologies that replicate war to help Marines and soldiers make better and faster decisions on the ground.
LILONGWE, Malawi - The U.S. Army Africa chief of staff closed the MEDREACH 11 medical humanitarian assistance exercise praising the participating troops who "accomplished every exercise objective and achieved far more than we asked of them."
LILONGWE, Malawi - During Medreach 11, Malawian troops were anxious to tap into the wealth of experience the U.S. military has developed in providing combat medicine and trauma care.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spoke with Marines and soldiers at two East Coast military bases, thanking them for their service and -- 48 days away from his June 30 retirement -- saying goodbye.
WASHINGTON - The therapies used for treating brain injuries lag behind the advanced medical science for treating mechanical injuries, such as missing limbs, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli told reporters.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces mistakenly shot and killed a young Afghan girl during a shootout with suspected Taliban forces in Nangarhar province.
NORTH SHORE, Hawaii - Army Staff Sgt. Marc Dibernardo runs marathons in a gas mask because he wants to honor the service of his fallen comrades and to support wounded warriors.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department must expand joint service, interagency and allied partnerships during tight fiscal times, and avoid the pitfalls of "doing more with less," said Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command.
WASHINGTON - Afghan people and places are being replicated in cyberspace, giving U.S. warfighters a way to train for one of the most complex, deadly situations they will face on the ground - roadside bombs.
LILONGWE, Malawi - U.S. military and Malawi Defense Force members who teamed up to provide free medical, dental and eye care for residents in Malawi's capital have treated a total of more than 2,400 people since the outreach began May 1.
LILONGWE, Malawi - A team of U.S. Army ophthalmologists and other medical professionals deployed to Lilongwe, Malawi, say they obtain a lot of satisfaction in helping Malawian cataract-surgery patients get a new lease on sight.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is committed to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan and will uphold longstanding agreements between the United States and the nation, a defense spokesperson said.
NEW YORK - Competition, a global defense market and targeted research and development spending will be critical in preserving the nation's defense industrial base during the slowdown in Pentagon spending, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said.
NEW YORK - Managing a slowdown in defense spending responsibly will take more than being more efficient, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said as the keynote speaker during a conference in New York.
WASHINGTON - The likelihood of survival for service members wounded in combat after medics arrive "remains at historic and unmatched levels," Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant defense secretary for health affairs, told members of Congress.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces captured several suspected insurgents during an operation conducted in the Kandahar City district of Kandahar province.
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Garner is one of his service's select members to have completed Army Ranger School training and to earn its coveted tab.
NEW ORLEANS - Soldiers of the Louisiana National Guard's 769th Engineer Battalion are constructing sand-filled basket barriers in Morgan City, west of New Orleans, as protection against the rising Mississippi River.
LILONGWE, Malawi - A U.S. and Malawi Defense Force humanitarian medical exercise is enhancing the partners' medical capabilities and their ability to work together in response to a future crisis or emergency.
WASHINGTON - The Navy is exploring the use of virtual worlds for applications in the air and under the sea, including the design of future command-and-control spaces for submarines.
WASHINGTON - Cooperation between U.S. and Pakistani troops on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has been good and is getting better, said Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, the commander of International Security Assistance Force's Regional Command East.
WASHINGTON - Despite their propaganda, the Taliban have not launched a spring offensive in eastern Afghanistan, said Army Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, the commander of International Security Assistance Force's Regional Command East.
NEW YORK - America is obligated to assist veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in finding jobs and obtaining access to needed health care, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in New York City.
WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama showed off her dance moves for children of National Guardsmen and Reservists at a Let's Move fitness and nutrition event for military families on the White House's South Lawn.
WASHINGTON - Forces killed several Taliban fighters in a gun battle in the Qush Tepah district of Jowzjan province.
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Army Spc. Turquoise Dawson makes it her business to help her fellow worshipers feel welcome during Baptist services at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON - With the Army running short of training grounds, it's turning to digital solutions to ensure its soldiers continue to receive the best training available.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - As 101st Airborne Division soldiers prepare to leave Afghanistan, Army Chaplain (Maj.) Randal Robison and fellow chaplains are trying to make their transition easier.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - Leaders of Task Force Currahee are preparing members of the 101st Airborne Division for the challenges inherent in the pending redeployment from Afghanistan to the unit's home station at Fort Campbell, Ky.
NEW YORK - The scene at the White House was "tense" during the assault on the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that killed Osama bin Laden, said Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
WASHINGTON - Osama bin Laden's death and the unprecedented information obtained in the raid that killed the terrorist leader will help the United States deal a serious blow to al-Qaida, President Barack Obama said in a "60 Minutes" interview.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces disrupted a Taliban meeting, killing numerous enemy fighters and detaining several others in the Zabul province's Qalat district.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department seeks to save money, time, and ultimately, lives, through the use of the "virtual world" -- a computer-based, simulated environment that's available 24 hours a day.
WASHINGTON - Air Force pioneers are creating another flying legacy in Huffman Prairie - only this time it's online in a virtual world called "Second Life."
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - A former noncommissioned officer and drill instructor was reminded of his days as an enlisted soldier when he met one of his former trainees in Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates praised U.S. public servants and urged graduates to consider public service during a commencement ceremony at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash.
WASHINGTON - Five video clips released to reporters at the Pentagon show that Osama bin Laden was still an "active player" in al-Qaida operations, a senior intelligence official said.
NAVAL BASE MAYPORT, Fla - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited one of the Navy's new litoral combat ships, which he called "revolutionary," on Naval Base Mayport, Fla.
WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, paid an emotional tribute to military spouses and their children at the White House, May 6, 2011.
WASHINGTON - The skill and courage of countless American military and intelligence professionals is why Osama bin Laden can never threaten America again, President Barack Obama told a cheering group of 101st Airborne soldiers at Fort Campbell, Ky.
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - The lesson Americans should take from recent military operations is that we cannot predict where or how U.S. forces will be engaged, and having flexible capabilities is the best defense for the nation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told airmen in North Carolina.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Four Guard and Reserve C-130 Hercules aircraft are heading home after flying 81 sorties to help fight Texas fires.
MOSUL, Iraq - Air Force Senior Airman Jon-Nicos Walker, a military pay technician serving in Iraq, has welcomed his unusual role of getting to travel around the country.
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - The killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden "could be a game changer" that affects the situation in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told airmen while visiting Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
WASHINGTON - Thirty-nine civilian public servants were honored for their distinguished careers with the Defense Department at the Spirit of Service recognition ceremony in the Pentagon's courtyard.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces captured a Taliban leader and three of his associates during an operation in the Bati Kot district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has declared today Military Spouse Appreciation Day, honoring military spouses for their support and committment to the nation's troops throughout the world.
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - During the Vietnam War, it often took more than a month to get wounded U.S. troops to stateside hospitals. Today it's down to as little as three days, the officer overseeing medical evacuations in Afghanistan said.
WASHINGTON - Four days after 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was killed during a U.S. military raid in Pakistan, top U.S. leaders remembered those who died in the 9/11 attacks with ceremonies at ground zero in New York and at the Pentagon.
WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps has set up solar panels and uses solar blankets as sources of renewable energy at Forward Operating Base Jackson in Afghanistan's Helmand province, as well as at several other Marine bases in southern Afghanistan.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will light the torch to start this year's Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 16.
WASHINGTON - Pakistan needs to strengthen its counterterrorism cooperation with the United States as one result of the May 1 raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, said Michele Flournoy, the undersecretary of defense for policy.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces completed a three-day operation to counter a recent spike in violence along the Pakistan border in Afghanistan's Nuristan province.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised cyclists gathered on the White House's South Lawn for riding in the annual Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, saying their participation shows the difference even one person can make.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's proposal to reform the TRICARE health plan and the military health system would save at least $3.2 billion between 2012 and 2016, said Robert F. Hale, the Pentagon's chief financial officer.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, Afghanistan - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse K. Knerr kept his wits as he directed his team to take cover and return fire when they helped repel and defeat an enemy ambush.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - U.S. Army engineers are using their construction and management skills to provide living quarters, workspace and recreation and storage facilities for troops.
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Medical personnel at a theater hospital in Afghanistan are applying lessons learned through the Joint Theater Trauma Registry to save service members' lives.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - The medical staff of the Army Reserve's 946th Forward Surgical Team provide state-of-the-art medical care in their mission to ensure wounded warriors survive their battlefield injuries in Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON - The Navy is leading the United States in the quest for alternative energy sources, said Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, noting his service "is doing so primarily for one reason: it makes us better warfighters."
WASHINGTON - Teams from five military installations around the world received top awards for excelling at their mission despite the demands of war and recent natural disasters.
WASHINGTON - Victory in Marja, more elections and educational programs for women are among many signs of progress Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills said he witnessed during his year-long tour of duty.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces killed numerous armed insurgents and wounded another in a gun battle in the Zurmat district of Paktia province.
WASHINGTON - A line of photos on a wall in a Veterans Affairs center in Charleston, S.C., serves as a milestone in former Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall's recovery from physical and emotional wounds of war.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq - Army Spc. Diana Ortiz relishes her job as a company-level supply specialist and uses off-duty time to study for a degree in business administration.
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The "golden hour" medical treatment initiative implemented in Afghanistan by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates two years ago has saved many wounded warriors' lives.
WASHINGTON - The nation's two most recent Medal of Honor recipients were added to the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes roster in what Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said is a tribute to their enduring valor.
WASHINGTON - Osama bin Laden was not armed, but did resist an American military team raiding his compound in Pakistan on May 1, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said.
WASHINGTON - Last year's surge of U.S. and coalition forces into Afghanistan, with the simultaneous growth of Afghan forces, is leading to tangible progress for peace and prosperity in Afghanistan, according to a biannual Defense Department report.
WASHINGTON - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notes that May is Military Appreciation Month, a time when the nation recognizes, honors, and shows its support for service members and their families.
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon Force Protection Agency is offering for purchase and issue a special badge that commemorates the 9/11 attacks for wear by Pentagon Police Department officers.
WASHINGTON - Combined forces killed several Taliban fighters and detained numerous other suspected insurgents in an operation in the Dahanah-ye Ghori district of Baghlan province.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq - Army Pfc. Kenneth Johnson personally thanked students and staff at the Kingman Academy in Kingman, Ariz., for their support of his unit in Iraq.
WASHINGTON - Deborah Mullen, a Navy wife and mom and a military family advocate, writes about her admiration for military children as they shoulder difficult challenges, and stresses the importance of caring for servicemembers and their families as they continue to weather this decade of war.
WASHINGTON - Deborah Mullen, wife of Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has launched a new blog that features military family-related topics, including resilience, veteran and spouse employment, and education.
WASHINGTON - Asked about their feelings on the killing of al-Qaida chieftain Osama bin Laden, relatives of fallen troops or those killed in the 9/11 attacks provided mixed replies ranging from relief to uncertainty.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Air National Guard critical health care teams assist active-duty medical technicians during the air transport of wounded or ill service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON - In the early morning hours of darkness, about 35 miles northeast of Islamabad, Pakistan, dozens of U.S. special operations members and CIA agents readied themselves aboard military helicopters for the operation of a lifetime.
WASHINGTON - A senior national security official provided insight into the decision process leading to the raid by U.S. special operations forces that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor posthumously to the families of two soldiers who served in the Korean War.
WASHINGTON - A combined force killed numerous armed fighters in a gun battle in the Doshi district of Afghanistan's Baghlan province.
WASHINGTON - Osama bin Laden is dead, but al-Qaida still is dangerous and may avenge his death, CIA Director Leon E. Panetta, who has been nominated as the next defense secretary, said in a letter to the agency's employees.
WASHINGTON - Deceased terrorist Osama bin Laden received a Muslim ceremony as he was buried at sea, said a senior defense official, noting bin Laden received a sea burial because no country would accept his remains.
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Corpsman Navy Seaman James Q. Beheler enjoys the cameraderie with his provincial reconstruction team co-workers in Kunar province, Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON - Pentagon Force Protection Agency officers keep watch day and night to safeguard military members and civilians who work at the Defense Department's headquarters.
WASHINGTON - The United States will not become complacent in the aftermath of killing Osama bin Laden, but will continue its efforts to stamp out terrorism with new resolve, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said.
SAN ANTONIO - Air Force Master Sgts. Gus and Danielle Hirvela enlisted Sesame Street's Elmo to help their daughter understand why her daddy was going away on an overseas deployment.
WASHINGTON - The plan to attack the compound of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was the result of relentless intelligence work and operational professionalism, White House officials said.
ORLANDO, Fla. - As the military works to shrink its operational energy footprint, experts in solar power, microgrids and "smart" generators have taken that technology to a crucial jury: the troops.
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Airmen from Bagram Airfield's 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in Afghanistan performed a daring mountainside rescue after an Army helicopter crashed in a hostile valley.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - For the soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team, operations in Paktika province hinge on the information they can gain about the enemy.
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan - While leaders of a U.S. military task force in Afghanistan still are assessing the impact of Osama bin Laden's death, they say it will be a powerful counter to enemy propaganda.
WASHINGTON - "Justice has been done," President Barack Obama said in announcing the death of Osama bin Laden in a U.S. military operation in Pakistan. The attack ends a manhunt of almost 10 years.
WASHINGTON - An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address from the White House.
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I didn't say he was carried, thats not the point and he was not. All I meant was that Kobe had a quality team with Shaq and got 3 rings out of it. He was lucky in that regard. If Lebron had prime Shaq at the firs years of his career he would also have had a bigger amount of rings before being the main man.
That's why I don't like Jordan's rings comment because it doesn't apply. If lets say Lebron also had prime Shaq on his team before he became the man and got 0 rings, then Jordan's reasoning could be applied.
Shaq was just as lucky to play with the best SG in Kobe.
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Geoff Keighley has stated that Spike TV are to reveal the first two world premieres set for the Video Game Awards tomorrow.
Writing on popular social media site Twitter, Keighley wrote "VGA rumors continue. We'll share two world premiere announcements on Wednesday with many more to come over the next 4 weeks."
This was followed by a further message from Patrick Buechner, Vice President of Marketing for Electronic Arts, who commented "BioWare fans pay attention."
Buechner currently oversees marketing for EA's RPG and MMO franchises, including Dragon Age, Mass Effect and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Could a Mass Effect 3 teaser be on the way?
The Spike TV Video Game Awards are due to take place on December 11th.
Alex Seedhouse+ Alex's early adoration for Nintendo began with a Yellow Game Boy and a copy of Donkey Kong Land. This developed over the years, later peaking when he hid in his room to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time one Christmas. Nowadays, his enthusiasm is shared through Nintendo Insider, a place in which he can document his thoughts regarding the big N.
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