Near Le Mont-Saint-Michel
2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
These American kids have exemplified the tenacity, scruffiness, and professionalism found in great soccer/football players. Hopefully this will translate into world glory in the next 5 to 10 years. Nakazawa has had 2 Beckham-esque goals in 2 matches already.FIFA U-17 World Championship official website.
Autumn Equinox
Autumn arrives today and often places throughout the northern hemisphere witness the Aurora Borealis also known as the Northern Lights. This photo by Chris Cook was taken in Dennis, Massachusetts a few years ago. More photos are here.
Happy Birthday Lance
Lance Armstrong pauses for a moment to look at a cycling fan's shirt.He was born September 18 1971, and is 34 years old today.
Lance Armstrong's Birthday
In one of Lance Armstrong’s final interviews as a professional during this year’s Tour de France he mentioned now having more time to pursue his interests in motocross, enduro trips down the Baja peninsula, kite surfing and drinking beer. Arguably one of the world’s most well known athletes and competitors. He is a hero for bringing the world’s attention to cycling and cancer survival. Lance will be missed by many people.
Goal! Movie info
The movie Goal! directed by English director Danny Cannon features players from Newcastle United football team. The movie is the first part of a football trilogy. Here is the official website for Goal!
Goal! Movie World Premiere
What do David Beckham, Dieron Dyer, Raul Gonzalez, Patrick Kluivert, Alan Shearer, Zinédine Zidane, all have in common? They play cameo roles in the movie GOAL! which premiered today in the Leicester Square Odeon, in London.
Egadi info
Egadi Islands, Le isole Egadi, Aegadian Isles, Western Sicily, Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea. The chief islands are Favignana, Maretti-mo, and Levanzo. Fishing is the main occupation, and the most important tuna fisheries of Sicily are there.
Egadi Islands - Le isole Egadi
Paola takes a rest with friends while trekking along the Egadi Islands, passing through the north of Sicily, arriving to Palermo, then Trapani, then Favignana (the most important Egadi Islands).