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The Bruins did just that, as they squeezed into the playoffs as the eight seed and took the top seeded Canadiens to a seventh game before being knocked out.Last year the team wasn't in as much trouble as the year before. (Colts)Bears LionsIndignant: I had written something here that was very elaborate and intricate analogy about the Bears and Lions and their respective relationships with the crumbling stock market and auto industries. Canada dominated them in every facet of the game and the scoreboard backed that statement up, 7-3 Canada?medal round, here we come?In a twist a faith, the ?Beaver? (a symbol of Canadian pride) was eating the ?Bear? (a symbol synonymous with Russia)?not the Bear eating the Beaver!Russia started the third period on the power play, but neglected to score.Possibly in a fit of frustration, Anton Volchenkov (who toils for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL) drilled Canada?s Eric Staal into the boards?no call on the play, which was just disgusting! There is no room in the game for this crap!Russia took a penalty moments later when Sergei Gonchar took a hooking minor on Jonathan Toews.Canada failed to score, but they did extract of measure of revenge for the dirty hit on Staal when Ryan Getzlaf nailed Volchenkov on the ensuing power play?shoulda kept your head up Anton! That?s Karma for ya!Inexplicably, Russia was caught with too many men on the ice, leaving them shorthanded yet again. He had game-winning hits in Games Four and Five, which started the epic comeback.But often overlooked is his regular season: a .301 batting average, with 41 HR, 139 RBI, and 94 runs scored. His HR/FB numbers were nowhere close to that in his four seasons in the Majors prior to 2009. Drink a triple if Gibb's compares Rex Ryan to a beardless, beached manatee and says he could stand to lose an entire Tom Jones, that is a running back, from his ample girth.

Now, without a veteran running game, McNabb will try to beat the same Cowboys that stomped them a week ago in Dallas. But a close examination of McCoy reveals that not only did he average almost a yard and a half less per attempt than he did last year, he was also a bit more erratic (12 interceptions, four more than last). In the nine games since his return, Allen has averaged 12.3 points and 3.7 assists a game, not a huge impact, but he just looks like he belongs in a 76ers uniform.So just to recap, Emery, Iverson, and Vick, three players who at one time or another were at the top of their games and making over a $100 million combined Today their three combined salaries total about $4 million Man, talk about a recession.. The Vols would gain tons of exposure for the right reason rather than for a loose-lipped quip in the media (I know, I know?it worked last year, and yes I am partially thankful for it).I have never necessarily bought into the hype of a big bowl win translating largely onto the recruiting scene. Jamie Hoffman is the fourth outfielder right now and has to stay on the team for the entire season or the Dodgers get him back for a cab fare of $25,000.The Yanks also send Phil Coke, Ian Kennedy, and minor league stud prospect Austin Jackson in the three-way deal that brought Curtis Granderson to the Bronx.And the Yankees signed Nick Johnson as the new DH. Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett, Dallas Cowboys: Got his team over its regular December woes and into the postseason with great play-calling and tutelage of Tony Romo.

USC plays good defense and points will be hard to come by for the Cardinal even though they have a great scorer in Landy Fields.USC's team defense will too suffocating for the Cardinal and the Trojans will do just enough on offense to win.. A recent string of unfortunate losses amidst individual triumphs in the NBA, however, has me rethinking my belief in happenstance.Career milestones give loyal fans something to celebrate and a means to connect with their favorite sports heroes. Charles became the Chiefs' starter in Week 10 after Larry Johnson was released from the team. Obama is due to meet leaders in Congress on Monday todiscuss his stimulus plan.

Cheng, Chairman,President and CEO of Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), announced that onJanuary 2, 2009, the Board of Directors of Cathay General Bancorp declared a10.5 cents per share cash dividend, payable on January 21, 2009, tostockholders of record on January 14, 2009.ABOUT CATHAY GENERAL BANCORPCathay General Bancorp is the holding company for Cathay Bank, aCalifornia state-chartered bank. The players know the pressure that rests on their shoulders and it is up to them to deliver.The stadium will be filled with FSU fans, supporters, and of course former players. Players received: Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Chris Duhon Players lost: Jackson Vroman, Matt Bonner 2007 Review: Easily the team that did the best during the draft Chicago drafted Ben Gordon and stole Luol Deng. If two or more persons acttogether pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal orinformal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Western orCambrian, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule8.3.