Chile Earthquake March 11, VALPARAISO: The largest aftershock since Chile’s devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday minutes before the inauguration of President Sebastian Pinera.

The 7.2-magnitude aftershock was stronger than the Jan. 12 quake that devastated the Haitian capital. It happened along the same fault zone as Chile’s magnitude-8.8 quake on Feb. 27, said geophysicist Don Blakeman at the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colorado.

“When we get quakes in the 8 range, we would expect to see maybe a couple of aftershocks in the 7 range,” he said.

Blakeman said Chile now can expect to feel “aftershocks of the aftershock.”

“It’s not a sign of anything different happening. But what does occur when you get these large aftershocks, typically we have a whole series of aftershocks again,” Blakeman said.

The temblor rocked buildings and shook windows in the capital, and provoked nervous smiles among dignitaries arriving for the ceremony at the congressional building in coastal Valparaiso. Bolivian President Evo Morales seemed briefly disoriented and Peru’s Alan Garcia joked that it gave them “a moment to dance.”

Buildings emptied and streets crowded with people seeking higher ground in coastal Constitucion, a city wiped out by the tsunami that followed the quake. Pinera planned to visit the city shortly after his swearing-in.

NEW DELHI: In Hockey World Cup 2010 Germany will play England in the first semi-final, while the second semi-final will be played between Australia and the Netherlands.

From Pool B, Australia and England easily qualified for the semi-finals. Both teams got 12 points each from 5 matches. While Australia lost only to England, England lost the last game to Spain.

The Pool A witnessed tough competition among three teams – Germany, the Netherlands and South Korea. While Germany qualified for the semis with 11 points from 5 matches, the Netherlands and South Korea were tied at 10 points each from 5 matches.

The Netherlands were lucky enough to sail through the semi-finals on a better goal difference, despite their shocking 1-2 loss to South Korea in the last group match yesterday. They had won the first three matches, but drew the fourth with Germany and lost the last one to South Korea.

Unfortunately, no Asian team could qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup Hockey 2010. Only South Korea put up some good efforts will play Spain for 5-6 spot now. India may finish either 7th or 8th, while Pakistan will have to content with either 11th or 12th position.

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NEW DELHI INDIA: In Hockey World Cup 2010 Germany will play England in the first semi-final, while the second semi-final will be played between Australia and the Netherlands.

From Pool B, Australia and England easily qualified for the semi-finals. Both teams got 12 points each from 5 matches. While Australia lost only to England, England lost the last game to Spain.

The Pool A witnessed tough competition among three teams – Germany, the Netherlands and South Korea. While Germany qualified for the semis with 11 points from 5 matches, the Netherlands and South Korea were tied at 10 points each from 5 matches.

The Netherlands were lucky enough to sail through the semi-finals on a better goal difference, despite their shocking 1-2 loss to South Korea in the last group match yesterday. They had won the first three matches, but drew the fourth with Germany and lost the last one to South Korea.

Unfortunately, no Asian team could qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup Hockey 2010. Only South Korea put up some good efforts will play Spain for 5-6 spot now. India may finish either 7th or 8th, while Pakistan will have to content with either 11th or 12th position.

NEW DELHI INDAI: The Netherlands have advanced to the semifinals of the field hockey World Cup despite losing to South Korea 2-1 on Tuesday.

The Netherlands had a better goal difference than South Korea, which will miss its first semifinals in three World Cups.

The Dutch will play Pool B winner Australia on Thursday, while Pool A winner Germany will meet England in the other semi.

The Koreans face Spain in a playoff for fifth.

Ronald Brouwer opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the first minute. South Korea hit back through Nam Hyun-woo’s penalty corner in the 32nd, and won on a field goal by Seo Jong-ho in the 45th.

NEW DELHI INDIA: With their hopes of a semi-final place receding fast, Pakistan need to force a big win as they take on the weakest Pool B side South Africa in the Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium today.

Like their sub-continental cousins India, Pakistan first have to win both their remaining games to keep alive their chances, which would also depend on the results of other games in the pool.

Having conceded 22 goals without earning a single point in their three games, South Africa have turned out to be the favourite whipping boys in the tournament and provide a good opportunity to Pakistan to find their bearings after the 2-5 defeat against England in an exciting game Thursday.

England now top the pool with nine points, having won all their matches, followed by while Australia and Spain with six each. Pakistan and India are on three points.

For Pakistan, the road ahead would be anything but smooth, as what looks like a relatively easy game against the African team would be followed by the match against strong title contenders, Australia, who have been on a song after the shock defeat by England in the opener.

For Pakistan, forward Shakeel Abbasi has sparkled in the Cup, and would have to take an extra load today to ensure an emphatic victory for the four-time winners. They lost to India 1-4 in the opener before getting past Spain 2-1, and then went down to the in-form England.

Dave Matthews Band’s annual pilgrimage to South Florida will be on July 30-31 this time around.

Tickets go on sale for DMB on Saturday for both dates.

Matthews and his band have made South Florida a must-visit on their grueling touring schedule. DMB’s ultra-loyal fanbase has made the trip worthwhile, as the band sometimes pulls songs out of its repertoire it might not normally play in other cities.

GWALIOR: India Vs South Africa Gwalior 2nd ODI live streaming updates :- Indian will face South African rivals at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here in second one day international after narrow one-run win over the proteas in the first match of the series.

The hosts have won seven out of the nine ODI’s that they have played here including one against South Africa, when they trounced the visitors by 38 runs in a 45 over-match on November 12, 1991.

A cursory look will reveal that the pitch of Roop Singh Stadium has been batting friendly.
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India the team would also do well to remember that this was at the same venue little known Kenyan team had humbled India led by Mohammad Azharuddin on May 26, 1996.

Ronaldo has said he would retire from the game in 2011 once his deal with Corinthians ends.
The former PSV, Barcelona, Inter, Real Madrid and Milan striker announced his plans to stop from playing in a press conference in Brazil. “I renewed my contract for another two years and this will be my last,” Ronaldo said. “I will play until December 31st, 2011 and then I will retire from playing football. “I want to give my maximum for Corinthians and to finish my career having won something important with this shirt.” He won the Player of the Year award thrice during his career. Reports suggest the striker would be offered a director’s role at the club once he retires.

Joannie Rochette Vancouver 2010, A gutsy heart felt performance by Joannie Rochette who held her nerve for three incredible minutes, brought a lump to the throat of everyone who watched her performance in the Olympic ice skating competition.

The Canadian star stole the show after dissolving into tears following a near faultless performance just two days after her mother’s sudden death. It leaves the skater in third place at the half way stage. The six time Canadian champion left all her troubles behind her for the three minute routine of her sultry performance to La Cumparsita.

After the performance the crowd went wild and the calm skater could then not hold back her tears. As she waited for the results she was in the arms of her coach Manon Perron as she received a total of 71.36 putting her just behind Yuna and Japan’s Mao Asada. Rochette said after that she will remember it “forever.” She added that she received a lovely welcome.