Scandal-clad Pakistan paceman Asif to wed

LAHORE: Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif, who is being investigated by British police in a major spot-fixing scandal, is to celebrate his wedding this week.

Asif and bride Sana Hilal signed a formal wedding contract under Islamic law in March, but a series of celebrations and receptions are due to take place in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore from Tuesday.

The 27-year-old was one of three Pakistani players provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council after a British tabloid claimed no-balls were delivered to order during last month’s Lord’s Test against England.

The ICC is expected to form a commission to hear the case after Scotland Yard completes an investigation.

“I hope marriage will be the turning point in my career and change my life in a positive way,” Asif was quoted as saying by local television channels.

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Bulls add 240 more points to KSE-100 Index

KARACHI: Investors at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) ignoring the turning down of KSE recommendations by the government, took fresh positions pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index up by 240 points to 9,677.

The share market opened 100 points low in reaction to the rejection of KSE’s recommendations but investors found good buying opportunity when the Index lost 119 points. All major and small investors as well as financial institutions went for accumulation, contributing 240 points to the Index at market close.

The market turnover was recorded at 138.4 million shares, 40 percent higher compared to yesterday’s trade.

Lotte Pakistan beat all actives as it took the lead at Rs9.05, up by paisas 9.

According to market analysts the investors are accumulating scrips on expectations of sound financial results of companies.

Afridi disappointed over close-contest defeat

DAMBULA: Pakistan cricket team captain Shahdi Afiridi expressed disappointment over close-contest and said Salman Butt has asked to take up the responsibility as vice captain.

Talking with Ateequr Rehman in Geo News program “ Captain’s Corner”, Afiridi said Shoaib Malik should also bear responsibility. He said team’s win could multiply the enjoyment of century but unfortunately it did not happened and his dismissal was the turning point for Pakistan. He expressed satisfaction over Shoaib Akhter’s spell and said team is now focusing on match against India.

kings

LOS ANGELES — For the Los Angeles Kings, the taste of defeat was especially bitter because it came on the heels of a good effort.

After getting blown out 7-2 in Game 5, the Kings did a lot of the little things right in Game 6. They outshot the Vancouver Canucks, 32-22. They went directly to the net for most of the night. They remained composed and took no dumb penalties. Most importantly, they battled as hard as they could and showed the will to win.

In the end, a trio of elite forwards trumped whatever the Kings threw at them In the end, a trio of elite forwards trumped whatever the Kings threw at them.

“(The) Sedin line played great,” a dejected Ryan Smyth said. “They were the difference tonight and throughout the series. Give them credit for that.””The Sedin line was tremendous,” Kings coach Terry Murray said. “They won the series. They won the game, and they made the difference. That’s what the best players are supposed to do.”

Samuelsson finished with seven goals and four assists, while the Sedins combined for five goals and 13 assists, including Daniel’s game-winner Sunday.

As the Kings sat dejectedly in their locker room after their elimination at the hands of the Canucks, one key moment stood out as the turning point of the series.

Leading 3-2 in the third period of Game 4, Roberto Luongo stopped Dustin Brown on a 2-on-1 opportunity, then shut the door on Alexander Frolov’s breakaway attempt. The Canucks rallied behind the pair of big saves and scored four goals in the third period to even the series at two wins apiece.

Sunday night in Game 6, the Kings led going into the third period. Again, they couldn’t batten down the hatches and were stung by Daniel Sedin’s fourth goal.

“That Game 4 in this building was probably the turning point,” Anze Kopitar said. “If you go up with a 3-1 lead to Vancouver, maybe things are a bit different. But you’ve got to learn from it. It’s going to make us stronger.”

“We had an opportunity in Game 4,” Murray said. “We had a 2-on-1, a breakaway, and (Luongo) makes the save whenever he has to make the save. That made the difference in the outcome of that game

Pakistan Beat Spain 2-1 to Earn 1st Win

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Tuesday overcame the 1-4 loss to India in the first match to pip Olympic silver-medallists Spain 2-1 and pocket their first points in the 12-nation tournament.

Pakistan led 1-0 at half-time through a goal by Abdul Haseem, before David Alegre drew level for Spain in the 65th minute after the goal was referred to the video umpire.

Pakistan earned their first penalty corner two minutes before the final whistle and veteran Sohail Abbas’ shot was deflected into the goal by Haseem for the winner.

“The World Cup started for us today,” said Pakistan coach Shahid Ali Khan. “I hope this is going to be the turning point for us in this tournament.

“We played to a plan and it worked.”

Pakistan will play their next match on Thursday against unbeaten England.

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Pakistan Beat Spain 2-1 to Earn 1st Win was first posted on March 2, 2010 at 9:41 pm.

TNA Turning Point 2009 Live Stream

TNA Turning Point 2009 Live Stream, The momentum of TNA Turning Point Live View is so strong that I took the time to find some places where I could see it. I found some sites that is why I am sharing with you. But so is coursethe to view the PPV, but there are some sites that have channels makes it possible for those without dollars to see it, but still nice.

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TNA Turning Point 2009 Live Stream was first posted on November 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm.

Maine Gay marriage vote

Latest updates about Maine Gay marriage vote, Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Too Close To Call, Gay marriage vote in Maine on Tuesday, was closely followed by a referendum, that gay-rights activists around the country wanted to demonstrate for the first time, that their cause can not win at the ballot box.

Voters had to decide to repeal or adopt the state law that would allow gay couples-Wed. Adoption of a law by the legislature in May, but never force, since the petition drive conservatives.

An early return was close to the competition, as expected. With 229 608 pedestrian precincts reporting, each side was 50 percent.

The vote to respect the law should mark the first time that the voters of any state support for gay marriage. This could energize activists nationwide and the blunt conservative claims that same-sex marriage has been foisted on state judges and legislators in the course is public.

However, repeal – New England, the region supports the country’s largest gay couples – would be another heartbreaking loss for the marriage equality movement, then opposed gay marriage in California a year ago.

It would also mark the first time voters had torpedoed the gay marriage law enacted by the legislature. When Californians rejected same-sex marriage, it was a response to the court’s decision, not legislation.

Maine Secretary of State, Matthew Dunlap, said turnout appeared higher than expected in the off-year elections, and voter interest came out strong. Even before Tuesday, more than 100,000 people – out of about 1 million registered voters – had voted absentee voting or polling.

Five other states have legalized gay marriage – Iowa, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut – but it was all so by law or court decision, not popular vote. Instead, constitutional amendments to ban gay marriage has been approved in all 30 Member States, where they have been in the vote. Source

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Maine Gay marriage vote was first posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:40 am.

A Christmas Carol Premieres in London

LONDON: A Christmas Carol Premieres in London, The premiere of A Christmas Carol took place in London’s festive West End tonight. Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins and Colin Firth all turned up to promote the movie at the star-studded premiere in Leicester Square.

Daniel Merriweather, Denise Van Outen, Faryl Smith, Lisa Butcher, Little Boots, Meg Matthews, Ozwald Boateng, Peter Andre, Phil Tufnell, Richard Hammond, Saffron Aldridge, Spandau Ballet, Taio Cruz, The Noisettes, The Saturdays and more celebs turned up to celebrate the launch of the film, which also coincided with the turning on of London’s Christmas lights.

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A Christmas Carol Premieres in London was first posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:31 pm.