Why is it everytime I go out and ride my bike on the road somewhere I get at least one person that decides they need to shout obscentities or honk their horn at me? People that ride their bikes DO have to follow the rules of the road like everyone else and we do have to make sure we are being a safe as possible. There are hardly any designated areas or bike lanes around this town, so I am sorry if I need to get exercize and it happens to be on the same road you are on at the exact same time you're having a bad day, but there is no reason to treat me like I have no right to be on the road. You just have to grit your teeth and bear it.
It would be nice if the city could take some money and invest in making more roads the have bike lanes, then obviously it would make things a lot safer and easier for bikers to get around. I mean, it's not like biking is a new thing. It has been around for a long time, so you would think people could start getting used to seeing us out there sharing the same roads they drive on. Although I remember when I was a kid riding around my town, Ozark, all over the place. I had a little ten speed that I would ride and I do not remember one time anyone ever saying anything to me about it. No honks on the horn, no yelling obscene things, nothing of the sort!
I can understand people thinking that they are in a car and that they have the right-a-way, but the truth is, like I said, bikers still have to follow the rules and with that said, we have a right to be on the road!
ZO
Friday, June 18, 2010
World Cup
I am so excited for the world cup to be here!!! This is one of the greatest times that only comes around every four years and is one of the biggest sporting events worldwide! The World Cup is comprised of 32 teams competing for the ultimate trophy and to state their claim as the number one soccer (futbol) team in the world! (http://www.fifa.com)
The United States qualifued for this tournament as it has the last six tournaments in a row. (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/team/history/_/id/660/united-states?&cc=5901&ver=us) The US team is nothing compared to some of the monsters out there such as Brazil, Italy, or France, but their tough and have a good fight in them until the end of each match.
So far in this tournament they have tied twice, once against England and once against Slovenia, today. They are technically still in the contest to see if they can move on to the second round, which is single elimination, although it is going to be a tough road ahead. Their next opponent is Algeria.
There are a few problems I have with the World Cup this year. The referees are really making some terrible calls! Today for example, the US team would have won, but the main referee called an offside penalty against the US team when it clearly was not and we had a goal taken away from us! The video is at the link here... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGc6Kld7nzc)
The rules is as followed, when the player kicks or passes the ball, the offensive player it is intended for must be even woth the last denfender on the opposing team. In this instance, he absolutely was ONSIDE!!!!!!!
On the other side I can understand that the referee has a very stressful job and gets calls wrong every once in a while. This one however, should have been an easy call and not missed. Especially on a stage this large and in a worldwide competition!
ZO
The United States qualifued for this tournament as it has the last six tournaments in a row. (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/team/history/_/id/660/united-states?&cc=5901&ver=us) The US team is nothing compared to some of the monsters out there such as Brazil, Italy, or France, but their tough and have a good fight in them until the end of each match.
So far in this tournament they have tied twice, once against England and once against Slovenia, today. They are technically still in the contest to see if they can move on to the second round, which is single elimination, although it is going to be a tough road ahead. Their next opponent is Algeria.
There are a few problems I have with the World Cup this year. The referees are really making some terrible calls! Today for example, the US team would have won, but the main referee called an offside penalty against the US team when it clearly was not and we had a goal taken away from us! The video is at the link here... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGc6Kld7nzc)
The rules is as followed, when the player kicks or passes the ball, the offensive player it is intended for must be even woth the last denfender on the opposing team. In this instance, he absolutely was ONSIDE!!!!!!!
On the other side I can understand that the referee has a very stressful job and gets calls wrong every once in a while. This one however, should have been an easy call and not missed. Especially on a stage this large and in a worldwide competition!
ZO
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