Insurgents used to mortar the thing every day. Luckily, it was a very large base and they were very poor read more

Insurgents used to mortar the thing every day. Luckily, it was a very large base and they were very poor shots.

He made a mistake by going into the ring, but it was his nephew, and this hooligan (Judah) -- that's read more

He made a mistake by going into the ring, but it was his nephew, and this hooligan (Judah) -- that's what he is, a hooligan -- committed these very flagrant fouls.

It's improved my physical strength, and I'm getting a lot better. There's not as much frustration.

It's improved my physical strength, and I'm getting a lot better. There's not as much frustration.

The speed on the water feels like 200 miles per hour.

The speed on the water feels like 200 miles per hour.

I've been dying to work with Simon since I saw Shaun of the Dead,

I've been dying to work with Simon since I saw Shaun of the Dead,

People have learned the tricks,

People have learned the tricks,

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high-quality read more

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high-quality goods, such as Isetan, are good picks.

Carlos felt really strong at the foot of the decisive climb, so we put Calvente and Piil up front to read more

Carlos felt really strong at the foot of the decisive climb, so we put Calvente and Piil up front to set the pace. With about six kilometers to go Carlos hit a bad patch and instead of risking a total meltdown, he made the sensible choice to ride at his own pace and he did actually manage to limit his time loss quite well. The other day Carlos was a bit better than Mancebo and today it was the other way round. The time differences are still very small. The way it looks right now Heras and Menchov are the strongest. But there's almost two full weeks left and a lot can happen in that time.

Right now with the roster as it exists, they're nowhere near contending. They're not even contending for the playoffs. That's read more

Right now with the roster as it exists, they're nowhere near contending. They're not even contending for the playoffs. That's going to be a tough pill to swallow for (Garnett). When you look up and you're now 30, and you don't see the team contending, it's hard. It's going to be a big dilemma for Kevin and those guys in what direction they go in.