The financial crisis has highlighted a dilemna in capitalist society, especially so in the United
States. Simply put, some corporations and institutions have been deemed just too big to fail - the
damage of letting their poor decisions break them would be so great for society that it is deemed
in the public interest to bail them out.
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What's there to say?
The coach is sacked, a whole lot of laundry is aired, some no doubt utter bullshit, other true.
Frank is scapegoated for a long period of administrative incompetence in the Roar and the FFA.
At the same time - quick, someone mentioned a 50% hike on the already most expensive tickets in the
league might have 'contributed' to the disappearing crowds - the Roar announces a 15% price cut and
a special promotion letting kids in free.
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SoccerLens 31 August @ 07:07 AM EST
Round 4 of the Hyundai A-League wrapped up yesterday, with the round producing some mixed and
surprising results.
Adelaide United vs North Queensland Fury
Hindmarsh Stadium 10,733
3-3
10,733 people braved the rain, and the majority watched in horror as North Queensland went ahead
first after Robbie Fowler timed a run perfectly to score off a James Robinson wonder-cross, to the
delight of the captain.
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MVFC Blog 16 August @ 02:54 AM EST
One point from two home games is hardly something to be pleased about, but last night's comeback
draw felt like a win. The revamped back line was quite atrocious at times in the first half, but
tightened up considerably in the second period. Not coincidentally, Melbourne showed a lot more
class going forward after the break.
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We're only an hour or so away from the first match of A-League ver. 5 and already it's promising to
be a cracker of a year!
Two new teams in Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury, new and "unique" kit designs, a host
of new faces from local and abroad, ex-socceroos and marquee talent the likes of Robbie Fowler,
Jason Culina, Mile Sterjovski, Chris Coyne, Jacob Burns etc.
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We're only an hour or so away from the first match of A-League ver. 5 and already it's promising to
be a cracker of a year!
Two new teams in Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury, new and "unique" kit designs, a host
of new faces from local and abroad, ex-socceroos and marquee talent the likes of Robbie Fowler,
Jason Culina, Mile Sterjovski, Chris Coyne, Jacob Burns etc.
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Over 26,000 tickets have been sold for the Brisbane Roar Celtic friendly in July.
No surprise really, people just want to see quality..eh Fozzie.
(And I'm a Celtic fan of some mileage in case you are new to the blog)
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