Thursday, 14 September 2006 New Rockstar Crowned What did I tell ya? I called it!!! And the news is out there! [listening to: Mystify - INXS ] 6:19:25 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! TV On This Day : Sep 14 September 14: 786- Harun al-Rashid (pictured) became the Abbasid caliph upon the death of his brother al-Hadi. 1752 - The British Empire adopted the Gregorian calendar , skipping eleven days ( September 2 was followed directly by September 14 ). 1812- Napoleon’s invasion of Russia: Napoleon and his Grande Armée captured Moscow , only to find the city deserted and burning. 1959 - The Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 crashed onto and became the first man-made object to reach the Moon. 1960 - The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. [listening to: Sonnet - The Verve ] 6:16:26 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! Random Quiz : Are You Masculine or Feminine? No Comment Needed You Are 46% Feminine, 54% Masculine You are in touch with both your feminine and masculine sides. You’re sensitive at the right times, but you don’t let your emotions overwhelm you. You’re not a eunuch, just the best of both genders. Are You Masculine or Feminine? [listening to: Castles - Sandi Thom ] 8:05:02 AM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! Random Grant Thomas Sacking dominates the news The stories continue to grow. Is there no other news in the AFL this week??? Pyke enters St Kilda arena as a contender The Age, Australia - 7 hours ago DUAL West Coast premiership player Don Pyke has firmed for the St Kilda coaching job, a position that looms as one of the most sought after in the AFL. The Age Solo approach sank Thomas The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago LESS than a day after St Kilda sacked its coach Grant Thomas, president Rod Butterss said his board had become frustrated with Thomas’ “Alex Ferguson model” of running the club. Same old story but the young players wanted different end The Australian St Kilda restores law and order The Australian What the papers say AFL The Age- The Age all 90 news articles » Powell retires from Saints The Australian, Australia - 7 hours ago ST KILDA midfield player Stephen Powell has become the first member of St Kilda’s old-timers brigade to retire in the wake of the Saints’ elimination final exit to St Kilda. Harvey decision looms The Age Powell done and dusted AFL Powell not only Saint to make exit Border Mail all 6 news articles » Sydney Morning Herald Saints may beat Swans to Everitt Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 8 hours ago Fun and games Sydney full-forward Michael O’Loughlin takes it easy at training yesterday. He is expected to be fit for the Swans’ preliminary final on Friday week. Saints shoot for coaching stars NEWS.com.au Ex-Roo starts in red Melbourne Herald Sun Saints shooting for star Townsville Bulletin all 5 news articles » Take the tip: things can change in an instant this time of year The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago CONSIDERED opinions are not worth much in football. That’s because what is considered good sense on Sunday morning, is considered flaky thinking by 5pm that afternoon. Alves says St Kilda has lost its way Border Mail, Australia - 12 Sep 2006 FORMER St Kilda coach Stan Alves believes the Grant Thomas sacking is a classic case of the St Kilda football club losing its way again. Sunday Times.au Assistants win endorsement AFL, Australia - 13 hours ago Fremantle assistant coach Mark Harvey and his West Coast counterpart Peter Sumich have been anointed as senior coaches in waiting by their respective bosses here as St Kilda begins its search for a new coach to replace the dumped Grant Thomas. Freo coach angry Courier Mail Freo assistant in running Sunday Times.au Hamill not done yet: Thomas RealFooty all 4 news articles » Thomas fallout is bad sign for club Border Mail, Australia - 1 hour ago ST Kildas next coach will find one of the best lists in the AFL comes with potentially-destructive baggage. While Saints president Rod Butterss downplayed the fallout from the shock axing of Grant Thomas … [listening to: Under the Gun [#] [#] - The Killers ] 8:01:45 AM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 1/10/2006; 5:08:42 PM.