Archive for the ‘Celebration’ Category

The World’s Longest Cross-Sea Bridge Opened

July 2nd, 2011Posted by Semidoppel

China just opened the world’s longest sea-cross bridge last Thursday, June 30, 2011. The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in Qingdao is 42 kilometers (26 miles) long, it links China’s eastern port city of Qingdao and an offshore island named Huangdao. Check the image after the jump

The “Daily Show” Audience Will Be Sent to DC by Oprah

October 16th, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

Oprah surprised the “Daily Show” audience when she appeared last Thursday on the show. When she was on the show, she asked the audience to open red envelopes under their chairs, and after that she told them that they will be sent to Washington DC this month.

Kevin VanDam Wins Bass Master Classic 2010

February 22nd, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

The five-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year made it again. For the third time Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo successfully won his Bassmaster Classic title. He won $500,000 after he finished with 51-pounds, 6-ounces of Lay Lake bass. The second placer is Jeff Kriet (with46-pounds, 6-ounces) and Todd Faircloth (with 44-pounds, 3-ounces) gained third place. The [...]

Shaun White Won His Second Winter Olympic Medal

February 18th, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

Shaun White known as the “Animal” or “The Flying Tomato” is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder who won his first Olympic Gold Medal in 2006, and this time he made it again. He won his second Olympic Gold Medal, after successfully dominated the halfpipe on the Cypress Mountain. He has a score of 46.8 [...]

Jamie McMurray Wins Daytona 500

February 15th, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

Daytona Beach, Fla. Jamie McMurray successfully won the Daytona 500 race held last February 14, 2010. It was his first time to win a NASCAR event like this. He beat his tough competitor Dale Earnhardt Jr., with only 0.12 seconds difference. The next three top racers Greg Biffle, Clint Bower and Kevin Harvick completed the [...]

Pacquiao as Philippines’ Athlete of the Decade

January 13th, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

On March 1, 2010, Many Pacquiao will have recognition as the Athlete of the Decade, the event will be held at the Manila Hotel. After gaining “Athlete of the Year” five times (in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008)he is no longer eligible to the title, he should be elevated to a higher one. Just [...]

What’s Open and What’s Closed on New Year’s Day

January 2nd, 2010Posted by Semidoppel

It’s New Year’s Day, for Americans this day is a celebration of different festivals, so people go out and enjoy themselves. But if you’re into shopping, better check the local listings in your area, because some stores are closed but some are open but for limited hours only. Several local newspapers and blogs list openings [...]