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Rayo Vallecano are finally in a position to dream of La Liga survival. Photograph: Javier Etxezarreta/EPA In the middle of Rayo Vallecano's dark days, when they'd been beaten 15 times in 20 games and the goals were flying in; when they'd let in five from Atlético Madrid, five from Málaga, five from Villarreal, four from Espanyol, four from Sevilla, four from Barcelona, three from Madrid, three from Osasuna, and three from Valladolid; when they plummeted to 19th and stayed there for 11 long weeks; when the only reason they didn't fall further was that Betis were even worse; when even a glimmer of hope, a 4-1 win over Málaga, immediately gave way to a six-goal hammering; and when relegation wasn't an "if" but a "when"; there was a phrase that got repeated over and over: Paco Jémez will die with his ideas. Paco Jémez, though, had other ideas. Not because Rayo's coach was going to back down on his principles - "any club that signs me knows what it's getting," he insisted - but because he didn't have any intention of dying at all. Even when Rayo were a disaster, Jémez had his defenders. Off the pitch, that is. Last season, only two teams in Europe had the ball more than Rayo did: Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Early this season, when Rayo played Barcelona, they had more possession than them, the first team to manage it in 316 games. They threw men into attack, they were fun to watch, and parading the touchline in a dizzying array of multicoloured elbow patches and waistcoats, pink shirts and purple ties, Jémez urged them forward, always. In a country that values the aesthetic, or in which some do, he was eulogised for the way his teams played de tú a tú: as equals. Rayo didn't simply defend - sometimes they didn't defend at all - but instead they went for it. And, mostly, they lost. Rayo took the ball off Barcelona and Jémez declared himself "very proud". But they were beaten 4-0. They went to the Camp Nou where they were praised by Barcelona's

SPRING FORWARD TONIGHT, that means more time to practice your skills outdoors!

Are you using social media to promote your business? Or your blog? Or your website? Not sure what that means? Well .... if you've ever posted an article, or a blog entry, or a forum post then the answer is yes .... you are. Social media is the name given to the now large cluster of websites that essentially have their content created by their users. These sites are sometimes also called "Web 2.0 sites" .... and without a shadow of doubt .... iStadia is one of them.Are you using social media to promote your business? Or your blog? Or your website? Not sure what that means? Well .... if you've ever posted an article, or a blog entry, or a forum post here on iStadia then the answer is yes .... you are. Social media is the name given to the now large cluster of websites that essentially have their content created by their users. These sites are sometimes also called "Web 2.0 sites" .... and without a shadow of doubt .... iStadia is one of them.

Stomach dancing is sort of popular in western countries for each children and adults. For the adults, it's one of the best ways to understand your curves and even improve them further. There are totally different belly dancing classes that fits every particular person; from newcomers to intermediate and superior levels. If you want to begin belly dancing, choose a class that fits your talent and level. Show Your Physique Curve and Obtain Fitness by means of Belly Dancing (Read the full article)

Atkins Diet plan is like most other diet plans, in that staying on any diet is really frustrating; this is because it means adopting something that you are not normally used to. There are different kinds of diets out there, each offering a specific thing. One thing that stands out in all these diets

A vast diversity of terrain - from greenhorn to grab-your-avalanche-beacon - means nobody in the family gets bored. Create you own ski trip quote at the Big Sky here in Skiorganizers, and we will provide you the most awesome package that you and even a family will surely enjoy!

The Tri-Nations Tournament took off on August 28 with Springboks facing off against the Australia , fighting it out for the IRB's World Top Ranking. While any rugby game involves physical contact and excitement, this game made news for more than rugby . We know that New Zealand have already done enough to win the 2010 Tri Nations but that does not mean the action will stop, South Africa will be meeting Australia in this exciting looking match. These two teams have not have had the best of tournaments but both will be looking to claim the second spot, with that in mind a win here is absolutely crucial for both teams.

First off let me begin by talking a little about what eccentric training actual is and means. An eccentric movement is a "yeilding" movement where you are allowing the weight to lower (most of the time). Concentric is the opposite of eccentric and is actually where you are attempting to overcome the weight in which you are using.

ndy Murray's loss this week in the Australian Open served as a timely reminder of just how tough elite sport is.I mean, that's obvious, right? Surely by definition, to be the best in the World is a fantastically difficult thing to achieve. But that's on one level....

An interesting blog, and ensuing debate, on whether or not coaches need to be experts on their sport, and whether that means being an ex-player or athlete.

The web means that you can get free publicity quite easily and without spending money on PR - but you have to put yourself out there, for example by blogging or writing articles.

"When most people think of the Winter Olympics, they usually envision snow skiing, hockey or perhaps even curling. The cold weather means snow on the ground and a real challenge to getting in and out of a hot tub. Here are some ideas we came up with for what we are calling the Hot Tub Winter Olympics."

AFC Leopards have been fined Sh500,000 after the club fans caused the abandonment of their Kenyan Premier League game against Thika United a fortnight ago. The KPL Leagues and Competitions Committee also awarded two goals and three points to Thika United for the match that was abandoned in the 83rd minute. Thika were leading by a solitary goal by the time of abandonment. (READ: Fans disrupt AFC, Thika United league match) According to KPL Chief Executive Officer Jack Oguda, the committee found Leopards guilty of causing the abandonment of the game after their fans invaded the pitch before the end of the match. Referee Nassur Doka tried to restore normalcy but when it became clear it was becoming a security risk, he decided to call off the game. The chaotic Leopards fans engaged the police in running battles in and out of the Nyayo Stadium causing damage to private and public property. "The verdict is out and Leopards will have to pay Sh500,000 and forfeit the match. Thika United have been awarded the three points and a 2-0 win margin," said Oguda. The decision means Leopards remain 12th on the 16-team KPL log with 14 points from 13 matches after the league body opted not to dock the 13-time Kenyan champions points. Last week, Leopards Secretary General George Aladwa demanded that KPL awards the club three points claiming that Thika United, being the home team, failed to ensure there was enough security during the game. "Thika United were the home team, they should have provided enough security. Their players also refused to return to the field of play even after calm had been restored," said Aladwa. "We therefore demand that AFC Leopards be awarded the three points," he added.

Whatever reason you are working out for, transformative change cannot be made without effort. However, it doesn't mean it cannot be fun.

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