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A New York Sports Scene With No Millionaires |
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Written by Michelle V. Agins
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Thursday, 06 August 2009 19:25 |
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Cricket, to many Americans, is a baffling sport, slow-paced and governed by incomprehensible rules. But in New York City, where the game is played in a half-dozen amateur leagues, mostly by people of Caribbean and South Asian descent, it is organized around a principle that will make sense both to aficionados and to those who can’t tell a wicket from a tickle: Fandom has its rewards.
“Very often, if you go to a cricket match and attach yourself to one of the teams, you will be given food at the end of the day,” said Joseph O’Neill, whose novel “Netherland” centers on an immigrant New Yorker’s scheme to build an international-level cricket stadium. Fans, he pointed out, are “not very numerous,” so the players happily share their spicy chicken or goat curries “as a matter of courtesy.”
Bring along a bottle of rum to share, Mr. O’Neill added, and “very quickly, you will have a party on your hands.”
For frugal sports fans, there may be no better introduction to the diversity of New York.
DESCRIPTIONLibrado Romero/The New York Times Cricket in Van Cortlandt Park.
But cricket — which you can watch most Sundays at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, at Marine Park in Brooklyn and at the Staten Island Cricket Club (check www.newyorkcricket.com for details) — is just the tip of New York’s minor-sports iceberg.
Forget big-league baseball, ice hockey, football and tennis: they’re overhyped, overcrowded and expensive. All over the five boroughs, decidedly urban games like handball and stickball are as popular as ever, imports like cricket and rugby are flourishing, and even Ping-Pong is surging.
Best of all, these games cost nothing to watch, almost nothing to play and will often lead tourists and residents alike into corners of the city they might otherwise never see.
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Macau: a great attraction for travelers from all around the world |
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Written by Lizathomas
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Friday, 18 December 2009 16:16 |
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Macau, is a southern coast city of China. It is located at the south of Guangdong Province, on the tip of the peninsula formed by the Xijiang (West River) on the west and the Zhujiang (Pearl River) estuary on the east. Macau is situated 145 km southwest of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and 60 km western side of Hong Kong. It is next to the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone.
Macau facing the South China Sea in the south and east has thriving industries such as electronics, textiles and toys. There is also a remarkable Macau tourism industry that features a wide range of hotels, resorts, restaurants, stadiums and casinos. Macau, one of the richest cities in the world, tempts all with the variety of entertainment.
The Templo de A-Má, a temple built in 1448 dedicated to Matsu - the goddess of seafarers and fishermen - has given Macau its name. The following are the must see places in Macau:
* Casino at Venetian Macao
* Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre
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Choosing Vehicles in Travel |
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Written by badar
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Monday, 22 March 2010 15:11 |
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Choosing Vehicles in Travel
While you will be traveling anywhere with work or recreational purposes, you will be faced with the choice of vehicle will you climb. You can choose a vehicle car, plane, ship or train. please choose according to your vehicle comfortable.
important information today is as follows;
NCAA Bracket 2010 Update : Sweet 16 Bracket
NCAA Bracket 2010 Update
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Written by badar
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Saturday, 20 March 2010 13:01 |
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Travel Mary Shieler
Mary Shieler frequent travel, both abroad and in the country of origin. travel is a special motivation for a person to express his soul, find the hidden creativity and finds himself.
and other news; Mary Shieler — Right now, there are many internet users are busy to talk about Mary Shieler. I don’t know what the reason behind, but the question is, who is Mary Shieler? Honestly speaking, I myself never knew her. But after I surfed the search engines to get complete information about it, I found that Mary Shieler becomes a hot trends due to some romantic issues.
According to some sources I read, it’s just like a triangle love in cyber life. In an online chat room, ther is 18-year-old girls named “Jessi” who fallen in love with young and handsome marine called as Marinesniper. But what Jessie never expected is that the “Sweet sexy Marine” isn’t real. In fact, he is a 46-year old married man who finally known as Thomas Montgomery.
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Honeymoons For The Adventurous In Fiji |
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Written by Meghan Burton
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 07:28 |
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If your luxury honeymoon is about exploring the natural world with the person you love, it might be worth considering Fiji as your destination. Fiji features all the trademarks of a true luxury beach honeymoon, but is also perfect for those who like their share of adventure. Fiji offers some fantastic options for getting out and challenging yourselves during the day with plenty of relaxation time in the evenings. It's the perfect place for a truly varied honeymoon.
The islands of Fiji have two personalities. Islands in northern Fiji consist of rugged rainforest edged by sandy beaches and clear water. Their interiors provide opportunities for walking, hiking, and even white water rafting or kayaking if you truly want to take your life into your hands. Fiji's northern beauty is also appreciable from cruises around the islands. These might be the best deal for the cost-conscious consumers; even though their prices can be quite high, all meals and activities are included, so the expenses won't add up too rapidly.
If exploring on foot is more your style, you can hire a 4 wheel drive vehicle or join in on a tour group around some of the islands. You'll hike to some of the world's most beautiful waterfalls while keeping your eye out for some of Fiji's totally unique flora and fauna. Mountain biking and kayaking are just two of the fun activities you'll be able to do in addition to hiking and driving around the islands. And don't miss out on your time in the water. Snorkelling and diving are both great leisure activities that can really add something to your beach honeymoon.
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