Cougar Swimming Announces Signees Nov 27, 2008
Jenna Bekker (Centurion, South Africa), Evelina Bieleckaite (Kaunas, Lithuania) and Shelbi Luchini (Rodeo, Calif. will join the Cougars in 2009-10. (Wsucougars.com)
* Sports Briefs Nov 12, 2008
In an interview published last month in a Lithuanian newspaper, Garastas had lashed out at two US players from his old team Kaunas Zalgiris, center Loren Woods and guard Willie M. Deane III. Id fire that nigger who plays for Zalgiris right away, Garastas was quoted as saying, without saying which man he meant. The next generation [of Lithuanian players] isnt being groomed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cleaning Heavily Polluted Water At A Fraction Of The Cost Nov 3, 2008
The cost of tertiary treatment is a big problem, says Professor Viktoras Racys at the Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania the main project partner in Eureka project E. 2962 Euroenviron Biosorb-Tox. (Science Daily)
Lithuanians to Vote as `Political Ostriches' Ignore Nation's Economic Woes Oct 12, 2008
It's so difficult to tell who may take a lead, it feels like coffee fortune telling,'' said , a professor of political science at Kaunas University of Technology. It's clear though that a government will have to be coalitional -- there are no other options. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Paksas Taps Stunt-Pilot Biopic in Lithuania Comeback Bid After Impeachment Oct 6, 2008
Attending a showing of ``The Pilot'' on Sept. 24 at a cinema in the city of Kaunas, Paksas was greeted by a standing ovation and flowers from admirers. His virtue is honesty, but his family and he himself suffered so much because of it,'' said retiree Emile Rusiniene, 73, after the credits rolled. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Early Warning System For Cardiac Patients For Home Use Sep 10, 2008
With the 30-month project completed and clinical trials of the prototype successfully concluded by Kaunas Medical University s Institute of Cardiology, the Lithuania Academy of Physical Education and the Research Institute of Cardiology at the University of Latvia, the next steps are to satisfy the EU s strict compliance requirements for medical devices and then source a company to manufacture and distribute the system. If successful, the first commercial HEART GUARD devices could be on the... (Science Daily)
AC Milan draws FC Zurich in UEFA Cup Aug 29, 2008
Ajax drew Serbian club Borac, while Sampdoria faces Kaunas of Lithuania. Tottenham face a tough first match away to Polish side Wisla Krakow, which was eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday, but still managed a 1-0 home win over Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
* Belarusians ease past Belgians Aug 8, 2008
On Tuesday FBK Kaunas beat Rangers 2-1 in Lithuania to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Latvians FK Ventspils and Norwegian side Brann Bergen drew 2-2 with Brann progressing on away goals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rangers exit Champions League in Lithuania Aug 6, 2008
Linas Pilibaitis gave FBK Kaunas 2-1 win in their Champions League qualifier ... (CNN) -- Scottish giants Rangers slumped to a shock European exit when Linas Pilibaitis gave FBK Kaunas 2-1 a aggregate win in their Champions League second qualifying round tie in Lithuania. (CNN -- International)
Kaunas skipper Nerijus Radzius on red alert for Nacho Novo threat Aug 5, 2008
Kaunas skipper Nerijus Radzius on red alert for Nacho Novo threat - The Daily Record ... Kaunas skipper Nerijus Radzius on red alert for Nacho Novo threat ... SKIPPER Nerijus Radzius last night admitted Kaunas fear Rangers' European talisman Nacho Novo. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Smith says Rangers must improve to move up Aug 4, 2008
The Glasgow side were soundly defeated 4-0 by a classy Liverpool team in a friendly at Ibrox on Saturday following on from Wednesdays goalless draw against FBK Kaunas in the first leg of the second qualifying round for Europes elite competition. The Scottish Premier League runners-up face Kaunas again in Lithuania on Tuesday (Aug 5) and Smith knows his team will have to do better than they did against Liverpool if they are to progress ... In the first half hour of the game against Kaunas on... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dog poo stops discus champion's training Aug 4, 2008
" Alekna said he was looking for another training ground, probably in Kaunas, about 100 km from the capital Vilnius. The 36-year-old won the discus at Sydney in 2000 and Athens four years ago. (Reporting by Nerijus Adomaitis; Editing by Greg Stutchbury) Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Not at All Somewhat Moderately Highly Very Highly Average (Not Rated) AP AP AP AP AP AP AP Reuters AP Reuters AP - Mon Aug 4, 12:05 AM ET FOX News - Sun Aug 3, 4:03 PM ET AP - Sat Aug 2, 3:17 PM ET... (Yahoo News)
* BATE leave Belgians feeling blue Aug 1, 2008
Elsewhere, Danish champions Aalborg won while Rangers were held to a 0-0 home draw by FBK Kaunas. Aalborg enjoyed a 5-0 home rout of Bosnian side Modrica while last seasons UEFA cup finalists Rangers now face a tricky trip to Lithuania after missing a hatful of chances to break down stubborn Kaunas at Ibrox ... Kaunas had started the match brightly with Brazilian Rafael Ledesma shooting over the bar in the eighth minute from 30m out. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Aalborg and Dinamo win, Rangers held by Kaunas Aug 1, 2008
BELGRADE: Danish champions Aalborg and Croatia s Dinamo Zagreb won their Champions League second qualifying round first-leg matches on Tuesday while Rangers were held to a 0-0 home draw by Kaunas ... Last season s UEFA Cup finalists Rangers face a tricky trip to Lithuania after missing a hatful of chances to break down stubborn Kaunas at Ibrox. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
* Ambitious Murata suffer reality check against Gothenburg Jul 17, 2008
Welsh champions Llanelli beat Latvias Ventspils 1-0 at home while Baltic rivals Kaunas of Lithuania triumphed 4-1 at Andorras Santa Coloma. Bosnian champions Modrica were also away winners, beating Dinamo Tirana 2-0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cal Men's Swimming Well Represented at USA Olympic Trials and Olympics Jun 27, 2008
Country: Lithuania Event: Men's Swimming - 50 Freestyle Hometown: Kaunas, Lithuania Years at Cal: 2004-05. Gimbutis was a member of the Lithuanian Olympic team in 2000 and 2004, and has qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the 50 freestyle. (Calbears.com)
42nd International Children's Games in San Francisco Attracts Athletes From Six Continents to Compete in Summer Games Mar 5, 2008
The confirmed participant cities to-date are: Lake Macquarie, Australia Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Eisenstadt, Austria Alkmaar, Netherlands Graz, Austria Joure, Netherlands Innsbruck, Austria Aukland, New Zealand Manama, Bahrain Lahore, Pakistan Halifax, Brantford Plock, Poland Hamilton, Brantford Hong Kong, PRC Kitchener, Brantford Macau, PRC Taipei City, Chinese Taipei Zhenjiang, PRC San Jose, Costa Rica Medias, Romania Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic Lanarkshire, Scotland Coventry, England... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Lafayette Hoops Takes on No. 13 Pittsburgh to Open 2008 Jan 2, 2008
Freshmen is from Toronto, Canada while is originally from Kaunas, Lithuania and currently resides in Los Angeles. (Goleopards.com)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Looking for Fourth in a Row, Leopards Host Highlanders on Monday Dec 1, 2007
Freshmen is from Toronto, Canada while is originally from Kaunas, Lithuania and currently resides in Los Angeles. NOTABLE NAMES FROM LAFAYETTE BASKETBALL: Some recognizable names in college basketball have been part of the Lafayette men's basketball program. (Goleopards.com)
Lafayette Men's Basketball Set to Open the 2007-08 Season Nov 10, 2007
Freshmen is from Toronto, Canada while is originally from Kaunas, Lithuania and currently resides in Los Angeles. ALL-TIME AT LAFAYETTE: In the 98 seasons of men's basketball at Lafayette College, the Leopards hold an overall record of 1181-1048. (Goleopards.com)
Lithuanian mayor bans gay rally Oct 26, 2007
" Many at the conference see this ban as further evidence of the Lithuanian administration's apparent lack of commitment to equality. The publication of a recent study from the Vyutas Magnus University in the city of Kaunas, was halted by university officials. A Professor of Sociology in charge of the project said he was convinced this was because it contained four pages exploring homosexuality. Vladimir Simonko from the Lithuanian Gay League said, "There is unfortunately institutional... (BBC News -- Europe)
Ratto: Chaos Is Order For Warriors Oct 21, 2007
"Even Lithuania (Zalgiris Kaunas) outrebounded us. It's just the way it is.". In fact, Nelson reminded the small group gathered about him that the Warriors don't get much rebounding from Jackson, either. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raptors Makes Victorious Return To ACC Oct 18, 2007
After a 13-day trip overseas as part of NBA Europe Live, the Toronto Raptors made a victorious return to home turf Wednesday, downing Zalgiris Kaunas from Lithuania 105-99 at the Air Canada Centre. T.J. Ford led Toronto with 13 points and 11 assists while Jason Kapono had 13 and Rasho Nesterovic, Jose Calderon, Kris Humphries, and Juan Dixon added 12 points apiece. (CityNews)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Jurgis Blekaitis, at 89; poet, editor at Voice of America Jul 27, 2007
Mr. Blekaitis was among the first to receive a degree in theater at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuania. He was an actor and director in Vilnius when World War II began. (Boston Globe)
Champions League Qualifiers R1 Jul 6, 2007
Derry City, Linfield, Dinamo Zagreb, Zilina, Kaunas, Tampere & More. The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland. (Suite101.com)
Red Star, Steaua get tricky Champions draw Jun 30, 2007
Scottish league runner-up Rangers was seeded into the second qualifying round and will face the winner of FK Zeta of Montenegro or FBK Kaunas of Lithuania. FK Zeta's appearance represents a first for Montenegro, which split from Serbia last year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
FACTBOX-Gay Pride events hit by by bans or violence Jun 22, 2007
The same month, bus drivers in the city of Kaunas refused to drive vehicles carrying ads promoting tolerance towards homosexual men and women, a campaign sponsored by the European Union and the Lithuanian government. Source: Reuters. (Reuters AlertNet)
UEFA fine Lithuania for racist banner during qualifier Jun 10, 2007
During the match in Kaunas on March 24, fans briefly brandished a large banner showing a map of Africa in the blue, white and red colours of France s flag, with the phrase Welcome to Europe. France won the game 1-0 after a second-half goal by Nicolas Anelka. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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Italy and Lithuania will play their Euro 2008 Group B qualifying soccer match in Kaunas on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Armenia stun Poland Jun 8, 2007
Close encounter: Italys Filippo Inzaghi (left) fights for the ball with Lithuanian goalkeeper Paulius Grybauskas during their Euro 2008 qualifier in Kaunas, Lithuania on Wednesday. Italy won 2-0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Euro 2008: England, France, Italy win Jun 7, 2007
Italy won at Kaunas on two goals by Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella, his first for Italy. "The players have improved and we closed (the season) in style," Azzurri Roberto Donadoni said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
European night goes to form Jun 7, 2007
It was also a night for first goals in Kaunas as Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella scored twice, his first goals for Italy,as the World Champions downed Lithuania 2-0. Italy are second in Group B with 16 points, two points behind France. (Aljazeera.Net)
Italy on roll, but looks to forget Faeroe goal Jun 6, 2007
"We're the world champions and our clubs dominate Europe. We need to go to Kaunas as winners and do what we know how to do," Materazzi added. The Azzurri opened Group B of European Championship qualifying with a 1-1 draw with Lithuania in Naples in September, when Tomas Danilevicius and Filippo Inzaghi traded goals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Powers rise, but England desperate in Euro Jun 6, 2007
"We need to go to Kaunas as winners and do what we know how to do.". Greece moved top of Group C by beating Hungary 2-0 on Saturday and Turkey losing 3-2 at Bosnia-Herzegovina. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Wake up, Azzurri Jun 5, 2007
In Kaunas, Filippo Inzaghi is certain to play again after Saturday s brace, with other forwards to be chosen among Alessandro Del Piero, Cristiano Lucarelli, Tommaso Rocchi and the young Fabio Quagliarella. Gianluca Zambrotta is due back from injury, but Donadoni said he will consider that the defender, like Cannavaro and midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, is burdened by a yellow card. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Make or break for England Jun 5, 2007
A tricky tie away to Lithuania in Kaunas will not help settle their nerves either. "The bad weather did not help, but we were very poor," said Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, whose late save denied the Islanders what would have been an historic draw. (iAfrica.com)
Italy lambasted at home for lacklustre display Jun 4, 2007
Italy have returned home for two days before departing to Kaunas on Tuesday. We didn t play very well. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inzaghi back in Italy squad for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Faeroe Islands, Lithuania May 28, 2007
Italy travels to play the Faeroe Islands in Torshavn on Saturday and Lithuania in Kaunas on June 6. Inzaghi played only one match at the World Cup last year, coming off the bench to score a late goal in the first round against the Czech Republic. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Infotainment May 10, 2007
Ruta Greiciute, a 22-year-old student at Kaunas Technology University. Flying The Flag (For You) HELSINKI: Scooh, United Kingdoms entry to the 2007 Eurovision song contest, performs the song Flying The Flag (For You) during a rehearsal. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Giraffe teaches students a lesson at zoo May 9, 2007
Ruta Greiciute, a 22-year-old student at Kaunas Technology University, was hospitalized with a broken collar bone and nose after the nine-year-old male giraffe, named Solut, attacked her ... "This was a very silly thing they did. The scared giraffe could have stomped her to death," Kaunas Zoo spokeswoman Angele Grebliauskaite said. (Albany Times Union)
Domenech includes four newcomers for Euro 2008 qualifier Mar 17, 2007
Domenech, facing many injury worries, selected for the first time midfielders Diaby and Diarra as well as Olympique Marseille teenager Samir Nasri and Monaco striker Frederic Piquionne in his 23-man squad to face Lithuania on March 24 in Kaunas and Austria four days later in Paris. France have to make do without strikers Thierry Henry, Louis Saha and Franck Ribery as well as midfielder and captain Patrick Vieira, all sidelined with injuries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Domenech calls up Diaby and Diarra to France squad Mar 15, 2007
Depleted by injuries to Thierry Henry, captain Patrick Vieira and Franck Ribery, France coach Raymond Domenech also selected Karim Benzema, Samir Nasri and Frederic Piquionne for the March 24 match in Kaunas. The 21-year-old Diarra has started only 31 games in his career, while the 20-year-old Diaby scored his second league goal in only his 10th start for the Gunners in a 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Wednesday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
From Boise State To The Stratosphere Feb 20, 2007
Hes also played in Venezuela (summer of 2000), Turkey (2001-02), Spain (2001-02) and Russia (2002-03) before catching on with BC Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, where hes still playing at the age of 35 ... The broad number of countries represented amid an avalanche of questions sent for star center Tanoka Beard of Zalgiris Kaunas say one thing loud and clear: our latest Fan Mail guest is a favorite across Europe and beyond ... All the best, Indre J. - Kaunas, Lithuania. (BroncoCountry.com)
