42′ [1 - 0] F. Lampard goal

45′ [1 - 1] C.A. Tevez goal

51′ [1 - 2] C. Bellamy goal

Atletico, in buoyant mood after last week reaching the Copa del Rey final and on Sunday becoming the first team to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, took a 22nd-minute lead through Jose Antonio Reyes’ brilliant free-kick.

The Rojiblancos then created a host of good chances but were denied mainly by their former goalkeeper Leo Franco in the Galatasaray net, as well as the woodwork on one occasion.

And the home side’s inability to build a bigger lead could end up costing them dear after Galatasaray stunned their hosts by claiming a potentially crucial away goal 13 minutes from time through Keita.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Rely Run, Feb 11 2010 – Ken Lyotier lighting the cauldron from Ken on Vimeo.

In-form Arjen Robben’s penalty put Bayern in front on the stroke of half-time before Per Kroldrup struck back for the visitors.

But Massimo Gobbi was sent-off for a dubious elbow with 13 minutes left and Klose headed home the winner from close range – despite being three yards offside.

A total of 16 on-camera teleprompter systems from Autoscript (a Vitec Group Brand) are being used in NBC’s broadcast center studios and facilities at several sport venues in the Vancouver area. In addition, NBC will be using 13 of Autoscript’s WinPlus-NX news-prompter software systems exclusively for the production of the Winter Games.

Autoscript’s exclusive new 17-inch and 15-inch high-bright LED backlit monitors will be deployed on 14 of the 16 teleprompter systems. These monitors, designated LED17TFT and LED15TFT, were introduced at NAB 2009. NBC will also be using two of Autoscript’s highly portable 8-inch systems known as the TFT8-HB, each of which feature a high-bright monitor for use both outside in the sunlight and in indoor locations.

“Live on-air presentations offer no ‘second-chances,’ which is why a high-pressure environment such as the Winter Games demands the best production-technology solutions,” says Chip Adams, VP of venue engineering, NBC Olympics. “We partner with Autoscript for our teleprompting needs because their hardware and software products are the best, and work flawlessly and effectively each and every time.”

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The relaxed, turn-based progression of the game have led some to compare curling to chess and baseball.

The 2010 Winter Olympics got underway with the Opening Ceremony on Friday. Canadians are probably most proud of our dominance in curling. According to the online version of the Canadian Encyclopedia, the first reference to curling in song is “The Curling Club Polka” by a ‘Mr. Stevenson’ in 1871.

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CREATING A CEREMONIES ADDICTION

The Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies strive to capture the spirit and unique personality of the host city, province and country, while providing inspiring Olympic and Paralympic messages and entertaining billions world wide.

Atkins, who was the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Summer Games ceremonies as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 15 th Asian Games in Doha in 2006, admits that working on the Olympic Games becomes a bit addictive. The pressure is quite extraordinary on every member of the team. These are once-only events. Its a highly-charged experience with years of work coming down to one night, one time, and one place.

Its not surprising, then, that the majority of the Ceremonies Team has worked on past Games Ceremonies, including Calgary 1988, Sydney 2000 and Torino 2006. Marti Kulich, VANOCs Program Director, Ceremonies and Production Services, noted that it is not just a group of individuals but truly a team that will produce the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies. And what a team.

Ceremonies Creative Team members include Jacques Lemay, Ian Pool, and Catherine Ugwu, all of whom have previously worked on Olympic, Commonwealth and other international Games. Prominent Canadian music scene legends, Bruce Allen, Sam Feldman and Dan Fraser, are also on board. Ignatius Jones, Artistic Director of the 15th Asian Games Ceremonies, as well as Érick Villeneuve, acclaimed Director and Special Visual Effects Designer round out the 10-member team along with Atkins and Kulich.

The MCHH has become the place for hockey fans during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. The 65,000 square feet club boasts two sections for fans (the Fan Zone and VIP), three high-def screens for game time, drinks and dining, live music (including Barenaked Ladies and Tom Cochrane), and visits from big-name hockey stars like Wayne Gretzky (there on February 19) and Rob Blake (there on February 22).

Fans have two choices for attending the MCHH: $99 Fan Zone Passes (almost sold-out, so move fast if you want one) and $450+ VIP Passes (still available, but don’t wait too long on these, either).

The $99 Fan Zone Pass gets you complimentary food and “in and out privileges”. With the expensive VIP Passes, you get free, all-day gourmet cuisine, complimentary full bar (yes, free beer!), and a chance to actually meet the visiting Hockey Canada Alumni.

Major events at the MCHH include the Opening Night Party on February 12, Comedy Night in Canada with Brent Butt on February 18, and the IIHF Triple Gold Club Grand Induction Ceremony on February 22.

The Molson Canadian Hockey House is open for the duration of the Olympics, from February 12 – 28, 2010.

For more Vancouver Olympic celebrations and events, see Top 12 Free Olympic Parties.