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To Aforek...

Goal keepers enjoy special privilege inside the penalty box. They are allowed to use their hands. They also have special "protection" inside the goal box (the rectangle around the goal inside the penalty box) where they cannot be obstructed / blocked by opposing players.

The knee thing looks a bit rough (it's primarily a self-protection measure) but if the intent is clearly to go for the ball (and getting there first!) there is no foul. If the goalie goes for the man then it's clearly a foul (including red / yellow cards and penalty).

That is basically what I was about to write as well.

I just looked at the video several times. normal speed and slo mo. I clearly went for the ball, which he accomplished AND got there first. I do not think Neuers leg/knee lifting was an intend to injure Higuain, but more to protect himself. If he didnt lift his leg, his whole upper body would have been exposed without any protection...at the speed and force the collision happened, with an exposed uppbody, Neuer would of most certainly suffered some sort of injury....broken rib(s) perhaps?

Neuer aimed for the ball, got there first and protected himself.

Higuain was trying to get to the ball first, didn't succeed and then collided with Neuer.

Why should a penalty/freekick been awarded? Or even a card given to Neuer?

I would say its Germanys turn again to win. Very simple reason. We win the world cup every 20 years

1954, 1974, 1990 ( 4 years early ) and now to get back on track: 2014 .

Just thought to bring this thread back up

JAWOHL!!! ))))

Up until this morning it said...drumroll please:

3am.

Scarf, I believe you have the kickoff time wrong for this game. From what I researched it starts at 2am.

Can't wait

I don't think the German defense will be high up in the pitch as when they played Algeria...so Manuel Neuer will probably not be needed as a sweeper

Algeria had early chances to really rattle the Germans but could not take them. Once Germany settled the ship in the 2nd half you felt a German win was inevitable. Algeria took them to extra time and really made them work for it. Neure had to make several dashes outside the area to clear as Algeria exposed the pedestrian German central defence repeatedly.

Welcome to the future of soccer. It looked like the German central defenders were sleeping, but if you watch closely, they were always high up in the pitch...higher up than a usual central defender. Mainly to assist opening the game. This is only possible with Neuer as a goalie. Germany has many many other great and talented goalkeepers, but the coach chose Neuer for his playing style...an active goalkeeper. You'll see more of these "exposed" defenses...especially when other teams catch on to it or use it as another tactical option.

If you really recap the game, how many CLEAR chances did Algeria have? And with clear chances I don't mean " if Neuer wouldnt have stood where he was" or "the defender made a last second block"....not too many. Maybe 3 at most ( including the 1 they scored ).

Ok, I rearranged a few things. Thanks for the hint that now 6 players from a country can be picked. For some reason I thought I read 4 players and picked only 4. But with your note, I changed my lineup again. Let's see if I can move up a bit in the world ranking

Well, that makes me feel a bit better for being only average in this group. Looks like there are a few knowledgeable guys in the group

I picked 3 too many japanese players. I thought they would do good this world cup. I'll have to do some transfers pretty soon....

I'll watch it, but dude, isn't Klose already too old now? I think it's more a legend what he once was, not who he is now.

Well, I am glad I don't have to do the talking for him. Klose answered your question 2 minutes after entering the field

But in all seriousness, he may be old and MAY not be able to bring 100% over 90 minutes. But he sure can play 45 minutes and make a mess in the opponents defense. It's always been fun watching him play over the years.

Nevertheless, it was a great 2nd half. I missed most of the 1st half...but from what I heard, it wasn't that good of a first half anyways.

Unfortunately the game is at a bad time. Too late to stay up for it and too early to wake up for it. Weeeeell, maybe I will wake up for it. It would be the first German world cup match I will miss since 1994 .

I think it will be a good match.

The German lineup will probably be the same as in the Portugal match. I just hope that Klose will get at least 30 minutes of playing time.

oh, slow start for me. It will get better

I would say its Germanys turn again to win. Very simple reason. We win the world cup every 20 years

1954, 1974, 1990 ( 4 years early ) and now to get back on track: 2014 .

I just signed up for for the/a Fantasy League for the first time and joined this group

If you have a current registered business, the labor department in your area will post a job opening on their website with your needed requirements for staff

so can anyone tell me was the curfew imposed in places like Surin and Ubon last night.

I did close the restaurant around 8:30 - 9:00 instead of 10pm to give the staff enough time to drive home.

I also noticed a sign on the makro entrance door...it was written in Thai, but they shortened their opening hours to 8pm ( instead of 10 pm ).

I also did notice much fewer cars driving along the busy Uppalisan road after 10pm.

So I would say it is being enforced.

This is in ubon by the way.

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In at Peppers yesterday morning and it was good to have a decent breakfast with all the trimmings. My Son had the curry chicken pie and he had to go back and get a second one. Still is the best place in Ubon for a breakfast and good coffee. Thanks for the fantastic cake you made for my wedding Julian. It was a hit.

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Thank you John. I am glad it was a hit . Good luck to you and your wife in Prachuap Khiri Khan ( Yes, I had to google the spelling of that area )

Will you make Jaegerschnitzel as well? We were talking about it and I'd like to let my wife taste it as well. And do you make mashed potatoes??

And fried potatoes, also called Bratkartoffeln?

I love that with a lot of fried onions on top of the mashed potatoes.If possible, would you please send me a copy of your new menu card?

Does the Stir Moose with Sirchai sauce come with potato salad, or French Fries?

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We actually had Fried Potatoes / Brat Kartoffeln a few weeks ago as a special instead of the Potato Salad. We will have constantly changing specials that will include things like Meat Loaf, Pork Roast, Stuffed Peppers, ST Louis style BBQ Ribs and maaaaaany more goodies. Some of those dishes will have the Brat Kartoffeln or Mashed Potatoes with them.

We can make a Jaegerschnitzel "on the fly"...shouldn't be a problem. The trick is, catching my dad or brother in a good mood .

And yes, I will send you a copy of the new menu. I just need to snap a couple more pictures and it will be finally be released.

Thank you Mike. I am glad you enjoyed it. Things are finally moving along a lot faster and we are starting to get things done. Finalizing the last bits of the menu and then focus on the bakery part and on the planned "small" remodel/redesign. The bar is almost ready and fully stocked to quench anybodys thirst and taste.

Is the Peppers bakery making any German style breads yet? Julian, the owner said he was considering the option.


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Yes sir, we are making the German style bread already. We are still working out the "problem" with how much to bake at a time. We want to sell it as fresh as possible, but obviously not bake too much at once. We'll figure something out.

Also, we got a few bags of imported flour delivered today and will have something to play around with to offer a variety of good breads.

A deli counter is in the works as well .

Julian

Yes, I made a mistake. Unfortunately I cant find how to edit my post...so here the revised version.

My brother received his work permit and they validated it until may 5th ( which is the same date as his permission to stay stamp in his passport ). We asked to get a 1 year work permit, but they refused to do it.

What I am thinking of doing now, is just trying my / his luck and go to Phibun and talk with the immigration officer and see if we can extend the current visa another year or apply for a new 1 year multiple non-b. Maaaaaybe, just maybe, he can get a new visa that way. Worst case scenario would only be a 'can not', right?

If that doesn't work I'll probably seek help from a lawyer, which I still don't have a good one yet .

So, quick update.

My brother just picked up his work permit and validated it until May 5th ( same as his permit to stay stamp in the passport ). They refused to give him a 1 year Visa.

What I am thinking of doing now, is just trying my / his luck and go to Phibun and talk with the immigration officer and see if we can extend the current visa another year or apply for a new 1 year multiple non-o. Maaaaaybe, just maybe, he can get a new visa that way. Worst case scenario would only be a 'no', right?

Thanks for all your help and information so far Ubonjoe.

we received our Visa for the first time from the US in March 2013. Non immigrant B and have to do border runs every 90 days

The problem with the duration of the work permit is that for some reason they give you a work permit for 30 days and then you have to go there again and they will give it to you until your Visa expires. This has been the case with me and it also happened to others that I spoke to about this.

I wish he will receive the 1 year work permit, but realistically speaking, I think he will get a work permit issued either until March 19th ( Visa Expires ) or May 5th ( entry stamp expiration ). When we pick up the work permit and it will only be valid for said dates, I'll try and see if I can get it for one year.

Let's say the work permit situation works out, he will leave the country to apply for a new non-immigrant B Visa after his current one expires. You mentioned he will have to go to Penang ( or some western countries ). Why cant he go to the Thai Embassy in Vientiane for example?

Ok, so a little update. We applied for his work permit today and according to the person who accepted and looked over the information the work permit should be ready for pick up in 3-4 days. We'll go there on monday and hopefully pick it up.

Now, assuming he gets his work permit that will probably valid for 30 days, from what I understand he needs to leave the country to apply for his a new non-b? visa

It is not possible to apply for this type of Visa from within Thailand?