Michael Ballack GermanyNo need for introductions with this player. A lot of people had thought when he went through a bad patch with Chelsea last year, with injuries, lack of form, and absence from the team, that Ballack had only moved to Chelsea from Bayern to raise his bank balance instead of his reputation.How he has proved everyone wrong this season. No more injuries, in some of the best form of his life as well as one of the first names on the Chelsea team sheet, he has overshadowed Frank Lampard and bossed the midfield in almost every game he played.Germany’s hopes will be boosted by his experience, physical presence and knack for scoring goals If anyone will lead Germany to the trophy, Ballack will.3. Franck Ribery FrancePerhaps going unnoticed to a certain extent, Ribery is regarded by many as one of the top-five midfielders in the world. Many say he goes un-noticed because of the lack of coverage and commercialism of the Bundesliga, but one thing is for sure: Ribery is quality.The French winger, who joined Bayern Munich at the start of last season, drove them to a league and cup double through dazzling displays of speed, passing, and goal scoring.
In 26 appearances for the club he has notched 11 goals and also a glut of assists to his name.With one goal and six assists already in the the qualifiers, he promises to light up the tournament. Named Player of The Year in the Bundesliga, don’t be surprised to see his name in the team of the tournament, whether or not France find glory in Euro 2008.2. Fernando Torres SpainTorres, although a world class talent with Athletico Madrid, never proved prolific in front of goal with a scoring average of only 15 goals per season.That was until Rafa Benitez took him to Liverpool, where has become arguably the best striker in the world.Pace, power, skill, and absolutely fearless, every defence should worry about this man. He can score goals from anywhere, and can leave you standing in awe at the same time.His partnership with David Villa for Spain is one of the most lethal in the world, and service to the strikers will no doubt be top notch due to the presence of Fabregas and Xavi in midfield amongst others.With 32 goals in 40 appearances for Liverpool and 15 in 46 for the national side, even Italy’s defensive rock Cannavaro should be afraid of “El Nino”.1. At least Rooney won’t be about for any more “winking” incidents….
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Missouri Workers Hurtby RecessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The ‘Help is HereExpress’ bus tour will be stopping in Missouri throughout the week of April 27- May 1 at various cities in order to help uninsured andfinancially-struggling Missourians access information on programs that provideprescription medicines for free or nearly free. With the state’s unemploymentrate now hitting 8.7 percent, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance(PPA) is ready to help state residents who face layoffs and loss of healthcare benefits find programs that provide prescription medicines for free ornearly free.The PPA, a nationwide effort sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical researchcompanies, provides a single point of access to more than 475 patientassistance programs that help those who are uninsured or strugglingfinancially.Nearly 200 of the programs are provided by pharmaceuticalcompanies.The “Help Is Here Express” bus will be at the following Missouri locations: Monday, April 27EVENT TIME:10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Southeast Missouri HospitalWellness Connection at West Park MallCape Girardeau, MOEVENT TIME:2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Scott County Health Department102 Grove Estates Ct.Sikeston, MOTuesday, April 28EVENT TIME:10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.ADDRESS:St. John’s Clinic 1100 W 10th Street Rolla, MOEVENT TIME: 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m.ADDRESS: St.
John’s Hospital 100 Hospital Drive Lebanon, MOWednesday, April 29EVENT TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Ozarks Community Hospital2828 North National Springfield, MOEVENT TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.ADDRESS: First Baptist Church 412 4th Street Monett, MOThursday, April 30EVENT TIME:10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.ADDRESS:Freeman Health SystemCorner of 32nd and McClelland Blvd Joplin, MOEVENT TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Regional Medical Center 901 S Adams Nevada, MOFriday, May 1EVENT TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Swopes Health Services 3801 Blue ParkwayKansas City, MOEVENT TIME:2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.ADDRESS: Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E 39th Street Independence, MO”The PPA, so far, has helped well over 143,000 Missourians find out if theymay qualify for free or discounted medicines and as we move forward into 2009,the assistance is still available,” said PhRMA President and CEO Billy Tauzin.
“Since January 2006, I’ve been traveling the country talking about thePartnership for Prescription Assistance, urging people to pick up the phone,log on to the Web site or visit the big, orange PPA bus to see if they mayqualify for assistance,” said Williams. PANDUIT UPI-Based Data Center Solutions enable consolidation and virtualizationof resources and facilities. PANDUIT solutions seamlessly integrate the physicalinfrastructure to reduce costs while increasing business agility, availability,security and manageability.TINLEY PARK, Ill.–(Business Wire)–PANDUIT Corp., a global leader in unified physical infrastructure management,announces its participation as a platinum sponsor of Cisco`s Data Center of theFuture (DCoF) program, which features the industry`s latest technologyinnovations for the data center. PANDUIT and Cisco are working together to develop solutions that help customersmanage risk within the physical infrastructure by intelligently convergingphysical and logical systems. The Data Center of the Future program is thelatest venue by which these solutions are being communicated to a wider industryaudience. Cisco Data Center of the Future Live Events are taking place across twocontinents, highlights include India – Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore – Taiwan,Malaysia, Canada and the United States.