A league tennis match in Austria was halted earlier this month after a player grabbed his opponent by the throat during a changeover. Stefan Koubek, ranked No. 121 in the world, was disqualified after choking Daniel Koellerer (No. 109) following a heated mid-match exchange in which Koellerer reportedly insulted his opponent and knocked a racquet out of his hand. My German is a little rusty non-existent, so I don't know what was being said in the clip. It's telling, however, that the fans booed Koellerer as he left the court while cheering the aggressor, Koubek. Not that physical contact with another player is ever acceptable, but given Koellerer's terrible reputation on tour (he's widely disliked and known as an instigator) and the crowd's reaction, I'd say Koubek wasn't completely in the wrong. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. Literally, in this case.
THIS little girl learned her lesson when she played truant - and impaled herself on a steel fence spike trying to climb out of the playground. Xiao Zhang, 12, was rescued by firefighters who abandoned attempts to cut her free and simply lifted her off the spike in Wenzhou, southern China.
She told the Austrian Times: "I was in a lot of pain but I didn't call for help at first because I didn't want to get into trouble for missing school."
One rescue worker added: "She's lucky it didn't shatter any bones and was just a flesh wound."
Lederhosen style swimwear has become the latest European beach craze — thanks to camp Austrian TV presenter Bruno.
The bizarre twist on the traditional Austrian shorts is available for men — and also in a bikini style for adventurous girls. And the shorts alone have flown off the shelves since the launch of Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial film — Bruno — in which the character models a series of risqué takes on the traditional farmers outfit.
As actor Daniel Hoevels slumped to the stage, blood gushing from his neck, the audience broke into a rapturous ovation. But little did they know that the actor's stunningly realistic suicidal scene finale had little to do with his acting talents or clever special effects. He had actually slit his throat after the fake blade that he was meant to use to 'kill' himself had been swapped for a real one. The audience were still clapping as he collapsed to the boards, trying to stop the blood flow with his hands.
I want to take a picture of as many people as I can on this Red Couch.Some of the snapshots taken:
Could it every be cool enough to be called the RCP?
Scott Macartney´s big crash at Kitzbuhel downhill: Video of 30-year-old American skier Scott Macartney's downhill crash that took place at the World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel, Austria. [photo link]
Bush Exits Stage Wrong Way: After addressing Australian business leaders, President Bush leaves the stage the wrong way. Prime Minister John Howard had to signal President Bush back. -
Osaka 2007 IAAF Accident: This is the accident that took place in the Mens 3000m Steeplechase heats during the 11th IAAF World Championships (Athletics)in Osaka 2007. The incident involves Günther Weidlinger from Austria who tripped and his face smacked into the barrier. He suffered cuts in his lips and jaw; and was taken to hospital immediately after the incident. -
