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**SOMOSBENFICA** · 15-04-2006, 02:19 AM

When I visited Toronto three years ago we eat in Persian restaurant on York street. The Persian people in washington dc are not taxi drivers, but are extremely rich.

**jec1** · 15-04-2006, 02:42 AM

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Extremely rich

They are Rich cause they Save There Money us Portuguese Like to Spend it

**z187** · 15-04-2006, 04:45 AM

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T-dot has is Multicultural but Iranians get a Bad Rap really they are Normal people trying to get by and make a Living.

But most of them are Taxi Drivers or Rug Salesman you have to admit

Where do you live? I use to live in Downsview for a while well most of my Life then I decided to be Independent and be on my own so I got a Condo in Downtown T-dot I also have a House in Tampa where I have my studio because my Friend have Joint a household I love it its Fun when your Living La Vida Loca and Doing what you Love.

If you look at Quaresma he looks Iranian but I think our heritage looks apart but I get Mistaken for a Spanish or Italian but its cool to see the different Cultures.

I live at willowdale right now off of yonge street, not to far from downsview actually.
used to live in Don mills area, and Scarborough for a bit.

around my area I often get mistaken for being Persian becuase they live here so its more expected.
but when im out Alot of people guess right and ask if im Portuguese
but if not they usually think Spanish or Italian

**z187** · 15-04-2006, 06:45 AM

I have a feeling Pauleta will score in this one..

I dont expect any big thrashings..

if Portugal scores early I think it could turn into a thrashing of 3-0,3-1, 4-1 maybe even 5-0

but if not will be 2-0 (my serious prediction)

but if Portugal doesnt bring their A game I definitely see Angola shocking us and winning!!!

After coming out poorly in the openers of the last two tournaments (04 Greece, 02 USA)
I have a feeling they learned their mistakes and will come out strong in the opener

**jec1** · 15-04-2006, 04:29 PM

One things for sure it will be Hottttttttttttttttttttttttt in Germany

Who is EXCITED?

**jec1** · 15-04-2006, 05:25 PM

I bought this:

Portugal hat>It is beautiful with the shadow logo on the side the only thing I hate is the strap in the back.

http://www.champssports.com/champs/i...&sellable=true

This Shirt is Nice

http://www.champssports.com/champs/i...&sellable=true

Half Italian

http://www.champssports.com/champs/i...&sellable=true

I got this Brazilian jersey for $40.00 I made a deal with the Guy cause I gave him free promotions to Film Viewings.

http://www.champssports.com/champs/i...&sellable=true

**jec1** · 15-04-2006, 05:34 PM

I also made an offer to the Guy and Got me these babies for $48.00>

http://www.champssports.com/champs/i...&sellable=true

My advice is try to Entice the kids at Champs there either 14 years old and could easily use your Speech Skills to get Good deals.

I spent over $280 when I thought I was going to go over $400 plus I hate Gift Coupons and I am a champs Elite.

**SOMOSBENFICA** · 15-04-2006, 07:00 PM

If I lived in Toronto I would diffently live by the Beaches..As a native New Yorker I really love Toronto and I had a great time. At first I hated your city because it remained me of Greenwich village near Christopher street. Then I discover the other Toronto which looked so European and I love the fact they have a coffee shop on every street corner.

**jec1** · 15-04-2006, 08:12 PM

I love the fact they have a coffee shop on every street corner

I always tend to stay Late in the summer near Coffee shops and converse with my Friends its really cool when you walk and everything is catered to you.

The Summertime is where its happening not so much in the winter....

Toronto reminds me of a Chicago and New york Mainly because the Landscape is similiar.But you should visits the small clubs you just have to find it even if your a Jazz Fan.

We need more Tourists because T-dot is drowning of the past years mayhem.I try to Revive it with Gigs and Events but It is a Tough sell because of Peoples Perception all Influenced by the Media by other cities with Poor marketing and maybe some Jealousy I can tell you we live Liberated.

I would say T-Dot is more of a Artsy City but up North near Collingwood is Incredible it reminds me of California just dont go near Wasaga it stinks and is overrated.

www.toronto.ca

**Frank Cunha** · 15-04-2006, 10:34 PM

Portugal U 16 lost to Ivory Coast 1-2

simaozinho200 · 15-04-2006, 10:35 PM

with pauleta becoming more older by the day who do you think will be the next great portuguese striker

**z187** · 16-04-2006, 03:26 AM

Good question...

Seriously it is a very tough question to answer right now IMO but I think in the next 2-3 seasons in the run up to euro 2008 the answer will be clearer.

I am going to say Hugo Almeida he has got size and stregth and a good header and a powerful left foot just needs to gain some experience and consistency.

The problem with Almeida is that he is at FC Porto a club right now which doesnt give its Portuguese youths a shot (like Sporting is doing) but they seem to have reasonable faith in Almeida he is slowly making his way but knowing Porto I wouldnt be surprised if they buy 2 more random brazilian strikers like meyong or whatever and push Almeida further down the pecking order.
that being said Sporting doesnt have any striker spots open to Portuguese youths right now, Portuguese clubs always seem to rely on foreign strikers and I think that is a big reason why the talent pool at striker for Portugal isnt as deep as it should be.

I hope Sporting tries to work VARELA into the lineup he can play striker alongside Liedson and if he gets the opportunity it can be a success I feel he reminds me of Louis Saha.

Vaz te shows flashes of brilliance too and seems to be good on the ball and smooth.
but like Almeida he is itching to crack the first team

Repped

simaozinho200 · 16-04-2006, 02:54 PM

yeah he does remind me of a bit of saha

UltraViseu · 16-04-2006, 10:07 PM

Ricardo Vaz Te.

UltraViseu · 16-04-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jec1

Your Lucky how about getting me one while your there I try to visit CSD Store but to busy.When Im Toronto Ill probably Go but now you need a passport to cross the Border and I dont like the Hassle.

I got my jersey and its nice>The Black Luis Figo one Plus I want the anthem Jacket if anyone knows where I can get it let me know?

I will gladly buy you some Benfica warm-ups!!