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No Sports Web Surfing for Spain's Defense Ministry

Spain's Defense Ministry has ordered its staff to stop browsing sports and entertainment Web sites while on duty, an official said Thursday.

The newspaper El Mundo said the restrictions stem from recent incidents in which computer systems overloaded and nearly crashed.

A ministry official said the order distributed this week affects staff at the ministry building as well as the army, navy and air force headquarters. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with ministry rules.

The official said the order did not come directly from Carme Chacon, 37, who took over last week as Spain's first female defense minister.


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OH NOES! How will they keep track of the Champions League?? Another site suggests its troops deployed abroad, as well:

MADRID - The Spanish Ministry of Defence has prohibited all military personnel from reading sports websites.

This is the story reported on Thursday by sports daily Marca.

According to Marca, the Ministry has cut off access to all sporting websites, claiming that the military computer network is "being saturated" by officers, soldiers and sailors reading the sports news.

Apparently the problem is particularly acute amongst Spanish military personnel based in Afghanistan and other overseas locations.

The prohibition is being blamed on Carme Chacon, the new socialist Minister of Defence.

Chacon, 37, is Spain's first ever female Minister of Defence, and recently raised eyebrows by making a surprise visit to the Spanish troops based in Afghanistan - despite being seven months pregnant.

[Source: http://www.expatica.com/es/articles/news/Spanish-Ministry-of-Defence-bans-sports-websites-.html]

Yo creo que este cosa peude ir muy... err... triste para la gente español que quiere.. err... readar las cosas... on the internet.

Man I'm so good at Spanish.

[Source [old story]: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=4716685]

No Sports Web Surfing for Spain's Defense Ministry

Spain's Defense Ministry has ordered its staff to stop browsing sports and entertainment Web sites while on duty, an official said Thursday.

The newspaper El Mundo said the restrictions stem from recent incidents in which computer systems overloaded and nearly crashed.

A ministry official said the order distributed this week affects staff at the ministry building as well as the army, navy and air force headquarters. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with ministry rules.

The official said the order did not come directly from Carme Chacon, 37, who took over last week as Spain's first female defense minister.


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OH NOES! How will they keep track of the Champions League?? Another site suggests its troops deployed abroad, as well:

MADRID - The Spanish Ministry of Defence has prohibited all military personnel from reading sports websites.

This is the story reported on Thursday by sports daily Marca.

According to Marca, the Ministry has cut off access to all sporting websites, claiming that the military computer network is "being saturated" by officers, soldiers and sailors reading the sports news.

Apparently the problem is particularly acute amongst Spanish military personnel based in Afghanistan and other overseas locations.

The prohibition is being blamed on Carme Chacon, the new socialist Minister of Defence.

Chacon, 37, is Spain's first ever female Minister of Defence, and recently raised eyebrows by making a surprise visit to the Spanish troops based in Afghanistan - despite being seven months pregnant.

[Source: http://www.expatica.com/es/articles/news/Spanish-Ministry-of-Defence-bans-sports-websites-.html]

Oh no! She wants them to actually do their job! What a disgrace...
:rolleyes:

Defense ministry is concerned with national security.
News is needed for national security
Sports is news
Sports needed for national security.

this silly woman needs a vote of no confidence!!!!!

Defense ministry is concerned with national security.
News is needed for national security
Sports is news
Sports needed for national security.

this silly woman needs a vote of no confidence!!!!!

:rolleyes:

[Source [old story]: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=4716685]

No Sports Web Surfing for Spain's Defense Ministry

Spain's Defense Ministry has ordered its staff to stop browsing sports and entertainment Web sites while on duty, an official said Thursday.

The newspaper El Mundo said the restrictions stem from recent incidents in which computer systems overloaded and nearly crashed.

A ministry official said the order distributed this week affects staff at the ministry building as well as the army, navy and air force headquarters. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with ministry rules.

The official said the order did not come directly from Carme Chacon, 37, who took over last week as Spain's first female defense minister.


________________

OH NOES! How will they keep track of the Champions League?? Another site suggests its troops deployed abroad, as well:

MADRID - The Spanish Ministry of Defence has prohibited all military personnel from reading sports websites.

This is the story reported on Thursday by sports daily Marca.

According to Marca, the Ministry has cut off access to all sporting websites, claiming that the military computer network is "being saturated" by officers, soldiers and sailors reading the sports news.

Apparently the problem is particularly acute amongst Spanish military personnel based in Afghanistan and other overseas locations.

The prohibition is being blamed on Carme Chacon, the new socialist Minister of Defence.

Chacon, 37, is Spain's first ever female Minister of Defence, and recently raised eyebrows by making a surprise visit to the Spanish troops based in Afghanistan - despite being seven months pregnant.

[Source: http://www.expatica.com/es/articles/news/Spanish-Ministry-of-Defence-bans-sports-websites-.html]


Seems reasonable to me ...

Spaniards and their damn futbol! Ya know what, the rest of the fucking world and their damn futbol, just call it fricken soccer and stop obsessing about it. When is the last time you heard about a violent riot over the outcome of an American Football game?

Ironically, I do like to play soccer.

Oh no! She wants them to actually do their job! What a disgrace...
:rolleyes:

We're Spanish soldiers; we're paid to sleep la siesta. Besides, in 'combat' the only thing we do is clear mines and build buildings for the locals - and then when one of our 6x6 BMRs gets blown to bits we start a €1 billion procurement effort to purchase a minimum of 500 new mine-resistance ambush-protected vehicles within two years! Spain likes to buy expensive toys and never use them; but they look in our military parades. ;)

When is the last time you heard about a violent riot over the outcome of an American Football game?

Every Chargers versus Raider game?

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We're Spanish soldiers; we're paid to sleep la siesta. Besides, in 'combat' the only thing we do is clear mines and build buildings for the locals - and then when one of our 6x6 BMRs gets blown to bits we start a €1 billion procurement effort to purchase a minimum of 500 new mine-resistance ambush-protected vehicles within two years! Spain likes to buy expensive toys and never use them; but they look in our military parades. ;)

Yea, have you seen their navy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Structure_of_the_Spanish_Navy_in_the_New_Millennium

Every Chargers versus Raider game?

Cierto.

Spaniards and their damn futbol! Ya know what, the rest of the fucking world and their damn futbol, just call it fricken soccer and stop obsessing about it.

It was called Football long before America was even colonised.

It was called Football long before America was even colonised.

So what?

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when she off have the baby they can go back to looking at them till she back

Ironically, I do like to play soccer.
It's pronounced "football".

When was the last time a riot happened over hockey?

Believe it or not, but it was actually April 21. (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2008/04/22/mtl-habs.html)

The next round of the playoffs the Montreal team lost. :p

Futbol is my passion. After hockey. Because they share similarites. Like offsides, low scores, nets, goaltenders. Forwards. No using hands (in hockey no passing, batting into net). Goalies can use hands. This is getting weird. Why am I getting carried away. I dunno. Go Barca!

So what?

So, certain American's should stop expecting the rest of the world to change the name of a sport that's centuries old in favour of their own that is relatively recent and only popular in a handful of countries.

It's pronounced "football".

No.

It is soccer.

It is soccer.

When Americans can actually play the sport, they can call it whatever they like. But, until then ...

So, certain American's should stop expecting the rest of the world to change the name of a sport that's centuries old in favour of their own that is relatively recent and only popular in a handful of countries.

Why? :rolleyes: We demand the other 6.5+ Billion people on Earth change, to make it easier for Americans. Stop using Metric, make Pluto a Planet again, speak English(real American English) and we'll call soccer football.

Nice misleading title.

Why did you mention her gender?

Why did you mention her gender?

Its a well known fact that all women hate sports.:p

When Americans can actually play the sport, they can call it whatever they like. But, until then ...

We can play soccer. We beat out a lot of countries to the world cup. We didn't do so well there, but no biggie. Soccer isn't that popular in the US, but its popularity is growing. People are more interested in baseball, football, and basketball than soccer, so more talented athletes choose those sports.

I played soccer for several years when I was younger, and I wasn't half bad.

Why did you mention her gender?

What does it matter?

We can play soccer. We beat out a lot of countries to the world cup.

Beating Mexico doesn't count.

No.

It is soccer.

Again.


Called Football since the Middle Ages.

So, America can call it what they want. But need to shut the fuck up about the rest of the world calling it what its really called.

Beating Mexico doesn't count.

We did tie Italy however. Who went on to win.


We should get some props for that, considering it isnt that popular here for some reason.

Spain's Defense Ministry has ordered its staff to stop browsing sports and entertainment Web sites while on duty, an official said Thursday.

The newspaper El Mundo said the restrictions stem from recent incidents in which computer systems overloaded and nearly crashed.


I think she'll be a great minister.

Again.


Called Football since the Middle Ages.

So, America can call it what they want. But need to shut the fuck up about the rest of the world calling it what its really called.

No we won't.

The rest of the world can shut the fuck up.

And so can you, traitor.

I think she'll be a great minister.

The issue is that she has no military experience; then again, neither have the last two defense ministers. On the one side, she's a Socialist, but on the other some argue that she'll be easier to persuade by the military. Then again, there's nothing really to be persuasive about, 'psst... hey... so... err, can we have those cool new vehicles everyone else has?' 'Yea, don't worry, we have the € to spend.'

No we won't.

The rest of the world can shut the fuck up.

And so can you, traitor.

Traitor? Because I dont expect the rest of the world to change a centuries old tradition because we said so? Especially when their name for it makes about 100 times more sense then our name for it does?

So, America can call it what they want. But need to shut the fuck up about the rest of the world calling it what its really called.

Then stop calling us imperialistic, or we'll have to liberate your country and bring the joys of democracy, real American football, our correct spelling of english words (its color damn it) and Wal-mart to your country.

And so can you, traitor.

You mean someone is a traitor when they don't act like an obnoxious prick?

Then stop calling us imperialistic, or we'll have to liberate your country and bring the joys of democracy, real American football, our correct spelling of english words (its color damn it) and Wal-mart to your country.

Honestly, McDonalds has had more success internationally than Wal-mart.

No we won't.

The rest of the world can shut the fuck up.

And so can you, traitor.

Ergh, how ugly.

It was called soccer here in NZ for ages, but then a few years back when they did the whole 'call it football everywhere' thing, it all changed pretty quickly.

Then stop calling us imperialistic, or we'll have to liberate your country and bring the joys of democracy, real American football, our correct spelling of english words (its color damn it) and Wal-mart to your country.

Why would the world stop calling the US imperialistic when thats exactly what it is?


And again, British English was around much longer. Colour. Jesus Christ. Again, America can change it if they want, but theyre wrong.

You mean someone is a traitor when they don't act like an obnoxious prick?

This seems to be the mantra of America.

Traitor? Because I dont expect the rest of the world to change a centuries old tradition because we said so? Especially when their name for it makes about 100 times more sense then our name for it does?

Sarcasm, ya fool!

But yes. They should change. As we have the correct spelling and names. They are all wrong.

It is color, aluminum, etc


You mean someone is a traitor when they don't act like an obnoxious prick?

Haha, that was sarcastic, you haughty european twit!

Why would the world stop calling the US imperialistic when thats exactly what it is?


And again, British English was around much longer. Colour. Jesus Christ. Again, America can change it if they want, but theyre wrong.

Nope.

They're wrong.

America is right.

You should move to Europe if you think they are so right.

Honestly, McDonalds has had more success internationally than Wal-mart.

Point taken.

You mean someone is a traitor when they don't act like an obnoxious prick?

Now you understand. Its not our fault our educator systemthinger is so bad. Its just the fact that we ain't got no moneies, becuse we have to keep buying gunz so we can kill everthing. Me don't understand you r big fancy words. Me have to go now. I got to wash my hummer and burn harry potter books.;)

What does it matter?

Her gender does matter, I don't think. It was just a random thing to mention in a title.

We can play soccer. We beat out a lot of countries to the world cup.

The USA can play football about as much as Italy can play baseball or hockey. ;)

The USA can play football about as much as Italy can play baseball or hockey. ;)

lulz!

But we have David Beckem (beckum, beckham? sp?!) now!

Nope.

They're wrong.

America is right.

You should move to Europe if you think they are so right.

This time I know your joking ;)



I apologize for not getting the joke earlier. I had to walk two miles in the rain this morning, Im getting sick, not getting enough sleep, and dehydrated. And have to write a mega-long paper for English due the day of my final, which is tomorrow.


My sense of humor is non-existant.;)

This time I know your joking ;)



I apologize for not getting the joke earlier. I had to walk two miles in the rain this morning, Im getting sick, not getting enough sleep, and dehydrated. And have to write a mega-long paper for English due the day of my final, which is tomorrow.


My sense of humor is non-existant.;)

Sucks man! Good luck on yo' finals, foo!

Anyways. The whole soccer/football debate is fun to argue about. I don't think anyone holds any real animosity against the other side about it, however.

But we have David Beckem (beckum, beckham? sp?!) now!

Beckam makes more as a professional model than as a football player. :p

Why would the world stop calling the US imperialistic when thats exactly what it is?


And again, British English was around much longer. Colour. Jesus Christ. Again, America can change it if they want, but theyre wrong.

It doesn't matter how Europeans spell but we can spell how we damn well like you word facist.

Haha, that was sarcastic, you haughty european twit!

Mm, it was such a clear expression of intent.

The USA can play football about as much as Italy can play baseball or hockey. ;)

Are you dissing our soccer players? ;)

Are you dissing our soccer players? ;)

No more than I ridiculise our baseball or disco su ghiaccio players. ;)

Well, really, back in the nineties there was one Alexi Lalas iirc, an american footballer who played for Padova FC a couple of years. He used to play well - nothing exceptional, but not bad either.

No more than I ridiculise our baseball or disco su ghiaccio players. ;)

Well, really, back in the nineties there was one Alexi Lalas iirc, an american footballer who played for Padova FC a couple of years. He used to play well - nothing exceptional, but not bad either.

So your saying one of our soccer players was alright?

Then stop calling us imperialistic, or we'll have to liberate your country and bring the joys of democracy, real American football, our correct spelling of english words (its color damn it) and Wal-mart to your country.
We had a game of American football in Wembley. It was fucking terrible. Rugby is superior on every level. Well... union anyway. League is sorta similar to American football.

Incidentally, we have Wal-Mart (also crap) and 'colour' is no less valid than 'color' as a spelling.

It doesn't matter how Europeans spell but we can spell how we damn well like you word facist.

*Goose-steps into Marids house and abducts him for his spelling*

It doesn't matter how Europeans spell but we can spell how we damn well like you word facist.
The term you're looking for is "prescriptivist".

*Goose-steps into Marids house and abducts him for his spelling*

Bah! May dogbert fry your soul! :p

I love how the OP was obligated to mention "female Minister of Defence" in the thread title.

I love how the OP was obligated to mention "female Minister of Defence" in the thread title.

You love it? Oooooook.....

You love it? Oooooook.....

By "love", I mean of course "find enjoyable in a painfully tragic sense".

By "love", I mean of course "find enjoyable in a painfully tragic sense".

On a more serious note, why?

I love how the OP was obligated to mention "female Minister of Defence" in the thread title.

It's important in the context that she's the first female minister of defense in Spain, given that the military has been fed up already by Zapatero's policies of replacing male officers in the high command with female officers, and his retirement from Iraq at the time he did so [right after the Madrid metro bombings].

So if Spain wins the World Cup, they'll never find out if there's no TV around ... not that Spain ever will.

So if Spain wins the World Cup, they'll never find out if there's no TV around ... not that Spain ever will.

We actually have a good shot at the Eurocup, though. :(

We did tie Italy however. Who went on to win.


We should get some props for that, considering it isnt that popular here for some reason.

Yeah but you didn't even make it past the group stage. I found it funny that the US coach said that Australia was only there to make up the numbers, yet it was the US that was heading home first.

Saying you tied with Italy doesn’t count because the only reason they won was because they cheated during the game against Australia. Fucking bastards, they took a dive and the shit referee (who was sent home after the game by FIFA) gave a penalty they didn't deserve, you do know that many Italian teams practice diving, it has become a sad state of affairs that we allow those Latin wankers who cheat in almost every sport they compete in to get away with it so much.

[/rant] I could continue about the scourge of Italians in sport but I won't

Defense ministry is concerned with national security.
News is needed for national security
Sports is news
Sports needed for national security.

this silly woman needs a vote of no confidence!!!!!

haha!

Troops need some sort of connection to the outside world. When they get computer time they should be able to use it as they see fit. Things like that keep morale up amongst the men. Silly socialists...

She banned the sports sites but hasn't banned porn....

Well at least she isn't a complete monster :p

She banned the sports sites but hasn't banned porn....

... actually ...

We did tie Italy however. Who went on to win.


We should get some props for that, considering it isnt that popular here for some reason.

Football (or soccer whatever) isn't popular because unlike the americans sports....you can't put as much ADVERTISING as you can in a non-fluid american sport. The game doesn't stop as much.

Spaniards and their damn futbol! Ya know what, the rest of the fucking world and their damn futbol, just call it fricken soccer and stop obsessing about it. When is the last time you heard about a violent riot over the outcome of an American Football game?

Ironically, I do like to play soccer.

Umm maybe coz it's called Football?

We actually have a good shot at the Eurocup, though. :(

Unless you get Portugal on your way again..... :P

:P Go Portugal :P

Unless you get Portugal on your way again..... :P

:P Go Portugal :P

Meh, I honestly believe we have the best team this year. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Spaniard, but I mean ... look at the team!

We have a better defense (if they are focused), and in terms of midfield ...pretty much the same though it is debatable. In strikers we are laaaame... and you are a lot better than us there...and you probably have a better bench (substitute players).

But that was pretty the same as weakness and strong points in the last world cup and eurocup...it doesn't mean we can't win..though it will be hard this year.......


man i am very sad now........

We're Spanish soldiers; we're paid to sleep la siesta. Besides, in 'combat' the only thing we do is clear mines and build buildings for the locals - and then when one of our 6x6 BMRs gets blown to bits we start a €1 billion procurement effort to purchase a minimum of 500 new mine-resistance ambush-protected vehicles within two years! Spain likes to buy expensive toys and never use them; but they look in our military parades. ;)

Molan los juguetillos militares, no?;)
Vamos, esta mujer tá loca. Cóm vi prohibir sitios web de deportes?
Qué sigue? Porno? Joé.:rolleyes:

Meh, I honestly believe we have the best team this year. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Spaniard, but I mean ... look at the team!

Como on. Spain always has the best team. We're just fabulous!!

Molan los juguetillos militares, no?;)
Vamos, esta mujer tá loca. Cóm vi prohibir sitios web de deportes?
Qué sigue? Porno? Joé.:rolleyes:

Creo que ya lo ha hecho. :( Originally, this was posted over at Tank-Net, where they mentioned porn, but I could only find a ban on sports pages. Me da igual, mis compañeras en Guadarrama XII están lo suficientemente buenas para que no tenga que mirar pornografía.

Día de la Hispanidad, in Madrid [October 2007]:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/Macabees/2007%20Hispanism%20Day/HotSpanishtanker.jpg

Creo que ya lo ha hecho. :( Originally, this was posted over at Tank-Net, where they mentioned porn, but I could only find a ban on sports pages. Me da igual, mis compañeras en Guadarrama XII están lo suficientemente buenas para que no tenga que mirar pornografía.

Día de la Hispanidad, in Madrid [October 2007]:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/Macabees/2007%20Hispanism%20Day/HotSpanishtanker.jpg

Que ya lo ha hecho? Pero ome, es una cabrona!:eek:
Y vosotros, qué coño hacéis cuando os da el morro?!

Caxondeando, eh?;)

Meh, I honestly believe we have the best team this year. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Spaniard, but I mean ... look at the team!

The Spanish team is good, but there must be something in the culture of the team or something as they have had a good team for awhile now, they just always seem to falter.

I liken them to Newcastle UTD, they have a good team but they just play shit.

Ice Hockey is the greatest sport ever.

*flees, ninja style* http://img86.exs.cx/img86/1883/ninja04.gif

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :upyours: how will we know what's going on in the sports world now? There is only one way to resolve this, and it involves a little of this :fluffle:.