The past few days....

Haven't been blogging for a while. Kinda busy lately exams juz around the corner. Hate the fact that IMU can't give us a short break before starting the next system. IT seems that everything has to be hurried. Now I'm having a problem trying to stuff every darn renal info in my cerebrum. Hopefully those intricate synaptic connections are able to sustain this continuous overload of information.

"So what about World CUp??"

Ok...about World Cup, WHY DID SPAIN GO OUT?? How could there not beat the French? And I can tolerate it even if the score was 2-1 but now it's 3-1?? And Puyol is a real ass for trying to concede a "foul" which was even more emphasized by Thierry Henry's theatrical fall and faked injury. So I guess, professional footballers need some acting skill huh...to convince referees to make decisions which have been lately spiralled into a big debate over the past few days. Take one incident where one referee lost count of the number of yellow cards he issued.

BY the rules, after 2 yellow cards, the player would be sent off. Apparently this is not the case in one Croatia match. Next, the gangsta' match between Portugal and Holland which sets and all time record for the number of red and yellow cards issued in a single match. As a result, the incompetent Englishmen now have an upper hand over 9-man Portuguese. What an injustice!!!

How could two of my favourite teams succumb to such an ending, one booted and one 9 men. But no matter, Argentina is still in the running. I really hope someone beats the samba boys, because it's time for someone else to claim the world's most coveted trophy. I don't mind the Germans or the South Americans but not the samba boys.

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Football gets the world talking???

Once in four years, something call the World Cup is played and nearly 1 billion people will watch the "beautiful game". Now some may say it's a stupid game with 22 idiots going after 1 ball and each of them trying to score a goal to win a cup?? (with the exception of the goalkeeper) "Why can you people like such a dumb game?" says many whom I've met who has a distaste for the game. Women especially absolutely don't understand why some guys are so into football. Well ladies, it is like shopping to you as it is with football to men...GET IT?? Some even said that it's a game for gays. That's probably the nastiest comment I've heard.

Despite all the disagreements and the distastefulness, football is still a game which will definitely generate interest in even the most harshest of critics. Some of us may not be great fans of football but will ultimately sit down to support the only Asian team in the 64 team selected or the losing side. Some may just mock at the stupidity of the game but become drawn to the skills of one touch passing, dribbling, and headers. Some may not like the game, but will sit down and watch a match out of curiousity beacuse of the WORLD CUP BUZZ or its THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALS. Since World Cup is here football is everywhere, on ASTRO, the news, tabloids, magazines, games, Internet, conversations and even gossips. Generally everybody is comfortable with football. In fact no one has ever been reported to go into great lengths to suppress the game of football.

Take a good look at the World that we live in today.Our Beloved Planet Earth. There is civil unrest, terrorism, inept leadership, political problems and the Bush Administration. Why can't we just agree or come up with an amicable solution to problems like terrorism. The world has been battling terrorism for years now since 9/11 and I don't see any end to this in the near future. Why must the world's superpower monopolise on the issue of terrorism as if by default they should be the World's only police force, to maintain peace and introduce democracy when it seems to me they have now become the world's terrorist....

Take football in comparison, nearly 1/6 the world's population watch football. NO ONE fights over football. At the end of the day, losers embrace their opponents and the fans continue to cheer and support them. The winning team walks out tall and yearns for more while for the losing team, it is good education for their flaws and failures will lead to future victories. Why can't we apply this form of understanding in the world today? It seems that problems never get ironed out.






Most of them gets worse. Let's take something more generic. THE UNITED NATIONS.

To tell you the truth, are all the countries united? It seems that the United States of America is more powerful than the organization itself using it's veto power to go against any decision or consensus which may cause harm to their own self-interest. Has the United Nations been effective throughout this years other then some notable achievements like eradicating smallpox and the Cuban crisis. It is interesting to hear from Kofi Annan stating that the United Nations need to learn a lot from football to make the United Nations more effective and more unified from an issue of The Star recently. He even confesses that he didn't know much about football other than knowing that his home country, Ghana is playing in the World Cup. The United Nations is made up of 191 members. In contrast the FIFA organisation is made up of 205 members. So what happen to the 14 more in UN?? Angola has always been a country embattled with civil wars and political unrest but their qualification into the World Cup, their first ever World Cup was greatly cherished by all their people. Even warmongerers, put down their guns and their differences aside to celebrate their "victory" into the world's stage of football. It was sort of freedom for them. I really wander if the World Cup were to stay forever, will Angola be a peaceful country......

How about other organisations like G8, G77. Even religions like Christianity and Islam seems to have problems internally and Islam is often associated with the terrorism. Everyone seems to have their own self- interests going about to achieve their objectives, uncompromising and it has always been difficult to have an agreement on matters pertaining to global warming, food supplies and healthcare. Take for example the Kyoto Protocol, it has been stated that all developed countries must reduce c02 emissions by the year 2009. This cannot proceed because US claims that it will affect it's economy considering that there contribute about 1/3rd of the world's CO2 emmision.

It is sad to see the world's current condition which I believe will be extremely difficult to change. But much can be learned from football itself. The impact of football can't be greater than what it is now during the World Cup. Football will continue to persist and the game will never change until the end. So once more,

FOOTBALL GETS THE WORLD TALKING..

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Argentina: A 6 Star performance....

This is what I call Demolition!!!

Serbia Montenegro was absolutely no match for them. When Germany played Costa Rica, it was 4 : 2 but now it's six goals on one side!! Messi was instrumental, what a real prodigy he is, no wander everyone is talking about him. Even Maradona is his greatest fan. His presence was sort of a catalyst to the next 3 goals of the second half. It is like a huge gust of wind that came and blew Serbia away. What made it worse for them is when Mateja Kezman was shown the red card in the second half. I think when that happened, their fate was practically sealed. Even at 11 men, they had difficulty with posession, what about 10?...

The game was absolutely top notch, producing the most wonderful goals of the tournament so far. The third goal setup was impressive. Defenders were practically useless. Excellent passing, deft touch of the ball, really good control and finally the third goal blasting into the net.

Final Score Argentina VS Serbia & Montenegro
6 : 0

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Taylor Hicks new single and fansite

His new single:
"Do I make you proud"

Taylor Hicks Website:
Hicks Online



Check them out...!!!

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Mark Schultz: a very brilliant lyricist

OK, a short break from all the football mania.


Mark Schultz is one of my favourite Christian solo artist, very brilliant lyricist, makes great Christian Music and I simply love this song of his. Anyone who listens to Christian Music should download, no correction MUST...YES MUST download this and hear this music. Ok even people who don't should download this song. RECOMMENDED!!!

Don't get lost in the beautiful melodies and harmony but try to listen to the lyrics. Very simple but meaningful.

"I am"

I am the Maker of the Heavens

I am the Bright and Morning Star
I am the Breath of all Creation
Who always was
And is to come
I am the One who walked on water
I am the One who calmed the seas
I am the Miracles and Wonders
So come and see
And follow Me
You will know

Chorus:
I am the Fount of Living Water
The Risen Son of Man
The Healer of the Broken
And when you cry
I am your Savior and Redeemer
Who bore the sin of man
The Author and Perfecter
Beginning and the End
I am

I am the Spirit deep inside you
I am the Word upon your heart
I am the One who even knew you
Before your birth
Before you were

chorus

Bridge:
Throughout the Earth (I AM)
The Universe (I AM)
In every heart (I AM)
Oh, where you are (I AM)
The Lord of Lords
The King of Kings
The Holy Lamb
Above all things

Yes, I am Almighty God your Father
The Risen Son of Man
The Healer of the Broken
And when you cry
I AM your Savior and Redeemer
Who bore the sins of man
The Author and Perfecter
Beginning and the End -
I AM

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Amazing Juggling Skills!!!

This is juggling at the next level

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"Rules of the game..."

Dear Wife, Partner, Girlfriend, Significant Other,

1. From June 9 to July 9, 2006, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even catch a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don’t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won’t have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during World Cup month.

4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell on the floor.... It won’t happen.

5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least two six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces at my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12pm and 6pm, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.

6. Please, please, please! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say “Get over it, it’s only a game”, or “Don’t worry, they’ll win next time”. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember,you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called “words of encouragement” will only lead to a break-up.

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk tome during half-time but only when the commercials are on, and only if the half-time score pleases me. In addition, please note I am saying “one” game; hence do not use the World Cup as an excuse to “spend time together”.

8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don’t care if I have seen them or I haven’t seen them, I want to see them again. Many times.

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any baby-, or any other child-related parties or gatherings that require my attendance because:

a) I will not go,

b) I will not go, and

c) I will not go.

10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash.

11. The daily World Cup highlights shown on TV every night are just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying “but you have already seen this ... why don’t you change the channel to something we can all watch?” because, the reply will be “Refer to Rule #2 of this list.”

12. And, finally, please save expressions such as “Thank God the World Cup is only every four years”. I am immune to these words, because after this comes the Champions League, Italian League, Spanish League Premier League, FA Cup, etc.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,

Men of The World

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Young Players to watch out....

Of course, every World Cup marks a time to showcase new talents and what better way could they start with especially in the eyes of approximately 1 billion people on earth. From England's well known prodigy who most unfortnately decide to accidentally break his metatarsal to the young Kaka from the land of the ginga dancing boys "JOGA BONITO".



From top left anticlockwise: Wayne Rooney, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Lionel Messi, Marcell Jensen, Ryan Babel and Kaka in the Brazillian jersey

All players are expected to play in the World Cup except for Theo Walcott, who might just play for the first time( but strangely haven't played in a single premier league match for Arsenal) in the World Cup and Wayne Rooney, when his doctor gives him the green light.

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World Cup

What a great way to start the World Cup. Play futsalll................haha at the CAGE, played for about 2 hours before my leg decided to give up on me and say.....CRAMMMPPP!!!! But anyway it was a good game with the Paul, Jeremy, Iggy, Nikki, Danny, Jason and Jamie. Din manage to see the 1st match, but anyway, the results will be kind of expected and as it was,
Germany won 4 : 2 Ecuador

Now for the World Cup 2006

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