Friday, August 28, 2009
Pure Class
From a story of a former KKK leader who decided to quit and become a better person, this is one interview he gave where he described a black reverend who his KKK members were trying to harass and threaten and the pure class the reverend showed in response.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Harvey's Champions League Preview..
So the groupings are out for the first round of the Champions League and there are some intriguing clashes! After doing surprisingly well at guessing last season's Champions League contest, I am going to give it another go and see how it goes!
Group A
FC Bayern München (GER)
Juventus (ITA)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA)
Maccabi Haifa FC (ISR)
Bayern Munich and Juve will start as favourites but watch out for Bordeaux, they are a very strong attacking team and will not be easy to play at home. Bayern have stuttered losing 1 and drawing 2 of their opening 3 games, despite making 6 signings in the summer (Robben too). Juve will be interesting to watch this season as Diego is now their star man. He is a good player. If I were to stick my neck out, I will say Juve top, Bayern to edge Bordeaux into 2nd place.
Group B
Manchester United FC (ENG)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
Beşiktaş JK (TUR)
VfL Wolfsburg (GER)
I don't care what the world thinks. I actually think this is going to be a tricky group for Man U. CSKA Moscow are really tough to play at home with their artificial pitch and snowy conditions while I can tell you that Wolfsburg will cause some upsets along the way. I have started to follow German football more closely and I can tell you that Wolfsburg are like Barcelona. All out attack but their defence will be suspect. I expect them to make life tough for anyone at their home ground. Besiktas is also another tough place to go so if you're Man U, it's gonna be 3 tough away games. But I expect them to win 2 of their 3 home games at Old Trafford. Man U top, Wolfsburg a close 2nd. But it's gonna be nip and tuck all the way.
Group C
AC Milan (ITA)
Real Madrid CF (ESP)
Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
FC Zürich (SUI)
Kaka returns to his old home! Milan vs Madrid are going to be crackers and almost like watching the final itself. Marseille might cause an upset at home, but Zurich will struggle in this group. Let's face it, Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites for this year's tournament. So i expect to see them and Milan through, but the order I am not sure who.
Group D
Chelsea
Porto
Atletico Madrid
APOEL
Chelsea's group seems easy on paper but it's not going to be a joyride for sure. But with Ancelotti there, they should be strong in Europe. The tricky thing is that Porto and Atletico are no pushovers at home, and I expect Atletico to grab a point at Stamford Bridge too. APOEL will be there to enjoy the experience nothing more. Chelsea top. Atletico to pip Porto into 2nd.
Group E
Liverpool FC (ENG)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
ACF Fiorentina (ITA)
Debreceni VSC (HUN)
What's unusual is that my team, Liverpool, seem to have an easier draw. But knowing them, they are going to make hard work of it. I expect 2 wins and a draw at Anfield, and I think we are capable of winning away at least once. Lyon will be tough at home, and Italians are never easy to play at home because they are so good at the counter attack. Still Liverpool top, Lyon 2nd.
Group F
FC Barcelona (ESP)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)
FC Rubin Kazan (RUS)
Wow another juicy pairing. I pity the other 2 teams. Barca and Inter to go through. Barca tops. Mourinho to dominate the headlines.
Group G
Sevilla FC (ESP)
Rangers FC (SCO)
VfB Stuttgart (GER)
AFC Unirea Urziceni (ROU)
Yawn. Sevilla tops. Stuttgart 2nd.
Group A
FC Bayern München (GER)
Juventus (ITA)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA)
Maccabi Haifa FC (ISR)
Bayern Munich and Juve will start as favourites but watch out for Bordeaux, they are a very strong attacking team and will not be easy to play at home. Bayern have stuttered losing 1 and drawing 2 of their opening 3 games, despite making 6 signings in the summer (Robben too). Juve will be interesting to watch this season as Diego is now their star man. He is a good player. If I were to stick my neck out, I will say Juve top, Bayern to edge Bordeaux into 2nd place.
Group B
Manchester United FC (ENG)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
Beşiktaş JK (TUR)
VfL Wolfsburg (GER)
I don't care what the world thinks. I actually think this is going to be a tricky group for Man U. CSKA Moscow are really tough to play at home with their artificial pitch and snowy conditions while I can tell you that Wolfsburg will cause some upsets along the way. I have started to follow German football more closely and I can tell you that Wolfsburg are like Barcelona. All out attack but their defence will be suspect. I expect them to make life tough for anyone at their home ground. Besiktas is also another tough place to go so if you're Man U, it's gonna be 3 tough away games. But I expect them to win 2 of their 3 home games at Old Trafford. Man U top, Wolfsburg a close 2nd. But it's gonna be nip and tuck all the way.
Group C
AC Milan (ITA)
Real Madrid CF (ESP)
Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
FC Zürich (SUI)
Kaka returns to his old home! Milan vs Madrid are going to be crackers and almost like watching the final itself. Marseille might cause an upset at home, but Zurich will struggle in this group. Let's face it, Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites for this year's tournament. So i expect to see them and Milan through, but the order I am not sure who.
Group D
Chelsea
Porto
Atletico Madrid
APOEL
Chelsea's group seems easy on paper but it's not going to be a joyride for sure. But with Ancelotti there, they should be strong in Europe. The tricky thing is that Porto and Atletico are no pushovers at home, and I expect Atletico to grab a point at Stamford Bridge too. APOEL will be there to enjoy the experience nothing more. Chelsea top. Atletico to pip Porto into 2nd.
Group E
Liverpool FC (ENG)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
ACF Fiorentina (ITA)
Debreceni VSC (HUN)
What's unusual is that my team, Liverpool, seem to have an easier draw. But knowing them, they are going to make hard work of it. I expect 2 wins and a draw at Anfield, and I think we are capable of winning away at least once. Lyon will be tough at home, and Italians are never easy to play at home because they are so good at the counter attack. Still Liverpool top, Lyon 2nd.
Group F
FC Barcelona (ESP)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)
FC Rubin Kazan (RUS)
Wow another juicy pairing. I pity the other 2 teams. Barca and Inter to go through. Barca tops. Mourinho to dominate the headlines.
Group G
Sevilla FC (ESP)
Rangers FC (SCO)
VfB Stuttgart (GER)
AFC Unirea Urziceni (ROU)
Yawn. Sevilla tops. Stuttgart 2nd.
Group H
Arsenal FC (ENG)
AZ Alkmaar (NED)
Olympiacos FC (GRE)
R. Standard de Liège (BEL)
Ok time for me to get controversial. I say Arsenal has the toughest group of all the EPL teams. All their opponents are champions of their respective leagues and are very strong at home. Arsenal need to win all their home games, which again won't be easy. Watch out for AZ and Standard Liege. Both play very good football and are very physical teams. Expect many of their players to be snapped up in the future after this year's tournament. This is the hardest group to call. But if I had to choose, AZ and Standard Liege to go through, with a nail-biting finish on the last day, Arsenal to fall just short.
So there you have it folks. Think you know better? Then I challenge you to call the shots better than me!=) All the English teams have avoided the big guns for now, which can only mean one thing, some firecrackers in the next round!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Match on Sunday 30th August 2009 at 3pm
Venue: ITE Balestier
Meeting Time: 2pm
Team so far: Harvey, Riz, Maran, Sat, SK, Vana, Harry, Harish. Chan (1 half). 50-50s: Prak, Puvan. Maybes: Kumaran, Bert, Kevin (my brother) and his friend.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin (the ref) owes us a discount of $80. He is currently overseas but has faithfully been calling me to tie up this game. Sometimes even for a 30 second call. Hmmm..)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: From the look of things, we might struggle to put together 11 for the game. This game was initiated because our dear Harry Lim said he had an opponent for us so I spoke to Kevin (the ref) to book the field. But our dear Harry Lim said his opponents need to pull out last minute, so I could not back out of the game as we had already booked the whole field, unlike on any other game, where we can pull out cos we're just a team that has been booked to play. I understand that it's Ramadan time so Shyam and Farhan are doubtful. We are appreciative that people like Riz and Vana are playing and Chan is also helping us out. For those who are 50-50, please try to come so we have enough numbers. Remember it's a 3pm game so please come by 215pm to warm up and stuff.
Meeting Time: 2pm
Team so far: Harvey, Riz, Maran, Sat, SK, Vana, Harry, Harish. Chan (1 half). 50-50s: Prak, Puvan. Maybes: Kumaran, Bert, Kevin (my brother) and his friend.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin (the ref) owes us a discount of $80. He is currently overseas but has faithfully been calling me to tie up this game. Sometimes even for a 30 second call. Hmmm..)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: From the look of things, we might struggle to put together 11 for the game. This game was initiated because our dear Harry Lim said he had an opponent for us so I spoke to Kevin (the ref) to book the field. But our dear Harry Lim said his opponents need to pull out last minute, so I could not back out of the game as we had already booked the whole field, unlike on any other game, where we can pull out cos we're just a team that has been booked to play. I understand that it's Ramadan time so Shyam and Farhan are doubtful. We are appreciative that people like Riz and Vana are playing and Chan is also helping us out. For those who are 50-50, please try to come so we have enough numbers. Remember it's a 3pm game so please come by 215pm to warm up and stuff.
KFC's Attempt to Get Us to Commit Suicide
Guys,
I have no choice but to warn all of you... Of this terrible and so incredibly sinful new burger that can only have been created by an insane and depraved madman...
Or once-a-lifetime-genius...
I give you...
Your Partner on The Highway to Obesity and Death
- Two Slices of Bacon
- Two Slices of Cheese
- Smothered in Colonel Sauce.
Buns 2 Chicken Patties
How the creator of this "burger" is not in jail i don't know...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Fantasy Football - WEEKEND 2
First and foremost, for those who haven't signed up yet, You can still do so. Dont worry about having to catch up 100+ points. It can be done over the remaining 36 weekends. Also, you can think of this season as a learning experience so that you can be better prepared for next season where we could possibly have 20 teams if everyone signs up.
Here's the link:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
League Code 8313
Do it.
As for the rest, there is no let up as 14 of us try to hunt down the league leader.
HERE ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS:
Rank Team Points
1 boyz 11 260.50 Chan
2 MiB FC 249.00 Anan
3 LAS But Not Least 221.00 Shamwil
4 reds82FC 210.00 Fadli
5 MIB_LFC 205.00 Vana
6 MiB10 204.50 Bert
7 Lazy FC 179.00 Maran
8 Argentinos 175.00 Kumaran
9 dark knight fc 172.00 Navin SIM
10 down_under FC 162.00 (WHO ARE YOU???)
11 Jack Jingaroo 145.00 Rooban
12 Villa MiB 144.00 Satheeish
13 mib_corporatation 142.50 Harish
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 107.50 Pirakash
15 football4 0 Puvan [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
For newcomers to Yahoo's Fantasy Football Application, you can view the weekly performance of teams by clicking on the appropriately named tab above the league table. Here are the Top 3 performers and the 3 Worst performers for the past weekend.
Top 3 Performers:
DIE HARD 11 F.C. (107.50)
boyz 11 (105.5)
LAS But Not Least (95.5)
3 Worst Performers:
football4 (0) [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
Jack Jingaro0 (41)
Lazy FC (45)
TEAM PROFILE:
Here's a closer look at the team that currently leads, 'boyz 11' managed by Chandra. Playing a 3-4-3 formation,
Chan scored a total of 105.50 points this week.
Player Name (Club) Points
GK: J. Jaaskalainan (BOL) 1
DEF: R. Carvalho (CHE) 10
DEF: S. Bassong (TOT) 3.5
DEF: G. Givet (BLA) 13.5
MID: F. Lampard (CHE) 6
MID: L. Cattermole (SUN) 7
MID: B. Ferguson (SHIT) 1.5
MID: L. Lucas (LIV) -1.5
ATT: W. Rooney (MANU) 28.5
ATT: D. Drogba (CHE) 22.5
ATT: D. Eduardo (ARS) 13.5
On a day when the all his strikers raked in double digit points, the star of the weekend had to be G. Givet from Blackburn. Available for just a paltry 4+ million pounds at the weekend, the defender managed to score and reward followers a very impressive 13.5 points. With the possible sale of Stephen Warnock away from Ewood Park, G. Givet promises to start most games. Unfortunately for most of us, his value now ranges in the mid 6 million mark.
This weekend will be the last weekend before August ends. Also, the following weekend will be an International Break. Thus at the end of next weekend, we'll name the Manager of the Month for August. Till then, Be Champions.
Here's the link:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
League Code 8313
Do it.
As for the rest, there is no let up as 14 of us try to hunt down the league leader.
HERE ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS:
Rank Team Points
1 boyz 11 260.50 Chan
2 MiB FC 249.00 Anan
3 LAS But Not Least 221.00 Shamwil
4 reds82FC 210.00 Fadli
5 MIB_LFC 205.00 Vana
6 MiB10 204.50 Bert
7 Lazy FC 179.00 Maran
8 Argentinos 175.00 Kumaran
9 dark knight fc 172.00 Navin SIM
10 down_under FC 162.00 (WHO ARE YOU???)
11 Jack Jingaroo 145.00 Rooban
12 Villa MiB 144.00 Satheeish
13 mib_corporatation 142.50 Harish
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 107.50 Pirakash
15 football4 0 Puvan [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
For newcomers to Yahoo's Fantasy Football Application, you can view the weekly performance of teams by clicking on the appropriately named tab above the league table. Here are the Top 3 performers and the 3 Worst performers for the past weekend.
Top 3 Performers:
DIE HARD 11 F.C. (107.50)
boyz 11 (105.5)
LAS But Not Least (95.5)
3 Worst Performers:
football4 (0) [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
Jack Jingaro0 (41)
Lazy FC (45)
TEAM PROFILE:
Here's a closer look at the team that currently leads, 'boyz 11' managed by Chandra. Playing a 3-4-3 formation,
Chan scored a total of 105.50 points this week.
Player Name (Club) Points
GK: J. Jaaskalainan (BOL) 1
DEF: R. Carvalho (CHE) 10
DEF: S. Bassong (TOT) 3.5
DEF: G. Givet (BLA) 13.5
MID: F. Lampard (CHE) 6
MID: L. Cattermole (SUN) 7
MID: B. Ferguson (SHIT) 1.5
MID: L. Lucas (LIV) -1.5
ATT: W. Rooney (MANU) 28.5
ATT: D. Drogba (CHE) 22.5
ATT: D. Eduardo (ARS) 13.5
On a day when the all his strikers raked in double digit points, the star of the weekend had to be G. Givet from Blackburn. Available for just a paltry 4+ million pounds at the weekend, the defender managed to score and reward followers a very impressive 13.5 points. With the possible sale of Stephen Warnock away from Ewood Park, G. Givet promises to start most games. Unfortunately for most of us, his value now ranges in the mid 6 million mark.
This weekend will be the last weekend before August ends. Also, the following weekend will be an International Break. Thus at the end of next weekend, we'll name the Manager of the Month for August. Till then, Be Champions.
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