tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74888265845380458902020-06-16T13:52:12.721+08:00thoughts from afar..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7488826584538045890.post-87334804938192659662011-08-03T01:07:00.001+08:002011-08-03T01:08:12.767+08:00

Every year between the months of August and November, millions of people from around the world, myself included, will take part in an annual charity event called the ‘Terry Fox Run’. Little do we know however, the real story behind it. Terry Fox was a runner who ran with a cause. He was short of celebrating his 19th birthday when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. This is a type of cancer

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The running community was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of Mr. Andrew Voon, after collapsing after his routine run in Likas, Sabah yesterday morning. This was the person instrumental in organizing the Borneo International Marathon since 2008, with much success. Our thoughts are with him, his wife Carol, and his family.

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Hehehe..I like this one..typical iPhone fan..HAHAHA!!! Thanks Butet!

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Since the iPhone 4 was launched in June 8 during WWDC, Apple has got its fair share of accolades and criticisms. Well, beside the major breakthrough on the new model; retinal display, better battery life, gyroscope blah blah blah , one major down side is the antenna problem, which made it a major issue of concern in the Apple camp, who had hoped that this new model would tighten their grip on

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The Only Exception Paramore When I was younger I saw my daddy cry And curse at the wind He broke his own heart And I watched As he tried to reassemble it And my momma swore that She would never let herself forget And that was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love If it does not exist But darling You, are, the only

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Yesterday reminded me of one of the most significant contributions of Pak Lah's Premiership, when he announced an oil price hike which was beyond what we ever imagined. That was barely 3 months from steering BN into their worst ever election results since '69. Yes, true the intentions were right. Crude oil price were on the up at that time, it was just logic that fuel price had to also

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Not sure if this beat is now airing all over the clubs, but I sure like it. Enjoy y’all!

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Need You Now Lady Antebellum Picture perfect memories, scattered all around the floor Reaching for the phone cause I can't fight it any more And I wonder if I ever cross your mind For me it happens all the time It's a quarter after one I'm all alone and I need you now Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now And I don't know

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CONGRATULATIONS SPAIN! WORLD CUP 2010 WINNERS! After a month of intense football, World Cup 2010 finally reached its pinnacle in South Africa. With South Africa 2010 has already been regarded as a success, it would also be a stage where a new team would become the 8th team to ever lay their hands on football’s holy grail. Spain had always faltered when it mattered most in the biggest stage,

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This was a match dubbed the most pointless match in football, although it had always provided better entertainment compared to the final itself. This year’s play-off was no exception, as both Germany and Uruguay slugged it out in the rain in the Port Elizabeth Stadium, to overcome the emotions and psychological torment of losing their respective hard-fought semi-finals. The two teams traded

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History has it that in 18 previous editions of the World Cups, no European team had won the trophy in the 8 times it was hosted outside the continent, whilst being runners-up 6 times. Bad omen? Year Hosts Winners Runners-Up 1930 Uruguay Uruguay Argentina 1950 Brazil Uruguay Brazil

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Every football fans have been talking about the South American flavour in this year’s World Cup, with all their qualifiers, a total of 5 of them, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have qualified for the Round of 16. The same cannot be said however with their European and African counterparts, who have failed to really provide the spark. That includes the failings of 2006

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June 26 URU 2 v KOR 1 GHA 2 v USA 1 (aet) The Round of 16 started with grit last night, as both winners had to carve out narrow wins against their opponents. First up was Uruguay and South Korea in the Port Elizabeth Stadium. Both teams were generally equal to each other, but it was La Celeste who drew first blood, when Luis Suarez scored into an empty net, after Korean goalkeeper

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Matches played = 48 Goals scored = 101 Average goals per match = 2.1 goals Best attacking = Portugal, Argentina (7 goals scored) Worst defence = North Korea (12) Yellow cards = 176 (3.6 cards per match) Red cards = 13 (1 in approx. 4 matches) Most disciplined team = Spain (yellow cards = 0, red cards = 0) Worst disciplined team = Chile (

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7488826584538045890.post-6041488697722244612010-06-26T16:06:00.000+08:002010-06-27T20:08:23.329+08:00

The fixtures for the Round of 16 was confirmed last night after Groups G & H finished their group matches. June 26 Uruguay v South Korea USA v Ghana June 27 Germany v England Argentina v Mexico June 28 Netherlands v Slovakia Brazil v Chile June 29 Paraguay v Japan Spain v Portugal The table standings after all group matches are completed.

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Day 15 marked the halfway stage of the FIFA World Cup 2010, with the completion of group stage matches. 4 matches were played in Group G and H, to decide who will accompany Brazil to the next round. Ivory Coast had to win big against North Korea in Nelspruit to overcome Portugal’s huge goal difference. The Ivorians did win, but even that win was not enough, as Portugal and Brazil drew nil-nil in

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Netherlands followed Argentina as the only team to maintain a hundred percent record in the tournament. They beat the already eliminated Cameroon 2-1 in the Green Point Stadium. It was a game where Arjen Robben finally made his mark in this year’s World Cup, providing the assist for Klaas Jan Huntelaar to score, after his initial shot rebounded off the post. The game was locked at 1-1 prior,

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All teams playing in Day 13 still had the chance to qualify for the next stage. In Group C, the much talked England met Slovenia in Port Elizabeth Stadium in a do-or-die match.  A much better England side won the match 1-0, courtesy of a well taken volley by Jermaine Defoe, from a James Milner superb cross. It was a vastly improved performance by England, who were under fire after 2 previous

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7488826584538045890.post-41157514633681285922010-06-23T19:17:00.000+08:002010-06-27T12:45:24.561+08:00

The day started with matches to conclude Group A, with Mexico playing against Uruguay in the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, and France taking on hosts South Africa in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. France were already in a precarious position after collecting only 1 point from their previous 2 matches. This is on top of the crisis that they were in. As a result, 6 players from the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7488826584538045890.post-25670825605814082952010-06-22T22:16:00.001+08:002010-06-23T00:23:36.114+08:00

Matches played = 32 Goals scored = 67 Average goals per match = 2.1 goals Yellow cards = 116 (3.6 cards per match) Red cards = 10 (1 in every 3 matches) Best attacking = Portugal (7, all in one match! ) Worst defence = North Korea (9) Highest scoring match = Portugal 7 vs North Korea 0 Nil-nils Uruguay vs France (Group A, 11 June 2010)

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As all nations completed their second matches last night, the last match being Spain vs Honduras, only Netherlands and Brazil have actually secured their places in the next round. 14 places are up for grabs for 28 nations, with Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and Portugal are virtually there based on form, while some big nations (France, England, Italy and Ivory Coast amongst them) are in

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Day 11 brought one of the most lopsided international match in Portugal and North Korea in their second Group G clash in Green Point Stadium. In 2002, Germany beat Saudi Arabia 8-0 to set the record margin in a World Cup Finals match. Last night Portugal proved that they’re one of the firm favourites to lift the cup come July, after trashing the North Koreans 7-0. Six different players scored,

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Day 10 started with the controversy surrounding the expulsion of Nicolas Anelka from the French team, and their refusal to train, in protest against the decision. The show however had to go on, with Paraguay and Slovakia providing the first action in Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. Paraguay, who held the world champions 1-1 in their first match, controlled the match from the start. Slovakia

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The first match of Day 9 was between Netherlands and Japan in the Durban Stadium. The Oranje shared the lead of Group E with Japan after both teams won their opening matches against Denmar and Cameroon respectively. The Dutch controlled the match, with Japan seemingly content with putting 10 men behind the ball. But they were still dangerous on the counter, as Daisuke Matsui’s effort proved

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Germany went in to this match with Serbia in Port Elizabeth Stadium high on confidence after easily dispatching Australia 4-0 in their first match. The Serbians meanwhile had to regroup, after their morale sapping lost to Ghana. The Germans had the majority of possession, and more chances in the game, but to their despair, couldn’t find the net. It became worse for them when their forward

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