BEWARE SCAM CALL!!!
Most likely a fraud! This dude first called 2 days before this call demanding our address as soon as he introduced himself. But after telling him that we were busy, he said he would call again 2 days later. His number is 'UNAVAILABLE' on the CID. This fraud caller uses a phony name of Martin Parker from a company called Platinum Holiday.
"THIS IS NOT A BIG POINT OK!!!"
I agree no one is perfect but this guys real accent and Spoken English got clearly exposed a few times when I cross questioned him. The reason I doubt him, a supposedly professional marketing executive, as a fraud is because, in addition to his changing accent and few grammatical errors , on inquiring as to where he got our number from, he gets irritated and responds by saying 'This is not a big point ok!!!'.
Are you a Victim? Have you got a call from Platinum Holiday?
How many of you have got such spam calls? I wonder if genuine companies make calls from hidden numbers. The below are sites which came out when I googled for Platinum Holiday and while 1 website gives the details about this fraud company's offers, 2 of them mentions about few of the victims of Platinum Holiday scandal who gave away their credit card details and lost their cash. Few victims also explained how the Fraud Callers were also rude to them when they inquired about their website, contact details and the source of their number:
1. http://www.alibaba.com/product/in107059314-107119126-101431635/PLATINUM_HOLIDAY_MEMBERSHIP.html
2. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1062574
3. http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-051-3723
4. http://www.askaboutmoney.com/showthread.php?t=122104
Anyway, here is the recorded conversation with Martin Parker from Platinum Holiday on 3 September 2009:
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
FUNNY MEMORIES: Happy Hour Game at Alamy- Sanjoy Alexander's amazing performance!- English to Malayalam Translator
Watch how Sanjoy Alexander, the Auto and Movie Critic cum Journalist, first gets out with the very first word he says, 'Definitely', in English itself instead of Malayalam, but then on the 2nd attempt makes an amazing return by translating every English sentences and words into Malayalam with a 'Stand Tall and Deliver' performance and attitude claiming the 1st prize in the 'English to Malayalam Translator' Game Show! Superb!! :) This game was part of the Healthy Lifestyle & Stress-Free games which was a good break and performance booster for all the employees!
Video of Sanjoy winning the Happy Hour Game Show at Techopark, Trivandrum!
(Click here to see the full video of the Happy Hour Game Show including the joint 1st prize winners!)
Video of Sanjoy winning the Happy Hour Game Show at Techopark, Trivandrum!
Date: 26 September 2008
Venue: Cafeteria
(Click here to see the full video of the Happy Hour Game Show including the joint 1st prize winners!)
Friday, December 18, 2009
My first experience with SNOW- First day of snow in Baltinglass (Bealach Conglais) December 2009
Mr. Winter, the Uninvited Guest and his right-hand man Mr. Snow!
Our Uninvited Guest, Mr. Winter Frost, has now brought with him his trustworthy friend, Mr. Snow! Heh, I spoke earlier in the month of October, of how Autumn had come and made me see how special an Autumn Leaf is with it's red, yellow and brown colours. And I also mentioned that December would bring along our Uninvited Friend, Mr. Winter.
"It's Snow!"
Well, today morning I woke up late as usual (as I'm still unemployed despite my constant search for a job in a company which will also issue a Work Permit!), thanked God for His Grace and Mercy for another new morning of my life, went to the window and opened the curtain...and what do I see?.... It's all white everywhere......for a moment I froze......I couldn't even think of anything because I just didn't even know what to think! I'm standing in my room staring at the window of my house in Baltinglass and I yelled out to my wife...she came wondering what was wrong and that was when she too saw it and said, "It's snow!"
First Snow in Baltinglass, Ireland
So this is my first experience of Snow in my life!!...Amazing!!....It definitely is a new experience for me. We live in New Houses, Parkmore and from the window in the front of our house, we can see the Community Park, Baltinglass and the mountain view beyond it. Everything was covered in snow. All the houses, the roads, rooftops, trees, cars had snow on top of it. From our Kitchen window, we can see the National School (Scoil Naomh Iosaf) and the mountains beyond it. It was a beautiful sight! All covered with snow. Everything is white as though a large white blanket is spread across Baltinglass!
Jesus is the Essence of the Christmas Season!
Though a Snowman dances in the snow and Santa delivers toys on Christmas (25th December), hope that the Message of Jesus is also spread because, ultimately, Jesus is the Essence of Christmas as those who traditionally celebrate Christmas, do it because Christmas Day is the Birth of Jesus! That is why everyone celebrates the Season of Christmas as the Season of Love, Happiness and Giving! Believers celebrate Jesus every day of their lives because they are happy that God loves everyone which is why He gave Jesus to all the people of the world!
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
White Christmas! Houses in Parkmore, Baltinglass are beautifully decorated with all kinds of Xmas Decorations!
Maybe today being the first day of Snow in Baltinglass, no one would have been prepared to build any Snowman as yet. While some of the houses in our area are beautifully decorated with all kinds of Christmas lights, Stars, Christmas Trees, Santas and Bridge Candles, there is one particular house that stands apart. Their front porch and roof is completely covered with multi coloured Christmas lights blinking continuously and they also have a Santa seated on his sledge of Reindeers. And yes, they do have a Smiling Snowman as well. It won't be too long before you get to see all the little cute and loving children of New Houses, Parkmore come out and build their snowmen. It's really going to be a great sight to enjoy from now on! White Christmas!!!
First Day of Snow promises even more...
Well, after some time, the sun came out and by evening the snow disappeared. Of course now we have to be careful when we step outside as there will be Black Ice everywhere. The weather forecast in RTE News forecasted that snow would start falling by Saturday night, but it came earlier. It will be snowing even more in the days to come and we are planning to go out soon and take snaps of the wonderful snow.
Scripture John 3:16- New International Version
Our Uninvited Guest, Mr. Winter Frost, has now brought with him his trustworthy friend, Mr. Snow! Heh, I spoke earlier in the month of October, of how Autumn had come and made me see how special an Autumn Leaf is with it's red, yellow and brown colours. And I also mentioned that December would bring along our Uninvited Friend, Mr. Winter.
"It's Snow!"
Well, today morning I woke up late as usual (as I'm still unemployed despite my constant search for a job in a company which will also issue a Work Permit!), thanked God for His Grace and Mercy for another new morning of my life, went to the window and opened the curtain...and what do I see?.... It's all white everywhere......for a moment I froze......I couldn't even think of anything because I just didn't even know what to think! I'm standing in my room staring at the window of my house in Baltinglass and I yelled out to my wife...she came wondering what was wrong and that was when she too saw it and said, "It's snow!"
First Snow in Baltinglass, Ireland
So this is my first experience of Snow in my life!!...Amazing!!....It definitely is a new experience for me. We live in New Houses, Parkmore and from the window in the front of our house, we can see the Community Park, Baltinglass and the mountain view beyond it. Everything was covered in snow. All the houses, the roads, rooftops, trees, cars had snow on top of it. From our Kitchen window, we can see the National School (Scoil Naomh Iosaf) and the mountains beyond it. It was a beautiful sight! All covered with snow. Everything is white as though a large white blanket is spread across Baltinglass!
Jesus is the Essence of the Christmas Season!
Though a Snowman dances in the snow and Santa delivers toys on Christmas (25th December), hope that the Message of Jesus is also spread because, ultimately, Jesus is the Essence of Christmas as those who traditionally celebrate Christmas, do it because Christmas Day is the Birth of Jesus! That is why everyone celebrates the Season of Christmas as the Season of Love, Happiness and Giving! Believers celebrate Jesus every day of their lives because they are happy that God loves everyone which is why He gave Jesus to all the people of the world!
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
White Christmas! Houses in Parkmore, Baltinglass are beautifully decorated with all kinds of Xmas Decorations!
Maybe today being the first day of Snow in Baltinglass, no one would have been prepared to build any Snowman as yet. While some of the houses in our area are beautifully decorated with all kinds of Christmas lights, Stars, Christmas Trees, Santas and Bridge Candles, there is one particular house that stands apart. Their front porch and roof is completely covered with multi coloured Christmas lights blinking continuously and they also have a Santa seated on his sledge of Reindeers. And yes, they do have a Smiling Snowman as well. It won't be too long before you get to see all the little cute and loving children of New Houses, Parkmore come out and build their snowmen. It's really going to be a great sight to enjoy from now on! White Christmas!!!
First Day of Snow promises even more...
Well, after some time, the sun came out and by evening the snow disappeared. Of course now we have to be careful when we step outside as there will be Black Ice everywhere. The weather forecast in RTE News forecasted that snow would start falling by Saturday night, but it came earlier. It will be snowing even more in the days to come and we are planning to go out soon and take snaps of the wonderful snow.
Scripture John 3:16- New International Version
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Some Highly Rated Comments from worldwide viewers on the controversial Football match between Ireland & France-The Handball Goal in the FONDBALL match
Some Highly Rated Comments from worldwide viewers on the controversial Football match between Ireland & France-The Handball Goal in the FONDBALL match!!!
Well, Ireland proved that they were the real winners in the end. A match which every Irish supporter acknowledges from their heart that Ireland defeated France in the 2009 World Cup Play off series in Paris! Great work Ireland Team!! Here are some worldwide reactions and comments regarding the Handball Goal which FIFA approved during the now called FONDBALL match!
Worldwide Comments:
1. "We got ripped off by the hand ball...how could the ref not see that!"
2. "Thierry Henry is coming home for the Handball Championships!"
3. "I’m French, and in the name of the whole France I wanna tell you people of France is extremely sorry for you despite the result, and as well we are shocked by the arbitrage. Plus, I think your team was clearly worthy of the victory just by its will and its game. Now I hope the incredible idiots who are high-ranking in the Football federation realize that we have to use the video arbitrage, and that we should have introduced it from a long time."
4. "From now on Football can be played as Volleyball!"
5. "It's truly the only fair way to handle things. France would perhaps win but the point is to make the result fair not to make Ireland definitely qualify. Too bad this will never happen because FIFA is headed by a Frenchie. I still commend Ireland on their efforts, well played."
6. "It was the REF decision,nobody can change it.You people should blame the REF,not Henry,it was the REF who cost you the ticket to South Afrika!!!!!!"
7. "The Irish lads really deserved the win. Thought Liam Lawrence was superb. Should be in a better side than Stoke. The French looked miserable when things were going against them. There was no spirit in their side. Anelka only showed glimpses of what he can do. Can't see them being a threat next year!"
8. "An absolute disgrace, FIFA should make them replay the game!"
9. "Gutless FIFA !! With the available video evidence the game should be awarded to Ireland. Problem solved!"
10. "Its a shame for the irish football its not the same anymore its all about money now!"
11. "Play it again.... Ireland should have won....they were robbed. From a Welsh Fan!"
12. "The decision of FIFA not to have a replay is disgusting. England, Scotland and Wales should now stand with Ireland and boycott this farce!"
Well, Ireland proved that they were the real winners in the end. A match which every Irish supporter acknowledges from their heart that Ireland defeated France in the 2009 World Cup Play off series in Paris! Great work Ireland Team!! Here are some worldwide reactions and comments regarding the Handball Goal which FIFA approved during the now called FONDBALL match!
Worldwide Comments:
1. "We got ripped off by the hand ball...how could the ref not see that!"
2. "Thierry Henry is coming home for the Handball Championships!"
3. "I’m French, and in the name of the whole France I wanna tell you people of France is extremely sorry for you despite the result, and as well we are shocked by the arbitrage. Plus, I think your team was clearly worthy of the victory just by its will and its game. Now I hope the incredible idiots who are high-ranking in the Football federation realize that we have to use the video arbitrage, and that we should have introduced it from a long time."
4. "From now on Football can be played as Volleyball!"
5. "It's truly the only fair way to handle things. France would perhaps win but the point is to make the result fair not to make Ireland definitely qualify. Too bad this will never happen because FIFA is headed by a Frenchie. I still commend Ireland on their efforts, well played."
6. "It was the REF decision,nobody can change it.You people should blame the REF,not Henry,it was the REF who cost you the ticket to South Afrika!!!!!!"
7. "The Irish lads really deserved the win. Thought Liam Lawrence was superb. Should be in a better side than Stoke. The French looked miserable when things were going against them. There was no spirit in their side. Anelka only showed glimpses of what he can do. Can't see them being a threat next year!"
8. "An absolute disgrace, FIFA should make them replay the game!"
9. "Gutless FIFA !! With the available video evidence the game should be awarded to Ireland. Problem solved!"
10. "Its a shame for the irish football its not the same anymore its all about money now!"
11. "Play it again.... Ireland should have won....they were robbed. From a Welsh Fan!"
12. "The decision of FIFA not to have a replay is disgusting. England, Scotland and Wales should now stand with Ireland and boycott this farce!"
FONDBALL : "All the European people saw what happened!" Giovanni Trapattoni on Ireland losing in World Cup Playoff aginst France's HANDBALL GOAL!!!
Swedish referee Martin Hansson awarded the 'HANDBALL GOAL' to France eventually getting Ireland cheated out of the World Cup match!
The Birth of Fondball...
"Football is now FONDBALL, a new Football sport from 18 November 2009 thanks to Referee Martin Hansson and France Captain Thierry Henry!!!"
The Football (or Fondball as of now, post 18 November 2009) match between Ireland and France was played in Paris’s Stade de France. more than 50,000 French fans and 20,000 Irish fans in the Stadium directly witnessed the birth of a new Football sport FONDBALL!!! The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification for the European Zone had 13 places to be secured for which 53 teams brought under 9 Groups were to be competing. And the Handball Goal set up by France Captain Thierry Henry, in the extra time, has secured their berth for the 2010 World Cup Football in South Africa.
"Yea, Ireland is proud of you Men in Green!!!"
"All the European people saw the game and what happened!" Ireland Coach Giovanni Trapattoni
Ireland's Coach Italian Giovanni Trapattoni, a heartbroken person after the match, said that everyone in Europe saw that it was a Handball and despite complaints from the irish players, the Referee straightaway awarded the Handball Goal without even inquiring with the linesman or the accused player enabling France to win 2-1. The least the Referee could have done was to use technology and see the replays like the job of a Third Umpire in Cricket. However, though everyone in Ireland and all the Irish supporters have expressed their shock and dismay at the foul play and biased decision of the Referee, they are proud of the "Men in Green" and will always remember the way they played hard and fair and how they technically beat France! "Yea, Ireland is proud of you Men in Green!!!"
A Wonderful Sport called Football
"The Irish do not blame Thierry Henry for the foul play. Instead they are sad that the Referee had not performed his duty fairly and decided to award a controversial goal to the team which deliberately fouled by a handball making it an unfair and biased decision!"
The Irish do not blame Thierry Henry for the foul play. Instead they are sad that the Referee had not performed his duty fairly and decided to award a controversial goal to the team which deliberately fouled by a handball making it an unfair and biased decision. FAI Chief executive John Delaney, has now requested the world governing body of Football, FIFA, to organise a rematch between the two nations. Though a replay seems impossible, FIFA has been reminded that a replay rejection would mean that the integrity of the sport has been tampered with and FIFA's very own oath- proclaimed principles and regulations of Fair Play has no value and is now just an outward hypocritical covering for their unfair, unethical and unprofessional manner of handling a wonderful sport called Football!!!
Everyone can win matches by Unfair Play and Favouritism on part of Match Officials and Match Authorities!!!
If FIFA rejects Ireland's request for a rematch, then this not only shows that they were partial to the home team and everyone's favourites out of the two, but it also shows that they are indirectly giving out a wrong message that everyone can win matches by Unfair Play and Favouritism on part of Match Officials and Match Authorities!! Moreover, the Irish, being the honest and wonderful souls they are, do not hold grudge with Henry because they understand that in every sport the players may knowingly or unknowingly break a rule in the heat of the moment because they are competitors aiming for that victorious goal. However, it is upto the match officials to ensure fair play all around. Otherwise these kind of wrong decisions will only encourage players to depend more on foul play.
"The Ball hit my Hand" attitude will gain popularity in every sport if it is not controlled now!!!
At one time in Cricket, the officials would play a deaf ear & blind eye to all the abusive language, hardcore sledging, unsporty body languages and umpire intimidating actions and stares coming out from a certain team or few particular teams while certain "other" teams paid the price for even a tiny movement of their eye brow!
Thierry Henry may have admitted his fault by saying, "the ball hit my hand", but his attitude towards fouling has not changed at all because he said that though it was a foul, which he confessed to the Referee, he is happy that France won the match as it was the Referee who had awarded the Handball Goal. Even France defender Sebastien Squillaci said that he is happy with the victory despite the decision made by the Referee. Former France star Zinedine Zidane became infamous with the 'Coupe de Boule (headbutt)' during the losing match in the 2006 Football World Cup. At one time in Cricket, the officials would play a deaf ear & blind eye to all the abusive language, hardcore sledging, unsporty body languages and umpire intimidating actions and stares coming out from a certain team or few particular teams while certain "other" teams paid the price for even a tiny movement of their eye brow! Unfair Play increases the Unfair Play Attitude!
True or False? Good Guys Finsh Last!!!
Well, Ireland proved that they were the real winners in the end. A match which every Irish supporter acknowledges from their heart that Ireland defeated France in the World Cup Play off series in Paris! Great work Ireland Team!! Here are some worldwide reactions and comments regarding the Handball Goal which FIFA approved during the now called FONDBALL match!
Worldwide Comments on The Handball Goal in the FONDBALL match!!!:
1. "We (Ireland) got ripped off by the hand ball how could the ref not see that!"
2. "Thierry Henry is coming home for the Handball Championships!"
3. "I’m French, and in the name of the whole France I wanna tell you people of France is extremely sorry for you despite the result, and as well we are shocked by the arbitrage. Plus, I think your team was clearly worthy of the victory just by its will and its game. Now I hope the incredible idiots who are high-ranking in the Football federation realize that we have to use the video arbitrage, and that we should have introduced it from a long time."
4. "From now on Football can be played as Volleyball!"
5. "It's truly the only fair way to handle things. France would perhaps win but the point is to make the result fair not to make Ireland definitely qualify. Too bad this will never happen because FIFA is headed by a Frenchie. I still commend Ireland on their efforts, well played."
6. "It was the REF decision,nobody can change it.You people should blame the REF,not Henry,it was the REF who cost you the ticket to South Afrika!!!!!!"
7. "The Irish lads really deserved the win. Thought Liam Lawrence was superb. Should be in a better side than Stoke. The French looked miserable when things were going against them. There was no spirit in their side. Anelka only showed glimpses of what he can do. Can't see them being a threat next year!"
8. "An absolute disgrace, FIFA should make them replay the game!"
9. "Gutless FIFA !! With the available video evidence the game should be awarded to Ireland. Problem solved!"
10. "Its a shame for the irish football its not the same anymore its all about money now!"
11. "Play it again.... Ireland should have won....they were robbed. From a Welsh Fan!"
12. "The decision of FIFA not to have a replay is disgusting. England, Scotland and Wales should now stand with Ireland and boycott this farce!"
The Birth of Fondball...
"Football is now FONDBALL, a new Football sport from 18 November 2009 thanks to Referee Martin Hansson and France Captain Thierry Henry!!!"
The Football (or Fondball as of now, post 18 November 2009) match between Ireland and France was played in Paris’s Stade de France. more than 50,000 French fans and 20,000 Irish fans in the Stadium directly witnessed the birth of a new Football sport FONDBALL!!! The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification for the European Zone had 13 places to be secured for which 53 teams brought under 9 Groups were to be competing. And the Handball Goal set up by France Captain Thierry Henry, in the extra time, has secured their berth for the 2010 World Cup Football in South Africa.
"Yea, Ireland is proud of you Men in Green!!!"
"All the European people saw the game and what happened!" Ireland Coach Giovanni Trapattoni
Ireland's Coach Italian Giovanni Trapattoni, a heartbroken person after the match, said that everyone in Europe saw that it was a Handball and despite complaints from the irish players, the Referee straightaway awarded the Handball Goal without even inquiring with the linesman or the accused player enabling France to win 2-1. The least the Referee could have done was to use technology and see the replays like the job of a Third Umpire in Cricket. However, though everyone in Ireland and all the Irish supporters have expressed their shock and dismay at the foul play and biased decision of the Referee, they are proud of the "Men in Green" and will always remember the way they played hard and fair and how they technically beat France! "Yea, Ireland is proud of you Men in Green!!!"
A Wonderful Sport called Football
"The Irish do not blame Thierry Henry for the foul play. Instead they are sad that the Referee had not performed his duty fairly and decided to award a controversial goal to the team which deliberately fouled by a handball making it an unfair and biased decision!"
The Irish do not blame Thierry Henry for the foul play. Instead they are sad that the Referee had not performed his duty fairly and decided to award a controversial goal to the team which deliberately fouled by a handball making it an unfair and biased decision. FAI Chief executive John Delaney, has now requested the world governing body of Football, FIFA, to organise a rematch between the two nations. Though a replay seems impossible, FIFA has been reminded that a replay rejection would mean that the integrity of the sport has been tampered with and FIFA's very own oath- proclaimed principles and regulations of Fair Play has no value and is now just an outward hypocritical covering for their unfair, unethical and unprofessional manner of handling a wonderful sport called Football!!!
Everyone can win matches by Unfair Play and Favouritism on part of Match Officials and Match Authorities!!!
If FIFA rejects Ireland's request for a rematch, then this not only shows that they were partial to the home team and everyone's favourites out of the two, but it also shows that they are indirectly giving out a wrong message that everyone can win matches by Unfair Play and Favouritism on part of Match Officials and Match Authorities!! Moreover, the Irish, being the honest and wonderful souls they are, do not hold grudge with Henry because they understand that in every sport the players may knowingly or unknowingly break a rule in the heat of the moment because they are competitors aiming for that victorious goal. However, it is upto the match officials to ensure fair play all around. Otherwise these kind of wrong decisions will only encourage players to depend more on foul play.
"The Ball hit my Hand" attitude will gain popularity in every sport if it is not controlled now!!!
At one time in Cricket, the officials would play a deaf ear & blind eye to all the abusive language, hardcore sledging, unsporty body languages and umpire intimidating actions and stares coming out from a certain team or few particular teams while certain "other" teams paid the price for even a tiny movement of their eye brow!
Thierry Henry may have admitted his fault by saying, "the ball hit my hand", but his attitude towards fouling has not changed at all because he said that though it was a foul, which he confessed to the Referee, he is happy that France won the match as it was the Referee who had awarded the Handball Goal. Even France defender Sebastien Squillaci said that he is happy with the victory despite the decision made by the Referee. Former France star Zinedine Zidane became infamous with the 'Coupe de Boule (headbutt)' during the losing match in the 2006 Football World Cup. At one time in Cricket, the officials would play a deaf ear & blind eye to all the abusive language, hardcore sledging, unsporty body languages and umpire intimidating actions and stares coming out from a certain team or few particular teams while certain "other" teams paid the price for even a tiny movement of their eye brow! Unfair Play increases the Unfair Play Attitude!
True or False? Good Guys Finsh Last!!!
Well, Ireland proved that they were the real winners in the end. A match which every Irish supporter acknowledges from their heart that Ireland defeated France in the World Cup Play off series in Paris! Great work Ireland Team!! Here are some worldwide reactions and comments regarding the Handball Goal which FIFA approved during the now called FONDBALL match!
Worldwide Comments on The Handball Goal in the FONDBALL match!!!:
1. "We (Ireland) got ripped off by the hand ball how could the ref not see that!"
2. "Thierry Henry is coming home for the Handball Championships!"
3. "I’m French, and in the name of the whole France I wanna tell you people of France is extremely sorry for you despite the result, and as well we are shocked by the arbitrage. Plus, I think your team was clearly worthy of the victory just by its will and its game. Now I hope the incredible idiots who are high-ranking in the Football federation realize that we have to use the video arbitrage, and that we should have introduced it from a long time."
4. "From now on Football can be played as Volleyball!"
5. "It's truly the only fair way to handle things. France would perhaps win but the point is to make the result fair not to make Ireland definitely qualify. Too bad this will never happen because FIFA is headed by a Frenchie. I still commend Ireland on their efforts, well played."
6. "It was the REF decision,nobody can change it.You people should blame the REF,not Henry,it was the REF who cost you the ticket to South Afrika!!!!!!"
7. "The Irish lads really deserved the win. Thought Liam Lawrence was superb. Should be in a better side than Stoke. The French looked miserable when things were going against them. There was no spirit in their side. Anelka only showed glimpses of what he can do. Can't see them being a threat next year!"
8. "An absolute disgrace, FIFA should make them replay the game!"
9. "Gutless FIFA !! With the available video evidence the game should be awarded to Ireland. Problem solved!"
10. "Its a shame for the irish football its not the same anymore its all about money now!"
11. "Play it again.... Ireland should have won....they were robbed. From a Welsh Fan!"
12. "The decision of FIFA not to have a replay is disgusting. England, Scotland and Wales should now stand with Ireland and boycott this farce!"
Friday, October 30, 2009
10 Fire Disasters On Halloween- 5 Measures For Safety From Fire Fun On Halloween!
Don’t play with fire, it’s Halloween Day!!!
Halloween Holiday- Costumes, Jack O Lanterns, Trick or Treating, parties and loads of fun!! But the Halloween celebrations are not yet complete without the 2 most important reasons why children love to celebrate the Halloween Night- Fireworks and Bonfires!!! Unfortunately, while they have fun, they are not aware that somewhere during the fun, these fires will end them up with serious burns and injuries to their hands and eyes!
Here are 10 most horrific dangers when you play with Halloween Fire:
10 Dangers of Fire Fun on Halloween Night!
"Fireworks are known not only for the injuries they cause to our bodies, but they are also great sources of distubance to families where babies sleep, the elderly require rest and children are engaged in studies!"
1. Most fireworks are illegally sold without any quality checks. This makes them very dangerous to use as they are mostly defective and harmful as well.
2. Legal action will be taken against those who dump their household waste for creating bonfires.
3. Full time supervision of children is necessary as they are thrilled to be near the fires but do not understand it’s dangerous effects if they get too near to the fire.
4. Children should be kept away from fireworks as any accident with fireworks will cause burns and serious body harms to the hands and eyes.
5. If fireworks are thrown in public places, there is every chance of a fire outbreak in people’s property and houses resulting in large-scale damages. The Police will severely charge those guilty of such offences.
6. Individuals dump household wastes for burning bonfires. This will result in air pollution and will also affect human beings as these wastes may contain plastic, electricals, toxic liquids and other harmful pollution causing materials which will produce dangerous and life threatening health problems.
7. Fireworks are known not only for the injuries they cause to our bodies, but they are also great sources of distubance to families where babies sleep, the elderly require rest and children are engaged in studies.
8. Police will be on patrol throughout the night to avoid any sort of criminal or anti social activities which usually arise during celebrations and seasonal holidays.
9. Lighting fireworks in restricted areas or possession of illegal fireworks are crimes and if caught, then criminial prosecution will be undertaken.
10. Use of fireworks causes loud noise and smoke enabling the smoke alarms to sound. This distresses residential areas who will dial emergency numbers as distress calls. The entire drama wastes the time and energy of everyone, the Police, the law breakers and the families who makes the call.
5 Fire Safety Measures required during Halloween Party Night!
1. Firstly, plan bonfires in places where there is good supply of water and away from residential areas.
2. Never burn bonfires or light up fireworks while standing near to telephone or electrical line posts or cables.
3. An elderly person or Authorised Officer must keep children away from fires and make sure that harmful and highly flammable resources like kerosene, petrol, etc:- are not used to light bonfires.
4. Each individual must be responsible to check that all fires are put out before they leave the area.
5. Start bonfires atleast a couple of feet away from the people so that no fireworks are lit near the bonfires.
Halloween Holiday- Costumes, Jack O Lanterns, Trick or Treating, parties and loads of fun!! But the Halloween celebrations are not yet complete without the 2 most important reasons why children love to celebrate the Halloween Night- Fireworks and Bonfires!!! Unfortunately, while they have fun, they are not aware that somewhere during the fun, these fires will end them up with serious burns and injuries to their hands and eyes!
Here are 10 most horrific dangers when you play with Halloween Fire:
10 Dangers of Fire Fun on Halloween Night!
"Fireworks are known not only for the injuries they cause to our bodies, but they are also great sources of distubance to families where babies sleep, the elderly require rest and children are engaged in studies!"
1. Most fireworks are illegally sold without any quality checks. This makes them very dangerous to use as they are mostly defective and harmful as well.
2. Legal action will be taken against those who dump their household waste for creating bonfires.
3. Full time supervision of children is necessary as they are thrilled to be near the fires but do not understand it’s dangerous effects if they get too near to the fire.
4. Children should be kept away from fireworks as any accident with fireworks will cause burns and serious body harms to the hands and eyes.
5. If fireworks are thrown in public places, there is every chance of a fire outbreak in people’s property and houses resulting in large-scale damages. The Police will severely charge those guilty of such offences.
6. Individuals dump household wastes for burning bonfires. This will result in air pollution and will also affect human beings as these wastes may contain plastic, electricals, toxic liquids and other harmful pollution causing materials which will produce dangerous and life threatening health problems.
7. Fireworks are known not only for the injuries they cause to our bodies, but they are also great sources of distubance to families where babies sleep, the elderly require rest and children are engaged in studies.
8. Police will be on patrol throughout the night to avoid any sort of criminal or anti social activities which usually arise during celebrations and seasonal holidays.
9. Lighting fireworks in restricted areas or possession of illegal fireworks are crimes and if caught, then criminial prosecution will be undertaken.
10. Use of fireworks causes loud noise and smoke enabling the smoke alarms to sound. This distresses residential areas who will dial emergency numbers as distress calls. The entire drama wastes the time and energy of everyone, the Police, the law breakers and the families who makes the call.
5 Fire Safety Measures required during Halloween Party Night!
1. Firstly, plan bonfires in places where there is good supply of water and away from residential areas.
2. Never burn bonfires or light up fireworks while standing near to telephone or electrical line posts or cables.
3. An elderly person or Authorised Officer must keep children away from fires and make sure that harmful and highly flammable resources like kerosene, petrol, etc:- are not used to light bonfires.
4. Each individual must be responsible to check that all fires are put out before they leave the area.
5. Start bonfires atleast a couple of feet away from the people so that no fireworks are lit near the bonfires.
5 Ways To Protect Your Pets During Halloween!
Protect your Pets during Halloween!
"As always, there are few people who think beyond the danger zone and unnecessarily choose the negative turn. Don’t let your PETS out on Halloween night as they may end up in the wrong hands of these kind of people and your pets will serve as 'torture victims' and sometimes even as 'stuffed parcels' at your doorsteps!"
Precautions on Halloween are not meant for people alone. Pets are also subject to accidents and attacks and on Halloween night they should also be given extra care so that no harm is caused to them. Here are 5 ways to protect your pets during Halloween Night:
5 Pet Care Measures On Halloween!
1. The Halloween fireworks and bonfires causes great discomfort not only to people but also to animals whether pets, strays or farm animals. So don't take out your pets towards celebrating areas.
2. Children who play with fireworks and others who plan bonfires must keep it away from pets as the loud noise, fire and lights will definitely scare and frghten them making them restless for the rest of the night.
3. Once your pet is kept safe, be a 'Animal Hero' and try and take care of others pets which may find itself in trouble.
4. "As always, there are few people who think beyond the danger zone and unnecessarily choose the negative turn. Don’t let your pets out on Halloween night as they may end up in the wrong hands of these kind of people and your pets will serve as torture victims and sometimes even as stuffed parcels at your doorsteps!"
5. If you feel that your pet is threatened and help is away from your hands, then please call up the Patrol Officers who will be on road duty on Halloween night.
"As always, there are few people who think beyond the danger zone and unnecessarily choose the negative turn. Don’t let your PETS out on Halloween night as they may end up in the wrong hands of these kind of people and your pets will serve as 'torture victims' and sometimes even as 'stuffed parcels' at your doorsteps!"
Precautions on Halloween are not meant for people alone. Pets are also subject to accidents and attacks and on Halloween night they should also be given extra care so that no harm is caused to them. Here are 5 ways to protect your pets during Halloween Night:
5 Pet Care Measures On Halloween!
1. The Halloween fireworks and bonfires causes great discomfort not only to people but also to animals whether pets, strays or farm animals. So don't take out your pets towards celebrating areas.
2. Children who play with fireworks and others who plan bonfires must keep it away from pets as the loud noise, fire and lights will definitely scare and frghten them making them restless for the rest of the night.
3. Once your pet is kept safe, be a 'Animal Hero' and try and take care of others pets which may find itself in trouble.
4. "As always, there are few people who think beyond the danger zone and unnecessarily choose the negative turn. Don’t let your pets out on Halloween night as they may end up in the wrong hands of these kind of people and your pets will serve as torture victims and sometimes even as stuffed parcels at your doorsteps!"
5. If you feel that your pet is threatened and help is away from your hands, then please call up the Patrol Officers who will be on road duty on Halloween night.
HALLOWEEN IS THE FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD!!!
HALLOWEEN IS THE FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD!!!
Halloween, though openly associated with evil, is celebrated by most of the We
stern countries and falls on 31st October. It is also called ‘All Saints Eve’ , ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ and ‘Festival of the Dead!’ (The name says it all...). The festival begins at sunset and ends at midnight every 31st October. As it is celebrated in the night time, the festival is common for the colors Orange and Black, which resembles the darkness of sunset and night. It also symbolises the colour of the fire which comes from the pumpkins called Jack O Lanterns. This is why many Halloween decoration items and costumes are mostly coloured in Black and Orange. The most common Halloween treats are candy or toffe apples, caramel or taffu apples as Halloween holiday falls during the start of the annual Apple Harvest.
Celtic and Christian Cultures- the Halloween Background Traditions
The Halloween festival has a background of mixed cultures with the Celtic Festival of Samhain in Europe and the Christian taditional holy day of All Saints. While ‘All Saints’ is celebrated on 1st November where all the Saints are said to be gathering and remembered, it’s eve, 31st October is celebrated as the night before the Saints arrive where spirits of dead people, good or bad, come back to visit their families. It is from here that the concept of dressing in scary costumes was evolved in order to scare off the bad spirits. Thus the festival is secular with roots from both Celtic and Christian traditions mainly from Ireland and Scotland. It is the main factor how Halloween found it’s entry into America with the entry of Irish immigrants in the 18th century with reminders of the Great Irish Famine Period.
Halloween Celebrations
Halloween os celebrated with Trick or Treats, scary costumes, haunted locations, halloween parties, scary stories, fireworks, bonfires, horror films, carving pumpkins, eating ghost shaped sweets, etc:- Traditionally, the lanterns were a symbol of harvest time. As years passed, these lanterns were introduced to Halloween and were carved from turnips with designs of scary and funny faces. Now everyone carves Pumpkins as they are more bigger and spacier making it easy to carve.These lanterns are then lighted and kept in from of the house after sunset. People decorate their houses with ghostly characters like ghosts, monsters, witches, goblins, skeletons and vampires. Animal characters of wolves, bats, crows and spiders are also used.
TRICK OR TREAT!!!
Children celebrate Trick or treat on Halloween. They visit houses dressed in ghostly costumes shouting "Trick or treat?" With Treat, they mean to ask for sweets or even money. And with Trick, they mean to say that they will do some kind of a prank or mischief to the household if they dont get any treats. As a tradition in Ireland and Scotland, children must earn their treats by telling scary stories, dancing or singing songs. Food treats include Colcannon and Barmbrack from Ireland, Bonfire Toffee from Britian, Candy Corn from North America and other common treats like Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread, Candy Apples, Caramel Apples, Soul Cakes, Caramel Corn, Roasted Sweet Corn, etc:-
Some types of Traditional Halloween Games
1. Apple Bobbing or Dunking- The participant must take out an apple from the tub of bucket of water using only his teeth.
2. Fork Dunking- The participant must kneel on a chair with a fork between his teeth which he must drop into the apple.
3. Scone eating contest- Here, participants should try to jump and eat scones, coated with syrup and tied onto strings at a high level, while having their hands tied behind their backs.
RELIGION ON HALLOWEEN- FESTIVAL WHICH GLORIFIES EVIL
Though Halloween is widely a secular celebration, there are some sections of the people who have expressed strong religious statements about it. In the West, many Christians take Halloween as just another festival which is not satanic nor unspiritual for their children. In fact, they see it as a time to value the cultural heritage of their Celtic ancestors. However, there are other Christians who avoid Halloween celebrations as they believe that it practises evil and sorcery making it an accepted public glorification of the devil and other dark powers of hell. Some perceive Halloween as an insult to the Christian faith it originated as a pagan "Festival of the Dead." While many contemporary Protestant churches celebrate Halloween as a fun event for children and hold costume events in their churches with games and candy, few other Churches abstain from celebrating Halloween for they believe that a True Christian should never celbrate a festival orignating from the pagans especially a Festival of the Dead!
Halloween, though openly associated with evil, is celebrated by most of the We
stern countries and falls on 31st October. It is also called ‘All Saints Eve’ , ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ and ‘Festival of the Dead!’ (The name says it all...). The festival begins at sunset and ends at midnight every 31st October. As it is celebrated in the night time, the festival is common for the colors Orange and Black, which resembles the darkness of sunset and night. It also symbolises the colour of the fire which comes from the pumpkins called Jack O Lanterns. This is why many Halloween decoration items and costumes are mostly coloured in Black and Orange. The most common Halloween treats are candy or toffe apples, caramel or taffu apples as Halloween holiday falls during the start of the annual Apple Harvest.Celtic and Christian Cultures- the Halloween Background Traditions
The Halloween festival has a background of mixed cultures with the Celtic Festival of Samhain in Europe and the Christian taditional holy day of All Saints. While ‘All Saints’ is celebrated on 1st November where all the Saints are said to be gathering and remembered, it’s eve, 31st October is celebrated as the night before the Saints arrive where spirits of dead people, good or bad, come back to visit their families. It is from here that the concept of dressing in scary costumes was evolved in order to scare off the bad spirits. Thus the festival is secular with roots from both Celtic and Christian traditions mainly from Ireland and Scotland. It is the main factor how Halloween found it’s entry into America with the entry of Irish immigrants in the 18th century with reminders of the Great Irish Famine Period.
Halloween Celebrations
Halloween os celebrated with Trick or Treats, scary costumes, haunted locations, halloween parties, scary stories, fireworks, bonfires, horror films, carving pumpkins, eating ghost shaped sweets, etc:- Traditionally, the lanterns were a symbol of harvest time. As years passed, these lanterns were introduced to Halloween and were carved from turnips with designs of scary and funny faces. Now everyone carves Pumpkins as they are more bigger and spacier making it easy to carve.These lanterns are then lighted and kept in from of the house after sunset. People decorate their houses with ghostly characters like ghosts, monsters, witches, goblins, skeletons and vampires. Animal characters of wolves, bats, crows and spiders are also used.
TRICK OR TREAT!!!
Children celebrate Trick or treat on Halloween. They visit houses dressed in ghostly costumes shouting "Trick or treat?" With Treat, they mean to ask for sweets or even money. And with Trick, they mean to say that they will do some kind of a prank or mischief to the household if they dont get any treats. As a tradition in Ireland and Scotland, children must earn their treats by telling scary stories, dancing or singing songs. Food treats include Colcannon and Barmbrack from Ireland, Bonfire Toffee from Britian, Candy Corn from North America and other common treats like Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread, Candy Apples, Caramel Apples, Soul Cakes, Caramel Corn, Roasted Sweet Corn, etc:-
Some types of Traditional Halloween Games
1. Apple Bobbing or Dunking- The participant must take out an apple from the tub of bucket of water using only his teeth.
2. Fork Dunking- The participant must kneel on a chair with a fork between his teeth which he must drop into the apple.
3. Scone eating contest- Here, participants should try to jump and eat scones, coated with syrup and tied onto strings at a high level, while having their hands tied behind their backs.
RELIGION ON HALLOWEEN- FESTIVAL WHICH GLORIFIES EVIL
Though Halloween is widely a secular celebration, there are some sections of the people who have expressed strong religious statements about it. In the West, many Christians take Halloween as just another festival which is not satanic nor unspiritual for their children. In fact, they see it as a time to value the cultural heritage of their Celtic ancestors. However, there are other Christians who avoid Halloween celebrations as they believe that it practises evil and sorcery making it an accepted public glorification of the devil and other dark powers of hell. Some perceive Halloween as an insult to the Christian faith it originated as a pagan "Festival of the Dead." While many contemporary Protestant churches celebrate Halloween as a fun event for children and hold costume events in their churches with games and candy, few other Churches abstain from celebrating Halloween for they believe that a True Christian should never celbrate a festival orignating from the pagans especially a Festival of the Dead!
Beware Halloween Night: “PARENTS, 10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY!
"Parents, please follow these instructions for your child’s safety!!"
It’s Halloween today. Your children have been waiting all summer to go out in their fancy costumes Trick or Treating. They will enjoy all through the night with fun, laughter and games. The excitement will reach it’s peak once the bonfires burn up and fireworks are lit up. However, with every step of their fun and games, they are also prone to major accidents, injuries and disasters on a Halloween Night. Parents, it’s up to you to take care of your children so that they return home safe and sound after the night’s party. So here are 10 steps to check the safety of your children on Halloween Night:
10 Children’s Safety Measures For Halloween Night!
"Always let your child go 'Trick or Treating' with a familiar group and not alone. You can never doubt a 'kid’napper' who dresses like a scare-crow on Halloween.!"
1. While carving pumpkins for 'Jack O Lanterns', parents should either do it themselves or supervise children into using plastic or party knives instead of sharp kitchen knives.
2. Always let your child go 'Trick or Treating' with a familiar group and not alone. You can never doubt a 'kid’napper' who dresses like a scare-crow on Halloween.
3. Come to a mutual understanding on the route which will be decided for the group to go Trick or Treating and no alternate routes.
4. Ensure that every child in the group is familiar with the houses they will be visiting and not to entertain homes of strangers.
5. Unless accompanied by a parent or an elderly group leader is available, children should never get into any person’s house.
6. The costumes, wigs and other clothing materials used should not limit the child’s movement and must be fire- resistant.
7. Small reflectors can be attached to their dress so that their walk during the night is safe and clearly visible to all. Equip them with extra change for a phone call or a mobile, an umbrella and a flashlight.
8. Make sure your child dresses wisely with normal attire to protect themselves from the cold weather and also to avoid any problem that may arise if the Halloween costume has been destroyed or torn apart.
9. All toy weapons, gadgets or any other resources that is part of the costume must not be sharp, flammable, or harmful to others. Use fire- resistant, soft and safe resources to enjoy a Happy Halloween.
10. Never allow your children to light fireworks or bonfires. Keep them well away from all kinds of fiery celebrations to keep them from burns and other injuries to the body.
It’s Halloween today. Your children have been waiting all summer to go out in their fancy costumes Trick or Treating. They will enjoy all through the night with fun, laughter and games. The excitement will reach it’s peak once the bonfires burn up and fireworks are lit up. However, with every step of their fun and games, they are also prone to major accidents, injuries and disasters on a Halloween Night. Parents, it’s up to you to take care of your children so that they return home safe and sound after the night’s party. So here are 10 steps to check the safety of your children on Halloween Night:
10 Children’s Safety Measures For Halloween Night!
"Always let your child go 'Trick or Treating' with a familiar group and not alone. You can never doubt a 'kid’napper' who dresses like a scare-crow on Halloween.!"
1. While carving pumpkins for 'Jack O Lanterns', parents should either do it themselves or supervise children into using plastic or party knives instead of sharp kitchen knives.
2. Always let your child go 'Trick or Treating' with a familiar group and not alone. You can never doubt a 'kid’napper' who dresses like a scare-crow on Halloween.
3. Come to a mutual understanding on the route which will be decided for the group to go Trick or Treating and no alternate routes.
4. Ensure that every child in the group is familiar with the houses they will be visiting and not to entertain homes of strangers.
5. Unless accompanied by a parent or an elderly group leader is available, children should never get into any person’s house.
6. The costumes, wigs and other clothing materials used should not limit the child’s movement and must be fire- resistant.
7. Small reflectors can be attached to their dress so that their walk during the night is safe and clearly visible to all. Equip them with extra change for a phone call or a mobile, an umbrella and a flashlight.
8. Make sure your child dresses wisely with normal attire to protect themselves from the cold weather and also to avoid any problem that may arise if the Halloween costume has been destroyed or torn apart.
9. All toy weapons, gadgets or any other resources that is part of the costume must not be sharp, flammable, or harmful to others. Use fire- resistant, soft and safe resources to enjoy a Happy Halloween.
10. Never allow your children to light fireworks or bonfires. Keep them well away from all kinds of fiery celebrations to keep them from burns and other injuries to the body.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Mighty Dhoni's India Minces Meat out of Ponting's Aussies!!
Ricky Ponting bites his nail in India again!!!
Dhoni's 107 ball 124 runs helped in ensuring a victory over the Mighty Australia! The devastating century by Indian Captain M.S.Dhoni destructed Ponting's plan of taking the dew advantage while he sent India to bat after winning the toss!
Destructive Dhoni at the best of his destruction!!!
Once again a good opening partnership was about to turn into a batting order collapse when Sehwag (40 runs), Sachin(4 runs) and Yuvraj Singh (23 runs) got out even before the scoreboard read 100 runs. But then came Destructive Dhoni and steadied the innings with Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir was out after a valiant 76 runs but the partnership he shared with Dhoni was a superb 113 runs which really brought India out of trouble!
Mr. Cameo Suresh Raina
"More crackers were added to the fireworks when Suresh Raina played a cameo knock of 62 from 50 balls!!"
More crackers were added to the fireworks when Suresh Raina played a cameo knock of 62 from 50 balls!! Together Raina and Dhoni added 136 runs for the 5th wicket which is India's highest against Australia! The target set India set for the Kangaroos to win was a massive 355!! MEK Hussey played his famous repetitive 'Backbone' role for Australia. But they lost by 99 runs!!
Indian Bowlers
R.A.Jadeja grabbed 3 wickets for 35 (6.3 overs) while Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar took 2 wickets each from 8 overs. Whether or not India is said to be Lions when they bat first, it's Kudos time for the Men in Blue! Congratulations India, you have earned this victory!!
Scoreboard- India Vs Australia ODI series
Here's the link to the scoreboard from ESPN cricinfo (the site for free online cricket match scores)- India Vs Australia ODI series, Nagpur- 2nd match results:
Click here for Scoreboard: India Vs Australia ODI series- 2nd ODI match results
Man of the Match Award went to Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his smashing century of 124 runs from 107 balls!
Some of the Cricketers' profiles, stats and records from ESPNcricinfo:
1. Ricky Ponting the next Sachin Tendulkar!- Ricky Ponting!
2. J.P. Duminy the next Ricky Ponting as predicted by Ian Chappell!- J.P. Duminy!
3. Harbhajan Singh The Turbanator who always destroys the Aussies with his all round performance!- Harbhajan Singh!
4. 'Wrestler' Praveen Kumar one of the new breed swing bowlers of India!- Praveen Kumar!
5. Michael Hussey Mr. Cricket!- Mike Hussey!
6. 'Master Blaster', 'Little Master', 'Cricket Legend' Sachin Tendulkar!- Sachin Tendulkar !
7. 'Swashbuckler Mahendra Singh Dhoni!'- M.S.Dhoni !
India Vs Australia highlights from YouTube:
Dhoni's 107 ball 124 runs helped in ensuring a victory over the Mighty Australia! The devastating century by Indian Captain M.S.Dhoni destructed Ponting's plan of taking the dew advantage while he sent India to bat after winning the toss!
Destructive Dhoni at the best of his destruction!!!
Once again a good opening partnership was about to turn into a batting order collapse when Sehwag (40 runs), Sachin(4 runs) and Yuvraj Singh (23 runs) got out even before the scoreboard read 100 runs. But then came Destructive Dhoni and steadied the innings with Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir was out after a valiant 76 runs but the partnership he shared with Dhoni was a superb 113 runs which really brought India out of trouble!
Mr. Cameo Suresh Raina
"More crackers were added to the fireworks when Suresh Raina played a cameo knock of 62 from 50 balls!!"
More crackers were added to the fireworks when Suresh Raina played a cameo knock of 62 from 50 balls!! Together Raina and Dhoni added 136 runs for the 5th wicket which is India's highest against Australia! The target set India set for the Kangaroos to win was a massive 355!! MEK Hussey played his famous repetitive 'Backbone' role for Australia. But they lost by 99 runs!!
Indian Bowlers
R.A.Jadeja grabbed 3 wickets for 35 (6.3 overs) while Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar took 2 wickets each from 8 overs. Whether or not India is said to be Lions when they bat first, it's Kudos time for the Men in Blue! Congratulations India, you have earned this victory!!
Scoreboard- India Vs Australia ODI series
Here's the link to the scoreboard from ESPN cricinfo (the site for free online cricket match scores)- India Vs Australia ODI series, Nagpur- 2nd match results:
Click here for Scoreboard: India Vs Australia ODI series- 2nd ODI match results
Man of the Match Award went to Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his smashing century of 124 runs from 107 balls!
Some of the Cricketers' profiles, stats and records from ESPNcricinfo:
1. Ricky Ponting the next Sachin Tendulkar!- Ricky Ponting!
2. J.P. Duminy the next Ricky Ponting as predicted by Ian Chappell!- J.P. Duminy!
3. Harbhajan Singh The Turbanator who always destroys the Aussies with his all round performance!- Harbhajan Singh!
4. 'Wrestler' Praveen Kumar one of the new breed swing bowlers of India!- Praveen Kumar!
5. Michael Hussey Mr. Cricket!- Mike Hussey!
6. 'Master Blaster', 'Little Master', 'Cricket Legend' Sachin Tendulkar!- Sachin Tendulkar !
7. 'Swashbuckler Mahendra Singh Dhoni!'- M.S.Dhoni !
India Vs Australia highlights from YouTube:
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Record 8th wicket partnership of 84 runs by Harbhajan and Praveen Kumar almost beat Ricky Ponting's Aussies in 1st ODI- India Vs Australia match...
Ricky Ponting and his Aussie mates beat India's Bhajji and pacer Praveen Kumar
Everyone thought that India would win today's ODI match at Vadodara. Honestly when India lost Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, we were sure that India would lose and so we lost interest in the match. Yet, like every passionate Indian Cricket supporters we hopefully stayed glued to the screen in case some miracle happened. And our hope paid off!! But finally Australia defeated India by 4 runs.
Enter Harbhajan Singh and Praveen Kumar
The way these two batted really helped in raising the hopes of Indians who were watching today's live cricket match between India and Australia. While the top order, barring Gautam Gambhir who made 68 runs, M.S Dhoni with 34 runs and Virat Kohli with 30 runs, had a major top order collapse, it was these two bowler batsmen or tail enders who raised the India's scoreboard from 201 for 7 wickets to 285 runs!!!
Australia Innings
"If J.P Duminy has been predicted as the next Ricky Ponting by former Australian Captain Ian Chappell, then Ponting need not be bothered by it at all, because the way he is still playing at 34 years of age, it shows just what kind of a Superstar Cricketer he is, and how difficult it's going to be for someone to be his successor!"
Once again, the Mighty Aussies showed their dominance in World Cricket. Four half centuries from their top order batsmen including Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey the next Michael Bevan, registered a huge target of 292 runs for the Men in Blue to chase and win. However, this was not the case. If J.P Duminy has been predicted as the next Ricky Ponting by former Australian Captain Ian Chappell, then Ponting need not be bothered by it at all, because the way he is still playing at 34 years of age, it shows just what kind of a Superstar Cricketer he is, and how difficult it's going to be for someone to be his successor!
Come on India- Cheer up!
Hey, overall, I would say that India lost a fighting match in the end thanks to the two tail enders. With a good start by Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, the chase was not good as the Aussie bowlers spearheaded by Brett Lee and Nathan Hauritz restricted runs for India. And though the Indian bowlers, except Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, found it hard to stop the Aussie run flood, it were the bowlers The Turbanator and Praveen Kumar who turned batsmen and kept the match alive to bring the winning chase to 6 runs from the last ball. The 8th wicket 84 runs partnership between them was the India's highest in an ODI match! Hats off to you guys!! In the end, we learnt a lesson to never understimate India until the end of the match ;)
Scoreboard- India Vs Australia ODI series
Here's the link to the scoreboard from ESPNcricinfo (the site for free online cricket match scores)- India Vs Australia ODI series, Vadodara- 1st match results:
Click here for Scoreboard: India Vs Australia ODI series- 1st ODI match results
Man of the Match Award went to the successor of Michael Bevan, Michael Hussey for his 73 runs from 54 balls!
Some of the Cricketers' profiles, stats and records from ESPNcricinfo:
1. Ricky Ponting the next Sachin Tendulkar!- Ricky Ponting!
2. J.P. Duminy the next Ricky Ponting as predicted by Ian Chappell!- J.P. Duminy!
3. Harbhajan Singh The Turbanator who always destroys the Aussies with his all round performance!- Harbhajan Singh!
4. 'Wrestler' Praveen Kumar one of the new breed swing bowlers of India!- Praveen Kumar!
5. Michael Hussey Mr. Cricket!- Mike Hussey!
6. 'Master Blaster', 'Little Master', 'Cricket Legend' Sachin Tendulkar!- Sachin Tendulkar
India Vs Australia highlights from YouTube:
Everyone thought that India would win today's ODI match at Vadodara. Honestly when India lost Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, we were sure that India would lose and so we lost interest in the match. Yet, like every passionate Indian Cricket supporters we hopefully stayed glued to the screen in case some miracle happened. And our hope paid off!! But finally Australia defeated India by 4 runs.
Enter Harbhajan Singh and Praveen Kumar
The way these two batted really helped in raising the hopes of Indians who were watching today's live cricket match between India and Australia. While the top order, barring Gautam Gambhir who made 68 runs, M.S Dhoni with 34 runs and Virat Kohli with 30 runs, had a major top order collapse, it was these two bowler batsmen or tail enders who raised the India's scoreboard from 201 for 7 wickets to 285 runs!!!
Australia Innings
"If J.P Duminy has been predicted as the next Ricky Ponting by former Australian Captain Ian Chappell, then Ponting need not be bothered by it at all, because the way he is still playing at 34 years of age, it shows just what kind of a Superstar Cricketer he is, and how difficult it's going to be for someone to be his successor!"
Once again, the Mighty Aussies showed their dominance in World Cricket. Four half centuries from their top order batsmen including Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey the next Michael Bevan, registered a huge target of 292 runs for the Men in Blue to chase and win. However, this was not the case. If J.P Duminy has been predicted as the next Ricky Ponting by former Australian Captain Ian Chappell, then Ponting need not be bothered by it at all, because the way he is still playing at 34 years of age, it shows just what kind of a Superstar Cricketer he is, and how difficult it's going to be for someone to be his successor!
Come on India- Cheer up!
Hey, overall, I would say that India lost a fighting match in the end thanks to the two tail enders. With a good start by Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, the chase was not good as the Aussie bowlers spearheaded by Brett Lee and Nathan Hauritz restricted runs for India. And though the Indian bowlers, except Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, found it hard to stop the Aussie run flood, it were the bowlers The Turbanator and Praveen Kumar who turned batsmen and kept the match alive to bring the winning chase to 6 runs from the last ball. The 8th wicket 84 runs partnership between them was the India's highest in an ODI match! Hats off to you guys!! In the end, we learnt a lesson to never understimate India until the end of the match ;)
Scoreboard- India Vs Australia ODI series
Here's the link to the scoreboard from ESPNcricinfo (the site for free online cricket match scores)- India Vs Australia ODI series, Vadodara- 1st match results:
Click here for Scoreboard: India Vs Australia ODI series- 1st ODI match results
Man of the Match Award went to the successor of Michael Bevan, Michael Hussey for his 73 runs from 54 balls!
Some of the Cricketers' profiles, stats and records from ESPNcricinfo:
1. Ricky Ponting the next Sachin Tendulkar!- Ricky Ponting!
2. J.P. Duminy the next Ricky Ponting as predicted by Ian Chappell!- J.P. Duminy!
3. Harbhajan Singh The Turbanator who always destroys the Aussies with his all round performance!- Harbhajan Singh!
4. 'Wrestler' Praveen Kumar one of the new breed swing bowlers of India!- Praveen Kumar!
5. Michael Hussey Mr. Cricket!- Mike Hussey!
6. 'Master Blaster', 'Little Master', 'Cricket Legend' Sachin Tendulkar!- Sachin Tendulkar
India Vs Australia highlights from YouTube:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I'm new at Twitter! Twitter is fun, quick & informative with lots of friends who twitters! But what exactly is Twitter all about?
I'm new at Twitter! Twitter is fun, quick & informative with lots of friends who twitters! But what exactly is Twitter all about ?
The reason I joined Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, Hi-5 and LinkedIn!
The 'About Us' section in 'Twitter' says that "Twitter has grown into a real
-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices." I have accounts in some social networking sites like 'Orkut', 'Facebook' and 'HI-5'. I also have an account in the professional networking site 'LinkedIn'. And I like all these sites which I have joined. It not only helps me by being my online safety deposit locker where I can treasure all my friends, but it also helps me to come in contact with all those who once disappeared at some stage or the other in my life, see everyone whenever my heart feels like seeing them even though they are oceans away, and makes sure that everyone who once come in my Friend's List do not disappear again no matter which part of the world they migrate to, whether or not they forget or remember to call you up and pass you the information! Even an absence of regular scraps or messages in this fast-running busily scheduled life of ours really does not matter as long as you know they are in that online safety depost locker of yours!!!
My Introduction to Twitter! It definitely is worth everything for the difference it is!!!
The first social networking site I joined was Hi-5 which one of my childhood friend from Bahrain had introduced me to. One of my collegues in the web stock photography company that I worked for had introduced me to Orkut. The reason I joined Facebook is because most of my friends in Dubai suddenly said that Orkut is banned there and so they joined Facebook. But all these sites are really fun and most importantly these have helped me to get back in touch with almost all my old and long lost friends especially my childhood friends who studied with me in 'Indian School, Bahrain' (at Isa Town, Bahrain). I thank God for blessing people with skills to use technology for these kind of purposes. Now, my friend Sanjoy, who is a film critic and automobile journalist, urged me to join Twitter, which I did thinking that here is another networking site like the ones I joined earlier and this too will build my online relationship with my friends. But this is where I realised that Twitter is not just another social networking site. It definitely is worth everything for the difference it is!!!
Can you SMS with 140 word limit?...Tweet me!
Okay, maybe it does not let me have all the snaps and videos in front of me at one time. But this is where it differs! I know I can easily see all my friends' snaps and videos in Orkut and Facebook, and so I don't need Twitter for that purpose. But the fact that you get to tweet within only 140 words is a different quality altogether. Not only does this help in sending quick SMS-like messages, but with tiny url's working at your favour, you still have everything at your fingertips by just clicking on the links that are sent to you. Yes, safety is a matter to be considered, but then like I said, I am new at Twitter and so I still have a lot to learn about it.
Simple and Stress-Free......Twitter the Philosopher!
But for the moment, I am enjoying what I'm able to do in Twitter- twittering!! These tweets may be too short to be messaged out, but when you read them, they still make you laugh, they show how your friend has suddenly become a philosopher because he challenged himself to bring out his best out of the limited 140 character space and sometimes you actually find yourself reading the daily news headlines and other important topics which you otherwise used to ignore.
Happy Tweeting, Twitters!!! :)
http://twitter.com/Sumod_Sunny
"By the way, I just realised that this is my 50th post in Blogspot! Heh, Praise God!! I'm very happy... :) "
The reason I joined Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, Hi-5 and LinkedIn!
The 'About Us' section in 'Twitter' says that "Twitter has grown into a real
-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices." I have accounts in some social networking sites like 'Orkut', 'Facebook' and 'HI-5'. I also have an account in the professional networking site 'LinkedIn'. And I like all these sites which I have joined. It not only helps me by being my online safety deposit locker where I can treasure all my friends, but it also helps me to come in contact with all those who once disappeared at some stage or the other in my life, see everyone whenever my heart feels like seeing them even though they are oceans away, and makes sure that everyone who once come in my Friend's List do not disappear again no matter which part of the world they migrate to, whether or not they forget or remember to call you up and pass you the information! Even an absence of regular scraps or messages in this fast-running busily scheduled life of ours really does not matter as long as you know they are in that online safety depost locker of yours!!!My Introduction to Twitter! It definitely is worth everything for the difference it is!!!
The first social networking site I joined was Hi-5 which one of my childhood friend from Bahrain had introduced me to. One of my collegues in the web stock photography company that I worked for had introduced me to Orkut. The reason I joined Facebook is because most of my friends in Dubai suddenly said that Orkut is banned there and so they joined Facebook. But all these sites are really fun and most importantly these have helped me to get back in touch with almost all my old and long lost friends especially my childhood friends who studied with me in 'Indian School, Bahrain' (at Isa Town, Bahrain). I thank God for blessing people with skills to use technology for these kind of purposes. Now, my friend Sanjoy, who is a film critic and automobile journalist, urged me to join Twitter, which I did thinking that here is another networking site like the ones I joined earlier and this too will build my online relationship with my friends. But this is where I realised that Twitter is not just another social networking site. It definitely is worth everything for the difference it is!!!
Can you SMS with 140 word limit?...Tweet me!
Okay, maybe it does not let me have all the snaps and videos in front of me at one time. But this is where it differs! I know I can easily see all my friends' snaps and videos in Orkut and Facebook, and so I don't need Twitter for that purpose. But the fact that you get to tweet within only 140 words is a different quality altogether. Not only does this help in sending quick SMS-like messages, but with tiny url's working at your favour, you still have everything at your fingertips by just clicking on the links that are sent to you. Yes, safety is a matter to be considered, but then like I said, I am new at Twitter and so I still have a lot to learn about it.
Simple and Stress-Free......Twitter the Philosopher!
But for the moment, I am enjoying what I'm able to do in Twitter- twittering!! These tweets may be too short to be messaged out, but when you read them, they still make you laugh, they show how your friend has suddenly become a philosopher because he challenged himself to bring out his best out of the limited 140 character space and sometimes you actually find yourself reading the daily news headlines and other important topics which you otherwise used to ignore.
Happy Tweeting, Twitters!!! :)
http://twitter.com/Sumod_Sunny
"By the way, I just realised that this is my 50th post in Blogspot! Heh, Praise God!! I'm very happy... :) "
Galway Trip 1: Galway Bay
Galway Trip 1: Galway Bay
Trip to Galway Bay
The afternoon we reached Galway Coach Station, our 'Tall and lean' friend, Mr. AJS drove us to his house, where our 'Crafty' Balto friend, Mr. KJR was preparing Vada and Chutney for us. What a welcome it was for us especially after our long and tired journey. Well, the journey was not so tiresome as we thought it would be because the City Links bus was really comfortable and we hardly felt like we were travelling on the road.
Digital Photography lessons at Galway Bay
Having spent time at the bay, we started to walk to the other side of the bridge where again the water was at a good view. There were many professional photographers and amateur photographers with their zoom lenses and tripods clicking the swans that were by the river banks below the Spanish Arch. There were also digital photography lessons being given to beginners as well. Finally our walk along Galway Bay was over. Well, this was a good evening and so we started off towards the Spanish Arch, which is above the banks of River Corrib (the river which is across The Claddagh).
Trip to Galway Bay
The afternoon we reached Galway Coach Station, our 'Tall and lean' friend, Mr. AJS drove us to his house, where our 'Crafty' Balto friend, Mr. KJR was preparing Vada and Chutney for us. What a welcome it was for us especially after our long and tired journey. Well, the journey was not so tiresome as we thought it would be because the City Links bus was really comfortable and we hardly felt like we were travelling on the road.
Historical Site- Galway Bay...
Anyway, that evening we visited Galway Bay. Geographically, Galway Bay is between Connacht in County Galway and The Burren in County Clare. In Galway City, you can actually see this bay from the bridge on the main road from Galway Coach Station to Galway City Center. As many locations in Ireland, this bay is also historical as it reminds you of the invading Spanish armies of the earlier centuries. Traditionally, Galway Bay is very famous for it's own unique Galway Hooker, a traditional sailing craft. Here, the bay houses all types of boats. Some boats were docked while many of them were out at sea mostly for fishing or sight seeing purposes. Across the deeper waters of the bay, there are many famous Irish islands. These are small islands and Galway Bay is the proud gateway to one of the world's most historically famous and beautiful island- 'The Aran Islands (Oileáin Árann, it's Irish name)!'
Welcoming sight for the Flatters!
We walked around the bay for some time just looking around and eyeing all the boats. At the end of the bay we stood on the steps that led down to the water level. Of course, we did'nt go down to the water level. On the side adjacent to the bay there's a big apartment where all the flatters (...heh, those who live in flats...) are sure to get the beautiful 
view from their balconies. Standing on the back side of the bay, you can see the other side of the bridge at the area on The Quays, where the Spanish Arch remains.
Digital Photography lessons at Galway Bay
Having spent time at the bay, we started to walk to the other side of the bridge where again the water was at a good view. There were many professional photographers and amateur photographers with their zoom lenses and tripods clicking the swans that were by the river banks below the Spanish Arch. There were also digital photography lessons being given to beginners as well. Finally our walk along Galway Bay was over. Well, this was a good evening and so we started off towards the Spanish Arch, which is above the banks of River Corrib (the river which is across The Claddagh).
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