Merkel- and Soccer

World Cup Soccer 2014

Brazil 2014..third place?

 

 

 



It is not Brazil, alone, that is in shock after the greatest humiliation in World Cup history. It is all of us who have held the 1970 Brazil team of Pelé, Gérson, Tostão, Carlos Alberto and others as the pinnacle of how soccer can and should be played.

We were all traumatized, it is not entertaining to watch an uneven contest, and it hurts to bear witness to such a proud, magnificent sports country reduced to supine forlornness.

Today is the final game for Brazil team. Can they bring back the magic? Show us the Samba? Can they cover up their faults? Can they  wipe the tears and pull it off?
I don't think so. We need a new team for that.

Just a thought.

Brazil's Loss... the Cause.

The World Cup Soccer has never seen anything like it. The defeat of Brazil 1/7 by the German team. Brazil was down by five goals up to the first 29 minutes.

Brazil was missing two key players, Neymar, its star striker and Silva, its captain and defensive linchpin. Silva got an unnecessary yellow card when he purposely fouled the goal keeper.

Neymar was the focus in all important plays all through until the last match.  It was hard to see who will replace and get goals. The team and the coach gave no body else a prior chance.

The midfielders were absent in assisting the defense team right in the beginning of the game. They were not exhausted or over-worked playing, they were absent and slow.

Finally, Brazil had an easy way advancing.  They barely passed [luck] with PK where their goal keeper made two saves.

Still, nothing can explain the shocking results. The third place coming soon, would they be able to repair any of their problems? Hard to imagine!

Just a thought.

Brazilians are Shocked.!!!

Brazil's World Cup dreams ended in humiliating and brutal fashion as Germany inflicted their heaviest defeat in the first semi-final in Belo Horizonte.

Brazil, completely disorganized on defense, surrendered five goals in the first 29 minutes. Missing 2 good players didn't explain the comprehensive failure of the entire team in a defeat that forever changes the world’s perception of Brazilian soccer.

The German dominated the mid-field and went on the attack with speed while the Brazilian were slow to respond. It was shocking to the crowd, to the players and to the soccer followers everywhere. It is a nightmare for the Brazilian team and supporter.

Just a thought.

Con Man's Story

Not related to story.

The little town of Smithers, British Columbia, had never seen anyone like `Bryan Richards.

He rocked for Jesus on his Christian Power Hour radio show [30 minutes long].
“Until next time, this is Bryan Richards, the rock jock who spins for Jesus, saying, `Gotta’ love you, ’cause He’s the Daddy.’ “Don’t despair, God’s always there".

Bryan also sold time-shares in resorts, vacation and wilderness packages and Christian music recording sessions. 

Smithers’ pastors, tired of seeing Bryan chase the unmarried women in their parishs, challenged him to prove he was an ordained minister.
Then someone hired a PI to check on Bryan. The PI went to the police.  Bryan was wanted by USA and his run ended in the small Canadian town of Smithers. Bryan Minrad, his real name, was arrested and prosecuted.    [a true story.]

Just a thought.

For the Love of my Family

At the weight of 230 LB for someone who is 5'9", Ray was heavy and getting heavier. He did various exercises, some of which is extensive, yet the weight stayed the same.

Then he decide to do something about it. He noticed some members of the family have lost weight already. He didn't ask one question. He took the challenge and went for it.

He looked at the daily food intake. The Calories, the Salt, the Sugar, what to eat and what to steer away from, and that was the key.

The first five pounds went down easy. That followed by a total of sixty pounds down,  and a proud, delighted family and friends.

"I did it my way for the love of my family".  You can do it for yours.

Just a[real] thought.

Happy Canada Day

Canada Day.

 

Soccer ...Soccer.... US team.

The American goalkeeper had saves of every kind. He flashed a leg out several times to knock shots away. He dived to his right or his left to snare hard-hit balls. He reflexively punched close-in shots away. He tipped the ball over the crossbar on a couple of occasions.

That's the most saves in any World Cup game since they began keeping such records in 1966. His club coach said there is no better goalkeeper in the Premier League.

 Howard "It's my job. That's what I signed up to do," he told ESPN. Many learned that he has Tourette syndrome.

With all the excitement, today's disappointment is far easier than later. Many of the big boys are out, Spain, England, Italy, and now USA. This team achieved a lot and we enjoyed the performance and the excitement.  The New York Times puts the TV numbers of Soccer viewers on Sunday as "Bigger Than Baseball".

Just a thought.

No Fun???

Some believes that the high court will side against the company that’s seeking to evade the Affordable Care Act’s requirement.

“The Court will not violate anyone’s religious beliefs, but no one has the right to discriminate against a woman or a man because of own. 

Business owner has a right to his or her religious beliefs, but that doesn’t mean you get to impose it on any women/men who have different beliefs.

Just a thought.