To Toy Story 3 and beyond!

There you have it - trailer for Toy Story 3.

Suffering from free will

Your partner has been going out on dinner dates with another person and you are deeply disturbed by it. Yet, you have refrained from stopping him/her due to your personal conviction towards free will in a healthy relationship. Painful isn't it? To make it worse, you know that you can put this episode to a close by simply asking your partner not to do so anymore but you have chosen not to everytime.

Similary, God can just with a simple blink of his eyes, stop us from committing sins. But due to free will, due to his love for us, he chose to bear the pain of refraining from doing so.

Think again before you sin. Should you?

4 v 1

Game of the week:

Man United (Boro, Sunderland, Newcastle) vs Hull City

For the first time, c'mon United!

Dead woman blamed for own death

Berlin - An obese man successfully reduced his original five-year sentence for fatally squashing his wife to only a warning for causing bodily hurt due to negligence.

In a turn of events, the court also ruled that the dead woman was most responsible for her own death, as she did not visit a doctor despite coughing blood for a few days.

The man, a 52-ear-old bus driver who weighs 130 kilograms toppled and fell onto his wife during a scuffle in April 2006. The scuffle started after his wife poured beer over his laptop due to differences over music.

Six weeks later, the 46-year-old woman who was less than half her husband's wieght, died from chest injuries and an autopsy found she had 18 broken ribs and several litres of fluid in one of her lungs.

Totally Unexciting

Man Utd retains the Premier League title following their nil nil draw with Arsenal.

Was that even exciting?

No, it wasn't.

Why? A loss could have ignited Liverpool's hopes.

It is Arsenal. No hope one.

Introducing my friend - Priscilla Ang

She loves to sleep and she suffers from narcolepsy.

Introducing my friend - Chee Yaohui (being tickled)

Maybe, maybe.. two hours later, it goes into a major convulsion and wriggles SLOWLY all over in agony from the tickling.

Man U edges closer to title after comeback win

Comeback wins are earmarks of grit, determination and luck. Needless to say, comeback wins are required hallmarks of champions - a hallmark synonymous with the Red Devils this season.

While 17-year-old Marcheda's pivotal goals ensured Man United's participation in the race, Michael Carrick's 86th minute goal yesterday would probably be the most important last gasp goal for United all season, should they avoid defeat against Arsenal in the next upcoming game.

A battling Wigan could not prevent a superior Man United side from tugging all three points from the match last night. Going into the break with a one nil deficit from a Rodallega strike, want-away striker, Carlos Tevez pulled one back with an audacious back-heel within minutes after his sub-in.

In the 86th minute, Carrick secured all three points for his team when he drove home John O'Shea's pass from the edge of the box. If anyone can remember, Carrick was also involved in Marcheda's deflection-cum-goal in another comeback win against Sunderland a few weeks ago.

For the Liverpudians, all hope now lies with the young Arsenal squad that will be facing the Red Devils this weekend.

If any Liverpool fan needs a hint of a miracle, they can find hope in the fact that the last time when a Liverpool player, John Barnes was awarded Footballer of the Year Award by the Football Writers' Association, Liverpool also won the League title. This year, Stevie G had been voted the same award, so who knows what may happen this weekend.

As they say, history likes to repeat itself.

Shearer Keeps Southgate South

Following the 3-1 victory over fellow relegation battler - Middlesbrough, Newcastle finally moved out of the bottom three with Hull City sliding down to fill the void.

Boasting world-class names such as Fabio Coloccini, Obafemi Martins, Michael Owen, Mark Viduka, Joey Barton and the latest addition, Mr Alan Shearer himself, this is a squad that fshould not have even be considered as a relegation battler from the beginning.

While Mike Ashley really deserves nothing better, I would be gutted to see Alan Shearer bear the rap should Newcastle do get relegated. And I am sure there are others out there that echo my sentiments.

Among the three teams mired at the bottom of the table - Hull City, Middlesbrough and WBA, Boro is arguably the least deserved team to go down when the season closes. However, with only two more games to go and Sunderland with 36 points - five away from Boro, hope is thin for the exemplary gentlemen holding up the fort at the Riverside Stadium.

Bust Station

Uncle: "Hello, bus station ah?"

Receptionist: "Yes sir, Good afternoon, welcome to Bust Station."

Uncle: "I seat on two buses for 45 minutes each liao. Can i give you my IC number to enter the lucky draw to win $288 voucher?"

Receptionist: "Wrong number uncle. Our bust here means neh neh. Not car."

Uncle: "Orrh.. sorry sorry. Now nei nei also can transport ah? Technology good ah."

Locking Families In A Capsule at 541 Feet

Singapore's National Family Council is offering families free tickets to 30 minutes of claustrophobic hell, so that they can..

Spend more time together.

Indeed.

Explosion at IR Site

Gas cylinders which fell off a lorry sparked off an explosion today at the Integrated Resort's construction site.

The 24 gas cylinders were being delivered by the lorry towards the site when they tumbled off and broke their necks. Sparks created in the process fed off the compressed oxygen that gushed out, causing a series of explosions that rattled office and construction workers in the nearby vicinity of the Central Business District.

No one was injured in the accident. Police have cordoned off part of the road in Central Boulevard for ongoing investigations.

Fun Fact Lesson 1: Patience

The diet of the flesh fly is very high in water content. The fly regurgitates the liquid portion of the food, holds it whilst evaporation reduces the water content.

The fly then swallows a much more concentrated food meal without the water content. This continues until sufficient amount of liquid is left for the fly. -- Wikipedia

Whoa, that means they eat their own vomit. Very close to eating their own bowels then. I shall google on that.

Lets Try This Again

Yeah, lets try to make this work once more.

Anything goes this time round.

See you soon. Time to sleep. Haha. Not much of a start isn't it.

Drogba Admits to FA's Charge of Violent Conduct

Star striker for Ivory Coast and Chelsea, Didier Drogba has admitted to FA's charge of violent conduct, according to a statement issued by Chelsea.

Drogba sucking something and looking orgasmic. Hmm.

For hurling a missile, thought to be a coin back into the spectator stands during his post goal matches, Drogba now faces a possible three match ban for violent conduct. An FA regulatory commission will hear the case on Tuesday and make their final decision based on video evidence and written submissions.

While Drogba's decision to not contest the charge is amazingly professional by his standards, he must have been disillusioned that perhaps they will applaud his honesty in returning a lost coin back to the crowd despite the global credit crunch.

Djibril Cisse was motivated by Roy Keane

Sunderland striker, Djibril Cisse had revealed how manager, Roy Keane had pulled the right strings during the half time team talk to ignite his flame and send him into the second half a vastly improved player.

"I can't tell you what was said because that's between the players and the manager, but he found the right words to give us a boost. He got me a bit annoyed and I wanted to show him that I can score goals and work hard," said the frenchman.

Known more for his flamboyant hairdo and outragous dressing in the well limited range of football shorts, jersery and boots, than his predatory instinct, Cisse has pumped in five goals since joining Sunderland this season.

I can guess what Roy Keane said. He most probably told him his Chinese tattoo actually meant "Right winger" instead of "Hitman" and if he continues to behave like Dawn Yang in the penalty box, he is going to hire someone to break his leg, making Sunderland into Liverpool 2 for him.

I was right - Drogba claims headlines on ESPNsoccernet

London's Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is investigating Wednesday's incident at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea striker Didier Drogba threw an object, believed to be a coin, back at Burnley fans during a Carling Cup tie.

The striker will also face an FA charge, as confirmed from Soho Square just moments after the police announced their investigation. An apology issued straight after the match may not be enough to save the 30-year-old from punishment.

Drogba was prevented from celebrating his first goal of the season in the 27th minute by a coin, thrown on to the pitch by away supporters. And Drogba, who also appeared to gesture to the away fans, threw the coin back into the crowd. He may now face an FA investigation and a possible misconduct charge.

The Ivorian was shown the yellow card for his actions but was contrite in his post-match interview. He said: "This is something I want to make clear. I tried to celebrate the goal and I received some things at me.

"The big mistake I did was to throw it back so if someone was hurt, I just want to apologise for it. This is not something I should show in a football match and I want to apologise.

"It was an incident in the heat of the moment and I regret it. It was just a mistake and nothing more."

Drogba had put Chelsea ahead in their Carling Cup fourth-round tie against the Championship side with a superb curling effort into the bottom corner. Ashock equaliser 20 minutes from time through Burnley's veteran striker Ade Akinbiyi stunned last season's Champions League finalists.

Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen saved in a penalty shoot-out from Wayne Bridge and John Mikel Obi to send Chelsea crashing out of the competition.

Chelsea chose to await referee Keith Stroud's report before commenting further but Burnley manager Owen Coyle and Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari both denied seeing the incident.

Scolari said: "I have not spoken with Didier about any problem. The referee gave him a yellow card but I did not see what happened."

In 2002, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was sent off in an FA Cup tie against Arsenal at Highbury after throwing a coin back into the crowd. He received a mandatory three-match ban.

He was also interviewed by police but no further action was taken. However, Carragher was fined by the club and warned as to his future conduct. -- ESPNsoccernet

Question in mind: if you get thrown with money, wouldn't you keep it? But Drogba most probably mistook it for a bottle cap anyway.

Other Carling Cup Results

Burnley Stuns Chelsea With Shock Win.

Jensen the "Beast" saving Mikel's penalty

Following 120 minutes of deadlock at 1-1, Burnley keeper and hero of the day, Brian Jensen saved penalty kicks from Wayne Bridge and John Obi Mikel to snatch a 5-4 shootout win over Chelsea.

Chelsea had left six regulars out of the starting line up and that clearly paid dividends to Burnley. Drogba opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 27th minute with a curling effort past Jensen but is expected to take headlines instead for throwing a coin back at spectators during his post-goal celebrations.

While going for the kill with a second goal has become almost routine in Chelsea's matches this season, it was sorely missing last night. Sensing their chance, Burnley clawed one back with substitute Akinbiyi pouncing on a save from Cudicini following good work from Robbie Blake.

The game remained level with Chelsea spurning glorious chances after chances while Burnley defended in defiance till the final whistle blew for a dramatic penalty shootout win, with Jensen, nicknamed the Beast proving every right to be named so.

At White Hart Lane, Liverpool succumbed to a rejuvenated Totteham Hotspurs who is now on route to retaining their crown as Carling Cup winners. Three goals in eight minutes in the first half following defensive lapses uncharacteristic to Liverpool must have sent Spurs high on confidence, as they made it four following a Liverpool pullback by Damien Plessis in the 49th minute. Veteran defender, Sami Hypia who had been a loyal servant to Liverpool for the past 10 years made it two for the Reds but that was all a second string Liverpool team could muster against a team revived by Harry the Houdini.

As for the match between Sunderland and Blackburn, nothing noteworthy. But for information sake, Blackburn emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. See, i told you, nothing noteworthy.

Young Guns Oust Lactics in Carling Cup

Fielding a team consisting mainly second stringers with an average age of 19, Arsenal has delivered another scintillating performance following their previous thrashing to Sheffield United to annihilate Wigan's hopes for the Carling Cup.

Mexican teen sensation, Carlos Vela created devastating havoc to Wigan's defence all night long and deservedly added Arsenal's third goal to his name after conjuring Arsenal's second.

Young striker, Jay Simpson started on his debut game for Arsenal and is likely to attract close attention from reporters in his next game, should he start for Arsenal again. He scored two goals against a Wigan defence comprising mainly first team regulars and was singled out by Arsene Wenger for his sterling performance.

Elsewhere, Tevez converted a 76th minute to squeeze Man United into the next round with a paltry 1-0 win over Ipswich. If not for Peter Ramage's moment of madness which granted United their converted penalty, United would have stolen the headlines off Arsenal's entertaining demolition of Wigan.

As for other results of the Carling Cup so far, nothing worth mentioning i guess.

Global Financial Turmoil to Paint Reds Redder?

The Red Liverbird Feeling the Heat as Debt Chalks Up

Premier League takeover broker Keith Harris believes Liverpool could go into financial meltdown in January and might be forced to sell up.

Harris, who has masterminded deals for Chelsea, Aston Villa, Hull City, West Ham United and Manchester City and is currently seeking buyers for Newcastle United and Everton, claims that the Reds could be severely affected by the global credit crunch.

Bickering Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have two months to pay back a reported £350million worth of debt and with refinancing packages and new financial stakeholders getting harder and harder to find the Merseyside club might have to offload star players to pay off the debt.

The worse case scenario would be for the banks to consider repossessing the club if the payments cannot be met.

"The one that worries me is Liverpool," said Harris. "Liverpool's debt is due in January, with maybe a six-month extension."

"The two banks which are the principal lenders - the Royal Bank of Scotland and Wachovia - are two of those that have suffered. Whether they want to lend it again or not, they may not be able to."

Harris, chairman of Seymour Pierce investment bank and a former Football League chairman, has also admitted that Everton and Newcastle are no closer to finding a buyer.

"It has never been more difficult to find buyers," explained Harris.

"It's no longer a question of price negotiation - it's should we? People are wondering if now is the time to spend."

Source: ESPNsoccernet