Barca Libas BATE Borisov

Barca Libas BATE Borisov

Barca benar-benar melibas lawannya, BATE Borisov, Kamis, 29 September dini hari tadi WIB di Dynamo Minsk Stadium dengan skor 5-0.

Alhasil, Barca pun berhasil menempati posisi pertama di klasemen grup H babak penyisihan Liga Champion dengan torehan poin 4 dari dua partai pertandingan. Sedangkan, sang tuan rumah BATE Borisov yang tak memberi balasan satu gol pun, menempati posisi paling bawah di klasemen sementara grup H.

Sejak awal pertandingan, penguasaan bola terus berada di pihak Barcelona. Bila dilihat dari statistik pertandingan, penguasaan bola Barcelona 75% sedangkan BATE hanya 25%. Klub jawara liga Belarusia, BATE tampak bermain sangat hati-hati dan cenderung bermain bertahan.

Selain itu, Barca mencatat 23 kali peluang untuk menciptakan gol, sedangkan BATE hanya 5 kali peluang saja, namun tak satupun menembus gawang Barca.

Barcelona berhasil unggul 3-0 pada babak pertama. Gol pertama tercipta pada menit ke-20 akibat gol bunuh diri bek BATE, Aliaksandr Valadzko yang saat itu mencoba membayangi Messi.

Setelah unggul 1-0, dua menit berselang Pedro berhasil melesakkan gol kedua untuk Barca lewat aksi sundulannya setelah mendapatkan umpan akurat dari David Villa.

Tidak berhenti sampai di situ, di babak pertama, Barca semakin unggul. Lionel Messi mempersembahkan gol ketiga untuk Barca dengan memanfaatkan kesalahan kiper lawan, Aleksandr Gutor pada menit ke-38.

Di babak kedua, bukannya sudah puas atas apa yang sudah diraih, Barca tampil semakin menjadi-jadi, seolah tak memberi kesempatan sedikitpun bagi lawan. Pada menit ke-55, gol disumbang kembali oleh Lionel Messi melalui tendangan kerasnya dari dalam kotak penalti. Barca pun semakin unggul 4-0.

Golpun kembali tercipta pada menit ke-88. Sang kapten, David Villa mencetak gol penutup bagi Barca, setelah beberapa menit sebelumnya sempat off side.

Meski wasit menambahkan waktu 3 menit, tak satupun gol balasan tercipta di gawang Barca, yang dikawal Victor Valdes. Sehingga kondisi 5-0 bertahan hingga akhir pertandingan.

Selain pesta gol Barca, dua gol Messi menempatkan dirinya menyamai rekor legenda Barca asal Hungaria, Laszlo Kubala dengan 194 gol. Uniknya, Messi hanya butuh waktu tujuh tahun untuk bisa meraihnya, sedangkan Kubala membutuhkan waktu selama 12 tahun.

Namun, Messi lebih tertarik untuk mengungguli catatan gol Cesar Rodriguez yang saat ini masih menempati posisi pertama sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak dalam sejarah Barcelona, yang berhasil mencetak 235 gol. Hanya terpaut 41 gol lagi untuk menyamai kedudukan sang posisi pertama.

Tidak hanya itu, pelatih Barca, Pep Guardiola juga tercatat sebagai pelatih Barcelona yang paling banyak meraih kemenangan di Liga Champion, dengan torehan 23 kemenangan mengungguli Frank Rijkaard dengan selisih satu kemenangan saja.

Tentunya, kesempatan menciptakan rekor gol Messi akan terus tercipta pada pertandingan-pertandingan selanjutnya. Juga kesempatan mendapatkan kemenangan akan terus bertambah bagi Barca.

Why Read Inspector Morse Books

Getting the books that an individual wants to read can be a great thing. Without knowing about the Inspector Morse books an individual could see that it is rather difficult to find the proper items. That is when they should know that reading these can be very rewarding for many people in more than just one way.

One reason that an individual should read these books is they are good in the flow. Since they are good in the flow an individual will not be getting bored with them, but instead they will be intrigued and will not want to put the books down at any point in time until they figure out what is happening at the end of the story.

Another reason to read these is an individual will want to use these books is they can learn about the thought process of this famous detective. Now many people think that they will already know all that they can about this person, but they need to realize that by learning the thought process they could understand more of what he was thinking and why he did the actions that he did.

Some other reason to read these is they paint a vivid picture for an individual to follow. Now many individual may not think that they could pick out the areas that are being talked about in the stories, but if they pay attention to the details they could easily figure out what part of London or other country is being talked about at any given point in time.

At times a person could see that these books are full of details that could make it seem like the story is real. By knowing about the details that are present an individual will not have to worry about trying to decide what is being talked about, but instead they could see that it is rather easy to figure out what is talked about and know exactly how it could have been used as a weapon or other thing.

For many individuals trying to figure out why they need to read the Inspector Morse books can be a good thing. Without knowing about why they should read these books many individuals could easily skip over reading them and think that the television shows are all that is presented by this great inspector. However, once an individual knows about these books they can see that it is rather easy to locate them and start to read them all the time to expand their knowledge of this person.

Will Ebooks Take Over? - The Battle for the Better Book

Technology has certainly been making a statement. "Bring in the new" has become the motto, suggesting that advancement is key, and new and modern is the "right way" to go. The 50's boasted television, the 60's put man on the moon. The 70's began to make the computer "personal" and the 80's told us it was about time to overcome the hassle of untangling that phone cord. The 90's changed the life we knew with the World Wide Web, and the turn of the century gave us many lifesaving medical advancements. And where do you think much of this information is documented? In books, of course. So with all these technological advancements with internet and word processing in recent years, will books become obsolete as well? Our society has managed to say good-bye to our Ataris, our vinyl records, and our belief that cold weather alone will make you sick. But would society be able to say farewell to solid, in your hand, paper page books to make way for a primarily digital means of reading? Are books destined to become just like everything else we leave behind without a second glance? Hardly!

Up until recently, books have withstood the technological advances of the centuries. The tried and true concept of a protective cover containing pages bound inside has worked wonderfully for us for over 1900 years now. Why alter something that works beautifully for us?

Unlike many other potential technological advancements, whose transitions promise much value and benefits to be obtained, the advancements of digital readers and electronic books may also result in many benefits being lost. What about the satisfaction of the crisp fresh pages of a new book that some of us thoroughly enjoy? Or the memories and mystery brought upon by the worn and withered pages of a timeless classic that has been passed through the family for generations?

There is also the incredible thirst for knowledge or story upon entering the front doors of your favorite bookstore. And one cannot forget the pride they take in the collection on their bookshelves; the many worlds that exist within the seconds it takes for the eyes to sweep across the sturdy and secure bindings. As well as the display for others who enter the home, being able to let them in one who you are, and sharing with them your favorite stories.

The magnificence of having a book in your hands should not be taken away. It is a comfort that has brought joy to humankind for many years, and will hopefully be able to continue to do so for many generations to come. Even with new technology, solid books in print will likely always remain an option especially for those who care about the tradition and have an overall love for the art of storytelling.

Book Review: Rich Dad's Guide to Gold and Silver (Maloney)

Gold Stocks and Silver Stocks present a huge opportunity for savvy investors that know how to source the right information.

In this article I review Rich Dad's Advisors: Guide to Investing In Gold and Silver by Michael Maloney. The author of this book is a convicted and impassioned advocate of Gold Bullion and Silver Bullion. This book is in the series of books published under Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad brand.

I really appreciated how simple and accessible this book was, true to the Rich Dad style of writing. Not quite as easy to read as Rich Dad Poor Dad but very accessible with straightforward explanations. This is particularly helpful when the author dives into certain historical events dating as far back as the Romans, and as complex as such international agreements as the Bretton Woods agreement. Despite the fact that these topics can easily become overwhelming and intimidating, Maloney does a great job of making the topic accessible to readers.

Maloney asserts that the only way to invest in Gold and Silver is to purchase bullion that is held privately in your place of residence or else in a 3rd-party, non-financial institution locale. I sincerely appreciate his rationale for this as only the physical possession of gold and silver bullion will be safe in the case of a mass financial meltdown. If an investor has their gold or silver held in a safety deposit box at the bank, it won't be available to them in the case of financial apocalypse as the institution / bank would likely be closed down altogether; and if things really degrade to mass lootings and riots the bullion could be lost altogether if held at a bank.

There's no debating the safety of assets during this kind of cataclysmic financial situation. This begs the question, though, what about absolutely every other point in time? Even if this kind of meltdown were to happen (however likely or unlikely) what would be the most advantageous situation in the months leading up to it, and the years following it? There are some extraordinary Gold and Silver Stock picks to be had, and it would seem prudent to look at the big picture, and the full menu of options before sticking all investable funds into a gold bar, then shoving this gold bar under one's mattress at home.

Overall, I sincerely appreciate Mike Maloney's book Rich Dad's Advisors: Guide to Investing In Gold and Silver as an introductory piece to the topics of Gold and Silver, Precious Metals, Gold Stocks, Silver Stocks, and the history and issues that surround them. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an introduction to the topic of Gold and Silver, and their associated Stocks.

I also recommend that this book serve as a springboard to further education instead of treating it as the definitive be-all guide to investment. There are many amazing resources out there that allow you to more closely and specifically consider your options when it to Gold, Silver, Gold Stocks, Silver Stocks, and precious metals in general.

Living The Simpler Life: 8 Essentials to Practice Everyday

I had read the book, before I read Sam's bio and realized how young he was! I enjoy reading how he is living example of the principles taught in the book.

The main concept of the book is of course "simplifying your life" a theme I have been reading and putting into practice in my own life this last year.

I feel like Sam has been reading my mind when it comes to many of the concepts he writes about. The idea that "simplicity" is as unique as a grain of sand on a beach is what draws me to Sam and his book.

Sam write about the "8 Simplicity Essentials"

Accurate Self-KnowledgePurging the UnnecessaryThe Willingness to Say "No"A Focus on Conscious ConsumptionCultivating PatienceMindfulnessA Desire For LessAn Attitude of Gratitude

Accurate Self-Knowledge - "Knowing yourself, or self-knowledge, is the simplicity essential that will guide you through this journey." - To me this is always the place to start unless we have a clear understanding of our personal values, motivations and passions we can not make decisions that will create a more satisfying and complete life for ourselves.

Purging the Unnecessary - "Simplification is the process of expelling everything that isn't central to your values in favor of what is." - This is where you get physical, really do you need all that stuff? All those clothes, all those books, all those knickknacks?

The Willingness to Say "No" - " Every choice represents a trade-off and the more you add to your schedule and responsibilities the more trade-offs between quality and time you will face." - Projects, commitments, responsibilities, why do you feel the need to do everything? Where do you draw that line between quantity and quality? Does everything you are doing align with your personal values, if not why are you doing them? We have choices!

A Focus on Conscious Consumption - " When we weigh our decisions against our values, we begin to live a more fulfilling life." Amen brother! To me simplicity is not at all about making this huge sacrifice, it is about making appropriate decisions. Why are we making this decisions to buy? and then are we buying items that align with our values? too many times we are not even thinking when we buy we are acting on impulse or habit, change can be as simple as thinking about a purchase for 24 hours before making a decision.

Cultivating Patience - "Patience manifests itself through increased focus and a calm, measured approach to life." In this amazing time of modern advances we can easily be caught up in the speed of technology. Learning and practicing patience and a calm mind can be a difficult task, you first need to recognize things can be done differently, then you must train your mind to focus nothing. I believe this is learning that should take a lifetime.

Mindfulness - " Mindfulness, by my definition, is the ability to be fully aware in all you do by ignoring the past and future and focusing on the present. This abstract skill is paramount to living a simpler life at all levels." As a beginning runner I was awe struck this first time that I realized I was "in the flow" of running. It was only a few minutes but the only thing I knew was the sound of my feet hitting the ground and the ease in which it came. This is the experience I look for every time I run now. This can be true of MANY activities find the one that creates your mindfulness!

A Desire For Less - "For me, a life of simplicity is a life of richness. Replacing quantity with quality can be applied to almost every aspect of your life, not just possessions." Use everything we have to the fullest, choosing quality over quantity and realizing that "things and stuff" is not what will make you happy.

An Attitude of Gratitude - "I describe gratitude as having an attitude of thankfulness and appreciation. I think the key component of this definition is the word "attitude." I think that often we in North America forget just how awesome we have it. And we do have the power to change things for others once we feeling in our hearts the "attitude of gratitude" will we see how we can easily help others.

"Simplifying your life can be a scary endeavor. Stripping physical and mental complexity uncovers the true person underneath. You'll be worried that you aren't motivated enough, smart enough, tough enough, or unique enough to possibly live a life of simplicity. When that true person is revealed and there is no longer any crutch on which to rely, excuses no longer exist."

An old soul speaking through a rising star, Sam writes with insight that can speak directly to your heart. I am grateful to share this journey with you!

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Book Review: 'Shiva's Arms' By Cheryl Snell

For Wednesday's Woman, Marinagraphy celebrates all women: we are the heartbeat, the core of all existence.

And what better example to demonstrate this than with a book review about Cheryl Snell's compelling novel Shiva's Arms -- a portrayal of women -- mothers, daughters, and wives -- commanding a space of articulation and reconciliation that transcends cultural differences and loyalties. This story is told in such a way that at times it feels like reading poetry, assuming the gentle and swaying cadences portrayed by the stories, language, music, and traditional rites of the South Indian culture, which Cheryl Snell brings to light and fosters with love and appreciation.

Synopsis: The conflict that drives this story exists between two women from different parts of the world, brought together by the love they share for one man. Ramesh, having left a country and family saturated with Indian culture and tradition in pursuit of an American education, embraces the United States and falls in love with Alice, a beautiful art student. When he brings his blond-haired blue-eyed lover to India for their wedding, he defies Indian customs of arranged marriages, parental consent, approval of deities, planets, and of course, his very spiritually strict and rigid mother, Amma Shiva. While Alice assimilates to the foreign and exotic customs of her husband and his family, adopting them as her own, her attempts in acquiring the approval and love of her mother-in-law are futile. The constant battles of wills between these two women, both strong, stubborn, and fiercely loving, wreak havoc and strain upon Alice's life and home, her emotional stability, the mothering of her son, and even her marriage to Ramesh. It is only when one of them suffers an illness that both women are forced to humility, to mutual acceptance, and finally to reconciliation and perhaps even love.

Review: What Cheryl Snell does with Shiva's Arms is quite captivating and inspirational. This is more than a book about the forced marriage of two estranged cultures, each one forced to coexist with the other despite their differences in customs and belief systems. It is about love and acceptance; it is about the need to belong and feel part of something that is bigger than you. It is the hunger that drives us to be seen and understood by those that share our paths in life. This is the narrative thread that embroiders itself around the story line of this book. Amma Shiva is a small and forceful Indian woman who holds on to her family and traditions with severity, with pride, and loyalty. Alice is a softer version of her -- but just as fierce to defend her home, her love for Ramesh and their son, Sam. There is an intensely emotional mother-daughter narrative at play in Shiva 's Arms, in which mother and daughter need to see one another not just as "mother" and "daughter," but as women -- two separate and independent entities sharing the same goal -- the fulfillment of one's son and the happiness of the other's husband. There is absolute calm and redemption when each one succeeds in the mutual acceptance they both secretly seek. Because of the impassioned loyalty that resides within, each woman is able to push through the muck and mire of difference and possessiveness that governs their relationship to discover a braver, more forgiving and accepting version of herself. It is definitely highly recommended for your list of 2011 reading -- the kind that lulls you towards self-enlightenment and acceptance. And if you have an affinity for Indian dishes, the back pages of the book are filled with delicacies discussed within the story line.?Good reading, everyone!

How About You? Have you had any experiences like Alice and Amma's with a particular woman in your life -- a mother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law? How did you resolve it?

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