Chelsea Vs. Atletico Madrid, UEFA Super Cup 2012: Falcao, Atletico Run Wild Over Chelsea 4-1

The 2012 edition of the UEFA Super Cup, pitting the
current Champions League holder Chelsea against
the current Europa League holder Atletico Madrid
was indeed super...in an incredibly lopsided way.
Chelsea looked listless and disinterested, and
Atletico took advantage riding a Falcao hat trick to a
4-1 thrashing of the Blues.
Atletico Madrid came out of the gates like a concert
fan who's first through the entrance with a ticket for
the general admission section right in front of the
stage. In the 4th minute, Falcao redirected a cross
from Filipe Kasmirski off the bottom of the bar that
just missed going in. Fortunately for Atletico fans,
Falcao subscribes to the "if at first you don't succeed, try try
again" motto. Just two minutes later Falcao split the Cheslea defense
and ran down a beautiful ball over the top of the back line. He took
his time and chipped Cech to the far post, deflecting the ball off the
post and in to the net, despite a great effort from Luiz to keep it
out.
Falcao wasn't done yet. In the 19th minute after
again picking apart Chelsea's shaky midfield and
defense, the striker set-up just inside the box, froze
the defenders and lined up Cech before beating the
keeper with a curling shot in to the top, far corner.
Lovely goal and a 2-0 lead for Atletico. Because
Falcao believes that two hat tricks in five days are
totally cool, which of course it is, he went ahead and
got his third goal of the evening right before first half stoppage time.
The second half was only different from the first in
that Chelsea finally scored, Atletico only scored once
and it wasn't Falcao. After a free kick in the 60th
minute inexplicably got past multiple Chelsea
defenders, Miranda came streaking in and chipped
the ball over Cech and past a sliding Gary Cahill to
put the Spanish side up 4-0.
Cahill scored a consolation goal in the 74th minute
thanks to a nice shot that founds it's way through a
traffic and under the legs of Atletico goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois.

Placement Of BECE Candidates Next Month

The Ghana Education Service (GES) will complete the placement of

qualified Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates

into senior high schools and technical institutes on September 4,

2012.

The first batch of candidates who opted for the 30

per cent quota exercise which is under the

Computerised Schools Selection and Placement

System (CSSPS) will be placed on September 1,

2012, while the second batch comprising the

remaining 70 per cent of candidates will be placed on September 4, 2012.

NDC Delegates Anoint Mahama Flag Bearer For December Polls

President John Dramani Mahama's quest for his

party's presidential nomination in December's polls

culminated Thursday afternoon, when delegates at

the Special National Congress in Kumasi, made him

their choice to continue the "Better Ghana" agenda.

He secured an overwhelming "Yes" vote of 2,767

representing 99.5 percent of the total votes cast.

There were 14 "No" votes which represented 0.5

percent.

In all, a total of 2792 votes were cast, out of which

2781 were valid and the remaining 11 rejected.

A deputy commissioner of the Electoral Commission,

Mr Sarfo Kantanka who announced the results

declared Mr Mahama as securing the bid of the

delegates.

Mr. Mahama's nomination comes a day after the

main opposition New Patriotic Party launched their

manisfesto, having launched their campaign for the

December polls last Saturday.

Dressed in the funeral cloth of the late President John

Evans Atta Mills, Mr Mahama arrived at the congress

grounds in an open-top cross country vehicle and

acknowledged cheers by waving his white

handkerchief at the teeming crowd in the stands.

He exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries and took

his seat beside former President Jerry Rawlings who

had earlier arrived at the congress grounds to a

rapturous welcome.

Mr Rawlings' appearance at the congress was in

doubt given his recent history of accusing the party

of abandoning the values of probity and

accountability on which the NDC was founded.

It was Mr Alban Sumani Bagbin, Chairman of the

Standing Orders Committee of the NDC, who moved

the motion for the adoption of the special national

delegates' congress.

The special congress became possible following the

demise of President J.E.A. Mills on July 24, 2012 who

had earlier been nominated in 2011, to lead the NDC

for the December polls.

His Vice, John Dramani Mahama, succeeded him and

following a National Executive Committee meeting a

few days later, he was endorsed to become the

leader of the party.

The special delegates congress was therefore to

acclaim him as the party's presidential nominee for

the December elections

Solidarity messages from other political parties such

as the People's National Convention (PNC), New

Patriotic Party (NPP), Convention People's Party (CPP)

, Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), United

Front Party (UFP), Progressive People's Party (PPP),

Reform Patriotic Democrats (RPD) and the National

Democratic Party (NDP) were delivered at the

congress.

The scoreboard at the Kumasi stadium was draped

with a banner, which had a beautiful picture of the

late President Mills embracing President Mahama

with the inscription – "A Better Ghana … still

pursuing the vision."



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Man City make move for Maicon

Manchester City have stepped up their bid to sign Inter Milan defender

Maicon, but admit there is only an "outside chance" that a deal will

go through before transfer deadline day.

Maicon, 31, has just one year remaining on his contract at the San

Siro and City are hoping to broker a cut-price deal for a player Inter

value at around €6 million.

City manager Roberto Mancini worked with the Brazil

international at Inter for two seasons before leaving the Serie A club

in 2008. He is eager to be re-united with Maicon, who can play

anywhere on the right flank. City are hoping to bolster their defence

before Friday's transfer deadline but a club insider told ESPN that

"there's only an outside chance" of the Maicon deal going through.

Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni has named Maicon in his squad for

Thursday night's Europa League play-off second leg against Romanian

side Vaslui, indicating he still has a role if he remains at the club.

"Obviously Maicon has unique characteristics and we'll see what

happens up to the transfer window. If he stays, we will all be happy,"

Stramaccioni said. "We won't be caught unprepared, as we have with

Javier Zanetti and Jonathan."

However, Premier League champions City are on the

brink of sealing a deal to sign Serbia defender Matija

Nastasic from Fiorentina. Nastasic, 19, has been a long-term target of

Mancini, and the clubs are thought to have agreed a fee of around £12

million for his transfer. "It will very likely be completed today,

with [Stefan] Savic going the other way," the City source said.

World's Shortest Man and Woman Meet

For the first time in history, the shortest man and

woman in the world have met. The shortest man,

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, is from a remote area of

Nepal and stands 21.5 inches tall. Eighteen-year-old

Jyoti Amge hails from Nagpur, India and measures

just under 25 inches tall.

It was a match made in heaven for Guinness World

Records, which arranged the introduction for a photo

shoot to promote the upcoming release of Guinness

World Records 2013 on September 13. To provide

scale, a record book (12 inches in length) was placed

between Chandra and Jyoti for one of the photos.

"It was an extraordinary moment," says Marco

Frigatti, the official Guinness World Records

Adjudicator, who also took part in the photo shoot.

"They're both such incredible individuals. Everyone

knew this was a special moment, and the

atmosphere was magical."

World's Oldest Family has combined age of 818



A Record-Breaking Birthday

Jyoti secured the World's Shortest Woman title

simply by reaching womanhood on her 18th birthday

in December of last year. She has a condition called

achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that affects bone

growth and cartilage formation. Achondroplasia is

the most common cause of dwarfism.

Jyoti won't grow any taller than her current height.

Due to her size, she has her clothes specially made.

She sleeps in a tiny bed and uses special plates and

cutlery to eat. Jyoti is currently pursuing her dream

of becoming a successful actress. She has already

starred in a number of Indian films.

"Since being recognized by Guinness World Records,

I have been able to visit lots of different countries,"

says Jyoti. "I love travelling. I have visited Japan and

parts of Europe, and now I can't wait to visit the UK."



A Record-Breaking Discovery

In February this year, Chandra made headlines

around the world when he was crowned the World's

Shortest Man. Until his recent discovery, he had

spent his entire life in the remote Nepalese mountain village of

Rhimkholi, about 250 miles west of Kathmandu. Because Chandra has

never been

examined by a doctor, the cause of his short stature

is unknown. According to a report from the Daily

Mail, doctors suspect he has a form of primordial

dwarfism.

Chandra's 21.5-inch height also snagged him the

title of Shortest Man in History, breaking the previous record of

India's Gul Mohammed, who was 22.5 in tall.

"I'm very happy that I'm being recognized by

Guinness World Records and that my name will be

written in a book," says Chandra. "It's a big thing for

my family, my village and my country. I am very

happy."

JOKE........NAIJA POLICE NA WAH OOO

A true life story as:
I was on a journey with my pastor when we met a team of policemen on duty on Asaba Benin express way at about 5pm. After they have searched us and didn't find anything implicating, one of them went to the front
of the car and shouted stolen vehicle. Just because part of the plate number has fallen out. Sensing trouble and delay even when we knew we haven't committed any offence. The pastor called the officer in charge
and told him 'look am a man of God and don't have time for this nonsense, then the officer said 'then man of God settle us and go your way or do you want us to take you to the station for driving a car without a number?' but the pastor insisted that he's a minster and can't do such thing to give bribe. Then the police officer said 'if you are indeed a pastor where is your bible? Because you should have a bible with you, the pastor brought out his bible and the officer ordered him 'open and read mathew 5:25-26 to me. The pastor opens and reads ''settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court, do it while you are still with him on the way or he may hand you over to the judge and the judge may hand you over to the officer and you will be thrown into prison, i tell you the truth you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.'' The pastor after reading quietly made an offering of just N300 to the officer. End of service, go in peace and argue no more. Said the police officer.

From a friend.

BIBLE EMERGENCY NUMBERS

"My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest"

When in sorrow, call John 14
When men fail you, call Psalm 27
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91
When God seems far away, call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor 13
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39
When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30
When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67
When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1
When you think of investments/ returns, call Mark 10
How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12
For great invention/ opportunity, call Isaiah 55
For Paul's secret to happiness, call Col 3:12-17
For idea of Chrisitanity, call 2 Cor 5:15-19
If you are depressed. Call Psalm 27
If you want to be fruitful, call John 15
If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37
If you are losing confidence in people, call 1 Cor 13
If people seem unkind, call John 15
If discouraged about yoour work, call Psalm 126
If you find the world growing small and you great, call Psalm 19.