Falcao got off the mark for the hosts but the
Premier League champions suffered a rare
defeat at Stamford Bridge, with the prospect of
back-to-back titles already looking bleak.
Jose Mourinho suffered only his second home
defeat in the Premier League as Chelsea
manager as Crystal Palace shocked the
champions with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Bakary Sako put Palace in front, finishing off a
Yannick Bolasie cross at the second time of
asking after a block by Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea looked to have snatched a point when
second half substitute Falcao headed in a Pedro
delivery.
But the Blues were level for less than two
minutes as Ward headed in after more link-up
play from Bolasie and Sako.
Aside from a Gary Cahill header, cleared off the
line by Sako shortly before his opener, Chelsea
struggled to break down the Palace defence,
although Alex McCarthy had to be at his best to
keep out Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas in the
latter stages of the first half.
After Falcao restored parity, Palace refused to
settle for a draw and Ward's winner maintained
Chelsea's unconvincing start to the defence of
their Premier League crown.
Cahill returned to the Chelsea starting XI in
place of the suspended John Terry, while Crystal
Palace brought Connor Wickham in for Glenn
Murray up front, and the centre-back came
under pressure early on as the visitors started
brightly.
Chelsea eventually settled and Pedro came
close to marking his home debut with a goal
when he fired just wide with a curling effort
after switching onto his left foot.
Kurt Zouma's half-hearted appeal for a penalty
following a tussle with Wickham went
unrewarded, before Sako drew a diving save
from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at the other
end.
Palace continued to enjoy the better chances -
Yohan Cabaye missing a glorious opportunity to
break the deadlock just short of the hour mark.
When the ball found Cabaye at the edge of the
box, the France international had the whole goal
to aim at but placed his effort too close to a
grateful Courtois.
A superb double save from McCarthy, denying
both Costa and Fabregas, kept Palace on level
terms just before the break, and Damien Delaney
made an excellent sliding tackle in the box to
thwart Costa early in the second period.
Yet there was panic in the Chelsea penalty area
when a cross from the right prompted a
desperate scramble to clear the danger, before
Wickham failed to get enough purchase on a
Sako delivery.
As Palace continued to threaten, Sako went for
goal in the 55th minute - Courtois getting down
well to his right to keep out a 20-yard strike.
Sako then had to clear a Cahill header from a
corner off the line but was on the scoresheet
himself little more than a minute later, showing
great composure in the box to lift the ball over
Courtois after his initial effort had been blocked
by Cesar Azpilicueta.
Yannick Bolasie curled over as Palace
threatened to double their advantage 15 minutes
from time, before Falcao lost his marker to head
in from a Pedro cross and seemingly save
Chelsea's blushes.
However, a Bolasie cross from the left moments
later found Sako in acres of space, and the Mali
international cut the ball back for Ward to head
home.
It was only Mourinho's second defeat in the
Premier League at Stamford Bridge in his 100th
home game in charge of the club.
Monday, 31 August 2015
Sunday, 30 August 2015
THE MOBILE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Mobile phones have become part of us whether we
like it or not. In fact we become incomplete without
it. The use of mobile phones has cut across all
generation both young and old. Its even interesting to
find out that as little as a 5-year old kid now owns a
phone.
As the use of phones come with advantages so also
it has its numerous demerits most especially to the
young generation. The young generation are in
possession of the largest chunk of the most
sophisticated mobile gadgets. The use of these
mobile encyclopeadia can be put to more resourceful
use than just chatting with friends,watching or
streaming videos and some other activities that does
not contribute to the personal development of the
individual.
I believe these gadgets can be put to better and more
resourceful use as they are equipped with
applications,files and components that can help us in
variour ways either as
students,parents,businessmen,teachers,artisans etc.
The phone can be used to access vital and useful
information through the net.
The benefit of this to students is enormous.
Saturday, 29 August 2015
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE STUDYING
1. Always read to improve yourself
not for the sake of passing
examinations alone.
Always believe you know nothing even when you know
you have an idea on the topic matter. You always get
clearer understanding each time you revisit an
already known fact with the mind of developing your
cognitive ability. This system will also discourage the
fire brigade approach in most students who always
engage in serious studies when examination is at the
corner. The fire brigade style will do no benefit
because whatever is read has no intrinsic value as it
can easily be forgotten in a short period.
2. Make a wise choice in what improves your level of
concentration before embarking on study journey.
In doing this firstly try to understand nature as
regards what activates and improves your
concentration. Some students study style might be
allergic to a quiet environment. Their level of
concentration may be affected by the serene
environment which might drift their mind away or
even sleep off. For instance,I find it difficult studying
in a very quiet environment I either my mind picks
some form of imagination which derails my
concentration or I doze off totally. But after much
observance on my nature I later discovered I do
better in a not too quiet condition.
3. Find the best or perfect condition.
Sometimes I have a transistor radio by my side to
retain and boost my level of concentration and it has
worked effectively well for me. Take note this is my
own nature it might work for you or might not. You
need to study yourself to know what suits your
nature. You might be able to study very well in a very
quiet condition,or while lying on your bed,or far away
from your home,or while snacking..
So, get the best or perfect condition that suits your
study style!
AVOID STRESSFUL STUDIES
Always examine your reading or study ability. Do
not overload yourself in the name of covering
grounds. Measure the lenght of studies your abiliy
can contain to avoid fruitless efforts.
Study the number of pages or even lines you
know you can comprehend or assimilate and
reproduce.
IT IS NOT HOW FAR BUT HOW WELL.
It is not the number of pages or texts of your
resource material that you are able to cover that
matter but the ones you are able to
recall,comprehend,assimilate and reproduce
without much stress. Hence,know your limit and
avoid over stressing yourself.
Read to understand do not read just for the sake
of reading. Always repeat or revisit lines or
sentences you dont understand until you are able
to digest the message.
If your ability can only take few lines to
understand,STOP THERE and take a moment out
to digest what you have read.
From experience, I embark my study journey
base on my current physical,emotional and
psychological condition.
Sometimes,I have the gas and energy to study for
donkey hours and I will still be able to fathom all I
have read. This is not far from the fact that I was
sound physically,emotionally,psychologically and
mentally.
Also,sometimes I might have to study perhaps a
page,few pages or even few lines if that is what
my system and condition can manage or
accomodate. This will enable you to achieve your
desired objective each time you pick up your
resource material.
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
IMPROVING YOUR SEX LIFE {II}
Motions of Sexual Matrimony
Arousal is a visceral experience and our bodies are built for motion.Nowhere is this more useful than in sexual exploration. Although this may seem like stating the obvious, it’s only a small percentage of people who tense up and stop moving around in their sexual activity - there is more than hip thrusting to experiment with.
Experimenting with moving all of your limbs, rolling your neck and stretching into new positions can trigger arousal points that you didn’t know you had. If you can think of no other reason than wanting to understand more about your orgasmic potential, try and fit in a little bit of core strengthening exercises into your life. Being able to hold onto someone you love from the inside will make you feel both strong and sexy.
Breathing Life Into the Bedroom:Arousal is expressed through our breathing. Becoming aware of breath in sexuality will bring life and orgasm into focus like nothing else. Whether you lean towards long and slow breaths or short, fast inhalations, stop and notice how your breathing affects your connection to your body, your husband, lover and your orgasmic possibilities.
Try changing your breathing pattern and see how it transforms the experience. Making an agreement with your partner to synchronize your breathing and movement is a remarkably simple step, which will have a profound impact on lovemaking. Refocusing your breathing will not only deepen your connection, but may also expand your idea of orgasm itself.
IMPROVING YOUR SEX LIFE {I}
It seems the issue of orgasm in a marriage is generating a lot of talking point as many women who have written in to SexVille Tuesdayappear to want us to keep talking about that subject.
Like one lady wrote the other day, “you guys are on point on the orgasm thing but it is still a pity that our men in these parts of the world do not want to learn. Please keep educating them; don’t stop till our husbands know that sex is not just climbing, thrusting and grunting while we lay there not knowing what is happening and just when you are set to start, they are done and turn their backs on you.”
It is on the back of this that we have decided to continue with our ‘Big O’ discussion. On SexVilletoday, we bring in another sex expert, Dr. (Mrs.) Stacy Lugard to show us some steps that we all can employ towards our quest for that big ‘O’. I am sure you are going to enjoy her lecture.
"Sex pleasure in woman is a kind of magic spell; it demands complete abandon; if words or movements oppose the magic of caresses, the spell is broken."
Scents of Seduction
Having an orgasm starts with feeling aroused. And like I would put it, no arousal, no orgasm. Arousal begins in the brain, specifically the limbic area where the sense of smell intersects with emotional process, our memory store and our sexuality.
Vibrations of arousal and eventually orgasm, lives in the body and are triggered in the brain.Trust your sense of smell and indulge your olfactory in whatever scents turn you on. When trying to achieve an orgasm, there are many different things you can do to get there.
You can by giving yourself seductive baths in preparation for his coming home. Make sure you ensconce yourself in some sexually arousing scents that will arouse his olfactory system which is foundational to the art of love making and I dare say, this will be to your great advantage.
OLYMPIAKOS UP AGAINST MAN. UNITED; TEAM NEWS
OLYMPIAKOS ;
The big news in the Greek camp surrounds boss Michel Gonzalez’s available options, after Javier Saviola joined an increasing injury list which currently includes Jose Holebas and Nelson Valdez.
Olympiakos sold star striker Kosta Mitroglu to Fulhamin the January transfer window, while Vladimir Weiss also departed the club this winter to join Qatari outfit Lekhwiya SC.
It is therefore expected that weekend goal-hero Scepovic will start against United, while there could also be a start for Arsenal’s on-loan wideman Joel Campbell, who has been suitably impressive in Greece this season.
In goal will be a familiar face to the United faithful, with ex-Red Devil Roy Carroll marshalling the Olympiakos goal, almost nine years since he left Old Trafford.
MANCHESTER UNITED ;
It is thought that David Moyes will field a largely similar side to that which beat Crystal Palace on Saturday, with the only real change coming in attack at the expense of Juan Mata who is cup-tied.
Adnan Januzaj was impressive in the league victory, but Moyes has shown an air of caution in Europe this season, so is expected to play the slightly more-defensive Antonio Valencia on one flank, with Ashley Youngoccupying the other.
Defenders Jonny Evans and Phil Jones remain injury doubts with respective calf and shin complaints, while Marouane Fellaini is also likely to miss out, having only just returned from nearly three months injured at the weekend.
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