Can Barcelona Overcome Valencia on 6 December 2008

December is the time of Christmas and you should know that La Liga players get good vacation during Christmas time compared to EPL players. I guess that Valencia players are not thinking about Xmas break at this moment. Instead, they are thinking of the financial crisis that the club is facing at this moment. So, if you feel that the work of Barcelona has been cut out already thanks to the financial problem of their opponent team then I would not argue with you too much. The financial crisis has affected everyone, even the golf industry too.

The advantage that Barcelona is going to have is that it is going to be a home match. Home match is always good for its supporters. They should feel even happier to entertain a financially struggling club. Of course, you should never write Valencia off completely. They have seen impressive success in the last one decade both in Spain and in Europe.

 

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Former Pakistan Cricketer and Selector Shahfqat Rana Talks about Upcoming Pakistan-India Series

Shahfqat Rana, a former Pakistan cricketer and selector, said that India’s scheduled tour of Pakistan in January-February is very important for the future of Asian cricket. Following the Mumbai terror attacks, the future of cricket in Asia has been in an uncertainty. England’s upcoming test series in India is now doubtful. Earlier this year, Australia postponed their tour of Pakistan due to security concern following a series of bomb blasts in Pakistan. Later on, pre-scheduled ICC Champions Trophy, which was due to take place in September in Pakistan, was also postponed by ICC as several cricket playing nations complained about the security condition of the country. So, India’s tour of Pakistan at the beginning of next year is not yet confirmed.

Dailytimes reported:

“But if India refuse to tour Pakistan then this would hurt not only our relations but also cricket, it would mean that we have given in to terrorists,” added Shafqat. He cited example when Pakistan, under Wasim Akram, undertook tour of India in 1999 despite threats from Hindu fundamentalists, playing the first cricket series between the two countries after a decade-long deadlock due to political tension.

He said cricket meant everything in the sub-continent. “It has built bridges, has averted wars on several occasions and has brought people of both countries closer. People love and worship cricket, so it would be a great loss if there is no cricket between the countries.”

Yes, I agree with Shahfqat Rana on this regard. However, I am not yet sure if India would proceed to Pakistan on the tour in which the two neighboring countries would take on each other in a five-match ODI series, three-match test series and an international Twenty20 match. Now, let us see if Indian government allows Indian team to tour Pakistan in January.

Samsung PC Camera CMOS for Real-time HD Video

Recently, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has launched a PC camera CMOS that will capture high-definition 1.2 Megapixel system-on-chip (SoC) images for notebook and desktop computers. Samsung's new S5K4AW sensor has immediate applications in areas such as business video conferencing, Internet video sharing, direct to web scanning, biometrics and security.

Dr. Yiwan Wong has described to the media that:

"The notebook and desktop PC market requires an image sensor solution specifically optimized for video," said Dr. Yiwan Wong, vice president of marketing for Samsung Electronics' System LSI Division. "For PC users, the main concern of an embedded camera is video, not still image capturing. We're addressing this nuance with our new CMOS image sensor SoC that has been completely designed, and performance optimized, with high-definition and VGA video in mind."

 

May be it is a revolution for the professional PC imaging market. Just three days age Nikon launched a Nikon D3X 24.5 megapixel dSLR camera that is able to capture best quality images without noises. Another revolution was when Sony launched its Sony Alfa 900 Digital SLR professional DSLR features 24.6 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor camera. Although, I am no comparing those camera with the Samsung CMOS image sensors to include a new high-definition 1/4-inch, 1.2 Megapixel (Mp) system-on-chip (SoC) imager, the S5K4AW. Samsung is focusing on the good quality images with this camera whenever the webcam cannot capture good images. They also claiming that the users will be satisfy with the quality of the camera. 

Nikon D3X 24.5 megapixel dSLR is a revelation in digital camera

Nikon has brought a 24.5 effective megapixel dSLR camera in the digital camera market. May this is the highest regulation in the digital camera era. Dec. 1, 2008, Nikon launched the digital camera named Nikon D3X. Nikon D3X is different from all kinds of camera that introduced ago. In September 2007 Nikon Canada Inc. introduced the first version of the Nikon D3X by named Nikon D3 and it is called sports photography of12.1 MP FX Format digital SLR. They got amazing supports from the users who used it in different kinds sport photography. This product will make another revolution in the photography media.

 

Nikon Japan Inc. press release:

Designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work, the D3X achieves resolution comparable to medium-format cameras — with an entirely new level of operating ease. It's perfect for the broadest range of detailed work, from fashion and product shootings, to weddings, architecture, landscapes and large poster production. And it shares the robust body structure of the D3, for superior mobility and operation in virtually any shooting environment, indoors or out.

 

Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm sensing area)

24.5 million effective pixels

Superior-resolution image quality equivalent to medium-format digital cameras

High-speed continuous shooting of up to approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (24.5 megapixels) / 5:4 (20.4 megapixels); 7 frames per second in DX format (10.5megapixels)*1

Wide ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600 at normal setting, with low noise performance

Two Live View modes — Handheld and Tripod

High-density 51-point (world's largest number*2) AF system

 

They are claiming that Nikon D3X DSLR camera will able to shoot very good quality picture without noise during the low light. On the other hand it is highlighting the CMOS sensor that is sensing 35.9 x 24.0 mm area and it may cover the big area during the shoot.

English Premier League 2008-09: Manchester United will take on Manchester City today and live score

Manchester United will take on Manchester City today in Manchester of the season in their important match. Both teams will face each other with the target of must win as they finished their last two matches goalless. To keep themselves in the competition and get boost, they have no more option except win. As it the home ground of Manchester City so, they will try their best to continue their impressive form over Manchester United. On the other hand, Manchester United will be looking to get back their prime form with the match. This exciting and nail biting will kick off at 13: 30 BST (British Standard Time).

Their recent impressive performance will boost Manchester City to take on Manchester United on their home ground. They defeated Arsenal 3-0 in the same ground. Let us see if they can continue their performance in the same basis or failed to defend ManU attack.

If you are die hard fan of football game and any of them is your favorite team then you should not want to miss the chance to enjoy the match. If you are unable to enjoy the match live on TV channels then you can search some websites where you can get updates ball by ball. To get a list of live football score and updates you can visit the link in below-

Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview and Live Score: Nov 30 2008

Chelsea vs Arsenal match Live Score and timetable

Chelsea and Arsenal both are the most popular teams in the English premier league. Chelsea is now in the number one position in the standings tables by securing 33 points Liverpool is in second, Manchester United in 3^rd and Aston Villa in 4^th and Arsenal in in the 5^th position by acquiring 13points. So Chelsea is 10 point a head of Arsenal. Here is some statistics of the Premier League title owner all times.

 

BBC wrote:

The 143rd London league derby between Chelsea and Arsenal brings together two clubs who have won the Premier League title five times between them, but Chelsea's pair were subsequent to Arsenal's three. Indeed the Stamford Bridge club have not finished outside of the top two in five seasons, while the Gunners have not finished inside the top two in three years.

 

Stamford Bridge is the home gourd of the Chelsea and it was situated in 1876. The match between Chelsea and Arsenal match of PREMIER LEAGUE will be taken place on Sunday, 30 November at 1600 GMT.

 

Luiz Felipe Scolari is one of the best Football Coaches in the world. He is considered the fifth best coach in this time. Everyone thinks that he has a very good intimacy with Arsenal Club. Here is a quote that published in a media "Last season Chelsea were nine points behind United at the halfway point and even if you're 15 points clear with five games to go, you're not champions," said Scolari.

 

• Live Score
• Goalzz
• Footie Scorez
• Sportpress
• Goal.com

Here are some lists of the website where you can get live scores, video streaming. So enjoy the match in different media. 

India vs England 5th ODI 2008: where I can watch Live Score and Commentary

Just after two matches excluding today’s match the ODI series will come to end. But the result is already has gone on behalf of India. India has secured victory four matches out of 4. Just after a few hours later the 5^th ODI will be taken place and the match will be a day-nigh match. According to the local time the timing of the match is 14:30 and 9:00 so this is a very good time for fans of both countries every the fans of the England and India all over the world.

Ii has become difficult for England to beat India at the moment because mentally and practically they are very strong. I want to look up just one year ago. During the Natwest series England was the host country that time England beat India in the ODI series. The total series was full of drama. The intentional matches enjoyed all the fans eagerly. But he match of the ongoing Hero-Honda series is totally lifeless and the series result has been bowing down to the Indians.

In an news I found that England is finding the way to secure victory on the 5^th ODI. Yes, it is now a matter of reputation and England is looking for the way to get rid up from the with-wash.

On the other hand Indian captain MS Dhoni is thinking to continue the wining sequels. His gays are very active and inspiring from the previous victories. So, time will bring the result of all controversy and we have to wait till 14:30.

Rediff wrote:

With the series already in their pocket, India will now aim for a 7-0 whitewash in the one-day series against England as they go into the fifth game in Cuttack on Wednesday with the intention of giving some of the bench players the chance to prove their worth. The hosts have taken an unassailable 4-0 lead but Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bravehearts are not likely to show any mercy on the visitors in the day-night contest at the Barabati stadium.

Cuttack is basically a tourism area and is it one of the attractive places of India. That is why many tourists and the local people use to visit during this time; busiest time is winter season.

Most probably a very few time the international cricket matches was held in Barabati Stadium Cuttack. The Barabati stadium is a very small capacity stedium. The first test match was held in 1987 with and the first ODI was held along with England. This stadium has another history that the Indian 50-50 world Cup Cricket winner captain Kapil Dev was taken his 300^th wicket in the Test Mach.

TOI reported:

The unbeaten 275-run partnership between Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja that came against Zimbabwe in 1997, is the current world record for the 4th Wicket in ODI Cricket. The best bowling figures here are 6/59 that Narendra Hirwani took while on a comeback trail against New Zealand.

Perhaps this are the teammates who are suppose to play from the both teams in Cuttak at Barabati Stadium.

India squad

MS Dhoni, V Sehwag, G Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, V Kohli, PP Ojha, MM Patel, IK Pathan, YK Pathan, SK Raina, I Sharma, RG Sharma, SR Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh

England squad

KP Pietersen, TR Ambrose, JM Anderson, IR Bell, RS Bopara, SCJ Broad, PD Collingwood, AN Cook, A Flintoff, SJ Harmison, SR Patel, MJ Prior, OA Shah, RJ Sidebottom, GP Swann, LJ Wright