Goodies for Man. United At Goodison Park, Honours Even At Stamford Bridge

The title is virtually Manchester United for the taking, after a spectacular show of comeback to beat Everton 4-2 at Goodison Park.

Elsewhere at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea could only managed a 2-2 draw with Bolton. The result meant that The Red Devils have extended their lead at the top of the table to 5 points and the title virtually secured.

The title could be heading to Manchester United next weekend if they can win against bitter rivals Manchester City, and if Chelsea could not win against Arsenal.

So, with 3 matches left to play and with Manchester United and Chelsea due to meet later on 9th May for what could be deemed as the title decider, the race for the Premiership Crown is really heating up...... .

In the meantime, relive the excitement of yesterday's Premiership match played at Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge......

Goodison Park:

Everton 2 (Stubbs 12, Fernandes 50)
Manchester United 4 (O' Shea 61, P. Neville 68 og, Rooney 79, Eagles 90)

Stamford Bridge:

Chelsea 2 (Kalou 22, Jaaskelainen 34 og)
Bolton 2 (Michalik 19, Davies 54)

Goodison Park (12th min): The league-leaders start badly; Alan Stubbs's free-kick is deflected off Michael Carrick to give the Toffees the lead.


Stamford Bridge (19th min): Title challengers Chelsea also start poorly, as Bolton's Lubomir Michalik scores to give Bolton the lead.

Stamford Bridge (34th min): The Blues are back in the driving seat after Salomon Kalou's header and Jussi Jaaskelainen's own goal makes it 2-1

Stamford Bridge (54th min): Kevin Davies heads home a Bolton free-kick to make it 2-2 at Stamford Bridge and give the Red Devils a boost

Goodison Park (50th min): Manuel Fernandes scores a spectacular goal to give Everton a 2-0 lead over Manchester United

Goodison Park (50th min): Manuel Fernandes celebrates his goal

Goodison Park (68th min): United's fightback begins with a goal from John O'Shea and an own goal from old boy Phil Neville put them back in it

Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge (70th min): With 20 minutes to go in each match the scoreline reads 2-2, but it's United in the ascendancy with Chelsea starting to flag

Goodison Park (79th min): Wayne Rooney scores to give United the vital third goal and the lead against Everton

Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge (full time): Alex Ferguson celebrates on the pitch as United go five points clear at the top, while Chelsea's title hopes hang by a thread.

Beautiful Sakuras

Beautiful cherry blossoms, also known as sakura.

They are currently in full bloom at Japan, land of the rising sun.

Unable to be there just to witness this awesome sight? Fret not.

You can still enjoy the beautiful photos right here.

Special thanks to Eriko from Japan. Arrigato!

Cristiano Ronaldo

For fans of Cristiano Ronaldo......

Rooney Blasts Late Man. United Winner

Wayne Rooney's stunning last-minute winner kept Manchester United's hopes of reaching the Champions League final alive after an Old Trafford classic.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fifth-minute header put United in front, only for AC Milan to draw level through Kaka's angled drive after 21 minutes.

Kaka put Milan ahead from close range before the interval, but Rooney turned in Paul Scholes' cool pass on the hour.

Rooney then lashed a glorious 20-yard finish past Dida in injury time.

It was a moment of magic that gave United a precious lead to defend going into the second leg in Milan next Wednesday.

United opened in sparkling fashion, and it took a desperate intervention from Alessandro Nesta to divert Rooney's shot over the bar.

But they were soon ahead when Ronaldo met Ryan Giggs' corner with a firm header, which Dida palmed into the air and could then only divert into the net.

United were firing on all cylinders up front - but all the time Milan, in the shape of Kaka, were waiting to probe their suspect and under-strength rearguard.

And the strike they feared came after 21 minutes when Kaka took Clarence Seedorf's pass and accelerated away from Gabriel Heinze and fired a left-foot angled drive across Edwin van der Sar.

A high-quality encounter saw Rooney just fail to get on the end of Giggs' cross and Ronaldo bring a crucial block from Dida with a 25-yard power drive.

But Brazilian superstar Kaka was an ever-present threat, and he took advantage of shambolic United defending to grab a crucial second away goal for Milan after 36 minutes.

Kaka chased a long pass, and when Heinze and Patrice Evra collided, he moved smoothly into top gear to slide a perfect finish past Van der Sar.

Evra was then booked for dissent - a yellow card that rules him out of the second leg at the San Siro, an inconvenience United did not need given their lack of defensive resources.

Michael Carrick wasted a glorious opportunity to put United level after 47 minutes when he side-footed wide of an open goal when he arrived unmarked at the far post on the end of another dangerous Giggs corner.

Milan lost captain Paolo Maldini to a knee injury at half-time, then were robbed of Gennaro Gattuso with a knee problem - with the combative midfield man being replaced by Cristian Brocchi.

Kaka was giving a master-class, escaping the offside trap to shoot across the face of goal then playing a sumptuous one-two with Seedorf only to volley narrowly over.

United desperately needed inspiration, and a moment of genius from Scholes provided it as they drew level after 59 minutes.

Scholes instinctively lifted the ball into the path of Rooney, whose finish was half-stopped by Dida but rolled in.

United were suddenly buoyant again, and the unpredictable Dida saved brilliantly from Darren Fletcher after Rooney's cross was headed into his path.

Fletcher forced Dida into a save at his near post as United pressed for what would be a crucial lead to take to Italy.

Dida then finger-tipped Ronaldo's dipping drive inches wide as United mounted a spell of sustained pressure in the closing stages.

United's sheer courage was rewarded when Rooney ran on to Giggs' pass and fired past a startled Dida to send Old Trafford wild in celebration.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Brown, Heinze, Evra, Fletcher, Carrick, Scholes, Ronaldo, Rooney, Giggs.
Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Smith, Solskjaer, Dong, Richardson, Eagles, Lee.

Booked: Evra, Giggs.

Goals: Ronaldo 6, Rooney 59, 90.

AC Milan: Dida, Oddo, Nesta, Maldini (Bonera 46), Jankulovski, Gattuso (Brocchi 52), Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf, Kaka, Gilardino (Gourcuff 84).
Subs Not Used: Kalac, Cafu, Inzaghi, Favalli.

Booked: Kaka, Bonera.

Goals: Kaka 22, 37.

Att: 73,820

Ref: Kyros Vassaras (Greece).

United go ahead when keeper Dida fails to claim Ryan Giggs' right-wing corner and palms the loose ball into his own net

Cristiano Ronaldo gets his head to the corner and then Gabriel Heinze's challenge forces Dida into the mistake

Ronaldo shoots as the home side look to compensate for their defensive injury problems by keeping the action in Milan's half

But United's shortcomings at the back are exposed when Kaka bursts past Heinze to slot home the equaliser on 22 minutes

Worse follows for United when Kaka puts Milan ahead after a mix-up between Heinze and Patrice Evra

Wayne Rooney levels in the second half by nudging the ball past Dida after being cleverly set up by Paul Scholes

And Rooney's injury-time strike gives United a 3-2 victory and a great chance of reaching the Champions League final

Old Trafford erupts - a draw in Milan in the second leg would be enough to take United through to the final in Athens

Cristiano Ronaldo Sweeps PFA Awards

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers' Association.

The 22-year-old winger is the first player to win both awards in the same season since Andy Gray in 1977.

The Portuguese has recovered from the controversy of last year's World Cup to help United battle for three trophies.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was second and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes third in the senior award.

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs, last year's winner Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas also made ths shortlist.

Ronaldo was booed at the start of the season for his part in Wayne Rooney's sending off in the quarter-final match between England and Portugal in Germany.

But he has bounced back superbly and has so far scored 16 Premiership goals this season to fire United to the top of the table.

The winger said it was a big honour to be singled out by his peers.

He said: "It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud.

"My colleagues have voted for me and that is fantastic because the players know the qualities of players.

"I want to keep working hard and getting better because these trophies have now given me more motivation.

"This great team has helped me because when the team wins it is easier for us all to play with more confidence."

Fabregas was second and Tottenham's Aaron Lennon, 20, third in the voting for the young player award.

Ronaldo's team-mate Wayne Rooney (21) was also shortlisted, as were Reading striker Kevin Doyle, 23, and 18-year-old defender Micah Richards of Manchester City.

Eight Manchester United players made it into the team of the year while manager Sir Alex Ferguson was honoured with the PFA Special Merit Award.

Ferguson paid tribute to Ronaldo, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in a £12.2m deal in August 2003.

"At this moment in time, I think he is the best player in the world and his season has been incredible," he said.

PFA Premier League Team of the Year:

Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra (all Man Utd); Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo (all Man Utd) and Steven Gerrard (Liverpool); Didier Drogba (Chelsea) and Dimitar Berbatov (Tottenham)

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a season to remember so far

Deadlocked At St. James Park

Chelsea failed to close the gap on Premiership leaders Manchester United after a goalless draw at Newcastle

The Blues would have been just one point behind the Reds had they won at Newcastle but never really found their form and created few openings.

Frank Lampard shot over, Salomon Kalou had a tame stab at goal and Joe Cole missed by inches in injury time.

Chelsea keeper Petr Cech made a good save from Kieron Dyer, while Obafemi Martins headed over from a corner.

But in truth it was a poor game - and an especially disappointing performance from Chelsea given the opportunity that was before them.

Jose Mourinho's team rarely looked like taking advantage of United's draw at home to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The weekend's results mean Chelsea are three points behind United, who they play on 9 May, but with a vastly inferior goal difference.

There were no clear-cut openings in the first 45 minutes, though Newcastle played with the greater sense of urgency and did create several half chances.

Kieron Dyer hooked the ball wide under pressure, while a deflected Martins strike missed the target and a promising position for Stephen Carr came to nothing after he cut in from the left.

Chelsea went in to the match with Michael Ballack and Claude Makelele restored to the starting line-up.

But German Ballack limped off after 18 minutes following a heavy challenge from Titus Bramble.

The Blues did have one opening in the first-half, but John Terry headed wide from a Frank Lampard free-kick under pressure from Antoine Sibierski.

Terry cut a frustrated figure as he appealed for a penalty, claming that Sibierski had impeded his run.

Chelsea played with more endeavour and purpose after the break - and soon created an opening, though Lampard drilled the ball over from 10 yards.

Newcastle underlined their attacking threat with two chances in a minute.

Cech smothered Dyer's shot after Nicky Butt had played him in, and from the resultant corner Martins, unmarked, headed over.

Chelsea responded, with Butt clearing up after Kalou guided the ball goalwards following a low drilled cross from substitute Joe Cole.

Mourinho introduced Andrei Shevchenko with 15 minutes remaining and the visiting team - with a great record of scoring late on - pushed forward in search of a decisive goal.

Terry's entanglement with Sibierski continued - and the Chelsea skipper's rant at referee Mark Halsey hinted at his growing frustration.

Cole deflected a Paulo Ferreira cross narrowly wide in the third minute of stoppage time as Newcastle held on to claim a point and dent Chelsea's title aspirations.

Newcastle 0-0 Chelsea: Neither side creates a real chance of any note in a dull opening half at St James' Park

There is a slight worry for Chelsea when Newcastle defender Titus Bramble clumsily clatters into Michael Ballack

And following treatment from the physio, the Blues midfielder is forced to leave the field - Jon Obi Mikel replaces him

After the break, Kieron Dyer finds himself through on goal, but Chelsea keeper Petr Cech deflects his shot over the bar

Salomon Kalou goes close for the visitors, turning Joe Cole's cross goalwards, but Nicky Butt clears the danger

The Blues introduce Andrei Shevchenko but their search for the decisive goal ends when Joe Cole deflects a cross wide

Chelsea close the gap at the top of the Premiership to three points, while the draw also guarantees Newcastle's safety

Boro Dent Man. United Title Chances

2 points dropped against Middlesbrough early sunday morning (Singapore time) could prove costly for the Red Devils in the title race against Chelsea.

United took an early lead when Kieran Richardson slotted home after Wayne Rooney had collected Paul Scholes' pass and rounded Boro keeper Mark Schwarzer.

But in first-half stoppage time Boro deservedly equalised as Mark Viduka's diving header beat Edwin van der Sar.

United struggled to break Boro down after the break and were indebted to Van der Sar's save to thwart Viduka.

If United had had any nerves about their absorbing title duel with Chelsea they should have been dispelled thanks to Richardson's third-minute goal.

Scholes' raking pass took Jonathan Woodgate out of the game to release Rooney, who wasted no time in taking the ball round Schwarzer.

Rooney's final touch on the ball was a little too strong, but it made no matter as Richardson stepped in to sidefoot home.

The Old Trafford crowd could have been forgiven for expecting an avalanche of goals at this point, but Boro failed to play the role of willing lambs to the slaughter.

Belying their mid-table position, Boro were impressive following their uncertain start and dominated for long periods due to their midfield control.

Woodgate was superb for Boro, with his reading of the game at times quite imperious.

As Boro regrouped United were indebted to some brave defensive play from Wes Brown, who first tackled Yakubu and then came across to block Stewart Downing's attempted cross.

Viduka castigated Downing for not delivering his cross more quickly, but when the England international picked up on the ball on the left at the end of the first half he had clearly learned his lesson.

Downing whipped in a cross to the near post and Viduka stole in between Rio Ferdinand and Brown to send a diving header past Van der Sar.

With United due to face AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, Ryan Giggs had started the game on the bench, but Viduka's goal saw the Welshman stripped and ready to go for the start of the second half.

But it was Boro who initially threatened in the second period when Viduka bamboozled Brown allowing the Australian a clear sight of goal.

This time Van der Sar got the better of Viduka, spreading himself to make a good save.

United brought on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but it was Boro who next threatened as Lee Cattermole went agonisingly close with a powerful shot.

Solskjaer did get the ball in the net, but all he earned was a booking for unsporting behaviour towards Schwarzer.

And late on United might have concede a penalty when Dong-Gook Lee went down following a John O'Shea tackle.

Manchester United winger Kieran Richardson (right) prepares to slot the ball home after Wayne Rooney (centre) rounded Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (left) in the Barclays Premiership clash at Old Trafford.

Mark Viduka (bottom left) dives to head home Middlesbrough's equaliser in the Barclays Premiership draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson:

"It's a big task now.

"The injuries to Rio Ferdinand and Kieran Richardson killed us in the first half.

"But that was just the bad breaks you get in football, there is nothing you can do about it."

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate:

"We wanted to have a go and our front boys were a real handful.

"They were some outstanding defensive performances as well.

"We showed real character after the worst possible start.

"We might even have pinched all three points and the longer it went on you could sense the crowd getting edgy

Att: 75,967.

Music Album Review -- Koda Kumi (Best ~Bounce & Lovers~)

Best ~Bounce & Lovers~ is the third best-of album by Japanese pop star, Kumi Koda. The tracklisting for the CD will only contain Koda's ballads, and will feature a track penned by Hideaki Tokunaga. The DVD will feature certain music videos re-edited to show just the dancing scenes. The album is a time limited purchase and can be purchased in any method from March 2007 to May 2007. It is released to coincide with Koda's sixth anniversary since her debut.

Cover of Koda Kumi's latest album, Best ~Bounce & Lovers~

CD:

01. 明日へ・・・

02. 大切な君へ

03. 1000の言葉 (Alternate Orchestra Version)

04. Your Song

05. Pearl Moon

06. Rain

07. 華

08. Hands

09. 最後の雨 (Time Heals Version)

10. Promise

11. You (Piano Version)

12. Come Back

13. 奇跡

14. Walk

DVD:

01. Get Up & Move!!
02. Crazy 4 U
03. Juicy
04. So Into You~Short Version~
05. Selfish
06. Candy Feat. Mr.Blistah
07. Hot Stuff Feat. Km-Markit
08. Live DVD Trailer

From Live Dvd｢Koda Kumi Live Tour 2006-2007 ~Second Session~｣
09. ｢Love Goes Like･･･｣

From Live Dvd｢Koda Kumi Live Tour 2006-2007 ~Second Session~｣
10. Dance How To Video ~Get Up & Move!!~
[1st Block] Get Image

[2nd Block] Practice Move

[3rd Block] Last Confirmation

Secret Of Happiness

What is the secret of happiness?

I found the answer in my home.

The wall says: Be strong

The ceiling says: Aim high

The door says: Be open

The window says: Learn to give and take

The clock says: Time is gold

The calender says: Love everyday as it is the last day

The cabinet says: Keep things in order

The bed says: Take time to relax

The lamp says: Be the light, and

God, who is found everywhere in my house says: Keep the faith cos I am with you always.

Destination: Wembley

Manchester United have booked a place in the FA Cup final..... at the new Wembley Stadium.

The Red Devils thrashed fellow Premiership strugglers Watford 4 - 1 at Villa Park on early sunday morning (Singapore time) with goals from Wayne Rooney (2), Cristiano Ronaldo and substitute Kieran Richardson. The Hornets managed to score a goal through Hameur Bouazza.

Manchester United will meet either Blackburn Rovers or Chelsea in the FA Cup final on 19th May.

Wayne Rooney fires United ahead just seven minutes into the FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park

United keeper Edwin van der Sar needs treatment after taking a bang on the nose in a challenge from Clarke Carlisle

Hameur Bouazza levels with an acrobatic effort that goes into the net via a deflection off Gabriel Heinze

United regain the lead just two minutes later, when Cristiano Ronaldo nets from close range after good work by Rooney

Rooney scores his second from close range as Watford allow Alan Smith plenty of space to deliver the cross

Kieran Richardson scores the fourth for United as he clips the ball over Richard Lee in the 82nd minute

How To Spend your Weekend at Home......

I am probably spending too much as of lately, and pay day is still 13 days away. I am currently left with $150, and have to try to use it wisely.

Its not that I am that poor so as to scrimp and save for every cent in order to make ends meet. I can comment that I am neither poor nor rich, maybe a bit richer than my peers.

I have a rather regimental approach when its comes to spending money. I will set myself a fixed sum to spend and will try not to overspend. This approach has been instilled in me when I was young, when my parents told me that money is harder to earn and definitely easier to spend.

Sometimes, it is alright to go out and have some fun rather than to live within your means. As long as you have control of your finances, a bit of occassional overspending is fine.

Maybe I have been overspending as of lately, and will try not to go out during the next few weekends. I think you can still have fun at home.

As you might be wondering, how do I have fun at home? Its easy. Just read on and see what a pleasant weekend you probably will have.

I say, invite your friends over and have a smashing good time!

Title: The 2006 Fifa World Cup Film (The Grand Finale)
Target: Soccer fans
Rating: All age groups
Intro: Relive the World Cup 2006 again with this exciting production! This film brings you the thrills, goals and nail-biting moments from the world's greatest football tournament. Featuring interviews with football superstars, Fabio Cannavaro and Michael Ballack, never-before-seen footage both on and off the field, The Grand Finale is a must-have for any football fan!

Title: The Departed
Target: Movie buffs
Rating: For audiences aged 18 and above (Coarse language and violence)
Intro: Rookie cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) grew up in crime. That makes him the perfect mole, the man on the inside of the mob run by boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicolson). It's his job to win Costello's trust and help his detective handlers (Mark Wahlberg and Martin Sheen) bring Costello down. Meanwhile. SIU officer Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) has everyone's trust. No one suspects he's Costello mole...... . This is one searing, can't-look-away filmaking; its like staring into the eyes of a con-or a cop-with a gun.

Title: Babel
Target: Fans of the movie, Crash
Rating: For audiences aged 18 and above (Sexual scenes)
Intro: A tragic accident in Morocco sets off a chain of events that will link 4 groups of people who, divided by cultural differences and vast distances, will discover a shared destiny that ultimately connects them. Brad Pitt and Gael Garcia Bernal lead an outstanding international ensemble cast in this breakthrough film.

Title: Protege
Target: Chinese movie fans
Rating: For audiences aged 18 and above (Drug related content)
Intro: Undercover Nick spent 8 years in a heroin syndicate, working his way up from a street dealer to a mangerial post. he is in charge of handling the logistics for Jong, the biggest player in the local heroin market. nick is waiting for a chance to nab the syndicate but evidences are hard to gather as everything is kept confidential. His opportunity comes when Jong makes him his protege..... .

Title: The Host
Target: Fans of thriller
Rating: Parental guidance is required (Disturbing scnes)
Intro: Food-stall owner, Gang-du walks out to the crowded Han Riverbank, when he suddenly sees a never-before-seen "something", hanging from the Han River Bridge, and moving. The fascinated crowd around him start taking shots with their phones and digital cameras... until the "thing" climbs up onto the riverbank and begins to slash into the crowd. Gang-du has just enough time to witness the Creature snatching his daughter away and disappearing back into the river.Chaos reigns over Seoul. The Han River area is under quarantine. Gang-du receives a phone call from his daughter Hyun-seo, frightened but very much alive. Against all odds, with the help of his remaining family members, he plans to infiltrate the forbidden zone near the Han River and rescue his daughter from the clutches of the horrifying creature.

Title: Cars
Target: For fans of animation
Rating: All age groups
Intro: Quirky actor Owen Wilson voices the hot-shot, animated stock car, Lightning McQueen. On his way to another race, the arrogant McQueen ends up at Radiator Springs instead, where he finally learns the true meaning of family and friends.

Title: 1 Liter Of Tears
Target: Fans of Japanese movie
Rating: All age groups
Intro: No time to watch the drama? Fret not. This movie is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Aya who suffered from an incurable disease, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary Aya kept writing until she could no longer hold a pen. The book that later followed entitled “One Litre of Tears" has sold over 1.1 million copies in Japan alone.

Title: WWE Wrestlemania 23
Target: Fans of WWE
Rating: All age groups
Intro: Wrestlemania 23 played to a sell-out crowd on 1st April. This is the biggest event in the WWE wrestling calender wich features superstars like The Undertaker, Batista, John Cena, Shawn Michaels and et cetera. Who will emerge victorious in the end?

In the Battle of The Billionaires, WWE owner Vince Mcmahon will do battle with Donald Trump. The loser will get his head shaved bald. Trump and Mcmahon did not slug it out in the match, and is represented by Bobby Lashley and Umage respectively. With special guest referee Stone Cold Steve Austin officiating this match, expect some rather unexpected events in this match.

In the World Heavyweight Championship, Undertaker will attempt to capture the championship belt against Batista. Will the Dead Man make it 15-0 in this Wrestlemania match?

WWE Championship will feature title holder John Cena against Shawn Michaels. Will Cena defend his title successfully?

Expect 4 hours of non-stop wrestling action.