Andres Iniesta was the hero of the Spanish victory with the single goal to the Dutch goal in the second half extra-time.

Spain also successfully mated after the title two years ago won the European Cup trophy by beating Germany in the final game.

While the Dutch had to go back satisfied for the third time must be a runner up in World Cup football festival. Previously they also became runner up in 1978 and 1974.
The road game

Spain has opened an opportunity in the fifth minute header by Sergio Ramos. However, in the first test, managed to secure goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg well.

David Villa to test his luck in minute 12. Kick the ball just wide of the goalpost.

Howard Webb is also not behind to show its action by issuing five yellow cards over a period of 13 minutes to five different players.

In minute 34, Iker Casillas misjudged the ball coming of fair play that kicked Gregory Van Der Wiel. Bouncing ball into the penalty box and failed in the block. Fortunately thin ball wide from the goal.

Three minutes later, Joris Mathijsen throw ripe opportunity he got for failing to kick a ball that passed slowly with your left leg. Though he had been in a position not in the penalty box stinks in Spain.

Entering the first-half injury time, Arjen Robben had the opportunity over the left foot kick. But the ball that led to the pile near the goal Spain had secured properly by the team captain Iker Casillas.

In the second half, who failed to turn Joan Capdevilla swept the ball when in the Netherlands in the penalty box was not in a position to follow. The momentum that happens when the match just three minutes walk.

Dutch ripe opportunity to get in 62 minutes. Through quick counterattack, Robben escaped from an offside trap and met one on one with Casillas. However, managed to kick the ball blocked Spain’s number one goalkeeper with his feet. Persist even score 0-0.

In the 69th minute, David Villa had a chance to bring his team the lead if it can be more quiet in the off-kick towards goal that was not in a position to follow in

Entering the 77th minute, Sergio Ramos Xavi corner welcomed the soccer ball with his head and in a condition not in the guard. However, the ball head is still thin across the header above the crossbar Stekelenburg.

Robben again have the opportunity to bring his team the lead through 83 minutes of action on the individual. But Casillas managed to read the motion and stole the ball from Robben.

Both teams continued to press in the rest of the game. But until the end of normal time, the score remained 0-0. The game was resumed to an additional half time.

At the beginning of the first extra period, Stekelenburg doing rescue important to dispel Cesc Fabregas kicks into the second half. The Dutch responded by heading Mathijsen are still thin on the top crossbar Casillas.

At 100 minutes, Jesus Navas to try his luck with a kick off from inside the penalty box. But the ball successfully blocked Van Bronckhorst who makes the ball wide of the goalpost. Dutch veteran defender to intercept it before also important to dispel spurn Iniesta. Fabregas also still kick wide of the goalpost.

In the second half of the extra period, the Dutch lost one of his players, John Heitinga, because the accumulation of two yellow cards. Dutch defender Iniesta ahead of breaking into their penalty box. Prizes were awarded a free kick to Spain, but failed to be maximized Xavi advanced as executor.

At 116 minutes, Spain could finally broke the deadlock. Iniesta scored by kicking the severity of the penalty box, after receiving the ball from Xavi Sodoran.

Inevitably these goals was met with rousing Spanish stronghold. All players on the bench and was chasing Iniesta celebrates his goal on the sidelines.

The Netherlands has approximately four minutes trying to catch them. However, until the end of the game, the score remained 1-0 for the victory of Spain survived. SPAIN 2010 WORLD WOULD BE A Champion.

The composition of Players:
Netherlands: Stekelenburg, Van Bronckhorst (Braafheid 105), Mathijsen, Heitinga, Van der Wiel, De Jong (Van der Vaart 99), Van Bommel, Dirk Kuyt (Elia 71), Sneijder, Robben, Van Persie

Spain: Casillas, Capdevilla, Puyol, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso (Fabregas 87), Busquets, Pedro (Navas 60), Xavi, Iniesta, Villa (Torres 106)

Results of the German picked exactly the same as their successful record in the World Cup in 2006, when they hosted. The victory was also a proof of the truth of Paul’s prophecy Octopus some time ago.

While Uruguay had to be satisfied with the results as the fourth best team in this tournament. Even so, they should be proud with this result considering Uruguay took part in this tournament as a team is not winning.

The road game

Germany is down with some reserve players under pressure from Diego Forlan on the early minutes. In the third minute free-kick had threatened, if only widened from goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt.

At nine minutes, Arne Friedrich was almost makes Germany the lead if it is not about the header with just the ball wide. The ball rebounds sontekan Thomas Muller also were driven back row Uruguay.
Germany was finally able to kick the ball ahead when Bastian Schweinsteiger distance could only be blocked Fernando Muslera, and the ball rebounds into the netting Uruguay dilesakkan success through sontekan Muller. 1-0 to Germany where the game has just entered the 18th minute.

But the German advantage did not last long. Nine minutes later, through the quick counterattack, Luis Suarez handed the ball to Edinson Cavani for later incorporation into the German goalkeeper Jorg Butt without being able to be stopped and Per Mertesacker.

In minute 41, Uruguay almost reverse excellence. Luis Suarez who have the opportunity to score, but failed dimaksimalkannya because the kick of the ball in the penalty box extends from the German goalkeeper.

Entering the second half, the match which was held in the rain it got hotter. Both teams continued to show an attacking game. Butt was forced to perform a rescue is important to dispel two kicks Cavani and Suarez.

New in 50 minutes Butt was forced to take the ball from the goalkeeper. Section, Diego Forlan volley, welcomes cross Arevalo, menghujam rushed to post.

Germany reacted immediately. Result, the goal in minute 55 replies created by Marcell Jansen’s header that welcomes Jerome Boateng cross.

Germany is looking for victory in normal time kept applying pressure. But Uruguay managed to close ranks to confront opponents pressure. Uruguay itself relying on counterattacks and almost back through superior long-distance kicks Luis Suarez who successfully blocked Butt.

Germany finally got back the lead when the match entered the final ten minutes of normal time. Sami Khedira who is leading Germany 3-2 lead with a header with just, maximizing the heat in front of goal Muslera.

Enter a period of injury time, Stefan Kiessling fail to maximize the chance that he gets matured after sontekan welcomes feedback left foot flat Mesut Ozil fly far above the ruler. And she was all alone in the penalty box Uruguay.

Uruguay had the opportunity last through the end of a free kick in injury time. But only about the kick Forlan crossbar. Uruguay had to settle for fourth best team, losing to Germany for grabbing third place in the World Cup in 2010.

Not because the plane could not land, but about the reason for the closure – ie, the appearance UFOs (Unidentified Flying Object) at around 21:00 local time.

An anonymous source told the China Daily said the authorities has unraveled the mystery of the UFO sightings, after conducting a series of investigations.

However, the results of that investigation will not be announced to the public. The data is still confidential, because it has something to do with military interests. Official explanation from the government according to the information will be given this Friday.
After the closure of the airport, flights diverted to other cities, namely Ningbo in Zhejiang Province and Wuxi in Jiangsu Province.

An airport staff admitted to not know exactly how many flights are diverted because of these UFOs.

At that time, although an unknown object disappeared from China’s military radar, but flights continued to be delayed until four hours later.

A bus driver, Yu told Xinhua on Wednesday night said he saw the luminous object in the sky.

“It suddenly dashed towards the west, such as running away to something,” he said, as in loading pages News.com.au.

Meanwhile, the local meteorological agency tried to calm the people who panicked at the appearance of luminous object Wednesday night. Meteorological agency said, people see is the light of ordinary aircraft.

An early goal from Robinho had put Brazil in command, but in the second half the Dutch drew level when Wesley Sneijder’s cross was deflected into his own net by Felipe Melo.

Inter Milan’s Sneijder then headed his team ahead in the 68th minute after Arjen Robben’s corner had been cleverly flicked on by Dirk Kuyt.  A miserable afternoon for Melo was completed when he was sent off for stamping on Robben.  The Dutch will play either Uruguay or Ghana in the semifinals, but for Brazil and coach Dunga it is a bitter defeat.

“We are all responsible for this situation but I have the greatest responsibility,” he told AFP.  The inspirational Sneijder was surprised to score the winner with a rare headed goal.

“This was my first header here, I don’t think it will happen again, but it was great,” he told AFP.

“The ball slipped on my bald head and went into the net, a great feeling.”

The 26-year-old added: “If you can eliminate Brazil, one of the best teams in this championship the first feeling is relief, we always believed in it.”

A Dutch victory had looked unlikely as the five-time World Cup champions took charge from the start.

Melo found Robinho with a precise pass through a static Dutch defense and he made no mistake as he swept his shot past Maarten Stekelenburg in the 10th minute.

Further chances fell to the Brazilians as Dani Alves set up defender Juan who blazed his volley over.

The best move of the match involving Robinho and Lus Fabiano saw Kaka draw a brilliant save from Stekelenburg, while right back Maicon shot into the side netting on the run as half-time approached.

There seemed no way back for the Dutch, but a 53rd minute aberration from Brazil keeper Julio Cesar turned the tide of the match.

He totally missed Sneijder’s left-footed cross from the right and the unfortunate Melo saw it brush his body before finding its way into the net.

More poor defending allowed Sneijder to give the Dutch the lead and when Melo was deservedly shown red it was the end of the line for the South American champions.

Only a strong run and shot by Kaka which was deflected away offered them much hope and they might have fallen further behind to Dutch counter attacks.

Source : CNN

Steve Jobs responded to a query about the problem from one owner by saying: “Just avoid holding it in that way.”

The official advice is to “avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band”.

Alternatively, said Apple, customers could buy a case to shield the antenna.

The iPhone 4 went on sale on 24 June, with hundreds of people queuing outside Apple’s flagship store in central London for the launch.

Many new owners reported that signal strength dropped when the phone was held.

In a statement, Apple said: “Gripping any mobile phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas.”

Steve Jobs issued his response in a message responding to an e-mail from the Ars Technica news site. Mr Jobs wrote that “All phones have sensitive areas”.

The problem is thought to be particularly acute for left-handed owners who naturally touch the phone in the sensitive area.

The casing of Apple’s latest phone is made of stainless steel, which also serves as its antenna.

Apple sells a rubber “bumper” that shields the sensitive area as do many other firms.

Richard Warner, one of the first to buy an iPhone 4, contacted BBC News, saying that he thought the phone was “useless in its current state”.

“Apple have created a phone that has an antenna on the bottom left-hand side of the phone.”

“This means that when you hold it in your left hand, the signal bars slowly fade until there is no signal,” he wrote.

‘Complaints’

A number of videos have been posted on video sharing site YouTube complaining about the reception issue.

One video had an American user running a speed test, with hands on and hands free.

In it, the user ‘awington’ says that, while holding the phone “it won’t even run the test when I am holding the phone… once I let go, it makes a connection and runs the test.

“Hold it a second time, and the upload test will not start.”

Social networking site Twitter was full of chatter, with numerous tweets on the reception problems.

The issue might stem from the way the integrated antenna is constructed. One section provides mobile reception, while another is for wi-fi.

Some users have speculated that touching the bottom of the phone bridges this gap, affecting signal strength.

When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 at Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, he described the integrated antenna as “really cool engineering”.

Source : BBC by Rory Cellan Jones

In this game, both German and English are not too meaningful change. Germany coach Joachim Loew back down Miroslav Klose who previously absent, due to red cards in the allowance for the Group D against the Serbs.

Meanwhile, England coach Fabio Capello’s squad for the reduction in permanent trust when defeating Slovenia.

New games running four minutes, goalkeeper David James had to work hard to get opportunities that confront Mesut Ozil. After beat Ashley Cole, the young German players are releasing volley on goal but the veteran goalkeeper could be intercepted.

German dependence on Klose started to appear when the striker was brought first German winner at minute 21. After winning a duel against John Terry, Klose put the ball into the goalkeeper James.

At minute 32, the German double advantage through Lukas Podolski. Starting from penetration by Thomas Muller, midfielders Podolksi This gives the bait to free-standing, so easily fired a shot into the goalkeeper James.
Make the British left behind two goals to give the response. Interval of five minutes later, the trust given Capello is paid off Matthew Upson. England midfielder minimize header with just dropping by after receiving feedback from Steven Gerrard.

England actually able to find an equalizer. But the origin of Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda issued a controversial decision to kick the ball does not endorse Frank Lampard in the 39th minute that hit the crossbar. In a clear impression the ball had gone into the goal.

Until the first half ended, Germany still maintains the advantage 2-1.

In the second half, England tempor attacks increase to catch up. In addition to the impression in a hurry in making a final resolution, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had gained the opportunity to confront the British.

However, sporadic attacks launched by the Three Lions should be paid handsomely. Through a counterattack, the German added two goals within three minutes to widen the benefits.

Germany started the third goal from a free kick which hit the UK posse Panzer team. Kick the ball directly into the front of the welcome Bastian Schweinsteiger. German midfielder dribbled down to the front of the penalty box, and give feedback to Muller for in firing James to goal.

The fourth goal Germany also is not much different. Starting from a counterattack, Ozil able to win the sprint, with Gareth Barry’s penalty on the right sector, the British defense. Ozil then provide direct feedback to Muller who directed a kick off to the England goalkeeper.

England still kept trying to keep pace with three goals to give a chance to force extra-time the match is terminated through. In the 80th minute, Gerrard kicks Neuer still be dammed.

Various efforts are being made England, but his discipline in the face of German defenses British attack makes the game must end with the score 4-1.

They may have handed in their badges and collected their pensions years ago, but Lane, Standing and Halford are back for a fourth series, still working at the London Metropolitan Police as civilians investigating unsolved crimes as part of boss Pullman’s team, Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS). Led by Pullman, who spends half her time trying to reign them in, the three men investigate an array of challenging and disturbing crimes.

You’d have to be very brave to tell this motley crew they are too old to chase criminals. Whatever they lack in agility, they more than make up for in their years of experience. Out of touch with modern policing, Jack, Brian and Gerry thrive on bending and even breaking the rules to get a result; something which certainly annoys Pullman. The question is: will Pullman stop them or join them in doing just about anything to get to the truth?

Amongst the many cases the team have to deal with in the fourth series, they head to the big top to investigate the murder of a circus owner and ringmaster, and look into the case of a rich old lady who loved her cats more than her relatives, leaving the cats all her money in her will.

Episode 1 – Casualty

Hell-bent on avenging his wife’s death, Jack Halford is prepared to risk everything to kill the man responsible, Ricky Hanson. As Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman becomes aware of the dangerous situation Halford has put himself in, she has to act fast to prevent him confronting his nemesis, resulting in a crash that jeopardises the future of the entire team. With Gerry Standing, Brian Lane and Halford hospitalised, Pullman is forced to accept temporary help at UCOS from the super efficient DCI Karen Hardwick, a woman who irritates Pullman on every level.

It was called off for the day due to bad light at 59 games all in the fifth and deciding set after 10 hours of action on Court 18 at the All England Club.

During the marathon fifth set, the pair surpassed the previous record of six hours and 33 minutes set at the 2004 French Open, when Fabrice Santoro beat fellow Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-4 6-3 6-7 3-6 16-14.

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The duration of the fifth set alone, currently standing at seven hours and six minutes, beat the previous record.

The giant Isner has also set a world record for aces in a match, sending down 98 with Mahut notching up 95.

“Nothing like this will ever happen again, ever,” said a visibly shattered Isner.

“I don’t know what to say.”

Isner had match point at 59-58, but Mahut saved it with an ace and went on to level again.

Match officials then called the game off at 9:10 pm local time although Isner wanted to play on.

Mahut, who had appeared the less tired, said: “We played for too long, I don’t know how many hours we played.”

The second round match had been stopped the previous night due to bad light and had still not been finished 24 hours later.

It was watched by a crowd of less than 800 on the outside court, but as news spread of the incredible final set, fans and players gathered around to attempt to catch a glimpse of one of the most remarkable matches in sporting history.

Defending champion Roger Federer summed it up:

“This is beyond anything I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely amazing,” he told gathered reporters.

“I have almost no words anymore watching this.

“I don’t know how their bodies must be feeling. This is incredible tennis. Someone has to lose but in this match both will be winners.”

Tournament officials will have a headache on Thursday as both men are due to begin their third round matches, if they can be eventually separated after their epic encounter which has so far stretched for 163 games.

Source : CNN

Striker Jermain Defoe’s first-half goal gave England the win but they finished second in Group C behind the United States and now face Germany on Sunday.

“This is what I wanted to see – the spirit and to see them fight together,” said Capello.

“We’ll now go forward. Their minds are free and they can play without fear.”

The 64-year-old Italian added that he was happy he had “rediscovered the team he knew from qualification”.

Captain Steven Gerrard, who played predominantly on the left, had been confident England would get the required result, despite being under immense pressure.

“We showed passion, fight and team spirit – we’re delighted to go through,” stated the Liverpool midfielder.

“We’ve done it before when our backs have been against the wall but we need to do it all the time.

“We need to find consistency, especially in the knockout stages. If we perform like we did against Algeria then we won’t get another chance.”

Gerrard also backed Wayne Rooney to rediscover his form after the Manchester United striker was substituted for Joe Cole in the second half.

Rooney, 24, has yet to score at the finals in South Africa, although he went close when his shot was tipped on to the post by keeper Samir Handanovic.

Capello later revealed that the striker was brought off because his ankle was “not so good” but Rooney is expected to be fit for the game against Germany in Bloemfontein. “Wayne’s had criticism but today he worked his socks off and I know goals are around the corner for him,” added Gerrard.

The 30-year-old midfielder also called on his fellow players to “listen to Capello” during the remainder of their campaign.

His comments follow reports of a meeting between the players and management to discuss why the team had underperformed against the US and Algeria.

“We need to listen to the manager because his ideas are spot on,” he stated.

“The mood is 110% better than it was a few days ago. We go again on Sunday and we don’t care who we play. It’s all about us now. If we turn up and play close to our potential then we’re a match for anyone.”

Defender Matthew Upson, who came in for the suspended Jamie Carragher and made several key interventions, concurred with Capello and Gerrard that the win had everything to do with the players’ spirit.

“The key to winning – forget everything about tactics, it’s about you as a human being, it’s about what you are willing to commit and we did that really well,” said Upson.

Goalscorer Jermain Defoe said it was a dream come true for him to score the winning goal.

The Tottenham striker pounced in the 22nd minute to convert James Milner’s cross from the right.

“I’m lost for words – what a moment,” enthused Defoe. “You dream about this as a young lad. I was focused but we won the game, which was the important thing.

“It was a must-win game, a cup final. The lads were fired up and to get the goal early was great.

“The support was brilliant – it has been difficult for them recently.”

And looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, substitute Joe Cole senses England will only get better and could even win the World Cup.

“I believe we can do it – I’ve felt if from six months ago,” said Cole. “I just believe if everyone in the country thinks the same and if the players do their job, the World Cup starts here.”

Source : BBC

Since early June, videos allegedly showing the pop singer Nazril Irham, popularly known as Ariel, having sex with his actress girlfriend, Luna Maya, and a married television presenter, Cut Tari, have spread rapidly across the country via social networking sites, cellphones and pirated DVDs.

Like celebrity sex scandals anywhere, the case has prompted plenty of head-shaking. But this being Indonesia, where laws old and new criminalize acts deemed immoral, those involved in the scandal could suffer more than just embarrassment.

The police have so far questioned at least two celebrities about the videos, and news reports have said that investigators are on the trail of people suspected of distributing the clips online.
The chief detective of the national police, Gen. Ito Sumardi, said the authorities probably would use a controversial 2008 anti-pornography law to charge those responsible for distributing the videos. The law was passed at the urging of Islamic parties, against the resistance of some secularists and religious minorities. It includes heavy penalties for those who download or produce pornography — which critics say is defined so broadly that it could effectively criminalize many of Indonesia’s diverse non-Islamic cultures.

General Sumardi said the celebrities could also be charged if it could be shown that they produced the videos for the consumption of others.

“It depends on whether the clips were stolen, if the laptop was stolen,” General Sumardi said. “We’ll know after questioning if it was really stolen, when and where. We have to check their alibis.” He added that the police could also arrest those involved with the videos under a separate information technology law.

The sex scandal has opened a debate in Indonesia between defenders of free speech and social conservatives who see the situation as a reason for further moral regulation.

“The spread of this video is very worrying, especially if the government or the information minister try to use it to implement a ministerial regulation on new media content,” said the chairman of the Alliance of Independent Journalists, Nezar Patria. “It’s kind of a test, not only of how far the anti-pornography law can be used, but also a test of how the instruments of the government respond to content that wasn’t around five years ago.”

The newspapers initially gave the videos front-page coverage, and news channels broadcast extracts of the clips until they were rebuked by the national broadcasting commission. Articles have carried reports that around 30 videos of Mr. Irham with dozens of women have yet to be released.

Discussion of the scandal, dubbed Peterporn after Mr. Irham’s band, Peterpan, briefly became the most popular topic worldwide last week on the social networking site Twitter.

In response, the police have raided Internet cafes and schools have searched students’ cellphones.

Advertisers have deserted the celebrities allegedly involved in the scandal, despite their denials. Both Mr. Irham and Ms. Maya, who interviewed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during her visit to Jakarta last year, have seen their advertisements for the soap brand Lux removed.

Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring, a member of the Islamic Prosperous Justice Party that pushed the 2008 anti-pornography law through Parliament, said the scandal was a good reason to revive plans that were floated this year to censor the Internet. The ideas were shelved after public objections and the lukewarm response of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

“Indonesia is still free, but in the future we will try to minimize the amount of access to pornographic sites,” Mr. Sembiring said, adding that any filter would also block blasphemy, gambling, violence and online fraud.

“I think today the people understand about the usefulness of that regulation,” he said.

“We need to make the same regulation as Australia, the same as Singapore, but not like China, I think.”

Mr. Sembiring said that it was unlikely anyone would be charged under the anti-pornography law for the videos, but that those involved in one video could be charged under provisions in the criminal code banning adultery.

Despite the tough talk from conservatives, the videos remain freely available. For social liberals, they reflect Indonesians’ attitudes toward religion and sexuality — evident in traditional customs, often-racy popular culture and a thriving commercial sex industry.

“We try to close our eyes that it doesn’t exist in Indonesia, but it does exist in Indonesia,” said Julia Perez, a model, actress and singer famous in the country for skimpy outfits and sexually suggestive lyrics.

“We cover it with religion, we cover it with culture, but we have to open our eyes, us Indonesian people, that there exist people like that who  love sex — sex is normal, sex is like what you need.”

Source : Newyork Times by AUBREY BELFORD