RE: Will Liverpool be Champions this 2006-2007 season?

Being a supporter of Liverpool since young, it pains to see that unachievement of the team in the premiership for last few seasons. Granted, Liverpool had been excellent in the Champions League, making the final twice in three seasons. But it is the league that is important.

Read on to see whether you agree with me on the chances of Liverpool this season.

For the last 17 years, Liverpool and its fans have been living in the shadows of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea as the trio dominate the English Premiership (EPL). Without a League title to its name for the past 17 years since 1990, this season however may prove to be different.

With the support of new owners Mr Hicks and Mr Gillett, Rafa Benitez has spent wisely over the close season by bringing strength to each of the position. Thus making sure that Liverpool would have at least 2 players to choose from for each of the position. This is important as without strength and quality in depth, the team would be suffer in competitions if injuries started cooping up. Hence with the transfer of Ferando Torres, Andriy Voronin, Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Lucas Levia, Sebastian Leto and Charles Itandje into the squad for the 2007-2008 season, Liverpool looks well prepared for the new season.

Upfront, the transfer of Torres in especially is highly anticipated by the fans as the solution to the scoring woes that plague the team for the last few seasons. Thus far, this has proven to be true as all four strikers, Torres, Kuyt, Voronin and Crouch have opening their accounts for Liverpool.

In midfield, finally Benitez has realized the impact of playing Steven Gerrard in the middle of the park and would play the Captain there. And with the additional of Benayoun, Levia, Leto and Babel in, there are many more choices or options for Benitez to choose from. This is also essential as Benitez has set out a team in a match that in his opinion is the best against the opponents.

As for defense, not much changes have been made to the first choice back four of Arbeloa-Agger-Carragher-Finnan and goalkeeper being Reina. So far this season in the league, Liverpool has only conceded 2 goals from penalties. Thus the defense seen sound as always in a Benitez's team. However only a small concern on the centre backs as if Carragher, Agger or Hypia is out, then there may be a problem as there are no other recognized centre back in the 1st team.

Back to league, another problem for Liverpool over the season is the slow start it had made in the August or September. Reviewing 2006-2007 season, if Liverpool has managed to win more games in the opening two months, then the league race would be much closer. However so far, Liverpool has made an excellent start to season, winning 3 games, drawing 1 and have a game in hand verses West Ham.

The pick of the wins is the 6-0 demolition of Derby County with Torres scoring a brace. What makes it more impressive is that both Carragher and Gerrard were out injured. With that win Liverpool is first in the league for the moment. Next up is Pompey, then Spurs.

If Liverpool can continue this rich vein in form and have no major injury problems, this could well be the year that Liverpool add the EPL title to the 18 it has previously won.

PS: Article has been published on Ezinearticles too.

Some news from the premiership where Benitez has joined the chorus of Man Utd and Chelsea in critizing the league for scheduling games post International; leaving him with less time to prepare for the upcoming clash with Pompey. Now the question is that would it really have an effect this sat?

RE: Article on Being a Sucessful Sales Person

In the past, I have always faced problems of conducting sales to people. However as I grew older, I have learnt many things. Hence the below, can be summarized as my experience which I would like to share you.

In order to be a successful sales person, it is not that difficult. By applying or following the following five key points, one can be one.

1. Direct Selling Approach

Most of the time, people would not want to hear excuses or being forwarded from department to department on their problems or concerns. What is critical to them is that they are able to have their issues, problems or concerns solved directly.

Hence this applies to selling too. Being direct and honest, would be a better way of selling instead of covering up facts which would be found out eventually. Do not beat around the bush. Selling of the core benefits of the products and services is the key point here in sales.

2. Setting Goals (or Targets)

Never forget that by setting goals or targets, one gives direction to whatever he or she would hope to achieve. This is important as then he or she would know what would be needed to be done to achieve the goal. And furthermore, the prospects of self satisfaction from achieving goals and targets are highly tempting or provide motivation to a person.

3. Sales Pitch

With experience, one would be able to analyse his or her arsenal of sales pitch where those that do work would be focused on. Hence by focusing on those sales pitch that works, the selling skills can be honed and sharpened. With each selling experience, confidence and belief in one's selling skill would be built up to the level of being able to cope with any sorts of customers.

4. Taking positive from negative

In sales, it is not always possible to conduct a sales. Be it the wrong sales pitch or unsuitability of the product or service, it should be not disheartening to the sales person. The reason is that as above under point 3, take it as a learning experience where by analysing what went wrong with the pitch or method. Thus by remembering the mistake, one should or would not make in the future.

5. Mistakes

No is prefect where he or she does not make any mistakes where starting a sales job. There is no need to dwell or linger on mistakes, but take them as learning experiences to reduce or prevent them from happening again. Slowly, the number of mistakes would be reduced or prevented.

And do not be afraid to apologize for any mistakes made. Always be prepared to make amends to them.

Lastly, always reflect on the set goals or targets and update them if necessary.

Hopefully the above can help you in overcoming your sales problems and to be on your way to be a more successful sales person.

PS: Article has also been posted on EzineArticles.com

Also read on for some business news where the Bank of England agreed to emergency funding to Northern Rock after it had fallen prey to the liquidility squeeze in the banking sector.

12th September 2007

Logbook 12-09-07 Entry

This morning, I again made my girlfriend angry by not giving in to her. Why is it all female expect males to give in? Even after giving in to her, she is still pissed at me. Really do not know why is it so hard to please her? Anyway trying to coax her now.

Another stupid mistake I keep making is writing wrongly the worded amount on cheques. It happened yesterday, and yet it happened again today. I am really not used to writing. Should really buy a reader to do it. Actually should be Must....Not sure whether any one else have this problem.

I just tried filling out a CPF contribution today, lucky I was wise enough to seek the help of the customer service office at the CPF branch. It is quite a headache to fill in, but at least with the internet, there are automated calculators on the CPF website. My only concern is that the cheques do not bounce due to my signature. Really have to do something about it also.

11th September 2007

Logbook 11-09-07 Entry

Today is the real start for the new company I am working on. The lease for the office has been signed and the work would start this week on the renovations. One of my partner would be hopefully selling the goods by end of this week, for a positive cash flow to the company.

I had just did up the a simple balance sheet for the company. The reason is to check for the cash flow issue. Only then I can know how much can be used and what should it used for.

Today we would also remember 11th Sep for the World Trade attack in US and the passing away of the founder of Body Shop.

Also I had a nice outing with my girlfriend in which we had ice-cream at parkway and dinner at Auston. Although she can be a bit difficult sometimes, but she is still the one I love with all my heart.

Now for some news where US commerate the 11th Sep Terrorist Attack

Also for the health consicous, check on what you take and what they are for as the vitamin C show below:-

RE: Lottery in Singapore and China

Oh dear me! Another exciting draw in Singapore today. The totto or lottery is now up to S$5.5 Million already, how many more new millionaires would there be today.

Now compare with China or US, the lottery is a representation of size of population. The larger the size, the higher the pay out could be if the amount is rolled to the next draw. Whom wouldn't want to be an instant millionaire overnight, but how many would succeed?

Good luck to all for tonite's draw.

Review of upcoming movie "Shoot me up"

Just looking at the internet, found the reviews for the movie, "shoot me up" are really mixed.

For those interested, this action-packed flick starring Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti, is the perfect guy movie. The film has pretty of action, violence and foul language - all of which are essential for any normal guy flick. Owens is the hero of the film and in a plot kind of reminiscent of "Children of Men," which ironically also stars Owens, he becomes responsible for the life of a newborn after his mother is killed. Hence the need for the lactating prostitute.

Here are some of the review

1. Carla Meyer of McClatchy Newspapers, really hates "Shoot 'Em Up," calling it "overly stylized, ultraviolent and highly distasteful." Read more below.

2. Next up is Ms Connie Ogle of McClatchy Newspapers. Her comments are that the film was "frenetic" and "completely ludicrous."

3. While Colin Covert of the Star Tribune calls it "deliriously tasteless" and "shamelessly entertaining." Is it a coincidence that he's a guy?

So, guys make your own judgement on it. Catch it to see for yourself.

7th September 2007 Entry

Logbook Entry 07-09-07

What a surprise I got yesterday, My girlfriend still bought a learning guide to cantonese for me. The reason is that she wishes that I can learn cantonese to communicate with her friends and family. So it back to the books for me.

Interestingly is my procounication of wordings, seen to be so funny when you do not know how to say it. Anyway My girlfriend and myself got a good laugh from it.

Furthermore we bought a Canon ixus for S$469 with 2 2GB memory cards, camera bag and extra battery. So now, I am thinking of taking some shots and placing it on this blog for all to share. Anyway for those interested, they can still get it at Ang Mo Kio Hub, the promotion would end tomorrow.

You would be asking, am I getting a cut for promoting the above? No lah, just wants to promote a good deal to me for all to share.

As for my business opportunities, it is taking off at last. At one hand, It seen to be like I am a boss, but in reality, would be working for the investor. Wish my luck, guys.

And also for some news now, finally a breakthrough with the North Korean on the nuclear issue.