Terror At The Finish Line

The annual Boston Marathon is celebrated on the third Monday of April which is the Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts. The marathon is known to be the world’s oldest running annual marathon and according to Wikipedia, it ranks as one of the world’s best known road racing events and also one of the six World Marathon Majors.

News reports say that the race started with a 26 seconds of silence to honor the victims of the San Hook Elementary School shooting. Many are ecstatic to participate in the annual marathon including spectators themselves but the 117th edition of the mass participation Boston Marathon was marred by bomb explosions just several meters from the finish line. There were at least two explosions that happened only seconds apart which leaves three people dead and more than 150 wounded or injured.

The bombing in Boston Marathon which is usually a family event and gathering unexpectedly turns into a bloody scene of destruction as human flesh and bloods are scattered around the twin bomb explosions that eventually became a terror at the finish line. Reports said, at least 3 people were killed including an eight year old boy who is cheering for his father who joined the marathon. More to it that his younger sister was severely injured with leg injuries and his mother was treated with head injuries related to the explosions.

The Boston Marathon Bombings, I would say, is a senseless act of terrorism and cowardice as it involved the loss of life of an innocent child and several clueless children got injured. And no matter how big, how deep and serious that resentment may be, it is not just justifiable when you recklessly involve the life of the innocent little angels.

NB: This has been posted in two of my blogs and in the one owned by my wife. The image is from wikimedia commons.

Fighting for Freedom

I just want to re-post a video from an old post that I made almost two years ago. It is not only about the music and the rhythm of it but most especially the strong words that was used in the lyrics in order to at least feel what freedom is yet it wasn't that simple to bring peace. And how I wish there's another way that we don't have to fight for it and much worse to die from oppression just to have what we called FREEDOM...!

Listen to the music and enjoy your freedom while you still have one.

Real Madrid Face Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey Finals

I think until now some are still talking (including this post) and can’t still believe how Barca were dumped out of Copa del Rey (1-3) in a stunning fashion. Much more that it came from their arch rivals Real Madrid knowing that they (Barcelona) are at the top of La Liga standings with a massive 16 points lead from Real. It was the first time since 2008 that the Catalans have been well beaten with such gap in a very important match and that ended their hope for another treble title this season.

Adding to their agonizing defeat is the fact that they’re going to dig deeper in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with AC Milan on 12 March after their stunning 2-0 loss at San Siro. Barcelona should score at least three goals and blank the Rossoneri in order for them to go through the last eight. 

With a very organized counterattacking tactics and disciplined defensive walls, Real Madrid have neutralized Barca’s “Tiki-taka” style of play and have closed down the passing lane that leads to Messi’s uneventful night. After scoring two goals, Ruin-naldo has become a nemesis for the Catalans as his goals have directly contributed in losing titles in the past three seasons. And it is now official and confirmed that Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid in the finals on 18 May.

NB: Image from cristianoronaldofan.net.