Alpha Game - Nanyang JC (23/11/08)

Scoreline - 2 - 1 ! We won !

We finally register our FIRST win since this blog started on our eighth game of the year 2008. This is a new chapter of our game history and 13 players had the privilege to be part of creating this history.

Under the leadership of vice captain Lim Yong, we lead one goal in first half through Spencer's fast break and scored another one in early stage of second half through Adrian's crossing. Opponent got back one through a free-kick, but with Casey and Bronson standing firm on our backline, we persisted and kept the shape tight till the ending whistle.

The game was play under a very wet condition but against all odds we work decisively to ensure our final victory.

Players attended the game - Adrian, Bronson, Casey, Chee Toong, Clement, Colin, Edmond, Kelvin, Lim Yong, Siew, Simon, Spencer, Wan.

Alpha Inspiration - The Banker's Son

"Dad," says the banker's son, "can you lend me two thousand dollars?"

"Two thousand dollars is a lot of money. What do you have in mind?"

"I have a sure tip on the share market."

"How much profit can we make?" asks the father cautiously.

"Four hundred dollars," replies the son eagerly. "That's two hundred dollars for each of us."

The father takes out his wallet and gives his son two hundred dollars.

"Let's consider that we have made this deal and that it has succeeded, son. You make two hundred dollars, and I save one thousand and eight hundred dollars."

During time of financial uncertainty, the banker father has come up with a solution that aims not to disappoint his son but also safeguarding his hard earn one thousand and eight hundred dollars.

Do you have any alternate idea to share with the banker father?

Alpha Humour - A Cold Winter?

The Indians asked their Chief in autumn if the winter was going to be cold or not. Not really knowing an answer, the chief replies that the winter was going to be cold and the members of the village were to collect wood to be prepared.

Being a good leader, he then went to the next phone booth and called the National Weather Service and asked, "Is this winter going to be cold?"

The man on the phone responded, "This winter is going to be quite cold indeed."

So the Chief went back to speed up his people to collect even more wood to be prepared. A week later he called the National Weather Service again, "Is it going to be a very cold winter?"

"Yes", the man replied, "it's going to be a very cold winter."

So the Chief goes back to his people and orders them to go and find every scrap of wood they can find. Two weeks later he calls the National Weather Service again: "Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?"

"Absolutely," the man replies, "the Indians are collecting wood like crazy!!!"

Alpha Game - Pasir Ris Crescent Sec (09/11/08)

Last minutes change of venue from Greenview Sec to Pasir Ris Crescent Sec might have take a toll on us as we conceded three goals without scoring any.

Opponent consists mainly of Indian, experienced and organised. Their better skill level and good team work were the contributing factors to their 3 goals win.

Our ex-keeper Andy made his rare 10 minutues appearance in the second half as right back.

Players attended the game - Andy, Alex, Bronson, Chee Toong, Chin Seng, Clement, Colin, Derreck, Desmond, Edmond, Grant, Jimmy, Kelvin, Richard, Siew, Simon, Spencer, Trevor, Wan.

Alpha Inspiration - The Boxing Champ

The heavyweight boxing champ was strolling in the park with his girlfriend when a robber accosted them. The famous fighter gave in to the thief's demand for his wallet.

Later, the girlfriend asked, "Didn't it occur to you to save the situation by going for him?"

The boxer said, "The wallet contained one thousand dollars, and on principle I never fight for under ten million."

Each of us has a ruler in our heart for measuring things we do or wouldn't do.

Not too quick to judge one another ruler based on prima facie incidents as each has his own right and reason of forming his prefer length of ruler.

However, we might need to consider that, throughout our journey of life, our ruler should not always remain stagnant and rigid, do give it some room and flexibility to expand.

"横看成岭侧成峰, 远近高低各不同, 不识庐山真面目......."

Alpha Humour - Advertising Secretary

A well-stacked young advertising secretary wore tight knit dresses that showed off her figure, especially when she walked.

Her young, aggressive boss motioned her into his office one afternoon and closed the door. Pointing to her tightly covered buttock, he asked, "Is that for sale?"

"Of course not!" she snapped angrily, blushing furiously.

Unchanged, he replied quietly, "Then, I suggest you quit advertising it."

Alpha Humour - Code of Ethics

A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. "If I lose this case, I'll be ruined." "It's in the judge's hands now," said the lawyer.

"Would it help if I sent the judge a box of cigars?" "Oh no! This judge is a stickler for ethical behavior. A stunt like that would prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in contempt of court. In fact, you shouldn't even smile at the judge."

Within the course of time, the judge rendered a decision in favour of the defendant.

As the defendant left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer, "Thanks for the tip about the cigars. It worked!"

"I'm sure we would have lost the case if you'd sent them" said the lawyer.

"But, I did send them" said the defendant.

"What? You did?" said the lawyer, incredulously.

"Yes. That's how we won the case." the defendant replied.

"I don't understand," said the lawyer.

"It's easy. I sent the cigars to the judge, but enclosed the plaintiff''s business card."